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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
P|A|NSMEN DEFEAT 3. A. [. QUINTET IN
 EXCITING CAME

In one of the most exciting and hot ly-contested games ever seen on the B. A. c. court, the PIainsmen from Auburn defeated Captain Gillems quintet by score of 37 to. 8, thereby winning the basketball championship of Alabama.
 At the end of the regulation time, the score stood s2-32, and it was decided to play minutes more to gain decision.
 The club started off with a rush and apparently had the game sewed up at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
BESSEMER BUREAU PRONE BESSEMER 5si

The ehildren's masquerade dance, given last night at the Hatikwah club room on Second avenue by the Beth-El sisterhood. proved a decided success. The decorations for the occasion were the national coiors. The first prize for the costume was won by Miss Lillian White, and Master Marvin White, representing Queen Esther and King Solomon, the prizes being a lovely box of candy and baseball and bat Master Harry Lee and Marvin Kartus received the second prize, boxes of candy, for the most orig inal costumes, which was a blind man being led by small boy. Bernard Michaelson, disguised as pickaninny girl, captured the third prize, bottle of toilet water. During the evening delicious fruit punch was enjoyed by the young people until a late hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS sERNEY G1LLEN. correspondes.

Bessemer. February 27.-(SpeciaD The Bessemer fire department made a number of runs today to various parts of the city. At o'clock this morning the home of MT. and Mrs. Lee Hollis at 3101 Exeter avenue was complete ly destroye dby fire. The blaze gained a rapid headwayion account of the tow water pressure, which hindered the work of the fire department. The ma jority of the household goods were saved. The damages for both house and contents was estimated at S1S00 The department answered five other calls a$ which the damages sustained were slight
 Announcement was made today that all desiring to enlist in the coast ar tillery, United States army, may do so by applying to the local exemption beard. T. J. Hayes, who enlisted yes- terday in the engineering corps, diyi- sion 42, left this morning for Fort Oglethorpe. Vernon l.. Simpson, John Bailey and Robert Watkins, all local boys, who enlisted several weeks ago the navy, left today for Norfolk, "a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
HOnus Wagner HOnOred

Pittsburg, February 27.-J. H. (HonuO Wagner, veteran infielder of the Pitts burg Nationals, was the central figure here tonight at a banquet rendered by Pittsburg baseball enthusiasts in honor of the former Pirates forty-fourth birthday. Prominent baseball men of the country were present for the ceie- bration, including Clarence H. Rowland, manager of the Chicago Americans; Hugh A. Jennings. leader of the De- troit Tigers: A. R. Tearney, president of the Three I league. and Lee Fohi. manager of the Cleveland Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
JOHNSTON-HENSON

The announcement of the marriage If Miss Edith Johnston of Cincinnati
 inc Edgar L. Henson of Bessemer will some in the nature of a surprise to
 he many friends of Mir. Henson Tn his city The wedding ceremony was solemnized Monday afternoon at the nome of the brides parents in Cin- cinnati. Mir. Henson is the son of MT. md Mrs. John Henson on Nineteenth street, and was reared in this city, here he was most popular. MT. and Mrs. Henson arrived tonight to be the guests of their parents for several days prior to going to Holt, where they will make their future home.
 The work of constructing a two- story brick store -house by s. Bovinna If this city on Seventh avenue and Nineteenth street is progressing rap- idly. Within the past two years a number of store houses have been erected on Nineteenth street. mak ing this one of the most popular business streets in the city. The house will bs located on the northeast corner of Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
Just One Case of Interest
 Before Service Board

Montgomery, February 7,-(Speciall The only important case on the docket of the public service commission for consideration at the March meeting Monday is the petition of all railroads operating in the state for the general readjustment of freight rates. This case, which involves a petition for the aban- dorment of the class and commodity rates in favor of the long and short haul principle of rate making, probably will continue three months.
 Other cases on the docket follow: Bir- mingham Southern railroad petition for certain increases in switching rates; w. W. Chastain of Fayette vs. the Basket Lumber company complaint of alleged discrimination and excessive freight and lief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
Stock Exchange Rumor
 MOngers to Be Curbed

New York. February 2Z-To prevent the circulation of sensational reports and rumors, especially those dealing with the war situation, the governors of the New York stock exchange today adopted resolutions defining such an act on the part Of any member as detrimental to the interest and welfare of the ex- change"
 Members are directed to report to the secretary any gossip of this character. and all commission houses having pri- vate wire connections are ordered to report any gossip that may come to the attention of their correspondents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
Jefferson County Jail Feed Bills Are Small
 Compared With Past

Montgomery, February 27-(special) When J. H. Chapman, warrant clerk of the auditors department, Wednesday received the feed bill of the sheriff of J Jefferson county for January he SAW a remarkable comparison with days gone by. The bill called for $6663O, while the sheriff of Jefferson county five years ago was collecting from $2500 to s30oo each month for feeding prisoners. At the end of January Sheriff T. J.. Batson had 72 prisoners in jail. Five years ago it was unusual for the nu,n- Der to drop below 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Jane Hollnnd-Aged 75 years, died yesterday at Garden dale. She is survived by two sons, Rev. James Holland of Gardendale. Charles Holland Mrs. Ruby of Nau- VOC, and Mrs. Taylor of Oakman. The funeral services will be held from the Bethlehem church at Dolomitc at Il o'clock this morning.
 c. l.. Farmer-Aged 36 of Alexandria, La, died yesterday evening at $ o'clock at the anti-tuberculosis camp on Red mountain He is survived by a 12-year-old daughter Vivian: his mother, Mrs. B. l.. Farmer; three sisters, Mrs. w. B. Cannon, Mrs. T. R. Pryor and Mrs. Ml P. Martin of Birmingham five brothers. c. T. and J. M. Farmer of Ensley, and w M., G. F.. and V. R. Farmer of Birming- ham. Funeral services will be held at o'clock this afternoon from Mrs
 H. P. Martins residence, 1704 Four. teenth avenue, north, and intermcnt will be in Elmwood cemetery.
 Mrs. Florence Poore died yesterday at the family residence. IF Sixty-thiri street. south. She is survived by her husband, Robert w. Poore: her par ehtS' MY. aHu Mrs. J. U. Furdy, and two sisters. Miss Laura Purdy and Mrs. Clara Meachem Funeral sery- ices will be held from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Inter- ment at Forrest Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Mamie E. Muskey, aged 53 years. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at 4:20 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Columbus. Miss. hy the Johns Undertaking company for s I ipf Q 7Z"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
Rate Increase Granted

Washington, February 27.-Application of the Mobile and Ohio railroad for in- creased tariffs on coal shipments from Alabama mining centers to points in Louisiana and to Joplin. Mo. tentative ly was approved today by the interstate commerce commissiops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28

 the end of the first half with the score 20-11 in their favor. Mike Donohue's pets, however, came back stronger than ever in the. closing round and managed to nose out a victory by two points.
 The individual stars of the Auburnites were Hub Hahn and Floyd, while Me Gowan did the best work for the club. c Points McGowan, forward ....-,....'.'.......' 10 Montgomery, forward .................. Baker, center ...-.....--.-....''..'..'. Gillem guard .......-............'.' Barker, guard ..................''''.''. Total for club .............,..-....... So .rpupN Points Floyd, forward .................-........ " Ha1I forward ...............--....'.-. Barks forward .............-'....'......' Hahn, center .........-.......... ...'''..''' Ducote, guard ..............'.'-.''''..'' Wade, guard ...,...........'..'''''.'''
 Total for club ............-....-..'....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28
STATEMENT OF Maryland Casualty Company OF BALTIMORE MARYLAND As of December 31 1917 ASSETS

Roal estate 1,54U89aI5 I oans oa1 on real estate 5440133 roilateyal loans ................ 253y7.00 Ronds and m stocks ............. 8036566.25 1as osl,; sb in hanks and office e........ 86223909 cents, balances and uncoected premiums - 2O3880488 Infarast dne and accrued d................ 588770O Ali other assets ....................... 8520035 Total admitted assets s127o2, ,4obs5
 LIABILITIES
 Losses and claims ...............$ 3290 421 10 ITnearned premiums .................... 52101O453 Commission due agents ................. 443,14403 Return and reinsurance premiums ........ 57243.54 All other liabilities ................ 659,927.95 Capital paid up in cash .............. 1500,O00O0 Surplus over all liabilities 56411 Total liabilities .................. s12 7o2, ,4o5s5
 RIA. BROWN & CO, General Agents
 Birmingham, Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-28

The Beth-El Sisterhood will hold their regular meeting Thursday after noon at o'clock at the Hatikwah clubroom on Second avenue, at which time Mrs. Sam Erlick will be hostess.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
ELKS MEMBERS TO HEAR
DIFFERENT MINISTERS

Short Talks TO be Made During The
Winter by All The Cambridge Min
isters-Soldiers And Sailors III
Vited.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28

Cambridge Lodge, No. 1872, Be
nevolent, Protective Order of Elks,
expects, commencing tomorrow aft
ernoon, to have series of talks dur
ing the winter months from all of
the ministers of Cambridge 1t is
planned to have talks of about fif-
teen or twenty minutes length, diff
ferent minister to sepak each week.
1t is also expected that, in addition
to the ministers, number of promi-
nent citizens of Cambridge and the
State will be asked to make ad-
dresses. In addition to the interest
ing talks, there will also be a must
cal program each Sunday afternoon.
consisting of both vocal and instru-
mental selections; in fact. it is
planned to have a stringed orchestra
on some of the Sabbaths.
The Elks will start these Sunday
afternoon events tomorrow, with a
talk by the Rev. w. E. Gunby, pas
tor of Zion Methodist Episcopal
Church, at half-past thAee o'clock.
The Lodge has announced that it will
be very glad indeed to have all men
in uniform, whether of the Army or
Navy. attend these short talks; in
fact, every member who knows of
man in the service who is at home,
has been instructed to extend him
personal invitation to be present.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
NOTICE.
State And County Tax Payers.

Interest on County Taxes will be
due for months on January l, 1919.
Therefore, to save this charge for in
terest, all taxes must be paid on or
before January LIST, next.-Thos. E.
Kerr, Treas. and Collector.-Adv.
1-15-19. B. cod. R. ed
Who is going to care for the dis
abled soldiers? The Red Cross. Are
you member of this organization
for 1919?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
Hold Your Liberty Bonds

Don't sell your Liberty Bonds--un-
less you absolutely have to. Their
market value has gone below par and
you will get only market value for
them if you sell; But they are as
good as gold, so far as their final
redemption at 100 cents on the dol
lar is concerned. They are the SAT-
est security in the world and the in
terest on them will be paid when due
without fail.
Moreover, they are practically GER
tain to appreciate in value as normal
conditions return. They may, and
probably will go several points above
par in the course of a few years. Ii
you SELL the buyer will reap the ad-
vantage of this appreciation and you
will not Why not make that profit
yourself?
If you have to have a little money
temporarily, you can get your banker
or some individual to lend you what
you need, giving your bonds as Sc
curity
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

1t takes only one dollar to become
a member of the Red Cross for the
year of 1919.
Miss Gladys jeanette Moore arriv-
ed home on the boat this morning
from Baltimore.
Mr.. Ruskin Warren and Daugh-
ter, Dorothy. of Belair, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Louis X. Warren,
this city.
| Mrs. Jack Fitzgerald, who, before
her marriage, was Miss Ray Shop
herd. is spending several days in
Cambridge, as the guest of relatives.
DR.. E. E. Wolff, local health physi-
clan for Cambridge, announces that
enza reported from noon yesterday
to noon today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Shorter and
little son. Lloyd, Jr., left OH the aft
ernoon train today, enroute for New
York city, where they will spend sew
eral days
Lieut.. L. Wethered Barroll, form
erly of Chestertown, but now of Bal
| timore, has resigned his commission
in the Army and has resumed the
practice of his profession in Balti-
more.
The young men of Salisbury have
arranged a subscription dance to be
held at the Armory at Salisbury Wed
nesday night, January 1st. Persons
from outside of the county will be
admitted upon the payment of $3.50
each. The Can, bridge band will fur
nish the music.
If you ever had any doubt about
why the United States had to get in
to the worlds greatest war, see MY
Four Years in Germany" tonight at
the Grand Opera House Step by
step it takes one through Ambassa-
dor Gerard's career in Germany, be-
ginning with the famous Zabern in
cident and ending with Americas
declaration of war against the I'm
perial German Government 1t is
fact, not fiction. 1t is in ten reels.
See the regular ad for time the pic
ture will start.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
THE BIG STORE

SATURDAY. Is o
of
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
Time Is SHORT TO REDEEM
WAR STAMP PLEDGES
Only Il Few More Days Remain in
Which to Purchase The Stamps
Purchases Must be Made by Janu-
airy First.

Purchases Must be Made by Janu-
AIRY First.
During the past year many per-
sons in all parts of the county pledg-
ed themselves to purchase specified
amounts of War Savings Stamps and,
as there was ample time in which to
do so, many of those who had signed
the pledges have put off from time to
time the fulfillmcnt of their obliga
tions; the time is now short, there
are only two moro days left in which
the purchases may be made, and
the chairman of the county, as well
as the chairman of the State, is very
anxious that everyone who pledged
himself or herself to purchase these
stamps do so within these two days.
Within a short time a card will be
sent to everyone making such
pledge, requesting them 10 advise
County Headquarters at once the
number of stamps which they pur-
chased; those who do not reply will
be presumed to have failed to have
met their obligation, and will be so
reported in the report of the county
chairman to the State chairman.
Those who have purchased, there
fore, are earnestly requested to adj
wise their chairman at once, in order
that the sale records may be accu-
rately kept, and the county get the
benefit and credit of all of the sales.
Now that the campaign is at
close of course, the subscriptions will
have to be checked up in order to
see just what the county has done,
and during the closing days of the
year the county chairman earnestly
appeals to those who have not pur-
chased to do so in order that the
county may do its full share; also
those who have purchased and who
ind they are able to purchase more
stamps are urgently requested to do
so. The needs are just as great now
as they We're months ago; the gov
eminent has obligations that must be
met, and every dollar invested in War
Stamps is a dollar that will not have
| to be invested in Government bonds.
| BUY now, others are doing so; get in
the swim. help your country, save
money for yourself, be 100 per cent.
square in every particular.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
CHURCH LOCALS.

Services at St. PauPs NJ. P.
Church tomorrow: Glass 80 a. NJ.
Baraca Glass, 10 a. M; preaching at
. II a. m; Sunday School, 2 p. N. :;
Christian ;Endeavor, $50 p. m.
preaching, 7.30 p. m.
The Sunday School of Grace NJ.
E. Church will hold theirChristma as
service next Sunday afternoon, Dec.
18th, at 2.15 o'clock. After the ser
vice, the usual Christmas treat will
be given. All members of the School
are urged to be present.-Adv.27-2t
| Zion M. E. Church services Sun
day as follows: Morning class, $50 F.;
Divine worship, with sermon. "At the
Portal of a New Period" IL a. m.
Sunday School, 2.15 p. M; Young
| Peoples Meeting. 6.45 p. M; even
ing service, with sermon, Gods
Promise For 1919" 100 o'clock. The
Christmas anthems will be repeated
Cordial welcome awaits you at all
| our services.
Order of services at Grace M. E.
Church, South, tomorrow: 9.45 a
m, Baraca Glass. IL a. m, Christ
mas sermon by the pastor, from the
subject, Gods Greatest Gift" 2.15
p. M, Christmas services for the Sun,
day School, Following these ser
vices, the Schoo! will receive the
usual Christmas treat. 100 p. M.
Christmas sermon by the pastor, THE
Worlds Greatest Wonder" The
choir has prepared special Christmas
music, and will render three anthems
at each service The public generally
is codrially invited to worship with
us at all these services.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
$500 REWARD.

For return of Russet Hand Satchel
and contents, with addressed card at
tached, Ruth Hooper, Western Mary
land College, Westminster, Md. Lost
Dec. 20, near Hurlock R. r. Station,
or on road between Hurlock and
Cambridge. Return to VIM. H. Hoop
er, 20S Oakley St., Cambridge, Md
ADV. 27-2t B. 27-2t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
HURLEY & WILLIAMS
The Leading Dry Goods Store
sssss ssssS ss:s:S ssss ssss:Si s.sSs

TO OUR FRIENDS and custo-
l. mers and every eye which
may by chance glance at these
printed words 4 Merry YsUas
they are for you; our direct
and hearty "Merry Xmas to you
and to all.
We have all seen sadness, some
have lost loved ones, Christmas
seems different: war and pestiIence
and famine have made the whole
world realize as never before the
true significance of Christmas Day
birthday of Christ. No sadness,
no sorrow, no personal loss can
shadow that day. Let's all be
wonderfully glad that the dear
old world has such an event to
commemorate Merry Xmas.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
County Offices Closed.

The offices of the Clerk of the
Court, Register of Wills and County
Treasurer will he closed on Wednes-
day. January /, 1919, the day being
a legal holiday. Taxpayers who have
not paid their 1918 taxes can do so
on Thursday, January 2, without
having to pay interest. On all ac-
counts not paid January 2, interest
will positively be charged, without
any exceptions.
w. H. MEDFORD, Clerk.
RUSSELL P. SMITH, Register.
THOS. E. KERR, Treasurer.
Adv. 28-3t. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28
Schools To Open Next Week.

The public schools of Dorchester
county will open Thursday, January
2, 1919. BY order of the Board OF
Education.
JAS. B. NOBLE, Sec.
Adv. 28-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28

heard that you were pre- lted to
the wealthy Miss Rocks last night.
Well, given away would be better
than presented. Somebody told her
I was a ribbon clerk.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28

Children taken care of during
work hours.-Mrs. Pritchett, 316
Academy street.-Adv. asst.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28

Not a single soldier returns from
camp that he does not praise the
work of the Red Cross.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-28

Today's worry is the result OF
yesterdays neglect.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
Compensation News.

Among the awards Of the State com
pensaljon department to-day Were ! |
pensions granted widows and orphans
Of men killed in the Villa mine dlSas.
tor Il few weeks ago. The widows
who were pcnSioncd are a. follows:
Mrs. Laura \. Lucas. widow. and lwu
children nf Robert l.. Lucas. S:'u II
month: Mrs. Rosetta l.. Hunter. Wild
Ow. and five children Of Wilbur Hunt
cr. SO Z month; Mrs. Lucy T.. Young
widow, and TWO children of NJ.
Young. $50 month: MIS-. Ora T..
Ruckner. widow. and thr"" children 81
William II. l'uckner. So month;
Mrs. Flora Workman. widow. and twn
children ut Giles J.. Workman. So Il
month: Mrs Ada l.. Marh"ny. widow
and thrc" children Of Curtis Il. Maiho'
ny, So Il month: Mrs. Ami" J.. Maihr'
ny. widow. and three children Of BGra
T.. Mathcpy. 81 month: Mrs. Matte
3 sampson. widow. and four children
Of John l.. Sampson. $"3 month:
Mrs. Efiir +. Norman. widow. and
three children of r. Z. Norman. $50 Il
month; Mrs. Nellie NJ. BclChcr. widow
and two children Of Emery fletcher
S%U a month: Mrs. OriaNla Lucas. wild
nw, anti on child Of y. y. Lucas, go
a month
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
Shortage Of Labor in
War Industries Shown
Near The Danger Point

WNSIIINGTUN. Iunr II Heads uf
led raj employment *"rilv.' from All
>,ar,', l"r, ar;'u,.in% tn" national war
l;.h"r conference. w.r'. !"ld to-day by de-
par,In. ~ # Labor officials that war ia
,iuS;rI"s ar. r..ril"U~ll short "f mon.
and shat ihrr,. must b. u" i"inp"riZ,ng
~ hnri!limg IA" task -! uulIinE labor
Wh,.r,. u W"uli 10 lhr ni"~l good.
\athun \ :uIlih. ia 'hhrE'' 1T i'IH
urtSkiilrrl lnh'r s."ti"!. outlined nianS
Toy rr,ruliuG ur>kIll."l Labor. which
Wi: H.. taken over exclusively 10y the
Srr.I,,. after .Iul! -. Thrr" "Ill II" an
agent at III" S,rN T." in every county
AMI township /" n,l TIN four hunn' q
branch officials ihr"u"h''ul tn" r"inlr!
In INDUS; rial communities. BOARDS repre-
-"nt,n: employers aud employees "liI h'
rrE,rig:,ot Ia ria, e I'rr IN IN" WORK.
Louis =. Post. assistant secretary -!
labor, Todd tn" ,'"ui.r"H''" il'Hi 10y bring
ny lAl,nr AMI ".,rIt'd j"G"ih"r. TN >'T-
>i,.. Vs. doing much toward eliminating
iI,u,!aiIiIr< ~ ihr tina" III" l"i''
Gr"..l. - ..irnch. h'' said. TN" lid d.
vision i"tv.,.n ,mp!"i - ":lI "lnr'i"!"H
ns :, .i,sl!mr; ,.ss:. vii! hay" r'~$"'i
nMay.'