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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Braves and Dodgers to Start Spring Training
 Preparations March 19
National Agreement to Continue in Force During Absence of Any
 Permanent Arrangement
By AssocIatee Press


 New York, February 13-John Heydler, president of the National league, today upheld the contention of President George w. Grant of the Boston Nationals that the Boston, club should be granted per mission to start training on March 19, instead of waiting until March 23, the official date selected for the National league clubs to begin their training pre- parations. In view of the fact that the opening game in Boston on April 19, four days before the regular season opening, Hedyler changed a recent deci- sion that all clubs must start training on the same date and notified the Bos- ton and Brooklyn clubs that the may start March 19 without mourning a pen atty.
 Heydler also notified the presidents of the National league clubs that in view of a verbal understanding between the National association and August Herr mann, chairman of the National com mission the National league considers the national agreement in force until further notice and that all negotiations with minor league clubs must be made in accordance with it's provisions.
 President B. B. Johnson of the Ameri- can league, conferred today with Col Jacob Rupnert president of the New York Americans and a member of the commission to select a new chairman for the National commission.
 Heydler said he and Johnson had talked over the chairmanship but both took the stand that nothing could be done pending the action of the committees ap pointed by the two leagues to name chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
SENTENCES ARE REMITTED

Anniston, February 13.-(Special) More than 50 prisoners in the stockade at Camp Mcclellan have been made happy this week by special order which remitted the unexecuted portion of the sentences.
 The following men have been ordered released by Colonel Myers, the camp commando and returned to their or ganizations for duty:
 Privates Herman Mack, William J. McMahon, James Chancey, Casmir Szmanda, Arno Krsse, Jr., Thomas A. Barrett. Kenneth Bochman. Mika Her irly, Lovelace Wade, Madison Chal- mers, James G. Pye, Levi Crymes, Ern- est Morehead. Albert Middleton, Ernest E. Dewey Morris Cronin. Emory Cup rok, John Price, William R. Price, Peter Rockwell. Walter Sebring. Evans G. Thurmond, George l.. Wise. Doc Will liams Haywood Craig, William Sellar, Walker Street. Burl Coleman. Isom Moore, Harry Hynast Joncal Powers, Isom Longmire, $. Middlebrooks, Ollie Cade, Jake Rowell, oscar Burwell, Cleveland Burwell, Frank Cromier. Bruce Bowman, Tom Knight. James Poole, Levert Fields, Lee Mckenzie. Joe Cameron, Gabriel Harris and Patrick A. Roach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
ARMENIAN WRITES LETTER

Anniston, February 3.-(Special. .)-Pri-
 vate Hagop Derovanesian, an Armenian saved from the Turkish massacre in 1895,
 and who is stationed at Camp McClel- Ian, has offered his services in a letter
 to Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter, chairman of the near east relief drive, and will prob ably take an active part in the local campaign.
 The Armenians letter says that the
 helping of the millions of martyred and
 persecuted Armenians is one of the great
 es. works ever attempted by the Ameri- can people. The writer says that thou sands of Christians martyred for the sake of Jesus Christ, are dragging their daily lives out in starvation. Private Derovanesan says that he was an eye witness of the Turkish ferocity which killed so many Armenians in 1885; that he is proud of his service in the army of his adopted country, and wants to have an opportunity to express to the people of Anniston his appreciation for the interest they are showing in the
 present campaign for the relief of his
 persecuted countrymen.
 , Private Derovanesian's home was at Kharput the historic city from which IS, 600 nude men, women and children
 were driven to Aleppo, and at which place only 150 of the original number lived through the terrible days and nights of suffering to reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Reconstruction Changes

Thomas F. Logan Washington corre- spondent of Forbes Magazine in special dispatch in the current issue Of that publication, says:
 ..Sit tight and don't be alarmed" is the advice most heard in Washington when business men clamor to know what is going to be done to restore industry to a peace basis. The government is preparing to see business through to normal conditions just as it has directed it's conversion to war needs.
 "Just how the reconstruction work will be done is not yet clearly foreseen. President Wilson has indicated clearly that he does not desire congressional domination of the reconstruction plans. He wishes to place the advisory work in the hands of small commission which will develop a comprehensive pro- gramme He believes that the question is one which must be handled without touch of politics. He has relied upon the dollar-a-year men and the industrial leaders during the war, he is now putting his confidence in their ability to bring out disturbance.
 Speed is not to enter into the indus trial conversions; the changes must be gradual. There will be no wholesale can celing of contracts, no sudden cessation of work. no hastening of demobilization. no widespread lifting Of the restrlctlorS imposed upon industry during the war.
 Foreign markets and the reconstruc- tion demands of the allied nations will in great measure offer a fruitful field for American industry. J. Leonard Rep logic. of the field section of the war in- dustries board, will soon go to France where a vast supply of equipment will be needed. The war trade board will soon send representatives abroad to study peace trade. The foreign activi- tiese of the committee on public informa- tion is also to be continued to advertise the United States and it's goods.
 "A notable phase of the reconstruction question which has become apparent is the desire of the industries of the coun- try to retain the government supervision during the period of transition. This does not indicate tendency toward gov ernment ownership. as some advocates of the principle try to point out but is an indication of the new confidence which has been created during the war. and the realization that only through 'ha raiptenance of system for com mon protection can the problems of re- .viLst, uction bc successfully met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Southern Ice Exchange
 Elects New Officers
By Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga, February 13.-The Southern Ice exchange at the conclud- ing session today elected the follow ing officers:
 President, J. w. Mallory, Anniston, Ala; vice president, w. Riley. Atlanta; secretary and treasurer, r. w. Bonds, Selma, Ala; executive committee, R. H. Woodrow, Birmingham; E. Burnett, Montgomery; w. J. Rushton, Birmlng- ham; J. w. Huncock, Marietta, Ga; Young Shackleford, Valdosta, Ga; Lee Elder, Biloxi, Miss; A. M. Dixon, Jack son, Miss; F. o. Rettig. Chattanooga, Tenn
 The executive committee will name the place of next meeting later.
 No further action was taken on the matter of eliminating Sunday deliy- cries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF WALTON DIES
 FROM OLD WOUND
Oldest Member of the Fire Depart ment in Point of Service
 Passes Away

First Assistant Fire Chief W. T. Wal ton died at 11:55 last night at his resi- dence 1927 Avenue D. Death was the result of acute stricture of blood, caused by a bullet wound in his right leg which he had received several years ago.
 Chief Walton had been i'll from this cause several times before, but the last illness commenced February 3, when he was stricken while out on a hunting trip with a friend He was taken to his home and had been confined to his bed ever since.
 The deceased was 53 years of age and had been a member of the fire depart nient for nearly 30 years, being in fact the oldest man in point of service in the department. He is survived by a widow, one daughter and three sons. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
SENATE WILL HOLD
 NIGHT SESSIONS TILL
 CONGRESS ADJOURNS
By Associated Press

Washington, February 13.-In an ef- fort to clear the congested legislative calendar and thus remove the neces- sity for the early converting of the :Iew Congress in extra session, demo- crate senators decided at conference tonight to hold night sessions of the Senate until Congress adjourns sine die March 4. The conference decision was unanimous and also included an agre. ment to convene the Senate an hour early each day--11 o'clock instead of noon.
 The night sessions will begin to- morrow, but the Senate will not start meeting at II o'clock until Saturday. The conferences approved the decision of the democratic steering committee to extend the daily sittings and several leaders expressed the opinion that the Senate could dispose of all necessary bills before the session ends. Other prominent democrats, however, sad they did not believe that even with eA tended sessions all the appropriations could be passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
CALOMEL DYNAMITES
 A SLUGGISH LIVER
Crashes into sour bile, making you sick and you lose a
 days work

Calomel salivates It's mercury. Calomel acts like dynamite on slug gish liver. When calomel comes into contact with sour bile it crashes into it, causing cramping and nausea.
 If you feel bilious, headachy, consti- pated and all knocked out. just go to your druggist and get bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone for few cents which is a harmless vegetable substitute for if fn it oe doesn't % start Your l1u liver and and straighten you up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without making money ss.s
 If you take calomel today you'll be sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides, it may salivate you, while if you take Dodson's Liver Tone you will weke up feeling great, full of ambition and seady ant and safe to give to children: they like it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Italian Paintings
 Are Being Returned
By Associated Press

Vienna, Wednesday, February 12-The government of German-Austria is turn ing over to the Italians under protest paintings which the Italian government claims were taken from occupied Ital- ian territory by the Austro- Hungarian armies. Among the paintings are the Madonna of the Orange Tree by Giov- ami Battista, Carpaccio's Christi Tin torettos philosopher two altar pieces by Veronese and one of Bastiani's best canvasses.
 Some of these paintings were found in the imperial art museum and one at Eckartsau castle where former Emperor Charles is living. The first lot of 6i ra;ntings is being prepared for shipment to Italy under military escort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
.CHENEY'S
 EXPECTORANT
Breaks a Bad Cold-Try It. Best for Whooping
 Cough and Group

J. E. Hightower, Nashville, Tenn, is a travelling salesman. He does a sen- sible thing by always carrying a bot tie of Cheneys Expectorant. He says: 'The first thing I place in my grip when leaving home is bottle of Cheneys Expectorant It not only cures colds, but prevents them" w. H. Millen, of Adairsville, Ky, says: "Cheney's Expectorant cured my nephew, four-year-old boy, of severe case of croup. No other medicine did him any good. He is now well and hearty. Send me by express one dozen bottles" Any drug store can now sup ply you with Cheney's EXpectorant at little cost. It is so highly recommend ed for colds. coughs. sore throat, influ- enza, whooping cough, croup that all our readers are advised to try Cheney's Expectorant-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14

lines are bright and bring spontaneous laughter.
 Two dainty young ladies, the Whiteside sisters, open the programme in dane ing number that is we'll received.
 Burt and Florence Mayo in "A Novel ldea,' entertain in some thrilling aerial feats. On the trapeze and the swing much applause.
 The Lyric Screen Telegrams also prove highly interesting and educational These news pictures show the latest news of the day and will be a weekly feature at the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Marguerite CIark-Strand

Marguerite Clark in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" has proved one of the best drawing cards ever presented at local picture house, and it has filled the Strand for the past three days. As 'Iovey Mary Miss Clark is adorable, and the thousands of people who read and love the book are just as delighted with the screen version.
 One motion picture critic was heard to remark: "There may have been more famous novel than Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, but I don't know it. There also may be a more lovable screen character than Marguerite Clark as Lovey Mary, but haven't heard of her yet"
 This picture will be shown al the Strand today and Saturday, and with it is a Pathe News and one of James Montgom- cry Flags clever comedies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
North Portugal Ports
 Closed to Navigation
Bv Associated PresS

Washington, February 13.-All northern Portuguese ports between Aveiro and Caminha, including the important harbor of Oporto, have been closed to naviga- tion, owing to internal disturbances, the war trade board was informed today. Vessels now in the ports affected may depart at will subject to search by the Portuguese naval authorities
 Bunker licenses issued by the war trade board for vessels proceeding from Ameri- can ports to ports within the restricted area it was announced, would not for the present be affected.
 At the Portuguese legation here it was said that the action was taken as . measure to suppress the royalist revolu- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
s. I. A. A. OFFICIALS
 MEET IN N. o. TODAY
By Associated Press

New Orleans, February 13-Delegates from all universities and colleges repre- sented in the organization were expected to attend the meeting here tomorrow and Saturday of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association.
 Among the more important matters expected to come up for discussion was the one-year rule and proposed changes in the constitution of the association to meet after the war conditions.
 Henry Phillips of s;ewanee. Tenn. Is on the programme for an address tomor- row night on "The Relation of Athletics to the Faculty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
At the AlcaZar

''The Brides Awakening featuring the gifted Mae Murray, appears at the AL cazar today for a two-day run. The theme of the play is the evil of secret marriages and the results caused there from. "The Brides Awakening" has caused much favorable comment through out the country and is advocated by all the churches. It carries a message for every unmarried woman in Birmingham and is a picture that should not be missed by any one, as it is extremely in- teresting, gripping and instructive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Giants Own Winters

New York, February 13.-The New York National League club was informed to- day by the national commission thai Pitcher Jesse Winters, now lieutenant in the army, stilr is the property of the New York club. The player was taken to Marlin, Texas, training camp of the Giants last spring, and then was re- leased to the Kansas City club of the American association under an optional agreement In June he was drafted into the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
MISS KILBY IGNORED

Anniston, February 13.-(Specialo Miss Anne Kilby, daughter of Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, has been selected to act as sponsor for the city of Annis- ton when the government ship is chris tened in honor Of the showing made by this city in the fourth Liberty Loan drive.
 The announcement that Miss Kilby has accepted the honor bestowed upon her adds interest to the part Anniston and Annistonians are to play in the im- portant event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
At Loew's BiiOu

The new bill at Loew's Bijou for the last half of the week is featured by some unusually strong attractions, which were well received by capacity houses at each performance yesterday. In addition to the superior acts of vaudeville, the pie ture feature is unusually good, present. ing Harold Lockwood in a great photo play, "The Great Romance" The plot is wonderfully appealing and full of ac- tion. while the scenic detail is all that could be desired.
 Ralph T. Kettering and company, in g domestic comedy playlet, (Which One Shall I Marry" are the Seadliners. The strong playlet presents the greatest ques- tion in every woman's life and is DOT trayed by very capable cast.
 Jessie Reed. clever comedienne, put over her songs in great fashion, and was compelled to respond to several encores. Thornton and Thornton, in song and con- versation, proved very entertaining. Dixon and Paul put q lot of pep and foolishness in their act and secured many laughs. Picard brothers, comedy bar acrobats, were acceptable as openers.
 In addition to the feature picture, Loew's News Weekly, dispicting happen ings of unusual interest, and comedy films complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Reds Train in Texas QM AssneiaAad PrasS

Cincinnati, February 13.-August Hermann, president of the Cincinnati Nationals. tonight stated that the local team would do its spring training at Waxahatchie, Tex. Dallas had been considered but upon receipt of tele- gram from the Chamber of Commerce of Waxahatchie tonight saying that the baseball grounds would be put into condition it was decided to train at the latter place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Dixon Wins Trapshoot
By Associated Press

Kansas City, February 13.-Harvey Dixon of Oronogo, Mo-. today defeated Frank Troeh of Vancouver, Wash, American amateur champion, in the 125- target match at the fifteenth annual midwinter trap shooting tournament. The men tied for first place with 124 targets each, and in a shoot-off each got "A of 25. the Missourian winning in the second shoot of. 23 to 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
DIR. CRYER RETURNS

Anniston, February 13.-(Special )-Dr. G. A. Cryer, who has been in the mili- tary service for the past several months, and who was discharged several weeks ago, has resumed his practice in Anns- ton. Dr. Cryer was stationed at Camp Sheridan for time and also served at San Antonio, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
PIGEON SALE THURSDAY

Anniston. February 13.-(Special)-Six ty-eight of the finest carrier pigeons which the government can secure are to be mustered out of the military ser vice at Camp Mcclellan next Thursday by way of the sealed bid route, accord ing to an announcement this week by Capt James H. Lynch. the camp signal officer.
 The birds. which are to be sold next week, range in age from six months to one year, and with the announcement that they are to go to the highest bid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Schulte Becomes Pilot Hv AsS0ciated press

Binghamton N. r.. February 13. Frank Schulte, former Cub player, and later with the Washington Americans, signed a contract to manage the Bing- hamton team of the International league this afternoon Schulte ob- tained his unconditional release from Washington to come to Binghamton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
RIrRL HAYNES DISCHARGED

Anniston, February 13.-(Special) First Sergt. Burl Haynes. who served as top cutter" for Company M, 167th infantry, during much of the hard fight ing in which the local company partici- pated last year, has been discharged from the service at Camp Sheridan. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
IMPORTANT MEETING FRIDAY

Anniston, February 13.-(Special 1.-The meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club and County Medical society members with the board of county com missioners Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the county courthouse will determine the fate of the proposed unified health department for this county. and will att tract more attention probably than any other meeting of it's kind in many months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
TJLLERY FUNERAL AT BOAZ

Anniston, February 13.-(Special)- )-The body of little Willie Tillery, the 10-year- old boy instantly killed by his brother Wednesday afternoon. has been sent to the former home of the family at Boaz, where 1t will be inferred Saturday. The little boy was killed by pistol shot through the heart while he and his broth CT were playing soldier at their home in Glen Addie during the absence of their parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Enactment OF One BiU
 Cost Taxpayers ,S4OO
By WILLIAM l.. GORMLEY

Montgomery, February 13-(Special)
 Taxpayers of Alabama spent approxi-
 mately s40O, through their representatives
 in the legislature. for the enactment of
 senate bill 1S1 in the House Thursday
 morning. This money was spent because
 there was a section in the bill which
 provides for the employment of a stenog-
 rapher at a salary of s90O per year.
 The bill is entitled as follows:
 IS. B. 1S1, by MT. Espy: To amend an
 act entitled An act to provide and regu
 late the manufacture and sale of com
 mercial feeding stuffs in Alabama; to
 further provide for registration, tagging,
 sampling and analysing commercial feed-
 ing stuffs, and to fix penalties for vio-
 lations of this act so as to regulate
 the sale of commercial feeding stuffS;
 to define the same, and to prohibit the
 adulteration thereof, to provide for thep
 correct weight, sampling, analyzing and
 marketing; to authorize the commissioned
 of agriculture and industries to prescribe
 rules and regulations for carrying out
 the provisions of this act; to establish
 in the department of agriculture and in- dustries a division of foods, feeds and drugs, to be charged with the execution of this act, to authorize the commissioner to appoint an assistant as supervisor Of said division, and to appoint other neces- sary clerical assistants; to provide for the payment of salaries and expenses out of funds accruing hereunder, and to fix penalties for violation of this act OBJECT TO STENOGRAPHER The senate bill was called up by Long of Sumter. He made a brief reference to the provisions of the amendments, and hoped the house would take the same action the senate had taken without ar gument The clerk read the bill, and 1t developed there was provision for tha en ployment of a $900 stenographer to assist the commissioner in carrying out | the provisions of the act.
 Arguments started early in the morn l ing session, and it was estimated Sf0O had been enacted. Each representative hat cen enacted. Faci. representati> c gets S4 Ter day and there are 05 repro tatives. Half of the day was taken up | in the argument of the bill which, the | author said, would assist the farmers of the state. Several clerks of the house l.are paid high salaries, and important bills were forced to lay over while the l minority was trying to save s900. The final vote was 65 for the bill and 15 against :L.
 It was during the consideration of 1 the feed L.ll that J. Lee Long of Bui 1 Ter. o.pp".ed to the state $ paying out ISa(U :ddl essed Lynne of Morgan as ''the sorrell-topped gentleman from | Morgan" Indulging in personalirie q Long made an indirect charge against | the Morgan representative.
 Lyme, -Gdrcs5 ing the house, u,' !
 the oint of per. enal priv -e, related
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-14
Pair of Sixes"-Maiestic

The MadGocks-Park Players are pack ing the New Majestic to the doors this week with "A Pair of Sixes.' one of the cleverest farce comedies seen in BirninCham this season. "A Pair of Sizes is one long laugh from beginning to end. and ran one solid year on Broad way, and played Birmingham last sea- son at s2 a seat.
 At the request of hundreds of regular patrons the Maddocks-Park Players will offer Augusta J. Evans great play "St. Elmo,' one of the finest love plays ever dramatized.
 The management requests that on ac- count of the great demand for seats next week that those who contemplate seeing this show make their reservations early Phone orders will receive the same attention as box office reserva- tions