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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
BARRETT FORCES JUBHANT
 AND DEMAND SPEECHES LN
 FRONT OF THE AGE HERALD
Closed Spectacular Fought Ever Known in Birmngham-NewM Methods
 troduced Gave It Many Unique Features

groundswell which had been predicted. the enthusiasm of the crowd which had grown to hundreds began to grow. As box after box from the suburbs from Wylam to East Lake came in the crowd could restrain itself no longer and cheered itself breathless
 SCENES AROUND AGE-HERALD
 From the going down of the sun until the extra was out The Age-Herald was crowded with men anxious to get the latest news from the polls. They piled Ip into the newsroom, took possession of the corridors downstairs and invaded the business office It was an eager throng, and each bulletin as it was read showed the way toward a Barrett landslide, and before half of the boxes were in, there was confidence that there would be no run-of.
 the crowd from the Barrett headquart sws came down and Joined the great gather ing already assembl led in front of The Age Herald building, filling the street with laughing, boisterous, but good natured crowd, who began to shout for E. w. Barrett, editor of The Age-Her- aid.
 After repeated calls and after Jim Weatherly had spoken in glowing terms of The Age -Herald's part in the victory, MT. Barrett mounted chair and thanked the crowd for their presence, their good wishes and for having the excellent judg- ment to pick out such splendid citi- zen as pr. Barrett to run the city's af- fairs during the next four years.
 DIR. BARRETT SPEAKS
 In response to insistent calls Dr. Bar rett rose and spoke in a happy and fecl- ing way, thanking those who had hon. ored him by their votes and promising
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

The scenes in and around the Bar rett headauartcrs in the Jefferson County Bank building were indescrib- able in their enthusiasm last night.
 As the returns from the suburbs be- gan coming, showing that the subur- bnn candidate was running true to form and would probably "go over'' on the first election, men who had been under the terrific strain of the canl- paign for the past two weeks, shout ed and hugged each other for joy. The tension had begun to relax and many wept in their gladness.
 But through it all, the man who had led the fight and whose victory was as- sured, remained calm and apparently un- disturbed, graciously accepting the con gratulations of the hundreds who stormed his headquarters.
 The first returns, of course, came from the old city boxes, especially those from the South Highlands. Some of the young CT and less informed of the Barrett sup porters read these returns with much apprehension. But the older and more sagacious. taIlied the returns with their dope sheet" in which Ward was con- ceded to carry certain of the South High land boxes by 70 per cent of the vote, smiled and said nothing. The returns were simply verifying their figures.
 OTHERS BEGAN TO COME
 Soon. however, the reports from the boxes downtown and some of the out lying precincts began coming in and as they pointed the way to the Barrett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
MEXICAN FEDERALS CLOSELY FOLLOWING
 GONZALES REBELS


 Brownsville, Tex, October s.-Revolu- tionary bands of Gen. Porfirio Gonzales today were said to be headed for Men deg, a small interior town in Tamaulipas. closely pursued by government troops. Reports indicated there were only 70 men in the Gonzales party.
 Advices received here from isolated points near the border, state detach- ment of Gonzales troops under command of a man named Rodriguez sacked the town of Trevino in an effort to obtain large amount of money possessed by three citizens, but failed, the men escap- ing with the money Citizens of Miera' Mexico, learning of a prospective attack, prepared to resist it, but government troops arrived in time to thwart this at tack, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

Although the sun shone again Mon day in Flanders. the rain had rendered the territory east of the Passchen- dae1e -Gheluvelt ridge a veritable bog, making infantry actions on large scale impossible for the present
 There have been, however. num- Der of small actions in the nature of trench raids and reconnaissances, and the big guns of both the British ana the Germans are keeping up the mighty duel virtually without pause.
 Likewise on the southern line in France and in the Austro-Italian thea tre only the artillery is active. On the northern end of the front in Russia several attacks by the Germans on po- sitions on the Riga section have been repulsed by the Russians, who also took prisoners.
 Although it had been anticipated that the main committee of the Ger man Reichstag on Monday would dis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
BRITISH TROOPS
 FIGHT STEADILY IN
 BITING COLD RAIN
Heavy Rains Turn Battle Front Into Quagmire, But Tommies Are Cheerful
 and Fight Hard

British Front in France and Bel gium, October S-(By the Associated Press. )-It rained hard yesterday, giv- ing an unforgettable demonstration oe the nature of the difficulties which the British troops have encountered in many of their recent operations. With in a few hours the entire country had been turned into a mass of deep, cling ing mud. through which one made his way with the greatest effort. A stream known as Honnebeke which is one of the many little waterways that cover not only this section but most of the battle zone, was surrounded by veritable morass. It would be impos- sible to cross it at many places.
 Shell holes had rapidly filled with water and ponds were to be seen in which a score of men might easily drown if they were unfortunate enough to fall down the slippery sides. Often a small pool of water covered considerable shell hole.
 A wounded man was being brought back from Broodseinde ridge. It took four sturdy stretcher bearers to carry nm anu thcy WCiO HE iiitSSA ably at every step. It must have taken them several hours to negotiate their journey.
 It seemed inconceivable that men could work, much less fight, over such ground. Yet the British soldiers and officers were carrying on steadily yes- terday in their operations. In recent days they have often fought bitterly over just such territory as this
 Yesterdays rain has turned the bat tie front into a quagmire. which 1t will take many days to dry out. This does not mean that military operations 1 could not be undertaken on either side but there could scarcely be more trying conditions for fighting. The sol diers encountered by the correspond ent were cheerful notwithstanding the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Despite Deterioration Corn Crop Ls Still
 Greatest i11 History

Washington, October S.-Despite an esti- mated loss during September of 37,O000o0.- coo bushels. the country's corn crop still will be the greatest in its history. Latest figures issued by the department of agri- culture today show the crop will be a.21O,- 795,00O bushels, and also that despite an estimated loss of 9,Oo0eoO bushels during the month; the spring wheat crop will ex- ceed last years Other crops approach bumper records.
 White potatoes show decrease of al most 9.000,OO0 bushels, beans loss or 100000 bushels buckwheat a falling on of 2,34000O0 bushels, and barley and rye each a loss of more than 100000 bushels
 Oats production prospects increased AZ 000. GOO bushels. with total of 16so 7l4,- GOO bushels making that record crop. and surpassing the big crop of l0lb py 31,OO0O00 bushels. Rice shows gain of almost 100000 bushels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Calomel Robbed of
 Nausea and Danger
Medicinal Virtues Retained and Improved Unpleasant and Dangerous Qualities Re moved New Variety Called "Calotabs. {"

The latest triumph of medical science is purified calomeL known as "Calo. tabs" The old style calomel, as all doctors know, was the best and most generally useful of all medicines. The new variety, known as Calotabs, is purified and refined from all objection. able qualities, and is most delightful in effect
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed- time, swallow of water--that's all No taste. no gripping, no nausea. no Hanger. Next morning you awake feel: Ing fine, with a clean liver, purified system and hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat what you please. There is no restriction of habit or diet Calotabs are sold only in original, sealed packages; price. thirty-ftve cents. Your druggist recommends Cal- otabs, and will refund your money if you are not delighted with them.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
NEW BUILDING FOR
 SELMA SCHOOLS
Rally Day Attendance Fails to Break
 Record of Last Year

Selma, October Special. )-W. R. Warren, representing Warren X Knight, the well known firm of Bir today to present the plans of the new Clark school building, to be erected on Green street.
 Mir. Warren appeared before ses- sion of the board of trustees and pre- sented the blue prints, which were formally accepted. Bids will be adver tised for at once. The new building will be of brick and will be modern iu every detail.
 Rally Day for Selma brought out a large attendance at the different Sun day schools, which fell short. however, of the record breaking attendance of last year, when 5000 people were counted in Sunday school. The record this year stands at 2150, divided as follows among the different schools: Christian. 276; Methodist. 505; Presby- terian. 463; First Baptist. 4O6; Second Methodist, 129; Alabama Avenue Pres byterian, 53; Episcopal, 143; Second Baptist, 102; North Selma Mission, 73.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sisson, who were married Sunday in Birmingham, reached Selma Sunday night, and will make their home in this city. Mrs. Sis : son was Miss Nell Wise before her marriage.
 At the Older Boys Council, which came to close Sunday evening in Mobile, Selma's delegation of 40 sturdy young fellows, headed by $. F. Hobbs, was the largest present and elicited many complimentary remarks. The boys left Selma on their private car last Wednesday and returned home Monday morning.
 Alex Russell of this city was elect ed secretary for the ensuing year, the officers being: Lester Haggard of Gadsden, president; Lester Carroll of Mobile. vice president.
 The prominent features of the conven- ton were a banquet, boat ride. the big athletic meet, and the monster union ser vice Sunday evening with which the con. ference closed
 Lieut.. Robert Chapman, who died from concussion of the brain, received wher thrown from his horse on the Ft. Bliss drillgrounds. was bruied today at Liv- ingston. Lieutenant Chapman was a nephew of Miss Alta Chapman of thli city. who went to Montgomery to joir the funeral party. Ills father, Rober' A. Chapman. Is in the engineering corps stationed at Camp Sheridan. Montgo.n- cry, who in hts early young manhood spent sometime in Selma with his rela tives, Senator and Mrs. F. w. Pettus The tragic death Of the young lieuten- ant has cart gloom Of sorrow ovel old family friends In this gection IT, swas the only Ion ol his parents, fol whom I brilliant futurs was predieted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Simple Home Remedy
 for Wrinkled Faces

Thousands are fpending fortunes in frantic efforts to remove the signs of premature age from their faces Such women willingly pay almost any amount of money for worthless wrfn- kle remoyerss of which there are many.
 If they only knew 1t, the most ef- fective remedy imaginable Is simple, harmless face wash which can be made up at home In less than minute. They have only to get an ounce of powdered
 saxolite and half a pint of witch hasci It the drug store and mix the two. Ap- ply this daily for 3 while ae q refresh-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
SOUTHEASTERN FAIR


 Dothan. October 8. Especially Big prep arations are being made to give south east Alabama the largest and best fair it has ever had, and fair officials are busy completing arrangements to handle the big show.
 Entries of live stock are pouring into the fair offices and some notable ex- hibits will be had In this department. The latest entries received are from the Shingler stock farms of Ashburn and Donaldsonville, Ga, which owns and shows one of the largest and best herds of Hereford cattle in the south.
 Additional cattle exhibition stalls are being constructed as we'll as pens to care for the large exhibits of hogs. which will be double the number shown here previously. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

fact that they were drenched to the skin with the biting cold rain. At one place a number of men were sitting in the shelter of muddy bank for a resting spell. They were wet and by all rights should have been unhappy, but they were singing Justify away at some popular song.
 Other bodies of men of similar dis position were seen. All seemed im- mensely amused at the muddy condi- tfon of the correspondent and the two officers with him. Often the soldiers looked up with cheerful grins that said plainly: How do you like it? Now, you know what we chaps have to go through out here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
A Letter From MT. Hoover

A Letter From Mir. Hoover
 The Woman's Home Companion prints letter from MT Hoover He says: My Country, Women:
 l ask your help.
 The President has laid upon me and has asked me to assume great responsi- bilty in the conservation of the food sup plies of our country. It would be an pnbearable burden but for two reasons:
 One is, I am sure every loyal American will at this time undertake unhesitat- ingly and whole-heartedly whatever service is required of him.
 The other reason is, the American woman. I believe you have only to un- derstand the food needs of this nation. of the allies. and, in fact, of the entire world, in order to enlist your immediate and intelligent support
 realize full well that 70 per cent of our households are conducted with thrift and without waste; but even in these We need to secure the use of equally good food in substitution for those commodi- ties which are of so concentrated char acter that they can be shipped over the seas in these time of short shipping.
 Among the 30 per cent we have de- served the reputation of the most waste ful housekeeping in the world, and we must make our country model through out of economical management
 We are not aloneappealing to the wom- en; we are actively organizing So far al possible, without legislation, the men in trades, hotels, restaurants, and in food distribution, hoping not only to eliminate. waste, but to moderate the burden of speculation and extortionate profits
 It stands to reason that your first duty ss to the members of your family They must have all the food they require to ksep them in good health and capab ble of performing efficiently their daily tasks. Information for your guidance as to the food needs of the average family will be put in the lands of every earnest woman in America
 In confidence turn to you so to con duct your affairs, and so to influence the activities of your community, that we may largely pay for the war as we go along out of our savings in food and in human production
 With deep gratitude for the earnest support already given me, I am, faith fully yours. HERBERT HOOVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Espionage and Baseball

Eu A. GoeWey In LeSl1e'S,
 Baseball although a sport Is conducted alons scientific lines and, at times as much strategy is used as if the com hatants were engaged in actual warfare.
 In seasons past, as soon as this team or that oinched the pennant in it's re- srective league, it was marked for the stricyest kind of observation and study. By whom? By representatives of the rlvat organization which would face 1t in the Worlds championship series.
 Pitche,6, catchers and coaches were dispatched to the parks where the riyaf teams We're completing their season, and careful observations were made to de- tect any weaknesses of batters or twirl- CTS. or to grasp any signals or styles of play possble.A Of course, these .'spot- ters" were recognized, for they were well known. ard every effort was made to ti,wart their efforts.
 This year, however, it is believed that the investigations tare being made more secretly, and that Nthe observations are being conducted by scouts and others not so generally known and who, in addi- tion to picking up pointers at the bali lots. can mingle with the. players of their various teams at theii hotels and. in general conversations, &earn many things concerning certain players weaknesses which can be used to advantage later on. It is said that the system of espion- age was ili:tugurated as sSon as it ap- Leared certain that the Giants would win the N.lti,nal league bunting and the race i, th American organization a,- parentlys narrowed down to khe White Sox and Ised Sox. The scheme may and may not uncover points of val'le. but it is legitimate, and is also followed in the rootba!l world. However, Nit Is doubtful If the players on teAm in one league are going to expose a Great deal which wil assist the pennant con- tender in the rival organization. To a player it is something to be on team ir q league which wins a worlds tham- pionship, even if he cannot be aiaong those sharing in the prize money. Eow- ever, all of the advance preparat ton argues for a most strenuous series of battles for the greatest honor in baseball this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

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 that he would give to the city the best that was in him and assuring them that he would take office without having the least bit of ill-wili towards thase who had opposed him. but that he would try to rule in the interest of the entire com munity.
 The crowd then began to call for Frank Willis Barnett, and in few brief words he congratulated Birmingham on having selected a man of Dr. Barretts character to be it's leader.
 Upon repeated calls from the crowd Dr. o. T.. Dozier, Dr. H. c. Crelley, Dr. Clarke and John Shelby were compellel to make short talks. pr. Dozier caught the audience when in closing his talk he said: "Oh you T. As, you traitors, you-you-oh you know what you are.''
 Long after the crowd had exhausted its. supply oratorical material, it re- fused to disband, but dissolved itself into groups, going over again the campaign which for the past 30 days has had prac- tically the entire state, as well as Bir- mingham on the keen edge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
It Spells Everythine
m the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore Amerlcan.
 Charles M Schwab. in Loretta ad- dress decried meanness
 Meanness has ruined more businesses said. Meanness spells everything. Whom ever am tempted to be mean think of the old man who stopped smoking.
 Why did you give up your pipeg' his pastor asked him. It was your one .comfort, apparently 2
 ''The old man sighed and anawtered: bacco it costs like tho very old Harry, and # you amoke your frion49' yon nav6 to ram it down % darn tlgh} t@et your Qipe won't draw. ss q & X
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
HARDEST FOUGHT CAMPAIGN

The campaign for the presidency of the city commission which ended with the election of pr. Barrett yesterday was the nardest fought as well as the most spec tacular which has ever been waged in this city. All the old methods, as well as new and heretofore unheard of ones were introduced Religious issues were inject ed; the people were regaled with abuse villification and biliingsgate; the nov ing picture and the detectaphone were brought into play. and all the arts and wiles of the ballyhoo artist were present. ed to influence the susceptible voter.
 Birmingham was treated to something entirely new in its politics and it's ex- pression at the polls yesterday was a decided rebuke to those methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Natural Gas Gusher
 Brought in Within
 Eight Miles of City
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 ing carried on for drilling of two wells In the northwestern part of the state which work Is still under way. The chair man of the board of directors is c. A Owens of New York city MT. Owens with F. B. Grindell, president of the company, and F. P. Jackson, vice presi. dent, have been located in Birmingham for the past eight months giving their personal attention to the operations of the company.
 BIRMINGHAM INTERESTED
 Several Birmingham people are inter ested in the company and the operations on Aldrich dome, among whom are G. T. Wofford of the Wofford oil company, A. R. Forsyth of the Gulf States Steel company. P. J. McAlpine, c. P. Ham, mond, J. W. Whatley of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, Maj. R. H. Elliott, S. A. Hobson, R. N. Mo Donough, o. H. Bowen, J. T. Robertson, J. H. McDonough, Arnold Masberg and several other well known business men of the city.
 The development and discovery of Ald- IiCn ooIie idS ptcH very Interesting. II was first located by the late Joseph Squires, the well known engineer. and later worked out and it's structure per- manently outlined and established by Mai. R. H. Elliott who deserves full credit for the success of his conclusions based on his report made to the company recommending that the dome be tested for both oil and gas
 COVERS 5000 ACRES
 The dome proper covers approximately 5000 acres, principally owned by the Gulf Producing company and the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company It is estimated by several engineers to con- tain sufficient gas to supply Birmingham for many years regardless of whether 1t doubles its present population.
 The probability of producing big quanti- ties of high-grade oil is now pretty well settled fact. providing the wells ,re whereas the gas wells are located on the very crest of the structure.
 It is understood that no time will be with all dispatch to insure sufficient supply for the city's consumption How- ever, no definite statement could be se- cured from the company as to the,r present plans A meeting of the board of directors will be held today to dis cuss the policy of thee ompany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

Production forecasts of corn and tobac- co in southern states as interpreted from October conditions with the September 1 forecast follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
New Wardens Named
 for the County Prison

Warden Connie Austin of the county Jail announced yesterday that he had ap- pointed as day warden N L. Byars and as night warden J. c. Combs, to succeed Ben Rives and Roy Huey The negro. Walter Handy, whose escape caused the discharge of two wardens, was taken to Cullman county Sunday night by the sheriff of that county, following his arrest late Saturday afternoon.
 One of New York's newest laws in the interests of pure food insists that every egg placed in cold storage shall be dated This date must be stamped upon the shell in clear figures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October S.-Alabama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler Tuesday in south portion
 Georgia: Partly cloudy and cooler Tues day; probably showers on the coast. Wednesday cloudy and continued cool
 Tennessee Fair and continued coo, Tuesday; Wednesday fair and warmer.
 Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednes. day; warmer Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Cough May Lead
 To Consumption
Stop It at Once by TaI<inx Cheney'n ExpectOrnnt

You may be in bed from coughing and can hardly sleep and even have old time consumption. have hemorrh- ages. and be thin and underweight. YOU may have very weak lungs and may be painful and coughing ince essant. If so, get q 25c bottle of Cheney's Expectorant and take as di- rected on bottle. It will quickly soothe the lining of your throat and make you feel easy and stop that hacking cough and cold and even cure the first symp- toms of consumption. Try Cheney's Ex- pectorant for asthma.--(Adv.)