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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
COTTON GOODS

New York, January 26.-Cotton goods have become stronger during the last week. Mills have been slow to sell through uncertainty concerning ability to deliver and buyers have not been able to find many of the cloths wanted Tor early use. Selling agents for large mills making ginghams and napper cottons for fall delivery have been compelled to cut orders down and apportion the linn tied product that can be turned out re- fore October.
 Heavy brown cottons and print cloths have advanced to still higher prices, and there has been better demand Tor wide fabrics for general civilian pur- poses. Government and other war de- mands continue the dominant influence in the trade There are more export in- quiries being received, most of which cannot be taken care of as mills are al ready closely engaged on goods for the next 10 weeks delivery.
 Merchants find it difficult to arrive at a just conception of the, relations of production and distribution, consequence, opinion, the shutting down of mills, and the congested conditions or transportation facilities, For this reason they are disposed to sell cautiously. Job bers. on the other hand, are anxious to cover their forward needs lest further curtailment of mill output will be fol- lowed by greater scarcity. Prices are as follows:
 Print cloths, 2S-inch 64x64s, 9Ac; 64x6Os, e5ac; 3SH-inch 64x64s, 13c; brown sheet ings, southern standards. Pic; denlrns' 2.20 indigos, 321ac; tickings, S-ounce, 371ac; prints, 13c; staple ginghams, lSc; dress ginghamS, 22Hc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
MISSISSIPPI SOLON
 | WANTS ID ABOLISH
 ! STATE LEGISLATURE
Introduces Resolutions Pro- viding Commission Form of Recommendations
 mittee Reports
By F. E. FRANTz

Jackson, Miss, January 26.-(Spe- cial)-F D. Hewitt of Pike county, one of the leaders in the lower house of the legislature, introduced four companion concurrent resolutions Frl- day looking to the abolishment of the legislature and entering the state upon a commission form of govern ment. It proposes that the question or such amendment to the constitution shall be submitted to the qualified electors the first Tuesday after the First Monday in November, 1918, the state commission to consist of 10 first class business and professional men, one from each congressional district and two from the state at large. These arc to be paid a salary of S400O each per year and shall have the same powers and do the same work as now devolves on the legislature.
 The statistical and fiscal commit tee, composed of members Of the two houses of the legislature, and who were appointed two vars ago with ln- structions to bring in report that would change the fiscal system in such way as to make the receipts equal the disbursements at the state treasury, made a voluminous report today--one that took two hours for the reading by the clerk.
 The situation was reviewed at length and many suggestions were made, among them an increase of the tax levy to mills instead of 4, the issuance of $3,000 900 of 20-year bonds to take up outstanding indebtedness and bonds falling due in the next two years. The state tax commission was heartily indorsed, that being declared the only avenue for the equalization of taxes and it is recommended that it's powers be increased; that the as- sessment of all corporations railroads and other public service enterprises be placed in the hands of the tax com mission instead of with the railroad commission; that assessors be required to stand an examination, as do school teachers, and that they be paid the same salary as sheriffs receive that all assessments be on a full valua- tion; that the office of state account ant be created; that the law exempt ing per cent money be recalled and all evidences of indebtedness be ex- empted from taxation by counties and municipalities.
 Two members of this joint commit tee refused to sign the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, January 26.-(Special.) )-Fair weather has greatly improved the fuel situation in Huntsville and the municipal Commissioner Terry. Is now receiving more than enough coal to meet the de- mand of domestic consumers. The sur- plus Is being turned over to cotton mills, some of which are In urgent need.
 For time it looked as if the public schools would be compeluled to close, but w. T. Hutchens of the city board of education said today that sufficient supply of fuel Is assured until the end of the term, and that the schools will not close.
 Mrs. w. E. Rodgers, wife of promi- nent business man at New Market, died yesterday after a short illness, aged 53 years. She was the mother of Lieut.. Woodall Rodgers, United States army, and William w. Rodgers, Douglass and Robert Rodgers of New Market.
 E. M. Hulsey, young man from the county has been arrested here on a charge of forgery. He forged checks against his fathers bank account and passed them In Huntsville. The father Of the young man Is making the checks good and the charge will probably be withdrawn.
 campaign has been started here to secure Madison countys quota of $120O for the war department commission on train ing camp activities. Rev. George Stoves is managing the campaign and mass meeting will be held in the First Meth odist church Sunday night.
 w. w. Cameron, who is in charge of the cattle tick eradication campaign in north Alabama says that more active campaign than ever before will be con ducted this year because of the needs of the country for more meat in war time. There are 2S counties in Alabama that still have the tick and elections will be held in 4 of them this year to determine if tick eradication shall start If there are any infected counties when the next legislature meets, MT. Cameron said, statewide tick eradication bill will be introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Drying Out Concrete Roads

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 Were it not for Capt. J. J. Gaillard city engineer of Macon, Ga, excess water would still be regarded as an unavoid- able evil in building concrete roads. He has originated a finishing treatment for the concrete. which squeezes out large amount of the water after the road has been laid.
 After the concrete has been roughly finished, wide, heavy roller IS drawn across the road. The weight of this roller removes the uneven spots in the road. and at the same time presses out the water that has lodged in the minute spaces in the sand and gravel of the con crete.
 When this operation is repeated many times, there is little water left. Es- pecially is this so in the top surfaces of the road bed. The result Is that where the wear on the road Is the greatest. the concrete will set rigid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Two Are Killed When
 Pennsylvania Train Hits
 Street Car in Canton, 0,

Canton, O., January 26.-John J. Buhoup. aged 25, and Roy Miller, aged IT, both of Canton, were instantly killed and 16 other persons were seri- ously injured tonight when a Penn sylvania train crashed into street car stalled on railroad crossing The train struck the car oroad-s ded and carried it 100 feet down the track. Several of those hurt are said to be fatally injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Many Ships Sail

New York, January 26-Of the 200 steam ships detained in New York harbor for want of coal before the federal fuel ad- ninistration's five-day restriction order, all have departed but 36, and of this number none is waiting for fuel, accord ing to J. E. Parsons, of the United States shipping board, in charge of the bunker ing situation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Merchant Sailors Will Be
 Put on Food Saving Ration

Washington, January 26.-Crews of all American ships sailing from At lantic and gulf ports will he nut On a special food administration ration, beginning February 1. They will eat less beef and pork than now and will observe 10 wheatless meals week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Disorders in Barcelona

Madrid, January 26.-Rumors of dis order in Barcelona are confirmed by reports reaching here which state that groups of women started riots demand ing cheaper food prices. The govern ment has suspended constitutional guarantees in the province of Barce- Iona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
James F. McLane

Saginaw, January26-(Sp Special. )-James r. McLane. age S4 years. died at the residence of his son, c. P. McLane. here Friday night. Interment with Masonic honore will be at Shelby Sunday morning at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Red Cross Aids Belgium

Havre. Friday, January 25.-The Belgian government was advised to- day that the American Red Cross has placed at its disposal 100000 francs for the relief of the Belg.an refugees gees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Dallas Woman Convicted

Dallas, Tex, January 26.-A sentence oI five years was returned late today by the jury in the case of Mrs. Katie
 aIers. alias Mrs. Katherine Travers arged with the killing of Phil B. Xgcker last October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Dear Mr. Corbett: G) Kindly let me know to whom I should apply for membership in the Amateur Athletic union. (2) What were the weights of Benny Leonard and Jack Britton in their recent bout (3) Who won the popular decision in the bout between Benny Leonard and Patsy Cline in Philadelphia? E. K. U) Write to Fred w. Rubien sec retary of the Amateur Athletic union. 29O Broadway New York city. (O Leonard. 133; Britton. 1S9. (s) Leon ard
 Dear MT. Corbett: Who is consid : player between Cupid Black. formerly Of Yale and Elmer Oliphant of West Point. E. w. | Oliphant.
 | Notice to Readers: Whenever possi- l ble try to make answers to questions in the columns of this paper. However, space Is extremely limited. Therefore. whenever your questions involve lengthy replies or advice 1t would be advisable for you to send along a self addressed stamped envelope and I shall
 be glad to send to you a personal re- ply direct. In this way I can elabor- ate on the information and go into details Furthermore, it Is quite likely | that I can get the answer to you in | much quicker time as 1t sometimes happens that answers cannot be print l ed in this column on the day they are received owing to space limitations. l Dear Mir Corbett: In a four-handed game of euchre can player order up
 trump without having trump in his | hand? c. r. Yes.
 1 Dear MT. Corbett: What is the na- | tionality of Frank Leavitt the wrest Ter? CHARLIE COLEMAN.
 American of Irish parents. Dear Mr. Corbett: What was tht
 longest finish wrestling bout on rec ord and who were the contestants? M F. and M. H. |, The longest bout on record was tha between George Bothner and Eugen Tremblay in Montreal in 1904; lasted hours and IT minutes.
 Ben Fader: Send me self-addressed en velope with cents in stamps. and
 shall be glad to send you diet whicl may assist you in putting on weigh and also suggest some exercise tha should assist in building up your chest. Dear MT. Corbett: 1. How long wer Iyou champion? 9 How long was Bo Fitzsimmons champion? 3. Did anyon knock out Irish Patsy Cline?
 MICHAEL JEMISON. 1. From September 2, 1892 until Mare l17. 1897. 2 From March II. 1897 until June 1899 8 Yes.
 Dear MT. Corbett: What teams playe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE-Immediately, at bargain price, half inter est in profitable soft drink, : cigar and candy business on main street of city; un- usual opportunity because of Montgomery canton ment and 30,000 soldiers. owner forced to sell be- cause going in the army. Write to s. S., care Juvenile Court, Montgomery, Ala. FOR SAL+Burrough Adding Ma chine, Remington Jr. typewriter and small iron safe; all of them looks good as new and are in perfect shape. Box 1, Hairston. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
BUSINESS CHANGES

BUSINESS CHANGES s per pound IS the value of mineral found in large quantities in certain Alabama county; I want man With S20000 to invest at once and control this property. ALSO, Age-Herald
 THIRTY THOUSAND
 and even more shares in the
 LLANO DEL RIO COMPANY For sale at sacrifice! Why pay $l for this stock when you can buy 1t for less? Llano Stockholders Protective association, Jno. Y Norton, secretary, 516 E. 49th st. Los Angeles. Cal. EXPERT FARMER-Experien south, middle west, east, wants frst-class' well equipped Alabama farm to op- crate on shares, with option to buy if farm. locality, etc, satisfactory give full description land, buildings, equipment, stock and name pest ol- fer. Z-79. care Age-Herald
 GET the man you need; advertiser, ne- gotiator organizer, sales manager, open for real business offer, Bir- mingham or central south widely travelled; IS years experience north, south, east; education, energy, inv agination, initiative and uniform success insure a mutually profitable association. Write A. l.. A., suite PA, The Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
DRY CLEANING

DRY CLEANING THE o. K CLEANING co. (INC.). 17oa
 lth AVE. MAIN 2084
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
AUTOMOBILES TIRE BARGAINS

Miller, Goodrich. Firestone Pullman Congress and other standard makes. Goodyear, 30x3. plain, s9.35.
 Goodyear. S0x3 h, n. S., $1S.S5. 30xS. plain, ss.95; n. S., $9.50; tubes
 $235; cheaper grade tires. S7.99. 3Ox315. plain, $11.S5; n. S., s12.45; tuoes'
 S260; cheaper grade tires, Slo.4o. S2x3h, plain, $1S90; n. S., s149o; tuees'
 s2S5; cheaper grade tires, Sll.sV; s1x4 plain. s16.35; n. S., $17.90; tubes,
 $s45; cheaper grade tires, $15.75. S2x4, plain, s1695; n. S., s1S.5O; tubes
 $S.sO; cheaper grade tires, SIG. SSx4. plain, $175O; n. S., s1S.S5; tuoes'
 s3.s0; cheaper grade tires, S1625 S4x4, plain, s1S.5O; n. s., $199o; tuoes'
 S4; cheaper grade tires, S16,so. S5x41s, plain, $25.9O; n. S.. s27. 40; tupes'
 s4f5; cheaper grade tires, s22. S6x4h, plain, $26.90; n. S., $2S:4o' tuoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
HOUSES FOR RENT

ON account of i'll health, I an force to re-rent one of the prettiest an best located boarding houses IT ll city; located on South HighlandS z car and jitney lines; has large rooms, 2 baths, hot water, heat every room occupied. PTS, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

GUTTER AND TINWORK CALL main 142. Spiro-Merren Heating & Roofing Go. Work that satisfies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

LOST-One black overcoat eentaining one pair black kid gloves end one receipt book, between BYacfqrd and Birmingham Finder npelfy pr de- liver to Sokol Bros, 132i 4s ave. Phone Main 45S0 and get keM'Hz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND
 NOTICE-STOLEN Paige car, 7-passenger, 1915 model, red wheels with yellow stripe on radiator front; bent in back of body; license No. 2978, factory No. 7-D-6O732. Return to or call B. B. Pennington, 1124 N. 30th st. Phone 3393.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-23
CONGRESS PLANS HOLIDAY VACATION
 UNTIL JANUARY

Washington, December z2.-Congress plans tomorrow to begin it's holiday vaca- tion by three-day recesses to continue until January 2. In the Senate. however, this programme depends upon the pass- age before adjournment tomorrow night of the war revenue measure Should this bill go over, the recess in the Senate would be delayed.
 Many members of both the Senate and House already have left for their homes and neither house is expected to have quorum during the holidays A few committees may meet, but all important hearings and other committee work al- ready has been postponed until next month.
 The Senate will convene at 10 o'clock to- morrow in an effort to pass the war revenue bill before adjournment Lead CTS of both parties believe there is slight doubt that final vote will be reached as the principal controversy, that over retention of tax rates for 1920 was set tied yesterday. Awaiting action tomor- row are the inheritance and luxury tax sections and also the substitute bill of Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin. who is expected to make vigorous address his first in year--in it's support.
 In the House tomorrow passage is planned of the war department bill to validate about 6600 oral contracts, ag- gregating s1,675, ,OO0,0Oo. This legislation is to meet decision of the comptroller of not valid and could not legally be ad- justed. Debate on the rivers and har- bors bill also is expected to begin to- morrow in the House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-23
NOTICE RETAIL DRUGGISTS
 NO MORE VAP0RUB DIRECT
 BUY IT FROM YOUR JOBBER

single mall. It is becoming impos- sible for us to fill these promptly, and instead of distributing our goods more quickly, they are really slowing up the process.
 We believe that we can serve you better now by reverting to our for mer policy of shipping exclusively through the jobber, and effective im- mediately, no more drop shipments will be made.
 While we have put on a night shift and have. thereby about doubled our production, we are still unable to fill our back orders and won't be able to give each jobber all the VapoRub he wants. Hence, it will be necessary for the jobbers to continue distributing VapoRub in small lots only. But we will be able to furnish each jobber at least twice the quantity of VapoRub that he purchased for the correspond ing month last year, so there should not be any difficulty in your getting your pro rata share.
 We feel that the public appreciates the service that the retail and whoe- sale drug trade have rendered the country in this time of stress. We wish to express to both branches of the trade our thanks for the kind CO., operation extended us in our effort to meet this emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-23
SINKS TO FINAL
 REST NEAR HOME
 OF BOYHOOD DAYS
Walter Hines Page, Former Ambas. sador to Great Britain, Answers
 Last Call After Long Illness

Pinehurst, N. C., December 22.-Walter Hines Page, former ambassador to Great Britain, died here late last night after an illness of many weeks. Dr. Pages health began to fail nearly a year ago and he gave up his post as American representative at the court of St. James late in the summer.
 pr. Page returned to the United States on October 12, and he was moved di- rectly from the steamer to a hospital in New York. For a time his condition showed improvement, but late in Mo- vember he suffered relapse. Early this month he rallied and 10 days ago was brought to Pinehurst. For while he seemed to grow stronger, but suffered a second relapse last Thursday.
 Most of the members of Dr. Pages family were with him when death came. They included Mrs. Page, his daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Loring of Boston, his son, Ralph w. Page, and his brothers, Henry A. Page Junius R. Page and former Congressman Robert N. Page Maj. Frank c. Page, who accompanied his father home from England, arrived this morning. Another son, Capt Arthur w. Page. is now serving in England.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed but it was announced that services will be held Tuesday morn ing at Il o'clock at the Page Memorial church at Aberdeen, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-23
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

|, shouting at the tip top of my oan1o-y, screek-y, little voice, I said:
 How do you like being matinee idol?"
 But I'm not" MT Ross declared. his bright, brown eyes flashing, as 1 detected a blush on his peach skin cheeks "Ano what's more I never was"
 | "Oh, fibber! fibberi" I cried. How dare I you deny a truth that is now deep | rooted in the mind of every matinee girl alive?'
 There's no such animal" MT Ross de- clared vociferously (meaning the 'mati- nee idol"-not matinee grip. If there a matinee idol in the world today-she s 8 woman!''
 Speaking of aphorisms,' let's jot that | down in the cynics calendar" I sug- gested.
 "But I meant it." said this pink and white young man, dimpling and smil- ing charmingly. "Td say off-hand-just like that if I had to-that Maude Adams Is the matinee idol of the day. But that idea is not original with me; 1t was said to me not a long time ago; lit tie bunch chatting about matinee idols and things, declared that Maude Adams is the pet and darling of the women and children who flock to the theatre to see her because she s so sweet and womanly; perhaps there's something in it-1 don't know-at any rate, she's the nearest survival of the phase Of personal de- votton that used to be quite common, but that's deader than door naii-now. That settled it as far as he was con- cerned but as for newell "A woman convinced against her will Is of the same opinion still" It was MT. Ross who started the ball going again after that thud. "If you really want me to talk with conviction and emphasis about something, let me tell you a funny incident about MT. Roosevelt he's a great friend of
 picture of him that makes me think of courage which now I wouldn't think of
 manifesting. It was a number of years
 ago and I was playing Checkers ont in
 St. Louis; you know Henry Blossom who
 wrote Checkers is a St. Louis man, and
 Checkers is a St. Louis character. It
 was during the Taft-Foraker campaign
 when this affair happened; you know
 Roosevelt was backing Taft for all he
 was worth. Well, one of the cartoonists
 on St. Louis paper drew cartoon of
 Roosevelt who was there at the time,
 showing him as holding his hat in just
 the same way I used to do in the play
 and yelling, Come on, Taft! instead of
 Come on, Remorsen I had the original
 of the cartoon Roosevelt was in St.
 Louis, as said before, and had the idea
 of taking it to him for an autograph.
 Then John Archibald, the war corre- spondent, warned me that Roosevelt was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-23
Little Stories Of the
 DayFron1 Washington
Republican Jeaousies Threaten Cause Split in Party and Situation Is Closely Watched By Democrats Why Southerners Opposed Child Labor
 Clause of the Revenue Bill
Bv HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, December 22.-(Speclalj The peace commissioners are reported to be in thorough accord The republican members of the House are not so happily constituted in their preparation to di- vide the spells of their recent victory. Yesterday MT. Mann of Illinois passed MT. Gillett of Massachusetts in the cor riders of the capitol. The two former intimate friends bowed-frigidly. They I are rival candidates for the speakership, MT. Mann with the support of the solid Illinois delegation, and MT. Gillett with the support of the solid Massachusetts delegation
 It is a red hot campaign. MT. Mann was minority leader from the time the democrats gained control until his ill., ness of several months ago. He was then succeeded by MT. Gillett. Mann wants his old job back, and Gillett hesi- tates to yield his newly acquired honors.
 This struggle in the House, coupled with that of the rogressive-standpat re- publican split in the Senate, is closely followed by democrats who believe that the division may extend throughout the ranks of the party, and permit the elec- tion of democratic president in 1920.
 In contrast with the bitterness in the republican camp is the harmony pre- vailing in the democratic. Majority Leader Kitchin has stated that it will be right and proper that he be succeeded as leader of his party by Speaker Clark when the speaker is displaced by the re- publican majority after March f.