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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
WANTS EXPLANATION
 OF COTTON DECLINE
Senator Smith Will Call on Chairman of Price-Fixing Committee for
 Information

Washington, December 6-(SpecialA Senator E. D, Smith of South Carolina is on the war path'' for the cotton price-fixing committee, of which C. J. Brand is chairman, recently appointed by the President.
 immediately take up with Mr Brand two vital questions in connection with the cotton situation; why he, as chairman of a government committee, acting un- der authority of the President, permits Dear" movement in the cotton world which reduces the price of cotton to a marked degree. This is entirely wrong the South Carolina senator believes. If the price should go up then the general trend of the situation would be a big aid to thousands of cotton growers, but when it goes down, it hurts all growers and helps only the Wall street manipu- lators.
 The other question which Senator Smith will ask MT. Brand, assuming that the latter knows of the present Dear" movement, is why, being cogniz- ant of this situation, his committee should longer exist as government bu- reau under such circumstances.
 This, in brief. is the way Senator Smith views the matter. He Is deter mined, he said, to get at the real cause of the present decline in cotton, and if the Brand committee is no longer func- tioning In the manner which it should he will probably take steps to end it's career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
NESB|TT WILL HEAD DELEGATION ID SEE !. M'ADOO MONDAY
Alabamians Are Growing Somewhat Uneasy Over Fate of the Warrior
 River Project
Nv HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, December e. Special( w. D. Nesbitt, chairman of the Btr- mineham Warrior river committee. will reach Washington tomorrow and will accompany Senators Bankhead and Underwood and Representative Oliver on what they hope will be their final visit to Director General McAdoo Mon- day.
 The lack of definite statement on the part of the director general has caused certain uneasiness on the par t of the Alabama delegation, and it is not positively known that the admin istration will further commit itself prior to the departure from the service of the Secretary of the Treasury. Pre- sumab1y there has been no reason for such prolonged delay and as the ad- ministration has all available facts be- fore, it, and the necessary money ap- propriated, the withholding of an- nouneement of definite policy has been judged ominous of peril to the pro- ject
 The first of the week, the director general, then practically en route to Chicago, agreed to receive the Ala bamians Monday. When, the follow ing morning, he cancelled his trip, the Alabamians endeavored to arrange an earlier hearing, but without success. Now they have concluded to ask the director general at the Monday con- ference to tell them just what he in- tends to do
 The facts as presented to the admir- istration by various investigators in- cluding G. A. Tomlinson, who recent ly visited Alabama, are flattering in every detail. The director general previous to the Tomlinson inyestiga- tion promised to act, provided the re- port was favorable. The Alabamians are relying on that promise. As mat ter of fact, they have no reason other than the inordinate delay to fear for the complete success of the project.
 At the same time they are anxious that the fight be brought to an end immediately and will ask the director general to relieve the tension.
 The Tomlinson report called for the expenditure of nearly $2,000,000 In ad- dition to that amount already ex- pended in purchasing the fleets of certain Alabama coal interests which purchases were consummated some months ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
pr IAMEs J. coRRnrT

The brilliant fistic performances of Jack Skelly among the amateur feather
 weights in the latter part of the sos soon caused him to be widely heralded as a coming champion among the pro-
 fessionals.' Skelly fought more than 50 amateur battles and never had suffered a serious setback. Oftentimes he went
 far beyond his class to secure opponents.
 But none of them proved too husky for
 the youthful cooper
 In 1888 some of the New York sportsmen conceived the idea of staging an anna teur boxing tournament to determine the
 championship in the various classes. The
 big show was put on in Tammany haH
 and among the entrants for the feath- erweight crown was young Skelly who
 was nominated by Jack Dempsey. the "Nonpareil."
 About go of the best featherweights in the eastern section of the United States entered the tourhament The titles were to be bestowed upon the youngster in each class who was victor in every bout he figured. It so happened that Skely was forced to fight and whip six men that night to gain the crest-but he ac- compiished it. No better evidence of Skelly's greatness as a fighter even then can be cited than the fact that he defeated each foe decisively and came out of all the contests without scratch or bruise
 Immediately after Skelly won the anna teur championship enthusiastic friends insisted that he jump right into the professional ranks and try conclusions
 with the best pros in that branch of the sport. But Jack Dempsey, who was pilot ing the pugilistic destiny of Skelly, ruled to the contrary.
 "Skelly isn't quite ripe to tackle the experienced professionals as yet" decided Dempsey. The kid is good-very good. And some day he will be pugilistic
 marvel But he is still little too young
 and too inexperienced to take chance with the professionals. In two or three years he will be ready to go out and try conclusions with the best of them" Through 1889 and 1890 Skelly continued taking on all the amateurs who cared to face him and Skelly's friends, who bet
 on him in every contest, "cieaned up handsomely. Just when they were ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07

claiming Skeily as without a peer among
 the amateur featherweights the Veruna
 Boat club of Brooklyn sent challenge
 to Skelly in behalf of one of their mem
 bers-Mike Leouard-who had been
 cleaning up all the amateurs ehe had faced.
 Skelly quickly accepted the defi and the
 battle took place in the Clermont rink of Brooklyn in 1891. The place was packed
 to the rafterst when the two feather
 weights rushed to the center of the ring
 in fight which settled the question Of
 amateur featherweight supremacy and
 gave to the audience a full measure of thrills.
 Because 'amateur bouts in those day were limited to four rounds, 1t was the custom of most warriors to set the fast est possible clip from the first gong 10 the last. Twelve minutes of actual fight ing was not very long period of time and usually the boys tried to utilize every second in an effort to roll up points. But Skelly still adheripg to the teachings of Dempsey, played a walt ing game during the first round. While ! Leonard rushed at him in fury. Skelly kept dancing around the ring, feeling out and studying his opponent and learning all his weaknesses and his strength. F But in the second round Skelly began | to cut loose. He met Leonards rushes | in the center of the ring and the two l boys stood there and siugged away in a 1 fury throughout almost the entire ses-
 sion. Leonard was the more powerful of
 the two, but Skelly had it on him mile in science. Skelly landed three blows to every one in the second round and maintained that average throughout the third.
 With the opening of the fourth. Leonard realizing that only a wonderfully success full rally would win the decision for him. fairly hurled himself upon Skelly-but to
 no avail The young cooper used the left jab with merciless precision and cut Leonard's face into ribbons. Leonard, game clear through, tried to keep on top
 of Skelly and land a sleep punch during every second of the last round of fight ing But he couldn't And when the
 final bell rang Referee Tom Evans lifted up the arm of Skelly to tell the crowd
 that Skelly had won another battle and so had successfully defended his tue
 as the amateur featherweight champion of America.
 CThe story of Jack Skelly's fight with George Dixon will appear tomorrowo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
WARNER SORE OVER SATURDAYS DEFEAT

Pittsburg. December 6.-Glenn War ner. football coach at Pittsburg, vows that he will never again allow hls team to play with certain officials and asserts that he got the worst of it at Cleveland. He says:
 There were many things that in- dicated to me that things were not right at Cleveland, but a few only need to be mentioned.
 First, why did Manager Gardner of the sailors, as l am told, telegraph Merriman. head linesman. at Beaver Falls yesterday morning, not to come He was the only official I had confi- dence in, and I am glad he paid no attention to the telegram.
 Second why did Referee Ray de- clare the second period at an end just when my team was on the sailors l. yard line. and five minutes yet to play? And why did he make them allow the Sailors to score? Jim Marks of Kisi kept the time. as the local timekeeper claimed his watch was broken. The whole thing looks fishy and l hope it will be strengthened out
 Director of Atheletic Miller said:
 There is no question but what we were robbed of the game in the inter- est of outsiders. One of the worst exhibitions of unfairness was the ac- tions of Ray Chapman, shortstop of the Cleveland Americans. who in every way possible harassed the head linesman and attempted to stop him from calling Cleveland men offside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Lloyd-George Expresses
 Appreciation of Response

New York, December 6.-Appreciation of Americas response to the allied call for troops last spring, and of the work of the United States navy, is expressed by David Lloyd George, British pre- mier, in a cable message received here today by the national Britain Day com mittee.
 T am always delighted to hear of any work which helps to make our two na- tions understand one another better the message reads. "We shall never for- get the prompt and decisive response of the American President and people to the allied call this spring and the invaluable part played by the American navy in helping to free the seas from the Ger man pest"
 The message will be read at a mass meeting here Sunday in celebration of Britain Day. at which H. Y. Rraddon, Australian high commissioner, will re- ceive Americas congratulations on be- half of England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
THE CAVELL CASE"
 AT TRIANON TODAY
Story of Murder of English Nurse Portrayed With Historical
 Accuracy

All Birmingham is seeing The Cavell Case" at the Trianon, authentic picturi- zation of the life and murder of Edith Cavell, the British Red Cross nurse. This picture has proven one of the biggest sensations of the season and those who see 1t see historical facts presented be- fore their very eyes.
 The story is taken from the official re- port of Brand Whitlock, American am hassador to Belgium, and recites the facts of the Cavell case as they really hap pened. This picture shouts in unmeas-
 ured terms No mercy for the Hun"
 During the showing of this production at the Trianon this week new attendance figures have been made and the picture is one of the biggest successes of the season. Julia Arthur presents most perfect portrayal of Edith Cavell. The Saks siren screams daily at II a. m.. to remind Birmingham people of the op- portunity of seeing the Cavell picture. You see it today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
HEALTH OF ARMY
 MEN EXCELLENT
Mortality Rate From Dis ease Lower Than for Any Similar Body in
 World

Washington, December 6-The health
 of the American army, both at home
 and overseas, has been excellent and
 the mortality rate from disease proB-
 ably was lower than in any similar
 body of troops in the history of war
 fare, Surgeon General William c. Cor
 gas declared in his annual report. made
 public today Complete statistics of
 deaths in army camps are not included in the report which covers only the fis- cal year to June 30, 1918. In 1917, total
 deaths from disease were 29S4, and the death rate per 1000. 6.3 This compares
 with a seven-year average of 4,9 per 1000.
 Contrasting this record with that of previous years, General Gorgas points out that if the morbidity of typhoid fever had been the same as in 1SaS there would have been HOO deaths from that disease alone, whereas there were only 23.
 Measles is placed at the head of the disease causing deaths although the report shows that 65 per cent of the deaths were due to resultant pneu. monia
 FURTHER IMPROVEMENT Washington, December 6.-Further improvement in health conditions in larmy camps at home was reported to- day by the surgeon general for the week ending November 29, although Spanish influenza still is prevalent. The number of new cases is steadily de- lcreasing and the weeks total of 1000 represented a reduction of 25 per cent, There was slight increase in pneu- monia admissions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. December GA firm market controlled by the same views as ex- pressed yesterday that the covering of the arbitrage short interest here for Liverpool account would bring about a cheap advance in prices. On this theory the recent hedges sold for the south and Japanese account have been absorbed largely by local traders. Our spinners and manufacturers are endeavoring to reach basis for forward transactions in cotton goods at lower prices than these prevailing with the government Ex- ports of cotton which have been held here for the account of the foreign gov ernments through their. agents are in creasing. The temper of the trade here is bullish and the short interest for foreign account is being reduced daily Hubbard BroA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
WARM WELCOME FOR
 SOUTHERN DELEGATES
Alabamians Will Deliver Addresses Before the Southern Commercial
 Congress Next Week

Washington, December 6-(Special) Southern delegates to the Southern Com mercial congress, and especially those who are expected to come in automobiles from Birmingham and other points in Alabama, win be given reception by the Southern society of Washington in the TO- tunda of the capitol, and later dinner at the University club. Fifty automo- piles will be ready to bear all across country to Baltimore where the conven- tion will be called to order next Monday.
 Two Alabamians in Congress will de- liver addresses. Senator Bankhead will speak on good roads Monday, and Wednesday Representative Heflin will speak on cotton. If possible, w. F. G.. Harding. governor of the federal re- serve board, will speak later In the week.
 Clarence J. Owens, secretary and nov ing spirit of the organization, is 8 citi- zen of Alabama, although resident, for official reasons, of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
WORKERS ASKED NOT ID CALL A
 MOONEY STRIKE
Secretary of Labor Issues Appeal Declaring New
 Trial for Convicted Man Very Probable

Washington. December 6.--An appeal to the workers of the country not b engage in nation wide strike as a protest in the case of Thomas J. Mooney. convicted of murder in con- nection with the preparedness day bomb explosion in San Francisco. was issued today by Secretary of Labor Wilson.
 In a telegram to Otto A Hartwig, ation of Labor, the secretary said that if the evidence now available is suff.- eient to convince a jury that there has been conspiracy to convict Mooney, there is every probability that he will secure new trial and have his guilt or innocence determined by a jury in the light of the facts that are not known to exist"
 The secretary said that the only ef- feet of strike would be to bring into disrepute and tend to destroy the jury system of trial Which is the re- suit of 1000 years struggle on the part of the masses to protect themselves against crminals on the -one. hand aud profiteering on the other.''
 Many labor. unions over the country have voted to strike on December 9. as a protest in the Mooney case Their action was taken before Governor Ste phens commuted Moneys death scn- tence to life Imprisonment, but, offi- cia1s of the American Feredation of Labor have publicly announced that the governors action did not meet the demands of labor in the case
 If Mooney has been guilty of this crime" said MT Wilson's telegram. Tabor is not interested in his ac- quittal. No strike of the workers ct the country can facilitate these pro- cesses. It cannot produce a particle of evidence that would be beneficial in securing justice. A strike can neither give 8 fair trial to nor secure a fair trial for Mooney and I sincere. ly hope that no such strike will take place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07

force of revenue officers has been em- ployed to protect the camps from this |demoralizing traffic. Squads of special ly trained officers were sent to sec tions where unsatisfactory conditions were reported. and they have been largely successful In keeping the traffic in abeyance.
 Efforts to arouse and strengthen public sentiment against this form of law breaking and to secure the more active cooperation of statS and county officers have met with gratifying re- suits. One of the most serious impedi- |ments encountered is the tolerant at- titude of certain district judges against this class of offenders. Their apparent Iunwil1ingness to impose adequate pen
 alties, even in fragrant cases where
 the evidence submitted is indisputable,
 tends to nullify the bureaus efforts to enforce the law. Fortunately the num- Der of jurisdictions where such condi-
 tions exist is decreasing as public sem iment grows stronger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Carriers Ask New Rate
 for Hauling of Grain

Washington. December Complication for permission to establish new rates on grain was made to the interstate com merce commission today by carriers op- erating in Central Freight association territory. It is proposed to establish pro- portional or reshipping rates on grain, grain products and grain by-products from Chicago, Peoria, H.. and St. Louis, to Atlantic seaboard territory on traffic originating in trans Mississippi river territory to restore the equalization Of rates destroyed by the recent general de- creases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
AERIAL MAIL HEAD
 OFFERS RESIGNATION

New York. December 6.-Capt B. B. Lipsner announced here tonight that he had rendered to Postmaster General Bur leson, his resignation as superintendent of the aerial mail service.
 The reasons given were that he had been informed novices are to be placed in charge of important branches of the service and special airplanes constructed for carrying mail.
 The resignation of Max Miller, first pilot of the service, was'announced at the same time for the same reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
DrS. DOzier & DOZier
Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs, Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases af the Skin and the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Air Lieutenant Killed

Houston, Tex, December 6.--Lieut Charles Clayton Cole of New Rochelle IN. Y, was killed at Ellington field to-
 day by the falling of his airplane He
 was a graduate of Cornell university ground school for pilots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
BILL TAFT MADE
 TALL GUY' INMATE BASEBALL BATTLE
Great BlO0dless Revolution Among Moguls Ends With Former President Out
 in the Cold

Philadelphia, December 6.--The great bloodless baseball revolution conceived at the Lambs club in New York. ap- parently has ended in fiasco. with William Howard Taft, who was to be the man on horseback" for the orisi nators of the coup. refusing to ride In declining the crown that was to be put on his head he was graciously con siderate of those who had offered 1t, passing his refusal on technical grounds. with no hints of the conviction he must have had in his mind that he had been made the innocent fall guy of fIuke attempt to play shady politics.
 As Connie Mack pointed out it is re- gretable that big man, a former pres ident of the United States. should be placed in such. an embarrassing posi- tion and offered a big post by men who had no authority for making such a tender
 Possibly Hampstead and Frazee were sincere and thought they were acting for the good of baseball and believed their action would have the support of all factions. for it doesn't seem likely they would go so far as actually to of- fer the biggest baseball job to one of the biggest men in the country when they had no authority.
 It is true that Mir. Hampstead "de- 1ivered" the National league vote but there was sad fall down on Mr. Frazee's part. He couldn't line up the American feaguers As & matter of fact. ehey even turned on him sEd flouted him.
 NEW TACK BY THE NATIONAL The failurea of the coup shows that Ban Johnson Sstill has the American league rens in hand and that he will be at the helm as usual next year, al- though as announced in the Sporting News last week some of his duties will be distributed among the owners or the league. who desire to take a more active part in the American league administration.
 Such action by the American league may prevent a new move that Is brew ing in the National to destroy the au- thority of the commission as it has been exercised. A baseball man of national reputation paid a secret visit to Phn- adelphia last Friday night. He was on no baseball mission. but he told me that the two best. bets of the day were these:
 1. John Heydler to be elected presi- dent of the National league.
 g. The president of the National league to be instructed by the league not to vote for August Hermann to remain on the national commission.
 There seems to be a drive on against Garry. & master of detail and whose honesty in his dealings on the com msision has never been questioned By refusing to vote for him the National would block organization of the com mission for 1919, unless Ban Johnson agreed to new chairman satisfactory to the National league. The situa- tion is simple and clear but its ef- fects leave much to be guessed at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Record Stock Prices

Chicago, December 6.--Record prices have been paid for stock of all classes at the International Live Stock exposi- tion, it was announced tonight. Thirty loads of fine cattle sold today for $27 4 ! a hundred. or 3ss5 above last years mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-07
Suits Filed

Annie Massey has entered suit in the circuit court against G. H. Buely. claim Ing s500o damages for alleged personal injuries