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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
M. E. CONFERENCE VOTES COMPROMISE
 ON TIME LIMIT
Next Big Question to Come Up Is Giving Laity
 Rights to Women

Atlanta. May 9.-with the disposal of the question of the time limit on ministers today by the general con ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, indications tonight were that the next big issue to reach the debate stage would be the demands of the women for Iaity rights, already favorabIy acted upon by the commit tee revisals.
 The conference today, after a two-day parliamentary wrangle, adopted the mi nority report on the time limit proposal, which inserts in the discipline a para graph permitting bishops to appoint min isters indefinitely, on recommendation of quarterly conferences, together with the vote of the majority of the presiding elders in the bishops cabinet. The status of the presiding elders was all lowed to remain unchanged and they will continue to be forced to move at the end of the four years movement to restrict the eldership exclusively to four years was defeated.
 Showing the unanmity of the demand for a change in the creed and other portions Of the ritual where the words:
 Holy Catholic Church" appear, the con ference, without debate and by a vote of 172 to I6, adopted the committee report recommending the substitution of the words: Church of Christ" The move. ment for this change has been before the church for eight years. The retire. Tnent by unanimous vote of the confer ence of Bishops H. c. Morrison, R. c. Waterhouse, F. E. Hoss and J. S. Key, and the assignment of Bishop J. H. Mccoy Tor light work for one year because Of recent operation, led to discussions as to the number of bishops to be created at this session. The episcopal address rec commended the election of five, but indi- cations tonight were that this number may be increased. Following the vote or the retirement of the bishops Bishop Morrison delivered a farewell address to the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Past Masters" Night at Ensley Lodge, No. 56O, Most Delightful Affair

Past Masters night at Ensley Ma sonic lodge No. 56 last night was one of the most enjoyable affairs that has ever been offered the members. of the Masonic order in that section. All past masters of this lodge, 10 in number who now re- side in this district. were present and ev- cry station in the lodge was occupied by a past master when the master degree work was put on with bonafide candi- date.
 Judge C. H, Mandy, who organized the lodge. and was the worshipful master for four years, presided. There were sev- eral charter members present. and a great number of visiting Masons from Pratt City, WyIam, Fairfield and Birmingham,
 One of the features of the evening $ programme was the address of Dr. Nor rs Newfield on "The Symbolism of the Master Degree" pr. Newfeld's lecture was pronounced a gem. It was very ill., teresting, entertaining and instructive.
 Following the programme refreshments were served all members and visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Drive on Vagraints
 Continues Unabated

The drive on vagrants in the city is continuing unabated. During the past week scores have been summoned to the police court and before Judge H. B. Abernethy to show cause why they are idle.
 A list of the vagrants and those con victed before on this charge is in the hands of the police and is assisting very materially in the work. No certain class is discriminated against. Whites as well justice and if it is proved that they are old offenders, woe be unto them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
SUPREME COURT OF STATE GRANTS NEW
 TRIAL ID COWART
Former Commissioner of Immigration Wins Out on Appeal of Embezzle-
 ment Charge

Montgomery, May 9.-(special)-Lee Cowart former state commissioner of inn migration, who was convicted of embez- Element and sentenced to two years in prison by the Montgomery city court two years ago, was granted a new trial by the supreme court Thursday when it reversed the affirmative decision which had been rendered by the court of ap- peals and ordered that a judgment of reversal be entered.
 Cowart was convicted of embedding or converting to his own use $50 which came into his possession through his of- flee. The count under which Cowart was convicted charged merely that he knowingly used money belonging to the state and the supreme court said the lower court erred in not charging the jury that the conversion must have been with fraudulent intent before the defend- ant could be convicted under the count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO FROLIC AT EAST
 LAKE TONIGHT

Armed with complimentary tickets to the various amusements, the committee arranging for the outing of the Civic as- sociation tonight at East Lake park is energetically working for the original ob- jective of 1500 members to attend. A special band will meet the hundreds of civic boosters at Second avenue and Eighteenth street at 7:30 D. m., where the street railway will have ready a chain of special cars to haul the rollicking crowd to the park
 Preparations were made Wednesday night by the Boy Scout drum corps of the Civic association under the leader ship of Director w. H. Bason to have the drum corps turn out in full force to the general frolic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

1 the state petition for certiorari to the court of appeals; overruled. 1 Gulf States Steel company vs. Matte Fan as admlnistratrix, appeal from Eto- wah circuit court; overruled.
 J. T eiidley, ct al. vs. Elizabeth Cid ley. appeal from Etowah circuit court; overruled.
 Javen J. Smith vs. Hoyt B. Bachus, appeal from Clay circuit court; over ruled. W. H. Johnson, ct al, vs. Ross Black man, appeal from Calhoun circuit court; overruled. B. r. Mehars vs. Alabama Power com pany, appeal from Talladega circuit court; cverruled.
 Huntsville Knitting Mills company vs. Mason Eutner, pro ami, appeal from Madison circuit court; overruled
 Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad company vs. David s. Black well, appeal from Madison circuit court; appiica ton .overruled.
 Eliza Ford vs. Frank Ellis Strong, guardian. etc, appeal from Madison cir cult court; opinion modified and over ruled.
 Corinth Bank and Trust company vs Mary M. Pride, ct all appeal from Col bert circuit court; application overruled
 Bessie H. Davies vs. E. l.. Simpson, ct al. appeal from Morgan circuit court; application overruled.
 S L. Wiley ct al, vs. J. c. Wiihite, appeal from Morgan circuit court; appli- cation oyerruled.
 Charlie Vest vs the state, appeal from Morgan circuit court; application over ruled.
 D. C. Kinney, vs James A. Baker, ap- peal from Madison circuit court; appli- cation overruled.
 Eminent House of Columbiana Wood men vs Ada Blackberry, appeal from Covington circuit court; overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
German Spy, Landed on
 Irish Soil, Is Taken

London, May 9.-A German submarine recently landed a man on the Irish coast where he was arrested by govern ment officials James McPherson. par liamentary secretary to the war office, announced in the House of Commons to- day that this man was in the Tower Of London and would be courtmartialed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Harvey Moore Arrested

Charged. with violating the revenue law by soliciting labor for employment in other states without license Harvey Moore was arrested yesterday and placed in the county jail. The warrant was sworn out by John Daly. Bond was fixed at 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 9.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Fri day and Saturday, partly cloudy, prob- ably showers, cooler in north and central portions.
 Florida Fair Friday and Saturday ex- cept showers Saturday in extreme north- west.
 Tennessee; Showers Friday or Friday night and probably Saturday; cooler Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Negro Woman Killed

Mary Thomas, negro rusty of the Bes- semer city jai last night cut the throat cf Elsie Cooper, another negro woman, who was attached to carnival company playing in Bessemer, death resulting. Trouble occurred between the two women with the above result following the per forrnance of the show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Important Meeting
 of Temple Emanu-El

The congregation of Temple Emanu-El will hold a special meeting tonight at the temple on Highland avenue and Twenty-frst street for the purpose of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

considering the indebtedness of the con gregation. which is s45.0Oe.
 The board of trustees will be given authority to arrange for the care of the indebtedness, it is stated. All members of the congregation are urged to be present. Rg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

Mrs. Oracle Waitx=Aged 3S years, died at the residence, S31 North seven teenth street. yesterday at D m,
 Funeral services will be conducted ! from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and interment will fol-
 low in Elmwood cemetery. She is
 survived by her husba..d, three sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Suffrage Amendment Lacks Two Votes Of Passage and
 Indefinitely Postponed

that the resolution would not he called up tomorrow as planned. He added that formal notice of the indefinite postpone ment would be given in the Senate to- morrow.
 Senator Jones said there was no in dicaton when the resolution would be called, but declared that no effort would be made to do so until there was as surance of sufficient votes to pass it. With Congress planning to adjourn July l. some senators believed that the reso- lution would not come to vote at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

FIoyd Hoilis-Aged 92 years, died al local infirmary Wednesday night The remains will be sent to Ster'
 rett today by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Local Data

Tor the 24 hours ending at p. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
DEATHS

Mrs, Kate KendeH Rawls--Age 33 years. died at d local intirmary yes terday morning. The remains VIII be sent to Evergreen today by Johns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

Edward Jenkins--Aged 34 years, died at the residence, 1030 North Iweh-
 ty-fifth street, yesterday mornine.
 The remains were sent to He1llh' :. :. Ala. last night by Johns
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21
SOLDIERS CORNER

scribed,, Not for ourselves, but for
our country The rear Of this little
party was brought up by a fair old
man, who pluckily kept up the pace in
spite of his years and who carried a
miniature American flag. The regi-
ment, in addition to its own colors,
carried the Stars and Stripes.
"Public buildings displayed the
Stars and Stripes, besides the Union
Jack, and at most Of the government
offices along the line of the route min
listers and officials were posted. The
full val cabinet appeared on the bal
cony Of the war office in Whitehall to
see the troops go by and heartily
Joined in the cheering.
STANDING by the king in the gate
way of the palace al he received the
salute was General John Biddle in
command of the American troops.
Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra
were also present. Colonel Whitman,
commanding the regiment, was beck
oned to break away from the column
and take his position beside the king
while his men marched. past, and as
the commanding officer of each bat
talon reached the saluting point he,
toofi broke away and was presented
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21

and ! put in . pretty busy afternoon
polishing IL, and It must be kept in
that condition at all times. It is q
Winchester and is a pretty nifty gun,
and I would indeed feel sorry for any
Hun that will expose himself.
like life in the marines first rate,
and I'm not coming back till it's over
"over there" it is by no means q snap
enlisted. We get up at $3.50 and
have just fifteen minutes in which to
wash, shine our shoes, make u hunks
and shave, and everything must be
done the regulation way too. We
have to wash clothes at least three
times a week and do it right, so if !
rel get back into civil life I will
have no use for BARRIERS, boot blacks,
launderies and so forth.
I don't know how long I will be
here and nobody else does, but it will
not be over two months all told, but
we will no doubt go to Virginia for
further training before going across.
We are going through drills in a
hurry, but l have been getting by
nicely, due to my training in the
Glasgow Home Guards, and am hold
ing down the same position I did in
the guards there. We get a thorough
training here, and we have Swedish
exercises every day and We also have
boxing and wrestling. l have not done
any heavy marching, but I think I will
this week, and believe me this is no
place for a tenderfoot.
l have been vaccinated three times
already and have three more coming
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21
up, so I guess I will be immune to
anything but German bullets.

up, 50 I guess I will be immune to
anything but German bullets.
We have lots of Montanans in the
marines, Oscar G%ullickson of Plenty
son, a cousin of c. C.'s is also here.
I understand Hovren formerly in the
First national there is also here, but
l have not met him.
We are well taken care of here. We
get good food and plenty of it, and
u quarters r warm and sanitary.
The weather has been fine, but it is
somewhat colder than in Montana, due
to the sea breeze, as we are only a
few rods from the beach.
This is a pretty place what I have
seen of it, but l have not been around
much. I will have my first liberty a
week from Sunday, and l am going to
Frisco. We r about thirty miles
away which is q nice ride. We are
not allowed to give out information
concerning the movement of troops.
All out going mail is censored.
It is nearly time for taps to sound, so
must cut my letter short. If any of
our Glasgow friends are ever out this
way. would be glad to have them come
to the island. If they will let me
know can arrange a pass for them.
Give all Glasgow my best regards and
would like to hear from you some
time. Sincerely
PRIVATE w. W. HASS,
Marine Barracks, Mare Island,
Vallejo, Calf.
Co. F., Sec. H.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21
HASS TELLS OF LIFE
With j. 5. MARINES
Says Training with the Glasgow
Home Guards Made Him
Specially Proficient.

The following letter was received
this week by Secretary L. E. Jones of
the Chamber of Commerce:
Friend Jones
When I left Glasgow several weeks
ago I promised to write to you and
also send you the card for informa-
ton to the Red Cross, but I have been
busy most Of the time and it has there
for ebeen neglected. I have the card
in my suit case and can not ret it
while we r in detention, but I think
we will be released some time this
week.
enlisted in the marines at Great
Falls on May 8, and was sent to Port
land for further examination and ar
rived at Mare Island the 18th after
q very delightful trip. ! stayed here
for q few days before being sworn in,
but l soon got my uniform and we are
now rapidly rounding into shape and
are anxious to get a whack at the
kaiser.
Our gums were. issued to US today
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21

Xenie and Olga Romanoff, daugh-
tiers Of Nick Romanof, have been do
ing the family laundry Of late. The
Domanof family will eventually be
Of some value to the world, If only -
an example.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21
Chronic Constellation.

Perhaps you have never thought Of
it, but this disorder is due to q lack
of moisture in the residual matter Of
the food. If you will drink an abund-
ance Of water, eat raw fruits and take
lots of outdoor exercise, you may be
able eventually to overcome it entire
~. In the meantime use the most
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21

mild and gentle laxitives. Strong and
harsh cathartics' take too much water
out OF the system and make q had
matter worse. Chamberlain's Tablets
are easy and pleasant to take, and
most agreeable in effect. Give them
a trial.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-21

to the king.
"After the ceremony the Americans
were entertained at lunch in the open
square outside Wellington barracks.
Later in the day they returned to
camp"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
RAILROADS WELL FIXED.

Railroads of the south are in better
condition than at any time since the
United States entered the war, ac-
cording to reports submitted TO viii
liam e. MCAdoo, director general of
railways and secretary of the treasuy,
dun ng his conferences in Atlanta with
regional officials operating the lines
in this territory.
1t was reported to Mr.. McAdoo that
the roads of the south have plenty OF
coal 10 run them through the winter;
that the rolling stock is in excellent
condition; that the roads are able to
handle the increased volume of traffic
due to the rehabilitation of troops;
and also that there will be a margin
OF operating capacity to provide for
tourist travel, which was not very
Iarch encouraged last winter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BUY
HOME ON EASY TERMS

We are pleased to announce that we
have about twenty houses, at prices
rangins from $4,000 to $500, which
we offer for sale one-third cash;
payments to suit the investor on bal
ance, either monthly or yearly pay.
ments accepted. 1t is not often we
Rave such desirable property on such
liberal terms. We believe We can con-
vince you that all the property offered
is we'll worth the money. 1t is our
opinion that city property is going
much higher and that now is the time
to buy a home.
If interested, see Us Immediately and
get the pick of these choice residences.
ALLISON REALTY COMPANY
BY Il. E. ALLISON.
Office Rear Allison Furniture Co.
Allison Bldg. Phone 25S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
A 1918 THANKSGIVING PSALM.
psalm XCID


1t is a good thing to give thanks
unto the Lord and to sing praises
unto thy name, o most High;
To show forth thy loving kindness
in the morning, and thy faithfulness
every night,
Upon an Instrument Of ten strings,
aid upon the psaltery;: upon the
Larp with solemn sound.
For thol, Lord, hast made me glad
through thy work; 1 will triumph in
tie works OF thy hands.
0 Lord, CIV great are thy works;
and thy thoughts are very deep.
A british man knowesst not; neither
doth a fool understand this.
Wren the wicked spring as the
grass, and when all the workers Of
iniquity do flourish; it is that they
shall be destroyed forever;
But thou, Lord, art most high for
evermore.
For 10, thine enemies, o Lord, fJr
10 thine enemies shall perish; ali the
workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
But my horn shall see my desire
the horn of an unicorn; l shall be
anOirted with fresh oil
Mine eyes also shall see my desire
on mine enemies, and mine ears shall
ha4r my desire of the wicked tina
rise up against me.
TIE righteous shall flourish like the
palm Tree. he shall grow like cedar
in Lebanon.
Those that be planted in the house
of the Lord shall flourish in the courts
of our God.
They shall still bring forth fruit in
old age; they shall be fat and -four
ishing.
To show that the Lord is upright;
he is my rock, and there is no
righteousness in him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
GOOD OLD SEND.

The Eighty-Second division, oficered
largely 10y southern men and trained
at Camp Gordon, is the peer of any
outfit on the western front, according
to Carl Taylor an Atlanta newspaper
mar il, au ambulance unit of this div
isICn, VINO writes an interesting letter
N the first breathing spell he has had
since Ihs Eghty-Second's great drive
along the Meuse and in the Argonne
forest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
A Car with Brakes.

Dear Santa: Please bring me a
little car with brafies, a horn and
lights on it. l also want a water
pistol, some good things in my STOCK
ing and horn to blow. Don't forget
the poor little children "over there. "
om little boy OSCAR BELL,
S01 I. Lee St.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
R,ainc0at Wanted.

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me a raincoat, knife, two boxes Of
shells and some fireworks. Your
friend CARROLL ANSbE1.
p. S. am putting ten cents in
for the stocking fund,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
4 "TOtOr Train,

Dear Santa: ] want you to bring
me toto train, drum, wooden
doll and some tin soldiers and a lot
of goodies and some fireworks. Your
little friend RUSSELL THOMAS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
A Pair Of Gloves For Ray.

Bear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a pair of gloves, a watch two boxes
OF shells and some fireworks. Yonrl
friend RAY ANSLEH.
Il. S. | am putting 10c in for the
stocking fund
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
A PONY VIII Helm.

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a pony and saddle and cowboy suit
and a cap pistol and train on track
and other things you want me to have.
Your little JOE CLEMENTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
Letters todd
Santa Claus
Aids Stocking Fund.

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a train and some cars, a wheel bar
row and some toys, some fireworks
and a gun and some shot. Your friend
MACK ANSLEY.
F. S. am putting 10c in for the
stocking fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
4 Real Live Sweetheart.

Dear santa: Please bring me real
live sweetheart that will love me and
a big doll with all sorts of dresses,
a electric curl, some new ribbon AMI
silk hose. Your little girl
HULET HUMBER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27

Z cap pistol like those in Hightower'S.
BRING noe a cowboy suit and some
2OCG.es. Your son
OLIVE PERKINS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
Don't Forget The Goodies.

Dear Santa Please bring me a
wheel, a drum, horn and some
goodies in my stocking. Your little
friend WILLIAM WALLIS BELL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
AND A RED WAGON.

Dear Santa: Please bring me a
liitle red wagon and a little tin horn
and a rag doll with curls. Bring me
some goodies Your little boy
JAMES DUDLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
CITY TAX NOTICE.

City tax fer 1918 are now due aud
RaSahle between October LIST and De.
eeznber Isl. 1915.
=. ]. ELDRIRGE.
z-tf Clerk and Treas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
An Injun Suit.

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
an Injun suit and little pop gun and
a sand mill. Yours truly
COURTNEY IVEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
Just Like Big Sisters,

Dear Santa: Please bring me a
dress just like my big sisters, little
piano, a rag doll and a sewing boy.
Your little friend
JOTYISF OJTDJ by.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.

arrlval ana departure of passenger
trains, Americas, Ga
tcu'rai Of Georgia Railway.
Trains Arrive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-27
LOUISE DUDLEY.
4ChO.ChO'' Train Here.

Dear Santa want "cho chOo and