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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. February 9. - (SpeciaL) Chief Gardiner and members of the police force have made several arrests during the last day or so of persons ac- cused of violating the prohibition and anti-gaming laws
 Cristo Robinson, former deputy sheriff of this county, who was convicted Tues day of violating the prohibition law and who took an appeal of his case, has with drawn the appeal. pad the costs and accepted & sentence of three months at hard labor, which was reduced from six months.
 The case of Mayor w. T. Bennett of Gurley, who has been indicted for sec- ond degree murder for killing Jonas Crabb and badly wounding brother when they resisted arrest, has been passed to the May term of circuit court on motion of the defendant.
 The electric lighting service in Hunts vile was seriously crippled yesterday by one of the severest wind storms of the season. Several circuits were put out of commission by poles being blown down and parts of the city were in darkness throughout the night.
 Two cars or taSt 1relSnt gong west on the Southern railway went into a ditch late yesterday afternoon near Chase, and a considerable part of the track was torn up. Traffic on the divis- ion was tied up several hours.
 The University of Alabama Glee club paid it's annual visit to Huntsville Wednesday night, giving performance
 in the High school, after which a dance was given the visiting boys at the Elks' building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
FRANCE CONSENTS
 ID APPOINTMENT
 NEW AMBASSADOR
oFreign Minister Pichon Re grets Departure of Sharp, But Glad to Welcome
 Wallace
By Associated Prsss

Paris. February 22.-The French govern ment hastens to give it's consent to the appointment of Hugh c. Wallace as American ambassador to succeed William Graves Sharp, according to the announce ment of stephen Pichon, minister Of foreign affairs.
 NJ Pichon, :n behalf of the French gov ernment, has sent MT. Sharp the follow ing letter dated February 21;
 MT. Ambassador: You have been kin5 enough, under date of February 20, and from your government, to express the de- sire to obtain the consent of the govern ment of the republic for the appointment of MT. Hugh C. Wallace, selected to be your successor to the embassy of the United States at Paris.
 ..The government of the republic learns with great regret the official announce ment of your departure, It cannot for get the tragic circumstances during which your excellency assumed his diplomatic functions in France, and still less the distinction with which your exceiiencs has fulfilled them.
 '.Throughout these four years of war,
  giving France her invaluable moral sup port and the powerful help of her friend iy assistance came to take her place by the side of France and fight Wlth heroism for the same cause. the French government has deeply appreciated the tact and competency, the sympathy ana spirit of the interallied understanding. of which your excellency has given innum : erable proofs. The republic will retain ever grateful remembrance and l am happy to be the official interpreter for expressing these sentiments to you.
 'sThe parsonage selected by your gov ernment to be at the head of its em- bassy in France will be received with all the attention and friendship when a representative of the United states can always be assured of finding III the country of Lafayette. The Frencn government hastens to give it's consent tc the appointment of Hugh c. Wallace whose eminent qualities you have peer kind enough to make known to me.
 "Pray accept, MT. Ambassador, the as s,,rance of my highest consideration and of my warmest friendly sentiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
Lowell Centenary
 Celebration Closes
By Associated Press

New York, February z.-The James Russell Lowell centenary celebration, held under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, closed to- day with literary exercises attended by about 600 members and guests of the academy, including representatives of England, Canada and Australia. as well as the United States.
 William Miligan, Sloane, chancellor of the academy, presided and suggested the ''sense of the meeting in his opening ad- dress, when he said:
 "The common adventure of English speaking men the world around has re- vealed us to ourselves. We are now and henceforth one in action as we have all ways been in common liberty expressed in common institutions and a common speech A moment like that in which we are living marks the consummation of our hearts desire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
TAMBOURINES TO BE ABANDONED BY THE
 SALVATION ARMY
By Associated Press

New York, February 2.-Tambour1nes and free-will offering boxes which TOT more than s years have been used by the Salvation Army in gathering funds are to be abandoned, according to statement issued here today by Com mander Evangeline Booth in announcing plans for 2 "drive" for s1OOoO,O0O next May.
 Endorsed by millions of new friends and adherents because of its successfut -.selief work in France" the statement @4,id, .'the old time methods of soliciting aims would be unwarranted waste or time and an imposition on the public.
 In future it was decided by the army's executive council there will be one gen. eral effort to collect necessary funds, thus giving nearly 2500O0 Salvationists, : including officers and relief workers an opportunity ito concentrate on works of mercy upon a greatly increased scale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
Essen Strike to End nu As,a~i~Aai Rpsas

Amsterdam, February 22.-The soldiers and workers council at Essen. in the Ruhr industrial region, has decided to stop the general strike. This action was taken today, according to a report from Essen, after an agreement had been reached at a conference in Munster be- tween the commander of the government troops and representatives of the coun- Gil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
HARTSELLE

Hartselle, February 22.-(Special. Rev. Clay l. Hudson of Cullman con ducted the funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs. s. l.. Sherrill at Ii o'clock Saturday morning at the residence of R. l.. Sherrill, the funeral being private, only the family and feH.friends at tending. The pallbearers were: S. E. Gibson, Arthur Stephenson, A. E. Jack son, I. V. Griffin, J. L. Houston and J B. Orr. Mrs. Sherrill died Monday morning while en route home from Tuc- son, Ariz., whither she had gone two years ago in search of health.
 She is survived by her husband. S. L. sherrill. two daughters. Misses Grace and Claire Sherrill, and one sAn, Bruce Sherrill, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. T. P. Ledbetter, New Or leans; Mrs. A. A. Howard, Florence Mrs. W. B. Sudduth, Arnoldville, Ga. AL c. Elgin, Key West, Fla, and Luther Elgin, Florence. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
ROANOKE

Roa noke, February 2.-(SpeciaD-A well attended meeting of representative farm CTS, both white and colored, was held in Roanoke Friday afternoon to discuss the cotton situation. R. l.. Quinn, of the state department of agriculture and in- dustries, was the principal speaker. He was followed by H. l.. Alsobrook, agricul- tural agent for the A. B. & A. railroad, and local speakers. A reduction in cot ton acreage and the raising of food and feed crops, live stock, etc, was urged as the salvation of the south. At the close of the meeting vote was taken indors- ing this plan, and the expression was practically unanimous.
 Rev. Henry M. Hurst has returned to Scottsboro, having been called here by the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. N. F. Hurst. His brother, P. A. Hurst, who has been seriously ill., is convalescent.
 Much local interest has been aroused by the recommendation of the house com mittee on public buildings that s50o0 be appropriated for the purchase of site in Roanoke for the erection of a postoffice building. The office at this place went into the second class on July 1, last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
Princeton President Decorated
by Assselatsd Prsss

Princeton, N. J., February 22.-President John Gribben of Princeton university was today decorated by the French govern ment with the cross of the Legion of Honor. The decoration was presented in the name of France by Capt. Paul De Fourmestraux, an instructor at the university, during the military training here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
PRESBYTERIAN

First Cumb erland Presbyterian, Nor
 wood-Rev. A. D. Rudolph, pastor; Sun day school at 9:30 a. m.; F. F. Ballard, superintendent; preaching at Il 8. m.; sermon subject, "The Christians Strength; Christian Endeavor at GAS D. m.; scripture lesson, Matt. 2S:16-20; deacon's meeting Monday at 500 D. m. at 2S25 Twelfth avenue. north; prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 D. m; topic, "The Sin of the World" preaching in
 East Lake Cumberland Presbyterian church t7:30 p. m.
 Independent Presbyterian-Henry M. Edmonds pastor; morning services at Temple Emanu-El. Highland avenue and Twenty first street. south; Sunday school with classes for all at 9:30; pub | lie worship with sermon by the pastor at II o'clock evening service at 7:S0 at Lyric theatre; talk by the pastor First Presbyterian Church-Corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street; Rev. Dr. John A. MacSporran, minister; morning service at II o'clock; sermon subject, "Exiles and Emi grants;" evening service at 7:30 o'clock preceded by an organ recital by Mrs. Edna Gocke1-Gussen beginning at 715 | D. m.; sermon subject. The Arabian I Nights-The Value of Hope and Imag- ! nation" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.; ! mems class at 9:3O a. m; pr. J. H. Phil | lips, teacher.
 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian-Rev J. M. Broadly. pastor; Sunday school at | 9:3O a. m.; c. E. Massey, superintendent; | morning worship at II o'clock; sermon subject, '"The Programme and the Pow CT of the Church in the New Era" Eighty-third Street Presbyterian
 The Rev. R. P. Taylor, pastor: services
 Sunday at II o'clock and 730 o'clock; topic for the Il o'clock service, 'The
 New Era Movement"
 EPISCOPAL
 Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and | Twentieth street, north. M S.. Barn. ! well, rector Services: Sexagesima Sun day, Holy Communion, 7:S0 a. m.; Sun day school. 9:3O a. m. Morning prayer sermon. Il o'clock
 | St. Andrews Church-Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south. Rev. Joseph T. Ware rector. Sunday services. 7:SO a.
 m.; Il A. ,m.. and 7:So p. m. Sermon sub I jects: morning, "The Survival of the
 Fittest;;" evening, "The Fool Hath Said | in His Heart, There is No God" Church
 school s:a0 a. m.
 Grace Church, Woodlawn-Rev. c.
 Henckell, rector. Sexagesima Sunday.
 Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. There will
 be no morning service. the congregation with that of Christ church. Avondale, iuniting with St. Mary's at Il a. m. in | memorial service for the members 'of
 those churches who died for their coun- | try Evening service at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday at 7:45 p. m. the Litany will | be said sS fE4 essa|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
ALTRURIAN

Altrurian Church, pr. l.. A. Fealy, Bishop--Services II a. m. at the church. 411-12 Farley building; sub ject "Sancitify Them Through Thy Truth; Thy Word Is Truth" Lecture every Thursday, II a. m., on "Practi- cal Christianity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
Realty Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Joseph w. Keener and wife to J. J. Walters and wife, lots 1 and ?, Wood< lawn, for $1175.
 Charles w. and Lucy Vuncannon to John B. Reid, Jr., lot 4, block g. for $32OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

the morning service with view of call ing a pastor, as this church has been without pastor since the Rev. w. P.
 Cline, Jr., left for camp pastor work All Lutherans are especially urged to be present Zion Lutheran-Corner Avenue and Nineteenth street. Rev. H. Reuter-, pas tor. Services at p. m.; sermon subject, Sin" No morning services. Sunday school at sa. m Meeting of voting mem- bers after service. The Zion Lutheran league will meet at the Sunday school hall Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
UNITARIAN

First Unitarian, Dr. Thomas P. Byrnes, Minister-Sunday services at II a. m; Sunday school at 9:3o. Ser mon subject. "A Natural Born Chris tian." All services in Cable hall, fourth floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23

An English woman has invented q fireless cooker which is supplied with all the heat that it needs by an ordi- nary incandescent electric lamp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
I.JITHERAN

Christ English Lutheran Church Twenty third street and Seventh avenue. north. Rev. Albert Massey, A. B.. B. D.. l of Tulsa Okla. will preach at the Il | O clock service aSexagesima Sunday. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. There will
 be . congregational meeting following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
CHRISTIAN

First Christian. Corner Fifth Ave- nue and Twenty-first Street-Sunday morning at II o'clock Dr. Simpsons subject will be ''The Highwayman;" Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock he will deliver the second of his series of ser mons on the "Home"--"The New Home and the old Faith" Sunday school at 9.16 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
aCHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist. South Twenty first street and Eleventh avenue; Leicester LeMont Jackson first reader; services Sunday at 1 a. m. and D. m. subject, "Mind;" Sunday school at 9:3O; testimonial meeting Wednes- day at 8, D .m. reading rooms, ill American Trust building, open week days from 10 a. m. to 6 p. n., except Thursdays from 10 a. m. to p. m. Second Church of Christ, Scientist. 1918 Second avenue; Sunday service il a. m. subject Mind" Sunday school at 9:30 a, m.; Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 D. m. reading rooms and free loan library, 17O1 Jefferson Coun- ty Bank building; open daily from 10 a. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23

Calvary Baptist, Rev. L. T. Reeves, Pastor-Morning service II o'clock, sermon subject, "How We Ought to Live" The welcome to pastor. the service which was held in this church last Sunday will be continued at 7:30 p. m. at the Fountain Heights Method ist church Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 D. m., subject. Our Fathers Business" Sunday school 930 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23

Since 1891 the state of South Anstra- lia has erected 2O,14S miles of vernin fences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
CHURCH OF CHRIST

West End, Charles Street-Bible study at 10 o'clock; regular worship and preaching by c. M. Pullias at II a. m. and 7 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23
BAPTIST

Southside Baptist, Corner Eleventh Avenue and Nineteenth Street, South Rev. J. F. Dil,ard, Pastor-Sermon: II a. m, "The Desire of All Nations;' 7:30 D. m., 'The Religion of the Average Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23

Woodlawn, Sixtieth Street, Between East Lake and Tidewater Car Lines Bible study at 10 o'clock: regular wor- ship and preaching by John T. Lewis at II a. m. and p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-23

Pratt City--Regular worship and preaching by John T. Lewis at 3 D. m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
Transport Washington
Ordered to Report
Immediately at French Port

Paris. April BY the Associated
7ress}.-Prealdent Wilson s orders that
the United States transport George
Washington proceed immediately 10 a
French port Ia q aroused much COM
rnent here and are even CONSTRUED by
some officials as preliminary 70 d DE-
terrnined rnore 20 force an agreement
AZ an early date by the peace confer
ence.
The summonlnE of the George Wash
inEton will place the President III such a
position. il is pointed ont, that he can
not he embarrassed nv having 70 wait
for the transpor- should the time come
when he might wish. owing to failure
OF the peace delegates TO agree or I'M
warranted defa.- in finding settlement
81 the peace question. to withdraw from
the ciiscuEsiuns
The beef 8 common that President
Wilson will mot hesitate to take definite
action II deadlock is ACTUALLY reached
II. however the Council of -Four SUE
ceedfd IN reaching an adjustment and
the presence of President Wilson snr a
longer time is deemed advisable. the
George Washington would be available
for the transnurf n troops TO the home
land and would then be ready 10 return
at later date for the presidential
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
Bella KUN KILLED
And Hungarian Govt
Overthrow
According 70 Runners in Official
Cirrses-aeports Do Nn1 Say
Whether Revolution Was Organ
ized by Socialists or Bourgeois
Parties

Vienna. April 1.-{Eavas).-The Hun
garian communist government II Buua-
pest mas been overchrown, according 10
rumors n official circles the newspa-
psrs say Bella Kun the foreign minis
lsr. Is reported 70 have been assassi-
nRIeG.
The reports do not say whether the
organized by the Socialists or the Bour-
Eeois parties.
The Communists government III BUD
apest was Still in Office SaLuruay. On
that uay Seia Kun tod u correspon-
dent Of the Associated Press that a
proposition had neeA MADE 10 Genera
SHUTS. chlet Allied representative in
Budapest, that representatives Of the
various states Of the old AUSTRIAN en-
pIre and EumanIa mold conference 20
discuss boundary ana economic que-s-
tiuns
IiereEt Imports have indicated that the
ommunist government was not meet
ioc STRONG Opposition.
Bella X un VIZ formerly private scr
re1sry 30 Premier L.eninp of the Rus
sian Soviet government and mas been
looked upon as he real ieaue- of the
Communist government in p uugary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
Five Per Cent. Interest
On One 7 ear Bonds Not
To Be Confused with Loan

Washington. april THE per
cent. interest rate horne by the War
Finance Curporations new one-year
bonds. approved by the lreasuiT- Is
not 70 ne taken is an index of the
r;.te on Victory Liberty loan notes,
ii wa stuffed authnrItar.velr Today.
The 1re&sury believes IL was eX-
piaIned. that securities. which are
moi direc. oniigatlons Of me govern
-ueul, lnust heHr from one half 20
three quarters per cent. higher inter
es1 Than The government notes or
bonds and Thai consequently there
can be slight relationship between
IN. rates 81 me War Finance Cor
upratlur bonds ana Of me victory
notes.
Suggestions Inst The Victory ~
sues should bear IL least j per cent.
are reaching the treasury PERSIST
emily from banking ana other COM
mercial interests but apparently the
proposals are not looked On favor
ably. Bates Of y ~ even IA as
carried ny the past two Issues Of
bondh. hive been discussed Dx treas
ury officials much more than thc
higher rate. Secretarv Glass is
known 10 believe that per cent. is
entirely too hIEh for government
NOES partially TAX exempt.
The rate ana other terms of The
loan will We determined within the
next week oi two and announced on
Is q few days before April u when
the selling campaign opens.
Printing of The notes has been
started Ivy the Bureau Of Engraving
and thousands are being turned out
daily, TO he completed when terms
are decided upon. The notes as par
TALLY finished bear interest coupons
and IN most other respects resemble
Liberty honds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
DOCUMENTS FORGEKIES
THINKS EXPERT AT
CHAMRERL ANS TRIAL

London, April 7-Wilford M. Webb.
a handwriting expert of the British
War Office, tesr1tying today Al the
cou;rma-tial of Capt. T. Z. Cham
bertain. g: rssed the bethel that the
documents offered by Chamberlain
20 corronorate his claims Of aerial
exploits were forgerles. Ee did not
charge however. that the torgeries
were committed by Chamberlain. but
pointed out what he believed 70 be
the similarity between the handwrit-
ing uf the accused American officer
and that Of the signatures purportinE
to be those Of officers writing 10 SUBJ
stautiaIe Chamberlain story.
Mr. Webb said that the same char
ac,eristics of mlsspeIling Simple
words appeared IN reports supposed
70 be written by four different Off
Gers. The name Chamberlain. he
testified, was consistently mis-
spelled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
Strike Conditions Better
In Barcelona and Valencia

Washington. Apr.l --Advices II
the state Department TO-DAY from
Alaurid state thai strike conditions IL
Barcelona ana Valencia have great
" improved n the last two DAYS and
The situation throughout SPAN has
quietcd down.
II las bean definitely established
according To these advices. that Ger
niLn propaEanuiSts and Syndicaiists
were active III connection with the
strikes N both critics. Twenty-Five
Germans have been arrested III Bar
ceiuna.
The military authorities are report :
ed IL full control at Barcelona and
orue. mas been restored resulting in
Z resumption OF various lines Of WORK
and the re-UpenIng Of the cafes. thea.
tres and similar non industrial in
stitutipns. Conditions al Valencia
are described rs apparently normal
and soldiers are no longer stationed
in the streets. few of the more
radical workers are still out al
Valencia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
CHINA

WEST-Staniev Hill schDai opec-
ed March "a with Miss Edwina Col
ley as teacher.
Charles Perkins went 70 Boston
Friday, March IS, 70 meet his wife.
who was on her way from ner home
IN Kentucky % meet her husband IN
thA1 city. Through some nisundec-
standing they failed 10 meet and
Mrs Perkins arrived in Watervitla
Saturday morning and Mr.. Perkins
Sunday morning.
Quite large company from this
vicinity attended an ail-day Grange
meeting IT East yassafhoro Tuestlay.
April !. The First and Second de-
grees were worked ON candidates A
large attendance wae out.
Mrs Mary Burgess Is suffering
with an Infected eve.
SOUTH-A fine delegation Of our vii
lage residents gathered at the chapel
Friday evening. April 4 70 give d fare
we'll -ecentir = 10 the longtime upe.-
aturs Of China telephone line. M and
MrR ". r. Halves. who are soon 10
leave us, Mr. Hawes TO have posi-
ton with the Farmers Union al Water
vile. Abouf - lsepple, representing the
subscribers from the various ltnss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
Missing Y. NJ. c. A.
Workers Located
Taken to Moscow

Archangei. sunday, April G.-tSy the
-.ssociated Press. M. Y Arnoids OF
-.unuor. Ohm. and BRYANT R RyaIl OF
Bloomfield. \. j., 7 NJ C. A workers
VINO nave been missing for several days.
-Eu -nree American soldiers captured
NJ -he 3uIsneviEi on the Boishie Ozerki
-ec,o- are being taken 10 Moscow az
-oraiIs 70 information received IN
--~Hh&nsel today from Obozerisayz
ne re apparently being well lreatea.
90 Father Roach, chaplain wit.
af British forces. VINO WAS captured
Heat 8oisnie Ozeri.i on March u. WIS
leased by The Rolsheviki yesterda .
-.aaf lis way through the American
-he1 % ms Nuiogda front. The chap
Ill brought u letter from Ryall thu.
' arnold and the aoluiers were bein z
eAc' MOSCOW. The soldiers are Ser
@ea!. -iieun ". LeiizeIl ot Mifiinpurs.
t.. -Jec lanic Jens G. Laursen of Mar
.e'; Mich. ana Private freeman 10
x RI. Detrolt, Mich
a 4uvices brought by Father RuacN
fas he -.-at dIrect wore regarding the
~-s-i y any Americans captured ny
100 .1o!sheviki. The American ReI
-"sS .. ArcnanEei IS endeavo-:ng 70
'.,~.i. Information regarding The prs
c,s,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-08
To Guard Against
Dangers Incident to
Victory Fire Celebration

New Yor April dangers of
The Victory Fire ceiebrations which
arr ~ ne held all over The United
Siutes by 3bG 600 Boy Scouts Of Am
erica OF the occasion Of the signing
ut he Peace Treaty have been called
20 the attention N the organization
and are to be mInirnlzed by the boys
adopting all possible safeguards" ac-
cording to plans suggested by The
National Board Of Fire Underwriters
and announced by The board here to-
day.
-Four rules promulgated by the IN
derwriters and which the boys are
pledged to observe. provide that no
Victory Fires shall be permitted
without The supervision of III adult,
that they shall not be lighted if there
is much wind. that pals Of water and
shovels shall be handy 70 e1-tinguisl
them and that no fires shall be al
lowed to Emoulder whe-- the celebra-
ton is over.