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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
REVIVAL SERVICES ID BEGIN AT WEST
 END TABERNACLE

The Ham, Ramsay evange1istic cam paign will begin at the West End tab ernacle Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock and in preparation of same a patriotic musical programme will be rendered at the tabernacle this even ing.
 The Rev. Mordecai Ham will conduct the services and William Ramsay, who was with Dr. George Stuart for 10 years, will have charge of the sing ing
 The Rev. c. c. Bumgartel is in the city at present making arrangements for the meeting and organizing the various workers and taking relig- ious census of West End. Among the churches cooperating are the West End Methodist, W. E. Forest, pastor; West End Baptist J. A. Cook, pastor; Methodist Protestant. T. c. Cassady, pastor; Walker Memorial church, A. M Freeman, pastor; Vine Street Presby- terian church, J. w. HickmanS pastor The following programme will be rem dered at the tabernacle this evening, Rev. J. A. Cook presiding:
 Htmn, Holy, Holy, Holy" choir
 Doxology, congregation standing.
 Invocation, Rev. J. w. Hickman.
 Anthem, Gloria choir.
 Special programme. "Our Soldiers:" Song, God Save Our Men" congre- gation.
 Four minutes with Uncle sam" Miss Lena Kellogg
 Solo and chorus, keep the Home Fires Burning" W. K. Slack. Congre- gation to jor.in on the chorus.
 Song. star Spangled Banner" ev- erybody.
 Song, All Hail Great Nations" dou. ble male quartet.
 Song, "Brighten the Corner Where You Are,' by the children.
 Announcements.
 offertory, "No Shadows Yonder,r choir.
 Solo, selected, Mrs. L. B. Crowder.
 Five-minute address, Rev. w. T.. Faust.
 Anthem, "Hark. Hark My Soul" choir.
 Song, For Jesus Sake" male chorus.
 Five-minute address. Rev. G. C. Bumgartel.
 Anthem. Praise Ye the Father" choir
 Hymn, God Be With You Till We Meet Again." congregation
 Benediction, Rev. J. A. Cook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
R. H. CANISTER OF
 WOODWARD IRON co. :
 TO TAKE VACATION
Frank H. Crockard Is Expected to Arrive in City and Will Probably Be Connected With Wood-
 ward Company

k. Il. Canister, vice president of the Woodward Iron company leaves in a few days for a years vacation, which he will spend in different parts of the United States. He will go to Florida for the winter and when warm weather comes he expects to go to other parts of the country.
 Allen II. Woodward, chairman of the board of directors of the company. stated last night that Mir. Canister had been In poor health for sometime and had only been awaiting favorable oppor- unity of getting away for a rest and that he felt that this was the best chance for him to go. At the end of his yaca- tion he expects to return to Birmingham and resume his official duties with the Woodward company.
 Frank H. Crockard, formerly vice presi- dent and general manager of the Tennes- sec Coal, Iron and Railroad company. but more recently with an iron producing company in Nova Scotia, it has been stated, will return to Birmingham and take an official position with the Wood ward Iron company. He has been ex- pected to 9rrive here the past two days. but it is understood was delayed in New York.
 5. l.. Schoonmakcr director of the woodward Iron company. died at his home on Long Island, New York week ago yesterday. Mir schoonmaker was receiver for the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company few years ago and had large number of friends in Birmingham, where he made frequent visits on official business during his man. agement of the railroad property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
News of BesseE1er
 MRS H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Bessemer. August 24.-(SpeciaI) All men who have reached the age of 21 from June , to August 24 in this district have been registered at the office of the local exemption board to- day, beginning at g o'clock More than 100 men have registered, coming in steadily throughout the day. About two-thirds of tho registered men are negroes. It is estimated that 115 will be the number of men in this draft.
 The sympathy of the children of Bessemer has been enlisted in behalf of the French war orphans, as shown by their efforts to raise money for this fund. Within week three entertain ments have been planned by different groups of young people that have net ted quite a little sum for the fund Misses Lola and Louise Smith gave a musical, in which they realized the sum of s12.75. Celia Weinstein ar ranged a musical programme at her home, in which she and her assist ants made $2.75. Friday evening a group of little girls. under the direc- tion of Elizabeth Lewis, gave very creditable vaudeville programme at the Elks' hall. Those taking part were: Elizabeth Lewis, Florence Wal Ter, Kathleen Deason, Elizabeth Fitz- patrick, Allie Laird and Erin Hatcher The sum of $7 was made from the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
NATIONAL ANTHEM ASSOCIATION WILL
 ENCOURAGE SINGS
Idea Is to Promote Singing of National Anthem Everywhere It Is
 Possible

The organization of the National An- them association will greatly encourage the singing of the national anthems. and as a result number of the large down town department stores have inaugurated the movement to have their employees assemble in front of their stores and sing "The Star-spanged Banner" and My Country5fTis of Thee
 I.oveman, Joseph and Loeb have be- come tEe local pioneers among the stores in adopting the systematic group singing of songs while the plan has also been adopted ty Saka and Louis Pizitz an- nounces that his first demonstration will take place Tuesday afternoon at s:se o'clock.
 The Tutwi1er hotel led all other hotels in Birmingham. the first taking place yesterday afternoon, when Prof. Roswell B. West made short talk to the travel ing men and led the singing. Two sings are held daily, at 12:S0 D. m. and 7:So D. m., and cther hotels in this city have slgnified their intention of adopting this plan of two sings daily. The Progressive Farmer has adopted the plan. The Music Study club will provide leaders in so far as possible fer those who cannot find them within LDelr own fduNS
 Mrs. Arthur Dewey Smith is president of the local organization, which was or ganized by Mrs. Priscilla w. Streeter or Washington. Vice presidents and com mittee members are as follows Mrs. w. P. McAdory, Mrs. N. A. Barrett Mrs. J. A. Rountree, Mrs. c. M. Allen. Mrs. B. c. Cox, Mrs. A. P Newberry, Mrs. H. C. Enslen, Mrs. Cora Handley Rice ana many others. Prof. Roswell B. West has agreed to act as secretary and treas urer temporarily. C. R. Cink is chair man of the stores committee; Stephen Alison is chairman of the singing of the national anthems at all patriotic rallies, patriotic meetings, conventions and gath. .erings of, all kinds. One of the minis ters in the city will look after the work among churches and religious institu- tions. and C. B. Glenn, assistant super intendent of schools, will be asked to take I'D the matter more thoroughly among the schools at the beginning Of the new year. =,
 Headquarters for the organization will be opened in the Jefferson County Bank building. and among the various organ izations that will cooperate With ths organization are the council of defense, four-minute men and other organizations. Copies of the songs are being distributed and the movement is meeting with much success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
LIBERTY CARS ID ARRIVE THIS WEEK DeShazO Motor Co. Will Also Receive Another Shipment
 of Oakland Cars

Arthur Speights. president of the De- Shazo Motor company, stated yester- day that shipments of Liberty, as we'll as Oakland cars, will he received this week. and those interested in the pur chase Of these cars should place their order early to insure prompt delivery.
 The Oakland motor cars this season snow mark of beauty, as we'll as the splendid performance. The motor is Just the kind that will break all rec ords Tor speed down to running a sna1Is gallop. This is the kind of performance that the Oakland gives and hundreds of owners in Birmlng, nam say that the Oakland has given entire satisfaction
 The new Liberty motor cars will arl rive probably tomorrow, says Manon DeShazo, and he expects dozens Of those interested to be riding in them as soon as they are equipped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS !. OF PRATT DISTRICT WILL MEET TODAY Mrs. D. A. EchOls to Make an Address Patriotic
 Service at Ensley
 Church

The quarterly meeting of the Pratt City district of the western division of the Birmingham Sunday school associa- ton will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the First Methodist Episcopal church, south. Dr..J. B. Crippen and B. C. Cox are the speakers for the conven- ton and the programme arranged for the afternoon is as follows
 Devotional service led by the Rev. w. o' Horton; song, convention; Home Guard" Dr. J. E. Crippen: song, conven- ton; The Biz Drive," B. C. CoxS bene- diction.
 This district includes the Methodist and Baptist churches of East Thomas in ad- dttion to the Methodist, the First Bap- tist, the Methodist Episcopal and Pres byterian churches of Pratt City. Repre- sentatives from each of these schools are expected to be present,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
REPUBLIC TRUCKS HAVE GOOD RECORD
Local Distributor Could Is- sue Large Book With Rec
 concentrations Received

When you take into consideration tho large number of Republic truck owners in Alabama, then consider that each one has cheerfully recommended that truck for honest service and low upkeep, you can we'll depend that this truck stands supreme among high grade trucks This is the statement made by Earl Ford, sales manager for Cruse- Crawford Manufacturing ccm- pany.
 The Republic trucks have been test ed for power and performance, and every requirement needed to meet all kinds of hauling problems. The Re- public is an internal gear drive. which eliminates much motor trouble. and, besides, gives the motor sufficient power to go where trucks should t;o. The Republic stands we'll in the mo- tor truck world as the master of power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
WITH THE CHURCHES

EnSley Highland Presbyterian-Rev. l.. R. Brubaker. pastor. Sunday school at 945 o'clock. Subject of the morning serv ice, Moral Siackers." In the evening the first of series of patriotic services VIII be given.
 Ensley Methodist-Rev. Claude O'Rea@. pastor. The pulpit will be supplied at Il o'clock by the Rev. Henry M Hurst. Sunday school field secretary of tna Methodist church. No evening service.
 Fairview Presbyterian-Rev J. c. Mc- Queen, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 g, m. Sunday evening at o'clock Mir. Nc Queen will preach his farewell sermon as he leaves the city Wednesday to assume the pastorate of the Aliceville Presby- terian church.
 Ensley Highland Methodist-Rev. W. P. McGlawn, pastor. At the morning service the sermon will be preached by the Rev George F. Boyd. presiding elder of the Bessemer district. In the evening no service will be held.
 Ensley Bartist-Rev. A. K. Wright, pas tor. Subject of the morning service, The Unfulfilled Programme" and of the even . ing service. The Heavenly Land" At the morning service the annual election of officers for the church and Sunday school and the adoption of the yearly church budget will be made.
 PTdtt ClCy MetnOulSl-HeV. w. O. fOr- ton, pastor. Morning sermon topic, Gods Operations in Human Lives; night topic, The Important Question. The sermon will be delivered to the young men forming a portion of the contingent of seIectmcn who entrain for camp on Monday.
 First Baptist-lPratt, City. Rev. J. c. Hill, pastcr. Preaching at II o'clock, on Tn the Race" and in the evening on "The Second Coming"
 Shadys:ae Methodist-Rev. J. H. Harris. pastor. "Why We Should Go to Church. ? subject of the morning service, and ''Ths True Man. subject of the evening serv : ice. Sunday school at 9:45: meeting of the Epworth league at 7:3o p. m.
 Ensley Presbyterian-The pulpit of this church will be filled Sunday morning 1t Il o'clock by the Rev. J. L. Brownlee ot Senatorbi1, Miss.
 Pike Avenue Baptist-Rev. Theo liar ris. pastor. Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
J. H. P. DeWindt Is
 Visiting Friends Here

J. II. F. DeWindt. former general man. ager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. but now United States public service commissioner, IS spending few days in the city. MT De- Windt is experimenting the censtruc- tion work at the sovernment nitrate plant near Little Rock, Ark, and states the plant is rapidly nearing completion and will be ready for operation within the next two months. He stated he was glad to again visit the city and meet his many friends here He is the guest of pr. and Mrs. W. c. Gewin. Arlington Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Attorney and Officer
 Fight in Courthouse

attorney J. B. Ivey and Deputy Sherim James Daley engaged in personal dif- fculty yesterday in the courthouse near the municipal court rooms and were each fined s5 by Judge H. B. Abernethy for contempt of court.
 The difficulty had it's start during the trial of a negro charged with vagraney before Judge Abernethy, during which MT. Ivey questioned the veracity Of Officer Daley. Words following which resulted in the attorney inviting the oi- ncer out of the courtroom, which invita- ton was promptly accepted. Blows were exchanged with the attorney getting the worst of it, and was bleeding considera- bly when the men were separated.
 It is understood that in addition 10 the fine for contempt Judge Abernethy will hold a hearing tomorrow to deter- mine whether assault and battery charges should be preferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
FOUR SONS IN SERVICE

Word of the safe landing over there, Of two of their sons, Hugh and .orton Bennett, has been received by Mir. and Mrs. M. Fl. Bennett of West Pratt City. Hugh Bennett is supply sergeant of the labor battalion and his brother is in division of the infantry. Mr and Mrs. Bennett have a third son in France, Karl Bennett of the headuuarters com pany Of the engineer corps, who has also recently landed, and have given four sons to the United States war service with the training of Lee Grady Bennett in an aviation camp.
 One of the most important actions talk en at the convention of the Masonic lodges of Jefferson county, which was entertained by Fairview lodge No 644, was the placing of a permanent Masonic lecturer for the vonvention district The Rev. T. o. Jones of Wahouma lodge of East Lake was elected to this position and beginning September I will devote his entire time to fraternal work.
 MT. and Mrs. S. t. Nichols announce the engagement and ipprrA. hing mar riage of their daus nter, N,- lie Oneita, to MT. :. Robert Lee. Price, the wedding to be solemnized in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
COMER AUTO-STOP
 SIGNAL DEVICE

T. H. Vaughan of Birmingham has just received the new Conner auto-stop signal for motor cars, This device safe- guards the motorists at night when sudden stops are made or turning cor ners. It acts similarly to the auto matic railway signalY and the motor ists driving behindf always get the signal which should eliminate many accidents. The cost is very little for the installation and it is an invest ment that is just as necessary as an &C., cident insurance policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Condition German Empress Reported Much Improved

Amsterdam, August 24.-A bulletin issued by the physicians attending the German Empress. who is reported to be suffering from nervous depression at Wilhelmshoehe. three miles west of Cassel, in Hess-Nassau. says:
 "The heart troubles from which the Empress has suffered for years have been temporarily aggravated owing to the overstrain. Her majesty must for the present keep completely quiet. Her health, however, has already so i'm proved as to give hope that with fur ther care it will be restored"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
PERSONALS

MT and Mrs. William Waves have named their little son Williar' Waves. Jr.
 Mrs. F. M Howard and Miss Maggie Wilson of Machen have returned to thetr home after 8 visit to Mrs. W. T. Lyncn at South Park.
 Miss Carrie Lou Rogers has returne to her home at Talladega after visiting Mrs. ]. w. Gam and Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers.
 Mrs. Hngh Murphy of wylam has ', ceived notice that her son, Private James Edward Murphy, has arrived safely over seas.
 Miss Olivia Swann is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. T.. c. Ward, in Atlanta.
 Sergt. Herbert Steele has returned so Fort Sill Okla. to resume his dutie9 aftRr spending a furlough with his mother Mrs. Catrie Steel, and other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a special call n,eetinr ot the onoahs Missionary society of the Ensley Methodist church Monday after noon at 5 o'clock All members are re- Qdested to attend.
 Members of the Womans Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will be enter.alneu Monday afternoon at 2:S0 CLOCK by Mrs. A. Hunter at her home, on Ensley avenue near Calera station The programme will be in charge of Mrs Harvey Leslie with an address by Mrs. D. A. Echols on War Work Owing to the fact that an important business session will precede the programme all members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Watch Your Battery

Lee Higdon of the E. L. Higdon com pany, local Prest-O-Lite dealers. states that motorists should watch their bat tery at the terminals to see whether the metal is corroding. Should this con dition exist the battery will not last a week. The result. which Is very dan- gerous is battery that corrodes must either be rebuilt or destroyed because this acid eats the plates of your bat tery.
 MT. Higdon says that a recent in- vention in the manufacture of the the dangerous corroding around the terminal. It Is prevented by welding the metal to the battery. Therefore it must be air-tight, which safeguards you against any trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
France Sends Thanks to
 American Women Workers

Washington. August 24-American women engaged in war work were given the thanks and gratitude of France through Premier Clemenceau in a message delivered to Young wom- ems Christian association representa- tives at the inter-allied women's meet ing in Paris and cabled today to head quarters here. Premier Clemenceau con- veyed not only his personal thanks, but the gratitude of the French govern ment for all the Y. W. C. A. war work CTS are doing for the young girls and women of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Crawford B. Hawkins to
 Attend Training School

Crawford B. Hawkins of this city, con- nected with the Alabama Power com pany, has been accepted as candidate to attend the field artillery officers trani- ing school at Camp Zachery Taylor neaf Louisville. Ky, according to notifica- ton received by D. B. Dimick. chairman of the local civilian aide committees working under war department supess vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Modern Vulcanizing

The Blacklock- -Posner Tire company is operating the Century Tire company. at 41s North Nineteenth street. where service on the Northside as well as the Southside. Mir. E. L. Johnson has charge of the Century Tire company, and is also an expert in the vulcanizing game. He previously did all the vulcanizing work for Blacklock- -Posner after which he was made manager of this new store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
s O s Call Picked
 Up at Tybee Island

Savannah. Ga. August 24.-The wire- less station on Tybee island tonight picked up portions of an O call from a vessel off the South Carolina coast which said it was being chased by q surnb arine. The message was indistinct, thu wireless operator reported. and he was unable to catch the name of tho vessel sending out the cau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Big Gasoline Blast Is
 Prevented at Nashville

Nashville. Tenn. August 24.-Firemen fought hard to prevent serious gaso- line blast early this afternoon when flames wiped out the automobile ac- cesssory shop of J. T. Blair on .Com- merce street. No automobiles were in the building. The loss was. 3s6OO, nthe entire stock being ruined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Fortenberry Realty Go.

FLORIDA plantation, located in long settled and prosperous section of the state, near county seat: contains 1920 acres, 520 acres cleared, 200 acres in cultivation; large 7-room house. three tenant houses; watered by creek, lakes and wells. within three miles of Seaboard railway. Adapted to grains, grasses and general farming. Ideal for live stock raising. Price only SIP per acre: At this figure will not long remain unsold. Address B. L. Hammer general development agent, Seaboard Air Line railway, 11S7 Royster Bldg, Norfolk Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Seven Die When Pipe on
 U. s. Transport Bursts

An Atlantic Port, August 24.-Scven men were killed and a number are said to have been injured tonight by the bursting of steam pipe on an Ameri- can transport lying at dock here
 Fourteen coal passers. it was said were in the auxiliary coal room of the ship when the explosion occurred Seven of them were so badly scalded that when rescuers made their way to the room they were dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mary Gillen is entertaining for a few days distinguished visitor, Miss Martha Young of Greensboro Miss Young is an authoress of note, being the most prominent writer of southern dia- lect stories that Alabama has produced.
 George Ross is in Russellville, where he is engaged on the Terry murder case.
 Misses Marjorie Woods. Matte Lacey, Florence Gray Patton and Elizabeth Perryman are the weekend guests of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove.
 Mrs. B. s. Powell of I4owndesboro S the guest of her son, the Rev. Noble Powell.
 MT. and Mrs. R. G. Allison of Atlanta are the guests of Mrs. Allisons father F. P Moore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
COMMUNITY SING

Director B. L. Michaelson announces that the community sing will begin promptly at o'clock instead of 80 as formerly, and requests that every body be on hand in time. The negro singers will have several numbers on the programme and it is thought that the sing will be a great success. The collection will be for the Alabama to- tacco fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
Card of Tha.ks

D. Hanby Crump. ST.. D. Hanby Crump, Jr., and Reavis Crump, wish to thank their many friends of Bessemer, Rai- mund and elsewhere for kindnesses shown and beautiful floral tributes sen. during the recent illness and death or their beloved wife and mother. Mrs. D Hanby Crump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

WANTED-To rent Octo- Der 1, by young married couple, Groom bungalow ]; Norwood preferred; must be modern in every respect and convenient to car line. Call Main 2527.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25

More than $lOo has been donated to the tobacco fund since Thursday morning. mostly voluntary contributions The committee in charge of the tobacco fund in Bessemer is especially indebted ;o the miners at Sloss who this morning contributed $50 to this fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
NEWS FROM THE FRONT

News from men in Captain Edmund sons company is the most welcome that reaches Bessemer at present, ard the cablegram received by J. D. Pow ell from his son, Sergt. Frank Pow ell. stating: Best of health. Will write soon, was gratefully received. The cable was signed, Frank, Joe," and relatives and friends of Joe Bur gin are sure that it was also mes- sage from him.
 J. F. Cannon has resigned his po- Sition with the Alabama Water com psny, and has accepted a similar posi- tion with the Sheffield company MT. Cannon has lived in Bessemer for 14 years. where he has held the posi- ton as manager of the water con- pany. He was with the old Bessemsr Water company, later going with the Alabama Water company. MT. and Mrs. Cannon will leave soon for their new home in Sheffield.
 The Matrons' club has made a great success of the War Savings Stamp sale this week. their sales amount ing to over $1o,ooo for the week. To-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
REAL ESTATE WANTED

 lands where vein can be mostly uncovered with steam shovel: give full description, location and cash price. W. E. Hamilton & Co.,, BIO Schultz Bldg, Columbus, o.