davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
"Parlor. Bedroom and Bath"

Seats go on sale today for A. H. Woods fresh, flippant. farcical, frolic, 'Parlor, Bedroom and Bath, will be the attrac- ton at the Jefferson Friday and Satur- day, matinee Saturday of this week. 'Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" is one of the wittiest comedies that has struck Birmingham in long time. AS an ex- chorus girl who becomes a society editor and the woman in the case, Eda Ann Luke, has breezy role that gives her great opportunities for slang projection and clowning and she certainly makes good in both, The plot is centered around the young husband. who is compelled to live up to his reputation as Don Juan in order to retain his wife's affections Hcrner Barton plays the part of the in- nocent husband without any mind of his own, incapable of doing anything of his own free will. Frank Moore. friend of the husband, who tries to fix matters up, plays his part excellently. Ryder Keane is brilliant juvenile and Ho- thama Sherwood does splendid bellhop characterization. Other women of the play include Marguerite Risser. who plays the part of child wife and is dainty little actress. and Violet Barney, who plays the role of the loveable wife, a typical comedy character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
NEGRO SOLDIER IS
 KILLED BY WHITE
 MAN NEAR HOLT

Tuscaloosa, January 22. - (Special) Harry Crumley, returned negro soldier, was shot and killed at Holt, furnace town four miles from Tuscaloosa, this afternoon by Tim Ryan. young white man. The negro, who had been sta toned in the Hawaiian Islands for the past five years, is sa.d to have been making himself generally objectionable to the white people of the Holt neighbor- hood and is alleged to have insulted sev- eral white women.
 Only this morning he is said to have made improper remarks to young lady teacher of the town Several, men Of Holt were on the lookout for the negro to ar rest him when young Ryan met him in the road On being ordered to throw up his shands Crumley is said to have rushed at Ryan, attempting to put his hands in his pocket at the same time. Ryan was armed with a shotgun and as the soldier ran at him shot the man in the right breast, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
OFFICIAL COMlNUNIOUE OF PEACE CONFERENCE
By Associated Press

Paris, January 22.-The full text of the official communication issued by the supreme council this after noon reads.
 The President of the United States, the prime ministers and the foreign ministers of the allied and associated powers and the Japan csc representatives met at the Quai D'Orsay between and 5;30 this afternoon and approved the propos- al of President Wilson, which reads as follows:
 "The single object the representa- lives of the associated powers have had in mind in their discussions of the course they should pursue with regard to Russia has been to help the Russian people. not to hinder them or to interfere in my manner with their right to settle their own affairs in their own way.
 ''They regard the Russian people as their friends, not their enemies, and are willing to help them in any way they are willing to be helped It is clear to them that the troubles and distrust of the Russian people will steadily increase, hunger and privation of every kind become more and more acute, more and more widespread and more and more impossible to relieve unless order is restored and normal cOndi- ti0ns of labor, trade and transpOr- tatfon once more created, and they are seeking some way in which to assist the Russian people to estab- fish order.
 "They recognize the. absolute right of the Russian people to df- rect their own affairs without dic- tation or direction of any kind from outside. They do not wish to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Standard Toll Night Rates

The following reduced rates for night service on station to station" basis only are effective 12:01 a. m., January 21, 1919.
 8:30 p. m. to 12 midnight--
 about one-half of the station
 to station" day rate. 12 midnight to 4:30 a. m.-
 about one-quarter of the "sta- tion to station" day rate.
 For the purpose of applying night rates, the time of day at the point at which station to station" message originates, is used.
 The minimum night rate is 25c. Day rates apply on calls made at night when the "station to station" charge is less than the minimum night rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
TO TAKE UP PLANS
 FOR DEVELOPMENT
 NEGRO ON FARMS
 By Associated Press

Tuskegee, January PA working con ference at which plans for the further development of the negro on the farms industries will be discussed will feature the second day oe the Tuskegee negro conference. The conference delegates ex- pressed the hope tonight that pr. Rob ert Moton. president Of Tuskegee insti tute, will attend the conference tomor- row
 Dr. Moton has recently returned from Paris, where he was sent on mission by President Wilson, and wired the conference from Boston Tuesday that he is on his way south A number of prom inent white men from ali sections of Alabama are attending the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
WINTER REUNION
 OF SCOTTISH RITE

The winter reunion of the Scottish Rite of Masonry continues to prove big success, class of 11S candidates in readiness for the Council of Kadosh de- grees today This is the largest class ever admitted at one time in the history of the council.
 The Alabama consistory will take charge of the ceremonies tomorrow morn ing, and will confer the highest and concluding degrees.
 The programme for today follows:
 g a. m, Council of Kadosh reconvenes and Twenty degree conferred
 9:30 a. m.. Twenty-third degree.
 10:15 a. m, Twenty-fourth degree
 12 noon, lunch.
 80 D. m., Twenty-ffth degree
 , D. m., Twenty sixth degree.
 2:39 D. m, Twenty-seventh degree.
 D. m, Twenty eighth degree
 4:45 D. m, Twenty-ninth degree. D. m., dinner. 30 D. m, Thirtieth degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

exploit or make use of Russia in any way.
 "Fhey recognize the revolution without reservation and will in no way and in no circumstances aid or give countenance to any attempt nt a counter revolution.
 "It is not their wish or purpose to favor or assist any one of the organized groups now contendinG for the leadership nnd guidance of Russia as against the others. Their sole and sincere purpose is to do what they can to bring RussIn peace and an opportunity to find her way out of her present trou- blcs.
 "Tbe associated powers are now engaged in the solemn and respon- sibie work of establishing the peace of Europe and of the world. and they are kceniy alive to the fact that r:urope and the world cannot be at peace if Russia is not. They recognize and accept it as n duty to serve Russia as generous tIy, as unselfishly. as thoughfuIly. ly, as unseIfishly as they would serve any other friend and ally, and they are ready to render this service in the way that is most acceptable to the Russian people.
 'In this spirit and with this pur- pose they have taken the following action: They invite every organized group that is now exercising attempting to exercise political authority military control any where in Siberia or within the boundaries of European Russia as they stood before the war just con cluded, except in Finland, to send representatives, not exceeding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Report Charge"

When "person to person" call is made and the particular person de- sired is not in or will not talk, or when an exact telephone address of the particular person desired has not been given and he cannot be reached at telephone within one hour, Ire port charge" applies
 Such a charge also applies if the calling party is absent when the con- nection is completed within one hour, or if he refuses to talk.
 This charge is to cover compensa- tion for the operating, work performed and is usually about one-fourth of the station to station" rate.
 In any case, where. ''report charge" applies, the minimum charge is 10c, and the maximum $2.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
LEADING NEGROES SEEK TO BETTER
 CONDITIONS HERE
Delegation COnfers With the Governor and Speakers of
 House and Senate

Montgomery January 22.-(Special9 Leading negroes of Birmingham Tuesday conferred with Speaker Merritt of the house, T. J. Bedsole of the senate. Lieutenant Governor Miller and Governor Kilby in an effort to get some assurance of cooperation in most important reso- -lution that is scheduled to come before the house and senate sometime Thurs day afternoon. The negroes were received by the officials and it was said the two bodies agreed upon a plan of action.
 The resolution was drawn up by Oscar Adams, editor of the Birmingham Re porter, Dr. John w .Goodgame, Rev. w. A. Tut. Rev J. A. Bray, Revs. w. L. Boyd, J. F. Fitzpatrick, w. J. Turner, R. N Hall, A. K. Hawkins, J. B. Car ter, J. H. Kelly, ". fl. Nixon. E. W. Williams T w. Coffee, R. M. Davis and w. H. Holloway.
 Acknowledging serious errors by ne groes, the delegation is seeking the co operation of the law making tribunal for the purpose of bettering conditions.
 Though deplorable errors have been made here and there by members of our race, we nave SlflNtii as ttpl eSSlitctlNC Cf' to do and have at all times urged our race to their best in the work of de veloping the possibilities of our great commonwealth" says the resolution.
 When called upon in any cause To- our state or nation, we have stood and now stand ready to do our part as We are able. In the great world war in every field of endeavQr we were proud to show our country that we are not slackers and can be depended upon in any crisis
 The resolution asks for better educa- tional facilities for the negro race better accommodations from railroads so fal as waiting rooms are concerned, protec- ton of negroes from iyncners, the aboll ton of the Jaw whch permits whisky tt be brought into Alabama. franchisemen of negroes who are qualified improve living conditions. The resolution come9 in the name of the committee represent ing the -Interdenomnational Ministeria. Alliance and the Negro Bettermen: League of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
'Person to Person" Rate

When a person makes a toll call, specifying that conversation is de- sired with particular person and the connection is established and con- versation held with that person, the "person to person" rate applies
 As this service requires greater amount of operating effort, the rate for such calls is about one-fourth greater than the ''station to station" rate.
 The "person to person" rate is computed on the day rate between the points involved, whether the call is made during the day or during the night, and the minimum charge is zoe.
 No "person to person" call is ac- cepted where the station to station" rate is less than 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Mrs Mary E. Wagnesler

< Mrs. Mary F. Wagnesier died recently at the family residence. 2225 Ninth ave- nue, south, after prolonged illness She is survived by her husband. George M
 Wagnesler. three brothers James H. Davis Lincoln Davis, Charlie S. Davis and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret o. Claf- fer and Mrs. Enfma Wachter. During her last illness she was given every at tenton science and loving care could suggest, but the final call came and she fell asleep and was laid away at Elm wood The deceased had led a useful life and without pretension dispensed charity to the unfortunate and was al ways most@consderate of others A wide circle of friends mourn her loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
At the Lyric

The Dream Girls a clever quintet of singers and dancers. will be the flea : ture attraction on the new Keith bill to be presented this afternoon matinee and for the remainder of the week. These young ladies are excellent en- tertainers and incidentally, wear many stunning gowns. The offering is one of vaudevilles pleasing entertainments.
 Outside the InI' is the vehicle Of Leonard and Willard and this clever pair promise much hilarious entertain- ment. baTour and Gold will entertain in song and dance and Quinn and Cav erly will present The Submarine Base" Iawton, novelty comedy jug gler, win prove one of the pleasing features of the bill Official war pic- lures, showing the news of the day in pictures, will be feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Samuel Fleming Missing

As administrator of an estate at Hillsdale. Ind. E. L. Snively. 1918 Webster street, Fort Wayne. Ind. de- sires information leading to the where abouts of Samuel Fleming. who when last heard from. was in Birmingham, in February, 1915. His description is as follows: Fifty-fv or 50 years oe age, rather tall and slender, brown hair. tinged with gray. and has blue eyes. He has three sisters who reside in the west. and they will be greatly relieved to know something of his whereabouts, if alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF HENRY TENDON

Funeral services over the remains of Henry Hendon. who died Sunday at Can ton, Ga, will be held this afternoon at V. J. Jones, 22j6 Arlington avenue. pr. J. l.. billiard and the Rev. Kelly Tendon will officiate The remains will be taken to Union Springs for interment The pallbearers are George Morrow, Joseph C. Poole, J. H. Jones. J. F. Robinson, J. c. Whitfield and C. D. Carren.
 Mir Tendon is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jones and Miss Walden Hendon of Birmingham, and a brother Edwin Hen don of Jacksonville The deceased was a son of the late Rev. J. H. Tendon, an early pastor of the First Baptist church. He was travelling salesman for the Jeff serson Fertilizer company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Wallace Reid-Strand

Wallace Reid at the Strand, "Wally" is one of Birmingham's favorites and when he appears in such a Paramount picture as The Dub" 1t is certain that few will miss seeing him. He plays a young man whom several men think a duh and coward. He is sent on a dangerous mission and carries it out courageously.
 On the programme is one of Mack Sennett's girl comedies, "Cupids Day off, and the Pathe News is always in teresting. This programme is being pue hsplI1 'Aepol pueIaS stIl ae uMous Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
"Yanity PooI"-AIcazar

Vanity Pool,' packed with big situ- ations and heart throbs. is lavish ly invested play with many stunning creations worn by the feminine stars Unquestionably one of the biggest plays to be seen this season is now being shown at the Alcazar.
 As might be surmised from the title the chaos comes out through vanity Mary, the girl of the tenements. by her wonderful belief in things that are good, teaches that it is best to love the simple and human things in life "a lesson to the too vain and ego- tistical man or woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Appointment" Rate

When the calling party in placing his call appoints definite specified time at which he will talk on ''per- son to person" basis and the conver- sation is held at the specified time, the appointment rate" applies.
 The appointment rate" is usually about one-half greater than the sta ton to station" rate.
 The appointment rate" is comput- ed on the day rate between the points involved, whether the call is made during the day or during the night, and the minimum charge is 25c.
 No appointment call is accepted where the station to station" rate is less than 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Weatherly to Present
 Argument Thursday

Montgomery, January 2.-(Special) James Weatherly. representing the city of Birmingham. will appear before the Alabama supreme court in Montgomery Thursday and will present argument in support of his claim if the decision of the Alabama public service commission in the Bell Telephone company case should be reviewed. The state commission ruled against the city. and MT Weath- erly is seeking a writ of certiorari to compel rehearing. Judge Richard V. Evans will appear for the state, his ar gument being the decision of the com mission should not be interfered with
 new alloy of copper and nickel as a substitute for German silver is an nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Dr. Snedecor's Will

The will of Dr. Frank Snedecor was probated before Judge J. P Stiles yester- day morning. The widow. Mrs. Lena B Snedecor, is named beneficiary and ad ministratrix withort bond. Bradford and Horace Merry, nephews of Dr Snedecor, were bequeathed real estate te be divided between them to defray col Iege expenses The estate consits mainly of real estate and is valued at $100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
How New Rates Apply

Assuming the air line distance be- tween toll points to be more than IA miles, but not more than 152 miles, the following initial period rates for service under the various classes of- fered would apply:
 Station to station" rate .$1.0O Completed "person to person" Completed appointment" rate 1.5O Completed messenger call'
 rate ........... ....... 1.50
 Plus messenger charges. Report charge ........... 25c Rate between S:30 p. m and 12
 midnight, ''station to station"
 service only .......s.. soc Rate between 12 midnight and
 4:30 a. n. station to station'
 service only ........ 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
At Loew's Biiou

Charming Meryl Prince and her girls three of them-will be the topliners at Loew's Bijou today on the vaudeville bill, with four, other star vaudeville acts. Another feature act will be Jimmy Lyons in the role of the Hebrew statesman.
 The big photoplay offering will be Evelyn Nesbit .Thaw and her son Rus sell, in Her Mistake and this seven part feature film promises to be great drawing card
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
BURNS CELEBRATION.
 AT ENSLEY TONIGHT.

"Contented wi little. and cantie wi
 mair.
 wheneer forgather wi sorrow or
 care,
 gie them skelp as they're creeping
 along,
 Wi COW O gude swats and an auld
 Scottish sang"
 The sons and daughters of "Bonie Scotia" will gather tonight at the Elks home. Ensley, for the purpose of cele- brating the anniversary of the birth day of their beloved poet, Robert Burns. The affair is under the auspices of the local organization of the Daughters of Scotland" and an appro- priate programme has been arranged At the conclusion of the programme dancing will be in order and will include Scotch reels. jigs, and the time hon ored "Highland Fling" Owing to the fact that Burns an- niversary falls on Saturday this year and the inability to secure the hall. the committee in charge decided to hold the celebration tonight and in- dications point to one of the biggest crowds in several years past to do hon. or to the great Scottish poet. The programme will include an ad- dress on Burns by the Rev. John Mil ner, the singing of Scotch melodies by
  pipes by Messers. Liddell and Camp bell, Harry Lauder impersonations by James Stewart, vocal solos by Mrs. Ruth Furman. folk dances by Miss Amy Fox, and selections by Mrs Scott The programme will commence promptly at 8 o'clock and the public is invited The Twentieth Century Mothers club heard Miss Helen Downing at the Hill
 man hotel yesterday afternoon talk on Home Economies Miss Downing talked especially on the art of meats their cut and the cooking of the vari- ous cuts, also the conservation of meats so that the European countries might be fed.
 Following the lecture Mrs. H. J. Wur- tele, the president of the club, was hos tess to the members of the club at Nun nally's where they enjoyed ices. All members of Cunningham Chapter No. "A. O. E. S., Red Cross unit, are re- quested to assemble in the work rooms of the First Baptist church this morn ing at 10 o'clock for work. Mrs. H. H. Thomas, newly elected presi- dent of the missionary society of the Fairview Methodist church, requests the officers and superintendents of the so- ciety to meet at her home on Oak ave- nue Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to outline the years work. A telegram has been received by Mrs ]. D. Norman telling of the arrival in Foboken, N. J., of Sergt. B. D. Norman If Company !, Forty-ninth infantry. Ser ~eant Norman has done service overseas nd will be mustered out this week from amp Merritt.
 MT. and Mrs George Chambers and Walter Cooper and son Leonard are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James Echols. Miss Marie McGlawn is improving from a recent illness at the home of Mrs Arthur Moore
 Mrs. Doke Connell and daughter have returned to Nashville after visiting Mrs Shook Keith.
 Little Ethelene Oliver is ill at the l home of her parents. MT, and Mrs H. D.. Oliver, at Fairview./ l Mrs. R. E. Clyde is convalescent from 1 a recent illness.
 Of interest to a number Of friends is 1 the announcement of the marriage of ! Miss Julia Tdmore of Fairview to Mir, ! Frank o. Marble of Chicago. The mar | riage took place in Birmingham last Sat urdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Collect Calls"

Collect calls" are calls for which the charges are reversed; that is, are to be collected from the subscriber at the distant station at which the call is completed.
 Such "collect calls" or reversed charges, are allowed only in connec- ton with person to person" calls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Details of New Telephone
 Long Distance Rates

The schedule of toll rates promulgated by the Postmaster General effective January 2 1919 the United States of service than the sede and in order that toll line should not incur noproduc tive aey take full advantage of the fexb of the service that they should thoroughly
 famarz themselves with the classes of service be offered which described the folder subscribers this month which follows: N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Use Black and Whitc-Sent by Mail 25c.
 Removes Ereckles, Tan-Asents Make An Easy Living

 E If your skin is dark, blotchy, sallow or freckled, has risings, bumps, or pim- ples then apply Black and White Oint- ment as directed on the label It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching or Tightening up your dark. sallow or blotchy skin, healing all ris- Nipgs, bumps, pimples, blackheads and removing wrinkles or freckles-giving you clear. soft. bright, light. fas-' cinating complexion. with a healthy. beautiful skin. Two sizes. 25c and soc tlarge size contains 3 times the smaller size). sent by mail.
 FREE
 If, you send $100 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment. a 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free. SAgents make an easy living represent ing us. Address Plough Chemical Co. Memphis, Tenn, Black and White Oint- ment sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Los Angeles destroyed 4S00 cats the last year in the interest of food con servation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
R 2 2 a i n
 Your Normal w Q i Q h t

You can add one-fourth to one-half pound day by drinking a glass of this delicious digestant with each meal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
SFaiVar Ale

PURE DIGESTIVE AR0MATiCS WITH sAivAR MINERAL WATEa~kflD GINGER Gives hearty appetite, vigorous digestion, rich blood, clear complex ion and firm flesh. Your money back on first dozen if not delighted. At all grocers and druggists. Bottled and guaranteed by the cele- brated Shivar Mineral Spring, Shel- ton, s. C. If your regular dealer cannot supply you telephone
 
 COLLINS & CO,
 Distributors for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Report charges" apply under tho same general conditions as specified for "person to person" calls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Of interest to a number Of friends is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Julia Tidmore of Fairview to MT, Frank O. Marble of Chicago. The mar riage took place in Birmingham last Sat urdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Mrs. R. E. Clyde is convalescent from a recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Little Ethelene Oliver is ill at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. H, D. Oliver, at Fairview./
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Mrs DolSe Connell and daughter have returned to Nashville after visiting Mrs. Shook Keith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Miss Marie McGlawn is improving from a recent illness at the home of Mrs Arthur Moore.