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New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
0O "Boyd Gable" falls the dis
tinction Of being called "the
writer Of the air" In the

= 40 "Boyd Gable" falls the dis
tinction of being called "the
writer Of the air." In the
great war first he wrote of
the gunners and then, by invitation,
turned his pen to chronicling events
Of the air.
Of the result, "Flying," a maga-
zine dedicated to aviation, says:
There are some writer's to whom has
come the gift of seeing things clearly
and telling Of them clearly so that the
man who reads says: "Yes, that is
so; that is how it was" 1t is a gift Of
nature, not an art taught in the
schools; gift of better mental sight
than the average; a gift Of clear sym
life. Such writer's as Jack London,
Louis Becke and "Boyd Cable" (Colo-
mel Ewart, r. A. F.) owe little or
nothing to education for their art. In
deed, most often Education" has chief
ly meant for them the experiences of
rowing life as sailor, explorer, hunter,
the coming into contact with man in
his stark naturalness.
Boyd Cable" who during the early
days Of the great war snatched odd
moments from the guns to put on to
paper those glimpscs Of vivid, pulsing
life which. published under the title
Of Between the Lines" told the world
that new writer had appeared, had
up to then done little or nothing with
his pen. A Scot by birth, he had
roamed the world, finding the purpose
of things in living full, ample life, a
soldier in Africa, sailor and stoker on
the Pacific, gold digger, bullock driver
everything and anything, even to
business, he tried. Of course, the war
called him in 1914 and he went out
with the guns, and from France sent to
"Cornhill" sketch of the life at the
front which had 80 enthusiastic a well
como that 1t was in q way forced on
him to Garry on" as q writer.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
XIV

WHEN Farmer Buttons was found
hanging in his own cheese loft
in the second quarter of the moon
Of an exceptionally early lambing
season, Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer,
Peter Curney, Peter Davy, Danl
Whiddon, Harry Hawk, old Uncle
Tom Cobleigh and all assembled in
the single room which did duty for
bar, ladies' bar and taproom, COM
mercial room and assembly room
at "The Three jolly Corners" and
lamented the fact that Yaxley
String Septet would have to look
for new second euphonium. They
also adverted tastefully to the ap-
preaching departure Of his daughter,
whom the breath of rumor had
scared with burning shame. For it
was whispered behind the managers
and over the pig tubs Of Sneed that
the strange young clergyman, whose
cheerful presence was remembered
in the village, had kissed her above
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
ACT J..

A PROFOUND darkness within which
nothing moves. Then there can BE-
dimly perceived the outlines of a large,
high room and The gray sllhoue.ts'
of old women in strange garments who
resemble troop of gray, hiding nice
III low voices. and with laughter 10 sHc
fro. the old women converse.
Conversation of the Old Women'
What should like TO know 10
whether our friend viii have II sos
or a daughter.
What difference dors that make u
you?
l like boys
And like girls. They ai~ays stay
at home and wait until you cone
TO them.
But do you Ike 70 make calls
(Subduod laughter
He knows.
He knows.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
By MI. Is H-R-Y

From q little sheaf of satires
By Philip Guedalla, published
IN "Ne2U Paths."
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
With Flying Men

~ I'm FIy1ng men
Leaving the gunners the fliers
quickly won his heart, as the article
goes on to say:
The gunners are no mean people.
But coming from the gunners "Bo>d
Cable" gave first place in his admira-
tion to the flying men. 1t was their
"joyous courage" as he puts it, that
made them so wonderful; the amazing
spirit that sent man out on patrol
with perhaps an even money chance
of life, with all the nonchalance Of
holidaymaker starting on a railway
journey. Regulus going back to the
land Of the Carthaginians with the air
of going to the seaside Of Tarentum is
the classical hero of score of paans.
The Air Force was Just crowded with
Reguluses.
The wonderful high average Of the
work Of the R. A. F. made the strong
est impression on "Boyd Cable" The
enemy would make great boast Of an
ace with twenty victories to his credit.
We had men with fifty or sixty vic
tories marked up, dozens Of men with
twenty victories, hundreds Of men with
half dozen victories.
Writing as we'll as he has done of the
war in the air, Boyd Cable" is still
not content that he has got into the
ho >~:x 30 <Lo
ing man and of fight. Some day he
may attempt novel with flying as it's
motive. But he considers it the hardest
Of all things to bring home to a reader
who has never flown the actual mo-
ments and hours Of man In flight
AN England Cried
In the story bringing Home the
Bus" the writer's style is we'll set
forth. 1t is a tale that "made all
England cry" Two flying men on
patrol have been attacked in their
machine, and both seriously wound
ed. They are making for home to
save the bus and their valuable
Photographic records:
The summing up was very clear and
simple. They were q good thirty
miles from the lines; Spotty might
easily bleed to death in less than
that; he, Barry, might do the same,
or might faint from pain and exhaus-
tion. In that case done-fnish himself,
and Spotty, and the Marah. in a drop
OF 5000 feet and full hundred mile
an-hour crash below. On tho other
hand, he had only to move his hand,
push the Joystick out and sweep tho
Marah down, hatten her out and
pick decent field. land, and he and
Spotty would be in tho DOCTORS hands
in matter Of minutes, both Of them
safe and certain Of their lives at
least. In heconds they could be "on
the floor" and in safety--and in Ger
man hands :. the two Of them and
:. and tho Marah 1t was
probably tho thought OF the Marah
that turned tho scale, II ever the scale
really hung in doubt eve can't
afford :. what was 1t tho squad
ron commander had said ?-"can't
AFFORD TO lose tho old Marah from the
squadron" No (Barry's vision cleared
mentally and physically at tho thought }
no, and. by tho Lord. tho squadron
wasn't going to lose the Marah, not
II 1t was in him TO bring the old bus
home.
On the way home, flying, very low
az they had TO, they fought as they
went:
Fifteen minutes gone. They must
b year The lines nov. He could
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
Translated by William l.. Mcpherson

Copyright NwYu Tribune
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05
(Sllencel

Our friend would like girl. sss
says that boys are too rough. that
they arc venturesomc and seek dah'
gers. When they are s'iil cute
small they like to climb .al! tre''
and swim in deep water AID often
they fall, and often they drown
And when they become men tsey
start wars and XIII each other.
She thinks that girls don't drown
But have seen many drowned g'rs
just the same. and they were ll'
all drowned pcople-wes and green'
ish.
She thinks stones don's XII
girls.
What has happened 20 her Per
haps she il already dead
No. in that case we should hear
weeping The doctor would run ca'
and begin 10 talk nonsense. and
they would bring on. her husband
unconscious, and We should have oa'
hands full. No. she "a not dcae'
Then why are we sitting here
Ask him. How should we know
He won't tell.
He won't tell He tells nothing
He drives us here and there, nc
rouses us from our beds and makes
US watch. and then il turns oa' 'ha'
there was no need Of cur coming
We came of our own accord. niHh'
We come of our own accord lou
must be fair 10 him. There. sac -
crying again. Aren't you ssasnea'
Are your
am saying nothing. am ssy'as
nothing and waiting.
How kind-hearted you srsl ..Asl
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05

that it's owner climbed heavily out
Of the ditch and shook a toad from
his sleeve, it might appear that he
had not courted observation by his
two predecessors.
The young clergyman and his
graceful guide vanished down the
lane which led through Yaxley
Admiral to Sneed Canonicorum,
while the lights of Sneed Ridge
twinkled cheerfully on their right
against the black bulk of Bilberry
Down: and Jim Barley, who was
handsome, if lonely, man of thirty
two, mechanically resumed his work
before heap of sows' ears, which he
was converting into silk purses
against Yeominster market day.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05

Leaving the gunners the fliers
quickly won his heart, as the article
goes on to say:
New-York tribune., 1919-10-05

Thomas Hard,
a recent photo
graph just pull
ished by ''Laru.
and Water''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
ON COUNTY
AT K|WAN|S CLUB
Fifteen-Round, No-Decision
Contest to Be Staged at
Luncheon

A separate county for Birmingham will.
be the subject discussed at the regular
meeting of the Kiwanis club today at l
o'clock. Commissioner Burrus will take
the affirmative side of the question. and
County Superintendent N. r. Baker the
negative The following notice has been
sent to the members:
Special extra Bring a guest or two
Tuesday sure The subject of the meet
ing will be Birmingham County"-Yes
or No.
There will be fifteen-round (minute)
contest between Jess Willard Henry P.
Burrus of the City hall and Jack Demp-
sew N. r. Baker of the county for the
heavyweight title. The laws of the club
prohibit the rendering of any decision
You don't want to miss this. 1t will be
the best of the season.
Seriously speaking. Birmingham county
Is a live subject, and we will have the
pros and cons presented in two talks by
the best informed men in the state on this
subject Mr. Burrus, who is the fathe-
of the separate county movement. viii
tell us why it ought to succeed-and MI.
Baker will take the negative.
So every Kiwanian ought to be on the
job with at least one guest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
EX-SERVICE MEN
RECEIVE SILVER
VICTORY BUTTONS

Silver victory buttons were secured
from the local army recruiting sta
ton yesterday by Private Thomas
I4inxy Mckinney. member of the
Eighty-third company. Sixth regiment,
marine corps, who was wounded by a
left leg and left shoulder on October
8, 1918, and Private Harry Tyson of
Company F. First gas regiment. who
was gassed on October 81, 1918.
Those securing bronze buttons, which
represent service in the world war,
were Private James A. Cockrell, Bat
tory A, 116th field artillery; Corporal
Ollie B. Mabry, headquarters company.
18TH infantry; Private Sam Berko-
witz, Company G, 112th infantry; Pri-
vate James w. Blair, 130th field arti,-
lery; Sergeant Major Thomas A. Nc
Donough, Ninth division. headquarters
depot; Lieutenant Henry Edward
Simpson, Thirty-second field artillery;
Frank A. Fort. 655th aero squadron;
Captain John liner Freeman. head
quarters, Fourth infantry division
Lieutenant Don Baggerly Stricken
veterinary corps; Private Willis HI. Ly-
man, Fifty-ninth guard company, S.
S. c.; Lieutenant Charles Edward Rus
sell, infantry; Private Leopold Kar-
peles, gas company. tank corps; Pri-
vate John H. Gaines, Company X, 301st
infantry; Private Thomas J. VIM,
Battery A, Fffty-fourth artillery; Ser
geant Otto H. Loosen, Company l, 18th
infantry; Sergeant Eugene R. Jones,
medical corps; Private James L. Ride
hoover. infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
JUDGE bORST SPEAKS
ON ODD FELLOWSHIP
Grand Sire of Odd Fellows
Given Royal Welcome by
Members of the Order

Judge Henry V. Borst of New York and
the grand sire of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, made a stirring ADDRESS
before large audience at the woodrow
Wilson park last night. Jacob Burger
presided and Senator Frank S. White
welcomed this speaker on behalf OF the
state, Commissioner j. r. Hornaday or
behalf of the city, Walter S. Brewer IN
behalf of the returned veterans. ana
Grand Master Palmer Daughette on be-
half of the order.
A special delegation of prominent Odd
fellows met the grand sire when he ar
rived at 6:35 o'clock last night from New
York and escorted him to the park where
he was given a loyal reception by the
members Of the order there assembled
Judge Dorst spoke generally upon the
greatness of the state of Alabama ana
the efforts of the /. o. o. F., in making
it a better state and land by means OF
the doctrine of friendship, brotherly love
and truth the tenents of the order.
THE great wealth of your state said
Judge Borst' lies not so much in your
limestone, coal, iron and other natural
resources as it does in your great wealth
of true Americanism, patriotism and Cit
zenship. 1 know of no state which is
so rich in true AmericanisIn as the state
of Alabama: this you have doubly demon
strated by the great work done by your
soldiers overseas and the records made
by your representatives in the legislature
and Congress, as well as on the law books
of the country.
give men a century ago met in the
CITY of Baltimore and drew up the con-
stitution and bylaws of a fraternal or
der which has grown to number OF
over 100000. They were uneducated IN
the history, laws and methods OF govern
ment of the world. but they were success
| full in establishing an order winch mas
| lived for the past century and grown
enormously in that time
1.-THE effort of the order is to teacn
brotherly love and establish an element
| in the human race that Is apt to not DC
developed too fully in the rapid advance
of civilization that our country mas 'na 'sr,.
tOddfellow present to do his utmost IN
/ perpetuating the good work started oS
the order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
LITTLE: CHILD KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Automobile Turns Over and
Baby Killed in Presence
of Parents

Edna Holmes, the littne one-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Holmes
of Sixth avenue, Boyles, was instantly
killed and other members of the
Holmes family were painfully bruised
when a large touring car in which they
were riding plunged into deep ditch
yesterday afternoon.
The accident happened near Mount
Plnson and the family was homeward
bound. 1t is understood that the high
way was rather narrow, and that Mr..
Holmes, who was driving, was attempt
ing to release a portion of the road to
passing automobile when he acct
dentally backed into the ditch. The
automobile turned completely over,
plnning the little victim Underneath
and killing 1T instantly
The occupants of the car were car
ried and escorted to nearby store,
where they received first aid treatment
and later were transferred to a drug
store at Boyles. The parents Of the
child are distracted over the distress
ing accident. Mr.. Holmes is employed
ty the Louisville and Nashville railroad
and is well thought Of in the commu-
nifty in which he resides.
The remains of the child will be
sent to Cullman this morning for in
terment by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05


That immense fortunes have been
mae from timely inventions is a mat.
20 , ,.,,o5aa .ra &c
w. -
result many ana various are me
schemes and devices filed daily at the
natent office in vrashineton NV inven-
H., a., 80, -. on
i've genius III 'he nope
schemes and devices Will ultimately
bring them fame and fortune
Dr.ir, ~ y,r nariod +ba efforts If
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
Mrs. Moore Missing
From West End Home

The wife and child of C. A. Moore
OF 319 Pearl street, West End. have
been missing since last Saturday. ac-
cording to the statement made last
night by Mr.. Moore, and he fears they
have met with foul play. He stated
that his wife left the house Saturday
while he was at work and that he has
not heard from her since, although he
has made diligent search and inquiry.
He is at a loss to account for her alb
Sc nee.
He gave the following description
of Mrs. Moore; She is about 20 years
old and about five feet high with dark
hair and eyes. The baby is about two
years old and has its mothers color
ings.
Mr.. Moore states he will be grateful
for any information concerning his
wife and baby and that he can be
reached by phone West End 7eS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
NEGRO HELD FOR
Assault ON CHILD
Assailant Captured After
Sensational Chase and
.Lynching Threatened

Robert Smith, a negro man, was
brought quietly into Birmingham yes
terday afternoon by Constable Vardi-
miner, and F. O. Golden, game war
den. and placed in the county jail on
a charge of criminal assault. 1t is al
legged that the negro attacked Jewel
dine Selleds, the 5-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs M. E. Sellers of
Palos.
The little girl told her mother about
the alleged assault yesterday morning
at s o'clock, although she stated that
it took place Sunday afternoon. The
child was not injured. it is understood.
The incident is alleged to have taken
place between Palos and Porter. where
the little girl was on her way to Risco,
where her father worked he having
charge of the Republics power house
at Palos.
AS soon as the little girl told her
mother of the occurrence. which it is
said she had kept hidden from fear
and promises to the negro, a posse was
Immediately formed and a search was
made for Smith. However, he had in
some manner gotten wind of it. the Of
ficers stated. and escaped at the time,
but was captured after a sensational
chase of several miles by Constable
vandiver. When tho officer reached
Palos there was talk of lynching, but
the negro was rushed to Birmingham
before any demonstration was made
Smith, 1t Is said, ran the ferry at
Porter. across the Little Warrior. fer
F. o. Golden and Pink Golden. He has
lived in the neighborhood and worked
for the Goldens for about II years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
SUIT INVOLVING
$5,000,O00 is FILED
IN CIRCUIT COURT
Alleged Conversion of Stock in Self
Fluxing Ore and Iron Company
Basis of Suit

A suit involving five million dollars was
filed yesterday in the circuit court. which
is said to be one Of the largest amounts
ever litigated in the local court.
The suit was filed by Warwick Saun-
ders against r. N. McDonough. J. J..
Shannon, w. A. Porter. j. H. McDo-
nough Self F'uxing Ore & Iron Com
pany, w. H. Coverdale. Standard Steel
company and the Gulf States Steel COM
pany for the alleged conversion of 9,T0
shares of capital stock of the Self Flux-
ing Ore and Iron company, on or about
August a. 1918.
A bill for the creation of trust on
the 1910 shares of stock was also asked
for by Saunders against the above named
corporations.
A decree is sought, the complainant de-
claring that one certain OF the de-
PENDANTS is possessed of one-fifth Of the
stock Of the Self Fluxing Ore and Iron
company as trustee for himself valued
at 81. 100000 as a result of the forming
of the corporation and the transfer Of
Isis acres of land near Oxmoor.
The complainant also asks for the en-
forcement of decree of the chancery
court of jefferson county Of August A.,
1916, as modified by the supreme court,
February %, 1915 whereby he was award
ed the amount of this stock named.
Saunders alleges that he. with McDo-
nough, Shannon, Porter and McDonough.
secured the property known as the AL
drich and Towers land near Oxmoor. and
as compensation for same were to re-
ceive 1910 shares of stock in the Self
Fluxing OEe and Iron company. no
claims that these shares were taken over
S+andard Steel company and Gulf
States Steel company. He also claims
49, ,tc NTH n iv~1 6,x
since obtained their number of shares
or the equivalent and asks for refer
epce to determine the value of his one
fifth of the stock and a decree declaring
the two McDonoughs. W. A. Porter and
Shannon trustees for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
ALL UNION SHOPMEN
ARE OUT ON STRIKE
IS STATEMENT MADE
Approximately $500 Men
Affected by Strike-Offi-
Gals Reticent as to
Conditions

''This is but the beginning of one
of the biggest surprises in the history
of the country" was the sentiments
expressed by the strikers when APP
proximately $500 shopmen laid down
their tools and declared the strike eff
fective yesterday morning. The strik-
ing shopmen include machinists. car
repair men. boilermaKers, blacksmiths
and every other trade that goes to-
ward the mechanical upkeep of the
rolling stock" of any railroad.
Several closed meetings were held by
the strikers at the jefferson theater.
Ben-Hur hall, Machinest hall and the
woodrow Wilson park during the day
Yesterday. Another mass meeting will
be held by the strikers at o'clock
this morning at the Woodrow Wilson
park.
A publicity committee was appointed
by the strikers at their meeting at the
woodrow Wilson park yesterday. but
the committee talked less than the
men. They stated, however, that every
union man of the trade crafts involved
had laid down his tools yesterday
morning.
Sentiments among many of the
strikers yesterday were that. although
the strike had been perhaps little
too premature. they were going TO
stick it out, pending the taking of the
strike vote.
Some of them stated that they had
been ordered to take up new jobs and
occupations pending me outcome of he
strike and the time when their old jobs
have opened again for them. 1t Is re-
ported that numbers of the strikers
who struck Saturday have already Sc
cured other jobs and would see the
present crisis to the end.
Officials of several railroads in
volved, when asked as to the effect
that the present crisis would have
upon the transportation facilities,
stated they were unable to give out
any information at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-05
Local Genius Inuents NelU
Beverage With a Kick "
by CHARLES H. MANDY

II. utNDh
that he has been offered a million dol
lars for his device and that he has
refused it.
Now, giving due credit to this YAM
kee for his ingenious invention, which
If allowed to be put on the market will
undoubtedly bring him great riches, he
has probably been outdone by local
inventor who proposes a method Of
providing a hard" drink that puts his
device in the shade, so to speak.
This local genius is none other than
the elongated salesman for the Bir-
mngham Paint and Glass company
who rejoices in the euphonious cogno-
men of Hilliard II. Thoms, and. like
Byron he Is apt to become famous
overnight by reason of the product of
his mighty brain.
After much experimenting, Hilliard
Fl. has concocted a condiment, the in
gradients of which he guards with an
the secrecy of fellow who has
quart of liquor at home, which he
states il mixed with COW feed will
cause the bovine who eats it to give
milk which will contain 2% per cent
alcohol, more or less. according to the
amount fed to the COW.
Hilliard H. contends that there is
nothing in the condiment that will in
jure the COW, but states. on the othnr
hand it will cause it to wax and grow
fat, and has hopes that the new bever-
age will have like effect on him, as
at the present time he is toward the
bottom of the list in the heavyweight
class.
Mr.. Thoms is waiting to hear from
Washington as to his patent rights,
and states that If the formula for Coca
Coca sold for $25.oOo0 900 he ought to
get twice that amount from his in
vention. which he contends would PUT
that popular beverage completely out
of business.