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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEET
 OPENS HERE APRIL
 IA TO IT, INCLUSIVE
Ex-President Taft and President Gompers of the Federation of
 Labor to Speak

The Southern Sociological congress will meet in Birmingham on April l4 to IF. inclusive. and among the dis tinguished visitors who will appear on the programme are Samuel Gompers, ex-President William Howard Taft and many others. Gov. c. H. BrouEh of Little Rock. president of the con gress, will preside at the meeting, which will be held under the local direction of the Civic association.
 The programme is as follows; The Solid South for a Win-the-W War Cam paign," Gov c. H. Brough; "The Wars Challenge from the Firing Line,' Henry Van Dyke, chaplain of the Uni ted States navy; Americas Answer from the Home Line" ex-President William Howard Taft; "A Health Mes sage from France,,' Col c. U. Dercle of the French army medical corps; "Womens Work in Feeding the World" Jane Addams: Temperance Jennings Bryan; 'Labors Challenge to Democracy" Samuel Gompers; Lessons from Great Britain on Food,'' Sir Grimwood Mears.
 There will be a number of other prominent men from all parts of the country and the speakers on the pro- gramme will bring messages of the south's part in the war which, it IS believed. will awaken the entire coun- try to it's responsibilities. The war congress of the southern social work CTS will be one of the most impress sive war bodies assembled in Birming- ham since America entered the great war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06

Bessemer. March 5.-(Special)-At the meeting of the Bessemer city council held tonight in the matter of the ssO.OVo bond interest and sinking fund, referred to mayor and finance committee at the last meeting to investigate why interest could not be secured on the deposit money, 1t was reported local banks offered per cent per annum for the account. After much discussion it was divided between the two banks. A resolution introduced naming the United States Savings bank as an additional depositary for the city's fund was referred to the finance com mittee. The matter of paving and dou- ble tracking Nineteenth street from Fifth to Tenth avenues, contract for which has been let, was taken up by the mayor and president of the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company, and stated that the company pave and dou- ble track their part of the street as soon as material could be secured.
 A petition was made by members of the Bessemer fire department asking a raise of s5 per month in salary, which was referred to the finance committee with power to act.
 A complaint was made that a street running from Bessemer to Jonesboro through the late Thomas Mclaughlin had been closed, and it is stated that this street was grant to the city and opened up by the former owner This matter was referred to the street and light committee and city attorney to report back at next meeting A num- Der of merchants asked that the city sprinkler be put in use on Nineteenth street between First and Third avenues. This matter was referred to the mayor with power to act.
 A chicken ordinance was introduced and by unanimous consent was disposed of failing to pass, but was reintroduced and referred to the judiciary committee to report at the next meeting of the council. The reports of J. I. Reeder. chief of the fire department and J, G. Thomas. chief of police, were read and received as information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
Alabama Product
 Luncheon for Food
 Preparedness Bureau
Committees Named to Leave Birming- ham Tomorrow on Second Speak
 ing Tour for Food Production

The committee of the food preparedness
 and marketing bureau met yesterday at Ia o'clock at a luncheon in the private
 dining room of the Hilman hotel. John
 H. Frye, chairman of the committee,
 presided and much interest was mani-
 fested in the meeting.
 The speakers to leave Birmingham to-
 morrow and speak in several towns Tn
 the state for the purpose of increasing
 the food production in Alabama were
 named as follows Arthur c. Crowder
 chairman; Charles DeBardeleben and R
 NJ. Jenkins, will visit Spring and Ash
 vile; Earnest Redd, chairman; B. M.
 Allen and J. E. Taylor, will visit Mon-
 tevallo; R. A. Porter, chairman; S w.
 Lee. Wade Wood and T. C. Bushfielo
 will go to Hartselle; Capt. Frank B. White. and John l.. Cox will speak at Opelika, Waverly. Camp Hill and Dade- vile: w. D. Wood, chairman; F. NJ Jackson and Frank Willis Barnett will speak at Dora Cordova and Jasper while l.. Pizitz and T. H. Motion Will speak at Pell City, Easonville ana crop we'll.
 During the luncheon interesting talks in the interest of this campaign, Which is being pushed over the state to increase the food production were made by J. ;. Smith, R. A. Porter and Wade Wood. Much emphasis was placed on the meth ods of putting the products in better con- dition for the markets and the speakers will urge the farmers to grade their proo- uts and thus make them bring more monev. The menu served at the lunch yesterday was prepared by V. s. Gage of the Tyler Grocery company and was composed entirely of Alabama products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
MILITARY DRILL BY POLICE FORCE AT
 ARMORY LAST NIGHT

The second weekly military drill of the Birmingham police force was held in the armory last night. and was par ticipated in enthusiastically by over 75 members of the force. These drills are being held under Capt. D. c. Sim mons and under the personal instruc- ticn of Sergt. W. W. Brent. drill mas ter.
 The drilling continued for over an hour and a half last night and a marked improvement over the first evenings work was noticeable Among those seen in the ranks last night were Chief of Police T. J. Shirley, who put the plan into operation; Chief of Detectives Fred McDuff. Tom Holcomb of the city health department and others prominent in city work.
 There Is no reason why Birming- ham should not have as we'll trained police force as any city in America" said Sergeant Brent. Tt will increase the efficiency of the force and will serve to give more variety to the labor performed There is surprising amount of interest shown in the work so far and I think that in time our force will be among the best trained in the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
FIGHT TOCENSURE LAFOLLETTE IN OWN
 STATE CONTINUES
Agreement to Secure Vote in Assembly on Resolution Broken by Senator's
 Friends

Madison Wis, March 5.--A gentlemans agreement by members of the state as- sembly to shun technicality and proceed to vote tonight on the resolution con demning United States Senator Robert M. LaFollette, was shattered in the first half hour of the sesion. Each side blamed the other. The break came when Speaker Whittet ruled that 40 minutes of debate was all that could be allowed. At this Assemblyman Evjue, LaFolette floor leader, said that if "gag law" were to be enforced he would not be bound by tie agreement to vote nor would he cast his ballot
 Every seat in the galleries was taken and there was disappointed crowd out side in the fog and rain when the night session began. Eighty-five members an- swered to the roll call. The assembly numbers 100 members and the rules pro- vide in cases such as that of the La Toilette resolution that passage requires a majority of the whole membership, or 51 votes It also requires this number to raise the call. which permits business to be transacted
 When the assembly was called to or der Speaker Whittet announced that the LaFollettc resolution was the order of business.
 Assenblyman Rosa, who shares the La Toilette leadership with Evjue, imme- dately announced taat he wished to amend the resolution. This brought a demand from Assemblyman Chapple loy- aist, for the previous question, which would have prevented the amendment and would have limited debate on the resolution itself to 40 minutes. Charges Of gag rule" from Evjue and the break ing of the gertleman's agreement fol- lowed
 X motion to raise the call showed that the loyaiists lacked two votes of enough to impose their programme on the as- senly This halted all business for the time being, knitting bags and newspa pars came Cut in the galleries and pipes on the floor while both sides sett-ed down to wat for the possible arrival of' more members, reported nearing the city on night trains.
 During the period of waiting Assem- blyman Battis of Winnebago. loyalist, ac- cused Assemblyman Hart, fellow towns man, of rank pro-Germansm. There were more high words before the sergeant-at- arms ntervened. A second motion to raise the call resulted in 46 ayes, g nays. five less than necessary, and Evjue inn mediateiy moved an adjournment, which failed 37 tc 4S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
HEARING ON RATES ID CONTINUE FOR
 SEVERAL WEEKS
Long and Short Haul Cues tion Before the Public Service Commission
 to Take Time

Montgomery. March -(Special.)-Suo- mission of direct testimony in the case of the Alabama Great Southern railroad which asks for the abandonment of the class and commodity Ptes and for the establishment of new set of rates based on the long and short haul principle was completed before the public service com mission Tuesday afternoon and the gen eral petition of all other railroads ln- volvine the same request was called at once. This case will continue for many days. attorneys and representatives of the railroads having made arrangements to remain in Montgomery five weeks
 C. H. Pearson assistant general freight agent of the Alabama Great southern railroad, was the last witness for this line His testimony and cross-examina- tion were devoted to the rules and prac- tices of the company now and the changes which the company proposes to make in the set of rates which has been filed with the commission. MT. Pearson admitted that the proposed rates are higher in many instances than those now in effect but maintained that in the past the intrastate rates of Alabama have not been sufficient to place upon this business reasonable portion Of the burden of operation. He contended that the proposed rates are reasonable and justified by the facts.
 No direct testimony was offered by the Alabama Shippers association to dis prove statements of the railroads wit nesses Charles Cotterill. attorney for the shippers, announcing that the protest ants have not had the time to prepare the case The commission then post poned further hearing of this petition to a date which will bet set later The Alabama Great Southern railroad is not interested in the general petition of the other railroads.
 At one time during the proceedings indications were that lively time would be had. MT Crotterill requested the com mission. to ask the railroad to produce certain information which would aid the protestants in preparing their case l.. Sevier executive general agent of the Southern railway system, declared the reollest. if complied with. would involve a large amount of unnecessary work and that the railroad did not intend to com ply with the request unless ordered 10 do so by the commission. President Ken nedy ruled that the commission did not believe the information was necessary at this time. but would require the rall- road to furnish it if it was needed later.
 N F. Hardin of Savannah auditor or disbursements of the Central of Georgia railroad, was the first witness in the hearing of the general petition. He suo- mitted a large amount of technical in formation about the methods the fail- roads use in arriving at costs or oper- alton and in dividing the expenses among the various states and the various classes of freight hauled He was on the stand a greater part of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
North Dakota School
 Official Is Found Guilty

Fargo. N D.. March b.-Henry Won Bank. president of a Cass county school district, charged with violation of the espionage act, was found guilty py a jury in the federal district court late today.
 Federal Judge Amidon instructed the fury to determine whether the lan- guage used by the defendant in his statement that he would rather see a pair of old trousers flying rom me schoolhouse flagpole than an Amer. ican flag was the deliberate intent of causing mutiny, disloyalty or disregard of duty in the nations military and naval forces. The jury, he said, must not find the defendant guilty on the grounds of disloyalty. but guilty or not guilty of the particular crime charged in the indictment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
TOBACCO FIND

Mrs. Lacey Edmundson of this city has been appointed chairman of the Ala bama boys tobacco fund, She received the appointment today from Mrs Jordan. county chairman. and has called a meet ing of all patriotic women in this city to meet with her at the public library on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at which time plans will be made for the carrying on of this campaign.
 The Womans Missionary union of ths First Baptist church will observe their day of prayer on Wednesday afternoon at i:90 o'clock. The leaders for the oc- casion will be: Mrs. M. K Thornton. Mrs. Charles Brownrigg, Mrs E. N. Parnell, Mrs. T. D. R..Y, Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. M. J. Brooks Miss Addie Cox. who is one of the state missionary work CTS of the Baptist church, will be pres ent at o'clock and make an address.
 The Bessemer Culture club will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock at the public library, when the follow ing programme will be rendered: Roll call, answered hy the names of promi- ent social workers; paper, on Our Mod ern Novel as Social Force," by Mrs. Herman l.. Bains; "The Influence of the Stage on Modern Thought" discussed by Mrs. |. D. McCullom; paper, on "The American Mind as Represented by the Photoplay," Mrs. Joseph Wiles; open dis cussion on Modern Social Movements, Child Labor Laws and Social Work of the Church." with Mrs. VI, E. Beens as leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

Yesterday afternoon very beautiful and unique service flag was presented to the Minor school by the principal, MT Bowman, and those whose handi- work had made it possible. It is of silk, with the usual red border. white center and blue stars. It's uniqueness consists in having the name of each soldier boy and sailor lad embroidered on a star in
 white silk. There are 9 names in all represented in the flag. Mrs. Jesse Ol- well Shelby embroidered the words, Our Heroes on the top and below in old English script was God Bless Them, Every One" embroidered by Miss Merle Swann. Mrs. w. s. Adams assembled the parts into complete whole. the work of all but three stars having been done by former or present pupils of Minor school.
 Miss Mabel Harris, in presenting the flag to Assistant Superintendent Tenn, said: II hand you this service flag that YOU may in fitting words present it to Minor school to be hung upon it's walls as a memorial to our sailor and soldier boys. whose names, with skillful hands
 and loving hearts. have been woven
 into it's stars of blue and there it shall
 be an ever present incentive to high
 thoughts noble deeds and patriotic ser
 vice., Mr. Glenn received the flag and presented it with an appropriate talk of close interest to the children and patrons present. emphasizing the thought that nara natriotic words and songs were worthless unless back of them was serv- lice Olivia Swann recited. When Our Rows Come Home" and the primary grades sang America The exercises
 were concluded with the school singing i"csod save Our Splendid Men," and Our 1 Own Tinted States and the school yell i for the soldier and sailor boys.
 Mrs H. Mann was hostess to the
 ,satins of the Ensley Highland chapter nf the Delphian club yesterday after
 noon Mrs. J. S. Hall was leader and ths general topic was Greece" "The phys;cal Geography of Greece" was given hv Mrs. ]. M. Lower; The Life of Scb,iemann: Marcine Civilization Mrs. Kilgore; The Homeric Age" Mrs Maurice Johnson; The Sources of Greek History: the Nellie Invasion; the Early Snarta." Mrs Barrett; The Early Ath- ems; the Legislation of Solon, Mrs. Harry Hillhouse. A large percentage of the membership was present. An un- usuallv interesting feature of this club is thai all subjects are talked, each sub iect heinz. allotted 15 minutes. The hostess served fight refreshments.
 FuneralA services over the remains of William Muir pioneer citizen of Wy lam, who died yesterday from lengthy illness, will be held from the family residence qh Thirty -eixhth street.. Wy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
Wallace Meeting Will
 Be Held in Mobile

Montgomery, March 5.-(Special )-Oscar S. Lewis, chairman of the Wallace cam paign committee has announced that friends of John H. Wallace, Jr.. have called a mass meeting in Mobile for Friday night and that addresses will be made by the gubernatorial candidate and Senator T. Sidney Frazier of Union Springs.
 MT. Wallace returned Tuesday from Andalusia, where he delivered an ad- dress at the opening of the Covington circuit court Monday. While in Anda- lusa, MT. Wallace and Thomas F. Kilby, amendment candidate for governor. met and exchanged greetings. MT. Wallace. who already had an enga cement to speak. offered to divide time with Mir. kiIby in order that both sides of the main issue, the ratification of the amendment, might be presented. Mir. Kilby declined to &C., cept the offer with the statement that he believed it was too early to begin joint debates,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06

lam, this afternoon at o'clock. Funeral services will be in charge of the Masons and Odd Fellows, of which he was a member He was 70 years old and well known throughout the district. He is sur wved by his wtk. seven daughters, Mrs. Alex Stewart of Brighton. Mrs. John Brown of Pratt City, Mrs Sam Stewart of Thomas, Mrs. William Sil- more, Mrs Duncan Mccormack and Mrs. William Brown of Vivian; three sons, Hugh. Gilbert and William Muir, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
Hise to Secure Labor
 for the Government

J. c. Hise. special Representative of the United States employment service, department of labor, Is in Birmingham in the interest of the government, and will open offices in the city for the purpose of securing labor for the gov ernment in all of its branches.
 MT. Hise will most likely be given offices in the city hall and will em- plcy several clerks to register men for positions with the government, and handle the clerical work of the office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
, Corresponden. !.

The local exemption board has prac- dcally completed the classification of questionnaries with the exception of registrants whose questionnaries were re- turned unclaimed. It is understood that a number of registrants whose ques- ttonnaires were returned have been ar rested by local authorities and brought before the board. while those who do not appear will be placed in class 1, division A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06


 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
DOLLAR SOCIAL

The Dollar Social" which was given this afternoon by the members of Camp McAdory chapter of United Daughters of the Confectionery. proved most inter- esting. The affair was given at the home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
Drs. Dozier & Dozler 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 Throat. Lungs Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Man and Woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06

serving time for such crime. it would only be fair and an act of justice to rectify this mistake as far as possible"
 J. P. Hall. warden at Banner mine, urged the governor not to commute the sentence. contending that if ever a per son deserved death it was Blackmon. He also said the execution would do much good at Banner mine, where IS con- victs have been killed by other convicts In recent years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
To Intern Photographer

Fort Worth, Tex. March 5.--R. s. Jenson, photographer, accused of taking pictures of Camp Bowie, was ordered interned by a message from Washington today. He Is also accused of failing to register as an alien en- emv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porter's feature "xtra good suits" for boys at s7.5O to $20.
 Saks' offers silk shirts for men at s, $6 to $135O.
 Roberts & Son feature embossed sta- tionery for business men,
 I.oveman. Joseph and Loeb print a full page of store news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY CELLEM, Corresponden.
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

of Mrs. T. T. Huey on Dartmouth ave- nue. A special feature of the social was that each member who attended was to bring a dollar they had earned and to tell in rhyme exactly now they had se- cured it. A number of clever rhymes were heard and greatly enjoyed. Later in the afternoon a business session was held, at which time Mrs. w. k. Cum ningham, president of the chapter. and Mrs. E. l.. Huey. Mrs l.. $. Bradley and Mrs. w. T. Wilson were elected dele gates to the annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, which wifi convene at Talladega April 90. The following were elected as alternates: Mrs. Ellis Terry, Mrs. w. w. Hollings- worth. Mrs. D. R. Ray and Mrs. A. E. Wood During the afternoon the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. w. E. Cum ningham, served a delicious ice course.
 TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 The members of the Tuesday Bridge club were delightfully."- entertained this morning with Miss Ethel Gillen as hostess. The reception room was taste fully arranged for the occasion in jon- quils and ferns. carrying out color scheme of yellow and white. Three ta- bles were used by the players, score being kept on dainty tally cards of Dutch designs, to which were attached minia- tQre wooden SnOeS, fOHONlnS d SSIica of bridge, the first prize for the high est score, a collar and cuff set, was won by Mrs. A. F. Patton, while the consoa- tion, a collar, was captured by Miss Zelna Lefkovits. An especial feature of the morning was the miscellaneous show re, given in compliment to Mrs. J. c. Wilson, recent bride. A huge yellow basket, upon which was fastened a bou- quet of ionquils, containing the gifts. was presented to Mrs. Wilson by the hostess in few well chosen remarks. to which she responded most appropri- ately. At the noon hour a salad course, with hot coffee, was served.
 About 30 young ladies who will take part in the Jolly Jos minstrels, which will be given in the near future by the members of the Pasto's helpers of the First Methodist church. met tonight at the home of MT, and Mrs J. T De- Jarnett on Arlington avenue. The per- formance will be given at the Bessemer High school euditorium. During the evening Mrs. DeJarnett served salad course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06
DEATHS

Mrs. Sallie Murphy-Aged 47 years, died at local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains will be sent to Louisville. Ky, by Johns Under taking company.
 Edward R. BagweII-Aged 1 year. died at the family residence, 1902 Pear son avenue. West End. Monday at 12 o'clock The funeral services were held from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'cfoeE and interment was in Forest Hill cemetery Johns in charge.
 Miss Jane Burch-Aged 73 years, died at local infirmary at o'clock Monday afternoon. The funeral serv- ices will be held from Johns Chapel this morning at 10 o'clock and inter ment will follow in Elmwood ceme tery.
 $. R. Bentley. aged 63. died last night at the residence of his daughter. Mrs T. E. Barham. 3219 Twelfth ave- nue. north. He is survived by two sons, T. R. Bentley of Birmingham and P. S. Bently of Camp Pike. Ark, and four daughters. Mrs. Barhanl, Miss Marie Bentley, Miss Vivian Bentley and Miss Alta Bentley, all of the city. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of Mrs Barham. Interment will be made .n the fam fly burial grounds at Mount Pinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-06

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