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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

There are many public spirited men in the Birmingham district, who. despite the fact that they have heavy business re- responsibilities, are giving generously ef their time and means to the various war work activities that come up from time to time. Among them is A. F. TIiileke of Ensley. Notwithstand the fact that he is district director of all the Semet-Solvay inter- ests he has taken an active part in all the campaigns and drives to raise funds for war work purposes. and has held every rank in the allied army, from high private to division general, and held them with the distinction that brings results
 General Hilleke is patriot in every sense of the word, and is always ready to respond to the call to service when ever his countrys needs are involved Although a "gas" maker by profession, he is -one of the most modest of men and never "gasses' about his achieve ments. either in patriotic work or in line of his official endeavor He is a man who has done big things in the past and seems destined to do even bigger things in the future.
 In addition to being a gasmaker, Gen eral Hilleke is also mechanical and chemical engineer and some 30 years ago came to Birmingham and took part IT the construction of the first Birmingham gas plant. He returned to the city in 1902 and was associated with M. H. sherman in the construction of the Semet- t-Solvay plant at Ensley He was transferred to other fields at the comple- tion of the plant but again returned te the district ill 1907, when he was placed in charge of the Semet-Solvay interests in this section of the country.
 Born in Fort Wayne, Ind, about hall a century ago, MT. Hilege was early thrown on his own resources, but with that grim determination to succeed thai has characterized his later career, he worked his way through school and col Iege and soon climbedt round after round the ladder that leads to success He is a self-made man and, incidentally made most excellent job of 1t,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Citizens Asked to Spread
 Registration Propaganda

Montgomery, August S1.-(Specia1.) .)-Ala- bama men and women have been asked to spread "registration day propaganda" on September F, when 100000 men be- tween the ages of IS and 45, inclusive, will register for military service. AL most simultaneously with the signing of the bill and the fixing of the regis tration day by President Wilson Satur day l.. M. Hooper, chairman of the state council of defense, released bulletins that have been sent from Washington the past several days.
 MT. Hooper has asked the people to make September 12 100 per cent regis ration" day in Alabama. He has called upon each county council to have spe- cial meetings and to advertise in every imaginable manner the date of the reg istration. Special meetings for negroes and foreign-born are requested.
 Camp Sheridan bands are available for towns where there are no bands. Each locality must request these bands from the state council, and must pay trans portation and expenses while the sol diers are away from the camp. The bands are to arouse patriotism and se- cure 100 per cent registration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
b MEMBERS OF CUDAHy CREW ARE
 LANDED IN U. s.
Other Members of Subma- rined Steamer Reported to Have Been Picked Up
 by Greek Vessel

An Atlantic Port, August 31-A Brit ish steamer arrived here today bring ing Is men, said to be survivors of the American steamer Joseph Cudahy, sunk by submarine August IT. FOO miles off the British coast. These men report a Greek steamer also picked up other members of their crew and they were brought here today. Authorities here decline to deny or affirm that the men are from the Cudahy. The num- Der of men picked up by the Greek ship could not be ascertained.
 The men brought here said their ship was torpe6oed without warning, Two torpedoes were fired. the first putting the wireless out of order. The steam CT listed and filled rapidly The crew were ordered to the boats. As the men pulled away the submarine rose to the surface and sent 2h shots into the sink ing steamer, completing the work of destruction.
 After the Cudahy had gore down, ac- cording to the story told here, the com mandcr of the German craft summoned the Cudahys captain aboard the U-boai where he was questioned for sometime Later pictures of the Americans were taken as they set out in their boats and the Germans left chem to then own devices after giving them direc- tions to the nearest land. After thre< days and nights in the boats the sur vivors. thoroughly hungry and ex' hausted from exposure, were picked UT by the steamer which landed them hege.
 These men are quoted as saying the only member of their crew lost was the second steward. Members of tho navy gun crew, they said, were taker aboard a Greek steamer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
OFFICE FORCE OF
 ! STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE CHANGED
Dr. George Lang Succeeded by Fred H. Gormley, For merly of the Publicity
 Department

Montgomery. August Sl. = Especially Changes in the office personnel of the Alabama council of defense were an- nounced Saturday by l.. NJ. Hooper chairman. after pr. George Lang, execu- tive secretary, resigned to fill the chair of philosophy ana biblical literature for the University of Alabama, Fred fl, Gormley, publicity director for the eoun eil the past several months. was named to succeed Dr. Lang, and William P. Cobb, secretary of state-eleet, and Dr. c. E. Allen of Texas were added to the staff.
 MT Hooper issued the following state ment regarding the changes:
 'vThe council is reluctantly releasing pr. George Lang, who. during his term since March. has rendered invaluable help in the conduct of the work of the council He leaves the last of the week for the University of Alabama to fill the chair of philosophy and biblical lit erature. pr, Lang is sptendfdiy equipped to teach these studies.
 ..The executive committee has selected
 Fred H. Gormley executive secretary to succeed pr Lang. Mir. Gormley has been
 connected with the council for the past
 few months as publicity director and
 has rendered most efficient service m thls
 respect as well as in other departments,
 Nr Gormlev will act largely in the ca
 pacity of office secretary, to which he is splendidly suited by reason of his training in newspaper work "rseeinning September l there vii pc added to the staff of the council Hon. w. P. Cobb of Tuskegee, Secretary or state-elect. He enill he connected with the office until he is inducted into office of secretary of state.
 Tn addition to Mir Cobb we have en- raged the services of pr, C. E. Allen "f Austin. Tex. He has filled the chair of politicaI economy in this famous instltu- ton. but during the summer hion.ns t.s' devoted his time to,the defense coun- cil of Texas He is a native-born Ala ha milan. his home being at Newborn, Tn the western part of the state MT Cobb and pr. Allen Will speha mos. .,1.. ae their time visiting county councils of defense. assisting in the promotion ot their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Japanese Army to Be
 Increased 50 Per Cent

crease the number of divisions to 25, pr to total strength of 100 regiments. This programme has not yet been carried into effect Writers on military matters eS- innate that the new plan contemplates an eventual enlargement of the Japanese army by 50 per cent above its present strength wsth a corresponding enlarge ment of the reserve due to the great numbers passed through the servtcc each year. Many think that expans-en will be easy from the standpoint Of man power.
 The naval programme adopted at the last session of the Diet was to fill out a fleet of eight dreadnaughts and siA battle cruisers The new naval proposal, therefore, means that Japan plans to build two souadrons each to be eon4- posed of eight dreadnaughts and eight battle cruisers, and two additional cruisers so fill out the present battle cruiser fleet In other words, the con struction project calls for l6 additional dreadnaughts and IS more battle cruisers.
 The estimated expenditure involved IS large That for the army is placed at about SS7, ,15o, GOO, and that of the navy at about $54o,0oa000. It is probable that the actual costs would be much higher, as the estimates mentioned above are base upon figures worked out before the war, when prices were lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Congressional Nominees
 Will Have Opposition

Montgomery. August 3t.-(speeial) Two democratic nominees for Congress will have to fight their battles all over again it was indicated by an nouncements of O. D. Street and J. O. These announcements were filed with the Secretary of State Sat. urday afternoon. Mr. Thompson will oppose Congressman George Huddles- ton, in the Ninth. (T;;fmingham) dis itrict. while Mir. Street will try to get the office now held ty Congressman John U. Fun nett in the Seventh district. They were rorninated by the state re- publican convention in session in Bir- mingham last week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

 HOME RULE FOR
 IRELAND URGED
 BY SIR HORACE Suggests Irish Executive Pending Putting Into Operation of Pro- posed Act

Dublin, July 21.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)--Sir Horace Plunkstt, chairman of the Irish convention. has published a series of articles in the Irish newspapers with the object of inducing the government to pass at once home rule net fer Ireland upon the lines of the majority report of the convention. Pending the putting into operation of the act, he suggested the establishment of purely Irish executive. composed of men of all parties, and responsible either to the Irish convention, which has not been formally dissolved. or to the lm- .perial Parliament,
 He appealed for the formation of a middle party in Ireland of moderate men.
 K Sir HoraceS plan was not received with favor by any section. The Freeman s Journal, representing the Irish party. objected to the formation of another Irish party cn the ground that Ireland has parties enough, and that it's difficui ties are caused as much by internal dis- sensions IS hy external betrayais. Jonn Sweetman, for many years leadins member of the Sim Fein party, and one of the few wealthy men in it's ranks. wrote to say:
 '.I cannot agree that England can now settle the future government of Ireland. She must TOW govern Ireland despotical- ly till the reace conference, and it would be for her benefit to govern us with a little common sense.'
 This view that nothing can be done about, home rule till the end of. the war is also tie view of the .unionists, ard William Je.lett. the most active of the irreconcilei southern unionists. has put forward his opinion as to the immediate government of Ireland in much the same sense as John Sweetman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Enemy Alien Arrested
 at Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonvil.c, Fla. August 31.-Paul Sperber, editor of the Florida Staats Zeitung, a German language newspaper which suspended publication several months ago at the request of the local vigilance committee, was arrested today on presidential warrant charging him with being a dangerous enemy alien.
 The arrest was made by federal author ities and Sperber was remanded to jail without bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Airplane Investigation ].
 Hearings Are Suspended

Washington, August 3t.--Hearings in the department of justices investi- ration into airplane production will be s,snended next week to permit stenog- raphers to transcribe several thousand pages of accumulated testimony n announcing this today Charles H- Hughes. who has charge of the in' ouidy explained that the investiga- tion was not completed and. after re- sumption of hearings it might taKe two weeks for stenographers 10 coin nlete the record The report hardly can be ready for President Wilson within a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Impressive HonOrs Paid
 First Allied Soldiers
 to Be Killed in Russia

ArchangeL Tuesday, August 27.--(By the Associated Press.J-Impressive honprs. were paid today to the first soldiers 0f the entente allied forces killed in con nection with the occupation of the ter ritory south of Archangel for the new sovereign government of the northern region of Russia.
 Joseph J E. E. Noulens, French am bassador to Russia, and other diplomats, together with President Tschaikovsky and members of the new government, marched in the funeral cortege behind white open hearse in which lay the bodies of lieutenant and sergeant.
 President Tschaikovsky, in an address in the littls Catholic chapel at the cense- tery, paid a tribute to 'the first allied soldiers to die in the cause of new Rus sion liberty.' Ambassador Noulens also spoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
HURST MAKES, GOOD RECORD

Anniston, August Especial. .)-Lieut. Warren c. Hurst. who has recently been designated as motor transport officer at Camp Mcclellan, has demonstrated re- markable exective ability since his as- signment to duty with the camp quarter master detachment at the camp.
 The big shoe repair shop now being operated under the direction of the camp quartermaster in furtherance of the gov ernment's economic campaign was estab- lshed by Lieutenant Hurst, and the abil- ity demonstrated in that capacity has caused his transfer to a more responsible position under the same department.
 Lieutenant Hurst is in charge of all the motor transportation vehicles on the can tonment and his fellow officers in the qnartermaster department feel that he will be able to discharge the duties of the mans size job'' with ease
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Italian Airmen Drop
 Leaflets for SlOvaks

Washington, August 5l-To morn Slovak subjects of Australia Hungary ol the progress and aims of the allies. complete escadrille of Italian seapianes flew over Zara, near the Adriatic coast and dropped 100000 printed leaflets. ac. cord,ne to official dispatches received here. All seven of the planes and their destroyer escort returned safely. Tho pamphlets were printed in several Slovak languages, and contained the latest news of American accomplishments, as weu as interpretations of the allied atutuue towards subject nationalities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Bill Would Permit Sale of By-Products
 From Army Kitchens

Washington, August 31.-At the UT gent request of General RershinS, Sec retary Baker sent to Congress draft of bill permitting the sale of by products from the kitchens of military organizations as an inducement of the men to save. It provides that refuse, waste and garbage from the kitchens may be disposed of under the direction of the commanding officer of any or- Eanization, unit or detachment, that the proceeds be divided among CT al lotted to the organization and that the government may be purchaser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Grman Spy System Is
 Blamed for ReverSes

Washington, August 3i.-A new explan- ation from the German newspapers or what is Happening in France and Elan ders came today in an official dispatch from Switzerland. It says the German press now asserts that Germany has never known how to organize her sys- tenn of espionage and that 1t IS to the mistakes made by her secret service that shse owes her unpleasant experiences on the western front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
TWENTY OF GUARD LAND

Washington, August 31.-Twcnty members of the armed naval guard of the American cargo steamer Joseph Cudahy, torpedoed and sunk off the English coast August IF, have arrived safely at an Atlantic port the navy department tonight announced. Only two of the naval guard were reported saved in previous dispatches to tlre navy department.
 Arrival at another Atlantic port of 16 members of tho merchant crew also was reported tonight to the navy de- partment. Only 13 of the 62 persons aboard the Cudahy remain unaccounted for The survivors landed today were picked up by slow sailing westbcund vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
DRIVERS ARE DETAILED

Anniston. August 31.-(Specia1) The following enlisted men of the de- tention camp at Camp Mcclellan are temporarily detailed on special duty at the utilities branch, quartermas- ter corps, as drivers on sprinkler wagons:
 The automobile drivers are Sam Gill James Rodgers and Rush Gilbert and the wagon drivers are Frank Odom, Alfred McCiana and Jimmie Rodgers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Musgrove Leaves for
 Tour Uncertain States

Washington, August a.-tSpeciall L. B. Mnsgrove of Jasper. chairman of the national committee in charge of tho fight for ratification of the prohibition amendment to the constitution. left Washington after conference for the purpose of making tour of certain east ern and northern states considered doubt full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
LIGHTLEss NIGHTS SPECIFIED

Anniston, August 3I.-(Special.)-St Fuel Administrator Sam P. Kennedy is urging upon the people of Alabama the great necessity for the observance ot Monday and Tuesday, as lightless nights, in order to carry out both the spirit ana the letter of the fuel administration $ conservation programme. The fuel administrator makes strong appeal to the people of the state, and he feels that they will observe the sugges- ticn of going lightless on the nights named without the necessity for having an order issued compelling this observ- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
NEWS OF ANlVISTON
 AND CAMP MCCLELLAN
The building was

and he-ore another week they will have a splendid place where the men can spend their evenings.
 A Sictrola has already been secured, 8 r.ano is to be purchased, and games of every kind will be provided. There are a number of musicians in the regi- ment and particularly in the supply com panS and an orchestra will be organ lzAL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Bradley on Way Home
 to Take a Vacation

Washington. August 3l.-(SpeciaL) Lee Bradley of Birmingham. general counsel for the department of alien prop erty, with Mrs Bradley. left this after noon for Birmingham. where, after an absence of eight months. he will spend 7. vacation.
 \ l.. s. Adelson of Birmingham, assist ant secretary of the feredal reserve board is also en route home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
RUSSELL GOES NORTH

Den Russell of this city has been rec ommended for the officers training school at Camp Upton and will leave Auburn fef that station in the next few days.
 sergeant Russell has been on duty at Auburn for the past several months and his friends here will be grati6ed that he has secured the recommendation to the training class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
COL. LEWIS IN COMMAND

Anniston, August S1-(Special.)- Col. J, H. Lewis has been designated as the commanding officer at Camp Mc- Clellan, the war department making the ruling that the Commanding officer of a training regiment was not considered available as. camp and regimental com-' mander at the same time.
 The order placing. Lieutenant Colonel Lewis as the camp commander will re- lieve Col J. sE. Myers of these duties, and he will be permitted to direct the training operations of his regiment of field artillery at all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Increased Pay for Army
 Officers Is Proposed

Washington, August 31.-Increase of $500 year in pay Of commissioned cf- ficers of the army, from second lieu tenant to colonel. is proposed in ,bi in the House today by Rep resentative Dyer of Missouri, who points out that no increase in the pay of soldiers has been given since 1908, although the cost of living has in creased in the army as web as in civil fo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
TOURNEY PLANS COMPLETE

Anniston,. August 81.-(Special.) )-Plans for the Red Cross golf tournament at the Anniston Country club Monday are complete and the contest will be fea- tured by the entrance of many soldier and civilian players, each anxious to win the handsome cup offered by M F
 Doering as the prize to be competed for.
 Refreshments are to be served the play
 CTS during the day and the proceeds will go to the Red Cross found. Music and dancing will also be made feature of the Labor Day gathering at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Want Southern Man on
 Freight Rate Committee

Washington, August 31.-(Specal) Southern senators by unanimous action have appointed a committee of five of which Senator Underwood is a member, to represent to W. G. McAdoo, railroad administrator, the necessity of which the south is aware that a southern expert in Knowledge of southern freight col- ditions be made a member of the rate committee which serves the administra- ton. This committee will visit MT. Me Adoo Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
LIEUT.. TURNER REPORTS

Anniston, August 91.-(Special) ) Second Lieut. Charles Joseph Turner quartermaster corps, having reported at Camp Mcclellan purusant to- tele- graphic instructions from Washing ton will report to the commanding officer of the conservation and reclamation company at Camp Mcclellan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
GEORGIA MAN INJURED

Anniston, August 3l.-(Special )-Frank Fountaine of Summerville, Ga, whose feet and legs were crushed whenshe fell beneath tie wheels of fright train m the Southern yards here Friday, is re- covering from the shock of the accident and the subsequent operation,
 The unfortunate man was removed to St Lukes hospital following the accident and everything possible has been done to alleviate his sufferings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
PRIyATEs TRANSFERRED

Aniston, August 31.--tSpeoiaI.) On the recommendation of the e. D. board and the approval of the camp surgeon at Camp Mcclellan. Privates Mearl Boyer and William c. Savage have been transferred to the infantry unassigned for domestic service oniy and are ordered to report to the com manding officer of the development battalion for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Attempt Made Upon
 Life British General

Lcndon, August s1.-An attempt upon the life of British general has been made at Murman, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen. quoting a Moscow telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
SCHOOL TEACHERS RETURN

Anniston, August S1.-(Special. l-Mis5 Rem King and Misses Darfan and Mar-. jorie Jones. popular teachers in the An- niston schools. have returned to the city, and Mrs. Cress in Oxford Miss King spent her. vacation ar Tallulah Falls, Ga and the Misses Jones spent the sum- mer at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
LIEUT.. DRUMMONp REpORrs

Anniston, August J1.-(Speeial )- First Liert. John F. Drummond, dental corps, having reported at Camp Mcclellan pur- suart to telegra phic instructions from the war department, has been ordered to report to the camp dental surgeon for assignment to duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
RAY HOUSE SENDS SHELLS

Anniston, August 31.-tSpeciai. First Lieut.. Ray House of this city, who is now on active duty with the Americans in France, has sent to his mother, Mrs. Y. M. Houae. four handsomely engraved 37 centimeter shells, which are attract ing much attention Tn the Saks' show window.
 ' The sells are similar to the kind used by the Germans and it Is supposed the Arniston officer captured them from the enemy in the big drive in which he IS taking an active part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
LIEIIT DAUR ARRIYES

Anniston, August 3I.-(SpeciaL)-First Lieut.. John J. Daub, First regiment, field artillery, R. D., having reported at Camp Mcclellan pursuant to telegraphic instructions from the war department, will be. assigned to-the Twenty sixth field artillery regiment for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
DEATHS

Thomas W. Brewer, aged 50, died at local infirmary yesterday morning. Body was shipped by Lige Loy to Sulligent for interment. Deceased $ survived by widow and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT

Admission, August SL-(SpecialJ J-Lieut. Ben H. Lea and Liuet. Cecil Calhoun. snI ply officers for the Twenty seventh field artillery regiment at Camp McClel- Ian, are having the interior of one of the niSss halls fitted upeas 8 recreation centerotor the msn of their command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

Every industry except farming in Eureka and Humboldt counties. Cali fornia,. is on an. eight-hour basis.