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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
PLAN ID AWARD CONTRACT FOR STEEL
 SHIPS NEXT WEEK
TomlinsOn Will Meet Ship builders at Mobile. With Specifications for War
 riOr River Craft

Contracts for, the building of the six steel ships for the Warrior river trade recently authorized by Director General
 McAdoo of the United States railroad
 administration, will be awarded at Mo-
 bile next week, according to present
 plans as announced in dispatch from Washington.
 G. A. Tomlinson of the railroad admin istration, who has charge of inland water ways transportation, will be in Mobile Monday and will have with him plans and specifications for the new ships, which will be open for the inspection of | lsh!pbuilders, a number of whom have been requested to meet Mir. Tomlinson at that time.
 Mir Tomlinson was expected to arrive I in New Orleans last night, and today will take up metters relating to the Mis- | sissippi transportation. He will go to Mobile Monday, remain there two or three days and after day or two in | New Orleans return to Mobile to open 1 such bids for the ships as may have been l submitted by that time. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce has arranged banquet in honor of MT. Tomlinson' visit for Tuesday night and | invitations have been received by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, the Civic association, the Warrior river de- !velopment committee and other local bodies to send representatives to Mobile | for that occasion. Chairman w. D. Nes- | bitt of the Warrior river committee. President Crowder of the Chamber or Commerce and President Fort of the Civic association will appoint members oe those organizations to represent them | at the banquet. MT Tomlinson stated several days ago 1 that he expected to retire from the rail l road administration shortly after the be- ! ginning of the new year, but before doing so he wanted to award the con tracts for the. six steel ships and to get all matters relating to the Mississippi and Warrior rivers in first-class shape
 so that when his successor takes charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Forum Activities Commended by the
 National Secretary

c. L. Harold. secretary-manager of the Civic association. has received a letter from E. Frances Adams, execu- tive secretary of the International Fo- rum association in New York, in which she compliments the association on the organization of forum. The let ter in part is as follows: Newspaper items regarding the forum activities in Birmingham have proved so inter- esting that we are including two Of them in the bulletin which is to be mailed this week. We are particu- larly pleased to note that you are giv- ing an opportunity for true open dis cussion through three minute speeches. These we regard as the most interest," ing and by far the most valuable part of a forum meeting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
.DR. JULIA CR0TTY TOHAVE BUSY WEEK
Schedule Arranged for Lee lures to Women and Girls During the Next
 Few Days

Dr. Julia Crotty will be a very busy woman during her weeks stay in Br- mingham. Monday afternoon could give an opportunity for another address, and so could Thursday morning, says Mrs Mamie Melvin. who is at the Tutwiler arranging talks under tho auspices of the War department.
 The plan is to meet the greatest number of women and girls in the smallest possible space of time. Rather than the making of meetings. it is tue hope to have pr. Crotty meet audiences already made. Mrs. Melvin has work ed hard this week. securing since Tuesday morning many dates for tae
 lectures in different places and for the showing of the picture. "The End of the Road" at the Colonial theatre. It has been. however so she herself ex- plains. made possible by the cordial and practical cooperation of social agencies. war-worl organizations,
 business corporations and individuals.
 Mrs. Melvin is at the Tutwiler. It is
 her first visit to Birmingham, ai
 though since March of last year sha
 has been in Alabama, stationed at
 Anniston, where. under the war de-
 partment she was fixed post executive.
 The schedule for Dr. Crottys lec- lures so far is arranged as follows: Sunday January 12 - Introductory
 talk for the war department film, Tho End of the Road" at Colonial theatre. at D. m. Lecture to women at tre Civic association rooms. top floor Jeff ferson County Bank building. at S:s0 | D, m. Introductory talk. Film, "Tke 1 End of the Road" at Colonial theatre, at 7:30 D. m
 Monday. January 13-Kress' store. S30 a. m. County High school, 11:45 | a. m; Young Womans Christians asso- citation, 6;45 D. m.
 Tuesday, January 14-Kress' store, S:30 a m.; Boyles High school, 11:45 a.
 m.: Hillman Hotel. National Council Defense. Woman's division. 330 p.Mm.; Young Women's Christian association, TAB D. m.
 Wednesday. January 15 Kress' store. S30 a. m: Boyles High school, 11:45 a. m; Martin school, mass meet ing for women. D. m,; Young Wom- ems Christian association. 6:45 p. m. Thursday. January 16-Social Work CTS club. Hillman hotel. 200 p. m z Sunday. January 19-Women's Bible class. Masonic temple. 10:15 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE 1900 QUARTS
 KENTUCKY BOOZE
Boat Load of Whisky En Route to Sheffield Captured by Agents of Department of Justice

William Burns. John Schemscher and Will Thomas were arrested by special agents of the department of justice at Sheffield yesterday on charge Of transporting liquor into the state. The men were arrested on board boat and it is alleged they were bringing 1900 quarts of liquor from Paducah, Ky, to Sheffield.
 The officers received word that a boat loaded with whisky was expected and went up the river to meet it and going aboard found the tip correct. They placed the men under arrest and the Spirits" were stored in the vault at the courthouse n Florence. The bond was set at $10,0O0 and accord ing to information reaching Birming- ham the bonds were made and the de- fendantS released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
CONVICTIONS IN
 CRIMINAL COURT

Milton Jackson. a negro was given two years at hard labor by Judge W. E. Fort of the criminal division of the cir cult court yesterday. when he was found guilty of a charge of buying, receiving and concealing stolen property. It is alleged that Jackson was a party to the concealment of a watch and other val uable articles that had been stolen from Lieut.. Gov Nat l.. Miller by a negro. who plead guilty to the charge several days ago.
 l.. Colvin, negro, was fined $50 and given a suspended sentence of six months in Judge Forts division of the criminal court yesterday on charge of violating the prohibition laws.
 John Jones, negro charged with as- sault with intent to murder, was con victed yesterday in Judge Forts division and sentenced to serve 14O days and six months at hard labor. It is alleged that Jones attempted to dynamite a house which was occupied by several negroes. Elonza Dorsey. charged with grand larceny, was sentenced to serve 50 days at hard labor in Judge Forts division It is alleged that Dorsey stole large number of photograph records from the Clarl1-Jones Piano company sometime ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Larry Mccormack Is
 Now Candy Broker

The following item clipped from the Confectioners' Review will be of interest to the many friends of Larry Mccormack, who makes his home in this city:
 Larry Mccormack, one of the best known candy salesmen that ever covered the south, and for more than 25 years a member of the sales staff of the Frank A. Meme factory, National Candy com pany of Louisville, has severed his con- nection with the Meme concern to em- bark in the candy brokerage business Mir. Mccormack will cover the states oi Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ar kansas with number of lines of lead ing confectionery specialties."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Coroner to Investigate
 Death of Young HOskins

An investigation of the death of John William Edward Hoskins. a 16-yearold lad who was found dead in pool of water near the Ensley car line. December 26, was begun yesterday. Solicitor Jo- seph R. Tate is making the investiga- tion, as it is believed by the deceased boys relatives that he met his death by foul play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
"A. F. L." PLAN BIG
 BANQUET JAN. 29
Suitable Gift Planned for President
 of League

Plans are being made by the members of the Birmingham branch of the Ameri- can Protective league for farewell ban- quet to be held at the Tutwiler hotel on January 29 at which time all members are invited to be present. This will be the final meeting of this body, which will disband as the war is practically over and the need for this organization is not so great as when the country was the mark of alien enemies animosity.
 Arrangements are being made to have the cost of each plate include a small sum to be used in purchasing a suitable gift for the president of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Rev. l.. T. Reeves Accepts
 Calvary Baptist Call

The Rev. l.. T. Reeves of Tuscaloosa has accepted a call to the Calvary Bap- tist church at Fountain Heights and ex- poets to arrive in the city in time to as- sume his duties February 1.
 MT. Reeves has been pastor of the Mon- nish Memorial church of Tuscaloosa for the past five years, and will be cordially welcomed to this city, where he is well known The members of the church feel very much gratified at being able to get him and feel that the community will be benefited by his work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Cases Against Street
 Railway Postponed
 in Recorders Court

When the six cases against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company were called in re- corder's. court yesterday morning, Attorney Hugh Morrow, repre- senting the company. asked that they he postponed.
 Recorder Martin, upon the agree mcnt of the city attorneys, agreed to pass the cases. the date for their hearing not having been an- nOunced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
John Liegeber Bound
 Over to Grand Jury

John Liegeber of Cullman, arrested on a charge of having in his possession 25 gallons of whisky on which the tax had not been paid was given a prelimi- nary hearing yesterday afternoon before Kenneth Charleton, United States com missioner. He was bound over to the federal grand jury which convenes at Huntsville. under a $3oO bond, which he made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
SPEEDING MENACE

As a result of the joint meeting of the board of directors and the committee on public safety of which David J. pavis is chairman, two substantial plans or combating the automobile speeding men, ace were discussed at length and the committee was given the power to act in formulating and executing an effective plan to reduce this evil to the minimum. The other members of this committee are D. O. Whildin, w. R. Starbuck, George B. Clark and Charles K. Duncan,
 This subject is a most interesting one to the public generally as within the past few weeks there have been a large number of accidents and it is expected that some practical plan may be devised whereby the city may be rendered eff cient aid in running down this class Of criminals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: Shark Halliday of cordova to Mss Etta Carter. Robert Eads to Miss Grace May Dud- ley.
 Edmund c. Kain of Ensley to Miss
 Caroline Elizabeth Kent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Rountree Invited

r J. Asa Runntree. secretary of the Alabama Good Roads association. has received an invitation to the annual banquet of the Tidewater Automobile association of Virginia. which will Do given at Norfolk next Monday evening. MT. Rountree expects to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
PERSONAL

William B. Sutley, local freight depot agent of the Frisco, is very seriously i'll with pneumonia. He has been re- moved from his home to the South Highlands infirmary, where Mrs. Sutley is also suffering from pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11

During the icy days of midwnter it is very convenient to drop in at the Tut wiler at the luncheon hour and enjoy a delicious table q hote luncheon for the small sum of 75 cents. There is beauti- ful music by the Tutwiler orchestra. Also a la carte service. In the afternoons tea is served in the Orangerie from to O clock daily. while on Saturdays the tea dansants on the mezzanine (75 cents, in cluding dancing and refreshments). are attracting at large crowds.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Advent Sunday School
 Resumes Tomorrow

The Sunday school of the Church of the Advent will resume tomorrow morn- ing at 9:3O o'clock at the parish house after being closed for several weeks on account of the influenza and the weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Williams Acquitted
 in Criminal Court

Emmitt Williams charged with assault with intent to murder. was acquitted in the second division of the criminal court before Judge Lloyd Tate yesterday. Will Hams was charged with aiding other prisoners in an attack on the night war den at the county jail several weeks ago in an attempt to escape. he having been in the jail at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11
Barker Succeeds Stevens
 as School Treasurer

Frank Stevens. formerly assistant cashier of the American Trust and Savings bank. and who has recently been made vice president of the Craw ford Motor Car company. has also rec signed as treasurer of the Jefferson county schools. J. Hudson Barkef succeeding him as treasurer of tha schools. MT. Barker is we'll known throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-11

Colds Cause Headaches and Pains Feverish Headaches and Body Pains caused from a cold are soon relieved by taking LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets. There's only one '.BROMO Quinine" E. w. GROVES signature on the box. soc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20
MAJOR BROWNE DENIES 1T.
Seek to TangIe Him in Death of
Former Riley Nurse.

San Francisco, March 17.-Denial
that he even knew Miss Inez Eliza
beth Reed, army nurse, found dead
near San Mateo last week, was tele-
graphed to police from Fort Riley,
Kans., by Maj. Charles II. Browne,
164th Depot Brigade, according to
detectives. This followed state
ment by a girl accompanying the
nurse here from Kansas that she ex-
changed kilograms with Major
Browne, who telegraphed her SO.
Camp Funston, March IA mill
tary investigation is I'm progress, re-
garding the alleged connection OF
Maj. Charles II. Browne, of the 164th
depot brigade, with the death of Miss
Inez Elizabeth Reed, the Fort Riley
nurse, whose body was discovered a
week ago Saturday, near San Fran
cisco. Major Browne today refused
to make any statement regarding
what ne knew of the case, or to quail
ify one made Saturday morning tnat
he did not know Miss Reed.
my lips are sealed-military in
vestigation," was his answer to all
questions. 81 would like to say some
thing that / think might put me in q
clearer light in this case, but can
not say a word"
He asked many questions regard
ing the finding Of the body of the
dead woman, whether it was mangled
who identified her, and other like
questions. An investigation is also
being conducted at Fort Riley, where
the dead nurse was stationed. No
statement could be secured as to with
whom she had talked concerning her
condition. Her associates among the
nurses were cautioned to say nothing
on penalty Of a military investiga-
ton. Major Browne is editor of the
Horton, Kan, Headlight, and is prom
inent in Kansas newspaper circles
He served with the Thirty firth divis-
ion in France, and has been in Fun
ston since September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Y. M. c. A. Man Writes.

]. N. Engle who has been "Y"
worker overseas for some months has
written G. G. Wyandt, telling some
Of his experiences. The following
are Il few extracts from his long and
interesting letter.
zone of the chief reasons / was
with the laiason office was because l
could speak German and thus assist
In the w. Z. A. or War Prisoners Aid
work. we have now eight Y. M. c.
IA. secretaries in the field, each one
centered near four or more OF the
40 German prison camps, which en-
close the 14SO00 Germans captured
by the U. S. forces The French hold
300, 900 prisoners. ] have never
heard how many were captured by
the English. We have nothing what
ever to do with them. At first men
ton of German prisoners work on
the part Of the Y. NJ. G. A., people
often become angry and think wheth-
er we should station men at these
camps with bull whips. Our object
is to reciprocate the work we were
permitted to do for our own citizens
in Germany A constant aim is tC
give the Hun chance to learn Eng
llish and to hand him some propagan
da through which he may learn som'
decent principles of government, al
well as to give him a wholesome re
spepct for his conquerers.
The Y. NJ G. A. sightseeing de
partment in Paris is quite expensive
and for a week I assisted In conduct
ing American army men in troups o
twenty or thirty to see the most In
teresting places of Paris.
I think 1 was highly privileged t
be In Paris during the visits OF tn
kings of Italy, Belgium, England AM
President Wilson. I thought l ha'
seen great masses of humanity but
never had seen such multitudes o
people as could be seensduring Presi
dent wilson's parade in Paris.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

I am now taking things easy here, l
am dish washer at the present time,
so you can see that l am not very
sick. There are a number Of Co. II
boys In the hospital now. There Is
one in the same ward that / am in.
He is not very sick, lazy more than
anything else We call 1t gold
bricks"-the nurse says she is going
to kick us out but / guess not. Still
we have no nurse at the present time.
but we can't go Quits stay right
in the ward and l have been In six
days now. The sun has shown here
for nearly two weeks, it sure is nice
to see II shine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

When You have a bad taste In
your mouth you may know that your
digestion Is faulty. A dose Of Cham
berlain's Tablets win usually correct
the disorder. They also cause a gen.
tie movement of the bowels. You
win find this to be one of the best
medicines you have ever become ae-
Quainted with.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Major Browne organized and was
the first captain of Co. H. His Abb
lene friends feel sure that he is in no
way involved in the matter and that
1t is either another Brown or a plot
against him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

sergt Wilbur Nlcolay has been
mustered out of service and returned
nome.
pa ~ N
Leslie Lahr, who recently returned
from France and received his dis
charge left today for Manhattan.
- p -
Chas. Callahan, who was wounded
and returned 10 the States n short
time ago with casual company, has
received his discharge and Is home
~ - ~
Sergt. leslie Laird Of Manhattan,
who has been with the Rainbow di-
vision In France IS In Abilene, Ser
geant Laird formerly worked In Abi-
lene.
"a ~ "a
Lieut.. Clarence Kaufman has re-
turned home from France. Lieut..
Kaufman enlisted IN 90. II from Sa-
lima but entered an officers training
camp where he got to Doniphan and
received his commission. He was
wounded In action and returned ~
the States couple OF weeks ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t has stood the test OF time ahu
can be depended upon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Mrs. Charles H. Browne, who has
edited the Horton Headlight while
Major Browne is in the army says:
at begins to look like Major Browne
will not get home from Camp Funs-
Ton for several months. He has been
made division Inspector. He inspects
the organizations sent to Camp Funs-
ton to be mustered out Provided he
Keeps on his present job until the
soldiers are all mustered out Of ser
vice he will have to work most of the
year"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20
Schedule Will Stand.

The last Of the Middle Western
divisions will be home by July 1st.
The statement at the War Depart
ment that the sailing schedule as an
nounced should not only be adhered
to but possibly might be speeded up.
makes this assumption possible This
schedule as 1t now stands gives the
Both as the fourth division to sail In
April and the S9th as the first to sail
On June
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Statements IN many letters receiv.
cd by relatives Of men In the Both
Division have given rise to the rumor
lhat tho unit viii return earlier than
scheduled. No information at hand
confirms this however, present indi-
CATIONS pointing TO about April 10th
Az the probable date Of sailing This
would get the first arrivals to this
country during the latter part OF the
month. About two weeks can usu-
ally be figured MS the period Of ar
rival for division divided as u Is
between many different transports.
Men In the hospital who have com.
paratiyely recently left the Both re-
port lhe men homesick and eager to
get back. Time In camp near Com
mercy, France, was being spent In
drills and routine work around their
quarters they say, but the news Of
definite sailing date was all that was
needed to make them completely
happy, they say
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20
terington Boy Cited.

Darrell Pigman, IIerington soldier
has been cited for bravery in action
The official notice says: Private
Dared l.. Pigman Headquarters Com
pany 353rd Infantry, on the night OF
September 2ist, 1918 and the morn
ing OF September 22nd, 1918, In the
Bois de Beney (St.Mlhiel sectorl ac-
companied by another soldier from
his company displayed exceptional
courage in maintaining telephone com
munications between the battalion In
the front line and regimental head
quarters and between the battalion
and It's supporting artillery in spite
Of the darkness of the night and the
density OF the forest and the heavy
German barrage to which he was sub
jected for three hours. Private Pig
man repaired several breaks in the
line and kept 1t In serviceable condl-
ton, displaying throughout the action
Extraordinary heroism and self-sacrl-
flee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

Wounded Must Get In Too.

wounded Must uet In 100.
Enthusiastic over the news of the
welcome planned for the 35th Divi.
sion In Kansas City, wounded boys
from the Missouri Kansas unit who
are in the hospitals are wondering
where they will come In on the pro-
cecdlngs.
cit will be pretty nice for the fell
lows who are coming back all in one
piece" said one young veteran whose
crutch took the place of a missing
leg, "But what about the fellow who
didn't? We'd like a little welcome
too"
~ m -
Lorraine Long, who left high school
and joined the motor transport corps
with two other boys from here, short
Jy before the armistice was signed,
has returned home. When the boys
Joined they were promised they should
20 across In a short time and as they
were sent to points or embarkatlOn IL
looked as though they would be.
However they stayed on this side,
much to their disappointment, and
the other two boys are expected home
soon,
Ez E rs
Another Member of Co. II Home.
Holly Callahan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Callahan, Co. II boy
game home over Sunday. He is IN
the hospital at TT. Riley, recovering
fr9sa gas poisoning which he got In
tjhe battle of Argonne forest. He was
within fifteen feet OF Dewey Buchan.
nan wAen the latter was killed. Holly
Callahan says he had narrow escape
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-03-20

~ II was, for the gas mask he wore
was punctured by bullet which just
missed his head, but let him get the
gas. He was In hospital In France
for two months and arrived In this
country only two weeks ago. lie Is
almost well now and expects his dis
charge soon.