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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 612-J

High school building Wednesday even Ing In the interest of the united war work drive, according to an an- uouncement from the state headquar- ters Tuesday,
 Private Joe Smith, reported in the Iuesuay s casualty list as being severe ly wounded, is the son of Mrs Addie smith, S630 Main street, Bessemer. He was among the first volunteers to leave Bessemer and was sent to Montgomery, where he was placed in the 167th in- tantry. Rainbow division. He has two brothers who are in military service.
 Another Bessemer man reported se- verely wounded is Corp. Willie K. Lee. lie IS the son of Jack F. Lee, Route 2. Box SSo, and enlisted with Company IC, 167th infantry.
 Bessemer, unit, council of national de- fense met at the library Tuesday after noon, when reports from the various committees working under the head of the council were given. Reports showed a great activity in all branches or war work, especially in the furnish ing or warm, knitted garments to local boys in cantonments. Special mention was made of the Brighton Eastern Star In the report of the chairman of the workroom as having done such large amount of knitting during the past two months
 Mrs. J. c. Wilson, Jr., of Tuscaloosa IS the guest of her mother, Mrs J. H. Wiles.
 MT. and Mrs. J. W. Bryant have named their little daughter Jappie Lorene Bryant
 Mrs P. J. Gillen left Monday for a visit to Meridian.
 Mrs. ". F. Pegram and daughter, Miss Willie Lee Smith, are visiting relatives in Mississippi.
 Private W. F. Smith, Jr., who has been stationed at Fort Thomas, Ky, mas been transferred to the war and navy department at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
MAY NOT BE NEAR

Paris, November 5. 5:3o p. m.-(By the Associated Press )-Premier Clemenceau declared in the Chamber of Deputies to- day that peace might not be so near as some think The premier said, however, that he could assure the House "That the fate of the peoples was henceforth fixed"
 Premier Clemenceau also announced in the Chamber of Deputies that the con- ditions of the armistice for Germany had been transmitted to President Wilson. They were inspired, he added, as were those for Austria, to prevent resump- ton of hostilites.
 Premier Clemenceau said:
 "The terms (to Germany are what President Wilson himself recommended to us for the security of our troops. the maintenance of our military superiority and the disarmament of the enemy in so far as that is necessary to prevent a resumption of hostilities.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

vote The only contesting position that has attracted attention is that of rep resentative in Congress from the Ninth district, and in this race Huddleston received 446 votes and Thompson 36.
 Lieut.. Joseph F. Bumby, United States engineers, died of influenza on board ship en route to France October 4. This news was contained In telegram from the parents of Lieutenant Bumby Mir. and Mrs. H. E. Bumby of Orlando, Fla, who are at present in Hoboken. N. J. Lieuteant Bumby was buried at sea on October 5. He formerly lived in Besse- mer and graduated at the Bessemer High school, later taking an engineer ing course at Auburn.
 The cartons for the Christmas pack ages to be sent the Bessemer boys who are fighting in France are at the Red Cross headquarters over Pegram & Pat tons drug store on Nineteenth street and Second avenue. It is requested that those who have received labels call for boxes at once. The Red Cross room will be open for this purpose every day this week from 9 to 12 o'clock In the morning and from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Mrs. ". W. Hollingsworth, chairman of the woman's committee, united war work drive. has announced the follow ing chairmen as her assistants: Mrs. kittrell Trotter, chairman of the First ward; Mrs. Rose Huey, chairman of the Second ward; Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth, chairman of the Third ward; Mrs. W. D. Taylor. chairman of the Fourth ward; Mrs. Lucy McAdory, chairman of the Fifth ward; Mrs. c. E. Abbott. Reeders; Mrs. J. s. Winters, chairman of the booths. The woman's commit tee will report to the same office as the mems committee and very har- monious drive is anticipated
 A. M. Harris, New York banker, will address a gathering at the BeSSemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
War Work Literature
 To Be Sent Out Free

The postoffice will circulate war work campaign literature without charge for postage, according to information re- ceived from Washington.
 Tomorrow county chairmen of the unit ed war work campaign will deliver cir culars to the postmasters at offices from which go out rural carriers. These cir culars tell the people. what their money Is doing for the boys lover there and on Friday each carrier will take enough of these circulars out with him to place one in every box on his route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
"Pay Mo or Freeze, l" "Pay Mo or Freeze"

Alex Williams, a negro, wa
 rested 'fo day" yesterday mol
 at Avenue E and Twenty
 street by Officers Jones and Kicke and placed in jail on 8 charge Q larceny of coal. Alex said he l been ''readln' in de papahs 'bou folks goin' to have to pay mo o freeze" and he didn't propose to d either as long as coal cars an sacks were plentiful. He had car ried one sack home and had tw ready to carry when caught by tn officers. He acknowledged to th officers that it didn't belong t him, but that he wanted to avoi catching cold. They took pity o him and carried him to stear heated apartment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
News Of Bessener
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Bessemer, November 5.-(Special.) ) The street tax was increased from s to s5 at the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening. In a res
 olution introduced by Mayor Jones, sug-
 gested by the health department of the city in conjunction with the county health officials, an assistant health of- lficer was recommended appointed and
 the name of V. o. Bishop was sug-
 gested for the position. The salary
 of this officer will be paid jointly by
 the city of Bessemer and the county
 $150 a month the amount being decided upon. The resolution was adopted and Mir. Bishop will enter shortly upon his
 duties.
 Mayor Jones recommended the build ing of barn for the housing of the city machinery and the feedstnff used
 by the municipality on the Eastside at a cost of about 5000, which was voted upon and carried.
 Damages to the amount of s3000 were asked by J, D. Terry, claiming that he was. injured by a fall into a ditch near Feeders last September, from which he had suffered a broken foot. 1 This request was referred to the city
 attorney and the street and light com mittee.
 An ordinance was introduced and passed prohibiting the use of sidewalks for the display of goods, wares and merchandise.
 A complaint was made by Alderman Tillman about the street car service on the Jonesboro and pipe works line, es- pecially the late afternoon service, which was referred to the mayor and street committee.
 light vote was cast in the general election for state and county officers
 in Bessemer Tuesday, owing largely to the fact that so many of the voters are absent from the city, being in the army and navy service. Less than 500 votes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
Farnum at Colonial

William Farnun. one of our really great actors, has one of the biggest suc- cesses of his career in the perturbation of Hall Caine's dramatic story of ''The Bondman," which is the big feature at traction at the Colonial theatre toAay and Thursday.
 "Of the many characters I have DOT trayed on stage Or screen, I will always have strong feeling for that of Jason in Hall Gaines story said William Far mum. The final situation is so big, So dramatic; the sacrifice Jason makes is SO intensely human that I am always thrilled when I think of the play"
 "The Bondman" tells the thrilling story of man who sacrifices himself on the altar of love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
AUBURN AND MANDY
 PLAY HERE NOV. 16

Auburn and Vanderbilt will play here Saturday, November 16. This information was given out last night by Don $. Martin, president of the Auburn Alumni association, who stated that the game had been transferred to Birmingham. No arrangements have as yet been made for getting the park. said MT. Martin, and there are mary other details to be worked out, hut foot ball fans may rest assured that the biggest grfdiron battle in the south will be staged right here in the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
BURNETT CLAIMS VICTORY BY 25OO OVER O. ). STREET Reports From Various Counties of District In- dicate Congressman
 Easy Winner.

Gadsden. November 6.-tSpeciaD Congressman John L. Burnett has been reelected over Oliver D. Street, repub- lican of Guntersville. He claims 2500 majority. The vote in Gadsden was as follQws: Burnett, ASA; Street, 115. This Is a little more than half the normal vote. Burnett carried Cherokee by about 75o. Returns from Marshall have not been received and they may be close.
 FIGURES COMPILED BY BURNETT
 Late reports last night from the Sev- enth district indicated the reelection of John L. Burnett to Congress by a majority close to 2o0o. MT. Burnett at his home in Gadsden, stated at mid night that he had won and estimated his majority at between 1500 and 20o0.
 According to returns received by him he carried Etowah by TOO majority, Cherokee by 500, Cullman by $50 and DeKaIh by 400. He lost Marshall by 400. St. Clair was reported to be close.
 Sufficient returns had not been re- ceived upon which to base an esti- mate of the majorities in the other counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
MUSIC, STUDY CLUB
 BOARD WILL MEET

Mrs. C. J. Sharpe has called meet ing of the members of the Music Study club board this morning atl1 o'clock at Cable hall for the purpose of making plans for the coming of the Paris Con- servatory orchestra on Thursday, Mo- vember 14. at the Tutwiler hotel It is most urgent that all members be pres ent, as matters of importance will be discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CROSS MEUSE IN FORCE

With the American army on the Sedan Front. November 5. p. m.-- (Ry the Associated Press )-The American army has thrown a formidable force across the Mouse to the east bank. The enemy resistance here has been broken to the point of demoralization and the Americans are pushing northward toward Stenay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
Hart at Strand

William s. Harts newest picture at the Strand is proving the most popular of any of that stars prooucuons The en- thusiastic applause sounds like that of The Birth of Nation." states the mans agement, and Border Wireless" Is in tensely thrilling, besides having many unusual love scenes with this star. The last day of the Strands programme in- cludes Billy Parsons comedy and a Pathe war news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
TRANSPORT OPERATOR
 HERE ON. FURLOUGH

W. o. Watkins, who has been serv- ing as wireless operator on United States transport since June, 1917, is spending a three-day furlough with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. L. E. Watkins. hero. MT. Watkins says his transport has accounted for two submarines with in the past two months. Before Joining the navy he was at the head of the Bir- mingham wireless station until all pri- vate stations were ordered closed by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CELEBRATION CONTINITES

Rome, November 5-Business has been virtually suspended here while the city continues to celebrate the victory over Austria. The demonstrations in various parts of Rome are following each other without cessation. All the stores are closed and the tramways have been forced to suspend service because of the dense crowds thronging the streets
 A notable feature of the celebration is supplied by airplanes and dirigible bal looms. which are flying over the city and dropping flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
FRET ENTERED SUNDAY

Rome, November 5.--Trent, the chief city of Trentino, was entered at 3:15 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Italian cav- airy, Alpini and artillery. according to a semi-official note issued today, giving
 details of the swift advance of the First army on that city. More than 10000 Austrians. including the commander of the Fiftieth Scheultzen division, were captured.
 The Italian flag was hoisted over the |. castle of Buon Gonzglio amid enthusias- tic outbursts by the population
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
ALLIES LEFT FAR
 BEHIND BY FAST
 FLEEING GERMANS
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had taken Beaumont earlier in the day had captured some small hills and woods in the neighboI hood, more particularly in the direction of the river.
 It was due to the smashing of the enemy line at the pivotal point of the main attack that his complete retire. ment was brought about The chief ef- forts on both sides were centered all day upon the river sector. The fighting in the other sectors was less active all though the Americans left reported the scoring of small advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
FIGUREs CoMPILEp BY BURNETT
RESULTS IN DEKALB

Fort Payne. November 5.--(Specia1)
 Out of 20 precincts in 29 Congressman Burnett's majority over Street is 2SS. The complete returns will give Burnett perhaps a majority of 400. Baker. dem- ocratic nominee for representative, has carried the county by about the same majority, while the entire county demo- cratic ticket has been safely elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
'OUCH! THAT OLD
 RHEUMAT|SM!' That's the time to get busy and apply Sloan's
 Liniment

Put it on that rheumatism attacked joint, let 1t penetrate without rubbing. and then---what relief!
 Sloans Liniment won't monkey on the job. It gets right down to business and helps to relieve almost any kind of external ache. pain. or bruise that comes along. Does it cleanly. quickly, economically. From any druggist, any where. The big bottle is economy. BOG, soc. $1.20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS
THEATRES

Jefferson-"So Long, Lefty" Matinee and night.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and nboto weekly.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudevllle. rnotodrama and weekly.
 PHOTOPLAYS Strand-William S. Hart in "The Bor- der Wireless"
 Odeon Two-"Fight for Millions Colonial-John Barrymore, in The Man From Mexico.'
 Crashing Through to Berlin" Odeon One-Jack Pickford in "The Re- prisal. Trianon-"The Prussian Cur''
 Rialto - Constance Tallmadgk, 'an Sauce for the Goose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

the following telegram to General Pershing:
 The operations begun on the 1st of November by the First American army already have assured, thanks to the valor of the high command and to the energy and bravery of the troops, re- suits of the greatest importance. T am happy to send you my warm est congratulations on the success of these operations."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
ARTILLERY PLANT WRECKED

Amsterdam, November 1.-The destruc- ton of the great Spandau artillery works by an explosion and fire is re- ported to the Weser Zetung. No lives were lost. Spandau is fortified town of Prussia, nine miles from Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
TENANT ASKS $10OO OF LANDLORD ACCOUNT
 OF LACK OF WATER

Dan Merrett has entered suit in the circuit court against the Jackson Realty company for s100o. Merrett alleges that or March 1, 1918, he rented house in Rosedale through the Jackson Realty company upon the condition that the de- fendant should furnish a supply of wa ter for all necessary purposes of him and his family, which he has failed to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CERTAIN TO ACCEPT

London, November 5.--(Via Montreal) In sending the news that the allies have agreed on the armistice conditions for Germany, the Times Paris correspond ent says that the allied successes on the French front leave little doubt of Ger many's acceptance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
WINTERFELDT IN CHARGE

Amsterdam, November 5.-(By the As sociated Press )-Germania of Berlin says that General Von Winterfeldt. for mer German military attache at Paris, will conduct the armistice negotiations for Germany on the western front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
WANTS PUBLIC DECLARATION

Paris, November 5.-Pierre Renaudel, leader of the majority socialists, inter- pelated the government in the Chamber of Deputies this evening, stating that a declaration should be made on all nego- tiations. thus ending secret diplomacy. Foreign Minister Pichon made the mat ter question of confidence and the Chamber supported him by vote of 40 against 62
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
ALLIES NEARING CLIENT

With the Allied Forces in France and Belgium, November 5.-(By the Asso- ciated Press.) )-The allied lines this morn ing were about one mile and half from Ghent, toward which the allied troops continued to press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
TN BLOuNT COUNTY

Oneonta, November 5.-(Special) Returns are coming in slowly. oneonta gave majority of 27 to 29 for demo- cratic ticket. Indications are that the county will go democratic by 250 ma jority. Burnett, as far as heard from, is leading the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
TOOLATE TO CLASSIFY

$50 REWARD for. arrest of party talk ing Briscoe car, license o3315, from in front Of Bijou theatre between and o'clock Tuesday night; has white Firestone plain tread tires on right rear wheel. Burt Henshaw. Fairfield. Ala. Phone Ensley 1463-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
For the Stomach md Liver

Just try one 50o bottle of LAX-FOa WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive Laxative. Pleasant to take. Now made and recomm ended by the manufacturers of Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
WORLD WILL KNOW WITHIN AS HOURS
 IF WAR IS TO END
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to make the armistice a purely military
 measure and which should afford no pos sibility of misunderstanding of the fact that it Is offered to a defeated army All along there has been belief that the German high command has been des- perately anxious to avoid a discussion of the complete defeat of the German arms, hoping instead to make 1t appear when the inevitable collapse came that the army was still in being, formidable and able to fight on indefinitely, and that 1t
 ceased the struggle, not at the demand of it's enemies on the front, but solely because of orders to do so from the civil government, now, at least, nominally in control.
 For this reason the American and all lied leaders determined that to convince the German peoples themselves that their idolized and feared military machine had | been crushed. the military leaders must l be forced to capitulate on the field of 1 battle
 l The important reservation by the allies l as to freedom of the seas is said here to be due largely to a desire to avoid a later protest of deception, since 1t is known that the German idea of free dom of the seas is very different from that held either in Washington or the allied ca pitals.
 President Wilson's own statement on this subject, which has been accepted by the Germans, was contained in the IA principles enunciated to Congress last January 8. The second clause said: Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas outside territorial waters alike In peace and in war except as the seas may be closed in whole or In part by international action for the enforcement of internal tionaI covananfSf ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
SAY OHIO IS
 SAFELY DRY

Columbus, O., November 5.--At 10 o'clock ]. A. White. superintendent of the Ohio Anti-Saloon league, ag- thorized the statement that on the basis of returns received from over the state .Ohio is safely dry.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CUBA RECOGNIZES CzECHs

Havana, November 5.-The Cuban government has recognized the bellig
 erency of the Czecho- Slovaks. A Presi- dential decree to this effect was puo- lished inithe official gazette this morn ing. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
DEVELOPED ANXIETY

Very soon after the address was de- livered anxiety developed in Europe, and particularly in England, as to just what was meant by article two. Apprehen- sion was openly expressed in the Eng fish press that this involved an aban- donment of the right of blockade and of the right to capture enemy property on the high seas and perhaps even a curtailment of the right to maintain fort flied naval bases. which might not only render the British navy largely valueless as an offensive agency, but limits It's usefulness in protecting the empire. La ter. 1t appeared that these were precisely the objects sought by Germany, whose war lords hoped to neutralize the pre- dominance of British naval forces while maintaining in full efficiency its own land armies.
 Alsace-Lorraine is not mentioned in the allied memorandum. The entente gov ernments know, however. and it is as- stunned the Germans understand, that by "righting the wrong done to France, President Wilson meant In the terms &C., cepted by Germany, the return of the lost provinces to France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

In three months. Willard Sheldon, who is employed in an optical con,- pany's factory at Southbridge. Mass. nearly completed two-story house. working on it Saturdays and evenings outside of working hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

In a French factory turbines are driven by water from a reservoir on 9 mountain 600 feet above 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CoNGRATULATEs PERSHING

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun November 6.--(By the Asso- ciated Press. .)--Marshal Foch has sent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

Brevet is a French word meaning commission or warrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

A. M. Harris, New York banker, will address gathering at the Bessemer
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-01-16
GOODRICH ITEMS
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s Miss Lovicie Morris was in Boyer
last week one day to meet the ladies
and help with their knitting. @' "2
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Lingle visit.
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Newcom in
Denison Sunday. IL
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Whey spent
Saturday evening at the home Of her
father, it being his 65th birthday.
Geo. Beaman picked and shipped
his poultry Tuesday.
l.. F. Morris was in Denison Tues.
day to attend a meeting of the old
soldiers relief commission.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Newton and Mrs.
LSterrett and son drove out Tuesday
to spend the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
"A. D. Whey.
Arthur Whey is Smelling his corn
that he sold to the seed company in
Denison for $500 per bushel 1t paid
to hold good corn over.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fink were pleas
ant visitors in Denison Saturday. Mrs.
Fink remained over night. coming up
home on the noon train Suday.
Geo. Beama was a Denison shopper
Saturday.
Gene Fink and J. w. Wilkinson
shipped stock Monday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-01-16

brother, s. D. Newton, returned to Ari
on Thursday. ~.
Steve Newton received telegram
saying that his sister, Mrs s. A. Gin
| namon, of Peoria. would arrive on
Friday for visit. Mrs. Sterret will
return here to visit her sister, whom
she has not seen for nearly 80 years
A farewell party was given Lenuel
Cose by the young people this week
at the home of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Cose. They expect
to leave for the south.
E.. B. Young, of Omaha, came Sat
urday for an over Sunday visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Young.
returning home Monday.
The young people gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Arden Newcom a reception Wednes-
day evening and presented them with
set of silver knives and forks.
The young people undertook to give
Clifford Browne birthday surprise,
but he found it out. Nevertheless all
enjoyed themselves.
Mrs. Grill, of California, is visiting
her son, Herman Grill.
Fred Moeller, E. McNeal and Chas.
Kropf and wife returned from their
trip to Texas Friday. Some OF them
purchased land while there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Morley spent
Sunday at the Abe Galland home.
Quite number OF young people met
at the home of Mr.. Martin Sunday and
enjoyed some music.
Mrs. Christy Is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Zea. ~
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hickman and
Mrs ChriSty visited Sunday at the
Pete Naslund home.
The stores at Deloit close at p. III.
except on Wednesday and Saturday.