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The Newark journal., 1917-02-22
new CONSTITUTION
WILL Be WRITTEN
Brough Will Provide For Con
vention Regardless of Ac-
ton of SupremeiCourt

Little Rock, Feb. 21.-No
matter what legal steps are
taken, there will be a Consti-
tutional Convention in Little
Rock, to open Nov. 10. That
much is assured, notwithstand-
ing the point of order raised
on the passage of the bill in
the House by Representative
Johnson of Sebastian county.
He maintained that the bill,
which carries an appropriation
of $4,000 for the expenses of
the convention, required 81
votes, or two thirus of all elect
ed to the House, to be legally
carried. The bill was declared
passed by Speaker Cazort on
a vote of 81 to 40, he holding
that a majority only was ne
cessary, it being considered by
him a necessary expense Of the
government.
Gov. c. H. Brough and many
legal authorities sustain the
ruling of SPEAKER Cazort, and
all expect the Supreme Court
to sustain the ruling if test
case is carried to the Supreme
Court. These authorities dc not
class the appropriation for the
Panama Pacific Exposition
building as the same, hence
the Supreme Court ruling in
that case is not germane to the
question.
1t now appears as though
there will he no contest, but
should there be, and the Sa-i
preme Court rules against the
bill, it can destroy only one
section-the appropriation. The
legality of the portion of the
bill providing for the Conven-
ton cannot be questioned. The
Convention can then assemble,
and Gov. Brough will declare
an emergency appropriation to
defray the expenses, depend
ing upon the legislature of
1919 to care for the deficiency.
There has already been a
bill introduced in the House to
govern the contest for seats in
the convention. This bill will
prevent any one spending mon
ey on a candidate, or any in
terest eXerting influence for
candidates.
Questions which will be con-
sidered by the convention are
now being freely discussed. 1t
is admitted that some steps
will be taken to give relief now
possible only at the hands of
the General Assembly, by in
creasing the authority of Quo
rum Courts, or in some other
manner, and thus saving the
time the Assembly now devotes
to the consideration of local
bills. Another thing is the
length of terms of office. The
delegates are expected to pro-
vide four year terms, with
provision that no officer, or one
connected with an office. shall
be a candidate while holding
office. A session of the legis-
lature every four years, with
salaries for the legislators, is
another suggested change for
the Constitution.
Candidates for seats in the
Convention are springing up all
over the state. The class of
men announcing themselves
demonstrate the wisdom of the
small per diem provided for.
Only men who cannot be in
fluenced by the per diem are
offering as candidates, while if
the daily stipend has been
greater than 50, many would
have sought the office for the
financial returns.
The Newark journal., 1917-02-22
PASSENGER ENGINE
LEAVES THE TRACK

Searcy, Feb. 1.-THE en-
CINE and baggage car of Mis-
souri, and North Arkansas pas
senger train No. l left the
track between Kensett and
West Point Thursday night. No
one was injured.
The Newark journal., 1917-02-22
INTRODUCES BILL
FOR ROAD DISTRICT

Senator Edmondson Of Stone
county has introduced a bill
in the legislature for the Gre
alton of q road district for
building a good road from
Batesvillt to Little Rock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
TRADES COUNCIL
 TOSEND DELEGATE Convention Called to Dis cuss the High Cost of
 Living and Causes

Partial report of the committee on the Labor Day celebration made yes terday at the regular meeting or the Birmingham Trades Council showed the affair to have been big success financially and otherwise. A feature of the meeting, which was well at tended considering the weather, was the reading of a communication from the national headquarters of the Nan : partisan League at St. Paul, Minn.. asking that representative from the council be sent to the meeting of the league to be held at St. Paul, Sep tember IS. for the purpose of taking up the high cost of living and it's causes.
 The communication stated that the speculator and manipulator of food- stuff was a greater menace to the Uni ted States than German legions and that the purpose of the convention was to arrive, if possible, at an Amer ican standard of living. The matter was discussed at length and 1t was decided to send representative from the council to the meeting, and O. Karlson of the Machinists' union was elected.
 c. M Holroyd of the paper hangers was elected secretary. vice W. D. Jen- nings, resigned o. Karlson was elect ed trustee to fill the place of c. M Holroyd Several other business and routine matters were taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
JEWISH NEW YEAR
 BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Rel;pious Feature Will Be Observed By Jewish Congregations
 of the City

The Jewish reE ,ious year opens tnie season on Sept nber IS, and will be oo- served by, several Jewish congrega- lions of tn. .ty. The day IS called Rosh ha shana and is observed not as a civii but as religious festival. Modern laws use the civil calendar for all ordi- nary purposes, but date their feasts and fasts according to the moon. Orthodox observers still observe two days for the New Year to make distinction between the inhabitants of Palestine and all oth- CTS. but Reform Jews have returned to the older method of single day. The day begins at sunset. a mode of reckon ing that is supported. traditionally, by the Biblical story of creation. in which inc evening is mentioned before the morning. The year is 567s. counting from the traditional time of the creation of the world.
 The month of Tishri Is the festival season of the Jewish calendar. After the "New Year come the 10 days of nenitence., the the fast of the Day of Atonement. the Feast of Tabernacles. This holy season is universally observed by Jews. stirring in them impulses for renewed vigor in their religious and moral life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
COLLEGE SESSION BEGINS WEDNESDAY, Changes In Faculty of Bir- mingham College Due to
 War Conditions

Dr. Walter F. Clayton, formerly of the State Normal college at Shenandoah, Iowa, has been elected head of the sci ence department at Birmingham college, succeeding Prof. J. T. Nuttall, resigned, and will take up duties at the local col lege at the beginning of the term, ac- cording to an announcement just made by Dr. Edward L. Colbeck. acting presi- dent of Birmingham college.
 Dr. Clayton has had wide experience as a teacher and a student. He was Rhodes scholar from Maryland and took his masters degree in science at Colum- bia university. He has had experience as teacher at Shenandoah and other places.
 During the last year Professor Nuttall was at Birmingham college an elegant science building was erected at a cost of about $500.
 Vacancies made by the resignation Of Prof. Edward c. Mackey, who is to take charge of r. M. c. A. work at one of the military training camps, and Prof D. R. Price, formerly principal of the high school at Birmingham col lege. who will soon be called to the army. are to be filled at an early date. The names of any men who may be se- lected have not been made public yet
 The next session of Birmingham col lege begins Wednesday. Opening exer- cises will be held in the auditorium at 10 o'clock in the morning, when Dr. James s. Duncan of the Norwood Meth odst church is to deliver the principal speech. All friends of the college have been invited to be present A large attendance Is expected for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
SECRETARY BAKER
 TO VISIT BIRMINGHAM
Campaign For Second Liberty Bond
 Issue Will Open Here Soon

Advices from Washington to The Age Herald indicates that while Secre- tary McAdoo, on his second liberty bond issue itinerary will not visit Bir- mingham, Secretary Baker will in all probability do so within the next four weeks.
 It Is the intention of Secretary Baker to visit every camp wherein United States troops are chartered It is sx- pected that he will start in 8 southern direction and after stopping in Virginia. North and South Carolina and Georgia, will come direct to Annston. From An niston en route to Montgomery, he will stop in Birmingham, 1t is held as prob- able.
 Secretary McAdoo. in interest of tho second bond issue, will, the coming fall, make an extended tour of the country. Inasmuch as on his first itinerary, he visited Birmingham, 1t Is expected that on his second tour Atlanta will be the favored city of the south.
 Gossip from Washington to the effect that the secretaries, while touring the country on business of vital importance, are preparing presidential campaigns for themselves, was not accepted as true by local men who discussed the matter yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
NEGRO VETERAN ID
 ATTEND REUNION
Uncle Feb" Fought on the Confederate Side and Was
 Present at Surrender

Zeb Thompson, an s6-year-old ne- gro, who lives at Brookside. and who' despite his advanced age, still cleans in" as a digger of coal. will tomor- row morning begin burnishing the army rifle which he bore in the war
 For zeb is Confederate veteran. He saw active service, participated Tn many of the greatest battles of the struggle, sustained three wounds, one of them desperate, and stood within stones throw of General Lee when he vielded his sword to General Grant at Appomattox
 Feb was in Birmingham yesterday.
 q have attended every reunion, said the old negro. and will be on hand with rifle shining next moiilh when the veterans of the state gather in Birmingham. When the veterans or Ina south met in Birmingham last l roda a prancing black horse in the narade and lifted my hat to the cheer- ing crowds just as the coloneis oio' Tn Washington last April l had seat 4n an automobile, and when the par ade passed the White House I spoke q word of greeting to the President.
 Thompson during reunions wears ms old uniform, patched and dim, but re- sn,endent with many badges and med aIs procured at previous gatherings or the veterans. He is very proud or ms war record and it Is probably true that he is one of the very few sur viving negroes who actually fought for +ha Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
4HEAVEN AND HELL" !" SUBJECT. OF SERMON World Hunt For Happiness Found in the Religion of
 the Savior

pr. George R. Stuart at the First Meth odist church preached to capacity con- gregations at both services yesterday. The morning subject was, Where Is Heaven?' The evening topic was Where Is Hell?'
 God never told His disciples where heaven was,'' said Dr. Stuart, because they were not ready for it-they could not take 1t in-but when you reach that point of character that entities you to Heaven, then you are there-death is only the gate through which you pass in entering. God and the Savior of the world will be there. It Is the silliest thing in the world for people to ask if we will know our friends when we get to Heaven--for you are certainly going to be conscious when you get there, and you will know which place you are in. Heaven or hell.
 .Righteousness, peace and joy-that is Heaven-and the kingdom here and there is about the same. Heaven Is state of happiness. Everybody Is looking for 1t. The man who takes the drink Is looking for Heaven, and he things that he has found tt in the bottle-but he learns bet ter.''
 pr. Stuart drew a fine illustration from the lives of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Julius Caesar, wherein they all sought Heaven-but fell short. Tt Is the worlds hunt for happiness he said. but they all eventually find that they must take Jesus Christ with them If they would find the eternal happiness that they seek. Everybody is hungry for the pleasures of this world. but it won't last Heaven is the victory over the courthouse and the graveyard"
 Dr. Stuart drew on his store of humor throughout his discourse, and never failed to clinch his arguments with witty comparisons that made his points more easily remembered. In referring to the stingy devils" he said: There are some fellows who are so stingy that their skin Is going to get so tight that some of these days they will choke to death"
 The evening topic was discussed with just as much vigor as the morning sub ject, and Dr. Stuart seemingly convinced his hearers of one thing-that there Is a he'll and that the location was not in doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
BIG PARADE PLANNED FOR THE DRAFTED MEN LEAVING NEXT WEEK
Spanish American War Veterans Will Lead the Parade-Patriotic
 Dance at Hillman

- Spanish-American war veterans of camp No. have been requested by sec retary B. A. Pepperman to lead the big parade to be held September 1S in honor of the drafted men who are soon to leave for the training camps. A meet ing of the veterans has been called for Friday night at o'clock in the rooms of the Civic association to make arrange ments and it is expected that all the members of the camp will be present The parade Is to be big one and 1t is expected that 459 of the drafted men will participate.
 The veterans will give patriotic ball at the Hillman hotel on the evening of September IT. Among those invited are Governor Henderson and other well known public men. All soldiers In uni- form will be admitted to the ball free. Men from Camp Mcclellan and Camp Sheridan have been invited to attend. It has been announced that the members of the camp will provide themselves with uniforms and stand ready to per- form any patriots service for which they may be called on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
SOLDIERS REMINDED
 OF THEIR HOME TOWN
Officers of Pennsylvania Troops Sta tioned at Anniston Pleased
 With the City

Forty-fve Aeutenants stationed with Pennsylvania troops at Fort Mcclellan. near Anniston, came to Birmingham yes- terday morning for pleasurable out ing. and will return victims of nostal- gia.
 Birmingham made them homesick. For the young officers, as a rule. were born and reared in and around Pitts burg. And Birmingham, when the fur naces flare and the coke ovens shoulder in the night-is another Pittsburg.
 But the boys. according to their state ments at the Tutwiler, enjoyed them selves. Tn the afternoon they hired cars and saw the residential district. In the evening they rode through the outly- ing suburbs and noted the resemblance between Birmingham and their home city.
 Of their camp they spoke in highly complimentary terms. They praised An niston, but expressed regret that It's size rendered relaxation almost impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
COURTLAND'S FIRST
 BALE OF COTTON

courtland. September s.-(speciaL) The first bale of 1917 cotton was brought to Courtland today by Burdis Letson, one of the best farmers of the county. MT. Letson has 21 acres in cot ton and 1t is safe to say that he Will gather an equal number of bales. Crops of both cotton and corn are better in this section than for quite number or years. Lawrence county can feed her- self. without any outside assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
COMMUNITY SINGING AT
 CAPITAL PARK TO CLOSE
 WITH PATRIOTIC R ALLY

Verdi, intermezzo from -Cavaleria Rus ticanna," by Mascagni. Spring Song" from Mendelssohn, 'Humoristic" from Aletter and "Plantation Songs" from Lampe. A selected mixed chorus sang Sweet and Low" from Barnby.
 Patriotic Day" will be observed at tho sing next Sunday afternoon which will be the last of the services in the open. After that time the community singers will go into winter quarters if the necessary arrangements can be made, as 1t is expected they will, &C., cording to an announcement Director Robert Lawrence made to the audience at the sing yesterday afternoon.
 National songs of the United States and the allies and patriotic music will feature the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

Tn spite of the downpour of yester- day afternoon and the heavy clouds which threatened continued rain. Bir- mingham's community singers at tended Capitol park for the regular sing, which began at o'clock, and carried out the programme for yester- day afternoon in full.
 Singing featured the programme. Mrs. o. L. Stephenson sang "The Last Rose of Summer" which met with such applause that 1t was followed by an encore. The audience sang "Su- vance River" "Old Black Joe" and Onward. Christian Soldiers" The Bir- mingham Philharmonic orchestra rem dered the overture. "Stradella," from Flotow, selection, "Traviata," from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
MRS. HARPER HURT
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Bad Condition of Road Cause of Col lision is the Statement
 Made

Mrs. [. S. Harper. 2s14 Sixth ave. nue, north, was painfully injured when an automobile driven by Ernest Math- ews struck the rear of an automo- bile driven by A. s. Owens, 2S14 Sixth avenue north, in which Mrs. Harper was riding on First avenue between Thirty eighth and Thirty-ninth streets at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Both automobiles were headed east at the time of the accident. According to the statements of the men driving the automobiles. there was bad place in the road at the scene of the col lision which owens tried to- drive around causing Mathews, who was in the rear. to believe Owens was turn ing aside to let him pass, while owens thought Mathews would pass him on the right and continued to the left. It was stated that the cars were not running at fast speed.
 Mrs. Harper was carried to her resi- dence in Johns ambulance, and 1t was reported that her injuries are not SC rious. Owens and Mathews were placed under bond by Officers Ellard and Wi son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
The Russians have a punch left!

The Russians nave puncn ieLt.
 The Rainbow" division. when whipped into shape, will comprise as fine a fighting force as the world has ever seeni
 These were the striking features of an interview granted a staff corre- spondent of the New York World by Senator Oscar W. Underwood while visiting Camp Mills, Long Island.
 The Alabama senator is quoted as follows:
 "The Russians are far from being beaten. There is 8 real Comeback in them yet. Anybody who thinks diff ferently is deceiving himself. America will continue to furnish arms and food and Russia will produce the fighters on the eastern front"
 Regarding the camp site where the Fourth Alabama is quartered, Senator Underwood said:
 T am happily surprised to see such adequate accommodations for our troops here" said Senator Under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

and the next. prices will be sustained around the higher levels established in recent months. with the point of re- sistance being gradually raised $ the season advances
 It is practically certain now that the cotton crop of this year will bring s2,000, ,000. .000. all told. Live stock will bring many hundred millions more. The greatest grain crop ever grown will be harvested. Minor agricultural products are in abundance and arc bringing revenue in keeping with that abundance. These are vast assets and will become visible in few months. They will infuse vital and potential energy into every field of southern activity. They practically guarantee that every pound of south < ern agricultural products. cotton and all the balance. will not be sold ex cept at price commensurate with the prices and the profits on every Hhef staple product of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Russians Far From Beaten,
 States Senator UnderWOOd
Rainbow Division of United States Army Finest Fighting Force in the World Is Statement of Alabama States
 man-Camp Conditions and Training Praised

wood. as he was going. Mature has aided considerably in making Hemp stead Plain fit place for the proper development of the martial spirit and physical qualities of the American soldiery.
 "As for the Forty second division. I want to say that thuse men are going to give a good account of themselves when they get into action. They rep resent the pick of the young men of the country. It must be remembered all are volunteers and include the cream of the guardsmen of the coun- try.
 They look like real fighters to me. There Is not the slightest doubt in my mind that they will be hard to beat. I will even venture to say that once the men of the Rainbow division have been whipped into shape there won't be a better body of troops in the world. bar none.
 "A visit to the aviation field and Camp Mills ought to assure any Amer lean that this country is getting some thing for the vast war expenditure 1t Is making"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Tampering With Board
 Charged to Lawyer

Chicago. September s.-Joseph Ro- senberg. said to be an attorney of New Orleans. was arrested here today by federal agents. charged with at- tempting to induce members of the exemption board in New Orleans to relieve one of his clients from mili- tary duty. He has waived extradition and will be returned to New Orleans for trial. He denied all charges and asked for a speedy trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
WILL BE REPAID FOR THEIR WORK

Women everywhere suffer from kid ney trouble backache. rheumatic pains, swollen and tender muscles. stifr joints-and 1t is to help those who suf- fer as she did that Mrs. c. J. Ellis, 505 Sth ave, Sioux Falls, S. D., writes: T feel sure if any one bothered as I was will give Foley Kidney Pills a fair trial they will be repaid for their work. It seems foolish to neglect an ailment when there Is such remedy to be had" T;rcy correct bladder dis turbances, too. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
At Loew's Bjiou

The secret of the phrenominal success of Loew's Bijou Is the fact that Mar GUS Loew has made good his every promise to the people of Birmingham that he would give them nrst-class en- tertainment at popular prices. The all- star bill for the first half of this week includes Paul Decker and company. in a fine playlet '"The Twister;" Watson Mortimer sisters in song revue. Chase and Latour in tuneful comedy. Pepino and Perry in novel music and McLinn Sutton trio. ariel artists. complete the vaudeville acts. Franklin Farnum in "A Stormy Knight" will be seen in his best screen comedy and Loew's current events are the picture features, Con- tinuous performance, 1 until Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
BANKERS OF SOUTH

The cotton producing interest, which includes the merchants and bankers of the south as we'll as the farmers. are capable students of all the present day problems of the cotton trade. They have thoroughly digested conditions that will affect the crop this year and that will likely affect the crop next year The record warrants the belief that such deductions as they may make wifi not only influence their attitude toward prices, but warrants the belief also that that attitude will be the most potential force of all others in deter mining the final course of the mar ket Hence. the logical outlook is, that throughout the balance of this season,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
At East Lake Park

East Lake park and "Tokio" will feature popular dance every Tuesday and Friday night during this month, as East Lake will be open only on these nights in addition to every Sun day night. The park is open every day for those who desire to visit this de- lightful spot for a days outing. East Lake has had the most successful sea son of its career. and Tokio has been popular as a dancing pavilion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
AmaWseHln@mes
At the Lyric

"The Melody Garden six young girls in a spectacular musical novelty. is the headline attraction on the new bill to be presented today matinee. The young ladies are clever musicians and talented solosts Burns and Kissen are song writers and versatile entertainers. Folles sisters and Leroy will entertain in song and dance. The Oxford Trio will pre- sent a comedy novelty and Billy Kin kaid Is Scotland's novelty artist and Is a well known vaudeville entertainer. Pathe news pictures will be feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Seaboard's Solid Steel TraiH

Leaving Birmingham 7S0 a. m.. is t- nice train to use on your next trip to Atlanta: excellent dining car service and latest steel observation cars.