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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
M. c. w. LEAGUE
 MEETS TODAY

All local men are invited to attend tho services of the Mems Christian Workers league this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the tabernacle. The meeting will be led by Garland Brewster and four minute talks will be made by D. B. Niven, Judge J. R. Lucas and B. F. Ashcraft. Special music will be rem dered by the orchestra and the choir and large attendance is urged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
DEER HUNTERS RETURN

Attorney H. Kemp Toney and Mana ger l.. K. Duncan of the s. R. Thomas
 Auto. company returned yesterday evening from weeks stay in the wilds of Desha county, wbere they sparticipated in aydeer drive with otn- er members of tn Tillar Hunting club, MT. Duncan is member of the club,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02
KILLED HIS MAN
 AND SURRENDERED

Temple, Tex. Dec. 1.-Lee Shields, prominent citizen of Bell county, was snot and killed at Bartlett, south of here, late today. Will Alsut of Lit tie River surrendered after the shoot ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
NEWS 0F ENSLEY.

Sheriff John Treat of Ta11adega county returned to Renfro yesterday afternoon with Nash Wright, alias Tom Freeman. negro. Wright was arrested about 10 o'clock Wednesday night by Ensley officers. He is charged with the murder of his uncle, Frank Good. last October
 Before leaving Wright admitted that he had killed his uncle, but claimed self lf-defense. A large reward was of fered for his arrest by Talladega cQun- ty authorities.
 The regular Aveekly dance of the Ensley B. P. o. E. was held last night at the Elkss hall on Avenue G.
 The New Eagles hall in Pratt City will be formally opened with a dance tonight by the Pratt City Protective Home Order Circle lodge No. 5S4.
 The Thread of the Story club held it's regular meeting yesterday at the home of Mrs. B. T. Waites on Ave nue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
CAR SHORTAGE IS REDUCED BY HALF
 SINCE NOVEMBER
Situation Greatly Relieved, Says Report of American Railway Association,
 Just Made Public

Washington, January Special. )-The freight car shortage which in Novem-
 Der was becoming increasingly serious
 has decreased almost 50 per cent since that time, according to the figures for
 January l, 1917. which the American
 Railway association makes public here today.
 On November there was a shortage of 114,90S freight -cars; on December 1 il was 1O7,77S and on December Sl it hao fallen to 59,S92 cars.
 This decrease in the car shortage is at tributed more than anything else to the cooperative efforts of the interstate com merce commission. shippers and the rail roads. The latter for the past two months have had special committee ot the American Railway association to dea with the subject Emergency measures have been adopted to meet the abnorma situation, and progress has been made ir getting cars out of the congested dis tricts into the territory where they are most needed.
 The association makes public state ment showing car shortages and sur ! pluses for the 10 years ending January | 1917
 These figures show that for the whole period of nearly nine years preceding the middle of August this year, there had been a continuous net surplusage of cars not in use on American railroads except for about one month in 1909, three months in 1912, one month in 1913, and the montr of March last year.
 In 1908 there was at one time sur plusage of over 413,0O0 cars, and at nc 1 time during the year were there less than 100000 idle cars.
 In 1909 the maximum net surplusage was 3s2, ,513. In 1910 the maximum was nearly 143, 900 for July 6, and there was through out that year a net surplusage of al least 1000 cars not requisitioned by ship. pers For 1911, surplus cars numbered on March 15 over 207.0OO and there were at no time during the year less than 20,000 cars standing idle. Ln January 1912, there was net sur plusage of approximately 136,000 From November, 1913, until March, 1916 there was continuous surplusage of cars, the number running in October, 1914, to over 200,0 GOO when the American Railway asso- citation stopped compiling them. Compila- ton was resumed in February l. 1915 when idle cars still numbered over 279,OOO The number of freight cars owned by the railroads of the country increased during that same eight years from l. S40,O09 on July l, 1907, to 2,51s,S on July 1. 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Ohio Representative Says Suffragist Tickets Are
 Insult to Presidency

Washington, January 1S-A protest against what he called the annoyance of suffrage pickets, posted at the gate ways of the White House, was made in the House today by Representative Elm erson of Ohio. The picketing, he said, was an insult to the high office of the President, and their conduct was not upheld by majority of the suffragettes of the country, especially not by those who favor the cause in Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
LAWSON CLEARLY OUTGENERALED THE
 RULES COMMITTEE
Continued from Page one,

Mr. Campbell, a republican member, drew up list of 14 questions, each of which Lawson would be compelled to an- swer or suffer Imprisonment. The mem- bers kept their heads together through out the day. They had a resolution, too, prepared-a resolution declaring Lawson in contempt of the committee and order ing him to appear before the bar of the House
 And then came the following morn ing. Lawson arrived late. He was put on the stand. Chairman Henry, armed with the Campbell interrogatories proponded the first question. Lawson hesitated. And then he said:
 "G3 Snmen, as I have always stated I haNS 40 legal knowledge. I do not wish to mention the names of certain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

ceedings which were directed against Probate Judge Archie Mcconnell, the present incumbent. The court upheld the claim set out by Mir. Jones that Judge Mcdonnell, who was appointed by the governor to succeed the date Judge w T. Iawler, should go out of office January 16 the date that Judge Lawler's term would have expired. It is not known at this time whether an appeal will be taken by Judge Me Donnell
 license for the opening of the new Farmers State bank in this city on February 1 has been granted by Alex E. Walker, state superintendent of banks, during his official visit to Huntsville. The new banking corpor- ation, which will start business with capital stock of $50,000, has elect ed Thomas T. Terry, mayor of the city, as president, and Robert l.. Adair, for merly of the Henderson bank, cashier
 Mrs. Betty Aday, an aged lady of this city, died yesterday afternoon at her home, here after long illness She was the widow of W. A. Aday, Confederate veteran, and is survived Dy IuTS. 0eOTSe NelSl anu NhiSS <AihlC Aday, both of Memphis, who were with her when the end came.
 J. c. Apperson, member of the city council of Huntsville, has resigned. having removed from Huntsville to Madison, where he will engage in farming operations. The city council has elected William D. Orgain to sue ceed MT. Apperson as a member of the board
 Huntsville good roads boosters were very indignant over Chattanooga newspaper reports of the attempt of members of the Scarborough motor guides party to get over the roads from this city to Chattanooga Sum- day while there was a steady down pour of rain and sleet. It was stated here that portions of the road be- tween Scottsboro and Stevenson are incomplete and very muddy in rainy weather. Officials of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce advised the tourists to go by Rome, Ga. or Gads- den, Ala. and tourists who are going over both of these routes report suc- cess in getting through in any kind of weather. The Scarborough party that got stuck in the mud were ad- vised not to attempt the trip in view of the unusual weather conditions.
 Relatives and friends of Carroll P. Cooper, who has been promoted from general agent of the executive depart nent of the Southern railroad to as sistant to the vice president of the Southern and half dozen other rail- reads allied with the southern are wiring him congratulations. MT. Coop CT was born and reared in Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Self f-Defense Is Claimed
 in Killing Near Gadsden

Q Gadsden, Janary 18.- (SpecialJ Paul West shot and killed Nose liar din on the Tennessee river near Gun tersville yesterday. He went to Gun tersville and surrendered to the sher- if, saying that he had shot in self defense. Hardin is brother of the man who was shot about one year ago by a deputy shuriff of Marshall county when the latter went to ar rest him. It is said the quarrel took place over whisky affairs, and that beth operated whisky yachts on the river.
 With the passage by the Tennessee It gislature of the act driving whole sale liquor houses out of Chattanooga, 1t is thought here that the principal source of supply for blind tigers" here will be eliminated Automobiles have been used in the past to convey whisky from Chattanooga to local tigers.
 President H. A. Wise of the county commissioners today issued a state ment whereby county officials must secure approval of thee commission to purchase all supplies other than those provided by law.
 The annual meeting of the Woman s Missionary society of the north Ala bama conference of the Methodist church will be held in Gadsden First church. February 20, 21 and P.
 Mrs. c. w M. Cole has the distinc- tion of being. perhaps, the only wom- an miller in this section of the coun- tv She operates an old water-wheel mill located on the Warrior river near Walnut Groves. in this county. While her husband tends to his farm duties she grinds meal for her neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Woodmen Elect Officers

.GreenvilIe. January 8-(speciaI.) )-At the regular meeting of Yellow Pine camp of woodmen of the World Monday night the following officers were elected for the present term: H. P. Steindorff, consul commander; E. l.. Cheatham, banker; D. J. Kern, advisor; B. Boutwell,, escort; J. B. Lewis, watchman; W. R. Butts. sem try: J. S. Kern. clerk; NJ. C. Duke J. N. Lewis and W. H. McFerrin, managers; c. C. May, past consul commander; Dr. T. D. Stallings and pr. c. Wall. physi- clans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
GRADY WEBB ENTERS
 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Former Birmingham Man Will Be Taken to West Virginia to Stand
 Trial on Charge

Kansas City, January 1S.-H. Grady Webb, medical student, pleaded not guilty in the federal court here today on a charge of having aided in hold ing up and robbing Baltimore and Ohio train of $1OO.OoO in unsigned cur rency in Dodridge county, West Vir- ginia, in October. 1915. He as held in default of $30,000 bond and will be taken to Wheeling. W. Va. for trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Southern Fair Meen Meet

Chattanooga, Tenn, '.Jahuary IS. -'The annual session of the Association of Southern Fairs and Expositions, with 75 representatives present.. Is in session here today. The visitors..were welcomed by tanooga The busine9s session. when the dates for various fairs vii be arranged, is being held this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Dewey Islands Is Name Suggested in Resolution
 for Danish Purchase

Washington, January Exchange Of name of the Danish West Indies to the Dewey Islands," in honor of Admiral Dewey was proposed in joint resolution introduced today by Representative Allen of Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Robert Lynn Batts Named
 Federal Circuit Judge

Washington, January 1s.-Robert Lynn Batts of Austin, Tex, was today nomi- mated by President Wilson to be United States circuit court judge, fifth circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Anti-Pass Bill Defeated

Nashville, January 1s.-The Tennessee Senate today defeated an anti-pass bill, fashioned after the federal anti-pass bill, by vote of IS to 15. When the bill came up for final reading a flood of amend ments was offered After adopting a number of them the bill was put on its passage and defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Chief Signal Officer Named

Washington, January 1S.-Deut. Col. George O. Squier. signal corps. was to- day nominated by President Wilson to be chief signal officer, with rank of briga- dier general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
MEDICAL SOCIETY .OF LAUDERDALE HAS ELECTED OFFICERS
Memphis Cotton Exchange Addressed on Advantages of Muscle Shoals for
 Nitrate Plant

Florence. January .-(special)-At a meeting of the Lauderdale County Med ical society this week the following officers were elected; Dr. S. s. Roberts, county health officer, succeeding pr. W. J, Kernachan; Dr. W. J. Galloway, city health officer of Florence. succeeding Dr. P. l. Price; pr. P. l. Price, poor farm and jail physician. succeeding pr. W. J Galloway. resigned; Dr. J. c. Belew, health officer of Rogerisville, and pr A. H. Powers, health officer of Water loo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

of Kentucky: Mrs. Hugh Richardson or
 Caratopa. and Mrs. Emmett Cline of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
JUDGE KYLE HOLDS JONES IS PROBATE
 MADISON COUNTY Contest Is Decided in Favor of Official-Elect-License
 Issued for New
 1 Bank

Huntsville, January 1s.-Cspecial.) Jndge osceola Kyle of the circuit court handed down an opinion at Gull man last night upholding Thomas w
 Jones. probate judge-elect of Madi- son county, in his quo warranto pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

N. c. Biting of this city and president Of the First National bank, delivered an address to the members of the Memphis cotton exchange this week. and he spoke in the interest of Muscle Shoals on the benefits and advantages to be obtained by Memphis and the entire south by the location of the proposed government s2O,o0O.oOo nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

The funeral of Mrs. Henry C. Wood, who died at her home in this city Mon day, was held from her late residence yesterday afternoon the services being conducted by Rev c. L. Price Mrs.
 Wood is survived by the following cnil- dren: A. H. Wood and Sheppard Wood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

Mrs R. M Collins of South Florence sustained fall by slipping on ice Wednesday, which resulted in broken arm and painful bruises. number of other accidents have been recorded since the glaze" of ice has been on the ground, but none of a very serious na- ture have been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

Two prominent officers of this county retired on January r in the persons of Dr- W. J. Kernachan as county health officer and Hon. John P. Davis, county treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

gentlemen connected only by hearsay evidence. urge you to call an execu- tive session. If I must, let me tell you what I have heard in private"
 "No,. nor exclaimed the committee. And the committee made it very plain to MT. Lawson that unless he answered without attempt to evade, his body would soon be resting behind bars. And he answered
 THE CAT LEAPS OUT
 It is deplorable scandal. Lawson, told the committee that he had heard that Secretary Lansing, Secretary Me Adoo. Secretary Tumulty Ambassador Bernstoff, certain senator "O'-and others-had profited from the leak. ' He added that his information regard ing Lansing had come from Chairman Henry, himself
 Chairman Henry entered a quick de- nial.
 Lawson, with eyes flashing. exlaimed:
 "Gentlemen, either Chairman Henry is rank perjurer or ann What l said
 was true, so help me God" Chairman Henry sat with lips drawn tightly together.
 The entire committee trembled un- der the stress of the sensation. Lawson had escaped a jail sentence Driven against the wall, he had told the committee what he had heard. He knew nothing save that Teak" had occurred
 IS LAWSON CHUCKLING? One familiar with Lawson can very easily imagine that he is laughing quietly to himself in that he forced the committee to force him to say what probably he wanted to say. At any rate, if he desired in the be- ginning to throw upon Congress the burden of investigating Wall street, he has succeeded
 For it now appears that the scope of the investigation will be as great as that which inquired into the inner most secrets of the Steel corporation. It is even regarded as possible that the source of the peace Teak" will be divulged. That would open up inter
 minable avenues of thought and give cause for new and more definite prob l ing.
 At any rate, however regretful il might be, Lawson has scored
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
WHAT HAS BEEN
 DONE WILL NOT BE CHANGED NOW
War Department Not to Modify Abandonment of Training Camp
 at PaI0 Alto

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. 25.- The war department will not mod ify its decision of transferring Ma tional Guard troops for Palo Alto, Cal, to South Carolina. Mayor Rolph of San Francisco was noti, fled of this this afternoon.
 At the War Department it was stated that the changes in the sewerage system at Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, which caused the trouble and which were demanded to be made by the California State auth critics, would require the expendi- ture of $40O,00O, and the loss of four weeks of time. The money was not the important item. said officials, but time was vital as the troops training must be expi- dited. The camp at Palo Alto may be used for training the overflow from American Lake during the ap- preaching winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
Strike at New York Now Believed to be on Way For a Satisfactory
 Settlement
NOW STRIKE ON PACIFIC
Government, Federation of Labor and ShipbuiId- CTS Represented on
 Adjustment Board

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Aug. 25.-- By the creation today by the Presf- dent of a ship yards board. it is believed that the strike in New York will be settled and the threat ened strike of hundred thousand men on the Pacific Coast is averted.
 The members of the Federal Ship ping board expected not only settle ment of pending disputes but the pre- vention of all interruption of work through the war
 The wage disputes of the ship yards will be handled by committee to be named whereon the government. American Federation of Labor and the shipbuilders will be represented.
 " Evefftt Macy. President of the Nationalg Cisic Fedration has been. appointed chairman of the new board. Samuel Gompers. President of the American Federation of La bor. will name the second member and the Emergency Fleet Corporation will name the third member. An early adjustment of all disputes is expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
LABOR UNIONS
 ARE OPPOSED TO CONFERENCE
Russian Labor Leaders Declare the National Conference Counter
 Revolutionary

MOSCOW, Aug. 25.-The Labor Union opposes the National confer ence to be held here and have an nounced one day for strike in protest. The leaders in the unions declare that the conference is coun- ter-revolutionary and it is impos- sible for Democratic organizations to participate. The labor leaders say the conference is an effort to deceive the masses. Protest meet ings at various factories and works have been called.
 The Social Revolutionists are all so protesting and have announced their refusal to abide by any deci- sion taken.
 The conference hall will be sur rounded by troops throughout the sessions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
FIRST TOBACCO
 DRAFT WILL BE
 NEXT SATURDAY
Campaigns Big Drive Is to End Within a Few Weeks-SWapping
 is Explained

"I want this 50 cents to be used in purchasing chewing tobacco for the soldiers and not smoking tobac- co. My pa chews.
 The above was a request made in a letter from little boy in Juneau who contributed his bits for the tobacco fund for "the boys in the trenches"
 Now little fellah-and all you grown-ups can get this toO-when you have been playing marbles, haven't you swapped three or four dobies for sinner or a glassy or haven't you swapped even, one agate for another?
 Well that is what the "boys in the trenches" do. You know the boys are in one great big family and when a package is delivered to the boys, purchased from the money you contribute there is a cut of chewing. a large package of smoking and 60 cigarettes. One boy might chew and his comrades smoke. So they sway even and everybody is satisfied and everybody can chew or smoke as is his habit So you see that your 50 cents will help the boys" no mat ter how it is spent. Swapping" is done by the soldiers just the same as you have done playing marbles.
 There have been many inquiries as to how long the present campaign is to be kept up.
 The tobacco campaign editor has agreed with the girls behind the counter that the first draft should be sent next Saturday. just a week from today. Then perhaps the last draft will be sent September 18th, but that will not wind up the campaign but it will wind up the "big drive" People can donate at
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
MARRIED MEN
 EXEMPT SAYS
 THE PRESIDENT
Conflict in Laws Started By Action of Wilson in Drafting-0fficers
 Disagree

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25.- President Wilson has written to Secretary of War Baker saying that the drafting of married men who are heads of families should be avoided and single men taken where possible.
 The Presidents opinion favoring exemption of married men openly conflicts with the interpretation placed on the law by army officers administering 1t, war officers con tend. Congress rejected the amend ment exempting married men and the army officers claim that they have no legal authority to exempt them except on the grounds of ab- solute dependency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
BIG ROW BREAKS OUT IN FRISCO
 OVER STRIKE
Chamber of Commerce is Charging Mayor With Not Protecting Life
 and Property

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 25.-Dif- ferences between the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Rolph re- garding police protection given the United Railroads, whose men are striking, eliminated today by a large newspaper advertisement by the chamber charging the mayor with failure to protect life and property.
 Mayor Rolphe in a public state ment declares that adequate protec- tion is given everybody. He says that the law and order must be maintained despite the bitterness and the hatred aroused in the community by the attitude of the Chamber of commerce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
Now North Bound

Admiral Farrasut is expected to arrive from the south to- morrow night. Not reported. Mariposa is northbound and is expected here tomorrow fore noon. Not reported. Dolphin is northbound and is expected Monday. Not report ed.
 Humboldt was scheduled to sail north last night and should be due Tuesday.
 Farragut Mariposa and Dolphin have six days mail.
 Scheduled Salings Jefferson was scheduled to sail from Seattle this morning. Princess Alice is scheduled to sail from Vancouver tonight. Al-ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight.
 Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow morn ing.
 Prince Rupert is scheduled to sail from Seattle Monday. Northwestern Is scheduled to sail from Seattle Monday. Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday.
 South Bound Sailinss Prince George is scheduled to sail southbound tonight at mid night. Takes no mall. Alaska is scheduled to sail south bouond next Thursday. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail southbound Wednesday. Alameda and Seattle were due southbound this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-25
MONTANA FOREST
 FIRES SPREADING;
 HIGH WIND BLOWS

BUTTE, Aug. 25.-The forest fire situation in Western Montana is increasing alarmingly. The fire fighters are desperate from con tinued efforts to extinguish the flames. A strong wind sprung up late last night and begun flaming the flames.