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Gilpin observer., 1918-09-12
Il Seemed Better to Parrot the Belgian

Il Seemed Be- ter to Parrot the Belgian.
gian sat next to me and his wife next
to him. I was hoping that other civil
ians would occupy the remaining two
seats at my table, because l did not
relish the idea Of having to sit through
the show with German soldiers within
a few feet of me. That would certainly
have spoiled my pleasure for the even
ing.
Every uniform that came in the door
gave me cause to worry until l was
sure 1t was not coming In my direction.
! don't suppose there was single sol.
der who came in the door whom
didn't follow to his seat-with my
eyes.
Just before they lowered the lights.
two German officers entered. They
stood at the door for a moment look
ing the place over. Then they made a
baeline in my direction and 1 must
confess my heart started to beat a
little faster. hoped that they would
nnd another seat before they came to
my vicinity. but they were getting
nearer and nearer and realized with
0 sickening sensation that they were
headed directly for the two seats at
my table. and that was indeed the
ease:
These two seats were in front Of the
table facing the stage and except when
the officers would be eating or drink.
ing their backs were toward me. and
there was considerable consolation in
that. From my seat could have
reached right over and touched one OF
them on his bald head. 1t would have
been more than u touch, I am afraid
II could have gotten away with II
safely.
As the officers seated themselves
q waiter came to us with a printed
bill-of-fare and program. Fortunately,
he waited on the others first and
listened intently to their orders. The
officers ordered some light wine. but
my Belgian neighbor ordered Book
for himself and his wife, which wat
what had decided to order anyway
as that was the only thing could say
Heaven knows would far rather have
ordered something to eat. and l was
afraid to take a chance at the pronun
ciatiop Of the dishes 1t set forth.
There were number Of drinks LISTED
which ! might safely enough have or
dered. For instance, noticed "Lemor
Squash, 1.50." "Ginger Beer. L.
"Sparkling Dry Ginger Ale. L.
"Appolinaris, L." and "Schweppei
Soda, O.SO," but 1t occurred to me thai
the mere sact that I selected some
thing that was listed In English nigh
attract attention to me and something
in my pronunciation might give fur
ther cause for suspicion.
It seemed better to parrot the Bel
gian and order ''Bock" and that wal
what ! decided to do.
One item ON the bill Of fare tanta
lized me considerably. Although It wa
listed among the "Prizxen de-
dranken." which took to meal
"Pricas - drinks" II sounded ver.
much - me like something to eat
and Hssvsn knows would rathe
Gilpin observer., 1918-09-12

As wandered through the streets I
frequently glanced in the cafe win
dow as / passed. German officers
were usually dining there, but they
didn't conduct themselves with any
thing like the light-heartedness which
characterizes the allied officers in
London and Paris. was rather sur
prised at this because in this part Of
Belgium they were much freer than
they would have been in Berlin.
where, 1 understand, food is compar-
atively scarce and the restrictions
are very strict.
As have said, my own condition in
this city was in some respects worse
than it had been when l was making
my way through the open country.
While had place to sleep and my
clothes were no longer constantly
soaking, my opportunities for getting
food were considerably less than they
had been. Nearly all the time was
half famished. and I decided that I
would get out Of there at once. since
was entirely through with Huyliger.
My physical condition was greatly
improved. While the lack of food
showed itself on me. had regained
some Of my strength, my wounds
were healed, and my ankle was
stronger. and although knees were
still considerably enlarged, I felt that
l was in better shape than I had been
at any time since my leap from the
train, and was ready to go through
whatever was in store for me.
Gilpin observer., 1918-09-12
CHAPTER xIv-contInusd.

decided promptly that the safest
place for me was as far back as pos
sible, where would not be in the line
Of vision Of others In back Of me. Ac-
cordingly slouched over to table
on the platform directly opposite the
stage and took the seat against the
wall. The whole place was now in
front Of me. I could see everything
that was going on and everyone who
came in, but no one, except those who
sat at my own table, would notice me
unless they deliberately turned around
to look.
The place began to fill up rapidly.
Every second person who came in the
place seemed to me to be German
soldier, but when they were seated at
the tables and got a chance later on
to make a rough count. I found that
in all there were not more than hun
dred soldiers in the place and there
must have been several hundred civil
ians.
The first people to sit at my table
were a Belgian and his wife. The Bel
Gilpin observer., 1918-09-12
Free From coneelt.

II am glad to see you are free from
that conceit which prompts profess
sional jealousy" said the man who as
sumes q patronizing and paternal
manner. "Well." said the young &C.
tor. languidly, ITO tell you the truth.
I haven't seen any actors whose work
suggested any reason. whatever for my
being 3ealoua."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Jewish Relief Committee
 Gets Appeal From Galicia

Stockholm, Tuesday, December IT. (By the Associated Press.)-Dr. Ehren- pries, chief rabbi of Stockholm, has re- quested Ira N. Morris. the American minister, to transmit to Jacob H. Schift of the Jewish relief distribution com mittee in New York the following ap. peal:
 "The needs of the victims of pogroms in Galicia are appalling. The situa- ton in Lemburg is especially terri ble. Thousands of families are home less and there are numberless old and sick persons without shelter and ex- posed to the severe winter weather. Countless orphans of pogrom victims are helpless Immediate help is urgent ly required"
 The Stockholm committee has tele graphed more than 5000 Austrian crowns to the sufferers and additional funds are being collected. Dr. Ehren- preis is a native of Lemburg. In his message to MT Schiff he suggests the sending of Scandinavian Jewish com mittee to Lemberg personally to dis tribute any funds collected in the Unit ed States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

Secretary of the Navy Daniels, speak ing of the Christmas roll call of the American Red Cross, paid the following tribute to the organization work in behalf of the men of the navy.
 ''There can be but one response to the Christmas roll call of the American Red Cross from all those who have relatives or <friends in the American navy Throughout the war the Red Cross has supplemented the efforts of the navy by supplying many services and comforts which could not be undertaken by the government. Men of the navy have ben efited also fronh the sweaters, socks and comfort kits made in Red Cross work rooms. Families of sailors have been cared for by its home service. Its com munication service has helped to keep men abroad in close touch with rela- tives Creature comforts have been sup piled to the sick in naval hospitals and Red Cross hospitals abroad, especially in England they have rendered valuable service through our personnel. Of par ticular interest is the great service rem dered by this organization in connection with relief of survivors from the Otranto and Tuscania.
 ITO the Presidents wish that every American become member of this truly American organization for worldwide re- lief. I add-and I feel l speak for the personnel of the navy, request that all friends of American sailors become iden- tified with the help to perpetuate the benefits of this organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

There is no desire. however. to cut deserving men off from the honor that goes with promotion. he said, and off cers who were recommended for ad- vancement before hostilities ceased will be taken care of as they enter the reserve corps on discharge from their present commissions Each will be placed on the inactive list of the re- serve in the advance grade to which he had been recommended.
 Officers who intend to go into the reserve are fully protected in this way, so far as promotions go, it was said. No provision has been made, however, for those who do not enter the re- serve on discharge, but Mir. Baker said he saw no reason why they could not accept their advanced rank in the re- serve and then resign from the re- serve corps.
 The one point upon which the Secre- tary indicated that his decision was final. was that no promotions will be made of men on active duty and this applied to regular officers holding ih- creased rank in the war army as well as those who come from scivil life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
DEFENSE CLOSES : N TRIAL AGAINST SOCIALIST LEADER Judge Overruled Motion to Take Case From Jury and Discharge the
 Defendants

Chicago, December 1s-The govern ment today closed it's case in the trial of Congressman-e -elect Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee, and four other socialist leaders, charged with violation of the es- pionage act.
 Federal Judge Lands overruled mo- ton by the defense to take the case from the jury and discharge the defendants Then the defense began its case.
 Adolph Germer, national secretary ol the socialist party, and defendant, was the first witness and still was on the stand when court adjourned. He said he was born in East Prussia S6 years ago.
 W. c. Hanley,} formerly chief investi- gator for the American Protective league in Chicago, one of the last witnesses -f for the government, testified that Ger mer, after arrest in August 1917, for making alleged statements against the draft, declared Col Theodore Roosevelt and other persons had made similar statements
 4The government also adduced testimony to show that John K. Bleschmidt, brother-n-law of one of the defendants, who had charge of making out conscien tious objectors' affidavits socialist head quarters, Mad registered for the draft at Jersey City, N. J., and then disap- peared and was classed as deserter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
POSTOFF|CE BILL, PASSED BY HOUSE,
 CARRIES BIC SUM
This Is First of 1920 Supply Measures to Be Passed and Now Goes to
 the Senate

Washington, December 1S.-The
 annual postoffice bill, carrying a
 total of s357 ,350.OOO. was passed
 late today by the House without
 amending requiring the Postmaster
 General to use army nviators for
 mail airpIanes instead of organiz-
 ing separate postal flying corps.
 This is the first of the 1920 sup
 ply measures to be passed by the
 House, and it now goes to the 7
 Senate.
 Supporters of the amendment pre- viding that air mail planes shall be Operated and maintained by the per sonnel of the army air service under the direction of the Postmaster Gen eral." argued that under this plan op- eration of the service would be less expensive and that at the same time opportunity would be givent to train aviators for the army. Opponents con tend that the division of authority between the postoffice and war de- partment would interfere with the suc- cessful operation of the service.
 Other provisions of the bill direct that the Secretary Of War shall turn over immediately to the postoffice de- partment more than POO airplanes for extension of the service. The machines specified include 100 DeHayiiand Fours =. 100 Handley Pages and 10 Glenn Martin day bombers. One hiln- dred and seventy engines also would be furnished the postoffice department
 The provision that army aviators operate the machines was offered by Representative Green of Iowa, repub lican. as substitute for a section Of the bill proposing an appropriation of S2,1S5, 900 for the purchase of planes by the Postmaster General. MT. Greens amendment was adopted by vote of 96 to S2. Later Representative Ayers of Kansas, democrat sought to recommit the bill for the purpose of elimina ting sruled out of order.
 Other amendments to the bill con- t1nue in effect wags increases of IS to 20 per cent granted last year to clerks in first and second-class post offices and carriers in cities. Provis- ion also is made for the creation for a committee of five senators and five representatives to recommend to the next Congress readjustment of the salaries of all postal employees, inc1ud- ing postmasters.
 Legislation providing for an increase Of 50 per cent in the allowance to third class postoffices for the hire of clerks also is contained in the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
NEW AMBASSADOR
 REACHES LONDON John w. Davis Presents His Credentials to King at
 Buckingham Palace


 London, December 1S-JohnsW Davis, the new American ambassador to Eng land. today presented his credentials to King George at Buckingham palace. MT. Davis was accompanied to the palace by Naval Attache Louchlin and Military Attache Wright and the two first sec retaries of the embassy.
 The ambassador and his staff drove from the embassy to the palace in royal carriages sent by King George to the King. A large crowd, which had assembled outside the ambassadors res idence, enthusiastically cheered MT. Davis.
 At the palace A J. Balfour, foreign secretary, introduced MT. Davis and the members of his suite to King George, who cordially received them. The audi ence lasted half an hour, when the Americans were driven back to Mir. Da- vis' residence in the royal carriages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Would Cut Out Cabaret
 and the 'Dippy Dance

New York. December 1s.-A new means of defeating" prohibition by abolishing the "crazy cabaret" and the "dippy dance" was advocated today by Henry Baker, president of the Northern California Hotel Mems association. in an address before the American Hotel association convention.
 The "dippy dance,' Mr Baker ex- plained, Is the kind where the partic- ipants touch cheeks and rest heads on shoulders.
 He said he believed the prohibition ists would consent to the sale of beer and light wines at well conducted cabarets if "the attendant vice" were eliminated
 Hotel men should agree to reason able police regulation under the new plan, continued the speaker 'If or ders> were violated or abused reyoca- tion of the license should follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Bill Hart Stands
 Broadway Up Against
 Wall at the Strand
Branding Broadway" Is Delight of All Movie Fans and Draws
 Big Houses

Birmingham picture fans who have been patiently waiting to see William s. Hart stand Broadway up against the wall with it's hands in the air, so to speak, were not disappointed in Harts new picture Branding Broadway" at the Strand yesterday, for Bill certainly carried the spirit of the great west where mans best friend is his gun, right into the big village and made 'em sit up and take notice and speaking of gun play, well, an Arizona mining camp never saw any cleaner and quicker work than Hart pulls on the amateur bad men of the metropoliss~
 The story is an absorbing one. offering excellent opportunities for every mem Der of the cast and most certainly de- serves to be ranked with 'Iell's Hinges" which is said to be the greatest of all Hart pictures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
GAUZE WORK FRS

Ahe gauge rooms -at Loyeman, Joseph SS Loeb's on Monday looked like old times before the flu" Many workers respond ca 10 the special call and nearly 700 band ages were made. The officers in charge or headquarters appreciate the sacrifice of day taken away from home and hol- iday preparations at this particular time, therefore the surgical dressings depart ment will be closed from now until after Christmas in spite of the fact that there are still s5o pads of our allotment yet unmade. On Friday and Saturday, De- cenber P and 2S, we are sure the faith ful will gather again around the work tables and clear our record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
ALBANY

Albany, December 1s.-(special.) )-News France of Roy w Stribling, for many years connected with the chain of Ten nessee Valley banks. MT. Stribling was % years of age and volunteered shortly after the outbreak of the war. His is the first gold star in the, banks service flag.
 The local company of the U. s. Ma tional Guard has been recruited to 120 and Adjutant General Virgil Evans has been notified to come and muster the company into the service. Recruiting. however, will continue as the maximum
 One house was almost completely de- stroyed and two others were damaged slightly by fire on East Lafayette street early yesterday. The flames were some and one line of hose extended 900 feet.
 Miss Ruth Hartung, daughter of City Clerk Henry Hartung, and MT. Robert Burns of Huntsville, were united in mat- rage at the Westminster Presbyterian church here yesterday afternoon. MT. and Mrs Burns left this afternoon for short nuptia trip, after which they will be at home in Huntsville.
 Because his photograph in a national magazine showed him to be quite an lgly little French orphan and not SC handsome as a score of others, he was adopted by two local society girls, Misses Marjorie Miller and Leta Bess Harr- son. They thought he might be sighted. The adoption provides for a remittance and correspondence between the bene- factors and the children.
 Funeral services were helds yesterday afternoon at the Rapier burial ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Montgomery Has Many 100 Per Cent Red Cross Places

Montgomery. December -(Special) Many Montgomery business institutions Wednesday reported to Red Cross head quarters all officials and employees have become members of the 1919 class of Red Cross. The workers, however, reported during the day they had trouble convinc- ing many that it was necessary to sup port the Red Cross after the ending of the war. Approximately 20eO new mem- bers have enrolled in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Will Postpone Strike of
 the Harbor BOatsmen

New York. December 1s.-Decision to postpone the harbor boatsmen's strike which had been fixed for tomorrow morn ing, was announced late today after tho strike committee received notification from Washington of the intention of war labor board representatives to hold 2 hearing in New York on Saturday.
 At this time representatives of both the marine workers utilization and New York harbor wage adjustment board of arbi- tration, will be asked to present all the facts for consideration by the war labor board. The controversy concerns both wages and hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
What the Long-Range
 Guns Did to French

Paris, December 1S.-Figures are now made public for the first time regarding the number of persons killed during the German aid raids and by the long range cannon. These statistics relate to the city of Paris only and not to the suburbs
 In 1914. 45 bombs were dropped. In 1915. 70 bombs, 62 of them on March 20 fell on the city. In 1916, the enemy em. ployed 61 bombs against Paris and in 1917, II. During the last 10 months of the war there were 12l1 casualties from 296 bombs.
 Airplanes and Zeppelins dropped 22S bombs on August 6, killing two persons and injuring 3s2. The long range can. non fired 16S shells in Paris, killing 19s and wounding AT. On last Good Friday more than 100 persons were killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

for Mrs James Phillips, who died sud denly at her home four Ipiles from here from sudden heart att&ck. Rev J. l. stockton conducted the services. She is survived by her husband and several
 children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
New Minister to France

Laredo, Tex, December 1S.-Albert J. Pani, newly appointed Mexican minis ter to France, with several embassy of ficials, passed through here today en route to Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

Cases shipped, 93; surgical dressings, 75&; hospital supplies, 1S40; refugee gar ments, 765; articles for soldiers 0knitting), 1531; total, 11.224 Mrs. John London, chairman
 Gave some material left over from our stock to Mercy home, Woodlawn Indus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
RED CROSS BULLETIN
RED GROSS ROLL CALL

trial school. St. vincent's hospital and Boys club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

The supply. inspection and knitting departments, and the bureau of exten- sion on the balcony at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's will remain open for the pres ent
 Report of womans work for Novem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
FIXED POLICY IN DENYING PROMOTION ID MEN IN SERVICE
Baker Says There Will Be Modification of Blanket Order Issued on NO-
 vember II

Washington, December 1S.-Sec-
 retary Baker said today that the
 war department Is pursuing n fixed
 policy in denying all promotion to
 officers who are on active service.
 The blanket order of November II.
 cutting off promotions, both In the
 home forces and overseas. he indi-
 cated, will not be modified and the
 only way in which officers who
 have been recommended for pro-
 motion can attain the advanced
 rank is through the inactive list of
 the officers reserve corps.
 MT. Baker said the department was proceeding on the theory that with de- great many captains. majors and officers of higher rank would be left unassigned. It is re- garded as wholly unnecessary from the point of View of the department, ne that any additional officers in higher grades be created as the available supply of officers in any grade will more than meet all demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
REPORT OF WOMAN.s WORK

Der II to December IS:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

When meals upset you and you be1ch gas acids, and undigested food. When you have Jumps of indigestion pain or any distress in stomach you can get re- lief instantly-no waitingt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

scon ds you eat tablet of Tapes Dfapepsin all the indigestion pain stops. Gases, acidity heartburn. flatuence and dyspepsia vanish. PapesfDiapepsin tab lets cost very little at drug stores.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-03
HAWLEY ATTENDS
CONFERENCE With.
SECRETARY LANE

George S. Hawley, general manager
OF the Manufacturers association,
leaves for Washington tonight to at
tend a conference with Secretary of
the Interior Franklin Lane. Secre-
tary Lane has issued invitations to the
governors of the states, chairmen of
state defense councils, and to about
800 presidents of corporations and
Chambers of Commerce and other in
dustrial leaders to meet with him to-
morrow to consider the National Plan
of Americanization projected by the
Department of the Interior.
The object of this conference is to
reach an agreement as to putting this
plan into operation through the state
governments and Industrial establish
ments. The main idea is to Ameri-
canize the millions of people of for
eign birth in the United States, and
the slogan is English the Language
Of the United States" There are
100000 persons Of foreign birth in
the United States who do not speak
the English language, and 100000
males of military age who are not
naturalized. There are over one and
a quarter million aliens registered
under the selective draft law, and
| many accepted for service are unable
to understand military orders in Eng
| liSh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-03
ONLY SMALL LOT
OF CORN IS SENT

Washington, April Only 14,ooO,-
900 of the 1OO,OOO,00O bushels Of
Americas 1917 corn crop needed by
the Allies has been forwarded as
shown in figures compiled today by
the food administration. Last year
at this time 100000 bushels had
been shipped.
The decrease is attributed to lack
of rail and ocean transportation
There will be no shipment during the
next two months, it was said, because
at this time of the year corn spoils in
transit Exports will be resumed to
the extent that transportation is
availablea