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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
POLICE COURT TRANSFORMED

High up on the top floor of great stone building formerly used as po- lice court in Via Governor Vecchio, Rome, is the Asilo della Patria, estab- lished during the first months of the war by the Roman committee for civil relief This asilo, or home for war orrhans and motherless children Of sc ldiers at the front cares for some 200 of Italy's future citizens. Dressed all in white--clean, healthy-l looking, happy youngsters-one seeks in vain among them for sign of the "institu- tional" bearing. That popular, and oftentimes justified belief in the dispiriting effect of institutions nec- essary rules is here quite dispelled. Instead one marvels at an atmos- phere, quiet with peace rather than suppression. and tinged with the spirit of love and kindness. It is intansi
 ble and difficult to define but the Comitato Romano, founder of the in- stitution, points to the asilo's direc- tress, Signora Ida Magliocchetti For Signora Magliocchetti is the heart and soul of the institution. It is a big job to mother 200 children, but this is what the directress of the Asilo della Patria does To see her among tl' em is to understand the homelike at-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
ARTISTS ENJOY
 EAST LAKE PICNIC
First of Series of Free Pic nics Largely Attended.
 Methodist This Week

The first of a series of free picnics being given by the management of East Lake park was enjoyed by the Baptists of the city this week, the number of Baptists registering was 1152, but in all more than 20O0 people attended.
 All day the children enjoyed the four free attractions, Over the Top, Through the Trenches, the merry go-round and the bathing beach to their hearts delight.
 An interesting as well as enjoyable feature of the day was the community sing at o'clock in the afternoon when number of patriotic songs were sung by the grownups as well as the children. The Rev. H. H. Hibbs, pastor of the Ruhama Baptist church led the devo- tional exercises while Mir. Slack of West End led the singing with Miss Merle Beasley of East Lake at the piano.
 Perhaps the most interesting feature on the days programme was the award ing of the cash prizes for attendance. Olive Branch church won the $25, the Ruhama Baptist $15, and the Sixty-sixth street church BIO.
 T. D. Moore is director of these free picnics, and he announced Thursday, August 29, the Methodists will be the guests of the park All Sunday school superntendents and pastors who have not received their free tickets for dis tribution are requested to call at the off, fee of B. C. Cox, tenth floor of the Jef- ferson county bank building and get their supply so as to have them for the children on Thursday.
 The Presbyterians of this city will en- joy the day at the park on September and tickets and placards can be secured at the office of MT. Cox any time between now and then, however, MT. Moore wishes to meet all pastors and superintendents of Presbyterian churches at MT. Cox's office on the morning of August 30, to receive these supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
IS PRIMARILY PATRIOTIC

The purpose of the orchestra's visit to America" said MT. Key, 'is pririari- fly patriotic. I think nothing could more adequately express the motive that prompted France to send its best loved musical organization over herq than desire to pay, through the me- dium of music, a tribute to the citizens of a nation that has done. as it is ao- ing so much for the benefit of hu- manity.
 Tho French American Musical Art Association of New York was asked by the French high commission to ar range for the United States tour. It would appear that all which it is de- sired to have carried out will be com piled with. because the executive com nittee of the association includes Henry P. Davison. Otto H. Kahn, chair man. William K. Vanderbilt, MyroR T. Herrick Clarence H. Mackay. John D :. Rockefeller, Jr., and Henry c. Prick.
 This orchestra was formed nearly 100 years ago. which makes it the old est extant. Also it is held by connois- seurs to be one of the first four or five which may be heard anywhere
 "The Patriotic symphony concert which we all hope Birmingham is to have will yield many features; but rone that carry g more poignant 5ienifi- canoe than the playing of those two great national anthews. La Marseil- laise and The StarSpangled Ban- ner'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
MOTHERLESS SOLDIER

Camp Mcclellan, Ala, August 20 1918.
 Dear Mother: Your kind letter of August 19 received and contents noted, for which please accept my hearty thanks You note that I take the liberty of calling you mother. Well, I lost my father when I was 1 year old, and my mother when I was 8; hence. I feel you are taking such a personal interest in me by extending such invitations to me.
 You ask me as to what I need, well I can purchase anything a fellow needs, but you know money can't buy all things such as mother and good home. I am in the army and, therefore, you can send me a package of good homemade food. I would enjoy it immensely of course, and I would not mind you send- ing me something to read and smoke, as they don't sell any of the smokes l like.
 I'm up and out of my sick bed, and expect to leave the hospital any day, therefore please take notice of my com pany address. I will be so pleased. and will consider it such a pleasure to met you personally.
 While reading your letter a friend of mine, who is confined in bed next .o me, asked me to write to you, as he felt as though he would also love to know such a good woman as you He will be confined to his bed for at least 90 or 6n days more and would like to hear from you.
 Again thanking you for your kindness, with best wishes and hoping to meet you personally soon. I am
 YOUR SOLDIER BOY.
 This letter was received by one of the warmest hearted women in Birmingham who had offered to adopt motherless soldier. It may, perhaps, suggest to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
OPELIKA

Opelika, August 24-(speciaD-R. N. Botsford, prominent farmer of the Farmvile community, and his negro chauffeur were seriously injured in an automobile acident which occurred near Sturkie, 12 miles north of this city, when the car capsized and entrapped both men underneath. Assistance arrived in time and the men were extricated from their perilous position and brought to this place and given medical attention. MT. Bots- ford sustained broken ribs and internal injuries which are said to be serious. The negro chauffeur was not seriously hurt.
 selects were inducted into the service of the United States army here at 6:00 o'clock Friday afternoon and left this morning for Camp Hancock at Augusta, Ga. The canteen committee of the local Red Cross chapter served ham sand wiches with home made bread and fruits and cake to the boys on the eve of departure.
 Friday morning another increment of 63 Lee county negro draftees were en- trained here for Camp Mcclellan at An niston. Before leaving they were marched to the Red Cross rooms and each select served with box of fruit and cigarettes.
 Bullard Harris. stamp clerk at the post onlce here, has rendered his resignation to take effect as soon as his successor can be appointed. Mir. Harris has ac- cepted a lucrative position with the Sam ford-L.owe wholesale grocery company.
 Robert Capps has resigned his place with the Standard Oil company and has accepted position with the John Whit field company in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
By ETHEL GILLEN CONVENTION NOTES


 The Red Cross convention. held in New Orleans on the 18th, 16th and 17th of this month. was well attended, about 300 delegates coming from the three state-Alabama, Mississippi and Louis- iana-comprising the gulf division.
 The delegates stayed at the Grune- wald hotel, or the top floor of which the sessions were held in a large au- ditorium. Leigh Carroll, manager of the gulf division, presided on the first morning. and at the subsequent meet ings the chairmen of woran's work from Birmingham and Jackson, Mss were asked to preside.
 most interesting talk or paper was given by the division head of every department of woman's work, and when the convention was over the del egates met all of these officers per- sonally and received information on every subject desired. In this way they were greatly benefited and were able to bring home a great deal of useful information.
 The main objects of the convention were the change in chapter organiza- tion and the new allotment plan for the gulf division. From now on there will be but one chapter in every coun- ty or parish. all the other Red Cross centers becoming branches of the cen- tral chapter. As Jefferson county is already organized on this plan. there will be no change in the Birmingham chapter. Mrs. Catherine Moberiy has succeeded MT. Leppert as chairman of development, and will shortly go through the three states reorganizing the counties.
 By the new allotment plan, each chapter is supplied by the gulf divi- sion with material already cut, and no chapter i5 allowed to buy any thing at home. The articles are cut out by the thousands by electric machinery, and there is ill consequence a great sav- ing of labor and expense. The dele gates to the convention visitedE the cutting center, where this interest ing work was going on. and were also taken to the New Orleans chapter headquarters, and to the imposing of fices of the gulf. division in the New Orleans postoffice.
 They were given luncheon and din- ner at the Grunewald, with music by the army and navy bands and talks by American and French officers, and one evening were the guests of the Liberty theatre. In spite of the heat New Orleans was thronged, and the ar cade of the Grunewald, which extends through the hotel from one street to another, was always gay with the pret- ty summer costumes of girls the breezy white suits of sailors and the uniforms of French and American of- ficers It seemed to the visitors typi- cal of New Orleans that one night there should have been parade with music, ending with the hanging of the Kaiser in effigy. When they left the military figure, in high boots and shining helmet, was still suspended from a telegraph pole on Canal street.
 In conclusion, the members of the Birmin gham Red Cross chapter may be gratified to know that it is regarded as one of the star chapters of the gulf division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
KILBY WILL MAKE
 CLEAN SWEEP AT
 STATES CAPITOL
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of the senate Of course he will have the opportunity to preside over that body only on such occasions as Lieu tenant Governor Nathan L. Miller who won the nomination at the primary election by large majority over the anti-amendist candidate is absent.
 Walter Miller of Tuscumbia is candidate for clerk of the senate, and it is understood that he has the sup- port of the leaders in the amendist majority. which, if true, assures his election
 Fred Gormley, a Montgomery news paper man, and J. Q. Adams of Ozark. Dale county, are candidates for clerk of the house. Both have strong sup port among the amendist leaders, and the contest between them is expected to be one of the liveliest to come be- for that branch of the legislature There may be other candidates for the office before the legislature convenes but if So their names have not yet been mentione ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
MOTOR CORPS

Mrs. Edith Haspl of New Orleans, di- rector of the gulf state motor corps of the American Red Cross will be in Bir- mingham Monday to hold a conference with the captain and lieutenants of the Birmingham motor corps. Members of the local motor corps are looking for ward with great deal of interest 70 Mrs. Haspl's visit and Mrs. Terrell, captain of the Birmingham organization, urges everyone to attend the conference. as Mrs. Haspl will have some things of great importance to say to the local cap tains and lieutenants of the motor corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

ham citizens: Dr. N. A. Barrett, presi- dent of the city commission; John Hornady, chairman of the department of education: pr Phillips superintend- ent of the public schools; Mss Kits, supervisor of music in the public schools; R, S. Munger, J. w. Donnelly, John l.. Raul, Simon KlotZ, French consul: Judge William l.. Fort, Dr. NJ S. Barnweli, ] Mercer Barnett, presi-
 dent of the Kiwanis club; Mrs. John Lcndon. of the women's division of tho Red Cross, and Mrs. w. p. Smith, Mrs
 Victor H. Hanson and other citizens
 who have q pride in Birmingham s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Camp Jackson Leads
 in Physical Activities

Atlanta August 24.-Camp Jackson, at Columbia, s. C., led the camps in the southeastern department of the Y M c. A. in physical activities dur ing the month of July, according to statistics just compiled at southeast ern headquarters here. Fort Oglethorpe and Camp Gordon. at Atlanta, were next in the order named.
 During the month 1,SS3,599 soldier and sailor spectators watched 625,245 of their fellows engaged in the various sports A total of 56,142 games, meets. bouts and other contests were con- ducted under "Y'' auspices.
 In popularity baseball ranked first, with boxing and track and field sports closely following.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

to the law in Kentucky and in a few other states.
 The Alabama underwriters, at their convention in Montgomery on SepteEi- Der 1S and 14, it is understood, will have this matter up for considerati tion. and take steps to actively oppose the adoption of any workmen's -compensa- tion act.
 The Alabama Farmers union and the Alabama Federation of Labor will go before the legislature with a peti- ton asking that the convicts be taken out of the coal mines, and the farm- CTS will ask that they be worked on the public roads. They will also urge the passage of laws looking to the eradication of the cattle tick. and for better educational facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Alabama Casualties

Jesse Adams, Waterloo, died of wounds.
 Robert Leroy Lawrence, Ensley, died of accident or ether cause.
 Douglas B. Coins, Selma, wounded severely.
 Asa D. Cooley, 402 Hazle street, Birmingham, wounded in action (degree undetermined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such propor- tions in It's efforts to relieve suf- fering humanity that The Age-Her- aid will publish a Red Cross bulle- tin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
AIRY sCHOOLROOMs

There are two large, light, airy schoolrooms in the asilo one for the older children and one for the younger, some not more than three or four years old. In the dining room are rows of tables and tiny chairs Ca few high chair") and before each place folded bib with shining cup placed over it. In the sleeping rooms are rows of white beds, over some the name of the private donor, and all as immaculate and fresh as the beds of any well regulated home.
 In the spacious assembly hall, whose walls are hung with pictures of the royal family and past and present great of Italy. the children meet for gymnastic training, singing and the asilo's festivities. Ranged in even rows they go through their setting up' exercises each day to the brisk count of their gymnastc director Arms up. out, down! Up on their tip toes with deep breath. Down agaIn they exhale. Surely the straight ness of their little figures, the sturdi- ness of little legs can be attributed in part at least to this wise training. Are besides, the gymnastic exercises they are taught the dancing games fa- miliar to our American kindergartens
 A PICKED CHORUS
 Perhaps it is only to be expected of Italian children that they can sins Caruso and others have made us feel that to be Italian is to be able to sing. A picked chorus of these little ones of the Asilo della Patria most ably up- hold the reputation of their country. A scant 30 of them. their voices fill the large assembly hall as they pour forth the impassioned notes of their patriotic songs.
 So beneficial to the general health of it's inmates is the life and regime of the Asilo della Patria that new corners to the institution can gener- ally be recognized by their pale, thin faces among the ruddy round ones of the others. But should there be one who needs something besides the good food and excellent care of the insti- tuition, he or she is sent to a seasiGe home, run in connection with the asilo, and another of the numerous &C., tivities of the Roman committee for civil relief. There, to good food and wisely directed exercise, is added the benefit of bracing salt air
 Through Colonel Apolloni, president of the Roman committee for civil re- lief who is also liasion officer with the American Red Cross commission in Italy, the American organization has been able to assist in a material way the Asilo della Patria and other of the committees civil institutions. Par ticularly in the supply of foodstuffs does the Red Cross feel it has hal it's share. however slight, in filling out the cheeks and bringing color 10 the faces of the children of this most model aSi1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
ATTENTION, CAPTAINS

All captains are urgently requested to give the day that is required of them at the inspection table at headquarters Report to supervisor of surgical dress ings and arrange for your day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
KEY DISCusSESePLANS

Pierre " R. Key, music editor of the New York World. and a voluntary worker in the cause. will meet Tues day afternoon in the reading room. of the Chamber of Commerce with rep resentatives of the foremost organiza- ticns of Birmingham, and many promi nent citizens in discussion of the best procedure to be taken to arrange for La Societe des Concerts du Con- servatoire de Paris" being brought here.
 Those who have signified their ap proval of the enterprise and promised to attend are: Arthur c. CroWder pres ident of the Chamber of Commerce Pascha1 c. Shook, president of the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross E. H. Andrews. president of the Ro- tary club; Charles H. Harold. secretary of the Civic association: Mrs. George H Davis, of the Music Study club, and other officers of that organization; B. B. Burton. F.. W. Barrett !. J. Smith and others
 Invitations have likewise been sent to many additional prominent Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

There are still 1000 sweaters to be made for our Red Cross allotment. The time for making them has been extended to September 15, which will allow ample time for knitters. Please come to the knitting department, which is open Tues days and Saturdays and get wool for I sweater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
RED CROSS BULLETIN

me mosphere of this institution-and the natural, easy. wellmannered de- meanor of the children as well. It is saio at the asilo that the only pun ishment for i'll behavior needed is for Sienora Magliocchetti to say that she will remain at home and not come to see them. Immediately the most un- rrly are reduced to tears and peni- fence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Paris Conservatory Orches- tra Sent to America by the
 French Government
TO CONFER TUESDAY
 TO HANDLE DETAILS
Trip Is to Be Tour of Sentiment Expressed in Music"-Orches- tra Contains Eighty-Six
 Musicians

Birmingham, whose patriotism has been proven again and again, will prob- ably be one of the 50 fortunate United States cities to be visited by La So- ciete des Concerts du Conseryatoire de Paris (the Paris Conservatory symphony Orchestral when that or ganization comes to this country in October.
 The French government is dispatch ing it's most treasured musical society to the land which has sent it's soldiers to fight alongside the poilus, as fur ther evidence of its affection for the American people. It is to be a tour of sentiment, expressed through the me- dium of music, with S6 musicians ap- bearing, some of whom have served on the western battle front and have been decorated for their heroic conduct un der fire.
 Tn the event that negotiations now pending are satisfactorily concluded, Birmingham's concert will take place on Wednesday. October 23, and will come as the climax of certain cere- monies forming what will be desig- mated Fri Color Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

Pay your Red Cross pledge at the Birmingham Trust and Savings company to MT. w. H. Manly. Checks should be made payable to the second Red Cross war fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
GAUZE WORKERS

Gauge workers are needed on Saturday afternoons at headquarters. Would be glad to have some unit take tables for Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Days CasualtyList

casualties are reported by the Comma nd ing General of the American Expedition ary Forces dncluded in above totaD: Killed in action ..........................6 $ Wounded severely in action .............. Wounded in action (degree
 undetermined ...........,............. Missing Tn acton ....................... In hands of enemy ................. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

, Washington, August 25.-The fol- lowing casualties are reported by the commanding general of the American expeditionary forces:
 Killed in action ........... 14 Missing in action ............... Is Wounded severely ............. III Died of wounds ............... Il Died from accident and other
 causes ........-......,.... II Died Of disease ..,..............-.... Wounded, degree undetermined. SC
 Total - .......-........,. l C9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
LIABILITIES COMPANIES OF
 POSE

It is understood that liability insur- ance companies will oppose the pass age of any workmen's compensation law by the next legislature, and fail ing in that. they will, is is said, try to have written into it an optional clause under which the employer may either 'contribute to the state fund or take out insurance with private corpora tion doing liability business. similar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
KILLED IN ACTION

Lieut.. James J. Mansfield, Concord, Mass
 Priyatcs:
 Timothy omeara Kyle Park. Ire land
 Herman c. Schmel.ng, Wauconda, Wash.
 Harry J. venneman, New Camtria. Missouri.
 Werner R. Wagner I<rupp, Wash Sidney Edwards, l'inedale, Wyo Alfred Giordano, Boston. Bernard Gudell, Wauwatosa, Wis George w League. Indianapolis. Joseph r. Lyons, Great Falls, Mont Calif
 Joseph A Ponczoch I:ozellvilie, Wis Roy P. Stone, Stoneham. Mass 1owan Tolokianik, Ekatolenoslav. Russia
 DIED OF WOUNDS Lieut. George A. BilabarroW, Maple wood. Mo.
 Corp George Eeyer, Los Angeles Corp. Arthur James Mueller. Mill waukee.
 Privates:
 Frank A Bilotta, Cairano, Italy. Peter Hapes, Tupolis, Naohoran, Greece.
 Jesse Adams. Waterloo, Ala. Earl w. Elliott. Falmouth, kN. Joseph W. Overholser, Knoxville. Tenn. Joseph NJ Rivers, Winchester \. H. Rohert Ecthwell, Bolton. Lancashire England. Edward F Sargent New York city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
PAY YOUR RED CROSS PLEDGE

others the undertaking of this noble work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

Washington. August 25.-The following