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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
DuPont Engineering Co. Will Build Government
 Smokeless Powder Plant

Wilmington, Del, February S.--Ine United States government has com msssioned the Dupont Engineering company to act as it's agent in the construction of a smokeless powder rlant on the Cumberland river neg Nashville, Tenn, it was announced here tonight. This plant will be sim liar to the one on which the govern ment began work a month ago near Charleston, w. Va.
 Officials of the DuPont company s1id they were not at liberty to dis cuss either the cost or capacity of the new plant, but 1t was announced at Washington at the time the first contract was let that the two plants would have combined capacity of 100000 pounds of powder day. The total cost, according to Secretary of War Baker, is to be about $90,000, 00c.
 Surveyors are already on the ground and it was stated tonight that con- struction gangs soon would follow and that the work would be pushed along rapidly. Houses will be con- structed near the site of the new plant to take care of the thousands of skilled artisans needed to carry on the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
B Per Cent of Alabama ! Registrants Will Be
 Placed in Class On

Montgomery, February 3.-(SpeciaL ] That approximately 3S per cent of the registrants of Alabama will be placed in class 1 and will be subject to imme- diate military service was the estimate made by Maj G. J. Hubbard, head of the selective service work in Alabama, on his return Saturday from Mobiles where he conferred with the district and local boards Friday. This visit cont pleted a tour of all cities where district boards are located.
 Major Hubbard said the local boardss classifications in class 1 range from 20 per cent to 40 per cent and that fair estimate would be 33 per cent He found that local boards have completed about 90 per cent of the work of classifying the |registrants and stated that he was con- vinced that all appeals would be 9s- posed of by the district boards by Ma M l, and probably by February 15
 My Investigations have convinced me that the district and local boards have shown great qualifications for the work and are now making the Investigations with an eye single to justice to regis- trants and the government said Major
 
 Hubbard
 |. Physical examinations of all regisE trants placed in class l. which were orz dered by Maj. G. J. Hubbard last week. were stopped by him Saturday when he received notice from the war department that changes had been made in the phys7 ical qualifications and that physical ext aminations should be stopped until these changes had been given to the local boards.
 Many persons who would have been disuualified under the old regulations may be inducted into military service under the new. Persons 5S inches high who weigh 100 pounds may be used. Un- der the old regulations those weighing less than 110 pounds were rejected.
 Several local boards had already be- gun the physical examinations while or- ders to report had been issued by many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Tennessee Sheriff Saves
 Negro Prisoner from Mob

Athens, Tenn, February 3.-After hold- ing off all night an angry mob of citi- zens, who were yelling for Arthur Ren- fro. negro accused of having criminaiiy assaulted a 4-year-old white girl Sheriff Lawson and heavily armed guard of deputies put the black man on the Mem phis special at o'clock this morning and sent him to the jail at Knoxvllle to await trial.
 The mob gathered around the Athens jail early in the evening and several times during the night it looked as if the jaiI would be storrned. Sheriff Lawson and his men threatened dto shoot and shoot to kill if any attempt was made to take the negro by force.
 About 1 o'clock this morning the mob dispersed and it was decided to spirit the negro away for his protection. Shortly before the arrival of the Memphis spe- cial another mob gathered at the depot and it was only by threats that the sheriff was able to retain possession of his prisoner.
 It was announced today that special term of court will be called about March 2 to try the black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Mrs. Morris Marx, chairman pubifci- ty; phone 1867. Miss Jenn Adler, as- sfstant chairman; phone 5337. The Red Cross Bulletin is pub lished In this paper once weekly (Sundays) and deals with the do- ings of the Red Cross workers. The chairman of the publicity committee will welcome contribu- tions to this column from workers throughout the district. If you have suggestions to make that will
 lend to the interest and helpful
 ness of the Red Cross Bulletin. they
 will be welcomed.
 To mail contributions to the
 chairman or assistant chairman,
 address Red Cross headquarters,
 care Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 American and French soldiers in hos pitals and in the trenches in France, and thousands of children in the war zone. received the aid of the American Red Cross in celebrating Christmas.
 The American Red Cross provided for a Christmas party and entertainment in every American base hospital. and a Christmas tree in every ward where there were sick and wounded Ameri- can soldiers and sailors. Every Ameri- can soldier had Christmas bag con- taining tobacco, cigarettes, soap, shoe strings, wash cloth, towel tooth brush and large handkerchief filled with candy.
 Christmas trees were arranged for at some of the training camps. One hundred thousand socks containing gifts were given to the French soldiers in trenches, and 50000 Christmas bags were distributed among the wounded.
 In two towns the American Red CrosA hospitals arranged Christmas parties for the children. The first real old- fashioned, before the-war kind of Christmas since 1913 was prepared for children of French refugees. cripples and tuberculosis soldiers by the Amer ican Red Cross. After three Christmas less years, the children of the devasta- ted region had almost forgotten to put out wooden shoes, which the French place where American children hang stockings The American Red Cross books, toys, bunnies, dogs and balloons for 1900 children near Ham, Nesle and Noyon. It provided for the distribution Ol tOyS StHl uy all 3tueTlCdn newspaper to 5000 children, and sent 36 boxes of toys and clothing to 2000 refugee chill dren south of Verdun.
 Extensive preparations were made to bring Christmas cheer to children in many other districts, and to give useful presents to refugees and sick in different hospitals throughout France. Christmas fetes were held in 15 tuberculosis hospitals, at one of which the soldiers will act play of their own construction in, honor of the American Red Cross. Games, cigar cites and comforts have been sent to 12 schools where war cripples are be- ing trained for new trades. The So- ciety of Friends distributed 1900 pounds of American Christmas candy to children in 20 villages where the Quaker grous gave Christmas tree parties.
 NEW HOSPITAL AT LYONS
 With the opening of the Sainte Eugenie hospital for tuberpuAosis repatries at Lyons another link is added to the chain of institutions the American Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Italy Claims First Woman
 to Qualify as Ship Captain

Paris, January .-(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)-Italy claims the first woman to qualify as captain of trade She is Miss Elise Belluomini, a young woman of Viareggio, Italy, who has just passed her final examination and is awaiting an assignment to ac- tive service.
 Born and reared among a sea-faring folk, Miss Relluomini developed in early life an ardent desire to follow the sea for career. She communicated her an- bition to her relatives and friends. but they laughed at her. A woman sailor! It was impossible, they told her.
 The young woman was not to be swayed from her purpose, however. and she finally found sympathetic friend oc having seen women navigators in the coastwise trade of the Hawaiian Islands. The girls remarkable knowledge of the sea surprised the old captain who gave her every encouragement and finally recommended her to the mari time authorities of Livourne.
 Some months later Miss Belluomini was by special decree, allowed to take course in the Nautical institute of Vareggio. Her progress was astonish- ins. The ease and facility with which she mastered the difficult nautical prob lenas submitted to her won the admira- ton and respect of her professors and fellow students, who aided her in every way possible.
 New difficulties presented themselves, however, after she had passed the re- uuircd examir ations at the institute. The Mariners union refused at first to break it's traditional policy by admitting a woman into it's membership. The girls perseverance finally triumphed over all obstacles and she received the coveted masters license in the ocean going trade. Concerning her plans, Miss Bel lucmini said:
 "I enter sea service at a troubled pe- riod when each day one risks his life a |. sea, but will attempt to demonstrate to my sailors that woman may be just as. courageous as man. If l should be unfortunate enough to have my boat torpedoed. shall follow the traditional policy of the sea and see that the crew is saved first. l shall be the last to leave the boat that has been eonfided in my care. My life l am ready to sacrifice it. I am today at the service of my country and of her dear and noble sisters. France. America and England"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Trousers Made of Paper
 Being Worn by Germans

Amsterdam, January 1.-(By Mail.)-Pa- per trousers are now being worn by a large proportion of the male population of Germany. Whole suits for men are being sold which contain practically no fabric except paper. but the demand for paper fabric far exceeds the supply. Col lars are now selling in Berlin for nearly 75 cents each, and shoe laces of paper yarn are 15 cents a pair
 Leather is becoming almost unobtain- able. Boots with wooden soles are worn oy the better class. and fully 40 per cent of the soldiers at the front are wear ing wooden-soled boots. The standard" Aaoes that are sold contain only 10 per cent leather. In many cases the up- pers are made out of old ships sails, tent awnings, and impregnated burlap Paper for ordinary purposes has become so scarce that some provincial newspa- pers are using low-grade colored papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
DECATUR

Decatur, February S.-(specialD The Music study club of Decatur and Albany are now at work organizing a Puberty Chorus for public singing this summer
 The purpose of the organization is to get together all of the local musical talent and from time to time sing in public patriotic songs in order that the general public may be taught these songs and thus instil into the hearts of the general public more pa triotism and love for country than they have ever had before.
 Neal Speak of Decatur has just re- turned home from Atlanta, where he was accepted in the aviation service. In about 30 days he will leave for Aus tin, Tex, where he will go into train ing.
 MT. Speak is a son of the late Judge ID w. Speak, who was circuit judge of this judicial circuit for sometime. He died few years ago.
 The Decatur public schools which have been closed for several days past OH account of the lack of fuel will open again next Monday.
 The coal situation here is somewhat relieved, although more coal is needed here than can be supplied,
 D. B. Smith, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Albany, died yesterday at Tuscalooa. where he had been for treatment. The remains were shipped to Decatur and inferred in the city cemetery.
 The Decatur recruiting station for tue United States army enlisted 2s men for the army service during the month of January.
 This is considered the most excellent record in view of the fact that a great many men from this county had all ready volunteered in the army and a large number had been drafted also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Salary Warrants

Montgomery, February s.-(Speciaio Every salary warrant carried by state employees while the state treasury was not in condition to pay salaries last year has been cashed and the state does not owe any employe one penny. The state treasury has paid warrants issued for January salaries as they were presented and has notified the holders of salary warrants that they will be honored on presentation. Until December 1 the state was about six months behind with salaries and employees made personal arrangements for money. using warrants as collater- d. Total collections of the state treas ury ip January were @s,79s.ssS.5S, while total disbursements were $i.- s51.5s11s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Ten Dogs Are Entered in
 National Field Trials

Grand Junction, Tenn, February 5. Ten dogs are entered to start in the na- tional championship field trials which will open here tomorrow if the weather conditions are favorable.
 Mary Montrose. winner of last years championship, Is considered one of the most promising contenders. Comancne Rap. owned by William ziegler. Jr., of New York. and Candy Kid, owned by c. E. Duffield of Tulsa. Okla, will make the race.
 The stake carries with it a purse of $750 and the Edward Drexei memorial cup, valued at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Are Aviators Born?

There was time when 1t was held that man must be especially born for aeronautic duties, writes Henry Wood house, vice president of the Aerial League of America, in Everybody's
 Experience had brought out the fact that the average young man can make an excellent aviator. Captain Guyne- mer Major Bishop, Capt. William Thaw, Captain Ball of the Lafayette Escadrille, and practically all the famous aviators were not men who impressed anybody with being different from other young men.
 "Of the thousands of allied aviators there are probably not 500 men who had seen more than a few months of milf tary service before joining the air serv- ice. Most of them had never seen any military service.
 "In planning an organization for the selection and training of aviators. the aircraft board and the signal corps of the United States have had to prepare to deal entirely with men who had never seen military service, as other countries have done.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
RED CROSS BULLETIN

, is forging to return to France her citi- zens well and free from infection. This hospital was opened in the presence of officials of the Red Cross and Rockefel- Ter foundation and of the French gov- ernment It is designed to care for patients reaching France via Evian.
 Sainte Eugenie hospital has been loaned to the American Red Cross by the hos pital board of Lyons, which supplies the building with heat. light, water and sanitation, and furnishes at cost food, linen and disinfection. The American Red Cross provides the nurses, doctors and medical supplies.
 Often as many as S tuberculosis repatries arrive at Evian in a single week. coming from occupied portions of France and Belgium, and returning to their homes have spread infection. The new hospital cares immediately for 200 patients in five new hospital barracks. and in the main building-a chateau pre- sented to the city of Lyons by the En- press Eugenie.
 Report of A1uscoda unit Red Cross association, Birmingham, January 29 1918: sweaters .......--.-.-........... % Socks (pairs) .....................-..-. 2I Wristlets (pairs) ....................-.-.. 40 Helmets ....--............ ................. I Bed shirts ....................'..... zS
 MRS. C. B. CROSS, Chairman.
 MISS GLADYS BAIRD, Secretary.
 Report of unit No. 1, Birmingham chap ter, American Red Cross:
 Monthly dues, June 1917 to 191S. $122. 50 Money given .......................... O.0O Aprons ......................... l20
 $133. TO Total expenses .........................$ 1.S5 Christmas box to France .......... 41. .65 Christmas box to Camp Wheeler. 26 % s1l9 50 Tn bank ....................$ 5 20 Red Cross Christmas drive ......... $l10.0 %
 HOSPITAL SUPPLIES MADE. Bath robes .................-....-... 4S Operating gowns ....-.................. l6 Caps ...................... ...-....'....... D Abdominal bandages .............,..,. 5l T. bandages .................,..,...'. ol WaShragS ................ .'......-...,... % Wipes ..-..-..-.........'..-'. .fo bandages, 3-in. and Ain. (doz) 50 Gauge congresses .,............-........ 5oU Gauge rolls .-...-.................- -..''.... oo Bed socks (pairs) ..................... F Bed jackets E
 KNITTED GARMENTS.
 Mufflers .......................-.. 4S Wristlets (pairs) .........-............. Al Socks (pairs) ........................... ~
 MRS. M'INTYRE, Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

NEW HOSPITAL AT LYONS
 With the opening of the Sainte Eugenie hospital for tuberpuAosis repatries at Lyons another link is added to the chain of institutions the American Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
How It Happened

From the Louisville Courier-Journal. "You say this man brought load of whisky into dry territory ?"
 'Yes. your honor"
 why didn't you seize the stVfr?" sWen. your honor. we had nq( stomach pump.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Thirteen freight steamers of the Japan Steamship company. hitherto sailing to London by the way of Cape Town. are Eto be sent through the Panama canal The new route. besides being safer. Is ono week quicker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
INTERPRETATION MEASURES

Appropriation bills are being rapidly disposed of by the House, which passed the agricultural measure last week and plans to pass the diplomatic supply measure and possibly huge deficiency bill this week. The $7,0oo,0o0,o0o army appropriation bill also is scheduled for completion by the House military com mittee during the week
 Consideration is soon to be given by the House agricultural committee to the bill urged by Food Administrator Hoover for extension of his powers. and Chairman Lever also plans early intro auction of the bill proposed by the President for broad extension of gen oral price fixing authority.
 On Tuesday the House public lands committee will begin hearings on public oil and coal lands lease bills, while : subcommittee works on water power development legislation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-17
I'd to attend.

THIS rs NOT POLITICAL MEETiNGirs FOR YOU AND svesv
OF YOUR rcAI FAIrH-REmEmeER
AT COUNCIL CHAMBERS. - W.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-17
PUBLIC MEETING

April ID, 1918, at Council
Chambers. All persons in
tereSted i'm the election of
Chas. A. Sulzer are request.
ed to attend.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-17
NOW is TIME TO PRE-
PARE WAR AGAINST
DIRTY HOUSE FLY

TIE Merchants Association 0: New
YORK : sending a-oa5cas, z bulletin
designed 10 encourage tie 5ghs a.
gains. the dangerous and aIghy house
ay- Tas propaganda is a commend
able o-s ard we are glad 10 give is
space IL these columns
XII a. once every hT You can ind
and burn his bsody
Ooss-Fers SAP that there are many
reasons 20 eelieve char= viii be more
ases his SEASON than for 2 nanbe- Of
ya2rs
The killing Of Just one III NOW
means there vii &c oillsoas and TIL
ls0ls less nexr SUMMER
Clean - your o~n premises: see
and inz.ss that your aeighbo-s do like
wsse
Especially clean --ca; -os-tae-~ay
PLACES and every nook and Granny
Fli=S III not :, where there Is
nothing 10 Eat. and thetr principal
DIET i 700 filthy to n=zr5on.
The ag has NJ equal as germ
carrier: ss many as 5lysJ, 500 500
germs have b<=a found in and On the
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-17
ORDINANCE NO. 127

Al ordinance providing the fixing OF
salaries Of the officers Of the City Of
Ketchikan for the year ending on the
first Tuesday in April 1919.
The Common Council OF the City of
Ketchikan. Alaska does hereby ordain:
Section l. That the salaries of the
officers OF the City OF Ketchikan for
the year. ending on the first Tuesday
in April 1919. and until their success
sors are elected and qualified or such
Offices are for any reason declared
vacant shall be as follows; viz: City
Clerk per month $4,000 Municipal
Magistrate. $1,000; Chief Of Police
$4,000; Chief of the Fire Department
$4,000: City Treasurer percent upon
all taxes collected or money received
other than from Federal or Territorial
sources.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be
published in the Daily Progressive
Miner" newspaper published in the
City OF Ketchikan by three publica-
tons thereof, and shall take effect
and be in force from and after it's
passage and approval. Passed and
approved this 18th day of April 1918.
ARTHUR A WAKEFIELD
Mayor
Attest:
s. A. Plumley, Clerk
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-04-17
TO EVERY WOMAN IN
THE UNITED STATES

TIE L, s Feol Administration has
placed upon American Women the
supreme responsibility Of conserving
the food o. the COUNTY,. The srsa,
message has gone forth that this War
for democracy and liberty Will be wen
by he conservation u our fecistu9s
thar the eAase OF Freedoa,-no. alone
for ourselves SGt for the wor,i-can
De ss-re3 hy nationwide plan 10
prsvsa. food shortage
Whole hsartesly have the women
throughout the COUNTY, responded 10
This message. acted upon II with mag
n:6esns patriotism. enlis.;ng unaer
1Aa coiors with the same Sri-is that
dominated that other grea. ar-sy
which has been and is now marching
2lo2g the avsauss and streets Of
sve-y TOWN. and village IN America
The L. s Food Administration does
nos imply The cutting down OF the nor
NAL ration OF nourishins food. But
il does ask every wo,nan 10 exercise
caEs il The usa Of wheat, meat. butter.
fat sugar, milk. the larger use Of
fruits vegetables and psr;shabse
tooas- she substitution OF foods that
arg pleasital for the foods that are
scarce, and the sli-a;aatioa Of waste
in cooking and SERVING.
and in cooperating with the {. s.
Food Administration the women OF
America can render their highes. ser
rice II patriotism. and br concerted
actin show sh2s shsy ara standing
aoalF By their Government AZ q time
Ct its grea1esr crisis. TIA. in thi.
spoch-n2king pa-ioi OF IFS his-o-y
their spirit Is q sylbol OF its heroic
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