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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

diyidual effort and volunteer sacrifice, the war Will be prolonged and thou sands of lives, not only of men but also Of women and children, needlessly lost, The guiding hand of women in the home can alone control in this matter. Tn all of the arrangements which we plan to make during the forthcoming year for the supply of our allies, we Will bear the first regard to our own | people, that they shall have plenty. We not only want the names and ad- dresses but we want the number of per sons in the household, we want to know whether the household employs a cook, whether it has a garden. and we want to know the occupation of the bread win ner
 We have six general principles of in- struction.
 'First-To save the wheat If we eat as usual from our harvest this year, we Will nave little more than enough for our own supply, but We can divide with our allies if each individual make some sacrifice; by eating at least one wheat less meal day, substituting cornbread or other cereals.
 'Second-We want to save the meat. for our cattle and hogs are decrea sing. and we must send to our allies. so we wish every householder to buy less, to serve smaller portions and to allow no waste.
 'Third-We wish to save the fats We consume three times the fats that are necessary for nutrition, and we need them now for war. We wish no butter used in cooking; we want less butter served on the table; we want less lara, bacon and other pork products used
 "Fourth-Any deficiencies in food sup ply, by economy along the above lines, can be amply covered by increasing the use of fish, potatoes, beans, peas, tur-, nips, cabbages and vegetables generally. corn, buckwheat, rye and rice which we will have in abundance this harvest
 'Fifth-We want to save transporta- tion. Our railways are unable to meet the war pressure for munitions, men and coal so that we wish every one to consume products of local original so far as possible, to buy from the local miller, the local packer, buy and eat vegetables grown near home"
 Sixth, we preach and want every- one to preach the gospel of the clean plate;' to buy less foodstuffs, to serve smaller portions and to see that noth- ing of value goes into the garbage can"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
UN|VERS|TYMEN ARE QUICK 10 RESPOND
Many Alumni of Institution Prominent in Activities of
 War Department

University, June 17.-(Special. 1.-The uni versity regards with much pride the re- cent elevation of several of it's leading alumni. In the army the university has been distinguished for sometime and has younger men in both army and navy. Col. Chester Harding, a brother of w.. P. G. Harding, president of the reserve board, was sometime ago made governor of Panama and now another who won fame in Panama comes in for fine ap- pointment. This is Gen. w. L. Sibert who has recently been made major general and will command one of Per shing's divisions when they are put into service somewhere in France. General Sibert is a native of Gadsden and at- tended the university, entering in 1878, and being member of the class of 1882, along with Judge Henry B. Foster, MT. J. W. Worthington of Sheffield, MT. T. R. Ward of Greensboro and others. He left the university to enter West Point in 1880, being graduated from West Point in the class of 1881.
 Gen. Frank Mcintyre, upon whose shoulders has been placed the responsible job of censor, is member of the class of 1883 at the university, leaving corioso in his junior year to enter West Point, from which he graduated in 1886. Gene1 sl Mcintyre has a wide reputation for knowledge of affairs and was last year in charge of the bureau of insular af- fairs.
 Of much later vintage is Virgil c. Griffin of Montgomery who was a mem- Der of the class of 19O9 also leaving to enter West Point, where he graduated with distinction and entered the aviation corps. He is one of the first aviators chosen for service in France. Another American aviator in France is Randall R. Brown of Tuscaloosa, a member of the class of 1912, who is already on French soil.
 There are others winning distinction in the army and navy and something over $50 are in the various training camps of the country getting ready to join their older brothers on the field of action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Gentleman From Ninth Ala bama Is Consistent if
 Anything - Stands Pat
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. June 1I.--(Special )-Rep- resentative HuddIeston of the Birming- ham district is consistent if anything.
 Woodrow Wilson may change his mind: {: not so, MT. Huddleston. The Alabama member stands pat.
 Months ago, MT. Webb of North Caro- lima. put through the House an admin istration measure giving legal authority for small American business firms to combine in securing foreign business.
 It was opposed by a hand full of mem bers, most of whom were republicans Among it's opponents was Mr Huddle- ston.
 The bill, having failed to receive action in the Senate before adjournment of Congress, March 1. was confronted by the necessity of again weathering a pas sage through the House.
 It went through last week. Its ma- jority was overwhelming, for the admin istration had urged it's passage on the ground that it was measure neces- sary to maintain business at a normal condition during the trying period of war
 There were about g votes against it. The majority of the g was composed of republicans. It had the support of nine of ten Alabamians
 MT. Huddleston's vote was in accord aace with his former position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

MT. Hoover is proceeding at the direc- tion of President Wilson, who, without waiting for congress to enact the ad- ministration food bills, directed him to proceed with organization of the food administration insofar as it contemplates assembling volunteer effort.
 As requested by the President" says his statement. i've ask every woman in the United States engaged in the per- soral control of food to register for ac- tual membership in the food admin istration entering directly into the na- tional service. We shall later on ask various classes of men likewise engaged in food preparation and distribution to their various branches.
 We must enter period of sacrifice for our country and for democracy. Many must go into battle but many can only remain at home. The world 8 food supply is short and many must suffer We have the major burden of feeding the whole world. Food must be managed and transported in our own country and to our allies in such a way as to get the most out of 1t. Those who remain at home can also help and can fight by helping the fighter fight and can serve by saving
 Since food will decide the war, each American woman can do real national service by protecting the food supply of the nation. Ninety per cent of Am erican food consumption passes through the hands of our women.
 'The proper assurance of the food to our allies will not only encourage them but it will maintain them in war. With out larger margin from our abundant food supply, only to be secured by in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Uncle Sam Watches AM Alien Enemies;
 HuddLeston Change His Mind -Neuer
964,OOO of Twenty-One Years and Over Reside in United States Now
By HUGH ". aonrnrs


 Washington, June 17-(Special)-Th government has it's eye on every alien enemy residing in the United States. It doesn't matter if in any certain community the number of foreigners is, in comparison, ininitesimal, no relief from general restrictions will be authoriz- ed
 Every movement. an alien enemy makes Is watched, noted, and reported to head quarters. It will be practically impos- sible for any traitor or spy to continue his operations for any appreciable length of time
 The government knows practically to the man just how many alien enemies are now residing in the United States. The approximated number 1, ,662, GOO or 4 F percent of the total population. According to country of birth. they are distributed as follows:
 Germany 2.34so0o Austria, 1876, 600; Hungary, 73s,Ooo; Turkey, 1sS, GOO; Bulgaria, 11000.
 Of an age of 21 years and over, alien enemies residing in the United States number 964,OOO.
 In proportion to it's total population in the United States Germany has fewer adults than either of the other enemy countries. The figures follow: Germany, 136,0oo; Austria, 447,oO0; Hun gary. 2S0,ooO; Turkey, 93,0O0; Bulgaria, B. QO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
ITALY SENDS MEN
 INTO HOLY LAND
General Pershing's Arrival in France ArOuses Great Enthusiasm
 in Italy

Washington, June 17.-Official dispatch- es received here today from Rome an- nounced the landing of an Italian con- tingent consisting of carbineers and ber- sagieri at Port Said to assist the Allied armies in Palestine. The contingent is the first sent by Italy into the Holy Land
 Arrival in Paris of Major-General Per shing is said to have aroused great en- tkusiasm throughout Italy. The Italian press declares that the date of his ar rival should be made historic because it proves that the American contribution to the war is an accomplished fact and de- stroys Germany's hope that the United States will not be able to actively par ticipate in the struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Six Acres of Coal Floating

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 Only in the United States can such a sight be seen as six acres of coal floating down a river as single unit This Is the area of coal boats which the well known stern wheel steamer Sprague is capable of handling as single tow. Four across stream rows of 12 boats each make up the principal part Back of the fourth row. however, eight boats find places together with two barges. Hence. there are 56 boats and two barges in the big fleet. The Sprague has her nose showed in at the center of the fifth row The 59 vessels are dashed securely together by lines which run from boat to boat. Although the Sprague can push the fleet ahead. her chief duty Is to hold back the load.
 This great amount of coal is handled by relatively small total of horse power because the current of the onfiowing river supplies large part of the requi- site energy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
CHANG HSUN NEW
 CHINESE DICTATOR
Lii Yuan Hung, President, Is Only Figure Head-Insur-
 gents Call for Convention

Peking. Friday, June 15.-Gen Chang Hsun now is dictator, President Li Yuan Hung being little more than a figurehead The insurgents are caIl- ing convention at Tien Tsin to form a provisional government headed by the dictator. who is expected to act as president and premier
 General Chang Hsuns motives are obscure, but it Is believed he is at tempting to obtain from the former leaders of the Manchu dynasty an agreement for restoration of the en- pire He has urged the President to form cabinet as soon as possible. suggesting that a provisional council similar to that in Russia be estab- llshed and that a declaration of war against Germany be then made.
 Southern leaders who are congre- gating in Canton assedt the President signed the mandate for dissolution of Parliament under pressure. They say they will fight for maintenance Of constitutional rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
CALIFORNIA TOWN
 WIPED OUT BY FIRE
Red Cross Cares for 1000 Residents. Brush Fire Nears Summer
 Resorts

Ojai, Cal, June H-Only the business section of this town and few isolated residences survived fire which last night swept down the Ojai Valley Aft CT burningxsover fifty sugar mills and causing danisye in excess of $SO0,OO0 the flames were reported burning fiercely on the high ridges north of here and still beyond control of the 800 fire-fighters.
 Most of the 1000 residents of the town are being cared for by the Ventura branch of the Red Cross at Ventura and Santa Paula, whither they were taken in automobiles last night. Only two per- sons are known to have been injured.
 A brush fire is sweeping toward Shep- pard's Inn and Stanley park, two sum- mer resorts near Carpinteria. A general call for help has been sent out from tho threatened points. Residents of the sum- mer resorts are being taken away in automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

The representatives of King Albert, who has clung tenaciously for nearly three years to the last free fringe of his country, were received with all the courtesies and probably with deeper emo- tions than the official missions of the greater nations who precided them. Secretary Lansing, Counsellor Polk and Assistant Secretary Phillips. of the State Department, greeted them at the station. after which, escorted by two companies of cavalry, they motored to the home of Iarz Anderson, former minister |, Belgium, which is to be their head quarters.
 MONCHEUR HEADS MISSION
 Baron Ludovic Moncheur chief of the political bureau of the Belgian Foreign Office and for eight years minister to this country. is the head of the mis- sion. It is understood he expects to con- fine his efforts in the United States largely to the ultimate peace questions rather than to immediate war needs. In the latter he will find his wishes al ready met, for the United States shortly after it's entrance into the war took over the entire cost of the relief in Bel gium. Each month the treasury depart- ment advances s7.5O000O for this purpose.
 The Belgian commissioners indeed are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Conjugal Compromise

From Youtn CompaniOn.
 When you and your wife have diff ference of opinion" said the father who was giving advice to his newly married son, "'and you are unable to persuade her that you are right, you must com promise To illustrate my point. I will give you little experience of my own. One summer your mother wished to spend the season in Maine. while was anxious to go to the Adirondacks."
 And how did you compromise, father?'
 Well, we stayed from Friday to Mon day in the Adirondacks and spent the rest of the summer on the Maine coast"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
D., l.. & w. RAILROAD INTRODUCES w AR
 PORTIONS ON DINERS
Two Prices Charged-War Portions at Lower Rates, to Con-
 serve Food

New York, June 1.7-An innovation in railroad dining car servise was an- nounced today by the Delaware, Lacka- wanna and Western road. It consists in the introduction, beginning tomorrow, of war portions on the menu cards.
 Two prices will be charged-the current ones for the customary amounts of food and lower charges for the war portions '' which will consist of food of the same quality but from one-half to two-thirds of the quantity
 If this method becomes popularized in America not only on railroads but ho- tels and restaurants, patriotic and economical grounds, it is estimated by G. c. Cullen, passenger traffic manager of the Lackawanna, that the people s savings in food consumed on railroads alone will amount to S6 OOO OO0 vearlv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Italy Joins Scientific Mission

Paris, June 17.-Italy has joined England in deciding to participate in the French scientific mission to the United States, which was created on the initiative of Paul Pa.nleve, minister of war, by the ministries of war, marine and armament.
 The Italian delegate will be Professor Abetti. lieutenant in the Italian army. The mission will study in concert with American authorities and experts the sci entific problems concerning the conduct of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Luxemburg Miners Strike When Higher
 Wages Are Refused

Paris, June 17.-Reports are published today that the miners of the Duchy of Luxemburg have gone on strike because the Germans have refused to increase their pay. The Luxemburg government has intervened but in vain. German troops now are on guard and Luxemburg news papers are not allowed to discuss the strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Need Ten Thousand Medical Officers

ron the opuidr science Monlhiy.
 There are about l15.090 physicians in the United States to care for the civil population and provide medical officers for the army and navy. In the event of an army of 100000 men oeing called to the colors, TOGO medical officers, or about per, cent of the. physicians who are in the actual practice of their pro- fession. will be needed at once, and 5000 will later be needed for emergencies. This means that 10000 physicians will have to be entirely detached from their home practice. It will require 700 others a year to replace losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
Very Foolish Husband

MT. BabcoclS had just been telling his wife of an old friend
 And he said he knew me when was a little girl?' interrupted the wife
 No" said Babcoc!l. He dAdn't say anything of the sort''
 "But you just said he did" said Mrs Babcock.
 "No,' said the man. q didn't..'
 Why Charles.' exclaimed the wife What did he say then?"
 ''I said" replied the brute that he knew you when he was little boy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
EDery Woman in the United States Engaged in Personal Control 0f Food Asked 10 Register for Actual
 Membership

Washington June 11Herbert C. Hoover outlined tonight his plans for ensng the nations housewives as actual mem bers o the food administration and appealed to them to join him the fight for conservation measures and the elimination of waste The women will be enrolled during period reg straon from July to July 5 through the council of national defense and the state defense councils
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

We know that the 10000 verses of the Rig-Verda have for 5000 years been ac- curately preserved in the memories of the Brahnins and that not one Brahmin alone, but thousands can today recite it word for word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
HOOVER TO ENLIST HOUSEWIVES M FIGHT TO CONSERVE
 FOOD OF NA7IONBY REGLS7RAT ATYON METHOD JULY TO l5
Belgiun1's Diplomatic Mission Expresses It's
 Gratitude fo America

Washington 17ReIgums today gratitude all that relieve hals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
MISSION
 IN WINDY CITY
Dinner by Members of Ital- ian Colony and One by the
 Reception Committee

Chicago, June 1.-The red, white and green in flags and decorations were prominently displayed here today in hon. or of the visit of the Italian mission
 An automobile drive through the city, luncheon at the Saddle and Cycle Club comprised the restful days program which was brought to a climax by din ner given by members of the Italian col ony tonight.
 The distinguished visitors will leave for Pittsburgh tomorrow night after for nal dinner given by the official recep- ton committee, headed by Alderman R H. Mccormick on behalf of the city The committee includes leaders of all branch es of professional business and social life of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18
June l axes From Intoxicants Not Needed

 Taxes From lntoxicants Not Needed O fAmanca
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  tax on liquor:
 No More Tainted Saloon Taxes the liquor traffic tn the o thu e @ thu money
 Avoid Civil Blunder
 
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 An Excuse 0 Against War Prohibition The voeg sth pendngm  atahon measure which would
 If Any Tax, Make It Prohibitive for from  will naturally b raised r some other source
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

News has been received in this city of the death of Lock Lowery, former res ident of Bessemer, which occurred this afternoon in Dallas. Tex, following an illness of typhoid fever MT. Lowery is a brother of Mrs. w. D. Taylor of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

Not Business From the Syracuse Orange Peel. She-You had no business to kiss me. Melt wasn't business. It was pleas ure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-18

Bessemer lodge No 45s, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons will meet Mon- day night at their hall on Twentieth street Plans will be discussed for the big Masonic picnic, which will be given at East Lake this month.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-11-17
NEW COLLEGE BUILDING
cAPUcHINs OPEN HOUSE OF
STUDIES AT. WASHINGTON.

The province of st. Augustine of the
Capuchin Order, with the permission
of Cardinal Gibbons, has begun the
erection of St. Francis Monastery,
quite close to the Catholic University
in Washington, D. G.. 1t will be built
along the simple lines of the monas-
teries of st. Francis own country.
Mr.. John Kanzar, who spent some
time in Italy, drew the plans, and is
NOW engaged in experimenting the
construction work in all its details.
The site for the new foundation has
been owned by the Capuchins for more
than year, having been purchased in
1916. st. Francis Monastery is being
opened by the Capuchins in order that
members of the Order may attend
special courses at the University in
preparation for work in their colleges.
of which they have two, one at Her.
man, Pa, and one at Hays, Kan.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-11-17

and to the observer 1t is plain that
these young women are not of the
poorer class either.
Speaking with a guardian of the
law recently, we were informed that
in the majority of cases the habitues
Of the Chinese cafe were young
women Of the leisure class. Indeed,
girls who work long and steady hours
are too tired to enjoy Chinese jargon,
with Chinese dishes and drinks, and
these young women are sleeping
when their sisters of leisure are WOO
ing the devils agents in the bolster
GUS cafes of the city, said he. Girls
with good looks and tidily dressed
hang about the doorways of these
places, chattering with downy-lipped
youths, and in the broad noondaysone
can point them out "a the passers-
by, for they are shameless, and $50
long as they are away rom parental
eye indulS e in esHapade which polite
society calls smoking And where
are their parents? Sometimes the
mothers are, at their clubs and the
fathers on the golf grounds. or on the
bowling alley. Sometimes, too, they
are idly dreaming at home, content
that their gentle daughter is visiting
girlffiend, and only awaken to her
deception when the tongue of scandal
has made ribbons of her good name.