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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. G. M. Cain and Mrs. G. c. Moore of Wetumpka are visiting Mir and Mrs. John Cain on Mountain avenue.
 Mrs, Henry Berl1ley Watkins will arrive in Birmingham today to spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs Henry Hiden, in Norwood.
 Mir and Mrs. Bonnie of Louisville are spending a few days with Mai and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler at the Ridgely.
 MT. and Mrs. Oliver Fowlkes of Mo bile are the guests of Mir and Mrs. Henry w. Fowll<es.
 Friends of MT. W. R. J. Dunn will be glad to learn that he is recover ing from his recent illness and he and Mrs. Dunn are now at Biloxi for few days.
 Mrs. J. F. Penny and Miss Carol
 Penny will be among the Birming- ham people in Atlanta this week to attend grand opera. Miss Susan Wright will spend a few days in Atlanta this week attending grand opera
 Mrs. Walker Wilson and children, who have been the guests of MT. anu Mrs, Willard J. Wilson, have returned | to their home in Cleveland, O. l Miss Frances Denny of Tuscaloosa | is the guest of Miss Sylvia Aird 1 Mir. Herbert Baum, who has been H. at St. Vincent's hospital following an l opera tion. is improving and is now at | his home.
 1 Mrs. Louis Gelders. who has been III | for the past 10 days at St. Vincent
 hospital. is improving and has been
 carried home.
 | Miss Eva Lathrop, after spending l Easter in thee ity with her parents MT. and Mrs. F. H. Lathrop will re- turn to Washington today. where she | is a student at the National Cathedral school
 Maj Cabot Lull who has recently | been mustered out of the service, re- turned to Birmingham Saturday, ac- companied by Mrs, Lull, who met him in New York. Major Lull was medi- cal chief of an evacuation unit in France and later in Coblenz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
NURSERY GUILD TEA

An interesting event of this afternoon will be the Nursey Guild tea given this afternoon at the Southern club. Those interested in this splendid organization are invited to attend.
 The entertainment committee of the guild will act as hostesses and are Mrs C. F. Ireland, Mrs. William '. ebster Mrs William Leary, Mrs. William Bickel Mrs. Donald Drennen, Mrs. Rlcharo Brown, Mrs w. F. Tyler, Mrs. Jame: Davidson, Mrs. Miles Watkins and Mrs w. C. Rader.
 The officers of the organization are Mrs Goe Reynolds, president; Mrs George Watkins. secretary, and Miss Az neS Terrell. treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB B
 ENTERTAINMENT

One of the interesting events Of the week will De the open meeting Of the Fortnightly Shakespeare club at the Southern club tomorrow afternoon
 The club has recently been redecorated and the ballroom will present most pleasing appearance with the brlSht spring blossoms.
 Prof P P Burn, of Howard college, will make the address of the afternoon and has taken as his subject ''The Con- temporaneousness of Shakespeare.
 Miss Sadie Goldstein, talented young musician, and others will appear. Ihe club will have as their guests repre- sentative from all the clubs of the city and a number of her prominent women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
MISS GOING IN RECITAL

Mrs. Clara Harper Steele will presen Miss Evelyn Going in recital this even. ing at S:15 o'clock at Cable hall. MT. C G. Lunstrum, flutist, and Miss Minnie McNeill will also appear on the pro gramme. which is as follows:
 Grieg' g'-Sunshine Song"
 MacDowell-"Thy Beaming Eyes Dunn-"The Bitterness of Love-"
 Lieurance-"B the Waters of Minne- tonka.'
 Cadman-"Far of I Hear Lovers Flute.
 Franke- e-Harling-"Heart, Have Yot Heard the News?" Wind of the East. " Cottenet-"Red, Red Rose"
 Johns-'The Related Violet
 Salter-"The Water Lily, Worth While"
 Burleigh- gh-Cycle-"The Jungle Flower, ''Kashim;ri Song,' Till l Wake" Rummel-"EcstaSy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
Unknown Seaplane
 Sinks Off Cape Charles
Identity of Plane Is Hastily Investi gated by Hampton Roads
 Station
By Assnciated PresS


 Norfolk, April 21.-Cape Charles reports that at o'clock last night seapIane of small type' evidently in distress and seeking to land, fell into the Chesapeake Bay. It rose to the top of the water and then sank. Rescuers who put out to the scene, more than a mile off shore were unable to find any trace of the machine or of survivors.
 Observations declared that the plano hit the water plainly in distress ant that it struck with such force as t' rebound several times on the surface of the bay, before sinking.
 Inquiries at the Hampton Roads na val base aviation station brought th' that none of the station machines were unaccounted for, bu officers immediately sent out inquiries Langley field has also been notlfle' and will investigate, in the hope o the plane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
Foreign War Vets Not
 to Amalgamate With
 the American Legion
By Associated Press

New York, April S2l.-The veterans of foreign wars of the United States an- nounced tonight it would not amalgamate with the American Legion. which will hold caucus in St. Louis next month to complete organization of soldiers and sailors who served in the world war at home or abroad. Officers of the veterans of foreign wars explained it had mo quarrel with the American Legion, but pointed out no man was eligible to their orennization unless he had served in l campaign outside the continental limits of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
BURTHDAY CELEBRATION

Mrs. R. l.. Lowry entertained at her home in Woodlawn Thursday after noon in honor of the thirteenth birth day of her son, Wallace. Games were played on the lawn and an interesting contest was enjoyed.
 Refreshments were served to the fol I lowing: sAlvis Cash, Helen Strong, Margaret Flowers, Frances and Jessie Chapman, Mary Lee Grisham, Edna
 Brand, Lora Sternenberg, Philip Due,
 Osborne and Philip Miller, Robert Ed
 wards, Herbert Carter, Joe Ben Cor
 man, Francis Johnson, Luther Flowers,
 Henry Schottlin and Jack Lowry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
AUBURN GLEE CLUB COMING

Much interest is felt in this city over the appearance of the Auburn Glee club at the Tutwiler next Thursday evening and the large dance that is to follow. There are several Birmingham boys in the club, which adds additional inter- est to the concert The Birmingham boys included in the personnel are Eu- gene Johnston, Jack Hornady, Forrest McMeans, Leo Walker. w. L. Riley. M. H. Nesbitt and Jack Link.
 The dance that is to follow the con- cert will be led by Miss Leola Shannon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

and President Forrest McMeans, of the Glee club, assisted by Miss Katherine Redd and Mr John DeRamus, Miss Margaret Davis and MT. Stuart Dent and Miss Magdeyn Paramore and MT. Gene Crawford.
 A jazz orchestra will furnish the music and the dance will continue to a late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

I'll leave that to you to find out for yourselfl
 Florence Reeds excellent acting is beautifully "supported'' by that sfcrl- ing actor Frank Mills, who does some very effective work in the role of the husband making wives of Men" an interesting and entertaining produce tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
LIBERTY LOAN WORK FRS

The East End Liberty Loan Workers of which Mrs J. II. Hankins is chalrmanr will meet this morning at 10:0 o'clock at the East Lake Library. Mrs. Ernest LaPont captain, and her workers VIII act as hostesses. 1tefreshment will be served and pr. James Randolph Hobos will address the workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
lLIEUTENANT BARNABEE
 ENTERTAINS

Lieut. James Barnabee, of Chattanooga, Tenn, entertained few friends at din- ner at the Tutwier Saturday Those included in his hospitality were Misses Ruby Allgood, Inez Johnson and liar riet bowman, of Blocton, Ala, and Lieut.. Will Jackson, Los Angeles, Cal, and Mir. J. c. Hampton, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE

All Butterflies. Dolls and Kewpies of Junior Follies of 1919 are asked to be at the Parish House of the Church of the Advent promptly at 3 o'clock this after noon and Thursday afternoon.
 All players and dancers are asked to come the same days at o'clock and everyone is expected to be at the Parish House at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

basket of sweet peas and ferns and the guests included Miss Anita Latady, Miss Martha Smith. of. Danville, Va; Miss Ethel I.atady, Miss Harriet Kilt, of Phil adelphia Miss Martha Latady and Miss Caldwell Jones' of Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
CANTRELL-NELSON

MT and Mrs. Cary D. Nelson announce the marriage of their daughter, Geral- dine, to MT. William Lynn Cantrell, of Chicago, H., Saturday, April 19, at the First Methodist church parsonage by Dr. George R. Stuart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
" ELLS- -STIEBEL

The following announcement mas been sent to Birmingham friends: MT. and Mrs. Bernard Schiff announce the marriage of their sister, Miss Mill
 dred Francis Stebel to Mr. Rhea Wells
 on Saturday, April 12, 1919 New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
MRS. HOWE ENTERTAINED

Mrs James Henry Howe entertained at a breakfast yesterday morning in the private dining room of the Tutwiler in honor of Miss Anita Latady, whose mar riage to Lieut. Kift was an event of yesterday afternoon.
 The table was centered with lovely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
MRS. DENT IGNORED

Mrs. H. M. Henderson entertained at Lyric party yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Warren Dent of Eufaula, the guest of Mrs. Loui Dent. The guests included Mrs Warren Dent, Mrs. Loui Dent, Mrs Eugene Richey and Mrs FL iott Carper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Nursery Guild tea at the Southern club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Mrs. Clara Harper Steers recital this evening at SIS o'clock at Cable hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

The young lady across the way says living in the country isn't what it used to be and many country homes Which are too far from thee ity for regular ice deliveries have their own isolation plants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

East Lake loan workers meet at 10:5o at the East Lake library
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Tutwiler dinner-dance this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
outhern club smoker this evening.

Home service conference luncheon at the rntMiler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22
EVENTS OF TODAY

The Southern Association of College Women will meet this afternoon at S;S0 clock with Mrs. E. E. Ellis, 4OOi lake view avenue, Mountain Terrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Mrs. Louis Geldefs. who has been Ill
 for the past 10 days at St. Vincent s
 hospital. is improving and has been carried home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Mir Herbert Baum, who has been H.. at St Vincent's hospital following an operation is improving and is now at his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-22

Miss Eva Lathrop, after spendin Easter in thee ity with her parent. MT. and Mrs. F. H. Lathrop will re turn to Washington today, where sh is student at the National Cathedra school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
BUREAU SPEED ACTION
OF FRAMING LEAGUE.

PARIS. Feb 1.-The usual plen-
airy session was postponed today to
permit the peace bureau 10 speed
up action on the framework for the
league Of nations.
The belief was expressed in GER
tain quarters that demonstrations
Of the practicability OF the league as
as evidenced in several recent dis
cussions by the bureau. would hast
en- agreement on the details Of its
makeup. The German colonial ques-
ton was virtually settled in accord
ance with principles OF the league.
Previously the bureau had acted in
the capacity Of an association OF na-
tions in warning central and eastern
European countries TO cease warning
over disputed territories. The bureau
assumed a similar capacity yester-
day when IL decided 20 send dele
gates 20 straighten out the argument
between the Czechs and the Poles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
OBJECTS To BEING
CALLED VAMP IRE
Woman Lays Out Her ACcuSer
With a BriCkbat and
is Arrested.

Mrs. Vera Hancs, 1905 :. Kendall
St. objects TO being called a vam-
pire. and her objections were regis
tered in a vigorous manner Friday
night.
In fact. Mrs Hancs became vio-
lent. according TO Mrs. Agnes Grac-
zol. a neighbor. who charges Mrs.
Hancs with hitting her in the head
with a brickbat. In turn Mrs. Hancs
declares that Mrs. GraczoI accused
her of trying to lure John Graczol
from his home
The objections OF Mrs. Hancs took
place in the street IN front Of her
home. The two women are said 10
have become engaged in a spirited
argument. which grew violent as it
continued. until finally Mrs. Hancs
is said TO have picked up a con-
venient brick and struck Mrs. Grac-
zol in the head with it. AT least
Mrs. Graczol was covered with blood
at the time Of Mrs. Hancs' arrest on
"a charge OF assault and battery with
intent 10 kill.
In city court Saturday morning
Mrs. Hancs was placed under $500
bonds for her appearance next sat
urday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
POLISH CHURCHES
TO CELEBRATE
Will Hold Solemn Service in
Honor of Recognition of
United States.

Services viii be held in Polish
churches throughout the nation to-
morrow on the recognition OF the
united and Independent Poland. and
the Paderewski government by
Pres't Wilson. according TO the re-
quest Of the Polish National depart
ment and the Polish Clergy associa-
tion. Rev. a. Zubowicz OF st. He'd
wige's church here, received tele-
grams concerning the matter from
John +. Smulsli and Rev. :. Ia
paia. both OF chicago. this morning
The recognition was granted on
Jan. %. two years TO the day from
the date OF Wilson's fist declara-
tion concerning a free Poland. The
service in -. Hedwige will start at
10 o'clock. it is planned. other To-
cal Polish churches viii also hold
services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01

over possession OF that rich indus
trial district
Queer TangIc Develops.
A queer tangle has developed in
the relations of the Czechs and
Poles, in that their Representatives
are sitting at the same peace con
ference TO arrange "A treaty with a
common enemy, yet there are out
bursts OF fighting between their own
troops over the question Of read
justments Of their own new boun-
daries. A temporary settlement by
the allied commission viii be follow
ed by final settlement by the league
OF nations, when the latter institu
tion is formally established.
Speculation as 20 whether the
Philippines and the Panama canal
will be considered in the information
alizat tion Of colonial possessions and
waterways. was ended today when
il was authoritativelv stated thar
neither would be brought up as both
are strictly American and free from
any dispute. To was pointed out that
the Monroe doctrine will not be dis
turbed as il Will TT in automatical-
~ with the league Of nations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
BRITISH D|SCLAIM
DISCRIMINATION
IN IMPORT RULE
Controller Says U. S. MiSun-
derstands Purpose of Rules
Which Apply to All.
by United Press:

LONDON. Feb. 1.-The new Brit
ish import regulations are not in
tended as a discrimination against
the United States. inasmuch as they
apply to all nations, the United
Press was officially informed today.
II believe America misunder-
stands the import regulations which
are effective March l." said r. +.
Enthoven. controller of the depart
ment OF import regulations Of the
board Of trade.
1T is not intended as an embargo.
but as a resumption of war time
control TO enable the government to
keep tab on the character OF i'm
ports until British industries return
70 peace conditions and the govern
ment works out a permanent trade
rolicy
There is every reason TO believe
that American products will be ad-
uitted on a ration basis. under the
license system. We are now consid-
ering the quantity which will be per-
mitted. For instance, the govern
ment probably will grant a certain
ration for importation Of American
boots and shoes or automobiles such
az 80, so or so percent OF the 1915
i'm portations.
Il must say emphatically that
there is no discrimination against
American manufacturers as the reg
ulations will apply TO all nations"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01

to think.
Personally I feel 1 shall take a
greater interest in this country and
in who is going to run it. I will
want to know whether this man or
that is best fitted TO hold a position
OF trust in the government And
this spirit have found among thou
sands of men who have been tight
ing for it,"
American flyers did their best 70
clean up work at ST. Mihiel. Ricken-
backer said.
His plans are not yet made. He
would rather remain in flying than
go back to motor racing. but he
fears that peace time aviation will
have little of the thrill Of war time
flying.
Rickenbacker, il was learned. sus-
tanned a broken ear drum at the
battle of Chateau Thierry, when he
rushed earthward at 800 miles an
hour. The sudden change in atmos-
pheric pressure did the damage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
To EXTEND PERIOD
Of BOND REWARD
ErSkine Says New York Men
Are Working on Sew
eraI CIeWS.

With the period OF the $1,000 re-
ward offered by the Studebaker cor
poration for the return Of S25O,0O0
in Liberty bonds lost or stolen some
time between Jan. and Jan. : last,
now expired, New York attorneys
and detectives are still working on
the case. Il understand that the
men in New York are following up
several clues" said A. r. Erskine,
president OF the corporation. this
morning.
The bonds have not yet been To-
Gated" he went on. We will prob
ably extend the reward period. but
az yet il hasn't been possible 10 call
the necessary meeting"
Postoffice officials say they have
nothing new about the case, and the
local police have not been called
in 20 help.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
"A merican Fighters Will.
I axe Keener Interest in.
Government; 'Rickenbacker
BY United Press 4:

By United Press:
NEW YORK. Feb. American
fighters coming home from the war
are going to take a greater interest
in their country and i'm who is run
ming it, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker
declared here today.
Rickenbacker arrived on the
Adriatic. The American ACE OF
aces" wore nine decorations Of
France. Britain and the United
States. He has an official record of
having downed 90 German planes.
1T seems like a dream to have
gone through that raging hell" he
said, seeing so many men die
some OF them your own pals. II
makes a fellow realize what life
means and what a fine country this
is that men should fight so for il.
II certainly has given me a new and
broader vision. When you've been
shoting straight down TO earth from
height of 5000 or 5000 feet 10
escape death you're bound TO begin
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
LABOR LEGISLATION
Is TAKEN UP.

PARIS, Feb. international
labor legislation was formally taken
up today when the special commit
tee handling that portion OF the
peace settlement went into session
at the French ministry Of labor Of
fees shortly before noon.
At the same time, il was an
nounced that the committee on rep
aration and damages Will meet at
3 O'Clock Monday afternoon, at the
French ministry OF finance Offices
Final determination OF the program
which will be submitted 20 the
peace congress for ratification. was
expected 10 be reached at the next
meeting OF this committee sched-
uled for 4:3O p. m. Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
RAIL STRIKE IS
THREATENED IN
GREAT BRITAIN
Nearly Half Million Worker;
VIII Walk Out Unless Gov
ernment InterveneS to OBJ
tain Wage Increase.
nT Tnifni prnaa,


LONDON. Fob. Nearly half n
million railway workers will strike
next wook unloas tho government In
terveneH. the United Press was In
formed by In Dor lsrs ars today. Such
a strike would olctely paralyze
transportation irs, cat Britain and
Ireland. rsir
The walkout would affect more
than 400.0OO manual workers, in
Guiding trainmen. engineers and
switchmon. and over 1000 clerks.
including teiegrnphers. The manual
workers demand equal representa-
ton with employers on all railway
managing boards. and n wage ad-
vance OF 10 shill!ngs (S2.5o) n week.
Tho clerks want Joint control OF oil
promotions md shorter hours. the
day workers asking n 96 hour week
and the night workers n 80 hour
week.
The manual workers. who are now
controlled by the shop Stewards
which are generally regarded as con-
stituting a soviet form OF manage
ment-have already issued an ulti-
matum that they Will strike Feb. 9.
unless their demands are granted.
The clerks, who are still represented
by their regular union officials, are
said to be prepared 10 walk out next
week, however. If the clerks walk
out it seemed certain that the man
ual workers would take advantage
Of this 10 set the date OF their own
strike ahead. and would quit ST.
multaneously with the clerks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
PLUNKETT. IRISH LEADER.
TOURS UNITED STATES.
STUDYING AGRICULTURE
BY United Press

By United Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. 1-Sir Horace
Plunkett, Irish leader, started on "a
tour Of the United States today 20
obtain first hand information on a
number OF things. as ne said. Sir
Horace arrived last night on the
White Star liner Adriatic
Asked il ne had come 10 The
United States 20 agitate the Irish
question, he said ne did not think
thst would be necessary. as every
boSty understood the situation
I am simply going out west 20
study the agricultural conditions
You know I have always been iute-
ested i'm American agriculture.
Noticing newspaper headline
reading self Determination of
Small Nations Debated hy supreme.
War Council" Plunkett said with "a
smile. Il wonder II ireland is one ~
those small nations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
CHANGES HER MINE
ABOUT KILLING HERSELF
Bv United Fsess

CHICAGO. Feb 1-Aiiss Mary
Fales. who disappeared Wednesday
leaving note saying she wanted her
wedding gown 20 DE used as her
shroud. was alive at home today
She had threatened 20 end her life.
she said. because Dr. TT. II. Wegart.
w hom she was 20 have married
Wednesday. refused 90 attend a pre-
uuptial dinner Tuesday. She said
~he went 20 jump into the lake. but
was prevented 10y men who she
feared would arrest her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
WILL PROBE CHARGE
DISCHARGES WERE SOLD
By United Press

BN lnlte1 freSss
ROCKFORD. H.. Feb Civil
or military action was expected 20
develop today following charges yes
terday by Capt. Edward A. Smith
OF Camp Grant that army discharges
had been bought az from 800 10
$500 each from First Lieut.. Wileh
III. Dohrer, now out OF the service
Dohrer's dealings had 10 do with 20
men in his medical supply unit IL
was said. Six men were said 20 hav9
signed statements saying that after
paying Dohrer their discharges were
not forthcoming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
TWO WESTERN MEN IN
FLYING CORPS HOME
Bv United Press:

By United Press:
NEW YORK, Feb Lieut.. D.
r. Dray. Oakland, calf. who was
with the British Royal Flying corps
and had been wounded twice in a
battle with German flyers, 5000 feet
in the air, landed here today from
the White Star liner Adriatic.
Another western flyer was Lieut..
Douglas Campbell. San Jose, Calf.
who wore a d. s. c. and Lieut.. Steve
Johnstone San Francisco.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-01
MOB Of JOBLESS
P|LLAGE SHOPS IN
AUSTRIAN CAPITAL
Whole Police Force of Vienna
Called Out to QuelI Riots
of Unemployed.
BY United Press

VIENNA, Jan. 31-The entire po-
lice force was called out today 10
suppress a mob Of thousands of un-
employed who were pillaging shops
while marching on the reichsrat
buildings. Many arrests were made
and the others dispersed. The peo-
pie were melted by communist
speakers, who urged them not to pay
rent until they had been given work.
At a mass meeting held for the
purpose of endorsing the league of
nations resolutions were passed in
favor Of naturalization Of German.
Austria and German Bohemia, under
protection OF the allies