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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
CANADIAN CHILDREN FIN COLONIAL CAPITAL CONTINUE OLD CUSTOM
By Associated Press

St. Johns. N. F., February 1.-The child crossing sweep, a character that seems to have stepped out of the pages of Dickens, has come into his seasonal occupation in this colonial capital So far as known St. Johns is the only place in North America where the institution survives.
 The old world touch given by the young tatterdemalons and their brooms has much of the picturesque in city sub ject to weather conditions that make for snowbound crossings and muddied flag tones. The children have made themselves SC familiar and useful on the streets as to have unofficial status as a public utility.
 No white-wing city laborer of Chicaso or New York does his work more faith- fully. Unlike the municipal employe, the child crossing tenders ply their sweeps independently and without wage At the end of the crossing, however. the pedes- trian almost invariably finds the little cnes holding their broom in one hand and extending the other for aims. Pay ment in pennies is given freely, but the pedestrian has problem when he finds. several seking to clear his way and awaiting their payment combatively at the curb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
Thin Soup and Black Bread
 WiN Cost Yen Dollars, But
 Gadsden Folks Are Willing

Gadsden, February 6.-(Special. )-Gads- den is going to sit down to a Hoover kitchen dinner the night of February b at the Hotel Printup where the plates will cost 6 minimum of s10 and the meal will consist of thin soup and black bread
 This was decided at meeting of the executive committee of the European re- lief council, Etcwah county branch. yes terday at the chamber of commerce rooms The first plate subscribed for was by Otto Agricola, who sent in $109 for lo plates, which is equivalent to saving lO lives. MT. Agricola, in the following let ter, tells why he wanted to be one of the f1rst to meet this appeal
 Dear MT. Taylor; I wish to heartily lndorse the movement of raising funds tor the relief of millions of starving children of Europe, and I hope Etowah county will not fail to get it's quota, and do it as soon as possible.
 T understand you contemplate having Hoover dinner to start this drive, and l hope you will count me in on this dinner with a subscription of s1O0 In view of the fact that it is estimated that $15 will save the life of child, I hardly see how anyone can afford not to giadiy contribute at least this small amount that will possibly save the life of one of the innocent sufferers of the great war;
 THE COMMITTEES
 Those who were included in the first call tc formulate plans for the cam paign included: A. H. Taylor, general chairman; Sam Patterson, J. Nader OJto Agricola, Morgan Mccall, Clyde Steven son, C. A Verbeck, J. B. Caldwell, R. M Jones, Adolph Reich, general commit tee; J. H. Disque J. w Penn, R. O. Noojin, Kiwanians; I. Zemurray, Charles Ward, C. w. Vance, Rotary; F. k. Thompson, Billy Shell. steel plants; J. D. Lamar, Alabama City; c. B. Forman, Os- car Dupre, Attalla; J. A. Gallant; R. A. Polglaze, w. P. Archer; R. M. Wilbanks w. F. Ware and Mir. Burns, Sunday schools; Miss Bessie Hilton, Miss Ita Stocks, Business Women; Miss Margaret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
One is not required to take Plant Juice, the new herbal stomach remedy for weeks and months before they re- ceive any benefit. In order that skeptl-


 cal people may be convinced immedi- ately, the formula is so constructed as to give almost instant relief. thereby giving the sufferer the necessary con- fidence in the remedy. To those "skep- ticar' individuals who want to be .shown," the following signed state ment from MT. Walter B. Bonham. who is popular member of the Birming- ham fire department, No. station. and has a wide acquaintance in this city, will be of interest," He said:
 II have suffered from stomach trou" ble for years I had digestion so bad that could not keep down the lightest kind of food, II was bloated with gas which pressed on my heart and gave me palpitation. and I was in great pain; had a hard lump in the pit of my stomach like lead; my kidneys were af- fected and had terrible pains in my back: could not sleep at night was 30 nervous. and got very weak and rundown: seemed to have no ambition or energy;I lost 30 pounds in weight. II have been taking your Plant Juice Tor the past six weeks and am certainly feeling fine; have no more pains or Aches. sleep we'll and can eat all kinds Sof food Plant Juice did the work for me-
 Plant Juice Is sold in Birmingham at Norton's Drug Store, Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
GRAPE INDUSTRY IS
 THRIVING REGARDLESS
 OF "DRY' AMENDMENT
By Associated Press

Cleveland. February That prohibi- ton did not ring the curtain down on the grape industry was the opinion ot delegates attending the recent conven- ton of the National Grape Growers con- gress here
 Though we lost the sour wine trade" L. G. Young, grower of Erie county, Pennsylvania, declared, there has been such an insistent demand for grapes for the making of homemade wine by the foreign element, who are wine drinkers. that the price of grapes is higher than ever before."
 Last season grape prices reached top mark, about s200 ton. it was said Tn 1919 they were $50 ton and in 1914 about $35 ton. w. Q. Johnson of Geneva, Ohio, president of the organization, said the shortage of cars last season caused great loss to the growers, because large quantities of fresh fruit were allowed to spoil due to inability to ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07

Simpson, Red Cross chapter; Roy L. Smart and Will B. Wood, motion pie ture representatives. All of the ministers of the city were also named as commit teemen.
 At the first meeting yesterday after noon in the Hotel Printup, Miss Eusuce, a representative Of the state relief coun- cil, was present and made a brief ad- dr ess in which she outlined the terrible need that existed and the response that is being met with everywhere -a. Nj. Taylor outlined the purposes of the meet ing and after brief discussion by sev- eral of the members it was voted to put the drive across on February b with a big Hoover tanqUet, An executive com mittee will be appointed by MT. Taylor within the next few days, and it is an nounced that p Riddle, assistant cashier oI the First National bank. will act as treasurer of the drive.
 MANY DONATIONS
 The idea cf a Hoover banquet met with instant enthusiasm from the committee, and Sam Patterson subscribed for himself and his family, taking five plates at the table.
 Adolph Reich has donated the tables and the soup and bread, and there will be no expense attached to the banquet, every cent going to the relief of the children It was also decided that the ministers of the city be requested to preach a sermon on this subject and take up a collection on Sunday, February r.
 The subscription for the Hoover dinner began today with a large initial list. These wbo are going to participate in the event, and everybody is urged to- will notify the committee headquarters in the Etowah Trust building, phone Slo.
 Those who have signed up for the din- ner include: Otto Agricola. J. Nader, H. S. Patterson, Callie Patterson, Hugh Pat terson, Josephine Patterson, Mary Pat terson, H. B. Myers. w. S. Vance, A. M. Taylor, J. l.. Meeks, c. D. Laverty, Mrs. Little, J. w. Penn, T, s. Christopher, E. H. Cross, Jr., Kiwanis club, Ralph Ervln Warden, Business Woman s club, First Methodist church, First Presbyterian church, Southern Manufacturing com pany-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
ALABAMA SHIPPERS
 ARE INTERESTED IN
 A.B&A. CONTROVERSY

Montgomery, February e.--(Speciai) Alabama shippers are viewing with in- terest the controversy between the em- ployes of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and the officials thereof, and numerous telephone ines- sages to B. II. Cooper, associate public service commissioner of Alabama, from Birmingham and other points along the A, B. & A. are concerned over the prop able outcome.
 Cancellation of it's announced reduction in wages by President Bugg of the rail road company has been followed, 1t is understood here, by the statement that application will be made to the inter- state commerce commission for authority to abandon operation of the road unless the railway labor board offers some re- lief.
 Commissioner Cooper, in discussing the matter, said that the only action the public service body could take would be the preparation and forwarding to the interstate commerce commission of a me morial setting forth the importance Of the continued operation of the road to the shippers of Alabama, but whether such action will be taken will not be de- cided until the proposed step of the A. B. S A officials is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
IRISH THIRD PARTY
 HANDS OUT JUSTICE
 OF ITS OWN MAKING
Hx Associated Press

London, February 6.-The sunday Telegram, owned by Horatio w Bot tomley, editor of John Bull. today as- serts the existence of a third party m Ireland concerning itself With execut- ing Justice, according to it's own views. on any persons who commit alleged crimes and escape punishment"
 The newspaper says the party IS styled "the middle party" and that it meets frequently. It's headquarters is in North Wall, where there are confer ences with military officers of high standing. The names of either Sim Feiners or government forces charged with murder are produced and judged. If persons so named are found guilty sentence is pronounced and the vic- tims soon afterward are found dead
 The correspondent says the party is composed mainly of middle class busi- ness men,. i..0M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
ALLEGED MOONSHINER RESISTS ARREST AND
 SHERIFF FIRES---MLLS
By Associated Press

Evergreen, February Civilian Kelley, well known farmer of Conecuh county, was shot to death late Satur- day night by Sheriff Robert K. Ken dall, when he resisted arrest during raid upon an Illicit distillery The sheriff is said to have commanded Kelley to surrender seven times, fir- ing upon him thrice, when the farmer placed his lantern on the ground and drew his own gun on the officer.
 Bob Jones' a negro, said to have been working at the still with Kelley, was arrested by the sheriff, and large copper distillery and a quantity of beer and whisky was also seized. Kelley's wounds included one in the head and two in the breast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
LAPS MAY SEEK TO
 AMEND CONSCRlPTION
.Ex Associa.ed Press


 Tokio. February .-In sympathy with the protest from the combined Japanese associations in American against the new conscription law governing Japanese res- idents abroad. MT. Uyehara,6 one of the leading Kokuminto party members. has decided to introduce a petition in the coming session of the Diet for the amend ment of this legislation. ss
 According to the new conscription reg ulations passed by the last session of the Diet, any Japanese resident in America who returns to Japan and stays more than one month can be called up for military service This naturally elicited opposition from Japanese residents in, America, who held general conference and dispatched a representative to these shores to appeal to the government au- thorities for the amendment of the reg ulations. The representative arrived here scdne time ago and Aas since been en- deavorfng to ccnvfce the authorities of the need for amendming the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
HOUSE COMMITTEE HAS QUIT AFTER TWO YEARS.
 RECORD IS VOLUMIMOUS
Nv Associated Prose

Washington, February 6.-All of the House war Investigating committees day after nearly two years of inquiry at home and abroad. The printed docu- ments, including testimony and re- ports, run into thousands of pages.
 General Pershing will not appear before the committee which heard Charles G. Dawes last week, although the general will file statement. Final reports will be submitted to the House before March 4, and as happened here tofore, democratic members will pre- sent minority views. No action ever was taken by the House on a resolu- ton to investigate the Investigating committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
SHIN FEINERS TELL TALES OF HER0ISM;
 SOME HAVE THRILLS
Ex Aesociated Press

Belfast, Ireland. February .-ExcitinS man hunts and thrilling esca.,es by fugi- tives, reminiscent of the older days of Ireland, often attend conflicts between British authorities and Sim Feiners.
 Martin Conway, one of the Sim Fein- CTS wounded in the shooting which took place at dance near Bruff, in the coun- ty of Limerick. receptly, crawled four miles after he was wounded, He was tracked down with dog, which he shot when it came upon him. The fugitive was himself killed by the shots of those who were endeavoring to arrest him.
 Another fugitive who was heinz hunted by the government agents hid neck-deep Nh a bog. His pursuers were close on his trail and swept the bog with searchlight. Every time the ignt swept eyer hin, he was forced to hold his head under water to avoid being detected. He remained in the bog for several hours and eventually escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
MOBILE BECOMES
 EASTERN TERMINUS
Pacific GuIf-Atlantic Company Designates Alabama Port
 as Direct Point

Mobile, February 6-Mobile has been made the eastern terminus of a new ship service which has just been in augurated by the Pacific-Gulf Atlantic Steamship corporation.
 Mobile has heretofore been a port Of call for the steamers of this line, but from now on the vessels will sail di- rectly from Mobile to thePacific coast, it is announced by Page & Jones, agents. The first of the vessels is expected here about the last of the month and sailings will be regular from that time on The sailings will be fortnightly.
 A large part of the cargoes is expected to consist of iron pipe and other iron and steel articles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
Troubles Shower on This Ohatchie Man;
 Series of Mishaps Driue Boys Of the Farm

Anniston, February G.-(Spe- ciaI)-B. E. NunnaIly, a leading farmer from the Ohatchie cOm- munity, has returned to his home, after spending several days in Anniston, combining business and pleasure.
 Mir. Nunnally has had series of unfortunate incidents in his life during the last IS months, which do not often come to q single i'm diyiduaI. In the fall of 1919, Mir. NunnaIly lost several fattening hogs by death; in December of the same year two of his prize heifers and a thoroughbred yearling were drowned by high waters; in the spring, A of his hogs died; the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
MEXICAN CONGRESS TO CONVENE TODAY;
 OIL AND LAND DEAL
By Associated Press

Mexico City, February 6.-The special session of Congress called by President Obregon for tomorrow will be con- fronted with the task of solving sew era1 problems, the successful disposi- tion of which means a long step in the reconstructio nprogramme sponsored by the President. It is expected that Pres- ident Obregon will appear in person be- fore the Congress in the afternoon and deliver a message urging the immediate passage of certain projects. Among the measures to be submitted are those concerning the petroluem and agrarian questions, a new banking system, new labor laws and indemnities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
FOURTH DISTRICT POLITICS STARTS
 ID SIzzLE EARLY
Several StalWarts Are Watch ing Situation and May En- ter for BIackmon'S Place.
 Kilby Is a Probable
By HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age-Hera
 5n0 Davidson Buitdinl

Washington, February 6.-(Special)- Col. Alex D. Pitts. district attorney for the southern district of Alabama, and stationed at Mobile, while in Washing ton this week permitted it to be under stood that he might be a candidate to succeed Fred L. Blackmon as represen- tative of the Fourth Alabama district in Congress MT. Blackmon will retire following the conclusion of the two-year term beginning March 1.
 Of course, Colonel Pitts has not made up his mind at a time so far in ad- vance of the date of the election. And he even went to the extent of throwing further doubt on his intentions by add- ing that Dallas county would settle it's own differences, and thereby see to 1t that two of its sons did not offer against the candidate which would certainly de- velop in the Calhoun-Talladega extrem- ity of the district. But that he is giving the matter earnest attention is regarded in Washington with interest.
 OUTCOME DOUBTFUL
 From what can be gathered from avail able information here, two men in addi- ton to MT. Pitts are thinking of run ming for Congress from the Fourth. They are Edmund w. Pettus of Selma and 5. P. Mcdonald of Sylacauga. It is to De noted that neither of the three men IneH- toned are of the school of politics III Alabama of which Gov Thomas E. k1lby is the head. Inasmuch as Governor kllpy resides in the Fourth district, it is under stood that he will take hand in the slt- uation. and that as result, some friend of his will offer for the place. In con nection, Major Jeffers, who recently op- posed MT. Blackmon and Harry M. Ayres, editor-orator of Anniston, are mentioned.
 It is reported here to be possible that Governor Kilby himself would not be adverse to serving in Congress, and that if neither of his friends appear strong enough to win, he might enter the nst himself People in Washington, familiar with the conditions in the Fourth dis trict declare that it would be matter of exceeding great difficulty for any man closely identified with the governor or for the governor himself to win a race for Congress.
 GOVERNOR MAY ENTER
 The friends of Mir. Blackmon, and they are more numerous than the friends or any other individual in the district, are not the friends of Governor Kilby ana yice-yersa; and the same is true regard ing the friends of Senator Underwood and the friends of Governor Kilby Thls fact was to certain extent illustrated a very few months ago when MT. Ayres, though personally very popular at nome, lost his county in his race for delegate to the democratic convention.
 On the other hand, the three gentle men mentioned as possible candidates, Colonel Pitts, MT. Mcdonald and MT. Pet tus are very strong men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07

same year the boil weevii and the corn worm discouraged his three grown sons to the extent that they left the farm and went to Bir- mingham.
 The last misfortune to Overtake the Ohatchie man was the theft of 200 pounds of meat from bis smoke house about two weeks ago, the recovery of the stolen meat in this city leading him to believe that the hoOdO0 which has been following him kas nt last been broken. At any rate, he is encour- aged to believe that the Lord will continue to smile on him and that he can still make living for his wife and the baby boy left at his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
FATHER AND SON WEEK
Anniston Churches Hold Special Sun
 day Services

Anniston, February 6.-(Special.)-- Observance of the Father and Son" week was had at all of the churches in the city Sunday, special programmes being rendered at several places of worship. The observance is scheduled to continue during the present week, with pr. Charles P. Barker's addfess on Tuesday before the Anniston Ro- tary club to be one of the main items in the programme for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
SCHOONER HITS SHOALS
Crew Safely Landed and Ship May Be
 Saved
Rx Assncinted presa

Hatteras, N. C., February 6--The four-masted schooner George w. Fruit, en route from Jacksonville, Fla, to Baltimore, was stranded today on Cape Lookout shoals. Her crew, estimated at six, had been landed by the coast guard station from Cape Lookout and reports received here said there was more than an even chance of saving the vessel" The wreclSing steamer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
Inventor to Lecture

Reform, February 6.--{Special. )-Mon- travlle NJ Wood. for a number of years aSaistsnt to the famed Thomas Edison. sud tho inventor of over a hundred elec- trical and other practical articles will deliver a lecture at the Pickens County High school auditorium here tomorrow niEet under the auspices of The Red oata Lyceufn association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
BANKHEAD TO ADDRESS
 COMMERCE. CONGRESS

Washington, February 6-tSpeclai.)- Representative Bankhead of the Tenth Alabama district accepted an invitation today to address the Southern Conner. cial congress March 8 on ''The Federal Government in Relation to Highway Con struction in the South and Nation" The congress will hold it's annual conven- tion this year in Washington, March l-S' s, rsu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
1HREE

Rescue left here early today and was expected to reach the disabled vessl in time to drag here off the shoals at high water The schooner has a cargo of piling. Her home port Is Whining ton. Del.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
John Burgess, 51, Dies

Reform, February 6.-(SpeciaL)- Burgess aged 51, died at his home seven mics north of Reform Friday and in terment was made at Unity Grove church yesterday. MT. Burgess was life long resident of Pickens county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-07
Well-Knowh Jurist Dies

Chester, s. e, February s-George w. Gage. an associate justice of the South Carolina supreme court and for many years well known circuit judge, is critically ill at his home here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-08
MONDAY, AUGUST s. 1921
MONTICELLO.

The old home of Thomas Jefferson is
for sale 1t belongs to former Congress
man Jefferson NJ. Levy of New York.
After restoring such parts of it as needed
restoration and putting the whole place
into excellent condition, he has offered
it to the government or to any private
citizen or organization that is 'able and
worthy" to own such a shrine. The pro
posed price is 100000 and is said to be
much less than the present owner has
spent on the place.
1t is hardly to be expected that con
gress will vote money for any such pur-
pose now. 1t is an era of economy. Con-
gress is supposed to be spending money
only for bare necessities of national life.
Monticello may be regarded as a luxury.
Moreover, it is hardly to be expected
that a congress so emphatically Republi'
can will feel like stretching its economy
i'm honor of a statesman claimed as the
patron saint of the Democrats.
1t should be said, however. that parti-
san consideration ought not TO have much
TO do with Ine matter. III 5eHtISOh
time the two big parties had not yet
taken distinctive form. The political
philosophy he preached was so broad
that he may be justly claimed by all lib
eral minded Americans in much the same
sense as Lincoln may be- He is recog-
nized as one of the biggest of the group
of big men who made the nation and
gave it its free character and institutions
His home in Virginia was in keeping
with the man, as was Washington's, and
Monticello has always been Shrine of
Americanism second to none but Mount
Vernon.
1t is much to be desired that, if con-
gress cannot see its way clear to acquire
Monticello as a national memorial at this
time, some patriotic organization will
take it up, following the fine example
of the D. \. r. with Mount Vernon.