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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
LOCATION FOR
 NEW AUDITORIUM

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 For several years past there has at intervals been more or less discussion as to the needs of an auditorium in Birmingham, and I believe by a vote of the people the city was authorized to Issue bonds for the purpose of building an auditorium, but for some reason the matter seems to have been dropped. At any rate, we have not seen the sub- ject discussed In the newspapers re- gently. Someone suggested not long since that the auditorium be built on the negro school site on South Eighteenth street. which, to my mind, is just about as unsuitable a location as could be thought of
 Now, I want to suggest to our city authorities and our citizens in general a location which is worthy of real con sideration and one that is ideal in every way. I refer to the late Mrs Hilman lot on Sixth avenue and Eighteenth street, north. All will recall that in her will, which was recently probated, that the good lady bequeathed among others her property on Sixth and Seventh ave- nes, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets to the city of Birmingham and the county of Jefferson, to be admin istered or sold by said city and county for the benetfi of the Hillman hospital sand Orphans Home at East Lake. Now, why not the city acquire the Sixth ave- Nlue property, which I judge fronts pos sHbly 200 feet on Sixth avenue. and ex- tanding back 190 feet to the alley? This pNoperty no doubt could be purchased aN fair price and on long time, and nl so doing the spirit and letter of thS, legator will have been carried out Tho location is easily accessible and just far enough removed from street car lines t5 avoid the noise nuisance
 In{ cor.cluson. will say that I do not, nor does any relative of mine, own property that would be enhanced m value by the location of the auditorium at this point. Now, what say you, ev- erybody? Let's get busy and build our auditorium at Sixth avenue and Eight eenth street, north. Respectfully,
 G. A. LEXANDER.
 1226 Twelfth avenue, north.
 Birmingham, August "A, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

As far as the threatened miners strike is concerned, the clouds which have how cred over the industrial field for several weeks, at 10 o'clock last night slightly lifted.
 William E. Wilson, Secretary of Labor, who for several days has been attempt ing to pacify discordant elements. did not venture the prediction that light permanently would be brought out of chaos He did believe, however, that hope that differences might be adjusted and the situation composed, still existed.
 While the optimism he entertained might have been suspended by single thread, he felt justified in cancelling reservation which otherwise would have resulted in his departure for Washing ton this morning. It is now his inten- tion to leave this afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

vious that the tangle could not be strengthened The secretary prepared to leave. But at 10 o'clock the clouds again temporarily lifted. The secretary postponed, for the second time in half day, his hour of departure.
 1t was impossible to ascertain last night the latest development which re- vived the secretary's hope. It is believ- ed. however that it was in the form Of suggestion from the one faction or the other that at some subsequent date and dependent on the outcome of the opera tors efforts to secure revision in the price scale as established by the Presi- dent, the question of wages be reopened.
 It is positively established that the operators have made no concessions as to the miners demand that their union be recognized, that an S-hour day be es- tablished or that the properties be work ed on an "open shop basis. It is equal ly as positively established that the op- orators have consented to no immediate readjustment of the wage scale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
LOFTUS CUDDY DIES < VERY SUDDENLY IN
 N EW HAMPSHIRE
Father of Mrs. Mercer Barnett Passes Away While on Vacation.
 Funeral Will Be in Cleveland

Telegrams received in Birmingham yes- terday announced the death in New Hampshire of Loftus Cuddy of Cleveland, O., father of Mrs. Mercer Barnett of Bir- mingham. MT. Cuddy was at the Mount Washington hotel, Pleasantwood, N. H., and died very suddenly.
 MT. and Mrs. Mercer Barnett left for Cleveland last night, where the funeral will be held.
 MT. Cuddy was president of the Lake Carriers association, which operates large fleet of steamers on the great lakes. He had visited his daughter in Birming- ham frequently and was we'll known here. MT. Cuddy's oldest son, who is Canadian, is in England, while another son, Jeff Cuddy, is volunteer in the Cleveland aviation corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
MCCORMACK ON THE
 WALL STREET JOURNAL

Local operators were not surprised, de- spite the situation in which they are placed at the announcement by the Wal Street Journal, copies of the latest edi- tion of which reached Birmingham yes terday, that the action of the President in fixing prices had aided industrials.
 That Is probably true" stated George B. Mccormack, president of the operators association. Indus trial. as whole, have 1t Is indicated, been benefited. Anthracite coal pro- ducers, I am led to believe, were fav- ored by very fair treatment. But the anthracite producers are not the sole producers of coal New York, as is generally known, does not realize that there is a country west of the Hud- son river.
 But local operators are hit We are so hard hit as a matter of fact, that in a comparative sense, the threatened strike of miners pales into insignificance."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
YOUNG MEN ARE
 DEFENDANTS IN X J. c. GREENE SUIT

An error was made in the initials or defendants in the report of sult filed by J. c. Greene, former proprietor of the Greene Drug company. in yesterday S issue
 Three separate suits were filed by MT. Greene, all alleging that the defendants circulated remarks reflecting on his sus- ness integrity. One suit is for $35,oOO damages against Robert F. Burnett, an- other for s15,OOo against L. M. Irvine and the third for s15,ooo against P. M. Cornwall.
 MT. Burnett is connected with the R. D. Burnett Cigar company, MT. Irvine is cigar clerk at the Greene Drug com pany and MT. Cornwall is bookkeeper at the Greene Drug company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
GERMAN CAPTURED IN
 CAR OF AIRPLANES IN
 A.G.S. RAILROAD YARDS
Gave Name of Mike Smith to Arresng Officers After Tele gram Disclosed the Fact That He Was Not Arnold Hin kle, Escape From Fort Oglethorpe-Poice Hold
 ing Suspect Charge of Trespassing

The identity of the German arrested yesterday in a car of aeroplanes at the yards of the Alabama Great Southern railroad has proved to be a puzzle to local police.
 Following the arrest, which was made at about 4 o'clock yesterday morning, it was stated that the German was Ar mold Hinkle, interned German at Fort Oglethorpe, who escaped Thursday night. After this a telegram was received by local detectives from Cedartown, Ga, saying that Hinlxle had been arrested there and was being held.
 Special Officer Evans of the railway company arrested the man when he found him In the car. Officer Evans said that he was watching for Hinkle and when he saw the broken seal on a car of aeroplanes owned by the government he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
ALA. CLUB WOMEN
 TO FINANCE ARMY
 HOSPITAL SERVICE
Movement to Use Self Denial Fund for Hospital Service Is Growing.
 Mrs. Haley to Present Plans

The movement inaugurated among the womens clubs of this district to divert all possible funds from ordinary club expenditures towards financing hospital service In France, will probably become statewide. Women's clubs in other Ala bama sections are becoming so interested in pushing the same work in their own localities that Mrs J. F. Hooper. pres- dent of the Alabama Federation of Wom-. en's clubs. has requested that a detailed explanation of the scheme be presented to the executive board of the State Fedora ton at a meeting called for August 31 in Birmingham.
 Mrs. l.. J. Haley, local chairman of the ter to the board and 1t is probable that army hospital service nnanced by club women from a self-denial rund will be made a State Federation movement for the approaching club year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

entered and found the man in a corner of the car, arresting him for trespass- ing.
 When questioned by police authorities the prisoner stated that he was Arnold Hinkel and had escaped from Fort Ogle- thorpe. Two hours later after the tele- gram was received saying that Hinkle had been captured In Georgia, he denied that he was the escaped German and gave his name as Mike Smith. He also said that he was from New York. where he was interned six weeks ago.
 Detectives say it is evident he is want ed somewhere and that he will be held here until it is learned where he is want ed He has on a pair of army shoes, which were polished black. Detective Brannon has made his finger prints and pictures of him. He is being held in the city jail while the investigation continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
BULLETIN TELLS
 HOW TO MARKET
 FARM PRODUCTS
Food Preparedness Bureau Has Pre- pared Valuable Statement to Help
 Farmers Market Crops

Preparing Farm Products for Mar kets' is the title of valuable folder of 10 pages just from the press, issued by the food preparedness bureau. The pamphlet tells of all the means of proper marketing of farm products and includes the present freight rates on farm prod ucts from various Alabama points to Birmingham.
 There are many suggestions as to standardizing and preparing farm prod ucts for market in order that loss in transit may be minmized and better prices obtained, The more important commodities are briefly discussed in the bulletin, taking up Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggs, candllng eggs, packing eggs, poultry and how to slip, peanuts syrup, celery. alfalfa hay, Johnson grass hay, corn, oats, wheat and velvet beans.
 Prof. J. F. Duggar of Auburn has writ ten an interesting article on ''The Value of Co-Operative Marketing which is printed in the bulletin. A partial list of the manufacturers of crates and boxes for shipping produce of various kinds is also shown, as well as manufacturers of syrup barrels egg candlers, dealers in syrup cans, equipment and bags for grain and feed shipments
 Possibly the most interesting thing to the shipper in the bulletin is the table of present freight rates to Birmingham from points adjacent to Birmingham or those towns known as Birmingham ter ritory." These bulletins will be mailed to those who are interested and a CODY may be had by writing the food pre- pardness burea, making a request for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Suits Filed

Suit was filed yesterday against the Empire Security company, the Globe se- curity company and Eugene Enslen by M F. Webb for s10.0O0 damages. The plaintiff alleges assault and battery.
 Suit was filed against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company by Roberta Watson for $5000 damages, the plaintiff alleging personal injuries.
 Suit was fii,d by Jim Nixon against the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany for $500, the plaintiff alleging per- sonal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Two Fords Stolen

The theft of two Fords was reported to police headquarters yesterday afternoon. The car of J. F. Hays, 621 Twenty-third street. north. was stolen from in front of the Title Guarantee building between 1:3O and 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and the Ford roadster of Dr. J. c. Mo- Daniel 27O0 Avenue G, was stolen from his residence during Friday night, the re ports say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

ly we should be permitted to buy cat tle and other live stock wherever pos sible.'
 The members of the state live stock sanitary board are: James A. Wade, commissioner of agriculture. chairman; pr. c. A. Cary, secretary; R. J. Goade, Gastonburg; Clarendon Davis, Hunts vile. and Prof. George s. Templeton. Auburn.
 It is claimed that on account of the ruling of the state live stock board the Alabama packing houses are at the present slaugntering only about 50 per cent of their capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
LETTERS Tc EDITOR
,gilI &i5 Av " ,Rovs

Win Aid Army Boys
 To the lAar of The Age-Herald:
 Having sided in ! tie Rock Ark, and vicin for lS yes s. coming here from ther, January x V. am in po- sition to the soldisrl who are soon to eitrain fer Camp Pike. If their pas tors will me q is of names of worthy you men ! wss ake pleasure in giving the acte of introduction to good people of t3e!f own faithy or avoca- ton; also 1 ils yegas non of no church affilia tions eestrs tss same on prov ing to be of good moral eaa racter. The best Ass are noue too good for our valiant c9s nra ,S rests with the good women nf ti e9nAtI g to safeguard the morals slss stlanser within their gates, for i fsesNed in the best homes, they naaeNs2 fly go where they are ma Nscolo@ whether the means be fair 9}N
 Afss n, GREEN. Birmingham, aNs0'i Nl. l224 Maple wood ave, sol Aane ain 5l2s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
"TOO POOR TO PRODUCE
 COAL" SAYS MIR. MOORE

Tn explaining these figures yesterday afternoon, MT. Moore declared that it was obvious that the less the coal he produced the richer he would become.
 T have instructed the superinten- dent" he added, ito produce just enough coal to keep the faithful miners--those who have resisted the blandishments and threats of union rganizers-employed
 Unless there is a revision in the Presidents scale of prices it is patent that I will have to go out of bus mess. As I have previously stated, however I do not believe the Presi- dent has desire to punish Alabama operators, and, therefore, I believe that when he is given proof of condi- tions in this district, he will author ize revision in his figures.
 Regarding my figures, I know that they are typical of figures which other operators similarly situated will show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Florence Hotel 2d Ave. and 18th St.

Thoroughly remodeled and newly fur nished. Absolutely modern. Excellent cafe. Rates: Rooms without bath $1.00 per day. Rooms with private bath $1.50 per day. Whitman taxicabs and garage In connection with hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
THE :. FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Birmingham, Alabama
STATEMENT OF JUNE 20. 1917

Resources Loans and discounts ..... .$12,O30, 0S0.60 1GJVerdrafts .......... S5o.01 U. s. bonds (par) ....... 1,5O0,OOO.OO state of Alabama bonds .. 127.00O.O0 Stock in Fed. Reserve Blk. 90.0O0.OO Other stocks and bonds .. 1,392'S01.S Liberty bonds ........... 21I,67O.OJ Bankfng house. ........... 4OI,1l1.I1 Other real estate . 112,291.S5
 Cash n vault .$1 ,251,I94 With banks. 3,225,537 50 With U. s. Tr S2.OO0.0O With Fed. Re- serve bank. S5O,447.00-- 5,4O9,17s.62
 s21.341 ,666.34
 Liabilities Capital stock s 1,5O0, ,00O % Surplus and profits 1,61S,422.V5 Reserved for taxes O.149.s9 Circulation ... 1,40O.0OO %
 Deposits Individual .$14,59O, ,476.Z5 Bank ...... 2,OS7 ,017.35 U. s. ..... I25,OOO.0O-- 16,SO2, ,494.1O
 21,341 ,666.34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Delegation Goes to Washing ton to Show Authorities
 That Mines Must Close
CANNOT PRODUCE
 COAL AT FIGURES
 SET BY PRESIDENT
Walter Moore Submits Cost Sheets to Prove He Will Lose 28.9 Gents Per Ton on Every Ton
 Sold

A committee of the Alabama Coal Op- erators' association will leave Birming- ham this morning for Washington, where before proper officials, the result in this district of the Presidents fixation of bi- luminous prices, will be laid bare.
 The committee follows. Morris W. Bush, chairman, George +. Peter, James BonHyman. Frank Nelson, JT., w. c. Adams, s. l.. Yerkes, D. l.. Ad- Ter, E. J. Rowe, W. E. Henley and Err skine Ramsay, ex-officio.
 Armed with cost sheets prepared and sworn to by operators of the numerous mines in the Birmingham district the committee, it is indicated, will first in- terview Frank S. Peabody, chairman of the coal supply committee of the coun- cil of national defense. Next, the oper- ators will talk with Chairman Har- ris and associate members of the federal trade commission.
 It is regarded as probable that Dr. H. A. Garfield, recently appointed coal dictators will not be prepared to receive the committee.
 OPERATORS CONSULT
 DEF ORE DEFAR UkE
 To the authorities, the committee will tell and attempt to prove a very simple story to the effect that if revision in the price figures of the President is not ob- tained, Alabama mining properties will perforce go out of business.
 The operators of the district consulted yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Hill nd bo o,aI, ment that business under prsent condi- tions could not be continued. It was the sense of the gathering that if pro- ducers must sell at the Presidents figures, they were willing for the Presi- dent to take possession of their proper ties.
 The operators furnished the committee which goes to Washington with their cost sheets, each itemized to the mi nutest detail, and each accompanied by affidavit of an auditor. Judging from the cost sheets, operators cannot pro- duce coal as cheaply as the President would have them sell 1t.
 THE COST SHEET
 OF EMPIRE MINES
 Walter Moore, owner of the Empire mines, authorized The Age-Herald to reproduce the digest of his cost sheet one regarded by other operators as in measure typical of all.
 The production of the Empire mines is 1S.1 per cent No l lump; 42.3 per cent No ?, lump, and 44.6 per cent slack.
 Under the Presidents prices, No. may be sold for $2.65; No. 9 for $40, and slack for s2.15.
 The July 1917 cost sheet of the Empire mines shows that it cost to produce ton of coal, $2.55.9.
 Were all the production No. l. lump, the Empire mines would clear 99 per cent per ton. Under the average price at which the production of these mines may be sold, each ton would bring on the market $2.27. representing net loss of cantS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25

EIEVING that cucampmcnt troop,
X battlefront service artillery
- the Swis, Nancy searching Sag
find where jolt that viii black and blue be landed on
The 'l" Rhine where
have been adng west Nkrh but have uncovered American training
Christmas
where trench raid caSuat9in November
would be that number ot American
the lueyl because know that be
We only know of the trench and the little artillery work that
sector The entire force training in that vicinity be only brigade
less than regiment
Many have idea that already has established
for Iersmg and that the front which Americans work in
earnest not only has been selected. but occupied
Such belief does with the facts Instead OF their being big
camp three big camps which the Americans located Tcrshug
and the betcd all
OF the earth oaizc a bit all the northern France
advance base marking the which
big 1918 has been selected the caution has been taken
conceal that that information the Bcc could make plans
conng and by local concentration give young san that
would be hearndmg Nothing would please the Hun than to be ready
for PerShmg No foolish enough think that the
batenc with strength sufficient cripple the from
There ganng that the euons could administer local defeat
they had the advance information So the fact that casual
ties suffered the borders the lost provinces does indicate that
that our zone OF chief activity More probably indicates that Nancy
merely the location OF one base training unit
Pershns has taken portion Of the fighting line All American
units that have gone into front line trenches to the present have merely
for that have been generated by allies
Mitchell Palps local that have 100000 soldiers
France remains the one estimate to put confidence in for the statement OF
Mr. Palmer the administrations custodian evoked neither
criticism denial from Washington
The Kansas City Star observed dtorialy recently that figures the Ger
man in France widely We cite the estimates
German forces today is only 5lNOD divided as follows:
On the front 100000 the 100000; Italian
front 100000; on the Balkan front, 10000
The
alone 100000 however while Italian authorities
forces Italy $4,000 instead the 100000 the LEcho de
The latter uifcs his by Anglo
where the British and French forces exceed 100000 considerably there
made Of only three bataon Each battalion says
maximum of only $50 rifles making maximum $3.50 rifles division
the same way on the eastern front whe there are Su 5 divisions
ice each has been greatly weakened by withdrawing individual units His
theory that only skeleton Of Germany really remains
counting 4oneombaa H the total strength OF the % forces now is
only 5SdOOO men-W MI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
THE PACKING HOUSE DEMANDS.

MEAT PRICES SuCh that packing companies should
AVA be able to pay living wage to their employees. The
demands of the Meat Cutters union may not ask more than
that depending somewhat the point OF view. Some Of
the employees doubtless mdcpad and IN justice there
should be an adjustment But there should not be strike
this time and the government should that there is
not if the packers and employees unable adjust their
differences There should not be packing house strike
now for the that great industry should be
allowed lag Meat production as essential the vel
fare of the army and the nation as the manufacture OF
munitions The effort to conserve meat is evidence that
the demand exceeds the supply and that maximum produc
ton is needed to fiji needs
Strikes are always expensive, frequently costing more
than they worth to anyone But almost invariably
their success for the labor organization which backs them
depends on public support Right now although people
know the cost OF living high and that there need for
advanced wages in many lines they in mood to
countenancc strikes certainly until all possible efforts
at mediation and arbitration have failed.
The man who finds it hard to meet his bills on much
more than the packing house aborcrs humble wage OF
II cents an hour will naturally ,ympahlze with one SO
unfortunately situated But there is growing under
standing OF the need of sacrifice and patience rather than
a policy which will hamper industry. For the sake ot the
nation we'll for labor own interest demands should
not be pressed to the point Of business stagnatiou Also
something is expected OF the packers They should make
concessions rather than have their business tied up Like
labor capital has larger stake in this than the wages
dividends OF a month year. hey should strive to
reach an amicablc agreement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-25
A RED CROSS TRIUMPH.

CHRISTMAS has an added thrill TIN, year ior bo,c who
gave to the Red Cross during the b drive Just closed
With h, district apparcnt, leading the nation m proper
onatc giving people OF Oklahoma and the 1cNa, pan
handle have special cause for jublaou Donations the
mercy Of mankind such a, this, must beautifully ypfy the
Christmas spirit and bring blessing the gycr well
a, 10 those unforunatcs whom the mission serves The
pride of achievement proper and natural and the salts
faction OF having helped will bring Christina, cheer
than all the gucgng gcwgaw, used to brighten the average
Christmas.
And here b, something apparent to those who have fol
lowed the campaigns, Tor the yar,u, funds conducted