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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
Fate Of Treaty in Senate
 Is StiU i1 Graue Doubt
Muscle Shoals Site for Nitrate Plant Selected by President Despite Certain Adverse Reports-War Department Seeks Opinions of Relatives Removal of
 Dead From France
By HUGH w..RoBERrs

against a similar periodical, induced the Oklahoma Publishing company to have compiled, through the service department" of the Daily Oklahoman. a list of news dealers throughout Oklahoma handling the competitor magazine, together with the number of copies of each issue sold by each dealer.
 This information, the complaint sets forth, was obtained without dis closing to the dealers the purpose for which it was sought. The Pictorial Review, it was stated. has advertised "extensively' in the Daily Oklahoman during the past year.
 The companies were cited to make answer before the commission in Washington, September 24."
 The Saturday Evening Post is treated as follows:
 The Curtis Publishing company, Philadelphia, publishers of the Satur- day Evening Post, the Ladies Home Journal Country Gentleman and the permanently enjoined by the federal trade commission from enforcing pro- visions of exclusive clause" contracts with AT periodical , and newspaper dealers throughout the United States which provide that these dealers shall not handle competing periodicals without the written consent of the Curtis company. The commission a;so ordered the Curtis company not to en- ter into such contracts, agreements or understandings in the future, find ing that they constitute an unfair method of competition in restraint of federal trade commission and Clayton anti trust acts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
Ru Assnniaaaa prn..

By Associated Press
 Chicago, August 16 - J. Ogden Ar mout today wrote note of thanks to the Builders and Traders exchange. whose members yesterday voted to send him pair of shoes because he recently said high prices had led him to have his old ones repaired. He in- closed his address so the shoes would not go astray He said when he saw the bids of the builders and traders on building projects he marveled that their generosity stopped at a pair of shoes. He said this was the year for him to buy a new overcoat, and that even a whole years wardrobe would be acceptable.
 MT. Armour's letter said:
 Tt is fitting that the builders and traders show evidence of their gener- osity. Statesmen the world over nave regarded it good business to spend a few dollars for theatre tickets or some other entertainment for prospect on whom they expect to wax fat.
 When | peruse the bids which have been submitted by the builders and traders on various building projects in which I am interested, and when I note how high these bids are, mar vel that your generosity stops at mere pair of shoes It is as though you were asking me to the movies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
Don 'tbe Piker', ,SaysArn,our; FSendWhoIe Years Wardrobe

when the circumstances warrant q box at The Passing Show
 Instead of stopping with a pair of shoes, why not present me with a wardrobe for a year? My wants are very reasonable. One overcoat usually lasts me for two years, and this hap pens to be the year when l must have a new one. You will not need to buy me a hat because the felt one which have used for the last five years is still in good condition. and the ap plication of little black ink now and then enables me to use the derby which I like so well and which feels so comfortable on. my head.
 Ordinarily I am content with two suits of clothes each year. and you will not need to pay more than $75 each for them. because I am not keen for fancy stuff. My other needs may be summe ed up like this:
 "One straw hat at $3.
 'iSi Xshirts at $5 each.
 Three neckties at $1 each.
 "Six shirts at $5 each wool and part cotton more comfort able than all wooD.
 1.-TWO dozen pairs of lisie socks.
 Two pairs of silk socks for state occasions.
 You need not bother with such things as handkerchiefs or collars, be- cause am pretty wells fixed in this respect.
 q may seem little immodest i'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
KEEPS THE BUSINESS
 FROM PRIVATE COMPANIES

Washington, August 16.-Special-Un- der the terms of the waterpower bill, which has passed the House and which Senator Bankhead says will pass the Senate practically as it is. states, coun- ties and cities will probably put private companies with the consent of such com panies, out of business
 The commission created by the bill is empowered to name the fee to be paid by private lessees for each unit of pow CT developed. It is especially stipulated however, that no state or subdivision thereof, shall be charged the fee, and that a private corporation shall be given preference.
 It is pointed out that the above pro- vision contains an opportunity for water powe2 compaines to acquire leases in the name of states or for the states to s~c- quire leases and sub-let them to eorpor- ations in return for certain utilitarian considerations.
 Representatives of waterpower corpor- ations. at present in Washington, while not entirely satisfied with the terms ot the bill as a whole declare that under it's operation, great development vii take place throughout the country. Il is understood that projects for Alabama are contemIjlated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
HUDDLESTON OBJECTS
 TO THE WORD FREE,

Washington, August 16.-Specal-Rep
 rescntative Huddleston of the Ninth AL abama district, complains at the use of the word free" on envelopes prepared for Congress. His original ideas are ex- pressed in the Congressional Record as follows:
 I want to call the attention of the chairman of the Committee on Print ing to the law regulating the use of a Congressman's frank. We get franked envelopes, and they are marked public document free,''~ or official business
 Nee.' Whatever head the matter comes under, it is stigmatzed always with the word free" That seems to me a very nonsensical thing. If we are going to send out public document, why de- tract from its value by putting free" on it. The people swho receive it. of course. look at the free" plastered over it and the document or other matter is damned in their eyes at the very begin ming. They consider that it is some thing that is free and hence is of no value. When We write a letter to con- stituent on official business, why stig- matze it on the outside as free" and so worthless, no good, nonsensical? We should not detract from the value of the matter we send out by such a la bel. It is. in derogation of the dignity of Congress. I think we owe it to our selves, to the dignity of a great legis- lative body, if We are going to De al lowed to use the frank, that we be al- lowed it under terms consistent with dig nifty and with good taste. It is very foolish. it seems to me, to put such nonsensical label on a Congressman's correspondence./
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17

Washington, August 6,-Special-Chair- man Lodge of the Senate committee on foreign relations Is preparing amend Nations, The committee will adopt the amendments or reservations. and in that form, the theaty of peace will be re- ported to the senate.
 The committee is stacked against the league, and knowing that before the committee, it cannot prosper, Senator Hitchcock is very anxious that it be sent to the floor as soon as possible. He welcomes the fight which will be join ed there He is confident of success.
 At the same time, the issue is in grave doubt It appears as if the republicans will win, that they will be able either to amend or secure the adoption of re- servations. In either event, the treaty would be again in conference in Paris; or should England, France and Italy, in the meanwhile have ratified it. the United States would be left alone to bring it's war against Germany to offici- al close. The President, like Hitch cock is confident. It is not known what cara the 9TeSlueHl VIII pAdy ulicToS it be in the form of his planned appeal 10 the people of the country. It is ap- parent, however, to the most casual observer, that the covenant is in grave danger. Senator Underwood, admitting the danger, thinks in the long run, the covenant, unamended, will be ratified.
 Since Senator Lodges success in his speech against the league some days ago, republican bitterness has become more outspoken. The Lodge committee was called for ''the purpose of Ameri- canizing the treaty as if the President had proved himself unable to legisate for the United States, or as if he had permitted England to out-think and out guess him. It is indicated that this bit terness will be expressed in the gcom- mittee report. That report will prob ably strike from the treaty Article x, which guarantees the territarlol integ rity of nations. aad the Shantung pro- vision.
 It will add strength to that section which sets up the Monroe doctrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17

thus making known my annual re- quirements in wearing apparel, but feel sure. from the newspaper re- port of your meeting, that the build CTS and traders do not want to be re- garded as 'piSers' and the prices which you have mentioned in your various bids are so ample that they give me good reason to hope you will be ss generous in doing something for me as you are willing to do me for some thing.
 Please convey my best regards .o the exchange and ask them to excuse me for thus calling their attention to the mediocrity of their well-intended gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
TRADE COMMISSION
 ENJOINS PUBLICATIONS

Washington, August 16.-(Special) The federal trade commission reports the following highly interesting cases,
 Declaring it has reason to believe the Pictorial Review company, New York City, publishers of the Pictorial Review, and the Oklahoma Publishin g company, Oklahoma City, publishers of the Daily Oklahoman. have engaged in unfair methods of competition in violation of provisions of the federal trade commission act, the commission has issued formal complaint against the concerns.
 Review company, for the purpose of hampering and embarrassing a com petitor publishing company and ob- taining an unfair and undue advantage in the sale of the Pictorial Review, as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
SEE YOUR SKIN IMPROVE WITH
 POSLAM'S USE

Just a little Poslam on sick skin, spread to cover the affected surface will soothe cool and comfort. And the skin, urged tc throw off, its disordered condition should re. spond splendidly that gratifying improve. ment may be quickly seen.
 Simple. because Poslam is powerfully ef. fective Safe because there is nothing in il to harm; Advisable always because erup- tional skin is risky to tolerate, troublesome and embarrassing in the extreme Let Pos lam show the way to perfect skin health
 Sold everywhere For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 24S West 47th St. New York City.
 Poslam Soap, medicated with Poslam, brightens. beautifies complexions.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
Train Kills Five
By Associated Pres,

Toledo. O., August 16.-Five persons night when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by Western Ohio traction car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17

portation. According to A. E. Burnett, immigration inspector. they were de- ported for spreading inflammatory doctrines and literature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-17
FIRST PATHFINDING
 PLANE DEPARTS ON
 TRANS-U., s. FLIGHT
E[yFnM
By Associated Press

Mineola, August 16,-The first airplane of the All-American Pathfnders, an aviation recruiting plane, which will make transcontinental tour, left here shortly before o'clock yesterday after noon. It was piloted by It. Kenneth C. Leggett of the bureau of Aerial informa- tion, routes and mapping, and the ob- server was Second Lieutenant Carl D. Guenther Their destination was But tleton Field, near Philadelphia. It was planned to send four more away tomor- row and three Sunday.
 Twenty Mexicans Deported
 By Associated Press
 Los Angeles, August 16 Twenty Mexicans were sent from Los Angeles to the international line today for de-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Scrap Still On for
 Third Place Money

New York, Nov. 1S.-A special meeting of the directors of the Amer ican League to consider the failure of the national commission to award third place worlds series money to New York Americans, has been call ed for noon tomorrow by the ma jority directors-Jacob Ruppert of New York, Harry Frazee of Boston, and Charles Comiskey of Chicago.
 The Detroit club had protested against New York's third place posi- tion, claiming that the games Carl Mays pitched should not be counted. New York officially was awarded the place at special meeting of the di- rectors, who adopted a resolution au- thorizing the national commission to pay the Yankee players their share of the world series money.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
To Go On With the League Without
 Support of U. $.

London, Nov. 18.-Commenting upon reservations to the Versailles treaty by the United States senate and President Wilson's threat to withdraw the pact, the Chronicle, which is supposed sometimes to re- fleet the view of Premier Lloyd George, says:
 Unless the league is to fall al- together, other nations must go ahead for some years without Amer ica's participation, and we hope they will promtly decide to do so.
 Great Britain and France have been anxious not to hurt American responsibilities and there is no foun- dation for the rumor suggesting they have addressed representatives to Washington regarding reservations. In justice to our own peoples and Europe, however, we cannot delay in getting to work with the league"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Education Will Be WatchwOrd in the
 Fight on Tobacco

St. Louis, Nov. 1S.-The policy of the National Women's Christian Temperance union against tobacco will be one of education, not legisla- ton, delegates attending the victory convention, asserted today.
 It was emphasized, however, that the action of the convention yester- day in voting down resolution ad- vocatlng an anti-tobacco legislative campaign, does not mean the union relaxed in any way it's fight against nicotine.
 We will continue as formerly to teach the children the deleterious effects of the use of nicotine in any form whatsoever" said Mrs. Anna A. Gordon of Evanston, H., president of the organization. The executive committee met today to consider plans of assisting in the rescue oi 100000 Armenian women said to be enslaved in Turkish harems,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
$2,500 Is Paid for
 Tract of IA Acres

Mr. and Mrs. Ira c. Rhodes have purchased from J.. M. Sinclair tract of 14.65 acres, situated on the Sul- phur Springs road, a short distance southwest of Pine Bluff. The con- sideration was $2,500.
 Among the instruments pertaining to real estate filed in the circuit clerks office yesterday was the as- signment by Levi Morton to John C. Shifflette of bond for title to 120 acres in section 5, township 3, range 8 west, situated on the Pulaski county line, north of Dudley Lake. The consideration was assumption of certain indebtedness on the property, payment of $1 and the right of Nor, ton to reside upon and use 40 acrea of the tract as long as he lives. The bond was executed to Morton hy Lewis Altheimer. @
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Millcr's Antiseptic Oil. Known as
 SNAKE OIL
Positively Relieves Pain in Few
 Minutes.

Positively Relieves Pain in Few
 Minutes.
 Try it right now for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and swollen joints, pain in the head, back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After one application pain usually disap- pears as if by magic.
 A new remedy used internally and externally for coughs, colds, croup, influenza, sore throat, diph- theria and tonsilitis.
 This Oil in conceded to be the most penetrating remedy known. It's prompt and immediate effect in re. lieving pain is due to the fact that it penetrates to the affected parts at once. As an illustration, pour ten drops on the thickest piece of sole leather and it will penetrate this sub stance through and through in three minutes.
 Accept no substitute. This great oil is golden red color only. Manu- factured by Herb Juice Medicine Co. Every bottle guaranteed soc, and s100 bottle at Central Phar- macy. adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
CITIES OF SOUTH
 ARE HIGHER THAN
 NEW YORK, CHICAGO
Memphis Increase Over l9lS Greatest, Federal Report
 Indicates.

Washington, Nov. 18,-Prices of many articles of food increased Tn October but in most cities beef prices showed declines. A report today by the bureau of labor statistics list ed increases as follows:
 Eggs and rice six per cent each, potatoes and raisins four per cent; evaporated and fresh milk, coffee and prunes three per cent; work chops, butter, corn meal, rolled oats, navy beans and sugar two per cent an canned salmon, olemargarine, cheese, bread, macaroni and oranges one per cet. Ham, nut margarine and tea showed an increase of less than flve-tenths of one per cent.
 Atlanta and Jacksonville showed three per cent increase for the month in the retail cost of 2Z prln- clpal articles of food combined, while other southern cities showed only one to two per cent.
 Compared with August a. year ago, Memphis showed the highest per centage of increase, it being Is per cent. Birmingham and Mobile show ed 16 per cent, New Orleans 15 per cent, Charleston and Jacksonville IA per cent, Atlanta, Houston, Norfolk, Richmond and Washington IF per cent and Little Rock 10 per cent.
 Birmingham had the highest aver age yearly total family expenditure tor the combined z2 articles of food m the 5U largest cities of the coun- try. Its total was $750.46. Mobile was second or the 50 cities with $748.S3.
 New York's total was $669.50 and Chicago's $662.52. Totals of other southern cities include Dallas $l4702; Houston $71294; Little Rock $736.35; Memphis $746.09; New Orleans $716.72 and Washington Hll9.22.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
13,93O Bales Are
 Ginned toNov. 1 in
 Jefferson COun

Thirteen thousand nine hundl and thirty bales of cotton of the y crop had been ginned in Jeffen county up to November 1, accorg to figures compiled by Judge JE.. Cheek, county agent for the fe'al bureau of census. Judge Cheere- ported a couple of weeks agbut did not receive permission untyes- terday to make the figures bllc.
 The ginnings compare with',486 bales up to the same date layear: The inclement weather in Octd and the early part of November pented any great quantity of cott' being picked and ginned, and thndica- tions at present are that theop will not exceed 35,000 bales, acding to reports from various seetit of the county. Grades have sujed. but
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19

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 must be. conducted, not with
 them, but with the republican leaders.
 Of these decisions they informed Senators Hitchcock and Lodge, with the added advice to the former to move today for any compromise he hoped to secure. The conference between the democratic and republi- can leaders, at which an earnest ef- fort at compromise was understood to have been made, followed imme- dlately.
 Proposals Not Revealed.
 Senator Lodge was said to have pressed for quick action and to have been particularly insistent that the democratic leaders counter proposals be in his hands tonight, so that a compromise could be worked out be- fore the committee resolutions came to a vote.- The exact nature of these proposals was not revealed but they were understood to have been aimed particularly at the preamble son objected at his White House con- 1CA C1CC 1NoIlldy WlCI OcIldCOI l1lLCH- cock.
 How the president would regard the committee reservations with the preamble stricken out was uncertain, but it was learned he had written a letter to Senator Hitchcock, which the latter will lay before conference of democratic senators tomorrow morning.
 The modifications plan of the democrats is unders@1d to make it possible for the other powers to &C., cept the reservation by mere consent rather than by a specific exchange of notes. The practical result would be-, it was said, to provide for tacit ac- ceptance which could be taken for granted unless the other nations pro- tested.
 The senate defeated the reservation of Senator Jones of Washington pro- viding that the United States with draw from the league at the expira- tion of two years unless the sovereignty of Shantung was restor- ed, the Irish question adjusted, the independence of Egpyt recognized and conscription abolished by the member nations of the league.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Preachers Now Probe Conditions
 in Steel Mills

Pittsburgh, Nov. 18.--An investi- gation of the strike of steel workers was launched here today by an inde- pendent commission of inquiry, com posed of bishops and other clergy. men, appointed in the inter- church movement of North America at the recent national industrial inquiry announced today that an effort would be made to hear every person who can offer testimony relative to the cause of the strike. He added the steel plant heads, labor leaders and others had been announced to appear as witnesses before the commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Put Treaty in Force
 Regardless of U. $.

Paris, Nov. 1S.-Regardless of the American governments attitude the peace treaty of Versailles will be put into force, according to to prevalent view here today following receipt of the report that President Wilson might withdraw the treaty from the United States senate.
 Whatever happens, the feeling in French circles is that France cannot meet the German plenipotentiaries again and French opinion is that Italy and Great Britain have like feeling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
LAUNCH TROOP SHIP.

Philadelphia, Nov 1S.-The Hog Island shipyard tdoay launched it's second troop ship. It was named St. Mihiel. Mrs. Frank Hines, wife of Brig. Gen. Hines, christened the ship, The. St. Mihiel is 44S feet long and of 5000 deadweigrt tons. She will car " military complement of TT of- ficers and 2,133 men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
FRENCH ELECTIONS.

Paris, Nov. 1s.-Completc returns of Sundays voting in the elections for seats in the cramber of deputies have been received from 5S6 con stituencies. The figures show the following results
 Republican left 123 seats; radicals 57, radical socialists 7S, republican socialists 26, unified socialists 65, dissident socialists 6, progressives l26, Faction hberale group 73, con- servatives 32.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
INDIAN HOLIDAY.

Bombay, Oct. 17.-(By The Asso- ciated Press )-Mohammedian com munities in numerous centers throughout India observed today for prayer and fasting as a. protest against the threatened dismember- ment of Turkey and the removal of the holy places of Islam from the Khalifa's control. In Bombay busi- ness was virtually at standstill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Palmer Asked Why He
 Fixed Sugar Prices

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Attorney General Palmer was asked in a reso- llution adopted by the house to report by what authority he fixed prices of Louisiana sugar and why he "dis- criminated" between the Louisiana and other crops in fixing prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
''GOld Star" Mother
 Is Given a Home

Chicago, Nov. 18.-The world seemed less cold and cheerless today for Mrs. Mary Dean Duke, widow formerly of Dallas, Texas, who yes terday sought death by throwing herself into Lake Michigan. A Chi cago woman offered her home and Mrs. Duke accepted today. She had been penniless and alone since her son was slain in the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-19
Let's Advancing
 West of Riga

Copenhagen, Nov 16.-Lettish troops still are advancing along the entire front west of Riga against the forces of Colonel Bermondt and cap- tured Shlok on November IA, reach ing the Aa river at many points, ac- cording to a report received from the Lettish news bureau at Riga. The dispatch states that fires and ex- plosions have been observed in Mitau,