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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27

away from the other ships and paraileled
each other on the balance of the western
ocean trip to the Atlantic coast. Soon
after leaving the convoy wireless mes
sages were received to the effect that a
steamship in O more southern line had
been attacked by another submarine and
was fighting It of.
On one OF the vessels there was a
party of American newspaper and maya
zine men who have been visiting the
sectors Of the western front. There were
thirteen in the party. Among them were
Edward Box, Ladies Home Journal .
Mark Sullivan. Golfers: Edward Sedg-
wick, Atlantic Monthly; DIR. Charles
Richard Van Hise. president of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin Alfred Holman,
the Call, San Francisco DR.. Albert
Shaw, RevieU Of Reviews. Charles II.
Towne, McClure's; Richard V Oulihan,
New York Times, and l.. W. N1man, MIL
waukee Journal
The other British vessel carried about
fifty Australians and New Zealanders en-
route home.
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kunwaId Has Grand Piano.

.Kunwald, the famous symphony or
chestra leader. however. has managed to
get a grand piano fitted very nicely into
his room. And seated there he manag es
10 pass pleasantly many Of the hours
during which his less talented compan-
ions are forced to do nothing more ex-
citing than loaf.
There have been many stories about
the camp as to the origin of the piano.
Some said that II was presented to Kun
valid by brother of President Taft.
Others said II had been sent to the camp
| from his home. But Col. Penrose said
IT was a present from the company which
made II.
II seems that when Kunwald first
| reached the camp hs-feund time hanging
| heavy on his hands. The sound Of the
pick and shovel welded by some OF his
less fortunate companions in internment
got on his aesthetic nerves. and he sought
a way to dispel this unpleasantness He
asked the piano company for the instru-
ment and in a short tinse It arrived.
"Of course we let hin1Nhave it," said
Col. Penrose. ut is nothing to u.s.
Col. Penrose rather scorns the idea
that the rugs on which the weary Prus
sian feet rest as their owners sit In com
Portable easy chairs and regard draperies
in which they find solace were sent from
Fifth avenue shops But he thinks they
could easily afford to have them SEM
down II they wished, and supposed thai
they have received some things from
| New York
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27
SAW U. S. DESTROYER
SINK A SUBMARINE
Americans Returning Home
Tell of Incident.

The sinking OF a German submarine by
an American torpedo boat destroyer
three days out from~a European port
was reported by passengers who arrived
in an Atlantic port yesterday on two
fast British steamships.
The two vessels were part of a large
convoy OF ships which left the European
port more than a week ago escorted by
British and American cruisers and de-
stroyers. On the third day out two Ger
man submarines were sighted in the CEN
tire Of the big neet which fed in every
direction.
One Of the undersea boats which had
come to the surface to fire its torpedoes
reached the surface less than 200 yards
astern of an American destroyer, which
promptly turned about and dashing d.
rectly over the spot where the submarine
had just submerged dropped three depth
bombs Three columns of water arose
and bits OF wreckage from the sub
marine were seen to drop back into the
sea.
The two fast British steamships pulled
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will walk With him to-day win DO
his three children who are In this coun-
try. They are Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
Mrs Richard Derby and Capt. Archi-
bald Roosevelt. who was wounded on
the Toul front and invaded home.
Three grandchildren will also assist In
observing the day. They are son and
daughter of Mrs. Derby and Archie, Jr,
who will help the Colonel celebrate for
his first time as he is only eight months
old,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27
WENT TO AID REFUGEES
Neutrals From Brussels Not Com
mission of Inquiry, Says Berlin.

THE HAGUE, Oct. 26,-It is semi-offi-
cially explained in dispatches from Ber-
lin that neutral residents OF Brussels
who have gone to the front 70 investi-
gate conditions there nave not been
formed into a commission of inquiry
1t Is said their visit to cities near the
battle line was made for the purpose Of
ascertaining what could be done for the
refugees. They have communicated their
report to the German authorities in Bel
GUM and to the Belgian, French and
British Governments
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NEW DEMOCRACY IN
CRADLE OF LIBERTY
Representatives of $1,000, 900
Freed Middle Europe
People Meet.
ID SLAV STATES. SPEAK
Declare Independence, Defy
Germany and Set Forth
Ideals.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ga new born
democracy was proclaimed here to-day
fo' the 65,ooo.ooo people of the OPP
pressed nations OF middle Europe.
Assembled in Independence Hall,
Americas cradle of liberty, the &C.
credited representatives OF these States
rang out defiance to autocracy, aristoc-
racy and imperialism and promulgated
Declaration Of Independence In the
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Grcenhut's. Condition Serious.

It was said last night at the residence
or Capt. Josph Il. Greenhut, 325 West
End avenue, that the former president of
the j. b. Greenhut Company was resting
comfortably. Capt Greenhut's condition
is reported serious by DR.. Leo Kessel of
So Central Park West. nevertheless The
family Is holding out hope for his recov-
ey. Capt. Greenhut IL 10 years old,
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COL. ROOSEVELT rs go TODAY.
Children and Grandchildren As
sist in the Celebration.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt is go years
old to-day. He will spend the day
quietly at Sycamore Hill, going out only
to church. a distance of three miles
which he and Mrs. Roosevelt undoubtedly
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thing called I'VE and the World" are
also there.
SO 1t can be seen that from a German
point OF view at least this Is no ordinary
gathering-when II sits down to dinner
and German intellect splashes about the
table. But from the point OF view of
the army men in charge OF the place II
they can buy these things and otherwise
obey the regulations why shouldn't they
have them? So at least thinks the COM
mandant. Col c. l.. Penrose.
They tell us what they want--we or
der It," he said. "Of course they are
obliged to stay within the regulations OF
the Food Administration with regard to
sugar and other commodities"
menu of the average dinner OF
Schmidt, Pavenstedt ct al. was impossi-
BILE to obtain. but with an unlimited
grocery bill H. is not hard to imagine
that their usual meal would compare
favorably with what they had in their
former homes when they were wealthy
and respected members OF the communi-
ties In which they lived.
The furnishing OF their apartments Is
apparently guided by the same general
principles. II they are able to buy more
comfortable chairs and softer rugs and
eminent gives its less fortunate pris-
oners OF war. why they are permitted to
have them.
"Why not?" said Col Penrose. "Of
course 1--WE allow II. The rooms aren't
large. They can't get very much in
them"
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Sale of Discontinued Patterns in
LIVING ROOM SUITES
Only one of kind, at prices which
should insure rapid disposal

Three Piece Living Room Suite
With mahogany frame; upholstery in velour door m
damaSk; N reduced from $5S500to @OSOUO
Two Piece Living Room Suite with
mahogany frames upholstered in blue velour; no-oo IN
reduced from $4,000. Observation-Disclosures. SZOUUU
Three Piece Living Room Suite
Louis XIV. design; upholstered in black and noo- m
gold damask;. reduced from $495OO to SAoo.UU
Three Piece Living Room Suite
Mahogany and Frame upholstered in blue no-ooo
velour; reduced from $4,000 S05OUU
Four Piece Living Room Suite with
walnut frame; upholstered in mulberry dam noo- ~
ask; reduced from $63500 to VOSOUU
Five Piece Living Room Suite
William and Mary; walnut and gold frame; up n.o- M
holstered in damask; reduced from $690OO to S40S.UU
Three Piece Living Room Suite
in mulberry velour; formerly 1926 co.. Sl Io.UU
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wives visit Them week. q.

There Is one side of the matter that
is food for satisfaction at least, and that
Is that these men are causing little ex-
pense to the Government. They do not
even avail themselves OF the regular al
lowance made for the rauons. Of the
average German prisoner. They would
rather use their own money and get the
delicacies to which they are accustomed
Many of the wives Of these well to do
prisoners are living In Chattanooga,
about twelve miles from the camp. Once
a week they are allowed to pass two
hours with their husbands. all the time
under guard. and are allowed to con-
verse only In English. A room especially
tied as a reception room is provided for
them.
Recently an effort was made to have
the children of these prisoners of war
sent to the public schools Of Chatta-
nooga, but as the result OF heated pro-
test registered by American mothers and
fathers of the city the Board of Educa-
ton voted against the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
ENRIQUE CREEL A LABORER

From the Detroit News.
 Once the recipient of banquets and mill itary honors when he visited the border, Enrique Greet. former Mexican ambas- sador to the United States governor of Chihuahua and minister for foreign re- lations, is now employed in the smelters in Fl Paso, and may be seen any day riding home in motor car beside Mex ican laborer.
 When the revolutions forced the Mexi- can federal officers and their families to flee from Mexico. Senor Creel went to Fl Paso with his father-in-law, Gen. Lus Terrazas.
 While governor of Chihuahua Senof Creel always was "a friend of the Ameri- cans from the border and gave elaborate banquets for them and entertainments for them when delegations visited Chi huahua City, the state capital Tn re- turn he was always banaueted when he visited Fl Paso, and when he accompa- nied President Diaz to that city for the meeting with President Taft. he was given military escort wherever he went. He was the head of one of the largest banks in Mexico City at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Interest in Annual
 Horticultural Meet

7T HE fourteenth annual meeting of ll the Alabama Horticultural so- sietv, to be held at Auburn December s1-12,. will be of uncommon interest. An attractive programme has been Srepared. Experts from the United tatas department of agriculture and xperiment stations and extension srvices, and several practical horti- -~slturists will be present to partici- ate in the discussions.
 As this meeting will be highly edu- itional and in line with progressive hit growing and home gardening the tendance should be unusually large. Among the subjects to be discussed
 "a be the growing of cucumbers, the 1wing of cantaloupes, garden pests
 how to control them, best meth of storing vegetables for home es, controlling crown gall on fruit
 es, the use of tractors in orchards
 it growing on the gulf coast, pecan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Kaiser Will Not
 Desert His People

THE Kaiser is either ciinging to a U forlorn hope or he is still the dupe of his own ambition. A dispatch from London says he has no intention of abdicating, but in statement at tributed to court circles he is said to have remarked: "I will not abandon my sorely tried people, but if neces- sary I am ready to become something like hereditary president of a German republic, like the kings of England, Belgium and Italy"
 This kind of talk does not sound like the Kaiser and may be nothing more than one of those innumerable stories purporting to come from authoritative sources which are perpetually floating about the capitals of Europe. Yet, there is something in the first clause of the sentence that is at least remi- niscent of Wilhelm and his idea that the German people can't get along without him.
 If Wilhelm said he would not "abaa- don my sorely tried people" there was grim humor in the remark. All their troubles and hardships have been due solely to the Kaiser and the system he has fostered. Stimulating the sor- rowful leader who, having shared in their triumphs will stand by them in the hour of diversity, the Kaiser is a figure to make one laugh. Max liar den seems to have been more than GUS. tomarily inspired when he called Will helm "cinema hero"
 If the German people want to keer Wilhelm as an hereditary president that is their own affair. As wal lord, as king ruling by divine right he is done for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
SNIFF. SNIFF. A FLuE CURE

Sandusky, Ohio. Special to the Cleveland
 Plain Dealer.
 Druggists here are securing their cell lars for forgotten stocks of asafoetida
 Since Spanish influenza began sweep ing the country the demand has in- creased steadily, and today the odorous gum that is supposed to hold the germ aloof is bringing the fanciest prices on record. A piece the size of pea costs dime-if you are fortunate enough to get any at all.
 Men, women and children are wear ing pendant little muslin sacks contain ing an asafoetida pill at the end of a string or0ribbon tied around the neck.
 group of fashionably attired women assembled at a leading hotel to discuss influenza relief work in connection with the Red Cross emergency hospital, opened a few days ago. The odor of costly perfume was in the air, but above it rose the undeniable evidence of the presence of asafoetida.
 A heart-to- heart talk disclosed the 1aCt that every WOlndil was "ooi LIB asafoetida.
 A minister entered the reportoria room of one of the local newspapers. He had been on the scene but short time when noses began going up.
 Yes, we're all wearing it nowadays especially when we're making sick calls, the minister explained.
 In saloons as well as other places the scent of asafoetida is noticeable to 2 marked degree. In restaurants it adds 2 peculiar taint to the odor of boiled cab bage, and the other things that do theil own advertising.
 For the first time in many years tht day of asafoetida is at hand again ane the available supply is growing smaller hourly, druggists say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Progress on New
 Federal Building

WoRk is progressing on Bir-
 WV mingham's magnificent fed eral building as fast as might be ex- pected in these war times. The con- tract called for a completion of the edifice within eighteen months, with a limit of twenty-four months to cover possible delays on account of weather conditions.
 Ground was broken about year ago and but for labor shortage and slow delivery of material as result |of an abnormal situation the building would be nearing completion now if not entirely finished. As it is the work has advanced to the stage which would justify expectation that it might be ready for occupancy at the present rate of progress within the Inext twelve months.
 Under the circumstances the con- tracting company has done remark ably well, but it is generally under stood that the contractors have asked the government to allow work to be suspended until normal conditions re-
 turn.
 It is hoped that construction opera tions will continue until the roof is on and the first story, which is to be used
 as the postoffice, is finished. The second story, set apart for the use of various federal offices, might wait without serious inconvenience, but the postoffice congestion Is already in-
 tolerable and will be growing worse
 every day.
 The Washington authorities, un-
 derstanding the urgency of the matter
 as they do, should take no action
 that would permit c suspension of construction at this time; certainly
 until the postoffice is in it's new home l When the edifice is completed ac-
 cording to the plans, Birmingham will
 have by far the most beautiful federal
 building in the south, and from a
 utilitarian point of view the postoffice
 will be the last word in comfort and
 convenience. No postoffice in the United States will match it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
LIKE M,LI1KE SAYS

A man has to be well drilled to keep from showing that he is being bored.
 It would be wonderful if singing les- sons would only improve the quality of 8 girls voice the way they improve the quantity, of it.
 Wives may not be such good cooks. But the betting is that wives can cook whole lot more groceries than their husbands can pay for
 If war would prevent women from getting clothing a lot of men would be mean enough to hope that war would last until the women had to wear mos~ quito netting,
 Consistency is about the only jewel that a woman doesn't care to wear.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned sport who used to wear vest but tons made out of s10 gold pieces? We never saw fashion magazine that had nerve enough to picture fat women as fat as they really are. When we hear candidate say that he got into the race at the earn est solicitation of his friends, we don't be- lieve anything else that the darn liar says
 You have often heard a man admit that his bad luck was due to his bad management, haven't you? Neither have we.
 When Ipan sits down and thinks the matter overShe believes that he could be as famous as anybody if he wasn't kept so busy earning a living. A girl could save herself lot of un happiness if she would remember that 1 if the man she is Nengaged to is mean to a dog lie Isnt going to be very kind to his @ife and children. 1 X great dsal of the economy in this world is alofs the line of that demon strated by tife man who spends 5: ! treating the Newspaper man who gives
 him 50-cenf pass to show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

This caused him to grow more friendly and confidential as he confided that the blamed thing was his wife's before he married her He seemed to think it was the unluckiest and most troublesome dowry a man ever had wished on him.
 He seemed to feel keenly that he had married the blamed old thing. I was afraid to comfort ls too much for fear he might sob or smash it. It's risky to fool with a wrought up man.
 I am glad that the country is getting modern Improvements and that the homes are being made more comfortable and that much burdensome work is being lifted from the shoulders of the women. and that the men are realizing that they owe it to themselves. their wives and their children to put in as many city conyeniences as possible. and in this way rob farm life of some of its drawbacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

By Arthur Guiterman. When he wants to write a letter (And you Know that he had better) To his mother, or his father. or the girl. Or he's feeling sort of lonely And tho thing he craves is only Ar oasis in the racket and the whirl, Or he yearns for conversation Or the glad collaboration Of movie with comic eustard pie He will hurry heiter-skelter
 TO the Y. M. c. A. shelter, Hereinafter to be spoken of ss "Y.'' It's cozy little cot When it's chilly or it's hot, For & fellow needs a spot Where It's dry. Iris a happy little hut Where they do not pose or strut, And the door is never shut At the 'Y.''
 No, they don't care what his creed is; They're concerned with what his need is And to help him in whatever way they can.
 And no matter what his rating,
 There's a welcome always waiting For soldier and a brother and man.
 There are lots of books and papers,
 There are talks and shows and capers. And a peasant voice to cheer him If he's shy; And they're glad to see him smoking,
 And they love to have him joking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

growing, with special reference to aa best varieties to be planted; comm cial apple and peach growing for e market, the growing of muscac grapes, the production of high-grade nursery stock and why every person should have a home orchard.
 As Prof. J. F. Duggar, director of the Alabama extension service, re- marks, it is clear that the meeting IS going to be "a real feast for horti- culturists, whether their interest be along the line of fruit growing, nut growing, nursery stock production or vegetable growing"
 In addition to the programme fea- lures there will be an exhibit of fruits, nuts, nursery stock and vegetables. As it is planned to make this the larg- est and most comprehensive exhibit of the kind ever held in Alabama, every person in the state who has any product coming under the horticul- tural head is urged to communicate with the department at Auburn and prepare to make a display of what may be on hand. Professor Duggar says that complete arrangements will be made for caring for visitors, no matter how large the number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
What Is Being Done
 For American Soldiers

TN view of the campaign to be
 U launched November II to raise a fund of $170, 300, 900 for the welfare agencies engaged in war work at home and abroad, it is interesting to know what is now being done for the comfort and pleasure of our soldiers.
 In pamphlet entitled What Your Money Is Doing For Your Boys, there is a summary of the many and varied tasks cheerfully under taken and successfully carried out by the Young Mems Christian association, the Young Women's Christian asso- citation. the national Catholic war council. Knights of Columbus, the Jewish welfare board, war camp com munity service, American Library as- sociation and the Salvation Army.
 These agencies have an army of more than fifteen thousand uniformed workers in America and abroad and General Pershing asks for additional workers at the rate of one thousand month. Many of them bear their town expenses and none of them are
 paid high salaries. They represent
 men and women from all walks of life. The duties they perform are manifold and exacting of time, pa
 tience and physical strength.
 l More than 36,00O separate build Iings have been erected or rented, ir addition to those already in use, com lprising every type of structure from
 la hut to the resorts at Ak les Bains There are S42 libraries and 1547 branches containing more than 3,600,- 1000 books and five million copies ol jperiodicals on this side and the othel lside of the water. There are 2o0 ad- lditional libraries on board ships. More Ithan 125, ,O00, 900 sheets of stationery
 . month are supplied to the men fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
A suFF ANSWERED
From the New York Telegraph.

From the New 1ork IeleSraph
 A mighty suffragette with mole on her chin, from which protruded few struggling gray hairs, was delivering a
 harangue on one of our street corners
 the other day, and spied man standing
 nearby whom she suspected of havihs sneered at some of her remarks The
 suffragette in question immediately flew into rage and, pointing her finger menacingly at the supposed offender, roared in more or less masculine tone: "Why aren't you in the army
 "For the same reason. my good wom- an, that you're not in Ziegfeld's Follies. I'm physically unfit" retorted the brute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

In the hut or tent or dugout known as f'y.'
 When he wants friendly face At the front or at the base,
 It's handy sort of places
 To be nigh.
 Iris free-and-easy shanty,
 Honey. pleasant-like and canty, And the greeting isn't scanty
 At the "Y.'' So, that nothing need be lacking, Lend the hut your earnest hacking Let the boy who bears the battle neNe his club! Give more often than you care to- Draw the biggest check you dare to, For the entry will look well upon ths stub. T5elp to cheer the youthful fighter; fyeln to make his lot The brighter: You can spare little extra if you try. That the lonely, sad or weary Shall have comfort, warm and cheery, Iii the winsome little wigwam known as "Y.'' It's a heavenly retreat
 For the lad on weary feet
 CWhere we possibly shall meet
 By and By).
 Iris happy little hut
 Where they do not pose or strut. And the door is never shut
 At the "Y."