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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
|ARMORY SECURED
 FOR THE FEDERAL
 NATIONAL GUARD
Mrs. Swope Presents Silk Flag te Local Battalion-Monthly Dances to Be a Feature of the
 Organization

The First battalion of the federal national guard of Birmingham will make the monthly dances feature of the organization. This was decided fol- lowing the dance given last Saturday night, which was decided success. These dances will in all probability he given in the future at the new armory hall on Fourth avenue formerly the Maccabees hall, which has been secured by Mai w. l.. Baldwin, acting battalion commander.
 The men of all three companies as sembled at the Chamber of Commerce last night and marched to the new ar mory, using it for the first time. The companies will probably be mustered in and issued equipment between Jan uary 1 and January 1, according to an announcement made yesterday by Major Baldwin.
 The dance which was given Saturday night at Miles hall was largely at tended. A handsome silk flag was presented to the battalion by Mrs Henry Swope with a few appropriate words and accepted by Major Baldwin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
TOM HUEY NAMED
 CHAIRMAN FOR B|G
 LEGISLATIVE MEET
Open Forum on Proposed and Pending Legislation to Be Held January 2
 at Courthouse

Representative Tom Huey was elect legislative delegation yesterday to preside over public meeting to be held on Tuesday, January ', at the courthouse. This meeting, beginning at 10 o'clock, a. m., has been called for the purpose of conferring with the voters of Jefferson county with regard to proposed legislation in which they may be interested.
 At meeting held in Judge A. II. Benners office. in the Brown-Marx building yesterday afternoon, the del- egation decided to extend an invi- tation to all voters in the county who are interested in any bills that are to come before the legislature to be present at the conference and to bring with them copies of the bills they want passed They promise to give the bills due consideration and any arguments that may be offered in support of them will be received with open minds.
 From present indications a number of bills of particular interest to Bir- mingham and Jefferson county will be up before the next legislature. One of the most important of these relates to revenue and taxation, and as the in- coming administration Is committed to a revision and reformation of the taxation system this bill probably will be introduced early and pushed through as speedily as possible consistent with safety and good business.
 Another bill peculiarly applicable to Birmingham deals with the control and treatment of so-called social dis eases. The state and city health of ficers and health boards are urging the members of the legislature to adopt some remedial legislation on this subject. and 1t is likely that a bill relating thereto will be presented early in the session. The state and city health officers are understood to be working on the bill now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24

Want to know how to get a brand new Christmas thrill for yourself?
 Why, simply by sending in some really good books to the Birmingham public library for the collection for wounded soldiers. Every book will be read by scores of wounded soldiers A really good book sometimes is read by AS soldiers in month. So, you see, one book can be Christmas gift from you to any num- Der of sick soldiers.
 Every day they've arrived in America, those wounded, shell-shocked, blinded sol diers who won the war. While they arf being nursed back to strength in Ameri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
Many Southerners in
 German War Prisons

Washington, December 23.-A list of soldiers who have been reported prison CTS of war in Germany, issued today by the war department, included the follow ing:
 At Camp Lechenfeld: Private Homer Hudson, Clyde, Miss.
 Reported to be at a hospital: Lieuten- ant Alfred H. Walker, Durham, N. c.
 At an unknown camp: Corpl. Klutz B. Clippard. Maiden. N. G.; Privates Wal ter McCaleb. Hickman. Tenn. Leonard H. Carver. Mount Juliet, Tenn: Charlie A. Grubbs. Greenbriar Route Roberson county, Tennessee; Fred Haney, Green vile, Tenn; Robert H. Moore, Brush Creek, Tenn; Purley J. Taylor. Stecoan b, N. C.; Robin Walker Weanes Ford, N. e; Samuel Winstead. Spring Hope, North Carolina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
CONFEDERATE VETERANS Gen. Barton Issues Important Order to Camps of Fourth Brigade

Seeking the better organization of the Fourth Alabama brigade, United Con- fedrate veterans. Brig. Gen. J. K. Bar ton has issued the following order:
 Headquarters Fourth Alabama
 Brigade. U. c. V. General order No. l:
 Tn order that the Fourth brigade. U. C. ", Alabama division. may be better oI ganized and information absolutely necessary for the purpose may be in the hand of the commander of this brigade all camps composing the brigade are re- quested to forward as early as possible to this headquarters the names of the members, both those in good standing and also such as may for reasons be in arrears. The camp officials must also be furnished.
 IN. A. GRAHAM, Adjutant. By order of Brig. Gen. J. K. Barton. Commander Fourth Brigade.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
Here's the Way to Get e
 Brand New Christmas Thrill

can hospitals they will need plenty of good books.
 Go over your book cases and pick out the volumes that you remember reading with pleasure. Books that left you up- lifted and feeling like going at life with more energy will be the very best kind to give the soldiers. No bad endings though. They are unnerving to wounded men.
 Send the books direct to the main 1i- brary here. The sooner the better.
 Among those who have sent in particu- larly good books are: Mrs. F. R. Simp- son, Miss V. Cooke, Marietta, Ala. Mrs. Jack Eaton, Mrs. E. w. Rounds, Mrs. Henry B. Gray, Mrs. R. L. Beatty and Miss Sallie Black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 BY FREIGHT TRAIN

l.. J. Adams, young married man and empioye of the Shannon mines, was run over and killed by a Louisville and Nashville freight train. about 6 o'clock Sunday evening. An investigation is be- ing made by Coroner Riyes. He is sur- vived by widow and two children. The remains will be sent to Harpersville to- morrow morning by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
CITY WOULD BUY
 ANNUAL GAS SUPPLY

Bids were yesterday submitted by the Wofford Oil company. tho Texas Oil company, the Robinson Oil company and the Standard oil company to the city commission on the supply of oil and gasoline for the city during the year 1919.
 The city uses approximately 100000 gal Ions of gas and oils during the year. and the sealed bids were handed in yester- day for the commission perusal prior to making the awnrd to the lowest bid der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
Turkey Dinner for
 County Jail Prisoners

Accerding to authorities at the county jail, the prisoners will be made glad Christmas day. for the noon hour at least They are to be fed a real turkey dinner additional to cake, pie and dain- ties that would give Mir Hoover an ap- petite to look upon. The city jail with the county jail, spread fine chicken dinner Thanksgiving and 1t Is alleged that prisoners of both jails will enjoy turkey feast on Christmas day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
Palomo Out of Race

San Salvador, December 2s--Dr Thomas Garcia Palomo has issued a circular announcing his withdrawal from the coming election for the pres.- dency of the republic His rstireinen, leaves only one candidate in he field pr. Quinones Molina, whose election appears to be assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
FOUR MINUTE WEN ID BE DEMOb|[|ZED .AF TER LONG SERVICE
Report of War Activities Shows Splendid Record. President Wilson Sends
 Personal Thanks

The four minute men, who have done such efficient work during the many government campaigns during the past IS months will be demoblized today and each member of this organization will receive an honorable discharge. After this time the name of the four minute men will pass into history.
 The final report of tine war service of the four-minute men was filed with for Europe and it showed a total cost to the government for all the activities of the entire organization during the IS months of s10l ,555. 10. The cost to pa triotic individuals who contributed to the cause is stated at s2.564,970. and the total estimated cash value of the work is s. 424, ,s00.10.
 Forty-six bulletins of information were sent to speakers from headquarters, covering 3S distinct campaigns of infor, nation. inspiration and direct appeal. There are TAOS organizations with a mem bershp of 75.00o, and it IS estimated that more than a million four-mirute speeches V ere delivered by these members to audiences totaling 100000, 600. The aver age number of speeches delivered during each campaign is 23O00, while the average audience for each campaign exceeds 100000.
 PRESIDENTS LETTER
 In acknowledging the receipt of the final report of the work of the four minute men, President Wilson wrote the following letter just before he left for Europe:
 q have read with real interest the report of your activities, and 1 wish to express my sincere appreciation of the value to the government of your effective and inspiring efforts It Is remarkable record of patriotic accomplishment that an organization of 1000 speakers should have carried on so extensive work at a cost to the government of little moro than s1OO0O0 for the 1S-month period, less than s1 yearly on an individual basis.
 "Each member of your organization. in receiving honorable discharge from the service, may justly feel glow of pride in the part that he has played in hold ing fast the inner lines. May l say that I, personally, nave a:ways taaken the deepest and most sympathetic inter- est in your work, and have noted. from time to time, the excellent results you have procured for the various depart ments of the government?
 Now that this work has come to its conclusion and the name of the four minute men (which I venture to hope will not be used henceforth by any similar. has become a part of the history of the great war. l would not willingly omit my heartfelt testimony to it's great value to the country, and in deed to civilization as whole, during our period of national trial and triumph. I shall always keep in memory the pa triotic cooperation and assistance ac- corded throughout this period and shall remain deeply and sincerely grateful to all who like yourselves have aided so nobly in the achievement Of our aims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24
Eor the stomach and Liver

Just try one soc bottle of LAx-FOS WITH PEPSIN. Liquid Digestive Laxative Pleasant to take. Now made and recommended by the manufacture CTS of Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-24

you can surprise him with everything but BLACH'S label on his gift.
 he expects that!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-14

Chairman Ralph w. Wheelock of the
board of control said that prison Irvine
last season, which made direct saw
ing of more than $1,0O0,0OO to Min
nesota farmers, was sold at times at
prices six cents below the market quo
tations on raw material, and nearly
seven cents below prices of private
manufacturers. The present prices of
raw sisal, he said, is 10 cents pound
F. O. B. Gulf ports.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-03-14
Price of Minnesota Prison Irvine.

The price Of Minnesota state prison
Irvine has been fixed at from 81 to rs
per pound as compared to price Of
ID to Is cents which obtained last sea-
son. These prices were established
by the board of control after a con-
ference with Warden C. S. Reed of
the Saltwater prison. =
Despite the increases in prices, it
is estimated the prison Irvine output
of 18,800.O0O pounds will mean a 1918
saving of 100000 to Minnesota farm
ers, on the basis of government fixed
maximum prices.
The new Irvine price schedule with
comparisons of 1917 price and correct
maximums established by the govern
ment, follow:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
MACHINERY WEEK

This week, beginning Monday,
March 4th, has been designated as
farm machinery week. The United
States department of agriculture and
the food administration ask that all
farmers make special effort during
this week to overhaul all their ma.
chinery.
Remember that any machine cannot
do its best work with bolts out and
parts broken. Food will win the war
and any American farmer who fails
to take every possible precaution to
secure a plentiful supply of food is
indirectly aiding the enemy. All
farmers know that one of the biggest
sources for loss of labor is to have
machinery break during rush time
and not to have repair parts handy.
Every farmer knows that certain
parts of his equipment are given to
breaking and he should see to it that
he has extra parts on hand to replace
the broken parts and get the machine
running again in the quickest possible
time. Often times machine from q
casual examination, looks to be in
good shape, but a careful going ovei
will show defects which can be easily
fixed if taken in time but without
attention will give away during use
and probably when time for repairing
could not be spared except at a loss.
Transportation is congested and
time is required to get parts from the
factories. Go over your machinery
and see what you need. Get it at once
if possible; if not, have your dealer
order it.
Don't wait until you want to use a
tool to find out if it is in shape to do
/ its best work Look over your mowers,
rakes, cultivators. See that you have
what sweeps you will need and that
they are properly sharpened. See
that you have handles in all your
hoes and enough of them on hand so
that when you need work done that
you won't have to keep a couple of
hands idle while you are hunting up
an extra hoe or so.
Let every farmer in Marion county
see that his machinery and equip.
ment is in the best possible shape. Go
over everything from hame-strings
and plow-bolts to the moving ma
chine and binder. See that everything
is read yto give the best possible serv-
ice and to give this service with the
least possible breakage and delay.
r. W. Blackjack, County Agt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
STEPHENS WILL ENTER
THE NATIONS SERVICE
Pastor of the Ocala Baptist Church
Win Join the Army
V NJ C. A


Another one of Ocala's most pat
riotic, progressive and best loved
men, Rev. Bunwan Stephens, pastor
of the Baptist church, is going to as
sist in Y. M. C. A. work. Rev. Steph-
ems offered his services and has been
on the waiting list since the middle OF
January. He received telegram this
morning asking him how soon he
could report for religious work as
secretary of one of the two new Y. M.
C. A. buildings to be erected immed-
lately at Camp Johnston, Jackson
vile. Mr.. Stephens will leave about
the first of April and even sooner
if it is necessary. He expects to give
up his church here, as there is no
telling how long his services will be
needed ato the camp. Church peo-
pie and other friends and admirers
of Rev. Stephens regret to give him
up, and his place will be hard to fill,
but we realize by his successful eff
forts and moral influence in the
Ocala Boy Scouts and his knack of
holding young men together, that his
services will be, if possible, of even
greater value to the men in camp.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04

to duty has made herself almost in
dispensable.
Mrs. George Martin was appoint
ed chairman of the General Fedora
ton war victory commission. The
following are members of her COM
mittee: Mrs. G. L. Taylor, Mrs. j. E..
Chace, Mrs. J. R. Dewey, Mrs. c. h.
Lloyd, Mrs. Walter Preer, Miss Annie
Davis and Mrs. Peter Macintosh.
This commission is to establish hos
pital dispensaries, restaurants, etc.,
for the soldiers in the trenches. The
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
hopes to raise a quarter of million
dollars for this fund before the first
of April.
The president announced that the
meeting of the. state executive board
just held in Ocala was the most
largely attended and considered by
many one of the best, if not the best,
board meeting ever held. Through
the generous cooperation of club
members this meeting was conducted
without having to draw on the club
treasury.
Mrs Emily Green was appointed
chairman of the liberty loan commit
tee of the club.
A short time was devoted to a les
son on political science given by Mrs.
E. T. Helvenston.
The hostesses for the afternoon
were the members of the educational
committee, namely: Mrs. E. T. Hell
venston, chairman; Mrs. r. B. Bull
lock, Mrs. J. R. Dewey, Mrs. Albert
Gerig, Mrs. Harry Holcomb, Mrs. l.
NJ. Murray, Miss Isabel Mays, Mrs
E. G. Peek, Mrs. Rex Todd, Mrs
Lester Warner, Mrs. Frank E. Weth'
erbee, Mrs. C. E. Wyatt.
Punch and cakes were served By
this committee.
! Mrs. F. E. Wetherbee, Reporter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
.APPREHEND A
JAPANESE ADVANCE
Russians are Burning Bridges and
Tearing Up the Rails on the
Trans-Siberian Railroad
ASSOCIATED Pressj

Washington, March 4.-The Rus
SLAMS have begun destroying bridges
on the trans-Siberian railroad be-
tween Lake Baikal and the Chinese
frontier. John F. Stevens, chairman
of the American railway mission, re-
ported this today to the state depart
ment. This may prevent Ambassador
Francis from reaching Vladivostok.
1t is believed here the destruction of
the bridges is to prevent the expected
advance of Japanese troops. A large
number of other structures are being
mined, Mr.. Stevens reports.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Washington, March 4.-Federal
courts have no jurisdiction over brib-
cry at general elections for the Sc
lection of federal officers, the su-
preme court decided in sustaining de-
murrers to indictments in the Gin
cinnati election fraud cases.
The supreme court today upheld
the validity of the Illinois dram shop
act, making saloon property owners,
as well as saloon proprietors, liable
for liquor sold, causing loss of sup
port to wife and family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
woMAN's CLUB MEETING

The meeting Of the Woman's Club
on Saturday afternoon, though not
largely attended, proved to be most in
teresting.
The nominating committee consist
ing of Mrs. G. T. Maughs, Mrs. L. w.
Warner and Mrs. E. G. Peek were
elected to look after the details per-
tanning to the annual election. of af-
fairs of the club TO be held the first
Saturday in April.
The club was presented with
beautiful service flag by those men,
bers who have no service flag of their
own. This flag has 46 stars, two of
them gold ones, and two red crosses.
A blue triangle will soon be added
for the husband of the clubs presi-
dent, Mrs. W. T. Gary, who is soon to
take up Y. NJ c. A. work. The gold
stars are to the memory of Lieut..
Wiley H. Burford and to the memory
of Midshipman Lagrange Sistrunk.
The red crosses are for Miss Flor
ence Bettman, who is now in. France
engaged in Red Cross work, and for
Miss Mary Marshall, who is awaiting
call to Red Cross service.
The following resolutions of sym.
pathy were extended to former
president:
Whereas, Lieut.. Wiley Burford OF
Ocala, son of Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
Burford, was killed in the line of duty
on the field of battle in France on
Feb. 14th; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Woman's Club
of Ocala has received this news with
acute and piercing sorrow; that oul
hearts are crushed. our faces bathed
in tears, our smiles have become as
withered flowers, gloom has over
shadowed our discussions, and oul
club transformed into a house o1
mourning.
Resolved, That we tender to the
heart-broken mother, our comrade
and former president, our most ten
der sympathy and trust that she viii
be comforted and able to bravely
bear her bereavement from the faci
| that her country is enriched by the
sacrifice of the life of one so manly
for his death is kindling afresh the
fires of patriotism, is animatine
otheres if need be with his noble ex
ample.
/ Resolved, That while we mourn, le
US dry our tears, and bear our los:
with the bravery and heroism of the
Spartan mothers.
Let us not weep for him,
Who so young ascended fame's lad
| der so high;
From the round at the top he ha!
stepped to the sky.
| And be is further resolved that ;
lcopy of these resolutions be sent Il
Mrs Burford and copy of them b.
spread on4our minutes.
/ Mrs. Lloyd, Chairman.
! Mrs. Chace.
Mrs. Helvenston.
| Mrs. Gary announced that sh
would not be a candidate for re-elec
ton. This will be a great sorrow +
all club workers, for she has endear
led herself to every member and b.
lher loyal and conscientious devotion
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
CANADA AT WAR"

Mr.. L. o. Armstrong ought to lec-
ture to full house this evening at
the Temple theater. His subject,
Canada at War;" is very interesting,
and he illustrates it with moving pic
lures and slides. Mr.. Armstrong
comes from the headquarters depart
ment of the American Red Cross,
which is sufficient guarantee that
he is all right. The proceeds of the
lecture go entirely to the local Red
Cross chapter. Come out and swell the
crowd as well as the finances of your
own association.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
O. H. S. BASEBALL SCHEDULE
(Ocaleean Ensign)

(Ocaleean Ensign)
March 9: Gainesville at Gainesville
March 16: Starke at Starke.
March %: Gainesville at Ocala.
April 6: Hillsboro at Tampa.
April II: Sanford at Sanford.
April 13: Kissimmee at Kissimmee
April 20; Orlando at Orlando.
April 27: Sanford at Ocala.
May 4: Orlando at Ocala.
May 10: Plant City at Ocala.
May 18: Kissimmee at Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
SUFFERING FROM
TEUTOA SUBS
Many of NOrway's Men and Millions
of Property Lost Last
Month
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, March Norway
continues to suffer heavily from Ger
man submarines and other was losses.
Twelve vessels, valued at three mill
ion dollars, were sunk during Febru-
ary. Nineteen seamen were killed
and twenty more are missing, cable
gram to the Norwegian legation here
announces.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
CONFEREES AGREE

Washington, March 4.-Conferees
on the administration railroad bill
today reported an agreement on the
compensation feature for the roads
while under government control,
based upon the net income of the
three years ended June 80 last. This
is substantially the form approved by
the Senate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
TREATY SIGNED

London, March 4.-Supplementary
treaties between the Central Powers
and the Bolsheviki government have
been signed at Brest-Litovsk, in ad-
dition to the main treaty, according
to a telegram from Best-Litovsk via
Vienna to Amsterdam, which gives no
details of the treaties.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
TAKEN WHILE ON PATROL

With the American Army, France,
Saturday, March 2.-The Americans
whom the Germans claim to have cap
tured on the Chemin des Danes prob
ably was the larger part of patrol
of thirteen men which went out when
a raid began and haven't been heard
from since. The enemy obtained no
prisoners from American trenches.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
A PERMANENT BUREAU

Washington, March 4-Reorganiza-
tion of the United States employment
services into a permanent bureau of
the department of labor was an
nounced today by Secretary Wilson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-04
METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE

March 10th the third church con.
ference for 1918 will be held at the
Methodist church. Printed statements
will lbe ready for distribution, show
ing what each member has agreed to
pay and the amount they have paid
for the support of the church this
year. J. P. Phillips,
3-1-tf Chairman of Board.