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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02

| the@ Howard campaign committee to
say. however, that before the an
nouncement of the Howard ampaign
our committee had made It's plans and
had gone to work to raise the sum of
$3.50 900 plegde by the North Alabama
conference by June /, 1918. as con-
dit.on precedent to the union of South
ern university and Birmingham coll
lege at Birmingham. 1t will be seen
that we are working under time
limit and, under the circumstances, ii
is impossible for us to put aside or
delay our campaign. However, for the
present our is a quiet not public cam
paign and we are of the opinion that
neither of these campaigns will inter-
fere with the other.
1--WE want to help Howard all we
can. but we must meet the conditions
of the union of our two Methodist
colleges within the time set for such
union. F'raternally,
CHAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF BIR-
MINGHAM COLLEGE.
by ]. II. Mccoy, chairman; ] B.
Cumming. secretary
February j. 1915"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
DIR. EARLE DRENNEN
APPOINTED MAJOR
IN MEDICAL CORPS

The announcement received in Bir-
mingham Yesterday from Washington to
the effect that DR.. w. Earle Drennen o.
Birmingham had been appointed a ma
jor in the medical reserve corps of tins
army was received by his many frienus
hero with great deal of pleasure.
DIR. prennen visited the battlefields N
Europe in 1915 to study modern surgery,
and in view of his knowledge OF such
under war conditions he was largely ~
demand as a lecturer before audiences Of
professional men, after his return to Biz
lningham, and was heard in this city
several times prior to his enlistment in
the army medical corps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
MISS SOLD DOING
WONDERFUL WORK IN
PALESTINE'S BEHALF
Charles A. Lass Discusses Achieve
ments of Gifted Woman Who Is
Spending Few Days in
Birmingham

ut Is a privilege to know Miss Hen
rietta Sold and to know something OF
the many activities OF this wonderful
woman said Charles A. Lass, IN speak
ing of the visit to this city OF this SPLEEN
did woman, who has national reputa-
ton for her many good works.
Miss Sold Is an ardent suffragst as
we'll as worker in socia; fields and she
has stirred auditors to the verp depths
by her eloquent appeals in whatever line
she happened to be working at the time.
Miss Sold Is a woman Of wide ex-
perience and fine education" Mr. Lass
more effective. At present she is center
ing her time and attention upon the
movement for the restoration OF Pales-
tine to its former beauty and splendor.
One million dollars Is the sum to be
reached for this work and I am proud
to say that already 100000 spells the
result Of the great work. Miss Sold has
amount She is lecturing to and meeting
with the zionists in all parts Of the
country and carrying her message to
them and Birmingham has the honor Of
having her as its guest until Sunday
evening. Every hour Of the day she is
here will be spent In explaining and
demonstrating to the people Of this COM
munity what 1t means to give their sup
port to the worthy object in view
Miss Sxold has made a splendid i'm
preston at the various meetings she has
held here-last evening at Temple
Emanu-El speaking to a large and inter-
ested audience.
Her presence In the city has been a
great inspiration to many and her rare
literary accomplishments. Miss Szold be-
ing writer OF note and her pleasing
personality making many friends for her
In her work as well as personally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
SEAB HICKSON DIES
BY OWN HAND ON
STEPS OF CHURCH
Well Known Citizen of Pratt City
Writes Own Obituary and Then
Commits Suicide

Seab Nj. Hickson, 2lS Hickson street.
Pratt City, was found dead on the steps
| OF the Pratt City Baptist church yes
terday morning about o'clock. Mr..
Hickson had committed suicide by slash
ing his throat with razor and died
shortN' after being found. The deceased
was widely known in Pratt City, where
he had resisted for the past 80 years. He
was employed by the Tennessee Coal
Iron and Railroad company and resided
across the street from the church
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the family residence, inter-
ment in Pratt City cemetery
An unusual feature Of the case is Hick-
son wrote his own obituary before TAX
ing his own life. 1t was found by Cor
oner Hogan, who investigated the case,
after being notified Of the occurrence by
Rev r. L. Durant. pastor of the church.
Hickson's self-written obituary follows:
THE obituary OF Seaborn Martin Van
Buren, Hickson Born in Marion county,
Georgia; lived there u years. then moved
to Stewart county. Georgia. then came to
Barbour county, Alabama, then to Bull
lock county. He came to Birmingham on
July s, 1880. Went to work for the r.
G. l. company He never lost day. He
Joined the Baptist church in Stewart
county, Georgia, at the age Of Is. When
he came TO Pratt City there was no
Baptist church, 50 he joined the
Methodist church. He has been a faith
full member He married in 1875 in
Stewart county Georgia. lived with his
first wife SO years; had two children
raised to be grown. In 1899 his wife died
and left him. In 1911 he married again.
Now he has a wife and one child, six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild
to mourn his DEATH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
AND THE
WAR IS SUBJECT OF
RUSSELL LECTURE
Member of Commission to
Russia to Make Patriotic
Address at Jefferson
Next Week

Charles Edward Russell, student, ora
tor. traveller and journalist, will speak
in Birmingham Tuesday night on DE
mocracy and the War"
Tuesday is the day the theatres are
to close. according to DR.. Garaeld's or
der and Blanks Everett, general man
ager Of the Chamber of Commerce, has
wired to Washington requesting the heat
ing of the Jefferson theatre for the above
date, and favorable answer is ex-
pected today. The arrangements for the
appearance of Mr.. Russell are being made
by j. D. Sims, an advertising man of
national reputation, who is in the city
representing the committee on public In
formation at Washington.
AS a member of the Presidents COM
mission to Russia. OF which Elihu Root
was chairman, Mr.. Russell was brought
into direct and personal contact with
many of the problems Of she war, par
ticularly they relate to Russia He
probably understands the aims and pur-
poses OF the bolshevlki and the Russian
problem in general as we'll as any man
in the United States. Mr.. Russell met
the people and studied their problems at
uTSl nanO.4 RE spoke DelcFe most VI Inc
revolutionary councils in Petrograd and
before soldiers and general audiences. He
also understands the difficult problems
confronting the United States in this war
and win explain these things, as well
as give graphic accounts of heart--end-
ing scenes in war-stricken Europe.
Mr. Russell is one of the prominent
men who are giving their entire time
without pecuniary compensation, to the
committee on public Information. He be-
gan this work in October and has just
completed tour of the west and last
month started an extended speaking
tour Of the south and southwest. When
this tour is completed he will have car
ried his mission into every part of the
United States with the exception of New
England.
A committee will be appointed from
every civic organization to form recep-
ton committee to meet Mr.. Russell on
his arrival in Birmingham and they will
entertain him at dinner at o'clock that
evening at the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
Government Officials
Order Arrest of Soldiers
Cy Drastic Order Detan All Private
Soldiers Mont Commissioned Officers Now in City
Overstaying Furlough Said to Be Cause of Order

This order is not expected TO be
permanent. but 1t is believed to be the
intention of the military authorities to
get back to camp all OF the soldiers
who have overstayed their furloughs,
and it is expected that this order will
be rescinded by Monday. Commits
stoned officers are expected to arrive
in Birmingham today and tonorrow
with squad Of military police to take
the helated soldiers back to carlp.
1'he fact that local police officials
have experienced a great deal of trou-
BILE ia the past in handling the many
soldiers who have overstayed their
leaves of absence in the city is be-
lieyed to be the cause for this drastic
order which was agreed upon at a
conference of army officers and local
government representatives.
The order also points TO the fact
that The military authorities are going
to nold tighter rein over their men.
and those who persist in leaving their
con'raands without proper credentials
will be summarily dealt with.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
MINERS NOTIFIED OF
/ JOINT AGREEMENT
Local Mine Workers Off
Gals Send Out Circular
Giving Instructions

j. r. Kennamer president, and j. Il
C.emo, secretary, have issued a circular
letter to all members Of the United Mine
Workers of America. district, No. 20, yes
terday, notifying them to proceed with
the election of mine committees and
check weighmen The letter followed the
agreement recently signed by the coal
operators and the miners after long
controversary.
The agreement was effected through
the efforts Of the fuel administration. All
miners discharged for joining the union
have Leen advised to apply for reinstate-
ment.
The letter Of the mine officials follows:
ssTo the Miners and Mine Laborers Of
District No. 20. Alabama:
you are hereby officially notified that
the recommendations of the fuel admin
istrator, submitted on December IA, and
approved by the miners in convention on
Ilecenle. q, 1917, have been accepted by
the operators on January %, 1918. These
are to go into effect
Immediately.
Therefore, you are hereby instructed
to Immediately post notices for the cleo
ton of mine committees and check
weighmen as per sections and of the
fuel administration proposition.
"All miners discharged for joining the
union should make application for re-
employment Al once In accordance with
section of the agreement
eve are authorized to say to the min
ers OF Alabama that the international ex-
ecutive board has approved the above
recommendations and pledges it's full
support in carrying into effect the pro-
visions OF the fuel administrations rec
concentrations.
"You are hereby notified to immedi-
ately report to this office any failure
upon the part OF the operators III any
to comply with the provisions or put into
effect the recommendation Of the fuel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
POLL TAX RECEIPTS
BREAK RECORDS IN
HISTORY OF COUNTY
Indications Point to a Rec
ord Vote Being Cast
in the Elections
This Year

From the present outlook there is
all prospect that the largest number
OF votes that has ever been cast in
Jefferson county will be recorded this
year. Figures from the tax collectors
office at 1890 last night showed that
approximately $4,000 had been col
Iected for poll taxes and this figure
does not include Leeds, Warrior, Fair
field. Ensley and Pratt City, which
in all probability will swell the fig
ures to $4,000, or approximately 49,
600 tax receipts issued by the tax col
lector since October 1, 1917. This does
poll tax, because a great number have
paid up for back years, many going
back to 1901. 1t is the opinion of the
attaches of the tax collectors office
that more persons have qualified as
voters this year than at any time in
the history of the county. not except
ing the record year of 1914, when the
Hobson- Underwood contest took place.
When compared with the figures for
several years past this approximation,
based upon the actual figures now on
tho tax collectors books, assumes I'M
usual Significance. During the Smith
Rurr campaign on May 9, 1915, only
13.545 votes were cast. In the famous
Observation-Disclosures campaign on April
g. 1914, there were 16,464 votes cast
and on September 6, 1914, in the Co
Henderson kolb-Seed campaign
the official count showed that 1862
votes had found their way into the
ballot boxes.
1t is estimated by the officials that
many more votes will be cast than
shown by figures based solely on the
collectors receipts, as all men over
As years of age are exempt from the
payment of this tax in this state, as
are men in national guard service.
although it is probable that great
many Of these cannot return to vote.
PRESS THANKED
Il want to extend my thanks to the
press of Birmingham for the publicity
and cooperative effort that they have
shown in regard to this work. said
Mr.. Hawkins last night. sTn my opin-
ion the imperial county of Jefferson
will poll a far greater vote this year
than ever before in history, notwith-
standing the fact that we have lost
thousands of voters who have gone to
join the colors.
The collectors office was kept open
last night until almost IL O'clock Mr.
Hawkins has remained open every
night this week until late hour in
order to give the men who are I'M
opportunity to make themselves
eligible to vote. Many have been ben
Gifted by this voluntary service on
the part of Mr.. Hawkins and the ex-
pressions of appreciation were num-
erous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
MonteyaIlo Red Cross Work

To the Editor Of The Age-Herald.
The Red Cross chapter at Montevallo
feels great and pardonable pride in the
work they have done. The following Is
list showing what has been accom-
plished in connection with the auxiliary
at the Alabama Girls Technical school:
December 3, 1917, shipped congresses.
$40 pieces; December Il. 1917, shipped
Chritmas packets. 81 pieces: December ~.
1917, shipped knitted articles. n pieces;
December -. 1912, shipped box hospital
garments. 80 pieces: January TO- 1918.
shipped box hospital dressings. Cos pieces:
January Is. 1918. shipped box knitted gar
ments. 50 pieces; January %. 1918. shipped
box hospital dressing. N5 pieces; January
%, 1918. shipped box knitted articles, 81
pieces; February !. 1918. ready for ship
ment. hospital garments. 80 pieces. Total
number OF pieces to date. 1902.
w. B. REYNOLDS,
Chairman Publicity Committee.
Nontevallo. February /. 191&
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
GRACE EPISCOPAL
ELECTS VESTRYMEN

At the annual meeting OF Grace Epis-
copal church presided over by Rev L. g,
Fl. williams, rector, the annual report OF
the treasurer was read. which showed
the church to be in flourishing finan-
cial condition.
The following vestrymen were elected
for the ensuing year: S. e. Feltus. w. II.
Fleming, J. r. Foster, w. B. McEwen,
NJ w Proctor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
JUDGE LATADY TO
ADDRESS CLASS

The mems class of the Fifth Avenue
Sunday school will be en-
tertained by an address from A. Latady
Sunday, February 8. at $50 a. m. in the
main auditorium Of the church. All men
are invited to hear this address.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday:
James III. Murphy, Jr. Of Birmingham
and Miss Eva Mae Iisenba
Willie Kelly Of Ensley and Miss jamie
Oden.
Fred Eugene Mckinney of Ensley and
Mlis Ruby Gamble.
Henry Evlyn Haighler OF Royles and
Miss Willie Mildred vann
peWitte r. Scales OF Birmingham and
Miss Miriam O. Hostetler.
\. p. Haltiwanger Of Admission and
Miss Allie Gay Landers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
LOCAL SUFFRAGISTS
TO CONDUCT CIVIL
SERVICE COURSE
Needs of Government for Women
Clerks Will Be Told by Civil Serv-
ice Commissioner at the
Meeting Today

Linden p. Smith. civil, service COM
missioner. will address the Birrning-
ham suffragists at their meeting to-
day at 8 o'clock at the Gable hall. Mr..
Smith viii speak on the needs of the
government for trained women and
Just how they can help.
The majority OF the $4,000 Soldiers
of the notebook and typewriter" re-
cruited by the United States civil
service commission from, every state
In the union since the opening Of the
war for the departmental service at
Washington are girls. states Mr..
Smith.
The gun division of the ordnance de-
partment alone is asking for 1000 adj
ditional stcnographers and type
writers at the present time
To enable women to qualify to meet
this demand the Birmingham Suffrage
association will conduct free course
In civil service for the purpose of aid
Ing women to prepare themselves 10
take civil service examination
Mr.. Smith will explain the needs
Of the government for women stenos
raphers as well as the work that tn
housewives can do. The public is In
vited to hear this prominent visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-02
THE
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK
of Birmingham
nl..-- n-....nf.a. n 1n1Z
Statement. December 81. 1ol
RESOURCES

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts ....Sl4'osz' dS4.ye
II Pa,ds fnarl 1s5o0.00O.00
State of Alabama Bonds. l-f'oVV'oV
Stock in Federal Reserve On nm o0
r ,tiar.,A ros,, If.o.1,ds 91S,900.00
6tpa r.S St hoan Pa Ronds 1.372,a0I.42
liner Stochs anu H. Donus 703.91
~ al al, 90 = Vi tIes,s $50, 100000
Other Real Estate ........ 4s'1'Ss'
CASH:
In Vault .s1,0s5, 1901
With Banks 4,S46.309.99
With U. s.
With Federal
Reserve .ez, zoe OK
s2s.5Os. 1861
LIABILITIES - aoa m
S urnis,s S snS npro.ftts ~ I,510,529.64
Dividend Unpaid ......... .aaoo'00011 ~
Circulation .............. b1VV'00''SS
DEPOSITS:
Individual .s1S.012,007.26 ..-.
g. 6a9 s. ... s' iia5s,oeSoo- 22,o54.sca.2s
s2s, 5os.sss.s7
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16
lovino Silence.

Mr.. John Oxenham, the novelist.
speaking recently at the City Temple,
London, on his visit to the western
front, said that the British spoke lit
tie about their hardships except
among themselves. A padre described
their reticence to the folks at home
IS "the most wonderful conspiracy Of
loving silence the world has ever
known"
Mr.. Oxenham added that If by a
wonderful stroke on our part, or by
an extraordinary default on the part
Of the enemy, we had won this war
Two years ago, 1t would have been
the very worst thing that could have
happened to US as a nation He falt
that, in spite Of all the horrible suf-
ferings, we were not ready to win.
We hadn't learned our lesson, and he
was not sure II we had learned 1t
even now.
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16

According to Archibald Hurd in the
London Daily Telegraph, the area in
the North sea recently announced by
the British government as prohibited
as dangerous to shipping will be the
greatest mine field ever laid for the
special purpose of fcilinE submarines.
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16

viii II. Hays Of Indiana, chairman
tof the Republican national committee,
II in New York making arrangements
nor the opening of the national head
quarters
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16

Fourteen persons. one German
were arrested when British steam
ship arrived at an Atlantic port from
a South American port.
y Sixty-six persons lost their lives
when the steamship City Of. Athens,
Capt. J. Forward, bound from New
York to Savannah, was rammed ana
sunk by French cruiser off the Della
ware coast. Forty-two Of those miss
ing were passengers. Twelve were CIV
ilians, twenty-five were United Statec
marines and eight were French ma
rines.
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16
SAYS Pile Remedy
Worth $4,000 a Box.
Columbus Man Knows What He 70
Talking About

IT have had itching piles ever since my
earliest recollection. I am g years %
and have suffered terribly. have trte4
many remedies and doctors. but no cure.
About weeks ago saw your I'D for
Peterson's Ointment. The dret apphcatio9
stopped all itching, and In three days a1
soreness, I have only used one &c box
and consider I am cured. You have NJ
heartfelt thanks, and may everyone that
has this trouble SEQ this and give Petsls
son's Ointment, that 10 worth . hundre4
dollars or more q box, q Enthusiastically
yours. A. Newth, Columbus. Ohio.
1T makes me feel proud to be able -
produce an ointment like that" says Pet
erson. "Not only do I guarantee Peter.
son'o Ointment for old sores and wounds,
but for Eczema. Salt Rheum. Ulcers, Itch:
inE Skin, Pimples. Blackheads ana c1
skin diseases. ! put up big bog Tor
money back from your druggist Il not
satisfied" Mall orders filled, charges PR
paid BY Peterson Bros, Buffalo, NY. Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16
America Is SAVING.

That the American war savings
drive is already running ahead of the
English campaign, in volume of week
" treasury receipts, is shown by COM
parative figures made public by the
national savings committee. 49,
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16

Eliminating Guess Work. ~
"Waiter, how can tell If this 10 .
ham sandwich" "There's a Label
pasted on the rice paper, SIR"
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16
most IMPORTANT !.
news Of WORLD
lDlc HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
8s CUT TO LAST ANALYSIS.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ITEMS
p<e-neis culled From Events Of Mo-
~ ment In All Parts Of the World-
OF Interest to All tho
S People Everywhere.
IU..S.-Teuto,,ic WarNetv

81 In view of the increased draft calls,
THE curtailment of training In Amer
lea, and the greatly augmented ocean
transport facilities. it is believed the
united States will have ut least y
Doc, 600 men overseas by the end OF
the year.
Il In desperate air fight over the
American lines northwest OF Ioui
Charles w. Chapman, Jr., of Waterloo
Ia, and German pilot with whom ne
WAS fighting plunged to earth INSIDE
the German lines. Both the machlnes
were wrapped in flames.
ID Germany is gathering men from all
#lSouth and Central America-some OIL
Them escaped interned sailors-and
lmassing them in Mexico for propagan-
Ida work and to try to organize hght-
ling force there. according to omclal
|advices to Washington.
State officials received calls for men
to fill the May draft quota. Provost
Marshal Crowder said 233,472 will be
indicted into service during the month.
The men were ordered to- entrain Tor
camp within five days period begin
ming May rs. This brings the total
number Of men called for the month
of May, including special classes TO
approximately 10000.
- Tiou+ Col Richard Fl. Griffiths. y. 8.
a.. commanding battalion of in
fautry, has been killed by Shell nre III
Picardy.
B ,,.
IN An American aviator has DrouSht
down the fourth German airplane along
the American front northwest OF Ioul.
II He is Lieut.. James A. Meissner, whose
home is in Brooklyn. Lieutenant
Meissncr is graduate Of Cornell.
The Tomahawk., 1918-05-16

"Many a thorn lies hidden In a
bunch of soft words" Il,