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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20
CANADA ADOPTS
WAR BOARD PLAN
Follows Lead Of United States for
Efficiency

Montreal, Nov. 2U.-Canada has
paid the tribute of emulation to the
Railroads War Board' at Washing
ton, organizing a similar body, with
President Alfred H. Smith of the New
York Central as member from the
United States.
1t was seven months ago-on April
18th, Immediately upon the United
States entering the world conflict
that railway presidents met in WASH
ington and voluntarily agreed to oper-
ate as a unit subordinating every
individual interest to help win the
war by giving the maximum of trans
portation service. For this the now
famous Railroads War Board" was
formed, five chosen executives taking
charge of 100000 miles of trackage
and properties worth over $2O,OOO,-
100000.
\ special "Car Service Commission"
took control of the car supply-a vital
demonstrating cars quickly in vast
numbers to points where most needed.
regardless of their ownership.
Cooperation by shippers, authori-
ties and the general public attended
the railroads extraordinary efforts,
that resulted In from Is to rs per
cent greater freight service, and the
handling of nearly 100000 troops,
vast supplies for new army camps and
for export, without suspensions of
general traffic such as have been oom-
mon in Europe.
Canada's Railroads War Board"
also will have a general "Administra-
tive Board" and "Car Service Com
mittee," the former being headed by
U. E. Gillen of the Grand Trunk and
the latter by w. A. Kingsland Of the
Canadian Northern; and Alfred H.
the Executive Committee in active
charge, comprise Lord Shaughnessy,
Canadian Pacific; Howard C. Kelley,
Grand Trunk; Sir William Mackenzie,
Canadian Northern; mad Alfred H.
Smith, president New York Central.
The head office will be in Montreal,
with sub committees in each province.
Dominion Roads Non-Paying.
The railroad difficulties and prob
lens of Canada have had a most seri-
Gus bearing upon war efficiency
throughout the past three years.
There are 37,434 miles of railroad in
the Dominion, much of which is non
paying and sorely in need of better
ment
About 800 miles of road in Canada
is operated or controlled by United
States corporations.
President Smith of the New York
Central combines with knowledge
gained by active part in all the work
of the Railroads War Board" an in
innate familiarity with Canada's
transportation plant and situation. AS
chairman of the Royal Railway Com
mission created by Parliament to seek
a solution of the Dominion's battling
railway difficulties, Mr.. Smith last
year personally inspected the Cana
dian systems from Atlantic to Paci-
fc and spent weeks in investigating
the conditions and problems, after
ward formulating a definite remedial
plan.
President Smith will attend the
forthcoming meeting of the Canadian
Railroads War Board at Montreal
at which the methods and accom-
plishments by the railroads of the
United States during seven months Of
war, which have been observed close
ly by the Dominion Government, will
be adapted to operations by the north
ern American ally.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20
RAMM NO DFSERTER.
Letter FROM Commander Of Shin
says Local Young Man is aboard

In letter received Ivy the fami.-
|of Henry Ramm of RoIlen street
who was reported as a drscrtor from
the navy, Commander John Wilbur
|of the Z. S. s. Hartford states that
the young man is aboard ship and is
doing ''his Bit with the others.
The letters states that Ramm is
perfectly satisfied with his navy life
and is enjoying the best Of health.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20
DECLARES DIVIDEND.

New York, Nov. 20.-Bethlehem
Steel corporation today declared an
initial quarterly dividend of per
cent. payable January 2, on the new
8 per cent preferred stocks. The re-
gular 2 IL per cent. on the common
stock also was declared.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20
UNDER FIRE.

Petrograd, Nov. 19.-Several men,
bers Of the American Red Cross com.
mission to Russia, who were under
are in the National hotel at Moscow
During the week Of street fighting
here, returned here tonight. None OF
me party was injured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20
GENERAL INJURED.

London, Nov 20.-General Alexis
Brussiloff, former commander-in-ch chief
of the Russian armies has been
wounded in the leg by shell which
struck his house in the course of the
recent fighting in Moscow.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1917-04-18

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bane 9io til oite at tale berom.
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fig no al fine mprfe Oremme. Gen groa, triite 9ag
bar peo at blioe forpouolet til aftenens 0&orfe, og
en6m en- Sang, maoife ben iioite, iere ban jim Gatter
biem 40 Den fenote @ci oeuten 9%ono56peI bpor bun
boooc tilbragt lin Ipffelige @arnoont
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1917-04-18
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bans &oaH0, 6le9t og uotrGret, men roli9t og tneo
lliteoe Zine, ionl ON bun olere6e bar faIoen i S6on.
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men 0erpoa Git Der Ell ilp8tig Reonte o0er 6enoes 9n.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
AT THE STRAND

Manager Abernathy of the Strand theatre has secured "Bab's Matinee Idol" featuring Marguerite Clark, for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Decem- : Der ?, 8 and 4. Those who have seen Marguerite Clark imbpersonate Bab in Mary Roberts Rineheart's winsome heroine in "Bab's Diary" and 'Bab's Burglar" will welcome her return to Birmingham in "Bab's Matinee Idol,S' which will be shown the first of next week at the Strand theatre. This pie ture is screamingly humorous pie ture and bids fair to become one of the most popular of Miss Clark's pro- auctions.
 The Eternal Temptress in which Lima Cavalieri the noted opera singer, makes her debut in filmdom, will be shown at the Strand theatre Wednes day. Thursday and Friday, December ,, and T.
 Miss Cavalieri, known as one of the five most beautiful women in the world, Is seen as Cordelia Sanzio, a wealthy widow of modern Venice, who lures young Harry Althrop to his ruin. The story deals with the ruse of an Austrian diplomat to secures pa pers involving Italy's position in the world war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
CARPENTER
 IS A GALLANT LAD

For all of his five years of worldly ex- perience Francis Carpenter, the hero of the William Fox hoto-fantasy, "The Babes in the Woods at Loew's Bjou Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Is much more gallant than an army idol of 30.
 During the filming of one scene of the production, Virginia Lee Cobin was SUD- posed to be weeping her eyes out in dire distress, while Francis sat helpless a few feet away from her In the story, Francis was supposed to be imprisoned in an iron cage. But in reality a hearty stroke of his boot against the door would have released it, and he could have rushed to the rescue of Virginia.
 However, Francis is an actor at heart. cruel treatment of the old witch at the top of her lung power. His 5-year-old heart rebeiled, and he wanted to jump out of his prison and rescue her
 Then he remembered the story and de- cided that he couldn't do it without spelling the picture. When Virginia gave way to fresh outburst, Francis inn patience once more revealed itself.
 Finally in desperation he too burst out crying.
 T had to- he told his mother after wards. J didn't want to see them hurt ing Virginia while I couldn't help her"
 But his mothers sole comment was:
 Well, it helped the picture.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
MEN GO TO CAMPS

The local exemption board has sent mo-
 tices to about 3S men to report for trans portation to their respective camps on
 December 10. Out of this number there are several white men who will go to
 Camp Pike, while the negroes will go to
 Camp Dodge, la. They will leave Bes- semer on December II. The following are the names of those who will be taken at this timc Normal l.. Lefkovts, Paul Ragsdale, Reul Rudolph Fields, Enoch N
 Walker, Nirgile Salter, Luther T. Davis The negroes are: Sam Petaway, Blanc Hayes, Archie Lemon, George Wilson Dave Russell, Will Parker, Judge Stew art. Abe Ward. Walter McClinton, George Washington, William McNeil, Bill Mur- dock, Frank Daniel, l.. j. Hobbs Legal Smith. Arthur Allen, Captain Colvin, George W. O'Neil, Ed Noland, Cleve Col Her, Ebert Jackson, Jim Richardson, Alex Jones, Bedick Brown, Charlie Jack son, Malachi Stytemier, John Watson, Jesse Clarke, Elmore Hendeson, Harry Green, Gilbert Johnson, Wibert Under- wood, Walter Patton and Norman Wilson. This is the largest number of men to be sent from Bessemer for the past two weeks, and will leave less than 100 to be sent to fill out Bessemer's quota Chair- man T. T. Huey asks that all men who have changed their addresses since reg send in their present correct address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
NEWS OF ENSLEY

On Tuesday night at 8 o'clock Dr. sheldon of Sheldon school, Chicago. the business science expert. will lee ture at the Ensley city hall. All men of this district are requested to at tend and hear this noted speaker.
 On Tuesday afternoon pr. Sheldon will speak to the employees of the Bank of Ensley. Dr. sheldon has re- gently addressed the members of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary club, and both were delighted with his lecture.
 The Southern Bell Telephone com pany office has been moved to Wal ker's land office, 509 Nineteenth street. This change was made to give more room for the exchange. An ad dition of four new sections of switches is now being installed at the old ex- change office, e1O Nineteenth street.
 The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Meth odist church will be held Monday aft ernoon at 2:3o in the parlors at the church.
 Mrs. Charles Cortening and son of Lenore. \. C., are the guests of Mrs. s. E. Spence at Hilltop.
 Mrs. R. F. Meatchem of Selma and Mrs. L. B. Triplet of Shelby Springs were Thanksgiving guests of Mes danes J. B. Collum and c. c. Caffee.
 Mir. Jim Collum of Shelby Springs is spending the weekend with his daughter, Miss Mary Collum.
 Mrs. c. A. c. Powell and Miss Glenn mic LeGrand of Anniston spent Thanksgiving with Miss Lillie spencs at Hilltop
 The regular meeting of the High School Improvement Parent Teachers association will meet in the music room at the school Tuesday after noon at 2:30 All members are re- quested to be present. as matters of importance will be taken sup.
 The ladies of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will hold a bazaar Wednesday, December 5, at Tyler,s Bakery on Avenue E. Oyster dinners ronage of the public is requested.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Ems. ley Highland Methodist church will hold the regular meetings at the church the first and third Mondays in each month at 2:3o o'clock. The monthly silver tea will be held on the second Tuesday of each month No meeting will be held, on the fourth Monday.
 The Ensley Ell1s will observe me- morial day this afternoon at the club on Avenue D at 3 o'clock. The pub lie is invited to attend. The follow ing programme will be given, with Hugh Hill. exalted ruler, presiding: Opening ode. by the audience and lodge: prayer, Rev. Claude Orear: trio, "Cavalleira Rusticana" (Mascag- nil, Miss Virginia Richard, pianist; Betram Keller, violin Julian Keller. cello; vocal solo, "Face to Face"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
NEGRO CHILDREN PROGRAMME

The following programme will be rem dered Sunday afternoon at } o'clock by the negro children of the N. Q. Nelson Community House on Eighth avenue. The public is cordially invited to attend. A Thanksgiving offering wiil be taken for the piano fund at this time. The pro- gramme follows:
 Song, I'm Gointer Stay on the Battle feld;" prayer, Lucius Hood; solo, My Mothers Religion" William Pigrum re- marks, J. w. Lawlah, Ben Marcus. Rob- ert Watson and Lucius Hood song, kim dergarten children; melody, led by Nancy Weluch: solo, Julia Kennedy Wilker- son; remarks, Matthew Orr. Will Jarrett. R. D. Stephens and l.. F. Edwards; solo, J.mes Berry; solo. Walker WilliaAs; mu- sic Mac Holmes and Mrs. Casey; re- marks. James Besley and Walter Bouyer; solo, E. Suttles; solo, James Watson; melody DO You Think I'll Make a Soi- dier?" trio, Mary Jessie and Arlena How ard. Kindergarten graduates; solo. Julia Kennedy WilSerson: solo, Ruth Watson; remarks. Julia Bouyer. Ida Marcus. Mat tie Lawlah and. Hattie Watson; melody, When the Battles Over We'll Wear a Crown; remarks, James Berry, Mary Lee Watson, R. D. Stephens and l.. r. Edwards; melody; remarks, Lucus Hood, James Berry and Walker Williams: solo, Julia Kennedy Wllkerson; remarks. J. E. Haffner; collection for piano fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02

(Johnson), Mrs. G. D. Randle; address on Elkdom, Hon. James Weatherly. bass solo, M M. Hughes; piana solo, Alvin Keller; benediction, Rev Claude Orear.
 The Fairview School Improvement association will meet Tuesday after noon at 2:30 at the school building. Mrsg D. A. Echols will lecture to the members and a musical programme will be rendered by Mrs. H. J. Curry and Miss Mary VandeVoort.
 Fairview Presbyterian: Rev. John Millner of Wylam will occupy the pulpit in the absence of Dr. Mcqueen. who is in the east.
 Fairview Methodist: Rev. A. H. Na- bors will have for. his morning suh- ject, "Saltless Salt" evening, 'How to Win"
 Hunter Street Baptist: Rev. L. M. Bradley will use for his subject, "Cul- tivation of the Best Habit" evening, Judas and His Place.
 Funeral Nservices over the remains of John W. Drake, who died in Cin- cinnati Thursday will be conducted this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. F. Watkins, 2308 Bessemer boulevard, sister of the de ceased, Rev L. M. Bradley officiating Interment to follow in the Woodlawn cemetery. MT. Drake was 26 years of age and was former resident of Ensley
 Among the churches today:
 At the First Baptist, Rev. A. K. Wright will use as his morning topic,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
I. [. l. CO. SENDS DR.
 CONWELL ID MOBILE AS CHIEF SURGEON
Coal Shortage of the Past Two Weeks Giving Bes- semer Citizens Some
 Worry

Bessemer, December 1--(special)-Dr T, l. Conwell who for number Of years has been chief surgeon of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Bes- sener, has been transferred to Mobile and he will leave in a few days to as sume his duties there. pr. Conwell has a score of friends who will regret to hear of his change of residence; however, they congratulate him for his promotion The company is building a new plant near Mobile and it is expected that a model city will be built about it. pr. Con- well will direct the installation of the sanitary system and will become chief surgeon of the plant As vet no offic al Announcement has been made to this ef- feet, but 1t is said that one will be made in the next few days. at which time it is thought that number of other men con nected with the company in tn district will be given responsible positi at thIs new plant. Dr. Conweu will be sue ceeded temporarily by Dr. J. H. Blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
high school auditorium, at which time an invitation is extend to the public to

high school auditorium, at which time an invitation is extend to the public to attend.
 The Epworth League of the First Methodist church will meet Sunday aft ernoon at 6:30 o'clock at the church. The subject for the occasion will be Board of Missions" and the leader Will be Mrs. W. Earl Miller. All members are urged to be present.
 wedding which came in the nature of surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties was that of Her bert C. Kyser of this city and Miss Mat tie Lou Mcdonald of Hueytown. Tho ceremony was pronounced by Rev. NJ. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, in the presence of a few relatives and intimate friends. at the parsonage. Miss Mcdonald is popular member of the younger set at Huey- town, while the groom holds promi nent position with the Central Lumber company of this city After short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Kyser will make their future home in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
AT THE MOVIES THIS WEEK

Colonial theatre Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. December 2, 3, and 5, while Baby Mine" will be shown at this theatre on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, December 6, and g.
 The Secret Game" is a story of a great Japanese secret service agent who was able to render a service to the United States as well as saving the honor of his country, Americas s greatest ally.
 The last half of the week Madgc Kennedy the comedy queen" of film dom, will be shown in her new com ' edy. "Baby,Mine." This is one of Miss Kennedys best pictures and is sure to prove a drawing card. This pie ture is full of laughs from beginning to end and the cast is unusually well oh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
COAL SHORTAGE

Announcement has been made that for the past two weeks several of Bessemers s coal dealers have been without coal and the shortage of the coal supply shows lit tie improvement, if any, over that of last week.
 Several of the dealers have had sup ply on hand and have been able to serve their customers in limited quantities. However, it is thought that if the citizens will conserve their supply there will be no great shortage of coal. The coal situa- tion it is thought will be relieved with in short time according to the priority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
CHURCH SERVICES

Rev. M. K Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church, will i'll his pulpit Sunday morning at Il oclock, at which time he will preach on Business Side of Church Lfe,' while in the evening he will preach his usual evangelistic sermon.
 At the First Methodist church Sunday the Rev. Ira F. Hawkins will fill his pulpit, taking for his Il o'clock sermon Co Forward" After this sermon the newly elected stewards will be installed The evening service vii be conducted by Rev George Boyd presiding elder os the Bessemer district.
 There will be regular services at the First Presbyterian church Sunday, at which time the Rev. I. F. Swallow will take for his morning sermon Self Re- spect," while in the evening he will preach on "The Pit" .
 The Womans Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet in the basement of the church Monday after noon at o'clock. All members are urged to be present, as arrangements for the Christmas entertainment will be. disr cussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
COURT CONFINES

The Bessemer division of the circuit court of Jefferson county will convene Monday morning in the courtroom in the Realty building following a two weeks recess. The nonjury civil cases have been set for Wednesday,. It was announced that an order had been issued in Birming- ham that the various divisions of the circuit court adjourn on December r un- til January 21, but the Bessemer division has not yet received orders to that ef- feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
SMALL LOCALS

The United Charities and hospital board will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday afternon at o'clock at the home of the president. Mrs E. M Owen, 1616 Fifth avenue All members are urged to be present.
 Mrs. R. T. Smith will be hostess Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock to the Auction Bridge club instead of the Matrons' club, as was announced. All members of this club are requested to be present at this time.
 The Elks' memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
MISS ACkENHAUsEN PROMOTED

Miss Carrie Ackenhausen, who for the past 15 years has held the position of clerk in the Bessemer postoffice, has re- ceived promotion and left today to accept her new position in the Birrning. nam postoffice, where she will be con- nected with the money order depart ment.
 Miss Ackenhausen was most efficient in her work in Bessemer and was one of the first clerks appointed in the Besse- mer office under the civil service rules and had served in this capacity during the administration of three postmasters She was indeed a friend to Bessenler, her genial smile and efficient service having endeared her to every man, wont an and child of this city She is, per haps, one of the best known women in this end of the county and was lovingly and familiarity known to the public as Miss Carrie She will be greatly missed by the Bessemer public and while they regret very much to lose her from their midst they extend her every good wish for success in her new field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
FOUR-MINUTE SPEAKERS

Chairman Andrew c. Mitchell of the four-minute men of Bessemer an- nounces the following schedule, for the four-mfnute speakers next week: On Monday Wednesday and Friday speak CTS will be at the Grand theatre as fol- lows: w. S. Welch, J. E. Haffner and Dr. c. D. Waller On Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Princess theatre will be: M. J. Brooks, c. E. Hollingsworth and Ben G. Perry. On Monday, Wednes- day and Friday at the Dixie theatre will be: l.. L. Lockwood, George Bumgardner and r. R. Matthews. The subject will be the same as that of the past week, Carrying the Message"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-02
pERSONALS

William H. Louisell, president of the Bear Creek Milling company of Mobile, and his little granddaughter, Merriam Frances Wilson, are the guests of Mrs. S. R. Green on Fourth avenue
 Lieut.. Charles B. Martin of Fort Ogle- thorpe is the guest of reIatives in this city.