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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
ERSK|NE RAMSAY APPOINTED CHIEF 1. FUEL CONSERVATOR Government Survey of All Steam Power Plants of
 the State to Be Made
 at Once

Pursuing its policy of conserving the tion, the government. through the United States fuel administration, has created the office of chief of conserva- ton for each state. Alabama is one of the last states to be organized along that line, but announcement was made a day or two ago that Erskine Ram say of Birmingham had been appointed chief of conservation for the state.
 Mr. Ramsay has been identified with the mining interests of the Birming- ham district for almost thirty years, and many of the improved methods of mining and handling coal Is due to his skill and initiative. For the past several years he has been first vice president and chief engineer of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company.
 He is director and a member of the executive committee of the Na- tional Coal association which is made up largely of state and local coal oper- ators' associations, and through which the United States fuel administration deals with the coal operators through out the country.
 Mir Ramsay will have as his assist ant Ii. NrASSIDdLt WllOSS OIllClal Jltie will be associate chief of conserva- tion Mir Gassman was chief engineer for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company from 1908 to 1916, and since severing his connection with that company he has been engaged in gen eral consulting work. A considera ble part of his work has been directed toward fuel economy in various parts of the state and especially in the Bir- mingham district.
 Under the plan outlined for this branch of the fuel administration the chief of conservation and his assistants will make a survey of the steam power plants in the state, ascertain their con- dition and the possibility of reducing the quantity of coal consumed without diminishing it's power The object to be attained is the elimination of need less waste of fuel in all power plants, including those in the industries, in office buildings, hotels, apartment houses and in fact wherever power is generated by coal or other fuel.
 It is estimated that from 10 to 20 per cent of the coal mined per year can be saved by correct operation of steam power plants. using their pres ent equipment.
 The plan of operation comprises a personal inspection of every power plant in the state, and a classification and rating thereof based upon the thoroughness with which the owner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

Fred G. Moore, city attorney of Bir- mingham since July 1, is timid fel- low, as is attested by the printing of his picture for the first time since he was honored by the city commisz sion. And it was all his own fault, too, for he has been asked for his photo a half hundred, times by the members of the press.
 The city attorney is local product. having been reared here. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. T. H. Moore, his father being the well, known coal op- orator. and nephew of Dr. R. M. Cum ningham He received his early edu- cation in the public scholSNof the city
 Graduating from the high school, he entered the University of Alabama, finishing with high honors in both the academic and law courses of that in Stitution.
 On receiving his diploma, he located in Ensley, where he practiced law with success, and was city attorney of that hustling city at the time Ems ley was taken in the greater city under legislative act.
 Mr. Moore is showing the same cool head as city attorney that he used to display when he mounted the hurl- ing hill for the famous O1u AiaDdlld nine he having hung up record as one of the best slab artists that the University of Alabama ever turned out Of course, all of the big top mo- guls were after Fred, but he preferred law to the pastime, and took to the musty old books in which pursuit he has been quite as successful as he was in the days of his Crimson and White fame.
 MT Moore is obliging, unassuming. and very reticent. but once you know him, you feel that you have solid friend He is studious and very att tentive to business, and the prediction is that the city fathers made a splen- did choice when they selected him to succeed Monte Ullman. who was one of the best detail men who ever occu- pied the position of city attorney.
 For the next few weeks MT. Moore will be busy for the city commission is starting something with the Bir- mini gham Railway. Light and Power company that Fred is going to play an important part in, if the matter of forcing the street railway company to render better service gets into court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
MEMBERS URGED TO
 M EFT CONFERENCE ] ICLAIMS AND EXPENSES
Russell Hunt, Treasurer of the First Methodist Church, Will Receive
 All Contributions

of the city have entered into co-opera- tion with the city board of health. and there will be no services Sunday, and possibly the following Sunday, Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, announces that all remitances for the church should be mailed to the church treasurer. Russell Hunt.
 we are within three weeks of the annual conference, when all reports are to be made, and all financial obligations met for the year. and all members are urged to leave with the Rev. Carl c. Gregory in the church office. or with Russell Hunt, treasurer. all contributions for church expenses and conference claims said Dr. Stuart. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
belief among the bear element that peace would result in lower range of values

i belief among the bear element that peace would result in a lower range of values for cotton, chiefly because they figure it would cause wholesale cancellation of war contracts. Toward the end of the week the lowest levels were reached, q net decline of 145 to 1S4 points. Last prices showed net losses of 70 to 90 points.
 The favorable war and political news did not have it's usual stimulating effect on. bullish sentiment and after the open ing session the market got little SUD- port from any quarter.
 This coming week the market must necessarily hang on the construction placed on war news although bullish traders claim the market is technically very strong as the result of recent seli- ing, and has reached condition in this respect which may cause it to react to it's strength any time.
 Weather reports are becoming of less importance and the trade is now in bet ter position than for several months to give it's undivided attention to events in Europe, although there is a proba' bility that developments in the spot sit. uation may arise, at almost any time which will demand consideration.
 
 The Minnesota State Federation of Labor has asked state officials to stop women on street cars working in this state 10 and 12 hours'a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
2OOO Sick Soldiers
 at Camp Mcclellan Needing Fruit Badly

There are 2OOO sick soldiers at Camp Mcclellan and the people of Birmingham have been called on to assist in supplying them with fruit. Mrs. Harris Miller of the hospital visiting committee of An- niston called Mrs. ID. w. owen of WenOnah, and she called upon Mrs. Philip Oster yesterday and asked them to take up the matter in Bir- mingham and get the various clubs to assist in this work.
 AnnistOn is unable to supply the sick boys with the fruit needed and the call has been sent on to Bir- mingham, where the patriotic wo- men will respond and see that the soldiers have necessary amount of fruit. Anyone wishing to con tribute oranges and apples is re- quested to get in touch with Mrs. Owen or Mrs. Oster.
 This call ia urgent and the wO- men in charge feel sure that Bir- mingham will do her part in this drive just as they have in all others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Federal Prisoners
 Are Sent to Atlanta

United States Deputy Marshal Roy Cashion left yesterday for Atlanta with the prisoners convicted and sentenced Ito serve prison terms in the federal penitentiary
 Those being taken to Atlanta were: Galloway two years for car breaking sentence begun September 23, 1918; J. B. Weaver, fifteen months, for violat- ing section 215 of the penal code, sen tence begun September 14; Llsher -Spruel fifteen months, violating sec tions HAS and 149 of the penal code, sentence begun September 10; w. T. Hendrix, thirteen months for violating section 3258, sentence begun September II; Henry Memory, twenty months, for car breaking, sentence started Septem- Der 12; Anderson Roberson, alias Nappy Chin, three years, car breaking, sen tence started September 2S; Thomas F. Medley, two years, for car breaking, sentence started October 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
BRIDGES k. LINING UP U. |. I. FOR
 LOAN CAMPAIGN
Letter Mailed Out to All Members Travelling Mems Organization - Head
 quarters Opened

W. Frank Bridges, senior counsellor of the United Commercial Travellers, Birmingham Council N. 172, has mailed letter to all members of the United Commercial Travellers, wherein he re- quests them to aid Murray Brown, chairman of the fourth Liberty Loan in going lover the top"
 Mir Bridges states that he will either be in the headquarters of the United Commercial Travellers at 2o9 Woodward building each day next week, or have someone in authority there to attend to business
 The letter which Mir. Bridges has sent to the membership follows:
 "Hear Sir and Brother: We are re- quested by Mir. Murray Brown, chair man of the Liberty Loan committee. to cooperate as individuals and as an organization, in sale of bonds during week of the 14th.
 "The records of each member will be kept separate and show in the daily press the results of your efforts. I am sure you would not like to have your record on file at headquarters in Wash fnEtOn. showing you Hau haiicu VI AS- fused to do your duty.
 '"rhe call is urgent and I am sure you, as patriotic American citizen. and a loyal Commercial Traveller, will do your best to help MT. Brown go lover the top in this, as in every osh- CT patriotic work
 secure books and data from the writer, 20s woodward building. phone 570. and prepare for results the week starting October If.
 ."The recent order by city authori- tics does not permit us to meet in our council chambers. therefore, you are urged to report to mo at once your individual purchase of bonds of this is- sue as we must report the per cent of our organization who have bought. Brother let there be no slacker5 in our organization. You can phone mo your report at Main 570 during the day. Main 53S5 at night. I will be at office Sunday. Yours for the fourth Liberty Loan W. FRANK BRIDGES. Senior Councillor Birmingham Council
 No. TIP, United Commercial Trav- elers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
GADSDEN

Gadsden. October -(SpeciaL)-A E. Goodhue, for the Gadsden Car Works. today filed a petition in the circuit court for an injunction against members of the Railway Carmen of America. The petition will be heard by Judge J. E. Blackwood at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The orator charges that the respondents named in this bill and others in the co-op- eration and conspiracy with them have been and still are active in picketing and watching it's works and have un- lawfully confederated and conspired with other members of said union to prevent orator from successfully car- rying on its business and to coerce 1t to accede to their demands against it's will so as to prevent orator from ob- taining and retaining other employees who are willing and competent to work"
 No church services will be held in Gadsden tomorrow because of Spar ish jnfluenza The schols and picture shows will remain closed next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
TO THE MINER
War Message:~ "we Must Have More Coal"
By JOHN H. ADAMS

By H. ADAMS The power to lose, the whole wide world
 For Freedom lies within the earth dark breast And tho the nations all unfurled' And marching fighting hosts can khoW no rest Until the is lost the real Key To Freedom lies within Miners Keep Unlock earth's Treasure House. you men ana Tree The suffering world Why do you sleep! / Forget all that the Nations cry
 For men-more men to break The Prussans creed' that all Gods laws defy
 Let every man awake! ships lie With bunkers while your brothers bleed Your kindred die Miners, else' except the need Coal More Coal And yet-more coal to meet The of shop and mighty mill stee-to the sheis-to greet
 virtues name to Kill who march at beck and nod
 smurders children-innoeent and sweet his from God miners! Let not the Kaiser cheat he aIlows4 fate that lcng drawn out make quake long dream shot-yea, every shout Of our brave his Nay every gleam Of see-and the last despairng sigh
 shall his soul Each screaming shei Scar his foul ra his balefu
 his dge and chains him fast in He'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
conforms to recommendation of the

conforms to recommendations of the United States fuel administration.
 The slogan of the conservation cam paign is. Maximum production with minimum of waste" It is the purpose of the administration to have all in- dustries operate to full capacity, but at the same time to make pound of fuel perform it's maximum service in power. light and heat.
 Within a few days questionnaires prepared by the United States fuel ad ministration will be forwarded to all concerns in Alabama owning or oper- ating steam power plants which they will be required to fill in and return within 15 days. Upon the answers given in these the rating of the plants will be made, but subsequent inspec- tions may change tfe ratings. depend ent upon conditions existing at the time the inspection is made.
 MT. Ramsay has established his of flee at S4S Brown Marx building, with MT. Gassman in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
pr. James E. billiard,
 New Southside Pastor,
 Now in Birmingham


 pr. James E. Dillard, the new pastor of the Southside Baptist church, who ar rived in Birmingham Friday afternoon to assume his duties
 Dr. Dillard is not only recognized as one of the most able and forecful pull pit speakers of the Southern Baptist convention, but he is Bible scholar of note, and considered one of the authori ties on the Scripture of modern times. He is also an organizer of unusual abil- ity and as worker among young people is unexcelled.
 Just as soon as the health authori- ties will permit he will begin his work at the Southside church. and it is ex- pected that he will start things off with plenty of enthusiasm. In the meanwhile he expects to get acquainted with the membership and famiiarize himself with his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Cured HI. Daughters Fits

A we'll known resident of Milwauk ee, Wis, reports that his daughter has been completely cured of epilepsy (fits) by prescription secured from a friend. This girl has suffered as many as 100 attacks in a day, and seemed beyond all hope of relief. Her father says he is so grateful for her recovery that he will gladly mail a bottle of this wonderful medicine in plain sealed wrapper, free, to any sufferer who writes him. If you, a friend, or rela- tive, suffer, write R. P. N. Lepso, 40 Island ave, Milwaukee. Wis. and geNa free bott1e-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Golfers Raise $3OOO for
 Red Cross at New York

New York, october 1.-Two Red Cross matches were played in the Met ropolitan district today. one at the Knickerbocker Country club, near Teraflay, N. J., and the other at the North Shore Country club. Blenhead. l.. I In the first match, H. NJ. Coxe and Jack Hobens of Englewood, subs.i- tutes for Jerome Travers and Max Marston as the last two players were ill. Coxe and Hobens defeated Os- wald Kirkby and John Anderson by up. About $700 was raised for the Red Cross.
 At North Shore. four profession als met Herbert Strong and Jack Will Hams defeating Alex Piere, of the home club and Jim Maiden of Nashua. by up. Although only small gall lery followed the quartet, it was generous one. and over $3000 was collected for the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Jerry Gwin, President of Board of Revenue,
 on Pathfinding Tour

President of the Jefferson county board of revenue, and one of the best civil engineers and practical road build- CTS in the state has been elected member of the pathfinding commission for the Bankhead national highway, and will leave today for Memphis, where he joins the commission for a trip to Fl Paso, Texas, on which tour they will locate the route of the Bankhead highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Weekly Liverpool

New Orleans, October 12.-Following a rise of nearly cent pound on the opening session this week, cotton fell off under pressure resulting from gen. eral selling. Longs liquidated on large scale, more or less hedge selling was felt and speculative sales were heavy, the latter resulting from the growing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

Colonel Stanislas de Lazovert, Polish patriot and a member of the Russian Duma under the regime of Tsar Nicholas, arrived at an Amer ican port recently on board British steamship from England and readily acknowledged that he was one of the six men responsible for the death of the monk Rasputin. Va rious accounts of the killing of Ras- putin have been given, but 1t re- mains for Colonel de Lazovert to uncover all the facts in connection with the intriguer's death. First of all. Rasputin was not killed in room during secret meeting to which be had been invited by the conspirators. It is declared. He was killed in the street at night as he was making his way to the Imperial Palace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
We All Do

From October Film Fun.
 She cat the movie show)-What part do you like best?
 He (as he puts his arm around her)-- The close-ups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

As a fundamental principle women and men are treated equally in the civil code of Japan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-22
NITRATE SUPPLY
NOT affected

Washington, Aug. 21-The temper
airy suspension of work on the water
power developments at Muscle Shoals
nitrate plants will not affect the pro-
duction of nitrate at these or any 9TH
er plants engaged in It's production.
the ordnance department ordered to-
day. The waterpower development
was projected for cheaper power in
future years,
Power from the huge water power
plant being built on the Tennessee was
not anticipated for four or five years,
the developments having been under
taken by the war department in line
with its established policy of utilizing
the nitrate plant after the war the
ordnance department stated.
The Muscle Shoals plans are now
sixty per cent completed and over
30 coo men are now employed there
Electric power is usea rom a steam
electric station on the Tennessee and
is adequate for the operation of the
plant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-22
AMERICAN OFFICERS DO
SIGHTSEEING ON FOOT.

With the American Army in Eng
land.-(Corresponde of The Asso-
ciated Press) American officers sta
toned temporarily in England must
make most of their Sightseeing trips
beyond the lines of their camps on
foot.
The temptation of officers and men
TO visit historic and interesting places
near the camps is great, but the scar
city of motor equipment and the re-
strictions regarding railway travel
make short jaunts impossible. Amerl-
can soldiers of the provost guard are
at every railway station where there
is a camp, with instructions to ask
every soldier whether he be commits
stoned or not, if he has the necessary
permission to travel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-22
GERMAN sWINDLER STEALS
10000 BREAD CARDS.

Amsterdam. Aug. 21.-The posses
sion OF a policeman's or officers UNI
form, combined with cool assurance
and a harsh commanding voice has
often enabled criminals and swindlers
in Germany TO carry out their designs
in a way that would be impossible in
any other country A man named Jas
ter. wearing a uniform with sergeant S
stripes. stopped a certain charge or
two soldiers, who were conveying par
cells OF breadcards from a printing Of
flee to the municipal food bureau in
Berlin. Representing that he was act
ing ION orders" he calmly took pos
session of 100000 cards and made off,
while the soldiers stood stiffly at at
tention. Recaptured by mere chance
afterwards. faster was sentenced to
nineteen months in Jail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-22
SHUFOOT HAS RUN
OF BADLUCK, BUT
PAYS COURT FINES

Ransom Shufoot must have been
travelling without his rabbit foot yes
terday and the day before, for they
were unlucky days for him.
on Tuesday Ransom lost control OF
himself so far as TO indulge in some
rough knife play. The police say he
was threatening a lady friend. officer
Burk arrested him and Ransom put
up a caseh bond for his appearance in
the police court yesterday.
Ransom might easily have turned
his bad luck into good luck if he had
only let liquor alone. He came into
court all right and answered when his
name was called, but, the police say,
he was all Tit up" Ransom started in
to be real bad right in the court
room, and Court Officer Kelley placed
him under arrest and the judge fined
him SIS and costs for the knife play
and SIS and costs for contempt OF
court.
The only lucky thing for Ransom
was that he had money enough to pay
his fines.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-22

erintendent OF air mail service. VIII
take charge of the equipment at once
and will have the machines piloted
by postal aviators to New York, Phila-
delphia and Washington.
In a recent statement by Second
Assistant Postmaster General Praeger.
he said, II have no illusion as to the
possibilities as we'll as the limitations
of the present day airplane. Carefully
kept records on nearly 10000 miles Of
cross country work, no little of ii in
fog. rain or hail, has given us a clear
idea as to what we hav, right to ex-
pect of the planes now available for
mail purposes, but no extension Of
that Service will be made without due
regard for the war demands on our air
craft industry and personnel"
An air route between New York and
Chicago is now being considered,
which would cut in half the time be-
tween the two greatest cities of the
United States and bring the entire
west, even to the Pacific Coast, twelve
hours closer to New York and Allan
tic seaports.