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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Russian Crowns for kaiseI

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening
Amsterdam Holland, April - Berlin
newspapers report that the National
Liberal party leaders have decided tm-
animously to send telegram to En-
peror William recommending that he
accept the crowns Of the former Russian
governments Of Esthonia and Livonia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Ny. Drug Stores Open to Recruits.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New FORK, April - Recruiting sta
toms for the new American merchant
marine will be opened ID 40l drug stores
IN New York state. ID was announced
TO-DAY The pharmacists. VINO volunteered
n a body have been appointed special
recruiting officers Each viii serve as
a dollar var man
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
BOMB FOR LIFE BUILDING.
Magazine Has Been Persistently and
Radically Pro Allies and Bitter Against
Huns

By Associated Press q Every Evening
NeW York. April - 4 bomb contain
Hng FIVE rounds ii dynamite Wa- iooud
today i'll the IoorwaS ii four st5ry
building owned and grouped Is Life
Publishing o.. publishers If Life. HeeNiy
periodical in Wet 3lst street he con-
trivance weighed , pounds and vas b
loot long and haif 2 foot UIde ana was
wrapped in a newspaper
Life has been consistently, persist
entity and radically autI-German, since
the outbreak Of the war. It's cartoons in
particular have been extremely severe and
we're especially directed against the
kalseT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
On Western Tour.

Representing the cduca jonai society
OF the Methodist Episcopal denomination
Rev George C Williams, pastor Of the
smyrna NJ + Church viii leave today
for a tour Of Indiana Illinois, Iowa and
the Dakotas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
HICAGO HOG NIARkEr.

b. Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago. april - Hogs, receipts,
$1,000. slow Bulk. l1.lOaiT6J; gnt,
Il l0aI7.75, mixed, l695al1.10; heayy,
l6 l0al7.35, rough, Ib.l0aI660, pigs,
IL 25alT25
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
BELTTTLES ZEPPELIN FIRE.
Friedrichshafen ConfiaRration Only a
Trifing Blaze, Berlin Now Reports.
By Associated Press 20 Every Evening

ny Associated Presa % Every hyenng
Amsterdam, Holland, Sunday, April
81 "A fire on April rs at Friedrichsbaien
involved AN old Zeppelin hangar and was
quickly subdued, according 70 an official
statement issued IN Berlin. The damage
was slight and work IN the Zeppelin yards
was not hampcred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22

dispatch from Geneva on April ~
reported that enormous loss WINS caused by
a fire on the preceding saturday IN the
Zeppelin works - Manzel, near Friedrich
shafen The plant was destroyed and
vast quantities ol rnw matcual were
burned Two large Ieppclins and 40
airplanca also were lost The nuinlcr 81
victims was SAID 10 be- considerable The
fire burned for more than - hours and
was interpreted by frequent explosions
which could be- heard IN Switzerland
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
wIIsON-sEMPLE .

Mr. and Mrs Ellsworth Wilson of 404
Montgomery street announce the marriage
Of their son, Ellsworth, 10 Miss Violet
Semplc Of Belfast. Ireland a sister Of
Mrs Samuel Met ann Of .j2l Vest Third
street The marriage ceremony took
place on Saturday morning at 10 o clock
al the manSe OF West Church Rev L.
Franklin Smiley, officiating The Young
couple are members Of the church They
have many friends in Wilmington and are
well known Mr. Wilson formerly was
connected with the ST ore Of ticorge Weaver
at Ninth and Adams streets He is now
at the sun shipy ard in Chester. Pa 4
wedding supper was served AT the home of
Mrs Mccain The guests included MIR
and Mrs Ellsworth Wilson Mr. and Mrs
McCann, Mrs McCracken and others.
BADER-CONNELL
Miss Evelyn G. Conncll and Merwin
o. Radcr were married Saturday after
noon at ST Peters parish house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
rooLArE TO CLASSIFY.

A-TOMOBUE-lal Buick tounnS car
good condnion. Cali 232S. A---et
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
WTNTKI-P-St.EHOFFR.

Robert Wintrup and Miss Lillian
Seehofcr OF this city were married at
Elkton, Md on April Is, and are now at
home at 5O7 West Twenty-frst street
The couple spent their honeymoon in
New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
HOLLY'S REMAINS TO BE INFERRED AT OLD
 HOME IN GADSDEN
Treasurer of Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Company Victim of
 Pneumonia

Death claimed one Of Birmingham s most prominent and successful business men yesterday when F. A. Holly suc- cumbed to pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He had been treasurer Of the ,Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company since 1903, when he left the services of the Alabama Great Southern ern railway to go with that company.
 The deceased was a native of GadSden and his remains will be taken to that city for interment after funeral services at Johns chapel this morning at 7:3O O clock. Moving from Gadsden to Geor- gia, he remained in that state until the eighties when he came to Birmingham, later serving as freight agent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and the Southern railway.
 Surviving him are his widow, who was Miss Marian Malone of Savannah Ga. be- fore her marriage: two brothers. w. M Holly of Brunswick, Mss, and Henry Holly of Birmingham; three sisters, Mrs Charles P. Smith of Gadsden, Mrs. Fletcher Midgely of Gadsden, Mrs. Emma Burns of Gadsden: an aunt. Mrs. Martha Pratt of Birmingham, and cousin Mrs R. B. Snnyer of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
CITY ENGINEER IS ORDERED ID INSPECT V|ADUCT AND REPORT
Extended Time Limit for Completion Expired De-
 cember 15-Work to Be Rushed
of Birmfngh Ala. Statement November l, 1918 REEOTtRftRsS

The city commission yesterday passed a resolution instructing the city engineer, Julian Kendrick, to make an investiga- tion and report back to- the commission aupon the time he thinks necessary to complete the Twenty first street viaduct-
 The first contract called for the com pletion of the viaduct on June 15, 1918, but upon the plea of the contractor for more time on account of the shortage of material, due to the war conditions and the government restrictions, the com mission extended the time limit for com pletion to December 15, 1918. This time having expired the, commission desires further information, with view of hav- ing the contractor prosecute the work with all the speed possible in order to get it completed at the earliest possible moment.
 The commission spent most of the day in going over the present privilege license schedule, and debating upon any changes contemplated, in order that the 1919 li- cense scale may be completed by the be- ginning of the new year.
 Other matters before the commission were of a routine nature, and followed the usual procedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
War Saving Pledges Are Being Redeemed in
 Satisfactory Manner

The redemption of War savings pledges is proceeding satisfactorily, is the report at the state headquarters of the rational War Savings committees.
 Crawford Johnson. state director, gave out a letter yesterday after noon from c. + Willoughby. of the faculty of the University of Florida, which is of unusual interest. 1t is as follows:
 "I write for my son in replytto your postal inquiry about fulfilling War Stamp pledges.
 The last act of business transacted by my son, Paul, during an Illness which terminated by death on pecem- Der 2. was to have his nurse write to MT. Oscar Williams at his dictation, sending his check for the last War Savings Stamp he had pledged to bny. He fulfilled his money pledge and also literally gave his life for the service.
 We belong at present in Gainse- ville. Fla, but have many relatives in Rirmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
INVESTORS INQUIRE IF CIVIC BODIES ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
Rush of Inquiries May Re suit in Locating Some Valuable Plants .i in
 Magic City

Since the cessation of war inquiries from prospective investors are being re- ceived in almost every mail by the Chamber of Commerce, the Civic associa- ton and other civic organizations. Tho inquiries want to know what Birming- ham has to oeffer in the way of raw materials for various kinds of manufac- Ethring, railroad facilities. freight rates, trade territory, population of Birming- ham and other towns and cities in her trade territory.
 Some of the letters bear evidence of an intention on the part of the inquiries to ask for bonuses for locating here, while others, and these form no incon- tho impression that the writers will ex- pect no financial help if local conditions are satisfactory in other respects.
 The writers of these letters represent a varied sort of industrial enterprises ranging from iron consuming plants of large investments and pay rolls to smaller concerns employing but few persons.
 Every inquirer is given the fullest pos sible information along the lines sug- gested and those who appear to be bona fde investors seeking advantageous To- cations are encouraged to come to Bir- mingham for a personal inspection.
 The number of inquiries we have re- ceived during the last two weeks" said General Manager P. A. Fenimore of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, have increased more than five fold and as time passes tone of the letters improve. Ous of the whole number received feel quite confident that We will secure at least a few valuable industrial plants early in the new year
 T have been very much pleased dur ing the last few days over the receipt of several letters from men who, I be- lieve, are genuinely interested in Bir- mingham and want to locate here. We will give them every encouragement to come and settle among us.
 AS the readjustment from war time to peace time business progresses and business gets back on to a more stable basis I am confident that Birmingham will take her place in the front rank of progressive American cities and that the year 1919 will bring to her greater indus trial development than she has ever known before.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
NEW YORK M,yHR EAGER ID LtIaA
 0F MISSING SQh
Lieut.. Eugene J. Irish Was With Gadsden ComIaay of 167th at Las
 Reports
WARDE ADDRESS

Mrs M S. Irish, 6 Marvine ave ak, &N. burn. N. r., is very eager to ser any possible information regarding s3S, Lieut.. Eugene J. Irish. CompHay r |1s7th infantry, Forty-second sivisea Company when 1t left Alabama was made up chiefly of Gadsden men. Mrs Irish writes as follows:
 ITO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Could you give a small space in your kpaper to publish request for informa- ton concerning my son, Lieut.. Eugene J. Irish. of Company F. 1S7th infantry. Forty-second division. which was com posed of Alabama National Guard? Ot course, may be mistaken in the local- ity from which the company was re- cruited. but am anxious to reach the people whose sons were connected with this company
 T am informed by the war department that Lieutenant Irish has been missing since September 15 and in the absence O. any information concerning what hap pened on that date or ar to where tMe regiment and company were located have considered 1t possible that some of the men may have written UT him or of their dongs at that time. Perhaps 1t is a forlorn hope-but the smallest details would be most welcome as the present anxiety and suspense are most trying. With five sons in the service nava known many anxious moments. but news of this character has happily been spared me heretofore. If you can grart so great favor ] shall be most grate- full and remain. respectfully yours.
 MRS M. S. IRISH
 76 Marvine avenue, Auburn, N. Y.
 December 13 1s1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18

7ap75 Leon Britain, a former Birming-
 ident of both companies aua wlalY sd not only in ship bLi lane bat is fht industrial develop mem t AiaAan-a her two chief cities. Eiegnu and ''e. When he announced la Aa to build the fabrfcat.ng N .n rgham he stated that ssB thS aifI E est ment would be ar, m &QA1 f . d ultimately be betwee. R04 and slo 0O0,000. The unit now tIft a& WiffA avenue and Thirty-fifth ], eef U vest about $1,000.000, and will be x fQ &4 in operation by February l. ltionai ground upon which to build th> stsA- sions has been secured and it is |. asf-. stood that the construction work on l.sw units will begin just as soon as the pres ent unit Is in operation.
 The dispatch from Mobile Monday night stated that the Mobile Shipbuildng com pany had acquired a 16-acre tract ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
KAUL'S SUGGESTION
 ON TRAIN SERVICE
 BEING WORKED OUT
o. l.. Bum on Committee and Proposed Schedule Changes Ready for Pas
 senger Departmet

Following the suggestion of John l.. IIaul. of the Raul Lumber company. made at the annual luncheon of the food preparedness bureau a few days ago, a committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce and the Civic association. is working on the matter of better passenger train service for Birmingham. MT Raul and o. L. Bum, secretary of the Birmingham Traffic bureau are members of the committee and they have worked out a plan of train schedules which they believe will result in greatly increased trade for them into effect.
 The proposed schedules are ready for presentation to the passenger depart ments of the railroads entering Br- mingham. and as soon as the latter in dicate their willingness to take the matter up the committee will go be- fore the passenger traffic men and show why they should De adopted.
 One of the proposed changes, it is understood would give Birmingham New York fast train by way of the Alabama Great Southern to Chatta- nooga, the Southern Railway from Chattanooga to Bristol, the Norfolk and Western from Bristol to Washing ton, thence to New York by way of the Baltimore and Ohio or the Penn sylvania.
 It is claimed that the time between Birmingham and New York could be considerably shortened as compared with the present Southern railway route by way of Atlanta. In the event this proposed schedule is granted the railway companies will be asked to mako the time of departure from Bir- mingham at an hour that will reduce the daytime travel to the minimum and enable business men to go to New York. transact their business and re- turn home in much less time than is required under the present schedules.
 Better schedules to and from other towns and cities in Alabama also will be urged upon the railroad people. Facts are being gathered that will show where Birmingham is being dis criminated against and losing trade, rightfully hers, to cities in adjoining states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
CIVIC BODIES WILL PUSH AUDIT OR|UM
 SOON
Committees of Chamber of Commerce and Civic Asso- citation Promise Action
 First of Year

Committees representing the Chamber |of Commerce, the Civic association, the Board of Trade and other similar bodies will take up the matter of building an auditorium within the next few days. It had been planned to hold a meeting this week, but on account of the Red Cross membership campaign now in progress 1t was decided to postpone It until next week, or possibly until after the first of the new year.
 While the committee has not yet held a formal meeting plans for the proposed auditorium have been discussed by its members and by others interested in the matter. There is some division of opin- lon as to the plans for the building and the method of building it. Sometime ago the voters of Birmingham at an election. authorized an Issue of $5o0.0oo of bonds out of the proceeds of which combined city hall and auditorium should be built. At that time use of the Roden hotel site and frame work were in contemplation as the basis for the new city hall and auditorium. but since then the steel frame work has been removed and noth- ing remains but the site, so 1t Is prob- able that other plans will now be adopted.
 It has been suggested that the new building, if one Is erected, should be built as monument to the Birmingham and Jefferson county soldiers who fell in France while fighting for the freedom of the world, and that monument be- fitting that cause should be built of last ing material and cost not less than si GOO 600. Included in the building, If this suggestion is adopted. would be an au- ditorium of capacity sufficient to accom- modate large conventions and mass meetings with smaller halls for con certs, operas. civic meetings and similar gatherings.
 When the committee meets these an4 all other suggestions before them will be considered and report recommending that which they believe to be the most feasible, prepared and handed to the bodies appoining them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Automobile School of
 Instruction Interesting

One of the most interesting as well as largely attended sessions of the school of instruction which Is being conducted by the Birmingham Automo- bile club, was that held last night in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. Red Smith, one of the best automobile men in this district, was assisted by W. l.. Albright, a local mechanic. in conducting the class, which was made very Interesting by the questions of the various members
 Short talks were made by the in- structors. after which questions wers answered and the engine of the Hudson car set lp for the class was taken up and the various workings explained in a splendid manner. This school is not only open to the members of the loca, automobile club, but to the public generally. and the attendance is grow ing steadily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Dance Arranged for
 New National Guard

Maj w. L. Baldwin. Capt. R. Kracko- wiser, Capt. Oscar Rhinehart. Battalion Adjutant c. L. Brewer, Sergeants Shack teton, Garrison and Swope have been appointed committee to arrange the entertainment features for a dance to be given by the officers and men of the Birmingham battalion of the new na- tional guard at the Miles academy next Saturday night, beginning at 8:30 o'clock.
 Brig. Gen. Virgil V. Evans will lead the grand march. Mrs. Swope will pre- sent the battalion with flag. with ap- propriate ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
RECORDER s COURT

w. N. Posey. charged with violating the prohibition laws, was fined $55 and sentenced to serve 1S0 days in jail by H. J. King. acting recorder, yesterday afternoon. W. D. Mullin and D. Hunter negro. arrested with Posey. were fined $50 and costs
 Viola Glenn, negro, was fined $50 and costs by Recorder King on d charge of larceny. It is alleged that some marked bills belonging to merchan on Second avenue were found " her possession. groes. were fined $5v each and costs by Recorder King when they were found guilty of assaulting each other with knives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
DAMAGE SUITS

J. M. Stevenson vs. American Expres. company. $1oo0 claimed. It Is alleged that certain parts of machinery consigned tc the plaintiff were placed in the defend ants office at Kellyton, November l, fol delivery and that he has never received same.
 Joe Morgan ys. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, $500O claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 F. H. Patterson vs. G. c. Shaw, 5000 claimed for alleged p.rs0nabin'urie'.
 Edwin I. Simon vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, $350( claimed for alleged damages to plaintiff automobile.
 Charles E. Jones vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. $500f claimed for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Civil Service Examinations
 to Be Held January 4

An examination for duplicating ma chine operator, for both men and women will be held in Birmingham on January 4, according to announcement made by the United States civil service commits sion.
 Vacancies in the bureau of markets, department of agriculture, at $500 a year, will be filled from this examination. Two registers will be established, those who have had at least one months experi- cree in the operating of a mimeograph, multigraph or other duplicating machine, and those who have not had this ex- perience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
GAS FALLS DOWN | 6.S B. T. U. WHEN
 TESTED YESTERDAY

The gas served patrons of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany upon test yesterday showed de- crease of 6S British thermal units be- low the standard set by the commission of the 575 B. T. U.
 This is the first time the gas has fallen below the standard since the city an- nounced it's daily tests and passed laws and put them into operation wherein penalty was established for failure to serve customers with gas of necessary richness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
LIEUT.. w. E. SIMPSON
 KILLED IN ACTION

First Lieut.. William Edward Simpson, Company E, 1slst infantry, was killed in action November 10, according to a let ter received yesterday by his mother, Mrs. M. NJ. Simpson, 1l03 Thirteenth street, north, from Captain Weimer, com mander of the company. He was ac- corded full military honors and tribute was paid to his gallAntry.
 Lieutenant Simpson was B years old and Is survived by his mother and three brothers, Stanley, Morris and George Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Eighty Americans Arrive
 From German Prisons

Washington, December T.-Names of 80 American soldiers who have arrived safe- ly in France from German prison camps were made public tonight by the war department The list includes the fol- lowing enlisted men:
 Ivey D. Miller. Ration, La. Frank M. Jones. Montgomery. Ala; Carl H. Reese, Olinger Va; Harry c. Rowe. Pulaski. Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Riley Acuuitted

City Detective T. A. Riley, who waS arrested few days ago, charged with taking $350 from George M Pagan, whom he arrested, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge Abernethy yester- day and acquitted, the evidence in the eaee failing to substantiate the charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Rubinstein Recital Tonight

Beryl Rubinstein. the famous young piano virtuoso. will give recital at the Majestic theatre tonight at S:l5 o'clock. under the auspices of the Junior Music Study club. The programme will include q prelude and fugue in C sharp minor. by Bach; sonata opus 53, by Beethoven: Chopin group and a miscellaneous group, embracing "Reflectons on the Water" by Debussy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
aturalization Hearing 0 Be Held Here on Dec. 21 by J. E.. Jackson
ming of Armistice Has No Effect on Foreigners-Continue to File
 Citizenship Papers

Naturalization hearings will be held l the United States courtroom in the eral building on December 21, be- ming at g o'clock and J. E. Jack
 of the bureau of labor, will be on < Id on this occasion to issue the nat g .lization papers.
 >v-tng the past week large num- a -eeks and Italians have beon ts uN 'eir first papers, and the
 Hfn e -rmistice has had no
 H M &N ''cation to become
 sl latter part of
 5Hr aa6 tEa Bst November 6gsg lRes sar 5Ae u3e If the ledera. scwef is the q teM &na IElt'en os Gals district acss1ea ver anxious to become e 'sens iH reefar. ence to going bacH to thtts nounlg les to serve in their res SecflVa AF11i as as they believed they wula t er service there. By scenn,aa American citizens they would be s,s en an opportunity to claim exemptio.. where they had dependents. While the number applying daily has de- creased, practically the entire time of one clerk in the office Is required to handle the taking out of naturalization papers.
 Those who have not yet taken out their papers and wish to do so. are re- quested to do so on December Fl. when Mr Jackson will be here to look after this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
PERSONAL

X J. R. Rutherford of Los Angeles, for merly principal of the Pratt City school and cashier of Ressemer bank. spent several days recently with pr. R. F.. Lovelady. He was en route ito France to engage in Y. M. c. A. work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-18
Negro Discharged

Charlie Bruce, a negro. was given a preliminary hearing yesterday afternoon before United States Commissioner Ken meth Charlton, on charge of failing to register on September 12. It was shown that the man was of feeble mind and he was discharged.