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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
PLACE OF LAYMEN
 |. LECTURE THEME ET HOWARD COLLEGE
Dr. Sikes Speaks on Bol- shevism at Baptist Assem- bly-Plans Outlined for
 S75,0OO,00O Drive

Dr. J. P. Henderson, secretary of the Laymans movement at Knoxville, Tenn, will address the Baptist assembly on the Place of the Layman in the New World Order" at II o'clock Sunday morning at Howard college. Laymen from all over the Birmingham district have been in vited to attend the conference to be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon at which time an attempt will be made to effect an organization to aid in the S75. .00o. .0ot drive. Sunday night at o'clock pr. W. l.. Poteat will address them on World Reconstruction.
 Dr. B. D. Henning addressed the assem ply at Il o'clock yesterday morning and laid down the plans for the $75, ,Ooo, ,00N drive which is to start within the near future. In his address he disclosed plans which would entail the establishing Tn each state, county and town a headquar- ters for handling the immediate ter ritory and reporting to the state head quarters which in turn would report to the national headquarters.
 At O clock Thursday night Dr. E. W. Sikes addressed the assembly on "Bol- shevism. large audience was in at
  ed Dr. Sikes defined Bolshevism "as \ new political and social order with new ideal of life and of the state The call of Bolsheyism," he said, is for the com mon people of the world to unite.'
 Their doctrines are false. They have no hopes of winning in the end. Lenine, who has heretofore preached adherence to no authority. has recently come out and stated that they must be held in |. tr nH. Urine that believes only in its own class and the utter exclusion of all other class es and creeds. They are beaten already. Thousands of it's followers are starving and in rags, and a period unequaled in the worlds history for greed and license exists today in the name of freedom ano democracy"
 All addresses and lectures have been we'll attended at the college and during several of the conferences held much has been planned for the betterment of tho Baptist church and it's schools. Some O. the ablest ministers of that creed In the south are in attendance at the assem- bly, and up to this time it has been A success.
 Sunday night at o'clock Dr. W. l.. Poteat will speak on World Reconstruc- tion" and it is expected that he will bring out many points that will be of universal interest This is only one of series or addresses and lectures on various SUI iects of interest that he has spoken OF recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

first street between Second and Third avenues was forced to close it's doors at II o'clock. When they re-opened at o'clock more than 100 people were waiting to buy a supply of sugar and all during the afternoon the store was crowded with customers. Here city employees acted as clerks and members of the police force were there assisting in the distribu' on and handling of the crowd. In the suburbs the various fire stations were used as the depots and the distribution was made by the firemen
 The downtown depot disposed of 75.- 900 pounds; Ensley 10000 pounds; West End, North Birmingham and Woodlawn 15,00o pounds each and East Lake, Avondale. Wy1am and Prat City. 10,- 900 pounds each At 9:S0 o'clock the East Lake depot reported sold out which was the first to reach the city hall.
 The city commissioners in addition to the sugar will get two cars of can ned goods. two cars of flour and one car of bacon for distribution in Bir- mingham. The city fathers are mak- ing every effort to secure as much as possible of the government goods to be sold to the people at cost by the municipalities and they are determined to assist the public in combating the high cost of living. It is believed that the canned goods, flour and bacon will reach Birmingham about the middle of the week and these supplies will be distributed in the same way that the sugar was thus maintaining the mini mum cost to the consumer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
DECORATIONS FOR
 VALOR ON BATTLE
 FIELD RECEIVED
Three Members of Famous 167th Regiment Awarded
 Cr0sses-DecOrations at Recruiting Office
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. STATEMENT. JUNE 20. 1919.

A distinguished service cross, a croix de guerre with star and an Italian croce de guerra were, received at the local army recruiting station yesterday to be given to Sergt- Edward L. Crock cit of Company E, 11sth infantry, Lieut. Robert Espy of Company B, 1s7th infan- try and Private Ashad Hawie of Com pany F, 1s7th infantry. respectively. No citation accompanied the distinguished service cross and 1t is not known how Sergeant Crockett won his honors The following accompanies the croix de Enerre for Lieutenant Espey:
 ~With the appreciation of the com mander-in-chief of the American expedi- tonary forces In France the marshal of France, er-in-chief of the French armies of the east cites in the order of the army corps:
 "Espey, Robert, lieutenant 167th regi- ment of American infantry, 42d division While reconnoitering 200 meters in front of the lines he discovered that the enemy was preparing counter-attack. He seized the automatic rifle of fallen soldier and opened fire on the enemy, breaking up the attack and inflicting heavy losses. Wounded in the course of this action.'
 At general Headquarters April Is, 1919.
 'The Marshal of France, "Commander-in-ch of the French armies of the east "PETAIN." Lieutenant Espey also has the distin- guished service cross and the decoration oe the Belgian Order of Leopold.
 The Italian cross is accompanied by the following letter:
 Italian Military Mission f.saas
 "G. H. O., A. E. F.
 ITO Private Ashad Hawie, Company F, 167th Infantry:
 Dear Sr-I have the pleasure to in- form you that H. M. King Victor Eman- uel III has graciously awarded you the Italian croce di guerra in recognition of your services for the allied cause. Dec oration enclosed. Yours truly,
 c. WIMBERLEY,
 Captain A. D. c. ~For I. Perelli, Brigadier General, "Chief of Italian Mission"
 Chaumont, June.6, 1919.
 The above mentioned men are requested to call at the local recruiting station for their decogation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
''Seab" Whatley Pays
 Visit to His Old Home

Among the visitors to Birmingham this week is "Seab" Whatley, former popular Birmingham man who for the past few years has made his home in Pittsburg where he is engaged in a large and lucrative business.
 This is the first visit Mir. Whatley has made here for some time and his large circle of friends are extending him very cordial welcome upon the occasion of his visit.
 MT. Whatley expresses himself as be- ing very much delighted at Birming- hams growth and progress and declares that few places he has ever seen can equal it.
 While he in the city. MT. Whatley is the guest Of his relatives MT. and Mrs George c. Whatley. at Terrace court He expects to go south Alabama before returning to Pittsburg. to visit his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
MEN ACCEPTED FOR
 U. s. AIR SERVICE

Many men are being accepted for the air service at the local army recruit ing station daily, and are being sent to the aviation repair depot at Montgomery for training. Those enlisting yesterday were: John s. Harwell, Dadeville: Archie J. Young, Memphis; Harold T. Griffith, Chattanooga; Everett H. Roberson. Ath- ems: Marvin A. Harris. Athens; Isaac Hathwol, Athens; Ben W. Lindsay, Athens. Those accepted for the infantry were: Dewey Jones, Birmingham; James Hogg, Birmingham; Walter Jones. Bir- mingham Edward F. Nelson, Florence; Homer Austin, Gadsden, and Clarence c. Champion, Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
ILLICIT DISTILLING
 IS CHARGE MADE

Mark Oliver, wanted on a charge of illicit distilling. was arrested in Annis- ton by Deputy United States Marshal A. H. Borders, according to information re- ceived by United States Marshal H. A. Skeggs yesterday. For two years Oliver is alleged to have been evading the off cers and is said to have forfeited six bonds. He is alleged to have committed the offense on three occasions. once in Anniston, once in Florence and once in Jasper. Tn 1917 Ralph Quinn, assistant United States district attorney, conferred with William Travis. attorney for Oliver, and it was decided to try all three cases in Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
DIVISION OF STATE
 INCOME TAX TO BE
 DISCUSSED TODAY
Committees to Meet With City Com missioners and Discuss More
 Equal Division of Tax

The legislative comittee of the Bir- mingham Real Estate Exchange, and the members of the city commission will meet with the legislative commit tee of the Civic association at special meeting called for 1 o'clock today in the private dining room of the asso- ciation, for the puspose of discussing and considering steps to be taken to secure for municipalities a greater quota of the proposed state income tax.
 The proposed state income tax. as 1t now stands gives 50 per cent to the state and 25 per cent each to the county and the state. It is proposed that the tax be so apportioned that the municipalities will receive at least 50 per cent and the state and county 25 per cent respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Travelling Men Will
 Hold Meeting Today

From the size of the crowd at the meeting last Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce. it seems that every man who has the honor of being a travel ing nfan, is going to get into harness. and some big ticket sales have already been made.
 Every man who has not received his tickets should be on hand Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Chamber of Commerce, and get his allotment of tickets and call at the Potter building and see MT. B. F. Wilkinson, and get his photo there. Everybody that is in Birming- ham should be on hand Saturday 2 p. m., at the Chamber of Commerce. All the ball players, both U. c. T. and T. F. A. will meet at ? D. m., at the Chamber of Commerce for practice Saturday ? p. m.
 The man that sells the most tickets is to have a pair of new shoes Ticket salesmen should all appear and make reports, and not stop when they have sold what tickets they have on hand, as 10000 tickets have to be sold. and every man that wears the shoes will have to sell over 1000 tickets. Every l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
FOUR BILLS PROVIDE THE MACHINERY FOR ALABAMA WOMEN
 ID EXERCISE VOTE
Representative Shaw Says Bills Provide QualificaA tion of Women Voters on Same Basis
 as Men

Representative W. H. Shaw of Colbert county passed through Birmingham last night en route to his home to spend Sun day.s
 Mir Shaw is house leader of the woman suffrage forces, and yesterday he intro duced in the house four bills providing the machinery for Alabama women to vote when the necessary number of states have ratified the suffrage amendment This is expected to be sometime within the next year.
 The four bills provide for compliance by women with the Alabama election laws on the same basis as men when the fed eral amendment becomes effective. MT Shaw last night characterized his fous bills simply as preparedness measures.
 Discussing the necessity for the bills MT. Shaw said:
 Every thoughtful man in Alabama, whether he favor or oppose woman suf- frage. konws that the ninteenth amend ment to the constitution of the United States will probably be ratified by the requisite number of states in less than one year. The power of the state over suffrage and the right to regulate and prescribe qualifications of electors will remain unchanged. unmodified and unabridged. except the discrimination on account of sex.
 When the amendment becomes opera tive it will become the duty of the lawmakers of the state to coordinate it's laws to meet the changed condition thus brought about which can be ac- complished without amendment of the state constitution.
 Ut must be anticipated that the pres- ent legislature will have adjourned, and that the ratification will be ef- fective prior to another convention of the Iawmaking body. The task falls upon the legislature of 1919; and be- lieving that the responsibility rests upon every member, I have prepared and introduced four measures fixing regulation under which the women electors shall exercise their right to vote, with the provision that they shall become effective when, and upon the contingency that, the governor of Ala bama shall ascertain and proclaim that the nineteenth amendment to the con sutution of the United States has been adopted as a part of the constitution of the United States. I believe that these are imperative preparedness measures which should be promptly enacted without a dissenting vote"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Employees of Western
 Union Enjoy Dance

The employees of the Western Union Telegraph and Cable company, together with their friends and families. held a social gathering consisting of a dance and refreshments at the dancing pavilion at East Lake park at o'clock last night. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the Association of Western Union Employees. Davidson's orchestra furnished the music.
 The entertainment last night was the first of a series of entertainments to DC given by the association each month. A large number of the employees with their friends were present, and reported very enjoyable evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Two National Guard
 Companies for Bessemer

Captain Lacey Edmundson has just beer given authority for the organization of two national guard companies of the old Fourth Alabama infantry in Besseme- The second company will be organized as soon as the first, Company H, has been thoroughly organized and mustered inta service.
 Major Lucien c. Brown will go to Bes- serner Monday night where he will make preliminary inspection of company preparatory to the coming of the federal mastering officer, Col. William P. Screws Company H will be formally mustered in. to service next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
NEGRO WOMAN KILLED IN BED, AND CHILD IS SERIOUSLY INJURED
Unknown Assailant Attacks Woman
 and Girl With AK While Sleep ing at Their Home

Leila Franklin. aged 90, negro woman. was killed and her granddaughter, Re- becca Mckenzie. aged 12 was probably fatally injured by unknown parties early yesterday morning while the two slept in their bed at 524 Twenty street, south
 The weapon used to commit the murder was an axe which was found stained with blood near the scene of the murder. The head of the Franklin woman was literally split wide open! The alarm was spread by Rebecca Mckenzie after she had re- gained consciousness from a blow which, it is said, fractured her skull She is at the Hillman hospital in a serious con- diton.
 The girl told Detectives Burge and De Groat that no one except her aunt Estelle Williams had been in the house on the night of the tragedy and stated she lett
 the room about Ii o'clock. The woman was arrested by the officers and is being held at the city jail awaiting further dew elopments
 When the officers went to the house, they found the two negroes lying side by side and literally covered in blood The coroner's s office was notified and Assistant Coroner R. E. Askew is making investi- gations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Courses Completed
 by County Girls Club
Tour of Furniture Stores Completes Short Course of Instruction

With a tour of several Birmingham furniture stores Friday afternoon the Jefferson County Girls clubs snort course, being conducted here by Miss Marion Walker county emergency dem onstration agent, and Miss Martha Arm stnong, assistant demonstration agent, closed after three-day session, at tended by about 35 girls of the county.
 Correct dress was the subject of the talk given by Miss Agnes Hit, assistant state demonstration agent, Friday morn ing. Miss Olivia O'Neal gave the girls a talk on Thrift and Miss Clemens d1sctsseu Hygiene" with them.
 Ire girls were guided through the tir- Tit ,ra s.or-- ty c. l.. Harold. sscre.aiy of the ,~.c.c a: :socistion. Special exhibits were arranged by the dei'ers Ter o's- r.,v 10 the v.,itora. showing the rorrcct WA tf ai,ang ng home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
The Local Furniture Dealers Association
 Secures Recognition

There is a movement on foot to organize , a National Furniture Dealers association, according to a statement issued by Ira
 F. Randall. president of the Birmingham
 Furniture Dealers association. yesterday. MT. Randall is in recepit of request from J. R. Gilmore of New York to col feet data regarding the operation of the local association. and MT. Randall is making efforts to comply with the rs- quest.
 The local association is recognized ma tional as live organization with one of
 the largest memberships in the United
 States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
DEPUTIES DESTROY TWO ILLICIT STILLS
Six Hundred Gallons of Mash De-
 stroyed in Shelby County Raid

Following raid made Thursday night by Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue W. P. Hampton and W. W. Pitts, Deputy United States Marshals Roy Cashion and w. E. Garner and Deputy Sheriffs Cum ningham, White. Long and Kemp, two 600 gallons of beer poured out Bert Glas- glow was arresteds on a charge of illicit distilling, it being alleged that a large quantity of the beer was found near his place in Shelby county. With the 200- gallon capacity still was found 22 fer mentors, while with the 40-gallon still there were fermenters. During the past two weeks approximately ten stills have been raided by the deputy internal reve- nue collectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
DANCE TO MARK THE FORMAL OPENING OF
 ARMY AND NAVY CLUB

The Army and Navy club Of Birming- ham will be formally opened tnis eVe- ming with a dance at Pershing pier al East Lake and extensive arrangements are being made for the occasion large number of invitations have been issued and from the number of accept ances coming in at the navy recruiting station in the Title Guarantee build ing the crowd promises to be record breaking.
 Music for this occasion will be fur nished by the United States navy band of New Orleans, which will give several concerts in this distriQt, including Ensiey and Bessemer.
 Among the chaperons for the occasion will be Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. J. E. Meredith, Lieutenant and Mrs, D. M Collier. Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Cruse, Mr. and Mrs M. J. Pauly, Mir. and Mrs. Gerhart and others. All ex-service men wishing to attend are requested to call at the local navy station for a ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Was Not Retained by
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
To the Editor of theAge-Hernld.

To the Editor of theAge-Herald.
 You state in large type letters on your local page in tOday's is- sue of your paper, that 1t Is un- destOod MT. $. J. Bowie acted as attorney for Lovemnn, Joseph and Loeb in endeavoring to get the re- lease of Mir. III. F. Kammeyer.
 This information is incorrect, as tlis company neither directly nor indirectly. hns made any effort in the behalf of MT. Kammeyer after he was taken in custody by the de- pertinent of justice and we would kindly ask that you give the same publicity to n correction of your statements that you did to your news item. Very truly yours,
 LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB,
 Joseph A. Loveman. Birmingham. July 15. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
suffragists Indorse Thrift Campaign

Word has reached the Washington headquarters of the savings division of the United States treasury that the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana has adopted resolutions endorsing the thrift campaign. said Mrs. Richard Johnston. This action taken at the Indianapolis meeting is right in lins with the progressive programme~of the organization.
 Tt was at this same meeting that the plan to open schools in citizenship throughout the state was developed These Indiana leaders have grasped the rela tion of thrift to good citizen ship and realize that a citizen must be more than a mere voter. Under their leadership these schools will prove ef- fective agencies in the campaign for a thrifty America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Residents Requested
 to Send Addresses

Notices have been posted at the local postcffice, by Postmaster R. B. Smyer requesting all persons residing in Bir- mingham permanently to turn in their residence addresses at the postoffice and have their mail delivered to them by carriers. '"The general delivery window is especially for transients and should not be used by residents of the city" said MT. Smyer. 'If everyone will comply with this request we will 70 the public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
MORRIS BUSH TO
 SPEAK ON COAL TAX
New Features on Programme at the Community Club Luncheon
 Today

Morris Bush, one of the best known coal operators in this district will ad- dress the Community club this afternoop at o'clock at the Southern club. on the coal and iron tax in Alabama. MT. Bush has some interesting facts and fig ures regarding this tax to present-to the club and President Claude Estes requests all members to be on hand.
 Several features have been arranged by the entertainment committee of which Edmund Armes is chairman and the meeting promises to be one of the most enjoyable held in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
NEGRO MELODIES AT
 COMMUNITY SING

Under direction of professional song leaders and musicians, the negro com rnunity sing, to be conducted tomorrow afternoon from to o'clock at the War Camp Community Service building. 1717h Third avenue. promises to be an enjoya- ble occasion.
 The programme provides for the. sing ing of several negro melodies and hymns t. the audience. and will be interspersed ty vocal and instrumental solos and ouartets. full orchestra Ecs also been secured for the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued in the pro- bate office yesterday follow:
 J. Rudolph Crocker, city, to Mrs vi-- gie Romano.
 Edwin R. spiro. city. to Miss Hattie |. Spier.
 J. J. Bazemore. city. to Miss Barbara Horsley.
 Steve E. Goad. city. to Miss Lucy Graves.
 o. A. Evans. wylam. to Miss Audrey Lindsey.
 Leroy A. Skinner, city, to Miss Emma Mae Burton.
 M F. McNair. city. to Miss Annie Mae Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Young Negroes Arrested
 on Burglary Charge

Henry Dowdell, Claud Davier and John Gaswell. young negro boys, were arrested yesterday by Officers Dobyns and Wal ton on charges of burglary and grand larceny and placed in the city jail.
 It is alleged that the boys burglarized the home of H. Swartz, i70S Third ave- nue. and other houses in the same neigh borhood some night ago. From the Swartz home, the officers say. the ne- groes obtained $175 and some jewelry. rortion of which has been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
SEEKS TO ABOLISH
 CONVICT INSPECTORS

Montgomery, July 25.-(Special.)- .)-Aboli- ton of the state board of convict in spectors is recommended in bilf intro- duced in the senate yesterday by Sena- tor Acker, administration floor leader The duties of the inspectors he would have performed by the state board of control and economy, created by the last legislature upon suggestion of the gov ernor The economy board would have the same authority now given the con- yict inspectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
PERSONAL

Dr. J. W. Barclay leaves this morn ing for Huntsville to visit relatives and friends.
The Washington times., 1919-05-04
SHIP BOARD FIGHTS
CO. CHARGES

HARRISBURG. Pa. May THE
emergency fleet corporation of the
United States Shipping Board has
filed a complaint with the public
service commission against tho
charges made for power at the Hos
Island ship building yards by the
Delaware county Electric Company.
The complaint alleges that the
recent supplement filed TO the electric
company traffic is unreasonable. un-
equitable and without justification.
The complainant states that a five-
year contract was entered into ana
provided that if during any year the
contract price would be in excess OF
the sum that could have been paid
under any other tariff, the complaint
alleges, Ceprives the fleet corporation
Of its rights under its contract