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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
1T LOCATIONS
 IN JANUARY 16
 ARE MADE PUBLIC No Changes Indicated in Composition of the American Army of x Occupation
By Associated Press

s Washington, February "A new tble on loca tions of units of the Amer ;an expeditionary forces on January s, made public today by the war de- .artment, showed no changes in the composition of the army of occupa- tion. but indicated that the 5th, 7th. 18th, 33d and 18th divisions of the oc- lpying forces and the 35th and-sSth
 sions constituted the army on the
 of communicat tions
 he 7th division was at Saizerais.
 ling been moved from Euvezin, and
 2Sth was at Colombey- Les Bellies, wing been transferred since the last announcement from Heudicourt
 The only changes in command noted were Maj. j.-Gen. Charles H Martin, as- signed to the 90th division, vice Brig Gen Joseph P. ONeill and Maj.-Gen. Peter E. Traub to the 4fst division. No command was given for the S3d di- vision. formely under Maj.-Gen E. T. Glenn, whos recently arrived in this country.
 reassignment of corps and divis- ions gave the following al the present organization:
 First army: First corps consisting [ the Thirty sixth. Seventy eighth and shtieth divisions. and the Fifth corps. insisting of the Twenty sixth, Twen-
 ninth and Eighty second
 Second army Sixth corps, compris-
 the Fifth, Seventh and Thirty third
 isions and the Ninth corps, consist ?. of the Thirty fifth, Seventy ninth Eighty eighth divisions
 Third army: Third corps. consistin g
 the First Second and Thirty second visions; FoCrth corps. comprising the 'htrd, Fourth and Forty di- islons; Seventh corps. consisting of the tiehty-ninth and Niretieth divisions
 The second corps, composed of the Twenty seventh. Thirtieth, Thirty-sev- enth Ninety-first and Ninety second di- visions, was listed as acting independ- ently." The Twenty eighth division was fsted a s the Second army reserve.i The ssignment of the Eighth corps com ,rised of the Sixth, Seventy Seventh md Eighty-first divisions, was /not in- Heated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
CONNECTICUT IS
 FIRST ID FAIL IN RATIFICATION
Senate Declines to Vote for Amendment-44 States Have Ratified to
 Date
Bs Associated Pres.

Hartford, Conn, February 4.-Con- necticut through the action of it's sen ate today is the first state to decline to ratify the federal prohibition amend ment. Fortyfour states through their legislatures have voted for ratification.
 It is believed that senate action def initely determines the attitude of this state, although the house of representa- tives is expected to vote by a large margin. Legislative officials however, give no idea of opinion which vAuld lead to the belief that the senate would do other than to adhere to it's action should the matter come before it again.
 The first 12 articles of amendments to the constitution were not ratified by this state, nor was the sixteenth amend ment, which relates to the income tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, February Alt was re- ported that the demand in Manchester was further stimulated today by re- moval of the restrictions upon spinners by the English government. The sharp advance in Liverpool brought arbi- trage buying orders here with the re- sulting sharp decline abroad As that market was not large enough to ab- sorb the transfer of the hedges in our own market, the advance continued un- til itmet with realizing sales and hedge selling from the south, quite in order after an advance of or cents a pound Undoubtedly the general inn pression is that prices of all commodi- ties will gradually decline from war prices and therefore 1t is difficult to revive speculation for a permanent ad- vance after so sharp a recovery. La bor troubles we will have with us for many years to come under changing conditions The shelves of the world are empty But merchants buy slowly under present uncertaint conditions Hubbard Bros. & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Siegel Asks Pershing's
 Opinion on Investigation
By Associated Press

Washington. February 4.-In ca be to General Pershing sent today, Representative Siegal asked the Amer ican commander if he favored a con gressional investigation of the con- duet of the war as provided by reso- lution introduced by Mir. Siegel.
 Your efficiency and fairness are impugned in Congress" said MT. Sic gels message. Do you favor an im- mediate congressional investigation ?'' afternoon a 2;30 at her home on Avenue |E
 Ar entertainment of merit will be given by the talented pupils of Mrs. Earl G. Mclin at the Eiks' home Thursday evening under the auspices of the First Christian church.
 Frances Willard memorial day will be observed by the Fairview Women's Chris Ftian Temperance Union at the home ot Mrs A. F. Johnson. 433 Delta avenue, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
 Mrs Crowder and B. II. Allen will entertain at dancing at the Plaza hotel this evening.
 Mrs. Claude EnbanlI has returned from Atlanta where she visited her parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
REST ROOM ACTIVITIES

Anniston, February 4.-(Special) With the time drawing near for the last of the Mcclellan troops to leave Anniston, one of the original recrea- tion centers the Grace church rest room. over Robinsons Book store. is just as popular now as it was early in the days Of the local camp, and many men call that spot home when they come into the city during the week and on Sunday.
 Miss Maggie Brewer. who is the pio- neer and much loved entertainer of the men who wear the uniform, has wider acquaintance among the sol diers who come to Anniston probably than any other welfare worker in the city, and her efforts for the pleasure of the Mcclellan men has made life easier for many of the men Tar away from their homes.
 Coffee and lunches are served to the visitors at this rest room with the greatest regularity, and while the cen- ter is used for Wednesday and Satur- day dances at all other times the door stands open, and warm welcome awaits those who have come to regard it as a place where delight of the most accepted kind is always to be found.
 A follow this kind of sport has been in- stalled, reading and writing tables have been provided, and magazines and current literature in abundance has been provided.
 A record book of visitors has been filled with names, put away, and still another visitors book has been filled, and the fourth one is now being used. Many of the Blue and Gray soldiers have written from France to give nx- pression to their appreciation Of inc home-like influences thrown around them through this medium during their stay in the south, and when the final chapter in the wars history has been written, this department of well fare work will be placed before the public in a most favorable light
 The bwilding has been furnished free of rent by Samuel Robinson. a mem her of the Grace church-YestrY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
OHIO MAN TO LECTURE

Anniston. February 4-(Special1 The grocers problems and how to meet them: readjusting business to meet changed conditions; modern and sue cessful rherchandising, topics of i'm portance to all grocers of Anniston, will be discussed at the county court house Friday evening at o'clock by John A. Green of Cleveland, O. Mir Green comes to Aniston under the au- spices of the wholesale and retail gro- cers' association, and he will probably be greeted by a large audience of bc> . ness men and citizens on the occaslon of his visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
NE WIS OF BESSEMER
PHONE REssEMER e1e-J

Bessemer. February 4.-(Special) A joint meeting of the Merchants as- sociation and the Board of Trade was called Tuesday afternoon for the pur- pose of effecting a consolidation of the two organizations. The meeting was presided over by J. B Morton and F. R. smith acted as secretary. Committees fro meach of the business associations were appointed for the purpose of con ferring about the club to be formed by the uniting of the organizations and were as follows:> J. C. Lecky. John Neal, William Johnson. Howe Price and c. D. Woodrow of the Merchants association. and George stevenson and C. L. O'Dell of the Board of Trade. A meeting for the further considerat ton of the union of the associations will be held Friday evening at 7:S0 o'clock . in the circuit court room in the Realty building
 At the meeting of the city council this evening Moss Crotwell was elected alderman from the First ward to sue ceed Alderman Terry. whose resigna- tion was read at the special meeting of the city council last Tuesday even ing.
 The sanitary committee reported im- provements in the Fifth ward in answer to the petition. complaining of the service rendered. The report included a general improvement in the sanitary service all over the city.
 An ordinance was passed to suppress the tuberculosis among cattle in the city. and provided for the herding of the cattle in the city limits to be eral authorities, who are In the district for this purpose.
 Messrs. Montgomery and Alexand CT were present representing the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany to answer complaints in regard to the gas supply of the Aty. They stated that the poor service was on ac- plant and that citizens might look for ward to a better gas service.
 On advice of City Attorney George Bumgardner the claim for damages by R. M. B. McDaniel for being injured by fall on the sidewalk on Dart mouth avenue was referred to the mayor and city attorney. N. O. Nelson made an urgent request for the enforce ment of the stock law in the Fourth ward on account of the gardens which were e~planned to be planted by the citi- zens. which was referred to the judci- ary committee.
 The marriage of Miss Lillian Myrtle Parsons of Adger. and Grover Cleveland Hollingsworth was solemnized at the res- idence of the Rev. l. r. Swallow this afternoon at o'clock. After brief wedding trip they will return to Bessemer where they will make their home
 The United Daughters of, the Confed- eracy were entertained by Mrs A. 8. Fitzpatrick this afternoon at clock at the residence of Mrs, Lacey Edmundson. Interest Is increasing in the organization and the attendance grows larger at each succeeding meeting. Six new members were added to the roll this afternoon, ard an interesting historical programme was given. Mrs. K. NJ. Owens read a beautiful and instructive paper on the life of Stonewall Jackson. Refreshments consisting of a delicious salad course were served to the members present.
 No. furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was put into operation Monday morning, week later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
DIR. CROTTY TO SPEAK

Dr. Julia Crotty will speak to the mothers, teachers and girls of high school under the auspices of the improve ment association. the date to be an nounced later. The night school in progress and which is held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening is being well attended The night faculty TOW includes nine teachers and many subjects are beins taken up Both women and men are attending.
 Dr. Julia Crotty will address the mem hers of the Altrurian Literary club at
 the home of Miss Louise Peytayin this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Petition Denied

Montgomery, February 4.-(SpeciaD The Alabama public service commission I uesday denied the petition of the fight to begin condemna tion proceed ihgs against a strip of land in Walker county on which to construct a tram way line to the forest Ths hearing took up several hours of the session on eienday and Tuesday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
HOSPITAL TEAM WINS

Anniston, February 4.-(Special 1.-The base hospital basketball team admins tered an overwhelming defeat to the field artillery brigade firing center team Mon day night and the medcos are blow ing themselves much over this accom- plishment
 The, firing center team has heretofore been regarded almost invincible, and when the adding machines totalled up the scores Monday night and showed that the base hospital attaches had run away with the game to the tune of 40 to 10 great surprise was expressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
General G0rgas on
 Way to Washington
By Associated Press

New Orleans, February 4.-Gen. Will liam c. Gorgas. former surgeon gem eral of the United States army was in New orleans today en route from Guatemala to Washington. General Goreas has been in Guatemala aiding in the fight on yellow fever, in his capscity as a director of the Rocke- feller foundation. Later he will visit Ecuador on a similar mission General Gorgas left late today for Washing ton. but will spend day in Tusca- loosa Ala with relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
GOLD CONE! HEAD j. r AND NOSE CLEAR
 First dose of "Pape's Cold Com { pound" relieves all grippe misery
Don't stay stuffed up!

of .Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head. chest, e body or limbs.
 e It promptly opens clogged-up postrils and air passages; stops nasty discharge or nose running; relieves sick headache, e edullness, fevershness, sore throat, sneezing. sorenessNand stiffness.
 'Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick est, surest relief known and costs only a, few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept a substitute-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
SPEEDERS ARRESTED
 AND PLACED IN JAIL

Ten persons were arrested between the hours of s and 12 o'clock last nght by Officers Sherrod and DeGroat, on charges of reckless driving. Those who did not make bond were committed to the city jail and number of speeding cases are set for today in recorders court.
 Officers Sherrod and DeGroat were de- tailed few days ago to ride over the city at night on motorcycles and arrest speedsters, They have made several ar rests since, but the arrests made last night breaks the record for one night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
REMOUNT MEN COMING

Anniston, February 4.-(Special.)-One and half squadrons of remount troops from Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jackson vile, Fla, have been ordered to Camp Mcclellan to relieve many of the aux Hilary remount men now stationed at Camp Mcclellan.
 The new detachment will come for the purpose of handling < the government horses and mules now located at the To- cal camp, and will have quarters a diff ferent parts of the cantonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
SHERIFF DESTROYS BOOZE

Anniston. February 4.-(Special)-W E Parker, the new sheriff of Calhoun coun- ty, poured out nine gallons of home made whisky at the courthouse here Tuesday morning. and the already damp earth swallowed it up before noon.
 The whisky. was captured in a raid about two weeks ago, and had been in the custody of the officers for that length of time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
ALA SOLDrERS ARRIVE

Anniston. February 4.-(SpeciaL) Between 300 and 400 returned Alabama soldiers. the largest part of them di- rect from overseas, have arrived at Caran Mcclellan during the past two weeks and are now awaiting their dis charge papers before returning to their homes. The returned soldiers have been assigned to one of the dls- charge companies and the personnel of the development battalions Is work ing hard making out final statement ts and discharges for these men. A few of the men being discharged this week were members of the famous fighting Fourth Alabama infantry. who have Nbeen put out of the fight game and are now-@entirely recovered from the effects of their experiences in France.
 ONE MAN DEAD MONDAY
 Anniston, February 4.-(Special3-One man dead at the base hospital Monday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

The marriage of Mrs. Dora Stein to MT. J. W. Mcdonald was an event of yesterday. the ceremony taking place at 2;C o'clock at the Plaza hotel In Fair field An abundance of white carnations and white narcisi combined with trailing vines were used in decorating the large parlor where the VOWS were said with Rabbi Newfield officiating The bridal party stood under a canopy formed of white flowers and greenery. The bride wore travelling suit of brown and car ried an arm bouquet of brides roses, and was attended by Mrs. Herr, who wore blue georgette and carried pink roses. Mir. Frank Hays acted as best man to the groom.
 Following the ceremony an informal re- ception was held. Punch, ices and cakes were served Mir and Mrs. Mcdonald 'Nft for a trip to Pensacola and New Or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
HAYNES REACHES GEORGIA

Anniston, February 4.-(Special.l Private R. [. Haynes. son of MT. and Mrs. c. NJ Haynes, 405 Pine avenue, this city, is now stationed at Camp Gordon. Ga, having been transferred there, from overseas awaiting his dis charge from the service Private Haynes went to France with Company F of the 106th engineer regiment. and spent three months in service in Eu rope He is expecting his discharge from Camp Gordon in the course of only a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Baber Acquitted by Jury
Ev As,nc,a+ad pr,,.


 Rome Ca, February 4.-Anthonv Baber, charged with murder on A. B Wisner in East Rome few months ago. was today acquitted on his plea of self-defense. The defendant claimed that Wisner, who was a young man, had broken up his home and carried his wife away. He followed the couple, and on finding them in a house, a bat tie followed, in which Wisner was killed. Baber is a well known farmer of Dallas, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05

honorably discharged rom the army
 and is back in Birmingham. lie was
 in the medical branch of the service
 Lieut.. Elmo MeCray is back from
 France, where he served in the anti
 aircraft section of the army.
 Capt. W. l. Neel of the Third bat
 talion. ISixty-fifth coast artillery corps,
 arrived from France last week on the , Haverford. The ship landed at Phils- delphia. bringing 2096 officers and men, From Philadelphia they entrained to Camp Dix, N. J.
 The Sixty fifth artillery was engaged in the St. Mihiel, Argonne and Verdun drives This organization of American troops fired the famous British 9 2- inch howitzer when they were in ac- tion 70 days and nights. Captain Neel left Puget sound on the Northern Pa cific with the first component in Feb | ruary, 1918, Taking on other units at San Francisco, the vessel then took the organization through the Panama canal to New York After a brief time at Camp Merritt they sailed for overseas l on the Mauretania arriving at Liver pool. England, April g. These boys en- circled the continent to help win the war.
 Captain Neel had the pleasure of ihtCttiiS HIS DTOtllcT, 1apl. A. w. Neel, | at Brest. France. just before sailing. The Neel brothers were in training l one on west coast. the other on east coast-and were fortunate to meet at | the port of embarkation before sailing | overseas Capt. A. w. Neel is with the ] railway transportation corps. Capts. A. W. and W. I. Neel are the sons of Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Neel of 304 Princeton
 avenue, West End
 W. H. Kettig, Jr.. United States navy, known to his hundreds of friends among the younger set as Bill" returned to Birmingham yesterday after nearly two years service in the navy. MT. Kettig was chief engineer on submarine chaser 1 No. 24, and saw much active service in | this capacity.
 According to advices recently re- ceived from France. Maj. Ravee Norris l of the Rainbow division has been pro- noted to lieutenant colonel. Colonel Norris entered the service at the out break of the war as a captain and his recent promotion, coming as the re-
 suit of his splendid record while in ac- tive service, will be a source of grati- fication to his friends. Colonel Norris
 also served during the Mexican border trouble
 Capt. Joe Mudd has been mustered out of the service but Is now located at
 Washington, where he is connected with
 the legal department of the custodian
 of alien enemy property. w. H. Sadler
 another prominent young Birmingham
 attorney, is also engaged in this work
 Lieut.. Harold Bowron Is back in Bir-
 mingham visiting his parents, Mir and
 Mrs. James Bowron. Lieutenant Bow
 ron was unfortunate in being taken
 sick with pneumonia just before his
 regiment left for France and in this
 way never realized his ambition to get
 into active service. He has been re-
 gently stationed at Samp Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Pithy Paragraphs About
 Returning Birmingham Boys
By BOB M,DAyID

The Age-Heraid wants short news items similar to those print ed below. about returning sof- your relative or friend who has been in the service returns to Bir- mingham, phone or write Of the gladly published. Among those re- turning yesterday were the follow ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
RHODE ISLAND TO RATIFY

Providence. R. L. February "A senate committee today reported res olution providing for ratification of the federal prohibition amendment with a recomm endation for passage. It was placed on the calendar for Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
PARENT TEACHERS MEET

The monthly meeting of the high school parent teachers improvement association was enthusiastic and well attended The association has succeeded in es- ia blshing a library at the school and the music room is being remodeled to
 accommodate the books for reading and
 work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
ROCHESTER MAN DEAD

Anniston. February 4.-(Special) )-Cor- poral William A. Stich, Rochester, N. r., soldier is dead at the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan of pneumonia, and the body will be shipped to his late home in charge of Private William J. Talbot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
Two Held for Murder
By Associated Pres.

Mobile, February 4.-Thomas Briu- bridge and Joe Smith negroes, today were arrested at Chickasaw. the United Stotes Steel corporations shipyard at Mobile. They are -he]9 at the request of the authorities at Hawkinsville, Ca
 for the alleged murder of Jack Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-05
COLONEL LEWIS LEAVES

Anniston, February 4.-(Special)-Lieut Col J. H. Lewis, executive officer at Camp Mcclellan, left Tuesday for New York, and will go from there to San tiago, Cal. for visit to his family