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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

Miss Berlie Lene entertained at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. M. Lene of Chalkville a few evenings ago.
 The house was beautifully decorated with autumn and garden flowers. In voting contest Miss Helen Prague and Miss Weedig Goodgame won the prize.
 Miss Lene was assisted in receiving by Mrs. w. M. Lene and Miss Myrtle Childs. Late in the evening a cake and ice course was served to the following: Miss Lena Goodwin, Miss Nettie Bragan, Miss Myrtle Chlds, Miss Florence Ayers, Miss Bertie Lene, Miss Wilson, Miss Helen Bragan, Miss Alexander, Mr. Reedy Goodgame, MT Bert Good win, MT. Ernest Almon, MT. Teddie Lene. Mir Sam Riddle, MT. Wideman, MT. Nell Johnson of Mount Pinson, MT. Tom Ayers, Mir Deney Pinson, MT. Robert Lene, MT. Charlie Childs, MT. Wyatt Haze of Birmingham, MT. Albert Mon crief, MT. Willice Washington and MT. Oscar Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
COMMENTS ON COMER-
 ARMSTRONG ANNOUNCEME ENT

The following comments on the Coomer- Armstrong engagement appeared in the Montgomery Journal and will be read with interest by Birmingham friends:
 Mrs. Robert Wickliffe Ewing an- nounces the engagement and approaching marriage of her sister, Autora Fillmore Armstrong, to pr. Harris Hayes Coom- CT of Wyandotte, Mich, the wedding to occur October 21. This announcement is of special interest in this section of Ala bama. Miss Armstrong is the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Henry Arm strong, the latter having been Miss Lucy Jones previous to her marriage. She is niece of Mrs. Mary V. Gesner, the late Gov. Thomas G. Jones, and of Mrs. Jo- seph Brevard Jones of this city She is a charming young woman of many &C., complishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
FOR MISS BALSOM

The young Judean club entertained Monday evening at a Farewell surprise party in honor of Miss Sarah Balsom, who is leaving for New York, where she will make her future home.
 The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers, and the Young Judean color, which is blue and white, was also carried out.
 About 50 guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Young Judean club, and an excel lent orchestra was also furnished.
 Beautiful mementoes were given Miss Balsom by both friends and officers oi the club, expressingfi their regret at her departure, and wishing her success and much happiness in her future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
ALLINGHAM-HEATH WEDDING

A marriage of interest to the many friends was that of Mrs. Willie Adam Heath and MT. George A. Allingham, which took place Monday evening at S:S0 o'clock at the home or the Drioe parents. MT and Mrs. J. T. Adam on 1 the Highlands The entire lower floors were decorated with palms. ferns and | flowers.
 IIpon entering the guests were met by | little Miss Pauline Martin. attractiveiy | dy essed in white, with pink ribbon trim mings, who directed them to the guest
 register. which was presided over by Mrs. Lloyd. MT Carl Leasure sang. Ihe Sunshine of Your Smile?" and Mrs. w.. | 1T Ward sang "I Love You Truly, ac-
 companied by Mrs Carl Leasure, who also gave several selections during the evening. . chorus the bridal party descended the stairs. led by Master John Heath, son
 of the bride, as ring bearer. followed by ! the groom and his best man, MT. James l Henderson.
 Next came the matron of honor. Mrs Robert Cothran, beautifully gowned Tn
 a model of Sunset Georgette. with pic
 lure hat. wearing a corsage of Killarney roses. Just preceding the bride came lit- ! tIe Miss Margaret Heath, attractive daughter of the bride. in a dress of ruff l fled pink taffeta, carrying basket or rose petals.
 The bride always attractive. was never more so than in her wedding gown. I handsome model of georgette and bisque, with hat and accessories of bisque, wear ing a oorsage of orchids and valley lilies, descended on the arm or her father, by whom she was given in mar riage.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James M Broadly before an altar heavily banked with palms and cut flowers.
 After the ceremony an informal recep- ton was held and an ice course was served, and immediately following the reception MT. and Mrs. Heath left on their wedding trip. Mra heath wore a becoming travelling suit of Pekin blue with hat to match.
 | Among the out-of town guests were MT. and Mrs Robert E. Cochran of Att
 ianta and Mrs. Mollie E. Blount of Au- lgusta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
D'AnrnnziO Declares
 War on the Jugo-Slavs

Fume, Monday, September 2s-"T con- slider my self in state of war with Jugo- Slavia-"
 Gabriel D'Annunzio thus proclaimed from the municipal palace of Plume to- day. He also announced that measures had been adopted to meet any attack from the enemy. Troops had been sent to the first line of reserves req ly to answer any need
 Thus far the Ita.an Red Cross has not appeared on the scene for the purpose or giving assistance to those within the city if necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
GLASS SPENCER
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Lucille Spence and MT. Edward Gaylor Glass will take place Saturday evening at S:30 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. F. N. Spence. at 1925 South Thirteenth street.
 The ceremony will be performed by Dr. George R. Stuart of the First Methodist church.
 Miss Elizabeth Crow will be maid or honor and the bridesmaids will be Miss Ruth Glass, a sister of the groom.
 Little Miss Elizabeth Spence. sister of the bride, will be ring bearer. | MT. Fletcher Weaver will act as best man, and MT. Earnest l.. Spence, the brides brother, will be groomsman.
 The bride will be given in marriage by her father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
MIR. RLACKMAN TO WED

MT and Mrs. J. W. MulIins Of CoIum- bus, O., announce the engagement Of their daughter, Mary, to Mir. Burr Black. man of Birmingham. The marriage will take place at their home. GA Oat street, on October :. No cards.
 Mir. Blackburn formerly resided in Bir- mingham with his parents, and besides newspaper work, he had much experi- ence in social service. He has but re- gently returned from overseas, where he was engaged in the same line of work with the American expeditionary forces, and is now assistant to the director gen eral of the department of civilian relief, with headquarters in the national capi- tal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
EVENTS OF TODAY

The Volunteer relief meets this morn ing at 10:So o'clock at the Young wom- ans Christian association.
 General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, holds the first meeting of the season this afternoon at the Southern club at o'clock.
 Birmingham Graded union will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 Board of managers of Mercy Home Industrial school will meet at the school at 10:S0 this morning.
 Advent kindergarten opens today.
 Coleman Kilby wedding in Anniston.
 A MARRIAGE of interest to many LN\ friends in the city was that ot S S Miss Stanley Scull and MT. Will liam Irby Lewis, which was quietly sol emnized yesterday morning at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Sculi
 The house was made most dttIdCliFe with quantities of autumn flowers com hined with ferns, palms and southern smilax
 The ceremony was performed in the living room by Rev. J. T. War, rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church. and was witnessed by a number of friends and relatives
 floral altar was erected before the mantel and was lighted with candles.
 The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Mildred Scull as maid of honor. She was attractive in a tailored suit of blue and carried a bouquet of pink roses The bride entered with her mother, by whom she was given in marriage, and was lovely in travelling suit of blue cloth with brown hat and boots. She carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses Mrs. Sueli wore a gown of black charmeuse and a corsage of white roses.
 Mir Lewis and his pretty young bride left at once for ar eastern trip and upon their return will make their home in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
FINAL MEETING
 BEFORE REUNION

Camps Hardee and Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans, will hold a joint meeting in Cable hall at 2:3O o'clock Friday afternoon for the purpose of making final arrangements for going to the reunion at Atlanta.
 All Veterans are urged to attend, as there is some confusion as to the time of leaving for Atlanta. The call for the meeting was issued by the oom- m manders of the two camps.
 From the spectroscopic measurements made at Mount Wilson observatory to determine the radial velocity of stars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
 SERVICE OF SALVATION ARMY
Commandant and Mrs. Levi Grunshaw
 to Take Charge of Local Work

Commandant and Mrs. Levi Grimshaw of Lynchburg. Va, arrived in Birming- ham last night to take charge of the local work of the Salvation Army
 Staff Captain David Main, the di- visional officer, has arranged a very unique welcome service for them this evening at 8 o'clock in the Salvation Army hall, 5h North Twentieth street. A special programme of music and sing ing has been arranged.
 Staff Captain Main will be assisted by Captain and Mrs. Abrams, Captain and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

G. e.. the speed with which they are ap- preaching or receding from our solar system), it appears that the star G Berlin has radial velocity of 339 kllo- meters second, the highest constant velocity so far observed for any star Next to this comes Lelands, with a ve- locity of 325 kilometers a second, in the opposite direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
PARTY POSTPONED

The tea party to have been given by MT and Mrs. J. R. Estes at the Tut wiler in honor of Miss Elizabeth Wynan and MT. Sterling Edwards, who will be married shortly, has been called off on account of the critical illness of Mrs. Estes mother. Mrs. Frances Redd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE TEA

The Birmingham chapter of the Alum nae association of Agnes Scott college will have an informal tea this afternoon at 430 in the parlors of the Tutwilee They will have as their guests some of the club women of the city who are in- terested in higher education. The alum nae field secretary is here and will be present at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
MRS. GRUBB TO RECEIVE
 MEMBERSHIPS

Mrs. w. I. Grubb of the Music Study club will be at Cable hall this morning and tomorrow morning to receive mem- berships and asks that all captains make reports to her at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
CONFEDERATE VETERAN
 CpONCOPC

Commander Spuriell of the Confeder- ate Veterans of Jefferson county wishes to announce Mrs. H. l.. Bumstead chap eron, Miss Ozella May Spruiell, sponsor; Miss Mozell Ramsey maid of honor. to 20 to Atlanta to represent the veterans at the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
lFOR RRIDE-ELECT

Mir. and Mrs. l.. A. Christian VIII en- tertain at a reception at their home in | Woodawn tomorrow evening in honor
 of Miss Hortense Simpson, a bride elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
R. D. JACKSON CHAPTER

The R. D Jackson chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet with Miss Virginia Nixon on Friday afternoon, October 3, at o'clock. All members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
MRS. HOPKINS TO
 ENTERTAIN TOMORROW

Mrs F. w. Hopkins will be hostess tomorrow afternoon at theatre party at the Lyric in honor of Miss Lucille Spence and Miss Lucy Li~scomb of Hell ena, Ark, two brides-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
MUSIC STUDY CHORUS

The first meeting of the year of the Music Study chorus will be held tomor- row morning at e:5o O clock at Cable hall. All members are urged tofbe on time, as the rehearsal will begin promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
PARTY AT BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLUB

| There will be party given on Satur day evening at the Business Wopen'
 club in honor of the young women em
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

ployed at the Martin Biscuit company and the Buster Brown mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01
,allas. Tex.. where the gnoom is in bust
MISS LENE ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Lewis as Miss Scull was an ad- mired member of the younger set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-01

THEftfl7S UNLh VNEs W hN to secure satin skin. Apply Satin Sk'u cream, then Satin Skin Powder.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
Nations in Accord.

Paris, Jan. 23.-The solution to
the Russian problem proposed by
the supreme council of the peace con-
gress is considered here as the first
visible manifestation and realization
of American and British accord on
great issues before the congress. This
accord was pledged in speeches and
IN private expressions in England by
both President Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George.
1t is understood that inasmuch that
the supreme council has accepted the
American plan for the settlement of
the Russian question, the British plan
may form the foundation of the
structure which the peace congress
may erect to house the league of ma
tions. Yet it is pointed out by OBJ
servers here that this is a mere ex-
change of courtesy. The plan for set
ting the Russian question is virtual
ly identical with that which Premier
Lloyd George suggested in his note
to stephen Pichon, French foreign
minister on January S. 1t is under
stood that though no official admis-
sion has been made that the British
plan for the creation of a league of
nations is essentially identical with
that which some American experts
formulated after close study of every
promising available plan among the
two score which were presented
while yesterdays official state
ment was silent on the redemption Of
Russia's foreign debt there is reason
to believe that assurances have been
conveyed that the Bolshevists will re-
cede from their threat to repudiate
this debt in consideration of relief of
desperate economic conditions in
Russia. 1t is believed that assurance
on this point induced France to sane
ton the plan which averts the spectre
OF financial loss to French holders Of
Russian securities.
A strong point Of the position as
sumed by the supreme council in the
Russian proposition is that in the
event of its rejection by the Bolshe-
visits. public opinion may be expect
ed to support any measures necessary
to restore order while other Russian
governments necessarily must COM
ply with the offer as the price of en-
tente support
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
SENATE HOPES
TOPASS FAMINE
MEASURE TODAY
Hitchcock Urges Immediate
Action; Calls it Good
Business.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-1n opening
what administration leaders hoped
would be the final debate on the
house bill appropriating 100000, 900
asked by President Wilson for Euro
pean famine relief, Chairman Hitch
cock Of the foreign relations commit
tee urged its passage as a measure to
bring world peace.
1T is not a matter of charity y
said Mr.. Hitchcock, "but of good
business policy and war expediency
to rescue these peoples from starva-
ton and put them in aSlframe Of mind
to listen to peace and not revert to
anarchy"
Senator Hitchcock urged the SEN
ate to accept the opinion of President
Wilson and Food Administrator
Hoover that the appropriation is nee
essary, adding:
1.-The question here is whether we
are going to repudiate our own rep
resentatives in Europe who are seek
ing to make peace"
Replying to criticisms of delay in
Paris, Senator Hitchcock said oppon-
ents had wasted time in attacks on
the administration on every con-
ceivable subject foreign to the bill.
He declared that the supreme wal
council had agreed that $300,000,00O
should be spent in, relief work and
fixed $10O,00O,0OO as Americas share,
and to deny it would repudiate our
obligation"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
WRIT TO0UST
NELSON FILED
BY MACDONALD
Former Superintendent o1
Schools Not Willing to
Give Up Fight.
(By Staff Correspondcnt.)

Bismarck, Jan. 23.-Despite the
fact that many Nonpartisan league
members opposed such action, Neil C.
Macdonald, who had to be ousted
from Office of superintendent Of pub
lie instruction, last night served pa
that she give up the Office to him.
Just after being ousted, Macdonald
announced that he would bring ac-
ton to test Miss Nelson's qualifca-
tions to hold office. but it was
| thought for a while that he had been
prevailed upon to drop the matter.
The filing of the action at this time
is looked upon as the first step in
F'razier's and Townley's and Lemke's
plans to strip Miss Nelson Of all her
power. and if possible, get rid Of her
entirely.
She is member of the state board
Of school and university lands, which
is an important board. as it is gen
orally recognized that no North Da-
kota state bonds can be marketed to
any advantage except to that board.
When 1t is considered that the ad-
ministration contemplates seven mil
lion dollars of bond proceeds for in
| dustrial purposes, it Is easily realized
that the league leaders are anxious
to haye complete control Of that
board.
Macdonalds contest is duo war
ranto action and it will be heard in
the Burleigh county district court.
The ousted superintendent signed the
papers personally and in them he
| makes a number Of interesting
charges. He says, for instance that
Miss Nelson sis not proficient in q
foreign language" and that she
knows nothing Of ethics. logic or
! sociology" Miss Nelson defeated
him by eight thousand votes last fall,
but still he charges that she knows
tnothing Of political science" He al
SO charges that she knows nothing Of
Economics nor domestic science
| The papers also declare that 'she has
not now and never has had. a
| bachelors degree"
Macdonald, Of course, claims tina,
he still is superintendent of public in
! struction and that the only reason he
isn't in the Office now is that the SUI
preme court elected him. He charges
Miss Nelson with "unlawfully in.
1 trudinR into the ONCE"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
NEWS SUMMARY

~ IL q
Washington-William s. Bennett, ..
former congressman, charged. Milton
J. Trainor. connected with the war
department. with attempting to OBJ
tain commission Of 100000 from ..
Chicago construction company In con-
nection with government. W.
Paris General Pershins was SUM
moned to Paris.
Washington - Arrangements are
made fer eXportations Of 500. 900 tons
.of foodstnTs and essential cnmmodi-.
ties to Switzerland.
Cleve and Barney Oidfield. auto
mobile racer, announced he has re-
tired ~ !. a. 5Ss &sf
through President Ador. win ask for
2 compact giving switzerland aece
to the SeA. ss Il Il ~ gf 5sl
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
ACTION TAKEN TOWARDSRUSSlA
WAS RESULT OF UNIFIED IDEA.
OF BOTH AMERICA AND BRITAIN
Question OF The Bolshevik Regulating The National
Debt Looms As Factor In Planning Remedy;
French Follow Wilson's Guidance
(By the Associated Press,.


Paris 23-Wih
the conference
Joint Allied commission
-. -
All the members Of
After meeting
labor; responsibilities
troll OF railways
Of
question.
today
til their action regarding
gates expected at Island
Of nations until President Wilson's
Out of Russian negotiations
reached will bring
sessions
expressed opinion that
sidered toshave been while Russia
regarded
with
plans ideas
advance his officials
rfced
can plans until all others been fully
form bridge by which disagree
essde dse Dice him
Of
L. Mr. Wilson will continue his
to basis Of while awaiting
determination hold
to Brussels his the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23
LEAGUEPAPERF
INCORPORATION
IS DESCRIBED / !,
Grand Forks Press Corpora
ton Under Direct Town
ley Control.
Try STAFF Correspondent }

Bismarck, Jan. IA thorough
examination OF the articles of incor-
poratton of The Grand Forks Ameri-
can and other papers started by the
Nonpartlsan league reveal some very
interesting facts. Companies recently
what from the original articles used
when the league press bureau. first
was establishing a chain Of country
papers. The new articles give the
man investing money a little more
protection.
When George A. Totten, Sr., mem
Der of the board Of regents, first
started organizing league papers, the
league press bureau was given $50
shares Of common stock. valued at 81
share, as compensation for organ
ization service. Nothing was stated
in the articles as to the voting power
of such stock, but by law it is fixed
at one vote for each share. thus CIV
ing President A. c. Townley 450 votes
in corporation in which he invested
no money. Preferred stock sold at
$40 a share. the farmers who pur-
| chased such stock receiving only one
vote on their stock, regardless of how
many shares they held. The leagues
newspaper bureau thus kept absolute
control Of each paper.
Townley Bureau Has 500 Votes.
The Grand Forks American has
articles of incorporation which differ
slightly 1t is a 100000 corporation,
500 shares of common stock given a
book value of So being turned over
to the promoters. Townley's newspa-
Paul, is given 500 votes in the corpor-
alton as result Of this promotion
scheme.
Preferred stock sells at 500 a
share, but voting powers are not re-
stricted. This gives the press bureau
as great a voting power as stock
holders who have paid $4,000 into
the venture.
! The incorporators of The Grand
Forks American are F. B. Wood, vice
president Of the Nonpartisan league
and the man who first helped Town
1ley organize: William Lemke. anoth-
er vice president of the league and
its chief counsel. and L. L. Griffith
OF Minot, a league organizer.
sworn to before ]. D.SHoogesteger, q
4 notary public -of - Ramsey county
MINI.
Between IS and 40 newspapers
have been established in North Da-
kota by the league, according to rec
ords of the secretary of states ofnce
They represent a capitalized value OF
list does not include the Fargo Cour-
lier-News, which is owned directly by
the league.
The latest league newspaper ven:
ture is the Mclean County Farmers
Publishing company. which issues a
paper at Garrison. The articles state
that the preferred stock shall have
the voting power as the common
stock, which is vote for each share
held. The bureau took $50 shares
for promotion as against 450 pre-
viously taken.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-23

London, Wednesday, Jan. 23.-It is
Impossible as yet to forecast clearly
the results Of the German election,
according to an official wireless dis
patch sent out from Berlin and pick
ed up here. The impression prevails,
however, the dispatch says, that the
majority Socialists have by far the
strongest party while the Democrats
will doubtless stand at the head of
the non-socialist parties.
1t Is presumed, it is said, that the
Majority Socialists and the Demo-
Gratis, supported by an overwhelming
majority of the people will be in po-
sition to dominate the national as
senbly. Among those whose seats
are assured are Count 'Posadowsky,
DR.. Bernhard Dernburg, former Chief
of Police Eichhorn and Hugo Haase.
The dispatch adds that the German
armistice commission has announced
that according to statement made
by Marshal Foch at Treves, sea trans
port for about $4,000 German SOL
sia, as we'll as German troops al
lIaifa. Syria, will be undertaken by
the Entente.
1t is said that only one Of the Al
lied powers has not agreed to the
plan.
Basle. Switzerland, Jan. 23.-Re.
sports from all the twenty-seven cleo.
toral districts in Germany, returning
the full number of 421 members OF
the national assembly show the
Majority Socialists will have 9
plurality in the assembly. The dis.
tribution by parties is as follows:
Majority Socialists, 1854; Christian
Peoples party the former Centrists
SS: Democrats. u; German National
party, "a; Minority Socialists, "a;
German Peoples party, %; Guelfs, a;
Bavarian Peasants league, A; Wurt'
temburg Bourgeois party, Q; Peas.
ants and Workmen's Democratic
league 1. Total 421.
Premier Ebert and PhilipH
Scheidemann have gone to Weimar tc
superintend the making over of the
court theater. there in which the ma