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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

Bessemer. January 25.-(Special.l- l-Ev- erything is in readiness for the campaign that will be waged by the national coun- ell of defense on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Bessemer division will have booths at the various drug stores and at the Grand theatre. George E.. Rutledge, chairman of the campaign, has appointed committee who will solicit funds from the outlying district. while Mrs. w. E. Benns has been appointed second vice president and Mrs. Lee Moody, publicity chairman.
 Mrs. E. L. Read will have charge of the finance committee and has appointed the following chairmen to take charge of the various booths on Saturday: Pe- gram Patton booth, Miss Hettie Faull, morning; Mrs. Sam Erlick, afternoon; Lewis Read booth, Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, morning; Mrs. E. E. Clarke, afternoon; Grand theatre booth, Mrs J. IS. Winters, morning. Mrs. George Waller. afternoon. Bessemer has always contributed liberally to the cause of the men in service and it is the opinion that they will do so at this time, Many of the local boys are already with the col- ors somewhere in France and their rel. atives and friends in this city will make every effort to raise their quota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
The Success Side of Spending The Failure of Economy
W. H. TAYLOR President of the Retail Credit National Association

We Americans proud of ability anything We have into the and going to But can't do all in day. Why, then to do all our economizing in a minute?
 We big country country of imitlcss and endless possibilities. We have only begun strength sneus of strength lie with the people It he people who will win this
 go strong Business usua, won't
 Each man every more for every dollar earned earned that dollar for the government
 So mt spend much can, hoard
 Do us, therefore, get warped idea of
 There economy in curtaiment. The things buy pay profit only the who sells them but each of who helped make produce then1 As the retailer the and the wholesaler the retailer upon each depend employees with their of spending rent cothes food and the farm linked the cty-upon all of depends the nation
 False economy crippled industries. Nothing which might happen would suit Germany better than hear that through lack of spending had hurt internal affairs srngency of curtaent of trade
 the playhouse let buy of the best of everything.
 Let eliminate casfe-ths is economy of the sort This is helping the government in the right
 Let keep every of going everybody producing something be food clothing, music, literature will Each dollar makes others and in comes back o with interest
 This thing bear in mnd that economy will be a failure!
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Colored Methodist Ministers
 Adopt Patriotic Resolutions

| At meeting of the colored Method ist Episcopal Preachers union Friday Rev W. J. Turner presiding elder of the Birmingham district, presiding, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted:
 Our country is in the midst of the most fearful and vital conflict it has faced in its history. Upon the outcome depends the future of democracy for America and for the world. Should our American nation. allied with England, France and other governments. foster ing democratic institutions. win in this world struggle, democracy, the Amer ican ideal, will have a universal sweep and Europe and America and the islands of the sea will enjoy an hon. orable and lasting peace. Should we fail, liberty and freedom will fail, and autocracy and Prussian militarism will dominate the world. fostering a bitter oppression upon the governments of the world and filling the inhabitants with perpetual mortal fear. All free in- stitutions, including the Christian church. would lose their freedom.
 The loss Of our liberty and free- dom which has cost so much must not be even contemplated, yet it is in dan ger. Our country has been driven into this dreadful war and now to maintain our national self-respect and to preserve demoeractic institutions for her citizens and for the world. she is calling upon all her loyal sons to ral- ly to the flag and liberty.
 'In view of such a crisis and the need Is that every citizen snail do his bit and in view of the fact that the preservation of democracy and the spread of true democratic principles will pour upon the members of our race (the negro race) great blessings, and in view of the fact that the history of our race shows us to be ever ready to defend the flag, and now to main tain our race traditions; therefore be 1t
 Resolved, By the ministers union of the colored Methodist Episcopal church of the city of Birmingham Bes- semer and suburbs
 q. That we place ourselves unqual- ifedly at the disposal of our govern ment. being ready to perform any duty our. national chieftain may see fit to impose upon us.
 "2. That we pledge ourselves to the support of all the institutions neces- sary to the successful prosecution of the war, and we will personally con- tribute to the extent of our ability and will use our influence with our sev- eral congregations and friends to pro- mote the cause of the war savings stamp movement, the Red Cross. liberty bonds and baby bonds, food and fuel conservation and to the idea of war gardens. We will use our pulpits in this righteous cause to interest the people through lectures and sermons.
 .3 That we look forward to a sue cessful outcome of the fearful con flict and pray that when this blassing comes, and we shall help it to come. that the lot of the colored people in America shall be a more blessed one, in that the true principles of univer- sal democracy shall fill the land. To
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Ensley will be given an opportunity to perform patriotic duty today. to-
 morrow and Monday, when housc-to-
 house canvass will be made by the
 womans committee of the Birmingham division of the council of defense.
 Mrs. A. K. Wright, who is chairman
 of the publicity committee for this
 district, has completed the plans for thorough work and each person will have ap opportunity to contribute dollar or more, if desired, toward fund that will he used in getting nec- essarys comforts for Jefferson county boys in service in France and at the cantonments.
 1i order to make these men proof against water and cold, waterproof boots, fleece-lined leather gloves and | leather leggins will be provided while such needed articles as stationery fountain pens. toilet soaps and hand
 korchiefs will be bought from this , the individual as it will give each one chance to supply some very i needy article for a soldier boy who is , ucpIlVeu or nOlney cOmIOrtS. Mrs. Louis Mckenzie is chairman of the working committee for Ensley proper, assisted by Mrs. Karl Land- grebe, Mrs. Clarence Keenan, Mrs. Harry Hillhouse. Mrs. w. F. Wilcox Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs. c. R. Walker and Mrs James P. Doyle. The church chairmen are. Ensley Methodist Mrs
 J. M. Donaldson; Ensley Presbyterian Miss Jessie Wells; Ensley Highla.,h IDvAn nIxrtA tArfc M Ira Jt..Ix ~ Christian church, Mrs. Laurence Pen nington Baptist church, Mrs. F. A. Eubanks; Episcopal church, Mrs. How ard Mussey; Catholic church. Mrs J.
 R. Doyle. The work in Fairfield will | be in charge of Mrs. A. E. wickham. chairman; Mrs. Charles Woodruff, Miss Lucille O'Byrne. Mrs. J. C. Me- Laughlin, Miss Enid Carter, Mrs l James Cochran, Miss Mary Woodruff. Plans are being completed in both places to have four-minute talks in all {, the churches of the district Sunday Ensleys quota is 5000 and as has been done in each campaign, the com
 mittees feel sure that the amount will l be raised.
 I The city commissioners visited the l ruins of the Pratt City grammar school that was partially destroyed by i fire at 5.30 o'clock Friday morning, and were unable to determine how the | fire originated. as the furnace in the basement was unlighted and kindling 1 and coal were placed for the morning
 fire to be made. The main building suffered the most, the two wings be- ing only slightly damaged.
 Commissioner Hornady stated last
 night that the building was insured and the repairs would be started just
 as soon as the loss could be ascer- tained and adjusted In the meantime place will be provided for the chill
 dren to continue their study when
 school is resumed.
 Midterm examinations came to close yesterday in all the Ensley schools and promotions ma.e. rhe pu- pills will be given a two weeks vaca- ton in order to conserve fuel. The
 work will be made up by going to school on 10 Saturdays before the end of the second term.
 Little Katharine Wickham is doing nicely after an operation on her throat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
SECRf TARY BAKER IS GIVEN PERMISSION
 ID MAKE STATEMENT
Will Present Better Side of War Department Before the Senate Military
 Committee

Washington, Januay 25.-The adminis- tratlon's answer to Senator Chamber ialns speech in the Senate yesterday on war department shortcomings will be made by Secretary Baker before the senate military committee Monday.
 MT. Baker wrote to Chairman Cham pertain today asking that the commit lee arrange an opportunity for him to present summary of what has been done by America in the war and that a t,me and place be fixed so as to en- able all members of Congress so dis posed to attend. The committee consid- cred the request in executive session and determined not to have a hearing any, where except in the regular committee room, but sent the secretary copny of q resolution inviting him to appear there Monday morning at 10 o'clock unless he desired an earlier date.
 Although he is anxious to address as many members of Congress as possible, and is said to have hoped that he might be invited to appear before the Senate itself, it is understood MT. Baker will take the opportunity given. He has can- celled an agreement to meet tomorrow the House military committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
President G. A. Steed AdmOnishes Alabama
 Travellers in Letter

.i The Age-Herald Is in receipt of the following letter from George A. Steed, president of the Alabama Travellers as sociation, in which he admonishes the travelling men as a body to remain stead fast supporters of the administration, forgetting personal desires for a gerater cause.
 To Members Alabama Travellers Asso-
 citation, Gentlemen:
 On visiting some of the hotels in my territory recently I have been informed by the proprietors that there has been some complaint made by guests for not being served meat on Tuesdays. This seems to me bad practice, and shows a lack of patriotic desire to do something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

about 2o00 more to be classified. The board expects to complete this work by February 15. It has not yet been an- nounced as to which class the majority of the questionnaires were placed. large number having been put into each division.
 Will Jenkins, a negro, was arrested last night on a charge of desertion from the local board, and was sent to Camp Sheridan at Montgomery, where 1t is thousht he will be courtmartialed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

toward contributing to the means that will aid our country end this war. You must remember as you travel your re- spective territories you can do unlimited good in preaching conservation, and II will be your especial duty to do all in your power to see that every hotel and restaurant abides by the rules of the food administration to ooserve a meat less and wheatless day" Your cooper ation is desired and will be greatly ap- treciated by me. Very respectfully,
 GEORGE A. SPEED, President Alabama Travellers Associa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Another Contingent of Portuguese TrOOps Are
 Now on French Front

Paris. January 25.-A new contin- gent of Portuguese troops has just been landed in France.
 Before embarking the troops were reviewed by the Portuguese premier. pr. Sidonio Paes. who reaffirmed the intention of Portugal to continue the war to the end
 The first Portuguese expeditionary force landed in France early last year. It holds sector of the front in Bel gium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs Steve Terry and family left this morning for San Antonio Tex, whore they will reside in the future MT. Terry is making this move on ac- count of his health. and the many friends of the entire family wish him a speedy recovery.
 Capt. and Mrs. w. T. Kennedy arrived last night from Camp Gordon, Atlanta. to be the guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Hardy and MT. and Mrs. ". T. Kennedy.
 D. ". Boger of Houston, Tex. is the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. C. Grigsby at their home on Second avenue.
 The many friends of Mrs. A. $ Bailey, who underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis at the South Highlands in firmary, will be glad to know that she is resting nicely at that place.
 Joe Weinstein expects to leave Sunday for Montgomery, where he will be the guest of relatives and friends for the week end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

this end we urge our people to enter fully into the war, to act as officers privates, stevedores and into every class of service needed in the big struggle.
 "Committee: J. A. Bray, general sec- retary of education c. M. F. church; W. M. Gladden., pastor Theirgood c. M E. church, Birmingham; l.. w. Mitchell, pastor Metropolitan Eighteenth Street c. M. E. church Ensley."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
SHOW CONVENTION ELM

Ressemcr lodge No 42, International Association of Moulders, announce thar they have secured the moving picture film of the proceedings of their con- vention, which was held recently at Rochester, N. Y. The film will be shown at the local theatre on Saturday for the benefit of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
uNIouE INVITATION

The following invitation has been re- ceived by a number of small children in this city: Wont you come to my party on the afternoon of January 2e, at my home. ISIS Dartmouth avenue, from 2:s0 until 4:30 o'clock. Please let m. know" The invitations are most unique and enclosed is tiny card of Emory Simpson, Jr. The affair promises to he most delightful. as the little host will celebrate his fifth birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
Berlin Dispatch Claims
 Austrian Strike Is Over

Berlin. January 25.-via London.-A Vienna telegram under date of Wednesday to the German press. says:
 Work was resumed today in all fac- tories without exception. Reports from the provinces state that the workers almost everywhere have returned to work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspondent

weeks will be: "The Man of the Hour, the Shipbuilder." The speakers will be, Monday night, Grand theatre, w. s. Welch; Princess theatre, M J. Brooks; Dixie theatre, T. J. Lamar; Wednesday night. Grand theatre, John T. McEniry; Dixie theatre, P. M. Mathews; Friday night Grand theatre. George Ross; Princess theatre Judge J. C. B, Gwini Dixie theatre, J. E. Haffner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
FOuR-M MINUTE MEN

The Bessemer four-minute men, of which Andrew c. Mitchell is chairman. has announced the programme for next week. The subject for the next two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
RED CROSS UNIT

A most enthusiastic meeting was held today by the members of the Bes- semer Red Cross unit. A large quan- ity of hospital supplies were turned in at this tune, also a number of knit ted garments. These articles will be delivered to the headquarters in Bir- mingham immediately and the chair man hopes to secure more wool. which noon.
 The local unit Is eceiving many com pliments from those in charge at head quarters for their splendid work and conservation of wool and material. It was announced today that many pairs of wristlets have been made from the odds and ends of wool which had been returned with finished garments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

McQaeen Goes to Washington
 J. w. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, will leave on the Birmingham special this morning for Washington. He is making the trip on government business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26
sHRINERs ATTEND SESSION

A number of Bessemer Shriners will leave Saturday afternoon for Annis- ton, where they will attend the patri- otic session of Zamora temple to be held in that city. The party will leave about IF o'clock and expect to make a short visit in Gadsden and then go to Anniston. A banquet will be en- Joyed at that place. A. c. Mitchell of this city has been appointed on the entertainment committee, and those who will accompany him are L. H. Ethridge. F. R. Mathews, George Ross. ]. F. Drum, J. I. Reeder, w c. Baty W. s. Welch, Bert Lytle, Cal Dabbs and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-26

WORK ON CLASSIFICATION
 The local exemption board has c:assi- fled about 5000 questionnaires, leaving
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-06-27
fort Constitution. y. n.
June ~. 1915

June ~. 1918
/ DLAR GIN How Is THE Press and
all concerned ! get the paper all
right and believe me, read every
thing in advertisements and all
! see YOU are picking up on the Red
Cross etc. advertisements.
We are both getting along all night
and for myself, | am doing fine !
have gained some l.; weight and feel
better than did II IS pretty cool
here and YOU have 10 keep moving
to keep warm The breeze from the
ocean keeps IN action all the time
and YOU cant hide from II
The whole bunch here is in an up
roar, for some Of us are leaving or
going to leave Some are going to
France and Others somewhere else.
don't know where but some place
in Virginia Some are also going to
officers training camp. too, but that
don't interest me much, for | could
not qualify We will just get some
infantry drill here and will have to
80 some place else TO get on the big
guns. don't suppose we will be
/ here more than about two weeks at
most wouldn't care to Get rid of
4 the rifle ] have now, for it is sure
some Job, and wash day is worse.
There are several things | would
/ like to send home, like shells etc,
but havn't much time to do ii, and
then YOU can never tell whether they
would ever get there or not We're
1 in the army now We are not al
/ lowed To have cameras or kodaks,
and no pictures so away
( We will So on guard duty the first
of next week and then we can SO to
town. We sure do get some lectures
along the line all right.
| | hurt my finger the other day
and it hurts all the time, but is bet
ter. This work is somewhat differ
ent from setting type see YOU are
using your machine now(g)
There is one thing miss here and
that is St Louis paper We get
Boston paper, but there is nothing
to It,
have a months pay coming to-
day, but won't get it until the first
of July and maybe Ill be gone be-
| fore then
| Don't know much that is happen
| ing except what I'm not allowed to
tell. Respectfully,
Chas. F. Richards.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-06-27
BRUSH Isles

June 2, 1918
Dear Nf Chandler Well, If YOU
will spare me a small amount OF
space in your paper. ] will tell YOU
where have been the last three
months
We were at the Great Lakes
almost four weeks While there in
detention camp We had three shots
a. the bows call it. tina; made US
feel pretty bad While at Great
Lakes We heard Secretary of the
Navy Joseph Daniels speak, lie
certainly told us many things We
had very good eats and slept on
cots
From there we were sent to Phil
adelphia, Penn We boarded a train
at 8 O'Clock p m. rode all night,
next day and all that night and
landed next morning Wewere sure
tired As We passed through Pitts
burg the Red Cross gave us apples,
candy and chewing gum The Red
Cross certainly treats the bows nice
We passed through Indiana, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York and New
Jersey. While in Philadelphia |
heard Canadian captain speak and
also the Irish soldier, who fired the
first shot of the war between the
United States and Germany. We
certainly are hearing and seeing a
great many things.
We boarded the ship Housatonic
Nsy s, at Long Island, We we're on
the water Is days and nights, Maybe
YOU think we were not tired We
landed safely over the water May
26 We are now in the British Isles.
There is some OF the most beautiful
scenery here that | ever saw. like
IL here fine. Ed Howard, Charley
McAnally, Hueter and myself are all
together.
There is q fine Y, M. c. A. here,
which is so nice for we boys,
We have good eats and good beds
so you see we are doing fine. | am
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-06-27

the reason We both had such a long
fa e. cause he said my face was hong
too Fred says he is going to eat
Christmas dinner at home and have
promised TO be the honored guest
~ you have some idea how long the
war is going to last. hal
Well | will cut IL short as you
will eet tired OF reading so much of
my surplus dope conclude. sending
everyone my best regards.
respectfully.
Bugler, John Hansen Jr.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-06-27
Great Red Cross
Patriotic Picnic

Don't forget the GREAT RED
CROSS PATRIOTIC PICNIC at
Zalma Jul, {. rs this will he an &C
casion long To be remembered To
saw Picnic AZ Lalma Is always a
guarantee of large crowd This is
not catch expression. for the peo.
ple If Zaima would not stand for
deception. To meet the requirements
Of such q large crowd of LIBERTY
loving people, no effort or expense
is being spared to meet every re-
qulrrment and satisfy every mind.
consequently arrangements are be-
Ing made to have various kinds OF
amusements rs well as refreshments.
For the amusement Of all a play
entitled NARY JAMES PA" will
be rendered by BolIineer county
talent This play is instructive,
educating ana entertaining This
play was presented by h 5
troupe at Lutesville and met with
GREAT success
The war spirit Of today striving,
as il j. fnr the rights of humanity
combined with the old Spirit Of
Seventy-slx-and all TINS PATRIOT
ISM will be there-will be demand
ing speeches from men Of ability
For this purpose there will be
present one Of the ablest speakers in
the middle west. the HON SAM A
BAKER of jefferson City. Other
speakers of no less ability than his
will deliver patriotic addresses.
The WILL MAYFlELD COLLEGE
orchestra will furnish excellent
music for the day
A Red Cross man from St. Louis
whose name has not yet been made
public will be present and no doubt
he has a great message to deliver
We are assured by the South West
ern Division Head Quarters that
they will send him
The citizens of Zalma and vicinity
are putting the road in good shape
from Zalma to Minor Decks place
and the citizens of Lutesville and
Marble Hill will put il in shape from
Lutesville to the Minor Deck place.
1t is hoped that those who live near
and are interested in the improve
ment of this road will lend a help
ing hand Nearly all the labor is
being donated, DON'T FORGET I D
OFFER YOUR SERVICES, they are
badly needed.
Many people have asked the ques
ton is this to be a picnic of the
merry-making kind and are we TO
SO just to have good time and
spend a little of our spare changer"
we would answer emphatically mo"