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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
ONF|SCAT|ON OF
 COAL NECESSARY ID
 RELIEVE SUFFERING
Dealers Selling More Than One Ton to Customer to Be Summoned by the
 Fuel Board

The Jefferson county fuel board confis- cated two more cars of coal yesterday and turned them over to retail dealers for distribution among the residents of the city who are without fuel at this time. Complaints coming into the office wero of such nature that. it was stated by the board, the confiscation of this coal was absolutely necessary to alleviate the suffering of the residents in several sec tions of the city.
 The board met yesterday morning, and ways and means for relieving the pres ent coal famine in Birmingham were dis cussed The matter of dealers not com- plying with the orders issued by the beard, requiring each dealer to sell not
 more than one ton to a customer, and then only after the customer had signed on hand, was brought up. It was stated
 that one man in Birmingham had secured
 three tons of coal while his neghbor:
 were unable to secure any amount. The
 names of the dealers violating this order of the board were reported, and they vii be summonsed before the board. Tn, 
 purchasers of the fuel will also be sum moned.
 Chairman Frank B. Fowlkes stated ht had received a message from the chair mar of the fuel board of Biloxi. Miss. asking the assistance of the local boar' and requesting them to send him two O three cars of coal. as the people ther were freezing, and all available woo I had been burned, and great distress wa being caused by the lack of fuel. Nu merous complaints are being made at tn office of the board of the eXcessiv charges made by drays and wagons fo hauling small quantities of coal, and thi
 matter will be looked into by the prope authorities with view of revoking tn license of all those found guilty of thi practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Rules Governing Dealers in Corn Are Modified
 by Food Administration

Montgomery, January 15-(Specialo Following a conference with the national fuel administration at Washington. Richard NI Hobbie, food administrator for Alabama, has announced that pre- vious orders have been modified so deal- CTS in corn need not take out license from the food administration unless they ship in carload lots. This will permit farmers to purchase corn from their ten ants without going to the trouble of ob- taining licenses and making reports, but Administrator Hobbie emphasized that all unlicensed dealers must pay the pro- ducer a fair and reasonable price and when they sell it they must collect only fair and reasonable profit. Violations of this provision may result in proseeu- tions or in the cancellation of the con cession and the issuance of an order re- quiring every dealer to obtain license.
 Through regular and active channels the food administrator will keep in con stant touch with the operations of all dealers not under license and infringe ments of this proviso will immediately result not only in trouble for the viola tor, but may result in a revocation of this concession and the placing of all dealers under license as first contem- plated" said Mr. Hobbe
 This ruling will enable the small deal CT to purchase corn and resell same and the farmer and planter to purchase from lis tenants and neighbors without being bothered by a license and the making of reports. In this connection we desire to emphasize the fact that farmers are urged to take their corn to local mills for grinding wherever possible. It is de- sired that they take only well-cleaned corn and the administration has ruled that the millers must give toll by weight and not by measure. For 56 pounds oi clean corn they must give 4S pounds ol meal. In this way large consumption of corn meal will be encouraged ant
 much wheat be saved. The 70 to 90 mil | lions of bushels of wheat just released :, to the use of the allies will be savet without trouble or annoyance even If ou people will increase their consumption O tkeir native product, which has so Ions
 been the standby of masses of our peo ple.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
STAG AT ATHLETIC
 CLUB BIG SUCCESS

The first monthly stag of the Birming- ham Athletic club was held last night in the gymnasium before a large gath ering of members The entertainment proved a decided success from the start, and each offering was we'll received.
 A plenty of comedy, song and dance was presented. The battle royal, as usual, proved a riot.
 Prior to the entertainment several talks were made to the members, who were urged to secure a new member and work for the general interest of the club on all lines. Dr. James F. Dedman, Herberts Cobbs, aCoach Thomas. President Afford. and others made brief speeches.
 Retiring Secretary J. B. Beavn was presented with handsome diamond stickpin by the members. Mr. Beavin severed his connection with the club after four years of efficient service. D. R. Lindsay, the new secretary, was introduced to the members, and took charge of the club affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
FUNERAL SERVICES OF JOHN B. DONELSON AT
 THE MASONIC TEMPLE

Funeral services over the remains of John Branch Donelson. ST. aged 67, who died Sunday night, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Masonic temple. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons, Eugene and John Branch, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. C. F. Under- wood of Birmingham, and Mrs. c. H. Chew of Houston, Tex
 Mir Donelson was a pioneer citizen of Birmingham, and had a wide circle Of friends and acauaintances. He was prominent in fraternal circles, having taken an active part in the work of orders to which he belonged.
 The following are requested to act as pallbearers: Active Frank V. Evans, Sam Erckert, John Calman, J. H. Ed mondson, w. W. Dent, Harry w. Myers, A.. NJ. Reeves, Dr. H. w. Taylor; hon. orary, F. c. Obear. J. T. Wiley, N. l.. Laurell, F. Lee Mccall H. Giant Miller, George Ashe, J. R. T. Rives, Charles Geohegan, J. D. Matlock, Dr. w. w Ransom, Dr. w. P. McAdory and E Scales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
People Must Make Further Cut in Flour Consumption
 States Food Administrator

Montgomery. January 15.-tSpeciaD
 As result of the urgent call of the al-
 lies for additional wheat to supply the
 armies in Europe. citizens of Alabama and the United States must make an
 other sacrifice by reducing the consump-
 ton of flour bread in America, according
 tc Richard M. Hobbie. state fuel admin
 istrator. Herbert Hoover. national food
 administrator, has promised the allies a minimum of 75 million bushels of flour and maximum of 90 million bushels and shipments will be started as soon as ships can be secured.
 In order to reduce the consumption of wheat in America, citizens will be called upon to observe wheatless Wednesdays and to have one wheatless meal each day. During the next few days home cards will be distributed which will urge the people to observe the wheatless days and meals and in addition to have meat less Tuesdays. one meatless meal each day, and porkless Saturdays. in order ] that meats may be released for the al
 lied armies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
THE NATIONAL FIELD
 TRIALS CLUB OPENS FIFTH ANNUAL RACES
Six Thousand Dollars in Liberty Bonds and Cup Worth 5000 Will Go
 to Winners

Calhoun, January 15.-The fifth annual field races of the National Field Trial club was begun here to- day at the club preserves. Part of the all-age stake was finished during the day. Six thousand dollars in stakes are offered by the club with cups ag- gregating s3000. One of the features of the field trials this year is the paying of the prizes in liberty bonds
 instead of currency.
 Seven races were run today In the all-age stake and the event will be finished Wednesday.
 The order of running of the all-age stake follows:
 Square Edges and Commissioner Amorette O'Crahn, old Joe's Wick and Jay P's Boy. Adam and Louisiana Bill Old Joe's White Fox and Randy Kid, Commanche Rap and Miss PansN, Gunny and Narobi, DeSoto Frank and March Gale. Rodney J. Whitestone and Rowena, Parmitchie Fritz and Nap onechee Ferris Manatoba Rap and Royal Flush, Brightfield Freckles and Franks Den, Mary Montrose and Jack Davis, Jr.
 Of the seven braces run. general opinion was that DeSoto Frank Com manche Rap and Randy Kid stood out above the others. The drawing Tor the | first trial occurred Monday night. The race was to have taken place Monday, but weather prevented many | of the owners and the judges from getting in on time c. T. Dozier of
 Alabama and c. I. Pierson of Terre Haute, Ind, are the judges. i The first stake of the club was the all-age and in 1916 the derby and
 champion purse were added. and this year the inaugural stake, with purse l of $2500, will be run for the first time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
The Soldiers Kit

From the Popular Science Monthly
 Our soldier boys learn many things besides actual soldering. When they return to their prosaic tasks after the war, there will be many a bank clerk, for instance, who will be eligible to join the cobblers' union. Of course, there are shoe-repair stations all along the lines of battle. but so much depends upon the condition of his sho.s and his conse- quent foot-comfort, that most of the boys carry a little cobbler's kit and make small repairs themselves.
 The kit consists primarily of hollow handle, the top of which unscrews to disclose the awl. screwdriver. cobblers' tacks, and other essentials for repair work At the opposite end of the device is a spool of waxed twine. which threads immediately into the awy when the awl Is screwed into place. When some other tool. such as screwdriver or knife blade, is to be used. it is screwed into place instead of the awl. In addition tC his shoes the soldier may mend his torn 1 leggins and his saddle traps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
|GARDNER'S DEATH ID CAUSE PROBE OF ARMY CAMPS Resolution Is Introduced by Representative Gard
 of Ohio UNPRECEDENTED
 MARK OF RESPECT i, Body of Dead Officer Will Lie in State and Funeral Will Be
 Held in Capitol

Washington, January 15.-Arouscd by the death from pneumonia of Maj. Augustus F. Gardner, formerly one Of their number, members of the House today agitated congressional tnvesu- gafion of camp and hospital conditions not only at Camp Wheeler, where the former congressman died, but gener- ally throughout the country. Repro sentative Gard of Ohio introduced resolution to that purpose, drawn in broadcast terms, and many members indicated their support.
 A precedent breaking wave of sorrow and sympathy swept over the House today at news of Major Gardners death. Democratic Leader Kitchin announced that if Mrs Gardner agreed to the plan when she arrives here with the major body tomorrow, there will be funeral services at the capitol, where the body vi.dld lie in state.
 No such mark of respect has ever been paid to a former member of Congress.
 The Senate adjourned in the after noon in respect to the memory of Major Gardner, after hearing a eulogy by sen ator Weeks, who held up Gardners ca reer as an example of patriotism to the young men of the country, and adopting a resolution of sorrow and sympathy fol the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
GERMANS FAIL IN ATTACK ON FRENCH
 ON VERDUN SECTOR

Paris. January 15.-German troops who attacked the French lines on front or 200 metres in the Chaume wood, north east of verdun. today. succeeded in gain ing footing in some advanced ele- ments, from which they were driven out by the French, says the official statement from the war office tonight. In Lorraine a French raid resulted in the capture of 20 Germans.
 Rome, January 15.-By an attack in the Monte Aselone region. on the northern frcnt, the Italians have gained consider able advantages, and inflicted very heavy losses on the enemy, says the war office London, January 15."Early yesterday morning a strong hostile raid northeast of Armentieres was repulsed," the war office reports During last night We raided the enemy's trenches north Of Lens, bombing his dugouts and securing some prisoners and machine gun. otherwise there is nothing to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Service Flag Presented
 to the Fire Department

A large service flag has been pre-
 sented to the Birmingham fire depart
 ment by Mrs. H. Swope, a resident Of
 Woodlawn. The flag bears seven stars,
 representing the number of firemen who
 resigned their positions to volunteer for
 service in the United States army and navy.
 The flag will replace smaller one, which has been on display in the front window of the Central station in the city hall building. The new flag, which is made of wool will fly from the second story of the Central station, and as members join the colors an additional star will be added.
 Mrs. Swope has presented a number of service flags to various associations and firms in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
TIRED OF LIFE Constant Backache
 and Rheunotism
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 No wonder Mir. F. A. Wooley, brake. man on the road from Dallas to Jack son, Texas. .'was tired of living"
 II saw Foley Kidney Pills adver- tised," he said. 'T took some and after . short time was thoroughly cured and am having no more trouble.
 Your kidney ills will disappear-- and with them tho backache and rheu- matism, by the use Of Foiey's Kidney Pills. Once your kidneys become will disappear like magic.
 There's nothing to equal the genu- inc. Will help any case of kidney or bladder trouble not beyond the reach of medicines. Contain no harmful drugs. Try them.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Heflin Secures Increased Appropriation to Enforce
 the Cotton Futures Law

Washington, January 15.-tSpecial) Representative Heflin made a fight be- fore the committee on agriculture today for an increase of $25,000 in the appro- priation for the enforcement of the cot- ton futures act The committee granted d the increase. A part of this amount will be used for purchasing cotton to be used in making standard grades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
ROY ELLAM AGAIN
 TO LEAD NASHVILLE

Nashville, January 15. = Especially the annual meeting of the Nashville baseball club held here tonight. Roy El- lam was again selected to lead the Vols in 1918. President Shropshire, who sev- eral weeks ago announced that he in- tended to retire from baseball and de- vote his entire time to his campaign for the Tennessee gubernatorial nomination, but later repudiated that statement, was reelected president of the club. Chris Hauey was again chosen as secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Silent MinnesOtan Will Be Chairman and Represent
 Public Interests
WADDILL CATCHING IS
 EMPLOYERS MEMBER
John B. Lennon and John J. Casey Will Look After Employees.
 Women Represented

Washington. January 1o.-Six men and one woman were named by Sec retarv Wilson tonight to form the advisory council that will assist in the administration of war labor pro- era mme entrusted to the department of labor bv the President, John Lind former governor of Minnesota, is chair man of the council and representative of the public, and the other members are:
 Representatives of employers; Wad' dill Catchings. president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, Bir- mingham, and of the Platt Iron Works, Dayton. o. Chairman of the war committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States> and A. A. Landon. general manager of ths American Radiator company tvlce president of the aircraft production board and president of the Buffalo, N Y. Chamber of Commerce.
 Representatives of employees: Johf 1 B. Lennon of Illinois, treasurer of thi American Federation of Labor, and John J. Casey of Pennsylvania, for mer member of Congress.
 | Economist, pr. l.. c. Marshall of tho University of Chicago.
 Representative of woman: Agnes ] Nestor of Chicago, president of thd Women's Trade Union league, mem Der of the defense council women's | conference and former president ol the Glove Workers union.
 i In statement announcing the ap' Inointments Secretary Wilson said;
 "The popular demand for nationa labor administrator was in effec granted today when Secretary of La bor Wilson assumed the administra | tion of comprehensive war labo l programme and appointed nationa
 war labor board of six men and on woman, to be known as the advisor! council. to assist him.
 FULL POWER GRANTED
 "This is in accordance with the re cent action of the council of nationa defense, with the approval of tn President. In placing in the hands
 the Secretary of Labor the formulatlo
 and execution war labor administra
 tion, it gives to the department o labor full power to deal with ever phase of the war labor problem, in
 cluding the distribution, transporta ton, housing and training of work J erss and effects that centralization an unification that has been sought b
 the government labor, capital and tn
 public.
 "Unity of action between the var ous departments is assured by the 1T
 tetnion of Secretary Wilson to late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
DEATHS

Mrs. Albert Wordy-Aged 75, died yes terday at the family residence, 1901 F Avenue c, south. Funeral services were held from the residence yes terday, interment following in Elm wood.
 Andy B. Smith-ARed 6s. died yester- day at local infirmary. Remains will be sent to Vincent for inter- ment.
 Joseph Ogden--Aged v, died yester- day at the family residence, Soe South Fifteenth street. Funeral serv- ices will be held Thursday after noon from the residence at o'clock with interment at Forest Hill ceme- tery. Deceased was a pioneer resi- dent of Birmingham. He Is survived by his wife, one son, A. T. ogden Of Washington. and Mrs. c. J. Phiester of Birmingham
 Jer n. Goodman-A former resident of Birmingham. died Sunday at Den- yer, according to word received here yesterday by friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

increase the council by the appoint ment of representatives from the war. navy and agricultural departments and the shipping board.
 The labor administrator and his advisory counci1l at once take in hand the questions of standardization Of la bor policies. the providing. distribu- ting and maintaining of stable and adequate supply of workers, labor di- lution of training. priority demands the adjustment of disputes and the safeguarding of employment, living and housing conditions The advisory councill study all phases of the proo- lem. make recomm endations ana plans for additional machinery and supervise their execution.
 EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
 "The United States employment service, now 8 separate bureau Tn charge of John B. Densmore as di- rector. is already being expanded to take care of the task of economic dls- trbution of workers.
 "The transportation of workers. in or der that short-handed sections may quickly be supplied from others where surplus of labor may exist, is under con sderation. X revolving fund of SSOo,0OO for advances of cost of transportation to wage earners has been asked of Con gress. Such advancement of transporta- ton cost is especially required to facili- l tate the transfer of workers for ship | building and harvest labor. WANT PUBLIC SUPPORT | 'The success of this national war labor programme will depend largely upon the
 support given it and it's administrations
 by the public generally and by all em- l ployers. employees and their organiza- 1 tic ns.
 1 Employers and workers alike were called on today by the employment serv- l ice for aid in recruiting industrial work
 CTS to back up the fighting men. It was I estimated that for every soldier on the ! firing line six civilians are needed to supply him with food and munitions, two
 of them behind the lines in France and four at home.
 1 within the next six months" the service announced. i've must furnish ap- lproximately 100000 workers for agricul- ture. nearly 100000 for shipbuilding 1Oo 600 to man the ships, 250,0o0 for trans portation and 25o,000 for the manufacture of munitions. Other war industries vii call for similar number"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
MASSACHUSETTS SORROWS

Boston January 15-Provisions for of ficial representation at the funeral serv- ices of Major Augustus P. Gardner, former congressman from this state, were made by Governor Mccall and the state legislature today. The governor, in a special mes sage, referred to Major Gard- ners long service to the state and the legislature adopted resolutions expressing sorrow at his untimely death and ex- tending sympathy to the widow and fam fly.
 Lieutenant Governor Calvin Coolidge, President Henry G. Wells of the Senate, and Speaker Charming Cox of the house probably will be designated by the gov ernor to attend the funeral.
 MACON FLAGS HALF-MASTED
 Macon, Ga, January 15.-The body of Mai. Augustus P. Gardner, former congressman from Massachusetts. who died of pneumonia at Camp Wheeler yesterday, was placed aboard a train for Washington shortly before moon today. Mrs. Gardner and Maj. G. F. Kennan of the 106th sanitary division accompanied the body. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery. All flags here were at half mast today.
 Major Gardner gave up his seat in Congress to go into the army and was commissioned a colonel, but al his own request he was reduced to a major in order that he might see more active service. He contracted cold while at the rifle range near here several weeks ago and pneumonia de- veloped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-09
BOB MEN REPORTED
MISSING IN ACTION
ONE GEORGIAN WAS KILLED AND
FOUR WOUNDED.

WASHINGTON, August 9th.-Army
casualties were issued in five lists,
showing total of four hundred and
sixty eight. Killed in action, ninty;
died of wounds, nine; died of accident,
one; wounded severely, twenty;
wounded slightly, two; wounded in a
degree undetermined, forty-one; mis-
sing in action, 303.
The killed in action includes Private
Caradine E. Braswell of Lloyd, Fla
Joseph c. Pickney of Yamassee, S. c.
Peter Washington, of Charleston, S. c.;
Among those who died of wounds
was Marshall w. King, of Iva, S. c.;
Wounded severity, Private John o. De.
laney, of Miami, Fla. wounded in de
gree undetermined, Private Edgar T
Byers of Delray, Fla.
Mechanic Charles r. Gausden of
Midtown, Ga, is missing in action
also Sergeant James Rogers of Green
vile, S. C.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-09
STARTING WORK
ON NEWFAIR
~ TODAY
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON WILL
DEVELOP FULL DETAILS AND
WORK WILL START

Thedirectors of the fair are meeting
this afternoon at six o'clock at the
office of o. T. Cover for the purpose
o fstarting work on the fall fair.
This marks the beginning of plans
that it is hoped will result in one of
the best fairs ever held in this section
of the state. 1t is quite certain that
a representative food show will come
of this falls fair here This, of course,
will include live stock as weel as food
crops of every kind
The work will be pushed rapidly and
faithfully till satisfactory showing
is made. The premium list will be
hurried and brought up to date with
such premiums as prove attractive.
Special time will be given to the
work of the corn and pig clubs and
the canning club club girls and these
will develop show within themselves
that will be very fine. The work of
the two new agents, Mr.. Turner and
Miss Hamilton is already manifest
ing itself in the wide general interest
among the boys and girls.