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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Deep Sea Diving

Evidence to show that German U- boat captains intentionally sunk valu- able ships in favorable positions to guarantee profitable salvage operations by new methods is presented by A. Russell Bond, in Everybody's. Two of the. devices perfected for this pur- pose are quoted from a3 number de- scribed by MT. Bond:
 "One of the most remarkable German inventions for divers use Is the oxy- torch by means of which metals can actually be burned under water. It
 seems almost incredible to think of heating iron to the melting point when
 it is surrounded by a mass of water but
 the oXy- -acety1ene flame is encircled by
 a cylindrical jet of air that blows
 away the water. The heat is very in result the temperature is raised enough
 to eat through iron and steel
 'The submarine sled is a peculiar craft that is towed by a motorboat it is designed to float, but is also fitted with runners, so that it can glide along the bottom of the sea. It has a rud- der forward, with which it may (
 made to dive under the wsves os come up to the surface, and a rudeer 3 lhe rear by which it may be stesre5 lateral ly. The diver is connected tca tho tay- ing boat by means of sleafene eaole so that he can communicate his ais- coveries and also direct Che st3ars sia ar of the boat. By this mAanF tha sea floor can be explored over 4 w.6e era without any fatigue on tAs paTs of the diver who merely sit in Ge sled clothed in his self-conta 1es 9iyiHs suit and notes his surround nSs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
1000 MORE TROOPS
 ARE DUE MARCH B
Departure From France of Transports Announced by
 War Department
By Associated Press

Washington, March 15.-Departure from France of three transports with about TOO officers and men was an- nounced today by the war department. They are due at New York and Newport News on March 2S
 The Noordam carries for New York a detachment of the Thirty seventh di- vision headquarters company for Camp sherman, the headquarters ordnance and medical detachments and machine gun company of the 18th infantry. Thirty division. also for Camp including enc each of Texas and south Carolina men.
 The transport Koningin Der Neder- landen. bound for Newport News, has aboard the 18th field artillery, less Battery A, Thirtieth division. two birds of which goes to Camp Lee and Companies A, and D and detachments of the 105th ammunition train, Thir- tieth division, the bulk of which also goes to Camp Lee.
 The transport Matsonia, sailing for New York. carries the 160th infantry. practically complete, but showing only abe ut half of it's full strength. and with detachments of the 159th infantry. both regiments being of the Fortieth di- vision. Most of the men of the 160th in- fantry go to Camp Kearney. Cal, while the bulk of the men of the 159th go to Camps Upton and Grant. The ship car ries also attachments of the Twenty the men being scheduled for Camp Kearney, two casual companies and a number of sick, wounded and other caSualS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Myers Visits Anniston

Anniston, March S.-tSpecial.)-Maj. s. J. E. Myers, who twice held the post ot camp commander at Camp Mcclellan, and who was also in command of the Twenty fifth field artillery regiment and the Ninth field artillery brigade, arrived in Anniston Saturday morning from Bir- mingham and announced that recruit ing station would be opened up in this city within the next week.
 Major Myers, who held the advanced rank of colonel of artillery during his stay on the cantonment, was recently assigned to duty as recruiting officer for the state of Alabama and has been stationed in Birmingham.
 The local recruiting branch is to be pushed under the direction of Major Myers, and quarters for the branch have been secured in the postoffice building. A permanent recruiting agent to be se- lected by the state recruiting officer, will arrive in/ Annston soon to begin the work of encouraging enlistments in the regular army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
DeceptiYe Movie Pie

An Interview Granted to A. II. F. in
 Film Fun.
 "Pies are going out of fashion in the movies; where one is thrown now, oo
 used to be, so it is not as easy as 1t once was to show you what I mean. You might gc to the moVles all day'
 visiting in that time score of places, and see nary a pie. Bags of flour are
 taking their place in the comedy films. Flour spreads we'll on the face when
 it >hits, and anybody can put 1t in
 paper bag; but it's cheap stuff, common and without individuality. Step in here for moment
 Leading the way into a tiny proJect- ing room the veteran expert threw on A lighted screen few feet of film of a favorite comedian-it would be un-
 wise to mention names. It was not a recent film. but it readily stirred the memory to action.
 "Observe, if you please" said MT. Appleton, as robust piece Of frothy
 pastry struck face and burst. That scence practically made that comedian and my pie made that scene It looks to the man out in front as If the pie were actually thrown across the restau- rant, but anybody in the business knows that that wasn't the way 1t hap pened A pie was thrown-not this pie-and then the cranking stopped. It was resumed when a second ple-my pie-was gently tossed in the come dian's face, and the two actions were joined in one.
 T spent three weeks on that type of
 pie. You can find it in my index as the No Custard. You see, an actor cannot always be sure of his aim when he throws a pie so he merely throws it. The hitting is done in another pie ture at short range, which can't miss. It looks to the audience like one long
 throw, but it isn't. had to devise pie that would give all the effect or bursting with frightful force, when in truth it had been chucked but two or three feet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Demobilizing Student Soldiers

Thomas F. Logan, in Leslie's.
 Turning back to a peace basis, the col leges are enabled to get a good line on the appreciation of the educational oppor- tunities offered by the students army training corps. Demobilization in most of the colleges began early in December and was finished by the end of the month Harvard university. to facilitate the change, took a census of the 1895 men composing the unit at that college which produced some Illuminating statistics. II developed that 4ss of the men did not wish to remain at Harvard. This might in- dicate that very considerable. portion or the unit were not prompted by educa- tional considerations in arranging to stay away from the draft camps. Only 324 members of the unit were able to continue their studies for degrees at their own expense; 179 candidates for degrees were unable to continue at their own expense; and 95 who desired to become candidates for degrees were unable to finance their studies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
HOME RUN" BAKER
 ID JOIN YANKEES
Heavy Hitter of New York Americans Says He Will
 Report to Huggins
By Associated Pres

New York. March 15-Frank Baker thrid baseman and leading batsman of the New York Americans. who previous ly announced business interests would prevent him from playing baseball next season, will rejoin the club after all. it was announced here tonight by Lieut. Col. T. l.. Huston, part owner of the club and Manager Huggns.
 Huston and Huggins, who have just re turned from a visit to Bakers farm at Trappe, Maryland, said he had prom ised to play because he felt he owed an obligation to the club. inasmuch as it had invested a large sum in hus pur- chase from the Philadelphia Americans in 1916.
 There never was any salary difference between us." Mir. Huston said. Tt was only question of whether Baker would play .or not. The signing of a contract is now a mere formality.'
 Baker has been excused from the train, ing trip, 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Phillies Sign All But
 Bancroft and Meusel
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, March 15.-The Philadel- phia National league club announced to- night it had signed all it's old players with the exception of Shortstop Bancroft and Outfielder Meusel, who are said to be holdouts and Catcher Burns. who has announced he has quit baseball.
 Forrest Cady. formerly with the Bos- ton Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics, has signed with the club.
 The club has also signed the following new players not heretofore announced:
 ]. F. Faircloth, F. R. Wallace, l.. F.. Stringer pitchers, Elmer Brandell in- fielder. and Walter Roessnger. first baseman. The team will leave for Char lotte, N. C., March 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16

the laws of Alabama, rendered it as his opinion that for this to take place the owner of the property must have gull ty" knowledge of the operation of such a distillery. According to, the Alabama bone-dry law, advocated by pr. Baker and other anti-saioonists, the section re- lating to seizure and condemnation of property says that the finding of distll- lery is prinla facie evidence of the knowl- edge thereof on the part of the ownr or tenant. Dr. Bakers interpretation Of the law would, if accepted by the courts. render impossible the condemnation of a large business building in Birmingham, where one Nick Colias, lessee, charged with operating a large still, and which tn state is now endeavorlns to condemn and sell under the present dry act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16

First Lieut.. ]. T. Martin, son of Mi S. ]. T. Martin of Jacksonville, and bC ther of Judge w. J. Martin of Gadsden, who is now in France with the Fifth division of the American eXpeditonary forces, is a graduate of the first officers training class at Fort McPherson, he having re- ceived commission as second lieuten- ant and has been promoted since going to France to first lieutenancy.
 Lieutenant Martin went over with the Thirty-ninth division from Camp Beaure- gard, La, but since arriving in France has been transferred to the regular army of the Fifth division. He is now with the occupation forces. He is brother of Mrs. R. w. Morris Of this city. His com mand has received two citations from the commanding officer for gallant con- duct during the war. He has been ia France since August, 1918. and is 26 years of age. having been engaged in reading law in his brothers office in Gadsden when he entered the training camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Tiger Batteries Leave
 for Training Camp
By Associated Press

Detroit, March 1.-Two Detroit American league pitchers. Roland and James, and Catchers Yelle and Stanage, left here for Macon, Ca, tonight to be- gin training next week. Other mem bers of the Tiger battery staff will join the party at Cincinnati or report direct from their homes. Infielders and outfielders are to repGt March 23.
 Bobby Jones sent in his contract to- day, leaving only Cobb, Bush and Dauss unsigned President Navin is said to be confident Cobb and Dauss will report, but nothing definite has been heard from Bush. who announced several days ago he would seek a transfer If his salary is not increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16

The prohibition chieftain, among other things. stated that he had been informed sometime ago by negroes on the farms that an illicit distillery was being op- erated in the neighborhood and that the tenants were becoming intoxicated on a beverage known as shiny"
 Dr. Baker said that he had instructed the foreman of the farms to employ a trustworthy person, at the company's ex- pense to find the dstillery and make a report thereon He did not know, he said, whether the arrest of the negro Roberts, by Lowndes county officers who raided the still Friday, was a result of such an investigation.
 pr. Baker, discussing the probable con- domnation of the lands, as provided il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
EMBARGO ON SOUTHERN

Chattanooga, March 15.-Develop- ments in the strike of clerks and truck men on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway here today were fea- tured by an embargo placed on freight from this road by clerks in the offices and yards of the Southern railway system, following a meeting of the brotherhoods.
 This embargo becomes effective to- morrow morning and entirely sewers re- lations of the Nashville road with all lines in the city with the exception Of the Central of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Beckett Signs Up

London, March 15.-Joe Beckett, the English heavyweight boxer. who knocked out Bombardier Wells in d fight February [, has signed an agree ment with Frank Goddard to meet in the ring in London, the winner to fight Georges Carpentier, the Frencn heavyweight
 The contest will not take place be- fore May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
South Highlands Team
 Wins City Championship
Coach Young's 100 Founders Cop Title by Defeating the Gibson
 School Team

By defeating the strong Gibson school team at B. A. c. Saturday morning by the overwhelming score of 3 to 10, South Highlands easily won the honor of being the junior champions of the city.
 The game Saturday morning was Q wonderful exhibition of pretty passing and fast and accurate shooting.
 Parke at forward and Bridges at guard did the stellar work but every member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Prisoner Locks Jailer
 In; Fleeing With Keys
Rv Associatrd Press

Wilmington. N. C.. March l5-Motion Hayes, a negro. held in the Fender county jail at Burgaw on charge of murder and arson, escaped early today after lock- ing Jailer r.. E. Maulpass in the corridor of the jail The fugitive took the keys with him and before the jailer could be released it was necessary to employ me- chanic to saw the lock from the corrido' door
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16

of the Highlands team was in the game at all stages of the game and aided ma terially in feeding the ball to those who did the scoring. Bridges is unquestlona- ply the fastest guard ever seen -on junior team and is an excellent shot as well.
 Coach Thomas handled the game in good style while T. D. Moore principal of Robinson school, acted as timer and scorer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
DEATHS

Harry w. Baker-Aged 45, died at
 local infirmary March IS. The re-
 mains will be sent to Palos this
 morning by Shaw
 Thomas NJ. Wallace-Aged 73, died a'
 theeresidence, 1123 Twenty -ninta
 street, north. yesterday morning. The
 remains will be sent to Marion this
 morning by Shaw.
 Richard Larmour-Ag ged TO- died at the residence, 1715 Avenue G. Friday night. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. with interment in Oak Hill. Mrs. Celia Elizabeth Burnum died yes- terday at the residence of her sister Mrs. Sol Palmer at Trussville. She E. is survived by three sisters and three brothers Remains sent to Remlet by Woodin.
 Hettie May Rndney-Aged 3, the daugh-
 ter of Mir and Mrs. w. B. Radney, | died at the residence, IT Green | Quarters, Ensley, Friday might. The l remains will be sent to Taits Gap 1 this morning by Loy.
 W. N. WilIs-Aged AZ. died at the resi-
 denee at Ishkooda yesterday after noon. Funeral services from the resi- 1 dence Monday afternoon at o'clock, 1 with interment in Lipscomb He is survived by widow and one child. ] Mrs, Lourie ThOmns-Aged 2S, died Fri | day at the family residence, S22
 twentieth street. She is survived by
 her husband. D. J. Thomas, and moth
 er Remains will be shipped to | Marionsville, Mo- for interment. James F. HOlOmOn-Aged 69, died at a
 local infirmary yesterday morning. 1 Funeral services from the residence, 1915 Thirteenth street, south, this aft ernoon at o'clock, with interment I in Forest Hill. He is survived by 1 one son, w. F. Holomon of Maben, and three daughters. Mrs. o. J. Jar rad. Mrs H. w. Bostick and Miss ! Evelyn Holomon of Birmingham. 1'he 1 rallbearers will be: Vassar L.. Allen | Willard Drake, J. T. Cornelius, pr. l McOwen, D. N. Dixon and MT Barn. | hardt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
END NOT IN SIGHT Ru Aasnniafad Rrasa

Nashville, March 15.-Following day of conferences officials of the striking clerks said late tonight that they could see no end of the controversy They insist that they have no intention of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
Superintendent Baker Issues Statement On
 Discouery Of Still
Head of Anti-Saloon League Says Owner of Prop erty Must Have Guilty" Knowledge Be-
 fore Seizure Permissible
By Associated Press

Montgomery, March 15-Dr Perley A. Baker superinen dent of the AntSaoon League of America also general the Black Belt Farms company Lowndes county which illicit dlery found yesterday tonight issued statement connection with the seizure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16

receding from their position. Places of the strikers are being filled as rapid ly as possible. Many women are being employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-16
The official score follows: South Highlands Juniors:

Total
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30
berkeley CREDITED
WITH SMALLPOX MAN

Hagerstown, Nd, Dee Co.. some
excitement was created in William
sport Saturday evening Wien a
young man, living near Falling Wa
tiers. made a hasty exit from the
town after it was discovered that
they had a pronounced ease oil
smallpox. The man fiji apple to
DR. Weaver. 1t Is not known how
many persons he came in contact
with. If any, but precautions were
Immediately taken to prevent con-
tagion. The discover hat Inc man
had smallpox was made by Or. T.
L. Weaver. when the man called al
his office. He did not get inside the
door. however, the doctor diagnos-
ing the case at a glance. When
told that he had smallpox the man
bolted although DR.. Weaver at
tempted to overtake hi.l He fed
and crossed the bridge into West
Virginia. Or. Scheller health Off
Ger, vas notified and the latter in
formed the health officer OF Berke-
~ NOuAl- vi tIH cast
May Be Wrong Again
Hager5tOwn always so "gener-
Gus" in ascribing any disagreeable
features to Berkeley county, may be
wrong once more. Most likely this
Is the fellow seen ar Hancock
When officers Of that place receiv-
Cd word to be on the watch for
Young Leroy Sieler, who wander
ca from his home hero Friday. one
Of them ran across Il stranger. but
upon discovering the fellow to be
broken out he was speedily let
loose and run out of town. Where
he hailed from no one knows.
As a matter Of fact the only
cases of smallpox in Hartinsburg
in some years came from the out
side, one Of them dropping In from
Hancock, Nd and the other from
Jefferson county, and if the man
above noted was Immediately from
Falling Waters, the chances are
that he came across the river from
Maryland to work in the quarry.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30

rely largely ppou outside sources for
raw materials or manufacture and for
foodstuifs Tie extraordinary pres
sure which will be put upon these
countries for the fullest possible out
put from their factories IN the period
of reconstruction should encourage TIM
exploration of natural resources
throughout the world.
II complete recovery from the "ar
had TO he accomplished Immediately it
would lie illogical to rely extensively
upon the exploitation Of virgin re
sources in distant places, for time IS
required to reap the full results of the
fundamental outlay of capital and en-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30
GEO. DENNIS PlTZER
SUFFERS A STROKE

Mr.. George Dennis Sc.5oft, chief
eu 'ngtr at the interviewer Mills
suffered a stroke of paralysis at
his home on West King street Sat
urday evening Today be is a shade
better although stIll critical MT
Seibert has been connected with
the interviewer Mills ever since
they were started here about q
years aeo. When electricity was
substituted for steam be tooN
charge oof the electrical work in
the mills.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30

had to be re-absorhed Into Industry
the economic and social system of
the southern half OF the Republic was
disrupted, WITH most Of its people
literally in poverty; the nation's
money was. for the most part, mass
OF deprecated, irredeemable notes:
eriees we're abnormally high, hut
rapidly falling; and there was pub
II debt Of more than S2,500000, 900.
Instead % Industrial prostratl0n,
however, there followed Il remarkably
prompt restoration Of apparently nor
nal prosperity. The explanation Is
found In The prewar foundations, 'or
the expansion Which came us a sequel
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30

ergy in making these resources aces
sible But recovery S TO be a natter
of years, not months, and me-nv hile
the newer countries will be bic to as
sist Increasingly, not merely By pro-
ducing raw materials but by proYil'ne
markets for the products of Europes
workshops.
In this connection 4 may be later-
esting to recall Tie course of economic
events in lie United States following
our Civil Var
Apparently lie situation might
have 1oreshadowed a period 4 st -lous
industrial denrc sslon In this co4n cv.
Hundreds Of thousands Of So dIers
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30

eialiy In the provision of essential
transportation hnes, formed sub
stantial basis for continued growth
of business, and tho war did not pre-
vent, or IN great measure retnrd. such
development In the crucial test of
the reconstruction period, neither
currency imitation, nor tho shifting
from war to peace bases, nor tho long
downward trend In prices, nor tho
rising cost of labor--lndeed, not even
the combination of all four fuetors--'
proved able to stay remarkable In
ustrial expansion,
Tho new world political order grow
ing out Of the war which has just
ended emb0dies economic possibilities
which promise to contribute greatly
TO the Industrial progress OF Europe
in the coming years.
The burden of supporting costly
military and naval establishments has
long been recognized as Il tremendous
economic sacrifice. We are not here
presuming to say they were needless
sacrifices. How many wars high de-
gree Of preparedness has spared the
world can never be known.
No sort Of political machinery, how
ever, can succeed in preserving peace
indefinitely II tho economic influences
which have been the chief proyocation
Of war In the past are left unmodified.
And one OF the most promising signs
OF the time Is the worldwide desire to
eliminate these economic causes Of
armed strife.
But II is believed In certain quarters
that social unrest threatens disaster
for tic Industrial HE of some Euro
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-30

to the war was along the lines pre-
vlously projeeied--eNf asion Which
was the natural outgl owth of the
spread OF transportation agencies,
The gross volume of the counlrY's
business multiplied theezfold in lie
twentyyear peiod between 1860 and
1880 With he exception OF siebt
recession in 1860, there was. an uun-
terrupted gain untl the credit ma
chincry collap cd under the strain Of
depression. But after three wears tpe
recovery began md was exceedingly
rapid.
Fortunately conditions prevailing
on tho ete or the civil War. cspe-