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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
PRESIDENT TAKES SUNDAY 70 F F"
 AND ENJOYS REST
Even Induced to Depart From Usual Custom of Attending Church on
 Sunday Morning
By Associated Press

Paris February 2.-PreSident Wilson /on this Sunday had his first really compete ly restfu day since he landed on French soil. Rear Admiral Grayson, his medi- cal aide was able to have his way in this respect, saving in mind the exceedingly hard work which marked every day last week and the serious departure from the regime which has so well preserved the health and strength of the President up to this moment.
 The President was even induced to re- frain from his almost invarable custom of attending church. in order to regain vitality which had been sacrificed.
 The progress made last week in the work of the peace conference through the daily sessions of the council of the five sgreat powers has encouraged the hope and expectation that the main ob- feet, the society of nations will be so far advanced toward realization that it will be possible to get it before the peace conference in plenary session in time to permit of it's adoption by the middle of next month which will enable the Pres ident to carry out his original idea of leaving for Washington about the date previously fixed.
 The nlan which has been received With most flavor looking to the formation of leaguS pf nations is composite one, embodSing the best ideas of many of the delegates and specialists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03


 Local testimonials from gratified users of Plant Juice continue to pour in, prov ing that this remedy is living up to it's reputation. One of the most recent is that of MT. G. W. Zirille who has been a resident of East Thomas, Ala, for the past 15 years. and isb one of the best known men in this section of the coun- try. being special police officer for tue |. c. Railroad company, and a man of the utmost honor and integrity.n He stated:
 For years I have been a great suf- ferer with my stomach; I had indiges- ton SO bad that I could rot keep the lightest kind of food in my stomach, as it would ferment and cause gas to form; I had palpitation of the heart, dizzy spells, my liver was sluggish and had bad bilious spells: my kidneys were also affected and I had terrible pains in my back. I was always con stipated and my system was full of malaria: I felt very much discouraged, and had no ambition CT energy to do my work: I thought I would never be any better, and went to NVest Virginia to the springs, but did not receive any Juice that I decided. a last resort. to try it. I am glad that I did for it has made me d well man today. l have a fine appetite, sleep well, and feel that can honestly recommend Plant Juice to anyone" at.
 >Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at N0rtons drug store, corner Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Mrs. Hal Gilbert Suicides
 at Grave of Fireman
 ''Dare DeviP' Abbott

Atlanta, February 2.-The dead body of Mrs. Hal M. Gilbert was found early today lying across the grave of Fire man John Abbott, who was shot and killed by his wife several days ago after confessing to a love affair with Miss Mary Powers. Mrs. Gilbert had shot herself through the heart after an attempt at suicide with chloroform, ac- cording to the police.
 The sexton of Greenwood cemetery, where, Abbot was buried, said he had noticed Mrs. Gilbert visit Abbots grave daily. placing flowers on the mound and that Saturday afternoon she was left kneeiing and weeping by the graveside. When her body was found today she clasped a small revolver in one hand and chloroform- saturated handkerchief in the other. To one side was found her wedding ring, where she had dropped it after removing it from her finger.
 Mrs. Gilbert was a daring automo- bile driver and had participated in local races on several occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Fed Not on Prophecy But on Solid Facts

Sheffield, February 2.- Especially The fast expanding industry and ever increasing enterprise in the Muscle Shoals district continues to have rich and tangible warranty. Back some weeks since period of depression, slight though it was had begun to make itself felt here. There has been quick recovery, which is emphasized by renewed activity in all lines of en- deavor The splendid mild weather of several weeks duration has served 10 give greater impetus to these actlvi- ties. It is noted all over the dis trict, especially in Sheffield. Florence and Tuscumbia, the movement of enter prise is in full swing. a
 It is a time of most eventful mo- ment for the people of the Muscle Shoals district, whose hopes today are not fed on prophecy but facts. Apart from all rhetoric or speculation, it is the simple truth. Through long years of dreaming the Muscle Shoals devel- opment was contemplated. Yet it was won in day, and yet again, it will not be finished in day, and therein lies the most significant fact that it's triumph is assuming a scope and grandeur unmatched by any other de- Velopment Tn the Un1ted states.
 The Muscle Shoals district is the Jewel box" of the state of Alabama, and indutably is destined to become the Niagara of the south. The growth and expansion of SheffieldS' Florence and Tuscumbia. singly and collective ly. give undisputed assurance in the premises. The vast opportunities and present and future developments here are. indeed, wonderful to contemplate.
 The cities of Sheffield. Florence and Tuscumbia are being drawn closer and closer together not only physically but in the spirit of unified action and de- termination, which the people them selves are backing and sponsoring to the fullest extent There is friendly rivally, naturally, but withal there is teamwork and manifestation of joint purpose for the upbuildng of great if not the greatest district in the whole United States.
 Muscle Shoals. Niagara Of whe south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

1 The committee which is nonpartisan will receive contributions and sugges- ! tions for suitable memorial to Colonel
 Roosevelt and eventually will erect the
 memorial.
 1 On the committee which is headed by | William Boyce Thompson head of the New York federal reserve bank are mem- bers representative of the many activi- ties in American life which were touched by Colonel Roosevelt during his ca reer.
 William H. Taft, Colonel Roosevelt s successor in the White House, and Charles E.. Hughes are honorary chair meE of the committee. Vice charmen are Senator Lodge of Massachusetts; Sena- tor Johnson of California; John Mitch ell of New York; A. T. Hert of Ken lucky, and John T. King of Connecticut. Albert H. Wiggin of New York is treas urer.
 Other members are: Former cabinet members Charles J. Bonaparte, Maryland; George E. Cortel- you, New York; Lyman J. Gage, Cali fornia; James R. Garfield, Ohio; Philan- der C. Knox, Pennsylvania; Truman H.. New berry, Michigan; Elihu Root, New York; Leslie M. Shaw, District of Colum- bia Oscar $. Straus, New York; James Wilson, Iowa; Luke E. Wright, Tennes- see: Robert J. Wynne District of Colum bia and Victor H. Metcalf, California.
 Army: Gen. Leonard Wood.
 Navy: Admiral Robert T.. Peary, Dis- trict of Columbia.f
 Newspapers and magazines Lyman Abbott, "The Outlook New York; Irwin R. Kirkwood, the Kansas City Star; Charles Scribner, Scrbner's> magazine, and Henry J. Whigham, the Metropoli- tan
 Business: Harold L. Ickes, Illinois; AL bert D. Lasker, Illinois; William Loeb, Jr., New York; John M. Parker, Louis jana; George w. Perkins, New York; Clifford Pinchot Pennsylvania; Joseph O. III ornnson Alabama Harry r. Sinclair,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
CELTIC ARRIVES WITH OVERSEAS
 OFFICERS AND MEN
(Continued from Page One)

turn loose from 800 to 5000 of these on one front simultaneously. They were used exclusively for trench warfare.
 'In mobile warfare and in attacking concentrations of enemy troops, we em- ployed the projectors, electrically op- erated, which hurled 60-pound bombs containing 30 pounds of gas, against the enemy
 The four-inch stroke mortars were used chiefly to break up machine gun nests We had these timed so that they would burst over machine gun nest and shower gas or thermitet. which is molten metal, over the gun crew"
 Mai C. II. Brent formerly Episcopal bishop of the Philippine Islands, and chief chaplain with the American eX- peditionary force, was among the offi- cers arriving on the Celtic. The moral victory of the soldiers against tempta- tion, he declared, was as complete as was their victory against the enemy.
 T have seen them in war and in play he said, and nothing that can be said in their favor would be ex- traVagant."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
COMPENSATION ACT BET ORE SENATE
 THIS AFTERNOON
Strong Opposition to Act Will Call for Several
 Amendments When the Bill Is Considered

Montgomery, February 2.-(Spe- cial. .)-Opposition to the workmens compensation bill, as it is drawn tor the senate of Alabama, is expected to develop when the measure comes up Monday afternoon. After arguments lasting several hours last Thursday the senate rules committee reported the bill favorably, and it was placed on the senate calendar for Monday, against the wishes of many manutac- turers and corporations in Alabama.
 Section 13 of the bill which will ere ate the board of control, will be amend ed when the measure comes before the senate Monday. This section relates to the purchasing of supplies by the board for each Alabama county. Strong opposition to the board having this power developed among the probate judges and other county officials, and it was stated Saturday night the author had consented to make important amendments. which will give power to each county to purchase it's own office supplies. This is an administra tion measure and it probably will go through the senate in short order.
 One of the most important bills, scheduled for introduction in the house of representatives Monday, will be in- troduced by Holmes of Baldwin county. This bill will provide for the muzzling of sheep killing dogs and will provide punishment for violation of the act. Complaints have been made from many sections of the state that dogs have been responsible for enormous losses defenseless sheep, and this bill, it is predicted, will meet with no oppo- sition in either house.
 The house and senate will meet for the twelfth legislative day at o'clock Monday afternoon. It is now planned to adjourn in the afternoon until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
CHARLES M'GINSEY
 SEVERELY BURNED

Charles McGinsey was seriously burned about the upper part of his body at his residence at Avenue D and Nine teenth street late last night
 Mr. McGinsey has been ill for some time and not being able to sleep owing to his illness, he was standing in front of the grate in his room when his clothing became ignit.d In his excite ment he leaped through window of the room onto the adjoining porch, and despite the efforts of Mrs McGinsey, who was in the room, to eXtinguish the flames he was badly burned. Members of the Avenue D fire department, which is across the street from the residence, seeing sthe flames, rushed to his assist ance and aided Mrs. McGinsey. MT. Me Ginsey was carried to the Hillman hos pital in Johns ambulance, where he is reported to be in a serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

New York; Augustus II. Vogel, Wscon- , sin; William Wrigley, Jr., Illinois, and Philip Stewart Colorado Farm Henry C. Wallace, Iowa.
 Labor; John Mitchell, New York, and Ger gressnan John I. Nolan, California. Church: Cardinal Gibbons and Rev. i Dr. William T. Manning, New York. Social worker: Raymond Robins, Illi- nois.
 Massachusetts.
 Letters: Col. George Harvey, New Jer- sey and William Dean Howells, New York
 Art: John Sargent New York.
 Music: Walter Damrosch, New ! ork.
 Stage: David Warfield, New York.
 Women: Mrs Whitelaw Reid, New York; Mrs Frank A. Gibson, California and Miss Harriet F. Vittun, Illinois.
 Naturalist: John Burroughs, New York.
 Big game hunters and rough riders Carl F. Akeley, New York; Seth Bullock, South Dakota, Russell Coles, Virginia; John c. Greenway. Arizona and w. W. Sowell. Maine.
 Negro: Principa; Robert R. Moton, Tuskegee, Ala.
 Senators: Frank B. Kellogg, Mnne- sota; William c. Kenyon, Iowa, and Miles Poindexter, Washington.
 Representatives: Simon D. Fess, Ohio; Clifton N. McArthur. Oregon; John l.. Nolan. California; Wallace l. White, Maine. and Charles F. Reavis, Nebraska.
 Governors: Henry J. Allen, Kansas; Livingston Buckman, Rhode Island; !; Thomas C. Campbell, Arizona, and James P. Goodrich, Indiana
 National committeemen: Jacob L.. Babler, Missouri; Willis C. Cook, North Dakota: Coleman Dupont, Delaware; H. F. MacGregor, Texas; William P. Jack son. Maryland; Earle s. Kingsley, Yer mcnt; Thomas A. Marlow, Montana: H. l.. Remmel Arkansas: Patrick Sullivan, and Charles B. Warren, Mich igan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

government had declared the embargo and asked to furnish detailed informa- tion as to her needs for food, fodder and raw materials. In the following October The Netherlands government sent commission to the United States to negotiate an economic agreement
 Negotiations with this commission were unsuccessful and later in the year offi- cials of the war trade board began con ferences with Dutch representatives in Paris. These negotiations continued in London and on January %, 1918, q provisional agreement was reached. Under this Holland agreed to charter the S7 ships in American ports to the American government for a period of % days provided the vessels were used only outside of the submarine zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Textile Workers to
 Enforce 9-Hour Day
 in Chattanooga Mills

Chattanooga. February 2.-At a final meeting of the textile workers here this afternoon it was decided that all would leave their posts at 3:3O tomorrow after noon. after working eight hours, and would report for work again Tuesday morning at the usual time, thus putting the eight-hour project squarely up to the mill owners. None of the operators will say what they intend to do in the mat ter with one exception, and this partic- ular owner declares that he will never
 yield to the demands of his employees. z The movement affects about S00J em-
 ployes of the local mills, and union lead CTS claim that they are sufficiently or ga anized to force a complete close down of the industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
MEXICAN SITUATION

Paris, February 2.--The announcement
 in news dispatches in New York that rep resentatives of British and American oil. mining and cattle interests in Mexico were coming to Paris to fay claims be- fore the peace conference is attracting much attention in American government circles and is causing speculation as to how Mexican affairs may be presented if at all
 As Mexico has not been connected di- rectly with the war, the opinion in of fcial circles is that business interests of foreign powers which have suffered confscation in Mexico cannot get a hearing in Paris until the society of nations is organized fully and the main issues connected with the war passed upon. Under the Monroe doctrine the United States naturally would be con- suited before any steps were taken to bring about an adjustment of the fric- tion between Mexico and foreign pow CTS. AS a result the Mexican difficulties are being watched eagerly because of the possibility that they may indicate how the society of nations will affect historic American policy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Dr. Farrand Chairman Central Committee of
 American Red Cross
. By Associated Press

Washington, February 2.-Dr- Living ston Farrand of the University of Col orado has been appointed chairman or the central committee of the Red Cross by President Wilson at Paris. It was said by the Red Cross officials here today that Dr. Farrand would assume the position of executive head of the organization on March 1 and that at the same time the Red Cross war coun- cil would cease to exist.
 Dr. Farrand is in Washington fSnil- iarizing himself with the details of the Red Cross organization. When he takes office. the Red Cross virtually will re- turn to a peace basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

only the signatures of the Polish and Czecho- Slovak delegates to make it vital l., imposes on the Czecho Sloyaks the ob- ligaton not to go beyond certain zone and to return Polish prisoners. The Czechos must not carry out any military construction and must supply coal to Poland according to conditions deter mined upon. On Monday the supreme council will appoint a commission of five members to supervise the carrying out of the agreement.
 The supreme council also will appoint tomorrow, it is reported, commission of two experts from each of the great powers to examine the Rumanian ques- ton. Premier Bratiano of Rumania, who yesterday demanded that a greater DOT tion of Banat be given to Rumania, said today that Banat and Translyvania should be occupied by allied troops in order to oprevent the spread of bolshevism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

The agreement provided that for such Dutch ships in American ports as shouii be employed in the relief of Belgium anu Switzerland, Holland was to send Nessels to America. but Holland was prevented from complying with this part or the agreement by reason of pressuce brought by Germany. Meanwhile q general agree ment for resumption Of trade with Iol- land was begun but was never carried out and in March the American an allied governments decided to requlsitlon all Dutch ships in their ports as promote" under international law some or the seized ships were used in the coastwise trade. replacing ships sent into the wal zone Among the ST vessels were some of the largest of the Dutch frelshters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Norman Armour Weeds
 Princess in Stockholm
Ry Associated Prsa,

Stockholm. February 2.-Norman H. Armour, second secretary of the Amer ican embassy in Brussels. was married today to Princes Myra Kondacheff. Ira N Morris, the American minister. was the best man. Mir. Armour. whose home is in Chicago, was formerly second secretary of the American embassy in Fetrograd. He left the Russian cap ital last September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
PRINCE ALEXANDER ARRIVES

Paris, February 2.-Prince Alexander. the regent of Serbia, arrived in Paris at II o'clock this morning. Although the prince is not on state visit he was met at the station by President Poincare, Foreign Minister Pichon. as well as by Premier Pachitch and M Vesntch the Serbian minister, and other Serbians in Paris
 Some disappointment is being felt by Parisians that his visit Is strictly of an incognito character because no oppor- tunity will be given to show the city's admiration for the prince and his army in keeping with the demonstrations given to the Kings of Italy and England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
CONCLUDES DISCUSSION

Return of these vessels will mark the conclusion of protracted discussion and procedure relating to the question which began soon after the United States entered the war. When President Will son issued a proclamation on July g, 1917, authorizing an embargo on ship ments of essential materials to all coun- tries, many Dutch ships were in American ports and they either had loaded or were ready to load materials against which the embargo was declared.
 Permission for the vessels to depart was denied and soon afterwards Hol- land was informed why the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
Personnel Of Permanent RooseUelt Memorial
 Committee Announced
Hays Names Joseph O. Thompson of Birming ham and Principal Moten of Tuskegee National Commit tee From Aabama-Taft and Hughes Are
 Honorary Charmen of the Committee
By Associated Press

New York; February 2The personnel of the Roosevelt memorial national committee creation of which authorized by republican Chicago last month, announced tonight by Will H. Hays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

Under the direction of the demobiliza- = tion department of the Canadian fed eral government a bureau is now be- ing operated to help in securing posi- tions for returned soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
TOO LATE TO CLASIFSY

FOR RENT-Three or four unfurnished rooms; all conveniences. at 64O1 First ave-. Woodlawn. Call Woodlawn 164-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 2.-Alabama. rain Monday; Tuesday, fair, south; probably rain in north portion.
 Local Data
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
DEATHS

Mrs, l.. Y. GiIbert-Aged 73, died at the residence POT North Hawkins street, Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at S;S0 o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
SWEEPING REMOVAL e- OF EMBARGOES ON
 EXPORT FOODSTUFFS
Practically All Food Items, Excepting Wheat and Flour, Now on the Unrestricted List
Rv AssaeIated Pres,


 Washington February 2.-The most sweeping removal of restrictions upon the exportation of foodstuffs made since the signing of the armistice was an nounced today by the war trade board. Commodities removed from the export conservation list were barley, corn and rye, including flour and meal made from these grains, oats and oat products, brewers grains, bran and middlings. beans. dried and split peas sugar and hydrogenated cotton seed oil
 These articles consulted q majority Of the food items on the restricted list and their removal Is effective immediately. Licenses to export them will be granted freely to all destinations, including Great Britain France Italy and Belgium. Heretofore such exports to these allied countries were made exclusively by the food administration grain corporation and the wheat export company. WHEAT AND FLOUR
 Attention was called to the fact that wheat and wheat flour remain on the re- stricted list. There was no indication when the embargo on those commodl- ties would be removed, but it was said that it probably would remain in force until the governments agreement with the farmers for a maximum price on the 1919 wheat crop had expired.
 Removal of the embargo on the other grains was expected by some officials to stabilize prices and relieve what was described as congested market. An ad- vance in the price of corn was looked for by reason of the fact that prices fell sharply several weeks ago when removal of the embargo against the importation of Argentine corn was announced
 It was said that there was a heavy demand in foreign countries for some Of the grains now placed the free list and particularly for rye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

T UF 1f HUUT5 tIIuIIIB dV P' fI.t r oU ruary 2, 1919.
 Highest temperature ........... 6l Lowest temperature ............. 46 Mean temperature ............. 5a Normal temperature ............. 46 Deficiency in temperature since
 January l ................... 2" Rainfall . ........................ dS Totai rainfall since January h.. 62a Excess in rainfall since January 1 G6 Relative humidity, ' a. m. ........ IS
 l2 noon g.
 n. m. 63
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03

The Dutch ships were seized in Amer ican ports last March 20 by order of President Wilson, acting in the war emergency. There were S7 of the ves- sells with an aggregate of 539,00O dead weight tons, but several of them were destroyed by enemy action or storms while in the service of the United States
 Under the agreement reached with the Dutch ship owners vessels were to be replaced either by money or by ships at option of the Dutch owners and lib- eral rates for the use of the vessels were allowed. There was no information to- night as to the exact number of the ships that had been lost or whether payment would be in money or in. American ton page.
 The war trade boards announcement said the release of the craft had been decided upon because the war emergency had passed and because of the wish of the board to return ships and trade to normal channels and conditions as quick ly as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-03
CZRCHO-SLOvAKS' OBLIGATION

Paris. February 2.-The provisional agreement approved by the supreme coun- ell regarding the district of Teschen needs