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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
.METHODISTSD|SCUSS
 NEW DESTROYING. PLAN OF CHURCH.
Rev. James Cannon, IT,, Is Named Bishop in Place of
 Rev. F. N. Parker, Who Declined

Atlanta, May 16.-Division of the church into episcopal districts and adoption of the majority report of the committee
 on church relations which called for a
 continuation of negotiations for the
 union of the nothern and southern
 branches of American Methodism were
 the outstanding features of today,s meet ing of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south, in ses- sion here. Although the time set for ad-
 journment has been fixed for next Mon day it was believed tonight the confer-
 ence may complete it's work by Saturday night.
 The Rev. James Cannon, Jr., of Black stone, Va, was chosen a bishop at the morning session to serve in the place of the Rev F. N. Parker who declined the office on the grounds that after prayer Ihe felt he was not qualified to fill the position" and that he was in bad health.
 Immediately following Dr. Parker's de- clination of the office the following reso- lutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this body having re- gretfully heard pr. Parker's statement, We do make record in the journal of his declination of the office of bishop, fully appreciating the purity of his motives and the unmixed devotion to the church that have influenced him in making his decision. {"
 Debate on the report of the committee
 on episcopacy requesting division of the church into espiscopal districts consumed virtually all of the session this afternoon.
 rfGfr, all Nf Inc
 annual conferences and mission confer
 ences, were named. Bishops were re- quested to reside in these districts and to fix their residences in the principal cities of their territory. A number of ad- dresses were made against the proposed legislation on the ground that it was not for the best interest of the church. On
 the other hand it was argued that the present plan of episcopal supervision was
 not satisfactory. The conference voted however, 1855 to A in favor of the com mitee report.
 Considerable discussion preceded adop- tion of the majority report of the commit tee on church relations. Briefly it's adoption leaves the status of the negro question in the same position in which it was left at the Oklahoma general con- ference four years ago. Hearty cheering greeted the announcement that negotia- tions with the northern branch of the church will not be discontinued until aft CT the general conference two years
 hence.
 A minority report of the committee
 on publishing interests was adopted, Hereafter the election of the publishing agents will be taken out of the hands of the general conference and delegated to the book committee. This committee also will name the salaries of the sev- eral secretaries of the church boards.
 At the afternoon session the girl pages were presented with gifts by the confer ence in appreciation of their services Just before adjournment a telegram of greeting was ordered sent to the south ern assembly now in session at Durant, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
WALTER HARDLEY LOSES APPEAL IN
 SUPREME COURT

Montgomery. May 6.-(Special)-Wai- ter Hardey, convicted of the murder of James c. Jores in the latter's store at Hanceville August g, must die on the gallows in the Cullman county jail June 2S, unless Governor Henderson Inter feres The supreme court Thursday ruled that Hardiey had been given a fair trial in the Cullman circuit court and that he suffer the death penalty.
 Hardley was convicted on evidence that he went to Jones store for the purpose of robbery and shot Jones when he inter fered with Hardleys plans. Hardley contended that he went to the store 10 maHe a purchase and that Jones began firing. forcing Hardley to shoot him in self-defense.
 Hardley sought a change of venue on the ground that he could not obtain a fair trial in Cullman county, but the su- preme court held that the trial cour- properly overruled this application.
 The life sentence eimposed on Rich Patterson for the murder of Milie Shor- ter in Barbour county was sustained,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Pretty Baby, one of the biggest and most costly musical comedies on the vaudeville stage, delighted capacitl audi ences at the Lyric Thursday evening. The production is presented on lavish scale and expense has not been spared in dominating the offering with lavish and gorgeous costumes It offers bewi1der- ing array of lively entertainment pleas- ing musical travesty and scores of dance revelries. It abounds in high-class en- tertainment from beginning to enc and is one of the best offerinsa of the kind re- gently seen in Birmingham. Jean Tvnes and Elmer Coudy are the entertainers-ip- chief and are capable and clever They are supported by a bevy of pretty girls. lavishly gowned and possessing excellent voices. Miss Tynes is an excellent sfngar and has an attractive personality. Coudy is the chief funmaker of the company and he immediately won his way to fa- voritism with the audience. He is a funny comedian and is the hit of the act There are many pleasing song numbers. but "Emelina.' slung by Miss Tynes eN--NN ance Another attractive song number was rendered by clever quartet possessing excellent voices.
 While this production is pretentious t is by no means the only entertainment offered at the Lyric. Britt Wood is on the programme and to those who know Britt Wood this means laughs and con- edy. Wood is one of the greatest youth ful entertainers on the stage. He plays the harmonica and banjo sings few songs and dances a few steps. And all the While the audience is being high ly entertained He was received with much applause and was compelled to re- spond to many encores. The Littlejohns open the bill with lavishly set and eX- cellent Juggling and balancing act. Both performers are clever and their wsrk IS well received. The pharaphernalia used in the act IS studded with jewels, it being said that more than 500,000 jewels are displayed. The Lyric Screen Telegrams are featured by views of United States war activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
At Loew's Bijou

"Whirl of Girls" is right and when you read it on the billboards you would want to go back and see it, if you wit messed the opening performance at Loews Bijou yesterday, when this ex- tiaordinary chorus appeared as the tlp- top linen on Manager Wise's amusement menu for the last half of the week. It's a whiri worth seeing.
 This act is bit of musical comedy, solne clever songs, good voices and eX- eeptional dancing. There are some wno might le prudish enough to remark dis paIae eingly about the abbreviated cos tunes some of the young ladies wore, but as they were beautiful in design and texture, and the weather is getting warm, why the argument? There is plenty of aaiety, even more dancing and raft of beauty and shapely misses in the chorus that no one has d chance 10 overlook
 The Halhings offer one of those differ ent acts, it being a shadowgraph pre- sentation of various and sundry things that assume the proportions of a com edv film, and is very interesting, The audience liked it. Fiske and Fallon in Words and Music made good, espe- eially the feminine end of the act, she having a splendid voice. the man evl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17


 daily occupation. suffering untold tor ture. nFtil their aches and ills assume sucn serious tendencies they are forced : to give up.
 Plant Juice, the new herbal stomach < remedy, is designed for just such needs s It has done more for men and women of American cities than any dicovery of 7 the twentieth century. It is no longer necessary for debilitated people to go to sthe country to get a return of the vitality sof nature to their bodies. Such is sup ' piled directly and effectually in Plant Juice It contains the medicinal and : life saving herbs of the forest. field and ! plain--the vitalizing juices that the soil { gives forth--nature's remedy to man. One of the latest testimonials received Verifying the above is from a well-known { Birmingham man, Mir. J. H. Parson, who resides at No l10 Nineteenth street, Bes- semer, a stock farmer, who has lived around Birmingham since 1871, and Is known all over the state, as well as in < this county. He said
 s For the past 20 years I have suffered { from stomach trouble, which caused me s to be very nervous and at night I rarely : could sleep. I had indigestion and dys- pepsia My liver was sluggish and my , kidneys were affected so that it pained s me to stoop over I was chronically con stipated and my circulation was so poor that my hands and feet were always cold Finally I became so bad that I could hardly eat any kind of food, as it pained me so much. I began to take Plant Juice just two weeks ago and wish to state for publication that ! can now eat all kinds of food and do not have any distress afterwards. I sleep fine and do ' not have an ache or pain in my body. ! I am feeling the best I have in years 2 and give all credit to Plant Juice for s my good health.
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton s 2 drug store, corner Second avenue ard { Twentieth street, in Birmingham. wheae he is daily meeting the local public and Introducing an1 explaining the merits of Plant Juice. Free samples given.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
GENERAL PERSHING ISSUES FIRST DAILY
 "COM M U N LOU E"
 ON ARMY ACTIVITY
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and give detailed accounts of events in which only American troops are in- volved.
 Designation in the communique of the flight for which Maj. Ralph Royce was decorated by the French army corps commander, as the first Ameri- can flight over the enemy's lines" was taken here as an announcement that a complete American squadron is now in operation at the front. Heretofore American flyers mentioned for gall lantry have been attached to French squadrons.
 Officers saw in the official reports of, the raiding and scouting operations signs of the dash and initiative which they have expected the American troops to show in action. They are su- premely confident that the average American will play the game at the front just as we'll as Americans have played all games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

but the court granted another trial to Fannie Harris, who was given life sen tence as Patterson's accomplice The supreme court ruled that the trial court erred in permitting the use of con- fession made by Patterson when the Harris woman was not present.
 Action of a jury in the Jefferson circuit court in awarding 5000 damages to Eva Wehrham of Birmingham against the White swan Laundry was sustained. The girl. 10 years old. was run over by an automobile driven by the company, and it was contended by the defendant that the child did not take the proper precautions in running across street The supreme court said it was not to b. presumed that a child would take the same precautions as an adult and that drTvers should take this into considera- tion in driving through the public streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Two Groups of German Airmen Attempt Raid
 on Paris, But Fail

Paris, May 16.-Two successive attempts to reach Paris were made by two distinct groups of German airplsnes last night. The first group, after dropping bombs IS miles south of the point where they had crossed the line. regained their base shortly before II p. m.
 few minutes later a second group of four airplanes crossed at about the same spot and headed southwestward. This group was headed off after it had cov- ored distance of 30 miles. The machines belonging to it dropped a few bombs. which fell in fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
PATRIOTIC RALLY FEATURES BAPT|STS'
 B|G CONVENTION
Energies of Church Pledged to Further Work of De- nomination in Army
 Camps

Hat Springs, Ark, May 16-The ener- gies of the Southern Baptist convention here were pledged to utmost to further the work of the denomination among the army cantonments of the nation. at the sixty-third session of the convention here today. After hearing discussions of the work which has been accomplished in that line, and after having heard stirring speeches by members of a squad of D soldiers brought to the convention from Camp Pike, the delegates were enthus- astcally unanimous in their vote to di- vert any needed and available sum of money and the workers necessary to tre- ble the results of army work next year.
 PATRIOTIC RALLY
 The afternoon session was devoted for the most part to a sort of patriotic rally. Open discussion of home mission work quickly turned into eulogies of the mis- sion boards representatives in the army camps, and the patriotic fervor of the convention was famed by enthusiastic speakers. many of whom were parents of boys now in service of the nation. The climax was reached when the squad of SOldlerS was marched onto the platform in the tabernacle where the convention is being held and the great auditorium arose to sing America"
 When the night service began, it was but continuation of the same demon- stration which the president of the con- -vention, Dr. James B. Gambrell, charac- terized as an "inspirational mass meet ing
 Early in the days session a resolu- tion was adopted by the convention in dorsing President Wilson's proclama- tion for day of prayer and humilia- tion and directing that official notifi- scation of the resolution directing ob- servance of the proclamation, May 30, be given to every Baptist preacher .on the Jurisdiction of the convention. The resolution Was introduced by Dr.. Jeff D. Ray, of Fort Worth. Tex.
 TO AID NEGROES
 The convention voted to aid the ne gro Baptists Of the south in the erec- tion of a theological Seminary and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Sibert to Washington

Charleston. $. C.. May 15.--Maj. Gen. ". l.. Sibert. commander of the south eastefn military district, announced tonight he had been ordered to re- port for duty in Washington. He will leave for the capital tomorrow, but did not say what his new detail will be.
 No announcement was made as to who will succeed General Sibert as departmental commander. command he has held since his return from France last fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
PARISIANS PLEASED

Paris, May 16.-The first American com was hailed with delight by this mornings Paris newspapers.
 For the first time,'' says The Matin
 the Americans who heretofore have eontended themselves with issuing a weekly statement of the operations of their troops. furnish a communique at the same time as the other allies The fact is noteworthy as a fresh manifesto ton of the unity of the leadership on our front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
AMERICAN AIRMEN CITED

Washington, May 16.-An official communique, received today from Gen eral Pershing, said that on May 12 three American aviation officers were cited in French army orders and decor ated with he Cross of War They were Mai Ralph Royce of Hancock Mich who made the first American recon naissance flight over German lines; First Lieut. Herbert R. Garside of New York, pilot. and Second Lieut.. Paul D. Meyers of Milwaukee. observer, who accomplished an infantry liason mis- sion on April 12 while menaced by fire from enemy machines and anti-air- craft guns.
 Another sectiop added:
 Tn Lorraine, May 12, three snipers, scouts of intelligence service, went out in camouflage sniping suits to find Ger man snipers and encountered IS of the enemy at strong points near dugout. They shot four, of whom one appeared to be an officer, secured valuable pa pers and retired under heavy fire. One failed to reach our lines and the ma jor commanding the sector sent three officers and four men to find him. WORK OF PATROL
 This patrol also penetrated enemy's line and reached a strong point at tackled by first patrol Here enemy was reinforced and our patrol was driven back by hot rifle and grenade fire On reaching lines, one man of athis patrol also found missing. Two officers who went out to find him killed enemy scout and brought back body for Identification purposes. The man missing from second patrol has not been found but third intelligence scout of first party has returned.
 Worth of Toul on afternoon of May 14, Lieutenant Angel and Lieutenant Emerson were killed by fall within our lines in an observation plane in hich they were flying. The accident took place within a cloud, and partic- ulars are not known. North of Toul our aviators today brought down three German two-seated machines, one of our aviators bringing down two and another bringing down one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
NOW ON TIE ROAD
 To I0 GOOD HEALTH
Birmingham Man Tells How
 Plant Juice Relieved Him of Stomach Trouble
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! { The conditions resulting from the mod
 sern method of living cause many people to seek relief by going into the country and living close to nature, but the ma
 jority cannot do this. They are forced 'by their environment to continue their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
BORGLUM TELEGRAM READ

During the day Senator Brandegee pre- sented to the Senate letters and affida wits received by him from Gutzon Bor- glum, denying charges that the sculptor negotiated for the organization of pri- vate airplane corporation while inquiring into the aviation situation at the invita- ton of the President. The Senator said Borglum's accusations against govern ment officials were so grave that he would not stand sponsor for them and therefore would not ask that they be put into the record He read this telegram from the sculptor:
 "I was acting as I believed correct in asking you to place my reply before the Senate Will you kindly give papers to some Senators who may regularly do this? I cannot let sianderous affirma- tions without proof be brought before the Senate without reply and, of course, no one wishes to deprive me of the right of answer"
 Senator Brandegee yaid he had no in- tentions of suppressing the papers, but believed they should be referred to the military committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
NOLIMIT TO DEBATE

Democratic Leader Martin and Sena- tor McKellar both stated that the Sem ate would be given plenty of opportunity for consideration and debate. During to- days preliminary discussion, significance was attached to a statement by Senator Martin that he had hoped the appoint ment of Mir. Hughes for the aviation in- ouiry would satisfy every senator that the government is going to make a thorough Investigation
 A meeting of the military committee tomorrow was called by Senator Cham berlain, to discuss the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17

(ContinuedI from Page One)
 White House, Senator Thompson said the President felt that even as amended the Chamberlain resolution proposes drag net war inquiry, embarrassing to the administration and also possibly to the aviation inquiry under Charles E. Hughes and the department of justice.
 TO OFFER MINORITY REPORT
 The revised resolution was favorably reported to the Senate by Senator Me Kellar, who was joined by Senators Shoot and France in making the major ty report of the expenditures commit tee. Senator Thompson announced that he and Senator Jones of New Mexico would file a minority report tomorrow and possibly offer subresolution limit ing the military committees authority. Senators McKellar and Chamberlain said tonight that they might have the resolution called up tomorrow, but that it might go over until Saturday or next week. A majority vote of the Senate is required to bring the resolution from the calendar before the Senate and on this proposition probably will come the first test of strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
ADMINISTRATION AGAIN TO INVITE
 TEST OF STRENGTH
 ON SENATE VOTE

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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-09-07
G o N V o G A r K.

Societatea romina de Oajutor 81
cultura ,,Steaua Romina'' din In
dianapolis, Indiana, convoaca pc
toti membri sal a lua parte la a.
dunarea generala, care Sc va IT,
nea Dumineca, 8 Septemvrie 1918,
la orele 2 p. M, in localul Socie-
tatii noastre din w Pearl Street
No. GIT.
Toti fratii membrii sunt Gu in
sistenta rugati a nu lipsi de la
aceasta adunare importanta pen
tru ca sd ne putem orienta pentru
bunul mers al societatii noastre.
Tot in acea ri va fl 81 darea de
seama de la sfintirea drapelelor
care a avut loc in ziua de / Sep
tembrie 1918. Absentee nemoti-
vate Sc vor pedepsi conform sta
tutelOr.
in numele Societatii ,ySteaua
Romina" din indianapolis, Ind. !:
Prezidiul.
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G o N V o G A r E.

Societatea romina de ajutor 81
cultura ,,Ioan l. C. Bratianu''
din Mansfield, Ohio, convoaca
pc toti membrii 81 membrele sale
a lua parte la sedinta ce Sc va
tinea Dumineca, 8. Septemvrie
1918, in hala Societatii din Louis
Ave, la orele ! p. m. Stunt rugati
toti fratii membrii lua parte
la aceasta sedinta, fiindca avem
multe chestii importante de rezol-
vat. Tot odata rugam 81 pc acei
frati Romini care doresc a deve-
nj ca membrii al Societatii noas-
tre sa bine voiasca a Sc prezenta
la aceasta sedinta, mde Gu drag
vor Fl primiti in mijlocul nostru.
in numele Societatii loan l.
C. Bratianu" din Mansfield, O.:
G. Dobre, presedinte.
Nicolae Duma, secretar.
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IVAN TURGHENIEFF.
Cea dintii iubire
Trdducere de
NICOLAE DASCOVICI.
(Urmare).
(Urmare).

Dupa masa ma dusei in gradina,
fnsa fara pusca. d NTH fmi zisei sa
nu ma apropii deloc de gardul veci-
nilor; dar o putere neinfrfnta ma a
trase in partea aceea. De abba alum
sesem llnga gard 81 0 zarii pc Zinai-
da. De data asia era singura: IT,
nea carte in mini 81 Sc plimba
incet pc carare. Ea nu ma observa.
Eram aproape so las sd treaca
mai departe. Oar de odata ma ras-
gindii 81 tusii.
Dfnsa Sc fntoarse, fnsa mi sc
opri, 81 fndepartind Gu NINA pan
glica lata albatra de la p5laria ei
rotunda de pae, ma priv, zimbi
prietenos 81 din nou, isi tinti ochii
ia carte.
Ridicai sapca sidupa citeva fra-
mintari pc loc, mi indepartai Gu
inima mihpitx,
bks i ,Ce sunt fnlintei Ell fnai zisei
III tin ptntru =, 81 ffantuzegte.
M 1 III estssl recun06csii y
M naeu.s ~ intozsei.
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g o N V o G A r E.

Societatea romina de ajutor 81
cbltura DR.. lulu Maniu" din
Canton, Ohio, convoaca pc toti
M lembrii sal a lua parte la Sc
dinta generala extra ordinara,
care Sc va tinea in ziua de 8 Sep
t embrie 1918, la orele 1.30 p. M,
in hala Societatii din Garfield
Avenue.
Toti fratii membrii sunt rugati
q lua la cuonstinta 81 sa bine vo.
iasca a-si achita fiecare cotele
lunare pc lunile: Iulie, August
81 Septembrie. Acei membril care
sunt in restanta 81 nu-si vor a.
chita restantele la aceasta Sc.
dinta Sc vor socoti ca exchisi. A.
Wind in vedere ca Gu ziua de ]
August Societatea noastra tre.
bue ca sd trimita Uniunii S. r.
A. de fiecare membru SO cent?
credem ca nimenea nu va astepta
ca sa plateasca Societatea din a.
eli. Fiecare membru sd fie atent
la restante caci la caz intimpla
tor nu Sc va bucura de beneficiu
Din cauzd ca s'au ivit mai multe
greseli din partea secretarului fl
nanciar V. Vintian, fost secretar
sunt rugati toti membrii VEN
la aceasta sedinta Gu chitantele
Gu care au platit cotele lunare
spre a Sc corecta greselile.
Tot la aceasta sedinta vor f
81 niste lucruri foarte importante
de dezbatut, unde Sc va ceti s
procesele verbale din sedintele
tinute de comitet.
In numele Societatii DIR. Iu
liu Manu-" din Canton, Ohio:
Nick German, presedinte
loan Sandru, secretar
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