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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Operators Donate Coal To Poor and Needy Of City Application For Free Coal to Be Made J. Frank Rush ton of Birmingham Ice and Coal Storage Company Culpepper Exum Expressed Thanks For
 Generous Donations

The poor and needy of Birmingham will not be allowed to suffer from lack of coal, as the example of Culpepper Exum, who gave away a car of coal last Sunday, Is being followed by prac- tically every coal operator in this city, and eight more cars have been donated and will be distributed among the needy as soon as they arrive. MT. Exum states he was amazed Sunday when so many people made application for coal and has been untiring in nrs efforts to re- lieve the situation, and has succeeded in securing coal from the majority of coal operators.
 Those who have donated a car of coal are: Alabama Fuel and Iron company, by Charles F. DeBarGeleben; Eureka Coal company, by George w. Connors; Brookside Pratt Coal company, by James Bonnyman: Yolande Coal company, by J. B. McCleary; Roden Coal company, by B. F. Roden; Alabama Coal comapny. by Harry Coffin; Monroe Warrior Coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
NEW MEMBERS ARE INITIATED INTO
 THE KIWANIS CLUB
Club to Support Spring Garden Moyement-Smoker at Southern
 Club Thursday
of Birmingham Statement. December 3f. 1o1s

The Kiwanis club luncheon at the Southern club yesterday was much en- loved. with President J. Mercer Bar nett, presiding. T. P. Hay, Jr., spoke on the spring garden campaign which will be launched in Birmingham to- day, and the club pledged it's support to this movement.
 The prize at the luncheon, carving set. presented by w. A. Currie of the Moore & Handley Hardware company N as won by Robert D. Beatty. mu- sfcal programme was rendered.
 The following new members were initiated: J. B. McClary, president of the Yolande Coal and Coke company; Julian E. Dow. with the American Casting company; B. B. Burnham. with Joy and Gallup; c. c. Snider, of the Snider Cigar and Tobacco company; Russell Hunt, secretarytreasurer of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany; E. M. Kilby, of the I<ilby Frog and Switch company, R. M. Rankin, k. M. Barnes, of the Republic Iron and Steel company; A. M. Bruce. of the Massey Business college.
 smoker will be held Thursday eve ming at the Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
GARDEN CAMPAIGN WILL START TODAY Mass Meeting at Chamber of Commerce Tonight
 at 8 O'Clock

The first gun in the big spring garden campaign for Greater Birmingham will be fired today, when H. $. Mobley will address mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium tonight at s oclock.
 The Boy Scouts have distributed cir culars all through the residential sec- tions of the city. as well as the business section. and everyone interested in the conservation of food is requested to attend this meeting. The city commits sion, board of revenue. the Housewives league 100 committee from the Civic as- sociation will attend in bodies. There will also be representatives from At lanta present. This morning at 10 o'clock Mir Mobley will have a class at the Chamber of Commerce in canning and preserving perishable fruits and vege- tables, at which time he will demon- strate these things.
 The stoves and equipment for this demonstration have been furnished by the Moore & Handley Hardware com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
MRS. BEECHER GIVES
 READING AT CIVITAN
 WEEKLY LUNCHEON
Club Membership Pledged Support to Thrift Campaign-Hand Bag Pre-
 sented to Blanks Everett

The luncheon of the Civitan club at the Hillman hotel yesterday was largely att tended. The feature of the occasion was the reading. Thou Shall Not Pass" given by Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher, Bir- miigham's we'll known dramatic reader Mrs. Beecher's rendition of this poem was received with patriotic enthusiasm.
 Crawford Johnston, director of the war sovings stamp committee made an in- teresting talk in behalf of the baby bond and thrift stamp campaign. after which the club voted to organize it's member ship into war savings committee. to buy and sell baby bonds and thrift stamps.
 Hanks Everett, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. was a wis itor and when he was introduced, one of the members rose anI stated that he had heard that Everett wore wrist watch and with the loud shirt and tie he was wearing he needed handbag, and presented him with one This caused much amusement for the crowd and many other equally as interesting stunts were pulled off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
CLOSING SESSION OF ELECTRICAL MEMS STATE ASSOCIATION
Programme for Today In- cludes Trip Over City and Theatre Party-Din-
 ner at Tutwiler

The first annual convention of the Alabama Electrical Contractors and Dealers association opened here yes terday morning at Il o'clock at the Tutwi1er. After the first business of the morning was attended to short talks were made. Dr. N A. Barrett, president of the city commission. well comed the association and T. G. Er- win of Gadsden replied for the cleo. trcal men.
 The meeting adjourned immediately after this address for luncheon at the Civic association cafe. The visitors were taken on the promenade and given a bird's-eye view of the south's $ Pittsburg.''
 After the lunch the convention re- sions of the regular work. Papers on What Can Be Done Locally" were read by J. M. Middlebrooks Birming- ham ''The Goodwin Plan" by Col Robley S. Stearns. president of the National Electrical Contractors asso- ciation, and short address was made by W. R. Herstein of Memphis.
 The annual dinner was given last night at s o'clock in the banquet hall or the Tutwiler hotel Rev. Middle ton s. Barnwell actin g as toastmaster.
 Today is the closing day of the con- vention and an interesting programme has been planned. The luncheon today will be given at the Southern club and afterward a sightseeing trip will be taken over the city. J. R. Boggs will conduct the party Tonight the visitors will be entertained at theatre party at the Jefferson, Neil O'Briens min strels being the attraction of the evening. This will De the conclud- ing event of the convention.
 Among those who were present yes- terday were: Col. Robley s. Stearnes of New Orleans. C. S. Barnes, New Orleans; I. N. Mosley. Montgomery; George J, Tragresser, Ensley; B. Keil, Cullman; j. R. Wilcox, Birmingham; :; Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell, Birming- ham; R. M. Supple, Montgomery; George B. Foss. Opelika; w. F. Me- Clary, Anniston; J. R. Boggs, Bir- mingham; c. L. Mcbride. Birmingham; W. C. voigt. Birmingham A. R. Poynter. Birmingham IT. C. Bingham, Atlanta; c. N. Binder, Birmingham i; Jean French, Birmingham; l.. M. Rob ertson, Birmingham: P. P Davidson, Birmingham; w. R. Herstein. Mem phis;. T L. Bessell. Birmingham: B. Christoff. Birmingham; Farmer F. w. Frye, Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
SUFFRAG|STS ID HOLD JUBILEE Mrs. Jacobs to Report Pro- ceedings of National
 Convention

The suffragists of Birmingham will hold a jubilee tonight at o'clock in the ball. room of the Tutwiler hotel in celebration of the passage through tine House of the federal amendment for womens suffrage. This jubilee promises to be a most en- thusiastfc meeting and the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association will welcome the public--men and women alke-to it's jubilee tonight
 programme of more than unusual in terest has been arranged Mrs. Julian B. Parke of Selma. president of the State Suffrage association, will be one of the speakers, and she will be followed by Prof. N R. Baker. county super intendent of education and w. B. Nes- bitt, former chairman Of the democratic committee in Alabama.
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs will report the pro- ceedings of the national convention, and reveal the inside working of the na- tional association association in it's tri- umphant appeal to the House to pass the federal amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday
 J. o. Golden of Pratt City to Miss Hattie Moore. [ Yelverton gowherd of Birmingham to Miss Lucille A. Stephens.
 P. A. Holley Gowherd of Birmingham to Miss Mary V. Cook.
 Charlie B. Goodfellow of Vineland, N J to Miss Minnie Cook
 Dewey Howell of Birmingham to Miss Hazel Whistler.
 E. Chaple of Norfolk, Va. to Miss S. Cottie Williams.
 B. R. Skinner of Birmingham to Miss Annie May Price.
 William B. Burrows of Washington D. C., to Miss Ethel N. Allridge.
 Dan Kleckley of Birmingham to Miss Maggie Aston. s P. O. Bailey of Birmingham to Miss Alice Buckshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

company, by M. E, Lanier; Corona Coal company, by Adler Brothers; E. F. Rosa mond. individual.
 J. Frank l,ushton. of the Birmingham Ice and Cold Storage company. has con scented to handle the distribution of the coal, not only from his yard on Twenty second street, but portions of it will be sent to the different coal yards in the various sections or the city in locali- ties where the needy families live.
 According to Mir. Exum, this coal will be absomteiy free to Birmingham's poor. and will be distributed as soon as it is received. Two cars are expected to arrive and be ready for distribution this morning. All applications for coal must be made to MT. Rushton and as each car arrives, those in need of fuel will be supplied. Charles T. Lehman has do- mated $25 to assist in paying the cost of distribution.
 Mir Exum expresses his thanks to the operators who contributed the coal and spoke of the generous spirit shown by them in so materially assisting to relieva the suffering in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
MORRIS POLLOCK DIES
 AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Morris Pollock, who entered the quar- termaster's department of the army at Jacksonville. Fla. four weeks ago, died at the camp there yesterday of pneu- monia. MT Pollock was formerly in charge of the white goods department at Louis Pizitz and was exceptionally popular among his associates
 The funeral will be held from the resi- dence of Mrs. l.. Goldman, ITO Sixth avenue. north, at 2 o'clock today. The remains will arrive here from Jackson vile. Fla, at u:55 today on the Cen tral of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
COUNTY AWARDS
 $6O0,OOO WARRANTS
 TO LOWEST BIDDER
American Trust Will Supply This Sum for One Year, Which Is to
 Be Per Cent Interest

The county board of revenue yester- day opened bids for $600,000 worth of county warrants to run one year.
 The warrants were awarded to the American Trust and Savings bank as the lowest bidder. They will bear 6 per cent interest, this being the best figure sub mitted.
 These warrants will be dated Febfu- ary 1, 1918 and will be payable Febru- ary l. 1919 The s600000 realized from them is to be used by the county in meeting it's urgent requirements and to meet the situation brought about by the unusual expenditures which will have to be made this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
REWARD OFFERED FOR ARREST OF SLACKERS
Exemption Board Has Disposed of All Appealed Gases From
 the County

The district exemption board has dis posed of all appealed cases in Jeffer- son county and yesterday began on cases from Bibb and Sumter counties dispos- ing of 25o, which included all cases so far filed. The stacker list has been received from the office of the adjutant general by the local boards of Bir- mingham and the county. This is made up of those men who were called on the first draft and have never reported or been located. There are about 200 in Birmingham and approximately that number in the county. A reward of $50 each has been offered for the apprehen- sion of these men, as they are regarded as having already been in the military service, and have the status of deserters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
RED CROSS KNITTERS
 TO BEGIN NEW WORK

Since the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross completed it's quota of knitted garments last week, very little knitting has been done by the members of these units. but on Tuesday of next week, new books will be opened and the distribution of yarn will again be begun and every knitter in Birmingham is urged to join in this work The old books will be audited and the women will begin the work with new zeal and enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
New Arctic Islands Discovered

Fairbanks, Alaska, January 15.-Several new large Arctic islands were discovered northwest of Banksland in the spring of 1916 by vilhjalmar Stefansson. the arc tic explorer. according to Capt. A. Lane. who arrived here last night from the Arctic ocean, bringing direct news from the explorer who. he says, is spending the l917-ls winter in the northern seas circles at Bartles Island. The explorer claimed the new lands for Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Nep Directory ShotOs Population Of
 2I5, 895 for Birmingham January I

Birmingham on January I, 1918, had population of 215,Sa5 sc- rarding to R. l.. Polk tS Co.,. put- fishers of the city directory.
 The compilation of the new di- rcctory was completed yesterday and the book will contain 5S,50s names.
 'sAs has been customary in the past,- said a statement issued by the company, @to arrive at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

cs4 for each name in the directory. Some cities use three.
 sThe estimated population of Birmingham and suburbs for Jam unry 1, 1918. Is 2I5,S95. This, you understand. includes all of the suburbs. some of which are not within the corporate limits of the town, viz; Boyles, Inglenook, Pow derIy, EdGewater, etc.
 .sThe estimated population, ac- cording to our directory for Jan uary I. 1917, was 202,993. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Food Preparedness
 Bureau Elects Officers

The board of directors of the food preparedness bureau held meeting yes- terday afternoon at the Chamber of Com merce at which time John H. Frye was unanimously elected chairman for 1918, elected treasurer.
 ]. Kirk Jackson, president of the Ala bama Bankers association, and H. M Beck the two new members of the board made short talks which were much en- ioyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16

would indicate an increase in the population for the year of I2,- 9O2."
 The directory publishers, like eV- cry other industry in Birmin gham, have been suffering from short age of help. It is customary to have the directory issued between January 10 and January Ia each year, but this year there has been some delay. The matter Is now In the hands of the printers, how ever, and work will proceed night and day until the book Is finished and ready for distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
FUNERAL NOTICE

Members of Birmingham Fraternal lodge No. 3SJ, A. F. and A. M.. are Wednesday,. January It. 1918, at ,4J p. m., to attend funeral of Brother John Branch DOnelsOn. ST. Services at temple. Street car waiting. Interment Elnlwood. All Masons ffaternally in- vited. w. w. ALVEY. w. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
North Birmingham Dark

The city hall building and all of North Birmingham was in complete darkness last night from 2 o'clock until 7:55 o'clock when lead circuit at the municipal plant was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
WHAT THEY THINK
 DOWN IN FLORIDA

r. F. McAIIister i'm ordering his Ace-Herald to the Hotel Bfscayne, Miami, Fla, adds this postscript; sT'. S.-Be sure to send 1t ev- cry day that 1t Is published. as The Age-Herald and good cigar are my two Iuxuries that I cannot do without. I went 10 n news stand this morning and called for the hest papcr on earth. when I~ was immediately handed Birmingham Age-IIerald. Yours,
 .P. F.. M'ALLISTER.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
Committee Named to Pro- vide for Care of Visiting
 Soldiers at Y. M. c. A.
VOTE OF THANKS FOR
 FORMER OFFICERS
Chamber of Commerce Auditorium Free to Civic Organizations. Service Flag Will Be
 Purchased

The For Rent sign will be taken off the door of the Chamber of Commerce auditorium and in future the auditorium will be open to any meeting of civic or public nature. This was decided at the meeting of the directors yesterday afternoon in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce, With A. c. Crow der, the new president, presiding, This was the first meeting since his installa- tion last week.
 Realizing the importance of doing something for the soldiers that vislt Birmingham, a motion was adopted do- hating s25 month to the Y. NJ. C. A. to be used in this work A committee composed of Dan Dimick, chairman; w. c. Bonham and Fl. w. Dozier, was ap- pointed to see other civic organizations in Birmingham and get them to make similar appropriation for this work and let the Y. M. c. A. care for sol- diers and be known as headquarters for them, the expense of carrying on this work to be derived from the donations of the several organizations.
 CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
 Charles Roth, manager of the exposi- tion of chemical industries, addressed the directors urging them to take space in the fourth national exposition of chemical industries to be held in New York in September The matter was re- ferred. to the general manager with request that he compile data in regard to this matter and report back at next meeting of the directors
 Blanks Everett. who has filled the po- sition of general manager of the Cham Der of Commerce for some months, was reelected to that office.
 Dr. E. Lawrence Scott reported on the work done up to the present time on the reconstruction hospital and the chamber will cooperate with him in an active campaign to secure the hospital for Bir- mingham.
 RESOLUTION OF THANKS
 A resolution was passed thanking Charles r. DeBardeleben. the former president, for his untiring efforts in be- half of the chamber and expressing an appreciation for the splendid work done by him during his administration. George r. McCleery, the former vice president was also thanked for his in- terest and cooperation, which was greatly appreciated by every member of the chamber
 The Chamber of Commerce will imme- diately purchase large silk flag for the auditorium, as well as q service flag, number of members of the chamber having entered the various branches of service of the United States army and navy.
 Blanks Everett, general manager was requested to arrange for a luncheon for the directors this month, at which they will map out plans of active work for the year. The new directors pledged their cooperation and support to Pres- dent Crowder in most enthusiastic manner and great things are expected from the organization during 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-16
WAR SAVINGS CLUB FORMED BY COURT HOUSE OFFICIALS Director Johnson to Ad- dress Negro Convention
 at Tuskegee COUNTY TREASURER TO SELL WAR STAMPS Vice Director Donnelly in Charge of State Headquarters-Inte in
 Campaign Growing All
 Over State

Crawford Johnson, state director or the national war savings committed left for Tuskegee institute via Mont gomery last night. While there he will address the convention which is now in session and which is attended by almost 5000 delegates.
 Mir Johnson's plan is to get the hearty cooperation of the negroes III this movement and to stamp out the false reports that have been clrcu- lated among the negroes by German propa gandists concerning the thrift stamps and liberty bonds. Dr. Moton' president of Tuskegee, has already vouched for the support of the move ment among his race, and IS co-operal- ing with the committee in this work.
 While in Montgomery, Director John son will make thorough investigation of the condition of the campaign in that section, and will probably make an address in behalf of the issue. He Will return to Birmingh ham Friday night and until that time Vice Director J. w. Donnelly will keep the lid on'' at state headquarters. Otto Marx, federal director of the southeastern states. who
 
 days, will leave this evening.
 COURTHOUSE CLUB
 Yesterday was a busy day for the members of the thrift campaign here There was unusual activity noticeable all through the day, and many impor- tant steps were taken towards the high goal to which the men are Work- ing.
 The Courthouse War Savings club was formed yesterday. and pr. R. F. Lovelady, of the board of revenue, was made temporary chairman of the or ganization. A secretary and treasurer will later be elected and Dr. Loyelady will probably appoint officers for these positions temporarily today. The meet ing, which was held in the offices Of the board of revenue, was attended by approximately 65 court officials and employees.
 The county treasurer's office has been the place designated for the sale of the stamps and bonds in the court house Several talks were made by Crawford Johnson, state director; F. A. Hewitt, of the board of revenue; Judge J. P. Stiles, of the probate court; pr. Lovelady and Jere Gwin, of the board of revenue and D. E. McLendon, tax assessor. J. w. Hargrove moved that a temporary OTSdHlZdllOIl pe lOTiileu III the absence of the papers from Wash ington necessary to make a permanent one. This motion was approved unan- inously.
 WORK AMONG SCHOOLS
 State Vice Director J. w. Donnelly spoke to the Martin School Improve ment association yesterday afternoon in behalf of the baby bonds and was accorded a warm reception Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of public schools, made short talk at the Minor school at Ensley yesterday, and plans are under way to perfect the school organization over the entire county.
 The interest in the work over the entire county and state seems to have received new life and there is an ag- gressive spirit manifested by all work. CTS in the campaign that has not be- fore been noticed There is no room for pessimist at state headquarters try it.
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