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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
LEADER OF MOB
 TELLS STORY OF
 TRACER HANGING

Collinsville. H., April 1o.--A request that his body be wrapped in the American flag formed the last words of Robert B. Prager. hanged here by a mob early last Friday, according to testimoney >today before the coroner's inquest by Joseph Riegel. it was said tonight by persons who were present at the inquiry which was held behind closed doofs.
 Riegel, according to these persons, admitted he was leader of the mob.
 Prager was hoisted into the air by boys from F to Is years old, Riegel is said to have testified. He is declared to have said that Prager denied that he was a spy or that he had hoarded powder with the purpose of blowing Up the Maryville mine. Riegel. it is said paid a tribute to Prager's brav- cry, declaring that. the latter never shed tea except when he kissed the flag and that he did not beg for mercy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Germany's Long-Range Gun Doing Little Damage. Says Americans From France

An Atlantic Port, April 1o.-The long range gun with which the Germans have been bombardng Paris at intervals since March 20, in the opinion of Americans Who arrived here today on a French steamer is being fired for moral ef- rect rather than in the hope of inflict- ing material damage N
 The effect of the. shells several of the passengers said was about equal to the eNpiosion of an ordinary siy-inch pro- Jectlie, and, so far as could be learned up to the time they left Paris, only a Few buildings of any consequence had been hit
 remarkable feature of the lombard ment, according to one of the Americans was the narrow spacelin which the shells dropped He added that the points Where they fell marked an ellipse not more than a half mile in length. Dam age inflicted from air raids is far more serious. the travellers added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
INDIGESTION
 CAN BE CURED!

Jf won derive little pleasure iropi eating if soon after meal fooo sours on vorr stomach, bitter fluid arises anu gas causes belching, if you have heart burn or the feeling of lump ln the stop,ach. if nausea sets in or an acute nain develops, you have indigestion. A sinnle remedy such as soda and vinegar nav give YOU temporary relief, but Will ,,ot remove the cause. If you are so ,,a reless- as to allow the condition 10 continue an extreme acute attach iias
 mean an end of you At best when so. are not getting proper nourlsnhien. fron what YOU eat can not dare to eat the things YOU like, and your nerves are repeatedly racked with intense SUI fering you are prey to other c1stress- ]. ing complications sure to loiioW, you. enfire system will be deranged ana you will never know well day untll a long and tedious course of treatment is en- dured. 1, p,,,
 Ark says: For some time l had SUI : fered with nervous indiSestion, could not sleep restfully and was unable 10 enjoy anything ate. My general healtn was rapidly failing until I was induced to try a bottle of Pal-Co-Tox and am glad to say 1t has done wonders TOT me I consider Pal-Co-Tox marvei ach troubles and will take pleasure in commenting it to all fellow sufferers
 Pal-Co-Tox is having an enormous sale just now in Birmingham. It is q comparatively new remedy on this mar ket in it's present form. A s matter or fact. Pal-Co-Tox is merely favorite prescription used by famous physician for moro than forty years, and since his recent death has been protected by copyright and placed on general sale under the trade name Pal-Co-Tox. It is not a cure all, but justifies the strong est praise as a tonic. alternative and blood purifier. Many hundreds of re- inarkable cases of relief from stom ach, liver, kidney and bladder troubles are ascribed to it's use. It is pleasant to take And it's benefits are apparent after the very first dose.
 The following well-known local druggists carry Pal-Co-Tox and will supply it at s1.00 per bottle: Nortons Drug Store. Parker's Drug Store
 Ietaw's Pharmacy. Tutwiler Drug CO.
 IT W. Taylor,s Two Drug Stores
 Bright Drug Co.,, Guarantee Drug Co.,
 Edwards White Drug Co., Brighton; Pains Drug Store, Woodlawn: F. l. walker, Avondale: Johns Drug Co. Johns: c. | Donald. Fairfield; Gus Harduval Ensley; West End Drug Co. west End: Gale Drug CO. Pratt City x E. Cain, Irondale; Lewis-Reed Drug Co., Bessemer: D. w. Murray, Wood lawn and Walker Drug Co.,, North Efrmin gham.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Senate Military Committee Divided on Question of Ef-
 ficiency in Department
MAJORITYS DEMAND A CHANGE IN SYSTEM
Control Should Be Taken From the Army Signal Corps and Placed in Hands of One
 Man

Washington, April 1O.-Dif- culties encountered in develop ing the nations great aviation programme were presented to the Senate today in widely diff ferent aspects through major |iry and minority reports on the military committees pro- tracted investigation of the subject.
 The majority, through Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman, declared the entire aviation situation gravefy disappointing, charged gov- |ernment officials responsible for the programme with misleading the pub lie with overoptimistic statements, and urgently recommended that con- trol be taken from the army signal corps and placed in the hands of single executive officer appointed by the President. This report is under stood to have been adopted by vote of eight to six in the committee.
 Senators Meyers of Montana and Kirby of Arkansas joined Senator Sheppard of Texas in the minority report, which as- serted the majority failed to give an accurate impression of the facts, and that in the face of unparalleled obsta- cles Ion the whole the record of the signal corps is one of which every --mer- icar can justly be proud"
 Although the majority says the pro- duction of combat planes has been . no great difference of opinion between the majority and the minority as to the present status of the programme as a whole. the disagreement arising over whether there has been inefficiency and procrastination and misleading publicity. as the majority charges.
 Some information heretofore regarded as closely guarded secrets, is disclosed lin the reports Among other things, 1t is shown that:
 Primary training planes to the rum Der of 345S lnd 342 advanced training macnlneS nave Leeii coihPioeou Hi eiio country:
 Production of training planes in the United States is now proceeding on quantity basis:
 Arrangements have been made with France for the construction there of 60oo battle planes by 7O00 American mechanics, sent across the ocean for the purpose. and using 11,000 tons of American mate rials;
 Construction of 11,5O0 battle planes in the United States is planned;
 Twenty training schools in America have graduated 1926 reserve officer avia- tors, though few of them have been given advanced training, and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Mobile Man Named Head
 of Dry Goods Association

New Orleans. April 1O--Oliver Fowlkes of Mobile was elected pres ident. and White Sulphur, w Va, was chosen as the 1919 meeting place at the concluding session here late t.- day of the annual convention of the Southern Wholesale Dry Goods asso- citation. Other officers elected were First vice president, James R. Little s,avannah; second vice president. Leon Wallenstein. Richmond, Va: treasurer R. K. Rambo, Atlanta, reelected; sce- fetery. Norman H. Johnson. Richmond Va, reelected. Members of the exec Koblegard, Cumberland, Md; A. : Dosser. Knoxville; H. ". wichard Norfolk: Herman Levy, New Orleans and James M. Iryan. Tampa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Lawyers Luncheon at
 the Civic Association

report of the committee on fees, the election of president, and an address by Frank Willis Barnett will be the fea- lures of the regular weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Bar association to be held today at 12:30 o'clock at the Civic association cafe. President Spier Whit aker resigned on account of accepting government service position,s which takes him to- Washington. and it is un- derstood that Henry Howze. the vice president, will be elected to succeed MT. Whitaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Lieut.. Thompson Unable to Return to Memphis
 Without New Propeller

Montgomery, April 1o.-Lieut. J. Frank Thompson of the United ayia- ticn corps was unable to start on his return trip to Memphis this afternoon because of a broken propeller on his mae! inc. Lieutenaht Thompson made the statement this morning that he had ordered new propeller from the factory, and will make the return flight as>soon ;,s itarrives.
 Lieutenant Thompson few days ago made a flight from Birmingham to Taylor field, near this city, a dis. tance of 72 miles. in 45 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
REALTORS JOIN
 ALLIED ARMIES
 AT LUNCH TODAY

President Alex Montgomery an nounces that the Real Estate ex change will abandon its weekly lunch today and meet with the rest of the s.iberty Bond workers at the Tut tive member of the exchange is laying aside business this week." said Mr. Montgomery, .'so we are not in a frame of mind to discuss technical subiects.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
FALLING OFF IN SHIP LOSSES MAY MEAN TRANSPORT ATTACKS No Violation of Censorship to Say Troop Movement to
 France Much Increased AMERICAN OPINION IS CONFIDENT IN CRISIS There Is No Attempt i'll Washington to Minimize
 Seriousness of Situa-
 ton in France

Washingtin, April 1o.-W the news that American troops are in the battle zone, the blunt statement of David Lloyd George, the British premier, ;. to Parliament as to the situation in Picardy came home to Amer jeans today with added force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
MILITARY OPINION
Sergeant Kills Two Men, Wounds Several and
 Then Commits Suicide

Fishers Island. N. Y, April 10. sergt. James Boyle of the coast arr tillery shot and killed two men, wounded several others seriously. in- cluding First Lieut.. Jean Becheud, and then committed suicide with a service revolver at Fort Wright today. He lac just returned from leave of ab-S sence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Two American Surgeons
 and One Nurse Wounded When Hospital Was Bombed

London. April 10.--During the ''re- cent fighting and retirement on the westernafrcrt,s says an official statcz ncnt issued this evening by the war office, "a surgical team which very our casualty clearing stations by n Fhiladelphin hospital was heavily bombed and two officers and one nurse WoundrA~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Local Data

Army officers expressed satis- faction that the endorsements ordered into the fight by Presi- dent Wilson had begun to ar rive, for the British had left no room for doubt that the need for them is urgent.
 Behind that advance guard other American forces are moving rapidly to the front. Figures may not be dis closed, but it is known definitely that the rate of departure of American troops for France now is three times that of only short time ago.
 TROOP MOVEMENT
 The increased troop movement makes interest in the submarine situation acute. There were indications two weeks ago that the Germans had coupled with the assault in Picardy an effort to increase their inroads upon allied shipping Of- ficials here believed that with the situa- tion on the battle front as MT. Lloyd George pictured it, German submarine efforts would be concentrated against troop ships to prevent American rein forcements from reaching the battle front in sufficient numbers to influence the outcome this spring and summer.
 While there has been no information to indicate any increased menace to the transports, the very decided falling off in the sinking of British ships last week and the present week was interpreted in some quarters to mean the diverting of the U-boats to the transport lines.
 NEWS NOT ENCOURAGING
 News from the battle front today was not encouraging. Officials admittedly did not understand the purpose of the Ger mans in extending the scope of the bat tie far to the northward of the great wedge already driven into the British lines in the attack on Amiens. It was pointed out. however, that the struggle undoubtedly was entering third phase, the first German drive having been checked short of it's object and the sec ond attempt to widen out the apex of the German thrust having met with small success.
 MILITARY OPINION
 On the whole, military opinion, based on meager details shown in today's dis patches, inclined to the belief that the Germans had found even the 50-mile front of their drive at Amiens too con- fined and too fraught with danger for their purposes. For this reason it was assumed that the new attack was de- signed to flatten' out the British lines on the German right flank; in the old position and thus furnish room for new assaults at the juncture of the French and British armies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Preserve Your Wood With Carbosota

Barrett's Carbosota Liquid Creosote Oil is coal-tar creosote refined sufficient ly to give the maximum efficiency to the conven- tent and inexpensive Brush and Open-Tank methods of treatment. Briefly, Bar rett's Carbosota Creosote Oil Is superior to the com mercial coal-tar creosote for use by the small con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 1o.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and warmer Thursday; Friday partly cloudy, showers.
 Georgia: Generally fair Thusday; tri- day partly cloudy and warmer.
 Tennessee: Fair and somewhat warmer and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11

It has low viscosity, and being liquid penetrates readily and deeply into the wood.
 It has increased antiseptic and d e c a " preventing qualities.
 It is a clean oil and inn parts a pleasing, dark brown color to the wood. Barrett's Carbosota Liquid Creosote Oil is superior to the patented or proprie-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11

When Uncle Sam faced the problem of erecting hundreds of buildings for the Army cant0nments almost overnight, he required a strong, durable, water proof, Weatherproof roofing that could be quickly laid. So we sold him hun- dreds of thousands of rolls of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11

Sumer because It is a uni form, stand ardized mate rial. It h a s prac- t ic a II y no e V a poration- loss. It has high specific gravity.
 It is llquid. It is If r e e from water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11

tary W o o d p r e servative because it is purely a re- fined coal-tar creosote, t h e action and re- suits of which are u n d e r. s to o d a n q proved. N o further claims are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
WANTED-MALE HELP

A l. A B A M A, Mississippi, Tennessee state rights open; best and biggest money making proposition. This is the chance of a life time to connect with a live proposition. One that will make you a real future. Ap- plicant must be a live wire and able to show financial standing. Will stand strict est investigation. Act quick. See MT. Malone, Florence hotel, today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

MEN exempt from draft to travel for oil company. visiting selling stations throughout United States, auditing &C., counts and instructing in proper hand ling of reports to main office; must be of high character and able to furnish first-class references; knowledge of oil business desirable but not absolutely essential, but should hs.ve some ac- counting knowledge and good genera. business training C-TS, care Age-Her- ald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

clerk; must be exper'
 fenced and exempt from draft; salary to start, sa9 per month, with advance ment. Apply 12l6 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

I HAVE a good proposition in which l want to interest a practical business man with ability and capital of $400; the business as we'll as myself, will stand the closest investigation, and the selling qualities can only he under stood and appreciated by demonstra- tion of the same this is a practical proposition. Address E-62, care Age- Herald, or phone Main 9SS-J for ap- pointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

s10 BUYS interest in oil company that should pay you $11G for every dollar in- vested. Easy monthly payments. Com plete information free. Wm Davies 6 Co.,. 532 Carter bldg Houston, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

MEN wanted: learn barber trade; taught quickly. cheap1y, thoroughly. Earn while learning Write Moler Barber College. 61 N. Forsyth. Att lanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

so BUYS deed 10 land. also interest in oil well that should pay you s1oo for every dollar invested; payments s2 monthly: complete information free Ad- dress Texas-Gulf Co, 1106 Union bank, Hnnstnn Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WANTED-An experienced business man with good references, as sales man. ager for a large manufacturer of two popular staple products for north Ala bama; this proposition we guarantee to be worth $50 per week to the right party. Investment small. Call or ad- dress room 520 -TIillnan hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WANTED-Man to take oh arge of newspaper routes; splendid prooosi- tion. Call circulation de- partment. The Age-HGrald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

s7G00 CASH buys hotel in town of 10000 populations; monthly profit. s700; opera tion expense low; write quick pr. c. E. Hogeboom, 4o4 Woodward Bldg, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

man for large retail establishment; must be experienced in handling credits and collections; don't apply unless actually qualified; perma- net position. carrying good salary and advancement. 1216 Jeff Co. Blk. Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
LOST AND FOUND

LOST, AND FOUND LOST-One gold silk bas containing money. two small purses and safe key. Liberal reward if found Call Main 7Sl
 LOST-I.ady's Elgin watch. open face: initials E. F. s. on back: reward. Phone Main 22l or West End Esi. DISAPPEARED-I.ai watch with diamond: ladies' gold handled um- brella, engraved l.. NJ. R.; ladies pearl opera glasses; one hlue-steel revolver Liberal reward; no questions. Phone Main G223.
 LOST January 12, oriental beads. near 18th a-e. and 25 h st. Norwood. or somewhere downtown. Will appreciate and reward anyone for Information regarding them. Phone Main 4795-W. LOST OR sTOLEN--rhursd night, from residence, 1921 N. S6th st. sii- yer mesh bag: engraved k. M- Re- { ward. Phone Main 4317-.n WILL party who found taupe fox fur neckpiece: Tuesday. the Sth. at or near Dian apartments. rlease nhones Mrs. C. Nj. Ryder. Main l4eo-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WANTED-Shoemake the very pest on nice work: best salary paid; first class shop. Address R. Walthal, Jackson, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

saNlNrlslJ--f ositlon Tn small town as clerk, office assstapt or timekeeper; most any place or any ching honorable; married; just over draft age; best ref erences. Address F. O. Box 553. Annis ton. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20
DISPLAY MANAGERS WINDOW TRIMMERS

Established company of best finan- cial standing wants one or two live wires" in display line to introduce locally the cleverest most practical, multiple display stand attachment yet invented--the thousand-in-one universal fixture device-greatest money-saver for up-to-date stores
 S35 TO $50 PER WEEK Now being realized by good men de- voting part or whole time with us. President of the company will be in town within 10 days or two weeks to make attractive proposition to men selected. Address application at once to Box No. G-37. care Age-Herald, giving business and home address, also telephone number where you can he reached for appointment and full details of past and present work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WANTED-Timekeeper must be eX-
 perienced and qualified to hold posi-.
 tion of responsibility; salary, S100 per
 month. with advancement. 1216 Jeff.
 Co. Bank Bldg.
 WANTED-At once, machinist-operator
 for afternoon daily; sA hours; No. ma
 chine. Wire Daily News, opelika. Ala
 ing circulars for mail order dealers
 particulars for stamp. Pacific Adv
 Agency, Picher, Okla.
 WANTED-Automobil mechanic; no
 jitney driver or cigarette fiend need
 apply; steady work and advance
 nlent for anyone that can make
 good. Apply 117 s. 21st st IF you are out of job and want a high
 class selling position calling on the
 housewife; a post card will put you in
 touch with s40 to $80 a week propo-
 stion. Div M-14ss, American Alumi- nun Mfg. Co.,, Lemont. Ill.
 WANTED--Man traveller for 1918; staple
 line; sells all year: no dull time sal-
 ary. commission and expense allow
 ance to right man; experience unnec-
 essary. J. E. McBrady, Chicago. WANTED-Men of ability to learn cot ton business by our copyrighted corre-
 spondenee course and type samples; ex-
 ceptional opportunities. Charlotte Cot ton School. Charlotte. N. c. WANTED-An idea! Who can think ot some simple thing to patent? Protect 1your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write for Needed Inventions" and "How to Get Your Patent Randolph 6 Co. Dept. ss9, Washington, D. C. HOME work in spare time; no selling or canvassing; salary paid monthly; 10
 cents postage brings material. Home Library. Addressing Dept, 242S N. Ma plewood, Chicago. wv A N T E D - Tracers of
 drawing by T. c. I. & R. R. Go. Apply room 404 Brown Marx Bldg. WANTED Bookkeeper, capable of talk ing charge of office at coal mine near Birmingham; state whether married or 1 single. age, past experience and salary expected. Address R-H care Age 1 Herald.
 i WANTED- -Stenographer, willing to l leave city. Single man only cons.d- 1 cred. Apply 432 Brown-Marx Bldg. HELP WANTED-MALE AND FEMALE I WANTED-At once capable stenogra- 1 pher: give experience, present salary, l education and references. Address ] J-7s. care Age Herald.
 WANTED-A colored man and wife; man 1 for cook; good home in country. Alp 1 ply to Altrurian Society, 411-12-B Far l ley Bldg.
 l MANTED--The following experienced 1 help:
 I Inspector for hand ironing department (white) Collar operatives twhite preferred
 Flat work feeder (colored). Flat work folders (colored) 1 Drivers or solicitors (white).
 Pleasant surroundings Reasonable hours Good pay.
 Apply to Foreman, EMPIRE LAUNDRY co. 1 1921 N. I'd Ave. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

NANTED--Job with wholesale house or flour grain and feed house; good hust- Ter and good references; would work on truck and learn to run truck. Ad- dress C-17. care Age-I1erald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

STOCK general merchandise in small Florida town for sale; prosperous community; trade well established. V. W. Gould Agency, Box A, De- Land, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WANTFD-At once. first-class alI- round dyer and cleaners: also com retent spotter. good pay for right party. Communicate with Montgom- cry French Dry Cleaning Co.,, Mont gomery, Ala.
 aCOLORED man wanted to wear newest latest 1918 style tailored-to-measure suit and be general agent in spare time astounding profits. Write quick. Knickerbocker Tailoring Co. Dept. 14o' ChicagO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

Foundry foreman at blast furnace; give reference and salary ex- pected. Address E. W. Patterson, su- perintendent, Cumberland Furnace, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

MACHINISTS and boring mill men. Also large and small lathe operators plan CTS, assemblers, bench and floor work, erecting and repair work. Experienced men only need apply. Our hiring rate is high and advancement liberal to the men who can qualify Railroad fare refunded after 90 days service. Steady work, s-hour day. No labor trouble. Applicants must be able to pass the physical examination required at ou. office. If further informations is nec-
 essary, communicate with us, other wise bring this ad and apply in per- son at our employment office. Tha Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, Akron, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

DRlGGIST-17 years experience, would go road as salesman; prefer drug line, but would consider other good line: not subject to draft; good refer ence. All, Age-Iierald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-20

WATERPROOF socks and stockings! Warm, dry feet guaranteed with leak
 fest shoes! Agents bonanza. Sample free. w. Bradley, box 35s, Cincinnati,