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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Sa Degrees Conferred
 at State University

University, Ala. May 28.--tSpeciaL) Eighty-nine degrees were conferred on university students on the vote of the board of trustees at the graduation exercises held at the university Tues day morning. Senator Kenneth Nc Kellar graduate of the university and United States senator from Tennessee, delivered the commencement oration. Dr. George H. Denny, president of the university and temporary head of the cotton seed division of the federal food administration, awarded the diplomas About 25 graduates were not present, most of them being in military service.
 Dr. George H. Denny announced the students at the university whose work during the term just closed entitled them to honor positions. at the final commencement exercises held at the university Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

MISS HULDIA J. cox
 medicine has done for them. The fol- lowing statement was made by Miss Huldia J. Cox, who resides at No. 3i there all of her life, and is well known and highly respected by large circle of friends. She stated:
 Several years ago I commenced to have stomach trouble and 1t gradually grew worse. I became so bad that I suffered pain all through my body. My food fermented and formed gas. which caused bloating and was very painful. I lost s7 pounds in weight in two years, and was steadily growing worse. I was nervous and many nights I would not get wink of sleep. Recently l suffered great pain around my heart. l had used 50 many different kinds of medicine with out relief that I was discouraged, and to even look at spoon would make me sick at my stomach. l have used Plant Juice for just short time now, and no one can imagine the benefit I have had ir that time. I can now eat what want and the pain through my body and around my heart has entirely disap- peared. am recommending Plant Juice to all of my friends.
 Any one of the following symptoms may indicate a deranged stomach: In digestion, dyspepsia, constipation, belch- 1nB or WiIiu, pau pi iCdtli, sOttt aStoiiiASits gas or bloating after meals, coated tongue, pains in the back or sides, poor appetite, lack of memory, nervousness. sleeplessness, puffed eyes or that all srun-down'' or stired-out, feeling.
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton'sI drug store. in Birmingham. corner Sec-i ond avenue and Twentieth street. whereI he is daily meeting the local public and introducing and explaining the meritsl of Plant Juice. Free samples given.7 Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
r PATIENTS IN CAROLINA HOSPITAL
 FOR INSANE PERISH
They Rush Back Into Burn ing Building After Hav- ing Been Rescued-Fire
 to Be Investigated

Columbia, g. C., May 29--The list of dead among inmates of tie eleventh ward of the South Carolina State hos pital for insane, destroyed by fire early today, stood at 17 tonight
 The bodies of 15 of the patients were recovered from the ruins of the struc- ture, and two others died during the day Four other patients are reported to have been seriously injured
 An investigation of the fire, which authorities believe started from defec- tive wiring, was held this afternoon. Testimony at the inquiry, which was conducted by J. B. Scott, Richland coun- ty coroner, developed that all night em- ployes were at the stations and that there was no negligence on the part of officials of the institution.
 There were 45 patients sleeping in the ward and the greatest difficulty was ex- perienced in saving them The build ing was very old one and proved an easy prey to the flames. which spread so rapidly that by the time the fire de- partment reached the scene the building was doomed
 patient in the ward was removed, but that most of them ran back despite ef- forts of nurses and attendants.
 The origin of the fire was unknown today. The only explanation advanced thus far was that it originated from de- fective wiring. Chief w. J. May of the Columbia fire department issued state ment in which he declared that the build ing was a vertable "fire-trap." It ad- joined one of the main buildings of the asylum in which there were several hun- dred patients. These were all removed as this building was at one time endan- gered.
 Hospital authorities refused to give out the casualty list, acting on the advice of Governor Manning.
 An investigation of the fire was begun immediately by Coroner j. Blakely Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

lines and facilities of the several com panies and the providing of added nec- essary equipment will take time. but 1t will be accomplished as rapidly as possible.
 The new company will settle up the unadjusted matters, such as claims and other items of the old companies so as to give the public the least possi- ble delay or annoyance.
 The new company will take over the pension plans of the old companies and & new pension plan. will be worked out for the future. Plans are already un- der way for sealing up of wages or many employees toward more uniform ity in the various classes.
 New through car rates will be es- tablished to cut out the rehandling and to better utilize railroad facilities
 Although the combination of trans portation facilities does not occur for mally until July 1, the companies will begin immediately to work out actual completion by interchangeable use of delivery wagons and other facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
J. 5. MEN TRAINING
 IN FLANDERS ARE
 READY FOR FRAY
Men of 'eNew Army, Re gently Arrived, Taking Turns Now in Brit
 ish Trenches

Headquarters of the Americans With the British Army, Sunday, May 2e, Some junior officers and men having reached the last stage in their training are taking a turn in the British trenches, where they have already come Into contact with the enemy's fire, suf- Ifering slight losses. Every man has stood the test well and all are eager to have their chance in more exten- sive engagement, though time is not allowed to hang heavily on their hands.
 Few American boys are seen idling about anywhere, except occasionally between drills in the villages where they may be observed trying to de- cipher the French signs by the aid of "a pocket dictionary. They have been quick to learn their way about this country of winding roads and some times give better directions to motor car drivers than do the peasants. Few ever lose their way, though some com plain that no roads in this country appear to run either parallel to any other roads, or at right angles.
 The dispatch riders appear to have completely mastered the difficult road system, however, judging from the speed with which they cover the high ways. They are seen at all hours of the day and are heard at all hours of the night rushing along at top speed, rarely stopping by any obstacles, slip ping in and out and squeezing through seemingly impossible spaces in the con- sested traffic Yet few accidents are reported.
 One motorcyclist, attacked with a ma chine gun at night by German air raider, jumped a ditch with his ma chine and plunged into a plowed |feld. where he landed without a Scra tph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Nucleus of Alabama River Transportation Plan Pur- chased by the French
 Government
OWNERS OF CRAFT
 GIVEN GREAT PROFIT
McAdoo Assures Those Interested in Barge Line That He Will Grant Hearing on Return
 Next Week
Rx HIGH ROBERTS

Washington, May 29.-fSpeciaL} Three steel toyvboats, formerly op- erating between Mobile and New Or leans, included in the prepared nn- cleus for the Warrior river transpor- tatfon project, have been sold by their owners at the prodiGious net profit of $J00,0O0 to the French govern Incnt.
 It is explained at federal railroad headquarters that this sale, approved by the director general, does not repre- sent prejudgment of the Warrior case. It is said that the French govern ment was very anxious to acquire these towboats, which is regarded as true by virtue of the exorbitant sum paid for them. The boats. it is understood, will be transported across the Atlantic.
 Following Knowledge that the above sale had been consummated it was ru- mored in Washington that all other gulf and river transportation equip ment was on the bargain counter, but this rumor was quickly denied by the assistants of MT McAdoo. It was stated that no other sales would be author ized.
 On account of the absence of the di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
BRITISH GALLANTRY
 IN PRESENT FIGHT
 HIGHLY PRAISED
Divisions Aiding French on Aisne Have Been Battling Continuously Since
 March 21

New York, May 29.--Gallnntry of
 four wnr-torn British divisions, which
 held their ground on the right of the
 left frank compelled retirement to the
 Aisne, is hailed "fine proof of the
 spirit and stamina of the British
 'trIny" in n dispatch cnbied by the min
 ister of Information to the British Pic
 torinI service here today.
 Four British divisions, forming the
 right of the allied forces in the new bat tleground on the Aisne,e the statement
 said, held their ground with conspicu- ous gallantry between Craonelle and Ber-
 mericourt until pressure on the French left uncovered their flank and compelled them to fall back to the Aisne
 All these divisions have been fighting almost necessarily since March 2I The Fiftieth composed of North Eng land territorials, was in action south of the Somme the first days when 14 Brit ish divisions were confronted by As Ger
 man divisions. After eight days of con- tinual fighting they were removed to the north, where they were almost at once in action in the neighborhood of Meryille, never yielding their ground un- till their ammunition ran out The Eightieth division covered itself | with glory in a successful counter att | tack.
 | The Twenty-hrst fought at Etchy, new CT yielding an inch of the ground for two | days A few days later it was in ac- | ton near Hollebeke.
 The Twenty-ffth division fought bril- liantly near Cambrai and was again in action near Ploegsteert wood That these four divisions after all their experience of the past two months. have held their ground on the Aisne is 1 fine proof of the spirit and stamina of the British army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
GRACE LUSK FOUND
 GUILTY OF MURDER
 IN SECOND DECREE
Jury in Trial of Wisconsin Woman, Who Killed Wife of Lover, Returned
 Verdict Quickly

Waukesha, Wis. May 2o.--6raee Lusk tonight was found guilty of sec ond degree murder by the jury which tried her for killing Mrs. Mary New man Roberts.
 When the verdict was delivered Miss Lusk made an attempt to choke Special Prosecutor Tullar, but was overpowered by court attendants and led, screaming, from the courtroom.
 The verdict carries with it a sentence of from 14 to 25 years in the penitentiary'
 WOMAN COLLAPSES
 When the jury retired Miss Lusk collapsed and it required half an hour to nrepare her to be brought to court to hear the verdict.
 When the verdict was announced Miss Iusk sprang at the throat ol II. S Tullar. special prosecutor, Who is nearly 50 years old, and sereaminS' He lied he lied" she shook him pack and forth in his chair at the counset table. Several men SeiAeu hei anu 'fS tainted,
 Several minutes later when she had re recovered her aged father and ore of the attorneys were attempting to lead her from the courtroom when she again turned toward Tullar ana attempted to escape from the men who held Ter.
 'srhat mans son lied" she shoutea, Maurice Tullar swore my life away
 She continued to struggle and shrek until she was dragged away
 Maurice Tullar, now in a sanltariuif' is the district attorney and at the .rial swore that four days after the shooting he obtained statement rom Miss J.usk in which she said she realized why she had shot Mrs. Roo- erts, hut could not understand how she did it "so calmly and deliberately. Tullar was appointed special prose cutor at the trial by his son, who was unable to act because of his Illness.
 Several hundred spectators, mostly women, stood with tears streaming down their faces during the outbreak. Jurvmen stood in their places with ashen faces as though paralyzed, and during the second outbreak shank away from Miss Busk as she was led screaming past the jury box.
 Mrs Roberts was killed by Miss I.usk in the latter's home on June q, 1917. after pr. Roberts had told his wife of his relations with the defcnd- ant, who at that time was teacher in the Waukesha normal school. Fol- lowing the shooting. Miss LuslS fired two bullets into her own body but failed in her attempted suicide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
CLASS F 1918

The Bessemer High school auditor um was packed to it's capacity tonight by interested citizens who attended the class night exercises of the graduat- ling class of 1918. The stage was beau itifully decorated in plans. ferns and cut howSs while the class colors of black and gold were in evidence. The decorations made a lovely background for the charming young ladies in their simple evening gowns and the young men in white trousers and black coats. The class song, which was written by Miss Winefred Kennedy, was most in- Ispiring, as was the song of Call to Arms" rendered by the class.
 The address of the evening was made by Farris Batson. president of the class. Miss Grace MoreIand gave the history and the prophecy was read by Miss Marion Neal The gifts of the class were presented by Miss Virginia Williamson, after which the last will and testament was read by Miss Sadie Phelps The entire programme was most interesting and closely followed by the large audience
 On Thursday night at S:s0 o'clock the graduation exercises will be held at the lauditorium, at which time the largest class in the history of the Bessemer High school will be presented their diplomas The class is composed of s2 I girls and eight boys For the first time I in the history of the institution the class will wear the cap and gown at 1 the commencement exercises. The pro- gramme follows:
 Commencement song, by class; pray CT, the Rev L F, Swallow; 'Ebb and
 Flow (King). class; salutatory, Miss Grace Moreland, ''Darky Lullaby | (Dvorak), class; valedictor, Miss Ruby
 Ingram address, F. Lloyd Tate. attor-
 Iney general; March to Our Flag
 lclass: presentation of diplomas, pr. R. ] P. McTyeire, president board of edu-
 cation; announcements, Superintendent
 l.. L. vann; "FarewelI'' class; benedic-
 ! ton. the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins.
 J The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
YORK RITE MASONS

The seventh annual York Kite re- union, which is in session in this city, is proving successful in every way. A large number of visitors are in attend ance from Montgomery Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and other towns in the state.
 Work in the Royal Arch division was carried all today, the session beginning at o'clock this morning and was com pleted tonight at o'clock. after which the meeting adjourned to the Grand hotel, where banquet was served.
 On Thursday morning the councii work will be taken up at o'clock, at which time the Sam Stein council No 73 will be in charge. It is understood that the meeting will close at noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
EXPRESS COMBINE WILL GIVE F AIR TREATMENT ID ALL President Taylor Says Ship s pers Will Not Suffer
 hy Consolidation of
 Companies

Washington, May 2s.-The new ex- press monopoly created by merging the Southern. Adams. American and Wells- Fargo companies under agreement with Director General McAdoo will have as a foremost policy the fair treatment of shippers and the public. George c. Tay- Tor, president of the combination, an- nounced today. Taylor also promised wage increases for the 100000 em- ployes.
 The policy of the new express conn pany." said MT. Taylor, in statement, Twill be that of close cooperation with all patrons and the public generally in an effort to<give better service in every way.
 sThe task of joining together all the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

Montgomery. Ala, May 2s-Nine white men of Coosa county, said to be heavily armed and openly defiant oh the authority of the draft boards, are hiding in the hills beyond Rockford the county seat, awaiting the time when government agents will descend on their haunts and make It iinlSn fight. According to reports this is not to be in the distant future as the names of every one of the party is known and the territory where they are n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
President Recreates War industries Board Under
 Power of Overman Bill

Washington. May 29.-Under an ex- ecutive order announced tonight, Pres ldent Wilson formally created the war industries board as a separate admin istrative agency to act for him and ua- der his direction. with all the duties and powers informally conferred by the President last March in a letter to Bernard N. Baruch. chairman of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY cILLEN, corrs.ponden.

Brice Smith, Siggle Shaw. Bert Hop- per, Walter Grid Thorpe. Ellis Elroy Rogers, Willard Fillmore Banks, Noah H. Meeks. Hubert Dickerson, Stephens Thomas Bennett. Bernis Leslie Love, William Reeves, Olan Lee Cosper. Ho- mer Webb, Forrest Reynolds Birch field. John Alex Polls Jesse Smith, Ho- mer Hosbrook Karr. Milton E. Baird Robert Henry Brill. Thomas Dupree, Palmer Worth Page, Albert S. Glas. gow, Antonio Buttaro, Robert Lee Far. ley. Diomandis Diomandfs, Britton Guy Ts~n szio Raio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Little Band of Coosa County White Selectmen Are Armed
 To Resist Draft Officers

hiding is also known to United States officers.
 In connection with this state of af- fairs 1t is learned that since last No- vember Winchester rifles have been shipped into the county In small lots until a total of 50 has been received by unknown parties.
 To take the place of two of the nine slackers in the last contingent of Coosa draftmen, B. I. Hughem ard F. M. Pierce volunteered to go to the front for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
M 'ADO0 REQUESTS RAILROAD SHOPMEN ID AWAIT DECISION Tells Men Threatening to Strike New Wage Board
 Will Adjust Their
 Demands

Washington, May 29.--Upon receiy- ing word today that mechanics and shopmen of the Rock Island and other railroads were threatening a strike next Monday for higher wages than Director General McAdoo recently or dered, the railroad administration asked the men by telegraph to remain at work and announced that the new board on railroad wages and working conditions would take up the machin- ists' application next week and give decision as soon as possible.
 The same word was sent to num- Der of other complaining labor organ izations throughout the country. Off, cials said few men would leave their work pending further consideration of their claims by the wage board which is expected to meet here Monday. Most of the strongest protests have come iron, local organizations which did not understand that further modification of the wage scale might be made after investigation.
 Rock Island. III, May 29.--Wage in- crcases from 55 to 75 cents an hour, an eight-hour day and time and half for overtime. are the demands or snop- men of 34 big railroad systems in the United States, according to state- ment issued tonight by $. w, Mullinix, superintendent of the division shops of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific railroad. at Silvis. H.. near here. The shopmen today notified the federal railroad administration of their iE- tention to strike at noon Friday un- less the demands were agreed to. and in reply Director General McAdoo asked the workers to withheold action pending a meeting of the war labor board. when the demands of the men would be taken up.
 According to Mullinix the men arc dissatisfied with the advance recently awarded them by the administration frcm 5S to 55 cents an hour-and de- mand flat rate of 75 cents. together with other concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
SHE HAD LOST 37
 POUNDS IN WEIGHT Well Known Lady Tells How Plant Juice Benefited Her
 Stomach Trouble

avenue and Twentieth street, in Bir-i mingham, where Plant Juice. the new herbal stomach remedy is being intro duced, has presented a scene of unusual activity for the past few days Many people are calling out of gratitude to thank the Plant Juice Man for what his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
DEATHS

William c. Ward, Jr.--Only son of the late Capt w. S Ward. died yester- day afternoon at 12:45 o'clock at a local infirmary Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 1717 Twelfth avenue this morning at 10:s0 o'clock. Interment will fol- lew in Elmwood cemetery. Pall- bearers: w. H. Manly, z. T Rudolph, Henry S Going Richard Holman, J. T. Doster, w. D. Tynes, A. M. Wal lace and J. D. Patterson.
 pr. Albert c. Douglass-Aged GO years. died at a local infirmary Tuesday The remains were shipped to Nashville. Tenn. last night by the ' Johns Undertaking company.
 Mrs. Julia A. Hoover-Aged 61 years. died at the family residence, 720 Twenty.fifth street. south, yester- day at o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Inter- ment will follow in Union Hill cemc- tery She is survived by three daugh- ters. Mrs Myrtle Mul1in, Mrs. w. R.. Welch and Mrs. Mabel Speck; one sister, Mrs. M. c. Thompson.
 Arthur Stewart-Aged 21, died yester- day at local infirmary as a re- suit of injuries received about a week ago at the steel plant. Ems ley. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. Mary Stewart, three sisters and two brothers The remains will be shipped to Winfield for services and interment Friday The deceased was employed in the electrical depart ment at the Ensley plant and re- ceived his fatal injuries when an oli can fell from a travelling crane and struck him on the head, fracturing his skull, He was a young man of exemplary habits and his untimcly death is deplored by large circle of friends and acquaintances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
HE1.pED A WIDOw

Mrs. A. Waldman, 460 Glenn avenue, Fresno, Cal, writes: When was young I had a fever and it left me vita a cough every winter. Thirty-two years ago I read about, Foley's Honey and Tar ani bought some and it helped ne. i use it yet and 1t helps me every time. I am widow 66 years old.'' There is nothing netter for bronchial grip and similar lingering coughs and colds that hang on. Just fine for children for croup and whooping cough. Contains no opiates. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Soldier Drowns

Alexandria. La, May 29.-Privates David Krumberger. 24 years old. att tached to the remount depot at Camp Beauregard. was drowned while bath ing in Red river today. His home was at Saulsberry, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
Methodists Favor Women

Knoxville, Tenn. May 2s.-Without dissenting vote the Knoxville confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. in session here tonight, went on recard in favor of ratification of the proposed amendment extending lai- ty right to women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

An enlisted man in the navy can be appointed to the naval academy at An napclis if he has been in the navy at least one year. is under 20 years of age. and able to pass the mental and phys ical examinations. Such men are ad- mitted on exactly the same terms as midshipmen who are nominated by congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30
PERSONALS

Mrs Emma o. Fountain is in receipt of cablegram from her son. Deward Fountain, announcing his safe arrival somewhere in France.
 Miss Martha Porter and N. F. Hen dricks of Columbia. Tenn. are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Scott at their home on Clarendon avenue.
 pr R. T. Smith returned today from Hot Springs. Ark. where he went for the benefit of his health. He is much improved.
 Miss Willie Rose Jenkins of Caroll- ton is the guest of Miss Lenora Batiste at the home of her mother on Sixth avenue. en route to points in Vir- ginia.
 The many friends of Miss Helen Houppert will regret to learn that she is quite i'll at the home of Mrs. D. A. Little on Third avenue.
 Thornton Marks. who for the past several months has been in Pennsyl- vania. was the guest of his mother for the past few days. Mir. Marks was among the selectmen who left this morning for Camp Sevier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-30

Women employed in this country have increased by 1.4ls.000 since 1914