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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

The wize old Gazabo who coined the paradoxical maxim, make haste slowly, surely spoke parable for there is re- corGed many a nasty action that has caused the most profound regret. Of this fact certain prominent and we'll known citizen can testify.
 For reasons that will be understood as this narrative unfolds, we will hide the identity of the ". k. c. under the cognomen of Benjamin Bjones. Now Benj njamin is one of those fellows who prac- tice not what they preach. for, although he is wei known as an ardent "prohi, v he is not adverse to taking a nip of ardent spirits, whenever the opportunity presents itself.
 At a gathering of friends a few nights ago, one of whom had just received a shipment" Bjones was present and aft CT taking a few "slugs,' told the follow ing incident, in which he was the chief figure. to which the maxim aforesaid applies.
 A short time ago Biones received d package of rare old Bourbon from a friend in Cincinnati. It was reputed to be of private stock and IS years old. Ow- ing to his standing as a prohi, Bjones had the racSage shipped in the name of friend, who ohligingly went through the formula prescribed by law, and got the shipment from the express office and turned it over to Bjones.
 Not daring to take the package home, as friend wife would not stand for It. Bjones, ty the aid of bundle of news papers and some string, Hamouflaged the package ir the shape of a ham and
 toted" it to his office in of the downtown office buildings file experi- enced some uncomfortable moments, however, while carrying the package. for he imagined that every one who looked his way was possessed of an X-ray vision and heaved sigh of relief when he got t. his destination.
 Settling down in his office chair he induIged in hissful anticipation of test ing the quality of the much-touted bev- craze. seemingly favorable opportunl- ty presented itself and just as he was about to open the package. he heard someone ask his office boy if Mir. Bjones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ONE OF JORDAN'S
 MEN IS KILLED
Moses P. Hendrix of Greenville, in Yesterdays List, Was Member
 of Company K

In yesterdays casualty lists Rufus P Hendrix of Greenville is given among the killed in action.
 Hendrix is known to have been a mem Der of Company K of the l67th infantry, of which Capt. NJ. H. Jordan of Birming- nam is the commanding officer. He is also known to have been a great fa- vorite with his associates.
 It was recalled here yesterday that when the Alabama boys were at Camp Mills they made a great many friends among the people of New York and many |of the southerners were adopted by well known ladies who agreed to keep in touch with them during the war. Hendrix was adopted by Miss Moses and very warm friendship is said to have sprung up between them as a result Of their constant communications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
H Does Not Pay 10 Jump
 At Hasty Conclusions
By CHARLES H. MANDY


 Iwas in," and glancing through side window he saw two we'll known mem
 bers of the police department enter the outer office.
 As the immortal bard says, "Sus- picion always haunts the guilty mind" Like flash his active brain con- nected the visit of the officers with his possession of the contraband pack age Quick was his thought, but all most quicker was his action, for grabbing up the package he rushed to the open window at the rear of his office and dropped it into the alley seven stories below. Attempting look of unconcern, with about as much success as boy caught in an rochard with all his pockets bulging, he resumed his seat as the officers entered.
 Good morning, Mir. Bjones," said one of the officers with smile. Good morning, gentlemen" re- sponded Bjones and waited for the of- ficer to again take the lead Ut is not often that the police de- partment calls on the public" re- sumed the officer, "but we are giving an entertainment for the benefit of the police fund, and we would oe much obliged if you would buy eou- pie of tickets"
 Bjones gazed at the officers and then at the open window. The look on his countenance baffled description Without word he dug into his pocket and bought the tickets The officers thanked him and departed. What do you reckon was the mat ter with Bjones?" queried the officer, who had not heretofore spoken; "he sure looked like a man caught with the goods"
 "IIe did look queer, but he bought the ticket, anyway" responded the other cheerily.
 Left alone Bjones walked to the open window, glancing downwards saw his package of joy lying in ir- reparable ruin. He heaved a sigh like unto a blowout of an automobile and then murmured in tones of the deepest regret. T sure did play h--I with that package"
  There was prohibitory law in Massa- chusetts from 1852 to 1875.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
CHAIRMAN ABRAMS
 ISSUES ADDRESS ID
 TRAVELLING MEN
Field Agents of War Saw ings Campaign Make Good Reports-Committee to
 Meet Today

Field Agents Joseph B. Babb, N. H. Price and w I. Powers of the War Saw fngs campaign returned yesterday from Marshall county, where they assisted County Chairman o. D. Street in the special drive there last week. They re- ported that f9 speakers made 166 speeches during the week, and as a result of the sl00,0O0 were secured.
 State Director Crawford Johnson, Vice State Director J. w. Donnelly, State Chairman Robert W. Ewing of the re- tail merchants committee, and Joseph H. Loveman, chairman of the city com mittee, conferred at luncheon yesterday over plans for increasing the number of places where War Savings Bonds and Thrift Stamps can be sold. They plan 5 to make it as easy to buy Bonds and Stamps as it is to buy merchandise. Tney also plan to interest the industrial cen cerns in the sales. They will meet again today to go further into the matter.
 Chairman R. w. Ewing goes to Mobile Wednesday night and will spend two
 
 retail merchants committee in that county While in Mobile he will take steps towards increasing the number of merchants who sell the War Savings Stamps in their stores.
 Charles E. Abrams, district chairman and George NJ Plaisance, Jefferson coun ty chairman of the travelling mems War Savings campaign committee have is- sued the following joint address to trav- cling salesmen in Birmingham and this district:
 "The United States government, through it's qualified officers. has shown marked recognition of the travelling sales men by reason of their ability and pecu- liar fitness for the duties devolving upon them at these times in particular
 By reason of our coming in touch with certain classes not generally reacned through regular channels or easy contact we have been called upon to work in close cooperation with the officials of the government in propaganda work that by req son of our vocation We are de- clared to be the logical ones to do this work.
 .'You have all been enlisted to do cer- tain cooperative work for the govern ment which you have done willingly and gladly. You will be called upon tos do more for your countrys cause, and as good men and true I know every one of you will continue to hold up his end.
 "In this particular instance your are called upon to assist in the travelling salesm ens drive during the week of July F.
 You are to use your best efforts dur ing this week to secure as many Wal Savings Stamp pledges as you possibly can, the signer of the pledge to buy the Stamps from anyone in the community. !. The regular War Savings Stamps com mittee of the section from which the pledge is taken will receive full credit for the sale. Thus our work will be { strictly cooperative with any and all < local committees.
 Your presence is wanted at general meeting of the travelling salesmen of this district. at the Chamber of Commerce next Saturday morning at Il o'clock to perfect final arrangements for this bis weeks drive.
 "Co-operate with your government, as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
 TO VISIT MUSCLE SHOALS

State Director George B. Tarrant of the United States employment servlce' and his secretary, D. Swan, will go to Muscle Shoals Thursday to confer With the officials of the Air Nitrates cor poration and officials of the United States employment agency at that place with reference to the labor slt- uation there.
 District Director Cliff Williams of Meridian, Miss, T. J. Crittenden, state chairman of the four minute mems or- ganization and Lieutenant OHara ok the British army. will accompany tneh'- They will be at Muscle Shoals Ihurs- day and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

guns to be heard anywhere. We only made about three miles that hike. went into camp. Early next day we all had bath in the famous river you have read so much about. We lounged around there couple of days with nothing to do. but listen to the cows sing and watch the birds eat grass. Our regiment can run rings around any circus. When 1t comes to moving, every man carries everything he owns, so there is never any leaving or losing
 WE'LL NEVER GIVE WAY
 We are again where hell is liable to break loose again; but these boys don't care how many Germans come over I'll wager these boys from Alabama will never give way.
 Our first night up here we slept in little thicket. that is we tried to sleep; there are guns around here that shoot 70 times minutes and throw rocks for an hour after. We have learned to like the sound of the big guns, So when we were away from the front it was lonesome. Wareis like working at a place long time. then leaving. From all l can find out, the war Is always the worst during the first 10 years, 50 you can sec we have just begun to get into it.
 T almost forgot to tell you. MT. Bor- ucA Iouii iS heTe with MS now. We Werc oh, so glad to see him-just a friend from way-off Birmingham. Last nigh: all the boys gathered around him and opened uE with their yarns-patrol men, automatic men. snipers-all kinds with their side O. the affair. They were talk ing of our first trip to the, trenches; it sure did amuse him. I have already asked to be his orderly. going back to America. because he won't be here bu; three months. Anyway, am sure he will have lots to tell you people when he does get back.
 T will have to stop real soon and sleep some, because there is no sleeping around here at night. too much noise. In closing would like to say the boys in the regiment are in the very best CT health. SO there is no need of worrying Just keep the home fires burning till We all get back.
 My best regards to all. sincerely.
 M DAVE NORWOOD, "Sergt. Med Dept, 167th Inf. A. E. f,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
-ArroRNEYsHlP TO REMAIN VACANT

"ATTORNEYsHP REMAIN VACANT -H Mr. Morrow accepted in the should appoint fill his
  nicare of it satisfactorily" When Mr. Morrow joined the ECONOMY!" The tree referred 
 politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

sist your fighting brothers at the front and help yourselves by being on hand. Yours very truly.
 CHARLES E. ABRAMS, General Chairman First District ot Alabama.
 GEORGE M. PLAISANCE,
 Chairman Jefferson County.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
At the Lyric


 Music, comedy, song and novelty furnish an abundance of entertainment on the new Keith bill enjoyed by over flow crowds Monday evening. There is plenty of comedy in every act and in the headline act. "The Naughty Princess" there is beautiful songs we'll sung, tuneful music and many one of the most pleasing vehicles of the season. "The Naughty Princess" is presented by company of capable entertainers, every one we'll cast. Eleonore Sutter essays the title role and plays the part with grace and cleverness, possessing an excellent voice and immediately becoming fa- vorite with the audience. She is SUD- ported By a company which includes Leonard Loehr. Jack West, Elsie Me Neil and chorus which knows how to sing, is composed of attractive giria Some of the song numbers which proved popular are, we Have Been Showered with Rice" sung by Mir West and Miss McNeil: T Love Every Type of Girl" sung by Loehr; Hello America" sung by Miss Sutter and company; the Auction ensemble and "A Syncopated Prayer" sung by Miss Sutter and Loehr. Jack West furnished the comedy of the act and his cos tunes are grotesque and he gets many laughs. Elsie MacNeil possesses an ex- cellent voice and her songs were one of the features of the sact. In addi- tion to this big attraction there are other entertainers who prove most pleasing. Valentine and Bell. "The Furniture Removers. start the bill off with spep'' and dash with a nov city bicycle act. They were com pelled to respond to many encores Tie act abounds in comedy and good el- tertainment. Neal Abel we'll known comedian. tells many funny stories and tells them in a way that is different and altogether pleasing. Abel is known as the entertainer with the mobile face" He has new stories and his en- tertainment is very pleasing. Screen Telegrams are feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

There was prohibitory law in Massa- chusetts from 1852 to 1875.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

election law is not optional, but manda- tory.
 Don't take chance on your ballot being thrown out
 Be sure to put an K in the first choice col umn for one and an X in the second choice column for the other. Make it Dickinson and Jackson Or Jackson and Dickinson, as you will, but be sure to vote both first and second choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
ADJUSTMENTS
At Loew's Biiou

Scott and Christy made good with rush at Loew's Bijou yesterday as the headline act, and the Dixie boy was there with the humorous wallop that pleased his auditors very much, while the Yankee girl had voice, form and personality that made her end of the bill stand up to the high standard cx- pected of a Loew headliner.
 Scott was recognized as an old blackfaee favorite in Birmingham, and occasionally the old burnt cork artist dropped into his "coon" drawl that Ada Christy is a clever monologist as well the possessor of a good voice and the pair were we'll received.
 Tommy Ray was an instantaneous favorite with his tenor voice and sto- ries about the black gang" who passed coal on the ill-fated Lusitania, and when he got into action with his four minute speech, he rang the bell of ap- proval, and was forced to come back and talk some more. He has two sons in the United States navy, three maimed brothers in England who will never be able to work any more as result of their service at the front and has been wounded in action twice himself and is now, unable to get into service on account of these wounds
 The Oxford trio play basketball on their bicycles to the delight of the audience. intense interest being worked up in the contest. which is finally set tied the best two out of three goals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06
CLARK WILLIAMS Candidate for Circuit Solicitor

l spent two years at the Southern University and six years at Wander bilt University; hold three diplomas, and have practiced law IA ye2xs in Birmingham and made a success of it. am not an "untrained" man.
 If elected I shall appoint as assist ants well trained and seasoned law yers, with learning and experience. They will be lawyers upon whose; opinion the board of revenue and other county officials can rely with confidence and safety. My assist ants will not be selected with view to my own political preferment, and will not consider their prime quail ification to be their ability to get votes for my reelection.
 On July 8, 1918, in regard to ap- pointing an assistant to succeed Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

stomach Troubles ana Dysentery caused from Drinking Ice Water or from sleeping near an open window should be checked Immediately. Get hottie of GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE. safe and sure remedy for Summer Diarrhoeas. It is just as err fective for Adults as for Children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

Deldos and Imo offer a surprise in painting, the electrical effects being especially beautiful.
 Hurst and Knowles complete the vaudeville bill with a very clever bit of chatter and songs. costumes ard dances.
 Jewel Carmen appears in a superb photoplay. ''rhe Fallen Angel which is wonderful piece of work, the star appearing to a splendid advantage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-06

New Brunswick, Canada, has passed an act to provide for vocational education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
PLAN STATUE IN HONOR
OF WOMEN OF CIVIL WAR
Ladies' Auxiliary Of Hibernians to
Erect Monument to
Nurses Of 81.

The $4,000 members of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Ancient Order Of HI
| bernians are laying plans to erect on
the triangular park at the intersection
of Rhode Island avenue and II streets.
in front of st. Matthew's Church. what
they declare will be one OF the most
interesting statues in the Nakional
Capital
Representative Ambrose Kennedy Of
Rhode Island. father Of the measure
which has just passed both houses Of
Congress, authorizing the erection OF
this memorial on public ground. to
seven orders of sisters who served -
nurses in the civil war. says that the
statue will be forever an ornament to
the capital"
The money for this statue has already
been pledged and tentative designs are
being considered. Jerome Connor. .
washington sculptor. who made the
Carroll memorial at Georgetown Unit
versity and the Emmett memorial. has
been consulted.
1t is planned to have a big celebra-
ton in Washington when the statue
is unveiled Mrs. Ellen Ryan Jolly OF
Pawtucket. r. l., 10 in charge Of the
arrangements. She was commissioners
to take up this work by the conven.
ton of the Ancient Order OF Hiber-
mans at Norfolk in 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Organization has been Effected of the.
New England Horse Brecderr and Fairs
Association to stimulate interest iu
breeding and to coordinate the worl<
of the fairs in encouraging the dp~4>
yelopment OF farmipg- .
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-09-24
AUTHORIZATION.

snake the United States a One Ian.
guage Nation" is the watchword adopt
ed by the National Security League for
one of the great divisions of its work,
directed by Committee on Foreign
Language and Foreign Press. This
committee is devoting its attention at
the present time toward obtaining the
elimination of the teaching of German
In the public schools of the country
and the discontinuance of newspapers
printed in German. The thought back
of this effort of the Security League,
however as seq forth by Col. Charles
f. Lydecker, president of the League,
In recent interview goes far beyond
enemy alien considerations.
1T is the duty Of every citizen to
know the English tongue" says Colo
mel Lydecker ITO refuse 10 learn 1t Is
to fling defiance at the nation. To neg
lect to learn it Is voluntarily to remain
unfit for the duties of American citi-
zenship. We are justified in expecting
open and loyal conduct, and we claim
the right to insist upon this. Ameri-
canization really means education. If
we educate our people properly we
shall make true Americans of our citi-
zens of whatever blood. Americans
wise in knowledge of the principles of
democracy and true In heart for fair
ness and generosity between men.
Great patience has been exercised in
our efforts to convince the foreigners.
In the case of these not now convinced
Justice to the cause for which we figh~
demands stronger measures. They
must be compelled to convince them
selves of the value and the justice of
American ideas, and this requires a
knowledge of the English language"
All the arguments on that so fire.
quently nebulous term "Americaniza-
ton" would seem to be summed up
here. What could be simpler or more
common-sensible than that a man to
fully appreciate America must know
it's language?
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-09-24

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several gunners and their guns. To
convert this space in peace-time into
a passenger saloon seating dozen
persons would be simple task
Each engine has little 'house" to
itself on either side of the main body,
and the gasoline is pumped to the en-
gines from two huge tanks fixed above
the bomb cases. Searchlights are
fixed on the tips of the wings and I'M
der the pilots seat for night flying.
The whole craft IS SO large that to
move it on the ground without the
help Of its own engines it is necessary
TO employ special tractor automo-
bile. Yet in the air this giant air
plane IS very easy to fly and no spe-
cal knowledge of aeronautics is re-
quired % see that It has a wonderful
future b>fcsa it. The present model
has, Of course, been designed express
ly for war purposes, but it has enor-
NOUS pos Utilities for peace uses.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-09-24
A LOYAL CONGRESSMAN.

President Wilson seems to have
rather definitely settled much moot
ed question by his opposition to the
candidacy for reelection of Congress
man Slayden of Texas, which resulted
In that gentleman Withdrawing from
the race. Mr.. Slayden voted for both
the CONSUMPTION Bill and the Declare
preparedness record and voted against
the Kahn Amendment substituting the
selective draft for the volunteer sys-
TEN in the Conscription Bill
There has been much discussion as
to whether q Congressman's loyalty or
war record should be judged accord
ing to the way he voted on the Dec
laration of War and has voted since,
or whether his opposition to ante-war
measures looking to the military eff
cheney Of the country should be count
ed against him. President Wilson ap-
pears to have answered the question.
In line with this viewpoint as to the
war fitness of Congressman the Ma
tional Security Leagues Congressional
Campaign Committee has Just issued
chart giving the record OF the votes
of all the members of the House of
Representatives in the Sixty-fourth
and Sixty fifth Congresses on the eight
principal preparedness and war meas
ures, from the McLemore Resolution
to the Kahn Amendment. The Securi-
ty Leagues committee analyses the
chart by individuals and by states. 1t
shows that of the 374 men who sat in
both Congresses only At voted right
On NIL eight measures that voted
wrong on all eight, % wrong on seven
Of the measures, 80 wrong on six and
IS wrong on ave.
North Dakota heads the bad record
list with a percentage Of T9.1e wrong
votes. Colorado is close second with
q percentage OF 1912.
These figures clearly indicate that
there IL decided room for improvement
In the present constitution of Con-
gress and make an unanswerable argu-
ment for the support of the National
Security Leagues campaign for 100
per cent. loyal Congress- by all patriot
ic citizens, irrespective Of politics.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-09-24
THE LIBERTY LOAN ARMS OUR
SOLDIERS.

The subscribers to the Liberty
loans have purchased for the war
department over $4,000, 900, 900 of ord
nance-$1 100000 was spent for
artillery; $3O0,OOOOO0 for automatic
rifles; $1OO,OOO,OOO for small arms;
nearly $2,OOO,OOO0OO for artillery am
munition and $34o,OoO,OOO for small
arms ammunition; s1O0,O00,OOO was
spent for armored motor cars.
1t is estimated that $7,0O0,O0O 900
will be spent by the ordnance depart
ment this current year.
Every American wishes to have a
part in winning the war and support
ing our soldiers who are fighting our
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-09-24
THE LIBERTY BOND BUYERS
WINNING THE WAR.

We have nearly two million men in
France.
Every subscriber to the Liberty loan
helped send them there.
For artillery, automatic rifles, and
small arms, and for ammunition for
them, we have spent over $3,700000,-
900.
Every Liberty loan subscriber helps
to arm our soldiers.
We hape spent over $12O,OOO,O00
just for staple supplies for our army,
such as flour, bacon, rice, etc.
Every subscriber to the Liberty loan
helps feed our soldiers.
We have spent over $500,000,00O to
clothe our soldiers.
Every subscriber to the Liberty loan
has had part in this care of the
Americans who are fighting in France.