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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
NEGROES ORGANIZE OWN CIVIC LEAGUE
Newly Organized Body Will Aid in Entertainment of Negro Drafted
 Men Next Week

As result of the meetings which have been held during the past five weeks, Birmingham has now among her other organizations the Birmingham Negro
 Civic league. Last Wednesday night
 there were assembled negro business men, professional men, ministers and laborers.
 Officers were elected and have begun the execution of their duties. They are: Oscar w. Adams, president; pr. J. Y. Thomas, J. l.. Peterman and pr. +. G. Rass.-.u, vice presidents. The members of the executive committed, which was
 also elected, follows: Dr. H. c. Bryant, cEairman; pr. A. c. Williams, W. E.. ] Driver J. T. Harrison. Osie Long, Dr. iP. s. Moten and Rev R. G. Ragland.
 The constitution, prepared under the 1 direction of E. A. Brown, has been presented to the members, and is now 1 in course of adoption. J. w. Williams was elected secretary; P. D. Davis, as-
 sistant secretary and Prof w. C. Davis, | treasurer Among the other members
 who rendered much assistance in fur
 thering and finally completing plans for
 this organization might be mentioned the l following: D. Donald, J. O. Diffay, | Rev R. M. Davis, P. J. Harris. w. $. Johnson, pr. J. c. Johnson, Dr. l. $. Kigh, J. w. Gillespie, M. A. Marcus, pr. | G. L. Duncan, Dr. w. M. Gladden., Prof. I J. 5. JOnnSOn, II. A. IidrriS, IseV. M. ia' Miles, Dr. B. J. Anderson, Rev. w. J.
 Turner, Dr. c. J. Baker, Rev. J. w. Rhodes.
 l The organization will direct its er- ] forts toward the advancement Of the 1 colored people of this district. for for mulating better acquaintance among 1 themselves, and making stronger the 1 good relations already existing between l the races
 1 The association will begin work i'm mediately in conjunction with Mrs. Il. c. Davenport, for the entertainment of the drafted men who will have to leave in 1 the near future. The next meeting o1 l the league will be held Wednesday night at 6:30 o'clock, when other committees will be appointed and the organization f,rther nerfected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19

There seems unquestionably to have been a strong, sinister influence that gave the children at first an organiza- ton they could not possibly have at tained of their own account" MT. Will cox said.
 Police reserves were called out tonight to disperse 5000 persons who were hold | ing what they called an anti-Gary meet /, ing in the Bronx Policemen who at tempted to break up the meeting on the 1 ground that it was being held without | a permit were hooted by the crowd, which refused to move. When the po- ! lice reserves arrived they were met by l a. shower of stones and sticks.
 1 The police made a few arrests and the crowd followed the prisoners to the po- | lice station. It was necessary to sum-
 mon every available patrolman and Home Defense league member in the district before the crowd dispersed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Witnesses Say Soldiers
 Shot Negroes WantOnly
 in East St. Louis Riots

East St. Louis, October 1S.-Wanton shooting at negroes by soldiers on patrol duty during the race triots here Hast May was testified to before the congressional committee Investigating the riots today Charles Roger, presi- dent of large chemical company here, told the committee that he saw a uni formed soldier shoot a negro who was standing with a group of his fellows a block away, merely to show some white men, who were twitting him. that he could shoot. Roger testified that a man in crowd of whites remarked to one of the sol- diers
 "'What are you doing with that gun? you can't shoot.
 "'The he'll can't" Roger quoted the
 soldier as saying. Whereupon the soldier fired into the crowd of negroes and one of the ne- groes fell wounded, testified the wit
 ness.
 Roger said he told Gov. F O. Lowden
 of that and similar incidents but that
 no special effort was made to learn the
 identity of the soldier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
|$10,00O Clubhouse fer Soldiers, Just Completed,
 in Montgomery Burned

Montgomery, October 1S.-(Special0
 On of the day set apart for the formal
 opening fire Thursday destroyed the
 Sheridan club on Montgomery street,
 which had been erected at cost of
 $10,0O0 for the benefit of Ohio soldiers
 who are training at Camp Sheridan. The
 club had just been completed and the formal opening and dance were to have been given Thursday night. The furnish ings were destroyed at a loss of $10,000, but a small amount of insurance was carried.
 Workmen were heating can of wax which caught fire and spread to large can of cooking oil. It exploded and threw flames in every direction, igniting the walls and furnishings. The club, which was erected by Mont gomery corporation, will be reconstruct ed at once. The brick building was l slightly damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Martin and Thompson
 Planning Prosecution
 in Prohibition Cases

Montgomery, October 1S.-(Special) Plans for the prosecution of several well known citizens of Montgomery who were indicted for violating the prohibi- ton laws prior to the enactment Of the bone-dry law were made at conference between Attorney General Martin and J. F. Thompson, solicitor of the Fourth judicial circuit. Thursday. Thompson will relieve Solicitor William T. Seibels of Montgomery.
 The indictments were returned by special grand jury after one grand jury had declined to bring the indictments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
HERE'S RELIEF
 FROM THAT PAIN Why waste time and prolong suffering when Sloan's Lin iment acts so promptly9

Stop tho pain! Give mo relief That's what you want whom you're hurt. That's what you get with Sloan's Lini- ment It not only kills pain." but does 1t quickly. without delay.
 If you're tormented by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains. Bruises. Backache, any body or nerve pain-just see how instantly little Sloan's Liniment gives relief The very first application rests and comforts. Seems to reach right down to the seat of the trouble, warm ing and easing the nerves and tissues. You can almost feel the inflammation, swelling or stiffness subside. as the pain grows less and less
 You don't even have to wait to rub in Slcan's Liniment. It penetrates. and it's clear, clean liquid can be poured right on the skin without straining. Get generous size bottle from your druggist today. 25c, soc, s1.O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19

Members of the board of educauon held meetings in the affected districts tonight, at which parents were given an opportunity to state their grievances. Moving pictures, depicting various phases of the Gary plan, were shown.
 Two of 10 boys arrested during the rioting today were fined and the others were paroled in the custody Of their parents for examination Monday. man arrested after he had harranged crowd of the youngsters was held for investigation.
 The rioting pupils repeatedly assem- bled after being dispersed by police re- serves and school officials declared they were urged on by persons who addressed them along the streets. Scores of moth- CTS, hearing of the rioting, rushed to the schools, many of them joining the parades which trooped through the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Mississippi Banker Is Arraigned on Charge of
 Killing Jackson Doctor

Jackson, Miss, October 1S.-J. Luther Singleterry, Florence. Miss, bank cashier, who on October II, was alleged to have shot and killed pr. Glenn l. Todd in the latter's office, was arr raigned today before Police Justice Thompson and entered plea of not guilty to charges of murder. He was remanded to jail without bail. His at torney announced he would make ap- plication for writ of habeas corpus, alleging that Singleterry was in bad health and Imprisonment might cause his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Secretary Lane III

New York, October IS. - Secretary Lane, who was to have delivered an address at a liberty loan rally here tonight, notified the committee that he had become i'll on a train at Trenton while on his way to this city and had been compelled to return to Washing ton. The message did not indicate the nature of his illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
PROMPT ACTION AvEnrs TROUBLE,

Sluggish bowels indirectly cause much sickness A constipated condition not only poisons the blood stream, but quickly affects the liver and other or gans, causing biliousness, sick head ache, sour stomach. bloating, etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild in action yet cleanse thoroughly, with no nausea. and no costive after effects. They keep the bowels regular, stomach sweet and liver active. Stout persons weicome the comfortable, light. free feeling they bring Sold everywhere. -Ady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Milk BarOns Indicted

Chicago October 1s.-Charles H. Pot ter of Elgin. H., chairman of the Milk Producers association, and four other officials were indicted today on charges of conspiracy to fix the prices of milk. Bonds were fixed at $5000 each. The Milk Producers association supplies Chicago and vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
ALABAMA DELEGATION

Representative Burnett, the dean of the Alabama congressman, is the only Ala bamian now in the House who voted for Hobson's measure three years ago. Three Alab amians, Representatives Blackmon, Dent and Heflin, voted against it. Six Alabama congressman have yet to cast their first ballot on this momentous is- sue They are Representatives Gray, Steagall, Oliver, Almon, Huddleston and Bankhead How they will vote is bet ter known in their respective districts in Alabama than in the capital, but prohibitionists express confidence that the roll call will show that Representa- tive Burnett will have company from his state when he votes for nation wide pro- hibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19

Bankhead highway has been in session for two days and that he expects to get a report from them sometime this week and win make announcement of it's find ings as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
"Strong, Sinister Influence" Behind
 ". 7. School Strike
President Wilcox Thinks Children Could Not Have Organized as They Did Without Aid of Some Minds More Mature -Investiga-
 tiOn Will Be Made

"strong this city against according
 President William Wilcox after he reports of pupils system municipal campaign indorsed py candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
MORRIS SHEPPARD IS VERY CONFIDENT OF ''PRO" SUCCESS Texas Senator Thinks House Will Pass His Nation Wide Submission Resolution PLANS BEING LAID
 TO RUSH MEASURE Anti-Liquor Congressmen Hope to Secure Favorable Action on
 Momentous Question Be-
 fore Christmas
Nv LEO R. SACK

Washington, October 1s-(SpeciaD-Th the House of Representatives will pass his nationwide prohibition resolution is the confident belief of Senator Shep- pard of Texas, who is conferring with prohibition leaders here before returning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19

The free-for-all trot will be staged Friday.
 Friday will be special school day and children will be given special privileges over the grounds with spe N cial athletic contests of school chii-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Orphans Enjoy Day at
 Talladega County Fair

Sylacauga, October 1S.-(Special) At the Talladega county fair today 60 orphan children from the Prespyterian Home at Talladega were given en- trance into the fair and the carnival company passed them into all the shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
Local Data
GREATLY ENCOURAGED

to Texas to spend brief vacation be- fore the December session of Congress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 1S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and much colder Friday: Saturday fair.
 Georgia: Local rains Friday; Satur- day fair, somewhat colder.
 Tennessee: Fair and colder Friday; Saturday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19
ANALYSIS OF HOUSE

There are in the House at present 255 members who voted on the question when it was first considered on December P, 1914. Of this number 127 supported the measure and 9S voted against it. The pros are confident they will retain the votes of the 127 who first voted for it and will gain many recruits from among the 9S congressman who opposed the meas sure three years ago.
 Assuming that these 235 congressman will vote in December as they did be- fore, the pros still must bring to their side a large majority of the remaining 200 members who either did not vote in 1914 or were not congressman at the time. Tn all, 200 prohibition votes out of the total of 435 votes in the House pro- vided every member participates, will be required to insure passage of the resolu- ton. The pros are certain they will ,,,,,Star this strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-19

Encouraged by the more than two- thirds majority the Sheppard measure received in the Senate and heartened by the various prohibition laws enacted by the Congress during it's war session as necessary military legislation pro- congressman are laying their plans to rush the measure through the House soon after it assemblies in De- cember. If their plans do not mis- carry 1t is possible the Sheppard bill will pass before Christmas. The pros are sure that congressman uncertain as to how they will vote will be con vinced after talking with their constitu- ents during the vacation interim that they should vote for the Sheppard reso- lution. To assist in convincing them it is understood that the prohibition or- ganizations are exerting pressure al home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26


Alleging that he had been deceived
by Dr. John E. w. Thompson, who
has off1ces on Main street. opposite
John street, DR.. Harry e. Cook of this
city, has brought suit against Dr..
Thompson in a proceeding which
charges DIR. Thompson with having
been convicted of professional mall
practice in New 7 ork State.
In a. complaint fled today in the
civil superior court, DR.. Cook charges
that he entered into an agreement In
1916 with DR.. Thompson to practice
medicine as partners on Main street
It is alleged DIR. Thompson represent
ed that he had connection with hos
p4tals in this city and was called into
consultation by the leading local doc
tors
Afterward DIR. Cook claims to have
discovered that DR.. Thompson's char
acter was not as represented. He
declare he objected to gross misstate-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26

their hands raised in token of sur
render.
Meanwhile the tanks had advanc-
ed with the infantrymen until the
second German position was reached
The tanks advanced several kilome-
tres during which they met and de-
molished many machine gun nests
One. tank was opposed by a determi11-
ed German officer with large body
of men who poured bullets on the
armored sides of the machine without
effect. Finally the French officer: in
command descended from the tank
and with his revolver forced the
whole group to surrender
Another tank found battery of
field guns facing it. AS soon as the
tank opened fire half of the artillery
men threw up their hands; while the
rest bolted, only to fail beneath hail
of machine gun bullets.
The French advance proceeded rap
idly yesterday and the units reached
the various objectives with regularity
After taking the village of Pinon, the
Patrols went forwardi and entered the
forest of the same name They
found many German cannon abandon
ed but with the breech blocks gone
Dead horses, killed by the German
gunners, lay beside the canqonl The
Germans had found it impossible to
1 get the weapons away over the
marshes adjoining the Aisne canal.
over which most of the Bridges had
been destroyed, making the retreat
OF artillery impracticable.
= Hundreds of machine guns were
captured by the French and many Of
them were turned on the fleeing Ger
mans who had left plenty of ammuni-
ton behind. It is reported that / SO
cannon have fallen into French hands.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26


Headquarters in Italy, Wednesday.
Oct. 24-(By the Associated Press)-
Under the escort of an officer from
headquarters the correspondent was
given an opportunity today to seek
Gorizis under a rain of shells from
nearby Austrian batteries, and to look
out from a castle dominating the city
son the vast scene of military opera
tions of which Gorilla is the strate-
gic center. The visit was made at
an opportune moment, just as the
Austrians and Germans were inaugur-
ating their heavy offensive from the
north in the effort to redeem their
recent heavy losses.
A heavy artillery bombordment had
preceded this movement, along front
of 20 miles. AS the correspondent
moved along shells were falling with
in three miles of Goriza-
This attack had been anticipated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26

Paris Oct. 6-The village Of Draeibank, Papegoed
wood and number of fortified farms captured by
the French in attack launched this morning the
Flanders front, the war office reports.
The French forced crossing of two rivers, wading
through water up to their shoulders
On the Aisne front the ground newly won is being
consolidated.
The Germans renewed their attacks in the Verdun
sector and again beaten back suffering large losses
end of the 'front.' following the Germans in their with
drawal in that sector have advanced far the Riga
0rel railroad without discovering the enemy the of
fee reports.
Russian forces the Werder coast of Esthonia yes
terday repused German detachment Part of the Ger
man naval squadron, including some dreadnaughts is
anchored in the guf Of Riga.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26
DR, THOMPSON FOUND GUILTY
OF NAL PRACTICE, DECLARES HIS
PROFESSIONAL PARTNER DR.. COOK

ments in publicity matter, such as the
installation of X-ray machines in the
offices and separate waiting rooms for
women and children. He says these
tactics hurt the professional standing
of the plaintiff.
DR.. Cook further charges that on
Feb. 27, 1911, DIR. Thompson was ar
raigned before Judge Holt in the
United States district court and held
in 5000 bail for using the mails for
professional malpractice and that
later Judge Martin in the same court
sentenced DIR. Thompson to four years
in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta,
Ga.
DR.. Cook asks the court to order a
cancellation Of his agreement with DR..
Thompson and also seeks an injunc-
ton restraining Dr. Thompson from
using the plaintiffs name in advertis.
ing matter. The action is returnable
to the November term Of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26
six BRIDGEPORT GIRLS ANSWERING
|CALL OF RED CROSS TAKE LEAVE OF
FRIENDS; WILL EMBARK FOR EUROPE

Wixh large crowd Of friends pres
ent to bid them Godspeed and arm
ed with numerous useful and appro-
pirate gifts six young women. all
graduate nurses, left Bridgeport yes
terday at the call OF the American
Red Cross to report at Ellis Island. N.
r., from whence they will embark for
France to assist in the work of the
Red Crosa-
The young women who left today
we're Miss Nancy Molumphy, of 246
West avenue; Miss Cora Nichols OF the
same address; Miss Johanna Sogaard
OF 7b7 Wood avenue; Miss Mary Cody
OF the star Of the Bridgeport hos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26
SWEEPING FRENCH VICTORY

: With the French Armies in France,
Oct. 26-(By the A P.)-The French
have reached the Aisne canal and
Laon, eight miles away, is in sight.
Following up the victory of Tuesday,
the French yesterday took Monkey
mountain, east of Vaux Aillon, the viii
lage of Pinon and the forest of the
same name, as well as the village
of Pargny Filain.
Certain Decentralization in the Ger
man command is shown by contra
dictory orders found on prisoners. The
question is asked whether another
retreat is intended.
Crossing the. battle field in the
vicinity of Vaurains and Saint Guillain
farms. the correspondent obtained
ample evidence of the extent of the
splendid French victory. Hundreds
Of prisoners in large groups were
making their way to the rear, march
ing without escort. Damaged Ger
man machine guns. lay everywhere.
while scattered around were heaps of
ammunition, cannon and immense
quantities Of military material.
Many Germans were captured in
the enormous cavern of F'ruty The
approaches were battered severely
and large. holes had been torn in the
roof demonstrating the power and
accuracy of the French artillery. Not
an inch of. ground hereabouts had
been left unchanged. The cavern has
galleries about one kilometer In
length with many exits, most of which
had been damaged greatly by the
French guns. When the French in
fantry dashed forward in the dark
ness they approached the entrances
warily and found them full of Ger
mans waiting for the moment of at
tack. Rifle grenades and smoke
bombs soon brought them out with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26

for three weeks by the Italians. AUS.
tro-German troops from the north.
who were no longer needed against the
inactive Russians, were recognized for
the first time among the attacking
forces. The German general stan ap-
parentIy had awakened to- the oppor-
tunity offered on the Italian front.
A continuous roar came from guns
of every calibre. from the big 115s
to the rattlingr quick hrers.
In the first drive the Austro-Ge
mans captured 10000 Italians and
many guns and much munitions and
supplies.
1t was to protect Trieste and force
back the Italians to the old line of the
Isonzo river that the enemy forces
were trip1ed, picked Brandenburgers,
Saxons, Bavarians and others being
added to the Austrian forces, and the
opening, stages of the offensive were
developed today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26
ROWLAND co. is.
NOT RESPONSIBLE

was not guilty of criminal negligence
was the finding of Coroner Phelan to-
day in the case Of Holzer Mussfilt, the
16-year-o1d boy who was killed by a
falling elevator weight at the depart
ment store last Wednesday. The
coroner reported that he had investi-
gated the scene of the fatality and
was satisfied all reasonable measures
for safety had been taken to prevent
accidents.
1t was found that Mussfilt climbed
over the wire grill to watch the eleva-
tor ascend and was struck by a des-
cending weight. The Howland Co.
has decided to extend the grill work
higher SO it will not be possible to
climb over it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-26
CASTRO ELECTED
FROM TRINIDAD

Port of Spain, Trinidad. Oct. 2s-
cfpriano Castro, former president OF
Venezuela. has been requested by the
government to leave Trinidad. The
general declared his residence hare
had no political significance. but he is
preparing to depart. He attributes
his expulsion to American interven-
ton.
Gen. Castro has been travelling
from one land to another for years
finding many ports closed against
him. Recent accounts Of his travels
said he was accompanied by American
secret service agents. Last month
the former dictator of venevuela at
ter a short stay In New York. sailed
for Trinidad.