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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Coronar,s Ranort

The report of Coroner Hogan for the month of September shows that there were Is homicides in Jefferson county during the month. This number ex- ceeds the number of homicides in the county since the record of last May.
 There were 57 deaths, of which 10 were white and 52 colored. during the month as follows: Homicides. IS; sui eide 1; accidents, IS; natural deaths, 23. deaths 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
At the Strand

A delighted audience of film fans greet ed Douglas Fairbanks with manifesto tions of approval when his new Aircraft photoplay, Bound in Morocco was pre- sented at the Strand yesterday.
 All the unique methods which have made Fairbanks so popular were ample in evidence in this production. His smile, good nature and optimism never were more genially displayed. In Bound in Morocco" he portrays the role of a young American soldier of fortune who is mo- toring on the edge of the Sahara desert towards the Country of the Setting Sun" as the Moors call their picturesque land.
 It is certain that no comedy has, ever gotten more laughs than "The Cook, pre- senting Fatty" Arbuckle on the same programme.
 The musical score rendered by the Strand concert orchestra and organ IS exceptionally good and combine to makA one of the best programmes ever pre- sented in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
WAR VETERANS ID
 !. VISIT ENSLEY TODAY
Marker for Liberty Loan Campaign on New Bank
 of Ensley

A large crowd gathered on Avenue F and Nineteenth street yesterday morning to greet the foreign legion and was greatly disappointed when D. l. Hummer announced that the war veterans had been delayed. They will reach Ensley this morning at 9;3o o'clock and will be greeted by much larger crowd. MT. Hummer took ad- vantage of yesterdays occasion to make an impromptu Liberty Loan speech
 The marker of the progress of the fourth Liberty Loan campaign, Uncle Sam Hitting the Hun" has been placed on the new Bank of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
1q1 DIE IN BOSTON

Boston. october 3-Spanish influenza and pneumonia claimed 19l lives in this city during the 24 hours ending at 10 O clock tonight There were 175 victims yesterday and 2o2 the day before Twen- ty-nve persons died of pneumonia as against 40 yesterday. but the death toll from influenza. 1ee today, was higher than yesterday by 31
 Eighty-three cities and towns in the state, outside of Boston, reported 7s24 new cases of influenza and 151 deaths today. larger list than yesterday. Hope- full reports came from the military. na- val and merchant marine headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
NEW LINE NECESSARY

London, October 3.--The central powers, according to the views in military cir cles here, will be forced to establish new line on the Danube to protect Aus tria from hostile nationalities within her own border and to keep down the un- rest in Rumanis, which report says is becoming more threatening daily.
 Germany has 8 divisions and Austria Hungary has IS divisions in Russia, some of them poor troops.
 These could be transported to the Dan- ube quickly, but if this were done, mili- tary experts point out, the central pow CTS would virtually abandon all they have gained by the Brest-Iitovsk treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Negro Hurt in Fight

Erskine King. negro, was hit over the head with switch iron and badly in- jEred in front of the street car barn yesterday morning by John Moore, ne gro He was taken to St. Vincent's hos pital. Moore made his escape, but was later captured and placed in the city jail charged with assault with intent to murder Sergeant Lyons and Officer w. w. Ellard made the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
INITIAL MEETING

The initial meeting of the year of the AItrurian Literary society was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs. J. c. Willis. The regular programme was not taken up, but live topics of the day were discussed and a report of war activities of the club members for the summer was made. During the social hour the hostess served salad course.
 The personnel of the club includes: Miss Alma Sapp. Miss Carrie Beck ham, Miss Louise Petarvin, Mrs J. L. Reagan, Mrs. Sam Maxwell, Mrs Al Day. Mrs. F.. A. Allen, Mrs. Claude Eubank, Mrs. William Scholl. Mrs. Lawrence Wasson. Mrs. Arthur Spen- cer Mrs. j. C. Willis, Mrs. E. F. Beck ham, Mrs w P Cain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
THEATRES CLOSED

Harrisburg, Pa. october 3.-Dr. B. F. Rover, state commissioner of health. to- night issued an order closing every place of public amusement and every saloon in Pennsylvania because of the influenza epidemic. The order is to take effect forthwith. The order also prohibits meetings of every description and directs that funerals be private.
 Dr. Rover said that for the present it has been. decided to leave to the discretion of local health authorities whether churches and schools should be closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
GRACE CHAPTER

Westminster Guild, entertained de- lightfully last evening at a measuring party in the parlors of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church. The following programme was given:
 Male quartet; piano solo. Mrs. Con- rad Boterweg: solo. One Fleetirg Hour Mrs. c. J. Severin; quartet tenor solo. Somewhere in France" Arthur Thomas. Mrs. Boterweg ac- companist; quartet; "Star-Span gied Benner," everybody.
 After the programme, the guests en- joyed contests and games and refresh ments were served. The entertain ment committee was composed of Mrs II. J. Cummings. Mrs. Roy Calf and Mrs. Bert Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Coal Production

Coal production in the Birmingham district last week gained 75 tons over the week before, the output being SsS,06' tons.
 It is believed that a considerable inn provement will be noted after the pres ent week. and some operators express the belief that by November the week ly production will equal that of the month of August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
SALE OF BONDS

The Fourth Liberty Loan drive is ab- sorbing the attention of the public of Bessemer, and little else is talked of. and very little business is being done except in the sale of bonds. The tab leaux every evening are attracting large crowds to the business district, where the woman's committee has charge of the street sales. The programme for Thurs day evening was very attractive. The first scene is "Goodby, Dad, I'm off to the War" and illustrated son leav- ing home and saying goodbye to his father a Confederate veteran. J. E. Haffner and Robert Berry depicted the characters The second. Democracy, ;" is an artistic grouping of America, Mrs. A. E. Patton, a soilor, J. E. Coburn, and soldier, M. J. Brooks. Bonds or Bondage" IS next on the programme and IS illustrated by Columbia" offering Lib- erty Bonds, while kneeling at her feet is a little girl in bonds. Mrs. w. R. Waldrop Is taking the part of 'Columbia' and Margaret Waller is the little girl The last tableaux Is ''The Supreme Sac difice,'' and represents the motherhood of Bessemer who have paid the supreme sacrifice. Mrs. H. l.. Bains is interpret ing the part.
 FOREIGN LEGION
 A large crowd gathered Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
ALLIES WERE INFORMED

Geneva Switzerland, Wednesday, Oc- tober 2.-Bulgaria has not betrayed her, allies, who were informed of every step she took through many European press channels, a Sofia dispatch to the Neue Zeitung of Zurich declares. It asserts also that, on the contrary on September 22, for instance, King Ferdinand sent an urgent appeal to German headquar- ters for military aid, giving notice that he otherwise would be forced to open negotiations with the enemy. Germany, however. replied that it was impossible to comply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Case Nol Pressed

The case against Henry Sanford and T. 70. Purtle. arrested Tuesday night on Third avenue, charged with attempting to steal an automobile, has been mol pressed Sanford was retained in jail on a charge of vagrancy but later was released by order of Chief of Detec- tiyes McDuff Purtle is still being held in jail, charged with carrying a con. cealed weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

One of them appears in blackface and in his impersonations and speech he is so perfect that one is confused with the question as to whether he Is ne- gro or a white man playing negro,
 A very clever musical turn was that of Stoddard and Hynes. who were ushered in on the programme as The Absent-Minded Professor. While there is vein of quiet humor running through this act, the feature is the series of selections on the piano, guitar, violin and cello.
 Many wondered what ''Foots and Feats" would reveal when the card was hung out announcing the Van Cellos but they were wised up when this com pany began barrell juggling contest with their feet. Foots soon developed feats, and the billing was correct. Johnny Mack and Hattie Lee were good in their pianologues, songs and comedy. |calling their act, Milk and Melody.
 The Two Lilies a dash of dainti- ness, offered q song and dance revue in several stunning gowns. to the de- light of their audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
At Loew's Bijou

The bill at Loew's for the last half of the week is crowded with that light and airy comedy that always enter tains and amuses in a measure that is satisfactory to all. As the headliners on the bill Eddie Male, Birmingham boy. is seen.
 The feature film is Emily Stevens i'll a very pretty, romantic and appealing play Kildare of storm" This photo play is exceptionally well portrayed and the work of Emily Stevens, a new conner to local screendom, is excep- |tional
 A pair of "hometowners" are Billy Hibbett and Eddie Male, local boy. and their offering of old time and mod ern melodies was exceptionally good There were only 19 new cases and four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

enza were reported to the office of Dr. s w. Welsh of the state health de- partment Thursday, the largest num- per Of cases have developed in Birming- ham, there being 51 reported there. in addition to one listed as being in Jeff ferson county. The Birmingham cases were reported by Dr. T. G.. Bowling, city and county health officer.
 Number of cases in Greene county were not shown in the Tuesday report. There are several there, however Ten cases have shown up in Andalusa ard five in Henry county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
DECIDED DROP

Aver. Mass, October s.-The most de- cided drop in the death rate at Camp Devins since the influenza epidemic reached it's height came today. The base hospital reported IA deaths from influ- enza and pneumonia. as compared with 33 yesterday. There were 2S new cases of pneumonia and 56 of influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
173 CASES AT SHERIDAN

Montgomery, October 3--It wasA an nounced at Camp Sheridan this after noon that the total number of men af- tected was IFS, with no new cases de- Veioplng during the day. All cases re- ported are mild, according to official statements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
GATHERINGS FORBIDDEN

Wilmington. Del, October 3-In an ef- fort to prevent the spread of Spanish influenza the state board of health to- night issued an order closing all the schools. churches and motion picture houses in the state and forbidding public gatherings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
ONLY ONE DEATH

Annapolis, Md. October 3.-Although more than half of the POO midshipmen at the Naval academy have had in- rflvenza, there has been only one death thus far, that of William A. McDuffie of Columbus Ga, it was announce to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
FORTY SOLDIERS DIE

Petersburg, Va, October S-Forty sol diers at Camp Lee died of complications following Spanish influenza during the 24-hour period ending a. m today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

 LEF'T-At l.. & N station about 9:15 Thursday night, one black handbag, containing baby's and women's clothing; reward Phone Main 7940.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
PRIVATE SCOTT ID SPEAK AT CAPITOL PARK 0N SUNDAY Canadian Soldier Who Spent Thirty Months in German Prison Tells Wonder
 full Story

Private John A. Scott of the Canadian army, will be the principal speaker at the patriotic rally to be held Sunday aft eranoon at Capitol park. He will tell of his many experiences in the army and in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Mrs. FaSnie Goldfarb, aged ~23 years, A died at local intirmary yesterday morning; funeral services were held
 From the residence, 2ol3 Avenue D.
 Ensley yesterday afternoon at 3:So i o'clock; interment was in Knesseth Israel cemetery, deceased is survived by her husband, Joseph Goldfarb. and her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Moses Schozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Helen NJ. Goeger, aged 21. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning;
 body will be sent by Lige Loy to ! Newark, N. J., this morning for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
News of Bessen1er
MRS. H. L. BANS, Ccrrespondent

morning on Second avenue to meet the famous visitors, the members of the French Foreign Legion, but 1t was soon understood that the distinguished guests would be day late and the crowd dis persed. They are scheduled to be in Bessemer at 1O:30 Friday morning, Chair man A. C. Mitchell states and every body is invited to meet the distinguished gentlemen on Second avenue at the Lib- erty theatre.
 Mrs Clarence Bumgardner entertained with dinner and spend-the might party Thursday night at the home of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. J. k. Donahoo on Sixth avenue The friends who enjoyed Mrs. Bumgardner's hospitality were as follows: Mrs. Fay Randall, Mrs. Red Harris, Mrs. Clyde Galloway, Mrs. Rob- ert Bumgardner, Misses Helen Houppert, Rosebud McWiliams Jim Counter, Eliza beth Grove. Bernice Thomas Allie Mae Taylor, Aileen Scott. Elizabeth Scott and Vertna Randall
 Mrs M. F. Gray of Columbus, Ga, is he guest of Mrs. Corrie Owen Gray.
 Ben Perry is i'll at his home on Dart mouth avenue.
 Mrs. j. w. Leggett is visiting relatives in Courtland, Miss.
 Miss Mary Ethridge of Washington is the guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Eth ridge.
 Mrs T. F. Robinson, who has been visiting relatives in Bessener, has re- turned to her home in Mobile: LIEUT. LACY WRITES OF WORK
 Lieut.. Joseph F. Lacey of Bessemer writes interestingly of his work at the front with the Twenty-seventh field ar tillery. Extracts from a letter to his father, pr. F. P. Lacey, are as follows: We have gotten our regiment running smoothly and are doing excellent work, and we give the Germans all they are looking fer in the way of fire. l am on new job now and like my new work fine, as it is along engineering lines. My
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Bessemer, october S.-(Special )-Hous- Ing conditions in Bessemer have become rather acute of late, newcomers to the city finding much trouble in securing homes. Many houses have been fitted up for small apartments to accommo- date people seeking homes here This condition has probably given a little impetus to the real estate market, for several sales have been recorded within the past few days. A residence owned by Dr. R. P. McTyere has been sold to P. N. Simmons, while George Houston purchased the home of J. H. D. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Hiss Minnie Dennis. aged 22 years. died at her late home 1908 Avenue q, yes terday afternoons; funeral services from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock; interment in Eimwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
STAG DINNER

Wellborn Williams was hostess at a stag party last evening. compliment ing George Williams. who leaves sooa for military service The table was decorated in the national colors, bowl of red. white and blue flowers surrounded by flags of the allied na- tions marking the center. A five course dinner was served Toasts and good stories were given by the gues s. Those invited were: Raymond Hurl- bert Maurice Simpson. Harold Hay Glenn Miller. Joseph Henderson of Montgomery, John Beecher and Nat Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
PERSONAL

Mrs. Beulah Johnson has been called to Brewton by the death of her brother pr. F. H. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Mrs.sJ. A. Otwell died at her home at Shadyside last evening at ' o'clock after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter. Mrs Chester Shelby three sons. Gordon Otwell of AttaHa Joe Otwen in France, and Gordon Otwell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

the German prison camps where he spent two and one-half years, as we'll as many things of vital importance to the people of Birmingham.
 Private Scott made talk last Sunday at the Bijou theatre, where he received an ovation and is repeating the pro- gramme Sunday at the request of the fourth Liberty Loan committee.
 An interesting programme will be rem dered at this time and is being arranged by Hill Ferguson and Fl. D. Cullen, sec retary of the state four-minute men, under whose auspices Private Scott is touring Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
INFLUENZA SPREAD
 CONTINUES WITH AN
 INCREASE IN DEATHS
Continued From Page one)

the highest number of new cases to- day 1910; Camp Meade, Md, the next highest. with 900. The greatest in- crease in pneumonia was also report ed at Camp Grant. with 133 new cases and 31 deaths Pneumonia cases at Camp Lee, Va. were S5, with a deaths and at Camp Humphries, Va, 53, with 2O deaths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
At the Lyric

A Weli DdldHCeu OlNI ol helln NduQe- vlle proved entertaining to large au- diences at the Lyric Thursday evening. Tho programme abounds in comedy, song and dance and Is delightfully."- pleas ing.
 Pedersen brothers open the entertain ment with an amazing and thrilling aerial act.
 That Ladies' Quartet" four young ladies with excellent voices. proves one of the features of the bill. The entire quartet sings well and the harmony is feature. They present well selected programme.
 Sam l.iebert. of course, furnishes the big portion of the comedy of the bill. Supported by two clever entertainers, this famous comedian keeps the au- diencs highly hilarious in a comedy play lot, The End of the World. The plot Is filled with comedy and Liebert lends that famous comedy ability which makes the act the big feature of the pro- gramme.
 Joining the Union is the fun vehicle of Lazar and Dale. These entertainers are comedians extraordinary and their rendition of several selections on va rious instruments is pleasing. Dale is good blackface entertainer and the act was well received and won much applause.
 The bill closes with high class danc- Ing act by Johnny ReGay and the LOT raine sisters. There are not any more clever dancers who come to Blrming- ham than this trio of high-class enter tainers. Their work is perfect and every one of the trio is grace itself
 Lyric Screen Telegrams show many scenes of the American activities in the war zone and are interesting and enter tainng.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

The Liberty Loan entertainment to have been given tonight at the Pike Avenue Baptist church, has been post poned until Friday week, on account of the death of Mrs. J. A. Otwel1. Per sons holding tickets will present them that night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Fannie A. smith, aged 69 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs IT. H. Huffstutler. S14 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, yesterday morn ing; funeral services from the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock, interment in Elmwood cemetery; de- ceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. H. Huffstutler and Mrs. I.il- lie B. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Today's Anus cnents
THEA TRES

 'Jefferson-"Little Miss Manhattan Lyric-Keith vaudeville and photo " eekly. Loew's Bijou-Vaudevllle, photc- drama and weekly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

Fire broke out in house at the cor ner of Eighth avenue and Mortimer street yesterday afternoon. The fire depart ment extinguished the blaze with small loss. The house was occupied by King Daniel, negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
Small Tires

Fire was discovered in house occu- pied by Mrs. c. C. Uien. 1115 Thirty sixth street, yesterday afternoon. The fire department responded, reaching the scene in time to prevent serious dam a ne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
PHOTOPLAYS

PHOTOPLAYS anon-Theda Bara all week in "Sa- lome"
 Alcazar-"The Crucible of Life" "Odeon One-101 Bison Feature. Up"
 strand-Douglas Fairbanks in Bound In Morocco In Odeon Two-"The Brass Bullet" Princess-"A Scream Telegram" "A Strand Comedy"
 Rialto-Ethel Clayton in "A Soul Without Windows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04

There were only 19 new cases and four deaths in the First naval district to. day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-04
DEATHS

Roger Williams. aged 2s years, died at late residence 1900 Third avenue, north, yesterday morning; the re- mains were sent by Lige Loy to Jack son. Tenn, yesterday afternoon for interment
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