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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
To the People of Alabama ::

To the People of Alabama ::
 Tn the August primary the people Of this state will be called upon to name an Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals to fill out the unexpired term of the late Judge Pelham-the present appointee of the Governor holding, un- der the terms of the Constitution, only until successor be elected by the peo- pie.
 II had the honor to serve as a Judge Of this Court from April l, 1916, to the following January-about nine months in all-and from the very kindly re- ception my work on this Bench has been accorded by both the Bench and the Bar of the State. I am led to be- 1ieve that I am not unjustified in ask ing at the hands of the people their Endorsement in returning me to this Bench. following the custom obtaining in such matters. My appointment by the present Governor was made some two or three days after the time to qualify for the last election and I therefore could not offer in the election held shortly after my appointments; and when another vacancy occurred on the Court of Appeals the Governor was con- strained tO disregard the fact that my Judicial work had received a general indorsement of the Bar-if I had not had the chance to obtain an indorse- ment by the people-and to bestow the honor of this position upon his relative, the present incumbent. who applied for the post while engaged in the practice of law in New York and came back to Alabama to accept the position
 have never run for office before: did some years ago, hold the public po- sition of city attorney of Birmingham.
 4 judgeship is a sacred office-at least ought to be--and proper regard for the ~sokf <.l~<- dignity that would quite forbid dragging it into the mire of poltics--it is thing apart Under our system, however, those aspiring to judicial honors are forced to carry their claims before the people in an election.
 I believe. however, that any man who is called upon to balance nicely the scales of justice should approach his duties without being under obligations to pnrtisanship or political factionalism, else he cannot do his whole duty There fore beg to announce merely my can- didacy for the Associate Judgeship of the Court of Appeals, preferring to leave to my neighbors and friends to attest whether or nQ possess those qualifica- tions that might recommend me for your suffrage.
 It has been urged by the Bar of my County, and not without force, that Jef- fcrson contributes a very large number of tho cases coming before our appellate tribunals, but has no member upon either O. the appellates courts
 If the good people of, my state shall zee fit to honor me with commission as an Appellate Judge, I promise them that shall ever give them the best that . In me lies. Respectfully.
 RICHARD V. EVANS.
 Birmingham. June 30, 1918.
 Paid political advertisement by Richard cyl f>f,r1v,t ,trrt.t Ran Ix uuiidine. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CORPORAL wHITED TO SPEAK

Corporal Homer Waited will speak jn the interest of the French orphans atAthe community sing Sunday afternoon al 5:S0 o'clock. This announcement was made today by Mrs. w. D. Taylor, chair man, of this relief work in this city. A large crowl is expected to attend this sing and hear Corporal Whited give a first-hand acconnt of the actual condi- tions in France
 He stated when questioned as to whether the mutilated children of France coming to his observation were excep- tionaI cases that in districts near the firing line ti1ere are hundreds of them to be seen on all sides. and the chief meth ods the Germans employ to cripple the future soldiers of France is severing the right hand just above the wrist.
 Up to date Bessemer citizens have adopted 30 children through the funds established for the relief of these chlI- dren. Mrs. w. D. Taylor, wishes to i'm press on the public that they are no. merely subscribing to one of the many funds for war relief, but that to eacn donor will be assigned certain child in France, to whom will be sent the money that each subscriber pays. The name and address of the war orphan Will pc given it's benefactor and any other ln- formation desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
Two Girls Are Killed and
 Escort Fatally Hurt When Train Hits Automobile

Greensboro. N C.. June 29.--Misses Mary Windsor and Nellie Roland and Raymond Barber are dead. and Jeff Burton is not expected to live, as re- suit of an automobile accident at the Flaw river crossing of the Southern railway. two miles south of Reidsville, at 1 o'clock this morning, when a freight train coming south struck the automobile in which the party was re- turning to Reidsville. after an evening in reensboro The same train broue ht the dead and injured to this city Miss Windsor was instantly killed Barber died on the way, and Miss Roland sue cumbed at the hospital at 4 o'clock this morning. Miss Roland and Bar Der who was driving. were 10 have been married this fall. All were from Reidsyille,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5Sl

would be no opposition. but since the ineumbent is seeking reelection deem it unwise to precipitate a local contest, in view of the fact that our govern ment is calling on every loyal citizen to contribute all his spare money and time to the winning of the war; and there are so many things for the good of our community the accomplishment of which are, to my mind. far more to be desired than the holding of any public office that l feel it my duty to yield any selfish ambition for the com mon good of our people.
 T wish to sincerely thank my many friends for their generous offer of sup port. l feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to express to them my real appreciation.
 "F R MATTHEWS Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
German Prisoners Say
 Americans Are Feared

Paris. June 2s.EtHavas Agency) German prisoners are virtually unani- mous in confirming the fear felt of the Americans by the German high com mand According to the declarations of officers this is the principal reason for the determination of Germany to seek at all costs to inpose peace on the allies before next winter. The prison CTS make no secret of their astonish- ment at the spirit and versatility of the American soldfefs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
RANDLE-HOWELL

A wedding which came In the nature of surprise to many friends was that of Miss Daisy Howell and Private Karl Randle. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist parsonage this morning at Il clock by Rev. l. F. Hawkins, in the presence of few relatives and intt- mate friends. Private Randle is a mem Der of the 121st infantry, Company M' now stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ma- con, Ga. Private and Mrs. Randle lett immediately for Macon, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CHURCH SERVICES

Rev. J. R. McCarty will be in charge of the morning services at the First Presbyterian church and pr. 2. A. Mer- Till in the evening
 First Methodist Church, Rev Claude Orear. Pastor-Morning subject, Par asites": evening, "rhe Empty House"
 First Christian Church, Rev. T. A. Lennox, Pastor-Morning subject, 'Jn Partnership With Cod; evening, The Origin of Evil"
 First Baptist Church. Rev. A, K. Wright, Rastor-Morning subject, "Our Debt and Obligation to. Keep the Fess .'': evening. "The Lost Soul"
 Regular services at Ensley Highland Presbyterian church. Rev. L. D. Bru- baker. pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

training in this line. This is especially desirable by men above draft age who expect to apply for admission to the next officers training camp. For the
 purpose of organizing such a school
 the undersigned hereby call a meeting
 on Wednesday evening, July 8, at s o'clock, at the courtroom in the Realty
 building! All who desire to join this
 school should be present at this meet ing. This school will be especially ben
 eficial to men intending to go to the officers training camp and to men in
 the draft age who will have to go to
 camp later. Signed. pr. G. D. Waller,
 Gardner F. Goodwin, L. B. Bradley. W. $. Welch. pr. Earl Smith, Pat Moore,
 George Ross, Maj. T. T. Huey, James Wells, Joseph Wiles and Ray Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

The council of defense unit of the First Methodist church will meet in the domestic science room at the Hlsh school Friday morning at o'clock. The members will continue the max ing of hospital garments and kits TO date these workers have obtained ex- cellent results with their work anu others are expected to join them at tbis meeting. Those sewing regular ly are. Mrs. F. Kennan. Mrs. J. M. Donaldson, Mrs. Claude Orear, Mrs. H. O. Harris, Mrs. Barton, Mrs M w. Hughes, Mrs. $. H. Hall, Mrs. B. Bridge. Mrs. Routt and Mrs. H. c. Russell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
MATHEWS wITHDRAWs

F. R Mathews, who announced as a candidate in the coming primary for the office of solicitor of the Bessemer division of the circuit court, has with drawn from the race. His reasons are given in the following statement:
 T wish to announce my withdrawal for deputy solicitor for the Bessemer division of the circuit court. At the time announced I anticipated that there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
PERSONALS

T. F. Martin of Atlanta arrived last night to be the guest of relatives and friends in this city.
 Charles Niles arrived last night from Norfolk. Va. to be the guest of his mother. Mrs. Margaret Davis, on Hall avenue. Private Niles is the brother of Sergeant Niles. wbo was killed in France on June IS.
 Mrs. James Weaver is much inn proved following an operation at the Feeders hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
UNDERWOOD TELLS WHY HE OPPOSED EXTENDING DRAFT Thinks It Unnecessary to Raise Age Limit at the
 Present Time SENATOR, HOWEVER, IS IN FAVOR OF BIG ARMY Says Present Plan Will Furnish All Men That Can Be Equipped for
 Service in France
Bv HUGH w. RoBERTs

Washington, June 29.-(Special)-A day or two ago., while the Senate was dis cussing the question of increasing the size of our armed forces abroad Sena- tor Underwood expressed himself forci- bly, regarding the matter He is as much in favor of sending a big army over as any other man, he said but not until ir is clearly shown that it is needed at this particular time.
 We have given to the President" he said, 'or will give under this bill if 1t becomes a law-the power without limit within the terms of the draft act, to call to the standard every man that he desires. If the President of the Unit ed States or the Secretary of War will come before Congress or officially send word to Congress that there are not sufficient men in the present draft ages to carry on the plans of the government, then I am willing to increase the num- Der of men from which he can draw to such limit as the executive branch of the government Is willing to suggest; and think that is strictly function of the executive branch of the government The Congress declares the great principles of
 
 the nation; we announce the principles upon which the government must rest; we have announced the great principles for the carrying on of this war; but when 1t comes to the details, Congress cannot provide the details and cannot carry them out. That is strictly an ex- ecutive function, and we must let it rest there, and we propose to do it under the terms of this bill.
 NO REQUEST MADE
 T understand that up to this time the President has not asked that the draft limit be increased, nor has his Secretary oN War suggested that we should do so My understanding is that we have in the neighborhood of 100000 men, under arms in France and in this country, and that under the draft act we have a reservoir in Class 1 of something over 100000 yet to draw from. In other words, we are able as the law stands now, and as the draft is apportioned, to nearly double the army tbat we now have in the field.
 Now, after the President of the Unit ed States has announced that he does not want any limitation placed on the size of the army that he can raise, and after it has been demonstrated month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

Five of our labor union congressman are printers. namely, Sherwood of Ohio, F'arr of Pennsylvania, Johnson of Wash ington, Keeting of Colorado and Charles B. Smith of New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CHITRCH SERVICES

Regular services will be held at the First Methodist church Sunday The Rev. l. F. Hawkins will take for his morning sermon The Second Coming of Christ" Evening service at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CENTRAL DELIVERY

meeting will be held Tuesday evening at S:30 o'clock in the Circuit
 court room. The principle speaker ot the occasion will be Bernard Lehman,
 state secretary Of the national council
 of defense. The meeting win be mass meeting of all the merchants and busi-
 ness men of this city and plans will be formulated for less elaborate store
 service. including clerks, and especially deliveries. It is thought that a central delivery will be established.
 samuel Stein council No. 73 held a
 most interesting meeting last night at it's hall on Twentieth street. The eoun- ell subscribed $l00 to the War Savings stamp drive, after which the follow ing officers were elected: H. M. Sharpe,
 thrice illustrious master; B. E. Lee, il- lustrious deputy master; J. J. Haley, ilIustrious principal conductor of work i: M. Ii. Freshman, treasurer; Sam Stein, recorder; l.. Herbert Ethridge, captain of the guard; c. L. Gaines, conductor of work; w. E. Tendon. steward and George w Jones, sentinel. Following
 the meeting refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

pulpit on Sunday at both morning and evening services. Morning theme, Prayer" Evening, The Blessing in Believing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

Services will be held Sunday morning at II o'clock at the Trinity Episcopal church, the Rev. Noble c. Powell fill ing the pulpit. Sunday school at 9:45.
 The Rev. L F. Swallow will fill his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

Announcement has been made that the Pastors Helpers of the First Meth odist church will not hold business meeting for the month of June. but instead, will hold a general business meeting on the last Tuesday in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
MILITARY TRAINING CLASS

Many men in the Bessemer district with deferred classification and above the draft age have expressed a desire to study military tactics and have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
GARMENTS AND KITS :

son. MT. and Mrs. George Pharr, Jr Miss Evelyn Pharr and the hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

The woman's auxiliary of tho First Presbyterian church will hold their regular meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the parlors of the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
HOUSES DESTROYED

During the electric storm that hit Ems ley yesterday afternoon two negro houses in the steel plant quarters, north of the plant, were struck by lightning and one completely burned. No lives were lost.
 Funeral services over the remains of Cecil Hoop, the l5-year old son of MT. and Mrs Jame sHoop, were held from the
 residence at Piney Woods yesterday morning at 9;30 o'clock. Interment was made at Fraternal cemetery, Pratt City.
 Mrs. J. B. Riggs and children ot Bainbridge, Ga, are the guests of Mrs. Charles Trump Owens.
 The regular meeting of the Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet at the church Monday at 2;Po'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

The congregation of Temple Beth El has secured the services of Rabbi liar vey E. Vessel of Cincinnati, to off, ciate during the coming holidays. MT Vessel is at present acting as chap lain at one of the army cantonments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
SOCIAL EVENTS

Miss Irene Brooks complimented Miss Rosa Mehaffey, a bride of Saturday, with pretty luncheon Wednesday aft ernoon. basket of Shasta daisi e5 was the central decoration for the ta- ble around which were seated Miss Mehaffey, Miss Cecil Chapman, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Mamie Rascoe. Miss Willie Mae Brooks. Mrs. J. l.. Smith, Miss Irene Brooks and Mrs. w. l.. Brooks.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Pharr Sr., en- tertained at dinner Friday evening at their home on Palmer avenue, Fair field, for John w. Pharr, who leaves Tuesday for Camp Greenleaf, where he will become a member of the Mcd- teal corps stationed there. Carnations in red and white were in the center of the table and the place cards bore patriotic designs. The room was draped in national bunting. Those in cluded in their hospitality were: John Pharr, Miss Ruth Sims of Birmingham c. T. Harper, Miss Nina Pharr. Will lard Pharr Mrs. c. k. Lindsey of Jack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
2 MEETINGS ANNOUNCED

The regular monthly meeting of the United Charities and hospital board will be held Monday afternoon at o'clock, at the home of the president. Mrs. E. M. Owen, 1616 Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
CHURCH PICNIC

The annual church and Sunday school picnic of the Ensley Highland Presby- terian church will be held Thursday, July 4, at Five Mile creek. Those so- ing are requested to meet at the church at o'clock on the above date and those having automobiles are 1e- quested to come in them while trucks and automobiles will be provided For others. The committee in charge is planning a day of great fun, as wad- ing. swimming and dinner will be in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30

after month, in the recent months that have gone by. that he is carrying every available man to the firing line of France that 1t is possible for him to carry there, take it that the executive branch of this government is prepared to raise just as large an army as conditions will allow, and throw it against the German columns to crush them down. Therefore, that being the natural inference from the sit uation that presents itself to us, I take 1t that when the President of the United states does not ask us to increase the draft ages he is not prepared to utilize the men that he would get by reason of the increase of the draft ages.
 ITO build an army requires two things. There are two sides to it. There is the personnel. which is com posed of the men we draft and send to the ranks. There is the material, which means clothes, small arms cannon ships, food, and equipment of every kind. There is no question whatev CT that we have at least 1,600,000 men that could be called to the standards to- morrow. Why are they not called? We need them if we can get them. There is no question as to the atti- tude of the executive on this question: Why are they not called? There can be but one answer to the question, and that is that at this hour the nation is not prepared to respond to furnish the material equal to the amount of msn that it can furnish for the army, and that is the limitation
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-16
THE AIRCRAFT SCANDAL.

Former Supreme Court Justice
lfughesHughes tells why we failed so
miserably in he production Of aircraft
and wasted such tremendous amount
of money Judge Hughes made an
dnsesthsation and his findings tell a
STORY OF ineffieiency, cxtravaeance.
confusion 81 purpose in high places
reckless wasiage az money aud VIC
lataon Of LAW by several army officers
whose prosecution IS recommended
s However there does not appear to
have been the scandalous boodling on
y general scale that was suspected
Also there is comfort in the state
lnent thar the situation has much inl-
proved and that we arc actually funct~
ionins now in the production OF air
craft.
Ne were all misled and previously
disappointed in this aircraft matter
We were told in detail last January
that all was going well indeed, very
much better than had been expected
and that presently we would be ready
fer production upon q wholesale basis;
all TINT was needed was a few extra
Touches to the Liberty motor and some
sort az varnish Ia siiifen the cloth on
planes, and chat would be ready in
plenty Of time. Then came tho start
ling announcement thar the aircraft
program had COLLAPSED and was in a
state OF funk Why Nobody knaw
but somebody blamed somebody else,
and there we're many kinds OF charges.
Tive essential things were done;fi
change Of mana cement and vleorous
effort on basis OF efficiency: second
a probe into the cause Of collapse As
n result. we arc producing also we
know that the failure was due moro to
Duneheadness and reuklessness than 10
robbery For the honcheadness we
shall do the penanee Of shame, for the
recklessness we shall pay. for such
--cartsy fs III been found there shall
lie iust.e
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-16
CONTINUE THE WAR WORK.

Even IL peace exists the almost
world wide work Of the United War
Workers Of whom there are NOW more
tian l5.e00 viii have to be continued
for probably a year and half. If as
Canadian authorities estimate. It win
take fifteen months to bring the Ca
madam army hcme. il will take as long
or longer to bring our army and its
-; ;;s..i,ift s helpers ! 10 the
United States And durins demoboll-
xation. with its long delays and com
narrative sickness, the material aid
aud mental and Spiritual influences OF
the seven great branches OF tho Unit
ed War Work organization will be OF
inest.mable help TO our soldiers, Sail
ors and helpers in France, Belgium,
Italy. Russia ana other countries.
Relatives ana friends OF American
soldiers abroad win be glad TO know
that. during the long months OF demo-
bolization, they arc bciiaa cared for
educated and checred by The splendid
organizations that arc CO. operatiBs in
the United War Work campaign. This
work & only second to chat OF the Red
Cross. and Is equally deserving OF the
fun support OF every American ON rs
SUCCESS viii depend Tho spiritual well
fare OF over 2.00o000 American sold
iers.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-16

Gabrielle d'snnuuzio, Italy's famous
poet, whose flying feats are the ADM.
ration Of his countrymen. has not the
slightest fear of death, and he has n
presentimcnt that he viii die in action
10 a friend who interviewed him he
remarked: 'My worldly life is ended.
What can do after the war? | shall
write no more. Every time | 80 or
on an expedition hope il viii be my
last, That Is the reason for my fear
lesSness. The finest end | wish for is
to die for my country
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-16

funds AMI the leaders TO carry COM
forts and good cheer to the men in
the army and navy
Ia the latter field OF service there
has been significant change in the
attitude toward each other of or
CARNATIONS OF various religious faiths.
Differences of RELIGIOUS belief which
have held the organizations aNart in
the past have gradually been Dridged
over during the war aud an last the
nation witnesses The Wonderful spec
taole Of leaders IN the Protestant
Catholic and jewish and other faiths
working side by side ia the United
War Work Campagn TO raise money
for one great FUND.- from which each
orsantation viii draw us quota to
carry on is work IN tho great cause In
which an arc interested main
tanning Of the morale Of the men in
military ard naval service.
Il this spirit Of cooperation pe-
tween the various religious organi1a-
lions could be continued after the war
and applied not only as Il is nov, to
the men IN military and naval service,
but also to the civilian population,
there would be vitality and a serve
70 all movements for the good of the
community and Of the nation, which
would be Irresistible The Catholic. the
jew and the Protestant they are all
Americans They have fought aud
died shoulder 10 shoulder on The bat
tleiields cf France for the same great
cause rhcy thoald he able 10 work
together, shoulder TO shoulder, in win
ming the victories OIL peace