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DRAFTED MEN TOLD WHERE AND WHEN
 TO BE EXAMINED
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of the above affidavits is s1ooo0 fine and a maximum of 10 years in the pen itentiary Proof every claim must be supported with from two to three affidavits.
 People who are desirous of having their names transferred to local boards for ex- animation in cities other than the one they registered in, must make request on proper form under oath to the local board in town where they registered designating by name and number the board to which they desired to be transferred; this can be done any time within 10 days after date upon which the notice they receive was posted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
Files for Educators at Library

The public library has on file copies of the Portland (Ore) Oregonian giving in detail the account of the proceedings of the National Education association, in session there July s-14. Questions of importance on all phases of education were discussed, and these papers should prove of interest, especially to the prin- cipals and teachers of Birmingham. They may be seen in the reference department at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
GREAT DUTCH LINER
 STRIKES MINE, BUT
 ARRIVES AT PORT
The Noordam, Sailing Along Norwegian Coast, Goes Into the Danger Zone
 During Rain Squalls

Amsterdam, August 4.-The Holland American steamship Noordam struck mine while bound for Holland and although badly damaged reached port under her own steam. Owing to the low water. however, she was not able to enter and salvage vessels are standing by. The cargo will be un- loaded and officials of the line de- clared that the Noordam might have to be run aground.
 The Noordam carried 327 passen- gers and a crew of 270. a total of 507. all of whom were Saved. Of the S6 in the second cabin and 85 in the steerage.
 The explosion occurred at o'clock in the afternoon in stormy weather, with a boisterous sea running. The passengers were transferred to the tug Thames, which accompanied the steam CT at the time
 ACCIDENT DESCRIBED
 Describing the occurrence, Dr. Henry Van Loon. one of the passen- gers. said:
 "On August 3 during a very severe storm the Noordam was hit on the starboard by a mine, probably two mines. as there were two explosions, completely demolishing the lifeboats in the second class and causing a dan- gerous list. but no casualties. AL though heavy sea was running, un- der the most praiseworthy discipline all the passengers were saved, after the women and children were first helped.
 The tugboat Thames picked up all the survivors in the course of about three hours. Again the heavy seas and dangerous squalls threatened to complete destruction of the small and overloaded craft, and floating mines added to the horrors of the 1S-hour trip to land. which was borne in ex- emplary and cheerful spirit.
 CONTINUED VOYAGE
 Meanwhile the Noordam. although apparently hopelessly crippled, con- tinued her voyage. All the stokers and other members of the crew returned to their ship, where the captain and officers had been using all their ef- forts tc save food supplies for those on board the lg."
 There wers only two Amreicans among the ssensers. who were for the most p Dutch colonials and of- ficials hop yard bound. Charles Drost, businet man of Boston. Mass, was one of the Americans. From his ac- count and that of others it would ap- pear that the Noordam. after enjoying fair weather down the Norwegian coast, ran into rain squalls. in which the steamer doubtless ran across the edge of the safety channel into the . mine zone.
 Astonishment was expressed that Dutch warships did not come to the rescue, but it Is explained this was due to their strict orders to avoid the mine zone.
 This is the second time the Noordam has struck a mine. Her cargo's value Is estimated at s2,000.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
DETAILED FOR
 FLORIDA DUTY

Lieut.. Henry Boxer, M. o. R. C.. has been detailed to Florida to examine ap- plicants for the second officers re- serve training camp and upon comple- ton of this work will return to his station at Fort McPherson, Ga.
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announced that one of the most inn portant units of the si1,0O0,OO0 con struction work to be done in the Bir- mingham district was the l1o-incn plate mill. it was realized in indus trial circles that the next step would probably be a shipbuilding plant at which the immense ship plates to be made a this mill at Fairfield could be utilized.
 Mobile for sometimes has been on the qul vive in expectation of ship building plant development and there will be great rejoicing that that city Is to get a plant backed by the great resources and facilities of the Steel corporation.
 NEWS GRATIFYING
 But the news will also be highly gratifying to the people of Birming- ham. not only because of the closer relations 1t will necessarily bring about between the states great indus trial center and it's only seaport city, but also from the fact that plant of the magnitude which is no doubt contemplated will mean the manufac-
  titles.
 FABRICATED STEEL In the construction of ships in these days one of the most important items is fabricated steel. In this connection it should be borne Tn mind that Mir Crawford also recently announced that one of the big units at Fair field would be fabricatinR shops where steel shapes of all kinds are to be worked up.
 The announcement, of the acquire ment of a site at Mobile Is but am | other step in the Steel corporations s 1 announced determination to come into the southern field for the develop | ment of its properties in this section | on scale commensurate with their natural importance.
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FRANCE STRONGER
 THAN EVER BEFORE
 CLAIM OF TARDIEU
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casualties" in killed and prisoners have dropped from 5.41 per cent of all mo- bilized forces at the battle of the Marine to 1.2S per cent during the last six months of 1916 that France is holding 574 kilometers of the 73s kilo- meters on the western front and that her troops in June of this year were facing s1 of the 123 German divisions concentrated on that line.
 As to guns, the conssnissioner shows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
BESSEMER ID VOTE
 0NNEW BOND ISSUE
Exemption Board Has Com pleted Official Lists of
 Drafted Men

Bessemer, August 4-(speciall Much interest is being manifested in the issuing of the sS0.oOo bond issue of the city. This matter was discussed at a recent mass meeting and the gathering expressed themselves as fa- voring the bond issue. II was brought up at the last meeting of the city council and was referred to the judi ciary committee to report back. This the committee will do at the meeting of the aldermanic body Tuesday night.
 A number of public spirited citizens will petition the city council to re- instate the appropriation for the Car negie library at the beginning of the next fiscal year. A couple of years ago the appropriation, which was at that time 5000 per year. was reduced to S480 and since that time no addi- tional appropriation has been allowed.
 Rapid progress is being made by the local exemption board in compiling the official lists of the numbers and names of the men drafted and up to the pres ent time about 5000 names have been listed. Maj. Thomas T. Huey stated this afternoon that at least another week would be required 10 complete the work.
 The Princess theatre on Second ave- nue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, which has recently been re modelled and repaired, was formally opened to the public today under the management of J. A. Snider. manager of the Grand theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05

Of the fable as distinguished from the parable there are but two ex- amples in the Bible, The first of these is that of the trees choosing thcit. king. (Judges K, S-15); the second that of the cedar of Lebanon and the thistle II Kings xiv, g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
Russian Senate Building
 Is Robbed of Antiques

Petrograd August 4.-Sx armed men, three of whom were disguised as sol diers, motored to the Senate building, garrotted the guards, stole silver statue of Catherine II, and other antiques valued at 100000 rubles.
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Free and Accepted MaSons, will have watermelon cutting Wednesday night.
 A surprise wedding which took place last night was that of Miss Mary Jessie Freeman and Jacob Joseph Geisen, which was solemnized at the parish home in the presence of a few relatives and friends, the ceremony being pronounced by the Rev. Father Germain, pastor in charge of St. Aloysius church. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Knox Freeman of this city and is well known and very popular here, while the groom has made Bessemer his home for a number of years. MT. and Mrs. Geisen will be at home for the present with the brides parents
 The people of Bessemer are assured a treat on August IA, at the high school auditorium, when the Rev. Germain, pro- lessor of dramatics at St. Bernard col lege, will read Tennyson's poem, "Enoch Arden" Father Germain will be accom- panied by Miss Olga McCurdy of. Bir- mingham, who will render music from Strauss. written for the selection.
 The United Charities and Hospital Board will hold it's regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the president Mrs. E. M. Owen. on Fifth avenue.
 The home of Mr. and Mrs Walter Stag ner was the scene of pretty hospitality last night when they entertained a num- Der of friends in celebration of the fif- teenth birthday of their cousin, Miss Ida Lovelace The house was prettiy decor ated for the occasion in the national col ors Following a series of games geography contest was enjoyed, the first prize box of candy. being won by Mrs. Will Cargile while the boys prize a tie, was won by Arson Lovelace. Music and games were enjoyed, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where delicious refreshments were served, the birthday cake with it's 15 burning candles forming the center decoration of the table,
 Miss Rosebud McWilliams has returned from a visit to relatives in Tuscumbia.
 Mrs. George Davies has returned from visit with relatives in Tennessee.
 Mrs. Walter J. Ferguson of New Or leans Is the guest of Mrs. Lee Moody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05

An alloy of two per cent palladium with silver is said to form a good sub stitute for platinum in contact and spark devices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
BELIEFS ARE CLEAN
DRILLING IN STREET

The rain has not interfered serious ly with the training of those soldiers whose camps are located on nle4. ground. It has compelled the aban- donment of some of the low-lying camps, however. and the men are being drilled on the paved streets.
 Today there was bomb throwing and automatic rifle contests between picked French and American teams. The scores were close. but the decision was given to the Americans.
 A French interpreter attached to the camp was wounded Thursday by the accid ental explosion of grenade. He may lose his sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
CHURCH NOTICES

The Baptist Young Peoples union and the Christian Endeavor society will hold joint meeting Sunday evening at o clock at the First Presbyterian church, at which time the following programme will be rendered with Miss Eugenia Stew ems as leader: Devotional exercises, Making His Praise Glorious Scripture reading, John Braley; introduction, lead CT; Our Presence Is an act of Praise, Harold Smith; Prayer May Be High Form of Expression of Praise Miss Lora Robinson; Personal Testimony Is ot Great Value in Praise Service,'' Miss Elizabeth Herbert; Giving May Have a Large Place in Making His Praise Glori- ous.'' Miss Alberta Davidson; "The Place of Music in Praise Service" Mrs. L. M. Barnett; special music by quartet composed of George Houston Owen Will Hams, Macon Williams and pr. l.. M. Barnett; Thy Will Be Done,' Miss Eel phia White; "The Place of Preaching Tn Praise Service" George Houston; "A Sack of Worries Otto Sanders.
 The regular services will be held at the First Methodist church Sunday by the pastor, the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins,
 The regular services will be held al Trinity Episcopal church Sunday morning at Il o'clock by the rector, the Rev. No ble c. Powell. Sunday school at s:4s O'clock. The public is invited to be pres ent.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. A. K Tatum at the home of Mrs. A. Davidson on Seventh avenue.
 Circle No 3 of the Pastors Helpers will meet Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock al the home of Mrs, Oscar Harner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
AMERICAN CAMP IN FRANCE FLOODED BY
 TORRENT|AL RAINS
Men Are Drilling, However, in Streets of Villages Be- tween Showers-Billets
 Are Clean
By the As.ocIated Pres.

American Training Camp in France August 4.-The rain. which has done so much to hold up the offensive in Flanders, has spread its dripping maH- tie over the American training camp For almost an entire week the only dry day has been Wednesday. when Major General Pershing paid his first flying visit.
 There has been a distinct touch Of winter in the weather and the men have had a foretaste of what Is tc come in November. December, Janu- ary and February when the compar- atively few hours of daylight gener- ally are shrouded in deep grey mists. The rains have been a good test for the housing accommodations of the American troops, all of whom. how ever, have been dry and happy
 BELIEFS ARE CLEAN
 It is wonderful to see the trans formations that have taken place m the French villages. barns and farm houses, where the soldiers are billeted. ever known before.
 The American area fin France is constantly spreading and barracks arc springing up Tn many places.
 The Americans are already learning the art which the French and Brit ish call camouflage-t art of dis guise. The tents and the roofs of some of the smaller barracks are covered by branches of. trees and twigs so that they will not be distinguished readily bV aViatOrS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
T. c. I. BNYS SITE FOR : GREAT SHIPBUILDING
 PLANTS IN MOBILE
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nessee company, would build a snIp- building plant at some point on the gulf coast and the assumption was that it would be at Mobile because of the convenience of that port to the company's operations in the Birming ham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
sl2.50 5 Sanitary sQ.45 Refrigerator O Y

While Refrigerators have ad- vanced greatly in price. you'll find FULLY a 25 per cent RE- DUCTION at the Blue Pencil Sale-Yes, on terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

Jefferson Valley lodge No. 795. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will have a watermelon cutting Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-05
Twenty-Four Killed and 25 Injured m
 Big Mine Explosion

Clay, Ky, August 4.-Twenty-four men dead and 25 injured was the known toll of an explosion here early today in the south entry of No. mine of the West Kentucky Coal company, accord ing, to Charles S. Richardson, vice presi- dent and general manager.
 Of approximately 40 men in the mine at the time of the explosion, 115 had been brought to the surface early tonight,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-21
HEATING

MAXIM KELSEY, health. heat. better and
cheaper than hot water or steam; 1000 refer
ences: both phones. 1927 Filbert at
HOT-wATER HEATING-Interesttnr estimates
Cunningham. 1915 Sellers st. Phone or postal
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AUTOMOBILES TO HIRE

10 HIRE-Day or night. brand-new 5-passenger
touring cars, -Sl.23 hour; new 7-passenger
lmousnts $l.10 hour up; weddings. funerals
speciality. 1888 Rldge ave. BELL phones.
Pop. 1911 or Pop. 140l or Pop. 1917: Key
stone, Park lls2 Special rates by day,
TRUCK 3h tons, Mack, by day or month, with
driver. Telephone Preston 230S.
ecYLINDER Cabette limousine; very private
looking; by day or month Call Wyo. $50.
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AGENTS

-.,-o,IoPiTE Insurance offers 70 an energetic
htlls forceful salesman one OF the best op-
Anl nl,nni,ies in the commercial field, permanent
poIs,ssnns.. renewal interest and a saving to
nnsl nnnisrv holders; even though you may not be a
pe3l ..,,,an but feel you can become one. an
t-..ss sivine references and present employ
re,t see II. s. Bradley. 926 Chestnut St
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APARTMENTS

DE I.ANCEY APIS. 23oO PINE ST.
Suite ( rooms and bath.
Suite u rooms and baths.
MiNTURN r. WRIGHT G. co.
il2 Morris Bldg,
CENTRAL APARTMENTS
NORMAN :. SIl ERWObb & co.
Spruce 1871. 1921 WALNUT ST. Race 3025
18TH s. 32S-Furu.. uufurn. /. room, ath,
with, without kitchcnette. cleo, hot-watcr
heat Phone Walnut Sill. Janitor service.
TWO CENTRAL apartments, rooms and bath;
NoRMAN's. SHERWOOD & CO. 1921 Walnut.
POPLAR ST, 142O--Two rooms and private
bath, nicely furnishedI hot-water heat. electric
lights. hardwood floors
18TH, s.. 32S-Fqr;, unfurn. !; room bath.
heat; janitor service. Phone Walnut san
APARTMENTS-1- . rms, with priv bath: all
cows; furn. or unfurn. Apply 020 ". 10th st.
LOCUST, 1503-Suite of rooms and bath;
also single rooms
MT VERNON. 1s2l-Desrable front room and
bath; southern exposure.
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

MRS. NICHOLAS, 1920 Balnbridge st-First-
: class male and female help supplied wanted
buffers, second men, yalets house emen. couples.
$40 to 800: cooks. $50 to $40; nurses. kitchen
maids or ( girls together and help for ali
capacities. Phone Locust 2l3O
hrs. KANE, 51t s. 10Th St. wishes and sup
Plies all kinds Of nrst-class white help; best
ref Phone Spruce ~3401.
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ptfetNFss SERVICE COMPANY
-, prsNGINEER-Several rod chain. level
CiNihh ,ra1sit men. Also construction fOremcn.
TANT--Expcrt on books. cost, au-
,ns,S ,snlsss,Sff;EifPERs-Pub slss utilities, hotel and
:. ,,glrSFpi grS7FspPf fiNrENDENTs-Drop-forge plant; hle
] rgyoSLtosGRAPHERs-sis to s25; clerks, si2
20 5Syre sSy until placed 1901 Land Title.
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SANITARIUMS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SanitarIum tEcniIvorth
tnnl: unsectariani beautiful LOCATION; acres.
spacious porches; moderate rates; medical
stan. Fern Rock sta, p. 4 r. X. r.; 10th
and Medary ave-. lhila. Phone Oak Lane
1884.
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION special scientific care.
nervous, elderly and rest cases; every com
fort nurses; booklet Dr. Randall Chestnut
lIlll. IhlIa.. and WlllMu9l. " J.. by tho sea.
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'eTTuAT1oNs wANTED-FEMALE

eooryEEPER--Ass Assistant bootkeeper; general
tVVgiNtss work: 3 years experience; reference.
SiO Ledger Office
= rt6istyrFpER wishes hrst-class positl ION; thor
bOv,Sbiy experienced. $40, Ledger Central.
srS6prepONDENT and. sales letter writer;
Vvlites,.n with advertising experience, executive
Frtiitv and initiative, seeks business cUnncc.
.ton Offering good opportunity. NJ 444 Led
ser Central
f<eFseNAKER desires appointments by day.
Phh,.h class. best reference; advanced styles
$50. LedEcr Central
fTFNoGRAPHER-S years experience; gradu.
o.n,s pbiia High School aud business college; 3
-ssrs with present employer; cOnversant with
iron and steel and electrical business; best OF
rsterenccs NJ Cos. Ledger Office.
WING LADY. VIM. Penn High School pradu.
80 desires position as stenographer and
eIsficai work = ola, Ledger Office.
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USED AUTOMOBILES

For SAFE
elegant mechanical condition; $3.50.
THE WHITE Co, 2l6 n. BROAD ST.
clDiLLAES-19i5 and 1910 models thoroughly
eyerhauled, repainted and guar9nteed by us.
CHANDELIERS
The following Chambers are all
REBUILT, REPAINTED AND GUARANTEED
1917 4,PASS. ROADSTER
s 1917 CHANDLER TOURING CAR
1910 CHANDLER TOURING
1918 CHANDLER TOURING
HERBERT COOK COMPANY
NJ A. PYOTT
FoRD. TOWN BODY; LIKE NEW; BARGAIN.
t4i1 LOCUST ST
foRD-i0iG touring; fully equipped; mechanical
" good; bargain. G. Gehm"hl, l4ll Locust
HAYNEs 10 7-passengcr limousine. newly
BELL MoTOR CoMPANY. G1s n. Broad ct.
MISUNDERSTANDING 1G-MODELS
- FANNING MATHIS co.
BROAD AND RACE STREETS
John T. CunninFnam, Manager Used Car Dept.
MkxwEl.L SEDAN 1917; took third prize at
-Ppiia Auto Snow. Eull particulars at Her.
mann's Garage. 2733 Cabot at.
srANLEY rses kerosene for fuel. Can YOU beat
i' sTANLEY M v'| |MorroR ro c%RRRiAGE' 81 GnE''c coo
1925 Chestnut st.
1914 JEFFERY SEDAN, equipped with new Sill
yertown cords and Leo puncture-proof tires:
Bseiow.wiiley Motor Co. 8Oi N. Broad st.
Used TRUCKS-several well-known makes.
tS bodias. Garford CART Phia Co Co. Ss6s CHESTNUT
USED CARS OF. THE BETTER KIND.
sssa6 SO e Us RRoA6 ry 81 An Mr, rn WiiSuT' T'r'''i
BARGAIN-Ford 1915 touring car: good tires;
bod. lil1 Locust Ht.
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BUSINESS PERSONALS


DIAMONDS BoudHT, fun vatue p,,d c.u or
address 1880 N 10th 81 '''u' P"iu ~" VT
nldEd I5iIF Ei ssslp' manicuring los Heed
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FURNISHED APARTMENTS
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

---- 245 s. JUMPER
~. roon, and bath, rooms and bath,
Sooms TSg bath and ktchen' possession guaran-
tSed October ], 1917.
yU.,rut so2o Liberty Bldg, Race 22TO.
New Elevator Apartment Building.
90 IeTH HOUSEKEEPING APART
iSSfENT, CONSISTING OF 4 ROOMS, KITCH-
TSNETTE AND BATH.
FRANK II. OFF
1lB s. 18TH ST
HOUSEKEEPING APTs., all parts OF city, rents
gSS 10 s55 per month. Call, phone or write for
Information. samuel Stern, 1901 Chestnut,
ieTH ST. NJ. l4Ol--Two housekeeping rooms
furnished. htchenette, 50 up; room, private
bath, S5i single rooms. $3.50 up.
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SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

lrrotrNT Mt Rookkeeper, office manager axe
pa. exempt; married. l. sos. Ledger Branch
Front and Allegheny ave.
cHAUFFEUR, married; expert msch9nici ca
fsrred. VIM Weaver. Devon. Pa WAYNE 772.
F1N experienced in office work educated in
dustrIols desires position best Of references
0I3g jefferson St, Germantown.
NAN AND WIFE, white; good butler and cook: A:
$50 ner month, reference. $685. Lambert st.,
Germantown.
NAN AND WIFE coiored. reliable, wish posi-
: tiors private family man butler, wife cook
or chambermaid. J 5I3. Ledger Central.
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TypEWR1rERs AND SUPPLIES
WANTED

AyTIoIrE furniture, broken jewelry gold. sill
ysr false teeth. feather bsds "Antlques.''
T9b Walnut Phone Walnut 1929. Est. 1868.
RRoKEN JEwELRY, antiques, pistols, coins.
81, hooks with prices pay mailed, l5c, j. II.
BOSS Peoples store), 266 S. llth. Wal. 44s0.
CAsT-oFF suits. overcoats. dress suits. shoes.
others send postal; we call city suburbs day,
Bros, i444 South ST.
TTTIRNITURE, pianos, carpets, ANTIQUES, entire
or part houses bouEht f9E eSsh pi no mater no"
FfTRNfTURE, ETc,, WANTED, BEERD, 1857
tpEFsNSSSNsGRoVfl (BFL. PoPLAR). PREs.4707 w.