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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
First Christian Church
Congregation Selects for
Pastor Sermon Topics
Bible School in Contest With Chatta-
nooga Bible Class and Intense In
terest Is Being Manifested

DR.. Robert N Simpson, pastor of the
First Christian church has been asking
his audiences to select from submitted
list of topics seven sermon subjects
Cor a Sunday evening series, beginning
February 10.
The following topics received the larg-
est number of votes and will be used in
the following order:
Saddle and Spur; or Is the Nation
Riding for a Fall?" John Barleycorn-
An Undersirable:' 'Over There-a study
in Future Recognition" The Great
QUESTIONABLE" mo 666-the Strange
Beast of Revelation" 1.-THE Kinship of
Crowns and Swords" THE Hidden City
"a Restoration Parable"
The Bible school of this church is in
contest with the First Christian of
Chattanooga. f. 3. Pennington is the
popular superintendent OF the local
school and has a competent force Of
departmental workers to aid him in win
ming the fight. The constituency OF the
First Christian church is summoned to
the colors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
MAdory Goes to Mobile
to Destroy Dynamite

Walter X McAdory, state explosives
inspector, left last night for Mobile,
where he had been called to look aft
er the destruction of a large quanti-
ty of dynamite near that city.
1T is an unusual case" said Mr..
McAdory, because the dynamite has
been Just across the river from Mo-
bile for several years. but now that
1t has been discovered there is the
greatest eagerness to have it dis
posed of.
1T was accumulated over there sew
eral years ago when they were blow
ing UP stumps. 1t is stored in three
dynamite houses and when the hurri-
cane came last year two of the houses
were buried in the sand. The third
house is sticking out Just above the
sand. / am informed that If there were
anyone who knew how to set 1t off
1t could be made to do tremendous
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
SOLUTION TO TANGLE

promptu talk, congratulatlng the COM
mittee on the campaign and assuring
them that the citizens Of Birmingham
would respond to this call as they had
done to all others Birmingham has
stood for many contributions" said Mr..
Allen, land the other cities have got
ten, the environments and government
plants, but Birmingham has always got
ten the medals for giving" He ex-
pressed pleasure at the announcement
that Howard was going back to military
training and stated he was in favor
of compulsory education for the good OF
the country.
PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHES
Preliminary skirmishes will be con-
Quoted this afternoon and real action
will begin with the firing of a big gun
Monday morning. The following are
captains Of the various teams that will
conduct the. campaign:
Women Team Captains-No. /, Mrs. A.
| L. Kidd: No. 2, Mrs. W. c.. Caldwell;
No. 8, Mrs. G. r. Stamps: No 4, Mrs. r.
L. Daniels; No. 5, Mrs. 8. r. E.llard. {
Men Team Captains-No. 6, Ed 8,
Moore No. I. j. w. Whatley: No 8, ID
H. Brown: No. 9, L. A. Christian; Nd
| 10. DIR. j. c. Dawson; No. H. DR. j. D.
Heacock; No. ~, ]. Mercer Barnett; No
10, William r. Hilliard: No "A. d.
N. r. Baker; No. Is r. A. Porter; No
ls. Ted Brownell; No. H. John w.
ONeill. No.. IS. Hubbard Stamps: No
10, r. L. Daniels: No. 20, DR.. j. M
Shelburne; No. q. DR.. j. NJ. Hankins.
Bessemer Team captains-George Ross,
w. r. Parker and Mrs. ]. C. B. Gwin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
NEGROES ATTEMPT
JAIL DELIVERY

An attempted Jail delivery was frus-
trated early yesterday morning by the
inside warden of the county jail 1t is
stated that scraping noise was heard
early this morning and that upon in
vestigation it was learned that an Old
caseknife had been struggled into cell
and converted into a make-shift saw
and that with a bar in the negro Ill
vision of the cells had been party
severed
The negroes charged with completely
in the plot were Immediately placed
where they would not again have OPP
portunity to make such an attempt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
Majestic Quintet
to Meet "Y' Five

The Hi Y club basketball team viii
play the Majestic High school at the
Young Mems Christian association gym
nasium this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Manager Self of the Majestic High
school has played two games in the
city and gave a good account of him
self in each one. Captain John Vail
of the Hi team is expecting to lead
his club to a victory The Majestic
team is heavier than the local Hi Y
team, but the latter is expected to
overcome this advantage by clever
pass work Dick Robinson, the dim
inutive star of the local team. is in
fire condition, and expected to roll the
field goals through the basket o. B.
Newman will probably be seen in the
1ine-up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
General Contract Agent
Stewart of A. D. I. 60.
Visits Birmingham

". J. Stewart, general contract agent
of tho American District Telegraph COM
pany of New York, accompanied by +.
G. Germ, superintendent, arrived in BIZ
n,inpham Yesterday to inspect their local
operating company, the American DIS
trict telegraph. The party IS stopping
at the Tutwier hotel.
Mr.. Stewart has for years made semi
animal visits to Birmingham He has
heen mich interested in watching the
Industrial growth of the city. he IS
a great adinrer of Birmingham He
contends that the growth since his last
visit is very noticeable and is enthusl-
astic over the general business outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
LOCAL FUEL BOARD
TO ENFORCE ORDERS
Citidens Who Are Able Are Urged
to Buy Coal Now as a Pre-
cauti0nary Measure

The Jefferson county fuel board met
yesterday morning with Eugene Brown
presiding. The meeting was most in
formal and in view Of the announcement
made yesterday morning In The Age
Herald that the Monday closings, which
were caused by the Garfield order sew
eral weeks ago. would be discontinued
in the south. the board stated they
would enforce orders regarding closing
and the use Of fuel issued by the board
several weeks ago They urge that per-
sons who are in need of coal and can
buy it now to do so. in order that those
who are not able to buy at present can
be served II a cold spell should hit this
district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09

damage to the city across the river.
THE houses are close by ships
which are passing and loading all the
time and Is not far from numerous
big warehouses which line the wharf
at Mobile. l went down there several
days ago and located it, and dynamite
Is certainly scattered around there in
reckless profusion. When i advised tho
Washington authorities of the situa-
tion they ordered 1t disposed of at
once"
Only few days ago Mr.. McAdory
returned from Cullman where he
looked after the destruction of over
200 boxes of powder. This powder had
belonged to concern which went
bankrupt and as the powder had been
injured no one seemed to want 70
claim 1t. The government ordered ne
either stored or destroyed and as tn
receivers claimed 1t was not WORTH
storing Mr. McAdory had it destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
Amid Enthusiasm the Campaign
For Hovard College Endowment
Fund Is Formally Launched
No More Heatless Mondays

Senator Oscar w. Underwood last night sent the fol-
lowing telegram to The Age-Herad:
Washington February S.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald
On account of improved weather and transportation
conditions in SOUTH DR.. Garfield fuel administrator, has
rescnded heatess Monday order southern states
including Alabama. O. w. UNDERWOOD
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
Worm Turns In Fight On
Operating Moving Picture
Theatres On Sabbath Day
Movie Owners Are Now Placed in Position of Securing
Legislation Allowing Them to Keep Open on Sunday
Following Discovery of Repeal of Ordinance
That LOCALIZED the Sunday Shows

Operators of motion picture houses Birmingham, following
made yesterday by City NJ M Ul that
ing their shows Sunday illegally likely ask
to
of their theatres Sunday The commission will likely refuse
such will be
80
ty with the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
PERSONAL

J. Walter FLINT, for number OF
years connected with the Macon Daily
Telegraph. is now associated with thu
birmingham Magazine in the advertise
ing and SUBSCRIPTION department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09

that old derby or shabby
soft hat and don springer
one of ours. You'll see
ALL the new styles at
Blach's, and you'll get more
for your money, too-thanks
to this big spot cash policy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
All Denominations Present
at Dinner Last Night
When Final Plans
Are Made
BIRMINGHAM'S
PROMISE TO SECURE
COLLEGE RECALLED
Speakers Give Hearty In
dOrsement to Movement
and Success of Cam
paign Is Predicted

The campaign to raise $4,000 for How
ard college was formally launched last
night with big dinner in the ballroom
OF the Tutwiler hotel with all team
captains and members, consisting of per-
sons from every denomination present.
The meeting was presided over by Sem
ator Frank S. White, who introduced
DIR. George r. Stuart, pastor of the First
Methodist church. DR.. Stuart was en-
Enthusiastically received and stated he
was reared in the country, but had al
ways been good on taking collections. He
stated: Il once approached a man and
asked him for 5000 for a college in which
| was interested and was told by the
man that it was impossible. Then l re-
piled, I know it, but L always want to
do the impossible things, as anyone can
do the possible l sat with him and I
got the $4,000. 1t is a great luxury to
give and those who have never given
know nothing of this luxury. 1t is good
for us to give, good for the institution
and good for the brain power of our
land. There is no better way to give
than to put our money where it will do
good for the manhood and womanhood
of country
The Home news., 1918-11-15
FROM R. F. HAYES

Some where in Atlantic"
 Nov. 8, 1918. MT. w. w. Raney,
 McCrory, Ark. Friend Raney:-
 Just to remind you that you now have the good work headed rightly, Tor there is no doubt but the Home News will be my weekly visitor and through its contents, visit weekly the environment back home.
 Today (Monday) at 800 D. m., this city was full of up- roar for an hour whistles, horns, bells, and pipe organs were trying their utmost to burst with joy, all for the thanks to Austria-Hungary When Germany retaliates, gee, there will be some mov- ing, judging from what has alreay happened.
 Send on the News and you better put me on a special mailing list, then the chances will not be in the war zone.
 No fooling.
 R. F. HAYES.
The Home news., 1918-11-15
YOUR HOME PAPER

Does more than any other single institution to promote the social and business life of the community and merits your support. Advertise in it and
 Subscribe for It and keep posted as to what is going on in the country, state and county; also keep in touch with what your neighbors are doing in the home town.
 Our subscription prices are {: $1.00 per year, 60c for six months and 4Oc for three months.
 If you have a soldier friend let us send The Home News to him as there is nothing that he would appreciate more.
 THE HOME NEWS.
The Home news., 1918-11-15
Cut This Out---Worth Money

Don't miss this. Gut out this slip, enclose with SC to Foley & Co.,, 2835 Sheffield
 Ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clear ly. You will receive in re- turn a trial package contain ing Foley'sHoney and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup. Foley Kidney Tablets. RedCrossDrugCo. adv
The Home news., 1918-11-15
WS.S.

pr. B. Brewster has rented a suite of rooms in the new Conner building and will use same for his office which he expects to equip in the most modern style. Among the fixtures to be added will be an ex-ray machine.
The Home news., 1918-11-15
PRIVATE GROVER CAR
 IKER WRITES HOME

:. Somewhere in France" :.
 Oct. IA, 1918. Mrs. Mildred Cariker.
 McCrory, Ark.
 My Dear Darling Wife and Sweet little Babe:
 1 will write you again this morning. How are you all this morning? I truly hope every body's we'll and enjoy ing good health. This writ ing leaves me feeling good, all except I have the head ache.
 How are all of Mamma's s folk, and all the rest? When was the last time you saw Cleveland's folk, are they all we'll? 1 hope if I get to be sent home any time soon that every body will be well, so we can all have a family dinner some where. Darling you know I'd sure enjoy eat ing a good old chocolate cake that was cooked at home, for 1 am nearly starved for a good old cake or piece of fried chicken: and 1 know if I can come home that you will cook me something to eat, wont you darling one?
 Sweetheart, I have prayed to God that he may spare me to live to get back to you and my precious, sweet little babe, and 1 feel like my prayers are going to be answered. He has blessed me in many ways, for which 1 am thankful.
 Darling, I intend to live for God the balance of my days, it is just as easy to live a clean. christian life as it is to live in sin; and, darling, I have some dear friends that I'd like to see change their way of living, and I think I can have some influence over them when I come home.
 Sweetheart, 1 just feel so much better that l want to see every body changed from sin and live for Christ.
 Well Darling, cook a good dinner for Xmas day. I am in hopes I can eat dinner at home that day. So I will close with lots of love and kisses to all. so answer real soon, from your true and loving husband,
 GROVER CARIKER. Go. TX" 161st. inf. A. E. F. via N. Y.
 P. s. Tell mamma Hello" and kiss her for me.
The Home news., 1918-11-15
Buy WS.S.-
WS.S

The public, auction of hogs and live stock held in Nc Crory Saturday was we'll at tended and the animals sold at fair prices. The hogs sold for prices ranging from $4.5O to S1O1.OO
The Home news., 1918-11-15
DEATHS THIS WEEK

Died: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1918, Woodrow, age IS months, child of A J. and Lot tie Murray of Tip.
 Died: Friday, Nov. 15, 1918, Freida, age eight months, child of Jack and Minnie Belle Rushing.
 Died: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1918, Will Heating, age about 30 years. The re- mains were laid to rest in Fakes cemetery.
 Died: Alma, age 26 years, wife of Dave Edwards of Beedeville, Thursday, Nov. IA, 1918. The remains were laid to rest in the Eight Mile cemetery.
 -Buy WS.S.-
 Mrs. J. J. Berry and Miss Elizabeth Holland were Little Rock visitors this week.
The Home news., 1918-11-15
Buy WS.S.
Don't Invite Cold or the Grip

If you feel stuffed up," bloated, bilious, languid or have sick headache, sour stomach, coated tongue, bad breath or other condition caused by slowed up diges- tion, a Foley Cathartic Tablet will give prompt relief. It is a gentle, wholesome, thor oughly cleansing physic that leaves no bad after-effects. Red Cross Drug Co. Adv.
 Ply WS.S.-
 New five passenger Ford for sale. M. D. Thompson, Grays, Ark. Adv. 1t.
 -Buy WS.S.-
 For Sale: My residence in Town of McCrory, cash or terms. w. J. Mitchell. Adv. 11-15 If.
 -Buy WS.S.-
 MT. and Mrs.Geo. Rush of Little Rock returned home Saturday after spending a week here, guests of MT. H.. D. Angus and other relatives. Buy WS.S.
The Home news., 1918-11-15

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The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
The Fourth Liberty Loan.

President Wilson in address last night New York City de-
csred that there doubt about the spirit OF He
the that this spirit" would the Fourth Liberty
Loan complete success.
feels Of this confidence her President has his
people And President Wilson rightly expressed this feeling for
Americas record thus far shows that have failed in
any undertaking.
This is all that Mr. Wilson said directly about the Fourth Liberty
Loan which launched today but the remainder of his address does
leave the slightest doubt why purchase bonds
Read word of his speech other columns this
Read again. and will certainly buy liberty bonds the
extent of your circumstances
Subscribe for much of the Fourth Liberty Loan
the whose
rest As and for bond
Kaiser hur his
asang through fields and cities seeking
wrong and babies hearts to trampe
You're dollars needed
Our soldiers giving the- lives
We who stay a home asked to lend dollars
Give and you will regret.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
1he RrcMcr..

From the Christian Science Monitor.
The great majority Of American
brewers have been. and are today,
men OF German birth or Of immediate
German ancestry, completely out Of
sympathy with American social ideals
and political aspirations. They have
meddled in and corrupted local and
State politics: they have interfered in
legislation: they have srrayed them
selves and their followers in the
liquor trade, and eXerted all the in
fluenCe they could purchase. or con-
troll through Intimidation. against the
known and pronounced wishes OF the
people among whom they have sought
residence hospitality and opportunity.
More than this, they have given
support to q propaganda and a con-
spiraCy intended eventually 10 over
throw the civilization which the
great mass Of Americans. at the
foundation OF their nation, elected TO
preserve and perpetuate. and 10 sub
stitute for It a civilization alien 10
that mass.
II is no surprise to people whose
eyes have been at last opened wide to
the Derfidy Of the brewers that they
stand accused today OF conspiring to
control public opinion in the United
States through the columns of pur-
chased or subsidized newspapers.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
The BrIsbnne EHpo,ure.

Prom the Lincoln lSsbi state Journal
The plight in which Arthur Bris-
bEne is left must mean his exit from
American journalism. How il will be
with William Randolph Hearst, Bris-
bane's long time employer. whose
name is brought into this matter. il
may remain for the Senate invesuga-
tion to disclose. The policies OF the
Hearst papers in dealing with the war
have been much criticised. He has
heen charged with consorting with
pro-Germans and his papers with be-
ing prO-German. That might have
been the work OF malicious rivals
But this would not explain the pres
ence Of one OF his attorneys on the
directorate Of Mr.. BTisbane's discred-
tied corporation. Hearst is put under
new Embarrassment by the exposure
OF his editor.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
Great Improvement in
Emory Wilson's Condition

Great qualification over the result
Of the operation which gave Emory
Wilson, principal OF Central H-Eh
School, over a pint or the blood OF
DR.. Ramsey Spillmsn. Of Columbia
Hospital. was expressed last night
The operation was most successful.
Mr.. Wilson srent a quiet night snc
secured mUch-needed restful sleep.
His condition was reported as being
greatly improved Il IS expected,
however, thai many more ucnsfu-
sions OF blood will he necessary. u
being the plan TO have one about
once a week
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
A Strong and Fearless Newspaper.

From the Norwich S1n ChsrHuso C7Irtr. y Y.
Now is the psychological moment %
nay a deserved compliment 10 tho
New York Tribune. During the var
its policy has been pre-eminsutI. I.l 2
and patriotic. even when other news
papers OF the metropolis have hcsi-
tated II has not considered f|N
financial end OF the argument for one
moment apparently. but r.S
stood uue0UivoCally. UnflinChinE.v F0-
tho nation and its interests AZ al
times. This great metropolitan uruS-
paper has attacked pro-Germau auisrl
from every side and from every angle,
and at times IL has been Ura.
cally alone in its battle in Nv
York. Let us offer our tribute % rrN
fearless men who are conducting The
destinies OF this great newspaPe- y
there are pro-German New York
newspapers circulating IN N0-v n.
now is the time 10 have them stopped.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28

and moro uncertain OF what It
is that they are fightln- for.
National purposes have fallen
more and more into the back
ground and the common purpose
Of enlightened mankind has taken
their place. The counseIs of plain
men have become on all hands
more simple and STRAIGHTFORWARD
and more unified than the CounseIs
of sophisticated men Of affairs,
who still retain the impression
that they are playing @lme of
power and playing for nigh stakes.
Tint 10 why / have said that
this Is peoples war. not a
statesmen's. Statesmen must
follow the clarified common
thought or be broken.
People Fear Statcsmen's Terms.
take that TO be the significance
or the fact that assemblies and as
sociations of many kinds made up
OF plain workaday people have de-
manded, almost every time thcy
came together, and are still oe-
manding. that the leaders of their
governments declare to them what
1t is. exactly what it is. they we're
seeking in this war. and what they
think The items of the final settle
ment should be. They are not yet
"at:Sned with what they have been
iold. They still seem to fear that
ihey are getting what they ask for
only in stateSmen's terms only In
the terms of territorial aggran-
dizemcnts and the divisions OF
power and not in terms Of broad
vision justice and mercy and peace
and the satisfaction of those deep
seated longings of oppressed and
distracted men and women and en-
shaved peoples that seem to them
the only things worth fighting a
war for that engulfs the world.
Perhaps statesmen have not al
ready recognized this changed as
pect of the whole world of policy
and action. Perhaps they have not
always spoken in direct reply 10
the questions asked because they
did not know how searching those
questions were and what sort of
answers they demanded.
But ], for one, am Ead to at
tempt the answer again and
again, in the hope that I may
make ii clearer and clearer
that my own thought is to sat
isfy those who struggle in the
ranks and are. perhaps. above all
others, entitled to a reply whose
meaning no one can have any
excuse for MISUNDERSTANDING IL
he understands the language in
which it is spoken or can get
someone TO translate II correct
ly into his own. And I believe
that the leaders of the govern
ments with which we are sssq
eiated will speak, as they have
occasion. as plainly as have
tried to speak. l hope that they
will feel free to say whether
they think that l am in any de-
gree mistaken in my interpre-
tation of those issues involved
or in my purpose with regard
to the means by which a sat
isfactory settlement of these is
sues may be obtained Unity
Of purpose md counsel nre
M impcrEtivcIy necessary in
this war ms was entity of COM
mand In the battIcfeid, and
with perfect unity of purpess
The Washington herald., 1918-09-28
How the Press of America Views
Brisbane's Purchase of the Times

sensitive the public conscience IN,
more ready Will u be to assume new
and higher ideals- OF service.
Mr.. Brisbane. Ia accepting a part
nership In the Prussisn scheme o
'acceierating opinion" has sacrihces
much OF the respect he had wor
through twenty years OF hard news
paper work in the metropolis.
A Give-Awny.
Prom TIE Hartford Coursnt
Here is Brisbane. the butt Of tn
country today. caught. too. by IN
government sleuths. and along come.
a letter from Secretary Tumulty. tn
recognized spokesman for the PrgsE
dent. IN which he says:
My Deer Brisbane
When you were at the White Hous,
Offices today / forgot TO ask you u
send me the Chicago Herald-Exsnr
iner regularly 10 my Offices here.
am sure you are going 10 max
the same good Democratic fight Il
Chicago that you have been nskini
in your paper in Washington. ana
want TO see Just how YOU do IL
Sincerely yours.
J. p. TUMULTY,
Secretary TO the President.
There isn't much politics al
journsd" about this. He wants Bris
bane's papers sent TO him reguIarl,
and. as secretary TO the President. n,
is sure Of the "same good Dcmocratf,
fight that has been going on IN thi
German-owned and beer-supportet
Washington Times.