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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
POISONED PEACHES
 SENT ID SOLDIERS
 AT CAMP PIKE, ARK.
Two Men Who Tasted Fruit Became HI and Are Rushed to Hospital-Authori-
 ties Investigating

Little Rock, July l6.-Three crates of peaches expressed from Elliott, Oauchi- ta county, and consigned to Camp Pike Tuesday, were being held in money vault of an express company here as d result of a telegram received in Little Rock advising that two trainmen who ate some of the peaches were suffering from poison in their home at Gurdon. The matter is under investigation, it is as- serted. At late hour Tuesday the firm through which the peaches were shipped could not be communicated with.
 The two men said to have been pois- oned, Engineer Sam A. Jones and Fire man c. C. Toombs, who were operating Missouri Pacific train No. S36, it seems, took two reaches from holes in two or the crates. No sooner had they tasted the fruit, it is said, than they were at tackled by severe plains in the abdomen.
 They were rushed to Gurdop and at I late hour Monday night were expected 10 die. Later however. both rallied anu Tuesday morning were pronounced sata-
 Authorities in Gurdon immediately tel egraphed federal authorities in Little Rock The shipment was held up. No statement was made by federal authori- ties late Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
STOLEN RIDE LANDS
 NEGRO IN CITY JAIL
 WITH WOUNDED ARM
Officers Fire on Driver of Borrowed Auto, Who Makes Escape-NegrO Must Face Three Charges
 in Court

bu.let wound in the arm, night in jail and three charges to answer in the police court this morning is the price Charles Dorsey Is required to pay for a little joy ride" last night. Dorsey, it is stated, s'bor9owed" an automobile from the First Avenue garage and ven; speedily up the avenue. When nearing Forty-first street, Police Officers Ellard Lee ana Jones attempted to stop the swiftly mcvmg ear, with the result tha, the driver tried to run them down. They lodged the car, but opened fire on the driver who managed to escape. rms happen ad about 10 o'clock.
 Later in the night negro drove up in an auto to Norton's drug store anu asked for physician to dress his arm stating that he had been accidentally shot Police Officer Keadle made in- vestigations, with the result that the wounded negro proved to be the ons shot at by the officers at Forty-first street. Alter his wound was dressed no was taken to the city jail. where charges of speeding, reckless driving and run ming an automobile without license were placed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
AMERICAN TROOPS GET WELCOME IN
 MANCHESTER, ENC.
Greeted With Enthusiasm as "Star-Spangled Banner" Is Played by Band of
 Dragoon Guards

Manchester, July 16.-(By the Asso- ciated Press. )-A large body of Amer fcan troops came to Manchester today in order that the people of the cotton metropolis might have an opportunity to welcome them.
 The Americans were greeted With the greatest enthusiasm. The Star Spangled Banner" was played by the band of the Dragoon guards, and Inc band aecompanying the troops re- snonded with the British national an- them. Mayor Huddart of Stafford de- liyered an address of welcome s the men marched through Salford on thelr way to Manchester.
 All along the route of march the soldierly bearing of the Americans evoked enthusiastic comment and much hearty cheering. On several occasions spectators shouted out that the troops had not evidently been fed on War bread,
 At the boundary of Manchester the Americans were received by the lord mayor of the city ana then resumed their march through streets which were lined with applauding crowds to the town hall, where a reception was rendered them. After a brief rest. tie Americans set out on three-n nile march through various streets of the city and again received the plaudits of tens of thousands of persons.
 This evening the troops were enter tained at dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
TRI-CITIES IN NEED
 OF 1000 NEW HOUSES
Many Persons Living in Barns and Outhouses Because of lnsuffi-
 ciency of Residences

Montgomery, July 16.-(Special) )-Dr. George Lang, executive secretary of the Alabama council of defense,f has wired the war industries board that 1000 houses are needed at once at Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia to care for persons who are competed with the government op- erations at the nitrate plant His report was made after a thorough investlga- ton of conditions in the three towns last week. He found that persons are hv- ing under all kinds of conditions and that barns and outhouses have been con- verted into dwellings because there IS not sufficiency of residence property.
 The council of defense will urge that something be done at once, because there will be real suffering during the winter if the houses are not constructed. His telegram, which was addressed to otto M Eidlitz at Washington, follows AS directed by the council of national de- fense. find on investigation need for 1000 houses. Urgent need for preparations for winter. Undesirable rooming cendl- tions, coalhouses, barns, stables and garages being used. High rentals and shifting labor in Florence, Sheffield and Tllscl1mba ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
BINGEMAN TRANSFERRED

Anniston. July 16-(Spccial.-C. Will liam BingemaE of New York city. who has been in charge of Y. NJ C. A. build- ing at Camp Mcclellan since the open ing of that institution several months ago, has been. transferred to the gem eral secretaryship of the Young Mems Christian association work at Knxville, Tenn.
 aIr. Bingeman will leave fr his lew post as soon as he IS recovered from the effects of serious accident which occurred at Camp Mcclellan a few days ago. MT Binreman was horseback rid ine and when his saddle slipped he was thrown heavily to the ground. He is now under the care of local physi- clans. and it will be several days Eet before he is able to make the journey from Anniston to Knoxville
 MT Bingemans record of achieve ment at Camp Mcclellan has been one of which any man might be proud. While the Elue and Gray men were sta toned on. the Mcclellan cantonment his hut, on the hill between the it3th and 1t4th infantry regiments was used as a general meeting place for the men of these organizations and for the men of the construction department. Many excellent entertainments were staged there under his direction. and the soldiers whom lie served m tne capacity of Y. M. c. A. secretary hold him iu the highest esteem.
 Since the moving out of the Blue and Gray division the activities at building 112 have been at practical standstill.
 The New York worker has been ao- mirably aided in his work of proVid- ing a real home and high-class en- tertainment by Mrs BinSenan, who before her marriage was Mary Henry, the famous Scotch violinist. whose New York record is well known. l'rac- tically the whole population Of Annis- ton and Camp Mcclellan knows Mrs. Bingeman as Mary Henry" yet, and her splendid ability as an entertainer has made her much sought after since she has been here with her husband During the winter MT. ana Mrs Bingeman brought many high class en- tertainers to the building they iep- resented. and at the conclusion the mon who gathered there usually gave three cheers for the visitors and tol' lowed this demonstrations With thu et cheers for the building secretary ant his talented wife.
 The transfer of MT. Bingeman to an' othcr location is a matter of sincere re gret among the people of Anniston, al of whom have learned to love and re suect the former insurance man iron New York and his brilliant helper 1T the work lie is doing among the khaki clad soldiers Of Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
BLOOD POISON,
 ITCHING ECZEMA
R;sings, Bumps, s W o l l e n Glands, Pimples, Healed
 and Cured By Pre- T scription C-2223

prescription C-2a23 is liquid medi- a,na which purifies and strengthens your blood-sending a flood of pure' rich blood to the skin surface-heallns a,l effects of blood poison, such as s,yo1len glands, risings. bumps, pimples ,+.hinr. eczema, bone pains, rheumatic joints, mucous patches. Prescription c-ea2s is producing some remarkable cures of blood poison. even where all other medical treatment fails. 1t is os rried in stock by Eugene Jacobs Pre- sor;ntion Drug Store and all large Pre- scr;ntion Druggists. The dose and di- rections are pasted on the bottle, as per ,he original prescription given by a fa- nous specialist. C-222s not only puri- fies the blood, but drains out of your .vstem all the poisons, humors and uric acids that cause the awful pains and sores. also stops that burning itch- ing of the skin-by purifying and cool ing your blnod.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17

Anniston,. July (Special.) )-Capt. John Griffith has arrived at Camp Mc- Clellan from Camp Sheridan to take up the duties of camp adjutant. sue ceeding Capt. Roy R. Knight, who will be given another assignment as soon as the new adJutant- becomes familiar with the duties of his new position.
 Captain Griffith is a New York man, commissioned from the ranks of the regular army and who has had re- markable career of service during his r years with the regulars. He was commissioned a second lieutenant July II, 1Sl1, and on August 15, following, was raised to the grade of captain Prior to his first commission. he was sergeant major of the Twenty first regiment of infantry. and had served with the Eighth, Eleventh and Six teenth regiments of infantry
 Captain Griffith put in five years in the Philippines islands and two years in Alaska. He was recently transfer red to the adjutant generals depart ment from the S27th machine gun bat talion. The new adjutant is a native of New York. Mrs. Griffith accompan- jed the captain to Anniston and is stop ping 1t the Alabama hotel
 Captain Knight will remain on duty at camp headquarters by Gen. T. N. Horns orders while awaiting his new assignment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Former Interior Minister of France on Irlal
 Charged With Treason
Rambling of German Cannon Audible as Indictment Is Read to
 Louis J. Malvy

Paris July 16.--The trial or Louls I' Malvy. former minister of the interioT, on a charge of treason, was begun to- day by the Senate, sitting as the hlsh court. 1:45 o'clock M. Malvy was brought in and took his seat Tn Ah armchair in the room
 High treason and having intenlgeEce with the enemy were the charges lald against M Malvy. The distant rum bling of the German cannon was plain ly audible, and a shell from a long range gun exploded somew where in Pafls while Raoul Peret, former minister of justice, was reading the indictment.
 The preliminary report tended to ex- culpate NJ. Malvy from the charges or having informed enemy of the French plans for the offensive on the Chenlif, Des Danes. It said generals had tes- tified that each side to the battle knew the plans of the other and that it was impossible to conceal the fact that millions of men and numberless bat teries had been prepared for the bot tie The report also cast aside the charge that M Malmy had fomented mutinies in French regiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
German Press Is Riled by
 Distribution of Pamphlets

Amsterday July 16.--Attempts to en- tighten the German rank and file on the American front by the distribution of informative printed matter by American aviators, or by French balloons and guns has aroused apprehensions in the Pan- German press which are poorly con cealed. The newspapers vent irate ebulli- tins to the effect that the mental armor of the loyal and devoted German so!- diers who are conscious of their su- periority," is proof against such shafts, as the Kreuz Zeitung puts it.
 The Germans claim that in the advance from the Aisne to the Marne, whole truck loads of propaganda pamphlets fell into their hands. together with French army order, directing their dis tribution 'In accordance with President Wilson's wishes
 The Rheinishe Westfalische Zeitung says that Otto H. Kahn of New York has been working in this connection, and it turns savagely upon him for such ac- tiyities This newspaper draws from President Wilson's "Draconic and illegal measures against Germandom in Amer ica., this inference, That war enthus- iasm among the German-Americans can not run very high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Wilkinson Files Second
 Notice of Qualification

Montgomery, July 16.-(Special)-J. A. Wilkinson of Autaugaville, candidate for commissioner of agriculture, filed an other notice of qualification with the sec retary of state today following the state ment of c. IT. Roquemore, Montgomery attorney, that MT. Wilkinson's previous qualification did not comply with the corrupt practice act.
 Although the time limit set by the state democratic executive committee eXpired Saturday at midnight, John Pur1toy, sec retary of state, accepted MT. Wliklnson 5 statement with the declaration that there is nothing in the corrupt practlce ac' preventing the secretary of state rom receiving the amended notice The nrs' notice named eight men to handle the campaign but did not carry any accept ances from them. The second notlce stated that Hr. Wilkinson had appolnted himself to receive and disburse all funds to be used in his interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
15 STATES CALLED ON
 FOR 1000 REGISTRANTS
Men From District of Columbia, Ken lucky and Louisiana Go to Alabam
 Polytechnic Institute

Washington, July 16-Fifteen states were called upon by Provost Marshal General Crowder today for 70o0 draft registrants fit for general military serv- ice to be sent to schools for specia! training The movement will be between August 1 and 15.
 Registrants may be voluntarily in- ducted for this service until July .z A special call also was issued for 39s draftmen qualified as cooks, to move August 1, and to be accepted as volun- teers until July 23
 California is asked for 128 cooks, Louisiana for 36 and New York for 25a.
 The allotment for the school call ln' cludes:
 District of Columbia, 100, Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 Kentucky. 219, Alabama Polytechnic in- stitute.
 Louisiana. 200, Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 North Carolina, 15o (colored). Negro Agricultural and Technical college, Greensboro, N c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Pugilists .in Bouts
 for Benefit Soldiers

New York, July 1e.-Prominent pugilists met in bouts at Madison Square Garden tonight i'll q benefit to buy athletic equipment for soldiers The feature bout, between Jack Demp- sev and Billy Miske, heavyweights, was called off as Dempsey sprained an an- kle in gymnasium work in the after noon.
 Benny Leonard, lightweight cham pion, outboXed Willie Jackson of New York in q four-round bout Augie Rat ner of Fort Wadsworth and Sergeant Ross of Zachary Taylor. camp, Louis vile. Ky, welterweights, went four rounds, with Rather winning on points.
 Tn a heavyweight four-round bout Kid Norfolk outfought Jim Johnson.
 Packy Mcfarland of Chicago gave a three-round exhibition with D. Shields of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Food Prices Jump Three
 Per Cent in April and May

Washington, July 16.-Retail food prices in the United States increased 3 per cent from April 15 to May To of this year, according to estimates .o- day by the bureau of labor statistics. During the year ending May 15 last there was an increase of 5 per cent, although most all vegetables showed decline.
 Boiling beef increased 32 per cent during the year; cornmeal 30 per cent; milk 26 per cent and pork chops 70 per cent
 For the five years ending May lo idst there was an average increase of 0a per cent in the price of food, accord- ing to the bureau's statistics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Wire Control Resolution
 Is Signed by Wilson

Washington, July 16.-President WIi- son today signed the wire control res- olution empowering him to take over and operate for the period of the war all telegraph, telephone, cable and ra- dio lines
 Preparations for taking over the trunk line telegraph and telephone systems already have been made oy the postoffice department and the un- derstanding is that President Wilson will entrust the government control to Postmaster General Burleson Officials think action will be ordered very shortly.
 The President signed the resolution in the presence of it's father, Repre- sentative Aswell of Louisiana. to whom he presented the pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
5OOLOSE THEIR LIVES. WHEN JAP CRUISER EXPLODES AND SINKS
Kawachi Goes to Bottom After Explosion in TokO- yama Bay on
 July 12

ToiSio, July 1e-The Japanese battle ship Kawachi of 1.420 tons displacement blew up and sank in Tokoyama bay, loo miles northeast of Nagasaki, on July F. Five hundred members of the crew lost their lives.
 The battleship Kawachi was, built at Kuro in 1912. She carried complement of 960 officers and men. The warshi2 was 800 feet long, s4 feet beam and drew 2S feet of water. Her armament consisted of 12 12-inch guns, 10 6-inch guns, eight 47-inch guns and 12 12-pounders She also was equipped with five 1s-inch tor pedo tubes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
SHE WAS DYING
 OF PELLAGRA
Texn, Woman Was on Deathbed / and Doctor Said There
 Was No Hope.
TOOK BAUGHN
 TREATMENT
Soon Got Better--No Symptoms
 Have Returned.

Mrs. HI U. McCrary, BardWeII, TeX.. writes: Tn the spring of 1915 I was taken with Pallagra; My doctor said thsre was no hope. By then 1 could not ieave my bed any. heard of Baughn' s Peliagra Treatment and sent for it. After two or three days l began to set batter and continued to get better until I rot well. I am sure l would have been in my grave today if l had not got it, and no symptoms have returned
 The symptoms: Hands red like sum burn. skin peeling off. sore mouth, the lips, throat and tongue a flaming red with much mucus and choking, indiges- tion and nausea, either diarrhoea or eonstipation If you have Pellagre you can be cured by Baughns Pellagra treatment. Get big free book on Pel- larre Address American Compromising CO, box 2014, Jasper, Ala, remembering money is refunded in any case where treatment fails to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
News Print Situation
 Shows No Improvement

Washington. July i6.-Mill stocks of news print paper showed virtually no improvement during June, according to the federal trade commissions monthly review of the industry. At tie end of the month only about one weeks output, 26,16l tons, was on hand.
 Reports from II mills at the end of the month showed no production and others only small percentage of their normal capacity, the principal reasons assigned for loss being re- pairs. fire and lack of help and fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
YALE |S GIVEN 20
 MILLION IN WILL John w. Sterling, New York Lawyer, Bequeaths Large Sum to University

New York, July 16.-Yale university is bequeathed nearly $20,0C0.OOo by the will of the late John w. Sterling, a New York lawyer who graduated from the in- stitution in 1861, and died bachelor on July 5.
 The value of the estate, while not named in the will filed today, was made public by representative of the execu- tors. placing it in excess of s90,000,0o0
 Yale gets the residue after bequests to relatives, friends, employees and benevo- lent institutions which total not much in excess of s1,0o000o The Skull and Bones society of Yale, of which MT. Sterling was member, is left sl0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Electric Diving Machine for Raising Steel Ships
 Given Successful Test

New York, July 16.-An electrically driven diving machine designed to make possible the recovery of steel vessels sunk by German submarines. was given a successful private test in Long Island Sound today. The ma chine, which carries crew of two men, is equipped with propellers capa- ble of driving it directly to the side of the submerged vessel to which it clings by means of magnets. Power is generated on a surface barge and transmitted by cable. A riveting att tachment is intended to fasten pon- toonS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
NEWS OF ANlVISTON ]. AND CAMP MCCLELLAN

of the detachment detailed for the inn portant post, and has brought his limited force of men up to a high state of eff ciency in the matter of handling the business of tkeir department Three new Pierce-Arrow trucks have been added to the equipment of this department during the present week. and the force of men is arranging to ship 1000 oil barrels to Philadelphia during the week.
 Unused clothing, shoes and other sup plies are assembled at this depot and a fully equipped shoe hospital is operated at a great saving to the supply depart ment of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
EFFORT ID AVERT RAILWAY STRIKE
 IS OF NO AVAIL
200 Engineers, Bremen and Conductors Walk Out
 Late Yesterday

Cleveland O.. July l6-An efforts by A. l.. Faulkner, federal mediator, in conference with w. T. Lechlider vice president of the River Terminal Railway company, and committee representing the three railroad brotherhoods to prevent a strike of more than 200 engineers. fire men, yard conductors and brakemen employed by the company failed late this afternoon and the men were ordered to quit work at D. m. tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Many of the 1918 Class
 to Be Called in August

Montgomery, July 16.-(Special. >-Be- cause of the small number of white men still in Class l in Alabama the state military department cannot make tip the schedule for the. new movement of HOO white men to Camp Shelby at Hatties- burg, Miss, early in August. The de- partment must wait until the local boards reclassify all registrants and place the new registrants of the 1918 class into their proper positions.
 Many men who reached 21 during the past year will be. inducted into the mili- tay service during August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
gAsTHLE DAY CELEBRATION

Anniston, July 16-t Especially The Bastille Day celebration at the Knights of Columbus building was an enjoya ble event, and typified the feling of the American soldiers for the patriotic French in no uncertain manner.
 Rabbi Morris Newfield delivered a patriotic address and Chaplain Abbott of the Eighth field artillery and Rev Charles OHalligher, post chaplain were also heard in appropriate eulogies on the occasion.
 Moving pictures of A high order were shown after the addresses were deliv- cred and several hundred men gath cred for the complimentary service Many of the base hospital officers and nurses were present on this occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Alleged Leader Draft
 Resisters Is Jailed

Little Rock, Ark, July 16.-Tom Ad- kisson, alleged leader of the band Of Cleburne draft resisters, was brought here tonight with his son, Bliss, and locked in the county jail. The eldcr Adkisso walked into Conway today and surrendered. Federal agents say his capture breaks up the strongest and best organized band of draft re- sisters in the state
 Both are charged with murder and obstructing the draft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
DEATHS

Marjorie Conrad-Aged 15 years, died yesterday at the home of her par ents. MT. and Mrs J. H. Conrad, 2ol3 Avenue IT. She is survived by ner parents three sisters and one proln- CT and her grandmother, Mrs. lhzzie Stone The funeral will be held this morning at 10:3O o'clock from the residence, with interment at the For est Hill cemetery at Woodlawn. Argus PIyler-Aged 16, died Monday {. at a local infirmary; remains were sent to Adamsville yesterday sur vived by parents.
 Mrs. J, E. HolcOmb-Aged 6S; died yes terday at local infirmary Remain were sent to Ashby last night al 6 o'clock by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-17
Negro Runs Amuck and
 Is Killed by Officer

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 16.--George Bailey, negrofi ran amuck with Swiss rifle in Bushtown, negro suburb, this morning, and after terrorizing the in- habitants was shot to death by Consta- ble Parry Lawson. Before being killed Bailey, negro, ran amuck with a Swiss was advancing on Lawson when the of- ticer shot him down.