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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-07
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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-07

mittee actively interested in Red Cross, and composed of persons or prominence and public spirit who have the confidence of the community. It should represent all clements, .n- cluding business men and other men of large affairs. The Red Cross IS not woman's organization, nor d physi- clans nor nurses, as it is believed in various places. It's work is sut- ficiently important and varied, and ex- tensive to demand the voluntary ser- vices of the ablest men and women of the community
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-07
PLAN RED CROSS ORGANIZATION
 FOR THIS CITY

In response to inquiries sent by the Seward Woman's club for informa- ton in regard to the formation of a local organization of the American Red Cross society, letter and litera- ture were received on the last mail, with full instructions as to member ship in the formation of a chapter and auxiliaries.
 ! Seward being probably too small tc maintain permanent and successful chapter, auxiliaries will be formed, several communities uniting in form. ing a chapter.
 It is evident that this is the oppor tune time and active steps should be taken in this direction and everyone should do their utmost to establish q branch of this society, which has done such wonderful wori: in relieving human suffering.
 The American Red Cross is intend ed to aid in the prevention and alIeyi- ation of human suffering ;n times of peace and war. The originar purpose of the organization of Rec Cross so- cities was to supplement the medical | services of armies in time of war. The great need, however, O. q thor oughly trained and efficient organiza- ton, national in scope and permanent in character, to render assistance af- ter great disasters, has been so estab- lished that many of the Red Cross societies have extended their func- tions to include relief operations in times of peace Indeed, it has been proven that those societies which are most active in conducting relief and preventative measures in times of peace are best prepared to cope with the extraordinary requirements of war.
 The magnitude of the work of the American Red Cross since it's rein corporation in 1905, can be suggested in few sentences. There have been over eighty relief operations follow ing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires, floods, famines, mine explosions and wars in this and foreign coun- tries, fro which American Red Cross has received and expended over $10,- 100000 in cash and donated relief supplies of value of not less than $5,OOO,OOO
 The organization of a chapter should be directly in charge Of q com
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-07

NJ. s. LeRoy, charged with assault and battery on o. S. Bernard, appear ed before Commissioner Ennis this morning at II o'clock, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months in jail and fined $l00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
MUCH DEPENDS ON INVESTIGATION OF
 ARMOR COMMISSION
tContinued from Page One,

tCOntinued from Page One, as to the site for the proposed plant will be announced.
 On the second trip, hearings will be granted to Big Stone Gap. at Bristol Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Middlesboro at Knoxville; i; Birmingham, Anniston at Birmingham; Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, and Rome The party will leave Washington February IS, and will reave Rome, returning, Febru- ary 27. Three days, one of them being Sunday, will be spent in Birmingham, February 23-25, inclusive.
 Representative Oliver will joint the board at Tuscaloosa, and Representative Burnett will. if present plans do not mis- carry, join the board at Gadsden. These representatives think matters of such im- portance are involved in the proposed visit that they are determined to be on the scene, and make certain that no stone is left unturned.
 As a result of the visit, it will be made certain whether the opinion of the board or the opinion of southern ore experts is correct. If the southern contendcrs are victorious, it is believed the plant will be located in Alabama. If the opinion of the board is sustained, it Is believed that West Virginia or Kentucky will win the trophy.
 Senator Underwood expresses the belief that more is involved in the proposed in- vestigation than the mere awarding of the arrnor plate plant. It will be vital to continued southern competition. he holds. that the charges against southern ore be positively and unequivocally refuted. It is his opinion that if 1t be proved that southern ore is not fitted for the manufacture of steel. the Birming- ham district will be dealt an almost ir- revocable blow.
 The entire delegation. however, believes that irrespective of where the plant is located. Alabama ore will be given a clean bill of health. The delegation is convinced that the adverse opinion of the board cannot be sustained in view of what will be developed as a result of ex- pert testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
U-BOAT MENACE TO BE COMBATEl
 CLAIM OF BRIi lSH
Continued from Page one

acknowledging the submarine menace was serious, said 1t would not be fatal menace and he was confident that in six weeks or so the nation would have the submarines really in hand.
 The Earl of Lytton, replying for the admiralty, said the government would be glad if it were possible to take the public entirely into it's confidence, but that that would involve imparting information to the enemy and the ad- miralty was determined the Germans should have that information by ex- perience and not through questions in Parliament.
 All the expedients suggested by Bar on Beresford were being pressed for ward with the utmost energy, to- gether with many more. he continued, even in addition to those mentioned by Earl Curzon on February 2. Every de- vice that human ingenuity could frame was being employed.
 "We are the police of the entire world and Germany is playing the role of highwayman." declared Lord Lytton. "We are confident that we can con- tinue in the future as in the past, not merely to supply our armies at the front with munitions and supplies and carry out our obligations to our allies. but also to keep free certain routes for neutral commerce and obtain nec- essary supplies for our own people,"
 Although the new phase of the sub marine warfare was only g. fortnight old, Lord Lytton said that. the counter measure put into effect already had achieved very considerable success and justified confidence in expectations for the future.
 Lord Curzon adduced set of figures which he claimed showed that the situation was less aggravating than might be supposed. He said:
 "In July, 1914. our mercantile ma rine consisted of 3S90 vessels in excess of 1900 tons each, with gross tom mage of 16,S5o.000. At the end of last January the decrease had been only between and per cent in gross ton- mage. Admiral Jellicoe and those who have been with him are not dissatisfied with what has been done even in the last fortnight. They were not dissat- isfied with the number of German sub marines that would never return to their own shores"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
ROAD
 MEETING AT HEFL|N
CIeburne DevisiOn of Bank head Highway Organized
 With Many Members

Heflin, February 1S.-(Special)-A large and enthusiastic good roads meeting was held at Heflin yesterday at Il o'clock. The meeting was called for the purpose of organizing the Cleburne division of the Bankhead National Highway associa- ton. Several hundred citizens participated in the meeting Judge Merrill. who is hold ing court in Cleburne county, adjourned court at il o'clock for this meeting. '. Mr. J. A Rountree, secretary of the Bankhead Highway association, delivered an address explaining the objects and aims of the Bankhead highway. He was questioned in detail in regard to how to secure this road.
 After this the meeting resolved itself into an organization and 62 enrolled as members and elected MT. Walter Merrill of Heflin as president and w. G. Por- ter postmaster of Heflin, as secretary. An executive committee of five leading citizens was selected and also a rnem- bership committee appointed. The people of Cleburne are enthusiastic in regard to establishing this road and will send a large delegation to the annual m ing in Birmingham on April 19. They sed a resolution piedging to do every ,g in their power to secure and build tt ank- head highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
I B. SMITH COMMITS
 SUICIDE AT HIS HOME
No Reason for Act Can Be Attributed by
 Relatives

T. B. Smith, 4225 Second avenue, south, committed suicide early yesterday morn ing about 5:So o'clock by shooting him self through the right temple with an old-style Bulldog pistol. The bullet tore large hole in his head and he died at his residence about two hours later.
 Mir. Smith arose yesterday morning. and after building several fires in the house. went out to his tool shed in the rear Of his lot. After being absent from the house about 10 minutes and his breakfast being ready, his daughter, Miss Gladys Smith, and his son, William Smith, be- gan to search for him.
 His son found him in the Shed in a dying condition with the old pistol, with one shell discharged, lying few feet away. The pistol had been the property of the deceased for number of years and had not been shot in that space of time. A new round of cartridges was in the pistol.
 Mr. Smith was a contractor and was well known. He had lived in Avondale for a. number of years. He is survived by his son and daughter, both of whom 4OoAoCO NAtlt AtHil, anu d ooii, ~4SS Smith, in Arizona.
 Officers Crump and Shell investigated the death of Mir. Smith. Later Chief Eagan and, Sergeant Moreland went to the scene. It was first reported at the police headquarters that Mir. Smith had been hit in the head by some unknown parties. Coroner Wiley was notified by the police department immediately fol- lowing the arrival of the officers. A yer dict of suicide was rendered.
 No reason can be attributed by friends of MT. Smith to cause his act. He had s107 on his person at the time of his death in addition to other personal articles. Funeral services over the remains will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:90 o'clock from the Avondale Baptist church. The decease was secretary of the Sunday school of the above church and was also Ia member of the building committee. The following will act as pallbearers: A. B. Suddeth, s. W. Neighbors. W. R. Afford, w. E. Barnes, T. B. Richey and Sam E. Tomlinson. The Rev. John w. Inzer will officiate.
 The similarity of the names of the deceased and that of T. B. Smith, busi- ness manager of the Ledger. caused some confusion among the friends of the latter when the first reports of the suicide were circulated. Later develop |ments, however, cleared the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Deeds Filed for Record

The following were among the deeds filed for record yesterday in the probate court:
 s10o0- Miner Land company to A. G.. Bonnyman, lot in block [, Milner Land oompany's survey
 $l0O0-Milner Land company to V. J. Cobb, lot 8 in block 4, Miner Land com pany's survey.
 s6O0--North Birmingham Land company to T. W. McLeroy, lots Il, F and lS ir block 353, North Birmingham Land com pany's survey.
 $12O0-Annie Ayers to G. T. Wofford, lots i and }, in block %, R. w. Owens addition to Birmingham.
 $206--C. E. Leonard to city of Birnling- ham, lot 8 in block ?, J. s. Woods addi- tion to Woodlawn.
 $2O0--Tyler Grocery company to A. k. Weakley. lot IS. in block Il, Shades Cliff Land company's survey.
 S2250-John T. Martin to w. H. Carney, lots Is and r. in block 155, East Lake Land company's survey
 $1295-M. A. Calla to J. W. Perdue, lot 19 in block 2 West End Land and Im- provement conlpanys survey.
 s2OO0-J L. James to C. T. Wofford, east " feet of lot in block 20, R. W. Ow ems addition to Birmingham.
 $1S00-W. H. Carney to John T. Martin, lots 16 and F. in block 155. East Lake Land companys survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Associated Press Members
 Oppose Postage Increase

New Orleans. February f3.-Members of the Southwestern Associated Press asso- ciation and the Tri-State Associated Press league at a joint meeting here to- day indorsed action taken yesterday by the Southern Publishers association at Chattanooga and decided to join with the southern publishers in sending telesrams to southern senators urging them to op- pose any proposed increases In second- class postage rates.
 Following the adoption of a resolution protesting against federal legislation di- rected against liquor advertising, a tele- gram was sent to the chairman of the Senate postoftice committee notifying him of the action.
 President Wilson in resolution was praised for his interest in behalf of smaller papers of the country in the news print investigation. White paper prob- lems were discussed during today's meet ing. but action on proposed relief meas- ures was deferred until tomorrow
 The editors were guests at a luncheon given today by the New Orleans Asso- citation of Commerce, at which Ernest Lee Jahncke, president of the association, presided. Tonight reception oyster steam and musical programme were pro vided by the local press club The edi- tors tomorrow will visit Gulfport az guests of the Mississippi Centennial ex- position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Congress to Hold Joint Session to Canvass Vote
 of Presidential Election

Washington, February 1s.-congress will meet in joint session tomorrow in the hall of the House to canvass the vote of the November election and 10 declare Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall formally elected for the four-year term beginning March {, next. The president pro tempore of the Senate Senator Saulsbury, will preside over the joint session and su- pervise the official count. Senators Kern of Indiana and Clapp of Mime sota have been designated as tellers on the part of the Senate and Repre- sentatives Fucker of Missouri and Mapes of Michigan on the part of the House.
 The Senate will march to the House shortly before 1 o'clock, v .eded by Senate pages bearing r. oxes con taining election cert $ from the 4S states. When tor saulsbury takes the gave .aker Clark will stand at his ler .ile the tellers are canvassing 9, Announcing the vote state by st> n alphabetical order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14

county. MT. Butler is superintendent of education of Madison county and MT. Baker is assistant superintendent of ed- ucation of Jefferson county and pub fisher of the Educational Exchange, or gan of the Alabama Educational asso- ciation Each has authorized the an- nouncement in days gone by that he will be a candidate Whether events of this week will cause any change in his plans only he can say. p
 In announcing that he would appoint Mir Dowel for MT. Feagin's unexpired term Governor Henderson paid him a tribute and said he had reached the con- clusion that MT. Dowell was the person to continue the advanced educational work which already had been begun.
 Thirty-three persons applied to the state board of law examiners Tuesday for licenses to practice law. The tests began Tuesday morning and will continue three days.
 Charles R. Briclen, brigadier general Of the Alabama National Guard, will leave Wednesday morning for Atlanta, where he will be mustered out of the federal service. He received orders this week to report to the commanding officer at Fort McPherson.
 General BriclSen will at once file with Governor Henderson his resignation as brigadier general in order that he may give his time to the duties of judge of the court of appeals. position which he won in the democratic primary last year
 T. J. Newsom. former justice of the peace of Morgan county. who is serv- ing sentence of 10 years in the peni- tentiary at Wetumpka for the killing Of C. E.. Hatchett, newspaper carrier, at Decatur, appealed to the state board of parsons Teusday to recommend to the governor his release on parole. No one appeared in person to represent Newsom but large number Of letters and peti- tions from citizens of Morgan county and other counties where Newsom was known were filed with the board.
 Governor Henderson will go to Mobile Sunday morning to be present at the an- nual festivities of Mardi Gras. Arrange ments for his trip have been completed and he has accented the invitation ten- dered by the Mobile Carnival association John Moffat, recording secretary to the governor, has accepted an invitation to be a member of the reception commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
British Continue Attacks
 on Several Parts Of Lines
 In France With Success
Greatest Gains Made North of Aras Where Trenches Fall to Their Assaults With Return of Good Weather Activity in Macedonia Has
 Increased

belligerents. In the Cerna bend re- zion Berlin reports the capture by the Teutonic allies of hill position east of the Paralovo and several camps be- hind that front, while Paris records the repulse by the Italians of several surprise attacks attempted by the Germans between the Cerna and Lake Presba. In this region the lombard ment has grown particularly violent.
 In the Irak theatre the British have continued their drive against the Turks until they now have the town of Kut-El-Amara completely hemmed in. The Turkish war office admits the gain of ground by the British on the Turkish left wing in this region, but says the success obtained was insig- nificant in comparison with the losses sustained.
 While the invaders still remain vir- tually inactive along the southern front of the Rumanian theatre, their army on the west Moldavia front has again been operating and has cap tured strong point of support from the Rumanians south of the Vale Putna road. Prisoners to the number of 16S were taken, together with much war material
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
SPR|GHT DOWELL
 ID BE CANDIDATE
 FOR LONG TERM Man to Succeed Feagin as Superintendent of Educa-
 ton to Enter Race
JUDGE BRICKEN GOES
 TO BE MUSTERED OUT
Former Morgan County Justice of the Peace, Serving Time for Murder, Asks Parole-Gov. Henderson to
 Visit the Mobile Carnival
By FRED HI. GoRMLEY


 Montgomery, February 13.-(Special0 Spright Dowell of Birmingham, who will succeed William F. Feagin as state su-. perintendent of education when MT. Fea- gin becomes superintendent of education of Montgomery county October 1, will be candidate to succeed himself for the long term which will begin in Jan Iary, 1919 It has become known that Dr. Dowell has received the indorse- ment of leading educators and has been assured of their support. They insisted on his appointment for the unexpired term of MT. F'eagin on the belief that he was the person to continue the work started by MT. Feagin and would re- ceive the indorsement of the voters in the primary of August, 191S-
 MT. Dowell hesitated about accepting the appointment because he knew it car ried with it a campaign for the long term and he had no desire to engage in a political scramble. However. he agreed to accept it after the insistence of many persons who are interested in the proper enforcement of the new edu- cational laws and the inauguration of the new system.
 MT. DoWell IS well known throughout the state. He was engaged in institute work for the educational department dur ing the last two years he served as super intendent of the schools at East Lake. It was in this work that MT Feagin dis covered his qualifications for the duties which were later placed upon him. Since he was appointed director of teachers institutes he has visited practically all counties of Alabama and has met great majority of the teachers and many cit iZens.
 Other names mentioned for state su- perintendent of education in the next primary are s. R, Butler of Madison county and N R. Baker of Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Free-for-All Stake Being
 Run in National Trials

Montgomery, February 13-Gibraltar Ollie, Gunner, De Soto Frank and Miss Pansy were tonight ordered into the sec- ond series of the free-for-all stake of the National Field Trials club, which is being run at Calhoun. The races today consisted of four braces of dogs, the first four braces entered for the stake having run their first series stake Mon day, and as was the case Monday. the dogs running today handled themselves in creditable manner. De Soto Frank ran the best individual heat of the day and stands high in the stake.
 The second series will be run Wednes- day and the judges will announce the winner Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. R. J. Waldrop

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. R. J. WaIdrop, who died yester- day morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Heacock. Noun tain Terrace, will be conducted this morning at 1o:ao o'clock from the resi- dence. She is tho widow of the late Robert J. Waldrop. She Is survived by one son. William J. Waldrop, and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Heacock. The fol- lowing will act as pallbearers: Active, w. R. Tarrant. w. L. Waldrop, Gordfn Thompson, Charles Montgomery. James M Wood and Harvey Bates. Honorary, Rufus N. Hagood, Frank W. Barnett, Judge J. P. Stiles, Capt. A. J. Tarrant, pr. B. F. Gills and Dr. c. c. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
LITTLE UNEAS|NESS
 FELT FOR ADR|AT|C
 BY SHIPS OWNERS
While Nothing Heard From Vessel, Yet She Is Not Yet Overdue in
 Liverpool

New York, February 1S.-oficiais of tn, White Star line stated tonight no word had been received from the Adriatie which sailed from this port February g. but the liner is expected to arrive at Liverpool tomorrow or Thursday. The Adriatic now is the largest vessel in the transatlantic service. She carries 4 pas sengers, including one American. It was explained that as the liner had prob ably gone several hundred miles out of her course to avoid submarines, her trip would take day or two longer than her regular schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14

The British troops fighting in France continue their pecking at the German lines at various points and according to the latest British official communi- cation they have met with additional successes. The greatest gain was east of Souchez, north of Arras. where an advance of several hundred yards placed them in German positions, which were badly damaged by the in- vaders. who in addition did a number of Germans and took 47 prisoners Similar raids were made near Neuville St. Vaast. Loos and Ypres. In the Ancre region near Serre and Pys the Germans were unsuccessful. On the remainder of the front bombardments have predominated.
 With the return to better weather conditions. the activities of the armies on the Macedonian front have in- creased. The fighting, however, is be- ing done mainly by surprise detach- ments and the artillery wings of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-14
Eugene Darby

Funeral services over the remains of Eugene Darby. who died Sunday at the family residence, 2l5 North Fifty-third street, Woodiawn, were held yesterday morning from the residence. He is sur yived by his widow. four daughters. one son, three brothers and four sisters. In- torment was made in Forest Hill ceme- favv