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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
 MAKE TRIP TO SOUTH

Washington, August l3.-(SpeCiali President Wilson will not visit the south on his proposed trip in the interest Of the league of nations because on that sub ject the south is all right.
 The President himself has sad so Sem ator Harris of Georgia receives the in formation.
 Although in certain sections of the south the league of nations. apparently, is not popular with the people, the rep resentatives of the people of those sec tions the senator's, will support the league by their votes. It would be a waste of precious time, according to the Presidents deduction, for him to go south.
 The idea prevails that the President will go directly west and spend prac- tically all his days in that section of the country. It will be his purpose to coun- teract the influence of Senators Borah. Johnson and others. The President seems confident that the league will be ratified without reservations, although the out look, in the opinion of others, is rather dark. When Senator McCumber and Sen ator McNary, republicans sharply inclined to the idea contained in the league, signed the paper declaring for reservations, the adherents of the Presidents ratification without reservation demand were shaken in their confidence.
 The decision of the President not to go south is doubly interesting because of the fact that previously he had tentative ly agreed to speak in certain southern cities, notably Atlanta and Birmingham, where Senator Reed, opponent of the league, spoke to large and enthusiastic audiences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
CHICAGO GRAIN P|I TRADERS WERE SLOW AND VERYUNDEC|DED
Various Uncertainties At tending the Labor Situa- ton and Cost of Living
 Were Big Factors
By Assoeiated Preas

Chicago, August 13.-Notable falling off in the volume of dealings formed the principal feature of the corn mar ket today and was gNerally ascribed to the uncertainties attending the la bor situation and the movement to curtail the cost of living Price changes were narrower than usual. The close was unsettled, % %c~ne- tower to $ ad- vance, with September $1.91h @1.s1A and December, s1.52A @1.52M. Oats finished 1 to l s c up and provisions at declines of 20 to 42c.
 Most of the trade in corn was of a purely local character, and in small lots. The public as a rule appeared to have withdrawn from the market and to be awaiting more definite devel- opments of an industrial and economic character. While the September de livery. had moderate upward slant in price the greater part of the time owing to the scantiness both of ar ricals and of the available stock here. On the other hand the new crop months. December and May, tended downward in value as a consequence of reports that there had been wide spread soaking rains which were ex- pected to improve the crop outlook
 Shortage of supplies as compared with year ago gave strength to ats.
 Provisions showed no evidence of any aggressive support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

washington, August 13.-(SpeciaL1
 thing has caused more widespread gos-
 in Washington than the recent ap-
 arance before the Senate foreign rela- }ns committee of Secretary Lansing.
 He was called for the purpose of eluci- ting the darksome features of the peace eaty, of telling in detail the little ends d outs of the conferences which re-
 lted in the completion of the document. The secretary knew nothing, and admit l that he knew nothing. His answers ere either T don't know" or You lust ask the President about tFat," or You can't expect a man to carry all lch details in his head or T will ask cave b refresh my memory" or q can we you only my individual opinion"
 The secretary confessed that although Q was q member of the peace commits .or, nno as such spent many weeks ir- rance, he knew nothing of what was oing on. The statement of the secretary T 1eated something of a small sensation It the time of it's delivery. and has been ne cause of much talk since that time, f. has proved an especially aIuring topic or the republicans.
 The Secretary of State is expected to oe the spokesman of the administration n foreign affairs. Further, the Secre- arv of State, after the vice president. next in line to the presidency. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
WHEAT GROWERS WANT STILL HIGHER PRICE

Washington, August l3.-(Speclal Western wheat growers demand that Congress remove the restriction Which sets the price of wheat at $2. 26 per bushel. Western congressman have introduced bills in both houses repeating the price which obtains
 The farmers and their spokesmen are candid in stating their reasons. They de- clarAd that if the restrictions are removed the prjc- will greatly advance, probably to s the bushel. This would increase the price of tread in the very moment when the people are crying out against the op- pressive cost of living.
 Sometime ago Governor Allen of Kan sas declared southern farmers, in plan ming to reduce acreage in hope that cot ton prices would be maintained at ilv- ing level, declared the south would pront on the miseries of the world Ine atu- tude of the western farmer, in deliberate ly asking les .5lation which would double the price of wheat, would profit on the miseries of the world, it seems, even If he has not done and is still doing so President Wilson. it is understood, is opposed to removing the price restriction of wheat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
JUDGE THOMAS GIVEN
 FINE ENDORSEMENT

Washington, August 13.-e Special ) The tentative application of Judge W. H. Thomas of the supreme court of Alabama to be appointed to the va : cancy on the bench of the United States court, Fifth circuit. is handi- capped by the fact that Alabama at present has a membe> of the court, Judge Richard w. Walker of Hunts ville. Regarding the fitness of Judge Thomas, the Attorney General is en- tirely satisfied. He hesitates. how ever, and it is said to be inclined ad- versely on account of Alabama's pres ent representation.
 Judge Thomas has fine indorsements not only from Alabama, but other states of the union. Senators Bank head and Underwood have urged his fitness. Nevertheless, the chances are that the vacancy will be filled by the appointment of man from state of the circuit not now represented on the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Over Private Wires
Over Stewart & Co, Wire

Messrs John F. Clark & Co. wire us today:
 The market today opened about 20 to 50 points higher on the higher Liv- erpool and early unfavorable weather news, was inactive and hesitating, in- fluenced by the expected government consumption report for United States mills tomorrow. This report will be bearish, owing to the shortened hours of mill workers and reduced capacity by the labor situation
 Several private reports are out, which range from 6Sc to 69c which, taken into consideration with the govern ments weekly report of unusual boil weevil damage. makes cotton at this level look very attractive
 After ranging within a limit of 73 to s3 on the later positions and 92 to 93 points in October and December, the market closed steady at AS to 60 points lower than the previous close.
 Spots are unchanged; middling 31.Ssc; sales, 57 bales and to arrive, 76o bales.-S. R. STEWART & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

the desired effect in reducing the high cost of living. In other words, it seemed to send prices upward Corn is a grain that is used very little for export, and is i a valuable food for great number Of people It is almost out of reach for the poor. The staff of life for the negro is /, cornbread and bacon, and the price is all
 most prohibitive. Can you wonder, or l censure them if they steal and pillage? l We are surprised they are doing as well 1 as they are.
 l Why not declare an embargo on all
 grains and foodstuffs for 90 days-the ! fight has been won. Let the Europeans
 go to work. Why shouldn't they work? 1 The southern people worked after the war between the states and had to make many l sacrifices. 1t seems the Europeans will
 rot stop fighting long as they have a full stomach. Work is a panacea for all | ills. We Americans should want every i throttle thrown open the door of every ! industry swung wide open so that compe-
 tition will bring and keep down prices,
 for monopoly is keeping them up, but
 for immediate relief give us the em-
 bargo.
 "As four-minute speakers we de-
 nounced Gen. Leonard Woods universal
 militarism every time they gave us a l chance to talk. We are dsgusted with i Secretary Bakers recommendations for
 universal military training. Every true American should thank God that we were ! not prepared for war for We would
 have lost perhaps 900 men; might 1 have saved a few paltry millions of dol
 lars.
 1 Universal education and big mer-
 chant marine will do a million times more | toward democratizing the world than mil ! itarism will Today we need action in stead of investigation, suggestion and 1 probing.
 l 'The people want relief and want it ] right now and MT. Cummings says 1t IS up to you to give it to us. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
K. D. Burgers Letter

New Orleans, August 13.-Privats semi monthly crop reports indicate de- terioration of 2.4 to 3.3 points for first half of August the average deteriora- ton for the whole month of Aubust in the past is about points if the grow ing crop experiences the normal de- terioration of about points for Au- gust, this month, the next bureau re- port would point toa yield of about the same as was indicated at the close of July, 11,016,000 bales. exclusive of linters, which would bring the condi- tion of the crop down tosabout SO vs. 55.7 last year; 67.8 year before last and 10year average of 6S.3. Deteriora- tion last half of August is usually greater than during the first half of the month.
 While the weekly government crop report was somewhat better than gen orally expected, it was rather mixed, nevertheless; generally satisfactory progress in the western half of the belt; generally unsatisfactory for the eastern portion. and Washington re- ports weevil damage continues serious in some sections, particularly in DOT tions of Texas; most of Louisiana southern portions of Mississippi, Ala bama and in Georgia, and considera ble complaints of shedding. Returns to the Southern Produce company aver age the condition of the crop at 66.1 against 69.1 two weeks ago, when tho bureau was 67.1. saying fruitage be. low normal shedding in excess of nor nal. Watkins 664 against 6S.S twa weeks ago.
 The commissioner of agriculture oi Alabama, estimates the crop of that state at 100000 bales less than last year, due to the worst infestation of boil weevils in the history of Alabama H. & B. BEER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
BIRMINGHAM LADY PRAISES LUNG-WTA Mrs. Banks Regards it as a
 Most Valuable
 Medicine .G AV E QUICK RELIEF Her Children Had Had Whooping Cough
 All Winter

-I regard Lung Vita as most val uable medicine for whooping cough, says Mrs F. M. Banks, of $50 N. Fifty fourth street (Woodlawn), Birmingham, Ala. About the first of December 1917, two of my children became Ill with this disease and suffered greatly all winter.
 Tn the early spring of 1918, while the children were still i'll with whoop- ing cough. I began giving them Lung Vita, which had just been called to my attention Almost immediately they showed improvement. the whoop stopped and the cough was gone.
 Lung-Nita is also recommended for stubborn coughs, asthma, colds and bronchial troubles. Get bottle from vour druggist today. If he won't sup ply you write Nashville Medicine Co.,, Nashville, Tenn. for free booklet Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Lansing's Testimony Is Cause Of Much Gossip
resident Will Not Come South During Forthcoming Trip Wheat Growers Want Still Higher Prces-Birming-
 ham Women Offer Advice to the President
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

i lack of Knowledge possessed by MT. Lam sing, to which he made frank confes sion, was surprising to everyone. includ- ing democrats.
 The incident has revived the old won der as to what actuated the President in the selection of his cabinet. It is a in mental sense that his advisers can not advise even if he should require ad- vice Whether or not the President planned that such obtain. is unknown. The indication, however. is that with the situation he is well pleased
 The testimony of Secretary Lansing characterized solely by his lack of knowl- edge was a sharp contrast to that of Bernard Baruch, millionaire capitalist, who attended the conference as an ad- wiser. Baruch had information of his own, and was very free in the expression of his OniniOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
High Lights in Yesterdays
 Session Of the Legislature
Bx WILLIAM IL. GORMLEY

sistent efforts to have it adopted by the two houses. The representatives who came out in support, of the amend ment werefA. P. Longshone, T. J. Cal vert T. Fl. Robertson, J. M Burns and W. A. Reynolds. The senator was J. C. Jarper of Shelby county. Says a paragraph of the letter: I've, the un- dersigned members of the Alabama leg isiature, comprising the entire repub- lican membership of the body, desire at this time to assure you of our in- tention to vote for the ratification of said amendment unless prevented from sc doing by the failure of the demo- cratic majority to bring the matter to a vote a this session of the legisla- ture"
 Efforts to bring the amendment up first in the house, where opposition is not as strong as it is in the senate, will be made, it is said, on the forty fifth legislative day, five days before final adjournment.
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 Another effort to get bill through the present legislature which will limit the number of hours of work required Of women and girls in Alabama man ufacturing and mercantile establish ments will be made by Representative Russell of Mobile county. He intro- duced bill with these provisions in the House dnesday afternoon, fol- lowing the refusal of the house to re- consider and take from the adverse calendar a similar bill
 Representative Harrison of Jefferson county, early Wednesday asked the house to take the so-called eight-hour day. bill from the adverse calendar, the house by a large majority, re- fused to take the bill from the ad verse calendar and the Russell meas ure is practically the same as the other one.
 After the house had voted down several amendments and had heard speeches against the bill, favorable ac- ton was taken on a senate bill which changes the name of the departm of game and fish to the department of conservation, increasing the salary of its commissioner and making his title that of commissioner of conservation. The first amendment was offered by J. Lee Long of Butler county He sought to put the salary at $2500 the amount now paid This was voted down and others also were unsuccess- full
 Representatives Jones of Marengo county. arising to point or personal privilege Wednesday afternoon, ask ed the house to attend %he rooster sale at Demopols on Thursday He told the representatives that their presence would lend dignity to the occasion, and that they would be provided with all possible accommodations
 During the afternoon railroad tick cts were given members of the legis- lature and newspaper men who will attend the rooster sale TJe two houses will meet again Friday morn irg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Truce Declared and
 Chicago Shows Open
By Associated Press

Chicago, August 13 Performances were held tonight at all the big Chicago play houses by virtue of truce in the actors strike, which last night closed the Cort theatre and Cohans Grand Opera house, and threatened to spread to other houses.
 Both sides in the controversy agreed to halt proceedings pending a hearing on application of an injunction to restrain the company playing "Up in Mabel s Room" from striking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

izing and confined his remarks to a statement that he intended making in- spections of the plants and dams, He is expected in Washington again Sat urday. The secretary was accompanied d by Representative Almon of the Eighth Alabama district and by officers. of the engineering corps and nitrate division of the war department.
 His first effort it is believed will be to hasten the completion of the projects. It is understood that he will have recommendation to make on his return as to the future policy of the administration respecting the enter- prises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 13.-(Special- The early firmness changed into weak ness during the later trading, though selling was not aggressive and the market seemed to sag more of it's owr weight and because of lack of inter. est than because of any bearish tac- tics. Reports from south Texas said the crop there had made good imporve ment the last two weeks on account ot dry, hot weather and there seemed tc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

be dribble of hedge selling for ac- count south, which the demand coul,i not absorb, as shorts tor the time be- ing appeared fairly well covered. There mas been no special feature to the trading today, but the market has ruled heavy and listless with buyers inclined to hold off and wait for further de- velopments
 Exports were 15,ooo bales. To judge by some of the talk around the mar ket, one would think that whatever the size of the crop, it will have to go into domesticj consumption entirely. but the outward movement continues in fair volume. Only trading posi- tion is at all advisable at present. POST & FLAGG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Over W. I. Pheits & Co.'s wir.

New Orleans, August 13.-While there were advances around the open ing today, as the result of too much rain over the belt and a good Liver pool market, the cotton weakening and the weekly crop reports from the gov ernment, and went to a net decline The break carried prices from a net advance of 26 to 34 points to a net decline of 34 to 3S points. Selling was increased in the afternoon by renewed weakness in the foreign exchange mar ket and by the Watkins conditions report of 66.4 indicating a crop of Il, = 5o0,o00 bales. This was called bear ish.
 It is apparent that, beneath the sur. face. labor unrest and agitation against prices are still at work and a power full factor working to depress cot ton values. As for crop conditions wa heard1y believe that the western belt can get along many more days with out serious complaints of drouth. For the time being, sentiment generally is against the market. The close was on an average of 50 points down SHEPARD & CHUCK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, August -(Specal.- The better labor situation in Great Britain, where apparently it is slowly dawning upon the people that work and production, not strikes and no production, are the answer to the high cost, brought about a steadier market abroad tlIis morning. Here the cables were disregarded as whether condi- tions proved better and there was little or no trade demand. The week ly weather report was better than ex pected. and failed to show the damage anticipated east of the river. From off in a dull market until all the inn provement of yesterday had been lost We find the local sentiment is quite bearish on the ground that the unset tied labor situation is causing small CT demand from both the speculator and the sumer.-HUBBAND BROS & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
BAK FER DECLINES TO
 DISCUSS HIS PLANS

Washington. August 1S.-tSpecialD Secretary of War Newton D. Baker left for Muscle Shoals this afternoon without divulging the purposes of his visit. He refrained from particular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Chicago Futures/ Bv Asscrizfsd prsc
Cash Grain

Cash Grain By Associated Press
 Chicago, August 13.--Corn: No. ? mixed, SPOT; No. yellow, g. 07d12. .0a. Oats: No. 7 white, 7sls@1S1ac; No. 3 white. 731A@7Sc. Rye: No. 2, Sl .5S1sd1 .59 Barley, $1 36d1 g. Timothy, s9G11. 75. Clover nominal Pork nominal Lard, 31 12c Ribs, 25 756D26 75c.
 St Louis, August 13.-Corn: No 1 yell low, $2.6s; September, $1.941a. Oats: No. ?, 751ac; No. white. 7714@771ac; Septem-
 bar, 7sAc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

Montgomery, August 13.-tSpecial.)-The went on record as favoring increased salaries for state and county officials when it enacted bill which will increase salaries of circuit judges to s45Oo. The senate several days ago passed a bill! which increases salaries of judges ot the court of appeals and the supreme court from $SOOO to S75o0 per annum. The original bill relating to the circuit judges provided for a 5000 salary. hut an amend ment by Senator Bealle making the sala- ry S450O was adopted. Other amendments were voted down.
 Tn the senate Senator Craft was sue cessful with his bill which provides for the state, paying the expense of bring ing government-owned auto trucks and other road material to Alabama. Forty thousand dollars is appropriated under the Craft bill to pay the freight and other expenses incurred in bringing the ma teral to Alabama.
 The reading of the Holy Bible in schools of Alabama that are supportet in part or in whole by state funds will be required in a senate bill which was successful on Wednesday.
 
 Certificates of men teachers of Alabama who served in the war were extended by a senate bill enacted without a dissent ing vote. The bill originated in the house and will now go to the governor for his signature. It was by Representative Baker.
 The two houses on Wednesday had their most uniuteresting session, it be- ing absolutely devoid of the customary arguments and wranglings that take up so much time of the lawmakers.
 Opposition to the Chamberlain Kahn compulsory military training bill, now before the Congress of the United States, was voiced in two resolutions introduced in the senate and house on Wednesday, The house resolution was by Mir. Lee Of Butler while the senate measure was by Senator Prestwood. The resolution asks that the state of Alabama through its legislature go on record as being opposed to the bill which seeks to raise huge army for America.
 
 Five republican members of the House and one republican senator on Wednesday in letter to Mrs. Solon Jacobs president of the Alabama Equal Suffrage association. and Miss Sara Baardt, chairman of the Alabama branch of the national woman's party, came out in support of the Susan B. Anthony suffrage amendment, which probably will come before the present legislature before adjournment on the fiftieth legislative day. The amend : ment was defeated several days ago in the senate, but during the time the suffragists have continued their per