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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-23

FIRST CLASS statesmen to repre-
sent the Oldest and largest exclusive
temperance beverage house in u. S.
full time or side line; very liberal
and full protection on
mall orders; write for particulars
Co. sis No. Michigan
Ave, Chicago, Ill!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Cunningham chapter No. "a, order
of the Eastern Star, will entertain
Wednesday evening at the Masonic
temple on Avenue e in honor of the
worthy grand matron, Mrs. J. F. Carrie.
of Birmingham. and will also hold
Homecoming celebration for the past
worthy matrons and patrons of the
chapter. An invitation is extended
members of the fraternity from ali
over the county to attend. Mrs. Max
Chojnowski. worthy matron of the
chapter, will preside and at the close
ot the programme refreshments will
be served
The following numbers will be.
given: America" by audience: selec-
ton. by orchestra; reading, keeping
a Seat for a Friend Miss Gertrude
Holmes: vocal duet. Whispering
Hope" Mrs. Charles A, Hassler and
Miss Mamie Rascoe. Miss Lucille Smith,
accompanies; reading, "a Negro We'd
ding Miss Vivian Lewis Selection by
orchestra, composed of r. Nj. Cssteel,
director, cornet; Jus Cieulla, violin;
Bertram Keller, violin; Miss Lila CO.
ker. violin; Julian Keller, cello; Mr..
Bark, flute; Miss Lucille Smith, clsiI-
net; Henry Burk, trombone; Carol
Gardner, drum; Miss Mamie Rasooe,
accompanist
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
MORE pep NEEDED to-
WIN LEAGUE TROPHY.
Lack of Enthusiasm Over
Opening Day Crowd May
Hurt Charities
BEL wALDRON

For some unknown reason local
civic organizations have not made
much effort this year toward stirring
up enthusiasm for a large crowd on
the opening day of baseball season.
On previous occasions this has been a
proposition of considerable interest
among merchants and business houses
and while conditions are, of course,
different, there is really no reason
for the apathy that apparently exists
in the ranks of the old faithful.
Unless a concerted and immediate
effort is made on. the part of public
spirited citizens to bring out a large
crowd Thursday the boys and girls
Industrial schools will lose hundreds
of dollars that is promised them in
case Birmingham leads other Southern
league towns in opening day attend
ance. The offer made by President
Smith, which provides 10 per cent of
the gate receipts for these two local
charities if the Magic City takes
front rank in attendance should not
that somebody will get busy and stir
up a noise.
President Wilson has stated that
clean and wholesome amusements are
essential to the efficiency of those at
home. so the war is not expected to
make any great difference in the
crowds at lockwood this year. Base
ball is the acknowledged national
pastime and offers more relaxation
and mental tonic than any sport
known to mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
ALEXANDER LOSES
T0ST. LOUIS CARDS

st. Louis, April LIST. Louis opened
the Natioial league season here with a
to victory over Chicago. The locals
hit Alexander hard and timely. pound-
Ing out nine hits for a total Of II bases.
"hiie Meadows held the visitors scoreless
until the ninth, when rally netted two
runs. WV
me usual flag raising ceremonies pre-
seueu the game, added to which were a
parade and concert by the Great Lakes
naval training station band Col George
r. sumter commanding officer at Jeffer
son barracks, threw out the first ball.
Manager Jack Hendricks, who appeared
today as a major league pilot for the
nrst time, was given an ovation. Charles
Hoilocher, st. Louis boy now with the
Cubs, was presented with a watch as q
gift from local friends. Score: R.H.E.
Chicago ......... 600 ono fo29 ( >
st Louis .............- 200 OIL OOs-4 3 8
batteries Alexander and Killifer:
Meadows and Gonzales
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
Attempt to Discredit
State Food Board Is
An Absolute Failure
Union Seed and Fertilizer Company Officials Are Alleged
to Have Suggested Bribery and Hearing Before Fed
eral Judge Exonerates HARRISON, Who Was
to Have Been Bought"

that they did not obtain from him per-
sonally any proposition and did not rec
ognize him in any conversation with Mr..
Gamble and DR.. Broughton.
Administrator Hobbie said he referred
the matter to Judge Clayton in order
that prosecution might be started if any
person connected with the food adminis-
tration has been guilty of irregular prac-
tees. He is confident the hearing exon
crates Mr.. HARRISON. Judge Clayton did
not indicate whether or. not further
inquiry would be made.
IT have been completely exonerated by
Judge Clayton" said Mr.. HARRISON to-
night in commenting on the investiga-
ton. This was an effort to discredit the
food administration and it has failed.
After the hearing offered to resign and
Mr. Hobbie declined to accept it, saying
I had been cleared. The result will be
that I will be found on the job in the
future as in the past"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
BOY CHORISTERS
COMING FRIDAY

After their recent Richmond engage
ment the Paulist Choristers Of Chicago. in
transcontinental tour for French re-
lief. who will appear in Birmingham Fri
day night, were guests the following day
in the home of the governor of vir-
ginia.
The boys are quite proud of visiting
this home. which years ago was the
abode of Thomas Jefferson. The episode
brought up historical discussion and
next day during the school session, which
is seld in the special cars while en- route,
the atmosphere hummed with the names
Jefferson, Patrick Henry and washing
ton Without know it it they had
learned an indelible history lesson
The Paulist choristers will sing in Biz
mingham at the Jefferson theatre Friday
evening under the auspices of the Music
Study club. Seat sale opens this morn
ing and advance sales indicate the thea
tire will be sold out entirely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
DIR. LOWSLEY HONOR
GUEST AT DINNER

DIR. Oswald Lowsley Of New York was
complimented with dinner at the Mol4
ton hotel yesterday evening at o'clock
given by DR.. John T. Kent of this city,
DR.. Lowsley is in Birmingham at tho
invitation of the Alabama State Medical
society. and read paper at the session
at the Tutwiler hotel last night after
the dinner. DR.. Kent is a former student
of DR.. Lowsley, having studied under
him while in New York.
Among those present last night were
DR.. Oswald Lowsley, DR.. John T. Kent
and Mrs. Kent, Miss Mary Batchellers
DR.. Charles M. Nice, DR.. CASTOR Tor-
rance, DR.. Andrew ]. CASTOR, DR.. w. h
Wynne, Dr. w. c. Gewin, Dr. c.. u.
Gaines, Dr. E. w. Tucker, all of Bir4
mingham, and Fred J. McGinnes OF
New York. Several recitations were
given by Miss Batcheller during the
dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
DEATHS

Mrs n. e. Hughes, wife of Rev B. c.
Hughes, died yesterday morning at 6
o'clock at the family residence, 215
North Eleventh street. She is sur
vived by her husband and five chill
dren. w. L. Hughes, J. B. Hughes,
Mertie Hughes, Alma Hughes and I.
v. Hughes. The remains will be sent
to shelby county for interment in
Union cemetery, by the Johns I'm
dertaking company this morning at
$50 o'clock.
Mrs. o. F. Staples.-Aged 80 years,
died at local infirmary Monday
morning. The remains will be sent
to Sylacauga today by the Johns
Undertaking company.
John X. Neeks.-Aged 65 years. died
at local infirmary at o'clock
Monday night. The remains will be
shipped to Winfield today by the
Johns Undertaking company
william Jasper Brooks.-Aged 81
years, died yesterday afternoon at S
o'clock at his residenc, 80 Mill VIZ
lage. Funeral services will be an
nounced later by Woodin.
Virginia Rrownlee Dunn-Aeed "a
months, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. III.
T. Dunn. 929 Twentieth street, south.
died at the residence yesterday morn
ing. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted from the residence this morn
ing at 10 o'clock and interment win
follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Woman's Missionary society of
the First Methodist church held
splendid meeting yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. B. G. Griffis on
Seventh avenue. Mrs Hargrove was
leader of the study class, which was
held at this. time with a full attend
ance, after which Mrs. D. NJ Owen.
president, reported that $685. had
been donated to the Girls Training
school at East Lake by the society.
Following the study class delicious re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
after which the meeting adjourned and
attended the meeting of the woman's
committee OF the national council OF
defense in a body.
The Bessemer district meeting OF
the Woman's Missionary society will
held an all-day session in the base
ment of the First Methodist church
on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Mrs. r. A.
Thompson will preside over the meet
ing and all Bessemer ladies interested
In the missionary work are cordially
invited to attend this meeting. Tho
members present at the home of Mrs.
Griffis were: Mrs. G. G. Neal, Mrs D.
w. Owen. Mrs. G. A. Gillette, Mrs.
Waldrop. Mrs. Steve Barrett. Mrs. Har-
grove, Mrs. ]. c. Farris. Mrs. F. B.
Buck, Mrs. Byars. Mrs l. F. Haw-
kins. Mrs. Newt Sherman. Mrs. G. W.
Patton, Mrs. r. v. Lee Mrs. T. ].
Hayes, Mrs. Waldrop, Miss Claudia
Farris. Mrs. Griffis and others.
ECHO MEETING HELD
An echo meeting of the presby-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
GENERAL CROWDER
SEES NO MILITARY
GENIUS IN WAR
Congressman Shallenberger
Takes Issue With Army
Expert and Cites Gen.
Joffre as Hero
nv HIGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. April 16.-(Special.)
One of the great lights of the Amer
lean army Provost Marshal General
Crowder, does not believe that a
great military genius has been devel-
oped as result of the European war.
He has stated that the war was one
of minor tactics, a war of command
ers Of small units, of captains and
lieutenants.
These facts are contained in the
stenographic record of testimony de-
ivered behind closed doors before the
House committee on military affairs.
They were divulged by Representa-
tives Shallenberger in course of de-
bate in the House of Representa-
tives.
General Crowder, it appears. was
on the stand. Representative Gordon
of Ohio, asked whom the general con-
sidered the greatest military genius
the war had produced. Whereupon. the
general responded in accord with the
foregoing statement:
In replying to the contention of GEN
eral Crowder, Representative Shallen
berger made the following observa-
tions:
"Was it a war of minor tactics when
five great German armies, composed
of more than 100000 men, after the
conquest of Belgium came pouring
down in northern France and Marshal
Joffre, that grand old hero of the
Marine, on a battle front of 100 miles,
and saved the democratic civilization
of western Europe?
"Was it war of minor tactics when
this man Hindenburg that now over
tops the Kaiser with his fame in Ger
many, overthrow at Tannenburg, after
seven days of battle on a front of 70
miles that great invading army of the
Russians with a loss to them of 100000
men and gave them a defeat that
struck the first blow at the very yitals
of the Russian empire?
sWas it a war of minor tactics when
a year later, Won Mackensen swept
with three great armies up through
Galicia and united with the Germans
who had captured Warsaw and over
ran Poland and finally put the Rus
sian empire out of the war and lost
to our allies a force that only America
is able to make up to them?
"And is it a war of minor tactics that
is being fought on the bloody plains
of Picardy today, upon battle front
of almost 100 miles? Millions upon
millions of brave men are there strain
ing in colossal struggle with the
whole world as possible prize The
battle front at Waterloo extended for
less than three miles-Get tysburg.
Austerlitz, and Jena about the same.
The armies that fought in those wars
of the past were counted by the thou
sands The great battles of this world
war are fought by millions of men
upon either side.
1--WE must get out of our minds these
fields of small dimensions, these ideas
about small tactics"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
MRS. SWAMI HOSTESS

Mrs. F. E. Swami was hostess Tues
day afternoon to members of the Del
phian Literary club at her home on
Pike avenue. The subject for study
was Greek literature, arranged as fol-
lows: "Cities and Houses" Mrs ]. J.
Walker; Wearing Apparel, Meals and
Food" Mrs. Ed Collins; Position of
Women and Education Mrs. Claude
Rogers. reading, when Thomas
Takes His PEN by Miss Olivia Swami
daughter of the hostess, completed the
programme. Attractive decorations OF
pink and white roses were used and
during the afternoon a salad course
was served. Eighteen members at
tended the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
Frank Morrison to Be
Entertained by Labor
Leaders While Here
Secretary of American Federation OF
Labor to Address Mass Meet
ing Friday Night

Frank Morrison. secretary of the
American Federation of Labor. Will
address the Southern Sociological con-
gress in session at the First Method
list church this morning.
Mr.. Morrison arrived in Birmingham
last night at 1880 o'clock and expects
to remain in this city for several days.
during which time he will have sew
eral conferences with the labor lead
ers of, Birmingham. On Friday even
ing at o'clock Mr. Morrison will
address a mass meeting of retail
clerks. both men and women. at Fra
formal hall. The members of organ
lied labor will entertain Mr.. Morrison
al lunch f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
CAS- TORIA
For Infants and Children
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How to Prevent 1t From
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
PERSONALS

Miss Lenora Batiste continues ill at
the home of her mother Mrs S. Batiste,
on Fifth avenue.
DR.. and Mrs L. M. Barnett have re-
turned from Tuscaloosa, where they at
tended the annual convention of the B.
Y. P. u, which has been in session at
that place. They report the convention
most successful and announce that Miss
Matte Borum of this city was elected
state recording secretary.
Mrs. T. M. Mcneil has returned from
Selma, where she went to visit her hus-
band, who is ill at DR.. DuBose's infirm-
airy. He is reported as doing nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
BESSEMER
BUREAU
PHONE
BESSEMER 5s1

the home of Mrs. C. e. Shaw on Dart
mouth avenue. at which time Mrs.
Lucian Huey and Mrs. Lonzo VIII
bams were hostess. The presbylerial
was held last week at Tuscumbia and
the delegates from the woman's aux
ilIary of the First church were Mrs.
@. ID. Waller. Mrs. l. r. Swallow ana
Mrs. Lucian Huey. These women made
most interesting reports of their visit.
"A large number of members were
present and following the meeting the
auxiliary adjourned to the First
Presbyterian church. where they at
tended the council of defense meeting
in body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
GEORGE WESLEY BELL

George Wesley Bell, the 1S-month-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Bell, died
this afternoon at their home, go Fair
fax avenue, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock from the
residence of the grandparents of the de-
ceased, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bell, 525
Fairfax avenue, the Rev. l. F.. Swallow
officiating. Active pallbearers will be:
Ed Winfield, Charles Devore, ]. C. Rock
EFT and I. E. Gray. Interment will be
made at Cedar Hill cemeter with Jacobs
in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
Negro Found Dead

Doc" Shields, alias Richard Cheek, me-
gro. was found dead at his home, 116
South Seventeenth street. yesterday at
noon. He was free from any marks of
violence when found, it is stated, and
death is attributed to natural causes.
The coroner has been notified. OFFICER
E., c. Burgess investigated and reported
the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
MISS HATCHER HOSTESS

MISS Lena Hatcher proved delightful
hostess this afternoon when she enter
tanned the members of the Tuesday
Bridge club at her home on Fifth ave-
nue.. The reception rooms were taste
FULLY decorated for the occasion in ferns
and spring flowers. Two tables were ar
ranged for the players, while score was
Kept on dainty tally cards. Following
a, series of bridge the first prize for
the highest score, set of gold hatpins,
were was by Miss Berney Gillen, while
the consolation a box of crepe de chine
handkerchiefs, fell to Mrs S. E. Bur
gin on a cut with Miss Zelna Lefko-
Wits and Mrs. J. G. Wilson Later in
the afternoon a delicious ice course,
carrying out the colors of green and
white, was served by the hostess. Those
who enjoyed this pretty hospitality were:
Mrs. A. E. Patton, Mrs. Mac Batson,
Mrs. S. e. Burgin, Mrs. Red Harris, Mrs
j. G. Wilson. Mrs j. A. Little, Miss
Zelna Lefkovits. Miss Berney Gillen and
the hostess, Miss Hatcher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17

Bessemer. April 16.-(SpeciaL) An
ordinance for the purpose of maintain
ing peace and order in the city by
forbidding speech or conduct disloyal
to the United States of America while
government and its allies was passed
by unanimous consent of the city
council tonight
This ordinance carries a penalty of
500 and $50 days in Jail, one or bath
al the discretion of the court.
The treasurer reported receipts Of
s9S59,2S with disbursements of $i0,-
5S7.S7 and balance on hand at the
end of March of $17407. Bills were
ordered paid to the amount of $256g %
The report of the milk and meat in
spector, DIR. G. w. Patton. for the
month of March was read and received
as information.
The matter of interurban railway
franchise was brought up and suS-
gestions from the president of the
council that two years limit be given
in which to begin the work and to
be done under the supervision of tine
city engineer was agreed to by MIR.
Cannon, representative of the COM
pany, and a vote of assurance that the
franchise would be granted by the
council at its next meeting met with
the approval of the representatives.
1t was announced that capitalists be-
hind the company were expected to
visit Bessemer next week and Presi-
dent Ross stated that if necessary a
call meeting would be held at which
time the franchise would be granted
j. e. Rogers made a complaint to
the council that the alley in which
ne had granted the franchise for this
laying of sewer main had been
closed in violation of the agreement,
and requested that the city open same.
This matter was referred to the street
and light committee with power to
act. The complaint of Jap Bryant and
l.. Y. Lipscomb for reduction IN
license on the sale of gasoline was
referred to the mayor with power to
act.
Mayor B. c. Jones made a report of
his visit to Washington in the in
terest of the Valley river canal and
stated that the matter pertaining to
the canal was presented to the board
by the committee and that it was his
opinion that the board would grant
the survey which the committee asked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
ADOLPH EDWARD HOsTER--

Funeral services over the remains
of Adolph Edward Holster, age A. who
died Sunday morning at the loca! hos
pital, were held this afternoon at 2
o'clock from the residence of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hoster. Sr,
on owen avenue, Jonesboro. The serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. I. F.
Swallow, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church. Interment was made at
Elmwood cemetery with Jacobs In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspondent

view of having the report of Colonel
Sanford adopted, which recommended
a thorough survey of Valley river Up
to Bessemer.
committee headed by T. III. Mol
ton as chairman with number OF
Ressemer citizens appeared before this
board at Washington in April. pre-
senting the data called for by Colonel
Sanford The telegram from Con-
gresham Huddleston shows the out
come of the committees work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-17
SEND MEN TO CAMP

The local exemption board will send
contingent of men to camp between
Tie dates of April IS and May ].
There are AT white men in this call
and 73 negroes. while it is expected
that another call will be made between
the dates of May / and 10. All class
one men are notified to appear at the
local board for physical examination
at once