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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
MALONE pERTURBED

tained the members of the Tuesday Bridge club at her home on Fifth ave- nue. The house was artistically arranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers, wtdch made a pretty background Nor the young women seated about the two tables After a series of games the first prize, a box of crepe de chine handkerchiefs, was won by Mrs Joe Little, while the con solation, a bottle of toilet water, fell to Miss Minnie Jackson. delicious salad and ice course was served to Miss Zelna Lefkovits, Miss Minnie Jackson, Miss Cecile Freeland, Mrs. Joe Little, Mrs. c. R. Kuchins. Mrs. A. E. Pat ton Mrs. Elvee Falkner and Miss Hatcn- CT. The club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. c. R. Kuchins at her home on Third avenue.
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furnish just reason to any person to doubt my adherence to duty. be- lieve have the confidence of this com munity. have given the best years of my life to its service at great financial sacrifice and having arrived at the conclusion that my first desire not to seek reelection was well founded, have determined to retire from this race when more capable men still have time to consider whether they desire to offer their services to the commit nifty.
 In declining to make this race de- sire to extend my heartfelt thanks to my many friends. to the public at large, and to the press for express sions of confidence and promise of support in the event should become candidate. I shall endeavor always to continue to merit their confidence and esteem. Birmingham and its peo- pie will always have my love and sup port in any movement looking to her growth. progress and welfare.'
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one. L. II. Carre, J. L. Montgomer. Joseph saks; squad two, T wasil burn, Leon stearne,pJ. H. Edmondsor squad three. R. M Ingram, c. M. Wood ruff, Louis Kidd squad four, T. Moore B. L. Spearman, J. w. Malon, squad five, E. c. Anderson, L. VI Jackson. Paul G. Cornelius; squad si
 George E. Cater. j. w. Mallory, s. Russell; squad seven, R. ?. Miller, Vi E. Lloyd. B. R. Sawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
WARD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM
 COMMISSION RACE
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years of burdensome service During the four years I have held the office I have been absent from the city but nine days I have labored day and night, and have rfyen my best thought to the solution of our difficulties. In yielding to impor- tunities of my friends again to become a candidate, I was largely influenced by a sense of duty, regardless of my personal interests.
 Tn retiring from office. it is fit that suggest tte supreme importance of the people giving serious consideration to tha money problems confronting their city government.
 PERIOD OF DANGER
 For the past five years Birmingham has passed through a period of danger. The future holds in store many serious problems.
 .Conservatism, foresight business ability and experience in financial opera tions, are of prime importance The temper of the people, as demonstrated in the last election on the constitutional amendment relating to the taxing pow CTS of Birmingham, holds out little hope for any permanent relief. Notwith- standing the insufficient revenues, the just demands of the people. for munich pal progress better sanitary sewers, | storm sewers, pavements, parks and playgrounds, a better health system, a more efficient garbage collection and disposal, improved transportation, and schools are out of all proportion to the financial ability of tte city. These de- niands can never be met. no administra- tion can be successful, nor can tho peo-- lple ever be satisfied. until the financial structure of the city is completely re- built along modern lines, and the city provided with a normal revenue.
 The people have voted for the issu- ance of $2,0oO000 of bonds for school purposes. The expenditure of so large 9 sum Is itself problem of great i'm. portance and will require constant watckfulness and minute care. l Extension of the city's lighting plan I at North Birmingham calls for th' wisest exercise of business ability 1 Purchase and operation of the va terworks system Is problem that VII tax the best financial ability in our com munity.
 "Completing the system of storn sewers Will involve an expenditure o sio.0Oo,oOo, and demands are constantly
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C. R. Bell, J. c. sproull: committee on public welfare. w, H. Weatherly, J. l.. wikIe w. P. Acker; committee on transportation, T. E. Kilby, L, c. Wat son, J. B. Carrington; committee on accommodations. $. l. Crook. A. j.. Goodwin. o. H. Parker; committee on amusements. J. T. Gardner. Jr, N. E.
 Ory, c. D FreeI; committee on enter tainment J. B. Knox, w. H. McKlc- roy, H. M Ayers: committee on mem- bership big chief, E. L. Turner; squad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
SOCIAL EVENTS

The Woman's Missionary union of the Jonesboro Baptist church was delightful ly entertained this afternoon by Mrs. B. D. Brown at her home in Jonesboro. The meeting was opened by Mrs. WatleN, while chain prayer was given by all mem bers. Plans for entertaining the quarterly meeting of the district Woman's Mission ary union at the Jonesboro church on July 27 were completed and after tho business session watermelon was served to the following: Mrs. R. s. Nolan, Mrs. J. w. Rarden, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Braswell, Mrs. Wes- son, Mrs Dave Glenn, Mrs. Payton Lang ford, Mrs Ellis Houston, Mrs. Jim Hous- ton, Mrs. A. D. Burgess Mrs. George Will lis, Mrs. Alice Breen, Mrs. Ruby Britain. Mrs. Whatley, Mrs. Ed Davis and the hostess, Mrs. F.. D. Brown.
 Miss Lena Hatcher was delightful hostess this afternoon when she enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
ANN|STON PROGRESS. SHOWN BY DEMAND FOR MORE HOUSES

Anniston, July 17.-(Special.) Frank Leigh, cashier of the City Bank and Trust company, who has just sold his house at Seventh and Tyler streets to G. N Meredith and who has pur- chased the house next door to the one he bought from R. L. Bentley made the statement Tuesday that there was great demand for houses In Anniston.
 The demand seems to be for dwell ings of moderate size" said MT. Leigh, "and from present indications it seems the demand will continue"
 Other business men point out that with the arrival of the soldiers at Camp Mcclellan there will be a great influx of newcomers to Anniston, many of whom will want to make this city their permanent home. but they will be handicapped by the scarcity of suit able dwellings,.
 committee of the Chamber of Commerce Is now giving the matter attention and may evolve some plan that will result in accelerated building activity both of dwelling and roomlng houses
 With about 3O,oOO men coming to the camp, it is pointed out that thou- sands of visitors. as we'll as relatives of the men, will come to Annston and some provision must be made to house them in adequate manner.
 While Annlston will feel the result of the increased population moro strongly than surrounding towns Jack sonyille and Oxford will also benefit by 1t, in the opinion of the business men nf fhoea citieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
Woman's Party Tickets Are GiUen 60 Days Time In Workhouse
This Just Little Heavier Incarceration Than Usual and Headquarters is Not Y ct Decided What to Do-Dudley Field Malone Re signs Good Job to Defend Women
 Worrying President.

Washington, July 17.-Sixteen woman suffragists arrested while participating in the woman party Bastile Day demon stration in front of the White House were sentenced in police court today to serve 60 days in the District of Columbia workhouse for obstructing the sidewalks.
 The women were given the alternative of. paying s25 fine, but they refused the offer and were taken to the workhouse at Occoquan, Va, and turned over to a matron, who saw that each got a shower bath and exchanged her clothes for a heavy one-piece prison dress. To- morrow they will be assigned to the sew ing room of the prison, where they will work seven hours daily.
 HEADQUARTERS IN FURRY
 Tonight the party's headquarters here was in a furry of uncertainty over the question whether the women should be permitted to serve their sentences with out protest or whether the cases should be appealed Early in the evening there was a positive announcement that there would be no appeal, but later that was recalled and it was said there probably would be no decision until tomorrow.
 Although no one at the headquarters would confirm it. there were indications that the course of the women's friends might be determined finally by the atti- tude of Dudley Field Malone, collector of customs at New York, who came here to testify for the women and later asked the court to be permitted to act as their counsel The request was granted, Po- lice Judge Mullowney giving him tenn porary authority to act as a member of the Washington bar, but instead of talk ing any legal steps on behalf of the women, MT. Malone went to the White House for long conference with Presi- dent Wilson.
 MALONE PERTURBED
 What happened at the conference was not revealed, but Mr. Malone came away visibly perturbed and there were rumors that he had resigned his collectorship and would take up actively the fight of the suffragists, who repeatedly have been in police court during recent weeks for their demonstrations at President Wilson's doorstep. These rumors MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
BESSEMER COUNCIL
 FAVORS BOND ISSUE
Dr. F. E. Harrington Asks His Status as Health Off,
 ficer Be Defined

Bessemer, July Especial )--The Bessemer city council met in regular session tonight and was called to or der at o'clock p. m. by President George Ross with all members pres ent The report of city officers for the month of June was read and re- ceived as information.
 The finance committee, to which was referred the petition of E. A. Tubb, asking that one half years license of his father, the late Dr. J. M. Tubb, be refunded, recommended that the pc tition be denied.
 that the city enter into contract to sell all 10-year improvement bonds issued during the year 1917 to a Cincinnati firm. After some discus sion the report was adopted.
 . The police committee to which was referred the report that two negro boys had been mistreated while in the custody of police officers of the city report that they investigated the mat ter and the boys were not mistreated by the officers.
 The members of the Bessemer fire department petitioned the council for raise in salaries of s10 per month. This matter was referred to the finance committee and fire department com mittee to report back.
 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
 The matter of street Improvements on several streets and avenues in the residential sections of the city was brought up and was discussed. A large number of property owners appeared before the council, asking that this work be not done. After hearing from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-18
MORE FARM LOAN MEMBERS

Additional applications for member ship in the Calhoun County National Farm Loan association are being re- ceived almost daily from the farmers who are anxious to take advantage of the liberal government offer to loan money on long time notes at low rate of interest for farm improve ments.
 Frank Leigh. secretary of the asso- citation. said Tuesday that although the charter had not yet been received, 1t was expected daily and he further expressed the belief that as soon as some of the farmers had received the money they are borrowing from the government 1t would inspire other farmers to follow suit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
UNNECESSARY LETTERS

ANY business man who Is aggrleVed
by the high cost of correspondence un-
der the three-cent letter rate may profit
by needing the advice of the National
Association of Credit Men. The asso-
cations war committee has been look
ing into the matter of superfluous let
ters. and reports that there is inexcus-
able waste.
Vast numbers of business letters are
virtually Implications of other letters
sent to the same person or the same
family or firm. and might be eliminated
by a careful scrutiny of mailing lists.
Another source of waste In the prac-
tice. still widely prevalent of mailing
receipts for bills paid by check. when
the cancelled check itself is sufficient
receipt
A careful examination of the meth
ods used in every office would probably
result in most cases. in reforms suf'
ficient to save the extra cost of pos
tage. Such reforms. too, would have
the added merit of lighting the labors
of an over-worked postoffice depart
ment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
THE WAR In PALESTINE

There are so many wars going on
that one particular struggle which or
dnarily would awaken worldwide in
terest gets only an occasional half-doZ'
en- lines in the papers and escapes the
notice of many people altogether. II
is the war in Palestine, real war in
dimensions and Importance. end a cru
sade in as true a sense as were any OF
the medieval campaigns for the re
demption of the Holy Sepulchre from
the Infidel.
On November /, the British army Oc
cupied Beersheba. Immediately after
ward they advanced against GAIA. That
historic city. reminiscent of Samson anc
the Philistines, has now fallen, with
several towns to the north and east
The road lies open to Jerusalem, less
than 40 miles distant. From their pres
ent rate of progress the British should
be in complete possession of the Holy
Land before the winter is over.
Once wrested from Turkey, that re
gion. so dear to most of the civilizeC
world. will hardly be handed back e
the unappreciative Turk. II is sale
that Great Britain will be disposed tC
turn IL over to the Hebrews OF th'
world, enabling them to fulfill dream
they have cherished for thousands o.
years-the regaining of national home
and restoration of their ancient capital
1t would be governed. presumably, a.
republic, under the protection of th'
allied powers.
With this possibility in prospect, th'
Palestine war is well worth watching
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
FARMERS SHORT COURSE
TO BE HELD IN OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City, Nov. 13.-foiiowihs
the Texas plan for holding the farmers
short course, the state board OF asri-
culture has changed the time from
Christmas week to some week In July
the exact dates not having been set.
This viii be done later. The farmers
short course has been held at the A.
& NJ. College during the holidays ever
since the course was established. Al
ready advertising matter for the course
for This year has been sent out but
this will be withdrawn and the an
nouncement made that the session VIII
not be held this year, but in July next
1t is pointed out by the board that
the Texas farmers short course Is
held in July. and very successfully The
idea originally in holding the course ir
winter was that farmers had less work
20 do about the holidays. While this
is no doubt true. IL was considered thai
farmers would like to enjoy the holi
DAYS as others do. and that to engage
them at that time was not exactly just
| II the work of the course could b'
done at another time just as well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
SOUTHERN PACKING INDUSTRY.

A thriving new Industry has sprung
up In the South as a result OF the
great war demand for meat The rails
ing of cattle and hogs has suddenly
become an important Southern industry
and a still greater development is look
ed for in the next five years.
Along with the raising OF livestock
has come the erection OF great
packing plants, Twelve new plants
to handle meat exclusively are in pro
cess of construction. Five packing
plants were completed during the past
year and are now running to capacity
One of these, at Baton Rouge, La, is
municipality owned. Government ex.
perts say 1t is one Of the finest estab
lishments OF its kind in the country
Another packing house already In
operation has asked the government
permission to increase it's capacity by
a 100000 addition, capable of handl
ing 500 hogs daily and large enough
to handle the porlapacking business
of that region for two more years.
This is new line of activity for the
South. 1t has developed in answer
to an unprecedented war demand fol
meat. Its usefulness. however, will
not end with the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Informal war council meeting from
time to time. lacking power and lack
ing continuity OF policy. Now stern
events are driving the Allies to tighten
UP their organization, pool their mil
itary resources and establish central
staff. possibly a single commander-in'
chief, with absolute authority
This Is a delicate matter, TO be sure,
II involves the pooling OF war object
ives az well as men and material. And
that is a complex business. since each
belligerent. while agreeing with the
rest on certain broad grounds. has Its
own aims and idols. But must sure
ly be obvious to every member OF the
group by this time none of us can
win unless we all win.
The supreme. universal purpose Is
10 destroy the offensive power OF the
common enemy. Nothing else should
now engage the attention Of England,
France. Italy, American or any other
allied nation. With that accomplished
there will be glory enough for all and
satisfaction for each. so far as any
real glory and satisfaction can come
out of this exhausting struggle.
Instead OF many commands, let Us
have one command. Instead of many
wars. let US have one war That Ii
the quickest. surest way to victory
and righteous peace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Socialist newspapers have been sup
pressed. not because they teach social
ism. hut because their loyalty to the
United States government IL under
suspicion. Socialism as expounded here
before the war started derived its In
spira ton largely from Germany The
result was that the Socialist press was
generally In the hands OF German SYM
pathizers. Morris Hillquit, who ran
for mayer OF the city OF New YORK as
the candidate for the kaiser, and who
~ accusing the postoffice department
OF employing high-minded methods. has
been one Of the leading spirits In most
of the organizations that were started
In the early days OF the war. either to
promote the interests OF Germany un'
der some plausible disguise or else to
create hostility towards the allies. He
may pose as a martyr, but he cannot
wriggle away from his record, or from
the resolutions offered at the Socialist
convention In ST. Louis last spring
which declared that I'VE brand the dec.
laration OF war by our government as
a crime against the people OK the
United States and against the nations
of the world. In all modern history
there has been no war more unjusti'
fable than the war In which we are
about to engage" That statement still
stands as the official object OF the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
TRENCHING BY MACHINERY

The civilians idea OF soldiers main
lob at the front is digging bitches.
The trenching spade, unquestionabiy'
has been used far more than the rifle
i'm this underground war. Most of the
American recruits must have figured,
rather ruefully, on the prospect OF
spending weeks and months in duil
and exhausting work more like sewer
digging than soldering. But our boys
seem likely to escape such fate.
An article In the Field Artillery
Journal tells of the remarkable effec'
tiveness of American ditch-digging
machines for this sort of work we
have engines, driven by steam or gas
oline, capable of excavating quickly
and accurately almost any variety ol
trench desired.
The writer tells OF one machine, In
common use today in this country, foi
pipelaying, which digs ditch feet
wide and 51s feet deep, eating its way
through concrete paving faster thar
any gang of workmen, with pipe already
stretched along the route. can lay the
pipe In the ditch and cover II up
Surely that would be useful at the
front.
Another machine is said to form q
trench 1.2 feet deep, feet across
the bottom and Ia feet across the top
Another digs a ditch feet wide ano
10 feet deep; another. ditch feet
wide and IL feet deep; another, ditch
IL feet across the top and IL fee'
deep. And they do this at the rate
of 9 feet minute, throwing the ex
cayated earth evenly on one side tc
form protective cover for the men In
the trench.
They can be used in almost any klnc
of soil except oozy mud or solid rock
and some of them will climb grades
as steep as 80 per cent.
A liberal use of these machines al
the front should add enormously to the
efficiency of our army, releasing fol
actual fighting large numbers of mer
who otherwise would be employed al
mere laborers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
ONE WAR INSTEAD OF MANY

lHt PoWSAc WV
prising success primarily 10 these facts:
First. they are fighting on the in
side. thus having shorter lines of COM
munication and being able to face about
quickly toward any front;
Second. they are operating under
one command. which makes single
fighting force of all the armies of Ger
many Austro-Hungary. Bulgaria and
Turkey.
The Allies are obliged. by the neces'
sity of the case. to fight on widely
separated fronts. under enormous diff
ficulties Of transportation. But they
are not obliged to fight. as they have
heretofore fought half a dozen wars
under half a dozen different commands
for half a dozen detectives.
The absurdity and danger OF this
situation have been driven home tc
every member Of the allied group by
the Italian disaster. Most Americans
perhaps. imagined that there was al
ready In existence an allied general
staff with authority over all the forces
Of democracy. II appears. however
that there has been little more than an
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
MURDER MYSTERY Is
PUZZLING CHICAGO SLEUTHS

Chicago. Nov i3.-Fnurteen detec-
tives are trying to solve the mystery
of the murder of John A. Becker, st.
Louis. Missouri, student at the naval
training school north OF this CITY.
Becker's blood-stained body was found
Sunday afternoon in the womans rest
room on the third floor Of the Sharples
Building. He had been beaten to death
apparently with a bottle. One shoe
and sock were off and his trousers
Law on a couch when discovery OF the
crime was made. Thirty feet from the
door of the rest room trail Of blood
led down the stairway to the street
Bloody hand prints were found on walls
and door knobs. Becker. 1t appeared
did not die without terrific struggle
There are two theories for the murder
robbery or jealousy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
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