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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
COUNCIL OF KADOSH
 WILL BE CONVENED
Large Crowds Attending Scottish Rite Reunion at
 Masonic Temple

Increased interest in the summer re- union of the Scottish Rite Masons, being held this week at the Masonic temple, is evidenced by the large crowds that are in attendance at every session. This afternoon at 80 o'clock Birmingham council of Kadosh No. 1 will be con- vened by J F. Carle, commander and during the afternoon session the degrees from the nineteenth to the twenty ninth, inclusive, will be conferred At o'clock adjournment will be taken for dinner and at 7:30 o'clock the council will re- convene and the thirtieth or Knight Ka- dosh degree will be conferred.
 Yesterday the degrees of the chapter of Rose Croix were conferred under direc- tion of John B. Bethea, wise master, the interest centering on the comforting of the eighteenth degree last night, which was most impressive. Tomorrow the re- union will be brought to a close when the Alabama consistory, with pr. w. P. McAdory Master of Kadosh, will confer the thirty-first and thirty-second degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
House Committee Hears
 Suggestions on Method
 of Raising More Revenue

Washington, June 19.-New sources
 of taxation with increased taxes an present sources estimated to raise more than billion dollars were suss CD e,i to the House ways and means commit tee today by Joseph J. Klein, a public accountant of New York city, who has been associated with the council of national defense. The committee was holding hearings on the new war reve- l nue bill
 Proposals made by MT. Klein in- cluded:
 A tax of 1 cent per call on all toll telephone messages below Is cents, which are not now subject to tax, es- timated to raise an additional $150- 000.000.
 A flat 1o-cent documentary tax on all legal documents not otherwise taxed: revenue unestimated A stamp tax on each mercantile in- voice on transactions of $1 or more, es- timated to raise s50.000,000. flat ? or Scent tax on bank
 checks. estimated to yield from ESQ., ooo,0 600 to $45,000,00O. or a graduated
 tax beginning with cents per $100, estimated to raise s70,000,000. A 1-cent tax on every car fare on street railways or interurban lines. estimated minimum revenue $120 Uuv.- 000
 tax of 10 per cent to 25 per cent on tuition fees for private schools, not including colleges and universllIes revenue yield not estimated. A tax on state or county officials including high -salaried judges and the great corps of public school teachers, expected to yield from S25.0OO,050 to 30.000.000.
 Collection fat the source'' of grad uated tax on all salaries and wag es in excess of $20 per week, with an estimated revenue of $1.000.000,0 900. A two per cent tax on all gross sales; revenue not estimated. Many other witnesses appeared be-. fore the committee today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
SINGLE COMMITTEE
 OF STEEL MEN ID ]. 60 ID WASHINGTON
Chairman Gary Issues State ment Following Confer ence of Manufacturers
 in New York

New York, June 19.-Upon adjourn ment of an executive session here to- night of the committee on steel and steel products of the American Iron and Steel institute. Ebert H. Garry, its chairman. made the following sta:e- ment;
 "As the war industries board has asked the general committee of the American Iron and Steel institute to appear in Washington Friday of this week to consider prices of iron and steel. commencing July l, represents : tives of the different lines of indus try met today to discuss the situation,
 After the views of a number or gentlemen were expressed it was unan imously voted to place the whole sub- ject in the hands of single commit tee with power"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Rupture Kills
 1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are laid way ' the burial certificate being marked Rupture" Why? Because the unfortunate mes had neglected themselves or had been merely taking care of the sign (swelling) of the If1iction and paying no attention to the cause. What are you doing? Are you neglecting ,ourself by wearing a truss, appliance, or vhatever name you choose to call it? At best, he truss is only makeshift - false prop .gainst g. collapsing wall and cannot be ex- ,ected to act as more than mere mechanical upport. The binding pressure retards blood circulation, thus robbing the weakened muscles of that which they need most = punishment.
 But science has found way, and every truss ufferer in the land is invited to make FREE est right in the privacy of their own home. The PLAPAO method is uGuuestionably the nost scientific, logical and successful self reatment for rupture the world has ever nown.
 The PLAPAO-PAD when adhering closely the body cannot possibly slip or shift out f place, therefore, cannot chafe or pinch. loft as velvet-easy to apply--inexpensive. To le used whilst you work and whilst you sleep. 10 straps, buckles or springs attached.
 Learn how to close the hernial opening as lature intended the rupture CAN'T como own Send your name today to PLAPA0 O Block PAS St. Louis, Mo, for FREE trial ,lapao and the instructive information neces- ary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
J. D. Searcy of CuIIman
 ParOled by Governor

Montgomery June Especially J. D. searcy. former treasurer of Gull man county, left the speigner prison a free man today. parole having been granted by Governor Henderson after he had served four years of seven year sentence for embezzlement. Scar cy's wife came to the prison with their children and they accompanied him to their home.
 searcy was convicted of embedding several thousand dollars of funds be- longing to the county. It was charged that he disposed of Cullman improve ment bonds in Birmingham and dis appeared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Optimistic Impression Is Created In Washington By
 News From Italy and France

Washington. June 19.-News Iron France today that the Germans. Tn at tempting a powerful attack on Rhein$,' had met with their first absolute check in the west since their great drive began in March. added greatly to the optimistic impression createu here by the successful stemming o. the Austrian tide in Italy.
 The defense of Rheims is regarded by officers here as the more striking since the city is surrounded on three sides and only short time ago lt'' early fall was forecast. The reports today show that the Germans endeav- ored to sweep over the defenders from all sides but they found the French had stiffened the line to such an eA- tent that at many points the Ger- mans failed to get started from thei~ own trenches in the face of the fire that met them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Two Men Die and Several
 Injured in Dormitory
 Fire at Muscle Shoals

Sheffield June 19.-In a fire which de- stroyed a former mess hall used tempor- : arily as a dormitory at Government Nitrate Plant No. ?, at Muscle Shoals, near here, two white employees lost their lives late last night and number of other employees were more or less seri- ously burned One of the bodies was uni- identified. The other was that of Ma:- shall Seal, aged 60 years, of Gulfport. Miss.
 The cause of the fire is not known, but is thought to have been from lighted match thrown on a mattress. The prop erty loss was comparatively small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, June 19.-The weekly weather report this morning was very favorable, leading to an early decline in prices, after which the market advanced very sharply on reports of high temper atures iu Texas and claims of damage. It is doubtful! whether any real damage results from high temperatures in June, especially as plenty of rain has recently fallen Nevertheless, the temper of the market is tc expect such damage and to anticipate a resulting advance in prices. The immediate future of the market will depend upon a continuation of this not wave. As yet there has been no increase in the volume of trade buy ing.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Lang to Address All
 GrOcers and Butchers

Tomorrow night, June 21, the Butchers and Grocers' association will hold spe- cial meeting in the rooms of the Civic association
 The meeting will be addressed by pr. George Lang, executive secretary Of the national council of defense, and B. Loeb man, assistant secretary or the same organization. The speakers will discuss
 the war regulations and questions which
 interest grocers, such as reducing de- lveries and other things.
 While this meeting is promoted by the
 Butchers and Grocers' association all
 grocers who are not members are asked to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Reclassifying Registrants

Montgomery. June 19.-tSpecial ) Local boards throughout Alabama have begun the work of reclassifying regis trants and the state military depart ment was advised by several boards today that large numbers were being taken from Classes ?. 5 and 4 and placed in Class 1 because of close in- vestigations which show that they are not entitled to deferred classif;ea- tions. In one county more than 360 have been recalled from deferred class placed in Class l and ordered to be prepared for military servlce Many local boards were making In- vestigations before the government or dered reclassifications last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Otto Kahn Negotiates
 With Spanish Officials

Madrid, June 19.-As the result of in terviews between Otto Kahn the New York banker, and Premier Maura and other ministers and public men of Spain the financial interests of America and spain will establish permanent relations making for closer economic contact be- tween ehe two countries according to MT. Kahn. King Alfonso received MT. Kahn in a long audience today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Card of Thank.

We desire to- express to the many friends and acquaintances our heartfelt appreciation of the services rendered and tender sympathies extended in connec- ton with the accident and death of our beloved husband and father. We are also indeed grateful for the many beautiful
 flo,al offer ngs.
 MRS. EDWARD TAYLOR WILDSMITH
 AND FAMIIv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Older Men of Birmingham Show Splendid Spirit of Patriotism and Join Civ
 iIian Training Class
REQUIREMENTS OF
 CLASS EXPLAINED
Class Organized Under Aus pices of Chamber of Com Virgil V. Evans
 Will Be Class
 Instructor <

As proof of the continued spirit of Bir- mingham as has already been demon strated on the Red Cross, Liberty Bond campaign and other war measures, Bir- mingham's leading business and profes- sional men crowded the armory of the city hall Wednesday night to it's full capacity, when the meeting was held to organize a civilian military training class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Wallace Shedding Dates

Montgomery June 19.-(Speciall John H. Wallace. Jr.. candidate for governor will speak at the courthouse square in Jasper on Thursday, the 20th. at S:3O He will deliver an ad- dress at the courthouse in Gadsien Friday, the Fist. at s30 and at Talla- dega Saturday afternoon at the court- house at 3 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Bishop Mccormick .Gassed

Grand Rapids Mich. June 19.-Bish- op John N. Mccormick of the Western Michigan Episcopal diocese has been gassed while working with the Amer ican troops in France. according to word received by his wife here. Mrs Mccormick was advised by the bishop that he was recovering from "a touch of gas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Groves Rahx noMeI MeAicine

aids Digestion. relieves Sour Stomach,
 Diarrhoea and Flux. It is just as effec- tive for Adults as for Children. Per fecty hairless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
CLASS INSTRUCTOR

MT. Tillery introduced Virgil V. Evans, who will have charge of the instruction of the class. In a brief talk MT. Evans explained that the need of the army to- day was for men who have engineered great civil projects, the heads of big business enterprises and most of all for older men. He explained that there was much hard work ahead of those men who decide to take the training, that they must of necessity absent themselves from their business on numerous occasions when their presence is most needed. An impressive scene followed his request that those who were willing to make such sacrifice signify it by holding up their hands. The spirit of the older men of Birmingham was sincerely and deter mindedly demonstrated as all hands went up at once. Hearty applause greet ed MT. Evans announcement that work in earnest would be begun next Fri day night at 7:30 o'clock at the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

The organization of this class followed announcement from Washington that the next officers training camp would be for civilians above the draft age.
 A letter which was read to the meet ing from the adjutant generals office at Washington stated that at the ex- piration of the present training camp there would be instituted a series of centralized camps instead of the divi- sional camp, or the departmental camp. Personnel from the army and men who qualify from civilian life will be admit ted to these camps at intervals, and there will be graduating classes each month. new men being selected to enter at regular intervals to fill the vacancies made by those graduating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP

held under the auspices and direction If the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. Scores of those present last night will make application and qualify for the officers training camp while many others explained that they were just pre- pairing themselves to serve the country in whatever capacity possible. The spirit that has permeated Birmingham ever since war was declared on Germany was apparent With grim determination Bir- minghams leading business men signed the pledge to work both muscle and brain to the limit for the next three months.
 c. F. Tillery, secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce, opened the meeting by explaining that the Chamber of Com merce had no financial aims in the or ganization of such a class. He added that there was but one aim, and that was to assist the government in every way. MT. Tilery explained fully the plans for the meetings lectures and drills, which will be held each Monday Wednesday and Friday night at the Chamber of Com nerce auditorium. Each class will meet at 73:0 o'clock and after a lecture on the books to be studied drill of two hours will follow. On each Sunday the class will put in full days work in working out the different military prob lems, map sketching, map reading, etc. This part of the work was scheduled for Sunday as it cannot be done ar nil
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
MI. ZION

MT ZION. March 27-Come to Mt
Zion next Sunday afternoon and help
elect officers for the Sunday school
James Conard of Camp sherman is
visiting at his home here.
Nathan Pryor. who has been III. is
somewhat improved.
Mrs Earl Burch and children spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Frank
Nichols of old Goshen.
George Harris is i'll at his home
here.
clyde Thompson has moved from
Utica to the Donahey farm.
DR.. Webster, the veterinarian from
Utica, was called to Grover Harris
Monday to attend horse that was
badly injured by being kicked by an.
other horse
Otis Johnson is spending this week
with benjamin Johns of Hunt sta
ton
Bertha Van Wrinkle of Gambler
spent last week at her home here
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Harris spent
Sunday with George Harris and fam
lily.
Virgil Wolfe has purchased new
touring car.
O. G. Taylor and wife of Mt Yer
non spent Thursday with relatives
here.
The farmers here are busy turning
the sod and planning to raise better
crops than ever before.
Steven Underwood is improving
his promises by building a new hen
merry.
Frank Rinehart spent Saturday at
Newark
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
BLADE|vSBURC

HLADENSBURG, March 27--Mr.
and Mrs. Milton Elliott and Mrs.
Sadie Mills took dinner Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Burl Colgin
Mrs. John l.. Wolfe of Danville
spent last week with her aunt, Mrs.
r. j. Hess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Vanwinkle of
East Union spent Sunday with the
latter's parents.
Mrs. Frank Fawcett spent Satur.
day and Sunday with her daughter.
Mrs. Lee Earleywne.
Mr.. Nixon Of Chillicothe was the
guest of Miss Gladys Elliott Satur-
day and Sunday.
Miss Rosalie Cummins spent the
weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Austin
Rine
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolfe and Mrs
Mary Wolfe spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Earlywine.
James Cochran and family of Dan.
Vile spent Sunday with the formers
parents. His mother returned home
with them for a few days visit.
Mrs. Lola Colgin and children
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. far.
per Woods. near Gambler
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
PLEASANT HILL

PLEASANT HILL, March 2S-Zel
ma Reed, Marie, George and Cecil
Page were AT Loudonyille Saturday.
Doyle Stake has the chickenpox.
There was large crowd attended
the program given at the Bellview
schoolhouse Saturday evening.
Opal Lucas spent Sunday with Al.
ice and hlablc Kirkpatrick.
Almond and Charles Alexander
spent Saturday night with Emery and
Lorin Swendal
Ielma Reed spent Friday night
with George Page and family.
Lucille Minard was absent from
school Monday on account of sick.
ness.
Virgie Workman spent Sunday af.
ternoon with Mabel and Alice Kirk.
patrick
Four new scholars were. put on
the roll at Pleasant Hin school last
Monday morning. They are; Harold
and Paul McCutcheon. Alta and VII.
liam Kirkpatrick.
Charles Alexander spent Sunday
with Cecil Page
o. A. Swendal and family were at
Loudonville Saturday,
Sunday school at Salem next Sun
day at 1870 o'clock and preaching Ia
follow by the Rev. II. l.. Tackman.
Almond Alexander spent Sunday
with Clarence Daniels.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
Chas. Rinehart A Passenger
On Inflated U. S.
Transport
LANDS IN IRELAND; AT
SEA FOR TWO WEEKS
Likes Natives OF Emerald
Isle; Fails To Receive
Mail

The first recent letter from To-
cal soldier who was on board the ILL.
fated Tuscania is published below. Il
is probably on account of the strict
censorship that the actual expert
ences, other than being on the water
for two weeks and being landed In
Ireland, are not recorded by Charles
Rinehart, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rinehart, who reside near Bladens.
burg. The letter follows:
March /. 1918.
Dear Folks at Home:
The first time have had chance
10 write 10 you for some time. There
is not much news | can write except
that ! am getting along fine and am
in the best of health. Can say / have
gained some since / have been over
on this side.
The weather is quite warm and
have not seen any snow since have
been here. The scenery around this
country Is great and hope to return
to tell you about 1t; also the expert
ences have gone through already.
Suppose you have read OF the sink
ing OF the Tuscania. Well, | was on
that boat and made the landing safe
somewhere in Ireland" 1t was a
great experience for all the boys.
When we got together again you
should have seen us. OF course we
did not get any OF our clothes and we
were all dressed up in different kinds
of clothes. | did not even get a coat
out of It. but | was a happy man when
] stepped on land once more after
being on the water for two long
weeks. Since then the people OF this
part OF the world have surely been
good 10 all of the boys and | am sure
we will never forget them. We have
had entertainments given for our
special benefit. Only regret the loss
OF our many friends who were miss
ing when the roll-call came.
Tonight is lunch night for Il bunch
of us fellows that have been close
friends since we have been in this
country We all are set for some real
fried spuds and canned pears. One
night we had some real fried eggs
with fried potatoes, so you can see
am not doing so badly at all.
| have not received any mail since
| have been here, but hope to be in Il
place In short time where can
write 10 my many friends in the u. S.
Some OF my friends, not knowing
their address on account OF losing
them on the boat, viii have to wait
until | receive some mail from them
Hope will have large collection of
your letters awaiting me.
Along with the eats tonight we
have two cans of Velvet U. S. Al
smoking tobacco and everyone of us
Is enjoying his pipe.
Today | was at n lecture given by
an army officer, telling about the war,
which was very interesting. lie ex.
planned what the cause was. This OF.
iicer has had 20 years OF service with
the British army.
Hoping TO hear from you soon,
CHARLES RINEHART.
d Co.. 9Th Brigade. 10th Eng,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
FAIR BOARD HEARS
REPORTS AT MEETING

Little business was transacted at
the meeting of the Knox County Agri-
cultural society Wednesday after
noon other than the receiving of re.
ports in connection with the fair
ground fund, Secretary Gates was au.
thorized to secure an assistant at
times when the work is expected to
be so heavy that he cannot do il
without sighting his other duties
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
FIRE BURNS LEAVES
AND SHRUBBERY AT
DUNHAM RESIDENCE

A lighted match dropped in some
leaves probably was the cause of
fire which lasted several hours in the
woods east of the city near the Gam
bier road The flames destroyed
some shrubbcry on lIilnop, the estate
of George Durham.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
REVIVAL SERVICES
TO BE HELD EVERY
NIGHT THIS WEEK

Revival services at the NJ. p.
church will be continued by Rev.
Streitenberger every night this week.
No converts were received Wednes.
day night. Miss Streitenberger sang
Forgive Me, Lord" The sermon sub.
ject was Power for Service"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
A Bilious Attack

When you have bilious attack
your liver fala to perform its lunc.
tions. You become constipated. The
food you eat ferments in your stom.
ach instead OF digesting. This In,
fiames the stomach and causes nau.
SEA, vomiting and "a terrible head.
ache Take ChamberlLn's Tablets
They Will tone up your liver. clean
out your stomach and you will soon
be as well as ever They only cost
quarter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29

Neb. "l had been all.
ing for some time with
chronic constipation,
stomach trouble and
u terrible misery after
eating, when l was
taken sick with db-
scess OF the bowels.
We had some of the
bestdoctorsin Lincoln
in attendance, and
they all said | would
have to be operated on
right away. l had
heard of Chamber.
lain's Tablets, and we
got ID bottle of them.
| began to take them
and in three days | was
able to be up and got
better right along. ]
am the proudest girl
in Lincoln To find such
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
TO HOLD SERVICES
in CHAPEL FRIDAY;
LECTURE is CAUSE

On account of the lecture by Or. AL.
corn at the Baptist church Friday
night, Passion Week services there
will begin at o'clock in the chapel
and close at s o'clock. The subject
of the sermon on Thursday night will
be "A Tender Hour with the Master"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29

Three-vear-old Son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Lonsfeiiow OF Gambler
Dies After Illness Of Two
Weeks - Burial at
- Hope~eli

Dean Edgar Longfellow. the three,
year-oid son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j.. W.
Longfellow OF Gambler. died st his
home Thursday morning at 2:3o
o'clock after two weeks illness OF
eolins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
Can't Be Done.

II tell her she is the only woman
] ever loved" "Of course" "But she
doesn't seem to believe me-" "You
can't help that. | doubt If Adam ever
convinced Eve on that point. Louis.
vile Courier-Journal
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
Seward Named Alaska.

The name ''AlasSa" was first ap-
piled by w. H.. Seward. Prior to 1867
it was known as Russian America.
The word is said to be corruption of
the Alcut. word. "alak Shnk." or "al-ay
ek-s0," meaning great country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-29
CEkTERBURG BOY IN
EUROPE FOR SECOND
TIME PARENTS HEAR

Mark Gilbert, seaman. formerly OF
Canterbury, has made his second
crossing 10 Europe this month. ac-
cording 20 word received here.