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New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

 diminish the burden as far as posa .sible has been done. Much could have been done otherwiset, and it is no wonder there is dissatisfaction herg and there.
 But to whom, after all, do wt owe this? Who spoke at the very beginning of the war of starving ou. the German women and children, Who was it who introduced terrible hatred into this war? 1t was ths enemy.
 Every one of you in the remotes. corner of the fatherland knows tha 1 left no stone unturncd to shorter the war as far as possible for you anc your people and for the entire civil. jzed European world. In December 1916, 1 presented the enemy pubic with clear and unambiguous offer 0. peace in the name of the German empire and my allies. Jeers, mockerg and contempt were the answers.
 He up above knows my sense 0. responsibility. Repeatedly during. thG past months the responsible leaders of the imperial government unam. biguously have given to understand to everyone who wished to under. stand, that we at all times are ready to offer the hand of peace."
 The emperor declared the answer of Germany's enemy was the out. spoken will to the destruction, ths disintegration, the crushing of Ger. many.
 ITO make peace," he added, "twc are needed. If either is unwilling the other cannot, presuming that he does not overthrow the other Thus we are confronted with the enemy's absolute will to destruction And against this absolute will to destruc- ton we must place our absolute vii, to preserve our existence.
 "Our brave army out there has shown you this will and deed. Whether in assault, or withdrawal or trench fighting, the only thins that matters is that the enemy should lose as much as possible. Thai has occurred and continues to occur.
 Our death defying navy also has proved that. It beat the enemy ai the Skagerrak despite his great su, periority. Our U-boats like a con. suming worm, gnaw at the enemy's vitaIs more than our enemies will admit.
 "Even though in the opinion of many among you, it is lasting too long every German man and every Ger. man woman must. in witnessing these incom parable heroic deeds of oul army and our navy, be aware thai we are fighting and struggling for ex. istence and that We must make tht utmost effort to defend ourselves victoriously, not only through the work but as regards the thoughts oi our people.
 Many among you have often asked themselves during this long war: How did such a thing happen? Why dio We have to undergo such a thing after 40 years of peace?' l think fl is a question we'll worthy of an ane swer and which must be answered for the future for our children anc our grandchildren"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

cash buys 1Oo-acrs farm. Balance on instalments to suit Price $2,000. We'll located on
 state highway. Should cut 1900 cords of wood. Good trout brook. C. L. Barnes, Barncsdale. 9-12-4d
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

At tn request of her father to King George of England Lady Rhondda, the wife of England's food administrator who died a short while ago, has been made viscounteSs. Her daughter, Lady MacWOrth now desires that she oc- cupy her fathers seat in the house f lords, which desire if fulfilled will make her the first peeress to occupy a seat in the house of lords.
 (PhOtO, Underwood X UnderWood.)
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFTCAT

NOTICF,-E Emma M Schaal, pianist. resumes teaching after Sept. Is.
 9-13-3dx
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

Shean to McInnis was the last play to go on record for 1918.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

The more we, see of the national commission the more we congratulate Governor Tener on resigning.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

Whiteman should be given medal. FIack should also get one.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

As an essential the national commis- sion should be abolished.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

George Whiteman can get a job as a circus performer after that catch ha made yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Woodward have named their little daughter Cynthia Stanley, for her paternal grandrn other
  MT. and Mrs. Wallace Stephenson have gone to housekeeping in their at tractive new bungalow in Lovick.
 Mrs. Betty R. Moore and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Frank M. Oden, left yesterday for French Lick, where they will spend some time.
 Lieut.. Lovick Stephenson has been transferred from Fl Paso to another camp in Houston, Tex.
 Miss Annie Lee will leave tomorrow for Atlanta where she will attend the commencement exercises at Agnes Scott. Later she will go to Macon. where she will be the guest of her brother, Lieut.. J. c. Lee, and Mrs Lee.
 Mrs. Eli Pigman and Mrs. James Webb are the guests of their grand mother, Mrs. J. s, Webb. at her home at Strawberry Hill in Greene county. Miss Fannie Carter of Montgomery ac- companied them. Miss Emma Lee will return tomorrow from Marion, where she has been a stu dent at the Judson.
 
 MT. and Mrs. George Lewis of New 1 York are spending several weeks in Birminghcs as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Lee Rust. l Mrs. J. H. Phillips has returned from l visit to relatives in Washington, en route home she stopped few days with relatives in Charleston. l Mrs. T. S Herren left a few days ago for Marion, where she will attend com lmencement at the Judson college, where her daughter was a student the past session.
 Mrs. Walter Beasley left yesterday for Marion to attend the alumnae meet ing of the Judson, of which she is pres ident
 Mrs, John Waters is spending a few days this week at the Judson in Ma rion, where she is attending the meet ing or the board of trustees, of which she is a member
 Friends of Mrs c. T. Coble will ra- gret to learn that she is critically i'll at the Davis infirmary, following an operation.
 MT. and Mrs John Reid, Jr. will oc- cupy the Harold Henderson home on South Twelfth avenue for the summer \
 It will be with sincere regret that large circle of friends of Mr. and Mrs Edward T. Dunkerly and two sons will learn that they will leave soon for tba west where they Will make their home. Before going they will visit Niends in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Miners From Russellviue
 Off for St. Louis to Appear
 Before War Labor Board

RusselIvile, May 23.-A delegation of miners, representing Russellville Brown Ore Miners Union No. 16l. left Wednes- day afternoon for St. Louis, Mo, to ap- pear before members of the war labor board in that city next Saturday, and lay their claims before the board in an effort to have the Sloss-Sheffield Iron company and other companies of this city comply with their demands for higher wages and better working condi- tions. More than 400 miners quit their work at the Sloss mines week ago and general strike at all the other mines is now threatened.
 The men claim that since the scarcity of men occurred more than two months ago they have been doing double work aud that the company officials have failed to increase their wages as prom sed The men claim that where five men were formerly employed to run the steam shovels three men are now doing the work at the old price of la bor when five men were employed. Off, ficials of the union state that week after week the employers promised the in- crease, but so far they have failed to make good their promise, and as a result the large holdings of the Sloss company are practically at standstill today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
DECATUR

Decatur, May 2S.-(Special.) )-Morgan county will vote on August 13 on the 3-mll tax. The county board of educa- tion has appointed the following commit tee w. A. Blbb, chairman; J H. Cal win. A. E. Jackson, R. l.. Quinn, R. A. Summerford, under whose direction the school tax campaign will be conducted This is Morgan county's second attempt to increase it's school fund, the former effort being defeated
 The negroes of Decatur subscribed lib- erally to the Red Cross fund at meet ing last night at the colored Baptist church conducted by Chairman T, NJ, Jones. Five hundred and ten dollars was added to the credit of the Decatur chap ter, in addition to s5S00 already sub. scribed. Some of the negroes who made generous donations had relatives in train ing and already in France.
 The Pastors union of the Twin~Cities at a meeting held May 20 passed reso- lutions urging that special prayer serv- ices should be held on Memorial Day for the nation and its armies in this perious time of war. They recommended that the doors of churches shall be let open on Memorial Day at F o'clock noon, and at o'clock in the evening that the people may go in and pray. The pas tors recommended the ringing Of the bells of the Twin Cities in the evening as call to prayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a patriotic entertainment at the Robinson school, East Lake, this afternoon at 1 o'clock. There will be several four minute speeches made by pu- pills of the Ullman school and patriotic songs will be given by the student body The Study circle will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. R. c. Woodson, 732 Highland avenue, to sew for the Red Cross.
 MT. and Mrs. Gordon c. Elliott have named their little son Gordon Earle
 The last regular meeting of the Barrett School Improvement association will be held at 1:30 today. Important business is to be discussed
 The Study circle will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock osew all day for the Red Cross at the home of Mrs. R. c. Woodson, 27S2 Highland avenue.
 The Hoover kitchen will give their fourth demonstration to the ladies Of Woodlawn at the Fifty-sixth Street Bap tist church this afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and all are urged to be present.
 
 The Amaranth club will meet this aft ernoon with Mrs. W. L. Murdoch at 3:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

hearsals have given every indication of a brilliant success.
 In kits. caps and every detail of the national costume. the Scotch Reel in groups of four, will be danced by the juniors, who are Misses Mitylene Yates, Amy Fox, Amelia Clo Spielberger, Vir- ginia Semon, Leola Armstrong, Caro- liGe Adams, Dorothy Kettig, Marie Denegre, Edith West, Elizabeth MaclSeS Lestra Kinney Exum and Evelyn Knccht
 The irish jig will be danced by both boys and girls, and the patriotic feature of the carnival will be the military dance, entitled, Dixie Division" when the senior girls, in khaki, will go through a series of evolutions. Included in thls group of 16 young maids are: Misses Louise Davitt, Joella de Armond, Ele' anora Durham, Claire Fox, Frances Johns, Thelma Meagher, Meta Nathurst, Margaret Oliver, Annie Tart Perry, Frances Rogers, Lucille Smith, Elizabeth Satterfie.d, Annie William Satterfield, Mildred Taylor, Elizabeth Etheridge and Josephine Thompson.
 There are many other attractive fea- lures and more than 100 young people will appear on the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
COLBERT PEOPLE ARE AROUSED ID
 AID RED GROSS
Quota of County Will Be Over-Pledged in .Tuscum- bia and Sheffield
 Alone

Sheffield, May 23.-(Special. )-There is no gainsaying that the heart Of the peo- pie of Gilbert county is thoroughly aroused in behalf of the noble enter prise in which the American government has embarked to preserve France and England from the conquering will of Germany, as well as to preserve Amer ica's right to exist as an independent nation.
 Thus inspired, the Red Cross drive in Colbert county is progressing under the most favorable circumstances The quota for the entire county is >S10,OO0. Indica- tions are that Sheffield and Tuscumbia will each exceed the county's quota, mak- ing it possible for Colbert county to go lover the top with it's allotment more than doubled.
 Under the leadership of J. H. Lester, chairman for Colbert county, the com mttees in Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Leigh ton and throughout the county are actively at work. The Sheffield commit tee will close their canvass in the city today, and Thursday, Friday and Satur- day will visit the nitrate plants, where it is expected record amounts will be subscribed
 The personnel of the Sheffield and Tuscumbia committees includes the name of practically every person of promi- hence in the two towns, and throughout this entire section there is demonstration that the love for liberty, peace, humanity and care for the boys across the seas vibrates in every heart. Speaking in the interest of the present Red Cross drive, Capt R. w Hemphill, Col. J. w. Worth irgton, Judge J. H. Nathan, J. w Young, J. G. Munson and others are making elo- quent appeals for aid for the Red Cross work.
 The womens committees are also shar- ing largely in the campaign, and are ex- erting themselves to the utmost in the work. In Sheffield Mrs. J. H. Nathan is chairman for the women's division of teams. Mrs Sid B. Jones and Mrs George Burpee are the leaders for the local women's team, composed of Mrs. s. B. MeTyre, Mrs. Stockton Cooke, Mrs. P. Olim, Mrs. J. B. Logamarsino, Mrs. J. s. Colyar Mrs. J. G. Munson, Mrs. J. l.. Andrews, Mrs J. w. Young and Mrs. E. B. Lemay.
 In Tuscumbia the women's team is com posed of Mrs. George Gannt, Mrs. George Jenkins, Mrs P L. Braden, Mrs. W. s. Bell, Mrs. R. F. Ridely, Mrs. J. D. Rath- CT, Mrs. J. w. Bowser, Mrs. J. r. Bick- ley and Miss Kate MeClain. In Leigh ton the drive is under the direction of H. A. Rand. chairman; George Hill sec retary; Thomas Lyle, cashier, and Mrs. Ed Fennel and Mrs. J. B. Carlysle, captains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Colonel Hodges of United
 States Engineering Corps Is Awarded British Decoration

American Headquarters on the British Front. May 23.-Col. J. N. Hodges Of the American engineer corps, has been awarded the British distinguished service order in recognition of his services dur ing the period from March 27 to April 3.
 Colonel Hodges is one of the first Amer ican officers to receive the D. s. o. From March 27 to April was the period dur ing which the British were stemming the tide of the German offensive begun on March 2l. The latest published United States army list gives John N. Hodges as a captain in the First engineers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Southern Gas Association
 Names Officers for Year

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 2S. . The Southern Gas association, in session here. elected the following officers:
 President, l.. G. Gaston, Knoxville Tenn; R. J. Titsell, Birmingham, Ala first vice president; second vice president Noble Clay, Durham, N C.: secretarv and treasurer, NJ. A. Bowling. Macon. Ga
 Board of directors R. l.. Mareues Bir- mingham, Ala; Edgar Norris Washing ton, D. C.; J. w. Perkerson, St. Peters burg, Fla; E. E. Austin, Sumter S. C.. and H. D. Wilson, Waycross, Ga.
 The association adopted resolutions pledging continued support to the United States government in the conservation of fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
OPELIKA

opelila, May 2S.-(special )-T. H. Sheppard, J. s. salter and H. H. Hart of Kellyton, were brought to this city under arrest by Deputy United States Marshal w. L. Duffey and given pre- iln'iary nearing Wednesday morning before Commissioner John V. Denson on the charge of violating section of the espionage act
 Salter's case was continued to the May term of the federal court, Shep- pard was held under advisement and Hart was discharged from custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
'Ddnce CdrniDal' d Jefferson 10
 Be Brilliant Presentation TOniQM

children in the opening scene, which IS entitled, "The Dancing School" these children ranging from to IS years in age. They will introduce folk, group, solo and duet dances.
 The second part will include 20 mem bers, with solos, groups, duets and spe- cial dances of all nations, not the least of which is the Mother Goose Rhymes, D executed by Ii tiny tots.
 The ticket sale is very encouraging, and it now seems that the presentation of this unique, most fascinating and inter- esting entertainment will be offered to q capacity audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Funeral nf Rennett HoId

Paris, May 28-The funeral of James Gordon Bennett was held today in Trin- ity church. It was attended by members of the government and the diplomatic corps, including the American ambassa- dor, William G. Sharp; the Spanish am bassador, Senor Quinones, and the French foreign minister, Stephen Pichon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
ENTERTAINMENT FOR
 THE SOIIFRS

Last evening a group of young people from the Louie Compton seminary gave most relightful entertainment at the Young Mems Christian association hut at Camp Mcclellan, under the auspices of the Drama league.
 The entertainment was known as the Saks' entertainment, as the employees of this store paid the expenses of the trip,
 Those who appeared on the programme were: Miss Abbie Crawford, Miss Esther Sartain, Miss Virginia Brockman, Miss Hattie Lee Taylor, Miss Ruth Vintson. Miss Jessie Beach and Miss Roquemore were in charge of the party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

The grand dress rehearsal at the Jes- ferson theatre Wednesday night dem onstrated conclusively that there is a great treat in store for the patrons of the dance carnival" which will be pre- sented by the Miles school of dancing Friday night at the Jefferson theatre, as a benefit for the Boys club, all of the proceeds to go to that cause.
 Every indication is that the carnival will be brilliant affair, with about 1UO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

The graduating exercises of the senior class of the Louie Compton seminary took place in the school auditorium on Wednesday evening. The girls, dressed in pure white, formed a semicircle on the stage and made a beautiful picture against the background of palms and ferns with baskets of flowers to lend color. After the prayer of invocation, the class song was sung, a spirited ex- pression of the patriotic spirit which made the class decide to have no flowers this year The address was delivered by pr. Middleton Barnwen of the Church of the Advent It was an inspiring talk on the opportunity of young women for service ia the glorious new age that is coming.
 pr. J. D. Simpson of Athens, for sev- eral years has delivered the diplomas. and, as always, he accompanied them with words of advice and kindly interest, spice1 with humor. After the delivery of diplomas, dainty little Mary Winston Bea umont, the class mascot gave little farewell message and then to each sen for a cluster of sweetpeas, the alumnae the ranks of the alumnae. Announce ments were made regarding the work that had been done this year. The alum nae song was sung and the benediction pronounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
MIR. HOBBS TO GO TO FRANCE

The following from the Selma Journal will doubtless be read with much interest by MT. and Mrs. Hobbs many friends and relatives in Birmingham:
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Hobbs, who ware guests of MT. and Mrs. Paul Greene and Miss Jamie Greene at Earl Place during the weei; of the Sunday school conven- ton, have returned to their home in Selma.
 MT Hobbs is making his preparations to go to France soon in the army Y. M. c. A. work for the soldiers at the front. MT. Hobbs is eminently fitted for Chris tian work among the young men by his love for the deep interest in them and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
MISS TOBIN IN RECITAL

At the Margaret Allen school tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, Christine Tobin, pupil of Mrs. w. c. Vail, will give piano programme, assisted by the following pu- pills in m open lesson of Fletcher Method class work: Susan Shook. Margaret Jem- ison, Katherine Grubb, Florence Stokely, Lucy Stevens, Mildred Trout Anna May Smith, Margaret Brown, Mary Hansell Shook, Carolyn Adams, Mary Nabb Phil lips and Teresa Shook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
 Rain and Hail Do Damage at Sylacauga

sylacauga, May 2o,-( Special "A rain and hail storm which passed over this vicinity this afternoon, did some damage to various plants in the town. and also to Arms. Truck gardens were beaten to pieces by the hail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
LEWIS IGNORED

Mrs. Guy Amos entertained at luncheon honoring Mrs George Lewis of New York who is the guest of her sis ter Mrs. Lee Rust. The guests in- cluded Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Marlin McNeill, Mrs Ernest Brown. Mrs. Arthur Gram ville After luncheon the guests attend ed the matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Shin Cook Drowned

Washington, May 2s.-ship's Cook Her man Stallings, naval reserves of Norfolk, Va, was accidentally drowned May 19 while swimming in France, the navy de- partment today was informed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

MT. and Mrs. John Macdonald of Car bon hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ethel, to MT. William Bynon. The wedding is to take place the middle of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
MIR. AND MRS. CRAWFORD
 ENTERTAIN

MT and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford entertained a few friends at dinner last evening at the Roebuck club, honoring MT. Frank Crockard of Novia Scotia, who is spending a few days in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
BRILLIANT DANCE CARNIVAL

One Of the most interesting events of the month will be the beautiful dance carnival to be given this evening at the Jefferson theatre under the direction ol Prof and Mrs Harry Miles for the ben eft of the Boys club. The dress re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

There will be an open air festival this afternoon at 6:30 clock on the lawn of the Martin school. The proceeds will be given to the Junior Red Cross. The pub lie is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
NEWS OF SOCIETY AND
 ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN

also by years of experience and his ef- forts in behalf of the men who go into the trenches is bound to bear fruit in establishing new courage in their hearts and in creating nobler aspirations in tife minds of all with whom he comes in contact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
MISS BELDEN'S

Miss Lotta A. Belden will present her piano pupils in a recital at Cable hall on Thursday, May 30. The following pro- gramme will be given, and the public IS invited:
 Naughty Bobby (Maxim>, Maybelle Proweu
 "Andante'' (Hayden), Mary Elizabeth McAdory.
 Northern Strain CGurlett, Mary F. Wilkerson.
 "Margucrite's Love" (Gounod); "Scheh- erezade" (Ruineke) Martha Hood.
 "Gondoliera;" Hungarian" (Reihhold). Virginia Knight
 Selections from "n Trovatore"-"Ce- 1este Ataa" (verdD; "Mazuka' (Olsen). Lucy McCalley.
 "The Brooklet' (Kern); Nettie Lichen- stein
 "The swan" (Saint saens); "Barchetta" (Nevia), Phyllis Dimick.
 Military 'Polonaise" Chopin.
 "Nocturne" CF'ield; "Etincelles' (MoszaowskD, Marianne Lyles.
 Impromptu, A flat Chopin; "In the Woods" (Staub) Scott Dance (NegreN Margaret Marshall
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