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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Dr. Stuart Speaks Tonight

Tonight has been set aside by the North Alabama conference of the Methodist church for the Epworth league. Dr. George R. Stuart will speak to the leaguers of north Ala bama at the Woodlawn Methodist church tonight Special music will be furnished by the Woodlawn choir. The different branches of the league in the city have sent each other challenges for the largest attendance, and a large meeting is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Capital Week in Criminal Court

Next week IS capltaI week in both di- visions of the criminal court Thirteen cases are set for trial, Gorge Sharp, murder; Era May Hall, murder; Willie Hughes, murder; Will Willis. murder; Walter Green, murder; Joe Ash murder; Dave McClennon, murder; Lewis Rus sell, murder; Peary Lasby, carnal knowl- edge of female child: Charlie Hardy, two cases of robbery; R. E. Wells. rob- bery; VI. G. Wells robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses issued at the probate office yesterday are as follows: y Dr. Ira Jackson Sellers of Birminghs,m to Miss Mary Josphine Allan.
 Garland l.. Rowe of Atlanta to Miss Mamie Lee Austin.
 w. F. Land of Birmingham to Miss Bessie l.. Martin.
 Sam Gibilisco of Edgewater to Miss Mary Gusta.
 F. H. Ensey of Birmingham to Miss Nova Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
Negro Brought From Atlanta

Bessie Smith, negro woman, was re- turned to the Jefferson county jail yes terday from Atlanta by requisition of the governor of Alabama to the governor of Georgia. She is charged with false pre- lenses and is held under a $5c0 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
One Conviction Recorded

Only one conviction was recorded in the criminal division of the circpit court yes terday. Pauline Pitts, in an appeal case from the police court, was fined S1 for vagrancy. She was tried in Judge w. E. Forts divisi>n of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
TODAY'S EVENTS
tl,e Theatrc-

the Theatre Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock; night performances f;ao anu g o'clock.
 Biiou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous performances l to il D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
MEN IN UNIFORM STIR PATRIOTISM
 0F CONFERENCE Total of S325O Quickly Sub scribed at WOodlawn for
 War Work COLLEGE ISSUE IS
 WARMLY DEBATED No Decision Reached Yesterday on Plan Looking to Union of
 Efforts of the Two
 Conferences
By REV. F. M. GLENN

The North Alabama Methodist confer ence now in session at Woodlawn, as- sembled at o'clock yesterday morning with devotional services conducted by Rev. S. R. Lester of Oneonta.
 Immediately following the approval of the minutes of the previous session, pr. G. R. Stuart secured the floor to present the case of a local preacher who had gone from north Alabama to Ei Paso, Tex, seeking restoration of health and who is now nearing his end and in need. Dr. Stuart asked aid, and in very few min utes about s10O was laid on the table,
 UNIFORM ON THE FLOOR
 A hearty hand clapping signalized the entrance into the conference room of four visitors from Camp Mcclellan, garbed in regulation army uniform. These were Col. T. D. Landon, Fifty-fourth depot brigade; John Handley, 10th Heavy Field artillery, New Jersey; Rev. A. N. Smith, Newark conference; Rev. George w. M. Taylor. These four gentlemen were invited to the platform and by Bishop Denny were introduced to the conference.
 Colonel Landon addressed the body with particular reference to Christian work in the army, and not only was the responsive ear of the conference caught, but also connection was made with the pocketbook nerve Bishop Denny, with appropriate words, set before the body the fine opportunities for further Chris tian service given our soldier boys ill the camps by affording the funds for such service. In the collection that followed, subscriptions came so rapidly the re- corder of them had to insist that he could not write with both hands. A total of s3250 was secured, being subscribed by individuals, by churches, and by dis tricts.
 w. P Acker of Anniston was made custodian of the fund.
 The following was adopted unani- mousy:
 Tn the name of God and humanity we are back of President Wilson in this present war, and for ourselves and our people we pledge our best, up to the limit of our resources, With ceaseess prayer that Gods best bless ings may be upon our boys of the army and navy.
 "E, M. GLENN,
 f.J q FRANCIS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
For Weakness and Loss of Appetit

FOr WestNHcSs HHu EOss or Appetite
 The Old Standard general strength ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. arouses the liver, drives out Malaria. and builds up the sys- tenn. A true tonic and sure Appetizer For adults and children. COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03

equipment was found inside the jail after the delivery. How the shoyels and crow bars were obtained is mystery to of ficials.
 Warden c. E. Glover was on duty at the time. He stated last night that he heard no unusual noise inside the jail.
 The men. who were arrested Thursday night by Sergeants Wolff and Sheary, are all members of the 18th infantry. for merly of the New Jersey national guard. Their names follow: Sergeant Jones and Prtvates Jones, Gray, Donley. Bell, Gross, Moran, McGreagor and Walker
 Privates Gross and McGreagor were caught in the act of escaping. Sergeant Jones and Privates Jones, Bell and Mo- ran returned to the jail about S:90 o'clock and surrendered, being placed back in jail. Privates Gray, Walker and Doniey are still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
BALLoTING FOR DELEG ATEs

During the morning balloting con- tinued to complete the delegation to the next geenrsl conference. The full lay delegation follows: R. F. Love1ady of Birmingham, member of Jefferson county board of revenue: w. P. Acker of Anniston, attorney; Nathan M. Rowe, of Triana, merchant and planter; Judge F. J. Garrison of Ashland attorney: J. II. Wilson of Lincoln, merchant and banker; F. B. Yielding of Birmingham, merchant. The alternates are l.. G. Pettijohn of Birmingham, real estate dealer: MT. Striplin. educator; M N. Manning of Talladega, attorney; E. F. Cooper of Anniston, manufacturers
 There yet remains to be elected one clerical member. together with the four alternates.
 The principals are Rev. J. s. Chad wick, assistant editor Nashville Chris tian Advocate; Rev. J. w. Josrson, presiding elder Birmingham district; Rev. T.. c. Bransconb. editor Alabarna Christian Advocate; Rev c. R. Stuart, pastor First Methodist church. Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
pOnSlblIIty to NOTtII AIdUdIHd.
 SPEECHES ARE MADE

1 Speeches in behalf of the plan of the l trustees were made by pr. l.. c. Brans- comb, Dr. J. w. Johnson and Judge H l A. Locke, and in behalf of the minority plan by pr. J. A. Duncan and Dr. G w. Read.
 l Approach to the hour of adjournment brought extension of 30 minutes, with hope that the issue might be settled dur l ing the session. However when pr Read had finished speaking efforts to reach a vote were ineffective before ex- haustion of the extended time, and the 1 session stood adjourned without motion The same question will be continued ns | the order of the day, to be resumed inn mediately following the approval of the minutes today.
 I However. the issue may be carried on | the conference floor, it seems certain | that in some form or other there will be :, passed action initiating with the Ala 1 hama conference discussion looking 70 ,mion of college work at Owenton. And the prevailing opinion seems to warrant prediction that the conference Will adopt the measure practically as lormuiated bv the trustees of Birmingham college. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Rev. w. q. Henry occupied the pulpit. MT. Henry is at present a prominent pas tor at Jackson, Miss, but is an Alabama product, and was formerly a member or the North Alabama conference. At night the conference mission board had charge of the services. the leading address being delivered by Dr. Beach am of Virginia. Of this board pr. R. F. Lovelady is chairman. Rev. ! D. Hunt CT is the secretary. and Rev. R. M. Archibald Is the conference missionary secretary in general charge of the
 practical working of the plans in the conference territory. During the year
 MT. Archibald has secured very hand
 some amount, as special contribution
 for assistance in the mission charges
 of the conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
L. M. 0 0l7Il1F4Ff U. c. FRANCIS.
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE

At 10 a. n the order of the day being set for considering the question of tn- viting the Alabama conference to unite with the North Alabama conference in male college work at Owenton, the con ference proceeded to discuss that matter. There was paper submitted by the trustees of Birmingham college, carry ing a plan which had been worked out by the executive committee of Birming- ham college trustees, providing for the Alabama conference being made full joint owner with North Alabama in the col leg properties at Owenton, carrying there with engagement upon the part of the Alabama conference to put into the joint institution it's full indorsement with pro portionate financial support for running expenses.
 The Alabama conference to trans fer to North Alabama half interest and ownership in the property of Southern university at Greensboro, the endowment of that institution to be transferred to Birmingham college at Owenton.
 substitute proposition was made, in the main features accepting the principle of union of educational work at Owen ton, but contending that North Alabama should not be committed to assist in running any sort of school work at Greensboro, permitting the Alabama con- ference, after union at Owenton. to con- tinue such school work at Greensboro as may be deemed desirable by that confer ence, apart from any obligation or re- sponsibility to North Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-03
NO INTENTION OF DESERVING

We had no intention of deserting ,ne army" said Sergeant Jones after return ing to the jail last night We had it all planned and we went direct to the Terminal station. We found that 1t
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
llting board and other scientific

sulting board and other scientific bodies.
 w. L. Saunders, chairman of the consulting board, headed the repre- sentation of scientists, which includ- ed the following members of the boards committee on special naval problems:
 Lawrence Addicks, chairman; Thos Robbins, Elmer A. Sperry and Benja- min B. Thayer.
 Reports also were available tonight from Thomas A. Edison, who is at work on a somewhat different line of investigation.
 No intimation has been given as to the nature of experiments that have caused board members any navy of ficials familiar with what is being
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
BANK OF
 FORT LOGAN H. ROOTS

Little Rock, May 9.-Stockholders of the Bankers Trust Company yes terday incorporated the Bank of Fort Logan H. Roots, financial institu- tion that is designed to take care of the needs of the thousands of soldiers who will soon be located at the fort. The capitol stock is 10000. The off, cers and directors are: II. L. Rem mel, president; George w. Donaghey, W. C. Ribenack. vice presidents; C. s. Mccain, secretary-cashier; Gordon Campbell, Chas. G. Henry, s. W. Tucker, James C. Clark, F. R. Drum mond and Sam Frauenthal.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
WILL FREE TIE SEAS
 OF GERMAN U.B0ATS
Scientists Are Com ing Down to Brass Tacks"- Secretary Daniels Believes They Are on the Right Road.

Washington, May Slope is brightening that American inventive genius has found the road that may lead to freedom from German sub- marines.
 A conference of unusual importance was held tonight at the home of Sec retary Daniels. It was called in or der that high officials of the navy might go over with members of the naval consulting board the experi- ments already tried and those that are in prospect.
 "They believe they are on the right road" Mir. Daniels said. "They be- lieve they are going to turn out some thing that is worth while. There will be more experiments. Further than that I do not care to say"
 Other officials declared the scien- lists were coming down to "brass tacks:" that the period of reaching out after every suggestion was pass ing and that definite specialization of the work upon which the foremost American experts have concentrated was certain to come soon.
 Those at the conference were Sec retary Daniels, Admiral Benson, chief of operations; Rear Admiral Taylor, chief constructor; Rear Admiral Grif- fin, chief engineer; Rear Admiral Earle. chief of ordnance; Rear Ad- miral Grant, chief of the submarine service, and Capt. Wm. Strother Smith. who forms the connecting link between the department and the con
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
PRESS ASSOCIATION
 WILL HAVE BIG TIME
Fort Smith Citizens Plan Elab- crate Series of Eentertain- ments for Members Arkansas Press Association.

Little Rock, May 9.-An elaborate series of entertainments is being pro- vided for the members of the Arkan- sas Press Association who go on the excursion into Northwest Arkansas the last of next week.
 The party will leave Fort Smith at 10 a. m. Wednesday, and make five or ten minute stops at Van Buren, Rudy, Mountainburg, and Chester. A stop from 12:15 to 2:15 will be made at Winslow, with a luncheon at the hotel on the top of the mountain. Brief stops will be made at West Fork and other points, and the train will arrive at Fayetteville at 3:30. There will be banquets, receptions and sightseeing trips at the Univer- sity and other points of interest, and the excursion will leave the Athens of Arkansas a a. m. Thursday.
 The first stop will be made at Springdale at 8:25, and the party will stay there until Il o'clock. The next stop will be at Rogers from 11:25 to 1 p. m., with luncheon at the Mutual Aid Union building. An automobile trip will then be made to Monte Ne, where the party will be the guests of "Coin" Harvey until 4 o'clock, when they will return to Rogers and go to Bentonville to spend the night and be feted and entertained, at Bella Vista and other show places of the Red Ap- pie Metropolis.
 Leacing Bentonville at a. m. Fri day, the party will arrive at Gra- vette at 9, thence go by auto to Sul- phur Springs for an hour. Return ing, short stop will be made at De- catur, luncheon will be provided by the hospitable citizens of Gentry At 1;30 the party will leave for Si- loam Springs, arriving at 8 o'clock, and spending the night at the cele- brated health resort.
 At o'clock Saturday morning the party will go to Rogers, thence to Fort Smith, arriving at 11:30 and de- parting at 12:30 for Hartford, where an opportunity will be given to visit the coal mines and to partake of luncheon. Those who return to Lit tie Rock over the Rock Island will be given an opportunity to visit the Sani- torium at Bonneville if it is not too late
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
DALLAS BUSINESS MEMS
 SPECIAL TOMORROW
Will Arrive at 7:45 Tomorrow Morning and Spend About an Hour-Is Accompanied By Large Band.

As has been previously advertised in the News, over hundred business men from Dallas, Texas, will arrive in the morning on a special train at 7:45, and will spend about an hour in the city meeting the business men and the orators of the delegation will respond to an address of welcome by one of our citizens. Ttey Fove a band accompanying them O ahoo4 forty pieces together with vaude- vile attraction and probably many other things that will be worth sec ing and listening to. They will also have with them a special newspaper representative of the Dallas News, who will take notes of the visit to Prescott and the story will appear in the Sunday issue, and the better they are entertained here the more impress sion it will make on the newspaper representative and of course credit able article of the splendid hospital ity of our people in the Dallas News will be the result.
 Let all the men, women and chil- dren come out at 7:45 in the morning and you will see and hear something that will be worth your time. Let's make a good impression. Come in your car if you have one, if you haven't borrow one.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
BoodNng Sen-
 atorGets Year
,stod for Receiving Money Arres'fps Ter Passage Trade Stamp Bill p.,r;nc run Session Legislature Tpvnpjled From Senate.

Special to the News e ~ o;,,,.
 l was expelled from the senate, Nas @ todav convicted of receiving a '.ibo Sat and sentenced to one year in vl,' a. nonitentiary and assessed a fine of S1,SOO.OO. ,o,,,
 nuriug the session of the 1917 leg ,l.t,ro Senator Sims of Hazen, and csDator ,s I. c. Burgess of Russellville,
 .ro arrested in Little Rock by city detectives, charged with accepting b,ibes of $1,OOO each for killing a trading stamp bill which was pending ;n tbe senate The bribes were given .bv supposed representative of an Eastern trading stamp concern, but nho nroved to be Burns detective in the employ of Prosecuting Attor- nov NJ. E. Dunaway, hired to track tbe senator's. A special session of the grand jury of Pulaski county was called by Judge R. J. Lee and both senator's were indicted for accepting brbes and were released on $10,000 bond each
 At the trial which has consumed the past three or four days in Little Rock. much sensational testimony was introduced on both sides, Senator Burgess being placed on the stand and testifying for the state that he and Sims both had received bribes as named in the indictment. Senator Burgess will be put on trial at once.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
STATE NORMAL BOARD
 HOLD MEETING TODAY

Little Rock, May 9,-A meeting of the State Normal Board is being held today for the purpose of electing a president of the institution to sue ceed J. J. Doyne, resigned. The mem- bers of the board are J. l.. Bond, Hogan Oliver, A. L. Hutchins, Allen Winham, w. E. Lemon and L. s. Dun- away. It is believed that B. w. Tor reysOn, superintendent of secondary education, and one of the best known educators in the state, will be elected.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09

done to hope that the problem is nearing solution. None will be given, whatever the results of new work, which it is understood will include practical tests of certain theories.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
J. W. T0RREYSON ELECTED
 PRESIDENT STATE NORMAL

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, May 9.-D. w. Torrey- son was today elected president of the State Normal.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-09
TO TEST VALIDITY
OF ANOTHER ACT

Little Rock, May 9.-A transcript was filed yesterday in Supreme Court to test the validity of the act passed by the last legislature, No. 249, ap- proved March 16, creating the New port Levee district. The suit was brought by w. H. Snetzer against T. J. Gregg and other commissioners, to enjoin them from proceeding with the work. The lower court sustained a demurrer by the commissioners, thereby sustaining the act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-01
ByRON'S WORK IS CAUSE OF PROTEST Owners Ask Fans to Appeal to National League
 President

St Louis, July 31.-Believing that Umpire Byron called a third strike on "Tommy" Long in the game with Fhll- adelphia Monday because Long had protected vigorously when Byron had called his hard drive down the right field line foul J. c. Jones, who pro- snaaes the deal whereby the St. Louis Natfona5s bscsme the property of citi- 1sn sfoc35holsess la-t night issued the following saA ea appssl for publica- ITO. ssose " attendance at tRe Card fnal atlaAalPhis same o0 Monday: Will yoa nseaae giss trssi5sH- John K. Tener, No. :. st H9Ttieth rect, New York, your opinion oA Umpire Byron's work in St. Louis, and particularly your judgment as to his decision on the right field hit or foul by Long in the seventh inning?
 The good of the game demands that the president of the league should be advised whether the leagues umpires are doing good work or bad work
 "J c. JONES'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-01
'. M. [. A. TOURNEY
 IS NEARING FINALS
Several Interesting Matches Staged Yesterday-Brooks
 and Johnston Today

The city championship tennis tour nament being held by the Y. M. c. A. is approaching the semi finals and some great battles will star today TOT the elimination of a number of cracks who have their eye glued on the medal and Cosby trophy. Johnston will meet Brooks as a headliner of the days matches. Other matches of equal inter- est will be Lange Ys. Harrison, Mar tinsen vs. Ridley, McWane vs. Kitch- en. w. T. Warren will meet the win ner of the McWane- Kitchen match.
 Hewitt Smith. who was one of the favorites among the younger players. fell a victim to the skillful game of L. A. Brooks. A number of the fans had picked Smith to win the match, but the steady game that Brooks played was more than Smith could master. The old reliable back-hand stroke of Brooks was working in great style and seldom did he fail to return the ball.
 Smith played a remarkable game at times His fast one had all kinds of smoke and his overhead smashes were hard and accurate. He was somewhat cratic at times and this, coupled with the skillful handling of drives at the net by Brooks. caused his Waterloo Time and again he would drive the ball for an ace only to have 1t re- turned by his opponent with perfect ease. Smith is a conner and will bear watching, but Brooke's experience at the game will eliminate many Of the aspirants for honors at the next game Score, 6-1, 6-3.
 Harold had to go the limit to defeat Robinson Robinson took the first set, 6-1, but Harold discovered that he could not handle a lob and he pro- ceeded to play that style of game, which returned him winner by the score 1-6, GA. 61O. Martinsen had hard time disposing of Blake, but his aggressive game finally won for him. Score, 7-5. 6-4. Ridley defeated Will Hams 6-2. 7-5. Latham defaulted to Lange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-01
TWo Strong Fduorites and
 Outsider Cop First Hon0rs

Kalamazoo, Mich, July, 31.-Two strong favorites and an outsider captured the three races on the opening days grand circuit programme at Recreation Park today.
 Tramp-A-Bit was the surprise in the PHI pace. After finishing sixth in the first two heats Jamson landed him in front for the next three, Baxter Lou, who won the first two heats barely escaping the distance flag in the third heat. Tramp-A-Bit's followers won $S5 pools on $3 tickets.
 Royal Mack, driven by Tommy Mur- phy, was easily the class of the 2:17 trot, though Walter Cox sprung a surprise by piloting Lu Princeton ahead in the third heat, with the best time of the race, 2:O7A.
 The Savoy was a heavily played fa- vorite for the 2:05 pace and though both Miles produced whipping finishes, the Cox pacer was always equal to the emergency and won by a head in each heat. Tickets on the Savoy sold at $25, against $17 for the field.
 Summarizes:
 2:11 pace; purse 5000:
 Tramp a. Bit, TO- g., by
 Tramp Fast (Jamison) l l Baxter Lou, oh. g., by Kim
 ney Lou (Chiids) ........... l Pater q h. h. (Snow). 2 4 5 9
 Time: 2O51s; 206s4; 2:07K; 2;071a; 2:loA.
 PIT trot; purse s100o:
 Royal Mack, b. g.. by Royal
 Mckinney (Murphy) ..........l z l AP francisco shss.ot,. fcoS1 ............ n 3 Louis Winter Dr. g. (McDon-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-01
PLAY IN WOMEN'S
 TOURNEY GREAT Mrs. Melvin Jones, Chicago Champion, Wins First
 Match

Chicago, July 31.-Mrs. Melvin Jones of Glen Oak Country club, woman golf champion of Chicago today won the first match round at the Midlothian Country club in defending her title, defeating Mrs. Ralph Smalley of Windsor Golf club, 3 and g. The champion scored 9l for the IS holes despite the great heat and stiff wind. two strokes better than the gold medal score made by Mrs. F. c. Letts, western champion in the qualifying round. Mrs. Jones tomorrow will meet Miss Mildred Smith of Evans ton Golf club, who today defeated Miss Carolyn Lee of Kansas City, and l.
 Mrs. Let's won her way to the semi finals today by defeating Miss Louise Fergus of Glenview, 4 and 3. The west ern champion will contest the semi-final round with Mrs. Luther Kennel of Evanston, formerly southern California champion, who today defeated Mrs. Stuart Pritchard (Myra Helmer) of Mid- lothian, 8 and 2.