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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
MANY HOUSES IN
 ENSLEY DISTRICT
 BEING BEAUT|F|ED
Clothing Drive for Refugees Proves Successful-Ens- ley Library Hours
 Extended

Painting and repairing houses has be- come the order of the day in Ensley and every man is vieing with his neighboT O sec who can do the most. The popu- lrity of painting seems to be a conclu- Live result from the epidemic of house buying last fall. Insignificant houses that have heretofore been unobserved " passersby are now standing out proud iy from amidst the new spring foliage in coats of new paint; new yards and new additions of porehes, rooms or sun par iors.
 In many instances these houses were bought by those forced to buy on ac- count of everybody else buying and the personal pride long dormant in the renter has awakened in the owner with the de- sired results Ensley Highlands, espe- cially has now very few houses to p5 rented, as the owners occupy them and the once transient population is settling down to make homes and local history to be handed down to their children children.
 A number of large new homes are in the building on the Highlands and req. estate men are confident that all lots owned by individuals will have resi- dences built on them when times are normal again.
 The scarcity of houses and rooms for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
TO ENTERTAIN MOTHERS

An interesting programme has been arranged by the teachers of the Fairview school to entertain the mothers Tues day afternoon at the regular monthly meeting of the School Improvement as sociation. The programme follows:
 (a) Boat song;' (b) Giants" First Grade A; recitation Little Orphan An nie," Mollie Lamberth of First Grade B; "The Windmill" Nongfellow) in concer- by Second Grade A; song ta) The Bouncing Ball." Second Grade B; reel tation, My Shadow, Walter Holt; song. There's a Rose In No Mans Land, Third Grade A; reading, Flanders Field" Mary Boxley; trio, "Blooms and Blossoms" Hazel Racket, Othello Lloyd, Frances Dunn of Third Grade ana Fourth A and B; piano solo, ''The All pine Hut Helen Johnson of Fifth Grade A; reading, Maxine Judd piano solo, Dance If the Wild Flowers" Virginia Hammill of Fifth Grade B; violin solo, Mary Ramsey; piano solo, Charles Haul cken. both of Sixth Grade A reading, Uncle Pete and AIarse Jose. Gladys Fuller; violin solo, Melody in F, Franl, Carlton; piano solo, Dance of the Moon Birds" Louise Hill both of Sixth Grade B; solo, My Shadow" Jamie Slaughter reading, "Daisy's Music Practice Hour,
 Etoyle Heitlinger, both of Seventh Grade A; reading, Myrtle Knapp, Seventh Grade B.
 A good attendance of mothers is re- quested al this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Over Private Wires
Over S. R. Stewart & Co.'S Wire

New orleans. March 29.-The week end figures for this week were again unfavorable, sptnners' takines amount inc to 159. 900 against 206.000, and thus against S,734,000 last year.
 Foreign news over night was not or a stimulating character Paris de- velopments point to delay in the peace settlement, came at an noppof7 tune time, as conditions in thls coup try were just about getting In Sooa shane for a general boom and eXpan- sive enterprise.
 Rullish news was the weather, show ing general cloudiness over Texas anu Oklahoma, with prospects Of chahSe to unsettled over Sunday and contlh- ued cold east of the river, with llShI lo heavy frost to the coast districts. NeWs from the Shreveport conference shoWs that merchants and bankers are strongly in favor of a cotton acreage reduction.
 The market opened , to 10 points lower and selling on the mill takinSs and foreign news increased the reac- tion to 30 points on the near positions. There was no pressure, however, ai' the market rallied easily on little buy ing Although action cannot fall to De reserved over the present political sus- pense. there are many signs to indicate an underlying bullish feeling and pfel erence for bullish action. Any favorable news from abroad would start a buying movement. The range of today's market was within a limit of 20 to 25 points and the close 10 points net lower than Fri days final figures.
 Spots at New Orleans were un- changed; middlinG 2625c; sales 12oi bales
 T,+arior n, q rL at e orc unchanged WitL small business done.
 Exports flor today were 5000 against l 1000 this date last year.-John F. Clar: l X Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK Try Grandmother's Old Fa- vorite Recipe of Sage
 Tea and Sulphur

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home. which is mussy and troublesome. Now adays, by asking at any drug store for 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" ," you will get large bottle of this fa- nous old recipe improved by the addi- ton of other ingredients at a small cost
 Don't stay gray. Try 1t! No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair. as it does it SC naturally and evenly. You dampen sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at d time; by morning the gray hair dis tppears. and after another applica tiun IT two your hair becomes beautifully dark. glossy and ttractive.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Cu1rPCH ANNoUNCEMENTs

First Presbyterian Church-Rev C. B: Tomb, pastor. Morning topic, An Act of Love Criticized"
 First Christian Church-Rev. T. N. Lennox, pastor. Mornng topic, "A Hoy Convocation." Evening topic, "1s the Church a Failure?"
 First Baptist church-Rev, A. K Wright, pastor Morning subject, Divine Ratio of Sowing and Reaping." Evening subject, Using the World" ~~usicai pro gramme.
 Ensley Highlands Presbyterian Church. Rev. L. F. Burbaker, pastor. Morning subject, "1Ne Power of a Peaceful Life At s p. m. stereopticon lecture on "Hammer and Hand
 Hunter Street Baptist Church-Rev. J.: R. Martin, pastor. At II q. m., special missionary programme by the children or the Sunday school. Evening supJec9 "Constancy on Well Doing
 Fairview Methodist Church-ReV. J. D. Wilson, pastor, Morning subject, Re- ligious Education Evening subJeoct' Let's Go Fishing
 Pike Avenue Baptist Church-ReV. Tne2 dore Harris. pastor. At II a. m the 5cnh- dren will render missionary programihe. i Evening subject. What Is ReltgionE ShadJside Methodist Church-ReVf J, IL Harris. pastor. Regular servlces'l II d. m. and 7:9O D. m by the pastor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Much Smoke, But
 Very Little Damage

Fire of unknown origin starting in a locker on the fourth floor of the general office of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company at First avenue and Twenty-firts street, filled the building with smoke and caused much excitement early last night.
 Several stations of the fire department answered the call and soon had the fire under control The locker was filled with clothes and paper which ignited from causes unknown. The damages are nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
DRIVE CLOSED

The gathering of clothes donated for the suffering people of the devastated parts of Europe, in the Ensley district, came to a close last evening and the com mittee of which Mrs Joe Smith was chairman was pleased with the results. Mrs. Smith stated that over 2G00 garments had been received at headquarters or Twentieth street and the clothes were in unusually good condition, while the donations were about 800 garments less than the Belgian relief campaign. The clothing will be packed and shipped Tues day
 The workers assisting the leaders were untiring in their efforts in making this campaign a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
LIBRARY HOURS

Of interest to a large number of Ems ley people is the announcement by Miss Frances Randolph Archer librarian, that beginning Tuesday morning, the library will be opened at 9 o'clock and con- tinue open until 9 in the evenings. Miss Archer will have Mrs. Mary E. Messe", formerly librarian at .Avondale, as her assistant.
 The change of hours will be especially satisfactory to men on night work as part of the day can be spent in read ing. Many club women who prefer to work in the morning and who have beer going to the Central library, will find the changed hours an added convent ence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
VILLAIN ACQUITTED
 ON CHARGE KILLING
 SOCIALIST LEADER
By Associated Press

Paris, March 29.-RaOul Villain. on trial before cOurt-martiaI, charged with the murder of Jean Jaures, the socialist leader, on July I3. 1914, was acquitted this even ing.
 AlphOnse Zevaes, attorney for Villain, declared the motive for the crime was misguided, ardent patri- Otism. He appealed to the court for the acquittal of Villain sin the name of victory. which Is now fill- ing our hearts with joy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
HOME DEPARTMENT

The home department of the Red Cross, which now has a branch in Ensley IS proving a Sreat convenience to those having adjustments to be made with the government. The department in Ems ley is located above Russell Bros. studio, and people of E.csley, Pratt City, Wylam and Fairfield will find prompt service there on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- days from 2:30 to 6 o'clock, and it will not be necessary to go into Birmingham Mrs Meade is in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
De Gro Wins Title Match

Detroit, Mich, March 2s.-Alfred De Orc. three-cushion billiard champion, easily defeated Gus Copulos, Michigan cham pion in the final block of their title match tonight, 50 to 3s and took the series by a score of 15O to 94.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

hetwen this country and India, it may te stated that in the five years 1913 to 1917 there were imported into this coun- try 343,118 Indian laborers with free passages, while 97,246 others, compris-
 ing traders, merchants, etc, came at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Thousands of hats discarded by Eng fish women are exported every year to Brazil, where they are eagerly bought by the Indians. The feathers and other ornaments on the hats are taken by the men, and the bare straw shapes given totheir womenfolk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
I1NIVERSALIST

Church of the Messiah, 2209h Third Avenue; Rev. Robert Garner and Rev. Richard M Smith, Pastors-Books, tracts and papers for reading distribu- tion. Conference and Sunday school 10 to Il a. m; preaching service, II to 12 m; sermon subject, "A Meeting Of Phophets," by Rev. Richard M Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
SALVATION ARMY SERVICE

Street services at 10 a. m., corner First avenue and Twentieth street; jail service, il o'clock; street service, 3:30 D. m. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street; street service, 7:l5, First avenue, and Salvation meeting in Salvation Army hall at 8 o'clock. conducted by Lieutenant Beech and Captain Bouterse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
SESAME CLUB

Mrs W. II. Wynne was hostess to the
 meeting of the Sesame Literary club Fri
 day afternoon. The programme follows:
 .'The Rise of Russia and Peter the
 Great" Mrs. J. C. Barrett: "Catheranie
 the Great Mrs. Oscar Bcrney; ''rhe Be- ginning of Prussia and Frederick the Boterweg was leader.
 A feature of the programme was two
 solos given by Mrs. G. D. Randle, Mem
 cries" CTostD: "Hark, Hark. the Lark!' r(SchuberD, Mrs. l.. R. Vines, accom-
 panied
 The hostess, assisted by Miss Martha
 Jones, served a plate luncheon. The
 guests of the club were: Mrs. Gideon
 Wynne Mrs. c. D. Randle, Mrs Sam
 Wynne, Mrs. L. R. Vines, Miss Martha , Jones.
 Beginning this evening, Rev. l.. E. BrubaLer of the Ensley Highland Presby- terian church will resume evening serV- ices For various reasons these services have not been held during the past few months Ills subject, Hammer and Hand," will be illustrated by stereopti- con views.
 The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church will have charge of the evening services today and have prepared an interesting programme. Mrs. J. R. Tate entertained the Mid
 week Social club at a theatre party to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
UNITARIAN

First Unitarian, Dr. Thomas '. Byrnes. Minister-Services II o'clock; Sunday school 7:45 o'clock; sermon subject, "The Human Greatness of Jesus" All meetings in the Cable building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Altrurian Church, L.. A. FeaIy' Bishop--Services II a. m. at the church. All Farley building; sermon sup]ect' Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone But by Every Word That Proceedetn Out of the Mouth of God" Lecture every Thursday at II a. m. on "Prac- tical Christianity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

renters and light housekeepers continues problem to real estate men of the Vi- cinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
EPISCOPAL

Grace Episcopal-Rev. C. Hcnckell, pas- tor. Fourth Sunday in Lent. Church school, 10 a. m. Morning prayer and ser mon, Il a. m; eevning prayer, 7:45 p. m. Services will be held on Wednesday anu Friday evenings at 7:45 p. m. and on fr'- day afternoon at o'clock in the church
 Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. north. Rev. M. N. Barnwell, rector Fourth Sunday III Lent. Holy communion services, 7:3o d. m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.. m.; morning. prayer-sermon, II o'clock. Lenten serV. ices: Evening prayer daily except Wednesday and Saturday, 4:3o D. m' Wednesday, evening prayer-sermon' O oclock; Friday, Litany, short address 4:S0 p. m.
 St Andrews Church-Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. south. Rev. Joseph T. Ware, rector Sunday services, f:5o a. m, Il a. m., and 7:30 p. m. sermon subjects: Morning, "Redemptive Power of Personality" evening, Sincere In Lit- erature-Tito Melema." Shurch scnooi' 93O a. m. Lenten services, Tuesoay' Thursday and Friday, p. m; Wednes day, p. m. Conference for men on fhe Church and Industry" Monday, p. m'' speaker, MT. J. R. McWane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
BAPTIST

Southside Baptist Church-Corner Elev- enth avenue and Nineteenth street, south pr. J. F. Dillard, pastor. Sermon. II a. m., subject, The God Who Goes Before; evening service, 7:30 D. m., sermon sub ject "Why People Leave Jesus"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

The Church of God will hold services at the Miller street chapel Sunday and Sunday night as usual Bible study and prayer service Thursday evening at and 7:45, respectively. Sunday school at 10 a. m.; preaching at II a. m. and 7:45 D. m Rev. Robert Germany of Mississippi is expected to fill the pulpit Sunday morning. while Mrs. Liz zie Mitchell will preach on "The Church of God, an Organization" in the evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Second Church of Christ Scientist. ISIS Second Avenue-Services II a. m. and D. m; topic, Reality" Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; Wednesday testi- monia1 meeting 8 p. m. Reading rooms and free loan library 1702 Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Elyton Baptist Church-Rev. F. G. FL som, pastor Mir. Smith of Woodlawn Baptist church vii speak and sing at Il a. m. Rev. MT. Swain will preach at 7:SO D. m. Sunday school 9:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
AI,TRJJRIAN

Pratt City-Regular worship ana preaching by John T. Lewis at p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

As an example of the flow of labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Statement of Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Co. Of New York
 As of December 31, 1918 ASSETS Market Wall

Real estate ..............$ .$275, 100000 Loans on real estate ................... 23,25O0O Bonds and stocks ..................4 485,464OO Cash in banks and office e............ 36,76O27 Agents balances and uncollected premiums 48238 Interest due and accrued ................ 5,02213 Less unadmitted for excess deposits 29,58583 Total admitted assets s...... $942, 1892 93
 LIABILITIES
 Losses and claims .....$ s4,O99s9 IJnearned premiums s..............4 412,87353 Commissions due agents. ts................. 45,4O954 Return and reinsurance premiums ......... 57347 Ali other liabilities 25,33927 Capital paid up in cash .,........... 25O,OOOOO Surplus over all liabilities .............. 124, ,09723 Total liabilities .$942, ,39293 CLARK-MALONE REALTY CO.,, General Agents
 Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

James Adams of the university is visit ing his parents, MF. and Mrs. J. G' Adams, for the weekend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

Circle" Wednesday, 7:S0 p. m., followed by monthly business meeting.
 West Woodlawn Baptist Church-Rev. J. J. Smithie, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 m. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:9o p. m. A great missionary rally at Il o'clock service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ Scientist, South Twenty-first Street and Elev- enth Avenue-Leicester LeMont Jack son, First Reader-Services Sunday at II a. m. and p. m.; subject, Reality: Sunday school at 9:30; testimonial meeting Wednesday at p. m. Read ing rooms, HI American Trust build ing, open week days from a. m. 70 , D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
CuIIRCH DE CHRIST

West End, Charles Street-bloie study at 10 o'clock; regular Worshlp and preaching by c. M. Pullias at Il a. m. and p. m.
 Woodlawn, Sixtieth Street, Between East Lake and Tidewater Car Lines Bible study at 10 o'clock; regular Wor- shin and preaching by John T. Lewis at Il a. m. and p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Majestic Friday afternoon. The guests later enjoyed ices.
 The Builders band of the First Bap- tist church will give a reception to the ladies of the church Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe Smith.
 Miss Pearl Arnold and Miss Emerta Elliott are spending the weekend at Albertville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
CHRISTIAN

First Christian. Rev. Simpson, Pas tor-C F. Evans, Christian Endeavor field worker will speak at il o'clock local Christian Union rally at p. m. 7:3O sermon by the pastor; subject. Has the Church Failed?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church-Corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street; The Rev. pr. John A. MacSporran, min ister Morning service at Il o'clock. Sermon subject, "The Cross Bearers" Evening service at 8 o'clock. Sermon subject, Triumph Through Sacrifice, as illustrated in Faust" This is the fifth in the series upon the Religious Message of Great Literature" Organ recital at 7:45 by Mrs. William Gussen. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Mems class at 9:30 a. m., Dr. J. H. Phillips, teacher.
 East Lake Cumberland Presbyterian The Rev. A. F. Bailey. pastor. Morning sermon at II o'clock by the Rev. H. L. Ilinch of Gadsden. Evening sermon at o'clock by Rev. H. l.. Hinch.
 First umberland-Twelfth avenue and Twentyseventh street, north; the Rev. A. D. Rudolph, pastor. Sunday superintendent. Special opening exer- else. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:SO D. m. Morning subject, Christian Unity:' evening subject, "'Seven Fundamental Propositions" specially for young Christians. Christian En- deavor at 6;45 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3O D. m Scripture les son. Rom 9th chapter.
 Independent Presbyterian Church. Henry M, Edmonds. D. D.. pastor. Morn ing service at Temple Emanu-El. High land avenue and Twenty-tirst street, Sunday school at 9:30, with classes for all. Public worship at II o'clock; sub Ject, "Fhe Child in the Midst Even ing service atLyric theatre at o'clock. The pasPr will speak on Peter H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Dr. R. l.. Robie of Chicago will lec- ture on "Christs Second Coming al 7:3O Sunday night in the Fraternal hall, 21091s Third avenue. The public is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
Statement of National Casualty Company Of Detroit, Mich. As of December 31, 1918
 ASSETS Market

Loans on real estate ..................S 3OOOO.OO Collateral loans ............ 75O.OO Bonds and stocks s.................... 3O9815.8O Cash in banks and office ............. 12278.23 Interest due and accrued d................ 5712.97 All other assets ...................... 14954.86 Total admitted assets -. -. -s373 51186
 LIABILITIES
 Losses and claims .................. 2944O.OO Unearned premiums ................... 2O363.O0 Commissions due agents s..............,.. 50O.OO All other liabilities .................. 135OO.OO Capital paid up in cash ............... 0O,00O.OO Surplus over all liabilities .......... 109 7O8.86 Probabilities ......... 373,51186
 J.H. WEST, General Agent
 Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

South Highlands Presbyterian-Ser- vice at II a. m and 7:30 p. m., conduct ed by Dr. w. B. Holmes. Sunday school and Bible class at 9:30 a, m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

First Baptist Church-Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., MT. Cox, superintendent Morn- ing worship. II a. m., sermon subJect' The Star Witness,' by the pastor. Bap- list Young Peoples union p. m, Clar ence Cox, president. Evening worship. p. m. sermon subject, Men and the Church"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Mrs. J. R. Tate entertained the Mid week Social club at a theatre party to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30

Calvary Baptist Church Thirteenth avenue and Fifteenth streets. north
 Preaching by the pastor, Rev. l.. IT.
 Reeves Morning service, II a. m. sermon subject, The Stewardship of Life and Money" Evening service. 7:30 D. m.. ser mon subject, "Paurs Interest in the sat vation of His Own lt'opleH Sunda" school, 9:SO a.. m. Special missionary serv- ices Baptist. oung Peoples union. junior and seniors 6:3a P. m. Midweel' service, subject, The Christian Family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-30
METHODIST

Fountain Heights-Rev. William Graham Echols. pastor. sunday schooi at 9:S0 a m; MT. Forney w. Brandon, superintendent. Brotherhood class at 9:30 a. m; A. l.. Reese, teacher. MOTH ing and evening services at Il a. m. and 7:30 h. m. Sermons by the pastor. Morning. subject Gods Workman ship evening subject. "Thou Art the Man" Senior Epworth league at S:So o'clock.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1919-05-29
HeQlthiest in War; History.
From the Stars and Stripes tParisl.

Ninet. four n three enihs per- cent OF the Yank army vas defective for
dty at al times ~ Of The 81 pei cent or thc on effective list only "a per
cent Of than were 50 rendered ~ disease. This means that the American
1yny was tho noalnuN1 amy in The history Of warfare.
lt Willie tine work of The medical department, including as it dos both
tie ounco of prev ento IN the pound OF cure is best reflected i'm the general
health II the ams its capacity is put the hardest test when it nus follow
hat army INTO ai ton. axe up its manned and wounded. WI then with al its
Resources Of sAni ad science restore every possible man to the ranks. The
$4,000 YanEs tMt tie borhes u, ceeded in me way or another in woundng
represented certainly the most direct challenge that ame to our medical
corp IL came Straight from tire ncm% guns and it was TO be met in typ
lcaNy American fashion.
u medical corps IS Il non conlb,tan rganiZatO but 1t wagedt the long-
e, hardest. biggest battle of the war-a battle for the lives of those 1885, 100
wounded americans Amd il IS an American habit TO win M lives OF 49, 200
were saved.
young America will hear Very few stories OF the empty sleeve because, thanks
sleeves or wooden legs. ut III America will read the history of the splendid
cheyrons.
Aateth there have ben 19723 deaths. in The A. +. r., of which 32293 We're out on
esse. M SOC Of accidents md the. causes.
eu.arly clean fighting frc. Its verereal rate has been decidedly the lowest
Aousana of us men N averaging less than 40 a a whole