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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
GENERAL GORGAS
 AGAIN ON STAND IN ARMY INQUIRY
Head Medical Department Reiterates Statement That Overcrowding Caused
 Epidemics in Camps

Washington. January 25.-From sur geon General Gorgas the Senate military committee today sought light upon health and sanitary conditions in the army. resumlng it's investigation sus- pended a few days ago to present the reorganization legislation about which centers the committee row with the ad- ministration.
 General Gorgas reiterated statements made in his official reports to the de- partment after a tour of inspection, that the crowding of men into cantonments and camps not ready to receive them was largely responsible for the epidemcs of disease which have ragged at some of the posts. He agreed with other or ficers who have preceded him on the stand, however, as to the necessity for hurried training.
 Wouldn't it have been better to have waited until the cantonments were ready?" asked Senator Frelinghuysen
 From a physical standpoint, yes the general replied. But I think the training of these men should not have been delayed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Two Boys Are Held for
 RObbing Warren Bros.

Frank Hollis and Robert Mccain, two young white boys, were arrested yestcr- day and lodged in the city jail by De- tectives Moser and Propst on a char ge of burglary add grand larceny. The boys were charged with robbing Warren Brothers. local sporting goods dealers, and. 1t Is alleged, they confessed.
 Five army rifles. eight small rifles and q number of pairs of skates were taken. They boys gained entrance to the store. 1t is believed. through the skylight.
 According to Detective Moser. Hollis and Mccain will probably be connected with number of recent robberies In the city. Hollis admitted that he Is wanted in Atlanta for escaping from the Boys Reform school. Both are about IS or 20 years Of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Citizens Would Have
 Board Rescind Action
Move on Foot to Have Board Change Decision to Close the City
 Schools

A delegation of citizens will appear before the board of education at It's reg ular meeting this morning to protest against the closing of the schools of the city for two weeks. starting Monday. The board recently issued an order closing all schools. effective Monday, January 2S, until Monday. February H.
 The board will consider the protest. but 1t is not likely that the order will be changed. The move was made to lessen the use of coal. thereby aiding residents and factories of the city in securing a supply.
 The citizens committee it is under stood, will protest on the grounds that many boys and girls are working on Saturday for patriotic purposes, such as buying thrift stamps and donating to the Y. M. c. A. war fund. The board plans to have the two weeks. vacation made up by holding school on Satur- days in the warmer weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
l. W. W. FOLLOWERS
 ARE BARRED FROM
 UNION OF MINERS
Convention Passes Strong Resolution Indorsing Gov ernment in War for
 World Democracy

Indianapolis January 25.-After adopt ing an amendment to the constitution making members of the Industrial Work ship in their union, the United Mine Workers today went on record as favor ing the taking over of the coal mines by the government on condition that union men had the right to make collec- tive bargains. They asked no special privilege in the operation of the se.ec- tive draft, opposed conscription of labor and adopted a war resolution" declar- ing the coal diggers to be in full accord with President Wilson's announcement to make the world safe for democracy and demanding the unrestricted right of working men and women to organize and deal collectively with their employ ers."
 There was no expressed opposition to any of the resolutions and they were adopted in most instances by unanimous vote. The resolution added that the miners were opposed to the kind of gov- ernment ownership that operates the postoffice department The delegates ex- pressed great pride In the service flag containing 19,2S6 stars hanging over their heads in the hall and some of the res- olutions brought out the fact of the great number of mine wokers in the military.
 The war resolution recited that no statement of words is needed to prove that the great army of men the union represents are loyal to the government and that the miners are in full accord with the principle of making the world safe for democracy "forcefully and elo- quently'' announced by President Will son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

proximatcly 500 acres. This survey was made just before the drive for gardens was made last year.
 This last report indicates an increase in the number of gardens from May to October, 1917, or nearly 70 per cent, while the area put under cultivation was fully five times that at first under cultivation. during the month of May.
 That careful tab was kept all during the 1917 season Is evidenced by the fact that in his report for 1917, made pre- liminary on August 15, Director Smith then estimated five times the usual area then under cultivation. and his estimate then indicated that 15,0o0 families were working in connection with the campaign for the season.
 This August preliminary report indi- cated an estimate of s440,0o0 in foods grown and then growing which is sub stantiated by the final figures of s6l37Oo, including the harvest that was made after the director made the preliminary report The preliminary estimate indt- cated cash sales of $40000, which is veri- fled by the total of sSS, ,2G0, coming with the final report and including the larger crops of potatoes, etc.
 Birmingham easily surpassed all south ern cities in this report, and so far as the figures have been compiled and given out no city in the United States surpassed this city in its 1917 garden drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Frisco Dining Car Chef Falls From Train and
 Fractures His Skull

A white man. named Walker, was perhaps fatally injured yesterday after noon about l o'clock when he accidental ly fell from fast moving Frisco train near Pratt City. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital immediately follow ing the accident by Shaw's ambulance.
 Walker was chief chef on the Frisco diner. He went to the door of the Gin- ing car, according to the best informa- tion that can be obtained, and lost his balance and fell, inflicting an ugly wound in the back of his head.
 According to authorities at the hospi- tai, Walker suffered severe fracture of the skull, and little hope is held out for his recovery. He has been uncon- scious since the accident.
 Walkers given name, his residence or other particulars cannot be asccr- tained by authorities. He was dressed in chefs clothes when the accident happened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
FRANCIS QUINTET |S' .RE|NSTATED AT BIG.
 MEETING OF GOLFERS.

Philadelphia, January 25.-The United States Golf association, at it's annual meeting here tonight, adopted resolu- tion reinstating Francis Ouimet, former national amateur golf champion. There was only one dissenting vote.
 The action of the association gave full amateur standing to Ouimet, whose sus- pension for alleged professionalism be- cause of the sale of sporting goods ere ated widespread comment in golf circles.
 The resolution as adopted on the rec ommendation of the executive commit- tee explained that the action was taken because of Ouimets presence in the na- tional army, as a sergeant, and the fact that he had severed his personal con- nection with his sporting goods busi- ness.
 The association voted not to hold na- tional tournaments during the period of the war, last years action by the executive committee having been limited to dispensing with the national touraa- ment during 1917 only.
 Frederick l. Wheeler of New York, who was elected president of the asso- citation, in his Introductory address, said that as long as the country was at war the holding of national tournament was inappropriate and ill-timed." Henry McSweeney of Atlantic City ar gued that members of the association not in the national service or subject to draft might just as well be per- mitted to play.
 The executive committee was not op- posed to sectional, city or club events, inasmuch as these required compaia- lively little time to play and at the same time the players were in touch with their personal affairs. Final decision, however, was left to the clubs in these divisions. No recommendations in this respect was made by the executive com mittee.
 Besides MT. Wheeler the following of- ficers were elected: Dr. Walter S. Har- ban of Washington and Sterling Ed munds of St. Louis, vice president; Howard F. Whitney of New York, sec retary, and Mortimer N. Buckner, New York. treasurer. Executive committee: Frank E. Miller. Chicago; J.. E. Byers, Pittsburg; Asa P. French, Boston, and William P. Stewart, New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
I'rPURITY SQUAD" LANDS TWO TRUNKS LADEN WITH R ED LIQU o R
Eighty Quarts Found--C. c. Dicker- son Arrested with 20 Quarts
 and Pistol

About 100 quarts of whisky was con- fiscated last night at the Terminal sta ton by the city's purity squad" Two trunks filled with quart bottles were captured by Detectives Patton and Mc- Gill immediately after they had been unloaded from a train.
 C. c. Dickerson was arrested by De- tectives Patton and McGill. It is al legged he had over 20 quarts of whisky in his possession. He was lodged in the city Jail on a charge of violating the liquor law and carrying a concealed pistol.
 Although the officers had not counted the whisky in the two trunks. it was estimated that each contained close to 40 quarts The trunks were loaded in the citys big automobile and taken to the detective headquarters. No owner of the trunks could be found.
 The haul is the second largest one made by the purity squad" in several months About two weeks ago nearly $50 quarters were confiscated from train from Paducah, Ky. The liquor and the trunks will be stored in the basement of the city hall to await or ders from the courts for destruction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Governor Henderson Will Revoke Parole Granted to
 Lively Vanderver in 1915

Montgomery, January 25.-(Specialo Governor Henderson has started an ln- vestigation with view of revokfng parole to Lively Danderver of Jeffer- son county in June, 1915. Vanderycr is held in the Jefferson county Jail on charge of complicity in the murder of Policeman Sims in Birmingham several days ago and the request Tor the revocation of the parole was made by Joseph K. Tate, circuit solicitor.
 vanderver was convicted in 1914 Of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was paroled in 1915 on condition that he would move to Buliard, Tex, and reside with his brother He remained in Texas short time and returned to Alabama. In the meantime he asked the board of par dons to recommend a full pardon and tho restoration of his civil and po- litical rights. which 1t declined to do.
 Governor Henderson has requested Solicitor Tate and others to furnish all information about the alleged crime which Is charged against Vandcrver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
FUNERAL OF IGNATZ
 PHILLIPS SUNDAY
Services to Be Held at the Residence and Interment Will Be Made m
 Cemetery EmanuEl

Funeral services over the remains or Ignatz Phillips, one of the city's Tore most merchants. who died suddenly at the family residence,v201S Quinlan ave nue, early Thursday morning, will De conducted Sunday morning at lo;3o o'clock from the residence. Intermcnt will follow at Emanu-El cemetery.
 Arrangements were announced tate last night following the arrival of sam Phillips, son of the deceased, from New York.
 The family requests that no flowers be sent The following were selected as pallbearers: Active. Sam Rich, Henry Segel, H. Saks, Ben Jacobs, Louis Joseph, Ben Wertheimer, D. Friedman and Milton Fies. Honorary, F. F. Glass, c. T. Randall w. s. Brown, pr. l.. C' Morris, J. H. Loveman, Sam Michali, Ike Adler, Joe Slaughter and Adolph Hirsch.
 MT. Phillips was prominently con nected with the Burger Dry Goods com pany. He had been a resident of the city for a number of years. He is sur vived by his widow, two sons and two daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Exum's Picture Will
 Complete City Series

City Clerk II. S. Ryall, noticing that every mayor who has ever served the city of Birmingham, with the exception of Culpepper Exum, has his picture hanging on the walls of the council chamber, has made a request of former Mayor Exum to furnish picture so as to make the series complete. Mir. Exum has agreed to have an oil painting made for this purpose at an early date and will have it sent to the city clerk upon completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
YOUNG HARRINGTON
 INJURED BY AUTO

Frank Harrington, the eight-year-old son. of pr. r. F. Harrington, former county health officer. was run over and slightly injured yesterday morning about 10 o'clock at First avenue and Twenty second street, north. by an aulo- mobile driven by Miss Logan of Shades Valley. Young Harrington's right knee was badly cut while he also sustained several slight cuts on the head
 He was removed to his home, 1914 Cald- we'll Terrace. by Miss Logan. His con- dition Is not reported as serious. No ar rest was made on request of the boy s mother, as the accident was regarded as unavoidable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Birmingham Negro Claims
 Exemption Because He
 Is so Easily Frightened"

Montgomery, January 25.-(Special) Another cause for exemption has been found by Birmingham negro. Gov ernor Henderson received letter from the negro Friday. stating that he had been placed in class one by the ex- emption board and that In all prooa- bility he would be put into the army -"and. governor" he continued. Y ain't quite right in my head and l am very easily frightened" The negro said he had spent sometime In the state insane hospital at Mount vernon
 Governor Henderson referred the letter to the military department put nothing will be done until the negro Is called up for his final physical ex- animation If he lis not quite right Ill his head he probably will not be ac- cepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Shaw Drug Company
 Entered and Robbed

The Shaw Drug company, sol Twenty third street. south, was entered and robbed early yesterday morning. The robbers gained entrance to the store by smashing the front window glass.
 Five boxes of cigars, three boxes of chewing tobacco, $1.75 in cash and q number of other articles were taken. The police department was notified. but no trace of the robbers has been secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Amory Accommodation
 Cut Off by the Frisco

The Amory Birmingham accommoda- ton will not be run Sunday, according to officials of the Frisco railroad. The Amory accommodation leaves at o'clock in the morning and arrives here at 10 o'clock. The returning train leaves here at o'clock and reaches Amory at 9:30 o'clock.
 Forty-eight trains have been discon- tinued, the remainder being west of the Mississippi river. in pursuance of the war programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
PERSONAL

Robert N Bell, United States district attorney, was reported as greatly inl- proved last night by authorities at St. Vincent's hospital. Mir Bell suffered an attack of acute indigestion in the rooms of the Civic association Thurs day afternoon. and his condition was regarded as serious until yesterday. He is now out of danger and will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Serum Is Blamed

New York, January 25.-That serus in- oculations are responsible for death and disease among soldiers at army canton ments Is the charge made In telegram sent to Senator George r. Chamberlain by the National -Vivisection Fedora tior and made public here tonight.
 Tt Is America's medical establish ment which is enmeshed in inefficiency." said the telegram, which was signed by Diana Belais, the federation's vice pres ident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
The vexed Hyphenate

From the WaShlngtoH Star'
 Judge Matthew l.. Carey of Denver was talking about the war.
 "One of the ugly features Of the war he said, lis the hyphenated traitor in our midst.
 T sentenced hyphenated traitor to a good, long term the other day for trying to blow up an airplane factory.
 Well as the scoundrel was being led out. one of these long-haired pacifists hustled lip to him and cooed;
 My poor. dear chap. Is there any thing can do for your
 ".Ja. snarled the hyphenate. la, you can do my seven years for mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
DEATHS

Mrs. Viola GIass-Aged 65, died yes terday at local infirmary. Funeral services will be held from the resi- dence of her son, E. F. Glass, 241S Avenue r, south, this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Elmwood. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Montgomery-Aged 50. died yesterday at the family resi- dence. 526 Nineteenth street, South. Remains were sent to Tuscaloosa for interment
 Laurie HOrne-Aged ?, died yesterday at the family residence. 1105 Twen- ty-ffth street. north. Funeral serv- ices will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, Rev. James E. Coyle officiating. Interment at Forest Hill
 Anne Bell Carmack - The infant daughter of F. F. Carmack, 416 Forty-sixth street. north. died yes- terday at the family residence. Flu neral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock from the residence. with interment at Forest Hill
 Mrs. Carrie V. LnIrd-D'ed Thursday at a local infirmary. Funeral scrv- ices over the remains will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the residence of her niece. Mrs. Frank Stewart. 1905 Twentieth street, north. Interment will follow at Elm wood.
 Mrs. Clara ManninR-Aged 19. died yesterday at the family residence. 23l5 Avenue F. south. Remains will be sent to verbena for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

Mrs. CInra Manning-Aged 19. died yesterday at the family residence. 23l5 Avenue F. south. Remains will be sent to Verbena for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

This is your opportunity, men, of buying a suit for the balance of this winters wear, and it will also be good for next season. $150O will not buy these suits next year, if you can get them at all at any price. They are made of excellent cassimeres, mix lures and other fabrics, and all of them in good styles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
BIRTHS.

Born TO Mr.. ana Mrs. Arthur r
O'Neil. 1884 y. College St, a son
oct. 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
Buy Mems
Underwear

Now is a good security
bond. The prices below are
not guaranteed only for the
present.
Chalmers Union Suits OF
spring needle knit cotton
are perfect fitting garments,
and will keep their shape.
Priced at present $1.9S.
Wool Mixed Union Suits
of extra quality at 1898.
Wool Sweaters, with or
without collars, at 1898
and up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
PUBLIC SHOULD USE
POSTAGE STAMPS OF
HIGHEST DENOMINATION

As a measure of economy the
postmaster and pOstofiice officials
have been asked TO urge the public
TO use stamps of the highest demon
nation possible Three cent stamps
should be used instead OF three ones,
10 cent stamps instead Of two fives.
etc
The cooperation OF postoffice Off
cials and the public will result in a
saving to the government in the
cost Of producing. transporting, and
cancelling, and will benefit ~ pub
lie by minimizing the number of
stamps handled and affixed
The attention of large business
firms is especially called 10 this re-
quest. CareIessness on the part Of
their clerks with regard 90 the
stamping of material should be con-
demned by them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18

In military circles today the prin-
cipal activities outside Of regular
and special drills, were measure
ments for shoes. and the arranging
OF the squads according TO size. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
BAN PLACED ON
+ GERMAN SPEECH
Objectionable Features in
Teaching Language in
Schools is Defined.

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TOT a oe"nl'e statement as TO lne
stand the indiana state council or
sefense takes on the question OF the
Bleaching and use OF the German
Language the following report has
been made % j ID oliver. state
chairman. by special committee
or the subject.
The Indiana state council Of de-
|fense has been asked 90 define it's
position in regard to the teaching
OF the German language boo the
Schools OF Indiana and the use of
the German language in schools
land colleges and az public assem-
|blages within the state The policy
herewith outlined is in harmony
with recommendation made bv the
bureau or education OF the depart
|lnent Of the interior The Council
OF National Defense has made no
definite pronouucement iu the mat
tier OF alien speech i'm church SER
vice. schools and colleges. or at
public meetings. zach state has
been left free 90 adopt "a policy
which will niece local conditions.
The National Council has. however.
declared with emphasis that Eng
|Iish should be made the common
language OF communication within
the boundaries OF the United States
The committee appointed by the
state council Of defense 90 formu-
late and report back sensible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-18
VOTES $1,000 FOR
CHECKING PLAGUE
City Council Grants Funds to
Visiting Nurse Association
to Check Epidemic.

one thousand dollars was appro-
pristed by the city council in special
session Thursday night for the Visit
ing Nurses association with which
10 take care Of cases OF spanish in
fiuenza in the city
The ordinance appTopriatins the
$1,000 was passed ri the request OF
Mayor Carson who appeared on the
floor OF the council chambers in
support OF the measure
The mayor explained that the Wis
ting Nurses association is faxed 20
the utmost in taking care Of cases
Of influenza, and that il was i'm
perative that IL have money with
which 10 carry on the work. The
mayor frankly told the council that
If the money was not appropriated
on himself TO give the association
the money out Of some city fund.
IN making the appropriation the
council created what is known as
the relief fund" the money 10 be
used by the Visiting Nurses associa-
ZION in employing additional nurses
needed in taking care of the cases
Of influenza in the city.
Mrs Warde Mack, chairman Of
the Visiting Nurses association; Mrs.
Otto Bastian, vice chairman and
Mrs. Howard Wolverton and Mrs.
A. r. Austin, members Of the asso-
citation. appeared before the coun-
ell and told of the need for the
money
Ordinance Passes Unanimously.
The ordinance, which was re-
ferreC , the committee of the whole
At the regular meeting of the coun-
ell last Monday night following its
failure at that meeting TO pass TN
der the suspension OF rules, was Up
for its third reading and final
passage. 4 motion that the ord o.
nance pass was made, and on the
roll call the measure passed by a
unanimous vote OF all membt rs
present.
Immediately upon the action Of
the council. Mayor Carson stepped
up 10 the desk of the city clerk
and signed the ordinance. makins
the measure at once effective, and
the money at once available to the
Visiting Nurses association.
Physicians of the city have their
hands full in taking care OF cases
Of influenza and near influenza.
Probably actuated through fear OF
the disease, persons cali physicians
at the least sign of ailment. and
doctors are forced 10 leave the bed
side Of serious cases of pneumonia
70 answer the call Of persons af-
flicted with only trivial ailments.
Physicians urge those who really
do not have the symptoms of influ-
enza or other serious diseases not 70
needlessly call III the doctors during
the present while their services are
so badly needed by persons who are
really afflicted with influenza.