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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Crew Destroys Stranded U-Roat.
A German submarine was stranded
west OF Calais, according to a despatch
received in Paris. The crew destroy.
ed the undcrsea boat and surrendered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
A Wiso Bows Reply

Willie's Mamma Come now, VIII
lie, am ready to hear you repeat your
history lesson. Willic-Aw, let history
repeat Observation-Disclosures Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
PRESIDENT WARY OF PEACE
intimates That Present Is Not Time
to Discuss NEGOTIATIONS,

President Wilson held q LONG
conference with Senator Lewis, the
Democratic whip, and urged haste
in the final enactment of the
food control bill and revenue bill and
IS understood to have indicated that
he does not consider the present tho
time for discussion of peace negotia
tions with Germany.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Father and Son Die For Murder.

Albert Barrett and his son, Aubrey,
have been sentenced to die August 81
for the murder, July 10, of w. II.
Roach, white farmer og Charlotte
county, near Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Grimby-Docs' Brown understand the
purchasing power Of II dollar? Blnks
Yes. What troubles him Is the Dur-
chasing power of his wife!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Some men prefer any load Of In
fanny, however heavy, to any pressure
Of taxation. however light.-Sydncy
Smith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

The Planet (Richmond. Va.) will
be sent to your door for only $1.C0
per year In advance. Subscribe now,
and got the newsy news.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
FIVE F fridays
Continued from Sixth Page.

"Thc worst smugtlcrs we have nrc SO
ctcty people. We captured two Of his
nccolnpliccs on tuntingdons island
this morning, and when we get him
we shall have wiped out one of the
worst gangs of smugglcr& operating
across the border"
At the mcn.,oa OF IIuntingdon's is
land we MI phi lcl up our cars. What
connection did the smugglcrs have
with the disappearance OF Mrs. Green
and L'pton& n. Clair?
"Nliilr YOU were on IIuntingtlon's
island" asked. did you see any
thing Of Mrs. Grccn?"
why" bcg&n the officer, with puI.
Zlcd frown. "onc OF our prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29

room, in the garden and at the sacred
altar. I like what Isaiah said; IF ye
be willing and obedient We shall eat the
good of the land; but if we refuse and
rebel, We shall be devoured with a sword,
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken
it,
l urge that the coIored men practice
honesty, industry and frugality. BE
economical in all dealings. is the position
for us to take.
In these critical moments make the
conservation of foodstuffs a practice
What used to feed four might be so
utilized as to feed eight.
I have recently organized the eolored
cooks into an association and every day
many are joining the movement, and
from time to time we will meet and dis
cuss the great problem Of food conserva-
ton.
I would impress you 10 stick to your
job, put in an honest day, full day,
and get a full pay. Every bit of every
mans time is demanded today.
Be careful in the expenditure of your
money, there is no disgrace now in wear
ing patched shoes and darned clothes
the times demand it. Make the old hat
over and wear it again many parts of
the world would enjoy this opportunity.
w. H. NIXON,
Presiding elder Of the Birmingham dis
trict of the A. NJ E. church, 254 Third
avenue. Birmingham. July 2S, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
TWO MEN CAUGHT IN
MONTGOMERY MAY
Be GERMAN AGENTS
Are Held on Charge of
Using Mails to Defraud.
Carry Suspicious Maps

Montgomery, July 28.-Two men, giving
the names of Bernhard Dahlen and Fred
Dahl but claimed by the officers to be
brothers, today were held by the United
states commissioner on charges of us
ing the mails to defraud. The men were
said to be wanted in New Orleans in con-
nection with the operations of the Ohio
Brokerage and Produce company.
When searched maps of roads of many
states, and small maps Of every state in
the union, with clippings of German &C
tivities throughout the United States,
and many manuscripts bearing on war ac-
tivities were found in their possession.
Dahl, who was working as carpenter
at the cantonment for Camp Sheridan,
had an officer take him to the camp for
his money and tools. Returning to the
Jail in an automobile when within 20
feet Of the prison, Dahl jumped from
the car and dashed through two of the
downtown streets The presence of wom-
en- prevented the officers from shoot
ing, but they outran Dahl and recaptured
him. He was handcuffed.
Dahlen was arrested at the postoffice
as he was calling for mail. Papers on
the men indicated they used many aliases
In various parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
NEGROES Charged
WITH AIDING ESCAPE
Prisoners, in a Dash for
Liberty, Engage in Battle
With Guards

Harris Fulton and Henry Parker, negro
drivers in the Flat Top mines, have been
arrested on charges of aiding and abetting
the escape of prisoners in connection
with the shooting affair at Flat Top
mines Thursday night when one negro
was killed, another fatally wounded and
two others seriously injured when five
negro miners attempted to shoot their
way to freedom at the mines. 1t Is said
that Fulton and Parker smuggled pistols
into the mines for the prisoners.
John Daniel was killed and Riley
Brown, Herman Beard, George Bailey
an an unidentified negro were seriously
injured when the negroes came out of
the mouth of the mine and made an at
tempt to get away. The guards fired on
the negroes, who returned the fire, and a
lively battle ensued.
News of the shooting reached the cor
oner's office Saturday morning, when per-
mission was asked to bury the dead ne
gro. Then an investigation was made
at the mines. Deputy Fred McDuff and
Deputy j. w. Alexander arrested the
negro drivers when information concern
ing the affair reached the sheriff's Of
fee
Only three of the five negroes who at
tempted to make the dash past the guards,
were armed, they having pistols OF the
five attempting to escape four were serv-
ing life sentences and one 20 years The
trouble occurred at about $50 o'clock.
just as the miners were coming out of
the mines
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
NEGRO PASTOR ASKS
RACE TO AID DURING
THE PERILOUS TIMES
w. Fl. Nixon Outlines Duties of Col
ored People in Helping Meet the
Nations Present Crisis

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
In this worlds war America Is facing
serious crisis, these are perilous times
and the nations are restless. l feel very
happy over the part that my people are
playing and have always played in psy-
Geological moments of the government.
1 have noticed recently yes, just this
week, what might be termed threaten
greatly concerned, or may be involved.
The labor unions and the exodus have
greatly agitated the country and the
stability Of my people.
The history of labor unions, where
whites and blacks are allowed to affil-
late, is that when crisis comes. the
colored man has always been the suf-
ferer; while we understand that labor
has lawful right to organize, to this
/ raise no question, but I seriously
doubt the wisdom OF my people going
into them, or beng d part of the white
union.
Traditions are plain in the south as to
the negro's position, and since he is pro-
tected. where he is it Is best as see
1t for the colored man to play safety
first.
Let strife, strikes, confusion and up
heavals come, for come they will but my
advice to my race is to stay out of these
Commissions. Make it your first duty to
cultivate a friendly relation with our
white friends, those who have helped and
are helping in the progress of our people.
Every negro wants to be a good soldier,
every negro can be a good soldier If
given chance; the chance is ours, If
not with bayonet or army artillery, it
can be in the mines, at the factory, on
the farm, in the shop, in the furnace, in
the kitchen, in the laundry, in the school
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
NEGRO EXODUS AND
FOOD CONSERVATION
WILL BE DISCUSSED

The final session Of the Birmingham
district Sunday school convention Of the
c. NJ. z. church closes it's session this
afternoon in a big mass meeting at Bes-
semer, comprising the subjects of the
negro exodus and the care to be used in
the preservation of foodstuffs and cloth
ing.
The meeting closes after a very sue
oessful session of the various schools
during the year, having raised S612.9S.
enrolling 252 scholars and adding 40 Off
GERS and teachers.
At the meeting today several white
persons will have part on the pro-
gramme, one of whom will be J. r. Nc
Wayne, vice president of the American
Cast 1rop Pipe company, who will have
for his subject, "a Better Day for the
Negro" White people are finally urged
to be present, as it is thought many
points of interest will be brought for
ward
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
Seelaya, Famous Pianist,
to Fill Engagement Here

Seelaya, famous pianist, one of the
most distinguished musical artists in
the theatrical profession, has been en-
gagged for appearance at Loew's Bijou
for the last three days of the coming
week. He is the son of former Pres
ident of the republic of Nicaragua, who
is at this time an exile in Spain. See
laya has spent the greater part Of
his life in America. where he re-
ceived his education. and he and his
wife, who always accompanies her
artist husband on his tours, have been
the recipients Of many social events
and entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
X-SLAVES' BARBECUE
AT TIDEWATER PARK

An old-fashioned barbecue dinner,
cooked by 10 old-fashfoned cooks, will be
the feature this afternoon at Underwater
park between and o'clock, under the
auspices of the Ex-Slaves association
headed by Simon Philips, who, with a
committee consisting of "A. w. Atwaters
chairman; B. F. Singleton, secretary; Fl
L. Howard and others, have under way
an effort to raise FUNDS to purchase 800
acres of land as a site for an ex-slave
colony. The movement is supported by
some of the leading white and colored
citizens of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
POLICE NOTES

Edna Allen was arressed last night and
charged with violating the prohibition
laws, when Detectives Christian, McGill
and Alexander found two quarts and a
half gallon of whisky at her residence
on Fourth avenue. She was released
from the city Jail when she made bond.
The arrest was made at 9:20 o'clock.
The five-passenger Vele automobile be-
longing to f. I'll. Sternmehl, 1920 Pike
Road, was stolen last night aDout S
o'clock from Third avenue, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, ac-
cording to information given out at po~
lice headquarters.
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RUMANIAN ARMIES
WITH AID OF RUSS
CONTINUE TO WIN
ON MOLDAVIA LINE
(ContInued from Page onel


intense character was opened this
mofning, Berlin reports. Several times
of late there have been indications that
an attack was about to be opened, APP
parently on the part of the British but
none of moment has yet developed. Re
Gently the reports have indicated the
German artillery was also very active
on this front, possibly in an attempt
to check by counter fire any move
ment the British might be attempting.
After an interval of more than a year
and a half the Germans have made an
air raid on Paris. Accounts from the
French capital do not indicate that
the raid, which was carried out on
Friday night was one in force or that
it had serious results. The Berlin an
announcement states that bombs were
dropped on railway stations and mill
tarY establishments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
SONG SERVICE BY
COLORED CHOIR
Civic Organizations to Attend Serv-
ices at the Sixteenth Street
Baptist Church

Members of the Civic association and
other organizations of the city have been
invited to attend the services at the Six
tenth Street Baptist church tonight
when a special service will be rendered,
including the singing of plantation hymns
and melodies by the trained choir. There
will be a reservation for white people and
every courtesy extended. DR.. H A. E.
kourie will make an address on the prob
lens of the labor exodus, which will
be followed by an address by the pastor
of the church, DIR. A. C. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

A rally will be held at the n. o. Nelson
Community house on Eighth avenue and
Twenty third street Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock, at which time talks will be made
by the Rev M. X. Thornton, DIR. E 2.
Lacey J. f. Haffner, G. A. Miller and
w. T. Locket president of the Young
Mems Christian association, will talk, as
well as the Rev. Thomas, James Watson,
3. F. Mallard, L. D. Collins, TIE Rev
T. j. James, the Rev. L. P. Kendrick
while music will be furnished by the
Young Mems Christian association, New
Zion choir Beulah Baptist church. Nancy
Welch. Jerusalem churck and Ruth Wat
son. The public is invited to be present
The many friends of Miss Lucy Knox
formerly Of this city will be interested to
learn that she is now a member of the
Minnesota Red Cross unit, has passed her
examination and expects to leave soon for
service in France.
News has been received in Bessemer
of the wedding of Robert Bailey and Miss
Lillian Emma Duftmyer which occurred
on July 20 in Fremont, o. Mr.. Bailey
was reared in Bessemer and is a grand
son of Mrs. Wiley Hill Of Dartmouth
avenue.
D. and Mrs. C. w. Mcdonald have
named their little son Charles w. Nc
Donald, Jr.
Mrs E. Simpson and little son, Emory
Jr, will leave Tuesday for Lynchburg
Va, Washington and other eastern points
Mrs. a. A. Persons has gone to Troy
where she is the guest of her parents
Judge and Mrs. J. G. B. Gwin and chill
dren have gone to Ashevlle, N. Z.
Mr.. and Mrs Gardner F. Goodwin and
children have gone to Missouri, where
they will be the guests of relatives for
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hurd and little
son are visiting relatives in North Caro-
lima.
Mrs Sarah Hawkins and little daugh-
ter have returned from visit with rela-
tives in Fruithurst.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
WAR PURCHASING
SYSTEM ANNOUNCED
BY DEFENSE COUNCIL
New Board Named Which
Will Be Connecting Link
Between Government
and Industries

Washington. July 28.-Reorganiza-
ton of the governments war purchas,
ing system through creation of a war
industries board to supervise buying
and to decide priority of manufacture
and shipment was announced tonight
by the council of national defense.
The new board will be the connect
ing link between the government and
industry 1t will be charged with the
great responsibility for quantity pro-
duction, will determine the question of
creating or extending industries de-
manded by the war and will pass on
prices to be paid by the government,
MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD
It's membership is as follows:
Frank Scott of Cleveland, O., chair
man; Bernard NJ. Baruch of New York,
of the councils advisory commission;
Hugh Frayne of New York. represent
ing labor; Robert S. Bookings, st.
Louis merchant; Robert S Lovett of
the Union Pacific system; Lieut.. Col.
Palmer E. Pierce, representing the
army and Rear Admiral Frank F..
Fletcher, representing the navy.
Three members of the board and
Herbert Hoover are designated to con-
stitute a government purchasing COM
mission serving under the boards di-
rection. The work of the commission
ers will be divided as follows: Mi
Baruch, in charge of raw material
purchase; Mr., Bookings, finished
products. Mr.. Lovett. to decide prior
ity, and Mr.. Hoover, food buyer.
The general munitions board, of
which Mr.. Scott has been chairman, is
merged with the war board, and all
the duties of the munitions board Will
be taken over by the new body.
There will be no reduction in the
number of existing committees of rep
resentatives of the various Industries,
but they no longer will arrange pur-
chases and will serve solely as adj
visory bodies and through the board
will answer direct to the council in
stead of to the members of the coun-
ellis advisory commission
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
Welfare of Negro Bows

Mrs. f. N. Andrews of 2331' Orange ave-
nue., who for the past few weeks has
shown much care in the welfare of
negro boys. will speak this morning at
II 30 to a colored congregation at Their
goods c. M. e, church, Fourteenth street
and Sixth avenue, north.
Mrs. Andrews is interested that a place
be provided where negro boys can go
and have harmless amusement and be
kept from prowling about on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
DEATHS

Glenn, Mrs. saI1ie J.-Died at the
residence 1011 South Sixty eighth
street, Friday night, at the age of
80. The body was sent to Argo at
o'clock yesterday afternoon by
S. W. Woodin Undertaking company
The deceased is survived by her
husband and four small sisters.
Wallace, j. A.-Age 81; died at local
infirmary Saturday morning. Inter
ment will be made at Shades Noun
tain cemetery at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon with Shaw Undertaking
company in charge
McElrOy, Margaret - The infant
daughter of Tom McElroy, died at a
local infirmary Friday night. The
body was sent to Green Pond yes
terday afternoon by Johns Under
tagging company. Interment will be
made there.
Williams. Mrs. Daisy Page SO, died
at 1890 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at local infirmary. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the residence
NfOo <AldOdlld dNcHuS. south Fark
station. at o'clock this afternoon
Interment will be made at Oakland
cemetery. Ensley. The deceased is
survived by her husband, F. B.
Williams. and three sisters Mrs. w
D. Woodal Mrs. e. M. Simpson and
Mrs. Mary Jane Johnston. Mrs. Will
liams had been a resident of Bir-
mingham for about 10 years. The
members of the Ladies' auxiliary Of
the Boilermakers' union are re-
quested to attend the funeral serv
ices.
Coshatt. Miss Lucile-Died at local
infirmary at 1916 o'clock yester-
day afternoon at the age of 22. The
body will be sent for interment to
Briarfield this morning at $50
o'clock by Lige 10y.
Scalco. R.-Died at local infirmaryi
Thursday night. Funeral services
will be held at the residence, 110c
Eighth avenue. north, at 2:30 O'Clock
under the direction of the Masonic
order and the Principe Umberto di
Savoia. lnterment will be made at
Oak Hill cemetery with Lige 10y in
charge.
Lewis, Edward Watts-Age 70, the old
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Lewis. was killed in an elevator.
accident at his mothers apartment
mouse In Richmond, Va. last Thurs
day night The deceased is survived
by his mother and two younger
brothers, James r. Lewis and Ivey
F. Lewis. The family had only re-
Gently moved from Birmingham to
Richmond. Since their fathers death
last January. Edward and his broth
er James had resided with their
grandmother. Mrs. Kate r. Lewis,
22lO Ridge Park avenue, and left
here three weeks ago expecting to
return in the fall to attend school
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
David I'll. Cr0nheim is
General Sales Manager

Announcement is made that David H
Cronheim has been appointed general
sales manager of the Alabama Power
company to succeed Theodore Swami,
who has held the position for several
years. Mr.. Cronheim has been assistant
to Mr.. Swami and is well acquainted
with the duties of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
Billingsley Improved

Curtis Billingsley of Wadley, --,,I be-
came Unconscious last night at SIS
O'Clock and fell on Third avenue, be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets.
was reported to be resting well and. not
in a dangerous condition at the hospital
where he was carried by the ambulance
Of Johns Undertaking company after
the incident, The cause of the sudder
sickness had not been ascertained last
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
Dave KelsO Groomed for
City Commissioner

The friends of Dave Kelso of Wylam
are urging him to run for associate
member of the city commission and it is
understood that he will shortly make his
formal announcement. Mr. Kelso is we'll
known in the city and is at present one
of the assistant mine inspectors Of the
state.
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morning at Ii O'Clock, while the pastor,
the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins. will preach in
the evening at O'Clock
The Rev. d. M. Howton will preach at
Third avenue and Nineteenth street Sun
day afternoon at o'clock There will
be good singing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-29
CHURCH NOTICES

III OPSh lNO1ISCC
The choir of the First Presbyterian
church will give a song service Sunday
night at s o'clock, at which time the
following programme will be rendered:
Anthem, "Sing Unto the Lord" anthem,
Nearer My God to Thee; organ solo,
selected; solo, Il Come to Thee" Miss
Blanche Bradley; quartette, Hode East
ham, Owen Williams, Mr.. Hocutt and
George Houston; anthem, Lead, Kindly
Light; organ solo, selected; solo, Sc
lected, Hode Eastman; anthem, BLOW
Ye the Trumpet Horn; organ solo, Sc
lected; quartette, Hank Ten Thousand
Harps and Voices" The choir is COM
posed of the following. Mrs. G. L. Odell,
Miss Blanche Bradley, Miss Helen Drury,
Miss Bessie Shaw, Miss Kathleen Nolan,
DIR. George D. Waller, Hode Eastman,
Owen Williams, Mr.. Hocutt and George
Houston Miss Beryl Finner, organist
The Baptist Young Peoples union will
hold an interesting meeting Sunday night
at Z o'clock at the church. at which
time the subject for the missionary pro-
gramme will be; THE Uplift of the
Negro and Indian Races, with Walton
Smith as leader; scripture reading, Miss
Grace James; introduction, Walton
Smith; THE Negro Made Actual Prog
ress While in Slavery" Miss Lila Mae
Moorer; The Negro Has Made Marvel
Gus Progress Since He Was Freed" DR..
l.. M. Barnett; "Other Progress of the
Negro, Education" Mr. Hall; THE Part
the Southern Baptist Has Taken in the
Uplift of the Negro" Maxwell Reynolds
1.-THE Uplift Of the Indian Race" How
ard Hollbrook. Special music by quar-
tette, composed of Miss Ina Lou Powell
Miss Annie We've Thornton, Harold
Smith and DR.. L. M. Barnett; current
news, Miss Inez Johnson, Miss Jessie
Laird and Miss Eugenia Stevens. The
public is invited.
There will be regular services at the
First Presbyterian church Sunday and
DR.. George Lange, president of the Ala
bama Presbyterian college, will preacE at
the IL O. clock service. There will be a
special song service Sunday night at
is o'clock
Regular services will be held Sunday at
Trinity Episcopal church, the Rev. N. b.
Powell conducting the services.
The Rev. r. H. Lampkin, pastor of the
First Christian church of Birmingham,
will preach at the First Christian church
of Bessemer Sunday night at s O clock.
The Rev. George e. Boyd presiding ell
der of the Bessemer district, will preach
at the First Methodist church Sunday