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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-10-15

There is money in Johnson's ad if
you want a farm loan. See page 3.
24-3t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
FACING FORGERY CHI ARGE, MAN
 TAKES OWN LIKE

Chicago, January 20 Rather than face the penitentiary as confessed forger of s2oO,OO in whisky warehouse receipts, Charles Ledowsky. 50 years old. pres ident of the Fox River Distilling com pany. for which receiver was appointed this week. shot and killed himself on a train just as it reached Chicago to- day. s.
 The Continental and Commercial bank of Chicago was the heaviest loser of 6 dozen banks that have handled Ledow- sky's paper, attorneys said. The Conti- mental and Commercial holds paper on which it advanced s5o,0O0. Most of the receipts are on Kentucky concerns.
 Ledowsky confessed his forgeries to his attorneys 10 days ago, according to Ben- jamin F. Strauss, note broker, who tes- tified today in a hearing before the referee in bankruptcy.
 'He said he did not know whether to shoot himself pr go to the penitentiary,' said Strauss. sie- 14 < fhts.A z .,t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
I their guilt had been established ,

thelr guilt had been established" He further said: "I asked you to name the place for the meeting and mean 1t now.' Also: "I have demanded a bonus from these contestants in this case to cover expenses of investigation. and perhaps Hill is working on this l don't know what else The letter concludes. "f have arranged to be there February h If noth- ing happens to prevent, and shall come to see you as grand master of Alabama, and make an impartial investigation of the charges against you"
 The laws of our society seek to incul- cate in it's members the lesson of obei- fence not only to the laws of the society, but the laws of the land. but the pub lication of this matter in all the papers is in violation of our laws. and in some instances in other papers have been made In violation of the criminal and civil statutes against libel. refer to the vi- cious publications in the colored press referred to. These journals have pro- claimed for several weeks. that. Jackson was going to take charge of this Ala bama corporation without even the sem blance of legal authority. and l write this to you with the request to correct the statement made as l in common with the majority of law-a bding negroes in this community feel that The Age-1fer- aid would not knowingly do our insti- tutions an injustice. Very respectfully,
 C. A. HOWZE,
 Grand Master II. E. r. for Alabama.
 Birmingham, January 20, l9l6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
CIVIL ENGINEERS
 MEET IN NEW YORK

New York. January 2o,--The sixty-sec- ond annual meeting of the American So- ciety of Civil Engineers began here today with an attendance of near 800 mem bers from all parts of the United States and from Canada and the Panama canal. The delegates today made tour of in- spection through the new Lexington ave nue subway and tomorrow will examine engineering works on Long Island.
 At the business meeting Charles D. Marx of Leland Stanford university was elected president to succeed Hunter Me- Donald of Nashville. Other new officers elected were Daniel Bontecou of Kansas City, Mo, and Clemens Herschel of New York. vice president; Lincoln Bush, New York, treasurer, and six directors-J. F. Greiner of Baltimore, John F. Coleman of New Orleans, John F.. Hawley of Fort Worth, Herbert s. Crocker of Denver and John V. Davis and George A. Harwood of New York.
 It was decided to send a delegation to the formal opening of the Panama canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
JOHN HOWzE KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT ANGELES, GAL. Son of Judge HOwze of Bir-. mingham-Funeral Serv-
 ices to Be Held Sunday
 at Athens, Ga.

John Howze, aged S9 years. a prosperous real estate man of Los Angeles. Cal, and son of Judge A. C. Howze of this city died early yesterday morning at the California hospital in Los Angeles from the result of injuries suffered in an auto- mobile accident late Tuesday night.
 Photographic accounts of tho accident received by The Age-Herald are that Howze was picked up unconscious Tues day night at the corner of Twenty-third and Thompson streets. MT. Howze's au- tomobile had collided with an automobile truck while he was on his way to visit friends. The account of the fatality stated that MT. Howze was hurled from his car by the impact of the collision He was rushed to the California hos pital, where it was first reported that he was not seriously injured. Unexpect- ed complications set in and he passed away early yesterday morning. His Los Angeles residence was 2155 West Adams street.
 Mir. Howze formerly lived in Birming- ham but removed to Los Angeles about IA years ago. He was unmarried and -S sNi 'i' VI " iiAS iathei, d uose i1oWHe Of Birmingham; brother Henry R. Howze of Birrningham sister. Mrs. Preston H. Haskell of Richmond. Va. and two other brothers. Capt. Marion w. Howze of the United States army and Lieut.. Gerald Howze of the United States navy.
 The remains will be brought to Attn ems, Ga, for interment.t which will in all probability will take place next Sun day afternoon. The deceased will be buried beside the grave of his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
GADSDEN

Gadsden January 2o.-(Special.) IA great crop diversifcation campaign was launched last night at the banquet given by the Chamber of Commerce at the Printup hotel. More than 100 guests were present and it was pronounced one of the greatest gatherings ever held in Gads- den. One of the features of the evening was the new song, T Love You, Ala bama," composed by z. T. Spencer, which was rendered by quartet consisting. of Mrs c. w. Ewing, Miss Lucille Ewing, Miss Ethel Duke and Mrs. Earl Lay. The chief address of the evening was given by W. R. Baughman, head of the state cam paign for crop diyersiflcation. He ex- plainedf the plan of the company he rep resents, and said that the campaign will be carried to the farmers. Experts in farming lines will make trips through Etowah county. Tine work will be started in Etowah county. Other speakers were w. c. Radcliffe. secretary of tho Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce.; l., Loveman, president of the Chamber of Commerce; Otto Agricola, s. McGaughy, w. c. Griggs and John S. Paden.
 Plans for carrying out the .diversifica- ton campaign in Etowah county were made this afternoon at meeting of farm CTS and business men at the Chamber of Commerce. Nat Barker and E. J. Me- Hugh in charge of the work delivered ad- dresses.
 To accommodate patrons of the postof- flee. Postmaster S. w. Riddle announced that, beginning tomorrow, the office will open for delivery of mail, selling of stamps and registry of packages at 2 o'clock and will remain open until 2 o'clock in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

\
 those who were aware of it and 1t was spoken of confidentially as one of the premonitions of danger this danger al last eliminating in the panic of 1907. The exports of grain continue to be enormous. Measured in bushels, they were in the last week of December-the latest date for which official returns can be obtained nearly twice as great as the similar ex- ports of the last week of the previous year. They aggregated nearly 9,00O,0Ol bushels.
 These are wonderful records which are being made in the United States and for the United States in the first week of the new year. For the most part, they are based upon the magnitude of our exports and the excess of exports over imports It was reported in this column in De- cember that In the financial district the belief was .beginning to be entertained that the aggregate International trade bal ance in favor of the United States for the calendar year of 1915 would be in excess of $1,000, ,000,000, very likely as much as S1 9510O0 GOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
MODERN MIRACLES DAILY PERFORMED By Wonderful Earth Prod uct-DemOnstratiOnS In
 Many Large Cities
 of Country

Demonstrations and displays of vitali- tas. the wonderful earth fluid, are being
 conducted in many large cities. No prod
 uct of nature has ever sprung into such
 tremendous poularity in so brief a time. The laboratories at Houston, Tex. the only place in the world where Vitalitas is extracted, are being rushed to meet the demand. Inquiries from everywhere
 pour in regarding 1t. Many come from
 people who have despaired of earthly
 help. but who still cling to a faint hope
 that nature may have produced some | thing that will bring relief. They won-
 der if Vitalitas is that something
 In many cases 1t is performing real modern day miracles for the sick by ban ishing disease conditions where all other
 known remedies have failed. It is giv- ing back life to many on the brink of the grave and is demonstrating that na- ture Is the best doctor of all. No man or woman should despair if they have not tried this marvellous new earth tonic. vitalitas Is antagonistic to many dis- ease conditions. It assists nature in bringing new glow of vital force that sweeps away stomach troubles. ailments of liver, kidneys. bowels and blood It has no harmful ingredient and delicate invalid or child may take it.
 See the display and sample vitalitas at Averyt's Drug Store, 109-h1 Twentieth st.. or write there for information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
INVENfDRY OF FIVE gas ROADS PROPERTY
 NOW COMPLETED

Washington, January 20.-Inventory of the property of five small railroads has been practically completed by the physi- cal valuation division of the interstate commerce commission The roads are:
 Texas Midland; New Orleans, Texas and Mexico Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic; Norfolk southern, and the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake. I Experts have been in the field and at the offices of these roads for many months. In March a conference is to be held by Judge c. A. Prouty, director of valuation, with representatives of the state commissions interested and of the five roads. Later the entire commission will hear arguments and seek to deter mine the true value of the properties. The hearings probably will be held in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
First Week of January Was 115,000 Bales Ahead of
 Last Year
BALANCE OF TRADE
 IS GROWING DAILY
Grain Exports Are Adding to Total So That Our Credit This Year Promises to Go Above
 Billion Dollars
By HOLLAND

New York, January 20.-(Special. .)-Janu- ary's mid-winter statement of our foreign
 trade will, it is now certain, fully justify the prediction which was made in Decem- Der that the volume and money value oi our exports would surely increase from week to week during the winter and spring. and probably longer. Already the exports of grain and of cotton are in money value and amount exceeding sim liar exports of a year ago. No longer is there any complaint that the cotton market is stagnant, and there seems to have been some inaccuracy in the report that cotton cannot be moved in any great amount because of the lack of ships.
 In the first week of January, there was carried from the United States a greater amount of cotton by 115.OO0 bales than was exported in "a like period of last year. This is considerably in excess of any ear Her record of the cotton exports for like period and there. now seems to be no reason for doubting steady maintenance
 of the cotton export until substantially the entire surplus is disposed of. This will bring much money to the south, and one of the best evidences that normal condi-
 tions have been restored so far as fa- cilities for cotton export are concerned Is the fact that this movement of cotton has been accomplished without recourse to the cotton pool fund of S1S5, ,0O00oO.
 Some Shortage of Ships
 That there is some shortage of ships is unquestioned. At the Grand Central
 station information was received that there are good many carloads of grain held up on sidings which are awaiting ships. That is condition which reverses one which prevailed in the early fall of 1907. Then the elevators at Buffalo and other grain-receiving ports were bursting with grain brought by water from the grain fields because the railroads did not have cars enough quickly to move it from the elevators to the seaports. The rail- roads did not have a sufficient number of cars because they had been unable to secure the capital which was necessary If they were to increase the number That was condition which seriously alarmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
|SCH|FF TEST|F|ES|N INDUSTRIAL PROBE Says No Attention Is Paid Labor Conditions Until
 Trouble Develops

New York. January 2o-Jaeob H. Schiff, banker and United States representative or Baron De Hirsch foundation. and Au- gust Belmont. director in many pub lie service corporations. testified today before the federal commission on indus trial relations inquiry into the admins tration of great philanthropic founda- uons and the cause of industrial unrest Both asserted that boards of directors with which they were associated paid no attention to labor conditions until trouble seemed imminent.
 Mir. Belmont said he did not believe an industrial council. similar to that in England. could be operated successfully in America, because of politics. He fa- vored enactment of a public inquiry act providing that strikes could not be called or workers locked out, at least until an investigation of conditions had been made.
 MT. Belmont said he believed that if the employe regarded employment as a contract between himself and his en- poyer. much would have been accom- plished. Personally. the witness was in sympathy with well-administered labor unions, and he cited as a model of eff ciency the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The Interborough Rapid Transit company, of which he is a di- rector. will not treat with labor unions. the witness declared, as on one occasion union had violated it's contract with the company
 MT. Schiff said he would rather think that industrial unrest was on the de- crease that he believed governmental representation on boards governing the foundations was inadvisable, as politics might be injected into their manage ment, and that government establishment of labor bureaus undoubtedly would rem edy lack of employment It was the duty of the government, MT. Schiff said he believed, to bring the "jobless man and the manless. job" together.
 Witnesses summoned to appear tomor- row are E. J. Berwind, George W. Per- ains, Daniel Guggenheim and Samuel McRoberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
BILL PROVIDES FOR
 COAST GUARD

Washington, January 20.-A coast guard, created by consolidating the revenue cutter and life saving services. today by the House.
 The coast guard. with it's 4300 of ficers and men. will be an auxiliary to the navy in time of war. The con- solidation will give life savers retire. ment and longevity pay. The measure calls for an estimated increased ex- penditure of $397.700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Probe Ouarantines

Columbus, O.. January 20.-Investigation of the state banking department and O. the administration of the foot and mouth disease and hog cholera quarantines was proposed in the Ohio legislature today. In the senate democrats voted with re- pubiicans iu adopting resolution au- thorizing legislative survey of all state departments with view to reducing the number of state employees and salaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Russian RepuIse Reported

Berlin, January 20.-(By wireless. )--Re- pulse of the Russian offensive at Rad zanowa. at Biezun and at sierpe. Poland, is considered by military officials here to have eliminated any present danger in that locality. Local experts also believe the battle of Soissons in France marked the end of the French offensive for some time and that the allies will wait, until they are stronger before resuming the conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Get More Harvest Lands

Amsterdam, January D.-(Via London, 12:5S D. m.)-The Telegraaf publishes a Berlin dispatch saying the Prusslan gov ernment and that of the grand duchy of Weimar has ordered all administrators of forests to turn over free of cost all such lands under their Jurisdiction that are suitable for growing of crops. It is stipulated the first crop from the lands must be harvested this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
STEAMER LADEN WITH WHEAT CATCHES FIRE

Newport News, Va. January 20.-Fire originating in the forepeak forced the British steamer Newstead. from Talti- to put back to this port today for survey 1t is not believed the cargo was damaged
 The Newstead left Baltimore Sunday and the fire was discovered late Tuesday. when the ship was at sea, but 1t was ex- tnguished before she reached here Its origin has not been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
How to Cure i. [. Grippe Co.xl

Coughs that hang on" demand treat ment. Stop and think! Reason and com mon sense tell you that it is folly to grin and bear it." Those rackine Ia grippe coughs that wrench the body and cause soreness and pains in the lungs yield more quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar than to any other treatment Forty years record of successes proves this. For coughs. colds. croup and other dis dressing ailments of throat, chest, lungs. larynx and bronchial tubes. you can find nothing that will compare with this reliablS remedy. Sold oy all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Committee With Ruhama Pythians

The VisitIng committed Of the Knights of Pythias lodge will meet with Ruhama lodge No 9S tonight at i7;3o o'clock at college station, East Lake. Work in the ranks of page and esquire will be taken up. The Steel City lodge No. 190 of Ensley will fur nish a candidate for esquire. The team of the Ruhama lodge will put on ths work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Veterans Name Officers

Mountain Creek, January 20-(Specal) ) Camp I'll, |. c. V.. elected the follow ing veterans as officers of the camp for the year 1915: Capt. J. NJ. Simpson commander; s. P. Andrews, first lieuten- ant;' T. E. Morehead second lieutenant: E. J. Hughes, adjutant; G. A. Hornady, chaplain; J. P Hobdy, treasurer; Fred Gordon, sergeant; A. J. Pride, officer of day; W. H. Perrin, sentinel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
To Visit Chancellor

Amsterdam, January 2.-(vla London, 1C:32 D. m.)-The Vienna Neue Freie Presse says Baron Burian. the new Aus trian foreign minister, will leave Friday for Berlin to visit Chancellor von Beth mann-Hollweg and Foreign Minister Won Jagow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Two Convicted

St. Louis. Mo-. January 2o.-.Ioseph May and William Brown were convicted in federal court here today of evading the oleomargarine tax and will be sentenced Monday Today's cases were the first to 80 to jury. Four defendants pleaded guilty yesterday. and 34 others are to be tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Mrs. Taylor Rides Down WOuid-Bc Highwaymnn

T l-T
 Mrs, T. & Ta yior.l who oper. ates a dairy near Trussville, frustrated an attempt of an rn- Nnown negro to hold her up yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock on the Trussvflle pike about three miles from. Gate City.
 The negro, with a pistol.in his hand, sprAtSg from the bushes and attempted to grasp tke head of the horse driven hy Mrs. Tavlor, but she lashed the ami nal and rode down the would be highwayman.
 An emergency call was sent to Birmingham for deputies. but when they arrived the negro had escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Willie HODpe Wins

Detroit, Mich.. January 20.--Willie Hoppe defeated Melbourne Inman. 400 to 62, in the first block of their second SO0-point match in 1S.2 billiards here this afternoon. Averages and high runs: Hoppe. p 4-lS; 110 Inman, 11-17; IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
EOR RENT

BEAUTEFUL CORNER STORE, ssx40, AT 4th AVE. AND 2Oth sra WITH CON PLETE GLASS RKPOsURE ON TWO SIDEsy STEAM HEAT'lcD AND BEAU T1FULLY DECORATfEDg HAS TWO LARGE, FIREPROOF VAULTS.
 R. l.. GREGORY Y. AGENT,
 CLARK UNDERWRITING AGENCY
 4th AVE. C 1oth ST. PHONE oo7,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 20.-Forecast for Georgia, Florida. Alabama and Missis- sippi; Fair Thursday and Friday
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Friday 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni 1 ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending s D. m. seventy fifth meridian time, January 20, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

Weather at s D. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WORK NEEDED QUICKLY

AS a partial contribution to the work which
IL being ably carried by the Emergency
Aid Committee, Society for Organized Charity
and Juvenile Workers Bureau, In securing em-
ployment for needy, deserving men and women,
the PUBLIC LEDGER and EVENING LEDGER open
these columns to the FREE USE OF the EN-
ployment Branches OF these organizations
Here you VIII find listed from day to day
brief stories of specific cases that have been
Investigated by them and found to be worthy
and particularly urgent oHes. The persons
listed are out OF employment through no fault
OF their own Applications from drinkers and
incompetent or untrustworthy individuals are
not recommended by the organiZa tions, but are
provided for by the Immediate Relief Division
Employers seeking reliable. experienced men
and women can, therefore, employ the men and
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helping deserving workers who only ask for
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REFER TO CASES BY LETTERS AND
THOSE MARKED ''BA' FORWARD OFFER
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IS: 8, G." 70 THE socIETY FOR ORGAN
II. W. B." no THE JUVENILE WORK.
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AUTOMOBILE TRIMMER, % YEARS OLD;
good references; out of work practically all
winter; has two small children. S. o. c., No.
$40. CFrankford Dist. 1914 Unity ST.
BAkER-BREAD BAKER, 40 YEARS OLD,
whose last employer says he was thoroughly
never late one aaX H9 las been Ya out Of work
fSisafst' Sfet 8 e. 14 Sor MsSsha iss stFsst
BARER-35 YEARS OLD. WHO HAS Work.
ed TOR three years in one place and previously
for Ave years In another place. very good ref
erenCes; has been out Of work now for four
N. Howard stO
BAKER-HERE IS A MAN WITH A CLEAN
record. who Is strictly temperate and can do
peTateiy in need. Z. A.. POI.
BI.ACKsMITHS HELPER AND THREE
sons who do laboring work; will take
anything they can get TO do; all four OF them
have excellent references there are seven chill
dren OF school age In this family. S, o. c., No.
GAS woodland Dist, 1882 S. 47th st.J
BLACKSMITH AND wHEELWRIGHTIEX-
a very good workman and is sorry that he cam
not employ him, but has no work for him to
do. He mas n large family and they are prac-
tically destitute. H. A. 265.
BIACKsMITHS HELPER-25 YEARS WITH
one Arm. which recommends him highly: In
yestigation shows man TO be badly In need Of
BoILERMARER's HELPER-lAfAN OF 40.
with 8 small children dependent upon him.
will take any kind OF work he can get. One
OF the children Is III in the hospital and the
baby is Ill at home. Excellent references. 8. o.
g. 5ss Northern District, s. o. c., 1889
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work and have good references. u. A. w. a5s.
CABINBTMAKHEas UPRIGHT MoULDER
operators. loekman. machine carving opera
tors. We have an opening for several IN each
line +. a w. 2b1.
WIcAVERa : MUST BIZ Fully ExPERI-
eneed Ia weaving Woolen and worstsd goods
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