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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
CANADIAN SOLDIERS WILL TALK TODAY
 AT ROTARY LUNCH

Private Evans and PIiyaIc Tavlor of the Canadian army who are in Fir mingham under the auspices Of the emergency fleet corporation. will ad- dress RotariaEs nt their meeting today at o'clock in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Private Evans spent one year in a German prison and he will tell of his life as prisoner, while Private Taylor has served three years in ihe trenches and has some interest ing information for Rotariars.
 In honor of the speakers of the oc- casion Monte T.. Semon will presen. the Honey Boy minstrel act which is show ing at the Lyric theatre the first half of the week with tine Lyric orchestra at the luncheon. This will be an ad- ditisnal feature and the meeting today promises to be one of the most enjoy able held in sometime.
 O. W. Frazer, E. H. Hartsfield and pr. J. C. Hopping will be introduced as members and all Rotarians are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Or. Phillips Address Feature Of Yesterdays Session or
 Jefferson Teachers Institute
Some of the Educational Lessons of the War; Subject of Superintendent of City Schools Speech Eaves and Lieutenant- Governor-elect Miller Also Ad-
 dress the 1000 Teachers Who Were Present

The Jefferson CSunty Teachers In- stitute which is in session this week at the Central High school is being attended by more than 1000 teachers and at the assembly held at s:15 o'clock yesterday morning. Nathan l.. Miller lieutenant governor elect, made an ln- teresting talk, which was greatly en- joyed
 Dr. George Eaves addressed the teachers on the importance of the nti-Tuberculosis league among the school children and urged them to form their pupils into these, organiza- tions to assist in preventing the spread of this disease.
 Ho stressed the importance of this work and requested the aid and CO., operation of the teachers and pupils in this great undertaking.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham public schools. deliv- cred one of the most interesting as we'll as instructive addresses ever heard at the institute on Some of the Educational Lessons of the War Dr. Phillips said in part:
 Among the many lessons brought home to us by the present war, mono has received more emphasis than the necessity of educating the children vf America. Indeed, the fact has been accentuated again and again, that the education of the children at home is duty of no less patriotic significance to our country than the service rem dered by our soldiers at the front. There are too many teachers today who turn their backs upon the school and seek positions more remuneratiye or more spectacular under the impression that they can thus serve their country more efficiently. While I would not enter a general verdict of condemna- tion upon this class of teachers. want to commend and congratulate that large body of our teachers that have remained true to their trust and have resolved to serve their country more enthusiastically and patrioticalIy, by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
YOU MUST REGISTER
 THURSDAY, SEPT. IF, IF OVER 1S-UNDER 46
s25.ss7.s55.5s

Tomorrow is registration day for 46, inclusive. and those who have not registered must do so at this time. There will be 65 regfstra- ton places in Birmingham and all men are urged to locate the poll ing place where they must regis- ter on the maps placed all over the district. The registration places will open at o'clock a. m. and close nt Q o'clock p. m.
 A large number of men have been appointed to conduct the reg istration and they will be assisted by number of women, who will do all of the necessary copying. These women volunteered for this service and have been assigned to the various places by Mrs. ". l.. Murdoch, chairman of this work.
 It is expected there will he 3O,00O men register on this occasion in the six local exemption boards. British subjects between the ages of IS to 22 and 31 to Al and those between the ages of Fl and 31 who have not registered will be re- quired to register on this occasion and will be given 30 days in which to enlist with the British or Ca- nadian forces if they desire to join their own forces and unless they do, will be drafted just as cita- zens of the United States are. If they have taken out their first pa pers they are still British subjects and will be required to register as same.
 No Birmingham men will be reg istered before tomorrow and those who will be away from home on registration day must secure cards from boards in the towns where they are and send registration card back to some relative to de- liver to inc local bonrd on Sep tembcr IF.
 A corps of workers arc busy at the office of the local exemption boards registering travelling men and others who wish to send their cards to their home boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

At o'clock tomorrow morning MT. Densmore will be formally greeted at the Tutwiler hotel by the reception committee, of which. James J. smith Is chairman Henry Dean, vice chair man, and the following are members; Dr. Frank Willis Barnett, A. C. Crow der, President N. A. Barrett of the city commission, John T. Yeatman, Gregory Johnston, R. F. l.. Connolly, T. J. Kennamer, B. A. Bonaghan, w. Carson Adams. Karl Landgrebe, J. E. Rogers of Bessemer, Dr. George K. Stuart. Father James Coyle, T. j. Crittenden, J. G. Whitfield and Fred Shireman.
 Manufacturers, business men and labor representatives generally are also invited to meet Mir. Densmore at the hotel at this time.
 Shortly after this welcoming incl dent occurs, the head of Uncle Sam's great labor recruiting agency will be taken for q visit of inspection through the Birmingham industrial district. In the opinion of many prominent men of the city the visit of MT. Densmore is a significant event.
 During the day tomorrow members of the formal reception committee will extend greetings to other guests, in- cluding MT. Jones, who is already here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
CAPT. UNDERWOOD BACK IN AMERICA Shrapnel Wound in Leg, Re- ceived at Ourcq, Prac-
 tically Healed Up

Capt Oscar w. Underwood, .Ir., ar rived from France last week and his wound has practically healed ID, ac- cordirg 10 f-iend of the family who saw him last week in New York.
 He was wounded by a piece of shrap- mel when he was our on the frcnt line during the engagement at the Ourcq river in the second battle of the Marne in July where so many other Alabama boys shed their blood in freedom cause. A splinter from the shell went through the flcsny part of his leg just above the knee, but did not strike the bone.
 Captain Underwood returned with a great number of American officers wnc have seen service and were brought back to this country to assist in train ing the new units for European seiv- ice 1t is understood that Captain Underwood is still in New York await- ing assignment to his new divicion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
GENERAL M'CLEERY
 APPOINTS AIDES FOR !. THE LIBERTY PARADE

At meeting of the parade commit tee of the fourth Liberty Loan commit tee yesterday George McCleery was elected grand marshal of the parade that will feature the opening of the campaign on September 2s. Mir. Mc- Cleery is chairman of the parade com
 mittee and protested against being elected grand marshal. He contended that being chairman of the committee was honor enough for one man, but , the other members of the committee said he was big enough for both honors and silenced his objections. Chairman and Grand Marshal Me Cleery announced the following ap- pointments: Chief of staff, in charge of formation of parade, Gen. John T. Yeat- man. Chief of staff in charge of music, Gen Coleman Blach. Aides General (Mrs.) R. A. Mullins of the woman's division. Gen. c. A. Brown of the public schools
 Gen. Jake Burger of the fraternal or ders.
 Gen. B. c. Cox of the Sunday schools. Gen. B. w. c. Yarbrough of the mili- Gen. Arnold Masberg of the stores Gen. James A. Downey of the farm products.
 Gen. F. F. Butler of the special fea- tures
 Gen. w. A. currie of the allied armies
 Gen. oscar Adams of the colored di- vision.
 Speaking of the parade and the plans
 for it. Grand Marshal McCleery said: "Whatever public opinion may be as to parades the government has ordered us to have a parade in Birmingham, and 1t is the duty of all organiza tions named to participate in it regardless of personal sacrifices. Congratulations not already provided for and which desire to become units are invited to communicate with Claude Estes, secretary of the campaign com mittee. at Liberty Loan headquarters. "It is our purpose to make this pa- rade well worth seeing, spectacular and impressive. We are going to have a number of novel stunts interspersed through the formation, perhaps, the Kaiser in a cage, Uncle Sam. larger than life, and other picturesque presenta- tions in variety"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
EXTENSIVE PLANS IFOR CONFERENCE OF | WOMEN WORKERS Every Woman Liberty Loan County Chairman in State
 Expected to Attend "TRENCH LUNCHEON' PLANNED FOR VISITORS 4 Large Number of Women From Various Counties Over the State
 Have Already Accepted l @ Invitation

The womap's state Liberty Loan ex- plans for the state conference, which will be held in Birmingham Friday. Ev- cry county chairman in the state is ex- pectcd to attend this meeting.
 most attractive feature of the cons ference is a trench luncheon" which will be given at 1 o'clock This luncheon will be carried out as nearly as possible soldiers at the front are served their meals in the trenches.
 There will be only 200 reservations made for the luncheon and it is important that all women who wish to attend se- cure their tickets at the woman's Liberty Loan headquarters before noon tomorrow. when the sale of tickets will close.
 The conference programme is as fol- lows:
 MORNING SESSION
 Call to order by state chairman, Mrs. Solon Jacobs.
 Address by Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin, chairman Sixth federal reserve district.
 Roll call and two-minute reports from county chairmen.
 Address by officer from French com mand at Camp Mcclellan.
 Trench luncheon, 1 to 2;30 D. m.
 Address by Sergeant Haght of the Canadian army, survivor of the Black Watch regiment and one of tho famous Thirty Miners"
 Pianologue, Mrs. John Turner.
 Song, Clark Gillespy
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 Presiding officer, Mrs, John McNeel. vice chairman.
 Reading, war poems, Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher
 Explanatory talks by members of state executive committee, tD Mrs. w. |. Grubb, auditor. Regulations Governing Expense Accounts;'' (bl Mrs. Philip Oster. speakers bureau; Co Mrs J. F. Horn- ady, press work; (d) Mrs Rhodes Boy kin. Distribution of supplies.
 General discussion
 number of women from the various counties of the state have already ac- cepted the invitation to attend the con- ference. They are as follows:
 Mrs. Lillian s. Cheely. Lamar; Mrs. M. w. Carlisle, Randolph; Mrs A. II. Dabbs. Pickens; Mrs. ,fJ. L. Comings. Baldwin Mrs M. l. Hoskins, Lauder dale; Mrs. Watt Brown, St. Clair: Mrs. Stephen Thompson, Calhoun; Mrs. Frank Rainer and Mrs. J. R. Mddlebrooks, Coffee; Mrs. NJ. M. Mccall. Lee; Mrs. Sallie A. Stewart; Chiffon; Mrs. Freq J. Coenig, Shelby; Mrs ]. E. Daly. Gull man; Mrs. N. M. +. Alexander Au- tauga; Mrs. Richard H. Clarke, Houston, Mrs. Elma Cartwright, Limestone; Mrs. J. S. Paden. Mrs. T. c. Ewing. Mrs. N. A. Robinson. Etowah: Mrs. l.. H. Baker, Dallas; Mrs, Ruth H. Reddoch.. Cren- shaw Mrs Ada G. Welch, Clarke; Mrs. w. H. Minchener, Pike; Mrs. Ira Welch Lowe, Marengo; Mrs. J. B. Lagomar- sino. Colbert; Mrs. B. B. Finklea, Mon- roe; Mrs A. M. Hollingsworth, Cham bers; Mrs. Annie Benners, Hale; Mrs. Rhett Goode, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Private Scott Will Address Meeting at
 the Civic Association

Private John Scott of the Canadian army, who will tour Alabama and speak under the auspices of the four-minutc men, will address joint meeting of the four minute men and the woman's di- vision at the Civic association tonight al 8 o'clock, at which time he will tell of his experience while German prisoner of war
 Private Scott was a prisoner in Ger many for two and one-half years, and i. one of the most interesting speakers ever heard in Birmingham. He has some very interesting things to tell the four minute men and all members of this organiza- ton are requested to bep resent.
 Plans for the work during the fourth Liberty Loan drive will be made at this meeting and number of important mat. ters will be taken up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

Harris Dickson, the noted southern writer, will arrive early tomorrow. Governor Henderson is expected from Montgomery at 12:S0, noon. Joe Chap pie of Boston, editor of the National Magazine.~wil arrive at 1:50 D., m.
 Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor wired his regrets at not being able to come to Birmingham, stating that he was detained in Washington by important business.
 Leonard Blakey. director of person. nel for the air nitrates corporation, which Is constructing the great plant at Muscle Shoals, will arrive some time tomorrow, and the first femi- nine touch to the proceedings will then be added, for Mir. Blakey wired that he will bring with him Ida Mae WIl- son., recently appointed as employ ment manager ros- women at Muscle Shoals, after a successful employment service in industries at Spokane, Wash, and the completion of the government war course at Rochester, New York.
 Committees in charge of tomorrow's eventa which now seems assured Of a success far beyond the expecta. tions of it's local promoters, unched at the Tutwiler at l o'clock yester- day. and the various chairmen report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Lieut.. Glen Newton
 Wounded in France

J. V. Newton received letter yester- day stating that his brother, Lieut. Glen Newton, 167th regiment Rainbow di- vision, had been wounded during the re- cent drive made by his regiment and was now in French hospital
 The letter was received by Lieutenant Newton's mother, Mrs. J. 0, Newton os Slocumb, and was forwarded to MT Newton at Birmingham. There were not particulars regarding the nature of the wound received but it was said not to be severe, and Lieutenant Newton request ed his mother not to worry about him, as he was receiving the best of reatment | When war was first declared Lieuten- ant Newton enlisted as private from Slocumb and was later given a lieuten- ants commission He is 23 years old and has number of friends in Birming- ham, where he has often visited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

Jerome Jones of Atlanta, editor of the Journal of Labor of that city, southern organizer of the American Federation of Labor, and delegated per sonal representative of President sam uel Gompers, was the first of the in vited guests for Birmingham big eff ficiency rally at Capitol park tomor- row evening, to reach the city.
 Mr. Jones arrived early yesterday morning and was yesterday greeted at the Motion hotel by numerous friends and prominent labor. leaders of Birmingham. He expressed him self as very much pleased to be here on this occasion, when labor efficiency for winning the war" will be given additional emphasis.
 A wire from Washington yesterday brought the information that Director General Jchn B. Densmore of the Uni ted States employment service, depart ment of labor, will arrive here at 7.ao this evening" He will be met first by District Superintendent Cliff Williams, who returns from Muscle Shoals this morning. and by other of- ficials of the employment service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Children's Patriotic League
 to Have Picnic Today

The Chldren's Patriotic league will en- joy picnic at East Lake park today and Mrs. T. l.. Bissell. chairman of the child welfare committee of the national
 council of defense. announces that ears
 with traiers to carry the children to the
 park will leave the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street at 1o:N
 O clock More than 1000 free tickets have been distributed and the children ex- peet to have wonderful time on this occasion.
 Following the picnic dinner and the va . rious arfusements of the park a patriotic
 programme will Der endered by the chil- . dren at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Witt S Condition Was
 Unchanged Last Night

The condition of J. R. Witt. fireman at the North Birmingham fire station, who was shot and seriously wounded near the station Monday night remains un- changed.
 It is alleged that Witt was shot by his brother-in-law, Nose Bice, who was arrested and placed in the city Jall pending the recovery of MT. Witt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
Ullman Receives Call to Become Major-Judge
 Advocate of Army

M. M. UllmaH former city attorney has received orders from the government to report in Washington September 2u t., become major-judge advocate of the army.
 MT Uliman is making preparations to answer his country's call, and stated last night that hes would leave next Wednesday for the national capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
ALABAMA TAXES UP
 ! PERSH|NG PATRIOT IDEA IN EARNEST
"Black Jacks Birthday Message From Alabama Will Cheer Him and His
 Boys Over There

Tho idea of sending General Pershing and his Alabamians D congratulatory telegram on Friday. the 18th. the anni-
 versary of "Blacs Jacks" birth. has. expanded with a plan to have Pershing
 patriotic meetings all over Alabama as a prelude to the message that is to hes Lflashed across the seas.
 R. w. Ewing, chairman of the ner- chants division of the Alabama War Savings committee sent out telegra.ns yesterday to county merchant chair men requesting them to cooperate with county directors in arranging such meetings, with speeches, music
 and other inspiring features. | Pershing patriotic enrollment sta tions Tn Birmingham continue tc null tiply. Be Pershing patriot" is the legend which captures citizens and
 strangers alike everywhere in Greater Birmingham
 l NEW ENROLMENT STATIONS X Pershing enrolment stations have 1 been established in the following 1 houses in addition to tho lengthy list already published:
 Williams Music House. J. F.. Cain. Burnett x Johnson. Parisian Co, Starr I Piano Co, Brown Stamp Parlor, Star | Ih. nett Cigar company, Louis Saks Cloth ing company, Eugene Jacoos' Drug Store. Mrs. !. H. Roll Steele smith Dry Goods company, Odum, Bowers & White. Porter Clothing company, swift 1 Swift & Co.. Postal Telegraph com pany, Wells Quality Shop. Greenwood i Cafe, American Flower Shop, FaullS-
 ner Novelty company, Simon Klotz SmithaT aTfrcckmorton Real Estate and
 Insurance company. r. W. Wooiworth | Second avenue: Binder Elevator and Electric company. Martha Washington company. c. E. Kinney company. Inc. | $. and H. kress company. w. M Swin, Mrs.<J. w B. Chambers, Traders Ma ] tional Bank Mike Solomon. Herzog- Thompson company, Drennen Depart
 ment Store, Dewberry Drug company l E. $. Curtin. Matthews Electric com pary. The Alabanla Home Building and | Loan association, kllgore Furniture company, French Dry Cleaning com pauy, Terreson Kodak Shop. Joe Levy. | Burger Dry Goods company. Jas Finder l Washington Market, West End Drug company. T. J. Carson, G. l.. Chamblees
 C. w Hanell, Birmingham Drug com | pany. Moseley Grocery company Maloney's Barber Shop, Brown Jewel and Optical company
 l POPULAR OVER STATE 1 Letters and telegrams received at l state headquarters indicate that the Pershing patriot enrolment is as popu- l lar throughout the state as 1t is in Bir
 mingham The rolls which will be sent | to General Pershing will be quite
 bulky. and they will represent very large sum contributed by Alabamians
 to the support of our armies in the | field
 1 According to figures computed at state headouarters the cash sales of War Savings Stamps in this sSate to date are $G.5s0,000. Cash sales in August were $396.626. These cash | sales. 1t is pointed out. are only a tishe compared with the millions pledged in the great War Savings drive in June tAs these pledges mature -Alapama's standing amorg the states mounts | steadily, and attest the good work done
 by the state committee and the county organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
U. s. Marines Allowed to
 Vote Wherever Possible

Marine recruiting officers in Birming- ham are in receipt of a message from b. B. Jones, Jr.. officer in charge Of south eastern recruiting division, authorizing tl em to cooperate with state officials, as far as is practicable. in giving en- listed men the opportunity of voting in state elections, without interfering with tho needs of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

Exclusive of the engine. the average airplane contains 1926 nails, 3377 screws, s20 steel claInpings, 79s forgings, ITS turn buckles. s pounds of aluminium and rela- tive quantities of varnish, rubber. linen, wood, e.c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
The First National Bank of Birmingham. Alabama
 Statement, August 31. 1918

Loans and Discounts ...... .sl2.o6s, ,531. .o6 Overdrafts .. ....... l.207.12 conn of Letters of Credit l,2O0.0O U. $. Bonds (par) . 1.500,O00.O0 IJ S Treasury Certificates 3,236, ,000. % Liberty Loan Bonds ..... 665, % State of Alabama Bonds... 121,000.U0
 Bank ................ 90,000.0O Other Stocks and Bonds... 1,25S,050.02 Banking House .......s 360, 100000 Other Real Estate ........ 41.53490 CASH
 In Vault ...s 475.2671s With Banks 4.2SO,7251S - With U. $.
 Treasurer 96.00000 T With Fed
 R serve
 Bank ..... 1.7s7.Osoo7- 6.5Ss.0s2.4s
 s25.ss7. .955.5s Capital Stock 1.'.........s 1.5oo.ooo.oo Surplus and Profits . 1,591, ,509.64 Reserved for Taxes ...... 37.520.00 Circulation ... .....,..... 1.4Oo,o00.oo Credit !. .............. - 100000 Individual S1S,41S,S6I.55 Bank ..... 2.026.36434 U. $. ..... 125,000.00 Federal Re-
 serve Bank. 14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

but our sacrifices are nothing compared with what the boys in the trenches anst
 n the battlefields of France have had
 to suffer. We must do whatever is in our power to help win the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11
EDUCATION AN ESSENTIAL


 "President Wilson and Secretary Baker have both warned the American people not to permit the emergencies of way time to interfere with the edu- cation of the children. Europe's most impress message to America today is a message of warning-a messaEe born of a deep and bitter experience during more than four years of cruel warfare: Amid all your sacrifices, no not sacrifice the future citizenship of your country. Let not the prolonged agones of war ever deprive your chl dren of their birthright. Do not let the needs of the hour. however de- handing or its burdens how ever heavy, or it's perils however threatening or it's sorrows however heart-breaking, make you unmindful of the defense of tomorrow: conserve. endure taxation and privation. suffer and sacrifice, to assure those whom you have. brought into the world that it shall be not only safe but a happy place for them.' Thus speaks France in her message to America through het minister of education. And England, through the president of the English board of education, speaks to us as follows: At the beginning of the war
 (Continucd on Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-11

training in the school room those who shall become the defenders of Ameri- can democracy at home and abroad.
 There are today too many people who are disposed to neglect the educa- tion of their children until the war is over. This is a great error and should be combated on every hand. Sacri- fees are necessary. but the sacrifice of the child should be the very last. We may suffer for the want of fine buildings and adequate equipment; we may even be forced to suffer incon- veniences and endure discomfort. but fine buildings, equipment and comfort able surroundings are not the great essentials. We may wait for these until the war is over but we will keep the children in school and we will give them the best that loyal and pa- triotic people can give them.