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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Campaign Will Be Waged
 Against Houses of Ill
 Fame in Birmingham
Taylor Working on New Automobile Parking Ordinance and Hornady
 Wants Vandalism Stopped

Preparations are being made by City Attorney M M. Ullman to start a cam paign against houses of i'll repute in the city. Announcement to this effect was made yesterday, and the combined ef- forts of the police and detective depart ments will be launched in the near fu- ture to curtail this vice to the minimum.
 Despite the efforts of authorities, the houses of i'll repute have been gaining in number. Recently, the government requested local authorities to use all efforts to break up this vice, especially since large numbers of soldiers have been visiting here.
 Commissioner Taylor is working on a new ordinance, which. if adopted, will more stringently regulate the parking of automobiles on the downtown streets The new ordinance will be introduced at tho meeting of the commission on Janu- ary 15, it is stated, and calls for all automobiles to park within 50 and 100 feet of the corner. Zones will be es- tablished, in which parking will be pro- hibited.
 Commissioner Hornady will urge the commission to take some definite action today against the plumbing thieves and vandals who are ransacking unprotected houses. Robbery of houses in construc- tion have been frequent of late, according to Commissioner Hornady, and an imme- diate stop to the practice is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
DECREASE IN ARRESTS SHOWN BY R E. OR T OF CHIEF OF POLICE
663 Arrests for Month of December. Traffic Law Violations Lead
 ing, With 100 Convictions

Birmngham's police department made 663 arrests during the month of Decem- Der, according to the official monthly report made to Commissioner Taylor yesterday by Chief Shirley. The number of arrests for the month showed a great decrease in comparison with previous months, and department officials greatly rejoiced over the splendid showing.
 There were 150 arrests made for viola ton of the traffic law, with 100 convic- tions; s6 arrests for disorderly conduct with 46 being convicted; 56 arrests for drunk with only 10 acquittals 55 gamers were captured, with A convictions; 49 ar- rests for assault and battery, with 21 convictions.
 Fifty-nine prisoners were turned over to the sheriff, 8 of the number being charged with burglary and grand larceny. -Four were accused of vagrancy, while three will be tried for murder. Fed eral authorities received g prisoners; the juvenile court, 10, and the welfare de- partment, two.
 The recorders court collected $5494. B in fines Stolen property valued at sSTo7.95 was recovered by the police and detective departments, and awarded to owners.
 A total of S60 arrests were made in Birmingham and Ensley for the month. Of this number 3s9 were white males; 334 black males; g white females, and 95 black females.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
ANGUS TAYLOR AND ! GEORGE JOHNSTON VIE FOX R[unUIIo Chamber Will Have Big
 Meeting Thursday Night When New Officers Are Installed for 1918

The Chamber of Commerce will hold It's annual meeting and election of officers Thursday evening at o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, at which time the retiring president Charles F. DeBardeleben, will make q talk on What the Chamber Did in 1917" while the new president, Arthur C. Crowder. will talk on What the Chamber Will Do in 191S." The installation of the following offl- cers will take place: A. c. Crowder. pres ident; R. A. Porter, first vice president; Sol Caheen. second vice president, and IJ. Knox Fleming. treasurer The new directors are: D. B. Dimmick. George
 McCleery. w. C. Bonham, Henry M. Do- zier, Hubbard Smith and Ted Brownell, and they will serve for a term Of three years
 This is an open meeting and one that every member Is urged to attend, while tho women Of Birmingham are especially invited to be present.
 For the purpose of creating rivalry in the membership the members were divided Into two sides, the army and
 the navy" George Johnston is the gen.
 eral in charge of the army, while Angus M. Taylor is admiral in charge of the navy. The heads of these divisions have already met and chosen sides. notifying
 each member of their respective sides to be present and assist in helping his di- vision Ego over the top.'
 | Women count well as men in this
 contest and one of the largest crowds in | the history of the organization Is ex- will be served at the close of the meet ling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Children's Aid Society
 Has Found Homes
 For 19 Childre n
Report of Superintendent Barrow Re- ceived at Meeting of Executive Committee Yesterday

At a special meeting of the executive committee of the Alabama Children S Aid society, held yesterday in the pri- vate dining room of the Civic association, the work of the society for the past three months was reviewed. Rev. Mid- dleton s. Barnwell, president, officiated, and Judge S. D. Murphy, Rabbi Morris Newfield. Robert Jemison. Jr.. Rev. II. M. Edmonds, Mrs. w. l.. Murdock and Crawford Johnson were also present.
 Crawford Johnson. treasurer of tha society, showed that over s600 has been sent to the society as Christmas gifts and that the sum would likely pass the S1000 mark.
 Nineteen children were placed in new homes from October l to December 31 by the society. A total of S6 children were in care of the society on December 3l, 1917.
 The report of Superintendent Barrow is as follows:
 "Our society began active work on October 1. 1917, and this report of your superintendent is an outline of our ser vice to the little children of the state from October l to December 31 1917, in- elusive:
 'Eighty-slx children in care of our society December 31. 1917; 19 children pldCeQ Tn new homes OCtODer l to De cember 31; 5 children awaiting new homes children in care of society in own homes; 5s children placed by courts and other societies prior to October l. super vision assumed by our society; g placed in Birmingham district and environs 26 placed in 23 towns distributed ovei the state-Montgomery, Anniston. Glen, vile, Centreville, Vance. Yolande, Fay. cite, Blount Springs, Mineral Springs Wedowee, Docena, Cordoya. Cardiff Odenville, Warrior. Bridgeton, Alexander City, Sheffield. Springville, Adamsville Little, Dora, Goodwater; 47 consultations with parents and children's workers 1T six towns of the state in regard to 4 other children (21 in Montgomery). Int society has not assumed definite respon sibility for these children; Is visits tt prospective homes for children, includ ing Montgomery. Mobile. Anniston. De catur, Goodwater, Verbena, Hancevlle Hartselle, Yolande Vinemont, Fultor Springs Littleton; 52 visits to prospectiv, homes in Birmingham district and en' virons; 312 letters written about home. and children; 2S6 general letters writer about work of society; 5000 Christmas letters written to friends of our worl over the state requesting Christina. gifts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
THRIFT CAMPAIGN
 WELL LAUNCHED
 AMONG SCHOOLS Dr. Morton Says Negroes Will Subscribe Literally. Picture Slides to Be
 Used in Campaign

The school children's thrift army was led into battle yesterday morning hy state Director Crawford Johnson in q rousing speech before the pupils ana teachers of Central High school.
 The enlistment cards were distrip- uted among the audience, and 1t was soon evident that the draft system knew no need in that section or the country The plan was accepted whoIe- heartedly, and the organization IS now well under way. {.
 MT. Johnson explained the issue at stake. the various means adopted 10 successfully close it, and impressed upon them that it was not so mucn the money that was needed, as the support of the nation to man. Ihat the ones who could not fight with a gun should fight in the manner Tn which they could best serve, ana that the best manner at this time was the purchase and sale of the thrift stamps and baby bonds. A station selling the two varieties of the stamps mas been established at the school
 Quite elaborate plans of organiza- tion have been received at headquar- ters from pr. R. R. Morton, president of Tuskegee institute, and are unoer the careful consideration of the offi- cials From the enthusiasm with which he is entering into work good results are expected. He is mempef of the state executive committee.i
 An order was sent yesterday from headquarters for thousands of motion picture slides to be used in the pic ture shows over the state in interes, of the campaign. w. S. Mudd of Mudd & Collie company came to headquar- ters yesterday and stated that the slides would be run in all of the Bir- mingham shows without cost. This was considered an unusually libera offer. as the practice of running ad' vertising slides has almost been com. pletely abandoned. and it was stated that it was only the nature of the is' sue that prompted the action in this case.
 The name of the chairman appointed for the work in the city of Birming' ham will be announced by the commit tee some time during today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08

finally got to be a bishop. The preacher said that every bishop had to be a cir cult rider in his career before he could be bishop. but that great many of them who were bishops made better cir cult riders than they did bishops, and ought to be back on the circuit. That might apply to railroad heads.
 "Of course, there is nothing that l could say that would be pertinent at this time, but I will say that I am in the south to inspect the properties of the Southern system, as I have not had that privilege for eight months I have been engaged as the head of the rail- way war board. and have not had an opportunity to get away from Washing ton. I am delighted to be down here, and to renew acquaintances and meet old friends. especially those I recognize among the newspaper men who have all ways been so kind to me-"
 Mir. Harrison did not say any of the above; he was not allowed to or he did not desire to or he was in too big hurry can be recalled from other railroad pres idents interviewed in the past, what Is contained above is just about what a perfectly nice railroad president could have said without hairlpping anyone, and everybody would have been just as happy He refused to talk to reporters. He wanted no publicity.
 Mir. Harrison left Birmingham yester- day afternoon, or night, or sometime after the luncheon, according to L. Se- vier, general agent of the Southern sys- tenn in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
GRAND ARMY OF THE
 REPUBLIC TO HOLD
 JOINT INSTALLATION
Confederate Veterans Invited to Join Their Former Foes in the Exer- cises-Officers of
 Relief Corps

The George A. Custer post, No. l. Grand Army of the Republic, and the woman's relief corps will hold joint in- stallation of officers tonight at 8 o'clock at Fraternal hall. A fine programme has been arranged and Confederate Vet erans are especially invited to be pres ent.
 F. F. Quinn, former department com mander of the c. A. R.. will have charge of the installation of officers The wom- ans relief corps will meet at 2:30 this afternoon and there will be meeting of George A. Custer post at p. m.
 The following officers will be installed by the woman's relief corps:
 President, Mrs. Sara McPherson; senior vice president, Mrs. Florence McGowan; junior vice president, Mrs. Neil Sweeley; treasurer Mrs. Hattie c. Call Chaplain. Mrs. Ella Burte; conductress Mrs. Ma tilda Swope: guard, Mrs. Julia Spicer; assistant conductress, Mrs. Margaret An drews; musician. Miss Susie Hoskins; secretary, patriotic instructor and press correspondent. Mrs. Agnes A. Chapin; color bearer. No. 1. Mrs. Abbie Hoffman; color bearer No. ?. Mrs. Annie Lewis; color bearer, No. 3. Mrs. Lena Arrco; color bearer, No. 4. Mrs Mary Horne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Birmingham Men Return From Barr's
 Funeral at Columbia

Several executives of the First National bank and other prominent citizens who went to Columbia, Tenn. to attend the funeral of the late John H. Barr, chair man of the board of the First National, returned to Birmingham yesterday morning. The funeral of MT. Barr was held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and interment was made at Columbia, his former home.
 Among those who attended the funeral from Birmingham were Oscar Wells, president; J. Knox Fleming, vice pres . tdent: Thomas Hopkins, cashier. and Er- skine Ramsay of the board of directors of the First National,and Fred M. Jack son and A. H. Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
COUNTY UNIT SENDS
 GIFTS TO SOLDIERS

The Jefferson county unit of the ma tional council of defense received dur ing the month of December and for warded to the various camps gifts amounting to S311, according to the re- port of the social service committee. of which Mrs. Charles J. Sharpe is chair man.
 The report was made at meeting of the Jefferson county unit. and it was announced that the Music Study club will furnish butter to the men in ono ward at Camp Mcclellan and Camp Sheridan. A committee will be ap- pointed to cooperate with the mems committee to raise funds for the conn forts needed for the soldiers in camp
 Thanks were extended to the Music Study club. the pupils of Miss Adams. the Study circle, the Red Cross, Miss Morton's school. tn Sue Talent club. Yancey chapter. U. D. C.; the Wood- lawn w c. T. U. and the women of Ensley for varous donations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
WESTER TO SPEAK ON "BOY SCOUTS" AT
 KIWANIS LUNCHEON

The Kiwanis club will lunch today al o'clock at the Southern ckb, at which time H. W. Wester, scout executor. Boy Scouts of America, will make an ad. dress on "Boy Leadership in War Times"
 Mir. wester is not going to ask fol financial aid for the Scouts, but Is going to give an instructive talk on the Scout organization.
 T. P. Hay, Jr., Hooverite, Kiwaniar and persistent agitator of the lowly sweet 'tater, is going to introduce new visi tor. a Miss Dasheen by name. She is lady all good and tried kiwanians will be glad to know and one of whom wive: and sweethearts will not be jealous Kiwanians who have planned to leave town tomorrow are urged to delay tht trip, and be on hand to greet the Lady Dasheen.
 For the attendance prize J. w. Porter of the Alabama company donates what h' claims to be the "best Green Trading Stamp issued" and we heartily agree with him. as it is genuine lived ollal bill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
MRS. JACOBS TO SPEAK ION WOMAN SUFFRAGE AT CIVITAN LUNCHEON
Members of Club to Visit Piggly Wiggly as Guests of
 Sam FOwlkes

Mrs. Pattie Ruffner Jacobs will ad- dress the Civitan club at luncheon to- day at 1 o'clock at the Hilimap hotel. taking as her subject. 'Woman's Suffrage"
 Mrs. Jacobs is well-known suf- frage leader of national reputation and a member of the national executive committee and well versed on the sub- ject She has promised to make typ ical street corner soap box speech.
 At the conclusion of the luncheon the club will adjourn to the Piggly Wiggly store as the guest of Sam Towlkes. who has provided something in tbe nature of a surprise for every one present.
 MT. Fow,kes has asked for police protection during this visit. and he will insist that all knitting bags. um- brellas and overcoats be checked at the door.
 The programme for today promises to be interesting and all Civitans ara urged to be on hand at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
FINANCIAL MEN MEET IN ANNUAL
 CONFERENCE TODAY
Prospects for New Year Among Bank CTS Bright-Appointments
 May Be Made

Today the annual meeting of the financial institutions of the city will he held and 1t Is probable that num- Der of vacancies win be filled. It is expected that the prospects for the coming year, and the manner in which the bankers can best cooperate with and aid the government. will be taken up and discussed.
 It is expected that the vacancies caused by the death of Joseph H Woodward, president of the Woodward company, and J. H. Barr of the Firs' National hank win be filled at thi! time.
 It was stated yesterday that bank ing conditions have never been better nor prospects, brighter. especially witt such unusual conditions over the en tire country. and that a great year il banking history is now opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Sunday Output Of Coal
 Mines ForWarded to City
Fuel Board Expects Receive 500 Tons of Coal From Ex tra Work at Mines-Report Will Be Read
 This Morning

[ coal will be distributed in Birmingham as a result of the work Sunday.
 A large portion of this coal will be turned over to Commissioner J. Ellis Brown for the city schools, so as to pro vent the closing of school for any pe- riod of time,
 The Galloway Coal company shipped 2S cars of coal to Birmin gham last week, some of which has not yet been received, and the coal that arrived was distributed to the various sections of the city, and was sold immediately.
 The fuel board has been given more authority by pr. Garfield. fuel admins- trator, and Sam P. Kennedy, state fue administrator, and relief is expected for the presext shortage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08

The Jefferson county fuel board will meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the office of the board, SS4 Brown-Marx building, at which time the report of the output of coal of several mines on Sunday will be read. The Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company turned over six cars of coal to the fuel board as a result of the mine at Dora working on Sunday and this coal has been loaded and will, in all probability. reach Birmingham to- day. while the mines of the Somerset Coal company and the Brilliant Coal company also worked Sunday, but the report has not yet been received from them, but it is expected that at least 800 tons of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
SECRETARY ADVISES MIR. FORD UNDECIDED
 ABOUT VISIT HERE

Blanks Everett, geenral manager of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. received letter yesterday from G. T. Anderson, assistant secretary to Henry Ford. to whom an invitation to visit Bir- mingham was sent several days ago by the Chamber of Commerce stating it was impossible for MT. Ford to say at the present time just when he would make his trip south and whether he would be able to visit Birmingham.
 He thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the invitation and stated he would in all probability visit this city should he come south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
New Incorporations

The w. c. Rust Coal company filed papers of incorporation in the probate court yesterday. The capital stock oi the organization is stated as slo,oO0, al of which is paid in.
 w. c. Rust was elected president ol the new company, J. F. Berry Baugh vice president and treasurer, and Anna NJ. Rust, secretary. The principal of- fices of the company are located in Bir- mingham, and all of the incorporator. are residents of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
pr. Byrnes to Talk on Personality

Personality as an Asset in Life'' will be the subject of Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes in the open forum of the First Uni tartan church, on Wednesday night at s o'clock.
 This is the first of course of five lectures on the general subject, ''The Great Assets of the Personal Life'
 The public is invited to these meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Try Cheney's
 Expectorant
For Your Cough or Cold or if Wet and
 Chilly

You may have a dreadful cough so your lungs feel sore. and it hurts when you breathe, or you may have only a simple cough, or severe cold, asthma. get a 25c bottle of Cheney's Expec- torant from any. drug store. Directly after taking o,i a few doses& & H1 CnssnSeyt.s Syt ter and a few bottles have cured the worst colds and coughs, asthma croup or whooptng cough.-(Adv)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Want Some Letters

To the Editor of The Age-H Herald: We are two lonesome soldiers, and would appreciate very much if you could find room in your valuable paper to in- sert this little notice, as we would like to hear from some of the young ladies of Birmingham and get them to write to us and cheer us up. Hoping this lit- tie note will meet your approval, we re- main, respectfully yours,
 JOHN R. PUGH,
 NICHOLAS CHRISTIANO, First Co.,. 104th motor Supply Train, Camp Mcclellan, Ala.
 Admission. January 4, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
You Eat too Much
 Meat-We didn't need a

M we OlOI [ OeeQ a war to teach us that meat eating is largely a habit founded upon dietetic igncr- ance. The best substitute for meat or eggs is the whole wheat grain; in fact. it is a more complete food a better balanced ration. Shredded Wheat Biscuit contains the entire wheat grain prepared in a digest ible form. It is 100 per cent. whole wheat boiled in steam, shredded. and then baked crisp and brown. Two of these crisp little loaves of baked whole wheat with milk make a nourishing, satisfying meal. Made in Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Damage Suits

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 s5OO0-Mose Wilson vs. the Birmingham Machine and Foundry company for al- legged personal injuries.
 s15OO-James Guyton vs. Jessie Wesley for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 Thomas Ward Fitzpatrick of Atlanta to Miss Mabel Ray Lallande.
 A. C. Lowry of Birmingham to Miss Nora Velma Matthews.
 E. S. Nesbitt of Chicago to Miss Ruth N. Cowan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08

may be discontinued to realize that this curtailment of expenses bears no flavor. or personal dislike or official dissatisfaction. We are simply try ing to economize for reasons hereto fore set out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-08

To Cure Q Cold Tn One Day
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma turc is on each box. JOG.