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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
COMMUNITY SING IS WELL RECEIVED
Special Memorial Numbers and Orchestral Selections Given
 Great Ovation

William Tell.' the second orchestral number played at the community sing ing yesterday afternoon at the Lyric theatre, received the heartiest encore Of any selection given this season. Roll after roll of applause testified to the real appreciation of the large audience.
 Deep feeling was stirred when "Andante,' from the fifth symphony, was presented in memory of those who made the, supreme sacrifice during the World war. The effect was greatly ln- tensified by Director Erickson having the lights turned low and the music played very softly.
 Mrs. T. L. Bissell, accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Hunt Yam, sang Light" by Scott. Her voice displayed unusual qualities and the number proved pcpu- lar with the audience.
 The orchestra selections were excellent, the musicians displaying versatility in the string selection that would do credit to symphony orchestra.
 The reason for having the community singing and the great benefits to be de- rived therefrom were set forth in a very able manner by W. H. Sadler, local at torney MT. Sadler spoke Of the wonder full effect that the singing in the army had and showed that it was just as es- sental now in keeping up the morale of the city. A community singing is an ideal place fQr people of all walks of life to spend a Sunday afternoon, he said. 4 stranger in town with no place to go, and the 5oung people and old are given an opportunity to spend an afternoon of profit and enjoyment. The speaker closed with an appeal to the people to support the cause which was formed for so good a purpose and was bearing such telling fruit.
 o. Gordo Erickson, music director was very enthusiastic over the work of the orchestra and the sing generally. He said he feels that in this orchestra he has found the nucleus of Birmingham's future symphony orchestra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
Vocational Training Of United States Army Is
 Big Asset to the Nation
New Peace Army Has Become Vital Part of the Nation Training Its Manpower for Citizenship and Useful ness-Traning Men Expert Mechanics and
 Skilled Workers in All Trades
By CAPT. II. B. HAY

! cators as directors?
 Because the class of men the army desires cannot, as a rule, be attracted by the pay offered; therefore, 1t or fers them something more. Because our army is & great business organization, unlike all large commercial concerns, in that it must train it's own men to do it's work, which it plans to do in it's schools and shops. Therein lies the opportunity of the ambitious and industrious soldier, which they have been quick to grasp as is evidenced by the fact that GO per cent of the soldiers In the army are taking advantage of such opportunities. And again for the reason that the war de- partrnent realized that such training not only increased the efficiency of pen while in service, but saw the great Sop- portunity to become vital part of the nation in the training of it's man power for citizenshin and usefulness.
 ARMY'S SYSTEM
 The wonderful success of the army 3 system of educational and vocational training of it's soldiers is exemplified by the great increase, month by month, in the number of men applying for enlist ment. Little was 1t dreamed that this plan would solve the great problem of recruiting men for our army. It is be- lieved that before the end of another year there will be waiting list in every army recruiting station in the land. And there should be. for our army is deter mined to be the greatest training school irl the world and offers the opportunity of a lifetime to many, many young men,
 That the army is in earnest in this work and is continuing to develop it's plan is brought out by the fact that in order to enable qualified soldiers, upon their discharge from the service to ob- tain college education, along both academic and technical lines, the war de- pertinent is arranging with numerous educational institutions throughout the country to offer scholarships to such men.
 From sS institutions have come assur- ances that tuition and other aid will be given designated discharged soldiers; 52 colleges have signified their ability to grant tuition or reduction in fees, while "A institutions still have the mat ter under consideration. Among the in stitrtions offering tuition and other aid to Alabama men discharged from the army is the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
 Public confidence in the regular army vas never so strong as now, for while the army will not lose it's military ef- tciency, it will justify the confidence of the nation by developing the soldiers serving in it's ranks so that they will re- turn to civil life, by reason of the train- ing they will receive in the arny, intel ligent. productive and patriotic citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
YEAR BOOK 1920
 PRESENTS BOILED
 DOWN CITY DATA

i Fresh from the printer is splendid ready reference of civic, commercial and industrial Birmingham compiled and ] published under the auspices of the Bir- n1ingham Civic association. The 75 pages are bristiing with boiled down data about Birmingham and the district, attractively presented and so indexed that any point of information desired by the reader is readily procur- ahle.
 The print is on highly calendered paper and the illustrations stand out in bold re- lief. Chief point of merit of the articles dealing with the various subjects Is their l meatiness and clarity of style. Such subjects as water power, coal, iron, by products and the life, although they bear the impress of expert pens, are handled in manner to interest the average reader and enable absorption of what the av- craze man can absorb without conscious and laborious effort on his part. The double indexes are especially val uable. They are so arranged that the article manufactured and each manufac- utrer of given article are quickly To-
 
 erence that will be especially valued by the busy business man.
 The volume is comprehensive without being weighty or long. Every feature of community activity is pithily covered and the statistical data, while exhaustive, are so attractively presented as to be the reverse of dry.
 Secretary-Manager c. L. Harold of the Civic Association says of the publication: Tt represents many months of toll, re- searches, questionnaireS, etc, which have resulted in what we believe to be the most comprehensive publication of real solid and unexaggerated facts about Bir- mingham that have ever been put under ccver."
 The claim as to value of the work is well placed. That care and time of ex- perts were involved in the preparation the book itself shows.
 The book is to be circulated extensively. Copies are to be sent to the various chambers of commerce and civic bodies throughout the country, newspapers and to representative business concerns. It will prove splendid advertisement of the resources and the accomplishments of the city with it's 245 listed bona flde manu- lecturers.
 The book is called the Birmingham Year Book, 192G'' It can we'll be re- edited, added to and brought up to date year after year. It is altogether a big accomplishment and splendid advertise ment of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
BROWN EXPLAINS
 BEST METHODS OF !
 USING THE NEW GAS
Commissioner Gives House wives Pointers o nltS Eco-
 homie Use-By-Product a Gas Efficient

In explanation of the best methods of using the new by product gas, J. Ellis Brown, commissioner of public utilities, has issued a statement in which he explained how to ob- tain the best results in heating and cooking and at the same time keep the bills for the new gas from exceeding those which came in to the housewife when the old gas was in use.
 "We are very anxious that the use of coke oven gas be a full and complete success in every respect.
 Local consumers are very fortunate in being able to have this gas at this time, as number of other southern cities are paying from s1.75 to as high as s2.le per one thousand cubic feet, while we arc receiving better and more efficient gas, when considered in all it's aspects, for S3 cents
 'I am very anxious that our gas con- sumers use this gas properly and eco- nomically, so that their bills will not be more than they were with manufac- tured gas. They should not and will not be, provided sufficient precautions are taken and the gas used properly. Coke oven gas is much lower in specific grav- ity than the manufactured gas formerly used, and therefore much more of it will pass through the same oritice under the same pressure than manufactured gas. The consumers should, therefore, not open the gas burner valve to its full capacity as the same result can be optaineo wiIh a smaller flow of gas, or in other words. just turn on sufficient gas to do the work sufficiently and do not open the valve wide open.
 There are always more gas troupieS and complaints in regard to gas Just al the beginning of cold weather. do nos think there is any more gas trouble at this time than usual at this time or me year. do not think that troubles that consuIn- CTS may have at this time are due 10 cohe oven gas. The gas is being furnished with sufficient pressure, quality ana quantity, and the consumers should get good results from the same. Consumers who are having trouble in using this gas most likely have local trouble; that sls' tho burners need adjusting, or some otnef mechanical repair should be made on the premises
 q am very anxious for the gas con sumers of Birmingham to use this gas caref,Ilv and economically for aWnhe ,ntiI if is learned fully just how to use the same. so that the same will not pc wasted and the bills abnormally hlgh, as want the use of coke oven gas In BIT mingham to be a great success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
SITUATION IMPROVING
No RelGrt of Immediate Coal Short.
 age In Any Section
By Associated Pres.

Washington, November discontinued improvement in the soft coal situation was noted in a review Of the industry is- sued tonight by the National Coal asso- citation. which predicted production of more than 12,000.0 900 tons for the week end ing yesterday. The association said i, had no reports of any immediate short age" from any section Of the country.
 Decreased prices have resulted as a nat ural consequence of the improved Atua- ton. the review declared, adding that il many places the decline had been 'rron, vailed up to six weeks ago.
 The geological surveys weekly report, issued today. estimated bituminous pro duction during the week ending Novem Der to have been only 1,350,O0O tons due largely to loss of time on election da, and on religious holidays in the coa fields. Production the preceding wee. was 12 3SS0O0 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
THREE OLD PICTURES"
 SERMON BY DIR. GARDNER

Dr. David NJ. Gardner has recently come to the Ensley Baptist church from Memphis Tex, and was heard by large
 congregation at both services yesterday. His subject last evening was: Three Old Pictures" using as his text, "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit. -Ps. 4O:2 Dr. Gardner said in part;
 "The psalmist takes us at once pack to an ancient prison pit. constructed after the fashion of huge Jug. Into
 this dismal pit captives were let down by the use of ropes, and there they were helpless and hopeless. They did not dream of ever seeing the light of liberty agaln unless help should come from aboVe' ! Making use of such scene as back ground, the psalmist flashes upon the
 screen three old pictures.
 First, there is the picture of Lost
 Soul in Its Helpfulness.' Here are we
 taught that just as the ancient prisoner
 was helpless to extricate himself from ms
 Imprisonment, so is every lost soul neip-
 less. But the sinner can do three things:
 First he can know that he is lost. For the wages of sin is death. We know that is true I am not unmindful of Ills own words where He says No man can come to me- except the Father which na'n sent me to draw him. But iuslst ehat we may take to the Bible and come 10 know our lost condition. Second. the sinner can call for help from above It must come so if it comes at al Then third the sinner must take the one hope of liberty provided.
 ""Secondly. we see the picture of Ihs- tening dod. What picture it IS. The all-wise, the ,all-powerful and the eternal one condescending to incline HIS ear to catch one note of pleading. from the 1 lips of sinful souls. He might set HIS face as a flint against us and remain just. But here His heart of love IS DOT | trayed
 And in the third place. we get a glimpse of the picture of Lifting Love- Before this picture all the world has bowed some time in life. That is a most magic picture of time and eternity. Love: Wha. a volume in word! What | an ocean in a tear. What whiriwind m ] a sigh. What millennium in moment 1 "Even human love has saved many a 1 life from the precipice of despair. The 1 love of a noble wife has saved many a husband from the wrecks of time. Mother love has saved countless numbers of sons. But let us not forget--it takes divine ! love to lift a lost soul from the pit of perdition. Human love and human phi losophy have done their best. but are powerless to point to one soul saved by all they have done. Mohammed. Budah, Confucius and Mrs. Eddy have all tried and have all failed utterly. But when we turn to love Divine the good work IS done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
BRIEF ACCOUNT OF
 SUZNDAY YS SERMON

! terday morning, the pastor, Rev. J. A. Cook, preached a sermon on Armistice Day. taking for his text, And this day shall be unto you for memorial Elk vI:14. MT. Cook said, in part: These words were spoken to ancient Israel relative to the feast of the Pass , over. At the close of their bondage in Egypt, the angel of Jehovah had passed through the land and had left desolation and mourning in the homes of the Egyptians. But with great graciousness he had passed over the homes of the Israelites. So mem oraole , was the event that a season was set apart each year for the observance of Ia feast commemorating Jehovah's de- lliverance.
 Christianity is a religion of the fu- ture, but it has a history. Paul spoke of forgetting the past, but he had reference to his past failures. As lChristians/we should look backward to the great events in our history ard properly observe them, remem5e rim g their contributions to the present. The close of the recent war was of such importance to the kingdom of God that we would be ungrateful if we did not stop and remember it's contribu> tions to our civilization. I was happy
 
 |ganizations of our city called upon the people to meet in their places of wor- ship today and properly observe Armi- stice day. Such day should have the atmosphere of religious service.
 We have come into the possession of great blessings; of unheard of op- portunities to serve humanity, and of a larger vision of life. As we come to think of victory today we are not in- terested in the bravery of the Ame-i- can soldiers; the whole world knows of that. It is not to recall American diplomacy. That it worked is suffi- cient. The close of the great war ?. as a victory for human rights
 "So as we stop to consider the event we want to remember humanity. The time was when others did not concern us, but we have come to know that wherever men and women have taken from them their God-given rights, it concerns us vita1ly. With the issues of this war the world came to know that America was interested in the rights or humanity, and that when nations or rulers would take these away America must be reckoned with. We have discovered that democracy is not safe for anybody until it is safe for everybody.
 Not only must we remember human lty today, but we must remember the sacrifices which brought peace 10 the world. There is constant danger that Tn thesenJoyment of privileges We shall forget that they were purchased at an awful cost. Never was there such sacrifice as required for this victory. It reached from the firing line to the remotest corners of the earth. The memory of these most precious g. fits should cause us to use our privileges and opportunities for this new Jay as a sacred trust"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
GYM CLASSES Y. W. [. A. STILL OPEN
Health Certificate Required of Swimmers and Gymnasium
 Members-CIasses Open

Gymnasium classes at the Young Womens Christian association arc progressing and large number Of pupils have enrolled. Morning, after- rcon and evening classes are held and in addition special classes can be ar ranged upon the registration of 10 people.
 Although the fall term opened on October l. persons may yet enroll in tl.em, as this term does not close un- til February 1. Miss Lille May Vol fram is the physical director and is assisted by Mrs. c. c. Downie.
 Health certificates of heart lungs ard skin are required of every gym nasium member and every swimmer. Only sterilized Young Women's Chris- tan association bathing suits are used Visitors are welcome in the gymnasium q all times.
 The physical committee of the asso- citation is composed of Mrs. William 5,ittle Brown, chairman Mrs. Russell Hunt, Mrs. w. l.. Beasley, Mrs. Greg ory Johnston, Miss Olive Heaslett, Miss lillie May Wolfram and Mrs. c. c. Iownie.
 The water In the pool has been warmed and with the exception of Sat a.gdays plunge hours are from g to 1o:3o a. m., to S:30 ?. m. and to z T.. m.
 The fouoWtnG are the classeS open tn the women of Birmingham: z
 Morning Classes--Reducing class, Monday and Thursday, 10:S0; begin ners' gym. Tuesday and Friday, 10; advanced gym and dancing, Tuesday and Friday, II.
 Afternoon Classes-Ladies, Tuesday and Friday, 3; high school girls and teachers, Tuesday and Friday. 3:15; islrls. 10 to Ii years, Monday and Thursday, 8; girls to years, "Wednesday, 3, and Saturday, II; boys, s to years, Saturday, 9;45.
 Evening Glasses tBusiness Girls)- Beginners gym, Monday and Thursday, 6 beginners gym, Monday and Thurs day. z; advanced gym, Tuesday and Friday, B:30. esthetic dancing Tues day and Friday, 6:3e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
WANT QUICK ACTION
Red Chafe at British Delay in Re
 suming Trade Relations
By Associated Press

London, November I.-The latest noty s4nt by M Tchitcherin, the Russian | <4Isheviki foreign minister, to Lore C.rzon, the British foreign minister complains, according to the Daily Herald tQabor organ), of the continual procrasts- nation on the part of the British govern ment in the negotiations for the resump- ton of trade relations and asks for i'm mediate resumption and the swift con clusion of the negotiations.
 The Herald adds that Behind the court esv Of the notesis clear hint that un- less. something Is. done the Russian dele gation will withdraw. The Herald asi serts that the draft agreement is sup ported > by Premiere Iloyd-George and Austen Chamberlain. chancellor of the exchequer. but is bitterly opposed by Earl Curzon, Walter Hume Long and Winston Spencer Churchill, and that whichever way the decision goes there will be some resignations from the min istry. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
s93,OOO THEFT REPORTED
Newspaper Clippings Substituted TOT
 Currency in Mail Pouch
Rx Associated Press

Wheeling, w Va, November 14.-The theft of sS30O0 in currency in transit from a Pittburg to the Weirton (West yirginia) Steel company was reported here tonight according to word from Steubenville, Ohio, authorities, who are said to have been notified of the theft by postal inspectors.
 A registered mail pouch in which the money was supposed to have been sent to the steel company to meet it's pay roll arrived at Weirton Thursday night it was reported. Officials of the com pany, upon examination, are said to mayo found the package contained neatly cut and stacked lot of clippings from Pittsburg newspapers of Thursday morn ing's issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
Mob's Effort Futile By Associated Press

Fort Worth. Tex, November A.-An un- successful attempt was made early today by a mob of between 90 and 10 ment to secure Robert Lowe, negro, who is ai- legged to have confessed to criminally as- saulting an 1l-year-old white girl at Ar lington, near here, November l. Jail of- ficials hid the negro in secluded part of the jail This is the second attempt by a mob to secure the negro, the first futile effort being made at Arlington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15

During the month of October the Bir- mingham army recruiting station sent 27o men from the Alabama district to l the army, 2Os of whom stated that they were enlisting for the purpose of talk ing advantage -os the educational and vocational training offered by our new peace-time army to the men serving in its ranks.
 On October 20 there were 1s4.OOo en- proximately 116,0oo were taking advan- tage of the educational and vocational opportunities offered.
 This programme of educational and vo- cational training, to which our army committed itself more than a year ago, was a result of one of the many les sons of the world war. When the draft Jaw became effective, the army was faced with the huge problem of utilizing the services of vast number of inter ates and aliens. the latter class not only being unable to read and write our lan- 1guage, but could not even speak or un- derstand if. rr
 These men were not fit for front line duty because they were not able to re- tceive or understand orders and inStruc- tions. There were more of such men than were needed TOT the lstpoT uilltS, so plan of giving them such instruc- tion as would fit them for duty with com bat troops was adopted. The results were so satisfactory. the improvement in the men so marked, their enthusiasm and appreciation so evident, that the idea and methods used at that time formed the basis of the present system of educa- tional and vocational training in the army.
 PLAN OF TRAINING
 Upon the reorganization of the regular army after the. armistice and the re- sumption of recruiting. the war depart ment set out to put into effect care fully considered plan of training of tho .soldiers in the army along these lines, which included the establishment at all posts and stations of schools in elemen- tary studies for men of limited educa- ition, schools for il.iterates and the aliens where such men are taught to read, write and speak our language, and are lgiven the 1udimeDts of a common edu- cation before being sent to duty with troops. The great service and technical schools where soldiers are made in to expert mechanics of all kinds-sisilled workers in almost every trade found in civil life.
 Why is our army directing so much Of it's energy to this work? Why has Con gross appropriated the necessary funds ito carry it on, authorizing the employ snent of specially selected civilian edu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
To Discuss World Oil Situation
 By Associated Press

Washington. November H.-The world oil situation will be discussed by rep resentatfves of the American oil industry, diplomatic representatives of the foreign countries and government experts at the annual meeting here this week of the American petroleum institute. The in itial session will be held Wednesday,
 Technical groups will consider -aues- tions of taxation, transportation, produc- tion and conservation as relating to the industry as whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
Ceorgians Receive Ultimatum
 Rv ASsOciafed Press

Constantinople, November 14.-The Georgian government is reported to have received an ultimatum from the Turkish nationalists ordering them to eyacuate Baum. The Armenian high command says the Armenians were compelled to sign the temporary armis- tice now in effect between them and the Turkish nationalists because of the necessity of withdrawing their forces from Alexandrople to put down an up- rising of Tartar rebels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-15
Disabled Steamer Picked Up Rx AssOciafHd PraSR

New York, November l4-The 'Amerl- can steamer Cranford, which reported yesterday that she was drifting because her boilers were out of commission, was picked up today by the coast guard cut- ter Gresham, about % miles southeast of Cape Henry. A wireless message re- ceived here today by the naval communi- cations service reported she was being lowed to Norfolk. The Cranford sIwas bound from New York for Galveston.