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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Silver-Tongued Indian Orators

The love of powwows and conventions which seems to go with democratic forms was as characteristic of our aboriginals as of us Whole villages would travel days to attend tribal conventionpewhich was always an occasion for speechmak- ing conducted by regular order of pro- cedure. Powhatan Is said to have in- stantly killed one of his young men for speaking out of his turn at confer ence with the English, and the confer ence was suspended only long enough to remove the body. But oratory was a highly developed art then
 Pleasing figures. apt illustrations and good stories were remembered with care and retailed by the local delegate to his home audience. Whenever an Amerind felt in his heart' that he had something to say he went about from village to village, featuring. It was usual to send an advance agent who "boosted' his fame as an orator and secured him an audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
COTTON

New Orleans, February A.-An advanc- ing tendency was held by the cotton market last week, although trading was close Thursday by the trible holiday, which followed. Prices at their best were 92 to 1l3 points up on contracts and the close showed net gains for the week of 79 to ST points. Spots were 100 points up on middling, which closed at slsSc as compared to the closing price on March of 3007c.
 The main underlying influence of the week was the strength of spots and the nervousness of shorts over the outcome of the March positions. March longs threatened to demand cotton for their contracts and first notice day for that month. Thursday, brought out tenders of only 200 bales, A covering movement of importance developed early in the week among shorts.
 The better freight and fuel conditions, as evidenced by the lifting of fuel re- strictions in all sections, and belief that the coming of warmer weather would greatly increase the movement of cotton from the south to the mills. encouraged the demand for long account and a fur the influence working for higher values was the continued delay to new crop preparations and increased signs of only a moderate acreage.
 Much was made on the weekend of the official statement that the supply Of ocean tonnage had passed it's low point. The market paid no attention to the rains in Texas, which partially re- lieved the long drouth In that state.
 This week the contest between shorts and longs in March will be watched with greater interest as will the spot demand which has given evidence of late of being on the increase.
 Weather conditions are bound to be factor in the situation from now on be- cause of the bearing on the new crop and also because of their effect on the moving of freight. It is claimed that spinners own large quantities of cotton in the south, which they will ship when freight embargoes are lifted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Blind Have Deck of Cards

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 Cards that have recently been devised top and bottom corners that reveal their identity. By placing his thumb over the letters, the blind man can tell what cards he holds nearly as quickly as the ordinary person. Dots form the letters. Two D. means that the card is the two of Diamonds; "J H." means the Jack of Hearts, and so on. At first the blind experience a little difficulty in reading tEe cards readily, but they soon become proficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Produce Exchange, Associafed Members Liverpool Cotton Association- Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton for delivery. Correspond enee invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
A Language Hoarder

From the Washington Star
 Harry Lauder said in one of his Red Cross appeals in Chicago.
 Give generously.ss Give lavishy. Give wastefully Don't be like the Scotch
 We Scotch are supposed to be thrifty even of speech There's a story about Peebles couple who had a boy that they believed to be a mute for up to his tenth year he never said word
 One day his father and he were at work in the hay field, and, getting thirsty, they made their way toward a jug of cold tea
 The father took the jug and began to drink. As he gulped the tea down slow ly the thirsty boy said:
 Make haste,"
 The father put down the jug in as- tonishment.
 Why, Tam he said. you're talkin'l Why didn't yet never speak sfore?'
 Naught for to say. said Tam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
DECATUR

Decatur, February 24.-(Special.)-C. N. Robinson and J. O. Harden, well-known farmers of Lawrence county, living near Hillsboro sold to Decatur cotton firms yesterday 200 bales of cotton at S2 cents a pound. This is the highest price cotton has brought in Decatur since the Civil war.
 Mir. Robinson sold 114 bales, averaging 525 pounds per bale He received for this cotton in round numberss S24,000.
 W. F. Henley of Indianapolis, Ind, has accepted the position as secretary of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and will enter upon his duties at once,
 MT. Henley is well pleased with the Twin Cites and think they have the making of a great city now that the government is developing Muscle Shoals.
 pr. F. P. Petty of Albany has been ordered by the government to report at Atlanta to take special training in the work of the medical advisory board. He left for Atlanta last night.
 The Morgan county exemption board has summoned 40 men to appear before them for examination next "Wednesday. These men belong to class one and will be examined to fill vacancies caused by number of men being discharged from Camp Pike and Camp Dodge for physical reasons.
 The remains of J. E. Mcbride, who died at Selma, arrived here last night and were taken to a local undertaker's parlors. The funeral services took place from St. Ann's Catholic church this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the intern ment followed in the city cemetery.
 For a number of years Mir Mcbride was manager of the Decatur Ice and Coal company here. A few years ago he went to Selma, where he had been manager of the electric light plant in that city.
 Mrs, Will w. Nelson and Mrs. T. T. Roberts are visiting their sister Mrs. Jesse Chantz at Inglenook. BirmingA ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
ew Portable Electric Light

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 No longer will it be necessary for workers in sewer telephone or electric conduit manholes to grope their way in the darkness or to burii their fingers with the exposed flames of candles or kerosene lamps. A large eastern electric con. cern has just brought out portable lighting outfit which weighs only 40 pounds and which is provided with two l2 candle power lamps which can be lighted at the same time for 10 con- secutive hours.
 The contrivance consists of small metal case inside of which is fitted lit- tie five-cell storage battery, which can be allowed to stand idle indefinitely in any condition of charge or discharge Both of the electric bulbs are on long cables and are provided with wire guards and metal shields to concentrate the light on the work being done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
w. E. Campbell
Cotton

Cotton Stocks. grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondent Shepard <. Gluck. New Orleans; E. W. Wagner S Co.,. New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges.
 616 and GIT Woodward BIdg.
 Telephone Main 6f4I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS Notice to Business Men To Stock or Territory for ' Sale
 anvassers Will Please Not AnSWer.)

Birmingham for a few days for the kple purpose of establishing exclusive gencies for an article that is uni ersal necessity. You buy direct from manufacturer and sell to consumer, haking over 100 per cent profit
 representatives are earning from s20 S1p0 per day. Initial investment, ssuo nd up, owing to trade you wish to erve Can be handled in connection ith your present business with little or additional expense.
 5position is gilt-edge, and stands the cid test, which we invite you to make, r fact if you are the man we want, we will help you make it.
 answering, address H. C., care Tut 3wiler hotel giving your present busi- hess and town or city you wish to fig klre on, and appointment will be made For interview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
$. R. Stewart & Co.

401-2 Woodward Bldg., Birmingham, An. Cotton, stocks, bonds. grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor respondents Jno. F. Clark & Go. Direct private wire, contibhous quotations.
 Phone Main 687 w. |. PHELPS. MET.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
HELP WANTED MALE

kACHINISTS-vertica boring mill oper- ators, lathe, planer, shaper and milling machine men. First-class men only need apply; eight-hour day; no labor trouble; best of wages and railroad fare Erefunded after 90 days service. Phys teal examination required at employ ment office. This Is steady year-round employment, and an opportunity TOT good men to receive compensation in accordance with their abilit5s s Com. knunicate with the Goodyear Tire $
 Rubber Co.,, Akron, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
The Eternal Feminine

From the Baltimore American
 'I asked the young lady speaker in the debate why the logic of that side appealed to her.
 What did she say?''
 "She said. Because. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
FARMS WANTEn
FOR RENT

s35-New, modern. bungalow; South Highlands; 5 rooms, bath and sleeping porch; polished oak floors; handsomely papered; bath grates and furnace. Apply to
 H. M. ROBERTSON
 POPS First Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
UR WANT AID VIII % SE5PsfDf SS THE
HELP WANTED MALE


 WANTED-Chief clerk. experienced Ii handling large office force, for position with corporation to take charge of office with about 30 in force to handle; salary, $l75 per month. If qualified, see manager, 1216 Jeff. Co. Blk. Bldg. WANTED-F'ive bookkeepers with not less than years experience for posi- ton with large corporation; salary from s1o0 to $50. with advancement. + qualified. see us at once. 1216 Jeff Co. Bank Bldg.
 WANTED-Ten bill clerks for large cor poration; must use typewriter and be experienced in general office work: good salaries; position now open I2l6 Jeff. Co. Blk. Bldg.
 HAIR CUT-15c; shave Sc. work in rear room free. Birmingham Barber Col lego. 2e07l1 I'd ave
 NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Co, Terminal Station.
 HELP WANTED-FEMALE BIRMINGHAM Miilinery Training School; thorough course, S25; diplomas given. 1915 9th ave. Phone Main SO46.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

EANTNDLHigh-cla man capable of
 Itaking charge of concrete construction land machinery erection. working from
 blue prints; permanent connection for man of ability who can superintend ~mining mill operation, handle labor and get results under my direction. Man selected must produce evidence of abil- l ity to handle the job. Give age, ex- perience, references and salary expected in first letter. President, Box SH,
 Mouf9omery Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

- Four young
 nen, neat appearance, for
 bell boys. Good money for
 good boys. No application
 Considered unless Al rec lord and recommended by local business men. Only those of good character heed apply to J. B. Sullivan, |Supt.. TutWiler Hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

TRUNK REPAIRING EXPERT trunk repairing. Birmingham Trunk Factory. sl5 N. 18th st. M 22as.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

Dr. F. P. Petty of Albany has been ordered by the government to report at Atlanta to take special training in the work of the medical advisory board. He left for Atlanta last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

LAND WANTED WILL pay Sl an acre cash for any land in Alabama. Write J-26. care Age-Her-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25

Mrs, Will W. Nelson and Mrs. T. r. Roberts are visiting their sister. Mrs. Jesse Chantz at Inglenook. BirmingA ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-25
FARM AND TIMBER f.ANDS

PINE timber, 320 acraS @ta ell to highest offer; virgin Sae3t saf; 1M miles by pike to loads.S pS s 1e miles to Birmingham cod taAf Address C-S7. care Age-Herals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
HEFL|N MADE BRAVE ID ACCORD
 WILSON AN OVATION
Was Apparent From Begin ming That Congress Was Trying to Give Presi- {
 dent Cold Reception
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. December 6.-(SpeciaD Representative Heflin of Alabama, made one of the gamest and most per sistent fights to sustain the President before a hostile Congress last Monday of which Washington has taken notice in some months.
 The President was facing body Of men half of whom at least were bltter because he had ignored the Senate Tn his preparations for peace making As Is recalled when the executive entered the chamber, half the members, some of them democratic, retained their seats. It was certainly the coldest re- ception the President had ever re- ceived. In no respect was it enthusi- astic, unless the effort of Representa- tive Heflin be denuded of it's obvious characteristic of q "stampeder."
 Mhen MT. Heflin saw that Congress- was attempting by silence and a bored expression" to heekle the chief magistrate he -got busy. Hex sur- rounded himself with a small body of men, and at each interval following a striking utterance, he would applaud 
 had it. been possible, might have thought the entire House enthusiastic in it's support. In addition to clapping and stamping, Mir Heflin and cohorts would indulge in the good, old rebel yell. The rafters, if they did not ring" responded with a hearty echo. x The crucial test came when the President announced that he conceived 1t his highest duty to go to Paris. MT Heflin rose to his feet and almost sue ceeded in stampeding the democrats. The noise from the Heflin corner was So startling and so boisterous that some of the democrats, it was evident, thought the applause a signal for a premeditated demonstration. A few of those who stood in response to the signal" after gazing moment rather sheepishly, it seemed, at their still seated comrades. again sat down. Bur- ing the entire moment the President stood silent, gazing into all corners of the chamber, and of course, with ap- preciation of the real significance oHI the episode, He then resumed reading as if nothing had happened.
 MT. Heflin made valiant efforts to | prevent what hefeared would be an embarrassing moment in the Presi- l dents life and in certain measure, he succeeded On the part of few re1 publcans, however. the Heflin effort only enhanced the indifference and apathy. It is certain, nevertheless, that had all other democrats displayed the party enthusiasm MT. Heflin displayed, | the reception of the President would l have been among Sthe most celebrated of his entire career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
NEWS OF ENSLEY

An enthusiastic gathering of Red Cross workers and the pupils of High school gathered in the assembly hall to hear Mrs Catha~ine Moberly, chair man of the Womans branch of the gulf division of the Red Cross. Mrs. Moberly who has a charming person. ality as we'll as being on excellent speaker, talked mainly on the necessi- ty of keeping up the enthusiasm of the Red Cross work. as it is greatly needed now, as 1t has been in the past. War-stricken France. Belgium and the other allied countries, must have the help of the Red Cross until the period of reconstruction is past. She said that the enthusiasm of the Red Cross that the correspondence from workers had dropped from 250 letters to 50 day since the signing of the armistice.,
 Following Mrs. Moberly's talk. Prof. E. E. Smith introduced Miss Brown, field secretary who talked interest," ingly on first aid work.
 An especially interesting feature of the meeting was an ippromptu talk made, by Mrs. John London, chairman of the Red Cross chapter of Birming- ham, Tn response to Professor Smiths introductory remarks, in which lie called her '"rhe mother of the Bir- Red Cross chapter" Mrs. London congratulated herself on hav- ing such healthy grandchildren" as she called the Junior Red Cross of Ensley High school She talked on the amazing growth of the Junior Red Cross in the district
 Miss Amelia Worthington accom- panied the party to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
MAY NOT PREPARE LISTS BY STATES
 OF ARMY CASUALTIES

Washington. December 6.-(Spe- cial )-The adjutant general de- clares that no attempt has been made. and might not be made, to publish the dead of the American expeditionary forces by the states from which they enlisted.
 This statement followed persist ent efforts Of newspaper core spondents to secure feature which would serve as a prizedA relic in each of the states of the union.
 The formal statment of General Harris follows:
 NO attempt has been made to list the names of members of the American expeditionary forces who have lost their lives, according to the states in which they claimed residence at the time of their en- listment, and it cannot be stated at this time whether or not it will later be found practicable to undertake the preparation of such lists.".
 The reason is not given by Gen eral Harris, but it Is obvious to those on the scene. It is not generally known that in cabling the casual ty lists to Washington, General Per shing has never given the state from which a victim joined the army. He has simply given the regi- ment and division. It required an office force of 800 clerks--to look up the record of each man who had lost hfG s,, order to make known the neces- sary address and nearest relative. This caused inordinate but perhaps not unreasonable delay, and made certain many errors which could not have been avoided
 General Harris knows just what amount of work the preparation of lists of those who lost their lives, by states, would entail, and at pres ent does not know whether or not it will ever be practicable to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
EIKS' ENTERTAINMENT

The Elks entertained at their weekly dance at the clubrooms on Avenue D last evening A five-piece orchestra furnished music for the occasion. At a meeting of the lodge a committee was appointed to revise the mailing list for invitations which will be nec- essary in Ike future for the weekly dances. This committee is composed of Tom Moxley. chairman: assisted by Ed Warnick. Walter Davenport Max Chajnowski and J w. Berry, who viii plan the weekly dances to make them attractive and enjoyable
 Those who lose their invitations can attend the weekly dances by communi- eating with J. W. Berry sometime dur ing the day before the dance. The event of the holidays will be the New Years dance. which will last all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
JEWISH WAR RELIEF

The canvass for funds for the Jewish war sufferers is progressing in Bessemer since the launching of the drive at the meeting at Beth-El temple Wednesday evening Committees are soliciting con- tributions and the fund is growing Fol- lowing is list of those subscribing to the fund: Erlick & Lefkovits, $500; H, Goldberg, $50; Louis Forst $50; Max Lef- kovits, $100; Max Barr, $50; Mrs Stein, Sl5; l. Rosen, $50; J. Weinstein, $25; A. Seigel, $50; William Lefkovits, $5O: Ma than Erlick, SIS; ]. Strauss. s25; Dave Wenstein, $25; Morris Green $50; J. E. Haffner, S25; Lee Moody, $25; J. A. Snider $l0; Sol kartus, s10; Charles Wenstein $l0;. F. H. Block. s10; Mrs. Morris Green, $lo; Miss Ida Weinstein, $2.5o; Phillip Er- iick, Slo; E. b. Michaelson, s10; Ben Lip ton, S5; Mrs l. Rosen, s10; A. c. Mitchell, s5; Mrs. Sam Erlick. $50; Miss Dora Stein sa;sDave Rosen. $5 Bernard Mich- Strauss, s15; Sybil Green, $; Bernice Er- lick, E; Mrs. Martin Barr. $15; Mrs. Sol kartus, Sl0; Miss Gertrude Strauss, s5; Morris Seigel. s5; Mrs. Ripko, $; Harriet Seigel, 5; Mrs. Alex Glass, s; Myrtle Strauss, es250; Mrs. Louis Berkovitz, $; George Shaw, $5; Max Weinstein, 5; B. Stein, $f0; D. Michael. $1O: Mrs Michael. $5; Joe Michael 5; L. Merdelcorn. N: pr. Nevelson. s5; M. Postal, sfo; Joe Ros- enbush, s750; Mrs. E.. Stein, s.
 The angel of death paid two visits to the home of MT. and Mrs Zack A. Scog- gins within an hour early Friday morn ing, claiming first Clifford, aged Is years. his little sister, Mary. aged years. fol- lowing in less than an hour. The sym pathy of the entire community goes out to the parents in this double bereaye- ment. The remains will be shipped to Cullman Saturday morning by Huey & Mcconnell. where the interment of the two children will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
JULIIJS pLEnCER


 The death of Julius Pledger pront- fnent Ensley merchant. Thursday eve hing came as shock to the entire community. Death resulted from in. enza-pneumonia. He was 58 years of age and is<survived by his widow, two daughters Mrs, Robert Hammond and Mrs. Emmett Harrell and one son. Thomas Alfred Pledrer. The funeral cortege will leave Echols & Angwin undertaking establishment at 2:so o'clock Nhis afternoon. Funeral serv ices will be held at the Elmwood cem- etery chapel immediatelv upon arrival and inferment will follow at Elmwood cemetery.
 yWylam and Pratt City soccerball teams will play on the Pratt City field Saturday afternoon, beginning al 2;30 o'clock. The game will be played In halves of 30 minutes each. and the teams promise some interesting play Ing. It is probable that a soccerblll' league will be organized in the dis- trict in the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
GAUZE MASKS

Mayor B. Clay Jones has issued a proc- lamation requesting 0ll the citizens of Bessemer and district fo. comply with the recommendation of Dr. J. w. Bowling in reference to the wearing of gauge masks in all places of public assembly. In this connection, Mrs. George Waller has re- duested all members of the local Rcd Cross to meet Saturday afternoon at 7 o'clock for the purpose of making the gauge masks which will be handled through the. drug stores.
 Mayor Jones specially requests that gauge masks be worn at all church serv- ices and public gatherings.
 Services will be conducted as usual at the Firsts Presbyterian church Sunday morning, the Rev. 1. F. Swallow filling the pulpit, but in the evening at 7:Sv scented by the gold stars on the church service flag will be conducted. J. B. Morton will have charge of the service and will make short address The principal address of the evening will be made by Borden Burr
 c. W. Battle of Culloden, Ga, is in the city called by the death of his daugh- ter, Mrs. w. R. Battle.
 Miss Bernice Thomas and Miss Eliza beth Grove will spend the weekend at Shelby as the guests of Miss Faxie Pitts.
 Mrs. Norman Lefkovits is the guest of relatives in the city.
 Mrs. William warlick is i'll at her home on Fourth avenue.
 The condition of E. A. Patton is very serious and grave fears are entertained Of his recovery.