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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
COUNTY LOCAL BILLS ARE
 PASSED BY HOUSE

Montgomery, February 5. (Special.) The following local bills of interest only to Jefferson county were passed in the house Wednesday afternoon.
 By Mir. West (with amendmenD. To authorize and empower all cities of the state of Alabama which have a popu- lation of more than 100000 according to the last or any subsequent federal cen sus. to construct, reconstruct, repair, re- new or otherwise improve bridges cul- verts and waterways, and to provide for an assessment of the cost thereof Mir. Vests senate bill No. 19 will now go to the governor for his signature, the sen- ate having passed the amended house bill as shown above.
 By Mir. Ross: To provide for the pay ment of fees, charges and commissions Of county officers, and fines and for feitures into the general fund of the county. In counties having popula- ton of 200, 900 or more, according to the last or any subsequent federal census.
 By-Mr. West with amendmenD: To authorize and empower all cities of the state of Alabama having more than 100,- 900 population, according to the last or any subsequentt federal census, to con- demn or acquire by purchase or other wise a right of way, easement or other Interest in land for the purpose of con meeting private property with the sani- tary or storm sewerage systems of any such city and to assess the cost of the acquisition of such right of way, ease ment or other interest In such land and the cost of constructing such connection against the property benefited thereby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
GENERAL STRIKE
 IN LONDON NOW
 AVERTED F BELIEF
Many Conferences Held, But No Marked Change in Sit
 uation Is Reported
By Associated Press

London, February 5.-The best informed opinion tonight is that the menace of a general strike in London is removed. Many conferences were held today, and the board of trade and the cabinet had
 another meeting, but there has been no marked change m the situation.
 The people of London today experienced 1 the acme of discomfort through the tube strike Snow fell heavily. converting the streets of the city into quagmires to a depth of several inches The sub urbs rush on improvised transport was worse than ever, and the thousands Of trampers had most unpleasant journeys. Some suggestions for strikes in other trade unions were made, but nothing definite developed. Lord Henry Caven- 6ish-Eentinck proposes to introduce in the house of commons bill enacting a universal working week of A hours. The situation on the Clyde is still im- proving, though there has ben no general resumption of work, especially in the shipbuildng yards. There has been no need to call upon the military, as every thing is quiet.
 At Belfast, Lord Pirrie, controller of merchant shipbuilding. had a long con- ference with representatives of the strik- CTS. He proposed a temporary arrange ment of work for 54 hours weekly. with overtime paid for all work exceeding 4I hours, pending a complete settlement for which he agrees to call a conference with the firms concerned. 1t is probable that decision on this proposal will be reached tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
ITALIAN MEMORANDUM


 Paris, February 1.-The Italian delega- tion has agreed upon memorandum which it will r.sent to the peace confer ence, embodying the Italian views regard ing the disposition of the Adriatic states formerly belonging to Austria. This mem orandum will be made public after repre- sentatives of the Jugo-Slavs are heard by the supreme council. which are expect ed to be taken up tomorrow.
 The Jugo-Slovaks likewise prepared a memorandum containing 12 alternatives for settling their differences with Italy According to the plan, Jugo-Slovaks would obtain the entire territory east of the Isonzo river, including Gorizia, Trieste, Istria, and the whole of Dalma- tia. In the succeeding five plans the claims are gradually scaled down, the final one asking only for the eastern part of the Istrian peninsula, Plume and Dalmatia. minus Zara.
 M. Trumbitch, the Jugo-Slav foreign minister and Dr. Vesnitch, the Jugo-Slav minister in Paris, will deliver addresses before the commission of the great pow CTS in support of the views contained in their memorandum.
 The Italian delegation has decided not to enter any discussion with the Jugo- Slavs, at least at present, but to set forth the Italian viewpoint to their colleagues of the great powers, leaving the latter to judge between the conflicting claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
EXTENSIVE PLANS FOR DRASTIC WORK OR FIGHT RULES
 GIVEN IN REPORT
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trial machinery of the nation was care fully studied by General Crowder's of flee. It was found that Class 1 in it's entirety would have taken only 6.20 per cent of the workers of all ages. Defer ment for essential occupation ranged from } per cent in the industrial classes to per cent in the agricultural.
 Examination into the causes of physical disqualification brought many surprises. Alcohol and drug addicts accounted for only 1.33 per cent of the total; nervous and mental disorders for l3.5 per cent; tu- berculosis, S.5, and mental deficiency, 9.4 per cent. t ta
 Nearly 20o,000 persons were comprised in the draft operating personnel, but the actual supervision in Washington was handled by 45 commissioned officers. Ac- tual cost of induction per man was given as s7.s0, against sAs4 under the rolun- tary enlistment, and S227.71 per man under the system used in the civil war.
 Investigation of complaints that pro- fessional baseball players were attempt ing to gain places on the emergency fleet classification list to evade military serv- ice showed that such individual attempts were being made" the report said, and steps were at once taken to put an end to the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
BRITISH DELEGATE SAYS TIME WASTED
Socialist Conference Com mittee on War RespOnsi-
 bility Holds Long Session
By Assselated Press

Berne, February 5.--At the meeting of the international socialist and labor con ference today, J. H. Thomas. a British delegate. complained that too much time was being wasted in fruitless debates. He addressed the conference on a plan for a society of nations and on the principles O" President Wilson. Other speakers were Nuelter of Germany. Wibaut of Holland and Locker of Palestine.
 The conference committee on responsi- bility for the war met from o'clock Tuesday night until o'clock this morn ing without agreeing to the resolution to be presented to the conference. The committee was to meet again at II o'clock this morning.
 H1almar Granting of Sweden presided Other members present were RenaudeI and Longuet for France; Henderson and Bunting for England; EisneNf for Bavaria Wells and Ellenbogen for Germany; Seitz and Nemes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
WILSON RELIEF BILL PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE Man Who Served Three Years of Life Sentence for Murder of Wife Granted
 S350O

Montgomery, February 5.-(Special) Two lines on page 16 of the house calen- dar for Wednesday developed into one of the biggest stories of the day when tho afternoon session began at o'clock.
 House Bill 124. by Mir. Adams, to pro- vide for the relief of William Wilson and to make an appropriation therefor"
 That was the bill that meant so much to Bill Wilson, as he is known all over the state of Alabama He is known be- cause of publicity in the newspaper, pub licity during his trial years ago for the murder of his wife and baby, publicity that came when his wife and baby reap peared at the little Blount county home. and publicity when Governor Henderson signed his pardon about three months ago.
 The case of Bill Wilson belongs to fic- tion. His wife and baby disappeared from the home in Blount county. A search revealed the bones of human be- ings. A jury sentenced him to serve the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
SPANISH CLUB
Interesting Meeting To Be Held To
 morrow At Civic Association

The programme arranged for tomor rows meeting of the Spanish club will consist of music, reading from Spanish literature and pratice in Spanish conver- sation. J. c. Weinberg, Miss Gladys Ly- ons, and Miss Myrtle Lyons will render several musical numbers on the piano violin and flute and Jose Justo will sing Spanish folk songs.
 pr. J. H. Cornyn will have charge of the instruction in conversational Spanish ant for half an hour, everybody will have an opportunity to take part. The meet ing will be from to 10 tomorrow nigh' at the Birmingham Civic association, ant all interested persons are invited to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
YOUNG BOYS CHARGED
 WITH BURGLARY

Raymond Wright and Howard Clark, young white boys were arrested by Dep uties Newsom, Christian and Long late last night on charges of burglary and grand larceny.
 According to the officers. the boys con- fessed to breaking into store owned by I C. Hooper at Leeds early yesterday morning and to stealing four new suit cases and to filling them with clothes valued at $2S5, and to stealing three watches and $l0 out of the cash register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
Keller Asked to Read Paper

Montgomery, February 4.-(Speciai)
 w. s. Keller. state highway engineer.
 has been asked to read paper on
 Sand Clay Roads in Alabama" where
 the annual meeting Of the Short Course in Highway Engineering Is nell at Bat
 tie Creek, Mich, on February 26 1sa course is under the auspices of the Univel sity of Michigan and the Michi- gan state highway department Be cause of important business matters in Montgomery Mir. Keller will be unable to attend. rrr -sfN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

men to serve as commissioners for per iod of 50 days. when Covington county will hold an election for the purpose of choosing the members. The governor named the following: J. E. Wright. president Andaiusia Henry King. Opp. Pollard Can't, Ahdalusia, rural route; w. w. Kinsan, Lockhart R. F. Lee, Red Level The bill abolishing the board of revenue met with little opposi- ton in either house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
MascOtte Still Stuck
 Fast In the Sand
By Assoclated Rfasa

Tampa, Fla, February 5.-The Penin- sular and Occidental Line steamship Mas cotte, which went aground off the ~An- trance to Tampa bay yesterday after noon, is still stuck fast in the sand, de- spite efforts made by the tug Neptune to pull her off at high tide this after noon. The government steamer Weeks has joined the Neptune and another at- tempt, which it is believed will be sue cessful, will be made at high tide, about ' o'clock Thursday morning.
 The MascotteP was inbound from Ha- vana, via Key West. Captain Myers and the crew remained on board, but the pas sengers were taken off this morning and brought here. Unless the weather changes the Mascotte will not be in any danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
BOLSHEVIKI FLEE IN DISORDER WHEN AMERICANS LAUNCH
 SURPRISE ATTACK
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(COntfnued from Page OneD newed when fresh bolshevik forces reach the line.
 Details were received | headquarters today of the bravery displayed by lit tie squad of about 15 Frenchmen, who were victims of an enemy raid on the village of Bolshoie-O -Ozera, Monday. Mis- taking the enemy for returning Russian prisoners of war. the Fernct detachment permitted the bolsheviki to advance close to their position. Then they found them- selves suddenly surrounded by fcce of 150 of the enemy.
 Called upon to surrender. the Frenchmen refused and tried to fight their way out. Two were killed, three were wounded and six were unaccounted for for time. Four of these six turned up today two of them wounded. apparently having es- capped from their captors.
 The situation is unchanged on the Dvina and railroad fronts. Allied troops were again forced to retire in the face oi bolshevik attacks along the Pinega river but the positions of the Americans at the town of Pinega have not been attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
VERMONT COMPANY
 SHOWS GOOD GAINS

The 6sth annual statement of National Life Insurance company of Montpelier, Vermont, which is printed elsewhere in this paper shows, notwithstanding the unprecedented death rate, due to the in fluenza epidemic and to war losses, in- creased federal demands, and taxation and additional cost of doing business, tho company enters upon it's 10th year with the following net results:
 Increase in outstanding insurance in force, s9, s30510. Increase in assets, g, A3, = 17S.3S. Increase in general surplus on the basis of actual market values, 114,21S.06.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

simultaneous offensive Their artillery and ralding parties have been active oi, all sectors of this front. but the first phase of the offensive appears to have been checked.
 On the Dv'na sector the allied troops have burned the village of upper Tulgas, which frequently gave refuge to bolshe- vill attacking parties.
 The enemy continues smelling the Vaga line as the village of Bolshoie, Ozera. west of Obozerskaya, on the Vologda railway front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
COMMITTEE MEET

Paris, February 5.-The' peace confer ence committee on reparations, met this afternoon and exchanged views regard ing the principles covering reparations for damages caused by the enemy and based on memoranda which will be pre- sented by the delegations of the countries affected.
 The memorandum will be discussed at the next meeting of the committee, on February 10. Louis klotz, the French minister of finance, presided at today 2 meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
RED OFFENSIVE HALTED

Archanxel, Tuesday, February 1.-The stubborn resistance of the American and Scottish forces in the Tulgas region ap- pafentiy is disturbing the morale of the bolshevik troops and has temporarily halted their offensive.
 The enemy lost so heavily in the at tack on the Tulgas position on January Sl that the bolsheviki refused to again go forward and held meeting at which they openly debated the question of de serting to the allies. Several bolsheviN deserters already have made their way to the allied lines, and from these men details of the meeting have been learned.
 The bolsheviki planned the capture of
 Shenkursk. Taresevo and Tulsas in A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
Covington Commissioners Named

Montgomerq, February 4-(Spec.aD After signing senate bill No. 27, which abolished the board of commi ssioners of Covington county and created tho court of-county commissioners, Cover nor Thomas E. Kilby named several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
BARNES VICE PRESIDENT

Paris, February 6.-George Nicoll Barnes, British labor delegate to the peace conference, and M. Colliard, French minister of labor, were elected vice pres idents of the peace conference committee of international labor at its meeting Tues day. The committee agreed to adopt as basis for discussion the British pro- posals for the establishment of a perma- nent organization to deal with interna- tional labor questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
Real Estate Meeting

The Birmingham Real Estate exchange will merge it's regular meeting with that of the allied armies at tho Tutwiler hotel today at 1 o'clock, according to President Butler, who urges that every member be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
DEATHS

Cecil Smith-Aged 6. died at a local infirmary yesterday nsorning. Fun eral services will be announced later by Loy.
 Frank Acknowledged IS, died at local infirmary Tuesday night The remains were sent to Blockton yes terday afternoon by Johns. Mrs. Josie McCay--Aged 21. died at the residence at Village Springs. Tues day night. Funeral services and in- terment at Village Springs. James Whitfield Robertson--Aged 45. died at local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains will bs sent to Parksville, s. C., this morning by Johns.
 Charlotte Louiae ware-Aged l. the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Ware, died at local infirmary yes terday/ morning. The remains will be sent to Argo this morning by Johns. George Therso--Aged 32,> died at tho residence. 817 Nineteenth street, north Tuesday morning, Funeral services held at Johns chapel at s:so o'clock yesterday afternoon, with 1nterment in ElmWood cemetery. Ethel Josephine NIicheals--Aged 10 months. the daughter of MT, and Mrs. c. F. Micheals. died at the res- idence. 1884 Sixteenth street. north, yesterday morning. Funeral ser vices from the residence this after noon at o'clock. with interment in Oak Hin cemetery.
 I Mrs Anne Elizabeth Davt%-Aged 11. widod of the late pr. Ralph Davis 1 of Montevallo, died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Howard E. Put l nam, 1117 Fourteenth street. north, 1 yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after a prolonged illness. She Is
 l survived by four sons. Ed. l.. Davis
 i, and Lyman Davis of Piper. John ! Davis of Willes, Texas, ana James l N Davis of Birmingham, and two daughters. Mrs John Brooks and | Mrs. Harry Putnam of this city. She is also survived by two brothers. J. L. Suttle and ]. T. Suttle of Mo- l bile, and one sister, Miss Lennie l Suetle of Centerville, Ala. Funera!
 services wilp he announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
ASSURES MORE SPEED

This method of work gives the mem bers of the society of nations committee better opportunity to hasten their work
 Indications are this system will make 1t possible to get the society of nations plan out of committee and before the plenary conference within the 10 days re maining of President Wilson's stay in France
 The smaller nations are beginning to show disposition to revolt against any plan that does not recognize their full equality in a society of nations with greater powers. Thus, a situation similar to that at the second peace conference at The Hague at which the plans of Eli . hua Root, an American delegate, for a supreme court of nations, was frustrated threatens to develop.
 The great powers, it is supposed, would not consent to the admission of the court of member for each state regardless ot its size and importance, fearing that they might be found In the minority, notwith- standing their greater interests in every issue. It IS hoped the experts, profiting from the experience at The Hague con ference, will find a way to secure the ad heson of the smaller states to the plan which is being perfected rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast By Associated Presa

Washington, February 5.-W leather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Friday, warmer Friday.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday; preceded by rain in east slightly colder in south; Friday fair
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and prob ably Friday, slightly warmer.
 Local Data
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
"BIG FIVE" FIND LEAGUE QUESTION
 RESOLVING INTO
 KNOTTY PROBLEM
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principlc< on which scch claims will be decided.
 It Is expected the same course will be followed with the claims of Italy to ter riory beyond '~~ Italian Irredenta proper including the Dalmatian coast, which are to be heard next by the su- preme council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

Mrs. Josie McCay--Aged 21. died at the residence at Village Springs. Tues day night. Funeral services and in- terment at Village Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

James Whitfield Robertson--Aged 45 died at local fnfirmary yesterday morning. The remains will bs sent to Parksville, s. C., this morning by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06
Local Data

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

George Therso--Aged 32,> died at tn, residence. 817 Nineteenth street north, Tuesday morning, Funera services held at Johns chapel at :3t o'clock yesterday afternoon, with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-06

Charlotte LOuiae Ware-Aged l, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Ware, died at a local infirmary yes terday< morning. The remains vii! be sent to Argo this morning by Johns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-11
TEL-ELEcTRIc TO SALINA
Seventy-Five AbiIeneites Made
Pilgrimage.

Seventy-five officers and employees
of the United Telephone and United
Power companies went to Salina
last evening for meeting Of repre-
sentatives of the United Telephone
Company's western territory. About
200 were at the dinner given in the
Methodist church dining hail. Fol-
lowing the dinner was a program of
addresses, Fred Coulson presiding.
Several of the phone managers spok .
on practical topics and X. J. Long,
c. NJ. Harger, Will Green and w. FL.
Averill of Abilene gave short talks.
Il. M. Jones was presented with a
beautiful gift as testimonial Of his
efficient services and responded feel
ingly. Judge b. A. Mason of Salina
told the history Of the United Power
& Light system, saying that it is one
of the most remarkable business de-
velopments Of the west.
The party made the trip in cars
and returned about midnight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-11

was enjoyed by large audience thai
filled the auditorium and frequently
gave him applause. He told Of many
experiences abroad and the splendid
service of the American troops and
pointed out that they needed the
physical equipment to carry on IN a
march, which they should have in
youth. He favors general physical
training. the wiping out Of the auto
cratic West Point and educating of
ficers of large staff at the colleges.
1--WE can educate doctors and law
yers why cannot we educate Off
GERS 2" he asked. He declared that
the West Point regime tends to mill
tarism and said that the officers
from that school Were out of touch
with the men abroad
Superintendent Stacey presided
and made short talk on the schooPs
history. c. W. Wheeler talked on
the program Of the year G. g.
Wyandt for the board related the
history of the schools building and
complimented the town on its pos
session.
Miss Florence Linn gave talented
piano solo and Miss Lois Crawford
accompanied by Mrs Julia Shert
sang two appreciated solos. Rev.
DIR. Blayney offered the invocation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-11
MADE $40 A WEEK.
Chapman Woman Says She Paid
Back 81 for Room.

Union men take noticel Mrs
Reedle Melton, who appeared in di-
vorce court in Shawnee county today
has been working as chambermaid
and dishwasher in a hotel at Chap
man, she told the court today. She
says that she drew $40 a week for
her work and then turned back 81 a
week for board and room. Mrs, Mel
ton has two children, one Of whom IS
being kept by her husband, G. W.
Melton Of Topeka, and the other by
her father in Arkansas
She wants to keep them both. The
Judge ordered Melton to pay $40
month to support the child in Arkan-
sas and refused to let the wife take
the other child The hearing today
was for the custody of the children.
Then divorce case win be tried later.
State Journal.