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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
SHADES-CAHABA HIGH SCHOOL IS
 NOW ASSURED FACT
Gt Is Also Proposed to Secure Modern 7 Elementary School Buildings
 Throughout the County

The high school building for the Shades Cahaba school district in Shades valley is assured. The people in this local school district yesterday voted a 3-mill tax to provide the funds for a high school building and it is proposed to erect building on par with any in the south.
 This school district bears the distinc- tion CT being the first school center in the state to vote 3-mill tax to erect and equip a high school, and Mill k. Franke, chairman of the committee of citizens who took the lead in putting the matter through, says the residents are elated over the success of the issue.
 In addition to erecting a high school in Shades valley. it is also planned to secure modern and up-to-date elementary school buildings in the local communi- ties composing the high school district.
 This high school district is made up of II elementary school districts and comprises all that territory south of Red mountain to the Cahaba river and all of Shades Valley from Irondale to below OxlnOOr,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
Workers in the United War Work
 Campaign Are Ready For Bushes.
Coming Paris Symphony Orchestra Causes Thrill
 of Joy in Birmingham
Music Lovers From All Over State Will Flock Here to En- joy Rare Treat to Be Staged Under Auspices of
 Music Study Club at Tutwiler November 14

triotic reasons and every dollar taken in from this super entertainment, above actual expenses, will be turned over to the American war relief fund. k Tickets go on sale Monday morning at the Cable shelby Burton Piano com pany It is announced that ample seat ing capacity has been arranged. but there is going to be such a clamor and such an out-of-town patronage that it was thought best to open the seae sale Monday.
 The Paris symphony orchestra is composed of S6 members, every one aI artist par excellence and every one representing the best musical taler; France has to offer. It is announced that the selections for the varied pro- gramme will appeal to the layman as well as to the man or woman we'll versed in the fine points ofanusic.
 It would be impossibleWto get a galaxy of musicians suchVas this or ganization contains together, but for a patriotic drive of this fashion. It is the opportunity of lifetime and means that music lovers of Birmingham and of Alabama are in for the greatest musical treat of their lives the night of November If. when at S:30 p, m. all most half-a-hundred of Frances best musical artists start on the greatest of all programmes ever given here,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
MANY FOREIGNERS DECLARE INTENTIONS
 TO BECOME CITIZENS

Twenty-Five Greeks and Italians liv- ing in Birmingham appeared at the office of the clerk of the federal court yesterday and took out their first pa pers, showing their intention of becom- ing naturalized citizens. This is the largest number appearing in one day in the history of the office. stated Thomas J. Kennamer, deputy clerk.
 Many of these men are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity to become American citizens. as under the treaties with Greece and Italy, they must either become citizens and be drafted in the American army or be inducted into the armies of their native countries. By becoming citizens of the United States the treaty rights guaranteed them the privilege of claiming exemption, where they have dependants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
HUGE FLAG HERE READY FOR PEACE DEMONSTRATION F
 ANNOUNCED SOON
Civic Association Secures Monster Bunting 75xS0 and Wants 80 Volun-
 teers to Carry It

Whether the Kaiser goes down on his poses to give the people of Birming- ham an opportunity to see what was. until a month ago, the largest United States flag in existence
 Several weeks ago, through the B r. Goodrich Rubber company, Secre- tary- Manager c. l.. Harold put in a acquisition for this famous American flag for use in patriotic demonstra- tions in this city, andA Local Manager Nj. W. Pruitt of the E. r. Goodrich Rub- Der company. whose employees purchased and own this flag, yesterday announced Its arrival in good shape.
 This flag measures 75x50 feet, and TO- quires 80 men to carry 1t. It has been carried in horizontal position in great war drives in New York, Cleve- land, San Francisco. Milwaukee and in the great Liberty Loan demonstra- tion in Chicago, from which city it has just come to Birmingham.
 An urgent call has gone forth from the Civic association to so stalwart members to enroll at theip office at once for the honorable task of carrying this huge flag in the demonstration that Is being planned, the exact date of which has not yet been announced, as it prob ably will be made to agree with the celebration that is now contemplated by the united war work campaign commit tee and the allied armies.
 An interesting bit of history is re- corded of this flag by the war chest committee of Cleveland. which last June used it in a great parade. In the line of march was Sousa's military band. Upon the flag the citizens threw money and jewelry to the amount of $6500. Among coins collected where those of Japan, Mexico and other foreign coun- tries. While in New York in a Liberty Loan parade, the flag, being carried tossed a silver dollar on It and as a result the flag had to be emptied seven times during the march, $11S6 having of the journey.
 All volunteer members of the Civic association who will help carry the flag are asked to respond quickly with their names so that the date for the demon stration may be determined upon. Efforts are being made to speed up arrangements so that if the fall of Germany comes this week the celebra- tion with flag, Boy Scout drum corps, floats and other exhibits may be timed to mark this greatest of world events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
LOCAL REALTORS ID
 ELECT OFFICERS Forney Johnson to Discuss Government Regulations
 on Construction Work

The Realtors will hold their most in- portant meeting of the year at the South ern club today, when the annual cleo ton of officers takes place. Forney Johnson, head Of the council of defense in this district, will be the principal speaker and will discuss the govern ments attitude on construction work at this time.
 Real estate men and property owners are not exactly familiar with all building regulations and they are anxious to know what improvements or repairs can be made with Uncle Sams sanction. Work on the United Cigar store, at the north west corner of Second avenue and Twen- tieth street, was stopped last week by order of tho state council of defense, but when the matter had been propertly brought to the attention of the authori- ties and the necessity of completing the work clearly demonstrated, official per mission was given the company to pro- ceed with the work.
 Activity in realty circles is more marked now than at any time since the war began and local agents are looking forward to the busiest winter in their history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
400 SOLDIERS BECOME
 AMERICAN CITIZENS

Charles J. Allison, clerk of the United States court, and T. J. Kenna- mer, deputy clerk, have returned from Anniston, where they naturalized 400 soldiers stationed at Camp Mcclellan United States Judge Henry D. Clayton of the Middle district of Alabama had charge of the naturalization in the ab- sence of w. I. Grubb, who is conduct ing court in Fort Worth, Tex. These men were composed of all nationalities who entered the United States army or were drafted without becoming natural ized citizens During the past six months approximately 1900 soldiers Camp Mcclellan. &l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
RAILROAD EMPLOYES
 ARE GIVEN HEARING
Violation of Federal Con Bill Is Charged in ffc
 Warrant of Arrest

The preliminary hearing of Dee Hair ston. charged with obstructing the op eration of the railroad Sproperty by mis handling freight cars in violation instructions, was started this afternoorN before United States Commissione Kenneth Charlton and after hearing sy portion of the evidence the case was continued until Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
 The case grew out of the misplace ment of car of tobacco 1t being ai- legged that the car arrived in Birming- ham and instead of being placed on the house track as it should, the car was found three days later on track No of the Woodlawn middle yard with one seal broken Hairston is an employe of. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company and was arrested several weeks ago on warrant sworn out by R. M. Hudson. special representative of the railroad commission.
 Several other railroad employees were arrested at the same charge With tho same offense and as these are the first arrests to be made in Birmingham un- der Section II of the act of March 21. 1918, of the federal control bill mak ing 1t federal offense for anyone toj interfere with or impede the possession, use. operation or control of any rail- road property or transportation system.
 J. A. Dodgen will be given a pre- liminary hearing this afternoon at o'clock before United States Commis- sioner Kenneth Charlton. MT Dodgeu was arrested several weeks ago under Section II of the act of March 2t, 1918. of the federal control bill, which makes it a federal offense for anyone to in- terfere with or impede the possession, use, operation or. control of any rail- road property or transportation sys- tenn. He is an employe of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad and is charged with obstructing the operation of the railroad property by mishandline freight cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
NEGROES INJURED IN
 AUTO COLLISION

A truck driven by Fletcher Bogee. a negro. and owned by the Birmingham Water Works company, collided with an automobile driven by H. E. Black we'll at Avenue F and Twenty-second street yesterday morning. John Rus sell and William Rutherford, negroes. who were on the rear of the truck. were seriously injufed it Is reported. both being carried to the Hillman hospital. The drivers were placed under bond. charged with reckless driving. the trial to take place on November 12. Investi- gation was made by Officer Crump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07

What is heralded, and justly so, as the biggest musical attraction ever brought to Birmingham will give 8 concert at the Tutwiler hotel Thurs day night November II, under the auspices of the Music Study club. The fact that the 'Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire" (Paris symphony or. chestra). is coming to Birmingham caused a>thrill of joy to sweep into the hearts of all music lovers of Alabama, People from all over the state will flock here to attend tnis attractipn extraordinary.
 To realize the gigantic Proportions of the entertainment and the stupend- ous achievement accomplished Tn bringing this organization to America and to Birmingham. It might be point ed out that France has sent her mas ters here, has offered the best mu- sicians she has, in fact all of the best in ar effort that better spirit might prevail between the two countries and in order that funds might be raised for the American war relief
 The money grabbing feature will shs promiscuous by it's absence. The per formance is given purely through pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
NEW BRANCH OF
 RESERVE BANK

Since the establishment of a branch of the federal reserve bank in Birmingham d number of the state banks in the ter ritory assigned to the branch have sig nified their intention of joining the re- serve system. The newest of these is the new bank recently chartered and au : thorized to begin business at Cullman.
 Since receiving it's charter the new Gull man bank has made application to the reserve board for admission and it is understood it will be granted There are quite number of banks in north Ala uama that have never joined the reserve system, but 1t is believed that the greater part of them will do so ill the near flu ture.
 The Birmingham branch yesterday re- ceived Se50.000 in gold. from the reserve bank of Atlanta to secure bank notes put in circulation by member banks rs<its
 erritCry. -. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
MESSAGE FROM ACROSS THE SEA
 THRILLS HEARERS
New York Banker Makes Inspiring Address at Ro- tary Luncheon and Tells
 of War Activities

A. M. Harris, of the banking firm of
 Harris Forbes of New York city. deliv- cred an inspiring address to Rotarians at their luncheon yesterday in the bali room of the Tutwiler hotel, and every man present was thrilled by the mes- sage brought from across the sea- For the past year. MT. Harris has been in France doing welfare work as one of the governments $l a year men and only recently returned to the United States to assist in the united war work cam paign which will open Monday, November H.. MT. Harris arrived in this city yes- terday morning and went into eonsuta- tion with Carson Adams, chairman ot the executive committee of the drive, at the Y. M. c. A. building
 In speaking of the coming drive, MT. Harris stressed the importance of it, even were the war to emu today, in order to keep up the morale of the men, for he declared it would take at least a year or eighteen months for the American boys to come home. He stated that of the 1,S00,000 men over there at present, 100000 went over under the British flag and these men will in all probability be brought back under "Old Glory" which will of course cause delay.
 Mir. Harris was present at the battle of Soissons and under fire and he suffered from the gas attack. He spoke of the splendid way in which the American boys handled the 155's and of the great work of the French artillerists at this battle. .I saw German dead and American dead lying side by side near Soissons. following the battle of July s. said MT. Harris, "and 1 saw them blackening under the rays of the sun, and I know the great work the Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A. and other organizations did follow ing these awful daughters.
 He related many interesting things re- garding his experiences at the battle of Chateau Thierry and of the cooperation. of the Y. M. c. A. workers with the Red Cross as thousands of wounded came to Paris, at the time of the German of fensive and of the joint work of these organizations in taking care of the thou- sands of others following the engage ments at Chateau Thierry.
 A genuine iron cross. taken from German officer by an American soldier is worn by Mir Harris as a souvenir. It has the we'll known Prussian crown on top on one side and under it the royal initials "F. w." anda below the figures '1S13 indicating thl year when this decoration was founded. in commemora- tion of the first defeat of Napoleon I by the Prussian Guards and their allies, On the opposite side also is the crown with a wv; the initial of the present Kaiser under it and the figures 1914" beneath the initial. which indicates the beginning of this great war
 Rotarians were given instructions for their work in the campaign next week and the territory was assigned to the various teams of the British army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
BIG REALTY DEAL
 IS ANNOUNCED

;. Another big realty deal was announced yesterday by J. NJ. Gibson who, acting for Mrs. Katherine Sinnige, sold to Henry Ruff three lots on the northwest corner of Twenty-first street and Avenue B. The consideration was not announced but 1t is known that this is one of the largest transfers made during the year. There are several brick buildings on the prop erty that are occupied mostly by auto mobile accessory concerns.
 The opening of the new Twenty first street yiaduct will be followed by an advance in price of the adjacent property, according to real estate experts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
Erwin and Tramme1l to
 Address Furniture Dealers

The feature of the meeting of the Birf mingham Retail Furniture Dealers as- headquarters of the association In the Clark building Friday afternoon at o'clock, will be an address by F. B. Irwin. president of the Merchants Credit association. and w V. Trammell secretary and general manager of the same organization.
 There will be important matters up for discussion, and full attendance of the association is urged by officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
ENGINEERS TO MEET
 WITH TECHNICAL MEN

Tn accordance with plan estab lished recently the american Society of Mechanical Engineers, Birmingham section, will meet with the Alabama Technical association and jointly share in the programme of the evening. This meeting will be held Thursday evening at o'clock in the Civic association rooms.
 E. Fl. Rousseau will deliver an illus- trated paper on the Manufacture of Raw Sugar The other feature of |, ! terest to both organizations will be an informal talk by Maj. Hartley A. Moon, who has recently returned from France. A buffet lunch will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
BROUGHTON> FINED
 IN CRIMINAL COURT

Will Broughton, negro, who was ar rested last July by Deputies Wilson and Jordan, charged with violating the prohibition law, was fined $50 and costs and given sentence of six months imprisonment in the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday The imprisonment term was suspended alleged that Broughton had nine gal Ions of whisky in his home on Twenty fourth street, south, at the time of his arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
Return Sergt. McCurdy's
 Coupon to Red Cross

Through some misfortune the Christ mas parcel coupon of Sergt. w P. Me- Curdy. Twentieth field artillery. medi- cal department American expedition ary forces, A. P. e 745. France, has been lost It is supposed to have been lost on the SoutM MEnsley car line. If this coupon is fod d and the party will return to Red Cfoss headquarters it will be appreciated. Just think of this .eDear Oner overseas being deprived Of his Christmas package, unless this coupon is turned in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
County Schools

Assistant Superintendent E.. E. Erwin visited several of the schools of the coun- ty yesterday. and reports that conditions are gradually getting back normal In several of the. communities, however, many children are kept away, either be- cause of personal sickness or because of the illness of some of their relatives. Superintendent Baker hopes that every thing will get strengthened out within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
JaiI Cases Reset

Forney Brandon. deputy clerk of the criminal division of the circuit court. am nounces that all jail cases. except capi- tai cases, which have been set for next week. will be tried the week beginning December ?. He also announces that there will be no court during the week of November 1925, on account of the ses- sion of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
!. M. SPENCER. JR., IS
 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED

The. Rev. James M. Spencer of the South Highlands School for Girls received letter from his son, J. N Spencer. IT,. yesterday stating that he was seriously wounded in battle on September 29. He was in the lighting north of yerdun when q piece of shell struck him in the right leg. inflicting wound that sent him to the hospital for several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
Alabama Men Commissioned

Alabama boys graduating October %, 1918, from Field Artillery Central off cers Training school Camp Zachary Taylor, KY. recommended as eligible for appointment as second lieutenants., field artillery, United States army: Thompson Fucker Kelly. Huntsviile: John Preston King. IaSper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
READY FOR CAMPAIGN

Secretary E. c. Armes stated ,yester- day afternoon that everything was in readiness for the opening of the cam paign. "1n fact he said, we could start in Friday morning, if necessary, SC complete is our organization
 The labor, industrial and R. F. D. divisions of the allied armies will be entertained at dinner at the Tutwiler hotel at o'tlock tonight, an order to that effect having been issued yesterday by Gen. John R. T. Rives of the labor division, Gen. P. H. Woodall of the in dustrial division and Gen. D. E. Me I,endon of the R. F. D. division.
 An learn ani give" division has been organized among the public school and Sunday school children, with Mrs. C. A. Brown represeiting the former; Dr. C. E. Crippen ths Sunday school children in the city, and pr. N R. Baker the children in theIcountry schools. It is ex- fpected that tfere will be not less than 25. GOO children h this division throughout the state of Alabama, who will pledge s5 each, to De paid between now and March 1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-07
WORK FRS NAMED

ASSDcl1tSQ VIM LIT. Ollpptt III DtA mingham will De: Methodist. east of twentieth street Earle Lackey. Method ist. west of g'WSestieth street, B. $. Jones Baptist, east of Twentieth street, Curtis Hasey-; Baptist, west of Twentietn street Ernest Lloyd; Presbyterian, South, Ed ward Wilson; Presbyterian U. 5. A. F. E. Robbins; Christian, pr. R L. Houston. Catholis, J. A. Gabriel; Episco- pal, w. R. Smith. miscellaneous, F. w. Savage; Jewish Nr. Ezekiel. :.
 For the colored Sunday schools, ,he Rev. A. c. Williams is acting assistant to the chairman and the denominatlonal sunerintendents are: Baptist, the Rev. M. F. Washing.on; Presbyterian, the Rev. T. c. Baker; c. M. E., Moses Coar' Congregational, l. T. Harrison; A. M. b. Prof. G, S. Lewis; A. M. E. Zion, oscar Adams; M E., Professor Davis.
 All of the wsriers and at least one of tba older boys oi girls from each school will meet at the First Methodist church tomorrow night 10 talk over their Worh. A similar meeting of coiored worhers and children wl be held at the SiN' teenth Street Baptist church tomorrow nirbt which will be addressed by John c. Wright, a colored Y. M. c. A. worker.
 MAJ. HARTLEY MOON
 Mai Hartley \. Moon has taken off his coat for the united war work cam paign and will spend week III Iowndes county meeting number or sneaking engagements. He motored to Oneonta Wednesday and spoke 10 U largo crowd there, telling Of the olu "Fighting Fourth regiment of the Rainbow division with which organi- zation he served in France until he re- ceived d wound that invalided hin home He gave his hearers much ln- forma tion of the work being done lover there by the seven war camp agencies
 Drf Henry k. McKeen will be in the Tuscaloosa district and Will make a urhirywind tour in the automobile of District Chairman J. T, Horne Wednes- day He will speak at Eolin at ID a. m, Rrent at noon, Centerville at 2:5o D. n. and Blocton at 30 p. m. The next aay he leaves for Jacksonville, Fla
 State Campaign Director w. ,. ntai- lings and Borden Burr are cah'paisI IT. inc in the southern part of the state. Today they will speak at ozark ;tt .noor and Dothan at night. Tomorrow they will spend the day at Mobile, With numerous meetings in that clty ana section and on Saturday they feature a rally for the united war work caiii- paign at the Mobile shipyards. TncE Mfr. StaIlings 'retlrns to Birmingham. but Mr. Burr keeps on. speaking al Sylacauga on Sunday. Union Sprinss on Monday, -the opening day of lhe drive, at Opelika on "Wednesday anu it is planned thatlthe Alabama lawyer and Y. NJ. c. A. worker, who has been on the other side. shall deliver his, message for the several war welfare
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