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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
PERSONALS

The Beth El Sisterhood will meet on Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jacob Green, on Claren- don avenue.
 Mrs. Lacey Edmundson will entertain the members of the Thursday Bridge club Thursday afternoon at o'clock at her home.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. c. Mitchell who nave been in the city, the guests of relatives ana friends for several days. left Sum- day night for New York. where they will spend some time.
 Robert Goodwin, who has been m Montgomery. the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Tyler Goodwin, returned ',ome Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
BREMEN ON JUMP
Gadsden Has an Epidemic of Small
 Fires

Gadsden. January 24-( Special y An epidemic of fires that caused the depart ment considerable work but resulted in little damage kept the fireman on the jump Sunday morning for about two hours.
 An alarm from Ninth street took them to the home of Mir. Ewing, where roof fire damaged the house about $25. A short time later the department was called to the home of Mrs. Sallie Hughes on South Fifth street, where fire had gained considerable headway. The house was occupied at the time, but the resi- dents could not be aroused and several minutes elapsed in an effort to get to telephone and call the department. The damage to the house and property was about $500.
 The third fire came shortly afterwards and took the department to Charles Mooney's home on Forrest avenue, where a roof fire oid $5 damage to the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
OPERATORS READY
 ID TAKE ORDERS
Willing to Carry Out Sugges-
 tions of Calder Committee, Says Statement
By Associated Press

Washington, January 24.-PennSylvania
 anthracite producers, who are indepen-
 dent of the railroad corporations which
 industry today put before the Senate
 committee considering the Calder coal
 regulation bill a statement indicating
 their willingness to take steps to meet
 all justified consumers complaints.
 The record of the anthracite industry
 is that it has attempted to distribute
 coal equitably among users" the state
 nient as read by W. J. Thompson, rep
 resentative of an association of 104 col
 iieries declared
 Tt has been attempted to modify prices
 to meet the views of the department of justice. It comes before the Senate committee now with the suggestion that If these several lines of action are not sufficient. it will do whatever else may seem to be desirable. if the Senate com mittee will indicate what further it be. iieves should be done.'
 Anthracite prices did not advance dur ing the war after, the statement said, as much as the increased cost of pro- duction, labor and freight.
 Former Governor Oakley c. Curtis of Maine. said the taxation provisions of the Calder bill, which would take up to 90 per cent of brokerage fees charged on coal sales when they rise above set maximums, would make it "the most stupendous aid to profiteers ever de- vised."
 ''As a coal man I've no ohjections,' he id, but as a citizen, I'm telling you what it will do."
 1 After some discussion the committee adopted resolution by Senator Reel Of Missouri. extending the inquiry to take labor consideration and their influence on coal production costs. Chairman. La Toilette summoned both operators and I union representatives to appear tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
NEW PASTOR EXPECTED
Sheffield Minister to Take Charge of
 Gadsden Church

Gadsden, January 24-(Special.)--1t was the First Baptist church, Sheffield, Aia.' would soon be called to fill the pulpit now occupied by Rev James H. Shei- bourne, and which he leaves next sunday to go to Danville, Va.
 The decision to call MT. Rigell, it is said, was reached today after several consultations and survey Of the fielo' MT. Riggell is ore of the best-known ministers of the state and strong preacher and great churchman
 Next Sunday Dr. Shelbourne Wlii preach his farewell sermon from the pull pit of the First Baptist church and later will leave for Danville to assume ms new duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
COLBY ARRIVES TOMORROW
Battleship Florida Is Nearing Home
 With Secretary of State
By Associated Press

Washington, January 24.--The bat tleship Florida. bringing Secretary of State Colby and his party home from the visit to South America, reported to the navy department today that 1t would arrive in Hampton Roads Wednesday morning. Secretary Colby and his party will be transferred to the naval yacht Niagara for the trip to Washington, leaving Norfolk Wednes- day noon.
 The Florida later will proceed to the Boston navy yard for overhaul and repairs. When these are completed the vessel will probably be ordered south to join the main body of the Atlantic fleet for winter drills at Guantanamo, Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
DEATH BATTLE 0F CALOMEL IN SOUTH Dodson Is Destroying Sale of Dangerous Drug With His
 'Liver Tone."

You're bilious, sluggish, constipated and believe you need vile, dangerous calomel to start your liver and clean your bowels.
 Here's Dodsons guarantee. Ask your druggist for a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone and take spoonful to- night. If 1t doesn't start your liver and straighten you right up better than calomel and without griping or making you sick ] want you to go back to the store and get your money.
 Take calomel today and tomorrow you will feel weak and sick and nau- seated Don't lose days work Take a spoonful of harmless, vegetable Dod- scn's Liver Tone tonight and wake up feeling great. It's perfectly harmless. so give it to your children anytime. It can't salivate, so let them eat any thing afterwards.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
HOW DOCTORS TREAT COLDS AND THE FLU
 First Step in Treatment Is q Brisk Purgative With Calo- tabs, the Purified and Re- fined Calomel Tablets That Are Nauaealess, Safe and Sure.

Doctors have found by experience that no medicine for eolds and influenxa can be depended upon for full e6ectiveness until why the hrst step in the teatment l. the new. nanssalsss ealomel tablet ealled Calotahs. which arc free iron the .siekening mel Doctor also point out the fact that m active liver may 60 . long way towards preventing inf1nsnsA and is one of ths ncst ....-s A~S sors " enabling tNe parent ee s6 pneumonia
 One Csiotab on the tongue at bed time. with sWallow of water-tbat's Au. No fersnee with eating. plsasure or work Next morning your cold has vanished, your liver is active. your system is purified. and you ars feel,ng Inc. with hearty appetite for oYi9inal sealed packagss. price thirty-Gvs eents. Your money vilI bs cbeexfelg rs- s4nded f you do not Ind them dslightful.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. J. Gober is ill at her home on Terrell boulevard.
 J. B. Keener has returned from Keener, Ala, where he was called by the death of his mother.
 The Ladies' Missionary Society Of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon at 2:3O with Mrs. Tom Watson on Bessemer boulevard.
 The officers and teachers of the Ensiey Highlands Presbyterian SSunday school will meet in the church parlors this eve ming at 7:3o.
 The Epworth league of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will give 2 box supper at the parsonage on Ensiey avenue Thursday evening at 7:30 FN Howard, whose marriage to MISS Trenna Mae Mallock will be an event of today, arrived from his home in Texas Sunday. -
 The American Study club will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock wltn Miss Alma Snapp.
 The New Idea circle will meet this afternoon with Mrs. A. c. Wlinams' Crews street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
JACKSON AROUSED
Prevalence of Crime Leads to FOrma'
 ton of Law and Order League

Montgomery, January A-(Special.)- Citizens of Pisgal, Jackson county, have become so disturbed over a series of crimes in their section they have organ ized a law and order league, according to information received by the state fire marshal's department
 A deputy sheriff was shot by an alleged bootlegger and this affair was followed by the destruction of several stores and school buildings by fires of mysterious origin.
 The law and order league has offered reward of $100 for the arrest and con- viction of the person who shot the off cer and $300 for the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the burn ing of the buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Few Pay Licenses

Gadsden, January 24.-(Special.)- There are but 65 firms in the city out of the 1000 subject to a privilege license, that have paid their tax Tor this year and the time expires Feoru- ary i, when 10 per cent penalty IS at tached to the original sum. Collector wi,l Lister stated this morning that the time was getting short and unless efforts were made to pay tine tax some of them would be left on tho final day. At this time last year several hundred had paid their taxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
W. P. GUNN

W. r. GONN
 Relatives in the city received Monday morning news of the death of w. r. Gum of Salem, Va, which occurred sun day night in that city Interment was made in Denton, Va.
 MT. Gum was for number of years resident of Bessemer, having removed to this city n it's early days. He was for a long time superintendent of public schools here and later took up the news paper business. being interested in edit ing and publishing a paper in Bessemer.
 For number of years he was the Bessemer correspondent for the Bir- mingham Ledger. He is survived by one daughter, one son and several brothers and sisters. The news of the death or Prof. Gum, as he was remembered in Bessemer will be source of regret to a wide circle of friends and acqua'nt- ances who remember him as man ot culture and unusual intellectual attain nents.
 The funeral of J. E. Donohoo was held Monday afternoon from the home on Berl<ly avenue, his death resulting from a short illness of penumonia. The ie- ceased had lived in Bessemer for mum Der of years, being connected with the Louisville and Nashville railroad, ana his death has caused sincere regret III the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Policeman Is Shot

Tuscaloosa, January A.-Policemen H B. Wright and James Thompson had q pistol duel with a negro at the A. G. 5. depot last night in which Officer Wright was shot in the middle of the chest. the ball coming out under his right shoul- der. Robert Davis. the negro, fired three shots at close range at Officer Thomp- son, but missed. The negro was struck in the leg but was able to make his es- cape Officer Wright is at local in. firmary, his right arm paralyzed and wi:h about an even break to get well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
SOCIAL MEETING

Mrs. B. E. Ingram and Mrs. Roy Ham, rick entertained the members of the Jonesboro Methodist Missionary Societey Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ingram in social meeting. no business being brought up. number or irter- esting contests were arranged for the entertainment of the guests, which were thoroughly enjoyed. after which a salad course and coffee was served.
 The guests were Mrs. E. l.. Hney. Mrs. R. J. Sims, Mrs. V. Johnson. Mrs. Ei- more McAdory, Mrs. J. E. McAdory, Mrs. |J C. McGrew, Mrs. J. O. Sturdivant Mrs. J. c. McCorkle, Mrs. D. H. Me Corlkle, Mrs. J. w. Brooks, Mrs. Funk ett. Mrs. F. A. Dudley, Mrs. Frank Barnett Mrs C. Furr, Mrs NJ. McDaniel, Mrs. John Reeves, Mrs. J. I. Goodwin Mrs. Ernest Moore. Mrs J. R. High Mrs R. s. Moons, Mrs. W. T. Loveless and Mrs. Sheehan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
MERIDIAN GOES AFTER
 SPOTLESS CITY RECORD

Meridian, Miss January A. - (Spe- cial.) .)-The women of Meridian are to hold mass meeting February 1 for the purpose of organizing a civic league. In the announcement calling the meeting, it is urged that every one attend who is not too feeble to walk as it is intneded to organize such a league as will see that Meridian is put in such condition as to cleanliness as will make it the pride of every citizen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Snider Returned to Roads

Snider, a resident of Alabama City, who is serving sentence on the roads. was brought back to the city on a habeas corpus proceeding today and immediately taken to the roads again. He was brought before Judge Woodson J. Martin, who declined Jurisdiction in the case on the ground of incompetency, having been figure in the case prior to this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Louisiana Oil Fire Out

Shreveport, La. January 24-The first cut in the price of Louisiana crude oil to be made since the beginning of the general rduction throughout tn oil pro- ducing districts of the country was post ed today when the Standard Oil company announced a reduction of 50 cents per bar rel in the price of Caddo heavy oil, mak- ing the price of Pine island crude g per barrel. No other grades of Louisiana cruds are affected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Meeting Postponed

Anniston. January A.-(Special) 1.-The special Rotary meeting set for Tuesday evening at s:30 at the Anniston Inn fer the entertainment of the public school teachers of the city has been postponed
 until Thursday evening at the same hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
BadIv Cut During Quarrel

Gadsden, January 24.-tSpecial.)- )--ln- : formation reached here today that two young men were badly cut in quarrel near Curtistown Sunday night. Ihey were Clifford Kennedy and Edward Robbins. The Kennedy boy is said to have been engaged in quarrel with bo ynamed Hill and Robbins was ac-- ing as peacemaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Two Autos Taken From River

Chicago Jsnuary 1.-TWO automobiles, believed by the police to have been stolen. were recovered from the Chicago river today Reports to the police that an automobile containing four men and two women was seen speeding toward the river Saturday night. lead the police to search the stream In the belief tha. "a tragedy had occurred. No trace oi bodies was found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25

The women of the western district of the city will be given an opportunity to pay their poll tax nearer home, as a substation has been established at the Britton cafe, Avenue Gand Nineteenth street. Miss Jesse Ingram has the books in charge and they will remain open ali day up to the S1st of this month. The women are urged to take advantage of the convenience offered them in estab- fishing substation for them and a rush is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
ST. AGNES GUILD

The St. Agnes Guild of Trinity Epis- copaI chunch met Monday afternoon with Mrs. A. K. Williamson on Arlington ave nue. Mrs. D. E. Wilson of Woodward was a guest of the guild at this meeting and made a very interesting talk on the work of the woman's auxiliary of the church, and outlined briefly the Diocesan Survey. which is used in connection with the auxiliary work.
 It was decided by the guild that on Wednesday evening supper would be given at the home of Mrs. Charles Ray on Fourth avenue, when the vestry and the ner of the church would meet with pr. NJ. S. Barnwell of Birmingham. aHc the church people of Woodward parish, to make plans for procuring a minister for Trinity church.
 After the business a social hour was enjoyed. The hostess served delightfei refreshments.
 The Womans Missionary Society Of the Methodist church met Monday after moon at the church in Bible study. The subject for the afternoon was Trust" Illustrations were given by the members relating to the subject. Mrs, Dave, Owen talked of Daniels Trust. ;" Mrs. Griffin of "Abraham's Trust" and Mrs. L. r. Stansell, Perfect Trust. A this meeting plans were completed for the all day meeting which will be held at the church on Wednesday when the societies of Jonesboro. Sunnyside, Brign- ton and Powderly will meet with the Bessemer society. The meeting Will open at 1030 o'clock and lunch will be served in the basement of the church. A number of talks will be made, includ- ing one by the district secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Cragfqrd Man Dies

Ashland. January -(f]pecial )-W. D. Mitchell of Cragford. shot and Killed himself yesterday afternoon at hie home fthere. MT. Mitchell wAs one of the best known men in that part of the county.
 having been h busins6s there for yearA The particulars of Nr Aitchell's death could not De learned toniGht Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Bishop of Brooklyn III

Rockldge, Fla, January N. The Right Rev Charles McDonald. Catholic bishop of Brooklyn. Is III with Kidney trouble. 1t was learned today and 2 ppecialist has been cent For. Bishop McDoneld's . condition Was sAid to be aeut&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Death Sentence Confirmed

Jackson. Miss, January 24.-The su- preme court today confirmed the death sentence against Jesse Watts, charged with killing pr. s. V. Alberson at vic!zs- burg, and set the date of execution tor Febuary H. The execution will take place in Claiborne county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Mcfarland Is Captured

vicksbure. Miss. January 24-Hen-y Mcfarland, who made q sensational es- cape from local policeman, taking his revolver and horse. and forcing Fred Levechia to drive him out of the city last week, was captured here today ana remanded to jail to await thf next term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Damage Shit Filed

Gadsden, January A.- Special. "A suit for $10,o00 has been filed in the circuit
 court by Miss Hester Sitz against the
 Alabama Power company for injuries re- celved in street car accident at Ala bama City some weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
New Strength and Energy For the
 Weak and Aged

To be strong, vigorous and active you must have plenty of good, rich, red blood of the kind that organic iron--Nuxated Iron---helps make, Nuxated Iron is like the iron in your blood and like the iron in spinach, fentils and apples. while metallic iron is iron just as if comes from the action of strong acids on small pieces of iron. Over 4.000,00O people annually are using Nuxated Iron. 1t quickly helps make rich red blood, revitalize worn out, exhausted nerves and give new strength and energy. At all druggists. Beware of substitutes. Always insist on having genuine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
FOR GIRLHOOD FRIENDS

Mrs. Fred Mallock entertained al luncheon yesterday for her daughter,
 Miss Trenna Mallock, the guests includ- ing number of girlhood friends of the honoree. The place cards were hand painted miniature brides and were drawn from basket of white narcissi, tied with pink and white tulle, which centered the dining table. A four-course dinner luncheon was served to the following guests: Miss Mallock, Mrs. J. C. Black burn, Miss Gladys Crowson, Miss Mill dred Hall, Miss Pauline Echols, Mrs T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
FOR MISS MALLOCK

Trenna Mae Mallock, who will be a bride of today, and none was prettier than the linen shower given by Miss Mildred Hall of Woodlawn.
 Pink and white was the color motif used in decorating the rooms as in rne hints and ices. The dining table was centered with stunning basket of pink roses. Mrs. R. A. Hall greeted the guests and the hostess and honoree received in- formally.
 The gifts were presented in an attrac. tive basket by little Dorothy Ann Rush who was dressed as kewpie. Mrs. J. D. Rush gave number. of musical se- lectIons. About 40 guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25

gantic business revival throughout the nation.
 A. E. kroo of Chicago delivered two addresses in which he declared the pres ent business outlook is the best in many years. He pointed to the unfulfilled needs of this country and Europe for products of all classes and the rising exchange market, stating there would be contrib utory causes for great resumption of business. on d big scale within the nexr two months.
 Other speakers of the day included Walt w. Zimmerman of Lansing, Mich, Mayor. E.s c. Payne of Albany, Sidney J. Bowie of Birmingham, and the retir ng president, Allen, of Mobile.
 Papers were read on the automotive ln- dustry by several dealers at tonight 5 sess. on.
 The Malone Coal, Grain and Motor company gave the dealers barbecue at noon today, and the Chamber of Com merce was host to the visitors at the banquet tonight. Local people took the dealers for an automobile spin about the Twin Cities late this afternoon, and Just preceding the banquet free perform ance was given at the Princess theatre for them. s's-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25

five cases were tried, the o1fenses bens principally gaming and dsorderly con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25

The women of the Ensley Baptist church will observe the annual week or prayer for foreign missions Friday from 10:30 to 2:30 o'clock. The meeting Will be in the church parlors. Mrs. Charles A. Hassler will be the leader for the day.
 Funeral services for Mrs. D. w. Parker will be held from the residence, AoS Aiois avenue, this morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Parker died suddenly Sunday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
WEEK OF PRAYER

c. Mitchell. MT. T. N. Howard and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25

Sessener, January Especial. )7The graduating term exercises of the High school will be held Friday evening at she High school auditorium, beginning at 8 o'clock. The programme follows: Song, Departure tMendeD class; prayer, Dr. F. O. Hellier; presidents address, George Bains; salutatory, Miss Catherine Wood- ruff; song, "Fleeting Days (Daiey), senior girls; prophecy, Miss Blanche Skews; class history, Miss Daisy Ward; class poem, Miss Ivie Pearl Ray; stasis- tics, Clarence Johnson; giftorian, Miss Louis Perkins; song Love Is Like a tirefly" (Frime), class; Last Will and Testament" Miss Bernice Hagler; vale dictory, Miss L.llie Crolzer; presentation of diplomas, M. ]. Brooks, president of board of education; announcements, Prof l.. l., Fann farewell song, written by Miss Alberta Davidson, a member of the class, class; benediction, pr. L. F. Stansell
 The officers of the class are George Bains, president; Miss Alberta Davidson, vice president; Miss Bernice Hagler, sec retary and treasurer, and. the other mem bers are Misses Ivie Pearl Ray, Lillie Croker, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Louise Per lsins Daisy Ward, Vivian Hendricks, Blanche Skews, Ivie Rogers, Catherine Woodruff, and Messrs. Joe Vvonn. Mitchell Hariins. Lonne' Parsons and Clarence Johnson.
 A large docket was disposed of in the mayors court Monday morning. sixty
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Advertising and news Items. Cora Chapman boterweg, 1912 Avs. E.. Russell Bros. Stu dio. Phone E.nsIey 300
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gantic business revival throughout {

A large docket was disposed of in the mayors court Monday morning. sixty
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-22
KAISER REALLY
WANTED PEACE.

Even to my knowledge, the German
Emperor showed a willingness to enter
into an alliance with France. When IN
May, 1914. I arranged for Colonel House
talk with the German Emperor. the
audience was given at the "Scrippen
Fest" an annual military fest and spec
tacle at Potsdam. After the lunch the
Colonel. whom Europeans regard as our
best diplomat talked with the Emperor
and I with the Crown Princess. Later
l Joined the Emperor and the Colonel,