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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
S2537 NOW TOTAL IN WAR BOOK FUND Key Workers in Library Campaign Have Profit
 able Day Friday

The campaign for soldiers libraries swings into its last lap today. Key men and women had a busy day yes terday, in spite of the indictment weather. and. perhaps because of it. and the fact that 1t kept most other people indoors they reported the best day of the week.
 The total announced last night. in cash, was $25S7.22 with pledges to be redeemed today and Monday which will bring the amount considerably higher.
 Key men and women will redouble their efforts today, the last day, and expect to bring the receipts up to. if not beyond Birmingham's quota of $50oo.
 Those persons who have not been reached by keys or team workers, and who wish to contribute to the fund to provide books wherever there are sol diors, should send in their checks to The Age-Herald or the public library. and make them payable to Frank Stew ens treasurer.
 Reports have been coming in slowly from over the state. and show that. in many instances, cities have gone well beyond their quotas. A long distance telephone message from Pell City, where the quota was only $50. gave the in formation that $100 had already been raised, and that $50 was expected by tonight.
 Other reports showed a like enthu- siasrn from Alabama citizens in the project to provide reading matter for all United States soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
l.. & N. MEN GIVE
 EX-BOSS AN AUTO
Committee Travels to Paris, Ky., to Surprise J. M. Morrison, Former
 Assistant Superintendent

J. M Morrison, formerly assistant su- per1ntendent of the Louisville and Nash vile in Birmingham, who recently was transferred to Paris, Ky. as divisional superintendent, was pleasantly shocked the other day when a committee of his former co-workers from Birmingham walked into his office in Paris and pre- sented him with an automobile they had just left outside.
 The committe, composed of H. M. Jam wisky, J. L. Yarbrough, J. c. Mum. c. w. Ferguson, J. W. Featherstone, J. T. Van Arsdale. and H. w. Milan, were back in Birmingham yesterday telling their friends what surprise party they put over.
 MT. Morrison was highly popular with his men here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29

Those in Birmingham who have worked in behalf of Muscle Shoals, the source of the greatest water power wholly within the United States, were elated yesterday when army engineers recommended to the interdepartment board that site for the construction of an experimental ni- trate plant to cost s3,7Ooooo, and a powder plant to cost S1,O00,00o.
 It is locally regarded as probable that when the government has completed It's experimentation for both the manufac- ture of air nitrates and fertilizer, it will be demonstrated that in wisdom the ESQ., GOO horse power available should be util- ized This would be followed, it is indi- cated, by the expenditure by the govern ment on the banks of the Tennessee of the s2o.ooo.ooo originally appropriated.
 In that event. the government, accord ing to estimates of it's engineers, would be independent of Chill for it's nitrate supply, and fertilizer, produced in time of peace, would furnish the southern farmer with an abundant supply at half his present cost. This would make the south, 1t is estimated, the richest section of the world.
 M. J. billiard, for long an earnest worker for Muscle Shoals, rejoiced last night in the following language:
 T was not surprised at the announce ment that the merits of Muscle Shoals had not been overlooked and the loca- ting of the experiment nitrate and powder plants there means the big plant and development of the great power there later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
Criticism Recently Made at Failure of Line to Co.,
 Operate With Bir-
 mingham ROAD NOW HAS MORE BUSINESS THAN IT CAN GET OVER LINES Takes Up in Detail the Com plaints Recently Made When Asked for Ex-
 pressiOn on Roads
 Attitude

The Southern has more business than power.
 That was the explanation yesterday of L. Sevier when asked why the Southern was not cooperating to an ex- cessive degree with what seemed to be the economic requirements of Birming- ham.
 Certain criticism had been launched against the Southern because it had declined to operate shuttle trains from Camp Mcclellan, where 22,000 sol- diers are encamped, to Birmingham; because it had declined to move into Birmingham the Johnny Jones Car nival company, an entertainment pro- vided by the Alabama Fair associa- tion, and because it had declined to grant cheap rate of travel on ac- count of the fair, which opens it's gates in Birmingham October 8.
 we have more business than power," stated MT. Sevier. That was the ex- planation. He gave no hope that in the long run, shuttle trains would be operated for the convenience of soldiers encamped near Anniston, and the bene- fit of Birmingham merchants. When asked if there was hope. he dismally shook his head.
 ENORMOUS FREIGHT BUSINESS
 Quite recently-last Sunday. as a mat ter of fact-the Southern operated out of Birmingham 13 freight trains. Re- maning in local yards were 10 others. There were no engines to move them. Sometime ago seven locomotives were transferred from the Asheville division to the Birmingham division. The South ern has been unable to obtain 59 loco motives, orders for the manufacture of which months ago were placed. The government. since the Southern placed It's order, ordered POGO The govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
100 CITIZENS WILL BOOST RALLY DAY
 |NSUNDAY SCHOOLS
Invitation Cards to Be Dis tributed by Workers To- day to Swell Attend
 ance Sunday

The last shot will be fired in the Rally Day campaign for attendance at Sunday school on Sunday morning when some 100 of Birmingham's prom inent citizens will gather at the head quarters of the Birmingham Sunday School association. 401 Title Guaran tee building at o'clock this after noon to get badges and invitation cards: then from 4:30 to 5:SO o'clock they will give every man, woman and child then can reach an invitation to go to some Sunday school on Sum day.
 These citizens are not working for their own Sunday schools, it is point ed out, bat for any Sunday school. They are carrying out the purpose of the city-wide committee that every man, woman and child will receive an invitation to be in some Sunday school on Sunday. September 30. All of the Sunday schools will have special programmes on Sunday morn ing and cordial reception awaits ev- eryone who comes. The downtown churches are seeing to it that guests dl plIlIllU6 ildul IlOlclS anu every per son in the boarding house district has
 an invitation to go to Sunday school l Any other Birmingham citizen thai wish to help in this work on Satur- day afternoon can do so by calling B. c. Cox. Main 4761. or reporting at the above address at 4 o'clock. One great reason that the men are doing this is to show the city Chat aivncr h ot,ns, dax ~ made up entirely of children, but that they are attractive to the men and women.
 Among those who have consented to help this afternoon are: B. c. Cox, LeRoy Holt. Judge Hugh A. Locke J. R. Waters. c. B. Ballard, Borden Burr. George B. Tarrant. Frank Dom mick. John c. Henly. Jr., John W. Sib- ley. F. ". Dixon. J. Chap Hodges, ton. R. s. Wetmore. F. A. McElroy, Joe Monroe. Hinson Sibley. A. J. Rog- CTS, l.. c. Bell. w. L. Yielding. Prof w. I. Pittman. C. D. Cox. Tom Morgan, J. w. Hardie. s. w. Miller. NJ. B. Me Gee. D. Hutchins. H. M. Watson, " c. Kincaid. R. R. Darden B. P Beard. P. P. Pepper. Roy l.. Stewart. c. R. Culverhouse. w. R. Starbuck, Henry c. Pool, Ralph Barrow, Alex Gresham, w. D. Stead. Forney Bran : don, E. G. Hagood. Earle Lackey, J. A. White. Guy H. Freeman. R. R. Zell, M. R. McNeil. Sam P. Wall.N w. l.. North. w. K. Munro. F. E. Mcclure, J. A. Turnipseed. J. l.. Kirby, R. T. Clayton. Joe c. Hail. Dr. J. Nj. Broadly, G. l.. Vaughan. Frank S. Andrews, w. l.. Howard. Joe Culverhouse, R. s. Fitch, H. W. Summerville. R. L. Cross, J. w. Blankenship, J. H. McAfee and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
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REHEARSALSFOR
 SUNDAY CONCERT Fine Programme Arranged for Community Sing at
 Bij0u Theatre

Director Memoli of the Philharmonic orchestra is holding extra rehearsals for the concert that is to be given at o'clock next Sunday afternoon in the Bijou theatre. The programme will con- tain four numbers for orchestra and will cover wide range of musical composition. The feature of the pro- gramme will, of course, be the appear apce of Hugo Ok. the eminent violin ist. MT. Ok will be heard in an (a) and (b) number and will be accom- panied by Mrs. Robert Newman. The other solo will be the Toereador's Song from Carmen" sung by Robert Law renee.
 Several prominent young ladies and gentlemen are being selected to at' tend to the ushering at the Sunday afternoon "singa. n large crowds arc anticipated. { M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
]BERTILLON SYSTEM
 BETRAYS SUSPECT
Finger Prints Lead to Arrest in Memphis of Thomas R. Neal,
 Alleged Burglar

City Detective J. T. Moser will leave this morning for Memphis to bring Thomas R. Neal back to stand trial for burglary and grand larceny. Neal. 1t Is alleged, entered the home of Harry Mul- lins, 2213 Sixth avenue, north. last year and sto'- a quantity of 5ewelry and money.
 by Detective Moser immediately follow ing the robbery. At his preliminary trial he escaped. Neal was captured through the finger print system employed by the local authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
Jamaica Ginger Seized

While John McMath was being de- tained in the city jail on charge of drunkenness Deputy Sheriffs White and McDuff visited his home at Sayre- ton and captured quantity of Ja- maica ginger. McMath was arrested Friday morning while the raid took place yesterday afternoon. The ginger was placed in the storeroom at the county courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
36 MEN NAMED IN NEXT INCREMENT T DEPART OCTOBER !
Selectmen Frcm Every D vision Except Third Citefs to Report at Draft
 Headquarters Oct. 2

Thirty-six men ordered to repor
 the local board headquarters on Y twenty-second floor of the Jeff Ars County Bank building on October i2.
 noon, will leave on October g atf 12, over the Frisco for Camp Pika, Arl where they will join other Alabajna m,
 for military training.
 The men come from every division the city with the exception of divisic 8. The names as made publid by ff secretary of the local board are:
 Division No. 1-Paul James Brigffss,s
 41s South St. Clair. Toledo, O.: Georl
 W. Sandlin, TOO Second avenue, we
 Cullman; Joe L. Hechinger, 1922 Soas
 Calhoun street, Hotel Dowell. F
 Wayne, Ind; Leonard c. Fitzpatrick,
 Second avenue; James E. Dedman,
 Forty third street, north: Sidney Cor Wood. 5612 Second avenue, south:
 Isaac Doyle. PIP Sixty-second st, north; William N. Nelson, 136 Fifty street, north; Frank K. Buclxshaw, First avenue; William J. Norreil. Tenth avenue; Jesse Haywood As S1e Forty-first street. East Bfrming l Division No. 2-Raymon9 Wi @ I Wood, sol Twenty second sttrs Benjamin H. Pendergrass, PITS l nue; Louis Prosterman, 2100 nue, North Birmingham; Curtis l inson. 3325 Twelfth avenue. Thomas Weir Allison. s2s Ridge
 ment Paul French Hawkins. IA | tyfourth street, north. Division No. 4-Winton Reid | 1701 Thtrty-first avenue. north: Tommy Simpson. R. F. D. T, 1 Lewisburg; Edward Roden. so0e nian avenue; Albert Thomas,
 avenue, Pratt City: Henry Rici 71o First avenue, Pratt City;
 Daniel Flynn, s1 Vine street. Pra Division No. 5-Jethero Jackso vorn. 317 Forty-seventh street. Fa James Harrison Waters, 2912 AyF Ensley; Charles Ernest ,Teddk Avenue +. Ensley; James Franf lyn. 4115 Fifth avenue, Ensley. N Division No. 6--John AndreY M R. F. D. No. l. BirminghaniS Sholl Martin. 1920 Tuscaloosa ay Hancie Colvin Harp, TIT Jefferso3 nue; Isaac Judson Snead, 2121 Z' nue; William Hugh Bryan, l5le avenue; Joseph Albert Vine
 Eighth avenue north; August ley. R. F D. No. T, Monteva
 Ernest Cecil King, a0i5 Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
Found With Skull Crushed

Walter Duncan, a negro. died yes- terday afternoon at the Hillman hos pital from crushed skull. Duncan was found at Osceola station yesterday morning with his head smashed, some River is Investigating. It is believed that Duncan was struck while he was asleep. The negro was removed to the Hillman in the emergency ambulance of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
LIQUOR TRUNKS
 YIELD 27 QUARTS

City Detectives McGnl and Patton cap tured 27 quarts of whisky yesterday. Early in the morning. Is quarts were confiscated at the Louisville and Nash vile depot in a trunk, sent here from New Orleans Later in the day il quarts were found in a trunk at the Terminal station. All of the whisky is being held at the police headquarters. No owners for the liquor can be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
Sues for s80. 900

Tom Holloway. administrator of the estate of Lee Holloway. deceased, asks $3o,ooo damages from the Sloss- Shef. field Steel and Iron company. Hollo- way claims that by the negligence oi the company piece of trestle fell on Lee Holloway on February 20, caus- ing his death. and on second coufa that no safe place to work was pro vided. He is represented by w A Denson. attorney. and trial wilA be by jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
BOY IS FATALLY HURT
 BY JUMP FROM TRAIN
Leonard Hays in Critical Condition at Local Hospital Following
 Injury Near FOlakto

Leonard Hayes, 16-year-old white boy, Is in a grave condition following his in- jury Thursday night when he attempted. to jump off fast moving Louisville and Nashville train near Folakto. Young Hayes was brought to Birmingham yes terday morning and carried to St. Vim cents hospital, where his condition is reported as critical. Hospital authorities state he has little chance for recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
Dentists Goods Stolen

The office of w. D. Woodall, 401 old Jefferson Bank building. was ent- cred sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning and a quantity of dental supplies and tools stolen. De- tectives Goad and Macke are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29

ment's order, though placed after the Southern's, will first receive attention.
 'We cannot operate shuttle trains out of Anniston.' said MT. Sevier. We have more business than motive power. On our line are IS cantonments. In the movement of troops, material for build- ing. munitions of war and food supplies all this in addition to our normal busi- ness-we are unable to offer any addi- tional service for the convenience or the benefit of the public.
 sIt is to be regretted. But . condition is condition.
 CANNOT OFFER SPECIAL RATES
 we did not offer cheap rate on ac- count of the Birmingham fair. We would have been glad to have offered such a rate. We could not do so. In the first place, we have our hands full.
 .In the second place, the President of the United States. by formal request, urged railroads some months ago to re- frain from offering special inducements for travel There Is the situation"
 MT. sevier, at this point. was reminded that all railroads had offered spe- cial rate of 1 cent per mile plus 10 on account of the state reunion of Confed- crate soldiers.
 ..That is true.' he replied. ''The cheap est rate offered within the borders of the United States" he continued. "is or- fered in honor of the Confederate sol- diers. The offering of such cheap rates has become an annual cdstom.
 ..The railroads of the country-those operating in Alabama-could not by vir- tue of the service of the old soldiers, recede from the long standing custom. But even on account of the veterans, no excursions will be run"
 TURN DOWN CARNIVAL co.
 As to the transportation of the carni- val company, which will aid in amusing the fair attendance. MT. Sevier said:
 q was very anxious to handle this company. As 9 matter of fact. twice got in telephonic connection with MT. Powell. and twice MT. Powell took the matter up in Washington with Mr.. Coapman. The decision of the vice pres- ident was adverse. On account of the heavy traffic, he concluded 1t was un- wise to handle this or any other amuse- ment enterprise.
 Mr. Sevier stated that the company would be transported to Birmingham by the Frisco, and out of Birmingham to Tuscaloosa. in all probability, by the Louisville and Nasls&'le.
 "The Southern haH> its hands full" concluded MT. Sevier In connection with the requirements 6> the govern ment, we have more business than powers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Jefferson: Richard Buhler In Be lieve Me. Xantippe." Matinee at 2:30. Night performance S:15.
 Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performances. 7:30 anu g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and fea- ture pictures. Continuous perform ances 1 to Il D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-29
ATTITUDE OF ASSOCIATES

Irrespective of. the final outcome of the pending sensation, it is regarded as a safe conclusion that MT. Heflin has not enhanced his popularity with the other members of the House. Tn the beginning. his reference to the alleged diJoyal as ''13 or IA members more or less involved them all--republicans and democrats. In the storm which broke following the pulp lication of MT. Heflin's remarks. the
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Williams news., 1917-04-26

the National Flag and pictures of the war presidents. Patriotic music will be furnished by the music department. Talks will be given by the various mem bers on the following subjects :: 1. What Woman's Clubs can do in the present crisis.
 2. How the work of depart ments can be shaped so as to best serve the present need.
 3. Economy and Conserva- ton of food. ...
 4. Patriotism of women.
 Every member is requested to come and wear a small flag.
Williams news., 1917-04-26

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 ganization and maintenance of all essential industries be kept in a high state of efficiency. Our mineral resources must be fost- cred and developed to provide materials for war. All industri- al activities must be maintain ed at their greatest capacities.
 "We call upon all aliens among us to unite with our citizens in promoting the pub lie good. Let us be considerate of those who have been sub- jects of nations with which we are now at war. It is vitally inn portant that every individual shall realize his duty, by loyal
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Handkerchief Shower

The Williams Review of Mac cabees, gave a handkerchief shower surprise upon Mrs. Mat tie Wolfe, Tuesday afternoon. The affair was carefully plan ned at the home of Mrs. B. P. Burns and the surprise was a success. The afternoon was thoroly enjoyed by all.
 The Hostesses were Mrs. Geo. Harris and Mrs. E. P. Burns. Those present were, Mesdames McConkey, Kennedy, Stevens, Selman, Anna Miller, Stone, Kinney, Mark Smith, Chas. But ton, A. F. Johnson, Beck and Thressa Wolfe.
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Wickenburg Prepared

The Hassayampa Miner re- ports that. Wickenburg is pre- pared to resist attack from pos sible invaders. The citizens of the town are we'll supplied with high power guns and have on hand 5000 rounds of ammuni- tion. They are not seeking trouble but are ready to- de- fend themselves should occas- ion arise.
Williams news., 1917-04-26
In Honor of MT. Shepherd


 Mrs. c. V. Christensen gave a house party last Thursday in honor of her brother, Robert Sheperd, who is visiting her be- fore entering upon his duties at Grand Canyon.
 MT. Shepherd came in and met Misses Selma Bush, Jean Clifford and Katherine Gold rick and MT. Earl Fortney, and skied out to Camp Clover with them. There sumptuous din- ner awaited the merry party. After a most enjoyable evening all retired and skied in together the following morning.
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Mothers Department Meeting


 The Mothers Department of the M. E. Sunday School, met at the Methodist church We'd nesday afternoon. There was an interesting discussion of the subject, Training for Parent hood" led by Mrs. Gold.
 Mrs. Summers was elected to represent the Department on the committee preparing the program for Baby Week. The next meeting of the Depart ment will be held May 18th. After the business meeting a
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Another Charity Ball

The w. C. A. Club held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. McConkey, We'd nesday, April 25th.
 After transacting their regu- lar business, the club decided to give another charity dance at the Sultana Theatre, May 12, to raise funds to aid the few poor in Williams during the summer months.
Williams news., 1917-04-26

ly obeying and upholding the law. Do not carry arms unless you have the right to do so. Do not kindle or repeat idle rum ors and gossip. Give aid and as- sistance to the officers of the law to enable them to main tain public peace and order. Remember that disregard of law is reprehensible at any time; today it is reasonable.
 Every effort should be made to support the President in his plans for National defense. En- courage the organization of our National Guard, army and navy safeguard the rights of our soldiers and sailors and their dependents, so that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon those who offer their lives in the defense of all.
 "We recommend all neces- sary legislation to the end that the burdens of war shall be equita bly, borne by all. Let not this be a war by the patriotic few for the benft of the many. We especially commend the Presidents plan for universal military service.
 "The demand of the hour is united, intelligent and immedi- ate action. We call upon every commercial body, labor organ ization, church, benevolent, se- cret and patriotic society; in short, all associations of every kind and character within the State, at once to perfect plans and methods for promoting the efforts of this Council for the safety of our State and Nation. Service in the ranks of the National Guard, army and navy is noble and patriotic. Unselfisn service as a private citizen is no less so. With confidence in the patriotism of the citizens and residents of Arizona, we ask that every man, woman and child unite in public-spirited eff fort to uphold the peace, honor and welfare of Arizona and the Union.
 "This Council is permanently organized. The necessary com mittees are now actively at work. Suggestions and assist ance from any source will be cordially received. Address, Dwight B. Heard, Chairman, Arizona State Council of De- fense, or George H. Smalley, Secretary, State Capitol, Phoe- nix, Arizona.
 "We ask the press and clergy to aid in carrying this message to the people,"
 NOW, THEREFORE, I do entirely approve and urgently recommend that our citizenship observe and practice insofar as shall be possible, the suggest ions above set forth.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be af- fixed.
 Done at Phoenix, the Capital, this goth day of April, A. D.. 1917.
 (Signed) Thomas E. Campbell,
 Governor of Arizona. Attest Sidney P. Osborn, Secretary of State. -
Williams news., 1917-04-26

short program was given as fol- lows.
 Song, Miss Esther Carlson. Recitation, Spencer Nordyke Solo, - Mrs. Chas. Miller Duet, Misses Riola Phillips and
 Mildred Owens Recitation, Ruy Summers
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Dinner and Skiing

DInnGI ana Sk11ng
 Misses Bush, Clifford and Goldrick gave dinner Friday evening in honor of MT. Shep- herd, with a skiing and tobag- gon party afterwards.
Williams news., 1917-04-26

The Ladies Aid will give a May day Festival on Wednes- day, May End, at 2:30 on Mrs. Beck's lawn. The children will wind the May pole about 4 80. Every one is cordially invited.
 The Ladies are especially in- Vited to bring their husbands. "A Fish pond and various other amusements will be pro- vided. Refreshments will be served.
Williams news., 1917-04-26
Patriotic Meeting, May l

After their regular business meeting, May1, the Woman's Club will devote an hour to pa triotic exercises. The Parish House will be decorated with