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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
By EMMA REID RYALL

1T UST one of the busiest and most
 interesting places in the city this " week is the doll bazaar which is heinz held on Twentieth street be- tween Second and First avenues for the benefit of the Children's hospital.
 The building has been crowded each moment since the opening on Fuesday morning and presents most gala scene with artistic decorations and hundreds and hundreds of lovely gifts for everybody in the family.
 The dolls are attracting much atten- ton and many of them are very beau tiful and daintily dressed.
 The walking doll. which was pre- sented by MT and Mrs. H. c. Ryding, is in charge of Mrs. Eugene Munger and is proving one of the features Of inc bazaar. The voting contest is pro- crossing beautifully and it is hoped that the many friends of the Childen s hospital, Mercy Home. East Lake or phanage and Children's Aid society, as well as the children of the Juvenile court. will be given a chance to win It. The Mercy Home already is in the lead and with just a little aid from friends they might win the doll
 The contest yesterday was as tol- lows: Mercy Home 92, Mary Wtmberly 22. Helen Mason 12. Dale Warren 21, I.yra Foster I. Lorena McGavock l5, Peggy Watkins 10, Margaret Walker e1. Lucille Jordan 16, Mary Greenwood
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nedy in order that the club women
 may be instructed how to be of valued
 assistance to the nation in working out
 the problems that confront us and ev-
 cry man and women should feel his
 or her share of the responsibility in
 this movement and express their CO.,
 operation by attending the meeting.
 The Music Study club will have the
 musical programme in charge and will
 render several chorus selections. The
 decorations will be under the able di- rection of the art clubs of the city,
 while one of the youngest of the fed
 erated clubs, which is composed of bright young women, will have it's en- tire membership act as ushers, using an attractive costume that will exem- plify a spirit of patriotism in their eff forts in behalf of the nations welfare There are more than 50 federated clubs in the Birmingham district, which represents nearly 5000 women of q
 progressive type. Should not such a l body of intellectual people be a force when they are united for one single
 purpose?" Mrs. Hornady asked in com 1 clusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
SUFFRAGE CLASS
 IN CITIZENSHIP

The suffrage class in "C1tizenship' will commence on Saturday at l;oV o'clock at suffrage headquarters in the Cable building. There will be no charge. Following the class Mrs. Shell will conduct a class in parliamentary law, the proceeds of which will go to the Big Sisters"
 Mrs. BonelIi will be the leader in the citizenship class. All members of the class are asked to bring notebook and pencil The questions for study will be: Who is a citizen? How does one become citizen? What part does a citizen have in this government? Does he have the same part in all govern ments? When does a citizen share in the government? What is an election? When are elections held? Are all of ficials elected a. the same time? Can any citizen vote because he is cfti- zen? What must he do to get the right to vote in Alabama? Who can regis ter? Where does one register? When must one register? Why are registra- tion and voting important? Should ev- cry citizen vote? Where does he vote in Alabama? What is the proceeding at the polling place? What is our sys- tenn of voting called? Why should the ballot be secret? Illustration of bal lot. If the first ballot should be spoiled by wrong marking, what can the voter do? What Is a straight ticket? How does one mark a ballot for straight ticket? Are there good reasons for not voting a straight ticket? When your candidate Is elected, is that the end of your interest in him? What will a good citizen do?
 At the first meeting the class will discuss the feasibility of making complete survey of Birmingham, fol- | | ~Ix I tAd " Ruth Huff of the Y W. c. A. Commit tee in charge of course: Mrs. H. H. Shell. Mrs. Conrad Ohme and Miss Elm ily Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
BARRETT SCHOOL
 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

The Barrett School Improvement as sociation will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the school at East Lake. Lieut. Alvin Belden. who has recently returned from overseas. will give a group of readings. Lieutenant Belden served in the medical corps and was cited for bravery on the battlefield and later toured England, France and Ger many as the star in troupe of enter tainers who visited all the camps. Since Lieutenant Belden returned to the states he has received a notice of his promotion as captain in the med ical corps He will give an interest ing programme and all patrons and friends of the school are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
HOW TO DARKEN
 GRAY HAIR
A Cincinnati Barber Tells How to Make a Remedy for
 Gray Hair

Mr Prank Harbaugh of Cincinnati O., who has been barber for more than 40 years, recently made the fol- lowing statement:
 rAnyone can prepare a simple mix ture at home, at very little cost that will darken gray hair, and make 1t soft and glossy. To half pint of water add one ounce bay rum, a'small box of Barbo Compound and one fourth ounce glycerine. These ingred- ients can be. bought at any drug store at very little cost Apply to the hair twice a week until the desired shade is obtained This will make gray haired person look % years younger. It is easy to use, does not color the most delicate scalp, is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. .--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
SOCIETY NIGHT"
 AT THE TUTWILER

One of the most attractive pro- grammes ever offered by the Tutwiler for Society Night" is that which the management offers this evening, when Mir Owen Gillespy and Miss Annie Elizabeth Troncalli will be the solo ists.
 There is no more popular singer in Birmingham than Mir. Gillespy, his beautiful tenor voice of rare, sweet tones and scope having given pleasure to thousands on various occasions.
 Mir Gillespy's selections will include a number of favorites, both classical
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and popular, while Miss Troncani (so- prano) will add a number of beautitui selections to the programme which Wiegand's orchestra has arranged.
 Society Night" this evening will De one of the gala occasions of this pop ular form of entertainment and during the dinner de luxe society will enjoy the most attractive of musical pro grammes in addition to a seasonable menu.
 The announcement that MT. Gillespy and Miss Troncalli will sing this even ing has been received with great hap piness by a host of admirers of these two popular vocalists and they are sure of an enthusiastic. and cordial welcome this evening at the Tutwiler
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and will prove most attractive, and is as follows:
 Music by Boys Industrial school band; reading by Mrs H. B. Whiteside; solo by Mrs. Wayland Jones; talk by q member of the library board; numbers by the Boys band; reading by Mrs. E, c. Jordan; book contest.
 Later in the evening social hour will be enjoyed in the library, where refreshments will be served
 The programme will be held in the Woodmen hall on the third floor of the library building.
 Among the well-known women re- ceiving will be: Mrs. N. A. Barrett, Mrs. Donald Mcdonald, Mrs. H. B Whitesides, Mrs. J. H. Conwell, Mrs. L. A. Keene, Mrs. Laura W. Robinson, Mrs Ted Cotrell, Mrs. T. M. Mccullough Mrs. William Griffin, Mrs W. E. Pres colt. Mrs J. H. Hankins Mrs. J. M Minter Mrs. T. B. Moor Mrs. H. Scud- der Ryall, Mrs. Charles Mcdonald, Mrs A. D. Smith. Mrs. D. E. McLendon Miss Nell Ellis, Mrs. Earnest LaPoint and Mrs. Bohanna.
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2. Robert Northrup 1. Martha Allen Walker 1. Virginia Colmant 3, Mary Packer Smith 2. Edith Huddleston l. Mary Elizabeth Mcintosh l, Sarah Elizabeth Daniel ]. Julia Ware wat kins 12. Mollie Walker 30. Robert Nun ger 10, Helen Moore 10, Children's hos pital tree and Julia Mitchell l.
 The proceeds for the sale of Tues day amounted to $1117 and the commit tee was presented with $25 by the group of Jewish women, and an Ensley Red Cross chapter gave $S.
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MIR. CHUBB TO SPEAK

Mr. Percival Chubb. g. noted English educator. will address the Drama league this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Tutwiler. MT. Chubb is well known in the east and brings a most interesting message to all who will have the pleasure of hearing him.
 He is one of the original members of the Fabian" very well known so- ciety of England, and was associated with many of that ,country's best known men. among them being George Bernard Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
MUSIC STUDY PROGRAMME

The following programme will be given this morning at Il o'clock at the meeting of the Music Study club at Cable hall, with Mrs. Oscar Hundley as leader:
 Negro music based on negro folk lore; outline of origin of negro music from the negro slave, through evolu- tion into first American negro music; (a), minor notes; (b), sincopation; (c). note of ecstacy in spiritual songs; Mary Gillian will illustrate her own songs. compiled by Carrie Jacobs Bond; illus tration of reference to death and ec- stacy mingled with mirth; Death" a song written by Mary Gillian not pub lished or ever before sung in public; newer music, with reference to first instrument used by the negro; "The Benjo Picker" (John PowelD, Miss Cleo Melcher, pianist; later music. Birming- ham College quartet, under direction Dr. Burt Richardson; Kentucky Babe" "A Boat Song; folklore. as told by Mary Gillan-1, The Rabbit Conven- tion"; 2, Why the Buzzard Never Nests" 8, "The Crane~: Uncle Rome" (Sidney Homer), words by Howard Weeden, Huntsville Ala; Mir. Leon Cole, baritone; MT. Emil Levy, pianist; (a), "A Tribute To the Negro Nanny; (b), Flush Song" Mrs. Oscar Handley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
"The National Crisis

6NHE readjustment of the world
 since the recent great war is
 S the subject nearest and dearest to every heart today; to bring about normal conditions; to establish sahe and safe conditions morally, physlcally, politically and economically; in other words. to make the world safe for dem ocracy, at the same time making den ocracy safe for the world.
 In order to do their part in this great readjustment the women's clubs teder- ated under one great whole as the Council of Women's Clubs'D of this district, with Mrs. J. F.. Hornady as the president, have called a mass meet ing for next Sunday afternoon to near Miss Minnie Kennedy of Nashville TOT merIy of Birmingham, on The Naloh- al Crisis.'
 Miss Kennedy is a beautiful Chris tian character-a woman of tremendous influence broad culture and unswerV- ing devotion to the cause of justice ana righteousness and her appearance here will be an inspiration to those Who hear her in the great work that hes before them.
 In speaking of the lecture which Miss Kennedy will deliver next Sunday al ternoon. Mrs. Hornady said yesterday Daniel Defoe, the noted English au- thor, in an article on Education or Women, has said that "A woman well bred and we'll taught, furnished with the additional accomplishments or Knowledge and behavior, is a creature without comparison It might be add ed, also, a woman with Godly ideals, for such is the character of the we'll known speaker, Miss Minnie Kennedy, who will lecture to the people of this city on next Sunday afternon, Decem- Der 2.
 Miss Kennedy is no stranger to Bir- 1 n, ,, paoDla having heen for some
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MRS. SMITH TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. w. D. Smith, president of the Drama league, will entertain at lunch con today in honor of MT. Percival Chubb. the noted English educator, who will address the Drama league this af
 ternoon. and Mrs. H. w. Bass Gads- den, president of the Gadsden Drama league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
BASKETS

A last consignment ef native bas- kets made in Kingston, Jamaica, hay ing arrived, Mrs. John London's band of St Mary's church will have them on sale at Miss Jennie's lunch room, Title Guarantee building, for the rest of the week.
 This will be the last opportunity for buying these unique handmade bas-
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DINNER FOR MIR. CHUBB

A dinner party will be given this evening in honor of Mr. Percival Chubb of New York, who is visiting in the city for few days.
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years general secretary of the Birming- ham Sunday School association and re- siding in this city. She holds the posi- ton of superintendent of the elemen- tary department of the M E. church
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DANCING PARITY

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 The following invitations have been Issued:
 "The B. A. c. requests the honor of your presence on the evening of Fri day. December 5. Dancing g to g." The checking list is at the athletic club and each member is urged to como and bring young lady.
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kets, which can be used In many ana various ways. As lunch baskets for school children, work packets, knitting baskets, market baskets, trash baskets, etc Some are made of woven colored straws, some of plaited palmetto, some of rilliantly dyed rafia, while many have been hand-painted by the na- lives. Those decorated with poinsettas will make exceptionally appropriate Christmas presents.
 This will be the last sale of these popular baskets, as, if any are lett over they have been promised to church bazar to be held next week Tn ueighboring town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
EAST LAKE ENTERTAINMENT

One of the interesting events of the week will be the library entertainment to be given at the East Lake library tomorrow evening under the auspices of the club women of East Lake. The public is invited and there will be no charges.
 The programme has been arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
MISS MINNIE KENNEDY

MISS MINNIE KENNEDY
 Of Nashville, superintendent of the department of the Sunday schools of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, who will make an ad- dress on next Sunday afternoon at the Bijou theatre on 'The National Crisis" The meeting is under the sponsorship of the Council of Wo- mems Clubs, of which Mrs. J. k. Hor- nady is the able president.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
PARTY SCALES MT. JUNEAU

DOUGLAS, Sept. 15.-A number of young people from the island climbed
 Mount Juneau yesterday afternoon, for an outing They left Juneau about 3 o'clock, returning late in the even
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15

officials of the railroad. His conver. sion is effected a the bedside of his dying mother, and he gives to his task of reformation all the energy, vitality and thoroughness that charac- terizes his career as holdup and all around bad man. Buck" becomes a staunch champion of law and order and a loyal protector of the railroad property, though he has to fight his former gang to do so.
 Buck" finds his reformation made easier by the companionship and de |votion of Faith Lawson, young girl who has succeeded to her dead ia ther's job as "Towerman" at Smoky Gap station. In fact, Faith and Buck" are the central figures in a pretty romance which .surpasses ir interest any that has ever been shown in Hart picture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
NOTICE

The Rebekahs will meet at l. O. o. F. Hall Tuesday evening. Sept 16th., at 8 o'clock for the transac- tion of regular business. On ac- count of the benefit dance for the orphans the social has been post poned to Saturday evening at o'clock, Sept. goth. tt
 ANNA KEENY,
 N. c. Pro-Tem.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
s, HOW KEY MAN SAVED PARIS FOOD FAMINE TOLD IN DISPATCHES

PARIS, Sept. 13.-Vigilant telegraph operators in the central office here saved Paris from a possible famine during the recent food crisis precipit. ated by the profitccrs.
 Following disorders around the cen tral markets where consumers raided tho stands, and overthrow them, scat tering vegetables, fruit, fish and oth CT food to tho ground because oi the high prices, a number of com mission merchants sent urgent tele grams to producers outside of Paris telling them to hold back their goods till further motive. Many of the dis patches indicated that, owing to 8 general decline in prices, the mer chants were withholding their goods from the market. .s..
 The telegrams numbered about one thousand. They had gone past the wickcts into the operating rooms when the operator who was working one of the wires to Brittany noted 8 batch of them cancelling orders foi butter. Now he had paid ten francs for a pound of butter that morning He consulted with colleagues operat ing wires leading to fish, vegetable fruit and other centcrs and thei- tables were loaded down with similar telegrams. None of the messages were sent.
 In a statement issued last nigh the government said that it took tho responsibility for the action of the tclegraphers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
MAN PULLED FROM THE
 WATER BY FERRY CREW

There was quite 8 thrilling rescue pulled off on Saturday night by Capt. Fred Panther and Purser Fred Cam eron of the ferry boat Gent. These men heard piercing screams for help at about II o'clock that night issuing from under the old P. c. dock. They jumped into boat and rode to the scene of commotion. They found a man struggling in the water and pulled him into the boat. They were unable to learn the name of the man whose life they had saved, or just how he happened to Do in the water.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS

DOUGLAS, Sept. 15.-Mrs. Frank Oliver, who has been confined to her bod by illness during the past week. is able to be up again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
DISTRICT COURT

Three secret indictments were re- turned by the Grand Jury this morning.
 The Gaslow murder trial was called for today and special ven- ire for 40 men to serve as jurors was issued, returnable at two o'clock.
 c. E. Miller and Dan Jones, moon sinners who with their still set up and ready for operation were fund by Avenue last Friday afternoon and arrested by Deputy United States Marshal N. O. Hardy, plead ed guilty in the Commissioner Court this morning. They were fined $75O each by Judge Newark l.. Burton. They stand committed to the Federal jail until the pay ment of their fines.
 Ole esWclle, proprietor of the Nee ca, soft drink parlor, who was ar rested in Tenakee by Special Agent Jack Mcdonald, on a charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession, and brought to Juneau. pleaded guilty this morning in the Commissioners Court and was fined $500 and costs by Judge Newark l.. Burton. Welle paid the fine and was released. Welle, at the time of his arrest, had just come to Ten akee and had in his possession twelve gallons of whiskey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
1OI)AY Y
YESTERDAY

NoTEotservatons Paul Kodiak ,,kor at 4 m and n Seattle Portland and San Francisco ats m and m- Juneau time
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NATIVE SCHOOL OPENS

DOUGLAS, Sept. 15.--The govern ment, school for the Douglas natives opened this morning with instructor, Mrs N. c. Holman in, charge. The school is little, later than usual in opening this year as many of the until the last few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
ANOTHER MARVEL

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. = The latest scientific marvel is a search light telephone, an apparatus which enables one to speak along a beam of light, using it as substitute for telephone wires. Either natural or artificial light can be used, and clear and distinct messages can be transmitted up to a distance of eight miles in sunlight and half a mile in artificial light.
 Read The Empire want ads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
MAN SHORTAGE IN
 NAVY IS REPORTED

LONDON, Sept. 15.-The rapid de- mobilization of the naval forces on the eastern coast has resulted in q serious man shortage It is said that many vessels are moored in navy yards without sufficient men to man them properly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

ing, making the round trip in about six hours. Those who made the as Rehmke, Foster, Gilbcrtson, Heacock and Mrs. Bergman, Mcssrs Gray Booth, Helgeson, Eaya, Williams. Ninnis, Jackson and Engstrom.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
WILLIAM s. HART IN INVOLVES OF THE RAIL" TO BE SEEN
 FOR LAST TIME TONiGH

DOUGLAS, Sept. 15.-In Wolves of the Rail- which will be seen, for the last time tonight at the Liberty theatre, Hart plays novel role, that of railroad detective in western country He is first seen as Buck
 Andrade, daring highwayman, whose gang is feared and dreaded by the
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
MONTHLY COMPENSATION
 FOR WAR RISK INSURANCE
 DOUBLED BY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. - The House has granted increases which double the monthly compensation originally provided by war risk in surance to disabled soldiers and sailors dependents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-15
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING

DOUGLAS, Sept. 15-The ladies of the Douglas Island Woman's Club will meet this week at the home of Mrs. David H. Christoe on Wednesday afternoon, September r. e.
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Expert gun repairing and clean ing. c. w. Young Co. adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
AUTOMOBILES HUPMORTTE

F'ive-passenger touring, with Sedan top, also an extra touring, top that can be quickly substituted if de- sired. The car is sound in every detail, having been under the care of a compe- tent chauffeur, and per forms like a new car. There are 5 good tires, best makes none to buy this year. It requires no attention from our shop and is ready to go out this morning; the price will surprise you; :; come and see it. Bunch Morrow Motor Car Co.,, Roamer Distributors, 2022- 24-28-30 5th ave-, corner 21st st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

BANKRUPT SALE-Paints, hardware, roofing for sale, red and green slate surfaced asphalt roofing, heaviest weight, finest quality, s250 roll; rubber roofing slightly damaged, s1 s1.5, s1.55 roll; roof paint, 50 cents gallon; paints and hardware factory cost. Robertson Hardware Co.,, 2020 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

PAIGE - PASSENGER, COUPE DE LUXE: MECHANICALLY PERFECT: EXQUISITELY APPOINTED. FINISH, UPHOLSTERY, TIRES GENUINELY NEW; NOT A FLEMISH OR FAULT FROM END TO END, BUT THE FAMILY WANTED AN AEROPLANE GREEN ROAMER, AND DIDN'T NEED BOTH: AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A REALLY NEW COUPE AT A STARTLING PRICE; A GOOD USED CAR ACCEPTABLE AS PART PAY MENT; LIBERAL TERMS AVAIL ABLE. BUNCH-MORROW MOTOR CAR CO.,, ROAMER AND PATERSON DISTRIBUTORS, 2o22-24-2S-30 FIFTH AVE, OPPOSITE TUTWILER.
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WEST END-Good broom dwelling. IT. choice. large lots corner. be A (Ss1 grove; nothing else like it for M cash, go month today. B .dEmRisAf Bldg
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ADDRESS L-39, CARE
 AGE-HERALD

MEN of neat appear ance and pleasing man. ner to represent us in selling electrical appli- ances in this city and nearby towns; this is a strictly com mis ion proposition and offers the right men practical ly unlimited possibilities to produce good earn ings from the very start. Previous selling experi- ence not necessary. Permanent position with every opportunni- ty for advancement. Ap- ply s. M. Bernheim Elec- tric Co.,, 2023 1st ave.
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ATTENTION, BOILER MAKERS

Ll IOIV9
 BOILER MAKERS We are doubling our ca pacity and require at once riveters, flue men, caulkers, punchers, reamers, testers and helpers; good wages and permanent work as- sured. Apply or write Southern Engine and Boiler Manufacturing Co.,, Jack son, Tenn.
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WANTED Edgerman, S5 per day. WANTED-Machine feeder, $3.5O per day. WANTED Grader, $110
 per month (either white or
 black).
 WANTED = Flaming mill
 foreman, $135 per month. White men of good reference
 to work at small band mill
 in Alabama. White men
 must not require house. Address K-39, care Age Herald.
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TYPEwRITERS

RENT 4 RoYAG~T6e most up-to-date typewriter. Phone or call for prompt service. Royal Typewriter Co.,, AT Jef- ferson Co. Bank Bldg.