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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Mr.. HOUSTON EXPLAINS
PLAN TO FIX PRICES
Thinks Minimum Il Necessary in
Order to Stimulate Fullest
Production.

In explaining his stand for giving the
government the right to fix food prices.
Secretary Houston today said: "A mini
mum price to producers would stimu-
late production of certain staples by as
suring farmers that these products
would not be disposed of below GER
tain level which would give them rea-
sonable return and would not cause
them to suffer loss in any event.
This would be done under proper
regulation continued the Secretary.
The shortage of important crops in
this country. the greatly depleted re-
sources abroad and the waste and de-
struction in Europe should cause a con-
tinuance of remunerative prices, but as
an additional assurance TO farmers the
power indicated ought to be vested in
the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Expert for Each State.

State cooperation in the govern
ment's wartime food control program
will be encouraged, it is announced. by
the appointment of federal expert in
each state to assist state boards in put
ting into operation food production and
conservation measures. These men will
be put at the disposal of governors az
special representatives of the Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Trains Are Attacked.

German trains rushing reinforcements
to the front were attacked and trans
port columns on the roads We're bombed
and completely disorganized. In several
instances the British machines came
low over the fighting lines and poured
machine gun fire into the German
/. ranks In doing this machines have de-
liberately crossed the fire of their own
. as well as the enemy's guns.
Yesterday one British pilot. after
bringing down two Germans and with
all his ammunition gone, descended, re-
loaded, filled up his petrol tanks and
took TO the air again. Within half an
hour he had brought down his third
machine for that day. smother pilot
felled two machines, while the other
thirty-five were divided among a sim
liar numher of British pilots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Greatest Fight a Draw.

: The greatest fight yesterday, oddly
enough. was a drawn battle. one Of
: the British pilots met brilliant Ger
man fiier, and for full hour they ma
~neuvered in a most marvellous manner.
without either being able to bring his
sgun to bear on the other. They rolled.
looped. twisted. deliberately stalled
. their engines, and. standing the ma
chimes on their tail. slid backward
: through the air. but all to no avail. II
; probably was the most wonderful air
duel the war has yet seen.
The British pilot reported today that
several times he felt sure she would get
; his adversary between his sights, but
the latter invariably wriggled out of
: the line of fire. The British fiier him
self was kept busy avoiding the Ger
! man. and once he had TO dive almost
perpendicularly. The combat did not
break off until both pilots had fairly
exhausted themselves and their petrol.
= Strangely enough. later in the day,
: another British pilot encountered the
: same German machine. The Britisher
WAS winging his way home after a hard
-day$ work, but he jockeyed with the
German for nearly quarter of an hour
before fiyinR on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
SPAIN H|NTSAT
BREAK WITH KAISER
Declares End of Patience Is in
Sight, But Suggests
Negotiation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. via London. April 20
The text of SPANS note to Germany. as
given in Berlin dispatch. while con-
veyinc a grave warning that the end
of Spanish patience is in sight, also
contains suggestion that a crisis may
be aNerted through negotiations. The
note says. in part:
"All the repeated attempts of the
Spanish government undertaken with
the intention of safeguarding its sea
traffic and the lives of its sailors have
failed in the face of the ipperturbable
resolution of the imperial government
to employ unusual and violent war
measures. 1t is asserted that these
measures render impossible the eco
nomic existence of the imperial govern
meuts enemies but simultaneously
they expose to great dangers the exist
ence of friendly neutral powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Suggests Negotiation.

Despite negative replies to its pre-
vious note the Spanish government still
trusts that the German government will
earnestly appreciate the sense and
significance of this note and that in flu
ture it's measures Will he guided by re
gard for the lives of our seamen and
the safety OF her ships The
Spanish government also hopes that the
imperial government, fully appreciatins
the difficult economic situation in Spain,
will enter into discussion with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
"Only Got a Rabbit"

In strange contrast to this was the
experience of one British pilot, who
ssomewhat peevishly complained last
sniSht that Il only got a rabbit" He
explained this by saying that while
-his opponent had good machine, he
was a clumsy fellow and couldn't fight
at all and was sent spinning with the
-frst burst of gunfire.
2 Still another pilot mounted a fast new
machine and deliberately allowed a
German to get on his trail. Then he
~ssa1enly looped behind his adversary
and caught him just within the sights.
-the burst of fire killing the German
Instantly. The machine swerved and
the dead man pitched out ten thousand
feet from the ground.
The fighting yesterday was all within
the enemy territory Several British
machines had bullet holes through
their wings. but sailed home unaided
and took the air again this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
No Maximum Prices.

TT is not suggested that maximum
prices be fixed to producers. but that
power to fix such prices governing the
distribution of products be given to the
government 10 be used if necessary to
control uneconomc speculation and
manipulation in the handling of food
products.
1T is of the utmost Importance that
no step be omitted greatly to increase
the supply especially of the great staple
food products Of the United States in
every direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Alleges German Restrictions.

The note then complains of the series
of restrictions Germany has imposed on
Spanish shipping and of the sinking Of
Spanish ships without warning. 1t de-
clares that these methods render the
economic existence of Spain almost i'm
possible. The note continues:
IAN these prove that German inten-
tions neither aim at acknowledging
our rights, as We have demanded re-
peatedly and with justice. not take into
account, as they would. the requests of
a country whose friendship until today
was undated and whose neutrality
was preserved without wavering.
IF the imperial government persists
in the declaring that il adheroS to its
determination in order to defend its
life it must not be astonished if Spain,
for the same reason. must emphasize
her right to defend her own life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
Marketer Chases Bill Snatcher.

John T. Mockabee, 34i Mclean ave-
nue. southwest, yesterday afternoon
had an exciting experience In his eff
fort to recover a five-dollar bill that
was snatched from his hand by col
ored man at 18th and 3 streets. He was
entering the Center market. he stated.
when the colored man snatched the bill
and ran Mockabee pursued the robber
and the latter dropped the bill. The
money was recovered. but the robber
escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25
40 GERMAN FL|ERS
CRASH TO EARTH
British Aviators on West Front
Win Many Aerial
Battles.
FIGHT 5000 FEET UP

From Stan Correspondent Of the Associated Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. via London. April o4.-The
: intensely bitter ground hghting OF the
! iast two days has been reflected in the
. air. and the British Royal Flying Corps
yesterday established new record ~
/. bringing down forty German machines
: Fifteen OF these were actually seen TO
crash. while twenty-five collapsed or
: fen in spinning nose dives. completely
out OF control.
: The fights took place $1,000 feet IN
the air. from which distance il Is barely
: possible to see the ground, ana whoil9
impossible to see an adversary crash
unless the pilot deliberately follows
down. such a course is not feasible
where the fighting has taken on the
! cha racter of a general melee. as is
! nowadays often the case A remarKa
! BILE part of yesterdays performance is
: that only two British machines are
. missing.
1t was the finest day for war lying
that the young khaki pilots ever mad,
and today they have been AT II aEalls
since sunrise. hut the full reports OF
their exploits are not yet IN
Fires Observation Balloon.
-H is known. however that one in
trepid young fier. failing to md sim
gle German observation balloon aloft,
sought out one in its hangar on the
ground. dived at it and set the big gas
bag ablaze from stem to stern.
Since Sunday the British airrnen have
been reyellng in weather they have
long desired. Not a cloud was IN the
sky today behind which German could
md shelter Deprived of that means or
digging themselves in. the German
fiers were far scarcer than usual ana
very difficult to find. British machines
were everywhere along the battle front
and far behind the German lines. Bomb
ing raids were carried out forty-nve
miles back. the machines deliberately
flying over ground where battles were
raging with the greatest fury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-25

Spanish government regarding meas
ures which may be taken within the
limits of military necessities for the
mitigation of the difficulties which have
arisen In SPAIN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
STEEL MILLS ARE SOLD AHEAD, BUT
 ORDERS CONTINUE

New York, July 22.-A recent can vas of the steel manufacturers devel- ops the fact that all important pro- ducers have plant capacity sold for 10 to IS months ahead. but it is ex- pected that 50 per cent of this work will have to be laid aside during the next few months while the mills sup ply the urgent needs of the United States and its allies.
 The United States government is lending active support to France. ernments in placing large contracts for boats and railroad equipment to be built in this country. Contracts for motive power just placed for Great Britain. France and Russia call for distribution of $40.000,000 among American manufacturers and the steel mills will be called upon for 1S0,00o tons of rolled, forged and cast steel for construction of 300 locomotives that have been ordered.
 Russia will probably close contracts for 10000 railroad cars requiring 100,- 900 tons of steel in the next week.
 The Hudson Bay company has or dered 1900 steel gondola cars for ship ment to the Dutch East Indies, the contract price being something more than $3,000,000 and about 15,000 tons oC steel will be required
 France has come into the market for 50,000 tons of rails and plans are
 being prepared for large number of cars, locomotives, bridges and ter minals which will require several hun- dred thousand tons of steel. The French government has also placed orders for 40 cargo boats with Amer ican builders, making a total of 14o now under contract to be built in the United States and in Canada by the allied government.
 The French government has also come into the market for 5000 tons of cast iron pipe.
 Japanese shipbuilders have pur- chased 1000 tons of tank and hull plates from American mills, paying 11k to 12 cents per pound, nearly four times the price being paid by the home government.
 The United States government has distributed additional orders for abou. 25,000 tons of sheets and 25.000 tons oi steel bars through the iron and steel institute. The navy department has awarded contracts for about 40o0 tons
 more structural steel for magazinGS and shell warehouses and for othe, buildings at navy yards and arsenals Shipyards and manufacturers of ord nance and ammunition are feverishly placing orders for machine tools ant other shop equipment.
 There was a marked revival in th' l demand for pig iron for export. Jap anese buyers have bought 5000 tom of southern foundry iron in the las few days and new inquiries for 30 900 tons have been put out by Japan Italy, Holland and South America English steel mills want considera bl, | tonnages of special ferroalloys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
MARKET REVIEW FOR WELK
COTTON LOSES 13O
 IO 158 POINTS IN
 WEEK OF TRADING
By 1EHOp''

New Orleans. July 22.-The cotton mar
 below the level of the previous weeks
 close, being depressed principally by the
 breaking of the drouth in Texas. There
 were times when political news was re-
 garded unfavorably and the disposition was to take more bearish view of new
 crop prospects and also, there was much bearish talk concerning the probable ex- port situation which the coming fall will | unfold. The net change for the week l was a loss of 130 to 15S points At the 1 highest levels the trading months were | still 46 to 5S points under the preceding weeks close and at the lowest they were 1 145 to IFS under. The range was 99 | to 120 points
 The one decided show of strength was | made Friday when prices bulged 80 to I 83 points on the strongest months as the result of the favorable construction placed on peace talk from Germany. On the weekend, however, a less optimistic view of the matter was prevalent and buyers who took hold Friday were in- clined to let go Saturday.
 A bullish factor of growing importance was the continued rainy weather in the eastern belt, which private reports claimed was resulting in crop damage, chiefly through it's effect on the boil weevil. Wednesday will end the July condition period and the disposition Of the trade in general seems to be to think that the rains, on the whole have done | more good than harm and have raised | the condition of the crop since the last government report on June 25
 | The movement of the crop will be keen l ly watched this week, as well as forward | trading in new cotton, for there are de- cidedly divergent views regarding the
 manner in which new crop offerings will l be received Bulls claim the advantage, so far as the spot department is con- cerned, as 1t recently has drifted into an extremely strong position. The last
 quotation on July contracts last week was 2425c a pound while middling spots
 were quoted at 9. .75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
SECURITIES MARKET
 IS STILL uMe[IT'[DD ulMIe[TTl[D, SLIGHT SHR|NKAGE

New York, July 22.-The extent to which general business is likely to be affected by wartime regulations en- gagged the serious attention of Wall Street this week. Little relief from present monotonous market conditions is expected until the comprehensive programme of production and prices has been determined.
 Apart from irregular recoveries, which were most marked in shippings, addi- tional price shrinkage was experienced by many industrials and equipments di- rectly or remotely related to war shares. Automobile stocks were at a great disadvantage. their declines reviv- ing reports of unfavorabla trade condi- tions. This was refuted in part by large army contracts and the Stutz Motor company statement showing profits for the first half of the year almost as large as the whole of 1916
 It was regarded as significant of con- ditions in the steel industry that a fortnight has elapsed without effecting any change either way in prices of fin- ished products. The steel trade, au- thorities declare, is simply awaiting the outcome of events at Washington.
 Increased pressure against coppers and other metals, despite the high record for silver, was ascribed primarily to labor troubles and this same handicap oper- ated against other induSlrals.
 Rumors of cut in the St. Paul divi- dend, later semi-officially denied, con tributed more than any other factor to the moderate reaction in rails. Earn ings and crops promise well, however, and substantial accumulation of high grade issues was reported on the set back.
 Call moneys temporary rise to the maximum of the year was brought about mainly by last weeks technically poor bank statement and time loans hardened in sympathy.
 The attitude of banking interests to- ward the investment market was indi- cated by the new financial projects of the week. These took the form of short term notes at unusually attractive in- terest returns instead of the more stable bond issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
PERSONAL

IF the lady who so graciously gave to a
 stranger information as to location Of headquarters and the active workings of the Red Cross, declaring herself a member, but debarred from active par ticipation by onerous office duties will give to said stranger her address Ghrough the medium employed by him, the press), she will immeasurably increase his obligation because of his earnest desire to again meet her; and shall eff permitted) do so bearing ere dcntals which shall satisfy the most exacting; twas at "Venable's' we met;
 permit me with the utmost respect to subscribe myself. Address T-15, care Age Herald 7-22-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

secretary wanted by Gas tonia Chamber of Commerce. Gas tonia, N C.. the most talked of city in the Carolinas, growing by leaps and bounds; population 15,000; nine new cotton mills organized within past 12 months, making total of 26 with at least 5000 new people; the remarka ble growth of the city due to the cooperative spirit; place where the secretary can do things
 secretary will be elected August 3. Apply quick to J. H. Separk, presI- dent, giving full information as to age, experience and salary expected.
 7-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, N. Y, Members New York Cotton Ex- change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, new York Produce Exchange Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association. sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton. for delivery. Correspond ence invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
WANTED--SALESMEN

NN~NSNNN<N~~~<NNN HELP WANTED-Salesmen to travel on
 commission, calling on general country stores to sell our new Sc punch board i;
 exclusive or side line; unsod goods re- turnable; write for salesman's outfit.
 Empire Manufacturing Co.,. Norfolk. Va. 7-19-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
WANTEDMAI,E.

RATES--Dne cent word a days ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fBser. tlon. Cashs must ncco4l1 Dnnv ovdeR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
BUSINESS CHANGES

manager wanted for manufac- turing concern located in Birmingham
 must be initiative and have s1000 to S150o to invest in the business; good sal ary and splendid dividends await the right man; your money is no object to us unless you are the man; all replies considered confidential. For personal in terview address Manufacturer, care Age Herald 7-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
WANTED-BOARDERS


 NICELY furnished room with board. l212 20th st, $. Phone Main 1207-J.
 7-22-7t I HAVE vacancy in my home facing Highland ave-, blocks from Five Points; large sleeping porch, well fur nshed rooms and excellent table; no children. Phone Main 6673. 7-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
|ONE CENT 4 WORDIONE CENT 4 WORDONE CENT 4 WOROO
FOR SALE

RATES--Onc cent a word dnys sd
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany 0rdeN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
QNE CENT 4 WORD
FOR RENT-ROOMs

RATFS--One cent word days no nd.
 taken for less thHn 25c for first inser. tiOn. Cash unust occo~ssnnv order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

NICE, cool rooms, With board delight ~ful location Southside; three min
 utes walk from car or jitney. Call
 Main 3529. 7-21-3t COOL. large rooms. 50 cents. l7sols 4th ave. 626-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

eS~~~S~~S@N~~Oo~~S~~~O~ DIAMOND. 1A kt. for sale, at bargain
 40S Farley Bldg. city 7-15-1S- -22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

IF you have the cash and want a bar gain in 1916 Indian motorcycle, practi- cally new, three-speed, full equipped.
 cnll at 1T22 2d ave 7-21 -3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
AUTOMOBILES
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-l9l5 Maxwell roadster, own-
 CT gone to Tennessee: must sell at once,
 cheap at $250 Call Main 149S; car can
 be seen at 2l1 s. 2lst st. 7-2-3t 4 FlS K l. t-Amerlcan 4-passenGer 30
 h. D. automobile, first-class condition;
 new tires, excellent engine terms act quickly; owner leaving city. Address L-11 care Age Herald. 7-21 St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23
WANTED-HE.., ',
FOR RENT
FOR RENT-ROOMS

HOTEL EDWARDS
 Cor. 3d ave. and 17th st. New. mod ern: rooms all outside. with hot and cold running water rates. per day. i5c. with bath, $l up: per week. $3.50 mp. See these rooms before locating F Milligan. Prop. h-20-ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

UNPUBLISHED light housekeeping rooms. GOT N. 23d st. Main 142S-J.
 7-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

CLEAN furnished room, walking dis tance, $2.5o week. 2209 9th ave, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-23

cent a word a dny, no nA
 taken for less than 25c for first inRer. fion. Cash must nr"ompany order.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-11-24
uSAND JURY AFTER SUB
TUTES FOR WHISKEY.

Cleveland. Miss, Nov. 2l.-In
regard to the sale of Pepisonal, and
'''aer similar proprietary medicines
winch are now being sold by vari-
ouS merchants and druggist in this
county as beverage. beg to ad-
wise that | have been advised by
Tue Attorney General that the sale
oi these drugs, as beverage by
uese merchants and druggist con-
satntes violation of the liquor
laws of this State. In accordance
"''n his opinion The Grand jury
a. 'ais place which IA, jus -
Jul hta gave 10 each OF the n4ef-
wants And druggis, or this side Of
'ne county andling sns stuff.
twenty tour houfs in which 10 pack
W aud return all OF It they had on
hand, provided hey assured the
o'and Jury that they wou,d not
ssh any more ot'it in thej.. lture.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-11-24
BIDS WANTED.

Pursuant to an order of the board
of supervisors of Bolivar county.
Mississippi, passed and entered Of
record at regular meeting of said
board, begun and held at the court
house in the town Of Roseda1e, in
the 1st judicial district of said
county, on Monday, Oct. 1st,
1917. notice is hereby given that
the undersigned clerk of said board
will, until the hour of IL clock
noon of Monday, the 5th day Of
Oct. 1917. same being the
first Monday in said month, receive
sealed bids, at his Office in Cleve-
land, Miss. for the following
materials and supplies for the road
working outfits of the county, to-
wit:
Corn, oats, hav and mixed feed.
In carload quantities and less than
carload quantities, to be delivered
at any point in Bolivar county.
Miss.
The board of supervisors reserves
the right to reject any aud all bids.
This 1st day of Oct. 1917.
P. B. WOODLAND. Clerk.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-11-24

In compliance with this order of
the Grand Jury every merchant
and druggist in the Second Dis
trict returned all of these drinks
or drugs and agreed not to sell any
more. We have had two killings
traceable directly to the use of
Pepisonal Please see to it that
every merchant aud druggist in
your district is advised that
proceedings will brought against
him for the violation Of the
State Liquor laws if he presists in
the sale of Pepisonal and similar
proprietary drinks.
Yours Very Truly.
CHAS CLARK,
County Attorney.