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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
ELEVATOR BOY" A SAVANT

1 mained in South Africa and began tho study of diseases. l made many eX- perlments on poultry and other ami nals.'
 The major continued his research work for seven years. He became wei. {, versed in poultry culture and wrote many essays which were printed in several well-known papers and pour. try journals. Later he went to Canada. where he resumed his research work.
 writing many essays. which were pub-
 llshed in Canada and the United States
 He spent most of the small fortune
 he had in this work. When the Euro
 pean war began he was almost penn,- less. Since then he has been work!n. in different cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Barbour Diyersifying Crops

T am here being treated by spe- cialist," said J. J. s. Willis a prominent citizen of Mt. Andrew, Ala. As far as could learn about the same amount of cotton will be planted this year as was planted in Barbour last season. Bar pour is no longer depending upon one crop, for we have learned that there IS more money in diyersification. It has been said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and there was a time when it might equally well have been applied to farmers, but not now, for even the old time ones are quit ting cotton, or reducing the acreage and going in for peanuts, velvet beans, corn and hay crops. It has worked a revolution in my section"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Rirmingham church GoIng Town

T have just had the pleasure of visit from my brother" said Dr. James E. Dillard, pastor of the Southside Baptist Va, to visit my mother, but will be back in time to fill my pulpit next Sun day morning. We had great day on Sunday having more than 1000 in 5Gn- day school and large crowds at both preaching services. l have not been here very long, but long enough to know that Birmingham is a church going town. It may be proper in some cities to ask What is the matter with the churches| but as far as I can see they are work ing full time here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Mrs. Yielding on "opcu Forum ;,

The religious open forum, as inaug- urated by pr. Preston B. Wells, restor oe the Highlands Methodist church. had it's lnltlal trial last Sunday evening and proved great success, which I thor oughly enjoyed said Mrs. w. J. Yield ing, who was one of the speakers on that occasion 'I suppose I am like the old deacon who said that he always enjoyed the meeting when he had part in it. but l believe that is the way with great many of us. In fact, the effort we put into anything we usually get out of it. vantage of knowing Dr. Wells topic for Sunday evening, Is the Church Making Good?' As it had been been previously announced and consequently we had an opportunity to put some thought on the matter, consequently the talks were all timely and interesting. Mrs. George Rey- nolds pr. Glenn, MT. Paul Wright, super intendent of the Sunday school of High lands Methodist church; Mrs Hitchcock, MT. Fulton Clarke. and myself, responded to the subject and expressed our views. I believe the open forum has great possi- bilities and that pr. Wells hns done a very modern and timely thing in intro. ducing it; but it must be kept within the lines of constructive criticism;' it would be very easy to drop into controversial disputes and spoil the very thing that the open forum stands for, namely, uniting the church and standing together on ev- cry principle and plan by which the church can make progress The congre- gation on Sunday evening certainly re- sponded most cordially and pr. Wells made the service most unique and in- teresting one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
HIS SYMPATHY

From London Answers
 At isn't exactly common occurrence
 10 lind man standing in a public high
 way holding rnm by the horns, and the passerby was interested
 Will ye please hold On to this beas.
 While climb the fence and open the gate? asked the man politely, TCertainly,' replied the stranger. And he did so.
 iThanks!' said the man from the othe. side of the fence The brute attacke,. me an hour ago and we've been strug- glin3 ever since. But so long us ye holo ms horns he can't hurt ye. And 1 WISE
 se, the same luck in getting away as ve
 had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
* <. < Japs Have Grievance Against Peace Delegates

67HE threatened withdrawal of Ja- J pan from the peace conference because of the failure to incorporate ? clause in the league of nations cov- aant preventing racial discrimina-
 5ns, will probably not materialize.
 he Japs would have little to gain
 such a move now, although they 4spnt decide to break with the allies
 ter and form an alliance better suit
 g their we'll known imperialistic 5roel lme. The Japs are shrewd petit ms and expert traders. They sl' T. it more to their advantage, whatever may be their resentment, ,ad is unquestionably strong, to sl4.1e the best of the situation and endeavor to win other compromises in return for abandoning the race is- sue.
 While Japanese statesmen have sought to minimize the seriousness of their claim, stating that it was more | matter of national pride than any desire to profit by unrestricted immi- grafton, the tenacity with which they have clung to this one point in contro- rersy shows that there is more behind .heir fair-spoken words than they have acknowledged.
 Japan has felt the effects of war least of any of the belligerents. She emerges from the war stronger than sver, with her national aspirations strengthened. She is in no mood to accept what she regards as a rebuff The situation is unfortunate and if Jauan is alienated from the allies it will be due to Australia, whose insist snce forced Great Britain to oppose the race equality clause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Victory Quota Should Be Easy to Raise

THE govei inment is not seeking
 U to raise as large an amount of money in the Victory Loan cam paign as was at first proposed-only four and a half billions, instead of five or six billions, and the quotas of the various county units will, there fore, be much less than had been ex- pected.
 Jefferson county's allotment is six million, nine hundred and eleven thou Isand dollars-two million dollars less tha was allotted to the county in the last Liberty Lp pan. It should be easy to raise this amount.
 Securities will be issued in denoml- nations of fifty dollars, and up, and men and women of moderate means as we'll as people of wealth will be able to subscribe
 The drive begins next Monday. Jefferson county should rise in its pa- triotism and reach the goal in less than a weeks time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

BEGINNING THE DAY-Reawak- cn my dreams, o Lord, my God. Take me back again to that early day when the world seemed all ready for me, when life was a fine, thrill ing thing, when God was near ana high ambition easy. Stir me again with the wonder of living and serv- ing. In Christ's name. Amen'-H' NJ. E,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
PREACHERS AND MOVIES

From the Chattanooga Times
 What the preachers need in this competition with the movies" say tha Washington Post, lis a new bunch of scenarios" One thing seems to oe Sure up to the moment, no law will be passed to compel people to go to a church they do not want to attenl, whether they get to see Sunday movies or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Con graduates BOIes.

T wish to congratulate w. J. Boles, Tor the fine work he is doing in his double spread articles in The Age-Her- aid under the heading, For the Good Of the Community, said P. A. Feni- more, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 He has been running it only short While, yet has brought before our mo- tlce much that is of interest to the pupllc In an economic way. The idea Is fine and the way it is written and the manner of it's display is putting his work over in fine shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

A female stowaway who blacked her face with burnt cork got desperately Hea- sick and her identity was discovered. Probably hadn't thought about what hap pens to ones "tummy" on the rolling deep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Birmingham On High Pressure

T wish to bear witness to the fact that the Birmingham hotels are crowd ed,' said Dr. L. L. Gwaltney, editor of Montgomery. q came up Saturday night and the Tutwiler was full, the Motion crowded, the Hillman overtaxed and the Morris unable to take me. Aft CT much telephonng and walking about l got room at the Florence, but had to share 1t with a commercial traveller. If the hotels are guage to business things in Birmingham must be running under high pressure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
ADRIFT WITH TfIEi'' Ei'T MES

MODERN IMPROVEMENTS. Noisily the jazz band plays,
 Many couples prancing In uncouth and monstrous ways, Yet they call it dancing. Poetry of motion''-bah.
 lis sad mis- -terming: To the tune of "Ja, da, da" Twisting, bobing, squirming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
FOOTLOOSE.

T can let you have room on the top floor, sir, if you don't mini sharing it with another gentleman" said the clerk.
 All right. But do you suppose the gentleman will retire early? I'm IF turbed."
 You'll probably be able to get d good nights rest before the gentleman comes in, sir He's been stopping witn us every spring for six or seven years and this is the first time he's ever made the trip without his wife,
 CnnL-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
J. J. Smiths Retirement
 From Ledger Management

If AMES J. SMITH, for more than 0 twenty years president of the Birmingham Ledger company, in re- tiring from the active management of the excellent and influential news paper he had built up, carries with him the love and esteem of his former associates and the best wishes of his successors now in control of the pub lic,-ior
 sir smith has been fling factor s uagham's social and business lee. n~r ursss ling in man. .-., ..S ..-5 t-ln 4-Gt-a. ---.-ed for his public spirit and for his consistent policy in advocacy of high ideals. No citizen has been more straightforward in his relations with his fellow man and his influence has been far-reach- Ing for good.
 As MT. Smith is in his prime it is reasonable to assume that he will con- tinue to take leading part in local affairs. Certain. it is that he will al- ways be numbered among Birming- hams upbuilders.
 It often happens that in business severances there is a trace of friction among those who had held joint in- terests, but not so in Mr. Smiths case. He retains stock in the Ledger company and will remain an honored member of the board of directors.
 Everybody in Alabama who apprc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
WISDOM OF MISSISSIPPI

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Dear old Mississippi dutifully foi- lows the leadership of Alabama in Its memorial plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
l ENIA- l REBUkE.

 "Whs the alt ye?"
 "spoonins II park, your honor.- said Patrolman Murphy. What have you to say for your self?" asked the judge of the prisoner at the bar.
 "In the spring young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. quoted the prisoner.
 Hum" said the judge, who was no slouch as a versifier. Ten dollars, please, and heed this warning. Be careful. son, how you make love. In public parks 'tis most improper to hus and kiss a turtle dove."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
LUXURY.

Money doesn't bring happiness" rel marked the altruist.
 Maybe not" answered the practical man, 'but if you are rich you can be as crusty as you please without hay ing to apologize for it afterward.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
BEHIND THE TIMES.

 'The editor of the Morning Bugle has threatened to shoot the editor of the Daily Eagle on sight"
 Will nothing keep them apart?' I'm afraid not. The editor of tho Eagle comes from Vermont The ed.- tor of the Bugle called him a carpet bagger and he retaliated by calling the editor of the bugle> a 'white-l -livered skunk"
 Good heavens! Haven't those fell just fought a victorious war in Eu- roper?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Amk1MMlAaes1I
JUST FROM PARIS

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 The fashionable spring flower is the 14-poinsetta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
BRIGHT SUGGESTION.

BRIGHT SUGGESTION. Tt has been suggested that Uncle Toms Cabin be converted into a musi- cal comedy"
 "Nonsense. How could that ne done?"
 Easily enough. A chorus of 'Llt~ tie Evas, all under twenty would blackface comedy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
CRUSHING.

"A man who married Broadway broken"
 why so?" Tn divorce proceedings she referred to him as an episode"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter, un- der act of Congres, March $, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

Remlttances can De maoe aS eu4 .'.l1 ra.a or exchauge. The Age-HeraId VIII not be responsible for money seht through the malls. Address
 IaE AGE-11ERAl4D,
 Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15
Member of the Associated Press

The Age-Herald is the only nof and Sunday newspaper Tn 6lFH4Ns '.'- carrying the Associated HtsS
 patches. ,.ivalv
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

Washington bureau, zO7 AiDbs Du4d- ing. .,.at
 European bureau, 10 King Covent Garden, London, w. '. .,,
 Eastern business on4ce' W oE4o tng New York city; western business onIce. Tribune building, Chicago Ine $. c. Beckwlth Special Agency Ase"'' 1or foreign advertiselng.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

ciates sterling character will wish MT.
 Smith well in whatever career he may take up for the future. The Age-Her- aid extends it's most cordial greeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-15

"The old Colqutt plantation was m amending source of wonder to me. TaG old home with it's 12 rooms, it's wiGe porches, it's imposing columns, its lawn of 15 acres, it's majestic pines, made a daily appeal to my asthetic nature. coul1 easily see how it had gotten tnh name of Pinebloom,' as all around were virgin forests of pine timber ready for the market at the comlhA of a railroad.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-04-10
AMERICAS
IIlMElMORIALS]|
GEORGE G. M'MURTRY,
Captain, 2Oeth Infantry.

1EOR0E u. W w " n M
Captain, a0eth Infantry.
Captain McMurtry received
the Distinguished Service Cross
for conspicuous gallantry in ac-
ton at Charlevans, in the For
est d'Argonue, France, October
2 to 8, 1918. Captain McMurtry
commanded a battalion which
was cut off and surrounded by
the enemy and, although wound
ed in the knee by shrapnel on
October 4, and suffering great
pain, continued throughout the
entire period to encourage his
officers and men with resist
less optimism that contributed
largely toward preventing panic
and disorder among the troops /;
who were without food, cut off
from communication with our
lines. October 4, during
heavy barrage, he personally
directed and supervised the NOV
Ing of the wounded to shelter
before he himself sought shell
ter. October 6 he was wounded
in the shoulder by Il German
grenade, but continued person
ally to organize and direct the
defense against the German at
tack on the position until the
attack was defeated. He con-
tinued to direct and command
his troops. refusing relief, and
personally led his men out of
the position after assistance ar
rived, before permitting himself
/ to be taken to the hospital Oc-
tober 8. During this period the
successful defense of the posi-
ton was due largely to his eff
forts. His wife is at % East
10th street, New York,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-04-10
BIL
IIlMEORTAIS]
CHARLES w. WHiTTLEsEY,
Major, 3Osth infantry.

CHARLES w. wHiTTLEsEY,
Major, 3osth infantry.
Major whittlesey. the hero Of
the "go to hell" refusal to sur ;,
render, was decorated for con-
spicuous gallantry and intrepid ;
ity in action with the enemy
northeast of Binardville, in the /;
Forest d'Argonne, France, DC
tober 2 to d. 1918. Although
cut OF for five days from the
remainder Of his division, Major !
Whittlesey maintained his posi-
ton which he had reached I'M
der orders received for an adj
vance and held together his com
mand, consisting originally OF
463 officers and men of the 3OSth I;
infantry and Company X of the
3O7th infantry, in the face of a
superior number of the enemy
during the five days. Major
Whittlesey and his command
were thus cut off and no rations
or other supplies reached him in
spite of determined efforts
which We're made by his divi-
sion. On the fourth day Major
Whittlesey received from the
enemy II written proposition to
surrender which he treated with
contempt, although he was ut
that time out Of rations and had
suffered loss of about 30 per
cent Of killed and wounded of
his command and was sur
rounded by the enemy. His
home is in Pittsfield, Mass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-10
REAL ESTATE FOR RENr
New Apartments

Before renting don't fail to inspect
the Brandon. located on the old Rich
mond College site. We have two left
MORTON G. THALiIMER,
Second Floor, First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Phone Randolph 5000
The evening world., 1919-08-11
QUEENS CITY EMPLOYEES
DENIED INCREASE IN PAY
Engineers and Draughtsmen Fail
to Get $500 a Year
Salary Raise.

Borough President Connolly OF
Queens to-day turned dom the de-
mand Of Local No. 16,3Ss Union OF
Technical Men, engineers and
draughtsmen. for a fiat increase in
wages of $500 year.
"I informed the men In the employ
OF the borough" said President Con-
molly, that would dismiss any of
them who went on a strike. While
I am and always have been in favor
of union labor. and as a member OF
the Board OF Estimate and Apportion-
ment, voted for the prevailing wage
rate. l cannot countenance such n de-
mAnd Every other union first es-
tabllshes a prevailing rate OF wages,
but this union has made n demand
without doing this.
IL told the committee that this
would have TO be done before any
demands could be considered. Also
that the talents of engineers and
draughtsmen so widely differed that
some might be entitled to higher
salary than they are getting while
others might be paid too much no
matter what they were getting"
The evening world., 1919-08-11
GREEN CAR DEMANDS SAME AS
ON B. r. 7.

"The demands that we are about
TO present to Receiver Hedges" said
johnson. ARE exactly the same as
those we presented in Brooklyn to
Receiver Garrison. The quick vic
tory that we won in Brooklyn has
greatly increased our strength in
Manhattan and the Bronx. II our
strength is recognized, as II ought to
be, we should win what we are after
without the necessity OF a strike
Before the B. r. #. strike more
than half OF the Green Car men were
members or pledged 70 become mem
bers OF the Amalgamated Association.
Since the winning OF that strike the
men have been coming in focks, until
now our strength is at least seventy
five per cent"
Union leaders said they had heard
to-day a report that tho INTERIOR
ough was offering $40 monthly bo-
nus from now TO the end of the year
TO men who would refuse to Join the
Amdlgamated. The report was not
confirmed.
Receiver Hedges OF the Green Cai
Lines published an advertisement TO-
day admitting that the men 'ough
TO have more money and adding tina
the only way an increase could b,
granted would be by charging al
eIght-cent fare.
Street railway employees OF tn
Union Railway Company. whose line
traverse the Bronx. are loath 70 for
! get the unsuccessful outcome OF tn
! strike two years ago. The dlsconter
The evening world., 1919-08-11
HYLAN CHARGES
CONSPIRACY TO GET
N-CENT CAR FARE
CONTINUED from First Page)

with the Governor | will be removed
n do not turn over the Police De-
partment to the Interborough and the
system OF which he is at present
Receiver.
in purpose and expression all
these letters fit In with each other so
remarkably well that there u a
strong suggestion OF something more
than mere coincidence. Possibly II
Mr.. Hedges. Mr., Fazakerley and the
other railroad officials sat down to-
gother in conference and prepared
these threats and planned car
strike in Manhattan, It may consti-
tute criminal conspiracy in an at
temtp 70 extort from me, as Mayor
certain undue concessions for the
railroad companies.
The fact that. in my opinion. they
are not entitled TO any increase and
that these demands are against the
interests OF the people OF this city
with whom they have bargain anC
a contract. has no bearing on thii
phase OF the case.
May ! ask you 10 give this subjec
your very careful considerations"
The evening world., 1919-08-11
DOOuNG DENIES .HG
RECEIVING $4,000
FOR MEANS TRIAL
tconsnued from Ergt Pnse5

teetIvo Agency regarding my account
there.
subsequently, two ofhcers OF that
institution apprised me that they had
received subpoenas TO appear before
the Commissioner. They told me
they thought the subpienas were de-
fective. l advised them TO ignore the
defects in the subpoena and give
what Information was desired and
full information was given. I do not
recall what sums Of money passed IN
my account in the period mentioned.
/ do not believe they aggregated the
sum mentioned. Nearly all repre-
sented collections and re-investments
for clients. DO not remember among
my clients the Northern Trust Com-
pany OF Chicago or any person con-
nected with that institution.
''S. The only person in Chicago or
elsewhere from whom I received
money during the progress Of the
Means trial was Alexander Il. Reich
man. He refunded to Inc disburse-
ments-my recollection Is that this
was for travel and hotel accommoda-
tions of numerous witnesses who went
to Concord from this city on three
different occasions during the trial OF
the, case in November and December,
1917. The sum was $4,000. In adddi-
tion to that received 81, 500 from Mr.
Reichman paid out by me to hand
writing, typewriting and other ex-
perts. No other sums were ever re-
ceived by me or by any one In my
behalf, directly or indirectly.
Il am Informed that threats have
been openly made that IL a settle
ment with Means was not effected, 4
, certain representative OF the Northern
/ Trust Company and / would be in.
! dicted in North Carolina. Means anC
his associates, would doubtless wei.
come an opportunity to Influence tn,
trustees of the charitable trust men,
toned In the will OF James c. KIM
to compromise the litigation nov
\ pending"