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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
O,RYRNE-CARTER

A wedding of unusual interest was that of Miss Lucille OByrne to MT Roydon Carter the marriage ceremony taking place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. T. T. OByrna on Parkway, Fairfield, yesterday morn :. ing. Palms. ferns and baskets of pink and white carnations were effectively arranged in the living and dining rooms, the ceremony being performed before mound of the potted plants Miss Mamie Snow registered the names in the brides book as the guests ar rived. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. H. J. Cummings sang, "Because'' and Mrs. Robertson Kettles played the march to which the bride and groom entered the living room preceded by little Miss Margaret O'Byrne, sister of the bride, dressed in white organdy and ribbons, carrying basket of white carnations tied with white tulle The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. R. McQuillan. Mrs. A. l.. Williams, grandmother of the bride, whose 61st wedding anniversary was this year. held the brides bouquet of roses ani valley lilies as the ring was placed on the brides finger.
 The bride wore a tailored suit of blue with gray hat and accessories
 MT. and Mrs. Carter left immediate ly for Athens to visit relatives and on their return will be at home in Falr- field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
SANDERS FRIENDLY ID WARRIOR RIVER
 BARGE PROJECT
Federal Director, in Tele- gram to President Crow der, States Department
 Is Doing Utmost

M. J. Sanders of New Orleans, federal manager of river transportation, in a telegram to President Arthur C. Crowder of the Chamber of Commerce last night indicated his friendly atti- tude toward the Warrior river trans portation rroject and expressed his re- eret that he could not come to Bir- mingham just now to address the chamber on this subject. MT. Sanders stated, however. that just as soon as he could arrange an engagement he would be very pleased to come to Bir- mingham for this purpose.
 His telegram is iii response to an invitation extended by the chamber through President Crewder A feeling had arisen in Birmingham that per haps all was not being done in be- done. as some of the mining companies along the river were absolutely with out transportation facilities, and it was hoped that MT. Sanders could come to this district in order to see the import ance of keeping the ccal moving which is being taken from the mines along the river.
 MT. Sanders telegram reads as fol- lows:
 New Orleans, La, Septe mber i7, 1918. Arthur c. Crowder, Presidcnt Chamber
 of Commerce, Birmingham, Ala.
 Responding to your letter Of the 18th. Just at this moment I an over whelmed with important work in start ing preliminary service on the Missis- sippi river and getting together the equipment for preliminary service on the Warrior river. At the earliest pos sible date will be only too pleased to accept your kind invitation to visit Birmingham to address your Chamber of Commerce in regard to the opera tions on the Warrior river. I cannot however, at this moment definitely fix this date. We are doing our very ut most and hope in the immediate future to give Franklin Coal company permanent relief. N. J. SANDERS,
 Federal Manager"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
WILL NOT APPROVE PHONE RATES AS
 FIXED BY U. s.
State Public Service Com mission Declares Govern ment Telephone Rates
 Appear Unfair


 Montgomery, September 17.-Rates fixed by Postmaster General Bur1eson, especially with reference to instalia- tion charges of telephones will not be approved by the Alabama public serv- ice commission.
 A letter from W. T. Gentry, presi- dent of the Southern Bell Telephone company, to the public service commis- sion, asking that approval be given the promulgated rates, called attention to the fact that such rates were manda- tory.
 The commissions reply, dictated by President Sam F. Kennedy, says in part:
 These rates if established result in an additional cnarge to the subscriber which to all intents and purposes is an advance in rates. If the author ity for making telephone rates in Ala bama is now lodged with Mir Burle- son, then approval of any changes which you contemplate making is not at all necessary by this commission.
 Further, it has never been the poli- cy of this commission to approve rates and charges until after thorough in vestigation, and l am frank to say to you, without investigation, the charges herin proposed appear to this commits sions prima facie, unjust and unreason- able Therefore this commission ie- clineS to approve them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
FIVE NEGROES ARE
 HANGED F0RpART
 IN HOUSTON RIOT
Convicted of Murder in Con- nection With 1917 Riots, Men Are Hanged at
 Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio, Tex, September IT. The five negroes whose sentences to death were pronounced by court-mar- tial which tried them for participation in the Houston riot in August, 19i7 and whose sentences were approved by President Wilson. were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at daybreak this morn ing. No civilians were allowed to wit ness the executions, which were car- ried through with great reticence.
 Those who paid the death penalty were all members of Company I of the Twenty ty-fourtl infantry. They were: Privates Babe Collier, Thomas Mcdonald, Joseph Smith, James Robinson and Albert D.. Wright
 The men were convicted at a court martial conducted in October, 1917.
 Ten other members of the Twenty fourth regiment who were sentenced to be hanged were granted communication of sentence to life imprisonment by President Wilson. They were taken to Fort Leavenworth prison Tuesday. They are members of I, K and M companies.
 Shortly before daybreak this morning the prisoners were conducted under heavy guard and in trucks to the secret place of execution. They were permitted to have a few minutes with chaplain and then were hanged.
 The five negroes executed were con- victed of killing E. M. Jones, a Houston citizen, who was shot during riot last year They were also convicted of nut iny and of marching on the city of Hous- ton ito the injury of persons and prop erty."
 The ten whose sentences were com muted were charged with causing the death of Capt. j. w. Mates, Second H. linois field artillery while he was trying to halt the rioters; of causing the death of three civilians and of disobeying a command not to leave the camp. The President announced it had not been shown they personally caused the death of any individual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
DEATHS

Harry Band. aged s1. died last night at the family residence 1910 Avenue H Funeral service this afternoon st o'clock from the residence, Raopi Mendleshon officiating. Intermcnt will follow in the Knesseth Israel cemetery. He is survived by son, M. Band, and three daughters. Mrs. Lena Klinkowstine, Mrs. J. Jaffe and Mrs. l. Rosenthal. The family re- quest that no flowers be sent. Hubert COker, aged years, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning. He is survived by his father and mother, MT. and Mrs. James Coker or Gurnsey, Ala, one brother and two sisters Funeral services will pc held from the residence of J. E. orr, S15 North Forty-third street, at l o'clock today. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
 I. l.. Henson--The remains of l. l.. Henson, who was killed in the Aetna powder plant explosion yesterday. will be sent by Johns to Berry Thursday for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
LABOR DIVISION OF LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

The labor division of the fourth lib erty Loan campaign will meet tonight at 7:30 in the private dining roon, of the Tutwiler when plans for the cam paign will be discussed. Representa- tives of the labor organizations of the city will be present. Gen. John R. T. Rives commander of the labor division. will act as toastlnaster and addresses will be made by Field Marshal J. Frank Rushton and Chairman Murray Brown.
 At this meeting details for the labor division of the big parade will be planned and according to General Rives 1t will be one of the biggest gatherings of labor ever seen in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
7O ODEATHS CAUSED
 BY INFLUENZA IN
 NE W ENGLAND
Health Authorities Are Con- fident They Now Have Situation in Hand-Red
 Cross Wants Nurses

Boston. September T.-Influepza and pneumonia Caused more than 70 deaths in New England within the 24 hours ending tonight In Boston there were 35 deaths from influenza, including three naval men, and 27 from pneu- monia. In Brooklyn and nearby towns, where shoe factories have been badly crippled by the spread of the disease, 12 deaths from influenza were reported.
 Every effort to check the spread of the disease was being made. and the health authorities in this city said they felt confident they had the situation in hand. The American Red Cross to- night issued a mobilization call for nurses. All nurses enrolled in the Red Cross and awaiting orders were requested to report at once to the head quarters of the New England division of the society here.
 1n the First naval district ITO new cases were reported, a decrease of S.7 from yesterday. At the headquarters of the Second naval district in New port, R. l., it was said that there were 197 new cases in the district and 15O among the civilian population of New port.
 Rear Admiral Joseph W. Oman, com mandant of the Second district, said the situation showed marked improve ment and he believed the height of the epidemic has been passed.
 At the forts in Boston harbor, it was stated that all the hospital beds were occupied by influenza patients. At Camp Devens there are 150O cases, mainly among negro soldiers from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18

Stars of the sawdust and ringbanks have their maids and dressing rooms as we'll as those of the footlights and stage. She of the cap and apron" may be very like the maid who waits upon my lady of the theatre. But the dressing rcom-well, that is quite a different affair.
 There arc various dressing tents in the behind- the-scenes portion of the be here next Monday. One is used solely by the hundreGs of ballet girls who dance in the gigantic spectacle, Tn Days of Old" Another, under one great canvass roof, hut divided into compartments after the fashion of a giant honeycomb, accommodates more than 100 lady performers. Still anoth- CT is set apart for the male contingent The clowns have a tent to themselves as do they who take part in the wild west portion of the arenic programme. To these must be added the colony which is made up of small tops fitted with windows and awnings much like the tents enc sees at a summer re- sort. These are occupied by the "stars among stars" May Wirtb, greatest of all bareback riders is mistress of an attractive canvas home with scolloped caves and a earpeted "veranda."
 To be accorded this luxury and priv ilege in circusdoni one must be among those who have achieved great things. May Wirth has surpassed all other equestriennes. Her wonderful forward and backward sonersaults on the back of galloping horse; her marvellous jumps from the ground to the back of steed running at swiftest pace with her feet tied in 1Sinch baskets, and her many other remarkable attain ments as a rider have gained her a place among the elect. Miss Wirth is but 20 years old. Being young she loves the sunshine and prefers to makeup" in the lee of her tented home. So having donned silks and spangles. she goes to a dressing table in the open air and there her maid adds the finishing touches to her toilet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
b|GHAM TRIAL AT
 TUSCALOOSA BEGUN
Alleged Murderer of Tusca- l00sa County Sheriff En-
 ters Plea of Not Guilty

Tuscaloosa, Septewber 17.-(SpecaL) The trial of Doc Bigham, charged with the. murder of Sheriff F. M. Watts on August 15. when the sheriff and revenue officers raised his still, was begun this morning in circuit court. The trial was set for yesterday, but important wit nesses failed to appear. Bigham did not retain counsel and the court appointed Attorney F. F. Wndham to defend the prisoner.
 Bigham is said to have confessed at the time of his capture to the killing of Sheriff Watts and the wounding of Dep- uty Robertson, but the defense plead not guilty and is trying to show that the sheriff began the shooting.
 Testimony by state witnesses was that the sheriff's rifle or revolver had not been used the day of the killing. The state has rested it's case and the case will probably go to the jury sometime to- morrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANS A BIG MEETING
Louis F. Post of Department of Labor to Address Loyalty
 League

The Montgomery county Preser- vation Loyalty league is planning for a big meeting in Montgomery next Wednesday evening, the Bath, with Louis r. Post, assistant secretary of the Department of Labor, as the prin- lcipal guest and speaker.
 An announcement from Washing ton is to the effect that Mir. Post will be on hand for this meeting and will speak on War Policies of the Depart ment of Labor"
 After the meeting at Mobile Friday, following the big rally in Birmingham the day before, Director General John B. Densmore spent Sunday in Meridar., Miss, as-the guest of District Superin- tendent Cliff Williams, going from there to New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
SHELBY COUNTY TO
 ORGANIZE LEAGUE
Director Tarrant and Lewis Bowen Will Address Meeting at
 Columbiana


 Shelby county is next to be organiz- ed with a Self Preservation Loyalty league in connection with the woik of the United States employment serv- ice.
 Preliminary steps were taken Tues day by Travelling Examiner c. l. Spain. who was met by an assembla.e of the most prominent business men of Columbiana. who named State Sem ator w. W. Wallace as the general chairman.
 Friday evening Federal Director George B. Tarrant and his assistant, Lewis Bowen, will address at Colum- biana what promises to be a very largely attendedsmeeting and will per- feet the organization of the league An invitation has been extended to the people of other towns In the county and sthose residing Tn the country to be present s& . sz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
Industrial Division
 Plans Active Campaign

Practically every member of the in dustrial division of the fourth Liberty Loan campaign was present at the meeting yesterday in the Chamber Of Commerce auditorium, Chairman P r.. Woodau presided and addresses were made by Field Marshal J. Frank Rush. ton and Chairman Murray Brown. The meeting was very enthusiastic and plans for an active campaign were formulated There were about 15 members present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
Camouflaged Ice Box

Ida Cartwright, white. was arrested last night by Detectives Patton and McGill on a charge of violating the prohibi- ton law. She was released on bond.
 The officers fonnd four quarts cf whisky in d refrigerator m her home, The refrigerator had been recon structed so as to furnish ample room for the tiger" The ice box had been made smaller and the space between the walls Of the ice box and the walls of the refrigerator enlarged, and pro- vided with a double top--a real top for the ice box and camouflaged top for the tiger s'' den.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
WOULD NOT TAX
 BONDS OF CITY

Washington. September 17-Blr- minghani, through Dr. N. A. Bar- rett, president of its city cOmmis- sion. went formally on record be- fore Congress today as opposing the featuresof the pending revenue bill which would impose taxation on municipal bonds.
 Birmingham. according to Repre- sentative kitehin. Ia one of the few cities to take such action. Dr. Bar- rett wrote that while Birmtngham Id not intend issuing bonds unless compelled through necessity, in the event 1t was compelled. 1t would Mnd more than ordinary difficulty in dispOsinG of them. He argued that taxation would necessitate ln- creased interest rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
EPIDEMIC IN CAMPS

Washington, September 17.-Spanish influenza now has become epidemic in three army camps, Surgeon General Gorgas announced today. There are 15O0 cases at Camp Devens, Mass; :000 at Camp Lee, Va, and 3G0 at Camp Up ton, N. Y. The disease, General Cor gas said, has appeared in only a mild form. Two deaths thus far have been reported. both at Camp pevens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
MUST REPORT DISEASE

New York, September 17.--Tc prevent a serious epidemic of Spanish influ- enza in this city the board of health today ordered physicians 10 report within 24 hours all cases of the new disease, as well as all cases of pneu- monia.
 '1n Boston a great many cases of Spanish influeLza have been found" said Health Commissioner Copeland, '.and naturally some of those affected will come to this city by railroads, bringing the germs with them. It would he impossible for the depart ment to check up these csaes, and the result would be an epidemic.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
PERSONAL

Fitzy Hugh McMaster, city editor of "The State" morning daily of Colum- bia, s. C., was in the city yesterday en route home from Denver, Colo. where he attended the insurance com missioners convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
SAILOR DIES

Newport News. Va, September MA member of the crew of an Italian steamer in port here died today from Spanish influenza.
 Six other cases are said to be aboard the vessel. An American steamer in port also is said to have 22 cases of the disease among the crew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
REGIMENT QUARANTINED

Atlanta, Septelnber 1.-The entire Second replacement regiment at Camp Gordon has been quarantined following the appearance among the men of sew eral cases of what medical officers be- 1ieve to he Spanish influenza. 1t was learned tonight. While the men are reported to be not seriously i'll. they have been placed under strict surveil- lance.
 No announcement has been made as to the possible source of the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
No Worms in n Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an unhealthy color, which indi- cates poor blood, and as rule. there is more or less stomach disturbance. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the di- gestion. and act as a General Strens th- ening Tonic to the whole system. Na- ture will then throw off or dispel the worms and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS
The Jefferson

When Irving Berlins international syncopated musical success, Watch Your Step" comes to the Jefferson Thursday and Friday. matinee Friday, it will be found dancing show as It's title implies The story begins in a lawyers office where dancing Is found to be the feature of the days work and participated in freely by all of the people belonging thereto and the visit ors within the gates The stenogra- phers the clients and the lawyers of the firm dance a bit before and after taking evidence or reading Will After getting used to the idea it seems perfectly all right for the song3 and arguments, promenades and poses, all going around and trotting across to the right and to the left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
LAVISH ENTERTAINMENT

There will be plenty to entertain everyone and the programme of enter tainment is the most elaborate ever presented at an exposition in the south The auto polo games will thrill the crowds daily and the daredevil sport will be presented for the first, time in the south at the coming fair. The cele- brated Thaviu Grand Opera Pageant will entertain daily and this organiza- tion is one of the biggest musical at fractions ever brought south. It nlin- gles music with grand opera and danc- ing and is an elaborate attraction. The hippodrome shows to be presented daily in front of the grandstand will be the classiest ever shown. The best out door attractions in the world have been secured and these attractions will be a wonderful feature
 The famous Johnny J. Jones shows will entertain on the midway and these shows are the best midway attractions in the world. There is combined in this organization the best shows in the country and better attractions could not have been engaged
 The coming fair in Birmingham will be the greatest ever held and secre- tary Dent has been working hard ever since the close of last years fair to make the coming fair an epoch in the history of southern expositoons He has worked to give Alabama the best fair the south has ever known and he has succeeded.
 The coming fair will be the greatest ever held, so make your plans to be present. You will be interested, you will be entertained and you will re- ceive a great educational advantage Be sure and come.
 Remember the dates-October ' to 12 inclusive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
Ralph Moore Missing

Ralph Moore. aged IS years, of Rich- ton, Miss, is missing. He came here Monday to visit his uncle, w. D. Moore, 3540 Twenty street, who is connected with the American Cast iron Pipe company. About noon Monday the boy started 10 Acipco to see his uncle and has not been seen by any of his relatives since. MT. Moore notified the police department last night of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18

Tom McGinn. erstwhile drillmaster to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and Gen. Sir F. H. H. Allenby. at Sand- hurst college, IS back in the British army again. having enlisted at Chicago at the BritishsCanadian recruiting r,is- ci
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
UGLY SISTERS MINISTRIES

The event of this week will be the per- formance of the Ugly Sisters Minstrels, which will be given Thursday evening at the Elks club, on Avenue D. The pro- ceeds of this performance will be used by Stonewall Jackson chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy,s for their part of the upkeep of a bed in a base hospital in France, and for the veterans The Ugly Sisters, who were organized under the direction of the women of the home guard, gave this performance in Birmingham the past week to a highly appreciative audience, which was un- stinted in it's praise of the success of the players Folk dances, new songs and good jokes are features of this min- strel.
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy members have made Woods store headquarters for tickets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-18
PREMIUMS DOUBLED

Every department of the fair will be presented on a larger scale this year than ever before. Big features will be the agricultural and exhibits and the cattle show. These two features will be outstanding features of the big show The announcement is made that prem :, iums in the agricultural and cattle de- partments have been doubled and a large outlay of money will be repre- sented in the premiums in these depart mentS