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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
COFFIN SHOWS NEED
 FOR REAL CITIZENS
Birmingham's Future De- bends on Team Work of
 Those Willing to Work

What constitutes citizenship, and what pality, was the subject of a stirring ad- dess by Charles r. Coffn, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, at a joint meeting of the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce yesterday after noon.
 A sharp distinction was drawn by khe speaker between residents and citizens apd it was on the latter that MT. Coffin stated the future of the city rested.
 He prophesied that if 20,0OO residents of the city of Birmingham could get to- gether as real "citizens" a great deal of good could be accomplished in the municipality. He remarked that in his city an effort was being made to meet the needs of Indianapolis in this way, and that it would be a great thing il every city could follow In similar line.
 R. L. Ezell, head of the Perfection Mat tress Company of Birmingham, made short talk on the legislation covering the inspection of mattresses, and warned the meeting against the buying of any mat tresses that had not passed the required inspection. He went into the subject CT the mattress industry in detail, teillhs of the manufacture of the various kinds. He extended an invitation to the members of the tiwanis Club and Chamber or Commerce to visit his plant in this city.
 Morton Welch, who is installing the new ofgan at the Church of the Advent, sang Kiplings "On the Road to Manda- lay"
 Jeff Bailey. one of the members of the Kiwanis Club was reported ill. His case was referred to the fellowship commit tee of the Kiwans Club,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
WOODLAWN MEETING
 ON NEAR EAST RELIEF
pr. John M'Neill to Be Speaker at Gathering Next Wednesday Eve
 ning-TO Launch Campaign

A meeting for the near east relief campaign will be held in Woodlawn' on February II, at p. m.S in the city hall. Dr. John McNeill will address the gathering and the Music Study chorus will furnish musical pro- gramme.
 A large attendance is expected, as the cause is deemed a worthy one and the features planned are an unusuai attraction. A free will offering Will be taken for the starving Armenians. The meeting is especially arranged Tor the people of Woodlawn, but every one will be welcomed.
 An announcement will be made next week as to the time and place for the showing of the stereoptieon views which have just been received. These pictures were taken by pr. McGlll oi Richmond, Va. and are said to be a true representation of the living con ditions of the Armenian people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04

Dilcy aint got no waggin."
 Whats that?" Asked the clerK in the city purchasing department, as he turned to sec ant old negro standing in the office yesterday.
 Who's Dncy?"
 Ask who Dilcy?"
 As plain as know how to talk, that was my question. if I remember my words correctly"
 "Yesser, yesser. das right. Boss, Diley aint got no waggin."
 Who the Sam Hill is Dilcy?"
 ''l esser, Dilcy's de mule"
 What mule?''
 De mule I drives"
 Well. who are your
 Ask who l is2'
 Yes" patiently, who are you and how do you connect me with, no, I mean, what connection has the City of Birming- ham with the wagon for said Dilcy?'' "Dilcy cleans up East Lake to de park" "Fightin' mule?.
 "No suh, you has to fight Dilcy to make um move"
 T sec as the light dawned. you want a wagon fer the citys mule at East Lake park"
 ''Yesser. das it. de wagon Dilcy been draggin is done ct"
 "It what?"
 "Is ct, yesser, Dilcy chawmps on de waggin wifi her teefs and day aint nuthln lief but de axle on de wheels. "Why don't you muzzle the brute?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
INSPECTED ALL OF
 STATES RAILROADS
Sam P. Kennedy and Asso- ciates Spend Month Look
 ing Over Properties

Today the members of the Alabama public service commission finish their inspection of railroad properties in the state, made at the request of the gov ernment prior to tho railroads passing back to private ownership, March l..
 In the party are Sam r. Kennedy, pres ident of the commission; E. H. Cooper and S P. Gaillard. associate commission CTS. and T. w. Nichols, engineer of the commission. With them is E. F. winehel. federal regional director, with headquar- ters in Atlanta.
 The inspection trip was scheduled to be r,ade last fall. but the coal strike and the delay in the roads passing from un- der federal control caused postponement until about~the 1st of January, 1920. over the main line and branch roaus of every railway in the stato the party has moved. stopping at towns to ques- tion citizens about the service, inspect railways. rolling stock, depots, stations. shops and wards.
 The commissioners expressed them selves, when seen here yesterday, as be- .ng very much gratified, as well as snf- prised. by the small number of com plaints made to them.
 Today the northern sections of the A. q S. road will be gone over. which win finish the work.
 The special car in which the inspectors travelled was furnished by the govern  ment, meals included.
 It was the intention of the commission CTS to make such an inspection, and the invitAtion-ot the government exactly fit- ted in with their plans. It is their de- sire to have positive knowledge of con ditions, the members say, in order to be better able to serve the people of the state when questions concerning the rail ways arse.
 Since the railroads were taken over by the government as a war measure, the state has had no control over their af- fairs.
 The commissioners declined to comment on what they saw because the roads are still under government control. Later their findings will be given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
NEW AUTO ROAD MAP AND GUIDE BOOK OUT
Shows Connections at State Lines and With Canadian
 Provinces

The Birmingham Automobile Club has issued a new route book which will be mailed to the members immediately. It contains seventy routes outlined in detail and accurately.~c compiled. All of those in the southern states were mapped out under the direct supervision of the local club. The folder map of Alabama is a new feature. It makes it possible for the automobilist to travel by map guid- ance without the assistance of the log.
 According to Secretary Clarence Lloyd of the Automobile Club it is now possible for members to travel to any place in North America without the necessity of seeking information along the way.
 A blue book, which shows connections of all the routes of the different states in the United States and the provinces of Canada, has been completed by the Au- tomobile Clubs of America. This new book connects the interstate routes with those of all adjoining states. It will be given to members of the local club upon application at the club headquarters in the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
To Tender Banquet
 to Good Roads Men
Bankhead Highway Association to Elect Officers at Meeting Here Tomorrow Night-To Tender
 Banquet


 officers and directors of the Bankhead National Highway Association, who meet here tomorrow, will be the guests of the Chamber of Commerce at a dinner at the Tutwier Hotel that night at : o'clock. President R. A. Brown of the Chamber of Commerce will preside as toastmasrer.
 Invitations were sent to all officers ana directors of the association several days ago, and acceptances had been re- ceiyed last night from the followins: eLon D. Jones, president of the Talla- dega Bank and Trust Company; James c. Sproull of Annistou, acting president of the association; NJ. w. Maddox, Easonl vile: R. l.. SmallwooL, New Albany, Miss; G. R. Bedding, Hot Springs: J. G. Tnweatt, Philadelphia, Ark; A. N. Afford, Hartwell, Ga. M. J. Abney. Athens, Ga. c M. Ferguson, Winder, Ga.. Thomas B. King, Judge T. K. Riddick and C. R. Faunsworth, Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
MUCH INCONVENIENCE ON STREET CARS BY HEALTH REGULATIONS
Restriction to Seating Capacity of Cars Causes Great Inconven-
 fence to Patrons of Lines

The health regulation restricting street car travel to the seating capac- ity of cars is causing great incon- venence to patrons, but every effort Is being made by the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power Company to meet the situation, officials of the com- pany said yesterday.
 All available cars are being operated during the rush hours. but this is very little in excess of the normal equip ment. and the patience and co.opera- ton of the public are requested. Con Guctors and motormen have been in- strueted not to stop for additional pas- sengers when all seats In 8 car have been filled. When q car stops to dis charge passengers. however. many in sist on boarding it. despite the worn ing of the conductor that 1t Is in vio- lation of the city h<alth regulation.
 Every effort will be made to meet the necessities of th,s public health emers ency~and to comply with -the spirit of the regulation" says the con- pany's card to the public, appearing elsewhere as an advertise ement
 The street car restrictions are de- signed to prevent erowding and conse- quent danger of the spread of Spanish influenza .HtH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
FEWER FLU CASES
 REPORTED TUESDAY
Health Department Work CTS Looking for Peak"
 Later Part This Week

Although city officials of the depart ment of health are looking for a slight coutinued rise in the number of influ- enza cases reported in the city, there we're but fifteen new patients noted yes terday. and but one case where the in- fluenza had passed into pneumonia
 Since the northern epidemic was report ed from Chicago and other cities there have been less than 200 cases reported in Birmingham, all told, for a like period.
 The health officers are frankly looking for some increase because of the last two or three days of wet weather, but they believe the peak will have been passed by the end of the week, and from then on the new cases total for each day will begin to decrease.
 The number of new cases reported for the past four days are as follows: Sat urday, %; Sunday, 25; Monday, A, and yesterday, 15.
 The approximate 200 cases reported cover a period of three weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
OPPOSED ID SALE
 OF WOODEN SHIPS
Chamber of Commerce Takes Position Against Sale of Ships for Trade
 to South

Commercial organizations in the south oppose the sale of government-owned ships to private interests, according to a vote recently taken by the Chamber or Commerce of the United States of Amer ica In an effort to ascertain the senti- ment of the business interests Of the country with reference to the disposition ot the ships purchased or built py the government during the war, the Cnam- Der of Commerce of the United states submitted a referendum to all commerclai bodies in the United States on nine ques- tions relating to that subject.
 While the commercial bodies in the scuth opposed the sale of the ships sim liar bodies in the north were almost unshs inious in favor of it.
 One reason advanced for this divers- ence of opinion in the two sections ol the country is that the southerners' rear izing that the south is not financialls able to buy and operate any consideraois number of the ships, fear that they would he taken by northern and western cor portations or individuals and operated ou' of ports on the north Atlantic and the Pacific coasts thus diverting all e1pors and import business to those ports
 They declare that if the government, retains the ships and operates them will establish routes to and rom Souen Atlantic and gulf ports, thereby mate rially aiding in building up the toreisn trade of the south. ~
 The, Chambers of Commerce of BlrminB ham Montgomery and tuscaloosa voted in the referendum. The Birminghami or sanization voted on only three of the nins questions, while the Montgomery anS Tuscaloosa bodies voted on ail
 All three organizations voted asalns' the sale of the ships to regional associa' tions for transfer at cost to individuals while Montgomery voted for the latter proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
NON-MEMbER BANKS WAITING FOR ACTION
Some of Checks Sent Out By Federal Reserve Sys-
 tem Returned at Par.

Not all of the state banks in Alabama
 have refused to clear exchange at par in accordance with the demand of the fed |eralreserve bank system officials, accord
 ing to information obtained at the Bir-
 mingham federal reserve branch bank
 yes esterday.
 The first checks sent out to non-mefn- Der banks with the request that they re-
 init in exchange on Birmingham, Atlanta
 or New York at par or return the checks
 were mailed here last Saturday. Most of
 these were returned by the banks, but a
 considerable number of the banks sent the exchange at par as requested.
 Yesterday a large batch of checks on non-member banks that had been returned to the local reserve branch were deliv- cred to the express company for col lection.
 The non member banks in Alabama have not yet announced what action they will take to prevent the enforcement of the federal reserve bank regulations in tkis respect. except that they will call upon the members of Congress from this state to intercede in their behalf and push l through Congress an amendment that will make impossible the aneged lmposition 1 of the rule announced by the federal re- serve officials a few days ago. | It is understood that court action, if a>s' 1 is contemplated, is being held in abey
 ance pending the determination of the in- 1 junction proceedings instituted against 1 the reserve bank of Atlanta by yon-mem- l Der bankers in Georgia. This action was brought in the state court, but the reserve | bank attorneys filed petition for removal l to the federal court. Arguments on this petition were begun last Saturday and
 were expected to be completed yesterday l The decision in that case is awaited with | interest by the Alabama member banks, as upon it depends the action they 1 will take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
APPLICATIONS FOR
 PASSPORTS MANY

Many applications fer passports are being made at the office of Charlie j. Allison. clerk of the United States court, and the average wifi approximate six q day, while some days the number re ceived largely exceeds this The majority of the requests are for passports to Cuba, pronounced by many as the oasis of the desert.'
 Applications for passports to Shanghai, China. were made yesterday by Mir. and Mrs Allen G. Loehr. Mir. Loehr is vice counsul there. and vita Mrs. Loehr, have been visiting hen parents. pr. and Mrs. o. T. Dozier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
STORE HOURS FIXED
 NOW BY ORDINANCE
Street Meetings Prohibited. Cars Limited to Seating
 Capacity

Birmingham's recently suggested open ing and closing hours for offices and stores became an ordinance at the com missioners' meeting yesterday, and will be enforced with full penalties.
 Stores may open at 6:30 or o clock, a. m., but if they fail to open at CT be- fore 6:30 they will be guilty of violating the law if they open between 6:30 and ?. However, at o'clock they may open up for business. H'
 The same rulings hold good with closing hours, they may close at or 7:30 o'clock, but at no time between.
 offices are to open at o'clock a. m, and close at o'clock, p. m.
 The maximum penalty for violation of any of these hours is $10o fine and lSO days in jail
 The law does not apply to markets (meat shops), grocery stores, barber shops Or drug stores.
 On Saturday the merchants may observe such hours as they see ft
 Travel on street cars is limited, from now until further notice, to seating ca pacity only
 There will be no meetings or gatherings in mass of any nature whatsoever allowed on the streets.
 The commissioners explained that ir the matter or the store ana oHlce houi ai the step was taken to prolong the time in which employees may have an oppor- tunity in going to and coming from their places of work. With stores and offices all observing practically the same hours, passenger traction crowdiqg results that is to be avoided during the presence here of influenza.
 The larger places of business, like de partment stores, employing many people, are expected to observe the a. m. to , D. m o'clock hours, and the smaller stores the other opening and closing hours indicated, as they see fit.
 It is believed that the unusual situa- ton will not last many days and as soon as the health authorities report the in fluenza situation corrected the hours ordi- nance will be repealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Musical Programme
 for Graded Union
Sunday School Wn'aeys to Mesg This Mornirg Mr and Mrs.
 Jor gG Provide Music

rs inssiisg oi ae Bisminsham Graded Taen in the i- Metboost ehesca this acrnina and Mr isrsp goaest iesasTs music fo, , JoHea teval will Dc heaf4 a spe- eial f7asleai npmter grs ones will Q speat. 70 ieaehe of the young people's department.
 s4nisy ssl49oi workers of all de- combinations are invited to attend the anaI social hour that will take the csefe of the Bible lecture this week. f',he schedule of the meeting which tegins at 0 o'clock is as follows:
 10 to :35-Training courses.
 10:35 to l1-Lesson period.
 II 10 1l:25-Business.
 11:30 to 12-Social hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
REV. BOB JONES TO SPEAK TO ROYARIANS

The meeting of the Rotaly Club this afternoon at l oeloclS in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel promises to be one of the most interesting held in several weeks. The Rev. Bob Jones will address the meeting and officers recently nominated will be elected. In addition several stunts" which have the approval of the Rev. Jones will be rendered and Secretary Clarence Lloyd urges all members to be on hand, as this will be the last meeting over which Morris w. Rush. the retiring president. will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Pioneer Citizen Dies

The body of John I've, former citizen of Birmingham, who died in Brunswick. Ga. February l, was received here by tho Shaw Undertaking Company yesterday morning. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence of his ne- phew, Noah Vineyard, 1924 Walker street, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock The fol- lowing will be the active pallbearers: J. s Davis, John Esiiew, MT. Harmon. Mr. Wallace, Mr. Gooseby o. S. Wilson and Tom Jenkins.
 Mr I've was one of Birmingham pioneer citizens, having lived here since he was IS months of age, until about fiNs years ago. when he moved to Brunswick. where he lived with his niece and ne- phew. Mir. and Mrs l.. K. DeVaun. until the time of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Raids on Chicken Roosts

Chicken thieves had gala night ana the enemys camp will make merry with the spells that the marauders tcapturea in their wild rampage.
 Among the back yards that were raided by the enemy were those of Q. T. Cav thon, HO5 Fifth avenue, south. where twenty-five chickens were taken. and that of J. J. Wylie, 30e6 Avenue F. where four teen hens and one rooster were reported missing Further reports are expected to be made some time during the latter part of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
JUDGE GREENE TO SIT ON CRIMINAL BENCH

Judge Dan Greene will preside Tn the criminal division of the circuit court this morning in place of Judge William E. Fort, who will leave the city today for Atlanta to attend to business matters in that city.
 Judge Fort stated yesterday that he lad been advised that Judge Greene would appoint a lawyer to act in his place in the civil division, while he per- sonally would occupy the bench in the
 criminal division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
TO HOLD INQUEST
 TOMORROW MORNING

Inquest into the death of Mrs. Minnie struck by an automobile said to have been driven by J. K. Shook, will be held in the office of Assistant Coroner John k. T. Rives this morning.
 The accident occurred on Twenty-fourth street, between Tenth and Eleventh ave nues. Shook, who is alleged to have been driving the automobile which struck the woman, was put under a $500 bond for his appearance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
MANY CONTRIBUTE
 TO BIG { SISTERS
Many Donations Being Received to Fund to Build Home for Employed
 Girls in Birmingham

Interest in the Big Sisters membership campaign is being displayed by the largs number of letters containing mone4 the enrolment of out-of-town reAsers Each delivery of mail br s"ge' ' On account of the ineisrfefs veatnes fne committees have eca teia " tNTH work and fef ,airine4 ha made tacir reports tc 6uvAgsec5 ths week
 The , faiD 0f ns srsanlzat.a .a aas Ia~t / aeeG auuae Che nast week
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Unavoidable Accident

Relatives of /Edward Urban, who died Sunday night as a result of injuries sus- tained when he was struck by an auto mobile drsven by J. J. Terry, were located when a telegram was received from his sistei Miss Esther Urban of Grandview Michl
 Coroner John R. T. Rives and asked in- formation of the death of ef sofher
 The accident was hes 'tnayoida- ble at the inquer4 T yesterday afterf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
To Form Navy Club

There will be meeting of ex-navy men. officers and enlisted personnel in the Y M C. A. auditorium this evening at s o'clock for the purpose Of forming a navy club in Birmingham.
 All plans and other matters will bs discussed tonight. Nc decisions have yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Exeepl an n

Realty operate 9~ninF i shacks in the N Nfs fos rooms and less, s bs ai.o nish water drah e sstaf of one closet to h M
 This ruling, ht e, VII obs fl until February, A a{tef Eofrk se these smaller hoy must if re n5iVfs sanitary equipmt ea is r.afi~sd fs now on.- for all 4snce cb4ftv or in course of 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Marriage Licenses

,,fThe following marriage licenses were :ssued from the probate court yester- Gay:
 Kalph T. sively and Blanche War rem
 Thomas Hall and Jeanette Walker.
 George F. Burton and Dora DeShazo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
No Clue to Burglars

No clues to the Identity of the burg lars who entered the home of pr. J. F.. Dinard. pastor of the Southside Baptist Church. Sunday night while the ices. had been found by the local de- tective department up 10 late hour last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
!OR RHEUMATISM
AT ALI nPI -c

re4 <as & p dld heE s,,.f.s s4~- lara n able to give ,,,,., ,,,..nA.s Asn as the home was nr1nt5 shs NA tA .o make some quilts for .he efris 4s4 stated she was a work inx .sonssH .lsrself and realized the con 9stt .ors under which the young girls who
 3td r1t live at home were forced 10 live. Many of them make less than living wage. she declared. Birmingham needs a home for girls more than anything al ise ia her opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
Y. ". A. Aissaaa. raa.r

The '. w. A sei,ftsiss Ban Church Will ho erond meefs with luncheoi te3 from f2 fS in the ballroom the hti3sar All me bers an 94f,s faaiea cf na church who wou Ike ta rees aae n na bers are urged ne oregeak Ar a. teresting progT haa deen ar ranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-04
SAM THOf ps0 ro4.4.4t

Win confer the lses -si sps s-iss1 has- ter's degrees ea ~s es sS rs saers Thursday. Fesru 7sss .. ns. At nembeFs reques he nf3r~nt
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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-29
THE PATH
(SoME CHINESE WISDoM.)
By DR.. Frank Crane.



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But reading Of Great Learning
is Poise not Purity Harmony
The object anywhere; Is to find the
Path - " - '' " " " ~ Wv
Superior Man is manw Does Things
With Superior Man the who
with to him given
the
With them life
Of Mean" which Chang
records the practice
and Of harmony
begins aven
this Mature
" s 9e World or rsa.n seem, to b. to equip
cradle and splendidly
Is 9 to
ana discipline desires.
The Superior Man,
Path incanate The
He stumbles.
g
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omnibus held
steadily his motto Nothing
Much"
graphically
nobody but eats and drinks but they who distinguish
Path of
common consciousness All might find iar5
Rule OF what yourself
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Superior
others. which Is dimcult
awaiting Of destiny.
blame the target nor the arrow but looks for the himself