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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
EVEN CROSS, SICK
 CHILDREN LOVE
 SYRUP 0F FIGS
If feverish, bilious, constipated, give fruit laxative
 at once

Don't scold your fretful. peevish child. See if tongue IS coated; this is a sure sign it's little stomach. liver and bowels are clogged with sour waste.
 When listless, pale, feverish. full of cold. breath bad. throat sore, doesn't eat. sleep or act naturally, has stomach ache, indigestion, diarrhoea. give a tea spoonful of 'Ca1ifornia Syrup of Figs and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fermenting food passes out of the bowels and you have a we'll and playful child again. Chill dren love this harmless fruit laxative" and mothers can rest easy after giving it. because it never fails to make their little .insides" clean and sweet.
 Keep it handy. Mother! A little given today saves sick child tomorrow, but ret the genuine. Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown -urs plainly on the bottle Remember there are commercials sold here. so surely look and see that yours is made by the -California Fig Syrup Company" Hand back with contempt any other ng syrup.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
ECZEMA,
 OLD SORES. ITCHING SKIN
Blood Poison, Risings, Bumps, Pimples, Bone Pains, Cured By Pre-
 scription C-2223
Stop Paying Out a Lot of Money for Expensive Trips or Baths and Get We'll at
 Home at Slight Cost

Many of our readers will be glad to know that they can now get Prescrip- tion C-2223 at any of our home pre- scription druggists. It is all prepared, and so don't cost much. Dose is indi- cated on bottle, so you can easily cure yourself at home. C-2223 is liquid, and taken internally purifies and enriches your blood. sending flood of pure rich blood to the skin surfaces, joints and every part of the body. Pretty soon the itching stops. Eczema and old sores, pimples, risings and bumps are healed. Bone pains and rheumatic aches are stopped. your skin takes on the glow of perfect health. It would cost good deal to consult specialist, but you can get his prescription at lit- tie cost by asking for Prescription C2223. It also drains out of your sys- tenn all the uric acids and impurities that cause all the sores and humors.
 A physician's large sample bottle sent to any one, prepaid. for so cents. Ad- dress kC-2223 Laboratories, Memphis, Tenn. se% 4 SE #t 8&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
FRENCH ORPHAN FUND

Today an hours pay is being donated
 to the French orphan fund from every wage earner in Bessemer. The drive is drawing to a close and, as usual, Bes- semer is doing more than was expected by the most optimistic. Mrs. w. D. Tay
 Tor, chairman of this work, states that in all probability 100 fatherless children of France will be taken care of for year through the liberality of the people of this district. The four-minute speakers, who have contributed of their time to this cause. are Ben Perry, George Ross, George Bungartner. J. c, Lamar and John McEniry A committee appointed by l. B. Morton has rendered valuable assistance in making the drive sue cess, and consists of the following men w F. Golson and G. B. Hollingsworth, Howard McEniry and Rose Huey, ]. c. Farris and T. R. Bradley, Herbert kyser and Hugh McEniry, John Neal and j. H. Lecky, Fred Stover and E. L. Huey, Percy Benton and B. P. Harris Pat Moore and George Mcdowell. The chair men of the women's committees are as follows: Miss Bessie Lovett, Mesdames G. B. Hollingsworth, G. G. Neal, J. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
TROY

Troy. August 14.-(Special.) )-Troy has given her first hero in battle in France in the death of Haley McCas- Kill, eldest son of MT. and Mrs C. A. McCaskill, who was killed on the fir- ing line July IT. An official message was received from General Mccain to- day by Mir. and Mrs. McCaskill here. in which he announced the death and eN- pressed the regret of the nation,
 Haley McCaskill was P years old and unmarried. He had long been in the service of his country. being in the Troy Rifles, Company H. Alabama Ma tional Guards. before the trouble be- gan with Mexico. He went with the company to the Mexican border. doing service there. and after his return to Alabama transferred to the famous Fourth Alabama to get to Frarce. He went from Montgomery 10 Mineola, bGng Island, where the famous Rain bow division was organized. He has been in France for number of months, fighting gallantly in every battle in which his division took part. He is the second member of his company to bS killed, Rupert W. King of Banks, be- ing the first, being killed on July 1s
 The first bale of cotton for 1918 was brought to Troy by ]. P. Wood and sons. reaching Troy Monday afternoon about ' o'clock. It was grown on the Wood plantation about six miles south of TnIe. The bale weighed 42o pounds was sold at auction and bought by E. C. Bassett for 40 cents per pound.
 Thompson Brock, the 17-year -old son of MT. and Mrs. Will Brock, died at the family home on Orion street at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. His death was caused by a severe case of typhoid fever and he is the second of his fami- ly to die within two weeks of this disease, his sister, Miss Florence Brock, having died two weeks ago. He was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Frank B. Clark Enters
 U. s. Navy Service

Frank B. Clark. a prominent local citizen and president of the firm of Clark Malone Realty company, has en- listed in the naval service and will leave for New Orleans tonight. Though placed in deferred classification by draft officials MT. Clark could not re- sist the call and decided to cast his lot with those who ride the stormy main.'
 MT. Clark is nephew of Gen. Louis V. Clark and Is widely known through out the district. being trustee of the Real Estate exchange, a member of the Community, Southern and other clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Neus Of Besser1er
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

for other city purposes. and will be an immense help.
 The Children's Patriotic league met at the city park this afternoon at o'clock. The children are very much enthused
 over every branch of the league. Work was begun on the production of a Mother Goose pageant to be given in the near future. Mrs. B. L. Michaelson. Mrs. Corrie Gray and Miss Lucille Vicers are training the children for this pageant, which will be produced at the park. Sid ney kartus gave the boys some practice in drill work. The organizing of the junior four minute speakers was also a part of the afternoons programme.
 The following call has been issued:
 Young women, your country calls youl Our boys are giving their all, Many will be sent home wounded. Shall they suffer for lack of nursing? Are you 20 years old :? Have you a high school edu- cation? Enlist in the student nurses re- serve. or further information, apply 10 the woman's department of the United States employment bureau 26 Nineteenth street. north, Birmingham. Jefferson county has been requested to furnish 100 young women. Let Bessemer do her pa rf'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

Bessemer. August Especial. )-Thc
 board of revenue held it's regular meeting Tn Bessemer today at it's office in the Realty building. At this meeting the board ordered an election in the city of Bessemer on September Is, 1918, so that the voters of Bessemer may determine whether or not s-mill taxe shall be lev jed. beginning in 1919, for school pur- poses
 Recently the city council passed a res oiution requesting the county board of education to act in this matter, and that
 board in turn requested the board of rev. enue to order such election As the reg uiar election for city officers falls on , that date, it was thought good plan to ] have both elections at the same time. so that one set of election officers could hold both elections
 The city is now levying and collecting le-mili tax, of which goes into the general fund, and into what is known
 as the bond interest and sinking fund. This fund can only be used for the pur-
 pose of paying the interest on and for the redemption of bonds issued in 1902 1 and prior thereto, as provided in the I state constitution, and in having this electioff-called, it was and is the inten- tion of the city council not to raise the
 taxes but to divide the 5-mill levy here tofore made for the bond Interest and sinking fund. and levy mills for that purpose, and the other 8 mills to go for school purposes. if this election carries The tax rate would remain the same. This 3-mill tax. if voted, will be levied and collected by the county, and will increase the county rate mills or 30 cents on $10o. but to offset this the city rate will be reduced from 10 mills. s1 on $1G0, or ' mills, or 70 cents on $1Oo With the amount of money that will be on hand in the bond interest and sinking fund at the end of the year, a 2-mill tax will take care of all bonds issued in and prior to 1902, and the levy of this 3-mill tax will give to the city an addi- tional sum of $14.00o or $15.o00, which it can use to pay for school property, in- terest on school bonds, and for other purposes, which items have heretofore l had to be paid out of the general fund This will give to the city that much more money to use on the streets and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

Friends of Private Stewart M. Jack son, formerly of this district, will re- gret to learn that he was wounded in hospital in France. Private Jackson is member of the 167th infantry, Rainbow division. and previous to going to France had served on the Mexican border as member of the old Fourth Alabama regi- ment.
 Complimenting pr. J. T. Kent. who was recently commissioned captain in the medical corps and who leaves at an early date for his post of duty, the Aster chapter, 172, o. E. S., will entertain at a reception at the home of Mrs J. w. Gam, 26o4 Ensley avenue. this eve ming.
 There will be song service at dge- water Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock. The public is invited. The choir of St. Johns Episcopal Nchurchi is requested to assemble at the parish house this evening at o'clock to prepare music for the Sunday sery- ices.
 MT and Mrs. Virgil Morehead have named their young Son Thomas Garnet
 The remains of A. G. Brown were shipped by Echols & Angwin to Good water yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The young man died from injuries re- ceived at the steel plant Sunday night. at which time his ribs were crushed He was carried to the T. c, l. hospital, at which place he succumbed Tuesday aft ernoon. He was 3l years of age and is survived by his mother. Funeral serv- ices will be held at Goodwater this morn ing, with interment at the Goodwater cemetery.
 The members of Cunningham Red Cross chapter are requested to meet at the usual place for Red Cross work this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 George McPherson, son of Mir. and Mrs B. F. McPherson, of Ensley Highlands, has entered the radio training service for the United States navy at San Fran cisco He enlisted in Los Angeles, and out of 30 applicants, was one of six to be received After studying for three months in San Francisco he will later be where he will complete his course. Young McPherson is IS years of age.
 James Adams of Fairfield is visiting relatives in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

sia; Clare s. Stephens, Nevada, la; Henry c. Sutter, Marvel, Ill.,; Alton | D. Wagner, Canada; Frederick B. Will young, Franklin, Pa. DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION Corp. John M.e Hafner, Wahpeton, North Dakota. Privates James J. Beran, Chicago, Albert B. Danko, Passiac, N, J.; Thomas R. Parfitt Philipsburg, Mont DIED OF ACCIDENT AND OTHER CURSES sergt Arthur Francis Taylof, Ais, Arizona.
 WOUNDED SEVERELY
 Srgeants Harry T. Ashworth, New York; Harold H. Hummel, Pine Grove, Pa: Roberts A. Richardson, Mound City, Illinois.
 Corporals Ernest E. Hollon, Milan. Mo-; William J. James, New York; Ed win A. Reed, Des Arc, Mo; Arthur l.. Tomas, Beauxite, Ark.
 Wagoner Frank N. Clements, Minne- apolis; Ray Dawson, Salem, Ore.
 Privates Ralph Capatosta, Lowell, Citerony, Kenosha, Wis; Edward F. Crone, Covington, Ky; Joseph w. Fla herty. San Francisco Thomas P. Glynn, Paducah Ky; Robert Hattner. Aurora, III: Peter E. Kaloumiris, Haverhil', Mass; Louis H. Limerick, Dallas. 3Tex.' James E. Love, Girardsville. Pa; Will der E. Marston, Canton, Me; Thoma F. Moors, Climax, Ky; Harry Schneider. Brooklyn.
 VIC UNDED, DEGREE UNDETER-
 MINED
 Privates Albert E. Burgess, England; Joseph Pietowski, Dinsmore. Pa.
 MISSING IN ACTION
 sergeants Kenneth M. Brant, Meyers dale Pa.; David McMinn, Newport, Ky; William Mafera, Brooklyn.
 Corp. James M. Loughridge. Sellers vile. Pa.
 Private Howard Averill, Ellistown, N Y; Frank Capellupo, Italy; Clyde Conner, Carmi, ILL; Tony Dec, Russia; William Eaton, Ellensburg, Wash, James Gordon, Elizabeth, N. J.; Ever ett Miller, Joheph. Ore; Robert c. Mos holder, Mayersdale, Pa. Thomas D. Phillips, Philadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Last Tribute Paid
 Memory Anna Held

New York, August 4.-Several hundred members of the theatrical profession paid tribute to the memory of Anna Held at the. funeral services here today. The casket containing the body of the actress was draped with the American and French flags and surrounded with mass of flowers. The Rev. John D. Mur- phy. of Baltimore, conducted the serv- ices.
 The body will be buried in Paris, but will be put in vault here until after the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Negro Boys Convicted

John H. Colton, Richard Sp;vy James Johnson and Gus King. alias Johnson, negroes, tried and convicted recently of cRr-bt eaking, at special session of the Federal court will be taken to Wash ingtor today by Robert Norris, chief deputy marshall where they will be placed in the national training school for boys Colton was sentenced to four years in the bows school. while the others were given three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
94 AT KNOXVILLE
 FOR PAST 10 DAYS

Knoxvi,.e. rem, August 1t-The max imum temperature recorded in Kncxvr,le and viciaity has averaged 94 degrees for the last 10 days, and has not been equalled in August for almost half cen- ury, according to records of the weather bureau In August. 1900, this section eN- perienccd a heat wave for a short period, but at that time the maximum average was only 93e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

a splendid young man. employed by the Dollar Store.
 The funeral occurred at Oakwood cemetery, owing 10 the severe illness of another member of the family. and the burial followed immediately. Dr. H. c. Threadgill conducted the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

Capt. Mortimer Fl. Jordan. 1449 Mil ner Ccescent, Birmingham, died "t wounds.
 Private John w. Reames, Goodwa- ter. Killed in action.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
SECTION TWO KILLED IN ACTION

Corp. EdWard M. DoIan. Boston.
 Privates Howard F.. Brewer, New Brighton. Pa. Joe Crime, Roxbury, Mass; Gaspare Coppola, Italy; William Corbett, New York; Perry w. Crao- tree, Columbus, O.; James R. Dishong, Elk Garden, W. Va; Gaylord c. Dosch, Milwaukee; Louie Foreman, Fried. N. D.; John Kadinski Pittsfield, Mass: Harold A. Knapp. Edgewood Park, Pa i; John Konulis, Edison. N. J.; Dominick Mincci, Italy; Charles S.. Norton, Chel- sea. Mass; Alexander Stanorski, Rus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
I've UNDED, DEGREE UNDETER- MINED
MARINE LIST

Washington. August 14.--A marine corps casualty list issued today shows:
 Killed in action, A. wounded in action severely, 9; wounded in action. degree undetermined, 1; missing in action. 2. Total, 10.
 There are no men from southern states in the list
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

Cleveland taxicab companies have dispensed with men chauffeurs and now depend exclusively upon women t- run their machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

Washington, August IA. = Casualties among the American forces in France re- ported today by the war department Tor the army and the navy for the marine corps totalled 179. The army list ap- peared in two sections. the'first contain ing 101 names and the second 6S names. There were 10 marine casualties report ed The army list was divided as fol- lows:
 Killed in action >92; died of wounds, 26; missing in action, IS; died of accident and other causes, 2; died of disease, 10; wounded severely, "A; wounded, degree undetermined. ?; total, l69
 DAY LIST
 Washington, August 14-The army cas- ualty list today shows:
 Killed in action 69; died of wounds, 2l; died of disease, 10; died of accident and other causes. l. Total, 101.
 The list includes the following men from southern states:
 Killed in action: Private Ebert E. Dixon, Halliday, Ark; Tom w. Hollis, Forsyth, Ga.: Ernest F. McWilliams' Macon, Ga; John w. Reames. Route l, Goodwater, Ala.
 Died of wounds: Capt Mortimer Il. Jordan, 1449 Milner Crescent, Birming- ham. Ala; Private Albert T. Corpenlns'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
American CasudlfyList

Lenoir, N. C.; William P. Butcher 2f Mill avenue. Memphis. Tenn.
 Died of disease: Private Joseph R. Lawrence. R. F. D., Como. N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

James Adams of Fairfield is visiting relatives in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

The members of Cunningham Red Cross chapter are requested to meet at the usual place for Red Cross work this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-11
BETTER BOAT SERVICE ID HANDLE ALASKA PRODUCTS

Realizing the importance of getting to the outside markets, as soon as pos sible, fresh fish, Alaska's federal food administrator has taken up the matter of a new schedule of steamers plying the waters of Alaska, with the result that officials of all American bottoms have agreed to maintain south-bound schedule from Southeastern ports at least every three days. Recent meet ings have been held in Seattle and Ia coma by the steamship companies, and the fishermen, all of whom expressed desire to work together on a ''give and take basis"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-11
ALASKA'S FISHING INDUSTRY
 SHOULD NOW BE DEVELOPED

triotism. The Alaskan does, however, strongly protest against any condi- tion, natural or otherwise, which may have the effect of centering the pro- ducing part of this industry in Prince Rupert, as such a condition can only result in a continuation of the pres gradual loss of our principal fish in dustry to the United States, and the loss of an industry to Alaska that would, if economically developed, re- suit in the building of many pros porous fishing communities along the coast of Alaska. .....
 This industry is now predominant ingly American, due to the fact that it has been developed with bases at San Francisco and the ports of Puget soufd If the present methods of op- eration are continued without restric- tion the base will shortly be Prince Rupert, and the fleet and industry will become Canadian, just as surely as the Gloucester banker fleet became Newfoundlander; the United States will lose the only extensive fisheries it possesses, the. great need of which is now known to our people, both as a valuable source of food supply and as a training ground for the seamen which this nation will require for its navy and merchant marine.
 Nature has richly endowed Alaska with these fishing banks adjacent to her shores, and their rational develop
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-11

J. L. McPherson, manager of the Alaska bureau of The Seattle Cham Der of Commerce, has issued the fol lowing statement
 The great fishing industry of the North Pacific has been conducted along lines of economic waste that have resulted in the use of only the more valuable varieties of fish, in creased cost to the consumer and no commensurate return to the pro- ducer.
 It has been shown that from one half to two-thirds of the time of the fishermen is wasted operating from bases at Prince Rupert or at Puget sound ports, while the fishing vessel is transporting the catch to its base of operations. With the present need of food it would appear imperative that we conserve the valuable time of the fisherman and his equipment in a more economical handling of this in- dustry. This can only be secured by the landing of the catch at the near est port to the fishing banks, where it can be frozen or otherwise prepared and transported by freight-carrying steamships to a railroad terminus. If the Grand Trunk Pacific, through a shorter distance to the principal mar kets of the East, or due to other eco- homie conditions, is enabled to secureI a greater part of the transportation of this industry, the only regret of the Alaskans will be due to their pa
The Southern herald., 1918-12-20
AMONG NEW Wells AND HATS
Close Face Covering Is Invariably
Worn by Majority Of Well
Dressed American Women.

Volumes could be written about the
veil Of the well-dressed American wOm-
an Of today. Without the invarlable
close veil she never ventures abroad
in the daylight hours. One sees scarce
ly three smart flowing vells-if, of
course, one excepts the motor veil
during the entire season. All the pos
sibillties of veil are only realized by
one who has experimental with varl-
GUS kinds and colors. It was to the
veil that accompanied 1t that might be
ascrlbed much of the effectiveness Of
the little hat of henna-brown satin
recently seen, says Vogue. A wisp Of
darker brown feathers shot almost d.
rectly back from the left side Of the
brim, and a dark-brOwn tracery veil
gave wonderful tlnts to the wearer's
dellcately bronzed skin. A sable cape
thrown over the shoulders completed
this harmony Of warm brown.
There is a distinct predomlnance Of
small hats In the smart autumn MILL
merry. Satin, velvet and beaver are
among the most popular materials, anil
these assume soft dark tones, such as
dull blue, gray, taupe and brown. The
new henna brown, which is shade bOr-
dering on terra Gotta, while consider
ably in evidence In autumn costumes,
has not to any important degree in
vaded the field of millinery.
The Southern herald., 1918-12-20
Slim and SIMPLE
FrOcks Are Quite Unlike the
Mode Of Yesterday.
WaIstllnes Are caprIcious; Sleeves Of
Various Styles; Supply Of silk Is
Wondrous; Woolens Limited.

Everywhere one sees new clothes.
At first glance they seem quite like the
mode Of yesterday-and one resolves
With firmness to wear the things left
over. One looks again, relates a writer
In Harper's Bazaar, and discovers a
difference which lies not in the out
lines but In host of clever, artfully
planned details-and ones resolution
flies on wings.
In style all frOcks are slim and SIM
ple-Or at least they give that impress
sion. The skirts are of the well-known
"hobble" type, but they have all the
delights and one Of the regrets of the
hObble we used to struggle with so
Vallantly. Instead of the uncomforta-
bly, close confines Of other days, the
new skirts are so skillfully folded and
draped that though the slender lines
are scrupulously maintained the wear
er has plenty of room In which to
brave the curbstones
Walstllnes are indeed caprlci0us, for
while some reach aspiring heights,
others startle with their length. A few
stad and sober ones insist on being
normal. OF glrdles there are a-plenty
II one would have the swathlng kind
and one surely will-remember that
1t begins at the normal walstlIne and
is draped to give the effect of a long
slender waist.
Sleeves, always a law unto them
selves, are long and tight at times,
again only three-quarters. Some are
draped and some are "bells !" some are
banded with fur and some with heavy
material. Though the straight neck
line is still much liked, distinctive col