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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Harbison-Walker Co. Will Enlarge Its
 Fairfield Plant Soon
Two Thirds More Capacity Will Be Added to Plant by COnstruc-
 ton of New Unit

Extensive improvements to their Fair field plant will be made by the Harbi- son-Walker Refractories company during the coming summer, it has been an nounced. new plant with about two- thirds the capacity of the one now in operation will be built on ground adJa- cent to the present plant.
 At the new addition clay brick and clay products exclusively. will be made The present plant makes clay and sili- con products.
 The Harbson- Walker Refractories com pany is one of the leading concerns Of the kind in the country and the exten- sion of it's manufacturing capacity in this district testifies to It's success here.
 The work of constructing the new addition will begin within short time and be pushed to completion during the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
DOMINICA DIRECTOR
 CENTENARY DRIVE IN THIS DISTRICT
Local Attorney to Direct Campaign for Methodist EndeavOr to Raise S320,-
 900 in District

Frank M. Dominicl, one of the
 prominent young lawyers of the
 city, was yesterday appointed dis
 trict campaign director for the
 Birmingham district by Dr. w. II.
 Beauchamp, director general of the
 Methodist centenary movement at
 Nashville.
 Mir. Domnick is superintendent Of the Sunday school of the First Metho- dist church. and is regarded as one of the foremost church workers in the city. There is much joy in Methodist centenary circles over MT. Dominick's acceptance of the position. He Will at once nominate campaign directors Tor each of the Birmingham churches anu William H. Stockham, campaign di- rector for the North Alabama confer- ence will make the several appolh'- ments. These are the men who will direct the eight-day drive in the loca' churches.
 The Birmingham district is one of the strongest of the Methodist districts in the south and the campaign here is looked upon with great interest throughout the entire denomination. The centenary allotment for the Bir- mingham district is $320,O0O. to be raised in five years. and it IS confl- dently expected by the leaders that the aggregate offerings will so far beyond the allotment.
 Other district campaign directors who have been appointed are as fol- lows: J. w. Roebuck of Oneonta. for the Albertville district; Hugh C. Stokes of Ensley Highlands. for the Bessemer district Dr. J. L. Gunter of Albany, for the Decatur district Judge J. r. Koonce of Florence. for the Florence district; R. o. Noojin of At talla. for the Gadsden district; w. B Nixon of Hackleburg, for the Haley vile district; w. r. Esslinger of Hunts vil1e for the Huntsville district; J. K. Burton of Jasper. for the Jasper dis trict; R. J. Hooton of Roanoke, for the Roanoke district. and George c. Dou- vile of Dadeville, for the Sylacauga district.
 Campaign Director William Fl. Stockham and Secretaries R. M. Archi- bald and Foster K. Gamble spent last Friday and Saturday in Memphis in re- sponse to an urgent call for the final conference preparatory to the big drive which comes off in April. Practi- cally all the conference directors and secretaries of the Methodist church were in attendance and the meeting was of much interest, The BirmnS- ham delegates report great enthu~ siasm as prevailing throughout all tho conferences. and it is believed that far more than the proposed $a5 ,000,000 win be raised by the denomination during the April drive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Presbytery Ind0rses
 Calling of Dr. Bush
New South Highlands Presbyterian Pastor Expected About
 April 1

At a session of the north Alabama )Presbytery held in the First Presbyter- ian church yesterday morning the &C., kion of the South Highlands Presbyterian ian church in calling pr. Benjamin J. SRush of Lexington, Ky, to become it's pastor was indorsed, and notice to that effect ordered communicated to the DEbenezer Presbytery at Lexington. Dr. Bush remained over until last night and made short talk to the mem- bers of the Presbytery who were very favorably impressed with him.
 The Ebenezer Presbytery will probably meet within the next two weeks to release Dr. Bush, It is understood he is mak- inc arrangements to come here about April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Doctor" Gets 10 Years
 for Passing Bad Checks
By Associated Prsss

Baltimore, March 3-"Dr." John Grant Lyman was sentenced to 10 years in the Maryland penitentiary today for pass ing bad checks in connection with the purchase of Liberty Loan bonds here.
 Lyman was released from the fcd- eral penitentiary at Atlanta last July after serving IS months, having been sent there from New York. He came to Baltimore soon afterwards. Accord ing to the police he is under indictment in New York and Bridgeport. Conn, for alleged crooked financial transac- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Post0ffice Receipts
 Show Big Increase

Receipts at the local postoffice for the month of February amounted to $74,06337, which was an increase of s40oO over the same period last year. The total re- ceipts for February. 1s1s were s7o,575S5, and this increase is attributed to the general increase in business in all lines by Assistant Postmaster E. R. Norman The parcel post department is growing steadily as more packages than ever be- fore are being sent throughout the coun- try This branch is doing more business than any other division of the postof- flee and Is the barometer of business conditions, according to MT. Norman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Damage Suits Filed

The following suits were filed yester- day:
 J. T. Pennington vs. South Pratt Coal company $e0Oo0 damages for alieged breach of contract, Jerry Darby vs. Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Tower comnanv. s1OOOO damages for alleged per sonal injuries received December l9, 1918. while in the employ of the com many. Mrs. Zula Harper vs. Mrs. Lola McCreary. 5000 heart balm for alleged alienation of her husbands affections. James Hill vs. Buckeye Cotton Oil com pany. 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries received by his minor son while in the employ of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
PERSONAL

Miss Emma Mahoney. deputy clerk of the United States district court has re- turned from Chattanooga, where she spent a week with relatives
 Mrs John Alexander Lusk. who is here to attend the meeting of the Colonial Danes. is visiting her cousins. Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Steele. South Cullom street.
 Henry F Beaumont has been called to .ltlarta by the serious illness of h.s sister, Mrs. James c. Thomson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
ASH WEDNESDAY
Services at Liturgical Churches to
 Mark Beginning of Lent

Tomorrow will be Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. All the hturgicai churches will hold special services.
 In the Catholic church ashes are used. The faithful present themselves at the altar rail and have their foreheads crossed with blessed ashes, the priest say ing: "Memento homo, quia pulvis es ct in pulyerem verteris"-Remember, man. that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.
 At St. Paurs the ashes will be distrlb- uted at the masses at 6:3o. o'clock and at noon; also after devotions at night. During week days Lenten masses VIII De said daily at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
CHARGED WITH THEFT OF DIAMOND

John Foster. negro, was arrested on Eighteenth street last night by Chief of Detectives George Lyons and Detec- lives Burge and Heflin and lodged in the city jail on charge of grand lar ceny and violating the prohibition laws. It is alleged that the negro stole dla- mond ring valued at $250 and $50 from C. R. Thompson of Bessemer The ring was recovered by the officers. When arrested a quantity of whisky was found in the negro's possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Mooney Sympathizers to Picket Presidents
 Stand in New York

New York. March S.-Women mem bers of the New York labor unions will picket the Metropolitan opera house, where President Wilson Is to speak Tuesday night. bearing banners de- manding that the President bring about the release of Thomas Mooney, it was announced tonight by the general Mooney committee of the Central Fed erated union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
OUTPUT REDUCED

Of the 31 active furnaces few months ago not more than 20 are now in operation, reducing the output by about third of the average of six months ago.
 The fabrication of steel shapes and sizes for the Mobile Shipbuilding com pany was begun at the plant of tho Birmingham Steel corporation yester- day, between 30 and 40 men being em- ployed at the start, which number Will be increased from day to day until full operations are reached month or six weeks hence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
DEFJJNIAK AND BUNN
 GO TO ATLANTA

Chairman E A. DeFuniak and Secre- tarv o. L. Bunn of the Birmingham dis trict traffic committee, left last night for Atlanta to attend a conference of dis trict traffic committees of the United States railroad administration.
 A number of matters pertaining to the work of the committees will come up for discussion at this conference. which was called by the regional committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
20 Minutes Per Car Would Consume Over
 Year in Hearing Case

Arrangements are being made in the probate court between the Louisville ana Nashville and the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to shorten the time for hearing evidence in the suit brought by the Louisville and Nashville railway against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for demurrage charges on 1000 carloads of freight By the original method of procedure, the hearing on each car consumed 20 min utes. and at this rate. it would be over year before the case would be dis Dosed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Death Takes Father
 and Mother of Family
sy Assse,atss Prsss

Mobile. March 3.-Death pald TWO visits to the Fabbretta home here to- night in about four hours. first sum- monine the mother and wife, Mrs. Flor ina Fabbretta, whose clothing caught fire hile standing in front of an open grate at o'clock this morning. dying Al G o'clock, and then the father. who succumbed about 10 o'clock, following a long illness.
 Miss Katie Fabbretta. daughter. was serious burned while attempting to extinguish the flaming clothing of he, mother Husband and wife will be buried at the same time and in one grave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
FIREMAN IN JU R E ID BY FALL FROM LADDER

E. E. Harris, driver of fire wagon No. 1, suffered a sprained ankle and other bruises when he fell from lad der in the city hall building yesterday morning.
 MT. Harris had climbed to the sec ond story, where some fire hose were stored and was in the act of moving the hose when the ladder toppled over and he fell to the concrete floor with the above result. Mir. Harris has been connected with the department for sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Grand Master Daugette
 Cancels Speaking Dates

Palmer P Daugette, grand master of the Odd Fellows of the state of Alabama. will be unable to fill his speaking dates with a number of subordinate lodges, owing to a throat affection on account of which his physician has forbidden him to speak. He will leave today for the gulf coast to recuperate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Nevada Favors Boxing

Carson City. New, March 3.-By a vote of 25 to 10 the house of the Nevada legislature today passed the 25-round boxing bill over the veto of Governor Boyle The measure now goes to the senate. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Mechanical Engineers

The Birmingham section of the Amer ican Society of Mechanical Engineers will hold their monthly meeting at the Southern club tomorrow evening at o clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
REPAIR WORK DONE

Two or three iron furnaces were shut down the past week, partly be- cause of small demand for their prod uct, and advantage being taken of the opportunity to repair them in prepar- ation for operations when the reaction sets in as it is expected to do soon. Two of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's furnaces, one at Ensley and one at Bessemer, which are now undergoing repairs will have ir- creased capacity when they resume op- erations.
 The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company has shut down one or It's North Birmingham furnaces and two at Sheffield; one of the Vanderbilt furnaces of the Woodward Iron com pany is out, one or two of the Republic Iron and Steel company's furnaces have been idle for several weeks and furnaces at Gadsden and Ironaton have been blown out. It is reported that the Talladega furnace. owned by Jap anese interests. will be blown out in o faW days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-04
Shipments to Continue Rapidly and Fabricating Plant Will Start About Middle of March

Shipments of steel plates made
 at the Fairfield plant of the Ten
 nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
 company are now going forward to
 the Chickasaw Shipbuilding com
 pany at Mobile, where they are
 fabricated in preparation for use
 fin shipbuiIding. The first ship
 ment of plates was made few days
 ago and others will he made regu-
 IarIy until the fabricating plant Is
 started up sometime about the
 middle of this month.
 When the fabricating plant gets into operation all of the steel plates TOT the ships to be built at the Chickasa" plant will be fabricated here. Fabri- cated parts are already accommodating on the Chickasaw yards and within the next few days it is expected that the keel for the first ship will be laid there. which event will mark the be- ginning of active ship construction py the Chickasaw company.
 It was learned yesterday that the blooming mill and the shaper at Fair field would be in operation about Aprii 1. by which time all or the new uo- of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at Ensley and Fairfield. except the by-product coke ovens, now under construction, will be in operation.
 GREATEST DEVELOPMENT YET
 This development of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company IS one of the largest. If not the largest, ever undertaken by any company in the south, and has been under way for about two years. It represents an in- vestment of upwards of $30,000,00O and the machinery and equipment installed is the last word in modern steel mak- ing and fabricating.
 The steel market seems to be hold ing up better than the iron market with the result that steel made at Ems ley is shipped as fast s9 made. Steel consuming plants all over the country are said to be running on practically full time, but as they are using great deal of steel scrap and working over steel shells and other steel war ma terials not now needed by the govern ment. they are taking comparatively small tonnage of iron, purchases of the latter by consumers being of the hand to-mouth order to meet immediate needs
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
Southeast " ashington
Personal News Notes

Announcement was made at the reg
ular meeting of the Anacostia Citi-
zens' Association last night that on
Friday night of this week, a special
meeting would be held in the assem-
bly, hall of st. Teresa's School, to pro-
mulgate garden plans for this year.
G. A. Williams is chairman of the
committee and stated that William c.
Hall and w. r. Beattie. of the De-
partment of Agriculture, would de-
liver special talks, aided by stereop-
ticon views and motion pictures. Also
at this time there will be an award
of seventy prizes to residents Of the
suburb who had the best gardens last
year. Mr.. Williams stated that the
outlook for this year is better than
last and he expects to see good re-
suits.
The health department will be asked
to prevent further dumping of mate
rial at the corner of Thirteenth and 8
streets southeast, and also that this
corner be improved.
A special committee, composed of
w. j. Latimer. Maurice Otterback and
d. l.. Smithson, was appointed to in
terview w. F. Ham, president of the
railway company, relative to securing
better street car service.
The association will register COM
plaint concerning the condition in
which pig pens are kept on certain
premises.
A letter was read &om Postmaster
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
Good. Old, Reliable Petersou's Oint-
ment n Favsrite Remedy.

Had 81 ulcers on my legs. Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's
Ointment cured me."-Wm. ]. Mich
OILS, 4o2 Wilder street. Rochester,
N. Y.
Get a large box for 35 cents at any
druggist, says Peterson. of Buffalo.
and money back IL it isn't the best
YOU ever used. Always keep Peter
sons Ointment in the house. Fine
for burns. scalds, bruises, sunburn,
and the surest remedy for itching
eczema and piles the world has ever
known.
"Peterson's Ointment Is the best for
bleeding and itching piles 1 have ever
found. Maj. Charles e. Whitney
Vineyard Haven. Mass.
"Peterson's Ointment has given
great satisfaction for Salt Rheum."-
Mrs. J. L. Weiss, Cuylerville, N. Y.
All druggists sell 1t, recommend II.
Peoples Drug Stores will supply you
under guarantee Of money back if not
satisfactory.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
Large Advertisers
Find Daily Papers
Best Ad Mediums

Chicago. April s.-This year
will see a so per cent increase in
daily newspaper advertisements.
manufacturer ad merchants hav-
ing found the daily the most
profitable form of publication. ac-
cordinig to W. H. Rankin, of the
American Association Of Adver-
tising Agencies. meeting today.
Rankin spoke at a meeting of
the executive committee here to
perfect an organization to back
the victory loan.
Never have newspapers stood
in such, high esteem with adver-
tisers," sair Rankin. Much
credit for success OF previous
loan campaigns and various war
work drives must be given news
papers for their cooperation with
the Government.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10

NJ. 0. Chance to the effect that the
postofiice In the suburb would be
maintained in its present position, bu.
that extensive improvements would be
made.
The grading and improving of Min
nesota avenue from Good Hope road
TO Pennsyivsnia avenue will be again
requested. The sum of $4,000 was
originally asked for this Improvement.
Tne work Of improving Talbert street
ana shannon place will be done this
season. At the same time a request
WIZ be made that the work at Shan
non place and u street be completed,
an appropriation being avaiIable.
Vmcers or the Anacostia Citizens
association were elected as follows:
Miilam w j. Latimer, president; Robert
w; thompson, vice president: T. A.
seigfred. secretary; G. A, Williams.
assistant secretary. and L W. Thomp-
son. treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Earnsbav and
amily. who have been residents of
.he southeast for a number OF years.
nave moved to New Jersey.
The congregation of the North
Carolina Avenue NJ. p. Church ex-
poets to hear this morning of the
return for another term of former
pastor, Rev. J. franklin Bryan.
The Public Improvement Associa
ton of Congress Heights will hold
its regular meeting Monday night
next in the Baptist Portable Build
ing and W. W. Price, president, is
anxious for a large attendance.
Election of officers Is to be held.
and q committee has been appoint
ed to arrange q social and banquet
to follow the business.
The Highland Junior Athletic
baseball club has started practice
ana has issued a challenge for
games.
Mollie Elmore Russler died Sum
day last at her home. IL Fourth
street southeast, and funeral serv-
ices are to be held this afternoon
from her late residence, with in
terment In Congressional Cemetery.
The deceased has relatives in Knox
willie. Tenn.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
ALEXANDRIA
TIE HERALD BUREAp,
A 8. DOuiphap.
n kins Srr~<

" Kins strs.x
Alexandria, We. April s.-An-
nouncement is made by the commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce in
charge of the arrangements for the
mass meeting at the Opera House
Friday night in the interest of a
change in the present city form of
government to the city manager
plan that Charles z. Ashburner,
Norfolk, Va, will be unable to be
present and make an address. The
committee, however, has secured the
services of II. II. Rumble. a leading
attorney of Norfolk. to speak.
A brass band of twenty pieces un-
der the direction of Professor Cello,
of Polls Theater, will furnish music.
Rev. G. J. Hill has been appointed
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
Church in this city to succeed Rev.
r. W. White. Rev. Mr.. White has
been transferred by the MaryIa nd
annual conference of that church TO
Trinity Church. Baltimore. Rev. Mr..
White has been pastor of the local
church for two years
Rev. W. c. Hicks. provisional sec
retsry Of the Synod OF Washington,
preached tonight at st. Paurs P. E.
Church.
Miss Clara V. Harrison, daughter
OF the late Albert w. Harrison, died
today at the Alexandra Hospital.
Her funeral will take place at 3
o'clock Friday afternoon from Hunt
ley Farm, Fairfax County.
Representative Charles c. Carlin
will deliver an address on his expert
ences abroad during the late war be-
fore the members of Seminole Tribe,
No. s5, Improved Order Of Red Men,
at s o'clock. Thursday night, at Odd
Fellows Hall.
The choir of St PauIs Episcopal
Church next Tuesday night will rem
der "Gethsemane to Golgotha" at
that church under the direction OF
Sherman B. Fowler.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
Jersey Fiscal Bill
Carries Is Millions

Trenton. N. J.. April s.-The an
nual appropriations bill carrying
Sls.333.S36.e4 for maintenance Of
the State government for the fiscal
year beginning July /, was intro
duced in the Legislature today and
will be taken up for passage Fri
day, the closing day Of the ses-
sion.
The total called for is s5.77s.is1
In excess of the amount provided
in the budget for the current year.
S2.s24.o0 OF the increase being for
new State buildings here and in
other sections of New Jersey. One
million dollars is set aside for the
Hudson River tunnel project and
s5oo.ooo for the Camden-PhiisdeI-
phia bridge.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
EXPERTS TALK
ON US. TAxLAW
Revenue Collector Roper
And Others Explain
Rules to Merchants.

Knotty points In the new luxury
tax were Strengthened out by experts
for a large gathering Of Washing
ton business men at q meeting under
the auspices of the Merchants and
Manufacturer Association last night
in the board room Of the District
Building.
Daniel C.. Roper. Internal Revenue
Commissioner. spoke. 0erson Nord-
linger. chairman Of the women's spe-
cialties section Of the Merchants and
Manufacturer Association, presided
]. e. Walker. deputy commissioner
Of internal revenue. answered many
questions about taxable property.
Jewellers were "stumped" on the sta
tus OF large variety Of articles.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
3 Washingtonians Win
Workmanship Prizes

Three Washingtonians have been
awarded medals for proficiency in
sharpshoting and craftsmanship in
the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps,
results of which have just been
made known. They are Hugh Ever
ett, jr.. 161 Adams street; Elmer
Ray, 3lS Thirteenth street northeast,
and G. A. Ninas, 1913 Center street.
Interest in craftsmanship for the
young has increased considerably
since the inception of the league.
which has a national scope. D. N.
Walford has been appointed wash
ington representative.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-10
CUTS HIS THROAT
IN POLICE STATION
Robert E Gates Makes Unsucoess.
full Attempt at Suicide After Arrest

Following an attempt to commit
suicide by cutting his throat with y
knife while in a cell at the Third
precinct station house. Robert Ear
Gates, eoes @ street northwest was
taken 70 the Emergency Hospital and
was later removed TO the Washington
Asylum Hospital His condition IA
said to be improving.
Gates. who was separated from his
wife, was being held in connection
with a fire which partially destroyed
the rooming house at 2Om I street
northwest, where his wife is staying
II is alleged that he admitted beinr
in the house on the night OF the FIRE,
but denied any knowledge OF how II
started.