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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23
SETTLEMENT OF THE
WAGE ROW LIKELY
RAIL WORKERS LEAVE PREsl
DENT TO CONSIDER CASE.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-An ami
cable adjustment of the railroad bro.
therhood's wage demands appeared
probable today, following yesterdays
conference at the White House
Urder virtual promise to the Pres.
ident to avoid the strike until complete
consideration can be given Their de-
mands, the brotherhood today arc left
free to lay their case before the car
riers for action. In case lea Hook
develops the trainmen are again to
take their claim before the President
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23
BRITISH DRIVE
ENEMY AGAIN
TADPOLE CAPES TAKEN FRONT
CAMBRIA.

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
FRANCE, Nov 23.--The British early
today drove back the enemy at an ele-
walton called Tadpole Copse which
dominateSa large section of the canal
Dunord and a large part of Mouvres
in the Cambria area
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23

LONDON, Oct. 21-The output of
coal in the United States Kingdom
during nine months Of the present
year is 1S7,75O,OOO tons, or about s.
100000 tons less than in the cores
ponding period of 1916.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23
BRITISH ADVANCE
Line IN FLANDERS
SITUATION UNCHANGED ON THE
I SoMME FRONT.

LONDON, Nov. 23-The British
have advanced their line slightly in
Flanders and southeast of Ypres the
war office nanounces. The situation
on the Somme front southeast of Cam
brai is unchanged
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-11-23

An average of one gallon of milk is
required to produce on pound OF
cheese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
DEADLOCK REACHED
 IN COAL CONF FERENCE NOW IN PROGRESS
Miners and Operators Can not Agree on Increase of Pay While Price Ques-
 ton Is Unsettled

Washington, September 27.-Coal miners and operators discussing union demands for 25 per cent more pay in the bituminous fields of Illinois, In- diana Ohio and western Pennsylvania tonight reached a deadlock, which ap- parently will not be broken pending an announcement from Dr. H A. Gar field. the fuel administrator, as to wether there is to be an upward re- vision of government fixed prices.
 The joint scale subcommittee of miners and operators spent the day in a vain attempt to reach an agreement on the miners proposal that the opera tors grant an increase which then might be used as basis of an appeal to the government for higher selling prices.
 The operators announced their be- lief that this would look like con spiracy between miners and operators to force higher coal prices. They added they would not enter into discussion of any wage increase until the present price of coal at the mine is raised by the fuel administration They said there was no definite assurance that such a modification will be made. all though they looked for some revision soon.
 The committee will continue it's dis cussion tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Patriotic Women Are to Assume Task of Selling
 One-Third of Bond Issue

Washington, September 27.-One- third of the sales in the coming lib- erty loan campaign is the task set for
 the women of the country by the wom-
 ans liberty loan committee which be-
 gan a two days session here today with more than 100 delegates from all sections in attendance. Mrs. w. G. McAdoo. chairman, pre- sided and Mrs. Antoinette Funk of
 Chicago announced the great share of
 the work undertaken amid enthusi- astic applause.
 Secretary McAdoo and Bainbridge
 Colby of the shipping board addressed the meeting. MT. McAdoo reviewed the causes of the war and urged the
 whole-hearted and active cooperation of women for it's successful concIu- sion. If one single loan should not be subscribed" he said. .it would be
 more fatal disaster than the loss of
 a great battle."
 MT. Colby told of the work of the shipping board. remarking that the
 governments shipbuilding programme cost as much as the total amount of
 the first liberty loan. Business details of the organization and reports will be taken up tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
LEGAL FIGHT FOR
 MEANS PAPERS WILL BE DECIDED MONDAY
Court Will Pass on Charge of Contempt Preferred Against New York
 Law Officer

Gastonia, N C., September 27--Whether or not John T. Dooling. assistant dis trict attorney of New York, and other New York officials who took part in the case against Gaston B. Means shall be held in contempt of court for refusal to turn over documents seized in Means New York apartment will be announced at Charlotte next Monday. Judge James L. Webb of the superior court. who heard argument in the contempt pro ceedings here today stated that he would make his decision at that time.
 Solicitor Clement stated that such or the documents as were in possession of the New York officials here had been turned over to the solicitor Who prose- cuted Means at the preliminary hearing, at which he was bound over to the Ca barras county grand jury without bail on charge of the murder of Mrs Maude A. King. Counsel for Means also ap- piled for an order requesting MT. Clement and State Attorney General Manning ot North Carolina to show cause why they should not surrender the documents, ana Judge Webb announced today that oii Monday he would decide whether O. nos to grant this order.
 Solicitor Clement, acting as counsel for the New York officials, declared at the hearing today that the writ was sought in order to "humiliate and intimiuate witnesses who came voluntarily rom New York to aid the prosecution. lie added that he would willingly give coples of the documents to Means counsel. Y. T. Cansler, counsel for Means, said the documents were necessary for proper de- fense of his client and questioned the legality of their seizure i'll New Iofk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
AmWs@Mn@mGs
At the Lyric

Every act of the new Lyric bill en joyed by capacity audiences Thursday night, offers pleasing entertainment and the programme is brimful of good com edy, good singing, clever dancing and all those essentials that go to make 2r a good vaudeville entertainment To the Werner Amoros Trio of entertainers gc first honors when applause and general entertainment are considered. This act Is composed of three men--clever jug glers-clever musicians and clever come dians. One of the trio does female impersonation which is never suspected until his identity is revealed.
 Another piece de resistance on the pro- gramme is Amanda Gray, a comedy look ing woman, who possesses a wonderful voice. She Is an operatic soprano and she renders pleasing selections in a most pleasing manner and receives encore after encore. The singing of Miss Gray is distinct feature of the performance Lew and Mollie Hunting are just as clever as ever and both are good enter tainers Mollie Hunting is one of the clcverest of female dancers.
 The opening number ot the Dill is Brent Hayes, who plays several pleasing selec- tions on the banjo receivine hs srea tes tons on the hanjo. Jack Donahue and Alice Stewart keep the audience highly entertained and Donahue is an espe- ciaily good dancer. Pathe news pictures are l feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
All American Ships of More Than 2500 Tons to
 Be Requisitioned Oct. 15

Washington, September 27.-Every American vessel of more than 2500 tons dead weight capacity available for ocean service will be requisitioned by the government October IS, the shipping board announced today in a statement giving the charter rates at which the vessels will be taken over. American ships available for ocean traffic total slightly more than 2,000,- 900 tons. but some of them already have been taken over for the army and navy.
 In most instances, except where re- quired for actual government service, the ships, it was said. will be turned back to their owners for operation on government account subject at all times to any disposition the shipping board may direct.
 The rates announced will cut sharp ly the present charter and ocean freight rates charged by American vessels. It is the intention. it Is un- derstood, to apply them later to any foreign ships chartered in the Uni ted States. The chartering will be in the hands of the shipping board s chartering commission. which Welding Ring of New York has just been named to head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
FAMOUS V|0L|N|ST
 ID APPEAR SUNDAY
COncertmeister to Feature Community ''Sing" at
 BijOu Theatre

A great treat is in store for all who attend the sing" at the Bijou theatre next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Hugo Ok. the famous violinist, haa consented to play for the people ot Birmingham who are entertaining him during his visit in this city.
 The Music Study club gave lunch con at the Southern club in honor O. MT. and Mrs. Ok. Mrs. George Hous- ton Davis, president of the locSf club, presided. Mrs. Davis spoke regarding the wonderful things that had been ac- complished during the past year in a musical way and outlined somew hat the plans for the season just open Ing.
 MT and Mrs. Ok made brief talks in which they complimented the musi- clans of Birmingham on the great progress they have made in establish. ing musical city. The announcement that MT. Ok would appear in two vio- lin numbers at the next Sunday sing was received with hearty applause by the large number of ladies who were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Major General Duvall of
 Southeastern Department
 Inspects Camp Sheridan

Montgomery, September 27.-(SpecialD
 Mai Gen. w. P. Duvali, commander of
 the southeastern department, made a per
 sonal inspection of Camp Sheridan Thurs
 day. He arrived with his aides during
 the late morning. called at the capitol and conferred with Governor Henderson,
 was the guest of the Rotary club at luncheon and spent good part of the afternoon in going over the camp. No parade or review was held because Gen. eral Duvall did not desire it. He came here to see what was needed at the camp and for nothing else. After the inspection was completed he left the city. General Duvall called at division head
 quarters at Pickett Springs and held conferences with large number of Ohio officers while making the inspection. Calls from quarters at o'clock yester- day morning caused many Ohio soldiers at Camp Sheridan to believe the camp was being invaded, but they reported for duty only to find that the govern
 ment had issued a storm warning for
 the gulf states and that extra service
 was necessary to put the camp in con- dition for the heavy rains which were expected
 The soldiers worked for several hours digging trenches, tightening tent ropes
 and preparing for the storm which did not come.
 Because of delay in the arrival of the Fifth Ohio regiment, reception which was scheduled for last night has been postponed The regiment could not reach Montgomery in time. A great re- ception has been arranged and 6000 souve- mir programmes prepared. Among the speakers will be Governor Henderson and Brigadiers General Smith, McMekin Zimmerman and Speaks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Exodus of Carpenters From Camp ,McC Clellan is Stopped

Anniston. September 27.-(Special.) ) The proposed exodus of carpenters from Camp Mcclellan to Lake Charles La., has been nipped in the bud. For few hours yesterday it seemed as If the camp would lose several hun dred carpenters. who. 1t is alleged, were being dazzled by offers of great sly increased pay to go to work on a big job now under way at Lake Charles. La.
 According to statement made to day by a representative of John 9. Chisholm & Co.,. and supported by of ficers of the quartermaster's corps in charge of construction. agents have been at work in the camp to induce carpenters to go to Lake Charles, La, where, 1t was stated, they would re ceive 62h cents an hour for their la DOT; that eight hours would consti. tute q day's work. and that all work done over eight hours would bring time and half.
 However, according to the best in- formation obtainable, these agents failed to state that the men would not receive board and lodging in addition to their work. and as the men working at Camp Mcclellan are receiving board and lodging. and have their earnings clear at the end of the week. they are making more net than they would at the higher rate offered at Lako Charles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Ohio Officers Who Brought
 Trunks of Beer Into State Are Allowed to Resign

Montgomery, Septemper 27.-(Special) After admitting that they had brought liquor to Montgomery from New Orleans in military trunks borrowed from fel- low officers, Lieuts Reid E.. Senk and George w. Kahle of the One Hundred and Twelfth supply tram of Columbus O., gave their resignarions to division headquarters Thursday. They were lp- proved and forwardea 70 Washington for immediate action. The resignations were submitted at the request of Brig. Gen. w. R. Smith. acrsng commander.
 Senk and Kahle admitted the charges against them after an investigation by the military police, when one bottle of beer in one of the trunks broke, casting suspicion on both trunks. When they were opened it was found each contained eight dozen bottles of beer packed within quilts. Division headquarters stated that the lieutenants faced charges of being absent without leave anc bringing liquor from New Orleans to Montgomery in vio- lation of the law. Because names of the owners of the trunks were stenciled On them, suspicion had been cast upon them until Senk and Kahle took the blame. It Is the first trouble with liquor which has been faced by the division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
MINE RESCUE TRUCK
 TO RECRUIT PUPILS
Government Car to Be Used in Train ing of First-Aid Classes in
 Alabama

Mine Rescue Truck No 1 of the United States bureau of mines, in charge of w.. T. Burgess, foreman miner, will reach Johns on October Il for the purpose Of giving instruction and demonstrate in the use of mine-rescue apparatus and in first aid to the injured, it was announced here yesterday. The truck will go to Blocton from Johns, and will remain there until October B. A full equipment of mine-rescue apparatus and first-aid ap- pliances is carried on this truck and is used in giving the training.
 Mine officials and miners are invited to select certain of the skilled under ground and surface employees for enroll ment in mine-rescue and first-aid classes. After completion of the course of train- ing, the bureau of mines will issue to each man who has completed the work satisfactorily an engraved certificate or competence.
 After number of teams in any mining locality shall have completed the course of training, it is suggested to the oper- ators that they inaugurate a field day when the teams may enter contests in first-aid work and in the use of breath ing apparatus. In the preparation for such a field day, the employees of the bureau will lend such assistance as may be hequested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
At Loew,s Biiou

There are some wonderful numbers on the programme at Loew's Bijou Tor the latter half of the week and the bill in its entirety was given an enthus- iastic reception by the capacity au- vile acts the equal of any ever seen on local stage feature picture that is gem, and military scenes in Loew s News Weekly that cause many patri~ otto thrill and outburst of applause. It is a combination of entertainment that ensures success.
 cleverly constructed comedy play let, The Understudy," ably presented by Helen Page and company. is the headline feature. It is story of stage life and affords some excellent mate- rial for genuine comedy which Is used to advantage by Miss Page and her company. The exaggerated melo- drama and curtain speeches are rich.
 Two of the most skilful dancers that have appeared in the city in a long time are Kremer and Kennedy. They execute some marvellous steps ln a most lively fashion. The lady mem Der of the team is decidedly versa tile.
 Jarvis and Harrison entertain with an original conception. Shooting the Shoots" which consists of much come dy, chatter and a little song. The Adanac trio offer musical novelty which is entertaining and the Van miss perform some very difficult and interesting feats on the tight wire.
 Lew Fields. of Weber and Fields, and dainty little Madge Evans are CO., stars in delightful photoplay, "The Corner Grocery" Loew's News Weekly shows timely events and fine comedy reels complete an excellent bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
October 9 Is Named Fire
 Prevention Day in State
 by Governor Henderson

Montgomery, September 27.-(Special.) Declaring that the losses from fire in
 Alabama last year were more than $3,69O,- OGo, Governor Henderson Thursday after noon issued a proclamation setting apart October 9, the anniversary of the Chi cago fire as fire prevention day in Ala bama, and called upon all persons to re- move all trash and rubbish on that day to see that fire drills are held in the schools and to inspect all premises in order that the number of fires may be decreased during the next year.
 "The annual loss from nres in Alabama
 during 1916 was more than s3,6oo,OoO'' said
 Governor Henderson, il. part While the
 owners of the property were largely re-
 imbursed for their losses through the in-
 surance companies, the sum of the losses
 represents that much loss in wealth te the country, which to some extent is shared by all other property owners There has never been time when il
 was more important to conserve our every resource than the present. Every form of material needed for our sustenancs and comfort is high, indicating 8 scarci ty as compared with the needs of the world and we should exercise every pre- caution that it may be preserved to wards satisfying these demands.
 The industries of the country arc straining the machinery of their organ izations to increase production, whicf of itself increases the liability of fires Warehouses are being nlled with prod ucts of various kinds which tend tc increase fire hazards The strain under which everyone is placed in doing hi. part during these times IS likely to cause
 us to neglect the many little precaution: ordinarily taken against disaster iron fire. These all multiply the probabiltie. of conhagrations and we should under take to combat them by extra diligence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
EMBARGO ON FREIGHT
 TO K. c. IS REMOVED

Information was received by the local headquarters of the Missouri Pacific rail- road yesterday that the embargo which has been placed on shipments of less than carloads of freight to Kansas City, both Missouri and Kansas, has been lifted and that all freight shipments will be ac- cepted as usual.
 This embargo was necessitated by the strike of freight yard laborers and yard clerks which went into effect September 10 The notice applies to all roads in operation at that point Longshoremen and freight handlers who went on strike in New Orleans on September 19 have also returned to their work and all ship ments to that place will now be resumed, it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
TEEN-AGE TEACHERS
 HOLD CONFERENCE

At a conference of the teen-age teach CTS of the various Sunday schools of Birmingham held at the First Methodist church last evening, pr. A. K. Wright spoke on ''Tieng the Boy to Sunday School" Not as many as were expected were present on account of weather con- ditions. but much interest in the work and enthusiasm over its progress was manifested by those present. feature of the programme was a supper given to members by the council of teen-age teachers, Marsh Acker and I. w. Brough- ton in charge. A meeting of this char acter is held every Thursday evening and any man who is interested in boys, whether a teacher or not, is invited to take part in the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
Gulf States Steel Adds Another 10 Per Cent
 Increase to Mems Wages

Gadsden. September 27.-(Special )-An- other 10 per cent bonus will be added to the wages of Gulf States Steel com pany employees here, effective Monday, October 1. Announcement to this effect was posted this afternoon by A. l.. Con- ner, works manager. This increases the bonus from 30 per cent, now in effect, to 40 per cent It will mean an increase of about s20,000 to the monthly pay roll In the neighborhood of 20o0 men are af- fected
 With Billy Murnane dead, Herman Dorophy and John Ciglar seriously ill, and Herman Carlson in jail on the tech nical charge of violating the prohibition laws, Coroner E. G. Woodliff began an inquest this morning The result has not yet been announced. Although it was announced that Murnane's death was due to heart failure, reports that It had been caused by wood alcohol were fol- lowed by an investigation. It is re- ported that Murnane, Dorophy and Gig lar secured and drank a liquor, one of the chief components of which was wood alcohol. Sensational developments may result, it is reported
 Notices to 82 white men composing Etowah county's third draft increment, were mailed this morning, and the men will leave Gadsden Wednesday.
 The staff of the Gadsden general hos pital. owned and operated by the Sis ters of Divine Providence, was an- nounced today. J. o. Morgan is named as house physician, while other mem bers of the staff include prominent local physicians.
 Two poultry clubs have been organized in Etowah county, one at Burns acad- emy and the other at Morris to stimu- late the production of poultry and eggs. The work is being done by Miss Dianna Bankson, county canning club agent. and Miss Mary Keown of the state ex- tension department.
 Work was started this morning on the erection of a drive-in filler station at Broad and Third streets bJ the Standard Oil company.
 Etowah county suffragists will hold their county convention in Gadsden Sat urday, October 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
ROUNDUP OF MEN
 DRAFTED FOR ARMY
All Men Available Must Be Sent to
 Camp Pike by October

Adj.-Gen. G. J. Hubbard has in formed Secretary B. A. Pepperman of the local board. that every man avail able for service is to be gotten to- gether and sent to Camp Pike, Ark. on October 3. or soon thereafter. This order does not affect the negro men drafted, as they will be sent later.
 The above order was received in Bir- mingham yesterday and the last white men of the first quota will be included in this number going to Camp Pike. All men who are not available by De- tober 8 will be sent as soon thereafter as possible.
 The local boards will at once begin the round up" of all of their men and get them away on october 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
William G. Upton Wins Out in Race for Mayor
 of Nashville Over HOWse

Nashville, September 27.-1n one of the closest contested municipal elec7 tions ever held in this city, former Mayor Hilary E. Howse was defeated for mayor today by William c. Upton by a majority of approximately 15o votes.
 In the race for commissioner of waterworks. Paul w. Treanor, for mer newspaper man. defeated the pres ent commissioner. Robert Elliott, ny approximately 1900 votes.
 E. T. Lewis defeated George Stain back for commissioner of streets and sewers and sidewalks by about 2000. Mr. Stainback is the oldest member of the city commission. having served in his present capacity for A years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-28
MANY IN ATTENDANCE
 AT LANIER FUNERAL

A large concourse of friends of the late Sterling Sidney Lanier attended his funeral yesterday. Services were con ducted by Rev. Father Coyle at St. Paups church at 10:30 o'clock. following prayers at the family residence, 2s34 Pawnee avenue. Interment was made in the family lot in Elmwood cemetery.
 The following served as pallbearers
 Active-James Weatherly, Walter Moore, Sterling A. Wood, John T. Ed munds, A. M. Throckmorton, w. s. Mudd. H. B. Robinson, w. N Malone
 Honorary-John H. Frye, Edward Will kinson, Frank Nelson, Jr., w. H. Du- ran. Charles W. Ferguson, Ira L. Smith, Leonard Beecher, Dr. J. D. s. Davis, Sterling Foster, Dr. J. D. Dabney, E. F. Enslen, Campbell Maben, T. o. Smith, w. w. Bussey, R. c. Middleton, Craw- ford Johnson, T. H. Aldrich, Jr.. J. T. Stokely, Louis V. Clark, J. B. Gibson, N. M. Leech, B. R. Smith, P. H. Lal- lande, V. Ferguson. A. R. Dearborn