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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Crowder Announces
 Plan for Registering
 Thirteen Million Men
fContinued from Page One)

(Continued from Page One) the response of the men who will be required to register under the new law will be as patriotic and as complete as that which marked the registration Juno 5. 1917
 ..Fundamentally, the processes of the selective draft rests upon the principle of heroic sacrifice that has made the American army In this war an estab- lishment faithful to the best traditions of the American people. Now as in the previous registration, the method of America is to be given opportunity to demonstrate it's undying loyalty to the renubIic and to manifest it's faith i'll those principles of free government for which the civilized nations of the world are battling in the most mo- mentous war of the ages"
 Existing draft machinerysin the diff ferent states will be used to enroll the 13.000, GOO men. General Crowder said. with such additional registrars as may be necessary. The actual reg istration will be made in the custont ary precincts within the Jurisdiction cr each board The boards have been re- ouested to appoint immediately one or more registrars for each precinct within their jurisdiction on the basis of having one registrar for each so raeiat rants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
A BROWNING BOOK
Fly DIR. GEORGE EAvEs

It is always a delight to find real book. For there are books that are only symmetrical arrangements of paper and binding, pretended books. dead because they are dumb. There are indeed books have been unborn, because they are meaningless drivel, inanity, silly and wasteful. because they challenge attention only to disappoint it. Librarians know this, to their sorrow.
 What challenge it is to walk our public library between rows and piles of such challenges, with the question flung at you by each one of them: "Have you read me? Don't you think me worth whiie?" or You may discover friend and teacher in mel" In some such state of mind I picked up the other day c. K. Chesterton's monograph on Robert Browning. in the English Men of Let ters'' series, and grasped it as I would the hand of visitor from loved lands. For some mysterious reason had never learned that Chesterton had done this thing, did not quite believe that he could do it really well, and could only dsbelieve that he would do anything otherwise than notably.
 He has done 1t notably. nay well, very we'll The years have gone by, with such a work available, and I did not know it! Thanks to the public library, I have found a book, one more dear friend, wise and stimulating and com municative. And this I want to say to all who would get new grips on Brown ing: Have you read Chesterton's noble little book?' If not, do so. First pub lished in 1903, nine times since then it has been reissued, so that I am confess ing myself a busy man never to have caught 1t in these IS years. But It Is fresh and fair and breezy still, and there must be many as ignorant as l of the splendid thing possible for their souls therein.
 An old hymn says "Haste thee away! Why wilt thou stay?" and not irrever- ently I quote 1t in the present applica- ton. hot day ceases to be hot and a long night grows brief with such solace at hand. If you think that Brown ing is only puzzle, get Chesterton to introduce you. Days and nights to come will be more pleasant, and life more rich, and thinking more recreative, when you come to know these two other souls, the one through the other and both through each For Chesterton reveals as much of himself as of his hero even when most cOnCtEuGu to ccL iolSH eio mind of Browning. The present volume is a new addition to the library. and rather think am the first to use 1t.
 At any rate. let the doubter turn to na res 4S and 49 to read how Browning is not the poet of thought. but the poet of passion, and how this common mis- apprehension is set right, and then let him tor her) go on and finish the zVo too brief but sufficient pages.
 But I must stop! Weary of war and politics, go and talk awhile with the inamartals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
FINE WATERMELONS
 ON l.. & N. TEAM
 TRACK YESTERDAY
1927 Sell for Over $500, Weighing From Forty to Sixty
 Pounds

A carload of the finest watermelons received in the Birmingham market this year was on the Louisville and Nash vile railroads watermelon track, be- tween Eighteenth and Twentieth streets. yesterday
 The melons were grown in Chiffon county and were received in Birming- ham Wednesday. J. E. Nevins pnrchas- ing them from the grower. paying 3 little over a50o for the lot. There were 1o27 melons in the car and. with tho exception of about 26, they weighed from 70 to 50 pounds each.
 There is a very small supply of melons on the market now, only three cars being on the tracks yesterday. and these were more than half sold out. It is reported that the crop in central Alabama has about all been marketed, and up to the present time very few melons have come in from north Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
PRESIDENT GOES
 FOR CONFERENCE
 WITH COL. HOUSE
Accompanied by Dr. Grayson, Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson Journey
 to New England

Manchester. Mass, August 15--Pres- ident and Mrs, Wilson came here today for few days rest in the seclusion of colonial mansion on the picturesque north shore. Visits were interchanged with Col. II. M. House. the Presidents intimate friend. but most of the time was spent in the out-of-doors, enjoy ing some of the delightful weather of the present summer.
 The President and Mrs. Wilson were accompanied by pr. Cary T. Grayson. the Presidents physician. The visit. Dr. Grayson said. was for the purpose of giving the President an opportunity for a quiet conference with Colonel House. While few social calls had been planned, Dr. Grayson said. tha Presidents chief desire was for quiet, and he earnestly requested the news paper men not to follow the President on his automobile rides, as has been the custom on previous visits to New Eng land.
 So keen was the desire of the Presi- dent for seclusion that he and Mrs Will son took up temporarily by themselves a recently vacated summer residence with servants left behind by the pre- vious occupants. The house, with it's imposing colonial pillars stands in the midst of spacious grounds on a rugged point commanding q view of the sea. In the rear the land, thickly set with pine trees, slopes down into a pretty vale.
 Tn no previous visit to New England has the President had more guards to insure that he will not be disturbed. In addition to an increased force of secret service men detail of marines from Boston picketed the grounds. Dr. Gray son pointed out, however. that the guard was only the same as had been thrown about the President since the United States entered the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
The Allied Army of
 Birmingham Abroad
Secretaries Here for Information in
 Regard to Plans

The fame of the allied army which put Birmingham over in all war activities has spread abroad. Last week the Sixth fed eral reserve district goRe chairmen at a meeting in Atlanta made request of Field Marshal J. Frank Rushton for the details of the allied army campaign plans.
 Yesterday H. T. Henley, secretary-man- ager of the Board of Commerce of All bany, was in Birmingham conferring witt Field Marshal Rushton and others with regard to the fourth Liberty Loan plans. MT. Henley stated that the man. aeers of the fourth Liberty Loan cam paign in Albany wanted to adopt the plans of the allied army for use in that city.
 While in the city MT. Henley called at the Chamber of Commerce and paid his respects to General Manager F. A. Fenimore.
 Morgan Richards, secretary of the Selma Chamber of Commerce and presi- dent of the Southern Association of Com- mercial Secretaries. also was caller at the Chamber of Commerce during the dQV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES |. coRBETr.

| Mike Donovan's fighting career, which began with his 97-round battle with Jack Boyne, in 1866, came to its conclusion in 1882. At that time Dono- van stood supreme among the middle weight fighters of the world. He had taken on and whipped every foeman who cared to face him. And, in his climb to the top he fought some of the most bitterly contested battles in ring history.
 The great Irishman fought Mike Conroy a short time after the Boyne battle, Conroy had a fair reputation as garded as sure winner over the 20- year-old Donovan. But Mike outclassed his rival. Conroy, seeing defeat staring him in the face, resorted to foul tac- tics in an effort to win. Those actions stirred Donovan to even greater ef- fort and he repaid Conroy for foul- ing by giving him a most artistic beat ing.
 A few weeks later Donovan walked into restaurant in Chicago and there was confronted by Jimmy Conroy. a brother of Mikes. who was q heavy- WeiSnl bdtllcT Ol CpHS1uSTdpie fepule.
 And so you're the fellow who whipped by brother, eh?" Mike did not answer.
 "You think you got away with some- thing, don't you?" sneered Jimmy. "Welr you didn't because right now I'm going to beat you within an inch of your life just to even up for what you did to Mike"
 And the big bully swung for Dono- van. almost before he had a chance to make a defense, A crowd of Conroy's friends circled around the two men, each and every one urging on Jimmy Conroy to "beat that little upstart to a pulp" They crowded in as close as possible and every time Donovan at tempted to sidestep one of Conroys rushes those plug-uglies would stick T foot in his way and try to help Conroy in attempting to trip Donovan. When Donovan backed close to them they would kick him or punch him in the back.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
MINER TAKES YIN HE- PATICA AND GETS
 WELL
Recommends the Famous Win Hepatica Prescription to All Who Suffer From Stom- ach, Liver or Kidney
 Trouble

Luther Collier. well-known miner of Madsonville, Ky, writes in this note regarding his relief from rheumatic pains stomach, liver and kidney trouble:
 T feel very much improved as result of taking Win Hepatica. I had been suffering with liver and kidney trouble, but since taking Win Hepatica am relieved of the rheumatic pains, my digestion is good, and my liver and kidneys are not bothering me any more.
 T recommend this valuable remedy to anyone troubled with stomach, liver inactivity or rheumatism"
 Come in and get bottle of this won- derful pature prescription and try it on our Recommendation.
 Greene Drug Co.,. Birmingham. Ala; Pegram- Patton Drug Co, Bessemer. Ala Mitchell Drug Co, Warrior, Ala; Berney's Pharmacy, Ensley, Ala; c. J. Donald Drug Co. Fairfield, Ala.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Mrs. w. H. Davis, Pioneer
 Citizen, Died Yesterday

Mrs. w. H. Davis. one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham. died at the residence, 17o1 Tenth avenue. south, yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. She was about s5 years of age. and is sur vived by her two daughters. Miss Maude and Miss Rose Davis, and son. Claude Davis. of Chicago. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow. the hour to be announced later.
 Mrs Davis had resided in Birming- ham for 30 years and was known for her devout consecration to church work. being affiliated with the Southside Bap- tist church. She was 3 great worker in all church movements. and was ono of that home loving type that left its impress upon all with whom she came in contact. She had been in failing health for three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Conscience of the Soldier William Ernest Hooking. in the Yale

Review.
 One of the most extraordinary qualities of human nature is its power to recog- nize when it is being affected by gem eral tendency, and to institute counter active measures At the theatre one per ceives the oncoming of the emotionafon siaught and fortifies himself; 80 with the excitement at great game. or with the of fear in an emergency. Tn the same way, every soldier knows more or less clearly that he is subject to the illusions of the unusual. and is to this extent on his guard Despite all superficial disturbances. mans con science is the most persistent and un- yielding of his mental ingredients; and every man remains the keeper of his own conscience. When the first chaotic period of readjustment has ended in the making of new habits and q recovery of some mental steadiness, he finds that what he has cared for continues to exist. even if his direct active connection with it Is broken. It's laws, so far as they are valid, still bind him, and perhaps the more firmly because what he has cared for is out of his present reach: The boy who can keep alive his communica- ton with his own family has a power ful stabilizer in the unsettlements of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
SERT. HAIGHT TELLS GORGAS PEOPLE HOW
 THEY CAN AID U. s.
Crittenden and Culman Also Speak to Workmen at Alabama Power
 Company's Plant

"The tide has now turned" declared Sergt Haight of the Canadian army, in addressing the 400 workingmen in the moving picture airdrome at the Warrior reserve steam plant, being built by the ordnance department at Gorgas. Ala.
 It is not yet time. however, to become too optimistic, rather it is the time Tor more work. for more power, and as the big push increases, the demand on you at home will still further increase. This beloved country of yours is up to it's neck very end. Germany made her greatest mistake when she forced this country into the war. It was inconceivable to her that any country would enter the war except for selfish reasons. and the high motives tha. induced your country to en- ter are way beyond the comprehension of the German mind. Germany's system is as cruel to the Germans as 1t is to her enemies. Her steam roller tactics, by which she sent wave after wave of her shock troops against the allied lines, can no longer avail, for for the first tine the German high command must taks count. for it no longer has the men 10 throw away. This job can be finished ny next year if you all get together and push. We have got them on the rue now, but in order to keep them there, every man must devote his entire ener- gies to the support of the men who are doing the active fighting over there"
 T. J. Crittenden. state director of tho four minute men, in 8 very forceful and emphatic speech. declared: There must be no tilers and no idling. The rich anu poor must now work, and work six days week, and full hours every day Sta; where you are put, men, and when you are through with your jobs, file your application with the United States enls ployment service and let them direcs you to another job. In order for you of the industrial arm to attain the best re . suits, there must be cooperation, cc- operation between you and your employ. CTS, and co operation between you ana your government"
 Lieut.. c. w. Culman. who preceded and introduced the speakers, explained to the men the importance of the work done by the handful of British and Canadian troops, who were sent over to stop tho rush of the Huns. They were held at Ypres. and they have been held ever since. 50 that the allies could bring ur their reserves. This country of ours has now thrown in the balance of power. and as the time for the big push approaches. it is all the more necessary for you men here to work to the end that our man will have the necessary shot and shell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Indians OuerLook Chance to Gain
Among fhe Bleacherites Fair Hits and Foul Chatter Garnered From the National
 Past;me

seven straight toward the first of the season, but is getting his bumps reg ularly now. Ruth and Bush will prob- ably do the hurling for the Red Sox in the big series with Jones in reserve. And then again Bagby Coveleskie and company may serve slants for the American league against the Cubs.
 A letter has been received from Charley Ward. former infielder of the Dodgers. announcing Grover Alexan- der's safe arrival lover there" Big Alex and Ward are in the same bunch. They may get an opportunity to play little of the grand old game in Lon don before moving up where the boys gre sending leaden messages to the Hans.
 As soon as Jack Dempsey put Fred Fulton to sleep he called off that match with Billy Miske, which was scheduled for Saturday night in Atlanta. Phila- deiphia is now offering sl0,000 for an eight-round go between these two pugs, which means that they will very soon mix matters in the snail village.
 Lee Fohl. angered at the indifferent work of Roth, his outfelder, has sus- pended him for the remainder of the season. Roth. though heavy hitter. has not been showing the stuff lately, and Manager Fohl decided to apply the tinware as a reward.
 Officials of the St. Louis club are pleading with the stockholders for more money on which to run the club this winter. The packers of the Cards recently put $60,0o0 into the pot but that's all gone now and they are asked to kick in with $9o,000 more. Approx imately s125,000 Is still due Mrs. Brit ton, former owner of the club.
 The Athletic club is having big festival on its terpsichorean arena to- night. Indoor athletics of the tango variety will constitute the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16

Next to Hun-killing, politics is the biggest sport of all, but unlike the former, it merely stays the character without shedding blood. If the utter ances of all candidates were compiled in book form, wouldn't 1t make eiuel- dating reading matter for the off snring of future generations? Yes, it would-not.
 Sneaking of statesmen, we ran across that noted campaigner, Scott Chestnutt, inc other day. He was sauntering down the boulevard wearing new cane After being boldly halted in his promenade, the political strategist lighted 8 piece of hemp and told how it was done.
 "What we really need down here :" said Scotty, in conclusion, lis one or two real bosses like you'll find in Tammany. Now, you take my race for lieutenant governor g few years back. With the proper man behind the gun. I could have gotten the gravy in a walk. It taint the candidate, it's tho guy that pulls the wires who really wins the race"
 Boston continues to maintain it's two- game lead over Cleveland in spite of playing mediocre ball. Yesterday the White Sox gave Cleveland another chance to creep up on the leaders, but Lee Fohl's team didn't have the punch to put 1t over. That Yankee outfit is playing the canine in the hay trough they can't win the pennant themselves, but they are trying to keep every body else from getting it. Washington is hanging on behind the Indians, but seems content to follow the leaders.
 Carl Mays has apparently lost most of his effectiveness. The big boy won
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
SPORTS
 I.0CAL-BY WIRE
LOCAL-BY wInE

most unequal ever staged. Everything was against Donovan. Faced by a man 50 pounds heavier and nearly six inches taller and surrounded by toughs who were helping Conroy in every foul way possible, it didn't look as if Don- ovan had chance in the world for vic- tory.
 But Donovan won. Mike. by wonder full cleverness, avoided most of the ter rife rushes of his rival who tried to down him with intent to kick Mike into insensibility. Fighting cooly and with splendid judgment, Mike seized every opportunity. He never swung a punch until he was sure it wouldd hit it's mark. But every punch carried the weight of Mikes 1.-the body behind 1t. After the men had been battling for nearly 20 minutes, the tattoo which Mike had been beating on the stomach of the larger man began to tell. Then Mike went after the wearing Conroy with redoubled fury and by shifting his attack from head to stomach and back to the head again he sent Conroy tottering to the fioor The big fellow got up and Mike dropped him again. And there he lay--helpless.
 Then Donovan broke his way through the circle of Conroys friends, backed up against wall and then facing the 
 You're cowards--every one of you. You don't know what a square deal Is. You didn't play fair while | was fight ing Conroy. Every one of you are yell low. If any one thinks otherwise, let him step forward and I'll fight him."
 The crowd, numbering a dozen or more of as tough crew as one could find in a days search, looked at each other, then at Donovan-and decided that they'd just as soon let the speech go unchallenged. So few of them picked up Conway and helped him out of the place, while the others dropped behind, leaving little Mike Donovan in possession of the room.
 In all the years that I've been de- voted to pugilism I have known many incidents of bravery: many cases where sublime courage in face of tremedous odds won battles. But never knew of one which eclipsed that of Mike Dono- van on the day that, alone and friend less, he whipped big heavyweight who was aided by his friends, and then coWed dozen toughs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Major Akers to Instruct
 Civic Association Class

The Civic association military training class will meet tonight. at which time Maj Tom Akers will instruct the mem bers in drill. radio and signal work. This class was organised short time ago and is opsn to all men of the draft age, including men 1S to 45 years of age.
 New members are being enrolled daily and much interest is being manifested in the work by the civilian soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
Marguerite Clarks Weds
 New Orleans Officer

New orleans. August 15-Word was received hero tonight of the marriage ;n Greenwich, Conn, today of Mar guerite Clark. the moving picture ac- tress. and Lieut. H. F. Williams of New orleans, son of . wealthy local lum. ber man. Lieutenant Williams met Miss Clark while she was here in the interest cf the third Libesty Loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
SPORTS
Dauid Guy Wins Nation Stake
 Ouer Fauorite Hollywood Bob
Valentine Drives in First Under Wrie in Hotel AdeIpha Money-Pop Geers and Walker Take Other
 Grand Circuit Events
EDITED RY U. P, M,DAYID, JR.

15For the first time of the trotng decided the David Guy Oetnger brothers of Poughkepe Y and driven by Murphy There starters and Hood Bob picked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16

oIu " z .uo v III LIE sSS0hu uS0%
 The winoga stock farm stake of $5oo05 divided honers with the Matron and resulted in a popular victory for Ed Geers. who drove June Red home first after Alma Forbes had taken the first heat. In addition to first money, Geers was presented with 2 silver cup by E. T. Stotesbury.
 The Hotel Adelphia stake of ssooo was won by Un with two heats n 1:o5A. In the first heat. Valentine LOOK things easy and was jogging down the stretch when Murphy came throusA with a rush and landed the heat with Billy Jackson in 2:1oA, un going to chances in the next two heats and won chances nthe next two heats and won handily.
 The Royal Knight took the Bulls Head Bazar stake of 5000 for 2:ls trotters. The summary;
 2:09 pace, Hotel Adelphia stake, three heats; purse 5000 and silver cup; Un (valentine) .......-...... Billy Jackson fMurphy>...,.. l 7 Windsor Todd (Stout) ....... ' Time. 2:loz; 2:o5H; 2:osh.
 
 The Matron stake for s-yeaF-old tros- ters, 2 in heats: purse Sss77; David Guy (Murphy) ....... ! Nella Dillon tSerrilD ....... Peter Vonia (Cox) ...,......, Hoilyrcod Bob, Siika and Peter Juns also ran.
 Time, 2:o6A; 2.o5A; 2:osA.
 2:11 trot, Winogo Stock Farm stakei purse $5o0o, three heats; silver cup 10 winner: |. Alma Forbes (Acerman) ..... Blanche Carter (stouf) ..,... Ante Guy and Lucky Glover also rah' Time, 2:0sA; 2:o5h; 2:0sA.
 2:l6 trot Bulls Head Bazar stake. three heats; purse S2o00: The Royal Knight tWaikerl'. Taoita (Fleming1 .......s.... Selah Baird (Murphy)-- Lotta Watts, Miss Isabella McGregcr, On the Rhine and Princess Vincent also ran.
 Time, s:osA. 2:osA; 2:esh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-16
PERSONAL

T. B. LaBonte, for the past II years with J. Blach Sons, has sev- cred his connection with that firm to become associated with the Trivers clothes force. MT. LaBonte enjoys 9 large acquaintance in Birmingham.
 Senator and Mrs. O.. w. Underwood will return to Washington sunday morning on the Birmingham special.