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Arizona republican., 1917-10-31

part to play in soliciting subscriptions to this fund. That the American boy really has his part to play in helping Uncle Sam to best the kaiser is indi- cated by the work the association has laid out for him. And judging from the s5,500 that the '. M. C. A scouts raised in subscriptions to the last Lib erty loan. the Phoeni1 boy is fit for the iOh.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-31

Do not wait till tomorrow--phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now, and get your wish fulfilled
Evening star., 1917-11-04

Left right: Misses Lydia and Janet Blumental daugh
of Daniel Blmenhal who mayor of Comar the
beginning of the until the Germans advanced and deposed
The girls fled secretly from their home in Colmar
their lives the Germans advanced into the
I'VE feared what-we what the world knows of the
atrocities be forgotten they said I'VE halted
many times allowed pass They recently
in this country Daniel Blumenthal arrived here about
months ago. He is well known leader in Alsace and
president of World League for the Restitution of Asace
Lorraine
& Underwood NY
Evening star., 1917-11-04

The UC-5 the captured German submarine mine
LAYER in Central Park, used liberty loan booth.
This is the first photo showing the three sections to-
gether and gives idea of the size of the minelayng
submersibe The work of moving the sections through
the city great task, for each section OF the SUD-
marine weighs about seventy tons was reehristened
"U-Buy-a- Bond" Though it appears to be extremely
large it is only feet in length while the torpedo
submarines range from 200 to 900 feet.
wood Underwood, N "
Evening star., 1917-11-04

Gre ma de practice
trench, where United
States troops learn
bombing at the Ameri-
can training camp in
France. instruction is
given by veteran
French soldiers who
know all the "ins and
outs" of the gentle art,
having served through
many engagements in
the front-line trenches.
They show their cous-
ins from across the
water just the correct
position, poise, balance
and twist necessary to
speed the grenade on
its way to the enemy
lines
Evening star., 1917-11-04

Both and horse gas masks at the front The
ue nroect;on ast the oisono fumes I blown over
the German trenches but is only recently that protec
of the has been devised for the horses This
photograph shows the latest type Of British cavayman and
his the military efficiency competitions held Alder
shot, England.
fromU drwod & N.
Evening star., 1917-11-04

This is the latest photograph
of Sir Arthur Lee, on whom
rests most of the burden of
seeing that England raises
enough food to feed her peo-
pie and her troops at the front
during the war. He is the di-
rector of general food produc-
ton in England.
Photo from Underwood & Underwood. N. ~
Evening star., 1917-11-04

This remarkable photograph
is one of the very few made
during the war showing a
bridge actually being blown
up. The span can be seen
buckling under the strain of
the explosion. The blowing up
of this bridge was one of the
episodes in the Russian retreat.
Russian engineers mined the
river and destroyed the bridge
as part of the usual military
tactics for delaying a pursuing
enemy.
Underwood & Underwood, N.Y.
Evening star., 1917-11-04

photo from Underwood & Underwood. N. y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
DEMONSTRATION OF
 RED CROSS WORK

Practical demonstration of Red Cross work was given yesterday in the store windows of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb and J. BIach 6 Sons, and in other store windows the work of the Red Cross was shown by display of the nature of the duties required of this branch of the United States military service. Promi- nent matrons and maids, members of the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross, appeared in the show windows and dem onstrated the methods of rolling bnn- dages, the preparation of dressings for wounds and other practical details in connection with the first aid to the in- jured work
 The ladies served in relays, and re- lieved each other at proper intervals They were dressed in the regulation Red Cross uniforms. They made striking appearance and their demonstration proved very interesting to the hundreds of citizens who thronged the sidewalk in front of the windows all day. The show window demonstra tions are part of the publicity methods adopted for the campaign to raise the funds for Red Cross work allotted to Birmingham.
 Among the ladies who assisted in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
GRAIN ELEVATOR
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Plant of Western Grain Company Badly Damaged, But Is Still
 Open for Business

Fire of undetermined origin serious ly damaged the plant of the Western Grain company, 1716 Tenth avenue, north, last night about 10:S0 o'clock and resulted in the injury of Fire man z. N Sanders of No. station of the fire depar tment.
 Bremen from Nos. 1, il, and 6 fought the fire for a considerable length of time. the flames having gained headway before the alarm was turned in. The damage Is consider able, but could not be estimated last night.
 E. Wilkerson. who Is in charge of the company. announced last night that the flames were confined to the storeroom and that operations of the plant would not be interfered with. The concern will be ready for busi- ness at the same stand this morning, and repairs will be made immediately
 Fireman Sanders, who was fighting the flames near the elevator, was thrown about 20 feet by an explosion above him. He sustained painful in juries to the hip and body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
NATIONAL c U A R D WILL NOT NEED
 WINTER QUARTERS;
 GOING TO FRANCE
tContinued from Page One,

ceived the delegation will urge the secretary to insist that Birmingham S application be passed upon officially
 While the Birmingham visitors are perturbed as to their standing, Rep resentative Dent, who returned this morning from Montgomery, is confi- dent that his dreams will come true He stated that Montgomery gave Gen. eral Wood an enthusiastic reception and that the general had all but in- formed the citizens that Montgomery would be recommended" He expressed his own conviction that Montgomery had made out it's case and would cer- tainly receive a favorable verdict.
 From the statement authorized by the censors tonight, it was indicated that no city will harbor national guardsmen for a longer period than the summer months. The statement is to the. effect that for state troops no winter quarters will be necessary This in part confirms rumors for many days prevalent that by october guardsmen to the number of 100000 will be enroute to France.
 This deduction is consistent without standing indications. By winter the militia will be thoroughly prepared by the tests to be made across the wa ters. In the second place, their de- parture will be necessary in order that the entire attention of the government might be given to training the 750,00O conscripts.
 Alabama national guardsmen are representatives of practically every family in the state. News to the fore going effect will bring the war to the immediate homes of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Vaudeville is apt to be an uncertain quantity The latter part of last week the Lyric had one of the best bills seen at that house in a long time, The bill for the first part of this week goes to the other extreme.
 Harry Tates company in Motoring presents a so-called English music hall turn, which means that it does not an1use the average audience in an Amer ican theatre. It is absolutely without merit and not worthy of place on the Lyric bill.
 Charles Olcott coaxed the audience into laughter and applause by his ability to entertain. MT. Olcotts burlesque of a comic opera done on a piano, with ac- companying remarks to explain the plot" was a diverting bit of nonsense and put everybody in a good humor His travesty of song success of yes- terday, as played by various nationali- ties, also won applause and assured him encores for other bits of comedy.
 Lew Reed and the Wright girls in "musical comedy oddities offered the conventional vaudeville act, consisting of singing and dancing, varied by sev- eral changes of costume on the part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF ESQUIRE" BIVINS
Old and Respected Citizen of Jeffer- son County Passed Away at
 BroOkside

With the death of James Allen Bivins, known for several generations as Squire" Bivins, there passed away one of the most respected and widely known citizens of the county Born some 8 years ago, almost at the very spot where he died, near Brookside, he lived a long life of usefulness and reared a large family, all of whom have been identified with the uplift and progress of the county and include R. R. Bivins, member of the board of revenue; John Bivins, Bert Bivins, Mrs. Hugh Scott, Mrs. A. c. McAvoy and Mrs. John Bagley. He is also survived by his aged widow, to whom the sympathy of the community Is extended.
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at Bivins' chapel, near Brookside and interment Will fol- low in the family cemetery The mem bers of the board of revenue will att tend in a body as we'll as many other county officials and friends of the fam fly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
East Lake Park

Arrangements have been completed for the big patriotic ball to be given Thurs day night at East Lake park for the sol- diers of the Second Alabama infantry regiment. Col. Allen Crenshaw, com mandng officer of the regiment, and Blanks Everett of the Chamber of Com merce, have the matter in charge. The ball will be held in "Tokio.' the beauti- ful dancing pavilion of East Lake park. and arrangements have been made to take care of very large crowd
 The music for this affair will be fur nished by the Second Regiment band and Davidsons orchestra, thus assuring continuous dancing. The public is gen. orally invited and the committee in charge is desirous of showing the boys in khaki a good time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
SWITCHMAN KILLED
 IN FINLEY YARDS

L. D. Murphy, swtchman for the Southern Railway company, was killed last night about 8 o'clock by an engine in Finley yards. Reports of the acc- dent are that he was killed by being struck by large pole while in the act of making a coupling. An engine was push ing a car on another track with the pole when the switchman was struck.
 The Johns Undertaking company took charge of the body. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Habit
 Easily Overcome

A New Yorker, of wide experience. has written a book telling how the to- bacco or snuff habit may be easily and quickly banished with delightful benefit. The author, Edward J. Woods. g25 N, Station F, New York city, will mail his book free on request.
 The health improves wonderfully aft er tobacco craving is conquered. Calm ness, tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite good digestion, manly vigor, strong memory and general gain in efficiency are among the many bene- fits reported, Get rid of that nervous, irritable feeling; no more need of pipe, cigar, cigarette, snuff or chewing to- bacco to pacify morbid desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
At LOew's BiiOu

It is seldom that the theatregoerS of Birmingham are given such a genuine treat as the offering for the first half of the week at Loew's Bijou. And Ire patrons of the popular playhouse showed their appreciation by packing the commodious house yesterday from pit to dome. It is somewhat difficult to determine which of the two stars, Liane Carrera or Violet Mersereau, make the biggest hit, but suffice to say both scored heavily. Miss Merser- eau proved equally attractive on the stage as on the screen and won her way into the hearts of the big au- dience by her charming personality. Her description of the big movie stu dio and the work required of the screen actors proved intensely inter- esting. The feature picture, The Boy Girl" in which she stars, is of ab- sorbing interest.
 Miss Carrera, the charming and ta1- ented daughter of Anna Held, made good with the, audience from the start. sonality and talent which, com bined with her own charm and ability, places Miss Carrera in the foremost ranks on the vaudeville stage and she is des-
 tined to reach the highest pinnacle of fame. Her song selections were very appropriate and she was ably assist ed by Edwin Lovefel in song and at
 the piano. A novel feature of her act was the introduction of a squad from
 the Second Alabama regiment, who
 gave the manual of arms during one of Miss Carreras patriotic songs The other acts on the bill are of the highest quality. In fact, Knight ana Carlyle in singing, dancing and talk ing act, almost stopped the show kamplain and Dell two very clever entertainers, scored a big hit. Kam- plain is local boy and will be re- membered as one of the leading vocal ists of this district.
 The Models de Luxe, a truly artistic posing act, completes a bill that has l never been surpassed at local play house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Today's contracts went to the Downey Construction company of New York for 10 vessels and were signed by Chairman Denman of the shipping board, after he had refused to approve them when they first came to him from Major General Goethals, general manager of the fleet corporation, naming a price of S95.
 The price of s56 will stand, MT. Den man announced today. until a final figure is set by the President or by some agency he may designate.
 Since the government now has the poMer to force lower price," said MT. Denman, T could not go on approving contracts at $95. If the price of $56 is raised finally the steef plants will be re- funded; if 1t is lowered the government will benefit by the reduction"
 A basic price of S95 was agreed on be- tween General Goethals and the steel plants some weeks ago. It was to stand until a final price was arranged, but Chairman Denman sad today he had de- clined to- sign more contracts at that figure because he did not care to make a precedent that would embarrass the board when final negotiation for a price basis were begun. The navy is obtaining steel at about s65.
 STEEL MEN ACCEPT
 The countrys steel plants, it was said today accepted the price of $56 on con- dition that its acceptance would not oe- termine the final price to be paid Steel men, it is said, estimate the cost of pro- duction at around $45, but they have been able to sell all the plates they could produce at from ss5 to $12. The con.- mercial demand, however, will cease with the governments requisitioning of ships building and ship yard facilities.
 The committee on raw supplies of the council of national defense Is making estimates for the fleet corporation now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Claude H. Adkins Joins
 the Arrant Agencies

Claude H. Adkins has joined the blr- mingham branch of the Georgia Casual ty company as soliciting special agent in automobile lines. Mir Adkins has been connected with Messrs. Jordan & Co. at Gainesville. Fla. ana comes to Rirmingham with an enviable insurance record He is now permanently con- nected with the Arrant Insurance agency and the Georgia Casualty company 120t-4 Jefferson County bank building, which agencies are well known thS9ugh- out the state of Alabama, and the te1a- CTS for automobile insurance for ne state of Alabama.-Ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

on steel prices. General Goethals has said he is ready to leave the whole mat ter of prices to the committee, but MT. Denman said the committee would not fix prices, although it would advise.
 TALKS OF DIFFERENCE
 Talk of differences between MT. Den man and General Goethals over the ship building plan were revived here today with MT. Denmans forcing down the price of steel. In voting a $500, GOO 000 appropriations for shipbuilding Congres authorized the President to exercise pow CTS granted in the act through any agency he might designate.
 Both MT. Denman and General Goe- thals, it is said, are anxious that the other should not be designated to carry out the acts provisions. General Geo. thals, it is understood, feels he cannot accomplish half as much as he might If hampered by the shipping board with powers to direct his efforts. MT. Dem man, it is said, believes the shipping board should be given full powers.
 SIGNS ALL CONTRACTS
 As President of the emergency fleet corporation Mr. Denman signs all con tracts made by General Goethals and there is a question of how that would be arranged if General Goethals were giv- en absolute powers.
 Mr. Denman saw President Wilson today, but afterwards he said that only questions dealing with the internationas shipping situation were discussed.
 General Goethals is to see the Presi- dent later in the week. It is thought un- likely that the President will make any move until next week.
 MT. Denman said the shipbuilding plan would be hurried in every manner possi- ble.
 Take all the steel ships we can build, " he said, "and double their number, then add the 1000 wooden vessels somebody dreamed about and we cannot keep pace with German submarine sinkings if they continue at the rate they were going in Aupril or even at last weeks rate. The situation is so bad the imagination won keep pace with it as far as only few months ahead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Masons Elect Officers

Officers of Ruhama Masonic lodge were elected last night as follows H. M. Smith, worshipful master A. Cruse. senior warden; R. A. Smith junior warden; J. c. Arthur, treas urer; T. H. Kilgo, secretary; J. M. Jones, senior deacon; J. B. Austin, junior deacon; J. R. Latimer, tiler. Installation will be held June 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
THE REAL SUFFERERS

The sufferers by the strike of 1908 were the striking miners, their families and the business men of Birmingham and district who experienced general paralysis of business and were daily and nightly alarmed at the social disorder and general lawlessness brought about by the agitators. It is well sometimes to recite history, that the people may be aroused to dangers which threaten Let it be remembered that on August 12, 1908, 5000 loyal citizens of this county met at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

of the girls, and some violin music by MT. Reed.
 Larry Reilly and company sang songs of old Ireland and danced Irish jigs.
 Spissell Brothers and Mack comedy acrobats, missed railroad connections and were unable to appear on the pro gramme yesterday afternoon and last night.
 The Pathe news pictures showed among other interesting scenes a forest fire, American trawlers at work and the Hol7 land 9, the first submarine owned by the American government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
Chairman Denn1an of Board ShOWS He Is On. Job, and Mills Accept NelD Price Win Understanding
 They WiU -Get Ad-
 Ddntdge Of Increase

Washington S56 obtained by the ships be built Previous contracts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Mrs. H. R. Johnson, Mrs David Rob- erts, Mrs. James McLester. Mrs. w. M. Drennen. Mrs. David Roberts, Jr., Mrs Ernest Gaylor, Mrs. Alfred Walker, Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Mrs R. E. Meade, Mrs Richard Hawkins, Mrs. Oscar Wells, Mrs. George Moore Jr., Mrs w. w. Hazard, Mrs. James F.. Walker, Mrs Donald Conner, Mrs. w. F. Greaves, Mrs Felton Wimberly and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Marx. Julius-Aged A years; died at a local infirmary yesterday after noon at 2:45 o'clock; body will be sent to Uniontown this morning at 6 o'clock for interment by Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
REGULAR SESSION OF BESSEMER COUNCIL

Bessemer, June 1s.-(Special)-The Bes- semer city council will meet in regular session Tuesday night and several mat ters of importance will be disposed of. One of the most important Is the report of the finance committee, the board of education and the mayor in regard to the purchase of the two adjoining lots on Arlington avenue next to the present high school building.
 The official announcement of 10 per cent raise for both the ore and coal min CTS of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road company, made public yesterday in Birmingham, is the cause of much specu- lation in Bessemer and the official an nouncement of the increase in the Bes- semer district is expected very soon. This raise, which is the fourth since January 1, 1916 will take effect on July l, it is declared, and if the increase applies to this district practically 4000 miners will be affected by same.
 The Boy Scouts of Bessemer will hold a meeting Thursday night at the high school auditorium, at which time plans for a bicycle corps will be perfected. All scouts that have bicycles are urged to be present and participate in this matter, which is a new arm of the organ ization. At least 50 members are wanted for the bicycle corps and it is expected more than that number will be enrolled
 Dr. George w. Patton, the city meat and milk inspector. is busy inspecting all dairy cattle supplying dairy products in the Bessemer district and giving them he tuberculosis test. A large number of cattle have been inspected up to the present time and there are yet many to be given the test
 An open meeting of the Bessemer lodge No. 109, Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, will be held Tuesday night at the hall on Third avenue, at which time an excellent musical programme will be rem dered, Grand Master Palmer P. Daugette and Judge Hugh Locke will make ad- dresses. At the conclusion of the pro- gramme refreshments will be served and all Odd Fellows, their families and friends are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 1s.-Weather forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Probably fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Tennessee Probably fair Tuesday and Wednesday; not much change Tn. temperature.
 Local Data
 For the A hours ending at D. m, June IS, 1917:
 Highest temperature .....,.......,.... es Lowest temperature .................... to Mean temperature .................... IS Normal temperature ................... '9 Deficiency in temperature since Jan uary ............,............. loo Rainfall .............,.......... .Vo Total rainfall since January 1......34 GA Excess in rainfall since January 1...10.G4 Relative humidity a. m. ............ 7S
 p. m. ..........'..''.'.'''. "
 D. m ...,.,......-...... '..'.'....... DO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
DEBARDE.LEBENSA SAYS NO INTERFE ERENCE WILL BE TOLERATED Company's EmplOyes Noti- fled No Union or NOn- union AgitatOrs Can
 Dictate SAYS HIS COMPANY IS PREPARED TO FIGHT Refers to Speech Made by Presi- dent John P. White to Miners
 at Vivian on Last
 Sunday

Charles F. DeBardeleben, vice president of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company, issued a formal statement yesterday in which he said that his company would tolerate no outside interference in the conduct of its mines. He stated that the company's employees had already been notified that there would be no inter- ference tolerated by union or nonunion agitators.
 MT. DeBardeleben also referred to the speech made by John P. White at Vivian Sunday and said MT. White was one of the men who instigated the trouble of 1908. He pointed out that the improved conditions in the Alabama field referred to by MT. White had been brought about by the will of the operators and not by the demands of minors unions, for no miners union has existed in the dis trict since 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Taylor. M. w. HI-Aged years; fu- neral services will be conducted from the home of his parents, 7220 Third avenue. north, this morning at 10:S0 o'clock; interment in Oak Grove cemetery at Huffman; Wood N in Undertaking company in charge; survived by parents, MT. and Mrs. B. W. Taylor; brother and sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Tyler, Louise ClaytOn-Age 15 months; daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. C.. Tyler died at the residence Sunday night: funeral services were con- ducted from the residence 34i2 Twelfth avenue, north, yesterday afternoon; Rev. James A. Duncan of the Norwood Methodist church pre- sided at the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Spurrier. Harry. Jr-The Swear old son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Spur Tier. died last night at the residence. South Park; funeral arrangements will be announced later.