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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

whose boys are Over There that their boys are splendid-of indomitable spirit and that they feel sure of victory. This remarkable spirit assures us of a glori- ous triumph for the allies and allied leaders declare it will undoubtedly achieve a quicker end. Those Alamaba boys of the Rainbow division are simply wonderful; why they'd fight anything on earth, and they want to kill up all the Huns in Christendom in a job lot and finish the thing right away. You can't keep them down; they fight like tigers and they are not afraid of the devil himself
 The marvellous spirit of our American troops has startled the wearied French and British into renewed liveliness and they know they will win. The virile, fresh, happy attitude of our American boys has penetrated to Tommy and Poilu' so that today the allies are steeled with a courage and will that is death- less. Always. too, our boys are smiling; they smile when they enter the trenches; they smile when they charge, and when they return from the heat of battle they smile on. Never do they complain ex- cept of the delay of being unleashed for the fray. Their officers complain of their over-anxiety to get into the fight; never of lax moment on their part.
 "The negro troops are putting up splendid fight too" said MT. Cobb. "The first Crcix de Guerre with two palms and general citation given to an Amer ican was awarded to a bullet-headed darkey who, being thrice wounded, fought with bayonet, hand grenade and knife; slaughtering German after Ger mah as fast as they came his way.
 And let me tell you about the French army Mr Cobb said, with all the ter- rifle, frightful grilling that the French have Lad they still have magnificent army. The French soldier maybe tired and weary, and he is, but he is not tired and weary of killing the Boche. The ap- spearance of our American troops with all their nerve and dash and tremen- dous preparations has rekindled the French spirit enormously. our plans at first seemed staggering, because of their immensity. and the allies hardly knew what to make of the preponderance of the scale we were maintaining, but they realize now that our preparations just about fl. tho emergency, and they ara profoundly grateful. It is astounding. and the world hasn't the faintest concep- tion really of the vast amount of work which has been done behind the fight ing lines Our lines of communication could only have been realized by the marvellous genius of American organfz- ing ability and. the immense problems overcome by General Pershing are known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Returning From Western Front With Dust of Battle-Scarred Picardy Still Fanty Visible on His Khaki Uniform, Irwin s. Cobb Declares Spirit of
 American Troops Assures Glorious Victory

only to the British and French staffs. When 1 last saw General Sir Douglas Haig he expressed the warmest admira- tion of all we have done. He said he was proud of the prospect of having large American army fighting alongside with the British, feeling that with the arrival of cur forces the doom of the Hun was sealed"
 Asked about the morale of the German army, MT. Cobb said:
 Tt must not be imagined for min- ute that the morale of the German army has collapsed. I had ample opportunity to observe conditions and only q short time ago I saw some prisoners taken at Chateau Thierry, where so much of the fighting has been going on, and while l found that the BavarianS and Saxons are heartily sick of the war, the Prussian spirit is still arrogant and maintains the I-am-it attitude. The Germans will continue to fight, let me tell you, as long as their government demands it, and no collapse from within need be looked for. The general belief is that the war can only end with a glorious military yic- tory.
 The German soldiers now being cap- tured," MT. Cobb continued, "are usually very young boys, somewhere about IS or 19-mere kids. The mention of the Kaisers name drives them into hys- teria. In a base hospital where a sur geon was operating on one of these youngsters, he casually said something about 'Reutschland ueber alles,' and the little Saxon glared at the doctor ana sickenly uttered: When you mention that I feel like cutting the Kaisers throat
 "The German prisoners all feel that they are about to be shot down when captured by the allies" said MT. Cobb, land they skulk through the lines afraid of being clandestinely shot, but the Tommies az rule hand the Boche a cigarette and generally salute the Hun with, Come on. corry On, you bis stiff*
 'The unbounded enthrsiasm of our splendid American troops is the keynote to our success" MT. Cobb declared. "The life-saving spirit of rriupmh which they nave infused into the other armies; the undaunted courage and the absolute belief in victory is superb, and you may just carry the message back to our be- loved southland that we are going to win this war and win with honor and win with the splendid dignity for which America is noted the world over in every- thing she does"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
THE MAKING OF X FAMOUS
 MEDICINE: How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Is Prepared For
 Woman's Use.

A visit to the laboratory where this successful remedy is made impresses even the casual looker-on with the rei- ability, accuracy, skill and cleanliness which attends the making of this great medicine for woman's ills.
 Over $50, 900 pounds of various herbs are used annually and all have to be gathered at the season of the year when their natural juices and medicinal sub- stances are at their best.
 The most successful solvents are used to extract the medicinal properties from these herbs.
 Every utensil and tank that comes in contact with the medicine is sterilized and as final precaution in cleanliness the medicine is pasteurized and sealed in sterile bottles.
 It is the wonderful combination of roots and herbs, together with the skill and care used in it's preparation which has made this famous medicine so successful in the treatment of female ills.
 The letters from women who have been restored to health by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound which we are continually pub- fishing attest to its virtue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
THERE will be card party given

tomorrow afternoon at the Civic
 association under the auspices of the Generai Sumter chapter, United Daughters Of the Confectionery. Funds received will be devoted to patriotic werk and the public is invited.
 All arrangements are being made un- der the direction of various committees. including:
 ChaIrlen of Tickets-Mrs. Donahoo. Mrs. LaPage, Mrs Crabbe.
 Chairman Prizes-Mrs Frank T. White, Mrs. Wade Wood, Mrs. Dabney, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. H. o. Lane, Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss, Mrs. Mamie Williams, Mrs. Hugh Morrow. Miss Hattie Morton.
 Chairman on Tables and Chairs-Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Mrs. Leeper.
 Board of Management-Mrs. A. A. Adams, Mrs. James R. Estes. Mrs. A. Mcintyre. Mrs. J. M. Ford, Mrs. Theo- dore c. Koenig.
 General chairnan-Mrs. Theodore c. Koenig
 Chairman Decoration-Mrs. R. H. Pear son, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Schuyler Har- ris, the Misses Allen.
 Chairman of Sections--Mrs. Scruggs, Mrs. Tardy, Mrs smyer. Miss Burgamy, Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Thomas H. Hopkins. Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. LaPage, Mrs. Coxe, Miss Nash, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Shepherd.
 Chairman of 5Oo-Mrs. Carper, Mrs. Ritchie.
 Scorekeeper-Ida Neal Ford, Virginia Adams, Mary Porter, Leilie Porter, Eliz- abeth Terrell, Lucille Carr, Elizabeth Southgate, Agnes Terrell Emily Will Hams, Harriet Forbes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Negroes tn Tuskegee

Montgomery, June 19. - (SpeciaL) Three hundred and eighty negroes qualified for general military service were ordered into training by the sta to military department today and will be sent to Tuskegee institute July 15 for special training. Of the total, Jeffer- son county must furnish 25. Birming- ham city 43, Mobile city 16. Montgom- cry city 10. Mobile county 10, Mont- gomery county 8. Calhoun county s and Madison county 6. The others are scattered throughout Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Bar Association to Meet

Montgomery, June 19.-(Special) )-An- nouncement was made by Col Alex ander Troy, secretary of the Alabama Bar association, today that the ses- sions of the association this year will be held at the Montgomery country club July 12 and IS. but that the an- nual address which will be delivered by Thomas J. ODonnell of Denver, will be at the Sidney Lanier high school at 8:30 o'clock the evening of July 12.
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marriage by the Rev. MT. Bonnet. Inn mediately after the ceremony the bridal party, left by auto for Birmingham, where they were rendered a reception at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. O. o. Good man. About "A guests, friends and rela- tives of the bride and groom, enjoyed their hospitality. The house was taste- fully decorated with flowers of the sea- son. The groom formerly made his home in Louisville, Ky, but for the past few months has resided in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
uTOPIAN LINE RAIL

The Utopian June ball on Friday eyen- ing is being looked forward to with much pelasure by members of the college set.
 The club is planning to make this dance one of the most enjoyable ana largest of the early summer season. A little patriotic surprise is in store for the guests. The ball will be given at tho Country club and MT. Nappi with his jazz band will render the music. About 200 invitations have been sent to friends, and pleasant evening is anticipated. This is to be the fourth dance given by the Utopian club, and the second to be given at the Country club since the be- ginning of the year.
 Chaperons for the ball will be MT. and Mrs. w. K. Trechsel, MT. and Mrs. Montague, MT. and Mrs. Joe Worthing- ton, MT. and Mrs. John Tucker, MT. and Mrs. David Roberts, Jr., MT. and Mrs Blakely Muteh, MT. and Mrs. Frank But Ter, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Shephard, and MT. and Mrs, Jimmy Jones'
 The personnel of the Utopian club is composed of the following: Messrs. Au- brey Allison, president; Luther Busby, vice president; Marion Lokey, treasurer; Theron Watkins, secretary; John M. Craig, social secretary; Cambridge D. Norris, official bouncer; Dewey Davis, ISHdIn 1lLeSple, OTlH HeepleS, WdlleF Blackwell, J. R. Gardner, Jr, Walter Davis, James Smith, Rodney Montague, Harrell White, Clyde Lovelady, Leo Speigler, Scarborough, Thirston Shirman, Bob Strickland, Clovis Pierce, Roland Sparkman, Hugh Hardridge, Henry Naff and Jack Hovater.
 The following Utopians are in the service of their country: Hartwell Holt, Jack Havis. Doc Smith Kirkpatrick, Kenneth Lampkin, George Archie and Lieut.. Ralph Jackson.
 RECITAL AT CABLE HALL
 The Birmingham Conservatory of Music extends cordial invitation to the public to hear the following programme of con certos at Cable hall this evening at S:3o o'clock:
 Mozart c Major, first movement, Myrtle Jones; last movement, Elizabeth Buck shaw.
 Mendelssohn D Minor, first movement, Ruth Chappell; second movement, Nellie Adams; third movement, Kate Smith.
 Weber c Major, first movement, Lucy Jones; second movement, Margaret How ard; third movement, Margaret Howard.
 Scharwenko Flat Minor, first move ment, Bessie Hamilton
 Grieg A Minor, first movement, Mrs. Paul Earle
 A concerto is written in three or four extended movements or parts, contrasted in theme, tempo and mood-and is for the display of solo instrument In the absence of a complete orchestra the con- certos will be accompanied by second piano (Mrs. Gussen) and first, second and third violins and cello. SAMUEL
 Mr. and Mrs. N R. Keeling announce the marriage of their daughter, Agnes Bedding, to MT. Benjamin H. Samuel on Tuesday, June IS, 1918.
 JOHNSON -HAMMET
 On Saturday, at the home of the bride near Brookside, MT. George Johnson and Miss Frances Hammet were united in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MISS VAUGHN HONORED

Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Vaughn entertained a few of their young friends at a buffet supper at their home and at a Lyric party Tuesday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Laura Vaughn, of Mobile who is their guest. Those in the party included Miss Julia Mae Drennen, Miss Jamie Barrett, Miss Eugenia Woodward, Miss Amy Young, Miss Virginia Cameron, Miss Margaret Calhoun and her guest, Miss Annie Mercer Of Eufaula, Miss Bev- erly Christian of Greensboro and Miss Virginia Eaul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Airplane Mechanic Dies

Montgomery, June 19. -- Especially Ted Wilkins, airplane mechanic at Tay- Tor field, died at the Camp Sherman base hospital today from wounds sus- tained when he dived off the top of bath house at Troy Sunday after noon. Wilkins foot slipped when ne was ready to dive and he went head foremost into shallow water. the head striking bottom and causing an injury to the shine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MISS JOHNSON GUEST OF HONOR

MISS JtAENe MaFIe sutton or Mem- phls, who is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. J. Palmer, entertained few friends at luncheon at the Southern club, honor- ing Miss Eugenia Johnson of Atlanta The guests included Miss Johnson, Miss Mildred Kettig, Miss Caroline Cope land, Miss Margaret Nelson and Mrs. John Wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MRS. CLARK TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. Frank Clarke will entertain a group of young girls at Lyric party tomorrow afternoon in compliment to Miss Laura Vaughn of Mobile, the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Vaughn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
 POSTPONED

The entertainment to have been given
 this afternoon by the Mother Goose club, with MT. w. w. Blackman as the
 speaker has been postponed on account of illness in the home of the hostess family The date of the entertainment is to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MISS BENNINGTON IGNORED

Miss Helen Gunter Jackson entertained few of her friends at her home on Highland avenue, honoring Miss Dorothy Remington, who is the guest of little Miss Dorothy Rice.
 There were three tables arranged for cards and the prizes were box of hand kerchiefs, and a dainty sachet. The guests included: Miss Remington, Misses Dorothy Rice, Jamie Barrett, Vir- ginia and Caroline Remington, Caroline Parker, Lestra Kinney Exum, Eugenia Woodward, Frances Bondurant, Susie Shook, Frances Rogers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

sweet peas and the guests included Mrs Remington. Mrs. McCann, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, Mrs. Warner Shook, Mrs Orline Ship man, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Eugene L. Brown Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Mrs, Crawford Johnson and Mrs. John Buii- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MRs. RTCES LUNCHEON

Mrs. J. R. Rice entertained a few friends at luncheon at the Country club yesterday, hcnoring her sister, Mrs. A. fred Remington, who is her guest. The table was adorned with quantities of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
ENORMOUS WORK
 AT CHARLESTON
By HOLLAND

9y AAOAAAANO
 New York, June 19.-(Special.) )-When Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood was transferred immediately after the United States de- clared war against Germany to Charles ton, S. C., many were the wondering comments indicating that it seemed al- most like shelving General Wood to send him to an apparently unimportant dis trict. The public did not then realize the magnitude of governmental as well as industrial work which is now under way in and near Charleston, or the enormity of the army projects of which Charleston and it's vicinity are the cen ter General Wood did, soon after his arrival at Charleston, grasp that situa- ton forecasting great industrial as well as important governmental growth there and realizing from a military point of view the important relation which Charleston bears or will bear to the fu- ture commerce of the United States,
 For long time there prevailed in many parts of the country the opinion that Charleston was not responding to the industrial and commercial impulses which have been so characteristic of many other large centers in the south This opinion was due to the fact that public attention was not called to the projects which were under way at Charleston or to the investment of capi- tai by very able men in enterprises at or near Charleston
 When the late Norman B. ReaYn with three or four associates undertook the promotion of the construction of a rail- road from the Clinchfield coal district to the sea he had in mind the establish ment at Charleston of very large ter mlnal facilities. This has now been done. MT Ream and his associates caused the Chpchleid railroad to be so constructed that 1t would compare favorabIy with pest American railroads, in roadbed low grade, slight curves and equipment.
 This cost a good deal of money. but MT. Ream looked upon it as an eco nomical expenditure because a road so punt could be operated at low cost. The distance from the Clinchfield coal region to the harbor of Charleston by rail is practically the same as the distance be-. tween the Pocahontus coal region, which IS the western terminal of the railroad built by the late H. H. Rogers exclusive " With his own money, and Norfolk the eastern terminal. MT. Rogers established terminal facilities at Norfolk which are among the best in the United States. Therefore the cost of transporting coal from these rich Appalachian coal fields tc the seaboard is about the same whether from the Pocahontus region to Norfolk or the Clinchfield region to Charleston. Charleston, however, pos- sesses some advantages of which her en- terprising citizens of this day have now full understanding. It is only about seven miles from the terminals at Charleston to the sea, whereas it is nearly thirty miles from the terminal at Norfolk to the sea by way of Hampton roads. Furthermore, Charleston is al- most in direct line so far as navigation is concerned, with the eastern terminal of the Papama canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
MISS MERGER HONORED

Mrs. Charles Calhoun and Miss Mar garet Calhoun entertained a few friends yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Annie Mercer of Eufaula, who is tlieir guest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
HOLLBROOK REESE

MT. and Mrs s. M. Reese of Remlap, announce the marriage of their
 daughter, Edna Verona to Mr Shaler
 H. Holbrook of Jackson, Ky. the we'd
 ding having taken place at home yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
LUNCHEON FOR MISS BROWN

] Mrs. Ethel Lovejoy Cox will entertain
 a few friends at luncheon tomorrow
 at her home on Iroquoise street honor- 1 ing Miss Margaret Browne of Judson, who is visiting in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
SMITH-MAHAN

The marriage of Mrs. Rosa Mahan and MT. Neil Smith took place Saturday at the Independent Presbyterian church, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. M Edmonds. pastor of that church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
A Great Responsibility.

HE responsibility attached the preparing remedy infants and children
 is undoubtedly than that imposed the remedies for adults whose system sufficiently for time % injurious drug. It well that Caoa for the 40 under the supervision Mr. Fletcher
 What have makers limitations and substitutes stake? What their resonsies7 To whom they answeabe They today their nefarou wares broadcast and disappear
 Could each mother the painstakng with which the prescription Fetce Castoa prepared could they read the nnumerab testimonials grateful moe would listen the subtle pleadngs false arguments those who would offer imitation substitute for the tried T1o+ob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

After spending several months with her parents, MT. and Mrs J. l.. Barker. Mrs. Gordon C. Elliott and little son, Gordon Earle, have returned to their home in Anniston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Alfred Remington, with her hus- band, Colonel Remington of the regular army, and three lovely young daughters, is making a brief stay in the city with her two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Rice and Mrs. McCann, en route to the Philippine Is- lands, where Colonel Remington will be stationed.
 Miss Laura Vaughn, the attractive young daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harris Vaughn of Mobile, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Vaughn at their home on Sycamore street.
 Mr. Eustace M. Harden, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Annie B. Harden. and his sister, Mrs. AnnieNM. Smith, and little son, left yesterday for Colorado Springs, where they are to spend the summer.
 | MT, and Mrs. John B. Weakiey will l leave soon for Michigan, where they will spend the remainder of the summer. Mrs. J. R. Shelton has just received a cable telling of the safe arrival of Lieu tenant Shelton in France Mrs. Shelton and children will remain in Oliver Springs, Tenn, for the summer and re- | turn to Birmingham in the fall to spend the winter with her parents, Mr and | Mrs. J. R. Tindal, in West End. Lieu | tenant Shelton volunteered when the first call for doctors was made. He is with the field hospital and has been stationed I at Camp Dix, New Jersey, for the past eight months
 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tindal have just | received word from their nephew. John Wieters Califf, of Denmark, S. C., that
 he has received his service stripes for
 six months active service in France | Corporal Califf volunteered when only IS ! and has been in France since last No vember. He went with the Rainbow division, Company c, 117th engineers. | from South Carolina.
 Mrs. Fred Larkins and children left
 Tuesday for Orion. Mich, to spend the | summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. F. Harris are enjoy- ing visit from their daughter. Mrs. | Il. M. Harris, and children from China. | pr. and Mrs. Harris have been doing missionary work under the board of the
 Southern Baptist convention. The many friends of A. D. Harris, who l IS with the heavy tank corps, and is with his company located at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, will be glad to know he is resting comfortably following an opera | ton Tor appendicitis on Monday, June 10. Miss Elizabeth Klauth of Tampa, Fla. | Is spending the week with Miss Eugenia Wilkinson, on Norwood boulevard. | After spending several months with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Barker. Mrs. Gordon c. Elliott and little son, | Gordon Earle. have returned to their | home in Anniston.
 l Mrs. Martha McBurnett of Boulder Crest Wedowee; Mrs. Augusta Ward and MT. Dana Ward of LaFayette. mo- tored up to visit Mir. and Mrs. Guy Amos of Norwood. They were very pleasantly entertained during their stay in the | city.
 Capt Sorsby Jemison, who has been the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. l Robert Jenison, at Glen Iris, has re- | turned to his regiment at Camp Jack l son.
 Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr., will leave on ] Saturday for Philadelphia, where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Arthur Granville has returneo