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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
.SEWANEE CAMPAIGN PLANS ARE OUTLINED
Prominent Leaders Discuss Raising of Alabama's z
 Share of Fund

A meeting of prominent men and wom- en from the state of Alabama, called by Governor Klby in the interest of the Sewanee campaign. was held at the Tut wiler hotel at 2;So D. m- yesterday. This meeting was presided over by the Rev. Richard Wilkinson of Montgomery. Plans were laid for conducting the campaign for the University of the South in the state of Alabama. to raise s10oo0o which is Alabama's share of the $l, ,OoO,OOO to be secured in the south.
 Among those on the programme were Mrs. James S. Pinckard, chairman wom- an s work committee, who explained the work of the women and emphasized the importance of their participation in the campaign. The Rev z. B. T. Phillips, D. D.. dean of the Cathedral, St Louis, Mo, made very forceful presentation of Sewanee's relation to the church. Rev. Henry Phillips, chaplain of the university, gave a most interesting talk on the right kind of education and emphasized the Realistic element which is predominant in the system followed by Sewanee. Will lis J Miner, Jr.. university field sec retary, presented the campaign plan-
 There were several short talks by rep resentative Ala.bamians, Robert Jemison and Algernon Blair of Montgomery made very interesting remarks Among some of the things decided were to hold meet- ings of similar nature in each of the conversations in the diocese. The meet ing adjourned at o'clock. Immediately preceding the meeting an executive ses- son was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
LOCAL STRIKE HAS SETTLED DOWN TO A
 TEST OF ENDURANCE

The beginning of the second week or the strike of the members of the Com m.ercial Photographers Union against the Western Union Telegraph and Cable company has brought with it no radical change in the strike situation, as it ap- pears locally Strike conditions here have settled down to an endurance test both sides strengthening themselves. as best they can, preparatory to victory III the end.
 w. c. Lloyd, district superintendent Of the Postal Telegraph and Cable com pany. when questioned this morning as to the attitude of his company on taking hack into the service men who recently went on strike. stated:
 'sThose desirable employees who went on strike Wednesday morning, June Il, 1919 and return to work not later than Friday morning, June 20 will not be con sidered as having broken the continuity of their service. Positions will be gwen in the order in which applications Tor employment are received and accepted. Those who return after Friday will be employed as new employees
 The Western Union local executives claim that they will not take back into their service any of the operators who struck.
 President Butsch of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America claims that the situation as regards the strikers themselves stands as 1t has for the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
CANTEEN WORKERS
 ENTERTAIN 30 Y $
 FEN ROUTE TO CAMP
Returned Soldiers Given Cordial Vel come at Local Canteen Hut
 Voice Their Appreciation

Two car loads of soldiers stopped over in Birmingham for few hours last night and were delightfully."- entertained at the canteen hut by members of the Red Cross canteen workers. The men were given supper cigarettes. candy and post cards, and a splendid musical programme rendered.. Edward F. Shumway, commit nity sing director for the war camp com munity service, accompanied by several members of the local office force of this organization assisted in the musical pro gramne. Patriotic as well as popular songs were sung by the men and greatly enjoyed by all.
 These men were from various divisions and were en route to Camp Shelby ana Camp Pike, where they expect to De mustered out All of them had seen &C., tive service on the western front. As the train pulled out of Birmingham the boys were profuse in their thanks to the can teen workers and the war camp commit nity service workers for the entsrtain- ment, many declaring it was the best time they had had since they left home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
THOUSANDS ENJOY PICNIC AND OUTING
 AT EAST LAKE PARK
Four Picnics and Riddles Day Make Record Attendance at Municipal
 Pleasure Resort

Approximately 15.oOo people spent the day at East Lake park yesterday as the result of four picnics and kid dies day at the municipal resort The picnics were held under the auspices of the Barbers union, the Fairfield Methodist church, the nurses of St. Vincent's hospital and one of the Bap- tist churches of the city.
 Manager Hill reports that it was one of the biggest days that the park has had this season and that at least between 4000 and 5000 children took advantage of the free amusements i'i the municipal resort alone. It being kiddies' day, the children were att mitted to all the amusements in tho municipal resort upon the payment of the war tax.
 One of the special features that. on account of the hot weather. was .hor- oughly patronized by the crowd yes terday was the miniature bathing beach, which MT. Hill claims was sore ly taxed on account of the scarcity oi lockers in the bath house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
MANY FEATURES AT ;. SUFFRAGE SUPPER.
Attorney General Smith and Miss Beveridge Are the
 Principal Speakers

Miss A J. Beveridge of Washington. D. c, national suffrage organizer, will ad- dress the guests at the ratification SUD- per to be given tonight at ' o'clock at the Civic association cafe by the local suffragists.a
 Attorney General J. Q. Smith will be the principal speaker and in addition a number of prominent local suffragis will make short talks.
 splendid musical programme has been arranged for the occasion under the di- rection of Miss Daisy Rowley. Several song selections will be rendered by Miss Margaret Antwine. The orchestra will be composed of Miss Jessie Turner, piano; Mrs. A. Hall, flute; Frederick Hard. vlo- lin: Mrs. w. M. Glass cello.
 More than 100 reservations have alreadx been made, including some of the most prominent men and women of Birming- ham. Those desiring to make reserva- tions can do so by calling Mrs. T. F Byrnes, and as arrangements have been made to accoTmodate only l5o guests it is urgent that those wishing to attend notify Mrs. Byrnes at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
Appointment of Matrons
 At Terminal Station Asked

The reappaintment of matrons at the Terminal station is being urged upon the United States railroad administra- tion. and those in charge of the matter believe the chances of success are very good.
 A short time ago notice was given by Terminal Manager H. E.. Hutchens that matrons would not be continued at the Terminal station after certain date. That date Is now passed.
 The Birmingham Y. W. c. A. paid one-half the salaries of the maids and they are now petitioning the railroad administration to rescind its recent or der Mrs M. P. Northington. represent ing the travellers aid committee of the Y. w. c. A., took the matter up with O. l.. Bum, secretary of the Birmingham traffic bureau, and he is now in com munication with Edward Chambers, di- rector of traffic of the railroad admin istration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
Day Is Incomplete
 Without Age-Herald

Last night I went to the Lyric with a friend" said Olive ZeigIour, then to Martha Washington's and got home after Il o'clock"
 'T know you will appreciate how feel about your paper when I tell you that although it was 20 when I went to my room I read The Age-Herald because I hadn't time during the day to read it and you know I never feel that the day is completed until do. It's like not having cereal for break fast, I don't forget 1t all day.
 By the way did I ever tell you that when I was student in class in Journalism at Columbia university a few years ago that The Age- Herald was voted as ranking second editol tally above all other newspapers in tn United States. Of course, let it be known that I was from Birmingham because I felt great pride in the com pliment that had been paid my home town paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
Recruiting Started
 for National Guard

Upon the return of Mai Ike Cole from Montgomery yesterday, with service rec ords and medical blanks, recruiting for the reorganization of two companies Of the old Fourth Alabama national guard in Birmingham was started. One re- cruiting station was placed at the United Etates employment agency and two others will be installed today, one at the city hall and the other in the basement of the Jefferson County Bank building.
 Major Cole brought with him verbal order from Adjutant General Moon to Mai Lucien Brown of this city to also start the organization of headquarters company, including the band. The two line companies that will be recruited in this city will be K and G, while H com pany will be organized in Bessemer, with capt. Lacey Edmondson in command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19

In speaking of the ratification of the suffrage amendment by the Alabama legislature in July, Jere c. King, promi- ent attorney. said:
 Four years ago I was active in my opposition to suffrage for women. Ira dition, custom. precedent and probably prejudice largely influenced me to op- pose the active movement of women to share equally with men in governmental affairs. The position that southern wom- en occupied for generations rather placed her on a pedestal different from that extended to men.
 The war, involving all of the great powers, threw a great responsibility on womanhood. They went forward and filled the vacant places left by the men who went to the battefields of Europe. and the army camps of this country. In England alone, 90o.000 women filled the places heretofore filled by men, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
DR. JOHNSON DIFFERS
 DECISION ON CALL ID HOWARD COLLEGE
Leading Baptist Pastors and Laymen of District Urge Dr. Johnson to Accept
 Presidency
Statement. May I2. Isls.

The dinner given yesterday at noon at the Hillman hotel in honor of Dr. John L. Johnson of Mississippi, president of the Womans' college at Hattiesburg, who has been called to the presidency of Howard college, was a great success, as number of the leading pastors and prominent laymen of the district were present.
 The dinner was to give expression of the earnest desire on the part of the Bap- lists of Birmingham to have Dr. John- son. who is a brother of Crawford John son of this city to undertake the great work of building up the Baptist nstitu- ton at East Lake, and make it one of the leading denominational colleges of the south.
 P c. Ratliff acted as toastmaster. Dr. W. F. Marlborough, secretary of the Bap- tist work in Alabama, spoke on the sit- uation in the state as being whole heartedly behind Howard college. Dr. Paul " Bomar, president of the Judson at Marion, expressed the hope that pr. Johnson would accept. and pr. William H. Smith, secretary of the education commission. pledged his hearty support.
 pr. James E. billiard, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, and acting re- cording secretary of the education board recently located here, made a plea for pr. Johnson to cast in his lot with Br- mingham Baptists, as this was now to be the great educational center of southern Baptists. Drs. c. Ross Baker, J. R. Hobbs and H. H. Hibbs added their wish that he would make this his home.
 G. W. Connors voiced the wish of the laymen present, and assured Dr. John son of their hearty support. Dr. John son in a feeling talk expressed his very great appreciation of the many kind things said about him and assured those in attendance that he would give the matter his most serious attention.
 After the dinner was over the trustees went into session with Dr. Johnson, with the determination to show him that il was his duty to take hold and help them build up the college.
 At the conclusion of the session Dr. Johnson announced that he would defer making decision for a few days, as he desired to consult with interested parties at his home town, but would answer as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
RETAIL CREDIT MEN
 TO HOLD MEETING
Newly Elected Officers and Directors
 of Association to Be Installed

Installation of officers and directors of the Associated Retail Credit Men, who were elected last week at the an uual meeting of the association. will be held tonight at the private dining room of the Civic association. In ad- dition to the installation. other inter esting features have been arranged
 The following officers and directors will be installed for the ensuing year: ". E. Hooper president E. B. lrw.n. vice president; w. " Trammel. secre- tary and treasurer Directors, Q. E. Rollings, Leo Karpeles, w. $. Webster. John H. ONeal Reid Lawson. Robert Aland, T. A. White, Maurice Bernhetm and Wallace Wilson.
 Much interest in the organization and it's work has been manifested re- gently by the members of the associa- : tion and some active work is being planned by the new officers and di- rectors that is of vital interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
Mrs. Jacobs Speaks
 At Rotary Luncheon
 On Suffrage Bill

Mrs. Solon Jacobs told members of the Rotary club the meaning of the Susan Anthony amendment, as it refers to the rights of states to regulate their own elections, and urged every member to support the ratification of che suffrage amendment by the state legislature when it convenes next month. at the weekly luncheon of the Rotarians at the Tutwiler yesterday.
 Erskine Ramsay also made a short talk. telling about the memorial to Ala bania soldiers and the need of funds for this cause.
 Short messages were read from Rotar- fans who are attending the international Rotary convention now being held in Salt Lake City and several short talks were made by members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
Jere King Cites Views
 On Woman Suffrage

their sacrifices challenged the admira ton of every thoughtful. patriotic man. In our own country the women came for ward with .yonderful devotion to the all lied cause, and shared every sacrifice made by men.
 T do not have it in my heart to longer deny her an equal share in the conduct of the government under which she lives and helps support. She will make mis- takes But men act foolishly in electing unworthy men to office, and in support ing unworthy causes relating to public affairs. The movement will come for ward with wonderful strides, and within another year will be adopted by the sev- eral states.
 Alabama need not hold out longer against the adoption of equal suffrage. Chivalry rather calls for it. It will be adopted without the vote of this state, but why not accept gracefully the new conditions that approach us, and see Alabama add more than million votes In the next presidential election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
SHOE SHINE LEADS
 TO KILLING OF NEGRO

George Denson, negro, was shot and instantly killed by Willie Dudley. negro, at the corner of Third avenuefand Twen- ty-sixth street. early last night. A quar- rel about a shoe shine, according to of ficers led to the killing. Witnesses to the affair stated that when Dudley ac- cused Denson, who shined his shoes, of not doing his work well, Denson hurled a Coca-Cola bottle at him, and that Dud- ley drew gun and shot Denson four times through the body. Officer New placed Dudley under arrest on charge of murder, and the body of Denson was turned over to negro undertakers by order of the coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
NEW DETECTIVE
 OFFICES OPENED

Branch's National Detectives have es- ta blished offices in the Jefferson County Bank building. The two principals in the firm. J. T. Branch and R. w. Bagwell. will reside here and the office will main tain a force of 20 to 50 men.
 MT Bagwell said yesterday Branchs National Detective agency was founded by J. J. s. CHurricane) Branch. in 1893 The agency renders a complete detective service of the highest type, including civil, criminal. general and industrial in- vestigations. The office here was opened June l. The company will. of course, maintain its offices in Norfolk. Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
TWENTIETH STREET MAY BE ABANDONED AS COUNTY HIGHWAY Civic Association Committee Urges Improvement and
 Beautifying of Red
 Mountain Park

Re-surfacing of the pavement on Twen- teth street between the north line of
 Railroad avenue and the south line of Avenue B was again taken up at a meet ing yesterday of the Civic association public improvements committee. Thos- E. Huey, of the board of revenue, and B. F. Moore and S. Bethea, representing the majority of the adjacent property ownerN MT. Huey gave assurance that the board
 would at once consider whether it will
 continue Twentieth street as a mart of the north and south highway or abandon 1t in favor, of Twenty-first street as a more logical route.
 In the event that the county abandons Twentieth street as the highway. which
 1t has to maintain under the statute, tne city would automatically have turis-
 elctfon of the paving. MT. Moore stated
 that so far as he could gather the prop
 erty owners adjacent to the street were
 anxious to get the present stone blocks removed and some surface laid which would eliminate not only the noise nui- sance but the very objectionable rough travel experienced by vehicles.
 The committee, Chairman Conrad H. ohme, W. T. Warren, Dr. J. Nj. Hankins. Hartley L. Anderson, being present, de- cided to urge the board of revenue to ildhS us CnOlCS dI the edTlleSI InOp1SuL possible in order that the city commits sion may pass the necessary ordinances for re-pavement of the street within the
 above limits. It is said that practically every property owner involved is willing to proceed and the city commission has also stated that, if 1t clearly has tho power, it will order the work to be-dona- RED MOUNTAIN PARK The Civic association, through it's com mittee, also decided yesterday to take up with the city commission at once tho matter of opening and fitting up the 20 acres or more of what is known as Red Mountain Park, to be used as one of tho most attractive recreation and scenic 1 spots accessible to the city. pr. J. M. | IIankins was designated to confer with
 the city commission and ascertain whether 1 they city can make the necessary i'm 7rovements and construct driveways as
 well as small dams to provide swimming
 or wading pools
 i The Red Mountain park reserve has . little more than POO acres which, accord | ing to the committee. can be. without .,uch outlay put in attractive shape az
 park with a system of driveways con- ! meeting with the road running from Mil- ner Heights and the Montgomery high
 way which touches within a quarter or
 mile of the proposed park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
LOCAL MEXICANS WANT TO FIGHT WITH
 UNITED STATES ARMY

Albert Bastida, Mexican, appeared at the office of Charles J. Allison. clerk of the United States district court, yes terday and took out his first papers, de- claring lis intention of becoming an American citizen. According to deputy clerks, this is the first Mexican to make application for naturalization in several years, and one of the few who have taken out papers at the local office. This man was born in Mexico City. Mexico, and is 22 years of age. He came to the United States from Audad Guarez Mexi- co, in 1913. He stated he was anxious to become an American citizen so he could enlist in the United States army. He was accompanied by two young men who were born in New Mexico who were also trying to enlist in the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
New Suits Filed

An unusually small number of suits were filed in the civil division of the circuit court yesterday Only six suits were entered and with the exception of one they were all small claims.
 Suits filed were: Beverly Moseley vs Majestic Coal company. for s25,00o dam ages, alleging he was injured while work ing in mines
 James Carter. a minor. vs. Walker D. Hines, director general of the United States railroad administration. and At- lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company for $2o00 damages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-19
CHAMPION JOINS
 STOOD CLUB FOR
 MEMORIAL FUND J. Kirkman Jackson to Act as Treasurer for Memo rial Campaign in Jeff
 ferson County

Fred ]. Cramton has joined the hun dred 5000 club for the Alabama memorial fund. and there are rumors that several others will agree to contribute that sum before the end of the present week.
 Senator John A Rogers of Sumter coun- ty, and L. B. Musgrove of Walker, agreed to put up 5000 each, provided 9S others will do likewise Now MT. Cramton of Montgomery, lumber manufacturer and dealer on a large scale, is added to the list and more are to follow.
 State campaign headquarters for the memorial expresses firm faith in the be- lief that 97 Alabamians, men or women. will be found who are patriotic enough asd financially able to contribute $l00O each toward the fund of s50o.00o that will be required suitably to commemorate the part the people of this state played In the world war.
 LABOR TO BE RECOGNIZED
 There will be placed within the me-
 morial building at the state capital. some suitable and permanent reminder of the part that labor in Alabama took in the
 various efforts that resulted in the win ming of the war. Just what form this
 feature of the memorial will take cannot
 be stated at this time, although all are |
 priate for this great purpose.
 w. L. Harrison, associate manager
 of the memorial campaign in Jeffer-
 son county, is attending the meeting of the American Federation of Labor at Atlantic City, and a further state ment in regard to labor activities In the campaign for the memorial Will be made upon his return to Birmingham J.K. JACKSON TREASURER The announcement was made We'd nesday at county headquarters at the Rotary clubrooms, that J. Kirkman Jackson, vice president of the Amer ican Trust and Saving bank. will act as treasurer for the memorial cam paign in Jefferson county. Erskine Ramsay, county campaign manager. is requesting that those who will be out | of the city and county during the week of the drive, June 27 to July 4, and who wish to have part in Ala 1 bamas effort to honor her heroes, send | their checks for the fund to MT. Jack son.
 The state treasurer at Montgomery. Mir Bradley, Is also the general treas- | urer of the memorial campaign. and persons living outside the state may send their contributions through the ! state treasurer. if they so desire | The memorial honor roll Is to have an important place within the struc- l ture, it is stated, and those who con- tribute in work and money to the | cause will have a permanent plaCe l within the records of the building, to- 1 gether with those who served in any capacity whatsoever towards the win- ming of the war.