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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
Bradley Writes His Mother
 Glinpses of Trench Life
Member of Staff Tells of Success He Has Had in Study of Lewis Gun-Expains Why the Men
 Wear Such Enormous Shoes

In letters to his mother, Mrs. l.. M. Bradley, First Lieut.. Leon c. Bradley of The Age-Herald staff gives more inti- mate glimpses of the soldiers life in France than in letters to his friends. Mrs. Bradley has consented to the pub lication of the following extracts from re- cent letters:
 Under date of January Ii:
 Tt is fairly warm here today-quite treat We had a blizzard few days ago. It showed a foot deep during the night. I walked up with snow pouring on my face and covering my blankets .
 Just to show you how I am growing bought some trench boots-English boots-the other day. They are 9-E. l used to wear 7-A and Sia-A in civil life. Of course, now I wear anywhere from two to six pairs of sox some of which are thicker than the sweater you sent me- That is the best way to keep from having trench feet. ss
 F. S.-I attended a British school of instruction in the Lewis gun and led the American officers. I was one of the first 20 out of nearly 200 officers of the British armies, in spite of the fact that most of the British had been to other schools, and had used the gun for year or two. had never seen one until I came here made the highest grade on written ex- animation among American officers and was one of the two officers of the Amer ioan army receiving the high mark on general work. knew you would be pleased to know this. Incidentally, l have developed into great shot :
 Under date of January 20:
 T had a fine time at the front. It was my first turn and you know it was exceedingly interesting - came under German shellfire for the first time, saw allies wounded and Germans brought in wounded, and as prisoners for the first time. slept in dugouts every night and found them rather more comfortable than I had expected. In spite of the fact that shells dropped all around us all night and during the days was not wor- ried in the least and had no trouble sleeping at night One of the four pa trols in the company I was with had nine casualties in one night. One of the lieu tenants who got three machine gun bull lets was a good friend of mine. We had been together everywhere for two days I was with him just few minutes be- fore he was hit. -
 Those British trench boots are the best 1 ever saw and the fine wool sox had kept my feet comfortable. You know you wear about two pairs of ordinary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
HALL AND VANDIVER TO BE GIVEN HEARING
 IN MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Abernethy to Try Defendants Charged With Being Implicated in Murder of Officer Sims


 Charged with complicity in the mur- der of Officer Sims few weeks ago at the yandiver residence in Birming- ham. John Hall and Lively vandiver will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy of the municipal court this morning. having been brought from the penitentiary and placed in the county jail yester- day.
 Both vandiver and Hall were under parole when Officer Sims was killed At the solicitation of county officials the governor revoked their parole and they were taken to the penitentiary to complete the sentences they were serving when extended executive clemency.
 Unless the habeas corpus proceedings instituted before Judge Ferguson in- terfere. Arthur NJ. Gilmore, indicted for murder in connection with this killing. will be given trial during captal week, which begins March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23

he had seen He spoke enthusiastically of the large steel mills, of the wonderful natural resources and of how great ta.a dev elopment would be in BirminghanlviA the near future But he summed up the stay with you in these words Bir- mingham is an extraordinary place, with extraordinary nice people,"
 As he said all this fin talking infor- mally to people, among whom, as far as he knew, there was no one particu- larly interested in Birmingham, thought it might be interesting to write it to someone who might be interested in boosting Birmingham I was raised in Birmingham and appointed to West Point from that district. Yours truly.
 c. F. MKINLEY..es Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. February a. 19lS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
RECORD BROKEN FOR
 ONE DAYS WORK IN COLLEGE CAMPAIGN
Howard College Workers Much Encouraged Over
 Outlook for Securing
 $150,00O Endowment

The committees working in the interest of the Howard college campaign are meeting with splendid success and every member feels confident that the amount asked for will be raised The luncheon yesterday atthe Tutwiler hotel was one of the livenest and most interesting CT the campaign. and many were the cheers and college yells as the team captains made their reports for the day, which amounted to $4220.50. bringing the total to s74,04913. It is expected the reports today will be the largest for any single day since the campaign was started two weeks ago.
 Capt. Frank s. White. chairman of the campaign, who has been absent from the city for few days. presided at the meeting. He made short talk, stating how he had watched the progress of the campaign during his absence, and how glad he was to be back with the workers again. He said: The bars are down and the workers are urged to get sub scriptlons anywhere and everywhere. Wa must push the work, for the goal is in sight and tho money will be subscribed for Howard college"
 TEAMS CONTAMINATED
 Dr. w. H. Smith next made brief talk, in which he stated that interest was growing in the campaign and splen- did work was being done by each team.
 Rev. M K. Thornton. pastor of the First Baptist churca of Bessemer, made a report for the teams of that city. stat ing that al. excellent record had been made by the workers there, and he was confident that the required amount would be raised. He expressed himself as being in favor of continuing the campaign until $15o.00O was subscribed. Rev. T. T. Byrnes. pastor of the First Unitarian church. made brief talk. compiimcnting the splendid work of the teams and the urgent need Of the college Ito have the amount necessary foro the improvements and additional branches. Many ciieers and college yells were given when 1t was announced that Ram say & Mccormack had given $500. pr. F. F. Hogan and family had given $l0N for . permanent scholarship in memory of rhelr father. and R. D. Maxwell had given a truck.
 | Tho report for the day follows Grand total previously reported. .se9 scs .6a Todayss report:
 Woman's division ...,.....3 272.0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Trying to Locate Son

To tho Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Dear Sir: write you this letter hop ing you can be of some assistance to me in locating my son. Charles M. Bur nett, who left his home February 1. 1913 I ask you to kindly publish this letter in your paper.
 The missing boy is 1s years old. but would pass for IS; he is feet 10ls inches high. weighs about ITO pounds. has round face, blue eyes, dark hair, fair skin, flee and neck covered with pimples, dim 4ear on right side of front neck, stands very erect. When he left home he wore a dark suit, dark red sweater, sreenish- gray felt hat tan shoes No. g. He is a soda dispenser and will likely be found around soda fountains, soft drink stands or ice cream parlors.
 We, his parents will give $10 for defi- nite information leading to his location.
 Thanking you in advance for your kind ness. we are respectfully.
 MIR. AND MRS. A. w. BURNETT. s612 Lookout Street, Chattanooga, Tenn
 February %. 1slS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
NEGRO ARRESTED 0N CHARGE 0F SHOOTING UP BESSEMER GAR
Will Davis Captured by Dep uties in Woods Near Ish- kOOda-He Protests
 His Innocence

Will Davis. negro, was arrested at 1shkooda yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs Lee White, Billy Wilson and Jim McAdory. and Special Officer Bag ley of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road guard. and lodged in the county Jail
 It is claimed by officers that Davis tss tho negro who created so much excita-, ment and disturbance last Tuesday morning on the trailer of q South Besse-s mcr street car by promiscuously flashing and fIcIrishing a pistol and giving the officers running battle. in which some- thing like 100 shots were fired.
 It is said that although Davis has been positively identified by Conductor Hale, who was in charge of the trailer, Bailiff N T. Overall and four or five others. he protests his innocence and denies any knowledge whatsoever of the affair. @
 Officers claim that Davis has been hiding out in the vicinity of Ishkooda, since this trouble, and vigilant watch has been maintained there, which re- suited in his arrest yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
!. M. Jackson Makes
 Talk at Civitan Lunch

Col. F. M. Jackson made q splendid talk on the mattress industry to the members of the Civitan club yesterday at o'clock at their luncheon at the Southern club which was greatly en- jcyed. 1t had previously been an- ncunced by the secretary that the speaker was ''the man who has abol- ished the brass footrail in Alabama,' T the old Roman who is noted mostly for his activities against the late John Barleycorn."
 A business session was held follow ins the address and several new men- bers were elected to the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
PARTIAL REPORT MADE BY GRAND JURY AND ADJOURNMENT TAKEN

Tifty-nine true bills were returned by the grand jury for the January term cf the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday, when they submitted par tal report to Judge Ferguson and ad- journed until March IA. These indict- ments include crimes from murder down, many of them of recent date.
 The score of inquisition made by this grand jury was very broad and the work accomplished comes near to mak- ing rev record for Jefferson county, according to statement of court offi- cialS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
Ben Veil and Charles
 Swango Go to Market

Ben Well of M. Veil & Bro, accom- panied by Charles E. Swango, manager of the clothing department. will leave Sunday for Chicago and markets of the east to purchase spring goods for the firm.
 MT. We'll states that the demand for Hart Schaffner & Marx clothing is so great that it is necessary for both he and MT. Swango to go to market in order to look after the varied wants of their vast number of regular patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
T. P. A. MEETING AT
 CHAMBER TONIGHT

A special meeting of the local mem- bers of the Travellers Protective associa ton has been called for 8 o'clock to- night at the Chamber of Commerce au- ditorium by J. M. Williams. president of the local post.
 Matters of vital importance will come before the meeting, and President Will Hams urges every member to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
Rector of St. Andrews
 Church Accepts Call

The Rev. Winner S. Poynor. rector at St. Andrews Episcopal church. has re- signed to accept call to St. Johns church. Florence. S. c. MT. Poynor will preach his last sermon Sunday and will leave next week with his family for two weeks vacation with his family before resuming his new du- ties.
 in Birmingham and the announcement of his resignation will be received with regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
CUT THIS oUT-IT IS WORTH MONEY

CUT THIS OUT-TT 1s WORTH MONEY
 DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with Sc and mall 1t to Foley & Co, zSs5 Sheffield ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial pack age containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs. colds and croups Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in sides and back; rheumatism, backache, kid ney and bladder ailments; and Foley ICathartic Tablets. wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic. for constipation. biliousness. headache and sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere- Adv. .ssX ss ' ,.ss q. sf s. .s ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
Repairs at State Fair

The Alabama State Fair association is expending about $1o.000 in repairs at the fairgrounds and great progress is being made on the remodeling of several of the exhibit buildings. Work of remodeIing and rebuilding the auto mobile exhibit hall began yesterda v morning and the former structure viii he supplanted by concrete walls and the whole will be converted into a machinery hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
LATADY TO LECTURE
Local Attorney to Speak Sunday
 Morning it the Advent Parish

"The Law as to the Restoration of the Jews" will be the subject of lecture to be given by Judge A. La tady at the parish house of the Church of the Advent on Sunday morning. The lecture win commence at 9:l5 and the public Is cordially Invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
Alabama Banks Admitted

The federal reserve bank of Atlanta announces that the Birmingham Trust and Savings coHipany of Birmingham and the Citizens Bank and Trust com pany of Athens have been admitted as members of the federal reserve system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23
AMENDMENT FORCES ISSUE CHALLENGE r FOR JOINT DEBATE Letter Addressed to Oscar Lewis By Committee of
 Birmingham Men DIVISION OF TIME
 IS ALSO PROPOSED Committee Assumes That Wallace Forces Represent the Only
 Organized Opposition to
 the Amendment

A committee of Birmingham men who are advocates of the ratification of the prohibition amendment has issued challenge for joint discussion cd the issue to Oscar Lewis, chairman of the Wallace campaign committee. The local committee consits of James Wealth. erly, Borden Burr, N. l.. Miller Ban Davis and Frank Doniinick.
 The committee in it's letter to MT. Lewis announces that it is arranging a bureau of speakers to present the amend ment cause to the people and assumes that Mir. Wallace and his supporters rep resent the only organized opposition to the amendment. Therefore the proposal is made for a division of time with the Wallace speakers and formal challenge made for joint discussion.
 COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED A letter to The Age-Herald signed by the five members of the committee warded:
 Birmingham, February 22. 1918. Hon. Oscar Lewis, Chairman Wallace State Campaign Committee, Dothan. Dear Sir-It appears that your candi- date and his supporters represent such organized opposition as exists to the rati- fication by Alabama of the proposed prohibition amendment to the constitu- tion of the United States. It is also evident if newspaper reports be true, that your committee and your candidate present as the matter of first importance the defeat of the ratification of this amendment; and, second the election of legislature in favor of repeating our prohibition laws and submitting refer endum thereon to vote of the people: and, third, the nomination of your can didate for governor.
 ARRANGING FOR SPEAKERS With the third matter we have no concern, but representing what we con ceive to be the overwhelming majority of the democrats of the state, 1t is our purpose to present the merits of the pro- hibtion amendment to the people of this state and urge it's ratification. For this purpose we are arranging a bureau Of speakers and expect to make appoint ments for them over the state. In order that the matter may be discussed openly and fully and fairly presented, we re- spectfully offer you division of time at any of our appointments in the event you will grant us division at yours and we respectfully challenge you and your speakers for joint discussion of this issue.
 Should you be willing to accept this challenge. kindly notify us promptly and we will take up with you the necessary arrangements We assume that you have confidence in your position, and for this reason you will be perfectly willing to meet our speakers in joint discussion. Yours truly,
 JAMES WEATHERLY.
 "N. l.. MILLER.
 BORDEN BURR.
 BEEN DAVIS.
 FRANK DOMINICK.
 "Committee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-23

MASONIC NOTICE Members of WOodlawn Fraternal lodge 525. A. F. and \. M.. are requests cd to meet at our hall nt s3O ?. n,.. February 23, to attend the funeval ~ Brother F. w. Morrison.
 ID. C. SIMMONS, w. M. w. w. WHITFlELD. Sec'y.
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
CLEVELAND TRACTORS
Represented in Chicot, Drew
Desha and Ashley Counties
by the Haas Motor Car
Co. of Dermott.

MIR. r T. Haas spent the past week
in Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Statt-
CART to witness the demonstrations of
this tractor. He returned Tuesday af-
ter contracting for the above territory.
The wonderful performance of this
machine has been arousing great dead
of attention in farming as well az IN
dustrial circles during the past year.
Scarcity and the high price Of labor,
the everlasting call for efficiency. have
brought a tremendous demand for such
machine Tractors of all descriptions
are being used today by all progressive
farmers, and their use is greatly en-
Outraged by our Government There
: no var tax on tracfers
The Cleveland Tractor, designed by
X II Whit. OF the famous White Mo
tor Car Co. Cleveland, o, il of the
era sIer type, a small reproduction of
the great tanks used in the war The
efficiency and durability of these ma
chimes have been proven in an unques-
tlonable manner. and the endorsement
of the greatest engineers in history
today in the employ of our Government
IL sufficient for any individual buyer to
have
Mr. Haas will have two of these ma,
chimes sometime next week. and Is
making arrangements nov To hold dem
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
From Serg. Chas. Measel.
Camp Nichols. La.
Oct %. 1918.

Oct %, 1918
To the Red Triangle League,
Dermott, Ark
Dear Friends:
The Secretary of the Y. NJ. {. \.
asked me to write you what | think OF
the y. NJ {, A
/ think the ! NJ { \. work i one
o. the greatesto of all thu var activities
do not believe that the Red Cross. as
great a work as il does, Is any more
essential than the Y Nj c. A.
Gontentment makes happiness, and
that IS thu thing the Y. NJ. {. A. l.
trying to do for the men by giving to
them free stationery, helpful friendly
Secretaries, goo musical and literary
programs. good literature, etc. to
make them contented
The work of the Y NJ c. A. helps
to keep up the morale of the men while
IN the training camps If 1t was not
for the Y NJ { A for the men to at
tend IN the evenings after working on
drilling all day. certainly do not know
what would become of them
Every cent given for the \ NJ {. a
Is helping to win the war the same as
II YOU were in the trenches of France
or war stricken Belgium
one may say all the good things he
can in favor Of the y. NJ C. \ and
not put too much stress on the benefits
derived therefrom
have Just seen in the papers where
a big campaign is soon to be launched
for the different war activities and
am sure that YOU viii 90 over the top
as you have done in everything you
have been called upon for You have
responded nohly to every call and "a a
rPsGlt OF thu people at home standing
behind the boys IN the Army training
e8mus ap5 IN the trenches. before
many months shall have passed we vii
have peace that vii hbetate the
world iram Rrussiauism and MiHtar-
Ism AMI world th4t will be a peaceful
place IN which to i've
WITH best wishes to all OF you, am
Sincerely yours.
Ghas NJ Mcasel.
Sergeant 18th Go {. \. {.
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
Chicot County A. r. C.
Chapter.

Notice is hereby given that in ac
cordance with the rules of the Ameri
can National Red Cross nominating
committee of this chapter has nominal
ed for membership on the Chapter EX-
eeutive Committee for the ensuing year
the following persons, whose names
and resjdencesappear hereafter, to-wit.
Nj l. y Ghotard, Lake Village
Mrs Hal Rucks Lake Village
Miss Edwylle Lewcliyn, Lake Vii
laEe
Mrs A Prothro, Dermott
Mr. w d frotter, Dermott
Mr. J A Bennett Dermott
Mr. w w Grubs, Eudora
MIR f Covington, Eudora
Mrs L. NJ Parkman, Eudora
Any other nominations may be made
within seven days in writing by letter
addressed to the undersigned secretary
of this chapter and signed by ten or
more members in good standing of any
Branch or Auxiliary. within this Chap
ter jurisdiction Such names will then
appear on the formal ballot along with
the names above selected by the nomz
mating committee.
The nine candidates who shall receive
the highest number of all votes cast
shall be declared elected to member
ship on the Chapter Executive Commit
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
Epworth League

Program Tor next Sunday
Topic. the Spiritual Nature of
5hurch Building
Leader, Mrs. Larkin Smith
Song
Apostles Creed
Prayer by leader
Scripture Lesson. Chron. p l-l0
Talk by leader
God ) Plan and Purpose.
Miss Weisner
The House of God. Clare Smith
The Church and Church Building.
MISS Morris
The Mission of the Church.
Miss Gaidy
The substance of lesson outlined by
Bro Holland
Sentence prayers
Song
League EenedIctloH "
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
q. K. KINNEY
Publisher and Proprietor
Red Cross Election.

At the Red Cross election held Tues
day the following were elected mem
Ders of the executive committee of the
Dermott Red Cross Branch:
} c. Hoffman
J. +. Leeper
{. Helmstetter
+. ? Remley
j. A Bennett
Mrs. H H Dyer
Mrs. +, d. Crenshaw
Mrs. Frank Etter
Mrs u. C. Barnett
Mrs. d. kimpel
Mrs. Ii Parnel
= 1t will be the duty OF this committee
20 select chairman, wee chairman.
secretary and treasurer Of the Der
mott Chapter. also aehairman for each
of the ten standing committees
The newly elected executive commit
tee will meet At the Red Cross room
Friday night at 30
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14

Remember the men in our Army
and Navy do not expect Injuries.
Should we at home expect them? Buy
necessities and war savings stamps.
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14
A Time for Thanksgiving

The hope and prayer of the American
nation Tor the past year and hat
have been realized in the coming a
victory to the allied armies and navies
In the depths of our souls there arlses
unconsciousIy feeling Of gratitude Il
God. but thus far that feeling has been
suppressed by a desire to express Our
JOY in hilarious way Since We have
come to a more serious mood now and
realize more fully the genuine blessing
that has come to Us A. Nation, let
every person IN our community go to
some church next Sunday and render
gratitude to Almighty God
At the popular hometke church the
Presbyterian Church. the following
services will be held Bible study at
9cl7. morning service at IL evening
service IT 7s39
The 30 service vii be#a thaaksGIY
iag service fer the saIen#d victory thu
has come 60 tac American arms Nhde
w have trrn celebrating Wtn F.5-s
Eet Us uaa celebrate bl returning graf
ltuae To- GOD N fas 6eass
Every uudy has an invitation - III
these Services ta-tHr
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14

Easy TO buy, convenient 10 handle.
10 red tape Get WARzSANINGS
to-day
The Dermott news., 1918-11-14

To the Red Triangle League,
Dermott, Ark.
Evening star., 1918-09-02
SAYS WAR HAS NO EFFECT
ON WEATHER CONDITIONS
Nothing in It." Is Terse Reply of
q. S. Bureau to Numerous
Inquiries.

There is nothing in it," says the
United States weather bureau to re-
peated inquiries as to whether the
war affects rainfall or any other
weather conditions. There is a popular
fallacy that conclusions, explosions and
the liberation of gases in the Euro
pean conflict is having an effect on
the weather. not only over the battle
fields. but elsewhere on the globe;
but it is only fallacy. says the
weather specialist Of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
even though it has existed almost
since the beginning of historic times.
Before gunpowder was used, the an
clients had an idea that battles pro-
duced rainfall, which was caused by
the clash of swords and the sweat
Of the fighters.
Later, the same theory was trans
ferred to the noise produced by
musketry and artillery. later still. to
dust particles and smoke from burn
ing powder, upon which the moisture
in the air was supposed to be con-
densed and to fall as rain, and now
to the gases freed by explosions, and
liberated in the new chemical war
fare.
These theories are not combated
merely by other theories but by ac-
tual observations made of1cially by
several Of the belligerent govern
ments, and the net result of these
carful observations is to refute the
idea of any effect Of war on weather.