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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05
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would mean much to mankind."-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
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TenifYfno.

"a lady Of forbidding countenaneeT''
YES, even the automobiles pun up
when she crosses the street.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05

The best profit is the profit that
leaves some profit for the other man in
the deal.
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Daily ThouQht.

1t is never so difficult to speak as
when we are ashamed OF our silence.
La ROchefOucauld.
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People who never make mistakes
are dangerous persons to associate
with.
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Lots Of bright hopes are exchanged
for gloomy experiences
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He that commandeth well shall be
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-06-05

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Catarrh for Twenty Year

Mrs. II. S. Davis, 1907
10th Ave-, n. Nashville,
Tenn, writes:
GAfter having been a constant
sufferer from eatarrh for more
than twenty years and after try
ing almost every remedy -adver-
tised, and having lost all hope, I
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bors and. all with whom I come
IN contact"
Sold EveEywAers
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It is safer to commend the dead
than the living.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
WILL SHOOT BLIMP DOWN
By Associated Pre-

Washington, May 15.--The navy depart ment announced late today that the de- stroyer Edwards was proceeding from St. Johns, N F., with naval aviation ex- perts aboard in search of the navy dir
 gible C-5, which broke from it's moorings at Pleasantville, N. F., this afternoon and drifted to sea. The commanding off,
 ficer of the destroyer has been ordered to bring the dirigible down with anti-air- craft guns if it is located.
 Information to the navy department of the loss of the C-5 and subsequent ef- forts to capture it, Was sent from the
 U. s. S. Chicago, station ship at St. Johns, N. F., as follows:
 "Dirigible C-5 broke adrift from moor ings Pleasantville. Rip cord broke. Nc one on board. No casualties. U. s. S.
 Edwards proceeding northeastedly di-
 rection, 10 persons, with instructions tc assist and bring down with anti-aircraft fire"
 Navy department officials were greatly disappointed at the accident to the C-5 which has abruptly terminated plans for sending the dirigible across the Atlantic in the wake of the seaplanes starting from Trepassey bay. It was said imrne diately upon receipt of the official re- ports, however that the attempt to cross the Atlantic with dirigible of the same type would not be abandoned, but that another ship would be made ready to take the place of the C-5, which probably will be practically a total loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
JUROR IS FINED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT BY JUDGE BOYD
During Murder Trial Officer Drops Pistol and Is Held for Contempt-Defend-
 ant Convicted

The jury in the case of John Little, who was tried for murder in the erimi- nal division of the circuit court the greater part of Tuesday and yesterday, brought in verdict of guilty of man. slaughter and fixed his punishment al one year and a day on the county roads.
 Little is alleged to have killed Ed Johnson in January this year. Some claim that Little and Johnson had been gambling and Johnson being little win ner, jumped the game. John Little is said to have lost heavily, and is alleged to have followed him and killed him in the quarrel that ensued Others allege that Little waylaid Johnson, knowing that he had money on him, and killed him.
 During the trial Of Little John Jones, Jr., one of the jurors, was fined SEQ for contempt of court. He is an officer of the city, and as he was rising from his seat his pistol dropped from his pocket At the conclusion of the trial Jones was cited to appear before the trial judge on contempt proceedings, and the above fine was imposed by Judge Boyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
SCOTTISH RITE
 REUNION WILL BE
 CONCLUDED TODAY
Class of 200 Candidates Takes Scottish Rite Degrees at Masonic Temple. Many Parts of State Are
 Represented

Nearly POO candidates are in the class which is now taking the Masonic de- grees of the Scottish Rite at the tenn pie in Birmingham.
 The eonferring of the thirtieth de- gree was completed last night and the thirty first and thirty-second will De conferred today, beginning at o'clock this morning. The class is being kept at the temple throughout the day and evening and an elaborate supper was served in the Masonic temple dining room last night before the final work of the evening was begun.
 The class represents almost every part of north Alabama, there being comparatively few Birmingham mer taking the degrees this time.
 The present reunion will be com pleted this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Federal Troops Suffer Heavy Losses at Hands
 of Rebels and Villa
By Associated Press

Washington, May 15.--Mexican rebels allied with troops under Francisco Villa attacked the town of Corraltos May 6 and in the resultant battle ih- flicted severe losses on federal troops under Gen. Pablo Quiroga, who were hurrying north to the relief of Chlhaa- hua City, which was being menaced by the Villistas News of the battle evil dently was held up by the Mexican censor and the first intimation that such a clash had occurred was received here today by mail
 Gen. Jesus Augustine Castro, com. mander of the federal troops in Chi huahua, other dispatches. from Mexico City, said, had been ordered to the cap ital to report and Gen. Cesaero Castro, federal commander in Puebla, has been ordered to take over the Chihuahua forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
lRAPTISTS FAVOR
 NORTH AMERICAN
 CONFERENCE PLAN
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Rev. Dr. o. l.. Hailey of Dallas, Tex, saving this would be concrete evidence that the Christian people of the south do not approve lynchings
 Under miscellaneous business during the afternoon the convention appoint ed a delegation headed by President Gambrell to attend the Northern Bap- tist convention next week, sent fra ternal greetings to that convention and to the Presbyterian assemblies at New Orleans and St. Louis
 The Rev. I. w. Inzer of Odenville, Ala, formerly an army chaplain, read to the convention an announcement from the executive committee of the American Legion caucus held in St. Louis recently informing the conven- ton that the legion had not gone on record for or against prohibition. Mir. Inzer said he was member of the executive committee of the legion and that reports had been sent out that the legion had gone on record against pro- hibition.
 The annual address yesterday in which President Gambrell criticized the war department for barring volunteer camp pastors from military establish ments and denounced church union was made the expression of the convention and will be laid before President Will son by a special committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Associated Press Summary
 OF International Situation

Dalmatinn coast, which are still un- settled. While it is reported that the Americans remain opposed to sanctioning the turning over of Plume to the Italians another re- port is to the effect that M. Trum- bitch, head of the Jugo-Slav conn mission, and Colonel House and Thomas Nelson Page, American ambassador to Italy, have discussed the formula of compromise on Plume.
 A refusal to consider the note of the German peace delegation re- garding international labor Iegis- lation has been forwarded to the Germans by the council of four. All the other German communica- tons have been referred to peace conference commissions for reports.
 Count Von BrOckdorff-Ra Rantzau. head of the German delegation nt Versailles, is declared in Berlin dispatch to have informed his assO- ciates that the peace treaty as it stands cannot be accepted, as 1t would be impossible to fulfill its terms and that the signature of the German delegation would not he af- fixed to any document the ferrs of which could not be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Steel Officials Arrive in
 Birmingham Early Today
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(Continued from Page One) at Chicllasaw, and the new hospital at Fairfield
 Such entertainment as is provided ;n Birmingham will, of course, be cont.n- gent upon the wishes of the party as it is known that they come first and foremost upon business trip and with the desire to inspect the work which has grown out of the appropriations made at the time the finance commit tee was in Birmingham in July, 1917. If the party can spare the time from their duties efforts will be made by the citizens of Birmingham to show the ap- preciation of the community for the confidence the finance committee showed in this district at the time of it's former visit.
 The special train will arrive early this morning and is expected to go tm- medately to the scene of the company S operations in the vicinity of Ensley and Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
330,OO0 ARMEN|ANS FACING STARVATION Thousands of Moslems, Jews and Kurds Also Pleading
 for Assistance
By Assoc,ated Prsss

New York, May 15,-More than 33oooo men, women and children in Armenian provinces are today facing death from starvation and epidemic diseases, accord d. ing to cable advices received by the Presbyterian board of rore1gn missions and made public here tonight
 There are 61,oOo orphans helpless in Marsovan, and appeals for relief have come from 12,o00 more at Salinas, Gunay and other centers in Azerbaijan. Thou sands of Moslems, Jews and Kurds, be- sides the Christian remnant of refugee army, are massed in Urumia calling for assistance.
 Typhus. typhoid, smallpox and cholera are killing off thousands, and relief l workers, doctors and nurses are needed | to combat the epidemics raging through ] out the land, the advices declared. Slow starvation is killing hundreds in the Ar nenian Caucasus, where refugees are
 herded like cattle, from IS to IT crowded
 into a room and living on thin dish water soup made on a recipe calling toi
 one onion. a spoonful of grease and two quarts of water for six persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
WILL INVESTIGATE CONDITION ABROAD
Special Mission Sails for Europe in Interest of the
 Textile Industry
By Associated Press

New York, May 15.-A special mis- sion of manufacturers appointed by the executive committee of the world cot leans next fall, sailed for Europe to- day on the steamship Baltic to investi- gate textile conditions and discuss in- ternationa1 relations between textile industries in various parts of the world
 The delegation will remain in Eu- rope two months, visiting cotton manu- featuring associations in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Rotterdam, Brus- sells, Ghent, Lillie, Havre and Paris. Later the commission will break up into smaller groups to visit Italy Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway and Sweden. Some of the members will stay abroad for three months.
 The increase in manufacturing costs, the upheaval in international trade, the crippling of textile organizations in France, Belgium and Russia and espe- cially the rapid rise of the Japanese textile industry are some of the effects of the war which have brought about the appointment of the commission to visit Europe for the world cotton con. ference and the American cotton man. ufacturing industry.
 The managers of the commission are Fuller E. Galloway of Georgia, chair man; Walter Parker, New Orleans, vica chairman; w. Irving Bullard, Boston, secretary; Alpheus Crosby Beane, New Orleans; James T. Broadbent, New York; Randall N. Durfee, Fall River, Mass; George L. Gilmore, Somerviile, Mass; James Inglis, Detroit, A. w. Mcclellan. New Orleans; Russell E. Lowe of Fitchburg, Mass, and John E. Rousmaniers of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
By Associated Press

Although the peace terms which the allied and associated powers are to present to the Austrian dei- rgatiOn are virtually complete and report has it that next Wednesday has been chosen as the day when the Austrians are to he called be- fore the peace congress, the nego- tiations may be delayed by reason of the fact that Hungary, where extremely unstable conditions still exist, hns failed to appoint dele gates to go to St. Germain.
 The council of four Thursday continued discussion of the miii- tary items to be embodied in the Austrian compact. These. it is as- serted. not only will require demo- Utilization of the Austrian army and prevent future conscriptiOn, but will call for the dismantling of the famous Si<oda works, Austria's great armament factories at Vienna and Prague, where the monster howitzers and other big guns used by the TeutoDic armies during the war were made.
 Premier Clemenceau on Thurs day discussed with Signor Orlando and Baron Sonnino the claims of Italy with regard to Plume and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16

Recently Mr. H. L. Lindsay of No 2501 North Sixteenth street, BirminSs ham, one of the best known farmers in this section of the country, made th< following statement:
 'T have suffered from indigestion to1 a number of years and could not ksel the lightest food on my stomach, l was bloated with gas and in great pain was constipated all the time and could never get any medicine to relieve me; had headaches and dizzy spells, and could not sleep; had trouble with my kidneys and pains in my back, and had rheumatic pains all through my body and felt weak and all run down; in fact, felt so bad I could hardly stand on my feet. I started to take Plant Juice and after three bottles am feei> ing the best I have in years. sleep well, have fine appetite and have nd more trouble with my kidneys or rheur matism. I think that Plant Juice is cheap at $500, and am grateful for what 1t has done for me-"
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham al Norton's drug store, Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
DEATHS

Mrs. George Mathis-Aged 6S, died at the Birmingham infirmary Wednes day night of injuries sustained when she fell down the steps at the home of her niece, Mrs. Clay C. Hafer 1o20 North Twenty-eighth street, Sunday morning. The funeral will take place at 10:3O o'clock this morning from the residence. conducted by the Rev. MT. Norris and Dr. John McNeill, pastor of the South Highlands Pres [ byterian church. The pallbearers will be: Louis Suydam. Mims De- Jarnett, MT. Howe, w. B. Bum, S. F. Parker E. G. Self. Charles Hail and Mir, Morris.
 Allen Clyde Lennrd-Aged 23 years died at Fort Lyon. Col The re- mains will arrive in Birmingham this afternoon. He is survived by his father, A. M. Lenard. and two sis ters, Mrs. M. Evans and Mrs. J. N. Vante. Funeral services will be an- nourced later
 Jack R. Davis of Athens died at St Jo- sephs hospital May 9. aged 37 He was connected with the Phillips-Les- ter Manufacturing company of Bir- mingham Buried at Athens Sun day, May II. He was Mason and was well known in Alabama. N. F. Collins-Aged 70, died at the res- idence of her son. J. C. Collins, 2421 Thirty-fifth avenue. north. Wednes- day night The remains will be sent to Collinsville this morning by Mac key for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Better Prospects for Adoption by Congress
 of Suffrage Resolution
By Associated Pres.

Washington, May Retrospect of adop- tion by Congress of the Susan B. An thony woman suffrage resolution was bettered by receipt of information today that Senator-elect Henry w. Reyes of New Hampshire, republican. would vote for the measure.
 It was learned that MT. Reyes had sent telegram to constituents announce ing his intention to support the resolu- tion and stating that he regarded New Hampshire as the pivotal state. His predecessor. former Senator Hollis, voted for the measure in the last Congress. but his colleague, Senator Moses. republican, voted in opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
DIRIGIBLE FALLS IN SEA, SAYS SHIP
 IN RADIO MESSAGE
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airmen who had gathered to welcome the airShip.
 Rear Admiral Spencer s. Wood, com nander of the aviation base, met Lieut.. Commander Coil as the latter stepped from the C-5s nacelle
 Commander Coil gave much of the credit of the flight from Montauk Point to his pilots Lieutenant Lawrence and Ensign n. P. Campbell. The cold dur ing the trip, he said, was almost numb ing at times. but the pilots had hung on gamely, although they were compelled to divide their turns at the wheel into short shifts.
 The ship occasionally made as high as 70 miles an hour, though the average of the trip was only AS miles. The direct course from Montauk was 1900 miles, but an additional 100 miles was traversed in seeking the landing place after reaching the Newfoundland coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Elkins Not Guilty

In the case of Will Elkins. who was tried for murder in the first degree in the criminal division of the circuit court the greater part of Wednesday and yes terday, the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.
 Elkins was alleged to have killed Claude Robertson at Belltona in January, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Big Fraud Scheme Against Government
 Is Found by Officers
By Associated Pres.

Phoenix, Ariz., May 15.-An alleged con spiracy to defraud the government by false grading and weighing of hay sold to IS army posts in the southwest, in volving. it is said, shipments of from 5000 to TOGO tons monthly, with alleged illega: profits of from g to s per ton has<been uncovered here by Department of Justice officials. following the arrests Tuesday of Alfred J. Peters, prominent hay dealer of Tempe, and J. N. Jaggers. federal hay inspector for Maricopa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
ROPER INSTRUCTS OFFICERS

In his instructions to revenue officers Commissioner Roper said:
 ''The attorney general reaches sim liar conclusion with respect to the act of November 21, 1918, which makes it unlawful after May 1, 1919 to use grain or other food products in the manufac- ture of beer, wine or other intoxicating malt or vinous liquor for beverage pur- poses. He is maintaining in litigation which is now pending that, under the act of November 21, 1918, the manufac- ture of beer or wine is absolutely prohib- tied, without regard to the amount of alcohol contained, or whether they are in fact intoxicating or non-intoxicatng. If this contention is upheld by the courts the production of any beer or wine for beverage purposes without regard to al coholic content, will be unlawful. If the courts construe the act as prohibiting only the manufacture of beer and wine which are actually intoxicating the man. ufacture of such beverages will then be
 Ia wful or unlawful. according to whether they are in fact intoxicating or non-in- toxicating.
 Whatever may be the final construc- tion placed upon the act, the fact that the manufacture of any beverage is there- by prohibited will not relieve the pro- ducer thereof of liability to tax, but the product will be subject to the same tax and producers will be liable to the same optional taxes as though the production and sale of such products were not pro- hibited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
300 Shopmen Strike
sy Associated Press

Savannah, May 15.-Seaboard Air Line railway shopmen, said by union men to number about 800, went on strike here to- day because of alleged insanitary condi- tions at the Seaboard plant. Their lead CTS said they would stay out until the improvements demanded are begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
Local Data
Mrs. Darling Acquitted

By Associated Press
 Orlando, Fla, May 15.--Mrs. Margaret Darling, who killed her husband, Jack Darling, on the night of July IS last was acquitted by jury here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 15-Forecast: Ala bama and Mississippi-Partly cloudy, probably local thundershowers by Friday night and on Saturday; mild tempera- ture.
 Georgia-Partly cloudy Friday; Satur- day probably local showers.
 Tennessee-Local thundershowers prob- ably Friday and Saturday; not much change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
JOINS THE ARMY |H 0F ENTHUS|b bSTS
Birmingham Citizen Adds His Name to the Long
 List of Plant Juice Testifiers

Every day local people are coming forward with signed st aments rela.
 tive to the benefits they nave received from this famous stomach medicine Plant Tl1ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16
CALL FOR CONDITION
 OF BANKS IS ISSUED
Bv Associated Press

Washington, May 15.-The comp trOller of /the currency today ts- sued c'p for the condition of all national nks at the close of bus- iness on N \day. May IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-16

Mrs Darling testified she shot her aa band when he s.threatened her knife in a quarrel about his at tentions to another woman.