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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
TENTH OF INCOME
 BELONG TO THE LORD,
 DECLARES PREACHER
Evangelist Martin Raps Church Fairs and Church Suppers as Means Of
 Raising Church Funds

"The Seven Seals of Revelation, or Gods Forecast of the Christian Era and It's End" will be the subject Of an illustrated lectu re tonight by Evan gelis. Irwin M. Martin at the seventh Day Adventist church. 727 North Nlne- teenth street. At this service MT Mar tin will show stereopticon slides of many of the modern inventions which are of service in carrying forward the work of the gospel in the earth
 At the service yesterday the evan gelist spoke on the subject of "TAe Proper Support of the Ministry and took occasion to rap lotteries, church fairs and SupperS as means to raise the salary of the preacher. He said "A tenth part of every dollar of profit that a man makes belongs to the Lord it is His and He claims it as a means of support for His work in the earth. We read in Nal 3:10:11 the statemen Tt of Jehovah, Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be meat in my house, and prove me here with saith the Lord of Hosts, if will not open the windows of heaven. and pour you out blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
 "A study of all the Bible will show that this is the method that is sane tioned by heaven for the support of the gospel work A special blessing is promised to those who will render 10 the Lord His own. Many business m en who do not make much Of their rel1Si- ous convictions pay tithes because they believe 1t pays from a business standpoint. I could name business firms of national reputation who for several generations have paid she tithes because they believe it paying investment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
.zUCULIN REPORTS
 LOCAL SEARCH ID
 CAPITAL OFFICE
Sheriff, Hunting Liquor, Involves U. s. in COntrO- very With Italy-NO
 Liquor Found

The Italian ambassador to the United States received a re. port by wire yesterday from Bruno Zuculin, Italian consul general at New Orleans of the searching of the office of Ital- ian Consular Agent Pandolfo, Birmingham, by deputies of tn sheriff, in an effort to secure whisky.
 An Associated Press dispatch to The Age-HeraId last night declared that New Orleans reported to Washington as soon as official i'm formation was received-which was yesterday morning.
 Mir. Zuculin is quoted as affirm ing that no police authority has right to invade the office of an agent of the Italian government. that such office is eNtraterritoriaI. In the raid of the office of the ItaI- ian agent no liquor was discovered. The ambassador Is expected to take the case to the state department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
YOUNG CHILD KILLED
 BY FREIGHT TRAIN FOur-Year-Old Son of Sec tiOn Foreman Harris Dies
 From Injuries !!

Joahana Norris, years old, Son of MT. and Mrs M M. Norris, of Sd raaossa. died at a local infirmary, at e:SO o'clock last night, from injuLies received when struck by freight train. near the home yesterday att 12 o'clock. The little boy ~fth other children, was walking down the track near h'S home and the train approached from the rear. The train was close uHon them before they saw it, ana the other children jumped just il. time to sdve themselves.
 Little Joahana failed to jump ir time, however and was struck by the train and knocked some dis tance from the track. The train was stopped and help summoned and the child carried to his home. pn the next passenger train to Birming- ham the child was brought and csyr- l.ed % St. Vincent's hospital in Shaw s ambulance.
 He sustained a fractured skull ard internal injuries, and succumbed at 6:S0 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Sara gossa for funeral services and interment. MT. Norris is section fore man at SaragossA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
GOAL PRODUCTION
 | ID SHOW DECREASE
Eighteen Million Tons Last Year Indicated Total.
 1919 Slow

Incomplete reports of coal produc- tion in Alabama in 1918, compiled in the office of State Mine Inspector Charles H. Nesbitt, indicate that the total tonnage for the year was less than 1S,000,000 tons, a decrease com pared with 1917 of about 2,500,000 tons.
 The rate of production since the first of the present year, if maintained % the end of December, will not yield much more than 100000 tons. accortt- ing to estimates made by MT. Nesbitt. This would be a drop of almost 6,000,0Go tons compared with 1918 and almost 5000 900 less than in 1917.
 Some of the operators have been slow in reporting production. With few eS- captions those falling to report ar e small operators, and their output will make little difference in the totals now in hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
.PALMER'S SPEECH
 ID OPEN CAMPAIGN
Zone and County Organiza- tions Complete, It Was An
 nOunced Yesterday

Attorney General A. Mitchell Pal mer's speech in Birmingham next Fri day will mark the formal opening Of the Victory Loan campaign In Alabama The active work of selling ponds will begin the following Monday.
 Charles T. Phillips of the air service will be here tomorrow to select the field for the Victory flying circus, which is to be given next Thursday and Fri day. The airmen will make the nel1 selected their base from which they will fly over all of the ten counties com prising the Birmingham zone.
 In their flights over Birmingham the airmen will drop Victory Loan litera- ture in every section of the city and the surrounding district,
 The organizations for both county and zone are now complete, Zone Chairman R. A. Porter and County Chairman John l.. Kaul report.
 Beginning tomorrow the county ana zone headouarters on the meZzanina a floor of the Jeffdrson County Bank building will be bhsy places with the corps of employees getting out itera- = ture, instructions and other matter for the workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
OFFICIALLY DEAD,
 BLYTHE, LOCAL BOY,
 WRITES RELATIVES

Like a voice from the tomb came greetings yesterday from Eugene Blythe to his brother, A. J. Blythe. 44S5 Avenue D, Birmingham. For, in April, notification from the war de- partment was received that the young Alabama soldier had fallen a victim to Hun shot and shell on the western front.
 Mir Blythe stated that the last heard from his brother direct was when letter came last September There fol- lowed a long silence. And then the war department regretted to report that your brother. it is officially an- nounced, is dead"
 Eugene Blythe returned from France, without knowledge that his mother died last September. or that the re- port of his own death had added to the already great grief of his family. Arriving in New York, he wrote sim ply that he had again reached Amer ican shores. and that as Soon as he got home he would have many interesting stories to relate to the family.
 Eugene Blythe enlisted in Company M, 167th regiment, in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
MATTHEWS TOLEAD HALEY'S CAMPAIGN Legislative Candidate Will
 Begin Seeing" the Peo- pie Monday

Ernest Matthews, one of the best known of the younger men of the county, has been named campaign manager for L. J. Haley, of Birming- ham, candidate for the vacancy in the Jefferson delegation to the legisla- ture.
 MT. Matthews will conduct an active and aggressive campaign in behalf Of MT. Haley, and every beat in the coun- ty will be organized. No vital issues apparently, are at stake. and the vot- CTS, it is evident, will have opportu- nity of selecting the best and most representative man with judgment un- biased by distracting influences.
 MT. Haley has on other occasions represented this county in the lower house. He has a statewide reputation as an effective legislator, one charac- terized by aggressveness tempered by fairness and justice to the other fei- low.
 MT Matthews and MT. Haley will begin seeing the people Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
Republicans to huestigate For Campaign Purposes,
 SQv Gouernor Of ReserUe

the rapidity with which America pre- pared for war. will be unearthed, but no graft of official character, and very little of an official or petty char acter. will be revealed. He appeared hopeful that democrats would carry the day, although he admitted that at this very moment. the outlook was more propitious for the republicans.
 ''The incorporation of the Monroe Doctrine in the constitution of the League of Nations, will remove repub- lican opposition" he continued "and the constitution. with the peace treaty, will be ratified.
 T think that peace will now be rap idly consummated, and that business, relieved of uncertainty, will immedi- ately 'go ahead'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
TODAY'S FEATURES
 COMMUNITY SING
Double Number by Violin Choir tD
 Please

Among the features for todays conn munity sing at the Jefferson theatre is a double number by a violin choir composed of boys and girls, with Miss Marjorie Culver at the piano, a double number by the girls chorus of Boylels grammar school and two contralto solos by Mrs. Dwight Bayley.
 The songs for everybody include sew, eral favorites.
 Mrs Robert Lawrence will direct all usual and MT. Klenk will lead the or. chestra.
 The sing begins at s:ao o'clock. The full programme follows:
 Crusader March (Sousa), Klenks or. chestra
 Doxology, salute to flag, America, ev- erybody.
 Battle Hymn of the Republic. every body.
 Violin choir, (a) Cradle Song (Haus- er), (b) Humoresque (Dvorak), Eliza beth Landgrabe, Sarah Mckenzie Minnie scotch, Marguerite Marvin Grace Delaney, Grace Beggs, Robert Lawrence. Frank Lewis, Alfred Flu bank. Paul Fonville, Rex Morgan, Mar jorie Culver pianist.
 Old Black Joe, everybody.
 Selection "Fiddlers Three" John. ston), orchestra.
 (a) Stars of the Summer Nigh fKimbrilD. (b) Sweet and Low (Tenny son), girls chorus of Boyles Grammar school Leader. Miss Hallie Ware pianist, Mrs. Blanch Ray.
 Collection.
 Rose of No Mans Land" everybody
 Contralto solo, Since You Wen Away" (Johnson), Sweet Miss Mary (Neidlinger), Mrs. Dwight Bayley.
 Czardas Delieb) orchestra.
 Dixie" everybody. Star -Spangled Banner" everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
MISS DIX CHARMS
 DRAMA LEAGUE
Noted Lecturer Discussed Successful Plays-Officers
 of League Elected

Dorothv DiX-in private life Mrs.
 Elizabeth M. Gilmer-was the guest of
 tbe local branch of the Drama League
 in the ballroom of the Tutwiler yes-
 terday afternoon and in an address or
 little more than an hour charmed an audience representative of Bir-
 minehams best culture.
 Mrs. w. D. Smith. president of the
 league. presided, and in felicitous
 words introduced the distinguished
 visitor.
 Dorothy, Dix has gracious person.
 alitv and her remarks on the influence
 of the Drama league and <of the
 leagues appreciation of good plays in general were distinctly Illuminating. She was highly complimentary of the work of the league both in New York and elsewhere.
 She gave an informing sketch of the successful plays running in New York this season, and closed by reading two of her sparkling "Mirandy' stories singularIy clever was "Mirandy" on "Womens Nerve
 Dorothy Dix throughout her lecture showed keen insight into human na- 1 ture and few intellectual entertainers who have been heard here have made 1 so fine an impression.
 Ir,st before the address the league held A business meeting and elected | inc following officers: President, MLs l w D. smith. (re-elected); first vire president. Mrs. Robert Thach; second ! vice nresident. Miss Willie Allen; third vice president, Mrs. A. T. London treasurer. J. M Cartwright; secretary | Miss Augusta Clark.
 | Members of the board: Mrs L. J Haley Mrs. B. F. Wilkinson, Mrs Louis J ca1s Mrs A. l.. Fulenwider, Mrs. John l q Henley, Mrs. William A. Hood, Mrs I Charles Caldwell, the Rev. Dr. H. M
 Edmonds, Dr. Charles Brown and Mrs Walter Walmsley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
WORLD WAR VETS
 ORGANIZE TODAY The Programme of Meeting at Courthouse This
 Afternoon

'Srreat 'em rough" guys. "dOugh-
 boys," "gobs,- "leathernecks- and
 ''Sam Brownes," all veterans of the
 world war will meet on an equal
 footing this afternoon at o'clock
 in Judge Pugh's courtroom for
 preliminary discussion on orgapiz-
 ing for their mutual interest.
 Voila-comprie! Better prepare
 to attend-stOOt sweet"
 The atmosphere of the American ex- peditionary forces will be encountered on entering the courtroom as data card: have been provided for the purpose O getting the names, addresses and em ployment of the veterans. As ever, man who has been in the service ha filled out something like 17000,000 o these pesky cards no trouble is antici pated at the request to fill out on more.
 One of the features of the meeting this afternoon will be a short talk b, Borden Burr, a local attorney, who. Il a Red Cross capacity, went lover tn top" with the 167th regiment, the ia nous Alabama unit which served witt such distinguished merit with the cracl Rainbow division.
 The programme for this afternoon meeting as outlined by Temporar! Chairman Dr. Walter Scott calls fo a talk by Frank $. White, Jr., who vii present the ideas and ideals of or ganization to the assembled veterans the reports of the temporary committed chairmen; Richard F. Lussier, on or ganization; Pop" Gresham on finance and Red Prowell on arrangements Following the reports of committees the temporary chairman is expected tC pass the buck to the veterans witt the request that they take charge o their own affairs.
 The nonpolitical nature of the pro posed association will be stressed and spirit of democratic cooperation urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
|DAKOTA'S APPEAL T0SE7 TILE QUESTION Cooper Sd ys Alabama Vital ly Interested in Test
 Case

North Da kOta's "state's rights" case, testinE the authority of the federal government to interfere with intrastatc railroad, telephone and telegraph rates will represent the entire galaxy of protesting states, acco rding to B. H. Cooper, associate member of the Alabama public utility commission, in Bir- mingham yesterday.
 The North Dakota case is now before the supreme court. In all. IS states of the union-Alabama among them-have challenged the right of the federal government to interfere, in rate particulars, with their domestic affairs.
 aWith North Dakota we stand or fall in our cOntentiOn,o said MT. Cooper. "But we know that we are right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
SEARCH FOR BURGLARS

My wife called me shortly before 5 o'clock this morning." said Mir Ed wards yesterday afternoon, and she told me that she heard noises in the rear of the house or perhaps in the backyard.
 You stay in bed, dear; I will see about it, I told her.
 T took a .45 Colts revolver from the bureau and started to make investiga- tions. I thought she was still in bed"
 Here he paused and was unable to say more for some minutes.
 q started for the kitchen he finally said, as he braced up again, and saw someone in the back door, The figure looked as if it were slipping into the house and I fired twice
 "'Oh, Will, you have killed me" she said, and I ran to her, only to find her lying in pool of blood.'
 Mrs. Edwards died almost instantly, a shot having entered one shoulder and emerged from the other. Neighbors hearing the screams of the adopted child of MT. and Mrs. Edwards and the shots rushed to the scene and found the husband bending over the crumpled form of his wife.
 ACCIDENT THE VERDICT
 Assistant Coroner John R. T. Rlves { returned verdict of accidental death.
 The Macky Undertaking company will have charge of burial proceedings. MT. Edwards is an employe of the American Cast Iron Pipe company hav- ing been in the service of that company for the past three years. Mrs. Edwards was Miss Belle McCurrin of Blount county and besides her husband she is survived by a number of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
STATE EMBOSSED
 IN WAR SAVINGS

Mrs. R. F. Johnston, state chairman of the War Savings committee, mas re- turned from tour of the state In the interest of her organization She re- ports that the committees in all the counties visited by her are well organ zed and doing effective work.
 James D. Dicksop, who has been Tn north Alabama duHng the past week on his return yesterday reported to State Director Arthur c. Crowder that all of the banks visited by him had agreed to act as selling agents for the War Savings Stamps.
 J. J. Bowers, formerly assistant state director, but now director in charge of work among the banks and post offices of the Sixth federal reserve dis trct, will be in Birmingham tomor- row to talk over campaign matters with the state organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
APPLY P0SLAM
 END DISTRESS
 OF ITCHY SKIN

It isn't the quantity of any remedy you put on your skin to heal the dis order; it is the QUALITY that works lam excels Satisfaction from it's use comes because it's healing powers are concentrated and just little does so much.
 Try this Spread Poslam over that itching skin affection at night. Then dismiss your trouble from your mind. Sleep soundly and. next morning. examine the skin and see just what Poslam has done.
 Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories 243 West filth St, New York City.
 And Poslam Soap, being medicated with Poslam will benefit your skin while used daily for toilet and bath. Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

The republicans will investigate ev- cry phase of war activity. and the ex- penditure of every dollar in connec- ton with that activity, when Congress is next in session.
 This was an opinion expressed yes terday by w. P. G. Harding, govern- or of the federal reserve banking sys- tenn. who is in Birmingham.
 "The republicans have campaign confronting them, continued MT. Harding. .and it ls probable that their programme of investigation will have a political significance. They are very anxious to win the presidency"
 From MT. Harding's intimation. 1t was judged that in his opinion, ex- travagance, neceHsary on account or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
UnderwOOd's Clerk
 Palmer's Secretary
The Status of Chief Clerk Stewart of
 Gadsden, Uncertain

Information comes to Birmingham that Robert T. Scott, former clerk to Senator Underwood, has been appoint ed private secretary to A. Mitchell Pal mer attorney general of the uniEed States.
 MT Scott is an attorney, having graduated in the law school of George town University, and having with stood the test of the Alabama bar eX- amining board.
 It is not definitely known yet whether or not MT. Palmer will re- tain C. E. Stewart of Gadsden, as chef clerk of the department of justice. Ir. Stewart was formerly Washington cor respondent of The Age-Herlad and au- thor of Bill Vines" stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

The mystery in the situation is en- hanced by the fact that only a small percentage pf the travellers is repre- sented by traveling men.
 w. H. Grtsham, chief clerk of the Hotel Morris. has a theory of his own.
 Tt is psychological" he said. Tt is the reaction. During time of war peo- pie were seri ously inclined. They were possessed by thought of saving, and the sense of sacrifice. They were busy pro- ducing not only for themselves, but for their cou ntry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
SERVICES AT ST. PAUL'S The Passion Will Be Sung by Three
 Priests

At St. Pau1s church today the palms will be blessed and distributed just be- fore the 10:30 o'clock mass A feature of the mass will De the solemn singing of the Passion of Our Lord according to St. Matthew by three priests Cristus, Father Diviney; Synagogo. Fa- ther Mccormack; Chronista, Father Donns.
 At tall the other masses the passion will be read. At the 7:30 o'clock mass the Holy Name society will receive communion in a body.
 After the 930 mass the teachers of the Sunday school will attend meeting in the Knisbss of Columbus hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

And then came peace. with it1 in- fluence on the mind of the people. hey felt free, a falling away of the c1 aims which had bound them. They tert an irresistible impulse to spread out Uhelr wings and fly.
 And as result, the hotels Of tBlr- mingham cannot accommodate the Wisl- tore There has been no night since Jam uarv 1 when the Morris and all ether hotels were not crowded to capacity.
 If I had not given the explanation. what is it? Remember, only small percentage of the travelling public is composed of saleSmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
Express Company Employes

Congressman George Huddleston will address an open meeting of employees of the American Railway Express company at the External hall Tuesday night at s o'clock. All employees of the company and their friends are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
REFERS TO DECREE

'The statement given out by Fay ette County Solicitor William W. Mon roe to the effect that the child was given by the court jointly to my de- ceased mother, Mrs. w. W. Shuptrine, and pr. Carl B. Blackburn, is utterly false and untrue.
 '"The decree as it really was given by Judge F. c. Grove of Birmingham, on February 2, 1915. signed by him on that date. and now standing on rec ord at the Jefferson county courthouse, is to the effect that the petition of the said Carl B. Blackburn to be given the custody, possession, care and control of said Mary Blackburn should be denied.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
Peace With Its Reaction
 CroWds Birmingham Hote els
Conditions More Serious Than Before Tutwiler and Mol ton Were BuiIt-Every Night Since January Stand
 ing Room Only" Sign Sent Men Into the Streets

Never before the history Birmingham has it been difficult Conditions the construction of the hotels
 which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
MRS. BLACKBURN COMMENT

Regarding the above, Mrs. Black burn, in part, said:
 q am grieved, but not at all sur prised by the public statement of my baby girl, saying she does not lovo her mother. It only intensifies my Ge termination to leave no stone un- turned, no possible effort undone to gain possession of her
 'She may have spoken them, but the words were not her own. They were the words drilled into her by those who now have unlawful posses sion of her; those, who, contrary to Gods command. are teaching her tn dishonor and hate her own mother. expect no justice from the people of Fayette, no kind words, or treatm ent. It was never accorded me, and do not expect it now I have ever felt out ragged and indignant at the gossip and islander of their tongues, but with standing all, pity them, and am sorry for their ignorance, for they are hurt ing themselves and their own sous more than they can ever hurt me.
 N'I have come 5000 miles to my baby. I love her with every instinct God gave to motherhood, and I will contend for her welfare as long as God gives me strength to do So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
peshazo M fotor Company

DeShazo Motor Company A meeting of the directors or the DeShazo Motor company will be held Monday evening. April IA at o'clock at the office of the company, 404 South Twenty-first street.
 MANON DESHAZO,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
GRIEF STRICKEN
 SLAYER OF WIFE : CLEARED 0F BLAM ME
Terrible Result of Burglar Hunt in North Birmihg-
 ham Home Yesterday. Funeral Today
Statement. March 4. 1911
"Oh. God. Had it only been the other way.

other Ways
 If 1 had only been the victim or the shot instead of my wife," said J. Will Edwards at the coroner's inquest held over Mrs. Belle Edwards, wife of the grief stricken man, whom he shot and killed while under the impression that she was a burglar yesterday morning at 2:45 o'clock.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Edwards, aged A, will be conducted from the home, 3230 Thirty-third avenue, north, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which interment will take place in Elmwood: Thinking that she was in her bed, MT. Edwards, at his wife's suggestion, was searching the house for burglars. When he reached the kitchen the back door was partially open. A shadow was moving in the doorway. MT. Edwards ydred two shots into the darkness. when the second rang out from the revolver a woman screamed.
 The shadow fell, crumpled heap on the floor