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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Supreme Court Decisions

c. H. Dozer vs. Wizard. Investment company, Perry circuit court: affirmed.
 B. S. Brown vs D. T. Thomas ct al., Dale circuit court; affirmed.
 H. H. White vs. James Harrison ct al, Coffee circuit court: affirmed.
 American Bottle company vs T. L. Finney. Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded
 Woodward Iron company vs. John Gamble. Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 J. J. Williams vs. J. H. Holder ct al. Jackson circuit court; affirmed.
 Gardner, J.-Dixie Lumber company vs affirmed.
 City of Mobile ct al. vs. Edward C. Rush, Mobile circuit court; affirmed. IT. M. Friedenthal vs. Charles Il Goodloe, Mobile circuit court; affirmed. Sue Stanley vs. Wash J. Stanley, Choc- Jaw probate court; affirmed. Lula Pitcher ct al. vs M. J. Surles Houston circuit court; affirmed. w. R. Lowery ct al. vs D. F.. Green as superintendent of banks, Chiffon cir cult court; affirmed. Vera Stacy Cook vs. H. F. Williams trustee, Pickens circuit court; affirmed oscar F. Wright vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company Lawrence circuit court; reversed and remanded. James w. Baker, trustee, vs. James l. Sparke ct al Marshall circuit court; re- versed and remanded. Per Curiam-Grand Bay Land company vs. J. M Simpson, Mobile circuit court affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
GRAY MAKES SECOND
 ESCAPE FROM JAIL
Texas Sleuth Plays Seesaw With Negro Escape With
 Painful Result

For the second time in two days L.. stealing an automobile in Texas, sawed his way through his prison bars to lib- erty. With two other prisoners Gray broke jail Wednesday morning, but was almost immediately recaptured. Yester- day morning he was again missing, hav ing sawed his way through two barred windows. This time he made good his escape, and as yet has not been recap tured.
 Jail officials are at loss to account for the possession of the saw by Gray, as he had been searched carefully, and it is said a close watch was kept on him since his first escape. Outside aid is suspected.
 Mrs. L. Gray, wife of the escape, has been arrested by Detective Richardson on a charge of having been implicated in the automobile thefts charged against her husband.
 C. S. Baird, a detective of Dallas, Tex, arrived in Birmingham yesterday morn ing for the purpose of taking Gray back to Texas, where it is alleged he had sto- len some automobiles. When he got here, however, the bird had flown
 While waiting for developments he yac- companied city detectives on a search for Albert Fuller, negro, an alleged escape from the county ro2ds. They found vul- Ter in loft at 1905 Twenty-second street, and Baird climbed into the loft after the prisoner. He stepped on a loose plank, on the other end of which stood the pris- oner As the officer stepped. on Fuller stWepped off and the Texas sleuth was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02

Montgomery, May 1.-(Special.)-Decis- ions handed down by the supreme court on Thursday follow;
 Anderson, c. J.-Bill Johnson vs. Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company, Jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-United States Lumber and Cotton company vs F. w. Cole, ct a,s, Washington circuit court; affirmed.
 Samuel Zimmer vs. Peoples bank of Mobile. Mobile circuit court, affirmed.
 George c. Locker vs. Cuff Coast fair, Mobile circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 Montgomery Bank and Trust company vs. J. W. Kelly, Montgomery circuit court; affirmed
 W A. Bellingrath vs. c. w. Anderson Montgomery circuit court; affirmed.
 c. Scheussler & Sons vs. Lon Heard Tallapoosa circuit court; affirmed.
 Mutual Loan society vs. G. K. Let son, Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Leo Jones ct al. vs. Woodward Iron company, Jefferson circuit court, Besse- mer division; reversed and remanded.
 J. E. Tucker vs. John Speer, Cherokee circuit court; reversed and remanded
 D. C. Finney vs. A. W. Newson, Mad ison circuit court; affirmed.
 P. M. Metcalf vs. G. D. Griffith ct al Geneva circuit court; affirmed.
 Sayre, J.-Catherine Bancroft vs. Will liam Wizard Mobile circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
DRAMA PRESENTED
 BY ST. PAUL s PUPILS

There were few empty seats in, inc Jefferson theatre last night when me pupils of St. Pauls parochial school ap- neared in a romantic drama, "Coaina, the Indian Rose.'
 Former pupils, now grown-ups, as- sisted and the acting was excellent and would have reflected credit uron high-class professionals.
 The scene of the play was laid in an Indian village of Canada. The dramatic personae included the fol- lowing:
 Coaina To-hic)-The Indian Rose. Mrs A. Lucas.
 Winona-Her cousin, Mrs B. Wig ilante.
 Altontin non-Winona's mother, Miss Marcella Coyle
 Tarrahee, Cyril-Chief of the Algon- quins, Miss c. Colgan
 Adlreek (Deer)--Pagan chief of the Iroquois, Miss L. Meyer. Father Eteinne-Missionary, John w. Dillon.
 Makee (Knife)-Old pagan Indian, Miss A. Egan. Indian Women-Miss, M Dulion, Miss M. Carlen. Miss N. Colgan, Miss Duffin. l Indian Girls-Rana, Miss E. Chain; | Zamilda. Miss Mary Colgan; Coramba, Miss M. Chambers. " l The plot turned on love, jealousy and revenge with truth finally triumphant as truth must always be to make a | happy ending. In the concluding scene l Indians prepare for the wedding of Tarrahee and Coaina The stage settings were realistic and l the costumes picturesque. Among 1 striking features were the bow and arrow drill and artistic posing. The l effect was heightened by the modesty 1 of individual players and grace of the l ensemble. The heroine sang sweetly and made a fine impression in all hel l scenes
 l Music between the acts: l Les Huguenots "Nobles Seigneurs' i Cavatina. Mrs. Burton Smith. l "Il Bacio' (The Kiss Song)-L Arditi, Miss Marguerite Antwine; ac, companist Mrs. Nora Colgan. l Mignon "Je suis Titania"-Polonaise
 Mrs. Burton Smith. Romeo ct Juliette: "Ah! Je yea,
 vivre," Mrs. Burton Smith, accompan ist, Mrs Edmund Rauwald.
 Mrs. Smith and Miss Antwine eacf
 had charming stage presence ant each revealed beautiful voice ant
 real artistry. The applause was mos ] cordial and each vocalist favored th' audience with an encore song. 1 The entertainment was given for thu
 benefit of the parochial school build | ing fund and a substantial net sum wa. 1 realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
SURRENDERED SUB
 AT MOBILE MAY 28
By Associated Press

Washington, May 1.-The itinerary of the UB-s8 one of the five surrendered German submarines which recently ar rived in this country to be used during the Victory Liberty Loan campaign, was announced today by the navy depart ment The commander of the vessel has teen instructed to cooperate with civic authorities and committees of Victory Loan workers in each of the cities visited.
 The submarine. escorted by the coast guard cutter Tuscarora, will leave New York May 5 arriving at Savannah, Ga., May g. After staying three days at Sa- vannah the submarine will go to Jack sonville, arriving May F. Leaving Jack sonville May IS, the boat should reach Key West May IT, It will remain at Key West two days before going to Tampa for two days. The next port of call will be Pensacola, where it is due May 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
SMITH ID SPEAK AT
 C|WTAN LUNCHEON
Representative to Tell What War Camp Service Means
 to City

K. F. Smith, special representative of the war camp community service, will be the guest of honor at the Civitan luncheon .' Friday and will make an address. The affair will be held at the Southern club and will begin at 1 o'clock. The following notice has been sent to the members of the club by Secretary Akers:
 Fellow Civitan:-Heres some snGppy news for you. What do you know about the war camp community service? Prob ably not any more than the next man which isn't enough to hurt. And yet as a builder of good citizenship, you should know all about it.
 Realizing this. our president, 'Co-opera- ton Shropshire. has invited k. F. Smith, special representative of the war camp community service, to be our guest of honor at next Fridays luncheon, and he has accepted.
 S'Mr. Smith will speak on The War Camp Community Service-What It Means To Birmin gham and Birmingham's s Soldiers Some subject, Fellow Civitan, and MT. Smith is the boy who knows how to handle it. You can't afford to miss this treat, and President Shropshire in inmates that he has some other attractive features ready to spring.
 Come and bring guest Be sure to ccme. Southern club, Friday, o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Transport Sailings
 Announced Yesterday
Uv AAsociated Press

By Associated Press
 Washington, May 1.-Transport sail ings were announced today as follows:
 Transport Re DItalia, due at New York May 10, has on board the head quarters of the Second field army; com- panies A and c and medical detaca- men., 3O3d field battalion signal corps; 10 casual companies and 21 casual of- ficers.
 The transport Hudson, due at New York about May 10, is bringing the headquarters company. sanitary de- tachment of Company M, S25th infan- try, Eighty-second division; four cas- ual companies and detachments of Companies A and K, 15Sth infantry, Fortieth division.
 The transport Edgar Luckenbach, due at Philadelphia May 12 has on board headquarters. medical detaCh- ment, machine gun and headquarters companies and Companies A to E, in : elusive. of the 10th infantry, Twenty 1 eighth division, and Company M. 10sth l infantry, also of the Twenty eighth. 1 The transport Santa Olivia will ar rive at Philadelphia about May 1s with 1 headquarters and medical detachme at of Second and Third battalions. Com panies to M, inclusive, 10th infan-
 try, and detachment of the 10Sth ma
 chine gun battalion of the Twenty eighth division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
WAR P|CTURESAT i RECRUITING OFFICE
Over 100 Men Volunteer for Army Service-Informa-
 tiOn Bureau Opened

NDuring the month of April 120 men were accepted at the local army re- cruiting station, and of this number 53 enlisted at the Birmingham station, while the remainder volunteered at the eight sub-s stations in various sections of the state.
 An attractive room. provided with current literature, stationary, pen and ink and various other things that go to make room homelike, has been fitted up at the local station for the
 use of all men in the service and their
 friends. This will also serve as an in- formation bureau for men interested in any way in things pertaining to the service.
 An interesting feature of the decora- tions of the room are the large col lection of war pictures that were taken by the signal corps for the his | torical branch of the war plans divi- sion. These are real scenes of action | on the western front, taken during the big drives for the purpose of making l them part of the history of the war Lists are available covering thousands of these pictures which can be bought l if desired.
 There are several hundred showing | the activities of the famous Rainbow
 division in camp and on the front
 These pictures are not made to sell l said Captain J. c. Bentley, but the 1 government, realizing the interest at
 tached to them, ia having prints made l for the use of those desiring them A young fellow came up yesterday an6 wanted to know about getting some
 copies of pictures of the artillery which
 booth"
 | The public is invited to visit the army information bureau and inspec | these pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
AT THE FIRST SIGN
 OF BILI0USNESS
 TAKE A CAL0TAB
The New Nausealess Calo- mel That Does the Work Without the Slightest Un- pleasantness or Danger of Salvation.

Ask your doctor and he will tell you that calomel is the best and only sure remedy for lazy liver, biliousness, in- digestion and constipation Now that all of it's unpleasant and dangerous quail ties have been removed. calomel in the form of Calotabs. is the easiest and most pleasant of all laxatives to take. One tablet at bedtime with a swallow of Water-thats all. No taste, no griping no nausea no salts. In the morning, you feel simply fine-,live,, wide awake energetic. strong and with a hearty ap- petite for breakfast. Eat what you please and go about your work-nc danger of salvation.
 Calotabs are sold only in origina sealed packages, price thirty five cents. Your druggist recomm ends ant guarantees Calotabs by offering to re. fund the price if you are not delighted with them-AdV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Associated Press Summary
 or International Situation

Ambnssador Matsui Japan. The Italians were unrepresented.
 No official information has yet been vouchsafed as to the exact date for rendering the peace treaty t the Germans. Friday, Saturday. and even Monday. have been unOf- dcialIy mentioned as the probable momentous day.
 The Japanese question having been settled, and neither side to the controversy over Italy's claims to Plume and the DaImatian coast having eviDced any intention of seeking to continue discussion of them. Thursday in peace conference circles was relatively quiet. Num- crous small details of the peace treaty, including the disposition of the German cable lines, were dis cussed by the council of three in the morning, while in the afternoon there was a meeting at the French foreign ministry of the council, the foreign ministers and members of the war council.
 Both houses of the Chinese par lament have prOteSted HEAinst the award of liiaO-Chau to the Japan ese and requested the uncOndf- tionaI return of this strategic sea- port to China and likewise the ab- rOgation of concessions on the Shantunk peninsula. China's dele gates to the peace conference have asked, for an official statement of the kiao-Chau decision by the council of three.
 An appeal has been made by the Hungarian government for cessa- tion of hOstilities by the Ruman- ians, who recently have been mak- ing their way rapidly toward Buda- pest. A similar proposal has been made to the JugO-Slavs, with an offer of territorial concessions for acquiescence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
SOVEREIGN TONIC BUILDS YOU UP.

When your health has been un1er- mined by worry or overwork. when your vitality is lowered. when you have that don't care rap feeling. when your nerves are depressed, when your work appears too much for you, you are then in a rundown condition.
 Sovereign Tonic is real restorative blood maker and a nerve builder.
 When your blood is impoverished through the want of Iron, which pro- duces rich red blood, and changes food into living tissue"-you will find the remedy in Sovereign Tonic. Each tab let contains 1 grain of PREPARED IRON with other blood and nerve pro- ducts. You will be surprised and de- lighted with the new strength and vim Sovereign Tonic gives you.
 | Sovereign Tonic will do more to brighten the world. to dispel gloom, to make happy homes. than all the medi- cines that have been compounded. Sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. Sovereign Remedy Co. 1915 Hilbert St., Philadelphia, Pa.
 On sale at all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
D. s. C. AUardedP Posthunnously| To Alabama Hero for Brauery
 Which Made Attack Successful

l25th infantry, is cited for extraordinary heroism in action near Romagne, France, October to Il, 1918 He repeatedly volun- teered and carried messages from his company in the font line to his battalion post of command, crossing and recrossing 2 a fire swept valley while engaged in ms work. After being dangerously wounded on his last trip, he bent all his energies to attracting the attention of anothe' runner who would deliver his message but the delay in securing first aid re- suited in his death His work during these days was not only an inspiration to his comrades, but was also of lnestl- mable value in the success of the regl- mental attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
By Associated Press


 The peace congress nt Versailles has formally begun it's sessions. The eventfuI day which the world had awaited since the signing of year has nt Inst arrived.
 The German peace delegates have met the representatives of the al- lied and associated powers and across the green baixe table have carried out the first preliminary which probably will mean a return to actual peace in the not far dis tant future.
 This preliminary was the hand ing to the representatives of the allied and associated powers by the Germans of their credentials, certifying their right to act for Germany in accepting the peace treaty, which later is to be given them. outlining the terms which the peace conference in Paris has decreed Germany shall meet in or der to secure that peace and q re- turn to normal conditions which Germany has prOfessed she desires so ardently. Similar credentials of the allied and associate representa- tives then were handed to the Ger mans.
 Scarcely five minutes were taken up with the procedure. The for mality of addresses was entirely dispensed with. When the brief ceremony ended the Germans im- mediately left the Trianon hotel for their place of residence.
 President Wilson did not attend the function. Neither did NJ. CIe- vmenceau. French premier. nor David Lloyd George, British prime minister, who were represented re- spectively by Jules CambOn and Lord Harding. Henry White rep resented the United States and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
COUNTY TO RAISE 1. TEACHERS SALARIES Shades-Cahaba School to Be
 Erected and Bids to Be
 Advertised

The plans for the Shades -Cahaoa high school were accepted by the county board of education at it's meet ing yesterday and the architect was authorized to advertise for bids. The building will be one story high ana will be constructed of brick. with stone foundation. It will have 10 rooms and an auditorium and will be modern in every respect. It will cost S50,O00.
 The board is planning to erect ls such school buildings in the county II the funds can be secured.
 The subject of finances was dis cussed at length and it. was decided to to raise the salaries of all teachers in the county schools next year. There are 500 teachers in the Jefferson county schools and approximately $36.O0O will be expended in this salary increase during 1919-20.
 Plans for the Jefferson County Teachers association, which will De held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Tn the auditorium of the First Baptist church, were discussed and routine business was disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
J. K. Jackson Entertains
 for Senator Underwood

J. Kirkman Jackson, vice president of the American Trust and Savings bank. gave stag dinner last night at his home on Highland avenue in honor of Senator O. W. Underwood. and invited a few of the senator's old time personal friends to be present The guests in addition to the senator in cluded J. D. Kirkpatrick. F. H. Caba- miss, E. w. Barrett, w. w. Crawford, Henry L. Badham, Thomas Hopkins, Erskine Ramsay. Hugh Morrow and s. J. Bowie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Large Crowd Is in
 Attendance at West,
 Lake Park Opening

The formal opening of West Lake park,
 held last night, was attended by one of the largest crowds that ever assembled
 at the popular pleasure resort. The fea-
 ture of the occasion was a dance, and it
 is estimated that 300 couples participated The grounds and buildings were at tractively decorated and the affair was thoroughly enjoyed There was not a single hitch to mar the pleasure of the occasion. Manager Seymour stated last night that many new features had been added to the park and that indications were that the season would be most suc- ceSSful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02

You must say "Bayer." Never ask for merely Aspirin tablets. The name FsRayer" means you are getting the gen tline ''Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" proven Gafe by millions of people.
 Don't buy Aspirin tablets in a rill box. Insit or getting the Bayer package with the safety "Bayer Cross" on both nackagc and on tablets. No other way |
 Beware of counterfeitsi Only recent 1Y . Brooklyn manufacturer was sent to fhe penitentiary for flooding the coun- try with talcunl powder tablets. which { 10 claimed to be Aspirin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
By Associated Press

Washington, May 1-Distinguished ser vice crosses were awarded by the war de- partment today to Privates Mac Dudley Dickson, Tenn, and Frank Lewis, Cha vies, Ala, the latter posthumously.
 Private Dudley, in Company G, l2sth infantry, is cited for extraordinary hero ism in nction near Terny-Sorny, France, September 1 1918 During preparation Tor attack, he acted as runner, carrying seV- eral messages through extreme machine gun and shell fire to the different platoon leaders, maintaining liaison until the re- organization was complete.
 Private Lewis, deceased in Company l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02

In the Baysr package are proper di- rections and the dose for Headache. Toothach., Earache. Neuralgia. Rheu- matism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds Grippe. Influenzal- Neuritis and pain generally.
 .Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" American made and owned, are sold in vest pocket few cents, also in bottles of 24 and bottles of 100-also capsules. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture o1 Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Notice

This is to notify the public that in addi- ton to my regular transfer and livery business I have also added a coal yard. I am prepared to furnish the very best grades of coal at reasonable prices. Be- ing in the transfer business I can guar antee prompt delivery of coal. G. L. KITCHENS, First Ave. and 10th St. Bessemer, Ala. Phone Bessemer 57.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Children'S B OWelS

should be carefully watched, and not permitted to become irregular. But do not punish the children with sick ening nauseating calomel or castor oil. Give them LA M A R N B WATERS, the ideal laxative that tastes like candy and acts without the slightest unpleasantness. Sold by drug stores at thirty cents box. Be sure to get
 LAMARINE WATERS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02
Grand Larceny Charged

c. NJ. Hess was arrested a 4avondale last night by Officers Jones and Lee on charges of grand larceny on the request of authorities of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-02

Prompt treatment of a slight attack of Diarrhoea will often prevent a serl- ous sickness. The best known Rem- edy is pr. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM Warranted by Eugene Jacobs Drug
 Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-19
READ FROM SHAKESPEARE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy Entertain
Under Fine Arts Auspices.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ram Ken
nedy were greeted at Central High
School last night by a large audi
ence that thoroughly enjoyed their
readings from Shakespeare. given I'M
der the auspices of the Washington
Fine Arts Society.
The entertainment opened with the