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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
A NEW STORY OF
 BIG NEWSPAPERS
Nv HOLLAND


 New York, May 21.-(Special)-In many of the editorial comments upon the ca reer of the late James Gordon Bennett kindly and appreciative references were made to his triumphs, but there appeared to be also some mental reservation as though the belief prevails today in the latter wears of his life MT. Bennett ola not fully accept his extraordinary op- portunlties with the New York Herald. In fact, some of the most sympathetic of the comments contained references to what was called the decline of the Her aid as an influence in American jour- nalis,n.
 It may be opportune at this time to report what has hitherto been unrecosded history associated with MT. Bennett anu also with Jay Gould, with whom MT. Bennett carried on a very bitter per sonal controversy in the columns of the Herald. The impression commonly held was that the decline of the influence and enterprise of the New York Herald be- gan when MT. Bennett parted company with his chief executive or managing ed itor, MT. Connery.
 Frederls Hudson, who was the chier executive unde, the senior Bennett, and was responsible for much of the Herdlds s greater or more forceful or far-seeins newspaper executive than MT. ConneIy was under the younger Bennett. What was the occasion for the rupture of the relations between MT. Bennett and MT Connery has never been accurately known. Presumably it was due to one of those somewhat eccentric whims when were chaI acteristic of MT. Bennett. At the time Mir. Connery and MT. Bennett parted, Jay Gould was the owner of the New York World. It is permitted now to report exactly how MT. Gould came into possession of that newspaper, for not until this report is published has there ever been an accurate statement respecting MT. Goulds ownership of the World
 Col Thomas A. Scott, whose executive ability, energy and foresight while con nected with the Pennsylvania railroad and also while associated with the aG- ministratlon of President Lincoln, have caused his name and achievements to become t4 traditional, ventured to con struct railroad across Texas His plans were excellent, but his financing was curtailed Negotiations were entered into with Jay Gould and in the course of them as rart of the consideration for contract, Colonel Scott, who was then the owner of the New Yoork World. ln- sisted that MT. Gould take over that property. This was reluctantly done by MT Gould as he had no thought, no de- sire to become identified with journal ism.
 When Mr. Connery was free MT. Gould sent for him and made a proposition to him which had it been accepted wouli undoubtedly have enabled Connery tG have taken high rank among the most successful American journalists
 A BIG PROPOSITION
 MT. Gould valued the New York World at S250, ,00o. He was willing to part With it upon that basis. He therefore deter mined to turn over to his son, George Jay Gould, one-quarter interest, and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Red Cross Mass Meeting
 Is Held in Decatur

Decatur, May A.- (Special)-A mass meeting was held here tonight on call of T. NJ. Jones, campaign manager tor the Decatur Red Cross drice, Dr. James A. Duncan. former pastor of the First Methodist church Of Decatur, and now stationed in Birmingham. was the speaker.
 L J. Kuhn of the Kuhn 5. 10 and g. cent store in Albany has donated the entire safes of the store for Tuesday 10 the Red Cross.
 The sale of one broom netted the AL bany Red Cross sl1o. The broom was auctioaed of by the Hon. Samuel Black well. Each time the broom was sold 1t was returned to the Red Cross to be sold again. The broom was the product ot the Albany broom factory, and the idea originated with MT. l. J. Kuhn.
 Judge John c. Eyster, chairman of the legal advisory board of Morgan county. has received a telegram from Adjutant General Hubbard, urging that the widest publicity be given the registration of young men becoming 21 on June 5.
 Samuel Spielberger, a prominent and popular merchant of Albany, died at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
FLORENCE

Florence, May 21.-(Special) l)-Monday a trees and underbrush at the site of Mus cle Shoals dam ?, just outside the east ern city limits of Florence.
 Signs have been posted at the head quarters of the engineers at the Florence postoffice. calling for additional laborers for this purpose.
 On the first day of Lauderdale county's Red Cross drive over one-fourth of the allotment was subscribed. and it is ex- pected that Florence and Lauderdale county will go well over the allotment.
 P. o. Davis. the government farm club agent, is in Florence this week. and will visit all points in Lauderdale county with County Agent c. L. Hollingsworth
 Already there are seven agricultural clubs in the county and they are doing splendid work There has been marked increase in hog raising, Lauderdale hav- ing taken second place in north Alabama in this branch of industry. More than 250 head of blooded hogs for breeding purposes have been brought into the county within the past year, and blooded pigs are now being shipped into other territory.
 An auxiliary of the Florence chapter. American Red Cross, was organized last week at Green Hill, F miles from Flor ence. The new auxiliary starts with a lucky 13 members, all paid and ready to begin active work. The party from the parent chapter that organized the auxiliary was composed of H. Larimore, Miss Lula Jones, Miss Lennie Barnes and J. B. Porterfield.
 George Cortner, 11-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs J. L. Cortner of this city, was bitten on the arm Monday by a stray dog, supposed to have the rabies, and in order to take every precaution against hydrophobia, Mrs. cortner left last night with the lad for the Pasteur institute at Montgomery. The dog which bit the boy escaped before 1t could be killed.
 The first annual commencement of the new Coffee High school will be held dur ing the week beginning Sunday, May 26- The programme for the week will be very interesting, and the commencement ser mon will be preached by Rev. L. l.. Gwaltney, pastor of the First Baptist church. On Tuesday Dr. F. B. Dresser |of Peabody college, Nashville, will de liver the address to the graduating class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Constitutional Monarchy
 Only Form of Government
 for Finland, Says Leader


 Stockholm, May 21.-A constitutional monarchy is the only form of govern ment for Finland in the opinion of Judge Svinhufvud, who has just been declared temporary dictator by the Finnish diet. He says he is convinced that the only way for Finland to ss- cure independence and freedom and q government above party passions, is to choose a constitutional monarch.
 Judge Svinhufvud said he would re- fuse categorically to become candi- date for the presidency if asked to do so. He believed that most of the mem- bers of the Landtag would resign if 8 republic were declared
 He declared that 16so00.0o0 marks were subscribed during the first week of the Finnish Liberty Loan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Charles Knight, Champion
 Riveter, Gets Northcliffe
 Prize of 9 Pounds

Washington, May 21-The first in- ternational prize for riyeting was transmitted today by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board to Charles Knight, negro, at the request of Lord Northcliffe. owner of London newspa- pers. who offered 25 pounds sterling for the best score above previous rec ords. Knight is employed at the Beth lehem Shipbuilding corporation, Spar rows Point, Md
 At the time MT. Hurley cabled Lord Northcliffe. new challenge for Brit ish workmen and called on American shipbuilders to duplicate Knights rec ord. An increase of five rivets per gang per hour would mean the build ing of steel freighter of 10000 tonr every 10 weeks, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
THREE

his horne on Johnson street at s o'clock Sunday morning from stroke of af'- poplexy. MT. spielberger was in his usual health on Saturday evening and his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends in the Twin-Cities- One of his last acts was to pay s10 for broom for the benefit of the :.s1 Cross. Mir, spielberger was a Mason in high standing.
 The drafted men of Morgan county who are to go to the front met at the Masonic theatre in Albany on Sunday afternoon. The meeting was under the auspices of the Morgan county council of defense, Chairman of the Council of De- fense E. c. Paine called the meeting and introduced the speakers. l.. w. Godbey. for law; Dr. w. NJ Murrey for medi- cine, and pr IT. R. Thompson for the Red Cross. The meeting was we'll at tended. After the meeting the men were served refreshments at tn Albany city hall They left for Hartselle, where similar rleeting was held
 Noted Swiss Artist Dies
 Berne, May 21-Ferdinand Hodler, a Swiss painter, is dead here at the ags of 65
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Insurance Rate on Lives
 of Officers and Men Who Sail in War Zone Decreased

Washington, May 21-Danger from submarines has decreased to such an extent that the bureau of war risk in- surance has recommended reduction from s2.50 to s1.50 per 5000, the sin- surance rate on lives of officers and crews of merchant ships passing through the war zone. This is in line with the recent lowering of marine in- surance rates on vessels and cargocs from three to two per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Red Cross Providing Food and Comforts for Ameri- can Soldiers in Ger
 man Prisons
Ry ETHEL GILLEN

The following is list of the classes which have completed the course in surgical dressings given at the teach ing center in the Title Guarantee build ing, of which Mrs Walter Beasley is head instructor; and they may secure
 their certificates from Mrs A. w. Porter, at the central work room:
 Class (; Miss Eleanor Anderson, Miss Mary Chollet Burney, Mrs. R. D. Bur- ger, Mrs. Will Cooke, Mrs. c. A. Case, Mrs. John Carroll, Mrs w A. Davies. Mrs. Mel eDrennen, Mrs. D. M. Dren- nen, Mrs. w. Y. Dill, Mrs. Charles Dene- gre, Mrs Richard V. Evans, Mrs. M. l. Hitchcocke, Mrs. T. L. Hobart, Mrs. W. M King, Mrs. E. H. Nall, Mrs. S. w. Oliver. Mrs J. R. Thames, Mrs F. D. Tar rant, Mrs. w. V. Trammell, Miss Mary Wall, Mrs. c. M Tardy.
 Class s. Mrs. John Outline, Mrs. w A. Lathrop Miss Judith Winston, Miss Bessie Lowe. Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. J. D. French, Mrs. E. w. Anderson Mrs. S Y. Caldwell, Mrs A c. Jen- kins, Mrs R. c Stobart, Miss Marion Walsh, Miss Julia Harris, Mrs T. D. Parke, Mrs Frank Clark, Mrs. w. M. Leary. Mrs. Jack Caldwell and Mrs. Flanders Johnson, Mrs. w. N. Walms- ley, Mrs. J. s. Kennedy
 Class 9: Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. l.. G. Brownlee, Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs. B. L. Guice, Miss Mabelle Norton, Mrs B. M. Prince, Mrs. Ned McDavid, Mrs J. G. Putnam, Mrs. w. H. Hit, Miss Noma Wagner, Mrs E. w Hansman, Mrs H. B. Kennedy, Mrs. Farley Har- ris, Miss Edna Hicks, Mrs. Carr Mo- Cormack, Mrs Foster Hamilton, Mrs. E. U. L. Rust, Mrs. Motion Smith, Mrs E. P. Leurs, Mrs Victor Prowell, Mrs A. $. Loventhal. Mrs. Mortimer Bald- win, Mrs Ida E. Craft.
 Conditions in Rumania after the dis aster which befell that little country were indescribable. In the little village of Seltieu, in the district of Putna. the Red Cross commission found a squalid shack of wood and mud occupied by three children. Their mother had succum bed to typhns. Their father was a soldier at the front The eldest, a girl of 10, was acting as mother to a boy of 4 ana
 little sister of 2. The boy was lying helpless cn bag on the stone floor his face eaten partly away by a malignant skin disease. The bones stuck out ail over his tiny body. The girl was lttle better off. There were neither relatives
 friends, nor any government agency to give relief to these unfortunate babies.
 But the Red Cross relieved them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
D. GOODE TINSLEY
 VISITING RELATIVES

D. Goode Tinsley. formerly re- porter on The Age-Terald staff. is spending a few days with relatives and friends in Birmingham.
 Mr Tinsley is with the remourt forces which are in training at Camp Johnston, Jacksonville. Fla Mir. Tins ley, prior to his connection with The Age-Herald, practiced law in BirmIng- ham, and has wide circle of friends and acouaintances among the. mem bers of the local bar
 Perfumes entered largely into the temple service. as shown in the Bible, in the two forms of incense and ointment. Tn private life, they were applied both to the person and to garments and to articles of furniture, such as beds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Bill to Permit National
 Banks to Subscribe to Fund
 of Red Cross Passes House

Washington May 21.-A senate bill au- thorizing national banks to contribute 10 the Red Cross out of funds available for dividends to stockholders has been passed by the House and now goes to the President.
 Acting Minority Leader Gillette and Representative Cannon of Illinois, repub- lican, spoke against the measure. Rep resentative Glass, chairman of the bank ing and currency committees. said he had been informed by officials of the American Red Cross that passage of the bill would add s5.0o0.000 to the war fund being raised this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Congested Business
 Corners

alleys, or within three feet of the intersection of any alley with a street within the following named area, namely: All that part of the City of Birmingham lying north of the center of Morris A venue. from 17th Street to 22d Street, and south of the north side of 5th Avenue from 17th Street to 22d Street, west of the east side of 22d Street from Morris Avenue, and east of the west side of 17th Street from 5th Avenue to Morris Avenue.
 Don't be a law-break- CT, MT. Taxpayer. Ob- serve all laws. When it comes to traffic laws there's no "blue" laws
 hhou arn all r1nndnr1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22

Applications have been made by a number of public utilities which are hlt hard by rising cost and materials ana supplies and the difficulty of increasing service rates proportionately.
 Some applications on file reflect ar apparent unwiningness of banks to ex- tend ,.redit to institutions which they have financed in the past without ao : vance assurance from the war finance corporation that the loans will be eoV- cred from the government fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22

his partner, Washington E. Connor a one-quarter interest, and then to offef to MT. Connery the half interest. Fur. thermcre, in his communication with MT Connery MT Gould said that he would guarantee to MT Connery a salary ol s10,ooo . year for 10 years for his man. agement of the World property and he would furthermore give MT. Connery lU years in which to pay for his half inter- est If he could gain profits enough to make such payments. The salary offered by Mr. Gould was in MT. Connery's view ample. Furthermore, he looked upon the proposition that he should have 10 years in which to pay out of the earnings ct the World or out of his proportIonate part of those earnings, for the half in. terest which MT. Gould offered to turn over to hlm, as generous.
 A LOST OPPORTUNITY
 In spite of these attractive propositions MT. Connery seemed to hold back a lit- tie as though there was something in tho arrangements that did not quite sult him.
 At MT. Gould's suggestion MT Connery and MT. Connor held several confer ences. At last MT. Connery said that he would accept MT. Gould S offer provided $100,000 in government bonds were placed with some responsible trust company as security for the payment of his salary of s10,000 U. year for 10 years.
 To this suggestion MT. Connor replied that he did not deem it advisable even to put before MT. Gould the proposition that there should be deposited sl00,0o0 in government bonds, because if MT. Gould S word was not sufficient guarantee for payment of the salary 1t would not ne sufficient to maintain the other provl- sions of the contract.
 With this complete refusal to enter tain MT. Connery's proposition the nc- gotiation was ended.
 Instead of MT. Connery. Joseph Pulit ger obtained shortly afterward from Mir Gould the ownership of the World upon very favorable terms, MT. Gould allow ing ample time for the payment of the purchase price, which was presumably the same sum which in his view the World property was worth when he made his proposition to MT. Connery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22

One of the reasons why business corners are so congested, mak- ing it almost impossible for people to traverse from sidewalk to a wait ing car, is because ve- hicles are parked right up to the corner.
 This is a violation of. the law.
 Every time you do 1t you are breaking the law and subjecting your sci to a possible fine.
 Read what Section 30 says:
 Tt shall be unlawful to cause or permit ve-. hicles of any kind to be placed or stationed within three feet of the intersection of any two public highways, except
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red cross has grown to such proportions in its efforts to relieve suffering humanity that The Age-Herald will publish Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID WEDNESDAY,, MAY 22, 1918

,.os.;,,,a4el<, POO main prison camps in c.armanv and some 10000 prison groups counting the small detachment ot prlsoh- ers sent out to do farm lanor. me American Red Cross plans cohtetlpiaee aee tbe s,nnlying of all these work camps as yell as the others, where American ,arisoners are held, with the regulation food parcels. x,. (.
 Tn the ordinary course of affairs II r-o,,id he necessary for the bureau al Berne to be advised regarding the ar r;val of American prisoners Tn ger man camp. before sending tood parceis, @ Tan days or more would elapse peloi inc prisoners could have the Denealt VI tbe rations. At the camp at Tuchel, ae- ,,ardine 10 advices received by cable rom Rerne. Sergeant Halyburton and COT noral luton. American prisoners, nave heen delegated custodians of the enneI- rency food supplies. and storel oot bas heen assigned to them in wnlch v keen the parcels that have been TOT warded.
 The women speakers committee or neu Cross drive is especially active ano WEI o,.t~a 1iyed under the chairmanship Of Mrs. R. F, Wilkerson. Their four-Hihuee talks are really four minutes or less, disproying the old theory that women toroues when started, like Tennyson brooks "babble on forever" These wom- en have a message, deliver it and stop,
 Today Mrs. H. L. Badham will taik at the Bijou, Mrs. Fulenwider q. .no Lyric. Miss Evalina Wilkerson at ene Trianon. Mrs. Nathan L. Miller at the Colonial, Mrs. Hush Latumer at ene ol+o Mrs A r. Gilmore at the Alcazar, Mrs IT S Heron at the strand ana Mice Alma Rittenberry will be at the Odeon and Odeon ?.
 Mrs e I. sharp will speak at cam m,lnity gathering at RoebucK Spriiss and Mrs. l., J. Haley will address a large gathering of club women at Ruhama bap- list church at East Lake
 rho Red Cross, organized primarily for tba saving of life and the relief Of sui farinv has had a glorious unfolding Tn anna rentlv unrelated fields. There nave haen effects incident to the routine Work of mercy and ministrauon surprising even to tha workers themselves. and in con sequence of which it's menacing mas been broadened and it's departments expand ed, until now, effective and alert lhou- sa nd miles away as at the battle-stormed t.a,,,has the Red Cross spreads its sub lime mantle unto the remotest ramll- 70 tions of the wars blight. Though need exists in the tenth stage removed from fighting itself, be It an ocean breath away, the crimson banner or the Militant Mercy will unfailingly rise, ana the Red Cross workers will seek without choice where suffering is and succor needed But towering above all that ls incidental to life saving and pain assuag- ing. is the fact that the Red Cross wins l hattles-because it makes better soldlers and sailors--and when you give you aie | fiphting as surely as if you had a gun | in voIr hand. This is not benevoience-i' | is war, and your act is valor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
 the System

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as the formula is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron in a Tasteless form. enc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
DIRECTORS OF WAR FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLD FIRST MEETING
Board Is Swamped With Ap- plications From Men Who Want Some
 Easy Money"

Washington, May H.-Directors of the war finance corporation meeting today for the first time began the immense task Of considering applications Tor financial aid to activities essential 10 the conduct of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
PITRIlC ITILITIES

from banks loans with which to expand
 plants making war materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-22
APPLICATIONS CLASSIFIED

Apparently under the belief that the fiance corporation is source of easy money for all kinds of development prof. ects, scores of persons have applied for advances to aid them in promoting new enterprises which they claim will con tribute to the wars success.
 Applications numbering several hun dred were classified today and the di- rectors set about the work of getting full information on cases which appeared meritorions. Applicants who did not present sufficient claims to justify im- mediate consideration will be told to ex- anime their cases in the light of the war finance corporation act, and refile them If further evidence can be presented.
 Few cases seemed urgent and loans may be made on them within the next two weeks. Some of these are from con- cerns which have been unable to obtam
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-16

office Of Public Roads and Rural Engi-
neering. at his office in Missoula. Mon
tana, until o'clock p. m. of the thir-
teenth day of April. 1918. and at that
time and place publicly opened and
read The road is approximately four
miles long and is situated between
Aberton and Cyr and partly within the
Lolo National Forest in Mineral Coun-
ty, Montana. Detailed plans may be
examined at the above office of the
District Engineer. The principal items
covered by the proposal will include
clearing. grubbing grading. pipe. Gull
verts, retaining walls. guard rail. par
tial surfacing and pile and brush bulk
head.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-16
Thirty Thousand Pounds
of Fish Taken in Seine

Mankato, Minn.--Seiners in nearby
lakes made some good hauls recently.
About 10000 pounds of rough fish
were in the seine at Lake Ballentyne
at one draw. and 10000 pounds in a
draw at Duck lake. During the month
$500 pounds OF fish have been shipped
to state institutions as required by the
board of control. The state received
more than $500 as It's share Of the re-
ceipts Of the seiners.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-16
OFT SURE DOES THE WORK."

Mrs. W. II. Thornton. 1923 w. 10th
ST.. Little Rock, Ark, writes: MY
little boy had a severe attack OF Group
and honestly believe he would have
died II it had not been for Foley's
Honey and Tar. l would not be with
out it at any price. as 1t sure does the
work" Best remedy known for
coughs, colds, whooping cough.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-16
Paymasters Steal Funds
Sent to Mexican Troops

Chihuahua, Mexico.--CarranZa gar
threatened mutiny because government
paymasters have stolen 100000 in gold
to be used for paying troops. Two pay
masters are said to be in flight toward
the United States border. Jose Miguel
II il said is held in the penitentiary
here in connection with the theft
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-16
MUST CONTINUE FARMING.

Santa Fe, N. M.-Men exempted
from the operation OF the first draft
call on account of agricultural occupa-
tons must continue in these occupa-
ti0na, pursuing them diligently, accord
ing MfH1HksQ che diAtrict draft board
recently msf sablIc here.