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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
Prisoners Convicted
in Federal Court Go
to the Penitentiary

I. J. Birchfeld, Fred Hamprignt anu
John T. Teaver were taken to the ieu
eral penitentiary in Atlanta yesterday
bv w. E. Garner, deputy United States
marshal. and Detective ]. f. McGiii;
Mr. Rirchfeld was convicted IN the
Tuscaloosa division of the United states
court on a charge of using the mails 10
defraud and was sentenced to serve
three years. Hambright was cohVicleu
of the charge of violating the ih'els -
co,,,,,erca laws and was sentenced TO
four wears He appealed the case. but
tbe anpeal was dismissed by the circuit
court Of appeals. Mr.. Teaver was sen
fenced 70 Is months on a charge of mis-
a,,nronriating government funds at Cald-
we'll He was convicted in the federal
court at Gadsden in .19l5 and his ap-
peal was dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
Express Agents Plan
Betterment of Service

Agents of the American Hallway Elk
press company of the Alabama district
held a meeting in the rooms of the Civic
association yesterday for the purpose OF
discussing plans for the betterment OF
the service.
About thirty men were present from
Mississippi. Florida, Tennessee and Ala
hama. and talks were made by S. f.
Knowles, district superintendent, ana
d. II. Worthington. These men spoke OF
the new waybills which would go into
service in the near future, and instruct
cd the men regarding them. At noon
luncheon was served in the Civic asso-
citation cafe. Many matters pertaining
to the business of the company were
discussed and plans for lettering condi-
lions were talked over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
Boys Club to Have
Entertainment Tonight

All boys are invited to attend an en-
tertainment to be given by the Boys
club tonight. This entertainment VIII
be free for the boys and will begin at
s o'clock The meeting will take place
at the Boys club headquarters.
There will be boxing and wrestling, in
which the boys will take part. C. c.
Snider assistant military instructor at
Central high school. will act as referee
Supper will be served to all the boys
who sell papers down town. beginning
at 7 o'clock This hot supper viii be
served for the small sum of 10 cents 1t
is planned to give an entertainment Of
this sort for the boys every Saturday
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
NEGRO IS CHARGED
WITH STEALING $500
WORTH OF SUGAR

Sugar figured prominently in Judge
Abernethy's court Friday afternoon
wheE Ed Taylor. a negro. had a pre-
liminary hearing on the charge of
burglary and grand larceny and buy
ing and receiving $500 worth of the
scarce commodity.
1t is alleged by the Vina Beverage
company of this city that Taylor drove
away with the above amount of sugar
after having received it from another
negro. The case was passed by judge
Abernethv until today's session.
John Witherspoon, charged with as
sault with intent to murder against
Andrew Roger had his case passed by
Judge Abernethy until December l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
MISTRIAL ENTERED
IN PEROLIO CASE

After being out all Friday night on
the case of Charlie Perolio, charged
with violating the prohibition law. the
jury was discharged after reporting to
Judge H. P. Heflin Friday morning that
they could reach no decision. The case,
which was tried in the criminal division
of the Circuit court, was gwen to the
jury at o'clock Thursday afternoon
Porter Mize. tried before Judge Heflin
yesterday morning for violation of the
prohibition law, was found guilty and
fined $50 and costs of court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
ARMISTICE DAY AT
COMMUNITY SING AT
JEFFERSON THEATRE

Mrs W. ]. Adams, president of the
Community Sing association, is prepar-
tng an exceptionally attractive pro-
gramme for tomorrow afternoon at the
Jefferson theatre 1t will be Armistice
Memorial day in honor of the Legion
and every member of the organization In
Birmingham is expected to be present.
Seats will be reserved for them.
patriotic note will predominant and
among the features will be two patriotic
tableaux.
Frank Dixon of the Legion VIII MAKE
fve-mrute speech. The programme
will be enlivened by solos by Miss
Evelyn Going, soprano, and Gladstone
Jackson, tenor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
COMMUNITY CLUB
TO HEAR MISS STANG

The Community club viii hold an inter
esting meeting this afternoon at o CLOCK
at the Southern club, at which time an
excellent programme will be rendered.
welI-known speaker will talk to the men,
hers and several additional features VIII
be added among them being tne num-
bars ~ Miss Katherine Stang. the con-
cart violinist, who is appearing TINS
waek at the Strand theatre. President
lanes simpson requests all members 70
be present, as matters Of importance VIII
be disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
Secretary Clemo Make
Statement as to Wage
of Miners In District
Fyfour Mines Reported at Work Yesterday, With Out
put of $4,000 Tons-Bayvew and Edgewater
Break All Records, Is Report-Mass
Meetings of Miners Announced

Over $4,000 tons of coal
were produced in the Birming-
ham district yesterday, accord
ing to reports received by The
Age-Herald from operators last
night. The daily average for
October, according to reports
made to the Alabama Coal
Operators association, was
about $4,000 tons.
The output at some of the mines
about which there has been the sharp
est dispute between union officials and
operators. reports from which were
received last night. are herewith
given. Mulga. yesterday, 1910 tons.
Edgewater and Bayview broke ALL
time records Thursday. with more
men working. Sipsey. go tons yester-
day. Payne's Bend. PAS tons Thursday.
The normal output at MuIga is 1892
tons a day.
MINES AT WORK
According to reports received by
The Age-Herald last night. "a mines
were in operation yesterday, as fol-
lows: Ajax Coal and Mining company.
1; Alabama Fuel and Iron company, 10;
Bessemer Coal Iron and Land COM
pany, l: Brookside Pratt Mining COM
pany. /; Corona Coal company. 2; De-
Bardeleben Coal company. 2; Imperial
Coal and Coke company, 8; Inland
Coal and Iron company, /; New Castle
Coal company 2; w. s. Lowell, trustee.
1; Republic Iron and Steel company, .;
Pratt Consolidated Coal company,-4;
Stith Coal company: 2; Woodward Iron
company, A. Bryan Coal corporation,
i; Tennessee Coal. Iron and aRilroad
company. 10: Dora Fuel company. /;
Empire Coal company. 2; Sloss- Shelf
field tSeel and Iron company, /; Gulf
tSates Steel company, 1; Brilliant Coal
company, / Montevallo Mining COM
pany /; The Alabama company, 1.
Total 54
The output at each of these mines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
WORKERS MAKING
EFFORT TO REACH
RED CROSS QUOTA
AT CLOSE TONIGHT
Reports of Encouraging Ma
ture Received at Lunch
con Yesterday-Captain
Henley Tells of Work
of Red Cross

AS the end of the Red Cross
membership campaign draws
nigh, Jefferson county's quota
is being rapidly approached by
the workers in the allied
armies.
Reports made at the lunch
con at the Tutwiler hotel yes
terday were of the most en-
couraging nature and County
Chairman Val J. Nesbitt COM
plimented the allied armies
and all others who are helping
in the campaign for the splen-
did work they have done and
are doing.
birmingham and Jefferson county are
going to maintain their reputation for
doing all that is required of them, and
more, too" he told the audience when
the luncheon had been disposed of and
the business session began.
He stated that from reports already in
over 10000 members had been enrolled in
the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross
and the workers are at 1t harder than
ever. He urged them to redouble their
efforts to close up the work by tonight,
if possible, so that the good news may
be telegraphed to division headquarters
in New Orleans that Birmingham and
Jefferson county are over the top, as
usual, with two days yet remaining OF
the campaign period.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
BLOSSBURG WOODMEN
PL AN CELEBRATION
ON ARMISTICE DAY

D'ossburg, November 7.(Special)-
Cherry camp 1865. w. o. w, will give a
masquerade ball at Pinckney City, Boss
burg, Tuesday ev ming, November II, in
honor of the armistice and everybody
has been invited to attend. Music will
be furnished by the Miss Maud Leslie
band Dancing will begin at in the
evening. Good things to eat will be
served and prizes will be awarded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
STATES QUOTA

Alabama reports 14.071 members, which
is II per cent of the states quota. Six
teen per cent of the Gulf division reports
for first two days 10000 members. which
is 10 per cent of the division quota. AS
birmingham is the only large city to re-
port this is considered very satisfactory.
Those not reporting are New Orleans,
Shreveport, Mobile Montgomery. Jack
son, Admission and Hattiesburg."
Miss Freddie Truslow, secretary of
the state organization, yesterday received
the following telegram dated York, Ala.
from Mrs. Mary II. Willis, field repre-
sentative:
Judge Brandon addressed large audi
ence at Marion Thursday night. Court
house decorated Lovely turkey dinner a.
hotel, served by chapter to chapter Off
Gals, Judge Brandon, team captain, and
Mrs Willis, field representative. Judge
Brandon spoke at opera house at
Greensboro
Mrs. Willis was at York yesterday and
will be in Birmingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
PERSONAL

Miss Lillian Dixon. formerly a curse
in Birmingham, has just returned from
fourteen months service overseas and Is
visiting her aunt. hrs. r. B. Sudduth or
Norwood.
Miss Allie r. sudduth has returned
from an extended visit in Centralia,
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it is reported. has been increasing
daily since the first of the week.
President j. r. Kennamer of Dis
trict No. 20, United Mine Workers. yes
terday announced the following mass
meetings for tomorrow:
Good Springs, in Walker county, 1 80
p. m: Edgewater, 2;S0 D. m. Black
Creek (Nyota). 2:30 D. m; Bessie, at
the ferry for Bessie, Porter and Palos,
2 p m
CLEMO'S STATEMENT
J. L CIemo, secretary of District No
20, United Mine Workers. yesterday
prepared and gave out the following
statement with reference to the wages
of miners and mine workers in tue
Birmingham district:
"a great deal is being said concern
ing the earnings of the coal miners
of this state In order to make clear
to the public that the coal miners are
not getting rich on their earnings ana
to show them what part of the pro-
ceeds of ton of coal the miners are
receiving for producing it. and for
which the public pays from SIS to sSio,
have prepared the following statis-
tics, based upon the state mine IA
spector's report for 1918. which gives
the number of coal miners and mine
workers employed in the state, AID
upon the report published in the No
vember / issue of the Alabama Coal
Operator. which gives the total coal
production for the week ending OctA-
Der 25 1919:
There were in the state of Alabama
in 1918 a total Of 1854 coal miners
and mine workers in and around the
coal mines. 1887 of whom were work
ing in and around the five convict
mines. The total NUMBER of men pro-
ducing coal in the state are divided as
followers: 12.9SS miners and II, 66s
mine workers Cor men working in and
around the mines) employed in the
free mines: $50 miners and SOS mine
workers. working in the convict mines
This report on production Is al
thentic and prepared weekly for gov
eminent statistics: For the week eEd-
ing October rs, 1919. the coal produc-
ton for the state of Alabama was 3S4,-
329 tons. 1t will readily be seen that
this was a full weeks production in
Continued on Page Six)
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CIyITAN CLUB

The Civitan club abandoned its weekly
luncheon Yesterday in order that us
members, who are working in the cam
naign. might Join the allied armies at the
luncheon. The entertainment programme
was the same as that rendered at the
Civitan luncheon last week. It made
such hit at that time that the com
mittee requested that 1t be repeated at
the luncheon yesterday.
The allied armies will meet in the ball
room of the Tutwiler hotel at $50 o'clock
next Tuesday evening to form perma-
nent organization. Each person VIII be
expected to pay for his dinner. at ST.
per plate All persons who expect to at
tend are requested to notify Clarence
LLOYD at Rotary headquarters, in the
Tutwiler hotel, as early as possible.
With the campaign more than half over
the Gulf division quota is only about 10
per cent subscribed, with Alabama lead
ing with II per cent John Sparrow. pub
licitv director for jefferson county. yes
terday received the following telegram
from division headquarters in New Or
leans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
NORTHWEST ALABAMA

Miss Amelia Morthington. field repre-
sentative. has returned from tour of
northwest Alabama and reports the cam
paign progressing very satisfactorily in
thta part of the state. Many of the towns
(Continued ON Page SKI
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BOYS WILL NEVER FORGET

"While in the hospital in France he
said. "I resolved to do everything |
could for the American Red Cross, IL
did so much for the boys at the front
that they can never forget it. All the
way down the line, from the front to the
hospital, Red Cross workers were every
where administering as best they could
to the needs of the boys. The doctors
and other attaches of the hospitals SAID
they could not get along without the Red
Cross It supplied the soldiers with the
little Injuries that could not be secured
in the army under army regulations.
''Manv of the men will be in hospitals
for two or three years, some with eyes
out. others with legs or arms missing, or
other wounds that will keep them there
The Red Cross will be needed by them
Captain Henleys mother was in the
gallery, and at the request OF DR.. ]. II.
Philips she stood up while the audience
also arose and greeted her
REPORTS by armies showed members en-
rolled as follows: Belgian, 1923; British
1924 French. 1895. italian, 2205; Rainbow,
22Ga: Bessemer, 500; American Ensley,
1927.
Reports from the T. c. l., Wooawara
Iron company, Republic Iron and steer
company and other industrial concerns
have not been received, but will prooa-
bly, be in by Monday.
Cen John Sparrow Of the Very Light
ARTILLERY reported that the Standard on
company. with "a employees and Young
&, Vann made 100 per cent membership
records.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
ENTERTAINMENT ENJOYED

The programme OF entertainment at
the luncheon yesterday varied somewhat
from those usually put on at these lunch
cons. consisting of two solos by Miss
Elizabeth Jordan: dialect recitation by
Mrs. Mary Gillen. who served in the
entertainment section OF the Red Cross
in France during the war, and tab
leau, mo Mans Land by Miss Berney
Gilen, who served with her sister. Mrs.
Mary Gilen. in France. and a soldier
andsa sailor both in uniform. Miss Jor-
dan sang as the tableau was presented.
Capt. Courtney Henley, one of the Bir-
mingham boys who served with distinc-
ton in the army in France, made very
interesting talk on the work of the Red
Cross during the war, and the comfort
and solace it brought to the soldier boys,
1.-THE Red Cross workers were on the
front lines, IN the front trenches and
everywhere among the soldiers, distrib-
uting cigarettes, tobacco and chocolates"
he said This may not sound like much,
but it meant great deal to the boys
out there"
Captain Henley was severely wounded
In battle, as a result of which he lost
a leg He has only recently returned to
birmingham, and when County Chairman
Nesbitt introduced him the entire assem-
blaze stood as mark of respect to the
gallant soldier who had fought so val
iantly for his country
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
MUCH BUSINESS IS
TRANSACTED At THE
THIRD DAYS SESSION
OF NJ. {. CONFERENCE
Question of Extraordinary
Promise" Brings Spirited
Debate Delegates to
Attend College Foot
ball Game

The third day of North Ala
bama conference session was
opened at 8 a. M, DR.. w. E.
Morris conducting the devo-
tional services.
The conference sang:
90 for a thousand tongues to
sing
My great Redeemer's praise. "
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
Sister Nays
KE 81 HIN

b own b cad ard butter jollied prunes'
fancy cakes. coffee.
MN OWN RECIPES
I t~y 10 Use a Il ff..enl cereal most
vc.y mo ng Th isn'' Il very d.hl-
mt accomplishment inasmuch as
here ave so many kinds on the mar
ci There e an ihr puffs and il1kes
Il sh cdd IDS and nu to choose
cm along :ha uncookcd breakfast
'oods and a large variety Of grams
p cIarcd 70 TOrrdce
VEAL TIMB ALES
2 tab'csToo0s butter
10 cup stale bread crumbs
81 cups milk
= ours chopped cooked veal
. eggs
salt a~d pepper
Nell butte. Add bread crumbs and
n'lf and COOK until smoo n, stir~'ng
constantly Add veal and eggs 81 Chilly
D aien. Sea. or wth salt and pcppe"
and rite onion and celery pepper II
dos ed. FL but.ercd Individual mo'ds
wo-thl.ds full, put in a pan Of hot
w 'er cove with bultcrcd paper and
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

Prhaps cut gllss requires more cod-
ding than any other b . Of table deco
ration 90, ~,
Ex-emes OF temperature WI set
decpy cut pieces to cracking ald
cause brcakage
Il : always we'll TO wash cut g.s s
in warm wale~ ard rinse u IN wa er
very nearly the sam" tempe AZURE
so1n suds br.og out The sparkle 1~d
co'ors IN The g'ass B, sure ih'i ne
articles 90 be wash d 're rcaso-ab y
near the icmre ature of the water. To
plunge q cold wa'er glars into even
med a'ely hot w1t3r WI prove ds-
asi Gus 20 'ha 81 s.
p cces that aye no in const MI
use a~e better Il wpod from ih'
srdsy walc~ without rins'ng. as 10,
luster Of the glass IS somawh1t duled
by clear waie~. 4 soft bush Is eX-
ceUent for washing, as 4 gets down
into ne dacply cut pattern as a clo'h
,annOt b. made 10.
MENU ron TGNOlDOW.
B eaFsast-Un"oOkod cereal with
Size d bananas toast, coffe
Lunchco7-Vcal t'mb2les, c~eamod
potatoes. baking powder biscuits Or
lngc ma~m1.adc tea.
D'nncr-Tomolo bOu'llon, macaroni
NTH ch 'pnod b"rf asparagus, salad.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

bake 30 minutes.
TnMNTn B0IILLON
pounds lcan b"ef
. pounds marrow bone
4 tablespoon salt
. quarts cold wator
ia cup each, d'c'd carrots. .urnlp
cabbage, on on, celery
Cut meat In two-inch cuhes. PW
half In soup kettle ard soak in cold
wa 'er 30 'nutes. B'OVn ma" owe
Md b owned meat md res, OF bone N
hot y'ng VIII h01e 90 meat m settle
Hat 10 boiling pom. skim ard sm-
mrr Z o. hours Add SAL ard ntp-
pcr and Ycg'i hl' rs ard 'ook - hours.
strain ard cool. Remove fai ard ''''r
neheai W % one quart or coofd to-
ma oes. Bol g'nt'y fo~ - m nules.
strain End serve In bon lion Guns
MACNR0NI WITH CLIPPED BEEF
1 cup mustard
IA pourd 'h ppcd beef
1 4 cup m IL
IS tea room musicrd
tn poOn grated cheese
r rak mlca~oni into 'nrh n''cos m7r-
,rg oae crTul C6ok in boiling silt a
wa er uni tender Batter blt'ng
q n and put in l3ye- Of ma'aro1l.
hen o lqye- of be-, WITH 2 snr'1t,'rg
NJ mustard CONTINUE until AN Is us.d d,
having The last layer OF ma'l o..
Pour over milk. sp" nike WITH gr1.c',
heese and bake in a mode a.e oven
/ 30 or % m nutes.
The first mon needed food on'y bit
the m Of TODAY must needs have food
p'us pTe-.nd,gestion or no.
| ArAnN-
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

I'm the ,iichcn oi her own home
sister Mary cooks daily Tor lam ly
Of four adults. She brought Ia her
kitchen mn understand ma oI. the
ch,m'S ~ Of cooking, gained fr"m
study of domestic sciercc u n state
uni,Crs ~ Conveniently ilr All
vice she offers is happy combine
ticn ui theory and prart &c. cry
rec ne she g'veS Is her own first
tried out and served at her Family
glh.e.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

Camefs are sold every
where in scientifically
sealed packages of 40
cigarettes; or ten rack
ages ZOO cigsrcffes) in
eisssine paper covered
carton. We strongly rec
ommend this carton for
the home or Office sup
ply or when you travel
X. J. REYNOLDS
TOBACCO co.
Winston-Sslem, N. c
The sun., 1919-02-12
HOUSE PASSES NAVY
BILL, VOTE $3.50


shadow and see what Ia going on be-
meath.
go ahead with your idle dreams OF
universal brotherhood at a cost OF $780,
100000 for this unnecessary programme.
Follow II out in the appropriations to
carry IL into effect. then levy your taxes,
Increase the consumption taxes. make
higher the cost of living and place II
upon the men who are walking the
streets In idlenese to-day and you have
q condition that 80 far as I am con-
cerned am exceedingly apprehensive OF.
"Bolshevism Ii not a disease; 1t Is q
symptom. The Bolshevist Is the product
Of a condition and the only way to
In q bill OF this character you are add
ing to the condition"
Representative Kelley (Mich.). Re
publican, made a forceful argument in
favor OF the proviso on the ground that
regardless OF personalities II was desir-
able to help tho Presidents negotia-
tons toward disarmament.
Does the gentleman hero advocate
this because he wishes the navy in
creased or does he dosit for the purpose
Of bringing about a reduction Of arma-
ments?" asked Representative Butler
tPal.
ornaments must be reduced" replied
Mr.. Kelley. 'and II II il known to the
commissioners abroad from England,
France and Italy what America would
feel itself obligated to do In the event
that our time honored policy OF reduc-
ton OF armament may be brought about
for my self am willing that they should
have the benefit Of that knowledge In
advance"
The sun., 1919-02-12
GERMANY TO RAISE
NEW ARMY BY DRAFT
Men Up to IS Soon to Be
Called, Says Report.

BERLIN. Feb. . (delayed) .--Conscrip-
ton OF various classes OF men up to IS
years OF age will be decreed soon. &C.
cording to information given the corre-
spondent to-day. Authority in this d.
rectioh 1t Is expected, will be given the
Government by the National Assembly
in the near future, and II Is understood
that Gustav Noske, who is mentioned for
the post OF Minister OF National De-
fence, will proceed forthwith to adopt
the measures needed to reesta blish the
army and put II on an effective footing.
The recruiting OF volunteers, which
has been proceeding In haphaZard FASH
ion In the last few weeks, stimulat ted
by the Spartacan riots and chiefly
financed by private sources, has failed,
according 10 the information, to achieve
practical results. The contemplated
emergency action has now been FASTENED
by the increasing menace OF Poland
and more urgent need for forestalling
an anticipated Bolshevik invasion.
The chaos at present prevailing In
Germany's military organization. due to
rehabilitation and DISCRIMINATION Of
all authority and discipline. which is be-
ing accentusted by the domlneering rule
of the revolutionary soldiers councils,
has brought the nation TO a point, Il
was stated where II In now virtually In
capable Of hastily mobilizing an equipped
force Of even the moksst dimensions re-
CURED Tor such an apparently small