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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Cases From Sixth Division
 for the Supreme Court

Montgomery February 15-tSpecial) Under an agreement whereby the su- preme court decides 60 per cent and court of appeals 40 per cent of all appeals, the appeiiate court tonight announced that the following cases from the sixth (Bir- mingham) division with several others had been transferred to the supreme court:
 Mrs. R. H. Fries vs Acme White Lead and Color Works: R. H. Long ct al. ys J z. E. Gwyn. admr.; J. T. Lowery vs. Mutual Loan society; F. Perlesie ct al. vs. l., P. Cook; Georgia Casualty co. vs. Richard W. Massey. V. Millitello ys. R. r. Roden Grocery Co.,; Isaac E, I.ovelass ct al. vs. Zachary Taylor Hardy:' R, |. McCay vs. Katherine J. Parks: D Fl Allen TVS. Mrs. Georgia Ella stradford admrxs; pr. J. D. s. Davis vs. Adalins l.. Findley: Caravella Ice Co. ys. Wi,I Hubbard: Kelley Realty Co vs Botsford; Jenkins Taxicab Co. vs. Georea H. Estes; James w. Lusk ct Al vs Champion Register Co.,: White Swan Laundry Go vs. Ena Wehrhan: A T Danforth vs. Press Burchfield: Tennea- see Coal. Iron and Railroad Co. vs. |. ". Bum; Atlanta. Birmingham and Al lantics Ky. Go. vs. John Reynolds: n. O. Partridge vs. Richard Bates ct all. B. B. Postern vs. E. H. Glenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
BOOSTING SOUTH'S DAIRY PRODUCTS
Mississippi Agent Says State Will Produce 100000
 Pounds of Butter

l.. G. Mulholland. federal agriculture tural college, was, in Birmingham yes terday, pushing the products of Missts- sipprs big chain of creameries. MT. Mulholland put in busy day with the wholesalers and helping to find an out let for the dairy products Of the state he represents.
 "Mississippi is undoubtedly the lead ing southern state in the way of cattle raising" said MT. Mulholland "We now have 21 creameries in operation. and the outlook is for record output of 4.0oo.GV pounds of Al butter Last year. the mark went over 100000, but since then a large number of fine cattle have been imported and several creameries added. I am in Birmingham today % help Mis- sssippi find an outlet for her produc- ton.
 We have built up the cattle of the state from tick-infested herds to a tick free state in a few years, and the trick sets a good example to states and com munitles who are fighting the dipping vats Mississippi is the only southern state from which the government aas lifted the tick quarantine,
 "Mississippi is booming from one end to the other. Her early vegetables are netting the truckers handsome returns. and it is great poultry state. At Cuff port and other coast cities shipbuilding plants are springing up overnight.
 T find Birmingham great city, and as a consuming center it has wide reputation. It is pleasing to note that more and more southern products are being used here in preference to eastern and western outputs.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
NATIONAL TENNIS
 JOURNEYS ID BE
 RESUMED IN 1913

New York, February 15.--By an almost unanimous vote, the United States Ma tional Lawn Tennis association decided at its annual meeting here tonight to re- sume championship tournaments, the pro- ceeds to be turned over to the war de- partment's commission on training camp activities
 The treasurer's report showed a little more than s30O00 invested in bonds and
 on deposit, with total assets of s34, ,2S1.
 The expenses for last season were ap- proximately $100O0, and receipts s5O00. The
 deficit was due to the lack of income from national and international tourna- ments.
 The report of the ambulance fund com mittee showed that close to S50.000 had been obtained by subscription and ex- hibition matches. Two sections of 20 ambulances each are in course of prep aration. 1t was stated. An amendment adopted adds one-six- teenth of an inch in diameter and one- sixteenth of an ounce in weight to the present average of the balls used in tournaments.
 The executive committee was instruct
 ed to Investigate and report upon the equalization of voting power, and it was
 resolved that a committee be appointed
 to study and consider the various ques-
 tions involved in the present amateur
 rule, and to report at the next annual
 meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
One -T0n-of Coal Rule
 Will Be Maintained
Fuel Board to Continue Rule in Force During the Recent Coal
 Shortage

The rule allowing but one ton of coal to each householder will not be set aside, it was decided at the meeting of the Jefferson county fuel adminis- tration board yesterday morning in room 3s4. Brown-MarN building.
 In view of the more moderate wealth. CT, numerous requests have been made to the board to have the order re- ycked. hut Eugene Brown, acting chairman, and the other members of the board, were of the opinion that 1t was best to keep the rule in force.
 This win give the retail coal dealers an opportunity to secure an adequate supply on h and to meet any emergency. The inventories or retails dealers have not yet been received at the local of flee of the fuel board. but they are expected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Sergeant Verne Marshall
 Completes Alabama Tour

Sergeant Verne Marshall of the United States army. who has been detached to speak in the interest or the war savings campaign with special reference to it's part in winning the war will return from Tuscaloosa this morning and then leave for Anniston. where he will conclude his tour of Alabama with speeches Ifn the afternoon and at night The state war savings stamp campaign committee is advised that two large audiences fin An- niston are expected for him.
 It had been planned for Sergean. Mar shall to speak in Birmingham yesterday at places selected by the Jefferson Coun- ty Council of National Defense but word came early in the morning from Tusca loOsa that arrangements had been mada for his appearance in that city Friday afternoon and evening. Accordingly. the engagement with the local council of de- fense was cancelled and the sergeant took the morning train for Tuscaloosa.
 At state headquarters it was stated that the sergeant had done effectiys work in Alabama for the war savings campaign and the national war savings committee at Washington would be in- formed to that effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
UNIVERSITY TEAM . ID MEET 1w FIVE
 IN ANNUAL TITLE

The Young Mems Christian association basketball team will play the University of Alabama tonight at the Young Men & Christian association gymnasium. and with the improvement of the college boys the game should be a close affair
 The local team is not in the best of condition, but is determined to make the coilegians work for every point they score. Captain Henley is better than he was few days ago but has been unable to participate in a practice this week Coach Mitchell has not decided definitely on his lineup and will not know who he is going to use until the game starts
 The Alabama alumni are banking on their team to win and are expected to be out and root for their favorites. Di- retor Noojon of the university states that the boys have just struck their stride and are confident of giving the "Y'' tossers the. game of their lives The game will start at s;ao. McPhail will probably referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
FRESHMEN WALLOP
 SENIORS AT AUBURN
Thomas Run Paves Way for Victory of the
 Rats"

Auburn February 15.-CSpecial )-In 8 very exciting game of football the seniors let the freshmen put it over on them From the very start it was evident that the freshmen had the best team, but it was from the direct result Of long punt on the part of F'ulghum, for the freshmen, in the first few minutes of the game, that gave the 'rats" their touch down. The seniors kicked off to the freshmen. who received and kicked down ately the seniors kicked, but the punt was short and the freshmen gained the ball in their 2o-yard line.
 Thomas for the rats carried the ball f1S yards around right end and within a few minutes carried the ball over for the freshmen Fulghum kicked goal, A sensational run of 65 yards by Turnipseed for the seniors was the only feature of the latter part of this half. He Inter cepted an attempted drop kick and raced down the field before he was caught. However, with this advantage the sem iors could not count.
 The second half found the seniors fighting desperately to overcome the early lead of the freshmen. but to no avail. The ball see-sawed up and down the field and the seniors tried end runs and forward passes. but the best they could do was to hold the rats from further damage.
 The half ended with the ball in the middle of the field. For the freshmen, Andrews at end played stellar game He was instrument in breaking the sweeping end runs of the seniors and holding them for downs. Flemming Hall at center and Thomas at half also played good games for the freshmen. Allen at quarter played the best game with a close second In Reynolds.
 The summary tells the rest:
 Seniors: Miller, center; Sims, right guard; Hyman. left guard; Turnipseed, right tackle; Guest. left tackle; Frauloy, right end; Donahue. left end; Allen. quarterback: Reynolds (captain). right half; Phillips, left half; Horran, fullback.
 Freshmen: Hall. Center; Crane right guard; Bonner. left guard; Loller, right tackle; Bullock, left tacl<le Bell, right end; Andrews, left end; Marlborough, quar- ter back; Thomas (captain), right half: Fulghum, left half; Shirling, fullback.
 Substitutions for Seniors, Armstrong for Phillips. Hudson for Horran, Milliken for Hyman, Kirby for Donahue; Freshmen, Wilkinson for Bell. Referee, Ducote. Umpire, Cath. Head liensman, Black shear. Time of halves, 121s minutes. Time keeper, Coach Donahue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
HAS KILLED THOUSANDS

This type of smallpox has in times past killed people by the hundreds of thousands and nations have been al- most depopulated by it.
 Free vaccination continues in ee rect at the city hall and county health olIlces and the people are earnestly asked to take advantage of such pro- tection.
 So far not single case of small pox mas occurred in person who was % esei successfully vaccinated and for this reason such persons are r;van ah soiute protection by vaccination and are not liable to be deprived of their lDerty by quarantine even though they nave been in direct contact with the disease s.'e
 However, all persons, whether pre- Niousiy successfully vaccinated or not. are urged to submit to representation, as precautionary measure in the face or the possibility of an epidemic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
HObB|E RULES ON :. FLOUR SUBSTITUTES
Farmers Must Use Other Substitute Cereals Besides
 Corn Meal, Is Statement

The rule Of the food administration requiring retail merchants to purchase substitute cereals, pound for pound ha s brought many inquiries from country merchants interference to the use of corn meal by farmers.
 Spier Whitaker county food adminis- trator, received the following comrnuni- cation from State Food Administrator IT. M. Hobbie, which is self explanatory MT. Spier Whitaker, Food Administrato,
 Birmingham, Ala
 Dear Sir: Replying to yours of the sth in reference to the first order for Hour of the country merchants whose customers have substitutes will say that the country merchant with his first order must buy an equal weight of cereal. AS you Know, we have gone as far as Washington will allow us to go in that we have arranged for the farmer to get flour without the equal purchase of cereal, although Washington feels that there should be no exemption whatever from this rule.
 There is another point of view which the country merchant should see. He owes scme obligation to the food ad- minlstration to introduce to the country trade the use of oatmeal. rice and some few of the substitutes which the coun- " sNs1S iioS Atot, tp tp thIS tune, uSeQ AS a rule the farmers now have more money than in former years and we think that their children should be giv- en oatmeal and that they should serve rice on their tables
 In other words, if the country mer- chant buys these substitutes the burden IS on him to sell these goods and while he does not have to buy a large stock yet we feel that when they are intro duced that the rural consumers win con- tinue to call for them. In other words let's disabuse the mind of the country merchant that corn meal is the only sub stitute which should be used by rural consumers. Yours verv truly
 NJ H0PPJE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16

When Referee Jack Riddle starts the first of series of five bouts at the Birmingham Athletic club tonight be- tween the champions of five classes from Camp Mcclellan and Camp Sheridan, some of the classiest ring encounters ever witnessed here are promised The first bout will start promptly at S:Sc clock.
 The rival scrappers arrived in the city last night and are quartered at the local hotels The teams are composed of five battlers, a rubber and their coach. Spike
 Webb leads the Mcclellan aggregation, while Joe Mandot, former lightweight king, heads the delegation from the Montgomery camp.
 Seats are being sold exceedingly fast, and Secretary Lindsay announced last night that all indications pointed to every nook and corner being occupied by start ing time tonight. Reservations can be made throughout the day until all the seats are sold through Secretary Lind say.
 Coaches of the rival teams declare their men in the best of condition fol the affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Big Bowling Tourney
 Starts at Cincinnati

Cincinnati, February 15. Everything was declared to De in readiness today for the opening of the eightheenth an- nual tournament of the American Bowt- ing congress tomorrow night, when i6 local teams, haiIing from as many as- first balls on the 1k new alleys
 From then until March 10 the alleys will be occupied daily from a. m. until midnight and during this time 65s ive-men teams will contest for supfem- acy. Of this number 2i1 teams from cities other than Cincinnati will roll roll.
 Almost every state in the union is rep-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
MAGLIGNANT CASE

There has occurred in Birmingham case of malignant smallpox, death resulting in 24 hours from the onset A robust, healthy man goes home from hls days work from place where he was in contact with the general pub lie and during the night was suddenly taken ill Early the following informing physician was called and 12 hours later the man is dead. He died from tfe most deadly form of smallpox.
 Smallpox as it has usually occurred m this community in past years, has been Of a more or less mild type, but there has been several epidemics with very high mortality and it is the pos sieility of the disease occurring in the severe form which makes it of so much concern to the health authorities.
 We feel that complete efforts through the press and otherwise have been made to inform the people of this community of the seriousness of the situation and the importance of pro- 'ecting themselves by vaccination without which they cannot escape con- tact The occurrance of a single case O. smallpox of the fatal type as de- pleted above here should prove far more effective in inducing the people 10 'be vaccinated than a compulsory vaccination order and should bring such prompt response that compul- sory vaccination will not become nee eSSary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
TANKS D|CKER|NC
 FOR GEORGIA PEACH

New York, February 15.-Rumors of an important deal affecting the New aork and Detroit American league clubs were current today after q iengthey conference between Miller Hlggins the new Yankee manager. and Frank Navin, president of the De- tioit club. It was generally believed that the deal involves the transfer of l'y Cobb to the New York club
 hope to land two outfielders be- lote we leave for the south," Huggins salc after the conference "One of them Is Clarence Walker, for the last two years with Boston. As to the other man, can't give his name at this tune If we put through anything if Will not be made for a week at 1east. Nothlns will be done until return rom Cincinnati next week"
 + IS understood that President Run- pert of the New York club would be wiling to pay price never hereto CobbSto New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Obedience to Orders Won New York Fight,
 Declare SuffragistS

Obedience to orders by campaign work CTS was given as the secret of the sue cess of the equal suffrage movement in New York at the meeting last night of the local Equal Suffrage association held at Cable hall. The speakers were Miss Mary Parke London and Mrs. J. 0. Bo- neIIi, who took an active part Sin the New York campaign The speakers told of the wonderfuk organization of the woman's party nthe Empire State and gave some interesting ssidelights and per sonal experiences of the campaign.
 The meeting was well attended and much routine work was transacted Tho registration Of women for civil service and stenographic courses is making good progress aud many women added their names to the list last night Miss Anne lia Worthins ton, president of the local association. itated that the registration booksl will bs open daily at the suffra. xist headQuasters from II to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
SMALLPOX VICTIM FINED FOR FAILURE
 TO REPORT HIS CASE

John Dansley. negro. was fined $50 in the police court yesterday by He- ccrder Martin for violation of the health law. Dansley. it is alleged. had the smallpox and he failed to report the case to the health department aft CT he had been warned
 Health Officers Holcombe and Brown arrested Dansley. It is allegcd one case of ma1lpox had developed at Dans1eys. home at East Birmingham and was removed to the pesthouse. He was ordered to report any other out breaks. He caught the disease and failed fto comply with the regulations. He was sent to the pesthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Damaged Ship Returns

An Atlantic Port, February 15--Ari American passenger steamship which left here yesterday returned today with a large hole above her starboard wateriine amidships. She was in collision shortly after midnight with an unknown steamer, the fate of which was not learned The senger ship was hit by the bow of the other vessel. whose anchor was torn off when they separated and left in the hole made by the collision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Wholesaler Forced to Give
 Excess Profits to Red Gross

Columbia. S. C.. February 15.-A South Carolina wholesale dealer today gave the Red Cross society check for $40. representing the proceeds of excess charges on sugar The food administra- ton agreed not to revoke his license II he would take this step. This. was au- nounced by the food administrator. wisn. however, did not sdivulze the name of the dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
EPIDEMIC OF FATAL
 TYPE Is FEARED BY
 HEALTH OFFICERS
Smallpox Situation Is Very Serious, Says Dr. Bowling and Vaccination of All
 Citizens Urged

Smallpox claimed it's first victim in death in Birmingham late Thursday night, when J. Il. Gunter of 24o Grace street, East Lake. succumbed to the ravages- of a malignant form of the disease. Mir. Gunter was only sick aFout 24 hours, according to the re- ports of the health authorities. He was only 20 years xold and is survived by his widow and two children.
 The death of Mir. Gunter has caused grave concern among the health au- an epidemic of the worst type is feared Dr. J. D. Bowling, health of lieer. regards the smallpox situation as most serious and urged the syolun- tary vaccination of all citizens in or oer that compulsory vaccination may not be resorted to. Dr. Dowlinas $ TH- -frS..
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-12-12

tion and experiences in the treatment
of the sfphnehzA among the soldiers.
spoke AT cchaiderabie length On the
a the epidemic and
she method a. banding It at the mill
tary cansonm<nts, He said the orig.
inai death rate among The soldiers
taking pneunonia following the in
fiuenxa was from Il to s. per cent,
varying according TO the natural
heaithfulness Of the localities where
the various sfsinins camps were sitn-
ated. After better understanding of
the disease Was obtained the percent
age Of fatality was considerably re-
duced. About Z per cent Of all the
cases Of innuenx& among the troops in
the cantonmeats developed pneumo-
mia Fort Logan. Colo. according to
DR.. Hutton. the soldier encampment
having higher alfitude above the sea
than any other Ia the country. vas
credited viii the lowest mortality
among the troops,
After an exhaustive presentation Of
data reiatire 70 the influenza. here
and elsewhere. the council adopted a
set Of rules and regulations 10 be put
into operation, for The control OF the
disease IN Canon City They are pub
Hshed IN anolher column Of this issus
Of The Daily, neccrd. and need cot be
repeated IN this eonuection.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-12-12
Children Are
Prohibited from
Congregating

Under the rules and regulations
adopted by The City Council acting in
the capacity Of board of health last
Monday night, children are prohibited
under penalty from congregating for
the playing of games or for sports of
any kind. until such time as the re-
strictions for the spread of the infiu-
enza are set aside by the authorities.
In too many instances people do not
realize the menace TO the community
from the prevailing epidemic, and chill
dren are too often permitted to gather
IN groups and. crowds for the public
safety. A good many children in the
Canon City district have contracted
the conragion during the last few
weeks, and their experience proves
that they, are By no means immune
from the disease. Hardly a better
means could be devised Tor its spread
than 10 allow children TO assemble for
play or social intercourse of any char
acter. unul health conditions i'm
prove children are much better of on
their own PREMISES than they are in
crowds at the homes of their neish-
bors. AS far as possible they should
stay in their own dooryard as long as
there is danger from running into the
disease elsewhere. FreQaenting the
streets is not good plan and should
be avoided as much as possible.
City Marshal C. F. Skinner this
morniue besau sounding q warning to
children found playing in groups in
the streets The influenza is not To
be cnorted- 1t should be stunned If
possible.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-12-12
Men Indicted on
Nov. III to Get
One Days Pay

TIE local board OF military eyemp-
Tens has Just completed lot OF -spe-
ciai clerical work In connection with
the 20 men Of the sefettiye draft of
Fremone county inducfed into the army
here on November 10. and epuained
for Camp Pike. Ark. on November il.
The day the Rrmfstice was signed. who
were called back 70 civil life By telc-
rrzph few hours later Although
these men have been mustered out
Of the Federal service the matter of
their pay hax not yet been determined
BY the War Department, but Il = ex-
pected they Vim reeetxe compensation
for the one dsy they served under the
coiorr-
These men were members OF the
army for period Of a little less Than
:s hours. and terved the shortest term
OF enlistment Of any contingent Of the
Fremont county selective draft AT
of them wcrc disappointed when or.
tlers were received at Pueblo for them
20 return to Canon City and get their
discharges, The red tape required
by the government TO secure the pay
OF these one-day enlisted men is just
as exacting as IL would be TO obtain
their pay for a three-years' term OF
service.