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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
READY FOR SHIPMENT
 OF SURPLUS CROPS

Rockford, Ala, has fallen in line with the marketing idea of the food preparel- ness bureau of Birmingham and has ap- pointed a business manager for their newly organized marketing association and he will take up the work of handling the surplus crops for the farmers of Coosa county in a vigorous manner.
 The business manager is J. w. Dunlap and he has written the food preparedness bureau that he has ready for shipment 10o bushels of peas, 100 tons of velvet beans, 5000 gallons of sorghum and 3000 gallons of cane syrup. These items have been listed with the bureau, and they will aid the Coosa county organization all that they can in getting rid of the surplus crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
GERMAN TROOPS MAKING GIGANTIC
 EFFORT TO BREAK
 ANGLO-FRENCH LINE
(Continued from Page One)

 according to the official communica- tion from British headquarters to- night All the attacks were repulsed with heavy casualties except near the southeast corner of the Polygon wood, where the enemy entered two British advanced posts.
 The communication follows:
 At 5:S0 o'clock this morning the enemy launched a powerful attack on front of more than a mile against our new positions north of the Ypres- Menin road and east of the Polygon wood The German infantry, advancing in three waves, suffered heavy casual ties from our rifle fire and artillery barrage and were driven back in dis order. We followed up the retreatins enemy and captured a few prisoners.
 ''Tn the course of the next three hours the enemy twice renewed his at taclSs with strong forces on the same front and again was repulsed at all points except opposite the southeast of the Polygon wood, where he sue ceeded in occupying two of our ad- vanced posts.
 ''The hostile artillery has shown some activity in the neighborhood of Bulleeourt and south and north of Lens. During the month of September we captured a total of 5296 German prisoners, including 146 officers. We also captured during the same month II guns, including three heavy pieces, 57 trench mortars and 377 machine guns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
CONFERENCE REPORT .ON WAR TAX BILL IS
 ADOPTED IN HOUSE

Washington, October 1-The con ference report on the war tax bill was adopted by the House today without q roll call. It will be taken up by the Senate tomorrow.
 Tomorrow Senator Simmons will call up the report in the Senate and he ex- poets it to be adopted not later than Wednesday. Senator Shoot and others nave indicated that they will make a hght on certain features of the report, put 1t is not believed they can send it pack to conference. So confident are leaders that the report will be adopted m US present form that democratic Leader k1tchin tonight advised demo- crats that they were at liberty to 20 to their home at will He expects the session to end within week or 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
DEFINITE SCALE OF
 RETAIL COAL PRICES
 WILL NOW BE FIXED
Taking Basis Already An nOunced Fuel Administra- ton Will Work Out
 Plan of Operation

Washington, october 1.-State fuel ad- ministrators appointed up to September 20, IS in number, are to confer in Washington on methods for definitely f1X- ing the amounts retailers will be per mitted to add to the cost of coal in or der to determine the price to the con sumer in various localities Ways of in vestigating complaints also will be de- vised.
 Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield will open the conference by explaining the policy of the fuel administration and the duties of the state administrators Other speakers will be Food Administra- tor Hoover. F. A. Snead of the federal fuel administrations Van H. Manning of the bureau Of mines and J. !. Sparrow of Boston, New England fuel administra- tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
FREIGHT RATE CASE
 POSTPONED BY COURT

The Civic association received notice yesterday that the now famous "Meri- dian case,' which was to have been heard before the interstate commerce commission at Montgomery today, had been postopend until October 29, the same having been done at the request of council for the Civic association, Charles E. Cottrell
 The case has attracted much attention, as it brought to the attention of the in terstate commerce commission the alleged discriminatory rates that Meridian claims are in effect in Alabama, which mitigate against Meridian jobbers who would do business in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Men to Complete First
 Quota go to Camp Pike

Secretary B. A. Pepperman of the local boards announces that he has completed all arrangements for the forwarding of the men completing the first quota to Camp Pike and that the men will entrain on Wednesday, oc- tober 3. at 1920 o'clock over the Frisco.
 The Birmingham men will meet with their respective boards on the Twenty second floor of the Jefferson county bank building at noon today and aft CT receiving their instructions will be at rest until time to entrain at 12:SO o'clock on Wednesday at the Terminal station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
DEATHS

Heck, Benjamin D.. Jr.-Infant son of MT and Mrs. B. D, Heck, died Mon day morning at family residence, Emma avenue, Graymont. Funeral services were held Monday after noon with Lige Loy in charge. Inter- ment was made in E1mwood ceme- tery
 Boley. Robert Francis-Funeral serv- ices over remains, who died Sunday at family residence, 2321 Fourth avenue, north. were held yesterday from private chapel of Johns Un- dertaking company. Interment fol- lowed in Elmwood cemetery. Childs. Lula-Remains shipped to Epes yesterday morning at 6:S0 o'clock by Shaw Undertaking com. pany. Died at local infirmary Sun day morning. Survived by parents, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Childs of Epes, and one sister.
 Baugh. Mrs. Joseph W.-Died last night at S:l5 o'clock at local in- firmaryt after an illness of almost a year. She is survived by her husband. J. w. Baugh, of Franklin, Tenn and eight children. J. Duncan Baugh IS her orly child residing in Birming ham. Remains will be shipped to Franklin, Tenh, tomorrow at noon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
VILLA ONCE AGAIN
 ACTIVE IN MEXICO
 IS Fl PASO REPORT

Paso, October 1.-Franeisco Villa, leading a band of his followers, swept down from the Durando mountains la st week and captured the town of Rosario. Durango, according to an employe of an American corporation operating there who arrived here today.
 He said Villa had declared himself su- preme dictator of the district surround ing Rosario had regulated the price of foodstuffs, levied taxes and seized a quantity of wheat for distribution among the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
American Officer Dies
 in French Hospital

Washington, October 1-Maior General Pershing today reported the death of Capt Marvin E. Malloy, quartermaster corps on September 2. at Paris hoe pital from natural causes. Captain Mal- Toy, whose father Dr. J. $. Mallov livos at Greenwood, Ind, entered the army as private.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Succoth Festival Is
 Fittingly Observed

succoth, or Feast of the Tabefnacle, be- gan yesterday. Services were held in both the Temple Emanu-El and in Knesseth Israel synagogue appropriate to the occasion
 Services at Temple Emanu-El were held yesterday afternoon at 45 by 'Dr Morris Newfield and at Knesseth Israel sknagogue at 6:15 by Rabbi Jacob I. Me,,- delssohn In the morning Rabbi Men, dessohn chose for his subject ..The Feast of the Ingathering." Services begin at $ o'clock this morning and Rabbi Mendels- sohn will speak on ''The Meaning of Sue roth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Dr. Rogan of Selma Declines
 State Health Board Place

Montgomery, October 1.-(Special) ) Dr. B. E. Rogan, city health officer of Selma, who was appointed field agent of the state health department last and will retain his position at Selma. < This leaves two important vacancies in the health department, the state bacteriologist having resigned two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Lindsay Joins Troop

Paul Lindsay, son of William M Lind- say, left yesterday for Montgomery where he goes to his troop in the One Hundred and Sixteenth field artillery, recently Troop r of the Alabama cav airy. MT. Lindsay is supply sergeant of his company at present and has seen service on the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
100 LATE ID GLASSIFY

COLORED man to take charge of farm; must have references. Call at 2l99 Sd ave. 1Q-2-3t LOST-Lady's black velvet bag between Central st. and 18th st. on 11th ave. S. <; contained Parisian ivory soap box with blue bird painted on 1t. ball purple knitting yarn and other small articles. Reward for information. Phone Main 1886.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Maximum Sentence

Taylor Wright. negro. who was charged with assault and battery with q weapon. pleaded guilty before Judse H. B. Abernethy yesterday morning, The negro is alleged to have assaulted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02
Board of Trade

w J. Adams, president of the Board of Trade, has called meeting for this afternoon at o'clock at the di- rectors' room of the Chamber of Com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02

Taylor to 12 months at hard labor and annexed a fine of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02

These are manufacturers samples that MT. Williams was fortunate enough to
 cure at price that enables us to cut the price they should sell for about in half. They are made of an excellent quality ty models. There are only 37 dresses in the lot, so we advise the promptest action to avoid disappointment. Values to $2750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-02

Dozens and dozens of new dresses have arrived during the past week and we nave Kept all hands busy marking and ar for you--eready, with the winsomeness and charm or youth, to compel your admira- color tones and styles.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12
INDIAN PUPILS ARE
CLEVER IN THEIR
TUNEFUL PLAYLET
operetta to be Repeated Tonight
Franklyn Hooma Wins Decla-
nation Prize; Lawn Fete and
Graduation Tomorrow.

The mcmbcrs Of the east in the In
dlan school upcretta The Four-Leaf.
ed Glover" gave their first prcscntt-
tiou Yesterday afternoon to the sisters
and pupils uf 81 Nincvuts academy.
ana -. AuthouNS %orphHnage. The
performance WIS very C%reditablo and
WAS heartily commended by he visit
"rs. Tonight az this Same entertain
mcnt VIII he given before the public.
The ban concert In the evening "A
given uu the lawn and wus attended hy
q number from the cit, A. soon a.
The last number was finished the audi
euDc repaired tu the auditorium where
the dcclumatory class contested for
the silver cup
Miss susie Garcia opened he pro-
gram with a scene from Polly OF the
Circus The FIRST number is always
the most difficult place Jo fili as not
uulF must one overcome the restless
ness ot the crowd but must combat
against ones own nervousness, bur
despite these difficulties. Miss Garcia
did Justice to herself and her sclce-
ilon Her Interpretation off the Dir
i'reut chartct rs wa- good
charles Huthorr gave 20 outline;
from Van Dykes Keeper ct the
Light and with his Tin, voice and
easy bearing held the attention OF tho
audience throughout.
Miss Josopha Ray. iu au excerpt
i,"m Tho Lion and the Mouse very
fINldlN depicted the character OF the
surdiu millionaire aud IA, brave lo,al
spirIt 20 the heroine uf the story
shirley Eussuurc
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12
THE NATION CALLS
ON YOU TO HELP BY
OPENING YOUR PURSE
Liberty Loan Bonds Cant Wait,
but Must be Subscribed for by
June 10; Country Is Face to
Face With Serious Situation.

Special Di-pat.L Geo Tho Herald
Dallas. Ten. juno - In an effort
tu get the people of the district Co
take the right viewpoint I'm the pres
ruf national crisis. the officials oi the
Federal Reserve bank of Dallas is-
sued thu folIpwing statement this
morning
There are certain things o. this
world which have To- hc done aud
done al once. The doctor says APP
pcndicius- immediate operation Nee
cssary You do not talk ot y,ur
money beiuG tied up \ near ella
tive ls sick ,1ud calls COR YOU you do
NOT shy ~ iris were October I could
gu.' You are told your home IL ON
fire You do mo-. say, Let the neigh
burS attend 60 TO-
The Liberty Joan proposition i- I'm
line With che cl-rs referred &c., u is
One OF thus' urgent things which
come up from TIME foo time which
mast uc attended iu.
Your h|u-ju,--. ,nur safrtt your
iurom, YOUR -a,.uss your SELF re-
spcct and pride Ure threatened THIS
BE- uu, ifm" Co lI.lo Gcrmaug has
said We shall pas fur the wan We
can Do, made 600 UHf los u W'tH-
uul, .,il. Invasion We ajc faced
with rhc fact fnp' We must ma
muu,r arms. m,u immediately coz wg
might as well n, dead morally AND
uuuuoIolIN.
There ur, certain things iu Tine
life ur Hn I|udsIuaI. and ur ult.Hu.
U.|#.|. I.. De-. .. ....Ht mud H..H.a JOE
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12

rendition Of Cndman's 81 Hear "a
Thrush az Eve hy Miss E~vangaiine
Perry Miss Perry has a rich contraltn
voice ana last night was AZ her best.
ln response 80 the hearty encore sho
sang Mother Machre.
lawn Ictc Tomorrow.
on "Wednesday afternoon there VIII
be- given the lawn fete consisting ct
folk dances and drills Some of the
numbers are d. ribbon drill by Miss
Vests primary pupils. a floral cotillon
10y Miss Leonard's pupils \ May
Pole Dance by the pupils ut Miss Per-.
rvs a Flae Drill hos the boys ~,
Miss l;arlouehors room, a sash dritl
by Mrs. Nnranlo's pupils. Indian drill
hy the pupils from Miss Chnse's room
and q Spanish Bell Dance by the de-
%partmontal pupils.
Graduation exercises At y y m with
am address by superintendent Milne
uf the clty schools viii close the
weeks events.
ConNtvnpces VIII meet the street
cars ~ the suwmiil aud bring all Wis
itors ia the school campus. returning
with them To- the car line after the
performance
Cast of tile Opcrrtta,
The cust 81 the opcrgtta II a. fol-
lows.
Isabella. Countess Of Aguillnr Susie
Garcia.
Lady lucz. daughter II the Countess
Paslunla Abcita
Lady Kinda daughter of the Count
ess-Rachel paisauo.
susanna maid OF this Countess -
Aaric Romero.
Don Schasii,u. Commander of the
castle Philltp Cntn.
Don Carlos \ Spanish Guest Frani,
Hathorn
Sir Roland Gracmc. an English
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12

Gucst-Franklin Hooma.
Pedro. servant 10 Don Carlos-Re.
milo ADelta.
Donald. servant 90 Sir Poland
Toutsina Teller
Lorenzo. Seneschai-Chec Piutero.
Gluck-Auf "A German Sprite-~
Thomas Hathoru.
Gretchen. Sister Of Gluck-Auf-
Gertrude 1.ente.
Mazotto Leader Of he Gypsies-
George kePSto.
Fodalma "a Gypsy Fortune-teller-
Kate psisano.
CHORUS. Lords Ladies' and Gypsies-
Departmental Pupils.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12

Kansas ,.t,. June e. iioa--Er-
...rt~ $4,000 market steady. BUR-.
$50 5u1 o. So. heavy $40 BOA tGt.
packers aud butchers ta -u1 1850.
hight. Sl4.5ou 1880. pigs Sl3.tUp
1850.
Cattle Nprt!pi- 10000 market
steady Primo fed steers Sl2.5uM
1s 80. dressed pt'f steers. $40 90 U
o. ... western St,rIs. So. uUu 1898,
COWS. - II11.UU. hr.fvrs. 81 so
.le.ju. stuck,rs and feeders. g., a
hoo.
sheep Receipts. 900 market
ID Cher lambs. SO. 900 10 so. year
liupS. $40 OUnl. .ou. vc,h,rs sr.ou ~
IIuu. ewes. s. ,uci lu 800.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12
COMING EVENTS.

The Woman's RELIEF Corps will
meet tomorrow at s:aO .. m In he
l. o. @. r hall.
The Moman's Auxiliary OF -.
Johns will meet Wednesday after
noon at , o'clock With Mrs. lacquer
on University Heights. Take the car
leaving sixth street at . a. y: m.
There Will bv "a meeting OF the
board of managers OF the Wofnan-
club AT a:i5 Thursday morning The
purpose of this meeting is to discuss
the repairs Of the building and equali-
zatiou 81 rentals.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-12

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels viii lead TO chronic constlpa-
tion. Deans Regulcts operate easily.
Csc "a box at all stores.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-08
Anniversaries


igts-An American brigade landed
in the rear 81 Port BoWyer, o. frus-
trat- threatened attack on Mobuc
% the British.
lSiS-Austn Blair. the war Cover
nor" 81 Michigan born in Caroline.
IS. y Died sn Jackson. Mich-. Aus
3. 1894.
Islg -I>eander , Mccormick one 81
the three brothers famous FOR thelr
Inventions Of farming impieuls ~ =
born IA Eockbrtdge county. Va. nied
ga chicago In 1909 -
Is-0-ti~n WILLIAM Tecumseh Sher-
man. born in Lancaster % Died IN
sCW York cify. Fen q. 1891.
tSei--t'ulted states arsenal IN Lit
I Rock. seizcd hy the state authori-
isTs- Earl ~ Mayo. viceroy ~ In
a. Assasainated al Fort Blair ~ a
nrvlrt
isia-peace between Russia and
turkey signed IN Constantine ople.
fsfo--fardf preCf brother %
.na Leo XIII did ir NDme Born
y Crrpfrrtu Der - 101 r-
f@F9 frrr p f-+~r fiFrfHfw UrfFFffsi-
- Lord Harrington aa lrnder ~ the
Liberal TninniHtA in the British house
% corr mons
isss President Barrios. ~ Cuate-
rrata. asraFslnRfed
TFa4--Ntrr- Atr1frni Togo with 'he
main fruanase sect e-gavei the Rus
sian ships and battezleA al 4i.srt
ArtfUr.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-08
Pointed Paragraphs

Every dentist does a wide open
usine~z
A little truth goes long way
Il IL Is stretched.
\ peach OF a girl ought TO be-
come a well-preseryed woman.
u IL easier for a rich man 10 know
his enemies than his friends
II wife refuses 70 divorce her
cyfpcptic husband that Is love
In being nice 20 his wife's family
n man knows that he is acquiring
1rtue In his viie's eyes
some men refuse 10 pay their
debts because they think II would
iujure their credit
Every man feels that he has a
lroprie tary interest in lis wife's re-
ligiou.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-08

lioToly washed before the cap "a re.
moved. so that no dirt ctn possibly
SO; in the containrr
When meat II purchased the wrap
Ling paper should be- removed a.
loCn as the delivery is made. as the
paper abso.Ds juices. The meat
should b wiped on with a clean
cloth that has been wrung out In
cold water and then placed in q
dish.
Uncooked FISH should not be pus
In the icebox without being closely
covered. 4 tin pail IL useful for
this purpose. Fish end other strong
" favored food should be KEEP, on
The top shelf OF the icebCx so as not
10 affect tho other foods quite so
mech.
Fruit should be- kept In a cool. dry
Place spread out when possible
Al fuit should BE- thoroly washed
before eriing. n n is han sled 4
great deal before teaching tho con.
gunner
Vegetables eaten raw should AZ.
ways he washed Vegetables may
10 dipped IN boiling water and cool
- Immediately. l<ttpce should be
carefully picked over and warned
a; once II win remain crisp lcngei
II placed in chees.cloth and put ON
ice.
The bread box In tho average
home is much neglected II should
lie scaldcd with no, water frequently
anG then dried AMI aired well before
the bread IL retarnod To the boz
Cheese should be kept in cool.
ory place and wrapped in a clean
cloth moiftened with vinegar 90 pre-
vent the formation OF mould.
II food Ia handled In the above
manner Il is not likely TO become
poisonous or dangerous 10 health.
Food IL often expoFed TO Impure afr.
dust and Nth from unclean streets
sn4k surroundlngs This eOntaminates
n and such food, vhc neaten. will
cause intestinal disorders and other
diseases
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-08

creased to - inches. then 20 36.
then 10 -. and finally TO - inches
az minimum. jumping To occasion
Al full pages for special sales
And the business kept on growing
IN proportion.
Just how the Barlow Grocery com
pany. Of Trenton. " j.. feels about
newspaper advertising after this ex.
perience was told by William Barlow
20 The Ad-Route. Of Armour & 60.
TITS easy" he said. to do a quar-
ter Of million dollars worth Of
grocery business in a store Z5 feet
vide and IS feet deep II you will
resort 20 a liberal use OF newspaper
space and print in 4, a real message
% values TO the people Of the com
munity."
Ills arm takes full advantage of
he co cooperation and the advertising
OF national producers like Armour
a Co. Heinz and others whom he
mentions.
By advertising special sales II has
converted dull periods OF the week
into the busiest periods OF all
by 'horogoing service Il has back.
I'd up all rs advertising promised
And now II acknowledge news.
paper advertising "a the real tounda-
ton ~ SIS present business. ON
which u has cashed full returns
Take advertising away from our
business" declared Mr. Barlow
and we would go back 20 the little
store and small business inside OF
two months"
Can IL be done?
r. can be done because u has been
sone. and Is being done all The time
~ Route.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-08
What Indemnity After the
War For No Mans Land?

Whatever the peace terms-no matter vher
they are made-who car estimate a just inden
nifty for No Mans I-and7
That narrow strip which twists and turns BE-
tween the trenches OF Europe's opposing arm
les has a value different from any other stretci
OF land on earth.
Over 5000 900 men have been killed since tn
war began according TO figures computed b
the War Study Society OF Copenhagen
How many hundreds OF thousands have died v
No Mans Land will not D. known until tho
army records OF al nations have become par
Of history.
II Is not BY its xid;h-sRt frngrh That the price
or The uneven lane between the barbed wire en-
tangiemepts can Be reokoned: the number OF It's
dead. the blood which the ground has soaked up.
the agony OF wounded men who lived hours or
DAYS beyond help OF a friend mercy OF an
enemy. the thwaried purposes OF youth must
be added TO the estimate
With the Tast breath of every soldier dying 80.
there went out from the world spark OF heroism
and who can set price on heroes
Every man dying there left behind some un-
fulfilled ambition. some duty unaccomplished.
sonie plan OF living uncornpleted. some work Of
love undone-just az dear 90 him, and just as
likely 10 be made true by him. had he lived. "a
any great project or hope 81 men living In the
safe places Of the world today
Painters. sculptors. poets inventors, men II
the shops and the fields. all are buried or burned
together or their bones lie bleaching somewhere
along this modern "sacra via" Of the nations
All who survive the war will profit by their
sacrifice II the right kind OF peace is made.
All the world is debtor 10 them. but all the
nations together cannot pay a suitable indemnity
for No Mans Land
No material compensation can be made for
spiritual values.
The most that anyone can do ia 20 stop. once
In while. and think in all humility and sincerity
OF those who die in war that better world may
come.