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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

Walter Vane, Katherine and Willie May Acker. Milton and Leonard Fox, Caro- line Sharpina Dixie May Adams, Chris tian Hampton, Pearl Pike, Addie May Parker Mildred and Leighton Russell, Gertrude McKarre, and Katherine Me- Kue, They were assisted by the follow ing, who gave special features, Miss Eloise Allen and Miss Brandes sang beautifully. Interesting readings were given by Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, Miss Julia Marshall and Miss Minnie Rheul. Katherine Laird dancedh Ire Highland Fling most gracefully. and lit tie Irene Rails gave pretty Hawaiian dance.
 The play was given for the benefit of the Maccabee unit No. 25. one of the finest working units in the chapter.
 KIMBRELL UNIT
 On Sunday, September (, Kimbrel1 was honored by having Hoffner and Mitchell. four minute men of Bessemer and Mes- dames~ Blackman and Westerhund Of Birmingham Red Cross chapter to ad- dress a large crowd which had gathered at the school house.
 MT. Hoffner gave most interesting talk on the fifth Liberty Loan and Mr- Mitchell's stirring speech was about the 'Eoys in France and the coming regis tration of men between the ages or lo and 45. Mrs Blackman told of the Home Service department of the Red Cross and the good work being done for the families of soldiers.
 Mrs Westerlund s speech was most ln- spring of all as she told of the Red Cross at the front.
 She also related several incidents or her life as a nurse in Belgium at the De- ginning of the war, she being the 1lrst American nurse to see service there
 After the speeches a Red Cross branch or fifty members was organized with the following men and women
 Chairman of executive board. c. w. Langford; chairman of finance, sam Weed; chairman of work rooms. Mrs. Russell; chairman of membership ex- tension Mrs. w. A. Hassell; treasurer. 'J A. Ellis; secretary, Miss Genevleve Ausman; home service. Mrs. J. V. E'ils and Mrs. Martha Fleming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
HOME SERVICE WORKERS

With a rapid increase Of home Ser- vice work, the need for adequate train ing of workers is becoming increasingly apparent. The Red Cross stands pledged to see that the families of soldiers and sailors are adequately cared for.
 Doubtless these considerations were in the mind of Acting General G. E.. Scott when he issued his letter of July 20, calling upon all division managers to see that as soon as possible every local home service section should have one or more workers who have received institute training.
 The Gulf divisin is preparing to meet this sdemand. The institutes are six weeks training courses. The course includes, In addition to extended read ings and discussions of general prob lems of social work thorough study of methods of work with families and practice in office organization and man. agement
 The first institute opened at Shreve- port on September 9. Special attention is being given to preparation of work CTS to deal with problems of families living in small towns and rural locali- ties. This section of the work has as yet<scarcely been touched. althouh the majority of our soldiers come from rural regions.
 TRAINED SECRETARY
 On this point MT. Scott says: "Eyery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

right hook to the jaw, or the body, is like the blows with the but of the rifle. or course there are thrusts and parries in bayonet fighting that are different from any lead, block or counter in boxing but the principle is the same, and the se- quence of action, the body balance, and the ability to take advantage of openings in the opponents defense developed m boxing are fundamentally important for the bayonet fighter.
 Tn the final analysis all physical train ing in the army must have practical military significance; boxing possesses this significance to an unusual extent, so that particular stress has been laid upon the instruction of all the soldiers, rather than upon the development of a few experts.
 Tn my opinion. the boxing instructors are doing 8 very valuable piece of work, and 1t is due to their efforts that boxing in the camps is now regarded by many military experts as second only to the regular military drill, as a means of de- veloping the power of concentration and the ability to reach promptly and effec- lively to new situations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
RED CROSS BULLETIN

home service section should, therefore, have as secretary some one trained to deal with family problems. In large cities this will preferably be an eXper- fenced social worker, whose salary, if that is required as is usually the case, will be paid from chapter funds. In smaller towns and rural districts even the burden of work may be sufficient to necessitate employing such a person on full time or part time. It is no less essential that satisfactory service be available even for the few families known to a country chapter. Their welfare is just as important as of other families anywhere"
 The second institute will be held at Jackson, Miss, beginning October 21. Later institutes will be held at places yet to be determined Following the institute. series of chapter courses will be developed for the purpose of training groups of volunteer workers under the supervision of the institute graduates.
 Training in the institute is regarded of such great importance by both division and national headquarters that the chap ters are urged to pay the expenses of prospective students if it is necessary in order to secure the most promising workers.
 X It is the declared policy of some divi- sions to accept as members of home ser vice institutes, only those who have in advance on understanding that they ", Il take an active part in the home service work, if they graduate from the home service institute.
 MACCABEE UNIT DONATES $76
 The chaxnaing little play If Dreams Come True">which was given so sue cessfully at the Graymont auditorium a few weeks ago, was repeate last ni Int at Cable hall, and the receipts-$76.00 O. donated to the Red Cross. The play Was managed bH Elizabeth Fox, and the fol- lowing children took part: Willie May Roslin and Rebbeca Norwood. Ruth and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CORBETT

This is the first of a series of
 articles by MT. Corbett that re-
 count long heart to heart talk
 which he had with the greatest
 ball player of all time. Itreveals
 different Ty Cobb than fandOm
 has known the real ny Cobb, 1t
 reveals some of the inside details
 of many of the remarkable inci-
 dents of his career. It Is a story
 different thnn ever has been writ . ten before and one that no lover of
 baseball should miss.
 Ty Cobb has gone from fields of major league play-perhaps never to return. The battlefields of France have called to the super ball player, and Cobb has answered.
 And with his passing there fades from the horizon of sporting America not only the most remarkable ball player of all time, but one of the finest, cleanest and manifest fellows that ever lived. But the pity of it is that few have ever known Cobb-the man. Ever retiring chap off the ball field, he has been singularly un- fortunate in having that reticence con- strued by many as a case of "swelled head" His failure to mix with the other, players hasn't been a course of his own choosing. Nature didn't make him 8 good mixer" as are Speaker. Doyle, Matty and the other idols
 No ballplayer in history ever has been more misunderstood than Cobb; none has been more misjudged. Cobb has been I ,f.-l hoy, 1ofo tIof ota ar lived and condemned more than any other. The praise has been earned; the criticism has been unjust.
 Greatness has it's handicaps. The higher man rises the greater becomes the jeal- ousy of those who cannot reach his heights; the more he becomes a target for abuse and criticism. The jealous do not attack the small fry It is only the truly great who become the objects of their mud singing, their lies, their villifications. And so it has been with Cobb.
 During the years since his advent in the majors in 1905 the brilliance of Cobb has increased as time rolled on. Season after season he not only smashed old rec ords, but hung out new ones that may endure for all time. He rose from bush leaguer to the heights of greatness that no other diamond Rerformer ever has known, ard perhapsrev will know. But as Ccbbs fame increased so did the vio- lence of the attacks upon him. And tnat hammering has hurt me at times, Jim; hurt lot" Ty told me the InightSbefore he made his farewell appear . ance in New York. q used to feel in the earlier years that I would get callouseo 10 criticism. Bat I haven't. Many have been kind in praising me; they have said some wonderfully fine things about me, and I certainly am grateful to each and every one. The praise has been solace, but gladly would have sacrificed a hun- dred boosts to silence one of those unjust knocks
 Throughout all the years of my baseball careeer I have tried to give to my em- pioyers the best that was in me. Whether
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If you are damp and chilled from a heavy rain or a cutting east wind, a bottle of BUFF FALO ROCK will diff fuse a gentle glow through your system, and neutral'ze the i'll efv fects of your exposure.
 Sold in individual-bOt- ties 5c-ice cold. at fountains and soft drink stands, lunch counters and cafes. Call for BUFF FALO ROCK, the. gin- ger ale that's highest in quality.
 BUFFALO ROCK co.
 BIRMINGHAM ANNusTOS MONTGOMERY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Days CasualtyList

Harrison w. Love, Oshkosh, Wis Maurice L. McDermott, Loogootee, Ind. Generoso Orascetti, Fano, Paslo, Italy. Flint Parker Hackleburg, Ala. I4e Roy Parker, Houston, Tex. Ray E. Parker, Churchill, Tenn. Joe Albert Paszkiewicz, Ottowa Lake, Mich.
 Edwin Peterson, Butte, Mont. Ignatz Plaski, Milwaukee, Wis. Charles Reid, Greenville. s. c. John w. Riley, Cambria, Wis. Lawrence Simon Roof, Ottawa, Ohio. Peter J. Schmidt, Eau Claire, Wis. Cecil R. Shenk, Akron. Ohio. John F. Smorowski, Chicago, Ill. Julius R. Tiedemann, Detroit, Mich. Willie Witherow, Gainesville, Ga. Roy Zurick, Ramey, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
5000 Soldiers Will Help CelebTate the
 Launching of Drive

Washington, September 15.-(Special) Acting Secretary of War Crowell has approved the request of George H. Estes of Birmingham, expressed by Senator Bankhead, that 5000 soldiers be trans ported to Birmingham for the purpose of giving the parade September 2S, be- ginning of the new Liberty Loan drive, as patriotic and martial character as possible.
 The war department makes the provi- sion, however, that the commanding of- ficer either at Montgomery or Anniston, sanction the proposed enterprise. The suggestion is made that the Birmingham citizens immediately get in touch with such commanding officers. It is the opinion in Washington that approval will he had without serious difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Twenty Games Ball Played
 at Camp Travis Every Day

Washington. September 15.-On the average of 25 games of baseball are played daily at Camp Travis, San An tonic, Tex, according to report made to Dr. Joseph E. Raycroft, head of the athletic division of the war depart ment. commission on training camp activities, by Bud Goodwin, the camp athletic director
 In his report Director Goodwin esti- mates that 11,S10, soldiers took part in the 590 games that were played official ly in the camp in July. This figure, he declares, is greatly supplemented by many informal contests -engaSd in by the soldiers and easily brings the daily average of games played at the camp to 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
A Perfect Evening Spoiled


 Isn't it glorious here?" she ex- claimed when the waiter had taken their orders.
 Do you think so?' he replied. Its perfectly lovely. Everything is in such beautiful harinony-the foun- tain, the trees, the swaying lanterns. the music-everything is ideal. It's like fairyland.''
 I'm glad you like it."
 I'm simply enchanted. Doesn't it make you feel as if you had stepped out of the everyday world into some- thing strange ands new?"
 Not bit"
 What's the matter? You don't seem to be enjoying yourself"
 My boss is sitting at the third ta- ble over there to your left, and car tell by his look that he's wondering how can afford to blow myself at place. like this"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Former Big League Star
 Now Athletic Instructor

Washington, September 15.-The ap- pointment of Fred Jacklitsch, former catcher for the Brooklyn National League club, to the post of athletic di- rector of the Brooklyn armed guard
 is announced by Walter Camp, head of the Athletic division of. the navy commission on training camp activi- ties. Jacklitsch has for more than 20 years been engaged in various athletic pursuits. Besides, playing professional baseball for more than 16 years the newly appointed director is regarded as a topnotch basketball, football, VOL leyball and handball coach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
WOUNDED SEVERELY IN ACTION

WOUNDED SEV EhELI IN ASllON LIEUTENANTS:
 Harold E. McGlasson, Lincoln, Neb. Henry Jackson Pleacher, Bedford, Pa. SERGEANTS:
 Elias J. Bumbaroff, Chicago. John T. Dillon. New Haven, Conn. James 1Posey, Clarksyile. Tenn. Moses-A. Spry. Elmira, Mich. Daniel Matthias Timmens, Newville, Pa. Jay LvWhite, DuBois, Pa PRIvATES:
 William J. Drew, Hartford, Conn. Deadrick Dupes, Mt Olive. Tenn. Clayton Jacob Durborow, Harrisburg, Pa.
 Thomas J. Ellington, Pittsboro, N. C. Will Elliott, East Ellijay, Ga. Louis Farona, Westville, Conn. Fred Franz, Springfield. N. Y. Patrick Frine, New Haven, Conn. Alfred Gallipoli, New Haven, Conn. Nick Guarnieri, New Haven. Conn. Paul George Haben, Butler, Pa. Stephen B. Harman, Graham, Va. Frank Clifford Harvey, Franklin, Pa. Cad 0. Haugh. Brookyille. Pa George Hill, Ontario, Canada William John Palmer, Franklin, Pa- Anthony Pane, New Haven conn. . RODerL Ii. HeIhlHS, DSAAJ AANSs ~N--~ Henry Walter Perry, Orr, Okla. Joseph John Pilus, Newburg, N. Y. George Vernon Porter, Franklin, Pa. Tuskco Raney, Public, Ky.
 John E. Reas, Spencer, Wis. Cecil Wayne Reynolds, Smethport, Ia. Robert Fisher Ricalton, Franklin, Pa. Charles William Rodmaker, Enhaut' Pa.
 Antonio Rozano, Corona, l.. l., N. '. Raymond A. Russell, Waterbury, conn. Charlie Smith. Jackson. Ky. Charles V. Suprenant, Thompsonville. Conn.
 Peter r. Trembulik, Hartford. Conn. Richard Van Der Near, Seattle, Wash. Clifford Ward Washburn, Buffalo, N. Y. Harold Wingert. Crawfordsville, Ind. Stanley Wisz, Detroit. Mich.
 Bernard Worden, Pelican Rapids, Micn. Howard T. Young, Westby, Wis. WOUNDED IN ACTION. DEGREE
 UNDETERMINED Corp. Julius R. Earth, Tamalco. Ill. PRIVATES:
 Charlie Roy Bonham, Beaver City, Neb Ralph Chestnut, Arau Russia, Nipuo, Giberno.
 Joe Dennieto, Tryoinio. Italy
 Philip Maquas, New Orleans, La
 MISSING IN ACTION
 PRIvATES:
 Raymond L. Horn, Rayland, Ohio Joseph w. Hurt, Brook, Ind.
 John Jeselskis, Rumford. Me. Jess Johnson, Blackwater, Va. Oscar A. Johnson, Burtrum, Minn. Charles l.. Jones, Eden, Utah. Emil J. karnik, Olivia. Minn. George F. Kirkmafi< Wheatcroft, Ky. Henrey Klain. Clinton, Neb. Fred c. Krensing, Browns Valley, Minn Harry H. La Buy, Rosholt, Md. William c. Laplapte. Haversham, Mass Leo J. Lavoie, Lowell <Mass. Don F. Lenburg, Hobart. Ind.
 Charley Lindsten, Leeman. Wis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Brooklyn Jackies Win
 Eastern Division Title

New York, September 15-The Brook Thy navy yard team today won the baseball championship of the eastern division from the Camp Merritt team by a score of 1 to 0.
 A number of former big league stars played on both teams, and in the stands
 were naval dignitaries of the United States, France, Britain, Brazil and Ar gentina. Gate receipts. estimated at close to sSOo0, will be given to the Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
DIR. MASON SPEAKS
 TO COLORED MINERS

Telling of the gallantry of colored troops in France and urging the miners to put in full time, was the text of very strong speech delivered by pr. w. G. Mason, member of the board of public information, to large crowd of miners from Arcadia, Republic and Mineral Springs, at Gift, Sunday afternoon.
 Superintendent Bates and Mine Fore man McAroy were present, as we'll as quite number of white people. Fore man McAroy also spoke.
 The meeting was presided over by Prof. David w. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
; Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such propor- tions in it's efforts to relieve sut- fering humanity that The Age-Hef- aid will publish Red Cross bdlte- tin daily. Contributors to tnis column from workers throughous the district will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
Condition of Lloyd George
 Declared Satisfactory

London, September 15.-Premer Lloyd George, who suffered an attack of in fluenza Thursday night, after an ad- dress at Manchester, spent a good night and his condition today was declared to be satisfactory. The inflammation has gone from his throat, but there was slight rise in his temperature tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

| Most of the snakes used by showmen
 are procured from a large "snake farm at San Antonio. Tex. where all kinds of reptiles are bred. This farm cons sists of eight acres for snakes alone, be- sides the land. required for raising rab-
 bits, chickens. frogs and other "snake
 feed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

A shutter device on the radiator of the automobile enables the owner to regu- late the amount of air supplied to the engine It is desirable that the volume be cut down very materially in cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

Lieut.. Emil H. Lauterwasser, .fordhanl, New York, N. Y.
 PRIvATES:
 Joseph N. Desharias, Fall River, Mass. Lawrence S. Rawdon, Malta, Mont. Vernet Outward Salsgiver, Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
DIED OF ACCIDENT OR OTHER
 CATTCEC

PRIVATES:
 Charles B. Hill, Lambertville. N. J. Harold NCharles Hubert, Shreveport N
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Alabama Casualties

Flint Parker. Hackleburg, missing in action.
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SECTION ONE
KILLED IN ACTION

Total ................... ................,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
NEAR-DRY MEASURES
New York ProhibitionIsts Oppose BILLS
Introduced in Legislature
Yesterday.
LIZ Associated Press. !

ALBANY, \. y. February 20.-State-
wide prohibition measures were intro
duced in the Legislature to-day. One
of the bills IS designed to provide
war emergency prohibition, effective
from September 30 next until six
months after the official proclamation
Of peace. Light wines and malt liquors
containing not more than per cent
OF alcohol would be exempted
A concurrent resolution, intended to
provide for prohibition amendment
to the State Constitution, was also
introduced. This would provide for
permanent prohibition in the State. If.
after two Legislatures have passed ia
vorably upon the proposition. It should
be ratified by the people IN a refer
endum In 1920 Wines and malt liquors
would be exempted under the terms
of the resolution.
The organized temperance forces OF
the State will oppose both PROPOSE
tons. The Anti-Saloon League has
stated the temperance societies would
devote all their energies securing ia
vorable action on the ratification OF
the Federal prohibitory amendment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
0VERMAN BILL REVISED
TO SATISFY OBJECTORs
Amendments Agreed Upon Harmo-
nfzc Differences Between Repub-
LEANS and Democrats.
MORE POWER TO PRESIDENT
Legislation Gives Him Greater Free
dom in Reorganizing Government
Departments-Op Opposition Expect
ell From War Cabinet Advocates.
IBy Aasociated Press.l


WASHINGTON. February 20.-Presi-
dent Wilson and leaders OF both po-
litical parties in the Senate were said
20 have virtually reached an agree
ment to-day for prompt action on leg
islation giving the President greater
freedom in reorganizing government
depn rtments and agencies in prosecut-
ing the war.
Amendments TO the bill to that pur-
pose. practically drawn by the Presi-
dent and introduced by Senator over
man. promise to command tho support
from both sides and have tentatively
been approved by the President No
contest is expected on the redrafted
measure except from the group press
ing for war cabinet and munition
ministry.
ure. the President would not he given
any new substantive authority, and
provisions In the Overman bill which
Republicans have regarded as con-
ferring new and too broad powers upon
the President. are to be eliminated
The amendments, however, would re-
tain the principal provisions authoriz-
ing the President to transfer depart
ments, bureaus, commissions and other
agencies and their personnel as he
might deem necessary to effect greater
coordination and efficiency in prose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

Cold" writes: al have such a very
severe cough and cold and have not
been able to get anything TO help me
1t is Weakening my system"
Answer: Use the following and your
cold and cough will vanish and you
will soon be strong again. Get a = Z. or,
bottle of concentrated essence mentho-
laNene and take every hour or two.
This can be taken pure or made into
full pint or home made syrup. Full
directions as to use will be found On
bottle. This is mild laxative and will
drive the cold from the system.
S. Z. asks: Il have tried to cure
dandruff. itching scalp. falling hair and
badness with numerous tonics, etc.
but in vain. What do you recomm md ."
Answer: I have been recommending
years and scores of my patients are de-
lighted with the quick, pleasant action
of this remedy in stopping itching. fall
ing hair. dandruff, etc. II gives the
hair health, lustre and vigor as moth
ing else does. Obtain in 4-oz. jars with
full directions.
Mabel writes: Can you please pre-
scribe medicine which will relieve me
of such distressing symptoms OF kid
ney and bladder, as the following:
gion Of bladder, frequent calls a night
but scanty flow with pain, burning and
foul odor, putting OF limbs, etc"
Answer: Those seeking relief from
kidney and bladder disorders should
begin taking balmwort tablets. a very
successful formula sold in sealed tubes
with full directions.