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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-06
COLORADO MAN WOUNDED.

Ottawa. Ont, Sept. 6.-The Canad-
ian casualty list today includes W. N.
Marble, Estes Park. Colo, wounded.
The Washington times., 1918-05-30

BUCKLEY'S GARAGE, rear
1874 2tst st. N. w; Just COM
pleted; space for rent; first-class
service; popular prices is
The Washington times., 1918-05-30
MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN

TWO LOTS IN Chillum Heights: viii Ssn
ehsan- BOX ~ TtnaS OehoA,
The Washington times., 1918-05-30
PROPOSALS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON
d. O., MAY =. 1913 SEALED PROPOSALS
will be received at the office OF the Secretary
Of the Board OF Commissioners. Room zoo.
District Building, until o'clock. P. NJ. June
Z. 1918. for furnishing labor and material for
installing new ventilating systems IN ive pub
lie school buildings IN the District OF Colum-
bla. Blank forms OF proposal, plans. specinca-
tionE and all necessary information may be
obtained from the Chief Clerk, Engineer De-
partment Room * District Building. LOUIS
BROWNLOW, JOHN G. D. KNIGHT, w.
GWYlJN GARDINER, Commissioners. d. c.
2s2s.O.SlJsl.5
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. WASH
INGTON, D. c.. MAY q 1915. Sealed pro-
posals will be received at this office. Room
500. until two o'clock D. m, June 6th, for fur
nishing and delivering 5000 tute sacks for
use in the Street Cleaning Department.
Forms OF proposal may be had upon applica-
tIon TO the Purchasing Officer. n. C, Room
E5e District Building. LOUIS BROWNLOW,
JOHN G. d. KNIGHT. ". GWHHS GAR
pnlEE oonRilatnaaEA y q -
The Washington times., 1918-05-30
HOTELS AND CAFES
UNDER NEW MANAaEMENF.
THE VENDOME

Single rO0ma. q up: aoubls, q ~ WIEs
private baths, u.59 up. Baths each hoaT
EouriSt center e Washington. p ave-, -
CApltol and BotAntcai GArdenl- AD1-oN
The Washington times., 1918-05-30
MARRIED

ALLEN-DAVIS-Mrs. Alice I. Davis an
nounces the marriage Of her dauEhtsr to
WILLIAM ". ALLEN. In Baltimore, Nay
u. lslS 80
The Washington times., 1918-05-30
m MEMORIAM

.BURHS-Ln sad and loving rernembranes e
my dear husband and our dear fRthsr.
JAMES BURNS. who departed this uas
Nay 81. 1911. Anniversary requienl high
mass will be sung for the repose % HIS soul
~ the HoTy Comforter Church, a. m.
His Devoted VIE and chnd-sn. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5Sl

H. Hibbs of the East Lake church. Dr. Thornton will fill his pulpit on Sunday evening. "The Romance of People Who Never Had a Chance will be his sub ject.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Jonesboro Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. R. Battle. All memb bers are urged to be present.
 The woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyte church will meet Mon day afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. George D. Waller on Fourth avenue. Miss Edwards of Ensley will be present.
 The cantata of "The Christ Child, which was rendered several weeks ago by the Methodist choir, will be repeat ed by request on Sunday evening al o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 The Epworth League of the First Methodist church will meet at the church on Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock at which time the study or "Young Christians Reaching Outward will be discussed with Mrs. w. D. Mill Ter as leader The following pro gramme will be rendered: Song; prayer: scripture reading; His Plan,' subject topic; Gal "The First Condition of Reaching Outward" by Golan Buck; !; (b) Bleaching Outward bv Reaching Downward" by Miss Elizabeth Grove; Gel "Reaching Outward by Reaching Upward" Miss NIable Lee: td) Reach ing Outward Through Another Form of Prayer" Miss Tucker; reading, Miss Corrina Trotter: story. Mrs. G. c. Neal; vocal solo, Hode Eastham benedic- tion All members are earnestly re- uuested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The attractive home of MT. and Mrs. Emory Simpson on Dartmouth avenue vas the scene of a pretty affair this afternoon when their little son, Elm ory, Jr, entertained a number of his little friends in celebration of his fifth birthday The house was tastefully ar ranged in red and white, the valen- tine idea being carried out in detail Red and white carnations and ferns were used in profusion. Upon the ar rival of the guests they were served delicious frappe, which was colored red and covered with marshmallows by Miss Nena Oden. During the afternoon peanut scramble was enjoyed on the lawn, the prize for the most peanuts captured. set of lovely gold pins, being won by little Miss Clara B. Ba ker while the boobie prize. a box of candy fell to little Miss Thelma Hines The little folks then returned into the house where a donkey con- test was enjoyed. The first prize, a silver pencil, was captured by Master Harold Kirkpatrick. while little Miss of candy. The guests were then ush- cred into the dining room, where a lovely appointed table awaited them. The central decoration of the table was a huge birthday cake of red and white upon which burned five red and white candles. A delicious ice course was served at this time. the chosen colors being further emphasized. The host was the recipient of many beau tiful gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

Bessemer, January 2s.-tspecial) The campaign for the national coun- cil of defense, which was started to- day in this city. proved quite a sue cess Booths were stationed at tho various drug stores and a number of committees worked the outlying dis trict. Mrs. b. l.. Read, chairman of the finance committee, ann1unced that 522626 had been turned in tonight. Mrs. Read was assisted by Miss liet tie Faull. Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, Mrs. F.. r. Clarke, Mrs. J. S. Winters, Mrs J. W. Lipsey, Mrs. Sam Erlick, Mrs. L. D. McCullom, Frs. R. T. Smith and Mrs. c. Q. Grey. Reports from number of other committees have not yet been received.
 The campaign will continue through out Monday, while the committee who will have charge of the booths at tho various churches on Sunday will be as follows: First Methodist church, Mrs E. L. Huey First Baptist church, Mrs. Thomas T. Huey. Mrs T. Bryan Waller and Mrs. George Ross; First Presbyterian church, Mrs. R. L. King; Trinity Episcopal, Miss Elizabeth Mitchell; Jonesboro Methodist. Mrs. Lucy Armstrong;; Jonesboro Baptist, Mrs. R. $. Nolan; St. Aloysius Catn- ollie, Miss Moran and Miss McClevey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

The womans committee of Ensiey of the Birmingham unit of the national council of defense worked all day yes terday and while all the results had not been turned in to Mrs. Louis Mackenzie the chairman, at late hour last night the committee reports a willing response. The work will be continued in the churches of the district today, the church committees having charge. Talks will be made by the ministers and lay men of the churches and the four-minute men will explain the movement In the picture houses.
 The Fairfield committee, of which Mrs A. E. Wickham is chairman, sold tags for which they received $55 for the day
 The proceeds collected the three days, commencing Saturday. will be used to supply needs of the Jefferson county boys in the trenches and cantonments.
 Miss Josephine Phillips entertained a number of the school set at skating party Friday afternoon. The young peo- pie skated from Pike avenue to Fairfield and then at the Plaza. Mrs. J. T. Phil lips and Mrs. J. R. Valch chaperoned the party and served picnic lunch at the close of the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Brandon and Wallace to
 Unite in Effort to Have
 Amendment Submitted

Montgomery. January 26.-(Specia1) William w. Brandon and John P. Wal lace, Jr., candidates for governor, who are opposed to the ratification of the prohibition amendment. will join in demand that the question be submitted to the voters by the state democratic executive comittee. MT. Wallace re- ceived communication from Mr. Brandon Saturday urging his assist ance and MT. Wallace wired in answer that he had often declared his oppo- sition to the ratification of the amend ment without a vote of the people and had reiterated it when the amend ment was submitted.
 T am gratified to learn that you will support my demand that the state democratic executive committee submit the federal prohibition amendment to direct vote of the people" said Mir Wallace, and then he went into de- tails in showing how often he mad made the demand and closed with this statement: My programme will be faithfully carried out and I am glad to welcome your assistance at this time."
 It is understood George H. Estes of Birmingham, secretary of the state committee, has obtained pledges of 2 majority of the committee against the submission of the proposal to the voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Baseball's Swatting Kings

Ed A. GOeWey Tn Leslie S.
 Analyzing the baseball stars and at tempting to fix their characteristics tong has been favorite pastime with the great army of fans, but most of this study has heen done at long range, either While the observers were seated in the stands or bleachers, or through close following of the printed dope" concern ing these heroes of the diamond.
 However, while this study from dis tance may establish a fairly correct diag- nosis of the ballplayers' eccentricities or habits while on the field, closer study is far more satisfactory and this will show that their movements while play ing the game but reflect their real selves and are but unconscious, outward expressions of their true character.
 Let US consider the consistent hitters the men Who either in ordinary play oi under the stress of a great emergency, can be counted on to step to the plate and give good account of themselves in far more than a majority of cases. We choose the batsmen, because the rrooters who believe that the hitters win a majority of the games are more numer-- ous than those who accredit the sue. cesses largely to the pitchers.
 A careful study of the men who lave made batting history in recent y1ars proves that no two of them hold their bats in exactly the same manner. You may think that the batting mannersns of certain players are identical, but study carefully the, men, at close range if pos sble. of from photographs, if you ran obtain them, and you will detect the cer- tain something which makes them dis similar The number of individual styles equals the number of different players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
ENEMY AGENTS WITH
 TORCH IN HAND ARE. ACTIVE IN COUNTRY.
Series of Fires Is Strong Indication of Plot to Grip pie War Industry
 Plants

New York, January 26.--Indications of a widespread plot to cripple the war activities of the United States were seen today in series of fires in ship yards. on intuition ships, in war plants and storage buildings at various points along the Atlantic seaboard and farther inland. Nearly all of them were of distinctly suspicious origin
 Fears that the flames may have been set by enemy aliens were given strength by the fact that they started within a few hours at widely separated points almost a week to a day after Edward N. Hurley chairman of the United States shipping board, gave warning that the government had been given authoritative warning of German plot to apply the torch to plants of all kinds, especially shipyards, which are producing imple- ments of war.
 MT. Hurley ordered the trebling of soldier and police guards at all war plants and in some cases this precaution resulted in preventing even more seri- ous losses. It was announced from Washington today that this warning was issued because "crank letter had not been properly investigated, but gov ernment agents in various parts of the
  was well founded. Guards were again strengthened to make even more difficult the depredations of German agents.
 Disastrous fires started only few hours apart in shipyards at Newark, \. J., and Baltimore. The losses will aggregate $200O,000.
 Fires were discovered on loaded muni- tion ships at two Atlantic ports today, but they were extinguished before sert- ous damage had been done
 Eight men were Killed and many in jured by an explosion in a powder naga- zine in the United States navy torpedo station at Newport R. l. It was said, however, that there was nothing to in- dicate this disaster was the work of enemy agents.
 There were other fires of a suspicious nature in New York, Paterson. N. J., Buffalo, Maynard, Mass, and Peterboro, Canada.
 In every case a rigid investigation will be made. either by military or municipal authorities in an effort to fix the re- sponsibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Saturday Sessions Will Not Be Held, Time to Be Made Up by Longer
 School Days BOARD ACTUATED BY
 PATRIOTIC MOTIVES Fuel Conservation Given as Cause for Recess-SchOol Supply of Coal to Go to
 Government Needs

Beginning Monday the public schools of the city will close for two weeks as previously announced by the board ol education A change was made n the original plan, however, and instead or holding an extra school session on Sat urday, there will be an extension ol time at the regular sessions when the spring weather comes. The board ot edu- cation met yesterday with delegatlon of citizens who made objections to the recess, and among the arguments ad- yanced was the fact that many of the pupils of the schools have employment on Saturday. It was also argued that according to the statement of Comm S. sioner Brown the schools were suftlcl- entity provided with coal.
 The board announced that it was mere to aid in the conservation of fuel than anything else that the closing Of the schools for two weeks was decided upon and at the close of the conference made the statement that they saw no reasons for resembling their action in calling the recess.
 Tn speaking of the matter Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent or schools, saiu' t-The board, in calling the recess, was actuated by the patriotic motive Of aiding the government at this time ot its need for fuel to supply the vessels that are delayed in the several harbors of the United States for lack of coal The fuel that might be used by the schools during the two weeks can be applied to the government needs. In order that those pupils who work on Saturday may continue in their employ ment, the board decided to make up the lost time by extending the regular school days during favorable weather an hour or two until the time has been made up. This plan will enable the pupils to continue their present employ ment and the schools to close for the summer at the appointed time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Chicago Citizens Are Natural

Jack Lait has written an article for the American Magazine about Chicago, and he says:
 "There is more milk and less lip rouge sold in the Lake Michigan fort than any other place I know of--moro milk than in New York and Boston put together, and less lip rouge than in Paris and London put together. The principal cosmetics firm of America has no braich office in Chicago. The women have natural compilations. put there by the Christian elements. They don't dress as smartly as San Francis co women, nor as gaudily as New York ladies. They don't have to. They have hair and eyes and thinss to make them attractive. They look just as good when they get wet. too.
 That gives you a taste of Chicaso atmosphere. Things out here are pre- ty much as God made them. We don frou-frou our women, put ice cream on our pie or dash absinthe in our drinks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
SHEFFIELD HOTEL
 ID BE RUN UNDER !. NEW MANAGEMENT

Sheffield, January 26.-(Special)- tive February 1, J. F. Davis, assistant manager of the Tutwiler hotel in Bir- minghan, will be come the operating manager of the Sheffield hotel, all ar engagements to this effect having been completed according to announcement made here by Claude Williford. lessee of the hotel. It is understood that MT. Davis will operate the Sheffield on an entirely new and high-class business basis, with the view of making it the
 leading hostelry in the Tri-Cities
 Recently 50 additional rooms have been are in the course of construction. Work on the large addition to the hotel has been retarded by weather conditions, but will progress rapidly now that bet ter weather exists. This new addition
 is being built at a cost of S150,O00, and when completed will afford a total of 173 rooms, 125 of which will have private baths These improvements and mum Der of modern features being installed, will make the Sheffield hotel one of the most attractive and ample hotels north of Birmingham, and will serve to accommo- date the large number of people now visiting thlS clty.
 It. the Montgomery block in this city,
 F. H. Hatch of Florence has formally opened a splendid hotel establishment.
 which is being operated on the European plan with an up-to- date and modern cafe
 in connection. MT. Hatch, formerly man ager of the Sheffield hotel and the
 Florence hotel, is one of the leading caterers of this section and his estab- lisbment has met with instant favor. A large contingent of army officers is located in this city directing and super vising the vast government work being
 uone on the nitrate plants in East and West Sheffield. Among those stationed at plant No. 1 are, Capt. R. w. Hemp
 hill, Jr.. Capt. S. w. Forder Capt. Mo- berly, Capt A. H. Clark, Lieut.. H. A. Carter, Lieut.. l.. R. Flock, Lieut.. J. F.
 Hendrix. Lieut. H. H. Hield, Lieut.. w.. O. Augustine and Lieut.. T. S. Byrne. During the past week Leutenants
 Byrne and Augustine have been advanced in rank and are awaiting their commis- sons as captains. All of these army men have become well known in the Tri- Cities and are enjoying a widespread popularity throughout this section. The stove manufacturing plants of the Thoele- Phillips Manufacturing company, located in Florence, which were recently sold under a decree of the bankrupt court. have been bought by w. h. Martin, pres ident of the King Stove and Range com pany of Sheffield, who has announced that operations of the plants will be res sumed at an early date The acquisition of these extensive holidays by Mr. Martin will give the local company added facii- ities for manufacturing increased quan- titles of stoves. the output of which is being marketed over a wide territory.
 The King Stove and Range company was established in Sheffield a number or years since. and is recognized as one of the best established industries in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BRUTAL ME EDICA[ OFFICERS CONVICTED
 WILL BE PUNISHED
War Department Will Not Allow Them to Get Off With Mere Dismissal
 From Service

Washington, January 26.-A beav fer punishment than mere dismisx.i from the service was recommended bV 'he war department tonight for two army medical officers recently con- victed by court-martiaIs of mistre.t- ing sick soldiers. After reviewing tta records of the trials, Secretary Raler returned them to the trial courts With the suggestion that sentences of dismissal be reconsidered and tbut. more severe penalties be imposed.
 one case was that of Flrst I..egt John G, Dwyer, medical corps, on hos pital duty at Camp Funston Evidenoo brought out at his trial showed that :, soldier in the advanced stages of nnan. monia who reported for treatment was reprlmanded for failure to salute and sent pack to duty. In fact, it was shown that the doctor urged that the sick man. who died few days later, be given dou- ble duty
 The other case was that of First Lieut.. Charles w. Cole, Camp Beauregard in charge Of the base hospital. An ambu- lance loaded with sick men, came to inc hospital from the regimental infirmary, IL was shown at the trial and the of Hcer Kept the men waiting for nearly an hour outside in the cold and rain before he went out to look at them
 When he did go out it was brought out that he ordered them taken back to camp, as he had no room for them The ambulance driver told the doctor that one man in his car was delirious and might hurt himself or others. The officer instructed him to tie the patient up and take him back. Two of the pa tients later died.
 It was shown that while the base hos pital was crowded the nine patients could have been cared for.
 Secretary Baker has asked Senator Chamberlain for the names of officers charged in letters to the senator with neglect of sick men that the cases may be investigated and punishment meted out if the officers are guilty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Robert B. Mante celebrated American tragedan will ap repertoire for entire weeks at the lief ferson theatre, beginning Monday, February 4.

it's second year in London, turning hun dreds away at every performance.
 Among the other undertakings of Win chel Smith and John l.. Golden, pro- ducers of Turn to the Right which comes to the Jefferson theatre for three days, starting Monday, March 25 will be a new theatre in New York to house the plays written by MT. Smith. Plans for the playhouse have been prepared, but some difficulty is being experienced fin obtaining a satisfactory site. Mr. Smiths royalties from "Brewsters Mill ions," 'rhe Fortune Hunter" 'The BoCm merang," and his other notable suc- cesses upwards of dozen in number, have brought him a great fortune in royalties, but he calculates that his in come would have doubled had he pro- duced his own ouput, he has done with Turn to the Right" in association with John l.. Golden.
 The attendance during the engagement of Turn to the Right is expected to be in line with the record breaking feats elsewhere of this splendid comedy drama of tears and laughter, crooks. sweet women and peach jam It established records for long runs in both New York and Chicago last season. Local play goers are advised to obtain their seats well in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BRITISH AV|AT0RS BRING DOWN 10
 HOSTILE MACHINES
Bombing Planes Drop Eight Tons of Explosives on Various Enemy
 Objectives

London, January 26.-There was great aerial activity on the British front in France yesterday and last night, accord ing to the report from Field Marshal Haig's headquarters tonight. The Brit ish airmen accounted for Is hostile air. planes and themselves lost only one machine, which is reported missing. In addition, the British bombing planes dropped eight tons of explosives on vari- ous enemy objectives.
 Paris, January 26.-The official an- nouncement from the war office tonight says:
 There were artillery actions, at times violent. in the region of the Butte Du Mesnil and on the left bank of the Mouse, in the sector of La Mort Homme. No infantry action took place. Our de- fense sections against airplanes brought down yesterday three German machines.
 Eastern Theatre, January 25-On the night of January 24 British troops car ried out surprise attack successfully near Krastali, northwest of Doiran. In the neighborhood of Seres British avia- tors bombed Bulgarian encampments and brought down an enemy machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
en SC Much Leather

t1l4- .lle -.sl---..4 Science Monthly.
 Look at the sweat band in your hat or cap. u is about two inches wide and 25 inches long-a little thing, you say It takes an annual total of 55,0O0,000 feet of leather to put this band in the head gear men wear. It is, in truth, one of the biggest little leather leaks brought to the attention of the public. But it is not a difficult leak to stop. By wear ing hats or caps with substitute leather bands or no bands at all. you can divert the leather to more important needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
A Regular Kaiser
rom the Washington Star.

From the WashingtOn Star.
 "The Kaiser is a queer customer,s said Jacob Schiff. New York banker and philanthropist. during a Cooper Union debate. 'The more the German people ask of him the less he gives them.
 s"The way the Kaiser has treated the German people about this business of universal suffrage reminds me of the Blue Mill
 'The hands of the Blue Mill, you know. waited on the owner and told him they wanted shorter hours
 "'Very good said the owner. Your wish will be granted, men, We'll be- gin with the shorter dinner hours