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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 1S.-tSpeciaL)-The free clinic for the treatment of social diseases will be established at once in a room in the city hall that has been fitted ur for the purpose, according to the ac- tion taken by the city council for the financing of the clinic until an appro- priation is made by the government. Dr. Bert Gillen appeared before the council as representative of the county health department and presented the request for the present financing of the clinic.
 Complaints were made of the torn-up condition of the streets on account of the laying of water pipes, which is a vio- lation of a city ordinance, and also of the lack of permits by plumbers for the excavations in the streets. The chief of police was instructed to act in this mat ter. The barbers' license of C. T. Fitts. deceased, which had been paid for the year, was ordered refunded to his widow.
 The ordinance in reference to the pre- vention of tuberculosis among cattle was debated and again referred to the judi ciary committee. Street conditions on ac- count of the alleged carelessness of the Central Lumber companys employees was the subject of complaint. which was re- ferred to the street and light committee. Two large mules that were used at the rolling mill and belonging to the T. C. |. company, were killed Tuesday evening by a Horthbound Alabama Great Southern freight train. The dray to which the mules was hitched was also demolished, but two negroes that were on the dray escaped unhurt. The accident happened on Alabama avenue.
 The Matrons' club will hold a business meeting at the public library Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. All members are urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Cotton Growers Meeting
 Is Called By Thompson
Ru lssnciAted PfeSA

Montgomery, February lS.-Joseph c Thompson, president of the Ala hama Farmers Protective league, today issued call for meeting or cotton growers of the state to be held in Montgomery March 5. The purpose Of the meeting is to adopt plans for pre- venting the planting of a large acre age to cotton and smash In cotton prices. '"This can be done,' says MT Thompson in his address to the pro- ducers. "by proper organization
 Steps have already been taken in several of the largest cotton producing counties of the state to reduce acre. age for 1919 and it is indicated that a material reduction will be made throughout Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
DR. CROTTY'S LECTURE

Two most appreciative audiences heard pr. Julia Crotty lecture in the High school auditorium this afternoon at 2:5O o'clock. Dr. Crotty gave the first of a series of lectures to the High school girls, the second following Wednesday at the same hour, and a third will be given Thursday. The women of the city com posed her audience at a lecture at 4 O clock and an intense interest was shown by those attending. pr. Crotty will again speak to the women and girls over IS years of age Thursday afternoon at the High school auditorium, and it is ex- pected that the hall will be filled, so great appreciation was expressed by those who heard her this afternoon. She will speak to the women of Hueytown at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
MAYORS OF ALABAMA TO MEET AT TUTWILER
Conference on Municipal Finances Will Be Held Today By
 City Dads

bama will meet today in the Tutwiler hotel, where they will hold a conference on matters pertaining to municipal if nances, the object being to locate some remedial measure for the financial ills of all cities in the state. The conference will be called to order at o'clock
 The organization Of Alabama mayors was perfected in Montgomery January p, at which time G. E. Crawford, mayor of Mobile, was named temporary chair man. While the visiting mayors are in Birmingham, Commissioner of Public Safety John H. Taylor will escort them over the city in automobiles in order that they may see the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
A. F. OF l.. DRAFT
 OF PROGRAMME OF
 REFORM IS ISSUED
By Associated Press

New York February 1S.-Resumption Of all government work suspended during the war, payment or soldiers wages un- til they obtain employment, development of government lands with financial as- sistance provided to the tenants, and prohibition of immigration for four years are recommended in the draft of leg islative reform programme adopted ana made public here today by the executive council of the American Federation or Labor
 If these measures are carried into et- fect' says a statement made by FrahA Morrison, secretary, it Will prevent critical situation and destroy frultful field which the representatives of the T. w. w. and the bolsheviki will nave for furthering their propaganda.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
 OFFICER w. ID. EVANS

Funeral services over the remains Of Officer w. D. Evans, who was shot and killed by a negro, who also shot and seriously wounded Officer A. w. Phil lips last Saturday night, will be conducted from Johns chapel this morning at 10
 o'clock, with interment in Elmwood ceme- tery. Officer Evans was one of the best known officers on the force and his sud- den death came as a shock to his many friends. He is survived by a widow and one small daughter.
 Officer Phillips, although shot through the breast, was reported to be resting
 well last night, and is said by attending physicians to be on the road to recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
PUBLIC LIBRARY

meeting of the board of directors of the Bessemer public library was held at the library building this afternoon at 2 o'clock when the monthly business was transacted. Mrs. W. T. Warlick was elected new member of the board to fill a vacancy caused by Mrs. $. E. Jones being transferred to the position of li- brarian. The imperative need of books for the library was brought out at the meeting, the librarian stating that the supply of books on hand is not adequate to fill the demand by readers, and espe- cially is this condition true in respect tc the children's department.
 An inspection of the empty bookcases and the dilapidated condition of many books convinced the members of the board present of the necessity of improving conditions by increasing the number oi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Hardin Charged With
 ImpersOnating an Officer

C. F. Hardin was arrested early yester- day morning by Officers Burkett and Lee and placed in the city jail on charge of impersonating an officer. The arrest was made on the complaint of Gather Parsons, who. it is alleged, Hardin placed under arrest, claiming that he was ar officer and offered to release him for bribe of $5. Parsons refused to brbe him and also refused to make bond under Hardin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
PEOPLE OF STATE
 TO BE ASKED FOR
 MEMORIAL FUND
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(COntinued from Page One) amount of $954,0O0 for the purpose of refunding bonds maturing on January 1, 1920.
 When the legislature met on January IA several pages who were under the age mentioned in the child labor law, were employed. Attention of the speaker of the house and presiding officer of the senate was called to the ' violation of the child labor laws. and bill immediately was enacted which made provision for the 14-year- old boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
NEWBERRY IS SILENT
By Associated Pres!

Detroit, February 1S.-Senator-elect Tru- man H. Newberry. who, up to several months ago, served as commandant of the Brooklyn Navy yard, with the rank of lieutenant commander, declined to com ment on the reported arrests of naval reservists of the Third naval district on charges of bribery and graft. Appar- ently Secretary Daniels had ordered the investigation after his discharge, MT. Newberry said, and he knew nothing oi the charges or the inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
RECEIVING STOLEN
 PROPERTY CHARGED

Charged with receiving property stolen from interstate freight, Carlo Morone was arrested on warrant sworn out be- fore Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner, yesterday and his bond
 fixed at $500, which he made.
 It is alleged that Morone received a large amount of merchandise which
 had been stolen from cars in the rail-
 road yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
 issued in the probate office yesterday II. J. Kahn to Miss Hattie M Silver field. Edward s. Allen to Miss Margaret H. Dewey. Lee Collins of Beltona to Miss Dussie Ellison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
ARMY APPROPRIATION MEASURE PASSED BY
 HOUSE LAST NIGHT
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he declared, would lead to the President declaring that the emergency for the conscript army still existed so America might do its part in policing Europe.
 You will under such a plan, be re- E,drafting men against their will, he declared. Other republicans expressed similar views and urged that the House be permitted to consider the larger army proposal.
 HALF MILLION UNNECESSARY
 Representatives Jones of Texas, and Wise of Georgia, democrats, declared it would be possible to enlist a force of 175 600 under the national defense act and added that 5O0,O00 were unnecessary.
 After dsposing of the recruiting law, the House resumed work on the army appropriation measure, which had been delayed by other business since last
 Saturday All legislation in the bill was quickly eliminated on points of or der First, the military committees pro- posal for the temporary army of S,57O officers and 5O9,909 men was stricken from the bill, and immediately afterward the legislative provision revoking the author ity of the President under the Overman act to consolidate or create new bureaus i in the war department was eliminated. A point of order by Representative Madden of Illinois against prohibitine 1 the wearing of service chevrons also was | sustained.
 1 After disposal of the legislative riders | the House turned to the appropriation
 carried for the military air service whict
 had been temporarily deferred for con sderation. An appropriation of $l5,0o000 | for this service, without any specific amount for production, was quickly passed
 and the House then proceeded with z final vote on the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Larceny Charged

Rosa Lee Dugger was arrested at he- home on Southside yesterday afternoon by Officers Matlock and Daily and lodged in the county jail on a charge of grand larceny. It is alleged that she stole Sloo from the pockets of a white man and $lo from a negro man, several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Caperton and Morgan Reach Brazil

Sac Paulo, Brazil February B.-Ad- miral w. B. Caperton and his staff and American Ambassador Morgan arrived here today They were met by state offi- cials and were given a banquet by the president of the state of Sac Paulo. American residents will entertain the American visitors Wednesday, while on Thursday the state president will give another banquet in their honor.
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cording to the officer of the day on duty tonight.
 He added that no one at the barracks was even under investigation.
 LIEUTENANT ALREADY TRIED

It was reported tonight that the man referred to by Secretary Daniels today as having already been tried by court martial was a lieutenant. first grade, who had served here as medical ex- aniner.
 The lieutenant, it was said. was con victed on a charge of accepting bribe for transferring man to the aviation section and his dismissal recommended. Secretary Daniels, it was said, disap- proved the findings and ordered new trial by courtmartial, which resulted in the officers conviction and sentence to three years imprisonment
 Another lieutenant, it was said, is held in the brig of the training ship Granite State here awaiting a courtmartial.
 A yeoman under arrest, it was said, prospered so well during the period of alleged grating that he was enabled on one occasion to give ''very small' party to a Broadway theatrical favorite at a cost of 500
 The former medical examiners arrest, it was said, was the result of the work of Joseph Whitehead, a member of the naval intelligence department, who was formerly station at Boston. Whitehead is the son of Mrs. Kelly Evans, a wealthy New Yorker, who formerly lived in At arta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

Funeral services over the remains of
 George Blake, aged 5S years, were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the , residence on Second avenue and Fourth street. He died Sunday night following
 long illness Interment was made in Cedar Hill cemetery. He is survived by a wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

books. Some plan will be made by which funds will be raised to buy more books as the appropriation from the city is not sufficient to keep the library stocked. It was stated that at least s5o0 was needed at once to equip the library with read ing matter to supply the demand of the reading public of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Realty Transfers

The following real estate transfers were made yesterday:
 Robert V. Kargian to Matte B. Hen derson, for 5000. lot in block 6, cor ner Eleventh avenue. south. and Eighth street, with $2050 mortgage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
Stor The Tickle

Heals the Throat and Cures the Cough. HAYES HEALING HONEY. Price 35c. free box of O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Group is enclosed with every bottle.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
DICTOGRAPH USED

Hearing rumors that the lieutenant would arrange transfers for a price," Whitehead is said to have approached him and applied for transfer for him. self and for Jack Pickford, the motion picture actor, who was a friend of White head. A conference was arranged at hotel and naval intelligence department operatives recorded Whiteheads dickering with the officer by means of dictographs. After the conference the officer was ar rested and $500 in marked bills, which had been handed to him by Whitehead, were taken from his pocket.
 The officer, it was said, confessed and surrendered bank books showing a long
 list of deposits in excess of his salary as a naval officer.
 Another report was to the effect that
 seven officers and 40 yeomen were under
 arrest in connection with the alleged grating and that the name of a higr
 naval officer of the district had been
 brought into the case as a suspected
 "man higher up.'
 This officer, it was reported. has de- posted in banks in New York and other cities since the United States entered the war, sums aggregating s250,0OO The man higher up' it was reported. worked through one or more yeomen who proposed payments of money as a
 means of gaining favoritism and con- ducted negotiations which began with a formal dinner to the man higher up and eliminated in payments of money | to him through the yeoman.
 | The investigator working on the case 1 it was said, has one flashlight photograph | of a dinner to the alleged higher up showing this man, several yeoman ano | some of the men who have made affi- | davits accusing those under arrest witt having solicited and accepted bribes. | The amount of money said to have
 been collected from aspirants for pre-
 fernent is reported to be close tt 1 $500, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
CULTURE CLUB

On account of the meeting of the Gull ture club conflicting with the lecture of Dr. Julia Crotty Tuesday afternoon. it will be postponed until the followin Thursday, February 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

Harvard A. Blue-Aged 3i. died at a local infirmary early yesterday morn ing. Funeral services from the res idence. 24O5 Twentieth street, north. this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The remains will be sent to Montgomery for interment. He is survived by a widow, his mother, Mrs. Dora Blue, and one brother, N. w. Blue. of Chi cago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

Announcement is made by J. A. Sni- der of large improvements to be made in the Grand and Liberty motion picture theatres operated by him in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
THE WEA THEIR
Weather Forecast

Washington. February 1S.-The follow ing is the forecast:
 Alabama, Mississippi: Fair Wednes- day; Thursday rain.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday; Thursday cloudy, probably rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

Mrs J. F. Lee left Tuesday afternoon for Atlanta, Ga.
 Sergt. William Rains is the guest of relatives, in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19

James Linn Waller-Aged 1O,. the son of Mir. and Mrs. J. S. Waller of Iron dale. died at the residence at Iron dale, Monday. Funeral services were held from the residence yester- day afternoon at 2:SO o'clock, w. interment in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

<~I-N-~~>--~S<S1 S1 I<in oI, LOST-At Rialto theatre, small plack
 purse containing keys and money.
 Call Main 519S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-19
DEATHS

Harry S. EIliott-Aged 39, died at local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains will be sent to Des Moines, la, this morning by Johns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
ALL ELEMENTS AID
CORN QUOTATIONS

Chicago. March 7.-Proseects of
q bullish showing in the govern
Tnont report on farm reserves Car
ried the corn market today sharply
higher. Unsettled weather and con-
ihued scantiness OF receipts tend
Oh also to strengthen values. Shorts
we're the chief buyers Opening
prices. which ranged from 4Ac to
! Nc higher, with May at 129A to
100 and July at 1859 to 1851.
were followed by decided further
gains.
Oats advanced with corn. After
opening &c to "a up, with May at
6fe to 81 &c. the market scored a
moderate additional upturn.
Big orders for Belgium lifted
provisions. Higher quotations on
hogs operated also as a bullish fac
ter.
In the late dealings. prices we're
helped upward by reports that the
harbor workers strike at New
York was likely TO end tonight
The market closed strong. 41sc TO
4hc net higher with Hay 134A
to l.34h and July 1891 to
12sM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
MARKET QUOTATIONS
STOCKS CONTINUE
FIRM AND ACTIVE

New York, March Although
confirmation of the railway money
poo Twas lacking on the stock ex-
change today the market yielded
none of tbs strength and very little
OF its activity. Standard rails rose
to 1 II points. leading clippings 2
to 4 and oils. motors and Access
SORES / to points. Advances of l
to 3 points accom- panied the buying
o fcoppers. tobaccos and numerous
speculative industrials. United
States steel made a new maximum
for the present movement at 953a,
but further profit taking in Kelly
Springfield Tire caused an extreme
decline of almost points.
Liberty Bond prices at 11:30 a.
m: were: 31z's. 9S.72; first As.
94.22; second As. 1910; first Az g.
94.72; second AIS. 9400: third
AIS, 1928; fourth 4A's 94.06.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

COTTAGE, bargain; five rooms
modern, up-to-date; can give i'm
mediate possession, price $500.
Refdy Bros. Phone 1890. State
KIuk building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
COAL VALLEY

Doan Griffith has returned from a
visit with friends in Muscatine.
Charles Linn was IN Rock Island
The Misses Alice and Margaret
Pryce returned to the Villa de Chan
tai after spending week with Mr..
end Mrs. ]. NJ Pryce.
Mrs. Robert Haas and sister from
Nebraska are spending the day in
Rock Island.
Mrs. John, Murphy is ill at her
Edwin Martin is confined to his
bed with chickenpox.
Mrs. Mary TrigIow passed away
at the county farm. She leaves a
son. Henry Triglow of Coal Valley.
The school trustees. treasurer and
directors of Coal Valley held a bus
Tire Misses Pryce and Lynch heard
Madame Gluck at Augustana last
week.
Mrs c. Lees was Rock Island
Hiss Title Nelson spent Tuesday
in Rock Island.
Miss Verena UIman OF Rock Island
ces wyiie at the county farm.
Charles Myer of Rock Island spent
several days with his brother, Dr..
William Myer of Coal Valley.
The. Coal Valley high school and
school patrons will present in the
very near future sketch, Al Mar,
co g1rSe 81 store Tsat MniGh M1tl
Hugh Martin and family will NOV e
into their new home purchased from
John Linquist. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Canaan will occupy the Knapp
house
Miss EvanEeiine Branberg is i'll at
her home with chickenpox.
A carload of girls from Orion and
sunny hill arrived on a $50 side
door Pullman. better known as a
freight car. to visit the temporary
school at Coal Valley on Tuesday
They were. given tea and lunch and
returned on the o'clock passenger
to school after a weeks illness,
A birthday party was rendered
Howard Grenenz on Monday even
ing. He was 9 years old. THOSE
zoe surnmerson. Mrs. Nellie Bowman,
Mrs. Edward Gramenz. Miss Marion
McGumpsev. LeoIa Bowman. Phyllis
McGumpsey and Eleanor hcGump-
eey The honoree was the recipient
OF an aquarium of goldfish. each
were served and very pleasant time
James sackvi1le is i'll at his home
IN Coal Valley.
Rudvard Krarp is expected home
\he latter part Of the week from
r. NJ. johnson was Coal Valley
Mrs. Fred Dahn has returned
after short visit with her sister in
Rock Island
Mrs Vfnt Wilson left Saturday for
a short visit with relatives in Iowa
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07

BUFFET. two dressers, kitchen table
and other household goods; cheap.
Call r. l., 1765-K: SCI Fourteenth
and half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07

ROOM; one; large; front; suitable
for one or three gentlemen; refer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
NANTED-T0 RENT.

HOUSE; FIVE rooms; by April /; ad-
dress C. H." care Argus.
ROOM; unfurnished; modern; ad
dress Room" care Argus.
HOUSE; six or seven rooms; strict
~ modern; with d garage. lnQ uire
DIR. a. II. kalman.
BY April Is or May /; six room mod
ern house; by reliable couple; ref
erences. Phone r. L. 1855.
ROOMS: three or more; connecting
furnished for light l. Ousekeeping
couple with one child, age years.
Address &C. 90" care Argus.
SIX or seven room house about
March /. Give full partic ularS.
Address House" care Argus.
SUMNER cottage, for two months:
river location preferable: family
of four; references; state full par
ticulars. Address Camp. care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07
Adm. nistrator'. Nollce.

Estate OF Margaret c Carson, de-
ceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate
of Margaret c. Carson, late of the
county of Rock Island. state OF Hi
noIs, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he viii appear before the pro-
bate court Of Rock Island county, at
of Rock Island. at the April term, on
the first Monday in April. next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notined and
requested to attend for the purpose
Of having the same adjusted. All
persons Indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment t. the undersigned.
Dated 18th day of February. A. D.
1919. f H FIRST,
Administrator of the Estate of Mar
garet Carson, deceased.
T. Clinton Se3rlp. attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-07

Estate of Hattie Quinlan, deceased.
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Hattie Quinlan, late of
the county of Rock Island state of
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the
probate court of Rock Island county,
at the probate court room. in the
city of Rock Island. at the May term
on the first Monday in May, next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make Immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated 9th day of March. A. D. 1919.
JOHN w. QCINLAN,
Executor.