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The Washington herald., 1919-06-25
CLAIRVOYANTS.
DEBORAH (The Originally

Peer OF all Paimis,s and Me,tiums. Card Rel
inss, 20 years in this city. At Gil l. st. nv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
WIPES OUT
 MISSISSIPPI TOWN
Every Building in Marion Is Damaged Except Mo-
 bile and Ohio Depot

Meridian, Miss, December 1-NearLy every building in Marion. a small town five niles east 0! Meridian, was more CT less damaged and a number completely demolished this afternoon about o'clock when cyclone struck that place. So lar as can be ascertained no one was in- jured. To what extent damage was dohe in the country surrounding Marion is not known. All telephone communication is down. Parties who went from this city to Marion state that the Mobile and ono depot IS the only building in the town not damaged.
 The general inercha ndise store of Mon roe Bailey was almost completely de- stroyed and the large stock of soods watersoaked Mir. Bailey and his family reside in apartments over the store, DuI escaped uninJUred. two-stofy prlch building, one of the landmarks of the county, being built in reconstruction dd!s after the Civil war as the courthouse cA this county when Marion was the county seat, Lut now used as a school building and Masonic tsE, was blown down. rae Baptist and Methodist churches pulldtass were almost completely demolished ana several residences unroofed.
 The cyclone was followed by a torrential rain, which added to the discomfort ol the people who had been rendered prac- tically homeless The local chapter ol the Ted Cross here prepared to go 10 the scene, but when it was iearend lhdC no one had been hurt it was unnecessary
 Meridian escared any material damase' the wind here not having reached dau gerous velocity. Some damage has peeh done Postal telegraph wires and that or fee is out of business tonight Local lele- phone service is alse crippled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
INCREASED PAY FOR
 CENSUS ENUMERATORS

Washington, December 7.-(Special)- Sam l.. Rogers, director of the census, has found it necessary to pay census enumerators the maximum allowed by law. MT. Rogers is determined that the census shall be more carefully taken than ever before To that end he would employ the very best men possible. Good men come high,' he acknowledged
 Explaining the increase in pay fully, the census bureau authorizes the follow ing:
 The rates of pay for enumerators of the fourteenth deoennial census have been increased to cents for each person enumerated and to 90 cents for each farm reported These rates are the maximum allowed by law.
 The decision to raise the rates of pay for enumerators was reached today at a conference of census bureau officials and telegrams aHnouncing the action taken sent to all census supervisors.
 Sam L. Rogers, director of the census, stated that the increase of pay rates WAS made necessary by the general preva- lence of high wages and the imperative necessity of securing well qualified men and women to serve as enumerators.
 The abnormal times make it abso- lutely necessary that we secure an ac- curate census 1T; 1920, said Director Rog- CTS. ''To do th.s we must have well quali- fled men and women serving as enumera- tors The pay rates of from ? to cents per name and % cents per farm enumer- ated, which were superseded by our action today, were based on the rates paid at he 1a3t decennial census with due re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
GREATEST HELP IN PRESENT CRISIS IS
 LESS EXTRAVAGANCE
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essential and, if necessary, women could economize by making their latest dresses go just a little bit. further This could be easily done by the aver age woman, who, in doing it, would have the added satisfaction of know ing that she was serving her country in one of the best ways that she could The Music Study club of Birming- ham, a choir of 80 voices directed by Forrest Dabney Carr, rendered two se- lections, "Agnun Dei' and 70, Promise Me" Miss Elizabeth Jordan sang the solo part in the "Agnun Der and the following accompanists assisted the choir: Miss Minnie McNeill. pianist Mrs. W. w. Fulgum. organist. and Mir. Klenk, violinist.
 The decoration of the stage and the walls, which were in patriotic colors, were handled by the LEtude Art club. while the members of the New Era club acted as ushers
 Representatives of practically all of the aa clubs were present with the ex- ception of five from Ensley and sew eral from East Lake. who were pre- vented on account of the suspension of the car system owing to the heavy rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
War On BOlshevism
 Will Be Launched
 At Meeting Tonight
tContinued from Page Five)

ident. In connection with tonights mass demonstration, here is President Briggs announcement: "At this time when bol- shevism radicalism, I. W. W.ism and an- archy are cropping out in every section of the country, it is necessary for think ing. patriotic men to state freely their attitude but mere words are not suffi- cient-concerted action is necessary. For this reason The Association to Promote Americanism' has been organized. Here is our platform:
 HWe will promote a spirit of loyalty for the United States of America by precept and practice.
 eWe will oppose radicalism of every kind, making it the solemn duty of all members to put down any evidence of disloyalty, and to this end we will hold ourselves ready at all times for duty under the supervision of city, county. state and federal authorities in the main tenance of law and order.
 ''We will protect all men and all classes who obey the law. and we use every effort to bring to justice those who refuse suCh obedience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08

Brown and the late Carrie Nation- persons born in belief that in their creation God designed the reformation of the world-has initiated a fight to apply cloture for the ending of pro- lcnged debate by ismple rather than a two-thirds majority as is now the case Were this fight to conclude as were the Moses resolution to be re- ported by the judiciary committee, il would be impossible for southerners to talk the anti-south legislation to death, IS the late Senators Morgan of Alabama and German of Maryland did the force bill of several years back.
 Senator Moses is said to have two objects in his plan to interfere with the election laws of southern states. Tn the first place. he would vote the negroes, by use of federal bayonets, if necessary, in order that republicans might be elected from certain states and districts of the south. He is ap- parently not moved by the thought that under authority of his bill. it would be probable that negroes would acquire the highest office in the gift of the people of the state. He is not deterred in knowledge that such legis- iation would resurrect the Ku Klux Klan, or by the fact that no southern uiSlrlcl or state would give negro credentials authorizing him to sit in Congress as representative of the southern people.
 It is also hinted in various circles in Washington that Senator Moses would threaten the south to the end that southerners would withhold their fight against negro radical newspapers preaching sedition and revolution. to which the attention of the attorney general and the postmaster- general has already been called by southerners. notably Representatives Byrnes and McDuffie of South Carolina and Ala bama. respectively.
 At any rate, the fight against the south in behalf of republicans and the negro in particular is underway. The conservative democrats in Congress de '. clare the fight can result only in de- feat. The more radical school of southerners however, is bitter and pre- pared to give it's would-be traducers as determined and inflammatory resist ance as their attack seems to warrant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
Germans Enter Protest
 Against English Ship
By Associated Press

Berlin Saturday, December 6.-Vigor ous representations have been made by the German government to the inter allied naval commission relative to an alleged violation of the armistice terms and an invasion of German sovereignty at Kel by the British steamship St. Helena, carrying German prisoners.
 The incident, which is described as "extraordinary" in semi-official statement issued today, occurred along the Kiel canal,
 Word was received by the German Baltic station that a German had es- capped from the steamship while she and that he had been pursued and fired upon by the British. German troops were at once ordered to occupy the docks and Kiel police boarded the St. Helena to inquire as to the cause of the incident They are alleged to have found there about 800 Germans who claimed they were being held on board and believed they were being taken to Danzig for forcible enlistment in the Polish legion. They asserted they had been selected from prison camps in England because of their Polish names and that many had joined the legion under British pressure.
 It was pointed out that the vessel was in German territorial waters and that therefore the men were no longer prisoners and thereupon the British commander of the naval escort and the captain of the St. Helena liberated, un- der protest, 500 men who did not wish to remain on board From 50 to 100 Germans are said to have remained on board the ship which proceeded to Danzig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
Southern Senators Aroused
 OUer Moses Re solution
Resolution Calls for Investigation of Election Laws States Where Voting Privileges Are Encumbered. Would Vote Negroes by Use of Federal Bayonets.
 Increased Pay for Census Enumerators
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, December 7.-(SpeciaL) Southern senators are aroused over the efforts of those members of the Sen ate who admit hatred of the south as political subdivision. They are banding themselves together to wage fight which they declare will be successful to prevent the republican negro-uplilers from interfering through law with election rules and regulations in the southern states
 It has already been reported in this correspondence that Senator Moses of New Hampshire has introduced res- olution calling for an investigation of election laws in those states where voting privileges are eircumscribed. This resolution, by request of the sem ator from New Hampshire was re- ferred to the committee on elections and privileges. No southern man is a member of that committee.
 r. the plan of Moses had not been inte1tered with, the resolution unoues- tionably would nave been favorably re- ported. But, when attention was drawn to the fact that the resolution should properly have been referred to the Ju dietary committee, the vice president4 noteing the justice in the demand, errers on the judiciary committee, and the resolution in all probability will die a-borning.
 In connection with this resolution di' eoted at the soIth and it's institu tons, it is interesting to note that Senator Curtis of Kansas, state re- nowned as the home of the late John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
SPOTLIGHT OF PUBLICITY

we will turn the spotlight of publicity on all organizations. institutions and indi- viduals who, either openly or secretly. seek to undermine our duly constituted government.
 .'The Association to Promote American
 ism is not a political organization. It is organized and officered by ex-service
 men, who openly avow that their first and paramount duty is to their country. "The war in Europe has ended. The
 war in the United States has just begun. Will you join an army of patriots and help defeat those who seek to overthrow your government?
 Membership in this association is open to every patriotic citizen who indorses
 our stand and who is willing to prove himself 100 per cent American. It is not necessary to have been in the service of the government during the recent war, though the men who are charter members of the association are all ex-service men
 who still hold their oath of allegiance
 binding"
 There are no dues required to join the Association to Promote Americanisn.' Crenshaw Chamberlain is vice president of the organization William H. Davis
 secretary, and Howard c. Kelley treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08

gard having been paid to the increased cost of living.
 The census supervisors, however, have reported uniformly that it has been in- possible to secure the necessary number of qualified enumerators at the original rates, owing 10 the general prevalence of high wages. For the sake of accuracy and completeness. therefore, the census bureau decided to pay the legal maximum rates. With this increase of pay it is hoped that all supervisors will be able at once to complete the organization of their forces of enumerators."
 In addition to the money earned on the per capital basis for the enumeration of population and farms, enumerators will be paid 10 cents for each barn or en- closure containing live stock not on farms: % cents for each manufacturlng establishment enumerated, and 50 cents for each irrigaticn or drainage enterprise reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
Don Continued Constipated

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 Bliousness, sick headache. sour stomach indigestion. dizziness. furred tongue. bad breath--think of the embarras ments and discomforts traceable to constipation. How easily they're rectified by the occasional use of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Move the bowels smoothly but surely. Try them to- night All druggists-25c usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
.BURLESON'S REPORT
 IS ATTACKED BY THE REPUBLICANS
Chairman Steenerson Says Postal Audit Should Be Made By Independent
 Official
By Associated Press

Washington, December S.-Post-
 master General Burleson, replying
 today to statement by Chairman
 steenerson of the House postoffice
 committee, attacking Mir. Burle-
 sons annual report, said MT. steen-
 erson "docs not seem to understand
 that postal audit is not made by
 the postmaster general, but by an
 independent official of the treas
 ury. department. who happens to be
 a member of the republican party,
 to which Mir. Steencrson beionssw
 It is true, said MT Burleson's state ment, that the postmaster general during his administra tion of the wire service received the earnest and patri otic cooperation and assistance of Messrs. Vail, Carlton. Kingsbury and Bethel, and hundreds of other teles graph and independent telephone off cials, which Mir. Steenerson ignores. but fact that amounts ascertained as just compensation for the wire companies were not-fixed by these gentlemen. but were furnished the postmaster general by Dr. Henry c. Adams and Dr. David Friday of the University of Michigan, two as able and clean economists and experts in their line as can be found in America.
 "It s-true, as stated by MT. Steener- son, that the postmaster general did not utilize the services of the officials of one particular telegraph company, but this was only after he had found that while America is involved in the world war it's directing officials had not only proposed to boycott the handling of press matter, but had in every way possible discouraged the handling of government business. As for compensation allowed the railroads for mail transportation, this is fixed by the Congress and not by the post master general"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
SENATORIAL RACE TO BECOME ACTIVE
 DURING JANUARY
 INDICATIONS POINT
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Pratt of Prattville, John Rogers of Gainesville, Hubert T. Davis of Gads- den, Judge Thomas c. McClelland of Athens. Governor Kilby and Mir Mo Dowell are ex-officio members of the board. Judge E. H. Glenn of the Third district and J. Kelly Dixon of the Fourth and Judge Henry B. Foster of Tuscaloosa were absent, the latter two reporting that they were engaged in the trial of cases in court which pre- vented them being present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
Members of Mob Arrested
 Bv Assocjated Press

Franklinton, La, December 7,-Thirte6n policemen who were members of shs posse which klled four labor leaders in Bogalusa, November 2, in battle over the attempted arrest of negrc labps leader, were arrested today on the charge of murder, brought here on specias train. rlaced in jail an hour and nalsl and released cn bail of $io.0oo each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
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 to recovery

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
Sing Postponed

Owing to the indictment weather there was no community sing yesterday after noon. At the hour announced only about 25 people were in the Jefferson theatre.
 The sing was called of, but it was an day afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
New Typhus Cure

Laredo, Tex, December z.-El Universal of Mexico City, copy of which reached here today, announces that Dr. Benito Sanchez of Mexico City has discovered a serum that cures typhus within S hours The discovery, the paper adds has caused a great sensation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-08
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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-01-09

to their homes through invasion and
shell fire for three long hard winters;
and now it seemed incredible that their
own people could turf them out. C'est
Ia guerre.
A house nea the railroad station
vas procured for them and the next
morning they were speeded on their
way by a group Of young American
girls who rose early to see them com
fortably off.
Attrs ction for Riddles.
The children Of the neighborhOot
found the canteen a fascinating place.
They were with us all day long. slip
ping in and out, being shoOed out re-
mOrselessly when we were busy or
welcomed when we had time to play,
Very early in the morning little ten.
year-old Pierre came up the drive with
our milk pail. Then, after Il cupful
of hot chocolate and a hunk of bread,
we watched him set off sturdily for
home, eight long miles away. Pierre
was always our first visitor, but before
the day had ended, there were a score
Of others.
Not far from our canteen, the Smith
college unit was doing its splendid
work: The members Of it dropped in
on us occasionally. but we heard far
more of their doings and sayings from
the children. "The play teacher" was ::
special marvel and we watched with
infinite pleasure her successful efforts
to teach these small people, who had
learned hard lessons in the school of
war, the JOY Of play.
The doctor, too, was a source of end.
less comfort and amusement to the
children. To hear them talk, you
would gather that they preferred to
he sick rather than well, in order to
get her attention. Some of those un.
der her care, made unheard of jour.
neys to distant hospitals and dispen.
saries. After five whole weeks of alb.
sence, Andrea, the prettiest, frailest
child in the village, returned from Doc.
tor Raldwin's little Red Cross hospital
at Nesle minus tonsils and adenoids
and plus several pounds Of soft pink
flesh. She had been entirely revOlu.
tionized by that institution and start.
led her mother by demanding to be
bathed. bathed every day. When the
much harassed woman came to us for
advice, I am sure she went away mar.
yelling at the madness Of Americans
who believed In soap and water fos
babies, even in the winter time.
So from the canteen at Chateau.
Thierry, our little group Of American
women were privileged to see war in
all it's aspects. Color and excitement
comedy and tragedy, all Of life vs.
watched as we worked.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-01-09

high with the paraphernalia of camp
kitchens, or the screech of a motor
horn or a madly whizzing motorcycle.
Even when the road vas clear of We
hicles and long lines of soldiers moved
over it to the front or dumped drear-
tly back, there was NO sound of COM
pact, marching feet. "Iioute march,
ing" was the way the Americans came,
while the French poilus, with queer
bundles strung about them Mt all sorts
Of unexpected places, seemed fairly
to stroll along. But they were going
up to the front, these men, and how
ever they might feel about it, it was
no circus for US.
Not that the outward appearance
Of the moving troops was depressing.
Far from it. They went by, to quote
Ian Hay. scattering homely jests like
hail" Some came singing and l shall
V forget the first day that Amer
lean boys came into the village. 1.-THE
Americans are coming" sent us flying
out of doors; and "les Americans
echoed the French about us. Around
the bend Of the road by the church
they came. We could hear them sing
ing before we could distinguish the
words and then-"until my dreams all
come true" 1t was, '"The Long, Long
Trail" which brought back to some of
us wildly the first summer of the war
at home, when we had danced and
played and said good-by to the music
of that song.
Present From Headquarters.
One morning 1 looked out from the
canteen upon a new scene, n surprise.
Several groups Of very feeble old men
and women were seated upon the lawn
Of the chateau. A c%anteener dashed
in breathless at this moment. The old
people, according to her hurried ac-
count, were n present to us from G. Fl.
@. They had been living up neal the
front and ONE action was planned
that might prove dangerous to them.
So the French authorities, with charm
ing confidence, simply shipped them
back to the American Red Cross can
teen to be sheltered and fed for "a
hours, unit! they could be sent on by
train to their final destination. The
day before we had been eaten nearly
cut Of house and home. by a number of
hungry French infantrymen. Now, as
our canton had not arrived, we were
looking forward with dread tn running
short Of rations for the afternoon con-
tingent.
Every available canteener was rush.
ed out :nto the byways and hedges,
and in an incredibly short time the viii
layers had contributed enough from
their own poor stores to give the old
people a hearty meal. Pitifully dazed
were these old folk. They had chung