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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
- NATIONAL ARMY
 MAN IN ACTION

Lieut. J. W Anderson, Co. L,3 27th infantry, who is nephew of w. F. Wilcox, superintendent of the Tennes- the following, from France to friend On the Macon Telegraph:
 Dear Mir Jones-I have just finished reading several copies of The Tele- graph which I was lucky enough to se- cure from Joe Neel, and so, quite nat urally, I thought of you and wondered how the world was treating you.
 ''We have been part of the A. b. F.. for some three months now and have been here just about long enough to make me appreciate home and wish I could be back in the state again. or course, we see lots of Interesting things over here and get news daily which would delight the heart Of any news paper man. but that doesn't begin to make up for the thousand and one com forts and joys of home
 'We have seen parts of England and France and both are beautiful, but they are far behind America in many ways and have plenty of room for improve ment It was all I could do to keep from laughing when l saw my first English train, and I felt like buying one and sending it back home for the kids to play with. But though they may look funny, they surprise you with their speed and make far less noise than our big engines.
 Plenty to drink over here in the way of wine, beer. whisky, etc., and these Frenchmen do not seem to know what water is They drink lots of wine. but do not seem to load up much with whisky and you seldom see one of them drunk.
 For my part. am still sticking to water, and l think I would give all the wine here for one cold dope All in all, however, we get along pretty well-5et plenty to eat and smoke and find time to sleep if Fritz is nice.
 "Our training days are thing of the past now and we consider ourselves an active fighting unit of the A. E. F. We have been in the line, taken our shot at the Boche and have been shot at in return and still remain to tell the tale We have had our first experi- ence under shell fire and have become accustomed to it now, although we still duck when we get one pretty close,
 q have also had the rather doubt full pleasure of being in command of patrol and spending the night out m No Mans Land and l am frank to admit that I have done many other things which were more enjoyable.
 Well time is up now, and I must stop for the time being. Let me have few lines when you can spare the time and drop me copy of The Tele- graph occasionally. just to keep me in touch with the old home town.
 sincerely yours, WILCOX. Company l., 127th Infantry, A. E. F.,
 France.
 July 12, 1918"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
R0TARIANS ID HEAR BY WILSON
Members to Vote on Amend snents 10 By .I4aws-Other
 Features Of Interest

feRFAa nd Fgiisor, vica president of the c aodall Brown 3Jry Goods company, will be tho principal speaker at the meeting os shs Rotary club tadfay at o'clock in the ballroom Of tba rutwiler hotel. This will he 8 business tslA. but the subjecs has not been announced. either by the speaker CT tho eonpittee, and Secretary several features, the nature of which is not known. Following the rendition of the programme a short business session will be held when several amendments to the constitution and bylaws made necessary by the growth of the local club will be voted on.
 President E. II. Andrews urges all members to be on hand promptly, so the club which has held the attendance rec ord of this division for several months will continue in first place.
 The Rotarygrams of August IA contain a picture of Clarence J. Porter, accom- panied by some interesting facts regard- ing the life of this popular Rotarian. as well as the likeness of Ed "Jenuine'' Rowe, with some interesting informa- tion regarding the plans of the French army, composed of Rotarians, for ths fourth Liberty Loan drive, which be. gins on Septe mber IS.
 Some interest was manifested in the pictures contained in this issue of the forehead of J. H. Eddy, eyes of Doe" Woodall, anc chin of Joe Rosenbergcr. as well as another with the forehead of Henry Taylor, eyes of Dr. H. M. Ed monds and the mouth and chin of Carson Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
JEWS IN ARMY TO GET FURLOUGH FOR
 JEWISH NEW YEAR

New York, August 13.-unless miiitary necessity makes it impossible furloughs will be granted to Jews in the American army for the Jewish New Years holidays September 6-9. and the Day of Atone ment, September 14-17, according to let ter from the third assistant Secretary of War. received here today by Col Harry Cutler. chairman of the Jewish welfare board. The board announced it Will hold special services for men in guardhouses and hospitals. who will be unable to leave camp, and will arrange for the en- tertainment of soldiers and sailors home on leave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

The largest crowd that ever assem- bled in front of The Age-Herald build- ing to watch election returns flashed on the screen was present last night and remained until a late hour, watch ing with keen interest the returns as they were penned by Cartoonist Black man.
 During the period when the returns were slow in coming in MT. Blackman drew several cartoons, which afforded the big crowd much amusement. While the crowd cheered the returns from the governors race. the interest was largely centered in the congressional race from this district, and every re- turn was loudly cheered.
 The crowd was good-natured through out and gave loud cheers at majori- ties shown for favorite candidates. There was good sprinkling of the followers of Huddleston in the crowd, who wildly cheered as the early returns appeared, giving their candidate a good majority. The partisans of Jackson and Dickinson were equally enthusi- astic as later returns showed in their favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
BAPTISTS TO HOLD
 PICNIC AT EAST LAKE

T. D. Moor, chairman of the commit tee in charge of arrangements TOT the picnic of Raptists at East Lake park August 9, declared last night that he expected every Baptist Sunday school in the district to have representation at the picnic. The committee will meet today and perfect plans. The meeting will be called to order at noon in the office of B. c. Cox, and MT. Moor stated he would like to have as many Sunday school su- perintendents as possible confer with him as to details.
 Tickets for different attractions are to be given away and MT. Moor is anxious to distribute these, together with plac- ards Also he is anxious to get mem bership roll of each Sunday school. in order that he may know how many to prepare for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Salute and Ride
 Posters Now Ready
~SaIute and ride"

~SaIute and ride"
 Probably every automobile own- CT in the city is willing to give our desires.
 In order that the men in uniform may know that the automobile owner Is willing to give the boys q "Iift," The Age-Herald has secured n large number of coIored posters bearing tho legend. "Salute and Ride."
 This poster will be distributed free to motorists and are to be placed on the windshield of the car, which will mean that you are willing to give the boys a ride as far as you go.
 Get one today and place it on your machine, so that the soldiers and sailors may know that you appreciate them enough to give them a ride without inconvenience to yourself. They only ask that yeu ride them in the direction you are going.
 For instance, suppose you are going south on Twentieth street as far as Avenue + and n soldier or sailor salutes you. Stop your car and carry him to Avenue K and let him off. Another asa Iute and Ride', mOtorist will have the opportunity to give fur ther lift toward his destination. And so on.
 This will not inconvenience you in the least and be you sure your little act of kindness will be ap- preciated.
 Get your "Salute and Ride" pos- ter at once, 1t costs you noth- ing.
 Incidentally, the Whitman Taxi company fell in with the idea at once and all their cars bear the "Salue and Rideo poster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Lmn1ense CroUds Watch Election Returns At
 Age-HeraLd Building

Chris Hartsfield seemed quite a fa- vorite and when the swiftly moving pencil on the screen showed that he had secured a majority over all oppo- nents at Gate City, the crowd cheered loud and long "As goes Gate City so goes the county was called out by an enthusiastic Hartsfield supporter.
 Huddleston supporters, anti-Iluddles- ton men, amendists and anti i-amendists forgot the differences which for the past five or six weeks they have been threshing out on the stump and in front of The Age-Herald building they watched Elackman write the result with mutual tolerance, and the crowd maintained its good nature throughout the evening.
 The crowd was yelling for more al II o'clock, and got it; for the returns continued to come into The AgeHeraid office throughout the night.
 The cheering of the crowd was heard even in the downtown section, and it was augmented at o'clock by the the atre crowds, and aga1n at Il o'clock hundreds walked up to the building to get the latest returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
NEED 800 TO HANDLE
 NEW REGISTRATION

B. A. Pepperman, secretary to the local exemption boards of Birmingham, de- cIared yesterday that 800 registrars would be necessary to handle the registration the provisions of the new draft law, r.ac- ing the ages at from IS to 45 years.
 The secretary declared there would De more men of this class than there were of the first registration. when 5SS regis trants were needed to handle the situa : ton. All preparations have been made to proceed with the registration in the event the new age bill is adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Gold Mining Is Held
 Essential Industry

Reno, New. August 13.--Ihe first definite statement to come from the priorities board classifying the gold mining industry as ar essential war industry. was received today by the resolutions committee of the American gold conference from Edwin E. Far ker. priorities commissioners ParKer statement was as follows;
 "The following resolution was adopt ed by the priorities board:
 'Ee 1t resolved by the priorities board, That gold mining is an essential war industry and the powers Of this board be so exercised as to accord to such industry preferential treatment in tho supply. not only of tools. machin- cry and equipment. but in the trans portation service. fuel and labor sup ply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
GIRLS CLUB THANKS
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION

c. L. Harold, secretary manager or the Civic association, received letter from Mrs. Beatrice Shipp Engle and Miss Marion Walker, home demonstTa- tion agents of Jefferson county, thank ing the association for the entertain ment and assistance given the canning club girls during their recent short course which was held in Birmingham.
 The letter says in part:
 Through the cooperation of the Civic association, we were enabled to invite large number of girls to the short course. Extend to this body our sincere thanks and appreciation and We are very grateful to you for your personal help and words of encourage mentr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
REPUBLICANS ID
 ! SELECT CANDIDATES

At the precinct mass meetings held by the republicans in Jefferson county yes- terday delegates were selected to the county convention which will be held next Saturday in the Chamber of Com . merce auditorium at 12 o'clock noon.
 The county convention will nominate a county ticket and select delegates to the district c0vention, which will convene immediately after the county convention adjourns.
 The district convention will nominate q candidate for Congress from the Nin.h district and select delegates to the state convention which meets in Birmingham on August 2S National Chairman Will H. Hayes of Indiana and United States Senator James E. Watson, also of ln- diana, will attend the state convention and make addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
WAR IS DECLARED ON WEEDS BY COMMISSION
Henry Perkins Named Assistant Chief of Sanitary Department
 of County

The city commission of Birmingham has declared a state of war on weeds along sidewalks. The formal declaration of war will be made as soon as the city attorney can draw up an ordinance mak :. ing it ,misdemeanor for weeds to rear their heads to the discomfort of pedes- trians This was decided upon at the meeting of the city commission yester- day.
 The commission also opened an inves- tigation of private employment agencies at yesterdays meeting. referring the matter to the legal department. The Ensey Catholic church was given per mission ohold flag raising Sunday
 The board of sanitation of the county was given the services of H. D. Perkins, who has the title of assistant chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Major Dallas Smith Is
 Wounded in France

Mai Dallas B. Smith of Opelika, att tached to the 16t7h regiment (old Fourth Ala bama), has been verely wounded in France, according to information reach ing his cousin, w. H. Smith, here. Major Smith was well known in Birmingham, where he was for time stationed in recruiting service, before his regiment was ordered overseas.
 His father, Dallas B. Smith, was a resident of Opelika. His wife and child, two sisters. Mrs. Ida Bonner and Miss Fife Smith, and brother. Arthur. now reside there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Federal Court

The fall term of the United States court will convene on Monday. September g, with Judge w. l. Grubb of the federal court for the northern district of Ala bama presiding. The office force of Clerk Charles I. Allison is busy setting the dockets for this term of court
 The grand jury will also be empan- nelled on September 3. for the purpose of investigating eases bound over to that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
UNDERTAKERS RAISE
 PRICES FOR DYING

Undcrtakers declined to add to the high cost of living. but they have de cided to add to the high cost of dying. and they announced yesterday that prices would be revised upward beginning Sep tember l. They state the increased costs of labor and material are responsible for the increase.
 Also it will cost Birmingham citizens more to get injured, for ambulance charges will be advanced from s to N, effective September 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
New Physical Director

The Birmingham police department will have to seek a new physical director for it's gymnasium. as Dr. Henry Stark. who has been engaged in this work for several weeks past. has accepted post at an army cantonUent as physical director. and expects to be called to duty in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Funeral of Kaiser at the
 Sixteenth Street Church

A very interesting an enjoyable pro- gramme will be rendered at the Six teenth Street Baptist church tonight for the benefit of the Birmingham Baptist college. The programme will be rendered by some of the best ne gro talent in the city. The feature of the evening will be the Funeral of the Kaiser" This promises to be an all- star concert. Special seats will be ar ranged for the white people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
British Protest to
 Mexico Is Published

Mexico City, August 13.-The gov ernment announced today Great Britain April 30 presented to the Mexican gov- ernment protest against the provi- sions of the oil decree of February 19. similar to the protest made by the United States April s, and was made public last June. The British protest was directed specifically against the provisions upholding arti- cle 27 of the constitution which de- clare that the subsoil, especially that of the oil lands, is government proper ty. The British protest declared the decree was confscatory and also in violation of the rights of English com- panies holding oil claims. It announced the determination of the British gov ernment to hold the Mexican govern ment responsible for any possible dam age to British interests. r
 The new decree of August l, abro- gating that of February 19, is believed to have settled the question brought l1p by the protests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Musicians Expel
 All Enemy Aliens

Chicago. August 13-The Chicago Fed eration of Musicians today decided Q expel all enemy aliens as a result of the government investigation of charges or disloyalty against several members ot the Chicago Symphony orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Haywood Testimony
 Concluded Yesterday

Chicago, August 13 After four days on the witness stand. William D. Hay wood, general secretary and treasurer of the I. w. w., concluded his testi- mony today at the trial of 100 officials of the organization charged with con spiracy to interfere with the govern ment in it's conduct of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

is nothing have done worthy of com rendation. but I have seen the men in all the conditions and circumstances of tha;r life over here, even as death stole silently upon some of them; they deserve the very best and are worthy Of your tishest praise and greatest love.
 ISLAM KILBEL1., M. C. N. G., 1s7th Infantry, For tv-second Division, American Expedi- tionary Force. ,
 Somewhere in France, July 4, l9ls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
PERSONAL

Judge w I. Grubb of the federal court off the northern district of Alabama has gone to Colorado Springs. where he will spend his vacation. He expects to be ab- sent several weeks.
 Lieut.. Duke c. Bradford has completed the course at the Military x-Ray school in New York city and is at Camp Devens, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala.
Statement June 20, 1918
 RESOURCES

Loans and Discounts ...SI0s- .111.45 Overdrafts 431.6S U. s. Bonds tpar) ........ l,ooVoou.oo U. s. Treasury Certificates 1.9s4.071.50 Liberty Loan Bonds ...... l'Ioa'4oo.oo State of Alabama Bonds iz.'ooo.oV Bank s0.o0o.o0 Banking House 3sl.000.G1 Other Real Estate .... 4i,405.90 CASH
 In Vault ....$ 914.95S.S4 With Banks. 6.325.S4s-ss With U. s. IT. l02.o0o.0G serve Bank 1.ssl,5.l.o.- e.23o,376.2s
 s27.16S.3s7s7
 LIABILITIES Capital Stock ............s 1.5oc. GOO. 90 Surplus and Profits ..... 1,e6S.2lS.Ol Reserved for Taxes ...... 25.l4O0O Circulation ...........,.. 1,400,00J00 Dividends Unpaid ........ 45.000.0d Other Stocks and Bonds. 1,33s,551.1s DEPOSITS
 Individual .s17.753.2el.53 Bank ...... 2.35O.275.04 Fed. Reserve Fiscal Agt. 2.399.5os 3s- 22.s2s.044.s6
 
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25
SPECIAL TERM CIRCUIT
COURT CALLED FOR MON
DAY, MARCH 4th

Judge Edwards has called a spec
ial term of Circuit Court to begin on
Monday March 4th, to try cases pend
ing and the docket for same is as fol-
lows:
E. Duncan, assault to commit MUIR
der.
Ben Jackson and Tilly Spann, Rob.
berry.
Herman Ellis, Grand larceny.
Rob Zeigler, attempt to murder.
Will Patterson, statutory offense.
S. Thomas, grand larceny.
W. L. Clifton, grand jury indict
ment
The work of the docket may TAXI
up most of the week.
The regular term of circuit cour
commences on the following Monday
March 11th.-Bartow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25
A BIT OF FINANCIAL HISTORY

The credit of the United States was
SO high and unquestionable that in
1900, two years after the Spanish
War, 2 per cent bonds were offered at
par and over-subscribed. This is A.
nancial performance no other nation
has ever equaled.
United States 4 per cent bonds in
1888 sold as high as 100 and in 1901
brought 199 7-S on the stock market
The United States has never de-
faulted on any of its bonds. Not one
of its bondholders has ever lost 9
cent of principal or interest except
those who voluntarily have taker
losses by selling their bonds in pc
ROD of temporary price depression
One hundred cents on the dollar
principal and interest, has the Unite'
States always paid.
Back of the $150,000,00000 t
100000 100000 of our national re
sources stands the rugged honesty o
America Liberty Loan Bonds are tn
safest security in the world.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25
Music during Opening Hours

and these sacrifices must begin at
home if the battle is to be won. The
soldiers at the front are the pawns
OF war moved on the chessboard of
fate by powers high in command. The
sirews to maintain these men are obs
tanned at home, but the war must be
won by the concerted efforts of all
who claim to be loyal Americans,
whether at front or at home.
We at home are asked to apply dis
cipline to our appetites. We Ameri-
cans are exceedingly fond of good
eating. We admit it, and in some sec
tons of the country we brag of the
m als to which we sit down. We could
eat less without suffering any direct
loss of efficiency. But there are some
mer engaged in the food industry
who will take down their unpatriotiC
extra profit as long as they can. Ant
there are some consumers who will
encourage violations of the regula
tons of the food administration, 1t Il
such men and women who should b.
checked, and while Hoover has power
through the license plan to control t.
y certain extent the food situation
: he emphatically needs wider power
lust what additional power Congress
. can confer upon him is not certain
. but what the nation should do is t
u try a little self-restraint and the az
. ri:cation of discipline in the contrt
- Of our eating.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25
DISCIPLINE In EATING
memphis Commercial AppeaD

Life's battle in this world is only
Won by men and women after Pc
Rod of self-denial and self-sacrifice'
after wears of severest discipline and
years of constant application and en-
deavor.
There have been great men the re-
suit of extraordinary good fortune or
of some lucky chance, but they have
been few. The battle of life is always
begun with the frank understanding
that to win unlocked for obstacles
must be encountered
TO begin with, the boy who expects
to achieve success in the days II
come must at an early age discipline
himself, his passions, his appetite an
his desires. A stern discipline per
yades all nature. 1t is a little crue
in order that it may in the end b
very kind.
mo pain, no palm; no thorns, n
throne; no gall, no glory; no cross
nc crown" wrote Penn, philosC
pher of his day and generation.
The discipline which shapes tn
early career of a man which correct
his worldly passions and fortifies hi
with worthy purposes and virtuol
principles enlightens his mind wit
useful knowledge, furnishes him vii
certain strength from within
Just now the government asks
to apply discipline to our routine
living. We are expected to make sa
rifces for the sake of the count
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25

Vero's magnificent new business
block the First National Bank build
ing, will soon be finished and ready
for business. The First National Bank
will be opened in the room built es>
pecially for it's use and already leas-
cs have been signed for store rooms
on the ground floor. The First Ma
It!onal Bank building besides being an
ornament to the town, is most neces>
sary and useful and will provide room
for many new enterprises.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25

At the election held at Dade City
on the 18th, the voters declared in
favor of bonding that city for $4,000
by nearly two to one vote, very
light vote being cast. The proceeds
o. the issue will be expended in paw
ing parts of Meridian and Church
streets, and means total expendi,
ture of about $4,000 for this purposs
It is expected that the bond trustees
o. the city will purchase the issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN COURT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE, POLK
COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA.-N RE
ESTATE OF GEORGE BALLARD, DE-
CEASED.
To all Creditors, Legatees, Distributes and
all Persons having Claims or Demands
against said Estate:
You, and each of you, are hereby notified
and required to present any claims and de-
mands which YOU, or either OF you, may nave
AGAINST the estate of George Ballard. deceased
late of Polk county, Florida, to the under
signed executrx of said estate, within ont
year from date hereof.
Dated Jan. 80, A. d. 1918.
NANCY DANIELS.
79a7 Executrix.