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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
BROWNING GUN
"BEST. IN WORLD"
Congressman and Military Experts
See New Automatic Rifle
Tested.
WASHINGTON. Fen. 2S

WASHINGTON, FEB. %.
The latest American contribu ton to
warfare, the Browning automatic rifle,
was officially introduced to Congress
yesterday at demonstration staged in a
remote valley iii the bills that surround
his city. For more than two hours the
air was filed with the snarl and crash of
the firing, Senators and Representatives
operating the new wea pons for themselves
under the direction of a squad of soldiers
from the machine gun school at Spring
field, Mass
High army officials, including Assistant
Secretary Crowcl, Maior-Gcneral Bid
die, acting chief of staff, and score of
officers from the British, French, Italian
and Belgian missions, watched the dem
onstration with keen interest.
There was no target practice, although
a line of figures shaped like men was
battered to pieces by the squad of ten
gllnners Members of Congress also
scored repeated hits, although il was the
first time any of them had handled
weapon of this character.
As To the performance of the ten
guns used, there was not q stoppage or
malflnction despite the fact that hun
drcds of rounds were fired and the squad
from the school had never seen the gun
before last Saturday.
The demonstration was ordered TO
make II clear To members of Congress
why the Ordnance Bureau rejected all
other makes of machine guns as the
standard weapon for the American army,
although no Browning guns had been
built except model weapons when the
order was given. Ordnance officials were
satisfied tonight that no member of
Congress who witnessed the firing now
doubts the wisdom Of that decision
v hen firing with the automatic rifles
was completed, two Browning heavy ma
chine guns were put into action
Thousands of bullets were sent streaming
across the valley 10 set the dust leaping
on the far hillside Again there was no
malfunction, and the demonstration was
completed with an exhibition Of the sim
picity Of construction, one Of the guns
being dlsmounted, taken apart and re-
assembled in a few minutes Only the
rim Of a cartridge was used for dismantling
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
GERMANS MAY USE
FORCE IN AUSTRIA
Dual Kingdoms Subjects Refuse
10 be Sacrificed TO Prussian
Imperialism.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-An official dis
patch received here from France says:
Charles ] paid visit 10 William II
Feb % LudendorT was present at the
interview. II we are to judge from the tone
of the interview, it must have been lacking
m oordiality. There seems 10 be little
doubt but what 8 serious conflict has
broken out during the week between the
courts Of Vienna and Berlin, which Ger
many is determined TO settle, If need, by
violent measures.
'FThe internal situation OF the dual
monarchy is such that the Vienna govern
rnent, in order to avert a catastrophe, has
been obliged TO distinguish by means of
public declarations its own policy from
that of Germany. The report that at the
conference of Feb. IA Hertllng and Luden-
dorff had decided to pay no attention to
the Russian oemobllIzation and TO prepare
20 begin again the conflict on the east front
caused great stir throughout Austria. 1t
was not simply the dissenting natlonalltles
the Czechs, the Slovenes or the Poles who
40 not desire TO fight any more. but it is
the mass Of the population of German
origin who refuse 10 sacrifice themselves
any longer TO assure the triumph of PTus-
sian Imperialism.
An official note of the 10Th had an
nOunCeU that Austria lOr ner part would
continue 10 consider the war as terminated
with Russia and would abstain from taking
part IN the operation planned by the Ger
man command. A second note of the 18th
repeated the same statement. When asked
to give further particulars AZ the sitting Of
the chamber on the 22d, the Austrian
Premier formally stated
The words uttered by different depu-
ties have proved that the explanation
which has been furnished up to the present
by mehas not been sufhcientlyexplicit re-
peat therefore that Austro-Hungary will
participate III no way in the military action
winch Is now being carried on by Germany
against Russia repeat that there is no
question Of having our troops penetrate
into I kranIa, with whom we are at peace.
] repeat that the arnlstice exists between
Austro-Hungary and Roumania and that
We are only considering entering as early
a. possible into peace conversations with
tins country
These declarations are serious. With
out doubt IN his speech on Feb. 10,
Seydlcr pleaded his fidelity to the alliance.
But more and more Germany runs the risk
Of seeing Austria and after her Bulgaria
and Turkey, take positive attitude, and,
practically withdrawing from the struggle,
witness as spectators the continuation Of
hostlltes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
CADETS THRIVE ON WAR DIET.
Health at Military Academy IL the Best
on Record

Washington, Feb 2s.-Food conserva-
ton measures at West Point have
effected great saving in grain. fats and
sugar, while the health Of the cadet
corps is better than ever, according TO
a report made to the food administra-
tion from Capt. b. A. Dixon, treasurer
of the United States Military Academy.
All bread is made of 45 per cent wheat
Hour, 45 per cent rye and 10 per cent
white bolted grain flour. The use of
lard and butterine has been discontinued
in favor of drippings from the fatty por-
tlons OF meat earcasse Cane syrup
has reduced the consumption Of sugar
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
YEAR FOR BLACKMAIL PLOT.
]. w. Cook Sentenced for Attempt With
Woman to Mulct MayOr Of Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 2s.--One year al
hard labor on the chain gang and a fine
of ii 1,OW-the maximum penalty for Q
misdemeanor-was the sentence imposed
in Fulton County Superior Court yester-
day on j. w. Cook, a real estate agent
indicted jointly with Mrs. Margaret
Hirsch, wife of II. II. IUrsch, an insurance
man, for an attempt to blacknail Asa @.
Gambler, Atlanta s mayor, who is 67 years
old, for 100000. Mrs. Hirsch will be
placed on trial Friday.
The jury deliberated less than half an
hour, and the entire trial consumed not
quite eight hours. After sentence had
been imposed by Judge Hill, counsel for
Cook made motion for a new trial. The
court set March l6 as the date for hearing
arguments on the plea and Fixed Cook 8
bond at $1,000, in default Of which he
WAS remanded TO Jail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
HENKES NOW IN PRISON.
DisIoyal Army Officer Starts Serving 25
Year Term.

Ieavenwotth, Kan, Feb. Is Former
Capt. David A. Hcnkes of the Sixteenth
Infantry, Y. S. A., convicted by a general
court-martial ordered dismissed from the
army and sentenced to twenty-five years
IN the Federal prison here, arrived ycstcr-
day.
Henkes, who is Of German descent, en-
deavored to resign his commission, say
ing he did not care to fight against rcla-
tives and friends in Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
Schooner and ScOw Collide.

During the severe wind storm, Monday
night the schooner William Llnthicum
while anchored on Canton Flats. Md
dragged into mud scOw, causing damage
to the latter estimated AZ $500 The Lin
thicum is laden with coal and fertilizer
destined % Salisbury Md No damage
~as sustained By the schooner
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
Inspector Copnor Returns.

Poetoffice Inspector Connor, who was
a part Of flying squadron" investigat-
ing conditions in a number OF the large
postoffccs and army cantonments IN
Virginia, returned TO his duties at the
local postofIice, yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
Historical Building Razed.

The old Historical Society building
on Market street between Ninth ard
Tenth, has been taken apart and work
men are now removing u - the nru
site on the Park Drive ~ the forf ~
West street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
Newman Wright Burn ed .

Newman Wright. employed hv the Ar
tillcry Fuse Co, was burned about the
hands and face Yesterday when some
loose powder was ignitcd in pile Of rub
hsh. He was treated mt the Homeopathic
TTo-yital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28

you have always wanted.
Then work the clothes
about in these suds; nc
rubbing is necessary.
You will never use cake
Or chip soap for these
uses again
For fine laundering,
soap should never be
rubbed directly on the
article. This coarsens and
discOlors the fabric. For
this reason Lux is a tre-
mendous advance over
every other form Of soap.
Once you have tried it,
you will never be satisfied
with anything else for
fine laundering.
Get a package at any
grocery, drug or depart
ment store. Try it, no
matter what soap product
you now use. LuG 2U1tt
not harm anything that
pure mater alone aOiU not
anjatTe. Lever Bros. Co.,
Cambridge, Mass.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
Service Flags. S0c.

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28

Open a package of Lux.
Notice how entirely diff
ferent it looks from any
other soap product you
have ever seen.
Nothing like it has
ever before been manu-
factured.
1t is not a soap powder!
Not a Clipped soap! Not
a cake! But wonderful
flakes! Notice how deli
cate, how transparent and
pure each fake is.
The modern form of soap
This is the form in which
the woman of today de-
mands soap - delicate
fakes in which is concen-
trated the greatest pos
sible cleansing value.
Cleans without rubbing
Throw the flakes into
hot water; Whisk into a
lather; instantly you get
just the rich, thick suds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved 10 the salts
faction Of many and viii be to YOU. ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28
PEPPER TALKS.
By George Matthew Adams.
INSIGHT.

.
There is n deal of heroism in
the man who has learned how to
shake off his failures with gallantry.
/ Such n man has insight. There
is light burning in his soul that
nothing could ever blow out.
Robert Burns had insight. Car
lyle in writing about him, gives us
! n picture of the Man. He tells us
that when Burns talked, that his
speech was distinguished by al
ways having something in 1t.
"He spoke rather little than
much, n friend told Carlyle He
sat rather silent in those early
days, MS in the company OF per-
sons above him; and always when
he did speak, it was 10 throw new
light on the matter. Because,
don't you see, he had insight. He
was thinking poet-man.
Thus SO. How entirely rare is
this thing insight The man with
it. YOU are compelled to accept
and believe. Even while you
squirm and rebel, YOU still must
obey that kind OF a man. For
he must needs talk truth And
whoever got rid Of truth through
snap of the finger or by shrug of
the shoulder
Truth, crushed TO earth, will
rise again
Insight is not taught in the col
lcges or in the public marts of
trade You will have TO go to
school to yourself if you ever ac-
quire it. And you will have to
forget yourself, in the larger de
mands of human need, if you keep
il.
And only through diligent search,
your heart wrapped in sympathetic
! garb. are you able to find this
greatest of all human instruments
Insight.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-28

One, two and three stars-at Every
Evening business office by mail, post
nald A1c-AdV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Age-Herald Want Ads Give ResuIts-Ca A9OO

hand in the game of poker, straight O. a flush? HARRY S. AND ZiM.. dl z is wrong; royal flush. which consists of the ace, king, queen, jack and ten of the same suit, beats straight flush. @ flush beats straight. The ranking hands in poker are: One pair. two pair, three of kind, straight, flush, full house, four of kind, straight flush and royal flush.
 Dear MT. Corbett: What was the result of the recent bout between Benny Leon- ard and Joe Brazzo? HAROLD. Leonard won.
 Dear MT. Corbett: CD How long has Larry Cheney been in the majors? @ How old is he and when did he begin his major league career?
 HERBERT F. B. Cheney was born in 1886; got a tryout with the Chicago Americans in 1907; was sent back to the minors in the same year: got chance with the Cincinnati Reds in 1910; again was turned back to the minors, and was secured by the Cubs in 1912. He has been major leaguer since then
 Dear Mir Corbett What Is the worlds record for the standing broad jump and also for the running broad jump?
 B. s. Standing broad jump. 21 feet, "A inch es, made by Ray c. Ewry. Running broad jump, 24 feet, 11s4 inches, made by P. O'Connor
 Dear MT. Corbett: Who was consid- cred the better all-around third baseman during 1916 Zimmerman or Mowry?
 LEON R. HART Zimmerman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Liberty Loan Honor Flags
 Arc Raised in Pell City

Pell City. May Especial )-The Liberty flag awarded Pell City and the one awarded the southern division of St. Clair county for exceeding their allotment in the purchase of Liberty Bonds were unfurled today in front of the city hall and courthouse. The ll0th regiment band of Camp Mcclellan fur nshed the music. Addresses were made by Hon. Sumter Cogswell, W. N. Maddox and Frank B. Embry, after which a parade headed by the chair man of the committee for this division of the county and the chairman of the committee of Pell City went through the principal streets of the town. Sew eral hundred people witnessed the ceremony and all business in the town was closed for this period, including the Pell City Manufacturing com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

tine is shown in the fact that in its dis titled form the nicotine which is con tained Tn one pound of tobacco is suffi- cient to kill 100 men if it is taken directly into the blood. There are many men whd smoke more than a pound of tobacco each week, which offers a chance that much of the evil element may get into the blood. Cigars smoked with holder naturally lessen the chance of absorp- tion So does pipe if kept clean.
 The immoderate use of tobacco lessons the control of the nervous system and it's sensitiveness. Tobacco excess at tacks the optic nerves with great vIo- lence and is known to be the direct cause of many cases of faulty vision The cosntant use of tobacco means that there is daily taken into the system a certain percentage of nicotine which, however slight, eventually works harm to even the most perfectly balanced nervous sys- tenn.
 Is it any wonder that physicians and physical directors, with the welfare of the patient, or pupil at heart, advise strongly against the immoderate use of tea, coffee and tobacco, and that when there has been reckless use they are sometimes compelled to prohibit them d. together?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

Legal Notice
 State of Alabama Jefferson County. c. c. Heidt, deceased. Estate of
 Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament of said decedent, having been granted to the under signed. on the 4th day of May, 1918, b. the Honorable J. P. Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county; notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred
 KATE c. HEIDT, Executrix. A. c. and H. R. Howze. Attorneys,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
LEGAL NOTICES
~~ ~ ~
 RartSfer GnJp


 Register Sale
 By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of Calhoun county, Alabama. rem dered OH the 18th day of May, 1918, in the cause of J. A. Clifford vs. M Cliff ford, I shall proceed to sell to the high lest and best bidder, for cash. at public outcry, at the front door of the court house. in the city of Anniston. at 12 0 clock m, on Monday. the 27th day Iof May, 1918, the following described property:
 The leasehold interest of the Annis- ton hotel and other property included in said lease. involved in the above suit. That before any person shall be qual- lified to bid at said sale he shall de- posit with the, register a certified check | for $500, drawn upon some bank in Ala bama.
 Witness my hand this 18th day of May, 1918.
 A H, SHEPHERD. Register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
HELP WANTED MALE

NE are offering steady employment 10 men between the ages of IS and 45 for government work and regular commer- cial lines our factory operates six days per week, on three s-hour shifts; while learning operations we pay you y5c per hour, plus 10 per cent bonus on all wages for steady attendance, com puted in weekly periods; you are able to earn from s to s6 per day, and bet ter; we have housing department. which will assist our applicants in se- curing houses and rooms at the lowest rates. We also need a large number of girls, ages 21 to 35, for steady. profi- table factory employment. Physical examination required. Apply in person. or communicate with factory employ ment office. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, Akron. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

EXPERIENCED pay roll man wanted imme ediately for large steel plant; must be able to handle responsible position 1216 Jeff Co. Blk. Bldg.
 GOOD advertising man, capable produe- ing. designing and soliciting can se- cure permanent position. must be sober and reliable. Address the Huntsville tAla.) Daily Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

WANTED--Iron ore miners to contract at $1.25 to $150 per ton; yardage, 4350 to s5; clean vein with jack hammer drills and modern equip inent; good living conditions, includ- ing wash house. Apply Peters mine. Farley, Ga, or Rome & Northern rail- road office. Cherokee Life Bldg. Rome Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

@l ll4TE-iNperienced L credit man to handle credits in southern territory for large manufacturing concern of na- tional reputation; necessary to nave knowledge of commercial law; account ancy, and of banking; must also be thoroughly familiar with business con ditions of southern states; young man preferred not over 8 years of age. capable of earning from 5000 to $50oJ per year. If actually qualified. apply IA. Co. l216 Jeff Co. Blk Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

CABBAGE plants s15o per 1000; to- mato plants, s2.5o per 1900; petunias and coleus. s2 per 100. Phone Wood lawn 494-J. Ed Underwood. FOR SALE-Porto Rico sweet pota to plants, s225 per 1000. Address S. Riddle hoover, Iron City, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

Dear MT. Corbett. The batter hits safely to left field and tries for see- ond base. The ball is relayed from the left fielder to second base. The umpire called the runner out, but as the play was completed, saw his mistake and re- versed his decision. Did he exceed his authority in so doing?
 VINCENT DePAUL KELLY. ] No; the umpire is privileged to reverse his decision at any time he feels that the decision originally made was faulty
 Dear Jim: (D Who were the regular Giant outfielders in 1905? @ Was Jack Murray with the Giants then? J. B. B.
 Q) Donlin, Browne and Mertes. @ No Murray began his major league career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1906, and was secured by the Giants in 13G9
 Dear Mir Corbett: d) z says that in a game of poker a straight flush is the best hand that man can hold and s says it isn't. @ Which is the greater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

NTED-Competent man to drive s trucks to haul lumber at Alexander
 City. Ala Address NJ, Stevenson.
 1920 American Trust Bldg. Birming :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dear MT Corbett Did Iris Speaker win the batting honors in the American league in 1916? J. A. McGILL.
 Yes, with an average of 3s6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

w A N T E D-Experienced bookkeeper and general office man, above draft age preferred. Birming- ham Paper Co.,, Ave. E and Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

WANTED--First-c class loom fixer on Draper automatic looms; must be sim gle and able to travel; work of special nature good salary and travelling ex- penses, with chance for advancement. Address G-15. Age Herald. WANTED-SteWards or dining room managers large experience: must fur nish reference covering ability. Ar Nitrates Corporation. Muscle Shoa S. Ala. w. H. Munns. chief of commis- eary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

'WANTED-B Boys to wait on tables; must be 16 years of age. Apply Nunnally's 18th Street store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

WANTED-White cook, several Al cooks. all rough experienced, one range and steam cooking, s25 week. Apply in person or by letter. Air Nitrates Corporation, Muscle Shoals, Ala. w.. H. Munns. chief of commissary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
w E buy second hand clothes and pay more. 22O6 2d ave. Phone 7047.

WANTED-12 oscillating bug fans for alternating current. 110 volts; must be cheap. w. $. shelton. l14 Market St. Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ry are reliable business concerns of hem want and appreciate your busi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

WANTED-A well trained, gentle. stocky saddle pony for girl F years old Ad- dress W-l4. Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

WATER Purest water in the world Tripure Water Co. 4ll N. 2lst st. Telephone Main s9sk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

Wherein lies the harm in the use of tobacco and the drinking Of tea and cof-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-04

WAR DEFINITIONS.

This is my own little dictionary.
Noah Webster didn't have any
thing on me.
GERMAN SPY: A man who
buys Liberty bonds and waves an
American flag in public, and con-
cocts poisons and grinds glass in
private.
MONEY: That which talk, thus
affording every loyal American an
opportunity to tell the Kaiser what
they think Of him.
MEANEST MAN ON EARTH:
The Kansas farmer who refused to
buy Liberty bond because he said
he had too heavy an income tax to
pay.
RUSSIA: A country where they
raise a lot of hell, but very little
in the way of food products.
ASBESTOS: The kind of stuff
the Kaiser's uniform will be made
out of in the next world.
MAN o WAR: The kind of a
husband many Red Cross nurses
will come back with.
THRIFT STAMPS: Something
that will take the germ out of Ger
man.
FLIES: Very dirty and dealy in
sects; probably pro-German.
LOYALTY: That which is the
best policy these days.
FERDINAND: The clown simp
of Germany.
LIBERTY BOND: A safe bet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-04

He returned alright, so the story
is told by certain senator who
was with him on the trip, but he
came back running at a forty mile
gait and directly behind him came
big black bear. Teddy was puff
ing when he gained the camp, but
the bear didn't stop, following him
right into the tent where one of
the party shot old bruin full of
holes. After 1t was all over they
began to jibe T. r. about his thrill
ling experience.
what was the natter" asked
one Of the party. "Why didn't you
shoot the bear?"
There wasn't anything the mat
ter, replied the ex-president.
did you think l wanted to shoot
him and have to carry him into
camp when could just as well
run him I'M"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-04
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM, MAY A. 1918

All too soon, we fear, American
boys suffering from shell shock will
be coming home. 1t is important
to protect them from new shocks.
The British have found that con-
valescent shell shock patients who
have attended parties or meetings
where flashlight photographs have
been taken have suffered violent
relapses. II you know that there
is shell shock victim near you
avoid all sudden noises, particular
ly explosions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-04

to see him. He went to her house
at once.
The woman said, John, 20 to the
bakery for me and l will give you
something"
When he came bach ,ne woman
sald, here Is :. quarter for YOU"
'ohp &c II home and showed it
&C Ills mother. She asked him what
he was going to do with 1t and he
said that he would buy thrift
Hazel Weaver, 5B, War
ner School.