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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Chairman Hooper Announces Programme
For State Council of Defense Meeting
In Birmingham On March Is and 10
Age-Herald Editorial Is
Commended, Says Davidson,
Director of Campaign of War Service Department Gives
Important Facts Concerning Drive for Books
for Soldiers and Sailors

so many people have commented in
such commendatory way of the edi-
toriai on Aiding to the Morale of Army
and Public in Thursdays Age Herald
that the theme should be stressed to
the limit" said James L. Davidson,
director of the campaign of the war
service department of the American
Library association to procure 2,ooo,-
geo books for the use of our soldiers
and sailors.
The morale of the army may, be
preserved by keeping the idle time of
the soldiers occupied in wholesome
ana inspiring entertainment better
than any other way. 1t is up to us
TO protect them from the Kaiser's
greatest allies. nostalgia and despond-
ency. We must by all means defend
them from Dependency and home
sickness by building buIwark of
Docks around the training camps and
recuperating camps.
After the soldier has been through
hard days training or has been in
the trenches for several days and sub
Jected to continual hammering of the
high powered German shells or with
oui moments rest and is relieved,
he needs relaxation. His tired brain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
GREAT PROGRAMME
FOR SUNDAY SING
Cincinnati Artist and Treble
Clef Club to Feature
With Orchestra

That the programme for next Sun
days Sing is one of the most inter-
esting, If not the most interesting. of
OF the entire indoor series, is the opfn-
Ion OF Director Lawrence. "Orchestra
Day is the title of the event. and some
great stunts are being gotten readv
for that portion of the programme that
is 10 be given over to the introduction
OF the individual members of the Phil
harmonic orchestra, and instruction as
to the tone. compass and appearances of
their respective instruments. Each mu-
stefan will be represented by name and
will be required to hold up his instru-
n1ent for inspection by the audience.
after which he will play a scale and
TWO or three sustained tones in order
that those not familiar with the tone
Of the different instruments NAV learn
their sound and thus be able TO nick
them out when the orchestra is pIay-
ing ensemble.
The one item of the orchestra's part
OF the programme that will be of great
interest is in the hands of Glad M Disc"
Rau. the popular drummer. Mr.. Rau
will illustrate for the benefit OF those
not acquainted with the drummer's art
the many different effects obtained by
use of the mechanical instruments,
known as traps"
I. Taylor, who has been member of
the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra
will appear in cello solo, accompanied
b. the orchestra. Mr.. Taylor enjoys the
reputation OF being splendid artist and
his coming to Birmingham adds another
unit to our growing musical community.
The Treble Clef chorus OF the Music
Study club will appear in two or three
OF the numbers that were so much ap-
pI eciated last night at their annual con-
cert at the Jefferson. Mr. Lawrence
will direct and Mrs Robert w Newman
will be at the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
COL. MARCUS WELLS
FUNERAL is HELD
AT HIS LATE HOME
Rabbi Newfield Pays Beautiful Trib-
ute to the Life Of the Deceased
in Presence of SOrrowing
Relatives and Friends

The funeral of Col. Marcus Well, VINO
died at his home. 1000 South Iwenueth
street. Wednesday night was held yes
terdav afternoon at the residence, and
interment followed in Emanuel ceme-
terry.
The service was conducted by Rabbi
NJ. Newfield OF Temple Emanu-El VINO
paid a beautiful tribute to the deceased.
He called attention to Colonel Wells
ability not only as just and upright
business man, but as one who always
took an active interest in public affairs
and who was never too busy to engage
in any movement which he believed for
the best interests OF his city, state and
country. The rabbi pointed out the duty
of every man to interest himself in his
government and cited the deceased as a
fitting example Of one who. could be
greatly helpful in community effort
without sacrifice in the least of personal
affairs He also dwelt on the beautiful
home life of the deceased and the strong
ties toward his family. which ever man
ifested themselves
A large gathering OF friends and rela-
tives was present to pay last tribute
of respect to the well known citizen.
The remains were placed in the vallt
at Emanuel cemetery. along with those
of his wife, who preceded him TO the
grave five years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

and body needs soothing. There is no
better balsam for the tired mind and
body than reading books. If he has
an interesting story to read, a book
of humor or a technical book upon 4
subject in which he is interested. IT
puI ges his mind of the trials, dangers
and hardships he has suffered and
brings him back TO normal permit
ting the rapid recuperation as no 9TH
err medicine or treatment will
Books are the guys that put the
rally in morale. The people of Bir-
mipgham are already responding 70
the appeal of the soldiers for book S
and no doubt they will pile up a noun
tain of them at the public library dur
ing the coming week. All the people
have to realize is that the soldiers
want books II they did not want them
they would not have asked for them.
TT is hoped that every person will
take 1t upon himself or herself to aps
preach everyone possible by telephone,
writing letters and personal solicita-
tion and call this need OF the soldiers
for books to their attention and ask
them to give all the books they pos
sibly can to this cause. All are re-
quested to deliver the books to the
public library or any of the branch
Libraries. or if they cannot deliver
them call Main 403s and leave the
address where the books may be found
and they will be called for by the
Boy Scouts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
BOOKS ARE BEING
| DELIVERED DAILY TO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Alabama Camps to Have
First Claim on Books
Secured in Birming-
ham Drive

Books are already being delivered to
the public library in couples. in DOZENS
and even in fifties, for the use of the
soldiers and sailors in service. The
campaign proper does not begin until
next week, but the people of Birmingham
are already responding to the call with
their usual timely generosity.
Alabama camps will have first claim
on the collection made in Birmingham.
but it is possible that some of the books
assembled here will also see service
overseas.
Books are shipped to France at the
rate OF 100000 a month, at the special
request of General Pershing. They are
packed in specially built cases, holding
about 60 books each. and SO arranged
that when they arrive on the other side
ing a compact SIX shelf bookcase. hold
ing about 100 books. The intention Is to
place at least one OF these bookcases in
every "Y hut, Red Cross station.
Knights OF Columbus building and Sal
walton Army cabin on the other side.
1t Will readily be seen that an i'm
mense number Of books is needed TO
keep up this steady stream to France
and keep the thirty-seven camp libraries
III thlS country wen oupPiieu a. sHo same
time.
The daily demand for military. naval,
technical and educatve books is over
whelming, and nearly 100000 have been
purchased. Two million are being asked
for as gifts.
Ted Brownell of the Kiwanis club IL
in charge of the committee responsible
for automobile collection of books next
week Automobiles. manned by Boy
Scouts. will go out on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday afternoons to col
lect, and all having books to be called
for are urged to notify the public Ii
brary, Main 4oss, or Main 65s3. as early
as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Man Who Made Tri- Cities Grous
Nervous at Sight of Reporter
Genial Colonel Worthngton Boards Government Lions in
Their Dens and Gets Wagon Loads of Money to Build
Nitrate Plant But Begs for Mercy When
Asked About His Race for Congress
BY JEFF BAILEY

That Col. ]. w. Worthington Is a
modest man no one would doubt to
hear him argue with reporter about
giving out an interview, and II they
could see the seriousness of his face
while he is making his last stand
prior to getting away without giving
the said interview, they couldn't
doubt him to save their lives.
But the genial colonel knows that
publicity caused the biggest plum
that ever fell off OF Uncle Sans
tree to ''drap" right in the middle of
the Tri-Cities and make his heart
glad. He knows how this was done,
too, but that is another story.
Colonel Worthington is at the Tut
wiler until noon today, for at that
hour he will take a train back to
Sheffield, where he makes his home.
nitrate plants, harnesses water power
enough to run most anything in the
state, even a healthy campaign for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Red Cross Meetings
in Jefferson County

A series of Red Cross meetings will be
held in Jefferson county, at which time
Mrs. Charles Westerlund will deliver sew
eral addresses.
At meeting to be held at Pleasant
Hill Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock a
unit of the woman's committee of the
council of defense will be organized when
Mrs. c. Fl. Dime vii speak. Mrs. W.s-
terlund and Prof. N. r. Baker will speak
on the Red Cross.
At Mount Pinson Sunday morning at
II o'clock a Red Cross meeting will be
held and Mrs. Westerlund will deliver
an address, as will Charles r. West
Mrs. Westerlund will also address
meetings at Croker at noon today and
at Crestline Heights tomorrow night at
7:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
CONCERT TONIGHT
Birmingham String Quartet Will
Render Choice Programme

The Birmingham String quartet, COM
posed of Hugo ok, Fred G. Wiegand
Herman Lanznar and A. Paul, will be
heard in it's initial concert tonight at
Cable hail.
A beautiful programme has been
thoroughly rehearsed. 1t includes
Beethoven's major. Haydn's G
minor. Schubert's Moment Musical
and the andante from Tschaikowskys
quartet
The performance will begin promptly
at Sis o'clock and will last about an
hour and Is minutes AS there has been
= brisk sale of tickets a large au-
dience is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
County School Board
Will Erect New High
School on BOyles Site
Compulsory Vaccination Decided Upon
by County Board of Education.
Vacancies Filled by Board

Plans for another county high school
at Boyles, to replace the one recently
DESTROYED by fire, were ordered drawn
by the county board of education at
its meeting yesterday. The work Wiz
be done by Architect D. O. Whilden, and
although no amount of expenditure Tor
the new building was set, tacit agree
ment placed the figure at approximately
the price of the building recently de-
stroyed.
Compulsory vaccination of all school
children was also agreed upon by the
board. The vote on this subject was
unanimous. No child will be admitted
to school without having been vacci-
mated.
Superintendent N. r. Baker made his
monthly report at this meeting. 1t Is
stated in this report that he has IN
spected the buildings at McDonalds
chapel, Bethel and Trafford, In company
with an architect. and finds that they
are in compliance with the specifica-
tions. Deeds for the new Sayre school
property have been secured; additional
land leased at Alliance, and an agree
ment reached with Pate Vines for tho
transportation of the children to the
Alliance school. A we'll to cost ~ a
foot was also ordered sunk at ALI
ance.
Several designations were made and
accepted and other teachers appointed.
The designations accepted were: MISS
Sadie Huffstutler, Ruby Prater, Perry
Gravlee; Messrs, Clark Hodgins N 5.
Moose. E. l.. Wooley and J. M. Mcken-
zie and Beatrice Eaton. colored.
Teachers appointed Were Miss No-
berta Wilson. promoted to principal.
Mrs w. NJ. Rocket. teacher at IraHoro'
a. D. Roberts. at Leeds; B. b. Lawson,
at Mulea, and Lille Ingram, at Park
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

Congress, IL he wanted to-but he
emphatically states Chat he will re-
main reticent about that proposition
regardless.
Colonel Worthington won't even
talk about Sheffield and Florence
and Tuscumbia, and the wagon loads
of money that is being expended there
by the treasurer of the United States.
He says: Come to sheffield-we'u
show you far better than l can tell
YOU"
Colonel Worthington stated that
Col. Hugh l.. Cooper one of the
foremost engineers of the United
states army, had been recalled from
France by the government and sta
toned at Sheffield for the purpose
OF completing the nitrate plant He
is an engineer of unusual ability
and with a list OF achievements be-
hind him. 1t is estimated that ap-
proximately 5000 men are at work on
the government developments at Shelf
field.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
City Building Law Is
Ruled Unconstitutional

Ruling was made by Judge H. p.
Helm yesterday afternoon in the case
OF the city Of Birmingham VS.. T. l..
Anglin. that the city ordinance requiring
that every chimney be torn down and
rebuilt before new roof Is added. is un-
constitutional
der's court and was fined for failure to
observe the law. but an appeal was taken
to the criminal couGt, and the above
verdict rendered yesterday. A motion
for an appeal has been made by the
city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Rally of Col0red Citizens of
West Alabama Wednesday

Posters have been received in Birming-
ham announcing big patriotic rally of
the colored citizens of west Alabama,
which will be held at Demopolis next
Wednesday afternoon.
Maj. r. r. Motion, principal of Tuske-
gee institute, will deliver an address.
The meeting is in the interest Of the
war savings stamp campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Mrs. III. u. Sims Calls
Committee Meeting

Mrs. Harry Upton Sims, chairman OF
the local committee of the woman's lib
erty loan committee has called meet
ing of her committee to be held toner
row afternoon at o'clock at headquar-
tiers on the ground floor of the Jefferson
county bank building.
Definite and detailed plans for reach
ing everybody in Birmingham during
the coming drive will be discussed An
effort will be made by the women pro-
motors of this campaign to put it over
In style. and have approximately every
home in Birmingham own liberty
bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
NEGRO KILLED
Frank Robertson Electrocuted When
He Picks Up Live Wire

instant death came to Frank Robert
son. negro laborer about Is years of
age, yesterday morning when he came
in contact with heavily charged wire
while helping in the razing of the Cen
trail High school building. which was re-
Gently destroyed by fire.
He Is said TO have been employed at.
this work for several days. His home
was at 1919 Sixth avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Camp Hardee Meeting

Camp Hardee, United Confederate
Veterans. will hold it's regular meeting
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Cable
hail. and all members are urged to be
present as business of Importance Will
be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Safety Association
to Hear j. w. Groves

The Alabama Safety association will
meet tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock
at the city hall, at which time j. W.
Groves Will read a paper on How to
Maintain and Keep Up Interest in the
Safety Movement
This is the second of a series of pa
pers on safety organization work and
will be followed by open discussion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

There Will be meeting of the Be-
nevolent society Of Temple Emanuel
Saturday morning following services
which Will conclude about II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
| JUDGE HURD HAD
| letter TWO YEARS
Also PimpIes. 3 Cakes Cuticura
Soap, 8 Boxes Ointment Healed.

My trouble began with t.ster and
pimples on my face. The pimples
were hard. large, and festered, and alter
wards scaled over. They caused itch
ing making me lose lots Of sleep, and
irritated my face by scratching.
This trouble lasted for two years
and then ! began to use Cuticura Soap
and tOintment, and after had used
three cakes Of Cuticura Soap and three
boxes Of Cuticura Ointment was
healed" (Signed) Judge Hurd. IL.
Woodlawn. Texas. August Is. 1917.
If your skin is already healthy and
clear. keep it so by using Cuticura
Soap for toilet purposes assisted by
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to
soothe and heal any tendency to irri-
sation. redness or roughness.
senpls Each Free By Mail. Address post
card: sCuaicura. Dept. II. noete9." Sold
everywhere. Soap25c- Ointment Is and SOC.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
JOHN SPARROW SPEAKS

John Sparrow. publicity manager of
the state war savings committee, will
speak to the citizens of Oneonta this
morning and will also talk to the school
children in the afternoon. This temper
airy drafting of Mr.. Sparrow into the
speaking division emphasizes the need
of speakers, and headquarters will be
pleased to hear from volunteers.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
SENATOR KENYON TO.
AT THE FIRST.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Boy Scouts Activity in w.
S. S. Campaign Continues.
Sparrow Sent to Stump.
L0veman Returns

II is announced at state war savings
headquarters that Senator Kenyon will
speak to the citizens Of Birmingham on
the war and the relation of the thrift
stamp campaign to the war at the First
Methodist church Tuesday evening.
March 10. at o'clock. Rev. DR.. George
r. Stuart, pastor of the church, will
preside and introduce the distinguished
visitor. An organ recital of patriotic
airs will add to the attractiveness Of the
occasion. which. it is expected. will be a
splendid demonstration of patriotism on
the part of the people OF Birmingham.
1t is stated at w. S. S. headquarters
as curious and interesting fact that
the people are keener even to hear about
the war than to read about it-that they
are hungry for Just such first-hand in
formation as Senator Kenyon, who has
visited the battle lines on the western
front and who is fully acquainted with
war conditions in general, will be abe
to give them.
BOY SCOUTS BUSY
The Boy Scout campaign for the sale
finely Graves Smith. of Troop 1s. who
won the lace" emblem Wednesday by
selling nearly $3.50 worth of stamps to
26 individuals. added five palms to his
decorations yesterday. To win palm, 1t
is necessary to sell stamps to the value
of $780, In other words. Scout Graves
Smiths sales yesterday totalled $500
Willie Elton, another member Of Troop
is, sold 500 worth of stamps yesterday.
and Louis Gelders. OF Troop 10. ran his
sales up TO s120 Scout headquarters re-
ceived 5000 more red cards yesterday, but
the rate at which they are being dis
tributed by the scouts 1t is expected
that another supply win have to be or
dered in the near future.
CARRIER JONES
City Letter Carrier JONES' who serves
the First National bank. and who is
one of the most consistent sellers of
war savings stamps in the postoffice
force, went on his vacation yesterday.
AS farewell stunt, he sold $500 worth
OF stamps to three customers and left
with pledge from another to take $1,000
worth on his return to duty.
With the return of City Manager Jo-
seph Loveman, who has been in the east,
renewed vigor in the campaign in Bir-'
mingham is anticipated.
JOHN SPARROW SPEAKS
John Sparrow. publicity manager of
the state war savings committee, will
speak to the citizens of Oneonta this
morning and will also talk to the school
children in the afternoon. This temper
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

The state council of defense an
.nounces the complete programme for
the war conference to be held in Bir-
mingham March IS and 10. The full
nro0ramme follows:
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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13
KARL LIEBKNECHT HAS
REVOLUTIONARY PROGRAM

Berlin, Dec. 5.-Dr. Karl Liebknecht
and his followers of the Spartacus
group of Socialists are carrying on a
vigorous campaign against Premier
Ebert and his colleagues, whom the
Spartacus Socialists accuse of having
induced the moral enemy of the Ger
man revolution, namely, international
capitalism represented by President
Wilson, to make the delivery of food
conditional on the maintenance of or
der"
The Bolshevik organ, the Red Flag,
says:
"This is treachery against the rev.
olution. Any attempt to send food to
Germany must be opposed as capt.
talistic effort to beat Bolshevik aims"
The article demands the dismissal
of officers and the choosing by sol
diers of their leaders. 1t also de-
mands the immediate arming of the
revolutionary workmen and the dis
arming of the other organizations.
The program includes the destruc-
ton of capitalism, the annulment OF
war loans and the Specialization of ali
business The government. declares
Liebknecht has no followers outside
Berlin and only few here.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13
GREATER NAVY Is IN
PROSPECT FOR THE U. S.
Uncle Sans Fighting Fleet Nearly
Doubled During Period of
HostiIities

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE American
navy will number h total of 1,291
vessels, including 40 battleships and
800 destroyers on July 1, 1920 accord
ing to a statement prepared by Rear
Admiral Griffin, chief of the bureau of
steam engineering, for the house naval
committee, and made public yesterday.
This statement shows that when the
war was declared there were 364 ships
in the navy, while on November l, 10
DAYS before the hostilities ceased, there
were TIT, exclusive of privately owned
yachts and other vessels taken over
for patrol service. The greatest in,
crease was 300 in submarine chasers.
The Increase in destroyers was Al, to
a total of 90, and that of submarines
from A to TO-
Only two Eagle boats had been com-
pleted on November /. Ninety-eight
Others were contracted for, but Rear
Admiral Taylor, chief of the bureau
of construction and repair, has in
formed the committee, 1t became
known yesterday, that the navy de-
partment has given orders that only
80 Of the vessels be completed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13
FIXED WHEAT PRICE WILL
STAND THROUGHOUT YEAR

Washington, Dec. 4.-The guaran-
teed price for the 1919 wheat fixed at
S2.26 bushel, Chicago basis will
stand even though the Lever act un-
der which the price was fixed should
become Imperative through conclusion
of peace, in the opinion of the food adj
ministration.
The administration last night issued
a statement Interpreting the Lever
act and points out that the law pro-
vides that call rights or liabilities I'M
der this act arising before its termin-
alton shall continue and may be en-
forced in the same manner as if the
act had not terminated" Wheat grow
ers in many parts of the country, it
was said, have become apprehensive
that the guaranteed price for the 1919
crop might be rescinded through con-
clusion of peace.