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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-13

number of packages that will be sent
~ soldiers in the camps this year.
Several rooms had been planned on
by Mr.. McClne for the opening of the
substation, but the new location has
been definitely decided on and after
Sunday no more parcel post matter
Will be taken at the post office ct
Third md Bolder.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-13
I,rriyili Embargo.

NEW YORK. Dec. i2.--An en-
barge on all export freight. except for
the United states government on all
railroads reaching North Atlantic sea-
board points was ordered today h~ the
general operating committee of tho
eastern railroads.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-13

THAT man is so honest he wouldn''
steal a pin," said the adniring friend
II never thot much of the pin test
said Miss Cayenne. Try him with ar
umbrella .''-Ph.ladelphia Inquirer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-13
Heard Too Much or II

''They used to tell us to learn to say
no." remarked the book agent.
Whats the application
81 must say the people call on are
letter perfect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
OFFICERS RECEPTION

a pen in his hand MT. Moody was shaking him and repeating, time and again, sign that paper' He used pretty strong language. He stated that he Doty) was old and gray headed, but that he (Moody) was go ing to show him up before the peo- pie of Tuscaloosa. He was cursing him when he was trying to make him sign the paper and was using rough language.
 q did not hear him make any threats. MT. Moody and MT. Williams were standing over him when he was lying on the floor. But they were not hitting him. It looked as if they had just thrown water on him. did not see Blackwell do anything at all. He was present, but made no effort to restrain the others. MT. Moody and Mr. Williams approached me with ref. erence to making statement. They told me not to make any statement one way or the other, and not to answer questions. They told me this only in warning or requesting way.
 "I was reporter and city editor. T still hold those positions so far as know.
 q came out and returned before the doctor came in. I think the door was locked after was put out. The back door was unlocked when MT. McDuff got there. JOHN FIFTEEN.
 The above statement has been filed with Solicitor Ormond and Gordon statement. which was made this after noon Is now in the hands of MT. Doty's attorney.
 Gordon's statement follows:
 q am foreman of the mechanical department of the Tuscaloosa News and was working in the press room when the differences between Messrs Doty Moody, Williams and others oc- cured Saturday. I saw MT. Moody kick MT. Doty, after he had overtaken him in the press room. I also saw Olin Young prevent NIT. Doty's leaving the building by blocking the way.
 II. B. GORDON"
 This statement also corroborates tho statement made by Editor Doty in which he accused MT. Moody of kick ing him and MT. Young preventing his escape from the building. but which is denied by Messrs Moody and Young.
 Indignation in Tuscaloosa is still strong against the four men alleged to be implicated in the assault upon the editor.
 MT Doty is improving and it is now believed he may be out of danger. He was removed to his home today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
YOU LABORING MAN, DON'T PAY A FEE
 TO GO TO WORK

Baltimore, October 22.--Polfce were called out tonight to take charge of 523 mechanics who arrived today on special train from Newark, N J., saying they had paid railroad fare and a 8 fee each to get jobs in an airplane factory here Police informed them there was no such factory here and later Fredick W. Niefnann, head of an employment agency, said to have been responsible for sending the men here, arrived with $120o, which he said he would distribute among the men, giving them $2 each. He also promised that when the men returned to Newark their transportation would be re- funded.
 Niemann, according to the police, said the $1200 represented part of the $3 fees turned over to him by Charles Skinner, one of his employees and that Skinner had disappeared after war rant had been sworn out for him in Newark. Niemann said he knew noth- ing of the advertisements in Newark papers which started the affair.
 Niemann and the $1200 were taken to police station followed by the me- chanics, many of whom had had noth- ing to eat all day and were in no pleasant humor. There the money was divided as promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
AmusermemGs
"The Beauty Shop"

A bit of lovable fun and foolishness deftly woven together with some very dainty music, and played by 8 most capable cast, is the treat patrons of the Jefferson theatre have in store for their amusement next Thursday, Fri day, Saturday, matinee Saturday, when "The Beauty Shop" that charming musical comedy creation by Charming Pollock and Rennold Wolf, with music composed by Charles J. Gebest, will open its engageemnt.
 Given first act in a Fifth avenue beauty parlor with the all but bank rupt proprietor fleeing from the threats of mercenary creditors into the arms of lawyer who ofers him an inheri- tance in Corsica encumbered only by vendetta, and two acts of Corsican beauties. add a bright and witty dia- logue through which runs thoroughly score, the whole embellished by an environment of scenery and cos- tumnes purchased with a prodigal hand, and it is easy to realize the pos- abilities in this well known success.
 The company numbers so, there be- ing IT principals, while the chorus, which is mostly pretty girls, includ- ing many Broadway favorites. There are 20 big song hits rendered during the action of the play which are of the whistly order, and any number of dances brilliantly executed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
TUSCALOOSA MEN
 CALLED TO TESTIFY
 IN IMPORTANT CASE
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back I heard MT. Moody say, Sign that paper; you have got to sign it. He used very strong language and insisted very strongly that Mir Doty sign I
 looked through the hole in the glass and was shaking him. I could not say whether he hit him or not. Then MT. Williams unlocked the front door, which had been locked previously, and told me to go out for a few minutes. I went to the side door and went up back stairs and told one of the linotype operators that they were handling MT. Doty roughly. and to go and get a policeman This man went down stairs. While he was going down stairs, I looked through a square hole in the floor over Mir. Doty's office and saw MT. Doty lying stretched out on the floor. Then I looked out, but did not see the linotype man going aft CT the police, and so ran down back steps and out back door, and called MT. McDuff Mir. Moody was trying to force open MT. Doty's hand. MT. Doty started for the back door and called for the police. I tried to use the telephone to call the police. MT. Williams took the phone from me and would not let me use 1t. didn't see them throwing water in MT. Dotys face, but there was some on the floor by his head when MT. Moody pulled him back into the front office. lie had him by the collar. He dragged him back by force and was pulling him. He (Doty) did not have any thing in his hands when he ran out
 He did not have any weapon Of any kind. could swear that he did not have any weapon. Mir. Doty only had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
LLOYD GEORGE
 AND BONAR LAW
 MAIN SPEAKERS

London, October 22.-Premier Lloyd George and the chancellor of the ex- chequer, Andrew Bonar Law. were the principal speakers at an imposing dem- onstration in Albert Hall this after noon to inaugurate the autumn campaign Tor national economy, The hall was crowded, while on the platform were many distinguished men, including the archbishop of Canterbury, General Smuts, the members of the cabinet, and the allied diplomats
 The premier, who was given a tre- mendous reception, declared that the magnitude of the enthusiastic gathering in the fourth year of the war was the best proof of the determination of this country to prosecute the war until vic- tory was achieved. The cost of the war was gigantic; it was heavy today and would be heavy tomorrow, he declared. But I cannot see any terms in sight which would lead to enduring peace,' he said
 One hundred and twenty thousand workers on war savings committees-a fine army-were doing splendid work and he thanked them for their labors in con- nection with the last war loan, which had been most successful, and also jn connection with the food economy cam paign, which had resulted in saving in food of supplies of from to per cent That in itself meant saving of hundreds of thousands of tons.
 The valor of Great Britain would be enormously enhanced by the quickening inspiration of righteous war Another solacing fact was that the gigantic debt would be debt which Britons owed to themselves as Great Britain was borrow ing daily from her children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
BRILLIANT RECITAL
 AT THE CABLE HALL
Historical Programme Ren- dered by Artists of Note
 Before Barge Audience

Like all recitals presented by the Bir- mingham Conservatory of Music that of last night at Cable hall was of rare bril- liance and distinct educational value Mrs. Edna Gockel- Gussen, principal, whose fame as a pianist is steadily ex- tending itself to states outside of the south, was assisted in an historical pro- gramme by Mrs Nora Toensfeldt, so- prano; Miss Lillian Karpeles piano; William Gussen, violin, and Edward Roach, cello.
 For the opening number Mrs. Gussen played two movements of an early classic al sonata-A major-by Marcello. This was followed by Haydn's G major trio for piano violin and cello. It was ad- mirably performed and made a great well knit together, each instrument being in full sympathy with the other. For an encore the last movements Gypsy Rondo-was repeated.
 Mrs. Gussen was in splendid form. Her prodigious technique was displayed in two Liszt pieces-Concert Etude in D flat and the celebrated "Mehphisto" waltz. The former, with its haunting melody and wealth of color treatment, and the latter, with it's fire and stupend- ous difficulties, were played as only a virtuoso could play them. There were no difficulties for Mrs. Gussen. For m encore a dainty little song by Merritt reading of Liszt's "Liebestraum."
 Mrs. Toensfeldt sang two short songs by John Alden Carpenter, and for an encore a dainty littles ong by Merritt Brown. Her appearance not only added pleasing variety to the programme but her singing was so thoroughly artistic as to have made 1t delight in itself.
 The programme closed with suite for two pianos by Rachmaninoff, opus IT, Romance and Tarantelle. It was most Interesting composition. Miss Karpeles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
AMERICAN SAILORS
 ARE BRAVE WHEN REAL TEST COMES
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rine that it was forced to submerge i'm mediately and it was not seen again. The Cassin continued the search until dark, when. having been joined by other British and American patrol vessels, she was taken safely into port.
 "vice Admiral Sims states that the be- havior of the officers and the entire crew was admirable. There was no ex- citement on board, the men remaining quietly at their battle station throughout the night, except when called to other duties. He comments the British navy for prompt and efficient assistance rem dered the Cassin.
 Admiral Sims gives special credit to Commander Vernon for his vigilance and prompt action, which probably saved the Cassin from total loss. He also con- mends Lieutenants Maclaran, Saunders and Parkinson for their ingenuity in ef- fecting temporary repairs. and for their coolness and efficient work.
 'The Following men were cited by Vice Admiral Sims for showing coolnsss and qualities of leadership:
 George Hoffman, quartermastcr; father, Peter Peter Hoffman, New York.
 Edward Henry Werchbrodt, machin- ist's mate; wife, Netta Werchbrodt, Newport, R. I.
 William Arey Heath, blacksmith; wife. Phoebe P. Heath, Norfolk county, Virginia.
 John Gordon, boilermaker: Joseph Gordon, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Walter George Peterman, electrician. father, Frank Peterman. Brooklyn, IN. Y.
 James Thomas Connolly, yeoman; father, James T. Connolly, Brooklyn. IN. Y.
 Hans Otto Lawrence Miller seaman; father, Francis Julius Miller, Whining ton, Del
 John Leo Davis, seaman; mother. Elizabeth Dunne, S16 Jackson avenue, New Orleans.
 Dennis Murray, seaman; mother. Mary Murray, New York.
 George Frank Klein, chief phar- macist's mate; sister, Anna Taylor, Buffalo, N. T.
 Ralph Waldo Emerson Shuey, yeo- man; father, William H. Shuey, lf- fingham, III.
 John Erwin McCann, chief water tender; mother, Mable Mary Murphy, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Walter Robbins, chief machinist's mate; father, John R. Robbins, Rocky Hill, Conn.
 Frank Rue1l Sisher, chief iiaachinist's 8 mate; mother. Bernice Fisher Eagan. Tex.
 John Frederick Stawitzki, chief gun ner's mate; father, Frank Stawitzki, Buffalo, N. Y.
 Alfred Henry Oehl, boatswain's mate; father. Rudolph Oehl, Jersey City. Rufus Waalas Owens, chief boat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
SOLDIERS WHO ARE
 TRAINING IN FRANCE ARE MOST EFFICIENT
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attend lectures in the evening, at which they listen to actual stories of battle from men who have been engaged in the war from the first. Two of the lectur- CTS are Americans who served in the British armies. one with famous Cana dian battalion, and tho other with a Royal Scottish division. These officers also lecture on life in the trenches, and in their talks take the reserve officers from distant bases by degrees right up to the front line, showing every phase of the work in between.
 Among the reserve officers are quite number of men who were raised from the ranks of the regular army. At first there was a tendency among these men to consort by themselves. but this was soon remedied by the distribution of them to various nesses. for 1t Is believed that a combination of men with practical army experience behind them and man with a higher technical education. will prove exceedingly valuable in fitting all for command. ,
 The schools are located in French training barracks near different cities in France. Much of the instruction is being given by French officers, who are delighted with the aptness of their pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
At the Lyric

An extremely clever group of enter tainers makes the bill, featured by the second episode of part one of the of ficial British war office film of the Retreat of the Germans at the Battle half of the week, the most pleasing offered in several months. Every de- tail on the programme is 8 topnotcher and crowded audiences were immense ly pleased at all performances yester- day.
 The war pictures continue to be in- teresting. The actual scenes of the battle, showing the firing of the big and little guns, with the movement of troops to the first line trenches, aroused the interest of all. The roam ing antics of the big tanks" thrill, while the work of the men behind the lines proved equally interesting.
 The Four Meyakos, in "A Surprise From the Orient" present Q novel fea- ture in acrobatic work, while the in- depreciation of American songs and dances by the little foreigners proved acceptable. Two small girls in the act are Especially talented in their &C., robatic work.
 William Sisto, in His First Speech is a scream as an Italian statesman. His line of talk is exceptionally clever and his original manner of offering makes the act decided hit. Besides, he proves a nifty musician on the harp.
 The Six Kirksmith sisters are charm ing and talented entertainers. The act is musical interlude. Five mem bers of the act perform well on var ious instruments, while the soloist has an exceptionally well cultivated voice.
 The Clover Leaf trio are fine sing CTS and fair funmakers. Their sing ing is very good, while their fmita- tions are also above the ordinary. Phil Roy and Roy Arthur, Fun in a Dining Car,' cast all thoughts of ex pense in breaking chinaware to the winds in making their act a winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
ROBERT M'LESTER 1 SUCCUMBS TO HEART FAILURE ON TRAIN
President of Wholesale Grocery Con- pany Passed Away En Route
 to Louisville

Louisville, Ky. October 22.-(Special) Robert McLester, 60 years old, presi- dent of the McLester- -vanHoose Whole sale Grocery company of Birmingham, was found dead in his berth when a train from St. Louis reached the depot here tonight. The body was taken from the train to an undertaking establish ment. and the coroner, after investiga- ton, declared heart failure the cause Of death.
 MT McLester was one of the most widely known and most successful busi- ness men of Birmingham and his sudden taking off will cause a great shock to his relatives and friends.
 He was man of marked energy and sterling worth. Starting in the whole sade trade as young man he had come to be regarded as one of Birmingham $ upbuilders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
At Loew's Biiou

A bill of varied and entertaining
 features is the offering at Loew's Bijou for today and tomorrow. The continued policy of the Bijou manage ment in giving the public the best en- tertainment in the country for the money, and then some, Is meeting the popular approval of the theatregoing public, as the capacity houses gave ev- idence last night by their applause. All the vaudeville acts are good and the picture features are by no means the least interesting part of the pro- gramme, as they include Ruth Cliff ford in her high-class production, .''The Desire of the Moth," Loew's current events, giving the latest news In pie home, and a series of patriotic car- toons drawn by the most famous car- toonists of the country.
 An excellent opener is Alexandria, a master player of the zylophone, whose selections of descriptive airs and rag time are remarkably well executed Leonard and Ward offer character sketch, and while some of their mate rial has been used before, they get the laughs and applause, which is the best test of the merit of their act.
 Ward and Curren, two great fun proved they have not lost the power to entertain and their origi- nal conception, "The Terrible Judge" scored a decided hit. They succeeded In making the audience forget their troubles for 15 minutes and their is far above the average. Curran still sings with his old time sweetness. May and Will Rogers have a bright line of comedy chat ter. which they put over well and with song and dance. The Belgrade Four close with an artistic aerial act, which is unusually meritorious. The performance on the whole is excel lent throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23

Carl Pointer, a 12-year-old white boy, was shot in the chest and almost instantly killed yesterday afternoon about o'clock, when a pistol in the hands of Stanley Wright, a 11year-old white boy, was accidentally dis charged at the latter's home, 2427 Fifth avenue, north. Pointer was rushed to the Hillman hospital i'm mediately following the accident in Shaw's ambulance, but he died before medical attention could be adminis- tered.
 Young Wright was taken into cus- tody by Detectives Ryan and Giles immediately following the shooting and held at police headquarters. As sistant Coroner Rives investigated and after hearing the statement of young Wright and Zeke Norris, another youth, who resides at 2417 Fifth ave- nue, north, declared the affair acci- dental.
 According to the statement of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
ALBANY

Albany, October 22.-(Special. .)-Details of the alleged assault upon Edward Doty, editor of the Tuscaloosa News and pres ident of the Alabama Press association, are being read here with much avidity, owing to the fact that Prentiss Blackwell, one of the three men under bond, Is a native of this city and member of one of its most prominent families. Mr Blackwell is the son of Capt. Samuel Blackwell, third auditor of the United States treasury during the Cleveland ad- ministration, prominent attorney and former candidate for Congress. He is of the Colonial club, and a nephew of Probate Judge L. F. Trop. MT. Blackwell has many friends here who have been ad- vised from Tuscaloosa that he took no part in the alleged assault. merely being spectator. They confidently expect his exoneration at the preliminary hearing Thursday.
 Miss Paline Roberts, after an illness of several years, died this morning at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts, Sixth avenue, west She is sur vived by her parents and two sisters, Miss Katherine Roberts and Mrs. W. H. Thompson Funeral services will be con ducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:So o'clock from the residence, Rev. J. c. Per singer officiating.
 Southern Passenger Train No. 25, due to reach Decatur at 2:50 o'clock this morn ing, was wrecked above Knoxville, Tenn, according to reports reaching here. After being marked up IS hours late, the train was finally annulled for the day. No de- tails of the wreck had been received here.
 Albert Schrickel, employed at the local shops of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road, was painfully injured this morning while at work on a box car. His leg was broken above the knee and he was re- moved to his home, where he was given medical treatment by pr. E. P. Pettey.
 The young son of MT. and Mrs John T. Cooper died Sunday at the family home at Hartselle from croup. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the Hartselle Methodist church.
 !. w. Clopton president of the Decatur Ice Cream company, has just returned from Chattanooga, where he purchased the machinery for the new milk depot which will te installed in Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
YOUNG BOY KILLED BY LITTLE PLAYMATE WITH AN 'UNLOADED" PISTOL
Shooting Was Declared Wholly Accidental by Coroner Rlves Schoolboys Play War With Fatal Resuts-Funeral
 Services of Boy Victim Will Be Held Today

youths to police authorities, the three boys were playing in 8 room in young Wrights home. The latter secured 3S-calibre owlhead pistol, and were playing war" Young Wright pulled the trigger, unaware that the gun was loaded, the shot taking effect in Pointers chest, penetrating the heart and causing death almost instantan- eously.
 Young Pointer resides at 1901 North Twenty ninth street and was visit ing young Wright. The three boys had been playing together since the dismissal of school.
 Coroner Rives stated last night that the shooting was undoubtedly an acs cident and the only evidence offered showed the boys had been playing with the gun for sometime, and that they thought it was unloaded.
 Funeral services over the remains of Pointer will be held from the family residence, 1901 North Twenty ninth street, this afternoon at o'clock. Young Pointer is the son of MT. and Mrs. T. F. Pointer. Interment will fol- low in Union Hill cemetery, with Shaw in charge.