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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Certificates Issued to
 Mine Men by Nesbitt

State Mine Inspector Charles H. Nes- bitt has issued certificates to 46 of the sapplicants for fire bosses and first and second class mine foremen who took the examination two weeks ago. Twenty two failed. Those receiving certificates are:
 .s Fire Bosses-J. T. Starns, H. C.. Cleve- land, T. G. Jacks, J. D. DeLoach, Charles ABibb, M. M. Nichols. J. A. Goodwin, Will liam Holloway, J. T. Parsons,
 Second Class Mine Foremen-J. w. NClark. O. D. Neighbors, James s. Nor gan, B. K Walker, w. A. George.
 First Class Mine Foremen-O. C. Chil- ders, w S. Cation, Henry Gardner. M. w. Anderson, R. R. Pitts ]. W. Morgan, William J. Reach, Henry Brewer, Joseph H. Ellis. B. B. Notes, George L. Wilson, A. L. Edwards, John w. Jones, B, w. Hawkins, w. P. Fulmer o. '. Smith, W. J. Chapman, F, F. Belotte c. l. Cooke, W. V. Morrow, Oscar J. Bar rett, George W. Smith, Thomas J. Huey, Samuel Y Leith, George Jones. T. R. Akridge, Jess Lee, l.. I. Shivers, w. M. Goolsby. A. D. Crance, J. T. Horton. J. w. Corbin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Brick Manufacturers
 Attend Rate Hearing
Siblev Acts as Spokesman for Brick Makers Before the Traffic
 Committee

Nearly every brick manufacturer m Alabama attended the rate hearing De- fore the Birmingham district freight traffic committee yesterday to partici- nate in the arguments against the pro- posed 2-cent advance of rates on brick shipments
 John w. Sibley, representing the Southern Paving Brick Manufacturers association, and the Birmingham Clay Products company. acted as chief snokesman for the brickmakers, but all took part in the discussion. They insisted that to put on the new ad- vance of cents on the 100 pounds would be disastrous to their business, and argued that instead of a further increase of freight rates the old tar if that prevailed prior to June 70, 1918. should he rcadpted.
 Among the brick manufacturtrs pres- ent at the hearing were: w. C. Brown of the Southern Clay Manufacturing company, Chattanooga. Tenn; F. M Van Deusen, Alabama High Grade Brick company. Sylacauga; L. w Clardy Childersburg Brick company Childersb burg; L. L. Stephenson, Livick Brick company Birmingham, w. l. English, Copeland English Brick com pany, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Allied Armies hndorse Campaign For Funds For Armenian-Sy Syrian
 Relief and The Local Charities
Barnwell and Barnett Pre- sent Cause at Dinner Last
 Night-Allied Army to Have Big Jazz Meeting

The allied armies of Birmingham last night, at the dinner meeting at the TutwiIer hotel, upon motion of Dr. Percy Woodall, unanimously in dorsed the drive for funds for the American committee for relief in the near east and local charities, follow ing a forceful presentation of the cause of the Armenian and Syrian suf- ferers by J. Mercer Barnett, chairman for Jefferson county, and an eloquent appeal by Dr. M. S. Barnwell for of the spiritual gains of the war. The drive will open formally Wednesday morning, and be concluded as rapidly as possible.
 The meeting was opened by Field Marshal J. Frank Rushton, who held short business session before the Ar menian-Syrian relief question was taken up report was heard from Commits sary General J. D. Rosenberger, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
29 Men and Families Secure
 Farms in North Alabama

Twenty-nine men and their families were sent to farms in north Alabama yes terday by Examiner J. D. Savers in charge of farm labor at the local office o,, the United States employment ser vice.
 Three farmers, one from Jefferson coun- ty. one from St. Clair and one from Tal- ladega, were waiting in the employ ment office when several of the men made applications for places and before they left they had signed up agreements with eleven of the men.
 This has been big day in my de- partment,' said MT. Savers. but men looking for places on farms are coming in in increasing numbers daily now. Since the first of January several hun dred men have gone to farms through the efforts of this office and we expect to send several hundred others before spring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
WELLS SPEAKS FOR
 BANKERS AT CLUB
 LUNCH YESTERDAY
Civitans' Bank Presidents Day Big Success-Barnett Presents Ar
 menian-Syrian Relief Cause

Oscar Wells addressed the Civitan club yesterday, he being the spokes- man of the bank presidents for the day, yesterday being Bank Presi- dents Day" with the Civitan club. MT. Wells made a forceful and impressive talk on finances and his remarks were commented on by many as being one Of the most able presentations on this subject heard in sometime.
 The feature of the meeting was the presence of Miss Ina Shepard, man. ager of the Birmingham Clearing house, she being the honor guest of the day.
 pr. C. W. Shropshire, president of the Civitan club. presided. introducing 2 Chairman Mercer Barnett of the Ar menian- Syrian relief committee, and MT Barnett told of his plans for the drive and the club immediately in- dorsed the work and pledged their support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
F0UR-M|NUTE MEN
 WILL bE TENDERED
 FAREWELLBANQUET
Certificates of Honor to Be Presented to Members of Organization, Which
 Will Be DemObiliZed

The four-minute men of Alabama which organization was demobilized on Decem- Der "A. will receive their honorable dis charges at a farewell dinner to be held Tuesday night at z o'clock in the ball. room of the Tutwler hotel. The pre- sertation of the certificates will be made by Thomas J. Crittenden, state director, to the members of the men and woman's division as we'll as the press:
 Thomas J. Critten, state director, re- quests you to be the guest of the Ala bama four minute men at a farewell din- ner at o'clock, February 1, 1919, at the Tutwiler hotel"
 At this meeting certificate of honor will be awarded to the members of the organization for their loyal and patriotic service to the United States during the war.
 committee composed Of Judge Hugh Locke, chairman Sidney Lazarus and Mrs. Tom Mccarthy Carr, city chairman of the women's division, has been ap- pointed and is arranging the programme for the occasion. With the exception of William Mccormick Blair, former na- tional director, William H. Ingersol, na- tional director of the 4s state directors, all of the members of the four-minute men in the country will be discharged and plans are being made whereby they will assist the government in various ways. State Director T. J. Crittenden stated yesterday he would expect every member of the Alabama four-minute men to pledge their services and cooperation to the government in any 1t was needed if they were called on.
 Extensive arrangements are being made for this farewell dinner, which prom ises to be one of the largest ever held in this city, and a large number of dis tinguished visitors will be present and take part in the affair. All members arc expected to mail the cards enclosed in the invitations to the entertainment, ccmmittee immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
MOBILE CONCERN TO BUILD WOODEN
 RARGES FOR WARRIOR
Murnan Shipbuilding CorEaration Is Awarded Contract to Build
 Twenty Barges

The Murnan Shipbuilding corporation or Mobile has been awarded the contract for the constructing of 20 wooden oarges for the Warrior river service. The con tract was awarded by the United states railroad administration in Washlnston' a fter the bids had been opened at Moplle by Henry T. DeBardeleben, transporta- ton manager of the Warrior river, ana forwarded to Washington
 Bids for constructing the steel barges ard tows are now being examined by Director G. A. Tomlinson of the inland waterways navigation of the Unitei states railroad administration, and It IS expected that contracts TOT these VIII be awarded in few days
 The contract for the 20 wooden barses calls for their completion and delivery to the Warrior river management dur- ing the spring, the first one 10 De oe ltvered within 20 days from the date ot the contract The contract price or the 20 barges Is $11970
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
CENTER OF NATIONAL MARINE LEAGUE TO
 BE LOCATED HERE
Campaign in the Interest of Big Mer- chant Marine Movement to Be
 Launched by Mrs. Parsons

A center for the National Marine league. U. s. A, will be established iu Birmingham for the work of the league, acording to Mrs. Lillian B. Parsons special representative of the league for the south, who is in Birmingham for that purpose. The object and work of this league as explained by Mrs. Par sons is to make America free on the seas" by enlisting the intelligent i'm terest of the people of the interior of America in the merchant marine of this country. An educational campaign to show individuals of the nation how closely their prosperity. individually and collectively is linked with the pros perity of the nation and its expansion in foreign trade, is necessary to ac . ccmplish this
 Birmingham was chosen for this cen- ter by Mrs. Parsons because it Is the heart of the south, geographically and for it's many railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
ADAMS, ROWE AND
 NORMAN FORM COAL
 SALES CORPORATION
Three of Birmingham s Best Known Coal Men Will Handle Output of Large
 Mining Companies

With the view to opening up new coal trade territory for Birmingham, three Of the best known coal men in Birmingham have organized a new sales corporation which will handle the output of several of the larger mining companies In the district. The new company has taken ths name of Adams, Rowe and Norman. in- corporated. and will have it's principal office at 72s BrownMarx building.
 The incorporators are w. Carson Adams, E. J. Rowe and J. A, Norman Each of these men has been actively engaged in the coal business in the Birmingham district for several years MT. Adams, as sales manager for the Alabama Fuel and Iron company, MT. Rowe, vice president and treasurer or the Yolande Coal and Coke company ana MT Norman, vice president of the Bon nyman- Norman Coal company. lney have resigned these positions in order that they may devote their entire ume to the new business.
 w. c. Adams is president Of the new company, E. J. Rowe, vice president ana secretary and J. A. NorHah' Nlce pioS' dent and treasurer.
 "We are going to try to broaden the market for Alabama coal said MT.
 Adams yesterday. "We expect to deVelop
 business in Cuba, Central and South America and Mexico, and will also en- deavor to supply a part of the punkef coal purchased in this country.
 "Our trade has not been extended to the south of us in the past largely pe- cause there were no operators here IT postion to grant the long time creui demand by South Americans. We WI have ample capital and all other faciii- | ties for handling this business no" Coalitions in South America have un' derqone A change in the last few years and understand the long time creoi' | formerly prevailing there is not any | longer the rule. I've will advertise Alabama coal ana 1 in every way possible try to develop ne" | r,arlxets for our operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
DECIDED TUMBLE 0F LOCAL STAPLES
 IN FOOD MARKETS
Markets Are Flooded With Eggs-LOwer Quotations Made on Various Food
 Products

Some of the food staples in Birning- ham have taken a decided tumble In the past few days, which looks good for the future from the consumers stand point
 An inspection of the local markets yes- terday showed that there has been flood of eggs during the past few days and practically every market is well stocked with this commodity. Yesterday they could be purchased for 55 and 6o cents and the indications were that they would shortly drop to 50 cents and per haps lower.
 Another feature of the markets yes terday was the fact that pork chops were selling for 30 cents a pound, which have in recent weeks been selling as high as 50 cents Beef prices seem to be in like proportion
 Quotations from the northern markets for several days have shown almost daily drops in the prices of butter and eggs at the great central markets, and these conditions are now being reflected in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
CHECK WAITING FOR
 DISCHARGED SOLDIER
Secretary Pepperman Seeks lnforma- tion About Watts J. Pierce Of
 Company L

Secretary A. B. Pepperman of the local exemption boards has received a letter from Capt George N. Waton Of the quartermaster corps asking him to de- liver to Watts J. Pierce of Company l., Fourth replacement casuals, a check covering the amount owned him by, the government. Captain Watson stated there had been a mistake made when Watson was paid and discharged and the ball. ance was mailed to his address but the letter was returned and Mir Pepperman was asked to deliver the check. Tho local boards have no record Of young Watson, but any information regarding his whereabouts will be appreciated by MT. Pepperman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Payment Of PoH Tax For This Year Ends Tonight

chance the prospective voters ot Jefter their poll and from present indications voting strength of the county will be far below par The up closing hour last night rfe over S5oO while the voting strength the county about 125OO Thus be up to the average must register today The biggest day far has been 1900.
 announced yesterday by Tax Collector James F. flaw office will be held tonight long as tax payers come to midnight. Those failing to poll otherwise qualified will be debarred of all voting privileges for the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
New Motor Equipment for
 the Detective Department
Trio of Fords and Two Motorcycles to Aid in Suppression of
 Crime

The city detective department has had trio of Fords to be used by the detectives in handling rush cases, and to expe- dite the work of the officers, which has been intnsified by the decision of Commissioner Taylor to check speeding, and to catch illegal vendors of liquor. has been intensified by the decision of that he has purchased two motor cycles which will be placed at Ensley, in order to give the people of Ensey, Pratt City and Vivian better police protection. these machines being manned by scouts who will patrol that territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Alabama Republican Filed Incorporation
 Papers Yesterday

The Alabama Republican Publishing company, with 5000 capital stock. was incorporated yesterday by Charles J. Allison, Frank s, Req, Thomas J. Ken namer of Birmingham, Charles Roland of Dothan and H. H. Cathey of Flor cree. These five are also directors and the officers are:
 President, Thomas ]. Kennamer: vice president, H. H. Cathey; Frank s. Req. treasurer and general manager.
 The company will publish the Alabama Republican weekly newspaper organ of the republican party in Alabama.
 The offices of the company will be in rooms 3Os and BOT Lyric building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Violation of the Reed
 BOne-Dry Law Alleged

Frank Williams a negro. was arrested in Tusea: :oosa hy special agents of the ierartrneylt of justice and Tuscaloosa of- acers and warrant charging him with the Reed bone-dry law was swcrn cut before Kenneth Charlton, ' n.ted States commissioner, yesterday. tIis bond was fixed at s3oo.
 It is alleged that Williams shipped a trunk of whisky from St. Louis to Tus- aloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Irregularity Charged
 in Securing Whisky

E. D. Lewis. W. c. Rounsley. N. ]. Edmundson. w. J. McKenna, J. L. Mat. tingly, P F. Moore and W. c. Howard and w. H. Coleman. the latter two ne- gro doctors, charged with irregularities in securing whisky. will be given pre- liminary hearing today at 10 o'clock be- fore Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner. These men were arrested at Bessemer several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Hambright to Be Given
 Preliminary Hearing

Fred Hambr,ght. sos North Fourty- fourth street. was arrested yesterday or warrant sworn out before United -t1frs rourselsisorer Kenneth Charlton by R. H. Moore, chief secret service asc.. = the q 4'pai commission, chars' ing him with conspislng to buy and ssl property stolen from the railroad. Ii , bond was fixed at Sl0O0 He will be given a preliminary hearing on February F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01

As delightful rendezvous where you car see all your friends, choose the Tut wiler at the luncheon hour daily; ser vice a la carte or table d'hote. The dinner hour on Sunday evening from to o'clock, is always crowded too. and delicious table d'hote dinner is offered at $50 a plate. The tea dansants still hold their popularity and these affairs are held on the mezzanine each Satur- day from f to o'clock. Seventy-five cents is the admission including danc- ing and refreshments.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
BUREAU OF INFORM LAYTON

The publicity department of the company, under John Sparrow, Is talk ing on punch, and 1t Is more and more evident each d~y that MT. Bradley in- tends making this department a real bureau of information for the public and that inquiries will be encouraged
 The car barn force has reached F per cent above normal numerical strength and the company is adding to the force daily Seven or eight men were put on this week in the repair department and they are get ting the disabled cars out of the barn and into transportation. Out of the 15 cars smashed up in collisions and wrecks during the bad weather, 10 are out on the lines now and the other five are expected to get into going condition very shortly.
 The first carload of wheels arrived yesterday and they are being polished and placed under the trucks as rap
 idly as possible and 1t will not be long before the "rat-ta tat" of the flat wheels will be thing of the past. Meanwhile specifications for new work at railroad crossings and elsewhere are being prepared and street gangs are busy repairing the tracks.
 Everything is being concentrated on better serXice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01

which will be checked Wednesday aft ernoon. and the good ones taken off, the remainder will be called on at once.
 Now. what are you going to do about it?
 If you are rot convinced about this matter-of your duty-read the att ,ached, and see if you can hold back Facts face us, and figures won't lie. American Committee Relief in Near East, Jefferson County,
 J. MERGER BARNETT,
 Chairman. accordingly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
LETTER TO BUSINESS MEN

Birmingham, Jan. 31, 1919. 'Men of Birmingham:
 Birmingham is again privileged to help Birmingham must not fail Her sense of duty will not let her lag, and she is going to uphold her record or 100 per cent.
 ."The call that comes to Birmingham citizens this time is the faint wall Of a starved and dying people who have given all-and are now walking on and on wishing and praying for death in lieu of relief from you, just because they would not deny their Lord
 "The allied armies are composed of a great majority of Birmingham business men, They have agreed that Birmingham will raise $72.0OO for the sufferers in the near east, the Bible lands, and for local charities; s35,0oo will go to the Armenian and Syrian relief fund, and the remaining siQ,09o will be given to the Mercy Home Arti-Tuberculosis association, Chil- dren's hospital, the North and South side Neighborhood Houses of Birming- ham,
 Now the plan is this:
 s.If YOU are one of those workers who has given freely of his time and money, we know that this appeal will be a heart stroke. But there are great many business men who have remained in their places of business and allowed others to do the work. You may have been a halfway work er-donated your money, but refused to work. Consequently we propose that you do this, and we think you should enter into it actively. In or der to save our workers valuable time. we want you to get your sub scription ready, head the list in your store or office. and then see that every man in your place is given an f opportunity to subscribe. and then send a check Wednesday by noon to 227-22S First National Bank building, with your list, and it is done. Do this Wednesday morning, send the list and check in by handmade payable to T. O. Smith, treasurer--don't for get this. We are depending on you.
 "In case you do not do this, then we will be forced to call upon you and solicit your employees. The plan will save you and your employees time IL will facilitate our work. The list from which these letters are mailed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
Recorder Martin Will
 Decide Cases Today

The Birmingham Railway, Light ana Power company cases, 15 in number, were not decided by Recorder Martin yesterday as scheduled, the recorder explaining that he has not as yet had time to digest the notes in the cases, especially with reference to the trailer cases.
 Judge Martin stated that he would have his decision ready to hand do"n at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
For That CHILLY Feeling

Take Groves Tasteless CHILL Tonic. It Warns the Body hy Purifying and Fnriching the Blood. You can soon feel it's Strengthening Invigoratinc ff- fec+ Price COG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-01
CONFERS WITH COMMISSION
 ABOUT SERVICE
Receiver of B. R., l.. & P. Co. and Commissioners on Cor dial Terms-ImprOvement
 in Conditions at Barns

Yesterday at noon Lee C. Bradley, receiver for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, held con- ference with the city commissioners, at which time matters of mutual in- terest were discussed. MT. Bradley has been endeavoring to get a con ference with the commissioners since he assumed the position. of receiver for the company, but due to pressing matters with the commission, and the necessary routine that he was forced to get familiar with, it was impOssi- ble for them to arrange conference before yesterday.
 Mfr. Bradley asked for the confer ence in order to get the viewpoint of the commission. and to ascertain their ideas of improving the service of the company, and while the conference was of an executive nature 1t is un- derstood that it was very satisfactory to both Mir Bradley and the commits sion.
 have been away from Bir-
 mingham for about a year, and 1
 wanted to get the facts from the
 
 Bradley There has transpired
 many things in Birmingham rela-
 tive to the situation since I left,
 and I wanted to get a line on ev-
 cry point that has any bearing on
 the matter of service to patrons of
 the street railway company. I
 feel that the meeting was very
 helpful from the compauy's
 standpoint and I hope 1t placed us
 on an equal footing where we can
 cooperate and improve the service
 with all due haste.
 Commissioner Brown seemed very glad that the receiver for the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany took the view he did of the diff ferences between the company and the city, and in speaking of the confer ence said
 Mir Bradley thoroughly under | stands that there is no personal feeling on the part of any of the commissioners towards any off, cial or employe of the Birmingham l Railway Light and Power com- pany but that we are merely try ing to get service for the public, as we feel that they are certainly entitled to it, which Mir. Bradley admits.s We have waged our fight with this object in view only, and not on personal grudges or griev- ances of any kind. Mir Bradley l was very frank with the commits | sion and we were glad to have him call and trust that We will be able to render him service in improv | ing the schedule of his lines, and | in securing better equipment and | sanitation of cars