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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12

Pen CitS, September 11.-(SpeciaD. A copy of the Paris edition of the New York Herald of July 29 has been re- ceived at Pell City. It is single sheet of paper usual newspaper size. printed on both sides. Under double column heading, American Forces Shatter Strong Rearguard Resistance appears the following concerning Reuben Brown of Pen City son of J. II. Brown. an employe of the Pen City cotton mill$;
 Americans were hot on the Germans trail from midnight Saturday till late this afternoon, They made no missteps and did not pause in their steady ad- vance. In some places the Germans fought until the Americans were upon them. In most instances they played their machine gun streams upon the Americans until they say they were to be either killed or captured, and then shouted their much-used word; 'kam- arad. An American who was in the lighting early this morning, and with whom I just talked, Sergt. Reuben Brown of Pell City, said:
 This "Kamarad' cry is the most cowardly thing in the world and the Germans cannot get away with 1t. If one shouts "Kamarad' before he has done his best to kill Americans he will be taken prisoner and treated just as any other human being-and even to do that is going some-but when he thinks he can exhaust his ammunition, kill and wound q lot of good American boys. and then be treated with kindness he has great big guess coming to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
CABANISS ELECTED GENERAL CHAIRMAN
 OF LOCAL BOARDS
Three Members of Each Division Will Be on Duty Every Day to
 Answer Questions

E. H. Cabaniss was elected general chairman of the six local exemption boards at a joint meeting of three bodies held yesterday, and it was decided that three members of each division should be on duty at the office of the local boarls one day in each week to an- swer questions and give information to the many persons calling at the office Secretary B. A. Pepperman will then be allowed to devote his entire time to the routine work of the office and see that all records are kept correctly.
 Heretofore so many persons have called at the office of the exemption boards that it was practically impossible for the office force to accomplish anything.
 The members of each respective board will be on duty from to F and from to B o'clock, after which time the office will be closed to the public.
 The boards will be on duty as follows: Division 1, Monday; Division 5. Tuesday: Division 3, Wednesday; Division 4, Thursday: Division 2, Friday, and Divi- sion 6. Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
1oseley Leaves ferson County High for. Bessemer High
thsr Changes Announced by Super intendent N. R. Baker of Jeff
 fers0n County Schools

c. c. Moseley, who has been principal of the Jefferson County High school for the past two years has resigned to ac- cept a position as principal of the Bes- semer High school, and T. ". Smith, state institute director out of Montgom- cry. will succeed him.
 MT. Mosely came to Birmingham from Camp Hill and during his stay here made many friends who will regret to learn of his departure from the city While the board of educat tion feels that in los- ing Professor Mosely the local schools have suffered a loss, they feel gratified in securing the services of MT. Smith, who is-~a graduate from the Alabama Polytechnic institute and Columbia student, stated N. R. Baker, county superintendent of education, in discuss ing the change.
 Superintendent Baker also announced that D. J. Moore, principal of the school at Boyles, had been transferred to super vising principal of District No. 8. J. F, Huffstutler, principal of the Dolomite schools will succeed Mir Moore, who has been principal of the Boyles school for the past four years, and is well equipped for his new position. District comprises 20 schools in the western part of the country, and MT. Moore will make his headquarters at Palos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
DENSMORE FOREGOES k PLEASURE OF SEEING
 INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
My Time Here Is So Limited" He Says, .'I Am Obliged to De.
 cline Invitation

Director General John B. Densmore or the United States employment service, department of labor, arrivad in Birming- ham at an early hour tast evening for this evenings war labor efficiency rally at Capitol park.
 When apprised of tentative arrange ments made by local industrial interests to take him for a ride through Birming- hams industrial district MT. Densmore said he was respectfully obliged to fore7 go this pleasure. The proposed trip would have started at 10 a. m. and lasted until 4 D. m,
 My time here is so limited he said, that while 1 very much appreciate this courtesy and would be pleased to take this interesting trip, I am obliged 10 decline the invitation. l can only re- main until Thursday evening" andsduring the day must hold a confernece with of ficials of the employment service. as well as meet others who may desire to see me officially
 At the close of tonight's park meet ing MT Densmore, accompanied by DIS trict Superintendent Williams, Governor Henderson and Federal Director Tarrant will go to Mobile, where he will address a meeting similar to the one here to- morrow evening.
 MT. Densmore says he will be glad to meet any who desire to see him at the Tutwiler during the forenoon
 Other arrivals of last evening were Resident Manager Young and Director of Personnel Leonard Bakey of the air nitrates corporation. Muscle Shoals \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
COMPTON
 OPENS WITH ALL
 DEPARTMENTSFULL
Rev. w. H. Smith and Dr. F. B. Wells Made Addresses.
 Splendid Programme Rendered

With attendant exercises of an inter- esting and entertaining nature. yester- day morning at 10 o'clock Louie Comp ton seminary, formerly known as Bir- mingham seminary, inaugurated it's twenty y-second year under the most fa- vorable auspices in all it's history.
 Every department of the seminary is full to capacity this year. on the first day, record which has never been eqpaled, though for a number of years past the high reputation which this in- stitution has attained under the princi- palship of Miss Hattie Morton has been recognized.
 As a matter of fact so heavy has been the registration this year that number of both day and boarding pupils have been transferred to Margaret Allen school, now also under the management of Miss Morton. Margaret Allen school opens September 25
 Rev. w. H. Smith, educational secre- tary of the Baptist state convention, de- livered the insprational address at the opening. his address being splendid. both in it's pertinency and the eloqnent man ner in which it was delivered. Rev. F. B. Wells pastor of the South Highlands Methodist church, conducted the devotional exercises, though num- Der of other features were interspersed through the more serious affairs.
 Inez Hallvy Morson rendered violin solo and Miss Louise Moore s song was especially enjoyed, her fine soprano voice being something of a surprise to the large crowd of spectators visiting the seminary.
 A reading by Edythe Weaver and piano recitations by Pattie Southall and Vir- ginia Simms concluded the programme
 All pupils who have registered were classified yesterday preparatory to the first actual days work of the new year today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
DR. HAYNES, NOTED NEGRO ECONOMIST,
 TO SPEAK TONIGHT
Will Address Negroes at the Capitol Park Rally-He Is Connected With
 the Department of Labor

Local colored citizens are making an historic event of the mass meeting at Dr. George Edmund Haynes, director of negro economies of the United States de- partment of labor, to address them on this occasion. Dr. Haynes won his spura as a social worker in the Urban league to improve the housing conditions among negroes
 The coming of pr. Haynes, who is con- nected with the United States depart ment of labor, has been widely heralded, and it is expected that fully 5000 of his race will hear him at the park tonight.
 The colored people are to occupy Sec- tions 1, 2, 5 and and one-half of the pavilion. The programme will begin at SIS o'clock and the colored people are especially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
|PROF. [. B. GLENN !. TALKS ID TEACHERS
Other Addresses Greatly Enjoyed by Teachers At
 tending Institute

The third session of the Jefferson County Teachers association was held yesterday at the Central High school the features of the programme being the address by pr. c. E. Glenn, assist ant superintendent of the Birmingham schools on Present Day Civics.
 splendid talk was made by Prof. J. $. Thomas on .'The Need of Some Tests Among Alabama High School Pupils, who handled his subject in q forceful manner. One of the most inspiring pa triotic addresses was delivered by D. G. Chase on ''Ideals of American De- mocracy.', and short talks were made by J. A. Reams and J, F, Allen
 There are more than 100 teachers at tending the sessions of the institute and splendid programmes are being rem dered daily in the various departments. The programme for today is as follows:
 goo roll call. room 2; 9:15, assembly; l0.15. some Problems Relating to the Decentralization of High Schools" R. E Tidwell; 1l15, Some Problems Of Dis cspline in High School" l.. E. smith; HAS. .,The English Language As a uni- fying Force in Our National Life. Miss Claudia Crumpton; 1215, lunch and re- cess; 1:15, Physical Education in the Present Emergency" H. +. Thomas. 1 AS, some Problems Of Flrst Year Hish s,1,aol punilst, c. J. Going; 2:15, depart- ment conferences: 3.l5. adjournment.
 Division for teachers in the high schools of the county. 1:15. "A Minimum Equipment for Teaching Science in Junior High Schools and How the Manual Tram ing Department May Help to Secure IT.. l. M. Paris; 2:l5. How and Why Raise a Pig" +. A. Haynie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Joint Four-Minute Men
 Meeting Last Night

A. ioint meeting of the four-min- ute men and the woman oiVlsion or the four-minute men last night. at the Civic association, w. J. Wynn and Mrs e. NJ. Williamson made interesting talks.
 Miss Helen Janette sang My Lad die in Khaki"
 Bomber McGinnis, Private Evans, and Private Taylor delivered interest- ing and magnetic addresses on their experiences in the trenches.
 Alger Jenkins of the committee on public information at Washington spoke briefly Mrs. Solon Jacobs, chairman of the woman's Liberty Loan committee and Murray Brown. chair man of the fourth Liberty Loan made short talks. About 100 people were present at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
WALTER BUCHANAN
 ARRIVES TO SPEAK
 AT LABOR RALLY
Special Seats Reserved for Colored People in Pavilion at Capitol Park Tonight

Walter S. Buchanan. president of the State College of Agriculture and Me- chanic Arts for Negroes at Normal, reached the city last night for the pur- pose of assisting in the arrangements for the big labor rally at Capitol park tonight Buchanan has been helping Cliff Williams organize Loyalty leagues throughout Georgias s0nd Florida, and at present he is assisting George B. Tar rant, federal director of labor for Ala bama, in his work among the negroes. Buchanan reports that the colored peo- pie are keenly interested in the labor situation and that those of the Birming- ham district are thoroughly in sympa- thy with the Presidents work or fight plan.
 At Capitol park tonight space is re- served for 5000 negroes in the grandstand and pavirion combined Special seats are prepared for the 800 singers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Alice Brady at the 7rianon
 Ln "The Death Dance

Alice Brady's established reputation for utter sincerity and dogged perse- sverence in her work has been put to another test.
 In a production of her latest select picture. "The Death Dance being shown all this week at the Trianon theatre, there is a scene in which an important bit of dramatic acting takes place during the performance of q difficult character dance. This dance is performed by the star, and the ordi- nary procedure in pictures would pc to employ an expert dancer resembling the star as much as possible m type, and have her costumed in such man. ner that when the dance is given the audience could scarcely tell that the star herself was not performing the steps This illusion would be height 'ened by the dim lighting and clever cutting of scenes Alice Brady, how ever would not consent to such an ar- engagement for her Select picture. The scene being an important one. the star insisted upon playing it herself and when her director objected that nothing but skilled performance Of the character dance called for could De Accepted, Miss Brady promptly de- cided to acquire the technical skill which she lacked for such.a perform ance.
 X suitable teacher was procured in the person of Madame Hackers. of the Alhamhra theater, London. who hap pens to be in New York at this time. Under her sl<illful direction Miss Brady took daily lessons in the particular character dance which she performs h this picture. and has acquired the sNill necessary for the intricate difficult steps of the dance srhis was. no slight task when 1t is realized that the prsg-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12

profits scored by New England and even by the west.
 PRICE OF CLOTH
 Another argument to sustain this con- tention is advanced by Representative Hefline
 Why he said, if cotton was on the market at q price commensurate with the price of goods made from cotton, it's value would be 75 cents per pound. We produce the staple and New England, turning it into cloth, reaps the big profit.
 'The south, on account of the increased value of it's chief staple. has to certain extent come into its own. Should the government fix the price for the duration of the war at 30 or 3i cents, its great op- portunity, the coming fall, would be nipped in the bud.
 .The government forecasts crop of Ill., 125, 900 bales. If the price is not fixed and the spectators can be chained, cot ton should bring 40 cents.'
 POLITICIANS DANGEROUS
 MT. Heflin stated that nothing came direct from the administration regarding it's determination. He believes with many other southerners who have studied the situation that the chief danger reposes in politicians from northern states who, at the beginning of every campaign, assaii the south for political purposes.
 ..They stir things up for selfish inter- ests.'' said Mir Heflin, "and at the same time succeed in breaking the market. In other words, why should bulls continue to fight to hold the market up when they have reason to fear that the government might force the price down. As a result. the market breaks, and the owner of the cotton is the loser
 It Is permissible to say that the Presi- dent will not advocate fixed price un- less such action in his judgment be neees- sary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12

he stated he had almost reached Hol- land, when he was recaptured and sent back to prison.
 Private Taylor, who has spent thFse years in the trenches, made one of the most thrilling talks heard in Birmirg- ham since the United States entered the war. He told of the soldiers lie in the trenches, it's pleasures and her TOTS and explained just what a letter from home meant to the soldiers and urged the people at home to write oft en- Many humorous incidents regard ing the soldiers in trenches and in rest camps were related by the speaker. and these things seemed to top ever. man. for practically all of tht who were present have either sop he or other relatives in the ss -gsre
 Private Taylor declared s5ee l=# at home should fight the ssfiga 043a. aganda which is being aafxta a64 over the country. If tl@l lttule realized it, this is one sfss aec IL portant works in wHH8 ls cat war He explained ra hs top and what it mear lns mea He stated that he wa eni W q bat talion that went t tfe bt xinning of the war whe fy sa 1as eturned
 Both Private .s4f.s sfH .ate Tay- Tor have been s A5t6 sent to tho united State uoel and are in Birmingham a6et spices of the emergency /asi ion.
 The Ho V rr |, which is ap- bearing 4 ths aeatre the first haf or Etla ea& endered pto- gramI 9 a5eaau by the Lyric or chastrY Ena n5a a tremendous hit. This Ia M&s sented through the cou s ct Hal ian Monte Semon.
 rKe assa Eab has been divided irY s tes Tor the fourth Liberty ! f4f iFa oh team having seven z ssn bsrs a separate tables were arr Ig ge I0 he respective teams, so kka eea make their plans for ths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Several Cases Disposed
 of by Federal Court

Charlie Turner was found guilty of a charge of illicit distilling in the United States court yesterday and was sen. fenced to 60 days in the county jail by Judge w. I. Grubb.
 E. E. Dean charged with violating the bone-dry law, plead guilty and was fined slOO, while George Brown a negro. en- tered a plea of guilty to charge Of violating the bone-dry law and was fined $10.
 The jury in the case of the United States vs w. T. Hendrix and Holly Hendrix returned verdict of Enilty of illicit distilling, but the defendants have not yet been sentenced.
 Several of the cases set for hearing at this time have been continued, as the defendants were in the army. while Ia number have been continued to q later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Sergeant Haight Will
 Address Trench Luncheon
Chairmen From Nearly All Counties
 Will Be in Attendance

Mrs. Solon Jacobs, state chairman or the womans division of the fourth Liberty Loan campaign, and her aides are arranging for a very large attend anee at the state conference and trench luncheon tomorrow. Chairmen from nearly all of the counties in the state have advised her that they will be here for the conference and the luncheon.
 Sergeant Haight of the Canadian army, desirnated by the Germans as the Ladies of He'll, will deliver an address at the luncheon. Sergeant Haight is an inter- esting talker and narrates the eventful days that he spent in the trenches and on the battlefelds of France in an en- tertaining and impressive manner.
 Nearly all the tickets TOT the iuicheoal 7. hava baen sold. The few that are left will be disposed of by noon today, when sales close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Civilians Will Learn
 Whether Milk Wagons
 or Cows Give Milk

Civilians today will receive the fol- lowing luncheon bulletin anent their weekly meeting at the Southern club:
 Do you know what milk is?
 Would you know a chunk of butter fat if you met it on Second avenuss
 There are a good many Civitan La bies in our nursery now, and we need 10 know all about milk, and how to pick it. and whether cows of milk wag- ons give it.
 "So come to the luncheon Friday at o'clock at the Southern club and grab an earful of wisdom from Dr. Judson D. Bowling, famous milkologisf and health shark, who is to be our guest of honor. F
 Don't fail to come, for It will be a real treat
 Also there will be some regular food"
 The membership committee and the directors will meet after the close of tbe regular session to discuss and pass on proposals for printing the member ship roster, with classifications, and the constitution and bylaws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
LAND
 AT ARCHANGEL

Washington September 11.-American troops have landed at Archangel to as- sist the other allied forces there in their campaign for the re-establshment of or der in northern Russia This e-ngssa March, sRe af g@
 For m At rMaaA sae aMAs Ae soldiers fas8lG# e Ma Naa& was 1t ma sls Nse Af embarked. N# esaaa& ..owever that the sol~.yts had been sent from English camps, where Americans are training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
ROPES ENJOY BIC
 TREAT CANADIAN
 SPEAKERS AFFORD
Privates Taylor and Evans Tell of Horrors of War and of Escapes From
 German Prison

One of the most enjoyable meetings ever held by Rotarians was that held yesterday at 1 o'clock in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel. when Private Evans and Private Taylor of the Cas nadian army made excellent talks.
 J. w. Donnely presided over the meeting in the abseAce of President E. II. Andrews and introduced Private Evans, who. spent one year in a Ger man prison camp. He told of his ex- perience during the year he Nwas a prisoner of war and of the many hard ships and the cruel manner in which they were treated. He stated that he was forced to work in a mine and that he made three attempts to escape be- fore he succeeded. On one occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Ugly Sisters" Minstrel on Roof of the Civic
 Association Tonight

The ugly Sisters minstrels will be presented tonight on the Civic asso- citation roof by the members of the woman's home guard and the affair promises to be one, of the most delight ful ever given by home talent. The home guard was recently organized and the proceeds will go towards the purchase of uniforms for the members
 A number of special features Will be ln- troduced. among them being Spanish dance and A number of duets and solos with chorus. The performance will be- gin promptly at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Cleopatra" Attracts
 Crowds at the Strand

Have you seen Cleopatra at the Strand2 That is the question being asked hundreds of Birmingham people at the present time, and q question be- ing answered in the affirmative by many.
 Theda Bara's conception of "Cleopat- ra'' is pronounced marvellous, and many battle scenes, the love making of the Siren of the Nile, the murder of Caesar, the dtath of Antony andthe suicide of the brilliant queen, all these combine to/make one of the most sen- sational and spectacular pictures ever produced "Cleopatra' will be shown at the strand the rest of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
KILLED BY
 SPECIAL OFFICER

Guy Wynn, negro. was Shot and killed yesterday morning by Lee Robenette. special officer of the Woodward Iron company at vanderbilt. while he was att tempting to escape. It is said that Guy and two other negroes had stolen some cigars, for which the officer was try ing to arrest them. The other two ne- groes made their escape.
 Wynn is 1kid to have been . notorious character he having been shot by an of- ficer sometime ago while resisting ar rest.A It is said that he was a profes- sional carbreaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
WITT SUCCUMBS TO BULLET WOUNDS
 INFLICTED BY BICE

J. R. Witt, who was shot Monday night by his brother-in-law, Nose Bice. died yesterday morning at local infirmary.
 Bice was transferred to the county jail from the city jaii, where he was placed shortly after the shooting, to await trial on a charge of murder. The shooting lis said to have been instigated by family differences.
 The body of Witt was taken to the Johns Undertaking parlors to await fu- neral arrangements. which will be an nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Federal Grand Jury
 AdjOurns for Registration

The federal grand jury, which was impaneled Monday afternoon by Judge w. I. Grubb, adjourned yesterday after noon until tomorrow morning for the pur- pose of giving the grand jurors an op- portunity to register today
 large number of cases are being i'm yestigated by this body and many wit nesses have been summoned to testify before them The grand jury will re. convene tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
POLICEMEN AWAIT
 ACTION OF BOARD
Assert That They Will Quit if Con- mission Does Not Grant
 Increased Wages

Because of the absence of Dr. Bar rett who is presiding at the Birming- ham Baptist association now in session at Woodlawn the petition of the police and fire departments was not brought before the commission yesterday as was formerly planned, but will be brought before that body this morning, according to statement made by Commissioner John H. Taylor yesterday morning.
 The policemen assert thate they will quit work Thursday if the raise for which they asked sometime ago is not granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-12
Reuben Anderson Shot

Reuben Anderson. negro, l5l9 Alley E. was shot in the right arm Tuesday night. Stray shots struck three negro women nearby. injuring them only sightly zac Hall, negrer t5l4 Alley F, was arrested and placed tl the city jail. charged with the shooting.