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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
DELINQUENT REGISTRANTS

Adjt. Gen. J. G. Hubbard of Mont gomery was a visitor to the local exemption board this afternoon and investigated the work of the local board and was pleased with the con ditions he found He stated that ma terials for the board had been ordered and would be received within a short time. Chairman T. T. Huey of the local beard announced this morning that there were 1000 questionnaires which had been returned as unfound by the postoffice department and that time was passing rapidly in which reEistrants could appear before the beard and explain satisfactorily the delay
 G. c. Powell of Pelham and Miss Myrtle Jones of Vance were quietly married this afternoon at o'clock at the study of the First Baptist church by the Rev. M. K. Thornton in the presence of a few friends MT. and Mrs. Powell left immediately for a. short wedding trip.
 Mrs. I. N Sherman announces that she will reopen her kindergarten on Monday, January 2S, for the second school term. All new members are urged to be present at this time for enrolment.
 Tom Stone, a white man. was arrest ed this morning by Officers Thomas and Parrott, on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition law Four quarts of wildcat whisky, one-half gallon of sour corn and a quantity of wine were found. The man was given hearing in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

MT. Mantell will appear in the best ol the Shakesperean roles in which he has attained eminence. There will also be a number of contemporary dramas in his repertoire. The Shakespearean dramas to be presented will include Hamlet" ;" Macbeth" fThe Merchant of Venice" and other dramas in which MT. Mantell has excelled.
 An early booking at the Jefferson the atre is Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo's uproariously funny comedy, Twin Beds,' coming under the direction of A. s. Stern and company. Not in a decade has any play scored such a laughing triumph as Twin Beds a story of domestic life in as fashionable New York apartment house. It is said to be rare theatrical treat The fun is quick and clean, the lines sparklngly witty. and the highly original complica- tions in which the characters find them selves so mirth provoking as to be al- most irresistible, and, best, of all, it leaves a pleasant taste in the mouth. Irwin Beds" played for one solid year in New York; delighted our Australian cousins for six months and is now in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
ADVANCE INFORMATION

It appeared from the evidence to- day that the packers received advance information of a postponement of ac- tion on the Borland resolution by the House judiciary subcommittee. Close watch was kept on the view of con- gressmen in the Borland resolution and agents for the packers in Wash ington, their reports usually being cautiously devised so that the identi ties were indicated only by initial or state. Especial attention was given to Representative Gard of Ohio and Rep resenta tive Morgan of Oklahoma. from whom opposition was feared. Opposi- tion to the Borland resolution, includ- ing flood of telegrams inspired by the packers, was financed. according to the evidence by fund of $15.000 raised on percentage basis among the Armour, Swift, Morris, Cudahy and Zulzberger, or Wilson firms.
 This percentage received the close attention of the commission, who were told by MT. Heney that it was con- tinuation and extension of the pool known as the National packing com pany ordered dissolved by the federal courts in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Soldiers Fighting Equipment

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 The equipment of French infantry man in Napoieon's day consisted of a gun and a knapsack. Today the soldier carries an array of death-dealing weap- ons as complete as that of the arsenal itself.
 Hand grenades and gun grenades, wire shears and rifle are carried by the foot soldier in the advance. Pick-ax and shovel he must have vsrn he reaches tho trenches. Signal lanters .x4 sky rockets must also be carried by the c-- ficers to keep headquarters constantly ill touch with the progress of the fight.
 The periscope and the gas alarm are a necessary as guns. Add to all these the other implements of war and you Will understand why physical fitness is tho principal consideration in the exam ination of recruits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Three Deaths Among Men
 in Oversea Army Reported

Washington, January 2s.-General Pershing today reported the following deaths from natural causes among the American exbeditionary forces: Private Josh Joy. pneumonia. Hora- tio. Miss
 n Private Samuel H. Paisley. pneu- monia. vinton. Roanoke county. Va. Private Clophas Foreman, pneu- monia, Ridge, La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Very Slow Poison
From Tit-Bits.

From Tit-Bits.
 Do you drink coffee?" asked the doc tor of an aged patient
 Yes. was the reply.
 Coffee" continued the M D.. lis a slow poison."
 Yes, very slow" replied the old man. II have taken it daily for nearly 50 years.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Unaccommodating Wells

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 In the desert of western Australia there are wells which yield water only at night Before the water begins to flow, weird hissings and the sound of rushing air may be heard. The phe nomenon is believed to be due to change in the form of the rocky chan nel through which the water flows, and to the extreme change in tenn perature between day and night which occnrs in this region. The hiss Snr is daa to tae escape of air be- fore trsa aNagiGa of the water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Even Break.

From the Boston Transcript
 Do riain girls or pretty girls do bet ter in business?"4
 It's about toss-up. The plain girls don't make so many mistakes. but there are fewer kicks about the blunders the pretty girls make"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. B. H. Sader entertained 35 chill dren at her home in Fairfield Friday afternoon, the occasion being her son, Eiwood' S, tenth birthday Valentine colors of red and white were used throughout the living and dining rooms, hearts and Cupids being suspended from the chan deliers. In the guessing contest Miss Hazel Hawknson received a box of sta tionery, and in the sewing contest the prizes went to Thomas Carter and Hen don Ellis. Sherbet candy and cake were served in the dining room, where the birthday cake with 10 candles graced the center of the dining table. Each guest was presented with a red heart as favor. Mrs. Sadler was assisted in en- tertaning by Miss Harriet Davis, Miss Kathleen Carter and Mrs. Ernest Slye.
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
 At a meeting of Belle Ashe chapter, No 136 Order of the Eastern Star. an address was made by Mrs. Amy Karl, most worthy grand matron. Mrs. Ashe. past grand matron and MT. Ashe, past grand patron; Mrs. Etta Smith. associ- ate grand conductress; Mrs Brewster and Mrs Reid of Birmingham, prominent in Eastern Star circles. were among those present The meeting was largely at teded.
 At the meeting of the Baraca class of the Ensley Baptist church this morning 'Dr. Pulliam. acting president of Howard college, will make an address and solo will be sung by Owen Gillespy. The class will begin at 9:45 o'clock and all men interested are invited to attend.
 Ensley chapter No. 120. Royal Arch Masons, has been granted dispensation to hold their regular meetings on every second and fourth Wednesday evenings, beginning this week and continuing through March on account of the heatiess Mondays. The regular meeting of the lodge will be held Wednesday evening at 7:sc All Royal Arch Masons are in vited.
 President J. D. Matlock of the Ensley Commercial club announces that the meeting of the club will be held Wednes- day evening of this week instead of Mon day. the usual date. Matters of impor- tance will come before the club and all interested citizens are requested to at tend.
 At the community singing at the Twen- ty-seventh Street chapel Tuesday night Rev A. K. Wright will give a talk. and F.. l.. Bryant music director. and Miss Parl Bryant will sing duet Much in terest is being manifested in the weekly sings" The public is invited. Aster chapter. No. 172. Order of the Eastern Star. will serve turkey dinner from II to o'clock and turkey supper from to S:3O o'clock at the Elks' club on Avenue D Thursday. The public is invited.
 PERSONALS Henry Averyt of Detroit will visit his mother. Mrs. NJ. ". Averyt. this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
CHJTRCH NOTICES

Regular services will be held at the Jonesboro Baptist church by the pastor, the Rev J. c. Hall. The morning sub ject will be, "The Call of the Hour" evening, "The Mystery of Sacrifice" All men are especially invited to attend the meeting of the deacons, which will be held Sunday afternoon.
 Sunday morning the Rev. M. K. Thorn ton, pastor of the First Baptist church. will exchange pulpits with the Rev. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
HENEY IS SHOWING
 HOW PACKERS KEPT
 TAB ON CONGRESS
Regular Card Index to Indi- cate Leaning of Mem bers on Inquiry Is
 Discovered

Washington. January 26.-Confiden- tiaI rcports on the attitude of con gressmen toward Legislation for an in- quiry in the live stock and packing industry, taken from the secret files of big packing concerns, were read to- day into the records of the federal trade conmissAa ms meat packing in vcstigation.
 In addition to the continued recital of the efforts made by the packers to forestall affirmative action by Congress in 1916 on the Borland resolution for an inquiry, the commission was given further indication of the qualifications of the packers financial control, which was said by Francis J. Heney, special counsel to extend to the street railway lines of Kansas City, to banks through out the country and to the tin industry. MT. Heney said further evidence along this line would be offered next week.
 POLITICAL RETRIBUTION
 Alleged political retribution visited on congressman inimical to the packers interests also will be one of the major subjects taken up next week, accofd- ing to MT. Heney, who announced that he would offer evidence designed to show that one representative was 1e- feated with the aid of the packers after he made a fight for an investigation of their business.
 "Insidious" methods of endeavorinS to influence congressman through business for their law firms and by appealing to their political welfare will be de-
 veloped, MT. Heney told the commis- sion.
 MUST HAVE PASSES l After it had been disclosed today that | in 1916 R. C. McManus of counsel for 1 Swift (; Co. made a report to the com l pany giving a resume of complaint | filed with the commission and whicf l was confidential under the commission l rules, notices were posted in the com | mission building that hereafter passe! l from heads of departments Will be re | quired for all persons, even employees I who enter the building outside of work l ing hours. When the McManus repor' | was read, MT. Heney protested that tht i practice of leaving this office door un, | locked offered a chance for unfortunate happenings. and said he had severa !, times found an attorney for the packer. | alone in his office when he returned i there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
GRADUATING EXERCISES

large crowd gathered at the Besse- mer High school auditorium last night to attend the graduating exercises of the 1917-191S class. The stage of the audi torium was tastefully decorated in cut flowers and potted plants, which made a charming background for the lovely young ladies in their graduating gowns. The class colors of white and green were carried out in the decorations. The programme was opened with the singing of ''U. $. A. Forever by the class, after which the Rev NJ. K. Thornton led in prayer. Miss Bernice Ezell Davidson delivered the saultatory, which was fol- lowed by the prophecy by Miss Lucille Mae Vickers. Miss Fife Williams, gif- torian, presented the gifts to the mem bers after which Miss Kathrne Nolan offered advice to the under classmates, The valedictory was delivered by Miss Susie Jane White, after which the ad- dress of the evening was made by An drew c. Mitchell, president of the board of education. The presentation of diplomas was made by pr, R. P. Me- Tyeire and F. A. Dudley, members of the board. An interesting talk was made by Superintendent L. l.. Yam. aft CT which the farewell song of the class was rendered Benediction followed by the Rev. I. F. Swallow.
 Funeral services for Zack Steen, negro, 54 years of age. will be held at the Morn ing Star Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 12 o'clock Zack Steen was one of the most prominent negroes in the Bessemer district, having made his home here for over 90 years, 15 of which he has been engaged in the un- dertaking business in this city Sharon Lodge No. 3S will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

John Tomlin, aged 55 years, died this morning at the local hospital following an attack of acute indigestion The re- mains were removed to the undertak- ing establishment of Huey & Mcconnell on Nineteenth street to await the ar rival of his wife from Charlotte. N. c. The deceased is survived by his widow and two small sons. The funeral ar engagements will be announced later.
 Way Davis, the 4year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Duster Davis, died this morning at their home at Powderly. The deceased is survived by her parents ana one small sister. The remains will be shipped to Fayette for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GlLLEN. Correspondent
JOHN TOMLIN
!, Correspondent

recorders court this morning and was fined $100 and costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27


 gone to Shelby. where they will attend the funeral of Mrs Crossetts father. J.. F. McClain, who was killed by the fast train from New Orleans to Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville railroad Thursday night at Saginaw.
 T. D. Temple Isaac Morris and B. H. Sadler attended the Shriners' ceremonial at Anniston yesterday.
 First Methodist-Rev. Claude O'Rear, pastor. Morning topic: "The World is My Parish followed by the installation of the officers of the Missionary society. Evening subject: Religion and the Ma tionn."
 Ensley Baptist-Rev A. K. Wright, pastor. The morning service will be con ducted by Dr. w.. H. Smith. educational secretary of Alabama.
 First Presbyterian-Rev J. p. Hixson, pastor Morning topic: The Programme of the Church" Evening: "The Hour of Worship"
 First Christian Rev. T. $. Lennox, pastor. Morning topic: "The Gospel Mir TOT" Evening: Has the Kingdom Been Set Up?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Not Exactly

From the Baltimore American.
 T wonder one thing. mamma"
 What is it,, child?"
 "Do the mermaids make up the oys- ter beds with sheets of water?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
w. A. DAVIDSON

Funeral services of w. A. Davidson, who died last Sunday at Gary. Ind, were held yesterday afternoon from the former residence, 1879 Avenue H, the Rev. Father McQuillan. officiating. He is survived by his widow. one daughter. Miss Ce- celia Davidson. and one son. John F.. Da- vdson. of the Seventeenth regiment United States engineer corps, now sta toned in France. Interment at Elm wood The pallbearers were: Charles Emmett, Jesse Buhnes. Irby Zegler, George Fields, Charles Kuhn and Mir. Priest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

later joining MT. and Mrs J. c. Barrett who are spending the remainder of tht winter at Fort Smyer, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
PERSONALS

Henry Averyt of Detroit will visit his mother. Mrs. NJ. V. Averyt, this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

it's second year in London, turning hun dreds away at every performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

Aster chapter. No. 172, Order of the Eastern Star, will serve turkey dinner from II to 2 o'clock and turkey supper from to S:3O o'clock at the Elks' club on Avenue D Thursday. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

At the community singing at the Twen- ty-seventh Street chapel Tuesday night Rev. A. K Wright will give a talk and F.. l.. Bryant. music director and Miss Parl Bryant will sing a duet. Much in terest is being manifested in the weekly sings" The public is invited.
The Washington times., 1918-09-30
NEWSPAPERS FIGHT
EXPRESS INCREASE

Representatives of the American
Publishers Association are this week
having a hearing before the Inter-
state Commerce Commission to pro-
test against the petition of the
American Railway Express Company
in their effort to increase commodity
rates for the transportation by sx-
press OF daily newspapers.
A large attendance of the publish
ers is anticipated as the newspapers
of the country have Joined to make
an earnest fight to maintain their
present commodity rate. The attor-
neys handling the matter for the
daily newspapers are all experts in
interstate commerce practice.
The present rate is a blanket rate Of
so cents per 100 lbs. for any distance,
but 1t is used only within q radius
of 500 miles. Outside Of that radius
mail service is used. The application
seeks to change this rate of so cents
per 100 pounds, without wagon SER
vice, to a first class express rate for
distances up to $50 miles: between
$50 miles and $50 miles 81 per 100
pounds, and over $50 miles one-half
of the FIRST class express rate
The Washington times., 1918-09-30
To Sell Articles Made
By Allied Prisoners
Held In Switzerland

Articles Manufactured BY In
termed allied prisoners In Swift
Eerland will be offered for sale
In this country through An
American Rad Cross bureau
whose Organization has bean an
nouneed. II IL expected to have
ths bureau open In time for the
sale OF Christmas. articles.
The Red Cross War Council
has made an appropriation Of
100000 francs for the establish
ment OF woFkrooma and traInInK
schools for internsd soldiers in
Switzerland It II expected that
about $4,000 will be realized In
money beside furnishing the msn
with work that viii occupy their
time and prevent them from wor-
rying over their confinement.
The Washington times., 1918-09-30
YANKS SMASH FOE
ON 4-MILE FRONT

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. Sept. 90 = The Americans
have contributed their share to smash
ing the bugaboo Of the western front
the Hindenburg line.
On a front Of 5000 yards (about four
miles). they caved in the German de-
lenses yesterday, making an irrepara-
BILE breach and penetrating a distance
equal to the front Of their attack. Thoy
opened the way for the Australians to
shove on still farther.
Early today the Yanks had reorgan-
lied their units and swung sharply to
the left. threatening a greatly increas-
ing break in the enemy line through
an envelopIng movement.
Battle Is Spectacular.
The battle yesterday was unusually
spectacular. The flash OF guns illumi-
mated the country for miles around last
night. The battle ceased at dawn. Then
the silence was again broken by the
American barrage.
Behind thai- own shells. dropping in
an even line mead. the Americans
could be seen clamberinG over the
rough. broken ground. They advanced
in hundred-yard dashes, the barrage
doing the same Five minutes took
them into a thick maze OF wires. though
this had been partly cleared away by
instantaneous fuse shells
Six minutes after the American bar
rage started-British guns fired the
shells-the Germans put down a coun-
ter barrage. They succeeded only in
bothering the first supporting compa-
mics, however. without catching the first
wave.
A smoke barraEe by the enemy stimuli
taneously hid the whole battlefield for
several minutes. When 1t cleared away
the scene revealed the Americans run
ming steadily ahead. The British guns
apparently smothered Boche artillery.
for that was the last seen OF the enemy
barrage.
Plunge over Line.
To the left the Americans found
themselves plunging across the Hinden-
burg defenses. Their work of instan-
famous fuse shells had been almost
complete. The machine gun nets were
wiped out with rifles and grenadeS and
some prisoners were sent back.
The Americans on the right were de-
layed by extraordinary machine gun
emplacements in front OF the main de-
lenses, but they reached the main line
soon after their comrades. Their rush
prevented them from completely mop
ping up tho ground. leaving consider
able work for the Australians follow
Ing.
With the Americans went a number Of
tanks ms well rs certain number Of
whIppets. simultaneously. the British
attacked on a smaller stretch OF line
TO the right, while another British unit
moved forward slightly In the support
Ing action to the left,
Tho Americans struck at a point
where General Won Hutier's army Joins
with that OF General Won Der Marwltz.
They faced tho Eighth. Fifty-fourth,
laIHt and ls5th Divisions. with others
in reserve
The Washington times., 1918-09-30
z, OOOEMPTYROOMS
FOUND BY SOLDIERS

More than 1000 vacant rooms in
Washington have been listed by the
squad of 125 soldiers engaged in regis
tration work. according to the hous-
ing division, Department of Labor.
About 700 of these were obtained
last Wednesday and the remaining
!, 800 during the Intervening four days.
Included in the lists compiled by the
soldier seekers were both apartments
and single rooms. Several vacant
houses hitherto not reported to the
housing officials were found.
Action by housing authorities in
Communicating these rooms has not
been taken yet but is is expected
that steps to do so will be taken this
week.
While 1000 rooms will not entirely
alleviate the housing problems here.
Department OF Labor officials state
that temporary relief will result.
The Washington times., 1918-09-30
PRESIDENT DRAWS
FIRST DRAFTPELLET
CONTINUED from First Page.)

President was cheered when he en-
tered the room. He took a seat with
the crowd. received his instructions
rom General Crowder, and then talk
ed with Vice President Marshall be-
tore he was called to his task.
Historic Cloth Used.
The cloth with which the President
was blindfolded, and which later was
placed over the eyes of the other not
ables that drew the first numbers, was
taken from the covering of one Of the
chairs used at the signing OF the Decla-
ration Of Independence.
The President faced a battery Of NOV
ing picture cameras as he draw the
fatal pellet.
Following the drawing OF the first
number by the President, Vice Presi-
dent Marshall drew No. 1871.
He was followed by Senator Sauls-
bury Of Delaware. President pro tenn.
Of the Senate. who pulled the third cap
sule from the bowl containing No.
6TOs.
Speaker Clark followed Salisbury
and drew No. 102.
Next in turn was Secretary of the
Navy Daniels. who drew No. 1870.
Acting Secretary OF War Cfowel fol-
lowed with No. 1896.
Other dlgnitaries followed in order
with the following numbers:
Chamberlain Draws.
Senator Chamberlain. chairman of
the Military Affairs Committee. No.
1856; Senator Warren, Wyoming,
ranking Republican member of the
committee. No. 1897: Representative
Dent, Alabama. chairman OF the
House Military Committee. No. 1923;
Representative Kahn, California,
ranking Republican member of the
committee. No. 2.7s1: General March,
chief of stan, No. 9,2S3; Admiral Ben
son, No. 6.14T: Lieutenant General
Young, retired. No. 1O.os6: Provost
Marshal General Crowder, No. 43S:
Easby-Smith. No. 1888: Colonel Wig
more, No. 1893; Colonel Keever. No.
1872.
All these officers are connected
with General Crowder's office.
Although this drawing win give
to every man who registered an or
der number, registrants will be call
ed in accordance with their order
number within their respective
classes, as shown by the classifIca-
ton list and within the ages from
time to time prescribed by the Presi-
dent as Immediately liable to be
called for classification and for mill
tAry service.
The numbers. as fast as called
were telephoned to the Government
Printing office, where they were
rushed to linotype operators.
This Is a part of the speed-up pro-
gram. Officials hoped to be able to
have the printers keep pace with the
drawings. so as to mail out the list
as quickly as possible.