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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
GROUNDS READY FOR
 AIRPLANE LANDING
Commanders of Taylor and Payne Fields Notified-Airplanes to
 Come to State Fair

General Manager P. A. Fenimore of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday wrote to the commanders of Taylor field at Montgomery and Payne field at West Point, Miss, that the state fair grounds had been put in suitable condition for airplanes to land.
 Work has been in progress at the fairgrounds for several weeks putting them in proper condition for airplanes to land, but the prospects of getting several planes here for the opening day of the fourth Liberty Loan cam paign caused speeding up with the result that they are ready much soon CT than anticipated.
 The commanders of the Taylor and Payne fields promised County Chair man Murray Brown of the fourth L!b- erty Loan to send several airplane s here for the opening day provided suit able landing places were made avail able. It is understood that not less than six planes will be nere that day and that they will perform a number of evolutions in the air and throw bombs on the city while the parade is in progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
COUNTY SCHOOL HOLDS SESSION IN OPEN AIR
Former School Building Torn Down and Teachers Open Temporary
 School Under Trees

One of the Jefferson county schools has opened under the trees, as the board Of education has been unable to secure a suitable building to be used as yet. This school is located at Oak Grove and there are 52 pupils enrolled with two teachers. The school former 1y occupied frame building that was owned and also occupied by the Odd Fellows lodge but two weeks before the opening of school the board was notified that the building could not be used this year-as the owners were go- ing to demolish it and use the timber in the construction of another hall
 The people at Oak Grove were so anxious to have their children educat- ed,'' said pr. N. R. Baker, county su- perintendent. that they just opened their school under the trees.n The board is now trying to get .in an old house nearby. repaired for that pur- pose. and until this can be done Mrs. J. Gilman and Mrs Ethel Hyatt are continuing their open air school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
PATRIOTIC MEETING
 AT BAPTIST CHURCH

The First Baptist church of East Thomas last night was filled to its capacity to listen to a patriotic ad- dress delivered by pr. P. Colfax Ra- feau.
 John k. Brown was master of cere- monies. The meeting began by sing ing My Country. Iris of Thee" and at it's conclusion the Rev Banks offered the invocation, and the choir sang "The ar-Spangled Banner" Dr. Rameau spoke for more than an hour, exhort-
 ing his people to remian on their jobs, stop moving from place to place, vast ing their energies, which rightly be- long to their government for since September 12 every man from IS to 45 years must work or fight, and that edict applies to all men between the |ages mentioned. The women of the race can play an important part in this great |struggle, said the speaker, because they can fill many of the places once occu- pied by men, and should stop prancing up and down the streets, stating they were not free to be industrial slackers any more than the men in draft age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
CANADIAN SOLDIERS
 AID SPEED-UP PLANS

Sergeant Haight of the Canadian army, who has been in the Birmingham dis trict several weeks, making speeches on the speed-up programme of the Iuel au- ministration. left yesterday for Washing ton on a business trip. He is expected to return next week and continue his work
 Bomber McGinnis, also of the Canadian army, will go to Walker county next week to address the coal miners of that county. He will spend week or more in that county, visiting practically all the mines there before returning to Birming- ham. He has been in this district several weeks and has spoken at a majority or tha mines and a number of the factories and shops in this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

This is the very same quadruped that the old farmer looked al in the historic story and then said:
 There ain't no such animal.'
 The incident occurred away back in the days when the Ringling Brothers circus was only about tenth of it's present size. In that far-away period there were people who insisted that ''zebras' were only white midget-muies striped with black paint. No doubt thers are persons who still think so. Now and then when some credulous youth hires out to William Chambers, superintendent of the Ringing menag- erie the old fallacy is revived in the nature of joke The stage is set" by one of Chambers assistants who hangs Fresh Paint" sign over the back of a zebra. Chambers then takes Johnnie Newcomer over to the herd. He tells him it will be his duty to wash the zebras but warrN him to oe very careful to work only between the stripes and not to rubs against the paint under the penalty of being dls- charged Then the stranger begins the job and furnishes much amusement un- til he finally comes to realize that all that is black is not necessarily black paint
 The "cpnvicts" as the menageris caretakers term the zebras, are bur one species of the hundreds contained in the great zoo which Ringing Broth- CTS are to exhibit here in connection with their circus next Monday. The entire show is bigger than ever be- fore The mammoth spectacle of knighthood and chivalry, Tn Days of Old" is the largest production @@ver fra ve1ad in America It is enactetJ on a stage of tremendous proportions by a cast of 1250 characters. Hundreds of dancing girls participate in the bal let's On the circus program which follows the spectacle, scores of new and novel arenic sensations are in- tro6uced. together with 50 troupes of dumb actors and so clowns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"watch Your Step"

A musical attraction of exceptional merit and one that has made a most favorable reputation in the leading theatres of this country, is Irving Ser lin's international syncopated musical success, "Watch Your step which may be seen at the Jefferson tonight, Friday, matinee Friday
 No musical play produced for many seasons past has been so widely talk ed about and no music has been more widely sung or is more familiar to everyone in this country than are those delightful syncopated melodies of Watch Your Step.'
 It reflects much but copies nothing except as a kindly buriesque or candid ly given reminiscence. It is kindled with the spirit of harmless, clean frolic and has a story which serves only to connect the twenty odd song numbers. Such novelty is Watch Your step that it expresses departure from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
DR. SHROPSHIRE TO
 ADDRESS REALTORS

pr. C. w. Shropshire will be the prin- cipal speaker at the Realtors luncheon to be held today at l o'clock at the Southern club. The speaker has been designated by the surgeon general of the United States to speak in behalf of the campaign against social dis eases and will present some interesting facts on the subject.
 Among the other features of the luncheon will be a number of business matters of much importance having particular reference to rents and com missions and every Realtor is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
Mrs. w. R. Foster Died
 Suddenly Yesterday
 At Home in MoultOn

Friends in the city were shocked yes terday to learn of the death of Mrs. W. k. Foster, who died suddenly a her home in Moulton yesterday morning. Mrs. Foster had not been complaining and her death was entirely unexpected. Heart failure was said te be tho of her sudden demise. She is survived by one son, Sercy roster, anu 44.. .. other relatives. Funeral services Will be held this afternoon at o'clock at Johns chapel and interment at Elm wood.
 The deceased was the widow of the Hate w. R. Foster, at one time state bank examiner, who met a tragic death some two years ago. She was Ia woman with many loyable traits of character and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and ac- lquaintanees, who we're deeply grieved when news of her death was received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
OLD PANDORA OUT
 TO GET S100,000

The shriners are out for another s1O0,0
 And according to the latest sriope' they are going to get 1t.
 Every member of ZamOra tenn pIe has been enrolled as a special salesman to sell War Savings Stamps and Baby Bonds on Sat- urday night of the state fair week. and according to inside informa- tion nothing short of the above amount win be satisfactory.
 It will he remembered on the last Shriners ..drive'' the nobles so bestired themselves that in a short time they had gathered in some s75,0OO, when Jupiter Pluvlus butted in and broke up the game about the third inning.
 On the approaching occasion, however, the red fezxed saiesmcn declare that rain or shine they are going to get that $t00.o00. and wben old Zamora speaks in that tone of voice there is always something doing.
 Yes, sir, the Shriners are out for <i00,0O0 and they are going to get it. or know the reason why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

Oscar V. Babcock, headliner among the many free acts at East Lake this week, has had an adventurous career His act is one of the most dangerous known to the daredevil profession. and scars on his arms, head and body show that he has had many close calls in ex- plotting his wonderful act as cycle euuilibrist Tuesday night an accident happened, but his quick-thinking prain saved his life and he escaped with ohiy a few minor scratches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
The Lyric

Big attractions will feature the new bin at the Lyric this afternoon matinee. Henry B. Toomer. in an up-to-the- minute comedy playlet "The Wife Saver Is the headline attraction, and this vehicle IS said to be & riot of hilarity and fun. Going Some" pretentious musical comedy and girl show, will also be Tea ture of the programme. Chesleigh Girls and Baskette in ''breezey, musical com edy bits are a clever trio. Gray X Gra- ham will offer "on board of transport somewhere in vaudeville" Dewitt Young and sister will present a high class ana novel juggling number Lyric screen tele- grams are always entertaining featurts at the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
ALL DRAFT MEN ELIGIBLE
Order Sent to Howard College ir
 Reference to Military Class

All men in the draft age. IS to 45. are eligible to enter the military train- ing class at college. according to an order received last night by the au- thorities of Howard college from the government. 1t is also further stated that all men in the first draft. 2i to s1, who are not in Class l. may become members of the military class and take the course of training as prescribed by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
Hall Resting Well

O R. Hall was struck by a box car at the railroad crossing on Twenty fourth street yesterday morning about 2:30 o'clock and seriously injured. He was hit in the back of the head and was rushed in Shaw's ambulance to St. vincent's hospital for treatment, His condition was much improved at q late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

He places his life in the hands of a bit of mechanism nightly. He piunges through trap-door into the loop and out of another. If either should fail to open or close Babcock's life wouldn't be worth a penny.
 T started taking chances when I was just kid and have never been able to stop, said Babeock, in discussing his stunt.
 He has been booked by the East Lake management to give performances twice nightly for the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
Furniture Dealers

The Birmingham Furniture Dealers association will meet at i o'clock Fri day afternoon, J. ". Wallace presid- ing. F. o. Harvey will make four minute talk and w. J. Wynn. who will be a guest of the association, i'll make "a short ak. Matters of impor- tance wiil De discussed and large at- ,e,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
Letters From the Front

The Rev. J. A. Bryan of the Third Presbyterian church announces that the prayer hour tonight would be de- voted to the reading of portions of let ters from members of the congrega- tin who are now at the front At the conclusion of the readings pr. Bryan will offer prayers for the boys in serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST--At East Lake Wednesday night lady's open-face gold watch with Swiss movements Return to 2122 Avenue and receive reward. LCST-Between Jasper and Birfningham one 32x34 Racine horseshoe casing; lib eral reward for return to j.. ID. Con- well, cashier Bank Of Oakrifan,, oak man, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

Claude Brown, a negro boy, was run over by a wagon driven by w. Kidd, another negro boy, yesterday afternoon and his leg broken. Brown was taken in private car by c. c. Grace to the Hillman hospital and Kidd was ar rested and carried to the juvenile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

The United States produces about sS per cent of the worlds oysters. delicacy by the Arabians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

him at the point of revolver Jones and the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-19

tendance is expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25

WAR STOCKS AND OILS
IN DEMAND ON CURB
Aetna Explosives Advances
Under Heavy Trading.
Mines Are Featureless


The market on the curb maintained a
trmer tone than had been expected IN
view Of the unsettled condition on the
Stock Exchange late yesterday. and a
the opening today there was fairly good
demand for many of the important is
sues. including the war stocks and the
Independent oil shares The offerings
in these groups was easily absorbed.
Aetna Explosives was heavily traded
in and. after fractional decline to
49,. rose to l52s
Submarine yielded ic 20 H. and
'rrtiss Aeroplauo was traded in at SO
t. ~ y fractional decline from ycster-
days final price
Wright Martin was quiet with sales nt
lo't and l0is. United states Steamship
was steady with sales at Ga and Gat
Independent oil stocks were steady,
but some of tho leading issues had mod
crat" losses. Houston oil started at "a E
and declined n G3i2. other oil Stucks
were lower. with Merritt selling down
to : e. Burns Bros. Ice was steady at
II.
There was Little feature 10 the mining
group. only the cheaper stocks being
traded in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
Reacfion in Stocks Response to ProGt.T Tnking


chiefly
actively
S o
railroad shipping and
But eopments
difficult their
ultimate
railroads
expenditures the
a
railroad securities
highly second
McAdoo
without
expenditures Hence logical
the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
FEDERAL OPERATIONS
KEEP RAILROADS BUSY
Rapidly Absorbing Depreciat-
ing Car Supply on Nearly
All Western Lines
Chicago, May 25.

$50 1 Chicago, May 20.
The railroad situation, with its
<careity of rolling stock, is being reflect
Cd IN Middle West shipping circles in
rather pronounced way. Shipments of
essentiais are probably larger than ever
BEFORE while in the nonessential class
fhf reverse obtains
Ipading reports of the leading western
roads indicate that tonnage is anywhere
from IS to rs per cent under year ago
but. ef course, Government operations
Are responsible for this to large ex-
tent, Virtually absorbing all Of the
rapidly depreciating car supply on nearly
every railroad. If the railroads had the
cars. they would be in a position to
heudIe more tonnage than at the cor
f<fponding period last year, and 1t is
&4oTn that shippers are only holding
t4cE or that account.
81 ~ The wholesale dry goods and gem
IN inerchandise trade business con-
I. >II1r1 10 expand as the season advances.
~ retaiiers in various parts of the
M West have called for earlier
4ts Of their fall orders and the
tendency appears to be one Of
|1f commitments that will protect,
: ~ &s possible. autumn requirements.
|ecllons for May are very much in
&9'ils of the corresponding period last
>z1f. bEt compared with the correspond
~ x<tk 81 1917. there are fewer buy
E1<@ H The market
I<Itf< Is little new to say about the
11 and steel market, on account of
<rrnendous contracts which are be-
ofndled for the Government A
II H n 81 fhis situation. however. is that
= part Of the domestic business
~ mills Is being neglected for the
'o1 thar Il is not large enough to
r<rtain departments running II
f11 Of the business could be taken
of promptly the mills would be
M ~ full capacity.
oorey market In the Central West
but drm. aud the demand Is
4<Reiy 70 the necessary expan-
1>srtai lines where the COM
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
Authorities in Trade State
There Can Be Nothing to
Published Reports
New York. May %.

During the week there have been re-
ports Of all kinds emanating from
Washington, which, according to the
hest authorities in the trade, are en-
trcly without foundation. one report
was that the Government might take
over and operate the steel plants of
the country,
This report is stated to be Nh most
far-fetched that has been published in
some time, and there are many authori-
ties in the trade who sta,e Tat there
cannot possibly be anything % II, es-
pe"ially after the meeting of If" steel
men with the Government representa-
tives, a; which the entire situation vas
gone over thoroughly.
All the steel men have pledged them
selves to do everything in their power
to give the Government what is re-
quired. and this pledge has been taken
to he carried out. All the steel plants
Of the country are at the disposal of
the Government. 50 far IS securing the
production is concerned. and under these
circumstances there can he no possible
reason for even the newspaper discus
sion of Government control.
That the companies have seen the
wisdom of extending the pledge to their
employees is shown by the fact that the
policy Of holding patriotic meetings at
the plants. which was started by the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation several
weeks aEo. is growing. During the
last week a number of the smaller steel
mills in the eastern part Of the country
have heEun such meetings, at each of
which prominent speakers address the
workers, and after the meetings the
men haNe taken a pledge to do their
part in aiding toward the successful
conclusion Of tre great war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25


Reports that the Government had
given contracts 10 dstillers at Peoria
for moro than $4,000. 600 gallons of al
Cohol. had a bullish effect on corn this
morning. and the market was strong,
with offerings light
Commission houses were buyers and
resting orders to purchase were en-
Countered as prices moved upward
There was profit taking
July started at 81 II y n $l.42, against
Sl.40Ts at the end yesterday. and later
was quoted at S1.417s
Offerings Of the new crop III Argen-
tina are increasing. The receipts here
today were 50 ears. Th,re were COM
plants Of too much rain in parts of
the American belt
oats were stronger in sympathy with
corn and on a scarcity Of offerings
Trade was fairly active. The arrivals
here today were IL cars. May opened
'sc higher at zoe. July started at 676
g. 1-Tc aEains' G6"sC At the end yes
terday, and rose to g. lie. There was
a recession from the top.
The receipts Of wheat Al Minneapolis
and Duluth today were 1875 cars, against
356 cars last year; al Chicago, 3 cars,
compared with g. cars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
New York, May IS,

"" foFh, LhdN
on A more general demand based or
reports Of an increased inquiry for low
grades both from domestic mills and
foreign interests. the cotton market de-
veloped strength today.
The statements about the request for
poorer sorts of the staple relieved fears
that July would be the dumping ground
for these classes and predictions were
heard that the summer position would
sell at a largo premium over the fall
months.
The first report on the condition of the
crop by the Federal Department of Agri-
culture, which will be issued al II a. M,
June 4. will give the status as of the
close of business tonight. The weather
during the past two weeks generally has
been favorable and the disposition is to
look for a comparatively high condition
figure.
Trregularity characterized the mar
ket opening, July and october show
ing advances of 90 and IA points.
respectively, with the later months ?
points higher to - points lower,
The weather conditions in the South
were excellent. The weekly figures and
taxation prospects were considered bear
ish features.
Prominent room traders and New
Orleans interests were good buyers Of
the near months and this demand caused
the early upturn. There was some de-
mand from uptown interests, but the
supply from Liverpool, Wall street and
commission houses was sufficient to hold
the market in check. After the call
prices of near months dropped rather
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
New York. MAY -.


Wall
Trading today by
reccyeres
brokers United
ness with selling orders, which
The
a. the close
1o7
to a
Mexican Petroleum
hour and the whole list seader fluctuations
q
in he q the PRESIDENT
o
q a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York. May 25.-Regulations as
to imports by the war trade board had
bullish influence on the market for
coffee at the opening this morning, when
prices moved up TO 10 points. Busi-
ness. however. continued limited to the
December and March positions
There was a meeting of the board of
managers of the exchange at $50
o'clock to receive and consider the an
nouncement from Washington.
The Coffee and Sugar Exchange re-
ceived the following message this morn
ing:
The war trade board has determined
that no license shall be granted for
the importation of coffee which Is car
ried at a rate of freight greater than
the rate established by the United States
shipping board, and all licenses here:
tofore issued for the importation of
coffee which is now en- route or con-
tracted to be shipped at a rate of freight
greater than the rate established by
the United states shipping board are
hereby suspended"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-25
OFFERINGS ARE LIGHT
IN THE CORN MARKET
Reports That Government Has
Given Contract for Alcohol
Has Bullish Effect
GRtI> BELT WEATHER FORECAST

GRtIN BELT WEATHER FORECAST
Chicago. MaA j.-lI'inOiS-Shnwrrs to-
night: sunday showers and cooler.
Missouri and WisrOnsin-t nsettIpd to-
night and sunday.
MinnPSOta-l nSettlPd and cooler tonight;
sunday partly cloudy.
Iowa-tnsettIrd and cooler tonight and
sunday. probably showers.
North DakOta-t Loudly and partly rIoudy
and cooler tonight. with temperature near
freezing: sunday fair and warmer
South DHkOta-Inspttlrd and cooler TO-
night: Sunday generally fair.
Nebraska - Unsettled weather tonight
and sunday. probably showers.
Kansas - Unsettled and cooler tonight
and sunday, probably local thunder
showers.
Montana - GENERALS fair tonight. with
cooler in east. freezing Temperature; SIfI-
daN fair and warmer
WyominE-Rain and cooler tonight. with
temperniure near freezing; sunday prob
ably rain or snow.