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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
British Soldiers Tell
 Of German Cruelty

be done for the Italians, who are dylng at the rate of six or eight day through starvation or dysentery
 From the Dulmen (Westphalia) camp there are reports from many independent witnesses concerning the way the ltal- ian prisoners are treated. It is stated that the prioners were marched all the way from Italy with no other food than bread. They also were knocked about and starved and otherwise treated with fnhumanity. English prisoners gave them their German bread.
 One witness said that three or four weeks before he left Dulmen two .or three hundred Italian prisoners arrived there All of them were virtually starved. II saw a German sentry draw his bayonet against these men and beat them' said this witness In Cassel, 1t Is reported that the Italians are treated worse than the British, being pushed about or struck by German corporais, At Mannheim the same brutality is reg ularly practiced. One witness said these Italians rushed madly for the food and some of them were bayonetd. The Ger mans, this reports add, were giving them only half rations.
 At Munster it was testified the behav- for of the Germans to the Italians had become much worse since the recent large capture of Italians The prisoners suffered very much from the cold and were wrapping themselves in blanke is whenever they could. The brutal con- duct and bullying on the part of the Germans set in only recently. One wit ness said he saw the Italians knocked down frequently and also hit with the butt-end of rifles. This treatment was not due particularly to bad conduct on the part of the prisoners. but simply be- cause they were Italians. These men have one ration of soup and bread daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Milan Will Come Home
 From War Library Work

Washington. February 1o--(Special) c. H. Milan, librarian of the Birmingham public library, will leave Washington for Birmingham tomorrow to spend several days in looking after library matters. Mir. Milan is at present assistant to Dr. Putnam, librarian of Congress and dlrec- tor of the war service library of the American library association, with quarters in the library of Congress
 Several months ago the American Library association carried out sue cessful campaign for funds for books for soldiers More than $1,500,000 was raised, of which sum $320,0oO was grant from the Carnegie corporation for the erection of camp library buildings. Buildings have been erected ir 34 camps and books are being distributed in smal- CT camps through the chaplains, the '. M. c. A. and the Knights of Columbus.
 MT. Milam's work in Washington has principally to do with publicity and ne is making a tremendous success Dur ing his visit to the south, MT. Milan will stop at several training camps between Washington and Birmingham and over- see the work at the Alabama libraries He expects to visit Norfolk, where an immense dispatch station is to be es- tablfshed to ship books overseas to the men back of the trenches and to sailors on overseas duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
CAMP PIKE

Little Rock, February 1o.-tSpe- cial. )--Among men discharged for physical defects today are the follow ing from Alabama: Jacob Marlborough of Birmingham, Washington |. War ren of Guntrsville, George W. Me- Mutt of Double Springs, William B, Patterson of Oneonta, Archie l.. Noah of Huntsville, Manuel Tendon of Ham, ilton, Levi Ernest of Patton, Van Euren Jackson of Athens, Henry F. King of Huntsville Alex IT. Mills oi Russellvilie, Frank w. Hyatt of Hor- ton, Relmon Mckinney of Atwood, Floyd R. Hughes of Liberty, Samuel G. McGill of Baleton and Glen Bewley of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
IS MEMBERS OF
 |. O.P. COMMITTEE
 REPORT FOR MEET
Interest Centers in Contest Between Adams of Iowa and Hays of Indiana
 for Craftsmanship

st Iou;s. February 1O.-Eightccn members of the republican national committed, which is to hold series of conferences and one formal meet ing here tomorrow and Tuesday, haa reported to Secretary James b. Aes- holds tonight. Preliminary interest centered in the contest between John 1T. Adams of Iowa and ". H. Hays of Indiana for the craftsmanship made va can't by the resignation of William R. MilIcox.
 George w. Perkins of New York ar rived tonight and issued statement in which he said that "all we pro- e,ressives ask is that a republican Dc selected as chairman of the national committee who, by his record and ability, will at once give promise of being able to harmonize and organize for political party success by asslm- iiation, not by elimination"
 Fred W. Upham of Chicago, assist ant treasurer of the committee, ap- parently had been selected to succeed Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr., whose resig- nation will be presented Tuesday. MT. Bliss is doing Red Cross work and was said to feel that he could not well raise funds for the Red Cross and the committee at the same time.
 Edwin P. Thayer of Indiana was mentioned as a possible successor to the late Sergeant-at-Arms Stone.
 T. W. Tolbert. South Carolina. was among the committeeman who regis tered with Mr. Reynolds.
 Three progressives. MT. Perkins, Harold l.. Ickes of Chicago and Ev- erett Colby of New Jersey, were pres- ent by invitation. They were included in the six progressives i'll advisory committee of IS of the Hughes cam peien. The other three, Chester RoweIl of California, James R. Garfield of Ohio and oscar Straus of New York were not expected although invited
 The trio of progressives will attend a conference with the national com mittee tomorrow forenoon. The re- mainder of the programme comprises a meeting of the executive committed at Il a. m. tomorrow and the formal meeting of the national committee al 1:30 o'clok Tuesday afternoon.
 The committee has two contests to decide One Is that between Perry w Howard and M w. Mulvihill of Mis- sissippi and the other between Jesse M. Littleton and John J. Gore Of Ten nessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
REGISTRATION OF
 ALIEN ENEMIES
Time Limit Has Been Extended Until Wednesday by Department
 of Justice

In accordance with orders received from the department Of justice by Jni- ted States Marshal H. A. Skeggs Friday, the time limit for the registration or alien enemies will be extended un.i! Wednesday night at 6 o'clock.
 When the order was first issued it was estimated by authorities that ap- proximately 100 Germans would be reg istered, and this seems to have been fair estimate. as about 80 have regis- tered to date.
 There seems to be a great deal er misunderstanding on the part of the registrants about the photographs they are to bring, very few bringing with them the four photos as required. The extension of the time limit was partly on account of the misunderstanding as 1t is desired to give all parties an equal and fair opportunity of attending to this matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

A new device with which instruc- ton in aiming rifle can be given. without the use of ammunition, has recently been tried out in teaching re- cruits the use of firearms, consists es- sentially of 8 wooden rod 16 inches long, with a metal end which is slipped on and fastened to the muzzle of the rifle. The outer end carries an ar rangement in which miniature cellu- Ibid targets are placed. There are also. screws for moving the target up or down and to the right or left. On this end, too. is a small dottlng apparatus and a place for cards to be dotted by 1t. Tn learning to aim, the pupil rests his rifle on the instructors shoulder and directs the latter to move the target as he, the pupil. deems to ac- cord with proper aim. When the man aiming believes that the sights and bulFs-eye are in proper alignment he calls out mark and the instructor. by means of finger key, actuates the dotter. The latter makes mark on the card which serves as a record of the aim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Avalanche of Ice Stopped

Pittsburg, February Reinforcement or the great ice gorge in the Mononga- miles above Brownsville, Pa., which started to break up early today and which threatened to wreak considerable damage along the lower course of the stream, has been stopped momentariiy, according to reports received here to- night. The avalanche of ice, described as being 30 feet high, was reported to have damned at the bend of the river a short distance below Brownsville. River men spent an anxious day as the gorge was expected to begin its downward sweep at any time. The lower river has been cleared of craft many of whicn have sought shelter in the Allegheny river, which rose but slightly during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Local Data

the bolshevil1 revolution westward is in dicated by an interview with Lenine published in the local bolshevik organ, the Politiken. In this Lenine de- clared:
 We shall soon dispose of the small states"
 Upon the interview the Politiken conn ments thus:
 What is going on in Finland now IS only rehearsal for the European drama of which the curtain shortly is going up."
 Selma Lagerloff, the authoress, and other prominent Swedish women, have joined in petition to the government to permit the shipment of arms for the forces of General Mannerheim, the white guard leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

Bessemer, February 10.-(SpeciaL) Thomas Benton and little son were slightly injured this morning when they were thrown from an automobile. The car was owned and driven by G. H. Stevenson, and it appears that in turning the corner of Clarendon avenue and Nine tcenth street the car ran into the curb stone. throwing MT. Benton and little son out. Mir. Benton received injuries about the head and shoulders and while painful they are not considered serious. Medical aid was immediately rendered by pr. R. w, Waldrop and MT. Benton was removed to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Americans Could Not
 Expect More From The People Of Belfast, Ireland

soldier, whose sole garb at the time of the rescue was a shirt, was quite proud of himself in his new rigout' which was that of sergeant in the Royal Irish Rifles.
 Bishop Darcy of Belfast has re- ceived the following telegram from the American ambassador, Walter Hines Page:
 'I beg your lordship to accept an expression of my heartfelt appreciation of the feelings conveyed in your tele- gram, my compatriots join in receiving with deepest gratitude the sympathy which you so generously extended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
J. w. Hill to Speak on
 Small Industries

The Civic association committee Of 100 will meet at the Civic association to- night at o'clock in regular session for discussion of the plans for inducing industrial plants to locate here.
 J. w. Hill of the National Steel Prod ucts company will address the meeting on the subject, Small Industries and Finished Products for Birmingham" A large. attendance is expected at this meeting and all members of the commit tee are urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Almost the Speed Limit

FTUiH IiHIPeI MUHtHIy.
 At Chattanooga" said veteran of the civil war; "one of the men in my company left early in the action, and no one saw him till after the battle. when he appeared in camp unwounded and uEabashed Some of the boys accused him of running away, but he wouldn [ admit it.
 .'T only retreated in good order he declared.
 T heard of the matter and few days later I asked him if he had any idea how fast he had retreated.
 '''Well. I'll tell you, capn,' he said, if I had been at home and going after the doctor folk that see me passin' would have thought my wife was right sick"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Concert at the Tutwiler

A programme of distinct artistic merit was rendered at the Tutwiler last evening from 6:So to s;3o by Vie gand's augmented orchestra Among the gems were the "Allegretto Scher- zando" from Beethoven's symphony in K. Statkowski's Polish dance "Krako- wiak." Ardittis "Forosetta" and Beck CTS "Romance" for violin, played by Fred c. Wiegand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

A reduction in the water rate to the Bessemer consumers has been taken up again by Mayor B. c. Jones with the officials of the Alabama Water company, and he is of the opinion that new agreement will be submitted to the city council which will prove satisfactory Several months ago the Alabama water company offered the water consumers or Bessemer a reduction in rates, which was greeted by considerable opposition among the citizens, several mass meeting having been held and number of clauses were pointed out as being objectionable HOW ever, the company recalled this agree ment shortly after the declaration or war and since that time no action has been taken in the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
PERSONALS

Ellsworth Karr of Camp Wheeler ar rived last night to be the guest of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. J. karr, on Nineteenth street.
 Miss Annie Fischer of Cullman IS the guest of Mrs John Shook at her nome on Seventh street.
 EIlis Griffin, the little son of MT. and Mrs. E. c. Terry, Is critically i'll at their home on Arlington avenue with pneumonia.
 Miss Annie Archer will leave tonight for Chicago, where she will go on pusi- ness.
 San, Leflxovits has returned from New York city, where he purchased hls spring goods.
 Florence, where he has been on business.
 J. A. Ferguson of Gadsden is the guest of MT. and Mrs. C, H. Brownrigg on Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
BUILDING ACTIVITIES

S. Bivona has awarded contract Tor the erection of a 2-story brick building on the corner of Seventh avenue ana Nineteenth street, to a Birmingham firm. The four stores being built by Ben U, Perry on Nineteenth street ana FITS, avenue are rapidly nearing complet'on, wrile the two adjoining stores are being rersired by Lee Moody. The Cline build ing which is located on Third avenue be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth street, Is being remodeled and will be occupied by Emory Simpson, who will open an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
IN IT. CLUB ENTERTAINS

The I. N. T. club was charmingly en- tcrtained yesterday afternoon, when Miss Maybelie Mckinney and Mrs. Fred Bruns were joint hostess at the home oe their mother, Mrs M. R. Mckinney, or Second avenue. The reception rooms were tastefully decorated in red and white carrying out the Valentine idea. During the afternoon progressive games and music were enjoyed, after which delicious salad course was served py tne bostesq who was assisted in her duties of the hour by Mrs. Mckinney. The members present at this time were Miss Lucille vickers, Miss Susie White, Miss Ezel Davidson, Miss Elizabeth Fftzpat- rick. Miss Salle Perkins, Miss Effle Williams, Miss Thelma Dudley, MISS Lo- rne Christleb, and the hostess, Miss Maybelle Mckinney, Mrs Fred Bruns and Mrs. NJ. R. Mckinney The next meeting will be held at the home Of Miss Ezell Davidson on Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
OBITUARY

Funeral services over the remains or John Augustus Clewis, who died iast night at his home, 1927 Nineteenth street will be held Monday morning at o CLOCK from the late residence. The Rev. I. F. Swallow. officiating. Interment will be made at Brighton cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Britain has soo.ooo war prisoners.

Both childrca and erown-ups. with coughs and colds, are all the better for dose of Foley's Honey and Tar ct bed time. It wards of croup, stops tickling throat, and hacking coughs. and makes an otherwise fevcrish, sleep. less night of coughing and distress, quiet and rcstful one. Baker, writes; "M My wife would not think of usinf any other coufh medicine. as Foiey's Honey and Tar is certain to bring quick relief. It is especially effective in csses of bad couxhs. aud we give it to our children and recommend it always q safe remedy. for it contains 10 oDiatss.
 Sold Everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

Funeral services over the remains o1 Mrs. c. R. Tatum were held this morn ing at 9:3O o'clock at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. NJ. J. Cummings on Nine teenth street Rev. I. F. Hawkins, pas tor of the First Methodist church off ciated. Interment followed at Cedar Hiii cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

The fishing fleet landing fishery products at Boston and Gloucester, Mass. and Portland, Me, during Mo- vember landed 12.s47,710 pounds of fresh and salted fish. having a value to the fishermen of $636,317.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESsEMER 5S1

artcmobile salesroom here. The store houses belonging to w. Fl. Porter, on. Third avenue and Nineteenth street. are also being repaired and 1t is understood that a number of others will be remod- eled as soon as these are completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

A new electric torch is equipped with a cigar lighter on one side for the use of motorists who smoke.
 There are five classes of food, viz: Protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and water. The uses of these various classes of foods may be illustrated in a very general and crude way by a steam locomotive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
DEATHS

Mrs. Thomas Carr-Tne funeral Of
 Mrs. Thomas Carr aged 70, who died
 Saturday morning at the residence
 of her daughter, Mrs. w. J. White,
 1927 Nolan avenue. will be con-
 ducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon
 at the residence. Mrs. Carr was an
 active member of the Church of the
 Advent. Interment will be at Elm
 wood
 Mrs. Elizabeth j. Larrimore-Aged S3,
 died yesterday at 12;45 o'clock at the
 family residence, Irondale. Funeral
 services will be held at the resi-
 dence this afternoon at 1s0 o'clock by the Rev. R. U. Simpson. The de-
 ceased is survived by four daugh- ters. Mrs. Belle Harwell, Mrs. Luke
 Ellis, Miss Essie I.arrimore and Miss Ettie Larrimore Interment at Elm wood
 Thomas Tarr--Aged 70 years, died at his home. 1927 Nolan avenue, yes terday, Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery. l.. F. Pierce-Aged 21 years, died at local infirmary Saturday night. Dunefdl SeTVlCeS WILL De nelQ rom the residence at S419 Sloss avenue. | East Lake this afternoon at 3 l o'clock. Interment will follow in l East Lake cemetery.
 | Mrs. Harriett A. BarrOw--Aged ST l died yesterday morning at the home
 of her granddaughter. Mrs. Joseph
 Plant. of Columbus, Ga. The remains
 were shipped to Greenville for l burial. She Is survived by one son l Willia mBarrow, Sr. and three
 grandchildren, Mrs. Joseph Plant William Barrow. Sr,, and three 1 Barrow of Birmingham.
 Mrs, Minnie Millican Payne-The fu- | neral services of Mrs. Minnie Mil l lican Payne. late wife of J. B. Payne 1 of 709 Solth Twentieth street, will l be held at the residence this morn I ing at 9.30 o'clock and at St. Pauls 1 church at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

The navy department announced re cently that armament of merchant vessels under the American flag has been completed and gun crew of from Is to S2 men for each ship has been provided. The men were available but they had to be trained when the arma- ment law went into effect and guns were wanting and had to be provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
NE WS OF BESSEMER
WATER RATE REDUCTION

necessary precaution to prevent the
 spread of the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 10.-Weather forecast for Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee: Fair Monday and Tuesday; not much change in temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Monday; slightly cooler in south; Tuesday fair
Marble Hill press., 1918-11-21
SAFE, GENTLE REMEDY
CLEANSES YOUR KIDNEYS

have h~en . standard hcu.ehold remedy.
Thry are the pure. original imported naas>
lsn oal ycas gree, srsvimo,her used, and
are perfectly harmless. The heai.ns. scoth.
ing o,l susn into the cells and InisS al
the ksdneys and through the bladder. driv-
inG cut the poascnoas germs. New life.
fresh strength and health viii come a. yes
continue the trvatment. When complete
b restored to your usual visor. continue
taking . capsaie or two each day; they viii
keep you IN eoodit,oa and prevent . ~
taru Of the dsseA9-
10 not delay . minute, Delays are -
pscially dangerous In kidney and bladder
trcehle All druSsisss eel GOLD MEDAL
Ilssrism OIL Capsules. They viii refund
the money II not - represented. GOLD
MEDAL. Hsarlem OIL Capsules are i'm
parted direct from the laboratories in Hol
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t,ty and convenient form. are easy 20 take
aud are pns,tiyely guaranteed tn give
psosnp, r,liri IN three ar~s. sesled rsck
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GOLD MEDAL Ascept no saist,iu.sa--
Adv.
Marble Hill press., 1918-11-21

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tie Goes stomach. av-r and towsls
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wb~e p~evlsh. crc<s. Hstle<s. pale.
to~-ar sIcep. cn<snr est ~ act natu-
rally. or is feversh. stomach so=...
hr~s'h bad has stomach ache. sore
tArost. diauhrs. full sf cold. give .
tsAspooafui ot California syrup cf
IEs- and In fsw hours all the foul.
ecosSipated waste. uadlx~st.d foOd
ami sur bite crafty moves out u the
little bowels without sripias. and you
have Q yell. playfai child again.
loa hcednt coaI sick children 10
take this harmless fruit laxative -
they lore It's delicious taste. and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ash your druggist for q bottle %
-Caiiforaia syrup OF rss- which has
directions FOE babies, chlldr~n Of all
ages and for Eruwn.urs plainly on the
bottle. Beware as countarteix sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine.
ASA 20 see that u is made by the Cali.
fcrnia rlx Syrup Company Refuse
any other Kind with con'empt--Adv.
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Marble Hill press., 1918-11-21
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are the mcss tMQsstAat erusns Of tae
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issys asA bisddss. - sss doomed
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|hPoad&nry, haekAsAs. stomach troahle.
Adaeke. pain il lslns and lower sbdO'
=, al steseA psvS,. aiaicalsy whsa
mating. cicady aSA blcedy srine. fheu-
otisua. sriAtieA anA 1qhasc. aii warn you
scck AFTER your ki1nsys and bladder
thee Indicate ssms weakness OF the
heys OF ether ofsAns % that the enemy
scAsrs whxh Arv slvAys prvscnt in ycar
sn have attached ycsr veal spots.
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