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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
BRANDON AT WORK
 !. ON POS|T|ON
 ID SOLVE PROBLEM
Tuscaloosa Candidate Not Yet Ready to Announce Stand on the Dry
 Amendment
By FRED II. GoRMLEY

Montgomery. January 2.-(Special.) William w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa gubernatorial candidate, is working on a proposition which he believes will solve the problem faced by the electorate of Alabama as a result of the submission of the federal prohibition amendment The secret is held within his own brain and he informed citizens when he came to Montgomery last night that he would make it public at his own pleasure, but at the proper time.
 MT. Brandon is the only candidate for governor who has not made public his views the subject. He declared that he was not prepared to tell the people what he thought about it, but his declaration that he believed his propo- sition would solve the problem has caused unusual interest. Mir. Brandon stumped the state in 1909 against the state constitutional amendment which would have made the state dry for all time. But this year he is for prohibit tion and has announced that when elect ed governor he will strengthen thep TO- hibition laws if necessary. And in addi- tion to these declarations Judge Brandon selected a prominent Baptist for his campaign manager, Judge Henry B. Fos- ter, who has not love for the saloon or any person who favors anything that might aid the saloon
 MT. Brandon also declared that when he made public his views they would go to the people because the people were entitled to them and not because Rev. Brooks Lawrence, secretary of the Anti Saloon league, sought to put him on rec ord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
ARMY REPAIR SHOP
 HAS NOT BEEN
 AWARDED ATLANTA
Investigation in Washing ton Shows War Depart ment Has Taken No
 Action as Reported

Washington, January 2.-(Special.)-Re- ports that the government would build a $2,000,O00 repair shop for southeastern camps and cantonmehts were not sub- stantiated this afternoon as a result of an investigation by Senator Underwood. Telegrams signed Birmingham Civic association and Chamber of Com- merce" reaching several members of the delegation yesterday declared the war department was willing to call on Bir- mingham for contributions but unwilling to be stow gratuities on Birmingham. The criticism of the war department was subsequently, withdrawn by Charles L. Harold, secretary of the Civic associa- tion. who. requesting that previous dis patches be ignored, intimated that they had been forwarded by persons without responsl bilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
PEOPLE WILL BUY
 ''SMILEAGE" BOOKS
 FOR THE SOLDIERS
Government Has Plan to Finance Amusements of High Class for
 Men in Camps

Washington, January 2.-(Special.) 1.-The people of the country will be asked to buy '.smileage books at $1 and $5, con- taining passes to beu sed by soldiers in cantonments for admission to enter tainments to be staged under the direc- ton of the government wherever troops are stationed. Anniston and Montgom- cry are on the government circuit As entertainments some of the leading at- fractions of the day will be presented. At each camp and cantonment the gov ernment has constructed theatre to accommodate between 1000 and 5000 men,
 'Smileage books may be given to any soldier the donor may select. The com mission on training camp activities was completed today. It is headed by Ray mond B. Fosdick of Ohio. Asa Candler of Atlanta is the only southern mem her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Pennsylvania Makes Cut
 in Its l aSSenger Service

Philadelphia. January 2.-The Pennsyl- in it's passenger service in an effort to clear the lines for freight traffic, cancel ing 104 trains, including the Congressional Limited. operating on the lines east of Pittsburgh.
 Not more than one parlor car will here after be permitted on any day train any where on the Pennsylvania system.
 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Pennsylvania will alternate in train service between New York and Washing ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Marie Corelli, Novelist,
 Fined for Hoarding Food
 in Violation of the Law

London, January 2.-Marie Corelli. novelist. and Lady Mabel Gore Lang ton. sister of Earl Temple, were among today's victims of the food controllers s regulations against hoarding food, the former being fined f5O and fo0 costs, while Lady Langton was fined ESQ.
 Miss Corelli was charged with hav- ing purchased excessive quantities of sugar. In her defense she said the sugar was to be used in making jam. Lady Langton was accused of having purchased excessive quantities of tea. coffee, sugar and other provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Three Children Burned

Whitesburg. Ky. January 2.-Three small children of Nose Miller, a farmer living near Martin Station. were ere mated early this morning in fire which destroyed their home. The family of five children and the mother were sleep ing on an upper floor. and the building was about to collapse before the woman was aware of the danger Mrs. Miller hastily carried two of the children to safety, but before she could return for the others the house tumbled in and en- veloped them in flames. Mrs, Miller was seriously burned and may die. The charred remains of the three children were later found in the debris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
PRICE FIXING QUESTION

Much was said today of economic soundness of price fixing. Senator Lodge cited authorities to show that it had failed and read some of Hoover's s testimony at the hearing on the food bill in which he was quoted as say ing price fixing had been a failure in England. The witness explained that when he so testified England did not control commodities on which it ar- tempted to fix prices. He argued that price fixing of government controlled commodities was advisable to meet an emergency.
 MT. Hoover maintained that the food administrations action on sugar had prevented prices from doubling and declared that isolated cases where dealers had sold for 15 or 20 cents were proof that costs to consumers would have risen far above normal had not agreements been made with refiners.
 Replying to the testimony of Claus A. Spreekels. president of the Federal Sugar Refining company, that raw sugar was going through New York from Cuba to Canada when no sugai was to be had in New York. MT Hoover said 4000 or 5000 tons did SC through to Canadian manufactures who was paying higher prices. The attention of the Canadian government was called to the matter, the ship ments were stopped and the manufac- turer dealt with for violating his price agreement.
 Mir. Hoover will be examined fur. ther tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
EASTERN HALF OF COUNTRY CONTINUES
 INTENSELY COLD

Washington, January 1.-The eastern half of the country today continued to shiver under abnormally low tempera-
 lures, with suffering accentuated in many localities by an inadequate coal supply Snow fell in the Atlantic coast district from New Jersey to Georgia. and was particularly heavy in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
 Fair weather generally east of the Mis- sissippi river Is forecast for tomorrow, Tut continued cold is promised except in ihe lake region and Ohio valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Alexandria, Louisiana,
 Quarantines Camp Because of Spinal Meningitis

Alexadria. La, January 2.-Owing to cases of cerebre spinal meningitis having been discovered among soldiers in Camp Beauregard near here, and also in the city of Alexandria, the au- thorities late today declared quaran- tine for the zone. between the city and camp
 The shuttle trains between the city and camp were ordered stopped and the authorities forbid any public gather- ings. Motion picture shows, schools and churches were ordered closed, and until further notice dances and social gatherings also are prohibited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03

ing the battle. It is his opinion that |. a premature peace, or peace which does not follow the surrender of the Kaiser is not made the coming sum mer, the brunt of the battle will be borne by this country. This is evidently the opinion of the war department The President has declared against peace without the acquisition of the object this government had in going to war. It is only the exceptional optimst who enter tains hope that Germany. at present the aggressor on. every front, can be crushed by Q great drive next spring and sum mer
 The war deartment realizes the enor- nous task which confronts it. and is ral- lying it's every resource for the great emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
EARTHQUAKES IN GUATEMALA TOOK
 BIZ DEATH TOLL

San SalvaGoS, Salvador, January 2.- Newspapers of this city declare that no fewer than 2500 people lost their lives in the Guatemala earthquake.
 Early reports on the Guatemala earth quake, which began Christmas day, de- clared the loss of life was heavy, some estimates reaching 1000. A Guatemala City dispatch of December 31 however, said that only a few persons had been killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
PERSONAL

Jack Graham of Augusta, Ga, prom inent in cotton seed oil circles, spent yesterday in he city. MT. Graham is an enthusiastic member of the Elks order and was the recipient of many courtesies from the members of the local lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Deaths at Camp Gordon

Atlanta, Ga., January -Four deaths from pneumonia among soldiers at- tached to the Eighty-second national army division were reported today. The dead are: Leonard Barber, Ball Springs
 Tenn. Max Ray, Dxons Creek, Tenn, Grady Hagler. Barbour City, Ala. and Allen Smith, Skippersville, Ala. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
METHODS OF SAVING
Y oung Officer Punished
 on Charge of Theft

Washington, January 2.-Second Lieut.. Charles w. Ferguson, quarter master corps, national army, attached to the Eighty-second division at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, has been dismissed from the service and sentenced to the penitentiary for a year for the theft of an overcoat from a fellow officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
H. H. King

H. H. King, proprietor of the Nor. wood Grocery company, died wednes- day night at S:3o o'clock at the fam fly residence, 9315 North Twelfth ave- nue, from pneumonia. Funeral ar- engagements will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

cast:
 Alabama-Fair Thursday, colder south portion; Friday fair.
 Georgia-Fair Thursday. preceded by rain or snow in southeast portion; some what colder; Friday fair. continued cold
 Mississippi-Fair Thursday and Fri day; warmer Friday north portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Will Sell Linseed Cake

Washington, January 2.--Fifty thousand tons of linseed cake originally con- signed to Holland, but held up because the Netherlands government refused guarantees to permit dairy products to go into Germany, will be sold at the request of the consignees. In making this announcement tonight, the food adminis- tration said 1t hoped to dispose of the cake for consumption in northeastern states sn order that it may not burden railroad facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03


 w. A. Farrier--sAssd a sisd Ilesla at local lafiYmafY. ENnerai sasy ices over sNusn3n a nstl3r ssr es ees ss ~ J day aftern1nn %Ssg 3Sau@ prfYnta chapel wiiH rg4rN. 4t H6rest Hill.
 Charles i. sr ssa M siAa Sa; surday t #, inf4Fsssary; wtAelssl ser Rega1Asae wsre bsla yesteid3e f&~.s ss..stas ~s.s4ass ehapes interment at EImwood. Ae.er faoney-Aged S0,' died IuesoAs tn4 family residence, 1T1S FeaTsoh a,4e. West End. Funeral servleFS the remains will be nelo tsA aorTins at 10 o'clock from the NF End Catholic church. h. terhe l3lmwood, Lige Loy in charge
 w. F. | s.'.-.A aed 63, died at the fam ny near Odenville on De- cempe4 neral services over the refna ssys held December 25 He was x re eassY9of the Baptist church ana 8Ae n w., who had charge or tha Iefv{Aes. Rev. I, w. Inzer ana 4s V. Griffin officiated. In terms F@ligwed in Bethel ceme- tery.
 WITS. " sason-Aged S4, died at the fFsi ehea of her daughter, Mrs, Jessls t3idteston, 114 North Sixty tnlro ssst Yesterday. Funeral serv- ices a4 held this morning at 10 ocloes 4nss following will act as pail F. M Campbell, M. c. sml 0 Wright, A. B. Sandifer, IL. 4 arltsan and w. M. Peterson.  Mrs. Sisfs 5fambright-Aged 93. died We. lav night at the residence oa seYi.3 P H. Hambright. 6101 @ avanue. Remains will be shin fo Leeds Friday morning by o. Sooaln Undertaking company. "S. te Valdron-Aged "A, died 536e ,, ,me maoa,a,,,n cb a is as3 by her husband four sons na 4aughter. Funeral services one o'os remains win be held at sl1etS Thursday afternoon. In , 2 Forest Hill, s. w. Wood in n Aarge
 lie Anne HnIl-Aged 49, died 4ss~V night at the family resi- Fourth avenue, East h is survived by her hus- o" brothers, two sons. and | 5shters. Funeral arrange l is be announced later by | din.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
$500 for a Sc Sack of "Bull" Durham
 in France!

Writing to a San Francisco paper. Francis Jolife tells how badly our soldier boys in France need tobacco: One boy pulled out a half~used sack of Bull Durham and caressed it. His companion in. formed me that they had paid as high as 40 francs ($8) for a sack of Bull Durham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Mrs. Abrams Improving

Mrs. c. F.. Abrams. who was injured Tuesday night when a Milner Heights bus was struck by Highland street car, was reported as resting we'll at her residence. 2220 Highland avenue, sterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Prince Albert of MorrOcO
 Restores Constitution

Monte Carlo, January 2.-Prince AL bert of Monaco. on New Years day promulgated decree restoring the conditions of the principality which had been suspended since the outbreak of the world-war. By the decree the constitution is enlarged and extended in much more liberal sense. the prince in this way limiting his own powers. Prince Albert from the time he suc- ceeded his father, Prince Charles III, in 1889, until January, [. 1911 was ab- solute ruler of the small principality of Monaco on the Mediterranean. In 1911 a constitution was promulgated which provided for a national council elected by universal suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
FUEL SITUATION
 IN NEW YORK CITY
 RAPIDLY CLEARING
There Is Still, However, Much Suffering Among PoOr-Zer0 Weather
 Continues

New York, January 2-New York city today continued to suffer from a combi- nation of near zero weather and made quate coal supply.
 Spurred to even greater effort, how ever. by weather bureau warnings that a storm was bearing down upon the city, fuel administrators and those in charge of transportation facilities were able to give assurance that the situation is rap idly clearing. Utilization of the Penn sylvania railroad tunnels for hurrying coal from New Jersey, it is believed, will prove an important factor in solving the problem.
 While conditions are improving, the coal situation is going to be problem all winter" cautioned A. H. Smith, pres ident of the New York Central lines, and deputy director general in charge of the railroad after a conference with fuel administrator.
 ROADS DOING PART
 MT. Smith said the unparalleled de- mands made upon local shipping facili- ties made this unavoidable. Upon the enforcement of a policy of clearing ter minals of all accumulated freight before other incoming shipments are permitted and cause further congestion, he said, will depend the degree of hardship which must be endured. The railroads are do- ing their part he asserted.
 Lack of heat caused the closing of mers than 50 schools in this greater city today. It is believed most of them will he abla +o oman top,nrrov-
 MORE COAL RIOTS
 East Side residents who have been de- pendent for fuel on yards where coal is sold in bucketful quantities, today at tackled truck drivers at four of these places after being told there was no coal for sale At one yard the rioters forced their way through the gates and carried away five tons of coal before the police could interfere
 Ten degrees above zero was the high est point to which the mercury rose to- day. Early in the day one degree above zero was recorded.
 A. H. Wiggin, federal fuel administra- tor for New York tonight issued an or der curtailing electric lighting 25 per cent in office buildings, apartment houses, hotels. clubs. restaurants, stores, lofts and mercantile buildings. METHODS OF SAVING
 Steam heating is to be entirely elimi- mated during certain hours, and only enough steam heat to prevent freezing of pipes is to be used Sundays and holi- days in office buildings and others which close on those days.
 Reeve Schley, county fuel administra- tor, announced tonight that about 40,OU tons of coal had come in during the last "A hours. A threatened strike off coal wagon drivers MT. Schley added, mad been averted by the promise of increased wages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
FACTS ARE REALIZED

Representative Dent who in his ca pacity as chairman of the House com mittee on military affairs, comes daily in contact with officials of the war de- pertinent, holds that. when the end
 comes, the United States will be direct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Ladies'

L.., Free booklet describing lltUlCS wonderful article, indis- pcnsable for private use of married ladies. Relieves mind from doubt and worry. Sent sealed. Hygiene x Kalol- ogy Go. Dept. B. 122 West 18th St.. New York Cit-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ' D. m January 2, 1918:
 Highest temperature ........ 4 Lowest temperature .......... 2 Mean temperature ............. 3 Normal temperature .... 4 Deficiency in temperature since
 Jan l ................ 2 Raln1aH .............. .,...... .0 Total rainfall since Jan. l .... %; Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. 1 ..2 Relative humidity, a. m. ....... G
 IF noon .................... 6
 D. m. .................... q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
win Relieve Nervous DepressiOn and
 Low Splrfte

The Old Standard general strengthen ing tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, arouses the liver, drives out Malaria and builds up the system. A sure Appetizer and aid to digestion soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
DEATHS

George 4. FlOyd-Aged 55, died Sun- day at a local infirmary. Funeral services over the remains were held yesterday afternoon from the fam- fly residence, 1115 South Fifteenth street Interment at Elmwood. Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03

Roy c. Harvey-Aged Is. died Tues day at a local infirmary Remains were shipped to Fort Payne yester- day morning. 'lv Iahns.esas .,aar,ssszs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03

inne Hnll-Aged 49, died night at the family resi- \ Fourth avenue, East
 is survived by her hus- \ brothers, two sons, and Enters. Funeral arrange be announced later by
 din.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03

w. A. Farrier--sAsed { si@d Il1saa
 at a local taEiYma49. Funeral aars
 ices over ssusn3ns yasnanesaN ess sss day aftern9nn %S4a .38an4f prfYnt chapel. WidH s4rsy ,e6 Hores Hill.
The spectator., 1918-09-06
18 Year Old Boys and 46 Year Old
 Men Must Register Next Thursday

Washinton, Sept. 5.-To re- move misunderts nding as to who will be required to register under the new manpower act, Provost Marshall General Crowder in g statement last night said that all men who have not reached their 46th birthday on or before registration day, September 18th will be included within the maxi mum age limit, and all who have reached their 18th birthday on or before that date will be in- cluded within the minimum age limit.
The spectator., 1918-09-06
THAT DULL ACHING

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The spectator., 1918-09-06
ACommunity Far

In which several communities of Franklin County will particip- ate is hereby announced to be held in Ozark Oct, 22-24th. See next weeks issue for de- tails.
 By order of advisory Agricul- tural Board.
 J. K. Failing, Pres.
The spectator., 1918-09-06
A Letter From A Soldier
A. and M. College. Miss.

A. and M. College, Miss,
 As today has been a day of leisure with us will briefly out. line our work and situation here,
 As most of you already know we.are located at one of best Agricultural College of the south. Have about six hundred boys in training at present.
 They are divided into several different branches viz: Radio, Auto Mechanics. Black Smith. Bench Wood Workers, Carpen. ters. and Truck Drivers. We report for class six hours each day and drill four. While the majority of men at this place are from Arkansas, Franklin County could only send three Earl Russell. Curti. Hill and my self. Pm glad that can truth fully say, I've never regretted offering myself as | candidate for this place.
 We'll receive instructions fol about two months from date of entrance then we will be assign. ed to some division of the regul. ar army.
 Our food is good as you vii know.when l tell you I've gained fifteen pounds the short while I've been here. We sleep in the barracks and for a soldier l con- sider it an excellent place.
 The Y. M. c. A. does a won- derful work for the boys here ss we'll as elsewhere and I'm sure its name (Y. M. c. A.) will ring forever in the ears of a soldier.
 1 must say a little about the base ball game that was played here yesterday as the A. and M. team was composed mostly of Arkansas Huskies. The oppos- ing team. Payne Field Aviators from West Point. were a real bunch of athletes several of them coming direct from the league into training. A real baseball game was played. Curtis Hill pitched for the home team and let the aviators have only two hits, winning the game seven to five.
 He Curtis Hill) is a real base ball hero here now a collection was made up for him after the game which amounted to $21. 07
 Arrie Dickerson
The spectator., 1918-09-06
McHarIey Smith Home
 From France

McHarley Smith, the first Franklin County boy to have to come home on account of wounds arrived home today.
 McHarley has half of his left foot shot off and several pieces of shrapnel shell in his leg.
 His mother did not expect him and her joy is great.
The spectator., 1918-09-06
Legal Advisory Board

Permanent Members and AS sOciate Members of Legal Advis ory Board of Franklin. Permanent Members: G. c. Carter. Chairman. Ozark G. w. Barham, Ozark. Wm. Fletcher, Charleston, Associate Members: Will Hill, Ozark. J. D. Benson. Ozark. L. R. A. Wallace. Ozark. L. M. Guthrie. Ozark, J. s. Turner. Ozark, w. w. Adams, w. c. Conatser. Ozark. J. E. Hale, Altus. J. M. Rachels. Altus, E. E. Newman. Altus John Tims. Alix, L. F. Morris, Alix. Wm. Lowery, Denning. Robert L. Kindrick, Denning, Dave Mullen, Mulberry. E. s. Duvall. Lonelm B. V. Welton. Bedding. Otis Kelley. Cass. T. L. Dickerson. Nth. Top. E. D. Hall. Webb City, A. H. Chancey. Cecil. R. w. Shelby. Cecil. c. A. Callans. Branch. Will Chastain. Branch, R. D. Hill. Effa. D. w. Bryan. Charleston. J. s. Smith. Charleston. Edgar Anderson. Charleston. J. L. Goodbsr. Charleston. Dave King. Charleston. R. F. D Charley Harman. Ozark. R. F. D J. F. Law. Ratcliff,
 Registrants are requested tt clip this list from the paper and keep same for future refer ence and when Questionnaire il received to call upon neares member of Board.
 G. C. Carter. Chr.
 c. w. Barham.
 Wm. Fletcher.
 Permanent Members l.. A. B
 See Tobe Logan before yo' buy an Auto.