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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Entertainment of the State Four-Minute Men
 to Be Planned Today

An all-day conference of the state four minute men, including the woman's divi- sion, will be held at the Tutwiler hotel on Tuesday, November 19. The commit tee on arrangements will meet this aft ernoon at clock In the directors room of the Civic association, at which time they will complete their plans for the entertainment of the visitors.
 There are more than 800 four-minute speakers in Alabama, and each of these has been invited to attend the confer ence, which promises to be one of the most enthusiastic, patriotic meetings ever held in this city. William Ingersol, na- tional director of the four-minute men, and several other prominent national fig- ures will appear on the programme.
 This conference was called by State Director Thomas J. Crittenden and was scheduled to take place in October, but on account of the influenza epidemic was postponed until November 19.
 H. D. Cullen. secretary of the four minute men, is busy mailing out letters notifying all four-minute speakers to be present at this time, and with the meet ing of the committee this afternoon final arrangements will be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
DECEMBER 5 LAST DAY FOR SENDING
 CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Council of Defense Says Presents for Soldiers Overseas Must Be Sent
 Before November 20

In an order just published the Ala bama counsel of defense modifies rule sS In so far as it applies to the number of employees that may be engaged by merchants during the holiday period. As modified the rule provides that "mer- chants may employ a force during November and December not in excess of the number employed at any time during November, 1917, in case that number is in excess of the average force employed throughout the year"
 order 63 advises the purchase of only such Christmas gifts are useful, except toys for children, urges that Christmas packages be sent early, and fixes De- cember 5 the last day for sending Christmas packages fin this country, and November 20 as the latest date on which they can be sent overseas. Packages for soldiers overseas must bear the special label furnished by the Red Cross, and only one package may be sent to a person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
NEGRO WITH CHANGED CHECK FLEES WHEN
 T FILLER HESITATES
Colored Crook Attempts Smooth Trick on First National Teller,
 Who Grows Skeptical

A very smooth negro tried to work very smooth trick on Claude Morton, paying teller at the First National bank yesterday, but failed.
 Walking up to MT. Morton's window he presented check calling for the payment of s44.50. The name of the payee appeared to be Sol Henry. but a close inspection revealed that the name had been changed. Looking more close ly at the check MT. Morton discovered that it had been drawn in favor of the Southern Railway company, the drawer either in his hurry or through careless ness abbreviating 1t to Sou. Ky Co, which the negro had changed by few strokes of the pen to Sol Henry
 MT. Morton's close scrutiny of the check aroused the negros suspicious and he started out of the bank in a hurry though the start was not so hurried as his exit through the door with Cashier Tom Bowron following close behing him,
 When the negro started out Mir. Nor ton called to MT. Bowron to catch him, but Mr. Bowron was not fleetfooted enough, and the negro escaped Into the street and had not been apprehended up to late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
CAPT. zAMP PAGL|ONE, ITALIAN HERO, WILL VISIT BIRMINGHAM Will Arrive Here at Noon Today Over L. X N. and
 Italian Colony Invited
 to Meet Guest

Capt Arturo s. zampaglione of the royal Italian army will arrive in Bir- ningham today from New Orleans. He will come over the Louisville and Nash vile and the train is due to reach Bir- mingham at noon.
 N. c. Pandolfo, royal consular agent of Italy, last night extended an invita- ton to the Italian colony of the district to be present at the train to welcome the visitor. From the station he will De escorted directly to the Tutwiler.
 Captain Zampaglione will remain here two days. His mission in the United States is to get in touch with the Ital- ian residents in this country and to aid in propaganda work and see that there is a proper understanding of the Italian cause in America. He comes upon the heels of the tremendous Italian victory, which will probably assure him more than usually warm welcome
 Captain Zampaglione is captain of grenadiers. He has been in the army F years and in the war between Italy and Turkey in 1911-1912 he was cited for valor on the field. In the present war he has been wounded three times, and the last wound paralyzed his right arm. He has two citations and the cross of m.rit presented by the King with extra bars for valor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Italians and Greeks
 Must Be Naturalized
 or Leave Country

large number of local Greeks and Italians must either become citizens or the United States or return to their na- tive countries, where they are badly needed, according to an announcement made by J. c. keliet, examiner or the naturalization bureau, with headquarters in New orleans. MT. Kellet was accom- panied to Birmingham by J. F. Jack son. also of the department, who will remain In Birmingham this week for the purpose of naturalizing Italians and Creeks living in Birmingham and who desire to become American citizens
 Under treaties ratified by the United States Senate, these men must be nat uralized bv government officials imine- diately. or be deported to their own eoun- tries. where they will be inducted into military service It Is estimated there are 300 men of Greek nationality and 15o Italians in Birmingham who have not taken out their first papers, signnying their intentions of becoming citizens of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
RECRUITING OFFICER
 ARRIVES HERE TODAY

eastern department, with headquarters at Charleston, $. C., has detailed Lieut. Thomas A. Looney of the United States army to report to Birmingham to han dle the applicants for the officers train ing camp at Fremont, Cal During his stay in this city, Lieutenant Looney will be located on the second floor of the city hall building, offices having been furnished by Dr. N. A. Barrett, presi- dent of the city commission, at the re- quest of General Sharpe of the depart ment Lieutenant Looney will arrive in Birmingham today, and will remain here for the next ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
BRAD SAUNDERS, JR., SAYS THE HOLIDAY
 WILL SOON BE OVER
And All the Boys Now in France Must Come Home
 and Go to Work

In letter received from Capt Brad here dated october II, this well-known Birmingham man writes of many inter estlng things that are going on over there"
 Among other things he incloses in the letter clipping" from the New York Herald Paris edtion) of the date of Friday, october Il, in which it's London correspondent records the arrival of the party of American editors who are guests of the British government.
 Captain Saunders also writes of the safe arrival of his father, Bradley ). Saunders, Sr., overseas, and the pleas ant anticipations he has of seeing him soon in Paris.
 Among other things, Captain Saunders says:
 Enclosed is a clipping from today's paper which might interest The Age-Her- aid. Presume that Mir. Barrett will soon be in Paris. Got a telegram from dad, who is there, the other day, asking me to run up to see him, but the war some times interferes with pleasure, and 1 have not had chance to get away yet. 1t is great to know that dad is over here at last and naturally l am crazy to see him. We are going to get to- gether soon. hope, for as have not had a shave since l was in Birmingham. so may get one before the war is over
 Speaking of war. 1t certainly looks good to me now, for if it is not over soon 1t will be over in Germany, and from what the French say, that ought to be & pretty good country to carry on in.
 "A few nights ago I was very much surprised to find General Dupont driv- ing up in car with three Y. M. c. A. girls whom I had invited to the squad ron for dinner. They were all three in the entertaining section of the 'Y.' So after dinner one of them got out her fid- dle and one chopped on the piano we have over in the mess, and a most en- joyable concert ensued.
 "I found an old friend of mine from Opelika tWhittlesey by name) up front with battery yesterday, so l brought him back to the squadron to spend the night and day. This afternoon l took him for ride In an airplane, same being his first, and also the first time that l had ever piloted one of my peace-t time friends.
 'I am enjoying life very much now, and think that the war is d great sue cess. The papers sound like the holiday will soon be over and we will have to go back to our respective homes and start to work, but 1t Is hard to believe yet.
 Hoping to hear from you soon, sln- cerely BRADLEY,
 Capt. Bradley T Saunders. Jr,. 18th
 Aero Squadron"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
MANY CHRISTMAS CARTONS SUPPLIED Friends of Soldiers Urged to Study the Directions
 Carefully

More than 200 cartons for Christmas packages for soldiers overseas were given out by the committee in charge of this work, of which Mrs. Gaston Tor renee is chairman, yesterday when that number of persons called at the head quarters on the ground floor Of the Brown Marx buildig and presented their labels sent from France. A large num- Der were negroes and many of them seemed to have misunderstood the di- rections, declared Mrs. Terrence.
 The headquarters. which have been established for this committee, arc open daily from 10 o'clock a. m. until 4:30 o'clock D. m and persons are requested to call for cartons just as soon as their labels of received. Pack the boxes and return them to headquarters Fl the earliest possible date, as no pack ages will be received after November IS. and there Is sure to be great rush as the osing time comes nearer. said Mrs Torrence. Each person send fine a package must bring 36 cents in stamps to the headquarters as postage stamps are not sold there. Stamps and labels must not be attached to the car ton. as this must be wrapped by the committee after lnSpectlon.
 Several things prohibited by regu- lations have been bought and brought to headquarters by people sending boxes and had to be thrown out. This has caused delay and trouble, which should otherwise have been avoided The following is a list of things pro- hibited by regulations in the parcels to be sent overseas:
 All spirituous, vinous, matted, fer mented or other liquors
 All kinds of poison and all articles and compositions containing poison.
 Explosives of all kinds.
 InfIammable materials, including fric- tion matches.
 Infernal machines and mechanical, chemical or other devices or compost tions which may ignite or explode.
 Note-Under this classification would come cigarette lighters. etc.
 Liauids or liquidable articles, fragile articles and other admissible matter when not packed in accordance with the requirements of the postal laws and regulations.
 All other articles which may kill or in anywise hurt. harm or injure anoth- CT or damage or deface or otherwise 'injure the malls or other property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
.Dr. Holmes Unable to
 Take Part in Drive

pr. w. B. Holmes, who has been with the American forces as '. M C.. A. worker in France. but who recently re- turned to take part in the united war work campaign. is improving from an attack of influenza. News has been re- ceived from the Protestant hospital at Albany, where Dr. Holmes was con fined, that he Is recovering, but will not be able to take part In the ap- preaching drive beginning November IL Dr. Holmes was severely gassed while at the front in France, and his physi- clans refuse to release him until all danger of a relapse is past. owing tc the condition of his lungs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
GOV. KILBY SPENDS DAY IN THE CITY
Democratic Nominee Sure of His
 Election at Polls Today

Lieut., Gov. Thomas E. Kilby of An niston was in Birmingham yesterday on short business trip. MT. Kilby has been in the east several weeks recent ly. spending part of the time in Wash ington.
 T imagine I will be elected governor of Alabama tomorrow" said Mir Kilby at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday after noon as he started for the train en route to Anniston. 'I haven't heard much about politics lately, but I don't think the republicans will be able to mix up matters very much in a political way In Alabama"
 MT. kilby stated that he had no an- nouncements to make at present, but after the election he may give out some information of interest throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Seat Sale for the Paris
 Conservatory Orchestra
 Concert Soon to Begin
Diagram of Mezzanine Floor of the Tutwiler Being Made so as to
 Handle Sale

J. H. HoIcombe. who is to manage the concert of the, Paris Conservatory or chestra, to be given at the Tutwiler, Thursday night, November l4, said last night that many persons had called up on the phone during the day for seat reservations and that orders for tickets are beginning to come by mail from nearby towns.
 Fred B. Shireman, manager of the hotel, was kept busy answering questions about the entertainment. A diagram Of the Tutwilers mezzanine floor is being made and as soon as the seating capa- city of that part of the hotel to be set aside for the concert, including balconies and lobby, is ascertained, scale of prices will be arranged and the tickets placed on sale.
 MT. Holcombe will appoint commit tee of 100 prominent persons to assist him in looking after details of the af- fair.
 There is not the shadow of a doubt, said MT Holcombe, about the success of the Paris Conservatory orchestras en- gagement here. The concert will be easily the social and musical event of the sea- son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

In Jefferson county, which consti- tutes the Ninth district, Joseph Q. Thompson, nominated by the republic ans, has made vigorous campaign against the democratic nominee. George Huddleston, incumbent, passing his claims to election on his patriot ism and his loyalty to President Will son in his war and peace programmes, and assailing the official record of Mir. Huddleston. During the last two weeks which he has spent at home, MT. Huddleston has made a quiet can vass in certain parts of the county. Both he and MT. Thompson express the utmost confidence of winning today. Y In the Seventh district the incum- bent, John |. Burnett, democratic nom inee, would feel lost without a hot campaign. In the 20 years he has rep resented that district he has never gone unopposed either in the primary or regular election, but he has always managed to nose out a winner. Judge 0. D. Street of Guntersville republic an nominee, who is opposing him this time, has attacked MT. Burnetts war record, and claims that he will be elect ed. It is admitted that the vote will be close, as it nearly always is in that district, but the indications are that Mr Burnett will be returned to Washington.
 JEFFERSON COUNTY
 In Jefferson country the democratic ticket has easy sailing. The republic ans put out no ticket for county off cials.
 The republicans lay no claims to the election of their e tar IpIx and have been for many years in a hopeless minority in the state, but they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
300 Men Volunteer in
 the Army Air Service
Business Men and All Organizations
 Respond to Call for Publicity

Since the appeal for recruits was made several days ago by the trade test board more than 300 men have been inducted into the army air service, and hundreds of applications have been received at the office at oo12 First avenue.
 The cooperation of photoplay houses, clubs, Y. NJ. c. A., trade boards, Cham Der of Commerce. unions, merchants manufacturers and citizens has been splendid and as the government does not allow any money for advertising pur- poses, it depends on the people to sup ply the publicity.
 Frank H. Coyell, master signal cleo trician has charge of the trade testing board here, and has nine assistants, while Corp. John c. Randle has charge of the publicity work for the board,
 The merchants, business men and man. ufacturers in Birmingham have respond ed spIendidly to this cause. 1t is stated but even greater cooperation will be asked as the board is putting forth every effort to make good showing in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
65 SELECTMEN SENT
 TO CAMP YESTERDAY
Examination of Registrants Between Nineteen and Thirty-Six to
 Begin Today

The local exemption boards sent "s selectmen to Camp Gordon yesterday art ernoon as replacement men. These men were called to appear before the boards at o'clock when they were checked and inducted into the service of the govern ment. Forty-nine negro seectmen were also sent to Camp Mcclellan yesterday, while 10 negroes were entrained for Camp Sheridan at Montgomery. The calling or these men takes all Class 1 men of the local boards with the exception of the registrants of September F.
 Examination of these registrants be- tween the ages of l9 and 36 who have been placed in Class 1. will begin today and will continue each day until all reg istrants are examined for military serv- ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
''Rotes" Active Again
 After Flu Ostracism

The Rotary club will make up for tho time lost by the epidemic of Spanish in- fluenza at their luncheon tomorrow at o'clock in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel and an interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion. During the past week the local organization has received many congratulatory messages from the International Rotary clubs at Chicago on the splendid work done in the Fourth Liberty Loan and other drives. The members will be given their instruc- tions for the United War Work cam paign which will be held next week at this meeting, and President E. H.. An drews requests all members to be bres- ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
KEEP SCREENS IN
 FRONT 0F CRATES C0roner's Report Shows Open Fires a Menace to
 Public Safety

In designating November as fire pre- government had in mind the saving oc millions of dollars and thousands or lives annually that are victims of care lessness. Statistics prepared by insur- ance companies show that the property loss in the United States from fires ex- ceeds $4o0.0o0,00o every year, and that one-half of this possibly more, could be saved by the exercise of little care. Not only does the property loss run high, but thousands of lives are lost through this same carelessness.
 It is stated that statistics show that in Jefferson county fully 50 per cent Of the fires reported annually result from open grates, and every one of these is due directly or indirectly to careless ness
 The season of the open grates Is here,' said James L. Davidson, member of the board of directors and former president of the Alabama Safety asso- citation, "and word of warnrlqe is not out of place. I am informed that In one recent year the coroner's report showed that over 50 per cent of the vio- lent deaths in Jefferson county, nvesti- gated by him, were caused by open grates. I suppose the same ratio holds good throughout the country.
 Tt would be an easy matter to over come this danger. A wire screen which cost but very little, kept in front of the grate, will prevent the coal and hot em- bers from rolling out of the grate and onto the floor. l have known of num- bers of small children temporarily left alone in the room to be burned to death, or burned so severely that they subse- quently died or were disfigured for lite. by coals falling out Of the grate and onto their clothes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Vulcanizing Machine Explodes in Farley
 Building Yesterday

An explosion occurred on the seventh floor of the Farley building yesterday afternoon, blowing out the glass of two of the windows on the Third avenue side of the building It is said that a gaso- line yulcanizing machine. belonging to the Southern Dental Manufacturing com pany, exploded and besides shattering the two windows broke out the glass parti- tion separating the rooms occupied by that company.
 No one was seriously injured. The cause of the explosion is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Bible Lectures at the First Methodist Church
 Every Wednesday Morning
Dr. Robert N. Simpson, Pastor of First Christian Church Con-
 ducts Class

Al, Sunday school teachers, officers and Bible students are invited to at tend the Bible lectures given by Rev. Robert M. Simpson, pastor of the First Christian church. every Wednesday at 10 o'clock. First Methodist church..
 This Bible course Is for the entire membership of the graded union and their departments, as no other part of the programme will take place at this hour. 10 to 10:45. This will be followed by business from 10:45 to 1o:55: training courses, 10.55 to 11:3a and lesson period, 11:s5 to 12:05.
 The year book has been issued. giv- ing the programme of the five depart- ments, with officers.
 The graded union offers a wonderful opportunity to every Sunday school teacher to train and equip for greater usefulness in every department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05

do hope for enough votes to entitle then. to primary in the next election year. Under the law their candidates tor state offices must receive at least 25 Fer cent of the total vote before they are entitled to hold a primary,
 THE STATE TICKET
 The state, senatorial ana congress sional tickets of the two parties, are as follows:
 For governor: Thomas E. Kilby, democrat; Dallas R. Smith, republican,
 For lieutenant governor. Nathan L. Miller. democrat; c. NJ. Cox, repub- lcan.
 For secretary of state; William P. Cobb democrat, David II. Long, repub- iican.
 For state treasurer: E. L. Bradley. democrat; J. F. Sloan, republican.
 For state auditor: H. Fitzhugh Lee, democrat. L. A. Carroll, republican.
 For attorney general: J. @. Smith, democrat 0. M. Mckay, republican.
 For superintendent of education: Spright Dowell. democrat; D. k. Moody, republican.
 For commissioner of agriculture and industries: NJ. c. Allgood, democrat; no republican.
 For associate member of the public service commission: B. II. Cooper and s. P Gaillard. democrats; John Isbel and c. R. Robinson, republicans.
 For associate justice of the supreme court: Thomas c. Mcclellan and A. D. Sayre, democrats: w NJ. Chenault and Chester Tubb, republicans.
 For judge of the court of appeals: w. H. Sanford, democrat; William NJ Ford, republican.
 For United States senator: John H Bankhead, democrat; w. r. Aldrich, re- publican.
 For representative in Congress: George Huddleston, democrat Joseph 0. Thompson, republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Alleged Woman Thief
 Held in Kansas City

Mrs. w. D Gresam. who is alleged to have stolen s4oo and several diamond rings from the Superior hotel. has been arrested in Kansas City, Mo, on a charge of grand larceny, the authorities there acting upon the advice of local detec- tive agency Mrs. Gresam was on her way to visit her husband at Los Angeles. Cal, it is said. She will fight her case out and has already demanded requisi- ton papers before agreeing sto return. She is being he'd in Kansas City await ing the arrival of the local detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-05
Several County Schools Fail to Open on
 Account of Influenza

All of the schools of the county onened yesterday. except inNa few com munities where the influenza epidemic has not yet subsided sufficiently to warrant such action.
 Superintendent Baker states that nc baa left the matter of reopening en- tircIv with the local authorities, who win be governed, no doubt. by the ad- vice of the local physicians. He says there are about 12 or l5 schools in the cnnntv which did not open yesterday on this account.