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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Sergt. James K. Thigpen
 Is Cited for Bravery
Division Commander Names Two In-
 stances of Exceptional Gallantry

Sergt. James K. Thigpen, son of w. K. Thigpen of this city. has been cited by his division commander for gallant conduct on two occasions during the American advance between July 25 ana August l.
 An extract from the citation follows
 T am directed by the division com mander to inform you that your conduct in action near Croix Rouge Farm, July 25 to August 1, when, after your platoon leader was wounded and the platoon un- avoidably separated. you held your fol- lowers intact and charged the enemy. in the face of heavy enemy machine gun fire; and particularly. on July 30, while occupying a position defending our right flank, you fought against heavy odds, and came through machine gun fire to get endorsements in order to continue to hold the position, displaying at all times great courage and setting an example of exceptional devotion to duty to your men, has been brought to his personal attention, and he consid- CTS your performance of duty on this oc- casion worthy of the highest commenda- ton. He regards your action in the face of the enemy, gallant, an example to your comrades in arms and characteris- tie of that splendid standard upon which the traditions of our military establish- ments are founded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Local Employment
 Office Overrun With
 Orders for Laborers
Every Man Who Is Not in Essential Work Appealed to to Secure
 Such Job

The Ideal office of the United States employment service, located at 2012 First avenue, iss overrun with orders for laborers, according to statements made yesterday by examiners connected with the office Since the influenza epidemic spread over the district hum dreds of men have been forced to quit work because of illness and mines and shops have been closed down, or op- erations seriously interfered with
 MT. Watts. MT. Samuels and the oth- CTS at the employment office are ap- pealing urgently to every man who is not now at work, or who is not work ing at some essential plant, to call at the office and offer his services where they are needed in producing articles required by the government in the prosecution of the war.
 To those who are not engaged in es- sential work they appeal especially, and advising that by accepting employ ment through the government agency now they will avoid being compelled td take such work later on when the work or fight order is strictly enforced,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Certain Branches of Naval Service Open,
 Says Lieut.. Meredith
Provision Made to Fill Naval Ranks Where Vacancies Occur by
 Volunteer Induction

Lieut.. J. E. Meredith, formerly Tn charge of the recruiting office of the navy here, announces that this branch of the service Is still open to men of certain qualifications.
 Although the navy has ceased to ac- cept volunteers, provision has been made to fill it's ranks by voluntary induction said Lieutenant Meredith. Men quali- fled for the ratings named below will be voluntarily inducted provided they are in deferred classification or registered September F, 1918, and have been final ly classified in Class IA. Physical and professional examinations will be given at the navy mobilization station, Title Guarantee building, Birmingham, Ala" The following ratings are the only ones open:
 Pay officers material school.
 naval auxiliary reserve {deck).
 Naval auxiliary reserve (engineers) Naval reserve flying corps (officer ma- teriaD.
 Machinist mates (submarine).
 Machinist mates (aviation).
 Quartermasters (aviation).
 Coppersmiths tayiation).
 Carpenters mates (aviation).
 Blacksmiths (aviation).
 Shipfitters (aviation).
 Machinist mates (opticaD.
 Instrument repair men,
 Coppersmiths (for general service).
 Machinist mate (for general service). Rlacksmiths 6or general servicel.
 Carpenters mates for general service). Boilermakers.
 Hospital apprentices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
BRITAIN OBSERVES
 JOUR DAY. TODAY
Collections of Funds for the British Red Cross Given Good Start by Big U. $.
 Contribution

Washington, october 23.-"our day., to be celebrated throughout Great Brit ain tomorrow by the collection of sub scriptions for the British Red Cross. was given Q flying start today with con- -tribution of s2.SS5,Ooo from the American Red Cross, said cabiegram received to- night at Red Cross headquarters.
 The contribution was made at dinner held at the St. James club in London, attended by Sir Robert Hudson, the British Red Cross; Lieut.. Col. William Endicott, American Red Cross commits sioner for Great Britain Earl Reading, Viscount Northcliffe. Vice Admiral Sims. Major General Riddle, the Duke of Con- naught and the Marquis of Lansdowne.
 message from Chairman Davison of the American Red Cross war councih read at the dinner, said it was the feel ing of the American people at this time that lit is our duty to dedicate all our resources and all our strength to insure that those who have died shall not have died in vain'
 The Duke of Connaught announced the eablegram and said that King George had approved the appointment of Colo mel Endicott a Knight of Grace ot the order of St. John of Jerusalem. Colo mel Endicotts home is in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Two Naval AviatOrs
 Are Believed Captured

Washington. october 23.-Lieuts. Ken meth MacLeish of Glencoe, Ill, and Ar temus l.. Gates of Clinton, la. naval aviators. who have been missing for q number of days, are believed to have been taken prisoner, the navy depart ment was advised today by Vice Admiral Sims.
 Lieutenant MacLeish went into action October 14 with a squadron of American flyers against number of enemy planes and has not since been heard from nor has his machine been found. Residents near the point where he was last seen, said an American aviator was captured by the ePemy.
 Lieutenant Gates, who was attached to a French squadron, has been missing since October and Vice Admiral Sims reported his plane was found in such a condition as to indicate he made a good landings and burned his machine before being taken prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Kilby Investigating
 Means of Raising
 More Cash for State

Montgomery, October 23.-(Special) That Governor Thomas D. Kilby, follow ing his inauguration in January, will ask the legislature to provide ways and means for the collection of more money to assist in paying off the indebtedness Of the state became known Wednesday,. He already is giving thought to the various revenue laws of other states, one of which will bring in approximately $30O,O00 annually in addition to the eX- pensc of the new department.
 He is said to have asked for informa- tion about Georgia's "oil law" which re- suited in that state receiving approXl- mately $300,000 last year. This act makes the inspection of all oils compulsory, a charge of one-half cent on each gallon being made. Even though the consumer is forced to pay the additional cost 1t is argued there would be no protests be- cause there would be a guarantee of the good quality of the oil once the inspection is made
 Should the legislature pass an 'oil law" for Alabama the duty of enforcing it would be left with the department of agriculture, which will be in charge Of Miles c. Allgood, now state auditor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
RHEUMATISM THE INVADER
 5. s. 5. ITS C0NQUEROR

come to the stomach of the Rheumatic sufferer who has long been dosed with ineffect- ual remedies, and who, as a consequence, has become great ly weakened. s. s. s. retains it's medicinal effect throughout the entire course of the blood stream, and will drive from the system every particle of those poisonous acids and waste ma terials which have caused the disease and produced it's dan- gerous symptoms. Hundreds of people have written us of their experience with bad cases of Rheumatism, and how they have found relief from the use of s. s. s. For fifty years this remedy has been on the mar ket, and today it is bringing re- lief to thousands of Rheumatic sufferers.
 Why should you continue to suffer from this disease when the remedy is available? Do not delay purifying your blood and getting rid of your pains. Go to your nearest drug store, get bottle of s. s. s. Start a course of treatment that will bring real relief, and begin your counter attack NOW against insidious and pain deal ing Rheumatism.
 For free booklet on Rheu- matism and it's treatment, write our Medical Department, ex- blaming fully about your own case and our own Chief Medi- cal Adviser will give you, ab- solutelylfree, many helpful sug- gestions as to diet and proper treatment. Address Medical Director, 413 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Meet Rheumatic Attack with
 Famous Remedy

Be assured your Rheumatism will master you unless you con- quer it. This disease, begin ming it's attack slowly and with little notice from its victim, gradually increases in violence until the whole system is in- volved. The patient often be- comes wreck or cripple. It attacks in various fornls-Ar- ticular, Muscular and Inflam- matory. No part of the system is immune to its influence. The pains attack every portion of the body, and when the dis ease gets a firm hold upon the system, the patient becomes helpless.
 But the origin of this most painful of all diseases is in the blood, and no amount of exter- nal treatment can overcome the trouble. Rubbing with lini- ments and ointments may suf- fice temporarily in allaying the pains, but the trouble is deep in the muscles, joints and liga- ments, and can be driven from the system only through the use of medicine that will at tack the disease in all parts of the body, and that is what s. s. s. does.
 s. s. s. being purely vege- table, and containing not one particle of mineral, is most well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
News of Bessen,er
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Manager J. A. Snider of the Grand and Princess theatres, has taken advantage of the closing of the moving picture theatres to have them thoroughly over hauled and improved The buildings have been put in perfect condition and the entrances have been redecorated and oth- CT improvements made, and everything is in readiness for the opening of tne theatres when the influenza has abated sufficiently. At the special meeting of the city council last week the opening of the theatres was referred to the mayor and city physician with power to act.
 Mrs. George Waller, chairman of the Bessemer Red Cross branch. requests that donations for the Red Cross linen shower be sent to the workroom Friday. The Red Cross branch has given gener- -ously to the shower, but few individ- ual donations have been made and this request is for individual gifts of sheets and towels. The Birmingham chapter. of which Bessemer is branch is far behind it's quota and the request has been made to the local chairrnan to ask the people of this district to give as generously as possible to this cause. Sheets must measure 64xl02 inches.
 There has been a great deal of com. plaint recently from the citizens of Bes- semer in regard to the poor gas supply. This is especially noticeable in the early morning, and is quite an inconvenience to many housewives in the preparation Of the morning meal At the last reg ular meeting of the city council there was lengthy discussion about the poor service being given in Bessemer and the matter was referred to the light com. mittee. A great deal of inconvenience was experienced last winter by the gas pipes freezing, and it is desired that measures be taken to prevent similar condition this winter before the cold weather comes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
EVEN CROSS, SICK CHILDREN LOVE
 SYRUP OF FIGS If feverish, bilious, constipated give fruit laxative
 at once

Don't scold your fretful peevisn child. See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign it's little stomach, liver ana bowels are clogged with sour waste.
 When listless pale, feverish, full of cold breath bad throat sore. doesn'r eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach ache. indigestion, diarrhoea. give a tea spoonful of "California Syrup of Figs, and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fermenting food passes out of the bowels and you have a we'll and playful child again. Chis- dren love this harmless fruit laxative'' and mothers can rest easy after giving it. because fl never fails to make their little 'insides' clean and sweet
 Keep il handy. Mother! A little given today saves sick child tomorrow but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a bottle Of "Californa Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Remember there are commercials sold here. so surely look and see that yours is made by ths ''California Fig Syrup Company" Hand bac1. with contempt any other fig syrup.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Soldiers Expected
 in South After the War

Montgomery. october -(Special.)--Be- lieving that the south offers more pleas ure and profits from industry and oc- equations than does the north many sol diers, released when peace comes, will settle in the south. according to F. o. Hooton, market clerk of the department of agriculture, who has received queries about Alabama land for soldiers The latest letter comes from Lieut.. Franklin A. Rupert, of the army training divi- sion, Camp Johnston, Jacksonville. Fla. Lieutenant Rupert wants a map of Ala bama, especially of the territory adjacent to Mobile He says the Mobile Chamber of Commerce asked him to write the market clerk for this information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
IS
 GETTING GENEROUS

Amsterdam, october 2.-Baron Won Falkenhuysen, the governor general of Belgium, according to an official tele- gram from Brussels, has pardoned all Belgians and neutral residents condemned by. military tribunals, military com manders under his Jurisdiction, except those convicted of common crime.
 The governor general also has ordered the release of all Belgian and neutral citizens interned in Belgium or Germany. limited number of persons whose free dom would be undesirable while fighting continues will be released after the evac- nation of Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
MODIFICATION OF
 RAILROAD ORDER

Washington, october Rehabilitation Of the recent order forbidding railroad employees or officers from holding of flee. or participating in politics, was an- ncunced today by Director General Me Adoo. so as to permit ti}e men to hold municipal offices and to become dele gates to but not chairmen7 of political conventions.
 This action, urged by the four lead- ing railroad brotherhoods, was taken, it was explained. because of the discovery that many communities consist almost entirely of railroad men, from whom necessarily municipal officers must be taken. The new regulations are in con- formity to rules prevailing for navy yard- men and other governments employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 612-J

pears the name of Private William H. Bickerstaff, 26Oo Tenth avenue. Bessemer. wounded severely. Bickerstaff is a negro and was inducted into service by the local exemption board. He is recalled at the office as the largest man sent off by the board, being about feet and inches tall
 The name of Eugene Blankinship of Morgan was on the casualty list of De- tober 21 as being severely wounded Blankinship left Bessemer in Company D, but was transferred to headquarters company, 167th infantry. He is the son of E. !. Blankinship of Morgan, and when heard from recently by his father was still in the hospital
 sam Barr of Bessemer was reported as severely wounded in the list of Oc- tober g. Barr has been mourned as dead by his relatives in Bessemer since the reception of a letter from Joe Bur gin few weeks ago stating that he had been killed in action. The only notice received by the parents of Barr is telegram received a few days ago from the war department stating that he had been severely wounded, and they still hope that he is alive.
 Mrs. Bert Gillen was called to Kossuth Miss, a few days ago by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. J. A. Kim mons A long distance message tells of her death at 6 oclock Wednesday morn ing of influenza. Mrs. Kimmons has visited in Bessemer and has many friends who will regret to learn of her death.
 Mir. and Mrs c. W. Nixon of Holt have moved to Bessemer and will oc. cupy the residence recently vacated by w. c. Terry on Berkley avenue.
 Mrs. A. B. Harding who will be re- membered as Miss Pauline Murrah, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. M. c Terry.
 Mrs. Owen Black of Othens is the guest of Mrs. P. NJ. McNel on Exerter avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Booze" Jones Dead

Selma, October 23--Selma's second war hero is John Paul Jones, known throughout the alumni of the Univer- sity of Alabama as "Boozer," where he was prominent in baseball and football circles. Jones' death occurred this morning from influenza. traceable to the hardships and exposure he was subjected to while a member of one of the French navy's sub chasers and then With the United States navy. He was a graduate of the Southern Uni- versity, University of Alabama and of Yale. practicing law at Birmingham prior to his enlistment for service in foreign waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

Bessemer. October 23.-(Special0 Dr. J. D. Bowling, the county health officer, Was in this city Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of comforting with Mayor Jones and City Physician pr. M. C. Ragsdale, in regard to the appointing. of an assistant health of ftcel for the Bessemer district. The duties of the office will embrace that of milk and meat inspector for the city and the regular duties of a health of ficer, and the salary will be paid ioin- ly by the city and county. The situa- tion was thoroughly gone over at the conference Wednesday afternoon. but no appointment was made. It was giv- on out that the office would be filled by November l. The office of milk and meat inspector was made vac;.nt by the resignation of Dr. G. W. Patton about two months ago.
 The following report is submitted by Mrs. w w Hollingsworth. acting chairman of the woman's committee of the fourth Liberty Loan drive: First ward Mrs. F. F. Clark. chairman. S12.- 250; Second ward, Mrs ". w. Hol- lingsworth chairman, s1S,S50; Third ward Mrs W. F. Cunningham, chair man, l11.S50; Fourth ward, Mrs. W. D. Taylor, chairman, $5350; Fifth ward. Mrs. J. c. Armstrong, chairman, s10o0; Feeders. Mrs. C. k. Abbott, chairman, S10,900; McCalla, Mrs. W. l. McAdory. chairman. s1260; Hueytown, Mrs. w. B Copeland. chairman, $950. Mrs. J. &. Winters. chairman of the booths, re- ports subscriptions amounting to ST. 700. These reports represent the house to house canvass of the residence DOT. tion of the city and surrounding com. munities and were taken largely in bonds of a small denomination. A com mittee of several ladies served un,ier each chairman, and Mrs. Huey and Mrs. Hollingsworth wish to thank each member of the entire committee for the faithtul work done during the c3mEaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Dr. Walker Appointed
 First Lieutenant

The many friends of pr. r. H. Walker will be glad to learn of his appointment as first lieutenant in the medical corps, announcement of which was contained in a wire from Adjutant General Har- ris to Dr. Walker last night.
 Dr. Walker has been ordered to report to Camp 0glethorpe at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Mai. Frank s. White, Jr.,
 on Gen. Woods Staff

Mai. Frank S White, Jr, camp judge advocate at Camp Funston Kansas. IS here visiting friends and relatives. Major White was honored by appointment to Maj Gen. Leonard Woods staff after several months service in this depart- ment at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Germany Denies Note
 Is Sent by Denmark

Amsterdam, october 2S.-The semi official North German Gazette denies the report that the government of Dem mark has sent a note to Germany or otherwise approached Germany re- garding the question of Schlesweg- Holstein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

Dutch newspapers of Sunday save out reports that Denmark has sent a note to Germany demanding that Germany carry out certain provisions of treaties between the two countries which gave the inhabitants of Schlesweg- -Holstein the right to decide whether they wished to be ruled by Germany or Denmark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Bank Representative Released

Copenhagen, october 2S.-Maj. Henry Crosby Emery. Russian representative of the Guaranty Trust company of New York, who was made a prisoner by the Germans on the Aand Islands last March, has been released from imprison- ment in Germany and arrived in Copen- hagen last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Theo Lacy VIII Ask Pardon Before Change
 h State ExecutiUes
Man Who Disappeared With S9O,OOO of States Money Gives Formal Notice -"What Became
 of Money" Has Never Been Answered
Bv WILLIAM l.. GoRMLEy

Montgomery October 23-(Specal )Theodore Lacy, ing sentence of 16 the Alabama penitenary for bezzng approximately $90000 of state funds while he chief clerk of the convict department Wednesday started
 fight gain his liberty before the present administration out of office in January The story of Lacys efforts told in
 small ad in afternoon under the head of Par don Notice The notice shows that Lacy convicted February 24 95 and June 1915 of taking funds of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

vict wardens, prisoners and others. Ru- mors that he has been seen walking the streets of Montgomery have never been verified.
 Lacy will appear probably at the next meeting in November of the board of pardons. Then probably he will be re- quired to go into the details of the case, explaining what became of the $90,000 or more. The board of pardons can recommend clemency, but ciemency is left with the Alabama governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Commissioner Taylor
 Has Spanish .Flu'

Commissioner John H. Taylor has been confined to his home for the past three days suffering with influenza. He left the commission meeting Monday morn ing after working for several hours with q high temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

In the casualty list of October % ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-13
any Merely Painting the Pruan Sabre Look Like Lath

of the National Liberals and many Cen
tr.sts Will side with them. And the
combined efforts of the Social Demo
Gratis. Progressives, Poles and Danes
viii be of no avail.
In spite OF the determined speech
made by their leader, DR.. Pachnike,
even the Progressives may not be re
lied upon. Their greatest parliamcn-
tartan, "steadfast" Eugene Richter.
while demanding equal, direct, univer-
sal and secret suffrage to the Prusslan
Diet, denounced the same electoral sys
tenn for municpa elections. because
the poor may not be expected to guard
the true Interests Of large cities"
And conditions have changed in the
mean time. One Progressive stronghold
after another was taken By the Social
Democrats a. the Reichstag elections
held under the electoral system PRO
posed in the Prussian reform bill Are
the Progressives "unbcnding advocates"
or this bill because they know il will
be defeated Would they change their
front should there be any chance of the
reform becoming enacted. Nobody
versed in the history OF the German po-
litical parties Will answer with an IN
cquiyocal No"
While it is true that the parties who
prevent real electoral reform in Prus-
sia will be punished at the Reichstag
elections, il is equally true that such
considerations will hard. suffice to
change the stand of the opponents 20
tire reform among the Deputies os the
Prussian Diet Fer the Reicnstag is n
mere debating clu5; & has no real
power. The policy CT the empire is
shaped by Prussia, and the Prussian
government can be controlled to a Ger
tain extent BY the Diet. from which.
therefore, representatives OF the mob
will be kept away se far as possible.