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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
YOUNG BANKERS HAD
 ENJOYABLE DINNER
Study Programme Followed by So- cial Feature at the Civic
 Association

The student bankers of the city of the American Institute of Banking held 8 stag dinner at the Civic association last night and very enjoyable evening was had by all attending.
 The dinner is in line with the policy adopted some time ago whereby the young bankers have about four study nights each month and general meet ing of a social nature about once every month, the meeting this month being the dinner, which was attended by about 40 or 50 of the younger men of the banks of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
BAPTIST CONVENTION
 TRANSACTS ROUTINE AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY
Eighteen Young Future Ministers From Howard College Given Housing
 Reception on Floor

Sylacauga, November 14.-{Speciai.) The Wednesday morning session of the Baptist state convention convened at o'clock and was called to order by President Crumpton. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. A. c. Davidson. Miscellaneous business was taken up and several items trans acted. Rev John w. Inzer introduced a resolution regarding the convention guaranteeing the payment of interest on bonds of the Dauphin Way Baptist church at Mobile. which was passed.
 The report of the B. Y. P. U. work Tn the state was read by J. F. Lamb din and was discussed by him and Dr. J. M. Shelburne. It was adopted.
 A diversion from the regular busi- ness was had when IS young men, students from Howard college, came forward and, amid cheers for the boys, the great throng sang Loyalty to Christ"
 Someone in the audience asked to know how many of the young men were the sons of preachers. Two held up their hands. Again the question was asked as to how many were from the farm and almost every one of them put up their hands.
 The hour arrived for discussion of the report of the executive commit tee as it mentioned state missions and an address was made by W. F. Yar- brough. secretary to the board, and Rev. N. 0. Paterson of Atmore, W. F. Wilkes of CulIman, Rev. MT. Hines of Opelika and J. F. Gable of Clanton A motion was carried to postpone tur- ther discussion until p. m.
 RURAL CHURCH NEEDS
 During the discussions mention was made of the great need of men to work among the rural churches and people. At the close Rev. Frank Willis Bar nett of Birmingham stated that he had in mind man who had made 9 proposi- ton that he would pay slSoo as the sala- " of man to do that work for the board. The matter was held over for adjustment Thursday session.
 Rev. A. J. Dickinson, Jr, introduced a resolution that all the churches of the state be asked to set aside the first meeting day in December as day to raise funds to help defray expenses of work among the soldier camps, which was adopted.
 Many prominent workers of the state were seen among those present today, among whom are: Hon. John W. Aber- crombie of Anniston, H. r.. Latimer of Birmingham, Bunino Davie state coi- porteur, and Miss Lillian Forbes of the state Sunday school board.
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 At the afternoon session pr. J. F. Love of Richmond. Va, made an inter- esting talk on the phases of foreign mission work
 pr. Charles Daniel of Atlanta, Ga. addressed the convention on the relations of Baptists to the soldiers in camps over the states.
 Rev. J. 0. Colley, J. NJ Thomas A. J. Johnson and l.. L. Gwaltney were ap- pointed as committee to make the pro- gramme for the five-year programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

Ice was conducted by Rev. A. c. Da- Vidson, after which came the recogni- ton of new pastors, visitors and repre- sentatives of general boards.
 The following new pastors were pre- sented: Rev. E. F. Lee of Selma, Bal ton of Montgomery, Williamson of Wy lam, Keith of Tuskege-, Beeson of East Florence, Lassiter of Denloplis, Lambdin of the state B. Y. P. U. work. J. A. Davidson of Selma. Caddell of Temple fiiil church in Jefferson county, Dunlap of Faulkville, P. c. Walker of Column biana.
 The president announced a number of committees, which are to report at this session or the Convention.
 The report Of the work of the w. M D. was read by Mrs. F. L. Pearson of Sylaeauga. after which in the absence of Mrs. Charles A. Stakeley, Mrs. G. 10. Crowell of Sylacauga made q splendid address, outlining the work as it had been planned and carried out and gave to the convention some of the things for which the women in their work were do- ing in the home and foreign fields At S:15 pr. J. M. Shelburne, president of Howard college, wno is at present dolng Y M. c. A. work among the sol : dier boys from Alabama at Macon. Ca. preached a strong sermon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Woman Asks Pardon
 for Her Former Husband

Montgomery, November 14.-(Spc- cial )---Although divorced from her husband, Mrs. c. II. Atchnson came to Montgomery Wednesday and urged the board of pardons to release her former husband from prison. She said he killed man named Greene in fight about her and that so many circum- stances entered into the affair that sho believed he should be given an other chance. Atchinson has served three years of a 10-year sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
NOTES AMONG BAPTISTS AT
 SYLACAUGA CON VENTIONI
px FRANK WILLIS BARNETT

has evangelistic gifts. He is one of the leaders not only in east Alabama, but throughout the state.
 An Alabama Baptist state convention without Rev. J. w. Elliott on hand with a lot of books from the Alabama Bible society would almost be like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet out. Not that he is any way like the Melancholy Dane" for he is not He is justly popular with the preachers of all denominations. He, however, is Baptist preacher, and a good one. too.
 One of the unique figures at Sylacauga is Rev. Sam Love of Vina. He is just checked full of horse sense, and has a keen sense of humor Some one said,
 Sam, did you raise any sorghum and sweet potatoes?r Did I?' he answered,
 me, my wife and the kids have all got heartburn from eating them. take off my hat to that man hoover; why, that fellow has made it respectable for man to sit down to a meal without serving meat. When my neighbors drop in una wares and begin to scan the bill of fare, [ just say, oh, you have caught us on one of our meatless days. just help your self to some potatoes and sorghum Yes, sir, that man Hoover has done a lot to- wards helping a fellow to econofnize without being set down as stingy."
 Huntsville sends to the convention each year the taIlest Baptist in the body, as R. F. Pettus, the wholesale merchant and prominent layman is known as the tall sycamore of north Alab anna. He Is greatly interested in de- nominational affairs. At one time he was at the same time a deacon, Sum day school superintendent. the moderator of his association, and the president of the state convention. Some Baptist.
 George Estes arrived Monday night. George is one of the state board, who lis greatly interested in denoninational education, as he is chairman of the com Baptist schools and colleges in Alabama. He has the reputation of being from Missouri, and whenever proposition gets by him, it is apt to have been care fully scrutinized and fully debated. One of the safest men in the denon1i- national counsels is Rev. A. A. Hutto of Ashland, the father of Jasper Hutto, who started the Howard Crimson, but who now lives in Washington. MT. Hutto has the reputation of being a good pas tor, safe preacher, and a wise coun- sellor. He is on many important com mittees.
 Rev. Sam Bennett of Jacksonville is one of the younger men who is rapidly forging to the front as an all-round worker. He is one of the best men 1T the state to care for the financial ta. bles at the associations. His work ir | the Calhoun association is greatly ap- preciated by his brethren. He is one oi the few young men of my acduaintance who is gifted in prayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

Sylacauga, November -(Special.) )-Dr.
 w. B. Crumpton, secretary emeritus, for more than 30 years in active harness in the Baptist work of Alabama, is present at the Alabama Baptist convention now in session here. He IS known as the great Baptist commoner by many, and
 to others he is the old war horse of the temperance force in the state, being the president of the Anti-Saloon league,
 The pastors conference honored him by
 making him its president. He is always
 conspicuous figure in every Baptist
 gathering
 pr. w. r. Marlborough, the secretary
 of the board of missions, while a native
 Mississippian, has taKcn deep root into
 the soil of Alabama, is a hard and con-
 scientious worker and is fast making a
 name for himself as a wise denomiua-
 tionaI leader. He was much sought after
 by those who wanted to get the true
 status of what had been done and was
 to be accomplished during the coming
 year.
 W. A. Davis, the man who for years
 was secretary of the convention, was
 on hand. and as usual was helping wher- ever anything was to be done to facili-
 tate the smooth working of the body. He Is a past master when it comes to
 watching out for any loose strings that need to be tied. He knows parEiamen- tary law and convention procedure as few men in the state xsow them. One of tho aat1Irps af the YJraa pr.S conference was the singing led by Rev. l.. w. Dockery, one of Birnlingham's s young pastors, who is doing such a good work at the Hamilton Memorial church on the Southside MT. Dockery showed good sense in selecting the old time songs that men like to sing.
 Rev Samuel D. Monroe, who for years lived in Birmingham, but who now re- sides in Mobile, was present. MT. Mon roe is a Sunday school specialist and is known throughout the state by the fame of his famous religious chart, which is moral and spiritual guide in many homes.
 Sand Mountain had a worthy represen- tative present in the person of Rev. w. M. Garrett of Boaz. He is & great believer in his section and has done much to advance the Baptist cause throughout his section. His part of the tist training ground
 Rev. J. w. Fucker of Roanoke is one of the few city pastors who can mix and mingle successfully with his country brethren, and who is never happier than when holding meeting out in his coun- 1 ty, He is a strong gospel preacher and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Earald

Dewberry x Montgomery point out the advantages of the safe-cabinet.
 NJ. Well & Bro. ask, What about your overcoat?' Feature coats tailored by IT. $. S M. at $25.
 Loveman. Joseph & Loeb print a full page of store news. R. l.. Sparkman Furniture company feature a four-piece mahogany bedroom suit at ss9.75.
 Caheen's has a special sale of ladies' smart shoes at sharp reductions.
 Mare Link tells how he can save you $5 to s10 on suit or overcoat
 saks features overcoats for men at $15 s20 and up to $50.
 Porters offer Munsing union suits for men at s2
 Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. announce den- onstration of Leonard "Hi-Oven" ranges to begin next Monday.
 Parker's announce the arrival of fresh shipments of Huyler's. Alligretti's and Chocolate Shop candies
 --------s.-------- VIII Relieve Nervous Depression and Low Spirits The Old Standard general strengthen- ing tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chlll TONIC. arouses the liver drives out Malaria and builds up the system. A sure Appetizer and aid to digestion COG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
RIGHT AMONG THEM

In Camp Greenleaf we have not only about 1000 doctors, who are all of- fieers. but we have 2000 or 5000 en- listed men in the several ambulance companies and field hospitals. We also have what is known as recruit camp devoted entirely to the training of the enlisted men for the use of the med
 ical corps of the army. As you all know, the average army officer has
 no trouble finding wholesome amuse-
 ment and congenial companionship, but
 with the "buck private' 1t is a dig
 ferent matter.
 Now, exactly what does the Y. M. C.
 A. do for the boys in the army?
 Tn the first place, it provides clean
 amusement in the shape of games.
 Next it provides musical entertain- ment, every building being provided
 with piano and a phonograph. There is never any trouble finding someone to play the piano and play it well, too. Every building is also provided with q moving picture projecting ma chine. These movies are shown two or three times a week and the very best pictures are presented. Just such pictures as we pay good money to see at the best theatres at home. The movies seem to be the popular arnuse- ment and never fail to pack the house. The Y. N. c. A. also furnishes very , many conveniences for the men. The paper upon which this letter is written ! is one evidence of the convenience. Ali 1 buildings have phones and the of5l- cials take care of telephone calls. Then l there is mail service furnishing l stamps, etc. In fact, they don't over l look a thing to make the lot of the l soldier easier.
 l In an educational way it also does great good Reading matter of all l kinds on file. Classes in French and English gre organized under the .di rection O. experts and are open to anyone caring to avail himself of the opportunities offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

Dr. A. A. Walker, now lieutenant in the medical reserve corps at Fort Oglethorpe, has written striking let ter to J. Frank Ruslrton in behalf or the Young Mems Christian association work.
 He tells just what this great organ ization is doing for the boys, writing as follows:
 Camp Greenleaf,
 Medical Officers Training Camp
 Fit. Oglethorpe, Ga., Nov. Il, 1917. Mir Frank Rushton, Jr., Birmingham,
 Ala.
 Dear Sir: I have just heard that you are chairman of a committee in BIT mingham charged with the raising or $75,O00 for the army Y. NJ. C. A.
 During my short service with the colors I have been reminded daily or the splendid work this organization is doing for Uncle Sam's boys, and l thought, perhaps, it might be inter esting to give the home folks little first-hand information on the subject.
 Being an officer in the training camp, my experience has been largely
 
 the army Y. M. c. A. Is primarily for the enlisted man. Don't understand, however, that officers are not entirely welcome, and we are benefited in a thousand and one ways. An enlisted man in the army will have recreation, and he usually follows the line of least resistance and seeks his amuseemnt where it can be found with the least inconvenience. The Y. NJ. c. A. brings this recreation right to his door. In deed placing myself in the private s class, I don't see how a boy who has been well raised at home can pass one of these magnificent buildings with out entering. If he does cross the threshold he will certainly find some e. thing doing" and the chances are ten to one that he will remain instead of going on to town, where the chances are that he will get into some mis- chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, November t4.--CSpecialJ The committees which were appoint ed to solicit funds for the army Y. M. c. A. are meeting with much success and reports from several of the com mittees show that about 5000 has been raised today. The Bessemer quota is S25o0, although the committees hope to raise $5O00 before the close of the week. Though the campaign will not close until Monday the chairman is anxious to make his final report be- fore that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
ment as suggested in tht e executive committee.
 EXCELLENT HOST

movement as suggested in the report of the executive committee.
 EXCELLENT HOST
 Rev Jerome o. Williams is proving an excellent host to the Alabama Baptist state convention being held at the First church. Tn every department he was working untiringly to see that every min ister and visitor attending the conven- tion had proper attention. The crowds continued to come Wednesday and it was estimated that near 400 ministers and wis., itors had arrived and were being cared for in the homes of the people of Syla- cauga.
 TUESDAY SESSION
 Shortly after. the election of officers Tuesday afternoon Rev. J. o. Williams appeared on the platform and asked to be allowed to present to the convention small gavel for use of the president that had been carved from the marble quarries near the city. In accepting the gavel for the conven- ton Rev. W. B. Crumpton asked pr. E. h. Bateman to make the speech, which he did in splendid adress. He said the session should be known as the Mar ble" session and the work of the con- vention be founded on as firm founda- tion as the city in which they were now meeting was.
 At the evening session devotional serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

Rev. J. w. Fucker of Roanoke is one of the few city pastors who can mix and mingle successfully with his country brethren, and who is never happier than when holding a meeting out in his coun- ty, He is strong gospel preacher and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

The children of the Independent Order Iof odd Fellows orphanage will give an
 entertainment Friday evening, November 23, at the Bessemer High school audi torium. The proceeds will go to the or phanage. The affair promises to be most interesting and a large crowd is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

There will be a sacred concert and com niunity singing on December at the First Methodist church, the affair to be given by Mrs. c. E. Hollingsworth, who is one of Bessemer's most talented mu- sicians. She will be assisted by hea choir and the school chorus.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-06-29
FAC-SIMILE OF SIGNATURES.

Ey five years. The clerk was Timothy
Matlack, who died at Holmesburg, Pa,
in 1929, when he was ninety-nine years
of age.
Timothy Matlack, writes Gaillard
Hunt, chief Of manuscript division IL
brary, in the Youths Companion. was
a Quaker by birth, but he was an open
advocate of fighting, and in 1776 was
elected captain Of a militia band in
Philadelphia. known as the "Shirt bat
TALON So the Quakers, who were OPP
posed to war, expelled him, and in
1871 he and some others formed the
sect known as Free Quakers." Be
sides being In the Continental congress
he held a number Of important offices
under the government of Pennsylvania
md Philadelphia. His last service
vas as alderman Of Philadelphia from
1913 to 1918.
Was a Great Penman.
To carry out the order Of the con-
yress that the Declaration be pro-
claimed, Thomson needed more than a
score Of copies, for he had to send 1t
to everyone of the states and to the
army. So to ave time he did not at
tempt to have any copies written off
with the pen. but sent the original
traits, which the congress had passed,
to the official printer, John Dunlap.
The following morning the printed
copies We're in Thomson's hands.
1t was from n of those copies that
Philadelphia flrfn heard the Declare
ton read, and 1t was one Of them that
q the official copy, for Thomson
had not copied the Declaration ever
into the journal Of the congress be.
fore he gave it to the printer; but
when he wrote the journal for July 4
he left q blank space for the Declare
ton, and the next day, with two waters
OF red wax, he fastened in the printed
b~roadside. At the time it had been
signed only by John Hancock, as presi-
dent OF congress, and countersigned by
Charles Thomson as secretary.
Wrote Washinoton's Commission.
l have said sometimes an entry was
made in the journal Of the congress by
another hand than ThomsOn'S, writes
Mr.. Hunt. The first Of those occa-
sions was on June II, .1775. when Tim
othy Matlack recorded a resolution to
set aside q day for fasting and prayer
to avert the desolating calamities that
seemed to be impending. Matlack had
been appointed a clerk in Thomson's
office on May Is, and five days later, on
May 20. he wrote ont the most import.
ant document that the congreA: had
issued up to that time-the commission
70 George Washington to be comman-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-06-29
LIGHTS on Life Euoys.

Submarine warfare has resulted in
numerous Improvements in life pre-
servers and life buoys. The passengers
on any ship that alils the Atlantic to-
day are likely to tiNl themselves bob
bling about in the icy waters with no
support but Il cork jacket.
Some time ago a number Of sailors
on a %torpedoed ship saved their lives
at night by signaling to the rescuers
with little eluectric flash lamps. This
principle has now been Incorporated
into the latest life buoy by an atatch-
ment which carries electric flash lamps
as a part Of its equipment. The lamps
burn steadily rs soon as the buoy hits
the water, and serve to indicate the
position Of the person supported to any
boat that may be searching for sur
yiyOrS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-06-29
100000 men AT WAR, SAYS EXPERT

some intimation in Petrograd recently
of the possibility that Japan might be
called upon in some fashion to take q
more active part In the struggle.
The first suggestion of this sort
which came from Russia was In a brief
dispatch saying the government had
categorically denied persistent rumors
that Japan might be employed to bring
pressure against Russia with the pur-
pose of convincing Russia that it would
be highly undesirable for her to re-
pudiate her obligations to her allies.
Such a suggestion of course would be
most unfortunate. and the denial from
PctrOgrad is unquestionubly absolutely
correct, according to the best authori-
ties here.
Worlds Greatest Reserve.
But while the employment of Japa-
nese force as an argument with Rus
STA is quite unthinkable there has been
Il renewal Of the suggestion that
Japan's magnificent army might yet
require to be employed in some way in
the European field. 1t represents the
greatest reserve of completely pre-
pared military force that ever stood
behind an active military campaign in
h world. If there were only means
OF moving it Japan could readily and
quickly put 100000, or If necessary
100000, soldiers into the field.
To move any considerable o
ton of such a force even into the near
est fighting areas by water is a ridicu-
lous impossibility at this time. But
there has been serious discussion, l
am told, at some of the recent confer
ences among allied leaders Of the pos
sibillty of bringing japanese soldiers
to Europe by way of the Transsiberian
railway. Today this would necessitate
an immense expansion Of the carrying
capacity of that route.
A very large part of 1t has now
been double-tracked, and if it shall be
recognized by the end Of this year that
the war is likely to continue several
years the further development of
Transslberian tonnage capacity might
~ wilma - ~ SNAI llSl1SStlI ".
One thing is certain and that is that
on neither side is there at present any
such prejudice as formerly existed
against introducing Asiatics and Afri-
cans upon the European battlefields.
The conception of this war us a wal
Of the whole world has been strength
ened very greatly since the beginning
of the present year. 1t is looked upon
by the western powers as every
bO11y's war, a war in which everybody
has not only an interest but a duty to
perform. That conception has affect
ed the attitude Of remote and detached
peoples to a striking extent. For ex-
ample. among tribes in Africa which
would not he presumed to know any
thing about what is happening in Eu-
rope 1t is said that there Is Il very con
siderable interest and a desire to help
the western nations.