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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
WOMAN SHOOTS IN AIR
TO BRIGHTEN SISTER

Mrs. Edward Henly, IS, of 166
Pelican avenue, was arrested at her
residence Saturday at a. m. by Cor
poral George Hoffman, and charged
with disturbing the peace and dis
charging firearms in the city linn
its. Mrs. Henly is alleged TO have
had an argument with her sister-in-
law, Miss Clara Henly, POI Pelican
avenue. and to have fired a shot in
to the air to brighten her.
The police learned that the dis
turbance was due to a difficulty
over family matters. The distur-
bance started in front of Mrs.
Henly's residence. When Miss
Henly refused, to leave, it is said,
Mrs. Henly got her revolver and
fired in the air.
At the Algiers police station Mrs.
Henly told the police the cartridge
was blank and she had intended TO
brighten the woman away.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
LOCAL CARMEN LOOKING FOR
RAISE.

The street carmen in the employ
of the companies operating the lines
between Algiers and Marrero were
much interested in the news from
Washington Thursday to the effect
that substantial increases had been
granted by the War Labor Board to
the New Orleans carmen. Although
the new scale for the carmen in the
city does not apply to the local men,
there is belief prevalent that these
workers will be benefited before long
The local carmen are working I'M
der a contract that has been in effect
one year and has two years longer
to run. When this contract was
made, 1t is argued, living conditions
were better and not so costly, but,
since prices began to go skyward,
many of the employees have left the
service in order to take positions
paying more money. The older
men in the service have, since the
first of the month, obtained an in
crease in pay OF one-half a cent per
hour, or five cents per day, which
was provided for in the contract.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
BIG TINE.

On Thursday last a most enjoy
able time was had at the Knights of
Columbus Home. the occasion being
a dance given by the Happy Three.
A five pound of Jacobs candy was
awarded 10 Miss Vivian Leblanc and
Mr.. Michael Hauer for being the best
walters on the floor.
Those present were: Misses Eli
nor and lone Rooney, Noble Rich
ards, Irma May Vinet, Dorothy Muir
tagh. Alma Pujol. Thelma Won Sal
sen, Marion Haggerty, Stella With
erUp. Vivian Leblanc. Maud Allen,
Helen Barret. Helen and Doris Ora
ham. Ruth Kitchen. Edith and Eu-
genia Mahoney; Messrs. John Ryan,
Burns Anderson. Eldred Drumm
Tisdale Daniels, William Pietry,
Rudolph Frenzel. Oneill Barnett
Emmett Hardy, Lemly Hubener. Matt
Morse. William Peiler, Edward
Laughlin, James Murphy, Paul Bir-
ton. Eugene Hardin, Alfred Christy
William Dupre. Nelson Graham, LO-
raine 'BroIssard and Emmett Ma
honey.
Music was furnished by Marcours
Band.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
MEAGHER-ADAMS.

The marriage of Miss Hazel Viola
Meagher, to William Anderson
U. S. NJ. c., was quietly cele-
brated on Wednesday, July 31st, at
Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church. Rev.
S. L. Vail of Mt. Olivet Episcopal
church officiating. The wedding was
very quiet. owing to the recent death
of the brides father.
The bride who is the daughter OF
Mrs. Meagher of Verret Street, was
given into marriage by Mr.. Aug.
Brill. She was prettily dressed in
white embroidered wolfe with hat to
match. She was attended by her
cousin, Miss Josephine Mccoy.
Mr.. Frank l.. Rouse, U. S. NJ. c.,
attendde the groom.
The bride is one of our well known
Young ladies and has been one of the
teaching corps in the Jefferson
schools for the past year. She has
been the organist at Mt. Oliye'
church for several years. The
groom who is from Ohio, is mem
Der of Marine Corps and has been
stationed at the local Naval station
for the past few years.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
BIG CELEBRATION.

]. c. Root Camp No. 579, Woodmen
of the World, will have a patriotic
celebration for the members only next
Friday night at headquarters, Clarks
Hall, Elmira avenue and Alix street
This event will be featured by flag
raising, both the stars and stripes and
the camps service flags to be flung to
the breeze. There will be speeches
and refreshments, and all members
are urged to attend. Saturday night
there will be another celebration, to
which families of the members are in
vited, and an evening of much pleas
ure is anticipated. Dancing and re
freshments will be enjoyed.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

On Sunday. August 4, little Mas
ter Vernon Umbach entertained a
number of his little friends at his
home in Verret st. Games were
played and dainty refreshments were
served.
Those present were, Dorothy and
Rowina Duffy, Florence and Mar
garet Skelly, Faye Clark, Althea
Moffatt, Falva Buchholz, Dorothy
Umbach, Roland Clark and Vernon
Umbach; Misses Mamie Morrison,
Hettie Moffet and Beatrice Umbach,
Messrs. Floyd and Mervin Umbach,
Mrs. F. Duffy, Mrs. ]. Sicily and
Mrs. H. Umbach helped entertain
the little folks.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
PATRIOTIC PARTY

On Sunday, August 4th, there was
very pretty patriotic party given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hill
debrand, the occasion being the six
teenth anniversary of the birth of
their daughter, Bernadine.
One of the principal events of the
evening was flag-raising. Little
Miss Elvera Hum, the godmother,
was charmingly dressed as Liberty.
She delivered a patriotic address
which was enjoyed by all present
Afterwards the Star Spangled Ban
ner was sung by all. Music was fur
nished by VIM. Hildebrand and
Misses Bernadine and Carrie Hide
brand.
The house and yard were beauti-
fully decorated with American flags
and torch-lights. Refreshments
were served in abundance.
The charming young hostess was
prettily dressed in white organdy
and wore the American colors. She
received many beautiful and appro-
pirate presents.
Those present were, Misses Berna-
dine, Vera, Carrie, Mildred, Rita,
Lillian, Ethel and Alma Hildebrand,
Annie Golf, Freda Weber, Elvera
HUM, Katie Voneye, Lillian HUM,
Josephine Folse, Madeline Spencer,
Bertha and Shirley Barras, Ethel,
Frances and Helen Covell, Helen
May Hymel and Lillian Jeanfreau,
Messrs VIM. ]. Hildebrand, VIM. C..
Hildebrand, Robt. Clearinghouse.
Stanley Barras. Henry Voneye. John
Irving, Wilfred and Harold Hum,
Roland Hymel. Chas. and John Hill
debrand, Alvin Vallery and Rene
Jeanfrau, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hide
brand. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hum, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Hildebrand, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
S. Covell, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Hum,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Milan. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. V. Hymel Mr.. and Mrs d. jan
frau. Mrs. Jno. Golf, Mr.. Fred
HUM. Mr.. John Jackson, and Mr..
Jos. Hildebrand.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
CANNING CLUB TO MEET MON
DAY AFTERNOON.

The canning club met at Belleville
school last Friday morning and the
canning of pears was demonstrated.
Every one present took an active part
in the work, and it was demonstrated
that clubbing together, the cost is
greatly reduced. 1t is hoped that the
next meeting many more will be pres
ent.
The time has been changed to Mon
day afternoon from | until o'clock
This hour will probably be more con-
venient for many and will enable
them to join.
Miss Mohr of the city was present
and explained the work to the ladies'
The work here is in charge of Mrs
H. T. Malone and Mrs. A. ]. Amuedo
The next meeting will be on Mon
day 18th from IA p. m. Come out
and bring your friends.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
ORDINANCE FORBIDS DELIVERY
OF BREAD.

Conforming to recent act of the
Legislature, Mayer Behrman intro
duced an ordinance into the council
Tuesday to prohibit the sale or deli
very of bread between the hours of
II o'clock Saturday night and IL o.
clock Sunday night. The ordinance
will not prohibit the sale or serving
of bread in restaurants or of cakes
and bakery products other than bread
in confectioneries and soda water and
ice cream establishments. The or
dinance was introduced at the re-
quest of the bakers.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
COL. MAYO RECEIVES GIFTS.

At a meeting of the Federal En-
ployees Local No. - Monday night
in the Benevolent Knights OF Ameri-
ca Hall, twenty-five members were
elected and obligated. John p.
Mayo. president OF the local, who has
been selected as delegate to the con-
vention of the National Federation
of Federal Employees, which will be
held in Chicago early in September,
in appreciation of his work for the
union, was presented with a travelling
bag. bOld-handled umbrella and a
military kit. Mrs. Mayo was pre-
scented with a large box of candy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
SUB-STATION FOR REGISTRA-
TION CLOSES AT NOON
SATURDAY.

The sub-stations for registration in
the II wards will close promptly at
noon Saturday. and all men not on
the books by that hour will be un-
able to vote in the Senatorial election
Sept. 10.
Up to Tuesday morning, according
to Registrar Heard, the total registra-
ton had reached 34.S07, approximate
ly 10000 short of the normal regis
tration for New Orleans.
The local sub-station at the local
court house is open from s a. m. to
D. m. and from p. m. to p. m.
daily. Saturday until noon.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining at Station A, New Or
leans, La, Post Office, Thursday, Au-
gust 8, 1918:
Men-W. c. Boring, Theo. Brown,
Doctor How, Washington Jones. VIM.
Kelso, Jules Lovas, Martin Murray,
Charles Morris, Mike Richard, Steven
Smith, F. H. Waddell.
Women-Mrs. ]. Burke, Amanda
Johnson, Lucy King, Rebecca Moore,
Mrs. c. E. futile, Lucella Van De
Grift, Sallie Walker (2); Carrie Will
liams, Mary Whipple.
Miscellaneous-Mrs. ]. w. Casey,
915 Belleville St., M. Carlos, SAL At
lantic Ave.
Charles Janvier, Jos. w. Daniels
Postmaster Supt.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
ENJOYING DAY At LITTLE
WOODS

On Sunday last, merry crowd of
folks motOred out TO Little Woods,
where they spent a most enjoyable
day. \ camp was hired and after a
splendid swim in Lake POnchartrain.
a dainty picnic lunch. to which the
jolly party did ample justice. was
unpacked on the Pavilion far out on
the lake. Those participating were,
Mrs. II. W Hauffe and children,
Floyd and May, Mrs. ]. Fisher, Mrs.
T. Cassidy and daughter, Claire, Mr..
and Mrs. James Murtagh and daugh-
ter. Mildred and Miss Carmelite Golf.
The party went ont in the autOmo-
biles of Mr.. Murtagh and Mr.. Hauffe.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
TRANSFERRED TO CAMP DIX

Lieutenant Robert j. Plat. Medi-
cal Corps, United States Army, who
has been stationed at Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga, as an instructor in the
medical officers training camp the
past several months. has been trans
ferred to Camp Dix. New Jersey and
appointed assistant camp sanitary
inspector at that place. Mrs. Platt
accompanied the lieutenant and is
residing in Trenton, y. ].
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
AUTO ACCIDENT.

One day last week, an automo-
bile accident occurred at the Cut
Off and Mr.. Steve Richards of Yer
ret St, was painfully hurt about the
face. being cut in several places.
The auto which is owned by Mr..
Leblanc of Diana St, ran into the
ditch. In the party were, Messrs.
Albert Clark, Steve Richards, VIM.
Smith, Golden and Leblanc.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
PATORIA SOCIAL CLUB.

Misses Frances and Ethel Covell
entertained the Patoria Social Club
last Thursday at the home of Miss
Edna Zatarain.
Those present were, Misses NJ.
Ehrhardt, Rachael Perrin, Marguer-
lite Wattigny, E. Covell, Frances Gov
ell. Katie Clearinghouse, Anna Crow
lev, and Edna Zatarain, Messrs. Jas
Coney, Malcolm Ehrhardt, Otis Haas,
G. ]. Burlett, John Gegenheimer and
Raymond DAILY. Refreshments were
served and dancing was INDUCED IN
until late hour.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The many friends of Mr.. Remy
Charles'will regret to learn that he
was compelled to undergo an opera
ton for the removal of his tonsils
and adenoids.
Miss Salome Happier has been
spending a while at Abita Springs.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Blaise Treadaway was baptized Sun
day at the Church of the Holy Name
of Mary by Rev. Father Quinn. The
sponsors were VIM. Treadaway and
Mrs. A. Treadaway The name be-
slowed on the little one was Irwin
Blaise.
Mr.. Leon ALBERT paid a visit to
his parents while on a furlough last
week.
Mrs. H. P. McNeely left last Fri
day to spend a week with her sister
Mrs. NJ Heath in Ocean Springs.
Miss Rose Kelly returned from Gov
ington after spending a month with
her sister Mrs. Strain.
Mrs. Sam McNeely and children re-
turned. Saturday night from Bay st.
Louis after spending fortnight with
her parents.
Mrs. Morris Waller of Bay st. Louis
is spending the remainder of the sum-
mer here with her daughter Mrs. Har-
ry Tompson.
A social dance will be given at the
Avenue on Saturday Aug. oath. Ad-
mission will be % cents. A jazz band
will be in attendance.
The Catholic Knights aond Ladies
of America, branch No. 30. will hold
their monthly meeting at the new hall
on Thursday Aug. Sth. DR.. Felix eau
din will be present.
Mrs. A. A. Lennox and daughter
Althea are spending a short while
with Mrs. J. w. Lennox of Pelcan
and Elmira AYES
The regular meeting of st Margaret
Daughters will be held at the X. OF
c. home on Thursday Aug. Sth. All
are kindly requested to be present.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Robert ]. Platt
spent the week end in New York City.
Miss Annie May Tierney is resid-
ing with her aunt in Seguin street.
Mrs. August Gerrets and daughter
Bessie spent Sunday at Camp Beaure-
gard, visiting her son Gus.
Miss Myra Kelly spent the week end
with Mrs. ]. T. Morrison OF Seguin
street
Marion Short is expected home
from Pilot Town shortly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Boylan have TAX
en- up their residence at 426 Seguin
street.
The Saturday Night Five Hundred
Club met at the home of Miss Clara
Richards. The successful players
were Mrs. Gaiennie and Mrs. ID. Muir
tagh. Mrs. L. F. Gisch received the
consolation.
Mr.. H. Tom Malone left yesterday
morning for New York on a business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Lee Dunn have
returned from a trip to Houston, Tex.
Miss Elua Sadler is spending
| while in Vaudeville, La, the guest
of Miss Mildred Thorning.
Miss Angelina Riordan is spending
two weeks in Biloxi, Miss.
Judge and Mrs. A. Barras and
daughter Miss Camille have returned
from Bay st. Louis, where they spent
the past month.
Mrs. A. j. Rantz and children have
returned from Bay st. Louis after
three weeks there
Mrs. ]. R. Alien spent Sunday al
Bay st. Louis.
Mr.. ]. E, Mitchell spent few days
last week with his mother Mrs. j. r
Allen.
Mrs w. Alderman of Harvey was
a guest of Mrs. E. Coffey this week
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
FOURTH LOAN DRIVE
BEGINS SEPTEMBER %

The campaign for the fourth Lib
erty loan will open Saturday, Sep
TENDER 2S. and continue three weeks.
ending October 10, it was announced
by Secretary McAdOo.
In fixing three weeks as the length
OF the campaign for the fourth loan,
instead of the four weeks as in pre-
yiOuS loans. treasury officials plan
for a more intensive campaign. \
shorter campaign, it was said. will
also enable more business men TO
enlist as workers
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
FRANCIS MEAGHER, WHO VOL
UTTERED SOME MONTHS
AGO Is WITH DIR. DANA'S
UNIT.

Among those who left with the
Dana unit. which will go to Italy
was Frances Meagher, of Verret St.
Mr. Meagher was one of the vol
urteers who left our town some time
ago, and who Joined the unit for
hospital work cover the seas" Be-
ing a graduate pharmacist makes him
specially fitted for this branch of
the service
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
PETER RUPP ON LIST

The government authorities are
making their inspection Of places in
Algiers. where food and drink are
being served and are issuing cards,
which are certificates that the place
has been inspected. and where they
may serve food and drink to soldiers.
Peter Rupp's Drug Store was one Of
the first To be inspected in our town
and he was given a certificate, al
lowing him to serve drinks and food
stuffs 10 soldiers and sailors.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
PENNY PARTY.

On last Thursday. August LIST, a
penny party was given at the home
of Mrs. S. King in 923 Opelousas
Ave, by several little girls in the
interest of the War Savings Stamp
Club. The following were those who
were in charge of the affair: Alta
Diones Vitler. Thyra Ho-
tard and Isabelle King.
The sum of 1915 was realized.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO CALL
FROM BOARD.

Jules Richard, a negro registrant
of 500 Homer street, was jailed by
Captain Bengert and Corporal Hyde,
Monday, for failure to respond to a
summons sent by his local board. 1t
is said that the negro ignored several
notices sent to him to report for ser
vice.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
RECEIVES PROMOTION.

Mr.. Kirk Abbott, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Abbott of Seguin St, has
been promoted as chief petty officer
in the U. S. Army. Mr.. Abbott has
done much studying since his enlist
ment and his efforts have indeed
been rewarded. We congratulate
him on his success.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
SALARIES TAXED FOR FUND.

Beginning with the August pay
roll the employees of the School
Board will have deducted the per
cent that is to be the quota for the
Teachers Retirement Fund. AS
there is no August payroll for the
teachers and others employed the
entire year, the deductions from
the teachers payroll will begin with
the September payroll.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
VIOLATION OF SUNDAY LAW.

Anthony Beninate, Sal Verret
street, was arrested Sunday for vio-
lating the Sunday law. Captain
Bengert and Corporal Hyde were the
arrestiug Officers
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
BICYCLE STOLEN.

Ignatius Meyer of McDonoghville,
reported to the Algiers police that his
bicycle was stolen from Evalina and
Verret streets at p. m. Monday.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

C.v more for Ferriaee than
We l Pc, for taxes. Help remove
Me extra tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Mir. Baker Visits First Line Trenches Amids.n over
 of Epaa> slis
DEI aRS INFORMAL
 ADDRESS TO TROOPS
 OF RAINBOW DIVISION
Cabinet Member Has no Idle Hour in His Effort to
 Learn of Conditions

With the American Army in France, March 20.-Secre- tary Baker continued his in spection in the zone of advance today in a cold rain over heavy roads and under generally un- comfortable conditions. The programme included visits to certain divisional headquar- ters that had not previously been inspected and confer ences with various high off, |cials.
 In an informal address to the Rainbow Division," officially known as the 42d division, the secretary took occasion to explain to the army as we'll as to the people of America, the reason for the military secrecy which deprives the soldiers and the population at, home of news of each other during the present stage of the preparations
 SECRETARY UNDER FIRE
 With the American Army in France, Tuesday, March 19.-Secretary Baker had his baptistry of fire this morning in the lines of the front trenches, and while he was returning German shell
 burst within less than 50 yards of his moter car He was not injured. The Secretary went into the trenches in a sector where a few Am erican troops face the enemy rows ne.s tby. bois half an hour he plodded over the duckboards. The Germans maintained an active fire with heavy pieces and machine guns Neverthe- less Mir. Baker made his way to an advanced sap. entered listening post and talked for several minutes with the soldier on duty there. But the mar rowest shave was on his return to headquarters. The German shell of 1O5 millimeters, roared down and burst cleanly less than 50 yards from the au- tomobile containing the Secretary ot War and the escorting officers. The shell hit roadside dugour, digging big crater. MT. Baker wished to stop and ascertain whether there were men in the dugout but the chauffeur. real izing the danger, opened the throttle and made his best speed until the dan ger zone was passed
 This was the Secretary's hardest and most exciting day in France. On Mon (Continued on Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
.PERSH|NC AWARDS FIRST AME ERICAN
 DECORATION IN WAR
Lieutenant and Two Ser geants Win Military
 Crosses for HerOism
By the Associated Pre.s

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, March 10.-GeneraI Pcrshing. the American commander in chief, has approved the awarding of the first new American military crosses for extrn- ordinary heroism. The recipients are, Lieut.. John 0. Green, Sergt. William Norton and sergt. Patrick Walsh.
 The crosses were awarded for extra ordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy
 Lieutenant Green probably will stand on the records as the first to receive the honor, for his name Is first on the list of three approved by the comman- der-in-chief. The exploits of these men are described by the general command ing their division as follows:
 T recommend that the distinguished service cross be awarded to the officer and men named hereinafter who dis tinguished themselves by acts of ex- traordinary heroism.
 .Lieutenant Green, while In dug out, having been wounded by an en- emy hand grenade. was summoned to surrender He refused to do so. Re- turning the fire of the enemy he wounded one and pursued the hostile party.
 sergeant Norton of the unit, finding himself in a dugout surrounded by the enemy. into which a grenade had just been thrown, refused to surrender, and made a bold dash for the outside, killing one of his assailants. By so doing he saved the company's logbook.
 Sergeant Walsh followed his com pany commander to the first line in spite of severe barrage. The captain being killed Walsh assumed command of the group and attacked superior force of the enemy, inflicting severe loss upon them Though of advanced age. he refused to leave the front.v To these commentators. General Pershing appended the following: "The commander-in-chief approves the recommendation for awards of dis ltinguished service crosses. They are not on hand at present. but will be for warded when received. and will be pre- scented to you in the name of the com ma nder-in-chief with suitable cere- fnony."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
These Do Little Harm and Only Serve to Make
 Sammies Angry
|PERSHING'S MEN ARE
 CRASHING THE HUNS
They Make Four Attacks and Enemy Made to Suf- fer Own Kind of
 Warfare
By the Associated Press

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, March l9. A German airplane both last night and this morning flew over the American sector northwest of Foul and dropped rubber balls Is inches in di- ameter filled with liquified mustard gas. 'rhis is the first time, so far as has been ga zetted, that an airplane has been thus employed.
 The effect of the gas was not ser- ious but the American troops were infuriated by what they termed "the dirty warfare" gargoyles.
 A sample of one of the containers has been obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-21
Summary of the News


 GENERAL NEWS. 1-Au Dutch ships In American anu English ports are seized. Secretary of War Baker under fire on American front. Hun airmen drop mustard gas nails on American line. Germans thought to be trying to confuse allies as to offensive. Petroxrad will be in German hands within week. says American consul.
 Pershing awards first American war crOsses. o-Drys fan to rntify prOhibttiOn amendment In New York senate. -y.rious clnsses nt Camp Wheeler are being graduated. 1Ypree AIabamians vote aga1nst Anal draft of railroad bill. o-Biy Royal Mail steamer Amaxon reported sunk.
 LOCAL NEWS -shriners to hold bfg ceremonial at faiRxreunds.
 commianioneF Taylor sAys vice n Birmingham in on aecrease. -Edit0rial comment. o--soeietx ma Dolly Dslrynple' G-Sporte.