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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

well constructed hard surfaced road be- tween lines of beautiful trees. I most heartily commend you for the effort you are making tAS6 iCs
 COUNTY CHAIRMEN NAMED
 The following chairmen for each coun- ty, the majority being probate judges, were named by MT. Wallace Saturday:
 Autauga, J. s. Livingston; Baldwin. James NJ. Voltz; P. T. Roberts, Barbour; E. c. Allredge. Blount; S. F. Rainer. Bullock; H. D. Lampley, Butler; Mrs. Emmett w. Ledbetter. Calhoun; Charles E. Fuller. Chambers; J. I. Savage Cher okee: Guy Higgins, Chiffon; W. H. Lindsey, Choctaw; Coma Garrett, Jr.. Clarke; O. B. Cornelius. Clay: Walter B. Merrell Cleburne; s. W. Rowe, Coffee; N. F. Tompkins, Colbert; s. P. Dunn, Conecuh; Felix l. Smith, Coosa; J. M. Robinson, Covington, John F. Walker, Crenshaw.
 Fred J. Buchanan Cullnian; Watkins Vaughn, Dallas; F. s. Windhan, Dale: James X. Croley DeKalb; L. c. Smith, L. Herzberg, Etowah; Travis Williams, Franklin; w. H. Morris, Geneva; B. B.. Bernes Greene; J. Alexander Smith, Fayette; w. E. Torbett, Hale; H. W. Owens, Henry; S. w. Burkett. Hous- ton; A. H. Moody. Jackson; J. F. Stiles, Jefferson; T. J. Mattox, Lamar; J. F. Koonce Lauderdale: J. c. Kumpe, Law renee; c. P. Butler. Lee; George Ma lone, Limestone; Judge Lee. Lowndes; H B. Abercrombie, Macon; John Jones. Madison; A. l.. Nasty, Marengo; H. ". Bostick, Marion; Gordon Gilbreath, Mar shall; Frank J. Thompson, Mobile.
 M M. Fountain. Monroe: Leon Me- Cord, Montgomery; Lovick P. Troup, Morgan; w. T. Harris, Perry; 5. G. Rob erson, Pickens; John G. Key, Pike; John T. Heflin, Randolph: H. T. Benton, Rus sell; l.. H. Ellis, Shelby; Perkins Mo Clendon, St. Clair; P. B. Jarman, Sum- ter; E. A Hammett, Talladega; w. c. Carlton, Tallapoosa; B. M Foster, Tus- caloosa; E. w. Long. Walker: Frank c. Turner, Washington; P. M Dannely, Wilcox; John c. Curtis, Winston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

ney, filed a complaint against Higgins charging manslaughter in the second degree, and his preliminary hearing was set for January ? before Justice investigation today. Higgins bond was placed at 5000. but he was unable to give that security and was remanded to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
OBITUARY
IN MEMOIR
Of Lieut.. VIII Sprntt. Who Died on the
 Field of Honor October, 1918

Of Lieut.. VIII Spratt. Who Died on the
 Field of Honor October, 1918
 There Is a grave In St. Juvin, near the Argonne forest. where poppies bloom, and small birds sing. There be- meath the glorious vault of heaven, in that sanctified earth, where so many heroes lie. Will Spratt was buried. With eyes of lovabie youth, gentle smile of timidity, and beauty of character which made for him friends. admirers and adorers wherever he went. his life closed just when it seemed to have reached it's spring time he expected to die; he was will
 ing to die. such was his sublime cour- age He went as many others have
 gone
 .Unstumbling. unrelpctant. strong. un-
 knowing. Borne by will not his. that lifts. that grows.
 Sweets out to darkness. triumphing in his goal. out of the fire. out of the little There is an end appointed. Oh. my soul,'
 A letter tells us he fell with his face to the enemy--"proud, clear-eyed and laughing" cheering his men on. Some of us who knew him may live to be old men, but life is not likely 10 give us any richer memory than his will was . prince of q a<felIow. born aristocrat May comfort be carried to those who watched him so intently 1 from afar in the following sentiment so robly expressed: "If death 10 ever glorious 1t is when ! it comes to the soldier fighting for a pure and worthy cause: there Is some thing more than sorrow. there Is even a quiet and rsverent pride in the re- mem brance that the beloved life was given as ransom for many. When one thinks what we are fighting for one can hardly deny to the fallen the supreme honor of the words for 1 Christ's sake And it is not death to fall. but rather. the finding of life moro glorious still Lowell has put.this feeling into very l fine words;
 l T, with uncovered head, Salute the scored dead. Who went and who return not l Say not sc
 iris not the grapes of Canaan that rs.
 But the high faith that fails not D, way
 Virtue treads paths that end not in ths (No bar of eAdless night sxiles tn, brave.
 And, to the saner mind. We rather seem the dead that stayed | behind. ONE WHO KNEW HIM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Montgomery, December 2S--(Special) Alabama will inaugurate an organized movement during January and Febru- ary for the purpose of planting memorial shade trees in honor of the dead sol- diers of the state. The movement will be in charge of committee for each county, the chairman for each commit- tee having been named Saturday by John H. wallace, of the state forestry com mission.
 MT. Wallace named tho chairman for each county, who are expected to select members before the campaign begins. It is the hope of the department to have thousands of these trees planted in con scieuous places along the road side and other public places.
 The various counties have been urged to use native stock in planting trees, such as black walnut, pecan, scalybark, hickory, elm, beech, hackberry linden, sy camore. sweetgum, sugar maple and yellow poplar.
 w S. Keller, state highway engineer, commenting on the plan of honoring the states soldiers who were killed in France, wrote the following to MT Wal lace:
 KELLER MUCH PLEASED
 q have noticed with 8 great deal or pleasure the efforts you are making to encourage the planting of trees along the public highways to commemorate the memory of soldiers and sailors who have given their lives in the world war, as we'll as to preserve and beautify the public roads.
 Looking at the matter from a practi- cal standpoint, l wish to say that trees placed at intervals of from 50 to 100 feet along the right-of-way of the roads is 8 distinct feature in the preservation of such roads. Our hard roads in the south deteriorate more during the dry months of summer and fall than they do at any other period. The trees will preserve the moisture to very great extent and mini mize the travelling of the road surface. No more beautiful sight can be seen than a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
A BUNGALOW AT A
 BARGAIN

Groom furnace heated bungalow, near 18th St; modern in every way; on beautifully situated lot, 50x190; has all modern improve ments, including garage, cement walks, barn and outhouse; at the bargain price of $4000, on terms. We have several splendid lots at bar gain prices, also have fine small farm, two and one-fourth miles from town.
 N. B. PARKER 415 Realty Bldg. Phone 100 Bessemer
 Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
MISSIONARY sOCIETY

The Missionary society of the First Methodist church will hold special meeting in the parlors of the church Mon day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Tho newly elected officers will be installed and harvest day will be celebrated. A liter ary and musical programme has been arranged, and in addition the yearly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

Bessemen Decmeber 2S.-(Speciai) The Red Cross membership drive will be renewed next week and an inten- sive campaign will be conducted for several days. All the downtown terri tory will be reworked, and all the plants and industries in the district will be canvassed, Haffner's Hustlers beginning an active campaign Tuesday morning. The residential section will not be canyassed, but booths will be provided in the business section and everybody is urged to bring dollar and become member of the Red Cross.
 The number of members secured in the district is about 2500. and it Is thought this is only small per cent of the actual membership to be en- rolled, as Woodward and Red Mountain are included in the Bessemer territory. It is requested by the committee that people desiring to become members make an effort to see member or the committee and enroll, so that Bessemer may sustain her reputation of always going "over the top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 61z-J

opening of the mite boxes will take place and those members who have not re- oelved mite boxes will bring an offering. An offering of fruit will also be made by the members, which will be used for distribution among the sick. All mem- bers of the society are urged to be pres ent.
 The marriage of Mrs. Frank Childers and w. c, Emnal was solemnized at the residence of the Rev. l.. Y. Stansell Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the presence of few friends. They left im- mediately for short wedding trip, after which they will be at home in Bessemer.
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 Woodmen of the World. Camp No. 376. Jonesboro. will install the recently elect ed officers at meeting Thursday eve- ming. January 2. Speakers from other lodges will address the members, and a smoker will be enjoyed.
 Mrs. George Melee had q happy fam fly reunion during the holidays, as their two sons, Everett and Forrest, arrived from overseas in time to reach home for Christmas, and wore given warm reception by members of the family.
 Mrs. A. s. Bailey has received n let- ter from her son, Fred l.. Bailey, stating that he is at present stationed in Alsace. and is in good health.
 Lieut.. U. N. James has returned to Camp Funston. after a pleasant visit to relatives in the city.
 Miss Pearl shannon, of Meridian. Miss, is the guest of Mrs. A. $. Bailey.
 Mrs. Kate Jones and daughter Kath- erine spent the week in Birmingham as the guests of Mrs. James Hard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
cHIJRCH SERVICES

Regular services will be conducted at the Presbyterian church morning and evening the Rev. I. F.. Swallow. occu- pying the pulpit. His subject in the morning will be "The New Year. and in the evening. Before Thee. Specia music will be rendered by the choir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
.13H0R BATTLE
 IN 0DE 5SA STREETS
 ENDS WEDNESDAY
French Commander Delivers Ultimatum Demanding Evacuation of the City
 Within Half Hour
By Associated Pres.

Odessa, Thursday, December 19.-The street fighting, last ing 13 hours, which greeted the French entry into the Ukraine, ceased at ) p. m. yesterday when republican officers under a white flag appeared at French headquarters. They said the battle had been begun against the Russian volunteer army, which had declared it. self the enemy of the present republican directorate of the Ukraine, but that the republic ans refused to oppose the SUI perior force of the French.
 General Borins, commanding thu French troops, in reply told the officers the volunteer army was now under French command. He delivered an ultimatum demanding that the repub licans leave the city within half an hour abandoning their arms and the rolling stock on the Kiev railroad. The republican staff withdrew i've miles outside Odessa, leaving considerable { quantities of munitions, several can non and about 500 prisoners, but the majority of the force, numbering about 5000, still under arms. are out side the city.
 USE MODERN WEAPONS
 During yesterdays fighting modern weapons were used by both sides, from < armored cars and machine guns to big < cannon. The principal square, the ! postoffice and railway station show a multitude of scars as result of the conflict. The French acted as reserves, leaving the direct engagements to the volunteers, who suffered about 100 casualties. Only one Frenchman was wounded, but General Borins threat ened to use the French in an attack unless the republicans surrendered i'm mediately.
 The serious lighting began at the moment the schools were dismissing, thus exposing hundreds of children to bullets. Many of the children re- mained in the schoolhouses during the night.
 General Borins today ordered the German troops throughout the Ukraine to assist in the maintenance of order. ] under severe penalties for failure to do X so. It is believed the republicans are < unable to summon an effective military force against the French and that, < therefore, the existence of the direc- torate is insecure. M. Henno, the French diplomatic representative, how ever, admits the gravity of the task x of preserving order throughout the < Ukraine owing to the diverse racial y hatreds. sssssss.asss ax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
MESSENGERS HEROES

The wounded men of Company D, 167th infantry are gradually being brought back to the states, and when the remainder of the company, who are now with the army of occupation, return to their homes there will be a reunion in Bessemer of the men who are members of the company. which will be an occasion of q celebration in the city. Corp. Joe Romano, whose name appeared in the casualty list of Friday. was severely wounded in July, and although he has been in the United States for several weeks, he has not been able to visit his home, being at present at Fort Oglethorpe for treat ment.
 Corp E. IT. Freeman. another member of Company D, who enlisted from Brighton, attracted a great deal of at tention in New York when he arrived and was the most decorated man ar irving from France according to press reports. He was among the mum Der of five men who took the hrst German prisoners. He is at present at Camp Merritt, and will undergo an opera tion soon, according to news re- ceived in the city.
 The office of City Clerk J. M. Scott has been beseiged the past few days by belated taxpayers in order to avoid the penalty which will be attached on Jan uary l.. Mir Scott urges that those who wish to pay their taxes before this date to come to the office during the few remaining days.
 The Hatikwah club twill watch the old year out Tuesday night and an in teresting programme has been ar ranged for the entertainment of the members. A business session will pre- cede the watch ceremonies and refresh ments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

The Rev. l.. F. Stanseil will fill the pulpit at the First Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
OBITUARY


 Dave Humphrey, aged 4l years, died at his residence, 430 Fourth avenue Saturday morning following short ill- ness He was a car inspector for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Flu neral services will be held from the residence Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and burial will follow at Cedar Hlli cemetery. He is survived by his widow. Mrs Annie Lane. aged 27 years. died at a Birmingham infirmary Saturday afternoon of pneumonia. Funeral serv- ices wiM be conducted from the resi- dence, 6l0 Twenty-ffth street, south. at ? o'clock, the Rev. J, A. Bryan of ficiating. Interment will take place at Elmwood. She is survived by her hus- band. Edgar F. Lane.
 William Perry Lee Allen. aged 56 years, died at his late residence, 1404 Fourth avenue. Saturday afternoon of influenza. Funeral services will be held from the residence Sunday after noon at 2:30 o'clock, and burial will follow at Brighton cemetery. He is survived by his widow <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29
Organized MoUenent For Memorial Tree Planting
 Soon to Be Inaugurated

we'll constructed hard surfaced road be- tween lines of beautiful trees. I most
 heartily commend you for the effort you are making tAS8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-29

ONE WHO KNEW HIM.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04
Juarez Political
Parties Parade and
Hold Demonstrations

The Greens" and the Reds two
OF the principal political organizations
IN Juarez, had parades and enrhusi-
astic patriotic demonstrations there
sunday The Reds have been Joined
By the Blues" and are promoting the
interests Of J. T. Romero, candidate
Tor mayor, in the election TO be held
November 10. Their rally was held
in Constitution plaza. where Diez
Martinez made 4 stirring speech. de-
claring that Romero was the man for
the poor people OF the city
At the same time, the Greens"
formed a parade that moved through
the streets OF the city, passing the
congregation OF the Reds" Manuel
Prieto is the candidate for mayor sup
ported by the Greens. In Juarez
avenue. Antonio Escudero and Con
zalez Menendez made speeches favor
ing Prieto.
La Yerdad.- a daily paper pub
lshed by Felipe Diez Martinez in
Juarez. appeared Sunday. This paper
viii support the ticket that the
Reds" have nominated for Juarez
officials. It is headed BY Prof. j..
Trinidad Romero, candidate for MAYOR
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04
Southern acific Asks
$4,000, 900 Damages of
Mexico, 1t Is Reported

The Southern Pacific Railway CON-
pany has presented to the Mexican
government a S12,00O.0o0 claim for
damages, on account Of the destruc-
ton OF tracks and rolling stock since
president Diaz was depdsed, news
here said.
It is reported that Col Epes Ran
dolph. OF Tucson. Ariz.. president OF
the Southern Pacific in Mexico. and
julius kruttschnitt, president OF the
southern Pacific, presented this claim
10 the Carranza government, and that
II Is now being considered by a special
commission.
1t is said that the Mexican commits
sion holds that the Mexican govern
ment is responsible only for the dam
ages caused by the operations Of Car
rama forces and that the destruction
wrought by rebels and bandits are
not chargeable TO the country.
T. H. Hartman secured a conces-
sion from president Diaz TO extend
the line 70 Mexico City and this has
been recognized as valid BY the Next
can government The Southern Pa
eific owns 1000 miles Of road in Mex
lcos which was constructed BIZ Ran
doiph and William Hood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04

their friends was very welcome. There
IS much pleasant rivalry between
the teams and the enthusiasm of the
visitors who were lined up on either
one or the other sides evoked much
merriment
One car Of friends motoring out
contained Miss Esther Levy. Miss
Olive Branch. Miss Edith Levy and
Miss Mary Warrington. They were
Joined at the post by Lieut.. Irving
Harrison. Lieut. Jess c. Boyken and
Lieut., Howard p. Book.
There were any number OF horse
back riders who cantered along the
beautiful stretches of road in both the
lower and upper valleys Among the
number was a congenial party which
included Miss Frances Woodland, Miss
Eva Stephenson, Lieut. William
Surles and Lieut.. y. H Kirkpatrick.
The cars bound toward Ell Paso in
the late afternoon were filled with
mistletoe. branches OF crimson and
gold vines and leaves and masses Of
vari colored chrysanthemums and as
ters, brought from the store of lavish
Towering beauty in the valley
When the sun had sunk behind the
mountains in a great molten glory of
gold, the stars came out one by one.
the mountains were changed into
black shadows, forming a velvety
background for the lights of the city
which looked for all the world to- the
motorists approaching like a circle of
diamonds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04
To CABLE
CITY GOES OVER
Stiles Hopes to Tell Per
shing of War Work Cam
paign Success Here.

V.R. stiles, chairman Of the FL Paso
united war work committee. was plan
ming TO cable Gen J. J. Pershing next
Monday night the good news that e.
Paso went over the top in campaign
by voluntary subscription 1T is my
desire" said Mr.. stiles, ito cable Gen
Fershing next Monday night without
fail that the FL Paso people. through
their loyalty and patriotism. came
forward voluntarily with contriou-
tons to the war work fund and that
the FL PasO quota was oYersubscribed
without solicitation
Would Cause Pride.
at viii be with great pride that
this message viii be sent to Cen
Pershing and Il will be great encour-
agement to our boys to know that
the FL PasO citizens do not have to be
called upon or solicited for funds that
are so necessary for their welfare. Fl
PasO can do this if everybody makes
Il a point 10 90 to Liberty statue
their voluntary subscription there at
that time. Whether or not I can send
this message to Gen Pershing depends
strictly upon the way the FL Pasoans
subscribe"
Seven Separate Bodies.
Myrtle COblentz, the campaign man
ager. said that this compaign en-
bodies seven separate and distinct or
CARNATIONS. and in figuring contri-
buttons those who anticipate making
voluntary subscriptions next Satur-
day or Monday should remember that
they are donating 10 seven organiza-
tons and not one II seven cam
paigns were held FL Pasoans would
no doubt contribute literally TO each
one, he said, and those who viii con-
tribute to this campaign should by
all means figure the amount they
would contribute to each one OF these
organizations. These donations should
be made voluntary either Saturday or
Monday at Liberty statue so that Mr.
stiles VIII be in position to send the
cable he has in mind to Gen. PershinE.
It was urged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04
WANTS CITY To
MAKE ASHOWING
Contributions Still Invited
For Caring For Father
less in France.

I have high hopes that FL Paso
will make better showing in caring
for the fatherless children Of France
than any city in the country three
times its size. It IS with gratifica-
ton say that 500 Of these bereaved
children have already been adopted
by residents Of FL Paso; and the diff
ferent godparents are receiving let
tiers OF gratitude from the mothers
and other relatives"
This was the statement OF Myrtle
Coblentz, chairman OF the FL Paso
relief committee for the fatherless
children OF France. who stated also
that he regretted not being able. be-
cause Of the pressing demands Of
other war work activities. TO give as
much time 10 this relief work as he
should like. For nothing is more
lifting at this especial time" con-
unued Mr.. Coblentz, than to help
those poor war stricken people Of
europe VINO can not help themselves.
Contributions are being received
steadily; and I'm sure that FL Paso's
generosity viii find a lasting impress
sion IN the heart Of many a French
war orphan"
French Letters Translated.
All godparents in receipt OF let
tiers from their French war ornhans
which they would like translated
INTO English. are requested to bring
or mail them to the office of the
tatherless children OF France, on the
front mezzanine floor of the White
House. where a written translation
VIII be made and returned to them
with the original letter at the earliest
possible moment The committee re-
quests that all letters, photographs
or other data suitable for publica-
ton be submitted TO headquarters at
the White House
As some confusion seems to ex-
list, we wish TO announce that we do
not send out bills. but that payments
should be made monthly, semiannually
or annually, according to the agree
ment OF the individual pledge" said
Mr. CoblentZ- Upon recent Of a
signed pledge, whereupon the under
signed agrees to adopt one or more
orphans for one year or longer, and
when the first payment thereon is
made, We give a receipt for the pledge
and the first payment ANY further
receipts are unnecessary. except in
cases of cash payments. as most pay
ments are made monthly and by
check
Those adopting orphans must not
be discouraged at the delay in hear
ing from their little charges as a pc
Rod OF from four to six months IS re-
CURED TO establish direct communica-
ton"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-04
about Ell Pusoons.

Mrs. Eva Webb and little daughter.
Wanda, were the guests Of friends in
Ysleta on Sunday
Miss Lucille Ayers went to the home
of Miss Eva Downs. in the upper val
ley. for the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stringer. 401 Montana
street, are the parents Of a baby son.
who arrived Monday morning.
The children OF Mr.. and Mrs. D. c
Brock, Of sol North Ochoa street. are
convalescent from attacks of Span
ISL influenza.
A cablegram has been sent to Lieut.
W D. Small with the American Expe-
dictionary forces in France announc-
ing the birth OF son TO his wife Sun
day afternoon at Rolston hospital.
Mrs. Alice Kraft has Just received
a letter from Miss Peggy Hull stating
that she is sailing for Siberia Miss
Hull is going as q newspaper cores
pondent and will have headquarters
with the American expeditionary
forces,