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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08

Camp Gordon and can go to Atlanta
for the afternoon, but everyone is too
tired When I finish this I'm going
to sleep, as l was on guard duty last
night and only got about three and
a half hours sleep
Even Sunday brings little rest, as
we had sham battle this morning.
certainly feel for some of those who
are going into this conscript army.
There is no easy job in the army;
everybody has all he can do and most
of them more. One thing is certain,
1T is. a great leveler and it makes you
good natured. When it's all over we
laugh at hardships that are awful
while you are going through them;
and thousand funny things happen
daily-too many to write about. We've
even gotten so we think it joke to
be kicked by a horse-and dozen men
are kicked daily. One would think
these old plugs of ours were made of
gold the way we have to look after
them. Horses first, men afterwards
is the artillery motto. It's a great
life. but I'll be glad to hit the fort
on Saturday. 1t is generally under
stood that we will be kept here until
the 18th. We may be here longer;
nothing is definite in the army"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
BIRMINGHAM BOY WRITES
OF LONG HIKE IN GEORGIA

one of Birmingham well known young
men who is now getting the finishing
touehes of his training at the officers
training camp at Fort Mcpherson anc
VINO was formerly connected with The
Age-Herald, writes the following inter.
esting letter to his father regarding the
nike the boys are now taking:
After four days of hiking I'm tired,
sleepy and dirty. 1t is a luxury to
wash your face twice day and the
nearest I've come to a bath was
sponging off last night This is a
strenuous life; the IL weeks at the fort
We're vacation in comparison. We
rise daily at 4:3o, hit the road at 6:15
and make camp at /.
Its then over for the infantry,
but we in the artillery have just
started. One hundred and twenty-five
horses certainly require a lot of at
tention. But everyone is holding up
well, although 60 men dropped out
yesterday. We are averaging 10 miles
a day working on tactical problem
at all times. Today we are out at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Delightful Calomel
Latest Discovery
Now on Sale Here
The Nauseating and Dangerous
Qualities Have Been Entire
ly Removed Medicinal Vir-
tues Retained and Improved.
Calotabs the New Name.

What will human ingenuity do next?
Smokeless powder, wireless telegraphv,
horseless carriages colorless iodine,
less calomel. The new Improvement
called "Calotabs" is now on sale at
local drugstores and is the sensation of
the year in the drug trade.
For biliousness. constipation and in
digestion the new calomel tablet is a
practically perfect remedy, as evidenced
by the fact that the manufacturers
have authorized all druggists to refund
the price If the customer Is not per-
fectly delighted" with Calotabs One
tablet at bedtime. swallow of water
that's all No taste, no nausea. no grip
ing. BY morning your liver Is thorough
ly cleansed and you are feeling fine
with a hearty appetite. Eat what you
please--no danger-go about your bust
ness.
Calotabs are not sold in bulk Get an
original package, sealed. 1t contains
twenty doses; price thirty-five cents
Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
MRS. AYERS TELLS HOW
TO MAKE A PUMPKIN PIE
WITHOUT USING PUMPKIN

and cook until perfectly dry same
as cooking pumpkin. just before
taking from fire add one teaspoon
of salt and butter the size of an
egg and beat together.
"After taking from fire add ono
pint of sweet milk and one coffee
cup of sugar, five well beaten eggs,
one-fourth of nutmeg or all
spice to suit the taste.
"This recipe is for three good
sized pies. For the crust use four
tablespoons of Wesson oil, five
tablespoons of ice water, one ten
spoon of salt, one heaping teaspoon
of RumfOrd baking powder.
"NouId suggest to everyone who
is fond of pumpkin pie and who
has garden to plant carrots.
They will keep in the ground all
winter and insects do not bother
them. Respectfully,
"MRS. c. ID. AYERS"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
PRINTERS FACING
SERIOUS PROBLEMS
Local Delegates Leave To-
day for the International
Convention in Colorado
w. H. Winn of The Age Herald's me-

w. H. Winn of The Age Herald's me-
Hhanical staff, and James 0. Carder of
erts & Son. leave this afternoon for
and Colorado Springs as delegates
repres, ing Birmingham printers in the
convention of the Internatioal Typo
graphical union.
The convention will be in session all of
the coming week, and in addition to it's
usual routine will be confronted with
several serious problems resulting from
the extraordinary heavy enlistment of
union printers in the nations service
According to reports at the union S
headqua rters at Indianapolis up to July
l nearly 200 members of the Canadian
: branch of the International union were
in active service in France, and a sum
in excess of $4,000 had been paid from
the mortuary funds of the parent organi-
cation, covering losses in this contingent.
Steps will be taken at the coming con-
vention to mobilize all printers ineligible
for war duty to supply the sections
where acute shortage of labor is begin
ming to be felt and to distribute typo
graphical labor uniformly throughout the
country,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
READING FOR BUSINESS
"Blach's Boosters" Enjoy Talk by
Librarian Milan

meeting Of Blach's sales force, generally
known as "Blach's Boosters Carl Mi
lain made very interesting talk on the
value of reading for business. With a
wealth of information and a suitcase full
of pamphlets bearing on the subject he
was able to arouse much enthusiasm
ever the advantages to be derived from
the systematic study of business litera-
ture 1t was the first knowledge many
of the boys had of the vast scope of
Rirmingllam's public library and the
use to which Mr.. Milan desires it to be
put.
Rlach's Boosters have many interest
ing programmes in line for this season
and expect to number other local celebri-
ties as their guests
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
EXEMPTION BOARD
NEEDS MORE TIME
Many Exemptions Claimed
by Men Examined From
County Division No. 3

Thirty-seven men out of the 173 exam
ined by the board of Division is the
record of Jefferson county thus far. Four
teen men passed the physical examination
yesterday without a single deficiency and
without claiming exemption 1t is ex-
pected that many of the claims for ex-
emption will not be allowed.
Of the men examined yesterday morn
ing in Judge Smiths room at the court
house were found physically fit, but
claiming exemption, and 20 were found
physically deficient. The IA who answered
ready to go if l pass the examinations
were: Wiley Alverson, Sam Oscar Jones,
Fred Long. Cozy Wadrop. VIII Forshee
Granville Franks. Clayton Allen Riley
VIII Hightower, Junius Jenkins. Charles
Brayboy, Tom Myers. George Smith
Grant Graham, jeff Harrison.
Both the medical and the clerical forces
have labored uhtiringiy and patiently to
finish but is expected that there will be
number of leftovers who, from the
three days sessions it is expected will
be summoned to appear Wednesday, after
which the work of asserting and classify
ing the claims will begin and affidavits
will be given for the consideration OF
the board.
Each man who substantiates exemption
claims will be given an exemption but
ton and asked to wear it. He will also
be given papers to prove that he has
been exempted legally. which he may pre-
sent if he is questioned by officers.
One Of the features of the drawing is
the drafting of a 20-year convict, Tom
Meyers, a negro, who does not claim
exemption. He passed all physical ex-
aminations and stated he was ready for
service. The negro was tried for muir
der this year, found guilty of second de-
gree murder and given 20 years. and was
in the county Jail awaiting an appeal to
the sureme court. His paper We're In
dorsed by the chairman of the board as
follows: Prisoner"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
MRS. GEO. C. MOORE
RELEASED ON BOND
Judge Abernethy Releases Woman
From the County Jail on Her
Own Bond

Mrs. George C. Moore. who since
shooting her husband in Pizitz's store
last week has been in the county jail,
was allowed to sign her own bond yes
terday morning and leave the jail.
After consultation between Judge I'll
B. Abernethy and Solicitor Joseph r,
Tate, it was decided that Mrs. Moore
should be recognized Tt is believed that
there is much evidence of weight that
has not been made public.
1t is said that Moores condition II
greatly improved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
WILL ARRANGE PLANS
FOR PYTHIAN PICNIC

All committees Of Pythian lodges to
affiliate in the big basket picnic are
requested to meet at Phoenix lodge hail
tonight at o'clock for a final prepa-
ration and discussion Of the plans for
the big day among Pythians in the
birmingham district.
This picnic is an annual affair with
the knights OF Pythias in this district
and every committee is urged to attend
the meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Jail improvements

Workmen are busy at the city jail
improving the building so that the
light and ventilation will be better
for the prisoners Several additional
windows are being cut and the build
ing is being otherwise repaired. The
number of prisoners is slightly in
creased since the Soutnside jail was
closed and the prisoners there trans
ferred - the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Negro Injured

Clarence Walker, negro, 1921 Tenth
alley, north. while riding bicycle at
noon yesterday, was struck and slight
ly injured by the side car of mo-
torcycle of the Drennen Motor COM
pany. ridden by James Bonds, a ne
gro, at Second avenue ana Twenty
second street. Bonds was arrested on
charge of reckless driving and Wal
ker was carried to the Northside negro
infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
Suits Filled

Claiming that on April 81 while work
ing for the defendant company he was
struck by a car and received personal
injuries, w. A. Hendrix has filed suit
against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company for $4,000 in the cir
cult court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee az
o'clock. Night performances at 1880
and 9:15 o'clock
LoewIs Bitou: Superior vaudeville
and feature pictures. Continuous per-
formances 2 to IL p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08

Beulah Henderson asks $4,000 damages
against the Western Union Telegraph
company The suit is the outcome of an
alleged delay in the delivery of mes
sage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08

Alleging personal injuries caused by a
falling rock while he was employed in
mine of the company, Robert Smith
asks $4,000 damages against the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08

Luther A. Marker alleges personal in
jures in the suit filed against the United
States Cast Iron Pipe company in which
he asks $4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
QUESTIONS OF DEPENDENCY

Various questions concerning depend
ency were freely discussed, and after
such discussion, upon motion Of Mr.. Bar
gamer, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the rules and regula-
tions prescribed by the President under
authority vested in him by act of Con-
gress in respect of persons, Those in a
status with respect of persons dependent
on them which renders their exclusion
or discharge advisable" or commonly
known as rules concerning dependency,
should be strictly and not literally con-
strued and enforced Resolved. further,
That the district boards Of Alabama are
impressed with the conviction that the
act of Congress known as the selective
service law and the rules and regulatios
prescribed by the President for the en-
forcement of such law, were intended
primarily to secure as speedily as possible
an increase of the military establishment
of the United States, and that in dis
charge of the duties imposed upon them
by the law. they should not adopt such
construction as will defeat such purpose
THE following resolution was offered
by Dr. NJ d. Thomas of the middle dis
trict:
Resolved, That no applicant for ex-
emption or discharge shall appear per-
sonally or by attorney before the dis
lTlCt UOdEO except at the SpeCiiic iCquoSt
of such board communicated to such per-
son in writing This resolution was unan-
imously adopted.
TT was the unanimous opinion of the
members of the district boards in con-
vention assembled that the construction
of the law and the rules and regulations
prescribed by the President all doubts
should be resolved in favor of the gov
eminent.
Ar a. o'clock motion OF Dr.
Thomas, the joint convention of the dis
trict boards adjourned, subject to any
further calls by the President Of the
United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
DISTRICT BOARDS
PRESCRIBE RULES
FOR THE HEARINGS
No Industrial Exemptions
Will Be Allowed at
This Time
ALL STATE MEMBERS
ATTEND CONFERENCE
Formal Statement Is Issued Giving
Resolutions Adopted on Vari-
Gus Phases of Their
Work

District exemption board members of
Alabama met in the office of ex- Governor
. Neal at the federal building yesterday
at noon and continued in session for
several hours, discussing matters regard
ing the exemption of Alabama men drawn
in the selective draft. The most impor-
tant action was the passing of a resolu-
ton, the burden of which was THAT at
this time no industrial exemptions should
be allowed
While this resolution was adopted, there
was considerable discussion as to it's wis
dom. and the principal ebjector was John
W. Golsby of the Northern district. Mr.
Golsby said
1T is my belief that it is the intention
OF the President at some future time to
indicatS clearly what industrial exemp-
ton perhaps shall be granted
Mr.. Golsby did not agree to the resolu-
ton, as it declined at this time to con-
slider such exemptions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-08
FORMAL STATEMENT ISSUED


Following the meeting ex-Gov. Emmett
ONeal, chairman of the meeting, sub
mitted statement, printed below, as a
brief of the meeting. SO keen is the de-
sire of the board that the public become
cognizant of the fact surrounding the
work that they will attempt to do for
the government. The statement follows:
In pursuance of telegram from the
governor to the effect that the President
had requested the members of the dis
trict boards of Alabama to meet this
day in room 312 United States govern
ment building, Birmingham, Ala, for an
exchange of views upon the various ques-
tons that will arise concerning depend
ency, and for discussion, conference and
formulation of specific questions regard
ing matters of doubt, and for the pur-
pose of ordinating and rendering uni
form the execution of the selective serv-
ice law, all districts of the state were
represented, the following members be-
Ing present: Emmett ONeal, Priestly
Toulmin, E. w. Gray and Hugh L. Nc
Elderly of Division one for the North
ern district of Alabama; Robert E. Sprag-
ms, John H. PEBBLES, Sheriff Lacey and
Dr. w. j. Galloway of Division two for
the Northern district of Allah anna; j. w.
Golsby, H. 1. Shelley, DR.. S. S. Pugh and
J. ]. Russell of the Southern district of
Alabama; Dr. M. D. Thomas, M. E. Bar
gamer and A. l.. Rankin of the Middle
district of Alabama, and the hour of Il
having arrived, being the hour set for
the meeting. the meeting was called to
order by Hon. Robert E. Spragins who
moved that Hon, Emmett O'Neal be made
chairman and Mr.. Priestly Toulnlin sec
rotary, which motions were unanimously
adopted.
The chairman read the telegram from
the governor, stating the purpose of the
meeting and the board engaged in gen.
eral discussion of cases of exemptions
and discharge and after such discussion
the following resolution was offered by
Hon Sheriff Lacy Of Jasper:
Resolved, by the members of the dis
trict boards for the various districts of
Alabama as a whole in joint convention
assembled, that at this time no agricul-
turai exemptions should be allowed.
This resolution was unanimously
adopted by the members of the various
district boards of Alabama.
Hon. r. E. Spraggins then offered
the following resolution:
Resolved: 1t is the sense of this meet
ing that at this time no industrial ex-
emptons should be allowed.
This resolution, after discussion, was
adopted.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
SPORTDOM SPARKLERS

Lehigh yesterday defeated Wash ington and Lee university. to 0. Pitcher Purley not allowing the Vir- ginians a hit in nine innings. He struck out eleven men,.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
TONNES VS. MAXWELL

Veteran Fitted Against Youngster Is
 Bill for Final Day of Pinehurst
 Pinehurst, N. C., April I'm two stirring semi final matches, one of
 which ended at the last hole and the other on the seventeenth green, the
 preliminary competition for the North
 and South amateur championship
 came to an end. As result William
 c. Fownes of Oakmont, the peerless
 careful player of the country, who
 probably makes fewer bad shots than
 any amateur, will meet Norman H.
 Maxwell of Aronimink, a boy still in
 his teens, of slender build and less
 pounds than any other golfer of note in America.
 1t will be a veteran against a new brilliant arrival to American golf star dom and there is no picking a winner. Maxwell, if the match were at eigh- teen holes, would rule an even choice. It may be that at thirty-six holes Fownes will prove that past experf- ence and former championship battles have value worth while.
 The round yesterday between Frank Dyer of Montclair and Fownes was a battle royal. Recovery followed al- most every bad shot. There was a high wind blowing, which made golf q supreme test of judgment as well as steadiness, and in these qualities Fownes shone. He never was down. ,, At the second hole he took the lead when Dyer needed three butts. The
 third hole was won by the Montclair player and the fourth was halved. Fownes, on tho 427 yard fifth, made a 4, Dyer again failing on six footer for a half. The seventh hole. a 1 tough hole of 537 yards, into the teeth ! of the gale, was won by Dyer in 5 and the match was all square once more.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
WILLARD MAY RETIRE?
Cnconfirmed Reports to. the Effect That Champ Is Through and Will Pass Title to Moran, Are Heard.

New York, April 7.-An uncon- firmed report today reached this city to the effect that Jess Willard serious ly contemplates retiring from the ring for the reason that he doubts his ability again to get into condition for a bout. The additional statement is in circulation that Willard, in the event of his retirement, will make a present of the title to Frank Moran. While it is conceded that this would be very magnanimOus on the part of the champion, serious doubts are held as to the right of the champion to dic- tate as to his successor. In fact, ex-
 perts insist that when Willard de-
 clines further to defend the, title he
 loses all control over the champion
 ship and the honors are open to gen. eral competition.
 In any event the cha mpionship has never been passed along as gift from the holder to warm personal friend, and if Willard succeeds in do- ing so it will be a new departure Jef1ries once tried to hand the title on silver plate to Marvin Hart, but the public laughed so heartily that Jeff pulled back his gift.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
GIANTS TAKE LEAD
 IN TIGERS SERIES
Tesreau and Sallee Pitch Alright
 Brand of Baseball

Manhattan, Kan.. April 7.-The Giants got the jump of a game on the Tigers in this tumultuous series by taking on easy to 1 contest on the grounds of the Kansas Aggies yester- day.
 Jeff Tesreau, the bear hunter of the Ozark Mountains. started for the Giants and held the shippers safe. The lone run on the part of the Tigers was due partly to the temporary wild ness of Slim Sallee. aided and abetted by errors on the part of Herzog and Zimmerman. Burns ferried the first over in the first inning, drawing a pass and travelling around on a hit by Herzog and outs by Thorpe and Zim- merman. The second run landed when Thorpe forced Herzog and Scored on healthy three-bagger by Zimmerman.
 In the seventh Fletcher was beaned by Couch, Kauff drove 8 hit to center, Holke forced Fletcher, Mccarthy bunted to Couch and Kauff scored on the out. It looked like a tie in the eighth for Detroit when Burns, with two out, shot a drive along the left field line. Umpire Brennan called 1t foul
 Zimmerman was the long hitter of the day with his triple. Herzog and Kauff each collected two singles for McGraw's men. Jeff Tesreau struck out three of the enemy and showed better form than thus far this season. The score follows:
 r. h. e. Detroit 00OOO1OOO-1 ? New York .... 10OOO11OO-3 z ?
 Batteries-Couch, Mitchell and Yelke; Tesreau, Sallee and Rariden and McCarty.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
EVERYBoDY'S DOING IT
h<Iet. Asks Tennis Players to Work for Universal Military PreparednesS- Golf Association Acts Likewise.

 ! Golf Association Acts Likewise. New York. April 7.-George Town Nend Adee, president of the United 4states National Lawn Tennis Associa- lion. issued statement last night in ,gVisfcr.. he outlined the position of the shas0ciati<n in regard to present con 7litions in this country as affected by Ahc war with Germany.
 T In defining the situation as 1t af- Kected the lawn tennis players Of the rrountry, Mir. Adee said:
 !, 'The association has appointed a committee on military preparedness and has sent all its members d letter
 ur1ing them to work for universal ,Anompulsory military service. As soon hs congress determines the method or A-afsing an army the association will I.sc all it's influence with the tennis hlayecs of the country to secure their Eo-opcration: furthermore, it will 1nrne those not: immediately eligible Ifor military duty to limit their eXpe1- }ditures. keep in good physical con- }dition and devote all possible atten- 1tion to. military affairs in the effort to further national defense. In this movement the United States National
 Lawn Tennis Association is working with the United States Golf Associa- ttion-'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-07
the New Bedford. Mass, Kennel clubs show. May 23.
Kennel

Charles Bishop chairman of the squash committee. won from Harry A. Handy in a first round match of the club championship tournament, which got under way at the New York Athletic club yesterday. Bishop proved too experienced for his opponent, who vas beaten 15 to 5.
 The title tourney has drawn an entry of eighteen competitors. among whom are the strongest players en- rolled in the Winged Foot club.
 The baseball hines of William col- lege and Harvard university have cancelled their baseball games with the cadets set for next Wednesday and Saturday, respectively. The sol- diers will be able to stage contest for next Wednesday, but thus far have no one to fill the Harvard date. The Army will go right on with ath- letic programs in spite of the war,
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