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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
B ENTRIES ARE
 READY FOR TRIALS
Continental Field Trials Club Events Will Begin at Haynesville
 Today

Montgomery December 10.-With B en- tries, the all-age stake of the Continental Field Trials club will be held Tuesday morning at Haynesville, near here, where the annual field trials of the club are be- ing keld this year. A small gallery fol- loweGethe dogs today, when the members stake drew 10 entries, and although the temperature was around freezing, the bracing air put energy in the dogs and beautiful race was run.
 Milder weather is predicted for tomor- TOW and the all-age stake will no doubt be as pretty as any field trial race that has been seen in the south. Some of the most noted dogs are entered in this race that are known in field trials and with ideal weather conditions it should be an idea race. Desoto Frank is entered in the fourth race tomorrow with the winner of the all-age stake at Waynesboro, Ga, last week and unless signs fail he will be well up in the run ming when the final summing up is made by the judges.
 The members stake, run today. had 10 entries and was won by Upton Fannie. Montgomery Girl was second and Two Sister Daughter was third. Upton Fan nie is owned by Russell Perkins of Pom feet Conn.,; Montgomery Girl by F, T. Bedford of New York, and Two Sister Daughter by Louie Lee Haggin of Lex ington, Ky
 In the races today the judges were: J. 6. Wall of Jacksonville, Els, and R. J., Goode, Jr., of Gastonburg, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
GETS REVENGE FOR
 LITTLE BABY GIRL
Story is Told How One Man Saved Whole Brigade
 at Cambrai

British Army in France, December 10.-(By the Associated Press.)- staff captain is mentioned in the or ders of the day issued by the general commanding certain British division on the Cambrai front as follows: By his heroic conduct he saved the whole brigade, If not the division"
 This little note hides the story of the remarkable bravery displayed by this captain under the stimulus of hatred aroused by the crippling of his baby girl by German air raid on England.
 During the German attack near Masnieres on November 30, single handed and armed only with heavy stick. he attacked and killed or dis persed group of Germans who were in possession of an ammunition dump near his headquarters south of Mar coing He then collected a small and heterogeneous force and pushed on to Les Rue Vertes, where, in desperate hand tohand fighting he effectually cleared the place of Germans. He him self, armed with two revolvers, shot oown eight German machine gunners and held the position until relief ar rived. Other thrilling incidents are told of British commanders in des- perate situations going personally among the men in tlfe front lines to cheer them. In one case colonel, al- ready blinded, was led among his men by an orderly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
MEN GO
 TO JACKSONVILLE

Little Rock, December 10.-(Special) In the detail of 75 second lieutenants of the Eighty seventh division, who have been transferred to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville Fla, for intensive training, are Lieuts Marion H. Porch heimer of Mobile and Frank Whaley of Troy. These officers were among the first to report to Camp Pike for duty, and While they have been undergoing a training course in the camp quartermas- ters office. more detailed instruction was desired. The transfer is temporary for purpose of instruction only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
RED TRIANGLE CLUBS WILL BE FORMED IN
 EVERY CITY AND TOWN
Larger Plans to Extend Work of Ma
 ti0nal War Work Council

New York, December to-Plans cali ing for the organization Of ''red tri- angie clubs" in every city, town and village in the United States were pre- sented at a meeting of the national war work council of the Young Mems Christian association here today. They will be formed of the fathers. moth CTS and friends of the men in the army and navy and their object will be to back up the labors of the war work council in helping to keep the home fires burning
 Larger plans to extend the work of the national war work council to the 5,000,0 900 of the French army also were set in motion. It was decided to in- crease the number of centers for work among the French troops from 300 to 1900. This increase was requested by both the civil and military leaders of France, it was stated, and was made possible by the oversubscription to the $S5, 5,000,000 fund raised recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
NEGRO ENGINEER
 REGIMENT FORMED

Washington, December 10-To se- cure desirable men for the engineers corps. the war department announced today that voluntary enlistment would be accepted for the negro engineer regiment being formed at Chillicothe O., as one of the four regiments Of the Ninety-second division, which is to be composed almost entirely of ne- groes.
 Surveyors, draftsmen. photographers lithographers, carpenters blacksmiths steam engineers, smasons, miners, elec- tricians, riggers, machinists and other skilled men are wanted, and the de- partment hopes to attract many grad uates of the negro educational inst1- tutions. Negroes subjecs to the draft but not called, as well as volunteers not subject to draft. will be enrolled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
YOUNG OFFICER CONVICTED
Lieutenant Ferguson at Camp Gordon
 Must Serve Term

Atlanta, December 10--Second Lieut.. C.. w. Ferguson has been sentenced to one year and one day at har6 labor in Fort Leavenworth federal prison, follow ing conviction at Camp Gordon by court martial on charges 'unbecomng an of- ficer and a gentleman" it was announced at the camp today. Ferguson's home was not given In addition to the prison sen tence, Lieutenant Ferguson will be stripped of his rank and dismissed from the service. The sentence, the first inn posed upon an officer of Camp Gordon, has passed before reviewing officer and will go into effect immediately.
 The trial of Ferguson followed an in vestigation by military authorities into his manner of living, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Bakers Make Standard Loaf

Washington. December 10.--Bakers to- day began making a standardized loaf of bread under regulations prescribed by the food administration The new loaf contains a minimum of fats and can be sold, according to food administration officials. at 2 cents a pound. No price, however. has been set. Licenses are re- auired for all bakers using more than 10 barrels of flour month and for ho- tels and clubs using that much flour when they make their own bread.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
DIRECTORS ACCEPT
 RESIGNATION OF DIR.
 J. ERNST KUNWALD
Action Follows Arrest of Orchestra Leader on Charge of Being An
 Alien Enemy

Cincinnati, December 10.-Resigna- tion of pr. J. Ernst Kunwald IS di- rector of the Cincinnati Symphony or chestra was accepted by the board of directors today. At the same time it was announced that Walter Henry Rothwen will arrive here Wednesday to conduct the concerts Friday and Saturday as guest conductor.
 Dr. Kunwald said tonight he Will remain in this city for the present
 It was reported here that the arrest of Dr. Kunwald on Saturday on the charge of being an alien enemy was done under the authority of the Unl- ted States Attorney General but it was without specific knowledge of the Attorney General it being handled with. others by a subordinate official of the department of justice. He later was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
SERGEANT POSES
 AS OFFICER AND
 MARR|ES THE GIRL
Warren c. Gray Arrested in New York With Atlanta
 Bride of Few Days

Washington, December 10-Warren c. Grey, a sergeant in the United states army, who is alleged to have pose as "Lieut. William Alwyn Jen nings," and to have married young woman prominent in social circles ih Atlanta, was arrested when he arrived here today with his bride on Clyde line steamship. Agents of the depart ment of justice who made the arrest said Grey was wanted in Atlanta on charge of having passed worthless checks amounting to $500. Grey was held in $5000 bail pending removal to Atlanta after a hearing before a United States commissioner.
 It is said tht Sergeant Grey obtained leave of absence from d training camp in Alabama and that in Atlanta he rep resented himself as a son of James k Jennings, vice president of the Bethle- hem Steel corporation. and a s nephew of William Jennings Bryan. "Lieuten- ant Jennings" gained quick access to Atlanta's society, the federal agents said, and after a brief courtship was married in All Souls church there.
 Atlanta, December 10.-Sergeant W. c, Grey, who was arrested in New fork to- day and who is said to have assumed in Atlanta the name of Lieut. William A. Jennings was married here on Decem- Der 1 at All Saints church to Miss Reba Wilkins. The marriage was a runaway affair according to the girls parents following an acquaintance of barely a week, she having been engaged to mar ry another man 4on December 27 Rela- tives of the gMl said tonight that she would retur14o Atlanta and immediately sue for Fivorce.
 Before Entering the army according to officersA here, Grey hailed from East Or ange, IN. J. Besides the swindling charges pending against him in Atlanta, heFais wanted by a bank in Anniston Ala, it is said, for passing bogus check flor $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
VARIOUS USAGES OF A|RPLANES AZ TER WAR DESCRIBED
Carry Freight, Locate Yes sels in Distress and the Destroying of Derelict
 Vessels

Washington. December 10.-Mail and freight carrying, the locating of vessels in distress at sea, the destroying of derelict vessels menacing navigation and the mapping of the United States ares ome of the duties to which the government proposes to put airplanes after the war.
 Dr. W. F. Durand, chairman of the na- tional advisory committee, in a state ment tonight, spoke of planes of the. civil transport committee said the future of aviation is of vital importance because upon it depends "the possibility of sal vaging the present investment In aviation expressed in terms of human energy, skilled workmen, trained aviators, time and capital.
 The first and more obvious use of air planes in the future lies in the delivery of mails. Already Congress has appropriated s100,0OO for the initial steps in aerial mail delivery. Plans must be laid for the specific routes. the airdromes, quar- ters, personnel, etc Abroad both France and Italy have developed aerial mail ser vice in a preliminary way to great ad- vantage.
 Tn addition extensive plans ars al- ready under way for coast guarding by airplanes and mapping the whole United States from the air. Vessels in distress at sea can be located and derelicts de- stroyed more easily through the air than through heavy sea. The 10 coast guard air stations recently authorized by Con- gress are undoubtedly being planned as soon as men and planes are available.
 These are some of the problems re- quiring early consideration. It should be understood that this work has no direct relation with the present overwhelming war emergency except as indirectly it may show the air service to be a perlna- . nent career for the man entering it and permanent investment for the nation SlInnnrtinp if :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Four Die of Pneumonia

Alexandria, La, December 10.--Four soldiers at Camp Beauregard died of pneumonia and measles during the AS hours ending at noon today, according to an announcement made at the base hospital tonight. Hospital records show T9 have died at the camp from measles, pneumonia and meningitis since November IT. The privates whose deaths were reported tonight were Homer Hon, Centerville, Ark; Robert E. Lawson, Company D, 156th infan- try; Eldon Bowamon and Otho Stokes, both of Company A. 154th infantry The address of Hon was the only one given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
For Doctors and Dentists

Naval Station, New Orleans, La, De- cember 10.-(Special) )-Physician and dentists of draft age given final oppor- tunity to enroll in the naval reserve force. On December 15 the selective draft will obligate practically all members of thu medical and dental profession for army service. The commandant of the naval station, New Orleans, has been author ized to enroll applicants in the grade of assistant surgeon, assistant dentists surgeon, United States naval reserve force, up to including noon, December 15. Applicants should apply for further in formation to V. s. Nelson. commandant. naval station, New Orleans. If appli- cant lives at a distance from New Or leans it is suggested that he communi- cate by telegraph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
DERNSTORFF'S SON
 MARR|ES AMERICAN
Father of Girl Says He Will Welcome Them "When the
 War is Over'

Berlin, Saturday. December s-(Via London, December 1O.)-The marriage here today of Count Christian Gunther Won Bernstorff, son of the former ann bassador to the United States. and Mrs. Marguerite Vivian Burton Thomson. of Burlington. N. J., is reported by the Berlin newspapers
 Philadelhia December 1O.-Marguerite Vivian Burton, who was married to Count Won Bernstorff son of the former German ambassador to the United States, was born in Virginia, and is about g years old. This is her third marriage. Her first husband was James H. Birch, Jr., of Burlington, N. J., and her second was Count Walter yon Roedick, an attache of the German embassy in Lon don. Both marriages ended ill divorce, her friends at Burlington said.
 According to friends in Burlington, the father of the Countess Von Bernstorff was an Englishman and her mother was a Virginian They settled in the Vir- vinia mountains. There were two child ren, Marguerite, and another sister, who is married and is said to be living i'll Denver, Col
 The mother of the girls died when they were very young, and Marguerite was adopted by Mir and Mrs. Edward J. Thomson of Burling ton, when she was seven years old She inherited small fortune from MT. Thomason's first vile
 No effort was made today by MT Thomson to conceal his disappointment over the marriage.
 ''I am not at all pleased" he said sssVon Bernstorff may be gentleman and Marguerites ideal, but one must bear in mind that he is German, anu our enemy now.'
 MT. Thomson said he would welcome them But I would prefer to welcome them after the war is over; not new, he added,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Restrained From Selling Patent

New York, December 10.-A temporary injunction restraining Louis Enricht, an inventor, from disposing of a formula for substitute for gasoline as motor fuel, was issued by Justice Cox, supreme court, Brooklyn, today upon petition of B. F. Yoakum and the National Motor Power company. The petitioners alleged that although Enricht has made a con tract with them for the marketing of the product based on his formula, he mad been planning to sell the formula to the German government. Enrict denied the allegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
Plans Made for Campaign in All
 of the States

Washington, December 10-Plans for campaigns in all states for ratification of federal prohibition amendment as soon as one is submitted by Congress were laid today al meeting here of the na- tional temperance council, composed of representatives of all temperance organi- zations. The council determined to SUD- port prohibition candidates for legisla- lures without regad for political policies.
 pr. Daniel A. Polling of Boston wa, elected president of the council today.
 Officers of the Anti-Saloon league O. America will be elected tomorrow bv the leagues board of directors It was said tonight that all of the old officers prob- ably would be reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Quarantine at Camp Jackson

Columbia, s. C., December 10.--Abso- lute quarantine of Camp Jackson was or dered tonight by health officers of Rich epidemic of meningitis of which malady & cases have developed at the canton ment, with a toll of eight lives the last two weeks. Health authorities do not regard the situation as any more intensi- fled than last week. The base hospital was yesterday released from a four days quarantine against tne epidemic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
To Put Conyicts to Work

New York, December l0.-Plans to take eonvicts from behind prison walls and to put them to work to aid in govern nent in the prosecution ofsthe war are to be worked out at conference of pris- on experts to be held in Washington to- morrow. it was announced here today by William N. Wadhams, judge in the court of general sessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
General Salary Increases

New York. December 10-General sal- ary increases to meet the increased cost of living will be granted to it's em- pioyes by the New York Telephone company instead of the yearly bonuses which the company has heretofore given it was announced tonight The increa so in the aggregate will amount virtually to double the bonus granted last year. it was stated, and will in no way affect raises awarded from time to time in recognition of efficient services"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Children Burned to Death

Baltimore, December 10.-Three children of George Lindsay were suffocated or burned to death here today when Mrs. Lindsay left the house to get plumber to repair frozen watvr pipe. One of the children was burned to death from an oil stove in the kitchen and the other two were found dead in their beds on the sec ond floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Cold Weather Hits Pittsburg Hard

Pittsburg, December 1O-The entire commercial and industrial life of the Pittsburg district was affected today by the extreme cold and the gas short age which accompanied it. Thousands of workmen in factories using gas for fuel were idle and in some cases it was necessary to dismiss public schools. Six deaths were reported. The weather bu- reau offered no relief for tonight pre- dieting temperature of 10 degrees be- low zero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Claims He Is An American

Paris, December 10.-A dispatch to the Havas agency from Rome says: "The newspapers here announce the arrest at Milan of man named John Frederick Stuck, who claims that he is an Ameri- can citizen and not the head of com mercial house. It is asserted by the newspapers that the charge against him is espionage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Slight Damage in Florida

Tampa. Fla. December 10-Last nights cold wave did not damage citrus trees in this state, although slight damage resulted in some places to tender vege- tables, according to reports from all sections tonight to the Florida Citrus exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Affects Coal Production

Shamokin, Pa. December 1o-zero weather today caused a 37 per cent de- crease in anthracite production in this region. Mining officials predict a 50 per cent reduction tomorrow if the cold wave continues.
 Shipments today were the lightest in four weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
McAdoo Blames German Interests

Washington, December 10.-Forced sales responsibility for the selling price of lib- erty bonds below par by Secretary Me- Adoo in an address today before con ference of about 100 representatives of liberty loan committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Hopeful of More Survivors

Washington, December 10-Secretary Daniels still believed tonight that other survivors of the torpedoed destroyer Ja- cob Jones might be found. No more reports came during the day. but the secretary believed it possible that other life rafts with survivors might be picked up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Letters Result in Arrest

Springfield. Mo-, December 10-The re- ceipt of two anonymous letters has re- suited in the arrest here of Mrs. Ida Farmer. 3S years old, in connection with the Lloyd Rect Kidnapping case, it was announced today. The authorities re- fused to discuss the arrest beyond saying that it was regarded as important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Aviators Fly Over Paris

Paris. December 1o.-Nearly a score of aviators, flying low over Paris, this aft ernoon drew the attention of the entire city. They dropped tri-colored cards bear ing an invitation to subscribe to the third war loan. The cards were signed by Premier Clemenceau and ocsfer members of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
First Alaskan Governor Dead

Oil City, Pa, December 10--James .sheakley, the first governor of tue territory of Alaska, and former con gressman. died at his home in Green ville. near here, today aged 90 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
CsIa,,do Carre,

Claude Garrett-Age 40, died Satur- day at the family residence, 1915 Tenth avenue. south. Remains were taken to Augusta, Ga, for burial yesterday by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

R. F. Purdy-Age 45, died Sunday at the family residence, 505 Inglenook Drive, Funeral services over the re- mains were held yesterday from the residence with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. He is survived by his widow. two children, two brothers and three sisters Woodin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

Mrs. Martha M. Blackman-Age e1, died Sunday at the family residence. 1C31 North Forty-fifth street. Flu neral services over the remains were held yesterday from the residence, with interment in Forest Hill ceine- tery. Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

Fred Wieglin-Age 37. died at the resi- dence, 2222 Seventh avenue, las night at o'clock. He is survived b, widow, son, Ervine: two broth CTS. Charles and Rudolph Wieglir and one sister, Mrs. Louise Floss nanoch of Chattc nooga. Tenn. Flu neral arrangements will be an nounced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

William N. Hnran-Age 34, died yss- terday at a local infirmary after lcng illness. Funeral services over the remains will be held this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock from St. Paul s Catholic church with interment at the Southside Catholic cemetery He is survived by his father. J. M. ila- ran; two brothers, and four sisters Lire Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
DEATHS

Nicholas vcIfotis--Age GA, died at a local infirmary Sunday night. Flu neral services will be held this aft ernoon at o'clock from the Greek church with interment at Elmwood cemetery. He is survived by one son, A. Veliotis, and one daughter, Mrs. Alex Ladas. Shaw in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

Joseph NJ. Thurston--Died at the fam fly residence. 3S1O Fifth avenue. south, yesterday. Funeral arrange : ments will be announced later by Woodin. He is survived by his wife, one son, Elmer C. Thurston. and two daughters. Mrs. Claud McGee and Mrs. J. G. Sheppard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

John J. Smith-Age 5s. died at local infirmary Friday. Remains will be sent to Atlanta this morning by Johns.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-23
|C. & 0. TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
GET INCREASE

Chesapeake and Ohio telegraph OPP
orators have received word that they
have been granted a twelve per cent
increase in pay.
The increase was compromise
reached in negotiations which have
been in progress in Cincinnati for
some time. The agreement was reach
| ed between the general manager, j.
P. Stevens and committee repre-
senting the railroad telegraphers' I'M
ion. General superintendent L. B. AL
len and Superintendent E. L. Book
have been attending the conferences,
while the telegraphers were represent
ed by l.. E. Hicks, general chairman,
and ]. w. Kiser of Huntington, chair
man of the local and general secre-
tary and treasurer.
The telegraphers sought thirty
per cent increase and an eight hour
day The eight hour proposition was
still unsettled yesterday, but the pros
poets are that this will be adjusted
today with an agreement effective
from July l.
The telegraphers are now paid a
minimum of SIS and a maximum of
sos per month. The wage concession
is understood to be in the form Of a
lump sum increase.
Demands similar to those of Chesa-
peake and Ohio are to be made Of the
Hooking Valley railroad officials at
Columbus, Ohio.