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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
First Formal Meeting of Executive Committee Under Chairman is Held in Montgomery, and It is Decided to Call County Chairmen
 Together -S6OOO Must Be Raised

Governor Henderson as a plan to raise s5o,000 by s1 subscriptions in Alabama to buy articles for Alabama soldiers before they leave for service in France. Reports from county chairmen, how ever. increase this amount by several thousand dollars.
 WANT WOMEN TO AID
 Governor Henderson. L. M. Bash inslxy of Troy and Chairman Hooper were appointed a committee to confer with women's organizations through out the state. preparatory to incor- porating within the state council of defense woman's committee.
 For various reasons county chair men have dropped out and Saturday appointments to fill these places were made as follows:
 Judge Edward Long of Walker. Prof R. B. Galloway of Sumter. Judge Perkins McLendon of St. Clair, Dr. R. J. Bateman of Pike, R. H. Richard son, Jr., of Limestone, J. B. Green of Lee. C. M. Pruett of Clay. O. B. Pruett of Barbour and Allen Northington of Autauga.
 TO FURNISH LABORERS
 Alabama must furnish S994 expert la borers for the. vast shipbuiding plan in- augurated by the government according to information received by the national council and sent to the state organi- zation. The nation needs 25,00O men, and the executive committee decided to give the call on Alabama the widest pos sible publicity.
 It was decided to institute a publicity to bring home to citizens who f.,r 4nxr { sity and the patriotic duty involved in assuming this extra war burden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
NAVY RECRUITS HoNORED

Miss Grace Bailey proved a charming hostess last evening when she enter tained at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bailey. at East Ressemer The affair was given in compliment to her brother. John Bailey, Robert Watkins and Happy Simpson. who have enlisted in the navy and expect to leave within short time for N~~eoiis The reception roc ms were tastefully decorated for the occasion in the national colors. Proeres- sive games and music were the features of the evening, after which refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
LEE.s BJRTHDAY

A large crowd gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Cunningham on Dartmouth avenue this afternoon at 3 O clock, at which time the members of the local chapter of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy rendered love- |ly programme in celebration of the birth day of Gen. Robert E. Lee The house vas tastefully arranged for the occasion in patriotic colors with huge Confed- crate flag as the central decoration. 'eThe Star Spangled Banner" was rendered by Mrs. Lucy Armstrong, as were the solos of Mrs w. B. Rue and Mrs. Cecil Cow an. The papers on Robert 2. Lee, the Soldier" and Lee. tht sIan. were most ir teresting and were rea1 hy Mrs. c. O. Gray and MrA l. p. Meag0llam. while
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Why Coal Is Cash

On November lst we adopted the policy of placing our coal department on a cash basis. This rule is general and impartial and implies no reflection upon the credit of any individual. Consequently, we re- quest our customers to be prepared to make settlement upon delivery of coal.
 Business as usual" is no longer possible in the coal place. We are endeavoring to serve the people fairly and to the best of our ability. We ask for their patience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

at the beginning that he was on his honor not to give or receive assistance from any person. notes. books, or any concluded his paper with a certificate as follows:
 T certify that I have not given as- sistance to anyone and that l have not received assistance from anyone or any other unauthorized source during this examination"
 There was much excitement among the members of the division because of the examination. The outcome of the general examination may be serious as to the continuance of many of the commissioned and noncommissioned of ficers in the division as some of the en- listed men, heretofore unknown, may show up their superiors.
 l.. C. Bush. the new general camp secretary, has arrived to relieve Secre- Stallings, who leaves to become the secretary of the Birmingham Young Mems Christian association and the state secretary for Alabama. MT. Stal- lings has done much while in charge of the work at the camp to get the army 'Y" work up to it's present high standard of efficiency. He has made many friends not only among the sol diers but among the civilian population as we'll.
 HOUSE MICE NEEDED
 Again an urgent appeal has gone out from Camp Wheeler base hospital stan for donation of house mice. Strange as this request may appear. mice are at the present time more urgently need ed than any of the supplies that have been so generously given by Macon, Montgomery, Atlanta, and other cities in the states of Georgia. Alabama and Flor ida. Because of the lack of mice many human lives are being sacrificed that could be saved by modern medical and meteorological methods.
 TYPES OF PNEUMONIA
 The doctors state that the Camp pneumonia epidemic is caused by a germ called the pneumo occus. which embraces large group of close ly related strains. These strains are further divided into four grops of closely related strains These strains are further divided into four groups or types. One-third of all pneumonia is type one. This particular type, they state, but no other one, can be treated by serum almost successfully as dip theria is treated with antitoxin.
 For the determination of this typo, house mice are infected with the sputum of the patient and this Is the only guide known for the administra- ton of serum. While the mortality rate of all types of pneumonia is extreme y high, it can be reduced to about per cent when treated with serum.
 The authorities at the base hospital ire urging all patriotic citizens of and other cities to send i've house mice either to the Red Cross headquarters here or to Camp Wheeler oase hospital Many soldiers lives can ,e saved by immediate action.
 q am Yankee and proud of it. but lust as equally proud of the fact that am a member of the Dixie division # the southerners. whose fathers proved themselves to be as brave fight ITS as ever faced hail of bullets" was brought out here tonight at the Gardner memorial service as the last public statement made by the soldier-stat nan. whose death occurred here this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
PROGRESSIVE PARTY

A most interesting meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Reeders' school when Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher of Birmingham and Mrs. c. E. Abbott of Feeders organized a junior Red Cross unit, composed of all the schools of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany of this district. Plans were for mulsted for the league, after which Mrs. Beecher gave the inspiring reading of Thou Shalt Not Pass" Mrs. Abbott who is chairman of the Junior Red Cross league, expects to organize the students of the Bessemer school immediately fol- lowing the midyear examinations.
 The Wednesday Music club will meet "Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Cecil Cowan on Clarendon avenue. All members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
No Orders Booked in Advance

The unusual conditions, so we'll known to all, have forced us to adopt a policy of not booking orders in advance of actual ar rival of coal. This policy has the approval of the local fuel board, and any deviation from it would be unfair to customers, as we'll as to ourselves, as it is impossible for us to say when any specified grade of coal will be received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Fellow Men and Women. You Don't Have To Be Cut Up. and You Don't Have
 To Be Tortured By Trusses."

Captain Ceilings made study of himself, of his condition-and at last he was rewarded by the finding of the method that so quickly made him well. strong, vigorous and happy man.
 Anyone can use the s.s me method; it's simple, easy, safe and inexpensive: Every ruptured person in the world should have the Captain Ceilings book. telling all about how he cured himself. and how anyone may follow the same treatment in their own home without any trouble. The book and medicine are FREE. They will be sent prepaid to any rupture sufferer who will i'll out the below ceupon. But send 1t right away -now w- before you put down this paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
INFORMATION ABOUT COAL
For the Guidance and Help of the Public

Owing to our inability to get sufficient in line with our service to buy run-of-mines and steam coal and give our customers and the general public the privilege of ordering it for use in their homes. While such coal is not as desirable for this purpose as the domestic grades, it will make heat and burn very we'll in furnaces and large heaters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

to save the government from disaster and interest all Americans in the saw ing of money. loaning it to the govern ment and becoming economical in every way, that the governments interest may be protected. Several of the leaders of the colored race spoke before the confer ence adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
NE WS OF BESSElNER
 MISS BERNEY GILLEN Correspondene


 Bessemer, January 9.-(Special.)- coal situation in Bessemer was relieved to some extent today when three cars of coal were distributed. One car was placed on the Alabama Great Southern railroad siding and was sold in small quantities to those who hauled their own coal. Sanitary Inspector George Shaw had charge of this car. while another car was placed on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad siding on Twentieth street and was sold by the ton and half ton, with the city wagons making the deliv- cries. The mayor sent the third car to Jonesboro, where 1t was distributed by Alderman Baniard Tillman.
 Mayor Jones expects to receive another car of coal Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Following Many Weeks of Schooling They Are Ques-
 toned on Regulations
HOUSE MICE BADLY
 NEEDED AT CAMP
Hospital Authorities Say Many Lives Can Be Saved if Rodents Can Be Secured for
 Laboratory
By GEORGE M. SPARKS

Camp Wheeler. Macon, Ga., January -(Specia1) a1)-Examinations in drill regulations were held for the entire Dixie division Saturday morning. For months and months there has been nothing but school. school, school for the men and officers of the division, and the big midterm examination was completed in one day. Every officer taking the examination was informed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks and ap- preciation to the general public as we'll as-to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and beautiful consolation shown us during our sad bereavement and also for the beautiful floral offerings.
 MRS. JACOB STEIN
 MIR. AND MRS. SAM STEIN.
 MISS DORA STEIN
 MISS MERRIAM STEIN.
 R. A. STEIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

Announcement has been made that George E. Rutledge has been appointed chairman of the campaign to be waged in this city for the national council of de- fense, which will start on Saturday, Jan uary 26, and continue through Monday. January 2S. Mrs. E. l.. Read has been made chairman of the woman's commit tee and will appoint subcommittees on Monday Booths will be placed in the various drug stores of the city and a committee will be sent to the churches on Sunday. This fund will be raised for the Alabama soldiers who are now in for eign service and to provide them articles which are not given by the government
 This afternoon about o'clock A. J.. Haffner father of J. E. Haffner of this city, was struck by a wagon belonging to the city. driven by John Morgan. ne- gro. Mir. Haffner was immediately re- moved to local infrmary, where it was announced that he had received severe bruises about the back of his head. MT. Haffner is about Ss years of age, and has scores of friends who will regret to learn of his accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

is understood that the half-ton deliveries practically double our delivery cost, it will be seen that we are not governed in this practice by any consideration of profits, but by the desire to give our available SUD- ply of coal as wide and equitable distribu- ton as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Our Telephone Service Increased

While we are not able to serve all the people with coal, we are endeavoring to answer every telephone call in the spirit of courtesy and helpfulness. You will under stand the pressure on our lines when we tell you that we have been answering, by actual count, phones at the rate of ITO per hour. To distribute this pressure we have installed in our coal department another phone-Main Line No. 9581. While this new phone is independent of our regular exchange number-3700, 3701, 37O2 and 3703-it gives the public another connec- ton with us. Say Main 9581," when you use it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Government Sets Prices

The cost of all coal at the mines is fixed by the government, and this determines the cost to us. Our selling prices are made by the local fuel administrator. Therefore, the cost of your coal is calculated by the fuel administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Yes-We Are Delivering

We are delivering up to the limit of our equipment, but our ability in this respect is hampered by severe weather, bad roads and other unusual conditions. Our custom is each morning to book orders as they are received, up to the estimated limit of our delivery capacity and our stock, and then to ask customers applying later to send to our yards for their coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
''cure Your
 Rupture Like
 Cured mine''
Old Sea Captain Cured His Own Rupture After Doctors Said
 Operate or Death"
His Remedy and Book Sent Free.

HIS Remedy and Book Sent Free.
 Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for many years: then he sustained a bad double rupture that soon forced him to not only remain ashore, but kept him bedridden for years. He tried doctor after doctor and truss after truss. No results Finally. he was assured that he must either submit to Q dangerous and abhorrent operation or die. He did neitherl He cured himself instead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

who was called here on account of the death of Captain Stein. has returned to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks
 Mrs. Lamar Meeks, Mrs. Melton Smith and Crawford Lathem wish to express their thanks for the many courtesies shown them during the illness and death of their mother, Mrs. Lucy Lathem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
CHURCH NOTICES

The Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of the First Methodist church, will take for his morning subject, Stewart: in the even- ing, Evangelist" The Epworth league will hold it's regular meeting at 6:3O o clock.
 Services will be conducted at the First Baptist church Sunday by the Rev, M. K. Thornton Morning subject, "The Com passion of Christi; evening subject, "A Place Prepared for Every Man.
 The Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will preach at both the morning and evening services. His morning subject will be, After the Light; in the evening. ITO Emmaus"
 The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at the home of Mrs Sheridan. on Berkley avenue. All members are urged to be present, as the yearly pledge for the mission work will be considered
 The Womans auxiliary Of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock in the church par lcrs.
 The general meeting of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs M. B. Purdy on Eighth avenue. at which time Circle No. will be host to the circles 1 and 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
PERSONALS

Lieut. George Murrah of Fort Sill. Okla. who has been the guest of rela- tives, will leave Sunday for his post
 Sergt. Norman L. Lefkovits of Camp Pike is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs Sam Lefkovits.
 David Trotter of the aviation corps now at Memphis. arrived today to be the guest of his family for the weekend
 Maxwell Reynold of Cincinnati ar rived tonight to be the guest of his par cnts on Fifth avenue.
 Robert Stein of Cincinnati, who was called home by the death of his brother expects to leave Sunday.
 MT. Heidingsfelder of Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
We Have Three Yards

One is in Elyton, one at 9th avenue and 21st street and one at Avenue D and 22d street. It often happens that one or more of these yards are out of coal at the same time. From this you will understand why we are sometimes booking and selling coal for deliveries in one section and not able to do it in another. We are, however, en- deavoring to distribute our cars of coal to our different yards in such a way as to make fair division for all sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
The Equity of Half Ton Deliveries

We are cutting our deliveries on lump coal to half ton to each customer in or der to make the coal go farther. When it
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-10

This is the flattering estimate ek-
pressed by Lebanon scribe who. We
nsree. knows what he is talking
about. Tech would have vaceum-
cleaned either Gettysburg or Suck
nell, the only two college teams
that we were fortunate TO see mere.
At no time was Tech compelled To
show her entire battery of ag5re5-
siveness. No team, called out her
utmost effort. and so STEADY VAS heI
play. that there was small ehahee cl
her getting ratified, no matter VINO
the foe was. Says the Lebanon OBJ
server:
we take the position that Harris
burg has one of the five strongest
High School teams that have played
in America in the last twenty years
They claim the worlds championship
and are we'll able to defend thsr
claim, Possibly Scott High school OF
Toledo, Ohio, may accept their ehat-
leuge, We call attention 70 our
statement OF last week that HaTrln-
turg Is stronger than any OF the coll
leEes Of the state, excepting PITT ana
state, Johnstown played scoreless
tic with Indiana Normal and indiana
held w, and J, TO 90 tie. Nhal
would Harrisburg do 20 w. and J''
Tho News' ranking of Pennsyl-
vania's ten leading High School foot
ball teams follows;
Harrisburg. Lebanon, Johnstowh'
Reading, Norristown, philadelphia
Central Pittsburgh, GreensouF5'
Easton. Lower Merton.
"Harrisburg has no contender for
first place in either High or Prep.
school hanks.
Lebanon gets second place overi
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-10
'GOOse Fighter Causes UprOar
at Lively Boxing Tournament

The blood thirsty boxing enthusiast
who demands a Knockout m every
bout and chortles with ghoulish glee
when the contestants trample their
rosined toes in deep gore would not
have been entirely satisfied with last
nights sparring tourney at the Mo
tive Power gymnasium at Boyd and
Reilly streets. This sort of pectator
has rather the Instincts of a Hun.
But the man with "a sense of humor
who relishes a genuine. hearty, laugh
occasionally had his moneys worth.
and more, when even Referee Jack
Zindell broke a smile at the perfectly
amazing antics of two kid boxers
who may not have beens more than
sixteen years of age. lie recognized
that a real laugh, like home run
with the bases full. stirs the solar
pleXus, makes the blood jump and
serves as a de luxe tonic.
This was what the patrons were
furnished in the second bout by Dick
Conlin, of Allentown. and Young Bel
mont, the Johnstown newsboy. The
latter sprang from his corner, at tap
of gong, like hungry catamount
on pigeon. He must have thought
himself Jack Dempsey lie instantly
awakened similar reveries IN the
mind of Richard who made a noise
like an angry goose and waded in
just as briskly. In the recollection
of spectators none had ever seen a
goosetighter. Richard would stand
dead still a fragment OF eternity,
keep his lips apart, somewhat sug-
gesting hairllp, and just hiss-ss-s SIS.
Some of the husky railroad men lock-
ing on nearly collapsed from laughter.
They likened the lad to siX-wheeler
blowing off steam, and proclaimed
him a real Motive Power athlete.
When the gooseboy plunged his right
smartly into the other tornudo's
heart the battle was over. for Ref
cree Zindell wanted no tragedy.
We rise to commend this referee
who was severely criticised later on
for calling off the bout between Raldy
Brandt and Dutch" Globlsh, of Lam
caster. Twice the latter took the
count of nine and when his face was
smeared with claret and his legs too
wabbly for support lie went down
again. Zindell gave him every
chance to recover, starting % count
a couple times and giving him breath.
But seeing his condition he waved
him out, while. with the fighting
mans never give-up Instinct, dutch"
whined for "the whole count" and
wanted to return. \ spectator took
this occasion to shed his coat and
challenge the referee but Zindell did
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-10
Harrisburg Will Blaze at
Reading Live Bird Shoot

brig, of Reading; E. NJ. Shaw. of
Pittsburgh; Alleman, of West Fair
view; Hepler Martin Shank and Sc
gelbaum, of Harrisburg.
These champs" have to go some
when they come here to travel with
our home towners, Fred, John and
Hep-"go to its boys-all over the
top"
Secretary A. K. Ludwig, of the
Hercules Gun Club, is making ar
rangements for the meet for the past
month or two and the event prom
ises q big success. Elaborate troph-
les will go to the winners. Shooters
headquarters during the meet will
be Hotel Penn, Sixth and Penn
streets, Reading.
Last year James Somers, of Eas-
ton, Pa; Harry b. Ziegler, of Liner
ick, Pa, and II. c. Hoffman, of Phil
adelphia tied on twenty kills, in the
shootoff. Hoffman won by killing
twenty straight. Programs will be
distributed shortly, giving full par
ticulars of the handicap. All sports
men are cordially invited to COM
pete.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-10
Tech High Could Beat
Anything in Pennsylvania
Except Pitt and State''

Johnstown because OF greater all-
round strength through harder
schedule.
Reading with only one defeat,
given by Lebanon. has q clear title
10 fourth position.
"Norristown had a wonderful team
wlsh but one deSeat at the hands Of
Reading. Norristown eliminated the
schools OF Philadelphia ana the SUI
burban districts.
philadelphia Central won the pig
city trophy but the coaches of the
city schools generally agree that
Norristown can defeat the city
champs.
"Pittsburg. Greensburg and Eas-
ton follow with no discussion neees-
sGry.
Lower Merton won the Philndei-
nhia suburban title and ranks tenth
in the state
Lebanon is proud that her team
gave Tech the closest battle. Johns
town, defeated 1911. had ten days to
prepare, and had heavier team than
Lebanon, but did not make the show
ing that Lebanon made October IL.
says the historian;
Lebanon can we'll be proud of her
High School football team, which has
the undIsputed championship of East
eru Pennsylvania. including the High
Schools Of Philadelphia. This is
fine record and the city is justly
proud OF Captain Miller and his
great team. In Central and Western
Pennsylvania no team has the
strength of Lebonon excepting the
wonderful aggregation at Harris
burg. Second place in the state Is a
high position for small school like
Lebanon" ....