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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
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Bouquets ShOwered On Winner of College
 OratOrical Contest
Decision Given To Rev. MT. Pitts Amidst Applause and Shouts
 Of Joy

Great enthusiasm prevails at the Bir- mlngham Southern college since the an- nral oratorical contest on Wednesda " evening between the Birmingham South ern college and Howard college. which took place in the auditorium at Howard college before very large and apprecia tive audience.
 These contests have occurred arfnuaIly TOT the past six years, up to the present tune Auburn being participant, but this year the contest was between just two colleges.
 The programme was an exceedingly at tractive one on Wednesday evening gracefully presided over by Prof. R. F. iWiggins of the Birmingham Southern college.
 The opening number was a vocal solo by Miss Lawley, a former student of Howard.
 The debate carried two modern and ivery live subjects, namely "The League of Nations the subject chosen by. the Rev. U. s. Pitts, and "The Worlds Chal- lenge to America" by the Rev. W. w. Adams of the Camp Hill, Ala, Baptist church.
 The three judges had their hands full in making decision. for each speaker showed careful training, studious applica- ton to his subject and command of oratory which was exceptional
 The decision, rendered in favor of the Rev. Dr. MT. Pitts of the Birmingham Southern college, was greeted with tre- : mendous applause and the lavish floral tributes given to both speakers showed the keen interest of the auditors and the deep appreciation in which these con- tests are held by the friends of both col leges.
 Rev. Mir. Pitts was fairly deluged with compliments and flowers, and in win ming for Birmingham Southern college the fifth victory out of the six times these contests have been held, he has made himself more beloved than ever be- fore by the students at this college
 Between the debates the Birmingham Southern Glee club sang a number of very beautiful selections and the evening ended with the audience joining in the singing with the Birmingham Southern College Glee club under the able direc- Ition of Professor Richardson, of Amer Hca."
 | The benediction was pronounced by Professor Eagles of Howard college, and ithe evening was brought to finale. The result of the victory of the Bir- lmingham Southern college has created a tremendous impetus among the stu dents there and no less than ten young Enen have signified their intention of be- .ginning at once to fit themselves for the }oratorical contest next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
NEW MILLINERY
 DEPARTMENT TO OPEN
President Aland Announces New Fea. ture at First Avenue and Nine
 teenth Street Store

Robert Aland. president of the Ideal Millinery, Cloak and Suit store, an- nounced yesterday that the entire second floor of the building occupied by them at the corner of First avenue and Nine teenth street, would be completely re- modelled for their use exclusively as a millinery department Work is now in progress. A new elevator is being i'm stalled and this new department will be opened in about 30 days
 \ According to MT. Aland, this will be the largest exclusive millinery depart ment south of Baltimore. Seven thou sand square feet of floor space will be available. New and modern mahogany fixtures will be installed, the supporting columns will be mirrored and glass cabi- net provided. Convenient and comforta- bly equipped ladies' rest rooms will be provided on this floor.
 Robert Aland started business Il years ago in a little Nineteenth street store. orly IS feet by 40 feet in size. Today his is one of the large, exclusive ladies' ready-to-wear and millinery houses of the city. His business career is among the most notable in local mercantile cir cleS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Financial Aid for
 the Anti-TuberculOsis
 SanitOrium Held Up
City Commissioners Favor Appropria- ton if It Is Legal, and Funds
 Are Available

The city commissioners will vote a monthly appropriation to the Jefferson County Anti-Tuberculosis association on two conditions, first If such an appropriation is legal and second if the city with its limited means can afford the expenditure. This was the opinion expressed at the city hall yes- terday afternoon.
 The association has made an urgent appeal to the members of the commits sion for financial help from the city, describing the dire needs of funds and asking S400 a month as regular ap- propriation, The city stopped appro- priating funds to the association in August, 1915, because it was said to be contrary to law, it being claimed that the appropriation came under that part of the constitution forbidding the appropriation of public funds to pri- vate concerns.
 The commission has ordered an in vestigation by City Attorney Fred Moore to learn whether or not the appropriation be legal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
LOCAL COMPANY TO
 DEAL IN AIRPLANES

Papers of incorporation were filed by the Dixie Flying corporation in the pro- bate court yesterday. The capital of this organization consists of 5000 and will begin business with 5000
 It's purpose is to buy, manufacture and sell biplanes, aeroplanes and all other vehicles propelled by gas. electricity and steam. It is the purpose of the organ ization to also handle accessories.
 The officers of the corporation are Vir- gil V. Evans, president; w. K. McCul- lock, vice president and treasurer; Baugh & Emerson. general counsel, and Roy l.. Smart, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
WOMEN WORK FRS

Among the workers of the women di- vision during this campaign will be Mrs s. L. Ledbetter, Jr., Mrs. R. A. Mullen Miss Orlean Perkins, Mrs. John Cane, Mrs. M. Chojnowski, Mrs. William Mo Kali, Mrs. J. M. Mccartney, Mrs. Au- bury H. Stokes Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt. Mrs. NJ. D. White, Mrs. J. H. Stanfiel Mrs. Mrs. Cecil Gaston, Mrs John T. Kemp, Mrs. J. H. Edmundson, Mrs. R. C. Kaufman. Miss Margaret Nelson, Miss Hattie Cullom, Mrs. J. Anguin, Mrs. J. T. Phillips, Mrs. J. A. Preston, Mrs. J. s. Falkner of Ensley, Mrs. T. B. Leonard, Mrs. Wood Smith, Mrs. Charles Dewitt Mrs o. w. Cunningham, Mrs. c. N. Lane, Mrs. R. J. Coke. and Mrs. $. K. Reed.
 All returned soldiers who are willing to aid in this campaign and who are fla mliar with the work of the Salvation Army at the front are urged to leave their names and addresses at the local headauarters at the northeast corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, north, so that they may be enrolled as volunteer aids in this campaign.
 Speaking for the members of the com- mittee and myself, I desire to express my appreciation for the support thus far given us in planning and organizing the campaign in Greater Birmingham said James J. Jackson, "and we urge all war workers of past campaign who feel that they have the time to spare for even a part of single day to lend us their aid in the. successful canvassing of the city during next week in behalf of this most worthy cause. Especially are we anxious to enlist the aid of returned soldiers who no doubt are all familiar with the work of the Salvation Army over there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Military Exercises
 at Industrial School
Men Returned From Service Invited to Attend Drill at East Lake
 School

The military exercises at the Boys Industrial school will be held Sum day afternoon at o'clock, when a splendid programme will be re<dered. The boys have been taking military training for sometime and all re- turned soldiers and sailors are espe- cia1ly invited to be present on this oc- casion and inspect the drill.
 Last Sunday afternoon most elab- crate programme was rendered, when the uniform rank. Woodmen of the World. were present and put on their drill for the boys
 Music will be furnished on this oc- casion and the public is invited to at- tend the exercises. The school can be reached by taking the East Lake car and transferring to the Roebuck car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
WOMAN CAN BE POWER

'srThere is no doubt that Birmingham in the next few years, will undertake a tremendous housing campaign You will be forced to do it by your great growth, which you cannot prevent III this YOU ought to have the advice and help of your home loving and homes thing. Enough of this kind of women ought to be in your Chamber o1 Com merce to make their influence felt
 ''Every year your people my large sums of money to hear the great singers ol the world Did it ever occur to you that with your big start already made In com munity singing you could nave here musical organization of your young peo- ple which would be the equal of that of Cincinnati, which is world-famous?
 "The women of Birmingham may be depended upon to think of score or worthwhile things to do for their city. But they cannot do them alone or IF their small groups. In the Chamber or Commerce. with the whole community united behind them, they can do these things"
 The talk of Professor Clark to the high school students in Ensley was sug- gestion that they organize junior cham- her of commerce to promote the things thev want in just the same way that their fahers do in he larger organiza- ton.
 Tn both Ensley and in the Centnil High school of Birmingham the young folks were asked to make written an swers to four questions, affecting their occupations, their intentions to remain m the city and the things the new Cnamoer of Commerce can do to assist them ana imnrove their city. These answers are to he tabulated, analysed and nAde use of in the preparation of a programme of work within the next month or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
SOLDIERS OF NORTH PLEASED WITH SOUTH.
 WANT ID LIVE HERE.
Dr. Clark Talking At Real tors Luncheon Tells Of Field of Chamber Of
 Commerce Activities

Three additional groups were enlisted yesterday in active support of the ex- pansion campaign of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, when Prof. Harry Clark spoke before the students of the Ensley high school. the members of the Real Estate exchange and company of women in the Tutwiler hotel In each in- stance the interest in the movement was large and encouraging.
 Professor CIarK anu Charles A. Sim mons were among the guests at the luncheon of the realtors at the south ern club. The former, in pointing out just one thing that civic-com- mercial organizations might do, re- called that at the last session of the Tennessee legislature a bill was introduced which would lave al- most destroyed the real estate business by forbidding the sale of property on in- stannent notes The Chambers of Com merce of Chattanooga and Knoxville headed a movement in which the com mercnl organizations in other cities joined and prevented the adoption ot the measure
 Attention was also called to the fact that for the next four years the prohi- bition against immigration into the United States is going to create labor condition in the north which will tempt away from the south thousands Of US unskilled colored laborers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Work 10 Be Resumed on
 NeW PostoGfice Building

Work on the new Birmingham post office and government building on Fifth avenue will be resumed imre- diately and rushed to completion, ac- cording to information received by Postmaster R. B. Smyer yesterday. These instructions were handed down by the treasury department to John c. Rooms, First Assistant Postmaster Gen. eral, who notified Mir. Smyer.
 No definite dater for the resumption of the work was his tioned in the mes sage, but 1t is cause q that this will be done as soonand he force can be reorganized. It Is e1 ' sd that there will be no more delays and this structure will be completed speedily.
 The assistance of Assistant Postmas- ter General Rooms in this matter Was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Order of Hoo Hoo Meets
 in Birmingham June 13

June 13, coming on Friday, the Con- estimated Order of Hoo Hoo will convene in Birmingham for their annual conven- ton on that date.
 The membership of this order is made up of lumber manufacturers and dealers, and as they are all live wires, these an- nual affairs are always looked forward to with the greatest interest
 Among prominent local lumber men who are leaders in this order are: J. H. Eddy of the Raul Lumber company, Jay Smith of the Estes Lumber company, H. H. Shell of the Lathrop Lumber com pany, and w. H. Fleming and J. Mercer Barnett of the Barnett Lumber company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16

secured by MT. Smyer on a recent visit to Washington, who explained that it was most urgent that the new building oe completed as the present quarters were much took small to handle the business of the government efficiently Officials of the treasury department were interviewed and at this time 1t was definitely promised that prompt attention would be given to this ques- tion.
 In speaking of this matter MT. Smyer stated: Work will now go forward and Birmingham's handsome postofflce made ready for occupancy. We are in dire need of additional quarters and the postoffice officials have seen the con ditions at the local office and know that our present building is inadequate. It is most encouraging to us and tine building cannot be ready for us too soon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
JEFFERSON DELEGATION
 WILL MEET SATURDAY
 TO PLAN INVESTIGATION

pointed by the state legislature as committee to investigate condi- tions in the conduct of the county affairs. They will hold their hear ings at the courthouse, which will be open to the public!
 It is understood the investiga- tiens will begin in about a week or 10 days. and 1t is to fix the date and plan details of the hearing that the meeting has been called for Saturday by Senator West.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
CUBAN INVESTIGATES
 SUGAR MACHINERY

Senor F. Antonio Vazquez of Havana, Cuba, yesterday was in Birmingham looking after interests of his industry. He conferred with the Joubert & Gislin Machine and Foundry company here relative to machinery needed in the sugar business. It Is expected that the Jou- bert and Geslin addition to their shops in East Birmingham will be completed by July and the output of sugar ma chinery greatly increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
B Gallons of Whisky
 Seized at Fishing Camp

Following seizure of 5S gallons of whisky from a fishing camp on the War rior river, which is alleged to have be- longed to Jim Brent of Brookside. he will this morning appear at the county jail and answer to a charge of violating the prohibition laws, according to Chief Deputy McDuff and Officers Arnett Jcnes and White. The whisky was con- tained in five gallon kegs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
NEW COUNTY SCHOOL
 HOUSE FOR UNION

It was decided at the meeting of the board of education of Jefferson county yesterday to build a two-room school house at Union, Ala. The construction of the building is to begin at once, and the architect. D. O. Whildin, has been authorized to accept bids
 One room will be completed this year. the other, it is planned. will be com pleted at later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Eleven Join Navy

During the past week enlistments in the navy decreased, only II men be- ing accepted for this branch of serv- ice at the local recruiting station Those being sent to training stations were Joseph Isaac Worrell, Wedd; Coy Wilson. Irondale; Roy Pamlin, Mo- bile: w. Smith, Edgewood; J. w Rob- ertson, Birmingham: Osborne Adams. Mobile; Southern Walker, Chickasaw; |; sam OConner. New Orleans: C. L. Wynne, Birmingham; w. Burden. Johns, and E. Fitzpatrick. Elmore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Coroner Investigates

Acting Coroner R. E. Askew yesterday Jordan, negro. who died at a local in firmary yesterday morning from bullet wounds inflicted by Son Grant, an- other negro, several days ago. Grant escaped and has not been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16

Senator Charles R. West has called a meeting of the Jefferson county legislative delegation for to- morrow at noon for the purpose of completing plans for the investiga- tion of county affairs. The meeting will he held in the office of Repre- sentative Gus Benners and all mem bers will attend.
 The Jefferson delegation was ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
CHANGED VIEWS OF SOUTH

What are you going to do about that! Professor Clark askeu m tell you one thing you can do. All over the north today are young men who spent months in the southern camps while waiting for the call to go abroad. 1 have myseiI heard hundreds of these young men say they never dreamed that the south or fered such possibilities and they are say ing that they would like to come to the seuth to live.
 There is another group in the north of which we all know more-the cap" italists. They, too, are looking toward the south Now, we as indivldualS or as small groups cannot capitalize this new feeling But in our eivic-commercial or ganizations we can all make use or II. We can attract to the south the young men of the north and those with money to develop our resources and thus more than offset any temporary tendency or our unskilled labor to go north. Isn | that worth while, especially when the cost to us as individuals is so small as membership and active interest Ill our Chambers of Commerce?'
 In sepaking to the women, Professor Clark presented different set Of ampi- tions to be realized. He told of many m stances which had cone under his obser- vation where the women of city, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, had been able to bring about betterments which only women would think of and only women could accomplish. In Knoxville there is new school buildin Shis was furnished under the direction of woman member of the Chamber of Commerce. The total cost of the structure and equipmen, ready to use has been less and the quai- ity and usefulness of the phnt eXceeos any other like building in the south, Fro lessor Clark asserted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and loved ones for the kindnesses and floral of- ferings sent during the bereavement in the loss of wife and mother of c. M. Rich and son, Leonard; mother, Mrs. Mary Camp; sisters, Mrs. w. B. Rag land, Mrs. John Hand; brothers, Henry Camp Steve Camp and Oscar Camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
KWAN|S CLUBS SECRETARY ARRIVES
 FOR CONVENTION All Clubs in United States and Canada to Be Repre- sented-Praise for Co.,
 Operation of Clubs

o. Samuel Cummings, international sec retary of the Kiwanis club, arrived in Birmingham yesterday to attend the Xii wanis convention which will be held here next Tuesday, Wednesday nnd Thursday
 He has just completed a tour in which he visited practically all of he 14O cluJs in the United States and Canada.
 '1 visited these clubs with the Idea of arousing interest in the Internationai Kiwanis convention, said MT. Cummings. but l found that ouch organization was already making extensive arrangements for the convention and preparing to send large delegations. I think there will be at least l200 delegates and visitors here next week, as all of the northern and western clubs have heard so much Of the southern hospitality they are all talk ing advantage of this opportunity to enjoying it.
 T came to Birmingham in February of this year with instructions from the international officers to take the conVen- tion away from Birmingham, as no in- formation of any kind regarding the preparation for it hnd been sent in by the local club. I met the officers and board of directors in the Kiwanis office and when I found the Indian aggrega- tion had been foremost among the civic organizations of this city in putting over all war drives and looked into the faces of those men I knew they could put any thing over They had not said anything about the convention because they were busy in patriotic work and did not take up the convention until it was time to do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: Frank s. Hunter to Miss Ethel Parker. Nicholas c. Philips to Miss Louise Powers
 O. l.. Leach to Miss Maude Marton. Walker D. Mozzal to Miss Della Gill more Sylacauga.
 Sampson ". Richards to Miss Leah Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
PROMINENT SPEAKERS

Among the prominent speakers who VIII appear on the programme Will be pr William Terrence Stuchell of Cleveland, Dr. J. Berg Esenwein, president of the home correspondence school and a former editor of Lippincott's magazine, and EX- President William Howard Taft.
 The F'iske jubilee singers from Tus- kegee will be in this city during the convention and will render several con certs.
 The Winnipeg Canada, delegation are bringing Scotch Highlander band in full uniform and much interest is being mani fested in the appeannce of this band here The Ohio delegates and visitors will have special cars, while the ki- wanians from Pennsylvania will make the trip by boat to Savannah and thence to Birmingham by rail.
 Headquarters will be established at the Tutwiler hotel today and large mum Der of Kiwanis flags have been re- ceived and will be placed over the city. while large banners of welcome will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
PERSONAL

Dr. and Mrs. Ira J. Sellers have re- turned from a two weeks visit to Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Fla
 Mir and Mrs. David Well of Montgom- cry are visiting their daughter Mrs Eu- gene F'ies, 22l4 Fourteenth avenue, south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala
Statement, May 12, 1919.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16

stretched across the streets. All dec- orations will be pu up Monday and from reports of the various committees the convention will be one of the largest and most enjoyable ever held in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
NEW SPIRIT OF SOUTH

"Kiwanians from all over the country are expecting the time of their lives In Birmingham next week, and feel that we are peculiarly fortunate in having as our hosts the Kiwnnians of this city which so typifies the new spirit of the south,
 q have never seen finer spirit of co- operation and wholesome good will than that shown by the Rotary and Civitan clubs, which are caring for good part of the programme. l wish to pay tribute to these organizations, for not only IS such q spirit an inspiration to the local Kiwanians, but an indication of the har- monious spirit which prevails your city,
 Rowe Fulkerson, editor of the Kiwanis Torch, magazine published by the or ganization, will arrive in Birmingham to- day, and President Harry s. Patterson Benjamin w. Delahunt, treasurer, and H. J. Elliott, K. C., will arrive sun day.