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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
M1ss1ssIpprs STRONG BOX

For the fiscal year ending Septem- her 30. Robert E. Wilson, state audi tor reports that the total amount pato into the state treasury, including pro' caads of bond sales and revenue from all sources. was $9,4S5,7SI.6S. For the same period the disbursements, includ- ing interest on bonds and borrowed money, amounted to $s.S01. O7-thc excess of receipts over disbursements being $1,1S4.641.61. At the close nf business September so, the treasury, or rather the state depositaries, heia $1,705, 144.63. This sum will not le' main in the treasury very long. as the school teachers are to be paid about S666 900 and the Confederate pension CTS a cool half million more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
FOR SUPREME COURT CLERK

William J. Buck, better known as Billy Buck, and often dubbed as GOV ernor' Buck, because of his long asso- citation with the governors office. has shied his caster into the arena as can didate for clerk of the supreme court, and no matter who should happen to be pitted against him he will be hard to beat. MT Buck has been private secre- tary to all of the governors of Mississippi for the past 15 years-Vardaman Brew CT. Noel and Bilbo, and knows more about running that office than any one man in the state. During these lo years ne has come in contact with every promi- inant man in the state and his acquaint- ance is therefore very general Because of his pleasing address and affable man. ner he has made a lasting friends ol every man he ever met. and these wiii no doubt remember him when they come to cast a ballot next August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
First Vacancy on Mississippi Federal Judge Bench
 Since 1890
ONLY TWO FEDERAL
 DISTRICTS IN STATE
Efforts Have Been Made for Several Years to Have Congress Give State Another Judgeship,
 But Attempts Fail

Jackson, Miss, October 5.-(speciaG) Because of the death of Judge Henry (. Niles of Kosciusko. there is a vacancy in the federal judgship of Mississippi
 and it is understood here a number oI applications for the place have already been filed at Washington, some of ths foremost attorneys in the state being after the lifetime job. During the time to which the memory Of the average man runneth back there has been but one other vacancy on this federal bench, that being in 1890, when Judge James Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
ALL BUSINESS SUSPENDED

At 4 o'clock last Friday every busi. ness house in Jackson closed for tnt day in order that their employees might hear Congressman Venables addres ss at Galloway Memorial church--the largest auditorium in town and that could not accommodate one fourth of those who sought admission. It was known that MT. Venable had but re- gently returned from France, where he had accompanied party of con- gressmen to see for themselves the war situation. He brought a message from the "boys In the trenches" and appealed to his audience to stand be- hind the boys-all of whom are giv. ing their lives for their country That Is what Jackson has been doing all along. and what her people are going to continue to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06

convict and badly wounded Harry Les ter, the express robber and murdered a few days since on the Oakley farm
 But strange as it may seem it is stated that McVey does not want a discharge preferring to remain on the convict farm under life sentence for murder. He has been on the farm but few months, however, and it may be that he will change his mind in course of time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
FOR MERIToRIOUs CONDUCT

It has been rule with the trus- tees of the Mississippi penitentiary for several years to reward convicts for .'meritorious conduct" with a dis charge from the service of the state and it is said that rule will be ad- hered to in the case of Walter McVeS, the guard who shot and killed one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06

The gravity of this situation demands your atte to take the slightest chance at this critical period. President Wilson has asked for dependable congress1 The present incumbent has repeatedly opposed the adm recent nomination he conspcuousy absented himself fire bill was acted upon
 For the first time the history of Alabama both democ quest of national democratic party leader, Woodro turned to Congress.
 Democrats will not violate any party pledge in voting fo Place your crossark in the circle under the democratic cross mark in front of Jos o. Thompson's name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
WANT VOCATIONAL TEACHERS

The department of education wants several more vocational teachers, but does not know where to find then.
 Already 40 Mississippi schools and col leges are employing them. but several others are clamoring for them. This vocational training has taken firm hold in this state. the great majority of boys and girls desiring special in- struction along educational lines. But the teachers are not to be had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
BISHOP GOES TO FRANCE

Bishop Theodore D .Bratton of the Episcopal diocese of Mississippi is now In New York, preparatory to sailing for France at an early date When the first Mississippi regiment was in course of construction here Bisnop Bratton enlisted for overseas duty as l chaplain. but was rejected on account of his age. However, he was not to be left at home if he scould help it, and kept trying to get into the serv- ice. He has now been accepted by
 the Y. M c. A. as a special preacher
 and being one of the most eloquen.
 ministers in the south. will ere long
 be found looking after the spiritual
 welfare of the American soldiers some
 where in France.
 CONVICT CROPS ARE SHORT filed one report at their meeting this
 week all agreeing that crops of all Kinds are short but that there will
 be plenty on which to operate the
 farms and feed the convicts and liva
 stock for another year. regardless of
 how many bales of cotton are ginned and sold That crop is estimated at about 5000 bales and at prevailing
 prices will bring more than $1,000,0h0
 to the state treasury. counting the seed The corn, peas. sugar cane. ro-
 tatoes, hay. etc. will be below the av- craze yield but still there will be plenty. Cattle hogs, mule colts and other live stock are flourishing, and the convicts are in the best of health and spirits. The flour mill on the Parchman farm is turning out an e. cellent sample. and the convicts ere enjoying the biscuits and bread 1t makes. A much larger acreage will be planted to wheat this fall than last. and the same is said of oats.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
GREAT BRITAIN WELL FED
Vienna Newspaper Points Out FnIsity
OF German Claims as to
Situation.
IIIRICH nntoi,ar {

ZURICH. October S.-The Vienna So
clallst organ Arbeiter zeitung SAYS:
The Pan-German Shrek c~s and their
spiritual allies in Austria II ungary are
continually declaring that the starva-
ton or Great Britain is a mathemat ical
certainty and publishing mendacious
dispatches about the Injurious effects
Of unrestricted submarine. warfare.
The London correspondent OF the
Amsterdam Handelsblad, however. saws
That the food situation In Great Brit.
no occasion for anxiety This shows
that there is no chance Of starving
Great Britain any more than there is
any prospect of her military overthrow.
There remnins only the hope Of an
understanding. Therefore. the moro
unwarranted is every political sten
which renders this moro difficult,
whether takent by the central powers
or by their allies"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
LAUNCH LOAN DRIVE
WITH UNIQUE PARADE
Hampton opcns Campaign TO Raise Its
Quota With Stirring
Addressex,

HAMPTON. VA. October S.-ThG
fourth Liberty loan campaign at Hamp-
ton Institute was launched to-day with
a unique parade, including two COM
panies OF the students army training
corps, five companies OF Hampton In
stitute cadets. most of whom will soon
be In the student army training corps;
Hampton girl students wearing paper
hats with Liberty loan slogans. Hamp-
ton workers, representing the woman's
land army of America; the American
Red Cross and other war; activities, a
series OF loats. showing how the ma
ton can feed the soldiers, and automo-
lilies decorated with striking Liberty
loan posters and the flags OF the allied
nations
'rhe patriotic appeals were made from
ar outdoor platform by DIR. James f..
Gregg, principal of Hampton institute;
aIajor Allen Washington, Hampton's
communicate OF cadets; Captain Rob-
ert Fl. Nelly, commanding officer. stu
dent army training corps; Captain
Charles w. Fairfax. Hampton student
army train corps, who acted as marshal
Of Liberty loan parade, and Frank *.
Rogers, treasurer of Hampton Institute.
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ht 1918. by Wheeler Syndicate. Inc

nuenza. Many other prominent citi-
zens are down with the disease.
The meeting OF the state womans
christian Temperance Union. sched-
ulcd for this week in Roanoke, has
6een called or on account Of the in
huenza.
the y. +. Hill Rifles, Captain Robert
Gillian. Jr, and the Guards, Captain
H. v. Parham-returned home yester-
day from Hopewell, where they had
been on guard duty since Friday night
and were dismissed from their ar,nory,
subject 10 recall. They were conpli-
!nented for their good work.
The ladies' of the Woman.s Chris
tian Temperance Union and other or
CARNATIONS will meet at tho Army
Wome9x Club Tomorrow afternoon to
assist In the mending Of soldiers gar
ments. sent from Camp Lee.
Petersburg's bond sales have reached
about sl.foc.o00, or about sl.000.O0O
short OF the ciiy's quota, but the
amount of sales is daily increasing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
PROMINENT KENTUCKlAN
DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
James II. McCreary. Twice Govern IS,
In HouSe md senate, ~
PASSES Away. ~
IBy Associated Press. !

RICHMOND. Ky, October S.--Jam<s
d. Mccreary. twice Governor OF Ken.
lucky, six years q representative O.
his State in the United States Senate
and for several consecutive terms 4
member OF the Lower House Of Con
gross. died at his homo mere To-day
after q brief illness
r Mr.. McCreary was so years old. He
was member Of the Fiftieth Fifty.
first. Fifty-second, Fifty third and
FIFTY fourth Congresses and was elect
ed to the United States Senate In
1902. Ills first election as Governor OF
Kentucky was in 1876. Thirty-siS
years later he again was n success ful
He had the distinction of having &C.
cupied aeplace of prominence in the
affairs of the State for length OF
time probably not exceeded by any
man in the history Of the Common
wealth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
SITUATION HAS CHANGED
SINCE KAiSER'S SPEECH
Told German Soldiers Inst Month
Neither French or Americans VIII
Ureuk Through Linch.

BERN. October S-Thc German
Emperor. addressing the German sol
d:ers at Bufach, Alsace, late in Sep.
TENDER. said:
Neither the French nor the Ameri-
cans VIII break through our front 81
Aisace- Lorraine. We shall defend with
inc last drop OF our blood these prov
ince& which belong 10 Us and wnic.
the Almighty has entrusted to us 10
administar as His stewards and VIC
shall Keep then. for the benefit OF the
inhabitants and the glory Of God.
Our faithful allies are with us in
this, The last drop OF blood of every
Austrian and Hungarian soldier, the
last drop OF blood of every Bulgarian
and Turkish soldie, will b, shed be-
fore our enemies wrest from US land
which belongs to Germany. n
our enemies cannot and will not
succeed. We are under Divine protcc-
tim"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
BEAUTY'S TIP ON
DARKENING GRAY
OR FADED HAIR
And Making Your Hair Grow
Long and Lustrous.

Don't have gray, straggly. thin.
dry. prematurely gray OF faded hair.
You know 1t makes you look old and,
unattractive. a bottle OF La Creole
Hair Dressing can be had for a mod
crate price at any drug store. Apply
to all your hair and scalp as per SIM
pie directions on the bottle. You can
do this in the privacy Of your own
room. No need of>visiting expensive
hair dressing parlors. La Creole
Hair Dressing cannot harm your
hair bit. Pretty soon all your gray
or faded hair turns to beautiful,
soft, even dark shade. This will
please you. Your entire head OF hair
then grows long, soft, fluffy, ,ustrous
and Of that beautiful soft dark luster
your hair used to be. This makes
you look younger and attractive.
Try La Creole Hair Dressing your
self. Sold by Tragic Drug Co., Rich
mond. Va. Mail orders promptly
filled on receipt of regular price,
$1.2o. "La Creole" Hair Dressing
is guaranteed.-Ad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
rho Influenza sltuntion,

On account OF the continued spread
OF the influenza epidemic. the board
Of health to-day ordered all soda foun-
talns in the city closed. together With
the sale OF milk ana ice cream at
soft drink places.
The Souths!de Fair. which was 10
have been held here October 1918
was to-day called Off, ct the order OF
the city. state and Federal health au-
thorities, on account of the increase in
the Number OF influenza cases. The
;hir oiicia!s At once began preparations
'or abandon!ns this years exhibition,
and for caring for the various entries.
There are now about $500 cases ot'the
disease III the city, with about 100 or
more Involving serious complications.
New cases are reported hourly. and the
large nigh school building, which has
been equipped and converted into an
emergency building, is, rapidly filling
UP with patients. This hospital, will
be In charge OF DR.. L. y. Martin. health
officer, with Captain Frank Argus. VI.
ID. of Camp Lee, Installed as residen,
phys ician. III vii! be assisted by
all OF the city physicians. Miss Harriet
barry has been appointed head nurse
with Miss Ada Beaumont as night
nurse. They will be aided b. a num-
Der OF volunteer nurses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
UNCLE SAM TEACHING
GIRLS TICKET SELLING
United States Railway Administration
Opens School In
Chicago, Ill.

CHICAGO, October s.-The United
States Railway Administration o-day
opened school in the Edison build
ing for the instruction of young
women In railway ticket selling. More
than 100 women haye registered for
tho course, which will require from
one 10 three months.
Students will be paid S35 month
during tho instruction period. While
not guaranteed positions when grnd-
uated, they naturally will he prefer
red for Vacancies. Ne experience is
needed. but applicants must be at least
twonty years old--and preferably pref
ty.
Novel methods have been devised to
acquaint the pupils with the intri-
cacies OF tariffs, war taxes, routes and
rates In addition 70. lectures by prom
women will be put to work selling
tickets to their teachers.
II Department in ticket Office will he
one OF the important subjects taught.
], Women desiring to register in tho
school should apply in person or by
mall to w. M. Abel. superintendent.
Edison Building. Chicago.
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soc | e I4Y

MISS Mary Custis Lee. who ID spend
ing some time, at tho Virginia Hot
springs, was among tho guests at a
iuncheon given last week ny Mrs. L. q
tsiehmond, at the Valley View. TIL
ahair was given in honor OF tn
premier OF Canada and Lady Borden
VINO are In Virginia this autumn.
Invitations Recalled.
On account of the epidemic OF span-
ism grippe, Invitations have been recall.
ed for the marriage of Miss Nellie Scott
Fayne to Lieutenant Edward Nelson
smith. United States Army. The wed
uins. which was to have taken place
Saturday evening at O'Clock in tho
rlrst presbyterian Church, will now be
oet,epTated on the same date but very
AMI az me apartment Of tho brides
aha, MISS Hattie l.. Scott, In the West
GGhester; Only the two Immediate fami.
n.s WIN witness the ceremony.
OF Interest Here.
nfy TTsaas G YSn at
Queen County. October 5 at ii O'clock.
when when Miss Emily Gwathmey Ryiand.
R yIsnde % Of M ar, and Mrs. John Newton
y" vas , married to Joseph Hall Moore. Jr.
AZ a.. hiGSlnmohd, son or the late Mr. and
4 Hom r. -, moore. and nephew Of DR..
aormed by the Rev. q. Writ Trainham.
gnu the wedding music was rendered
bride. The chureb w,s cousin %anar, Of the
Leaves srSa and and lighted with candles. D'''H
n.s sne nr h5, wore a travelling suit of
peacock blue velour with hat to match
M ana a corsaKe bouquet of Bride roses.
@iss Marie Antoinette Eyland, young
s s,nie r.t OF the bride, was maid Of honor.
Snu wore dainty frock OF white organ
o a,e ana carried an armfui OF yellow
~ iuse 9uas. Mrs. Roberto. Dew. gowned
t n,,. %hite net asd carrying an arm bou-
Idet OIL sunset roses, was lame OF
nonor. Charles Moore. nephew of the
sr9om. was best man. Little Mildred
s Snu temple Dew. niaces OF tho bride
NE ribbons, Archie t. Ryland. Rober
,empie Ryland, Robert q. Dew ant
"'irea +. Gwa,hmey acted as ushers
niter short trip Mr.. 6nd Mrs Moore
I'll I'll De AT home about October - &C
ci The Grove" 1900 Grove Avenue, this
r,so ne m m5Kftiase OF MISS Gathering Har-
n tain Edward Randolph cocEt OF Of I ViP-
ner son Ct me i ia,e fa1 aaS Srs GS W
iiain r Gardner. who lived many wars
, IN WASHINGTON. Will take place in BAL
eopai chu nmIna sa,srd Pro'essant Epis-
th Inc C Esv, Or. Randolph. NJ. Mcklm. OF
tt 'e tnurch or tho Epiphany, Washing
book Hec Prizes cousin VIII of'!cia,c.
, me first meeting OF the season a,
We Woman's Club 10 have been held
-nouuay afternoon Was POSTPONED All
Members may save their books and add
70 inc number SO that they may he
paouYht into the club library at tho
1TSeet'nS which VIII BE announced Later
INC regular card tournament. which
MS 70 have been held for tho Grst
tinle tnis season FRIDAY evening. has
Dscn postponed until November
HISS ms fraylor'n Dancing CIusses.
On accoun, OF the influenza ne oman.
tms eNhioition OF Miss Ideur Trayior's
rSHGH.ng classes. which was ANNOUNCED
,or saturday last. has been postponed
untii later date. The exhibition viii
.ahS p!ace as soon as the quarantine
IN Richmond is raised 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
Meeting OF Aldermen.

The Board y: Aldermen held It's rezu-
Jar meeting last night. d!sposing main
~ OF routine business. alderman Wil-
liam j.. Poole. OF the Fourth Ward,
rendered his resignation. which was &C
copied. He had changed his residence
from one side OF Washington Street TO
irony the Fourth into The Third Ward.
tie was. Immediately elected as mem
Ter Of the board TO hll vacancy for
representative, never failing to be in
his place at the meetings OF the board.
The sum Of 500 was appropriated
10 aid in lighting Influenza, and $3.50
was appropriated for Jail equipment.
The board passed upon various other
approximations, and matters sent UP
from the Council.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
IN AND our OF TOWN.

Eef. j. Gavin Stewart and Mrs. Stew
arr pave returned from an extended trlr
20 Sewp9rt and Atlantic City. and arc
Mrs. barnett. wife OF the Inajor-ren-
eral commandment OF the marine corps
ana ner daughters. the Misses Gordon
are at their country place. .'Wakefeld
Manor In Rappahannock County.
Mrs. Bradley s. Johnson Will eon,c
70 Richmond shortly to spend the win
Yer months at 800 West Fran;.lir
returned 10 Richmond after :, snor.
stay IN Atlantic Ci;E.
Mrs. Emma Bemiss WfngHetd. of rho
University OF Virginia. "a With Mira
l." Alien ~ 100 North I.om5artly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
Bond subscriptions.

The ladies working at the booths
yesterday took $4,000 subscriptions
for bonds.
At the open-air church service Sun
Liberty loan speeches by the Rev. DR..
j. f. Winn. the Rev. DR.. L. NJ Roper
Snd j. Gordon Bohannon, subscriptions
TO the amount OF $4,000 in bonds were
received. Al the service at West End
Park. after a speech by Arthur Ber-
were sold. At the lawn service at ST.
Joseph's Church. Father Haier. max
ing the loan address, $1,000 in bonds
were sold. The loan campaign is pro-
crossing vigorously, though the loan is
behind what it ought 10 be.
Negro Surrenders.
Lawrence Hamilton, colored. aged
police, station last night and said hc
wanted TO surrender himself, subject
TO the action OF tho Baltimore authori-
ties. He said he had left that city
under the apprehension that he might
he charged with the murder of the
colored woman with whom he had been
living. He said he left Baltimore on
He said he had nursed this woman
through Saturday and Sunday, and that
she died Monday morning. while he
was out getting medicine for her. He
got scared and left the city for fear
he might be charged with her murder,
and now he wants to go back and face
the situation. He is held until the
Personal and General.
United States District Attorney r.
TT. Mann is quite i'll Of influenza. Coun-
Gilman S. Floyd Brown, chairman OF
the health committee, is also i'll OF in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
CAMP GRANT COMMANDMENT
SUCCUMBS TO STRAIN
Colonel Charles d. HnEndorn. Worried.
Over Pneumonia Epidemic,
Tnkcs-Qwn Life.
TBy Associated Press. l

10y .tsEUCII0VU
CAMP GRANT. ILL, October S.
Colonel Charles b. Hagadorn. acting
coinmandant OF Camp Grant, committed
suicide In his quarters at the canton
ment last night. His body. with Il
pistol wound in the head, was found
In bed this morning.
Colonel Hagadorn had been in COM
Inand OF Camp Grant for a month. Of
tcers at tho camp said to-day he had
been showing tho strain imposed on
him by the Pneumonia epidemic. lie
had been troubled by insomnia.
Colonel Hagadorn entered West
Point in 1886 and was graduated lin
1859. He was military attache in
Petrograd and chief of STAFF in the
canal zone. 1ic was appointed colo
mel last fall.
His home was in Elmira. n Y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
Relieved FROM
ITCHING BURNING
ECZEMA
Gives RcsInol the Whole Credit

Aug 15--"For some time I suffered
frightfully from eczema on my legs.
From my khoes down they wero Gov
ored with scales. and itched and
burned as though hot Goals were rest
Ing on them. 1 would scra tch until
the blood. Game, and was unable to
sleep at night. Nothing that I tried
helped me. until druggist recon-
mended Resinol Ointment. After M.
plying 1t once, I enjoyed the flrst
good nights Nleep ] had had in weeks.
Now I am sound and we'll after using
little over one Jar OF Resinol Ointment.
to which give the whole credit"
(Signsd> F. B. Price, 414 Downsy st,
indianapolis. Ind.
are carried in stock by ali druggists,
--.Adv. 20 -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
T,o hurried in ono GRAVE

Bcroicc Mae. aged nineteen months,
and Dnnic Louise. aged three months.
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
blowrs. OF Grove Avenue, who died
within few hours OF each other OF
influenza. were buried in one grave in
Blandfcrd Cemetery yesterday after
noon. The services were conducted
by the Rev.1 T. W. Moore
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
FORMER KING FERDINAND
GOES TO AUSTRIAN ESTATE
king Boris and New Bulgarian Cabine,
Friendly to America md
AIlfex.
tBy Associated Presg.l

tby associated Press.1
WASHINGTON, October s.-The Stat
Department was officially notified to
day of the abdication OF King Ferdi-
nand. Of Bulgaria, on the night Of
October 3, and tho succession OF the
Crown Prince Boris. The new ruler
as well as Primo Minister Malinoff and
the other members OF the cabinet re-
tanned In othce are regarded as friend
ly ID tho United States and the allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09
Yeomanettc Ia. 1nt,u.nx..

Mrs. w. #. Mann, OF LOG East Tenth
street, has been called to Portsmouth
TO the bedside of her daughter Miss
6. Lucille Timmons. who was stricken
with influenza last week at Portsmouth
Miss Iimmons enlisted In the navy
September 16. and has been Stationed
at the Norfolk SaNY-Ynrl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-09

The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent As.
ISOLATION has postponed indefinitely the
meeting which WAS TO have been held
this afternoon at o'clock