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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10

Yesterday afternoon, February 1, the remains of Gen. R, D. Johnston were laid among his comrades of the Civil war in the Stonewall Jackson section, North Carolina division. of Mt Hebron ceme- tery at Winchester, Va. The citizens of Winchester, the home guards and Boy Scouts turned out en masse to pay their respects to the man, and to the briga- dier general who so ably and success fully defended this valley during the sixties-and he sleeps his last sleep among the boys who died wearing the gray under his gallant command
 At the close of the war General John ston returned to his native state, North Carolina, where he practiced law until he moved to Birmingham with his fami- ly in 1887. He was elected president of the Birmingham bank, and later of the Ala bamas bank, and was appointed by Presi- dent Roosevelt to the office of commits sioner of public lands, with offices in Montgomery. In Alabama he made many friends and had a very successful ca reer, was one of the original founders of the South Highland Presbyterian church and served as elder in same for many years-always having charge of the young mems Bible class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
LOOKS LIKE
 ANOTHER CHILD Left in Serious Condition by Three Attacks of
 Pneumonia NOW DOING JUST FINE MT. Lester Says Lung-Vita Is Sure Worth Recom-
 mending

My little boy had pneumonia three times and the last time it left him in such a condition that he looked like he was never going to get well,' said MT J. H. Lester of l67 Green St, Nash vile, Tenn.
 We tried everything that was recom- mended, but he did not seem to improve at all until we were finally advised to give him Lung-Vita, and tried it. We gave him bottle and it is remarkable the improvement it made in his condl- tion He really looks like a different child and is today doing just fine. You can sure use this statement any time and as often as you wish, for Lung-Vita is a medicine that is worth recommend ing"
 Lcng-vita is mighty fine remedy for colds, coughs, asthma, etc. It gives quick relief and is perfectly harmless. Eco romical. too, a small bottle lasting a Icng time. Your druggist or dealer should har de tfiis wonderful medicine, but if he won't supply you. write Nashville Medi- cine Co, Nashville Tenn. for free book let.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
POLAND'S ASSEMBLY HOLDS MEETING AND GETS DOWN ID WORK
Paderewski Is Slated as the First President Under the
 New Republic
BN AssoaIaisd pfess

Warsaw, February s, Satur- day.-With the meeting of new Poland's first constitutional as- sembly today at Marius insti- tute the work of creating a per manent government will be well under way. It is expected that after the first gathering with the picturesque features furnished by many members wearing the garb of ancient Pc land, the assembly will quickly get down to business, adopt the constitution which has already been for the greater part draft ed, and elect a president of the republic, who will pobably be Ignace Jan Paderewski. Gen. Joseph Pilsudski is slated for a prominent post in the new ministry which IS to be formed
 The majority of the members of the assembly are national democrats and rep resentatives of the peasant party, with the Jewish representatives and the so- cialists in the minority. There will be about &0 members for the present, in cluding delegates from the provinces where 1t was impossible to hold cleo tions. The national democrats claim 9i members, the Polish peasants 51, the peasants union 19 the socialists 14, the workmen's unions '. the Jewish party s, the united Polish peasants and the German colonists 2.
 One of the big questions to come up is the division of the land. It is expected that any one person will be limited to the holding of 1000 acres, but proper pay snent is to be made whenever big prop critics are subdivided. It seems improb- able, however. that action along this line will be taken immediately, as all the parties fear to precipitate worse financial conditions by hurried action. Represen- tatives of the poorer classes, among whom the peasants are largely repre- scented, declare they were frightened by the taste of socalistic government they obtained in November and December last
 One of the moves planned is the pre- yer tion of the emigration of peasants to America, the desire being to encourage them to remain at home and also to induce those in America to return and work the land
 The great part which the women seem likely to take in the future of Poland was emphasized in the election, which went strongly conservative with the help of their votes. They elected to the as- sombly Mime. Barlicka, head of the teach CTS institute and they were also strong in support of the Paderewski ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 9.-(Special.)- membership campaign for the Board of Trade will be made this week and it is expected that all the business men in the district will become members of the new body that will be reorganized at the meeting Friday evening. Business men are interested in forming an asso- citation that will be strong and effective and will be an advantage and benefit to the city. The need of a live busi- ness organization to work In the inter est and welfare of the city is well known. and the reorganized Board of Trade pro- poses to meet every need in the commer- cial and business life for the growth and prosperity Of the city.
 The Wesley Bible class of the First Methodist church has entered upon a campaign to interest the men of the city in Sunday school It is proposed by the members to make a thorough can vass of the city and list every man that may be induced to join the adult classes in the various Sunday schools. The Wes ley class is composed of a large body of men taught by Prof. l.. L. Vann and is one of the most interested organiza- ticns in religious work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
Brief Account of Sermons
 Preached in Local Churches
cContinued from Page Five)

A great man was Colonel Roosevelt. as Dr. Edmonds pictured him, clean an1 good and gentle, in spite of his apparent roughness. A man typically American, whom the whole world honors in pass ing. The holding up of life so fraught with vital life of America was theme that interested the large number of men and young men especially, and they had a better understanding of the great rough rider, politician and President.
 MT. Kaufman's solo overture was a treat, his rich bass voice in Just For Today" accompanied by Mrs. John Turner on the violin, was finished performance.
 Announcement was made of the fath- CTS and sons banquet to be held this evening at o'clock at the southern club. All men of the congregation with their sons, are invited to attend. The boys will have entire charge, from toast masters to speakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
HOME sECyICE SECTION

There will be meeting of the home service section of the Red Cross at the office of the chairman, G. H. Stevenson. Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Irene Shields. acting secretary, of ths Jefferson county chapter, will be present and assist in getting the work well start ed under the recently selected commit tee.
 The womans auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold a meeting in the parlors of the church Monday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock, when an interesting study programme will be entered into by the members.
 Circle No. of the pastors helpers will hold meeting at the residence of Mrs. Dave Mitchell on Arlington avenue, Tues cay afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Bessemer Lodge No 45S, A, F. and A. M.. will hold regular meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Erlick left Sunday fo- New York.
 Mfr and Mrs Will Waldrop and little daughter have moved to Monroe. La,. where they will make their future home.
 Neal Redenburg will leave Monday for Charleston where he will spend sometime with his father Capt. Charles Roden- burg.
 Mrs. Condrey Pope will entertain the Junior Matrons' club on next Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10

Mat Kilroy. supersouthpaw of the bygone days. never had an equal m holding men to bases. During all the years of his greatness the total mum Der of men who pilfered second while he was on the mound could have been counted on few pairs of human hands.
 Among the many stories that have to do with Kilroy's knack is one that concerns a diamond contest staged III the prime of Kilroy's career.
 As the opposition went to bat Tn the ninth with the score 1 to 1, the, captain. stationed near the coaching lines as the first rnan went to bat, yelled
 Boys, up and at 'em! We've got to win-weve got to wini Get on get on, And if any fellow on this team gets on and then gets ketched off the bases. I'll fine him $50''
 Kilroy had Killed" three base runners in the earlier inings-and the captain didn't want any more of his men murdered.
 The first man up arrived at first on an error but was forced out at second. The next man singled, send ing the runner to third. but he him self was out trying to stretch the hit up stepped the captain who had coaxed pass out of Kilroy. As the captain took two steps off first, Kilroy turned to him and laugh ingly asked:
 say. cap. does that $50 fine go. no matter who I ketch?'
 'Tt sure does" replied the opposi- ton leader.
 The words hardly had issued from his mouth when Kilroy whipped the ball U first At that fraction of q second the captain was only six feet or so off the bag-but it was too far away The baseman damned the ball into the ribs of the captain as he tried to slide back-and the side was out. Say, cap," drawled Kilroy, as he was romping from the plate, "does that fine go?" Purple with anger, the captain an swered:
 'Tt does And now you shut up be- I fore I kick your head off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
Al the Graue Of
 General X. D. Johnston
By AUGUSTA NDoLpH REID

Several years ago he purchased an ap- pie orchard about nine miles of Win chester, in Clark county, and here was spending the sundown of his life in peace and quiet. A few weeks ago he was ill with pnemonia. His condition was favor- able and no alarm was felt until few hours before the end came, when his heart became weak and he passed away painlessly with his wife and son, Evans Johnston, at his side. Robert D. John ston his son of Birmingham; Mrs. Skey of Ontario (Nancy Johnston), Mrs. Firth 0etitia Johnston) of Pittsburg, Pa, his daughters, attended his burial.
 General Johnston was S3 years old and wonderfully active, and until his recent illness never failed to be present at his church on Sundays. He was a wonderful Bible scholar and teacher and was in charge of the young mems Bible class at Ninevah church, a few miles distant from his home. At his grave stood the one remaining veteran of hts brigade in this valley, and dozen veterans who wore the gray. Thus one by one, these souls of the south's history are passing on, leaving their records in black and white for all times
 Winchester, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
sIt Pays to Advertise"

It's well known fact in the business world that when firm has worthy goods, the best way is to advertise them il the attention of the public is wanted. Last years tour extensively advertised the laughing qualities of Tt Pays to Ad : vertise," and 1t seems the business world can't get enough of this funny piece. Commercial houses are following in the wake of this farce, taking advantage of the renewed spirit it injects into the everyday hustling campaigns of leading merchants of every town. Incidentally this piece is returning tremendous profits. It's local appearance is Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, matinee Saturday, of this week, at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
At the Strand

Charles Ray in his new Thomas H.. Ince production, The Girl Dodger." showing at the Strand theatre today, will do more to put joy into the hearts of all Birmingham than any picture shown here for many a long day. The unraveling of the various incidents in this comedy drama of college life is at tended by some of the fastest stepping fun that has ever been filmed.
 If you remember the days when yod were young and bashful and the many things that happened to make you turn red down to your collar, you'll find lots of fun in The Girl Dodger." so don't miss it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
BAPTIST CHURCH PLEDGES

Although the indictment weather pre- vented the usual attendance at the First Baptist church at the II o'clock service Sunday, pledges to the amount of $450o were given by the members present Committees were appointed for the pur- pose of raising the remaining amount of the s1O,000 and it is stated by mem- bers of the board of deacons that no trouble is anticipated in securing the whole amount. With the $l0,000 church debt of s4000 will be liquidated and home will be provided for the pastor The pastorate of Dr. w. P. Price, which Is just beginning. will be started with a church free from debt, with splendid buildings and excellent equipment and everything pointing toward a most sue cessful term as pastor of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
Newspaper Man Dies

Durham. N. C., February 9-Joseph H. King. editor of the Morning Herald. died here this morning from pneumonia at the age of 56. He was we'll known in the south as an editorial paragrapher and
 was ono of the founders of the news
 paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
HOW MORGAN MADE GOOD

Fcw men have ever had harder task breaking into the major league circles than did Cy Morgan. one of the gone but not forgotten flingers.
 About a dozen years ago Morgan s work in the minors was so impressive that the Browns grabbed him. Cy showed stuff that made Jimmy Nc Aleer think he was truly great. But when Jimmy trotted him forth tho St. Louis fans voted Cy "bust" and booed him so much that McAleer sent him back to the sticks" for more seasoning. The next year McAleer trotted him forth again-and with the same result The third springtime came, Morgan looked like world beater to McAleer--but not to the Brownie fans. And once more Nor gan was "shooed" whence he came.
 Just why the fans of St. Louis decid- ed to dislike Morgan is mystery. But they did And so McAleer, reaiz- ing that Morgan could never make good in St. Louis, finally engineered trade for~him with the Red Sox. Some months afterwards Morgan. in his Boston jregalia, made his first ap- pearance ir St. Louis against his old mates, The fans were there in vol ume. They hoped to drive Cy from the mound and prove to themselves that Morgan was yellow.
 But when Cy went into the box that day he had the promise of his manager that no matter what happened he would be permitted to go the full route That gave Morgan the confi- depce he needed and. although through every minute of the nine innings he was serenaded with the most insult ing language. he made monkeys out of the Brownie batsmen and shut them out. allowing only two scratch hits. From that day Morgan was made ans when traded later to the Athletics he became one of the defensive bull warks of Connie Mack's team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10

will be the top-liners of an excellent programme at the Bijou theatre the first part of the coming week.
 Van and Carrie Avery have a new skit this season, called Madam Sir loin, Medium" laugh from beginning to end Cliff Clark does some peculiar impersonaions, probabilities that are interesting and entertaining. Other acts will include the Sterling Rose trio, In waring feats in mid air, on the tra- peze, and on the rings, and Thornton and Thornton. clever dancing pair. G. E. Walssh will be seen in Luck and Pluck" a great screen thriller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
At the Lyric

'"The Song and Dance Review offer ing of song and dance featured by com pany of talented entertainers, will be the feature attraction on the Keith bill at the Lyric this afternoon matinee,
 Kharum. Persian pianist, known as "the Paderewski of vaudeville" is also on the programme
 Bond Wilson and company. in Super stitions,'' are pleasing entertainers, and Smith and Farmer, in "Nonsense,' are said to be a riot of amusement. The Whiteside sisters will render a pleasing terpsichorean programme. Pathe news pictures will be feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
THE MODEsTY OF TOAD RAMSEY

Baseball has known many great southpaws---hut few who were greater than Toad" Ramsay, star of the Louis vile club of nearly 30 years ago.
 Ramsay was probably the most un- assuming and modest twirler of an time. Rather than endure the praise of fandom. Ramsay frequently would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
WILL RUSH MEASURES,

While these and the appropriation measures are to be rushed, many other bills will be left for the next Congress, which leaders now believe will be called in extra session in the early summer.
 The speeding up' programme now de- termined upon this session contemplates early daily converting hours and many night sessions. House leaders hope to complete all appropriation bills by Feb
 ruary 25 so the Senate can have time to
 act on them before March f.
 Legislation to maintain the govern
 ment's guaranteed wheat price is to be
 pressed in the House, while in the Sen- ate peace discussions probably will con-
 tinue, especially if an agreemnet is
 reached at Paris on a society of na- tions.
 The many investigations of Congress will continue this week and at least
 three new hearings will be started Un Tuesday the Senate judiciary subcommit- tee will begin investigation of bolshevik,
 I. w. w. and other radical propaganda. The Senate mines committee plans to be- gin inquiry next Wednesday into the potash situation, and late this week the
 House interstate commerce committee, upon concluding It's hearings on the meat industry, plans to take up railroad prob
 lems. tt .s-4T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
LoeW's Biiou

Harris and Mercy, two "gingery youngsters with splendid voices who sing vociferously and yet harmoniously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-10
WILL REACH VOTE ON SUFFRAGE.
 AT TODAY'S SESSION
House Will Pass on Naval Expansion Programme. Final Rush Is Now Be-
 fore Congress

Washington, February 9.--A vote to- morrow by the Senate the woman suffrage resolution and by the House on the naval expansion programme will mark the beginning of the final rush of Congress to clear up the legis- lative slate before the session ends three weeks from Tuesday.
 Advocates and opponents of the House resolution, for submission of woman suffrage constitutional amend ment, are ready for decision. Cham pions of the measure express confi- dence of securing the necessary two- thirds majority, while opposition lead- CTS tonight still were confident that the proponents lacked one vote. A quick decision, with little debate, is expected, with interest in what is re- garded as the last action on the reso- lution at this session. so keen that gall lery admission will be limited by card.
 Second only in interest to the woman suffrage question is the $6,O00,0oo,0o0 war revenue bill, upon which final leg islative action this week is regarded as assured. The conference report, ap- proved last night by the House, will be presented in the Senate, after the vote on the suffrage resolution.
 Many other important bills also arc approaching their final stage. Confer ence reports on the oil, coal and gas leasing bill, the water power develop ment measure and legislation to vali- date informal war contracts, are those which leaders expect to have disposed of this week.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-08
PUBLIC BILL
 TO PROTECT OWNERS

PHOENlX, Ariz., March 7-An echo of a bill introduced in the house earlier in the week and aimed at per sons whose commissions as notaries public have lapsed, and who still are exercising notarial powers, was heard today when Phillips brought in a bill to protect land-ovners and buyers who might otherwise be affected.
 This bill would -legalize all convey ances and powers of attorney execut- ed before such time expired notaries except in cases in litigation at the time title takes effect.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-08
TRADES UNION WITHOUT OFFICIAL NOTICE OF
 MOVE TO GUST SMITH
Bisbee Body Will Take No Ac-
 ton Until Movement Is Recognized

Members and officers of the Bishae central Trades union yesterday had
 not received information through of ilcial channels of the attempt to re- call from office George D. Smith. sec retary-treasurer of the Arizona State Federation of Labor. No action will
 be taken and the movement will not be recognized here until such official information is received. This in brief is the attitude and statement of local officials of the body affiliated with the state federation.
 The movement against Smith start ed in Globe several days ago with the issuance of resolution directed to the president of the Arizona State Federation Of Labor, and calling on that body for the recall of the secre- tary- treasurer. Wednesday the move ment was given further impetus when the Tucson Central Trades councfr adopted resolutions. At least three more unions of the state must adopt similar resolutions calling for the in- itiation of the recall petition before it can be voted upon by the general membership of the federation through out the state.
 The resolution adopted by the Tue son union charges that Smith has used his position to disrupt trades unions and that he has been participant in mysterious solidarity movement" to supplant ard throw off the shack les of worn-outs, narrow craft union ism"
 Tucson resolutions call also tor change in the editorship of the fedora. tlon's weekly newspaper declaring that it purpoSely circulated state ment calculated to fool the working man and to do great harm to the working men of this state"
 Leaders in the local organization be- lieve that some official word of the should come to their atten- tion within the next few days. Until such time, however, they will take no action.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-08
LABOR REPORTS SHOW
 J. s. UNEMPLOYMENT
 SITUATION BETTER
Arthur Woods. Assistant to Baker, Says Condition
 Not Serious

WASHINGTON. March 7.-Material Improvement in. the unemployment situation is indicated by labor reports received by Arthur Woods, special as- sistant to Secretary Baker.
 While confessins that his task of replacing discharged soldiers in iR- dustry had rather awed him. Mir. Woods said he did not view the prob lem as serious one. A majority of the discharged soldiers are finding positions for themselves. he said, and large proportion of these out of work have made small effort to ob- tain jobs.
 An important elemnt in the work or finding employment for the fight ing men, MT. Woods continued. is furnished by the definite and decided improvement wrought in each indi. vidual as result of his military train ing. t1
 He explained that the government was proceeding on the theory that it would be better for each soldier to take his old place while awaiting bet ter opportunity. In the meantime gov ernment employment agencies will place such men on preferred lists and refer them to better positions.
 MT. Woods said that in finding jobs for soldiers, every effort would be made to prevent the discharge of workmen employed now. He said no discrimination would be made in the cases of women workers, but that cog would be taken of special cases where women did not need the employment. II
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-08
lDLENESS IN COUNTY
 SHOWS GAIN OF 100

There are 100 more idle men in the county this week than there were last week, according to figures compiled by the labor community board and which are forwarded to the depart ment of labor at Washington every weekend. This week 1900 men are re- ported idle while the daily average number of men employed in Bisbee this week is S075. The local railroad agent said that while there are many man leaving town, there is still a greater number arriving in town from the coast, evidently attracted here by the forthcoming county road building program.