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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
State Food Committee Will Meet in Montgomery on Monday to Begin Big Task

Montgomery, october S.--(SpeciaL) sixty-seven men will gather in the senate chamber at the capitol Monday afternoon at l o'clock to make plans for one of the most stupendous tasks ever faced by an organization in Ala bama, the registration of the heads or more than 500,000 families now resid- ing in the state These men have been appointed county chairmeu of the cam paign which has been started by Rich ard M. iiobhie, federal food commis- sioner of Alabama, and their first duty will he to submit the names of the hcals of all families so literature may be mailed by the food administrator from time to time
 MT Robbie had received favorable replies from a great majority Wednes- day afternoon. Governor Henderson has addressed a letter to each. urging that he be present to take part in the discussion of plans. The registration will be made during the week begin- ming october 21 Among those who will make addresses and take part in the discussions will be c. H. Moorman or Washington, campaign manager for Alabama and Mississippi; Governor Henderson and Food Administrator Robbie
 Thomas Brage, who has been con neeted with the Alabama Polytechnic institute since he finished school, has been granted leave of absence and en-appointed assistant food adminis- trator He established an office with the state administrator in the Bell building Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
COMMITTEE READY
 ID START CAMPAIGN
 FOR SALE OF BONDS

''The success of the second liberty loan of the first campaign, largely depend on the cooperation of the public gentr- ally" said Vice Chairman o. L. Bum of the committee in charge, "and of the sew eral civic bodies of the city. Several patriotic business men and firms have already materially assisted in the equip ment of the headquarters and as soon as the form blanks and other literature ar- rive we will be ready for active busi- ness
 MT. Bum stated that the committee is greatly indebted to the Underwood and Remington typewriter agencies here for the contribution of machines for office work. The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for the installation of lights. the Southern Bell Telephone company for a telephone and E. !. Brown for the use of the rooms in which the headquarters are located There were also many other donations
 The headquarters are located in rooms 2l0 211 and PIP in the Brown-Marx build ing and will be open every day from o'clock a. m. to 10 o'clock D. nl., and there will be some one in charge dur ing these hours. The blanks and form are expected today as the following tele- gram was received yesterday by Secre- tary John B. Cox in reply to a query asking information about the shipment of the literature:
 "J. B. Cox, secretary liberty loan com mittee, Birmingham, Ala: Posters will go forward to you today or tomorrow. Other matter should reach us tomorrow. Delay in Washington, not here-Ward- law, chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
OPENING RECITAL OF
 MUSIC STUDY CLUB
 E WELL RECEIVED
John Powell, Composer and Violinist, Greeted by Large Audiercc-BriIliant Pro-
 gramme Rendered

John Powell, the composer-pianist, was greeted at the Jefferson theatrs last night by Music Study club au dience which quite filled the house, and a more discriminating or demon- stratiVe company of music lovers is seldom assembled. The recital was the clubs opening entertainment of the season and that it was suspicious goes without saying.
 The fact that the distinguished artist made such a splendid impression when he appeared at the biennial in April adds greatly to the interest of his return enga cement
 It was an eager audience and the prolonged applause after each number was evidence that Mr Powell had es tablished himself as 8 distinct favorite here. This was his programme:
 Beethoven, Sonata Op. 57 F minor, allegro assai, andante con moto, ale gro ma non troppo.
 Schumann, Etudes symphoniques.
 Chopin, Mcclure F major, impromp- tu. sharp major. Scherzo, sharp minor.
 Ifszt, Rhapsodie Hongroise, No G.
 MT. Powell has an abundance of tenn perament and his playing is at once virile, poetic and full of color. As his emotion is always duly restrained, he gave the sonata the traditional reading which is so grateful to scolarly musi- clans Singularly appealing was his playing of the more soulful passa ges.
 The symphonic etudes, requiring great clarity and rare technical facil- ity, were brilliantly rendered. The last of the etudes was perhaps, the best performed. For an encore Mr. Powell played Schumann's Romance in F. sharp minor, loved for it's subtle charm and it's spiritual depth
 Of the Chopin group the Impromptu made a particularly fine appeal to the heart, while the Scher2o was a revela- tion.
 Liszts Polonaise was played as an encore and then came the concluding number on the programme-Lis 5 sixth Hongroise Rhapsodie So loud and hearty was the applause that Mir Powell was forced to play an extra It was his own popular Banjo Picker, ' which made such hit at the biennial Music lovers spent a delightful eye ming indeed. If MT Powell were to ap- pear here every season he would De sure of capacity house audience. He is certain to be asked to come often
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
At the Lyric

The Lyric theatre will present new programme at this afternoons matinee and there is every indication that the entertainment to be offered will be among the best of the season.
 Dan Burke and company in "The Old Master present an act that is way above the ordinary attraction and the old dances and the new are splendidly executed. While these novel dances are presented, the sketch also has dramatic strength and is interesting and appealing MT. Burke is ably as sisted by Molly Muller, famous dan- SeuSe.
 Doc O'Neill will also be on the pro- gramme and The is a recognized fun maker and guarantees to keep the au~ dience in a good humor. "A Day at the Races will be presented by Galet- tis baboons, an excellent animal act, and Mullen and Rogers are tumbling comedians of excellence. Cantwell and Walker furnish much pleasing comedy The Mutual News pictures will be a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
ALLIES UNITING ON PLAN ID STARVE
 OUT HUN EMPIRE

Washington, October 3. Great Britain's embargo on the export of all supplies to the northern European neu- tral countries, just an- nounced, was declared after every phase of it's possible effect was gone over in con- ference between American and allied statesmen.
 American officials, it was learned today, initiated the discussions and insisted that the British step be taken to make sure that there be no nulli- fication of the purposes the United States government had in view in put ting into operation it's own embargo.
 The step indicated that the allies have united in a decision that the neutrals must cut off the shipment of all supplies to Germany. American of- ficials and some of the allies hereto fore have hesitated as just how far to go in demanding cessation of trade between the neutrals and Germany At one time it appeared they would ask no more than that neither allied goods nor materials supplanted by al lied commodities be sold in Germany by the neutrals.
 The new policy can be accomplished through rigid embargoes applied by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
At Loew's Biiou

There is no one figure of modern times that is more. mysterious and awe-inspir- ing than that of "Rasputin, the Black Monk, who played such an important part in the destinies of Russia. Around the life of this mysterious being Will liam A. Brady has woven a picture mas terpiece which will be presented at Loew' S Bl1ou for today, tomorrow and Saturday The vaudeville part of the show will be of the high standard that has character ized all the shows at the Bijou and in- cludes Elizabeth Cutty. in a revue of songs and instrumental numbers; Walter and Moore in a clever farce comedy, Vim cent and Maxine. acrobatic jugglers: Johnnie Mack and Matte Lee in songs and comedy, and the Eskimo and per- forming seals. The big feature picture, 'Rasputin, the Black Monk with an all- star cast; Loews News Weekly and new comedy pictures complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
No Reduced Rates Will
 Be Made to the Reunion

Montgomery, October S.-(Special)-Be- cause of heavy demands on the railroads and the agreement that no conventions and gatherings would be encouraged during the war, no special rates will be granted by the railroads for the Con- federate Veterans reunion in Birming ham next week. L. E. Jeffries general counsel of the Southern railway, in- formed the public service commission Wednesday that the rate sof 1 cent per mile published last week was an error, that the Southern would not grant this rate, and that it could not ask any other railroad to grant it.
 MT. Jeffries, who acted for. Fairfax Harrison. president of the Southern, and chairman of the railroad war board, made the declaration in reply to a pro test against the cancellation of the rate which was made by the public service commission Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
DEATHS

Worcester, Snmuel--Aged 57, died at the family residence, 2013 Avenue G, Tuesday. Funeral services were held yesterday from the residence, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Sur vived by wife, two sisters, three brothers. Lige Loy in charge. Boyce, Mrs. N. E.-Aged 54, died yes- terday morning at local infirmary Remains shipped to Adamsville yes terday afternoon by Lige Loy. Sur vived by one daughter.
 Coin. Thomas TripIett-Aged 73, died late yesterday afternoon at residence of daughter Mrs J. J. Duncan, 1124 south Twelfth street. Funeral serv ices will be announced later by shaw Undertaking company.
 Johnson. Benjamin M.-Aged 21, died Tuesday at local infirmary. Re- mains shipped to Anniston yesterday by Shaw Undertaking company. Hunt. C. M.-Aged 27. died Tuesday at local infirmary. Remains shipped to Springfield, Mo. yesterday at noon by Shaw Undertaking company Young Hunt was accidentally shot by his father several weeks ago on moving train.
 sTarex. Mrs. EstelIa L.-Aged 30, died Tuesday night at the family resi- dence, 1435 Louise, street, from burns sustained when clothing caught fire at home Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held from residence this afternoon al 3.30 o'clock. In- torment at Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Navy Department and Yard
 Employees Reach Agreement

Washington. October 3.-An agreement on wage scales virtually was reached to- day between the navy department and the presidents of the international trade unions, representing navy ward employees While figures have not been finally de- cided, it was announced officially that the conference had reached point where the trade union, men expected to sign to- morrow for the ensuing year
 The effect of the scales under consider ation will be to increase the cost of navy yard labor to the government more than 10 per cent over the scale for 1917 which expired September "A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
GEORGIA GOVERNOR
 CALLS ON PEOPLE
 TOPURCHASE BONDS
Hard Drive Is Being Made in District New York Reports Good Results
 in Campaign

Atlanta, October 3.-The liberty loan campaign in the sixth federal reserve dis trict today was marked by an appeal from Governor Dorsey of Georgia to all citizens of the state to subscribe to the extent of their ability to the second bond issue.
 Subscriptions were reported from many points throughout the district, which comprises Georgia, Alabama, Florida and part of Tennessee and Louisiana, indicat- ing that hard drive is being made te exceed the sSo,oooOoO mark set as a mini mum for this district
 New York, October 3.-Subscriptions to the second liberty loan in the New York federal reserve district have gone far be- committee announced tonight. The un- official total at o'clock this afternoon was $l05345,S $50, and this did not include hundreds of small subscriptions
 To spur workers to still greater activity the committee tonight informed them the average daily subscriptions are below the mark which it will be necessary to maintain until october 27, when it is pidliilSu tO ClOSe tue uTlV6 III OrQer t0 float the s1,500,000099 which the district has been allotted.
 Heralded by a proclamation by Presi- dent Wilson designating the day Liberty Loan Day. a monster parade and pageant is being planned for Wednesday, October 24, The participation of all classes and occupa tions in liberty bond buying and other war service is to be symbolized by elaborate floats
 Additional S1Ihscr;ptiopc ,u- nounced today include: The Corn Ex- change bank, $10,00o,0oo; First National Bank of New York city, $5,OO00 I'm porters and Traders National bank, B, 171,090; the American Sugar Refining con- pany, S2,090 000; Bankers Trust company S1,721, coo; the National Surety company S1,000,000; Nassau National bank, $4oO, 0N0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
DETROIT MAXWELLS CHALLENGE WINNERS
 OF AMATEUR GROWN

Detroit Mich, October S.-The Max well baseball club of Detroit, which won the national championship of the Anna teur Baseball association here last Sun day, has decided to challenge the White Auto team of Cleveland for the world S anatedr title, it was announced today The hite Autos won the national chai pionship of the Amateur Baseball federation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Local Data
Camp Gordon Is Now Ready to Receive 3652 Negro National Army Selectmen

Atlanta, October 3. = Officers at Camp Gordon tonight were ready to receive 3652 negro selectmen from Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, or- dered to report tomorrow to the Eighty-second division of the national army. Only 13 negroes arrived to- day. It is expected not more than 2000 will arrive tomorrow, although preparations have been made for handling the full number ordered out
 A farewell dinner will be served the Atlanta contingent Mayor Asa G. Candler will be the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Last Quota Arrivals at Camp Pike Are Slow;
 No Alabamians Yet

Little> Rock, Ark, October 3.-Only 2al men of the last quota of the first draft cali had reached Camp Pike tonight. Of these 159 were from Mississippi, no from Arkansas and four from Louisiana. No one arrived from Alabanha. Dispatches from Mississippi stated that 227 negroes are en route to the cantonment from that state and should reach here tomor- TOW. Mississippi and Louisiana are the only states expected to send negroes to the canfp under present orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Lieut.. Chapman, Native of Montgomery, Is Thrown
 From Horse and Killed

Fort Bliss, Tex. October 3-Lieut. Robert W. Chapman of an artillery regi- ment stationed here who was thrown rom his horse today, sustaining con- pound fracture Of the skull and concus- sion of the brain, died tonight.
 Lieutenant Chapman was a nafive or Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
BAlRD'S HIT ENABLES
 CARDINALS TO WIN

St. Louis, October 3.--Baird's hit in the ninth scored Hornsby with the run that gave the St Louis Nationals . 3-to-2 victory over the St. Louis Americans in the first game of the fall series. Low dermilk outpitched Meadows, but poor support cost him the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
COMMODORE ORCUTT
 TO HOLD MATINEE,

Commodore Orcutt, one of the best
 callers in the district, will give the detailed play of the worlds series games agam this year. Orcutt has secured the auditorium at the Chamber of Commerca and IS promising his patrons a plenty of good seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Social Workers to Hear Bowling

pr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer, will address the regu- lar monthly meeting of the Birmingham Association of Social Workers, to be held today at 12.3o o'clock in the cafe of the Birmingham Civic assoca- tion. His subject will be Our City and County Health Stuation.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
Philippine Judges Named

Washington, October 3.-Frederick G. Fisher and Francisco Ortigas, of the Philippines, were nominated today by President Wilson to be associate jus tices of the Philippine supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 3.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
 Georgia and Tennessee: Fair Thursday and probably Friday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD BARN DANCE PROVES
 VERY SUCCESSFUL

though some merely wore simple gowns in keeping with the spirit of the occasion.
 At the hour of opening Blacksmith Dilge had his forge glowing brightly on Front street partly to light :he entrance and partly to shoe any horse ,iay might have shook d shoe loose While hauling the family in to the do- mgs. He had an extra mouthful of teeth in case any of .he critters souhld decide to kick a handful loose.
 The dance began promptly on time Us IS the custom at country dongs. There were more rubes than ladies lag partners for more than a second. All hands expected a good time and were bent on having it and therefore they enjoyed themselves in full meas ure From time to time the dances and other things were announced from the top of the piano by one of the leading spirits and things were kept going at a pace tha: grew faster as the dance progressed.
 The committee in charge consisted of Messrs Lilly, Perrine, Sharpe. Me Guire. Dilge, Conoughton, Mish and Liston. They are all entitled to credit for the work they did in producing such an original and highly enjoyable party and especially is Mr. Mish to be praised for his unremtting effortS in furnishing the hall with the many features that characterized the occa- sion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

The Barn Dance and Huskag Bee given by the Arctic Brotherhood in A. B. hall Saturday night was something different again. It was the same hall as has been the scene of so many beautiful parties but it did not look the same. The decorations were very different. Instead of streamers and bunting and a gala appearance, the hall was dressed as a big barn. Har- resses hung from the balcony. Baled bay lined the side up against the walls and furnished the seats. In the alcoves opneing from the hall were pig in one pen, a yearlng heifer in another and some chickens The pig was either happy or nervous for he grunted continuously. The heifer seemed to enjoy lying with her head Up against the bars where everybody could pet her. And as for the chick that the electric glare was daylight.
 In the southeast corner there was a section of a country grocery where cider and cideripe wa.- on tap, also cob pipes, tobacco, apples and other things relolent of country life. There was also a sulky in which different men delighted to climb between dances just to bring back boyhood memories.
 The musicians occupied the center of the floor and pianist Hutchinson. fiddler Frank Polet and cornetst Lind berg were kept busy from 9:30 until 2 a. m.
 Nearly all of the large crowd in att tendance went dressed In rustic at tire. Nearly all the men wore over alls, calico shirts with bandanas knot ted about the neck. Some wore straw hats. lnen dusters. and a few farmer Cornstossels had the rube chin whisk- CTS. Most of the ladies worse ging- ham dresses made for the occasion
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05
MONEY DENIED FOR TOUR OF
 ALASKA
International News Service.


 WASHINGTON, March 3-The re- quest of members of congress to have funds taken from the railroad appro- priation to defray their expenses on tour of Alaska next summer has been denied.
 Comptroller of the treasury War wick has ruled that these expenses cannot be met by defecting money from the Alaskan railroad appropri- ation in spite of the fact that the con- gressional party was going to Alaska primarily to inspect the construction of :he railroad.
 The party had been suggested last fall by Delegate Wickersham who thought that large party of se1a- tors and representatives on tours through the territory he represents would learn much that would benefi. Alaska because of increased appro- priations that would be made.
 The plan was to examine the rail- road and the resources of the coun- try at first hand and to investigate the needs of harbor Improvements, light houses, Notifications, highways, and other needs of Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

The racers entered for the Solomon Derby will draw far positions at the Alaska bank this evening at five o'clock. This is about the only posi-
 tive piece of news cncerning the race. The committee d. last accounts this afternoon had DO. decided whether to hold the race on Wednesday or postpone it until Saturday. Report from down the line state that be- yond the cape there Is no trail at all. Yesterday there was a fierce blizzard down hat way and the trail drifted fuli. There is little expectation that it will he broken out in good shape again by Wednesday and as the Sol omon Derby is essentially speed
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

The remains of Jack Brennan were laid at rest today with appropriate exercises. At ten o'clock this mora- ing his funeral was held d: the Cath olic church, the Rev. Father Post of ticating. Then the funeral eortege pro- ceded to he Iglood where the ritual of the Pioneers, of which the deceased was q member was read. Music was provided by a double quartette. The body was then followed to he burial grounds by the mourners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

Commencing tonigh. and continu- ing every night this week the man. agement of the Dream theater will release some of the best attractions of the winter season, a three reel fea- ture entitled "The Lighthouse by -he Sea" will be tonight's roster in con junction with a firing line comedy called Universal Ike's Wooiag.' On Tuesday night Miss Marguerite Snow will be seen in a five reel feature entitled "A Corner in Cotton" pie ture that outclasses .he ordinary flea tures Wednesday night last chapter and closing act of the Diamond from the Sky" Thursday night graad open ing of the new serial The Adven- lures of J. Rufus Walilngford" fea- taurlng Burr Macintosh. Max Ftgman and the talented Lolita Robertson an all star aggregation in picture that's already famous. A big week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

Native fur experts say that not for mnay years have fox skins been of such fine quality as those caught this season. They say that the fur is long and even with few short hairs. This Is accounted for by the exereme codl weather coming so early and lasting so long Because of the excellence of the fox skins this season many na- tives are 10th to part with them. An other unusual feature of the seasons catch in the vicinity of Mary's Igloo is that nearly all the foxes caught 4to white. Reds are a rarity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05
VERY SPECIAL OFFER.

From now until April l, we offer first class tailor made suits and over coats at outside prices. Some extra fine black and blue serge and wor- sted. Besides 300 of this seasons latest patterns All wool material, fit and workmanship guaranteed. sing and repairing.
 Yours to please
 NOME TAILORING CO.,. Next door to SeSerstrom 6 Haeaa.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05
FIVE HUNDRED SHovELLERS
 WANTED-THiS WEEK ONLY cnaniaI Gala ak IOI ITS

During this week Holt will sell at a uniform price each of 25c eight hun- dred new short handled shovels, square or round pointed; take your choice, only 25c each while they last This special sale will last only during the present week. This Is far below actual costs.
 HOLT'S CASH STORE.
 Phone Main e6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05
NEWS NOTES

race there seems to be q growing in- clination on the par. of Messrs. Kjeg sted, Sugg and Weaver to let the event go over until Saturday. No official notice to this effect has eben made, however, and the race may be run on Wednesday if good reports of the trail are heard soon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-05

It is understood that Walter w. Johnson has wired ia for two week 8 option on the Hobson creek dredge and that he may put it to work at the mouth of Dexter creek for the Union Construction Company.