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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
COAL DELIVERED BY
 AID OF CITY TEAMS
People Able to Buy Coal Among Those Suffering From Fuel
 Shortage

Commissioner J. Ellis Brown yester- day secured from the city street de- partment three teams with which he delivered coal during the day to those worthy of such service and relieved much suffering.
 1.-TWO of the teams I used to deliver coal to people who were able to buy coal, but could not get it hauled, and they were suffering for fuel. These cases were practically all widows wtlo appealed to me in their distress and I had the coal taken to them, as their children were suffering. The other team I used for the city welfare de- partment in delivering coal to charity cases as designated by the welfare de- partment," stated MT. Brown.
 ''The city continues to get about enough coal to get by on, but we are not getting any excess. The de- livery proposition as inaugurated by me is very slow, for coal is hard to get in the first place and in the sec- onG progress is retarded on account of the limited hauling facilities.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
MRS. JULIAN PARKE WILL SPEAK AT THE
 SUFFRAGE JUBILEE
|Suffragists Will Celebrate Passage of the Susaz B. Anthony Amend ment at the Tutwiler
 Hotel Tonight

The Birmingham Suffrage association will hold jubilee at the Tutwiler ho- tel tonight at 8 o'clock in celebration of the passage through the House of the resolution to submit the Susan B. Anthony amendment for woman suffrage to the severa, states for approval or re- jection.
 This meeting will be open to the public and an interesting programme has been arranged, and among the speakers will be Mrs. Julian Parke of Selma, pres ident of the state suffrage association; Prof, N. R. Baker, county superinten- dent of education, and w. D. Nesbit, for mer chairman of the democratic com mittee in Alabama.
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs will relate the pro- ceedings of the national suffrage conven- ton at Washington. and an account of what preceded the passing of the reso- lution in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
STATE COUNCIL IF ]. DEFENSE ID START COUNTY CAMPAIGN
Fund to Provide Soldiers With Articles Not PrOvid- ed by Government or
 Red Cross Is Object

A general campaign to raise $620o in Jefferson county will be held for three days beginning January 26 by the mem and women's units for Jefferson county of the state council of defense. This sum is Jefferson county's quota of the S50,000 allotted the entire state, and the
 money when subscribed is for the pur- chase of articles not furnished by the government nor the Red Cross for the soldiers going into active service abroad It is stated that in Alabama there is no fund available for the completion of the soldiers outfits.
 In order to bring the unit of sub scription within the reach of every one. it has been placed at s1, although larger sums will be received with much appre- ciation. All of the money contributed will be used for the purpose donated, it was stated by the committee. as the ex- pense of distribution would be borne by individuals.
 The selection of the articles will be made by the executive committee of the state council of defense, of which Col. T. o. Smith is treasurer, and will be as- sisted by Gen. R. E.. Steiner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
LIBERTY RUG IS
 ON. DISPLAY HERE
Novel Specimen of Rug Weaver's Art Is Shown by Loveman, Joseph
 & Loeb

A unique rug is on display in the Loveman, Joseph & Loeb rug shop. It is called the Liberty Rug" and con tains 39 historical scenes.
 The central figure of the liberty rug is the statue of Liberty and the panel is beautifully woven and portrays a rich color scheme.
 Other symbols of national signifi- canoe are interwoven in border show ing state seals, the Panama canal, the capitol at Washington, Niagara Falls. the Liberty bell and other scenes of interest to the students of American history.
 Another notable feature of the rug is the manner in which the field is set off from the border by an inner band consisting of an arrangement of flint Indian arrowheads.
 Everyone is invited to see this un- usual bit of rug weaving and a special invitation is extended to school chil- dren this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Coal Situation StiLL Unchanged and Many
 Residents Short ofFueL
Coal Dealers Report Coal is Sold Before Reaching City On Advance Order-Many Applicant For Free Coal-Board to Enforce the
 One-TOn to Each Purchaser Order.

There is little if any change in the coal situation in Birmingham, and many complaints came into the office of the fuel board yesterday from residents in various sections of the city. asking the assistance of the board in securing some fuel.
 ventory of the coal yards of Birming- ham showed SIS tons of coal on hand Saturday afternoon. with 5s cars in tram sit This coal was sold by the time the report reached the office of the fuel board and several cars arrived yes terday, which were sold as soon as it could be reloaded
 Irondale and East Lake are com- pletely out of coal, and every effort is being made by the board to secure fuel to relieve the situation in this section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
RUGBY CAR LINE IS . STILL IN OPERATION Order of Fuel Board Held Up at Request of City
 Employees

The Rugby car line will be running this morning just the same as 1t oper- ated yesterday, regardless of signs posted in the cars to the effect that this line would be discontinued after last night. MT. Pevear acted upon an order from the state fuel board at Montgom- cry, in order to lessen the consumption of coal.
 The humorous side of the story has taken the lead over the real facts in the case. President Pevear has been accused of not having adequate infor- nation on the subject before him, prior to the issuance of the order that stated the cars would cease to be operated. The employees of the city are East Lake res- idents, and several of them are patrons of this branch line of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, consequently, every one of them had business with J. Ellis Brown. commis- sioner of public utilities yesterday morning. when they landed in the city hall.
 Commissioner Brown got busy. He called upon MT. Pevear, and it soon de- veloped that the cars could be oper- ated, regardless of the order from $. F. Kennedy. state fuel administrator. MT. Peaver stated that he would run the cars and square himself with the state fuel board in some manner that would be satisfactory.
 The fuel board ordered the cars stopped in order to curtail the consump- tion of coal, it being estimated that 1t took 1500 pounds of coal a day to oper ate this short line. Commissioner Brown made a tour over the territory served by the short line with MT. Peaver. after which it was agreed that the cars would continue to run.
 The power furnished the Birmingham Light and Power company by the Alabama Power company is gener- ally understood to be manufactured by water. but it was stated by MT. Peyear yesterday that at least 50 per cent. of it was manufactured by the steam plant of the Alabama Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
.LOVEJOY ID SPEAK AT LUNCHEON TODAY Noted Social Worker to Speak on Conservation
 of Children

A large attendance is expected at the patriotic luncheon at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock today at which Owen !. Lovejoy of New York will deliver an address on "The Conservation of Chil- dren During War Times" The lunch- con is held under the auspices of the local association, the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organiza- tions. Delegations from these bodies will be present Among those that will be seated at the table with MT. Love- joy are George Gordon Crawford, Dr. J. IT. Phillips. Val Nesbit. A. c. Crow der, C. L. Harold, Dr. Dwight Bayley, pr. H. M. Edmonds. the Rev. M. s. Barnwell. w. w. Dinsmore of Mont gomery. L. E. Bush of Montgomery, pr. Thomas Byrnes, Mrs. c. B. Spen- cer. Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Miss Amelia Worthington. Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch and others.
 MT. Lovejoy is one of the leading authorities on social welfare work and his message has the indorsement of President Wilson. The luncheon will be held in the ballroom at the Tut wiler.
 This afternoon at 3:3O o'clock Mir Lovejoy will address the state child labor committee on the child labor problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
LEES BIRTHDAY
 TO BE CELEBRATED
Veterans Arrange Appropriate Pro. gramme in Honor of Confed-
 crate Leader

The anniversary of the birthday of Gen. Robert F. Lees birthday, is legal holiday in Alabama. The local camps of the United Confederate veter. ans have secured the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce for the day and the exercises will be held at 2:30 p. m. It is declared that all veterans and all affiliated societies participate in the cell ebration of this day, and arrangements to that efefct are now being made.
 pr. J. A. Duncan will deliver an ad- dress and a very interesting musical programme has been arranged for the occasion. A cordial invitation is extend- ed the public to enter into the celebra- tion of this day.
 The regular meeting of Camp Hardee, scheduled to be held at Cable hall on Friday. the IS, has been called off lnd will be held as joint meeting and celebration at the auditorium Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
BOARD OF REVENUE
 GUESTS OF REALTORS
 AT LUNCHEON TODAY
Finances and Other Matters of Inter- est Will Be Discussed by the
 County Officials

Robert P. McDavid, secretary of the Birmingham Realtors exchange, an. nounces that this body will entertain the Jefferson county board of revenue with ,uncheoen at the Southern clut today at 1 o'clock. That an insight into the nature of the meeting may be had below is an extract from one of the in- vitations issued;
 ''The bored of revenue will entertain the boavd of revenue at the Southern club Thursday.
 The quintet who juggle tEs finances of the county have promised to loosen up with the dope on what btcomes of the taxes we downtrodden realtors pour into the coffers of imperial Jefferson.
 Just why we get less, in the way of improvements, for our s2S5 tax rate than we got for $2.35 rate is still more or less of a mystery to the boys who have to kick in with the additional four bits. In the discussion of this point, Frank Hewitt particularly waxes elo- quent.
 ..The Bessemer courthouse the pro- posed bond issue for good roads. the convict system and other problems will be aired. For a better understanding of condi- tions in the county, sit in with the boys at the club Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
". M. c. A. Privileges Extended Soldiers
 Passing Through City
Four Hundred Soldiers From Michigan Guests of Local Association En
 Route to Eastern Points

The local Young Mems Christian as- sociation handled 400 soldiers yesterday modating them with baths. writing ma modating them with baths. writing ma terial. lunches and rest room. Four hun dred Michiganders were passing through the city under command of Major Green. Upon their arrival at the depot, Major Green telephoned Secretary Stallings, asking if the association could give the soldiers baths and other accommoda- tions and he was informed that he and his men would be welcome to use the privileges free of charge.
 With practically no notice, the asso- ciation with it's trained staff handled the entire quota without delay. This is another evidence of the association g ability to serve the soldiers in camps or in the city. For the first time since his recent illness, President Cosby was at the association when the men arrived and gave them hearty welcome through their commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
WEATHERLY TO AID
 IN TELEPHONE CASE
Former Commissioner to Assist City Attorney in Fighting Tele-
 phone Rates

Tn It's efforts to have the Southern Bell Telephone company reduce it's To- cal and long distance telephone rates the city commission has asked James Weatherly to assist City Attorney M. M. Ullman in preparing the brief of the case. MT. Weatherly was former ly commissioner of public utilities and he Is familiar with the case the city has prepared against the telephone company.
 While no definite arrangements have been made with MT. Weatherly it was stated at the office of the pres ident of the city commission yester- day that it was practically settled that MT. Weatherly would aid the city att torney in handling the case against the Southern Bell company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
For Colds and Grippe Follow Doctor 'sAdvice

Ask any physician or druggist and he will tell you that the first step in the treatment of a cold. cough or grippe should invariably be "a brisk calomel purgative, preferably the nausealess calomel. called Calotabs." This alone Is often sufficient to break up a severe cold over night. or cut short an attack of grippe and possibly prevent pneu- monia.
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed time with swallow of water-that's s all No salts, no nausea nor the slight est interference with your eating, pleasures or work. Next morning your cold has vanished and your entire sys- tenn is purified and refreshed. Calota bs are sold only in original sealed pack ages; price thirty-five cents. Recom- mended and guaranteed by druggists everywhere. Price refunded if you are not delighted.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
CROWDER SPEAKS AT
 ROTARY LUNCHEON
Nominating Committee to Select New Officers for the Coming
 Year

The Rotarian luncheon held yester- day at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel was very enjoyable. President Val Nesbit presided and Secretary Clarence Lloyd was on the job assisting him.
 A. C. Crowdcr. president of the Cham Der of Commerce, made an interesting talk on the things Birmingham should accomplish during 1918. urging the support of all Rotarians in this matter.
 Blanks Everett afforded some fun for the crowd when it was stated he had been presented with a knitting bag Tuesday by the Civitan club. and that it was not complete without the nee- dies, IS these were given to him.
 A nominating committee was ap- pointed to nominate candidates for officers. to be voted on at the meeting to be held the third Wednesday in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Emmett A. Wright Dies
 After Long Illness

Emmett A. Wright, son of F. A. Wright of this city. died in Tuscaloosa last night He had been in i'll health for many years. but death came sud- denly as a result of heart failure.
 Funeral services will be held this morn- ing at 10 o'clock at Shaw's chapel, and will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which MT. Wright was a member, The family requests that flow CTS be omitted.
 The deceased is survived by his father, two brothers c. M Wright of Birming- ham and G. R. Wright of Dallas, Tex, and three sisters. Miss Susan E. Wright and Mrs. w. D. Lanning of Birmingham and Mrs. E. w. Phelps of Miami, Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17

One man appeared at the office of tn, board yesterday afternoon, stating h, was completely out of coal, and that h, had been able to get but one ton thi. winter and urged the board to assis him in this matter.
 Long before the coal to be given away was placed yesterday large crowds were standing around in waiting. and 1t was given out by J. Frank Rushton as fast as it could be unloaded. One car was given away yesterday afternoon and tho remainder will be distributed just as il arrives.
 The orders of the board allowing but one ton to be sold to a purchaser and requiring him to sign an affidavit that he has less than one ton on hand will
 9 enforced. The board has discovered several attempts to secure more thar one ton of coal and the board will take the matter up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Crane Engineer Is
 Injured by Shovel

K. c. Nelson, coal crane engineer for the Illinois Central railroad, was seriously injured yesterday about noon when he was struck by the crane's shovel. He was rushed to St vincents s hospital in Shaw's ambulance Nelson resides at 1117 North Third avenue
 Authorities at the hospital stated last night that Nelson's condition was improving and his injuries, although serious, would not prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
DON'T COUGH
 ANY LONGER
Now's the time to prevent it's
 serious consequences

You will not find better remedy than Dr. Belfs Pine-Tar- Honey to prevent your cough from developing into q grave and even dangerous ail- ment. This pleasant balsam prepara- ton is antiseptic, and quickly effect i've. When you take Dr. Bells Pine Tar-Honey you check the spread of infectious germs. loosen and help eliminate the phlegm. soothe the in- flammation.1 and relieve that grippy feeling
 Get a bottle of pr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey and watch your improvement from the first dose. Do not be satisfied with half-treatment, however. rake Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey till your grippe. cold or bronchitis 10 complete ly relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Rev. E. w. Gamble at
 St. Mary's Sunday

Tn the absence from the city of the Rev. w. N. Claybrook, the Rev. E. W. Gamble of Selma will conduct the services at St. Marys church next Sunday, January 20.
 The Rev. Mir. Gamble is dean of the Selma convocation, and is one of the best known clergymen in the diocese
 The congregation of St. Mary's church Is regarded as fortunate in having him as their guest next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
EIrNERAL NOTICE

The members of Birmingham Frn- ternnI lodge No. 3S4, A. r. and A. M.. are requested to meet at Masonic tenn pie Thursday, January f7, 1918, at 1 P. m.. to attend funeral of Brother Joseph Ogden. Interment W0Odlawn cemetery. All Masons frnternaIly in- vited. W. w. ALVEY, W. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Delegates Elected

Delegates to the coming state con vention will he elected at the meeting of the executive board of the Bir- mingham Equal Suffrage association to be held this afternoon at their headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
FINERAI. NOTTCE

The members of Wahouma lodge No. 763, A. r. and A. M., are requested to assemble at their hall mt 9:3O Friday morning to attend the funeral of willis Parks Brown, 272S Thirty-thirsl avenue. North Birmingham. Inter- ment at WoodIawn cemetery.
 HARRY l.. SMITH, w. M. 1T. H. kILGO, Sec'y.
Evening star., 1918-08-04
MISSION COMES,
HEADED BY GEN. PAU

AN ATLANTIC PORT. August g.
Enthusiastic in their praises of the
American soldier and the American
people, whose brilliant efforts are
the amazement of France. as they
must be the CONSERVATION of Ger
many" the French mission to Aus
tralia. headed by Gen. Paul Gerald
Pau, one-armed hero of the Franco
Prussian war of 1870. as well as the
present conflict, and Albert Metin,
French scholar, soldier and diplomat,
arrived here today.
The mission, which consists of nine
members, will leave for Washington
tomorrow and expects to have>an au-
dience with President Wilson Tues
day. 1t will then leave. for Chicago
for a brief visit, and will go on to
Denver. Salt Lake City and San Fran
cisco before sailing for the Antipodes.
Beside Gen. Pau and NJ Metin. there
are in the party Henri Corbiere, agri-
cultural delegate; NJ. G.. Thomson, la
British consular commonwealth rep
resentative; ]. T. Leclerq-Motte. tex
tile delegate: NJ. Matthew. commercial
delegate. and two secretaries.
Il am greatly impressed by the
wonderful dash and morals of the
American troops fighting side by side
with the French" said General Pau.
who is of the family stock of Joan of
Arc. "They are splendid soldiers.
keen in initiative and amenable to
rigid discipline. and they don't stop at
obstacles. The American boys and
their officers are winning imperish-
able glory with their allied COM
rades in fighting for the liberties of
the world"
NJ. Metin. chief spokesman Of NE
mission, was a member Of the French
chamber of deputies when the war
broke out, and who resigned his seat
to take lieutenancy in the army.
I'VE are accustomed to seeing
every class of a nation in the army's
rank and file." said NJ. Metin. but
we must say that the American Sc
lected soldiers and the volunteers
are of a very high calibre, both in
tellectually and from moral point
of view. We are especially impressed
by the singular simplicity and cor
rectness that characterfzes the staff
officers in command of your troops
in France. They live in the simplest
manner and in this find their French
allies real comrades-in-arms."
Evening star., 1918-08-04
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

CHICAGO. August 2-IoEs-Re-
ceipts. 10000 head: 10 to 20 cents
lower than yesterdays average;
butchers. 1s15a1s.65; light. 19.25a
1915; packing. 1s.1oa1?0o; rough.
1775a1S.0o: bulk of sales, 1s.25a19,6o;
pigs, good and choice. 17.15a1s.50.
Cattle-Receipts. 1000 head; bulk
of receipts direct to packers: com
pared with a week ago, best steers
and butcher cattle are % cents high
er; medium steers, 25a50c. lower;
common steers and butcher cattle lit
tie changed from last weeks close:
calves. 25c. lower; stoclters and feed
ers strong to 25c. higher.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head: all di-
rect to packers; as compared with a
week, best western lambs. so to soc.
lower, and native lambs. 30 to 75c-
lower; feeder lambs closed strong to
25c. higher: sheep. steady TO shade
lower.
NEW YORK. August 3-Beeves-
Receipts $50 head; no trading.
Calves-ReceiDts. 135 head; no trad
ing. Sheep and lam bs-Receipts.
culls, 6.00a7.50: lambs, 16.0Gal9-00;
culls, 1400a15.0o. Hogs-Eeceipis.
1920 head; no trading.
Evening star., 1918-08-04
u. S. Indians Stay German
Officers During Wild Revel

behind the German front, and appar-
emily all were secure from danger.
Lights flashed through the windows
and sounds of revelry were heard.
The Indians stalked closer to the
building, inside of which Prussian Of
ficers were feasting. drinking wine
and smoking cigars looted from The
chateau. They were toasting each
other and singing maudlin songs.
Grenade Among Revelers.
The two American scouts gazed a
while through the windows and then
the chief drew back his right arm and
hurled sputtering grenade in the
midst of the revelers. The crash blew
out the windows close to the heads of
the bold scouts. A second glance showed
several officers stretched out on the
floor. One man whose face was COW
cred with blood came rushing to the
window calling for help. and Stiff Tail
shot him with his revolver. Both the
Indians turned and fed. 1t was not a
minute too soon. as there were wild
random shots flying about. They heard
the beating of drum calling the Ger
mans to arms and they hurried their
fight. Apparently the enemy thought
the Americans were upon them. On
their way back to their own lines the
chief was mortally wounded. Sergt. vi
dal Zunidha, member OF another pa
troll, brought in the dying Indian on a
stretchsr and placed him beside another
of the Indians who had also been
wounded.
How are your" asked the chief,
grasping the hand Of his fellow Indian.
Il am all right"
II am all right, how are you?" replied
the other Indian. without changing his
expression.
Evening star., 1918-08-04
800 OSTRICF1ES ON MENU
AS TEST BY ARIZONANS

for this action on the part of the
ostrich raiser. In the first place. the
latter would never think of slaugh-
tering these valuable, if not over
tender. birds. but for the fact that
the war has put the ostrich plume
more or less out of business. In the
second place. the war shortage of
meat is responsible for the issuance
of the order permitting the slaugh-
ter and sale.
And thus it comes to pass that Ari-
zona, or part of her population. at
least, is preparing to observe and
celebrate Ostrich day" Meanwhile.
the rest of the nation is waiting to
hear the verdict to be passed upon
this bird as nice. tasty and tender
food aside from its neck
Officials of the food administration
are rather optimistic about the future
of the ostrich as a food They point
to. the tremendous hit whale meat
has made in various sections; even
shark steaks have been passed upon
and approved, and reindeer meat is
making the hit of the year in the
west.