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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Mrs. Hirsch Will Go
 to Trial in Atlanta;
 Venue Change Denied

Atlanta, March 13.-Judge Ben Hill in the superior court late today, denied the motion for a change of venue in the case of Mrs. Herman II. Hirsch, indicted jointly with J. w. Cook on charge or attempting to blackmail Mayor Asa G Candler of Atlanta. Cook was convicted of the charge on February P. Mrs.
 Hirsch's case will go to trial on Thurs day.
 Mrs Hrsch petitioned for the change of venue on the ground that she would be unable to get an impartial trial here because of popular prejudice In de- nying the motion, Judge Hill announced lie would give her counsel the right to question the talesmen concerning their opinion in the case, just as would pc done in the trial of a case involving capital crime The special right, Judge Hill added, will be given the defend- ants counsel to make doubly sure that the trial is fair and impartial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
STRIKERS AND CITY
 COMMISSION HOLD
 SECRET CONFERENCE
Metal Workers Call on Commission in Reference to Parades and State That They Will Violate
 No Law

E. W. King, business agent of the Ma chinists' union, appeared before the city commission yesterday morning at the head of a delegation of union metal trades workers, and asked for a secret conference with the commission, which was granted. The commission would give out no statement as to what transpired behind the closed doors, nor would the members of the committee.
 It was stated following the meeting that the strikers wanted police protec- ton while having parades, processions or demonstrations unmolested. They stated, it is said, that they would vio- late no laws, and that they felt that they had a right to acquaint the public with their number in this manner
 It is said the committees call upon the members of the city commission was based on the report from Ensley that they had placed pickets around the Ems ley plants of the Tennessee company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
British Airmen Drop Ton
 of Bombs on COblenZ

London March 12.-British aviators have dropped ton of bombs on the town of Coblenz, capital of the Rhine province of Prussia, according to an official com munication issued tonight.
 Coblenz. which is situated in one of the finest sections of the Rhine, has a population of hardly J0,000 It Is strong ly fortified town, and on the opposite bank of the Rhine. on a lofty rocky eminence, is the fortress of Ehrenbreit- stien, which has been considered al- most impregnable The town does a large trade by water and rail. Its man ufactures include pianos, paper goods and machinery. There also is some ship building done there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13

as IS being attested at the novel jntro-] auction of this remedy in Birmingham at3 Nortons drug store, corner Second ave~a nue and Twentieth street
 stomach trouble is the direct cause of more Arrangements of the nervous sysl tenn and general bodily functions thaHa any other ailment, according to the state- ment of the Plant Juice Man, who is3 introducing the new herbal system tonica here s
 Imperfect digestion and dyspepsia cause] more serious diseases than all ailments3 combine. Nearly every form of diseased begins in the stomach, and this has beer] proven in thousands of cases-it is thea neglect of the first symptoms of a 'srun.3 down" system causing these troubles. Il
 Indigestion wrecks the entire nervousH system, clogs up waste matter in the in- testines, which, in turn, posons the blood, II half-digested food in the stomach lit-3 erally rots, forms poisonous gases. and makes disease of all kinds Constipation keeping the decayed matter in the4 body-is responsible for many hours ofl illness. Laxatives help out temporarilya as they merely relieve the condition fof| the time being, and constant use of laXa.| tive produces paralysis of the bowel mus.
 cles. The cause of constipation isl stomach trouble.
 Plaint Juice the new herbal system1 tOHlC, IS lIe ItiHcQS iof tiSoS iiiOtiCi ti1 ailments-hendaehe, dizziness, constipa-
 ton, sbackache, weak memory. bad blood. circulation, unsound sleep, indisestionl and dyspepsia. It will give almost in-a stant, positive relief, and if taken forf q short time, results will be permanent Do not neglect your condition-it wilf always lead to more serious trouble. Givea your rundown system a chance to. make good; help it, so that you nav know once again the feeling of real health again have energy and vigor,. clean tongue, sweet breath, good conl-l plexion, and be able to sleep sound, tos eat food without fear of the conse-s auences; no more irritablity, indigestionE or dyspepsia.
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton sl drug store, corner Second avenue ana Twentieth street. Birmingham. where hei is daily, meeting the local public and in-| troducing and explaining the merits oiI Plant Juice. Free samples given.-Adv. Fl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
RATE HEARING

Montgomery. March 12.--(Special0 Cities and towns of other states which do business in Alabama will be dis criminated against if the public serv- ice commission does not abandon the class and commodity rates in favor oe rates based on the long and short haul principle. according to N. B. Wright. assistant freight traffic man aaer of the Central of Georgia rail- road who was ross-examined by the attorneys for the Alabama Shippers association in the railroad rate hear ing Tuesday
 MT. Wright used Nashville Tenn. as one illustration and contended that Nashville. which had been doing much business with towns in north Alabama. would be discriminated against be- cause the interstate commerce com mission has adopted rates based or the long ands short haul principle and these rates are materially higher than the rates now in use on intrastate shipments which are carried the same distance as shipments between Nash Vile and north Alabama towns. < MT. Wright was cross examined by F. Cotterill, specsal attorney for those who are protesting against any change in the present intrastata freight rates. The hearing was re- stunned Tuesday after a recess. since Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Alabama Delegates to Southern Commercial
 Congress Are Appointed

Montgomery, March 12 - (Special.) Eleven citizens of Alabama were named by the executive department Tuesday aft ernoon to represent the state at a ispe- cial conference of the Southern Commer- cial congress at Baltimore March IS when consideration will be given to the ques- tion of the relation ol the south to the federal shipping problem The conference was called by Dr. Clarence J, owens, managing director of the congress-, and the Alabama delegates are former Gov. Emmet O'Neal of Birmingham, J. w. Worthington of Sheffield, J. Manley Eos ter of Tuscaloosa. Richard w. Massey of Birmingham, E. w. Barrett of Bir- mingham, r. P. Glass of Birmingham, A. A. Hardage of Decatur, John T. Coch- rane of Mobile, R. V. Taylor Of Mo bile, George w. Jones of Montgomery and c. C. Clay of Demopolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
YOUNG BOY KILLED
 BY SEAbOARD TRAIN
Accommodation Train Hits Wagon at Railroad
 Crossing

Roy Guy, boy of about Il years, was instantly killed yesterday morning when Seaboard train, No. 21, an aecommoda- ton from Piedmont crashed into the wagon on which he and his aunt were riding.
 The accident happened at crossing near Acmar. Nearing the crossing, 1t is said that the boy stopped the mule which was drawing the wagon, but that upon the approach of the train the animal became frightened and rushed in front of the engine.
 Guy was instantly killed, and his aunt, Mrs. Steele, was seriously injured, but has a chance to recover. it is said. Guys body was removed to Birming ham by an ambulance of Lige Loy, which also carried Mrs. Steele to St. Vincent s hospital for medical attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13

and Americans Wnlcn Hdd hhtiii tS''eS> itself in several ways since his ar rival
 Secretary Baker plunged into his work soon after his arrival. making morning calls on Premier Clemenceau and Ampas- sador Sharp General Pershing accom- panied him. This afternoon the secretary was received by President Poincaire. Ambassador Sharp presented him to the President General Pershing accompan- jed him on this occasion also.
 SUBMARINE ALARM
 There was something of submarine alarm on the voyage over when the party was about 50o miles off the coast of France. Secretary Baker, General Black and the officers of the ship were having tea when q loud report was heard This was at first believed to be the noise of the dropping of hatch but other reports followed and the en- tire party went on deck. It was then learned that the lookouts on board the crulser had sighted a spar closely re sen1bling a submarine periscope sticking out of the water and the gunners decided to fire without taking any chances as to the character of the object.
 Secretary Baker saw the American gunners on the cruiser shatter the spar and expressed himself as greatly pleased at their promptness and accuracy.
 Shortly before landing, Secretary Baker saw French dirigibles and large flo tilla of hydro-airplanes fly out from a French port in search of a German sub marine that had been reported off the coast.
 During the secretary's call upon Mar shal Joffre, he told the noted French soldier that he had been charged by President Wilson to express the Presi- dents strong personal friendship for him and to assure the marshal that he pre- served the warmest recollections of his visit to the United States. The Presi- dent, Mr. Baker said, had directed him to convey to the marshal an expression of the high esteem with which 'the hero or the Marne' had inspired him. The secretary conversed with Marshal Joffre for nearly an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Alabama Fertilizer Users Protest Against Sending
 All Box Cars to West

Montgomery, March 12.-An appeal made by Alabama fertilizer shippers and man. ufacturers to the state public service commission for relief from the order of the director general of railroads, Secre- tary- McAdoo. in moving, box cars to the west for the purpose of shipping grain and thus denuding, the fertilizer ship pers and manufacturers say, this ter story and seriously inteefering with crop production, has led to an exchange If telegrams and letters between Mr McAdoo. s. P. Kennedy, chairman of the public service commission, and the Jefferson Fertilizer company of Brming- ham. one of the protesting companies.
 Assurances were received from the United States railroad administration that fertilizer would receive attention of the federal administration and the grave necessity of moving trains in the west was pointed out. In reply, MT. Kennedy said the fertilizer must move nrior to April to. be of any benefit to this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Socialist Leader Commits
 Suicide in Unusual Way

Akely Minn., March 12.-William Peregrim, a socialist leader in this sec ton, committed suicide today by plac- ing a piece of dynamite in his mouth, lighting a fuse and blowing off als head The department of justice had been Investigating his activities in con- nection with agitation for repeal of the draft law last June.
 Mrs. Peregrim said she and their 12- year-old daughter decided to commit suicide at the same time, using dyna- mite. but later refused.
 Peregrim left a note willing his prop erty to his wife and declaring he was not afraid to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13

"Of course my visit to France at this time is pilgrimage to the very shrine of heroism, and it will be an inspira- tion actually to see the great comman- ders and the armies which have so long held the frontiers of freedom against all attacks. In America, as in France, we have a civilian secretary Of war and civil power is supreme. That is one of the characteristics of the free institutions which we are fighting to maintain.
 Civil power must bring us the sup plies of organized industrial resources and support it's armies. In America now the dominant thought in all minds Is war Industry is organized and sup plies are beginning to be produced in a satisfactory quantity. War materials are accumulating and great army is completing its training to join the force already here.
 There can be but one result when the forces of civilization in great coun tries like those now allied are com bined to defend the vital principles of liberty. Our President has nobly phrased the spirit in which America entered the war, and his subsequent declarations reflect the feeling of the entire country that we are committed with all our resources to the winning of the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
JOFFRE MAKES CALL

Paris, Monday, March 11.-Marshal Joffre called on Secretary Baker today and the secretary later returned the call at the marshafs headquarters. The secretary also visited Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, American representative on the supreme war council at Versailles, and expected to see President Poincaire this evening.
 Mir. Bakers party will leave tomor row for a French seaport town, from which trip of inspection will be made along the lines of communication to the American headquarters.
 In a talk with newspaper correspon- dents today MT. Baker said he was im- pressed with the cordiality of the re- lations existing between the French
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
INCREASED COST OF
 LIVING IS THE CAUSE
 0F RECENT STRIKES
This Is Opinion Advanced in Report of National In- dustrial Conference
 Just Issued

Boston. March 12.-Increa sed cost of living and failure of employers in many cases to anticipate this influence had causes of recent strikes. according to the report issued today by the national industrial conference board on strikes in American industries in war times.
 From April to October G. 1917, there were strikes at 251 establishments, the existence of which was definitely verified by the board. Each establishment was asked to report upon causes, but com plete information was received from only l156. These plants showed 2s3, ,402 men idle and 6,285,51 days of production lost. Opinions were asked also of labor com missoners and mediators. Direct con- ference appeared to have been the most satisfactory method of settling these dis putes.
 The conclusions of the board as to the causes of the unsettled conditions of la- Dor are that the following influences were of primary importance:
 Increased cost of living and failure of employers in many cases to anticipate this influence
 Widespread discomfort due to a be- lief that undue profits had been made by employers out of-war business.
 Increased independence of the work er, due in part to a labor shortage, and in part to a feeling that the situation constituted labor's opportunity for forc- Ing union recognition or closed shop conditions.
 Inequality between wages raid in plants engaged on private work and gov ernment or private pants engaged on war work.
 "The unsettling influence of the cost plus profit feature of many war con- tracts.
 The federal administration virtual ndorsement of the eight-hour workday."
 The report concludes:
 Indications of improvement in the la bor situation in recent months are ap- parent, but needs only a cursory read- ing of the daily press to see that the war industries of this country are still heavily handicapped by labor disputes Cooperation in efforts for the establish ment of some workable programme which shall minimize these disturbances, at least for the duration of the war; is the patriotic duty of both employers and em- ployes,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
CRAWFORD HAS
 INTERVIEW WITH
 DR. A. H. GARFIELD
Fuel Administration Gives Out No Information as to Progress of Settle
 ment of Situation
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, March 12.-(Special.) )-Ex- cept to admit that George Gordon Craw- ford, president of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. conferred with H. A. Garfield, national fuel ad- ministrator today, and that subject of the conference was differences existing be- tween furnace operators and union min CTS of the Birmingham district, the fuel administration withheld all information.
 It is intimated, however, that another conference between MT. Crawford and pr. Garfield would be necessary before complete harmony and understanding prevail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Local Data
LUCdI lJuL1 he A hours ending at ' p. m.,
No Great Damage
 By Naples Attack

Rome. Monday, March 11.-No damage of a military nature was caused by the attack on Naples early today by enemy aviators. it is announced officially.
 The raid was made at 1 o'clock this morning. About 20 bombs were dropped, almost all of them striking private houses. In addition to the seven vic- tims in the hospitals of the Little Sisters, several other civilians were killed or wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
CONGRESS PROTESTS AGAINST NEW POLICY AS ID CASUALTIES
It Is Said That President Wilson Is Giving Per sonal Attention to
 Question

Washington, March 12.-Protests against the war departments new pol icv of issuing casualty lists without addresses continue to reach members of Congress and the subject was de- bated today in the Houe,
 President Wilson Is understood to be giving personal consideration 10 the reasons for the change and it is known that the department has asked General Pershing, who suggested 1t at the instance of the French govern ment, to forward a full statement of the military consideration involved SC they may be laid before the American public. Members of the cabinet said after today's meeting that the matter was not discussed there.
 In connection with the plan now be- ing considered of issuing lists twice . month or once a week instead of daily, it has been suggested that under this scheme there might be no objection to giving addresses and names of rel- atives of the men. One of the chief objections to the old plan was the announcement oe the dates on which men were killed or wounded, thus giv- ing the enemy exact information as to the results of certain engagements.
 In the House Representative Mc- kenzie of Illinois, republican, cited the case of a Montana man whose name. appearing on casualty list, was identical with that of a boy in the army from an Illinois town. He was joined by Representative Little of Kansas and Graham of Illinois, repub- licans, in insisting that names should not be made public without addresses.
 Representative Glass of Virginia, Garrett of Tennessee and Humphreys oe Mississippi. democrats, defended the action of the department, saying the decision had been reached by men who knew more about the question than members of Congress. Represen- tative Garrett said the newspapers had failed to impress upon the people the fact that the department promptly notifies the relatives of each man 1Xhnsa ist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
SEVEN GENERALS TO BE RELIEVED FROM
 THEIR COMMANDS
tcontinued from Page one)

they may not be until the medical board has examined other officers who would be in line for service in France as di- visional commanders if they pass the re- quired physical test.
 Major General Mann commanded the
 Rainbow Division" when it went to France, but later was relieved of that command and returned to this country. Shortly afterwards he was given com mand of the eastern department relieving Mai. Gen. George Bell, Jr., who was as- signed to command the Thirty-third (na- tional guard) division at Camp Logan, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Bread Riots in Gratz

Zurich, Switzerland. Monday, March H.-Serious bread riots occurred in Gratz, the capitol of the Austro- H un- garion crown land of Styria, last Wednesday. After sending a deputation to the authorities to complain of the scarcity and poor quality of the bread supplied, a mob collected in the streets, smashed windows and plundered shops The police were powerless to prevent the disorders. The property damage is re- ported to have been serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
E. P. King Resians

Atlanta, March i2.-~Announcement was made here today of the resignation of E. P. King of Atlanta us superintcnl- ent of the fourth division of tEe rai.- way mail servic>. T. H. Harris If the railway mail service at Cincinnati has hsen named to succeed him. Ill an- Eeun' irg his resignation Me. King, whc i;s been connected with the ra,.ray ,rail ssrv;cc for the last 3s yeers. said h, had t~An offered th, snner;nta', iency uf sle
 .ivisicn ut Cincinnati. whie ,. ls .l1ns1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 T0day's Age-Herald

saks' features spring oxfords for men and young men, Porter's feature new spring footwear for men and women.
 NJ. Veil & Bro. point out the economy of H. S. & M. clothes at s25.
 Office outfitters Co. feature "Kum- Bak" pencils at soc dozen.
 Lcveman. Joseph and Loeb print full page of store news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 12.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednes- day. Thursday fair south rain north portion. Thursday.
 Mississippi: Fair Wednesday; Thurs day cloudy and somewhat colder; lo- cal rains in interior
 Tennessee: Cloudy Wednesday; i; Thursday rain; somewhat colder west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Loan to Cuba

Washington, March 12.-Another ally became a borrower from the United States today when the treasury extended B credit of s15,ooo,oOo to the Cuban gov ernment to assist it in its war prepara- tions. At the same time Great Britain was given another credit of $2oO,OOO, ,0oo Both loans were made at the new interest rate of per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Another Engineer Has Plan for an Unsuitable Shin

Washington, March 12.-Plans for wha, he declared would be an unsuitable snip were explained at an executive sessionD of the Senate naval committee today pvE c. l.. Rilxer. a marine engineer of N,ew York. Members of the committee were so impressed that resolution was adopted asking the shipping board to in- yestigate the proj ect.
 Riker said that his plan would not greatly reduce cargo space
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Texas Loyalty Bill Signed

Austin, Tex, March 12-Governor| Hobby today signed the bill passed ny1 the Texas legislature making it a fei- ony to speak disloyally of the flag or otl the army and navy. The governor also. signed the bill providing an appropr,a tion of S2,000,0o0 for the relief of droutn- ] stricken sections of west Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
Secretary Baker Issues Statement On Purpose
 Of Going 10 France
American Cabinet Member Will Leave Paris at Once For Tour of Inspection to All Camps and
 Lines Held By Pershng's Men.

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  the following his visit to France
 Pershing expeditonar transportation supply system order that America more ef ctiyely armya and O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-13
MANY PEOPLE NOW
 TEST THE REMEDY
The Plant Juice Man Givesl an Interesting Interview
 at Drug Store

NO other remedy has been accorded .ne instant success that has been att talned by Plant Juice, the new herbal system tonic, the remedy that makes life worth the while for stomach sufferers
New-York tribune., 1918-11-30

of our committee before sailing, they
begged US to let them count on US at
least for two years more.
hat France needs S The raw ma
terial. She will lool after the rest,
for she is extremely independent and
fears nothing so much as having her
reconstruction activities in any way
subsidized. She needs money, food,
clothing, kitchen materials, horses,
everything with which to help herself.
Our territory covers about ninety
villages. Every week they are visited
by our chain of travelling grocery
stores, stocked with provisions of
every description. We have about
seventy-fve workers.
CAS- fast as the Germans got out of
the villages we sent girls ahead to
find out the number of returning in
habitants and their most pressing
need. Then our workers would return
to one Of our centres, get the ncces-
sary articles together and take them
back the nex3 day.
Miss Morgan intends to carry on a
vigorous campaign here for funds to
take back to her committee. Money,
she feels is the prime necessity, and
the perfunctory worker, the worker
who does not understand the spirit of
the French people, is the greatest
hindrancc