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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
NOTED NEGRO ORATOR
 TO MAKE ADDRESS AT JEFFERSON THEATRE
Nephew of Booker Washington to Speak in Interest of Colored
 Nurse Training School

At the Jefferson next Wednesday night Col Roscoe Conklin Simmons, ne- gro orator and nephew of Booker T. Washington, will speak in the interest of a colored nurs etraining school in Birmingham. The colored people will make this a big occasion and will re- serve seats for their white friends. Madame C. Mae Frierson of Chatta- nooga, Tenn. the noted soprano soloist. will appear Music by Industrial High School band and select choir of the best negro talent,
 Col Roscoe Conk1in Simmons has lectured in the larger cities of the Unit ed States and his distinguished towns man, Col. sHenryy Watterson of Louis vile, Ky, heralds him as the premier negro orator of America.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips has made the fol- lowing announcement.
 'ro Principals of Negro Schools;
 You are authorized to announce in all grades the lecture of Col. Roscoe Conklin Simmons at Jefferson theatre Wednesday, October 9, at o'clock
 This matinee in the afternoon and lecture at night are given for the bene- fit of the Colored Nurse Training school and cooperation is requested."I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
SAVE PEACH STONES
 FOR UNCLE SAM
School Children to Assist in Collecting Stones and
 Shells

Two hundred peach stones or the same amount of nut shells will supply enough carbon to make a gas mask. Uncle Sam is calling on the young folks-and old folks, too. for that mat ter-to save all fruit seed, nut kernels and shells in order that Pershing's men may be thoroughly equipped to com bat the poisonous fumes of the enemy gas.
 Birmingham is beginning an active campaign to collect hundreds of bar rels of these shells and under the super vision of the Red Ggoss the work will start immediately. pr. Phillips and Professor Baker heads of the city and county schools, have been notified that Paul Earle will give large silk flag to the school making the largest collec- tion of seed between now and Decem- Der 23.
 The designated depository for all seed is 110 Twenty-hrst street, north. The wholesale Grocers' association, under the guidance of Charles>G. Davis, presi- dent, is making an active canvass of the district This organization will take care of the collection of seed and the transmission of them to the factories. Postal authorities are now being asked to transmit packages of shells free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
LIEUT.. ]. B. SCULLY SAFE AND SOUND,
 STATES TELEGRAM
Mistake in Official An nouncement Caused Much Anxiety to Relatives. Lieutenant Scully on
 Way to France

A mistake was made in the an- nouncement received from Washington Friday of the death of Lieut.. Josepr B. Scully, according to telegrams re- ceived from the Capital City py Mrs Scully and Mrs George Diggins, sls- ter of the lieutenant.
 Mrs Scully, who resides in Atlanta, stated that Lieutenant Seully sailed for France about a week ago, and that he was probably on the high seas at this time She said the news of his death both shocked and mystifled her as she had received letter from him several days ago from New York stat ing he would sail the next day. Ske received official notice yesterday that the man who was kined in Aberdeen was not her husband but a man named J. E. Scheely.
 Mrs. Diggins also received tele- gram from her sister at Washington, stating the announcement of Lieuten- ant Scully,s death was caused by a mistake in the name and that from all accounts he was we'll on his way to France.
 George Diggins, brother-inlaw of Lieutenant Seully, received the tele- gram from Washington Friday night stating that he had been killed at the Aberdeen training camp. MT. Diggins left at once for Aberoeen and Ves- terday, on viewing the remains, saw it was not his brother-in-law. He pro- ceeded to Washington, where the mat ter was strengthened out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
New Ruling Allows
 Farmers to Repair
 Property Up to S1OOO
Further Priorities Rule Excepts Other Work That Is Now Considered
 Nonwar Construction

Farmers whose property may need re- pairs may have such work done pro- vided the aggregate cost thereof does not exceed S1O00, without a permit rom tho priorities section of the war indus tries board.
 A new ruling to this effect has just been received by Regional Advisor T. H. Aldrich of the resources and conversions section of the war industries board, and by him communicated to the Alabama Manufacturers and Operators association and similar organizations in other states in the Birmingham zone, and through them to the farmers and dealers who may be interested in the matter.
 The war industries board has also noti' fled MT. Aldrich of q number of excep- tions recently made to the priorities rule for non-war construction, for which per- mits will not be required among them
 Structures, roads and other construc- ton projects falling within the follow ing classifications: Undertakings cleared and approved by the war board. and di- rected by or under the contract with the war or navy department, the United States shipping board. the Emergency Fleet Corporation. the bureau of indus trial housing and transportation of the department of labor. or the United States housing corporations; repairs of or ex- tensions to existing buildings involving an aggregate cost not exceeding $25oo; roadways, buildings and other structures undertaken by or under the control of the United States railroad administration, or railroad operated by the railroad ad- ministraton.
 In his letter announcing the adoption of the new rule Chairman Barueh or the war industries board states that 1t is not the intention of the board to in- terfere with any legitimate business, but the rule is made for the purpose of con serving materials and labor for use Tn the prosecution of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
STEAMER ENROUTE |. UP WARRIOR RIVER
 FOR CARGOOF COAL
DeBardeleben in New Dr. leans to Push Opening of Warrior for Regu-
 lar Traffic

The steamer Clio is on her way up from Mobile to Powhattan on the War rior river, 10 get coal for Mobile and other gulf ports. This steamer was re- centb leased by the DeBerdeleben Coal company from the government for the purpose of taking 2ooo tons of coal stored in the bins of the Franklin Mining com parry to market.
 The Clio started from Mobile on Sep tember 30. broke down before she had gone many miles, and had to return 10 Mobile for repairs She started sec- ond time on october 3, again broke down and had to be taken back to Mobile for repairs. Yesterday she left Mobile again and barring mlshaps will arrive at Pow haitian the early part of this week.
 Two barkes have been loaded from the Franklin bins and are awaiting the Clio Two others lowed up py the Clio will be loaded and the Tour. containing 5U tons each, then lowed to Mobile for dis trihution.
 Henry T. DeBardeleben, transportation manager for the Warrior river, is in New Orleans looking after matters pertain ing to the opening up of regular traffic on the Warrior. Several of the self propelled steel barges, formerly operat- cd on the Warrior, are at New Orleans, and according to a statement made by Director M. ]. Sanders of the Mississippi Warrior waterways when lie was in Bir- mingham about two weeks ago, these will be put in good condition and returned to the Warrior trade as quickly as pos Sih
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
HOME SERVICE INSTRUCTION

Birmingham is very fortunate in haS- ing chapter course given in home ser vice work An able instructor in sociaI work is being sent by the gulf division from headquarters at New Orleans. The local section of -the home service Is anxious to secure a large class of vol unteer workers to assist in this noble work It will require about four weeNs to complete the course, at which time certificates will be given to those who complete the work.
 This is rare opportunity to any one interested in social welfare. It brings one in touch with those dependent on soldiers and sailors, who have lost their business head and principal means or support and are left at the mercy Of the world as a ship without a rudder. The rich and intelligent should be able to care for themselves. but with the poor and ignorant, there is need in the practical affairs of life, even the ar ranging of the purchasing of necessities. the education of the children, the re- lief from disease and suffering, and giv- ing health and warmth during the win ter.
 The winter season is almost upon us and there is likely to be great suffer- ing and distress. unless we are prepared to administer the necessary relief. This must be done by trained workers thor
  of relief In the meantime, to take care of the situation we must be prepared for it. Those desiring to enroll should ap- ply at 235 Brown-M Marx building, before a. m Monday. Women of matured Judg- ment and some experience in business matters preferred.
 It is not necessary to volunteer Tor the entire time, as those who can g1Ve only a few hours each day or few after- moons each week, can be of material service There will be no expense what ever connected with the course but those who enroll are expected to attend all of the classes during it's contimance The Booker Washington auxiliary or the Red Cross wishes to thank the OK more Red Cross unit, of which Amanda Haygood is chairman, for donation ol vtn for thu linen shower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
SCOTT ID
 SPEAK AGAIN TODAY AT CAPITOL PARK
Programme of Last Sunday Will Be Repeated Upon Request of the Liberty
 Loan Committee

Although Private John Scott, the Cam adian soldier who spent two and a half years as prisoner in Germany, spoke to about 25oo people at the Bijou theatre last Sunday. the requests that he speak again in Birmingham before he leaves the state are so numerous that arrange ments have been made to repeat the pro- gramme given last Sunday at the Bijou, today at Capitol park at S:S0.
 Private Scott has spoken in every part of the state and in every case has deliv- cred a wonderful message to the people of Alabama. In Selma he spoke to 20O0 people at the Academy of Music. In Grove Hill he reached nearly 1000 people, over 100 automobiles being parked in front of the Sage auditorium, In Tusca- loosa and Bibb counties, where he has been working with the Liberty Loan com mittees, he has reached and influenced thousands of people this week. Bfob county has asked for his return for one more speaking date in the northern end of the county and he will speak at Bloc ton Monday night,
 The four-minute men, under whom Scott is speaking, have been asked oy the Liberty Loan committee to repeat the programme today, and were able to hold Private Scott over for another week,
  in several Texas cities. Texas loss is Birmingham's gain. as there are thou sands of Birmingham people who have not yet heard Private Scott and who are anxious to do so.
 The programme is in charge of Mir. Hill Ferguson, vice chairman of the Liberty Loan committee, and is as follows:
 Banner of Democracy (tlayes), by Menolps band Overture, '.Zampa' (Fier- A In vocation, pr, George stuart. Model four minute talk, Erie Pettus. Buy a Bond (Threlkeld), by the uniformed Liberty chorus of the Music Study club, under the direction of Miss Sara Mallam. My Experiences in Germany" Private John A. Scott of the Canadian army, whose experiences as prisoner of war in Ger many for 30 months, make one of the most graphic stories the great war has produced. Battle Hymn of the Repun- lic," Liberty chorus. Star Spangleo Banner" everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
STRIKE AG|TATORS ARE ARRESTED BY
 FEDERAL AGENTS
Local Railroad Men Placed Under Bond on Charge of Obstructing Operation
 of Railroads

J. A. Dodgen, 1929 Second avenue and Dee Hairston, FPS Seventy firth street. employees of the Southern Rail- road. were arrested yesterday after noon on warrants sworn out by R. M. Hudson, attorney for the railroad commission of Washington. The men are charged with obstructing the cp eration of the railroad property by mishandling freight cars in violation of instructions. Dodgen was released on bond in the amount of S1oOo, while Hairston is in the county jail. His bond has been fixed at $1oOo These ing before United States Commissions CT Kenneth Charlton october 15.
 George Williams and Douglas Gris- ham. negroes, were also arrested on warrants charing them with having caused the Louisville and Nashville freight handlers to quit work or strike, or in other words interfere with the operation of the railroad. Their bond was fixed at $500 each
 Will Perry, a negro, was arrested on the charge of causing the freight hand 1ers of the Southern railroad to quit work or strike, thus interfering with the operation of the railroad. He was released under $500 bond.
 These are the first arrests to be made under section Il of the act of March 21, 1918, of the federal control bill, which makes it federal offense for anyone to interfere with or impede the possession, use, operation or con- tro1 of any railroad property or trans portation system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
Order Numbers Are
 Mailed Local Boards

Washington, October 5-Copies Of the 6S-page pamphlet containing the 1000 numbers drawn ill Mondays draft drawing were mailed today to the more than 4500 local exemption boards in the United States.
 With the lists went instructions as to the method to be used in classifying registrants so that no difficulty may be found in fixing the order of men in the 19 to 37-year-old class who will fur nsh the first men for the training camps.
 Many men have already been classi- fled by local boards, according to re- ports reaching the provost marshal gem erals office and physical examinations of men who have waived exemption or have otherwise been found fit for Class l are being held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06

The it tie eight-year-old boy is but one of the imany thousands of French or
 phans who have been adopted by sym
 pathetic Americans. Georges was adopt
 ed about six months ago by Henry $
 Jones of this city, and since that time
 MT Joa.s has written to him regularly
 ress, news of which is conveyed from
 timc to time by his school teacher in
 Amblevine, France.
 The foll ewing extract translated by Mr
 Chalifoux was taken from one of the first
 letters WI itten by Georges instructor. IL
 tells of til heroic death of his father:
 Georges Gallois is the eldest of three children. His father fell gloriously at
 the MassAges on September 25, 1915 His
 was a noble heart and brave. One of
 his companions told me of the follow
 ing incident: After an attack by the
 Huns, a. French soldier, mortally wound-
 ed, rushed between the lines, moaning
 and begging flor help. Albert Ganois could stand itsno longer. He threw him-
 self oveT the parapet where the German
 bullets whist1ed around his ears. Ad- vancng still further and facing certain death he threw his helmet, his gun and his vest into the trench and tried anew 10 eeaiizts his project. By this time his
  ful cc cur;tge and Gallois had the gratifi- cation of reaching his comiade and bring ing him tacs; in safety to the ambulance. Your little Georges still has his grand- father ansl grandmother left They also reside at Anibleville. These unfortunate old people, have been sorein tried hy this awful war Their four S0ls were mobii- ized during the first days of the war land alas. three of them have been left dead on the battlefield. I have taken the libert,, of reading your letter to my pu- nils It was to me splendid opportu nity to acquaint them with the noble feelings that animate the great Ameri- can people The views of your city were freely circulated among the students giv- ling them a concrete idea of your beauti- l fnl country We beg of sou to let us lknow should your soldier son evep get l to I'rance1 1 It costs three dollarsya month to adopt l a French orphan. How much satisfae- I tion would you get out of receiving such | letters as this from the friends of an adopted son whose Gather has given his | life to help preserve. liberty and democ- racy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
GADsDEN

Gadsden, October Especial )-Fol. lowing a meeting of officials of Gads- den. Alabama City and Attalla with representative of the United States public health service today, a meeting of the county commissioners and coun- cils of the three cities has been called for Tuesday night at the city hall in Gadsden The cost of the proposed health system is estimated at $11,000, of which the government would pay Se0O0.
 A committee of farmers was named today at farmers meeting at the courthouse to appear Monday before the county commissioners to ask an appropriation for the continuation of the farm demnstration work.
 With a subscription of $50, 900 for the Dwight Manufacturing company, re- ported by c. $. Wilkinson, agent. who just returned from Boston, Alabama City went "over the top" Attal1a has oversubscribed its quota. and Gads- den is very near the top. The county, however, lacks ab out $l50, 000 or S200, 0oo of filling its quota of s6lS,350
 Announcement was made today that Judge F. l.. Herzberg will manage the campaign for Congressman John l.. Bur nett,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
METHODIST

High1and-Five Points, South hlsn- lands. Rev. Dr. B. Wells, pastor The Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., MT. J. b. Dryer, superintendent. At Il a. m the nastor will deliver special message dealing with the world problems of to- day. Subject, "Rebuilding the Civiliza- ton of the World. At p m. there will be a special programme of sacred songs, at which time some of the proml- nent musicians of the city will lead the congregation in gospel singing Ihe pastor will call special attention to "Song and the Christian Life.s The sac rament will be administered at morning service.
 \ Simpson--Rev James B. Crippen, pas tor. Special rally services at Sunday school at 9.30 a. m. Communion at II a. m. 7;So p. m. sermon, subject. "A Soldiers Faith
 First Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street, north. Rev. George R. stuart. pastor, Rev. Carl c. Greg .ory. associate pastor. Dr. Stuart will preach at Il a. m Subject, Will This Be America's Last War;" pr. J. w. Johnson, presiding elder, will preach ats m.
 Walker Memorial-Sunday school at 9:30; w. A. Stead, superintendent. Preaching at II a. m. and 7:S0 D. m. by the pastor Subjects. morning. "The Poor in Spirit" evening, Why Serve God?" A church census of the commun- ity will be taken by the Brotherhood class Sunday afternoon.
 Fairview-Rev A. Fl. Majors, pastor Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Preaching Il a. m.; subject, ''Determination." Even- ing service 7:45, subject. Moses Faith in God and His Last Journey to the Mount Thiss is fourth of a series on Masses.
 Fountain Heights-Rev William Gra- ham Echols, pastor. Sunday school at 9:s0 a. m; Forney W. Brandon, super intendent Brotherhood class at $50 a. m: Albert l.. Reese. teacher. Morning and evening services at II and s o'clock. sermons by the pastor Morning sub feet. "The Death and Burial of Moses; evening subject, The Choice of Moses Senior Epworth league at ' D. m- PRESBYTERIAN Independent-Re Henry M. Ed monds. D. D.. pastor. Sunday school at .9.30. Special services to honor our boys i-oyer there The public is invited. At II o'clock public worship at the Tenn ple Emanu-El with sermon by pr. Ed monds on "The Higher Work" At n. m. popular services at the Lyric thea fire. Gen Ballington Booth of the Vol lunteers of America will deliver an ad- dress
 First Cumberland-Rev. A. D. Ru- Idolph, pastor Sunday school at 9:30 a. Im.; H. M. stiles, superintendent Preach ing at II a. m. and D. m. Special mu- sic. Morning subject. What Is Chris tianity?" Evening subject, The Perils of Churchgoing." Ladies Missionary society Monday, D. m Church ses- Ision Monday 6:s0 D m. Prayer meet ling Wednesday D. m
 Fifth Axenue--Rev. J. M. Broadly, pas tor. Sunday school at 9:So g. m. Morn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
Woman Wins Suit for
 S15,000 Against Hotel

Montgomery, October 5.-(Special) After deliberating for 19 hours, a jury in the Montgomery circuit court Fri day awarded Mrs. Nena Spratling dam ages of $15,0OO for the death of her husband in the fire that destroyed the Windsor hotel in Montgomery. several months ago. The suit was directed against Mrs. l.. P. West as the owner of the building. It was claimed the hotel was without proper fire escapes, and that Spratling, an engineer, was not warned in time to leave the build- ing The suit was for $75,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
WILL CHAPTER FAIL?

For the first time the Birmingham Honor Chapter is on the verge of fail ure.
 It has been ordered by the National Red Cross to collect 4000 sheets and l5,U00 towels in one weeks time. This linen is to be used for our sick soldiers in America and France. The linen shower has been advertised in every daily paper in Birmingham for one week, and there has been hardly a response. splendid committee is in charge. ready to collect and pack at Newsomes, 1921 Third ave- hue.
 If every housekeeper would give one sheet or a couple of towels the number could be collected with the greatest ease If the women find it impossible to send what they have to give their bundles will be called for on Monday October T. by motor They can hang white streamer outside the door and the motor service will call
 The Birmingham chapter will not be allowed to buy this linen with it's own funds so it depends entirely on the generosity of the women of Birmingham and all members of the chapter III jel- ferSon county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist South Twenty-frst street and Eleventh avenue, Leicester LeMont Jackson, first reader Services Il a. m. and p. m. Subject "Unreality.' Sunday school at 9:3O. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at D. m. Reading rooms. 11t1 American Trust building, open week days from 10 a. m. to D. nl., except Thursdays from 10 a. m. to 4 D. m. All are cordially in- yited to attend the services and to avail themselves of the privileges of the read ing rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
CHILDs CLUB DONATIONS

A happy donation of So was made te the Red Cross -bS the little children of Fifty-seventh street, Woodlawn who are organized into a club called Red Cross club. Fifty-seventh street, Woodlawn.
 This is the second donation they have made Some etime ago they had a little play and made Sl.l5. This time they were divided into aviation, army and navy and each division set out to work resulting in the army making Sl, the aviation S1 and the navy going over the top with SS.
 The following. little girls comprise the club: Virginia. Bowden, Mamie Ruth Phillips, Louise Mitchell, Vivian Roebuck, Bessie Lola Phillips, Elizabeth Scheuring, Catherine Frances Graham. Mera Walk lev. Virginia Scheuring, Ann Elizabeth Graham, Rossie Christian Ritchie and Marguerite Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
Taylor Plane Wrecked
 in Fall at Opelika

opelika. october 5.-7(Speeial.) )--whiie attempting to make an ascension from the Opelika landing field this afternoon airplane No 5l. from Taylor aviation field near Mont gomery, crashed into tree tops on the edge of the field here and fell to the ground, a distance of 25 or B feet, and was badly damaged. One plane was completely torn from the machine and it was otherwise disfigured Several large limbs were broken from the trees by the force of the impact.
 The accident was caused by the motoi going dead after an altitude of 40 feet on the start. Lieutenant Jolly. of San Francisco, Cal, and Mechanic c. $. Hou. chard of Chicago, the aviators in charge, mraculousiy escaped unhurt The in- iured airplane was brought to the city soon after the mishap and shipped sback to Taylor field.