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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
BEssEMER's SHOWING

Ressemer has oversubscriped hel
o,ota far the second Red Cross wal
fund 400 per cent, reports up to yes,
terday showing sS7.5 The quota o.
Ressemer was $500. and five times
This amount has been contributed ny
tha citizens of this city.
The Marvel CITY enjoys the olstlnc-
ton of being one of only a rev citNs
in the state that voluntarily raised
their own appointments The CHAIR
men of the drive held meeting SAT
5urdav before the opening or the CAM
rsign and when it was announced That
3 p e. eners quota was $1,000, the meet
- went unanimously on record TO
raise this amount to $4,000. the com :
.ssittaa took up this matter with mead
quarters but no reapportionmen woulo
~ .1Iowed. SO on their own initiative
-. al,a;rmen adopted the goal OF 40, I
ono and their action has been Jusli-
fied when it was announced yeseer-
dsy that the s37,5oo mark had peen
THE same army that has put the heo
crass drive lover the top" served on
~ third Liberty Loan committee ana
Wv state the assistance and co-opera-
49, If the citizens during both cam
-; ens ;s most inspiring Since the
go work was started new spirit
seams to have taken hold OF the TOWN.
5;ssansions and rivalries having disap-
neared. and the committeeman state
thev have been received in all sectlcns
Of the city by citizens VINO are easei
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
SUNDAY BASEBALL
FOR RED CROSS FUND

Boston, May 24.-The first Sunday
game Of professional baseball in this
city will be played next Sunday aft
ernoon between the Chicago and Bos-
ton American teams. The game VIII
be in the regular championship Sc
ries and will be moved up from Mon
day. All the gross proceeds Will pc
given to the Red Cross war fund
Because the proceeds are to go TO
charitable purposes, the usual war tax
will not be collected
The consent of state and city au-
thorities has been obtained for the
game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
SALE OF CHEWING GUM

The sale of chewing gum yesterday
on the street corners and in hotels by
the Red Cross workers totaled splendid
results and large quantity of the chew
ing gum which was left to be sent to the
soldiers was given to the soldiers from
Texas who stopped over in Birmingham
for several hours.
Mrs. Henry Dean was chairman of the
chewing gum committee. The sale con-
tinued until a late hour last night and
a good sum was raised from the sale,
and the soldiers were given much pleas
ure. while the money went to the Red
Cross fund.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
MI1sICAL pRORGRAMME

A quartet of Red Cross workers rem
dered musical programme last night
at the Tutwiler hotel which was
greatly enjoyed. These singers sang
patriotic songs, and those seated about
joined in with the most familiar ones.
This quartet was composed of Miss
Ethel Burger. Mrs. Dwight Bayley, Mrs.
All Ryan and Mrs. f. T, Cowherd, ana
these Red Cross workers Will also sing
this afternoon at o'clock at the
Strand theatre where special Rel
Cross picture will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
w1NcHELL ASSUMES DUTIES

Atlanta, May 25-B l.. Winchell
former traffic director of the Union
Pacific railroad, arrived here last night
to make preliminary arrangements Pc
fore assuming the duties as regional
director of railroads in the south to
which position he was recently APP
nointed by Director General of Rail-
roads McAdoo. Mr.. Winchell succeeds
| G. Fl. Markham. who has been appointed
director of the newly formed Allegheny
region.
One of Mr. Winchelfs first announce
ments on his arrival was the appoint
ment of George r. Loyal. of the South
ern railway. as assistant federal direc-
tor. Mr.. Loyal was formerly assist.
ant to Vice President Coapman. OF
the Southern.
Mr.. Winchell will return to Chicago
Tomorrow to wind up his affairs there.
He will take official charge of the At
lanta office on June l.
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ton today, advising with the ieue'
railroad administration respecting the
amendment of successors to the de-
posed presidents of the Pennsylvania
and Baltimore and Ohio railroads ~
is understood. also that he is giving
advice as to the most efficient men
"a nut IN charge of the railroads Of
the south. notably the southern ana
I.ouisvi,le and Nashville. w. l.. Ma
nother is mentioned as probable fed
eral manager of the Louisville ana
NasbviIle. In this connection. it is
reported that Director General McAdoo
has Louis Jeffries. counsel for the
southern, in view for an important as
sipnment. Mr.. Jeffries formerly rep
resented the Southern in Selma.
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e. ]. Roche Paroled

Montgomery, May 25.-(SpecfaL)
E. ]. Roche of Mobile. who was con-
victed of murder in the second degree
for the killing OF Thomas Mcmahon.
and has served two years OF 10-year
sentence, was granted parole by Gov
ernor Henderson today. The governor
stated that q certificate had been filed
showing that Roche had practically
lost the sight Of one eye. and that
the other was affected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
Draftmen Arrive

Camp Sheridan. Montgomery, May 70
Especial DRAFTED men are being
brought to Camp Sheridan in large
numbers from Ohio and other states
to fill all organizations of the Ohio
division to full war strength. Because
of the preliminary training the men
have received in other camps, there has
been no delay here and they have been
placed in the ranks with seasoned men.
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Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red
Cross has grown to such proportions
in it's efforts to relieve suffering
humanity that The Age-Herlld will
publish Red Cross bulletin daily.
Contributions to this column from
workers throughout the district viii
be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
Cash report

Ninety-four baners at $3.50 s14i; one
unmounted banner, 81; 81 wells, at 10c,
s. 10; to Barnett Lumber company for
poles si4; to Brown Rogers company for
painting, IS; to Wimberly & Thomas for
staging, s1.45; to Loveman, Joseph q
Loeb for knobs and taclSs. $3.50; cash
on hand, s112.15; total $3.50
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
UNIT REPORT

Report of unit No. for Red Cross BAN
ners:
Banners mounted by unit No. /. 2os;
baners sold at Bromberg's. 81; delivered
to Miss O'Neill for volunteers, 40; de-
llivered to Mrs. f. II. Cabaniss, A; re
turned unsold to headquarters, IS; total
2o3
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Slip in State Tax Law

Montgomery, May 25.-(Special.)
Attorney General Lloyd Tate has found
that through slip in the law there is
no state tax on junk dealers doing
business in towns of from 5000 TO 10000.
The law says junk dealer in town
of 10000 shall pay $25 year, and one
residing in or near town of less
than 5000 must pay $40, but no ref
/, is made to towns of more than
and less than 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26
MARKHAM GOES
TO TAKE CHARGE
OF EASTERN ROADS
ny HUGH w. ROBERTS

| Washington, May 25-(Special.)--C
H. Markham, recently transferred from
the control of the Southern railroad
'divison to the eastern, is in Washing
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% assist in this great cause for sui
fering humanity.
Bessemer has rung up record that
few towns in the state will beat, and
one which the larger cities of the slate
will admire
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26

all were sold a short time after they
were placed on sale. The flowers were
donated by the Fraser Nursery company
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26

one thousand sweet peas were sold on
he streets yesterday by Red Cross work
ers nth snlenaid results. and practically
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-26

and neat sum was realized from the
sale to be given to the second Red Cross
war fund drive.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
BUSY ENOUGH.

A woman was walking through a
village when she noticed a small boy
leaning on gate in front OF one of
the residences. The boys attitude
did not betray any great amount of
ambition.
II am surprised to see you stand
ing here. my little man." said the wo-
man kindly. why do you idle away
your time on such a beautiful after
noon?"
81 am not idling." defenslvely de-
clared the boy. II am working for a
thrift stamp"
Working for a thrift stamp?" won
dered the woman who couldn't see
any signs OF labor.
"Yes. ma'am." returned the boy.
"Mr. Smith Is sitting on the veran-
da with sister, and he told me that
he would give me the price of a stamp
II / would watch for father"
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
SUGAR FOR CANNING.
Person May Obtain Not Over Twenty
five Pounds at One Time.

Dealers may sell persons needing
sugar for canning and preserving
purposes not to exceed 25 pounds at
one time upon the execution OF GER
tifcate in the prescribed form. These
blank certificates are furnished the re-
tailers by the county food admins
traitor
The federal food administrator
states II must be understood that the
sugar must not be sold for canning
and preserving purposes unless rec
ord is kept OF each sale upon one of
the certificates, properly signed by
the purchaser and the retailer max
ing the sale.
No other form OF certificate will he
permitted, and on the first day OF eacl
week the retailer must mail to the
federal food administrators at LANSING
all certificates on which he sold su-
gar the previous week.
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GRADUATING DRESSES.
Should Be of the Simplest Character
Possible This Year.

Approximately 100000 boys and
girls and young men and young wo-
men will graduate from high school
and college this spring and early
summer, and approximately 100000
from the elimentarv schools. II each
OF the 100000 should spend unneces-
sarily $40 Ca slight estimate) on grad
uation exercises, costumes, etc, the
total would amount TO $3.000,000. IL
half OF those graduating from the low
er schools spent unnecessary an aver
age OF only five dollars, this would
amount to something over $3000,OOO,
which is not an unreasonable estimate
Graduation from school OF any grade
is an important event in the lives OF
young people, and in ordinary times
any reasonable expenditure in con-
nection Herewith is legitimate and
should not be objected TO. But these
are not ordinary times. We are en-
gagged in the greatest war of all his
tory--in a life-and-death struggle
between militarism and democratic
freedom, in which the fate our coun-
try Is involved The cost in money
is already great and will be much
greater before 1t Is ended.
School authorities all over the coun-
try are urging as a patriotic duty
that graduating classes in all schools
make their exercises as simple as
possible and refrain from all ostenta-
tious display of dress in order to
avoid all unnecessary expense and to
invest the amount saved in War Saw
ing Stamps.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
MAY WITHHOLD INFORMATION,
Local Authorities May Not BE Per.
mitted TO Diyulge Draft Facts.

All information concerning draft
calls will be withheld from the pub
lice. IL plan being considered by the
war department is adopted. This pol
icy has been urged by army officers
Tor some time, and II is known to be
under serious discussion, with the
probability that II will shortly be an
nounced.
Tremendous calls are planned for
the next several months. The reason
for the proposed secrecy is to prevent
the enemy from learning exactly
how fast the United States is increas-
ing its army.
Germany knows that men are sent
10 training camps only as fast as
space Is provided by withdrawal OF
trained troops for overseas shipment,
II was pointed out by one OF the ad-
vocates Of the new plan.
BY checking up the published ac-
counts OF draft calls, fairly accu-
rate estimate OF the number OF men
going TO France can be made. BY
Withholding all figures on the number
OF registrants ordered into militar,
service, the enemy will be confronted
with the necessity OF depending upon
spies to secure information now
made easily available.
To secure greater secrecy, IL the
plan is put into effect state and local
authorities will be ordered not to di-
vulge any information covering draft
calls.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE.

1t Is probable that the next officers
training school which opens at Camp
Custer May Is. will close either in
France or on the way overseas. An
order recently issued states that the
training school Is to be an integral
part OF the division and will move
with the division. The three months
course with possibility OF an added
two weeks as in the case Of the third
school would bring the date OF clos
ing way into August. In as much as
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
HOLSTEIN FOUND GUILTY.
CONTINUED From Page one)

Continued From Page one)
due, no doubt, largely to the showing
of prior excellent character on the
part of Holstein and lack of ability on
the part of the u S. attorney to show
any strong motive for the crime.
Holsteln had enjoyed an excellent
reputation, and had the confidence of
both his friends and his employers.
this TO so great a degree that at first
the charge that he committed the
crime was received with incredulity
Nor did survey OF his personal affairs
show any pressing reason why he
should have robbed the mails. An
other inexplicable feature OF the case
is that a man OF his apparent intelll-
gence should, II he had determined
on such a project, have so signalIy
failed 70 plan II so that suspicion
would not at once point in his direc-
tion.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Miss Bennett spoke to the high
school Friday about the Red Cross
drive.
Mr.. Tomlinson entertained the high
school the first half hour Friday af-
ternoon with few selections on the
piano which were greatly appreciat.
! ed by the pupils.
In Miss Whites baseball league the
ninth b beat the eight b by the score
| OF 6-3.
The County Garden club leader Is
planning to hold childrenis and
young peoples meeting May 81 in the
Forest Park auditorium. We now
have over 600 gardeners lined up In
the schools OF Crystal Falls and this
is the first meeting for the purpose
OF arousing enthusiasm and getting
this large number 10 take up their
gardens in the right way from the
beginning There will be several out
OF town speakers, as we'll as local au-
thorities, on gardening Parents are
requested TO allow their children 10
come out for this evening meeting.
The city grades furnished severa
special stunts in the parade last Sat
urday among which were a negro reg
iment led by negro general a Red
Cross nurse on a travelling canteen
dispensing coffee, sandwiches and
cheese among the soldiers; the God
dess OF Liberty; knitters, the home
guard, starving people OF Europe and
marching in the form OF Red Cross
The high school did not have indi-
vidual displays, except the CONNER
cial department which had float, be-
cause n majority OF the members be-
longed either to the Red Cross or the
military training class.
The senior class has requested the
board OF education not to give the u.s.
ual amount of roses for graduation on
( account of the war conditions this
year. The girls have also agreed t
keep their dress expense as low as
possible and in so doing are fulfill
ing the request of the U. S. Commits
sion OF Education who have asked
that all graduation exercises be as
simple as possible doing away with
unnecessary expense.
Many OF the teachers and pupils of
the high school as we'll as Forest Park
heard the talk given by Corporal
Willard in the city hall Wednesday
evening.
The Y NJ. G. A. will hold their
meetings as one class during the sum
mer months instead OF the individual
classes which will be organized again
next fall.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
Guardian Angels.

On Sunday next, May 26. there will
be one mass only at Crystal Falls, al
s O'Clock; high mass will be at AL
pha at 10 o'clock
The Eastertime will expire on Sun
day, next-Trinity Sunday. Those
who did not make their Easter duty
are requested to do so Immediately.
Instructions for the first Holy Com
munion and for confirmation are or
Saturdays and Sundays at 300. First
Communion OF children will be OF
Sunday. June Both and the confirma
tion will be administered by the Rt.
Rev Bishop Els, ID. d., on Sunday
July Z.
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s4,17OOis,e5O SUBSCRIBED.

The total OF the Third Liberty Loan
is s4,17O.O1s.65O. an oversubscrlption
of 39 percent above the three billion
sought. The number OF subscribers
was about 100000. Every federal
reserve district over-subscribed, the
Minneapolis district going to 172 per
cent, the highest, and New York dis
trict to 124 per cent, the lowest
In announcing these figures last
week Tuesday, nearly two weeks after
the campaign closed, the treasury ex-
plained that the total may be changed
slightly by later reports from Federal
Reserve banks.
This is the most successful loan
the United States has offered. both In
number OF subscribers and in the sum
realized" said Secretary McAdoo in
a statement
The Minneapolis total and percent
age follows: s1s0,S26.350. or 172 per
cent
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
PUBLIC FORUM.

Editor Diamond Drill:
II seems TO the writer that the
thanks OF every loyal American is due
our sheriff in forcing some men t.
come out from behind their windows
and others TO drop their tools and
take place in the Red Cross parade
last Saturday. One other thing needs
attention. AS a participant in that
parade / noticed that when our Flag
was carried past the Lockwood hotel,
gentlemen, some OF whom looked TO
be travelling men, lifted their hats In
honor OF Old Glory
Are some OF our home men pro
German, or lacking in patriotism, or
don't know enough to lift their hats
when our national banner is carried
by? Perhaps a crack on the head
will help them to understand that II
Is their duty TO do H. II, when our
oNANNh ihtn paoo uOWn lht ciIttL lDlf
evening on their first lap to France,
and to whip the kaiser, the sheriff and
his deputies will pass down the street
Just in front of the flag and order
every man 10 uncover IL might help
us to fall into line with other com
munities. If they refuse SO to do, let
him be arrested on the spot. II will
meet with the approval of every one
who understands why he takes such
a step. It might not make some OF
them more patriotic. but II would pre-
vent outsiders thinking that we had
no inclination to respect the Stars and
Stripes. When the last lot OF select
men marched to the depot some OF our
patriots CD were too lazy to stand
upon their feet when the boys march
ed by The front Inc trench In
France Is the place where they ought
to have be MADE 10 stand.
A CITIZEN.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
-" N I1----177-.-.-------
ARRESTED AT CLAIMING.

At Charming recently a young man
named Raymond Shay In an intoxi-
Gated condition, made free with two
bottles OF whiskcy, endeavorIng &c
dispose OF II by treating his friends
at dancing party. lie was Undue
eds to tell whore he got the booze. +"
II transpired that. on the last wet day
In Michigan, an auction sale OF the
remaining stock OF John Cuculi was
held, and the auctloneer sold some o.
the whiskey to Shay. who from all ac-
counts looks to be over twenty-one
though It Is said he Is under age. Mr.
Cuculi Is held for selling liquor 20
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
ORE SHIPMENTS.

The movement OF ore from this
range to the Escanaba docks has now
reached a large volume In addition
to the shipments OF the daily produc-
ton. ten or dozen steam shovels are
now loading cars at mines served by
the North Western road. The ST.
Paul road is handling some ore from
this district despite contrary reports
early in the season. The total move
mont OF ore is about 500 carloads
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
Great Wheat Stocks
Isolated.

It's the shortage In ships that
Is putting the Allies and the
United States on wheat rations.
Great stocks OF wheat are iso-
lated In India. and Australia. At
great sacrifice In ship space and
use the Allies are forced TO Sc
cure some wheat from Argentina.
On January /. Australia had
stored 100000 bushels Of
wheat that was ready for ex.
port-but there were no ships
Then cnme the new crop with
an exportabie surplus OF 0,000,-
600 bushels. Now Australia has
approximately $4,000. 900 BUSH
els waiting for ships.
India, at the same time, had
7OO0O,OO0 bushels OF wheat
stored for export. During April
bO.OO0,OO0 bushels more out of
the new crop Will be added to
the pile.
Argentina closed the last ship
ping season with 100000
bushels OF wheat left In the
stock available for export. The
new crop will add l35.00o.0o0 to
the left over.
1t is not a problem that the
wheat does not exist In the
worid-it is entirely a problem
of shipping. which has thrown on
America the obligation OF divid-
Ing our stock with the Allies.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
~. Marks Episcopal.
Sunday school.

10:0O-Sunday school
7:30-Confirmation service.
Bishop Harris OF Marquette will
confirm class and will preach q
sermon This Is the first visit OF the
bishop co-adjutor TO this city.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN.
Another Bond Issue TO BE FlOated BE.
fore January I.

The fourth Liberty Loan will not
be launched until fall. possibly the
middle of October and probably will
have the same minimum amount OF
sS.OOoo,OO0,O00 as set for the third
drive. Although the fourth bond is
sue is at least five months distant, the
treasury department has begun to
blaze the way for its progress. The
brst step is an appeal to the artists
and photographers for designs for
posters, window cards, automobile
windshield stickers and novelty fea-
tures in advertising.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

Have your Lawn Mowers, Sickles,
Scythes, Shears, Knives. ETC., sharpen
ed and repaired at the
CITY REPAIR SHOP.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

the division is expected to move be-
fore August the school will neces.
sarily move with 1t.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

STRAYED OR STOLEN White
pony. Reward offered. Notify this
Office.
Evening journal., 1918-07-26
CALL FOR Kh|TTERS
SENT OUT FROM DIX
More Than $4,000 Sweaters
and Wristlets Wanted
for Men There
SEWAGE CONTINUES
TO BE A MENACE

CAMP DIX. Wrlghtstown. ~ j., July
26-Quick remedylng Of the conditions
at the Camp Dix sewage disposal plant
that have alarmed Federal and State
health authorities and for nearly three
mouths have kept the communities
along Crosswicks Greek in terror OF a
typhoid outbreak are promised by the
War Department in a message today TO
Major General Scott The announce
ment VIII be welcome news to resi-
dents OF New Egypt and nearby towns,
who have discovered that conditions,
horrible as they were before, have be-
come inexpressibly worse during the
present hot wave, until scores Of peo-
pie have been actually forced from
their homes by the nth and stencil.
A cooling plunge in a spring fed
swimming pool soon will offer respite
from the terrific heat TO thousands Of
soldiers daily as the result of an an
nouncement that reached comp yester-
day to the effect that the State Board
of Health would interpOse no objection
to the erection of the great pool at
what is now Hargroves pond, along the
road between the camp and Browns
Mill. The project, planned by Sol Metz
ger, Y. NJ. G. A. camp athletic director,
has been held up for several weeks by
complaints lodged with the State
health authorities by communities on
the lower Rancocas Creek which draw
a water supply from this stream
into which the stream empties. The