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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
BESSEMw
BUREAU
PHONE
BESSEMER 5S1

The Ressemer Culture club met this
aftarnoon at $3.50 o'clock at the public
library. at which time social problems
of TODAY was the interesting topic.
Roll call was answered with the names
Of prominent social workers. The paper
ON "The Modern Novel as Social
Foree." by Mrs H. L. Bains. was most
interesting and instructive, WINE m mug
might be said of the discussion of The
Effects of the. Stage on Modern
Tboueht." by Mrs. l.. d. McCullom.
Mrs. Joseph wiles contributed most
interesting paper on "The American
Mind as Represented by the Photo
nlav." which was read by Miss lnez
Carter, on account of the absence OF
Mrs wiles. Following the programme
a. short business session was held, at
which time plans were discussed as to
WAYS and means the club could. best
assist the library.
A number of Bessemers patriotic
women. headed by Mrs. George Ross
and Mrs. G. f. Goodwin, have been APP
pointed to purchase tobaccos and candy
to be sent to the members of Company
lD, the local company which is nov
somewhere in France. These article:
lwere purchased today with the balance
of $3.50 which was left in the treas
1
Mrs Nora Golson, librarian of thu
Bessemer public library, announces
that she is collecting magazines anC
books for the soldiers and anyone de
string to send any literature to The
men may leave them with her at tn,
library. There will be q campaign car
ried on in Bessemer for the collection
of books and magazines and placard
are being placed in all downtown win
dows.
A full attendance of all members o.
the cast of the Jolly Jos minstrel arr
urged to be present at the home o
Miss Mary E. Lovett, on Arlington
avenue, at s o'clock promptly Frida!
night, March s. This minstrel will b.
given under the auspices of the Pas
tors Helpers of the First Methods
church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Jesse Hurd Acquitted
of Murder Charge

Jesse Hurd negro convict, on triai
for the killing of Frank White, fell
low convict in Banner mine was ses 60,
terday acquitted of the charge, anu
will be returned to Banner NINE
where he will serve out the seven
months of his sentence that remained
unserved when he was brought to the
Jefferson county Jail to stand trial for
murder.
Attorney Percy Benton defended the
negro, and proved an able counsel
basing the case upon the grounds OF
self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
we're issued in the probate office yes
terday:
Joe Herndon to Miss johnnie Mai
Nail.
II I. Parker of Providence. r. L.,
to Miss Douglas Word.
c. A. Gullahorn of Jackson to Mrs.
Annie Brake
Chero Loncalli to Rosie Zaza.
julius s. Grodjiski of Montgomery
to Miss Bessie Levy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Rev. Harris Will Address
Men of Handley Memorial

Rev A. G.. Harris will address the men
of the Handley Memorial church at a
luncheon to be given in the lecture room
of the church at o'clock Friday even
ing.
All men of the church are urged to De
present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Noted Army Medical
Authorities Speak Here
Session of Alabama Medical Society,
Which Meets Here in April, Will
Be Interesting

The session of the Alabama Medical
society to be held in Birmingham be-
ginning April Is will be unusually in
toresting, due to the fact that there
will be several very prominent army
surgeons on the programme. who will
discuss the physicians part in the
present war.
Col G. z. Bushnell, head of the d.
vision of internal medicine department
of the United States army, and spe-
cialist on tuberculosis. will give the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
G. A. Strocker Promoted

According to an announcement made
yesterday by r. w. Ewing. president of
Roberts & Son, g. A. Strocker, formerly
floor manager. has been appointed man.
ager of the stationery department.
d. G. Fuller continues as manager OF
the furniture and filing department
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
THREE

Jerome Cocheran address. His subject
will be. tuberculosis in the Army"
Col. C. X Morgan. medical expert OF
the British army, attached to the Brit
ish war mission in Washington, Will
discuss the part played in the war py
surgeons. The French viewpoint Will
be discussed by Col. C. U. Dercle,
whom the French government main
tains in Washington.
Mai Scale Harris, formerly Biz
mingham physician and surgeon. viii
be the fourth representative of the
surgeon general to address the Ala
bama doctors. He will use as his sub
ject, Castro Intestinal Diseases in the
Army"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Ills Opinion of Fuel Admin
Itration Representatives
Following Investigation
.EALE AND WHITE
REPORT TO GARFIELD
esident Crawford of the Tennessee
Company Now in New York to
Interview Chairman Gary on
Settlement Proposed
NJ HIGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, March 7.-(Special THAT
disagreement between union miners
|d furnace companies of the Birming-
In district would work itself out sat
actorily without government interior
be was the gist of opinion expressed
HIS morning to H. A. Garfield, federal
Hi administrator, by Rembrandt Pealc
Hid John P. White, who recently COM
lifted an investigation in the Alabama
al fields.
|rhe report of the investigation was
Tribal and not final. 1t was stated that
|korge Gordon Crawford, president OF
He Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
|lmpany, unwilling to put the entire Gar
lid agreement into effect without in
|k-yiewing E. H. Gary, chairman OF the
bard of directors of the United States
Heel corporation, was at present in New
brk and would interview DIR. Garfield
| Washington the end of the current
H the beginning of next week
The investigators found the furnace
|perators working under a modified eight
bur day and willing to put into effect
He provision of the agreement relative
the appointment of grievance commit
|ittees. A serious point of difference
|pncerns the allegation of miners that
he company had declined to reinstate ooo
peratives who some months ago joined
he union and declared a strike. Inc
oerators declared this number was vast
/ exaggerated and that the few men
HON they had not reinstated were not
Inployed because of reasons other than
he mere fact that they had Joined the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
The Quinine That Does Not Affect


Because of its tonic and laxative
effect, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing
nervousness or ringing in the head
There is only one "Bromo Quinine.
e. w. GROVES signature is on box
zoe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
WILL SUBMIT LIST

The investigators are very hopeful that
| n account of an agreement reached this
' ONT of difference will soon be adjusted.
| he miners have agreed to submit 10
Gorge B. Mccormack, president or the
alabama Operators association. COM
|lete list of men whom they claim have
hot been reinstated. This list will be
lubmitted by Mr.. Mccormack to the fur-
lace operators, who formerly employed
Ehese men. and those on the list against
Fyhom some specific charge cannot be
Preferred will be reinstated. IL is I'M
erstood that the operators believe that
Eyhen the list is purged not more than
Is names will remain.
MAIN POINT OF DIFFERENCE
This point of differences is regarded as
especially irritating, inasmuch as all men
Who Joined the union and participated
In a strike are supported by the ma
|ional organization until re-employed'
BONE weeks ago, during conference pc
ween miners and operators and DR. Gar
Held in Washington, Mr.. McCormack
sked for list of those who had falleu
10 secure employment simply because
They joined the union. rms reauese was
declined, although the unionists gave tes-
9imony that at that time they had eX-
Eended in supporting the nonemployed
I'm Alabama more than $4,000
The investigators reported that condi-
HONS pending final adjustment were ex-
(ceedingly good and that practically an
khe disgruntled had returned to work.
'The statement of the agents was mos.
optimistic and they stressed peileI .na'
IL, rtNr, M
Following the visit to washington OIL M
90 wford permanent peace would be re-
stored. The delay in making the report
was due to the fact that Mr.. White, IN
stead Of returning from Birmingham di-
rect to Washington, paid flying WISH
Ito indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
For Monteyallo Girls Fund

The Herald acknowledges receipt
of check for S., payable to treasurer OF
Alabama Girls Industrial school fund,
from Mrs. Annie G. Grove of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
CIRCUIT COURT ITEMS

In the Bessemer circuit court today
the case of NJ. A. Barnes vs. the Ala
bama Water company for breach OF
contract, verdict for $3.50 was re-
turned. The case of Leo Jones ct al. VS..
the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company for alleged damages done to
their property, which is located on
Valley creek, a verdict for $50 was re-
turned yesterday afternoon.
The meeting held this morning In
interest of the Bessemer boys tobacco
fund at the public library was we'll at
tended Mrs. Lacey Edmunds. chair
man of the committee, presided and
Mrs. Gardner f. Goodwin was elected
secretary and treasurer. On account
of the various campaigns which have
been conducted recently, the commit
tees decided not to make a personal
canvass but have placed contribution
boxes in the drug stores and all public
places and urge that all citizens con-
tribute to this cause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08

by any clergyman, having been state
chaplain for the Pratt City and Flat
Top mines and rector of ST. John S
church.
For the past several years DIR. Hall
has been superintendent of the Galilee
mission in Philadelphia, the largest
mission in the United States.
The Altrurian Literary club met with
Mrs J. S. Cox yesterday afternoon,
when the general subject for study
was 1.-THE Poet, Bryant" Quotations
from Bryant were given by the mem
bers in response to roll call, after
which the following programme was
given. bryant, the Poet of Nature"
Mrs. Chastine Willis; readings, Plant
ing of the Apple Tree" yellow Vlo-
lett" 1.-THE Battle Ground" (Bryanp,
Mrs S. j. Cox: The Interpretation of
Thanitopsis," Mrs. Claude Eubank. The
second part of the programme consist
ed of "a Comparison of Coopers The
spire With Modern styles" by Miss
Carrier Beckham, and three9 poems
illustrating the characteristics OF
Drake, Halleek and Dana, by Miss
Alma Snapp the poems used being
THE American Flag" CDrake), The
Death of Drake" (Halleck), and THE
Little Beech Bird" (Dana). Current
| events were given by Mrs. Al Day. The
| new members present were Mrs. y O.
Reagan, Mrs. T. A. McWillis and Mrs
| F. S. Maxwell.
The Ensley Amendment league VIII
present DIR. John c. Wooley to the Ems
Iav nuhIic Sunday night, when he Will
give a temperance lecture at the Ems
lev Methodist church. j. w. Minor
president of the league, will introduce
the speaker. Special music viii be
given.
| Pratt City review No. II, Ladies OF
the Maccabees will meet at the l. o
o. f. hall on Fourth street Friday art
ernoon at 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08

A Brooklyn man who recently died
left $500 to the pastor of a church who
had done an act of kindness for him "a
wears ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral services over the remains of
t P. Waller who died Wednesday morn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08

For the past several years DIR. Hall
has been superintendent of the Galilee
mission in Philadelphia, the largest
mission in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08

ago he enjoyed a popularity unequaled
by any clergyman, having been state
chaplain for the Pratt City and Flat
Top mines and rector of ST. john
church
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
BRITISH SHATTER
HfNDENBURG LINE
IN FIERCE DRIVE
Cavalry Forces Follow whip
pet" Tanks and Armored
Cars Through Fresnoy
A with the American Army in tn

a With the American Army in the
st. Quentin Sector, Thursday, Oct.
3.-British forces broke through the
entire Hindenburg defense system
in the neighborhood of Fresnoy to-
day. Cavalry forces, following the
"whippet" tanks and armored cars.
swept through. Fresnoy Is reported
to have been taken soon afterward.
Allied airp1anes report there are
only one or two thinly held and hur-
riedly built trench lines in front of
the advancing British.
The entire German positions
north and south of st. Quentin are
gravely menaced. Infantry and
masses of machine gunners poured
through the break.
The enemy appears to be in full
fight north of the gap. Allied pa
trolls have penetrated farther into
Cambrai, from which the Germans
seem to be withdrawing.
There was desperate fighting.
Fresh troops were poured into the
battle. Prospect Hill. a strong
enemy position, was taken by storm.
Manv Germans were killed.
Trenches were turned into sham
bles.
The Germans counterattacked
against Gouy and LIE Catelet.
New British attacks were launch
ed and desperate fighting still is In
progress. !,
visions and forty-one battalions
were captured to-day. Regiments
from Flanders and Verdun were
identified. =.
Last available air reports are 10
be effect that the advancing BRUSH
troops are six thousand VaTos ueo
vond the Beaurevoir line. Machine
sunners are said to have poured
through the breach in the Linden
burg system aboard motor buses
formerly operating in London. They
fnllowed the cavalry closely.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
Airplane Inspectors to
Try Test Flights Weekly

Washington, Oct. 4.-IoNeihlli9n'
,nsnectors of airplanes and aeronau-
tical engines. mechanics in charge OF
nlanes and members of repair crews
hereafter will be required to make
flights once a week.
An order made public yesterday by
the airplane production division says
the purpose is to give the ground
forces a proper idea of their respoh-
sibilities by actual flying In the ma
chimes. they handle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
~%4 NEWS OF ITfI \
urdRAIROADS !
Keystone Lodge Buys
a $1,000 Liberty Bond

Keystone Lodge, No. 1910, Interna-
determined to be there" in this Lib
erty Loan matter. and evidenced that
inclination last Tuesday night, when
the trustees of the lodge were or
dered to purchase $1,000 worth OF the
bonds in behalf of the organization.
AS it is, practically every member of
the lodge has subscribed for one or
more of the Fourth Liberty Bonds.
the majority's subscriptions ranging
ing new class of applicants were ad-
mitted to membership. At the next
meeting of the lodge, on october 10.
several important reports will be read
transacted, and all members are urged
to be present then on that account.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
Warm Robes
For Fall and WInter Wear

Even if you do not begin wearing them so early
you should least be buying what you will need while there
large assortments to choose from.
Beacon Bath Robes figured and stripes-with cords all
shades in all sizes SO to 46-$695
Corduroy robes in lavender purple, blue and pink
$598 to $1,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
Couch Covers and Tapestry

Full sizes in wosted and tapestry couch extra
sizes-$200 to $3.50
Handsome line of tapestry for upholstery table run
medium and dark shades-50 inches wide-$225 to
$3.50 per yard.
Marquisette and scrm in white, ivory and ecru Both
plain and figured with lace edges-22c to 6oc yard
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
An Eventful
Hair Goods Sale

Quality high and prices low for this
important clearance of fine grade
pieces. One of the most important
events of this interesting sale are the
WAVY HAIR SWITCHES
to be sold at $2.o5
They are made of naturally wavy
hair in twenty-four-inch lengths. All
shades except gray.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
HARRISBURG SIDE

philadelphia Division - The los
crew first to go after l o'clock: 116,
3O2. lot, 119, sO3, 104, lis.
Engineer for 116.
Fireman for 104.
Brakemen for 103, 104.
Engineers up: Anderson, Geiger
Bickel, CcCurdy, Rouseal. Condren
Small, Kline, Young, Binkley, Gund-
erman.
Firemen up: Dickover, Fry. Fetter-
off, Shishkoff, Wolf, Dallinger, Det-
wiler. Ressleer, Boyer. Swartz, Criss-
we'll, Neff, Stitzel, Straw, Kuntz.
Middle DIvision-The 220 crew first
to go after 1.40 o'clock, II. 306, 81
252. 19, 245, 217, 3O4. ESQ, 80.
Engineer for 80.
Conductor for 80.
Brakeman for 10.
Engineers up: Farley, Fisher, Rem
sci, Snyder, McAlicker, Nissley. Leib
Albright, Dunkle, Hawk, Blizzard.
Firemen up: Warner, Arndt
Dunkle. Rumberger, Belel.
Conductor up: Carl.
Brakemen up: Gross, Weader, Reg
ester. F'leck, Rhea.
Yard Board - Engineers for 4-7C
SIC. 26C, 32C.
Firemen for 2-7C. 2-15C, TIC, 32C.
Engineers up: Getty, Barkey
Sheets, Bafr, Eyde, Keever, Ford
Klerner, Crawford, Hamilton, Miller
r. B. Miller, Mccartney, Waltz. Hail.
Firemen up: Walborn, Matter
Jones, Bennett, Gruber. Hickman
Lewis, Soles, Lauver, Carpenter. Et-
finger, Shambaugh, Wevodan, Man
ming. Ellenberger, Hampton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
THE READING

THE READING
The So crew first to go after 1890
o'clock: 6S. s, 81. 16, 81. 5s. 64, %, 81
Engineers for %. 55.
Firemen for 81. SO, 16, 81. 22
Brakemen for 55, SO, 6, 8, 22.
Engineers up: Leitner, Anders
Dowhower. Chronister, Hammerstein
Frehn, Freed, Little.
Firemen up: Leitner. Atticks
Speck. Morrison. Alleman. Wray
Kuntz. Eisley.
Conductor up H. w. Mccullough.
Flagmen up: Warner, Hill, McKis-
sick, Lehmer.
u Brakemen up: Bowman. Froup, AL
lison
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
Partisan Hair Waivers
It's I'LL in the Tsvfst
BOWMAN'S-Third Floor

Mary Van Steenburgh here direct from the factory
demonstrating the new Partisan Hair Curriers' and
Waivers. These light, simple and durable. The
twisted wire makes pretty undulating that cannot
be produced with straight Made in five lengths
to suit the needs of all.
Package of six-10c, zoe, 25c and 35c-dependng on
length desired. Crimpers, 1Oc dozen.
BowMAN'S-Man
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
Infants Wear

Infants long and short coats, in Cashmere, serge and
Crepela cloth embroidered collars and cape tailored
styes-$295, $685. $3.50 to $3.50
Infants silk caps and bonnets in white and coors-59c 75c
$1O0, $125 to $3.50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
ENOLA SIDE


Philadelphia Division - The 214
crew first to go after LIS O'Clock
202, 227. 292, 272. 226, 251, 22S, 2Os
236, 254, 210, 240.
Engineers for 219, 226. 22S, 1885,
254.
Firemen for 219, 22S, 233, 24O.
Flagmen for 227. 236. 254.
Brakemen for 202, 210.
Middle DIvisiOn-The 254 crew first
to go after lao o'clock: 252, 246, 301,
101, 233. 100, 247.
Conductor for 101.
Yard BOard-Engineers for Sd 1876
152. 112, 118.
Firemen for I'd 1876, Sd 1876, 1st 1872
I'd 1872. 152, 1st 102, I'd 102. 1st 104
Engineers up: Brown, Bickhert
Potter. Barnhart, Bair, Liddick, Wal
ler, Smith, Lutz.
Firemen up: Pierce. Wallace Perry
Gambler. Kreitzer, Blessner. Eschle-
man. Bruce, Sanders, Wendt, Fisher
Steffee, Shaffner. Jenkins. Lutz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04

BELL 1ss1-2s5e UNITED
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
PASSENGER SERVICE

Philadelphia Division Firemen
Iup: Cover, Everhart.
Middle Division - Engineers up:
Graham, Keane, Crimmel, Crane.
\ Buck, CHum, Alexander, Kelser.
Riley.
Sheats. Bender, Dunn, Snyder, Yon,
Reeder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-04
81. 95 to S6.95
FOUNDED 1871
Georgette Blouses.

Fascinating distinction achieved in these good servce
able bouses Georgette Crepen Bisqu esh white and
tea berry they aracvely embroidered and beaded
have round necks while others have square $495
$695
BowNANs-Third Floor
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-10

1t feeds and clothes entire populations In times Of
great calamity.
IT Is there to help your soldier boy his time Of
; need
With thousands workers it's tremendou.
stores and smooth running transportation facitie,
II Is serving as Americas advance guard-and thus
helping to win the war.
Congress authorizes IT.
i President Wilson heads IL
80 Ihe war Department audits it's accounts.
HN your Army. your Navy and your Allies entbn.f.
xkstically endorse H.. ' @'''e' e''husa-
IWenty-two million Americans have toinsd H.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-10
Every dollar ReLf

The fr1eriC IN Red Cross is the largest and most
"oriS -7Sev,ry sesi,,
IL = ade y almost ent O volunteer workers.
te hishS esa !tives being without exception
customed TO la fairs who In almost cases
giving theE SCI vices without
1t is surpor ed ,tirey by it's membership fees and
BY voluntary nIri. utions.
II is today brir ing relief to suffering humanity
both military CIV In every War torn allied country
plans toI to help in the work of resora.
ton throughout world
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-10
Facts About the American Red Cross
Did you know that

: Did you know that s'
1t has established and is operating twenty dis
pensares in the American Army Zone in France to
care for the needy families there and to improve
health conditions in that section ready for our troops
1t is housing and feeding thousands of children
IN the War Zone to keep them away from the
danger of gas and shell fire?
1t has divided the entire War Zone into six main
districts with Red Cross workers at each point to
distribute cooking utensils, agricultural implements,
beds, bedding, food and clothing?
1t provides builders and ready-to-put-up build
mgs to house the homeless in the devastated regions
often before the walls of the destroyed homes have}
cooled?
1t is bringing over two hundred tons of supplies
every day into Paris from which one hundred and
twenty-five tons are reshipped to branch warehouses
over France?
1t is providing an artificial limb factory outside
of Paris in addition to special plants for the making
of splnts?
\ What will you give to keep this Hand of Mercy
at it's work?