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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
COOK IS MAN OF GREAT PRESTIGE IN EACH COMPANY It Is a Mans Size Job to Keep Lot of Soldiers
 Well Fed KITCHEN POLICE
 IS IRKSOME DUTY Each Man in Company, However, Is Given Assignment So That
 All Will Share It
 Alike
By NJ. HARVIE

Montgomery, April 2S.-(SpeciaL) )-Of all the problems that army officers, both of the regulars and the volunteers, are called upon to solve the most trouble some are those relating to the feeding of the men. for the old-time problem of the commissariat is ever present
 In the army the most important per sorages are by no means the officers; they are the cooks. The captain of a company may imagine himself the most important man in 1t, but if he does he is deceiving himself, for he can be spared much easier than can the cooks There are plenty of lieutenants competent to be company commanders, but there are mighty few men fitted to be cooks
 The army cook is a highly important individual, as may be imagined. He is hard to get, and once secured occupies place of dignity and importance, in the eyes of the soldiers. second only to that of the regimental commander. The government also realizes his responsibil- ity, for he is given equal pay and al- lowances with the sergeants, which is S1 day. There Is always demand for army cooks, and anyone who can qualify can usually get an appointment without trouble. If anyone interested will write to Company K, Fourth Alabama infan- try, he will find cooks job open now.
 A MANS SIZE JOB
 The cook has a mans size job He and his partner have the responsibility of cooking for & company of 70 or more men, and they must be able to do it under conditions that would drive the av- craze civilian chef to despair. His kitchen is usually a tent. or 8 big tarpau1in thrown over a ridge pole. In permanent camps, as was the case with the Ala bama troops at Nogales, each company is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
GARDEN SHOW ID BE GIVEN ON TOP
 0F BIC BUILDING The Civic Association Plans Unique Ten-Day Event Under Direction of
 w. J. Merten

All is in readiness for the big To-day garden demonstration on the top floor of the Jefferson County Bank building this afternoon between and o'clock under the auspices of the Birmingham Civic association. Preparations are be- ing made to entertain the thousands who are expected to be the guests of the association on this occasion.
 Not only will the visitors see some interesting results in this To-day garden exhibit said w. J. Merten, chairman of the food and garden committee, but seed and other experts will be on hand to show how these results can be ob- tained In the ordinary garden spots. The committee cordially invites the public to take this opportunity of learning some important points about gardening in this hour when the subject is of critical im- portance to the people of the entire na- tion.'
 There will be at the same time an ex- hibit of a few food products that are now raised in Birmingham and can be purchased here. One of the purposes of the Civic association is not only to aid the people in raising their gardens but also to put them in touch with one an- other and with dealers in getting the most economical distribution of food products With this end in view, the food and gardens committee of the as- sociation is preparing to undertake i'm medately activities with reference to home canning, preserving and evaporat- ing of vegetable products, also trying to get a common agency to furnish cans and jars at the best prices that can be obtained.
 At Sundays garden demonstration the following committeeman will be on hand to assist in entertaining the visitors w. J. Merten, chairman; C.. l.. Harold, M. s. Henderson, c. Chamberlayne. w. B. Phillips, o. l. Smith. c. L. Robertson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
Courting Without Kissing
From the Omaha Bee.

From the omaha Bee
 A Chicago doctor is quoted as advis- ing a class of inquiring young men to proceed with their courtship with out the traditional holding of hands and without kissing. He lays down n distinct programme to be followed. with formula for popping the ques- tion. The chances are he knows about as much about this as he does about the fourth dimension. How Dan Cupid must have snickered as he listened to the doctor telling the boys how to arrange matters with the only girl in all the world.
 A formula for asking girl to be- come your wife? What married man is there who honestly can recount what he did say on that great occasion: Or what married woman can tell ex- actly what answer she gave? The ex- quisite delirium that overtakes the lover at this crisis in his courtship obliterates all distinct recollections. He may wake up later on, but for time all is "of such stuff as dreams are made of" As for hugging and kiss ing and holding of hands-well, what is courtship for? Marriages may not be made in heaven, but very few of them are made in cold blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
MEMBERS T. P. A. WILL
 ATTEND CONVENTION

Local members of the Travellers Pro- tective association are looking forward to the meeting of the state association. which convenes in Selma next Friday for a two days session Post B will attend 100 strong, and all members of the T. P. A., their wives and sweethearts. are in vfted to attend the convention. The local delegation will leave the Terminal sta tion on Friday morning at 545 o'clock, and a special car will be provided for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

I officio; John H. Phillips, deputy of the sovereign grand inspector general in north Alabama; J. D. Matlock, J. B. Bethea, Jr.. J. F. Carle, W. P. McAdory, F. B. Keiser Albert L. Reese. Standing Committee-John H. Phil lips, chairman: F. B. Keiser, w. p. l McAdory, J. F. Carle. Jacob Fried man, J. D. Matlock, John B. Bethea, Jr., w. W. Ransom, J. U Ray, N L.. Mewhinney. Albert L. Reese. Reunion-M Newfield. c. R. Patter- son. w. II. Woolworth. Tom o. Smith, Frank M Means. Joe c. Hail.
 Reception-W. J. Rushton Eli Short ridge, w F. Aldrich. George $. Obear, C. J. Geohegan. P. B. Mize. R. E.. Tld- well, w. F. DeShazo, ". A. Hood.
 Entertainment-Sim Klotz, C. w. Barclay. M. c. Hubbard. M C. Crelly
 Director of Work-J. D. Matlock.
 Assistants-John B. Bethea, w. P. McAdory, w W. Ransom. James S. Vance
 Class Directors-John B. Bethea sr., R. B. Watts. F. S. Barnes, A. M.
 Credentials and Tiling-Lew Laza- rus, J. R. T. Rives. c. R. West, W. w Alvey, Bertram Jacobs. George w Hayes
 Paraphernalia-Lee Mccall, Lew Lazarus. J. D. Matlock
 Music-Fred l.. Grambs. N L. New hinney Henry Hidden.
 Scottish Rite Welfare Committee-F B. Keiser. chairman w. NJ McDougal. Willard Drake. Simon Klotz, W. W. Ransom, NJ. Newfield. J. B. Bethea, Lew Lazarus, W. J. Rushton Albert l.. Reese, secretary.
 Scottish Rite Construction Commit tee-F. B. Keiser, president J. D. Mat, lock, honorary vice president; J. E. Bethea, Jr.. w. P. McAdory, C. R. Pat terson, Colman Blach. Ben M. Jacobs, J. r. Carle, Albert L. Reese, secre- tary
 Directors Masonic Temple Assocition -F. B. Keiser. president. council If Kadosh: J. D. Matlock. vice president at large; c. J. Geohegan. secretary: Bertram Jacobs, Lodge of Perfection; N. L. Mewhinney chapter Rose Croix; Simon Klotz, council of Kadosh w. II Wolverton. Alabama consistory: J. A. Downey, Mineral City chapter; w. w. Ransom, Sam Thompson council Col man Blach, King Solomon lodge; w P. McAdory. Lodge of Perfection; J. IT. Heineke, chapter Rose CroiX J Fried man, Alabama consistory; Arthur Bar ton, Cyrene commandery; F S. Barnes, Mineral City chapter; J. B. Bethea. Sr. Birmingham Fraternal lodge; S. E. klippelt, Birmingham temple lodge.
 Programme-James S. Vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

not to send an army to Europe without the consent of Congress. The gentleman did not state that in his statement
 MT. Byrnes of South Carolina: When did the gentleman expect Congress to send them there?
 MT. Bankhead: If the gentleman will permit does not the Britten resolution
 MT. Byrnes of South Carolina: Oh, the gentleman pictures the suffering or women in Belgium and says the women or this country have not lost their pa triotism, and yet he forgot all about the suffering women of Belgium and Joined the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Brit ten) in his effort to prevent the President sending an army to Belgium.
 He said that he is unalterably opposed to drafting men under 21 years or age. He says that now; but he knows, and I know, that the Senate Is going to pass that 21-year provision, and 1t is going to conference, and it Is going to come back in the bill, and the same process Of req soning that induced him to turn turtle on the conscription business will induce him to turn turtle on the age limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
Big Deal in Gravel Made

Guin, April 27.-(SpeciaL)-A big gravel deal has just been consummated here be- tween Messrs. J. M. Altman and l.. D.. Littleton of this city, and MT. F. M. Dobson of Montgomery. The concern will do business under thes firm name of the Guin Gravel company, and will ship gravel from here to all points. The gravel lands lie adjacent to the Frisco railroad, and it is the purpose of the company to develop the property into an extensive and profitable enterprise. The gravel is pronounced by experts to be Of the very highest grade and is especially adapted to the construction of roads, and in many instances superior to other ma terials which are now being used, and much cheaper in cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
BANKHEAD MAKES MAIDEN SPEECH AS MEMBER OF HOUSE Speaks in Defense of the Minority Report on the
 Army Bill THINKS IT PLACES ALL ON AN EQUALITY Believes It Makes the Rich Man as Well as the Poor Man do His
 Full Share During
 War
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington April 2-(Special)-W. B. Bankhead of the Tenth Alabama is now full fledged member of Congress. He has delivered his maiden speech, has undergone the rigging which is gen. erally administered to new members, and has survived the attack.
 MT. Bankhead spoke in defense of the minority report on the administration s army bill, and in opposition to the vol untary plan of creating 9 force by means of which to crush Germany. In the be- ginning, he admitted that he had recently been converted from his allegiance to the volunteer plan, and in declaring his adherence of war reminded the House that he had supported the Britten resou- tion, which was calculated to prevent the President sending troops to Europe prior to formal act of Congress.
 Those admissions not only refreshed the minds of the members, but gave one of them, Representative Byrnes of South Carolina. a quick witted and ready de- batter, an opportunity to heckle the re- gently initiated Alabamian.
 MAKES FINE IMPRESSION
 MT. Bankhead delivered one of the best speeches in defense of the Pres- ident's plan which embodied conscription He argued that the cardinal difference between the conscription and the volun- tary plan was represented by the differ ence between system and sentiment. His well known oratorical powers stood him well in hand, and there is no doubt but that he made a fine impression.
 When his time had eynire6 Raprecan- tatiye Adamson of Georgia, speaking to the men in charge of the debate, de- clared q hope the gentleman from Illi7. nois will permit the conclusion of this very able and interesting address,.
 When further time had been granted, MT. Bankhead continued as follows
 SPEAKER IS DRAMATIC
 "Ah, sir, l do not believe that the motherhood of America has forgotten what transpired in Belgium and northern France. I believe that behind this cru- sade of Justice is matter which will move the hearts of our soldiers and fill them with real courage to resent the indefensibe outrages which have been perpetrated upon the motherhood and sis terhood of Belgium and France in this great and cruel struggle. An, I do not believe that they have forgotten Miss Cavill and those of her sort, and that they are now in this emergency, as they have always been in the trying hours of our republic. eager and anxious to make equal sacrifice with the fathers of the country for the preservation of the in- stitutions of liberty, equality and jus tice which prevail in this country
 Now Mir Chairman I am grateful for the indulgence of the committee. It is not my purpose in these remarks to say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

Washington, April 2S.-The great loan which the United States is about to raise by the bond Issue soon to be announced will go down in history. Secretary Me- Adoo announced tonight, officially desig- mated as the liberty loan of 1917"
 This name was selected by MT. Me Adoo because the money derived from the loan will be spent to the last dollar in the fight which democracy is waging against autocracy. It is to supply the sim ews of battle in the interest of free gov ernment. It is peculiarly appropriate that as the negotiation of this loan will con- stitute the first great step of the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
"The Liberty Loan of l917' Is 10 Be Title Of the Great
 War Bond Issue of America

States In the prosecution of the war, it should be issued in the name of freedom.
 The terms of the liberty loan will De announced within 4S hours unless pres ent plans are changed. Were 1t not be- cause MT. McAdoo and his assistants are nearly exhausted from the long hours of the past week spent in speeding the programme, it's terms might be an- nounced tomorrow.
 Todays conferences were devoted largely to investment bankers and the heads and representatives of other finan- cial institutions. Besides these, the off, ficial representatives of Great Britian, France and Italy called at the treasury U outline their needs in further detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

provided with a real kitchen, properly roofed and screened At present in Mont gomery the company cooking quarters consist of a screened frame covered with big tarpaulin. Boxes and shelves are provided for the storage of rations and the cooks now work in comfort. The clouds of flies that recently appeared out of nowhere are now kept on the outside looking in.
 The field range provided for the com pany cooking is well adapted to the various requirements. It combines cock ing space with portability, can be set up anywhere in a few minutes, and can do the cooking for 100 men as easily as
 it can for 10.
 Although the eooks-there are two to each company-have charge of the ac- tual cooking, the entire business of feed ing the company is under the care of the mess sergeant. He has the respon- sibility of drawing the rations, making out the daily meals and seeing that they are properly prepared and cooked. He has the responsibility of preventing too much sameness of foods, and seeing that the cost does not run over the govern ment allowance of 40 cents per day per man. His is the problem of feeding the men properly within the means allowed him. If he is economical and capable.
 
 while soldering. If he is not capable his comrades wear a lean and hungry look, or else the mess fund suffers.
 KITCHEN POLICE DUTY One of the most important, though least appreciated duties of all soldiers is that known as kitchen police. Every man must serve his time as cooks as sistant, for the first sergeant keeps a roster, and details each man as his turn comes. In some companies the kitchen police is used as means of punishment for trivial offenses against the regula- tons. In others the view is taken that the preparing of the meals is too impor- tant matter to be trusted to the hands of delinquents
 Some men, strange to say, have a cer- tain knack for kitchen duty. and pre- fer this kind of work to any other. In some cases their wishes can be gratifed, but in most others it is required that each man do his bit in the kitchen as well as on the drill ground. The peeling of potatoes and the scrubbing of pots and pans falls to the lot of all alike, for it is a rule In the army that no man is worthy tor partake of the daily ra- tons unless he is also competent to aid in preparing them.
 duty calling for care and diligence in the cleaning up after each meal. As the health of command depends large fly upon its cleanliness. this cleaning up, or 'policing" is no small matter. Especially in hot weather is it neces- sary to thoroughly dispose of all left over foods as soon as possible. For this purpose sanitary officers long ago devised the kitchen incinerator. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
COMMITTEES NAMED

Following are the executive and re- union committees:
 Executive-George F. Moore, sover- eign grand commander. chairman ex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
HOW INCINERATOR WORKS

The incinerator is merely a place where all trash and garbage Is burnt. There are many types of incinerators, ranging from a simple hole in the ground, with fire burning in it, for use on the march. to the elaborate con trivances used in permanent camps. The whole idea is to provide for the burn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

anything that might possibly or that could possibly, wound the feeling of any of my colleagues, especially my col leagues from the state of Alabama I re- gret we cannot agree upon the funda- mental question involved in this bill: but after, as l suggested in the beginning mature, thoughtful and dispassionate consideration 1 could not honestly reach any other conclusion except that in this emergency the bill proposed by the mil nority report is the wisest fairest most just and democratic method to serve the interests of our people in this great na- tional emergency. (Applause)
 EQUALIZING THE BURDEN
 "The system of selection is the only way in which every man of military age may secure fair and square chance to serve upon terms of equality with his neighbor. The rich and poor are on the same simple level of responsibility and mutual liability to service
 This is the only way to keep this from being "a rich mans war and poor mans fight"
 Tt gives the President the right to say to the man on the farm, in the mine. in the cotton mill, You are liable to serv- ice. but the country needs you more to stay where you are to produce food and fuel and clothes than in the army. and choose you to serve at home'
 'The people of my district I know, are willing to serve their country if they know that they will be called to serve on equal terms with all and with out favoritism or partiality, and In my judgment the Presidents plan guarantees this result"
 BYRNES IS CRITICAL
 Mir. Byrnes of South Carolina, follow ing MT. Bankhead attempted by array ing one thought against the other to ascribe MT. Bankheads conversion to corscription to his belief that by con- scription, the raising of an army would be postponed at least six months
 The South Carolinian said:
 MT. chairman and gentlemen of the House, have been at a loss to under stand the processes of reasoning by which some of the members of the House have during the last few days suddenly become converted to the righteousness and the wisdom of immediate conscrip- tion, but the gentleman who has just pre- ceded me can leave us Tn no doubt as to the reason for the position he as- sumes. He says that he voted for the Britten resolution. which would have prevented the United States government from sending a soldier to France to fight the battles of this country. He says today he is not so very much in favor of sending the boys to the trenches, and therefore it is natural for him to take the position that he is opposed to this selectve volunteer plan and in favor of this conscription plan. which would de- lay the raising of an army for six months more.
 OBJECTION INTERPOSED
 MT. Bankhead: The gentleman is not doing me justice. I am not accurately quoted.
 Mir. Byrnes of South Carolina; do not desire to misquote you. What did you say?
 MT. Bankhead: I said voted for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
RITE MASONS
 TO HOLD SPRING REUNION Degrees From Fourth Thirty Second Be Conferred Large Class of Candidates Elks to Have Flag
 Rasng-other Events in Fraternal Circles

Arrangements are being completed for the spring reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, to be held at the Masonic temple May 1, 2, and f. The degrees from the fourth to the thirty-second, inclusive, will be conferred, and large class of candidates is in waiting.
 J. D. Matlock, director of work, an- nounces that the class will be registered Monday, April 30 at the Masonic tenn pie at 7:3O p. m and also Tuesday morn ing, May 1, at S:3O a. m. The reunion will start at a. m. of May 1 with Bir- mingham Lodge of Perfection in charge and up to the lunch hour the fourth and seventh degrees will have been conferred. Tn the afternoon, starting at 1;3o p. m., the work will have continued through the thirteenth degree and dinner will be served, after which the fourteenth degree will be given in full form and with music accompaniment
 OFFICIAL INVITATION
 The official invitation for the reunion reads as follows:
 To All the Brethren of the Ancient and
 Accepted Scottish Rite and to All Mas
 ter Masons in the Valley of Birmingham
 Elected to Receive the Degrees of the
 Rite-Greeting:
 The bodies of the Rite sitting In the valley of Birmingham Orient of Ala bama, have selected Tuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2; Thursday, May B. and Friday, May 1, as the time for hold ing their spring reunion to confer all de- grees from the fourth degree to the thirty second degree, inclusive, as herein given.
 We extend to you a most cordial invi- tation and we trust that by your pres ence and your assistance you will help to make this reunion a memorable event in the history of Scottish Rite Masonry in north Alabama.
 Fraternaly yours, J. B. Bethea, Jr., 32d deGree, venerable master; J. C. Ray 33d degree honorary. wise master; w. P. McAdory 33d degree honorary, comman- der; F. B. Keiser, sgd degree, K. c. c. H., master kadosh; John H. Phillips, 33d de- gree honorary, deputy for s. G. l. G. in north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
DIRECTION INTERPOsED

 MT. Bankhead: The gentleman is not doing me justice. I am not accurately quoted
 Mir. Byrnes of South Carolina; l do not desire to misquote you. What did you say?
 Mir. Bankhead: I said I voted for the Britten amendment to the war resolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
Extension Table

A full 54-inch Extension Table. Can be made. 8 feet long at moments notice with the extra blanks sup piled free.
The Jasper news., 1917-06-14

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