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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
c. J. PALMER RESIGNS
 AS SECRETARY OF
 PROTECTIVE LIFE
We'll Known Life Insurance Man to Enter the Mortgage Loan
 Field Here

c. J. Palmer secretary of the Pro- tective Life Insurance company since its organization in 1907. has resigned his position. effective February 1. to enter the mortgage loan field. He will represent in his new work local as well as eastern connections.
 Prior to his connection with the Pro- tective Life Insurance company MT. Palmer was connected with the home offices of the Prudential at Newark, N. J., and the Massachusetts Mutual at Sprinfigeld, Mass, and has been in the life insurance business for 26 years.
 MT. Palmer has made his home in Bir- mingham for the past II years and has always taken an active part in all pa triotic campaigns, as well as in all undertakings for the benefit of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Jos. B. Kaufman Will Direct L0veman's Mems
 Clothing Department

Loveman, Joseph and Loeb announce the acquisition to their mems clothing department of Joseph B. Kaufman' former merchandising manager of the Stumpf & Langhoff stores of Milwau- kee. MT Kaufman having been made manager of this department, and IS now preparing to make extensive lm- provements in the department.
 MT. Kaufman was with the Stumpf & Langhoff stores for seven years, and is one of the most up-to-date and en- terprising men in his line in the trade. He speaks very highly of his impress sions of Birmingham, and believes that the field here for a modern mems clothing department, handling only the very highest class garments is very promising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
MASS MEETING AT
 ST. ELIAS HALL
 TONIGHT AT 8

A mass meeting for the purpose of rais- ing funds for the relief of war sufferers in the near east will be held at St. Elias church hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The call for the meeting was made by the Phoenician club, whose membership is made up of Syrian residents of Birming- ham and vicinity.
 A number of speakers will tell of the atrocities committed upon their people by the Turks, who have misruled Syria and other Christian peoples Tn that part of the world for ages past.
 Articles that have been donated to the relief of the suffering Syrians will be auctioned off and the proceeds turned over to the proper committee.
 J. Mercer Barnett, chairman of the local committee in charge of the campaign for raising funds for relief in the near east, has given fthe Phoenician club permis- sion to hold this meeting.
 The committee in charge of arrange ments consists of Rodger Bite George Zyve and Tony Boporjoush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
JUDGE LATADY TO
 ADDRESS KIWANIS
 CLUB TUESDAY
Roll Call Will Be a Feature of the Meeting-New Members to Be Introduced

Judge A. Latady will be the medium through which eloquence will be injected into the speaking programme of the Xii wanis club Tuesday at the regular lunch con meeting at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock Judge Latady will speak on 'Alsace-Lorraine," giving some valuable information on these countries which have so recently been freed of German rule and returned to their own native land.
 The secretary, in the weekly kiwanian, describes the roll call which will be a fea ture of the luncheon this week, as d "hair-curling roll can," and it is to be deducted from this statement that 1t IS going to curl somebody's hair to get away with it.
 There will be an attendance prize as usual, and two new members, Dr. Charles A. Brown, principal of the Birmingham high school, and J. Frank Knox, pho tographer, will be introduced. The com mittee chairmen of the various subcom- mittees will be announced at this meet ing and other matters pertaining to the convention, which will meet here on May 20, 21 and P will be discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Public Library Complies List of Social Hygiene
 Books and Pamphlets

The public library has completed new list of books and pamphlets on social hygiene which is now ready for use. The recent lectures of Dr. Julia Crotty have done much to stimulate interest in this work
 Following is the completed list:
 Addams, New Conscience and An- cient Evil;' Bigelow, Sex Education;" Foster. Sex Hygiene;" Foster. Social Emergency" F'orel Sexual Ques- tions;" Galloway, Biology of Sex" Hall, Sex Training in the Home;" Hood. "For Girls and the Mothers of Girls" Steinherdt, Ten Sex Talks to Girls" Thompson, Problems of Sex.
 Pamphlets-Chapman, Nations Call to Young Women;" New Jersey State Department of Health, Parents Part" Ulrich-"Girls' Part;' Ulrich, Mothers of America" United States public health service Problem of Sex Educa- tion in Schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
MRS. U. D. MOONEY'S FUNERAL YESTERDAY IN NEW ORLEANS

Birmingham friends of pr. and Mrs. U. D. Mooney are today mourning the loss of Mrs. Mooney, whose death occurred in New Orleans Friday night, the funeral having taken place in New Orleans yes terday afternoon.
 Mrs. Mooney is survived by her husband and three children, sister, Mrs. Dr. w. T. Berry of New Orleans and two broth ers Alex and Gordon Cecil of this city. she having been Miss Floy Cecil before her marriage to Dr. Mooney. While her husband was pastor of the Second Pres- byterian church here for 13 years she made many warm friends who have not as yet recovered from the shock caused by the news of her death. Six years ago she removed to New Orleans when Dr.. Mooney was called to the pastorate Of the Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
COMMUNITY SING TODAY REMINISCENT
 OF HISTORIC DAYS
Anniversary of Lees Birth to Be Fea- tured at Jefferson This After
 noon-Allsop Directs Sing
Of Birmingham, Ala. Statement December S1, IBIS
 RES0IIRlES

As today is the anniversary of Rob- ert E. Lee the community sing pro- gramme to be presented at the Jeffer- son theatre this afternoon at o'clock will be reminiscent of the south in the historic days of 1S61-65
 Stephen Allsop will be the community director for the occasion and c. R. Klenk will lead the community orches- tra as usual.
 Many features of the programme are especially attractive and the attend ance will doubtless tax the capacity ol the theatre. Mrs. w. J. Adams, chair man of the community committee, ex- tends a cordial invitation to all vet eranS and the sons and daughters o1 veterans, also all visiting soldiers tC be present Seats will be reserved for them.
 The full programme follows:
 1. March, Freedom for All For ever," lillian, orchestra.
 9 Fantasie, "A Vision of Salome, Lampe, orchestra. ica," everybody.
 4. "onward, Christian Soldiers everybody.
 5. Selection, "Chin Chin Chow" Nor ton, orchestra.
 6. Soprano solo, "Verdun," Miss Daisy Rowley, Miss Eloise Allen, Miss Lowela Hanlon at the piano.
 2. Do Your Part, everybody.
 8. "Tenting Tonight" everybody.
 g. (a) Sextette, Prom Lucia," Doni- xetti, (b) quartet, From Rigoletto, Verdi, orchestra.
 10. Dixie" everybody.
 stNhep YOl1 and Were Young Maggie Carry Me Back to Old Vir- xiny." "Old Oaken Bucket" MT. Ower Gillespie, the Community Sing Male quartet.
 12 American sketch, Down South,' Mydleton, orchestra.
 Is. Galaxy of Heroes, o. T. Dozier read by Thomas Dozier.
 IA. ''Star-Spangled Banner" every body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Birmingham Auto Club Members to Assist
 Gadsden Organization

A large delegation from the Birming- ham Automobile club will go to Gads- den tomorrowS afternoon. where they will assist in the organization of a club in that city.
 For sometime the local organization has been in communication with mem bers of the Gadsden Rotary club re- garding the organization of an auto mobile club and everything is in readi- ness for tomorrow night Members of the Chattanooga Automobile club will also be present, and the visiting dele gations will be entertained at dinner.
 President H. M. Dozier of the local club stated that at least 20 members from Birmingham would make the trip to Gadsden and it is probable that the party will go on to Chattanooga Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Prisoners Charged
 With Capital Offenses Arraigned in Court

Prisoners whose trials were previously set for the week of January 27. were ar raigned in the criminal division of the circuit court before Judge Romalne boyo yesterday morning.. Fourteen capital cases are set for the week and all of the defendants entered pleas of not guilty. The cases are as follows: Brady Howell murder; Percy Dunlap, murder; Boyo Jackson, murder; Solomon Wilson, mur- der; Ed Leake, robbery; Ed Leake, mur- der: Solomon Wilson, robbery; Solomon Wilson. murder; Lillian Banks, murder; William Giles murder; Sonny Boy But Ter. murder; Prince Marable, murder Sventy cases, 70 appealed cases from re- corder's court, three felonies aud two misdemeanors were disposed of the past week. The grand jury reconvenes Tues- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Furniture Dealers Protest on Art Materials Use
 in Local Public Schools

Birmingham furniture dealers have pro- tested against the city schools using ex- clusively the St. Louis Art Publication society materials in the music classes.
 The protest is in the form of a resolu- tion adopted by the Birmingham Furni- ture Dealers association, and sets out that theS use of these materials entails an expense of $125 upon each teacher and pupil and an additional expense of g for each series of 10 lessons.
 This is declared in the resolutions to be an injustice to local music dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
ARMENIAN AND
 SYRIAN RELIEF

To the churches. Sunday schools ana young peoples societies:
 The Pastors union of the city has a committee whose duty it is to receive and forward to the Armenian and Syrian Relief headquarters in New York all funds contributed for this sacred cause. This committee has sent on about $25oO, and has in the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank a small amount. We will he glad to receive and forward all funds which the religious organizations of Bir- mingham may raise for this relief work, during the present drive. or at any other time.
 Col. Tom o. Smith is the treasurer Of this committee, and sends all money free of charge.
 REV. THOMAS P. HAY, chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
PHILLIP JAFFE CASE
 IS AGAIN PASSED

The preliminary hearing of Phillip Jaffe, a local junk dealer. which was continued from Friday until yester- day morning. was again passed until February 15 at 10 o'clock on account of the illness of R. M. Hudson, special representative of the railroad admin istration who represents the govern ment in this case
 The defendant is alleged to have violated section II of the federal con- trol bill or to have interferred with the operation of the railroad and re- ceiving property stolen from the gov ernment. Much interest is being mani fested in the outcome of this case. as several other local junk dealers were arrested at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Dr. Simpson to Address
 Strand "Y" Meeting

A special meeting for men at the Strand theatre Sunday afternoon at S:3O will be addressed by Rev. Robert N. Simpson, the pastor of the First Chris tian church, who will speak on "The Name Written in the Sand"
 pr. Simpson is one of the most eloquent ministers in the city and will bring to the men of Birmingham an address that will challenge their attention and inter- est Special music will be provided and the meeting will be in every way attrac- tive and helpful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
IDr. Barrett to Confer
 With Other Mayors
 at Montgomery Meet

President N. A. Barrett of the Birming- ham city commission will attend a meet ing in Montgomery on Tuesday, at which time the mayors of the leading cities and towns of Alabama will confer on pending legislation for municipal relief.
 The principal bills to be discussed will be those that tend to give financial re- lief to the cities needing such aid. Dr.. Barrett was extended an invitation to the conference by Mayor J. E. Crawford of the city of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
FAIRFIELD ELECTS
 MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

Fairfield, Birmingham's hustling su- burb will hold her first election next Tuesday at which a mayor and five aldermen will be elected.
 Fairfield was incorporated a short time ago on the application of 2512 voters who signed the petition that was filed at the Bessemer office of the probate judge.
 A. Clifton Decker is unopposed for mayor, and the following named cfti- zens will be on the ticket for alder men: A. F. Cumberland, T. J. Nichols, Fred M Sturgess, Rocco Leo. J. w.. Brown. w E. Lewis.
 As only five aldermen are to be elect ed and there are six candidates, one of them will be unable to land the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: L. D. Fesperman to Miss Mabel Crock ett
 J. C. Cooper of Flat Top to Miss Bertha Thomas Rotenberry.
 Sergt. Frank O. Marble of Chicago to Miss Julia Tidmore.
 M E. Nerland to Miss Russe H. Evans. Maurice Silversten to Miss Lena 0cholder. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

tributed, however, without regard to religious belief We hope to continue shipments until the day for the ur- gent need will have forever passed.
 Kindly sustain us in our work by urging payment of all unpaid pledges and inducing increased contributions wherever possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
COMMENDS DONNELLY'S WORK

There is one man, however, connected with this work who deserves special men ton and the esteem of every citizen of Alabama l refer to J. w. Donnelly, vice state director. For 13 months Mir. Don nelly gave the greater portion of his time to the campaign, and he worked with his coat off MT. Donnelly has been ac- customed to handling large affairs, and his ability was immensely helpful to us; but in this campaign no task was too trivial or too tedious for him to under take He did not figure much in the pub licity, because he is man who shuns the limelight, and finds recompense in the sense of duty well done. MT. Donnelly was an inspiration to all of us, through his unfailing good humor, his clarity of thought and his untiring enthusiasm. Birmingham is certainly fortunate In having such citizen. l treasure let ter which I received from him at the close of the campaign and in which he so kindly expressed his appreciation of the very great service you have rendered this cause in Alabama In reply l said:
 "It has been genuine pleasure to ba associated with you in this work and to become better acquainted with you than probably would have been possible under any other circumstances. It is source of much satisfaction to me that during the past 13 months there has not been the slightest bit of friction or unpleasant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
Child Welfare Plans
 Go Before Legislature
Copy of Survey Made By National Child Labor Committee and University of Alabama Shows Conditions and Remedies Upon Whch Legislative
 Action Will Be Asked
By W. !. BOLES

Calhoun and Houston were visited and the probate judges who, except in Jeff fcrson and Mobile counties, serve also as juvenile court judges. were person. ally interviewed, as well as the proba- ton officers, if any, the sheriffs, chiefs of police, judges of recorders courts and heads of charitable institutions The available records and dockets of the courts were carefully examined, and de- tention homes, if any existed, were vis- itcd. If it was reported that children were held in jail, this was visited and %s condition observed; and the relation between the courts and societies engaged in placing out children was noted
 Replies, Mrs. Murdoch says, were re- ceived from only 30 counties, of which 2s kept separate dockets for children's cases, and only five had probation of ficers. The work was carried on with out investigation of homes, surroundings ard circumstances of children. or local or charitable institutions were relied upon to furnish the information In the counties mentioned 1260 white children and 9S6 colored passed through the courts in 1917. In nearly every county children brought before the juvenile court are kept in the jails, while awaiting trial
 CAUSES OF DELINQUENCIES
 Lack of parental control is declared to be responsible for most of the delin- quer cies, with the broken home, whether duo to death, desertion or divorce, the chief factor in bringing children before the court Other causes are stated to be loss of father and bread winner and throwing support of family on mother who has to go out to work; lack of prop CT recreational opportunities, child labor and disregard of compulsory education law Larceny is stated as the leading offense among both white and colored children.
 Mrs Murdoch recommends: Creation in every county a combined probation and truancy officer or bureau appointed jointly by the board of revenue and school board upon the recommendation of the judge of the juvenile court and (Continued on Page EiEhO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
1918 ". s. s. Sales Pass
 $13,OOO,OOO in Alabama,
 Says Retiring State Director
Work of J. w. Donnelly Vice Chairman, Is Warmly Commended By Mr. Johnson-All Who Participated in the Campaign Are Thanked By 1918 Director

Final figures of the 1918 War Savings Stamps campaign in Alabama show that we sold between $130oO,o0o and $l4, ,00o,00o. ' said Crawford Johnson. former War Saw ings director, and that this sum repre- sents the purchases of more than 100000 citizens, who may be expected to continue to buy stamps This is a very good showing, all things considered, and 1t makes substantial basis for the 1919 campaign which is being directed by Ar thur Crowder.
 T heartily enjoyed my work as state director The finest thing about the cam paign was the cooperation which we re- ceived from the newspapers, daily and weekly; the Boy Scouts, the county chair men all over the state; the four-minute speakers, the school teachers, the War Savings societies, the travelling salesmen, the railroad men, under the leadership of John R. T. Rives, the banks and the women's organization under Mrs. R. F. Johnston. R. w. Ewing, county mer- chant chairman, did splendid work up to the very hour of his last illness. l cannot repay my debt of gratitude to these loyal workers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19

Ruth and friends on the fifth Of this
month and an elegant course lunch was
served.
Miss Arlin of New York is visiting
with her aunt and uncle, Rev. Terrill
and family.
Mrs. Crank Of Des Moines are spend
ing few days at the parental home.
Mrs. Lizzie Lucas left this morning
for Des Moines to make her home with
her son, Oscar Miller. Frieds are very
sorry to lose her from Colfax.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Beasly have moved
into their cozie home which the recent
ly purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones from Buxton
made this city fine visit this week
and were favorably impress with the
place and planning to return in the
near future to locate.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19
COLFAX NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Bryant home has
been saddened by the loss of their lit
tie son, Joseph, who departed this life
Sept 10. He was only Is months old.
While his stay was short he brought
cheer and sunshine to the home those
few months.
Mrs. Margaret Bergers and mother,
Mrs. l.. Robertson, left for Youngstown
to join her husband.
Mrs. j. Evens left for Des Moines
Wednesday morning after spending
some time at Ground hotel.
Mr.. McBanks spent Sunday i'll Col
fax visiting friends.
Mr.. Verdon Of Cedar Rapids attend
ed his grandson IS funeral, little Joseph
Bryant, Friday, Sept. IL.
Miss Irene Duke have gone to Cedar
Rapids for brief visit.
Mr.. Horris Coles was Keokuk visi-
tor last week and enjoyed his visit very
much.
Miss Ruth Shaw, Miss Harris of Des
Moines made a very pleasant visit at
her home Sunday. Always glad to see
her at home with her many friends.
Mr. Grin Redmon left Friday evening
for Birmingham, Ala, on business OF i'm
portance and will be absent for several
weeks.
Surprise on the return of Mrs. Battle
from the grand lodge was very delight
fully enjoyed by the Household OF
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.
Especial to the Bystander.)

Especial to the Bystandef)
Mr.. Louis Windsor is visiting at the
parental Windsor home after several
months spent in Kansas City and Tulsa,
Okla. He was pharmacist in one of
the leading drug stores in Kansas City.
Louis will leave Friday for the s. q.
Of Iowa to take up the study Of medi-
cine.
The trustees Of the Second Baptist
Church realized $4,000 from the enter
tainment given on last Thursday night.
Mrs. Smith and baby Of Chicago were
guests of DR.. G. s. Davis and wife for
the past two weeks. DR.. Stith was
dentist in Rock Island for several
years, but later moved to Chicago to
larger field.
Mr.. William Morrison, Jr., g recent
graduate Of the Rock Island high
school will leave next Tuesday to enter
the State University Of Iowa We wish
him success. ).
Rock Island people can boast OF
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19
FIND STEAMER LONG BURIED
Dredging Operations In the Mersey
Disclose Remains Of Vessel That
Had Been Forgotten.

For Some time past the Mersey
docks and harbor board has been con-
Quoting dredging operations in the
neighborhood of the Burbo bank, one
Of the huge accumulations of sand
which impede the navigation of the
Mersey entrance, and these have re-
suited in "find" of remarkable in
terest.
It is the remains of steamer which
have evidently been embedded for
generations Her date is long ante
rior to that of iron shipbuilding. Of
sound English oak were her timbers
and framing, to which circumstances
doubtless is due the fact that they
still retain cohesion and shape, and
have so wonderfully resisted the forces
of decay as to supply an abundant
quantity Of material for the souvenir
manufacturer. Her beams, In point
Of fact, are described as being as
fthard as iron.'
Il The machinery has practically per-
ished, but the engine bed-plates and
the funnel remain, and relics Of pot
terry and other articles are plentiful.
The vessel, cleared Of superabundant
sand, is not only visible, but accessible
at low water, and has been visited and
examined by many interested people.
The prevailing opinion is that she
is the William Huskisson, paddle
steamer belonging to the City of Dub
lin company, and trading between Liv-
erpool and the Irish capital, which on
the 10Th Of January, 1910, was wreck
ed on her passage to the Mersey. She
had 12O passengers on board, Of whom
95 were rescued by the ship Hudders-
field, and the remainder persisted.
Captain sClegg Of the Huddersfield
subsequently received handsome pr~s-
entations from the citizens Of Liver
pool IN recognition Of his good work 49,
Manchester Guardian.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19
osCEOLA ITEM.
Especial to Bystander.

Especial to Bystander)
We are closing very successful year
work along all lines of our church. Doors
on this circuit had not been closed since
the ninth day of December of last year.
We have been able to preach to fair
congregation each Sunday and have
done good work for the Lord. We will
hold the closing service Sunday, Sept.
81. Will hold joint session of the
fourth quarterly conference Monday
night, Sept. %. Tuesday will stoy at
Charlton and hold their closing service
and leave for the seat of the annual con-
ference which will convene at Quinn
Chapel A. NJ e. Church, Chicago, ILL.,,
Sept. "a to 20. G. P. Jones, pastor.
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having fifteen colored boys and girls in
the high school. Glare Harding and
Albert Harper seniors, are members OF
the foot ball team.
Mrs. s. III. Gibson returned home last
week after six week 8 visit with her
mother, Mrs. Robinson Of Metropolis,
III.
William Morrison, Jr, entertained
Louis Windsor at q chicken supper on
last Thursday evening.
Mr.. Verne Hunter returned home sun
day morning after a weeks visit among
relatives in Puxton, Iowa.
Mr.. Richard Golden ad Lewis Winters
will attend Browns business Colsese
this fall.