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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
BIRMINGHAM GIRL ]. COMES BACK HOME
 AS GENUINE STAR
Betty Blye Will Sing Lead ing Role in "Oh Lady, Lady," At Jefferson
 Tomorrow
Bx DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Wouldn't you just love to go away from home for oh! ever so little while and dash back at the head of big musical company with your name in flaming let ters and have people say:
 "why, <hat's little Betty Blye! used to know her! When did she>become starr"
 Well, that's just exactly what one little Birmingham girl by the name of Betty Byle has done; just Short time ago she went to New York town where she got an engagement in the chorus of "Hign Jinks"; she danced and sang her pretty little self right into big MT. Hammer stein's heart and what's more. his judg- ment, and loi and behold! one bright sun shiny morning the "Impressario' sent for little Miss Betty Blye and promoted her to the rank of leading lady"
 Wasn't that nice?
 Of course, you'll want to see little Miss story that hasn't ended yet, because there's another chapter which promotes little Miss Betty Bye stilr further for when "oh, Lady! Lady!!" was produced at the Princess theatre in New York, this clever Birmingham girl was chosen fo- the leading role-so-there you are.
 Of course. you'll want to see little MISS Betty Blye tomorrow evening at the Jef- ferson and give her a big rousing. thrill, ing. stunning reception when she makes har how here as a-star-wOn't you?
 If not you are certainly lacking in civic nr,de-or municipal cordiality-or some thing. because Birmingham Is proud or her own and this charming young woman deserves from her home town what snt has received all over the south on tnis 70. Lady! .Lady!!" tour-an enthusiastic reception.
 Miss Betty Blye sang herseli mo th0 hearts of New Workers and she's come ha ct home to sing to the old friends here of her childhood days!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

Arrangements for the community con- gross to be held in Birmingham April and 2, to carry out the reconstruction programme for the returning soldiers have been practically completed by the committee in charge, according to Re- cor rstruction Secretary R. F.. Mitchell. Tie congress is to be held in the First Methodist church and there will be morn ing and afternoon sessions.
 On the night of April l, preceding the community congress, there will be a big inspirational rally. which will be req tured by addresses or the part or pr. Ashby Jones of Atlanta, ard Dr. George Stuart of this city. The former will speak oa "The Challenge of tho Hour, and the latter on 'The Place Of the Church in the Community. Fired by the key note speeches of these men the delegates will get down to business at o'clock Ion the morning of April and with only a slight interruption for lunch will con tinue until late afternoon.
 Among the discussions in the congress will be the following
 ''The Social Evil and Its Cure,' by Dr. Ro5ery Olsen of the United States public health: Health and Sanitation, discus, sion to be led by Dr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer Educational Needs of Birmingham and Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
ZONE CHA|RMEN ID
 HOLD CONFERENCE Plans for Victory Loan Cam paign to Be Discussed at
 Meeting Here
Statement, Mnrch 4. IOIV
 RESOURCES

Chairmen of between 30 and 40 counties, embracing the entire northern half of Alabama, and zone chairmen of the seven zones into which these counties are di- vided, will be in attendance at the con ference at the Tutwiler hotel Tuesday morning at Il o'clock, at which plans for the Victory Loan campaign will be discussed
 In addition to the zone and county chairmen the following officials of the Sixth federal district war loan organiza tion will be present: Joseph A. McCord. director War Loan organization: w. c. Wardlaw, associate director War Loan organizations; Haynes McFadden, chair man executive committed; William Burckel, executive secretary; Carrel Smith, chairman speakers bureau; Bruce Hall associate director of publicity; Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin, chairman womans con- mittee.
 The following zones will be represent ed: Birmingham. Albany, Florence, Gadsden, Anniston, Huntsville and Tus- caloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
PRISONERS GIVEN SENTENCES IN THE
 CRIMINAL COURT
Defendants Convicted During the Week Are Sentenced by Judges
 Fort and Heflin

. Robert Guthrie. convicted of the charge of burglary last week in Judge Forts division of the criminal court, was sen tenced to three years in the penitentiary yesterday. Guthrie was arrested in con nection with the robbery of the Burge pharmacy several weeks ago.
 Harry Lee Nichols was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, having been convicted on charge of receiving stolen property
 Providence Muslin was sentenced = to 90 days hard labor He was found guilty of the charge of assault and battery. John J. Rollins, convicted last. week of grand larceny, was sentenced to F months hard labor. and Lithunia H. Hen derson was given F months hard labor on the county roads. He was found guilty of larceny.
 John Evers, convicted of grand lar ceny, was given sentence of five years bv Judge H. P. Heflin of the criminal diyision of the circuit court. Bud Bell was found guilty of the charge of grand larceny and was sentenced to serve three wears in the penitentiary. The sentence was suspended pending an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
PROGRAMME FOR
 COMMUNITY SING Feature by Mrs. Leftwich. Hour Changed to 3:3O
 O'Clock

The time for beginning the community sing at skc Jefferson theatre has been changed from 3 o'clock to 3:30 o'clock.
 Todays programme will be featured py Mrs. G. A. Leftwich of Mobile, in "A Song of Thanksgiving, and by the GIFTS chorus of the Ensley High school. Mrs, Leftwich is librarian for the State Feder- alton of Music clubs, and is one or the most highly esteemed vocaiists in Ala bama.
 The programme of the sing follows;
 1. March, "The Man Behind the Gun (Sousa), orchestra. { 2. Doxology, 'Salute to the Flag America" everybody.
 8. "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful" every body.
 4 Fantasia, *Lucia di Laminermoor' DonizettD, orchestra.
 5 (a) "wynken, Bly<en and Nod'' (Nevin) solo by Ellen Dupuy
 (b) "Beautiful Ohio CEarle), Girls chorus Ensley High school. Miss Evelyn Going, director. Accompanies. Miss Min nie M Neill and Miss Grace Hillhouse
 G. Altogether everybody.
 '. '.Laddie in Khaki" everybody.
 8. Trio. violin, cello and piano (CeiW '.Orientar' (Boisdeffre); "Barcarole'' fBoisdeffre), Mrs. Beggs, MT. Klenk, MT. Mackenzie.
 g Soprano solo, "A Song of Thanksgiv- ing (Allitson, Mrs. G. A. Leftwich.
 10. Reuben and Rachel" everybody. ! Il. War March of the Priests" (Men- delssohn), orchestra.
 12. .'Home, Sweet Home," everybody.
 B. "Star-Spangled Banner" everybody
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
PAYMENT OF CITY LICENSE MUST BE
 MADE BY APRIL I

Business men in Birmingham have un- til April 1 to pay their, privilege license fees into the comptroller's office at the city hall, without being penalized. After that date there will be added 10 per cent penalty for failure to settie these taxes. which were due and payapie Jan uary 1.
 After April 1. every man in Birming- lam doing business who has not paid his license for the year will be treated as .coing business without license and will b+ subject to arrest and fine, Is the an- nouncement made ty the city comptroller
 There are several hundred dealers in BirminghaW who have failed 70 KICK ir'' and the city needs the money. They will be given until April to get square with Comptroller James M. Jones. IT.. after which date the officers will be on their trail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
|. R. TATE SEEKS TO
 CONDEMN TWO AUTOS
Automobiles Seized for Violation of the Prohibition Laws to
 Be Sold

Condemnation proceedings were filed iL the chancery court yesterday by Solici- tor Joseph R. Tate against two-passen- ger Ford automobile and A. J. Perolio and a Stakeholder automobile and Robert Merrill and Jimmie Wedman.
 The bill of the former sets out That the Ford roadster, a 1917 model. with license No. O6s55, the motor number having beer removed and obilterated. was being used to transport liquor from one point to another contrary to the laws of the state at the time it was seized
 The license number of the Studebaker automobile was 5OSO2. motor No. 211OS, and a 1917 model At the time it was siezed was being used to convey liquor from one point to another in violation of the law according to the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
OF . BIRMINGHAM ARE
 AGAINST LEAGUE
Like Republican Senators, They Sharply Differ From
 Democrats Critical of Proposed Constitution

The line of demarkation between re- publicans and democrats of Birming- ham. respecting the tentative consti- tuition of the proposed league of na- tions, is ns sharply drawn as between republicans and democrats in the United States Senate.
 Prominent republicans interviewed yesterday explained, as rule, that they advocated the formation of a league of nations, but objected to va rious sections of the tentative consu- tuition. As that document is present. ly written, they expressed fear that 1t would deprive the United States of it's sovereignty; that it would lead tine United States into war rather than along the paths of peace eternal. There was strong advocacy of the in clusion of the Monroe doctrine in the oonstitution of the league.
 Some of the expressions of yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
KENNAMER FAVORS THERESOLUT|0NS Six-Hour Day, Nationalizar tion of Mines and Wage
 Increase

I. R. Kennamer, president of dis trict No. 20. United Mine Workers, and w. L. Harrison, international organizer of that body, and president of the Ala- bama Federation of Labor. returned yesterday from Indianapolis, where they attended conference of repre- sentatives of all districts.
 MT. Kennamer brought back with him a copy of the recommendations ais proved by the policy committee. Their features are declaration for six- hour day and five-day week; sub- stantial- increase in wages; nationals zation of coal mines; active organiza- ton in non-union territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
DIR. J. c. PERSINGER IS
 SPEAKER AT Y. M. c. A.
Ensley Pastor to Make Address On
 'Three Worlds" This Afternoon

Rev. J. c. Persinger. pastor of the First Methodist church of Ensley, will be the speaker at the Y. M c. A. mems meet ing this afternoon at 3:3o Dr. Persinger has been in this district several years. He was pastor of West End Methodist church for some years, then served term as secretary of the Anti-Sahon league, after which he went back to ac- tive service as a pastor and was sent by the conference to Albany to the Meth odist church ttere. and then back last fall to the First church at Ensley. He has been very active in the work in tho shops and factories of the city. and is nor ular with the men there; He will speak on the subject Three Worlds,
 ard large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
MISS DAUPHINE IS
 RELEASED ON BOND
Conspiracy to Defraud Government Is Charge of Department Of
 Justice

Miss Eunice Dauphine, who was ar rested on warrant sworn out before Kenneth Charlton, United States com missioner, charging conspiracy to defraud the government, was released on $loOo bond last night. She will be given preliminary hearing before Commission- CT Charlton on Anril l, at o'clock.
 She was arrested in connection with the arrest of Capt. H. A. Montague, who was taken in custody in Leavenworth. Kan, Friday on fraud charges at the request of Birmingham officials of the department of justice.
 G ptain Montague was formerly sta. toned at Camp Mcclellan and is alleged to have sent treasury and government blanks to Miss Dauphine with instruc- tions as to filling them out. It is alleged that several checks were passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

Ii, cerely and generally loved than any bishop who had ever presided over that body.
 DIR. STUARTS TRIBUTE
 IT. commenting upon his death last night pr. George R. Stuart of the First Methodist church said:
 q considered him one of the most low ale. modest. sincere. strong and brave men that I have ever known. He wash [ afraid of anything or anybody, but never had the least bit of bragadocio about him. His bravery could never be noticed until he was put to the test, then he never flinched. If man was a real man, had the right kind of stuff in him, whether he was Christian or not, he vas always his friend. He was the most sil cerefy and genuinely loved preacher, by both his colleagues iii the college of bishops, and by the rank and file of men Of any man who ever occupied the office of bishop. I think that he was f1a most cheerful. hopeful and triumph ant Christian sufferer l ever met at a bed of affliction.'
 Dr. L. C. Branscomb, editor of the Ala bs ma Christian Advocate, said:
 Bishop Mccoy and myself have been lifelong friends, and we Methodist knew him as one of the great men of the church, ands the church and state has lost one of it's most notable workers.
 Bishop Mccoy is survived by his widow, his mother Mrs. Annie Mccoy. who made her home with him, four children, Will liam Richard. aged 20; Margaret. aged F; Jean, aged Il and James Henry. Jr.. aged 5; three sisters. Mrs. J. B. Wads- worth. of Gadsden Mrs. l.. ). Patterson a missionary now stationed in China, and Mrs. D. M. Davenport of Decatur anc one brother, John P. Mccoy, assistant solicitor of Jefferson county.
 Bishop McCoy was an active member of the Masonic fraternity, and a mem- Der of the higher bodies, also prominent in Pythian circles.
 Funeral services will be held Mon day morning at 10 o'clock at First Meth odist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Those Rural Profiteers

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 And men relate that Mrs. New1y-wed weht to the grocery store to do her morn- ing marketing. And She was determined that the grocer shoudl not take advan- taee of her youth and inexperience.
 These eggs are dreadfully small.'' she criticised.
 II know it," he answered. but that's inc kind the farmer brings me. They are inst fresh from the country this morn ing"
 ..Yes." said the bride. "and that's the trousle with those farmers. They are so anxious to get their eggs sold that they take them off the nest too soon!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
We'll Known Lumberman Dead

Chattanooga, Tenn. March 22-Han- nibal S. Seagle, aged 53, leading lum- herman and brother of Oscar Seagle, noted American tenor, died at his home here at an early hour this morning as the result of an attack of influenza and pneumonia. Mir. Seagle was one of the best known lumbermen of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
Card of Thanks

Mrs. w. H. Washburn and family wish to thank their many friends for kind nesses shown them during their recent bereavement. and for the beautiful floral offerings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23

Bishop James Henry Mccoy Methodist Episcopal church, souh 5 of the most beloved dvnes southern Mehodsm away last night the residence 1188 Thr teenth street, north, at z 80 o'clock.
 The of Bishop McCS though unexpected he having been ill for several months distinct shock the people of Br Alabama the universally loved in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
WANTS U. S. ISOLATION
O Thompson:


 q cant fully agree with MT. Wilson and MT. Taft in their position on tl.e league of nations. 1t seems to be the general opinion that there will have to be some kind of a league of na- tions l hope if there is, that it will be one that will mean that we will keep our isolation as>completely in the future as we have in the past. l am well satisfied with seeing our domina- tion confined to the western hemi- sphere I think we should continue to stay away from the other side ex- cept when there is a similar call issued to the one which carried us into Euro pean lands few months ago. Looking at 1t purely from southern standpoint. fear that since England has always been the dominant factor in the cot ton market. she would be more so un- der the league of nations. I think Senator Lodge took a very broad view of the plan, and as have studied his position closely, It strikes me that his course is probably the safest one sug- gested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23


 ty, August g. 1868, and was graduated from Southern university at Greensboro, he having taken postgraduate course there also. In 1895 he was married to Miss Annie Bradley of Birmingham, she having died in 1915. In December. 1916. man Moore, president of Athens female college, at Athens. Ala, who survives him.
 IF 1889 Bishop Mccoy entered the North Alabama conference as pastor in the Ems ley circuit He later served the Deca- tur, Tuscaloosa. Alexander City, Dade- ville Huntsville and Birmingham churches as pastor, being made editor of the Christian Advocate in 1900 which position he held for one year. following which he served again as pastor in Bir- mingham for four years. when he was then elected president of the Birmng- ham college (now Birmingham-Southe ccllege), in 1906. which office he held until May +, 1910, when he was made member of the college of bishops.
 Bishop Mccoy, was also a member of the educational committee of the Meth odist Episcopal church, south, vice presi- dent of the board of trustees of Emory University of Atlanta and a trustee of the Methodist training school at Nash vile.
 Bishop Mccoy had that wonderful gift of commanding the love, respect and admiration of men, if they were the right king of men, regardless of whether they were professed Christians or not. He loved men. His great courage was never shown only in a test, and then he never flinched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
AGAINST THE LEAGUE

Alexander c. BlrcN
 q am strong supporter of plans Tor league. I do not believe that it will prevent war I do not believe that there would be anothef. war, anyway, within 100 years. The proposed league abrogates the Monroe doctrine, gives tremendous advantage to England III the executive council, the right to se- cede from it Is not clearly enough provided: it makes possible unwarrant- ed interference in our domestic affairs and might require soldiers of the United States to police South Africa or some similar country.
 "The plan for a league of nations Is beautiful dream. We can exist very well without such league. But after peace is made. it will be well enough to go into the matter. If league is formed it should be sort of in ternational eourt, with force behind it and provision for any nation to withdraw during peace times I would never favor going into a league even with the same voting power as each of the other great nations, because am not willing for our country to sacrifice any of it's rights by the votes of any other nation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
NOT ENOUGH POWER

N. IL. Slceie.
 q favor pact between nations with an international court, the decision of which will be forced by the league Of nations.
 'In the league proposed by Presi- dent Wilson the United States has not enough power I understand that where we would have but one vote, England would have three. The Monroe doc trine should by all means be included in the pact. l favor a league of na- tions, but would prefer no league % the one proposed by President "i'- son.
 Judge Oscar Hundley;
 q am in favor of league between the nations, but not the league as T. now stands My views are about the same as those of Senator Lodge on tae subject My objections to the one pre- posed are that it does not include clearly enough the Monroe doctrine; that it does not allow the United States enough voting power; that our rights to control our tariff and migration are not provided for, and that it does not sufficiently preserve our natfonalism'
 q think a league between nations should place a limit on armament and allow any nation to withdraw from the league. l do not favor the pro- posal for an international court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-23
ENTERED CONFERENCE

In Birmingham practically every man, woman and child who knew him loved and respected him. His quiet, modest manner made him general favorite with
 all of his brother ministers, and it was said of him yal members of the North Alabama conference that he was more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-05
Status of New York
Stock Exchange

NEW YORK. Dec t.--The stock mat
hst opened higher today. United states
steel opened Of tetA. unchanged. United
states Rubber Mt tat. up = Anaconda.
s. =. unchanged. Htudebaker. iloa. up
= Sinclair, as. up v crucible. all.
~ 2 Pierce Arrow. a.. Up 80 napuhiie
lios, up = y. y. Stores. slN. up a.
liethlohsm ". sA. up vi American
sugar. iSfA. M AZ baldwin ITO. up !.
Southern Pacific conv.rtibls 10 opened
at iol. 10 7, An advances Ia aout hsrn
Pacific helped the entire railroad tst. Ia
safhr a. ~ caused eonaidsrAbis short Gov
srinH United states Rubber made a
new hiEh on the move at istN.
Tobacco Products made new high on
the move at close 60 50 After . ~iid
opening. nouthsrn Pacific sased eft TO
tets.
Columbia orapharhons featured sps-
eiaities, making a nearly high at 7os. up
~. International Mercantile Marine
preferred held above ies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-05
LOCAL SPUDS
AT TOP PRICES
Seasons Output About l5,-
600 Cars Short, Is Report

Tho washington grown potatoes
are not as good aa Ia previous aea.
soma they are commanding a higher
price than In other producing cen.
tcrs. according 20 n statement OF the
department OF agriculture, in its
weekly review OF potato markets for
November % to December :.
Tho statement. In part. follows;
The successive cold waves have
crvcd 10 cut down the shipment Of
white potatoes 20 nearly normal
basis. after an unusually long period
n heavy movement The movement
& summer potatoes this season was
bout 1900 cars short. but the pro
onrcd heavy shipments OF fall and
winter potatoes have brought the
total shipments TO about the total
u tho two previous years AZ this
date.
while the market has been IN a
healthy condition for tho past month
with free movement and slightly al
,ancing prices. Il has really reached
n level OF only 20 cents higher than
on NOVEMBER II.
The Washington crop OF Melted
Gems has largely passed into the
hands OF the dealers They arv
neither SO good nor so plentiful as In
previous seasons. and have been
commanding higher price than IN
other producing areas. showing that
because % the peculiar crop condi'
tons OF this season. the Northwest
section Is somewhat independent OF
the prevailing conditions In the East.
The bulk OF the Yakima crop was
bought from the producers at fa3 90
$40 per ton. bat those remaining are
held generally for $50 20 SIS now
The movement % seed stock from
Oregon Is getting under way and the
usual Inquiry Is being received from
California for Garnets. White Rose
and American Wonder
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-05
BANDITS CROSS
over TO TEXAS

LAREDO. Texas. Dec. g.
Mexican bandits raided the
Clareno ranch, IL miles down
the Rio Grande from Zapata,
Texas. according to a tele-
phone message received in
Laredo by County Judge A.
p. Spohn Of Zapata county,
today.
Bandits crossed the Rio Grande
into Texas late last nlFh;. rode 20
the general store on the ranch. bound
and gagged tho Etorekeeper. tied
him 70 a post and then looted the
store. the message said They took
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-05
Shipping Officers
Elected for Year

Results of the recent election OF
officials by the Pacific Steamship
Co were announced Thursday. II.
~ Alexander was reelected presi-
dent. A. 4. Haines. reelected first
vice president and general mama
ger; Stanley Dollar. OF San Fran
cisco. elected vice president and 81.
rector: Melville Dollar. OF vancou-
yer. H. G.. elected treasurer and di-
rector: j. u. Amos. elected assist
ant treasurer.
Stanley and Melville Dollar. In
terested In tho Robert Dollar \. 3.
Co. have recently acquired an In
tcrcst In tho Pacific T. s. Co.