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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
S25O0 REALIZED FROM
 SALES OF TINFOIL
Anti-Tuberculosis Association Donates $500 of Returns to Relief
 Work

The children of Birmingham and Etheir grown friends have picked Up more than s25oo worth of tinfcil and
 Hgiven it to the Anti-Tuberculosis asso- Iciation since November 1, 1917, accord ling to pr. George Eaves secretary of 1.-the association.s
 The school for tuberculosis children lat Green Springs was built with money secured from the sale of tinfoil This
 Rschool is being moved to the Red noun
 Rtain site with plans for enlargement,
 Ewhile plans are being made for addi-
 tional improvements amounting to
 \ more than sS000 for the school. At the ERed mountain sanitorium a special Osection is being, planned for children. \ by friends of the institution.
 One-half of the returns from the sale of tinfoil has been given to the ESyrian and American relief work by Ethe league during the past few months, amounting to more than $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Civic Association Offers
 Soldiers Free Membership

The Birmingham Civic association Twill give all returning soldiers free membership to the association for one month. and will also assist them in |securing positions and in getting com fortsbly located. A large number of members of the Civic association en- tered the various branches of the seryice and during their absence they were made honorary members, but on their return they are expected to take up active work with the organiza- ton
 The clubrooms are open to men in the uniform and those visiting in this city are, extended an invitation by@C. l.. Harold. secretary manager, to visit the clubrooms on the twenty-third floor of the Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Rev. J. o. Hanes Will Conduct a Revival
 in East Birmingham

The Rev. J. O. Hanes, general evan gelist of the Methodist church, will be- gin two weeks meeting at East Bir- mingham on Sunday. December 2s. and the pastor. the Rev. NJ. NJ. Newton. and his congregation are expecting great revival.
 w. A. O'Barr will have charge of tue music. which will be made special fea sure of the meeting, A big sonx service has been planned for Sunday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock, MT. Hanes conducts meetings all over the south. and this will make 56 revival cam paigns for him In this district since he has been in evangelistic work.
 A number of shop meetings will pc held in connection with the revive. People of all churches are invited [; join in the work. The church Is To- cated on Tenth avenue and Fortss SIN tn street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Detectives Ryan and
 Jones Back With City
Commissioner Taylor to Give Soldiers
 Jobs Back Upon Return

T. V. Ryan and c. C. Jones, who have for the last few months been inspec- tors for the state food administration, will return to their former positions in the city detective. department Janu- ary 1, according to a statement made by Commissioner John H. Taylor last night. Commissioner Taylor also stat ed that he had received letter from R. M. Hobbie, state food administra- tor. thanking the city for the loan Of the officers and complimenting their work very highly.
 An agreement was also entered into by the commissioners at the beginning of the war to give to all former sol diers their positions upon their return and this was reiterated by Commission CT Taylor last night. ,ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
By JEFF BAILEY

per and whole heap more dollar working, helping, oversubscribing Birmingham can raise her hemd proudly to the great Red Cross mother. Because Birmingham has done her double portion a dozen or so times is just the biggest, best reason <,n earth why she should do it again. als,s..s
 It's true the war--thc real fight iDg-the shooting, carving, hiast- Ing and bombing of humanity is over-but there is yet great work to lie done, for it Is world wide knowledge that the Red Cross has as nany missions and performs as ninRy nets for humanity off the battlefield as on, and tbnt her ner- cies are as many as the centipcde has legs. sh
 It is also true that all Birming- ham has gotten In n material way is official recognition ns reeeiviriS and collecting point for the pack ing and shipping of peach kernels and mt pits. but what cares Bir- niingham for thatf Birmingham does not want material things for her humane acts--she has gotten her full share of glory in giving her sons, her money, her stee, aud iron, her coal and her great heart to her nation, mud for which she has full knowledge of having done her part we'll and fully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
BIRMINGHAM BOYS
 AT CAMP HANCOCK
 EXPECTED HOME
Men Greatly Disappointed Over Failure to Get Home for Holidays-Winter Clothing Shy

According to advices from Camp Han cock, number of Birmingham men who have been in training in machine gun companies at this camp, will pc discharged today and will probably reach this city tomorrow.
 Among the boys expected home at this time are:
 Sergts. Morris Wilkins. J. w. Hubbard and Willie Hays; Corps George B. Elils. William w. Evans, Eugene W. Fletcher, Charles R.~Byrd, John I Mays, Fred w. orlemann. James R. Pratt, Samuel Seal, Edker Annerton and F. J. Meadows Privates Thomas E. Gunter. William T. Carver, Cyrus M Gossett, Jake F. Huber, Samuel Harrison, John T. Mitcham, Charles E. Pike, Barto Spano. Milton r Walthall. G. H. Garner, Willie Steinkop1' Joseph Burttram, Archie Hicks, C. M. Bishop, Bert Little, Ottie Simpson ana G. c. McAnnaly. John A. Praytor anu Werdell Wilson of Asheville, VIII also be in the party
 The boys feel that they have been badly treated, it is stated, in that they were led to believe they would be ais . charged in time to reach home for Chrlst- mas. Their parents and friends were advised of this and were told not to ao- dress mail to the camp any longer. Con seouent,y when the date of discharge was postponed from time to time they were found in camp at Christmas With out any Christmas cheer.
 These men were not issued wooien clothing, it is said, is another source v. complaint although practically every other division in camp was so equipped. One member of the sixth training group wrote to a friend in Birmingham that these men have suffered many privations and they are looking forward with grea. ioy to their return to Birmingham ana other parts of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

fact that the othersboys couldn't come with him.
 He paid beautiful tribute to Capt. Lacey Edmundson. in command or Company n, 167th infantry. and stated his men worshipped him and would nave gone anywhere for him. He OK pressed the desire that the Rainbow di- vision would soon return and Captain Edruundson would bring his boys back to Bessemer.
 Private McDaniel is awaiting orders to report at government hospital for treatment and with the other Bes- semer boys who have returned from the battle front. is receiving an ova- tion from the people at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
DAMAGE SUITS

C. II. DeFoor vs. Hood & McPherson Furniture company. $500 damages claimed Plaintiff alleges that on Jan uary 26 his son. who is minor, was struck by wagon driven by em- ploye of the defendant and was se- riously injured.
 Caldwell peFoor vs Hood & McPher- son Furniture company, 35000 damages claimed. Plaintiff alleges that on Jan uary 26 he was struck by wagon driven by an employe of the defendan, and seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Naturalization Examination to Be Held Here Tomorrow

Naturalization examination will be held at the United States courtroom tomorrow morning at o'clock, at which time J. c. Kellet of New Or leans. naturalization examiner. will be on hand, to issue papers and it is expected that more than 100 foreigffcrs will be naturalized
 For several weeks past a large num- Der of Greeks and Italians have taken out their first papers. many local for eigners will become full-fledged citi- zens of the United States on this oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Deputy Smithson Arrests Morris for Murder of
 James Manuel, Negro

M. A. Morris. a resident of Jones boro, was arrested by Deputy Sherin John w. Smithson of Bessemer at his home yesterday afternoon and placed in the county jail charged with mur- der 1t is alleged that Morris sho. James Manuel, a negro, on crowded Jonesboro car several days ago, in- flicting wounds from which the nc- gro died at local infirmary shortly afterward
 It is reported d that an argument over a street car traflsfer, which the ne- gro had in his possession. led to the shooting. The negro was carried to the Hillman hospital, where he died q few hours afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Third Presbyterian to
 Hold Prayer Service

Everything is in readiness for the prayer meeting. the reception and so- cial which will be held today. begin ming at g o'clock and continuing until o'clock in the evening. in the base ment of the Third Presbyterian church, corner Avenue G and Twenty-s street. atst-.f |
 The Rev. J. A. Bryan is pastor of the church, and all friends of the congre- gation are invited to attend at some time during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Tuscaloosa Federal Court
 Term Is Postponed
Influenza Epidemic Causes Bar and
 Board of Health's Request

Judge W. I. Grubb of the United States court for the Northern district of Alabama has postponed the session of the federal court at Tuscaloosa, which was set for January ', on ac- count of the influenza at that place.
 This saction was taken at the re- quest of the Tuscaloosa Bar associa- tion and health officer A large docket was set for hearing at this time and contained the usual run of cases. The date of this session of court will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Little Eloise Williams
 Suffers Severe Burns

Eioise Williams aged ', daughter of Mir and Mrs A. G. Williams was se- riously burned about tho body at tho residence. 2100 Eleventh avenue, north. yesterday morning. It is said that the little girl had just arisen from her bed and was standing before the fire when @her clothing caught which TO- suited in painful and distressing ac- cident. Although the little girls par erits were in the room they were un able to extingukh the flames until she was badly burned. She was rushed to st. vincents hospital in Johns arn- bulance. where she was reported to be in serious condition last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
FAIRFIELD GETS OUT
 MUNICIPAL TICKET
Decker Nominated for Mayor, With
 Five Aldermanic Candidates

Fairfield citizens last night assembled in mass meeting for the purpose of nam ing a democratic ticket for city officials. The meeting was called by the city demo- cratic committee of Fairfield, and re- suited in the following nominations
 For mayor: A. Clinton Decker.
 For aldermen. Rocco Leo, T. J. Men olas, Fred M. Sturgis, William E. Lewis and o. F. Cumberland.
 This is the first municipal eiectlon held in Fairfield, the city Of falrficio just recently having been incorporated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
$500 DAMAGES AT
 SOUTHERN CLUB BY
 FIRE AND WATER

Fire of unknown origin. starting in the basement of the Southern club building early yesterday morning, caused damages amounting to approx. imately $500. The fire was extinguished by the fire department before it gained a headway. Two furnished rooms and the basement were damaged by fire and water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Directors to Meet

The board of directors of the Bir- mingham Civic association will hold meeting today at 12 o'clock in the cafe of the association. and all members are urged to be present as matters of im- portAnce will come before the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
PERSONAL

A. H. Rickart of Camp Sevier, has gone to Ashville. after spending few days with friends in Birmingham.
 Maj. William L. Kenendy of Camp Mcclellan, is the guest of his par ents, MT and Mrs. w. T, Kennedy, for few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Carl Ross. who has been stationed at Camp Sevier. is the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs, A. A. Ross, for few days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Corp. W. R. Smith. of the 106th ann intuition supply train. arrived in New York from overseas a few days ago He is expected to reach Birmingham next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

This young soldier came over or the Leviathan. the largest vessel aflcat. which arrived in New York las; week with 1000 soldiers and 11,00o sailors When this ship passed the George Washington bearing President Wilson and his party to France, salut. was fired and the men on board stood at attention as they passed.
 When asked if he was glad to get back home. young McDaniel declared he was never So glad of anything in his life. and his only regret was the
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
JOEN F. STU I[URY
IS EURT EY FfL'

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVE 2, Del, Jan. i.-There was no
session Of the Board of pardons here
yesteId day, as there was but one case
before the boa d, that Of the continued
case of Bruce y. Mclaughlin from the
December meeting This case was do
ferred until the next meeting Of the
board.
John F. Salisbury fell down the cellar
steps at his home on State street. early
lesteI day morning and severely bruised
himself
Anticipating the arrival tomorrow Of
the remains of William Tomlinson who
died suddenly Wednesday morning at
Alberta. Ala, the funeral services will
be held from his late residence in the
norehern part Of the town Monday af-
terroon, with interment at Lakeside
Cemetery. Mr.. Toni nson was Sc years
OF age and is survived by a widow
and several children. One son is with
the Delaware troops at Anniston, Ala
A. b. Baxter, who for several yea g
has conducted a general mercantile
business on North street has closed out
the business and has accepted a Fed
eral apo ntment in the ph ladelphla dis
trict Of the Internal Revenue Ollce.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
COUNCIL E-gILECIS
VACCI' E IHYSClAKS
Democrat Makes Nomi-
nation Pu Lis Ticket
Gets Only One Vote
OPPOSITION SITS
IN 6. 0. P. CAUCUS

Deserted by his colleagues for the
night, Councilman Abbegger. Democrat,
OF the Third ward, unable to hold
caucus OF his own. attended the eau
Gus of the Republican members Of City
Council last night. when the slate for
the election Of the city vaccine physl-
clans was arranged This. according
to members Of Council. was The 0rst
tine in the history Of tho Oldest clt-
zens that a Democratic member Of
Council had ATTENDED a Republican eau
Gus. Councilman Able ger not only
bolted his own caucus" but acted as
teller at the election. and was the
whole show OF the d mocratlc section
OF Council. none Of the other Demo-
cratic members being present
When the nominations opened. Mr..
Abb 1rger nominated Democratic physl-
clans for the various positions. but he
was unable TO have the nominations
seconded, until Councilman 'Cathcart,
Republican member Of the Twelfth
wHd, taking pity on his fellow Coun-
cllman's position, seconded the nomi-
nations.
No one assisted with a vote for Mr..
Afberge S choices. and his nominations
were defeated, receiving only one vote
to the nine cast for the successful
cand dates, who We're the retiring OIL
cias
The elections resulted as follows:
Fist strict-Dr Henry NJ Willis, O.;
Dr. II. c. Buckmastar. 4.
Second d steict-D p. a NJ. Rovittl
.; Or. Frank Yifden. l..
Third d strict-Df H. r. First, 9; D..
Thomas c. Cook, 4.
Fourth dlstrict-Dr. George r. Foulke,
Z; DR.. Charles II Boehm, I.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
FAT MERS' BANK c. ECIS
THREE BRAK(H President
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Jan. AT the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Farmers Bank Of the state Of Della
ware, held here yeste day, the follow
ng directors were elected
Dover anch-C $ Pennewill. Henry
nldgely, James II Hughes, A. s. Moore.
VI. n. Jenkins. and N. a. Ha tnett
Geo setoWn b.anch-Dr Joseph Wa
pies. W G nodd. Joseph L. Cahall.
Lewis II Mustard. succeeding the late
Ebe W. Tunnelu. james n. TruHi. Dr.
Roland G. paynier.
Wilmington branch-The Hon. Chas.
r. Miller. Charles E. Dubell. William
Coyne W. NJ Baxter, c. F. Woiasion.
ViuCrnt Walker.
c. s. Pennowill, who has been prosi-
dent on the home hank since the death
OF the late Or. Henry Ridgely. pre-
senteu ms resignation. Which was ac-
cepted- Henry liidgely was elected
president 90 succeed Mr.. Pennewrl
Dr. Roland G.. Payntcr, Of the George
town branch. was elected president OF
nat branch 10 succeed the late Ebe ".
Tunnel. Former Governor Miller was
reelected president OF the Wilmington
branch Of tho bank.
Ine usual div dend was declared.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
STRIP FIRE CHEF
Of SC ME- AUTHORITY
Under New Orc inarce CON-
panieS Cannot be Suspend.
ed From Service
ONLY FINES FOR,
VIOLATING ORDERS

An echo Of the recent controversy be-
tween the Fame Fire Company and
Fire Chief Golden. which resulted In
lhe suspens on Of the Fame Fire Com
pany for disobeyine the orde 5 Of the
chief for leaving This city without his
perm. SON and the subsequent pro-
ceed .ngs in the Court Of Chancery. as
a result OF which the Fame Company
was reinstated In service, was heard In
CITY Council last night, when the
amendment 10 the present ordinance re-
lating 10 the Fire Department was given
a third reading and passed without q
dissenting vote.
The amendment strips the FIRE chief
OF the powers Of suspension, and while
he Is given the power TO fine a fire com
pany for an lnfracllon OF rules, the fire
company has recourse TO two appeals,
The IRE committee OF City Council and
Council as committee OF the whole.
The amendment was presented at the
meeting OF City Council on last Thurs
oay evening by Councilman Johnson,
chairman OF the FIRE committee. After
being read twice that night, IL was re-
,eri ed TO the law and fire committee,
WHICH fcpuiltu IT. idNuldDl1 last hibht'
The measure was ordered scnt to
Mayor Lawson for bis approval, and a
report on the matter will be- made
10 Council next Thursday night
Council was in session but 40 minutes
last night
on motion Of Councilman Robertson
II was decided TO withdraw $4,000 from
each Of the inactive repositories and to
deposit the same In the Socu ity Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, the city's
depository.
John Mcigs. harbor engineer, who Is
preparing report OF his survey OF thu
Wilmington water front, sent a letter
stating that he would have the report
ready for City Council by January 70.
The report Of City Treasurer Banks
showed the bank balances 10 be $685..
s65.27.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
DIX student SOLD Err
INSTRUCT. Rs EES.
Virtually Every Officer al
Division School Has Won
Dist nCtion
COMMISSIONS
FOR MANY MEN

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CAMP DIX, WrghtstOwn. n. J H.. Jan.
i-Student-soldiers assigned TO the di-
,s.on aiming school to open here on
saturday Will have as their instructors
some Of the brightest OF the American
and profess onal men who have an
swered the call to the cOl0ts Virtually
every ofllcer has won distinction In the
reserve officers training camps.
Colonel Andrews, commanding Ofllcer
Of the school. is one Of the most widely
known Of American military autho.s
His latest work. Leadership and Mill
lary Training" now is in virtually
every officers library His "Fundamen-
tails OF Military Training was pre-
pared at the request Of General Wood
for the first training camp at Platts-
burg. Colonel Andrews has had wide
neld experience at home and in the
Philippines and Mexico.
Colonel Andrews latest big Job was
70 assist In successfully organizing the
0rst National Guard In the Philippine
Islands. There were 800 native Fill
pinos among those who took the ten
weeks course in the officers training
schools In the island
One other man in camp VIII get an
opportunity to win his commission at
The training school as a result Of the
cotton Of Corporal Kingdom Could Of
the Headquarters Troop. In asking that
his name be withdrawn from the list
Of 800 selected as students. It is said
to have been the second time he de-
clined the honor OF selection for the
school
sol" Meizger, former athletic star
and football captain at the University
Of Pennsylvania and more recently one
OF the most successful college grldiron
coaches in the country. henceforih will
de' ote his time to coaching Uncle SANS
oghtins men to break the Hindenburg
line. He arrived at the big canionmeni
yesterday.to set a line on the work OF
camp athletic director under the Y. NJ
e. A and on January s will succeed
Herman j. Norton Ia that position.
Consult Bucher for brass signa-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04

sass.I sI.s. sIlaIaE. als sAlpl,y s..-Aar.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04

consult Buchsr for brass sisna-Ady.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
FOREIGN MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety OF st Paurs NJ. + Church Will
meet Monday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs Randall, No. 1922 Trenton Place
The Wednesday evening meeting at
st. Paurs Church will be conducted In
the interest Of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society.
Evening journal., 1918-01-04
TO Fly IN FRANCE

Lieutenant william T. Leach, former
ly Of Mt. Cuba. Of the Royal Flying
Corps, Is now on his way TO France
Lieutenant Leach, who is said to be
an expert aviator, enlisted in the SER
Vice last August at Toronto Canada
AMI has been in training at Lakeside,
Chicago, since that time He is a
son Of the late James f. Leach.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-11-15
Conducts Ordi-
nance Services

On last Sunday morning large
congregation was present at the First
Baptist church, which completely fill
cd the building. The occasion was
the ordination service, setting apart
to the office of deacon, C. C..Miller
and Eli Gibson, two excellent Chris
tian gentlemen.
DR.. j. w. Gillon preached the SER
mon, which was clear presentation
of the duties and responsibilities of
the deaconate. DR.. Gillon is much
loved by Paris congregations and his
presence on this occasion was hearth
ly welcomed.
The church has made splendid
record this year. The Associational
letter, which was presented to the
Western District Association in ses-
sion last week showed that for the
year there had been an increase in
membership of 70, loss by death of
three and by letter 18, making net
gain of 81. Its present membership
is 383.
There has been contributed by the
church for home expenses, $6,S64.-
l68 and for missions, $4,664.00, to-
ltal of 11,528.69. The new PASTOR
lium, during the year has been CON-
lpleted and paid for, the value of the
home and grounds being over $S,-
800.