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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
Gomners' Statement

Washington, February 11--President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor told the Senate commerce committee today there is no shortage of labor in the United States. but a maladjustment of labor conditions has resulted in a slowing up of war work which can be met only when a proper adjustment is made.
 Mr. Gompers told the committee he believed as a war measure the stan dardizing of wage is a necessity.
 MT. Gompers said the Carpenters International union has the names of S0,000 men who have expressed a wii- lingness to go wherever their services are needed as means of expediting government work. He reiterated that organized labor is unqualifiedly sup porting the United States in the war.
 Replying to Senator Harding, with reference to the support accorded him by workers throughout the nation, the witness said the vast majority of working men accept his uttersnces, but that there are few who do not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
ST. BERNARD FIVE
 IS AN EASY VICTOR

St. Bernard, February 11-fSpecisl. ! St. Bernard college easily defeated the Cuilman high school in a hotly con- tested game of basketball in the local gynasium by the score of 45 to '. The high school boys were completely outclassed by the collegians who held their opponents to lone point dur ing the first half. The Cullmanites were unable to register a single field Seal throughout the entire contest, making all their points on fouls.
 Lionel Levvy as forward and Joa- quin Garcia as center were easily the stars of the contest by their speed on the court and by their accuracy in shooting goals. The former scored 25 of the total number of points, while the latter counted seven field goals to his credit. The college team at times played brilliantly and showed some splendid team work. Lineup:
 St. Bernard-Garcis. e.: Levvy, f.; Hall. f. Matten, g.; PerunlSo, g.; sub s'itutions pauer for Matten. English for Per,iriSo.
 Callman High Hieber. r.: Rurkart f; Thomas, O., g.; Allison, g.; Burman, C.; substitutions, Thoma s. q. for Allison, Haynes for Burnam.
 Goals; Garcia {, Levvy II. Hall g. Fouls: Levvy 3, Hieber z. Referee, P. Jerome; umpire, P. Killingsworth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
Baker Says Discipline Caused Small Loss of
 Life on Board Tuscania

Washington, February ll.-The rea- lively small loss of life among Amers- can soldiers aboard the Tuscsnia Is al tributed by Secretary Baker to the fine discipline of the men and the efficiency of their officers. In his weekly war re view, published today, the Secretary also expresses the nations appreciation of splendid work of the British navy m rescuing the American forces.
 The review points out that recent reconnoiterins thrusts by the Germans, notably in Flanders and around Cam brai. may suggest development of Ger many's long deferred offensive in the west. Thus far, however, the depart ments statement says the actions have been local in character.
 American troops occupying a sector on the Lorraine front are described as having proved themselves we'll fitted for their task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Twin Beds"

One of the most successful farce-con- edies presented in recent years, Twin Beds which has returned to the Jeff ferson theatre for an engagement Of three nights and a matinee, can be en- loved second or third time.
 Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo have constructed a sparkling play, es- sentially modern in theme and treat ment and brimful of comedy. The lines and situations are most laughable and the action moves rapidly. The piece is familiar to playgoers, but there was a largo audience at the Jefferson last night many of those present having seen it before. Yet, the breezy unfolding of the plot was followed with lively amuse- ment. Tribulations pursue the absurd teEor, Sgnor Monti, and the ingenious young bride. Mrs. Hawkins, who is in volved with that scamp through his com ing home at a late hour under the in- fluence of liquor entering the Hawkins apartment and retiring in maudling state in one of the couples new twin beds, while the rightful occupant, Mir. Hawkins, is out bestowing a loving cup on one of his best friends. Mrs, Hawkins is, Of course, dreaming sweet dreams in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
BARROW WILL LEAD .SOX; INTERNATIONAL
 MAY NOT D|SBAND

New York. February 11.-John S. Bar row, who resigned as president of the International league today, was an nounced as successor to Jack Barry, as manager of the Boston Red Sox. liar ry Fragee, president said Barrow would take charge of the club affairs immedi- ately.
 The news of the selection of Barrow as the Bostons club manager was not unexpected, Earlier in the evening. Bar row announced that his resignation as president of the International league, which he had rendered to that organiza- tion last December. had been accepted
 Barrow also said that at the meeting of the class A league here today, g compromise had been offered him in re- gard to an increase of salary which had been reduced from s750o to s25oo year at the December meeting. Barrow said he was negotiating for another position and had refused to reconsider his res ignation.
 As soon as Barrow's resignation had been accepted at todays meeting of the International league, President O. T. Chapin, of the Rochester. N. '. club, was chosen as acting president of the organization. At the close of a long ses- sion, President Chapin said the Inter na tional club owners, all of whom were present, had hopes of being able to con- tinue the operations of the league dur ing the coming season.
 Owing to the unsettled conditions of the Buffalo situation he said, and in view of the prospects of Sunday base ball in New York state being legalized at Albany. the club owners had decided to adjourn until March H. On that date meeting will be held here at which time definite policy of the league will be an- nounced. Tn the meantime, the players contracts will be sent out as usual before March 1 in conformity with the rule to that effect"
 While MT. Chapin denied that any &C., tion was taken in regard to the nomi- mating of man to succeed to MT. Bar rows position in the league. several names were mentioned informally dur ing the session. Among these were James R. Price. Newark, N. J.; John A. Gammons. Providence R. l.; Arthur Irwin, manager of the Toronto club last season, David l.. Fultz and John M. Ward, both residents of Brooklyn and former diamond stars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
ANOTHER BRILLIANT
 KIECKHEFER FEAT

Chicago. February 11.-For the sec ona time during the ambulance fund three cushion billiard tournament Augie Kieckhefer of Chicago. world $ champion. tonight came within one in- ming of tying the worlds record for the lowest number of innings in 50- point game. kieckhefer defeated George Moore of New York, 50 to 2o in 37 innings, making his seventh straight victory. The record is S6 in nings, held by McCourt of Cleveland. Kieckhefer in a previous game also ran out in 37 innings.
 In the other games McCourt defeat ed Capron of Chicago, 50 to S5 Lay ton of Detroit defeated Ellis of Mill waukee. 90 to 30; and DeOro. former champion, won from Heal of Toledo, 90 to 4s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
DETAIL COLLECTION
 OF WAR TAX STATED
National Commission Ex- plains Tax at Base
 ball Parks

Cincinnati, February 1.-The na- tional baseball commission today gave out a notice explaining in detail the be collected at ball parks next season. Ten cents will be dropped into box by all passholders in major league parks at every game they attend. The usual war tax would be assessed to all purchasers who buy tickets.
 The commission announced that this matter was taken up at Washington with Daniel c. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue.
 The finding said in part: "When the rain check proposition was thorough ly explained to the internal revenue commissioner at Washington a ruling was quickly made by him that no second tax would be collected where the holder of an admission ticket had not witnessed the performance. As to the annual and daily passes-free ad- missions-the scheme suggested by the commission was approved. This is in line with the joint action of the two major leagues al the conference ill Chicago last December.
 Tine authorities also acquiesced in our request to have the turnsti1e count made the official one in so far as ir pertained to passes instead of hav- ing each passholder go to the box office for proper credentials It will be noticed that rain checks will have to be issued to the passholders each time the passes are presented, so that II the game is not played no second tax will be collected
 An important regulation recently promulgated by the authorities makes II permissible, where it is found inn practicable to handle pennies, to ad- vance the 25-cent admissions to 50 cents and the 75-cent seats to S5 cents, conditioned that adequate lobby signs ara printed as stated in the regula- tions This will permit the two major leagues to increase the prices on bleacher and 75-cent seats if they deem it advisable to do so to pre- vent congestion at the box office in the making of change.
 These regulations have not as vet been approved, as certain matters per taining to the question of bona fide' employees has not been determined"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
ALABAMA BOYS ID
 MEET '. M. [. A. FIVE
Showing of Crimson Team Against l.. s. U. Indi-
 cates Strength

The University of Alabama will play the Central Y. NJ. c. A. basketball team next Saturday night and from the reports of the L. S. U. game the Crimson five must have strengthened in the last two weeks. pr. Stroud's basket shooters were forced to the limit to defeat the Alabama boys, the final score being % to 2s. The Y. M. C. A. team has been off in goal shoot
 ing through lack of practice, but they will take some strenuous workouts preparatory to the game. Alabama has always been a difficult team to de- feat at the close of the season and this year seems to be no exception to' the rule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
MOBILE

Mobile. February 11.-(SpecialD ) It was officially announced tonight by Commissioner Harry Pillans that contract to construct the s6o0.o00 Ar lington docks. municipal project. will be let tomorrow. Seven bids were opened today and firms from Chica go. Buffalo, New Orleans. Tampa, Mobi1t and Bessemer were represented in ad- dition to score or more who are bidding on materials. It had been feared that the advance in materials because of the war would delay tha project but Commissioner Pillians stated positively that the contract will be let tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
ALIEN ENEMIES ARE
 SLOW TO REGISTER

The first day of special extension granted for unnaturalized Germans to register, as required by President Will sons proclamation, failed to produce single alien enemy at the registra- ton room at the city hall yesterda%. In view of the fact that no one took advantage of the opportunity yester- day, officials are inclined to believe all unnaturalized Germans in the dis trict have compiled with the regula- tions.
 The extension will expire on We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock. The reg istration officers will continue open all day at the city hall and Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
Itching, Scratching, Skin Diseases
 That Burn Like Flames of Fire

pimples, blotches, sores, boi!s, rough, red and scaly skin, is to purify the blood and remove the tiny germs of pollution that break through and man ifest their presence on the surface of the skin.
 People in all parts of the country have written us how they were com spletely rid of every trace of these dis orders by the use of s. s. S., the match less purely vegetable, blood purifier. S. s. s. goes direct to the center of the blood supply. and purifies and cleanses it of every vestige of foreign matter giving clear and ruddy complexion that indicates perfect health. Write to- day for free medical advice regarding your case. Address Swift Specific Co.,, D Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
Here Is a Sensible Treatment
 That Gets Prompt Results

For real downright. harrassing, dis comfort. very few disorders can ap- proach so-called skin diseases. such as Eczema, Tetter, Boils, eruptions. scaly irritations and similar skin troubles. notwithstanding the lavish use of salves, lotions, washes and other treat ment applied externally to the irritated parts.
 No one ever heard of a person being afflicted with any form of skin disease whose blood was in good condition. Therefore, it is but logical to conclude that the proper method of treatment for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESsEMER 5S1

being unknown to the scouts. The local troop. under the direction of Scoutmasier John Shook, attended the services at the First Methodist church yesterday morning in body, later at tending the evening services at the First Presbyterian.
 Funeral services over the remains of John W. Garris, who died yester- day morning following a lingering ill ness, were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the late residence. sf2S Nineteenth street the Rev Ira F. Hawkins officiating. Interment fol- lowed at Brighton cemetery.
 Miss Lena Hatcher will be hostess to the Wednesday Music club Wednes- day afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. C. Hatcher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
REFEREE AWARDS
 FULTON DECISION

Denver. February 11.--F'red Fulton, contender for the heavyweight box ing championship, won from Tom Me Mahon of New Castle. Pa, here to- night, the referee stopping a sched- uled 15-round bout in the fourth round when McMahon was hanging on the ropes. The decision was awarded to Fulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
PATSY CLINE AND
 DUNDEE FIGHT DRAW

New Orleans. February 1f.-"Irish" Patsy Cline and Johnny Dundee, light
 weights, both of New York, fought 20
 fast rounds to 8 draw here tonight. Remy Dorr of New Orleans was ref cree Both men fought hard from start to finish and the referees decision met with popular approval from the fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
PERSONALS

Miss Pearl Jackson of West Point. Miss, who has made her home with Mrs. T. J. Hayes on Fifth avenue for the past several months. while attend ing school in this city, has returned to her home.
 Mrs, Thomas of Edwards. Miss, Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Ewing Carter, at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Tom Benton.
 MT. and Mrs. Cleve Denman have moved to Fairfield. where they will reside in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12

the other bed. The complications are highly diverting throughout, and for three acts there is no cessation in the fun.
 The company this year is an exeep- tionally good one and the various mem bers made the most of their respective parts. Miss Josephine Sake personable blonde, plays Mrs Hawkins. Hamilton Mott is an excellent foil to her as the young husband, who is bent on getting her away from undesirable neighbors, particularly the atrocious tenor, with the result that both couples and still another pair who figure in the plot. all turn up in another apartment house.
 Louis Alberni simulated the artistic temperament with considerable success and was particularly diverting in his disrohing scene when he went to bed intoxicated in the wrong apartment.
 Miss Antoinette Mochte, woman of Amazonian proportions, was capital Signora Monti. with stern ideas for con trolling temperamental husbands. her own in particular. Kathryn Miller, as Norah, did well in small part and the other two members of the company ac- quilted themselves creditably.
 The matinee will be given Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
Newborn Baby Found

A newborn male negro baby was found by Xtra Davis, a negro, 705 IIillman avenue. Rising station, in his yard last night about 9 o'clock. The baby had been born only few hours. according to physicians. and was liv- ing when found, although bearing ev- idence of lack of attention. The baby's cries attracted attention, which result ed in the finding, It was left in the care of Davis Final disposition of the baby will be made by the juvenile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
RED CROSS UNIT

The Bessemer Red Cross unit will meet Tuesday at their headquarters in the Realty building and the rooms vii, be opened to the public from the hours of 9 a. m. until p. m. All members are urged to be present and all who have garments under way are urged to rush them to completion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
sALyATION ARMY FUND


 The campaign for funds for the Sal yatfon Army fund started in this city this morning. Captain Walker of the local corps has appointed the following men and women to assist in solicit ing funds for the army's war work; Mrs. George Ross, Miss Hettie Faull, Mrs. G. G. Neal, Mrs. c. E. Abbott, Mrs Emory Simpson, Mrs. ]. S Winters. Mrs. F. E. Clarke, Mrs. l. D. Powell Custodians for the funds will be R. r. smith and Lee Moody.
 The city has been divided into dis tricts which will be worked by these committees. The work has the approval of the war department officials and will be made all over the country. This money will be used to erect Salva- ton Army huts near the firing lins, in France. The Bessemer citizens are expected to respond liberally to this fund.
 Funeral services over Archie n. Johnson, who died Thursday night at his home in Jonesboro, were held this afternoon at o'clock from the Union Baptist church. the Rev. J. c. Hill officiating. Bessemer lodge No 45S, A. F. and A. M., had charge of the service at the grave. Interment was made at Union cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GlLLEN, CorresporadeuG

well received a fractured leg. He was immediately removed to the local in firmary, where medical aid was rem dered. He was reported as doing nicely this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS

A large crowd of enthusiastic work. CTS attended the Alabama state Sun, day school workers institute, whicl was held at the First Methodist churci today. Two interesting sessions were held, one at 2:S0 this afternoon and another at 1880 this evening. During the aftefnoon session Mrs Leon c. Pal mer had charge of the elementary di- vision while Miss Freda Bose ad- dressed the secondary division teach CTS, The evening session was presided over by Leon c. Palmer. general sec retary of the state association. Teach CTS from every denomination were present.
 Tuesday will be observed as legal holiday by the Bessemer banks, the day being a state holiday, known as Mardi Gras Day.
 Mrs. W. H. Oliver will entertain the members of the Tuesday Bridge club Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at the home of her mother, Mrs. c. w. Worrei, 1918 Cotton avenue, West End.
 A. Harwell of Johns was painfully injured last night when the jitney in which he was riding and another jit- ney collided. The accident occurred on the Blue Creek road and considerable damage was done each car. MT. Har-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12

Arrahgements are being made for the hike which will be made by the local troop of Boy Scouts on Friday night A most enjoyable time is prom ised on this trip, the work to be done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12

comedienne extraordinary and sings many pleasing song selections,
 Mccormick and Wallace in Tine The atrical Agency present most pleasing ventriloquiai number and there is much comedy in the act Both entertainers are talented ventriloquists. Binu and Burt, comedy gymnasts, with plenty of good features. open the bill, and are very clever The Mutual news pictures are interesting and entertaining The usual three performances will be given today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Plans have been completed for the musicale to be given Tuesday even ing at s o'clock at the Bessemer Hig Il school auditorium under the auspices of the Beth-El sisterhood An elabo- rate programme has been arranged upon which will appear Bessemer's $ best musical talent. The affair is given under the direction of B. L. Michael son, who is assisted by Mrs. c. B. Hol- liEgsworth as accompanist.
 An extension of time has been grant ed to all alien enemies in which they may register with the chief of police. J. G. Thomas, at the Bessemer city hall. The time will expire on Wednes- day, February 13. Up to date only a few have registered and it is the opin- ion of the chief that the majority of Germans in this district have already been naturalized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-12

Bessemer. February 11.-(Special) About 30 men appeared at the local exemption board this morning. Testi- mony was taken and their question: naires classified. James Marion Good the local office, enlisting in the med. ica. corps. He will leave Tuesday morning for Fort oglethorpe. Ga. JoC Watson, negro, was sent to CanlT Dodge this morning by the local board
 Tho board expects to complete theil work of classification by February 15
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-09-12
HOOD RIVER
TO CELEBRATE
BIG PARADE PLANNED THIS EVENING
Local Board and Council Of Defense Pro-
vide for the Event TO Mark a
Great Day in History

The Council of Defense and the local
beard have planned to so celebrate reg
istration day today that it will long
remain in the memory of all local citi-
ZenS.
According to the government esti-
mate Hood River county's registration
today will be SIG. Sheriff Johnson
places the registration at 905, while
j.. f. Batchelder, who has kept close
tab on local conditions. estimates that
1928 men will register.
Hood River business houses will close
before five p. m. this afternoon and at
that hour a parade. including regis
trantS. school children and Boy Scouts
will march through the city. The pa
raiders will march to Chautauqua park,
where the people of the county will
participate in picnic supper at 6
O'Clock. A big bonfire will be kindled,
and the addresses will be given from
the stage of the open air theatre be-
ginning at O'Clock.
With DR.. f. c. Brosius acting as
grand marshal the parade will march
from the city to ChautauQua park.
rOiuNluS tie OlFouC oupPSi, 0hc pco-
pie will participate IN a community
sing, the local board and Defense Coun-
ell having provided souvenir copies of
American national anthems and songs
of the Allies.
The singing will be held around a
huge bonfire Later the crowd will be
addressed by DR.. W. Arnold Lindsley.
assigned as speaker by the State De
Tense Council.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-09-12
PACKING SCHOOL
NOW UNDER WAY

lmpresslrg on its members the indi-
cations of shortage of labor in har-
vesting the apple crop, the Apple
Growers Association has urged attend
ance at the annual packing and grad
ing school which tegan Monday and
will last for the week. Women, es.
pecially, are warned that their SER
vices will be needed 1t is expected
that 90 per cent Of the apple sorters
this season will be women and girls.
Ninety y-tive per cent of those engaged
in packing pears are women.
The sales organization charges tut
ton of S. so for all resident students,
while non-residents must pay Sc. In
both cases the money will be refunded
when students learn the work and re
main throughout the season in the en-
ploy of members.of the Association.
While we are assured, says A. W
Stone, that labor is going to be
scarce, everything possible to relieve
the situation is being done The
United States government.enpoyment
service will open an office here at the
beginning of harvest season, and we
urge all growers to get in touch with
them Immediately, We prge that
growers communicate with all who
formerly worked for them at harvest
time and try to persuade them to re
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