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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

debtedness in blocks from $200,0OO,OO to $4O0000, 900 is highly regarded by treasury officials as a method of obvi- ating stress in the money markets which might result from the sudden withdrawal of considerable propor- ton of large loan.
 Continuation of the enthusiasm which marked the opening day of the liberty loan campaign was reported to the treasury tonight from many sections of the country.
 Atlanta, october 2-The liberty loan drive in the Sixth federal reserve dis trict was pushed vigorously today, fol- lowing a meeting of the various com mittees when details of the campaign were completed. Many substantial sub- scriptions were received. indicating that the minimum of SS0,000,000 of bonds allotted this district will be dis posed of Chairman Chessley B. How ard of the Atlanta sales committee. conferred with Maj. Gen. Eben Swift, commander of the Eighty y-second di- vision of the national army at Camp Gordon, with view to working out Q plan for selling bonds to officers at the cantonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
BUREAU ESTIMATES COTTON CROP AT
 12,047,000 BALES

Washington, October 2.-Deteriora- tion during September over almost the entire cotton belt caused loss of 452000 bales in the prospective pro duction of cotton and leaves the 1917 crop at 12,047,0o0 equivalent 50o- pound bales. The department of agri- culture in it's final condition report of the season today announced a de- cline of "A points in cotton's condi- tion during the month, the figures be- ing 60.4, caused principally by boll- worms and weevils. Cool weather, drouth, shedding, wilt blight, lack of potash in fertilizer and in the extreme eastern belt storm damage, also caused loss. Damage from the recent West Indian hurricane was small, the area affected being comparatively small, and the crop there largely picked.
 Picking of cotton is general and is being pushed except in the northern part of the belt, the department of agricultural reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Arrival of Second Ohio at Camp Sheridan Brings
 Population to Near 19,000

Montgomery, October 2.--(Special.) )--The Second Ohio infantry, bringing 1523 men, reached Camp Sheridan Tuesday, increas- ing the number of Ohio soldiers here to nearly 19,OOo The three trains arrived unannounced and had detrained before many persons knew they were at Camp Sheridan Other units are expected with: in the next few days and the entire 'li- vision which will be made up of former guardsmen of Ohio should be in Mont gomery and ready for training by the last of next week
 The First regiment of Cincinnati is ax- pected to be among the early arrivals Other units not in camp but which will come the latter part of this week or early part of next are the Third. Seventh one battalion of artillery.
 The Second battalion of the Second reg iment was the first to arrive, being com manded by Maj. John A. Harley of Lima Lieut.. Col. c. Deming of Ada was in of the First battalion, while the Third was commanded by Major Charles A. Heater of Bowling Green Col. J. Guy Deming, commander of the regiment, had been at Camp Sheridan several days.
 One of Ohos crack bands, made up of 2S pieces, came with the regiment and will give concerts on Court Square at fre- quent intervals during the winter.
 Announcement of the quartermaster's department Tuesday that bids would ne sought soon for vegetables meats and other supplies for the division to last through March l. indicates that the di- vision will be in training here through out the winter. The bids will be to cover vegetables and other supplies from January 1 to March |
 Only IS patients were In the base hos pital Tuesday. Twenty-two soldiers were discharged during the day. while 10 new cases were entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
AFTER 2 YEARS SUFFERING HER
 TROUBLES ENDED
Gains 12 Pounds on Tanlac and Health Is Entirely
 Restored

Ever since I was II years old until after I started taking Tanlac recenr- ly I've suffered misery with my stom ach." said Mrs. Katie Owenby, a well known Chattanooga, Tenn. woman, living at 121 Vine street, recently.
 "Yes, sir; for 22 long years I never knew what it was to be able to eat what wanted without terrible suf- fering afterward." she continued "I suffered with pains between my should CTS and my stomach just felt like there was a hot brick in it. It would get all bloated up from gas that formed and I would choke and smother so could hardly get my breath. I was so nervous that often I couldn't lay in bed but would get up and walk the floor for hours at the time
 T had heard so much about the won- derful relief Tanlac was bringing suf- fering people that I decided to try it. five bottles I haven't a sign of trou- ble I eat anything I want and never have any pains or even feel uncom- Portable. The nervousness is all gone and I sleep sound all night long. and get up in the morning feeling fine and full of energy. I've gained 12 pounds in weight and my improvement is the talk of the neighborhood, All my friends compliment me on the way look now"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- siyely by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton Pope Drug company; in Ensley by D w. Morris Drug company; in Bes- semer by Pegram- Patton Drug con- pany, and in North Birmingham by Walker Drug company.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
NEW REGIMENT IS FORMED OF VIRGINIA
 UNITS AT ANN|ST0N
The 116th Infantry and 5Sth Brigade Is Consolidation of the Old First
 and Second

Anniston. October 2.-(Special.)- One Hundred and Sixteenth infantry of the Fifty y-eighth brigade, Blue and Gray division, otherwise known as the Twen- ty-ninth division, was born today al Camp Mcclellan, and two Virginia reg iments of infantry-the old First and Second-ceased to eixst as such.
 The new regiment will be commanded oy Gel Robert r. Leedy of Luray, Va, who was colonel of the old Second Vlr- ginia, and Lieut.. t.-Col. Samuel R. Millar of Front Royal, Va, but of the same regiment as Colonel Leedy. Both oi these officers are the seniors of their rank in the Virginia brigade.
 Other officers designated include the following majors: George o. Leach of the Second Virginia, Stanley w. Martin and John F. Bright of the First Vir- ginia
 Captains: William A. Stack, A. D. Burnham, c. M. Alexander, s. G. Wal Ter, L. G. Figgatt, w. B. Davis, R. Y. Conrad, Gunyan M. Harrison, J, w. Wright. Samuel R. Millar, Jr, c. R.. Whitewater, J. F. Ast, Roland Thorpe, Howard M. Raines, Throne l.. Opie and James M. Mitchell.
 In addition to the foregoing, there will be about 40 first lieutenants and 90 sec ond lleutenants in the new regiment. 1t IS worthy of note that Col s. R. Millar and Capt. $. R. Mllar are father and son. serving in the same regiment.
 The new regiment includes most of tle men who were in the old First and Sec ond Virginia infantry regiments, with a few who were in the Fourth. The other men will be assigned to the depot brigades and other units.
 The organization of the One Hundred and Sixteenth infantry, announcement of which has been long expected, completes the brigade under Brig. Gen. Charles D. Gather, the One Hundred and Fifteenth regiment having been organized several days ago as announced in these co., umns, with Col Charles M. Little of the old First Maryland in command, assist ed by Lieut. Col. Milton A. Record, who has been in charge of the Dandy" Fifth Maryland since Col. Washington Bowie had been relieved to take command of the One Hundred and Twelfth artillery.
 General Gathers brigade will also in- clude machine gun battalion, command ed by Mai D. J. Markey of the old First Maryland regiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
At Loew's Biiou

With five high class vaudeville fea- lures, five-reel photoplay, Loew' $ Current events and new comedy reels, therentertainment for today at Loew's Bijou is one of the best offerings of the season. Joseph Remington and company in "The Millinery Salesman is the headline attraction and is one of the most delightful domestic come dies ever presented here. May and Bill lie Earl entertain with neat talk : ing and singing number. Joe Ward and Lillie Shubert render the newest song hits. Delisle is the real thing in juggling and Barry, Nelson and Barry furnish much amusement with a va riety act. The Spotted Lily" with Ella Hall in the leading role, is the feature picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
AMAWsgnIn@mts
Nothing But the Truth"

The management of the Jefferson theatre will offer local theatregoers their first glimpse of James Montgom- ery's hilarious farce next Monday night for one performance only. This is the one pronounced and emphatic hit of last year in New York, where it was played to capacity houses 490 times. This year c. M. Anderson and l.. Lawrence Weber, who direct it's destinies, determined to present it all over the land with as good a cast of players as seen in New York. It IS play of plot and story and while the theme is an unusual one-the at tempt on a wager of the hero to speak nothing but the truth-the skillful way the basic clements have beer handled has given the stage play so prolific in mirth provoking qua1i- ties that an audience is hastened from laughter to screams. In fact, the play is said to be one prolonged laugh. What better way to pass an enjoy able evening than with Nothing But the Truth?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
White Man Ends His
 Life by Taking Poison

An unidentified white man, about 8 years of age. committed suicide yester- day afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. The man walked into Goodman drug store, Avenue D and Twentieth street, about o'clock and told the clerk that he had taken poison He fell to the floor unconscious a few seconds later.
 Johns ambulance was summoned aad the man was rushed to the Hillman hos pital, where he died a few hours later.
 According to hospital authorities the clothing of the man contained no let ters or names which would lead to his identity. He never gained consciousness after reaching the hospital.
 He was dressed well and appeared to be in poor health He made no other statement to the clerk at the drug store other than that he had taken poison, The remains are being held pending the eSta blishment of his identity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
STATE SELECTMEN
 DISCHARGED FROM
 CAMP QUARANTINE
Men Being Trained at Little Rock Will Soon Have Their Uniforms and
 Equipment
By C, T, DAVIS

Little Rock, october 2.-( (SpeciaI)-W everything in readiness to receive the final quotas of selectmen who will com pose the Eighty -sevents division, na- tional army. the 40 per cent quota is still 1000 men short The men who will complete the strength of the division will begin arriving tomorrow and con- tinue until the entire 100 per cent has been received. However, due to the fact that it has not been definitely an nounced what is to become of the negro selectmen of the area, officers believe that not more than S5,eoO men will have arrived here before the draft is exhaust ed. All men who were received be- tween September 19 and 23 were today re- leased from quarantine and uniforming will begin at once.
 Although final examinations are stili in progress, fewer Alabama men are be- ing discharged than selectmen of any other state in the division. This after noon reports of discharged men up to date showed that 35 Arkansans have been discharged, 25 Lousians, 24 Missis- sippians and only Il Alabamians. The complete list of Alabama selectmen dis charged for physical disabilities an nounced this afternoon is as follows:
 Jesse J. Lawrence of Vance. Charles w. White and John P. Cochran of Bir mingham, Ernie B. Gilbert of Mulga, James Howen of Gadsden Joseph C. Car ter of Bessemer. Edward B. Godfrey of Cedar Bluff Benjamin F. Hill of Deca- tur, Wylie Charlton of York Boyd M. Phillips of Gadsden and Richard c. Brad- ford of Centre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
TWO MORE l. W. W.
 LEADERS ARRESTED
 BY U. s. MARSHALS

Chicago, October 1.-Two more arrests of members of the Industrial Workers of the World for whom the federal gov ernment officials have been looking since their indictment a week ago were re- ported today. They were Grover IT. Perry, taken in Salt Lake City, and John Ahleen, arrested in Minneapolis.
 Copies of the indictments returned by the grand jury were made public today y. They describe the organization known as the I. w. w. as composed of 100000 persons, mostly laborers, in the industries necessary to the existence and welfare of the people of the United States; trans portation, mining, meat packing, canning numbering, farming, live stock fruit vegetable and cotton raising.
 The indictments further define the members of the organization as calling themselves the workers and t the 'proletariatn and describing all other classes of society as Capitalists" "the capitalistic class "the master class "the ruling class" tthe exploiters of the workers" "bourgeois' and parasites"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
At the Lyric

Theatregoers of Birmingham will find an exceptionally pleasing pro- gramme of entertainment at the Lyric and bill that has been declared by the local papers as one of the high class entertainment.
 The Movie Girl' is a pleasing mu- sical comedy and it introduces to Bir- mingham Miss Jessie Maker, a clever little dancer and singer, who has all ready won many admirers.
 Davey Jamieson presents one of the best dancing acts ever offered in Bir- mingham. Eadie and Ramsden in 'Charlie's iVsit," are one of the hits of the bill klass is a talented player of the piano-accordion. Sprague and Me Neece open the bill with neat skating and dancing turn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

It was learned tonight that Seere- tary Baker already has submitted the departments programme, which in cIudes provision for the title of gen. eral to be held by the officer serving as chief of staff and the making of several lieutenant generals to com mand corps under General Pershing, to the Senate military committee and that legislation carrying it into effect is to be pressed for prompt passage when Congress reconvenes in December
 Only four American army officers have borne the title of general--Wash- ington, Grant, sherman and Sheridan and only a few have been lieutenant generals. Since General Sheridan died in 1888 the rank of general has been extinct, No provision for a lieutenant general on the active list has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

made since Lieut. Gen. John C. Bates retired in 1906. though there are three officers of that grade now on the re- tired list, Gen. Nelson X. Miles. Gen. Samuel E. M Young and General Bates.
 Secretary Baker explained to the committee that early promotion of General Pershing was essential be- cause he is to command q great army of many corps, entitling him to the highest military title and in order to obviate embarrassment resulting from the high rank of the allied command CTS with whom he is associated-mar- shals, field marshals and generals It is equally as necessary, he pointed out that the chief of staff, the directing head of the army in Washington, should rank all other officers except the expeditionary commander and that staff officers generally should have rank corresponding to that of officers in the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Death of We'll Known
 Citizen of Albany

Decatur, October -(SpeciaL)--George F. Buchhet, one of the oldest citizens ot the Twin Cities, died at his home on Garden Drive. Albany, at an early hour this morning. He leaves a widow and several children
 Mr Buchheit came here about the year 1886 and engaged in the bottling business and was engaged in that business at the time of his death. He was native of South Carolina He was Confea- crate soldier, member of the Catholic church and a member of the Knights of Pythias order. He was one of the most substantial citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
British Airmen Are Playing HaUoc With German, RaiLsUay Communication isa Belgium

London, October 2.-Dispatches from Holland, forwarded by frontier core spondents. say that the allied airmen are playing havoc with the German railway communications and military establish ments in Belgium
 On Sunday night according to the Telegraaf, railway communication with Ghent was interrupted. Another corre- spondent says that bridge was de- stroyed just before the arrival of a mill tary train, the engine of which fell through the opening, derailing several cars, which were then bombed.
 Amsterdam October "A dispatch from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Montgomery Gives Formal
 Welcome to Fifth Ohio

Montgomery, October 2.-(Speciai,) Montgomery officially welcomed the Fifth Ohio infantry, now the One Hun dred and Forty-fifth regiment, Tues day night at Camp Sheridan with ad- dresses by Governor Henderson, Brig adler General Speaks, McMakin Smith and Zimmerman and other officers of the Ohio division. The reception was planned by the advance units of the regiment which prepared the camp for their associates.
 The 40hour -a-Week schedule at Camp Sheridan has been taken up and will be used each week during inten- sive training. Ten hours each week will be for squad school and the re- mainder will be taken up in a va rIety of exercises and practices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
PROTEST IS MADE ( AGAINST VAUDEVILLE
 SHOWS ON SUNDAY
Montgomery Pastors Want Barber Shops Closed Also. . Protest Cancellation
 of Veterans Rates

Montgomery october 2 Special ] on William E. Martin, attorney general
 Tuesday and asked whether or not vaude vile houses and barber shops could legah ly be operated in Montgomery on Sum day. Their. visit resulted from the vaudeville show given here for the first time last Sunday and the report that
 barber shops in the future would be per
 mitted to remain open on Sunday. The ministers who conferred with MT. Mar tin were Rev. E. E. Scott Rev. w. k Seymour and Rev E. c. Moore.
 Attorney General Martins investiga- tion showed that the city commission has sole authority to say whether ,or not vaudeville shows may De operated on Sunday but that state law prohibits the opening of barber shops on the Sab bath. The commission has granted au- thority for the opening of vaudeville shows on Sunday. Picture shows have been operated on Sunday for many years.
 PROTEST TO ROADS
 Information from Birmingham that the railroads contemplated the cancellation of the special rate of cent a mile grant, ed to Confederate veterans who desire to attend the state reunion in Birming- ham next week caused the public servise commission Tuesday to protest to Fair fax Harrison president of the Southern railway, and chairman of the committee of railroad officials which has control oii the operation of railroads during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Stuttgart to the Frankfurter zeitung, a copy of which has been received here, says that between Il :S5 o'clock Sunday night and 12:45 o'clock Monday morning Stuttgart twice was attacked by enemy airplanes.
 Two men were killed and four wom- en and boy were injured and the bomb- ing airplanes were driven off by anti aircraft guns.
 A majority Of the bombs fell in the streets and open squares, causing no con- siderable material damage.
 London, October 2-The Wilhelmshaven Tageblatt publishes two pages of advice warning the people against possible air raids by the entente air raiders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
New Orleanians See Wilson

Washington, October 2--A delegation of New Orleans citizens, headed by An dre Lafargue, was presented to Presi- dent Wilson today by Representatives Du- pre- and Estopinal, and invited the Presi- dent to attend the celebration next Feb ruary and 10, of the 200th anniversary of New Orleans founding. The President promised to attend if possible. The New Orleans committee, which is on it's way to Paris to attend exercises there Octo- Der 9 to commemorate the 200th anniver- sarW of the dispatch of decree Authoriz- ing establishment of New Orleans. called later on the French ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
REPR|SAL QUESTION
 BEING CONSIDERED !. BY GREAT BRITAIN

London, October 1.-The Evening Stand ard states Ion the highest authority" that the government is paying special at- tention to the question of reprisals for German air attacks on London and other places. It says:
 ''There is no qualification about the decision of the government to undertake very effective reprisals at the earliest moment consistent with the advice of the high military command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Huntsville Merchant
 Is Run Down by Train

Huntsville, October 2.-(Special)-W Alma Stone, merchant, aged 49, was run down and killed by a Southern railway freight at the Meridian street crossing in this city today. The train backed unon hlm and his body was horribly mangled. He was married and was brother-in- law of Carter H. Rice, circuit clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
CORONER HOGAN
 FILES HIS REPORT

Coroner R. A. Hogan today sub mitted ns report to the board of rev. enue for the month of September, 1917. It states that the death list was IS white and 4S colored a total of 66. The causes of these deaths are as follows. Homicides. G. suicides, ?; accidents, unavoidable, 21; and avoidable, from natural causes. 36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Enlisted Men Eligible as NoncommissiOned Officers
 in Quartermaster Corps

Washington, October 2.-Enlisted men of the various branches Of the army are made eligible for temporary appointment as noncommissioned offi- cers of the quartermaster corps un der regulations issued today by the war department. Commanding officers are authorized to make the appoint ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
THE WEATHER
Weather Conditions

Washington, October 2-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday: Thurs day partly cloudy not much change in temperature.
 Georgia: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Germans Drop Bombs on Two Hospitals Behind
 English Lines in France

British Headquarters in France and Belgium, October 2.--A German air.
 man has dropped bombs on two hos- pitfalls behind the British lines. Three British nurses and some wounded sol diers were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Ford. Virginia Hnnnn-Age 21 months. died yesterday at family residence, 1909 First avenue, West End. Re mains shipped to Marion. for inter. ment by shaw Undertaking company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Johnson. Benjamin N.--Age 21, died yesterday at local infirmary. Re mains shipped to Anniston by Shaw Undertaking company. Survived by father, R. M. Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Hinds. Burt-Remains shipped to Lockwood, Tenn, yesterday by Johns. Died Sunday after being shot at Trussville Survived by parents, MT. and Mrs. M. H. Hinds, and one brother, Virgil, all of Trussville. De ceased was 32 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Baugh, Mrs. J. W.-Age 61, died Mon day at local infirmary. Remains will be shipped by Johns Undertak : ing company to Franklin, Tenn, for burial. She is survived by her hus band and eight children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
Pershing to Be GiUen Rank
 of Full General in Army
 If Congress WiH Consent

 the suitable Maj John Pershing commanding American exnediHonary forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03

Brice, Bradford G.--Age 2I, killed by switch engine in the Frisco yards at Thomas Monday morning. Re mains were shipped to Anniston yes terday morning by the Shaw Under taking company. Interment at Jen- fer will follow.