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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
ALBANY

Albany. January 1S-(Special)-The January term of circuit court was or ganized here this morning and this after noon began work on the civil docket. Judge Robert c. Brickell is presiding.
 The dockets are not heavy here now. according to Circuit Clerk James l.. Ora per, Judges Kyle and Brickell having cleaned up the work well during the year just closed, The criminal docket will be taken up Following disposal of the civil cases. A venire of 50 jurors has been summoned for service.
 The local company of federal national guard will be mustered into the service next week. according to an announce ment of recruiting officers today. The physical examinations for the company were completed last week and Adjutant General Evans is expected in few days
 to inspect the company.
 Judge Douglas of Birmingham was the principal speaker at a union meeting CT all of the churches Of Albany. at the Central Methodict church. Sunday nigh. lin opening the near east relief cam paign here Morgan countys quota is $2500 and the county expects to double tha. amount. Chairman Payne declared today The local Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops have challenged the city of Albany to duplicate their con 1 tribution, which is expected to reach $500. Trinity, six miles from here, again went over the top when she almost dou- bled her quota Sunday morning.
 The Owl Drug company, one of the oldest drug firms in Deca tur. today an
 nounced it has disposed of it's retail
 business to Benson X Cobb. Dr. Ben son operator of the Owl Drug company, will devote the principal part of his time to the manufacture of medicine under the name of the Owl Drug company A 1 statement issued by the firm says that
 tn, two businesses, both of which were
 Dri,g company. had grown to such pro-
 portions that it was thought best to change the name of one
 s. A Lynne. legislator from Morgan l county. left yesterday for Montgomery {, to attend the January meeting of the l lawmakers. He announced before leaving that probably bill will be introduced l eniarging the powers of the Morgan l county court to enable that court to try msderneanor cases with jury and all civil cases involving amounts up to $500. [ The Bernstein cotton gin here, the property of A. Bernstein. was destroyed by fire at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. i-with loss of 5000, with s2175 insurance. MT. Bernstein declared today he will re- build at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Road Commission
 POstpOnes Meeting

Montgomery. January 13.-fSpecialj Because of the absence from the city of R. F. Spragins of Huntsville and Dr. Eugene Smith of the University of Alabama, members of the state high way commission, the first meeting Of 1919 of the commission. scheduled for Monday. was postponed. The meeting was postponed indefinitely. Mir Spra gins was said to be slightly in disposed and feared to make the trip from Huntsville.
 At this meeting it was planned To discuss the important legislative mat teEs and apportion state aid funds for each county for 1919. These matter; will come up at the postponed meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
5s By Associated Press
 HUNS SURRENDER COMMAND

Coblenz, Sunday, January 12.--Accord-
 ing to information reaching the Third army, the German Fifth army staff at Bad-Nauheim ceased functionine today, surrendering the command to the Eight eenth corps, which also has its head quarters at Bad-Nauheim. This acton is in accordance with the announced plan of the Germans to turn over/ the com- mand Of the areas immediately east of the occupied districts of Germany to the corps which were normally located within the corresponding part of the oc- culied zone
 The Eighteenth corps now has com lrand of the area opposite the American brdGehead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
POtentate Heineke to
 Attend Shriners' Club

Potentate J. II. fieinelle of Zamora temple. Nobles. of the Mystic Shrine. will leave today for Sheffield, where he will attend a special meeting of the Shriners' club of that city, at which the social features will predominate. The club is composed of resident Shriners of Sheffield and vicinity. "Pote" Heineke announces that busi- ness session of Zamora temple will be held at the Masonic temple Wednes- day. January 29, and on the following night big ceremonial session will be held at the Jefferson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
CUNARD LINE BUYS
 SIX CARGO VESSELS
By Associated Press

New York January 1S,-The Cunard Steamship company has purchased from the British government six cargo steamships of an aggregate tonnage of 29.734. it was announced here to- night The vessels, standard cargo car riers, built by the British government for use during the war, have been re- named and will soon be placed in ac- tive service by the company. Their new names and tonnages follow.
 Vitella, 4400 Vindellia, 4430; Veren- tia, 51S5 Venusia, 5222; Veunonia, 5-z5. and Vellania 5212
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14


 Montgomery, January 13.-Speeiall Many humorous and pathetic incidents were recorded in the minds of scores "f persons who stood. talked and then walked hurriedly from the lobby 3f the Exchange hotel Sunday night when the Legislators gathered for preiiini nary discussions of tne legislature which meets at noon tomorrow. Td!s hotel has long been known as the center of politics in Alabama, aad even though politics changed years dso from the hands of the so-cailed local optionists all legislators are not 'at home until they meet in this spacious lobby
 Around this hotel legislators have planned to open saloons in Alaba ma. Across the hall there would be a com mittee working hard to "figure out the other crowd. And so 1t has been all along until this session of the legislature. The whisky question in Alabama is a dead issue. Efforts to revive this issue have proved fu- tile ana It appears chat each side has signed an armistice or a peace treatY.
 Evidence of this action on the part of the two factions is contained in sha following little 'happening:"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Express Company Sues
 to Recover S10,000 Taxes
By Associated Press

Columbia, $. C., January lS-The Southern Express company today brought suit in every county in South Carolina to recover more than $1000o in taxes paid for operation in the state during the last I2 months. The suit is based on the all leged impossbility of the company to comply with contractual obligations after the railroads were taken over by the United States government on December 2S, 1917 Papers are being filed with every county treasurer in the state for the recovery of taxes paid in that par ticular county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
EXCURSION STEAMERS ARRIVE

 Coblenz Sunday, January l2.-Two Ger man river steamers to be used for ex- cursions up and down the Rhine by Of ficers and men of the Third army. ar rived at Coblenz today. The trips are to be part of the recreation programme for the army of occupation.
 The excursions will include trips De- yond Cologne down the river and be- vond Mayence up the stream. Under the present arrangements the excursions will be one day affairs and the eXcur- sionists will not be allowed to land dur ing the trips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
At the Strand

The Silver King" starring that fa- nous actor, William Faversham, proved real treat for Birmingham movie fans at the Strand Monday, and it is confi- dently predicted that this popular thea tre will be crowded today and Wednes- day MT. Faversham has a strong role and is finely supported, his leading wo-n- an being Barbara Castleton.
 Jesse l.. Lt.slly of the Famous Players Lasky corporation, speaking of the pro- duction. said: Tt is remarkable pie ture, for in no particular has it been overdone. The director and scenarios have done wonders with the story, masterpiece in itself. MT. Faversham and Miss Castleton are superb. and failed to find a flaw in the work of any supporting player
 The Big ''V' comedy. Beauty and Booty" is wonder, while the Pathe News lives up to it's reputation of being the worlds greatest newsgathering con- cern, is scenes being very interesting, to put it mildly
 The Strands big pipe organ was de- light to patrons, special programme be ing rendered by MT. Hamrick and MT Wiley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
KELLY DEFEATED BY
 BENNY LEONARD
By Associated Press
Phila delphia. January 1;

Philadelphia. January 1S.-Benny Leonard. the lightweight champion de- feated Harlem Eddie Kelly of New York in six-round bout here tonight Leonard won four of the six rounds, one was even, while Kelly had the better of the first round, At the end of the fight Kelly was bleeding from the mouth and nose. fa
 Max Williamson of this city beat Jimmy Pappas of Atlanta, Ga. in one of the preliminaries. Williamson brought Pappas to his knees twice in the second round with a series of body blows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Young Man Run Over
 by Speeding AutOists

F. C. Floyd, a young white man. is lying at the Hillman hospital in an un- conscious condition as the result of be- ing run over on First avenue by an automobile driven by unknown parties early this morning. The occupants Of the car did not stop. He was carried to the Hillman hospital by bystanders and as yet his relatives have not been located. He is said to be in serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Theatres

I.yric--Keith vaudeville. Bijou-Loew' s vaudeville. Majestic-"Tess of the storm Country, by Maddock- Park Stock company.
 Photopiays Strand-Willinn Faversham in The Silver King and a Billy Parsons com edy.
 Trianon-"The Birth of Nation Colonial-William Farnum in The Sign of the Cross. 7" Odeon One-Pearl White in The Light ming Raider
 Princess-Tyro Powers in Tine Planter
 Alcazar-William, Farnum in The Rainbow Trail.''
 Rialtb-Alice Brady in "In the Hollow of Her Hand." % odeon Two-Feature pictures and com edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
GOOD ROADS MEN PRESENT

The appearance. of many prominent good roads advocates shows that the legislature is to be called upon to adopt some bills to better the states system of roads. J. A. Rountree of Birmingham, known as one of the strongest advocates of better roads in the country, arrived Monday and prom ises his cooperation in all matters that are brought up in the interest of roads. He predicts that the Kilby administration will make record in improving the roads
 The committee of the Alabama Good Roads association, of which J. B. By lance of Montgomery was chairman. before his death the past week, has prepared a bill which will provide that all money paid into the state on automobiles be placed in fund to the credit of good roads, same to be spent in keeping up the trunk lines of the state.
 Senator John Craft of Mobile Monday announced that Capt. T. w.. Nichol of Mobile, who is now in Bir- mingham Investigating complaints against sthe street railway company for the Alabama public service com mission, has been appointed chairman of the legislative committee to suc ceed the late Mir. Ryiance, Senator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Marshall Names Committee
 Rv AxsnciateA prass

Washington, January 13.-Vice Pres ident Marshall today named com mittee, composed of Senators Wads worth of New York, Martin of Vir ginia. Simmons of North Carolina. Smoot of Utah and Chamberlain of Oregon, to act with a committee of the House in arranging for joint memorial services for Theodore Roose~ welt to be held at the capitol Feb ruary 9. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Trail of the Lonesome Pine

"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine with Louise Price m the role of June, which comes to the Jefferson theatre Fri day and Saturday of this week, matinee Saturday, shows the brilliant and pop ular dramatist, Eugene Walter, at his best He has faithfully mrrored the de- lightful scenes of the book, and the scenic frame and stage settings arranged are gorgeous indeed.
 Neither pains nor artistic ability have been spared to give Mir, Walters play a truly fine presentation. and it enjoyed long runs in Boston, Philadelphia and other cities to capacity business. You see what you imagined in the book, the story Of romantic love developed in the heart of a primitive girl in the fast nesses of high encircling, purple noun t:iins, the touch Of ictty skies. with the lone pine lowing homage to the royal wind and the mountain brook silver gle@ m-June's mirror The play will be presented by a New York cast. The pro- auction is a massive one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

Craft in Alabama is known as the
 father of good roads. and he will
 sponsor the bills that are to come up.
 BREAKERS AHEAD
 The, bill, however. will not have easy
 sailing in the senate and house. There is said to have developed oppositioN
 in Birmingham. That city pays more
 money into the treasury on automo bite taxes than any other crty and the Jsf- ferson county. delegation is said to be unwilling for Jefferson county to pay for the construction and maintenance of roads that are outside of the county. Arguments against this contention, however. are that Jefferson county must have roads connecting With other territories in order to get outside bus mess.
 busted himself Monday meeting the men with whom he will be associated during the legislature. Upon his ar rival late Sunday night he was met by committee and the first deleSa ton the next governor received was composed of newspaper men. Cover nor Kilby said he had not announced as yet who will be named to the presi- dency of the state convict department. Revision of the constitution of the state, which would contain all the so- called progressive legislation and amendments, is advocated by many of l the legislators. Amendments have been added from time to time and others will be added should the legislature I decide in favor of the good roads bill, ! the workmen's compensation law and 1 other bills. There is being advocated | I resolution which will call for th2 | holding of a constitutional convention. | the members of which would draw up 1 another constitution and submit it to | he people for ratification.
 1 Many legislators are in favor of abolishing the state board of eauali1a- f tion, according to reports in hotel iob- ! bies the day before the legislature meets on Tuesday.
 The rumors show that the admi1is- l tration which goes in on January 20 l will favor the repeal of the law which i created the commission and the sub stitution of another bill creat ting an- | other central tax commission body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Alcazar-WiIiiam Farnum

William Falnum, one of the most noteo of the male stars of the screen, is ap- bearing at the Alcazar the first four days of this week in The Rainbow Trail the sequel, to the Riders of he Purple Sage, 2. picture that made one of the biggest hits of any this star ever appeared in. Zane Grey was the author of these two plays, and those, who saw the first one are expected to be doubly anxious to see ."The Rainbow Trail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Brady Rests Wallace

Syracuse. N. Y., January 13.-Ralph Brady of Spyracuse won a popular yer dict over Eddie Wallacse in a 10-round bout here tonight. Brady rocked Wal lace with hard rights and left to the jaw in the fifth round and had the bet ter of the fight from that round to the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

If you haven't enjoyed one of the Tut wiler table d'hote luncheons (75 cents), or one of the Tutwiler table d'hote dn- ners on Sunday evening (sl5O a cover), or one of the tea dansants Saturday aft ernoons (75 cents. including dancing and refreshments) you've missed a great treat. Also tea served every afternoon in the Orangerie a Ia carte-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
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BUILDS STRENGTH

Nuga- Tone is grand remedy for overworked. weak, rundown. tiTed-out men and women. It is concentrated compound of valuable ingre- dients which are highly recommended and pre- scribed by prominent physicians.
 It has just the properties to make rich. red blood and build nerve-force. Ittones up stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels improves the appe- tite-naakes the bowels move easy and regular ceanses the body of stored up" poisons ' ban ishes Malaria. Use Nuga- Tone watch the results and you'll have everlasting cause for gratitude and thankfulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Four Seriously Burned n,, Aseo,tstad Brace

San Antonio. Tex, January 15. Three soldiers and civilian employe were seriously burned and three fire men were hurt in a fire which de- stroyed army warehouse No. 16 here today The loss is estimated at pe- tweer 60.000 and $65,00D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
CRUcCISTS GUARANTEE NUcA-T0NE

tt ~cus.S s i.shs---issSys whole month. Get :, hotfie--Us~ it 2o days and if y0u are not benefited, take the remn indrr of the package back to the drugSist and get your money back. For sale by Norton Drug Co. and other good drug stOres. Try It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Why Not Get Some Use From That Old
 Silverware?

Instead of having it lay ing around the garret, of no earthly use to any one, bring it to us and see how near to new we can make it with our silverplating process.
 The finest plant in the city is at your service the workmanship unex- celled. It will be a real revelation to you to see what wonders we can work with your tar nished, dusty, dingy, old silverWare-nO mat ter in what bad condi- tion it is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

The quarterly report of the Farming ton, Ull) Cooperative society shows that each member received dividend of 10 per cent based on the amount of pur- chases made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
LoeW's Biiou


 Nettie Carroll, who has been fea- ture of the New York Hippodrome show for the past two seasons, and her com pany consisting of three pretty glr's and II clever chaps. is the headline attraction on the programme at the Bijou theatre the first half week be- ginning yesterday. They are all clever wire artists who dance and perform the most eccentric stunt on the slack wire ever seen in vaudeville.
 Bud Fagg and Julia White offer bit of Africanology, a study in brown and tan and green. They do an or'E- inal comedy skit this season, inter mingling the songs. which proved very delightful number |on the pro- gramme.
 Deveaux-Den and "Joe"-presented an odd idea in songs. comedy and ven triloquism, introducing a little bit of each. winch tends to make one of the most entertaining acts in vaudeville maid, a man and dummy consti- ute the principals in this hodge -podse of fup and frolic. A particular feature of the act is the changes of wardrobe and their beauty.
 pair of old timers. who have been en- tertaining for the past two genera tions. offer new songs and some clever conversational humor.
 LaNoies does some daring stunts ir. mid-air and on revolving ladder.
 The photoplay. "Theat Elm Rough" is one of Tom Mix's films and when that is said it is sufficient to insure an excellent hour in moyieland The snap and action of this screen offering hits the audience with hang.
 At the Lyric
 Miss Robbie Gordone. in artistic poses, presents an act at the Lyric tha. is exclusive. and altogether delightful Her grace and beauty add much 'c the attractiveness of Nthe act All Of her poses were well received. but ."rhe Spirit of IS" was one of the most beautiful. This act is one of the ex- cellent features of the bill.
 John R. Gordon furnishes much far in the comedy sketch. "Meatless Days. He is ably assisted by clever male entertainer and the act proves a riot of laughter The act has to do with the life of a pair of brokendown per- formers who are out of work. The story takes a peculiar turn and is in- teresting and entertaining.
 John Gardner and Mary Hartman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
BREAkERS AHEAD

Craft in Alabama is known as the father of good roads. and he will
 sponsor the bills that are to come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

The Bernstein cotton gin here, the property of A. Bernstein. was destroyed by fire at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. with a loss of $9Oo0 with s2175 insurance. MT. Bernstein declared today he will re- build at once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-07
NEW YORK FAILURE
AS FINANCIAL CENTER
Finuncier Declares War Has ADDED
Many Cities ns Money CcRtcrs
of World.

NEW YORK. August G.-"AithouEh
New York is the financial center OF
this hemisphere and is likely to remain
SO, IL will experience great difficulty
cial center" says a. Barton Hepburn.
chairman OF the advisory board OF the
Chase National Bank.
1t requires something more than
financial strength and resources TO
constitute a financial center" MIR. Hep
plcmcntcd by an ability to do II world
business which implies the under
standing Of the worlds trade, its
wants. its wishes. it's idiosyncracies.
it's ways OF doing business. There
must he an ability, TO think. talk, write
rious countries of the world. New
York is woefu!ly deficient In many re-
Spects. and VIII require years 10 create
Il business force competent 10 deal with
world problems.
London is cxccllcntly we'll equipped
TO do a world business and TO be a
financial and commercial center. 1t is
near the center OF the commercial pop
ulation OF the world. The ability TO
store goods In warehouses without pay
same Tor export to any part OF the
world where sale may be effected
are important advantages which Lon
don has always enjoyed.
II think that hereafter the world,
instead OF concentrating as in the past.
will find several financial .centcrs. OF
these. New York will be one of the
most. look for Tokyo to become
financial center OF the Orient. Paris
and hcrlin Will be very important
hnancial ccnters In other words the
effect Of the war will he to dcccn-
tralizc financial power and distribute
II in greater degree throughout the
leading commercial nations