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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
RED CROSS SPECIAL
 TRAINS SPEEDING TO
 STRICKEN HALIFAX
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party includes a special salvage corps under 20 expert engineers. who will restore whatever houses can be saved and direct the construction of tenn porary shelter as rapidly as possible.
 pr. Thomas Darlington, former health commissioner of New York city, who also is on his way to Halifax, has been placed in charge of the tenn porary housing problems. He will CO., operate with the health department of Halifax in maintaining sanitary con ditions throughout the devastated dis trict
 On board the Red Cross train which left here late today in charge of El- lis Russell were A. L. Boyce, who had charge of the forwarding of Christmas gifts to soldiers in France; Captain Goodwin of the medical corps sat Governors Island, and Miss Jessie Forbes, a nurse who had lived in Hal flax and seen service on the Euro pean battlefelds The train is expect ed to arrive at Halifax about , o'clock Sunday morning.
 The following articles, valued at more than $20o,0Oo, were carried by the train: Four thousand nine hundred and thirty pairs of socks, S0S4 pairs of bed socks, 10,0S0 sweaters, 15152 pieces of mems women's and children's cloth ing; 10000 blankets, 20 eases contain ' ing 100 gallons of disinfecting fluid, 20 900 pounds of bandages, 496 cots and a carload of foodstuffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
THEFUEL BOARD WILL APPEAL FOR CARS ID CHA|RMANHUTCHENS
Coal Situation Along Frisco Is Acute-Matter of Mu- nicipal Wood Yard
 Deferred

The Jefferson county fuel board held a meeting yesterday morning at the or flee of the committee, S34 Brown Marx building, at which time J. H. Duncan, secretary of the board, reported on his conference with Dr. Barrett, president Of the city commission, regarding the es- tablshment of a municipal wood yard
 This matter was discussed informally, and it was decided to wait as the initla- tive devolved upon the city commission, the fuel board having pledged their CO., operation in this work.
 A number of coal operators on the Frisco railroad complained that they were unable to get sufficient empty cars to bring coal to this district, and the secretary was instructed to take up the of the subcommittee on car service. This Frisco was furnishing 96 per cent of the number of cars asked for and the com mittee will take this matter under con sideration.
 The coal situation along the Frisco line is more acute than on any other railroad, it was stated at the meeting, and if more cars were given on this division the general situation would be greatly relieved.
 The immediate needs of the dealers were taken care of and so far as the board can learn there is no suffering for want of coal, practically all hav- l ing received coal during the past week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Tender Hearted Exemption
 Board M e m b CT Resigns

Montgomery, December 7. (special.) Giving as his reason that he could not stand the pleas of women and the walls
 of infants in arms, Capt. J. E. Irwin,
 member of the exemption board for the
 south Alabama district, has rendered his
 resignation to President Wilson and the
 state military department Friday an announced the appointment of c. w. Holley of Atmore as his successor. Tt is the hardest job a man ever had and I just could not stand it any lon ger" said Captain Irwin
 The state military department also an nounced the resignation of Joel Goldsby of Mobile, who was also member oi | the south Alabama exemption board, and the appointment of Frank J. Yerger o1 Mobile as his successor. MT. Goldsby 1 explained that he had neglected his per- sonal work to handle the appeals during ! the call of the first increment and could
 not endanger his personal interests i longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
AMERICAN ENGINEER UNITS IN r RANGE WILL CARRY ARMS
It Is Not Proposed That They Should Ever Be Caught Again Without
 Defense Means
Fly the Associated Press

With the American Army in France, December 6-Engineer organizations in the American army hereafter, it was recommended today, shall be armed and ready for battle on all occasions when they are anywhere near the fighting line. The recommendation which is certain to be adopted was was made as a result of the predica- ment in which engineers found them selves when thy became involved in German attack on the British front last week. That time they were forced to take up weapons abandoned by dead and wounded soldiers.
 It is felt certain that a number of the IS railway engineers reported miss ing in the casualty list fell during the engagement with the enemy, but there is no way of assuming how many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
EDITOR DOTY, ON STAND, TELLS 0E
 ALLEGED ASSAULT

Tusca loosa. December T-(SpeciaD-Ihe state apparently scored for the second time just before court recessed tonight in the case against Washington Moody, charged with assaulting with insent to Edward Doty. editor of the Tuscaloosa News, when Olin Young, sec ond defense witness to take the stand, became confused under cross-examina- tion and admitted the part he had taken in the alleged assault, after having de- nied it previously. Other testimony by him corroborated that given by several state witnesses earlier in the day. The first tilt between the lawyers TOT the
 defense and Solicitor M. T. Ormond, who is conducting the prosecution, came this
 morning when the defense attorneys
 tried to introduce testimony shoWins
 that the editor was addicted to the use
 of alcoholic liquors, had been treated
 therefor in Birmingham sanatorlum,
 and that his alleged injuries were due tc the effects of alcohol.
 The argument became so hot for time that the jury was excused Wnile the court listened to the argument. 30 licitor Ormond's objections were finalS sustained however, and this evidence was ruled out. MT Doty was the IT'S witness to go on the stand this morning l and stated that the difficulty, wnicI occurred on the morning of October 1o 1 was brought about by the efforts ol l Moody and Percy Williams. poth o l whom were directors in the News Pup ilishing company, to force him to slgn resolution selling enough stock to then to give them control of the corporation When he refused to slgn thls resolu usio,, l,s ]. 1 according to the testimony, they choke' l him and knocked him out of chail He then ran to another room. folloWe by Moody and Williams, attempted lleave the building, but was preyente' from doing so by Young, who nlocKe
 the way He testified that when he Wa
 lovertaken by Moody and Williams
 Twas knocked down by one Of then kicked in the abdomen and dragged pac
 Ito his office where Moody threatened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

saks feature wearing apparel for boys and girls.
 Cable Shelby Burton Piano com pany suggest investing Christmas saw ings checks in pianos and inner play CTS.
 Jome Rose Jeweiry company offers watches as timely gifts.
 Porter's feature bath robes and house coats for men.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news.
 Yeatman Baugh have officers sery- ice uniforms and overcoats.
 NJ. Well & Bro feature clothes tail ored by Hart Schaffner &s Marx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08

After seeing "Chin Chin" at the Jefferson theatre it is easy to under stand why this delightful musical show has enjoyed such great popu- larity in the east. While Montgomery and Stone did much to prolong a re- markably successful run in New orK' the piece in itself has merits above the ordinary-rich and picturesque stage settings, a wealth of brilliane costumes, most of them oriental in design. and some of the most be- witching music that has been com posed for the light opera stage in seV- eral moons.
 Dixon and Doyle are the featured comedians in the company which opened an engagement a the Jeffer- son yesterday afternoon with spe: cial Red Cross matinee. of which all the proceeds to the last centime went to this worthy cause, the members CT the company, stage employees and all other attaches of the theatre contrib uting their services without charge. Dixon and Doyle are worthy success sors to the lamented Montgomery and his famous partner, who is now ap- bearing in another phenomenal suc- cess, Jack O Lantern" They are as clever pair of dancers as one could l find in many day and facile comed- ! ians into the bargain, who contribute particularly scintillating bits to per | formance of unusual excellence. Their 1 songs and dances without exception 1 won repeated encores and deservediy l so.
 1 In the large company talent was by l no means limited to the two prlnci- | pals for Roy Hover was pleasing l Aladdin, who sang well and made love according to the best stage standards. while Jeanne Mai, s the goddess ol 1 the lamp, combined with attractive personal qualities possesses a voice of 1 fine quality.
 She is one of the most gifted | prima donnas heard here in sometime 1 Joseph Robinson as the heavy Chinese villain was sufficiently robust and
 domineering. Grace Walsh was win some American girl who yields her heart quite willingly to Aladdin ano thus arouses the Jealousy of Abanazar keeper of the magic lamp, which has only to be rubbed to bring it's fortu nate possessor anything he may wish < Bessie Franklyn made the Widow Twankey an exuberant and mirth-pro- voking person who was not quite al sour tempered as she appeared to bs at first glance. Inez Bauer did well a Sen-Sen and the diminutive Marie Cal lahan as Fan-Fan danced so well ant was such an engaging little comedi 1 enne that she made hit out Of al
 proportion to her size
 "Chin Chin" really merits an eXtrav agant adjective or two because it |
 so beautifully staged and contains so much mirth and melody Space doe not permit detailed account or th'
 numerous song numbers dances an'
 other specialties but they were al
 enjoyed Even the bursting of iars' sandbag "back stage while the circu
 scene was being set scattering aus il that got into throats and noses, coui'
 not lessen the appreciation of a larg and responsive audience. s
 IaChin Chin'' must be seen sn' Il heard. The conclusion reached Will n
 evitably be flattering. There will F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
1850 BODIES RECOVERED

St John, N. B., December I-Persons arriving here on steamship from Halifax today added to the story of death and suffering Thomas Trainor, pilot, said that 1850 bodies had been recovered. They had seen several steamers in the harbor that had been damaged and said the number of seamen killed was large.
 C. H. Frizzil reported having seen oo charred bodies in Campbell road. While walking from Halifax to Needham he counted 169 bodies scattered ill the fields. He said he saw a woman stroll ing apparently dazed along the railroad track With one hand she led small child On the other arm she bore the headless body of an infant
 Another arrival said that in school at Richmond 200 children had met death
 R. c. Marsh reported having seen mother standing in the street calling for help that was not to be had, for her nus band and four children imprisoned in their burning home. Tt was impossible even to approach the house. In another house Marsh found four bodies piled one upon another by freak of the ex9lo- SIn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08

kill him if he did not sign the paper. He then felt another blow on the head and lost consciousness, coming to some time later in the hospital. The testi- mony of number of other state wit nesses coincided with that of MT. Doty on all principal points. Only two wit nesses for the defense had been exam ined when court recessed tonight until g. o'clock tomorrow morning. They were Prentiss Blackwell and Olin Young.
 Blackwell preceded Young on the stand and was questioned for more than two hours He, Young and Percy Williams were indicted with Moody several weeks ago, all on the same charge, assault with attempt to murder. All were stock holders in the News Publishing company except Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
MRS. UNDERWOOD
 HURTING HOME
Condition of Joseph H. Woodward Was Reported Unchanged
 Last Night

Washington, December 7.-(SpecfaD Mrs. oscar w. Underwood left this morning to attend the bedside of her father, Joseph H. Woodward of Bir- mingham, who is reported seriously i'll.
 The condition of Joseph H. Woodward who has been i'll for several months, has taken a more serious turn, and he is now regarded as desperately ill, It was stated last night, however, that his condition was unchanged during the evening and that Mrs. Underwood, his daughter is expected to reach the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Construction of Aviation
 Camp Near Montgomery
 Will Begin Next Week

Montgomery, December '. = (Specialo
 Work will be started on the construction
 of the aviation camp at Pike Road,
 near Montgomery. next week and more
 than 12OO men will be employed until the
 camp is completed. w. w. Vessel and
 w F. Hopkins of the James Alexander
 Construction company of Memphis have arrived and begun the making of pre- liminary plans It is probable the work cannot be completed with 50 days. About $1,500,000 will be spent by the
 government on the camp, the plans call ing for the two-unit system, including I12 hangars for airplanes, barracks, mess halls, officers quarters, school, hospital and miscellaneous structures. About 50 buildings must be constructed. Forty eight airplanes and more than 1000 en- listed men can be handled at the train | ing camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
No HIGHER PRICE FOR THIS

While food and clothing have ad- yanced in cost, it is we'll for the sick that the prices of such reliable family remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are not increased Persons in moderate circum- stances find doctors bills hard to pay in the easiest of times. Don't neglect weak, tired or dsordered Kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills cost little and re- lieve backache, pains in sides and loins, sore muscles, stiff joints, rheumatic pains and annoying bladder trouble. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
SCHOOL CHILDREN AIDING

St John, N. B., December 1.rEvery public school student in the city was asked to bring to his school today bit of clothing for some destitute child ot Halifax Tonight 10,c00 pieces of clothing had been received Every item of child's wardrobe was assembled to meet every conceivable demand. Boys in many cases gave overcoats from their backs and the girls were not outdone in gen erosity.
 A St John distributing depot has been opened in the devastated city and Ire uuent trains will keep it supplied with donations collected here
 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN USE
 Truro N. S, December 7.-The Truro academy, the courthouse, the ire nali
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
DOMINION STARTS INVESTIGATION OF HALIFAX EXPLOSION High Commission Will Be Named and Scope of
 Inquiry Will Be
 Wide One

Ottawa, Ont, December 7.-The depart ment of marine and fisheries will name a special tribunal to investigate the Hail fax disaster Capt. L. A. Demers, do- minion commissioner of wrecks, is inves- tigating the shipping accident, but as the scope of the contemplated investigation is go large the tribunal is to be made. It will consist of a judge of the NuNa Scotia supreme court and two technical advisers, one naval man and the other a mercantile marine expeert. Justice Drysdale, the only admiralty judge or Nova Scotia, probably will head the com mission
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and the military hospitals were filled 10, night with the wounded who arrive" from Halifax today.
 The Red Cross and all the townspe2psfe are doing their utmost to relieve the sui ferers.
 Several of the injured died on ..@.ls' y,tila others died after reaching Truro. oneratinr rooms have been improvised and many have been operated upon
 The hospital records already show n, 2, stances where whole families were wl2ea out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
SAILORS MISSING

New York, December 7.-Capt. H. From, the first, second and third officers and three members of the crew of the lmo, the Belgian relief ship which collided with the Mont Blanc, were reported miss ing in telegram received here by Nor ton, Lilly & O., from their agents at Halifax today. The company has no record available showing the names ol the six men reported missing, except the captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
State District Attorneys
 Will Be Reapp0inted

Washington. December (. n (SpeciaL) After consulting the Attorney General this morning. Senators Bankhead and Underwood announced that District At torneys Robert N. Bell T. D. Sanford and A D. Pitts would be reappointed in Ala abama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Much Money in Treasury

Montgomery, December '. Y (Specialo Because of Heavy payments of taxes and licenses in all counties, more than $2oo- 600 has been placed in the state treasury since December I. More than sl5,000 was certified into the treasury by the audi- tor Friday sl0,562 coming from Judge P. Stiles of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Government Considering Naming Traffic Manager
 for Material of War

Washington, December 1.-The govern ment is considering naming a traffic manager to direct movement of govern ment supplies for war and other pur- poses. Edward F. Chambers of Chi- cago, vice president of the Santa Fe, probably will be named. The govern ment traffic manager will cooperate with the priority shipment board and will determine what government sup plies shall have priority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
At Loew's Biiou

Loew's Bijou has without doubt one of the best bills of the season for the latter part of this week. largo calibre hit is offered in An Heir for a Night, presenting nine pretty girls and two strong, male comedians. An unusual act, one that, literally and ffguratively, speaks for itself is given by the Havelocks, excellent jugg ling featured with silent comedy.
 Collins and Lee, in classy dancing Burke and Harris, in fun and song; and Jerome and Carson, with their acrobatics. furnish quite strong sup port for the remainder of the bill and are all artists in their respective lines, If The Good for Nothing, featuring Carlyle Blackwell, is a photoplay worthy of the appreciation of anyone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Dowell on Thrift

Montgomery, December 7.- Especially Spright Dowell, state superintendent of education, Friday addressed letters to all county superintendents and boards of ed- ucation urging them to support the cam paign for the sale of thrift stamps and baby bonds among the school children and patrons of schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
NEW HAMPSHIRE AIDS

Concord, N. H., December Ex-Governor Keys today telegraphed to the mayor of Halifax, assuring him of New .Hanp-, shires sympathy for the stricken city and offering aid. Secretary William J. A. Hearn of the state board of charities and corrections, is said to have left for Halifax to investigate conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
MASONIC NOTICE

AvOndale lodge 476, A. r. and A. M., mem bers assemble at lodge room at I o'clock D. m., Saturday, December S for purpose of attending funeral Of Brother w. 1T. Sorrcll from home, al 1512 Allen street.
 E. P. GRISWOLD, w. NJ. F. A. HANLIN, Sec,y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
It Pays to
 Buy the Best

But every housewife should remem- Der that the best IS not al70ays the highest priced Experience has taught that you can't always judge quality by the cost slgn
 That Is particularly true of baking powder Baking powder quality can be de- termned only by bake day results The baking powder that srvs you regardless of what pays the best to buy and use.
 I have made close study and care full investigation of baking powder, because It is unquesonably of the important of baking ma terials. It effects all ingredients employed with it,
 No woman, no matter how careful her selection of flour, sugar, eggs, etc., can employ the limit of baking economy If she uses poorly made, wasteful baking powder
 Merit, not money, IS the only safe basis upon which to estimate the worth Of a baking powder Fortunately the housewife longer has conduct costly experiments of her to determine just which particular brand the efficient and economical Experts like make m s 'eng W oasn experiments made along strictly scientific ines
 Millions of women are now profit ing by the aid offered by domestic scientists. know this to be ue-as choice IS now centered on the brand of baking powder that and other domestic scientists have found superior through both chemical and oven tests It IS becoming more popular every day Its tremendous sales Ds: a s,ag ls not eoms ss ,s.s s s s brand baking powder o s.m sn n % quality greatest puriyand certainty o results that any price Decidedly the best a because price, but because of its unimprovaoie mert
 In justice to those who read this article-that Mey may share in the savings and baking assured by the biggest selling and superior baking powder it than fair that give puocit preferred alike by and Amercas millions or housewves-Caium Baking Pozrder.
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 NoTEMss Costello s0eu koWn most of the ladies M ony y She Is Domestic Science Branch o the Uncesy X Chioooo qyudmae c LeO Institute Supervisor V Doxssstc xuce iss PubEc Schools Special Ley Domestic Arfs d'd Eco,aony Sbea Lec,wey to fhe Womens Clabs.
 We are pabshng series cf her most inpotant Gytiel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
At the Lyric

Birmingham Saturday afternoon mat1- nee goers will be highly entertained at the Lyric this afternoon and capacity audience will no doubt be present. The bill Is replete with high-class acts, and every number is interesting and enter taining.
 The Wheeler trio of acrobats are among the: cleverest ever appearing in Birmingham. and they perform some wonderful and thrilling feats. Josephine Davis is clever little woman, who sings well a most pleasing programme. Bon nie Gaylord and Eva Lancton are two clever girls, who prove one of the hits of the bill.
 The three Tyres are exceptional mu- sicians, and they prove highly entertain ing
 Elsia LaBergere presents an artistic posing novelty, and the act is the biz feature of the bill. Mutual news pie lures are a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-08
Doyle and Dixon Worthy Successors to Montgomery
 and Stone m "Chin Chin
In the Large Company the Talent Is by no Means Limited to the Two Principles in All, the
 Offering Is a Delightful Musical Show

another matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. ending the en- pagement. No theatregoer who has not seen "Chin Chin before can afford to miss this opportunity, and even if he happens to have memories of Mont gomery and Stone, he will not be dis appointed in Doyle and Dixon.
 Have a Heart"
 It will be great, good news to local mirth lovers and melody lovers that Henry w. Savage will present at tfe Jefferson on Wednesday, matinee and night. the fascinating musical comedy, Have Heart The witty book and lifting lyrics are by those famous mu- sical comedy providers, Guy Bolton and p G. Wodehouse The 19 musical num- bers, already humned and danced to all over the land, are by the popular com poser Jerome Kern.
 All sorts of amusing folk, including a young couple who elope upon the eve of their impending divorce, an irrepressible elevator boy, a vampire movie queen, and the diverse types found in the lin gerie department of big department store. contribute to the fun in Have a Heart
 The climax of comic complication is reached in the fashionable lounge room of a summer hotel at Blueport. R. !. This delightful musical comedy is up to the artistic standard established by Henry W. Savage in nearly half a hun dred famous productions ranging from "The College Widow to "The Merry Widow" and from Excuse Me- to the immortal "Everyw
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 v Se Science Branch of the UNireyssy cf Chicago gyadnae of Lecs Institute Supervisor g DoHesfas xnce m Pubc Schools Special Lectsvy Domestic Ayts aud Eco,ao,uy Sbecial Lectsye to fhe Wonens Ciabs
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