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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
l.. & N. TO ISSUE
 MILEAGE SCRIP

Director General McAdoo of the United States railroad administration has issued a circular letter announcing the issu- ance by the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company. beginning August 20. of 2 new form of scrip books, interchangeable with any other railroad.
 Scrip books were adopted by the United States railroad administration at the time the issuance of mileage books was discontinued two or three months ago, but none had been issued by the Louis vile and Nashville.
 These new script books. to be issued August D. will be good for 30 in trans portation, and on September 15 another scrip book good for $l5 will be placed on sale The $80 book will contain 90o coupons of the value of 3 cents each. and 50 coupons Of the value of 1 cent each. The $15 book will contain go coupons of the value of cents each and 90 coupons of the value of cent each. The war tax must be paid at the time the books arc sold. On the S20 books the war tax wi.: - ID and en the qS bcck u.A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
ALDR|CH EXPLAINS NEW ORDER OF THE
 PR|OR|T|ES BOARD Mining Machinery, Metal and Metal Products Added
 to Class A-6

Birmingham manufacturers and coal operators are interested in a recent or der issued by the priorities board of the war industries board as 1t places some of their products and machinery and equipment needed in operations in Class A-6, which is automatic and does not require priority certificate.
 Added to Class A-6 by this order are mining machinery. tram cars and metal and metal products for coke ovens, mines, wire drawing mills and pipe and tube mills.
 For the information of Birmingham people who may be interested in the matter, Regional Adviser T. Ii. Aldrich of the resources and conversions sec ton of the war industries board has made resume of the new order.
 In this order MT. Aldrich says:
 Materials TOT the manufacture of iron and steel chain, repair parts to shoe machinery, operation and main tenance of shoe manufacturing plants, take a classification of B-2. Also for the maintenance of jobbers stocks of plates, sheets, bars, shapes, structural shapes, tubular products, wire and wire products tin plate, heavy hardware. farm implements. mining tools. ma chinery and equipment, oil well sup plies, and similar products upon the strict compliance with the conditions prescribed by section of the bulletin issued by the priorities commissioner and the steel director of steel supply. dated July 3, 1918 tP. c. Form No. 1S) and section V of circular No. of the priorities division of the war industrieA board, dated July 22. 1918.
 Tt will be necessary for parties or dering these repairs for material or for with each order an affidavit, as set out in section s, circular No. 4, of July l.. 1918. If the war industries board has ties ordering, it will not be necessary upon by the war industries board for same.
 Please notice, too. that this auto matic classification does not apply on new construction nor on extensions or replacements.
 Tt is the intention of the priorities board to extend this automatic classifi- cation so as to reduce the applica- tions for priority certificates, finding that the affidayits take the place of q priority certificate. As stated, these things are automatically placed, taking g priority rating.
 The regional adviser also has q number of answers to questions that will be of interest to jobbers covering a number of questions that have been asked of the priOrities board and the answers are in circular that is now on file in this office"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
"Y" Workers for Duty on Transports Are
 Wanted at Once
Holds Meeting at Local Y. M. C. A. to Recruit Men for
 Overseas Service

The recruiting committee of the Young Mems Christian association held an enthusiastic meeting last night at the Y. M. C., A. to make plans for a new drive for recruits for this branch of the service. While Birmingham has already enlisted it's quota the new drive will be for the purpose of secur- ing Birminghams quota of the addi- tionai 5000 men urgently needed at present for the overseas duty. One of the most important needs is for men for transport service. These men will accompany the men overseas. and while on the ship do Y. M. c. A. work.
 Men for this service are not neces- sarily trained religious workers, but a high type of professional men are badly needed as secretaries as we'll as engineers, automobile mecnanics. Men experienced in construction work and executive ability are wanted.
 In the absence of Judge William E. Fort, chairman, who is out of the city, Acting Chairman Vassar l.. Allen pre- sided over the meeting. Six applica- tions were considered and it was stated that the records show that Alabama has lead all southern states in the quail ity of men supplied for this work. w.. C. Griggs, state secretary of recruit ing for the Y. NJ. C. A., is urging great CT activities along this line of work. This matter was pointed out and the members of the committee are planning an extensive campaign for recruits.
 It has not been officially ascertained just what effect the new draft age will have on recruiting for this service Heretofore men between the ages of 31 and 45 years have been enlisted. The mem bers present were Vassar Allen, Dr. r. H. Woodall, Rev. J. w. Johnson and c. L. Harold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
REPUBLICANS MOST LIKELY W Il 1 NOT
 NAME CANDIDATE
It Is Believed They Will Await Developments for Cue Rather Than Op-
 pose HuddlestOn

It is not altogether certain that the republicans will nominate a candidats for Congress from the Ninth district at the district convention to be held in the Chamber Of Commerce auditorium next Saturday at noon. Two days ago there was no doubt expressed on this proposl- tion, but the nomination of George Hud- dleston by large majority at the demo- cratic primary election Tuesday has wrought a change.
 The republicans realize that they have no chance of electing a member of their own party to Congress from this dis trict-there are not enough republicana in the district to turn such a trick-but they profess to believe that combina- tion of republicans and democrats who will not vote for MT. Huddleston will be able to defeat the present representative.
 While not permitting themselves to oe quoted on the subject, some of the re- publican leaders stated yesterday that they believed majority of the voters 's this district are unalterabiy opposed to MT. Hu1deston, and that while q great many of them would not vote for a re- publican, they will nevertheless support a good, clear representative democrat The opinion was expressed by these same leaders that in their opinion the best policy for the republicans to pursue at present is to play waiting game wait and see what attitude the democrats opposed to MT. Huddleston take in the matter If they decide to carry th4.r opposition into the November election, the republicans would indorse the man they unite upon and by the combined in dependent democratic vote and the re- publican vote he would at least go into the campaign on even terms with Mir. Huddleston.
 Other republicans among the leaders hold to the view that they should nomi- nate one of their own men at the convea- tion Saturday, and then if an indepesli- ent democrat is put up and the element back of him is strong enough to swing a considerable democratic vote to hun, the republicans can be withdrawn ard the party indorse the democrat.
 Whatever action is taken Saturday it is not believed by knowing ones that it will be final. A month or six weeks later when the lines are sufficiently well drawn between the Huddleston following and the opposition to permit of reason ably accurate estimate of their relative strength will, in the view of many of the leaders, be time enough for the e. publicans to take definite action wi.a regard to the best policy to pursue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Wincheu Names Hutchens
 Railroad Terminal Manager
Chairman Birmingham Dis trict Operating Commit tees Work Recognized by Increased Authority Be- ing Given

Effective yesterday, Capt. H. F. Hutchens. chairman of the Bir- mingham district operating conn mittee, has been appointed Termi- ma. Manager of all railroads in the Birmingham district under govern ment control, which includes every road entering Birmingham with the exception of the Birmingham Southern, which is owned by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company.
 Captain Hutchens was formerly general superintendent of the Southern in Birmingham, later be- ing taken to the east where he was placed in a, responsible position under President Fairfax Harri- son in connection with the trans portation department of the South ern. When war was declared he was sent to Birmingham as the head of the Birmingham commit tee of the American Car Service as- sociation. for the purpose of bring ing about increased efficiency in car service to the congestion that was prevalent here at that time, this district being one of the heav- fest shipping and receiving cen- ters in the whole country.
 In few months Captain Hutch- ems made a marvellous record, his work being marked by the wonder full cooperation he received from the shippers, receivers and rail- roads. This work was continued under government control. the only change being made was the chang ing of the name of the committee to that of the Birmingham District Operating committee.
 Under the new appointment ev- cry terminal superintendent will continue as heretofore, in charge of the terminals of his respective road, but Mir. Hutchens will be in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Rameau Organizes
 Company at Vanderbilt

pr. P. c. Rameau, four-minute man. spoke to the men of Vanderbilt furnace Thursday evening on mobilizing the maL power of the district.
 Dr Rameau was accompanied by Prof w. B, Driver, also four-minute man, and at the conclusion of the meeting ! company of the Self Preservation Loy- alty league was organized. with Capt. Jim Thomas as its leader. First Lisuf. Henry Wylie, Second Lieut.. Will Neal, Sergt Bud Williams, First Cor Ponp Heard.
 Every man of Vanderbilt furnace Is \ member of the league. and resolution was unanimously adopted that the on.' cers of Vanderbilt company, of the Jef- ferson County Self-Preservation Loyalty league, would bend their every energy to see to it that every man worked during this war ns long hours as t Was neces- sary for the making of ore Into pig iron that ships may be built and munitions of war made for the winning of this war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Capt. Mortimer H. Jordan

By Florence Earle Buck. Somehow we knew that he would be
 among
 The first to give his life. So fine of soul So brave of heart, he caught the battle
 song,
 And now his name is on the honor roll. Beloved of men, kind to the aged and
 poor,
 From early youth his country was his
 creed. He fell foi freedom, on foreign shore And death. for him. is victory, indeed Q gallant captain, we must '.carry on' Your fight is finished, truly "c'est Ia
 guerre.'' No star can gleam more brightly than
 your own When valor stands recorded, over
 There. "A Southern chivalry your heritage. The call tc service found you, soon or
 late. With mother. wife and children-over age Your courage led you. smiling, to your
 fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
MEREDITH ROBERTS REPORTED MISSING Family Believe It Another Officer With Same Name
 as Birmingham Boy

Lieut.. A. M. Robert of Birmingham, reported missing in the casualty list, made public by the war department yesterday, is supposed to be a son of the late David Roberts, and a brother of David Roberts, Jr. The war depart ment wired David Roberts, Jr., yester- that that A. M. Roberts had been missing since July 15.
 David Roberts, Jr., stated after re- ceiving the telegram. that he did not believe the missing man was his broth CT. for the reason that he received a letter from him dated July IS, stat ing that he was in hospital in France and would not be out for several weeks.
 Mir Roberts stated that there are two lieutenants named A. M Roberts, and as the telegram did not give the name as Meredith, he was confident it was the other A. M. Roberts that was miss ing.
 Lieut.. Meredith Roberts was in the avia tion section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
MART|S GOODW|N'S
 HEAD SEVERED BY HOTEL ELEVATOR
Bellboy Caught Between Mezzanine Floor and the Floor of Elevator.
 Tragedy Accidental

Martis Goodwin. bellboy at the Tutwiler hotel. met horrible death at that hotel yesterday afternoon about O o'clock when he attempted to catch an elevator after the conductor, Miss Ida Mae Hale had started the car. His head was severed. falling from the mezzanine floor to the first floor, while his body dropped to the basement floor.
 The tragedy was absolutely accidental, according to ali who witnessed it, and seemingly due to the earelessness of Goodwin, according to the statements made by attaches of the hotel
 Goodwin was on the first floor the two cars being open as he approached them to ride up. He passed the first car and intended taking the second, when just as he reached the door of the second car the conductor closed the door and began to ascend Goodwin pulled the doors open, thinking the car had not started, and when he found that it had started, it having ascended as high as his armpits, he evidently caught the floor of the car to keep from falling into the basement. Having caught hold of the car it is thought that he believed that he could climb into the car and it was in his attempt to do this that his head was caught between the car and the floor of the mezzanine floor. The head was completely severed, falling to the tiling on the first floor in front of the elevator shaft. while the body dropped to the basement
 Miss Hale succeeded in stopping the car. but was overcome by the horror of what she had just witnessed, and suf- fered a complete collapse, being taken to her room, where she was revived later. Goodwin resided at 627 Second avenue, and had been employed at the Tutwiler only 10 days. The remains were re- moved to Johns Undertaking parlors by Johns ambulance.
 Mardis Goodwin was a nephew of Chris Hartsfield, who received the demo- cratic nomination for sheriff of Jefferson county at the primary election last Tues day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
MILITARY TRAINING AT HOWARD FOR
 COMING SESSION College Is Notified by De- partment and Steps Will Be Taken at Once to
 Install Course

Military training will be inaugurated at Howard college at the beginning or the fall term in September according to a message received by Howard college yesterday afternoon from the adjutant general
 The message was as follows: Your in stitutol las satisfied ~conditions pre- scribed. Upon basis of your figures steps will be taken at once to establish a unit of the students army training course. An officer of the United States army will be detailed and will upon arrival proceed with the organization of your unir. Rifles, uniforms, overcoats and other equipment will pc shipped at an early date"
 For sometime Howard college has been working nthis matter to secure a mill itary unit of the United States govern ment. and President Dawson has gone to Washington in the interest of this unit. There are practically 200 students ar Howard college and while the military training will not be compulsory, the boys will receive college credits for this work. A military training unit will also be in- augurated at the Alabama Polytechnic in- stitute at Auburn.
 President Dawson will return from Washington within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16

charge of the terminal operations as a whole, and the terminal su- perintendents will be subject to his orders. This gives him absolute authority in the matter of handling cars. in or outbound, and will greatly facilitate his efforts to get more tonnage from all cars in this district, and is distinct recogni- tion of Captain Hutchens' ability. He will continue his force which he now has organized at 1i02 American Trust building, and will supervise the work that he has had under him for the past IS months, but will immediately take over his new duties. also. He will maintain his present headquarters in the American Trust building.
 Captain Hutchens is widely known and throughout the south, where he is very popular. and the announcement of Regional Director B. l. Winchell meets with the ap- proval of all shippers and receiv- CTS who have had occasion to come in contact with Captain Hutchens in transacting business. The ap- pointment has been approved by William d.> McAdoo, director gen. eral of railroads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
HuddlestOn Runs More Than 2000 Majority Over Both
 of His Opponents
BANKHEAD RUNS
 FAR IN LEAD WITH
 MAJORITY OF 3438
West Is Winner and Arnold, Huey, Benners, Hawkins, Truss, Ross and Dickson
 Go to Legislature

The count of the official vote of Jef- ferson county was not completed until the early hours of this morning.
 The first choice figures show Congress- man Huddleston received 2453 majority over both Dickinson and Jackson.
 Dr. Dickinson received more second choice votes than firsts. The combined first and second choice vote of the three candidates was: Dickinson 4240. Huddles- ton 775o, Jackson 45sl The combined first and second choice votes of Jackson made & majority of only 1o5o against Hud- dleston.
 Brandon carried the county over Kiiby by S43 first choice votes. The official figures are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Separate Campaign for
 Library War Service
 Fund Is Abandoned

Telegrams received at the public library yesterday from Frank P. Hill of New York and pr. Thomas M Owen of Montgomery. advise that the contemplated separate campaign for library war service fund has been abandoned. and at the request of the United States government, will be merged in the campaign with Y. M. c A. and Y. W. c. A. library war service and war camp community service to be conducted at 9 date to be announced later.
 Preparations for conference which had been called at Birmingham for August 1S, to formulate plans for this library war campaign in the southern states had been completed, and all was in readiness for rousing meet ing here.
 In view of the revision of the plan as indicated in the teiegrams, all arr engagements have been cancelled and further information is awaited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Preparations to Register
 Men Under the New
 Draft Law Planned

Volunteer workers from every dis trict in Birmingham met yesterday afternoon with Secretary B. A. Pep perman. of the local exemption boards. at the Civic association. for the Nlr- pose of making plans for the registra- tion of men IS to 45~years of age. IL is estimated that 800 workers will be necessary to handle this registration. and an effort is being made to get patriotic citizens of this city to volun- teer to conduct the registration.
 Although the bill has not yet been passed, the local boards have received orders to proceed jusst as if it had, and get everything in readiness for the registration of September s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
GuyOn Reported to Be
 Lieutenant in the Army

Information has been received here to the effect that Joe Guyon, Techs great halfback of last season, has received a commission in the army and hence will not be back to Tech this fall.
 If this be so. Techs, great gridiron loss is Uncle Sam's decided gain, for when the big chief goes over the top and zigzags across No Mans Land, he is liable to land in Berlin on the first down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
PERSONAL

Mrs. William Greet has been notified of the safe arrival overseas of the shin upon which her son. Sergt Peyton B. Greet, sailed It is understood that quite a number of Huntsville sboys were on the same vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Grove's Chill Tonic Tablets and (,rOys,x InsfcIeSS Chill Tonie

You can now get Groves Tastelcss Chill Tonic in Tablet form as we'll as in syrup, the kind you have always bought. The tablets are intended for those who prefer to swallow a tablet rather than syrup, and as con- venience for those who travel. "GROVES chill TONIC TABLETS" con- tain exactly the same medicinal prop critics and produce the same results as Groves Tasteless chill Tonic which is put up in bottles. The price of either is COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
GET A SALUTE AND RIDE CARD AT THE
 AGE-HERALD OFFICE
Statement June 20, 1915 RESOURCES

It's hot.
 The last few days there has been nothing between Birming- ham and that other place but . sheet of Japanese paper-and on yesterday Brother Horton said that it was 100 points hot in the cool est place in Birmingh am--on top of Fountain Heights. where he grabs the dope on old Hu Nudity, and his heat aggregation.
 SO--
 Get you one of those "Salute and Ride, posters here at The Age Herald office and stick 1t on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16

windshield of your gas buggy and then back it up. That is to say, make 1t cooler for the boys in uni- form, if for only a few blocks. Oh, boy, ain't it the grand and gIori- ous feeling to be hOofinE it from here to wonder with old Sol 100 per cent efficient sitting strad- dle of the old j0b--tO have some guy with the chief organ of his anatomy working in the right di- rection, honk at you-not to get out of the street but to take . seat and ride. That's living.
 The Jenkins Taxi and Auto com pany and the Whitman T2xicab company have secured cards and every taxi of these two companies is good for ride for any man in uniform who will salute ye chauffeur and climb abOard-just as far as this car is going their way.
 Get one of these cards and help win the war by getting the boys to and from the statiOn-yes, but that mint the thing; the big idea Is put ting the old appreciation to them in a way that makes them glad they nre fighting for you and your folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16

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