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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
GERMAN SHIPS ARE
 SEIZED BY ITALY
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submarine campaign, which goes into ef- feet at midnight by sending German owned ships to sea to meet the Teutonic submersibles
 The ships seized by Italy are worth millions of dollars. A total of 57 German and Austrian vessels are in Italian ports. the Austrian ships having been seized when Italy declared war on the dual monarchy.
 The entente nations are short of ships and transfer of the German vessels to the flag of Italy and their use by the entente allies would do much towards relieving the congestion of goods on American docks awaiting shipment to the allied countries. Officials here explained today that vessels of an enemy country impressed into service are operated by the government and revenues derived are kept as separate accounts / At the con clusion of peace the revenues are ac- counted for and settlement made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
PROBE COMMITTEE NAMED

Washington, February 29-(Special.) ) The committee appointed from the cot ton growing states to introduce a res olution in Congress for the investiga- tion of the New York cotton exchange and to draft bill for the regulation of cotton exchanges in the United States, follows:
 J. Thomas Heflin, Alabama, chair man.
 Henderson M. Jacoway. Arkansas. William J. Sears, Florida. Carl Vinson. Georgia.
 John T. Watkins, Louisiana.
 James S. Davenport, Oklahoma. Joe H. Eagle, Texas.
 Thetus w. Sims, Tennessee.
 Robert L. Dou ghton. North Carolina. Wyatt Aiken. South Carolina.
 Ezekiel s. Chandler Jr., Mississippi. Joseph J. Russell. Missouri
 Carl Hayden. Arizona.
 William Kettner, California.
 Representative Candler has been elected permanent chairman of the cotton states conservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
 SIGN LANGUAGE IS EMPLOYED ID TELL HOW II HELPED HER Deaf and Dumb Couple Are Grateful for What Tanlac
 Did for Them

Montgomery, Ala, has the distinction of furnishing one of the most unusual, as well as the most highly appreciated testimaniols ever given proprietary medicine, when Mrs. Isaac Davidson, eos Highland avenue, that city, went into Fowler's drug store with her face lit up with smiles and insisted on telling of the great benefit she and her hus- band had received from Tahlac.
 Fortunately Dr. w. B. Logan was able to understand the sign language Of the deaf and dumb, and he was great ly impressed with the abbreviated statement spelled out on the fingers of this grateful woman. MT. Davidson is carpenter by trade and is also mute.
 Rheumatism, neuraligia, also head ache was what I suffered very much with," spelled out Mrs. Davidson slowly so the Tanlac man could understand it; and my husband had boils and sores for a long time-blood was very, very bad.
 q suffered more than four years,' she kept on spelling, "and had much pain in back, arms, shoulders-and Just all over me. We took two bottles of Tanlac and it is wonderful. Pains are very much less. sleep much better and have better rest and don't suffer now like I did. My husband is doing fine and improves all the time.
 T think Tanlac is a great medicine
 
 pleases us great deal and I am glad to say SOL
 Commenting on this remarkable case MT. G. F. Willis. southern distributor of Tanlac. said:
 Grateful people all over the coun- try are coming forward from a sense of duty and telling about this medicine that has done them so much good, ard none of these Is more satisfactory or convincing than the statement of this good woman.
 "Tanlac is being sent into Birmin- ham, Montgomery, Atlanta, Nashville, Macon and other southern cities by the car load, when other medicines are go- ing there in dozen lots. The testimony of Mrs Davidson and hundreds of oth- CT we'll known people explain this un- precedented popularity When a medi- cine produces the results Tanlac has, nothing can keep the people from tell ing their neighbors about it-and noth- ing can keep it out of the homes of the people,"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham eXclu- sively by Engene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug O., in Ensley by D. w. Morris Drug Co, and in Besse- mer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co.,; North Birmingham, Walker Drug Co.,; and Pratt City Gale Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
MAKE SPECIAL FIXTURES

A bill to provide for the manufacture of special tools and fixtures to make the necessary changes in privately owned machines has been introduced by MT. Tilson He estimated it would cost from 100000 to $20,0O0,000, but declared that unless such a step were taken the country could not supply within year the guns and ammunition for a single great bat tie. With the fixtures on hand, he said, a month would see an ample supply pro- duced.
 The Senate military committee agreed tentatively today to amend the present volunteer act so that third force, ex- elusive of the regular army or the Ma tional Guard, may be organized in peace times. It is proposed to insert a general provision in the pending bill under which the restriction of organization of federal volunteers to war time would be removed and the President given the widest possi- ble latitude as to questions of enlistment terms, training and other details, to in- sure a practical test of this method of raising citizen army. In effect the pro- posal is to supply the authority for a test of the continental army plan advocated by the President and former Secretary Gar rison. A provision with the same end in view is now included in the House bill and the final judgment on the plan will be worked out in conference.
 Members of the House committee in closest touch with it's efforts toward fed eralization of the National Guard said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
UNDERGRADUATES ID QUALIFY BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT Otherwise Names Will Not Go on the Ticket, Says
 Graves Statement WILL DELAY NAMING THOMAS SUCCESSOR Henderson Indicates Any Action in Next Few Days Is Unlikely-Boll
 Weevil Conferences
 Comes to Close

Montgomery, February 29.--(Special.) ) Chairman Bibb Graves of the state democratic executive committee, today didates that unless their written ouali- 1 hcations are in his hands by 12 o'clock tomorrow night their names will not go on the ticket to be voted on in the May primary General Graves declared that tele- grams will not be accepted, nor will | letters mailed before that time, unless they are actually in his hands. A num- Der of telegrams were received by Gen eral Graves today from persons wish ing to qualify for offffice, but none of the state committee wired back that they must qualify in writing, and that their letters must be in his hands by midnight tomorrow night.
 Today General Graves received about 10 qualifications. Among these was the announcement of Thomas M Rogers of Birmingham for Congress from the Ninth district.
 Others to qualify with General
 J. c. Inzer, Gadsdeh, delegate Seventh district.
 w M Adams, Clanlon, alternate dele gate Fourth district.
 w. M. Coleman, Albertville, delegate Seventh district.
 Joseph H. Nathan Sheffield, delegate Eighth district.
 Horace c. Afford, Riverside, dele gates Seventh district
 Travis Williams, Russellville, dele gate Tenth district
 H. M. Judge, Columbiana, Congress Fourth district.
 Sam A. Latham, Clanton, delegate Fourth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Can Reduce Time Limit

Washington. February 29.-The Elec- trio Boat company notified the navy de- partment today that it would reduce by about year the time limit for construc- ticn of the two proposed 150O-ton fleet submarines. The time fixed by the com pany in its lowest bid TOT the contracts was 2l and g months, respectively, and was declared unacceptable by Secretary Daniels. The question Of awarding the contracts will be considered tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
TRAINING MARRIED WOMEN

Montgomery, February o9.-(Special.) The Married Women's Home Training Course will be a feature of the summer school at the Girls Industrial institute at Montevallo. from June to July 15. according to an announcement made this afternoon by Dr. Thomas w. Palmer, president of that institution.
 The course will have as it's principal object the training of young married women in the art of housekeeping, in cluding all branches of domestic science work, and it is anticipated that many women of the state will avail themselves of the opportunity to be offered by the school at Montevallo.
 pr. Palmer was in Montgomery today and spoke enthusiastically of the outlook for a successful summer school this year. He said he expected the attendance would be larger than at any time in the past and predicted unusual success for the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
NO ACTION SOON


 Montgomery, February 29.-(Special ) Governor Henderson announced this aft ernoon that it was improbable that he would appoint Judge E. Perry Thomas successor on the court of appeals within the next few days. Judge Thomas re- signed yesterday to become assistant dis trict attorney Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company succeeding J. Manly Foster, who will remove to Tuscaloosa to take up the practice of his profession in that city.
 So far there has not been any specu- lation in official circles here as to whom Governor Henderson may appoint It is generally believed, however, that he will not name one of the present candidates for the office. Neither is it likely that he will appoint anyone i.i time to allow him to qualify to enter the race for the long term, since the latest time at which one can qualify is 12 o'clock tomorrow night.
 The appointment of the governor will probably be in the nature of an honorary one, the selection of one of his friends to fill out the unexpired term of Judge Thomas. However, the governor has not had time, he ntimated this afternoon, to give any thought to the matter, and it is unlikely that he will be able to give considera tion tC the merits of applicants within the next week or two. Judge Thomas will retire from the bench on April l, and it is probable that the gov ernor may wait several weeks before naming his successor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
S15 Quarterly Dividend

Boston, February 29.--A quarterly divi- dend or sl5 share was declared today by the directors of the Calumet and Hecla Mining company. If the quarterly rate is maintained for the remainder of the year it was stated that the return to the stockholders in 1916 would be the largest since 1907. and the third largest in the history of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Against New Harbor Work

Washington, February 2s.-Republi- cans of the House rivers and harbors committee today filed report declar- ing the s7O0,OO0 item for the improve ment of the East river, New York, rec commended by President Wilson, was inserted in the bill solely for political reasons" It was the only appropria- ton for New York approved and would be utilized for establishing a 35-foot channel to the navy yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

today that while it was proposed in the bill to go to the limit of constitutional authority in this regard they believed a constitutional amendment sweeping aside all state Jurisdiction would be necessary in the end. Hope is expressed that agita- tion for such an amendment would come from the guardsmen themselves, once their new relations with the federal gov ernInent were established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
BROWN IN BIRMINGHAM

Montgomery, February 29.-(Special) l.. E. Brown, assistant attorney general, left tonight for Birmingham, where to- morrow he will represent the state in the argument before Federal Judge w. I. Grubb on the petition to remove to the federal court the case of the state of Ala bama, ex rel Melvin Hudson, solicitor, vs the Southern Express company.
 The suit against the express company was brought in the Morgan Law and equity court in the nature of mandamus proceedings to restrain the Southern Ex- press company from shipping to any per sons more than two quarts of liquor every two weeks, and from shipping liquor con- taining advertising matter.
 The case was brought before Judge Henry D. Clayton, United States district judge at Montgomery, and after he had heard some of the argument he trans ferred it to Judge Grubb's court.
 Solicitor Hudson of the Morgan law and equity court. on whose relation the suit is brought is expected to be in Birmingham tomorrow to assist Mir Brown in repre- senting the states interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
SUFFRAGISTS AID
 BABY WEEK PLANS
By MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN

Suffragists are always on the job, as will be shown by their activity during Baby Week, for if woman suffrag ge stands for anything at all, it certainly stands for saving the babies.
 To this end the Birmingham Equal Suf- frage association has put out a very at tractive dodger that gives interesting and valuable data as to how to keep the baby well and incidentally puts forth some valuable suffrage data.
 The dodger is called How to Keep the Baby We'll" and fits suggestions are followed the results of Baby Week will be far reaching, for with the assistance of the Boy Scouts the dodger will be de- livered to every home in the city of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

farmers of this section, were in attend ance upon the conference and much good is expected to result from the meet ing.
 The conference was presided over today by Prof. J. F. Dugger of Auburn, and was strictly informal. Many interesting talks were made and there was a general exchange of ideas. Among those who spoke at the session today were Dr. w. T. Hinds of Auburn, Mrs G. H. Mathis and F. J. Watson of Louisiana. The 10 essential steps to be taken to grow cotton successfully under boil weevil conditions were outlined as fol- lows:
 1. Hold farm labor. 2. Small acreage and better cotton. 3. Increase food, forage and live stock. 4. Reduce advances on crop liens. but do not cripple farm production. 5. Maintain or even increase total value
 of farm products.
 6. Provide market for new products. '. Longer leases favor improvement.
 8. Alabama must feed herself. 9. Improve soil by legumes and live
 stock
 10. Improve roads, schools churches
 and public facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Teachers Win Victory

Columbus. O.. February 29.-Ohio school teachers won victory in their campaign for organization of unions when the state supreme court today declined to dismiss Cleveland case Involving the question of their legal right to affiliate with labor bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01

On Friday of this week baby week will begin, and a rigid campaign of health for the baby will be waged in Birmingham for one week at least, as it will be all over the United States. On woman in this city will be the cry of the men of the Lusitania, Save the lliddies."
 The plan as mapped out by the com- mittee is as follows. Friday every club in the city will undertake some kind of study relating to the baby, many having talks by physicians.
 Sunday will be baby Sunday, and every church will ask blessing for the little of health.
 Monday every school in the city will be aiding the movement some way with talks to the boys and girls by physicians and school nurses.
 Tuesday night will be a large mass meeting at Cable hall, when talks on the baby as an asset to the community will be given. MT. Barber will talk in behalf of the city commission on the city's duty to the babies. Morris Bush, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will speak in behalf of the chamber. Dr. Cunning ham, city physician, will address the aud- fence from the health departments posi- tion, and Dr. Edmunds has been asked to make a collection talk. The music will be furnished by the colored chorus, sing ing old southern negro lullabies. Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch, state federation chair man for child welfare. will preside.
 Wednesday Loveman. Joseph & Loeb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Still After Villa

Fl Paso, Tex, February 29.-Col. Cano, one of the ablest aides of General Luis Herrera, is advancing with 1000 men upon Francisco Villas stronghold in the Santa Ana region of western Chihuahua. ac- corting to General Cavira, commandant of Juarez, today. T think Villa will soon be near the border" said General Cavira, flor there is no place left for him to go''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
ARMY INCREASE BILL WILL BE READY FOR
 CONGRESS IN WEEK
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stabulary, now that the treaty has been ratified. Fifteen companies already had been organized in Haiti. he said. but 5 additional officers for the force were needed. Enough men had volunteered from the marine corps, he said. to provide all the officers for this duty in that way.
 Representative Tilson of the House mill itary committee addressed the House today on a feature of the preparedness plans on which he has dwelt at length in committee hearings. Backing up his re- marks with exhibits from various arsen- als, he said that while there were hun dreds of gun and ammunition factories in operation in this country, none but gov ernment plants were prepared to produce the weapons and cartridges needed by the American navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
CONFERENCE IS OVER

Montgomery, February 2s.-(Special.) ) The boil weevil conference, called to- gether for the purpose of discussing plans by which cotton can be grown under boil weevil conditions, came to close at noon today following 8 two-days ses- sion. Several hundred people, represent ing bankers. business men and leading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Reward for Weeyil Destruction

Washington, February 29.-An appro- priation of $15OO0 to be offered as re- ward for successful plan of preventing or exterminating the cotton boil weevil was asked in bill introduced in the House today by Representative Burnett of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
MORE MONEY FOR CoosA

Washington, February 29-(Special.) ) An item in the rivers and harbors bill, recently adopted. favors dams No. 4 and No. ,, Coosa river. with s9S,O0o. The other items have been published.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Chinese Dyes and Silk

Ogdensburg. N. Y.. February 29.-A consignment of 10 cars of silk and two cars of aniline dyes. valued at $1,2O0,- 900. passed through this lake port to- day enroute from China to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
HAS ANOTHER ADVANTAGE


 And it has still another decided advantage. The government has al- ready investigated and approved, through it's engineers, a project Of which that in the mind of the gov- ernment at present Is a duplicate or substitute Were any other site to be chosen, much delay in beginning work would be unavoidable on account of the necessity of making minute surveys.
 All of which indicates that Muscle Shoals will be selected by the govern ment. With the development, the en- tire south will be flooded, in the first place by cheap electricity. In the sec- ond place, Alabama will be in posses sion of the government plant capable of making the United States indepen- dent of Chile as a source of nitrates and gunpowder. In the third place, Alabama will be in possession of a fertilizer establishment specializing in ammonium phosphates, requisite of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
REDUCE FERTILIZER BULL

It is estimated that the fertilizer bill of the south, by the establishment of the government plant at Muscle Shoals, would be cut in half, and that by the use of 1,000,O00 tons of ammo nium phosphate. the south would be richer in soil and more productive than any other section of like area in the world. ta
 With the prospects southerners in Congress are jubilant. For it appears that the shoals, for many years an actual hindrance to navigation and de- velopment. will be transformed into a source of greatest blessing and wealth
 It has been likened unto the talent which the government since it's for nation has been content to keep buried in the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
THE ENTIRE SOUTH IS DEEPLY INTERESTED
 IN PROPOSED PLANT
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It is in a river soon to be navigable from source to mouth. It is in easy acess of railroads It is surrounded by incomparable mineral deposits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-18
SURPRISES Shortages
CATCH ZURICH SLAYER
Cobbler Alleged to Have Confessed to
Murder of Farm Hand.

stockton, Kan, Sept. 1s.-Fred
Altergott, alleged murderer of Louis
Banks, a farm hand of Zurich, Rocks
county, is in Rocks county Jail here
following his capture at Beatrice,
Neb., Friday. Altergott is said to have
confessed to Staying the boy. A mob
gathered late Saturday night in front
of the Jail but no attempt was made to
enter.
According to, the story Altergott is
said to have told the officers, he and
Banks were drunk on the night of the
murder. They became involved in an
argument and Altergott struck the
young man with a cobbler's hammer.
AItersott then went to bed. He woke
a. short time later and finding Banks
dead, he covered the body with quilt
and lett town. Neighbors, attracted
by the odor of the decomposed body
several days later. broke into the shop
and discovered the crime.
Booze again figured in the case
when Altergott became intoxicated at
the Nebraska town where he was ar
rested. He went to a livery stable and
started a fight. Police came and soon
identified the Zurich man. The chief
of the Beatrice police force brought
Altergott here and will receive the
reward of $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-18
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-18
Glass of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open sIuices Of the system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, stagnant matter.

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We should drink, before breakfast,
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