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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

iHOIC III dcJlC COllJIOl Iiuot OG.
 Information to the war industries boards purpose in calling the meeting was refused today by Bernard M. Ba- ruch and other officials and every effort was made to guard carefully the fact that leading steel men of the country had been called in.
 SITUATION SERIOUS
 Officials familiar with the steel situ- ation said today that shortage in steel and pig iron, which has shown little if any improvement since the steel men pledged themselves to de- vote their entire capacity to govern ment orders, made tomorrow's meet ing imperative. Increased demands of the allies for steel and the inability to meet in full American require ments, are the chief factors.
 WILL FAKE ISSUE
 The steel men are. understood to be prepared to take issue with the war industries board over the actual needs fer steel Officials in tho various war making branches of the govern ment are said to disagree on just how far the board should go in con- trolling the output of the steel mills. Some officials take the position that certain of the war making agencies have not given definite figures as to their actual requirements because they have not been able to determine them. Until this is done, they say, 1t IS un- fair to the industrial life of the coun- try to take what they regard as radi- cal action
 Recently after the war industries board notified the steel men that they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Another Airplane Destroyed by Fire in Mysterious Way
 at the Pensacola Station

Pensacola, May 1s.-Another airplane has been destroyed by fire at the Pensa- cola navy air station in mysterious manner Last night between [ and s O clock one of the new type of machines, sitting idle on the ground, was seen sud- denly to become enveloped in flames and was a complete loss. The flames en- dangered a number of other machines that were nearby. Last week a machine caught fire while in the air. causing the and the serious injury of Chief Quarter master R. I. Henderson.
 According to reports. machinists were engaged last night in going over their machines to see that they were in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
HUGHES ID HAVE
 ENTIRE CHARGE 0F
 AIRCRAFT INQUIRY
Former Supreme Court Jus tice Notifies Gregory He Will Come as Soon as
 Possible

Washington May Is. Charles F.. Hughes today notified Attorney General Gregory that he would come to Washing toi. as soon as possible to take up inves- tigation of the airplane situation on request of President Wilson. Although the Attorney General made no announce ment of plans for the inquiry after com municating with MT. Hughes today, it is understood that MT Hughes will have fuli charge. and will be assisted by Will liam l.. Frierson. assistant attorney gen eral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Gang of Negro Riveters
 Break Worlds Record

Baltimore. May 16,-A gang of negro riveters. working at the sparrows Point plant of the Bethlehem Steel corpora tion, broke the worlds record for driv- ing rivets in steel steamship today.
 Charles Knight drove 1875 three quarter inch rivets, 25.s inches long. in nine hours.
 The previous high record was 4442. es- tablished in shipyard in Scotland
 Portland Ore, May 16.-By driving 4oS9 rfvets in nine hours q crew at the ship yard of the Northwest Steel company established today what is claimed as a new American record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
37 German Airplanes Brought Down in One
 Day by British Flyers

London. May 1G.-Thirty-seven Ger man airplanes, 25 of which were de- stroyed. were accounted for by Britt ish airmen Wednesday,. The official statement on aerial operations tc- night reports marked increase in the activities of both aerial forces on- the western front. The British continue to Lombard railway stations and bilicts behind the German lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Perry Joins Honor List

Montgomery. May 16.--tspecial) Perry county has joined the 3s other counties that have levied local tax for public schools under the amend ment to hle constitution made in 1e1s. The state educational department has been advised that 435 votes were cast in favor of the three-mill tax and 9S against in the election Wednesday. A great majority of the counties levied a three-mill tax. while the others levied two-mill tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
 AMERICAN TROOPS GREATLY DESIRED 0N ITALIAN FRONT They WOulG Enhearten the Civilian Population and Soldiers, Washing
 ton Hears

Washington. May 16-Italy. in an In- formal way has made known to the United States that the presence oi American troops on the Italian front IS greatly to be desired, it became known here today. A few thousand men under the American flag, Italian officials feel would enhearten the Italian civilian pop ulation and their troops.
 Italy has ar abundance of man power, but desires the inspiration that would De afforded by the presence of American forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
South Carolina Woman
 Lawyer Wins First Case

Greenville. $, C.. May Is. The first legal case ever pleaded by woman law yer in South Carolina was tried here to- day. Miss James Perry, who was re- gently admitted to practice law in this state. representing the defense. She won the case. Miss Perry also has the dis tinction of being the first woman ad- mitted to practice law in South Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
VIOLENT FIGHTING TAXES PLACE ON
 AS|AGO PLATEAU Battle Seems to Center on Short Line Between Two Great Mountain Peaks ENEMY TRENCHES ARE TAKEN AT TWO POINTS; ]; FIGHTING ELSEWHERE Artillery Activity in Flan- ders and Picardy Marks
 Situation on This
 Sector
American Guns Active
 on Front in Picardy

With the American Army i'll France, May 16.-Several fires were set in Montdidier and behind the German lines by the American bat teries last night. Enemy communi- cations are continuously battered by the American heavy artillery, and the aerial services on both sides aIe active. The infantry, however, has not been engaged.
 The Germans are using search lights every night French of ficers give high praise to ths American artillery units for their accurate work Two German air planes were brought down yester- day by French aviators in this sec tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
War Industries Board Calls Secret Meeting
 Steel Manufacturers
Whole Question of Curtament of Production Save for Government Purposes Will Be Threshed Out. Present Situation of Uncertainty Said
 to Be Very Unsatisfactory

Washington May 16-A secret and important meeting of the steel committee of the American Iron Steel nstue headed by Ebert H. Gary with the industries Board been called here for tomorrow.
 The whole question of curament of will be hreshed be the steel The will be asked
  controlling either
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Hardwick Abandons Bill to Prevent Compulsory
 Army Service Overseas

Washington, May l6.-senator Hardwick of Georgia today formally abandoned his effort to prevent compulsory service of Americans overseas When his bill, introduced last August, to prohibit mil- tary commanders from ordering drafted men overseas unless they voluntarily enlist, was called up in the Senate today, he moved that 1t be indefinitely post pOned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Man, Wife and Two Children Burn to Death
 in Home Near Dora

Jasper. May 6.-tSpecial.)-w S. Ken edy, his wife and two children were burned to death in their home near Dora last night. Ii Is thought that Mrs. Ken edy, who was insane, set fire to tae house while the others were asleep. An other family living in part of the house escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
News From Sectors Held by Americans Will Come in
 Official Reports"
BRIEF STATEMENT IS
 MADE OF FIGHTING ON SOUTHERN FRONT
Three U. s. Aviators Are Cited for Bravery by French-Snipers
 Are Busy

Washington, May 16.-Pub- lication today of the first American ''official commu- nique'' prepared at expedition ary headquarters i'll France, inaugurated what is expected to be a daily report to the American people on what their soldiers abroad are doing.
 In giving out the text of the state ment Secretary Baker could not say definitely that one would be forth coming daily hereafter. That rests with General Pershing, but MT. Baker indicated his hope that the expedition ary commander would find it possible Ito allow that course
 As to the military situation r, the two sectors held by the Arterican troops, the communique was e, seeeding- ly brief. Increased artillerI activity on both sides, both north of Toul and in Lorraine, were noted. with the com ment nothing else to report" Most of the statement was devoted to official |accounts of the daring and enterprise 'of American officers and men in scout ling and raiding operations and in the air.
 HOPE OF OFFICERS Army officers here hope that while General Pershing may as yet feel that lit would be improper for him to issue formal statements as to operations where his forces are holding sectors in French corps or army fronts, he will be able to follow up today's practice (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Germany Assures Uruguay
 No State of War Exists

Montevideo, Uruguay, May 16.-Thc German government has informed Uru- quay, in response to the request for definition of the relations between the two countries. that it does not coi.- sider that a state of war exists.
 A German submarine recently held up a steamship on which mission from Uruguay was travelling to France, and detained the mission. The com mander of the submarine explained his action by saying Germany considered that a state of war existed with Url- quay An inquiry was addressed to Germany by Uruguay with the state ment that if Germany considered her. self at war with Uruguay. the Uru- guayan government would declare war- Subsequently, the Uruguayan mission was permitted to proceed to France.
Evening star., 1918-01-14

COLLECTOR and salesman
permanent position to right party
salary and commission. Address
SeAG6cA
Evening star., 1918-01-14
MANIFESTATIONS.

ACCOUNTANT. expert. desires work auditing,
preparing balance sheets and profit and loss state.
,nents, systematizing, etc.; would accept pesms.
nauk responsible posftim: bns< scHMAeeS, z 4
l1s laeA q
Evening star., 1918-01-14

MEN capable to take charge Of
our branch stores; good pay while
learning the business. Hoffman
Co, rs 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-14

FIRST TCI4AsS skirt hands: those who have ex-
psxaenee WkA la1i f1k1ae aAaA sp1aA "a
Evening star., 1918-01-14

YOUNG WQMAN, white. asaist general work;
ho1E.. = .; ~ Sunday woek. Dairy Lsoeh,
- -
Evening star., 1918-01-14

Men Over 80 Years of Age for
outside commercial work; good opportunity for
ambitious men. Apply ONCE manager. Potomac
Electric Power Company, cor. 14th and sts
n u
Evening star., 1918-01-14

YOUNG COLORED MEN, from
Is to IS years old, for delivery
department and general work
around store; only those with
best references need apply. Call
at 527 18th st. NV, between 9
and 10 am. Julius Garfnkle &
Evening star., 1918-01-14

CHAUFFEUR for cleaning, and
dyeing establishment. True &
Co, 2442 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-14

COAL CLERK - Experienced
preferred. Address, stating age
and references, Box 266-D, Star
Office. =
Evening star., 1918-01-14

CHI NJ F FEURS and
helpers for furniture truck.
Apply in person to Mr.. L.
E. Talbert, at House &
Hermann's, 9TH and Eye
NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-14
wANTED-HELp.
MALE-ContlnueA.

SALESMAN-To sell stock of a
large manufacturing company re-
Gently organized in this city; the
officers and directors of this COM
pany are well known Washington
business men; liberal commissions
paid. Call Room 4o1, Washington
Loan and Trust building.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
Sunday School Lesson
COMMENTS BY REV. ERNEST BoURNER ALLEN D. D.
Pastor of the Washington Street Congregational Church
and the Marion Lawrance Sunday School, Toledo Ohio
When the glory of the Lord was pass
ing by"

When the glory of the Lord was pass
ing by"
"There is pretty story told by
Martin Luther of a good bishop who
earnestly prayed that God would re-
veal to him something more than the.
Bible tells about the childhood of
Jesus. At last he had dream. He
dreamed that he saw carpenter
working with saws and hammers and
planes, just like any carpenter. and
beside him little boy picking up
man in green dress, and called them
both to dinner, and set porridge before
them. All this the bishop saw in his
dream, himself standing behind the
door, that he might not be perceived.
Then the little boy, spying him, cried
out, why does this man stand there?
Shall he not eat of our pOrridge with
us?' Thereupon the bishop awoke.
This charming little dream-f fable car
ries with it beautiful and an i'm
portapt truth. 1t is the carpenters
Child who wants all the world to
share his porridge with him who has
conquered the heart of humanity"
ii. "Straightway."
''Straightway, or its equivalent, is
one of the favorite words of Mark.
He is impetuous and eager for action,
like his friend Peter. If there is any
good thing to be done he would have
it done "straightway." If there is
any duty to be fulfilled he would not
leave it until tomorrow but attend to
it "straightway." If there was any
man whose burden could be lightened,
or whose heart could be touched by
the Gospel message, Mark would be
at it "straightway.
How immediate is your religion in
meeting human needs? How prompt
is your service in responding to the
call of duty. Are you straight
way" christian? Or do you think that
tomorrow will do? Hear the words
of Jesus: I'VE must work the works
of Him that sent me while it is day
for the night cometh when no man can
work"
The war has laid upon us the neces-
sity of doing some vital things
"straightway." The other day heard
II friend speak who has just returned
from the French front. He says that
the need for our men and our money
!! cannot be over estimated. Gifts now
for the Red Cross, the Y. NJ. c. A. and
similar work are urgently needed. He
said that $1,000 given now would
be worth $4,000 given in three
months. Can we realize this emerg
ency and meet the need? Let us do
so "straightway,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
Texas Boy Has No Arms.

Fort Worth, Tex.-There doesn't
seem to be anything that Frank 8.
Coleman of 71s South First street,
Temple, Tex, can't acquire, unless 1t
is a pair Of arms and a left leg that
might permit him to walk like other
boys.
Even with handicaps that would
discourage grown man, Frank is
making game fight to gain posi-.
tion in the world. He intends to study
law and practice law and with that
purpose in view has written County
Judge Corley of Dallas asking how he
uses the appliances which have help
ed him carve out a career without the
aid of hands.
II visited the Judge last September.
I couldn't use the same thing they
used by him because he has an elbow
joint and have none," the armless
wonder wrote.
and raised in Temple-the best town
n Texas" Frank wrote. He uses a
typewriter with the aid Of hooks at
tached to his arm sockets. Judge
Corley spent much time and thought
on my appliances and am glad to
call him my friend. In February I
completed my harness and that en-
ables me to use my hooks well by
my shoulder muscles. I first learned
to write with my toes, then my teeth,
then later with the stubs of my arms
and now l use my hooks for every.
thing.
"All of the city officials are my
friends and call me judge. My school.
mates call me governor.
'T am spending my vacation time
reading law in Hon. John B. Daniels
Office. I expect to finish high school
here, then the state university. Then
hope to practice my profession in
Temple"
Frank operates a typewriter with
the skill that would arouse the envy
OF a typist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
HOW WHITE WOMAN CAME
NEAR BEING AN INDIAN.
Kidnapped by Squaw When Child,
but Rescued by Mother After
Exciting Chase.

Omaha, Neb.-If Mrs. Josephine
Carroll, of South Omaha. had become
a little Indian papoose as she was
slated to have been, one Of OInaha's
most enthusiastic charity workers aud
night school instructors would be
missing today. Ne.
Mrs. Carroll was once slated TO be
papoose. A squaw so wished her when
her parents were not looking. The
sQuaw kidnapped the child little
more than half century ago when
Omaha was buffalo pasture.
There was rescue. But it never
got into the papers. There We're no
papers to print thrilling adventures
that occurred around the Missouri
river bluffs in those days. The mother
Mrs. John Godola, walked right out of
the house, stopped the squaw and took
the child away from her. If it were
today, the movies would have thrill
er on the screen about it, But that
was before Edison or any one else had
thought of making pictures walk ana
talk; also those were the days when
cfpcTlclCco WlIh liiC "SAS
many and grotesque. A mere lkidnnp-
ping did not attract much attention.
Mrs. Carroll's mother lived at what
is now Thirteenth and Farnum SITS.
At that time 1t was neither Thirteenth
nor Farnam. 1t was just a place in
the hills. prairie and timber The pres
ent Mrs. Carroll was about years of
age. Her mother employed a young
Indian squaw as domestic. All was
fine, but the domestic didn't like to
work. She liked to play with the taby,
however. The baby took great lik'
ing to the brown maid.
One day the brown maid and the
baby's mother fell out. StraigltwaH
the servant was dismissed. Being fired
was a somewhat novel experience 10
this brown maiden. She knew princi-
pally that she was expected to Leave
the premises, and that her pay, what
ever that may have been, was to stop.
When the childah prattle was no
longer heard, the mother rushed OFT
| Just in time to see the squaw disap-
pearing over the hill with the child
| There was holly contested h2ifmiie
race. 1t was a race Of the white and
the rcd. White won and the precious
child was brought back.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
LESSON FOR JANUARY 10Th, 1918

Lesson Title: "Jesus at Work"
Lesson Text: Mark :21-45.
Golden Text: eve must work the
works of him that sent me, while it is
day." John GA.
l. "Moved with Compassion"
Men are measured by the compass
sion they show. The present days
are tugging at the heart strings of
everybody. The people in Belgium,
Poland, Serbia, Roumania, Armenia
how fearfully they have suffered and
haw generously we ought to help
them! Any man is showing some
thing of the spirit of Christ when he
has sympathy for those who are dis
tressed and scattered today and
when he also gives to the limit to help
them. The present times are chal-
lenge to the noblest impulses which
men ever have opportunity to exercise
If they do not give now, then they
must be hardened and hopeless.
The christian conception of God
shows him to be God of compassion.
We get our highest idea Of God thru
Jesus Christ. Jesus was "mOved with
I1e Cdult W
the heart of God toward men. There
fore there is no woe or need, no weak
ness or wickedness, about which God
is not seriously concerned. More than
an earthly parent could be anxious
about His children, God is anxious
about the children of men. See to it
that you do not bring sorrow to the
loving heart of God the Father!
when the golden evening gathered
on the shore of Galilee,
When the fishing boats lay quiet by
the sea,
Long ago the people wondered, tho no
sign was in the sky,
For the glory of the Lord was pass
ing by.
For he healed their sick at even, and
he cured the leper's sore,
And sinful men and women sinned no
more,
And the world grew mirthful hearted,
and forgot its misery
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
WAR BRIDES MAY BE TEACHERS

The school authorities of Terro
Haute are going to make an eXcep-
ton to the rule against the employ.
ment of married women as teachers,
This is for women whose husbands
have gone or will so to war. Super
iutendent Wailes says there are a
number of teachers who had intended
being married and giving up teaching.
butwhose husbands-to.be have gone
into the service. These women will
he permitted to marry and continue
as teachers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
ROOSTER CROWS BACKWARDS.
Tarrytown Merchant Has Freak Fowl
That Puzzles is owner and
Others.

Tarrytown, N. Y.-Jacob Newman,
q clothier living in Washington street
owns rooster that crows backwards.
lie has another rooster that crows
naturally. Tuesday as two strang-
ers were walking by Mr.. Newman's
yard the natural rooster crOwed and
the other answered.
Did you ever hear such an echo?"
said one OF the, men. ITS backward"
Then they looked over the fence and
heard one rooster crow and The freak
rooster answer.
4. Mr. Newman, who was in the yard,
explained that the rooster crowed
backward and II had always puzzled
hiIl.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
WHITE DOVE AHEAD OF TRAIN.
Omen Of Good Luck, Say Shasta
Limited Crew.

Tacoma, Wash.-Every morning for.
the past two months white dove has
taken its place before the number
plate on the engine pulling the Shasta
limited train southwark out Of Taco
ma and flown "a miles in front of the
engine. 1t has never missed a morn
ing during that time, or, to the knowl-
edge of the train crew, accompanied
other trains. The dove is pure white
and is believed to be carrier pigeon.
The crew Of the train has learned to
look on the doves flight as an omen
of good luck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17

taa Special Photographs N. Y. II. Service
Above a group Of embryo aviators
ore learning the details of radi-
ography. At the right a student Is
flashing message to indicate the
exact location Of an enemy's bat
terry or a bursting shell on the battle
sector reproduced before him. This
map is an enlargement of an actual
renrcduction of part Of the battle
front exactly as 1t would appear
from q height of 5000 feet.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17

This bright little homer pigeon sold to the United States
by Major Frank j. Griffin for service in France
Major (iriffins in Eastern poultry show
blue ribbon Soon will he at the front serv.
its country British and French officers that their men ',e
repeatedly saved from preraons positions by releasing homer
pigeons conveying appeals for aSsistancct
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-17
Touchy.

Husband are you SO angry
al the doctor?"
Wife-"When i told him had =
terrible tired feeling. he told me t.
show him my tongue" t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

ETC. which could very easily have
oeeh burned In the alleys. I have
pe".eoly asked this of the prom,
eruy holders, and some have fol-
NV ~" ca my request. but | must have
the cooperation of all il | am TO he
soie TO continue the street and al
icy icy. cleaning, The hauling of such
com oustible waste is unnecessary
expense expense to the city, and could be
eliminated. 'e
GU must appreciate that | an,
Lorced to raise the wages of nv
men IN order to secure laborers I,
was absolutely necessary that I
ralse the wages And considering
me fact that our city will be de-
priVed of some thousands of dol
lars TINS coming year, ask that
all persons cooperate with me. espe-
claiiE at this spring-cleaning sea
son If this is done ] can see nv
way clear to keep the streets and
alleys in good condition"