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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
15,OO0 Shipbuilders Are
 Registered With U. $,

Washington, May S.--In announcing tonight that department of labor ern ployment agencies throughout the country had registered 15.000 skilled shipbuilders for work on the great wooden merchant fleet Secretary Vii son said this achievement was "only minor step in the nationwide mob ilization of labor proposed by the ad- ministration as a war measure He made a plea for popular support and cooperation and for larger con gressional appropriation for mobiliza- ton work.
 Organization of the man power of our vital industries at home is just as necessary in this war as the prop CT distribution and use of our man power at the front" said the secre- tary. The work is building up ev- cry day and every day the depart ment Is locating new points tA which labor must be diverted in orfer to avoid waste"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
ANN|STON IS HOST
 TOCONVENT|ON OF
 FEDERATED CLUBS
Large Number of Delegates in Attendance and Splen- did Programme Car
 ried Out

| Anniston. May (Special)-A A
 large number of the states most prom inent women are in Anniston this week attending the annual convention of
 the Federated clubs of north Alabama, which are represented here at a meet l ing in the Alabama hotel parlors with the Wednesday Study club, Miss An gusta Cobbs, president; the Europa club, Miss Etta Constantine. president
 the Euterpean club. Miss Sadie Le5den' president; and the Woman's Book club, Mrs R. M. Ingram, president, acting as hosts
 The committee on credentials met at | 2:S0 Thursday afternoon and at o'clock the federation was called to order by the chairman. Mrs. Eugene Smith. Rev. Carleton Barnwell deliv- cred the invocation. Mrs. Stephen Thompson the welcome address and l Mrs. J. H. Sawyer the response, fol- I lowing which the report of Mrs. Smith, 1 the chairman. and the reports of the clubs were read. Mrs. Odis Tombstone sang a beautiful solo at the opening session. s
 Following an automobile ride ovet the city, tea at the Country club and dinner at the Alabama the evening session was opened with an invoca- l tion by Rev. Leon M. Latimer, fol- lowed by duet by Messrs. Sawyer and Bullard and a musical number by Mrs | Northern. Mrs. Hooper of Selma, the state president. then delivered her ad- dress and after violin numbers by Mrs Scott Roberts and Mrs. Sam Pelham 1 pr. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of 1 the Birmingham city schools, made an address.
 An address by Dr. George Eaves ot Birmingham will be one of the fea- lures of Friday morning and the con- vention will come to an end Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Full Responsibility of Censoring Joffre's Remarks Accepted by Frenchmen

Washington, May S.-Although the French mission has accepted full respon- sibilty for censoring Marshal Joffres remarks on the immediate need of send ing American troops to France, contro- versy continues as to whether the ex- purgation might not have been made as a result of opposition of the army general staff to sending American troops out of the county at a time when they are wanted for training the new army.
 The state department has officially dis claimed any part whatever Tn the ex- purgation and has made 1t plain that 1t
 issued Marshal Joffre's statement as 1t was delivered by the French mission, purely as an act of courtesy to the visi- tors because it has facilities for issu- ing copies of documents and the French mission has none.
 War department officials declined to discuss the incident at all because it touches on subject about which the de- partment discourages any speculation at this time. Only yesterday Secretary Baker. in an official statement deplored speculation on when American troops were to go abroad and indicated that no final decision has been reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
SCOTTISH RITE
 REUNION ID CLOSE Thirty-Second Degree Will Be Conferred Today at
 Masonic Temple

With the conferring of the thirty second degree this morning the spring reunion of the Scottish Rite Masons will come to close after a most suc- cessful session.
 Alabama Consistory No. l was con- vened last night by F. B. Keiser, mas ter of kadosh. and the thirty-first de- gree was conferred. and this morning the work will be completed by the comforting of the thirty-second degree by the following officers:
 Master of kadosh, F B. Keiser, S2d deg. K c. C. II.
 Prior J. B. Bethea Jr., sgd deg.
 Preceptor. Ernest Matthews. S2d deg. Chancellor, J. U. Ray. 3Sd deg. hon Primate. Arthur Barton. 32d deg. K. C. c. H.
 Master of ceremonies. w. H. Wolver- ton, 32d deg.
 Expert. H. c. crelly. s2d deg.
 Captain of the guard, J. R. T. Rives, 32d deg
 Sentinel. Lew Lazarus. Ssd deg. hon, elect
 Chanter, c. P. Orr, sgd deg
 Sacrificers. Lew Lazarus, 3Sd deg. hon, elect. chief sacrifices: S. J. Erc1x- ert, S2d deg; F. s. Barnes. sgd deg; J. F. Carle, 32d deg; John B. Bethea, ST., S2d deg: Coke s. Wright, 32d deg.; Marc Link, 32d deg: M. P. McGlath- cry, 32d deg; Albert Stradford, 22d deg.
 MUSIC
 Festival, "Te Deum E" (Buck). Magnificat (Spross).
 The Benedictus (Schnecker).
 A. Thomas. 32d deg, first tenor; I. MnrrtQ [ " w. Myers, 32d deg, first bass; P F. Davidson, 32d deg. second bass; Fred L. Grambs, 32d deg. organist and di- rector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Dr. R. $. C0upland Declines
 Election as Bishop of
 the Atlanta Diocese

Atlanta, May 3,-Dr. R. S. Coup.and, rector of Trinity church in New Orleans. and recently selected by the diocesean n council of the Episcopal church for bishop of the Atlanta diocese, has declined to accept His decision was made known today in letter to Dr. c. B. Winner of St. Lukes church here, who is chairman of the notification committee. pr. Coup land has been i'll and was confined to his home when selected at the Macon meet ing.
 Another selection will have to be made by the council at meeting to be called by Dr. Winner, chairman of the standing committee. Dr. Wilmer himself led in the voting for Is ballots at the last council, and when he withdrew pr. Coupland was elected on the seventeenth ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

Representatives of the various civic organizations of Birmingham will meet with the members of the board of reve- nue at the courthouse at 10 o'clock this morning to urge the board to rescind it's action in cutting off inspectors in the anti-cattle tick work. The meeting was called at the instance of the Real Estate exchange following a resolution con demning the action of the board at the regular weekly luncheon yesterday.
 The active cooperation of the Civic association, the Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate exchange, the Business Mems league the Alabama State Fair association and other similar organiza- uons has been enlisted in the movement and representatives of all these organi- zations will be present at the courthouse meeting this morning.
 The citizens of the city and county generally have continued to express their regreat at the action of the boarS of revenue in stopping it's support of cattle inspection, thereby nullifyng the work of the past months and again mak- ing this county an infested area. In a statement regarding the matter yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Stock Market Breaks Following Pessimistic
 Views From Washington

New York, May 3.-Stock market prices broke sharply at today's opening. The pessimistic views of officials at Wash ington regarding international conditions caused by general liquidation.
 Declines of to points were being reg stered at the outset by Bethlehem Steel new stock United States Steel, the ship pings, metals. American WOolen, Central Leather. and various other issues in the war groups. Rails were equally weak the leaders averaging l point declines, Delaware and Hudson showing an ex- treme loss of 35t at 112.
 Secondary offerings were mostly al lower levels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
MRS. MATHIS TELLS. ONEONTA PEOPLE OF THE FOOD SITUATION
Farmers and Business Men Are Thoroughly Aroused by Speech and Cam
 paign Is Started

! Oneonta, May 3-(Special)--A meeting of the business men was addressed here today by Mrs. Mathis the greatest wom- an farmer of the age. who. in practical way told of the conditions existing in | this country as to the food supply. She said the people of Blount county must prepare immediately to feed themselves. She said it would be only snort time | until no more food supplies of any kind would be shipped into this county, and if the people did not raise something to eat they would not get it.
 She said every man could make a liv- ing on seven acres of land if he would try. She then told how this could be done. She said her plan was to keep something growing on the land all the time. She then went into details about what to grow and when to plant 1t.
 She urged the people to economize and stop wasting so much of their earnings. She said the worthless dogs in this coun- try were consuming enough stuff to feed the people of Alabama for several months and she would be glad to see all of them put out of existence.
 Through the bankers and business men present it was shown that the conditions in this county are much more serious than any had supposed. One man made the remark that 20 per cent of the farm CTS in his community did not have sup plies enough to keep them going for the next three weeks and that they must have help.
 Immediately after Mrs. Mathis fin ished her address central committee consisting of the following citizens was selected to work out plans for the assist ance of those who need help: J. A Brice, president of the Farmers Savings bank; T. H. Davidson, president of the Oneonta Trust and Banking company; A. A. Fendley, president of the Blount County bank; K. G. Alldredge, probate judge; John F, Keton. eX-probate judge Dr. N. c. Denton, city health officer W. J. Shelton tax collector; c. w. Dar- den and T. B. Russell, attorneys; J. E. Green, warehouseman; W. D. Cowden, J. H. Lowry, ". T. Buckner and O.. D. Bynum, merchants.
 This committee held a meeting this aft ernoon and is working out plans to as- sist those who need help.
 The people of Oneonta are thoroughly aroused over tlle situation and some per- manent good will result from the meet ing and the address delivered by Mrs. Mathis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Justice of the Peac|
 Killed in Tennesd

Chattanooga, May 3.-JoH superintendent of the Chat] and Coal corporations mir night shot and instantly k Davis. aged 2s, a justice 1 of Sequatchie county. TheI place on the streets of Du was shot twice and immediat tragedy Smith was arrested preliminary hearing, beitigN bond of $l0,000. He will be 6 trial at the next term of meets here May 22.
 The shooting is alleged t due to remarks made by Ds ing a daughter of Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
R. P. Vim

Funeral services over the remains of R. F. Winn. who died at II o'clock Wednesday at Republic following ar attack of heart trouble. will be con ducted this afternoon at ? o'clock with interment in Crumley's Chapel ceme- tery. The deceased was 49 years of age and Is survived by his widow and five daughters. Misses Lucille, Mabel and Flora Vim and Mrs. Ethel Dan- Tel of Birmingham and Mrs. Jessie Scott of I4onEview, Tex; two sons Claude and Tom Winn of Mt. McKin- ley. Me. and three sisters Mrs. John Vaughan and Mrs. Emma Scott of Re- public. and Mrs Jane Vim oi Greers. S, c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Mrs. Camelia Lacy

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ca melia Lacy. aged 55 years. who died at 9 o'clock Wednesday night at the. family residence, 1129 Culiom street, from an attack of pneumonia. will be announced later by Johns Undertake ing company. The deceased is sur vived by three daughters. Miss Clare Lacy and Mrs, N. A. Reger of Bir- mingham. and Mrs W. c. Snellgrove of Gadsden. and two sons. w. Ross and Russell Lacy of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

The Ideal features separate skirts, ranging in price from $2sS to $12.95
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb present q full page of store news for today's shoppers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Mrs. Sarah E. Sims

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Sarah P. Sims. age 62 years, who died at her residence in Crestline Heights Wednesday after long ill., ness. were conducted from McElwain's S church yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock. Interment was in McElwain cemetery with s. w. Woodin Under taking company in charge. The de- ceased is survived by three sons, Viii liam, c. s. and Howard T. Sims; her husband, W. T. Sims, and two daugh- ters. Mrs. W. w. Latham and Mrs. E. c. Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Regular Army Recruiting
 Showing Good Results

Washington. May s.-Regular army re- cruiting again showed good results yes- terday with total of 2665 men accepted making 45,540 brought into the service since April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Jamie Thompson

The remains of Jamie Thompson. ws.o died at the residence, l15 Montgom- cry street. West End. will be sent to Springvilie this afternoon at 5 o'clock by Lige Loy Undertaking company. She is survived by her parents and one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 3.-Alabama: Thun- defshowers Friday; Saturday probably fair.
 Georgia: Thundershowers Friday; Sat urday probably fair and somewhat cooler.
 Mississippi Partly cloudy Friday; thun- dcrshowers east portion; cooler south west portion; Saturday fair.
 Tennessee: Showers Friday, probably thunderstorms; Saturday fair little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
The Japanese Way to Remove { Don't Hurt a Bit Easy and
The Magic Touch of Ice-int Does It. Just Touch Sto
 Then the Corn Callous Shrivels Lifts Off. Ii
 Your Feet Will Feel Cool and Fine

. he will shrivel right u| pick him out after 8 mint. No pain. not a either when applying
 wards, and 1t doesniI
 the skin.
 Ice-mint is the real
 cret of fine healthy, Il vents foot odors and cool, sweet and conf now selling like wild Just ask in any d1 little Ice-mint and
 suffering, tired fec
 their lives. There is
 nor nothing "just as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Drill Chastin

The remains of Mrs Grill Chastin, who died at local infirmary Tues day night. age 23 years, were shipped to Mineral Springs yesterday morning at $50 o'clock by Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

Just touch of Ice-mint and "Oh!" what rehefJ Corns and callouses van ish, soreness disappears and you can dance all night or walk all day and your corn$ won't hurt bit. No matter what you have tried or how many tin es you have been disap- pointed, here is a real help for you lce-mint touches that sore, tender corn your poor tired, aching feet will ieei so cool, easy and comfortable that that yow will just sigh with relief. unink nf if: just little touch of mat 9eAghtfuL cooling Ice-mint and
 real foYt joy Is yours. No matter now oiV or tough your pet corn is,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Foley Badger

Funeral services over the remains of Foley Badger, aged years. the infant son of Mir and Mrs. A. K Badger, who died at 9:30 Wednesday night, were conducted from the resi- dence. 1880 Nineteenth street, north, at l:S0 p m. yesterday. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery with Lige Loy Undertaking company in charge. Sur viving are his parents and two broth CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
ALAbAM|ANS WANT SOUTHERN MAN ON
 NITRATE COMMITTEE
Two Senators and w. P. G. Harding Suggest Name of R. F. Bower, Farmers
 Union Agent
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, May 3.-(Spe- cial. Jon the urgent solici- tation of Senators Bankhead and Underwood and w. P. c. Harding, governor of the federal reserve board, Presi- dent Wilson this afternoon took under advisement the interest of the southern farmer in the proposition of the manufacture by the gov ernment of nitrates.
 Specifically the Alabamians re- quested the President to name south ern man familiar with and vitally in terested in agriculture to membership on the committee appointed to study nitrate supply for the manufacture of explosives and fertilizers"
 At the present time no southern man is a member of that committee practical ly all of the members being employees of the government in the various depart ments. The name of R. F. Bower, legis- lative agent of the farmers union, was suggested. President Wilson agreed to discuss the matter with members of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
No Bids for Tennesse

Nashville, Tenn, May 3. no bids on the Tennessee road when for a third tim was offered for sale by a | of the federal court. The A poned till June 9,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
NILSSON INTERESTED

President Wilson was apparently deeply interested in the discussion of the Ala bamians and promised ito look imme- diately into the proposals.' MT. Harding and Senator Underwood are understood to be optimistic to the extent of believ- ing the President will namo Sir. Bower a member of the nitrate supriy" com mittee. Senator Bankhead. however, is inclined to pessmism.
 No immediate development in the ni- trate situation is expected. In the dis cussion this afternoon with the Presi- dent no reference to Muscle Shoals Was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
SHOULD MAKE HASTE

On account of the doubt as to the dura- tion of the war against Germany the Alabamians urged the President to iii- sist that haste be made in getting ,he proposed plant under construction. Sen ator Underwood protested Automatically against what he thought unnecessary delay in the inclination of the govern ment to test every newly discovered process for the manufacture of nitrogen. Senator Bankhead informed the Presi- dent that southern people were under the impression that they were being neglect ed in the preliminary work, inasmuch as none of them were represented on the va rious committees named to study and master the prodigious problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
TO GATHER STATISTICS

Statistics on comparative tonnage and cost of coal to the railroads anc industrial plants at the present time are compared to year ago and the cost of materials entering into the manufacture of farm implements are TO be gathered for the information of Congress.
 If the trade commission finds there are existing agreements or evidences of tacit understanding as to prices on the part of coal operators and others it Is to furnish the evidence to the department of justice with it's recom- mendation as to what penalty shall be exacted in each case
 The trade commission is also di- rected to inquire whether the prices now charged for engines cars and other equipment and supplies needed by the railroads and industrial estab- iishments generally bear a reasonable relation to the cost of production.
 The introductory part of the resolu- ton recites the effect upon efficient Industrial organization for the war of rising costs of material The gist of the resolution follows:
 ALMOST PROHIBITIvE
 "Whereas. The cost of coal has now reached the point where 1t is almost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Georgia Man Seeks to Have an Investigation of the
 Whole Subject
PRESENT PRICES ARE
 BLOW TO RAILROADS
Resolution Urges Importance of Hay ing Railroads and Factories Given Every Facility During the
 Present Emergency
Fly HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, May B. Special Representative William Schley Howard of Georgia in resolution offered in the House today, reciting the increased cost of coal to the railroads and in- dustrial plants of the country, directs that an investigation be made by the federal trade commission to disclose whether unfair and exorbitant prices have been exacted by the coal pro ducers.
 The trade commission is directed to report to Congress by November 1, 1917, whether additional legislation is needed to correct the evils which may be disclosed to exist in connection with price conditions.
 It is also to report whether condi- tions found to exist in coal operations justify Congress in authorizing and di- recting the President of the United States to take over such coal mines as shall be found engaged in exacting unfair and exorbitant prices from such railroads, industrial establishments and the consuming public for their use during the period of the existing war; The sum of $500000 is appropriated for the investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
MACHINISTS INSTALL
OFFICERS TOMORROW

All union machinists and their far :
lilies are invited to attend at the Odd
Fellows temple. 1920 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island, on Saturday evening at
s o'clock. joint installation of off,
GERS for the following lodges of the
International Association of Machin-
lists: Ladies auxiliary No. SO, Arsenal
lodge No. 81, Progressive Railway No.
Te5, and Davenport lodge No. 3Ss. The
committee urges the members to bring
their families, and let the Riddles
have good time, too. There will be
no admission charged at the door
Efforts are being made to get an in
ternational officer to take charge oil
the ceremonies. All machinists are
urged to make note of this and not
l,nake any engagements. Two Thousand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
CAMP DODGE SELECTIVE SOLDIERS CAN
SALUTE SUPERIORS WHILE ON THE RUN

Moines theatres. They have made a
big hit wherever they have sung, too.
1t Is the plan at Camp Dodge now to
Oh ganize choruses in every regiment,
for, military authorities always say,
that singing men are fighting men. "
Music will be sent to the cantonment
by the national committee on army
and navy music. composed of w. K.
Brice. ..ew York w r. spalding,
Cambridge, and John Alden Carpen-
ter. Chicago. So the repertoires of
the Camp Dodge songbirds needn't be
limited The Trench and Barracks
Glee club prepared its own program,
which includes The Star Spangled
Banner "Ameri.> When Johnny
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

visit the boys and take them nice
things to eat and generally look after
their welfare.
The boys not only take their mater
iai wants, but also their troubles, to
these mothers Already many Des.
Aoines women have helped solve the
problems Of a soldier. n
Mrs. Zoe Pearl Park was the orig
inator of the company mother
idea