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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
PASTOR CALLED ID
 RUHAMA CHURCH
Dr. Stivender Accepts Call to Baptist Church-To As
 sume Duties October 1

The Rev J. c. Stivender has been called to the pastorate of the Ruhama Baptist church at East Lake to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Dr. H. A. Hibbs, who has been ap- pointed state publicity agent for the campaign to raise s75,o00,00o for mis- sions.
 Dr. Stivender was born in Hale county, Alabama, and spent four years at Howard college, where he secured an A. E. degree. He then went to Chi cago university, where he obtained the degrees ofNA. M. and Th.D. After two and e-half years in the pastorate al Michigan City, Ind, he spent two years in the Southern Baptist Theological college, where he received doctors de gree.
 During the illness of pr. Hibbs the pastor of the Ruhama Baptist church last summer Dr. Stivender served as supply pastor and while performing his duties in this capacity made many warm friends here. who will be pleased to learn he has accepted the call tc the East Lake church and will reside here He will assume his new duties on October 1.
 The Ruhama Baptist church is one Of the oldest and largest churches of the denomination in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
MOTORISTS PLAN
 STATE AUTO CLUB Local Club to Assist Organi- zatiOn of the Huntsville
 Auto Club

On next Thursday morning large delegation of members from the Birning- Nm Automobile club will go to Hunts vile to assist in the formation of a smi- lar club there. The Huntsville club is being jointly promoted by the Rotary club and Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville and gives every promise to be a success.
 The Birmingham club is largely e. sponsible for the new club at Hunts vile. It is planned to organize as many clubs as is possible throughout the state with the idea of eventually combining them into a state automobile club with central headquarters in Birmingham and offices in all the principal towns of the state. Such an organization, it is said. would be of great help to all motor sts of the state in supplying any desired information. and its scope would be much larger than is possible in the case Of large number of separate clubs. The local club has been working on the plan for some time and is finding a ready response in the cities and towns in the state It has already caused the organi- zation of a club at Gadsden, and plans for one al Bessemer and Tuscaloosa are about completed.
 The local club desires that as many members as possible make the trip to Huntsville Secretary Lloyd said yester- day: We want just as many to go as can arrange it. The trin will be made in automobiles, of course, and I can promise everybody a big time The roads are good, and they are making plans in Huntsville to show all the visitors from Birmingham that we are not so far ahead of them. It's up to us to send as many over there as we can"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
.O. l.. BUNN ATTENDS HEARING ON PROPOSED
 INCREASE IN RATES
Transit Privileges on Iron and Steel Is Asked to Ee Giver Southern Fabricating Fonts

O. l.. Bum. manager of the Birming ham Traffic Bureau, returned yester- day from Washington. where he has been for the past week attending a hearing of the case of "ex parte 69." as it is known in trarric circles. This was regarding the proposed increase in freight rates ranging from to sh cents per 100 pounds on shipments to the southeast.
 There were traffic representatives from practically every city in the north and south present at the hearing be- fore the interstate commerce commits sion and if was held by those from the south that if the carriers needed moro money they should get 1t from the railroads north of the Ohio river. as tho rates in the southern territory had all ready been raised proportionately more than those of any other.
 It was pointed out by the southern representatives tha, the railroads in this territory are making money at the present time and after hearing the ease of these representatives the In terstate commerce commission con tinued the hearing until October in Atlanta This meeting will be at tended by all osuthern traffic repre- sentatlves.
 While in Washington MT. Bum ap- peared before the United States railroad administration and asked that fabrica tion in transit privileges on Iron and steel articles be given southern fabri- eating points. MT. Bum was advised that if he would submit proof of his petition the privilege would be gfanted He is of the opinion that both matter. will be settled satisfactorily and if this privilege is given it will mean that 2 large number of industries will be brought to the Birmingham district to locate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
DEMURRER FILED IN FEALEY-0bEAR CASF FeaIey Attacks Jurisdicti' of Court and Says Charge
 Are Without Truth

More tangled litigatio was brou to the chancery divisio as cir court yesterday when l&l@y-ta case entered upon ant 5ef round et career and F. A. Fs ias head Altrurian society of th,p aity q demurrer to the h | of senp at Maj w. G, Obear. Taa ,osi1f ns viously filed a a coa HStls,itss, Fealy had used hJ no '.f lsrcts Q N Mrs w. G. Obea aus sg to Gi.l pate her fortut aaa ass up home. Yestef .nu Ter vs Fealy's replyI tAAs frs. sea4 having made 5r raf ia he i'd n {, a bill for div ssi a4s ago fli demurrer at .cks the court jun tion, denies 1st eAHs Aad ever fered with hea 5 nriya'e or domesti affairs. flu aef ming that he is no to blame Mr a3sr iaad entertaine any "ima igasT teat ons." and end by callii bgre complaint q "con glomera r nfie sions and imagin ings wi hr aandation in truth 0
 in fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
SALE
 FOR SCHUMANN-
 HE|NK CONCERT
House Practically Sold Out, According to Report-En- tire Proceeds to Go to
 Girls School

When Schumann- Heink comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday to sing a full concert programme for the benefit of the Downing Industrial institute at Brewton, Ala, she will be greeted by as large an audience as can be crowded into the theatre
 This was assured last night when the the event announced that all but 90 or 40 seats had been sold in the house, and only three boxes remained unsold of the eight total number. These are expected to be sold early Tuesday morning. and then the only space remaining will be the general admission seats in the gal lery, which cannot be reserved.
 Birmingham's response Monday morn ing, when the seats were placed on sale, was startling to the theater employees. It is stated that one of the quickest sales ever recorded al the Jefferson was registered, when. in addition to sales for the regular dramatic attraction which will play on the same date. Friday, Sep tember 26. the entire house, with few scattered exceptional seats, was sold in a few hours after the opening was am nounced.
 This phenomenal sale is credited alike to the popularity of the great contralto and to the great act of patriotic charity which brings her to Birmingham to sing without cost for the benefit of a girls school down in an Alabama town. She defrays all of her own expenses and that of Frank La Forge, the noted plan ist and composer who accompanies her, and the Civic association is looking after all the incidental expenses, so that the entire proceeds from the seat sale will be given to the school
 Mir Harold expressed the thanks of the association and Downing school to Adelaide Thurston, whose show is play ing at the Jefferson on the same date that the concert will be held Ut was through the kindness of this show troupe that we were permitted to give the matinee, because they could have prevented it had they desired to do so' he said. But instead of that, members of the company have written in asking for reservations at the matinee in order that they might hear their famous con. temporary of the footlights.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
WOMAN CONVICTED OF FORGING VOUCHER
Trial in Federal Court At tracts Much Attention.
 Defendant Breaks Down

After being out for an hour and half the jury in the case of the United States against Miss Eunce Dauphin, charged with forging a United States govern ment voucher, brought in verdict of guilty to the charge as set out in count one of the indictment. The charge speci- fled in count one was that of forging a voucher of the United States govern ment She will be sentenced later.
 The trial was started yesterday in ths federal court before Judge w. I. Grubb and number of witnesses were exam ined. The defendant was charged with forging and fraudulentiy cashing government salary voucher of the de- partment of labor in the sum of s264.S5.
 According to the testimony Miss Lau- phin had some government vouchers, duplicates of those used by the govern ment, printed and, together with a let ter of introduction on department of la bor stationery, presented these to the clerk at the Hillman hotel and asked him to cash the checks. As he did not have so much money on hand. the evil dence showed that he had given her s75 at the time ana the balance later.
 The testimony introduced by the de- fense attempted to show that she had been asked by a friend to take a note to the Hillman hotel and have the en- closed check cashed, which she did. She stated she did not know how much the check was for and did not ask any ques- tions regarding it. The check was made out to Mrs. E. Davidson and was in- dorsed in the same way.
 Miss Dauphin was arrested several weeks ago by secret service men, and Capt. Harold Montague of Texas was also arrested in connection with the case, but was discharged following a preim- mary hearing before Kenneth Carlton, United States commissioner.
 Miss Dauphn appeared to be quite calm during the taking of the testimony. but broke down while Horace Afford, her attorney, was arguing the case before the jury. She sat in the courtroom while the jury was out and seemed to be quite nervous breaking down when the yer dict was read.
 The case has attracted much attention in Birmingham and the courtroom was filled with lawyers and interested spec tators. The government was represent ed by United States District Attorney Erie Pettus and his assistant. Ralph Quinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Government Place
 Declined by Evans

Frank V. Evans, who has been rendered an appointment to splendid government position, has declined and will remain In Birmingham. it was announced yesterday Mir. Evans. who was prominent news paper man for many years and has for some time been connected with the Ala bama Coal Operators association in an official capacity, was recently offered the appointment as Journalistic statistician of the department of manufactures and mines by Director Rogers of the United States census bureau. When asked re- garding his decision in the matter yes- terday Mir Evans said: "The offer is a flattering one and just in line with my choice of work, hut I am not inclined to go to Washington and feel that Birming- ham affords abundant opportunity for me in this line of endeavor I have therefore
 written my declination of the kindly offer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Government Wants Men

Skilled workmen in all trades usSd tn connection with the construction of an industrial village. railroads. roads and the operation of machinery of all kinds usually found on works of this charac- ter are needed by the government at the Wilson power dam. Muscle Shoals. according to an announcement made by the local civil service department. These employees are under civil service and must file the proper application form. which can be secured from Albert D. <. Guyton, local secretary of the civil ser- vice at the postoffice. All applications when filled out, together with the med ical certificate. should be sent to the local civil service board. United States engineers office. Florence. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
JERE KING NOT
 CRITICALLY ILL

Jere c. King, assistant city attorney, vas very much surprised to read in local newspaper yesterday afternoon that he was critically i'll. and that attending physicians stated yesterday that they had small hopes for his recovery" When communicated with last night MT. King made the following statement: "It IS true that I have not been in too good health. but the report that I am about to die is all bunk At present I am re- covering from slight attack of bilious ness, and am still too weak to go to my office, but I am up and dressed and on Sunday took a long automobile ride 1 expect to be back at my desk within the next few days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Roosevelt Memorial
 Mouement Nonpartisan
Prominent Members of All Political Parties and Organza tions Active in Campaign for Funds for Memorial.
 Former Opponents in Line

"One of the pleasing features in con- nection with the plans of the Roosevelt Memorial association to provide funds for a fitting memorial to Theodore Roosevelt is the fact that the movement is abso- lutely nonpartisan.'' said Thomas J. Crittenden, state chairman for Alabama, in a statement issued Monday.
 Tn the long list of names on the va rious state committees now interested in the work of obtaining such funds, as well as on the list of the national ex- ecutive committee. appear the names of many of the most prominent democrats in the United States, as we'll as repub- licans and men active in other walks of life aside from politics. This is partic ularly true in Alabama. where leading men of diverse political views have pledged their support of the campaign for funds. which will be conducted dur ing the week october 20 to 2. On our general committee, such distinguished democrats as Judge Henry D. Clayton are associated with prominent repub- licans of the state. The Alabama or ganization. indeed. has been formed wit out respect to political lines. A
 The national organization is in every sense non-partisan. A glance down the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
NIGHT SCHOOLS FOR
 ALIEN RESIDENTS
Naturalization Bureau Starts Educa- tional Movement to Aid
 Foreigners

c. A. Miranne of the bureau of nat uralization, with headquarters in New Orleans, has arrived In Birmingham to assist J. E. Jackson of the naturalization bureau in the educational campaign be- ing waged to interest aliens in the natur- alzation night schools which will open in this city on October 1s.
 A meeting of the leaders of all local alien lodges and societies will be held tosight at 8 o'clock in the court room at the federal building, at which time MT Jackson will explain the work of the government in this matter, and will ask the cooperation of these men in SC. curing large attendance at the schools While in the city Mr. Jackson and Mir Miranne, assisted by local government officials, will address mass meetings in the various sections of the city occupied by foreigners, as well as the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Effort tn Alleviate
 Car Shortage Here

Q. L. Runn. manager of the Bir- mingham Traffic Bureau. has taken up the car shortage in this district with the office in charge or empty car equipment department in Washington in an effort to alleviate the short age here He has been advised that a large number of cars have been shipped to the Birmingham district and it is expected that the situation here will be greatly relieved MT. Bum will notify officials in Washing ton of the conditions regarding the supply of emoty cars daily and any one, having complaints about inabu- ity to secure cars is urged to take up the matter with him at his office In the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
City Commission Will Not Meet Owing
 to Absent Members

Owing to the absence from the city of three members of the board of cors- missioners the usual Tuesday mest-
 ing of the commission cannot be held Commissioners Hornacy, Taylor and Brown left for Montgomery yesterday to exert their influence to secure tns' passage of the amendment which will give to Birmingham and several otter cities of the state the right to have the people vote whether or not an .ad- ditional tax of mills shall be levied for the purpose of increasing revenue. While there they will continue to fight the passage of the utilities bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
 CORONER'S VERDICT

Accidental death was the verdict in the case of F. H. Taylor, who died as the result of injuries sustained when he was knocked down by Tidewater line car or Thursday last. Assistant Coroner R. F. Askew, who held the inquest yester- day morning. states that the victim died at 33O o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Ensley infirmary. He lived at 1915 Twentyfourth street, north, and leaves one son, NJ. B. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Eleven Liberty Bonds
 Stolen From Train

Eleven Liberty Bonds, 10 of which were of s1oo value and the other $50 value. were stolen from the Louis- vile and Nashville passenger train which was held up and robbed on Au- gust 20 near Glendale. Tenn, accord ing to information received by Post master R. B. Smyer yesterday from J w. Cole. postoffice inspector in charge at Chattanooga
 The $50 bond was of the third issue and was No. 10474321 while the others were numbered as follows: 1858, 1859, 4360, 4361 and 1862 of the first issue and 273473a, 37160eS. 554755S and 5547559 of the third isue an dS255600 of the fifth, or Victory. issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
$25, 100000 Being Paid
 In Alabama War Claims
 s- ~A Nearly 5000 Beneficaries of Service Men Who Made Supreme Sacrfice-Compensatio Claims of
 Disabled Soldiers Number HOO

well as widows and children and depen- dent parents of those who have died
 In addition to the insurance and com pensation claims now being paid in Ala bama there are 99f of both these classes of claims under investigation, and they are rapidly being adjusted. All eX-service men who have allowed tEeir government insurance to lapse may have 1t reinstated, it is announced, and information may be secured from the navy. army or marine recruiting sta tions. Red Cross, war camp community service and Young Mems Christian asso- ciaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Get Together Club
 Gives Dance Tonight

Tho eecond of a series of dances to he given by the Get-Tog ether club for the members and their friends will be held tonight at the war camp com munity service headquarters on Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. A large number of invitations have been issued and music will be furnished for the oc- casion Ay jazz band. This club was organized last week with large mem bership and much interest is, being manifested in the social affairs planned for the members during the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23

The families of Alabama are being paid s2iS9l ,520 in war risk insurance claims by the government, according to statement issued by treasury depart ment bureau of war risk insurance. There are SS insurance claims being paid in the state to heneficiaries named at the time application for insurance was made by soldiers, sailors and ma rines, who made the supreme sacrifice.
 The average policy carried by these men was $S7i0. Residents of Alabama are being paid 1f05 compensation claims. which is going to disabled soldiers, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
FOUND NOT
 GUILTY BY JURY

A verdict of not guilty was returned yesterday afternoon in the case of i'm Williams and Tom Tanksley. negroes which was tried in the United States district court. These men were charged with car breaking and are alleged to have stolen four cases of shoes from the. Southern railroad. A number of witnesses Swere examined and the jury -"as out only few minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
SONS OF VETERANS. .-.
 TO MEET THURSDAY

Camp Henry D. Clayton, Sons of Con- federate Veterans. will hoid a meeting Thusday evening. September 25, at 8 o'clock in the office of Thomas Dozier, commandant of the camp. All members and their families desiring railroad cer- tificates for reduced rates to attend the general Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Atlanta October E. s and g, may secure the same upon applica- tion to Commandant Dozier. All sons of Confederate veterans not affiliated with the camp are invited to join at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Employment Bureau
 Services in Demand

Those in charge of the city bureau of employment are very much pleased mingham are realizing. more and more every day that such bureau exists and that it is as much for the benefit of those who want servants and la borers as it is for those in search of employment. The number of inquiries from interested persons is growing daily and the bureau is finding it im- possible to meet all demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Arrested on V. P. l.. Charge

T. A. Foster of Avondale was lodged in the Fairfield jail at o'clock yester- day morning by Officers Arthur Moss and Y L.. Anthony. charged with violat- ing the prohibition law Foster was ap- prehended near Fairfield and it was stated that 20 gallons of whisky were found in the new Ford truck he was driving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Reynolds Speaks in Cherokee

Judge L. H. Reynolds of Clanton will speak during the coming week in Chero- kee county in the interest of the candi- dacy of c. B. Kennemar, the republican opponent of Capt l.. B. Raincy, the demo- cratic nominee for Congress from the Seventh district. Judge Reynolds has long been active in his opposition to the democratic party in Alabama and is well known in republican political circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate court yesterday: J. E. Dedma an and Miss Alol Hagood. w. J. Shaw and Miss Thelma S. Hill house.
 G.. c. East of Leeds and Miss Hattie E. Pugh.
 Salvatora Saia and Miss Andoninia Lusco.
 Osa R. Estridge of Sanford. Fla. and Miss Bonnie Piper.
 Tony Larussa and Mss Kate I.acecero A. J. Herring and Mss B. l. Fielder. E. s. Morrison and Miss M l.. Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Notice of Incorporation

Notice of incorporation was filed yes terday with the probate court of the Southern Business Exchange. This com pany is capitalized at s1c,o00 and will con duct general business in buying and selling securities, stocks and bonds. The officers are s. D. Cow1n. president and treasurer: A. J. Murlnck. secretary. and George Gehred, all of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Held on Suspicion

Joe McMickel colored. was lodged ir the. city jail yesterday morning by De tectives Dobyns and Walton on a petty charge and is believed to be the negro implicated in the killing of Private Wnl- jams of the 167th Infantry on last May 10. while the regiment was being wei comed homs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Dr. McNeiIl to Speak

The Birmingham Graded Union ex- tends cordial invitatics to all Sun day school workers as well as the public to hear Dr. John McNeill. pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church. from 10 to 10:45 o'clock tomor- row morning at the First Methodist church good programme has been arranged for all five departments-be- ginners. primary, junior. teen-age and adult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
. Negro's Death Accidental

Death by accidental dro~ning was the coroners verdict in the case of Mick Rudolph. a negro. living at 10S Fifth street, Pratt City. The drowning oc- cured Thursday afternoon in the village creek between Pratt\ City and Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Fines in V. P. L. Cases

Louis Brandies and his wife were each fined s1O0 and costs by Judge Heflin in the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday. They were charged with vio- lating the prohibition laws and both plead guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
PERSONAL

Ralph Quinn, assistant United States district attorney. is able to be at his office after recent illness at his home on South Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
Local Plants AM at Work and Quiet PreuaiZs In AH the Strike Districts

Less Than 300 Men Obey Strike Order Yesterday Morning and Work Goes on as Usual-Strike Lead CTS Claim All Union Men Will Be Out by End of Week