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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10
.HUDDLESTON GIVES
EXAMPLE OF WAR
DEPARTMENT DELAY
This Is Shown to Be Respon-
sibIe for Alabama Boy
Being a German
Prisoner

Washington, February s.-Delay in de-
livering orders to forces in France was
responsible for Daniel d. Gallagher. an
American trooper. being taken prisoner
in the first German raid on American
trenches, Representative Huddleston of
Alabama today told the House commit
tee on expenditures in the postoffice de-
partment.
Relatives of Gallagher. who is not yet
IS, had prevailed upon the war depart
ment to grant his discharge. Orders to
release him were sent on September 70.
but did not arrive until November s.
Gallagher went to the trenches No
yember 8.
The committee today was considering
Representative Brittens resolution for
an investigation of the mail censorship
at New York, and delays in delivering
letters from home to the troops.
Gilbert e. Hyatt, president of the Ma
tional Federal ton of Postal Employees,
told the committee that conditions in the
Chelsea terminal in New York, from
where mail to American soldiers is dis
patched, were deplorable. During the
holidays, he said, parcel post packages
were delayed so long, contents often de-
composed.
Representative Rogers of Massachu-
sets, who recently spoke in the House
on reports of delay in mails to France,
said recent communications with the
postoffice department convinced him that
the authorities were doing all they could
to relieve the situation.
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TROY

Troy, February Especial. )-Bugler
William II. Lindsey, bugler of an in
fantry company in France, whose death
occurred there on January 80, of pneu-
monia, was well known in Troy. He
was the son of B. J. Lindsey of Able
Vile, and sister of Mrs. Adkins
Klarpp who, until recently, was resi-
dent of Troy. Mrs. Klarpp now lives
in Montgomery. He visited his sister
here many times while at home on fur
Tough and had many friends here WHO
regret to hear of his death.
Fred billiard, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lochrane Hilliard of this city, who is
a member of the Twentieth engineers,
was at first reported lost on the trans
port Tuscania. when that ship was
sunk, but his parents here have been
notified that he was not even on board
the transport. At the time the Tus-
cania sailed he was i'll of mumps and
scarlet fever in hospital in Wash
ington, according to the medical au-
thorities there His many friends here
are glad that he is still safe on Amer
| lean shores.
| One thousand four hundred and nine
poll taxes were paid in Pike county
for the year 1917, according to the final
figures of Tax Collector J. r. Walker.
There were 40 back poll taxes paid
The annual conference of the Method
ist women of the state will be held
here next week, beginning Tuesday aft
ernoon with q preliminary meeting of
the officers and district secretaries. A
large number of delegates will be pres
ent and will be entertained in the
homes of the city. Among the promi-
Barnett, Miss Davies. Mrs Lipscomb
and General Carr of Washington.
The growth of the city of Troy is
emphasized by the fact that the next
city administration will mark changes.
as Troy goes into new class of cities
by the state law. The next administra-
ton Will be composed of a mayor, two
councilmen from each of the five wards
and a president Of the council This
will be exactly double the number OF
the present city fathers.
Mayor Frank P. Folmar and the
councilmen of the present adnlinistra-
ton are being urged to again enter the
municipal race. Many important i'm
proyements and much success has
marked the present administration
among them being promptly paid bills.
salaries of policemen. clerks and other
city employees have been raised hand
some $4,000 high school building is
being erected. the entire business Sec
ton of the city has been paved and a
handsome white way installed sp1en-
did $4,000 auto truck has been added
to the fire fighting equipment, thus
lowering Troy's insurance rates by
giving better security from fires;
commodious new city hall has been ar
ranged by remodeling the old fire sta
ton, and better arranged fire sta
ton made by remodeling the old light
plant on College street. besides other
improvements.
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Casualty List Reported
by General Pershing

Washington, February 9.-Wounding OF
two more American soldiers in action
was reported today by General Pershing.
Both were privates and were only
slightly wounded.
10 Pekas was wounded February s..
His father lives at Declacs. N. D.
Frank Chavers received his wounds
January 80. His mother lives in San
Jose, Cal.
The following deaths, not in action,
also were reported:
First Lieut. Frank B. Turner, airplane
accident Wicomico, Nd
Cadet Charles A. Hopkins. airplanc ac-
cident, Newark, N j., and the following
privates: John Blackman. pneumonia,
Foshee, Ala; John c. Helm. pneumonia,
Brilliant, Ala.
General Pershing later reported that
Private Dave Goldberg. infantry, was
slightly wounded in action on February
3. His brother lives in Chicago.
The following other deaths. not In ac-
ton. We're reported: Bugler William H.
Lindsay, pneumonia. Abbeville, Ala. Pri-
vate George f. Mcdowell. meningitis,
Rowland, N. C.
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tion OF the food law as 1t applies to
wholesale srocers and the profits they
are allowed to make
One OF the purposes of the food law
Is to protect the consumer from prot
iteerinR. The intent of the law is also
to allow both the retailer and the
wholesaler reasonable profit. The
object OF the food administration in
having the wholesale prices OF food
commodities published regularly is
simply TO advise the public of the
wholesale cost of food commodities.
The consumer can draw his own de-
duction as TIC whether the retail prices
quoted to him imply reasonable or
unreasonable profit to the retailer.
The law, however, goes farther than
this with the wholesale grocer. It
says he must not estimate his profits
on war time conditions. They cannot
be any larger than those he made pre-
viors to the war, and replacement
values cannot be taken into considera-
ton. For instance, my house has just
sold out of it's stock of No. 2 canned
tomatoes at 81 the dozen, when we
COulu not go INTO the anu Duy
these tomatoes for less than S1.35 to
s137 the dozen. 1t is the same with
many other lines of staple goods
The government not only says that
the profits now made by wholesale
grocers shall not exceed those in nor
NAL times, but keeps careful cheek
on every wholesale grocer in this coun-
try. All are required to take out Ii
censes and the penalty for the viola
ton of the law is forfeiture of the Ii
cense. Every wholesale grocer must
make out full reports monthly. in du-
plicate, showing the stock of licensed
food commodities on hand on the first
of the month and all purchased during
the month. He must also show all
sales of licensed food made during
the month, the cost of the goods sold
and the prices at which they were sold.
Theu he must figure out the percent
age of profit, showing the highest, tho
lowest and the average. profit on each
commodity. These reports are sent to
the food administration offices at
Washington and Montgomery, where
they are gone over carefully by ex-
perts for the purpose of detecting any
discrepancies in the statement of facts
or in the computation of profits. In
addition to that, the state food adj
ministration has in it's employ a trav-
cling auditor, recognized as one Of the
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STRIVE FOR NEW STRENGTH

We shall strive in this week to gain
new strength from the rich heritage left
us by Lincoln, the great servant of the
people and the apostle of democracy.
The American Alliance for Labor and De-
mocracy proclaims anew the righteous
ness of Americas cause. the inspiring
nobility of Americas crusade for hui
man freedom, and again calls upon all
the people of America to concentrate
themselves in the spirit of Abraham Lin
coin to the cause of America and the
civilized peoples of the world"
Five big mass meetings will open the
celebration in this city. Newton D.
Baker. Secretary of War, and William
B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor, are on
the programme of speakers at one of
them.
Former President Taft in approving
the idea of Loyalty Week" wrote Mr.
Gompers: Loyalty to our country is
loyalty to the world. Such demonstra-
ton should serve notice upon the rulers
of the German people that we are fight
ing for principle and will accept only
such peace terms as establish safe and
permanent foundations for the future of
civilization.
Forty-two civic and patriotic organi-
cations are cooperating with the al
lance for the success of Loyalty Week.
idea.
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beet in the south, and man with q
thorough knowledge of the grocery
trade. IT is his duty to visit the whole
sale grocers of the state and verify
these monthly statements by an ex-
animation of the books and other rec
ords of the groeers.
1t will be seen from the foregoing
that the government will not permit
the wholesale grocer to make moro
than a reasonable profit and that his
statements as to his business and his
profits are subject 20 continual verifl-
cation 10y government experts.
In conclusion, | desire to say that
the great body of wholesale grocers in
the United States is working, willingly
and loyalty with the government to
conserve the food supply and to pro-
teet the consumer from exorbitant
prices We are not quiblng over food
laws. We are obeyinE them Respect
fully PAUL II. EARLE
birmingham, February 8, 1918.
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PROBABLE ACTION
STATE COMMITTEE
CENTER OF INTEREST
Hopes of Anti-Amendists
Rise and Fall on Sub
mission Question
PROHIBITIONISTS NOT
EXPECTED TO WAIVER
local Optionists Who Never Gave
Quarter in Past Fights Will
Receive None in Present
Contest in State
Nv FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, February ESPECIALLY
Chief interest in the state political
campaign this week has centered about
the discussion of the probable action
of the state democratic executive COM
mittee, following the demand of about
SO anti-amendists that state con-
vention be called for the purpose CT
writing a party platform. Several
members of the state committee have
answered the telegram. of Edward d.
Smith, chairman of the anti-amend-
mont caucus. but the replies have not
been made public
During the early part of the week
those opposed to the amendment were
,enthused over reports that a major
itty of the state committee favored the
submission of the amendment to the
people, that "a were known to be in
favor of submission and only II
against and that the "a could fill the
vacancies now existing in the com
mittee and have a good majority.
ENTHUSIASM WAVES
But there was not so much enthu-
siasm during the last part Of the week.
Whether this means that the previous
report was an error one cannot say.
However, few persons heretofore have
believed that the committee would do
anything suggested by those opposed
TO prohibition. The committee is made
up of intense prohibitionists, but those
opposed to the amendment now con-
tend that the committee is so split IN
on the governors race that the mem
tspers will vote as suggested by their
Agubernatorial candidates.
1t Is claimed that majority of the
fcommittee are supporting candidates
fWho are opposed to the amendment.
To noninterested bystander, If
Ftkere be such in Alabama at this time.
ut would appear that those opposed
ltp the amendment who have been To-
cal optionists in the past have never
given one foot of ground to the pro-
.Libitionists. The statement of Thomas
lE. Kilby, amendment candidate for
governor, in answer to the request
OF William w. Brandon that all can
didates for governor demand the sub
mission of the amendment has been
widely distributed and has had some
influence. Mr.. Kilby showed that the
local optionists when they held the
whip in their hands in 1911 declined
to withhold one stroke; that he Of
Tered resolution in the senate pro-
viding for the submission of the To-
cal option law to vote of the peo-
pie and that the local optionists de-
clined to bulge from their position
The local option bill became a law and
under It Montgomery, Mobile, Jeffer-
son, Colbert. Cullman, Pike, Russell
anu Maulson counties permitted tho
sale of liquor.
Amendists are pleased that Judge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10
Is Epilepsy Conquered?
New Jersey Physician Said to Have
Many Cures to His Credit

RED BANK, N. J.-(speciaD-Ad-
vices from every direction fully CON
firm previous reports that the remark
able treatment for epilepsy being ad-
ministered by the consulting physician
of the Kline Laboratories of this city
is achieving wonderful results Old and
stubborn cases have been greatly bene-
fitted and many patients claim to have
been entirely cured
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to Kline Labora-
tories. Branch 127, Red Bank, n. j., for
supply of the remedy, which is being
distributed gratuitously.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10
Mill Superintendent
to Meet Here in June

The superintendent Oil Mill ASSOC
citation of the southern states will, in
all probability, meet in Birmingham
in annual convention in June accord
ing to information received by Blanks
Everett, general manager of the Cham
Der of Commerce, who has received
several inquiries regarding the mat
ter.
The executive committee will meet
Tuesday, and will then decide on the
place of meeting. Should they decide
on Birmingham it will mean that AGO or
more visitors will be in this city for
several days
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sacrifice for the Ideals of our great re-
public.
LINCOLN'S MESSAGE

'0n the anniversary of Abraham Linz
coins birth the message of the great
liberator will be carried once more to
our people gathered in mass meetings
throughout the nation. The world holds
no more inspiring message than that left
TO us by the noble Lincoin-message of
iherty--a message OF sacrifice for our
Ideals, y MESSAGE calling for united ma
ton In support of the maintenance Of
the principles upon which democracy Is
founded.
Though half century has passed
since Lincoln lived and toiled for hui
manity the principles for which he strove
are as vital today as then, his ideals
are as truly expressive Of the aspira-
toons of our civilization
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Marriage License

The following marriage licenses
were issued yesterday:
Burt Pero of Mobile to Miss Esther
Caldwell
Claud NJ Orman of Birmingham to
Miss Sallie Maud Estes.
Rev. Thomas Gustave Mundy of Al
bany to Miss Annie Lytton Lowman.
c. ]. Douglass of Birmingham to
Mrs Madge Glass.
Marion F. Chambas of Birmingham
to Miss Clara Lucille Cokeroft.
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GIBSON SCHOOL UNIT
TO HOLD MEETING

The Gibson school Red Cross unit
will hold an all-day meeting Tuesday,
February ~, at the home OF Mrs. T. Al
Gibson, 5o25 Second avenue. north, All
members are urged to be present
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DAMAGE SUITS

Damage suits as follows were filed
in the circuit court yesterday:
s200O-Ben Hardwick VS.. the Wood
ward Iron company for alleged per-
scnal injuries.
$4,000. NJ C. Johnson VS.. G. s.
White and W. L. Endsley for alleged
false arrest.
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this fund is dollar invested for himself as well as
for Brminsham- and the interest yield is beyond
computation.
The campaign for this fund is opportune it
ment will need the enlarged Howard When
peace comes, Howard raised to the standard
which this fund assures will be one of the most
potent factors in the prosperity Of Birmingham
and Alabama and her sister states
Men and women Of every creed and denomina-
ton and every walk in life are united this week in
the grand task Of raising this money for Howard
their. devotion to your city and your country de-
mands.
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THE WHOLESALER
AND FOOD PRICES

ITO the Editor of The Age Herald:
For the information of your CORE
spondent, ROB Adams and the gon-
eral public, please allow me little
space in which to explain the opera
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WORKING PEOPLE OF
NATION TO OBSERVE
LOYALTY WEEK
Samuel Gompers, President
American Federation of
Labor. Sends Message
to America"

New York. February e.--rstriot.e
demonstrations In more than 100 cities
of the United states win be held to-
morrow 10 inaasurate national labor
LOYALTY week. "a campaign of the
american alliance for labor and dem-
ocrscy, to unity the working people
of the country in support OF the war;
samuel Gonpers, president OF the
American Federation of Labor and OF
the alliance. in a message 10 America. +"
calling attention to the purpose of Ma
tional Labor Loyalty Week, says
1t will be observed BY the WORKING
people of the United States as a week
in which the active loyalty OF labor is
to be demonstrated in order that unity
among all of our people may be obtained
in the prosecution of the war
MANY DEMONSTRATIONS
This week has been proclaimed as
week for labor loyalty. demonstrations
by the American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy. In the more than 100 cities in
which the alliance has local organiza-
tion. mass meetings and other demon
strations will be held. 1t will be the
purpose of these demonstrations to spread
the inspiring message of America. to
drive home the conviction that democ-
racy must be completely victorious in
this great struggle against autocracy
and that every lover of freedom must
stand ready and willing to make the last
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And Then After the War

there will be the greatest period of reconstruction
the world has ever known The resources of the
Birmingham district will be taxed to their utmost
Again the cry will be for trained men-the de-
mand will exceed the supply. The manufacturers
and producers Of the Birmingham district must
find young men in Birmingham with the technical
perts in the shortest time possible. With this
$150,O00 Howard can answer the call for it will
permit her to adopt the SCHOOL-SHOP plan,
making it possible for students while acquiring
theoretical instruction to have the benefit of prac-
tcal work in the mills, mines, foundres and other
industrial establishments Of the district Every dol
lar that manufacturer or business man gives to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-09
THOSE DEAD OF
 INFLUENZA TO BE BURIED PRIVATELY

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 9-In contin- uance of the work of the State De- partment of Health to prevent further spread of influenza, Dr. John T. Black, chairman has sent notices to all undertakers in Connecticut as fol- lows:
 Tn view of helping to check the spread of influeneza, the state com missioner of health hereby decelares that the attendance on funerals of those dead of influenza and its com plications shall be limited to relatives only and those necessary to the con- duct of the funeral. This does not limit church services.
 '"To conform to the above regula- ton it is recommended that, during the present epidemic you discourage wakes and to this end no chairs should be provided at homes where persons are dead. Undertakers should inform relatives of persons who hays died that wakes will not be held, This order does not of course, prevent rela- tives and friends from calling at the residence of the deceased to extend their sympathy but it is expected that l they will not remain ;or a longer period than Is necessary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-09
Marshal Haig Drives Gigantic
 Salient Into Hun Lines, Great
 Menace To Lille And LaOn Massif
TEXT PRESIDENT
 CHANCELLOR.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-09
SHERWOOD SAW DUSKY ARM AND
 WAVING PISTOL
Heard Baby Doll Shout Or ders to Somebody Inside
 Keystone Club.

Efforts to connect Police Sergeant James Burns with the shooting of Norris Pannell in the riot at the Key stone club last December, and the positive statement of Policeman liar old Sherwood, one of the first police men on the scene, that he saw dusky arm wave a. gun" from the door of the club, and a voice, which he rec ognized as that of Baby Doll," shout, Come on now, you white Tvered b." were the features of the morn ing session of the Superior court ses- sion.
 Several policemen were examined, Sherwood being the first and princl- pal witness of the forenoon, and one other wiWtness, Gerald Doud, Of Mer- iden, who was in the club on the night of the riot. Douds testimony regarding a nickel plated revolver which he saw in the hands of a col ored man was ruled out by Judge Reed because he was unable to iden- tify either William Thomas or Jacol, Hawkins, the defendants, as the man who had it. The nickel plated revol- lver has not yet been found
 | Judge Carl Foster for the state ar gued for admission of the testimony (Continued on Page 12.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-09
NAVAL BAND AIDS IN SALE OF BONDS, CITY STILL LAGS Total Sales in Bridgeport or Past A Hours Amounts
 to Only $248, ,250. BIG PLANTS COME TO FRONT AFTER CONCERT $250,0OO in Bonds Sold At Remington Arms and U.
 M. c. Company.

Liberty Loan returns in this city showed a marked increase today over the returns of yesterday, but in spite of this fact the amount reported to headquarters is only approximately half of what this city must raise daily for the remaining 10 days of the drive. The committee in charge of the cam paign is not in the least disheartened and believe that the next few days will show a vast improvement in the in- Aux of subscriptions.
 Lieutenant John Phillip Sousa and his naval band from the Great Lakes Training Station is given the credit for the boost in sales reported today. The total amount of subscriptions re- ceived at headquarters in the past 24 hours was s24S,250. Bridgeport must subscribe at the rate of close to $500,- 900 per day for the rest of the cam paign to complete it's quota. The of- ficial grand total now recorded at headquarters was placed at $1,521,S5O today. Wallace H. Taylor, campaign publicity manager, estimates that the unofficial total for the city is now close to S6,00O,000, but this amount cannot be officially recorded as the subscriptions have not yet passed through headquarters.
 While Saturday is a legal holiday the banks of Bridgeport will be open from 10 a. m. until D. m. for Liberty Loan business only. It is expected to be a gala day for the sale of Liberty bonds in view of Presidents Wilson's proclamation and the people of the country are urged to respond to the chief executives appeal.
 Following the concert of the naval band at the Remington Arms and U. M. c. Go. yesterday, the Reming-
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