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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Boys Want Plenty of Room

When got ready to go to Richmond for awhile I sold my home at Moun- tain Terrace" said l.. K. Mackey, "and when I came back concluded it best to Just take an apartment for the winter,
 but it does not meet with the approval of my young son Ellwood, who is loud in his complaints that apartments ain't no good for kids. that he wants to be where there are trees and grass and
 flowers and plenty of open place to play.
 He was spoiled by having the golf links and the woods beyond the car line in which to roam. I dare say when spring comes he will have his way and that I will buy or build me an- other home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
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BEGINNING THE DAN-o God, I am only one of all the men that are and have been. They have all prayed. It is native to the soul And shall I deny the call of my blood and the appetite of the spirits Nay, look up with all the rest and breathe out my prayer to God. Amen.-H. NJ. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Fighting Not Yet over.

q received a letter few days ago from my son, Clyde,' said J. H. Hol- combe.
 He is seargent major of his com pany in the tanks which trained at Gettysburg. and went over sometime ago. They are still stationed in Eng land, but I think they will soon be In France Clyde will cable me when they leave England.
 My opinion is that we're going to have lot of heavy fighting before the Huns surrender nconditionally-and that's the only kind of an end that will satisfy the American army Ger many has her black eagle and we have our fighting American eagle; Germany has her dachshund and we have our foxhound. Every old huntsman knows it's an easy matter to hold A hound off the trail, but once he gets the scent in his nostrils and warns to the trail you've got to choke him loose. Our boys are hot on the trail"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Member of the Associated Tres.

The Age Herald is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press di5- patches
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication ol all news dispatches credited to IL TT not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28

Washington bureau, POT Hibbs build ing.
 European bureau, Henrietta streeS' Covent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, World opila- ing, New York city; western business office, Tribune building, Chicago. The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency, agents for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28

wires, but from the benevolent and hcn- est desire to improve" Mr. Wilson , English
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Making Street Car Schedule


 T was greatly Amused at the re- ! mark conductor on the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company made just after the schedule adopted
 by the city commission had been read by him." said Paul Barnett. He studied it out carefully and then more as If talking to himself than ad- dressing anyone in particular he un-
 bosomed himself by saying That
 bunch down at the city hall knows
 about as much about making out .
 running schedule for street cars as l do about figuring out one for fleet of
 airships.' Having delivered himself he
 rang up fare in an absent minded way as he went out to pour out his disgust
 to the motorman.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Chorus.

 All hail to thee, Young Glory! Among the flags of earth Wen ne'er forget the story Of thy heroic birth. Oh. wild the later storm that cs The pillars of the state, When brother against br, s sr tsss The final arms of fat ~ But union lived and Enfolded brothers The flag flt her sA, its sn-- The loyal Ae ssHa sig Of the sta or fall. gsaerus All hail to taee 4ia coy! Of thee our nesr eeiro Foretells Reides Efarf, For thou hsst 5agre ;lro0gA lre Now fierce than Fl rs before That rag ea aILd nf sea, The Giant Robbers 0ald-wide war l For the tfsinss that all not be. Thy sister AsnfeEf ola the line; To thee. saar ss ley call: ! And thou hssF Jaiaaa them With the sign The heavt iy sl, tie vietor-sign, l Of the srs ih CT fall. 1 Charnz: All hail t. New lory. | We folc P nfrled ! To write ger ss'ry N .y Of freet ne world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28

07 7ITH the American Armies in
 \MW France Negro troops from
 America already have estao- lished themselves in Europe as being cool and reliable fighters in the front line. Both American and French commands covered who it was that held part of the line through Argonne forest when the boches failed to get through sometime ago, the German command has decid- edly high respect for American negro in- fantry.
 Up and down the line, after the test of years service, you hear no doubts ex- pressed. The darky doughboys have made good in the line as well as behind. They have proved themselves cool and brave soldiers in the trenches. and gem tlemanly when back at rest in French towns. You are continually running into units of these colored chaps as you travel up and down the line from Swift zerland to Flanders.
 Down in a little town some miles back of Verdun a large unit of these troops, all from Chicago or therea bouts, have been stationed. They had come back to rest, after long period in the Argonne forest trenches. Like their predecessors, a negro unit from New York, they had made hit with the French officers in high command of the sector Unlike the New York negroes, these Chicago boys had encountered no big fighting, ana they were disappointed at being taken from the trenches before being given a real chance to show what they could do.
 The French officers explained that good soldiers can be recognized just as we'll when they are holding the lines as when they are fighting, but the darky doughboys were still disappointed. Final- ly the French general came down to re- view theg negro outfit. Down by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Open Forum Dots.


 Much depends upon the personality of the chairman sfn successfully conduct ing the open forum" said C. l.. Harold. His leadership controls the meeting, but that leadership is the leadership of democracy. The chairman uses no gavel he needs none. There are no rules ex- cept the rules of fair play. The spirit Of democracy which the forum should embody is neyer arrogant but always courteous and reasonable towards those who are afflicted with different ideas and opinions.
 "One of the greatest institutions for promoting true democracy Is Ford Hall, the open forum of Boston This insti- tuition always looks truth squarely in the face, no matter who utters the truth. But the person who utters 1t must prove it. must not get away without satisfy- ing those who have doubts or who may think otherwise. It simply fills want in the minds of people today who want 1 to know-without any frills-the why and wherefore of things, and who want to see If Pilates question can't be answered. What is truth?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
Upper second Avenue Prosperous.

Upper Second avenue is becoming more and more an important part of Birmngham," said l.. F' Berry of the Mercantile Supply company
 lt seems that housewives have learned of the many progressive and large up-to o-date grocers in this dis trict and that they believe the prices of merchandise in this section are req sonable on account of the lower rents at any rate the merchants of upper Second avenue are enjoying a fine business. have had to enlarge my own store to double its size to ac- commodate my increased trade. Un- doubtedly this section has certainly come into prominence as retail mar. keting center"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28
NEGRO DOUGHBOYS MAKE GOOD

0R F ITH the American Armies in WW France.-Negro troops from
 America already have estab-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-28

The cry came for the speeding up of the navy and naval appropriations got through with an unprecedented rush. Soon the public figured it out that mod ern navies had the power to protect transports and this being true, there was a possibility that the time might come when an unfriendly power might land troops on our shores. A bigger navy was the forerunners of larger army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
THE WORLDS MARKET
Iron and Steel Review

New York, December 29.-Lttle bust ness was reported during the week in iron and steel, while producers and con sumers awaited events of an open market on the turn of the year
 The transition period in the steel indus try is being marked by an increasing number of employees released from 100 per cent war production. The new schedule of reduced prices is viewed favorably by a majority of the leading steel interests, In addition there is some hope enter tained that the new contract form will be made operative before the end of Jan uary Demand for steel is slight at pres ent.
 with many plants already booked through the first half of 1919. Price revisions will nc doubt be made on new business after the first of the year. The coke problem is as yet unsolved, but there is some talk of the ending of price control Decem- Der s1.
 The domestic demand for copper is light, consumers being willing to hold off until the trend of prices becomes clearer.
 The tin deadlock Is still unbroken. since the war industries board has not granted the demands of the tin importers. Trad ing in the local market is inactive.
 Consumers apparently are taking little interest in the lead market. Prices have dropped half a cent in the first week of open trading Spelter is trifle stronger on some export inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

FOUND Wonderful cloth ing valEas. One-fourth off every suit and overcoat. Marc Linx, 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

LosT-IN FRONT OF OR NEAR AGE-HERALD. BUILDING, LONG BLACK KID GLOVE. FINDER PLEASE RETURN TO- AGE- HERALD OFFICE. REWARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Retailer Consumer

No. ?. Standard ..... N.s0G51.95 21Q25c
 J. E. KEITH. Chairman. Main 3S26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Weekly Financial Review

New York, December 29.-The final week of memorable year in the an nals of the worlds financial markets ef- fected no change of moment in the condi- tions recently existent on the stock ex- change, apart from record breaking sales of Liberty Bonds, mostly at lowest quo tations yet established.
 This condition, generally accepted as temporary or passing phase, in no way disturbed the confidence of those cap. tains of finance and industry who believe this country is desSned to occupy posi- ton of greater importance and power in the far reaching period of reeonstruc- ton.
 Various theories poularly advanced by economists that the United States, no less than it's -belligerents, will have to bear it's share of the wars financial burdens for many years seem to be neutralized by the country's enormous credits and gold holdings, as well as supplies of raw ma terials,
 Domestic basic conditions are regarded as eminently sound but labor problems and readjustment of prices of essential commodities press for increased. recogni- ten, as is evidenced by the pause in the steel and iron trade,
 Excepting the comparatively small group of international bankers. little m terest is manifest in the forthcoming peace conference, although a growing ap- pr eciation is felt respecting the chaotic conditions in central and eastern Europe
 Greater concern is evinced in the future Of the transportation industry, but the executives Of the railroads are more hopeful, as indicated by their latest atti- tude of early constructive legislation which will remove all probability of five-year extension of government con trOl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

S1oO REWARD for return of Hudson Super Six, standard blue-black body, 1917 model, chassis No. J-5730s motor Nc. 42S0, pump with leak in it. wrapped with black adhesive when stolen; $loo will be paid for the return of this car. Notify pr. w. c. Gewin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

Thousands of women in Japan earn their livelihood by working in the fields nild on the docks loading ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square. N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex. New York Produce Exchange, Associat. ed Members Liysrpool Cotton Associa- and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed cGi for, future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consirn- respondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Weekly Cotton Review

New Orleans. December 2s.-Cotton face of the holiday feeling in the early sesssions and in spite of the reactionary tendency that appeared toward the end At the highest levels the active months in the contract market were lI5 to 2ll points over the close of the preceding week, January going to 3o.0e Last prices showed net gains of S7 points, middling at one time being quoted at Sl.2Sc and closing at 3lc.
 Investment buying, based on the strength of the spot situation and the discount on futures as compared with spots, was the main motive power for the advance Buying of the more distant Do sitions was stimulated by the further dis count on the distant months. The an- nouncement of thes removal of cotton trade restrictions after the February all lotments was one of the important in- fluences of the week, while rumors of easier ocean freight rates to come in Jan uary helped values on the close. Buying was mainly done however, on signs of n growing spot demand and the continued firmness of holders.
 This week the opening of Liverpool will probably have an important bearing on the trend of prices In the American mar kets on the first session, after which at tention is bound to be diverted to the technical position of the market and to reports from the spot centers of the south. Anything pointing to widening out of spot activity after the holidays will have a quick effect in stimulating bullsh sentiment. Reports at the end of last week from various mill centers were rather pessimistic regarding orders com ing in and considerable closing down of machinery was predicted. Should there be developments along these lines those traders who are working for reaction would have a decided advantage The market will be closed Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
$. R. Stewart & CO.

4Of-2 WoOdwnrd BidE, Grain handled in lots 1000 hsisheis ana upward. Also fractional lots If xtock. Personal Attention to All Urders Private Wires W. |. Ps1ra,ra Phone Main E67 NInnnw.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
RAILROAD SCHEDULES

Corrected December s, 1918 Arrival and departure of passenr.. trains. Birmingham: The foIinvfn N schedule figures published as informas ton, are not guaranteed.
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL sTATInN
 Southern Railway System
 lSOuthcrn MailMaY CNl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
w. E. Campbell

@ Cotton Stocks. grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondents Shepard A Gluck, New Orleans: E. W. Warner & Co. New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to ail exchanges
 SIG and 6l7 Woodward BIdg..
 Telephone Main e1lI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Time and money if you don't buy a suit or overcoat now at my "One- Fourth Off" Sale. Marc Link, 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

LIBERAL reward will be paid for re- turn of Scotch collie dog, strayed from Shades mountain some time ago during absence of owner from city; dog answers to name of Dan. Please leave at Age-Heraid office and get reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
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PHONE 1900
THE LOCAL MARKETS
Poultry

II 4ALl L<OG&&A 1V1<A1kAAG 4 kJ
 Poultry Fryers-Two pounds and under, ,275zff5Oc. Guineas-5vc each. Roosters-15c. Turkeys-Liye. S21z@s5c. Dressed. 3sD 40c. Ducks-3Oc n, Hens-2Sl271kc. Geeso-25c Rsbiits--ss to s4 dozen. Fresh Eggs Wholesale. ssqi5e; tsss' 75lS3c
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-z2lzo. Pompano-35c. Salt Water Trout-2oQ22c. Mixed Fish-l2c. Red Snapper-Headiess and drawn. 20 G21c. Gray snapper-Headless and drawn. 14c. Mullet-10Q1lc. White Trout-12c Chesapeake Bay Oyrters-Extra select. s. 60 gallon.
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed--s70 C. s. Meal. ' Per Cent-s5s.26 Peanut Meal-S6S Hen Feed-A per 100-lb. sack. Old Style Hulls-s26. Velvet Bean Meal-s46 Corn Chops-SSS5. No, ? White Oats-sl0 03 per br Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa--S47 per ton. No. l alfalfa-$45. Southern Alfalfa-AS No. 1 Timothy-$4. Clover and Timothy-s40. Wheat Straw-S22. Johnson Grass-$30 Shueks-sl5.
 Live Stock
 tUnion Stock Yards.) Fed Steers: Good to Cholce-99ioc Medium to Good-7QSc. Common to Medium-6I7c Grass cattle according to weight dual. ity and flesh: Steers-7GSc Fat Cows--7GSc. Medium Cows-667c. Canners-4ih@51Sc. Cutters-519GE61ac Heavy Bulls-6Isd771kc. Light Bulls-51x@65sc. s Fat Yearlings-6Q7c. @sN Oxen-4@7c. S. Medium Yearlings-5Q6c. Vealers-74Sc. Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs-1e5 pounds and up, 15c. asA Choice Corn Fed Hogs-1s5 to 1s5 lbs, 14c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs-s0 to 1855 pounds, i3c. Rest Heavy Rough Hogs-1aQ514c. Light Pigs--90 lbs. down. 12c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-12d13c. Sort and oily hogs from 1c to 2c per pound less than above prices
 Hides and TaII0w No. l Green Salt fIides--l7llSc No. Green Salt Hides-16QI7c. Half Cured Hides-16l2c less No. 1 Green Hdes-14116c No. Green Hides--13Ql4c No. Dry Flint Hides-27@2sc. No. Dry Flint Hides-26927c. No. l Dry Salt Hides--24Q25c No. Dry Salt Hides-23Q24c. Goat Skins-S0Q9Oc. Damaged Hides-Half price, Washed Wool-75Qs0c. Clear Unwashed Wool-55Q60c Bury Grease Wool-s59S7c.
 Cotton Good mfddlfng .................. 29M .4as Strict middling ............... 29 M MluuiinS ......................... 2S1 Strict low middling .......... 27N
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-13
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-13
NOT OUR DUTY; BUT OUR PRIVILEGE

TAR SOLF upheava the
- of the dynasty that still in need of few lessons
Pt Wilson that entering the ne had announced fight
the autocrac against people Therefore he that
now it IS our duty to feed the starving German people
Very WELL doctor when the ready appeal for help
maybe will listen onfate estates of the autocrat who
have made all this trouble, and convert them into food?
From henchma the bggar for the people must be
some considerable drop America and her allies will be the
minded OF that privilege by such whipped ours
The quicker the German people put flannel the mouths Of such
gandes will be able themselves
into American favor.
Had autocracy Aug waiting
until they had been hraShed Nov If 1913 they might have escaped the
calamity Of We obligations to them the obi
cations OF Christianity.
Because the allies generous make them slaves
they 1.-THE Gemans slaves Belgns the French and the
Russians in obgaes to ubsdze them as lords and ladies
waiting.
good way;
form.
Germans proud boas determined the unhoy
on and on they could ghost of show Of winning and with
H-grace of them now to whine.
No their with
children persisted wherever they have gore
the being teOze all those into submission against whom they
yet 60
Pet Wilson fight the German
Gratis rather than the German people this though had fight the people
OF punishment from the military and promise of reward through world do
mniona place the sun"he German flock tudged and until
now they are left dangling in the air
AS Christian nation charitable;
charity like this without enen from the amsker would too
t Wilson in his address spoke we'll of the example that the
allies hope set for Germany and to win her back Christian civilization
by winning respect and that of her people the plan of the allies
be worked not within the the amstc but outside
Germany be made could and would he justified
would impose conditions then
her like and should be- but right
disposition on part appreciation what might do for
them, the part of the Germans
Netelandno exend for all America cares even into the
exile that said to have been the lot OF the late prince
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-13
HE'LL HEARD FROM AGAIN.

When will dwarfed dyspc pcs. childess selfsecure.
and incapable Of being otherwise. through below
ing like lost calf for universal military training
sending everybody else. and everybody children
of war. in the army--an occupation
which in time OF stress. the wasteful anc
useless the face OF the earth?
IL is from just such sources in too many cases a.,
least, that the than occasional squawk
that up whenever 1t suggested ways
peace preferable war. and that occupations Of
peace essential TO the OF race
Just the country getting because the order
has from Washington stop mobiiizng: that
because armistice having been signed that prac-
further peace pursuits alone
we going to the damnition bow vows.
No danger from the yelper Of his ever getting
scratched there isn't enough Of him to scratch He
probably smellee powder his life and the sigh
OF would scare him to death, but he certainly
regards army service necessity. and desirable
occupation for everybody else Because there are to
be draft calls. those out have been can
celled ths sniveling humohyena sees the whole ma
tOnaI army being demObized right OF the bat and
that all the boys In France and in the environments
dumped into civil life tomorrow-out OF a
clear sky Poor, pestiferous pollywog!
such celebrations OF returning peace was held
here Monday must have been an awful bore to these
imps devils brigade the promotion OF gore
spning IL will be different. however with those ia
night who followed heavens natural
course IN the production OF military timber-but then
you always leave IT old maids and old batche-
Iors otherwise chidess to prescribe exactly
what is good for other peoples children
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-13
Other Editors Than Our,
SAFETY AND PEACE.
louisville COuricr-JOurnai.i

Sayat homes readers OF casualty lists. picture the
soldier a marked for death. rarely lucky if ne
escapes That another picture the front is
evident from article Plane News paper
published in France by soldiers OF the American
peditonary force:
Here is something Airnats write home TO anx-
ious mothers who probably think lot about de-
privations and exposure to all kinds OF diseases
The death in the A K. r. Is less than
thousand. and has been figured the Marine, and
who frequently compelled TO sleep and under
the most primitive conditions.
Considering that the death rate per thousand in
civil life males military 81. the show
ing is credtable army sanitary conditions"
From this IL appears that IL approximately three
times safe be soldier IL is be a civilian
of military The lower death among soldiers
may be due partly the fact that many civilians of
military age suffer deadly humiliation because they
not with the cOlors while many worried death
by the enormous cost of living and few commit sui
eide because they bored by the routine of a humb
drum life.
That the individual often finds peace amid the hor-
his has life irritating petty annoyances and
difficulties, fat which has been the theme OF
than writer The Joy OF service has been the theme
OF millions of ora narrators OF their experience
soldiers
That life is not without corporations
have you. by the way heard soldier in service
speak paintively OF his lot II Il match
ed that OF the policeman the opera lis plain
Soldiers service included in the consong
philosophy OF Ralph Waldo Emerson.
In light OF the facts the influenza mcnaced price
ridden stay-at-home Is inclined TO borrow the words
which Of the Latin historians attributes Sabine
woman and ask: When wiz the draft OF class begin