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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
SERMON ON CARNEGIE r

The announcement that Rev. W. K.
Price would preach a sermon about the
life of the late Andrew Carnegie, as
an inspiration to poor young men ana
an example to men of wealth attracted
large attendance to the First Bap-
fist church Sunday evening at O'CLOCK.
! Mr.. Price took as his text Know Ye
Not That There lisa Prince and Great
Man Fallen in Israel Today" Samuel
3:3S He reviewed the life of the great
man, telling of how he started out at
the age of IL years, the son of an emil
grant from Scotland, and worked his
way up the ladder of fame until in
$50 years he had accumulated one or
the greatest fortunes of the world, and
upon retiring from business said: My
business is to do the most good In the
world; l have retired from all other
business" He recalled the numbers OF
libraries, peace funds and other ap-
preparations given by the great man,
and made this appeal Rich men, or
those who would be rich get your les
son, it is here. Make money and give
it away while you live that it may not
be squandered by your children when
you are gone and in turn destroy them.
Poor boy, get your lesson. Not one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
WORKING WOMEN TO
HOLD CONFERENCE.
Representatives of 81 COun-
tries to Meet in Washing
ton in October
BY Associated Press

Washington, August 17-An interna-
tional congress of working women has
been called by the National Women S
Trade Union League of America to meet
in Washington during the week proceed
ing the International labor conference
called by President Wilson to convene
October 20. 1t was announced at head
quarters of the league here today that
each of the "a countries which will be
represented at the labor conference had
been asked to send 10 delegates to the
women's congress, each delegate to fur
nish credentials from an accredited
womans Grade union.
This congress will mean" said the
announcement, that for the first time
in the history of the world the elected
representatives of the organized working
women of all countries will have oppor-
tunity to discuss the problems of the
workers. In this manner they will en-
deavor to bring their Influence to bear
upon the determinations of the internal
tional labor conference, in which, I'M
der the terms of the labor charter of
the league of nations, no direct voice or
representation is provided for women"
Delegates were urged to bring to the
congress final data on conditions sur
rounding the employment of women in
their respective countries, including APP
plication of the principle of the eight
hour day and provision against unem-
ployment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, August 17.-(Special)-The
Black Warrior Odd Fellows convention
will be held at the Hueytown odd Eel
lows hall Thursday, August rs. These
conventions are held semi-annually and
a large number of the members OF the
order usually attend. In the Black war
rior district there are 80 lodges, COM
prising those of lower Jefferson, Bloo
and Tuscaloosa counties The conven-
ton III convene in the morning anu
will! hold an all-day session, Hueyto"n
'1odge No. 44s being host on this occa-
sion. An interesting programme is pc
ing arranged, and large attendance Is
expected. ]. ]. Goode, who heads the
Black Warrior district Organization, is
being boosted for grand secretary Oh the
state odd Fellows, having been noml-
mated at recent meeting in Birming-
ham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
COUPLE INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Mr.. and Mrs G. Nichols, Pip Fifth
avenue, north. were badly injured
about the head and body at O'clock
yesterday afternoon when their auto
mobile, driven by Mr.. Nichols, turned
turtle near Trussville.
They were carried to the Norwood
hospital where it was found Mrs.
Nichols upper jaw was broken and
many cuts and bruises were found
about her face and shoulders Mr..
Nichols was bruised and cut about the
face and shoulders. Both were rest
ing well last night.
The car skidded and ran off the en-
bankment of the Trussville road near
Trussville and plunged through a wire
fence. They were brought to the in
Urinary in Johns ambulance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

quested that all of the children of the
city meet at the park Thursday after
noon at B o'clock to practice the songs
to be sung. The large crowd gathered
at the park showed unusual apprecia-
ton at the sing Sunday afternoon, when
the orchestra numbers were tuneful
and catchy, and the songs by every
body were popular. Director Michael
son sang two numbers that were ap-
preciated, Nearer My God to Thee"
Drank Idle), and "There'll Never Be
One Like YOU" (Fancher).
1t lis planned to make the sing for
next Sunday the best of the season.
On account of the library being closed
last Thursday there was no meeting of
the Civic Improvement league, and the
president, Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth,
has decided to call meeting for Thurs
day of this week at 4:30 o'clock. Mem
bers are requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
ENSLEY COMPANY
TO Be ORGANIZED
r.
National Guard Will Be
Formed at Meeting To-
morrow Night

Much progress has been made in the
organization of an infantry company OF
the new Alabama National guard in
Ensley, thirty-five members having join
ed UP. with many others in prospect.
At a recent meeting it was decided to
meet every Tuesday night at o'clock.
and a special call has been issued for
the meeting tomorrow night at the Elks
home.
Capt Ira D. Davis, a former officer
of the National guard, has charge of the
formation of the company. He is man
of wide experience and under his lead
ership the Ensley company is expected
to take high rank in the military or
CARNATIONS of the state.
Captain Davis requests every one in
terested in the organization to be present
at the meeting tomorrow night, stating
that several of the leading military au
thorities of the district will be present
and explain in detail the requirements
and benefits to be derived from training
of this nature.
THE company has several propositions
in view for an armury for the company"
said Captain Davis, but we will take
our time in making the selection. as in
addition to q suitable place for drills and
equipment, we expect to pay attention
to the social features and hope to make
the company one of the leading social
organizations of Ensley.
For the present we will hold our
meetings at the Elks home, that order
having always shown disposition to rem
der any patriotic aid possible. and the
local lodge has generously rendered us
the use of the home until we are perma-
nently located.
II am looking forward to a big meet
ing tonight as we have received many
inquiries from Fairfield, Edgewater, Do
cent Bayview and other outlying dis
tricts as to the company. The public is
cordially invited to the meeting tonight.
especially those who have had previous
military training"
COMMUNITY SING
A large crowd of music lovers attended
the community sing at Ensley park yes
terday evening from 6 to z o'clock and
enjoyed a varied programme led by Ed
f. Shumway, musical director of the
War Camp Community Service. John
Browns Baby" a parady created, much
rnirth and was heartily enjoyed. Among
the other numbers were: ''Iill We Meet
Again." '"The Missouri Waltz" "Give
Every One You Meet a Smile and 9TH
ers,
The singers were c9mfortab seated
on the benches provided by Commission
er ]. Ellis Brown and Mr.. Shumway
directed from the newly erected band
stand.
The baseball games to have been
played by the EHsley and Ltakeview
playground teams Friday afternoon and
which were called off on account of rain
will be played Tuesday afternoon at the
Ers1ey park. The public is invited.
POLLS OPEN AT $3.50 O'CLOCK
The polls will open at the five polling
stations of the Ensley district this morn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
HOTEL FACILITIES

Immediate steps will be taken by the
convention section of the Chamber OF
Commerce to interest local or foreign
capital in providing additional hotel
facilities for that city.
Z Following a statement by H. r. Chears,
chairman of the convention section, that
Memphis is unable to attract conventions
because of inadequate hotel accommo-
dations. committee headed by Dr. E.
f. George was appointed to arouse in
terest in the construction of one large
hotel and several smaller ones DR.
George will report the findings of his
committee to the executive committed
of the industrial section and action also
is expected by the board of directors o!
the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
PERSONALS

Mrs Shook Keith has returned to her
home after having been called to Win
chester, KY, by the Illness of her father,
whome she left much improved.
Arthur Burgin has returned from
motor trip 10 Asheville.
R. E. Chadwick leaves today Tor
trip to Florida.
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary society
of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian
church will meet in the ladies' par
lor of the church this afternoon. Follow
ing the joint meeting the bands of the
aid society will have separate discus
sions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
CONTEST FOR MEMBERS

A contest that is showing results is
being held by the mem bers of Prof. l..
L. Vanns Sunday school class at the
First Methodist church There is
contest on for members and the two
teams, the blues and the reds. are en-
onstrating their ability to bring in
members. There have been many names
enrolled, and the attendance of the class
Sunday morning was 81 men. The class
is organized and has special commit
tees, being one of the most interesting
organizations in the city. Professor
Vann is popular as a teacher, and gives
the men many advanced ideas in re-
gard to the progress being made in the
religious world, that is having great
results among the members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
WRONG MAN ARRESTED

In reply to a telegram from the
sheriff at LaGrange, Ga, J. j. Goode,
mayor of Lipscomb, sent Marshal G. III.
Whatley there to see a negro who was
being held as the suspected murderer
of Prof. l.. H. HARRISON. The marshal
returned Saturday night and reported
that the negro was not Louis Little, the
alleged murderer of Mr.. HARRISON.
Professor HARRISON was killed several
weeks ago by two negro brothers, Louis
and Quillas Lille, and a reward of $500
has been offered for their arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

Examinations will be held for post
master at Dolomite and Ricket on Sep
TENDER 49, Blanks for the examina-
lions may be obtained from the Besse-
mer postoffice, where the tests will be
held under the direction of Louis D.
Milton, secretary of the local civil scrv-
ice board
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

ing at $50 o'clock and an opportunity
will be given the voters of the district
to help the schools of the district by
voting for the S-mill tax, the N,00o'0O0
bond issue for high schools, 100000 for
grammar schools and other sums for
city hall and fire departments. A good
vote is ANTICIPATED.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
CHILDREN,S DAY

Next Sunday will be children's day at
the community sing, and an interesting
programme will be arranged, in which
the children will take part. 1t is re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

In Ireland the majority of organized
transport workers are members of the
Irish Transport Workers Union, but on
the north and west coasts the National
Union OF Dockers has built up several
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

Aster Chapter No. 70, Order Of the
Eastern Star will have regular meet
ing Tuesday evening at 7;S0.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
For the Good of
the Community

e. LN EMAIL IlUulOICu ACRES VI ldI III
~ lands in Dallas county have been &C
quired by two men from the north who
are going to experiment with hemp grow
ing.
They have purchased in South America
a quantity of hemp seed for which they
paid $4,000, and with this as the starter
they expect to develop the hemp industry
on large scale.
Before contracting for the Dallas
county lands these men had soil tests
made and secured full data on climate,
markets and such other matters as affect
the line of work they expect to engage in.
Heretofore the culture of hemp has not
been undertaken in Alabama. 1t has
been generally supposed that it was bet
ter adapted to climatic conditions that
prevail in other sections of the country
and to the soils of those sections
The people of Alabama, however, are
beginning to realize that cotton with a
little corn and oats and few potatoes I
and other similar products, are not the
only things that can be raised or grown
profitably in the state.
They have demonstrated that corn can
be grown in the state with profit that cat
tie and swine bring in large returns upon
the investment in labor and money, and
that alfalfa, velvet and soy beans, pea
nuts and other products pay better than
cotton and are not liable to be destroyed
by unfavorable weather Or insects
The Dallas county experiment will be
watched with a great deal Of interest by
the people of Alabama, and it it proves
successful doubtless there will be others
who will engage in that form of agricul-
ture
The diversification Of crops and the
farm industry in the state has been pro-
crossing rapidly in the last two or three
years and it may be safely predicted that
within the next five years Alabama will
be one of the leading cattle and swine
states as we'll as a large producer OF
grains and potatoes and peanuts and hay.
The people of the state are just Begin
ming to realize that soil and climatic con-
ditions in Alabama are well suited to the
growth of all kinds of agricultural pro-
ducts.
They have already realized that cot
h ton has come to be an uncertain crop be-
cause of boil weevils and wet summer,
the present prices cotton is profitable,
when the, yield is good, but when the re-
adjustment is fully accomplished and
conditions throughout the country be-
come normal again, cotton, like other
farm products, is likely to go to lower
price levels, with cotton probably slump
ing more than any of the others. AT least
that has been the past history.
The Dallas county experiment will
more than likely lead to other invest
ments along the same line. And there is
hardly doubt but that it and the others,
in competent hands, will be successful.
More black belt lands have been sold
during the past spring and summer than
in any similar period in years, or for that
matter than in any other similar period
in the history Of the state. They have
been sold at good prices, in some in
stances as high as 500 an acre and in
m n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18
ERNEST L. CARTWRIGHT

The remains of Ernest Lafayette
Cartright, aged So years, were shipped
by Huey. & Mcconnell to Jemison Sun
day for burial. Mr.. Cartright died Sat-
urday at his home at Smiths Crossing,
having been formerly employed by the
woodward Iron company The imme-
date cause of death was pulmonary
hemorrhage. He is survived by a widow
and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

The number of burial permits issued
from the department of health in Bes
semer for last week was nine, with
six negroes and three whites. A sig
nificant fact in regard to the recent
deaths in the district is the increasing
number from tuberculosis, according to
Information received at the office of
the health officer, and it is believed to
be due in a measure to the after, effects
of the influenza which prevailed in
the section last winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

The silver tea which was to have been
given by the Highland band of the Ems
ley Baptist church on Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Kelly has been postponed
until Tuesday. September 2.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-18

among you who may not, by hard work,
frugal habits and clean, sober living,
become a rich man"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-04
NATATORIUM PICTURES
 GIVE GOOD IDEA OF
 NEW PLEASURE RESORT

Pictures of the natatorium which is now in the process of construction done in water colors by G. E. Edels- ward, of the firm of Selligman and Edelsvard, have been on exhibition in the office of H. I. Holderness and company for the past week.
 The pictures show first a pro- file scheme of the locker rooms and gallery. The second pic ture shows in detail plat of the locker rooms and gallery.
 The long ends of the pool head east and west with the entrance to the pool from the locker rooms toward the west. The locker rooms and gallery consists of long building with two stories. The upper story faces out to- ward the pool and will be used as gallery for spectators. Directly below this is the entrance to the pool from the showers.
 The entrance is from the east into a vestibule in which is the clerks of- flee, and desk. Bathing suits are se- cured here. Members will each have g pigeonhole in which their suits will by kept. Every day, after bathing, the suits will be left there, and after being thoroughly dried, will be placed in the pigeonholes for the owners. In the lobby will also be soda fountain and cigar stand.
 To the right of the lobby will be the ladies locker room, with separ- ate room fitted with mirrors and oth- CT requisites for the lady members to complete their toilet after bath ing.
 On the right of the lobby will be the mems locker room, and below that will be the shower rooms which lead directly to the pool. A like arrange ment of showers will be on the lad ies side.
 It is the plan of the directors to fit the gallery for spectators as con- veniently and as comfortably as pos sible, but the bathers and the specta
 tors will not be allowed to mingle. At a recent meeting of the board ], of directors, new phase to mem- bership was adopted. This will allow single male members the privilege of
 buying a general associate member l ship card which will entitle them to bring as their guest, any young lady whom they choose.
 l A recent membership report shows that over four hundred members have been secured. The plan of the direct 1 tors is to start a membership drive
 among the people who live in the
 country. With the good roads which
 reach out from Pine Bluff to the 1 thriving rural towns and to the plan
 tations and with the great number of
 automobiles, the members who live in
 the country will have ample time and
 opportunity to enjoy the natatorium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-04
POOR OF BALKANS WEAR AR 0TESQUE
 AMERICAN CARES

Belgrade, March -(Correspond- ence bf the Associated Press )--Am- erican pajaimas are now being worn as outsr garments by tens of thous- ands of destitute men and boys of the Balkans. The American Red Cross has sent over million suits to Ser bin, Montenegro and Greece. The shortage of clothing throughout the region 'is % great that the poor are glad to get any form of covering, Bath robes are being worn by the women, who find it impossible to get male attire.
 Discarded dress suits old silk gowns dilapidated ball room slippers out of-dste robes, all gathered by the American Red Cross from Americas generous families and valued lightly at home, are seized eargerly by the poor of Serbia and Montenegro. Dressed in these unusual garments the peasants present 3 grotesque ap- pearance but their only thought is to keep clothed and avoid the ravages they were accustomed to previous to the advent of the American Red Cross. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-04
MRS. BROWN A WELL
 WOMAN ONCE MORE
Was Confined to Her Bed And Chair For Over Two Years Before
 Taking Tanlac..

Some strange things happen in the world and the change Tanlac has brought about in my wife's condition is one of them," said J. L. Brown, resident of College, Park, Ga,
 "For over two years" he continued "my wife had so much trouble with her stomach that she could hardly take any nourishment at all but milk diet, and she fell off till she was little more than living skele- ton. She got little rest or sleep at night, had no energy at all and was so weak and rundown that most of her time was spent in bed or in her chair. Her skin was sallow and un- healthy looking and she didn't seem to take interest in anything.
 'In fact she was about as bad off as she could be to be alive when she started taking Tanlac, and just a few bottles of this wonderful medicine have made her a we'll woman once more. She now eats anything she wants, sleeps like child, has gained twenty pounds and is able to do all her housework as we'll as she ever did,"
 Tanlac is sold in Pine Bluff by Gen. tral Pharmacy. adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-04
BOBBITT & DANCY 12O Main St., have obtained a Tanlac Agency.
STUDENTS ENLIST IN
 CAMPAIGN FOR MORE
 AND BETTER GARDENS

The school children of Pine Bluff have enlisted for patriotism and practical education. Dr. Junius Jor- dan, superintendent of the public schools of the city, has introduced a course of instruction in the elemen- tary principles of gardening in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grades of the schools. The teachers of these grades will give instructions in gardening two periods of fifteen or twenty minutes each, every week. All of the boys and girls in the class es will be expected to make practical application of their lessons in home gardens, either in their back yards or on vacant lots.
 This garden work will entitle the children to membership ill President Wilson's U. s. School Garden Army, in which the president desires to en- list five million or more boys and girls in the 1919 campaign against hunger. Each member will be fur nished with the government U. s. s. G. badge and a service flag. Pupils in grades higher or lower than the ones may enlist as volunteers by ar ranging with Supt. Jordan who will get the necessary insignia and in- structions from the United States School Garden Army, Bureau of Edu- cation, Washington, D. c.
 "City officials, mems and women's clubs, and influential citizens should encourage the pupils and teachers in this splendid work which makes boys and girls helpers in the establish ment of the peace of the world, and instills into them ideals of service, thrift, humanity and My Country Tis of Thee" Y. l.. Fontenot of Vile Platte, La, said yesterday. MT. Fon- tenot is in Pine Bluff in the interest of the U. s. School Garden Army as assistant director in Arkansas and Louisiana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-04
KYLE REPAIR COMPANY
 WILL SELL AND REPAIR
 AIRPL LANES AND MOTORS

Pine Bluff will, within the near fu- ture, be an aviation center. Harry Kyle, of the Kyle Auto Repair com pany, H4 West Barraque street, will establish sales department here as we'll as a service station and repair department for airplanes. He will enlarge his present place of business and make other changes necessary for the prosecution of this new industry.
 Within the last few years, aviation has ceased to become dangerous novelty, and has assumed almost as important share along commercial and pleasure lines as has the auto mobile. And although the establish ment here of an aviation sales depart ment is quite an innovation, yet MT. Kyle believes that the success of his business will be assured.
 MT. Kyle will be connected with a new aviation company which is to be established in Wabash, Indiana, which will manufacture the planes, distri- bute them, and also operate train ing station for aviators.
 This company is known as the Ser vice Aviation Training and Transport tation company, and was established primary, for the purpose of supply parts to maintain efficient service of the Service Motor Trucks all oven the country.
 MT. Kyle is himself an expert air. plane motor mechanic and has had no little experience with airplane motors