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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

sanitation, welfare, recreation and social activities, and in maintaining the spirit of organized community life brought about during the war.
 Sec. f. The council is empowered to call upon state departments and other officials of the state or any political sub- division thereof for information requested by the federal government or state gov ernment for use in meeting all problems growing out of the after-war period Of readjustment.
 Sec 5. The council is empowered to employ such clerical and other assist ance as may be necessary for the con duct of it's work, provided that the per sons engaged under this section and the salaries fixed by the council shall be first approved by the governor.
 Sec. $. The council shall be empowered to organize such subordinate bodies as may be advisable in promoting it's work provided, however. that no appolntee under this section shall receive any com pensation from the council for serVices rendered.
 Sec. '. For the execution of the provi- sions of this act, there is hereby approprl- ated the sum of $5O00 such fractional part thereof as may be needed, provided that no sum shall be expended except upon voucher expressly approved by the governor.
 Sec. s. The council is hereby created for the duration of the emergencies arls- ing out of the previous existence or the war, and is subject to dissolution at the discretion of the governor.
 Sec. g. This act shall take effect on and after it's approval by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Captain Fink Will Dispose of Waste
 Materials and Salvage
Representative of Quartermaster's Department at Washington in
 City to Arrange Sale

Capt. B. R. Fink, Jr., of the salvage division of the quartermaster's depart ment at Washington, is in Birmingham arranging to dispose of waste mate rials accumulated at the camps in this country during the last year or two.
 T have been here several days" said Captain Fink, trying to ascertain market conditions in this section and to make arrangements with a numb CT of companies to handle the salvaged materials for the quartermaster de- partment."
 These waste materials include all kinds of metals. such as tin cans, baling
 wire, sheet iron, melting steel, scrap iron and burlap and burlap sacks, and all kinds of junk materials.
 The department also has accumulated a large quantity of blankets, other than the regulation kind. shirts, under wear and clothing that will be disposed of These articles of wearing apparel have been worn. but laundered, steril- ized and put in first-class sanitary condition.
 ''The government has been selling off its horses and mules and wagons at the different cantonments, or rather giving them away said Captain Fink. Some of the animals have sold for ridiculously low prices. just mere pittance of what they cost the govern
 ment, notwithstanding they are fine animals and in the very best condition.' Captain Fink is at the Tutwiler hotel and expects to remain here one or two days longer He suggests that any per- 1 son who wishes to buy any of the ma l terials salvaged by the quartermaster department communicate with the of | flee of the director of storage, salvage division, quartermaster department, ! Washington D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Ratification Definitely
 Refused by Connecticut
By Associated Press

Hartford, Conn.,, February 11.-Ratiii- cation of the federal prohibition amend ment by the Connecticut legislature has been definitely refused The house this afternoon voted for ratification and re- fused to reconsider this action, and as the senate last week refused to ratify and refused to reconsider it's vote, the senate joint resolution. used as the me- dium upon which vote was obtained, falls between the two branches
 The house vote was 153 ayes, 96 nays The house will return the resolution to the senate and tomorrow the presiding officer of the senate will rule whether the matter can again be placed before that body. The senate vote against rat ification was 20 to IA and the majority had the votes to override ruling to admit it or to table motion made for the "drys'to reconsider and concur with the house, should such motion be ac- cepted by the chair.
 There Is little likelihood. however, of anything further being done with the resolution this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
COUGHED BOTH
 DAY AND NIGHT Appetite Had Failed and Nothing Tasted Good FEELS LIKE NEW MAN Cough Left After a Few
 Doses of Lung-Vita

''I can gladly tell you that Lung-Vita has cured me- says Mir. J. M. Mullins, who lives at 22s Edmonds St., Brming- ham, Ala, in a statement he gave sew eral days ago.
 ''I had an awful cough that would worry me day and night and especially during the night continued MT. Mullins. Night after night I would wake with coughing spell and I would begin to think I would never get back to sleep again. My appetite had failed me and nothing I ate tasted good. But after few doses of Lung-Vita the cough sub sided and my appetite began to pick up. feel like a new man now and will al- ways praise Lung-Vita for what it has done for me-
 Your druggist or dealer should handle I.ung-Vita, but should he not be able to supply you, write Nashville Medicine Co.,, Nashville, Tenn, for free booklet tell ing more about this wonderful medi- cine-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
DELPHIAN CLUB

An unusually interesting meeting of the Ersley Highland chapter of the Delphan cub was held with Mrs. J. J. Walker yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lawrence Pennington was leader and the pro- gramme follows: ''Hayne Webster De- bate," Mrs. w. w. McTyere "The Re construction Period and the Effects of the Death of Lincoln," Mrs. ]. Ellis Brown; Sketch of Lincoln, the New South CHenry W. Grady). Mrs. W. w. Garrett, Jr.; "The Ku-Klux Klan," Mrs. E. B. Kilgore. During the social hour the hostess served a plate luncheon, as- sisted by Mrs. Charles Trump Owens. Baskets of lavendar and white sweet peas suggested springlike note.
 Besides the club members Mrs. Walk el had as her guests Mrs. w. F.. Turnip- seed, Mrs. J. T. Lowry, Mrs. c. C. Burk, Mrs. c. A. Wilmer of Pittsburg, Miss Lila Motlow of Fayetteville, Tenn, Mrs. Charles Trump Owens and Mrs. Conrad Baterweg.
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with appeals in either case direct to the supreme court.
 Tn my judgment, a system along this line can be worked out so as to, in most cases, limit cases to two hear ings, the one ping the original trial In the lower court and the other being a review of that trial In the supreme court. This eliminates nearly all of the lost motion and insures speedy trial with the least possible cost.
 Tn further support of the idea in the next preceding paragraph I will state that my experience has been that probably no less than 49 out of 50 cases complaints of enormous costs and long drawnout litigation over small matters is found in the fact of multiplied appeals. For instance. un- der our present system a person files detinue suit in a justice or inferior court for $10 pig and the case is open to five trials without a chance to avoid it unless the juice gives out or the parties cease to be stubborn. In such q case the case may be tried before the justice and the loser al . peals to a jury before the iusice. and 1t Is tried before that jury, and tn ;, loser appeals to the circuit court an1 the case is tried there, and the loser appeals to the court of appeals, and the case is tried there: the loser carries the case to the supreme court and the case Is tried there By this time the costs have probably run up to no less than s200. I know of a SIP calf case that is reported to have gone this round with the result that the costs were over s400. I never verified the figures. but have reason to believe they are true
 In my opinion, there has been much energy wasted in trying to reform at the wrong place at the expense Of justice. My suggestion will require constitutional treatment, but we should give if that; the case deserves it.
 If you think these suggestions are worthy of public consideration you may publish this letter. and If not use it as may seem best to you.
 Yours very truly,
 w. S. WEIGH. , BeSsemer FebruarY & 191o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
PERSONALS

E. J. Lieper an engineer with the nitrate plant at Sheffield is the guest of w. H. Stevens.
 Herman Bains and Sam Pugh have re- turned from a visit to Grenada, Miss.
 Miss Sadie Phelps arrived at home Tuesday night from Brenau college, called by the critical illness of her mother. Mrs $. II. Phelps.
 Mrs. George Mohns of Louisville has been called to the city on account of the serious Illness of her brother, Dr. Wood Price.
 The condition of Dr. Wood Price. who is ill of pneumonia at the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan shows no improve ment.
 Miss Thera Garrin will leave Wednes- day for Rome Ga. where she will visit her grandmother. Mrs. J. w. Garrn.
 Dr. J. E. Baydes. who has recently been in Galveston, Tex, is in the city en route to visit his mother in Mem phis.
 Mrs J. A. Shamburger is the guest of Mrs. Cora Handy. Maj. William Kennedy is the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Ken nedy on Berkeley avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
''WORTH HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOTTLE" Railroad Man Praises Tan Says Wife Goes About
 Now With Old-Time Energy

My wife says Tanlac has been worth a. hundred dollars bottle to her and I fully agree with her, said J. G. Mich ols of All Summit street, Kansas City, Mo, an employe of the Missouri Pacific Railroad there.
 .i'For three years," he continued, my wife suffered greatly from stomach trou- ble, her appetite was poor and her food caused gas to form and she was miser- able for hours afterwards. She was so nervous that she seldom got good nights rest and felt so tired and worn ont that she could hardly get out of bed in the mornings; she kept losing weight and strength till she could hardly keep on her feet.
 nSoon after starting on Tanlac her ap- petite returned and she can now eat any thing she wants and it never gives her aI:y trouble. Her stomach is in fine condition, her nervousness is gone and she sleeps like baby. She says she is in better health than she has been in q long tune, and she now goes about her housework with all her old-time strength and energy
 .Tanlac is sold in Birmingham by Eu- gene Jacobs drug store and Patton Pop, Drug company, and by the leading e druggists in practically every city, town afiG village in America.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Leeds Wagon Mines
 Have 50-Ton Capacity

Developments at the properties of the Cahaba Coal Mining company near Leeds have progressed to the point where the owners expect to be produc- ing from 40 to 50 tons a day within the next week or two. Deliveries of the coal from these mines will be made by wagons and trucks to Leeds, number of wagons and trucks being used in this service.
 The houses at the old Henryellen mine will be used by the company to house its employees a bridge having been built across the Cahaba river at Sanson's mill for their convenience in crossing the river to the company's mines.
 The officers of the Cahaba Coal Min ing company are: President, Capt J. M. sharp; vice president and treasurer. W. R. Little; secretary, Dr. T. E. Whit more; general manager, c. S. Whitmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
ALLOTMENT OF WORK

The allotment of work for the Besse-
 ner Red Cross branch will be at the headquarters Friday and members who desire may call for sewing. The Bel gan refugee garments being made by the Red Cross have been changed from the shirts to layettes, and it is thought that members will find them more attractive
 Members of the branch are being given decorations for service rendered during the war. Every member who has given 75 hours work to the branch prior to September 1915, will be given a Red Cross circle, and to those who have spent l03 hours in knitting, sewing or making surgical dressings will be given an honor bar. All who are entitled to these decorations may receive them by call ing at the workroom in the Realty build ing. A large number of knitted socks will be taken into the Jefferson county headquarters Wednesday from the Bes- semer branch -:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Nine Vessels Sail
 With 12,00O Troops
ax A,.ee,,..a rr.,.

Washington. February u.-Departure from France of seven transports and two warships carrying approximately 12.0OO home coming troops was announced today by the war department. They will ar rive at New York and Newport News between February 16 and 20.
 The transports are the Ortega. Canopic, Rotterdam. Norhland and West Durfee for New York and the President Grant and Tiger for Newport News. The bat tleship Georgia goes to Newport News and the cruiser St. Louis to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
"The End of the Road" at
 the Franklin Theatre

The war department film, "The End of the Road" will be shown all day and evening tomorrow at the Franklin theatre, Ensley, to women and girls. This film is a part of the educational movement for social hygiene which is being promulgated by the government. The film depicts certain social problems in their relation to women, and Is in tended to stimulate and strengthen the effort being made to teach the woman hood of the country the vital need of social adjustments.
 The showing of the seven reels Ahich cc impose the film requires about two hours. The first showing will com mence at 10 a. m. and during the day each performance will begin -an the even hours. the last at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
COLONIAL, TEA

The colonial silver tea given at the home of Mrs. J. J. Gober with Mrs. R. W. Little and Mrs. A. H. Young joint hostesses, was pretty affair of yester- day. The hostesses and performers were ir colonial costumes. The meeting was opened with America" Mrs George Boyd led the devotional; little Barnie Stewart represented the Missionary Voice." Mrs. J. s. Hamilton gave a three minute talk on "The Mother of Method ism" Mrs. Frances Phillips gave a group of old-fa shioned songs. An auto con test followed the programme in which Mrs. Letson received the prize. The guests concluded the programme by sing ing "The Star-Spangled Banner" Sand wiches and coffee were served. About 20 guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February u.-(Special.)-D Julia Crotty. noted lecturer on social hygiene. will be in the city early next week and will give series of lectures. Arrangements are being made with Prof. C. C. Mosely. principal of tn High school, for lectures to be given to the 'teen-age girls in the schools. She will also speak to the mothers and club women while she is featuring in this city. pr. Crotty has been in ths district for several weeks and has given many lectures that have been instructive and helpful
 Quite an increase has been made in the enrolment of the pupils in the public schools for the second semester, and it is thought that it will be necessary to secure the services of an additional teacher in the grammar school, Jaccord- ing to Prof. L.. l.. Yam. The matter will be presented to the board of education at the next meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
LOUIS A. CARLISLE

News was received in Bessmer Tues day of the death of Louis A. Carlisle in Memphis, which occurred Monday night. MT. Carlisle formerly lived here and has q large circle of friends who will re- gret to learn of his death. He was 37 years of age and was at the time of his death manager of the Lawo Coal company in Memphis. While residing here MT. Carlisle, married Miss Mamie Matthews. who survives him He at one time served as alderman in the city council The remains will be shipped to Bessemer and the funeral party will leave from Huey 6 McConnells 5parlors at o'clock, the services taking place at the chapel at Elmwood cemetery at 3 o'clock. The following pallbearers have been selected: Henry T. DeBardenleben. w. C. Adams C. w. Nixon, Lee Moody Ed Read and T. A. Evans of Memphis.
 C. T. Fitts, aged t2 years. died at his residence, 725 Center street, Jonesboro, Monday afternoon, following lingering illness of pulmonary tuberculosis Fun eral services were held from the resi- dence Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, the Rev. w. R. Battle officiating. In torment was made at Saddler's ceme tery. MT. Fitts is survived by his wife and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
ODD FELLOWS MEET
 AT FRATERNAL HALL
District Convention Officers Elected-Newcastle Se-
 lected as Next Place
 of Meeting

J. M. Crow of Huffman was elected district president and Newcastle se- lected as the next place of meeting at the closing session of the fifteenth semi~annual district convention of the Independent Order of odd Fellows held yesterday at Fraterna1 hall. Practical ly every Odd Fellow lodge in the county was represented, fully 150 delegates being in attendance.
 The convention was opened yester- day morning by President Thomas R.. Walker of Vivian, and much business of interest to the order was trans acted
 Grand Master Palmer P. Daugette phans Home at Cullrnan and made a strong appeal for the liquidation of the debt outstanding against the home. He also spoke of the general conditions of the order throughout the county and state, which he declared was very encouraging. As in response to the ap- peal of the grand master, J. B. Couch of Avondale lodge turned in S16O from the Home club. A collection was talk en among the delegates which netted $55
 In the course of his remarks Grand Master Daugette paid fine compliment to the work of the District Deputy Grand Master J. G. Grimes of Walker county stating that largely to his un- tIring efforts Walker county had stood at the head of the list for increased membership for the past two terms. A pleasant feature was the barbe- cue dinner served during the noon re- cess by a committee headed by Past Grand Master Jake Burger. Other
 members of the committee were N. T. Overall, W. IT. Hoglan, George M Ed monds and w. s. S.>Hammett The local lodges were hosts to the convention. Election of officers resulted as fol- lows: J. H. Crow, Huffman. president; w. M. Whitworth, Avondale, first vice president; N T. Overall. Mineral City. second vice president; Frank c. Baker, Sandusky, secretary and treasurer; Simon Scharss. woodlawn, inside guardian; w. D. Kemp. Woodlawn, war den; w. H. Hobler. Mineral City, con ductor; w J. Ryan. Triple Link, outside guardian; P. c. Cassidy, West End, cha plain.
 The Daughters of Rebellah also held an interesting convention yester- day at Fraternal hall, which was well attended by delegates from the lodges of the district. Mrs. Belle Rowell pre- sided feature of the meeting was the exemplifcation of the Rebekah de- grees by Victoria lodge of Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Net after taxes s4.ss2 sa2 1.a..

Net after taxes s4,662 s 992 1.942. Available for interest on bonds,
 interest on consumers deposits,
 amortization of discounts.
 depreciation and renewals re- serves 'If MT. Harold wishes correspondin2s figures for the year 1917 for the sake of comparison. or if any other figures in this connection are desired, we shall be glad to furnish them upon request; Yours very truly.
 "J. S. PEVEAR. Gen. Mgr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
STONEWALL CHAPTER

Mrs. J. w. Gam was hostess to the monthly meeting of Stonewall Chapter, Urited Daughters of the Confectionery, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. w. B. Cooper gave a sketch of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Miss Olivia Swann gave in terestng reading and the members sang "The Bonnie Blue Flag" and 'Old Black Joe." The hostess served ices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
NEWS OF ENSLEY

pr. Julia Crotty will appear before the Ensley High school girls Thursday after noon immediately after school under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher Improve ment association. This organization has the cooperation of the federated clubs and Mothers Twentieth Century club, who have previously had Dr. Crotty to speak to them. The address Thursday afternoon will be one not heard before In Ensley and all mothers and teachers of the Greater Ensley district are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

The Progressive Study club will not meet Thursday afternoon, but the mem bers will attend the showing of the gov ernment film on Social Hygiene" at the Franklin theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

To Cure Habituas Constipation. Take "LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' fos two or three weeks. A Liquid Toni: Laxative. Pleasant to Take. soc IL Regulates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
ABOUT COMING HOME

quite an admission for them when it was announced that all of Mrs. Wilson's clothes came from America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

Mrs. J. C. Bryant will be hostess to the Sesame club Friday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

Mrs. C. A. Wilmer of Pttsburg is the guest of Mrs. J. c. Barrett on Ensley avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

The government film, "The End of the Road,' will be shown all day Thursday at the Franklin theatre and all persons over IA years of age will be admitted. This picture portrays the evil of social conditions and teaches the great lesson of social hygiene"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
Lieut.. Leon c. Bradley
 Tells How Boys Still in
 France Pass Away Time
(Continued from Page Five)

marching toward Metz to take part in an offensive which the Americans were about to launch when the end came. The place we are in is in the St. Mihiel salient and was a kind of NO Mans Land for several years. The scenery consists mostly of barbed wire entan- elements demolished trenches and de- stroyed villages. Among the chief places of amusement might be mentioned a Boche prison camp and, large Boche cemetery.
 "I have recently had leave-my first regular leave in 16 months. Of course. theoretically, I have been entitled to one every four months, but something al ways happened or circumstances were such that I could not afford to be away. I was away about two weeks. and was fortunate in having it during the Christi mas and New Year season. Paris and Nice were the principal objectives with one day each at Lyons and Marseilles, where I had friends. Of course, had to go to Monte Carlo. but as officers and men in the allied armiesaare not allowed to turn the wheel, there was no run on the bank that day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
REVENUE FROM
 GAS DEPARTMENT
 GIVEN BY PEVEAR
General Manager of B. R., l.. X P. Co. Makes Public Figures for Three
 Months

At the request of the Birmingham Civic association. General Manager J. s. Pevear of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has made public figures showing the revenue, expenses and profit of the gas depart ment of his company during the last three months of 1918.
 The letter. which is addressed to Publicity Representative John Spar row. who transmitted the request, is as follows:
 February 10, 1919: MT. John Sparrow, Publicity Repre- sentative, Birmingham, Ala:
 Complying with your request for information for Mir. C. |. Harold. sec retary and manager of the Civic asso- citation, as to the revenues of our gas department for October, November and December of 1918, and if possible for January. I regret that our figures are not yet available for January.
 T give you below. in tabulated form. condensed statement of the gross revenue and expense of the gas depart ment for october, November and De- cember. 1918
 "Mr. Harold asked for the total rev enue from the gas department, but in order that we may be sure that he re- ceives exactly what he desires, an giving the gross revenue, the operat- ing expense, and net revenue:
 Oct. Nov. Dec. Gross revenue.s47,121 $4S,074 $51,342 Oper. exp. ... 37,549 43,479 4S.S19
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EXPENSES OF TRAVELLING

Just before I went on my leave purchased new coat and cap. But before I got back discovered that the initial cost of these articles was prob ably less than the sum had to pay for checking them to boys. girls, old men and women at hotels. cafes ant theatres during the time I was gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12

Gross revenue.s47,121 $4S,O74 s51,54a Oper. exp. .... 37,549 43,479 4S,S19