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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
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race, to assembled in their homes and Tn their places of worship and in their houses of prayer and to unite in an ap- plication to Almighty God to the end that He may bless our soldiers on the fields of France and in our cantonments and our sailors on the high seas with strength, with courage and fortitude. that He will keep them safely in His care and bring them home again when they shall have performed the mission upon which they are bent, and they be given a victory to the end that the well fare of humanity, the liberty of the world and the freedom of it's people may be secured and protected from destruction-
 IN. A. BARRETT, President of the Commission of the City of Birmingham.
 U, ELLIS BROWN,
 Commissioner.
 I'll. P. BURRUSS,
 Commissioner.
 ''J. R. HORNADY,
 "Commissioner.
 JOHN H TAYLOR,
 "Commissioner. Attest:
 III S. RYALL, City Clerk"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
MILITARY BAND
 ID GIVE CONCERT
 AT CAPITOL PARK
Crack Organization From Camp Mcclellan to Render Pr0gramme-Lawrence
 to Lead Singing
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA. STATEMENT MAY 10, 1918

Birmingham is to have rare musical treat in the concert to be given in Capitol park tomorrow night by the 115th infan- try band, now stationed at Camp McClel- Ian.
 several excellent bands from the camp have been heard in Birmingham on va nous patriotic occasions, but this will be the first visit Of the crack, organ lzatlon. It comes on the invitation of the city commission and it is said that Gen eral Morton gladly gave his permis- sion.
 The band numbers 34 men and is made up of Maryland musicians. Not all good marching bands are capable of rendering choice concert programmes but this 18th IS known by professional artists to be in class with the highest
 L. A. Plant, the director. conducts with grace and interpretative authority and it is said that no bandmaster dis plays finer taste in the art of programme making
 In conjunction with the concert there will be several community sing numbers directed by Robert Lawrence, The amphitheatre will be brilliantly lighted and it goes without saying that the crowd in attendance will be of the usual Sun day afternoon size.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
JENIFER FURNACE
 TO BE PUT IN BLAST
Hundred-Ton Blast Furnace Will Be
 Refined and Put in Operation

Work of repairing and refining the blast furnace at Jenifer, Talladega county, begun few days ago, is re- ported to be progressing rapidly. It is expected that the furnace will be ready to go into operation within a few months. It formerly had a capacity of 100 tons a day. and it is understood that this is not to be increased at the pres- ent time.
 The Jenifer furnace formerly was owned by Annston people, but few years ago got into financial difficulties that ended in the bankruptcy court J. w. Mcqueen of Birmingham was ap- pointed receiver. The bondholders final ly took the property over and recently it was scld to the Thomas interests ot Niles, O., who are now getting it ready to go into active production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Rotary Secures Recruits
 for Headquarters Company

Recruiting for the Fiftyfirst infantry, the headquarters company being organ zed in Birmingham by the Rotary club, is on the boom. It is accepting men from the exemption board ranks to help fill the quota and the following will entrain for Camp Forrest, Ga, today:
 Division 9 John w. Shelton, Roy o. Patterson. Lonzoe Isbel. Glamoin Vii l1inson, Chester II. Knight Edwin (. Wright, L. c. Lokey, Ande Curtis, Moore and Edward R. LaSalle.
 Division 3-Matthew T. Abbott, Jr., Samuel William Pegram, Jr., Roy s. Ma gruder, Harrison A. Moore, Mark An drew. John B. Mcintyre, Jr.. Wiley Jones Fucker, Joseph L. Braswell, Earnest D.. Weigel.
 Division 5-Jesse McMellon Breedlove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
WOMEN WORKERS
 NOT IN DEMAND

Mrs. l.. ". Pittman, in charge of the womens department of the United States employment agency in the Chamber of Commerce building, yesterday made tour of the city looking for employment for the mary women who apply to her for work She visited several of the fac- tories and shops that employ women, or where women could do the work equally as well as men. and met with much en- couragement in her talks with the man. agers.
 Mrs. Pittman states that she is finding employment for q large number ot women daily. but that the applicants still exceed the demand for such labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
.PALOS MINERS FORCE
 MEN ID SUBSCRIBE OR TAKE LICKING
Red Cross Total to Reach S380,0O0, Is Belief Now. Interesting Features
 of Roundup

Palos district went 100 per cent yester- day afternoon in the second Red Cross war fund drive when the remaining nine after the committee had taken the mat ter in their own hands
 According to information from Palos Thomas Wrinkles and w. M. Poor. resi- dents of Palos. who had not bought bonds on the Third Liberty Loan drive and who refused to subscribe to the Red Cross during this campangn, were taken in charge by committee of min CTS who determined to force them to subscribe. They decorated a large bar rel in reE, white and blue bunting, wrapping "Old Glory" around it to make it look inviting. Winkler was then informed that he would either give one days earnings to the Red Cross or take a whipping and he gladly agreed to do the former Poor refused to come across until he was placed across the barrel.
 Other men who had not contributed a days wages came forward and gave theirs, making this camp 100 per cent
 W. w. Kicker of the Republic Iron and Steel company is chairman of the sec ond Red Cross war fund at Palos and under his direction the committee push ing the drive did splendid work.
 The grand total of the second Red Cross war fund will reach s3so,000 according to Bert Meadow, assistant to Acting Field Marshal Morris Bush, and there are yet several districts to be heard from.
 A special committee from the allied armies was busy yesterday calling on the list of yellow cards and in gen eral way cleaning up the corners.
 MT Meadows urges that all pledge cards be turned in at once so Gen. Paul Chalifoux, chief cashier. can have them listed this week.
 A most interesting report comes from Helena, where the womans unit of the chapter of the Red Cross raised s453. Of this amount s363. .15 was subscribed by the employees of the Con- nors-W WeyEan Steel company, while the employees of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad and the citizens subscribed s9o S5 There are yet several pledges to be collected and this total will be in creased. Mrs. J. H. Mcdaniel is chair man of this unit and these women are being congratulated on their splendid work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
APPRECIATION OF
 RED CROSS WORK
The following letter has

The Following letter has been received {:
 Birmingham. Ala, May 25, 1913. MT. F.. w. Barrett, Editor The Age Herald, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Sir: I want to thank you for throwing open to the Red Cross cam paign committee the columns of your paper. Your representative told me in the beginning of the campaign that un- limited space was at the disposal of the committee for its work. You have cer- tainly made good on this offer in a mag nificent way. The publicity in the news columns and through your cartoons has been invaluable in making our campa ign a success. Please accept my thanks. and let me extend my highest personal ,e- gards. Yours very truly,
 "M. W. BUSH,
 Chairman Executive Committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
After-War Problems

London. May 2S-(via Ottawa )--Dis- eussing the problem of demobilization after tho war, the minister of labor, George H. Roberts, said in a speech to- day at Smethwicll, that 100000 discharged soldiers had been provided for already. Of these 50 per cent have returned to their old employers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
OUTWTrTING COLD WEATHER

The cold, as stated, was never very severe, although there was plenty of It. There was never any suffering for the They quickly adjusted themselves to their men were well equipped and sheltered. new environment and made the best or everything. If difficulty presented it. self, they speedily found way around 1t. For instance, when the grease with which their heavy bull driver shoes are freely anointed showed a tendency to freeze during the night, making it inn possible to get them on in the morning, they avoided this annoyance by taking their shoes to bed with them.
 Their spirits never fell during the en- tire winter They worked all day in the mud anc slush and even made a three day march (which became celebrateD in snow ankle deep. Yet no one has been heard to 'squawk.' At home the average soldier shows a tendency to relieve lis feelings by grumbing when things go wrong. But over here where soldering is soldering sure enough, such childish ness is taboo Take your medicine graceful is the idea on this side of the big water.
 Good humor is one of the leading characteristics of our overseas forces. To hear the sounds of revelry and gulf flaws of laughter that come from the bil- lets at night one would imagine that they were over here on big picnic In- stead of the grimmest piece of business in all history. One has but to go down the street of any village where American troops are quartered. to learn that they are not by any means low in spir.t. There is never any disorder (the military police would very quickly put an end to that. but there is plenty of harmless
 (Continued on page Eleven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

Division G-Jesse Preston Clay and John Il. Bray. who was transferred from the New Orleans board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
AMERICANS VERY WELCOME

Throughout France the American sol dier finds a ready welcome. Is he not one of those who has come to help in casting out the Boche? Surely, nothing is too good for these Americans. Even the children hail him with a voley or 'good-bys. These are the first Amerl- can words they learn, and they use them when we arrive and when we leave just as We use bon jour when we mean bon sor.
 We had plenty of cold weather dur ing the winter. though the thermometer never fell as low as it did a home The men seem to have thrived on it, for very few have been sick and nearly all have gained in weight. It has banished any lingering doubts we may have had as to the healthfulness of fresh air.
 a"And we have had plenty of fresh air, too Being quartered in barns and lofts or whatever billets were obtainable in our various villages, the men have been richly endowed with atmosphere. But there has always been plenty of straw for bedding and blankets for cover, so they have been comfortable enough. It is very doubtful if there is one whose health has not been benefited. always did think well of that sleeping porch idea. said one when asked how he liked his billet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
War Time Measure

With the use of this syrup it will not become necessary for Nor toms fount to close on Sundays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
SUBMITS ANSWER TO
 THE OLD QUESTION
 ARE MEN HOMESICK?
Tells How French People Receive Them and How the Alabama Boys Have
 Become Real
 Soldiers"

M. Ha-vie (which is the pen name used by one Of Birmingham's best known and most popular young mem, has written an interesting letter on what the boys are doing in France. M. Harvie has been q contributor for several years to the columns of The Age-Hera1d on mili- tary topics and the old Alabama national guard never had more enthusiastic member than he.
 It is no violation of the proprieties 10 say that he is with a Birmingham com pany in the Rainbow division, which was among the first to get on the other side. He writes as follows:
 April 2S, 1918. MT. c. NJ. Stanley, The Age-Herald, Bir-
 mingnam, Ala:
 My Dear MT. Stanley: You have prob ably been wondering why I have not written since leaving the states. The sole reason is that it is not permit Or ders Dronibit any member of the A E. F. writing any information about our activ- ities over here, and, as you know, 'or- ders is orders.' The temptation. how ever, is almost overpowering.
 WEALTH OF LOCAL COLOR
 ''The wealth of local color hereabouts is unlimited Think of the situation dope, dope, everywhere, but not one word to write. My long suffering typewriter is starving in the midst of plenty. per ishing to death from lack of exercise But that I am forbid I could a tale unfold that would fairly fill your columns with stuff But what's the use?' It can't be done 'C'est la guerre,' as our French friends say.
 The reason for this restraining order is obyiols. The enemy doubtless gleans much valuable information from soldiers letters. Though uo one letter could flat ter itself with being of such importance, a great number taken together mlgnt give aid ana comfort to the enemy
 We have about finished with the win ter nov, although overcoats are still in fashion. The fields are green and the and hedges are in bloom. The is beautiful except where the war has touched. There everything IS ruin and desolation. It is no wonder.now 10 us that the Frenchman calls his coun- try Ia Belle France and fights and sui fers for it so gaily.
 Back or the nneS ana almost up to them. one sees the peaceful, fruitful fields and the clustering little villages l low peopled only with women and cni4- | lren and old men. The young men are | Ill at the front and the others nave | aken their places in the fields. They | ire sturdy, cheerful people, and bear | heir heavy burden of sorrow and mis- i ,ortuno bravely. 'C'est la guerre,' they l ;ay, by way of explanation.
 And they go right on about their daily ! asks in the very shadow of the guns. The children busy themselves with their ,ames in the streets and the women toll n the fields, while the big guns roar md men cut each others threats only title distance away. Yet when the guns re silent one can hardly realize that uch peaceful looking scenes could be so lose 70 the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

I'll. S. RYALL. City Clerk. !"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
ERIE CANAL TO
 BE TAKEN OVER
'aSSoclated Tr.SsI

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, April IT, Director General McAdoo tonight or dered the Erie canal to be taken over by the railroad administration and operated in conjunction with the roads. All of the barge fleets ope- rating on this canal are also to be placed under government control.
 This step is believed to forecast similar action with respect to all eastern canals. It is taken to i'm mediately relieve freight traffic. The immense troop movement to the eastern coast has delayed many freight shipments, as many freight trains have been abandoned to meet the requirements of the troop trans portation. There is some danger of a freight congestion, but it is thought that the government operation of canals will solve the problem.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
SOLDIERS MAKE
 GOOD DECLARES
 WAR SECRETARY
Associated Prese)


 WASHINGTON, D. C., April IT, Secretary Baker, despite the press of work which has accumulated since his departure for France, spent a short time with newspaper core spondents this morning. He told them that he was unable to tell them much at this time regarding certain phases of the situation on the western front.
 Regarding the American soldiers on the French front, he was em- phatic in his assertions that they are making good. America need have no fear about these men; they will meet all expectations. "The big thing" he said, flor America to do is to support the war. Support it financially, with the firm belief that the right arm of America is now in France and the rest of the body here at home"
 He also stated that he has laid his observations and facts gathered by him in France before President Wilson, who will in due time reveal such things as is considered wise Many matters are pressing upon MT Baker for immediate attention, and it will be days before he can catch up with his work.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
CONNECTS GIVE
 ARMY TURNCOAT
 HIS TREATMENT
tAssocIated Press,

SANTA FEE. N. M., April IT, Major John M. Birkner, formerly of the American army, was. roughly handled by 400 convicts in the New Mexico penitentiary today. He was tarred and feathered and, with rope around his neck was led around for short time until he was rescued from his position by a number of prison guards.
 Major Birkner, who has been sta. toned at Camp Cody, is being. held in the state penitentiary in default of $5,000 bail. He is charged with violating the espionage act.
 Although Birkner was born in Ger. many, he has been in the American military forces for the past thirty years and was considered one of the most efficient officers of his grade. None of the convicts have been pun ished for their action.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
NEW BOAT FOR
 TOL0VANA RUN

For the purpose of bettering the mail and passenger service between Fairbanks and the Tolovana during the coming summer, Carl White is having built at the shop of Andy Strom a new motor launch. Tho new craft will be 56 feet over all and a 14.foot beam. Light draft will be one of the essentials of the boat and. equipped with a powerful en- zine. it is expected that no trouble will be had in making good time between ports.
 For the comfort of the passengers the boat will be housed and ample space provided for freight. The plan of the boat calls for displacement of but fourteen inches with a seven- ton load and will be propeller driven. The need of such boat was made apparent last summer. and 1t is to meet the demand that White has decided to have the boat built.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
NUMBER KILLED
 WHEN TWO OIL
 BOATS COLLIDE
(AssocIated Press,


 AN ATLANTIC PORT, April IT, Thirty.seven persons were killed when the American steamer O. D. Jennings and the British steamer War Knight collided off the coast of England March "A, according to official reports received here today. Both vessels were carrying naptha and inflammable oils when the col lision occurred.
 Most of the deaths took place on the British boat. Only one aboard the Jennings was killed. The de- stroyers on patrol rescued the sur vivors after hazardous work. While the War Knight was being lowed towards the beach. it struck a mine and was blown up. The destroyers went to the rescue through the flames and many men were saved from horrible death. The blazing oil totally destroyed the American vessel.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
STILL PREDICTS
 AUSTRIAN DRIVE
Associated PreRal

GENEVA, April 1.-The latest German and Austro-Hungarian news papers continue to speak of the com ing offensive against the Italians From the tone of the comments it is believed that this movement will be launched with great force within a short time.
 One of the papers says that dur ing the spring drive Switzerland is to see her. neutrality exposed to its greatest and hardest proof, especial ly when the Austro-German troops pass from defensive to offensive.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
LIBERTY LOAN GROWS STEADY
 OVER COUNTRY
Associated Pre- essl


 WASHINGTON, D. C., April IT, The treasury department announced this morning that reports received from the various districts show that s931, ,156,000 had been subscribed to the Third Liberty Loan up to the close of business Tuesday night This figure is probably we'll below the actual amount subscribed. as many of the banks have notified headquar- ters that they are behind with the work of entering up subscriptions.
 FRISCO GOING STRONG
 The daily report of the Liberty Loan campaign in the Twelfth dis trict shows that San Francisco is going strong. The State of Oregon also has made a wonderful show ing. The report follows:
 Seattle. April IT, 191S Citizen, Fairbanks.
 "The following wire was received from Liberty Loan headquarters last night: Two hundred and eighteen flags total to date. The Twelfth district is leading the nation in the number of Honor Flags awarded. Oregon is the first State in the Union to report every county to have raised its quota The total district subscriptions are $59,579, 800. Out of this amount San Francisco has subscribed $28,OOO,OOO. Van Smith,
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
U-B0AT LOSSES
 SHOW INCREASE
Associated Press)

Associated PresS)
 LONDON, April 17.-Losses to British merchant fleets took a big jump upward last week, when if teen vessels were sunk by subma. rines or mines according to the week ly statement issued by the British admiralty. Eleven of these vessels were of more than 1,600 tons ca. pacity.
 The losses of the week just preced ing last week were the smallest since the beginning of the unre' stricted submarine campaign. Only six vessels were destroyed during that period.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22

the execution, he was apparently as calm as though about to make a morning call. But when he was ready and the squad lined up pre- paratory to firing, his studied pose of unconcern fell from him like a mantle and he stoed unmasked, a miserable wretch, the would-be be- trayer of his country.
 Not a sound. however. came from him. At the command to fire. the rifles cracked sharply through the silent woods and Bolo Pasha, rene gade Frenchman. fell in a crumpled heap. his head pierced with bullets
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
ARMY AIRPLANE
 FALLS INTO BAY
(ASSOciat~ PrasSo

IASSOC1atS~ PTNsSI
 SAN DIEGO, Cal, April IT, Passersby today saw an airplane with two army aviators fall into the bay in mid-channel and sink. Neither plane nor occupants were seen after the machine struck the water.
 A strong ebb tide was running at the time of the accident Tugs were immediately sent in search of the machine. but no trace of the plane believed that the men were unable to free themselves from the plane and were carried down. The identity of the flyers is still unknown.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
INDICTED
 FOR MEDDLINC
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Associated PrehsS
 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17. Augusta Mime Deckman and Rev. erend Henry B. Leesman, charged jointly with having attempted to smuggle information to war prison CTS at Fort Douglas, near here, were today indicted by the federal grand jury. Both persons are confined in the local federal jail in default of small bonds.
 Leesman was arrested here last winter as he was attempting to smuggle a letter from Miss Deck man to a German interned at Fort Douglas. Later the woman fell into trap set for her by government agents. Evidence against both is said to be conclusive.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
SCHWAB OFFERS
 QUIT HIS WORK
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., April IT, Chas. M. Schwab, newly appointed as director general of the emer- gency fleet corporation, today offered to resign his Bethlehem steel con nections if it was thought neces- sary in order for him to serve the government more efficiently and sat isfactorily This would involve great financial sacrifice upon the part of MT. Schwab.
 The government informed him that it was not believed that this would be necessary. The steel magnate enters the service of the govern ment at once.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
OF
 CHILE IS DEAD
"A ssociated Press,

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April IT, Senor Don Santiago Aldunate, am bassador from Chile to the United States, died suddenly at the Chilean embassy tonight. The South Am erican was one of the best known and most popular of the Latin,Am- erican diplomats accredited ot this country. eThe cause of his death has not been announced. The re. mains will be taken to his South American home for interment.
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