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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
EMPL0YE OE SHIP BUILDING COMPANY 0F TACOMA SPEAKS There's No Doubt That It s the Grandest Thing
 on Earth

t
 T have gained IT pounds and the only reason can give for my wonderful im- provement is that Tanlac is wonderful medicine,' said A. H. Thomas, q welI.s known employe of the Wright Shipbuild- ing company, residing at SOFA South Ninth street, Tacoma, Wash.
 -rhe cause of my trouble in the first place was an accidental blow on the head. which I received six years ago. n commenced to have awful headaches, and these. with the worry about my condi- ton. seemed to gradually Undermine my wEole system and my health got bad My appetite left me, my stomach got in terrible condition and was down h bed for several weeks What little M managed to eat would ferment in my stomach causing gas and intense pain was very restless at night. was tired and sluggish all the time and never felt equal to my work.
 This Tanlac has proven to bc just what needed. It has gotten my stom- ach in splendid condition. my appetite is fine and can eat just anything want and enjoy it. I never suffer with indigestion; l sleep like log and sei- dom have q sign of headache l am just feeling fine now ana my wife is taking Taplac also and it is helping her very much. It is the grandest medicine On earth, there's no doubt about that''
 Tanlac iss sold in Birmingham exciu- sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug store and Patton-Pcps Drug Co.--Adv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
AMERICAN A|RMEN FIGHT WONDERFUL
 BATTLE ON MARINE
Three German Machines Are Brought Down and Two U. $. Planes
 Are Missing
By Associated Press

With the American Army in France, July 2.-An American air squadron. composed of nine machines had a thrilling half-hour fight this morning north of Chateau Thierry with Ger man flight squadron of the same nun Der. At least three of the German planes were driven down, plunging to the earth, and up to 6 o'clock tonight two of the Americans had not re- turned.
 The American airmen, acting as 2 patrolling party, came upon the enemy shortly after [ o'clock in the morning. and immediately attacked. With the advantage of offensive. the Americans succeeded in getting above their ad- yersaries, and after furious exchanges at an altitude of more than two miles, drove the Germans down a distance of a mile.
 Two of the American aviators saw one of the Nieuports, driven sby m American pilot. go into dive and dis appear, but three American pilots have reported that they observed tracers go through the fusilage of three enerny machines within few minutes of each other, the planes crashing earthward.
 The fighting was fast and furious and all kinds of maneuvers were brought into play. Finally the Ger mans made off hurriediy.
 When the Americans returned to their field they found that two of the machines Of the patrol were missing.I and they have not been heard from so far The nature of the engagement was evidenced by the numerous bullet holes in the machines which returned. One of these had been truck 3 times; one bullet grazed the gas tank. an other cut as strut, while the fusilage' was like sieve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

ment everybody expected heavy calls to be made during the first six months of next year.
 U-BOATS FAILED TO STOP THEM
 In discussing the heavy movement Of tr oops in the last three months Mir. Baker said it was worthy of mention that the month in which German sub marines were operating off our coast was the month in which we made the record number of shipments"
 In this connection, it was recalled to- day not q single American transport car rying troops to Europe had been sunk by Germany's sea wolves, the only two destroyed having been attacked when returning home without the protection of American destroyers and other na- val craft Two British vessels carrying American soldiers have been torpedoed and third was sunk last month when returning to this country without con voy.
 Secretary Bakers letter reveals for the first time the number of marines sent to France. They form only about half of division, but they have been giv- ing a splendid account of themselves since they helped to stem the German tf.rust for Paris, and reports today iron, France showed that they again had bat tered through the German trenches and then resisted furious counter assaults.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
BLOOD POISON,
 ITCHING ECZEMA
Risings, Bumps, Sw ole . Glands, Pimples, Healed
 and Cured By Pre- scription C-2223

Prescription C-232s is liquid medi- cine which purifies and strengthens your blood sending flood of pure. rich blood to the skin surface-hsaling ali effects of blood poison. such as swollen glands. risings. bumps. pimples itching. ecxemA, bone pains. rheumatic joints. mucous patches Prescription C-2s2s is producing some remarkable cures of blood poison. even where all other medical treatment fails. It is carried in stock by Eugene Jacobs Pre- scriptioh Drug Store and all large Pre- ecription Druggists. The dose and di- rections are pasted on the bottle. as per inc original prescription given by fa- nous specialist C-222s not only puri- fies the blood, but drains out of your system all the poisons. humors and uric acids that cause the awful pains and sores. also stops that burning itch- Ing of the skin by purtfyinE and cool- ing your blood.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
NEGRO CHAUFFEUR SERIOUSLY HURT IN
 AUTO COLLISION

A seven passenger Hudson sedan. owned by Thomas Hopkins, 2sl9 Highland avenue, driven by Herbert Taylor, negro was completely demolished. at 0 clock yesterday afternoon whom the car col lided with truck at Twenty-second street and Magnolia avenue. The truck was in charge of Henry Jackson. me- gro.
 Taylor was seriously injured about the head. and little hope is held out for his recovery. He was carried to the Hill- man hospital.
 According to police authorities, Taylor was coming north on Twenty second street and as he reached the intersec- tion he collided with the truck before he could stop the car. No arrest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Wants to Raise Car Fares

Montgomery. July 2,--(special. )-R Rich ard Tillis. owner of the Montgomery Light and Traction company, today ap- pealed to the public service commission for permission to charge 10 cents for the transportation of 2 passenger from the city to Pickett Springs and inter- mediate points which are. out of the city limits If this petition should be grant ed. the soldiers at Camp Sheridan would be forced to pay the increased fare. MT. Tillis contends that the high cost of ma terials and the high wages necessary force him to make this request. The commission has set the case for con- sideration at the August meeting. It is the second petition involving street car fares. the other being from Gadsden, which was heard at ths July meeting Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Among fhe Bleacherites air Hits and Foul Chatter Carnered From the National
 Pastime

strength to the clubs in the Pascagoula league. Friday and Orcutt of the Bears and Marty Wye. former Vol keystoner, are among the latest recruits in this company.
 Twilight baseball is evidently not very popular in the north, judging by reports of the attendance at the Boston-Brook lyn game. which started at o'clock Monday. With cold suppers staring thenl in the face. baseball fans are not anx- ious to view the old pastime.
 ''Dazzy" Vance broke into the Yam kees' lineup yesterday when he was sent in as relief hurler Vance is a Memphis the past spring was somewhat t cratic.
 Doc Johnson has been going so good with Cleveland that Lee Fohl yesterday released Ed Miller, former regular first sacker for the Indians. Miller starred around the initial sack for the Peiicans last yea until he broke his leg.
 The Travellers star battery. Tuero and Brock, were sent in to try and stop the Cubs yesterday, but without avaf.. The Cardinals have lost 14 straight to Mitchelrs team.
 Harper of the Washington Senators t- the pitching sensation of the American league this year. Never regarded as a star heavcr, the old head has just ra- corded his seventh straight win and bids fair to stahlish a season record.
 The Giants lost yesterday in spite of the fact that Larry Doyle broke into their 'ine-up for the fist time since May f. Doyle IS leading the league in bat ting and his return will make up for tho loss of Benny Kauff, who has gone to the army.
 Those fans who love a scrappy anna teur game will get their moneys worth at Redwood tomorrow when the T. c. |. bunch tackles Acipco in the deciding double-header of the city league sched- ule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
BRITISH AIR ACTIVITY

 London, July 2.--British airmen ycs- terday disposed of 42 German airplanes and three balloons. according to the official report on aerial operations is- sued tonight. Of the airp1anes, 25 were destroyed, 5 were driven down out Of control and two landed behind the British lines, where their occupants were captured.
 The statement follows.
 'On July l our airpIanes were very active, the fine weather enabling much work to be done in cooperation with the artillery, as well as reconnaissance and photography.
 Twenty-f German machines and . three German balloons were destroyed during the day and fifteen other hos tile airplanes were driven down out of control In addition. two large hos tile night flying machines landed be- hind our lines, the occupants being taken prisoner. Eight of our machines are missing.
 Twenty two tons of bombs were dropped during the day. and 1s tons, during the highG All our night fIy-' ing machines returned safely.,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
LEO LOEB WILL
 RETURN THIS WEEK

Letters received yesterday by Bir- lmingham friends from Leo Loeb stated that he would return to Birmingham at the end of the present week.
 MT Loeb has been in New York on business for sometime and. on his way home stopped at Waynesboro, N. C., to visit his family who have been spending the summer there. His lit- tie daughter has been quite sick and he was anxious to spend as much time with them as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

Our old friend Cyril Slapnicka made his major league debut with Pitts- burg yesterday afternoon, and after holding the Reds to three runs, blew up in the ninth and had to be yanked. His teammates finally won the game, however. slap" will yet convince those National league batters that he has the stuff, for the ex-Milwaukee boy twirled a great brand of ball down here, and was conceded to be one Of the best in the Southern. Comstock will probably get his chance this week.
 Burleigh Grimes is going like a house afire these days. Yesterday he blanked the Braves, besting their youthful. prodigy. Fillingim. Grimes and Marquard have been winning near fly all the games for the Dodgers dur ing the past month and without this pair wilbert Robinson would be in a sad plight.
 Baseball players are quitting major league teams by the score now, and by September it may be necessary for managers in the pfg show to draft semi pros in order to finish the season Mon day Hap FelSh, the star outftelder or the White Sox, deserted the team. He
 wasthe fifth member of last years worlds champions to quit the game. Yesterday Bunny Hearne. Stallings' young pitcher, announced his decis- ion to retire. The national game is on its last legs.
 Harry Swacina, Ernie Walker and Dixie Walker are going down to Mo- bile to play ball in the Pascagoula Shipb uilding league. They will be helping Uncle Sam by working in the shipyards all week and on week ends will get a taste of their favorite sport in those fast semi-pro games in the gulf city.
 Several other Southern league play CTS are now engaged in building ships lat Mobile and incidentally in adding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
To Celebrate July Fourth

Montgomery, July -(Special-) )-Mont- gomery will have an old-fashioned ceie- bration of Independence Day Thursday with public ceremonies on the lawn of the capitol in honor of the men who have become 21 since June 5, 1917. and many of whom will be called into mili- tary service during the next few weeks. All public buildings will be closed throughout the day.
 A stand has been erected on the south side of the capitol, where the public cx- ercises will be held in the evening. Gov ernor Henderson and Capt. William T. Sheehan will make addresses. Five air planes from Taylor Field will circle over the city at il o'clock Thursday morn- ing. signifying the beginning of the cele- hratinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
News Vendors Strike

Minneapolis. July z-Virtually no news papers were sold or delivered in Min nea polls today when several hundred wonders and carriers went on strike. They refused to pay the new price of s1.25 per 100 for papers asked by the three To- cal dailies. and demand a rate of $l per 100 Newsboys attempting to do bus mess today had their papers taken from them and the streets were filtered with torn papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
PRESENCE ARMY IN FRANCE NOW
 TOTALS 1,O19,115
(continued from Page one)

sonnel sailed May S. 1917, having on board base hospital No. and members of the reserve nurses corps.
 '"'General Pershing and his staff sailed May 20. 1917. The authorizations in the months from May 1917. to and including June. 1918, are as follows:
 May, 1917, l71s
 June, 12,261.
 July, i2,9ss.
 " August, 1S,32S.
 September, 32.525.
 October, 3S,259.
 November. 23,016.
 December, 4s,S4o.
 'tJanuary. 1918, 46776. z February, 4S0o7.
 {" March, SS,S1l
 "'April, i17,212.
 May, 24i.345.
 June, 276372.
 Marines, 14644.
 .Aggregeting 1,019,ll5
 "'The total number of troops returned
 is S.165, and of these, by reason of the superbly efficient protection which tEe
 navy has given our transport system. only 291 have been lost at sea-
 The supplies and equipment in
 France fo- all troops sent are, by our latest report, adequate, and the ouput or our war industries in this country is showing marked improvement in practi- cally all lines of necessary equipment and supply. Respectfully yours, NEWTON D. BAKER. WILSON'S REPLY ITO which I replied: "'The White House, Washington, July, 1913 My Dear MT. Secretary: Your letter of July l contains very significant piece Of news and an equally significant report of tho forwarding of troops dur ing the past year to the other side of the water. It is a record which think must cause universal satisfaction, because the heart of the country is unquestionabij' in this war and the people of the United States rejoice to see their force put faster and faster into the great struggle which Is destined to redeem the world. Cordially and sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON. Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of l War.
 The accelerated troop movement to France has been designed to meet the emergency created by the German ef- fort to achieve victory before America S man power could exert it's full force. How long the present rate of transportation 1 will be maintained depends upon devel- opments in France, and the length of time the surplus ship tonnage furnished l by Great Britain can be employed for 1 this work. NO SPECULATION DESIRED 1 In this connection Secretary Baker said tonight that he disapproved of specula- l ton as to the future records in troop movements, declaring that he did not desire to have past performances made the basis of speculations for the fu- 1 ture.
 As reserves for the million and more men now in France, more than another million are now in training in the United States It has been officially announced that 3,ooO.000 American soldiers will be under arms by the end of this month. i while information recently furnished to 1 Congress by Brig. Gen. R. E. Wood, act ! ing quartermaster general, disclosed that his department is planning to ciothe 4,o0o 000 men January l. General Crowder recently told the Sen ate military committee Class rcgistrants will be exhausted by the first of, the year and he added the significant state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Mrs. Crelly Injured

nue. West End, was slightly injured at 9:30 o'clock last night when she was struck and knocked down by an automo- ble. owned and driven by 0. B. Harris of Montgomery, at Tuscaloosa avenue and Charles street. Mrs, Crelly was carried to her home.
 Officer Lee, who investigated the case, stated that it was an unavoidable acci- dent, and no arrest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
SHE WAS DYING
 ,OF PELLAGRA
Texas Woman Was on Deathbsd and Doctor Said Thsre
 Was No Hope.
TOOK BAUGHN
 TREATMENT
Soon Got Better-No Symptoms
 Have Returned.

Mrs. H. U. McCrary, Bardwell, Tex, writes: "In the spring. of 1915 was taken with Pallasr4 My doctor said leave my bed any. Iheard of Baughns < Peliagra Treatment and sent for if. After two or three days began to get got we'll am sure I would have been In my grave today If had not got 1t. and no symptoms have returned." burn, skin peellng off. sore mouth. the lips, throat and tongue flaming red ton and nausea, either diarrhoea or If you have Pellagre you can be cured by Baughn's PeIlagra lasre. sa II I Address American compoundinr Co., box 2014, Jasper. Ala. remembering money 10 refunded In any case where >xeetmept fatla to cure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
President Wilson Will Be Honored With New
 University of Paris Degree

Paris. July 2.-President Wilson will be the first person to be honored with the new degree of doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, says Le Journal. governmental decree au-s thorizng French universities to bestow the title of doctor honoris causa has just been published in Le Journal sOficiie.
 It was hoped, adds the newspaper that the degree could be conferred on the Fourth of, July. It was explained by Lucien Poncaire. director of public in- struction, however. that the time was too short to admit of this. A suitable oc- casion would be found later. he an bounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Negro Girl Killed at
 Owenton Crossing

Maggie Bonner, 15-year-old negro, was instantly killed at 10 o'clock yes- terday morning when she was struck by an engine of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company at the Owenton crossing. Two other negro girls were with her when she met her death
 According to reports received by As sistant Coroner John R. T. Rives, the three children were picking up coal on the railroad tracks when the engine struck the girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
OFFICERS TRAINING
 CLASS DRILL TONIGHT
Limited Class Will Be Given Pre- liminary Instruction in Military
 Science and Tactics

Civilian military training class will drill at the usual place. Avenue and Twentieth street. tonight and all mem bers are urged to be present. Robert E. Smith is instructing the class and Is be- Ing assisted by Sergeant Brooks of the Marine corps.
 Tho class is limited and every man will receive personal instructionS pre- paratory to the officers training camps expected to como In the futurs, and these drills VIII bs held svefy Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
First of Engines Ordered
 by McAdO0 Is Finished

Washington July 2.The first of the HAS locomotives ordered by the rail- road administration in May has been completed and is ready for inspection. It was announced today that the Baldwin Locomotive Works was the first of the builders to finish an engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
J. F. KENT IN CHARGE
 OF ACIPCO PLANT

The affairs of tho American Cast Iron Pipe company will be directed by J. F. Kent. general manager of the company. during the absence of .. R. president, who has been called to the emergency fleet corporation for service. 1t has been an- nouncd. Until the close of the war,
 lr. McWane will return 10 Birming- ham only foF sAert visita
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Humors of House Hunting

From the Boston Transcript
 May I inquire if you were chess player. sir?" said the janitor to tho prospective tenant.
 Why do you wish to know thatr' queried the other.
 The owner prefers to rent to. chess players, sis. becAuse it is seldom they move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Gun. Crew Commended

Washington, July 2.--For standing by their guns until their ship went down. Secretary Daniels today cora- mended the members of the naval armed guard on the U. s. s. William Rockefeller. when it was torpedoed May IS. Gunners Mate John Robert MoorEead, Hartwell. Ga. saw to it that ammunition was sent to the guns magazines until ordered to leave tho ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

Wednesday and Friday nights with lec- lures in the interim at the Young Mems Christian association.
 Those wishing to join are requested to get in communication with Mir. Smith or Frank Clark at the Clark-Malons Real Estate office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Dr. Washington Gladden.,
 Noted Minister, Is Dead

Columbus, O., July 2.--Rev. pr. Wash ington Gladden., nationally known. con gregational minister and author of this city, died today following. second stroke of paralysis, suffered last Sunday. Dr.. Gladden. was & years or age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Sending of U. s. Hospital Ship Postponed Following
 Sinking of the LlandOvery

Washington, July 2.-Plans for the sail ing of the American hospital ship Com fort, which it was proposed to send through the submarine zone without con- voy, have been delayed by the ruthless destruction of the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle It is not yet decided whether the original plans will be changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
ADJUSTMENTS
At Loew's Bijou
By BRIGGS

A highly entertaining programme of vaudeville is to be seen at Loew's Bi jou. P. George in novelty musical act entitled Music Chef. is a clever entertainer and he keeps the audienc guessing with his versatility with va rious kinds of musical instruments. Fox and Ingraham in pianologue have good voices and present head line attraction. Their duet acccmpa- niments are especially enjoyable The Ranellas are comedy acrobats of great ability and their pantomimes keep the audience in fine humor.
 Simplicity, a comedy of rural life. presented by Silver and Duval, is good, and realistic.
 'Molly's Friend" given by Clarke and Francis. is entertaining and fin ishes the bill.
 fine motion picture. "The Scarlet Road" with Gladys Brockwell, is to he seen while the pictorial current events are also very entertaining.
 At the Lyric
 Movie fans are Hooking to the Lyric to see the first local appearance of Miss Jean Sothern, the popular little movie actress who is playing down there this week. And they are not disappointed. Miss Sothern, who is even more beautiful on the stage than she is on the screen, made a decided hit with her songs. impersonations, and blonde hair.
 "Follies de Vogue" is good musi- cal comedy, with dancing for it's chief merit. It includes pretty girls who dance mostly and sing we'll
 The Musical Johnstons are experts on the xylophone. Their patriotic numbers receive tunultous applause following their act.
 "A Boy From Home,'' side splitting one-act comedy skit with lines that keep the audience laughing through out the act. Screen Telegrams con- tain their usual interesting scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

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