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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26

The Kaiser has a chance TO make
real progress toward peace in the
coming negotiations with Russia, but
he will fail just the same as Ger
many always fails in diplomacy be-
cause the tremendous German
official conceit does not allow an I'M
derstanding of the mind of other ma
tions. Surprising the Kaiser and his
ministers should make Russia a real
peace offer; including freeing the
Dardanelles and the Bosphorus TO
Russian commerce without the mem
ace offfortlfeatiohs to even threaten
future, dsyeloBnent, a free Poland,
not undercth thumb Of German am,
tition5 aaretdnl sof theV millions 6f
Rus sian PRISONERS, and money and
help in thee rehabilitation of Russia
-siipposing the Kaiser should do all
fhis-which he will not-he would
make friends of the Russian people
and would start o. tha road tpSqrd
peacen instead Of doing these, things.
1t maN DE expected tfiatnthe0 Kaiser
will chang I6fftBiaIl e7ffe new
terfit6fyyg h. Bq9taa n tRsi est st. and.
tryl to- sets syewtAipg he4 9anv feF+
mighty litlie inb sretlHm ItfiS the
German heiftsal seontition, RATHER
than Vi GsEma9 5pilitarsm99 that
brought on the war and blocks the
earnest desire OF 9aan iietions Cor
peace ~ is TINS 1 mental attitude
that lenders German diplomacy so
coarse and bungling and has made
Germany the outlaw nation Of the
world
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
. Declares Fish sunbptnt.

..,ci A patient angler was fishing from o.
r,jettya Il seaside resort and1t@o WISH
tors We're watching him. Most Of the
fish caught were fiat fish, and the two
Watchers began to argue why the fish
We're brown on one side and white on
The other. One suggested that the
fish We're originally all White, but that,
sleeping on their backs in the mud,
they had become so soiled that it
wouldn't wash off.
This was so ridiculed by the other
man that, angrily, he bet any amount
that his theory was correct.
Upon the case being put to the
angler, he remarked: You are entire
iy wrong. The real cause of one side
being brown is that the fish have been
swimming so long with their backs
uppermost that they have got sun
burnt"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26

AS usual when man cannot get a
message before tribunal he can get
a hearing through the newspapers
and Mr.. Hoover has had to resort to
this good old method Mr.. Hooyer's
statement on the sugar situation
which he tried unsuocessfully, to get
before the Senate committee inyesti-
eating the sugar shortage, was made
public at Washington last night by
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
keepIna rhe QUALITY up.

LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE,
the World-Famous Cure for Colds
and Grip, is now 30c per box On &C
count of the advance in the price of
the six different Medicinal, Concen-
trated Extracts and Chemicals con
tanned in LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
NINE, it was necessary to increase
the price to the Druggist 1t has
stood the test for a Quarter of
Century. 1t Is used by every Civlli-
zel Nation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
Woman,s Riahts.
Grave on her monumental pile ~

Grave on her monumental pile:
She won from vice. by virtues
smile aIsp5 a1i
Her dazzling CROWN her sceptered
~ throne. pAa4 r4s s1H2i26 1tiasnaoh
81 Aftteections wreath, q Happy home, !
The right to- Worship deep and pure
y To bless the. orphans feed the poor;
Last at theie0ss to mourn her Lord.
First at the tomb TO hear His word
TO fold an angels Wings below sy,
Y And hover DER theneQuch OF wee;fs
70 nurse the bethlehem babe so
mn sweet y.iuoi4oA 70 7srolssIsnsncJ
The right1torfit at jesus feet
no form sthpIiiud ternbafstng fbloomg
hdThe ii0aryoRead Ritlf9oy toycro@h,
fIf short, the right to work and pray,
TO point TO Heaven and lead0 the
90 waypp Mary Baker Eddy 1875.
mn s5ns Of, the Sock. e
The hours !, spent on thee, dear
., Sock -oye - Yo457r s4-fe sF
az Are as a. string of pnrls to mes 81
4. NopHt lilc'H o'cirf w .tle p" cary
clock, 5|tea ls
My rosary, my rosary
First two knit, then two purl
And round the leg | slowly reel;
Now joyful paeans to the heavens
hurl,
I've turned the heel,
Oh, knotted ends that scratch and
burn,
Oh, stitch that dropped, uneven
low;
kiss each blight, and strive at last
To learn.
To reach the toe. o Lord, to reach
thu toe. 4a at
.GE4 r-.4------As,ctQ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
Wise men of the East,

West, North and South are providing
life incomes for their dependents.
You should do likewise. Investigate
and secure one of our Monthly In
come policies. National Life ms.
Co. of VT (Mutual) Earle S. Kins-
ley, General Agent, Mead Building,
Rutland, Vermont.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
L. YOU do your own

insurance, your widow will do her
own work. If you can't insure for
as much as you wish, insure for as
much as you can. Consult us in re-
gard to the income advantage of our
policies National Life ms. Co., of
VT. (Mutual) Earle S. Kinsley,
General Agent, Mead Building, Rut-
land, Vermont am
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26

"Some men," said Uncle Eben, us so
smart dat when dey gifts through talk
in you don't feel helped none. You
;5es' feels kind O. lonesome an ignor-
ant"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
To cure a COLD in One pay

To Cure Cod IN One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES
signature is on each box. goo.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-26
RAW :EslEssI

Wanted all kinds OF Raw FGrs. /
Highest New York prices psid byE
New, Y ok buyer every Saturday at
at l3s CHURCH ST. 00SlCKl
FALLs, n, " II Robsr,sonll
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
STOCKS AND BONDS

New York, December 23.-Cumulative
evidence that a successful conclusion
of the war must involve greater strain
on this countrys resources and increased
apprehension regarding impending domes-
tic problems arising from that conflict
accounted for the further serious depre-
citation of values on the stock exchange
last week.
Part of this loss was recovered later,
the rally being accompanied by peace
rumors Especially significant, from the
bankers viewpoint, was the substantial
rebound in foreign bonds, notably Eng
lish and French issues.
1t has been definitely determined that
the railroad situation is to be the sub
ject of special message to Congress
after the holidays. Wall street continues
to fear drastic measures.
Additional trade restrictions were I'M
plied by reports that the administration
intends to ask legislation for absolute
control of such commodities as coal, iron
and oils. The fuel shortage had seriously
curtailed production of finished iron anc
steel and offers new problems to the la
Dor situation.
These disturbing conditions were sup
plemented by an unfavorable crop out
look the government reporting low
condition of winter wheat In the race o.
the largest acreage ever planted.
Increase in the local federal reserve
discount rates places that bank on th'
same level with it's associates. Smaller
bank clearings indicate business contrac-
ton at what often has been the mos
active period of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
COTTON

New Orleans, Decemb err 23.-At its high
est levels this week the local cotton
market was about a cent a pound up,
on the strongest months. The high prices
were reached Friday. Closing prices
showed net gains for the week of 81 to
81 points.
The buying was based mainly on per-
sistently favorable spot accounts and on
the small ginning returns issued by the
census bureau. The total ginned to De-
cember 10 Of 10,142S5S bales was quite
generally accepted, on the long side' al
least, as confirmation of the recent crop
estimate of 10,949,000 bales by the depart
ment of agriculture.
The interior told Of a good inquiry Tor
actual cotton, which demand was me'
by firmness of spot owners. Localiy, lhe
price of spots was sent up to within an
eighth of a cent a pound of the hignest
of the season.
While considerable holiday liquidation
appeared, it did not come out IN the
volume expected and, therefore, bearish
traders consider that the coming week
is likely to see evening up or impor-
lance The American markets Will De
closed only Tuesday, although the Liver
nool market will not open until THURSDAY
morning. More or less liquidation Will
be natural Monday but after the hohday
If is probable the trade will follow spo'
and war news more than anything else
Wednesday will be first notice DAY ioi
January and spot people are OF the oplh.
ION that tenders will result. Traders on
the long side are confident the notices
will be quickly stopped. Toward tn'
end of the week qufes tone is proea'
HE because of the New Years holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
IRON AND STEEL

New York, December 23-Some improve
ment in railroad transportation service
in the last few days, resulting from more
favorable weather, has benefited steel
manufacturers. The Cleveland plant of
the American Steel and Wire company.
after being down for nine days, resumed
operations last Tuesday The United
States Steel corporation, which is not
wholly dependent upon common carriers,
has Jared better than most steel COM
panfes, and is producing steel ingots at
the rate of IS per cent of capacity. Steel
mill operations are still intermittent.
however, and the outlook for sustained
increased output is not satisfactory.
1t is estimated that between 30 and 60
per cent of capacity of steel plants is
occupied with government work. The
army ordnance department has distribu-
ted additional orders for 100000 tons of
shell steel. The emergency fleet cor
poration has ordered 1900 tons of rivets.
The navy has placed several contracts
for valves The navy also continues to
buy machinery for arsenals and navy
yards
Structural work is more active. Orders
placed the past few days amount to 1900
tons. two-thirds of which is for govern
ment work. The government is asking
for 600 tons of armor plate for army
tractors now being built.
Demand for pig iron is far in excess
of furnaces capacity but new contracts
aggregating 10000 tons, have been placed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
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.
Orders solicited for the purchase and
sale of Cotton end Cotton Seed OIL for
future delivery. Special attention and
spot cotton for delivery. Correspond
ence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Small waterpower Of Alabama

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
At the present time we hear great
deal said about the conservation OF
food and various other articles, but
little do we hear about the conser-
vation of small water powers" In
fact this is subject which very few
people have put any thought upon
whatever and at the mentioning OF the
subject, trying to interest parties
most people are willing to remain ls-
norant. thus continuing to shun the
opportunity for such an investment.
There are three kinds of natural ma
terial resources in the conservation OF
which the world must take cognizance
of and more especially should the
United States and our allies at the
present time use drastic means along
all lines of conservation in order to
win the war within the next three
years.
The nonrenewable resources, such as
coal, ore, OIL gas, phosphates. mag
anese, etc. in which utilization, even
though without any waste, necessarily
difninishes the supply for future gen
erations.
forests, require considerable time for
complete renewal and any utilization
of such resources diminishes the store
available for our immediate successors
but time will replace the loss for fu-
ture generations
Water power being different and
having several peculiar characteristics
may be classed by itself. Flowing wa
ter which is a free gift from our
Creator to man, and which may be had
for the taking. is, generally speaking,
perpetual.
If water power is not utilized it is
wasted with no good results to any
body and instead of restriction as with
other classes, the greatest possible
use should be advocated.
The necessary industries of the
country require enormous quantities
| of coal and the transportation facil-
tiles are overtaxed, SO strong effort
should be made at once to utilize the
country's water power.
Alabama is wonderfully blessed with
numerous small streams where from
veIoped and the number of large
streams are many indeed compared
with most other states.
Small streams which can find enough
storage to produce so horse power 10
hours day for manufacturing pur-
poses is saving fuel at the rate OF
nearly 400 tons a year and thereby
rendering a great service to the cause
of coal conservation.
We have today in our state over
500 water power developments rang
ing from six to fifty horse power and
over 80 developments ranging from 30
to 200 horse power, and this is only
a beginning. because the future pos
sibiltv for large and small water
power developments in Alabama is
really great. We are now witnessing
the great project at Muscle Shoals
which will ultimately generate so per
cent more horse power than is now
produced at Niagara Falls.
| AS fuel is scarce and many power
| stations are greatly Inconvenience in
getting their coal supply, it seems to
be the proper time to loosen up re-
! striction all down the line and to use
| public authority so far as possible to-
encourage the development and utili
cation of every bit of over
! viii san Se commandf
/ WILLIAM .-9z LIE.
b a4angAsm December 20. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
LAND WANTED
Piersol Confesses Having
Murdered Baby Lloyd Keet

Springfield, Mo-. December 23.-Claude
G.. Riersol, who was recently sentenced
to serve IS years in the Missouri peni-
tertiary for the abdoucrion Of Baby
Lloyd Keet, and now is charged with
the infants murder, has made confess
sion to Sheriff Ward Mackey of Webster
county, the sheriff announced last night.
The confession implicated several per-
sons now under arrest and others who
have been mentioned from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
Verdicts Returned

San Antonio, Tex. December 23.-ver-
diets in the cases of Is negroes Of the
Twenty-fourth infantry, charged with the
death Of E. M. Jones at Houston in the
riots there August 20 last, were returned
this afternoon by the courtmartial at
Fort Sam Houston. As was the case
with the courtmartial of other negroes OF
Twentv-fourth infantry, the verdicts
will be kept secret until reviewed by
sss ent judge advocate and Brig
adler General J. w. RuelSman, depart
ment commander.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
BUSINESS CHANGES

-~~>~-SNOC~~rs~~~s~~~~
W ANTED--Forty men and women
with 800 each to put in PROPOSE
ton that will bring them about 500
month profit. Don't lay this aside,
but investigate this at once, for we
are open for thorough investigation.
You don't have to put in one cent
until you are thoroughly satisfied
we have what we claim. 1t will pay
you to borrow the money, if you
haven't it. If you let this pass, then
blame no one but yourself for hav-
ing hard time. Address X-66. care
Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

w A N T E D - Registered
pharmacist to manage up
to-date drug business; good
salary to right man; all
correspondence S strictly
confidential. Address R-52,
Care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
Up to Him

From the Peoples Home Journal.
Bachelor-"Does your wife ever admit
that you're boss in the house2"
Henpeck-"Only at night when she
thinks she hears burglars downstairs"
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misunderstanding salesman to travel
southern territory for manufacturing
concern; man must be exempt from
draft and able to produce results; po-
sition pays good salary and travelling
expenses and open January 1. If quail
ified see manager, 1916 Jefferson Co
Bank Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

GRAPHITE land for sale; will sell
cheap cash or stock; veins ara
opened up and ore analysed; an ideal
site for plant. Reply. Y-66. care
Age-Herald.
FOR SALE--Lot 45x90 feet, on 18th
ave-, s., between 18th and goth sts;
half block of car line; beautiful lot
for small bungalow. Address Z-53,
care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


FOR SALE--S10,000 will
buy the northwest corner
I'd ave. and 10th ST., 50X90;
2-story brick store on
property. A. A. Adams &
Co., 2120 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

BE sure and see us this week about a
better position next year. We have
good positions for high grade men. If
qualified, see Manager Inter-American
Co., 1216-17 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg.
Main 1856.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED-Energetic young man for
clerical position; must be exempt from
draft and write legible hand; good sal
airy, with advancement. 1916 Jefferson
Co. Blk. Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
ROOMS WANTED


WE are having many calls daily for de-
sirable rooms or boarding places. Why
not list with us and let us send them
to you? Birmingham Sub Rental Agen-
cy. Steiner Bank Bldg. Main 941.
WANTED-Room and board. or light
housekeeping rooms, furnished, for
man, wife and 5-year-old child; must
be desirable. Address W. z. Norris,
care White company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

TED-Experienced bookkeeper for
position with corporation, must be
capable of handling heavy position;
good salary 1916 Jefferson Co. Bank
building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED-Experienc white lunch
counter man; first and second colored
hotel cooks; blacksmith (white), fur
mace work; colored day laborers, $3.50
day, pay every two weeks; coal load
ers, machine runners, coke pullers,
jobs now open, and will send you to
them. Employment Office, 3O6 N. goth
ST., near Terminal Station, Birming-
ham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

MEN wanted; learn barber trade;
taught quickly, cheaply, thoroughly
Earn while learning. Write Moler
Barber College, 81 N. Forsyth, At
lanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

W. NTED-W ood patternmakers, DOC
to 58c per hour; so hours per week !;
open shop. American Steel Found
ries, 1000 Broadway, East st.
Louis, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
WANTED-SALESMEN

>-~~-~->~~~<>~<o.
ALESMEN-Article used in every
home splendid premium offer ia
grocer and consumer; splendid side
line for grocery statesmen through
jobber; samples free. Jumbo Blue
Co., Evansville. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
following schedule figures published information.
BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION BIRMINGHAnI TER
southern Railway System scnboard Air
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

IT, SIX Iall way systems which log
teal 3giong 4 the Rosario district Ar
gen as eeiap ise 1881 miles of track
age, Hss ~ one-half the mileage of
the repatiic. ~ the narrow-g gauge lines.
3o45 niles ace owned and operated BY
the tefis 2 acN eminent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

rst-class mechanical
craftsmen with experience in rolling
mill work; also structural craftsmen
for ore handling machinery; state full
detail of experience, age and salary
expected; location western Pennsylva-
MIA. Address V-65. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED-Shipping and receiving
clerk in wholesale grocery store;
also boy 16 to Is years to work in
stock; previous experience, if any,
and references must accompany ap-
plication, and state age, married or
single, otherwise application will re-
ceive no attention. Address T-66,
care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
FOR SALE

The old Valhermoso Springs (Ala.)
health resort and 40 acres or more;
: white and black sulphur, chalybeate
and freestone waters. White sulphur
unexcelled in United States; "a miles
east of Decatur, two and a half miles
from Tennessee river. Developments
at shoals make good proposition for
sanitarium or health resort
E. 7. Giers, Owner
P. O., Lacy Springs. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union
News Co. Terminal station.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED - Five hundred
good brick masons, white,
for work on government
nitrate plant, Sheffield,
Ala. Work to be started
February l, continuing 8
months. Apply by letter to
Chemical Construction Co.,
Charlotte, N. G.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED-Carpenter who can take
charge Of and build the Southland
bungalow in Birmingham. The
Southland Home Co., 704 Title Guar
antee Bldg, New Orleans. La.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
Market ReUieW

More Serious War Situation and Expectation of Fur
Their Drastic Industrial Regulation Causes Continued
Depreciation of Securities Values Slight I'm
, provement in Steel Trade Cotton Firm
Throughout Week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

FOR SALE-At a bargain, lease and
furniture of Groom cottage; thor
oughly modern; good neighborhood;
walking distance of town. Main
$3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTED--Meat cutter at once; first
good man gets the job; good place
for right man. c. T. Cook, 325 N.
18th St, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

WANTEiD-Man to take
ch ar ge of newspaper
routes; splendid PROPOSE
ton. Call circulation de-
partment. The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
AUTOMOBILES

S1|r~.~~~c9cSN~~c~@ s~N~-~~~~~o~~-~-~-~~~~
WANTED-Saxon owners
to know that they will find
Saxon service station at
213 S. Goth st. Experienced
Saxon mechanics. Genera
tors and self-starters re-
paired.
AUTO parts nickel plated like new.
S. M. Bernheim Co. 2023 1st ave.
Main 500.
STEARNS- KNIGHT S-cylinder club
roadster, absolutely good as new; been
driven about 1000 miles; bargain. Motor
Sales Corporation.
REAL ESTATE LOANS
AND PER CENT money to loan on
real estate anywhere in Greater Bir-
mingham. Clark-Malone Realty Co. 40i
North goth st.
WE negotiate loans and sell real estate.
Can handle desirable farm loans. NC
Connell, Anglin White, 1925 Sd ave.
MORTGAGE LOANS
We buy first mortgages, or negotiate new
loans, on Birmingham real estate; rates
reasonable; call and see US. Title Guar
antee Loan and Trust Co, Title Bldg.
Sd and YSt st.
WE negotiate mortgage loans at low
rates and buy mortgage paper. Leon
ard-Riley Co., T25 Woodward.
MORTGAGE LOANS.
on business. residence and farm property;
rates to per cent; prompt service.
JEMISON CO. oil Goth St
$1,000 TO LOAN on Birmingham real es-
tate for two or three years, as borrower
wishes, or part Of this amount; will
consider suburban property. Edward
c. Dugas. 2l27 Sd ave. Main 1888.