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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
HOLD FINAL TESTS
FOR ENUMERATORS
OF CENSUS TODAY
Supervisor Cruikshank Completing
Preparation to Begin Work IN
District January 2

The last tests for census enumerators
will be held today by George M. Cruik-
shank, supervisor for the ninth congress
sional district, in his office on the fourth
floor of the government building, These
tests have been held every day this week
and approximately 200 persons have
taken them.
Plans for taking the census are gong
goarward and everything will be ready
for the work to begin on January Z, :
ia stated. The county will be divided
into districts and as soon as the test
papers are graded by officials in wash
gton and returned the enumerators
will be assigned to the various districts.
If is stated that approximately $50 per-
sons will be needed for this work whlen
must be completed within two weeks. 4
large number of students from pots
Birmingham-Southe and Howard coi,
leges will have taken the test ana VIII
be employed in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01

Union officials say the strike
will take effect today, regard
less of court procedure; the
coal operators say the mines
will be operated, and the state
and county officials say ample
protection will be given every
man who wants to work in the
mines.
This, in a nutshell, was the
situation as it appeared in Biz
mingham last night on the eve
of the proposed strike at all the
bituminous coal mines in the
United States.
yesterday both among the Union Of
ficials and the officials of coal-oper-
ating companies, with state and county
officers charged with the preserva-
ton of peace and the suppression of
crime taking all precautionary steps
to keep order.
Sheriff Chris Hartsfield swore in go
extra deputies yesterday and will.
swear in several more today. These
men are being sent out among the
mines to see that order prevails and
that men desiring to work may do SO
uumOfRsfpd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Young Boys Seriously
Hurt in Automobile
Accident at Crossing

rate of speed. struck the two boys, in
juring both severely. The occupants OF
the automobile did not stop, but put on
speed and escaped. The police are work
ing on the case and expect to make an
arrest today.
Young Strickland was taken to the
Birmingham infirmary by some one In
private car who drove up following the
accident. The hospital authorities state
that he is in a critical condition and
hold out very little hope for his re-
covery. Officers Simmons and Howell,
Motorcycle Scout Jones and Sergeant
Brent answered the call. The Mcdonald
boy was taken home in a private car and
il is understood is badly hurt.
Every effort is being made by the police
to capture the guilty party or parties
responsible for the accident and an
arrest very likely will be made today, It
is stated,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
RECEIVE EQUIPMENT
FOR NATIONAL GUARD
Guardsmen Notified to Attend Drills
and Meeting-Squads to Gather
Delinquents

Maj. Lucien Brown, who is organiz-
ing the Alabama National Guard in
Birmingham and vicinity. has received
rifles and other equipment for the Birm-
ingham companies and is removing it to
the armory for the use of the men,
Majof Brown states that number of
the men who enlisted in the spring and
summer have not attended meetings
lately and he is sending notices to them
to report at once. In the event they fail
to do so he will send squads of guards
men to bring them.
Every man who has enlisted in the
National Guard is subject to the orders
of the officers of that organization and
failure or refusal to attend the drills
and other meetings called by the proper
officers makes them liable to court
martial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
ALABAMA HAS FINE
RECRUITING RECORD
Average of 159 Per Month Since
March-Two Ex-Service Men
Enter Yesterday

Alabama has furnished 100 men for the
United States army since the army re-
oruiting station was opened in Birming
ham in March, according to an an
nouncement made yesterday by Col.
George w. Hamilton, recruiting officer
of Alabama. This is an average of 159
men a month and is considered a SPLEEN
did record
During the month of October 12J men
were accepted at the local station. Two
ex service men re-enlisted in the ,army
yesterday. Arthur MCPHERSON of eiirm-
inghaIn. member of the First division
of engineers who went overseas in
August 1917 He took part in ten en-
gagements, while Joseph C. McCord of
Birmingham was a member of the TWEEN
ty-sixth division and spent twenty
months overseas. Other men accepted
yesterday were: James M. Starting,
Florence: Bolton F. Free, Florence;
Ernest McCarley, Florence: Blanch d.
Stephens, Girard, and Willie w Pitts,
Girard.
Colonel F1oreuce has gone to Florence
and Decatur to inspect the sub-stations
in those cities While Maj. J. E. Myers
has gone to Anniston and Gadsden. A
new sub-station is being opened at the
latter place by him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
COMMUNITY CLUB TO
HAVE BRIEF MEETING
To Adjourn Early in Order to Allow
Members to Attend Foot
ball Game

The Community club will hold
short but very interesting session TINS
afternoon at / o'clock at the southern
club and will adjourn early, IN order
that the members might attend the
football game. Evans Dunn, Mark
Myatt. Jr, and Floyd Tillery, who haVe
been appointed colonies to command
the club during the third Red cross
roll call drive will appoint their conf
mittees and instruct their workers
Several musical features have been
secured for the occasion, but PreSl-
dent James A. Simpson was not at lih-
erty to disclose the identity or the
artists. He assures all members that
the club will not be in session later
than 1:45 o'clock, and all members are
urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
WELFARE WORKERS
TAKE UP NEW DUTIES

Miss Jessca Dewey. fixed post repre-
sentative interdepartmental social hy-
giene board OF Washington, D. O.. who
has been stationed in Birmingham for
several months has resigned her posi-
ton and has accepted the position as
supervisor of community work at the
Avondale cotton mill.
She will be assisted by Miss Mildred
Cherry. who for several months has
served as official hostess of the war
camp community service. Both of these
women are we'll qualified for welfare
work and since they have been in Birm-
ingham have made many warm friends
who win be glad to know they are to re-
main in this city. They will enter upon
their new duties today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Many Attend the Funeral
Services of Lewis Jenkins

The sixteenth Street Baptist church,
colored was crowded to its capacity by
white and colored friends of Lewis
Jenkins at the funeral services held
yesterday afternoon. The large num-
Der of beautiful floral designs testi-
fled to the esteem in which he was
held by his many friends.
Dr. Williams and other negro pas
tors of the city officiated at the fun
eral services and paid eloquent tribute
to the Christian character of the de-
ceased. Tulogies were also paid by Mr..
McGraw of the Louisville and Nash
willie Railroad company Louis Saks and
Dr. Arnold MasbergA
Louis jenkins had been in the employ
of the Louisville and Nashville for the
past 40 years aind was well and favor
ably known throughout the city
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01

Letcher Strickland, S-year-old son of
MIR. and Mrs. II. Q. Strickland of 1900
Hayes, street West End, and Forest Nc
Donald, 6-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. w. Mcdonald of laos Hayes street,
were run down and seriously injured by
an automobile driven by an unknown
party last night about 1880 o'clock near
the Crews station on the South Ensley
car line. The person or persons that
were driving the automobile made their
getaway and UP to an early hour this
morning had not been apprehended.
According to statement made by Mr..
Strickland, the young boys were return
ing home from Halloween party at the
West End First Baptist church and as
they neared the crossing at the Crews
station they attempted to cross the
street, when large touring automobile,
coming down Third avenue at a rapid
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
SHOPPERS TRAIN TO
ADMISSION TO BEGIN
OPERATION AT ONCE

c. L. Arnold, secretary manager of the
Birmingham Civic association, received
a message yesterday from b. l.. Winchell,
director for the southern region, confirm
ing the announcement that am accom-
mediation train would be put on BY the
Southern railroad Immediately to be used
by shoppers between Birmingham and
Admission.
Several months ago Mr.. Harold took
up this matter with Mr.. Winchell and
was assured at that time that the train
would be installed about November l.
In his message Mr. Winchell requested
the Civic association to oppose the plan
to run the train from Helm instead OF
Admission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Negro Woman Hurt
in Auto Accident

Julia Dudley. a negro, of 1906 Alley
e. was run down and seriously injured
yesterday afternoon about o'clock at
Avenue + and Seventeenth street by
a Ford car driven by Harold Jackson
of 2004 Avenue G.
According to a statement made by
the young man he was driving east
down Avenue F at slow rate of speed.
and as he neared seventeenth street
the woman ran in front of the auto
mobile. She was taken to the Hill
man hospital in Jordan's ambulance.
where she is suffering from a wound
above the left eye and other injuries.
The young man was arrested on
charge Of reckless driving sby Officers
Burkett and Wyatt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Halloween Observed
Generally Last Night

Halloween was more generally
observed last evening than for a
number OF years.
There were dances and other
forms of Amusement Mt practically
all the hotels and clubs and
number Of private parties and en-
tertainments were given.
A large number Of young people
appeared on the streets en- mssque
and INDUCED In the usual friv0l-
tiles of the season until n late
hour. Many homes were decorated
anc disner parties were numerous
Mt all the cafes and hotels.
The police department kad many
calls nr \ result Of various pranks
ON the part of boys and others
and several were placed under ar
rest for acts Of rovvd yfsm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
"Open That Door" Is
DR.. McNeilPs Subject

open that Door will be the subject
of the regular meeting conducted by Dr.
John Mcneil, pastor of the South High
land Presbyterian church, tomorrow
afternoon at the Strand theatre at 4
o clock
This is the fourth Sunday afternoon
gathering held by DR.. Mcneil and a
large audience is expected. The regular
musical programme will be rendered with
+. Dabney Carr in charge.
These meetings are under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
TODAY TO REVEAL
NUMBER OF MINERS
WHO OBEY ORDERS
/. TO co ON STRIKE
Harrison Declares Labor's
Attitude Not to Obey or
Recognize Injunctions.
Authorities Prepared
to Preserve Order

"we expect to continue the oper-
alton of our mines."-CoaI operat-
ors of the birmingham district.
"The situation is unchanged.--
J. II. Kennamcr, president of Dis
trict No. 20, United Mine Workers
of America.
''We will not obey the injunction
order issued at Indianapolis."-Wil
liam l.. Harrison, national organ
izer, United Mine Workers.
"Every man that wants to work
will be prOtected."-Chris Harts-
field, sheriff of jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Brighton Baptists
to Hold Revival

by vote Of the congregation the
Rev. p. G. Elson. pastor of Elyton
Baptist church will begin a series of
revival meetings at Brighton Baptist
church.
o'clock and will continue throughout
the week at this hour
Rev. Mr.. Elson will be assisted by
a splendid choir, and large congrega-
tons are expected to attend the SER
mons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
LOCAL CHAPTER OF
ENGINEERS TO MEET

The Birmingham chapter of the
American Association of Engineers will
meet at the Civic association at 8
o'clock tonight, at which time some
very important questions will come up
for consideration.
All engineers in Birmingham and vi
entity are requested to be present at
the meeting and participate in the dis
cussion of the questions then to come
up.
CIR. Gates is president of the Biz
mingham chapter. and A. B. Dunning
is corresponding secretary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Memorial s Oices to
Be Held Arn.Istice Day
Special Musical Programme and Address by Chaplain Of
American Legion to Be Features-Substitute Memoir
ial for Proposed Parade and Celebration

Sacred memorial exercises will mark
the celebration of Armistice Day in
birmingham. According to Jack Woods,
chairman of the Armistice Day com
mlttee of Birmingham post, American
Legion, the parade that was at first
Planned by the committee has been
abandoned in favor of exercises in
memory of the service men who will
never return from the battlefelds.
An appropriate programme has been
arranged by the committee in conjunc-
lon with the Music Study clubs to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
SPECIAL SERVICES
FOR ALL SAINTS DAY

Today is All Saints day. and services
will be held at St Mary the High
lands and at st. Andrews The Rev. M.
s. Barnwell, rector of the Church OF
the Advent, announced last night that
because of the repairs and extensions
being made at that church, no services
could be held. Communicates of the
church. however, have been invited to
attend services either at st. Marys
or St Andrews.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01

take place at Woodrow Wilson park at
$3.50 o'clock on Armistice Day. The
programme, which will be announced
in full later, will consist of chorus
singing and a short address by Chap
lain Randolph of the local post.
The American Legion is also plan
ming to erect a temporary monument
to the men who gave their lives in the
great war. The monument, as planned.
will be erected in Woodrow Wilson
park and it is requested that all that
attend the exercises to bring flower
to be placed al its foot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
Interesting Speakers
Heard by Women of
Presbyterian Church

meeting of unusual interest was
heid in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon at / 30
o'clock when Mrs. E. b. Prince of Phil
adelphit and Miss Isabel Crawford of
New York met with the ladies of the
birmingham and Jasper Presbyteries.
Miss Crawford is in the city as the
guest OF Mrs. J. M. Crosby and Mrs
guest of Mrs. J. M. Cosby and Mrs.
E. p. Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-01
|WOODMAN CIRCLE
ASSESSMENT RATES
TO BE EXPLAINED

State Manager Holiday of the Wood
mems circle Will hold an all-day meet
ing next Thursday at the Ben Hur Tenn
pie. Mr.. Holiday viii explain the new
adjustment Of the assessment rates and
ali members of this vicinity are urged
to attend this meeting some part OF the
day.
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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
CHOCTAW DANCES.

The members of the Choctaw
Club will soon issue invitations to a
series of elaborate dances TO be held
at their rooms in this city beginning
on Friday night. May the 23Td, and
terminating on Saturday evening
following at midnight There will
be dancing Friday evening from
ninety-thirty to two-thirty; a matt
nee dance from three-thirty to six
thirty Saturday afternoon and the
final dance Saturday night from
nine to twelve.
Johnson's orchestra from Mem
phis will furnish the music and there
will be a large attendance from the
colleges and surrounding towns. II
promises to be the most elaborate
dance given by the Choctaws this
season.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
CUTTING poMN EoRCt-

The employees OF the SogrEzx-FI
Shops in this city were thro~a iSaSs
CONSERVATION few days ago iy txls
posting OF an order from the HsISs-
road Administration, suspendistc
work in the local shop employrAG
between Is and 100 men. The orcksr-
becomes effective today and ia s5s-
plies TO the balance of the moaih1 ss[
May.
In conversation with Mr. G. DensEs-
ster, master mechanic here &Ea
stated that the local order was g.
line with the policy Of the adm aTse-
tration to curtail expenses aud His.
force would be reduced to sOEcsEs
within the limit of the apprOpEEas-
tion available for the month. whsE&
would be the result in June he cSdz
not know. Instead of reducing tSats
hours and retaining all the men ssfe
said this was impossible under sezs
contract with the men, The sh0ps ~
Whistler and at other places haye
cut their forces and only men neees-
sary for urgent repairs will be. -E--
tanned.
Between IS and 100 men. IN tkiE =
Southern shops here will be let. O1xL
Already some of them are ssekaE-
other positions, it being fmpossiN1its
to remain idle under the high living
scale that all are paying. II comes
as great hardship to many Of them
The future plans Of the railroad sEf-
ministration are uEknown.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
JURY RETURNS
20 TRUE BILLS
JURY FINDS 20 TRUE BILLS UP
TO LAST NIGHT-STILL
GRINDING AWAY
TODAY.
Court Was Re-Hearing Negro MUIR
der Case observation-disclosures
Case Motion Argued Mon
day Afternoon.

The grand jury is still grinding
away, and negroes are going to jail
in a steady stream for refusing to
talk before the inquisitorial body.
Nearly twenty negroes have gone
the Jail route for refusal to talk.
1t is not an unusual scene to see
grand juror walk up to the judge S
stand with a negro witness and in
form the court of his reluctance TO
answer the iury's questions. Prompt
H Judge Carroll orders him con
fined in the county Jail.
II is probable the grand jury will
be in session two or three days long
er or it may wind up its business to-
day. 1t will depend on Developments
/ Monday morning, on the conyen-
ing of court, the case of j. T. Long
of West Point versus Hunter Walk
er OF Crawford. was resumed and
after hearing the testimony the
court, ON motion of Mr.. John Frier-
son, issued peremptory instructions
10 the jury for the defendant. The
suit involved a claim for $4,000 in
commissions claimed by Mr.. Long
for the sale of plantation owned
by Mr.. Walker.
Monday afternon attorneys argued
the case of the Virginia Carolina
Chemical Co. attachment against
certain property of Mr.. Frank Ben
jamin of the Caledonia section. The
exception of the plaintiff to certain
depositions of the defendant was
sustained by the court and the case
continued until the first day of the
next term OF court in order to allow
the defendant to take new deposi.
lions
The jury in the case OF d. ID
Fleming VS.. The Columbus Lumber
Co. brought in verdict for the
plaintiff for $250.
The case OF the State VS.. John
Sanders, charged with burglary and
larceny came up for trial and the
jury rendered verdict OF guilty as
charged.
The suit OF. the State VS.. Willie
Minga alias New Motley, was mol
pressed as the wrong party had been
| indicted. He was charged with
selling whiskey.
Yesterday re-hearing OF the case
of Joe Cuspit, a negro charged. with
murder, was begun. Cuspit was
tried last week and found guilty OF
murder and the jury recommended
life sentence. but the court was
! not satisfied as to the negro's sani.
ty and sustained motion for new
trial. The trial was in progress yes.
terday afternoon.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
AFTER PRESS CONVENTION.
Columbus TO Make Rid for 1920
Meeting OF Mississippi Editors.

Columbus is going after the 1920
convention of the Mississippi Press
Association. The editors meet in
annual session at Hattiesburg Tues
day morning and the claims of Co
lumbus for the next meeting will be
presented there.
Moving pictures will play a prom
inent part in the presentation of this
city's claims The reel of college
pictures. showing activities at the
college. will be carried to Hatties-
burg by the Columbus delegation
and it will be presented at the Lo-
mo theatre in Hattiesburg on the
day the convention decides upon the
place for holding the 1920 conven-
tion.
The representatives of the associa-
tion from this city are going to Hat
tiesburg with a determination TO win
the 1920 meeting, and they are con-
fident that their efforts will be sue
cessful.
In the event the editors come to
Columbus the college will play a
large part in the entertainment OF
the visitors and everything will be
done to make their meeting here
profitable and interesting in every
way.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
GOV. LONGING AT CALEDONIA.

Hon A. H. Longino. candidate for
governor. spoke to a good sized au-
dienee at Caledonia Monday after
noon. He was introduced by DR..
Emmett Jemison in few well
chosen words. He made a splendid
address and won many voters to his
support. many prominent and infiu-
entail citizens in that section having
pledged themselves to his support
and cause. Mr. Longino was ae-
companied to Caledonia by Mr.. W.
S. Turner and DR.. Jemison, the trip
having been made in Mr.. Turner's
car.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-14
WILL GET ARMY TRUCKS.

MIR. L. H. Hatchett. president OF
the county board of supervisors, is
in receipt of letter from the State
Engineers of Highways stating that
Lowndes county would get her share
of the army trucks that would in all
probability be awarded to Mississippi
by the War Department for use in
the construction of good roads in
the State.
Lowndes county's claim for an al
lotment of trucks is. now in the
hands Of the state Highway Com
mission. when the trucks are avail
able this county will be among ths
hrst to receive trucks.