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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERA1D, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1919
America May Be Forced to
Clean Up Mexico Without
Delay, Says Underwood
Declares Situation Very Grave Now-Labor Presents Sc
rious Issue, He Declares and Urges Unqualified
Support of the Government in Address
to the Community Club

Never have seen more distressing situation than that
facing today said Oscar W. Underwood to the
Community club yesterday afternoon at the Southern club
THE situation Mexican border serious and this
condition that fostering for eight years
Only patience has kept the United States out of there
and Congress Monday and but by next
Monday the army will the Grane for the
ton is that acute.
However with Mexico would be such thing for that
hundred thousand could the border and four months time
eav the untrvp
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
SIS, 900 in Contracts For
Port of Birmingham Let
Work to Begin Immediately and Light Cranes Will Be
in Place January Heavy Cranes Ready When
Barges Arrive, Says Chief Engineer Wood

Contracts aggregang between $4,000 and $4,000 for work
the Port of Birmingham let yesterday by Charles
Wood chief engineer of the Warrior development
mittee
Work will begin Immediately and Mr.. Wood announced that
will be laid will be in place January
that the lighter grades of freight be handled by that date
Heavier will be ready by the time the big
delivered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

TO BE
PRESENTED BY CHOIR

The choir of the First Methodist
church. under the direction of ]. d.
McGiIl, will give on Sunday, December
/, the beautiful cantata. Alteration .
by Nevin. The regular mixed quartet
will be assisted by eight other well
known singers and the affair will, 1t is
thought, be thoroughly enjoyed and
artistic.
DR.. George r. Stuart has sanctioned
Mr. McGilrs plan and will probably
preach shortened sermon on the oc-
casion.s The cantata will consume
about 20 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
IBANKHEAD CALLS
CONFERENCE OF GOOD
ROADS OFFICIALS

Senator Bankhead has called a confer
ence of officials of the United States
Good Roads association, of which he is
president. for the purpose of arranging
the programme for the annual convention
to he held at Hot Springs, Ark, in April,
next year.
J. A, Rountree, director general of the
association, left yesterday for Washing
ton to attend the conference. Arrange
ments are being made to have the United
States good roads exhibit shown at the
annual convention
Senator Bankhead is president and Mr..
Rountree secretary of the Bankhead Ma
tional Highway association, and con-
ference of officials of that organization
also will be held in Washington next
week. 1t is expected that the commit
tee appointed to locate the route be-
tween FL Psso. Tex. and San Diego.
Cal. will make its report at this confer
ence
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
JEFFERSON COUNTY
LAW CLASS TO MEET

The jefferson county law class will
meet Wednesday night at s o'clock. and
as maximum number OF students has
not yet been enrolled anyone wishing to
Join is urged to do SO at this time. r.
D. Algee has recently been elected sec
rotary of the class, and much interest is
being taken by those taking the studies
embraced in this course which covers a
period of two years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

The contract for nine houses and the
office building went to the Home
Building Company of Alabama, with
offices in the Brown Marx building.
The steel rails contract was awarded
to the Tennessee company.
Cast iron pipe and culverts will be
supplied BY the American Cast Iron
Pipe company.
Mr.. Wood also announced that his
assistant Charles q Mcdowell. Will
leave for Short Creek today and will
prepare his camp and begin at once
laying out his stakes for the work,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

which is to be hurried forward to COM
pletion.
Reed & Lowe. who will do the exca-
waiting. have just finished an extensive
contract at Florence and will begin to-
morrow moving their steam shovels
and other equipment to Short creek.
The coming week will. therefore, see
the beginning of real work on the Port
of Birmingham. which has been the
dream of Birmingham shippers for
many years. The canvass for subscrip-
lions for stock in the Port of Birming-
ham company will proceed until the
entire 100000 necessary has been Sc
cured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the probate court Yesterday
J. o. Meeks and Willie Mae Riley
C. II. Gordan and Daisy Finley.
Joseph Gassento and Margherita Sal
viagio.
George F. Brandt and Alpha Leonard
Charles f.. Baldwin and Lillian Harris
l.. J., Alley and Mirnie Reeves.
jeff Davis Dunlap and Claude Mac
White.
J. NJ. Clark and Aloha Buchanan.
F. F.. Douglas and Emma Lewis.
Nathaniel Hackney and Dave Hough-
J. H. LonnerEan Ard Lola Mae Green.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

A strong appeal has been issued for
every Baptist to be at his church today
to attend the service and to subscribe to
the campaign if he has not already done
so. 1t is declared that none will be over
looked, and every member of Baptist
church will be solicited IL his subscrip-
ton is not in today.
The Rev. j. A. Cook. pastor OF the
West End Baptist church. is the chair
man of the Birmingham committee, and
the Rev NJ. NJ. Wood, T. f. Hendon, DR..
j. r, Hobbs and the Rev. Ed S. Barnes,
office secretary. are members
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
The Season of Advent

In the Catholic. Episcopal and Luth-
eran churches today will be known a,
the first Sunday in Advent, which be-
gins the church year. The season of
advent cosists of four Sundays and is
of a pential character.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

Birmingham and Jefferson county have
been apportioned $4,000 and many of the
churches have already reported the
greater part of this sum in sight. In
some cases the total amount is already
secured and even passed
The campaign for the $7o,000,00O fund
has been conducted in a most systematic
and businesslike manner. 1t was organ
lied and planned like a liberty loan
drive, and has been the chief concern
of the Baptists of the south for some
weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
Victory Day For Baptists
of Birmingham and South
Today Marks elimination of SIS 100000 Campaign, Big
gest Undertaking in History of Denomination.
Special Services at All Churches
Success Already Assured -
This is Victory Day with the Baptists.

every Baptist church in Birmingham Alabama and the
special will be held and the campaign which
planned months 600 the
churches of the Southern Baptist convention for the objects
which the church supports will be contaminated.
undertaking history of the Baptist
attempted
the south.
churches
only be subscribed but that of them will exceed the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
To Sit ON Circuit Bench

court for the northern district of Ala
bama will leave today for New Orleans,
where he will sit on the United States
circuit court of appeals for three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
The
First National Bank
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Statement. November IL, 1919.
ESnIIRCES

Loans and Discounts .sI7.sss.5o1.17
|Overdrafts ......... 1885
III. S Bonds (par) ... 1900. 900. 90
III. S. Treasury Certificates 1,414,5O0.00
Liberty Loan Bonds. ......... 655.600-O0
State of Alabama Bonds. 100000
|Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 90.OOO-OV
|Other Stocks and Bonds. 49, 1902, 401.9 5
Banking House ............ 2o0,OOO-cJ
Other Real Estate ......... i6,ooU.oO
Letters of Credit .......s 44.7I2.0o
Interest Earned, Not Collected 2e,137.52
CASH:
In Vault. s. 947,s9l.6s Hw
With Banks. 5,937,720.1o
With U. S
Treasurer 100000
With Federal
Bank 49,. 2.251.2os.6s-- e.2Os.st5.47
s81.921. sIs.S7
LIABILITIES.
\E.pitsl st8ck. .....-........s 1900. 100
burpIus and Profits . 1,113.0l4-33
Reserved fol Taxes. ....... 66,4t o-so
Circulation .............. 1.272.sO0.0o
Reserved for Interest 104,SO0-OO
|Custoners' Letters of Credit 44,T12.00
Interest Collected. Not Earned 1l2.540.2s
DEPOSITS:
Individual $22,0sT, 32223
Bank ..... 4.977,156.56
u S. 80. 42.ssl49- 27.1o7.47o.2s
ss1,s21.s1s.s7
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30

Senator Underwood spoke of the
seeming inability of the government
to wind up the great war and get war
legislation off the statute books and de
clared the majority of the people
seemed most anxious TO get on the
peace side of the ledger. However he
expressed the hope that the Presidents
message, which would be presented to
Congress Tuesday, would contain sug-
gestions that would lead to a com
promise
THE LABOR SITUATION
One of the greatest issues before
the government today is the labor
situation said the speaker. land
the problem is what is the govern
ment going to do with labor.
have much sympathy for men
struggling at the bottom to come
up and l feel that they should be
encouraged. for when the masses
cease to struggle upward the ma
tion will he dead.
mo government will prosper when
controlled by any class, for that is
basis of the soviet government of Rus
STA and in every instance when any
class be it labor capital has tried
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
TO NAME COMMITTEE
TO WORK FOR GOOD
ROADS BOND ISSUE
Chairman Harold of Com
mittee Points Out Neces-
sity to State for Adop-
ton of Measure

Plans for the ratification Of the $2S,-
100000 bond issue in Alabama for good
road purposes are progressing, and
Charles L. Harold chairman of the
campaign committee. will announce the
other members in a few lays.
1t is necessary that the amendment
to the constitution. providing for the
floating of s25.OOo,0oo bonds by the
state for the purpose of building truck
highways be ratified. and speakers will
be sent to every section of the state
to explain to the voters the benefits
to be derived by the state from the is
suance of these bonds.
In speaking of this matter yesterday
afternoon Mr. Harold. who leaves this
morning for Washington for a few
days stay, said
For the past two or three days
have been consulting with the leading
highway enthusiasts of the city and
county for the purpose of forming the
best campaign committee posstole to
carry the big roads bond issue in JEFF
ferson county. AS we desire to place
the foremost friends of the measure in
the lead we are not selecting them in
too much haste. | hope to announce
from Washington, certainly upon my
return. the personnel of the campaign
committee
HIGHWAYS OR MUD
1T should be brought home to our
manufacturers, our wholesalers our
jobbers, our farmers. our educators, our
auto interests that one of two things
co., re
in Alabama: either the people of Ala
bama must vote the S2s,00o.000 OF state
bonds for the trunk highways or re-
main in mud To the thinking citizen,
there can be but one choice.
Even il this were a proposal to levy
an increased ad valorem tax upon the
property of the citizens, the progressive
voter would be driven to favor the is
suance of the bonds. Certainly, when
the Legislature has arranged for the
entire cost of the roads to be borne.
principal interest and maintenance, by
one class of taxpayers and this the
owners of vehicles, IL would appear
that all opposition should vanish. This,
in view of the fact that the payers of
the motor vehicle license tax, the sole
carriers of the burden, are the leading
advocates of the measure
1.-THE educational and religious in
terests demand the efficient roads sys
tenn thus to be obtained by joint Ted
eral and state finance. Take the re-
markable Improvement In Montgomery
county, which already enjoys econom-
ical pixies radiating throughout the re-
hottest sections. w. r. Feagin, county
superintendent OF education, became
the state campaign manager OF the DIE
road bond issue chiefly from his OBJ
servation and experience with high
ways and schools.
MEANS RETrER SCHOOLS
or -, ;.+oo ~.
~ ~ , 90 49, rrr.I
,,,sasa. "a - ter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

HORACE JOHNSON Born in Mis-,
sissppi about 40 years ago Printer aud
member of organized labor. Worked in
Memphis FOR more than Is years. Sec
rotary of Typographical union, dele
gate to Trades and Labor council, to
State Federation Of Labor, and to
American Federation of Labor, Never
ran for or held public office. Served
with Y, NJ. c. A, overseas during war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

all his life in Memphis. Worked as
machinist apprentice and machnist.
studied civil engineering. Now con-
suiting civil engineer. Nolun eerUd,
given captains commias on IN L, S.
engineers, served on front lines in road
and brdga .bul ding IN several gleat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

JOHN 7, CORBETI IF ono OF 7, J
VILLAS candidates aud running 0h
the Williams ticket Has worked IN tn
county assessors office and is familiar
with the work. Made one linsuc 'esgful
race for county assessor. Has been on,
of the leaders in ward politics in his
home ward for yours, and h popular
man with wide acquaintance ovr
much of the city
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

state drug association and o.hor uada
o CARNATIONS Taught school 20 earn
money for college course worked az
drug G,erN rutil he could establish own
business Has served as director ~
Chamber Of Commerce aud Wtlltameou
in business and commercial circles,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
T. G.. Scarborough X.

Vote thus tomorrow for city assessor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
81 DEAD IN WRECK

PARIS, Nov. 5. (Havas) THE mum.
Der OF dead in the Simplon wreck Mon
day night was %, according to informa.
ton received by the railroad company.
The train while at standstill near
Sens SO miles southeast of Paris. was
run into by train bound for Geneva.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

WILLIAM NJ. TERRY-Lawyer; born
in Memphis Member Of vel known
firm fer years. Was in state guard as
major, served on Mexican border with
First Tennessee, Went with regiment
to camp, transferred to a pioneer reg-
ment. served IN France and fought IN
toe Argoune and st Mihicl drives. Pro
NOTED to lteJteUant, colonel before his
return Stands high socially and in hi9
profession
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

offensiyes, and promoted TO be major
Cited for gallantry on the field.
CHARLES r. SHANNON, Born IN
Kentucky, lived most of his life "a
llemphis. Worked as a poor boy while
attending Hope Night school where &c
got his education. Worked for rail-
roads, promoted to chief clerk, Be-
came expert accountant. Organized firm
of shannon, Reynolds Il Bone, OF which
he is now head Member of several
riyio pluha
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

7. 9, SGNRBROUsH-TNU
carddate t,r roc oct on Has held The
office fer two torr > ard reorgeni1cd II
on npderu li0es The office and meth
obs have been c,usid red a mDd"t TOY
an other Tenn lee cit'os itIS nevJ
permitted politics to have any in0A-
enca in assessing property, and his fta
ures have been almost Unit rmly up.
proved by the boards Of equalization
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
LUTHERANs GATHER

CHICAGO, Nov 5.--Delegates from
an over the world were here today
Tor tne opening session of the first BIZ
Brotherhood of America.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

Fereiish Headaches and tody pain
caused from y cold arc soon relieved
oy taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUl.
NINE Tablets There is only one
Bono Quininc' T.. W GROVES sig
nature on the hoy. 30c adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
Vote Early Tomorrow

For 7. 6. Scarborough, city assessor.
ne mas Kept politics, fees and favorit-
ishh out OF MS oftice. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
Who's Who?

Here is a thumbnail sketch Of
each candidate for the city offices,
for those voters who have not been
reading the political advertise
ments, wherein each ticket has ex-
tolled its merits:
RoWLETT PAINE. Born In Mem
phis. Left fatherless at years old.
Attended public school. working out
side school hours. Clerk in a wholesale
grocery at 81 a week Promoted as
years passed until at 80 years Of age
he Is secretary and treasurer Of the
same firm, Federal food administrator
for West Tennessee during war, Vice.
chairman of Red Cross, president Mem
phis Association of Credit Men, presi-
dent of Cotton States Merchants asso-
citation Born and lived all his life in
Memphis. Never sought or held pub
lie office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

J. J, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. politi.
clan, Member Of old and wealthy
family. Held first public office in 1884
County trustee two terms, mayor 1898
to 1904, two terms, Made IA unsuccess-
full races for office during past 10 years
Is making seventh race for mayor Now
holds office Of criminal court clerk, a
fee office to which he was elected last
year. Stands on his record. Voted in
Mississippi in 1915, but claims he never
relinquished his Memphis citizenship,
Has not resigned his office as clerk Of
CrimiualSCourt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

C, c, 1REEDEN--TeGncsse born
in eastern part Of state So years ago
Established small business when n
years oId, aud although later ne met
with financial reverses4 rc-established
himself, and Is now head Of mauufac.
turing drug firm and Of company
making chewing gun, Director oI
Chamber Of Commerce and active II
Liberty loan drives, and in church work
Member Of several of citys livest Give
organizations,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

JOHN q. EDGAR. Born in Alabama.
a poor boy. Is candidate for vice mayor
and fire and police commissioner Clt-
zen of Memphis for nearly 20 years
Head Of Edgar Morgan Co, wholesale
grain and feed dealers Chairman Of
home service section Of Hed Cross dur
ing war, chairman Of Industrial wei
fare committee of Chamber Of Com
merce Earned his living as worker in
cotton gin when a boy. Now one
Of directors of Red Cross.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01
1851 BEFORE COURTS
MARITAL IN LAST YEAR
CT These IS Per Cent Were Convicted
Says crowder in Annual
Report

Washington, Nov 27,-The rights OF
every man in the army from private
to general are well defined and estab.
lished by laws enacted by Congress or
by common law Maj Gen. Enoch
Crowder, Judge advocate general CT
he army today declared in his annual
report.t General Crowder made no
specific reference 10 the attack upon
his administration OF that Office by
former Brig. Gen. Samuel T. Ansell
once his assistant, but, in an appendix
gave detailed statistics covering mill
tary courts martial, tending to dis.
prove the accusation of severity.
During the last fiscal year 16,547 per-
sous were tried before general courts
martial and So per cent were convict.
ed or the charges against officers,
more than one.third comprised drunk
enneSs, absent without leave or con-
duct unbecc ming, an officer; in the
case OF enlisted men one-half the total
charges recorded were for desertion,
absent without leave, disobedience
md sleeping on post.
The report made public for the first
time an official summary Of the capt
al" cases occurring in the army since
April 8, 1917 the beginning of the war
period.
Death penalties were adjudged in
l45 cases from that date to June 80
1919, and execution WAS consummated
30 cases-1O in France and 20 in
he United States Murder was charg-
ID in two of these cases, murder and
nutiny in 10; assault in II and assault
and murder in three.
In no case according to the re-
port was capital sentence for
purely military offenSe carried into
execution
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01

when this laudable ambition could be
gratified, This opportunity did not
have to knock twice at the friends
DOOR SMr. ,Betchelder's father, know.
ing of the desire OF his sons friend
to speak in the old church soon had
occasion to help him The minister
who presided over the church, was
10 be absent on a certain Sunday and
the elder Batchelder suggested 10 those
who had charge OF furnishing a supply
that 1t would be a good idea to In
Ivite Mr.. Blank to preach which in.
vitation was accepted with aiacrity
The eVentful Sunday came, and
young Batchelder's friend stood in the
pulpit What his feelings were as he
faced the congregation Whose lips
may tell.' He launched forth in his
sermon or address with seeming con
tfidence, when all at once there came
forth as if propelled by catapult
the words, THE triune God" Young
Batchelder was very much perplex-
ed He did not Understandable his
ffpiend meant, or ii he did, ne made
up his mind to ask the speaker what
he meant by, THE .triune God" a
few days later, young Batchelder With
his friend was out on a fishing trip,
When lunch time came and they were
sitting in the shade. the younger.man
asked his friend the meaning OF the
words mentioned above. His friend
/ looked at him for few moments and
then very soberiy said. JIM. l didn't
know what those words meant had
read them in some paper or book and
| thought they would sound well and
Fl thought when | stood in the church
Il would give it TO thcIl"
; Long years have passed since that
summer time The elder friend has
lpassed from these scenes of time, but
Jim, after long and distinguished
career is seemingly as active and al
ert as ever; but undoubtedly there
are times as he sits alone and looks
down the vista of the past, there comes
to his mind those happy fishing days
and the words. "The triune God
q. John " d. S. Merrill
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Young and
IS. Everett Harwood and two children
returned Sunday from Boston where
they spent Thanksgiving and the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01
LIKED CORRESPONDING WORDS
5oyhood Friend of j. X Batchelde
Attempted to Preach

The erect figure OF James K Batch
cider, is Il. familiar ne on our streets.
Il is no eXaggerat.on to say that he.
Is awyer INACTIVE practice for over
lalf century has been and still is
one OF theS1kaGing lawyers in Vermont.
and rs a fnatssgsUf fact one WHO can
sustain lfnfisef| BIZ any court where
2ver he. mag aRpear. As a cross. oy-
1miner, Sirs'ffs 5sHsiiiy recognized as enc
" The foremost IL New England. his
cit had it's incipiency back III boy
hood days, for then his genial. aft
ABB q ways enabled INN to get what he
desired without hurting The feelings
of the one questioned
Recently, Mr., Batchelder. being in
a REMINISCENT, mood related to the
writer an incident which occurred
far bdck in boyhood days when he
was familiarity called by his assoc
iates, Jim" Mr. Batchoider had
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01
Congressional reot.

We make II a rule never TO tempt
he cupidity OF men, hut as there must
De exceptions 70 prove rules we here
y offer two his reward for the apprs-
Wnsion OF any reader of The Congress
'ional Record in whom That mlblica-
ION stirs less enthusiasm than IN US.
Houston Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-01

friend much older than himself, a
young man>of fine character unedue-
ated, but very ambitious, and one who
liked to appear in the limelight. This
friend particularly desired to preach
some day in the pulpit of the church
in the town where he resided.
In due time an opportunity came