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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Delay In Paris
 Fraught With Peril

e ENATOR UNDERWOOD'S state " ment, made before a Birming- ham audience, that further delay in signing a treaty of peace may prove disastrous, was given speedy corrobo- ration by the overthrow of the Hun garian government by the bolsheviki. It is said that the agrarian element, or the peasant class in Hungary, is not yet in sympathy with the bolshe- wiki, but no one who reads the daily dispatches from abroad can question that the situation in Europe menaces the whole world.
 Every hour of procrastination adds to the growing unrest. If bolshevism is not checked in Hungary it will soon be as strong there as it is in Russia. It has never been satisfactorily ex- plained how comparatively small group of radicals and anarchists can stay in control despite the fact that millions of Russians do not espouse their cause.
 Plans are now being made by the bolsheviki to seize the German gov ernment, which is none too secure. Setting out with the avowed purpose of conciliating all nations and effect ing lasting peace, the peace dele gates have unfortunately alienated the sympathy of their friends, have added to the discontent in Germany and have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
E * * Salvation Army More Popular Than Ever

6NHE Salvation Army home service 0 fund campaign, which begins May 19, will be the first great drive for money, and it is sure to have a sympathetic appeal.
 The modest methods of the Salva- tion Army are well known and appre- ciated by the public. The good that this organization has done cannot be overestimated and the record made in war work has placed the army in the class with the Red Cross.
 But before the Salvation Army drive is inaugurated we are to have
 1tory Loan and the "army" ma
 nary Nl. he found active in that gsat l a,i campaigns. The "Sal- va1asyis.s will exert themselves to the uttermost in making the Loan an overwhelming achievement.
 Assuming that the Victory Loan will be oversubscribed, every public spirited citizen will be ready to show his attachment to the Salvation Army and manifest his interest in the broad service plan and contribute accord ingly.
 Commander Evangeline Booth thus summarizes the aims of the Salvation Army: "The more efficient we can be the more suffering we can relieve, and the more suffering we can relieve the more. we are doing for God and hu- manity ard for the communities in which we live"
 Tens of millions of dollars are needed to carry out the Salvation Army's humane project. When the time comes let's make it an over-the- top campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
ceased to function.
 
April a Month of
 Road Conventions

A ALABAMA and many other |A states will hold their annual good road meetings in April. All of them will be of practical interest and all should be well attended. But the most important convention in furtherance of highway develop ment will be that to be held at Min eral Wells, Tex, April 14-19-the United States Good Roads association and the Bankhead Highway commits sion in conjunction.
 Time was when good road meetings were chiefly taken up with talk. But that time has passed. Engineers and public leaders come together to dis cuss in a very business-like way large problems affecting paved highways of the modern motor truck type. Results are demanded and results are usually forthcoming.
 The Mineral Wells convention should be attended by representative good roads advocates from Alabama. The larger the attendance the larger the results.
 In years past the mistake was made in spending money for road improve ment without providing for mainten- ance. As Alabama's highway engi- neer, w. s. Keller, has time and again pointed out, money thus spent is money wasted. Next to the road it. self is the matter of upkeep.
 True economy lies in high-class con- struction, no matter what be the first cost, and an ample provision for re- pairs.
 The rule will be henceforth along the line suggested; and the Mineral Wells meet will mark new forward movement.
 # x &
 Josephus calls Brigadier General Butler steam engine in brooches" That must mean the same thing in North Carolina as human dynamo * # 4 It's tough to think about, but if the league of women voters establishes a slush fund. many married man will have to donate to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
JudsOn's Work At Marion

'I am just stopping over for a day or two on my way back to Marion.X said Dr. Paul " Bomar, president of the Judson. T have been on little trip up in north Alabama
 T am pleased to state that our school is progressing nicely and that the at tendance Is such that we are put to 1t to take care of those desiring to ma triculate. People complain that it is so hard to get to Marion. I grant it, but then it's worth while after you land in the cultured little city which for so many years has been an educational center"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Colonel Shook Here

Col. A. M. Shook of Nashville, formerly vice president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and one of the pioneer iron makers of the Birmingham district, is in the city visiting his sons, Pascal G., Warner and A. M. Shook, Jr.
 He has been in Florida several weeks for his health. Although he is not now directly connected with the iron industry in this district he still takes a lively interest in developments here.
 He will return to his home in Nash vile in 8 day or two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Walker County Getting Ready

q came down to Birmingham to a con- ference of the Victory Loan workers, bringing with me from Jasper some of those who are going to be active in the campaign said Jack Cranford, the coun- ty chairman for Walker.
 "A friend of mine tried to guy me about my red, white and blue cravat, but l am wearing it for a mascot. It's a combination which spells victory, and so you can just bet that Walker county will raise it's apportionment'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
AFTER WAR

Margaret Widdemer, in the Nation. The king has a stronger crown,
 The lines of the lands are new. New walls are piled where the old went
 down And other flags over wall and town Blow where the old flags blew Qittle son-1ittle son!
 Your broken toys and your broken gun Are all have left of yo The girls that you used to kncw
 Go by in the sunset ligh< But nevermore with them tc and fro A lad goes by as he used 10 %.
 And smiles in his mothers s'xht-x U.ittle son-little son!
 Your blithe young ghost from 2 tn.
 that's. done, Is all l can see toniEhtD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Farrell Enters Realty

John B. Farrell, who until recently has been in the insurance business and for years builder and real estate sales man, has again entered the realty line, having joined the sales force of A. C..
 Montgomery, we'll known realtor, at 2l6 North Twentieth street. MT. Farrell Is one of the best posted men in the busi- lines of real estate sale, rental or insur- ance. His many friends along Realty Row welcome him back to his old line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
E * *

BEGINNING THE DAY-Prnyer is Not n burden to be borne, an Obli- gatiOn to be fulfilled, something that is due to God and must be paid. Prayer is a privilege; like friend- ship and family love and laughter, great books, great music and great art; it is one of life's opportunities to be grasped thankfully and used gladIy.-Fosdick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
-----------ses-- DECADENT SING SING

From the New York Telegram. When a man in the death house can find opportunity to manufacture a dirk and attack his keeper 1t occurs that despite the departure of "TopN Brown" Osborne. Sing Sing isn't growing bet ter very fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
WHEN BASEBALL WAS SPORT

From the Detroit NeWs
 Every time we hear of baseball player who holds out for more salary we are carried back to- the days when the star player on the team had to chip in his share toward the ball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
VETERAN OF THE BALLET SHOW

1 lights, they have ceased to mean much of late years Mere hosiery displays can't be palmed off for art or for devil try. And. after all the change is dramatic art
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
INDEMNITY ANGLE

Restaurant bandit is pursued and captured by waiter he fails to tip. A few more insta noes of the sort will place tips in class with health in- surance premiums.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Member of the Associated Press

The Age-Herald is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dis patches.
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication or all news dispatches credited to IL or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news puoHsheo herein.
 All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
HE'S READY

From the Nashville Banner.
 That situation in Europe is fast de- veloping into what looks like a hurry call for General Foch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
IN DEMAND

IN DEMAND Who Is your favorite screen starr? "A man named Blobbs." q never heard of him. What company is he with?'
 Hes at the head of his own company and along about fly time he does a land- office business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27

BRUTAL REJOINDER Everybody wonders why I married you," snapped Mrs. Bounderby. .Humr
 Have you nothing to say to that, sir?" Yes" groSned Mir. Bounderby. I'm open to suggestions as to why I asked you to-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
Erie Pettus As a Farmer

"I was talking to a friend of mine re- gently about farming and he seemed to think that I was doing bit of it in an amateurish way" said United States Dis trict Attorney Erie Pettus.
 Tt Is true that I have 8 small farm down toward Bessemer, but I am farm ing 700 acres up near Huntsville in fact the land runs up to the corporate limits near the Dallas mills I sent the big Tamworth boar and brood SOW and some of the pigs I got from MT. Barrett up there and they are certainly fine breed and are doing well. I made good crops last year in spite of tn drouth. The condition of the land on account of the unusually wet season has greatly delayed the early start I had hoped to make this spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
WORTH KNOWING

q dare say your war experiences have broadened your vision?'
 undoubtedly" answered the dis charged soldier. For one thing, have discovered that it is possible for man to work 16 hours a day and keep his health"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
bureau, 2o7 HibSs build

Washington bureau, 2o7 Hibbs build ing.
 European bureau, 10 King street. Coyent Garden. London, w. c. 2.
 Eastern business office, World build ing, New York city; western business onlee, Tribune building, Chicago. The $. C. Beckwith Special Agency. agents for foreign advertiseing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27

A REBUKE 50 this is the office of the Clarion?'' "Yes," replied the editor, proudly. "A temple of truth" Tell the truth and shame the devil eh?"
 "Sir, the office devir has nothing to do with the editorial policy of our pa- per"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
JUST AN INTERLUDE

JUST AN INTERLUDE Soft and sweet a zephyr strays, Whispering of holidays And the peace of woodland ways. Blue the skies and warm the sun Surely, winters rule is done And the joys of spring are won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
BRIGHT OUTLOOK

BRIGHT OUTLOOK Did the doctor seem encouraged about your condition?"
 "Yes," said Mr. Grabcoin. q have an most profitable patients he ever had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Fine Business Conditions

~--~~@N~~FE
 'The imaginary trouble that our dis- 1 trict Is said to be on the eve or ln- heriting should find no favor with strong, aggressive business men, sald Samuel c. King, cashier of the Bank of Ensley and vice president Of the na- tional bank section of the Bankers as- sociation, which meets In Birmingham today.
 'The business men of this country have never faced an opportunity great CT than at present. President Wilson himself. in recent memorable address, said that upon the shoulders of the bankers of this country was placed the responsibility of the readjustment pe- riod. He added that if the business men and bankers carried on as they undoubtedly would there would be little if any fear to be entertained for the future.
 T am personally of the opinion that the conditions of this state were never more attractive than at this time. The business volume is the greatest in the history of the district and everyone should be truly optimistic.
 Tn Ensley every plant is operating in good shape. We have no misgivinSs as to the future, but on the other hand, look with the greatest confidence upon what lies ahead of us.
 Tt is reassuring to observe the busi- ness failures in American for Febrc- ary were the lowest in any month in the past four years, while the unem- ployment situation is fast passing the crisis In fact, it is the best opinion obtainable that if the steel and iron market revives as Judge Gary de- clares it will following the recent price fixing, that there will be an ac- tual shortage of labor in this country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27

A light and airy manner
 Is quite useful to conceal The heavy heart you carry
 And the misery you feel But I never could achieve it
 When the dentist with smile Says, "I'll fix that tooth up for you In a very little while"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
THEAGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffiee as second-ciass matter, un- der act of Congres, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27

A SEEMING PARADOX Ex-kaiser Karl, the papers say, Has sought refuge in Switzerland, The underlying reasons are Not difficult to understand. When ex-crowned heads are down and out And would enjoy tranquility, The safest shelter they can find Is in a strong democracy.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27

The French forts around Paris, which were attacked were Issy, vanves, Montrogue and Mont valerien. The French had the advantage in the num- Der of guns, but the Germans were su- perior rapidity of fire, and they had 100 guns of the heaviest caliber known to 1870 in position to open fire on the southern Qualifications. It was to be fierce duel, for upon it's outcome hung the fate of both nations.
 Germany had not then come out fully for ruthless war upon the scale which she practiced in her last fury, but she did not then hesitate to direct her fire against the LuXemburg, the Invalides and the ambulance of Val de Grace. A number of women. children and inof- fensive citizens were killed, but then. as later. the Parisians got used to shells. It is computed that 5000 shells were thrown into Paris in the 12 days, and that the deaths due to them were 296. Not so impressive in the light of what we have grown accustomed to now, but record then.
 But. famine did what artillery fire could not. and after an investment of many months, when sorties failed, anu only six weeks provisions were on hand when the blockade began, and the siege lasting four months, the peo- pie were on the brink of starvation. Horses. dogs, and even cats and rats, had been long used as food. The bitter weather and the scarcity of fuel ag- gravated the misery. Disease stalked through the city, for in few months more than 600 people died of small pox-and Paris. having borne all that she could. surrendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
DISASTROUS EXPERIMENT

Pardon me for saying so, but you don't look well this morning."
 Its my fault" replied MT. Jagsby gloomily 'Drat these optimists, any howl"
 What's the trouble?"
 "Oh, I was foolish enough to listen to a fellow who talked about raisin, a bit of yeast cake and a bottle of grape juice
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25

Frederick Barton. of Second and
Hamilton streets, has received let
ter from his nephew, Captain
Thomas Barton. of Virginia, of the
Eightieth division, Three Hundred
and Seventeenth Infantry, u. S. A,
in which he tells some interesting
things about a soldiers life "over
there"
Writing from Savoisy. France, he
tells of his trip across from Camp
Lee early last summer on the Mon
golia with 4,400 troops.
Air raids and experiences in the
trenches are told of thrillingly and
to the Captain an air raid is the
worst of all bombing. His company
was first at the front with the New
Zealand division at Bapaume. He
says: 1T may seem strange but
they were the finest lot of men ]
have. run into over here and l made
some of the best friends l had
among them" After moving from
place to place the captains COM
pany participated in tho great drive
of September 26, in reserve at first
and then in full action. The ar
tillery for that drive was literally
hub TO hub. At IL o'clock that night
suddenly every long range gun
seemed to open up and it was be-
yond description ali that night-the
greatest barrage in history, lasting
without n pause until 10 O'Clock the
next morning =. My company
came out of this deive remarkably
well, not losing q man. . Be-
tween November l and the Eigh-
tieth division moved forward fiftc9c
and five-eighth miles in n mar
line; it always led and captured two
Huns for every man woundedS cap
tured one gun for every man
wounded and one cannon for every
ten men wounded, besides large
quantities of munitions and other
stores"
The captain had seven-day
leave in November, visiting Paris
and some of the beautiful cities of
France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Reed. of Car
Isle. announced the engagement OF
their daughter, Miss Zulla Reed. to
Private Frank Poulton, son OF j. A.
Poulton. this city, at an informal
luncheon at their home, Sunday
The table decorations were unusu-
ally attractive in pink and white
and the great secret was discovered
toward the close of the meal on tiny
papers hidden in nutshells.
The quests were from Hagers-
town, Chambersburg, Harrisburg
and Carlisle. PrivGAe Poulton is
now located in Morbach. Germany,
with the Ninetieth division of oc-
cupation. He enlisted in the Avia-
ton division December, 1917. and
was later transferred to the field
artillery. The bride-elect is in the
employ of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. The date of the
wedding is undetermined.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25
COMMUNITY CLUB
MEETS THURSDAY
Penbrook Progress Civic Club
Announces PA Members in
the Recent Drive

The Penbrook Community Civic club
will hold a meeting this Thursday even
ing. February 81. at 7.So o'clock. in
their newly decorated and furnished
rooms in the Borough Hall.
During the recent membership drive
a total of 244 members were procured
and a very special invitation is ex-
tended to each and every member to
attend this meeting. when Mrs. Mabel
Cronise Jones. a member of the Har-
risburg Civic club will give n talk
pertaining to Civic Club Work, and its
benefits to communities interested.
Later tea and cake will be served. On
Tuesday evening March 4. the Civic
club will give a benefit musical under
the direction of the. Social Committee
in the Penbrook Church of God on
Candy street. to which the public is
cordially invited. A fine program has
been prepared the numbers to be given
by Penbrook and Progress talent.
The committee in charge of the
musicale includes: chairman Mrs. G..
Nallerchamp, Mrs. Joseph G. Miller.
Mrs. Lawrence Hetrick and Mrs. Ed
ward Kirby Lawson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25
Armenian Fund Is
Given Support Assurances

During the last few days Lieu
tenant Governor Edward E. Beidle-
man, who is chairman of the Eastern
Pennsylvania committee for Armen-
ian-Syrian relief. has received many
assurances of support from eastern
counties. The Armenian Syrian cam
paign was delayed in Eastern Psnn-
sylvania because of the influenza
epidemic, and other unforeseen
events. 1t Is now to be pushed to
conclusion.
The following quotas have been
set for Eastern Pennsylvania coup-
ties by general headquarters:
Lancaster. $4,000; Lebanon. $500;
Harrisburg and Dauphin county, $34,-
672; Wayne. $7.720; Northumberland,
$2S.i20; Montour, $2.640; Columbia,
$3.50; Luzerne. $9S,560; Wyoming.
$2,s40: Lackawanna. s1S1,7s6: Sus-
quehanna. s7.72o; Bradford. $4,000;
Sullivan, s1.232; Carbon. s13.2Ooi
Schuykili. $4,000; Berks. SCI, l,e00;
Lehigh. $4,000: Northampton, s27,-
ESQ; Pike. s2,s1s; Monroe, 5000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25
Mrs. Essig Hostess For
Thursday Social Club

Mrs. Harry V. Essig. 1926 Penn street
entertained the Thursday Social club,
at her home. last evening. The rooms
were prettily decorated with the ma
tional colors and tiny cherry trees and
buffet supper was served. Those
present were: Mrs. L. J. Watson, Mrs.
]. T. Fleck. Mrs. c. Vaughan. Mrs.
Walter Merkle, Mrs. Fred Essig, Mrs.
Ruth Watson, Miss Helen Sloan. Miss
Ruth Fleck, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Sloan, Fred Essig, Louis Snyder,
Charles Sloan and Harry Essig.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25
Miss Howard Hostess;
Her Guests Enjoy Magic

Miss Evelyn Howard was hostess
last evening at a Washington's Birth
day party. held at her home, 2116
North Sixth street. There were clever
decorations and the favors were tiny
hatchets.
During the evening Private Philip
Byrem gave an exhibition Of magic
and slight of hand work and L. S.
Howard sang delightfully."- several bari
tone solos. Refreshments were enjoyed
by the following young people: the
Misses Nellie Ellenberger, Della Steiner,
Lillian Howard, Violet Shakespeare,
Mabel GLENN, Margie Howard, Eliza
beth Friedman. Mabel Chronister, Mary
Hackenberger, Esther McNeal, Alverta
Prosser. Alice Rau, Alice Smith. Ruth
Howard, Minnie Howard, Evelyn How
ard. NTessre Robert Greenawalt, Cald-
we'll Fries, Ward Swain, Charles How
ard, David Dolbin, John Prosser. Harry
Pretz, Lester Gerhart. William Howard,
Ralph Saul, Edwin Thuler, Oliver
McGary. Robert Dolb!n. Lorraine Der
rick. Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Howard, Miss
Gwen Shakespeare, Private and Mrs. T.
S. Byrem, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Scheon-
burger and Mrs. George Howard
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25
Jewish Young Women
Dance at Aviation Depot

Members of an organization of
Jewish young women called the
Daughters of the Blue and White"
attended a dance last evening at the
"Y" hut, Aviation Depot, Middle
town.
The party chaperoned by Mrs. Hoff-
man, Mrs. Coplinsky. Mrs. Rochman,
Mrs. Feldstein and Mrs. Katz, in
cluded the Misses Anna Selfon.
Blanche Pruss, Lena Yoffee, Helen
Etter. Lillian Sherman, Miss Abram-
son and Miss Finklestine, of York;
Bessie Kerson. Celia Kerson. Lille
Toor. Sara Toor, Helen Arch, Esther
Arch. Fanny Williams, Grace Sander.
Tillie Kline, Sara Klazan, Rena Kopp,
Jennie Bloom, Sara Michael, Rebecca
Michael, Sara Abrams, Viola Burd
Lena Marcus. Rena Finklestine, Mary
Heagy. Esther Veaner, Rena Levin
and Miss Lapkin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-25

is LEADING
NLITTLE PLAY
Prohibition Drama, ''The Last
Loaf" to Be Given by Glass
of Church of the Redeemer

THE Last Loaf" a, Prohibition
Drama, in two acts. will be present.
ed Monday evening. March. 3, in
Fahnestock Hall by members of
class IL of the Lutheran Church OF
the Redeemer, Miss Dorothy Frank
erberger, teacher
Miss Esther Gruber. a well-known
singer of the city. will take the
leading part of Lille Ashton, daugh-
ter of a wealthy silversmith, who is
engaged to Harry Hanson (Ciyde
Gineavon) son of a millionaire baker.
While the lover goes to China to
make n fortune of his own the Ash
tons become poor through the drink
ing habits of the father and Liuie
teaches music to eke out their liv-
ing. John Fisher and Miss Ada
Merkel take the parts of the Ashton
parents and the entire cast is well in
a musical way. The proceeds of the
entertainment will go toward the
class fund.