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The state herald., 1917-06-08
CHANGES IN TRADE
End Of War Sure to See Many
Of Importance.
Time Now to Study Conditions a.
They Are Likely to Exist After
the confllet-country Must
Be Prepared.

The tariff commission Is busy. An
nouncement is made that two Of the
members will make an investigation
of foreign trade, going as far us Japan.
while the others will look into trade
conditions here at home us affected by
the war.
Trade everywhere, in America. Eu-
rope, and Asia, Is In such a state Of
disorder at present, statistics gathered
now would not answer for thorough
revision of the tariff. Not until the
war Is over, and the future is at least
Indicated. will 1t be possible for the
commission to meet the larger ends Of
Its existence.
The object of the commissions ac-
tvity Is to ascertain how far-reach-
Ing trade dislocations are, and what
steps are likely toward operating un-
der the new conditions that will con-
front the world when hostilitles cease.
Whatever those conditions may be,
we should study them promptly. We
must meet them in some way, and, of
N'e''Nf WAN hAt VIC" va piohtihb "
them. We want more trade. We are
preparing merchant marine for the
purpose of carrying our goods to the
purchasers. We shall encounter as
rival bidders the nations now locked In
armed struggle In Europe; and there
Is promise that they will soon be In
business fettle again after the last shot
has been fired.
Great changes of every sort, but par
dcularly In trade, impend. Much OF
the old order has passed or Is passing.
Theories Of government. theories of
economics, theories Of many kinds
have been scrapped. A committee OF
the whole on the state of the world
would be n useful tribunal, and have
Its hands full.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
EUROPE FOR CLEAN MOVIES
Foreign Countries Are Buying Much
Film From America, but Suggest
Change In Its Character.

Europe is buying more motion pie
ture film from America than ever be-
fore. This Is an excellent branch of
our export trade. 1T does not take
much raw material. 1t gives employ
ment to many grades Of labor from
the rough to the highest grade. 1t dis
tributes money through all the stages
of Its progress from the crude product
to the finished.
Europe finds In the ''movIe" bit OF
relief. Of relaxation from the long
strain and horror Of war. II wants
American pictures, but what an indict-
ment OF American morals is contained
In the report Of our vice consul, David
G. Kerr, stationed mt Birmingham.
England. who notifies the secretary OF
commerce that "the only recommendn-
ton offered by renting agents as to any
improvements desired In American
films is n request for 'less Of the sex
ual problem! We are so hnbitunted
to seeing indecent plays. suggestive
''movics" and women In scant drnpery
TINT we have lost the proper sense Of
proportion morally. LESS OF the sex
ual problem" says Europe. The mes
sage Is good one from a people who
are being made better. cleaner. truer
a. they are tried In the FIRE Of war
Financial America.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Party True to II, Past.

When the records Of this war are
written, the Republican party will
have reason to be proud Of what Is
written therein. Republican leaders
have sternly repressed NIL attempts to
capitalize the national crisis into pol
itics. They have refused to force the
administration to form coalition cab
met, refused to upbraid the admins.
tration for Its political bias against
General Wood and Colonel Roosevelt
withheld criticism Of the Democratic
packing Of congressional committees
playing for sectional favors and
schemIng for advantages In the mill
tary organization.
The Republican party today. as nifty
years ago. is national. patriotic. What
ever sins may be laid on Its doorstcps
II can never be said that In any quar-
rel or crisis with foreign nation the
party has failed to be for the country
with all Its heart.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
TarIn Schedules inefficient.

We shall have only ourselves to
blame II we stand Idly by while foreign
manufacturers not only shut US out OF
their markets. but invade our own.
Ours IL the greatest market In the
world. We should see TINT our mnnu.
fncturcrs nrc not at disadvantage In
their own field. The present tnriff
schedules nrc neither rnIslng the funds
needed for governmental expenditures.
nor nrc they safeguarding our own In.
dustrics.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
LIFT YOUR CoRNs
OFF WITH FINGERS
How to loosen q tender corn
or eallus % Il lifts out
without pain.

Let folks step on your feet hereafter;
wear shoes size smaller II you like,
for corns will never again send electric
sparks of pain through you, according
to this Cincinnati authority.
He says that few drops of drug
called freezone, applied directly upon
a tender, aching corn, instantly re-
lieves soreness, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, lifts right out.
This drug dries at once and simply
shrlvels up the corn or callus without
even irritating the surrounding skin.
A small bottle Of freezone obtained
at any drug store will cost very little
but will positively remove every hard
or soft corn or callus from ones feet.
If your druggist hasn't stocked this
new drug yet, tell him to get small
bottle Of freezone for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
The state herald., 1917-06-08

the southern part of this continent The corn from
which the cake is made is first slightly parched
and then pounded to fine dust. The cakes are
fakellke and not much thicker than wrapping
paper. They are carried In small bags thrown
over the shoulders of the hardy Indians
Totopztil Is dry and crumply and yet delicious I'D
flavor as well as sustaining in its qualities. The
biscuit and crackers of civilization are tame IN
flavor ms compared with this aboriginal provender.
Corn Hourishes in the fertile bottom of the mid
die West, under the lee Of the mesas or Arizonn
and even In regions of the Northwest where until
recently II had hard time to escape the frost.
One of the greatest gifts which the Indians be-
slowed upon the world was this grnin OF gold
The general impression is that the redskin was
merely hunter, when in reality he wns walking
governmental agricultural station. II Is one OF the
favorite outdoor pastimes Of the Indians OF the
Southwest to laugh at the government agricultural
experts who have from time to time been sent out
there to teach them how to grow corn.
The IuiIans profess great interest md not to
sppear unapprcclatve. they used to plant corn
matches alongside those Of the federal apostles OF
modern farming. The government corn came up
bright and green and soon withered away, while
that OF the Indians hourished like weeping willows
NV the rivers brink. The Indians In order to
avoid the killing dryness often lodged the kernels
three and four feet below the surface in the bottom
Of holes made by their planting sticks. Hence the
development Of the deepgrowing corn which often
raises only its ears above the surface The corn
or maize is essentially tropical plant which had
its origin In Mexico md wns adapted to this
climate by the Indians
The agricultural secrets Of the Mnndnn Indians
have recently been applied In the Dnkotns with
such success TINT the domain Of the tassei-
crowned King Corn hns been much extended. The
introduction Of the Indian methods have made II
possible for the farmers to grow corn which can
be harvested within 90 days after II In planted and
thus escape the frosts which would ruin II even
In Its maturity.
Corn. therefore, should be nm idenl food for both
the soldiery and the civil population. for II now
may be raised abundanty In practically every part
Of the country Vast tracts could be devoted to the
grain and many crops could be harvested. In win.
ter the Americans could learn the value Of the
bog and hominy Of the invor Of that delectabie
compound Of cornmeal md pigs head. known A.
scrapple ind could eat with zest fried mush and
corn cnkes The summer would bring them corn
-four and polenta and many other foods derived
from the yellow cereal.
The state herald., 1917-06-08

fast foods but long before the days Of cartons and
bright labels the Indians were making corn dishes
which for delicacy Of flavor and dietetic value put
the products Of this modern day to shame They
also constructed napjacks which literally melted
In the mouth.
The tortillas Of the Central American countries
are form OF corn which appeals TO travellers. The
fortllla is made Of corn -four md Ia first cousin
Of the pancake. Before II coos II is rolled up and
surprise party put inside II. usually little high.
seasoned meat 1t Is then kept for future use.
favorite breakfast in the Central American coun.
tries consists Of two tortillns which have been
heated before the fire. They and cup OF coffee
are enough to satisfy even the hungriest Indian.
TOtopztil tastes much better than It sounds II
Is very thin light wafer made by the Indians In
The state herald., 1917-06-08
General Woods Iransferenee.

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood was not
transferred from the department Of
the East to the new md much less
important department Of the South.
east. because he had not proved de-
cided success In NIL Of his assignments.
Why was he humillnted by sending
him from New York. where he Is need.
ed. to Charleston, where the newest
brigadier general would answer the
purposci
1t hns the odor OF chcnp political
play; very cheap one. The public
will want TO know why so seemingly
lncxcusable military move was made
at time when the clouds Of war were
threatening storm.
The state herald., 1917-06-08

the highest officer In army ut present, hns two
silver stnrs.
The campaign hats-broad-brimmed felt hnts
with siif brns-nfYord another clue TO the arm
TO which the wenrer belongs. The hnts Of NIL en-
listed men are alike. but the hat cord around the
crown reveals by Its color the branch bf the serv
ice TO which the man belongs blue cord signl-
bes Infantry. yellow cord cavalry, and red cord
artillery, either coast or field. The men Of the
qunrtermnster's corps have bun. the engineering
corps red md white. the signal corps orange md
white. and the hospital corps maroon md white
hnt cords. officers Of NIL branches wcnr gold and
black hat cords, the insignia their collars being
the only Indications OF rank.
The insignia Of the qunrtcrmnstcr's corps is n
winged wheel crossed by n key nnd sword. Of the
engineering corps three tnrrets. md Of the signal
corps crossed flags. There nrc n few other en-.
blems. but these nrc the most important.
In addition Ia the Int cords used In the scr,icc
there nrc frequently seen on the streets the red
white md blue cords Of the men who have been
nj 1'lntisbdrg or other camps, but who nro not
actually In the service. The homcdcfense men
wear green and white hat cords and slntccolored
uniforms TO distinguish them from the regunrs
New York Sun.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Tariff Duties.

Most Of the tnrifY duties now levied
nre partly protective In character
that Is, large part Of the goods on
which the duty is placed are produced
In this country. and on these. the
manufacturer collects the tarifi. not
the government. This is notoriously
the case with most cotton and wooden
goods. with iron and steel manufac-
lures, and with sugar. To increase
the tnriff on these merely increases
the amount which the wool trust. the
steel trust. the sugar trust and the
New England mill trust can gouge out
Of the American consumer: the govern
ment gets results only from the small
residue Of such wares which we are
still bringing In from other countries.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Work for the President.

The presidents Job Just now ns mnn.
necr Of the American wnr team is 20
sec TINT the right men nrc put In the
right places; TINT the shnrpshootcrs
ns he suggests. bc not kept nt work on
the trip.hnmmcrs OF the steel mills,
while expert machine men nrc sent to
the firing line. Registration will dis.
close Just where every man belongs,
mud II will then bc for tho manager 10
pick his war men and his fnrm men
md his shop men nnd his fnctory mon.
and TO keep them all working in
unison.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
HEAL ITCHING SKINS
With cutieura Soap and Ointment
They Heal When Others Fall.

Nothing better, quicker, safer, sweet
er for skin troubles of young and old
that itch, burn, crust, scale, torture
or dlsngure. Once used always used
because these super-creamy emolllents
tend to prevent little skin troubles be-
coming serious. II used daily.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The state herald., 1917-06-08
Explained.

Father. will you kindly enlighten
me as to the meaning Of the express
sion financial Hurryr" asked the boy
who had had highbrow streak In his
makeup.
Certainly. son." answered his sire.
IA financial furry Is the condition your
mother ia in when there is bill COL
lector Mt the door and she can't find
her purse"
The state herald., 1917-06-08
PROTESTS OF ESTEEM.

"is BlIgelns n pntrlotr'
II don't know. lie snys he loves his country "
''rhnt ought TO settle H."
well he snys he loves his family. too n he
doesn't trent his country nny better ,hnn he does
his family doubt whether his love for country
will mike much difference"
The state herald., 1917-06-08
EXPENSIVE INTELLECT.

sold Bosicly snys he hns miliion.dollnr brain"
observed the mnn who wns alwnys picking up
choice bits of information
"Iies quite right nnav srvd the other: ut
would cost him fully TINT much TO fnd ou, what's
the mnttcr with H."
The state herald., 1917-06-08

isfaction out of n good cry rs n man
does out of good laugh.
The state herald., 1917-06-08

Some 200 female textile workers
have been deported from Client by
the German authorities.
The state herald., 1917-06-08

HE farmers of the United States
are on the firing line Of the great
war today. Their plows are worth
many cannon. The seed they sow
Is worth regiments Of men.
For no army can fight without
food and no nation can sustain war
without food. The allies, our allies.
are beginning to feel the pinch Of
want, not In the same degree m the
people Of central Europe, but that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
Amazing Power of Bon- Opto
 To Make Weak Eyes Strong Doctor Says 1t Strengthens Eyesight 50 per cent in One
 Weeks Time in Many Instances

able time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of eyer getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by the use of this prescription at home. Go to any active drug store and get bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in fourth of glass of water and let it dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start, and inflammation and rcdnesst will quickly disappear. If your eyes bother you even little it is your duty to take steps to save them now before it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have saved their sight if they had cared for their eyes ill time.
 :, Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted. said: Yes, the Bon-Opto prescription is truly wonderful eye remedy. Its constituent ingredients are well known to eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed by them. have used ik very sue eyes were strained through overwork or misflt glasses. can highly recommend it in case of weak. wateTy. aching. smarting. itching. burn ing eyes. red lids. blurred vision or for eyes in wind. It is one of the very few preparations feel should be kept on hand for regular use in almost every family" Bon-Opto, referred to above. is not patent medicine or a secret remedy. It is an ethical preparation. the for mula being printed on the package. The man ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen cyesisht 30 per cent tn one week 's time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist and is sold in this city by
 Golfers Drug Store and other druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
\ Free > Prescription You Can Fl Filled and Use at Home

Victims of eye strain and other eye weaknesses and those who wear glasses will be glad to know that according to Dr. Lewis there is real hope and help for them. Many whose eyes were failing say they have had their eyes restored by this remarkable prescription and many who once wore glasses say they have thrown them away. One man says, after using it: T was almost blind. Could not see to read at all Now l can read every thing without my glasses, and my eyes do not hurt any more. At night they would pain dreadfully. Now they feel fine all the time. It was like miracle to me-" A lady who used it says: "The atmos- phere seemed hay with or without glasses, but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear \ can read even fine print without &lasses.' Another who used it says: II was bothered with eye strain caused by overworked, tired eyes, which induced fierce headaches. have worn glasses for several years, both for distance and work, and without them I could not read my own name on an envelope or the type writing on the machine before me I can do both now and have discarded my long distance glasses altogether. I can count the futtering leaves on the trees across the street now, which for several years have looked like dim green blur to me I cannot express my joy at what 1t has done for me-
 It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
RIVER RATE CASE TO
 COME UP TOMORROW

A case of importance to Birmingham will be tried in Montgomery tomorrow morning at o'clock when the petition of the Birmingham Civic association against the Southern and other roads will be heard.
 This petition seeks to have the freight rates from Birmingham to Cordova and Maxine, both points on the Warrior river so lowered that it will be more practi- cable to ship commodities to and from Birmingham by this river At the present rates the petition contends it is nearly impossible for Birmingham merchants to use the Warrior for transporting goods but if the freight rates were lowered the river might be used at a great saving President James Weatherly Secretary J B. Babb and others from the association will attend the hearing. which will be before the Alabama public service com mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06

name in nomination for the office, which
 is the stepping stone to higher preferment in the order MT. Black has had wide Pythian experience, acting as secretary and assistant to Grand Chancellor Her. man H. Beck during his term of office, 1909 to 1910, visiting many points in the state, taking prominent part in ex- employing the work of the order. For the past six years he has acted as chair- man of the judiciary committee of the grand lodge, passing on many legal ques- tions of vital importance to the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

Petrograd, May 6.-(Via London. 1.-The newspapers. liberal and socialist, com ment on yesterdays settlement as a gerat victory for democracy. At the same time they counsel moderation and the pre- servation of good relations with the pro- visional government in the interests of internal peace. Maxim Gorlxy's Novaia Zhizn says
 The experiment government was a failure. Democracy should feel satisfied. But valuable time has been lost and the country is nearer wreck.
 Democracy whose desire is peace which is the only safety for the country. must not be passive. It's duty is not only to prevent repetition of experiments like that of April 2s, but it must insist upon immediate further steps by the government toward peace. new pro gramme of peace without annexation or indemnity must be offered in the nea, future by the allies and requested by the government In the name of the Russian people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
JOFFRE AND VIVIAN LEAVE CHICAGO FOR TOUR ID WESTWARD
Kansas City Will Be Visited. Last Day in Windy City Was One of Continu-
 ous Ovation

Chicago May 4.-Marshal Joffre, Former Premier Viviani and the distinguished party bade good-by to Chicago at wildly enthusiastic mass meeting tonight and departed for Kansas City where they are due tomorrow. They will stop at St. Louis tomorrow night and visit Springfield, H., Monday.
 Marshal Joffre's first appearance today was in the streets leading to the Art in institute, where he attended a reception This function was closed to the public. He was given an ovation later when he appeared as the center of attraction of a military parade The line of march was so damned with spectators that entrance and exit to big office buildings and hotels along the route was shut off and all traffic was blocked
 Luncheon was served at the University of Chicago and at o'clock the big pub lie event of the visit began at the big amphitheatre at the stock yards. Here Marshal Joffre made his first formal set address. Other speakers were NJ. Yiviani, Charles Gates Daws, Gov F. o. Lowden and Raymond Robbins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
SERVICE IS PERMANENT

uon does not lust after the strengthen ing of its power abroad at the exnense of other nations; it's aim is not to sub- Jugate or humisiate anyone. In the name Of the higher principles of equity, the Russian people have broken the chains Which fettered the Polish nation, but it will not suffer that it's own country shall emerge from the great struggle hunniI- lated or weakened in it's vital force
 In referring to the penalties and guarantees essential to durable peace. the provisional government had in view the reduction of armaments the estab- iishments of international tribunals, ct cetera
 This explanation will be communi- sIIeUe uSgsIoJ Jo ,IsasIulm sul Gu psleo 10 the ambassadors of the allied powers..s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-06
MEETINGS FORBIDDEN

Petrograd. May 5.-(via London) )-In consequence of the disorders which oc- cured yesterday in Petrograd the ex- ecutive committee of the council of workingmen's and soldiers delegates has decided unanimously to forbid all public meetings and demonstrations for the next two days. Any one who incites the people to take part in any demonstrations or fires a shot will be regarded as a traitor to the cause of the revolution. The com mittee will submit to the council for in vestigation the causes leading to the firing of shots in the streets of Petrogra6 yesterday.
 The executive committee has placarded the streets with proclamation caifrng to the people to maintain calm. order and discipline and calling upon the soldiers not to go out carrying arms and to obey only orders bearing the official signature of the executive council. The proclama- rtion also appeals to the workmen and soldiers not to take part in public meet ings or demonstrations while carrying arms.