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Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09

tonic powers to a point equivalent to
hat held four months ago. This de
veloped in commenting upon the re-
markable discussion, attributed to the
London Times military correspondent,
of the failure of the Allies campaign
in 1917.
This authority asserted that there
could be no doubt that the military
critic was not the author of the ar
ticle, but that it was written with
the authorization of the British Cen
eral Staff, if not a member of the
general staff himself The article
contained information, he asserted,
that was not available to any civilian
or other person not connected with
the British war office. He charac-
terized the article as England's eX-
planation of the failure of the Allies,
occasioned by their Inability to as
sert superiority of force over the
Central Empires, to maintain an ef-
fective offensive. He said:
"The critic placed the blame for the
Allied failure upon Russia. The pro-
visional government Of Russia had not
been able to hold the Russian troops
up to the butchery of war. They are
tired of fighting, and, lacking disci-
rline, they are not moved by pleas
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09
GERMAN AVIATOR KILLED.

Amsterdam (via London), June g.,
$3.50 p. ma dispatch from Krefeld
Rhenish Prussia, to the Rheinischo
Westfalische Zeitung says that Lieu
tenant Schaefer, the German aviator,
who recently was credited with bring.
ing down his thirtieth aeroplane, has
been killed while leading his squadron
in battle with British machines.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09

prosperity of all the merchants, and
the fact that there is not vacant
store in town, and the greatest fact
of all-the 10000 acres which are in
crop and will will all be cleased
through this town this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09

for national honor, for their Slav
brethren, the Serbs or for the Allies
They want peace and unless they can
be overcome they viii nave it,"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09
SANTA FE MEN SUBSCRIBE.

New York, June 9.-The Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad has sub
scribed $5,OOO,OO0, exclusive of pur-
chases by employees under a gradual
payment plan to the Liberty Loan.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09
WIFI Still Offer
Much Excess Value

At the new price the Chandler will still
offer excess value. Distinctive Chandler
features Bosch High Tension Magnetic
Ignition; solid cast aluminium crank case
extending from frame to frame; annular ball
bearings in transmission, differential and
rear wheels; silent chain drive for motor
shafts, and many other features character
istic Of the finest high-priced cars-are not
found in other cars selling SO low as the
advanced Chandler price.
AT the present $1395 price, there is no
other six comparable to the Chandler in
design, equipment and performance.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-09
Car Continues
Identically The Same

There will be no change of any nature
in the Chandler at the new price. The
present series, greatest in Chandler his
tory, will be continued without alteration.
The Chandler Company has striven to
avoid this advance in price. But the
advance is unavoidable. 1t would have
been justified months ago. Almost every
item in cost of production has advanced
materially.
The $13o5 price could have been con-
tinued only by cheapening the car. And
the Chandler car has never been Cheapened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
JUDGE JOHN PELHAM BURIED AT ANN|STON All County Courts Recess to Honor Memory of the
 Dead Jurist

Anniston, March 7-(Special.) Hun dreds of Annistonians attended the funeral of Judge John Pelham at Grace Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon and followed the body to Hillside cem- etery where the final rites were said by the Rev. Carleton Barnwell. The body rested at the home of James Keith, Jr., Tuesday night and the funeral service was postponed from Wednesday morning on account of the absence of Mrs. Pelham. who missed connection with her train in Atlanta. She has been in an infirmary In North Carolina and news of the critical con dition of Judge Pelham had been kept from her knowledge.
 Members of the court of appeals and other citizens from Montgomery ac- companed the body to Anniston and as a mark of respect to the memory of Judge Pelham all Calhoun county courts, together with the circuit court grand jury. recessed. In addition to his local friends. many persons from the country attended the funeral and among them were few old Confeder- ate veterans, who had fought with the Gallant" John, Pelham. the brilliant Confederate artilleryman. in honor of whom Judge Pelham was named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
MEETING OF LEAGUE
President of Jeffersonians Vigorous
 in His Address

w. II. Barnard, Hugh Lynch, Dave Kelso, T. J. O'Neili, J. P. Savage, E. J. Woods, Joseph Slack and J. A. Vance were among the speakers at the meet ing of the Jeffersonian league in Judge Pughs courtroom at the courthouse last night
 Due to illness in his family, Henry C. Vest who was scheduled to make the principal address. asked to be ex- cused as soon as it was called to order but promised to speak at the next meeting.
 Capt J. D. Dickson, president, was vigorous in his address He paid his respects to those responsible for the muddle existing over the health situa- tion and declared that Birmingham was not dead, but very sick Prohibi tion, which he denounced in most wig orous style, was responsible for bad conditions alleged to exist here, in the opinion of Captain Dickson. He plead ed with his audience to rise up and wipe out the prohibition status.
 It was announced that the next meeting would be held March 16 and in the future weekly gatherings would take place on Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
PARKER IGNORED
 BY LOCAL ''DOKEYS"
Large Class Initiated at Ceremonial Session of
 Alladin Temple

One of the best attended and most enjoyable ceremonial sessions of Aladdin temple, Dramatic Order Knights of Khorrassan, was held last night at the Fraternal hall and a class of Sl candi- dates was initiated. Royal Vizier Harry Thweatt and his efficient corps of offi- cers worked" on the candidates and did the work well, sufficiently satisfying them that the pathway to the inner tenn pie Is both rough and rugged but that to bathe in the fountain of delight" at the end of the toisome journey was well
 worth the trip.
 A pleasing feature of the session was
 the presentationsto Past Royal Vizier Sam S. Parker of handsome gold watch as
 token of appreciation from the
 ''DokeysT for his faithful and efficient service for the local temple. The presen- tation speech was made by David J. Davis and was fttingly responded to by the recipient. Among the out-of-town wis., itors at the session was Grand Vice Chan cellor Horace l.. Gwin of Gadsden. Fol lowing the ceremonial session a bounte- ous spread was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
FIRST CANDIDATE
 FOR COMMISSION John B. Bethea Will Qualify Today and Will Make An Active Race

John B. Bethea will qualify with the probate judge today as candidate for city commissioner in the election to be held in October.
 MT. Bethea, who announced his candi- dacy yesterday, is expected to begin an active campaign without delay.
 As chairman of the democratic county executive committee and for many years active in the affairs of the city govern ment of Birmingham. MT. Bethea has had a vast amount of political experi- ence. Due to long residence here and wide business association, his entrance is received with considerable interest.
 In making his announcement MT Bethea gave out the following formal statement:
 Because I believe the voters of Bir- mingham are entitled to ample time in which to consider the merits of an appli- cant for public office, at this early date formally announce my candidacy for commissioner of the city of Birmingham in the election of next September.
 "I am actuated in my announcement by the following motives:
 T. want the job.
 ''2. I believe I can fill the place with mutual benefit to myself and to residents of Birmingham
 'S Because I am ambitious to have a material part in the further upbuildins of a city in which I have a deep personal pride.
 T feel that my s2 years of intimate connection with the civic and business life of Birmingham have given me such a grasp of the problems which confront administrators of the affairs of the peo- pie of this city that I can give full value for every penny received and on these grounds I ask the consideration of the voters of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
The Steel and Iron Industry Becomes More AcHDe Under Better Working Conditions
This is Brought About by Favorable Weather and Improvement in Car Situation n-PrOduction is Increased Various Products Are
 Again Advanced to New Levels

Cleveland, O., March 7.-(Special.) )-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say;
 More favorable manufacturing condi- tions have resulted from somewhat bet ter car service and improved outside working conditions due to greater amelior- ated weather. Primarily this has led to larger production both of pig and finished steel in the past week. and also to slight decline in the Connellsville coke market.
 Two other iron and steel commodities show every indication of further ad- vances in quotations. Iron and steel tubular goods went up during the week $4 ton. With some exceptions it was s6 higher, this being the second wrought pipe advance in the month. Wire prod ucts also have advanced s4 ton, making nails s3.20 Pittsburg, which is the highest price for nails since December, 1899. Ship steel in the east is bringing slo ton higher under stimulus of heavy vessel contracting and even better shipbuilding prospects.
 Light steel rails have been marked up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Daughter of the Godsn-Jefferso1


 Never in the memory of the oldest amusement caterer has there been at- tempted anything so pretentious as "A Daughter of the Gods the William Fox s1,oOo0o0 picture beautiful, featuring An. nette Kellermann, at the Jefferson all week with matinees daily.
 To give one an idea of the colossal un- dertakipg it may be said that for the purposes of finished production Mr. Fox built city, with all modern improve ments, that accommodated a resident population of about 20000 persons Tc shelter this great body and to produce the picture, MT. Fox took over an entire island at Kingston, Jamaica and, like a supreme sovereign, governed it in ev- cry detail from his office in New York some 1500 miles away.
 Meeting with the obstacles of war. plaques, floods and hurricanes, he kept steadily at work undaunted by his natural enemies and finally accomplished the most ambitious screen fantasy of the cen tury. For two scenes alone. the one the mythical kingdom of Gnomeland, the other the armed camp of the Mad Sultan. MT Fox undertook that which had never before been attempted by an individual. For the former scene it was found necessary to create the effect of a moun- tain torrent and to do this 1t was decided to divert the natural course of a river. For the war camp, a range of hills was raZed to the level of plain upon which the armed supporters of the Mad Sultan, to the number of about 10000. with their tents and horses were given shelter. These instances give faint idea of the large and unusual undertakings found neces- sary in the production of this beautifully attractive and thrilling picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
WOMAN'S TEARS FAIL TO MOVE GEO. WARD

The strength of a woman's tears vs. mans decision has often resulted in a victory for the4 fearful one. And the question that is going the rounds about the city hall is how much longer George B. Ward will defy them. One of the most familiar figures to those who sit long and stolidly in the ante-room of the commission is middle aged woman She appears regularly every week at least three times. and always returns from the office of the president with a flowing stream of tears on her palld cheeks. Her appeal Is al- ways the same.
 Her husband is member of the tribe of IshmaeI. He has departed from Bir- mingham with the mutual understanding that he must remain away, for the po- lice .have considered him chronic vio- lator of the prohibition laws. The mo- ment that he sets foot on Birmingham soil he will find himself in the clutches
 of the law.
 In fact of this situation. he Is afraid
 to return The woman, the mother of three tots has appealed with MT. Ward
 to allow her husband to come back to
 her again with safety assured As an
 alternative, the president has offered her
 a ticket to Virginia that she may join
 him. But this has never been accepted.
 In expressing her needs, the pleading
 woman has always punctuated her ap- peals with copious tears, but the head
 of the commission has stood firm. Perhaps she feels that tears will turn any heart For, at all event, athe same story has been recounted time after time.
 Birminghams door remains barred and unless the president of the commission has a change of heart 1t will stand closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
MARDI GRAS AND STREET FESTIVAL
Street Fair For Benefit of Camp Wilcox, Confed-
 crate Veterans

Members of Camp Wilcox. United Con- federate Veterans, are earnestly working
 for funds to help defray in part the ex-
 penses of their trip to Washington for
 the reunion, and have hit upon the plan of giving something in the way of
 amusement in return for the support of the citizens of Birmingham. Accordingly, to furnish the features of their Mardi Gras and street fair to De held on Sec
 ond avenue and Seventeenth street next
 week they are bringing to this city the largest outdoor amusement organization
 of it's kind in the country.
 This organization-the Greater Sheesley Shows-carries over 400 people and in their
 own special quarter mil le-long- train will arrive Sunday evening via the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. The show
 management, anticipating the public needs and wants, have succeeded in com bining many educational features with insures a programme of entertainment pleasing to old and young alike.
 The feature attraction is the famous trained wild animal arena, showing wild beasts in all stages of subjugation, from Queen Victoria, the high school elephant, to Sheba the mad. man-eating lioness There are many other educational and en- tertaining features The big side show Hager's sensation, monkey speedway, Al rican aristocracy, oriental oddities, the Royal Italian Concert band, jumping horse carrouselle for the kiddies and oth- CTS, ma king 14 in all
 At the grounds and in attendance vii be found the members of Camp Wilcox { In full uniform to act as guides and re- ceive the visitors and see that all are | made to feel at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

of Ashland, D. c. McNutt of Camp Till E. L. Roy, Cragford; H. A. Mullen, Davis ton; J. T. Self, Five Points; J. M. Me- Clesky, Lafayette; o. A. Bonner, Lanett; V. W. Hammer, LangdaIe; W. w. Crymes Lineville; G. T. Martin, Millerville; T. B. Jordan, Milltown; w. M. Wade, Oak bowery; o. L. Peek, Ranburne; R. E. Tyler, Roanoke; w. T. Daniel, Shaw mutt; E. M Barnet, Standing Rock; J. Il. Harris, Wadley; J. F. Dunn, We dowee. Judge E. l.. Garrison was elected secretary of the conference.
 Characters of the local preachers were passed Tuesday morning. Several visitors were introduced, among them being President Thornwell Haynes of Brming- ham college, Dr. s. L. Dobbs, pr. J. B. Cumming.
 Dr. l.. c. Branscomb preached the morning sermon. very impressive scene came in the afternoon when Rev. J. M. McClesky, on behalf of all the preachers of the Roanoke district presented a purse Of Sfo0 in gold to Presiding Elder J. E. Faust, who finishes hIs fourth and last year this November In receiving this token of appreciation of love and esteem the recipient could hardly control his emotions.
 Bishop Warren Chandler of Atlanta arrived in the afternoon and delivered a sermon in the evening on the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
 Pastors reports were heard Wednes- day morning, also appeals by R. M. Archibald, J. w. Norton and J. B. Cum ming for missions. homes for aged minis ters and financial support of Birming- ham college, respectively.
 Bishop Chandler preached again at Il o'clock Wednesday morning.
 In behalf of the institution of which he is the head President Thornwell Haynes of Birmingham college made a most impressive and stirring appeal in the afternoon. It was expressed on the floor of the conference by several speak CTS that Birmingham college, with it's new buildings, fast increasing enroll ment and the ability of it's new president is rapidly growing in favor and prestige. President Haynes remarked one, lis becoming in Alabama what pr. Carlisle was in South Carolina"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
SLOSS COMPANY. WILL
 INCREASE ORE OUTPUT
New Slope Will Be Opened Near Bes- semer and Equipped With
 Modern Machinery

The Sioss-sheffield Steel and Iron com pany will increase it's annual production of red ore at No. 1 at Bessemer by 12O,- 900 tons.
 J. c. Maben, IT., vice president, an nounced yesterday that the engineer of the company had started work upon a new opening at the properties near Bes- semer. and that 5000 tons month would be mined when the 3o0-foot slope, which will open upon the big seam is completed.
 The new operation will entail an ex- pense of more than $eo00o, and will afford an annual output of about 36o,oo0 tons of red ore annually.
 The new slope will be equipped with the most modern machinery, inasmuch as a new hoisting engine has been order ed, and will be available on April 1. A new tipple will be constructed and the ore mine equipp& with other adjuncts.
 With pig iron Awakening to advance to 80 a ton, and the Sloss company with drawn from the market, every means is being taken to increase the production of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

s5 ton Pig iron in every section of country is showing undoubted tendencies toward further price advances Produc- tion of coke and anthracite pig iron in February was 2,653,os5 tons, decrease of 5O6.304 tons compared with January, al- though February had three fewer work ing days than January. This decrease likely is due to less favorable working conditions growing out of adverse weather and car service difficulties.
 The Pennsylvania railroad has dis tributed $500 tons of 100 and 130-pound steel rails for 1918 delivery. This is only one-third of it's original tonnage inquiry withdrawn sometime ago These rails have been divided among four mills.
 "A French car order for 1000 to 120o0 cars has gone to the Standard Steel Car company. Spain is figuring here in car market. Domestic car buying is quiet, but locomotive buying is steady. Shipyards have contracted for 15 to 20 additional ocean vessels, some of them for foreign owners and flattering prospects include ever larger number"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Skid Hurts Gracey

J. W. Gracey was seriously injured yesterday afternon about 5:3O o'clock when he sustained a broken leg and other injuries as the result of his auto mobile skidding into the curbstone at First avenue and Thirty sixth street. local infirmary in Lise Loys ambu- lance.
 According to Mir. Gracey, he was go- ing east on First avenue at moder- ate rate of speed when a man attempt ed to run across in front. He applied the brakes quickly, the car skidding into the curbing. The wet street caused the car to skid. The automo- bile was badly damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Mrs Elizabeth Manly

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Manly. who died at the family residence, 1920 Fifth avenue. north, will be held this morning at Il o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood come tery.
 Mes. Manly was we'll known. She was prominently connected with the First Baptist church and was an ardent church worker. She is survived by Capt. R. F, Manly; four sons, William. Fuller Basil and Albert Manly; one daughter, Miss Mamie Manly, and one sister Miss sarah Hester Tho followed will act as ball bearers: R. A. Terrell, s. P. Fowlkes, George H, Estes, Frank M. Lowe, Tom To. Smith, Arthur w. Smith, z. T. Ru- dolph and L. J. Haley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
At the Lyric

Wanted, "a Wife," with Frank Harrington, assisted by Lotte Taylor, Al Hinston and many pretty girls. is the feature attraction on the new bill of Keith vaudeville that will be pre- scented today matinee. Wanted, a Wife" is one of the most elaborate musical comedies now being presented on the vaudeville stage.
 In addition to this big attraction theres will be four other ertertainin~ acts on the bill. Dick Henry and Carrie Adelaide will introduce some changes in dancing and they are said to be exceptionally clever Martin Brennan and Ethel Powell will enter tain in songs at the piano.
 Anthony and Adele are .whistlers and the act is also featured by their play ing on Hhe piano accordeon. Louis Hart will present "As in 8 Dream. " Pathe news pictures will feature the performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
PAIN-wEARY PEOPLE CAN FIND

There are pain-ridden people every where who continue to suffer because they hardly know how to obtain re- lief. Pain in back and hips, nsrvous- ness, weakness. poor aleep, disordered stomach, weary headaches. conetipa- tion. ali result from weak. sluggish kidneys. and irregular bladder action. Foley Kidney Pills help from the very first doses. Keep on with them, and rid your system of the poisons that cause your pain and misery. Folay Kid nsy PiIls will restors your kidneys to healthy action. and tive you back your health and strength. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
M. [. CONFERENCE HELD AT ROANOKE
 COMES ID ACLOSE
Claims Birmingham College Ably Presented by Presi- dent Haynes is Enthusi-
 astically Received

Lanett, March 7-(speciaL)-Th Roam oke district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, which convened
 In the new Methodist church of Lanett Monday evening closed late this after noon
 The opening sermon on Monday even- ing was preached by Presiding Elder J. E. Faust. Tuesday morning the confer- ence was organized for the transaction of business with the 50 lay delegates pres ent, together with the IS preachers of this district, namely: Revs. T. L. Mcdonald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
FIRST AID CLASSES
 FOR MEN AT Y. M. c. A,

The Young Mems Christian association announces that it is now forming a class to take up the study of first aid to the injured.
 This course is being put on jointly by the Young Mems Christian association and the American Red Cross. It will be exclusively for men. It will meet on Fridays from 7:3o to D. m. The instruc- tor will be pr. Lee F. Burlington. who is exceedingly well qualified for this work. The cost will be very low.
 More than 30 women are now taking rst aid work in the city and it is hoped hat a large number of men also will take up this very practical study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Dr. Maxwell to Speak

pr. Samuel R. Maxwell of Boston, who delivered an address last night at the First Unitarian sburch. will speak at the church again Tonight on the subject: "The New Patriotism" Dr Maxwelrs subject last night was "The Religion of Sweetness and Light" He is considered very able speaker and 1t was at the urgent request of the members of teh congregation and church that he remained over to speak tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
President Has Cold

Washington, March 7.-President Wilson took to his room today with a cold, taken about week ago, and made worse dur ing the inaugural Monday. After seeing a group of senators early this morning and then comforting with Secretary Lan- sing and Secretary McAdoo, he decided to see no more callers and went to hfs bedroom His condition is not serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
All Belrium to Be Idle

Amsterdam. March 7.-(via London) The Telegraaf says there will be an al- most complete stoppags of industry in Belgium within a few days, the German authorities asserting that this iS neces- sary owing to the lack of coal and trans port facilities. Practically the entire population of Belgium will be thus un- employed with such few exceptions as receive special permission from the civil authorities to continue their businesses.