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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
INVESTIGATION OF EXPENDITURES BY ENEMY CONTINUES Becker Interviews Hale and Viereck Regarding Hun
 Propaganda
TO DETERMINE WHO
 GOT MONEY SPENT
Name of Dr. Hale Was Mentioned in Cable Messages Between Ger man Government and
 Von Bernstorff

New Y ork, July 15.--William Bayard Hale salaried head of the German in formation service in this country in 1915, and George Sylvester viereck, cd itor of viereck's Weekly, which was known as the Fatherland until the United States entered the war. were questioned today by Deputy Attorney General Becker in his investigation or German propaganda in America.
 Hale was closeted with the attorney and hour and a half tonight, and Vie recl1 for more than four hours.
 Mr Becker declined to comment on the interviews, except to say that he had questioned both men regarding their knowledge of German eXpendi- lures to influence American sentiment before this country declared war. He said the interviews, like that yestef- day with George T. Odel, formerly q correspondent of the New York Eve ming Mail in Germany, were part of a federal inquiry intended to reveal who were the recipients of some or Germany's untold millions" spent here with the hope of keeping the United States out of war
 He declined to say whether the con- ferenees and any direct connection with the prosecution of Dr. Edward A. Rumely, alleged to have bought the Evening Mail in 1915, for the German government.
 Dr. Hale came to New York from New Hampshire in response to a re- quest from MT. Becker. He declared he had responded "voluntarily'' to the attorneys call and that he lis pa- triot.''
 CRITICIZED BRITAIN
 By criticizing what he termed the United States .'bending'' to Great Brit ain, Dr. Hale came into prominence in the first year of the war. In 1915 he wrote articles criticizing British inter- ference with American shipping. As correspondent for the New York Amer ican in Berlin in 1916, he charged that news from Germany to this country was distorted by the British censor. Later he went to the German front and interviewed the crown prince After ward he wrote to President Wilson, calling upon him to use his influence to end the war.
 When Ambassador Gerard was re- called from German after the Ameri- can diplomatic break with that coun- try, most of the American newspaper correspondents left Berlin with him. Dr. Hale remained behind and cabled the American an account of the Ger man papers qualification that a few correspondents from the United States had elected to remain.
 When the state department made public late in 1917 cable messages be- tween the German government and Won Bernstorff regarding propaganda Dr. Hale's name was found in some of the message
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16

Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross made their first public ap- pearance in this parade in complete uniforms, and many favorable con- ments were heard on this branch of the Red Cross
 LINE OF MARCH
 The line of march was south on Twen- tieth street to First avenue and west on First avenue to Nineteenth street , north on Nineteenth street to Park ave- nue and east on Park avenue to Capitol park, where the parade disbanded and a patriotic programme was rendered. Frank Willis Barnett called the meetin Q to order and introduced Simon Klotz. who gave most realistic description of the historical events leading to the fall of the Bastile and of the destruction of it, which gave lbery and freedom to the French nation.
 T J. Crittenden state chairman of the four-minute men, read the message from President Wilson, which was read in thousands of cities and towns in the United States and which was also sent to France. Before beginning the mes sage MT. Crittenden paid a most beauti- ful tribute to President Wilson, The fol- lowing resolution was introduced by Frank Willis Barnett and unanimously adopted and the crowd stood up as the band played La Marseillaise"
 Resolved, that the fourteenth of July message you have just heard be the sem timent of America's millions that it be delivered through the four-minute men of the committee on public information to the French ambassador for transmits sion to the people of France and that this audience, with thousands of others this day, salute and honor our noble ally, the republic of France. '
 A letter was read from Gov. Charles Henderson, who expressed regret at be- ing unable to attend the celebration.
 STRUGGLE FOR LIBERTY
 Ex-Gov. Emmet O'Neal was the next speaker and made splendid talk, in which he stated: July 4, 1776 and July IA, 17S9, are landmarks in the struggle for liberty. The fall of the Bastille where liberty first reigned in the old world. struck France blow like no event in history. Lafayette gave his fortune and hand to us when we needed it most, and We are now sending millions of men and billions of dollars that France may remain unconquered and un- conquerable." The speakkr spoke of the wonderful courage and heroism of the French and paid a tribute to President Wilson. In conclusion the speaker said "Long life to France and the cause for which they fight. America will never quit. fighting until Germany is defeated and autocracy is wiped off the face of the world"
 Dr. N. A. Barrett president of the city commission, made a brief talk, as did Lieutenant OHara of the Cana dian army who spoke of the many atroc- ities committed by the Germans, which brands them as towards. He told some- thing of the life of soldier in the trer ches. of his sorrow and pleasure and of the German methods of warfare.
 He expressed a desire to return to France and take part in battles not to be fought on French soil. but on Ger man soil. The French and English
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
BIRMINGHAM JOINS
 IN CELEBRATION OF
 ERE N c H HOLIDAY
(Continucd from Page Two)

Greek society and after the T. C. l. band came several ambulances and the Red Cross workers in costume and the Eighth field artillery band from Camp Mcclellan under the direction of Shelly c, Sands. The Canteen workers of tne Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross made their first public ap- pearance in this parade in complete uniforms, and many favorable com ments were heard on this branch of the Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
RECORDERS COURT

Thirty-one cases appeared before Mayor B. C. Jones this morning in recorder s court. The fines from these cases amounted to about $50. There were 10 gamers at this time two prohibition cases one case of carrying q concealed weapon, and a number of others for minor offenses. The prohibition law is certaicly being carried out to the letter in this city and officers are making every effort to keep it so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
Everybody Welcome,
 Everything Free,' Is
 Slogan of K. of c.
Nothing Sold in K. of c. Huts Except Postage Stamps, Announces
 Chairman Mulligan

New York, July l5.-The official adoption here and abroad of the slo- gan. everybody welcome, everything free" was announced today by the Knights of Columbus committee on war work activities, which will spend $50, 100000 within the next year for the comfort of American soldiers
 Everybody welcome means that the doors of Knights of Columbus houses and huts will be open to Amer ican soldiers of any color or creed" said William J. Mulligan, chairman of the committee.
 Everything free means that the Knights of Columbus will maintain no canteens in the club houses in this country or in their huts in France. Cigarettes. chocolate, boui1lon. coffee and other articles will be given to American soldiers absolutely free Postage stamps will be the only things sold in Knights of Columbus places" have held the line on the western front for the past four years" said the speaker, and are now waiting for the American soldiers and with their aid will strike blow that will be felt the world over"
 Lieutenant O'Hara expressed delight at being able to take part in this celebra- tion and declared the war would De fougnt tc 11nlSh and the finish will be the wiping out of autocracy The pro- gramme at the park was concluded with number of small children singing the 'Marsellaisc' in French and 'The Star Spangled Banner"
 ATHLETIC EVENTS
 The celebration was continued throughout the afternoon and evening at the State Fair grounds when large crowds gathered to enjoy the races, dane ing and many other athletic events A good sum was realized and will be d1- vided equally between the Red Cross and the Society for French Orphans.
 Field Marshal John Yeatman expresses his thanks to those who so ably assisted in making the celebration a grand suc- cess ID local French Consul simon Klotz. much of the credit for the success is due.
 The Eishth Field Artillery band rem dered a concert at the fair grounds yes terday afternoon. while the Seventy-nint th Field Artillery band gave a concert last night at Capitol park. During their Say in this city the members Of the bands have been delightfully."- entertained m homes of local citizens where they were escorted by members of the motor corps of the Red Cross. The men had lunch yesterday at the Civic association cafe and H. II. Kincey, manager of tho Strand and Colonial theatres, gave each member of the bands complimentary tick cts to both shows.
 These hands will return to Camp Mc- Clellan this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16

marriage license was secured in this city today for the wedding of Lieut. John It. Hayes of Camp Logan. Tex. and Miss Kathleen McCarty of Birming- haw, which will be solemnized on Wednesday morning Ut S:30 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, Lieu tenant Hayes was formerly a physician of this city, and enjoys q large ac- quaintance in Bessemer and has scores os friends who will be interested ill this an nouncement. At present Dr, Hayes is stationed at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
OBJECT OF CRITICISM

Why he criticized the plan of issu-
 ing bonds. l cannot say. Since the ini-
 tiation of the great war, other men
 had put aside their personal opinions Congresmen, because of the stress of the moment, had voted quickly and will ingly for the passage of legislation which in normal times could not have acquired the attention of a corporal's
 guard. On bond issues, the President and his advisers-even Congress-had d determined, and all men with the ex- ception of Huddleston had refrained from captious criticisms even had they such concealed in their hearts But not so Huddleston. In his opinion, judg- ing from that speech, the President was wrong, MeAdoo was wrong, Congress was wrong, every man and woman and child throughout the United States was wrong, with the exception of this spokesman of Birmingham. Perhaps in his heart he dreamed himself an other godhead sent in the moment to guide the blind Perhaps before his mirror he touched his bosom exclaim- ing, "Ecce homo, I am sufficient unto myself and therefore unto all the world!'
 At any rate, he criticized bond issues even if to defeat the one that day in4- tiated was not his fell intent Did he plan that speech with knowledge that the day was an anniversary which in 1 future years would be everywhere cele- brated with feasting and merry-mak- l ing" Did he recall as he rehearsed that speech that the President and his ad- visers had planned a programme for that very afternoon. and did he smil- lingly prepare to destroy that pro- gramme? Thus we have speculated to I no end and to no conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-16
MOTIVE POLITICAL

And then, perhaps, his motive was po- litical, entirely selfish. Perhaps fiscal matters were injected to obscure his real purpose. Perhaps it was his ex- alted scheme after discussing money in general, to intimate to his clientele that the United States Steel was a cor be destroyed. If that was his pitiable object he did more than arouse the en- thusiasm of socialists and anarchists He took position contrary to that as- sumed by the commander in chief of the army and navy of his country. He struck a blow against an issue which that commander had termed essential to the welfare of the nation. If that was his purpose, let us repeat, he ran the risk of dividing in time of war, one defender of national honor against an- other defender.
 He might have made friends for those he alienated. I don't know. But he has not caused the world to won- der respecting the learning contained in his one small head" And he has not caused the world to applaud him for patriotic speech and thought. And he has not put the Birmingham district, as patriotic as any other in the United States, in it's proper light before ths eyes of the world.
 Whatever his bject was, he made that speech And it was that speech out of which the congressmans dam age suit against The Age-Herald was developed.
 He wants $50,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
SURGEON GENERAL 5
LATEST ADVICE
wives Instructions Regarding Conduct
OF Those Handling Sufferers
From the -F1ue.r

Washing ION. October ls.-surseon-
General Blue, head OF the United
States public health service. who il
leading the medical warfare against
the spread OF influenza among the
civilian population tonight. issued The
latest official advice to the public:
!. Do not call doctors and nurses
unnecessarily
2, lfsycu feet ssrk. SO to bed. Tia
saek*rnom should be--cieared Of ali
Unnecessary furniture. brio brac and
rugs.
), II the patient is feverish, a doc
tor should be called. and this should
be done in any case IL the patient an
pears very sick or coughs up pinkish
blood stained) sputum or breathes
rapidly or painfully.
!. Discharges from the nos, and
throat should be collected on bits
or rags or paner napkins and burned.
5, Patients will not be hungry and
the diet should. therefore. be light
Milk. a soft boiled egg, some toast or
crackers. bit of jelly or jam. stewed
fruit, some cooked cereal like oatmeal,
hominy or rice--these will suffice in
most cases.
8. Little things contributing to the
comfort OF the patient must not be
overlooked. Among these NAV he
mentioned weli-ventiiated room a
thoroughly clean bed. with fresh.
smooth sheets and pillow-cases; quiet.
so that refreshing sleep may be had:
cool drinking water conveniently
placed, cool compress to the fore
head II there is headache: keep the
patients hands and face clean and
the hair combed; keep his mouth
clean, preferably with some pleasant
mouthwash, let the patient know that
some one is in call. but not annoy
ing him tor herr with too much
fussing.
I. Give the sick-room a good airing
several times day.
s. The attendant should wear \
mask over her mouth and nose while
she Is in the sick-room.
.. Remember that the disease II
spread by breathing germ-laden mat
ter sprayed in the air by the patient
IN coughing or in ordinary breathing.
10. Finally, If in doubt. call the
doctor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

an ambitious youth, rendered his ser
vices to General Washington. lie had
already achieved distinction In the
cadet college at Warsaw. and later
al Versailles and Brest. He returned
70 Poland in 1874 as captain Of ar
hilery Later. returning a France, he
met Benjamin Franklin and learned
OF me struggle which the American
colonies were then beginning for free
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
----Huy liberty HonI.-
WALTER II. PAGE In
SERIOUS CONDITION

New York. Oct. 12.-The condition
of Walter Hines Page. former am
bassador to Great Britain, was admit
ted TO he very serious tonight at St.
Lukes hospital, whittier he was hur-
ried late today upon his arrival at
an Atlantic port on a British trans
port He is suffering from grave
heart affection. and was so weak he
was brought ashore on stretcher.
His own physician, DR.. Samuel w.
Lambert, IL attending him. The for
mer am bassador was accompanied
from Europe by Mrs. Page and Major
Frank Page. their son. who has been
lighting in France
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
buy Liberty Bonds
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
JUGOSI4AVS BUY BONDS

The higest bond sales for a single
day reported by the Croatian COM
mittee on Liberty bonds among tho
Jugoslavic people in Los Angeles.
Cal, amounted to $4,000. On the
same day the Jugoslavs in San Diego
took out $4,000 worth of bonds,
The Jugoslav immigrants who haye
settled in Southern California ara.
comparatively few in number. In
Los Angeles, San Diego and the other
southern cities, there are probably
not more than 5000 OF them. Yet
they have bought Liberty bonds ex-
tensively. as the above figures testify.
Their purchases have been particu-
larry notable in the third and fourth
loans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
NEXT

Below is list of the states whose
legislatures have not yet voted on the
question of ratifying the national pro-
hibition amendment, with the dates
when the legislatures will assemble
As will be seen. there is likely TO be
a scramble between Colorado. New
York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee
as to which will have the honor of
being The next state to ratify. The
legislative sessions of Indiana, Mich
isan. New York and Rhode Island are
due to be held on January ] and z.
Following closely, on January s, will
come Connecticut Maine. New Hamp-
shire and North Carolina.
In the statement below, the dry
states that are sure to ratTy are in
dicated by bold faced type.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
PLANS FOR AFTER WAR TRADE

port trade and the leeway in foreign
trade banking now possessed by the
federal reserve board and banking
Judging from present comments on
the work OF the committee on com
rnercial and Industrial policy after the
war. any present attempt to lay down
complete and binding policies regard
ing theffuture is now recognized as a
waste of effort\ What is more i'm
portant is the assembling of facts.
taking the basic step to improve our
educational, research and promotive
orga nizattons and contributing to
clear thinking as TO the questions in .
volyed Sooner or later we must have
definite program in which work
and plans far the future based on
known conditions affecting our future
may be cp-ordtuated / personally
feel that the time is now ripe for some
more centralized. concerted work TO
that end
system. All told, there has been a
Very considerable amount Of effective
work done looking toward the future.
hut much remains undone and the
bureau is issuing this analysis OF Flu
ropean tendencies as a guide. although
calling attention to the fact that each
country has its own peculiar problems
that il must work out for itself.
In England" SAYS Mr.. Cutler chief
OF The bureau. in his introduction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
KOSCIUSZKo, WORLD PATRIOT

1t ce}ebration OF the kosciuszko
rsAry tomorrow win attract
han usual attention because OF
nminence in the worlds mind
~ high ideals to which the ia
Polish leader consecrateA his
ne date is the ioist annlver-
N his death IN Switzerland.
ftca owes nuch 10 this great
mo during the revolution. then
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

dom through the good omces OF
that great patriot. he obtained po-
sition on washington's staff. first as
aid, later as chief engineer.
In 1777, General Horatio Gates
called Kosciuszko to aid him in the
fertilization OF his camp at Bemis
Heights Then he was sent to West
Point 10 superintend the erection OF
works OF defense of these command
ing hills. On the l3th OF October.
1888, kosciuszko was raised TO the
rank of brigadier general '1or long,
faithful and honorable service in the
American army" Soon afterward he
returned to Poland where he lived In
retirement until 1859. WREN the Polish
diet made him a major general. He
took leading part in the war fol-
lowing the constitution OF the 3rd of
May, 1871, and when the king acceded
to the Targoyicians. Kosciuszko re-
tired 10 Leipzig. During that time he
was sent on n mission to France,
where he was granted French citizen
ship. In 1924, March "a, he hasten
cd to Cracow, where was spreading
the blaze Of the first Instruction
Dressed in a peasants attire. Kosci-
uszko. with untiring work. rallied
around himself the partisans of the
great cause. Under The cover of
nights he was taking frequent trips
to Cracow from nejghboring village
where he made his home Toward the
end Of March the small Polish army.
inspired with enthusiasm and the per
sona'ity OF Kosciuszko. was ready to
strike kosciuszko was appointed
communicated chief, and in a few
days had all the preparation made to
meet the Russians. who in large forces
were advancing toward Cracow
The FIRST battle took place near Ra-
clavice. where. fighting against ire
merdous odds and with much inferior
ammunition. the Polish army defeated
the Russians. Later. however. rein
forced by Prnssan aid and reserves
sont from Russia, the so-increased
Russian army was too much for the
Polish army. numberin only 10000
men
The inevitable had TO come. The
final blow was struck at Maciejowice
where. seriously wounded, kosciuszkc
( fell, hurying with him the last day
or Polish political freedom. Conveyed
10 Russia, he was confined in prison
until the Russian Car Paul who
assembled the Russian throne after this
death Of Catherine the H.. admirins
greatly Kosciuszko's virtues. gave hin
his freedom in 1896
After partially recovering his health
Kosciuszko decided to return to the
country which he considered as his
second fatherland The greatest hon,
ers were bestowed upon him, and FOR
i his deeds he was granted considerable
areas of land. Soon. however. news
! of activities In Poland reached Kosci
us2ko: he decided to return, The re.
! mainder of his life was devoted tc
the same and only cause for which
he. fought all his life-"the rights oi
mon" He died in Switzerland on the
! 18th Of October. 1917.
( --Huy Liberty Bonds-
II the president should say; "Yout
country needs YOU,' what would you
answer? The president SAYS: Your
country needs YOUR DOLLARS"
Now what do YOU saw VIII YOU let
YOUR dollars be slackerso
Conserve the time of busy people
H. l.. L ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

SHIPS and cry "kamerad" in the same
week without being suspected OF in
consistency
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

Conserve the time of busy people
who have hundreds OF times as many
calls upon their services as you--look
I'm the book for that telephone num-
Der.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

Not even once have we heard this
Time Chat ancient gag: 'T opened the
door and in flew Enza" SHINE bird!
Enza.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
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He's the tidiest man / know
What makes You think soe"
He can even fill the grease cups
on his car and not get most of the
grease on himself."-Detroit Free
Press.