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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12
GIFT WITH WHISKE RS

AS illustrative of the situation, the ad-
ADMINISTRATION, through action of few
of it's most conservative members, de-
cided that it would be wise to put prem
ium of 20 cents per ton on clean coal.
These members were moved to take this
course on account of the fact that as a
result of the new scale of wages, miners
are rewarded for production irrespective
of the condition of that production.
Miners were obviously impressed with the
idea OF getting out tonnage and not with
the necessity of eliminating rock. OPP
orators, face to face with proposition
entailing loss as result of cleaning the
production, acquired the habit of billing
a car mime run"
The government wants clean coal to
facilitate movement of troops and provi-
sions across the Atlantic. In order that
clean coal might be produced, the admin
istration conceived the idea of adding a
premium TO the selling price of 20 cents.
The order was sent to the "Philadelphia"
lawyers In the service of the admins
tration. In changing verbiage to make
the order legal, the lawyers so amended
the order that the net result to operators
is not a gain, but a loss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12

of violating the espionage act by
Jury in federal court here today. lie
will be sentenced Friday. Bentali is
now under one-year sentence for OBJ
structing the draft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12
Bentan Found Guilty

Minneapolis, April Ill. O. Bentali.
erstwhile socialist candidate for gov
ernor. was found guilty on two counts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12

be received with cheers by the large
number of men in the Birmingham dis
trict who are employees of the corpora
ton. Mr.. Huddleston did not refer TO
any institution which the corporation
has established solely for the eonfort
and material benefit of its employees
The profits of the corporation we're
used by Mr. Huddleston to emma s;ze
ms argument that war money for gov
ernment uses should be rxtorted fro,,,
business rather than borrowed from, b,'si-
ness and the citizens u the nation Tba
policy OF the administration in this r..
spect is erroneous, in the opinion of M
Huddleston. The bond issue to wbin..
the people in the present moment. . ~,
responding in never before eoualed en-
, thusiasm, is floated in unwisdon, -
cording to Mr. Huddleston. 1t IS nroh-
ably fair to conclude that the Kaiser
agrees with him.
AN UNWISE POLICY
Mr.. Huddleston first essayed to prove
that business is making money!, In
course of his speech. he said: Il observe.
however, the statement that 1888. ass. AS
has been set aside (by the steel corpor-
atIcn) to pay federal income, war in
come and war excess profits taxes nav
able i'm 1918. Using that as basis
and making the best calculation that an
expert can make from these figures.
which is, take them as SO per cent of
| the taxable income of the company the
net earnings of the steel corporation for
last year was in the neighborhood of
$729, Zoo, 0O0''
The net profits of the corporation an
plcable to common stock was estimated
| by Mr.. Huddleston to be s24S. SIS 1919 sc,
| He figured that if business in the United
States was taxed as he declared business
| in England is taxed, the steel corpora
| ton instead OF s2SS. 465, 4S5, would pay in
taxes to the government $685., 427 $50
| Having Informed his eight listeners Of
| the earning power of business, Mr.. Hud-
dleston, with the voices of patriots en-
gagged in selling bonds penetrating ever
and anon !. the chamber in which he
| spoke, proceeded to argue the alleged
unwisdom of bond issues. He declared
/ that by floating bonds, the government
stimulated business, and the people en-
gagged in joy ride of financial profit
J gacy-with the result that the American
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City Streets Flooded

Portsmouth. Va, April 1.-THE
downtown sections OF Portsmouth ana
Norfolk were flooded for several hours
today by high water backed in from
Chesapeake bay and Hampton Roads
by the northeast storm. sweeping up
the coast Ferry traffic in the har-
Dor was greatly hampered and one Of
the largest vessels had to discontinue
operating because Of the height 10
which gangways had to be raised Nets
We're swept loose at Virginia Beach
and thousands of pounds OF fish lost.
There was no report of damage to-
shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12
BLOW TO BONDS

dollar deprecated in value, and the cost
of living Increased proportionately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12
THE ANXIOUS SEAT

Operators contend that they are always
on the anxious seat. They do not know
what next to expect. For instance, it
became known some weeks ago that tho
administration was considering the prop
osition of annulling all existing contracts
in order that all coal produced might be
sold at government, and. therefore, uni
form prices Later it was understood
that the administration had about con-
cluded to act, and to vitiate contracts.
The operators were made aware 81 what
was to be expected and prepared, or pre-
pared to prepare. Hours and days have
flown. Latest information is that the
administration is still considering the
problem.
Operators have reached an understand
ing among themselves that the admins.
tration is so high in the air. that ii IA
timid to the extent OF preparing 4 way
Tor future action by '.feeling'-that is,
precipitating discussion for the purpose
OF learning in advance the probable ef-
rect. At any rate, the situation is inter.
esting to all save the operators.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12

ERVICE is the keynote of this en-
tire establishment. Security and
service is the basis upon which we
solicit your business Expert service
WILDE givenfreely and whole heartedly,
for we realize that only by rendering
CONSISTENT, SATISFACTORY AND
PLEASING SERVICE CAN THIS FIRM
ACCOMPLISH IT'S ENDS.
We will be glad to have you come to us
for advice and information upon any
matters pertaining to insurance, real es-
tate, rentals and loans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12

THE general agency Of Jas. H. Awt-
rey & Company is founded on
sound business principles and will
be conducted ona broad basis-its activ-
tiles embracing all forms Of BONDING,
CASUALTY AND FIRE INSURANCE,
REAL ESTATE, RENTALS AND
LOANS.
Our Mr.. Awtrey will have direct and ac-
tive management of the agency and will
be ready at all times to give his personal
attention to all matters pertaining to
this business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-12
THE DANGER INVOLVED

The necessity for clean coal was made
apparent some weeks ago when one of
the largest transports in the service of
the government experienced boiler trou-
BILE in The middle of the ocean. This
vessel was conveying troops. 1t was at
tended by various conveys and followed
by other vessels. also bearing troops.
So serious the trouble became that the
big ship, possibly conveying 10000 men,
was forced in the submarine zone to
reduce it's speed to eight knots. Other
ships could not leave the distressed vessel
and they in turn reduced their speed.
AS result these vessels laden with
lives literally crept across the remaining
stretch of water. The boiler trouble, it
is reported, was due to coal containing
more than its proportion of scale and
rock. The scale and rock were contained
because, 1t is regarded as probable, min
ers do not now-discpiline having been
made impossible-pay former attention to
producing clean coal.
1t was for the purpose of eliminating
the error contained in the original order
placing a premium on clean coal that
Mr.. Adams came to washington
The evening world., 1918-05-15
GOSslP

william NJ. Gray and Ely Wh.itl
ker have gone u IN advance OF Gov
eminent var LlWs.
lombard, Ltd viii close at tho
Morosco June aud 20 on tour to tho
Pacific Coast.
The sunshine Girls ~ "J1ck o. Ian
tern" are teaching tho i'e.uam BAY
naval recruits tgo dances 40 t.r.g
show, BIN Lang. which rl! pg seen
al h Century.
A. l.. Llhman wishes 20 known thJt
the sales OF George N. Coutl's song.
Their Hearts Are over hrrc.' the
proceeds OF Wnlcl ~ 10 inc he'd
Cross, are very large.
Ruth Chattertun, iu "Comc out OF
The Kitchen, " 10 keep right on play
ing until about the middle OF July.
She Is having an excellent season.
Dorothy JaTdor is sp,ntIuE most ~
her time singing for tho soldier. and
sailors. She is iu great demand at
the camps. When She isn't doing her
btt thus. she Is studying for grand
opera.
Barney O'Ec,lIy has been ,nu.e god
20 pilot Jen De Angels, Howard kN..
and others over tho Cant .umuut D..-
cult ia one OF the Hoyt plays. IIa
was seen on Broadway yesterday Ga.
planning the entire situation t0
friends,
The evening world., 1918-05-15
an WAY or DIVERSION

Ny mother asked the preacher OUT
one night to cat with US. she Thought
she'd do IL right and 50 she kicked
I'D quite "A fuss. Sho borrowed from
the bankers wife some ringer h""'1
and gee, the blamed things almost
busted up our happy family. Dad DID
not know she had the bowls and
when she brought EN- In, he spuint.
ed sort o. puz1led-hkc ana handed
Ma a grin. "welI, well, he says
whats this We got2' Just then the
preacher washed. Bath bowls Tor
liable use" says Dad Well. III he
hod ding ~gOshcd'" Ny mother Was
90 mortified she couldn say q wotl.
Dad says My dear, how bout the
SOAP? No soap We'll. that's absurd
The preacher coughcd and mentioned
about the weather being hot. That
night Ma cornercd Dad and wow
the calling down hc got!
The evening world., 1918-05-15
OH, SHE KNEW.

Jef Mutt, tho comedian. took a
young woman from Kansas city out
10 Zine at a Broadway restaurant tho
other evening. Picking up the bill Of
fare he said:
DO you like sduahs7'
Indeed, | don't" replied the gtN,
firmly. Jen was SURPRISED.
why not2" he asked.
Because their clothes are 80 slOp-
py."
Say" came from Jcn after be had
studied her n moment, do you know
what a squad ls2"
Certainly" she replied. - squat
Ia a wonan Indian"
The evening world., 1918-05-15
IN WICKED sCRANTON

A Scranton newspaper prints .a ai-
V~ertisement which reads. "SI ul-
chimes are now running r Sg anton
Own your own machine instead pt DE-
Viding half with AN ppcTt.rI
The evening world., 1918-05-15
MISS RAMaEAu RETURNING.

Marjorie kambeuu viii return TO
ne stellar role in Eyes ~ Youth"
at Maxine Elliott's Theatre next Mon
day. Last February ahe fell while
skating at an los rink aud fractured %
lc-. Jane Grey has beer playing tho
Leading rolo very acceptdbly during
Mas kambeau's absence.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
HIoH ONES ARE HIoHER.

Irving Davis, who INSIST That he IN
The Brooklyn Humorist," writes as
90 tell OF a conversation he overheard
recently.
Hello there. Mike" said one Irish
nan to another. How are you feel
inn"
"well. Dinny." replied The other, Il
could feel better, but 1t costs too
much"
The evening world., 1918-05-15
THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

GCT WANT a divorce said the bag
gard looking man to the law
yer.
what are the Grounds?" asked the
lawyer.
My wife throws bricks at the
dog"
I'm AFRAID you haven't much
chance Of success on those grounds
sand 'ne lawyer, sadly. as he thought
Of the fec that was vanishing into
tho distance.
But, went on the wild-lookins
man, every time she throws at the
dog she hits me."-London Ideas.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
CHANGE PLAYS TITLE.

wagenhals y k"mpcr nave decided
70 change the title OF George g. VA
Saton's war comedy, IN which they "lll
star Sergt. Arthur Guy Empey ana
Rose Stnhl. from "Iu, Drums -
pack Up Your Troubles
The evening world., 1918-05-15
About Plays
and Players
Bv BIDE DUDLEY
NANIEL FROHMAN was again
elected President ~ the Ac-
a tors Fund al the annual meet

elected lfcslGent OF tut ~
- tors Fund AT the annual meet
ing Of that organization, held at ihe
Hudson Theatre yesterday Mr. frol-
man undoubtedly Will hold this office
as long as he lives, as DE is heart ana
soul in the work OF administering TO
the INDECENT and otherwise uniuFiAh-
ate Of tho theatrical profession
others erected 10 office lu tha tU"d
are Joseph h. GrismCr, vice lL'S'-
dent. +. +. MdcNay, Second N.''
President. sam A ScrIuutf' lI,d'-
ured: Gus Hill. Secretary; Marc
Klaw. Ralph Delmorc. Harry ll'y
wood, Milton Mobiles. william Sey-
mour and Frank Mckee, trustees.
President Frohman, in his address,
said that tho Fund was badly 900 need
Of money and plans were ~suE-''Ird
for coping with the situation \ doh,h
or more OF the guests from in"
Actors Fund Home attended iht
meeting, which 60 "a certain extent
was OF q social nature.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
.LoYALTY" peoINs MoNoAY.

Elliott Comstock * Gcst viii
launch their new play, Loyalty In
Baltimore next Monday evening
William Belts and Byron BcasIcy,
they nnoun have been added to
the cast. Loyalty" Is "a sequel to
"Experiencc." IL Is by George v.
Hobart.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
A THoUoHT ron 70 DAY.

You may laugh lt aa1.r of tl0s.
Philadelphia names, uut Nlno Trui-
A-Llttle-Pouy-Fas h1a f. married
Mary Observation-Disclosures out u
North Dakota.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
AMONG THE MISSING.

NNE broil,ng August day an aged
~ 'cullud gemman,' who was
pushing a barrow Of bricks.
paused TO dash the sweat from his
dusIy brow; then, shaking his fist al
tAc sun, he ap%ostrophized IL thus.
no the Ldwd's sake, war wuz yub
last Janooary ~ Eyerybody's.
The evening world., 1918-05-15
FooLIsHMENT

FOOLlSHNENT.
A rh bY me zane ~ Louise
Decided 20 yllra 900 HrulH tNvs
She Fird Nc one 1nF
BW uut nEnt aRa.
u ruuusd a. the EAu m her eH.vt
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE
DID you ever SEQ a gho5 900
mo, and / don't ever ..,atrc
The evening world., 1918-05-15
YES, INDEED

THE grocer saw that his best CO..
toner was a bit rutfled over
something, SO he strove to b.
extra obiiging and pleasant.
q think" he said, blandly, 'livinR.
getting cheaper. For ingtance. A
year ago them eggs world have cost
YOU t~wu-pcn.o more"
- year ago. said the customer.
when those eggs we're fresh, the
would have been worth more,'-Tit
BITS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
MURDER CHARGE FILED AGAINST
 ALEX. JACKSON

Sheriff Williams yesterday arrest ed Alex Jackson and brought him into Pine Bluff, and safely landed him in the Jefferson county jail. A complaint charging murder is pend- ing against Jackson. who is alleged to have shot and killed another negrc at Jefferson Springs Sunday night. Both patries being negroes.
 Jealousy is believed to have prompt ed Jackson to shoot and kill Tender son Johnson, another negro Sunday night. A warrant charging Jackson with first degree murder was issued and Deputy Sheriff J. l.. McBurnett went to Jefferson Springs to serve it, but was unable to find Jackson The hunt for the fugitive was con- tinued all day and Jackson was fin ally located and arrested by Sheriff Williams.
 Johnson's death is said to have been due to attentions to 6, Jeffer- son Springs negro girl who was the object of Jackson's love- Johnson liv- ed Redfield, but had been making Sunday trips to Jefferson Springs When he came Sunday night, he was followed by ackson who carried a shotgun.
 A coroner's jury Monday morning found that Johnson was murdered by Jackson, dying instantly after being struck by charge of shot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Hotel Jeiferson-W. Wolfe and wife, Slartinler, Mo; L. Schoeff, Belliville, Ill.,; B. l.. Durrett, Little Rock; A. O. Leamon, Wichita, Kansas; D. Evans, Okla; Don C.. Buel, Little Rock; L. F. Barber, Jonesboro, Ark; J. l.. Fetter+ man, Jackson, Miss; P. Banafur, Mon- roe; A. E. Sinnett, Memphis; k. R.. Martin, Little Rock; Ut. T. E. King, Camp Pike; J. B. Sturgis, Kingsland; i; A. Morner. Altheimer; R. A. Currie and wife, Little Rock; G. Estes and Wife, Altheimer; w. V. Firrier, Sher- Till; c. Doriot, Clio, Ark. .J'M. Lynch So. Norwalk, Conn; A. L. Williams and wife, Redfield; w. O. Bylen, Camp Pike; c. -Kumm, Camp Pike; Dave Berlin, St. Louis; w. V. May, Little Rock; s. Brassell, Little Rock; P. P. Colbert, City; A. B. Jackson, Sherill; A. NJ. Looney and wife, Pine Bluff; T. c. l.. Price,, Cornersville; w. J. Marshall, Collierville; N. P. ,Georgion- jis and wife, Memphis; l.. E. Robin son, Nationwide, Ill.,; A. w. Belmar, St. Louis; R. Haird. and wife, Little Rock; Mrs. D. M. Thompson and sis, ter, Hot Springs. H. w. Lockwood, Tucker; A. D. Denton. Harding; 8. Halladay, Oakgrove, La; G. Rison,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
PERSONALS

Guy Goodman has received his hon. oraDle discharge from the army. and has returned from Fort Benjamin Harrison.
 Paul Campbell of Little Rock waa in the city Monday.
 Henry Jordan is somewhat improved from q critical illness. James C. Me21 has returned from Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he received his discharge.
 Sergeant Wayne Newton was in the city Sunday.
 Sergeant Sam Hilzheim has returned to Camp Pike after visit with his parents here.
 George Walton has returned from Camp Dodge where he was in limited service.
 Taylor Guest, Aubrey Spears. John White, Monroe Perdue, and Ivy Scal- lion have received their discharge from the s. A. T. C. at Ouachita Col lege.
 Seaman Will Kennedy, first class. of the U. S.. s. Oregon, is in the city on two weeks furlough visiting his brother at 900 East Second.
 The following boys have returned from the s. A. T. c. at the state uni- versity at Fayetteville, receiving their honorable discharges: Leon Rutstein, Carl Schultz, Albert Alexander, and Russell Jordan. Elton Moseley, Little ton Sallee, Edward Clark, and Munsey Faucett. other Pine Bluff boys are ex- pected to return next week.
 Jeff Dent of Reydell was in Pine Bluff yesterday.
 The Rev. J. P. Higgins has gone to Camp Pike.
 Sergeant D. l.. NTcDuffie of Camp Pike spent the week end with his wife 1921 West Second
 w. E. Yeager has returned to his home at Hope after a visit with his daughter on 26th and Cherry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
THREE MEXICANS ARE
 HANGED FOR MURDER

Douglas. Ariz., Dec Is. Charged with complicity in the murder of Gus toms Collector Carols Caturegli and two other Mexican customs officers two weeks ago across the line from here and the robbery of $125,OO0 in customs funds. Dr. Huerta, Jose Cruse and two Fl Paso Mexicans named Levya and Silva were hanged in the Plaza at Agua Prieto. opposite opposite here at o'clock this morn ing.
 The executions were said to have followed the confession of Lcyva. to General. Gales involving the three others although Sadmitin. he was the only one who participated in the killing.
 Leyva who was said to have been a former Villa General. offered to go to Chihuahua and kill Francisco Villa if nardoned, but General Gales ordered him executed. Leyva also confessed to a plan of the same crowd to capture l.. k. BndrOw, manager Of El T.re Mine. and Francisco Elias, local cattleman and former Carran- ga consul general in New York, and bold them in the mountains for ran- som. number of other NoXicans suspected of being involved in the plct are reported 10 be under guard of 150 Yaqui Indians twelve miles south of Agua Prieta.
 Dr. lluerta was said to have been involved with Juan Cabral in the in- cipent revolution in Sonora last sum- mer His home was in Douglas, AriZ. Cruz was q local chauffeur. Leyva was seized at his residence here four days ago and taken to A2ua Prieta. Dr. Huerta was seized in his home here Saturday night and taken across the line in his night clothes after his wife had been bound and gagged.
 Mexican refugees here employed an attorney to take. up the case with the State Department
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
SHOOTING RESULTS FROM
 SUNDAY CRAP GAME

Sheriff Williams arrested negro Sunday by name of Sam Fisher, and brought him to Pine Bluff where he gave bond fer his appearance before the next grand jury. The negro, is charged with shooting and seriously wcunding Charles McBryant. another negro, at Tamo Sunday afternoon. He is alleged to have fired five shots from a small pistol. Three of them went wild, but one entered the arm and the other the mouth of McBryant. The shot that entered his mouth came cut in the back of his neck.
 Fisher will be given a preliminary hearing hefore Municipal Court Judge s. A. Miller as soon as the injuries of the wounded man are ascertained.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
DEATH OF YOUNG MAN
 MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR

The death of young Levy Ccgbi11 of Snyder, Lincoln county, was a sur- prise to all who knew him. The man. ner in which he met his death is not entirely clear, though the coronel's jury rendered a verdict of suffocation. He was found near his car, lying on his face dead according to a negro witness, near whose home the young man was found Saturday night. One who heard the evidence before the in quest stated that it is probable that the back fire from his engine broke his shoulder, as that was the most ex- tensive injury visible on his body and on going to seek help he must have fallen in such manner as to cause suffOcation. .,...
 The case at first appeared suspicious The body was found 100 yards i'll the rear of the stalled Dodge car, ly- ing face downward in a ditch at the side of the road. The right hand Was i'll the coat pocket and the left hand shielding the face The right shoulder blade was broken.
 Robert Young, negro tenant on the Curry place, on the Star City Pike, who found the body, was the chief witness. He said that he heard car backfiring during the night Near the car he found a cushion and tools, in- dicatfng that Cogbili had been work ing on the machine, a,.d lantern. The body was examined closely, but no marks of blows or other wounds were found. Relatives of the youth said that he had been subject to smOthering and fainting spells, especially when taking heavy exercise.
 It is believed the spell was brought on by exertions in trying to start the car When Cogbill finally gave it up and started to walk Tor held he was overcome and fell into the ditch, breaking his shoulder blade. Weak ened by the spell and temporarily un- conscious, it is thought the young man suffocated in the mud. Cogbill had taken one of his brothers to Pine Bluff and was returning home at the time.
 The dead man is survived by his mother. Mrs. B. Cogbill, and three brothers, Dell, Lesker and Rich. The funeral probably will be held today at Derreseau cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17

Little Rock; c. Halliburton, Little Rock; F. Kuehn. Texarkana; T. E. Phillips, Lonoke; A. l.. Wegal, Plum Bayou; w. T. Stovall. Little Rock: L. l.. McCove, City; w. D. Rhodes Mem phis; l.. Lee. Memphis M. ]. Me Knight, Little Rock: l.. A. Pearson Pine Bluff: c. D. Harper. Little Rock; E. L. Rune. Little Rock; N. A. Gray and wife, Sl. Paul, Minn; E. F. Pl)w- man, Pine Bluff; l.. E. Robinson w. H.; w. B. Ellis, Little Rock; A. G. Levy: A. l.. Boyles; J. k. McuQary, Memphis; s. farrell. Memphis; F. P. Cole, City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-17
CITY NEVIS
BURGLARS OPERATING
 IN WEST PINE BLUFF

For the past several days burglars have been very frequent in the west end Of the city. Saturday night, just after the C. B. train burglars broke into shop at 1904 West Sixth ave- me, owned by G. R. Myrax, which is combination shoe and jewelry shop. The window on the north side was broken, and the offenders must have entered, thru it. All the valu- ables in the safe were secure, the only thing missing was .9S calibre 1ver Johnson pistol. '
 The roarber shop of Felix Smith, next to IAyrax's place of business, was broken into Friday night, but nothing was taken out. Several other burglaries have teen heard of, but nothing more definitely reported.