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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Rev. E. G. Mackey to
 Be "Y" Speaker at the
 Strand Theatre Today
Isaac Morris Will Sing Solo Illustra- ted with Beautiful Stereopticon
 Views

Rev E. c. Mackey, pastor of the First Methodist church of Fairfield will be the speaker at the Y. M. c. A., mems s meeting Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Strand theatre. The subject of his ad- dress will be "The Boy Who Went, or A. w. o. L.
 At the close of the address there will be given a world-famous Gospel song. ''The Ninety and Nine,' sung by Isaac Morris, and illustrated with beautiful stereopticon views.
 MT. Mackey was at one time professor of English at Birmingham college, and served aa building secretary in Y. M, C. A, service at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga. for over year, and at the last conference of the Methodist churches was sent to the First Methodist church at Fairfield Rev. Mackey is one of the most interesting and forceful speakers in the district, interspersing his ad- dresses throughout with Irish wit and humor.
 Isaac Morris sings at the Church of the Advent, and is one of the best ten7 ors in the south. This meeting bids fair to be one of the best of the series be- ing held at the Strand theatre by the Y. M. c, A., and all men are cordially invited to attend by J. H. McAfee, re- ligious work director of the local Y. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

arpointed division superintendent, with headquarters In Atlanta. In 1901 he was elected general manager, and in l903 vice president and general manager. When In 1906 the growth of the business necessi- tated tho separation of the two offices he reiinquished the duties of general man ager, devoting himself to the executive work of the vice presidents office.
 In 1909 he was elected president Of the Southern Bell company, and in 1912 he was elected president of the Cumberland Telephone company, both of which im- portant offices he now holds.
 J. EPPS BROWN
 J Epps Brown, who is to succeed Colo neI Gentry as president of the Southern group of Bell Telephone companies, is a native of South Carolina, having been born in Newberry, S. C., although he has been a resident of Georgia for more than 20 years.
 During his career with the telephone industry MT. Brown has won and retained the confidence and esteem of officials and er ployes alike. His door is open to the most humble worker and his reputation for fair-mndedness has gained him the sincere affection of the entire telephone organization. In the activities of busy life he has found time to take part in business and social affairs in his home city. A member of the leading social clubs, he is also prominent in the affairs OF the Chamber of Commerce. in which he is a member of the board of directors, and is also a director of the Atlanta Ma tional bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
PRESIDENT URGED IOD|SCUSS HIGHER
 UTILITIES RATES
Many Street Car, Gas and Electric Companies Ask for More Speed in Con-
 sideratiOn of Cases
By Associated Press

Washington, March 1.-Yrgent need for prompt consideration of the application Of public utilities for higher charges is a subject which President Wilson has been urged to discuss in his address to state governors Monday. Through the war finance corporation and directly to the President, many street car and in teurban companies, gas, electric and other utilities corporations have ap- pealed for some federal action to stim- ulate city councils, state utilities com missions and other local authorities to expedite consideration of their cases. Some officials today expressed belief the President would renew his suggestion of last fall that these local authorities hasten action.
 With the level of wages. particularly on street car lines, still going up slight ly. in some case under orders from the war labor board, and with the prices of materials remaining high, utilities pro- test that they cannot avoid bankruptcy without higher rates
 Representative of utility companies have conferred with war finance corpor- ation directors within the last few weeks, but have been unable to obtain loans, as the corporation has now prac7 tically ceased making new credits, ex- cept to railroads.
 Officials of the corporation have pre- Sented what they consider a serious sit- nation to President Wilson and Secre- .ary Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Progress Made Toward Averting Resumption of
 New York HarbOr Strike
ev As,oc,ated Press

New York, March 1.--Marked prog ress toward averting resumption of the strike of 16,O00 harbor workers was reported tonight after a four hour conference Of the strike .comrnit- tee of the marine workers utilization with representatives of the New York boat owners association, United States railroad administration. and army and navy transportation services.
 Paul Bonynge. counsel for the boat owners at whose suggestion the con- ference was held. announced that ne waved aloft the olive branch" but de- clined to disclose the nature of the proposal he had made.
 Union leaders said, however, MT. Bonynge had offered a 10 per cent wage increase but they declined to discuss his proposal with reference to their demand for an eight-hour day. The latter question is regarded as the more serious.
 The opinion of those attending the conference. however, appeared to be that definite agreement would be reached at continuation of the con- ference Monday.
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Col. W. T. Gentry, president ct the southern group of Bell Telephone com panies with headquarters in Atlanta, will retire from office and from active busi- ness life on April IA. his sixty-fifth birth day.
 His resignation was rendered fellow ing the annual meeting of the board of directors, at which he had been reelected for another term. It was accepted with reluctance and ends a brillinat career of more than 46 years in the telephone and allied industries.
 Epps Brown, first vice president, will succeed Colonel Gentry as president
 J. M B. Hoxsey, second vice president and treasurer, will become first vice pres- ident and treasurer.
 George J. Yundt, chief engineer will become second vice president and assume the operating duties formerly performed by MT. Brown.
 Sincere expressions of regret followed Colonel Gentry's announcement of his re- tirement, and there were hearty congrat- ulations for MT. Brown and the. other officials who are to be given new honors.
 RETIREMENT EXPECTED
 It is not matter of surprise to Colonel Gcntry's intimate friends and associates that he should retire at this time. He had planned to retire five years ago on his sixtieth birthday, but improved health and new problems convinced him 1t was his duty to remain in office. The subject has been under continuous consideration, and he has been pursuaded, for one req son or another. to remain in active busi- ness life.
 Colonel Gentry was born in Gordon
 nVnf0 h telegraph service at the age of 16 at Charlottesville, Va. In 1884 he was sent to Atlanta as manager. In 1890 he was appointed assistant superintendent of the Georgia division of the Bell system in addition to his duties as manager of the Atlanta office During 1893 and 1894 he had charge of practically all of the con- struction work of the Southern Bell com pany in four states. When the construc- tior departmen of the company was or ganized in 1895 he became general super intendent of construction. In 1899 he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Southern Congress for League of Nations Held
 Final Meeting Yesterday
By Associated Press

Atlanta, March 1.-The series of nine meetings throughout the country under the auspices of the league to enforce peace by which arguments for the league of nations was brought before thousands of American citizens came to a close here tonight with local labor leaders and former President Taft telling of ''labor's demands for a league of nations"
 The league, of which President Wilson was the principal proponent at the Paris peace conference, was endorsed today in resolutions adopted by delegates to the southern congress for the league of na- tions as the gathering of representative men and women from Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia and Flor ida was termed. The resolutions asserted that constitution or covenant for the establishment of such a league may well prove to be the most important act of human history and declared "such a league cannot be formed unless the United States is party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
 AMENDMENT GETS
 FAVORABLE REPORT
Objection Prevents Commit tee Report From Being Presented to Senate,
 However
By Associated Press

Washington, March 1-Favorable re- ports on the compromise resolution for submission of an equal franchise consti- tutional amendment to the states were ordered to day by both the Senate and House woman suffrage committee, but when Chairman Jones sought to present the Senate committees report tonight, Senator Wadsworth of New York, re- publican, objected and the report re- mained with the committee.
 While conceding that a filibuster or congestion of legislation in the Senate night prevent consideration of the reso- lution at this session, advocates of the measure expressed confidence 1t would be adopted before adjournment.
 Senator Jones said tonight, however, no plans looking to the consideration of the resolution had been made.
 The senator explained all plans were being held in abeyance until pairs could be arranged for absent senators and some agreement reached with adminis- tration leaders regarding time for call ing it up.
 Senator Gay of Louisiana announced today he would vote for the compromise resolution and advocates of the measure said his vote would give them the nec- essary two-thirds majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Local Datc
D. Soldiers Petition Asks
 Release of All Political
 Prisoners Being Held
Rv Associated Press

Washington. March IA petition signed by 249 soldiers and sailors who have seen active service, requesting the immediate refease of all political pris- oners now held in prison because of their refusal to take part in the war, or because of their expression of opin- ion adverse to the part the United States has played" was presented to Secretary Baker today and transmitted by him to President Wilson without rec ommendation.
 "We ask this as an act of simple justice" the petition said. We feel that 1t little befits the nation which has assumed leadership in the worlds democratic strivings to hold its politi- cal dissenters in prison when such other countries as Russia, Germany and to considerable extent, Italy, have released theirs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
ZION|STS THANKED BY HUMILITY FOR
 PRESIDENT WILSON
Local Organization Wires President Thanks for His Part in Forming League
 of Nations
By Associated Prsss

Secretary Joseph Tumuity has acknowl- edged for President Wilson the following resolution sent by wire to the President by the Birmingham Zionist district
 President Woodrow Wilson. Vice President Thomas Marshall Senator John Fl. Bankhead, Senator oscar W. Under wood. Hon. William Howard Taft:
 Whereas, The time has arrived in which the most momentous question thar has ever faced civilization is being pre- sented to the peoples or the world for solution; namely. the formation of league of nations that shall make the in- terests of humanity everywhere the chief object of it's striving; therefore
 Be it resolved, By the Birmingham Zionist district that an expression of its sympathy with the aspirations of such g. league be forwarded to the great cham pions of humanity the world over who are seeking to carry into effect the in- most hopes and dreams that are vaguely but deeply stirring in the hearts and minds of plain people throughout the world; and more especially does the Bir- ningham Zionist district wish to eX- press it's appreciation and heartfelt grat- itude to the President of the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02

States. Woodrow Wilson, and to it's ex- President, William Howard Taft. as un- selfish protagonistS in behalf of this Jew ish ideal dreamed or and foretold by the prophets in Israel more than 2000 years ago. Zionists the world over, as seeking to revivify and give renewed birth to the best and finest ethical and spiritual ideals of Judaism rejoice that here in America there should have begun the movement which will bring the thought and feel ing of all nations into deep accord with the eternal aspirations of the Jewish peo- pie.
 "Wherefore, In behalf of Jews who view this great movement for the eman- cipation of all peoples as giving them the opportunity to live anew in the land of their fathers and to embody in their daily lives the universal principles of their faith, the Birmingham Zionist district expresses it's fervent hope for the suc- cess and perpetuity of the league of na- tions. l. ABELSON, Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
HOW SOOTHING POSLAM FEELS ON FIERY SKIN

Nothing that you can apply to ail- ing, itching, irritated skin can be more welcome than Poslam, for its relief is imm ediate. Angry surfaces are soothed. cooled, pacified. These quick indica- tions of benefit, showing that Poslam is taking hold, have made many sufferers glad. And this directness-this getting right at the trouble-is a quality note worthy in Poslam. Try for those pim- pies, that rash, itching eczema. scalp scale, any disordered condition.
 Sold everywhere For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th St., New York City
 Urge your skin to become clearer, fairel, healthier by the use of Poslam Soap the tonic soap for the skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast By Associated Press


 Washington, March 1.--Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Cloudy Sunday and Monday, moderate temperature.
 Georgia: Cloudy Sunday and Mon- day, mild temperature
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Sunday; Monday threatening with probably rain; not much change in temperature.
 Local Datc
 For the 24 hours ending at P. nl., March 1, 1919:
 Highest temperature 57 Lowest temperature ........... 2S Mean temperature ............... AZ Normal temperature e............. 52 Deficiency in temperature since January l 1.l5 Rainfall ..s........ U Total rainfall since Jan. 1 Ill. 43 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1 1.21 Relative humidity, D. m. ........ 73
 12 noon 40
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
To Dismantle Oglethorpe Buildings By Associated Press

Chattanooga. Tenn. March Ion recommendation of General Scott. com mander at Fort Oglethorpe. 400 build ings at the camp are to be dismantled at once, This will probably be fol- lowed by the tearing away of the en- tire military establishment at Chicka- mauga Park with the exception of hos pitfalls and barracks and the buildings which were maintained there during neace times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-02
Railroad Schedule

Arrival and departure of passenger trains. The following schedule figures published informs ton and not guaranteed.
 Central Standard Tfme)
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08
Tuesday
GUESTS OF MR. AND

GUESTS OF MR.. AND
MRS. w. p. AHART
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cheney and daugh.
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Noel
Harris of Fort Collins, spent Saturday
and Sunday as the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. w. P. Ahart.
SPENT THE WEEKEND
AT WETMoRE, COLO.
Mrs B E Harl and little grandson,
Harl Watson. returned Monday from
Wetmore, Colo. where they spent the
weekend with the latter.s parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Watson.
FORMER cANoNiTEs GUARD
AERoPLANE FIELD
The Pueblo High School Cadets
were detailed to guard the flying field
at Pueblo on Saturday, and no one
was permitted to cross their lines
without a pass. The man in charge
of the cadets was Maj. Fred Huling,
former Canon City boy, who married
Miss Cissna, Canon City girl. Maj.
Huling is commandant of the cadets
in Pueblo and has made good there.
One of the cadets was Rogers Under
wood, son of. Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. I'm
derwood, who lived In Canon City for
several years.
MORE NEW RESIDENTS
FOR CANON CITY
Mr.. and Mrs C. J. Logan. for many
years past residents of the Cripple
Creek district. have removed to Canon
City to make their home, and have
taken the cottage at 200 North Sec
ond street. Mrs. Logan is sister OF
Mrs. John Chetelat.
HERE FROM cOALDALE
ON BUSINESS VISIT
George A. Wickens and Finis
Parks motored to Canon City Sunday
from Coaldale. and are spending q
few days here on business.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

DIR. and Mrs. e. c. Webb entertained
at three tables of FIVE hundred at
their home on Harrison avenue last
night A consolation prize was award
ed to the couple receiving the lowest
score. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowen
were the recipients. The house was
decorated in lavender and white lilacs,
and after cards refreshments were
served.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Potter of 357
Park avenue. Lincoln Park, were host
and hostess at delightful social gath
ering Friday evening complimentary
to Ralph Middlemiss. who returned
home few days ago from military
service with Gen. Pershing's army
overseas. The house was attractiveiy
decorated with patriotic colors for the
occasion and the setting was charm
ing one for such an assemblage. Some
of the guests had already arrived
when surprise party. consisting Of
members of the Christian Endeavof
Society Of the First Presbyterian
church put In an appearance. much to
the pleasure and satisfaction of all.
The entertainment program, COM
posed largely Of musical numbers, was
given by the Endeavorers and was a
pleasing one. This feature OF the
evening was followed by social time.
which everybody enjoyed. Refresh
ments OF ice cream and cake were
served. Another hour OF such ssso-
citation would have been gladly vel
coined by all present. but as the time
was late the guests departed for their
homes after expressing to the host
and hostess their appreciation OF the
hospitality extended to them and the
enjoyable social time the nfIair had
Afforded.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

The members OF the Sunday school
of the Methodist church entertained
at party last night at the home OF
Eloene Emory on Hazel avenue for
Miss Katherine Sims. who will leave
with her mother tomorrow for their
old home in Tennessee. Those pres
ent were Evelyn Balman. Irene Batch
elor Mildred Shepherd. velda Nor
ton, Katherine Sims. Eloene Emory
and Bessie McQuown, teacher.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08
LEFT MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR UEADVIllE ON BuSINE!


Senator Matt N. Lines. who came
here from Denver to look after some
business matters in connection with
his position as special engineer and
inspector for the State Utilities Com
mission, left Monday afternoon for
Leadville and the Western slope. SEN
ators Lines spent several days last
week at Westcliffe and points in the
Wet Mountain valley.
ATTENDED FUNERAL OF OLD
FRIEND AT La JARA, COLO.
Mrs. G. H. Smith left yesterday for
La lara. Colo, to attend the funeral
of an old-time friend of the family, the
late d. A. Gibbs.
BIG DINNER AT ST. MIcHAEL's
HALL THURSDAY EVENING
The Ladies OF the Altar Society of
st. Michaeis church are preparing
big dinner to be served from to 8
Thursday evening at the parochia1
school hall on Macon avenue. Every
body welcome. Tickets so cents. 107-2t
is THE GUEsT.oF
CANON CITY FRIENDS
Miss Irene Sherman of Denver, who
has been visiting her aunt and uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Henry OF Florence.
is in Canon City for few days the
guest of friends
FLORENCE PEOPLE TAKE
IN SCENIC DRIVES
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Van Eaton were
among the many Florence people who
witnessed the airplane flight Satur-
day at Pueblo. Miss Lucille Popejoy
and James Floyd returned home with
them and spent Sunday taking in the
tom Canon. Miss Lora Silkett Joined
the party In this city.
TAKE YOUR PENNIES
WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING
| 1t is a good idea to carry a good
supply of pennies along while out on
shopping trip. Since the govern
ment tax went into effect they are
necessary in many purchases and 1t is
difficult for the merchants to keep a
supply on hand at all times. Some
of the merchants put pennies away
I for which to pay the government tax,
hut J. w. Yelton OF Florence says he
rses beans which plan keeps the pen
nies in circulation. The collection of
the tax is quite problem, but as time
goes On it will be greatly simplified
through constant use.
is RECOVERING FROM
SEVERAL SERIOUS INJURIES
2. B. Spurgeon, who is superintend-
ent OF the state road camp near Glen
wood Springs. and who lives at GOA
Pike avenue, was seriously hurt a
short time ago by landslide while
in the performance of his duties. His
right arm wass broken, the left wrist
was sprained and he suffered a severe
scalp wound in addition to general
bruises. He is doing very well at
present in the hospital at Glenwooi
Springs, and indications are that he
will make full recovery. Mrs.
Spurgeon, who has been with him
since he was injured. has returned
home.
WE CALL THIS
II A GENUINE GIFT
H Mrs. Fay Moore OF 726 Whipple
avenue received beautiful vlctorola,
the gift OF her mother, Mrs. NJ. Bech-
told Of Bellaire, Mich.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08
MAKING LAWN BEAUTIFUL
WITH PRETTY EIOwE as

A green lawn Is pretty. bus Il be-
comes beautiful when IL Is bordered
with flowers, and following out this
idea Mrs. G. 4. Peasants OF 4o5 North
Third street, has planted sweet peas.
honeysuckic. dahiias and nasturtlums
about the lawn and fence OF her home.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08
Rupo AVENUE PROPERTY
BEING eEAuTiFiEp

Mrs. Ben Shaffer. who recently pur-
chased the property at 31s R1dd ave
nue.. has had gas and electricity in
stalled. and in addition to remodeiing
the interior and exterior and applying
plenty OF paint. she Is adding the nm
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

Mrs. Kenzie Bates Edmunds is en-
tertaining a few friends at a O'Clock
dinner at the home. of her mother.
Mrs. Sheriff., on Mystic avenue, this
evening.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08
SOCIETY

Mrs. T. J. lyman entertained Is
guests at dinner at her home Sunday
evening.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

Mrs. Frank McGee very charmingly
entertained IL ladies at l O'Clock
luncheon at her home Tuesday after
noon for out-of-town guests, Mrs.
Mary Wilson and Mrs. Esmiol of Colo
RADIO Springs. Pink tulips were used
for table decorations, and delicate
pink and green French baskets filled
with nuts and candy were used as
favors.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

The Weekly Record -Cann6s reacIaes
J rich asid tor Canon msEchaa&e. &.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-05-08

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. lyman and little
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. George Rocka-
fellow and son, Gerald. Mrs. T. D
Palmer. Mrs. Sheriff.. Mrs Kenzie
Bates Edmunds, Mrs. Esmiol, Miss
Hende sshot, Ethel Young and Hal
Bullen of Denver motored to Eight
Mile Park Sunday and enjoyed pic
mic dinner.