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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
DIR. w. s. ROUNTREE TO SPEAK ON FIRST
 AID TO INJURED
Joint Author of Official United States Manuel Will Make Address at
 Civic Association

pr. Walter S. Rountree of Vivian will address of the committee of one hundred of the Civic association Mon day night at 8 o'clock in the lounge room of the association on the sub feet of "First Aid to Injured" An es- pecially large attendance Is expect ed at this meeting as in addition to this addSsss Chairman J. H. Loveman will speak to the committee briefly on the thrift stamp movement.
 Dr. Rountree gained national repu- tation as one of the committee of four surgeons in the United States ap- pointed by the United States bureau of mines to compile the official man ual known as the First Aid 1nstruc- tions for Miners" pr. Rountree Will tell of the manner in which this com mittee compiled these rules and ln- structions by unique system Of cor respondence whereby results were achieved and it is understood none of the committee was in personal con- tact with the other members.
 Dr. Rountree's local voluntary worK in giving free instructions to the nurses and women's organizations or this district has received the com mendation of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
JOHNSON TALKS ID | MER|CAN STEEL ! AND WIRE WORKERS
Large Sales Result When Two Assistants Canvass Audience Following
 Address

Crawford Johnson, state director of the war savings committee, made a talk to the employees of the American Steel and Wire company at Fairfield yesterday afternoon. He was warmly received ana much interest was taken in his talk on war saving.
 At the conclusion of the talk his two aides, the two salesmen of the American Tobacco company, who have been with him for the past few days, sold thrif, stamps and baby bonds to the audience Large sales were reported.
 O. D. Street of Guntersville. chairma n of the Marshall county war savings committee, was visitor at state head quarters yesterday and was full of en- thusiasm over the present work and fu- ture prospects of the campaigners in that section He reported that practi- cally all of the merchants in the town had applied for agencies and that all of the rural merchants would be reached within the next week or two
 The following applications for treasury agents have been received:
 Moore Handley Nelson company, Bir- IiliIiB ldIlp D. CIdW I5lFmlnRnam Slack Drug company, Birmingham; Bright Drug company, Birmingham. Five Points Drug company, Birming- ham; Arnold -Masbergh Drug company BPS North Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, Birming- ham; Walker Drug company, North Bir- mingham; Birmingham Drug company Birmingham; Selma Trust and Savings bank, Selma; Planters Bank and Trust company. Thomaston; H. Blanche Barnes, Selma; City Bank and Trust company, Annlston; Anniston City Na- tional bank Anniston; Srarbrough Drug company, Anniston; Garden Mer- cantile company, Corona; First National bank, Anniston; Palace Drug company Anniston; Alabama hotel. Anniston; Louis Pizitz & Co. Anniston Smoke House, Anniston. s. H. Kress & Co, Anniston. F. w. Woolworth & Co, An niston; Wikle Drug company, Anniston; Louis Read Drug company, Bessemer: Alabama Power company. Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

The organization has much talent, in fact, far more ability than the majority of amateur companies can boast of, and every act on the programme was ap- plauded literally There were seyera! acts which compared favorably with the offerings in standard vaudeville houses. Some of the performers had the vim and versatility of professionals and all showed that they were accustomed to appearing on the stage. The troupe gives regular performances at Camp McClel- Ian.
 Bill Wright in "Me and My Piano. made a decided hit. He is clever en- tertainer, with an exceptional gift for comedy and in the language of the "yodevil artist" he knows how to put over" his specialtes. The audience was loath to part with him. Sergeant Alec Porter, in variety of limitations calling for quick changes in makeup, and comic songs, was another member of the com pany who showed professional skill
 Earl Grimes, the solost, possesses an excellent voice which he used to advaa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Chamber Directors Lunch
 and Discuss Business
Each Director Pledges Himself Bring 10 Members Next Meetng-Renewed Effort to Be Made to Secure Re-
 construction Hospital for Birmingham

The board of directors of the Cham Der of Commerce had luncheon yester- day at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel with President A. c. Crowder presiding. Every member pledged him to bring 10 members of the Chamber of Com merce to the meeting of that organiza- tion in February, thus assuring Pres ident Crowder of an attendance of more than 200.
 At that meeting the general manager Blanks Everett, will read report on what has been done during January what they have tried to do, and on the income and expenditures of the organ fzation during the month.
 The board will support the matter ot securing a reconstruction hospital for Birmingham, it being understood that the government is favorably impressed with Birmingham and the Chamber of Commerce is looking for site and suit able building to offer the government as we'll as the Southside jail.
 committee from this organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

, tage in several songs and Kane and Kirk in The Recruiting Station.'' in- jected a great deal of first class comedy into their amusing skit.
 The Spy a poignant drama of mill itary life, was well acted by Corporal 1T. w. Downing. who was the spy, and Corporal George Barry as the colonel,
 assisted by Corporal R. w. Krsch-
 baum and Bugler B. s. Arnold. The Three Bills in Fifteen Minutes of Cork,' were well received, and Fox ana Smith in "A Pair of Nuts" proved to be versatile. team.
 Some changes were made in the pub- lished programme at the last minute.
 Leavitt and Guoyt, one of the substitute teams did some Imaginable hurlescues.
 Music was furnished by carip orches- tra, under the direction of II. F.. iia- herle
 The boys gave a performance that was worth while and in view of the fact that the proceeds will be psed to pro- trcte entertainments and amusements at Camp Mcclellan. the people of Birning ham should encourage them by attend ing the two remaining performances in large numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
BAPTIST PASTORS
 EXCHANGE PULPITS

The Baptist pastors of Birmingham will occupy pulpits of Baptist churches Sunday morning as follows: The Rev. M. K. Thornton, Ruhama. The Rev. Roy Niager, Sixty-sixth Street church.
 The Rev. Ira D. Harris, Pratt City. The Rev. l.. c. Bradley, Avondale The Rev. G. W. Wilburn, East Bir- mingham.
 pr. A. J. Dickinson. Fixty-sixth Street.
 The Rev. Theodore Harris. Central Park.
 The Rev. A. K Wright. southside. The Rev. H. H. Hibbs, Bessemer. The Rev. l.. w. Cookery, Brighton. The Rev. R. L. Durant, Calvary. The Rev. W. P. Reeves, Hunter Street.
 The Rev. Ed S. Barnes. Hamilton Memorial.
 pr. c. Ross Baker, First Baptist church.
 The Rev. R. R. Brasher. Tuxedo Pike Avenue.
 Dr. w. H. Smith, Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
FEB. I LAST DAY
 TO PAY POLL TAX

Poll tax receipts continue to be given out, but the process is awfully slow, ac- cording to statements from the tax col- lector's office yesterday.
 There are thousands of voters who Will be left without chance of voting after February 1 unless these taxes are paid by that time.
 Tax Collector Hawkins said yesterday that beginning Monday his office in the courthouse would remain open until at least p. m. until February in order to give the men who are employed dur ing the day an equal opportunity to pay up and vote. Offers have also been made to several of the largest labor or ganizations to send a collector to the large plants to receive payment.
 T am going to do all that is within my power to give every man the chance to pay his poll taxes" said Collector Hawkins, and I sincerely hope that the effort will not be in vain. However, there still remains large number who have not attended to this important duty.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
REALTORS DAY AT
 BUOU SING WILL
 BE BIG AFFAIR
Real Estate Men to Be Hon. Ored Guests of the Com munity Singers
 Sunday

Tornorrows programme at Loew Bijou promises to be most inter- esting and one that should appeal to all classes. The T. c. I. chorus, Craw- ford Johnson, the introduction of an assistant director of community sing ing, the appearance of the Mysterious Singer" the Philharmonic orchestra under Philip Memoli, and other Items or interest go to make up an afternoon entertainment that should turn away hundreds of people.
 guests and are taking active steps to make of this particular day one long to be remembered in Birmingham.
 Director Lawrence has secured the services of a singer whose name IS nov to be divulged until the time for his ap- pearance at the sing tomorrow, and who appears on the programme as the ''Mys- terious Singer"
 The duties of community singing di- rector have become so many in number that MT. Lawrence has decided to turn over his baton to a man whose quail fications are said to be undoubted. This does not mean that the director is to discontinue his activities, but that this new director is to act in the capacity of assistant. The identity of this new man will also remain secret until tomorrow afternoon.
 The T. c. I. chorus, under the direc- torship of Stephen Allsop, will appear twice Their first offering will be Lau- rent de Rifles gerat work, the Martyrs of the Arena In this composition de Rifle attempts to describe the persecu- tfons of the early Christians by the Caesars.
 The concert tomorrow will begin promptly at 3:SO o'clock with the doors opening at 3.
 Each Realtor will receive a letter read ing as follows:
 Birmingham, January 25. 19lS
 Fellow Realtor: Sunday is our day at the community sing. Naturally we want to make it the snappiest sing yet pulled off in Birmingham.
 Ribbons, bearing the magic word "Realtor," will be provided and. box seats reserved for your family A sou- venir programme, full of Realtor stuff. will be handed out through the audience and several surprises will be sprung for your benefit
 If you have never been to one of these sings your education is incomplete
 whether you are canary or crow, join the birds down at the Bijou, Sum day. 3 D. m. It's a fine place to de- veiop more harmony among Birming- hams citizens.
 You may be a Caruso and don't know it. Bring the kids and the madam. If you have no wife. bring somebody else S.. But come. BOb McDAvlD, Cocra<orv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
ROTARIANS TO HEAR
 PRATT ON WAR TOPIC

w. A. Pratt of Cedar Rapids, Ia, will address the Rotarians on "The Mighty War" MT. Pratt is organizer of the Pratt European tours for col lege extension travel study and has visited every year for the last 20 years the German empire, Italy, Austria, Great Britain, France. Switzerland and other countries of Europe. MT. Pratt made this trip last year through the waters of the English war zone where submarines carry on their murderous work of destruction. His address will be replete with information regarding the war.
 Immediately following the luncheon the Rotarians will go to Piggly Wiggly for 10 minutes fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

will meet with committees from the other civic organizations and try to make the local Young Mems Christian association the Birmingham center for soldiers and J. c. Hodges will head a committee to arrange socials which will be chaperoned by the women of Bir- minghom at various intervals for the visiting soldiers.
 MT. Crowder announced that the membership would be given active work during his administration and many things of interest are being planned by that body.
 General Manager Everett was in
 structed to join the local bar associa-
 tion in extending an invitation to William Howard Taft to visit Birming- ham on his southern tour.
 The dterctors' room and auditorium
 of the Chamber of Commerce. will be offered to pr. J. D. Bowling, county
 health officer, during baby week.
 Many repairs will be made at the
 Chamber of Commerce building. of fces being remodeled, auditorium re-
 painted and the reading and reception
 rooms redecorated. The office is open to visitors and realizing that first im- pressions are most lasting the rooms will be made very attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
ROUNTREE RETURNS
 FROM HIGHWAY TRIP

J. A. Rountree secretary of the Bank head Highway association, returned yes- terday from Arkansas. where he had been to confer with Governor Brough concerning the Bankhead route through that state There are two routes under consideration-one from Little Rock .c Texarkana and the other from Little Rock to Fort Worth.
 MT. Rountree will make detailed re- port to Senator Bankhead and to the highway association. The objective of the Bankhead highway which is now practically located from Washington te Memphis via Birmingham, is Los An geles by the way of Fl Paso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Negro Ministers Gets
 Results Among Miners

Rev. A. C. Williams. pastor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist church, repre- senting the fuel administration among the colored people. is meeting with splendid success.
 Last night he addressed meeting of negro miners at Blossburg. being most enthusiastically received. He ap- pealed to their patriotism at this time to do everything in their power to re- lieve the present coal shortage.
 Talks were also made by Rev M. r. Washington, J. o. Diffay and W. W. Green. The miners all pledged them- selves to support the government and to work overtime if necessary to re- |lieve the situation
 Dr. Williams, with committee, will speak at Virginia mines Monday night and on Wednesday night he will ad- dress the. miners at Mineral City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Two Government Working Plants Are Burned and
 Fires Seem Suspicious

Baltimore. January 25.-The shipbuld- ing plant of the Henry B. Smith < Co., located at Curtis Bay. is reported to have been destroyed tonight by fire. It is known as one of the federal shipping beard plants, and was not yet completed. Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the tonight.
 The mills were turning out cloth for tho government. Damages are estimated al $500 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: w. H. Martin of North Birmingham, to Mis- Edith Kest- Ter.
 Dick S. Richard of Birmingham to Miss Ruth D. Kestler.
 J. B. Barnes of Dolomite to Miss Mat tie Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
REAL ESTATE FIRM
 CHANGES NAME

The Mudd-Throckmorton Real Estate and Insurance company made a record with the probate clerk of the change of name of the company. The new title is the mith-Throckmorton Real Estate and Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
OPENING OF HOOVER
 KITCHEN YESTERDAY LARGELY ATTENDED
Diplomas Awarded to Ten Women in War Bread Making-Several Ad-
 dresses Made

The Hoover" kitchen held its formal opening yesterday afternoon at 2107 Third avenue, and there was good attend ance of both representative men and women of Birmingham
 Spier Whitaker, county food adminis- trator, presided over the programme which began at 4:So, continuing to ( o'clock, making a brief talk on the conservation of foods and urged the women to use substitutes for wheat, meats and fats of all kinds. He then introduced L. N. Duncan of Auburn, who spoke most interestingly of the worK being done by the women of Birniing- ham in the establishment of this splen- dit' kitchen.
 Miss Mary Koewn, a state demonstra- tor made an excellent talk, telling now this work had progressed in Birmingham leading both Montgomery and Mobile the only other cities in Alabama which were able to establish the kitchen. She told how the women had become interested III the work of using substitutes and or the splendid class that had completed the course or HI efS -''--~ of war breads
 MRS. PEARCE EXPLAINS
 Mrs. H. E. Pearce. chairman Of the ''Hoover'' kitchen, then told how the kitchen was established without any cost as vet. stating the stoves, gas and lights were donated by the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, and, Tn fact, everything that goes to make up an ideal kitchen is there, and was do- mated by some company, firm or indi- viduals
 Miss Margaret McAdory then made a splendid talk on the value of milk as a food. comparing it with many other foods as to the value to the body.
 Lucian Loeb, representing the state food administrator, who was unable to be present, made most excellent talk, speaking of the women of Birmingham most highly and especially calling on the men folk to be satisfied with the va rious war breads and not to raise objec- tions.
 we must feed our soldiers and the only way to do this is to conserve wherever we can, especially in wheat. meats and fats. We will soon have not only a meatless. wheatless and porkless day. but meatless, meal and a wheat less meal each day, for we know we will get it when we ask for it and this will bn done in the near future"
 DIPLOMAS AWARDED
 Diplomas were then presented to the 10 women who have completed this course and will start teaching other women these various war breads next week. the presentation being made by MT. Loeb as follows: Mrs. Haidee Whit taker, Mrs. Flora Bell Ohme, Mrs. Helen Long, Mrs Mary Gilmore, Mrs. Marie Pearce, Mrs. May Kendall Hannum, Mrs. Mary Ewing, Mrs. H. II. Hibbs, Mrs. William Motion and Mrs w. M. Griffin. Miss Jennie May Rosson will begin Mon day to teach a class of 30 rural teach CTS. Sweet potato biscuit and other war breads, coffee and punch were served the guests by Miss Beatrice Shipp. county and city demonstration agent Miss Kathleen Staley, Miss Ella May Massey, Miss Marion Walker and others.
 Practically every civic organization was represented at this opening, after which the kitchen will be open every day, and one day will be for colored cooks, which will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Soldiers Ln Vaudeville
 .Shou Much Real Talent
Camp Mcclellan Troupe Entertainment Credtabe Standard Vaudeville Houses-Fst Class Comedy Good
 Voices and Histronic Talent Abounds Throughout Bill

McC which the Jefferson last night including matinee this afternoon and full though small made for what lacked in numbers by whc the
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-23

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The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-23
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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-28

turn about. The Kaiscr's re-
peated insistance that this time
nobody would be able toaccuso
him Of INDIGESTION had, he said,
been almost comic In its effect"
On the day when the Austrian
ultimatum to Serbia was deliv-
cred the Kaiser was on a yacht
ing trip In the North Sea. That
fact has often been advanced as
proof Of German innocence. But
when DIR. Muhlon read the ulti-
matum to Serbia he had another
interview with Heliferich, and he
testifes that "Helferich said 10
me that the Kaiser had gone on
his northern cruise only as a
blind he had not arranged the
cruise on the usual extensive
scale, but was remaining close
at hand and keeping In constant
touch"
Won Jagow's Admissions
And finally Herr Won Jagow
Germany's foreign minister at
the outbreak of the war, In re-
plying to Prince Lichnowsky'i
evidence. makes this startling
admission. among others; 6"
by no means share the opinion
prevalent among Ms 'o-day tina
England laid all the mines fol
the outbreak Of the war; on The
contrary. | believe in Sir Edwart
Grcy's love Of peace and In hi,
earnest wish TO arrive at an a
greement with us. 'Neithel
was the war popular with tn,
English people. Belgium had tc
serve as a battlefield" Won ia
gov even admits that war NIGH
have been avcrted by an interna
tional conference on the Serbian
situation. 1--WE could not agree.
he says. ito the English propose
of a conference of ambassador
for II would have doubtless lee
to a serious diplomatic defeat
For Italy. too. was pro-Serb, ant
with her Balkan interests. stool
rather opposed to Austria Thai
is to say. Won Jagow admits thai
war was chosen by Germany a
an alternative to an information
al conference. which would hav,
declared that Austria's demand
on Serbia were unjust even II
the eyes of Italy, the ally o
Austria and Germany.
How did these confessions
come TO be made?
DIR. Muhlon's Conscience
With DR.. Muhlon il was cvi
IDENTITY a case of conscience
When the war began he resignc,
his position as a director of the
Krupps works, ut Essen, and nc
B tired to his estate in Switzerland
near Bcrne. There he lived a re
! tired life. After a time report
, began to circulate of statement
/ which he had made to visitors
and he was put under the sur
/ VIGILANCE of spies from the Ger
I man embassy at Bernc. Later
! members from the Socialist par
\ ty in the Reichstag visited him
b aud the German press reported
4 that a retired Krupp official liv
3 ing in Switzerland claimed (,
i be in possession of certain secret.
seriously compromising the hon
s or of the German government II
the matter Of the responsibility.
} of the war" The newspaper
X began to hint that this onicia
+ was out Of his mind. DIR. Muh
. Ions statements were then pub
lished either rs a viudication o
4 him or as am exposure whicI
& should aid the democratic revo
4 luton IN Germany.
+ with Prince Lichnowsky II !
= a different matter. He is a nc
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-06-28

lay den Tor titular honurs.
important posts in Stockholm,
jonstantinople, Bucharest, and
Jenna. lie retired in 1904. be
ng out Of sympathy with the
Inkcr atmosphere the court.
lc was not n Prussian, nor even
German. His family was Bo-
lcmian, and his mind has never
lccn militaristic.
TO his great surprise" as he.
ays, he was offered the post of
;erman ambassador 10 London
n October, 1912. after he had
PASSED eight years among flax
md turnips, on horseback and
n my meadows amusing his
eisurc with reading and with
writing occasional political ar
iclos. II do not know" he says,
TO whom my appointment was
lue-at all events, not TO his
Majesty. as | did not belong TO
MS immediate set, although he
vas always gracious to me. !
ioliovc that they agreed on me
because no other candidate was
Wailablc."
.ichnOwsky Made a ScapegOai
When, in spite of his efforts to
prevent it, England was involved
n war against Germany, he re-
Wned to Berlin and saw, az he
'ays, that he was to be made
he scapegoat for the catastro'
he which our government had
brought down on US, despite my
advice and warning. II was de-
ibcrately given out, from Off
'ial quarters. hat ! had let Sin
edward Grey Hoodwink me- He
vetired TO Gratz. smarting with
his injustice, and there he pre-.
Jared a memoir, called my
Mission in London" for the pri.
vate Information of his kinsmer
md his intimate political friends
OF this memoir he had five o.
six typewriter copies made. on'
he sent to Herr BALM, the heaC
Of the Hamburg American Line
a second to Herr Gwinner, thu
head of the Deutsche Bank an'
a third to Herr Theodor Wolf
/. editor of the Radical Democrat
ic newspaper, the Be:imer iage
blatt. A fourth copy went to
friend, am olBeer attached to tn
/, political department of the Ger
! man General staff. This office
appears 20 have m%anifolded |
! on his own responsibility am
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