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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
AUBURN IS EASILY
 MASTER 0F Y.M.C.A.
Montgomery Picked Team Handed 51 to 6 Wallop-
 ing at Columbus

Columbus. Ga, February 2--(SpeciaD By the overwhelming score of 51 to 6 the Auburn quintet took on the picked team from the Montgomery T. M c. A. here tonight. After the first few minues of play it was.very evident that the visitors
 Field goals flew fast for the Tiger squad. Much of the poor showing that the visitors made was due to a lack of teamwork. They had good men in Tur- nipseed and Hudson, but the whole team was unable at any time to work to- gether for any material advantage. Buck Turnipseed, former Southern university man. shot all the goals for his team. and in other ways showed he was easily the class of the team. The other mem- bers or the squad were unable to locate the basket at any time during the game.
 1t would be hard to tell who starred for Auburn. Every man played so well, however. it seems that honors divide equally between Captain Floyd and Hub Hahn. a former Central High school star Floyd shot one more goal than Hahn. but both showed rare skill in handling basket for points.
 In the latter part of the game Elem ming Hall, who played last game for Central High school against Sidney La Tier. was given a chance to show his wares at guard and he was all over the floor at once. His playing tonight. if indi cations of his power is a correct in- dex, should make him a permanent ad dit.on to the Donahue five.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Glass of Hot Water
 Before Breakfast
 a Splendid Habit
Open sluices of the system each nnornin0 and wash away the
 poisonous, stasnant matter.

Those of us who are accustomed to feel dull and heavy when we arise: splitting headache, stuffy from A cold foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stom- ach, lame back. can. instead, both look and feel as fresh as daisy always bv washing the poisons and toxins from the. body with phosphated hot water each morning.
 We should drink. before breakfast a 4lass of real hot water with a tea, spoonful of limestone phosphate in it to flush from the stomach, liver, kidneys and ten yards of bowels the previous days indigestible waste. sour bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleansing. sweetening and purifying the entire alimentary. tract before putting more food into the stomach.
 The action of limestone phosphate and hot water on an empty stomach is wonderfully invigorating. It cleans out all the sour lamentations, gases. waste and acidity and gives one a splendid appetite for breakfast. A quarter pound of limestone phosphate will cost very little at the drug store. but is sufficient to make anyone who is bothered with biliousness, constina : tion. stomach trouble or Rheumatism a real enthusiast on the subject of inter- nal sanitation-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
RESIGNS
 FROM LEGISLATURE
Local Attorney Joins New York Law Firm and Will Make His
 Home There

1sadore Shapiro has forwarded to Gov Charles Henderson his resignation as a member of the legislature from Jefferson county, following his decision to make his home in New York; where he has formed a connection with the law firm of Guggenheimer. uttermeyer & Mar shall one of the leading law firms of the United States.
 Mir Shapiro is q well known young at torney, who has resided in Birmingham all of his life, and has played a very prominent part in politics of the city and county, though young man, and has al- ways been very active in civic and so- cial work In the city. His many friends are congratulating him upon his excep- tionally fine connection, and predict for him unlimited success in Gotham. He will leave Birmingham about Feb ruary A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
FIREMAN KILLED BY FALLING WALL AT
 FIRE AT O|L MILL
Ed Young of Woodlawn Station Met Death-NO Statement of Fire
 Losses Made

The falling of the walls of the store house of the Union Cotton Oil company. Fifth avenue and Forty-seventh street, north, which was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, caught Fireman Ed E. Young and resulted in his death. The remains of the fireman were found Sat urday morning about 10 o'clock.
 There were some rumors at the fire Saturday morning that fireman had been caught in the crash. A spectator declared he saw a fireman go under the wall shortly before 1t fell Officials. however placed little credence in the statement, and the work of fighting the blaze was never halted. The absence of the fireman was not noticed until he Tailed to report to his station.
 Young was a member of Company No. g. located at Woodlawn. He had been 8 member of the fire department for a number of years. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Geigler, 2002 Avenue G, south The Rev. J. A. Bryan will officiate The remains will be sent to Mount Carmel. near Montgomery, for interment Monday. He is survived by two sisters, one brother and his father. Young was S3 years of age.
 Ora Cox, the negro workman, who vas seriously injured when he leaped from the third floor of the building to escape the flames, was reported last night as showing no improvement py authorities at the Norwood infirmary Cox, it is thought, suffered a broken back. All other workmen in the mill es- caped without injury.
 Bremen battled the blaze, which originated shortly after midnight. until well into the day yesterday. The com bined efforts of the firemen, imme- diately after arriving at the scene, was 10 prevent the spreading of the blaze.
 Officials of the plant will make no statement as to the loss, but the dam age, 1t is believed, will near the slOo COO mark. A large stock of peanuts and velvet beans, in addition to the ma- chinery, were consumed by the fire.
 Although there were rumors yesterday that the fire was not of incendiary origin. the original statement of negro worlunen that the blaze started when oil was poured on a hot motor stood as the cause. The blaze started in the western end of the warehouse and spread rapidly.
 The office building of the structure was badly damaged when the walls caved in. The building did not catch on fire. however
 Officials of the company are co-operat- ing with Chief Middleton to determine the cause of the blaze. A company of Tire fighters remained on the scene all day yesterday to prevent further out break. The working of the plant was only slightly handicapped by the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Athletic Club Barely Loses
 10 Champion AHdntd Team
By FRED BoDEKER

Tn one of the cIeanest but scrap Birmingham Athletic club went down fin defeat before the Atlanta Athletic club last night by a score of B to 30. The game was fierce1y contested from the start. and the large crowd of spectators was continually thrilled.
 Everett Strupper. the star Tech ath- lete, is responsible for the Georgians' close victory. With the count tied and only two minutes left to play, Strupper scored field goal by knocking the ball in the basket from jump-off with Barker. Dodge followed by shooting a foul goal
 The remaining minute of play was wit messed by a furious attempt of the locals to overcome the close lead, which proved unsuccessful
 The Atlanta five got off to a swell lead, the first half ending with the count of 21 to 12. The local guards proved clearly incapable of handling Strupper and Dodge, and the dazzling pass work completely baffled the entire local ag- gregation, with the exception of Gillam and McGowan-
 shifted lineup in the second half for the club produced wonderful results. The locals guarding and shooting, not to overlook the pass work, was superb and they outplayed the Georgians as much as they were outplayed in the olening half.
 Siruppe- proved the star of the visiting team. His speed enabled him to evade the local guards frequently, while his deadly shooting placed the Crackers far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

far quicker and have advantages in many ways over the automobile.
 Tt would not be surprising to me to see within few years the craft used by all. It will be & common sight to see a family go scooting across the country in their plane to spend the week. end at the seashore, or maybe taking only few hundred miles spin for their health
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 "f don't believe in making too many predictions, but I cannot possibly see how can go wrong on the ideas l have ad- vanced above, The craft, at the proper time, will prove all of these statements"
 MT. Harris, as demonstrated by the above interview, is very enthusiastic over the prospects for the I.anzins plane. He is emphatic in his statement that those who are foresighted enough to invest in the proposition will reap a fortune-as was the case in the progress of the au- tomobile.
 MT. Harris doesn't laud his craft to the sky without some basis for his state ments. He says the plane has been tried and proven to be a sensation and even greater achievements can be expected
 The Lanzius plane is patented Consid- duced to the public, it's popularity is re- garded as phenomenal. Old-timers say it's popularity is greater than the auto mobile when it's debut was made which IS not over two decades ago. ~~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Basil Eaves' Territory
 Has Been Extended

pr. George Eaves was advised by wire last night that his son. Basil Eaves, who was placed in charge of the Salvation Army war fund campaign in several southern states. was leaving today for Philadelphia and Baltimore.
 MT. Eaves has been so successful in getting the work in the south under way that his territory has now been extended and he, will have charge not only of the seven southern states but also all the coast states south of New Jersey. The purpose of his recent visit to the east at this time is to get the remainder of his territory organized for the campaign.
 The Salvation Army's war fund is to be utilized to further the relief work in Europe, which has increased to such proportions as to make necessary greater funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Annual Safety First
 Banquet at AcipcO

The annual safety first" banquet of the American Cast Iron Pipe company will be held Tuesday, February 5, at the Acipco Young Mems Christian associa- tion auditorium. commencing at 6:3o. General Manager J. F. Kent will act as toastmaster. The following programme will be rendered.
 Song. America" everybody
 Safety First" Alexander.
 Reading, H. s. Sutton
 Song, Monkey and the Chimpanzie. ' Acipco chorus.
 How to Induce Men to Take Safety Examination" Happy Swanson,
 Basoon solo, piano accompaniment by F. Hughes J. T. Mackenzie.
 Safety first toasts: Wine" j. D. Moore; "Women," c. D. Barr; Song" w. D. Moore
 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot vocal solo,
 "Star-Spangled Banner" everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

In the lead in the opening stanza- He registered eight field goals for the game.
 McGowan and Gillam played a splendid Iigame for the locals. Tommy was with Tout a running mate in the first half, which greatly impaired his offensive strength. Gillian at forward was forced to do much of the guarding.
 Atlanta's team outshaded the locals as 1 closely, as the score indicates. The locals, however, with the lineup of McGowan and Montgomery at forwards, Satterfield at center and Gillian and Barker at guards, compose a better team. and the mistake of the club officials in starting a different lineup made the victory prac- ticalfy impossible
 The clubs remarkable "come back" in the last half was easily the feature of the contest. They overcame lead and pulled the count to a tie, only to be nosed out in the final minutes of play.
 The Atlanta team played the cleanest game any Atlanta Athletic club five has ever offered in Birmingham Strupper proved the big factor in the victory. as- sisted by Cooke and Bryan
 The lineup and summary follows:
 B. A.. C.-McGowan and Gillian, for wards; Baker, center; Laughinhouse and Strange, guards; substitutions, Montgorn- cry for Gillam, Gillian for Strange, Bar ker Tor Laughinhouse, Satterfield for Baker
 A. A. C.-Strupper and Dodge, for wards; Cooke center; Bryan and Dun woody, guards.
 Field goals; McGowan & Gillian 1, Laughinhouse 1, Montgomery l. Baker 8, Strupper s. Cooke l, Bryan f.
 Foul goals; Dodge ', McGowan Il, Gill lam l.
 Fouls committed: By Birmingham H. by Atlanta r. Time of halves, 20 min utes Referee, Thomas (Perdue)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
w. Q. BROYLES PUTS
 BUSINESS ON CASH
 BASIS IN FUTURE
His Idea Is to Sell Cheaper and Save His Customers Money on All
 Purchases

Responding to the spirit of the times which calls for conservation and utmost economy by all classes, w. O. Broyles, well known local furniture dealer, an nounces the withdrawal of credit and adopts only spot cash sales for the fu- ture.
 Since by long usage ard time-honored custom the bulk of furniture sales every where have been on the easy-pay plan among rich and poor alike, Mr. Bfoyles innovation creates something of sem sation ia the retail world. But every one who knows w. o. Broyles, and he has quite an acquaintance, will not be sur rrised ct his doing something unusual any time. By unique advertising meth ods. the 'murdering of impolite clerks" ard his habit of price cutting. he has earned distinctive reputation for being different.
 In speaking of this rather revolutionary change from established custom, MT. Broyles said: sI have always been amoi- tious to sell for less than my compett- tors, and il I have ever worried about anything, it has been about how to do it. Figuring that I can save thousands ot dollars per month. not only to myselr but to my customers Dy seillnB only TOT cash, I have decided to adopt that meth cd from now on. If you'll notice, mer- chants in other lines are getting on strictly cash basis with corresponding better results, sos swhy not in the furni- ture lusiness During these War times it is everycne's duty to save. Prices Tor oil the daily necessities are climbing, and while there is plenty of work for ev- erybcGy, and money is plentiful, the op- portunities for saving and the ability to make needed war contributions are scarcely greater. But if everybody will pay cash for their daily needs. the greater savings will enable them to per- form patriotic duty and contribute to tae winning of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Jury in Cliff Curry
 Fails to Reach Verdict
Fate of Youth Charged With the Murder of Negro Chauffeur
 Hangs in Balance

Without reporting an agreement I'D to o'clock this morning, the jury, in whose hands the fate of Cliff Curry rests, was still kept together at a local hotel. Curry Is on trial for the staying of Fletcher Dewitt a negro chauffeur, who, the prosecution contends. was mur- dered by Curry and Grady Howell on the night of December 8, 1917, the mo- tive being robbery.
 One of the sensations of the trial was the reading of what is said by officers to be a confession by Curry, which was made to Solicitor Davis in the presence of officers and stenographer The jury has now been deliberating s6 hours, as the case was given to it about o'clock Friday afternoon by Judge H. P. Heflin of the criminal division of the circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
To Build Concrete Ships

Washington, February 2.--Contracts for 10 $50 tons concrete ships were let today by the shipping board to the Terror Concrete Shipbuilding corporation of Redondo Beach, Cal. The first vessel IS to be delivered within six months and the other nine within a year. The build Ing company will use a new plan of construction recently patented, by which it claims it can build vessels more rap idly than under old methods of work ing concrete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
DEATHS

Mrs. Tommie Goodwin--Aged 21, died Friday at the family residence, 4702 First avenue, Woodlawn. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30' o'clock from the residence, with interment at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
WHOLESALE GROCERS' BANQUET LAST NIGHT

An enjoyable affair was held last night at the Tutwiler when the members of the Birmingham Wholesale Grocers' association entertained their salesmen and other employees at banquet. Presi- dent Charles J. Davies acted as toast master and many interesting toasts were responded to, and included several interesting talks on the recent ruling of the food administrator. Among the speakers Were Samuel Earle, Victor $. Gage, R. A. Porter. Herman M Beck and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
PERSONALS

The many friends of Mrs. F. A. Little will regret to learn that she continues quite i'll at her home on Third avenue.
 Miss Kathryn Baty arrived last night from Pecos, Tex, where she has been studying music for the past two years. Miss Baty will be at home with her parents Mir. and Mrs w. c. Baty, on Dartmouth avenue.
 Mrs. John Hill and little daughter of Denver are the guests of Mrs. Hope Woodson at Brighton.
 Mrs. M P. I<iker of Texas arrived last night to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. C. Baty, on Dartmouth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

Mrs. Fannie Fatook--Aged .e5. died at the family residence, 3O41h Twen- tieth street, south, yesterday. Fu- neral services will be held today at z;so o'clock from. Syrian church. in- terment at Elmwood. She is survived by her husband and one daugbtar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Boston Receives Coal

Boston, February "A fleet of IA barges and one steamer. which had been 1ce-locked and storm bound along the coast week. arrived today with %, 434 tons of coal for the nearly empty bins of the city. Three more steamers are due tomorrow with 20000 tons more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

A council Of defense unit was organ ized yesterday afternoon at Lipscomb by Mrs H. H. Shell of Birmingham. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. w. R. Cargile, at which time an inter- esting address was made by Mrs. Shell, and the following officers elected: Mrs. w. R. Cargile. chairman; Miss Annie Mae Cargile, secretary, and Mrs. George McFee, chairman of the knitting commit tee This organization will be known as unit 8 of the National Council of Defense and the work done will go di- rectly to the boys or Jefferson county. The work of the knitting department will start at once and all interested In this branch are urged to communicate with Mrs William Cargile. Those who joined at this time were; Mrs. George McF'ee, Mrs. Henry Williams. Mrs. w. R. Car gile. Mrs Father, Mrs. C. H. Smith, Mrs. H. l. Williams. Mrs. Calhoun and Miss Annie Mae Cargile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
FOOD REGULATIONS

The various proprietors of the Besse- mer cafes attended the meeting of the, cafe proprietors which was held in Bir- mtngl.am yesterday afternoon, at which time Food Administrator Richard Hobbie addressed the gathering. Plans were perfected whereby all the cafe men are to carry out the food regulations and cooperate with the officials in the en- forcement of tfe law, and the local rep resentatives are enthusiastic over the campaign. It was announced that on Monday a meatless breakfast would be served. luncheon will be wheatless every day, including pastries, while Mondays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

". D. Custred-Aged 84. died yester- day at the family residence. 5S02 Second avenue, Woodlawn. Funeral services will be held from the resi- dence Monday at 2:30 o'clock. Inter- ment at Forest Hill cemetery. He is survived by his widow, seven sons three daughters. one brother and sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

George l.. McCrary-Aged 56 died Fri day at the family residence at Iron dale. Funeral services will be con ducted this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the residence with interment at McElwain's cemetery.