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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Silly to Waste Rice

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I do not want to trespass on tho columns of your paper. but will appre- ciate the favor if you will allow me sufficient space to call attention to a silly cu.tom which, to my mind. should be abolished. or at least suspended for the present
 refer to the nonsensical custom of giving bride rice shower. There are other ways for us to extend our good wishes to happy bride besides wasting good, wholesome food that is so much needed. Monday afternoon while I was in grocery store a customer came in and purchased quantity of rice at 17H cents a pound to be used for the purpose named, and in view of the fact that the customer, in a happy o-lucky air, took the package with the parting words, Charge it, please" made the proposition all the more ridiculous. The rice wasted by the person referred to on Fthis single occasion would have made some poor widow happy or saved the life of starving Belgian for a week. Let's suspend the practice.
 H. A. STEWART. Birmingham, October .21. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
STEEL STRIKERS ID TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
 OFFER 0F TRA|NMEN
Foster Estimates That 150O Employees of Road Con- meeting Pittsburg Steel
 Plants Will Walk Out
By assscIxtsd Press

Pittsburg, October 22.-Steei strike iead- CTS here tonight prepared to take ad- vantage of what they termed the consent of union railroad executives to permit railroad men employed on steel railroads to join the strike.
 Organizers under the leadership or J.. M. Patterson, a member of the strike committee representing the railroaders. have been busy, it was stated for weeks, and many such employees have indicated their willingness to join the movement MT. Patterson is expected to return here from Washington. D. C., tomorrow, when the details will be worked out AS strike meetings are forbidden, strike headquar- ters said the strike vote may be delayed several days until some other plan to oo- tain the view of the men can be put into operation.
 w. z. Foster, secretary of the national committee, estimated tonight that 15OO employees of the union railroad, which connects the Pittsburg district plants of the United States Steel corporation, would walk out but gave out no figures concerning the Monongahela connecting railroad, the line which serves number of important independent mills
 Representatives of the steel companies said their reports indicated little change in the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
POSTAL EMPLOYES
 SCALE INCREASE
 IS AGREED UPON
Raises Range From $100 to $20O for General Employees With Smaller Advances
 for Rural Service
By Associated Press

Washington. October er~22.-Senate and House conferees agreed today on a scale of increased pay for postal em- ployees, ranging from s1oo to s2oo an- nually for general employees, with smaller advances for the rural mail service. The increase would be re- troactive from July 1, and the estimated cost to the government would be be- tween s38,0oo,o0o and s4o,ooo,oo0.
 Those to receive general increases include assistant postmasters, clerks. and carriers at first and second class post offices, railway mail clerks, in- spectors, mechanics, 1aborers, watch men and third class postmasters. The S200 increase would go to those now receiving between 5000 and $12o0: $15o to those betkeen s1200 and $500; s125 to those between s1200 and $500; s125 $100 to those receiving 5000 and $2500.
 Carriers in village delivery service would receive, an advance of 20 per cent and rural carriers would get in- creases of from $37.50 to $2o0 accordin g to length of their routes and frequency of trips.
 Substitute clerks and carriers would be given 50 cents an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
TROUBLE BEGAN
 SEVEN YEARS AGO
Its a Wonder How I Got Along Before l Found
 Tanlac," She Says

'eT suffered for so many years that it's a wonder how I got along before l found out about Tanlac,' said Mrs N. w. Bowling, of 4o8 Oklahoma avenue, Okla horna City, Okla.
 Seven years ago she continued T began having trouble with my stomach, liver and kidneys that gradually under mined my health After nearly every meal I would swell up with gas and have heavy feeling and an awful pressure on my heart that caused sAortness of breath and distressed me very much. My liver was out of order and I suffered from , sharp, cutting pains through my side. My nerves were shattered and I could hardly ever get a good nights sleep, the agony I suffered was terrible and until took Tanlac I hadn't been a well woman in years.
 Soon after I began taking Tanlac my stomach quit hurting and my appetite began to improve. This was some time ago and I can now eat anything I want and am never troubled with gas or swell ing like I was before. For the first time in years I am free from all ain and l sleep all night like baby. l have gained some in weight and am glad to recnm- mend Tanlac to other sufferers. for know of nothing that will benefit them like Tanlac will.
 All druggists sell Tanlac.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
A NASTY, HACKING PERSISTENT COUCH Salvation Army Command mandant Says He Suf-
 fered 10 Years LUNG-VITA RELIEVES MT. Howard Knows From Experience That It Fills
 All Claims
IS NOW CALLED L-V

Tt is a principle of mine to give honor where honor is due, and living up to that principle I am mailing you this letter." writes MT. John Howard. com mandant of the Salvation Army in Lit tie Rock, Ark. His address is S16 Gar land ave.
 For 10 years or more I have been troubled with bronchitis, and the very nature of my work had a tendency to aggravate it, and in time it became chronic. I developed a nasty. irritating cough, that gave me much annoyance and at times interferred with my rest nights. Frequently I became hoarse with pains in my throat"
 'T began using Lung Vita November '. 1918, and in a few weeks, even under the extremely adverse conditions pre- vailing-cold, rainy weather, gas fam inc, flu epidemic and long journey into colder climate, I experienced de- cided benefit
 'sAt this time feel stronger and bet ter every way Last February was the best February I have had in point oi health in many years My bronchial trouble is wonderfully improved. my sleep is refreshing. my appetite is splendid, and best of all, that nasty, hacking cough has ceased. l no longer ldke cOlu easily anu all my iiiplo' v ment is due to Lung Vita. ] know from experience that it will do what is claimed for it."
 Lung Vita, the medicine used by MT Howard, is now called L-V. The change in name is the only change, however for the medicine is exactly the same Ask your druggist for it. if he offers you the medicine under either name Lung-Vita or Lev, you can know that you are getting the medicine Mir. How ard used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
BEAT
 MAYNARD IN AIR
 RACE BY 10 HOURS
Rv AssneIated Press


 Washington, October 22-Although Lieut.. B. w Maynard was the first to complete the trans-continental air race, Capt J. O. Donaldson made the flight in about 10 hours less flying time, &C., cording to the latest calculation, the war department today announced. The war departments comparison of the two aviators' flying time follows:
 Donaldson, from New York to San Francisco, 31 hours 37 minutes 19 sec onds; San Francisco to New York, 25 hours 56 minutes 3S seconds; total 57 hours B minutes 57 seconds.
 Maynard, from New York to San Francisco. 25 hours II minutes Sh seconds; San Francisco to New York, 41 hours 52 minutes S2 seconds; total, e7 hours minutes 401s seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
Musgroue Soon to Name
 His Campaign Manager
Washington Gets Reports On Touring Car and Limousine Volunteers From Jasper"--Friends of Irish Freedom
 Take Fling At Senate
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

tracting undue attention to the op- erating surgeon in the democratis party therefore.
 Be it resolved. that petition be sent to the all highest in the demo cratic party to suspend the wartime prohibition act in order to remove the need of having recourse to the home brew.
 Be it further resolved, that peti- ton be sent to the presiding officer Of the United States Senate requesting the installation of signposts and a traffic policeman in the United States senate in order that members of that august body may be kept from straying ott the reservation, and thus becoming a source of qualification and mirth to the political opponents"
 The Irishmen were disconcerted be- cause the league of nations contains no provision for the freedom of Ireland from English rule, and were especially incensed because of the recent speech of Senator Williams of Mississippi in which 1t was declared that Ireland neither won the Revolutionary war Tor the colonies. nor whipped the south ih 1865.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
WOMEN DIFFER ON
 EFFECTS OF LOVING

WashingtOn, October 22.-ISpecIaI.J Learned women differ on the physical effects of loving even when the learned women are physicians of worldwide fame. The female doctors, having con ferred for several days in New York. are spending few hours in Washing ton.
 The trouble with American girls said Dr. Tomo Inouye, skillfui Japanese surgeon, lis found in the fact that they waste too much enegy in love affairs.
 pr. Kristine Munsch or Norway, on the contrary, declared that love affairs keep girls young. pr. lima Sundquist of Sweden, went so far in hex differ ence with the Japanese doctor that she declared: Love renders secure the bloom of youth and beauty to all wo- men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
OFFICIALS EXPECT RELEASE OF GREAT
 QUANTITY 0F SUGAR
Price Question on New Beet Crop Settled and Short age Will Soon Be
 Overcome
By Assoc1sred Press

Washington, October 2.-Concurrence in a suggestion by Attorney General Palmer that 10 cents a pound would be fair price for the new beet sugar crop has been received from producers repre- senting 90 pr cent of the output in this country. it was announced today at the department of justice. This is an increase of cent pound over the old price.
 With the price question thus settled, officials expect that great quantities Of sugar withheld from the markets until the situation became stabilized now Will be released to relieve the shortage.
 Mir. Palmer will confer in Boston Friday with the fair price committee of Massa- chusetts and expects at that time to make an important announceHent con corning the governments plan for re- ducing the cost of living.
 A meeting in Lincoln. Neb., November 24 probably will be attended by MT. Palmer. The governors of Connecticut, Washington. Ohio, Minnesota and Mary land have expressed desire to call conference for any date that MT. Palmer will be able to be present.
 Active cooperation is being given the department of justice by the National Retail Dry Goods association and the National Garment Workers association. It was announced today that question naires had been sent by both organiza- tions to all members, asking details or original cost, profit and overhead ex- penses, and that these would be assem- bled for any use the department desired
 Opposition to renewing the licensing power of the present sugar equalization board led Chairman McNary of the Sen ate agriculture subcommittee investi- gating the sugar situation to announce today that he would introduce new bill authorizing the President to retain the present board or appoint new one. but containing no licensing provision. At his request the board will meet next Friday in New York to consider the substitute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
DRYER CHAIRMAN JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX ADJUSTERS
Associate Members Are Jos. E. Johnson and Geo. Tar rant-Other County Ad-
 iusters Are Named
By VIM, l.. GORMLEY.

Montgomery, October 22.-(Special) J. B. Dryer of Birmingham will be chairman of the Jefferson county tax adjusters, the associate members be- ing Joseph E. Johnson and George Tar rant according to an announcement Wednesday night of the state tax com- mission after Governor Kilby had ap- proved the recommendation. Mir. John son, former associate member of the state board of equalization, which was abolished by the last legislature, left for Birmingham in the afternoon
 Other appointments as tax adjusters given out during the afternoon follow:
 Autauga county, W. S. Fair. Pratt vile.
 Baldwin, J. R. Hammett, Daphne.
 Barbour, H. R. Lee, Eufaula-
 Bibb, W. T. Steele, Brent
 Blount W M Hagood, Oneonta
 Bullock, c. F. Gholston, Union Springs.
 Butler, T. F. Owen. Greenville.
 Calhoun. R. H. Cobbs, Anniston.
 Chambers J. D. Grady, Five Points
 Cherokee, E. v. Brindley, Center
 Chiffon. H. NJ. Simpson, Clanton.
 Choctaw, T. J. Hollis, Butler
 
 Covington, W. H. Jones. Andalusia-
 Cullman Jackson Kelly. Cullman-
 Dale, F. S. Howell, Ozark.
 Dallas, W. o. Haggerty, Selma.
 DeKalb, c. H. Mccartney, Fort Payne
 Fayette, G. H. Patterson, Fayette-
 Franklin, R. J. Moody, Ruselville.
 Geneva, R. J. Purvis. Geneva.
 Henry, M. L. Barnes, Abbeville.
 Houston, J. R. Mccartney. Dothan
 Jackson, J. B. Hackworth, Scottsboro. Lamar, John A. Cobb, Vernon
 Lee, Fl. D. McGraw. Opelika-
 Limestone, Henderson Legg. Athens Lowndes, J. D. Strickland, Braggs.
 Macon, George P Bryant Notasulga-
 Madison, Charles Fletcher. Huntsville. Marendo, B. F. Pool, Linden Marion, c. R. Franks. Hamilton. Monroe, T. L. Roberts, Monroevile. Perry, E. L. Gayle, Marion Pike, D. B. Wilkerson, Troy Randolph. B. A. Tayolr. Roanoke Russell. s R. BoyfSin, Scale. Sumter, Jesse C. Travis, Livingston TaIladega T. E. Russell Chi1dersburg. Tuscaloosa, H. D. Billingsley, Tusca- | Ioosa-
 Tallapoosa, George c. Douvi1le, Dade- ville
 wilcox. H Fl. Dale, Camden. Conecuh, R. T. Irwin, Evergreen | Clay, Wyatt J. Green, Lineville- 1 Lawrence, Willie Shelton, Moulton- l Montgomery, Henry c. Allen, Mont l gomery.
 l Fillmore, Capt Bonnie Huf. Fillmore 1 Coffee J. o. Snellgrove, Enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
SANDEFUR MENTIONED
 FOR GOODWYN'S PLACE

Washington, October 22.-(SpeciaD R. Tyler Goodwin of Montgomery, re- gister of the federal farm loan bank at New Orleans, will, In all probability, be appointed treasurer of that bank vice A. Y. Malone of Dothan. resigned.
 The promotion will carry with 1t an increase in salary. Ira J. Sandefur of Birmingham, it is understood, will ap- ply for the post to be vacated by MT Goodwin.
 When questioned as to their attitude respecting the application of MT Good wyn, neither of the. Alabama senators expressed opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
ENJOYS HIS
 } MEALS A DAY.
Mir. Wooten Thinks Much of ZIRoN Because It Made
 Him His Old Self Again

Sick people do not get much out of life In order to enjoy your meals. to do your work we'll. you must be strong and healthy
 Pale. weak. nervous people frequently need iron to enrich their blood and to restore vitality to their system. and a good way to supply the iron is to follow the example of Mr. Clayton Wooten. of Scotland. Ga. who used ziron Iron Tonic and has this to say about it:
 sI have taken ziron according to diree- tions and can truthfully say that it is fine tonic. It has done me all the good. Since began taking it, have gained eight pounds in weight and enjoy eating three meals . day. I shall do all l can to re- commend Ziron."
 Try Ziron. Your druggist sells Ziron on . guarantee to refund your money if the first bottle fails to benefit. You cannot lose ss''ins.A 00'''e 'i N'r0' '0'- zN 14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23

Washington. October 22.-(SpeciaO Alabamians visiting Washington this week bring the report that Col. L. B. Musgrove of Jasper, candidate for the Senate, is preparing to announce the manager of his campaign.
 It is said to be his intention to favor neither Horace Gibson of Jasper, nor Philander Knox Painter of Birming- ham with the appointment as laader of his campaign. On the contrary, he is reported to be considering three other gentlemen, Captain Frank S. White of Birmingham, James weatherly of Bir- mingham and Col. Bibb Graves of Montgomery.
 Under the leadership of Captain White, be would be able to make an appeal to the old-soldier vote of the stae; with Col. Graves, to the new sol- dier-vote. If Mir. Weatherly manages the fight, he will be in position to ap- peal to everybody irrespective of the questions at issue or the side of the political fence they might occupy.
 The bringers of tidings declare the rumor false that Mir. Musgrove will re- tire from the race. They point to the fact that the "Musgroye Volunteers Of Jasper" are in the present moment driving their turing ears and limous- ines into the highways and by-wsys for the purpose of beating the bushes" Hnd they say positively that Judge Samuel D. Weakley, representing the prohibition forces of the state, the laws of which forces, he-wrote, will not De persuaded to retire. They add that Judge weakley promises soon to take the stump and pay his respects to the issues of the day. Incidentally. to the contention of his opposition.
 As hitherto published, Senator Un- derwood will visit Alabama as soon as the fight for the league of nations IS concluded. At that time, he will an- nounce for reelection, and proceed to organize for the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
SOUTHERN SOCIETY
 LOSES TWO MEMBERS

Washington, October 21.-(SpeciaL) The Southern Society of Washington, because on Tuesday night it celebrated in a dance at the Willard, the league of nations, has lost two of its nem- bers.
 MT. and Mrs. Alexander Sidney Lanier of Washington resigned because in their opinion the society had seen proper to acquire a political aspec' rather than maintain the purely social it was designed to maintain.
 The celebration in honor of the league of nations, which did not exis' and does not exist, was declared to be a very spectacular and charming af' fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
Three Agents of the
 Department of Justice
 Held on Blackmail Charge

New York. October 22-Three agents of the Department of Justice were in- 'dicted today by the federal grand jury on charges of having engaged in con- spiracy to blackmail liquor dealers m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
New Orleans Out of Sugar

By Associated Press
 New Orleans, Ls, October 22-Tne sugar supply in New Orleans will oe exhausted within the next few dayA said sugar men here today. who cited the closing down of the Henderson and the American sugar refineries, the two largest in the city, while four stean,- ships with approximately 10000 tons of raw Cuban sugar are docked here but have not been unloaded because or the longshoremen'S strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
The Weather
Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast
 Washington. October 22.--Weather forecast for Alabama. Mississippi: Showers Thursday and probably Friday; much colder Friday; moderate south winds.
 Georgia: Local showers Thursday and probably Friday; gentle east to south winds.
 Tennessee: Showers Thursday; Fri day clearing and much colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23

this city and thereby frustrate tie op- oration of the wartime prohibition law. Two other men. one a former agent of the department. were indicted on similar charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
FRIENDS OF IRISH FREEDOM
 TAKE SLAP AT SENATE

Washington, OcUber Zz.-NopeCIdI.J The Friends of Irish Freedom, In for nal session in Washington, displayed their contempt to the Senate or the United States by the passage of the following resolution:
 ''Whereas, the use of the home brewed stuff is inimical to the calm consideration which is necessary in order that an operation may be per formed on the constitution without at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
To Resume Oil Trading
By Associates Pres,

By NSsoc1at6d PftSs
 New York. october 22.--The board of managers of the New York produce exchange today voted to resume trad ing in cottonseed oil for October de- livery Certain restrictions will be ob- served. owing to the conditions re- sulting from the longshoremen's strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
High Spot Record
 n al

Mobile October 22.-Mddlng spot cot ton In Mobile attained the highest record in the history of the local exchange to- day. Middling was quoted at 3575c Five hundred and seventy five bales were sold at that figure,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
TO Jsurify and Enrich the P10od

Take GROVES TASTELESS Chill TOM IC which is simply IRON and QUININE suspended in syrup. So Pleasant Even Children Like It. You can soon feel its Strengthening, Invigorating Effect. Price Zoe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23
TO. BUY SITE FOR
 MARION PUBLIC BUILDING

Washington, October 22.-(Special) Senator Underwood has introduced bill in the Senate for the purchase of a site and erectior of a public building at Marion. the cost to be $75,0oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUlNlNE (Tabfets). It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. D. W. GROVES signature on each box.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-05

Tipped and tried to get control OF her-
self. OF course. II she was needed
she must stay. and perhaps it was
right they should pay her necessary
expenses as long as they needed her.
Meantime. of course, she could tcle-
graph to her mother, and find out
wha. she ought to do. But how could
she stay in n great city without more
suitable clothing? She looked down
at herself in her little brown work.
ing ginghana, and her hand went In
stinctively up to the improvised hat.
which, all unknown to her. looked
very sweet and pretty on her shape
ly crown of hair, with its little
rumpled waves and curls slipping
loose about her tired face. To the
young meh who watched her furtiNe-
ly she seemed a pleasant picture.
| There was however, deep distress
in her eyes when the Chief hurried
back A few minutes later, and she be-
gan to speak at once
, Excuse me-" she said, you have
been very kind but don't believe I
morning. Couldn't tell you all that
| is necessary now and then go? You
see, I haven't anything with me.
, had to run away just as I was, in my
working clothes, and I dropped my
hat and coat on the way to the train
and couldn't stop to pick them up
because Mr.. Schwarz was almost up
to me. ] had to pin my apron to-
gether into a hat TO wear on the
train."
She touched her brown denim hat
with a laughing apology. The eyes
of the officers went to the innocent
look cap in astonishment. There
was nothing to suggest an apron III
that shapely little Gown. 1t seemed
I, to them that any pretty woman might
have worn it to advantage.
you see. ] couldn't bring any. of
my own things along because had
at the last minute to leave my suit
case In place OF the other one, so
they wouldn't discover theirs was
gone. Mr.. Schwarz was to take it to
'Adolph. whoever he is, on the noon
train. and / suppose he may have
taken mine; SO I'm not likely to get
hold Of my own things again if he
carries out his program and gives it
to the captain of the submarine on
/ "wednesday night
! why. what's that? You don't
1say!" said the Chief sitting down
/ again. II forgot all about that sub
marine business and 'Adolph.' You
say they have your suitcase? Well,
that's interesting. That gives US an
otner clue. wonder II you could
tell me just what was in that case ?''
There ensued another conference
in which Hilda gave complete list OF
what was In her own suitcase, and
told In detail once more the story of
the bridge plot and how she put a
stop to it. This time she told about
the paper on the ground containins
the list of names and how she had
got possession OF it by means of
toothpaste and her ink bottle. Her
audience was so much interested in
the story and her clcverness, and
above all in the little paper which she
iprooucen, that they congratulated
her again and again upon what She
had done. She almost forgot her
weartness,-, and her perpiexity about
where she was to spends the nirht
unttl suddenly the Chief remennbe
ed and exclaimed: Here We are
keeping you at business again when