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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

conduct of the American troops in Picardy. The attack that brought the capture of Cantigny, they pointed out today. was delivered with speed and pre- cision, testifying to the hard hitting qual- ity of the Americans
 The quick consolidation of the ground won. noted by both foreign and Ameri- can correspondents, officers said, gave satisfactory proof of the aptitude of American officers and men in learning the methods of modern warfare.
 Some officers believe the American at- tack may forecast the launching Of counter offensive of large scope by Gen eral Foch They regard the time and place of the operation as right for feeling out thrust as a preliminary to counter assault in force.
 The German claim of 15o0o prisoners in the new thrust on the Aisne front did not strike observers here as unusual. should It prove to be true. British official state ments have shown that the front line trench system in this sector was over run in the enemy rush, which appears to have penetrated to a minimum depth Of about 10 miles. It is believed here that rear guard actions account for many cap lures.
 Most observers here are still convlnced that the Germans have not struck at the point where their real offensive IS planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
TRAINING INSTITUTE GLASSES

The home service training institute has closed it's six weeks session in Bir- mingham and the local women who took training are now ready to take up the field work under the direction of J. K. Broekman, chairman of civilian relief. with hearquarters at Ss5 Brown
 Max building.
 The training institute was under the direction of Miss Sarah Gober assist ant director of home service work of the gulf division, who has been called by the government to give six weeks of instruction at the Franklin institute lat Richmond, Va. She was assisted at this institute by Miss Eleanor McMain, head of Kingsley House in New Orr
 leans, who is a well known social worker. and Miss Gidday, who was in charge of the case work. Miss Kathrine Laboisse, who has charge of the chap lter courses, was also present and as- sisted in this work
 number of local women took this course of training and stood their ex- animation yesterday being ready to take up the field work in this district. Families of soldiers can secure service from the bureau of civilian relief, 335 Brown Marx building, and their needs
 VII De attehoeu TO oy this body Of we'll trained workers.
 Among those who have completed the course are.
 Mrs w. H. Waddell, Jackson, Miss. 1; Mrs Jonas Salig, Monroe, La; Mrs.
 M M. Mays, Birmingham; Mrs S j..
 Hart, Birmingham; Mrs. ! V. Calvin.
 Ensley' Mrs. H. L. Moore, iBrming
 Mrs Gus D. Pope, Birmingham Mrs. w. ". Blackman. Birmingham. Mrs. W l.. Brown, Birmingham; Mrs. E. Schoen
 Birmingham; Mrs. R. K. Houghton, Bir- mlnghami Mrs. George Melee. Birming- ham, Mrs. H. M Kyle, Washington. D IC.; Miss Mildred Hall. Greenwood. Miss: Miss Diana Sanders. Franklin, La: Miss Mary Ashcraft, Florence; Miss Lee
 Elkin, Meridian, Miss; Miss Henrietta
 Herald, Shreveport, La; Mrs Morris
 Marx, Birmingham; Miss Sara Gober Miss Gidday, Miss McMain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
THREE CROSSES

By EDMUND VANCE COOKE The iron cross is black ns death and
 hard as human hate; The wooden cross is white md still
 and whispers us 'sToO 1ate," But the Red Cross sings of life and
 love and hearts reEeneratc. The iron cross is boastfuI cross and
 marks a war-mad slave; The wooden cross is a dumb, dead
 cross and guards . shallow
 grave.
 But the Red Cross reaches out it's
 arms to soIace and to save. The iron cross is kaiser's cross and
 narrow is it's clan; The wooden cross is n soldiers cross
 and mourns it's partisan, But the Red Cross is the cross of One
 who served His feIlow-man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
THINK FILM LINE AIR
 ID CAPT. MURPHY
Macon Audience Objects to Having Empey Take All
 the Credit

Over in Macon, Ga. they do not like the way Capt. Matt H. Murphy has been treated in the production of Over the Top" Captain Murphy is as popular there as he is in Birmingham, his home city. Here is what the Macon Telegraph has to say on the subject:
 Camp Wheeler division officers and members of the 117th field artillery last night expressed themselves as indignant at. the manner in which the vitagraph people handled some of the scenes in the presentation of Arthur Guy Empey's "Over the Top" at the Capitol theatre. at Camp Wheeler.
 The most flaring misrepresentation. they state, was pictured right at the be- ginning of the first reel when Guy Empey is given the credit of sitting astride a horse. while the animal takes a daring leap down steep embankment Another fact which made many of the Camp Wheeler men sore was the fact that the camp nor the Dixie division is ever given any credit for the big part they played in the staging of the big photoplay.
 .'The real hero in the clin scene Is Capt. Matt H. Murphy of the 117th field artillery, said to be the best rider in the Dixie division. The daring rider of the Alabama artillery outfit is veritable soldier of fortune, having been in his time COW puncher, Texas ranger and long term soldier in the regular army. His home is in Birmingham, Ala.
 'aImmediataly after Captain Murphy had his horse to make the daring leap, Arthur Guy Empey. many times charged during the last few months with not 'toting square, rides out on the level ground and bows to the camera as the soldier who has just made the daring leap.
 There are many familiar scenes in the picture of places in and around Camp Wheeler. even to Eempy's boarding the shuttle train at Swift Creek station Chaplain Moore of the f2lth infantry is the chaplain at the burial scene. Carroll Hughes, former secretary of the Knights of Columbus at Camp Wheeler. is one of the first aid men. Sergeant Scard. French trench instructor. instructs one of the principals how to throw hand grenade. General Harris reviews big parade
 The picture is a thriller of the type of which the war has been very productive It is full of action, with deeds of glory for all the heroes and final damnation for all the williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
NEGROES DENOUNCE SLACKERS AT GRAND
 LODGE M K B TIN c
Dr. Williams, Member Legislature ot 1872. Makes an Address-Leaders Express Loyalty to Coun-
 try and Flag

erhere is no middle ground in these critical times-you are either for your government or against it" was the declaration made by Carrie A. Tuggle in addressing 500 negro men and wom- en in the second days session or the grand lodge of Rising Sons and Daugh- ters of Protection in the pavilion or Tuggle institute yesterday.
 .eThe stacker. the loafer. the striker are all enemies to this government, for any man who loves his country will not slack. he will not loaf nor will he stir up internal strife when we are facing "a foreign enemy that will require united effort to bring to his knees and win for the world freedom. There has been efforts to arouse us against our country, but there are not germs and Germans enough on earth. in heaven or the other place to get us to turn against America.
 We are going to buy Liberty Bonds. War Stamps, contribute to Red Cross, fight and die, and fight and live or anything else we may be asked to do to help our country win.v
 Dr. F. A. Williams of Cincinnati, O., addressed the grand lodge. He said that he was proud to return to Birmingham and see the wonderful growth. He was a member of the legislature in 1872 and 1874 and voted for the charter to this city, and even voted to move the court house from Elyton to Birmingham. This is wonderful city, and I am proud of it's growth and its impor- tance.
 There was much interest manifested in the report of Dr. Eugene Gregg, the grand medical examiner. He told the negroes that it was time to stop dying and go to living by the observation of health rules.
 Bettie Glass stirred religious enthus- iasm in the grand lodge by speaking of the work accomplished by Carrie A. Tuggle for the uplift of her race, and offered a special prayer. ending it with the presentation of purse of S25. and M A Moore followed with a purse of $31, all of which was in token of the birthday of the founder of the order.
 The Negro Woman and Her Place in American History" was the theme discussed in an able address delivered by pr. Kelly of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
SECRETARY OF WAR
 THINKS A|SNE BATTLE IS GREATEST OF ALL
Makes No Comment on Gen. eral Situation-Says That Americans Are Win
 ming Glory

Washington. May 29.-Reports of sue ressful operations by American soldiers are coming to the war department, Sec tetary Baker said today. Details of the action are expected in the regular official eommuniques from General Pershing.
 The secretary made this statement when asked to comment on the situation in Europe:
 T cannot comment on the general sit- nation." he said. We are constantly re- reivlng reports of splendid valor and sue ressful operations by our American sol 6iers and I am very proud of the part they are now playing The details of these actions will appear in the com muniques from General Pershing."
 Apparently this is the most intense and furious battle of the war" said Mir. Baker after reading later dispatches. 'eWe shall have to await developments before we can have any adequate conclu- sions of the effect of this battle on the situation. while it must fill the Ameri- ran people with pride to realize that the conduct of our soldiers at Montdidier has won the comment of magnificent from their French associates"
 AMERICANS HITTING HARD
 Washington. May 2s.-The war depart ment officials are highly pleased at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
BUREAU CIVILIAN RELIEF

A high military official writes the following letter which shows not only the importance, but the necessity for home service work:
 The Red Cross serves humanity Its work has been characterized by the highest ideals and dominated by un- ceasing perseverance. It welcomes and seeks opportunities to extend it's services and increase it's efficiency. Recognizing the high purpose of it's existence, and the splendid fulfilnent of that purpose, l hesitatingly venture few suggestions that. if adopted. would tend to increase it's service lo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
CLAYTON WORK FRS

Although organization of the canteen service, which is branch of the Bir- mingham chapter of the Red Cross has not been perfected the canteen workers were on the streets of Birmingham yes terday and were on duty.
 These workers are under command of a captain, a different one being chosen for each day, and are subject to orders of the captain either day or night. Organ ization of this branch of service will be completed in a few days, when the cap tains will be named and assigned a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
British Airmen Raiding Points Back of Enemy
 Line Both Day and Night

London. May 29-(via Ottawa)-The British are carrying out continuous raids by day and by night at different points behind the German lines, where there are dense concentrations of troops. A Ger man prisoner says that in the recent raid on Douai 300 soldiers were killed or wounded and a great amount of dam age was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
COMFORT KITS

The Red Cross has given and will give comfort kit to every American soldier going into the trenches. These kits will contain a towel shirt. writing paper and pencil soap. handkerchief, socks mirror and tobacco. These articles are much appreciated by the men. as they add much to their comfort in the front line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

CTS The other tents are equipped with shower baths, washstands and other things. one is a sitting room furnished with facilities for writing. books and magazines. All arc illuminated by cleo tricity They have been tastefulIy deco rated with flags, pictures and mottos.
 This IS the latest work Of the American Red Cross, which has given so many manifestations of it's generous spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
HELENA UNIT RAISES s45s

The Helena unit of the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross raised $453 during the second Red Cross
 war fund drive. Of tff.s amount $s63 Ia was subscribed by the employees of the Connors-W Wyman Steel company, while
 the employees of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad and the citizens subscribed S90.S5- Mrs. J. H. McDaniel is chairman of this unit and splendid work has been done by these women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
RE-EDUCATIoN OF BLIND

The war council has appropriated the sum of s1oo,0o0 to be expended by the department of military relief in defr-aying all expenses incident to the establishment and maintenance of the Red Cross insti- tute of re-educating the blind soldiers.
 The work of the institute will be carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
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 If you send s1 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment. a 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free. Agents make an easy living represent Ing us. Address Plough Chemical Co.,, Dept. 2, Memphis, Tenn. Write now today--whiie you think about 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such proportions III it's efforts to relieve suffering humanity that The Age Herald will publish Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

out in close cooperation with the gem eral plans of the army and navy for the rehabilitation of blind soldiers and sail prs, Mai James Bordley of the United States army, will be in charge, assisted oY B supervisory committee appointed by the department of military relief of the Red Cross
 The institute will be run in conjunc- tion with general hospital No. in Bal tfmore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
TENTS OF SOLDIERS

number of tents have been set up at the Central station, Milan. to serve as shelters for the soldiers passing to and from the battle lines. Three of them are dormitory tents and all the beds are provided with mattresses and warm coy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Note--Read the black face lines. The War Finance Corporation realizes peril Of Public Utility Companies these days.--B. R. |. Co.
Bulletin No. 21

 War Finance Corporation Urges Public Utility Commissions and Municipal Authorities to
 Allow Companies to Increase
 Their Rates To Electric Railways
 THE DIRECTORS OF THE WAR FINANCE CORPOR- ATION TODAY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
 sThe directors of the War Finance Corporation have under consideration from many public service corpora hons doing business in various sections of the country for loans aggregatng a large amount.
 The dretors of the War Finance Corporation do not feel that they have any authority under the law to make loans except upon adequate security required by the act and they convinced that the inability of utility company at least sufficient to pay its fixed charges taxes, maintenance and repairs, is conclusive evidence of the inadequacy of it's obligation cury The directors of the Corporation feel that the To- caes served by these various public utility enterprises should expect the War Finance Corporation to make advances to any utility company whose statement shows that it is in actual need of increased It is mat ter for the local authorities to determine whether not increase in rates sufficient to maintain the enterprise going should be granted.
 t urged, therefore that the proper authorities give prompt consideration to applications made by public u rectors of the War Finance Corporation may know when poratons whether they will be able to give adequate security.
 Washington, D. O., May "A, 1918.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

Huffman unit will meet today and have a business meeting at the home of Mrs. D. P Hendricks, with Mrs. W. A. Bal ton in charge, to sew all day for the Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

To Relieve Gas fin the Stomach which disturbs your sleep, just try one soc bottle of LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive Laxative for Indi- gestion or Constipation. Pleasant to take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Catholic Woman's club of West End will sew all day Friday for the Red Cross at the home of Mrs G. Hit brunner, 12o5 Third avenue, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

lof the Red Cross, who work on the bal
 cony of Loveman, Joseph &s Loeb's store.
 are requested to meet this afternoon at
 2 o'clock at Cable hall. A full attend ance is urged.
 l MRS. JOHN LONDON, 1 Chairman of Womans Work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

All members of the Birmingham chapter
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-06-29
Auto Owners Must Have License.

The State Department has issued
instructions to be on the lookout for
violators of the State Automobile
laws, especially in regard tolicenses.
Every car must display a number
on front and rear and no License
Applied For" sign is permitted.
A dealer must remove the star
number from all cars Immediately
upon selling them, while the pur-
chaser must at once send to the sec
retary of state for a license, and
keep on his person a receipt, show
ing that the fees have been forward
ed. Any dealer permitting his star
number to be used on any car, ex-
Cept for strictly demonstrating pur-
poses, will be reported to the sec
retary of state.
REGARDING FIREWORKS.
Firecrackers and small fireworks,
any one piece not exceeding lOc in
price may be sold and used as in
former years, but dealers must Sc
cure government license. No state
license necessary. No cap guns,
dynamite canes, paper caps or other
dynamite caps may be sold under
any circumstances and sky rockets
may be sold only to persons having
a government license and a record
must be kept of all such sales.
1t will be necessary for all dealers
to sell out their stock of fireworks
this 4th of July as an order going
into effect Sept. lst prohibits the
storing of fireworks of any kind,
including fire balloons, after that
date within 200 feet of any inhabited
building. This order is for fire
prevention and is a state regulation,
and not a government order during
the war, so after this year the shoot
ing of fire crackers will be a thing
of the past at least on the streets of
the cities in the state of Wisconsin.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-06-29
WILL BE A CANDIDATE
FOR A THIRD TERM
Gov. Philip Announces That He Will
Be Candidate for Governor at
the September Primaries.

Declaring that under the circum-
stances he would be glad to retire,
hut feeling that he should respond
"to a sentiment among large
number of our citizens that | con-
tinue as their war governor for
another term" Gov. Philip Tues
day evening announced his can
didacy for the Republican nomina-
tion for Governor at the Septem-
ber primaries.
The people of the State of Wis
consin have twice honored me by
electing ME their governor, says
the statement of Gov. Phillip, "and
under ordinary circumstances l
would not seek a re- e-election; in
fact | would be glad to retire.
However, there seems t. be a senti-
ment among large number of our
citizens, that | continue as their
war governor for another term.
II am glad to serve my state in
its work of cooperation with the
National Government in support of
the war and have decided to re-
spond to what seems to be the
wish of large number of our cit
liens, and become a candidate for
another term. | will submit my
name to the people at the Septem-
Der primary as a Republican candi-
date for governor. The policies
that l have pursued since l have
been in office are we'll understood
by the people, and if reelected, l
shall expect to continue along the
same lines, and in addition to max
ing our war cooperation success,
perfect an efficient and economi-
cal state government. To-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-06-29
of the bay

of the Day
Following are the committees in
charge:
Patriotic Committee - j. A.
Slender, Marion +. Reid, w 7.
Lennon, Dr. w. {. Trezona aud
Ed. Evenson.
Committee or Decoration 1889 K .
Paul, K. s. Raesser and Martin
Malloy.
Committee on Fraternal Orders
Chas. Bonino, II. pawlicki and
Ed T. Tolhurst
Committee on Sports Martin
Vickers, Il. N. Reibie and +. J.
Gibbons.
Committee on Band-P II AS
pinwall
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-06-29
F0RTY-SIX REGISTRANTS
LEAVE NEXT MONTH
Iron County Men From Class Will
Be Ordered to Training Camps
During Month of July.

Iron cOunty's quota of men for
the draft calls i'll July is 46 Class
men who will be sent to training
camps next month at intervals be
ginning July 5. Some will be sent
to Camp Grant, some to Zachary
Taylor at Louisville, Ky, and
others to Columbus Barracks,
Ohio.
The State of Wisconsin has been
called upon to furnish almost 20.
900 men during July. In some
districts the July calls will exhaust
the Class I men. Eight thousand
men will be sent to Columbus Bar
racks during the five day period
beginning July 5, 5000 men to
Columbus Barracks beginning July
IS; $500 men to Camp Zachary
Taylor beginning Jnly p, and
5000 men to Camp Grant begin
ming July p. In addition asa
men from Wisconsin will be sent
to mechanical training camp the
first week in July, making a total
of I9,453 men called for military
duty next month.
Iron county's Class I men of the
June 5. 1917, registration will be
about depleted after the quota for
July has been filled. Sixty four
registrants signed up in this coun.
ty on June 5 last. On Tuesday
the mailing of questionnaires to
these registrants was started, and
on Thursday the drawing to estab-
lish their serial and order numbers
was held at Washington.
The following twelve men will
be sent to Columbus Barracks,
Ohio, within the 5 day period be-
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