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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
ExecutiUe Committee of Prohibition Campaign in Alabama to Meet Today
National Director Expresses Qualification Over Progress Made Here-Programme This Afternoon Includes Talks From Prominent State and National Lead
 ers-To Raise $75O,O00 Alabamas Part of the OOOO 900 Fund

of a definite plan of campaign in this state tu raise s75d,OOO for the furtherance of prohibition in America and Europe. This sum represents Alabamas share of the SB0,000,000 fund which is to be raised by the Anti-Ssloon league in the United States.
 L. D. Musgrove of Jasper. chairman of the mems committee, will preside.
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 The session i8 expected to last all aft ernoon It was indicated today that prac- tically every member of the committed. which is representative of all sections of the state, will be in attendance. A fea- ture of the meeting this afternoon will ee the inclusion of the women's committee, which was called to meet by Mrs. Chap pell Cory, the state chairman of the women, jointly with the mems commit tee.
 The principal feature of the meeting besides MT. Lee's speech will be an ad- dress by pr. Perley A Baker. the gen. eral superintendent fthe Anti-Saloon League of America, in which he will out line the national plan of the leagues campaign. Following his address. Dr. James Cannon of Nashville, national speaker of the league, will explain phases of the campaign, while Edward Young Clarke, divisional director of the south east for the campaign, will have a major part in the programme. w. c. Davis oi Jasper will give the business mans view point Of prohibition and it's benefits, fol- lowing which the committee will take up in detail the national plan and adapt it to conditions in this state.
 Imm sdiately after the meeting of the committee the campaign in Alabama will get under way with a vim, and organt cations will be rapidly concluded in ah districts of the state.
 The meeting is regarded of the high est importance. and will be the center of interest for tho entire southeastern di- vision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

commander of the Birmingham post is to be eelcted to succeed Joseph A. Yates. who tended Sis resignation last Friday night because the nature of his business was such that h2 found it impossible to give the time tn the duties of post com mandcr now necessary for the proper conduct of the work
 The growth of the post within the past few months from about 100 members 10 more than 1200 paid memberships and the increased scope of the work of the legion make heavy calls upon the time of the commander and the members are giving most careful attention to the selection of that official whc is the directing head of the sosr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
American Legion Smoker
 to Be Big Euent Friday
Boxing and Wrestling Bouts to Feature Meeting at Attn letic Club Friday Night at 8:3O O'Clock-New
 Post Commander to Be Elected

Members of the American Legion anticipating rousng meeting Friday night the Birmingham Athletic Club when they will have smoker and splendid programme athletic events arranged by William Stret other leaders in the Athletic Club
 The have the the Athletic Club be sport the membe who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
TO BUILD RESIDENCES
 IN ARLINGTON PLACE

Announcement was made yesterday by A. c. Montgomery that Robley C. Nun ger and Hayden Brooks. well known young business men. had let contracts to build two residences in Arlington Place. one of the higl,-class residential sections of the city. E'ach dwelling will cost in the nsighborhood of s20.0o0 and will be oc- cupied by the respective families of the owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
Preliminary Hearing
 Waived By Miners

Will Rymes and P. c. Tolbert. miners, waived preliminary hearing before Ken meth Charlton United States commits sioner, yesterday afternoon and were bound over to the grand jury under s2c0 bond which they made. The men are charged with ccnspiring to violate the Lever act it being alleged that they en- deavored to curtail the production of coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesfer- day:
 ocie Devaughn and 'Ella Blocker. Clarence Satterwhite and Helen Tol- son.
 Emanuel Lucia and Rosa Bellins. R. B. Wall and Thelma Moore. H. B. McCullum and Lammie Byars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
PERSONAL

The condition of Culpepper Exum, who has been i'll for the past few weeks, IS reported much improved and his physi- of danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
FINE PROGRESS IN
 SALE OF CHRISTMAS SEALS FIRST DAY
More Than S200O Realized From Booth Sales and
 Through Letters-En- i larged Programme
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA Statement, November 17, 1918.
 RESOURCES.

The Jingle of Christmas bells at the Salvation Army pots. the cries of street hawkers selling toys. the crisp December air. the jostling of good natured shopping crowds-all bespoke the cheer of the season yesterday on Birmingham's streets, but there was one more eloquent reminder of the goodness that is in the human heart a Christmas time.
 At all points of vantage in the busi- ness district there sprang up booths beaming with the kindly countenance of Santa Clause and aflame with the emblem of million deeds of mercy the double barred cross of the anti tuberculosis movement
 The sale of Red Cross Christmas seals began from the downtown booths and it seemed nearly everybody bought them
 During last week 30,000 letters were mailed to citizens of Birmingham, con taining the seals which they were asked to buy this year, so that the light against the dread plague may be continued. Yesterday letters began pouring back into ti-tuberculosis headquarters and there were more than busy clerical force could open in a day.
 GRATEFUL FOR FRIENDS
 Tt warns our hearts with gratitude to be reminded that we have so many friends" said Dr. George Eaves, state secretary for the Red Cross Christmas seal campaign.
 The letters opened the first day cont tained checks totaling $1,79S.5O, and nf cluding the booth opened last week. in advance of the others, at the post office. brought the total past s2o0o.
 But Birmingham has a long way to go before the quota is reached--it is $50,000. The expenses of an expanded programme to be carried out this year by the Jefferson County Anti-tuber- culosis association make it imperative that this sum be raised. A visiting nurse for every sufferer from con sumption. travelling dispensary to reach remote regions, preventoria for anaemic children, and many other needs. are at the ultimate goal of the movement.
 ENCOURAGING REPORTS
 Very encouraging reports are being received from over the state, accord ing to the campaign director, F. B. Warner. Every county in the state has been reached through an intensive campaign of publicity and education and every county has been thoroughly organized for the seal sale The sale will be continued until Christmas day throughout. the state. The flood situa- ton has caused hardship in many sec tions and has interfered with the cam paign, and there have been other re- tarding factors, but it is confidently expected that the state. quota of $200,- GOO will be reached The money raised in each county will be spent entirely on anti-tuberculosis work in that par ticular county.
 Dr. Eaves said yesterday that he wanted especially to thank the school children of Birmingham for the work they are doing in selling seals. The children, of Henley school and Ullman school have been particularly active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
BOARD OF REVENUE ID CALL ELECTION
 ID ISSUE S5,OOO,OOO
 GOOD ROADS BONDS

Bankers of Birmingham and BeSsemer to Name Advis- Ory Committee to Help
 In Expending Money.
 Election February Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
BUILD CHEAPER IN SPRING

oAA<D SAA1@hi A1AA IN oI h14NN
 'If the bond issue is voted on in February" stated MT. Gwin, "the county could save money, as contracts could be let cheaper in the spring. and work during the summertime by the contractors would be from 10 to 20 per cent less than it would be during the winter months"
 He stated in regard to tue S600, 900 that the county had borrowed and of which amount $20o,00O had already been spent on the roads, that this amount could be paid back by the issue of the bonds, otherwise this debt would take up all the money that ordinarily would be put on the roads for the next two years.
 MT. Gwin was strong in his convic- ton that the time set for the bond issue election was best, although Thomas E.. Huey. one of the members of the board, stated that at present prices, the $5.000,000 would only build 125 miles of hard surfaced road. while there would still be about 120O miles of road to be maintained. !. In answer to the question from Mir Huey, as to how the county could still maintain these roads, Mir. Gwin stated that the 125. miles of new hard sur faced roads, and the roads that were now under construction, would take care of the greater part of the country's traffic..
 TO NAME ADVISORY BOARD
 At a meeting held< at the Tutwiler hotel last night under the auspices of the Chamber. of Commerce. the pro- posed $5,000,000 county highway bond issue was approved and a resolution adopted suggesting that an advisory committee of five men to be selected by the presidents of the banks in Bir- mingham and Bessemer be appointed to co o-operate with the county board of revenue.
 This suggestion met with the ap- proval of the members of county board and yesterday the bankers met for the purpose of selecting the members of the committee. Present at the meet ing were Oscar Wells, president of the First National bank; John H. Frye, president of the Traders National bank; Webb W. Crawford, president of the American Trust and Savings bank A. W. Smith, president of the Birming- ham Trust and Savings company, and R. F. Smith, president of the Bessem CT National bank
 They had before them the names of a score or more of prominent business men of the county and tentatively agreed upon the five to be named. but pending acceptances by the appointees their names were withheld.
 The names of the members of the advisory committee will be printed on the pallets used at the special election. at which the proposed good roads bond | issue will be submitted to the voters of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

w. Mcdowell Lee of Richmond. Va, national director of the Anti-Saloon leagues campaign in America for na- tional and worldwide prohibition ar rived in Birmingham, this afternoon from South Carolina to attend the joint meet ing of the mel's and womens state execu- tive campaign committees here tomorrow afteraocn at o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel
 MT. Lee was enthusiastic over the situ- ation ie the southeastern division, where the campaign is being actively waged at present.
 South Carolina is fully organized for the campaign" said Mir Lee, ''and rapid progress is being made in the other states of the division in organizat ton work. Tennessee is two-thirds organized; Georgia is three-fourths organized; Flor ida is practically all organized; Missis- sippi is 70 per cent. The situation in Ala bama, although rot so far advanced as the other states in the division, is ex- tremely pleasing. The campaign started here about four weeks after the others, but 9 rapid has been the work that it bids sair to overtake the other states.
 COOPERATION IN SCHOOLS
 We are receiving cooperation from everybody and in particular among the schools in South Carolina. The state superintendent of education indorsed the campaign and it is being furthered through work in the schools"
 John R. Hornady, commissioner of edu- cation in Birmingham, will welcome the memeers of the committees which will convene at the Tutwiler hotel Tuesday afternoon at } o'clock in the first general session of the directing heads of the cam paign in this state. There will be a brief response and the members of the mems and wornens committees will get down to business immediately.
 This business will be the mapping out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

The Jefferson County Board of Reve- nue will call the election for the $5,- 0oo,oo0 bond issue for the county roads on February 16, 1920 according to a decision of the board reached yester- day after formal petition from the Chamber of Commerce was made to the board, by R. A. Brown, president, and c. E. Jenks, general manager of that body.
 The matter had been under advise ment for some time, and was brought to conclusion at mass meeting last Thursday night under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce., when the issue was indorsed, and resolutions formed. These resolutions were read to the board of revenue at their regu- lar meeting yesterday afternoon.
 The resolutions provide for an advis- ory committee to assist the board of revenue in the expenditure of the S5,. O0o,00O this committee to be nominated by five bankers; four from the city Of Birmingham and one from BesSemer.
 MT. Brown, in presenting the resolu- tions to the board, stated it had become evident under the increased traffic that now existed on the county roads that the expenditure of funds for harder roads would be advisable, as the pres ent roads which are built of chert were not hard enough to stand the heavy traffic.
 He stated that the amount of $35O. 900 which was spent each year on the up- keep of the roads. could be used to better advantage in paying the inter- est on the s5,000,000 worth of bonds that would be issued, and which was to be used on roads that would not need the great amount of repair that was now being made. on the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
WOULD PAY ALL INTEREST

Jerry Gwin, president of the board or revenue, has confirmed my state ment about the upkeep of the paved road as compared to that of the chert road" stated MT. Brown, ''when at one of the Chamber of Commerce meetings, he showed that the upkeep of the paved part of the road from Birmingham to Ensley, was only about $100 per mile each year, while the part that was built of chert cost the county about $5000 per mile each year for upkeep"
 several objections to ealing the elec- tion for the $5,000000 bond issue for the county on the same day as the election for the s25,000,00 state bond issue for highways were heard at the meeting. and were answered by the president, Jerry Gwin. who stated that if the bond issue would be voted on in February, the board would know ex- actly where it stood in regard to if nance. and that delay would not be advisable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
MARSHAL JOFFRE OF
 FRANCE SENDS THANKS TO ASASKA COMMITTEE
Great General is the President of the Committee of Fatherless Children of the French
 Republic

It may be news to some people that Marshal Joffre, the world famous French general, Is president of the French committee for The Fatheless Children oi France, although the fact is known to almost all those who have contributed their mite to the poor little fatherless French orphans, says the Fairbanks Citizen.
 In January of this year-1919-The Citizen published a statement of the amount of money donated and the number of French orphans adopted with the money since December, 1917. Copies containing this state ment were sent to the officers of the American headquarters in New York City and also to the officers of the French headquarters in Paris. The mail last Friday evening brought to the Alaska Committee for The Fatherlcss Children of France the very great honor of a personal letter of thanks from Marshal Jofyre and which everyone, who has helped and of Frances little ones, may con. slider as a mark of appreciation to themselves. The following is a cor. rect translation of Marshal Joffre's letter:
 "Marechal loire.
 French Republic
 Paris. March 25, 1919. Madam:
 I have read with the keenest in terest the article in the Daily Alaska Citizen setting forth the very fruit :. full efforts of the Committee of Work 1 for the Little French Orphans ol which you are the president
 The splendid results obtained by yourself and devoted collaborators do not surprise me. Too we'll do know the soul of American woman hood, vibrating with a magnificen, 1 ideal for France. and of compassion for the sufferings of her people, tc fl be astonished at those results.
 Better than any one else, have been able to appreciate how great and good was your work
 "Be. madam, my interpreter tc | your compatriots. Tell them. assure them. that each orphan is young French subject. saved in some In stances from death. and in every In stance from dire want and unhappl ness. Tell them also that France whose territory is less than one third the area of the territory oi Alaslra. has alone lost more than on< and half million soldiers. faliee
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
MISS 0TTESON IS MARRIED TO
 CARY L. TUBES
Marriage Was Performed in SeattIe-Both Couple are We'll Known to Ju-
 neau Social Set

Miss May Otteson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Charles Otteson, and Cary L. Tubbs were married in Seattle last Friday afternoon, accord ing to word received here by their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs left shortly after the wedding ceremony for short trip to Vancouver.
 Mrs. Tubbs is one of Juneau's most popular girls. Save for the time she spent in Seattle in school, she has lived most of her life in Juneau She is graduate of the Broadway High School in Seattle and a gradu ate of the University of Washington where she became member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
 MT Tubbs, whose home is in Bir- mingham, Alabama, camc to Alaska about three years ago as a member of the Signal Corps in which he is sergeant Since he has made his home in Juneau he has made many friends here.
 MT. and Mrs. Tubbs will return q one of the next boats and intend to make their home here in the future
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10

Hoefler's Centennial Chocolates Try a sample-Dyer's Luncheonette.
 adv. :
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
SIR EDWARD CARSON IS DEFEATED FOR SEAT IN
 BRITISH PARLIAMENT

LONDON, June 10.-Sir Edward Carson, leader of the Unionists, has been defeated for seat in the British Parliament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
JUNE MARRIAGE TAKES PLACE IN
 TRINITY CHURCH
James L. Alexander and Miss Harriet Katherine F0skett Are United in
 Holy WedIock

James L. Alexander and Miss liar at noon today at the Holy Trinity Cathedral by Dean Christian. The bride was given away by her Mother Mrs. Foskett. The witnesses were MT c. E. Alexander, brother of the groom, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs George w. Mock. MT and Mrs Alexander will make their home in Tenakee where MT. Alexander is em- ployed by the Tenakee Fisheries Company. His home was formerly in Long Beach, Washington. Mrs. Alexander, with her mother, arrived on one of the recent boats from her home in Bellingham.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
SPECIAL ON PETTIC0AIs

Silk Taffeta Petticoats of the best quality, regular price, $7.5O; spec ial this week only, $3.50. Green baum's. 1G4 Front St. Open Even ings. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
Agents for Lerner
 Waists

on the field of battle, and that all of her wounds still bleed
 Thus shall they better compre. bend how efficacious has proved what they have done. and how great the task which yet remains to be done.
 ITO tell them all, to your colla, borators, and to yourself especially, madam, in my own name and in the name of the French soldiers dead on the Field of Honor, are tendered my warmest and most grateful thanks.
 Mrs. J. Harmon Caskey,
 President of the Alaska Commit
 tee for the Fatherless Children
 of France"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10

He says: Contrary to the general impression I have no definite plans relative to the financial situation abroad. Practically every country in Europe except the neutrals needs credits. Until the peace terms are signed nothing can be done. Soon as peace is concluded the European countries will immediately set to work on their financial plans. hTeir needs will be great, but they are not so heavy but that they can be pro
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
METHODIST PICNIC IS
 SCHEDULED THURSDAY

The Methodist Sunday school an nual picnic, which was postponed from last Thursday on account of the rain, will take place this coming Thursday. From present indications, fine day is looked for and arrange. ments are being completed for the entertainment of all going. AS an nounced before autos will leave the church at the following hours: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:3O. Be sure and be on hand with your lunch basi ct over flowing with good eats.
 All scholars, their friends a' 1 par ents are most cordially invited to en joy the days outing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10

de. The Empire. days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
ALASKA FUR VALUES ARE GIVEN IN A REPORT TO
 CUSTOMS COLLECTOR
Number of Pelts. Average Value and the Total Value. Are Given in the Report Submitted by
 H. M. Smith

Furs valued at $899.803, exclud ing the seal skins which are export ed by the government, were shipped from Alaska between November 16, 1917, and November 15, 1918, accord ing to a report by the Collector of Customs from H. M. Smith, commits sioner of the Bureau of Fisheries.
 Following is list of furs and their value:
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
Bon-Ton
 and
 Treo Corsets
GOLDSTE|N'S EMPORIUM
 EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY

vided for inthies country and in neu- tral countries. The governments of the world want to get out of banking. Of course, the governments would have to give their moral sup port to the loans and credits that are arranged"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-10
BANKER DECLARES NOT MUCH WILL BE DONE
 UNTIL PEACE SIGNED

NEW YORK, June 6-Henry P. Davidson, of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, re- gently returned from Europe, said plans for meeting heavy financial re- quirements of Europe cannot be con siderel until peace terms are signed.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-15
Garrison Orders $50
Ne,U e. X. T. Cars Put
Into Service at Once

Lindley NJ. Garrison, receiver for the
B. Il. I. properties. announced yes
terday he had instructed Traffic Mana
ger John J. Dempsey to put every one
Of 15G new cars into service at once
to relieve rush hour congestion.
1t was stated that the B. +. T. en-
ployment campaign had resulted in the
recruiting OF several hundred platform
men and othc- workers, mostly dis
charged soldiers, and this large in
crease in the operating forces is ex-
pected 10 produce prompt improve
ment in the service.
Mr. Garrison was quoted as Stain,
that he had completed his investiga-
ton of the physical and financial con-
Nition of the B. r. 7. and it's subsid-
iaries. and that full statement would
be presented to Judge Mayer.
Acts Under Court Orders
In regard to the Public Service Com
missions allegation that high salaries
were being paid ncedlcssly to a large
number of officials connected with the
companies involved in the bunkruptcy
proceedings, Mr.. Garrison said he had
nothing to say further than that he
was acting under the orders of the
court, and was not concerned with the
opinions Of the Public Service Com
mission.
b. Il. T. officials indicted as result
Of the Brighton ~" wreck filed in the
Supreme Court Of Brooklyn collcc-
ton of about fifty more affidavits in
support of their request for change
OF venue.
The Rev. John l.. Bclford, rector Of
the Roman Catholic Church of the
Nativity, was one of those who signed
an affidavit. He expressed the opinjon
that "wnilc it may be possible that the
defendants herein might get a fair
trial in Kings County. | do not think
it would be as fair trial as they
could get elsewhere"
The priest explained that the resi-
dents of Brooklyn "are greatly pref
udiced against the management and
officials OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
SYSTEM and thought that ain justice
to the defendants their trial should
be held in some other county Of the
state"