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hilarating by itself as to console US for
the comparative rarity Of nuance.
Mr.. Spcer-Simson makes a sympa-
thetic collaboration with M. Caro-Del-
vaille. He is. in some instances, on
surer ground in the matter of delicacy.
Some Of his portraits in very low re-
lief are executed with an instructive
subtlety and are altogether successful.
But these are not, in the main, the
examples which seem to give the truest
report of his talent The faint. evan
cscent impression, though within his
scope and recorded, as we have said,
with not infrequent success, nevcrthe-
less does not touch us with a sense
of any especially individualzcd quality.
1t is precisely in proportion to the
stronger nature of his theme, and the
consequent heightening of the force in
his attack, that he increases the value
of his work. The charm of many of
his portraits of women does not blind
us to the fact that he is at his best
in the portraits of men. Boldness Of
relief, franker, fuller research into
form, richer play of light and shade
these expedients bring more quickly
70 the surface his essential quality as
a modeller. He has good faculty
Tor pattern. The head is always we'll
seen and we'll placed. He is discreet,
, too, in the matter of lettering and ac-
cessories generally. 1t is a comfort to
meet a medalist who knows when not
to be decorative. Mr.. Spicer-Sim
can be positively picturesque, when
need be, as several of his commemora-
tive pieces testify, but his portraits are
remarkable and should be cordially
praised for their fine simplicity. He,
like his painter friend, is a notably sin
cere and robust craftsman
A little pendant to the recent brilliant
exhibition of Primitives at the Klein
berger gallery is offered at the Enrich
gallery in the shape of a collection
/ of fourteen early religious paintings.
Among the Italian pieces there is
beautiful Ratfaellno del Carlo, a
panel that glows like jewel, and this
has good companion in a charming
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13

prehend the very essence of his per-
sonality. 1t is, to that extent, one
source of strength. Also, it is one
source of weakness. Appreciation of
him hinges upon the observers shrewd-
ness-and courage-and in recognizing
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13

listen to me, and have gone the other
way" He had color, when he chose to
go after it. There is an exquisite note
of blue in the big bonnet picture at
Durand Rucl's. But from the pictures
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13
Sending a Princeling
Upon His Way

During a winter season in Berlin
young Mrs. Griffin drove to join the
fashionable throng of ice skaters on
the lake. Wrapped in furs and a
charming air of reserve, she was grace
fully gliding about, when young
princelng of noble German house ap-
preached her and, sustained by certain
royal privileges, asked her to skate
with him. 1t was then that Berlin So
ciety was scandalized, and the Ameri-
can Ambassador. looking on, was moved
to an undiplomatic chucklc. She an
swered in excellent and audible Ger
man:
Your highness assumes the priv
ilege of an acquaintance which does not
exist" and, turning her back upon him,
she skated away. His highness climbed,
skates and all, into his carriage and
disappeared at furious pace
In later years Mrs. Griffin was
founder president OF the Society of
American Women ip London, of which
the Duchess of Marlborough was sub
scquent president.
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plates. done in Scotland Holland and
Spain, through the Moroccan set, down
to ctchings done during the war The
latest plate is one executed on the
SoMme front in 1917.
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Boche Ears in
A Silken Purse

for time and rest, she explained that
the uniform she wore was not intended
as tea gown, and that, moreover, she
was the coniidante of too many love
affairs and tales of woe to abandon her
post as Cupid and oracle into less ex-
perienced hands.
There is the tale of the contiding
Arab who consigned to her care a
small silhen bag whose atmosphere
was so overpowering that she was
finally forced to investigate its con-
tents. 1t was found to contain a choice
collection Of Boche ears. Miss Grif-
fin is so overcome by the recollection of
this incident that she cannot be in
duced to proceed, and the ultimate dis
position of these startling souvenirs
must remain q matter for speculation.
And then there are other tales of
less thrilling but, more deeply tragic
nature. Two young COUSINS of Miss
Griffin have fallen upon that field
whose sad harvest she helps to gather
and restore. One. Lieutenant Douglas
Griffin, Of the British forces, fell with
nine deep wounds and the loss of both
legs and hands. The other was a
brother of +. V. Lucas, the author. and
also gave his life.
Miss Griffin is the daughter of Hugh
Reid Griffin. a prominent member of
the American Chambers Of Commerce
of London and Paris and chairman Of
transportation of the American War
Relief Clearing House, and Mrs. Crit
fin, who, as a young American bride
in Europe was noted beauty and
of whom a prophetic incident is re-
lated
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13

Circulars are out for the fifty-first t
annual exhibition of the American
Water Color Society. 1t will be held
at the National Arts Club, opening to
the public on February 7 and lasting
until March 1. The Hudnut prize Of
5000 will be awarded
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13

The Municipal Art Society will hold
a public meeting at the National Arts
Club next Wednesday evening. Mr.
Ernest Pcixotto and others will speak
on "Camouhage and Protective Colora-
tiOn"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-13

A collection of etchings by James
McBey may be seen at the keppel
gallery. 1t ranges from his earlier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
BESSENER NEWS

Bessemer, November 15.-tSpecial) Much interest is being manifested iR the united war work drive and Besse- mer practically has secured her quota of s75.000, and when the round up is made tomorrow and Monday it is be- lieved that this city will go over the top with a good margin.
 J. F.. Haffner, chairman of the drive, is calling for volunteers on the ccm- mittees for tomorrow and Monday as there is quite a shortage of committee men on account of sickness among the volunteers and their families, and the workers are being greatly handicapped in covering their respective territories.
 The canvassers are being met with hearty response, according to Mir. Half ner, who states that the people of Bessemer are alive to the need of con- tributing 10 this fund to aid the sol- diers wEo so bravely fought for de- mocracy.
 The shortage of volunteers. is wcrk- ing a hardship on the committee who are forced to double up and give more time than they can afford to take away from their business Anyone wishing to assist in this work is re- quested to leave his name with James E. Morton. at the Morton Hardware company on Nineteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
POSTOFFICE RATING

More than 1,250,000 letters were mailed in Bessemer last year, according to statistics gathered at the local post office. which is q large increase over any figures obtained in the past This increase is taken as an accurate gauge for general increase in all lines of busi- ness in this city.
 The installation of a rev canceliing machine with a recording attachment at the local office made the estimate of letters handled possible. More than 500,000 letters have been cancelled since than five months. The receipts for Oc- and the office is now well within the required receipts entitling it to rating as first class office.
 The Red Gross committee in charge ot the Christmas cartons has distributed l large number to both white and col ored people, many of which have been returned ready for shipment to Besse- mer boys overseas. Mrs. George D. Waller chairman of the Bessemer branch of the American Red Cross, has charge of the distribution of cartons and is being ably assisted by q corps Of patriotic women. They request al' persons to prepare the packages foi the boys and return them at the earliest possible time, as no box will be ac- cepted at the local postoffice later than November 20, Thirty-six cents in stamps must accompany the package, which will be inspected by the commit tee in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Altrurian Literary club, which IS Ensley's last addition to .tis elua
 calendar. is. composed of young ladies
 and progressive. young married women who decided recently to adopt Fre-ch
 orphan. At their regular meeting
 Thursday with Mrs. sam Maxwell, the secretary gave the name of the little girl as Annie Gigott, aged years. Tho club will be responsible for the welfare of this little girl
 The club will dress IA dolls for inc Children's hospital under the auspices of the council of defense, and also are furnishing l 1 cloaks and hoods for the Mother Goose club to be sent to Belgian babies.
 At the meeting Thursday Mrs. Claude Eubanks was leader and the subject was Lowell and Holmes. The members gave quotations from the autocratic series. Miss Louise Petavin gave a talk on "The Recollections and Appre- citations of Lowell and Holmes;' Mrs William Scholl read "The Courtins-- Lowell; Miss Alma, Snapp read "The
 Latter Day Warning and read and discussion or The Chambered Nauti- lus," by Holmes; Mrs Albert Day gave
 a descriptive reading of Little Jour neys Into the Homes of Prescott and
 Bancroft: Mrs. Sam Maxwell gave se-
 lected readings from Parkman's Ore
 gon Trail The club members gave
 current events. The hostess served
 ices.
 There were 10 new members added to the personnel of the club. They are:
 Mrs. Royden Carter, Mrs. Brawner.
 Mrs. Steve Hogge, Mrs. Lemay McCree Mrs. Fred Alston Miss Grace HiIlhouse
 Miss Ethel Woods, Miss Gladys Eng- fish, Miss Daisy Stacy. Miss Theo Davis
 The next meeting will be Friday. No-
 vember 299. with Miss Carrie Beck ham.
 The Ensley Eiks had their opening ball of the season at the home on Ave- nue D last evening from g to F, which
 was largely attended. A large orches- tra furnished the latest dance music, the the spirit of gaiety prevailed as in former days before the war The Elks, who at all times strive to keep alive the social spirit of the com munity, and promote wholesome enter tainment and amusement for the young people, will give dances during the win
 ter, months every two weeks. A num- Der of special features have been planned by the social committee Fred McCree, who was hurt during street car collision Tuesday. is painful ly injured and is confined to his bed at his home on Avenue l. The home of Tony Pitzatola was damaged by fire Thursday evening that originated from the back porch, where some children were playing with torch. The fire department extinguished the flames after consider able damage was done. The house is located at 1516 Avenue H. Mrs. W. C.. McAfee has been appoint ed solicitor for donations for the fair to be held at the Hoover kitchen Mo- vember 25, 26 and 27. Mrs. McAfee's territory includes Central Park and surrounding territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
HELP WANTED-MALE

WANTED-Night watchman; shipping clerk; young man for wholesale store; two good bookkeepers; collector; rail- road clerk: shoe clerk; stove repair man; meat cutter; laundry driver i; carpenters: drug clerk; timers; min ing machine man; blacksmith helper; male cook, colored porters, steam shovel craneman; automobile electri clan: carpenter helpers; coal miners. experience not necessary; two colored office boys; colored porter for barber shop; other openings; anyone out of employment will do well to call or write us; we can place you in a good position; open Sunday till 4:30 D. m; apply in person or write. Bir- mingham Employment Co, 30S 21st st, N, third floor Alabama State Land Bldg, opposite courthouse, Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

OlLk PROF EKTlES FOR slALE-Oil and gas leases in Texas and Oklahoma and stock for sale in new company. Ex- cellent opportunity for investor. Ad- dress C. E. King, 413-414 World Bldg. Tulsa. Okla
 FOR LEASE-Best hotel in best town in west Alabama; we'll furnished, Ad- dress Grmsley Bros, Fayette, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

FOR SALE-Money-makin drug store at Sheffield, Ala, On account of the death of the proprietor. J. B. Bla- lock, this business will be sold to
 the highest and best bidder; right
 reserved to refuse any and all bids; stock drugs $15,00o; fixtures, s5OOo; also good will and 5-year lease on build ing; agents for Rexall lines, Nunnally' s candy; Eastman kodaks; sealed bids will be received until Tuesday moon, November 19; stock can be inspected any time until day of sale; the best location and one of the best paying drug businesses in Alabama. Mrs Sa- rah R. Blaloch, Sheffield, Ala. !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
Whole Crew Saved.

San Francisco, November IS. "A boas containing F Americans and two Fillipi- nos, members of the crew of the United States shipping board steamer Dumaru. burned m the South PHcific October 16, has arrived at Manilay H was announced here today The pemaru's crew Is all accounted for. says the announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
Special Grand Jury
 for Investigation of Murder and Lynchings

Tuscumbia, November 15.-Judse Charles P. Almon of the Eleventh judi cial circuit, with Attorney General Lloyd Tate in attendance, this morning convened a special court and grand jury to investigate the murder of Pa trolman John Graham of Sheffield and the lynchings of Will Byrd and Henry Whiteside. which followed on Saturday and Monday after the murder. Three negroes are in the Jasper county jail charged with complicity in the murder. The judges charge was strong one, the jury being cautioned to make ev- cry effort to indict the murderer or the patrolman as well as to ascertain |the members of the mobs causing the deaths of the two negroes.
 ley, who have been quite i'll at the home of their mother on Fourth avenue, are doing nicely.
 J. Marks of Gadsden is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Ike Marks for q few days. MT. and Mrs. w. B. Seymour have
 named their little daughter Emma Jean.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
CHILDREN's MINISTRIES

The auditorium of the Bessemer High school was filled to capacity last night when the Childrens minstrel was pre- scented under the capable direction of Mrs. E. l.. Michaelson.s About 50 children took part in the performance, which was one of the best amateur performances ever seen in this city and each number received it's share of applause, the spe- cialities being called on for several en- cores. neat sum was realized and will go to the united war work drive.
 The Roscoe c. Simmons auxiliary will render a programme Sunday in the in- terest of the united war work campaign Dr. J. E. F. Shaw of Central Alabama college will be the orator of the. evening. The Bessemer choral club and Lug Roberson's band will furnish music. Community House 3:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
Drs. DOzier & DOzier
Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear, Nose and Thfoat. Lungs. Heart, Liver, Stomach, Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the skin and the Pelvic Organs of rr.c and Women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
HELP wANTED-MALE
NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union
 News Co. Terminal station.
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

>e>~-s-~~S~-~~-~~L~~ ---~~>-~---~--~~<~~-~> clerk; young lady for jewelry clerk lady for music house clerk; floral clerk; experienced stenographer; girls for laundry; telephone Aoperator; two girls for factory work; good cook; maid for hotel; colored nurse for eld- erly person; if you are out of employment or desire to better your condition write or call at office; we can help you; correspondence solicited from out-of-town people wantingap apo- sitions for the winter in Birmingham. open Sunday till 4:30 D. m; apply, Manager, Birmingham Employment Co, S0S 21st st, N, Alabama State Land Bldg, opposite courthouse, Bir- mingham, Ala.
 WANTED--White gIr1s TOT wrapping and packing department; must be 2 over 16 years of age. American Ba- keries Co. 2Sth st. and Ave F. WANTED-Settled white woman for pantry and pastry work; Smust fur nish references. Apply B. M. Brasher, Motion hotel. WANTED--A good white cook and house. keeper; also good maid; married wom- an preferred Call Main 174S. WANTED-A maid; good wages, pleas ant home, by Mrs. Long, 1201 Virginia ave. Phone Main 4570-J.
 lady solicitors; pleasant work; good pay. Jack Binford, Hotel Morris.
 WANTED-An experienced cook Tor small boarding house. Call Main 2176.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS $700 Down Secures
 Florida Orange Grove

Twenty acres, in tillage: wire-fenced
 pasture; 70 orange, 35 grapefruit trees;
 also guavas, persimmons, strawberries,
 etc. Nearly new house, 2 big porches,
 good fishing in nearby lake, poultry,
 tool houses. Owner. making quick
 change makes low price s1750; if taken
 soon includes mule, harness, wagon,
 tools hog. poultry some furniture: 5
 acres with Groom house for $10o0,
 shown same trip. Details both page 66
 Strout's catalog; copy mailed free. E.
 A. Strout Farm Agency, Dept 7S5,
 Heard Bank Bldg, Jacksonville. Fla. FOR SALE-99 acres of good farming
 land, 60 acres in cultivation; all level,
 smooth land on rural route daily mail;
 near church and school; farm houses,
 outbuildngs, well wa atered miles from
 station (Chelsea) on the A., B. & A. R.
 R.; parties wishing to see, write me
 and I will meet them at station. Ad-
 dress T. c. Perrinan, Columbiana,
 Ala. Route ?. THE best Alabama river farm is for
 sale; 40 good houses, 2400 acres open
 land; IS miles woven wire fence;
 steamer landing, public highways,
 ginnery, store, school; for stock or
 subdivisions; in all 3400 acres at $2O
 an acre. Write~ for special descrip
 tion. Ingram Land Co, 312-14 Elm pire Bldg. Main 1197.
 FOR SALE-70-acre farm, level, fer
 tile land. part in virgin timber, run
 ming water. good 8-room house and outbuildings. including also general merchandise store; on pike road near railroad, station; IS miles from Chat tanooga, Tenn; big bargain; reason able terms; write or see owner. R. c. Jones, Rock Springs, Ga
 s135 GETS outfit of two good sound mules, substantial dray and a good set of harness; have no use for same. Phone Main 76s2-W.
 FOR SALE-Improyed S1-acre farm for sale, mile from Springvllle on pike
 road. Address Box 24, springville, Ala.
 FARM AND TIMBER LANDS FOR SALE~Af a bargain for quick E turn (account closing an estate) 12O0 acre Alabama river plantation; well timbered and watered, also contain | ing large quantities Portland cement rock deposits; perfect title. Address Postoffice Box 54s Miami, Oklahoma. WILL pay sL5 an acre cash for any Alabama land. V-54. Age Herald.
 If you want to buy or sell farm land. write Ingi am Land Go. Birmingham. LIVE STOCK
 II Oh cALEs--JuSI Tecelycu, 7 fcdTlOduS ol extra high-bred Jersey and Holstein milch cows, with young calves; some and 5-gallon cows in bunch: will take dry cattle in exchange. Union Stock Yards, z3d ave. and 24th st. Phone Main 10S0, at Birmingham Packing Co. TOR SALE-Best quality registered, big type, Poland China breed sows, boars, gifts and pigs; prices reasonable. Ad- dress Will E,. X Turley Mebane, Hunt ingdon, Tennessee. % FIFTY head of thoroughbred Durocs for sale; sows, gilts, males and pigs; l write your wants. Duroc-Jersey Stock l Farm, Beech Grove, Tenn.
 FOR sALE-Cow, 3 years. old; calf 3 weeks old. 1901 Hayes ave. Phone 1097-J Ensley. w. k. Mccain FOR SALE-40 hign-grade Shorthorn heifers. Thetford Farms, Boligee. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
REVIVAL MEETING

The revival meeting which is being held at the Church of God will continue through next week, service being held daily, Large crowds are attending the services and much interest is being man. ifested in same. Splendid music is, be. ing rendered by the Ryder Brothers quartet.
 This meeting is being conducted by thu pastor, the Rev. Monk, who will taks as his subject tomorrow morning, ''Ad. vertising Our Wares At the evening service the subject will be- Bidding Good-by to God The public is invited.
 PERSONALS
 Mrs. Schuyler Harris is critically i'll at her home on Clarendon avenue.
 Carl Bradley and Miss Blanche Brad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 PENAL

U. s. Government wants thousands clerks at Washington; men wom- en, girls, IS or over, sl06 month; Birmingham examina- tons December z; common ed- ucation sufficient, with our coaching; your country needs you: help her and live in Washington during war times; write immediately for free list positions open. Franklin Insti tIIte Dent 2-I RocheSter N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

WANTED-A maid; good wages, pleas ant home, by Mrs Long, 1201 Virginia ave Phone Main 4570-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

WANTED--A good white cook and house. keeper; also good maid; married wom- an preferred. Call Main 174S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

WANTED-An experienced cook Tor small boarding house. Call Main 2176.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

WANTED-Settled white woman for pantry and pastry work; Smust fur nish references. Apply B. M. Brasher, Motion hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

BANK cashier desires change; had five years experience in banking; desires position where there is promotion good references furnished; will not accept less than $150. Write D. C., care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

FOR SAILED hign-grade Shorthorn heifers. Thetford Farms, .Boligee. Ala.
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w A N T D D- Office boy, with wheel; salary $8 per week. Apply circulation de- partment, Age-Herald.

WANTED--Two Al bookkeepers; one shipping clerk: young man for whole sale house; railroad clerk; one collec- tor; these places must be filled at once Apply Birmingham Employment Co. third floor. Alabama State Land Bldg, opposite courthouse. Open till 4:30 Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

FOR SALE-Suits and overcoats at s25 and $S0, worth $10 more. Marc Link, 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16
ROOMS FOR RENT

LARGE, well heated, sunny bedroom with good table board; next to bath; convenient location on Southside; no children. Main 2176.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-16

for sale; sows, gilts, males and pigs; write your wants. Duroc-Jersey Stock Farm, Beech Grove, Tenn FOR SALE-Cow years old; calf 3 weeks old. 1901 Hayes ave. Phone 1097-J Ensley. w. k. Mccain.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-04
10000 Prisoners
A Week To Be Sent
To Berlin by Russia
tRy The Associated Press)


MOSCOW, Saturday, April 27.--The
exchange of prisoners with Germany
will soon begin. A special commission
charged with this work has arrived
here with Count Won Mirbach, the new
German Ambassador to Russia. There
are 100000 Russians in German
hands, while 100000 Germans are
held in Russia. The first to be ex-
changed will be women, boys under six
teen and men over fifty and invalids.
These will be followed by the military
prisoners of war.
1t is proposed to exchange 10000
weekly at ten different points. A few
exchanges of ;nvalids have already
been made. Most OF the German pris-
oners are in Siberia. Their trans
portation is a grave problem because
of railroad disorganization and water
transportation is to be used exclusive
ly to move them.
The formation of new War De-
partment is progressing satisfactorily.
Generals in the old army arc accept
ing responsible positions and CO.
operating with the Soviet government
in the organization Of the Red army.
Leon Trotzky has publicly stated that
they deserve the respect of the work
men, but his efforts to secure wide CO.
operation are hampered by the
thoughtlcss remarks of a Bolshevik
leader, who called the generals work
mems orderlies." Several prominent