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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

Sammy has the most wonderful kit
chen in the world II runs around on
wheels and is always ready to nj the
mess tin with good warm food.
No such thing as a cold meal for
hlml
The folks at home may have TO put
up with cold meals occasionally, and
pas work may delay him so that his
soup has lost It's satisfying warmth,
but not so in the u. S. army, in camp,
cantonment or at the front.
There are cantonment kitchens, sta
tionery affairs for his training days,
and when he goes into Nod service his
kitchen follows him.
A new type Of army steam field
kitchen has Just been designed to fur
nish a battalion Of 1900 men three hot
meals a day. This outfit is mounted on
four-ton truck, and at a distance
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

former occupations.
II your boy is one Of the 10 per
cent. the government will re-educate
him in another vocation at which he
can earn q living.
This doesn't mean that war is a dan
ger-free occupation, and that life in
the trenches is as comfortable as in
the easy chair at home, but it does
make IL appear less fearsome than it
has been painted over here, especially
by pro-German Socialists, disloyal pa
cifsts and German-born traitors in
America
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
AL TO SAG NEXT sUNDAY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6--P. P. Claxtons
Commissioner Of Education has assed
all schools, public and private, to help
make next Sunday, designed by the
National Council Of Women as COM
munity Music Day." a day Of genuine
patriotic service.
People Of every community are asked
TO meet at Z p. m and sing the same
songs with unity Of thought and pur-
pose. Among the songs selected are
THE Star Spangled Banner" Amer
Ca" and 1.-The Battle Hymn Of the Re
public"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Always Have PERUNA

Mrs. L. A Patterson. 1899 Kentucky
st.. Memphis, Tennessee, writes:
Il have been a friend Of Peruna
for many years. have used it on
and on for catarrhal complaints and
found 1t a very excellent remedy
/ have a small family Of children
Times are hard with US, but / can
scarcely afford to do without Peru
ma, especially during the season OF
the year when coughs and colds
are prevalent. We always recon-
mend Peruna to our neighbors, for
the benefit It has been to us"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
NATIONAL SROE' LATEST
FRENCH war MEASURE

PARIS, Nov 20 lBy Mail) I'm view Of
the exhorbitant prices asked for foot
gear, the Ministry Of Commerce has de-
breed that an shops and establishments
connected with the shoe-trade are open
TO requisltion and must declare their
so far has only been obtainable In very
limited quantities, at least In Paris
Everyone who has seen the "chaussure
Rationale" declares it to be everything
one could hope for Besides being
strong and well-made, il has even got
style So far the only thing against
IL, is that no one keeps it In stock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
GRANT LETTERS. ON ESTATES

Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown has
granted letters Of administration on
the estate Of Patrick Henry TO Martin
+. Henry, and on the estate Of Clara
Whlteman to William S. Whiteman.
Letters testamentary have sbeen
n OFT d 10 James L. Warren on the
estate Of Joseph Ennels.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
EXCLUSIVE Patterns
The 1917
Christmas

1t is apparent that the mani
festation of the Christmas spirit
is more necessary to the nation
this year than at any time within
our memory. The spirit of the
country must be maintained, the
word of Christmas cheer must be
exchanged and the tokens of eS-
TEEN will weld more closely the
friendships and family relations.
Foreseeing this we have assem-
bled an unprecedented gift. as
Sortment. Every article shows
careful selection and there is a gift
at a price to accommodate the
desires and the pocketbooks of
all. Your inspection entails no OBJ.
legation to purchase.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

The Want Ads offer good positions In
Offices. and domestic help should adj
vertlse in the Want Ads during the
coming two weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Jewelry Which Every Man ]
Will Use and Appreciate

Every man likes an assortment
of neat scarf pins. The fact that
he has one is a good reason why
he should have another for va
riety. We offer scarf pins of every
description. All artistic, either
p ain or set with sapphires, anne
thyStS, moss agateS, Sardonyx and
other Semi-preciouS stones. OF
green, white or yellow gold from
$3.50 up
Post and loose link cuff buttons.
All the popular shapes. Plain,
engraved, engine turned, enamel
ed or jewe ed. Green, red and
yellow gold, from S4 up per pair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

Those who object to liquid medl-
zines can procure Peruna Tablets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Handy Sterling Articles
Which You Are Not Apt
TO Think Of

There are compotiereS tea sets, Sauce boats,
candle sticks, &C. but in addition we remind you of
the useful, inexpensive little things. The ice cream
slicer, sugar spoon, mustard spoon, Jelly server,
lemon fork salad fork cold meat fork, butter picks
serving spoon, pastry fork pie knife cheese scoop
crumb knife, butter knife, pie server, steak set &c
There are also grape fruit spoons, ice cream spoons
soup spoons, boullon spoons and the usual table
forks and cutlery. We offer both our exclusive de-
signs and the other popular patterns.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Several Attractive'y Priced
Diamond Jewelry Gifts
for Ladies

A special laval'iere offering of plati-
nun with sapphire in centre and paved
with small diamonds. Complete with
platinum chain, $92.
A beautiful lavalliere Of unusual
value. Pierced platinum design, set with
modern cut WeSSelton diamond and
paved with smaller diamonds With fine
platinum chain, $3.50.
A platinum brooch of lace work de-
sign with central diamond and sma Ter
ones on the sides, at the low price Of
$54.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

mana or the Christmas gilt
seeker. The stock rep
Tesents all the newest prod
ucts of Americas best art
crystal workers, Libby,
Hawkes., Tuthill, &c. We
mention French dressing bot
ties at $500 up. Flower
vases at $1.75 up. Sailed
nut dishes at $3.50 up. Jugs,
bowls, candy jars, jam jars,
syrup jugs, &C.
$3.50 or so will buy many
an artistic and suitable Xmas
token in our Crystal Room.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

The Gruen is not only a
year round dependable time
keeper, but is known as the
most beautiful watch in
America. 1t fits the pocket
ike a silver dol ar. In round
or octagon cases, with enam-
el, gilt, platinized or Louis
XIV dials. OF white, green or
yellow god. Cases of solid
gold, % year guaranteed or
permanent filled. Movements
Is to % Jewels. Prices
$16.50 to 500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Price Comparison InUited

Gold bangle bracelets of plain,
pierced or jeweled designs, from
$3.50 up. Fourteen karat gold
fexib { bracelets from $28 up.
Smelling salts bottles with sterl-
ing silver tops, $1.25 up. With
dainty enameled tops, 1928 up.
Sterling match boxes for fibre
matches. Plain, engine turned,
hammered and engraved, $3.50
up
Ladies fashionable little finger
rings of 10 karat and IA karat
green and yellow gold. Plain, en-
graved and set with amethysts,
tourma ines, lapis lazuli and other
Semi-precious stones. From $2.75
up.
Sterling cigar cutters. Many
styles for selection at S1.75 up.
In IA karat gold, $1,000 up.
Sterling belt buckles, plain,
hammered, engraved and engine
turned, at 1925 up.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06
Crystal Hints to Help You in
Your Gift Dilemma
Prices For Every Purse

Our crystal room is truly Christmas Gift Shop.
The entire assortment shows the forethought which
was exercised in selecting stock to satisfy every de-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-12-06

The Howard needs no in
PRODUCTION. We have them in
thin models, twelve size, with
standard II jewel, three-po.
sition movement. Also with
10 and 81 jewel fve-posi-
ton adjustment. Priced $40
to $125. In IA karat gold or
permanent filled cases.
WiddNasSortment Of Wal
thamS, ElginS, Hamiltons and
other standard makes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
ESTIMATE ON VELVET
 BEAN CROP ISSUED BY
 FIELD AGENT CYST
Probable Disposition of Velvet Bean Crop by November 15, But prices
 May Cause Some Change

Auburn, November 29.-(Specia1) Field Agent F. w. Gist of the bureau of crop estimates. United States depart ment of agriculture, on duty in Alabama, from the reports of his regular crop aids, submits an estimate of the production or velvet beans in Alabama for the pres ent season. The following is a summa@, for the state:
 Number Of acres grown to velve@ beans, 2.334,000.
 Percentage which will be picked cos
 Number of acres which will be picked, 1,421, 100.
 Average yield per acre in tons 059s
 Number of tons which will be picked, S5030
 Per cent of beans picked which will probably be sold, 49.2 Number of tons of beans which will probably be sold, 41S4OO Remainder to be fed on farm, 431 99O Number of acres which will be grazed off, 912,900.
 This estimate shows the probable dis position, of the velvet bean crop as of November 1o. Picking had not at that date been completed and a change in the labor situation, as well as the price offered for beans, may cause some change in the finsf disposition of the crop. The value of the crop could not at the date mentioned be determined, as very few beans had been marketed Detailed estimates by counties will be submitted to the public later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
POLICEME WILL BECOME PART OF THE
 NEW ARMY MACHINE
Will Be Instructed to Ar rest All Men Failing to Report for Ex-
 animation

Washington. November 29.--Every po-
 lice official in the country will become a part of the great machine organized
 for building the national army under
 war department plans announced today
 by Provost Marshal General Crowder.
 Postal authorities also will play an
 active part in helping to carry out the new regulations and the department be- lieves that with. the aid of these two agencies local exemption boards will be greatly assisted in registering the men
 and getting them to the training camps as they are calleds
 Police throughout the nation will be instructed to take into custody men who fail to report for physical examination CT who violates any of the new rules and regulations. They also will be charged to arrest and deliver to camps
 men who have been inducted into the
 military service by the local boards and who fail to entrain for mobilization
 Such men are classed under military
 law as desertesr and rewards of s5t will be paid for their arrest and de- livery at the camps.
 All the elaborate machinery of the
 postoffice department will be used tc see that questionnaires are delivered te the men and are returned by them with in the seven days time limit allowed fol filling them out Postal officials also have been instructed by President Will.
 son and Postmaster General Burlesor
 to cooperate to the fullest extent witt
 the local boards in delivering and for
 warding notices to registrants, particu-
 larly notices of entrainment, as failure
 to respond to this notice classes the reg
 strant as deserter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
M 'ADOO WANTS ID PERFECT LIBERTY LOAN ORGANIZATION
Calls Conference of Repre- sentatives of Committees to Meet in Washington
 December 10

Washington, November 2a.-To perfect liberty loan organizations throughout the country for the period of the war, Secretary McAdoo today called con- ference of representatives of liberty loan committees in each of the F fed- era1 reserve districts and of the women g liberty loan organization to be held in Washington December 10.
 While the secretary has announced that there will be no further liberty bond issues at least until after Febru- nouncement, The believes it essential that educational work in preparation for future loans be conducted continu- ously so that the people may become fully acquainted with the worth of gov- ernment securities, the advantage of thrift and economy and the financial needs of the government to wage war against Germany
 Governors of the federal reserve banks ence, also to designate and SC 1 at least three of the principal libert' soan ex- ecutives of their districts T members of the woman's liberty loa ommittee and federal directors of t lcommittee also have been invited attend the conference, which is to continue for about a week.
 In order to obtain for the benefit of the treasury department and of the various committees the experience of the executives and workers in the sev- eral districts, series of special meet ings will be held. Views will be inter- changed so that methods used success fully in one district may be made avail able in others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
SO-CALLED "SLACKER COMMISSIONS" RUN UP AGAINST SNAG
Men Beyond Draft Age to Be Used in Staff Depart ments Unless Selectmen
 Are Better Qualified

Washington, November 29.-So-c called Stacker commissions" by which men of draft age seek to escape service in the combatant branches of the army, have struck a snag in two general policies laid down by Secretary Baker.
 These are, first, that no men of draft age be commissioned unless it is shown clearly that they are better fitted for the special work to which they are called than any civilian beyond the draft age whose services can be secured; and, second, that no function of the army that can be carried on efficiently with civilians shall be placed on military footing by commissioning the men needed to supervise the work.
 The problem of commissions in the va rious staff departments of the army that have to do with the supply lines, trans portation, construction and hundred other noncombatant functions of the service, is a difficult one. There have been numerous cases of young men of draft age who have obtained commits sions in those services and, therefore are exempt from the operations of the selective service law under which the fighting troops are being mobilized.
 JUSTICE TO SELECTMEN
 It is the desire of Secretary Baker, ap- parently. to keep this element of the commissioned personnel of the army at minimum in justice to the great body of the drafted men and to prevent any suggestion that men of draft age have found shelter in the commissioned grades of the noncombatant branches of the service from the liability of service at the front
 The policy is founded on the theory that there are older men in civil life, we'll fitted for the special duties re- quired, to whom such commissions could be given, leaving the men of draft age to the operations of the law. It is not desirable, however, to make any nard and fast rule against staff commissions for draft age men since there certainty are special cases which should be con- sidered.
 MT. Bakers ruling as to army func- tions which need not of necessity be given military status applies particular ly to inspection of materials manufac- tured or produced for the army. Food, clothing, tentage and thousands of other items, it is held. could be inspected as well by civilian as by an officer, and proposals to commission men for inspec- ton duty only have been held up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Local Data
Daniel Boone Named
 Captain of Alabama

Daniel Boone, star end of the Alabama football team, was elect son at meeting of the sqund last night at q dinner at the Tut wiler hotel. Boone will be play ing his fourth year on the Grim son team. In the Vanderbilt game Boone suffered the loss of num- ber of his teeth and was forced out of the game for the final two games of the season. Boone Is ex- ceedingly popular with the play CTS and students aud will undoubt- edIy make the Crimson a capable leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
NINE MORE VICTIMS
 AT CAMP WHEELER

Macon, November 2e.-Nine more sol diers attached to the Thirty first na- tional guard division at Camp Wheeler, died from pneumonia during the last 24 hours, according to an announcement tonight at base hospital. This makes a total of 6S deaths. They were: Earl M. Witt, Plains, Ga; Cullie D. Hodges, Tuglis, Fla; William c. Craig, Loving, Ga; J. c. Byrd, Augusta, Ga; James w. Thrasher, 106th (Ala) engineers; Stewart Pellicer, St. Augustine, Fla; i; John Roper, 121st infantry; Ebert Holli- day, 11sth field artillery, and Joseph T. Grammar, 12fst infart'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Some Conference Notes Among the Methodists
 Al Dothan Gathering
By FRANK WILLIS BARNETT

Montgomery, the secretary treasurer Of the Alabama Bible society, whose face | is a familiar one at religious gather ings in the state.
 Walker Bancroft, my friend from Louisville, Is the son of Dr. Bancroft. who in his day was considered by many to be the most finished orator in the Alabama conference. l used to hear him with great pleasure during my boyhood when he was the pastor at Eufaula Walker is doing a fine work and is in every way worthy son of worthy sire.
 F. L. Crawford. one of the secretaries of the conference, who is now stationed at DeFuniak Springs. Fla, has held many pastorates in Florida and like his lamented father. is greatly beloved. Dr. and Mrs Crawford were beloved as few preachers and their wives were ever loved. The memory of their lives still fingers as a sweet influence all over south Alabama, where he labored and she served. l know Of no finer types in all the world than are some preach- CTS and some preachers wives and when they are mated it makes a partnership that tells wonderfully for the uplift of any community.
 One of the thinking men at the con- ference is Rev J. M. Glenn of Marion He will be remembered by many as the editor of the Alabama Christian Advo- cate. He is great temperance worker, and is known as the implacable enemy of any organization or man who stands for the whisky traffic.
 The dividing line between the North Alabama and the Alabama conference runs through Calera. Opelika in Lee and Centreville in Bibb, for instance are in the bounds of the Alabama con ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
SLIGHT ADVANCES MADE

London, November 2s.-On the Cam brai battle front BritiSh troops made a slight advance today west of Bourbon wood, according to the official state ment tonight from Field Marshal Haig. The statement reads:
 There was considerable artillery ac- tivity on both sides this morning in the neighborhood of Bourbon wood Wes of the wood we advanced our line slight ly by successful operation.
 Hostile raids attempted early thi. morning in the neighborhood of Holle- beke were repulsed, leaving some pris- oners in sour hands. The enemys artil- lery has shown somewhat increased ac tivfty in this sector and also east and northeast of Ypres during the day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

Headquarters of the IaHan Army in Northern Italy, Wednesday,, November @.-(By the Associated Press. )-Details have been officially received of one ol the most sanguinary fights in the north ern zone, in which two Austro- Hun garian regiments fought until they al- most externinated each other The fight was back of Asago during one of the main attack against the Italians
 The enemy advanced from the two Hanks and toward night a regiment of Hungarian Czechs became engaged with regiment of Galician poles, both both wearing different uniforms and speaking different dialect. The rifle fire was followed by a bayonet charge and then hand-to-hand struggle with gren- ades lasting through the night, until the two regiments were disentangled aft CT heavy losses, when It became known that they belonged to the same side
 The general situation is not material ly changed tonight along the northern and Pi2ye fronts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
FOURTH DISTRICT
 CONVENTION FAILS
 AFTER 256 BALLOTS
Successor to Congressman Adamson
 to Be Named When Convention ReassembIes December II

Columbus, Ga., November 29.-After having been in session five days. dur ing which time 250 ballots were taken, the Fourth district democratic conven- tion. apparently deadIocked, adjourned here tonight until December II, with out nominating n successor to former Congressman W. C. Adamson. Seven teen votes were necessary for nom- inntiOn.
 In order to bring about adjourn ment tonight it was necessary to re- sciiid a resolution which provided that the convention remain in continuous session until one of the five candI- dates was nominated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Mobilization of Tug
 and Tow Boats Delas

Washington, November 29.-Mobii1 tion of the tug and tow boats of tt7 Great Lakes along the Atlantic eoFsf for the winter months to aid in rellt ing freight congestion by greater of the international waterways aH5 barges has been postponed by Seer sia Baker.
 Lack of coastwise towboats pro snts wide use of barges and as towbos $ Sn the lakes soon will be frozen in, it IS suggested that they be brought out through the canals to move coastwise barge traffic during the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
16 Women Chauffeurs
 Called Into Service

New York, November 29.-A call for 16 women chauffeurs to drive motor trucks and ambulances in this city was sent out tonight by the National League for Women's Service.
 The trucks are used to transport Red Cross supplies from workrooms to warehouses and ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Numerous Food and
 Supply Thefts Detected

Boston, November 29-Following re- ports of numerous thefts of foodstuffs and other supplies intended for ship ment to the soldiers abroad, the police today raided house in the East Boston district and recovered 5000 army shoe soles
 Two men found in the house were taken into custody. This is the second successful raid conducted by the police within the last few days in an effort
 to break up gangs of waterfront and warehouse robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
READY FOR PEACE

Berlin. November 29.-(via London.) Count George F. Won Hertling, the im- perial German chancellor, told the Reichstag today he was ready to enter into peace negotiations as soon as the Russian government sends representa- : tives full powers to Berlin. T hope and wish,'' he said, that these efforts will soon take definite shape and bring us peace"
 Respecting Poland, Lithuana and Courland Count Von Hertling said:
 We respect the right of self-deter- imitation of their peoples. We expect they will give themselves a constitu- tional form of government correspond ing to their conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
GERMAN DESTROYER
 HITS MINE; GOES DOWN

London. November 20.--A German torpedo destroyer belonging to the Zebrugge f1otil1a struck a mine off WestkappeIIe, Holland, and sank, ac- cordfng to Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. Only two of her crew were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 29.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Friday and probably Saturday.
 South Carolina, Georgia: Fair today and Saturday.
 Tennessee Kentucky = Generally fair Friday and Saturday; little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Bar Silver

London, November 29.-Bar silver 42A pence per ounce; money, 3% per cent; discount rates. short bills, 49s per cent; three months bills 4zi; gold premiums at Lisbon, 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

To Cure Cold in One Day
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure E. w. GROVES sigma ture- is on each box. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
|U. s. ARMY ENGINEERS PLAY IMPORTANT PART IN GEN. BYNG'S DRIVE
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BATTLE EACH OTHER

Piave river, Italian batteries directed a destructive fire at enemy boats.