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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
DAMAGE SUITS

M. F. Elrod vs. the Birmingham Tide water company. s50.o00 claimed for alleged damages. It is alleged that at Fifth avenue and Thirty-eighth street, on No- vember f9, a car of the defendants S, through negligence of the motorman, ran over the four-year- old son of the plain tiff and killed him.
 Clyde Hunter vs. Birmingham Transfer and Traffic company, s15OO claimed for alleged damages Plaintiff alleges that sometime ago his automobile was struck by q truck of the defendants at the intersection of Eleventh avenue and Eff teenth street. injuring himself and dam aging his automobile.
 Joseph F. Scharf vs. Birmingham Box and Veneer company, $3o,0O0 claimed It is alleged that Henry Lee Scharf, a mi nor, was hit by an automobile of the de- fendant's November IS at the intersec- tion of Fifth avenue and Thirty y-ninth street and sustained injuries from which he died.
 Oscar A. Little vs. Union Cotton OH company, s25000 claimed. It is alleged that the plaintiff while working for the defendant in December. 1917 had his right leg caught in piece of machinery and broken.
 R. Cantelieu vs. Sherwin- Williams company. S25, ,000 claimed for personal in Jnries sustained a few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
NEW JAP PREMIER
 IS |SNEWSPAPER MAN
Tells Party of Journalists No Government Can Pros
 per Without Them

Tokio, October 30.-(Correspondence of The Associated Press,-The new popular party ministry which is governing Ja- pan is democratic in its attitude and is especially friendly towards the press. Premier Hara and the entire cabinet en- tertained hundred Japanese journalists and a number of foreign newspaper men at luncheon at his official residence and q week later the cabinet accepted an .l1Vitatlon 70 luncheon rendered by the international Press association.
 MT. Hara, who is a sejf-n1ade man started his career as newspaner} re porter, and was at one time managing director of an Osaka newspaper.
 Speaking before the International Press association, MT. Hara said all kinds of important problems were awaiting set tlement. but in carrying out the meas urcs required by the new age he would nrst address himself to the, Journalists for thelr generous support and their frank assistance. He added: .tWithout tbe as- sistance of the press no government can prosper
 The note of the new-Sorder of things was sounded by Motosada Zumoto the president of the association. He said that all sorts of intellectual and spiritual forces were at work in the world, and no one hneW where they would lead to- He continued: After the war the re- lations between nations will have a great CT international significance Japan will have her own national existence, but will be brough- into closer and closer con- tact with the world of nations It is at this important stage that the new cab met tonnes into office, and we bid them welcome. z.
 While tu France, in the diplomatic serv- ice. Mr. Hara learned French which language he still speaks fluently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01

Hotels, with big porches. where groups or people are sitting drinking tea At the beginning of this promenade is the Gardens of Albert IIL' and the won- derful casino built out over the sea The bathing was fine. although it was after the middle of October
 We stayed at the Hotel des Anglas ct Ruhl, which faced the sea on one side other. It is very beautiful place; in fact, have not seen any hotel in New 4orks that is any better
 Fl went to couple of dances. which were very interesting. Among those whom l met were two Indian princesses, both Italian and Spanish girls. as well as two of our own real American girls. They were living out in a beautiful place called the Villa des Lanterns There was really not much need for my French, as most everybody spoke English. To De able to speak three or four or even nve languages was a very common ac- complishment
 From Nice we took many trips around the surrounding country. It is certainly very beautiful land. The Maritime AIDS, some of the highest peaks of which were covered with six feet of snow, shel- tered the beautiful cities built along - Cote q Azur. Flowers, fruits and vege- tables flourish. There are lots of or anges, lemons, grapes and figs and beau tiful palm trees. One small town callel Grasse famous for it's perfume factories, shipped out alone each day six carloads of flowers.
 Of course we visited the world famous Casino at Monte Carlo and the palace Of the Prince of Monaco. From there we crossed over the Italian frontier. Com ing back by. Monte Carlo we saw thai evening very beautiful concert in the Talle de Voncert in the Casino.
 We came back by Paris and stayed a few more days there, and back here n Teurs once more. ready for work Never in my life did l even believe that such wonderful trip and such a fine time could be crowded into a period Of less than two weeks. I took several rolls of snaps and, of course, will send some of them when they are developed.
 F found six letters waiting for me from you when I arrived back here am certainly glad to hear that everything is getting along all right and hope the new men out at the lumber. yard will make good.
 My best love to all. Your loving son.
 ''WADSWORTH."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Celebration to Be Held
 in 2500 Towns of U. s.

ment was made here today that the Sul- grave institution, organized to foster good feeling among English-speaking peoples, will hold celebrations in 2500 cities and towns in the United States on December to celebrate Great Britain's achievements in the war
 The celebration, in which the national committee of patriotic societies, the National Security league and the Amer ican Defense society are co-pperating, has been proclaimed by governors and mayors throughout the country Schools and churches of all denominatio1h have been asked to participate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
AUSTR|A-HUNGARY
 WILL BE LEAGUE
 ITSELF IN FUTURE
Wealthiest Man in Empire Thinks President Wilson May Plan Organization
 of Future League

Berne, Wednesday, November 2T-(By the Associated Press. )--" Austria-Hun gary will, itself, be a future league of nations, and l would not be surprised to see the organization of this league planned by President Wilson," declared Councillor Julius Meipl, probably the wealthiest man in Austria, in discuss- ing the present and future of the dual monarchy today.
 Dr. Meinl came to Berne as the rep fssentative of Prof, Heinrich Lammasch, former Austrian premier.
 Dr. Meinl fears that for number of years Austria Hungary will be so split up by the false idea of fself-determina- tion, that all economic ties will be broken and each new nation will rear an economic wall against every other nation. which will pc disastrous be- cause every section is dependent on ev- cry other
 He declares he is firmly against the pam German move, now evident every where to join the Austrian Germans to Germany proper. He believes only per cent of the Austrians desire such change.
 , If this movement were carried out, Dr. Meinl declares Austria still more would become mere appendage of berinany, meaHWnile arouSlHs the an-s tagonism of France, which would see Germany gain 12,o00,ooo persons by the war.
 The Austrian magnate makes a strong plea for an era of peace which shall permit all peoples to carry out the hard task of reconstruction in conciliatory spirit. He believes sucn amity and con- ciliation is essential unless all the war ring countries are not soon to meet with serious trouble from the labor ele- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Rupture Kills
 7,OOO Annually

eeven thousand persons each year are laid kRupture." Whyf Because tho unfortunats oz1es had neglected themselves or had been merely taking care of the sign (swcliins) of the o1lictfon and paying no attention to the cause. Rhat are you doingf Are you negiecting Vourself by wearing . truss, appliance, or Whnk-ver name you choose to call tts At best, Inc truss is only makeshift "a false prop neainst . collapsing wall - and cannot be ex. psctsd to act q moro than mere mechanical Npport. The binding pressure retards blood circulation, thus robbing the weakened nnacles of that which they need most pourishment.
 Bat science has fo1nd way, and every truss uu1lcrer in the land h invited to make FREE The PLAPAO methcd is uguuesttonsb!y the mot scientific, logical and succoesful self &entment for rupture tho world has ever kuoWn-
 Thc PLApAo-PAD when adhering c1osriy to the body cannot possibly slip or shift ont q place, therefore. cannot chate or pinch. St.: eoft q velvet-easy to apply-inexpensivc. To be u1ed whilst you work and whtlse you sleep. No straps. buckles or sprines attached
 Learn how to close the hernial opening e nature intended 70 the rupturs eCAN'T cogne doWn. Send your namc today to PLAPAQ O.. Block ats St, Louis. No, fos FRne txial Flspoo and the anxosmAsaoo necee-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Lieut.. Wood Tells Of His
 Trip to Southern France

Lieut.. William w. Wood signal corps, son of MT. and Mrs. w D. Wood of Birmingham, has written an interesting letter regarding two weeks ''leave' he recently had and spent in southern France. He writes from Tours as fol- lows:
 Tours, France. October 25, 1913 Dearest Mother and Father:
 T have just arrived back in Tours from my leave. I have had very wonderful trip, and certainly enjoyed myself the whole time.
 Captain Clarke of the American Tele- graph and Telephone company took his leave with me. We went up from here to Paris and stayed there about day. We then started for Marsailles, riding all night and most of the next mron- ing. We stayed in this city about one day and had chance to see most of the sights. It is a very interesting old city and certainly international in it's of nearly all the allied countries, in cludng the colonies. There were AL gerian, Moroccan, Australian, Italian, French and some of our own "blue jack cts along the streets at all times. There are several interesting sights, including the old "Egise de Notre Dame de Ia Guarde," with the old forst surround ing it, way up on hill reached by cog railway. GA wonderful view of the city.) Others were the Palais de Long, champs. de Justice, etc. There is very old part of the town with very narrow. winding streets, where 1t is not safe to go alone.
 From Marsailles we rode up the Med iterranean coast by Toulon up to Nice There were a great many old Roman and Saracian ruins all along the way. arrived in Nice after dark and was wondering what had made the place so famous, but before I left I did not think i. had been written up enough. The Promenade des Anglais' is very wide sidewalk and street extending about six kilometers down to the steeplechase course. It follows the beach in slight curve. Officers and citizens of rearly all nations with ladies who certainly wear the glad rags are seen in great numbers ill the late afternoon. On one side are the waves playing on the beach and on the other is long line of fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
SOLDIER TO TAKE
 BUSINESS COURSE

Corp. Daniel c. Davidson has returned from France and is taking business course, at the expense of the government, at a local business college. He was a member of Company H, 167th infantry, and as he was with the service supplies company did not get to the front, being stationed 150 miles from the nearest fight ing line. He suffered as much probably as he would in the trenches, as he had pneumonia, which necessitated three sur gical operations He was brought back to the United Sta tes, arriving here on Sep tember +, being sent to Camp Me PEerson where he underwent treatment. Although he was discharged as cured on November 15, he will continue to wear his uniform and be under the supervision of the war department until he completes his business course, when he will be given civilian position with the war de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Petition Amended

Montgomery, November 3o.-(SpeciaD The United States railroad admfnistra- tion.S.the Louisville and Nashville su- perintendent in Montgomery, Friday amended it's petition for the new sched- ule over the Prattville branch and the case is now on the docket for the Monday hearing before the Alabama public service commission. The orig inal petition was filed several days ago. The amended petition seeks to clarify puzzling situation that has resulted from passenger train congestion on the Prattville branch. New schedules are suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Alabama to HaUe Hut h
 France Named For State

w. Carson Adams state chairman of the campaign completed in Alabama last week. telegram from R. H. King Atlanta in which he stated that Aabama the foIows New York informs by wire won Victory huts having attained highest ton l congratulate your
 The hut will bov. ritory, Alabama in this ea would be ap proprate for Alabama m Indian deriva on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Last Warrants Honored

Montgomery, November 30.--( (SpeciaD The last warrants issued in October, 1914, in favor of the University of Ala bama, to be paid at the discretion of the governor, were honored by the state treasurer Friday. The two warrants were for $25 each. In October, 1914, $40o,000 worth of school warrants were issued the governor being permitted to honor them when the state got in con- dition financially The state soon will begin paying $40,o0o worth of warrants issued for the Auburn school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
LOST TWO SUITS

Montgomery, November 30.-(Special.) The Montgomery Light and Traction company, which was sold to New Orleans capitalists several weeks ago, lost two suits in the circuit court Friday. The court gave judgment of s5S40 to the Pratt Consolidated Coal company of Birming ham, and another judgment for s3S5. 50 went to the Globe Ticket company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
DAVIS INJURED

Montgomery, November 30.-(SpeciaD HarwelI C. Davis, assistant attorney gen. eral under w. Logan Martin. was in- jured severely in action during the last days of the war, according to reports at the capital Friday. He went to France more than year ago as captain. The reports here are that he suffered the loss or the right leg. Captain Davis trained at Fort Oglethorpe. He was first commis- stoned a lieutenant, and by hard work won the caDtaincy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Thanksgiving Spread
 on Rhine Bridge Is
 Enjoyed by Tanks

Paris November so.--A unique Thanksgiving dinner was, enjoyed by five American soldiers, R. L. Gum of NewberrY Fla; John W. Poindexter of Carthage, Mo; John L. Burr of Wash ington, Pa; Sergt. Hiram Scott of Grass Creek, Ind. and Daniel A., Foley of Sol way, N. r., all of whom had escaped from the Rastatt prison in Germany.
 The men had their meal on an im- provised table on a bridge across the Rhine. with the Germans guarding one end and the French the other, and were supplied with chocolate, cake, a bottle of wine, cigarettes and chewing gum in addition to their regular rations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01

With membership of over 300. the Toronto Policemen's union is now fairly well established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-01
Lieut.. w. Haiden Brooks

Lieut.. w. Haiden Brooks was killed in an airplane accident. according to infor- nation received in this city. Lieutenant Brooks is the son of w H. Brooks of Columbus. Miss, who has sold shoes in this district for many years. and was we'll known, in Birmingham. Ee enlisted In the first call in May, 1917
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
Will Johnson Caught and Escapes.

Nearly a year ago Will John
son escaped from the chain gang
after having served only a few
days. Last week ne was caught
at Hopewell, Virginia, and given
three extra months for escaping
which was to begin at the expir-
alton of his original sentence
But Will will have to be caught
again, for although he was taken
to the gang the first of last week
he stayed there four days and
uncercnonously took leave again
Thursday afternoon. Although
several bullets went whlzzlug
after him he only increased his
speed and so far has not yet
been found.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
NEGRO Farmers Orqanizs.

The negro Farmerssof Row
an county met August 10th
at the Office of the local de-
monstration agent for Negro
farmers of Rowan :: county
and formed an organization
to be known as the Negro
Farmers Organization i, rof
Rowan county, The object
is to bring about better con-
ditions agriculturally, social
ly and religiously among the
negro farmers.
The officers are not unmind
full of the great responsibility
ity upon them in helping5 to
win this great war, therefore
pledge themselves to .encour.
age thrift and economy at
home that Othoso ''overthere"
may be sustained while fight
ing for the democracy OF the
whole world. ::
The officers elected to pilot
the organization through the
first year are men who stand
high in their districts, and
are as follows:
w M Locke, Local No l Pres
W.T. Reid, No ~ Pres,
N J frederick, No S Sec
Henry Reid, Nc 6 Chap
lain.
Rev B F Murray, Local
No 10, Treasurer.
1t may be interesting: to
note that w M Locke, Ethe
first president Of the, first: To-
cal, president of the first
negro credit union of North
Carolina, and now the :dsst
president Of the first negro
county Agricultural Associa-
ton of Rowan county.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
Soldier Struck BY Iighhing.

Private Glosson, a student at
Clemson college, became i'll on
the train Sunday and was taken
to the Sanatorium by the Req
Gross Canteen unit on duty at
the depot that day. He was
we'll enough to join his company
at Clemson College in a few days
however. Several weeks ago
-ur Glosson was struck by light
ning and was very i'll for some
lay. When able to travel he
was given sick leave and went
10 his home in Saxaphaw, N C,
tor a few days and was on his
way back to the college when
,,ricken with illness that requir.
ed medical attention.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
All Msn il Glass oas Called.

The Rowan draft Board zlIas
received Official instructions
from Washington to call for-nil
itary service at once all men III
class one, including those of-sthe
1918 registration. 1t is presnm'
ed that this sane o,der Went to
all draft boards throughoutzthe
country. This order will be put
into eff .c+ b the local board at
once. g
There are only a few men in
class one of the 1917 registrsnts
but there are iO6ln class one OF
the men registering on June
1918, Known rs the 1918 Glass;
The last call issued by the 10
cal board for colored registrnnts
cleared up class one of these
Just what effect this cal1~:will
have 90 the menin class.:two
three and four is not statd. These
are the only men left to be called
should another call be made. be
fore the registration of the men
from Is to II and from 81 to- As,
even if the proposed bill should
pass.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
Train s. Kills Boy.

Train No IS is reported to
lave killed Avery Lythe, age 13,
and injured Wesly 9uckner, age,
l2, Sunday afternoon. These
boys were inmates of the Thorn
asvilIe Orphanage. 1t is suppos-
ed they rode a freight down near
Linwo)d I'd. There were a half
dozen or more boys in the party
and in leaving the freight were
attempting to make their way
back to the orphanage, and get
ting on the opposite track; when
No IS rushed by and struck
them. The unlnjured boys were
taken in charge and the orphan
age authorities notified. The
body Of the dead boy W a s
brought to Salisbury aud taken
to rights undertaking estab
liahment, prepared for burial
and Was sent to Thomasvllle
from which place it will be sent
to his mother, Mrs Woodland Of
Il semary NJ G. The injured
We're also brought to Salisbury
and taken to the hospital for
treatment.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14

Recruiting Office for tie Marine Cons Here

In addition to the variety. and
thoroughness of the training Of
fered in the marine corps, q
strong appeal is made to theen-
ergetic and ambitious youngman
by the fact that the corps is now
Ia need of 1900 commissioned q:
fcers, $500 non-commissmnet
to take care of the increase.
strength. As every officer. III
the marine corps must come
from the ranks, it will be seer
there is now a splendid oppnr
tunity for rapid promotiou.for
the man who has the ability.
needed to rise among the versa
tile soldiers of the sea. Thos
wishing to join should cal' ali tn ::
Salisbury post Office Strong
efforts are being made to swell!
the marine corps to authorized
strength, 5000. before the new
draft invades the field. and q re-,
cru.ting Office has been opened
here for this purpose. >.
The soldiers of the sea are do
ing valiant work on the battle
fields in France. They are con-
tinuing their advance against, the
Germans, but $4,000 more SO
diers of the sea are needed at
once. All men enlisting in the
marine corps must be American
citizens, white. and between the
ages 10 and 40. :.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
French Sailors Pass ThIuueh SALISBURY.

Taere was an interesting party
at the passenger station Friday
morning when a pullman car
loaded with French sailors wear
ing the regulation French sailor
uniforms with the names of their
ship across the back of their odd
little sailor caps. These healthy
men were bound for San
.Fransico. In very noticeable
contrast to these French sailors
were a number of American
soldiers in their khaki uniform
these being aboard the same
train and mingling with their
French Allies during the stay
here.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
A Salisbury Woman's Experience.

Can you doubt the evidence of
this Salisbury woman?
You can verify Salisbury en-.
dorsement.
Read this:
Mrs R w Elmer. 428 E Coun-
c.l ST., says: "Some time ago /
suffered from kidney trouble. /
was tired and run down and my
back ached almost continually.
I felt as if heavy load was bear.
ing down on my back and I had
dizzy spells and black specks ap'
peared before my eyes. My
ankles nd,hands swelled and my
kidneys acted irregularly. |
used Dosn's Kidney Pills and
they soon regulated my kidneys,
strengthened nv back and made
me feel like a different person.
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs Elmer had. Eos
ter ilburn Go Mfgrs., Ruda
10, N. 7.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
The SdreVait- plsss- Yest Re-Unlon.

lue Oul0W 9tl~t iVSS~ avSS MV~0ulVus
The Stirewalt> Pless- Yost
reunion will be held on
Thursday, August 22nd, at
Mt Hope Reformed church,
on the Concord road, seven
miles from Salisbury. All
relatives of these families are
expected to be present and
the public generally is invit~
cd. An interesting program
is being prepared and some
speakers of State wide repu>
tations to make addresses.
This is the eighth reunion
of the Stirewalt Pless families
and the sixteenth of the Yost
generation. Rev G E Plese
of Union church, Is president
aud M 4 Stirewalt of China
,e4rove, secretary, of the 90
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-14
FREIGHT Wreck at China Groye.

At about six O'Clock Friday.
August 9th, there was a bad
freight wreck in the yards at
China Grove, when one of the
giant locomotives of a north
bound freight rammed into the
rear of a local freight, also north
bound. The local freigh was
shifting when the through
freight came speeding up and
before it could be stopped, jam
med into the cab of the local.
The caboose was knocked clear
across to the south bound track,
blocking it, and several freight
cars were wrecked between the
two tracks, while one cal was
thrown to theeast side of the
north bound track, The big To-
comotive of the through freight
was thrown over on its side, A
wreck crew from Spencer hurried
down to clear the tracks and re-
move the wreckage. after delay
ing other trains for sometime.
No Que was hurt on either train.