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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
CONSERVATIVE OIL FORMS PLANS FOR
 BIG OPERATIONS

Shreveport, February H-(special.1- J. D. O'Brien, president of the Conser- vative Oil Co.,, has formulated plans for big drilling operations on the part of the Conservative Oil Go. in both the Hon. CT and the Bull Bayou oil field. The indications are that vast sums Of money will be spent in drilling operations during the coming summer. The first well Will probably be drilled in the Homer field, on the companys twenty-acre lease which is situated in Section s. in direct line between the big gushers and the Banks well. and according to the com pany's geologist big gusher will result. should this ground prove as produc- tive as the company expects well will be drilled on every three acres on this lease
 The Conservative las in tn Bull Bayou fild where the gigantic strikes have re- centlv been made is in the opinion of the company's geologist as good as any in this famous district This tract con sists of forty acres
 Recent developments in the Homer field, which includes the bringing in of. Homer Chief well, have extended the proven area of this wonderful. field sever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
70 Present Diplomas To Heroes Of World War
American Legion Present Diplomas Behalf of French Government One Hundred Men Killed
 Died During World War

Relatives of 130 men killed during the will be presented with French memorial diplomats on Sunday, February 22, by the Birmingham post of the American Le- zion. The presentation will be made on George Washington's birthday and the services will be held at 3:30 o'clock at the First Methodist Church.
 These diplomas are handsomely en- graved with the name of the soldier in whose memory it is presented by the French government In explaining the design of the diploma the French gov ernment pays d beautiful tribute to the men who assisted in keeping the torch of liberty ablaze.
 The following programme will be rem dered:
 Hymn, America" by the audience; invocation, Rev George R. Stuart; solo, "The Americans Come,' sung by Mir. Morton Welch; the address, by Rev John McNeil .Marseillaise,' sung by the au- dience; presentation of memorials, Rev. Oscar DeWolf chaplain American Le- sion; doxology and benediction.
 The presentation of the memorials t- the relatives of negro soldiers will be made at the Thergood church. on the cor ner of Fourteenth street and Sixth ave nue, north, at 7:30 o'clock.
 The following are the Birmingham mer who made the supreme sacrifice ant whose relatives Will receive diplomas: James R. Cumberland James T. Bailey James H. Barnett, Harcy Brooks, J Vert Brazeal, Nash Baxton, James lsog-
 gan, Harry F. Couch, Walter Bearder James w. Cornett, Callum B. Chappell I rt XEiIhnr CrnWdpF Ma rion Cassells, Homer l.. Dismuke, James w. Dawson, James l.. Bralock, Estel Edwards Charles H. Erickson, Rufui Finch. Bennie A. Fowler, Sam fetter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

officials of the Western League. American Association, and other or ganizations said that McCarty is a first class player, and is sure to make a whirlwind showing in the Southern" said Colonel Smith. q was indeed for tunate in securing McCarty for he was such sought after by other clubs. The purchase of this player itself was suf- flcfent to make my trip to Chicago worth while.
 According to Smith his trip to Chi cago was in every way a suces. Aside from closing the deal. for McCarty two or three others were started which. if they materialize. will greatly strengthen the 1920 Barons MT smith Would make no definite statement. but said that he expects to have at least three more cracker jack players signed up before the training season began
 Colonel Quack stated that three of the players signed up for the coming season by the Barons are so well looked upon by other clubs that he had an op portunity to sell them. However, not q man was disposed of, for, as Smith said, "Birmingham. herself, needs all the first-class players she can get. There is no time to tauk of selling those she already has"
 CONTRACTS MAILED
 Molesworth mailed f2 contracts yes, terday to players who have not yet signed up for the 1920 season. Nine of these contracts were to old players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
OF
 RAINBOW DIVISION
 TO COMPLETE PLANS

The Mortimer Jordan sub chapter of Rainbow Veterans will meet this afternoon at o'clock in the rooms of the Civic Association for the purpose of completing plans for the dance to De given on February 23. at the Tutwiler hotel large number of invitations will be issued to the dance which is given in celebration of the second an niversary of the Rainbow division $ entrance into the front line trenches.
 President James Webb urges all members to be present. s several sub. committees will be appointed to assist in making this affair one of the larS- est and most successful ever given by the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

while three were to players recently purchased.
 The following contracts were mailed yesterday:
 J. s. Sigman, pitcher.
 A. ". Bernsen, first baseman.
 John Morrison pitcher.
 Whitey Glazner. pitcher.
 Joseph Coffindaffer. pitcher.
 Tom Stevenson, third baseman.
 M. W. Summa. outfielder
 Legore Hairston, catcher.
 Bert Griffith. outfielder
 John McCarty, outfelder.
 Al Ellis. Outfelder
 Richard Conway, second baseman.
 NOiey announced yesterday aft
 ernOon that the BaroniaI squad will
 begin training March 10. The first
 exhibition game. with Louisville, will be played March 3i.
 If indications may be relied upon Birmingham will have d pennant win hing team in 1920. The very best play CTS in minor leagues are being herded together by "Quack" Smith and his lieutenant, Moley. No effort is being spared to make the coming season d success.
 The Birmingham Baseball Club is promising, the Birmingham fans a erackerjacl1 team this season.. said Smith, and no stone will be left un- turned in search for players who can stand the gaff The Barons are out for the penhant this year. and if our operations materialize the rag will rest with Birmingham at the end of the season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

Charles A. Ford, Louis Goldstein, John George Ira $. Montgomery, Francis Vallcly, Emile IIenckeii, Albert Harris,
 Lucien Luvell, Ralph Huffman, Ilallin
 Harris, Jack Hancock, Edwin S. Hla'e, Alvey o. Hess, Jeff Heron, Collier Hall,
 Hessie w. Fowler, Roberty Leroy Law
 renee, Thomas X. Leslie, Homer J.
 Lackey Robert E. Lee, Robert l Nor ton, Leon R. McGavock, George W. Mor-
 ris, Judge T. Morgan, William P. Mc-
 Nicely, Mitchell l.. McClurg, Werner E.
 McWhorter, Wiley Jefferson Macy, Ira
 McCarter, John D. McNeal, Samuel l..
 Parker, Robert Prince, Clarence II. Foe
 Robert Pritchett, Clinton w. Parker,
 Robert J. Sabston, Michael A. HataneV,
 Charlie O. Self. Charles B. Sinnot, Her
 man c. Syphurs. John William Owehs,
 Clarence Swindle, Ovy W. Smith, Richard
 Sherrill, William L. Turner, James r.
 Tennyson, F. Wilson, D. R. Wins, c. T.
 Wooten, w. Thomas, J. R. Williams, C.
 White, L. A. Burger, J. w. Willis, Horace McLendon, Dewey Burdett, Lucius V.
 Best, J. H. Bingham, James Andersen , Winston R Anderson, Charles Culpeppef.
 Martin Ruff, Wade Ford. Shirley Talk ] ner, Dock Fallon, Willie Foster. sandy Foster, Purser l.. Fields, Ernest F. Gains, Willie Green, Leonard W. liar mon. Joe Williams, Ernest Hart, Willie 1 iGri1lu, GlSOn C, JohHsoi' NuifS ". '"s 1 son, Frank $. Johnson William C. Jacks l Allen N. I.eftler, Charles A. Lewis. ROD ert H. Major, Fred B. Martin, John il ! Skinner, Harry Steele, Ova w. smith Jonas Bedding, James l.. Russell, Arthur l M. Roberts, Albert $. Ross, Clarence
 Ramsden. Talley E. Richardson, George | Ruffin. Benjamin Rutstein, David U Williams, Henry Williams, Leslie l.. Wat son. Seab Williams. John E. Tomiinson 1 Charles G. Sloan, William F. simpson l Herbert Spencer, John D. Sherrii, stan ley Warvle, Percey Graham. Anderson
 White, Clarence Young, Vincent Martlne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
CERTIFICATES FOR
 EXEMPTION HERE

Exemption certificates are 10 be issued to ex-service men who are qualified to vote and who come under the recent legislation freeing them for certain poll taxes have been received by Probate Judge J. P. Stiles. and will be issued from the office of the probate court com nencing tomorrow morning.
 The soldier seeking exemption is re- qgired to bring his discharge to the off:"e of the probate court. and there submit 1t, making an affidavit as to the time of service in the army, navy or marine.
 It has been estimated that fully 3,0o0 in Jefferson count will claim exemption under the recent amendment voted in 4 Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
BIG LIQUOR HAUL
 MADE BY OFFICERS

Travelling through rain, ice and snow just across the line into Shelby county, Chief Depuntv Fred McDuff. Deputy Lee White and Federal Agent N. Pierce captured three stills yesterday after roon.
 No arrests were made. and no corn lieuor was found but the deputies coll fiscated with the stills 2.Do gallons ot leer mash The three stills. one zW- cailon capacity another no and third a c0-gal1on still. were found in the Double Oak mountain district near New Hope settlement
 The deputies and the government ofii- cer returned to Birmingham early last night, showing the effects of traveilng through a great deal of mud in the mountain district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
Sensational Round Up Of
 Auto Thieues Is Reported
Six Men Arrested Charge of Being Suspicious Charac- ters" Alleged to Be First of Big Haul in Connection
 With Theft of Seventy-Five Cars Here

recovered, while others are never located, The police have made numerous recov- cries, while in every branch of reports there are cars that are never found,
 Several months ago gang alleged to be operating in Birmingham and Mont gomery were captured, and the grand jury indicted five men in connection with
 the theft of six cars. States evidence
 by one Of the men indicted enlarged this alleged automobile theft syndicate. and
 the methods used by the offenders in these several cases caused the police and deputies to start silent campaign to eventually round up every automobile thief in Birmingham.
 A day or so may see wholesale arrests in connection with what may be the largest theft syndicate that has operated in the state of Alabama or possibly the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
And They Euen Raise the
 Price of Ice in February
By GORDON MCKINLEY.

 Like a bolt from the transmission. Bir- irngham has received the news that the price of ice has risen.
 Yes, 10 cents hundred pounds. Few would have grudged the few pen- nies involved. perhaps, if the advance had come in midsummer but the stealthy, blatant effrontery of raising the price during cold snap has gotten un- der the skin.
 Here is the way the new prices work; Fifty cents a hundred pounds bought from the delivery wagon. Forty cents a hundred pounds when you come and get it. from the manufacturers platforms (sure, all of 'em are in on iD and there you are. The hundred pounds won't weigh any more and the ice won't be any colder, only the purchasing public will be able to tell the difference, and, of course, the company bool<keepers. The old prices, as all painfully remem- Der, were 50 cents the hundred on the wagon and 35 cents the hundred on the latfornl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
Smith Returns From Windy City Full of Enthusiasm Says That OutfieIder McCarty Was Much Sought After by Other Clubs - Expects
 New Man to Make Good.
 Contracts Mailed

Smith president of the Birmingham Baseball Club Chicago yesterday feeling much eated the of his trip Windy City Col "Quack has been attending the big confab during the week. and while in Chicago able of the biggest deals accom- pshed Southern League club this This the purchase of oueder John Mccarthy from the Columbus O. club.
 Mr. Smith said his return yesterday that there had been half dozen clubs after McCar that he able to get floor Mhack the coveted plum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
Wartime Regulation Revoked

Washington. February H-Presiden. Wilson has revoked the war time emer- gency regulation permitting foreign born ships officers to hold licenses for Amer ican vessels. exceptions being made 'il the case of those who have signified their intention of becoming American citizens. A period of three years and three months grace is allowed to complete naturaliza tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
THE NATIONS GREA TEST ASSET

l am it's granary. it's green farms, its lush meadows.
 1 am it's teacher of good government of staunch citizenship, of true pat riotism
 I am it's bulwark against anarchy, against bolshevism against radical ism
 I am insurance for its widows, it's orphans, its aged.
 point it's way to thrift to right thinking, to sane UeIng. give it's sons borrowing power, credit material worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
T. P. A. IN FAVOR OF
 BOTH BOND ISSUES

At a meeting of the local post of the T. P. A.. held at the Chamber Of Com merce last night, the travelling men present voted unanimously in endorse ment of both the state and county bond issues which will be pass-u =, by the voters Monday The travelling men are among the chief boosters for good roads because of their value in enabling the travellers to get about the country quickly and easily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

I confer on them prestige, independ- ence, prosperity.
 I represent to them opportunity, self respect, contentment.
 I am the goal Of it's thinkers, US workers. it's savers.
 I war on high rents, high living costs. profiteering.
 l increase fast in value, slowly in price, steady in income.
 I am tangible. imperishahle, immut- able.
 I am the basis of all wealth.
 AM REAL ESTATE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
Entire Spanish Cabinet
 Tenders Its Resignation
By A,saciat.d Pres,

Madrid. February l4-Following the resignation from the cabinet of Amalio Gimeno Cabanas minister of public works, Premier Salazar rendered the resignation of the entire cabinet. King Alfonso. however, reaffirmed his confi- dence in Senor Salazar and the cabinet will remain in office.
 Premier Salazar will assume the pub lie works portfolio vacated by Senor Gimenos resignation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
 l am the nations cause of being. its foundation, it's life.
 I am the mightest power, it's greatest asset. its humblest seryitor.
 l am it's treasure house, it's chief finaneier, it's paymaster.
 am it's homes. it's garden plots, it's children's playgrounds.
 l am its factories. it's workshops it's skyscrapers.
 am it's mines. it's oil fields. its forests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15


 Why was the change made? Why the advance in price?
 For the simplest reason in the world the scarcity of oxygen. It's this way: Ice is made from water, water is made from hyGrogen and oxygen. Oxygen comes from trees; at least they say the trees exhale oxygen, and folks have been cut ting down trees in enormous quantities of late; therefore, obviously there is less axygen to be had to combine with the hydrogen; therefore less water: there fore less ice; hence higher prices. It's all perfectly simple when the problem is the raising of prices. Invariably there is d valid excuse.
 But be that as 1t may, the nerve. the impish impudence of raising the price of ice in February the creeping upon a sleeping public on its blind side. has so riled many men that they will cut down their consumption of ice by foregoing their mint iuleps from now on. summer or no summer, when it comes. Yes, every last company in the city is said to be in on the deal--both of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

with name given in the Age-Herald on or before February 26
 The judges will be selected from the Woman's Council and the Mems Council with Miss Rosa Strickland as chairman.
 Now 'it's up to you" boys and girls. There are the four trips to wonderful Whnataska just waiting for the two boys and the two girls who win the prizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
The Opportunity F or Dis tinctiOn
The home-oWner is the mar who really gets most out of life and out of HIS TOWN.
1.-THE MODEL CITY"

He is citizen in the full sense of the word aL example and an inspiration
 The early opening of FOREST PARK, ou new homeland" in the Country Club District will enable many reidents of Birmingham to in vest themselves with the dignity of citizenshi and enjoy all the other satisfactions of owning home standing on solid earth in one of the mos beautiful portions of the earth.
 Watch for our opening announcement and ba ready to take advantage of 1t.
 Birmingham Realty Co.
 211S First Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15

al miles in q north western direction, and the additional territory that has been opened up commands the closest atten- tion today of geologists and operators alike throughout the entire country.
 It has always been the policy of the Conservative Oil CO. to "get in ahead Of production" The scouts report a big well brought in in Section 13 and the field northwest from the famous Section 30 is looked upon with great favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-15
Judge Wilson Indorsed

Camp Wilcox. United Confederate Veterans. has unanimously endorsed Judge John H. Wilson of Oxford for brigadier general of the Fourth Ala. bama Brigade Confederate Veterans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13

I h g requisite
number of posts
in philad dclphia
have requested n
con { @ renee be
called and n new
county organiaa
tion be formed. ,
Two posts have
registered oppo-
sition-thc Henry
a. - Ahnr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13
HOME ON "I2IVERSLDE DRIVE"
GIVEN THREE BY MAGISTRATE
Two Of Cits Wanderers Ask for Sironts Lease but Ar
Granted Only Three-Other VIII Rest Until Christmas

Joseph Davis, William Miller and
Alexander Watson are at their winter
home on Riverside Drive" after a pro d.
longcd absence travelling.
Mr.. Davis will remain there until
Christmas and Messrs. Miller and Wat
son expect to stay until early spring,
when the walking gets better
Magistrate Grelis invited the three
men to Riverside Drive" otherwise
the House Of Correction, at Holmes
burg, at hearing this morning at the
Eleventh and Winter streets station.
All three men are cosmopolites. They
refuse to claim any city as their own.
When Joseph Davis was asked by the
magistrate IL 1t was true he had no home
Davis nodded his head.
"How would you like home for the
winterT' Magistrate Grelis asked.
The man shuffled his feet, looked at
the ceiling, and then at the magistrate.
us it a nice homer" he asked.
"Yes." replied Magistrate Grelis.
"It's the House Of Correction
'I'll try anything till Christmas"
said Davis. He was accordingly sen
fenced till Christmas on q charge Of
vagrancy. He mumbled something
about warmer weather by the first OF
the year and stood aside to make way
for William Miller, a true knight Of the
nowhere.
What would you say to a home for
the winter?" the magistrate asked
Miller.
Whereabouts and how long?" asked
Miller. getting to the point.
"Did you ever hear Of the House Of
asked Magistrate Grelis.
'Old friends" said Miller. II want
to say it's one Of the finest homes I ever
had. Nice people. Splendid view Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13

the river. I'd like to go there for six
months"
Ill give you three months" said
the magistrate. "By the end Of that
time you can look for work"
''It won't hurt to look for work, "
said Miller.
His recommendation of the House Of
Correction interested Alexander Wat
son, n Negro, who has noted the lower
ing tendency of the temperature with
some apprehension.
lie said he would be glad to winter
at "Tarrytown on the Delaware" for
at least six months.
But the cruel judge would only grant
him three
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13

nent recovery, and his condition is the
same this morning"
After the stroke, Mr.. Dcvereux was
taken to his farm house at Unionville,
close by the scene Of the accident. where
he is now confined to his bed. He was
riding on Saturday with the Cheshire
hunt on the estate of w. Plunkett
Stewart, when the stroke suddenly came
on.
1t is thought that it was caused by
severe fall which Mr.. Devereux had
when riding steeplechase course over
Foxhall keene's farm in Maryland near
Baltimore, on October 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13
A. J. A. DEVEREUX BETTER
Polo Player Collapsed While Riding
to Hounds Saturday

polo PLAYER and huntsman. who suffered
a serious stroke of paralysis while rid
ing to hounds last Saturday, was said
BY his physician this morning to be i'm
proving noticeably.
Last night" said DIR. W. II. Nix.
Of Tnionville. "NIr. Dcvcrcux showed
all indications of a speedy and perma-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13
TRIED TO ROB CHURCH
Police Capture Two Suspects In
Theft Attempt at st. Patrlck's

Police Capture Two Suspects lr
Theft Attempt at st. Patrlek's
Two men who are alleged to have been
discovered attempting to break into st.
Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Twentieth and Locust streets, were ar
rested early this morning by police Of
the Fifteenth and Locust streets sta :
tlon after q chase.
The prisoners when taken to the sta :
ton house gave their names as Robert
McWillams, 11S Lexington avenue,
Baltimore, and Roland Hall. 324 West
Liberty street, Richmond, Va.
Patrolmen Moore and Brown sur
prised two men attempting to jimmy n
window in the rear Of the church facing
on an alley. The men ran. The police :
men found a fiashlight, a screwdriver
and revolver which they claim were
dropped by the prisoners in their fight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13

Il has been established definitely that
he requisite
i. ] j. L: !. !. !. .
,,ykx number of posts
N4znseN. in Philadelphia
Ey1JVSNSglA have requested n
TESHZ<GnNAE conf renee be
SANIIKE(iknXb s called and n new
AWNNSs6yXNX@E county OrganlHa-
! AWST@cSN&E tion be formed.
HXS.sNyE Two posts have
SIAs1SX registered oppo
nTuD" sition--thc Henry
II. Houston Post No. =. the first char-
tered here, and the II. Frankiin iePper
/, Post No. 425, of Chestnut liili.
More than three ftths of tho posts
have expressed approval nt the new
county committee plan. 1t is antict-
patcd that David J. Davis. the de-
partmpnt commander, will issue the
necessary call promptly. In TACT, II Is
mandatory upon the dcpartmcnt com
mandcr to send out the notice Tor tniS
conference within fifteen days from the
recent of call from three ffths OF the
posts in the county.
One most commander declared today
that unless the call is forwarded to the
posts. rs provided for in the state CON
stitutiOn. he will request oihrlaIiN that
such conference he summoned at once
so that there may be no needless ucIaH.
The meeting for organization or inc
county committee Shnll take place thirty
dnys after the call has been issued,
since there must b. thirty days notice
to all post commanders.
David B. Simpson. tho vice depart
mont commander. has just returned from
interior Pennsylvania, where he made,
study of the Codnitions in some OF the
up state counties.
At the annual meeting Of Thomas II.
Falcs Post No. 16S. DR.. Henry lleile-
man was elected commander, and the
other officers were chosen as follows J.
Walter Metzgcr. vice commander; W.
Russell Race, junior vice commander;
Fred +. Stoncback. adiutant George +.
Greenwood. finance officer: Edward +.
Cowperthwait. historian. and Peter r.
Cooper. chaplain. The former comman-
der of this post was Robert c. Slough
ton. who developed 1t into one of the
most active group of world war vet
Grams in this city.
Officers will be- elected tomorrow
evening by the Oscar II. Gruber Post
152. Nominations will be received up
to the night of the meeting by James
d. Moore post adjutant, Of G42o Jcffcr-
son street. Germantown.