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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-18
FRIEDMAN is A
LIFE GUARD; IS
IN GREAT TRIM
Gets Stiff Workouts on Public
Bathing Beach as City of
Chicago EmplOye.
THOMAS SHOWS CONFIDENCE
Jimmy Harris TO Step 10 Rounds
With Leo Higgins of Daven-
port In Thursdays Show.

Sollv. the sailor" Friedman, Is
now an employee of the city Of Chi
cago in the capacity of lifeguard
on one Of the many public bathing
beaches. He enters the service to
day, having passed the severe tests
with high hOnors.
His duties with the city. will in
no way interfere with bis many
ring engagements and rather than
be a hindTance in his preparations
FOR his scheduled boxing bouts. II
will prove great help in his
training
SoIly puts in six hours daily on
the beach, watching closely for
distress signals from the usual
number Of foolhardy bathers and
woe be to the person failing to
heed his command to keep quiet
and be saved, for a clip on the
chin from one OF the sailors flip
pers will be all that is necessary
10 make them manageable for tow
ing purposes.
Friedman is a great swimmer
having a peculiar talent for the
equatorial sport, which was fully
developed by his three years ser
vice in Uncle Sans navy. The
board of examiners for the beac!.
position were greatly astOnished
at the feats Solly performed in
the tests in Young Mans Chris
tian association tank. and at once
gave him the 100 mark.
The boy is rounding into great
/ shape for his match with Al
Il Thomas at Rock Island Thursday
&inight, and will ask leave of his
.superiors TO get off a couple OF
4 DAYS ahead of the date. II granted
+ his request he will spend that time
I finishing his training in the tri-
I cities
Al Thomas. alias Knockout Go :
man, reports himself as in the
pink for his match with Friedman.
and is confident Of the outcome
Friedman with a gang of support
ers. however, will blow into town
with a roll of jack to place on the
sailor. Without a doubt the Chi
cagO boy is the more clever with
his mitts, but has he the punch
necessary to put German away
Many. famous for their hitting
ability. have failed TO turn this
trick. SOlIy's admirers. however,
are betting that Al will not last
the 10 frames.
Jimmy Harris of Denver. Will
step 10 rounds with Leo Higgins
OF Davenport in the other event of
the double windup card. Jimmy
is one OF the most popular boxers
in this vicinity He is in great
trim, as was shown recently when
in Cincy, when he put away Gar
land Hutchinson of that town IN
short order
Opener Announced.
Peanuts Schieberl, all-star pro
mOter, stated this morning that
Young Cutie will battle six ses-
sions with Mickey Moran in the
opener. Both boys are from this
city. Cutie boxed before the All
Star club on the last card and
put up a great exhibition. Little
is known of the mitt ability of
Moran, but his name indicates that
the scrap will be interesting.
Buy Thrift Stamps-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-18

training in Lake Michigan, and
along the beaches of the South side.
Friedman is a life-saver at the Fiji
ty-first street beach and Is prepar-
ing himself in the open air. Tick
cts were placed on sale at Al
Blooms yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-18

amateurs, defeated Walter Hagen
and James Barnes, professions, in
Red Cross golf match at Phila-
delphia, one up.
Buy War Savings STAMPS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-18

MINOR LEAGUES.

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Jersey City, 8; Syracuse, 2.
Rochester, 3; Newark, l.
Buffalo, 1 BinghamtOn, 1 90 In
lings).
Baltimore. 6; Toronto, ..
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
City Commission Adopts Resolution Health Committee Closing Theatres, Fair, Schools, Churches and Lodges
Tuesdays Health Office Report

of city, A definitely the do dicae the actual cond tionsp
 Many appeals for help being turned and far relief has been tire force of the of health being utilized take of the other this It obviously impossible has been suggested from quarters of the of individual regulations each and place which and should epidemic when much publicity and information has been given to O the special request that home the street where ease influenza located carded her husband should not be permitted continue his visits
 of will succeed Nothing will succeed limiting the spread of this disease limit possible degree Wherever physician is called consulted ample advice given to heads of families and those responsible should all house visitors the sickroom Ample should all visitors of the sick
 J. D BOWLING, M. D,
 Health Officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
TEACHERS WILL bE PAID FULL SALARIES Parents Requested to Keep Children Off the Streets
 During Epidemic

Dr. J. II. Phillips, superintendent of the city schools, announced yesterday that Birmingham teachers would assem- ble at the Central High school Satur- day morning at o'clock to receive their salaries for the five weeks including in- stitute week. There will be no regular teachers meeting, other than for the purpose of receiving their checks.
 The health officials have thought best to suspend scnool for a period of time, and the teachers are not dismissed. and will be paid full time. stated pr. Phil lips. They are expected to make out and turn in Friday their monthly reports as usual. Dr. Phillips stated teachers go home may do so by making arrange nents with their principals. A special meeting of the principals will be held Saturday morning at the Central High school.
 An appeal was made to parents to Keep their children off the streets and from assemblies of all kinds by pr. Phillips, who stated the schools were sus- pended to protect the children's health, and if they are allowed to assemble on the streets and in public places some other measure will be necessary to check the spread of influenza. The situation in Birmingham is most serious and the city health board must have the CO., operation of every individual if this ep- demic of influenza is checked as quickly as it should be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
WEEKLY REPORT
 0F W.S.S.B007HS

Notwithstanding the fourth Liberty Loan campaign, which is engaging the attention of the people of Birming- ham just now, the women in charge of the War Savings booths in the city sold S25,750 worth of War Savings Stamps during the week ended last Saturday. The sales reported by Mrs. Bert Meadow, general in charge of the booths, at the booths are as follows:
 St. PauTs Catholic church, booth at the postoffice, Mrs Frank, J. White in charge s475o 90.
 Highland Methodist church, booth at First National bank, Mrs Ed Keiser in charge, $3S03 05.
 Temple Emanu-El, booth at Brown Marx building. Mrs. Herbert Levy in charge, $24S625
 Church of the Advent. booth at Hagan Dunlap drug store, Mrs. Hale Tarrant in charge. $2142.10.
 Southside Baptist church, booth at Drennen's, Mrs. Charles Estes in charge, $293445
 Woodlawn Methodist church, booth at Steele Smiths, Mrs. R. B. Broyles in charge, $915.90.
 Independent Presbyterian church. booth at Saks', Mrs Forrest Robertson lin charge. $1999.45.
 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, booth at Terminal station. Mrs. Chapline Hodges in charge $711.30
 Fountain Heights Presbyterian church, booth at Caheens. Miss Baze- more in charge.
 First and Second Church of Christian Science. booth at Loveman, Joseph X Loeb's, in charge of Mrs. B. A. Pepper man, s702.90.
 Business womens organization, booth at Adams drug store, Mrs. F. E. Smith in charge Saturday afternoon only), s69.70.
 Salter Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, booth at Norton's drug store, Mrs. Badgley in charge s540.
 Birmingham chapter 11S, Order of the Eastern Star, booth at Venables, Mrs. Reed in charge, $428 .75.
 Railroad mems organization, booth lat Odum Bowers & Whites. $10S225.
 Vivian chapter Order of the Eastern Star. $S25; Saturday night only
 Avenue chapter, order of the Eastern Star, booth at Parkers drug store, Mrs. Maude Green in charge. S7H.10.
 The above sums represent the amounts paid for tho bonds and not their ma turity value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Griffin Swanson, 6S,
 Is Seeking Parole

Griffin Swanson, aged 6S years, serving 13-year sentence from Macon county for embedding funds of bank of which he was cashier more than five years ago, Is seeking a parode. A delegation of cit izens headed by lily F. Merritt, who is scheduled to be the next speaker of the house. appeared before the board of par dons Tuesday to plead for the release or Swanson. The amount of money Swanson is said to have taken is not given
 Cases considered by the board at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday follow:
 Shelby County-Charlie Hall, sentence of life.
 Montgomery County-Dr. George R. Norman, burglary, six years.
 Jefferson County-Kenneth Benton. grand larceny, two years.
 Chiffon County-Alonzo Aledge, assault to murder, six years.
 Jefferson County-Charlie Montgomery manslaughter. 10 years.
 Baldwin County-John Dubose. carnal Knowledge, 10 years
 Elmore County-George Lewis. murder. 12 years.
 Chiffon County-Raymond Furgerson. murder. life.
 Einore County-tlmore Heavey, for gerry, two years.
 Dallas County-Oscar Morrisette, as- sault to murder, five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
TOWELS AND SHEETS NEEDED FOR SOLDIERS
Red Cross Linen Shower to Be Con-
 tinued During Week

The linen shower which is being con- ducted by the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross to secure 4000 sheets and 15,000 hand towels for Amer ican hospitals in the United States and in France will continue through this week and every effort is being made by the women in charge to secure Bir- minghams allotment
 Headquarters have been established at the store on Third avenue formerly occupied by the Newsome Candy com pany, and everyone having a sheet or towel to donate is urged to bring them to this store. An appeal has been made to the school children in all schools, churches and Sunday schools and a ready response is being received.
 Persons having large bundles which they cannot bring to headquarters are requested to call the central work rooms of the Red Cross of the Bir- mingham chapter and they will be calfed for.
 Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley and Mrs. Thomas O'Byrne have charge of this work and are being assisted by corps of efficient women, who are of the opinion that the citizens of Birmingham will donate the number of sheets and towels required by the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Vocational Education
 Is Fully Discussed

Montgomery, october s.-(Special.)- )--Vo- cational education in Alabama, for which an appropriation of $49,0O0 is available under the Smith Hughes act of Congress. was discussed by Lewis II. Carris, as- sistant director of the federal board for vocational education; R. Y. Dimmitt, spe- cial agent for the board in the south ern states. and Spright Dowell, state su- perintendent, at conference Tuesday in the superintendent's office.
 MT. Carris lives in Washington. lie came with MT. Dimmitt to discuss what progress is being made in Alabama to- ward establishing the work in the state
 Not all of the appropriation, it is stat ed. will be used in Alabama, because no provision has been made for the state $ share of the expense of vocational train ing.
 Messrs Carris and Dimmitt approved the work that is being done in the state and said that the legislature should pro- vide means for the state taking the lead in this work in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Commission Closes Gates
 of State Fair, Belieuing
 Public Health Endangered
Premature Passing of Alabamas Big Fall Show Is Severe Financial Blow to Public-Spirited Backers, Who Display Fine Spirit in Willingly Sacrificing
 Investment on Altar of Public Welfare

The public health outbalanced the great Alabama State Fair in the scale of im- portance yesterday, and the passage ot a resolution by the city commission ex- ploded-lilke a pin would a toy balloon what promised to be the most success full agricultural, industrial and educa- tional exposition vet conducted under the present mana cement.
 Realizing that thousands of dollars and weeks of laborious toll had been invest ed in the fair, Birmingham's city fathers were loath to pronounce it's death sem tence, but being assured by health au- thorities that the community welfare was endangered, they decided against the grim reaper.
 Those whose money and time were spent in making the project possible took the decision of the commission in fine spirit and laid their stakes, as willing sacrifice, upon the altar of hu- manity.
 The passing of the fair at this pre- mature date is severe financial blow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
PASTORS UNION
 |ND0RSES ACTION At Called Meeting Tester day Ministers Pledged
 Support to Board

At a called meeting of the Pastors S union Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church, with 76 minister present, resolution was unanimously adopted indorsing the action of our city authorities and the board of health in suspending all public assemblies and pledging their whole-hearted CO., operation in the effort to stay the threatened epidemic of Spanish influ- enza.
 Ar ad interim committee was ap- pointed consisting of Dr. l.. F. Whitten. Chairman; Dr. Ross Baker. Rev. .J' w. Hickman, Dr. T. P. Hay and Dr. George R. Stuart to confer with the city au- thorities and to make official an- nourcement through the papers from time to time, giving pastors and the churches official information of ax- isting conditions and the time when churches may resume their regular ac- t.vities.
 resolution was also passed calling upon the Christian people during this period of suspension of public wor- ship to give themselves to prayer for the welfare of the home and of the nation, and speedy cessation of the plague now threatening our people The pastors earnestly solicit the churches to keep up their regular con- tributions to church support and be- nevolence by sending same to their respective treasurers.
 We further urge upon our people to cooperate with the health authori- ties by the di1igent use of all means and precautions as may be suggested from time to time by which the threatened epidemic may be stayed.
 l.. F. WRITTEN,
 Chairman.
 J. w. HICKMAN,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
By JEFF BAILEY
CLOSING RESOLUTION

Therefore, be 1t resolved by tho commission of the city of Birming- ham as follows:
 Section 1. That all the schools of the city. be-h public and private, md bushes, colleges, be closed for period of two weeks beginning De- tober z, 1918.
 Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, That all places of public assembly, inciud- ing churches. Sunday schools. thea tres, moving picture theatres. pool rooms. sideshows, street fairs, carni- vals, fraternal orders, state fairs, etc, be required to refrain, for the same period of time, from holding meetings, assemblies. giving cxhfbi- lions of any character, or from do- ing anything which would tend to cause the assembling of people and crowds for the same period of time.
 Sec. 3. Any person, firm. corpora tion, organization, association or partnership who violates my pro- vision of this resolution shall be punished within the limits and as provided by section 1216 of the code of Alabama of 1907.
 See. 4. This resolution and the provisions and penalties thereof shall become effective on and after midnight, October s, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09

to these public-spirited citizens, who have guaranteed it's existence, but not a murmur has been heard from them, evil dencing once more that the dollar is minor consideration when Birming- hams well being is al stake.
 sRumors of an immediate closing per vaded the atmosphere at the fairgrounds yesterday. Visitors and concessionaires doubtful of it's fate, lacked the pep and jollity that usually characterized the big show. While a good sized crowd was out the influenza scare threw a dam per on it's spirit and midway sightseers avoided with suspicion every nearby stranger who happened to sneeze or draw his handkerchief.
 Many visitors to the city were busy last night planning a new programme for the weeks vacation. Some rambled through timetables with view to rid ing the next ''coal-burner" back to their native junction" Others, especially of the feminine variety, contemplated fall shopping tour. Everybody was disap- pointed, of course. but no kicks were forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
WOMEN WORKERS
 MEETING SUCCESS

From the women who are working come reports of the most encouraging nature. Mrs. Solon Jacobs, state chair man, received a number of reports from chairmen yesterday indicating that they are meeting with great success in selling bonds in their respective counties.
 ,n Jefferson county. especially, good work is being done by them The Rain bow division of the allied armies, which reports through the auditing depart ment at the reserve bank, and also to of this week amounting to $12,136 and yesterday s10,440, making total for the two days of $22,576.
 The Italian women's committee le- ported sales on Monday amounting to $5150. Miss Josephine Rietta is mak- ing fine record in the sale of bonds. Monday she turned in $1515 in cash and yesterday she brought in a check for $300O received for one bend sale dur ing the day.
 The women of Brookside sent in a list of $500 of bonds sold accompanied by s955 cash. The negro women report ed to Mrs Angus Taylor yesterday that they sold bords amounting to $2a5O on Monday They are doing fine work as the results obtained by them so far show.
 Mrs Jacobs received reports from county chairmen yesterday as follows; Etowah county. Mrs. John H. Paden, chairman. up to October ,. S479,950; Randolph county, Mrs. M, w Carlisle, chairman. up to October 5, s125.e00. Mrs. Carlisle wrote that she never sass women work so hard or more enthu- siastically than the women of Ran dolph county are working in this cam paign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Red Cross to Render Aid
of Birmingham. Alabama Statement, August 31. 1918
 nLrgaRWrnf,TEG

The American Red Cross stands ready to render aid in any emer- gency that may arise, and it is well known, of course, that its activities and resources are not confined strictly to war work.
 Under instruction from national / headquarters, the local chapter has rendered to the health authorities an offer to cooperate in every way in combating the influenza ept- demic. A special committee on in- fIuenza, consisting of the chairman of the chapter, chairman of the committee on civilian relief, and chairman of the nursing activities, has been organized, and steps are being taken to organize similar committees in each branch of the Birmingham chapter in Jefferson county.
 The purpose of the Red Cross in this emergency is to supplement and cooperate with the health au- thOrities and I have advised the health authorities of our desire to render any assistance possible.
 PASHAL G. SHOOK. Chairman Birming gham Chapter
 American Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
ROTARY LUNCHEON Splendid Programme Arranged for Meeting Today at Tutwiler

The Rotary club will hold its regu- lar luncheon today at 1o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel and it will be real Rotary meeting, accord ing to President F. H. Andrews. The announcements sent out by Clarence Lloyd, secretary of the club stated for the benefit of the members there would be a gift for every man present. The nature of this outburst of generosity lis not known. There will be splendid programme and every Rotarian is urged to be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09

Cyrene Commandery No. 10. k. T, Mineral City Chapter No. 1O1. R. A. M.. Sam Thompson Council No. 43. R. 4 S.M. Because of the present health condi- tions. the warnings and requests of our health officers. the members of onr organizations are notified that no meetings which have been called. nor regular meetings of these orders, will be held until . change has come from present health conditions. When it is again deemed xafe to assemble for our meetinEs. due notice will he given. GEORGE +. WHEELOCk.
 Commanders.
 H. c. GREELEY,
 High Priest.
 H. c. GREELEY,
 Thrice HI. Master. CHARLES J. GEOHEGAN.
 Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
 TO CONTINUE DRILLS

Military training at the Central High school will not be suspended at present on account of the epidemic of influenza now prevalent in Birmingham, accord ing to a decision of Superintendent Phil lips. Drills will continue to be held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday aft ernoon of each week. Maj. Tom Akers requests the cadets to meet at the as- sembly grounds of the Paul Hayne High school this afternoon at 2:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Master List Coming
 Within a Few Days

Each local draft board in Alabama within two or three days win receive the master list showing the order in which the serial numbers of registrants were drawn on September 30
 The lists have been received at the state military department and the boards Tuesday were being notified the lists will go out in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Laundrymen Buy Bonds

Birmingham Iaundrymen were HUtlIieu yesterday that at the annual convention of the National Laundry Owners associa- tion in Chicago the members went over the top by subscribing personally to s75.O00 worth of Liberty Bonds. The sub scriptions were made by the individual members present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: Earl McCombs of Morris, Ala, to Miss Ellzabeth Glenn.
 J. W. Grishan of Fairfield, Ala, to Mrs NJ J. Mulkdn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
PERSONAL

Friends of Miss Louise Hernandez, who has been seriously i'll with inflI- enza, will be pleased to learn that she lis convalescing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09

ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR On account of the existing epidemic and on account of the ordinance passed by the city commission prohibiting ms- sembling I'm bodies, the Special Con- cIave of Woodiawn Consmandcry, called for Wednesday, October 3, has been in- definitely postponed.
 ERNEST MATTHEWS,
 Commanders. J. A. MCCARTNEY. Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
FEDERAL RESERVE TO FURNISH BANKS
 WITH CURRENCY
Discounting for Ninety Days on Liberty Bond Notes-Two Bank
 Holidays This Week

The government will furnish free or charge currency for banks belonging to the federal reserve bank and for nonmembers with accounts with the branch bank here.
 The banks appreciate this liberality. as there is a strong demand for cur rency these days, and between $10,- 000,00O and $12,o0O,000 in currency has been distributed here since the opening of the federal reserve bank.
 Notices are being sent to the banks belonging to the federal reserve that discoupting for 90 days will be ai- lowed where the same is on Liberty Bond notes and that where the cus- toners are not charged more than per cent the federal reserve will care for same at per cent to the banks
 Two holidays will be observed by the banks of the city this week, &C., cording to announcement made by the Birmingham Clearing associa tion-Oc- tober 10. Fraternal day, and October 12, Columbus day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09

J. A. MCCARTNEY. Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-09
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