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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
RED CROSS INSTITUTE
TO CONVENE HERE
Course in Home Service
Work Will Be Given by
Expert at Nominal Cost

A home service institute will convene
in Birmingham on April 16 and will con-
tinue through May 2S for the purpose OF
training Red Cross workers for service
at home. Each chapter in the gulI al
vision, which includes Alabama, Missis-
sippi and Louisiana. VIII send one or
more delegates TO attend the institute,
| The course will be given under the
leadership OF an expert worker thor
oughly familiar with home service work
and it is stated with the second draft
of selected men thousands of soldiers
families in the gulf division will need
the kindly and intelligent service that
home service can give them. If the best
service IS to be realized thorough
knowledge of Red Cross methods Is es-
sential.
Every chapter is urged to have an in
stitute graduate as it win add greatly
to the efficiency of the chapter work and
will mean much to the community gem
orally in which the chapter is located.
There is a registration fee of s. and all
applicants for Tegistration of classes
must be made to Dr. George Eaves,
chairman OF civilian relief. 1872 Empire
building from 10 a. m. to y O'Clock
The board of the pupils will cost ap-
proyimately So or IS per week. and II Is
a proper chapter expense, it is said, 70
pay all or part OF the expenses of the
student taking the training at the insti-
tute.
Further information can be secured
from Emmett w. White, director bureau
of civilian relief gulf division, Amer
lean Red Cross, postoffice building. New
Orleans,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
BLOUNT COUNTY
CHAIRMEN NAMED
FOR LIBERTY DRIVE

The following chairmen and commit
tees have been appointed in Blount
county for the third Liberty Loan
drive. which begins April 6:
A. A. Fendley, county chairman, One
onta.
w. NJ Haygood, sub chairman; z. e.
Bellah, w. d. Cowden, ]. c. Nations,
Prof. T. C. Moore, T. H. Davidson, L,
A. Hall
Brownsville: George E Pass, sub
chairman; Frank Hendricks, the Rev.
L. G. Alverson, r. B. Sims
Blount Springs: A. H. Sinclair. SUBJ
chairman; w. f. Harrell.
Brooksville: Onus Hyatt. sub-chair-
man; ]. W. Allredge.
Champion: ". S. Towers. sub-chair-
man; E. E. Owens. WIS. Morrow.
Cleveland: D. R. Blackwood, sub
chairman; DR.. J. S. Willmeyer, Brice
Bains, Dr. w. C. Miles, H. c. Black
wood.
Inland: George Davis, sub chairman
r. L. Brice, r. c. Middleton
Remlap: o. H. Cowden, sub-chair-
man; B. " Cornelius.
Village Springs: ]. D. Arnold. SUBJ
chairman.
Taits Gap: G. E. Moore, ub-chair-
man: win Bynum, ]. w. Brown, w. W.
Dover.
Hendricks: w. ]. Shelton, sub-chair-
man; w. M. standifer.
Snead: L. w. Ellison, sub-chairman;
verbon Brice, J. H. Scruggs.
Summit: J. c. Britain, sub-chair-
man; Eli Foust, Hugh Haden.
,Lehigh: DR.. S. t. Sheppard, sub
chairman; S. D. McGhee, Joe Franklin
Hayden: j. j. Rogers. sub-chairman;
H c. Vaughn, w. NJ Myrick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
A BIRMINGHAM MAN
SUFFERED AGONY
j. G. Mccoy of Germania
Park, R. F. D. l, Says
Plant Juice Restored
Him to Health

To all who suffer from the symptoms
of deranged stomach, liver or kidney
V rheumatism, immediate re-
bark OF the 49,. of Plant Juice
vais, was repuIsed. smedy, now be-
ins Aru1oi r.ssvrcevre an Norton's drug
store, corner OF a-e W avenue and
Nothing that science has put forth
from the laboratory of nature has SO
quickly sprung into worldwide fame and
prominence as has this preparation.
Wherever introduced it has taken imme-
date hold on the PUBIC and brought
forth words of praise from people in all
walks and stations of life. 1t does all
that is claimed for.it and more as veri-
field by the statements of people living
in your home city. Possibly your next
door neighbor has proven that this not
able remedy has been remarkably sue
cessful as a germ destroyer, tissue
builder and a 'builder-up' OF wasted
organs
For instance, the signed testimonial of
Mr.. j. G. Mccoy, who resides in Biz
mingham, and whose address is Ger
mania Park, R. f. ID. No. /, has been
received. Mr.. McC is a well-known
salesman whose " is absolutely un-
questioned. He SAT-
1.-TWO years ago l vas suffering from
a bad case of stoms III trouble-indiges-
ton and dyspepsia, ara at that time was
In Washington, D. I noticed where
Plant Juice was beil,t sold in the Peo-
pies drug store in th1t city, and bought
four bottles 1t help me from the very
first day began tts take it, and it sure
helped me in great shape. | can now
eat any kind of FOOD without distress;
can sleep the night through; am no lon
ger nervous or dizzy and, in fact, am
feeling like a new man, without ever
having return of my stomach trouble.
/ give this testimonial in the hopes that
someone will read it and be influenced
to try Plant Juice that suffer as ] did,
Such words as these and those of many
others which have been printed have a
wide influence, for they come from men
of standing and integrity. who have
given Plant Juice fair trial and have
been benefited thereby.
TIE Plant Juice man is at Norton's
drug store, corner Second avenue and
Twentieth street, in Birmingham, where
he is daily meeting the local public and
introducing and explaining the merits OF
this truly remarkable remedy. Free sam
pies given.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
Man Who First Copied Press
Report on Typewriter Dies
in Oil City, Pennsylvania

Oil City, Pa. April 2.-Harry C..
Reeser. one of the most widely known
oil and gas men in the United States,
and who claimed the distinction OF be-
ing the first telegraph operator to copy
a press association report on type
writer, was buried here today Mr..
Reeser died in Pittsburg last Saturday.
following an operation. He was 81
years old. He was connected in an Of
fetal capacity with nearly dozen
large gas and oil companies. AS an
Associated Press operator for the Oil
City Derrick. he was credited with in
ttoducing the system OF copying press
reports on typewriters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
Wisconsin Soldiers Vote

Charlotte, N. c.. April 2--Arnold C..
Otto and Harry E. Kjorstad, as spe-
cial messengers from the department
of state of Wisconsin, were at Camp
Green today, taking the vote of soldiers
entitled to vote in that states pri-
mary election. The polls opened at 8
o'clock and closed at A. Approximate
ly 1900 men in camp from Wisconsin
are qualified to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
WOODEN SHIP PROGRAMME

Washington, April 2-The first wood
en- ship of the shipping boards stan
dard Ferris type to be launched IN
gulf waters will go overheard from the
ways of the Universal Shipbuilding
company of Houston, Tex, April T.
Miss Nina Cullinan, daughter of John
S. Cullinan, president of the Houston
Chamber of Commerce, will be spo1-
sor. The vessel is of $500 tons
To date II wooden ships have been
launched. Four took the water last
week, three from oregon shipyards
and one at Tacoma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
KING OF ITALY
READY TO RECEIVE
SECRETARY BAKER
American War Department
Head Visits General Head
quarters and Goes
to Rome

Rome. April 2.-Secretary Baker ar
rived here this afternoon. The Secre-
tary, who was accompanied by Thomas
Nelson Page. the American ambassa-
dor. was received by General zupelli,
minister of war; Francesca Nitti. min
lister of the treasury; Colonel Vachelli,
head of the division of the general
staff; Robert p. Perkins, American Red
Cross commissioner to Italy, and tie
personnel of the American embassy
and consulate.
Mr. Baker arrived in Rome too late
to keep his engagement to witness the
marriage of Miss Augusta Grover of
Princeton to Hart Anderson, secretary
of the American embassy. which was
celebrated at the embassy this morn
ing.
Rome, April lowing to delay
of four hours in the arrival at the
capital of the train carrying Newton
d. Baker. the American Secretary of
War, from the italian battle front.
King Victor Emmanuel postponed his
audience with the secretary. The King
announced that he would be ready to
receive Mr.. Baker at any hour in the
afternoon after his arrival in Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
YIsIToR.s HEADQUARTERS

Italian Army Headquarters, Monday,
April 1.-(By the Associated Press.)
American Secretary of War Baker, ac-
companied by the members of his staff,
arrived at the Italian headquarters to-
day. He was joined here by Ambas-
sador Thomas NJ Page. who came from
Rome, and Maj. Gen. Eben Swift. head
of the American military mission to
Italy.
The party proceeded to the supreme
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03

higher standards Of EFFICIENCY than any
heretofore required.
I'm future troops of this command
will be held at all times to the strict
est observance of that rigid discipline
in camp and on the march which is
essential to their maximum efficiency
on the day of battle"
The order, which was read to all the
men, was issued by the direction of
the officer commanding, who explained
that it was for the purpose of raising
the troops to the highest possible state
of efficiency.
Activity continues throughout the
zone
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
STORAGE BATTERY
PRICES ADVANCE


Coli e. l.. Higdon announces that pros
pective purchasers Of storage batteries
can save from s. to SIS by turning in
their orders for same not later than
Monday, April s, at which time there
will be a very material price advance on
all styles of batteries.
Following are present prices on some
of the more popular sizes of the famous
Prest-O-Lite batteries. all of which are
fully guaranteed:
Price
Studebaker $500 F. o: B. Birmingham
Chevrolet $3.50 f. o. b. Birmingham
Buick .......... 90 F. Q. B. Birmingham
Dodge $3.50 f. o. b. Birmingham
Maxwell ........ 40 F. O. B. Birmingham
Overland ....... 5000 f. 0. B. Birmingham
Prest-O-Lite batteries are carried as
standard equipment on such cars as
Stutz. Marmon, Cole, Scripps Booth. Pull
man and others. There are more Prest-
O-Lite service stations ! n the southern
states than any other battery company
We replace, repair and recharge any
battery regardless of the make of your
car. Get our prices. Ask us for our
card. which entities holder to free in
spectior and free distilled water T.. l.
Higdon Co.. corner Ave- "A and 22d st
ADV.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
Meeting Postponed

The mass meeting at the First Meth
odist church. announced for Friday
night, at which time Bishop Z. r. Hen
dirk and Bolton Smith were to speak
on 1.-THE Moral Aims of the War and
Policies Of President Wilson in Prose
cutting the War;" has been postponed
till later by order of the national COM
mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
FAIR ASSOCIATION
Directors to Discuss Amusement Fea-
lures at Dinner Tonight

The directors of The fair association
will meet at dinner tonight at 6:45 at
the Tutwler. Amusement features OF
the approaching state Fair win be among
the matters discussed, President r A.
Brown requests all members OF the board
to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
Hale County Selectmen
Leave for the Camp

Greensboro. April 2. - Especial
Monday FIVE Hale county boys left for
Camp Pike. This contingent completes
Hale's second quota of drafted white
men. Seventy-two negroes also en-
trained for camp.
The negroes were sent to Fort Dodge
Des Moines, Iowa. A large procession
turned out to escort the men to the
train. Lunches were furnished and
Bibles given each of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up the
System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking as the formula
is printed on every label, showing II is
Quinine and Iron in Tasteless form
soc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03

News came Monday of the death of
William Beville at Camp Pike, which
saddens Greensboro. Mr.. Beville was
brother of II. NJ. S. Williams of
Greensboro. He volunteered for SER
vice in the army about six weeks ago.
Death resulted from typhoid serum
which he took soon after arriving at
CamD Pike.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
PERSONAL

Julian Caheen of Caheen Bros, LETT
yesterday for New York, on business
trip and will purchase summer goods for
the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
Orders AreRedd to All Units
of Pershing's Army Calling
for a Shicter Discipline to
Secure Greatest
Efficiency
BY the Associated Press


with American Army in France, April 2-Northwest of
Tou the have again been subjected heavy
commandments various parts of the The
artillery retaliated effectively.
The usual patrols out last night but clashes
ported. The weather prevents aerial activity.
in
bring highest possible efficiency required
by
been issued of the battle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-03
DON'T OyEREsTIMATEE

PleaSe don't oVereSt1rnate, tne tele-
gram urged. after asking for the
prospects during April. 1t was said
that the March estimate of 19I075
tons had been made on the promises
Of shipbuilders, who delivered only
10000 tons.
In discussing the telegram the chair
man said it was his intention to find
out exactly where the fault lay.
Perhaps it may lie with represen-
tatives of the fleet corporation, who
are cooperating with the builders lie
said. IF so, we want to know 1t and
promise to correct it. If there is any
shortage of material we want to know
it, SO We can take it up with the
war industries board and prevent it
happening again.
1--WE want the arrangements to ex-
anime carefully to eliminate any in
efficiency or lost motion.
EVERY man engaged in building
ships ought to keep in mind all the
time that he is working to back up
the boys over there and that it is
up to the shipbuilder and shipworkcr
to feed those boys who are giving
their all in this war. If we all could
get that idea there would be no loss
of production at any time.
RECENT CONTRACTS
Contracts made recently by the fleet
corporation include one for the pur-
chase of 100 street cars from the Phil
adelphia Rapid Transit company to
provide transportation for employees of
the Hog Island yaro. The fleet cor
poration will extend the car line.
Two ocean going steel tugs, costing
100000 each, will be built by the
Bayles Shipyards, Inc, of Port Jeffer-
son, l. l., which win deliver the yes
sells within nine and ten months, re-
spectively. The Beaumont Shipbuilding
and Drydock company of Beaumont.
Tex. has been entrusted with the
building of a wooden marine overhead
railway, a basin and piers, to facili-
tate construction work at Beaumont.
Ten triple expansion marine engines
will be built by the O'Neil Iron works
of Buffalo for 100000 each.
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command is now about to undertake
demands the enforcement of stricter
discipline and the maintenance of
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AMERICAN PEOPLE
WANT SHIPS BUILT
AND NOT EXCUSES
This Is Message Sent to the
Various Yards by Chair
man Hurley
OUTPUT IN MARCH
BEHIND SCHEDULE
Responsibility Is Placed Squarely
Upon Men in Charge of Construc-
ton Operations, and In
formation Is Wanted

Washington, April 2s-Amerfcan
shipbuuiIders were called upon tonight
to explain why their output for March
fell behind schedule. Chairman Hurley
OF the shipping board and General
Manager Piex of the emergency fleet
corporation telegraphed the manage
ments OF all the yards in the United
States, saying they were s'keenly dis
appointed" in the tonnage delivered
and placing the responsibility for turn
ing out ships squareIy on the men in
control of actual building operations.
Keynote of present situation Is
mana MISUNDERSTANDING the tele-
gram said. Money, material and men
have been supplied without stint by
the nation. The American people want
ships, not excuses"
Suggestions were requested and the
officials said they wanted to know
if the fault lay with the emergency
fleet corporation. The managers were
asked if their forces were doing Il
full days work and If it was planned
to run a night shift.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
METLAKATLA NATIVE COMMERCIAL co. PAYS
 FIRST DIVIDENDS
New Steam Sawmill Purchased and Added to Cooperative
 Enterprise of Villagers

Rev. Edward Marsden, native or dained minister Of Metlakatla, who was recently elected Secretary-Treas- urer O. the Ttown Council announced this morning while at the Progressive Miner offices that the Metlakatla Com mercial Company, which operated general store all last season, has just declared it's first cash dividend, of 20 102 stockholders in the company, all natives. and the company has now purchased a new sawmill plant, 75 horsepower, and also taken over from the council the old Duncan sawmill plant which had been purchased by the town. The council was given shares of stock for the plant. in lieu Of cash so as 10 retain the property for the town
 Mir Marsden, reported that divi- dends paid amounted to approximately 50 cents on the dollar and that the people were very much enthused over their undertaking.
 MT. J C. Hellwig, government ac- countant, who visited Metlakatla last week with MT Hawkesworth, head of the bureau Of education Of natives for the first division, audited the books Of the company. Mir Hellwig and Mir. Hawkesworth left this morning for Klawock and Hydaburg. They start cd yesterday but were obliged to re- turn on account Of the stormy weath- CT.
 Professor Beattie was also visitor in the offices today from Metlakatla having accompanied Rev. Marsden to town on the Good Tidings."
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

Jno. R. Beegle, prominent local can neryman who returned last evening on the Jefferson, brought the news that Mrs J. E. Sayles was Sadly hurt in d street car accident last Monday in Seattle. MT Beegle said she was on her way to town on the East Lake car. which follows a very crooked line. A new motorman was at the front end and was driving at terrific rate. Hit ting a sharp curve suddenly, Mrs. Sayles was thrown out of her seat across the aisle where her head struck the seat, rendering her unconscious for a moment Turning back on the next curve, she was pitched back into her own seat again where she was struck on the side. An ambulance was call ed and she was taken to the hospital and MT Sayles notified. She was then taken home where after an examina- tion, she was found to be badly bruis- ed and shaken up MT Beegle was unable to find out before leaving how badly she had been injured, but it was thought for time that she had broken several ribs
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
GEORGE. ADDRESSES
 DELEGATES
Urges The Recruiting oi More Men if the Country
 Is to Survive

LONDON. Jan. 1S.-Premier Lloyd George addressing labor delegates to- isg sad :a par No man standing Wa-ch oa he E1e. lower could deny ne urgency to. ;Aa need Of raising 45-- men. Democracy he said. never long survived on the failure of is adaerenrs to be ready to die for 
 -The-s is 10 man who is willing 10 make peace without .he complete res to.atioa 0: Belgium and reparation ot -1= damage done tha- counrcy." the premier said. From Germany there has been bu. one answer" he added. and tt came from Voa Tirpitz. 3 soul :4 he word Never. Continuing the Premier said. Our channel and ports a-e no- ta- of -he fighting lines and ua.sss ws are prepared 70 stand up. tae people who dominate Germany. G-ea- B-i-ain's British democracy: French democracy and the democracy .: tha whole 9: Europe will soon be a: the mercy O. the most cruel military autoc-acy the world has ever seen
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
 DOES NOT
 INTEND 10
 INTERFERE
Fuel Administrator Justi. fed in His Order, is the
 Officials Belief

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S-It was stated officially this morning that Pres ident Wilson would not interfere with the fuel restriction order isuel by administrator Garfield The president is said to feel that the country will soon be convinced of the merit of the step
 It is said that orders have been giv- an to police officers by the various fuel administrators to enforce the or der; although principal intuition and food plants will be allowed to operate 10 their full capacity.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-Wher congress assembled clay, atacks c. the fuel restriction oed@g, burst out anew mingled with ntments that the fue} administrator d ignored its resolution asking fer fly in oarrr- ing the order Senators doscribiH : themselves as beng in ! sta,e of ir,- potent indignation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
L0UISWLEL DOCTOR HELD FOR MURDER
 OF HIS OWN WIFE

LOUISVILLE. Nv. Jan l5.-Dr. II. H. Lewis. well known Louisville physician. was arrested and jailed here, charged with the murder of his wife Mrs Susan Lewis. following the finding Of her body on the floor of her bedroom.
 The discoroTr was madc by Dr. Es v:2 I Bruce. who because Of Dr Lewis apparent inability to give e. herent account Of what mad taken place, Immediately called Acting Cor oner William Kammerer Dr. Lewis, he said. was apparently either under the influence oi liquor or drugs.
 Dr. Lewis was ordered placed under arrest and the body of Mrs Lewis was removed 10 the morgue. where an au- topsy disclosed that death was the result of strangulation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
WOMAN VICE SLEUTH
 OPPOSED BY POLICE

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Police Com missioner Woods ilas revoked the at thOrlty TO investigate white slave con ditions in this city, conferred upon Mrs. Grace Hamilton several months ago after she solved the mystery of the Ruth Cruger murder when the po- lice had failed to do so.
 Recently Mrs Humiston carried her investigating activities into nearby Army cantonments. Sensational charges she made drew her into sharp controversy with the Army authori- ties
 Publication Of a report by Mrs Hum- .ston attacking moral conditions at Camp Upton was followed by the res. ignation of committee of prominent citizens appointed by the mayor to assist in her work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-18
SHORTAGE OF
 SHIP DRAFTSM1-N

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 1917- There are not enough ship draftsmen in the United States to do the draft ing work needed to carry out the naval and merchant ship-5uiIding programs Our country is engaged in the execu- tion of the greatest Warship construc- tion plan in history, comprising 787 vessels. including all types from su- perdreadnoughts to submarine chas- CTS Naval appropriations aggregat- ing nearly two billions of dollars have been made since August, 1916.
 Coineident with the demand for in creased naval work there is an equal ly urgent call for au increase of mer- chant ship construction. It is betray- ing no secret to say that in both branches there is shortage of tech nical m 9n available for the work.
 The Cniced States Civil Service Commission is endeavoring to relieve the dearth Of ship draftsmen by rec ommending 10 the heads Of colleges and technical schools that senior stu dents ill engineering courses be given intensive training in naval architec- ture during the coming spring, with d view to making them available for employment as ship draftsmen in June The Commission is also receiving ap- plications from qualified architectural mechanical, and structural steel draftsmen, and is certifying them for employment in the Navy Department and in navy yard on ship work.
 Local boards Of civil service ex- anime It the post offices in all of the larger cities are furnishing detailed information and application blanks. Applications are not required to ap- pear in an examination room for a written examination, but are rated upon their education, training and ex perience