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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
Legal Aspects of Christ's
 Trial and CrucifIction

Religious circles in Greater Birming- ham continued to buzz with talk yes terday over an unheralded innovation and unusual departure in studying the blole lesson, sprung by a young law yer before the mems victory class in sunday school at the First Baptist church.
 Not that there was anything sensa- tlonaL but members of the class of more than a score last night admitted they sat up and took notice" when George Lewis Bailes. assistant city at torney took up the subject last sun day. The Trial and Crucifixion of Christ" and treated it purely from a legal standpoint with all that techni- cal verbiage and professional phrases incident to a present day trial. where the charge involves mans life.
 Attorney Bailes attacked the trial of Jesus Christ as Illegal, declaring it a case of lynch law and mob violence.
 This the class willingly admitted, but the members were not prepared for the skilled and professional manner in which the lawyer summed up for the defense.
 Consideration of the fact that Jesus was God man, that he was the Christ. cannot be taken into account Attor- ney Bailes told the class in open forum
 We must necessarily view this trag- edy from the viewpoint of the Jews of that time, who did not believe they were prosecuting their Messiah. The human mind is so overwhelmed by the unutter- able sadness of it all, this tragedy is rarely thought of as having a legal point of view. Indignation and horror lead us to think of it only as the re- suit of lynch law and mob violence Yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
GATHERING DATA
 ON AGRICULTURE
of Curtis Publishing Company Studying Conditions in
 South for Series of Articles

Two representatives of the Curtis Pub fishing company of Philadelphia. pub fishers of the Country Gentleman and other periodicals. were in Birmingham yesterday conferring with members of the agriculture committee of the Cham Der of Commerce.
 They are making a tour of the south, studying agricultural conditions and ar ranging for an exhaustive treatment of the subject in the Country Gentlemen.
 The two representatives here were A. J. Hon, manager of superintendents. and R. F. L Flanders, manager of the sales department of the Curtis Publishing com pany.
 They came to Birmingham primarily to see the chart prepared by the agriculture committee, which has been widely adver- tised io farm journals, and which is be- ing copied by other organizations throughout the country.
 Mir Holl and MT. Flanders left last night for Memphis to further pursue their southern farm research and study,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FROM CHURCH TODAY
Rev. T. R. McCarty, Real Estate Man and Former Pastor, Died Here
 Yesterday

Funeral services will be conducted from the Highlands Methodist church at 10 O clock this morning for Rev. T. R. Mo Carty, vice president of the McCarty Re- atty company, who died early yesterday ia local infirmary after an illness of several weeks. Iuterment will be at the Elmwood cemetery.
 MT. McCarty was a prominent figure in the real estate field and among the influential business men of the city. He was a son of the late pr. w. A. Mo-
 Carty, who, for more than half a cen-
 pastors of Alabama.
 The son studied for and entered the
 ministry of the Methodist church, and
 for a number of years was a member os
 the north Alabama conference, later being transferred to the north Georgia confer ence. From Georgia he was transferred to the Alabama conference, where he re-
 mained until about 15 years ago, when he came to Greater Birmingham and has been closely identified with the busi- ness and religious interests of the me- tropo1is.
 MT. McCarty leaves wife, Mrs Emma H. McCarty; a brother, E. F. McCarty, of Quitman, Ga. and one sister, Mrs,
 L. H. Carre, of Anniston, Ala.
 The active pallbearers. who will all be ministers, are: R. Echols, R. |. Wal strom, J. w. Johnson, J. F. Morris, J. D. Simpson, J. W. Norton. Honorary: Jay Smith, W. R. Raw son. H. R. Howze, S. L. Barnett, P. Barnett, Claude Estss. W. o. Holt and Adam Myatt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
INTEREST
 IN CAR MOVEMENTS
Coal Operators Fear De- mand Elsewhere May De
 crease Supply Here

Now that the coal strike has been finally and definitely settled for the present at least. and practically all of the striking miners are back at work, coal operators in the Birmingham dis trict are watching railroad car move sments with the keenest interest. It is feared by many of them that there will not be sufficient cars available when the mines are running on full time to haul the entire output.
 During the summer when production was no greater than it is now, there was ear shortage that caused de- creased output at many of the mines.
 Production during the last two or three weeks fell but little below nor mai, but there had been an accumula ton of cars that made it possible to move promptly every ton of coal mined. With the mines in other southern states that were closed down during the strike now operating again, there will not be so many cars available for this dis trict.
 It is stated that every car that it is possible to get into the coal regions is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

; Jesus was tried in a court of law and received the sentence of death for an alleged violation of the law"
 The assistant city attorney at tackled the legality of the arrest.
 Tt was not at the instance of any formal accusation" he declared "but was the result of a conspiracy of mem bers of the Sahhedrim. the great trib- unal before whom He was to be tried
 "The indictment charged Him with 'blasphemy.' and constituted defined criminal offense. and was, therefore one upon which person could be le- gally convicted.
 There was no plea by the defense He answered neither guilty nor not guilty. The trial was before the most imposing judicial tribual which ever sat to administer justice. The court did have Jurisdiction in the case at bar"
 Attorney BaiIes then took up the rules of evidence. weighed the testi- anony and termed it as neither the first nor the last judicial murder on record"
 Jesus was in no sense tried before Pilate." Attorney Bailes said, "Pilate as the Roman governor of the province was an execu we officer only. The government a. Rome had allowed the Jews to maints a their own courts and judicial officers after Judea's captivity and subjugation Being the executive officer. it was Pilates duty to com mute the sentence pronounced by the court. execute it, or pardon the accused. But Pilate sought to pass the buck to Herod, the sub-governor from Cali lee who like Jesus. was in Jerusalem at the time to attend the feast of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
PROMISE MUCH FUN
 FOR THE ROTARIANS
No Programme Announced. But g Lively Time Assured at Meeting
 Today

The meeting of the Rotary club this afternoon at 1 o'clock promises to be full of pep and fun and no stated pro- gramme has been arranged for the oc- casion, according to Secretary Clarence Lloyd.
 Thornton Estes. vice chairman for the Eighth district conference, will make a short talk explaining the plan of the local club to stage model Ro- tary luncheon during the conference in Tampa on March IT, IS and 19 The Birmingham club is the only one in international Rotary which has ever held 100 per cent attendance meet ing.
 There will be a number of stunts that will be sure to please and some of the best joke-tellers in Birmingham have been drafted for the occasion. Every Rotarian is urged to get the Christmas spirit and come prepared to have a good time, as there will not be dull moment on the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
YOU CAN'T WORK WELL WITH A COLD Relieve it with pr. Bells
 Pine Tar Honey

{ N1OBODY likes to be around a ! M person suffering from heavy
 cold It exposes them needless ly. You can take care of your job and keep business and social engagements shortly after you begin using pr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. For it is prompt in helping Nature expel phlegm, aIlay inflammation, ease breathing, and driving away irritating coughs.
 Use it - give it to the kiddies. Don't suffer minute longer than you have to. The ingredients used in Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey are highly beneficial in promoting the relief cold-sufferers seek. Safe and economical.
 At all druggists. BOG. 60c., $f.20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

being moved there in anticipation of larger production, and railroad off cials are watching car movement close ly to see that there is no unnecessary delay either at the mines orselsewhere on their roads.
 Union officials are claiming that large number of union miners who went out on the strike on November l are being turned down by their former em- ployers when they apply for their old jobs. The names of all who report such rejections to union headquarters are being forwarded to the department of justice at Washington
 The operators state that only few of the strikers have been refused their old jobs, and these are turned down because their places were filled by other men during the strike, or on the ground that they are agitators and Trouble makers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

Angesia, Rose, Eight Ave. Alabama Market and Produce Co.,, 2115 Ed
 Ave.
 Alexander Bros, 3532 9th Ave. Burris Grocery Co.,, 59o3 2d Ave-, s. Brown Grocery Co.,, 55th St. and lst Ave. Birmingham Market, 2107 2d Ave. Bitz, C. M., SOP 2d Ave. M Birming gham Fish Co.,, 2125 2d Ave. Colvin & Frost, PA Spring St. Cory & Faulkner, 21O Spring St. Dergis, C., 35th Ave, N. Dickenson, J. G., 124 Spring St. Fairies Bros, BIO s. 18th St. FerIice, F., 2225 5th Ave. Fifth Avenue Grocery Co, 22d St. and 5th
 Ave-
 George, N., 27th St. and Ave. F. Caglino, Tony, 438 Sd Ave. Greenwood Grocery Co.,, 2301 5th Ave. Hill Grncerx Sfores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
FAIR PRICE BOARD TO INVESTIGATE CHARGE
 OF PROFITEERING

The fair price board will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the federal building for the purpose of in- vestigating the alleged charges that various hotels, restaurants and soda fountains are profiteering in coffee tea. milk. chocolate and cocoa.
 It is stated that the price of these drinks has recently advanced the three former t9 10 cents which the board feels is an exorbitant price. Chairman Frank Spain urges all members to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
RELIEVES COLD
 AFTER FIRST DOSE
Cheney's Expectorant Also Ad- vised for Group, Whooping Cough-Clears Your Head and Throat.

Relief comes at once when you take Che ney's Expectorant, It soothes the lining of the throat. stops that tickling sensation and a Iew more doses breaks up the worst kind of a cold. Cheney's Expeetorant has been the standard remedy for years for eroup and whooping cough. Nothing else gives such prompt relief and comfort. Don't con- tinue to wheeze and continue with stuffed up nose or head when Cheney's Expectorant will SO easily cure you It will stop head aches from colds, feverishnes sneezing. sore ness and stiffness.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
Foley Kidney Pills

help the kidneys eliminate from the system the poisonous waste and acids that cause these aches and pains. They act promptly and effectively to restore weak, overworked or diseased kidneys and bladder to healthy, normal con dieion.
 JE Simmons, 400 E. 50th St.. Portland. Ore. writes: T was troubled with bscksche and urinary trouble. tried Foley Kidney Pills and will say that highly recommend them to any ane troubled in that way, as they are excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

present al this meeting and the matter will be thoroughly investigated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

head and both legs were broken above the knee. He was in an unconscious condition when taken to the hospital and had not regained consciousness up to a late hour last night according to the hospital au. thorities. Little hope is held out for his recovery. Major Chairsen was deeply af- fected ever the accident and fingered near the bedside of the young boy for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

Hotel Suppiy (o., oOS lN' loth ot. Hawkins Bros, 10th Ave. and 18th St.. Joseph, R., $50 s. 14th St. Joseph, A., SIS s. 18th St. Jacobson, C., 1921 4th Ave. Kabase, w. E., 6O1 s. z7th St. Madonia, F., Ave. H and 23d St. Malpeli, J. J., 27O1 34th Ave, N. Maugani, Tony, sol 1st Ave. Moley, J., West End. Martin, M., 2911 27th St. McEntire, C. B., 1909 4th Ave. Piggly Wiggly Stores:
 No. 1-2O16 4th Ave.
 No. 2-1912 Sd Ave.
 No. $500 s. goth St.
 No. 4-710 18th St., Ensley
 No. 5-55th St. and 1st Ave. Peerless Market, 1909 4th Ave. Rainbow Market, 2117 3d Ave. Rice, D. C., 5501 1st Ave. Rogers, R. B., 762O 1st Ave. Sanitary Market, 21O5 2d Ave, N. Sanders, w. J., 2S2S1s N. 27th St. Shropshire & Daniel, 1O3O s. 2Oth St. Shorey, L. G., 25OO Ave. F. Stanley, J. J., 1919 4th Ave. Tanners Market, 1921 4th Ave. Vaughn, R. A., APO 2d Ave. Wood & Allender, 1900 Ave. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17

mingham iuhrmary by Major Chairsell, where his wounds were attended to.
 The young boy suffered injuries on the Passover, although the accused called Galilee His home. Herod, of course. had no Jurisdiction in the case. The Jewish law provided death by storing. but Pilate decreed il should be under the Roman regulation-crucifix
 The Victory Bible class was organ ized two weeks ago at the First Baptist churcfh under the leadership of B. c. Cox and open forums are conducted at 9:$0 every Sunday morning. A class of 100 is being formed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
TROY

Troy December 16.-(Special)-An old landmark in Troy, a building re- membered by the oldest citizens, one that has been in Troy since the found- ing of the city is now being torn away to make room for a modern office building with large public auditorium, to be erected by the city. This old frame building has been an eye sore for al long time, but was once the pride of Troy. It is said to have been the first courthouse of Pike county, which was erected at Monticello and after ward moved to Troy when the county site was changed. It has been occupied by stores of negroes for some time The building and lot were sold some time ago to a party of 10 citizens and the building afterward sold to J. F. Wood, who began early Monday morning tear ing the building down. He will use the lumber for other purposes.
 w. B. Folmar & Sons are making an effort to get 10 boys and girls in this county interested in raising Hamp- shire hogs They are anxious to have them exhibit at the State fair in Bir- mingham next fall and carry off some of the splendid prizes offered. Bibb Folmar. Jr. told of boy from Dun canville, Harry James, who bought pig last year for s25 and when he ex hibited it at the fair in the fall secured prize of $40 and two pigs valued at $50. He then had an offer to sell his hog for $75-
 A pageant. "Alabama's Centenary Celebration" will be presented at the State Normal school auditorium Wednesday night by the pupils of the Model school This pageant was writ ten specially for this occasion by Miss Allie Rymer, a member of the faculty, and will be very interesting.
 Next Sunday morning at the Meth odist Sunday school a Christmas tree will be given for the orphans in the Methodist Orphans home in Selma. The children of the school will bring gifts and place on the tree to be sent to the home and collections will be taken from the classes to be sent as a special Christmas offering
 Owens and Boutwell, have sold back to W. D. Patrick the Elba bus line, which they bought from him some time ago MT. Patrick will operate the line on about the same schedule as formerly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
YOUTH SERIOUSLY
 INJURED BY AUTO
Central High School M>. tary Instructors Car Hits
 Terry Huffstutler

, Terry Huffstutler. age years, son oi Mir. and Mrs. J T. Hunstutler of 14o9 -Alois avenue, West End, was run down and seriously injured yesterday afternoon by an automobile in charge of Majoe Chairsell, military instructor at the Cen tral High school
 The accident occurred on the Third avenue road, near Hilltop station on the South Ensley car line. According to wit nesses, several young boys were playlnS football in vacant lot nearby. and the ball was accidentally kicked into the street. Young Hunfstutler. in running after the football, darted in front of the automobile. which was going east at a moderate rate of speed, and was draggel several feet He was taken to the Bir-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11
TOWN PLANS CELEBRATION

Hillsboro, Ohio April 11.-This
town, the home of "Mother" Thomp
son, credited with being the founder
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, is arranging for big ma
tional celebration when America goes
dry ON July 1, Leaders OF various
temperance societies will attend the
celebration.
Those planning the event claim
that Hillsboro is the birthplace OF
the national prohibition movement.
They say that on December "a 1873.
number of women joined forces and
set out to rid the district of its sa-
looms.
The story of how these pioneers,
headed by Mother Thompson, sal
lied forth day after day and, kneeling
before the saloons, prayed and sang
them out of existence" is matter
of history, the celebration managers
say.
Some of the members of Mother"
Thompson's little band are still liv-
ing and will participate in the cele
bration.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11
PEACE AND IT'S BIG MENACE

Savannah News In view OF the
fact that, according to the best news
obtainable, the preliminary peace
treaty may be signed within few
days and as the Russian situation IS
worse than every in every way, from
the standpoint of the allied nations
II is interesting to project specula'
ton into the immediate future. Inc
London Mail two days ago had news
that the Russian feet had been Or
dered to sea ito fight the allies" 1t
seems unbelievable that there should
be the immediate prospect OF fighting
as the peace treaty is about to be
signed. And yet it could easily be
possible that however unpleasant the
task another season of decided mill
tary activity might be necessary To
make peace real. 1T must needs be
that offenses come, but woe to that
man by whom they come" is a
scriptural statement of philosophy
which might fit the case. It might be
the best thing for the world and for
peace for such definite move that
the allied nations could take action
/, to utterly wipe out the Russian Dol
shevistic menace, now and for all
time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11
w avelets
FrOm
The Lbes o
T.. G e e n
WILLY'S STORIES-No. 2

Once upon a time there was lit
tie girl and boy sat down to break
fast with their mamma and pappa
and the little boys name was Maxey
and the girls name was Minnie. Now
Minnie ate her oatmeal slowly and
used no force while Maxey gobbled
his food and drank his postum with
out any reason at all. Their parents
were neglectful so they didn't care
whether their children ate fast or
food. Well, one day Minnie became
an elderly woman and as she had
lived careful life, she was in per-
feet health, but Maxey was cor
pulent, grunting, signing person and
q bore to all around him. Moral;
Don't be hoggish, be satisfied with
the Minnymum, for the Maxeymum
will cause trouble, worry and dis
content always.--Willy
Teacher: A"what bird is always
stealing"
Johnny: Robin" II
A little red buggy's nice thing to
drive in, IA
A sweet little girl at your size
But when you->sit in the woods, it's
sure understood, VI
You'll find the red buggies far and
wide.
Flies never study arithmetic yet
they multiply rapidly.
80
They say in this life it's the little
things that count and believe me |
know flea that has my number.
There is more than three feet in
the D0neyaru.
A small quantity of dentists food is
very filling.
Strange you don't have to use oars
to make row of beans.
ss$
Bashful lad, feeling bad,
First long pants he'd ever had.
At dance, tried to prancc;
Folks did look at him askance;
Did dip, heard a rip,
Knew that he had lost his grip.
Felt a breeze, started to sEeeze
Knew that 1t was time to leave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11

day, woman who earned her living
taking in washing, gave her check for
$50. The check was received, along
with many others, by Mr.. Sunday.
but he did not know the giver and
there was nothing to indicate that
the woman who signed that check
was poor, Mr.. Sunday was deposit
ing the collection in bank the next
day, the receiving teller told Mr.. Sum
day about the washwoman, how she
had mortgage of $500 OH her
house and could not afford to give
that much money to anybody. Mr..
Sunday asked the banker to send for
the woman and finally she was
brought to the bank.
What did you mean by giving me
$50 when you had mortgage on
your houses" demanded the evangel-
list of the woman. "You knew you
could not afford to give me that much
money. Why did you do it?'
II had been to your meetings and
had been so much benefited and you
had done so much good i wanted tc
help lot and I gave the $50 and
knew that the Lord would take care
of the mortgage" said the woman.
well, he has," said Mr. Sunday
He then drew a check for $4,000
handed it to the president of the bank
who then released a mortgage tina,
the bank held on the woman's home
and the mortgage was destroyed right
there in the bank.
The other story is this Ramshorr
Brown, now living at Sebring, pub.
lished book called "The Life Of Bill
ly Sunday 1t was written by Mr..
Brown on information furnished BY
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11

Mr.. Sunday. 1t was good book,
well bound and full of interest. 1t
had ready sale and Brown expected
to make some money on it. In about
a year another Life of Sunday was
published and for some reason,
though it was not as good as the book
Brown published, it had bigger sale.
The sale of the first book fell off and
Brown was much disappointed, Sun
day heard of this. At Ocean Grove
Sunday preached for several weeks
and then the collection for him was
taken. 1t amounted to $4,000. Sun
day bought house in Ocean Grove
that cost $500 and gave it to Rams
horn Brown. That is the way Sun
day spends the money he makes.
WANTED--A good cook; good wage
paid. Phone 81 for further infor
nation. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11

The Jacksonville Methodist conven-
ton of the states of Florida, Georgia
and Alabama, was held in Jackson
vile Tuesday and Wednesday. April
Sth and 10th was one of the most
successful affairs ever held In that
part of the country.
More than three hundred pastors
and laymen were present from all
parts of the three states included in
the Atlanta area. The convention was
called in the interest of the Method
ist $1O5,0O0,O00 movement for mis-
sions and reconstruction work in Eu
rope.
The speakers at the Jacksonville
convention included some of the most
noted men of the Methodist church.
Several evangelists and missionaries
who are known the nation over were
present among whom were DR.. James
M. Taylor, Dr. w. e. Doughty, and
DR.. W. A. Brown, and many others
c.. S. Ward the financial wizard
was present also He has raised near
ly a billion dollars for patriotic and
benevolent purposes during his ca
reer, having been at the head Of in
Vulnerable drives such as the Red
Cross Y. M. G.. A., Armenian, etc.
and is now serving as director-gen-
eral of the world movement of the
Methodist church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-04-11

We do not agree with those who
claim that Joe Earman wrote the
Governors message. We believe Joe
knows the difference in meaning be-
tween the two words "cynosure" and
"sinecure," while the Governor prob
ably CHANGED to see the first men
toned word on a circus poster and
thought it would look we'll in his
message. regardless of its meaning.
And in other ways the message is de-
cidedly Cattsesque. We have to de-
fend the Governor every once in
awhile, as we are the only friend he
has left in these parts, most of the
others having It in for him because
they were turned down for little DO.
litical jobs they sought at his hands.