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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
INVESTIGATION 0F GAS AND STREET CAR
 SERVICE UNDER WAY
City Commissioners Pleased at Improvement of Gas Service and Hope for
 Better Car Conditions

The investigation of Birminghams street car service was continued yester- day afternoon when an informal discus sion of the data furnished the city by railway officials took place in the of- flee of Commissioner Ellis Brown No decision as to the disposition of the mat ter has yet been reached. and no inti- nation of the probable report that will be made to the commission was given out by the Investigating committee, con sisting of Mir Brown, Forney Johnson and City Attorney Fred Moore
 However. 1t is rumored that the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company will be given another chance to improve their service before any dras- tic steps. such as putting them in the hands of a receiver. are decided upon The commission is highly gratfied at the vast improvement that has been made in the gas service and declare that the gas now being sold by the company is as good that furnished other south ern cities.
 It Is reported that the disposition of company officials to cooperate in the matter of gas improvement will be re- warded by the commission with a post ponement of action on the railway sit uaton in the hope that car service will also be improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
INFLUENZA AFFECTS COAL PRODUCTION From IA to 40 Per Cent De- crease in Alabama and
 Tennessee
of Birmingham. Alabama Statement, August 31, 1918
 IkEN4.G

Influenza has made heavy inroads on
 war work in Alabama and Tennessee, according to reports made to Regional and conversions section of the war 1n- dustries board. Responding to a tele-
 graphic inquiry yesterday the chairman for Tennessee wired that from 15 to 4O per cent of the population of that state was affected by the influenza epidemic, and that production In the coal mines and war industries had been affected in about the same proportion.
 Reports from Alabama to Mr Aldrich indicated that coal production was oft about 15 per cent, due to the influenza, and that in some sections of the state other industries were more seriously af- fected Muscle Shoals, according to these reports, has been hard hit, while Huntsville industries have suffered more than those of any other city.
 N Mr. Aldrich, in reporting this condi- ltion to the war industries board, sug- lgested that the surgeon generals office at Washington get in communication with State Health Officer Dr. Welch, swho is now at Huntsville, and render aid lin stamping out the epidemic.
 sS The government has already takeh charge at Muscle Shoals where highly essential industries are located.
 MT. Aldrich leaves tomorrow for Wash lington, in response to a summons from the war industries board for consult ltation about the work of his department lin the Birmingham zone. He would have gone today, but decided to stay at home Ito celebrate his birthday. All of his lchildren will be here for the event, and Ihe could not forego the opportunity of being with them on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
CHARLTON POSTPONES
 HAIRSTON HEARING
Strike Agitators Cited to Appear Be- fore United States Commissioner

The preliminary hearing of Dee Hair ston, charged with obstructing the op- eration of the railroad by mishandling freight cars in violation of orders, start ed yesterday afternoon before United States Commissioner Kenneth Charlton. and after swearing the witnesses the hearing was continued until November 6 at 2 o'clock. The hearing of J. A. Dod- gen was also continued to November at o'clock. and that of Will Perry con- tinued to November at o'clock.
 George Williams, Douglass Grisham and Earl Nnnnaly. charged with having caused Louisville and Nashville freight handlers to quit work or strike, will be given preliminary hearing before Commissioner Charlton on November g at II o'clock
 The above mentioned men were the first to be arrested in Birminrham under section II of tfe act of March 21- 19lS,. of the federal control bill. which makes it a federal offense for any one to in- terfere with or impede the possession, use. operation or control of any railroad property or transportation system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
STROUD GOES TO WASHINGTON FOR
 FULL INSTRUCTIONS,
Manager of Alabama Operators and Manufacturers Association Will Familiarize Himself With
 War Board Work

At meeting of the executive commit tee of the Alabama Manufacturers and Operators association yesterday at noon the recently elected manager, B. K. Stroud, was instructed to go to Washing ton at his earliest convenience for the purpose of familiarizing himself with the workings of the war industries boa rd He will spend several days in Washing ton and then go to Cleveland, Pitts burg and St. Louis to study the organi- zations and conditions in those cities
 The three cities named are the best organized along the line of war work Of any in the country, and it is the inten- ton of the Alabama association to pat tern their work in so far as practicable after the organizations in those cities.
 MT Stroud will be absent from Bir- mingham for about two weeks. and when he returns he is expected to enter actively upon the work of putting Alabama man ufacturers and operators in line for gov ernment contracts 10 greater extent than they have heretofore been engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Sergt. Bruner Located
 in French Hospital

According to message received by Mir. and Mrs. s. A. Bruner, their son, Sergt. William T. Bruner, reported missing since April, has been located in hospital in France, where he is suffering from severe wounds As vet no particulars as to the nature of the wounds have been received. Sergeant Bruner enlisted shortly after the Pres idents call and had been in actual service for several months before be- ing reported among the missing. Trac- CTS were sent out after him but he was only located last week.
 Mir and Mrs. S. A. Bruner formerly made their home in Birmingham. put are now residing in Holly Springs. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17

He was dying for you, that this fellow calling "Kamerad" could not carry YOUR baby through the streets of Birmingham on the tip of his bay onet.
 Notice those last four words BUT I WENT ON" so, too, will Birming- ham go on. Go on buying Liberty Bonds, go on buying War Savings Stamps, go on refusing to listen to any weak-kneeded, spineless, dollar daffy pup who talks of any kind of peace except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!
 "Over there" they answered "Kamerad" with cold steel.
 Over here we must answer it with cold cash.
 He "went on." We, too, will Ego on."
 Germany has not surrendered-yet- and rumblings of the Kaiser's downfall must not be construed as meaning the end of the war. This $6,000,000,00 Uncle sam iss asking us to raise has all ready been spent and if peace should be declared tomorrow, this bond issue, and maybe another one would have to be be subscrib ed" said John Sparrow, publicity general of the allied armies. Two million more must be raised in Jefferson county by Saturday night"
 Murray Brown, the General Foeh of Birmingham drive, radiates senthus- iasm like base burner does heat and his sunny disposition has warmed up many tired warrior whose ardor had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Quota of Towels and Sheets Not Half Raised;
 Appeal to All to Help

The following appeal is made to the patriotic and public spirited citizens of Birmingham by Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss, chairman of the execu- tive board of the Red Cross, and Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley, chairman or the linen shower: It has been our boast that when our government has called upon us we have answered promptly, gem erously and gladly.
 The call is before us today to sup ply our part of the hospital sheets and towels. The need is great. especially today. In the face of our national epidemic of influenza.
 The call is urgent. The quota ex- pectcd of BirminSham--4OOO sheets and I5.O9O tOwels--is not half con- tributed. Thousands of our boys lie III in camp hospitals. Their needs are obvious.
 Men of Birmingham. turn to your desk, and write n check as big as your generous heart suggests.
 Women of Birmingham. you al- ways do your part. too. Remember our boys.
 Make check payable to American Red Cross Linen Fund.
 MRS. F. H. CABANISS,
 Chairman Executive Board.
 MRS. OSCAR R. HUNDLEY,
 Chairman Linen Shower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
PRIVATE J. A. SCOTT
 ILL WITH INFLUENZA

| Private John A. Scott of the Canadian army, who has been touring Alabama under the direction of the four-minute men. is ill with influenza at a sanitarium
 fin Meridian Miss, according to a letter
 received by Secretary H. D. Cullen of the four-nlinute men yesterday. He states he is doing nicely and hopes to
 be out in a few days, although he will hardly be able to participate any fur ther in the Liberty Loan drive before it closes.
 E Private Scott left Birmingham for
 Kingsville, Tex, on October 10, and was seized with influenza on the train, be- ing removed to the sanitarium in Me sridan on reaching that place. He was Acheduled for several important speak tng dates in Texas in the interest of the A.ibertY Loan campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
COUNTY REPORTS
Prof. Dickinson's Daughter
 Dies at Farmville, Va,

Friends of Prof. and Mrs. N B. Dick inson will be grieved to learn of the death of their eldest daughter, Miss Leila, aged l5 which occurred at Farm. vile. Va, yesterday.
 Professor Dickinson was principal of the White Dickinson academy until few months ago, when he went to Farm vile. from which place the message an- nouncing the death was received yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
ibery Bonds Are the Richest Heritage For Your Children
With Quota Now Within Hailing Distance Allied Armies Take
 Field With ReneUed Enthusiasm
Health Officers Report

Influenza be the city of Birmingham surrounding county346 burial deaths either influenza issued Outside the city of Birmingham 2s2 fort the ounty.
 While conditions be gradually improving long such dis
 
  This fared nghbo thus to efforts in  hbing public assemblies and kinds should force effec hasb made to the city sson.
 J. D. DOWLING M. D., Health Officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17

been dampered by reverses in the field
 That Georgia man who bought 5000 from Birmingham bond salesmen last week kicked in with another 1000 sron men yesterday afternoon. Because of the fact that I am sometimes forced to visit in Atlanta, please don't pub fish my name," was his only comment.
 boarding house keeper was yester- day solicited by committee who asked her to buy a $100 bond. That's not enough" she said, "Ill take 5000 worth I can do without lot of things this year that I bought last
 Miss Lillian Jordan, a stenographer, called up Col. Godfrey Goldman yester- day and said she wanted another s100 bond. She said she guessed she could double up if the rest of them could.
 Gen. J. R. T. Rives has raised s103,- $50 with his labor division and will get S150,o00 from the pay rolls before the campaign is over. He reports that the railroad shopmen are all going 100 per cent and there is considerable rivalry as to which shop can raise the most money.
 W. D. Tynes of Hardie- -Tynes Manu- featuring company has agreed to put up dollar for dollar with his employees.
 A north Alabama citizen whose coun- ty had already gone over the top handed Chairman J. D. Moore a check for s2000 yesterday for more bonds.
 A negro named Littlejohn, who had bought $50 bond last week reported at headquarters with the following statement: This nigger is going to go you white folks one better. Here's $25 for $250 worth of bonds.'' .s,f. 
 Mike Wertheimer, working man in overalls, set fine example yesterday by buying s2400 worth of bonds and said if that wasn't enough he'd go and borrow some more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
Meetings of Club to Be Discontinued
 During Influenza Epidemic

TEere will be no meetings of ths Music Study club until the influenza has been checked and the ban placed on gatherings of all kinds is raised by the health authorities, according to an announcement made yesterday by Mrs Oscar R. Hundley state presi- dent of music clubs. As soon as tha influenza has been checked and the health authorities permit the holding of meetings. the club will resume it's meetings and will take up the pro-
 gramme as scheduled in the year book
 through the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
BISHOP MURRAY
 IS HERE ON VISIT

Bishop John G. Murray of Baltimore, of the Episcopal diocese of Maryland, reached Birmingham last night for a brief visit with friends. He is the guest at the home of s. F.. Thompson.
 Bishop Murray was for long time rector of the Church of the Advent in Birmingham and has hundreds of friends here who will be glad to greet him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Jasper Term of Court
 Postponed Indefinately

The term of the United States court which was to be held at Jasper Mon day, October 2l has been postponed on account of the influenza epidemic and all witnesses summoned to appear there at that time are requested to disregard the summons until notified later just when court will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
LOCAL MARINE IS
 KILLED IN ACTION

MT. and Mrs. J. P. Gray, 1908 Mont Igomery street, Birmingham. have re- lceived news of the death of their son. ISergt Frank H. Gray, of the Forty third company, Fifth regiment, United States marine corps, now in France. Sergeant Gray has been in France jsince June, 1917, and, according to lthe message, was killed at Chateau IThierry. June 12, He is survived by lhis parents and three sisters, Mrs. c. TIT. Ford, Mrs. J. w. Bradshaw, and Mrs w. M. Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Motor Scout III

Motor Scout Arthur Brookins is in a serious condition as the result of an attack of Spanish influenza He was att tending the funeral of This brother at Miledgeville, Ga. October Ii when he was suddenly stricken with the disease and had to be broue home on a cot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17
Dolun the Home Stretch
 With the Liberty Loan
 e fired point blank paces hit in the belly BUT WENT ON;

then he threw his pistol and threw his hands and yelled Kamerad! but Kamerad Hell! Say, pal, didn't stick him pretty?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-17

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05
PEANUT DEAL OF
ALMOST $3OO,OOO.OO
PERHAPS THE LARGEST TRANS
ACTION IN THIS PRODUCT
EVER IN THE STATE.

The Importance of the peanut in
the commercial world is shown by a
transaction in Dawson in the last few
days, which perhaps is the largest
in this product that has ever occurr-
ed in Georgia.
The Dawson Cotton Oil company
has sold for itself and allied plants
at Shellman, Cuthbert, Camilla, Syl-
vester and Boston the stocks of pea
nuts on hand, aggregating 1876, 900
bushels, the purchaser being the
Southern Cotton Oil company. The
exact sum paid in the transaction has
not been given out, but it is known
to be between $275,000 and $780,
900.
There is not a product for which
there is reader sale than the South
west Georgia peanut. Many carloads
have been shipped from Dawson this
season to New York, Massachusetts,,
Illinois, Virginia, Mississippi and
other states, and in numerous in
stances a single carload has brought
from $4,000 to $1,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05
DISTRICT THRIFT
CAMPAIGN BEGUN
CHAIRMAN PICKETT HOLDS A
CONFERENCE WITH COUNTY
CHAIRMEN IN AMERICUS.

Hon. D. C. Pickett, chairman of
the Third district savings campaign,
held conference in Americas We'd
nesday with county chairmen rela-
tive to the Inauguration of an ener-
getic campaign throughout the dis
trict.
Besides Mr.. Pickett there were
present at the conference, c. W..
Bishop, chairman for Turner coun-
ty; L. C. Hoyl, chairman for Ter
rell county; John B. Guerry, chair
man for Macon county, and J. E.
Mathis, for Sumter county.
1t was agreed to launch a cam
paign of publicity at once. The dis
trict's quota has been placed by the
treasury department at about $780,
600, and of this total Terrell coun-
ty is expected to provide aboct $44,-
600, or $40 for every man, woman
and child in the county.
Chairman Pickett visited the
Americas schools and offered a prize
of $40 to the child selling the larg-
est amount of stamps during the
school year.
Speaks in RfchIand.
The Richfand News tells of a visit
of Mr.. Pickett to that city as fol
lows: "Hon. Dewitt Pickett, of
Dawson, district chairman for the
sale of government war savings
stamps, advised the faculty and pu-
pills Of the Richland school Tuesday
in the interest of the war savings
work. Mr.. Pickett offered a prize of
two certificates to the pupil selling
the greatest number of stamps dur
ing the term and his offer has added
new life to the work. The little
folks are now doing their utmost to
sell the stamps and win the prize"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05

long and two miles wide, will have a
daily capacity of $4,000 tons, which
is not an excessive amount when it
is considered that every man at the
front in army service requires 200
pounds of supplies of all kinds, in
Guiding food, clothing, ammunition,
medical and engineering equipment,
each day. AS the American force
grows the store will be extended and
enlarged.
Among the many buildings for the
intermediate depot for the American
expeditionary forces is cold storage
plant being built under the supervis-
ion of engineers from Chicago pack
ing houses. This plant must receive
and forward 1000 tons of meat daily
In addition it must produce 500 tons
of ice each day, which will be used
in supplying cars on their way to the
front. The meat plant has capacity
of 5000 tons a day.
The site for the store is in a dia-
mond shape. At the entry are two
miles Of switch warehouses, each with
double tracking on either side. TIC
the right is the ordnance depot. Then
comes the gas house, where will be
stored cylinders charged with deadly
gases, engines for propelling them
gas shells, bombs and gas masks. Al
another point will be the medical de-
pot for medicines, instruments, band.
ages, and all other appliances neces-
sary for the health of the troops anc
the care of the wounded. Other build.
ings will contain food and clothing
and indications are that at all times
by the ships now unloading Ameri
can stores at practically every port
of entry in France.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05
store 6 MILES LONG;
DEPOT FOR U.S.. ARMY
on MILES RAILROAD TRACK IN
7FRLACED AMONG BUILDINGS.
CAPACITY $4,000 TONS A DAY.

The greatest department store in
tbn world, designed to supply every
need of the American soldiers when
Cen Pershing and his men take over
large sector and. commence i'm
portant military operations, is spring
inc ND in France. The survey for the
mammoth intermediate depot, as it is
known in army circles, were made in
August. The first railroad track was
laid in September and now the site
has the appearance of railroad yard
in a seacoast town. Buildings will be
erected here and there, to facilitate
the handling and storing of supplies
and to guarantee a reserve stock at
all times.
Meat Plant Gives Fair Idea.
The store, which will be six miles
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05
AN AVIATOR In PAJAMAS
GOES RAIDTNG The GERMANS
To Bring Down a Lot of Huns Have
to Be Patient, and Practically
Live in the Clouds.

Live IN Cne NIouoS.
NOTTINGHAM, England.-The
late Captain Albert Ball, one of the
youngest and most successful of
British fliers, in letters received by
his father, former mayor of Noting
ham, just before the aviator's death,
told how he went up to fight in the
air within nothing but his pajamas
on.
con a few occasions" he wrote,
II haven't had time to put on my
clothes, and I've gone up in my pa
jamas. 1t was jolly cold, l can tell
you, but, unfortunately, / can't pre-
tend l have ever brought down a
machine when dressed like that. To
bring down a lot of Huns you have
to be patient and practically live in
the air. Sometimes you may make
ten flights in one day and never get
single fight"
Ball also told of a fight with for
midable opponent when neither could
get an advantage on the other.
"We kept on firing until our am
munition was gone" he said, "and
when we could not fire any more we
burst out laughing and flew together
side by side for a little distance. He
was real sporting Hun like Boche.
I should have been sorry if I had kill
ed him, and I think he would have
been sorry if he had killed me-"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05
LEE COUNTY NEGRO is
KILLED OVER IN TERRELL.
Companions Claim Accident, and No
Arrests Have Been Made.

Friday three young negroes who
live on the l. P. Cooke plantation in
Lee county, near the Terrell line,
went after load of wood, taking
with them a gun. One of the ne
groes was killed, and it is claimed
that his death was due to an acct
dental discharge of the gun, which
was lying on top of the wood. It
occurred over the line in Terrell
county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05

SAVANNAH, Ga.-John D. Rock
efeller passed through Savannah yes
terday en- route to Ormond, Fla. Did
he travel in a private car? He did
not Private cars are not used even
in the most exclusive circles this sea-
son. The best John D. could get
was a Pullman section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-02-05

"Du Barry" Theda Bara's latest
and most wonderful picture. Thurs
day, at the Palace Theatre. Admis-
sion IS and 25 cents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-25
RAILROAD FROM OuRCQ TO IA
sAzOs ONLY WAY LrET ~
WHICH TO ESCAPE
ENEMY FIGHTS TO CLEAR WAY
General Foch May Press Advance
ON Hun Positions From Three
Sides

Washington, July s5, Massed
German reserves are keeping open
the Jaws OF the trap General Foch
has sprung In the Alsne- Marine re-
gion. In desprate effort to stabal-
ixe their lines without the crushing
Of the forces wIthdru wing from the
Chateau ThIerry and Marne sallents.
Official report To the war depart
mont shows that the enemy has hut
a single railway to get material out
OF the pocket into which he has been
forced. The situation was graphic.
ally explained by General March
chief OF stan. In n mid-weekly CON
ference with newspapermen. For the
last two days. General March said.
the employment OF probably 10 d.
visions OF fresh German reserves on
the Scissors Jaw OF the trap has
practically steadlcd the line there.
On the eastern Jaw front the enemy
has been crushed back moro than q
mile and half on ten-mIle 'front.'.
further imperlllng his whole POSI-
tion In the salient from which he Is
endeayorlng 10 eStricate his troops.
THE railroad running from Sois-
sons 10 Chateau Thierry now Is elth-
er in our hands or under our fire."
General March said "The only way
in which the enemy can get out now
or yet supplies over railroad Is by
tho remaining line from Nanteuil
on tho oured TO Basosos on the river
veslc.
at was necessary for him, n he
did not Intend to be caught abso-
lutely In pocket. to keep troops
from advancing and emitting off this
road. which would put him entirely
at the mercy of the allied forces"
Some officers here are of the opn.
lon General Foch was rushing for
ward masses OF heavy artillery by
which with alrplanes he would
pound the interior Of the German
position from three sides.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-25
ARMY OFFICERS ARE
WRONGLY ACCUSED

Washington, July 25.-A formal
statement from the war department
today denounces as entirely un-
founded any inference tending to
involve army officers in accusations
OF wrong-doing in connection with
the contracts for army raincoats.
The statement follows:
Robert J. Thorne, assistant to
the acting quartermaster general.
after preliminary Investigation In
regard to the raincoat inspection
scandal in New York. states that
any suspicion of the integrity of the
army officers is apparently without
a shred of evidence to substantiate
the statements. The affair has been
greatly magnified to the extent that
great injustice is being done to the
reputation of the army officers"