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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-13

is prudent and safer for German
submarines to sink unarmed hospital
ships than to attack protected Amer
lean troop ship"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-13
Americ Worries German Staff

Geneva, July 13.-The military crit
ic of the Tribune de Geneva says he
recently met a high German officer
who declared that Though the German
newspapers had been prohibited from
mentioning American military mat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-13

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of the City of AL
exandria, on the 9th day of June
1918.
Richard I. Latham, VS.. In Chancery.
Hattie NJ Latham.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to
obtain for the complainant from the
defendant, an absolute divorce from
the bonds of matrimony on the
grounds of wilful desertion and
abandonment for more than three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-13

years prior to the Institution of this
suit; and for general relief.
1t appearing by an affidavit in this
cause that the defendant Hattie VI.
Latham is a nonresident OF this State:
1t is Ordered, That said defendant ap-
pear here within fifteen days afte. due
publication fthis order, and do what
is necessary to protect her interests
in this suit.
Robinson Moncure, P @.
A Copy-Teste, Newell S. Greenaway,
Clerk. 154-4w
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VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of the City of Alex
andria, on the oath day of June, 1918.
Frank Dade, complainant, VS.. jamie
Wicks Dade, Defendant.
Memo.-The object of this suit is
to obtain for the complaint from the
defendant, divorce vinculo matri-
monii on the ground Of desertion for
more than three years. 1t appearing
by an affidavit filed in this cause that
the defendant, jamie Wicks Dade, is 4
nonresident Of this state: 1t is or
dered, That said defendant appear
here within fifteen days after due
publication Of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect her interests
in this suit.
Edmund Hill, Jr., P. Q. A copy
Teste.
Newell S. Greenaway,
Clerk.
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60 ==
Meat Must Be Sold
Fresh meat is perishable. 1t
must be sold within about two
weeks for whatever it will bring.
A certain amount ct beet is
frozen for foreign shipment, but
domestic markets demand fresh,
chilled, unfrozen beef.
Swift & Company cannot in
crease prices by Withholding meat,
because it will not keep fresh and
salable for more than q few days
after it reaches the market.
Swift & Company cannot tell
at the time Of purchasing cattle,
what price fresh meat will bring
when put on sale. Il between
purchase and sale, market condi-
tons change, the price Of meat
must also change.
The Food Administration limits our
profit to per cent on capital invested
in the meat departments This is about
2 cents per dollar of sales. No profit
is guaranteed, and the risk Of loss is not
eliminated.
AS matter of fact, meat is often sold
at loss because of the need of selling it
before it spoils. z@.:#
Swift & Company, u. S. A.
81 :
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RAILROADS.
Washington Southern ky.
Schedule In Effect lime 10. 1918.


For Washington and points north
daily, 8:09, $3.50, 1908 a. m, 1913,
1928; lis, 2:5S, 3:1S, 1913, 1888
p. m.
Week days only, $40 p. m. satur-
days only sos p. M, and Sundays only
9:18 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 9:35, 1855 (local) and
Sat, a. M; 2:27, 2:47, SIT (locaD
GIT, SIT, GIT p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico at
1880 a. m daily and 1858 p. m. Satur-
days. Night train leaves 11:4S p. m.
daily for Fredericksburg and inter-
mediate stations.
NOTE-Times of arrival and depar-
ture and connections not guaranteed.
WASHINGTON VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.
In Effect February %. 1918.
Subject to Change without Notice.
Leave Alexandria for WnzhinGton.
A. H.-'5.00. 1910. $500. $40, $40,
$3.50, $40. $3.50, 100, s7.10, 7.20, 100,
'7.35. 40, '7.45. $50, 1855, 500. IS o5.
1910, SEQ, $50. $40. 800, $40, $40.
Io.pV, ~. ~, az, IL. w IL ZVp IL. AZ.
p. M.-12. 90. 1920. 1910, 90. 100,
100, 40, 1.50. 200, 40, 2.20. 2.30,
$40. $50, 800. $40, $40, $50. 8. 40,
3.5e, 400, 40. 40, 400, 40. $50.
500, $40, $40. $40, $40, $50, 500,
go, $40, $40, $40, $50, 100, 40,
40. $50, 7.40, 800. $40. $40, 800.
$40. 40. 1000, 1920. 1910. HOO.
11.20. 11.40 A. M.--12. 90.
except Sundays and Holidays.
Except Sundays.
Leave Alexandria For Mt. Vernon
A.. M-I5 .35, 6.55, 7.65. 8.55, $50,
1875, 11.35.
p. MISE. 1855, 2.s5, 3.35, 4.35.
5.35; s.3s. IS, s.a5, s.35, 1926, 11.66.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
.DR. HUGHES D|ESAT FAMILY RESIDENCE Prominent Citizen and Re- publican Leader Answers
 Last Summons

Dr. J. w. Hughes, one of the city S most prominent citizens, died yester- day at the family residence, 1920 Wau- coma avenue, south. after prolonged illness Dr. Hughes had been in ill., health for over two years, and Monday morning at the breakfast table he was stricken with stroke of apoplexy Physicians were summoned, but the end came several hours later.
 pr. Hughes was pioneer resident of Birmingham He came here in 1881 from Brownsville. Tenn. For 1S years he operated a drug business on the corner now occupied by the Adaras Drug company.
 When Colonel Roosevelt was elected President, Dr. Hughes was appointed postmaster of Birmingham. He served in this capacity for seven years, con tinuing through the second term of Roosevelt's administration.
 Dr. Hughes was Confederate vct- eran and prominent as a republican i'll the states politics. Since the civil war he has been active in the support of republican ideas and for the past num- Der of years he acted as delegate from this district to the national re- publican convention.
 He was a member of the Masonic or der snds Knights of Pythias. He was 8 years of age.
 Funeral services over tho remains will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence, vita tsie knights Templar in charge. ln- termcnt will follow in Elmwood eeme- tery. He is survived by his widow and two sons, J. ". Hughs, Jr, and Blair Hughes. all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
LAWYERS TO ASSIST
 REGISTRANTS TODAY
Courtrooms Will Be Open at 3 O'Clock
 This Morning

The scene or orderly activity notice able about the court rooms Of the court house yesterday, where the ques- tionnaires are being filled out by the lawyers and the registrants, Will probably be in evidence again today as the holidays will not interfere with the work, formally at least.
 The lawyers will be on hand as us- nal and ready to render any assist ance possible to any registrant who comes. The work will begin about 9:3o a. m. and continue throughout the day
 The crowds of negroes who came yesterday were larger than hereto fore noticeable, but with the aid of the additional lawyers who were teie- phoned for in the emergency. the crowd was handled with practically no confusion.
 The ouestionnaires are being res turned in greater numbers now and the boards are getting real taste of work. Green county has been par ticularly active in sending in her ques- tionnaires, and. in fact. has returned more than the remainder of the coun' ties in the district served by the Bir. mingham boards combined. Notice has been received by the loca boards stating that men who are ir the draft age, but whose numbers art so high that they will not be necessary :, to complete this quota of the draft will be enlisted in the navy upon ths presentation of certificate stating
 the fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
COAL OPERATORS TO HOLD MEETING
 NEXT THURSDAY
Purposes of Meeting Not Made Pub lie, But Discussion of Garfield
 Proposition Is Predicted
Statement november 20. lel5
 ESOURCES

The Alabama Coal Operators associa- tion will hold a call meeting Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the private dining room of the Tutwiler hotel. An nouncement of the meeting was made yesterday by Secretary James l.. David son, who refused to indicate what na- ture of business confronted the session.
 It is generally predicted that the oper- ators would discuss the suggestion ana proposal of Fuel Administrator Ii. A. Garfield, looking to the settlement of the differences between the miners and oper- ators in the Alabama coal fields The proposals of the fuel administrator have already been adopted by the miners union and similar action is expected from the operators.
 A general discussion of the coal situa- ton in Alabama will also probably pc held by the operators. Plans for render ing assistance of the coal famine in this district will probably be acted upon at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
POLICE ID AID IN REGISTRATION OF
 GERMAN CITIZENS
Foreign-Born Germans, Who Have Not Been Natural ized as American Citi-
 zens, Must Register

Following a request from T. W. Greg ory, Attorney General of the United States, Commissioner John H. Taylor announced yesterday that the city's po- missioner Taylor will confer with gov lice department would begin at once in registering Germans in the Birmingham district that are not naturalized. Com ernment officials here. and his forces will immediately start their task.
 It is estimated that about 4000 Ger mans reside in this district who have not given their allegiance to the United States. Under President Wilson's proc- lamation, this class of Germans will be required to register, and receive a po- lice card for identification. German women or Austrians are not included.
 Cards and necessary forms will be fur nished the city by the government. At least three registration places will pc established, Commissioner Taylor said. and the entire police department will aid in speeding up the work.
 The work will not likely start until February. Commissioner Taylor yester- day answered the Attorney Generals let ter gladly accepting the request to lend the services of local officers in the drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Some New Year Wishes

Community club, the Young Mems club of Birmingham, that is doing things for the community.'--John l.. Cox, president Community club.
 q want somebody to give banquet at least once week to the Press club and fix it so that l can get credit for it. so that my administration will be popular-- Jeff Bailey, president of the Press club.
 q want more fields to conquer and more enemies to vanqush in 191s-wc Rushton.
 q don't want anything bigger or bet ter than being at the head of the Red Cross in Birmingham and director for Alabama, if we continue to make the showing that we have made so far, for l deem it privilege to serve in such worthy use.'-Robert Jemison, Jr
 "I want to know where I am at. .- Capt James k. McGregor (wth the Frisco to the best of his knowledge--5ut said to be in the army9
 You can all have your excitement with the live ones and enjoy yourself, but I will be satisfied with the dead ones.-- Wallace Johns.
 q am not going to wear any iouu clothes or fancy hosiery, or keep my sleeves rolled up any more-honest, ,'- William E. Everett. "All want is to sec Ruth Law back in Birmingham again. if she draws the crowds this year that she did last year at the fair."-Buster Brown. "Amen."- Willis Barnett.  q am tired of coal weather-give 1t to
 us without the weather" B
 Fowlkes, chairman fuel board. q hope that we will have our names changed, for we are not price fixers nor do we want to get fixed by being advertised as such."-Paul Earle. years mean nothing to me Why should I wish-look at my head. Julian kendrick.
 "I don't know whether I should wish for anything or not. but will never wish
 for a poll tax receipt in Atlanta. John Sparrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
RETAIL GROCERS ARE CLOSED TODAY
 FOR STOCKTAKING

The retail grocers of Birmingham and Jefferson county will be closed today for the purpose of taking a complete inventory of their stock for the bene- fit of the food administration in Wash ington.
 Paul Earle, chairman of the commit tee directing this work. states that all retail dealers are cooperating with the committee in every way possible.
 This committee will be at the office of MT. Earle all day ready to answer any questions that may arise regarding this work.
 MT. Earle states, "I am delighted with the spirit that every one has shown in cooperating with us in tho taking of this inventory and I espe- cially want to thank the newspapers for the part they have played in this campaign." 'H'2 s''ft sTfs'i -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
VIM. c. MONTGOMERY FUNERAL HELD FROM
 HOME YESTERDAY

Funeral services over the remains of William G. Montgomery. who die ] Sunday morning. after an illness of two weeks, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the family residence, S27 South Thirtieth street. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. with Johns In charge.
 MT. Montgomery was a member oi the firm of Dewberry & Montgomery He was charter member of the Hand- ley Memorial church. He came to Birmingham in 1882. and after engag- ing in the civil engineering work for sometime. went into the stationery
 At the Handley Memorial church MT. Montgomery was superintendent of the Sunday school and g member of the board of elders.
 He is survived by his widow and two sons. James N, and William Mont gomery. Dr. Albert Sidney Johnson, pastor of the South Highlands Pres byterian church. officiated at the serv- ices yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
FIRE ALARMS REACH . THE CENTURY MARK
All Fire Stations Kept on Continuous Runs During
 Cold Wave

Although 21 alarms were answered in the city yesterday. making the total of alarms since Saturday pass the century mark. not a serious fire occurred The continued heavy run yesterday surprised officials, as decline was expected fol- lowing the two previous busy days.
 The most serious fire yesterday oc- cured in the early hours of the morn- ing at Wylam, where 5 cottages were de- stroyed, together with their contents The residences destroyed consisted of a block on Eighth avenue between Forty fourth and Forty-fifth streets.
 The fire originated in the home of Harry Lee, which was a total loss The residences of George Taylor, A. c. Lusk Tom Marshall and John Jayne were also destroyed.
 In the city, as on previous days, the majority of the alarms proved to be fires caused by sparks on the roof. The dam- age in most instances was small.
 Saturday the fire department answered 36 calls in the entire city. while on Sun day 48 alarms were recorded. Yesterday sent the mark to record point for three consecutive days worok, with a total of 105
 Chief Middleton planes the cold spell for the increased business" and pre- diets normal conditions again as soon as the weather moderates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
Rogers Lectures on
 Invisible Side of War

Conscientious objectqrs got some hard knocks last night at Cable hall, where L. w. Rogers. national lecturer for the Theosophical society. spoke on 'The In- visible Side of War" It was the first of five free lectures which are to be giv- en in Birmingham and war was ana lyzed and discussed from the viewpoint of being the outcome of mental and moral forces recklessly generated by the race.
 "Non-resistance." the lecturer said, lis all right as rule of civil life. If man feels like turning his cheek to an assailant he has that right, but 1t is purely personal. As a unit of society he must think of his obligations to oth- CTS. for he has no right to take course that will finally make his wife and chil- dren also the targets of assault ana his country the prey of armed vandals."
 Tonight MT. Rogers will speak on Life After Death" with special refer ence to the soldier dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
NeU Years half holiday get here before twelve
BL2G:H:iii::;li;.S! /. .!;I1 ; ] HIS j ;!
 eHsu SToRx ln,aNlMGliAS

q wish that cities could run without money. My, but we twould have some town Nathaniel A. Barrett.
 q wish that Birmingham had man in Washington who could go before the powers that be and get what we are en- titled to down here, as easy as the man who lives in Atlanta and represents Geor- eia in the Senate. He goes before the national fuel board and compels Dr Garfield to give Atlanta coal that pe- longs to Birmingham, when they nave always bought their coal elsewhere until they could not get it. am hopinS thae one instance of this kind will favor BIT mingham in l9lS-that's all"-J. Mercer Barnett cheap big Kiwanee chief9
 q am wishing that Rotary Will double her record of activities for this year, ana that the troubles of every individual member will dwindle down to the same thin stand to which John Sparrow mas regulated the surplus growth on the top of his hcad."-val Nesbit, president Ro- tary club.
  Birmingham will be as successful In ped- ding dirt during the coming year as Frank Willis Barnett is in getting on every programme that is offered in Dir mingham in an oratorical line Tor Frank is never recorded as having spoken-he is just always present-and that settles it, for everyone who knows him knows that he spoke If he was there."-A c. Montgomery. president Real Estate Exchange.
 q am wishing that there will be per- feet and general harmony among aE oi the members of every civic organization or club in the city throughout the ensu- ing year. and especially between the or ganizations as a whole when it comes to doing war work or any other kind Of work of a civic nature. Arthur C. Crowder. president Civitan club and pres- ident-elect Chamber of Commerce.
 q want to see men just as good-which don't believe possible-take the place ot every man we have sent to the front under the colors during 1917 from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
COAL SITUATION
 IS GRAVE, STATES E. SECRETARYDUNCAN
Eastern Section of the City Partially Relieved, But Many Coal Yards in
 City Are Empty

The coal situation is worse at present than it has been in sometime, according to Secretary J. IT. Duncan of the Jeff efrson county fuel board. and numerous calls came into the office of the board yesterday asking for relief. A number of the large retail dealers in the city pr oper are out of coal, while Ensley, Fairfield, Wylam and that section of the city has very little fuel in the yards Several cars have been received in the eastern section of the city, which has partially relieved the situation in East Lake, Woodlawn, Avondale and East Birmingham. Reports from the only coal yard in Brighton state there is no coal there, while the retail dealers of Bessemer report a small amount on the yards, practically all of which is sold.
 The Jefferson county fuel board will meet Friday. instead of today, as New Years day will be observed by the mem bers of the board. and only one meeting will be held by that body this week. Daily conferences are being held by members of the board 18th Chairman Fowlkes and plans are being discussed by which the present coal ghortage may be relieved
 A report from every coal dealer in this district as to the number of tons on each yard and the amount en route will be filed at the local office today. The exact amount in the entire district ana the amount en route will then be available.
 The fuel board is of the opinion that some action will be taken by Dr. Gar field. national fuel administrator at Washington. on the message sent him last week by Sam P. Kennedy. state fuel administrator. asking that the boarsd be given more power in handling this matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 CHAMBER COMMERCE
President Elect Crowder Will Be Installed and Work for Year 4
 Outlined

The Chamber of Commerce will holds it's annual meeting Thursday, Jant,ary II. at wEich time A. c. Crowder. the new. president. will be installed and will address the meeting outlining the work to be done during his term of of flee.
 An address setting forth the accom- plishments of the Chamber of Com- merce since its organization will be made by Charles F. DeBardeleben.
 It is stated by Blanks Everett gen. eral manager of the organization, that a capacity crowd will attend this meet ing which will be held in the, audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce and ladies are especially invited. Re- treatments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
CIVIC BODIES JOIN |. FORCES ID LOCATE
 REPAIR SHOP HERE
Industrial Advantages of Birmingham District to Be Presented to War
 Department

Following the announcement made
 yesterday morning that the erection of
 a s2.oooooo Repair shop unit is contem-
 plated iif Atlanta. to care for the army
 camps in the southeastern states, the
 Chamber of Commerce and the Civic as-
 sociaticn decided to work together and
 present to the authorities evideA,ce show
 ing that Birmingham is the logi 'al loca-
 ton for this plant, and that as a matter
 of ;vstice it should be placed here.
 The war department will build three
 of these units, it is stated, one going to
 Atlanta. one to Fl Paso. Tex, and the
 other to Baltimore, according to present
 plans.
 A 5o-acre lot will be required for each unit, and the specifications call for shops one-story high, roo feet long and 700 feet wide. with II acres concrete floor space, and railroad sidings on three sides.
 Blanks Everett general manager of the Chamber of Commerce stated yesterday afternoon, 'the Chamber of Commerce and the Civic association have decided | to work hand in hand and see if by con- certed effort we cannot get the govern ment to recognize the industrial advan- tdSe Wnlcn blEHliiSndil hds lo oiAoA ~. | just such a plant as Is contemplated We have asked for recognition and are now going to demand 1t, and we will | look for some developments within the | next few days"
 The Birmingham Chamber of Con- merce and the Civic association have pjoined forces in an effort to get the | government to give Birmingham recog. milton in the distribution of federal l .'plums" in connection with army camps, | Messages have been sent to Senator J' H. Bankhcad, Senator Oscar w. Under wood, and Congressman George Huddle- | stop stating that Birmingham has been l called upon on various occasions, has exceeded her quota in every issue ana thinks it just that this city should DC l given some consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-01
WILL OF J. P. ROGERS PROBATED YESTERDAY

The will of J. P. Rogers. who died in Ensley on November 30. was pro- bated before Judge J. P. Stiles yes- terday morning. The estate was val ued at approximately sS0.00o.
 The administrators named fiji the instrument are his widow. Mrs. Molly P. Rogers. his brother. ]. T. Rogers. and his son, Claud J. Rogers.
 The beneficiaries under the provis- ions of the will are his wife. Mrs. Molly F. Rogers and his children, Mrs Frank Thompson. Claud J. Rogers. Mrs. Max Melton and Miss Mary Rogers. The home place in Ensley is left to his wife during her widowhood, the remainder of the estate to be equally divided. Provision is made whereby each child that marries before final settlement of the will shall receive 5000.