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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
SEEK FEDERAL AID
. IN HOUSE PROBLEM
Association Here viii Appeal to
Washington In Effort to
Solve Question
MANY HOMES ARE NEEDED

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|. .,h,;ld,ne ,n.rb.n;cs VINO ar, now work
y " ;rg IN royernment projects resulting
from the war would solve the labor
problem, the builders say, and would
enable them TO complete the many oper-
ations begun in various sections Of the
city and now held UP by the labor
shortages.
Five members Of the association hsve
been named 20 20 to Washington as
soon as possible TO confer with the fed
eral authorities.
Association Issues Statement
The association mas issued inns STATE
ment covering the building situation:
I'm view OF the very serious situa-
tion existing in Philadelphia with re-
spect to the acute shortage Oh houses,
Z and the inability to secure sunlcient
labor to complete those houses now In
the course Of erection, would 1t not be
well to consider the advfsability OF con-
ferrins with the proper authorities In
Washington upon the subject?
1.-THE government is employing, either
directly or indirectly, thousands Of men
on contracts which are the outcome Of
the war, and consequently continuing
in their employ mechanics who have
heretofore been employed on building
operations and the building trades gen
erailv. IL the authorities could be per-
shaded to release the men 30 that they
would thereby he compelled to return
70 thsir REGULAR occunations. we feel
th.t a. . 1srv short time ruficient Ia
49, cou,d bs obtsined IA complets those
Son... r.rr A. course ~ .r.ction. and
o.s;. .a,,,dar. to .,..s. IN other
a;.a,. - .aI;sro ~. nssd ~ homes
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Cotton Chailis
at 35c q Yard

Challis in attractive patterns
and various color combinations is
SO inches wide. 1t is one Of the
most durable materials for cover
ing quilts and some women like it
for dressing sacques and kimonos.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Boys Hats and Caps
at $l.5O and 81

Soon they will be hanging in the
class cloakrpom and will be
eagerly grabbed at noon and
hastily pulled on tousled, boyish
heads! They all look SO sedate
and quiet upon the table, but soon
each one will have acquired the
individual jauntiness Of its owner!
The hats are in Alpine or bull
dog style of various mixed ma
terials, many of cheviot. $3.50
and 81.
The caps, at $1.50, are well.
made of various mixtures in diff
ferent tones Of color.
Gallery, MarksD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Right as Rain Are
These Umbrellas

Of "union taffeta," a durable
silk-and-cotton covering, these
umbrellas have good, strong
frames and a variety of handles.
Women may choose mission wood
with plain or colored tops and
rings to match or black silk wrist
cords. For men there are good
crook and opera styles of mission
wood, some tipped with bakelite.
Every one is special at $3.50.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Fresh Gloves
of Gray Suede

will do wonders for any Autumn
costume. Women's gloves have
black or gray embroidery on the
backs, are pique sewn and have
one clasp at the wrists. They fit
smoothly and we'll and are excel
lent value at $1.s5 a pair.
tCentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
SISTERS TAKE SCHOOL SOON
Members Of Assumption Order VIII
Teach at Raven Hin

The Sisters of the Assumption, who
will be in charge Of the new college
for young women on the Raven Hill
property. donated TO Archbishop Dough
erty by Mrs. Anne Weishtman Penfeld,
will arrive in this city from France
carly in October. This order Of relig-
ious is recognized as one Of the foremost
teaching bodies in the world, especially
in regard to languages.
The Raven Hill property was the
country seat Of the late William
Weightman, and has been presented in
memory Of Mr.. Weightman and his
wife, the parents of Mrs. PenAeld, who
inherited the place and who, with her
husband, occupied It until recently.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Seek Msn fer slb.rlan s.rylos

A telegram has bean received at
the army recruiting ONCE, 1896 Arch
street, from the War Department urs.
Ing apecial efforts to obtain men for
service in Siberia. The department is
anxious that 1000 men be enlisted dur
Ing this month, and the officers are lend
ing every effort to lead the district In
che number Of men enlisted. Men who
have had previous service may enlist
fSr = year term, and viii receive sec-
opB enlistment ray, or they may sign
PIP ~ thf<t years, the period SLOWED
.ter EeN Rssruits'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
BlOOrnen"S and
MiddieS for Gyr11

Full boomers that can be worn
without skirts are made of glossy
black sateen, at $3.50, and of black
serge, at Sc. I
Sizes ID to 1S. )
Middies Of white jean are trim
med with white braid. Sizes II
years to 20. $3.50.
Skirt Store
(Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Dresses and Coats,
Looking to SchOOldayS

Interesting, pretty frocks OF
gingham, serge and jean have come
to make the prospect Of school
days look more rosy.
Pretty gingham frocks in ava
riety of plaids and stripes and
plain-color chambray frocks are
quite charmingly fashioned. Many
of them have pockets and some
have sashes. Sizes 6 to IA years.
$3.50, So and $3.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Regulation Frocks

are always neat and always look
we'll on every girl. OF white jean,
with cadet blue collars, or all in
cadet blue, they are finely tailored,
in sizes 6 to ID years. $3.50.
Blue serge regulations are trim
med with white, red, black or gold
braid on the collars and cuffs.
There are various models in sizes s
TO ID years. Sc, $3.50 and $10.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05

Pumps and spats are appearing more and more
as the days grow cooler Pumps Of patent leather
or black calfskin, with high or medium heels, are
$5.40 to $3.50 a pair. Spats So and $3.50
pair.
There is just one kind of shoe rnar neiongs TO
Autumn walks-hgh, dark caltskin lace SHOES with
medium or low heels $500 pair.
Black calfskin shoes with dark gray tops that
lace high add much of smartness to a tailored
costume They have welted soles and medium heels.
$500 pair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Children S
COfnbin atiOrl Suits

Comfortable ribbed white cot
ton suits have plenty of buttons
to hang the various little clothes
on and places for the hose-sup-
rorters. Low neck, sleeveless and
knee length, they are in 2 to IL
year sizes, at SOC.
(CeutraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Fashionable Furs
at Moderate Prices
Are Ready i'm tine
Down Stairs Store

Soft and lovely furs have come
back TO US for Autumn. There
are smart little single-skin scarfs,
throws and open pelts of a great
variety Of furs.
Opossum Lyn2
Squirrel Nutrta
Mink Fitch
Stone Murten Wolf
FoS Shank
Mole Rdccoon
Prices are moderate, and in
every instance the furs are
marked by their real names.
(MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
1000 COrsets Special at 85c

Corsets for slight to medum-stou figures included
There all sizes in the lot but not in every STYLE
Of the marked great deal and included
only because their sizes broken. a"<
Pink coses white corsets cosets that topes and
finished with elastic corse with fairly high bustnesyou will
find almost every kind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05

Long Collars of
Filet Lace
Special at SIS
There are rose patterns and
leaf patterns and conventional de-
signs exquisitely made entirely by
hand in the filet lace Of the long
collars.
Lace Has Come Into
Its Own
First at Monte Carlo, later in
the Spring at Paris, the vogue Of
lace kept increasing. And no
wonder! We have rediscovered
what our grandmothers knew
lace is an adjective to beauty.
,. New Lace Collars
..,. ,,- ST. to $5.75
are formed of net, Valenciennes
lace, shirred puffs of net and net
that is finely tucked. They are in
all the fashionable shapes.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
Warm Coats

girls of IL to is years made Of dark brown
closely fully lined has high collar and the belt
all around. $1950
15 to 49, made Of cheviot
verp velour large collars and there
both loose belted styles $780, S26 $SS6O and S3o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05


serge very Some of the serge ocs have
white Serge
tailored and there fos of veeteen Sizes 10 to 49,
$3.50 to $780,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05
loderutely Priced, for EUery Member
WOmerl's Autumn Footwear

WOmen's Ties and Pumps
Special at $500 Pair
Almost all sizes in each style. The ties are
of black patent leather tan calfskin and tan kid
skin; and the pumps of tan cslfskin.
Wnite Pumps and Ties
Less Than Half Price at So
Included are white leather and white canvas
pumps and ties in many styles. The sizes are
broken but there are all sizes in the lot
'tAuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-05

i'm Seven Models Special al Sl .SO
baste with touch of blue pink about
snowy white voe pad and spethese form
new bouses IN different models.
necks trimmed with checks OF
blue models and there roll collars other
Elouses.
white voe made various and Of them
have crisp white organdie collars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
COMMITTEE HEARS BIRMINGHAM FOLK
 ON LEASE SYSTEM
People Invited To Appear Before Legislators Next
 Saturday-Good Roads 7 and Convicts Subjects
RESOURCES.

If anyone in Birmingham, man, woman or child, has anything to say regar rding good roads, the means of procuring and maintaining them, or regarding the con- vict lease system, he will have opportun- ity to express himself Saturday
 The recess committee of the legislature named to consider these subjects and make report in the summer session will sit in the council chamber, city hall, Sat- urday from 10 until o'clock, and &C., cording to it's chairman, J. W. Green or Dallas, the meeting will be open to the public. He and other members are anx- ious for the people to give them their ideas relative to these two pertinent is- , sues.
 The committee since Monday has been in Jefferson county inquiring into condi : tions around coal mines in which state convicts are employed With this work they will continue busy today and tomor- row. Saturday, they will be ready to hear the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
SPANISH WAR VETS
 ID BE IN PARADE
167th Reception Committee Rec0nsiders Action When
 Interviewed by Soldiers

The Spanish-American war veterans will take part in the parade and reception to the 1s7th regiment when it comes to Birmingham. This was decided upon after conferences between the committee in charge of reception and parade ar engagements and representatives of the Spanish war veterans.
 The committee had previously decided to include in the parade only members of the 1s7th regiment and soldiers and sailors in other units in the service during the war in Europe, but on reconsideration all American soldiers, regardless of the war in which they served, were invited to participate.
 Through a misapprehension at the time, it was made to appear that the Spanish American veterans had been singled out. but such was not the case, the committee at no time having any intention of slight ing these men or in any way casting re- fections upon them.
 Sixteen uniformed members of the B1r- mingham camp, Spanish-Amerimn War Veterans, will be in the parade, and al other members will contribute in every way possible to the entertainment of the home coming soldiers and sailors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
AUBURN GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR IN CONCERT
 AT THE TUTWILER
Fine Programme Arranged and Local Boys Will Appear In Special Features-Dance To
 Follow

The Auburn Glee club, 9 in number, will arrive in Birmingham this morning and will appear in concert at the Tut wiler hotel this evening. A splendid pro- gramme has been arranged and the enter tainment promises to be one of the best given in this city in sometime.
 The selections of the trio composed or Neal Johnson D. c. Adams and Eugene Johnston will be among the feature, as will be the playing on a soap box" in- strument by Jack Link.
 The club has appeared in Prattv1lle. Union Springs and Montgomery with great success, and will go to Bessemer to- morrow night.
 Jack Hornady and Jack Link, both Bfr- mingham boys, will sing solos and the selections of the varsity four" and the saxophone quartet are expected to make a decided hit. A dance will follow the concert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
PITTS SELECTED AS
 REPRESENTATIVE AT ORATORICAL CONTEST
Birming gham- Southern Student To En- ter Contest For Cox Medal. Three Colleges To COmpete

At h preliminary oratorical contest held yesterday morning at Birmingham-South- ern college, Hugh S. Pitts was seelcted t' represent the college in the state oratorl- cal contest to be held early in May. Al this time the Cox medal, which is pre- sented by Professor Cox of Cox university of Georgia, will be awarded.
 MT. Pitts spoke on 'The League Of Ma tions," and represented Les Lettres l-it- erary society, while Ina Pegues. the other contestant from Birmngham-So Southern college represented the Clariosophic liter ary society and spoke on 'lmmortallty- The members of the faculty acted as judges.
 The schools participating in the state contest are Auburn, Howard and Blrmife ha Southern college. This state contes. has been held for a number of years anu much interest is being manifested in It py the various institutions having represeh- tatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
IS BROKEN
 IN CIRCUIT COURT
S50,000 Damages Claimed for Death of Walter w.
 Heckle

Twenty-t three damage suits were filed
 in the circuit court yesterday, and, ac-
 cording to court officials, this is the
 largest number being filed in one day in
 many months. Lucille Faith Heckle, az
 administratrix of the estate of Walter w Heckle, filed suit against Philander Pam
 ter for s25,00o, and against Lloyd M
 Wheeler and G. Nj. Morrison for $25VD
 damages, it being alleged that the auto
 mobile of the deefndants struck an auto
 mobile while Walter ". Heckle was
 riding and his death is alleged to have
 resulted from injuries received at that
 time.
 Suit was filed by Alvin Robertson
 against the Birmingham Railway, Light
 and Power company for sl50o0 damages
 for alleged personal injuries received riding was wrecked by the defendants
 and his death is alleged to have resulted
 from injuries received al that time. Forrest H. Wiggins filed suit against T. J. Caldwell and F. O. Watson, doing
 business as the Caldwell Ss Watson Foun- dry and Machine company, for s10,000 damages for alleged personal injuries Suit was filed by c. F. Beverly against the Republic Iron and Steel company for
 s5Oo0 damages for alleged personal in- juries H. Aronso filed suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for $25o0 damages for alleged personal injuries
 Suit was filed by Mary Miniard against Walter D. Hines as director general of the nailroads and of the Illinois Central Rail- road company for S2900 for alleged injuries received when an employe of the defend ant company failed to protect her from the abuse of negro woman while a pas senger on train of the defendant com pany.
 George w. Jones filed suit against the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company for $10O0 damages for alleged personal injuries. Suit was filed by Sam Porter against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for damages in the amount of 5000 for alleged person. al injuries. Manuel High filed suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries Sam Sanders filed suit against the Birmingham Rai.- way, Light and Power company for 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries. Suit was filed by Miss O. c. Evans against the Alabama Awning and Tent company for s5000 damages for alleged personal injuries received when an avn ing or part of same which the defendant company was erecting in front Of the Rainbow waist shop fell on her. Miss O. C. Evans filed suit against the Rainbow
 waist shop for 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
Auburn Alumni To
 Entertain Officers
Smoker To Be Prepared For the Artillery School Of
 Institute

Alumni of Auburn and members of the Glee club of Auburn will hold a meet ing at the Civic association cafe at O clock this afternoon for the purpose of arranging smoker to be held soon in honor of the officers in charge of the ar- tillery school at Auburn.
 At this smoker the officers will explain the method of instruction and other mat ters pertaining to the artillery school which has been established there by the government at an expense of about $25o,- GOO for equipment.
 The Auburn Glee club will give con- cert at the Tutwiler hotel tonight, and Birmingham alumni of that institution will take advantage of it's presence in the city to hold the meting scheduled for this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
LOCAL SUFFRAGISTS TO CELEBRATE VICTORY
 WON IN TENNESSEE
Wednesday At the Hillman Hotel the Glory Of the Volunteer State Will Be Sung-Mrs. War
 ner a Guest

Tn honor of the victory which suffra- gists of Tennessee recently scored, local the Hotel IIillman, l o'clock, nex' Wednesday.
 The local association will do honor to Tennessee. The day will be Tennessee Day There will be the flashnd the flower of the Volunteer State, and many men and women of Birmingham, native or that state, will be in attendance. There will be the singing of Tennessee's song. and praise through oratory, of Tennes- sees history
 It was announced last night that Mrs Leslie Warmer of Nashville, president or the Tennessee association, would be Tn at- tendance as the guest of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
NORTH ID DEP0RT NEGROES WM!H!QQLEFT WHO F0RFANCY WAGES Then the South Protested. Now It Tells Chicago That It Can't Send Them
 Homo

The time has como when the north cannot give employment to the negro who went abroad seek ing fancy wages. and the south. Just able to take care of the "faithful.- refuses to take him back.
 This fact came to light ye>tcr- day when the Chicago Association Of Commerce, in communication with Chambers of Commerce throughout the south, declared that the southern negro, in its midst. 2 was n sufferer, and that if the south wanted him back, the south could have him.
 The Montgomery Chamber Of Commerce declared, "No. thanks" It is anticipated that the Birmins- ham Chamber and all others in the south will make identical reply.
 At the time the negro went north, the south protested but to little avail The time has come when the south does not want the wnndercr as much as the wandcrcr wants the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
War Savings Still
 Marches Merrily On
Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow
 CT Company Employes Organize Yesterday

Employes of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company yesterday or ganized a war savings society with large membership.
 Thomas Cobb, field representative In charge of work among the commerciai and industrial establishments, aided Ill the organization and states that the men mel are veky enthusiastic and expect uiti- mately to have 240 members.
 J. H. Jackson, school representative or ganized 14 societies in the South High- lands and Lakeview schools Tuesday ana yesterday. He goes to Montgomery to- day to confer with w. G. Cooper. educa. tional director of War Savings Tn ene Sixth district.
 Z E. Bellah, in charge Of postoIlice work, has. returned from south Alabama where he rep6rts the people very entnu- siastic over the savings societies.
 Mrs R. F. Johnston, state chairman ', the women's war savings committee. re turns home today after organiza,lon " r Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
RIG STILL CAPTURED BY DEPUTY MARSHALL
Illicit Still of 100-Gallon Capacity
 Seized Near Quinton

Wiley Dison was arrested yesterday by Richard Bates, deputy United States marshal; Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Clark Adair Deputy Sheriff J. R. Mooney when 1o0-gaNon capac- ity still was raided near Quinton. The officers received a tip that a large still was being operated in this section and went to investigate.
 On reaching the scene the nfountaineers were armed with 3o-O rifles and several shots were exchanged between men and the officers, although no one was i'm jured Dison was arrested, but his two companions made their escape. Eight hundred gallons of mash was confiscated and the still destroyed.
 Dison was placed in the Jasper jail on a charge of illicit distil1ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
MOREHEAD GLEE CLUB
 AT COLORED CHURCH
Tomorrow Night Kemper, Famous Negro Musician, Will Appear.
 Choice Programme

musical treat is to be offered at the sixteenth Street Colored Baptist church tomorrow night whom the Morehead col lege glee club and orchestra. of Atlanta will appear in concert.
 The organization has wide reputa- tion. For 10 years it has been under the leadership of Prof. Kemper liar roId regarded by many as the apiest musician of the negro race.
 A choice programme will be presented. Seats will be reserved as usual for white music lovers. There will be a special matinee for school children only Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
Bishop McCoy's Will
 PrObated Yesterday

The will of the late Bishop James A. Mccoy was probated yesterday. All in surance, household and personal effects were left to his widow, Mrs. Mary N. Me- Gov. The remainder of the estate was left to Mrs Mccoy and the children, Will liam Mccoy, Margaret Mccoy, Jean Me Gov and James A. Mccoy, Jr. Mrs. Me Gov and the Birmingham Trust and Saw ings company were appointed executors and trustees of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
SUBSIDY ESSENTIAL
 FOR GREAT MARINE SAYS MIR. bANKHEAD
And Subsidy Is An Evil" Adds Member-Speaks to JOycrOfters on Rehabili-
 tatiOn and Education

The merchant marine Is to be one of the very big problems Con- gross. in the ensuing session, will be called upon to solve, according to Representative Bankhead Of the yesterday In Birmingham.
 Mir, Bankhead is n member of the committee on merchant marine. and will actively aid in framing necessary legislation. At the pres ent moment the problem to him is an unsoIyed problem. It Is his opinion that subsidy must he pro vided or the undertaking will prove fruiticss, and that subsidy has cer- tain exceedingly bad features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-24
Mayor of Illinois City

James A. Worsham, who was at one time general manager of a coal mining company in the Birmingham district, has recently been elected mayor of Maroa, III. MT. Worsham is secretary and gen. eral manager of the Maroa Manufacturing company, manufacturers of grain elevator and loading machinery.