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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
MILITARY WATCHES EVERY FEW DAYS WE RECEIVE A FEW MORE OF THE POPULAR MILITARY WRIST WATCHES WITH
 ILLUMINATED DIALS

The demand is greater than the SUD- ply, but we haN- close connections with the manufacturers and receive a lib- eral share of every shipment. See our display now, make your selections early and get first choice. A small deposit will hold any article until Christmas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF
 HEADQUARTERS NOTES

Next week Wednesday is the We'd nesday evening for headquarters to be opened for conference with scout leaders and scouts.
 There are some important bulletins in the troops post office boxes in headquartera. Please call for them.
 We wish to call the attention of troops to a boys conference for in- spiration and instruction which will Joe held in Providence, R. l., Dec. 28th and 29th. Each troop is invited to send its best scout and the Providence boys will entertain them while in that city. Of course all transportation would have to be borne by the indivi- dual or the troop.
 We hope the troops are informed as to the events of the rally. If not come to headquartersS
 We hope that wherever possible the scouts will boost the sale of Red Cross seals to help fight the White Plague because it is an inevitable re- suit of the high price of food and fuel and the consequent under nour1sh- ment that we should have loss of vii tality and an increase of physical ills
 National headquarters informs us that we had gone over the top, with ieomsthing to spare, by our sale o1 Liberty Bonds last month. $101, 043,- $50 representing 525,527 subscriptions : is the result with many section of the country unheard from yet. The Treasury Department has also noti- lied us that they will expect our CO., operation for the Third Liberty Loan which wizI come some time after the first of February it is thought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

The Germans promise not to destroy the art treasures of Venice. but that is no good reason for not having them thoroughly defended with sand bags.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

It is believed the railroad employees would be satisfied if their wages were doubled and they were given the en- tire profits and bond interest of the roads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumb ing and heating; jobbing a speciality. 3051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone 114-28. B 10 "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS JUgT ARRIVED
 JOHN RECK G SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

The most destructive insect pest that has appeared this year is the Russian Bolsheviki.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Troop No. 5

Our patrol leader took charge of the meeting. TsA scouts were pres ent. Games were played and second class bandaging was practiced. The troop flag was presented to the troop { and it met with fine approval.
 Michael Strauss, Scribe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Troop No. 10

Troop No. 10
 Edward Barrett and William Green both active members of the above troop are now second-class scouts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Troop No. 21, St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Church
 Our regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 by the scoutmaster. Our troop will go on 8 hike to Far Mill river Saturday at 1880 sharp. Scout Schlossbert suggested we have a troop library which will start next week. Each scout is asked to bring three books at time. A committee which consists of Scouts, Schlossberg, Bots worth and Wright will plan for a sue cessful library. John Asseir was ad- mitted as a member of the troop.
 The troop court of honor met Sun day night at the scoutmasters house and a constitution was formed. An Outdoor Committee of tree were elect ed which consists of Scouts, SchIoss- berg, Botsworth and Jepson. Scout Harrison was elected color bearer. Meeting adjourned at $50 for games.
 Alfred Jones, Scribe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

fYes, we have a permanent, year-round toyland. fReady for the young folks at all times and especial l. ly in the Christmas season. fIn addition to all the small toys, games, dolls, etc., there are the bigger things, too.
 fSleds, skates, Irish mails, coasters, miniature rail- roads--everything to make the younger generation get up early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

drafted boys teeth. The first move was to all board jitney Ca Ford of course) and we sailed down to the Armory starting what we called real business. Later some scouts went down stairs to watch the Home Guards practice and to our surprise we met Scout Executive Argetsinger and Scoutmaster Storrs of Troop No. 10. We started for home and raid was made for peanuts. Soon we were flying homeward thus making the end of (perfect night).
 Edward Kahn, Scribe,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Y NIGHT SCHOOL ID. OPEN MONDAY WEEK
Practical Vocational h. structiOn to Be Given in
 Many Branches

The Young Mems Christian association night school will open on Monday. Os- tober S. it was announced yesterday. The term will continue for six months, com ing to close early in April, Attractive folders regarding the courses of study that will be taught are being distributed throughout the city and scores of young men are making inquiry and enrolling for one or more courses. Director Howell says the interest is keen, and that he ex- poets large enrolment of students.
 The Young Mems Christian association school is a practical vocational school, where young men can fit themselves to better handle the jobs they now have CTS are employed and individual atten- tion given to every student.
 Such is the character of the work that has been done in this school in past years that the Alabama Polytechnic institute now gives credit to it's students for such work as they have done successfully in the Young Mems Christian association school.
 The following courses are offered this year: Efficiency, military tactics. sales manship, public speaking, arithmetic, all zebra. English. stenography and tyep- writing. bookkeeping, French and Span ish, English for foreigners. first aid to the injured. the automobile, mechanical drawing, blue print reading. machine de- sign. strength of materials, shop arith- metic and mechanics.
 Among the teachers are: James H. Go ing, principal of the Junior High school; Miss Margaret Prendergast, and MT. Eos ter Ansly of the Central High school; Rev. Carl c. Gregory, J. Gordon Sparks, with R. D. Johnston, Jr.; Ralph Riddle, chief engineer for the Johnson Barry Steel company; H. E. Cox, chief engineer of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; 4. J. Joseph. DeWitte B. Lightner, secretary of the Interstate Casualty company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
FEE SYSTEM DIES N AXOFF|CE MONDAY Collector Hawkins and As sessor McLendon to Work
 on Salary Basis

James F. Hawkins and D. E. McLen- don will go into office Monday morning as tax collector and tax assessor, re- spectively, the latter for his second term. By an act of the last legisla- ture, upon that date both offices will begin operation on a salary basis. Heretofore the fee system has been in operation. MT McLendon was. in con-3 ference with members of the board in regard to the fixing of the salaries of his assistants, Tuesday morning, and it is probable that action will be taken within the next day or two. The mat ter has been up before the board of
 revenue several times but they have not yet been able to reach decision.
 The salaries of the assistants will be paid out of the county treasury.
 James F. Hawkins, who succeeds r, B. Bowers Monday, has had several of his assistants at work in the office for several weeks in order that they might familiarize themselves with the de- tails of the work.
 The tax books will be open Monday
 morning for the assessment of the property for the year 1918. All prop erty must be assessed between October | 1 and January 1. After that date the usual 10 per cent penalty and 50 per l cent fee for failure to assess will go into effect. However, the fee will go into the county treasury as the office l is now paid by salary. Poll taxes are
 also due upon this date but may be 1 paid as late as February 1.
 | The tax equalization board. which has for sometime been in recess, will I open it's new session Monday morning 1 and take up valuation of certain per- sonal and other properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
DR. NEWFIELD GIVES SPECIAL SERMON ON
 DAY OF ATONEMENT
The Destiny of the Jewish Religion Is Theme of Address at Temple Emanu EISoldiers From Anniston Here
 to Attend Services

throughout the years. The fundamental principles are of universal interest. No one is outside the pale of Judaism unless he denies the existence and unity of God and unity of the divine law throughout the entire world"
 Rabbi Jacob l. Mendelsohn preached at Knesseth Israel synagogue.
 Services at the Temple will begin at 1o:So this morning and continue through out the day. Leo Karples will be in charge of the children's services this aft ernoon at 2:3O and the memorial services will begin at 4:30 D. m. Services at the synagogue begin this morning and con tinue all day. Today all Jews ask for divine forgiveness and for the forgive ness of fellow man, and end the period of repentance, Rosh Hashaua, or New Year
 Many soldiers of the Jewish faith are here from Camp Mcclellan, Anniston, to participate in the services, having been granted furloughs. They are being en- tertained in private Jewish homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
STERLING s. LAN|ER, PIONEER CITIZEN 0F'
 b|RM|NGHAM|SD
Widely Known Coal Opera tor Succumbs to Attack of Heart Trouble Fol
 lowing Operation

Sterling s. Lanier, pioneer citizen of Birmingham and widely known coal operator, died at local infirmary yesterday at noon after brief illness brought on by faulty heart action. Up to a short time before he was taken i'll, following minor operation, Mir. Lanier apparently was in the best of health.
 Deceased was 57 years of age and had been a resident of Birmingham 34 years, coming here from New York He was d native of Montvale Springs. Tenn. At the time of his death MT. Lanier was president of the Monro- Warrior Coal and Coke company the Norton Mining com pany, and the Riverside Coal and Coke company.
 Mrs. Mary Lou Canister Lanier, and six children, Mrs. James T. Munds, Monrc B. Lanier, Sterling s. Lanier of Norton vile, Ky.; Lieut.. Russell D. Lanier now at Fortress Monroe. Va; Anne B Lanier and Reginald B. Lanier. Funeral services will be held at the late residence of deceased. 2934 Pawnee ave nue. on Thursday. the hour to be an. nounced later. Rev. Father Coyle will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot in Elmwood cemetery.
 MT. Lanier was a first cousin of Sidney Lanier the famous southern poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
KEY WORKERS BUSY
 ON CAMP BOOK FUND
Reports Received in Sol diers' Library Campaign
 Encouraging

E., Fifty "key men and women," rein
 forced by 500 team workers were busiy ,-engaged yesterday in getting subscrip- ,. tions. for the camp library fund. Owing to the nature of this campaign . :. and to the fact that some workers are ., So far removed from any central re- , sponsibility, it is practically impossible
 to get daily reports, or to know just how much will be contributed until the end of the week.
 Miss Lu Abbe Chambless is, so far, the star key having collected $95.25 in sr her first days work.
 ;saN Many checks of $25 and $50 and a C.. Jew of $1o0 are being received.
 .. From smaller Alabama cities, where
 the work of collecting was managed on fsa more limited scale, reports are aI- 'Tsready coming in, and are very encour- aging. yGadsden had on Monday raised considerably more than her quota of
 s500 while Albertville mad also passed
 its goal.
 " Local department stores are giving
 valuable help to the campaign in Bir-
 :. mingham by enclosing in their packages s. copies of a pamphlet explaining the ... why, of the campaign. y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
SEASON TICKETS ID FARO SALE TODAY Six Admissions, Good Any Day, Will Be Sold for
 Two Dollars

Season tickets. at cost of only E. to the coming Alabama State Fair, Octo- Der to IS, 50 on sale today at promi- nent drug stores and cigar stores down town and in the suburbs.
 The book of season tickets contains six tickets and they can be used any day of the fair. The tickets will be trans ferable and will be good for six adnis- sions to one person or one admission up to n many as six people. In other words. If person has book he can take as many as fvs persons as guests to the fair and the entire admission price will be only s2. the price of the season book
 These tickets will remain on sale until Saturday, October s, two days before the opening of the fair, and they cannot De secured at the fairgrounds after the fair begins. To enjoy the privilege offered by season tickets they must be purchased before tho fair opens
 BY having season ticket you save le 1-3 cents on each admisdlon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
APPRECIATES AID
 TO RUSSIAN JEWS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 wish to thank you kindly, first in dividually and then on behalf of the members of Kneseth Israel congrega- ton. Also of those of whom you spoke in your magnificent charitable. unselfish editorial of Sunday, the 23d inst.
 All glory to your great newspaper for being the only daily In our city to speak editorially in behalf of 3;50o,0oo of Rus sian Jews. No one can appreciate that editorial more than one who has lived in Russia and knows the true situation - of Russia's Jew today. The whole Jew ish nation in the various war zones Is on the verge of annihiiation. They are without bread. without clothes, without shelter, and a bitter winter is approach ing. The orthordox Jewish people have proved equal to the emergency and raised sover 5000; and money is stiN coming n.
 Again thanking you for your noble call for relief, I am very respectfully,
 MAX ROSEMAN. :. Birmingham, September 24, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
NOTE FROM FRONT
 THANKS KNITTERS
Suffragists at Work on Soldiers Garments Read Message From
 Man in Trenches

Ar suffragists of the local knitting unit met yesterday afternoon at head quarters for kitting session. The meet ing lasted about two hours, during which time all the wool on hand was given out. Much interest was manifested by all of the party and the good work already be- gun is expected to continue and to grow with age.
 Letters from man who has been two wears in the trenches in France were read at the meeting. in which he ex- pressed his gratitude and that of his comrades for the outside assistance be- ing received from the ones at homo.
 Miss Hortense Bissell. chairman of the local unit, will be at headouarters every Wednesday afternoon between 3 and $ o'clock and will receive all finished gar- uents and issue more wool to those de- siring 1t, beginning October 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MINERS AWAITING
 CALL TO CAPITAL

President J. R. Kennamer. Organizer William Harrison, and the committee of three appointed at the recent district miners convention to go to Washington to confer with federal officials on the situation here. will defer their trip to the capital until summoned by the higher of ficials of the United Mine Workers of America
 MT Kennamer said yesterday that the committee might be called at any time. but a summons was not expected until the present conference concerning condI- tions in the central competitive field is concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26

Tom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atone ment, began yesterday at sundown and continues 24 hours from that time. This celebration is the most solemn in the calendar of these people, constant pray ing fasting and abstention from all work being practiced during this holiday Services were held at Knesseth Israel synagogue, corner Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street, and at Temple Emanu-El, at Highland avenue and Twenty y-first street.
 Rabbi M. Newfield delivered sermon on "The Destiny of the Jewish Reli- gion,' at Temple Emanu-El last evening.
 ''Is Judaism a thing of the past?' asked Dr. Newfield. Are Jews obstinate in clingng to it? Its teachings are so sim pie that they are acceptable to any thinking man, that all other religions are founded upon it. It has no iron-clad dogma, it has been the guardian Of re- ligious liberty and intellectual freedom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
"Liar!!" Shouts Ward
 An Reply to Charge
 He Injected Religion
STATEMENT MADE
 BY WILLIAM RYAN
 IN REPLY TO WARD

William Ryan, a member of The Age-Herald staff, to whom George B Ward referred in his speech at West End last night was shown a report oi Mr. Wards remarks at his room in the aidgely. Mir Ryan dictated the fol. owing statement from his sick bed:
 q was amazed when I learned that Mayor-COmmissiOn Ward had used my name In his speech at West End tonight.
 "His statement in connection with me and The Ase-Herald was wholly a fabrication, utterly at variance with the facts.
 q have been confined to my room for more than two years. During all this time The Age-Her- aid, that Is to say, Mir. E. w. Bar ; rett, has treated me with the ut- most consideration and courtesy. No one could have been kinder to me than MT. Barrett.
 "My salary is now the same and has been during my illness as it was DeIOIe | f8k thhtn SICK dnu has been sent to me regularly at the Rtdgely each week.
 q have naturally felt very grateful, for while l was able to much less than l would have done had I been at the office. But there was never hint that I should do more, and never a hint that I should be dropped from the pay roll. was allowed to take things easy, and write little or much as I felt disposed. I was distressed that I could not be at the office and perform my regular duties, for I realized the fact that my ab- sence threw an additional burden on the members of the editorial staff.
 sWhen MT. Barrett paid me n visit recently he suggested that get out into the fresh air and walk around a block or two ev- cry day, but that must not think of coming to the office until I had been restored to my normal health.
 "NO one could have been kinder or more thoughtful of my welfare than MT. Barrett, and to my dying day I cannot fully express my gratitude to him.
 ''In view, then, of the facts, MT. Wards imaginary account of what happened in my case is utterly i'm cOmprehensible to me. It seems to me to have been as little as Mir. Ward could have done, with his professed friendship for me, to have made some inquiry before he attempted to deceive the public on the happy relations existing be- tween Mir. Barrett and an old mem- Der Of the staff.
 CIVILIAN RYAN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
POTATO EXPERT TO
 AID FOOD CAMPAIGN

q. F. Hay. IT.. general manager of the food preparedness bureau. is to be as- sisted in his work in north Alabama by 70. w. Barrett of the department of ag- riculture. expert on sweet potato curing. who was in Birmingham yesterday. Big potato crops are being raised in this section. said MT. Barrett, and the im- portance of conserving the crop will be emphasized.
 schedulSd for . meeting In Decatur last nighk and in Albany tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
200 WOMEN SOUGHT
 FOR NAVY SERVICE

Women who can't drive automobile ann
 balances in war service can make them selves very useful driving sewing ma
 chimes, sewing shirts for sailors at the Charlestown navy yard. The civil service
 commission Is looking for 200 women to
 operate power machines, 1t was stated
 here yesterday, and all women who have
 had month or more of experience in us-
 ing such machines are eligible. The com ? mission also announceA examination on , October 25 for field clerk, first grade. : Linden F. Smith Is civil service ex- sGminer at the Birmingham office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Want Road Repaired

The board of revenue was visited yesterday morning by committee of residents along the route of the old Montevallo road east from Wardeli, asking that this highway be put in good repair. A discussion of the com dition of the road and it's remedy was freely engaged in and the board ex- pressed it's intention of giving the mat ter careful consideration with the view of deciding the most efficient way or giving the required relief from the present bad road conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
IA Postoffice Men in Army

7 Fourteen clerks who sold stamps and did other less conspicuous work at the
 Birmingham postoffice are not there any :. more. Employes of the government are not exempt from draft. and the f9llowsas poetoffice men are now at Camp Pike, l, Ark: Clyde Pearcs. Raymond F. GIL .mer, John J. Gould. Harrison P. Moxter. < Dewey Lackey.. Albert F. Jacks. Those
 who Joined previously as volunteers were
 J. c. billiard. Frank J. Moon. Joseph E.
 Embry and Lee Glover. Four others are
 at Camp Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
CALL DECLINED BY
 DIR. A. S. JOHNSON

Rev. pr. Albert Sirney Johnson, pas- . stcr of. the South Highlands Presbyterian church, announced yesterday that he had
 declined a call to the Central Presby-
 terian church of St. Louis. which he re- < ceived Saturday. sst
 f Y Although the St. Louis church is the Z strongest of the Presbyterian faith In
 Missouri, and the salary offered was
 greatly in excess of that paid in his Birs erninki1am charge. Dr. Johnson said he . ! preferred to remain here and continue c. the work he had started. es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Navy Needs More Men

We are in great need at present of cooks. bakers. firemen and apprentice seamen." said Chief Water tender J. A. Bone in charge of the Bir- mingham naval recruiting station. yes terday. Birmingham has fallen far be- low her quota and We have recently had instructions from the war department to make all effort to enlist more men. A few will be accepted as radio-electricians."
 Only seven eniistments were made yes terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
MASONIC NOTICE

Special communication of King Solo, mon lodge No. 48O. A. F. and A. M.. is called for 2s3O P. m.. Wednesday, september 20. to attend the funeral Of eur deceased brother. ID. A. Helmich. full attendance h requeateA.
 0. s. WRIGHT, w. M. '. S. WHITE. Secsy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

er- At the Theatres s, Jefferson: Million Dollar Doll" Mat ., inee at. 2:3o; night performance s:15.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3 o'clock. Night performances, 730 and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea s@ ture pictures. Continuous perform ances, 1 to II D. m.