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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
SCHOOLS ENTER WAR SAVINGS CONTEST School Children to Help the Government Meet War
 Obligations

On her return from Brewton where she addressed 155 teachers attending the Es- ! cambia county teachers institute last ! saturday, Miss Rosa Strickland in charge O. the school extension work of the War savings campaign, reported that she met
 with the greatest encouragement After
 she had explained the plans for the or. ganizaton of savings societies in the schoois and informed the teachers that each school making 100 per cent record
 would be given blue ribbon by Mrs. R F. Johnston, state chairman of the wom- ens section of the War Savings cam paign, several of the teachers at once enlisted their schools in the contest
 Miss Strickland stressed the patriotic outy or everybody to help the govern
 ment meet its war obligations, at the same time presenting the idea that War Savings stamps buying should be made thrift habit among the people of the state, and that school children should be used to start the work. Miss Strick- land goes to Sumter county one day
 this week to put the matter before the teachers of that county
 Mrs. Johnston yesterday announced the appointment of the following county chairmen:
 Geneva, Mrs. c. D. Carmichael, Geneva.
 Lee, Mrs. A. L. Dowdell Opelika Shelby, Mrs. Joseph Davies, Montevallo. Thomas Cobbs, field agent in charge of work among industrial and commer-
 cial establishments, held conference with A. T. McWane, treasurer of the American Cast Iron Pipe company yes
 terday who heartily approved the move ment to organize savings societies among industrial employees Another conference was arranged for today which will be at tended by MT. Cobb and the directors of the Acipco Y. M. c. A. for the purpose
 of discussing plans for organizing at Acipco
 James D. Dickson. field agent In charge of work among the banks of the state, will enter upon his duties today He will first call on the banks in the Bir- nihgham district and endeavor to get them in line to act as direct selling agents for the War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Bessen1er Boy LeaUes
 French Hospital And
 Becomes q StoWauay
Gassed in Action and Sent Hospital Joe McDaniel of Famous Company D. 167th Regiment, Runs Away and Boards Transport-Court-
 Martial Imposes Light Sentence

Fighting true to Alabama's best tradi- tions, gassed twice by the Germans on the western front, and finally put out of the fight game and sent to a hospital for treatment. slowing away on a transport and returning to his homeland to be tried before a special court martial at Camp Mcclellan for being absent from his command with out proper leave is the war record of Private James L. McDaniel of Bessemer, a member of Company D, 167th infan try.
 The special court-martial at Camp Mcclellan which heard the evidence against the Alabama soldier evidently believed his story. He admitted that he left the Frereh hospital without authority, but his statement to the adjutant general of the army upon ms arrival at home caused the court to administer one of the lightest sentences ever adjudged against an accused sol dier at the local camp. Private Me Daniel was sentenced to forfeit only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18

five days pay, and he has been re stored to the status of a good soldier b the action of the court which tried hin
 The Bessemer soldiers story is that he had been sent from hospital to hospital in France without secur- ing any benefit, and as the war was over and the fighting stopped he slipped away from the institution. slowed away on a transport. arrived in New York dead broke, wired home for money for n ticket and reported the facts in the case to the adjutant general of the army upon his arrival.
 The trial of the BeSscmer soldier has attracted considerable atten- tiOn at the local camp, and the at titude of the cOurt-martial which heard the evidence has given gen. eral satisfaction among those who are familiar with the unusual case brought out by the presence of the Company ID man here. The Besse- mer soldier has been given an hon. Orable discharge and has returned to his home in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
BUILDING OPERATIONS SHOW AN INCREASE OVER LAST YEA R
Outlook Encouraging for Coming Year, State Architects-Apart-
 ments to Be Erected

Building operations in Birmingham ir January show an increase over the month of January, 1918. of about 25 per cent, which is considered encouraging. The cost of the buildings and repairs covered by permits issued in January. as reported by J. E. Spencer, was $439H
 Architects and contractors speak op- tmistically of the future and some of them predict that active building opera tions will begin within a very short time. Plans have been drawn and submitted to contractors for inspection with the view to bidding on the construction work for number of residences, some of them quite pretentious. Several large apart ment buildings also will be erected dur ing the year, it is reported Blue prints for one of these. to be located on Twen- ty-second street, near Avenue H. have already been made and bids will be asked in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
S24,0OO RAISED IN
 JEFFERSON COUNTY
 FOR ARMEN|ANS
State Coming Along-Sev- eral Counties Go "Over Top Interesting Let
 ters Received

The Armenian-Syrian drive continues though yesterday the office was closed a 227 First National Bank building and al funds are being received now at the Bir. mingham Trust and Savings bank b, Col. T. o. Smith, treasurer of the funC for Alabama
 Colonel Smith has received from out of-town sources so far s1l. .eS4, and iron Birmingham and Jefferson county $24,o ,oo up to o'clock yesterday afternoon. The checks and small cash donations con. tinue to come in, and it is believed tha; before night the local total will have reached $25,0
 Yesterday the following letter was re- ceived from Greensboro:
 Dear Colonel Smith: It gives me much pleasure to send the enclosed checl, for s594.SO for Amenian-Syrian relief. In addition to this amount our Hale county Sunday schools have sent in $356.2e for the same great cause, so I feel that we have done our share. Since Hale's quota was $500, we are well over the top.'
 T am especially proud of this sum, as most of money was given in cents instead of dollars, and enthusiasm has waned considerably since the war. Sim cerey and cordially,
 ANNIE ERWIN STOLLENWERCH,
 Chairman Hale County"
 Another interesting letter has been received by H. D. Cullen, acting state secretary of the state speakers bureau for the Armenian Syrian relief, from Chairman M. T. Sumner of Boligee, in- closing checks for s6o.05 The letter fol- lows:
 T am enclosing three checks, totallinS S60.05 The Boligee Presbyterian Sun day school had previously, through Sec retary R. H. Halter. sent $10 to Col. T. O. Smith of Birmingham Trust bank, also treasurer of the Armenian fund, and they want it credited to Boligee's ap- portionment.
 One-half of 1 per cent of s12.0O0, our Fourth Liberty Loan quota, so as usual we are over the top We have a popula- tion of 75 white people. Yours for all war work, M T. SUMNER
 Wilcox county also reports an over to the Armenian-Syrian re- lief fund.- with Chairman N. D. Godbold in charge of the speakers bureau, and Rev. B. H. Grier in charge of the drive.
 All chairmen who have reported state that the cooperation of the former four minute men through the speakers bureau has been of great assistance in raising the fund in Alabama.
 Director R. M. Mann of Montgomery stated Monday morning that Alabama's quota of $2OO,000 woudl all be in hand not later than March l. including those coun- ties that have been compelled to post pone their campaigns on account of the influenza epidemic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
BURGLARS ROB
 DOWNTOWN STORE

The department store of Drennen & Co. was burglarzed early yesterday morning and approximately $500 worth of goods were stolen, according to re- ports received at the detective headquar- ters.
 There is some mystery as to how the store was entered, as the burglars left no doors or windows open, nor any clue that so far has led to their detection.
 The list of goods stolen includes silk shirts silk waists, linen goods, men 5 suits, large quantity of mems anc women's shoes .and a number of suit cases, which were probably used to carry away the plunder. The police and detec- tive departments are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
NEW OFFICERS OF
 ROTARY CLUB TO
 BE INSTALLED
President Morris Bush to Outline Plans for the Year and Appoint Committees

The new officers will be installed by the Rotary club at it's meeting tomor- row afternoon at ? o'clock in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel with appro- priate ceremonies. Morris Bush, the new president. will outline his plans for the coming year. as well as appoint his stand ing committees and while there will be no set speeches. there will be some very important announcements. In addition there will be some stunts of unusual interest and every Rotaran is urged to be on hand and take part in the exer- cises and extend a rousing welcome to the new officials of the club
 The officers to be installed are as fol- lows:
 Morris w. Bush, president Dr. P H. Woodall, vice president; Thornton Estes, secretary; M. P. Northington, treasurer; LeGrand c. Wilson, sergeant-at arms
 Directors: E. H. Andrews, chairman: Wallace l.. Caldwell, Robert Jemison, Jr., Dan B. Dimick, B. H. Hartsfield, Val J. Nesbit, Robert T. Brooke, Maurice w. Canister. J. Gregory Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
HOSPITAL GREATLY
 IN NEED 0F FUNDS
Hundreds of Suffering Lit tie Ones Treated Free at
 Childrens' Hospital
OI LIT anf, ALA. Statement December 31, 1918


 The Children's hospital is in great need of funds to enable it to properly carry on the work it has undertaken. The re- cent influenza epidemic was a great strain on it's resources and the high cost of medicines and supplies make the up- keep increasingly difficult. The manage ment is anxious to keep the equipment and the services of the hospital at the highest standard and in order that it may do so the people of Birmingham are called upon to make liberal dona . tions to the institution.
 IE an appeal for funds addressed to the people of Birmingham Mrs. w. l.. Phil lips states that every one in the city can help the hospital by filling a bag with useless waste material and having it ready when the collector calls. Bugle calls will announce the collectors who will begin their house-to-house rounds at ar early date.
 A well equipped clinic is maintained at the hospital where the children are treated free, and the treatment in the hospital proper also is free only one ward being reserved for pay patients. Through proper care in the hospital the lives of hundreds of children have been saved, and many others saved from a lifetime of suffering that would have re- suited from neglect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
DOG-GONE HARD ON DOGS-THE TAX HAS
 BEEN RAISED TO S2

It's going to be doggone hard on dogs around these diggings.
 Jimmie Jones, city comptroller. who happens to be the official dog tax pusher, aided and abetted by his hard headed collector. Officer Stone. says he will have to have two bones'' from every person who now has to furnish bones for lis purp daily. The war has affected dog ownership just like everything else You used to be able to keep Fido in all safe ty from city dog wagons for an expense of H.50 per annum, but now Jimmy" says the city needs the money, and that food is so high that dogs are less de- sirable. and it will be g for each ca- nine that sleeps on the doormat at your front door or pulls on his chain at the back door.
 Worsn that. After March the tax is raised to s. just because you were neg lectful and did not pay it before, and every dog fancier had better get busy and save the s1 penalty right away soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
'QUARREL BETWEEN NEGRO WOMEN HAS
 SERIOUS ENDING
Nicie Perry May Die From Stab in the Breast Inflicted by
 Helen Crazer

Nicie Perry, negro woman living at 72 Thirty fourth street. was stabbed with knife and probably fatally wounded by Helen Crazer, another ne- gro woman who resided at the same place. The affray took place about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 There were several witnesses to tho affair who stated that the women had been quarreling since noon yesterday up to the time the stabbing took place. The Perry woman was stabbed in the breast. She was carried to the Hillman hospital where she is reported to be in serious condition. Helen Crazer, her assailant. was arrested shortly afterwards by Officers Walker and Burge on a charge of assault with in- tent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
TWO NEW CARS ON
 FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS
 AND IDLEWILD LINES
Repair Work Progresses Nicely and Rapid Improvement in Service
 Is Favorable

The transportation department of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company yesterday placed in service two additional cars on the Foun- tain Heights and Idlewild lines, which reduces the headway to II minutes in the morning and to F minutes in the afternoons.
 The company states that they will add additional cars as fast as they come from the repair barns, and that they are making rapid progress with their repair forces working full time. The arrival of materials for repair work is a daily oco urrence now, and everything looks fa- vorable for a rapid improvement in the SC ryice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Negro Charged With
 Violating Mann Act
First Negro Arrested on This Charge
 by Local Federal Officers

Ocie Gillespie, negro, was arrested yesterday on warrant sworn out be- fore Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner, charging him with vio- 1ating the Mann act, and was placed in jail in default of $500 bond.
 This is the first negro ever arrested on the charge by special agents of the local department of justice, according to officials, and the man is alleged to have taken 14-year-old negro girl from Bes- semer to Osako. Va.
 Mark Hanna of the department of justice stated it was the first case of a negro being arrested for white" slavery in the history of the department in Eir- mingham, so far as he knew. Gillespie will be given a preliminary hearing be- fore Commissioner Charlton on March P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
KIWANIANS TO HEAR
 FAREWELL TODAY
Tite Bissell's Quartet Will Be Fca- ture of Luncheon at the
 TutWiler

The regular luncheon of the Kiwanis club win be held at the Tutwiler hotel today at 1 o'clock. Col T. o. Smith. first vice president. presiding in the absence of "Chier' Mercer Barnett, who is spend ing few days in Florida on a vacation, following the strenuous campaign for the Aimenian-Syrian relief.
 Kiwanian M. S. Barnwell will tell the members of the work to be done between now and May 1. preparatory to the in ternational Kiwanan convention, which meets here on May 20. 21, p. There will be few stunts uncorked that will in terest the membership and Tite Bisseli will be present with his "barber shop" quartet for 8 few melodious rounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
OFFICER PHILLIPS
 MUCH IMPROVED
Funeral Services of Officer Evans Will Be Held on Arrival of
 Relatives

Officer A.. w Phillips, who was shot by a negro last Saturday night, was re- ported to be resting well by authori- ties at St. vincents hospital last night and is said to be rapidly improving.
 Funeral services for Officer Evans are being withheld, pending the arrival of relatives from North Carolina and the time will be announced later.
 Both officers were shot in the breast and officer Evans succumbed to the wounds a few hours after being shot.
 The negro was killed by the officers after they had fallen wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
s'Paw Paw" Allowed
 to Circulate" Here
 Following Decision
All hope is not lost.

All hope is not lost.
 Paw Paw will be allowed to cir culate in Birmingham, regardless of the II per cent of al-ka-hol that has been mixed into the tonic which caused the arrest of l.. S. Macintosh and William Ford, who were taken into custody by local detectives re- gently for dispensing this patent medicine which they claimed would make one ''unruly'' if he imbibed too freely.
 Recorder Martin has ruled that while this tonic has the ingredients necessary to make a millionaire out of a tramp''-for the time being-that at the same time the original intent of the manufacture is being distorted, in the charge of the detectives as Paw Paw" is sold as tonic and not as a beverage.
 Judge Martin further admonishes that the detective department might use a wee bit more common sense in making arrests of this character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Martin Will Accept
 Judges Appointment

Montgomery. February 17.-(Special) Capt. W. Logan Martin, of the United States army. will accept the appointment of Governor Kilby as judge of the Eff teenth judicial circuit, according to in : formation received at the state house on Monday. For several days Captain Mar tin was undecided as to whether or not to accept the place or stay in Birming- ham when discharged from the army. He will take up his duties on March 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
COUNTY READY TO
 PAVE HIGHWAY

The board of revenue yesterday ir- structed Jere Gwin, president, to write the city and ask of they were ready for the county to proceed with the paving of First avenue east and Third avenue west. which has been under considera- ton for sometime.
 On First avenue the paving will be con tnued to Eighty-fifth street, and on Third aveEle to Smiths crossing The avenue will be windened from Forty-first to Forty-seventh streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
R0untree Speaks at Mineral Wells in
 Interest of Roads

Mineral Wells. Texas. February IT.. (SpeciaL)-J. A. Rountree of the United States Good Roads association, who is here to arrange for the meeting of that association and the Bankhead Ma tional Highway association, addressed the Chamber of Commerce Monday night, explaining the plans of these two great conventions. His address was enthusiastically received and he was assured the hearty cooperation of this city. The Chamber of Com merce will tender him a banquet Tuesday night at which the most prominent citizens of west Texas will attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transac- tions were recorded yesterday: Moley Eaton and husband to William " Jew eli, lot 12, block 20, for $35.
 Thomas Wright and wife, to Howard c. Rush, 40 acres, in township 16. sec tion II, for 5000.
 J. w. Dixon and wife, to Charlotte M. Worsham, lot l, block g, for $500.
 R. L. Mitchell and wife to A. K Vance, lot 8, block IT, with tenements, for $2100.
 o. L. Stanley to Mrs. Jennie Hopkins and daughter lot 4. block 16, for $1200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
SUITS FILED

The following suits were filed yester- day:
 Mrs. Minnie B. Phillips vs. Bfrming- ham Bottling company, 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Parker Clinton vs. Birmingham Trans fer and Traffic company, 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries to his minor son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Mrs. Ohme Appointed
 County Chairman

Mrs. Conrad H. Ohme has been ap- pointed chairman of Jefferson county fifth Liberty Loan committee and en- tered upon her duties yesterday. She will have offices with the state com mittee in rooms 520-521 Jefferson Coun- ty Bank building. The appointment was announced yesterday by Mrs. John D. McNeel, state chairman of the women's fifth Liberty Loan committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Embezzlement Charged

J. W. Sims. who resides on Eighth
 avenue, north, an employee of the American Express company. was ar rested at the Terminal station last night by Constables Matlock and Daily on a charge of embezzlment. It is legged that he embedded various sums from the sale of merchandise in care of the express company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Failed to Register

H. T. Riley and B. M White, aged A and 25 years. committed to the city jail a few days ago on charge of larceny. were yesterday turned over to federal authorities and a warrant will be sworn out for them before Kenneth Charlton on a charge of failing to register in the selective draft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
League to Enforce Peace

A conference of the League to En- force Peace will be held in Atlanta February 2S to March 1, inclusive, and ex-Gov. Emmet O'Nea1 is planning to attend. American Interest In League of Nations" and The Plain Neces- sity for a League of Nations" will be among the subjects discussed at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18

Invite some of your friends to enjoy the Tutwiler table d'hote luncheon with you today (75 cents the cover). also ser vice la carte. The same obtains or Sunday evenings. both table d'hote din ner G1.50 plate). and service la carte The Tutwiler orchestra furnishes music on both occasions.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Long Discharged by
 U. s. Commissioner

J. l. Long. charged with violating the bone dry law. was given preliminary hearing yesterday before Kenneth Charl- tion. United States commissioner, and was discharged as there was not suf- ficient evidence to hold him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Habitual Constipatio Cured
 In IA fm Sl naVa

"LAx-FOS-WITH PEPSIN' Is a spe- cially-prepared Tonic Laxative for Ha- bitual Constipation. It relieves prompt ly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 11 days to induce regular action. It Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleesa to Take. soc per bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-18
Urban Convicted

Sam Urban was convicted in the crim- inal court yesterday before Judge c. w. Ferguson on a charge of grand larceny. The defendant was accused of stealing an automobile. He will be sentenced later.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-09-20
CATHEDRAL CH0R|STERS
INVITATION Is EXTENDED TIC
MEN AND BOYS.

One hundred boys Of the Cathedral
school are now under training for the
new Male Choir. Some remarkably
fine voices have been discovered. The
boys of the Cretin High School, under
the direction Of the Christian Broth
ers, are also to be members of the
Choir.
An invitation is extended to all men
in st. Paul interested in this project
These men will send their names to
Mr.. Benjamin, choirmaster and organ
ist, at the Cathedral residence, 235
Selby Ave, st. Paul. Many boys from
other parishes are joining the choir,
as we'll as a number of men from
Minneapolis. Much interest is man
ifested by all concerned, and it is now
an assured fact that in the near
future choir equal to any in Amer
ica will be presented to the people
of st. Paul.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-09-20
THE LANGUAGE QUESTION
BISHOP WANTS FOREIGN LAM.
GUAGE SERMONS STOPPED.

The Right Rev. c. E. Byrne, Bishop
of Galveston, Texas, has written a let
ter to his priests on "the language
question" in which he says:
"The sooner you give wider use to
the English language in your school
and in your pulpit, the better pre-
pared you will be for legislation which,
l believe, is only standing waiting" "
The English language, he says, is the
language of the overwhelming major
ity, and "I do not think that the best
interests of our children are served
by obliging them to learn their
prayers, gather the knowledge of their
religion, as we'll as that knowledge,
oftentimes, necessary for their world
ly welfare, in a foreign tongue"
While admitting the consolation it
gives immigrants to hear their own
tongue used in church, the Bishop asks
what is to become of the Americans
who must attend a foreign language
church because no other is near, and
who cannot understand what is said.
The purity of faith and its endurance
depend on no particular living Ian
guage, he argues, and the Church her
self put the Mass in dead language
that no land or people might claim
it as its own" aji