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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

ored to make life there what 1t ought to be. We have enlarged the state highway department. making it more efficient and useful.
 "The senate has had the breadth Of vision to clearly foresee the unlimited benefits that will come to Alabama, to every section of Alabama, to every fn- terest, indeed to every individual in Alabama, from the development and utilization of that great blessing that nature gave us an outlet to the sea, and we have done all that within our power lay in providing a measure thai we trust will result in the complete development of the port of Mobile, and make it indeed and in truth, gateway bills that had been enacted into law. :
 The senator spoke of the important to the markets of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
MIsCELLANEous SHOWER

Miss Mabel Herbert, who will be an October bride, was the inspiration of a miscellaneous shower. given by the members of the Point of the Needle Club," at the residence of Mrs. James Wright, on Sixth avenue, Friday aft ernoon. Mrs. Wright's home was artist ically decorated for the occasion with
 garden flowers, and the guests in- eluded only the members of the club.
 The shower was complete surprise to the honoree. and the gifts were present. ed by little David Kennedy. dressed as a postman Blowing his whistle. he entered with the packages in a mail sack, and presented the various gifts. In addition, Miss Herbert was given set of pyrex by the club, Mrs E. M. Owens making the presentation speech.
 delicious lunch was served to the following guests: Mrs. E. NJ Owens. Miss Elizabeth Herbert, Miss Mabel Herbert; Mrs Rose Huey, Mrs. J. T. DeJarnette. Mrs. o. H. Halbrook, Mrs.
 W. E. Cunningham, Mrs Ben Purser, | Mrs. G. D. Woodrow, Mrs. J. B. Nor ton, Mrs. Goudlock and Miss Mary Lovett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
THE KALESTA"

Pupils of the Bessemer High school will publish a monthly paper, the first edition to be out about October 1. The decision was made at a meeting of the student body held at the high school this week. The senior class of the high school have formerly published yearly journal, The Kalista," and the monthly publication of the paper will not inter- fere with the annual book.
 The editorial staff selected Is as fol- lows: Frank English and Miss Caro- line Reid, editors-in- chief; George Waller and Miss Francis McCampbell, business managers; Bernice Waites, so- cial editor; Hoyt sherman, alumnae editor; Tom De Jarnette. local joke editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
DEATHS

NJ. Bostick--Aged 79, who died at his home, 1520 Thirteenth avenue, south. Friday morning, was buried at the Elmwood cemetery yesterday after noon at 1 o'clock.
 J. J, FIeming-Aged 75. died at his residence. 4407 Avenue F. yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock. The body was shipped t6 Vincent. Ala. yester- day afternoon at o'clock for inter- fnent by Woodin- He is survived by five sons and five daughters.
 Alvin t'hilders-Aged 30. died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The body was sent to Cullman Ala. for interment al o'clock by Loy. He is survived by his wife and three children. three brothers and four sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED
6v Associated Pross

San Francisco, September 27.-Tele- grams commenting his stand on the peace treaty and the league of nations covenant and urging him to keep up a vigorous campaign for his demands con rerning reservations, were sent to Sen +4ttor Hiram Johnson today by represent atives of banking. labor and mercantile interests and the judiciary here. Co., incidentally, proclamation was issued by Mayor James Rolph asking the citi- zens of San Francisco to welcome Sen ator Johnston and to accord him the
 anne attentive hearing that you gave the President.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
A VOTE ON FALLS AMENDMENTS THIS
 WEEK POSSIBLE
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time to plead for adoption of his amend- ment designed to equalize the voting mower of the United States and Great Britain in the league, which by general agreement has gone over for considera- ton after all other amendments have been disposed of finally.
 Senator Smith. democrat. Georgia, an- nounced today he planned to present to the senate Monday set of reserva- tions to the treaty similar to those offered by the group of favoring mild" reservations.
 It is understood Senator Smiths res- ervation to article ten of the treaty will declare American military forces can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
MASONIC SOCIAL

Bessemer Lodge No. 45s, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will have the usual fifth Monday social gathering at the Masonic hall Monday evening. A number of prominent Masonis speak CTS have accepted invitations to be present. according to the announce ment of Samuel Stein, secretary, who states that the lodge would appreciate the attendance of members from every lodge in the Bessemer and Birming- ham district. and assures the Masons of a pleasant gathering. great deal of work has been done by the local lodges recently and the fifth Monday meeting will be in the nature of a get together affair, when the Masons will talk over matters for the good of the craft, and to cultivate the good fellow ship, which should always exist among the craft. according to the announce ment of MT. Stein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
HENRY WILSON SWEET

Funeral services over the remains of Henry Wilson Sweet, aged 5S years will be held from the residence on Ar lington avenue Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev l.. F. Stansel officiating. Interment will be made at Cedar Hill cemetery. MT. Sweet died early Friday morning of apoplexy following an ill., ness of about two weeks The pall- bearers are as follows: Active, J. D. O'Gara, Rush Randall, Lee Mattingly, c. Mclaughlin, Alex Little, F. R. Mat thews, pr. R P. McTyeire, W. H. Por- ter; honorary, John D. Martin, Ed Read, E. F. Fountain, B. c. Jones, w. w. Ken nedy, Percy Benton, Lee Moody and w. F. Golson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
VEHICLE WORKS WAIT
By Associated Press

London, September 27.-The bus. tfam taximen's union of London at pro- tracted meeting tonight decided to sus- pend until Monday. action as to whether they would join in the strike.
 Earlier in the evening the secretary oi the vehicle workers un.on declared that if would be unanimously voted tonight to strike in support of the railway men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
n. E. 6. LINEN SHOWER

Bessemer Chapter No. 61, Order East ern Star, will give linen shower next Thursday evening at the Masonic hall on Nineteenth street for the benefit of the Masonic Orphans home The meet ing will be held at s o'clock. and pro- gramme committee has arranged an en- tertainment of music and readings. refreshment committee will provide re- treatments and pleasant evening IA a ffriy, tod /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

The Jonesboro Methodist church will observe promotion day Sunday, and have arranged an interesting prog.- ramme in which the various depart ments of the church will be represent ed The following programme will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin entertained Sat- 'urday afternoon at her home in honor of the birthday of her little daughter, Dorothy. The colors of green and pink were used in the decorations and re- treatments. The children played games on the lawn and a pleasant afternoon was spout Refreshments were served from the dining room table, and the center piece was an embossed birthday cake About POO children from the neighborhood were present to make little Dorothy's birthday a happy one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
I'VE WS OF BEESSEMR|
MRS. H. L. BANS, Cores

Cecil Cowan; Women in Industry" Mrs. J. H. Wiles; open discussion, High Cost of Living" Social Unrest.' pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

Kelly Gibson negro, was killed in the Woodward ore mines Friday afternoon by being crushed between two cars The miner was coming out of the mines when the accident occurred, and death resulted instantly. Deputy Coroner F. NJ Parsons held an inquest and gave verdict of accidental death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
BESSEMER REAL
 ESTATE FOR SALE

5-room modern cottage, Eth Ave. eastern
 frontage corner lot, S2400.0o. 12-room 2-story dwelling, suitable for board
 ing house Avenue c, s250000. Groom modern home. Berkley Ave. eastern
 frontage large lot, s3750.00 broom bungaow, Arlington Ave, almost
 new. corner lot, s2200.00.
 5-room cottage, corner Sth Ave. and
 17th St. S2150.00.
 e-room cottage. 9th Ave, double lot, con
 sdered one of best homes in town. s65oo. 5-room cottage. 18th St. between 4th and 5th Ayes, $165000. Groom cottage. 18th St.. composition roof, city water. electricity, S1600.0O. 4-room cottage, large lot, fronting 10th St. s125000
 800 acres between Bessemer and Selma, A. room dwelling, 3-room dwelling, Broom dwelling, barns and other outbuildnies, i all in fine state of cultivation well watered, | per acre $2000. Several farms near Bessemer ranging In
 prices from s35oo to s100oo per acre. ! Nice resident lot 18th Ave, exchange for automobile.
 1 We have some splendid resident lots rang ing from S500.00 to $1000.00 | We sell Land Co. lots anywhere in town, no interest, no taxes. Pick you out lot at West Lake. ' Liberty Bonds accepted in exchange for prop erty. We write all kinds of insurance Come to us write to
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not be used in furtherance of terri torial guarantee without the approval of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
SiliarY nf fha First

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold a meet ing at the residence of Mrs. Overton, at Goethite Monday afternoon The members will meet at the Louisville ana Nashville depot and go on the train 10 Goethite. They will return at 1O:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

An executive meeting of the woman's Missionary society of the First Method ist church will be held at the church Monday afternoon at o'clock The president. Mrs. D. W. Owen. requests all officers of the auxiliary to he nres- ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
AT THE CHURCHES

At the First Baptist church Sunday morning rally and promotion day will be observed. when the Sunday school exercises will be held at the regular hour. The programme follows: Song; praysr; review; N B. Parker, superin- .ehoent; beginners departmental work, Mrs George Ross, uperintendent; pri- ! mary departmental work, including de- livery of promotion certificates, Miss NAzabeth Herbeth, superintendent: du- ct; junior departmental work with de- nVery of promotion certificates, M. T. adult departmental work, w, Vail. w. H. McEniry; prospectus, Rev. w. P. The promotion day exercises of the First Methodist Sunday school will be held at the church Sunday morning at the regular preaching hour. The junior primary department will not go to church at the regular hour for Sunday school, but will assemble at 1O:3O o'clock in their several departments. The programme follows: opening song Bring Them In;" prayer, W. S. Welch, Isuperintendent of Sunday school; christ ening of members of cradle roll; solo, | dode Eastman, exercises of beginners department, including questions and a | song, Jesus Loves Me-" Mrs. William l Waldrop, superintendent; primary de-
 partmental exercises, story and a 1 song, Mrs. c. J. Moreland, superinten-
 dent, junior department exercises Apostles Creed" story and song, Mrs | Maybelle- Brown, superintendent in- 1 termedlate exercises, including song ! We Shall See the King Some Day"
 and four minute talks by Miss Aline
 Smith and Tom DeJarnette, Mrs. E. l.. 7 Huey. superintendent; delivery of, dip-
 lomas, w. S. Welch; closing song, adult depart tment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
CASE ENDED
WITH VERDICT TONIGHT

81 to $4,000 or both on each account
They may be convicted on one or all
the counts against them. Their SEN
tences il they are convicted on more
than one count, could be served con-
currently or be bulked esaIrst them
Federal Judge Landis announced
the case will be given tfre jury during
the afternoon. A verdict was regarded
as probable before adjournment to-
night Seymour Stedman, chief coun-
sci for defense. today answered argu-
ments made by District Attorney Clyne
yesterday Stedman cited a bill Berger
mad proposed while in congress which
provided an amendment to the consti-
tuition doing away with the senate
This move was made, Stedman declar-
90 Ito prevent the betrayal of the peo.
nls" hr 'shmlRllt,' senatnrR
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
Ready Now for Final Preliminaries Which Will
Precede Formal Peace Deliberations Of
Allied Powers.
SHOOK HANDS WITH L400 MAYORS
Riotous Welcome at Turin Where People
Turned Out to Greet American Visitor
During Big Rainstorm.
[By Robert j. Bender, United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT.

| [By Robert j. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Jan. Back In Paris
! President Wilson was expected today
to plunge Immediately into the hnal
prelininaries which will precede
/, formal peace deliberations Of tho as
sociated powers
The president returned from Italy
armed with the obvious support Of
the common people Of that country.
This endorsement, added to the ap
parent backing of his peace program
by the majority of public opinion IN
Great Britain and France was &C
icepted in American circles as givins
4 Thin an initial advantage in the ap
preaching conversations.
i The joint conferences Of the Ameri-
can, British, italian and French dele
cations, which 1t is believed In many
quarters, will constitute the real peace
congress, were expected to get under
way no later than the first or next
week.
There was some talk IN unofficial
circles that any sch eduled Hormal
conversations might be adjourned to-
morrow-the date OF Colonel Roose-
velt's funeral-in Difference to the
memory of the former president.
The president was given riotous
welcome in Turin despite rain
storm. After he spoke from hal
cony of the palace, he shook hands
with 1,40O Italian mayors who had
gathered to hear him.
Many OF these men had walked
miles to the nearest railroad In order
to get to Turin.
Speaking at the Turin Whist club.
the president said chat "the pulse Of
the modern world beats in the field
and the factory."
He declared that while statesmen
will go to the conference to conclude
peace, the people who stay home must
see that peace is maintained.
Wilson spoke again at a luncheon
given the presidential party.
"The real blood Of the nation flows
in the streets, In which are the people
who more than the rest Of US have
borne the stress of war;" he said.
The president was given a degree
in the university of Turin.
Death knelI Of Secret Diplomacy.
[By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
. Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Jan. THE death knell of
secret diplomacy Is expected to be
sounded when the formal peace de-
liberations of the associated powers
open next week.
The feeling was growing among
officials today that these sessions,
which probably will start at Yer.
sailles January 13 or IA, should be
open to the press of the world. In
as-much as the allied nations have
argued that secret diplomacy must
be abolished, it was felt the Amerf-
can attitude that this IS the time to
put the principle into effect, should
receive ready endorsement by other
delegations.
These sessions at Versailles are
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
Senator Oummins Has Plan for
Settling Puzzle Of What to
do with the Rail
ways.
LEASED TO COMPANIES
Combination Of Advantages Of Gov
ernment Ownership and Private
Initiative, is
Sought.
IIBy Raymond Clapper, United Press
Staff Correspondent

lIBy Raymond Clapper. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Govern
Eent ownership OF railroads, the rail.
roads to be leased to private operaA
ing companies, was advocated today
by Senator Cummins, Iowa, republi-
can. He will be chairman Of the sen.
ate interstate commerce committee at
ter March four.
AS Cumnains outlined his plan to
The United Press it provides for:
1 1-Government ownership.
! 2-Leasing OF roads under stric,
terms TO private concerns.
4 3-Maintenance OF a dozen or 30
competing lines to operate with uni
flied terminals.
/ cabinet officer or government
railroad administrator or possibly a
small board.
5AIssue of capital stock to cover
equipment by government at guaran-
iteed return Of probably AZ per cent.
Cooperating capital to be supplied
by lease with larger return in proper
tion to efficiency of management
/ Cummins will urge that congress
enact legislation along this line. He is
now waiting for the interstate COM
merce committee to complete its hear
lings on the railroad question before he
finally settles on several important
details in his plan.
What we want is to combine the
advantages OF government ownership
and private initiative" Cummins said.
FL think we can get this by letting tho
government own the railroads and
leasing them to operating companies
lat a guaranteed return.
Cummins explained that competing
systems must be organized through
the same territory and he is opposed
to regional grouping as suggested by
retiring Director General McAdoo.
Under the Cummins' plan, the gov
ernment would issue all securities--
stocks and bonds-On the property val
ue of the equipment at a guaranteed
maximum return of AZ per cent. Op-
Grating companies leasing the roads
would supply the small amount Of cap
ital necessary to do business. This
money would bring a higher return,
fased largely on the efficiency with
which the company ran the roads, Les
sees would be allowed return up to
a fixed figure of six to seven percent
for instance. and before that increas-
ing proportion OF the excess return
would go to the government, Cummins
explained.
On profits over seven percent, say
one quarter would go to the govern
ment and on profits of over eight per
cent the governments share would be
one half per cent.
The figures. Cummins, explained.
are not necessarily those which should
be adopted
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
pDAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS ia NAMES

Maulden Dennis, Elkton. Nd
William Edward Dew, Maple
Heights, o.
Eugene Fletcher. Brent, Ala.
Howard H. Gilbert, Wrightsyille,
Pa.
William NJ. Gillian, Philadelphia.
Carl Gordon. Ffndley, O.
William A. Kelly, Providence, r. I.
John T. Lane, Delta, Pa.
David H. Lauck, Snowshoe, Pa.
William Mckinney, Gaffney. s. C.
Paul e. Massey, Bristol, Tenn.
George Moss, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ira w. Oberlin, Canton, O.
Nunzio Russo, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Herbert Singley, Harrisburg, Ark.
Charles w. Smith. Philadelphia.
William B. Sons, Brumley, Mo.
Eben Stout, Camden, N. ].
Frederick L. Strader, New York.
Argyle w. Tanger, Carlisle, Pa.
William Thompson, Brooklyn. N. Y.
Constantine vegnopoulos, Spring
field, Mass.
Cyrille veilleux, Manchester, N. H.
Kazimiriz Wikowski PittsburEh-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
many WORDS
OF SYMP I
Four Telegraph Operators at
Oyster Bay are Swamped
With Messages Of
Grief.
FROM ALL OVER WORLD
What some Of People In public Eye
Have TO Say Upon Death Of
Colonel Roose,
Welt.
FROM ALL OVER WORLD

lUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Jan. T.
Words of sympathy for Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt and the bereaved
Roosevelt family, and expressions OF
sincere grief at the death of Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt poured into the
house on the hill today from all parts
of the world Four telegraph opera
tors were swamped with the mes
sages. Among them were the follow
ing:
President Wilson-"Pray, accept
my heartfelt sympathy on the death
of your distinguished husband, the
news of which has shocked me very
much"
Ex-President Taft am shocked
to hear the sad news. My heart goes
out to you and yours in this great
sorrow. The country can Ill afford
in this critical period of history to
lose one who has done and could in
the decade have done SO much
for it and humanity. We have lost q
great patriotic American. Ggreat
world figure, the most commanding
personality in our public life since
Lincoln. l mourn his going as per-
sonal loss. Mrs. Taft and tender
you our sincere and deepest sympa-
thy"
Queen Mother Alexandra Of Great
Britain-I am indeed grieved to hear
of the death of your distinguished
husband for whom had the highest
and greatest regard. Please accept
my deepest sympathy in the irrepar-
able loss you have suffered"
Secretary Danieis-"My wife joins
me in sincere sympathy in the death
of your distinguished husband.
Judge Cannon-"You have my SYM
pathy in your great bereavement"
From King George.
OYSTER BAY. N. Y. Jan. IA ca
BILE expressing sympathy with Mrs.
Roosevelt In her Bereavement and pay
ing high tribute to the late Colonel
was received late today
from King George.
It follows:
THE queen and have heard with
profound feelings Of deep regret of the
death of your distinguished husband
and we offer our most sincere sympa-
thy for your irreparable loss. We had
a great personal regard for him and
we always enjoyed meeting him. He
will be missed by many friends in
this country to whom he endeared him.
self by his attractive character and
many talents. -.
"GEORGAI, r. II
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-07
Complete Anarchy Reigns in Berlin Where
Thousands Fight in Streets to Gain Mas
terry Of Once Great Empire
NOMEN TAKE PART ON BOTH SIDES
Iattle Of Machine Gums Throughout City, With
Barricades Erected at Many Of Public
Buildings and Banks.

possibly be an element OF danger il
Wilhelm's presence in Holland, S,
close to Germany. He declared how
ever, that a return to the monarch,
lis an .'unthinkable proposition
The former ambassador to tht
United States, while laboring daily a
preparation of peace data for the use
of the German delegation, apparentl,
has no desire to attend the confer
ence. In fact he intimated he wa:
gratified that Chancellor Ebert ha6
vetoed such a proposition.
Among those who have been men
toned as possible members of tht
German delegation are:
Brockdorff- -Rantzau, Kautsky, Bern
stein, Solf, Dernberg, HeigecM. Rat
henau, Walther, Rodern. WernNts
and Ezberger.
Women Take Part.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 7.-Womer
supporters of both factions are par
ticipating In the street fighting in
Berlin, according to Berlin dispatch
filed last night and received by the
Politiken today.
Thousands of workingmen are en-
gagged in the conflict, which has as
sumed the proportions Of civil@ war
The fighting was preceded by coun.
ter demonstrations in which a great
proportion of the population joined
The rival elements bore placards
with the legends down with the gov.
ernment" and down with the Spar
tacus."
The Spartacusians then massed in
-.
den. Shots were fired and the fight
ing began. The Spartacusians seized
all telegraph offices. Shops are said
to be closed and business at stand
still.
Ludendorff on Farm.
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 7.-General
Ludendorff, former chief OF the Ger
man armies, is living life Of re-
cluse on a farm near Hesleholm,
under the .sne of Ernst Linstroem,
it was officially announced today. He
refuses to see visitors and takes long
tramps through the forests daily.
Polish Coup d'etat.
WARSAW. Jan. 6.-The Polish gov
ernment today was IN control of
Prince Sapicha who acted as stage
manager for cAp d'etat yesterday
morning which had for its object the
of coalition ministry.
Ignace Jan Paderewskf who has
been proposed as president Of the
Polish republic left the city Sunday
evening. Efforts are being made to
induce him to accept the coalition.
Under direction of Sapicha all state
buildings were occupied during the