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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
Child AAoat on Waves,
Likely U-Boat Victim

An Atlantic Port, June 13.-The
body of a child, 8 years Of age, be-
lieved to be among those lost from
a lifeboat from the steamer Carolina,
"ictim OF a German submarine on
June 8. was sighted six miles south
east of Barnegat by officers of
steamship which arrived here to-day.
Although the steamer passed close by
the body. identification was impos-
sible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
July Fourth to Be Big
Ship Launching Day

Philadelphia, June 13.-Charles NJ.
Schwab, director-general of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation, in an
address at patriotic rally at Will
low Grove Park last night said that
from kilograms he had received he
would not be surprised il between
fifty and seventy ships are launched
throughout the country on Inde-
pendence Day. He said he had sent
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

Errors, Hazleton, 4, Cluck, Ebbing-
er, Gallagher, Beckley; two-base hit,
Weiser; three-base hits, Weiser,
Hunter; home run, Weiser;. sacrifice
hit, Pierce; double play, Gallagher
TO Kane; struck out, by Ramsey 2;
by Pierce, 4; by Dougherty, 8; base
on balls, off Ramsey, / off Pierce, l (;
off Dougherty, 8; left on base, Steel
ton, 10; Hazleton, 4: stolen bases,
Hunter, Weiser, 2; time, LAS; UNI
pire, Newbaker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
GALAHAD

Two-base hits, Shartle, 2; Cobaugh'
feiff, Holland, McCurdy; three-base
hits, Kline, McCurdy, T. Euker;
home runs Cobaugh, Fellows; double
plays, Levan to Euker; struck out,
Levan, 2; McCurdy, l.; Euker, Q;
Beaver, Z; base on balls, McCurdy,
2; Euker, 8; Swartz, /; Beaver, 2;
hit by pitcher, Shay, Kline, Beaver;
stolen bases, Euker, Poland, Shay
II. Swartz, Reiff, Dunkle, Rheam,
McCurdy; umpire, Shickley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

Two-base hits, Berghaus, Van
Cleve, 2; Holsberg. f. Manley, H.
Manley. Holohan. 2; Sohmer. Three
base hits. Holohan. P. Fry. Smith,
Richards, Losh. Home runs, Rich
ards. Losh. Struck out. by Holohan.
6; Sierer. 3; Manley, 13. Base on
balls. off Sierer, 4; Manley, @. Hit
by pitcher, Manley. Time, 215. Um-
pire, Walters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

out an appeal to speed up and launch
as many ships that day as possible.
From forty to forty-five per cent.
of the ships being built under the
Emergency Fleet Corporation super
vision are being constructed in the
Philadelphia district, Mr.. Schwab
said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

many a day-two singles, one double,
one triple and one home run.
Manager Cockill is almost certain
that Eddie Plank will do the twirling
on Saturday when a regular home
game is to be played with the Leb-
anon fliers. Plank made good his
first try, and he is better than ever
now. This will be a classic. Yester-
davis score.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
National League
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
American League

Washington at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
Boston at Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
National League

Pittsburgh at Boston.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Chicago at New York.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
What They Did Yesterday;
Where They Play Today
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League

Aihchlcath AcdSuc
Cleveland, q; New York, 5.
Philadelphia, 4; Detroit, 3.
Boston, Z; Chicago, 0.
Washington, g.; st. Louis. 4.
National League
New York, 1; Chicago, 0.
Boston, /; Pittsburgh, 0.
Cincinnati-B Brooklyn (rain).
st. Louis-Philadelphia (rain).
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

"RUBEv BRESSLER A SOLDIER
Lock Haven, Pa, June 13.-Ray-
mond (Rube) Bressler, one of the
Cincinnati National League club
pitchers. has been called into the
Army ty the Clinton county draft
board. He will go with the contin-
gent that leaves in the five-day pc
riod beginning June "a.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13

sylvania State Sportsmen's Associa-
tion gold watch. Wolstencroft also
won this shootoff. The most popular
and spectacular event on the pro-
gram was the state championship at
twenty-five pairs doubles, the win
ming of which proved as popular as
the event itself
The two-man team race was won
by j. Stallings and G. L. Howder, of
Pitcairn, with 255 breaks at 100 sin
gle targets and twenty-five pairs
doubles per man. There were more
than $50 entries to shoot the entire
program and. as the state champion
ship will be at stake to-day, the en-
try should be much greater,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-13
GALAHAD GOES
OVER THE TOP
Takes Second Place From
Reading in Batting
Slaughter
ALLISON HILL LEAGUE
Last Nights Result
Galahad, is; Reading, 8.
Standing of the Clubs

To-night's Game
Rosewood VS.. Hick-a-Thrift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
MRS. B. F. PERKINS

Mrs B, F. Perkins, age "A died this afternoon at o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs J. l.. Whitmore on Berkley avenue. The deceased has been resident of this city for th5 past score of years, and was we'll known in this district where she was much beloved. She was a consistent member of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Perkins was the wife of E. r. Perkins a well known merchant of this city, who passed away in 1914. The deceased is survived by three sons. John Perkins, Charles Perkins and Tom Perkins; one daughter, Mrs. c. l.. Whitmore. all of this city; one sister, Mrs. V. F. Payne of Richmond. Va : one brother. w. w Norvine of Char. louisville. Va, and number of grand. children.
 Funeral services will be held Satur- day afternoon a 1 o'clock from the First Baptist church. Rev NJ K. Thorn ton, officiating. assisted by Rev. I. r Swallow, Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, and Rev. T. Hi. Steeley Interment will be made at Union cemetery. The pallbearers will be: Active. ! D. Powell. T. !. Reynolds. N. B. Parker W. H. McEn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Lloyd George and Pershing
 Exchange Messages Of
 FelicitatiOn on July 4th

Lcndon, July 5.-David Lloyd George, the British premier yesterday sent Gem eral Pershing, commander of the Ameri- can forces in France, a message of felicl- tation on the occasion of the American Independence Day. The premier's mes sage said:
 "We join with our whole heart in your Fourth of July celebrations. Once bit ter memory, We now know that the events to which you dedicate these re- joicings forced the British empire back to the path of freedom, from which, in moment cf evil counsel, it departed.
 The entry of the United States army into this great struggle for human lib- erry, side by side with the allies, is sure proof that the mistakes and misunder- standings which formerly estranged our two countries are being transformed into a genuine friendship in the fiery furnac @ of common sacrifice"
 General Pershing's reply expressed the gra atifcation of the commander that the American army in France and the Brit ish army were joining in the celebration and that the people of England also were taking part with the American soldiers and sailors in a brilliant commemoration of the anniversary, constituting dem onstration of international sympathy and unity and making memorable mark in the history of the two nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
INCOMPLETE DATA
 ON WAR PROFITS
 SENT ID SENATE
These Submitted Following Request Made to Treasury Department in Borah
 Resolution

Washington, July 5.-Some figures on war profits were sent to the Sen ate by the treasury today in response to a resolution by Senator Borah, call ing for information regarding prof iteering.
 Although some enormous profits were shown, the letter said the re- port was incomplete, that for the pres ent the names of the concerns listed were withheld and that mo special sig nificance" should be attached to the data, as it was secured from income and excess profits returns as they were filed.
 Information regarding capital stock. invested capital, profits of 1916 and 1917 and the per cent of excess of net income for last year over 1916 was given.
 The dairy interests listed showed profit increases from zero to 1S0 per cent, banks up to so per cent, cor tractors as high as 569 per cent and flour mills as high as 437 per cent.
 The maximum increased profit listed z1S3 per cent was of a food dealer with 5000 capital, who showed a loss of ASA per cent in 1916. Another food concern with $325,0o0 made 34.7 per cent excess. Comparative capital and increased profits of electrical machint cry manufacturers cited included 7s95 = o00 91 per cent.
 Figures on machine tools manufac- turers included: Capital, $414O; 422 per cent increased profits; s5000, 7SS per cent; $160000, 57 per cent.
 Data regarding the coal trade showed 504 per cent increased profits of company with S10,0o0 capital and 17.75 per cent for one with s2,000, 600 capital.
 In paper trade profits ranged from nothing to 176 per cent increase
 Among department stores, the fol lowing were shown; s30,O 331 per cent; $40 900, none; s300000 none.
 Retail clothing trade statistics in- cluded the following: s2o,ooo. S4 per cent; $300o, IT per cent; 5000, 11t1 per cent
 A concern listed under the heading, ''coai, wood and lumber trades" with S1.250,000 capital. reported an 80 per cent increase in profits.
 In the liquor trade these comparisons were given: Capital, s5000. 1920 pei cent; s100,000. none; and s1000, 900, 1b2 per cent
 In the grain and electrical storage field, capital and profit increases in- cluded s10.000, 472 per cent s24s,000, s1 per cent; s243,ooo, per cent
 A garment manufacturer with sS4,- 900 capital reported 246 per cent in. crease in profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
MORE WORKERS NEEDED

meeting was held today at the Bessemer Red Cross headquarters and large quantity of work was turned in. During the day two bolts of goods were cut and prepared for distribd- tion. while a large amount of both wool and hospital supplies were sent to the various members of the unit The garments which were prepered to be sent to the Red Cross headquar. ters in Birmingham, are as follows: Five bathrobes, 24 pairs of socks and 12 sweaters.
 The showing made by this unit is considered exceptional in view of the fact that they only meet twice a week. On account of the large supplies Of both wool and hospital garments the unit, it is understood win make an effort to keep the workroom open eacn day in the week. Tn order to carry out this plan successfully. it will he necessary that there be six separate units in this city. At present the unit has large quantity of supplies on hand but are constantly calling fo. mere workers. It is understood thst this appeal will be made at the various churches on Sunday.
 The tax equalization board of Jer- ferson county will meet in this city on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, and all property holders who have any complaints to register with this board may do so by appear ing at the deputy tax assessors office on the third floor of the Realty bufsd- ing. This includes property holders .n the Bessemer cutoff South Jefferson. ILLITERACY WORK
 Tag Day will be observed in Resse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
of Brass Beds Must Stop Until After War

Washington. July 5.-Manufacture D. 9, brass beds during the war snouid pc discontinued to conserve brass to meet the military requirements, the amount of steel used in other metal beds shouid be curtailed and the public should be asked to draw from their attics and other hiding places" stocks Of surplus furniture so as to meet the civilian re- quirements until peace comes.
 These were announced tonight ny the war industries board as 'conciusions reached between officials of the ooaru and a committee representing the manu- factures of metal beds and suppies'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

Bessemer. July Especial )-Tne local exemption board sent four whlte men to Camp Sevier, South Carolina, today. These men were all Class | men and were scheduled to have gone with the last contingent of 159 men to leave this city. but on account of ill- ness were delayed. They were: Will liam Cleveland Rockett. James A. Chapel, John sturdivant and Charles s. Demott
 Newly registered men who have not returned missionaries to be eerti- fled to the adjutant general. imns- diately must do so. The adjutant gen. eral of Alabama has certified all men who registered in 1917 who failed to return questionnaires as deserters. A reward of $50 is offered for the find- ing of such men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

ing operations. one party entered the German trenches at Pont D'Aspaeh n the night of June S0-July 1. Rsutts are not yet reported.
 WOEVRE SECTOR
 Tn the Woevre sector the day of June 20 to June 80 passed quietly for our troops The enemys artillery de- livered scatters-d fire which included moderate eonce2,fratlons during tne early evening and about midnight on the Boise De Jury. small amount CT gas was used. His machine gun and rifle fire were also light and seat tvfed His airplanes flew over OUT lssss from time to time, but on more nan one occa sion were driven back by American machines and by anti aircraft guns During the night 2 large number of flares were lighted along his entire front, A propaganda balloon was found by us containing copies of La Guerre Qul Went. I!Anglais Tel GU Il Est and Gazette Des Ardeness,
 Tn the same sector the day of June 30 to July l was marked only by ac- tivity in the German rear areas Men on foot men on horseback, truck and wagons were seen on the road, and working parties were observed. The enemy aIrpldHes Weie HoihlaiiS "N- tive, while the number of balloon as- cents was above the average. None of the balloons remained up longer than hour and a quarter. The enemy's bat teries showed slightly increased ac- tivity his anti-aircraft batteries being greatly on the alert The area which seemed especially singled out for she'll ing was the Haslett wood. In this vicinity some gas was used. During the night the German lines were agah lighted up with flares. while star shells and rockets were sent up in gl eat numbers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Newspapers Are Requested Not to Publish News of Coastwise Ship Departures

Washington, July 5.-Because of the recent appearance of German subma- rsnes off the Atlantic coast. Secretary Daniels today asked the newspapers Of the country to abstain from publishing any news or advertising which would give the time of sailing or departure, or location, or supposed location of any ship in American waters.
 The Secretary in his statement points out that through advertising informa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Army Transport Catches
 Fire at Sea, But Reaches
 Atlantic Port in Safety

Washington. July 5.-The United States army transport Henderson has been aflre at sea. but has made an Atlantic port in safety. There was no loss of life.
 Few details could be had at the navy department tonight, but it was said that the vessel was not badly damaged 1t was not made known whether the Henderson was outbound or homeward bound nor was there any iafcrmation as to how the fire oc- cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Miss Jeannette Rankin to
 Make Race for Senate

Washington, July Miss Jeannette Rankin, representative from Montana announced today she VIII be can didate for the republican nomination to the senate to succeed Senator Walsh, democrat, who will offer for re-elec- tion Tn November. The nominating prI maries will be August 27, and, Mis-. Rankin said at present there IS no other republican candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Field Marshal Haig Sends Congratulations to Fourth
 Army for Hamel Victory

London. JGly 5-Field Marshal Hais. commander in chief of the British forces in France and Belgium, has sent the following telegram of commenda- tion to the Fourth army in recognition ct tts successes ou the Anllens frUn' July 4:
 "Officer commanding Fourth army; Please convey to Lieut. Gen. Sir John Monish and the ranks of his command, including the tanks and the detach- mtnts Ui Amer.cau troops. my Waeu congratulations on. the success which attended operations carried out Thurs day morning, and in the skill and gal lantry with which they were con- ducted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Textile Strike Ends

Lowell, Mass, July 5.-The strike oi textile workers here ended tonight wher Henry B. Endieott executive manager of the state committee on public safe ty, who had been agreed upon as med iator. awarded the operatives the pei cent increase in wages they demanded The award takes effect as of June IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Daniels Congratulates Navy Ball Team Which Beat Army

Washington, July 5.-Secretary Dah- iels today sent cablegram to we" Admiral Sims ccngratulating the Amer ican navy baseball team for its vic tory over the :,rmy team at London yesterday in game witnessed T! King George. The message sad;
 Greetings and congratulations to the navy lovs cn their victory in the great American game. It is but one more proof that the navy can do well anything it undertakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

ton as 10 the sailing of vessels can obtained as readily as from the neW columns of newspapers. Publishers hal previously been requested tc abstai from mentioning the sailings or bot transatlantic vessels and coastwise ves sels and it was reiterated today so as to prevent excursion steamers anf eoastwise passenger vessels. sailing oi which are advertised in some papers from becoming unnecessarily end2Q, scered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
PERSONAL

White F. Gibson, who has been fT special duty connected with the depaf ment of justice, in reference to the es pionage act, is in the city for few days It is understood MT. Gibson is slated for important duties connected with over seas service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
 WELL KNOWN NEGRO DIED YESTERDAY

Fletcher wimberly. one of the best known negroes of the city, died last night at his home, ZIG Fifth avenue, north. He came to Birmingham in iss and for many years was employed by J. Fox X Sons as porter and later with the firm of Fowlkes & Myatt. He IS survived by a widow son and daughter and many other relatives. Funeral Sun day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Automobile Stolen

4 studebalSer roadster belonging to the Robert D. Maxwell Automobile company was stolen last night While standingsin front of the Lyric theatre
 The theft was reported to the police department but at an early hour this morning the car mad not been recov1 ereS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
II German Airplanes Are Destroyed and 10 Driven
 Down by British Fighters

London, July 5.-British aerial forces CO operated with the land forces in yes terday's attack against the Germans south of the Somme, according to an official statement on aviation operations issued tonight. Eleven German airplanes were destroyed and 10 driven down out of control as result of combats. Four British machines are missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5sl

mer on Saturday, July 6. for the benefit of the illiteracy work being done by the Council of Women's club in Jeffer- son county and over the state of Ala . bama. Mrs E. l., Huey has been named as chairman of this work here and eX- poets good sum to be realized. She will be assisted by a number of club women and young ladies.
 The federation has recently placed a teacher in this section of the county and the sum raised at this time will go towards defraying her salary
 An interesting programme is being arranged for the community sing which will be held in this city on Sun day afternoon at 5;S0 o'clock. These sings are proving most popular and the Wednesday Music club as well as Director Michaelson urges that all come out and assist in the singing
 All persons desiring to make pay ments on their Red Cross pledges may do so by applying at the Morton Hard ware store, These payments were for merly made at the banks, but will now be acceptable at this store by J. B. Morton. chairman of the Red Cross campaign in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Y. M. C. A. War Fund Drive to Begin Immediately After
 the Fourth Liberty Loan

Washington. July .-Announcemeat that campaign for a sl12.ooo,Ooo fund for the Y N c A. war work will be- gin immediately after the fourth L.o- erty Loan vas made today by John R. Mott international secretary, ait CT a call on President Wilson. MT Mott nas just concluded visit to -S states in the interest of the drive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Southern Plants Must
 Engage in Essential
 War Wor k0r Close Up
tContinued from Page Five)

turers of each state in the following sums: Alabama, $500; Tennessee, $500; Mississippi, $500; Louisiana, $500; Florida, s200.
 He said the coal operators in this district were organized and could fur nish the information needed from that branch Of industry. and that he lad been informed that the clothing man ufactnrers also were organized and had statistics covering their llne of business.
 SHOW THE GOVERNMENT
 c. c, Gilbert of Nashville, secretary of the Tennessee Manufacturers associa- tion, said it was time for the manufac- turers of the south to show the govern ment what they can do to assist in the war; that the eyes of the government are now turned in this direction; that the south has done her part in war loans, Red Cross and all other cam paigns and will not fall down in the manufacturing line. He said the Ten nessee Manufacturing association repre- sented 1000 plants, which wanted to be converted into essential industries; that it was the duty of the state to collect the informant tion this organization is re- quired to furnish the government, and he concluded by opposing the levying of any assessment against manufa cturers
 G. H. Patton of Chattanooga said the manufacturers of his city were ready and willing to cooperate with this or ganization in every possible way that will help the government and that all they asked was to be told what was expected of them and they would do it.
 w H. Hayley and John M. Pritchard of Memphis the latter secretary of the American Hardwood Lumber associa- tion, said Memphis was ready to CO., operate, and so did Lee F. Miller, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce of Johnson City, Tenn; P. M. Weaver of Corinth, Miss, and Ira G. Hanlein of New Orleans.
 MOBILE PORT
 w M. Clemens, financial secretary of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, said Mobile was the natural port for 80 per cent of the Thirteenth zone and had fla cilities for handling all the business of the zone, and that the city is now build ing piers a mile and half long, and that one of the railroads is spending $1,000, 900 in enlarging it's port facilities He pledged Mobiles cooperation.
 President Arthur C. Crowder of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce moved the adoption of the plan suggest ed by MT. Aldrich, and after consider abla discussion, his motion carried. The following executives were then elected by states
 Alabama-George w. Corners of tho Connors- -Weyman company, Birmingham
 Tennessee-John F. Edgerton of Leo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Negro Rows Are Electroc1ted

Nashville. Tenn, July 5.--Ed Aisup and J. D. Williams, negro boys con victed of criminal assault on ~nite girl in Giles county. were eiectrocuteu at the state prison this morning. bota protested their innocence to the last.