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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10

To drive a tank, handle the guns, ana
sweep over the enemy trenches, takes
strong nerves, good rich blood, a good
stomach, liver and kidneys. When the
time comes, the man with red blood In
his veins "is up and at It." He has iron
nerves for hnrdships-an interest In his
work grips him. That's the way You
feel when you have taken a blood and
nerve tonic, made up Of Blood root,
Golden Seal root, Stone root, Cherry
bark. and rolled into a ~sugar-coated
tablet and sold in %sixty-cent walls by al
most all druggists for past fifty years
as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. This tonic, In liquid or tablet form,
is just what you need this spring to
give you vim, vigor and vitality. At the
fog end OF a hard winter, no wonder
you feel rundown" blue, out Of sorts.
Try this Medical Discovery" Of DIR.
Plerce's. Don't waiti To-day is the
day to beginl A little "pep," and you
laugh and live.
The best means to oil the machinery
Of the body, put tone into the liver,
kidneys and circulatory system, is to
first practice a good housekeeping.
l know Of nothing better as a laxative
than a vegetable pill made up Of May
apple, leaves of aloe and jalap. This
is commonly sold by all druggists as
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and
should be taken at least once a week to
clear the twenty-five feet Of intestines.
You will thus clean the system-expel
the poisons and keep toeII. NoO is
the time to clean house. Give yourself
a spring house cleaning.-Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
1~7,OOO,OOO own
THIRDWARB BONDS
100000 MORE PERSONS THlN IN
SECOND LOAN, 12.5ooyooo MRE
THAN IN FIRST.
SAVINGS HABITSPRElDS
PROSPECTS FOR VICTORY FU.
TURE CAMPAIGNS ExcELLt INT,
SAYS SECRETARY MeApop.
western Newspaper Union News ssryil

western Newspaper Union News seryIah.
Washington, May 6.-Analy lis Of
Liberty Loan reports showed that
probably 1900, 900 persons Sought
bonds in the campaign, which closed
Saturday midnight - 1000, 900 more
than in the second loan, and Il, $780,
600 more than in the first.
Latest fluctuations showed $B,316,-
62S,2 $50, reported subscriptions, but the
treasury o believes the actual total,
which may run to $4,000, 000. 900, win
not be definitely known until May IS.
Whatever the money total" said a
treasury statement, the loan just
closed probably Is the most successful
ever floated by any nation. The mar
velous distribution of the Third Lib
erty loan indicates that one out OF
every six persons in the United States
may have participated in this loan"
Banks resources, It was pointed out,
have been drawn on comparatively lit
tie, and the prospects for future loans
are brighter as a consequence. An
added reason for %jubilation is the in
dication that the government bond
buying habit is becoming stronger
among people OF small means.
The table OF subscriptions by dis
tricts is as follows:
New York, 1900, 900; Chicago, 2,49S,
900; Cleveland, 1861, 079; Philadel-
phia, 100000; Boston, 1900, 900; San
Francisco. 1000, 900; Atlanta, 1000, 900;
Minneapolis, 100000; Kansas City,
900, 900; Richmond, 100000; st. Louis
866, 342; Dallas, $4,000.
Secretary McAdoo gave out this
statement:
The people OF the United States
may well felictate themselves upon
the triumphant success of the Third
Liberty loan. II is a most h~eartening
manifestation of their patriotism and
of their inflexible determination to
support our gallant army and navy
until a victorious decision for Americq
is achieved.
81 should like to thank the thou
sands of men and women throughout
the country, every class OF our citizen.
ship, for their effective assistance
and cooperation in this great victory
behind the lines, without which a vic
tory on the front cannot be achieved
81 earnestly hope that everyone who
has bought Liberty bonds will try to
keep them for the period of the wal
at least. The slogan now should be
Keep your Liberty bonds No one
does his share fully If he merely buys
a bond and then sells it Immediately
below par Oh the market.
IF each and every purchaser keeps
his Liberty bonds he helps to protect
the credit of the government by main.
tanning the market for the bonds al
par, which is a very helpful thing in
war time"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
Brave Act Recognized.

The navy department has commend
ed Matthew McCabe, a water tender,
for ~gallantry and herolsm in jumping
overheard from the United States
steamship Pocahontas and rescuing
from drowning a fireman who had
either jumped or fallen overheard.
When the man was seen to disappear
from the ship McCabe, without hest
tation, jumped into the water and sue
ceeded in getting a line around the
man, who was hauled up on deck. Nc
Cabe enlisted in the navy August,
1916, at New York.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
Colorado eoe, cover the rop.n


Denver, May 6.-Colorado went
"over the top" many days ago, but the
flood OF dollars kept tumbling into the
war Golfers until Saturday, with an
oversubscrlption of 81 per cent, rep
resented in the S27,766,S5O total, the
lid ~figuratively could not be closed.
The state ran over its quota of $780,.
$4,000 by ~$7,45S,950.
The state outside of Denver did
itself proud, with a subscription Of
1884, $50, when asked for only $11,-
6SO,S0O. And although only 1OO,O 900
subscribers were needed to comply
with the government request, the
number was increased to log, 1898.
From Kansas City came the report
that the district showed an official
total Of subscriptions on Saturday aft
ernoon Of $780, 21. $50. which amount.
ed to 131 per cent of the districts
quota. Sales by states follow: North.
west Missouri, $27O10,OOO Kansas.
$40, 762, 900; Nebraska, $41,4l6,00O;
Oklahoma, 2 ,679, 200; Wyoming, So
$4,000; part Of New Mexico, $1,622,-
900. Three hundred and twenty.four
counties out Of $50 in the district
were oversubscribsd.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
Artillery Fire lnersaaad.

Rome, May 6.-An increase in the
intensity OF the hostile artillery fire
along the front, notably in the Lagar-
ina and Astico valleys and in the Foss-
Alta sector. is reported. The Italian
artillery also has carried out numer.
ous b~ombardments and there has been
additional intensive activity by the
Capronis and British airplanes, during
which eight enemy machines we're de-
stroyed and many ions Of bombs
dropped on the hydroelectric works at
CaVedin, north Of Mort.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
Prsaldsnt Pardons Two soIdIers.

Washington. - President Wilson's
action in ~pardoning two soldiers OF
the American eXpeditionary force who
had been condemned to death by a
military c~ourt-martial in France for
sleeping while on sentry duty and
committing to nominal prison terms
the death sentences imposed on two
others for d~isobeying orders, was
viewed by many army officials as APP
Droval by the President Of Secretary
Bakers stand against the imposition
OF the death penalty In the army ex.
cept in special cases.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
ed ooast Passsnasr servIes rhIra

Chicago.-One-third Of all the pas
senger trains between Chicago and
the Pasicif coast will be eliminated
after June 1, according to word re-
oeived from Washington by railway
officials. This step. It was said,
would save approximately S12, OOO, 900
a year and cut off 11.72S,O 900 miles Of
train haul.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
U. s. May Loan china sao.Ooo.Ooo.

Peking.-Communications from DR.,
wellington Koo, Chinese minister to
Washington, forecast an American
loan of $50, 100000 to $780, 200, 900 to
China for var purposes, If the Chinese
government requests it.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-10
HUNS MASS FOR PAVE DRIVE,
Emperor Charles in Italy as Giant
Struggle lmpends.

-TVTTWTW T" VWWVV y ~
Struggle lmpends,
Geneva, Switzerland, May Cit is
officially announced from Vienna that
Emperor Charles, the chief of the
Austrian general staff and several
high German and Austrian officials
reached the Italian front. This, with
the considerable movements Of troops
in the Tyrol and Trentino reported
from the interior, is interpreted to
mean that the long predicted often
sive on the Italian front will soon be
begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
.DR. ADERCROMD|E {. UNDECIDED ABOUT
 ACCEPTING OFFICE
AnnistOn Man Has Received No Formal Notification of Appointment in the
 Labor Department

Anniston Janlary 31.-(Special. )-Dr. John w. Abercrombie, former president Of the state university and former con-. gressinan-at-large, who has been nak- ing Anniston his home again for several months, has not been formally notified of his appointment to a solicitorship in the department of labor at Washington, and has not decided just what will be his attitude in regard to accepting the place i.l the event reports of his appoint ment are confirmed.
 It has been known among Dr. Aber- crombie's friends for sometime that ne was being considered in connection with this place, as well as having been of fered at least two other very fine posi- tions at the national capital. In addi- tion to that he has had under considera- tion two positions in the state of Ala bama which he has been inclined to ac- cept, and is being considered now For the presidency of one of the foremost universities of the northwest.
 Dr. Abercrombie states that from what he has learned of the position in Secre- tary Wilson's department, 1t is more adj mlnlSlfAtlVe than clericai uI icSai, n'iu while it requires legal training to hold the place, it does not necessarily reed a practitioner to fill the requirements.
 pr. ADercrombie toured the west last summer with the Redpath lyceum bu- reau, with which he still holds connee- ton, and the reports on his lectures were very favorable. His Anniston friends are urgng him to remain in the state, where he is popular with the educational classes and one of the states foremost political leaders,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
ICE PACK BREAKS

Memphis, January 3l.-With a roar that could be heard for over a mile, the ice gorge, which has been forming in the Mississippi river at Richardsons Land ing for a week or 10 days, broke early tonight The ice is running heavily and is being pushed forward by great volume of water which had accumulated behind the ice pack.
 The fate of the steamers Dorothy Bar. rett and Orion, which were imbedded in the gorge three miles above Richardson s will not be known until daybreak.
 Rivermen estimate that the wall of ice and rising water will reach Memphi. tomorrow.
 The only craft of the local fleet which are not sheltered are the Hottum- Ken nedy drydocks and the government dredge fleet, the latter vessels being about a mile below this city on the Arkansas side of the river.
 The government steamer Leota, officia boat of the Mississippi river commits. sion, and the towboat Inspector have been anchored in Wolf river and are be- lieved to be safe from any danger, eithel from the ice or the flood water. The other craft In the local harbor have been located in 8 canal, which has been con- structed between a sandbar in front of the city and the Tennessee bank of the river. Unless unusual conditions pre- vail no fear is felt for their safety.
 Reports from Tiptonville tonight state that 15 of the 25 boats said to have been wedged in the ice passed there today It is believed the remainder of the craft either lodged on sandbars or were sunk
 The gauge here tonight registered 1l.l feet, rise of about foot during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Reward Is Offered

Montgomery, January SI.-tSpecial) Governor Henderson has published a proclamation offering reward of sl5O for the arrest and conviction of Charles Mitchell of Lawrence county, who is ac- cused of murdering Nelse Davis. It is charged by Solicitor D. C. Almon that Davis was chief witness against Mitchell who was accused of hog stealing, that Mitchell stated publicly that Davis would not live to testify against him and that Davis body was fished out of the Ten nessee river a short time afterward. Mitchell disappeared with the statement that he was going to join the army and has not been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01


 r'lt bit me in the leg he said today, thereby putting him out of action for sometime.
 Four days ago this youth. who had sandy hair and comes from near Bis marck, N D.. emerged from the trenches after doing part of his bit of a certain period He was covered with mud from head to foot. Even his hair was streaked in places with the red clay.
 How do I like this war?' he said in response to question. 'sWell, it's pretty tough sometimes, but when you are out there under the stars with flock of of the bad points of 1t and your idea in life is to do the job we came here for. I've only been in France a few weeks came with division of former na- ticnal guardsmen. I WAS put in that or ganization after being drafted
 From that national guard division they took me and three or four others and placed me in this outfit. And am not sorry for the change. because the present unit probably Is the best in the army. Since I have been in the line I have done my best to get German for one good start I have had tough luck so far. but am going back tomorrow and hope to have better luck the next time.
 .Frightened? Well. don't mind ad- hitting that the first time I stepped into . trench I didn't like it much. cx- pected a bullet every minute. After an hour or so. however, curiosity got the better of me. and I have not been the slightest scarced since. l am afraid of no German live now. feel that I can lick any of that crowd with my fists. and a German with a gun is no worse than one without one, if I have got a gun myself"
 Within the last few hours the corre- spondent saw the same man lying on a cot in field hospital.
 Did you ever hear of such bad luck? ?'' said the soldier, smiling. Now, I've got a piece bit out of my leg by shell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Others Asked to Come to Anti-Amendment Meeting
 Later in Afternoon
SPEAKERS URGE
 VIGOROUS FIGHT
About Fifty Present at Meeting in Montgomery Yesterday to Devise Plans to Defeat Proposed
 Measure
By FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, January S1.-(Special0 Barring all anti-amendists who had not received formal invitations and giving newspaper correspondents to undestand that they were out of their proper posi- tion, about 50 persons opposed to the federal prohibition amendment met in caucus at the Excahnge hotel this aft ernoon and did something, said some- thing and planned something Alabama knows no more!
 mans credentials were demanded when the door was reached. Asa Gibson of Birmingham was doorlxeeper. They were turned away right and left. Reuben r. Kolb, candidate for govern or in 1914 and an advocate of the de- feat of the amendment, was refused ad mission because he had not been in vited. He repaired to the lobby where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
COOSA AND ALABAMA

Montgomery January 31.--The Coosa and Alabama rivers are rising rapidly and flood stages will doubtless be reached at several points along their banks. At Gadsden this morning at ' o'clock the Coosa stood within one foot of the flood stage The report of condi- tions existing along the two streams Thursday morning follow:
 The Coosa river: At Rome will prob ably begin to fall tonight or Friday Morning. At Gadsden, continue to rise during the next F to "A hours, then re- main stationery for day or so. At We- tumpka will probably continue to rise during the next 12 to 24 hours.
 The Alabama river: At Montgomery will continue to rise during the next 36 to 4s hours. At Selma will continue to rise until Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

splinter. There is oni, one satisfac- tion That is, the Germans had to stay far away and shoot shells at us instead of coming up to where we could get at them. Goodness knows how long will be laid up now, but, believe me. if ever get back to that line again--well. all l want is another chance. Next to that l want something to eat in the worst way.
 'You.see, I have been operated on and had to take ether. and food is not good for me just now. But I would give two whole months pay for one large beefsteak smothered in onions. Perhaps some day when my luck changes will have all the things I want most in life- Germans and beefsteaks and onions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Firestonc Gives Ad
 Space to Government
E. S. Babcox, Advertising Manager, Presides at Dinner in Honor
 of Occasion

New York. January s1,-(Special The Firestone Tire and Rubber com- pany has given the government $15,- 900 worth of national advertising space for the use of the commottee on public information. This is the first of the large com panies to make such an offer to tho government, and is also the first one at Akron.
 F. $. Babcock. advertising manager for Firestone Tire and Rubber com pany, will preside tonight at the dim ner held in New York city in honor of the new government advertting division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 31.-Weather forecast for Alabama, Fair, somewhat colder Friday: Saturday fair.
 Georgia: Fair north. clearing south portion Friday; Saturday fair
 Mississippi: Friday fair colder south portion; Saturday increasin $ cloudiness and warmer, probably rain.
 Tennessee: Fair, colder Friday. cen tral and east portion Saturday in- creasing cloudiness. not so cold west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
CONDITION AT BRISTOL

Bristol. Tenn.-Va., January S1.--A clear, springlike day completed the melting of snow and ice in the mountains, which has done much damage to railroads and property, gave encouragement for early restoration of normal conditions. Large forces of workmen are hurrying repairs on wrecked bridges on the Appalachian division of the Southern railway and of fcials state they hope to resume opera tions Saturday or Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
TENNESSEE RIVER IS AT HIGH STAGE
 AT CHATTANOOGA Thousands Driven From Homes in the Low Area Cared for in Churches
 and Schools

Chattanooga. Tenn, January 31.-The
 Tennessee river reached stage here to- night at o'clock of 4O3. The predic- tions are for a stage of 41.4 feet to- morrow morning at : o'clock. reaching a crest tomorrow night or early Saturday
 morning of 42.5 feet. Thousands were rescued today from the flooded areas, and refugees are being sheltered in
 churches. schools and private dwellings of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Announce Anniversary

Selma, January Sl.-(Special)-C. w.
 Hooper & Co.,. one of the best known mercantile establishments of the south, are mailing today to their friends a unique card of greetings, and announc- ing the fifty-second anniversary of the establishment of the business in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
British Casualties

London, January ai. British casualties reported during the month of January to- tailed 7s,ol7. They were divided as fol lows: Killed or died of wounds, officers. s5s: men ls,s9S. Wounded or missing: Of ficers. 12o5; men, 51,75G
 The January casualties show slight falling off from those reported during 1ss<sas5Af %fich iae.aned total of 79,- sss 9,f NAi icF Nexs sber was i29.Gss, refasetins sf@ seYfse shting on the ''ensbfsf Efosts W a6s fpnth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Cold in Montana

| Helena, Mont. January a.-Montana lis in the grip of the coldest wave this winter, minimum temperatures of B be- l low zero being recorded at Billings and Havre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
FALLING AT KNOXVILLE

Knoxville, Tenn, January 31-The Ten nessee river here is slowly receding, level of 1S.6 having been reached at [ p. m. The Clinch river. S7.1 feet at Clin- ton, Is falling. The Hiwassee is rising All other rivers in East Tennessee are falling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Wounded Soldier Wants to Get q German and Then-
 Beefsteak and Onions

With the American Armies France January of the soldiers wounded yesterdays told the Associated Press four little heecked American lines what he hoped do disappointed American France He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
The Quinine That Does Not Affect|
 Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative Promo Quinine can
 be taken. by anyone without causing g nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one Promo Quinine.' E. w. GROVES signature is on box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

Lewis w. Ruffner--Age 4s. died Tues day at the family residence, o03 Fountain avenue. Funeral services will he held this afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock from the residence. inter- ment at Oak Hill. The pallbearers will be: Frank Steinmehl George Strong. Harry Knight, William Da- vies. NJ. D. Orcutt and Grant May berry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
LIST OF SUBSTITUTES

The list of wheat flour substitutes that may be used by bakers, as listed in the new regulations, are bran, shorts and middlngs, corn flour, corn meal, edible cornstarch, hominy, corn grits, barley flour, rolled oats, oatmeal, rice, rice flour. buckwheat flour, sweet potato flour, milo Hours and similar Hours and meals; bean meal, peanut meal, casava, taro and banana Hours.
 Bread. made of graham or whole wheat flour will be regarded as bread made with substitute Hours.
 If potatoes are used a wheat flour sub stitute four pounds must be used where one of some other substitute is required, because of the high percentage of water in potatoes.
 Bakers are urged to purchase the sub stitutes in their own communities when ever possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
Local Data
LOCAL DdCd the 24 hours ending at D. m.
REGULATIONS OF BAKING INDUSTRY
 FURTHER EXTENDED
tcontlnuea from page one,

eager to save wheat" says the state. ment. that bakers will find it to their business advantage to make breads and other products which contain very high percentage of whole wheat flour or flour substitutes, since there will be a heavy demand for them. SkillfuI bakers are making these products successfully now with only enough wheat flour to serve as a binder.'
 Bakers of products other than bread and rolls, although their purchases of wheat flour will be reduced to 80 per cent of their requirements, will not be required to cut their sales and food ad- ministration officials look for them to keep their output up to normal by a use of the substitute Hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

Ralph F. Chaney-Aged 34. died yes terday at local infirmary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

Mrs. Willie May Harvey--Aged 43. died yesterday at the family residence 2SoS Twenty third street, north. Flu neral services will be held this morn ing at II o'clock from Lige Loy's private chapel with interment al Elmwood. She is survived by her husband and six children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

Mandiey Delworth-Aged g. son of MT and Mrs. ]. M. Delworth died last night at the family residence, SIS First avenue, Elytoh. Remains will be sent to Fayetteville. Tenn, fol interment today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

Harry T. Purdy-Aged 42. died Wednesday at tho family rest dence, 1501 Sixteenth avenue, south. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the res- idence of his mother. HOO St. Charles street. He Is survived by his widow three children. mother, sister and brother, all of Birmingham He came to Birmingham in 1899 from Rut-s land. Vt. and has been prominent ly connected with large foreign firm. Pallbears will be: H. c. Car penter, S. A. Knoche. s. J.. Erckcrt, w A. Curry, pr. E. T. Glass, E. W Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01
DEATHS

Harold Dorsey-Aged 9. died yester- day at local infirmary Remains will be sent to Carrollton, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-01

".ts democrats of the state, who de- sire to continue their allegiance to it's established principles, we assert that the democracy of Alabama is entitled to a definite restatement of these principles to the end that the party may not be committed to the worship of false gods.
 i've, therefore, appeal to the state democratic executive committee to call forthwith a state democratic convention