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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
MAN SUSPECTEDO OF BEING GERMAN SPY
 HELD BY OFFICIALS
Federal Agents in New Or leans Think They Have TeutOnic Courier From
 Mexico

New Orleans, April 27.--Federal author ities here late today arrested man giv- ing the name of Francisco Schmidt. a German suspected of being a German spy. The federal agents stated they found in Schmidt's room and on his per- son papers and documents which led them to believe he might be an official courier for German Minister von Eekhardt at Mexico City
 Schmidt was arrested at a boarding house, where 1t was stated he had been stopping with his wife for several days. His wife, who is a Mexican woman, also was taken into custody
 According to the federal authorities Schmidt, who is about 10 years old. ad- mitted to them that he had lived in the United States and Mexico for about 20 years before the war The prisoner said that shortly after war was declared be- tween Germany and the entente powers he took passage on a steamer from Amer ica, intending to return to Germany, but was captured on the sea by the British and imprisoned in detention camp at Halifax, N. s.
 The authorities said Schmidt admitted he escaped from the detention camp and made his way to New York and recently came here intending to go to Vera Cruz
 The authorities declined to divulge the nature of the documents found on Schmidt, except to say that their contents led them to suspect he was connected with the German minister at Mexico City if not one of his official courers. Fed eral agents said they also were looking for other persons who might be connected with Schmidt and his suspected activ- ities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
At Loew's Bijou

An entertainment of rare merit and enjoyable throughout is the offering at Loew's Biiou today Five acts of superior vaudeville and splendid pie ture is on the programme and among them are some of the best acts on the vaudeville stage. In addition to the fine bill of entertainment the theatre is cool and comfortable as it is the Loew policy to care for the comfort of the patrons of their theatres.
 The feature of the programme is 8 strong playlet, Its Long Lane,' de- picting a gripping story of life. It is well staged and ably presented by Ja- net Allen and company.
 A novel feature of the bill is Klu- tings animals The act is one of the stage. It features snow-white cats and white dogs and pigeons. and is at tractively staged.
 Fields and Weber are two clever comedians and parody singers and one of the hits of the bill. The Elks' trIo in revue of ballads and selections from grand opera are very good
 Annie Wiener and Walter Burke in fancy dancing are highly pleasing and prevent a first-class act. The fea ture picture is "The Page of Mys- tery," with Carlyle Blackwell in tue leading role.
 Tomorrow fine programme of fea- ture pictures and concert by the Bijou orchestra will be presented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
SUPPLY-MACH|NE GUN COMPA PANIES ARE
 MAKING LONG HIKE
Seven Days Is Time Esti- mated to Go From Mont gomery to Birmingham
 Encouraging Recruits

Montgomery. April 27.-(specisl With the intention of aiding in the recruiting campaign and showing the ability of the men, the supply and machine gun com panies of the Second regiment under the command of Capt. John W. Tyson of the supply company left Montgomery over land for Birmingham Friday morning. Seven days will be used in the trip, ac- cording to the schedule, and stops will be made along the route in order that re- crulting information may be dissemi- mated.
 The supply company carried 27 supply wagons and sufficient food for the needs of the two companies during the trip. The machine gun company carried its machine guns mounted on Ford automo- piles. It was commanded by Capt. E. O. Sandlin of Andalusia, who Is second in command of the expedition.
 Headquarters of Second regiment are now located at Birmingham, while troops of the regiment are stationed in the Bir- mingham district on guard duty.
 Col. William P Screws, commanding officer of the Second regiment, and Maj. C. s. Moon left Friday on a tour of in- spection of the territory which is being guarded by the regiment.
 Recruiting for the First Cavalry regi- ment. Alabama National Guard. has been stopped because the regiment has reached the fuii peace strength authorized two weeks ago by the war department. In an intensive campaign 200 or more men were obtained for the regiment, while more than 400 recruits have been added to the Alabama National Guard since war was declared.
 The recruits are being trained here pre- paratory to being assigned to companies for the duration of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Heavy Troop Movement
 Increases s. F. Earnings

Dallas, Tex, April 27.-Heavy troop movements over the Southern Pacific lines will make it's net earnings in Texas this year as great probably as last year. c. R. Cottingham, auditor, testified today at the rehearing of the Shreveport rate case. MT. Cottingham said the government owed his road s1,so0.000 for Texas troop movements.
 Estimating the increased cost of operation. which he said would affect roads everywhere. MT. Cottingham said the Southern Pacific in Texas would pay out this year $304.000 in increased wages; $7S0.000 for materials above last years expenditures and $250,000 in added fuel bills
 J. H. Keefe. assistant general man ager of the Santa Fe, said that under the Adamson law his road would pay an increase of 11.2S per cent this year for trainmen. and an increase of S.63 per cent for enginemen. He said the increases in expenditures for supplies probably would total s75.ooO per month in Texas alone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
ACTS
 OF HEROISM ARE
 GIVEN RECOGNITION
Carnegie Commission at Its Spring Meeting Issues Re- pOrt-Medals and Pen
 siOns Are Awarded

Pittsburg, April 27-Twenty- two acts of heroisn were recognized by the Carnegie hero fund commission at it's spring meeting here today.
 In one case a silver medal was awarded; in twenty-one cases bronze medals. Four of the heroes lost their lives, and to the dependents of two of these pensions aggregating $S40 a year were granted; to the dependent of one of the others who lost their lives the sum of $500 was granted. to be applied as the commission may sanction. In addition these money grants, in five cases S6300 was appropriated for edu- cational purposes, payments to be made IS needed and approved, and in 10 eases awards aggregating $500O were made for other worthy purposes. Pay ments in these cases will not be made until the benefciaries' plans for the use of the awards have been approved by the cOmmi ssion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
BRONZE MEDALS

James F. McCollom. Jr, SS Colum- bus avenue, Far Roekaway, N. Y, 15 years old for attempting to save Frederick Chapin at New York city. January 1. 1915.
 George D. Van Aiken. a Grand Cen tral place, Inwood, N. Y, for saving foregoing instance.
 Bartley Kenney, 67 years old, Natchez street, Pittsburg, for saving an unidentified man from drowning, October 30 1916
 Lester H. vinal. Jefferson, Me. 15 years old, for saving Newman c. Nor Till from drowning, June 25. 1915
 Alexander T. Rice. Jr.. Mount Airy avenue, Paris, Ky, IA years old, for saving James H. Smith from drowning, September IS. 1915.
 Lillian F. Shaw, Swarthmore ccl lege, Swarthmore. Pa, for attempting to save Chester NJ Barry from drown ing at Clarksville, Tenn, July 2, 1915.
 William R. Atkinson Dickson, Tenn. for saving Chester H. Barry from drowning in foregoing instance.
 Helen V. Nelson. sol Fourth street Dubois, Pa 12 years old, for saving Etheline E. Geschwindt from drowning on February 21, 1915.
 Rozin R. Johnson. Dillsboro, Ind. for saving Benjamin McMurray from suffocation in a we'll
 Alexander M Rodriguez. Warren. Pa. for saving Perry Westland from drowning at Akeley, Pa, July 5, 1914.
 Frederick J. Knob, 942 Eighth ave. New York city, for saving James r. Valle1y from drowning a Long Beach, N Y, August g, 1916.
 Noah D. Clark, Gloves, O., for helping to save Eva N. Dean and A. Edward Dean from drowning. March 26, 1913 a Edward M. Mcdonald, Gloves O., for helping to save Eva N. Dean and A. Edward Dean in foreging instance
 Henry Clough, .204 Main street, Saco. Me, for saving an unidentified woman from being killed by a train at Old Orchard. Me. August 13 1913
 J. Chester Listerman, 1910 Mon- mouth street. Newport, Ky, for res cuing Herbert Hager from a runaway, June 9, 1915
 Chloe A. Wolfe. Elmendorf farm, Lexington, Ky, for saving Sa1lie F. Crouch, 2 years old, from an enra ged COW at Georgetown, Ky. April IS, 1914
 John L. Hurley. 16S Lebanon street. Maiden Mass. for attempting to save Samuel Peters from electric shock, De- tober 20 1913
 Benjamin H. Clark. 211 Johnson street. Aurora. Ind, for saving Robert A. Door from drowning January 1s, 1916
 Loreto Camarra. deceased. died at tempting to save Fred H. Robinson from drowning at Boston Mass. June 24 1916. Medal to father. at Popoli Italy.
 D. Christopher Mahoney. deceased, F years old. died attempting to save D. Joseph Breen from drowning at Lynn, Mass. July 9. 1916. Medal and award to father at Revere. Mass
 Clyde E. Kronk, deceased. died at- tempting to save Orville Sizemore from drowning at New Boston. O., December 9, 1916 Medal and pensions to widow and daughter. al Scioto. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
LOOKOUTS WIN
 OVER TRAVELLERS

Chattanooga, April 27.--Chattanooga won loosely played game from Lit tie Rock here today. to '. Lookout errors were not as costly those made by the Travellers. The visitors got next to Bacon in the seventh, aft CT he had pitched six good innings. and started rally that threatened to turn the tide of the game.
 After four runs had been made Knowlson went to his relief. He al- lowed but one more run in the re- mainder of the game Covington got two three-baggers and single and walked once in five times up. Brock recruit infielder. relieved Kennedy at short in the seventh inning and the latter went behind the bat for Little Rock Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
MEMORIAL DAY DESERVED

Memorial Day was observed as usual in Anniston Thursday. It being a legal holi- day in the state the banks all closed Appropriate exercises were held at the high school auditorium Thursday after noon, which were attended by veterans and all patriotic societies.
 Attorney Mel P. Sterne was the chief orator, and in his address he made an interesting comparison of the humanity of the Confederates US compared with the Germans in their treatment of peoples whom they have conquered, quoting Jeff ferson Davis as saying, 'The inhumanity of the enemy to our prisoners can be no justification for disregard by us of the rules of civilized war and Christianity"
 In an address at Jacksonville Judge c. s. Leyden of this city also made an interesting contrast of the war between the states and the present world war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Sylacauga Suffers Two
 Fire Losses in Day

Sylacauga, April 27.-(Special.)-S cauga had two fires yesterday. Tn the morning a dwelling, the property of S. P. Hagans, and occupied by J. L. Porter, was burned with very little of the con tents saved The cause of the first is not known. It was partly insured.
 Last night the dwelling of A. E. Jarvis on West Spring street was discovered on fire and before aid could reach the house the flames had gained a headway unable to control.
 Thursday morning w. J. Dunsmore, long time resident of the city died from a stroke of paralysis He was about 65 years old, and leaves a widow and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted from the residence of VA D. Headley Friday morning, and burial was had in the Marble City ceme- tery.
 The Radcliff chautauqua will hold a three days session here during May Il. 12 and IA. The meetings will be in charge of a local committee. and will have several educational and elevating attractions. This will be the second year of the meeting here.
 Nearly every local merchant this week signed petitions to close their places of business on Thursday afternoon to give their employees a half-holiday during the summer months This has been custom for several years
 Talladega county officials have begun an active campaign to enforce the dog tax law in the county. During the past week number of warrants for arrest have been issued, and all who have failed to pay will have to stand the added cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
TOWNS IN FRIENDLY RIVALRY IN EFFORT ID GET ON HIGHWAY
Piedmont and Jacksonville Not Satisfied at Route Proposed for Bank
 head Road

Anniston, April (Special.)- friendly fight in which considerable rivalry has been aroused has developed among the towns of this section in their efforts to secure a place on the Bankhead high way. The route as proposed at Birming- ham last week is not pleasing to the people of Piedmont and Jacksonville, who want the route to come by those places, via Anniston to Atlanta
 meeting of influential citizens was held in the office of Mayor s. w. Good lett at Jacksonville yesterday afternoon to consider the question and at meet ing of the citizens of Piedmont on the same day the following resolution was adopted and forwarded to the Anniston Chambe CT of Commerce:
 That the citizens and business men of Piedmont Ala, respectfully ask the busi- ness men of Anniston to use their infiu- ence for the location of the Bankhead highway through Piedmont, not from a sentimental standpoint, but because we believe it will be good incentive to busi- ness for Anniston and their travelling men,"
 The meeting also appointed commit tee of five business men to go to An- mston at an early date and approach the business men of Anniston in person. The route decided upon by the Bankhead Highway association, at the meeting in Birmingham a week ago. between Atlanta and Birmingham ana Talladega The route between Austell and Anniston has not been selected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
At The Lyric

An unusually attractive programme of Keith high-class vaudeville will greet the Saturday afternoon matinee goer at today's matinee The pro gramme offers such a variety of en- tertainment that all are sure to be pleased. Robinsons military elephants four wonderful educated animals, pre- sent an act that is one of the most entertaining of the. kind ever present. ed.
 The Bison City Four is quartet of clever entertainers and the number is featured with pleasing songs and good, clever comedy.
 "Freshys Initiation" is the title of the vehicle presented by Kenny and Hollis and it is a great entertainment and draws much applause from the au- dience.
 George Felix and the Dawson girls In Mister Tfte" gain prolonged plaud- its from the audience. Felix Is a clever comedian while the Dawson girls are dancers extraordinary
 Demarest and Collette present 2 novelty act that is oue of the hits of the bill. The curtain at thS matinee will go up promptly at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Rector DuVaH Resigns

Montgomery, April 27-(Special.) } Rev. F. NJ. Duvall. rector of the Church of the Ascension since 1910. has sub- mitted his resignation to become dean of St. Mary's cathedral of Meu phis and will take up his new work May l.. Resolutions accepting the resignation with regret were passed by the vestry of the church and preparations were begun for a joint farewell service which will be participated in by all Epis- copal churches of Montgomery. Since MT. DuVall became rector of the church the number of communicants has in- creased from 65 to 200 and the debt has been decreased an average of $10oo a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
HOWARD BERRY AGAIN
 WINS PENTATHLON

Philadelphia. April 27.-Howard Berry. the all around athlete of the University of Pennsylvania. today won the college pentathlon championship for the third Successive year. He captured four of the five events embraced in the pentath- lon. They were the broad jump, Javelin throw. 200 and 1559 metres races He was third in the discus throw
 B. Jones of Penn State finished second and A. Dambly of Penn State, third. Hoot of swarthmore college, was fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Fuel Controller Named

Chicago, April NThe Daily News to- day says that unofficial announcement was made today at headquarters of the National Defense Council that Francis S. Peabody, prominent Chicago coal man, has been appointed controller of tine national fuel supply during the war. Any news of my receiving such an ap- pointment must come from Washington" !" said MT. Peabody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Chattanooga Man Dies of
 Wounds at French Front

Ottawa, Ont, April 27.-R. Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn, has died of wounds. according to todays casualty list from the Canadian army head quarters in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Chicago Private Bank Robbed

dollars was stolen from the private bank of Kowalewsh Bros, 1259 West Fifty first street when five robbers held up the cashier late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
FORMER PRED TO FLY

Warren Leach, a former student at the Alabama Presbyterlan college, who has been in a California school of aviation, passed through the city yesterday, en route to Washington. where he will en- list in Uncle Sam's aviation corps, hav- ing been notified that a commission awaits him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
KNIGHTS HONOR SHERMAN

The election of Sir Knight Spearman of Anniston as head of the Knights Tenn plar of the state is considered not only an honor to him, but it is an honor to Anniston. It is the highest office that the Templars of Alabama can bestow. MT. Spearman has held every office in York Rite Masonry in Anniston, is past worthy grand patron of the grand chap ter of the Order of Eastern Star of Ala bama, and is at present junior grand war den of the grand lodge of the state of Alabama, to which office he was elected al apo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

Three-base shits. Covington g. Hyatt, Paddock. Sacrifice hits, Manning, Pad dock Graf. Stolen bases. Covington. Bowden. Pitler ?. Graft Earned runs. Little Rock 3, Chattanooga D. h. nings pitched. Ledbetter with runs. hits; Bacon 1-3 with runs, hits
 Hit by pitched ball. Ledbetter (Shee- han) Bases on balls. Baumgardner. Bacon 3. knowlson 2. Struck out, Led better l. Baumgardner 2, Bacon 4. knowlson 2. Time. 155 Empires, OToole and Kerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
ENGINEERS VISIT ANNIsToN

An engineering corps of the interstate commerce commission will probably ar rive in Anniston Sunday afternoon from vile railroad. The party is now quar- tered in two private cars in Talladega and the memb CTS are engaged in rnak- ing/a physical valuation of the mineral division of the road, and will have com pleted the work between Calera and Tal- ladega by Sunday.
 The party in Talladega. headed by G. B. Donnellan of New York Is composed of the following: B. l.. Hoover, Wash ington; G R. Culley, Mississippi: L. B. Schmidt, Kentucky; J. A. Karrh, Ala bama; J. A. Mitchell, Mississippi; W. R. Parsons, Alabama; B. P. Barron, South Carolina; F. c. Wardwell of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad, and two ne- oroeS Joa Cibhs and w I2Ur1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
RIVERS HEADS BAND

D. l.. Rivers has been elected vice pres ident and manager of the municipal band which was organized last week. and J. F. Sancton has been made secretary and treasurer The band will begin practicing at once, and as number of trained mu- sicians are members of it, there is req son to believe the Annston music lovers will be treated to a number of concerts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
SILVER MEDAL

Joseph ]. ODonnell deceased died attempting to save William L. Rohn from electric shock at South Bethle- hem. Pa october 22. 1916. Medal and pension to widow at Allentown, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

Owner Unknown-Lot IF, block 39 Corey.
 ownor Unknown-Lot IT. block 5o Corey.
 Owner Unknown-Lot 1s. block 5o Corey.
 Owner Unknown-Lot 2s. block 52 Corey.
 owner Unknown--Lot 22. block 5s Corey.
 PRECINCT ss. Owner Unknown-Lots 1 and 2, J. E Eddins' subdivision.
 PRECINCT 3. Owner Unknown-Lot 140, B. w. Foshee. s. R.
 PRECINCT ?. Owner Unknown-Lot 6, block 2. J B. Glenns survey. Sec 20, Tp. 19. R. 4
 PRECINCT SS Owner Unknown-Lots 2. and f. block 23. Gordon Heights.
 PRECINCT 2. Owner Unknown--Lot 16. block io < Interurban Heights first addition. $. R.
 PRECINCT 33. Owner Unknown-Begin at intersec- tion of bank of Valley creek and center line of Walker street, then up { Creek N 45 degrees 3s minutes. E 20S i feet, s 64 degrees 15 minutes, F along center line Walker street 424 feet to beginning, in NV H, S. R., Sec 34, Tp. IS. R. 4. (Checked as 1 acres s end of that s of block ?. J. c. Jones' sub- division.)
 PRECINCT ?. Owner Unknown-Lots 16 and IT, block 2, Jonesboro Heights. Owner Unknown--Lots and 2, block 6C, McAdory's second addition. Owner Unknown-Lot T. block 6C, McAdory's second addition.
 PRECINCT 33. Owner UnknovszL l, east of road except 371s fA, lock A. J. M. Me Donald's survey. $. R. Sec. 27. Tp. 10, R. 4.
 Owner Unknown--Lot 4, block 19, Roosevelt. Owner Unknown-Lot II. block 139B, South Bessemer Homestead Co. Owner Unknown--Ilots 1 to 4, J. 1T. Taylor's subdivision. Sec. 35. Tp. 1S, R. A.
 Owner Unknown--Lot 1. block ?.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-10
With the Extension PEOPLE
FALL WORK IN THE GARDEN.
BY e. r. BENNETT, Field Horticulturist.

The successful garden Is not made in
y day. The big crop OF any kind is
the one grown on prepared land-a
preparation that follows a definite plan
or rotation. The best gardens of next
year will be the ones that are started
this fall. Several difficulties may also
be avoided by starting the preparation
this fall.
1t would not be difficult to find people
In Idaho who were annoyed by cut
worms in the garden last spring. One
we are prone to forget our troubles as
soon as they are past. but in garden
work 1t is well to remember them suf-
f1ciently long to prevent their recur-
renee.
Now that THE frost is on the pump
kin, and the folders in the shock" or
in other words, that the garden "sass''
has been gathered, all the dead vines
and refuse material should either be
gathered up and taken to the compost
pile or burned on the ground. Give
the garden a thorough cleaning up.
Many OF the bugs that have been work :
ing overtime in the garden all summer
will be hiding in the dead plant tops
In the garden over winter. The cut
worm mother laid her eggs during the
latter part of summer around the var
lous plants in the garden, and the
young larvae are now eating in the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-10

roots or alternating q short distance
under the surface of the soil, waiting
for the return of spring and the young
garden plants.
If the arrangement makes It pos
sible, the poultry may well be turned
into the garden. Disk or harrow the
soil to expose insects that are hiding.
Those that the chickens finland their
number will be legion-will trouble US
no more.
After this cleaning up has been done,
this fall 10 the best time to provide
for the fertility Of the garden for next
year. Apply a good thick coat of
stable manure, 40 tons to the acre will
not be too much. then pillow the land
three or four inches deep. This is the
one case where the harrow should not
Immediately follow the plow. Leave
the soil loose and rough. II this ID
done late in the season, just before the
soil freezes for the winter, the cut
worm and grasshopper eggs. that the
chickens have not consumed. will be
exposed In loose soil to the freezing
and thrawing of winter, SO that but
few of them will be alive in the spring.
This work may seem trivial and un-
necessary but 1t really means q great
deal. The plant food for next years
plants will be more available, the soil
will have better physical texture, and
a lot Of the insect trouble Of next year
will be avoided II this work Il done
this fall.