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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21
DANCE AT ELKS' HALL

A number of young men of the city will give dance at the Elks hall Mon day evening. A great deal of interest is being taken in the dance as many of the college girls are at home for the Easter season, and there are many visit ing young ladies in the city. The check ing list includes the following: Misses Helen Drum, Willie Lee Smith, Frances McCambell, Emogene Maxwell, Willie J. Hollingsworth, Anna Tompkins, Kathryn Maddox, Christine Honeycutt, Olive White Marion Neal, Jim Counter, Rose bud McWilliams, Kathleen Coffee. Ethel Coffee, Ruth Ellison, Peggy Ellison, Elizabeth Johnson, Martha Lamar, Stacy Roberts, Leofa shannon, Marie Plemmens. Eva Taylor, Margaret Cunningham, Lo- rena Finder, Ruth Finder, Dessie Stew art, Marion Jeffries, Hazel Bissett, Ra- chel Ragsdale, Louise Harmon, Jessie Darling, Laura Richardson, Lorraine Den- negan, Marie Allen, Katherine Allen, Kathleen Cox, Louise Oliver, Margaret Norris, Lucille Long. Margaret Reynolds, Bessie Joyner, Thelma Huff. Caroline Harris. Bessie Dunlap, Maxine Gold berg, Cleo Pearson, Yankee Sibley, Naomi Jaffee, Lida Roberts and Margaret Col son.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Brannon and son of Redlands, Cal, are the guests of Mrs Brannons mother, Mrs. M. R. Mo Kinney.
 Dr. J. H. Blue has returned after sev- eral months spent in France in the med ical department of the army.
 Miss Marion Neal and Miss Rachel Ragsdale came up from the Woman's Col lege in Montgomery to spend the Easter holidays with their parents
 Henry NJ. Johnson of the ambulance company with the Fifth division, is visit ing relatives in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21
) 1zA7NIHI&!EINslEIEZJF NESAN Conducted By A9l0
 glgzAG ROY l.. &GaAIST- -ESsgM

It tens vividly the pathetic experience of a convict who. imprisoned through the machinations of a villain" obtains d parole to fight for his country, gives a fine account of himself in battle, and eventually is vindicated.
 There is not a moment without punch" and Afr. Farnums work is up to his best-which is saying much.
 As an added attraction funny Star comedy will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21
THE SITUATION IN
 B R U N SW ICK IS
 BECOMING NORMAL
By A.,oerr.a ~

Berlin, Saturday, April 19.-The situa- ton in Brunswick is becoming normal. Herr Merges, known as the president of the Brunswick Free State, was routed out of garret where he had been hid ing and arrested Other Spartacan lead CTS either are in concealment or in flight.
 Wire communication between Bruns- wick and Berlin has been re-established. A new cabinet has been established in Brunswick, made up of four majority so- cialists. two independents and one dem ocrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21

Mrs Lela Knight. aged 2S years, died at her residence at Lipscombe Sunday morning after long illness Mrs. Knight was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Sam Morrison Funeral services will be held at the Union Baptist church Monday afternoon at o'clock, the Rev. T. H. Steeley officiating. Interment will take place at Union cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21

The music club will hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. l.. l.. Yam, on Dartmouth avenue, Wednesday afternoon at S:30 O clock. The study of French composers will be continued, and the programme for the afternoon will be selections from French composers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21

The annual Easter dance of Alabama Circle No. so, of the Protective Home Circle, will be given Monday evening at the Woodmen hall on Third avenue. Prep arations are being made for the en- tertainment of a large crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21
THE MUSIC CLUB

Jarnette; Physical Fitness George Waller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-21
SHARP ELECTED MAYOR

Henry M Sharp has been elected to fill the office of mayor of Brighton made vacant by the death of Harry Ed wards a few weeks ago. Mir Sharp was the city clerk and was elected by the board of aldermen to the office of mayor Kelly Johnson, who was an alderman, was elected as clerk in the place of Mir. Sharp, Robert Donald being elected to fill the vacancy in the board of alder men.
 Troop No Bessemer Boy Scouts are having regular programmes at their meet ings on Friday evenings at the hall on Twentieth street. In addition to the ath- letic programme, they are arranging for speeches and music by the boys. Tho programme for Friday evening, April 25, is as follows: "Neatness," James Bran ley; Harm From Use of Cigarettes" George Rains; A Real Scout Tom De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
HOUSE TO ADJOURN
 TILL TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Montgomery. July 1s.-(SpeciaL) After a long discussion the house of representatives Friday afternoon agreed to adjourn until 2 o'clock Tues day afternoon The Senate will meet also on Tuesday.
 Speaker Merritt. turning the chair over to MT. Tompkins of Houston, in troduced a resolution, as drawn by the house rules committee, suggesting adjournment until o'clock Monday afternoon. MT. Van de Graft started the discussion against the resolution, stating that by adjourning unti; } o'clock the house would lose a half day. Several representatives engaged in the debate. and finally it was voted to adojurn until o'clock Tuesday aft ernoon, thus permitting the house members to go to their homes to trans act private business matters.
 The house will face the importan nt revenue bill next week The judiciary committee is expected to make a re- port on it during the first part of the week. pla cing it on the calendar for the middle of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
CRAFT STARTS FIGHT
 ON CONVENT RIII,

Montgomery, July 1s.-(Special )-Char- acterizing it as vicious legislation, which, if enacted, will violate ,ne spirit and in- tent of the United States constitution Senator John Craft or Mobile county Friday started a campaign against the so-called convent bill, which now Is be- fore the senate committee on education. The bill is one of series which is al- of authority to officehs to make inspec- tions, as often as they think best, of all private and public institutions, includ- ing Catholic convents.
 Senator Craft has been able to get public hearing of the measure for next Wednesday night. at w:lfch time delega- tions, opposed to it. from Mobile, Bir- mingham, Montgomery and other places will be heard. Mobile Is expected to send the largest deYegation. Fred I. Thompson, editor of the Mobile Register has been asked by Senator Craft to ap- pear before the senate committee. Per mission for a public discussion of the bill was given by Senator Archie Car michael of Colbert county, chairman of the committee on education
 The bill will result in a bitter fight in the senate, IS believed. It is being opposed by Senator Craft and other non Catholics. who say it is in violation of the spirit of the constitution.
 . Similar bills were introduced in the house by Representatives Dickson and Arnold of Jefferson county several days ago. They are still before the commit tee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
EQUALIZATION BOARD ABOL-
 ISHMENT BILL POSTPONED

Montgomery, July 1S.-(Special. )-Upon suggestion of the author, the Senate Fri day permitted postponement of action on the bill of Senator Watt Brown of St Clair county, which proposes to abolish all county boards of equalization in the state. The measure was on the senate calendar as a special order for 12 o'clock.
 Senator Brown, when the bill came up, asked for permission to amend it so as to make it effective from and after it's passage, instead of on September 1, 1919 In the course of the discussion it was brought out that the abolition of the boards was being considered by the state budget commission and the revenue bill Senator Brown then asked that the bill be permitted to go over, without losing it's place on the calendar.
 | The senator intimated Friday he would
 insist upon action if the matter is not | settled favoraby by the budget commis
 sion. It is understood mention of the boards is made in the revenue bill, which
 Is now before the house judiciary com l mittee.
 1 A bill by Senator Ellis of Dallas county, which authorizes his county to issue in- 1 terest-bearing warrants to holders of claims against the county. By vote of 27 to the bill was enacted, and sent | to the house without engrossment
 A substitute to the bill of Senator Craft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
RACING FIRES ARE NOW THREATENING NUMEROUS TOWNS
Famed by High Winds the Flames Jump From Forest to Forest, Continuing
 Spread of Destruction
By Associated Press

Spokane, July 1S.-Racing over noun tain ridges of western Montana and northern Idaho. forest fires which have been burning for more than week to- day continued to spread destruction and threatened several small towns which have been severed by the flames from communication with the United States forest service headquarters at Missoula, Mon
 The fire near Henderson, Mon, jumped the mountains into the Mullan gulch country, where there is said to be prac- tically no opportunity to stop it. The fire near St. Regis, Mont, crossed the Clark Fork river and nate today was spreading unchecked over a large area
 Only with favorable weather condi- tions is there any possibility of controll- ing the flames district forest service of- ficials said.
 It is costing the federal forest service s15, 900 daily to fight the fires in this dis trict, it was said besides the damage done to valuable timber and other prop erty. Extra frie fighters now in the field number 1500.
 It was reported that rne sheep caught yesterday at Alberton between two cross fires and destroyed numbered TOO. A fire on Ashley creek, in the Black Feet lOIoSl, Has OVOI oVuu acres.
 The Cedar creek fire was said to be the worst in the Kootenai forest although it is not spreading rapidly. An incen- diary fire which had caused consider able damage was reported in the Koo- tenai forest.
 One of the worst fires in the district was said to be in the Salmon Forest, just across the Idaho line. south of Dill lon. This fire is sweeping over the mountain on a six-mie front, with the wind blowing a hurricane to fan the flames.
 The ranch houses Orr Blue lake, near Priest river Idaho, were isolated by a forest fire covering four or five square miles.
 According to a report received at Newport, Wash. two or three ranch houses in the Cocolalla creek valley, be- tween Morton and Newport had been destroyed by fire.
 Sixty men on duty on the Lost Fork of Jordon creek, near Heron, Mont, lost their sleeping and eat.ng quarters when their camp was burned.
 Three million feet of white pine tim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

ing its introduction in the senate or transmission from the house. Another important clause provided that the reso- lution could not be rescinded without a majority vote of the senate, and that in tention of resembling must be given five calendar days before it's introduction.
 WEST ENTERS PROTEST
 Senator West of Jefferson entered a strong protest against immediate &C., ton on the Carmichael resolution, and it was referred to the rules committee, which soon made a favorable report on it. It will be on the calendar for tha next legislative day, which is Tuesday.
 The resolution follows:
 Resolved by the senate, That no res olutson of any kind, whether originating in the senate or house of representatives,, proposing the adoption or rejection of an amendment to the constitution of the United States, shall be considered or adopted by the senate until 10 calendar days after the introduction of said res olution in the senate, or until 10 cal enoar days from the ansmission of any joint resolution from the house prD- posing the adoption or rejection of said amendment
 Resolved, further, That this rule shall rot be suspended, amended. or rescinded except by a vote of a majority of the ne1nDeTS eltNltu lO lile SSIldtO WAilNAi shall be had on a resolution in writing, proposing the suspension, rescinsion or amendment of said rule, which resolution shall not be considered or adopted until after the lapse of five calendar days from the time of it's introduction"
 Adoption of the Carmichael resolu- tion will forever tie the hands of the ratificationists in the senate. The nineteen senators who voted against ratification of the amendment are said to have agreed to stick through it all,' ,' without changing their vote. This is a majority of the total number of sena- tors.
 MT. Carmichael is known to be mak- ing an efforts to block the path of the advocates of the measure who were hoping to ratify the amendment wher | they could win over at least two sena- tors and while others were absent i Should the resolution be successful i cannot be rescinded by majority O. 1 the members present The majority O. senators elected would have to.vote or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
G. o. P. SENATORS BEGINNING TO SEE
 LIGHT FOLLOWING
 PRESIDENTS TALKS
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tempt on Mir Wilson's part to influ- ence Senate opinion except as he might do so by presenting the facts back Of the treaty provisions. The Presidents S attitude was not belligerent one, the Kansas senator added, but rather re- fected a desire to impart information and answer all questions that senators might put to him.
 Senator McNary described his talk with the President as very pleasant and very instructive in showing what diverse problems the peace conference had confronting it. The Oregon sena- tor said most of their talk concerned Shantung and reservations, the latter subject drawing from the President expression that the adoption of any reservations whatever would open the door to like course on the part of other nations and might in the end disrupt the whole league plan.
 Other republican senators are ex- pected to be invited to the White House on Monday but so far as could be learned tonight the invitations had not yet been issued.
 In his talk with Senator Hitchcock, MT Wilson is believed to have again stated his position that a two-t thirds vote would be required to write reser- vations into the ratification resolu- tion. The opposition leaders have con- tended a majority would be sufficient, but MT. Hitchcock said tonight that Vice President Marshall, the Senates presiding officer.> was of the opinion that the two-thirds were necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
FREIGHT EMBARGO AL ONG ATLANTIC
 AND GULF COASTS
Attitude of Steamship Asso- citation and Seamen Very
 Friendly and End of
 Strike Expected Soon
By Associated Press

New York. July 18.-Coastwise steamship companies operating under federal control announced an embargo on freight today as a result of the marine strike along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts The United States rail- road administration forwarded the enn- bargo order to shipping points.
 The marine strikers demands were discussed for three hours this after noon at a conference between commit tees representing the International Seamens union and American steam ship association, after which the own CTS committee informed the labor lead- CTS the terms would be taken under advisement and presented to the full membership of the steamship associa- tion at a meeting. Union leaders de- clared the attitude of both sides was extremely friendly and that settie- ment "seems near at hand-'
 At the conference the union leaders produced a copy of a new agreement they claimed had been entered into be- tween the union and several steam ship companies which have made sep arate arrangements. The first clause, demanding that preferential employ ment be given union seamen. was one of the stumbling blocks. Other work CTS suggested that this be amended so as to give preferential employment to Americans first and union men second. The strike leaders later asserted this suggestion had been flatly rejected, as the union had previously made such a compromise offer and the ship own CTS had turned 1t down.
 The question of wages and working conditions was set aside until the pref erential question is settled.
 Oilers, water tenders and firemen of the municipal ferry boats running be- tween Battery park and Staten Island went on strike late this afternoon without a word of warning. Thou sands of Staten Island residents were unable to reach their homes until the craft were manned by the police. It was said the strike had no connection with the deep water marine workers controversy.
 Public Service Commissioner De- Laney announced tonight a temporary agreement has been reached with the striking ferry boat workers by whicn they would return to work until Mon day, when their grievances will be laid before Mayor Hylan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
FAVORABLE REPORTS ON
 BANKING BILLS

Montgomery. July 1S.-(Specia1.)- Favorable reports were made to the senate Friday by the committee on banking and insurance on several bills introduced last week which relate to better management of banking insti- tutions. One bill. by MT. Moore, per mits banks to transact the customary business on legal holidays with the ex- ception of Sundays. Another by Mir Espy will authorize any bank or trust company, incorporated under Alabama laws to become a member of the Fed eral Reserve Bank. subjecting them to all restrictions placed by the govern ment law regulating the Federal Re serve Banks. MT. Briscoe's bill, favor ably reported, win authorize solvent banks to volun tarily nquidate. A me- thod for liquidating is provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
MORE SPEED IN THE
 LEGISLATURE NECESSARY

Montgomery, July 1s.-(Special)-Th legislature of Alabama must speed up.
 This word has been sent through the halls of the two houses, and the various committees, getting bills upon their n- troduction for favorable or unfavorable action, must arrange to make some dis position of them. The senate and house, it is understood, have little work to oo now until some work is done by the committee.
 Hundreds of bills have been introduced ir the house and more than 300 in the senate. but many have not yet been con- sidered by the committees.
 The house next week will take up for consideration, section by section, the large revenue bill, which, if adopted. will increase the annual revenue of Ala bama approximately A,000,0oo It is estl- mated that 1t will require three weeks to either enact or kill the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
NEW FLEET WAITS FOR CIGNAL THAT
 WILL START TT ON
 TRIP TO PACIFIC
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the world. the mightiest fleet the united States had ever goaten together previous to that time. was almost in- significant in comparison with the new Pacific force
 He commented on the fact that the new west coast fleets tonnage. 534,- 142 tons, will be more than twice as great as that of the ships assembled In 1907 under command of Admiral Robley D. Evans and said that while the most powerful vessel in the fleet that went around the world mounted four 12-inch guns with a maximum ef- fective range of 10000 yards, the New Mexico, Admiral Rodmans flagship. and several other vessels of the Pa cific fleet had batteries of twelve 14- inch guns capable of penetrated arrnor at 10000 yards
 Mir Daniels, in commenting on the advance in naval science achieved since the fleet went around the world. pointed out that while the 1907 force was greatly restricted in it's cruising radius by reason of using coal for fuel. Admiral Rodman's vessels for ths most part were oil-burners, while the New Mexico is electrically propelled. an innovation almost undreamed of in Admiral Evans time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

At F o'clock Friday, the time set apart for consideration of the measure in the house, Representative Lynne of Morgan county, who has been non ,connmittal, in troduced resolution, postponing action on the amendment. The resolution pro- vided that five days notice must be given before the measure is brought again before the house. This was prearranged by the opposition and ratificationists, and the agreement to postpone was unanimous, after few complications had been made clear.
 But across in the senate, Senator Car michael and the majority were making a brave effort to say the last sad rites" over suffrage in Alabama. His resolu- ton proposed that no amendment should be voted upon until after 10 days follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
OPPONENTS TRYING TO KILL AMENDMENT PERMANENTLY; RESOLUTION REQUIRES FIVE DA YS NOTICE N THE HOUSE

the resolution to rescind the Carmich- ael measure.
 Suffragists have met defeat on every point in the senate. In the house they have won several minor victories. but they are known to be fearful that the senate will tie their hands in such a manner they cannot hope to win a victory at this session of the legisla- ture, which has only twenty three more legislative days.
 In the house the opponents and those favoring the amendment met and agreed to postpone it. Either side may give five days notice and bring it up. But with the senate standing pat on its vote of Friday it is doubt ful if the representa- tiyes will give con sideration to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

of Mobile, relating to the city's pay
 ment of half the cost of maintaining
 the juvenile court was adopted by vote
 of 25 to 0. The substitute was similar to the original bill. A local stock law bill. affecting one beat in Lauderdale county, was enacted.
 Senators argued the senate joint reso- lution of MT. Briscoe, which provides for the appointment of committee from the house and senate, whose duty it will
 he to consider the question of supervision,
 care, maintenance and control of county slmshouses. The measure was defeated by a vote of 16 to 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Changes Announced by
 Western Union Office

The Birmingham office of the Western Union Telegraph and Cable company will become virtually a superintendency in itself after August 1, according to a statement made by local executives of that office yesterday afternoon.
 Affairs that are now reported to and handled by the district superintendent with headquarters in Meridian, Miss, will be handled by the local office or be re- ported direct to the general manager iE Atlanta. Ensley and Bessemer will come Under the local Birmingham office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
ENSLEY SERGEANT
 WINNER OF D. S. e.
By A,seelatsd Prs,,

Washington, July 1S.-The War Department today announced that the distinguished service cross had been awarded to Colonel James Fl. Reeves, East Lake. Ga.; Sergeants J. c. Garth, POS Haynes street, At- lanta, Ga.. and Walter K. Chilex, Ensley. Ala.. and Private John c. Carter, 2317 Park street, Columbia, s. 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Senate Making Effort
 To Say Last Sad Rites
 OUer Suffrage v, State
Adoption of Carmichael Resolution Will Forever Tie Hands of Ratificationists In Senate Nineteen Opponents Agree to
 "Stick Through It APP
By WILLIAM L. GORMLEY

Montgomery July 18- (Special)-Whie representatives reaching postpone action the Susan B. Anthony amendment and fixing specifications that could be brought before the house by either side without the suffrage opposition leader the senate Friday administer what appears be chloroform which the suffrage amendment from coming again the The Thursday defeated the by of fn1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
WOMAN FLYER IS
 KILLED IN FALL
By Assse..ted Pres.

Paris, July ls-tHavas.)-Bar- oness de Ia Roche. the French aviatress. was killed in an air. plane accident at the airdrome ct Crotoy thfs afternoon. The bar onesss was f1ying with . pas seaser when tAe accident occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Baby's Second Summer

GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct the Stomach and Bowel Troubles and it is absolutely harm less Can be given to infants with perfect safety. See directions on the bottle BOG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

Der has been destroyed by fire on Steamboat creek, in the Occur d'Alene forest, according to a report to forest officials About 20O,OO005o feet additional was menaced by the same fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Georgia, Alabama. Mississippi, local thundershowers. probably Saturday and Sunday; moderate temperature; moderate south winds.
 Tennessee, local thunderskowers, Satur- day and Sunday, not much change in temperature.