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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
NATION WILL MOURN DEATH OF PATRIOT WHO LOOKED AHEAD
Major Gardner, Who Quit Congress to Join Army, Dies From Pneumonia
 at Camp Wheeler

Macon. Ga, January 14.-Maj. Au- gustus Peabody Gardner of the 12Ist tsccond Georgia) infantry, died at the base hospital at Camp Wheeler at 5'1O o'clock this afternoon of pneumonia. He had been i'll only few days. Mrs. Gardner arrived from her home at Hamilton, Mass. during Sunday and had been almost continuously mt the bedside of her husband until late to- day. When her husband failed to long CT recognize her, Mrs. Gardner suf- fered a breakdown and was taken to her hotel where she received the news of the death shortly after the former representative had expired. She is to- night under the care of a physician.
 Two weeks ago Major Gardner accom- panied his battalion to the rifle range There he contracted 8 severe cold, whicf developed into pneumonia and caused his death.
 The body will be sent to his former home, in Massachusetts, but probably not until after the arrival from Wash. inston of Senator Lodge. Senator Lodge is Mrs. Gardner's father.
 SSNeTdi weeks ago MdJOF 1dfuHei Chen a coloneD applied to the war de partment for a reduction in rank so tha he might see more actual service among the men. He asked for appointment al major in the 121st infantry, and therein was granted.
 Major Gardner gave up his seat 1T congress to do what his friends said h' believed to be a greater work for hi country-that of offering his services tt the army. Although 52 years old, bu apparently in robust health, MT. Gard ner was accepted and assigned to CamI Wheeler, where he was given the com mission of adjutant of the Thirty-firs
 Dixie) division.
 The former representative has beer extremely popular with both officers ant men ever since his arrival. Although Major Gardner attended but few socia functions, he was present at several clui and business luncheons, and alway dealt with war problems in serious vein, urging the fullest support of tn President in every detail.
 Major Gardner was the second office to die at the Camp Wheeler base hos pital, the other being Major Well Of New York, who was head of the medical de partment of the hospital.
 Mayor Glen Toole tonight issued proclamation on the death of MaJo Gardner, ordering all flags of the cit. at half mast and requesting all bushes houses to lower their flags to half mas out of respect to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15

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 jority and the military annexa- tionist party" says Il Bavarian newspaper, which adds that it does not know which side the government will support and that Egyptian darkness "enshrouds the nations peace terms"
 Cold weather and snoyvs are still retardine the infantry activity on the battle fronts, where no fight ing of moment is taking place, except in the nature of small pa- tro1 engagements and artillery dueIs. Notwithstanding the fact that similar conditions prevailed last week, the British casualties for the seven days ending this Monday were 24,979. ns compared with 1S,99S the previous week and 9951 for the week before that.
 For the first time in many months. British aviators have car ried out an air raid on Karlsruhe, capital of Baden. The raid was made in the daytime.
 To meet the German menace on the western front arising from the withdrawal by the Germans of numerous troops from Russia to reinforce their lines in France, Belgium and Italy, the British min- ister of national service has serted that Great Britain's man power is to he materially in- creased at the earliest date pos- sible. He declared that the enemy would he able to withdraw 1.- 6G0,OO0 men from the east. but notwithstanding this fact and the Russian defection, 'sthe resources of the allies and America are suf- ficicnt to assure victory and nOth- ing but psychological catastro- phc can save the central pOwers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
THE WEATHER

Washington, January H-Alabama: Clearing and much colder Tuesday, with freezing temperature interior and heavy frost the coast at night; Wednesday fair and warmer.
 Georgia: Rain east, clearing west por- ton Tuesday; colder north and west portions; Wednesday fair; colder east portion.
 Mississippi: Fair and colder Tuesday; much colder south portion; freezing tenn perature interior and heavy frost on the coast at night; Wednesday fair and warmer.
 Tennessee: Clearing and colder Tues day; Wednesday fair and slightly warmer west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
Here Is . Sensible Treatment
 That Gets Prompt Results

For real. downright, harrassing. dis comfort, very few disorders can ap- proach so-called skin diseases, such as Eczema, Tetter, Boils, eruptions. scaly irritations and similar skin troubles, notwithstanding the lavish use of salves, lotions. washes and other treat ment applied externally to the irritated parts.
 No one ever heard of person being afflicted with any form of skin disease whose blood was in good condition. Therefore. it Is but logical to conclude that the proper method of treatment for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
.SHRINERS PLAN BIG
 PATRIOTIC MEETING
 AND CEREMONIAL
Local Temple to Initiate Large Class of Candidates at Anniston Meet ing-Extensivc Programme
 Is Planned

A big patriotic meeting of Zamora temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, will be held at Anniston on January 26, and, according to the statement of Illustrious Potentate F. G. Sheppard, the meeting will he one of the most notable in the history of the shrine. A class of over POO is expected, and will include quite a number of military men from Camp Me Clellan. MT. Sheppard stated that spe- cial train would be provided for the To-
 cal Shrners and that nobles from all the temples of the state were expected to be in attendance. The committee on enter tainment of the local temple are planning an extensive programme for the occa- sion. The official announcement and programme will be issued in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
MIKE LAVISCO SHOT
 BY UNKNOWN NEGRO

Mike Lavisco, 15l6 North Sixth avenue, was shot in the right arm and slightly Injured early yesterday morning by an unknown negro in East park, Sixth ave nue and Seventeenth street. north. La visco reported the attack to police head quarters, but no trace of the assailant could be found.
 Lavisco was taken to the Hilman hos pita where his wounds were dressed. He was able to proceed to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
Lucille Wilcox, Alabama Girl, Marries Washington
 Correspondent of Note

Washington. January 1f.-(Special) Jesse $. Cottrell, correspondent for various important newspapers. secre- tary of the National Press club and member of the standing committee of Washington correspondents which has charge of the press galleries. and Lu- cile Wilcox, Alabama girl. formerly connected with the editorial depart ment of The Age-Herald. were married today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
NO REPORT YET

Washington, January 14.-No re- port had been received at the navy department late tonight from ves- sells ordered to the assistance of the American steamer Texas. re- ported early in the day in distress off the Atlantic coast as the re- suit of a collision. According to navy advices no lives were lost in the collision and officials are con- fident that even if the ship went down help was at hand to rescue all on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
BELL:ANS S Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists
 refund money if it fails. 25c
All External Pains
 Succumb to Sloan s
It penetrates without rubbing,
 bringing prompt relief

The next time an attack of Lumba- go, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Muscle-sore- ness, Joint-stiffness, or the thousand and one external pains and bruises hu- manity is heir to. assails you, try Sloans Liniment.
 It is the biggest selling lininent in the world, popularity due entirely to it's ability to bring prompt relief.
 Sloan's Linimenti is clean, soothing, effective, economical Leaves no un- tt1diness' no skin-stain. Generous sized bottles at all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
 SHOT BY TOM GETER

Clara Howell, negro woman. was shot in the head anc seriously injured last night by Tom 'Geter, negro, who escaped. The shooting occurred at Clara Howeifs house, 295 South Sixty-third street
 The negro woman was taken to the Northside hospital Her condition was announced as serious, but she Is ex- pected to recover. Police could not ob- tam any particulars of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
SHIPMENT ORDERS ARE ISSUED
 FOR NEW YORK CITY
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the week would be open for a great freight clearance move to release cars. Hundreds of telegrams from shippers organization chambers of commerce and other organizations reached the director general today, promising strenuous eff forts to make freight moving week a success.
 COORDINATION
 Edward w. Chambers, general traffic director of the railroad administration, today took up the question of co-ordi- mating government shipments, and ar ranged a plan for clearance through the railroad administration of all special re- quests for hurry movements for the army or navy, shipping board, fuel and food administration, or other branches of the government. On war department shipments he will cooperate with H. NJ. Adams, vice president of the Missouri all quartermasters' shipments. Special needs of the emergency fleet corporation for heavy fir timbers From the west and other materials are under consideration, and assurances have been given that building will not be allowed to lag be- cause of transportation difficulties.
 SMITHS REPORT
 In his report to the director general MT. Smith said only q ships had been supplied with coal in the last 24 hours, while there were 11S waiting there for coal. He also gave long statement on the congested traffic situation, accentu- ated by the storm, and said that be- tween Pittsburg, Buffalo, Chicago and St Louis there has been practically nc freight movement in "A hours.
 Good progress in the movement of coa in and about Chicago was reported to the director general by R. II. Ashton, vice president of the Chicago and North western. MT. Ashton praised railroad employees for sticking to their work in spite of cold and snow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
OUR JITNEY oFFER-THIs AND 5

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
Grip Follows the Snow

LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab lets taken in time will prevent Grip. F. W. GROVES signature on box. 30c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
French GoUernn1ent Has "The Goods'' On
 Their Former Premier
Joseph Caillaux, Who Has Been Under Suspicion for Sometime, Has Finally Been Placed Under Arrest-New Evidence Has
 Evidently Been Discovered

Joseph Claux who has been under proPasahos Franc ed nder arrestth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15

Washington, January 14.-Navy de- partment officials said tonight they had received a brief report on the ar rest of Sporman, but that no details were given and the department only knew that the man suspected of being a dangerous enemy alien would be taken to Baltimore and turned over to the department of justice for dis position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
HUN SPY IS CAUGHT IN ACT
 OF DESTRUCTION
Continued from page one)

than year ago, and later sank a num- Der of merchant ships off the coast Officials, however, would not confirm this.
 Sporman was closely questioned by of ficers while confined in the jail here, but it was said that little information was gained. An effort is said to have been made to connect him with the New Years Day fire here which laid waste nearly two city blocks, but apparently without success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
College Boy Is Drowned

Anniston. January l4.-tSpecial) Alfred Weller, a nephew of Rev. Charles K. Weller, who served as rec church here for several years. was drowned at St. Andrews, Fla, Vast week. The sad news req
 Monday morning. Young Weller made his home in Anniston several years and was student at the Presbyterian college. The unfortunate young mans father has offered q reward of SSo00 for the recovery of his Bon'e bodys s3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-15
PEACE DELEGATES AT BREST -LITOVSk
 CONTINUE HAGGLING

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
HOWELL WINS FAVOR
AT FIFTH RECITAL
Baritone Assisted in Excellent Pro-
gram by Nina Prettyman How
ell, Niolinist

Lewis James Howell the sterling bari
tone, added to laurcls previously earned
81 his ifth annual song recital. given
last evening in Scottish Rite Auditorium.
His varied and excellent program in
which he had the assistance of his wife,
Nina Prcttynpn Howell, NiUliniSt was
applauded by "a large audience. Mr..
Howell has Travelled far along the road
OF artistic achievement since the decade
Or more ago when he was the Wagner
in Faust at The first performance of
the Philadelphia operate Society. lie
has sung abroad since and was the
premier baritone in the Montreal Opera
Company and also has concertized eX.
tenSively.
His program was strikingly original
In its reviVals and its novelties. An un-
usual group included three Italian songs,
Millollotfs "Povero Marinar,' Legren-
Zis che EierO Costume and the
pastoral from Neracini's "Rosalinda.
lis operate arias were as unhaCkncyed,
including TN di, m'era di giola' from
GiordanO's andrea Chenicr' and Pes
Gator affonda pesca' from Ponchiellis s
N4a GioConda," n welcome departure
From the fine but oVerworked "Prologo'
from 81 Pagliacci which every baritone,
nearly seems to think he must sing at
every concert. woo thou thy Snow
flake" from Sullivan's almost forgotten
grand opera. "lvanhoe," also had intO'-
est Mr.. Howell Ttng with great gusto
a group Of "SpiritualS" and also In ENG
ish Gilbert's setting of "The Pirate
Song" adapted from Treasure Island,
Cadmans "Requiescat," Protheroe's The
pilot" iand other numbers of merit and
fresh interest
His voice is a baritone of true quality
and exceptional heNibility. He has the
capacity of being either lyric or dramatic
us his number requires. His production
is easy and effective and his enunciatiou
clean cut and intclligible
Mrs. Howell offered as her mayor piece
tL, TschaikoWgiy concerto. already
heard here three times this season, play
cd bv Heifetz, Elman and JaGobinoh'
Her performance of the canzonetta was
especially appealing. She also playSu
the Kreisler "Tambourin Chinois.' Reh,
fields brilliant spanish Dance Maud
Powell's transcription of Deep River
and Cecil Burleigh's tone poem, Inc me
oaks" Mrs. Howell has most sausiE :
ing tone. ample technical equipment ana
a Genuine sympathy for the moods OF hei
numbers. She won a distinct success
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
DISTRIBUTION PLANT
WORK RUSHED BY U. s.
Fifteen Hundred Men Filling
Old Washington Park With
New Buildings

More than 1900 men are at work. con-
structing the buildings for the dstribut.
ing station being erected at Washington
Park on the Delaware for the Govern
mcnt. About 500 are carpenters and
mechanics and the others are laborcrs.
There are also about zoo teams nt worl,
eNcavating and hauling dirt, and the
activity displayed shows that the ord
nance Department is rushing the wuil;
as rapidly as possible. The old park
site, where thousands Of people enjoyed
themselves daily during the summer
months, looks like manufacturing
town, and ovcry man who visits there
in seach of work is put to work as soon
as he arrives.
There are ahou, forty small frame
buildings erected and many more arc
going up. The work is being done
by MacArthur Brothers. New Nor;
firm, and the high wages being paid TO
laborcrs and mechanics Is bringing men
to them in groups. Next to the old hotel
Is restaurant for employees. Surround
ing the entrance uf the old park are
small buildins used by the officials
and employment office. out along tho
riverfrout on ucw,y made land. are
eight small buildings, with mauy more
going up.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
The GlANNINI RECITAL
''Alah Soprano Assisted at Debut
by Sister

her .Iipnemia Giannini. soprano. made
tonesyt Stal debut at a largely attended
Ausic 'ast evening in the Academy of
GisnnirII IIssisteu by her sister Dusolina
ceebrsth,, c0htralto, and her father. the
hlni lieu italian tenor. Ferrucclo Iiian-
mona Inward Rattay, violinist. ana rov-
NJ nv. Masino, pianist. i''''
knov-s rlannini comes from a yeIl-
inr musical family. Her early train
hss,aas received from Phil0delnhia
een, and several seasons ago She
Aahtaee tstaly' where she had the ad-
ana oSbOi VI coaching from Rosina Storchi
sueessas.i, S.9er eminent teachers. She made
Her h VI appearances i'm opera in Italy.
loWss noiheeoming revealed a voice of
tansb, anu neNibility, well handled and
heT s n,' OF dramatic expression. Among
Nlmis nsDers were the 'AU ChiamaO
IA ~ from la Boheme" of Puccini.
chenias,, una Morta" from the Andrea
fron, IT. Of Giordano, the. "Cayatina"
lobtsn Iraviata" and "Ebben N'andTo
slsier from Catalinis La Wally." Her
and eefaa as voice OF excellent timbre
ihe .Fioallve production. The two sang
ieshv, "Ner % Song from Madame But
There war song. I'm English
EnKiisb = can Tor you and me-" Their
adnirsl aietion in solo ana duet was
5nen4Si clear The progran, was
sIenos oy the Cesare Battisti band,
1lsyed alionso Rossi conductor. which
he AM from "SemiramideY and
es national hymnF-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
PHILADELPHIA OFFICER
IS WOUNDED IN FRANCE
Vaptain W. e. Gribbel Is Son of For
mer Union League Presi-
dent

captain Wakeman Griffin GrihbeI, one
.n NIhe wounded American officers now in
FTehch hospital whose name appears
W.. ~ recent casualty list reported by
ssueral Pershing. is the eldest son of
sSonel John Gribbel, of Wyncote, form
g president of the Union League, and
ayenue. -'Oi ''"i'u
captain Gribbel received Shis commits
r NJ IN the gas and flame section of the
.nnueth Engineers last September. ana
nlleu Tor France in the latter part of
Mfs, Grlbbel prior To her marriage
mrs Mts' Margaret Latta. They have
s,s,u euildren, three of whom are suf-
ing from the measles. The Gribbel
e % under quarantine.
rA Grlbhel said yesterday that she
received a letter from her husband
Ns week 1t was written before the
AZ SSrnan drive started, and although
~. ulu not reveal the position of the
,sslaent ho stated that he was on the
e,ns M brother, Lieutenant John Bancl,er
r. cO0el' is at Camp Hancock. Augusta
hllery. '"o io''h fleid Ar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
WOMAN HAS BULLET
TO AID LIBERTY LOAN
It's Il Psychological Affair and
Temple University Girls
Will Use 1t

That the average American ri,lzru
may better dpprrriatr some ur the re-
sponsibilitics which tho I'uiird States
GovcruuIrri has uud,.rful.r Mrs Ron.
jamiu Cramu. of 1916 \urtn Park ave
uu", viii conduct "a minute r;,uyass oS
several districts r>pIpinfr, and .,-I.iry
the residents iu -ubsrrinr iu the third
Liberty foau or give suitable, ri a.nrt for
not doing so
Mrs. Cranu has ,u,.,t.d q,bgf sn.
terms "N psyrnoInriroI buII.t',. and s,,,4
that wI.r, lH. blIIl,t lud. .lI.rrs- i,s
It's reward. Mrs ,'r3up. incidentally. is
the first soIiritor i'm mo nov. ,,n,uaipn
to launch psvCbnIng, I'm AN cfrrrtiyc
manner against voi,Id -br loan DODGERS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16

VIII he stopped BY Government orders
Chairman Canrney. Of tho Flnance coint
mittee, IS OF the opinion that the $500 ,
600 Of consolidated loan funds on hand
will be sufficient for all needs, unless
Tho Government finally decides 70 per.
nit the city TO complete the Frankford
~ and TO continue putting under con-
tract other undertakings.
Other members OF the Finance Com
mittec agree that bond sales should DO
kept 10 the lowest possible figure durina
the continuance of the war. and tho fact
that Mayor Smith H. back OF the plan
10 continue sales has not prevented tho
committee making AN investigation III
its own as TO needs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
! eth INDEPENDENTS TO MEET
Ward Committee Issues Call TO Pro-
tect City's Good Name

Tho Twenty-ninth Ward Independent
RenihIican Alliance will hold a mass
meeting i'm the owls Hall. 2S0O Girard
avenue, at o'clock this evening inc
meeting is called in the interest OF the
good name Of the city and State
The committee in charge Of the meet
J,6IIis Trefz, Theodore White, Harry
Ueidelberger, John Haber, John j. carr
Henry j. Hartmann, A. +. DaiN, Jr.'
Eugene ]. Magnin, Louis Schick, Collin
inpton, Eugene w Noungllen, John
Brenner. Edward +. Roberts, George
Yhost George Steidle, DR.. Ellwood y.
Hubbs, George Eeehfuss, August Helm
gIeman, Sr. John SchcctZ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
ORDNANCE MEN FINISH
STUDIES AT WHARTON
Hundred Who Took Seventh Stores
Course Leave for Arsenal at
Augusta, Ga.

one hundred enlisted men Of the ord.
dance department Of the United States
army left Philadelphia today for Wash
ingtOu, en- route to the arsenal at Nu-
gusta, Ga. whore they will remain fuI
a six weeks course OF intensive training
The men took tn seventh military
stores course at the Wharton school
University Of Pennsylvania, under the
direction of Lieutenant l.. Williams.
The men answered rollcall at $50
o'clock this morning with their luggage,
ready to entrain. They received their
final inspection and review before then
commander, Lieutenant Williams.
These men are the first who were
ordered to Wharton School in uniform
The stores courses were first instituted
at Wharton by the Government. Lieu
tenant Williams Is now receiving apph,
cations for the eighth course. which
will open at the University April ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-16
GERMANS OUTCLAssED.
U. s. SOLDIER WRITES
street Sergeant Corcoran's Son
Sends Word From Front Amer.
leans Arc Far Superior

CO.. Gec, pad. but this is a prca, i.fo
c,'o,.,, n'NG l.,o best Of the Germans ui
t,,,l mat ts Just ono of tho many futcros,
lS sentences In u letter of priyat,
.Imes y. Corcoran. Jr., of tbc 1.riicI
T.aleS Engineers, Company T. nov I'm
irrrancc and seeing active service near
OuhE COrcoran rs q son Of Street
sergeant Corcorau. of rho SixtyldFn,
street and Woodland avenue police sto .
lon. The boy Is nineteen years old. lie
Gnlisted in this city last May and went to
france IN August. Since that time lie
mas seen three months active service. lie
says the American soldiers are so TaV
superior to the Germans that they have
puzzled them. Their spirit Of hanpinegs
ana cheerfulness under the most trying
vohultonS ~ source Of great cuncctN
to the Germans, who. on the contra ~
are not pleased with the very best con-
ditiohs which trench warfare offers.