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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
Germans Put Under Arrest.

Charleston, S. C., Feb. 2.-Federal officials, representing the naval, GUS toms and legal departments, began a joint inquiry today into the sinking in the harbors here of the German steamer Liebenfels, which had been tied up here since the war began Meanwhile, Fred c. Peters. collector of the port, took formal charge of the vessel, and her officers, including Captain Klattenhoff were taken into custody by w. V. Howard, inspector Of immigration.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
Says Prices Not Justified.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 2.-Directors of the Memphis Cotton exchange in statement issued today in regard to present market conditions, declared the decline in quotations in the fu- lures markets of New York and New Orleans was not justified by legiti- mato spot or trade conditions, and that holders of spot cotton are ignor- ing such quotations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
FOR SALE.

The best big horse ever raised in Jefferson county can be seen at w ,4.
 Toney's Barn, 10S East Barraque street. He was raised and is owned by J. A. Mccoy. It is worth your tinio ito go and see him. 1-30-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
taken up later.
Indiana Next?

Indianapolis, Feb. 2.-The state wide prohibition bill, which makes; Indiana dry after April 2. 1918 passed the senate today. 3S to il. The bill has already passed the house, but now goes back there for action on senate amendments. The bill pro- hibits the manufacture, sale or di > tribution of all alcoholic, vinous or spurious beverages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03

The largest hoist in the world has teen huilt in Milwaukee for Michl- gan mining company. It mas a total rope pull of 42.000 pounds ana d boisting speed of 5000 feet mlnule'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
BELGIAN RELIEF
 SHIP DESTROYED

London, Feb. 2.-Official informa- ton received here concerning the sinking of the steamer Euphrates shows that probably the first victim of the new submarine policy of the central powers was Belgian relief ship.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
HOLLAND FACES
 FOOD SHORTAGE
 THRU BLOCKADE
German Note Brings Grave Situation-Teutons Plan
 Sink Many Ships.

The Hague, Feb. 1. via London, Feb ,2.-Holland is facing with anxiety that future which is generally re- garded as black enough, although op- timists are not lacking.
 Those who are inclined to take the more cheerful view point out that the German proclamation of two years ago, that ships entering British waters would be torpedoed. caused as great commotion as the latest German note but did not prove such deadly blow to Dutch shipping interests as had been feared at first.
 Nevertheless, the gravity of the situ- ation was realized. Holland, whose economic life depends on her over seas commerce, is cut off from trans Atlantic traffic and from her colonies which means that the food supply o1 the country is gravely menaced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03

It is said that the famous "Thou- sand and One Nights" was written or the Island of Java.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
Plan Big Program.

Berlin, Feb. 1, via London, Feb. D. Expectation is expressed in unofficial circles here that as result of the unrestricted submarine campaign the amount of tonnage sunk each month can be increased to about 100000, being based upon available figures showing the total amount of British tonnage, which is estimated at il .000,- 900 to 12,000yC00 tons.
 This is believed here to be the gross registration upon which England can count, for the importation of neces- sary supplies and the exportation of coal to her allies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03
TENNESSEE AND
 OREGON ARE NOW
 BONE DRY STATES
Two Governors Sign Prohi- bition Laws-Alaska Bill
 Also Becomes Law.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. Ex-Governor Rye today signed the "bone dry" pro hibition bill, which goes into effect March 1. The bill provides that not more than one gallon if whiskey may be shipped into the state to any per- son before March 1, and this for per- sonal use only. Wholesalers may con- tinue to ship liquor to points outside the state unity July 1, but can not replensh their stocks.
 Alaska Bill Passes. > Washington, Feb. 2.-The Alaska "bone dry" prohibition bill, already passed by the senate, was passed by the house today without roll~ cal. after an unsuccessful fight to prevent it's consideration. ,'3 nA
 Oregon Desert. Salem, Ore, Feb. 2.-Oregon $ "bone dry"tonight. Governor Withey- combe today signed the absolute pro- hibition bill recently passed by the legislature and it became effective immediately. The law prohibits the importation into the state of liquor except for medicinal or religious pur- poses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
EXCELLENT ORDER PRESERVED ALL DAY Only Three Arrests Made in Greater City Up to
 Nightfall

According to the reports to the police and detective departments Registration Day in Birmingham was remarkably quiet.
 Only three arrests were made by the departments up to o'clock yesterday aft ernoon, and this is considered striking showing for city of approximately 200, 900 population.
 Not one report came in that would in- dicate persons were interfering with reg istration or were willing to take the chance of being imprisoned for failure to register.
 Acting Chief of Detectives Wade was gratified last night at the remarkable showing. A great deal of credit, he says, is due to the efficiency of the two or department of justice.
 It was impossible for us to keep men at all the precincts or boxes, but we were prepared to send officers on a mo- ment's notice to any scene of trouble D said the acting chief. Tt was not neces- sary, however, that officers be kept at the registration places. because all ap- parently were anxious to register"
 When o'clock came the officers in charge of the registration gave much praise to the negroes in the city for the part they played in making the day orderly.
 One noticeable feature of the days reg istration was the small number of per sons who claimed exemption from draft the officers said. The figures, were they made public, would create a surprise, they say and it is believed that very few claimed exemption who were not entitled to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
NEW RECORD MADE
 FOR LIBERTY BONDS

M. H. Sterne. assistant secretary of the central liberty loan commit tee, claims he has established one record. He has soId bonds to men, women and children. white and colored, and to people in all walks of life, but that's easy. He has gone further than that. though he has taken the subscription of dog.
 While waiting at the Bijou last night MT. Sterne thought he might do some work back of the stage and attempted to sell bonds to the performers. He found that every man and woman had subscribed, MT. Marcus Loew having arranged liberal terms for his employees. However, not being used to ap- proach such a large number of people without some success, he kept at it and finally ascertained that Jap, the organ dog, was on the pay roll, but hasn't taken ad- vantage of MT. Loew's offer. Aft CT n short conference, held through Del Baity, Jap's working partner, Jap entered his subscription and now he works little better from the proud consciousness that he is not stacker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
SOLDIERS LIFE
 MAKES REAL MEN

Sergt. Harry P. Couch, Company K,
 Fourth Alabama infantry, on duty with
 the recruiting station of that regiment
 at Louis Saks, is a firm believer in
 military training According to his
 experience, what the average young
 American needs is a few months in-
 tensive training every now and then.
 The main trouble with these boys
 is that they don't know anything
 says Sergeant Couch, "and to look at
 them you would think they were no
 good for anything in this world but to stand around and get in peoples way. But whenever we catch one and get him into uniform we generally make a man of him..
 Sergeant Couch is mess sergeant for his company and that means. that ne has a large sized job. If anybody doubts whether these recruits improve l in camp they ought to go and watch them eat" he says. 'It beats me how Uncle Sam can stand the bill. If doesn't make any difference how much we cook up, we are sure to have to add to 1t. Each mans rations cost the government 40 cents day and for l this we can get up meal that IS plenty good enough for anybody If man can't thrive on army rations, he just ain't human. that's all. At the rate our rockies are eating we will have to order bigger sizes in uniforms pretty soon. Our company gained about half a ton while on the Mex | ican border service last winter and ! our total weight is still going up. If l there is man in our regiment who has not been improved by our year s service I don't know who he is They l have all put on weight and have learned to stand up straight and to be | of some use in the world. And they sure are good soldiers.
 | Say, son. what's the matter with l joining the army" said Sergeant | Couch. as an anaemic young fellow ! stopped to look at the infantry equip | ment on display in the show window l T think little sunshine would do you l good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
ANNOUNCE GARDEN
 MEETING SCHEDULE

Supervisor E, E. Smith of the gar den and canning corps of the city an- nounces the following engagements for the first two weeks of the work:
 Eastern division at Woodlawn cen tral school Wednesday June 6, 10 a. m Thursday, June ', 10 a. m. at North Birmingham Thursday, June z, II a. m., at Lakeview A demonstration in canning will be given at each of these centers as announced. Each engage ment will be followed for two suc- ceeding days to complete the canning processes undertaken. For instance, at Woodlawn the process will be given again Thursday and again Friday. Or ganizatio of the garden work is also conducted at the meeting This will cause the presence of these demon- strators at North Birmingham and at Lakeview on Friday and again on Sat- urday. On Monday June II, at 2 D. m, the meeting for the eastern divi- sion will be at Robinson school.
 In the western division the engage ments begin at Pratt school, Wednes- day, June 6, at II a. m; Thursday the frst demonStfatlon Will be given at Wylam school al II a. m. and at Moore school, Ensley, D. m.; the work will be similar in scope to that of the eastern division, requiring two suc- ceeding days to complete the demon Strations.
 On Monday. June II, the western di- vision meeting will be at Martin school, D. m; Tuesday, June 12 at ullman school II a. m.; Tuesday D. m at Hemphill school in West End; "Wednesday, June 13, at Ensley high school 10 a. m; Wednesday D. m. at Fairview school; Thursday, June IA II a. m at Minor school; Thursday ? p. m, at Central Park school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
MILITARY NOTES AT
 LOCAL STATIONS

A big day was enjoyed by the Ala bama cavalry officers yesterday when nine men were enlisted. The regiment Is almost full now and expects to be completely so in few days Cooks and musicians are in especial demand. The new conscription law will not retard nor interfere with volunteering in any way This regiment expects to be entirely flied with voluntary enlistments.
 Those who were sworn in yesterday are William T. Minon, Tol B. Minon, Will liam H. McMurtry, Julius F. Phelps. John H. Clisby Henry E. Hayes, Allen Eastls Thomas J. Moon, Marshall M. Dabney
 Fourteen men was the best the army could do yesterday Captain Mckinney wants it emphasized that volunteering will continue just as usual, and that the volunteer army and the conscripted army will be entirely different organizations A vigorous campaign for more recruits is to be launched immediately, and the offices hope that the daily average car be increased. The government expects 159 men to be shipped to Fort Oglethorpe from the local office every day. while the actual number that is being sent is about 20 There Is a steady stream of these \ every day, but steady stream about seven times as large Is what is wanted by the government
 The following were sent off yesterday Edward A. Braddy. Ottis s. Hunkey Grady Cooper, Plus A. Argo, Floyd Ross Robert H. Leitch, Jack H. Mccain, Tot A. Kirkland, Joseph B. Harrison, Foresl F. Bruner, Morgan D. Jones, Benjamin F. Greenshaw, George F. Paris
 Four men were enlisted by the en gil eers' regiment yesterday. Bridgemei and trackmen are still in especial de mand for this regiment. The following enlisted yesterday: P L. Tatul, Josepi L. Bradley. Thomas F. Cobb and Tar ra rec Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
COL. WE'LL VISITS
 REGISTRATION BOX

Col. Marcus Well. who has been i'll for many weeks. was among those who most enjoyed Regfiistration Day He vis- ited the registration boxes in his home precinct and said last night that he had had a better day than in many months.
 "In fact" he said last night. T feel fine today. I went down to the box and told the boys that wanted to register, but they told me this was the day for the younger fellows. But showed them a registration certifi- cate which they had never seen be- fore. It bore the date 1871 and showed where I was registered in those trying days.
 q also recalled to them that I re- membered marching in a torchlight pro- cession in 1868 when Seymour ran against Grant for President. Alto eether it has been a most delightful day with me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
GRAVES IS VICTIM
 OF APOPLEXY

D. R. Graves. about 45 years of age, died suddenly at printing shop which he operated at S121a North Twentieth street yesterday afternoon. Coroner Hogan. who was notified of the death when the body was found about 5 o'clock, investi- gated and pronounced death due to a stroke of apoplexy.
 It is stated MT. Graves has been nerv- ous several days. and had complained of feeling badly. Yesterday afternoon he went to his office and later his body was found just outside the door.
 The body was turned over to Johns Undertaking company, but at late hour last night funeral services had not been arranged. MT. Graves resided at 1906 Fourteenth avenue north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
NOW CENTERS ON COMING OF OTHER
 NOTABLES THIS WEEK
McAdoo and Harding Arrive Saturday Morning. Gary, Prick and Perkins Come Tomorrow, Re- maining Over Friday and Saturday-Big Banquet Has Already Been Arranged
 For Saturday Night

officials will be governed entirely by the wishes of the visitors who, it is under stood, are coming chiefly on business mission. Since they are to be here both Friday and Saturday, however, they will be invited to be participants in the din ner which has already been arranged for Saturday night for the cabinet off, ficial and governor of the reserve board.
 Mr. McAdoo and Mir. Harding are ex- pected to arrive about o'clock Satur- day. morning. They will be met at the station by Chairman w. H. Kettig and members of his reception committee. Since they come in the interest of the liberty loan interest will be centered on that subject during their visit.
 The Steel corporation officials are ex- pected sometime Thursday evening by special train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Two Amusing Incidents Shouting Personal Side
 Of Gen. Leonard Wood

weighed over 200 pounds and Jim under 175.
 In telling me of 1t, Jim said: Frank, knew he was some scrapper and that he would try and rush me and knock me out in the first few rounds, and SO I did some pretty foot work to get his wind"
 
 As Jim told me about the fight, round by round, and there were many of them, I could visualize the scene. I had so often seen Jim stripped and at work here In the Athletic club and had so often been put on my back or outpointed by his superior skill and strength that 1t was easy for me to know that he was after winding his big opponent.
 We'll, it's been 25 years since had to report a prize fight and so I'll cut out the rough stuff, but that fight that night went down in Cuban history and almost eclipsed Hobson's exploit and Roosevelts Rough Riders attacks, so far as Uncle Sam's boys were concerned. It was too good to keep among the pri-
  porals. lieutenants, captains, majors. and colonels. and last to the great general himself. Army discipline had to be main tained, so Lieutenant Shelley with fear | and trembling was called into the pres ence of General Wood.
 l Now here is what Jim told me: Frank. | I was sure I was going to be courtmar- l tialed. fired out of the service. denoted 1 or something equally as upsetting, and it | was with humility and pentence I met l the look of my superior officer. Lieutenant Shelley said he, it has | been reported to me that you have been | fighting Is it true?' Yes, general. it is | true,' said l. Then tell me. did he put | up a good fight?'" Jim said, Frank, I | saw merry twinkle in his eye, and I | took chance and said: General. you ought to know; you tried to lick him l once.'
 | Quick as flash he shot it back to 1 me: Well, did you do itr T sure did, | was my answer. Then tell me all about l It, he said And round by round told him. Every now and then he put in a word or asked a question. When I had | finished he said Lieutenant. just sent for you to see man who licked the man couldn't lick I congratulate you. but remember. no more fighting, and went out grinning."
 General Wood told me Jim's account was substantially correct and that Gap tain Shelley was the type of southerner that would bring glory to American arms on European soil
 i looked at General Wood closely. He saw was taking him in. sizing him up physically, and he said: ''Oh. now weigh over 200 pounds" But noted that his eyes were bright. his complexion ruddy, his jaw ~set and I said to my self: I'm glad to know that the man with whom I used to play tennis Is go- ing out to win in a war game for Amer ica that will give democracy to the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
LIFE INSURERS TO
 MEET THIS MORNING

Members of the Birmingham Life In- surers' association will respond to the call of Secretary McAdoo to sell liberty bonds and will devote their entire time today for the purpose. This is in &C., cordance with the government wishes and the movement has the hearty indorse- ment of the National Association of Un- derwriters.
 Secretary Herbert Baum of the local association has issued a call to all mem bers to report this morning at 9:3O o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce directors room for the purpose of receiving instruc- tions before starting on the campaign. Oscar Wells, W. w. Crawford T. 0. Smith, Leo Steiner and others will ad- dress the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
H. M. ROBERTSON IS
 DANGEROUSLY HURT
Prominent Man in Precari- ous Condition as Result of
 Automobile Accident

H. M. Robertson, president of the Alabama Home Building and Loan as- sociation, was dangerously injured yes terday morning when an automobile he was riding struck telephone pole at Sarah avenue and Green street. Last night he was reported in a serious condition at the Birmingham infirm- ary and there is little hope of re- covery. MT. Robertson has a serious wound in the neck, caused from being thrown against the windshield of the car.
 Reports are that the accident oc- cured when Ed Norment, of the Ala bama Home, who was driving, took his hand from the steering wheel to raise the windshield. Mir Robertson was thrown against the shield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06

wood.
 
 Yes. some folks are wooden.
 But General Wood likes 8 whole lot of being a wooden man.
 He is about the most human of the big men who have recently paid Bir- mingham a visit.
 He is a man with a record. Fighter. organizer, administrator, he sees the man behind the machine.
 
 And he is a good judge of men. He knows how to pick them just like the successful turf sportsman knows how to pick the ponies.
 His career ought to put ambition into every young army surgeon. He saw his first work in the United States army in 1SS6 when he went out as an assistant surgeon with Captain Lawton In the fa- and he was aiding and abetting In the capture of that rare old Indian fighter Geronimo.
  met General Wood in the early so's when he was still doing his bit as a surgeon and was stationed at Fort Mc- Pherson. near Atlanta, Ga In those days he was a great athlete, playing tennis and football. Sitting by him at Capitol park he said to me: Your face Is mighty familiar. where have met your"
 I replied that it was when he was at Fort Mcpherson, and Lowry Arnold, Gene Black and Henry Grady, Jr., and used to go out and play tennis with him. Sure" said he. T knew I knew you" I cite this for two reasons. First, l am proud of having once known in such a pleasant and familiar way a man upon whom America Is now heavily leaning and second because he remembered me It shows he has good memory for faces.
 | I said, General, you spoke of wanting some southern boys to go to France. Col onel Roosevelt singled out Capt. James Shelley, formerly of Birmingham. as on' of the men he specially wanted to tak' with him if permitted to organize a reg iment. Did you ever know Jim?' 1 | Did I? Why, of course. I knew hin during the Spanish-American war il Cuba.' I was just leading the genera on for Jim had come back here with { good story about a scare General Wooc had given him. for fighting. l I wanted to see if his version of th' incident would bear out Jim's. It seem! there was a big, husky fighting man, wh' made 1t his business to lick any new maj who didn't kowtow to him. It wasn't lonl before Jim fell, under his displeasure. | Of course, there was a woman in tn case It came over a question as t | who had the next dance with Cubal l belle Jim refused to give way and tn issue was joined and challenge givel and accepted.
 After the ball back of the barracks tn men formed a ring. Jim's size ant weight fooled his antagonist, wh | thought to make quick job of 1t. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06

Now that Registration Day is over and General Leonard Wood has come and gone, Birmingham attention will be cen- tered for the rest of the week on the approaching visit of Secretary w. G. Mo Adoo and Gov. w. P. G. Harding of the federal reserve board and Judge E. H.. Gary, George w. Perkins and Henry C.. Prick of the United States Steel corpora ton executive committee.
 Plans for the entertainment of Secre- tary McAdoo ana Mr. Harding have al- ready been tentatively arranged by Chair man Morris Bush, w. H. Kettig and others who are in charge of the arrange ments
 Entertainment for the Steel corporation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Dr. S0rrell Improving

Dr. H. H. Sorrell of Johns, who was injured when an automobile colided with a street car at Avenue B and Twentieth street Monday night, will be able to leave the Hllman hospital in a short time, according, to information last night. Dr. sorrel was injured when thrown from the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
PERSONAL

Mrs w. R. Phillips, daughter of MT and Mrs. N. R. Keeling. is quite ill., hav- ing undergone serious operation at St Vincents hospital, though she is doing as well as could be expected.
 The Frances Willard union will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Garretscn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Courthouse Clock

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Sir-I rise to inquire if there is any law or possible injunction proceedings that would prevent the board of rev enue from having the clock in the courthouse tower give the correct time? It's anywhere from to min utes slow all the time and is poor advertisement for Jefferson county and Birmingham. Yours very truly,
 c. J. PALMER. Birmingham. Ala. Juno 1. 1sl7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Negro Woman Stabbed

Reports from ,he hospital indicate the early recovery of Silvia Clark, negro, of 2010 Alley F. who was stabbed it is alleged. by Ethel Davenport, negro yes terday morning, Officers arrested the Davenport woman on charge of as sault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric-Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performance at 7;S0 and g o'clock
 Loews Bijou-Superior vaudeville and feature pictures Continuous per formance, to Il o'clock p.