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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

The greatest of the old-time heavy weight pugilists produced in Canada was Charles Gallagher. who was in a century ago.
 Gallagher developed into a marvel ously built warrior. beaming around 1855 pounds and notching feet inch. His first real fight was against Bill Davis of California. which took place in Fighting Island. near Detroit, on October 5. 1867. The battle was for a side bet of $500.
 Gallagher lost that battle because of fclly; because he committed the same blunder that many ringmen have beer guilty of in the years that have passed since that time. For 20 rounds it was a nip-and-tuck affair. Then Gallagher's superior endurance powers prevailed and gradually he beat down Davis until he had him at his mercy. And then. instead of trying to finish him. Gallagher elected to play with Davis That action gave Davis a slight chance to recuperate.
 In the forty fifth round, Gala gher decided to end Davis and opened with a rushing attack But he left his head wide open and Davis. recoznizing an opportunity, sent a powerful right handler to Gallagher's neck-and Gal lagher went down and out for the count
 Gallaghers next fight was against Tom Allen for side bet of S2000, and for the championship of America" The battle took place on Carroll Island, near St Louis. on February 23 1869, and Gallagher won it in rather pe- euliar way In the second round AL len rushed at Gallagher, who turned to avoid his adversary. In doing so. he stumbled and swung around com pletely. As he completed the circle ono of his arms. which had been swinging on a line with his shoulder crashed against Aliens jaw. It was practi- cally the same blow as the pivot" punch which George LeBlanche used on Jack Dempsey more than 20 years afterward
 A short time afterward Gallagher went to New Orleans. took on Jack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Gotham Plugs" Take Home the Laurels at
 Big Philadelphia Meet

Philadelphia, December 25.-Four New York boxers won their bouts, one of them with knockout, and two were defeated here today at Christmas matinees, The knockout blow was delivered by Willie Jackson, who sent George (Young) Erne of Buffalo, down for the count in the sixth round with a right to the jaw. Up to that time the fight was about even.
 Other bouts went the six-round limit and resulted as follows: Frank Britt of Boston won from Johnny Medley of Philadelphia, Frankie Brown of New York defeated Young Robideau. Johnny Murray of New York won from Wally Nelson, Harry (Kid} Brown defeated Johnny Gray of New York. Harlem Eddie Kelley of New York defeated Eddie Wagon. Dick Stosh of Cleveland won from Freddy Reese of New York, and Bennie Wager of France and Frankie Clark fought a draw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Airmen Reach Arcadia

Arcadia. Fla. December 25.-Ths four DeHaviland airplanes which are making a transcontinental flight from San Diego, Cal. to Washington, D. G., to map out aerial mail routes. reached Door Field here yesterday, it became known today. having made the trip from Daytona. Fla, their last stop, without incident despite bad weather. After remaining here today the four machines. which are commanded by Mai. Albert D. Smith. will start at z o'clock tomorrow morning for Jack sonville. Fla. en route to Washing ton. They expect to reach Washing ton the first of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Doughboys in Archangel
 Given Taste of Home Life

New York. December 25.-American soldiers in far-away Archangel are be- ing given a taste of home life at the hostess house of the Y. w. c. A., and the nine secretaries entertain nearly 300 men every day, the war work council announced here tonight. A Russian stove has been converted into an open fireplace and pies, doughnuts, biscuits and pancakes are supplied to the hun gry doughboys.
 In the hospitals the long winter even ings, which begin at 3 p. m. in this most northern of Europe's cities, are frightened by entertainhlents as well as letter writing by workers for the wounded men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Jewish Homeland in
 Palestine IndOrsed

New York, December 25.-The British governments plan to establish Jew ish homeland in Palestine was indorsed by the Jewish Ministers Association of America and Federation of Orthodox Congregations which began a conven- tion here today.
 Letters expressing friendly sympa : thy for the work of the rabbis ere received from Secretaries Baker and Daniels, Supreme Court Justice. Bran deis, United States Senator Johnson of California, Speaker Champ Clark, Judge Julian Mack of Chicago, and others A resolution was adopted fa- Noring amalgamation with the Jewish Rabbis association.
 A communication received from Car. dinal O'Conneu of Boston, expressed his opinion that American rabbis could be influential in checking any spread of bolshevism in this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
FoUR-MINUTE MEN

The demobilization of the four-minute men Tuesday brings to a close the ac- tivities of a strong organization in Bes- semer with Andrew c. Mitchell as chair man and George -Bumgardner as vice chairman. The success of the various drives that have been carried out in the city have been largely due to the presen- tation of the subjects to the public through the local minute men. Not only in the city, but in the surrounding territory and at the various plants and industries have the speakers rendered such valuable service.
 The following men are enrolled as local four minute mem Andrew C. Mitchell, George Bumgardner, J. E. Haffner, J. B. Morton, C. F. Goodwin, G. B. Hollings- worth, T. c. Lamar, l.. l.. Lockwood, ]. M. McEniry Hugh McEniry, Ben G. Perry and Rev I. F. Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
RED CROSS DRIVE

The Red Cross membership drive will be continued the first week in January, ac- cording to a prominent member of Half ners Hustlers, when a more thorough canvass will be made and the number of members will be greatly increased. The drive was made under difficulties, on account of the busy season, and many other interferences, and it is thought that it is advisable to continue the solic- iting of memberships. as numbers of peo- pie have not been given the opportunity of enrolling with the Red Cross in 1919.
 The Hatikwah club will hold their regu- lar meeting at the hall on Second avenue Thursday evening at S:3o o'clock, and a large attendance is urged.
 The meeting of the Beth-El Sisterhood will be postponed until Thursday after noon, January 2, when Mrs. B. L.. Michealson will entertain the members.
 MT and Mrs. William Bruns will spend the holidays at Lafayette, where they will visit Mrs. Bruns parents.
 Miss Elise Bruns andKatherine Flynn are visiting relatives in Tennessee.
 Mrs. J. F. Klein of Talladega is the guest of her sister, Mrs J. H. Read
 Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Payne of Chatta- nooga are the guests of Mir and Mrs. J. H Read.
 Miss Louise lIendriclz of Judson college is the guest of her aunt, Mrs L. B. Bradley.
 Corp. Sam Lane is spending the Christi mas holidays with his parents.
 Benrey Crow of Camp Sevier is visit ing his sisters, Mrs Lacey Edmundson and Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick.
 Mrs. Morris Lightman of Nashville is the guest of her sister, Mrs J. Heinberg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Jewish Welfare Board
 Issues NatiOn-W Plea

New York. December 25.--The Jewish welfare beard today issued a nation wide appeal for men and women well fare workers, teachers and entertain- CTS, to serve American troops not only at camps hero and abroad hut on the transports and trains bringing them home The workers will undergo a brief period of training in this city,
 In issuing the appeal Col. Harry Cut Ter. chairman of the board, declared that the signing of the arinistice found us greatly undermanned" and that the needs of peace are as great as those of war" as the board must interest itself in the reaJjustment of thousands of boys who during their absence from civilian life have fallen out of step"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

Nothing to farm with much. They beat out there grain with sticks; no thrash CTS or binders. They work one horse in tront of the other, I saw man blow ing with three horses one right in front of the other; you can imagine what a long string that was. The funniest thing I've seen was woman blowing a milk COW. The way they pull is something fastened on their head
 I'm so tired I can't write more If you get this letter you may know I can write anything l want to. This letter is called Dads Christmas letter. You keep it for me until I come home. With lots of love to all; hope to be with you soon. Your devoted son,
 PRIVATE JAMES NJ. DORMINEY, Company I, 166 [ s. infantry American
 Expeditionary Forces, France.
 Forty second division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Police and Soldiers
 Put End to Riot

New York. December 25.-After a fight which lasted nearly half an hour police reserves and several squads of the provost guard put an end to a small riot which broke out in Brook lyn tonight when. it is said. more than score of negro soldiers assaulted the proprietor of a saloon who refused to serve them, liquor.
 Twenty arrests were made and sev- eral shots were fired before one pris- oner. who jumped off truck in which he was being taken to the police sta tion was recaptured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
To Reimburse Colleges

New York, December 25.-Equitable financial adjustment will be made by the war department with educational institutions which have suffered loss by reason of the demobilization of the stu dents army training corps. The an nouncement that such an arrangement had been reached was contained in q letter from Maj Ralph Barton Perry. secretary of the committee on education of the general staff, made public here tonight by the Merchants association, which had instituted an inquiry into the stlhiect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Greetings to Canadians
 Sent by King George

Ottawa, December 5.--The follow ing Christmas message from King George was received today by the Duke of Devonshire, governor general:
 Another Christmas has come around and we are no longer fighting God has blessed your efforts. The Queen and I offer our heartfelt good wishes for a happy Christmas and many brighter years to come. To the dis abled sick and wounded we send a special greeting, praying that with re- turning health you may be comforted and cheered by. the vision of those good days of peace for which you have sacrificed so much.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Edward Day Page Dead

Oakland, N. J. December 25.-Edward Day Page, scientist and patron of art. died suddenly from heart disease today at his home, Bygberg. He was a mem- Der of 42 scientific societies through out the world and recently resigned from the United States ordnance de- pertinent, where he served as textile expert He was 62 years old and a grad uate of the Sheffield Scientific school, Vale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
RELEASED RUSSIAN PRISONERS MAKE
 TROUBLE FOR POLES
Tainted With BoIshevism, They Are InduIging in Much Lawlessness in
 Search for Food

Warsaw, Monday, December 2S.-tBy the Associated Press.) 1.-The flocks of re- leased Russian prisoners who are mak- ing their way homeward through Poland all of whom appear to be tainted with bolshevism and are recognized as dan ger in this respect by the Polish authori- ties, are in fact already causing much trouble by their lawlessness in their search for food
 The bolsheviki are taking advantage of the penniless plight of these first thou : sands of released prisoners whose total number it's estimated at 2.000,00O and have picked up several thousand of them for their army by offering the men clothes, food and money, of the last of which there is plenty, since the bolshe- wiki control the printing presses for the production of rubles.
 The first important arrests have just been made of bolshevil emissaries who are arriving from Russia with millions or rubles for the purpose of agitation and are spending several thousands of rubles daily.
 FOUR ARRESTED
 Four men were taken in custody on ms occasion They claimed they had the right to spend their money as freely as they pleased. They are declared to be for the most part Russian Jews, nearly all Of them bearing passports issued by count kessler. who was expelled from here week ago as representative of the German Berlin government. They were sent here by Leon Trotzky, as members of an alleged Red Cross delegation. claiming that their mission was the care ot Russian prisoners. With the Russian rubles flowing so freely, the Polish po- ice are attempting to end the source of the paper ruble epidemic.
 Only American interference can de- stroy bo1shevism.' declared Count Alex ander Leland today in talking with the correspondent. "It will not be downed by mere hunger. It is a mistake to as- sume that it will die with hunger, be- cause that is what it started with At the present time there is no food in the citles and towns, no tobacco, no salt and no sugar
 The bolsheviki began by robbing and killing the nohles and the rich Then they attacked the bourgeoise, the merchants. Now they are reaching the bottom and trying to rob each other"
 Relief. however, seems to be coming from the south. General Sl1oropadsl1i. the deposed hetman of the Ukraine, and the French troops are advancing from Odessa and it is believed the Ukrainian situation will soon be under control. Petlura, with his army of peasants and also the French are moving upon Kiev. where order is soon to reign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Mathis Dead

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 25. Adolph Mathis. aged 53, treasurer and manager of the Miller Bros. department store, and well known in eastern trade centers, died here today following an attack of influenza. He was a native of East Prussia. but came to America when a lad He had been active in war work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Battling Levinsky
 Defeats Leo HOuck

Lancaster. Pa, December 25.-Battling l4eNinsiT defeated Leo Houck here to- dsg in six fast rounds. 4 e3Nan knock cown in che foA eF at followed w!sN Leviu@ss eving to ths 9osNi us HoucE him the oe da 8oucf usea > with good results Dg teViraky 10 cioteN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
New President Honored

San Salvador. December 25.-Dr. AL 1sonso Quinones. who on December 22 took over the presidency of Salvador when President Melendez relinquished t on account of i'll health. was hon. pred today with visit of courtesy bs he members of the diplomatic and consular corps. Dr. Quinones has aAmed new army commanders for the departments of Santa Ana. San Miguel. Cabanas and San Vicente.
 Medical science has never discovered why, but it is fact that the vast ma jority of the insane are dark-haired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

Chemists are planning to use inven- tons devised to protect soldiers from sAe potson gas of the Huns for the nFQtection If industrial workers in mines and factories. The absorbcnts lseein s.ss masks may also serve as sEuaros rom foul atmosphere and
 se nhi1e are found in mines and [; Anrated W certain industrial proc
 ssg i.8h wise. some of the poison
 that American chemists have tsvised 70 reprisal against German .fssFl rS Is believed. can be used tae nina tion of vermin and { lgc f disinfection of fruit orr 1 s1rs lfon Insects and other blights,y iaeA 2s san lose scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Belgians Leave for Washington

New Orleans, December 25--Maj. Leon Osterrieth, Lieut.. Count De Renessee and Lieut.. Pierre Daye, members of the Belgian military mission to the United States. departed tonight for Washing ton after three-day visit in New Or leans, devoted principally to study of shipping and export facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Details of Berlin
 Clash Made Public


 Paris, December CHavas, )-De- tails of the clash between sailors ard government troops in Berlin on thu night of December 23-24 are given in Berlin dispatch received by way of Berne. Efforts were made in vain to induce the~marines to leave Berlin and
 eecially the castle where they have estAhli Nta themselves from the begin-
 ak II taTs 'ntion. They were ir- forfss aus tbes woala not receive
 f pa if Aet aa aos leave the
 he maria5s aaily uad militals A&alqr@stets a31 &encinG Y delegation to q military csNr nGeg of Berlin demandinA 0Q9 maSks be paid to them. At the aerne .i.ne a detachment of marines attacked se soldiers occupying the university building. In an exchange of machine gun fire three marines were killed and four wounded
 Later delegation was sent to the chancellor's palace to discuss the sit uation with Chancellor Ebert, Rich ard Earth. secretary of the independ- ent social democratic party, and Herr Landsberg, socialist member of the Reichstag. The marines put these men under arrest but after a long discus sion they were released. The Berlin commander also was arrested and the amount of money alleged to be duo the marines was seized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
To Abolish Nobility

Munich, December 25.-(By the Asso- oiased Press. }--.The new Wnrttemberg government. says Stuttgart dispatch, proposes to abolish all nobility titles and powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
s1OO,O0O Fire

Ashdown. Ark. December 25.-The mill of the United Cotton Oil company here burned today with a loss esti- mated at s100.0O0. About $200000 worth of cotton and seed was saved
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-13
Shortage In Supply of White Mice
Is Also Caused by War Says Mgo,

CHICAGO, March Bile lie Just
a little thing, with ow-whito hide,
and beady eyes. yet he Is destined 20
play most lmpo, mnt part In tho
mouse,
Major w. A. Shields. chief medi-
cal officer at the central depart
ment supply depsi here. says that
these mice are needed In large NUM-
bors now and that II there be those
who are IN quandTy as 20 how
best they may serve their country,
Il would be well for them to look
into the white mice industry.
white mice, Major shields said.
are among the most important
needs of the army hospitals. Upon
securing OF sufficient number OF
tho tiny rodents may depend the
lives of many hundreds of Amerl-
can soldiers and sailors.
Rattle Pneumonia.
Pneumonia ~ the spectre with
which the tiny mice are called upon
to do hattie, and. according to the
medical supply officer. II the mice
can he had IN sufficient numbers.
they can crush this grim plague OF
tho cantonments and trenches They
can alleviate tho suffering caused
by pneumonia by the sacrifice OF
their lives for the manufacture OF
serum
Through elaborate experiments IL
has been discovered according To
Major Shields. that pneumonia Is Of
several kinds, each being distinct
from the other and requiring diff
ferent serum. There is however
but one way In which 10 determine
which form ut the disease has at
tackled tho patient. That Is thru
the use OF white mice.
The question that faces the mcdi-
cal supply officers n 10 get the little
which play such an import
ant part In army hospital service
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-13

Refore the war. said Major shields
mice were so plentiful that 10 cents
each would purchase all one might
desire.
Then came the war and the sud
den demand Tor large quantities of
the rodents, Immediately tho price
| lonped upward. Today. Major
shields sai5 white mice are quoted
at sSz2t--%ach, with the prospocrs
that tho price has not yet reached
the top.
This is a sample OF the patriot
ISM OF sdme " thr people OF this
country" Major Shields said at is
sad commentary upon such per
sons that they will let their greed
uutstrip their duty TO America A
white mice breeder recently wrote,
asking my quotation on mice. when
! tdid him giving him figure that
six months ago would hHve been
considered cyIrayngant-h he replied
that he could get 10 cents apiece
more elsewhere, and he refused to
let us have any"
Not All persons however. are like
this. the officer added \ woman
IN california who sends on an NV
eragc OF flttv mice "A month 10 the
Chicago depot has requested that
the check IN payments for the ro-
dents he turned over 20 the Ameri-
can RED Cross. While the depart-
ment 0,uld not do this, is was none
the lcss exceedingly gratified to note
THIS spirit
nrcd In Mouscrics.
White mice are bred In "moust
cries" the major said In explaining
now the animals are reared. They
breed rapidly and the expense for
caring for them is practically moth
ms Az that is required Is "A place
10 Keep them which need not he ex-
pensive. and slight expenditure
Tor food. The mice are fed lettuce.
oats and greens and are very hardy.
They are shipped TO tho Chicago de-
pot from the Pacific coast with
practically no loss and are kept ut
the central departmental depot un-
til called Tor by the various hos
pitfalls. Major Shields explained.
however. that the supply Is so linn
tied that the depot ls unable 10
keep any on hand and haY been
Obliged to use every facility Mt It's
q lNlNhhl lU otutF 10 ma enough to
supply present needs of the hos /
pitals
Pneumonia is generally recog-
nt1ed as one OF tho most deadly dts :
cases 70 which soldiers. arc subject
The average death rate is SO per |
cent IN consequence OF this fact |
II presents Itself as a deadly menace
TO the men at the Cantonments |
both here and abroad. but II a suf- |
ftcient supply of white mice can Le |
obtained the death rate can be ap-
prcClably lowered
In the diagnosis OF pneumonia /
with white mice secretiona from the .
nNAr or throat OF thes patient are 4
NFcted into the animal End then .
~ series of experiments which .
are executed quickly. the exact ma
turo ot the disease Ia ascertained /
and the proper treatment can be .
administered M other animal
can he used for this work. the ma
for said
Major Shields said that he is now
securing white mice from several
nouserics IN the Unitcd' states anhl
a small supply frouD canada.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-13
'The Stars and Stripes, Published
in Paris by Sammes, Received Here

Through the courtesy OF Mrs.
y w Parish of i620 South Elwood,
The world has been privileged 20
examine copy OF the first issue of
the stars and stripes published by
the soldiers in France, and the first
copy OF the paper 10 be received In
Tulsa. having hern sent To Mrs.
Parish by one OF the boys now on
the western front. II Is seven
column. eight page paper, edited by
the soldiers rs--oftioers and priNales
printed nj the plant OF the London
DAILY Mails Continental edition IN
Paris The paper IN furnished by
the French It carries liberal
nmount of advertisements, and every
page shows American newspaper
hustle and enterprise. The pub
fishers announce that 1t may he had
for 80 centimes q copy ora francs
for three months to soldiers and
francs to civilians.
Introductory by pCrShing.
The Introductory rs written hy
Pershlug commander-iu-
chief American EXpcditiunary
forces II reads:
'In this initial number OF the
stars and stripes, published by the
men Of the overseas command, the
chief of the American
forces extends his
through the editing staff
to the readers from the first-line
trenches To the base ports,
These readers are mainly the
men who have been houored by he
ing the first contingent VI Ameri-
cans to fight on European soil Tor
the honor Of their country II is an
honor and privilege which make
them fortunate above the millions of