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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
CANNOT AGREE ON
 METHOD OF VOTING
Von kuehlmann Spars With Trotzky Regarding Status of the
 Caucasus Army

London, January H.-A long report of the proceedings of the committee for the regulation of political and ter Friday, sent out by Berlin, discloses the fact that the central powers and the Russians are no nearer agreement on the point of how the populations of the occupied territories are to record their desire for lf-determination. The discussion concluded with reply by Foreign Minister Trotzky that the Russians adhered to their proposal that referendum should decide the future formation of these countries
 Trotzky also declared that one-sided and independent treatment of the ter ritories occupied by the Austrians could not be granted to the Ukranians, but he believed an agreement was pos sible between the Ukranians and Rus sians.
 Asked by Dr. von Kuehlmann, the foreign secretary. for statement re- garding the relations between Petro- grad and the Caucss-Is army, Trotzky said that the army was commanded by officers devoted to the Bolshevik de- cision, which was confirmed by the general congress of yle delegates at the Caucasion front.
 Dr. Won Kuehlmann also ask ed whether the Petrograd delegation in- tended to deal with the Aland islands or was Finland entitled to represent these islands in questions concerning them.
 The Bolshevik foreign minister re- served his reply, whereupon the delib- erations of the political commission were adjourned until January 2s The economic commission continued its work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
TOBACCO SALESMEN SELL BABY BONDS AND THRIFT STAMPS
Energetic Salesman Boards Lion in His Den, So to Speak, But Makes
 Easy Sale

The salesmen of the American Tobacco company are out after scalps" in full force and from the experience of one of them in Birmingham yesterday it will be seen that they are not adverse to boarding the lion in his den.'
 J. w. Johnson, a salesman of this company, was walking down Twentieth street after being on the job selling baby bonds and thrift stamps all day, despite the rain and wind when he saw a fel- low who looked a likely prospect for a purchaser. MT. Johnson had at this time already booked over 100 individual orders but was not satisfied, so he marched up to his prospect" and started in full force with his regular Tine"
 The prospect" listened good naturally and said nothing until the last syllable of the last word was said Then he si- lently reached down in his pocket and pulled out the necessary cash to purchase a whole baby bond" When the pros pect' went to sign up, the saIesman's astonishment can be imagined when it proved to be NJ. W. Harrison of the na ttonal war savings committee, who Is now on tour of this section of the country making talks in behalf of the bonds. Wonders never cease" quoted J. ". Donnelly, vice state director of the na- tional war savings committee. when speaking of the incident later. q do hope that MT. Johnson will give us the name of the particular brand of 'saft' that he uses"
 A meeting of tho advertising commit tee of the city was also held yesterday. during which the final plans for the city advertising campaign were discussed and many suggestions accepted for use The day was a busy one at headquarters in every manner, several new agencies were appointed and will be made public as soon as ratification can be received from Washington.
 Director Crawford Johnson is in Tusca- loosa today at the invitation of the Rotary club to talk to them on the sub ject of baby bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
CENTRAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED ON WAR
 GARDEN MOVEMENT
Garden Experts Tell of Sue cess of Garden Movement in Other Cities at Meet
 ing Last Night

The organization of the war garden movement was placed one step nearer completion last night when a meet ing of the workers in this campaign met in executive session in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel and ap- pointed a central committee to take charge of the work.
 At recent meeting committee, or which T. P. Hay is chairman, was ap- pointed to review the situation and re- turn a report and recommendations for further action at the meeting held last night The report follows:
 Ut is recommended that committee of five be appointed as the nucleus of central executive committee, and that each local committee as hereafter organized designate one member to be- come a member of the central commit tee, thereby increasing the member ship of the central executive commit tee in accordance with the number of local committees organized.
 Tt is further recommended that the central executive committee also con- sider the extension of the war garden movement throughout Jefferson coun- ty. Respectfully submitted,
 TT. P. HAY, JR."
 H. s. Mobley, representing the Inter national Harvester company, made very detailed explanation of the work that has been done in Chicago by the workers in this movement. Citing the almost miraculous earnings of tracts of land that are usually devoted to flower beds and similar uses He told of the pressing need of the country for the inauguration of this movement and stated that in his opinion that it was one that once begun would not be easily discarded, and would grow to a national institution.
 Harry S. Armstrong, superintendent of agriculture and food conservation of New Orleans, made a very interest ing and instructive talk. It was a frank acknowledgement of the strug- gles that his city underwent in an ef- fort to establish the "war garden and much practical advice. gained from ex- perience, was given. His talk was well received.
 Several short talks were made. Judge B. M. Allen acted as chairman of the meeting. Several questions were brought up for discussion, but on ac- count of the limited time, they were postponed until the next meeting. The nucleus of the central committee ap- pointed as recommended by the com mittee in charge of the organization is composed of c. F. Bell, chairman; pr. J. H. Phillips, Judge B. M. Allen, Prof. D. E. Smith and Horace Hall. The acceptance of the recommenda- tions was unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
NEW YORK'S FIRST HEATLESS MONDAY
 WAS WONDERFUL"
Authorities Praise Manner in Which Day Was Ob- served by Business
 Men Generally

New York, January 21.-Observance of the first heatless and worthless Mon- day in this city was characterized as wonderful" by fuel administrators to- night. A comparatively negligible number of complaints were recorded during the day, but authorities be- lieved these for the most part were against persons who misunderstood the order rather than wilful violat- ors.
 q think the order of Dr. Garfield was carried out in a sp1encTS manner and that the public has responded in spirit of true Americanism," said A. H. Wiggins state fuel administrator.
 Rev. schley, New York county ad- ministrator, issued a statement in which he said that "the people have done wonderfully we'll in observing the closing order"
 There have been only 25 or 30 vio- lators reported to my office" he ada ed, "and while many more have un- doubtedly occurred In the county, by far most of these are committed through ignorance or misunder- standing of the order"
 The complaints were turned over to federal authorities, but 1t was stated that no warrants would be issued until full investigation had been made.
 Through a misunderstanding, it was stated tonight, the freight congestion was not materially lessened by the of truckmen ceased work at noon or did not work at all, evidently in the open throughout the day but only a comparatively small amount of freight
 In contrast to the myriads of twinkling lights that mark the sky scraper district in lower Manhattan, the structures were dark at nightfa1l. A minimum of work was in progress in the city's business life, and where offices were occupied they were with out heat.
 Saloons generally remained closed throughout the day. 1t was said, al- though some of them were open with out heat or light. Candles were used in a few saloons.
 With the exception of drug stores, restaurants and theatres, virtually all places of business in the city were closed when night came on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Caheen Bros. announce a final clear ancc of suits, coats and dresses at SIS
 NJ. Well & Bro. offer Hart Schaffner & Marx suits and overcoats at old prices.
 Jacobs drug store features cold .tab- lets. IS doses for 25 cents.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news,
 Collins big shoe store offer extra values to the cash shoe purchasers.
 Pizitz tells of final reductions on mens women's and children's apparel and household linens. and furnishings in the clearing out sale.
 Saks features overcoats for men, choice weaves and patterns at s15, SEQ, $25 to $50.
 Porter's call the attention of partic- ular men to sale of overcoats at s20. $25 and $30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
DEATH RATE EXCEEDS BIRTHS, IS REPORT
 OF HEALTH OFFICER

The city's death rate was in excess of the births for the month of December according to a report made to the city commissioners yesterday by pr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer There were nine more deaths than births. The number of births was BIO while the deaths totalled 319.
 The death rate per 1000 population for the month was 21.26, while the birth rate on the same basis was 20.67
 Eight hundred infectious diseases were reported to the department. At the end of the month 57s of these were under treatment. Thirty-nine deaths resulted from infectious diseases while 80 houses were quarantined.
 Six hundred and forty-three thousand, two hundred and ninety pounds of meat was condemned by the department fol- lowing inspection of 2o06 locally slaugh- tered animals and 3230 western animals. A total of s6S0.69 was collected in fines for violation of the health laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
PRESIDENT WILSON PROVES VIGOROUS IN
 DEFENSE OF POLICY
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to map out and direct war policies and to have charge of war supplies. By this plan we would substitute a strong for the only weak link in the chain of organization.
 q regret much that the adminis- tration Is not with me. But I am act ing under my oath and will have the approval of my own. conscience even if not of the administration. sf4
 'The people are entitled to be let in to the committees confidence. If the people don't want it that will be all right. It's their war"
 s Early today word that the President opposed the war council plan was con veyed to the capitol, with the assurance that the legislation would be fought to finish. Among others, Representative Dent, chairman of the House military committee. and Representative Kahn, ranking republican member were callers at the White House and learned of the Presidents attitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
: WAR TAX
 ON BASEBALL GAMES

Washington. January 2l.--Oficias of the National and American baseball leagues conferred today with Daniel c. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue, on rulings as to the manner in which the war tax is to be applied to baseball tick cts. MT. Roper asked the baseball men to put in writing the subjects on which they desired rulings and promised speedy action.
 Commissioner Roper thanked the base- ball officials for their patriotic attitude and after the meeting announced that a satisfactory arrangement had been agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
WILSON SUBMITS
 ANOTHER MEASURE
 TO FIX PRICES
Affects Food and Other Products Regarded as Essential to Con-
 duct of the War

Washington, January 21.-A draft of a bill giving the President broad powers to fix prices of foods and other products essential to the conduct. of the war or for domestic consumption was laid before members of the House agriculture com mittee today by President Wilson with the request that it be presented for passage.
 Representative Lever of South Carolina. chairman of the committee, and Repre- sentative Lee of Georgia, democrats and Haugen Iowa, and Mclaughlin, Mich- igan, republicans, were called to the White House and told by the President that he believed a situation had arisen that necessitated immediate legislation to provide these powers.
 Members of the committee declined to disclose details of the bill.
 Chairman Lever left the White Horse with the Presidents copy to study ovei its provisions tonight and if satisfied with it will introduce 1t tomorrow.
 It is understood that the measure would give the President through any agency that he may designate, blanket authority to fix prices without specifying the products.
 In his address to Congress at the open ing of this session the President gave mo- tice of his intention to ask for such authority. It is regarded by officials of the administration as necessary, to deal with iron, steel. oil, cotton and other raw materials for war supplies as well as with food, both for the army and navy and for the public.
 Some time ago the Chamber of Com merce of the United States conducted a referendum and an overwhelming ma jority of it's constituent commercial or ganizations indorsed a plan for giving complete price fixing powers to a board or commission under the President. It is understood that this plan was care- fully considered in drafting the legisla- tion now proposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
PRESIDENT MEETS SENATORS

Tonight the President had conference With Senator Martin, democratic floor leader, and Senators Swanson, Hoke Smith. Robinson, Williams Meyers, Ho- lis. Simmons, Fletcher, Pomerene and Beckham and gave his opinion about the Senate committee bills. It is understood there was a general discussion of the congressional investigations and criti- cisms of the executived apartment.
 The first test of strength on the com mittee proposals, probably will come when the senate reconvenes Thursday morning.
 Senator Chamberlain announced tonight that he would then demand reference of the war cabinet bill to his committee. Senator Swanson, acting chairman of the naval committee, will oppose the mo- tion on the ground that the naval com mittee should be consulted before the bill is brought before the Senate.
 Chairman Chamberlain said tonight that he would not seek immediately to press the measures but would like for. them to lie over for several days until their provisions and design become un- derstood. Hearing in the committees in- vestigation will be resumed with Captain Haugh of the British army appearing to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
CHATTANOOGA HAS
 BAD GLAZE STORM

Chattanooga. January 21.-The first heatless day at Chattanooga wound up with one of the worst glaze storms ever experienced here. mahing travel of all kinds extremely hazardous
 Sleet and rain froze as fast as it fell and pedestrians could only make their way with difficulty many minor injuries resulting from falls on the icy streets. Practically all business was suspended, moving picture shows being the only oasis in a desert of in- activity. The local management of a chain of cigar stores was arrested 10 different times for violating the clos Ing order, and selling cigarettes in violation of state statutes. and this seems to be the only place in the city where even a cigar could be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Watch the Little Pimples;
 They Are Natures Warning

steps to rid the blood of these disor- ders And the one remedy which has no equal as a purifier is $. S. s.. the purely vegetable blood medicine. which has been on the market for more than 90 years. It is sold by druggists ev- erywhere.
 If you are afflicted with any form or skin disease. do not expect to be cured by lotions, ointments. salyes and other local remedies. as they. can not possibly reach the source of the trouble. which is in the blood Begin taking S. s. s. today. and if your case needs special advice. write a complete history of your case, and our chief medical adviser will give you all necessary instructions, with out charge. Write at once to Swift Specific Co, G-1, Swift Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
How Doctors Treat
 Colds and Grippe

Ask any physician or druggist and he will tell you that the best and oniy effective remedy for a bad cold. sore throat or Ia grippe is what he calls "a brisk calomel purge" which means a big dose of ealomel at bedtime. But as the old style calornei has some very unpleasant and dangerous qualities. physicians and druggists are now rec. ommending the improved nausealess ing and dangerous effects and whose medicinal virtues | an are ts vastly improved. all. No salts. no nausea nor the slight est interference. with your diet, pleas ures or work. Next morning your cold purified and refreshed.
 Calotabs are sold only in original Your druggist guarantees caiotabs nv refunding the price If you are not de- lighted-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
c. T. Robinson Dead

Anniston, January 2L-(SpeciaD-Claude T. Robinson, who came to Anniston from Cedartown, Ga, about 25 or 90 years ago, and who was for many years connected with the operation Of the city fire depart mont died at his home on Wilmer ave- nue, Monday morning. at II o'clock. Mir Robinson left the employ of the city about 15 years ago and established the Robinson Plumbing and Electric conn pany, which he has successfully con ducted since that time. The remains will be inferred at Edgemont cemetery at 2:So o'clock this afternoon, following services at the residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
PRIVATE CONFESSES
 HE STARTED FIRE

Washington January 21--Frederick l.. Woodward, a private in the army quar- termaster corps, confessed today that he started the fire which threatened the quartermaster storehouse here last week and destroyed s5o,Oo0 worth of food and other supplies.
 An official statement says Woodward declared himself a pyromaniac and had in 1916 fired a lodging house in Worces- ter. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

The following programme has been an- nounced for the campaign which will be waged in this city on January 26, ? and 2S by the National Council of De- fense. George F. Rutledge has been ap- pointed general chairman, and Mrs. E. l.. Read has been made general chairman of the womens committee. Booths will be placed at the various downtown drug stores and at all the churches. Those in charge of this programme will be as follows: Pegram-Patton Drug company on Saturday, January 26, Miss Kettle Faull morning. and Mrs. Sam ErliclS, afternoon; Lewis Read Drug company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
JEWISH MISSION
 FOR PALESTINE

London. January 21.-At Zionist meeting today it was announced that Great Britain would in a few weeks all low Jewish commission to go to Pal estine to prepare for the establish ment of a Jewish nation. The commits sion will be followed by a staff of technical experts. engineers. architects agricuturists and town planners.
 It is not the intention of the Zion ist mission to create in Palestine a group of international financiers to ex- ploit the country and the Arah proIe- tariat, but to place on land, which will be purchased. the Jewish proletariat, who, it is hoped, will work in har- mony with the Arabs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Daniel Walker Dies

Anniston. January 21.-(Special. )-The at the family residence on South Noble street early Sunday morning. was sent Monday morning to his former home at Lincoln, Talladega county. where it will be inferred in the family burying ground afternoon. Mir. Walker Is sur vived by his widow, six sons and four daughters, besides numerous other rela- tives throughout this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

and fuel administrations, on patriotic grounds. to close at noon Mondays; except that wherever necessary dis tribution of fooG to the people is en- dangered by closing, food stores are at liberty to remain open all day. The necessity for remaining open is to be determined by the local food ad- Thnistrator, who is to notify the local fuel administrator"
 Criticism of the closing order was heard again today in the Senate, but it was much milder in tone than on previous days. Telegrams and letters of protest were presented by several senators. A few of commendation were offered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
NE WS OF BESSEMER


Mrs. Gardner H. Goodwin. morning. and Mrs. F. T. Clarke, afternoon; Grand theatre, Mrs. J. s. Winters, morning, and Mrs. George Waller, afternoon: on Sun day the committee at the churches will be as follows. First Presbyterian, Mrs. R. L. King; First Baptist, Mrs. T. T. Huey and Mrs. T. Bryan Waller; First Methodist Mrs E. L. Huey; Trinity Episcopal. Miss Elizabeth Mitchell; St. Aloysius Catholic, Miss Moran and Miss McCrevey: Jonesboro Methodist, Mrs. Lucy Armstrong: Jonesboro Baptist, Mrs. R. S. Nolan. The Monday committees will be: Pegram- Patton Drug company, Mrs Guy Wilson, morning. and Miss Berney Gillen, afternoon; Lewis Read Drug company, Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell, morning, and Mrs. George Davies, after noon; Grand theatre, Mrs. A. $. Fitzpat- rick, morning, and Mrs. s. J. Hill, after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
HOMES GET COAL AND BUNKERS ARE
 RAPIDLY FILLING
 SAYS GARFIELD
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 It took only food and coal and made an effort to move freight already on itt lines. Some other lines accepted neN freight, but made no attempt to move it
 Reports received during the day in- dicated that business generally ob- served the spirit as we'll as the letter of the closing order.
 "The results" said Dr. Garfield to- night "of the operation of the order both as regards the industrial closing and today's general shutdown are fully up to our expectations in so far as the weather permitted. Coal is going to homes and ships are being bunkered. It was unfortunate that the severe weather interfered somewhat with clearing railroad congestion"
 Asked tonight if he would extend the five days industrial closing if it appeared that the accomplishments sought had not been fully obtained, Dr. Garfield said he did not wish to cross that bridge until he came to it. There will be 10 Mondays, Dr. Gar field said. despite pressure to have tkeir number reduced
 In selecting Monday for general closing, Dr. Garfield said that the fuel administration took into consideration Washington's birthday. February p. which falls on Friday. Since most plants give Saturday half holiday officials expect four-day industrial shutdown in February.
 NO MORE EXEMPTIONS
 Exemptions, it was indicated today. today. will not be increased. A request by certain department stores that they be permitted to remain open on Mon- day and operate seven hours for six days a week was refused.
 Dr. Garfield took occasion today to denounce proprietors of manufactur. ing plants who have announced that they will work overtime five days a week to make up the time lost on Mondays. That, he said. would be plain evasion of the order
 A new ruling regarding the sale of food on Mondays was made tonight. In the original order all food stores were directed to close at noon, but last rigLt they were exempted entirely from operation of the regulations. To- night the following telegram was sent to fuel administrators in respect to these stores:
 All wholesale and retail stores sell ing food are urged both by the food
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
WHITMAN CANNOT
 AGREE WITH STONE

Albany. N. Y, January 21.-"Abso- lutely without foundation: there is not a scintilla of truth in the assertion swas Governor Whitman's characteriza- tion tonight of that part Of seit 9r Stones speech which charged shA " York's governor had appoinfe0 s2 rn- publicans- and only three desaoefats on state war state committees.
 Governor Whitman said lt S@ en- tirely in the dark as to whAf Go8af1 1it- tees were meant. His wal asfDpint- ments. the governor sa:a spe 1ded more democrats than repu9Eacans