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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
YOUNG PEOPLES CONFERENCE CONFINES ON NOVEMBER 23

report (b) treasurers 8 report; BIO, solo. Mrs. Claude Orear; 3:15, address. Mrs. R. A. Waite; 4, open discussion.
 Saturday morning, 1015 o'clock, First Baptist church: The women are invited to the Saturday morning session of the girls conference, and are requested to sit in the balcony. They are also well come "On the War Path" It will take both ticket and badge for admission. Address, "The Purpose of It AL" Miss Freda Bose Address, Mrs. Brymer.
 Saturday afternoon. l o'clock, Young Womens Christian association lunch- con. Woman's advisory council will be the reception committee in the lobby. Toastmaster, Miss Mary Malone, Ala Canada" Toasts: Our Allies" Sol diers,' Sailors "Aviators, songs and yells.
 Sunday fternoon, Fifth Avenue Pres byteriaii For mothers and teach CTS of sn-24 nnal service, Miss Rose Strickland: 3:1o, s~a Mrs. Clarence Hooper; 3:30, address, Dangers to Girl Life" Mrs. J. H. Mccoy; AIS, soft music
 Sunday afternoon, First Methodist church, 4:30 o'clock: This meeting is for the boys, girls, young men, young la dies, men and women teachers of boys and girls. The bottom floor will be re- served for them. The gallery will be open for the public. such as superinten- dents. ministers, fathers and mothers and all those interested; 4:45. address by R. A. Waite; 5:15, installation of coun- cils; 5:3o farewell service, R. A. Waite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

The young peoples conference will con- vene Friday afternoon. November 23, at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. at which time delegates will present their registration cards for vaHdation and receive their badges for admittance to the Saturday sessions. Seventeen districts will be represented at this meeting and indications are that there will be at least 150O delegates.
 The boys council will be held Friday night at the city council chamber, and district council members will hold their annual business meeting at the First Baptist church.
 The mems conference will hold one separate meeting on Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, all other sessions being held with the boys council.
 An open meeting of the girls, boys women and men will be held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 The following programme will be pre- scented:
 Teachers of girls of ages 13 to 23, in elusive. held at the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church, November 23, 24 and 25:
 Friday afternoon: Only those delegates who present their registration cards for valldation and receive badges at this session will be admitted to Saturday meetings. 2:30. devotional, Mrs Hugh F. Latimer; 2:45, business, (a) presidents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
H. R. ELLIS OF SELMA HEAD OF ALABAMA SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
o. L. Bum, Member of Statistical Bureau of Organization, Re- Elected
 at Montgomery

Plans were perfected for the complete organization of the Alabama Shippers association yesterday and officers were elected as follows: H. R. Ellis of Selma, pr resident; Ralph Quisenberry, vice pres ident, and Morgan Richards. secretary and treasurer.
 A statistical bureau was created with M M. Caskie, secretary of the traffic bureau of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, as chairman; R. G. Cobb traffic manager of the Chamber of Com merce of Mobile, o. l.. Bum, traffic manager of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Morgan Richards, traffic manager of the Selma Chamber of Commerce, J. H. Aldrich, of the South efn Syrup company, and H. E. Snow. manager of the Union Stock yards at Montgomery. This committee will se- cure data on statistics and legal mate rial with which to fight. against the rail- roads of the state on the proposed gen. eral increase in freight rates. A lawyer will be retained to handle the interests of the association.
 The board of directors, which is made mp of two members from each congress sional district. will also be the finance committee to raise funds for this work The publicity committee is made up of President Ellis, Morgan Richards and M. NJ. Caskie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
MELVIN TROTTER AND . QUARTET AT FIRST
 METHODIST TODA Y
Dr. Stuart Secures Famous Speaker Who Has Been Doing Work
 Among Soldiers

Melvin E. Trotter of Grand Rap ids, Mich, who is spoken of as being most entertaining speaker, has been persuaded. through the efforts of pr. George R. Stuart. of the First Meth . odist church. to come to Birmingham with his famous quartet today
 MT. Trotter will speak at both the morning and evening sermons. and will be assisted by his male quartet. who will sing a number of selections. Dr. Stuart and MT. Trotter are friends of long standing and it is through the formers efforts and this bond of friendship that Birmingham will be 'given this opportunity to hear this famous speaker and his wonderful quartet.
 Attractive evenings in camp have been given to the boys who are in cantonments by MT Trotter and the quartet. he having visited the prin- cipal camps recently and it was while pr. Stuart was in Chattanooga a few days ago he heard the talk made tho boys at Chickamauga hy Mr. Trottcr and he was able to arrange for the services which will be conducted here today.
 An unusually large attendance is anticipated and those who desire seats should be on time. The morning serv- ice is at II o'clock and the evening hour Is 7:4S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
ANNUAL MEMORIAL
 OF CAMP WILCOX

On Friday November 23 in the Starr Piano company hall. 1920 Third avenue, Camp Wilcox, 17s2, United Confederate Veterans, will hold their annual me- morial meeting. and all Confederate Vet erans are invited to attend, if possible, in full uniform. The Sons and Daugh- and participate
 There will be two short addresses made, one by Dr. Albert Sidney John- son and one by Capt. John G. Smith Miss Elin Turrentine. by request, will sing .The Holy City, and Face to Face" Miss Irene Jenkins will sing "On. Dry Those Tears"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
INVITATIONS ISSUED
 TO DAWSON LUNCH
Chamber of Commerce Entertains Chairman of American Red Cross
 and Staff Wednesday

The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. has issued invitations to the luncheon to be given Wednesday at l o'clock ar the Tutwiler hotel in honor of Henry r. Davison, chairman Red Cross war council, Harvey D. Gibson. general manager or Red Cross, Ivy Lee, assist ant to the chairman of war council. and Rev, Robert Davis who will be in this city to attend the Alabama state con- Vention of the American Red Cross
 The luncheon is open to the public and reservation can be made through Blanks Everett, general manager of the Chamber CT Commerce Music will be furnished for the occasion and the women of Bir mingham are especially invited to be present. Reservation should be made at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
333 Bal.s Ginned
 In Jefferson County
 Prior to Nov. 1, 1917.

There wei only 33S bales of cot ton ginned in Jefferson county prior to November 1, 1917, according to the report of Special Agent William l.. Martin, as compared with the same time of 1916, when 145S bales were ginned. The 1917 record is based on counting round as half-bales and shows either decrease in the rafr- ing of cotton during this year or delay with the farmer in having his crop ginned.
 The raising of diversified crops in this county is responsible to a great extent for the decrease in the cotton crop, but it is expected that the 1916 crop will be unusually large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

Home has issued its annual Thanks giving appeal under the title, What Shall We Do for the Mercy Home Thanksgiving" It reads as follows :, When so much money is needed for the children of France and Belgium and America-when our hands are so busy with work for our own beloved away from home--when our hearts ache for the suffering everywhere and we struggle with the sorrow of all of it day and night-when we are giv- ing and doing for all of these, and long to do more-we may not-we can not forget our own. We must appeal to you IS in other years for your own Mercy Home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

women, young girls, crippled men, negro men, negro women, all gave from their little with cheerfulness. Even the children dropped the pen. nies they had saved for sweets into the boxes. This campaign has brought the people of Birmingham closer together than ever before. It has fused them as nothing else could have done. This is our re- ward for unselfsh endeavor, in- spired by duty and love. And it Is great.
 The management of the cam- paign was clever. The idea of put ting it on military basis was novel and appealed to the imagina- tions not only of the workers them selves, but of the public also. The selection of Frank Rushton as field marshall was happy. In ad dition to marked ability as an ex- ecutive and organizer and wonder full boise as a presiding officer he has the rare gift of inspiring men with fealty and enthusiasm. One cannot slack" under the Rushton banner. ,
 The zeal of the rank and file of the various armies" never Jagged. In most campaigns there comes a time when the strain tells. In this, each day saw the flame of enthu- siasm rise higher
 The rivalry between the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, known respectively as the French" and British" ar mics, was not the least interesting of the many features of the campaign In these two organiza tions both full Df t1,A f;,r1 ,,;+ |. has a wealth of power.
 No one who attended the luncheons can forget the good will and com radeship which they felt there. That is why the gatherings grew from day to. day. The speeches cleared the spiritual vision and widened the mental horizon. All who heard them are better citizens, better patriots.
 Now, Mir. City Editor, having prov ed that history was made here last week, just let me say.a "Oh, you Birninohar rni''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
PCE:TS' AMBULANCE SOUGHT FOR ITALY Sum of $2OOO Will Provide One and Keep It in Serv-
 ice for Year

An interesting movement which is now brought to the attention of the people in Birmingham is that of the "American Poets Ambulances in Italy.
 Robert Underwood Johnson, permanent secretary of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and chairman of the new movement, has commissioned Mrs. J. E. Fries to appeal to the people of Bir- mingham and of the south for subscrip- tions.
 The object of this movement is to raise at the earliest possible moment from any source $20O,O00 to purchase by cable and present to Italy 100 ambulances now m Milan, urgently needed on the Italian front the offer of all these cars that can be bought having been officially accept ed by the Italian government. One hum dred thousand dollars has already been donated in the space of a few weks and thus 50 ambulances have already been put in service. Fifty more must be pro- vided during the present month.
 The cost of an ambulance and upkeep for one year is 5000; each car is given in honor of an American poet. In order to have southern poet represented it will be necessary to raise 5000. Mrs. Fries hopes to raise this sum in the city of Birmingham and that everyone who hears of this appeal, either through the newspapers or personally, will respond.
 At the meeting of the Cadmean circle Friday afternoon Mrs. Fries was invited to present the details of this movement, and to appeal for funds, and was met with immediate and hearty response The circle voted a donation of $25 at once, %tnd many helpful suggestions were made Zfor obtaining additional funds. hoped that every literary society will follow this lead.
 Many well known people of Birmingham have shown their interest in this move ment by personal donations, among whom are: Mrs. Oscar Underwood, Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs L. T. Beecher, H. c. Ryding, Willard Wilson, Edwin Ball, C. J. I3err, A. w. Carey, l.. T. Beecher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

When the business men of Birming ham rose to their feet in the ballroom of the, Tutwiler and pledged Field Marshal Frank Rushton to maintain the splendid organization working under him intact for future calls to service as long as the war lasts, they presented to the federal government civilian army composed of able and experienced men in all lines of activ- ity. Men trained to plan and act sys- dramatically and efficiently. There are fine organizations in every city sup porting the government, and the agen- cies working with it, but these are restricted in their scope of operations. Birmingham made history by massing fher business men into one body. obedient morally. if not physically, to military discipline. I predict that the Birmingham idea will be adopted gem erally. We have done something new and something unusually good.
 The campaign developed another fact of current historical importance at least, and one that places our city high in the estimation of the country. It is the fine loyalty of our working men. A large proportion of the sub scriptions to the fund come from the mills and workshops and came with a heartiness which was as inspiring as the donations themselves. Our workingmen have said to the world in the most convincing of all ways, by money earned in the sweat of their faces. We are for the flag and every thing it stands for"
 There was some new history also in the universality of the sub scriptions. Corporations and wealthy men gave literally, as was expected. Citizens of moderate means were proportionately giv- CTS. But there are here, as in all large cities, those who cannot give dollar, or even dime, without having to deprive themselves of something. The contributions from such sources were amazingly nu- merous. Aged women, working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
NO LODGING HERE

The following from one of the lead ing New York financial Journals will be read with interest in Birmingham The Editor, the Wall Street Journal:
 Please see yours of October 27. headed, Solid South Dodges on Lib erty Loan and Income Tax and De- nounces Wall Street."
 The city of Birmingham is in the heart of the solid south." and proud of it. The allotment for Birmingham. as I understand it, for the second llb- erty loan subscription. was $4,5o0, 900. but its good citizens subscribed sS.- 500,6o0. almost double it's allotment. and we considered it privilege to do so. Not much "dodging' about this. J, HERMAN JACKSON, Vice President American Trust and
 Savings Bank.
 Birmingham, Ala, November 5, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
SENATOR 0. w. UNDERWOOD TO INTRODUCE CONGRESSWOMAN

Senator Oscar W. Underwood will in- troduce Miss Jeanette Rankin Monday night. when she appears in the Lyceum course at the high school.
 Miss Rankin has spent several years in New York, going there to study in the School of Philanthropy. She was a work CT for the New York state women's suf- frage party in it's early days, when Mrs. Catt first conceived the idea of organ izing the women by assembly districts
 In those days the first congresswoman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
SHELDON HAS A "BIG
 MESSAGE" FOR "BIG MEN" TUESDAY NIGHT
International Business Expert to Ad- dress Chamber of Commerce
 Membership

One of the most interesting events of the week will be the address delivered by A. F. Sheldon, international business expert, on the science of business and underlying principles of human activ- ities, Illustrating how certain definite principles, which by natural law always bring success in business. at the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evenlng at S:30 o'clock
 Dr. Sheldon appeared in this city re- gently and the business men who heard him were so impressed with his address that they invited him back to Birming- ham so that every business man might have an opportunity of hearing him. Everybody is invited to attend this meet ing as Dr. Sheldon has a big message for big men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
Wrinkles Disappear
 "As If By Magic

"ln the removal of wrinkles I have discarded cosmetics entirelv,s writes Mime. Corsan, the celebrated beauty ex- pert. The results they produce are de- ceptive and never permanent Massag- ing is only partially successful and Is too slow a method.
 I've never seen anything work such wonders as a simple. harmless solution any woman can prepare and use at home without the least trouble half pint of witch hazel and an ounce of good powdered saxclite are all you'll need. Mix the two and apply this re- freshihg solution to your face daily The effect is marvelous---instant taneous Tho skin becomes firmer. tighter'--every and sag is affected. You feel so refreshed after using the wash; you look refreshed too; soon you will look ten years younger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

MT. Davison will be accompanied by other prominent workers for the cause.
 Ivy F. Lee, another we'll known New York man, who is assistant to Chairman Davison in the Red Cross work, will be with his chief, and an other guest during the day will be Henry J. Allen, editor of the Wichita. Kan, Gazette.
 Robert Jemison, Jr, head of the To- cal Red Cross chapter, received a mes sage from MT, Lee yesterday announc- ing the time of the arrival of the dis tinguished party and immediately an nounced the plans for entertainment while they are in the city.
 MT. Davison in the morning will speak to, the students at the high school in the auditorium of that burld- ing. At noon luncheon will be ar ranged for the visitors. This luncheon will be a'"Dutch a treat" affair. plates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
RED CROSS VISITORS TO BE ENTERTAINED
 AT TUTWILER TUESDAY

An entertainment will be given Mon day evening at the 1utwiler hotel in honor of the visiting delegates to the Red sion here at that time.
 Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher who needs no introduction to the public of Birmingham, will give reading While Hugo Ok, the famous violinist. will render several se- lections.s Owen Gillespie will sing sev- eral numbers and will be accompanied by Mrs. Robert Newman. All Red Cross, members, visitors and their friends are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

l, 30 of Alabama's 67 counties will again open their con1,ssercial doors to the world.
 pr. R. E. Jackson. inspector in charge or the eradication work. in his report for October. shows that onlv..51y head of cattle in the eleven counties immune from quarantine December I were tick infested while, eS0.134 head were Inspected and dipped. This dec.s- ion to remove the quarantine places 61 per cent of the Alabama territory again on the cattle market, and 1t is thought it will to greater or less extent sup ply part of the deficiency noted at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
REMEMBER MERCY HOME
 IN MIDST OF WAR APPEALS

Thanksgiving Day has long been the Mercy Home day for contributions. The city and county make no appro priation. We are depending on- volun- tary personal contributions to make up our modest budget of $sO00. For 24 years the home has cared for the dependent children. During that time not child has been sent to the county 
 The home is, full of children. We must take care of them. Let us help everybody and never neglect our own for any. Though the need is eyer greater. though the cost is more and more. The responsibility is ours. and we must not fail.
 "The Board of Managers of the Mercy Home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
Marriage License

The clerk of the probate court yes terday issued the following marriage li- censes:
 Lewis H. Arnett of Macon, Ga, to Miss Maggie Watt Hill.
 R. c. Applewhite of Birmingham to Miss Francis Alexander
 Marion Creig of Republic to Miss Genell Byram
 Obie Moncrief of Chalkville to Miss Ada Clement.
 Wylie Alverson of Birmingham to Miss Mamie Moncrief
 c. w Hinton of Jetr to Mrs. Roamie Wilkerson
 Adolph Uhm of Birmingham to Miss Nola Belle Patton.
 John Davis Of Cardiff to Miss Rosa Pickles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

will be s1 and MT. Jemison asks all those wishing to attend to make reser- vations to do so through Blanks Ev- erett, general manager of the Cham Der of Commerce. All those interested in the cause are invited to attend the luncheon and the reservations will be made up to the limit of the capacity of the Tutwiler to accommodate them.
 Tn the afternoon MT. Davison and the visitors will have a conference at the Tutwiler with the workers in the local Red Cross chapter. This con- ference is scheduled for o'clock.
 Wednesday night big public mass meeting will be held, probably at the Jefferson theatre. At this time MT. Davison will make a formal address, as will MT Lee, and MT. Allen of Wichita will also speak.
 MT. Jemison and the other workers for the Red Cross here plan to show the prominent visitors special honor not only because of their personal dis tinction but because of the cause they represent which is now so close to the hearts of everyone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18

lived at home for working girls The most exclusive suite in the house rented for s7 week, including three meals and transportation in bus through the East Side slums to the elevated. Recollection of the economies Miss Rankin was forced to practice in those days amused the New York suffragsts when somebody looked in the almanac and found out that United States representatives in Congress receive salary of $75O0 a year.
 Jeanetee won't have to live in a girls hotel any more" they laughed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
w. J. Abele, Superintendent of Excavation Crew at Westfield, Turns in $500
 Cash Donations ENSLEY TOTAL WILL REACH $15,000, BELIEF Follow-Up Day Is Planned for Tomorrow and Lunch con Will Be Big Rally
 for All "" Workers

w. J. Abele, experimenting the ex- cavation work at Westfeld, the new T. c. I. works near Fairfield, walked into Y. M. c. A. campaign headquar- ters last night and handed Field Mar shal Rushton $300 in cash collected from his men. MT. Abele's act was voluntary and elicited the praise of all divisions of the army forces, and he and his loyal men were highly complimented by Marshal Rushton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
August Rodin, Famous
 French Sculptor, Is Dead

Paris, November 17.-August Rodin the famous sculptor, is dead
 M Rodin died in his villa at Meudon, in the outskirts of Paris after an ill., ness of few days.
 Had he lived M. Rodin would have been elected member of the Academy of Fine Arts by almost unanimous vote a week from today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
'TICK-FREE DAY" WILL FIND ALABAMA TO BE 61 PER CENT TICKLESS
Thirty-Nine of Sixty -N;ra Alabama Counties Will Be Able to Market
 Cattle on December I

The cattle tick quarantine will be lifted from H. counties in Alabama and the whole of the state of Mississippi on December l.. This day will be known ns Tick Free Day." and will be celebrated as such throughout the ehtire soutn The quarantine will, after that date, be in force in only 2S counties in this state.
 Jefferson county was released from the quarantine sometime ago, and with the additional countries which will De free to sell their cattle after December