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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
Boy Scouts Airplane


 Although the passage of the bill pro- viding for taking over the entire facilities for making airplanes has deprived the local Boy Scouts of the privilege of pur- chasing an aircraft" said Chief Execu- tive H. w. Wester. and donating 1t to the army to be decorated with the Blr- mingham Scouts emblem. and used by one of the Birmingham flyers now with the aviation training camp they have not given up their intention. After having taken the matter up with the war de- partment. Senator Underwood and finally directly with President Wilson to no avail, although with the assurance ex- pressed by the officials of their grateful appreciation of the generous and patriotic purpose back of the offer. the scouts have now decided to make the offer di- rect to the French war office. provided a machine can bc purchased in France or made by the French government and la- lebed and known as the Birmingham Scout airplane.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
IRWIN ID SPEAK ON
 BUSINESS METHODS
Movement to Eliminate Waste and Lost Motion"
 in Business

E. B. Irwin, manager of Caheen's has just returned from Washington. where he attended a meeting of prom inent merchants of the United States called at the instance of the national defense committee to consider ways and means whereby the merchants of the country may cooperate with the government in securing efficient transaction of business. Mir. Irwin was the only Birmingham man to at- tend the meeting and only 50 were selected from the entire country. The commercial economy board met with the merchants as it is the subcommit- tee of the defense committee that Is to have control of the movement to minimize waste.
 The matters discussed at the meet ing will be presented to the Birming ham Merchants association at a spc- cially called meeting this week by MT. Irwin. Resolutions will be passed aud publicity campaign started that will reach every patron of the Birmingham stores. Ladies' clubs and committees of prominent club women will be in-
 terested in the movement and urged
 to cooperate with the merchants in their efforts.
 Tho idea of the project Is to secure
 increased efficiency in the transac- | tion of business with a reduction of | lost motion and the elimination of un- ] necessary expense. The putting to use of every latent power Is the ultimats purpose of the movement. in order that the government may use every re- source in the war. and that the strength of the united American people
 may be brought to bear.
 The government requires the mer- chants to eliminate the nonessentials now so prevalent in the transaction of 1 business" said MT. Irwin. Specific | methods along other lines were laid before the conference in Washington and adopted by the merchants. The | resolutions and recommendations have | the sanction of the national defense 1 committee. The merchants present 1 felt the proposed changes would bc
 successful, as they were sure of the | cooperation of the women in the
 movement. On the patriotism of the
 women shoppers will rest the easy l solution of the problem considered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
SHRINERS' NIGHT
 AT EAST LAKE

It is "Shriners' Night" tonight at East Lake. which means that tonight will be bright night, whether a moonlight night or not. The programme includes a band concert by Zamora's superb brass famous Arab patrol and a regular dance under the auspices of Za- mora temple, NobIes of the Mystic Shrine.
 they are, the red fezzed nobles have invited all their friends to join them in the joyous festivities and assure those who attend genuine good time. The commit tee will give n written guaran- tee to refund the admission fee to any one who is dissatisfied with the entertainment.
 TokiO, the beautiful dancing pavilion, has been the scene of many brilliant event, but the Shriners' mftee in charge of this affair assert it will surpass lAeHi kll duu tnde CsGAA NhG NcAO nation of the late Iamented King Edward will fade into insignifi- canoe before the gorgeous specta- cIe that will be staged tonight by "Old ZamOra," the alpha and omega of ShrinedOm.
 Not only Is every Shriner, his wife and family expected to att tend, but every Shriner's friend, his wife and family will be cor diaIIy welcome. The admission fec is just half the cost of ticket to Al Fields minstreIs and Jack Riddle asserts it will be cheap at 1shalf the price,"
 The programme follows;
 9:0O-0 :3O-DrilI by ZamOra Tenn pie band. (Dr. A. Hrabe, directOr.) 9:O0-9 :30-Drill by ZamOra Tep- pie Patrol. Capt. Jack Riddle. commanding.)
 9:30-Grand March.
 10;O0-12 :O0-Genera1 Dances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
MRS. SCHOLAR WILL / BE LAID AT REST IN
 HAYWOOD CEMETERY
Remains Will Arrive This Afternoon From Denver and Funeral Serv- ice Will Be Held at the First
 Methodist Church

Mrs. Hattie Scholar, widow of the late George W. Scholar. will be laid at rest in Elmwood cemetery this aft ernoon. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church at 4:45 D. m.
 The pallbearers will be: J. K. Ter rell, R. L. Ezelle J. N Rose. Dunk lin Strock, Roy Stuart and J. w. Cole. They have been requested to meet at the Terminal station at 3:30 o'clock to receive the remains. which arrive from Denver. where Mrs. Scholar died last Sunday. Lige Loy will have charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs Scholar Is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Homer Hesterly of Denver and Mrs. Bessie Barry of Bir- mingham, and sister. Mrs. Ben Porter of Eureka, Cal.
 The deceased was born In old Elyton 70 years ago. She spent part of her early married life in Columbus, Miss. but returned to Birmingham in 1887. Her father was MT. Thomas a promi- nent building contractor. who built many of the handsomest houses in Alabama.
 Few persons talked so interestingly of the old citizens of Jefferson county as Mrs. Schoolar. She had been in timately acquainted with the genera tion that grew up just before the Civil war and had pleasant "reminiscences to relate of leaders of the social world long since passed away.
 Mrs. Scholar was a woman of fine intellect and of rare grace of charac- ter She was kind, gentle, self-sac- rifcing and was devoted to her family and friends The taking off of such a woman is distinct loss to the com munity, and Mrs. Scholars death will be sincerely lamented. w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Women Express Appreciation

To the Editor Of The Age-Herald:
 On behalf of the Alabama Federation of Wonens Clubs. and the club women of Birmingham who had charge of the distribution of the food conservation cards in this city, I wish to thank you and other members of The Age-Herald's s staff for tho splendid support your paper gave us in making Home Day. the great suc- cess 1t was Publicity Is the life of a movement Ike that. and The Age-Herald was or the greatest help in creating the widespread interest which the housewives of Birmingham manifested in food con servation Yours truly
 MRS. L. ]. HALEY.
 Chairman for Greater Birmingham. Birmingham. July 24 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
New Pastor Comes to
 Universalist Church

One of the latest pastors to come to Birmingham is Dr. Richard M. Smith. who will have charge of the Universalist church at 22O91a Third avenue. Dr. Smith was formerly an instructor in Randolph Macon college, and is profound scholar. He will hold preaching every Sunday morning at Il o'clock and con- ferences at 10. His subject for next Sunday is "The Universalist Church, Messenger of God"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
RESPONSE TO CALL
 FOR MAGAZINES

Magazines have already begun to come into the postoffice in answer to the request of Postmaster R. B. Smyer. Beginning next month all magazines will have a little notice on them say ing that one-cent stamp may be placed on them and after being sent to the postoffice they will be sent to a training camp. No address or writ ing of any kind is necessary, the post office attending to all details. All that are sent to the Birming gham postoffi.e at present will be sent to the camp ;it Hoboken, N J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
NEGRO EXODUS TO BE
 TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Special measures are being taken to assure a large attendance of Civic as sociation members at the meeting to be held next Sunday night at the Sixteenth Street Colored Baptist church. A special musical programme has been prepared for the white people that are going to attend the meeting. A separate place will be marked off for them with rib bcns and every attention given them. The chief subject that will be taken up is the negro exodus. Other organiza- tions have been invited to be present and join in the discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
TRUSS CATCHES FIRE IN
 EXCITEMENT FOLLOWING
 GRANTING OF REQUEST
Barber Challenges Candidates For Commissioner to Foot Race High Dive or Creased Pole Climb at East Lake Park
 August 2-More Lights Ordered in Capitol Park

If Commissioner Truss had not caught on fire the session of the city commits sion yesterday would even exceeded that of the previous week as tedious, dull and listless round of routine.
 MT. Truss was pulling on his faverite pipe when he took the floor to ask for an additional appropriation to build a bridge. It was granted, without the usual stubborn opposition, and so excited was the East Lake commissioner over his un- expected success that he unconsciously placed his big jimmy pipe, red with coals, into his hip pocket. MT. Goldman, who was a petitioner before the commission, arose to state his case, and MT. Truss thought that he would sit down. But he had another sudden impulse when he did, for his right-hand hip pocket was as full of fire as a coke oven, and he made it known in a manner that would have done credit to a scared child.
 "Ouchl" yelled Mir. Truss. T believe am on fire" and he pulled the jimmy pipe out of his hip pocket, turned the lining inside out, and 1t was all over. MT. Barbers suggestion that the fire de- partment be called was not carried out
 Everybody enjoyed the joke except MT. Truss.
 LIGHTS IN CAPITOL PARK
 The commission decided to place six 4Go- candlepower lights in Capitol park. It was pointed out that this would decrease the patronage of the park, but the comlnis- sion ruled that they could not longer pro- tect the lovers.
 The Acipco Y M c. A was heard on an appeal to allow the American Cast Iron Pipe company to close certain roadway. and in lieu thereof construct another in order to allow the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
BEACH M. CHENOWETH IS NOW CHIEF YOEMAN

The many friends of Beach M. Che noweth in Birmingham will be glad to hear of his rapid advancement in the navy. Mr. Chenoweth recently enlisted in the navy, and was assigned to the yeoman service. He is now a chief yeo- man. in the purchasing department at Philadelphia, and is expecting to be called to more active duty on the ocean at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the following yesterday In the probate court Gran M Barron of Bessemer to Miss Belle Houston.
 Thomas F. Parker of Birmingham to Miss Mollie Kay Downing.
 M. T. Collier of Ensley to Miss Ethel Mae Culp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25

to make needed additions to the '. M. c. A. building. The matter was referred to City Engnieer Kendrick, for report, with the promise that action would be taken favorable to the proposition If the engineers report warranted
 Certain highways In Titusville were dedicated to the city in the usual form, being located at Sixth avenue and First street.
 The president was authorized to enter into a contract with the Anti-Tubercu- losis association to have a celebra ton at East Lake park on August 2. the day upon which the city will formally open the park to the public as free amuse- ment park. As suggested by President Ward the city did not establish any prec- edent in the premises this being means of getting as many people out to the park as possible to get acquainted with the new management. Other cases of a like nature will be dealt with upon their merit in the future.
 CHALLENGE TO CANDIDATES
 In connection with this gala day, MT Barber stated that he would spend the day at the park, and Mir Hornady stated that that was not what they wanted him to spend--it was money that they wanted.
 Mir Barber challenged any candidate in the race for commissioner to a foot race high dive. greased pole climb, pole vault ing or weight throwing contest and Mir. Hornady accepted his challenge to fish for bass. Mir. Truss stated that he be- lieved that Commissioner Hornady was making an attempt to get Commissioner Barber off for the day, to queer his po- litical activities MT. Ward moved that every candidate be charged an exorbitaut fee for admission to the park on this day and insisted on 1t. in view of the fact that 1t would not affect him, as he was not candidate any more.
 An amendment to ordinance 43S-C, known as the shingle ordinance, was passed. wherein red cedar shingles will be permitted in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric. Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock Night performance at ESo and 9:15 o'clock.
 Loews Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per formances, ? to Il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
Board of Education Unani- nous in Selection of
 Proposed Site
EAST LAKE CITIZENS
 CALL MASS MEETING
City Commission Defers Final Action Until Friday-Preliminary Plans Completed and Actual Work
 to Commence Soon

If the recommendation of the board of education is cOncurred in. the eastern section high school will be located at Wo0dlawn and actual work on the structure will be in progress in short time. The matter of the purchase of the site was put up to the city commiS- sioners Tuesday afternoon and for mnI action upon the recommendn- ton will be taken at a special meeting to be held nt 10,30 o'clock Friday morning.
 Pending formal action by the eommi sion. mass meeting of East Lake cit zeRs will be held Thursday evening at 0 clock at the East Lake hall. Commi sloner Truss, who wishes to hear tl views of East Lake citizens has ealle the eeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
SITES INVESTIGATED

The selection of the site for the eastern high school was considered for several months the claims of numerous sites be- ing carefully investigated, but in the end the board of education reached the unan- imous conclusion that the children of the territory to be served would be best ac- commodated by putting the school in Woodlawn. The school will serve the children of East Birmingham, Kingston, Avondale, Woodlawn, Gate City and East Lake. The site selected can be reached from any of these places without transfer and 1t is also in walking distance of the majority of children who will patronize the new school.
 The plan of the board of education calls for the purchase of a strip of property on First avenue, Woodlawn, which now divides the avenue from Woodlawn park, and also a block of land to the north of the park This will furnish wide entrance to the park upon First avenue and will throw the park and this added territory directly in front of the high school, which will be built just to the north of the park In the opinion of the members of the board of education, this will furnish very beautiful site, in ad- dition to one which offers the greatest advantages to the territory to be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-25
NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Work on q number of new school build
 ings will be in progress in short time
 now, the preliminaries having been
 worked out after an infinite amount of labor.
 MT. Itner, the supervising architect CT
 the board of education. will be in Bir- mingham Friday and will take up with local architects the matter of plans for the new buildings. Those which will be given immediate attention include build iIgs at Avondale, Vivian and Ensey, and the eastern section high school. Plans for other structures are maturing rapidly, Including several schools for negroes. and it will be only matter of days now until the improvements will actually be under way.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
EXCITED COTTON MARKET.
Loss of S!x Dollars Bale Results
From Better Crop Reports.

New York, Aug. There was a
break Of between Sc and 81 per bale
in the cotton market today as re-
suit of better weather or crop news
and reports of increased new crop Of
ferings. The general list closes!
steady at net loss of "a to 140
points
First prices were so to S5 points
under realizing and reselling by some
of yesterdays buyers who were evi-
IDENTIFY influenced by indications that
the tropical storm had caused rains
along the gulf coast, but had not been
violent enough to damage cotton in
the interior. There was renewed COW
ering at the decline in anticipation Of
a bullish weekly report from weather
bureau and prices rallied some 20 to
60 points from the lowest. This bulge
met increased offerings, however, and
the market later broke very sharply
on the more favorable report than eX-
pected and reports Of rain in Texas.
The detailed report for the Houston
district showed precipitation at only
eight points, but there was rain in
northeast Texas as we'll as along the
coast and private advices suggested
that tomorrow details might show
the drought pretty we'll broken so far
as the northern part of the State was
concerned. These reports brought in
larger offerings on moderate early
afternoon rallies and the market
rea cha0 the lowest level of tho dov
Selling was also encouraged by the
talk of increased early ncW crop
shipments on an easier basis Active
months generally showing net loss Of
124 to 130 points, and with the close
at approximately the lowest point Of
the day. The weekly report indicat-
ed satisfactory crop progress in East
ern belt section and fair conditions in
parts Of Texas, Arkansas and Louis
ioO:.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
DEATH LIST GROWS.
Nineteen Now Reported Dead and
Twenty Seriously Injured in Tropi-
cal Disturbance

Lake Charles. La, Aug. 1.-Two
men were killed at Gerstner Field il
was learned today. in the storm which
swept this section yesterday. and the
casualty list in the stricken area has
reached 19 dead and 20 seriously in
:;ured The list is being added to by
mail and messenger rs all telegraph
and telephone communication has
been destroyed.
Those killed ut Gerstner Field We're
Sergt George McGee and Private Les
ter Williams. Their addresses were
not announced nor were details Of the
manner in which they were killed
made public Ten persons were killed
at Lake Charles. four at Dequincey
and three at Big Lake.
twenty-five Of the % hangers on
Gerstner Aviation Field near herr
were blown down and many airplanes
DESTROYED or entirely swept away b..
the storm.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
ECONOMY IN USE OF SUGAR.
Food Administration Emphasizes Ne.
cessity CT Conservation OF Supply.

! Columbia, Aug. 6.-The Food Ad'
sued It sugar program, in which
| household conservation policy to mee'
the sugar situation for the summer is
outlined, In this program the abso-
lutte necessity of saving sugar is en-
ohasiZed This means careful use
and no waste of sugar Or sugar sub
stitutes, as lavish use is bound to mis-
appropriate what some one actually
needs
we need only enough sugar tc
make our meals palatabie," says the
Food administration" One and one
half ounces, or about three level table
spoons of sugar, honey, molasses. OF
syrup a day for each person will do
this This includes the sugar substi
.utes used in cooking"
Economy means using:
Dates. raisins. figs, tc sweeten pud-
dings and cereals.
Honey, syrups, maple sugar and mo-
lasses in cakes, cookies and desserts.
Less sugar in beverages.
Thinner syrups or no syrupS in can
ming.
No frosting unless made without
sugar.
Waste means losing:
Sugar dregs in coffee cups and iced
tea tumblers.
Sugar leavings in cereals bowls ard
saucers
Sugar spilled in cooking.
Sugar spent to make caramel for
favor or coloring.
Pieces OF cake or any sweetened
desert left to be thrown away.
The American sweet tooth con-
sumes as candy in a year enough SUI
gar to meet all sugar requirements
under the rationing standard OF Eng
land Tor one year, or France for one
year, or Italy for two years. The
money spent in the United States for
candy in one year is double the
amount required to feed Belgium for
one year.
Rigid restrictions have been placed
upon all manufacturers Of candy. ica
cream and other products requiring
sugar. Sugar supplies are short, ow-
ing to submarine sinkings. losses to
beet-sugar land and factories in bat
tie areas and curtailment OF shipping
are allowed a maximum
Of two pounds per person per month
exclusive requirements: but this should
be regarded rs the maximum. and an
effort made by every patriotic house
holder to use only the minimum
amount of sugar.
SUgaI is precious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
a LEGION Of sLAvs.
European Races Mobilize at Wads.
worth.

Washington, Aug. THE Slavic
Legion Of the United States, author
iZe6 in the army appropriation Of July
9, will be sent to Camp Wadsworth
for training preparatory to service III
Europe, according to general ordeI
No. " Of Gen. Peyton c. March. CHIEF
Of staff, which will be made public
in a day or two. The Legion will be
composed of Jugo-Slavs, Czecho-
Slovaks and Ruthenians, Ukra1nians
in the United States who are not cltl-
zens Of the United States but are de-
sirous of engaging in the war against
the central powers. For the most part
they are Of the races under oppression
in Austria Hungary.
Officers Of the United States army
who so desire may be assigned to
these regiments provided that all OF
ficers below the rank Of field officer
must be able to speak both English
and the language Of the race in the
regiment to which they desire trans
fer
The Legion will be organized as in
fantry regiments of the National Army
and so far as practicable the compa-
nies will be composed of the same
race. Enlistment will be voluntar!
and will be handled through the reg
ular recruiting stations. Proof OF
loyalty to the cause Of the United
States and Of a desire to fight the Ger
mans and the Austro-Hungarian gov
ernment will be required.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
French Repulse Germans and Take
Prisoners.

Paris, Aug. Along the Vesle riv-
er the French continue to repulse the
German attacks, especially between
Brasne and Scissors. A hundred pris-
oners captured east Of Braines, it is Of
ficially announced. A German local
attack today against the French po-
sitions south of Auberive, in the Cham
pagne region was respulsed. Last night
French made further gains in the
Montdidier region. In the fighting
near Vesle the French occupied the
station at CRY Salsogne, just west OF
the bend in the Vesle where it turns
northward to join the Aisne.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-10
BERLIN WAR REPORTS.
War Office Says Attacks of Allies
Broke Down Before German Lines

Berlin, via London, Aug. 7.-.Nortf
of the Somme the Germans yesterday
! captured nearly 200 more British
prisoners, according to the German
official communication issued TODAY.
British connterattachs south Of
the Braye-Corbie road broke down
before the German lines. There We're
violent artillery duels followed by
strong enemy attacks southeast OF the
scissors. These attacks were re
pulsed.
The text of the communication fol-
lows:
The number OF prisoners captured
by US as result of yesterdays fighting
north Of Somme has increased to 2SS.
British counteratackS south OF the
Brave Corbie road broke down before
our lines.
Northwest Of Montddicr The che
my's partial attacks were unable 70
develop owing to our fire. In tho
morning there We're partial engage
ments on the Vesle and we captured
some prisoners. In the evening thcr"
were violent artillery duels which
We're followed by strong enemy st
tacks. on both sides Of BraiSne and
Bazoches. These attacks were re-
pulsed, at some places by our fire and
at isolated points by our counterat
tacks"