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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
FUNERAL SERVICES OF KAISER BILL. HELD Coffin Adorned With filk Sausage, Cheese, Csb-
 bage and Weeds

Funeral services were held yesterd over the political and military remaikS Iof ex-Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany 0n the roof of the Jefferson County Bark building under the auspices of the Civle association. Long before the appointe hour the streets were crowded with il terested spectators who were anxious to witness the funeral ceremonies
 The gun that fired the salute well coming Prince Henry of Prussia broth- fer of Wilhelm. to America at Philadel- phia in 1902, when he was received by the Philadelphia Yacht club, was fired over the casket promptly at 1215 o'clock and the miniature casket was lowered from the twenty seventh floor of the building by Il squad of United states sailors from the local recruiting station
 Old Glory was unfurled to the breeze on the top of the building Several irascible citizens in lower floors of the building fired shots at the casket as it passed their windows An additional squad of men from the navy recruit Ing station received the coffin on the ground below and placed 1t in Johns hearse and it was carried away amid the cheers of thne thousands of per- sons attending. This escort was under command of Assistant Sergt. E. L. Matthews. Link sausage formed the handles of the coffin, which was adorned
 with hmbnrger cheese, cabbage and jlmson weeds.
 As the bier started down Second ave- nue another salute was fired by this historical gun, which was fired when welcoming Prince Henry. and again brought into play at the demise of Welhelm. 1t Is owned by Mrs D. O. Whil- din and 1t was through the courtesy of MT Whildin, chairman of the celebra- ton. that the gun was used on th| occasion In 1909 it was owned bv Mrs
 Whildin's brother. \. l.. English. and was stationed on his yacht when used on the former occasion
 The ceremonies marking the political and military death of the former Kaisey was most fitting. coming Oh the morn Ing of the announcement of the sign Ing Of the arnistice by Germany and was pronounced grand success A rep resentaive of the Pathe Weekly was present and made pictures of the cere- monies. which will be shown. all oy the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
MANY VIOLENT DEATHS REPORTED TO CORONER

Tho largest numb CT of violent deaths requiring investigation were reported to the office of Assistant Coroner Rives Monday than has been reported on any day in several months.
 William Bell, negro. was shot and
 killed at Brxdford Sunday. This death lis thought to be accidental
 Tom Williams was shot and killed at Ensley yesterday afternoon. Arthur Recksburg is charged with the shoot ing.
 John Mann, negro, was shot and in- stantly killed at Avondale Sunday night. 1t is alleged that Ed Muslin, another negro, shot him. Henry Dixon, negro, was shot in the head and nose on North Bessemer car yesterday afternoon Dave Haskett miner of Cardiff, was found dead about 200 yards from the depot at that place Sunday Bud Worthy, a negro. was hit by an Alabama Great Southern train and killed at the Terminal station Saturday night.
 Jesse Harris, a. negro. was killed at mine No. of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company when he was struck by a string of loose cars satur- day
 sJ. M. Wheeler of Trussville committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with q pistol Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
AERIAL CIRCUS ID bE: REVELATION, STATES DIRECTOR BURTON

R, B. Burton, chairman of the execu- tive committee, and other officials of the State Fair association went to Taylor lield Montgomery, Saturday at an m- vitation of officials from that place, and enjoyed an aerial circus, which was put on especially for their benefit, to show them what Birmingham might expect when the government aviators appear at the State Fair grounds next saturday to stage the aerial circus"
 1t was a revelation to me, and l am sure the, stunts We saw were astounding to my companions" said MT. Burton last night In commenting on his trip to Mont. gomery From what I saw Saturday convinced me that the show to be pulled off at the fairgrounds will be the bug gest- thing ever attempted in Birming- ham.
 T learned many things. For instance, the officers told me that fliers have their traffic laws, just as motorists, and in this way manage to avoid collisions in the air, by use of these signals. When looked upon the grand sight of llS planes in the air at one time l realized that this must be so, for they worked in perfect unison.
 eve saw Red Cross hospital air plane, with stretcher and attendants This hospital plane will be brought to Birmingham Saturday when the avla- tors show here and will make flights.
 T also learned that for one man in the air it took about 40 men on the ground to keep him there. Those fellows are the greatest in the world. While We were witnessing all the thriilers known to the flying profession conn mand came from Washington that 57 men be sent to France at once. There vas clamor to the commanding officer, every man in camp begging to make the trip.
 Taylor field is a model camp and as neat as a pin. Major Hoffman, who is the commanding officer in charge of the field, will be here Saturday when his aviators start thrilling the populace with all the tricks known to the flying game. and, believe me. they know how to do them
 Tn the center of the field Is a tower Aviators watch this tower and go up in the air as their numbers are flashed from it. They are hot allowed to take the air unless the number appears. While in the ozone instructors sit in this tower and watch the progress of their pupils through field glasses and telescopes. A mans record is Kept by the length of time he remains in the air.
 The programme Saturday has been changed to start at ] o'clock, instead of 1 30. This was done to allow spectators to see the exhibition and later attend the football game at Redwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
New Headquarters of Red Cross Christmas
 Carton Committee

The headquarters of the Christmas caxton committte was moved yester- day from 105 Twentieth street to 200S First avenue, and from now on mem bers of the committee will be there from 10 o'clock until o'clock to distribute and receive packages for the soldiers overseas. All persons receiving foreign labels are urged to present them at headquarters and secure the carton at the earliest time possible so it. can be filled and returned promptly.
 No package will be received by post office officials later than November IS and it is imperative that persons give this matter their prompt attention sc no delay will be caused In mailing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
Boys in France Want Something the
 Gouernnent Can t Glue, NanaelyLoue and Sympathy, Says Ex-Ambassador
Programme Announced For
 Paris Conservatory Orchestra
Concert to Commence at O'Clock Sharp, States Com mittee in Charge-Sale of Tickets Has Exceeded Expectations and Only Limited Mum
 Der Now Available

var of 1870, Bizet wished to sing of France in mourning, but ever alive and dear in the hearts of her children. who had in the glories of her destiny con fdence that was religious
 2. Symphonic En Re Mineur Cesar Franck). The symphony in D minor is one of the last compositions of Cesar F'ranck; 1t was performed for the first time by the ''Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire" on February IT, 1889. 1t consists of three parts: Lento. Allegro non troppo, Allegretto, Allegro non troppo
 Intermission, five minutes.
 PART TWO
 g. L'Apperitier Sorcier (Paul Dukas) This symphonic poem, in Scherzo form, illustrates musically Goeth's ballad which ironically depicts the adventure of an old magicians indocile Gntractable) servitor, who. thinking he retains the words with which his master actuates the evil spirits unchains a liquid temp est which he Is powerless to control. It requires the return of the magician to restore all things to order.
 4 Prelude Du Deluge C. Saint Seans). violin solo, M Alfred Brun
 Richard G. Herndon general manager; Max hirsch, director of tour; Frank T. Kintzing, associate manager; Henri Gresitt. Harry Bell. representatives
 The Steinway is the official piano Of the Soeiete des Concerts du Conserva- oira da Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
Alleged Deserter Is
 Placed Under Aires

Fletcher Harding, an alleged deser CT from the national army, and want4. in Austin, Tex, was arrested by speci agents of the department of justice 'lr placed in the county jail Harding ali peared in the office of J. Reese Murra head of the department and inquire if he could tell him how he coul collet some money owed him by the nitrat plant at Sheffield. On learning his nam the agents remembered having seen 1 among number of deserters and begai looking up his record. finding that h was wanted in Texas. Military author ties were notified of his arrest and N will be returned to camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12

Owing ito the fact that the time of the Paris Conservatory orchestra in Bir- mingham will be limited, it was an nounced by Music Study club officials last night that the hours for starting the programme Thursday night had been moved up from S:30 and would start promptly at s o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 This was done, explained Mrs. V. Il. Hanson and Mrs. Charles A. sharp, in order that patrons could be given~-e longer programme and in order, too, that these world-famed musicians could re- spond to encores. By starting at S:s0 encores would have been impossible. AS a result all purchasers of tickets are re- quested to be in their seats by o'clock sharp.
 When the Music Study club took hold of the arrangements for the appearance of the Paris orchestra here it's success was assured, but no one dreamed that the first days advance sale woud be so large It was stated last night that only a limited number of tickets were lett, with tie seats having been on sale but few hours. It is said to have been the most triumphant advance sale ever ac- corded any attraction in the annals of Birmingham.
 The programme for the concert is as follows:
 PART ONE
 l. Patrie Ouverture co. BiszeD. In urorlx writtan r,, Ina ,,,orrox., af ba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
PATRIOTIC WORK
 MUST NOT SLACkEN STATES A. M. BRIGGS

The Alabama Protective league met last night in it's usual meeting place, and was honored for the first time with q visit from the chairman of the national directors, A. NJ. Briggs. MT. Briggs made Q stirring address, in which he dwelt very forcibly on the subject of peace, and knocked the idea of the Alabama Protective league disbanding. owing to the arinstice being signed, higher than a kite, so far as Birmingham is con cerned
 Nothing should be further from our thoughts than the idea of disbanding," he said, Instead, there should be an increase in the general work of the league, and one thing is certain, there is just as much, if not more, necessary work now on hand that must be accom- plished.
 Every war department will be kept in full force. It is true that the war Is over, but our work must not slacken, our. work is just as important as that of the Red Cross or Y. M. c. A., and, q slong as they continue, we must also continue
 MT. Briggs complimented the work of the league in Birmingham, saying that its membership deserved great credit for it's accomplishments in the past, and that they were standing upon the same foun- OallOn as the ndllONdl OTBdHiI}tlioii--t -tiiS foundation of American patriotism MT. Briggs explained in definite. logical and assuring manner the responsibility that the Protective leagues shared in quiet ing the conditions of the nation during the war.
 He explained how in various ways the league had reached the underisarble con ditions prevailing in certain localities which could have been done only by the o-operation of a body of clear-thinking men.
 Ut is not the question of more sol diers, more Red Cross workers, nor more men to 80 to Washington as war work CTS now, but the city of Washington and every city needs true patriots now-men, real nlen--to help hold this great nation of ours steady" he stated, and the goal OF this organization is to develop 100 per cent patriotism. The army and navy will quit fighting, but we need armies Of civilians to back up our Congress, the greatest Congress we have ever had, and 1t is our duty to hold every community squarely behind them in the days of re- construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
NEED MORE T1H'E[S. FOR LINEN SILVER.
Local Red Ceass apter DesirOus of Con ing
 Its c

Only few more needed to complete Birmiila As ota for the Red Cross line iver and all Red Cross chapters i'd indi- viduals having tow trs shower are urged to bring adquar- ters in the store fo pied by Newsome on Third soon as possible as the linen Is being packed and sent to gulf division headquarters at New Orleans.
 Mrs oscar R. Hundley. chairman of the shower, and Mrs. T. H. Cabaniss chairman of the executive committee. have been assisted in this drive by a corps of patriotic workers who have been untiring in their efforts to secure the 11,000 sheets and 1000 towels all lotted to the local chapter.
 The following donations have been received and are greatly appreciated by the committee, which wishes to thank each organization, club and in dividual who assisted by either donat- ing or services:
 Merry Needle club, by Mrs. Richard Yarbrough, $10.
 Red Cross Junior Patriotic league. by Mrs Blocker, $10.
 Fountain Heights Red Cross unit. SIG.
 High school. s1S1.19.
 Barker school. $37.50.
 Sixty-first street, north, Woodlawn unit, by Mrs Montgomery, $7.
 woodlawn Red Cross unit. by Mrs. Douglass $25.
 Ladies of the Second Presbyterian church. $26.20.
 Mulga Red Cross unit. by Mrs. James A. Anderson, s7215; also one chicken and one pigi
 Mrs, c. FA Gorham, Gardendale Red Gross unit $s010
 Republic Iron and Steel company. 9I0n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
Many Jurors Absent
 in Criminal Court

Judge H. P. Heflin experienced much difficulty in trying to organize the peti. jury yesterday morning Out Of 125 persons summoned from which 10 empanel the jury only 76 appeared. The reason for so many absentees was said to have been because many had been drafted and others were either sick themselves or some of their fam flies were sick with influenza. Seven lty-fiye more names were drawn and another attempt will be made at em- paneling this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
M. ANDERSON
 OF NEW YORK VISITOR

James NJ Anderson of New York Is a prominent visitor to Birmingham, stopping here for a few days en route from Mississippi, where he for merly lived, and where he has been vis- iting for the past few days.
 MT Anderson Is one of the best known cotton men on the New York exchange. being member of the firm of Sorrels & Co. He is making tour of the south, where he numbers his friends by the score and during his brief visit to Birmingham he has received a most cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
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NEW EXPERIENCE
 FOR AGE-HERALD

For the first time within the rec election of anyone now connected with this newspaper The Ase-Her- ald building yesterday was closed and nII the doors locked for two hours. It wns during the great ib- erty and peace parade from 5 to } o'clock, when the entire city turned out to rejoice. Not even the op- orator of the telephone exchange was in the building.
 Day in and day out, year in and year out there is not an hour of the 24 when there is not someone In some department at work in The Age-HeraId building.
 The only known exception was for two hours yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
NEGRO ORATOR. TO S SPEAK TONIGHT AT
 BAPTIST CHURCH

Col Roscoe Conklin Simmons, premier orator of the colored race, is in the city and will lecture tonight at o'clock at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church for the benefit of a colored nurse training school.
 Colonel Simmons will discuss some new phases of the race problem. Mat inee for children only at p. m. Re- served seats for white people at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
Robertson Promoted

ss, Harry s. Robertson, brother of Frank A. Robertson. one of the first young men to enlist in the Seventeenth engineers and leave Atlanta for overseas service in July, 1917. has been promoted to sec ond lieutenant and is now attached to the army service corps in France. Lieu tenant Robertson went from Birming- ham, and has many friends who will be interested to hear of his success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12

Birmingham, Ala, Novemb CT Il. 1918. To President Woodrow Wilson, White-House, Washington, D. c. The people of Birmingham in mass meeting assembled unanimously send you their sincere appreciation of 1our successful leadership of the peo- ples of the world, and congratulate you as their exponent of the share America contributed to the glorious victory of right and justice over tyranny and greed
 BIRMINGHAM,
 By Everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
SUITS FILED

A. l.. Smith has entered suit In the circuit court against the S. M Bern helm company for s5o00. He alleges that he was struck by an automobile owned by the defendant on November q, 1918, and was permanently injured
 c. w. Ward has entered suit in the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company for s30eo, alleging personal injuries.
 William Lee has entered suit in the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company for $2000. alleging permanent injuries.
 Women are now eligible to membership in the Railway Mail Clerks association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
KIWANIS CLUB FLAG
 GATHERS IN S253

The Kiwanis club collected s25s yes terday on the flag committee of the members carried down one side of the rarada. The flag was small one and was carried by H. J. Afrant, O. N. Binder. Sam Jones and Henry H. Cobb. The money will be given to the united war work campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
PERSONAL

JuCge William M. Walker is confined to hls home on Highland avenue with an attack of influenza.
 Jack Lasseter. the young sen of MT. and Mrs. William J. Lasseter, who has been attending the students army train- ing corps at Auburn. has been ac- cepted for the officers training camp at Fortress Monroe, Norfolk. Va, and left ylsrei oay for that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
JOHN MANN KILLED
 BY ED AUSTIN

John Mann, a negro. living at 4alo First avenue, was shot and killed by Ed Muslin, another negro. at POS Forty second street. north. Muslin escaped, 1t Is reported. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
Greatest Demonstration ain History of City Staged Yesterday on Down.
 town Streets
MOVEMENT STARTED 1 FOR PEACE MONUMENT l FOR CAPITOL PARK
Every Loyal Interest and Organiza- ton of City Represented in Mon ster Parade-Many Novel and
 Patriotic Floats in Line
By ". J. ROLES


 In the noisest demonstration ever witnessed here Birming- ham yesterday celebrated the victory of civilization over Hun barbarian. The celebra- tion began early in the morn ing; as soon as the press dis patches brought the news of Germany's abject surrender, and continued it until a late hour last night.
 Two hundred thousand people-men women, boys and girls; white and black-celebrated. They came from every part of the city and from all sections of the county. The only part of Jefferson county's population that was not out in force was the coal miners. They went into the mines be- fore 2 o'clock yesterday morning, and had not yet heard the gladstone news. They are expected to do their share of celebrating today.
 Shortly after o'clock yesterday morn. ing, when the wires conveyed the first authentic information of the signing of the arlnistice by the German envoys to Marshal Fochs headquarters in France, locomotive whistles, automobile sirens. bells, fire arms, human voices set up chorus that awakened every inhabitant O. Jones valley from East Lake to Jonesboro. and within an indescribably short space of time the streets were filled with hurrylng automobiles. toot- ing their sirens and backfring their en- zines, by perestrians shouting some laughing. some crying. but all experience ing a happiness unknown to them for 19 long months. The world was just emerging from the direful threat of 8 mad monarch who had set out to con quer the world with the sword, and who at that moment was q fugitive seeking personal safety from his own people at the court of a neutral nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12

1. Patrie Ouverture (C. BiszeD. In tl this work. written on the morrow of the toil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-12
EFFICY OF KAISER

tcontinuea on Page Seven,
Arizona republican., 1918-01-09
OFFICERS AND MEN TO MAINTAIN SERVICE
 AS PATRIOTIC DUTY
Continued from Page D

States having assumed possession and control of the railroads for the period of the present war with Germany, it becomes more than ever obligatory upon every officer and employe of the railroad to apply himself with unre- served energy and unquestioned loy- alty to his work.
 Tine supreme interests of the nation have compelled the drafting of a great army of our best young men and send ing them to the bloody fields of France to fight for the lives and liberties of those who stay at home. The sacri- fices we are eXacting of these noble American boys call to us who stay at home with an irresistible appeal to support them with our most unselfish labor and effort in the work we must do at home, if our armies are to save America from the serious dangers that confront her Upon the railroads rests a grave responsibility for the success of the war. The railroads cannot be efficiently operated without the whole hearted and loyal support of every one in the service from the highest to the lowest.
 q earnestly appeal to you to apply yourselves with new devotion and energy to your work to keep trains moving on schedule time and to meet the demands upon transportation lines so that our soldiers and sailors may want for nothing which win enable them to fight the enemy to a stand still and win g glorious victory fol united America.
 Every railroad officer and emplovf is now, in effect in the service of the United States and every officer anf employe is just SIS important a factol in winning the war as the men il uniform who are fighting in tn, trenches.
 I am giving careful consideration to the problems of railroad employes and every effort will be made to dea with these problems justly and fairl1 and at the earliest possible moment l There should be a new incentive f, every enc in railroad service, whil, under government direction to acoui himself with honor and credit to him. self and to the country