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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Strike Sympathizers
 Raid Clothing Factory
By Associated Press

Elizabeth, N. J., January 13.-More than score of persons, said to have been sympathizers of striking work CTS, raided clothing factory at Ro- selle, near here, late today, smashing the windows of the establishment, wrecking machinery and, according to the police, throwing acid in the faces of men and women who refused to join the strike.
 According to the police the raiders were armed with revolvers and club S and several shots were fired as the frightened workers, many of whom were women, fled from the building So far as could be learned, none was injured by the revolver fire. Several persons were struck by clubs, however and one man was so severely burned by acid that he probably will lose his sight.
 The police later held up an auto mobile containing eight persons and ar rested the occupants, who, according to the police, were strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
WASHINGTON AND
 CALIFORNIA RAT|FY DRY AMENDMENT
Only Twelve More States Now Needed to Make Pro- posed Amendment Part
 of Constitution
By Associated Press

Chicago, January 1S.-California and Washington today ratified the national prohibition amendment to the consti- tuition, making A states to act favor ably on the basic law proposed. Colo rado, which had been reported as rati- fYing, was discovered to have acted ir- regularly and the Colorado legislature will reconsider.
 Twelve more states are needed to rat fly the proposed amendment to make it part of the constitution. The house of the Arkansas legislature and the senate of the Indiana legislature today voted for the amendment, and the H. linois house will take up the question tomorrow, the senate already having passed it.
 A parliamentary move in the Cali fornla legislature will keep the meas ure from the governor for a time but advocates of the amendment said to- days action could not be reversed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
ROOSEVELT EXPEDITION
By Associated Press

New York. January 1S.-The expedi- ton which Capt. Robert A. Bartlett will lead to the Polar regions next June to make an aerial survey of the North pole will be known as the Roosevelt memorial expedition, according to an announcement here tonight by the Aero Club of America, which is financing the trip. Any land discovered will be named Roosevelt Land."
 Officials of the club explained it was fitting this tribute should be paid the sormer President, as it was he who gave Admiral Robert F. Peary leave of lbsence to head the expedition which discovered the pole and Captain Bar ett commanded Peary's ship, the Roose- cit,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
LONDON MEMORIAL SERVICES
By Associated Press

London, January 13.-A memorial service for the late Theodore Roosevelt was held today in the Church of St. Ethelburga, Bishopgate. It was at tended by Ambassador Davis and Mrs. Davis; Irwin B. Laughlin, counsellor of the American embassy, and Mrs. Laughlin; Maj. Gen. John Riddle, U. s. A.. Admiral Baron Beresford, Lady SpringRic and many others. This service was conducted by Dr. A. F. Cobb. Robert P. Skinner. American consul general, delivered an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
U. s. STEAMER IS
 A TOTAL WRECK
By Associated Press

Turks Island, Bahamas. January 13. The American steamer Yuma, with a cargo of sugar from San Domingo for New York was totally wrecked on Mou- choir bank Friday. sThe vessel sank in deep water and two members of the crew and five laborers who were on board ire missing.
 The captain and part of a crew landed here in boat this morning. The third mate one clerk and five laborers who left the Yuma in another boat are miss ing. The steamer Anna and three local boats are searching for the missing boat.
 The steamer Yuma measured 14l6 tons and was owned by the Clyde Steamship company of New York. She left New York on December IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
LEGAL COMMITTEE NAMED

Paris, Sunday, January 12.-Premief Clemenceau has appointed legal com mittee of 10 members under the chair manship of Prof. F. Larnaude, dean of the law faculty of the University of Paris, as a consulting body which will act during peace congress. All ques- tions relative to the work of the con gress which M Cleamenceau may play to submit will be passed upon by this committee before it's formal presenta- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Liberty Fuel Tests Announced

Washington, January 13.-The fuel ad- ministration tonight made public results of tests of the new aviation Liberty fuel'' which have been made by govern. ment agencies. Assistant Secretary Crowell of the war department, said the situation with regard to the fuel had not reached such stage that the war de- lartment could express d definite opinion as to the true merits of the fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
PANAMA PAYS TRIBUTE
 Pv Associafed Press

Panama City, January 1S.-The canal zone paid tribute last night to the late Theodore Roosevelt. Mass meet ings were held at Colon and Panama, and in the Stadium at Balboa 2000 canal employees gathered. They were addressed by Acting Gov. W. J. Doug las. William J. Price, the American minister, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Sharpe Leaves for France

BY ASS0tIattu FftsS
 Elyria, O., January 13.-William Graves Sharp, American ambassador to France, left here today on his return trip to Paris. He will stop in Washington for a conference with state department off cials, and will return Friday. The am- bassador is accompanied by his son, Will liam, an attache of the American em- bassy in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Dwelling Damaged

A dwelling occupied by Mrs. Zim- merman. 1201 Thirtieth street, north, was badly damaged by fire about 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning. the dam ages being estimated at approximately $500. The fire originated from spark on the roof and had gained a headway when the fire department was called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
RATIFIED BY SENATE
By Associated Press

Indianapolis, January 13.-The In- diana state senate today ratified the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution by a vote of Al to G. The house probably will vote on the rati- fication tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Salvador Elections Start
By Associated Press

San Salvador, January 13.-Elections for the higher offices of the republic of Salvador started yesterday. Decided majorities were indicated for Carlos Melendez and Alfredo Quinones Mo- lena, candidates, respectively, for the presidency and vice presidency.
 Carlos Melendez relinquished the presidency because of i'll health in De- cember. The reins of government at that time were taken over by Alfredo Quinones Molena. the vice president. The present term expires March I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
1000 PRISONERS TAKEN BY POLICE
 OF BUENOS AIRES
All Russians Arrested so Far Are Fugitives on Ac- count of Revolutionary
 Activities at Home
Cabinet Decides to
 Declare Martial Law
Ev Atsnrlaied rrhs.

BucuoS Aires. January f3---it was decided today by the President and the cabinet tO declare martial law in BuenOs Aires. The date for the declaration has not been announced. Ten thousand reserves have been summoned to the cOIors and the mill itary cadets have been called from their vacations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Strict Observance Asked
By Associated Press

Washington, January 13.-Secretary Glass today asked for strict observance of the capital issues committees request that "after, January 1 no further refer ence should be made in any advertise ment, circular prospectus or by any salesman or solicitor to the effect that the securities have been passed favoraby by the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Export License Not Required

Rome, January 13.-(Havas )-Marshal Foch has requested General Robilant, commander of the Italian forces in France, to express to the Italian govern ment his thanks for the services rem dered by the Italian troops during their stay in the French theatre of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Rogers to Succeed. Matthews

Montgomery, January 13.-(Special) It is learned from reliable source to-
 night that Cleon Rogers of the North Birmingham bank is assured of being named president of the state convict
 department to succeed w. T. Matthews
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
WOULD GIVE $5OOO FEDERAL ANNUITY
 ID MRS. ROOSEVELT
Shoot Introduces Measure to Allow Widow Mail Franking Privilege
 Also
By Associated Press

Washington. January 13.-A bill to give Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt a fed eral annuity of s5000 and mail frank ing privileges was introduced today by Senator Shoot of Utah, republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Seventeen Women Arrested
 RY AssnciatRd RrasS

Washington, January 13.-Another dem- onstration before theN White House by members of the national womens party resulted today in the arrest of r women. Several fires were started with oil soaked wood, in which were burned speeches by President Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
HASTE IMPRACTICABLE


 London, January 13.-(British Wireless Service. )-The Times in an editorial to- day on the peace conference, says the magnitude, number and character of questions to be determined, make hasty solution impracticable.
 "The next stage after the allied con ference has agreed upon the terms of a preliminary peace,' says the Times, will be to present them to the enemy for ac- ceItance. Germany may be expected to protest and haggle over them, as she did with those of the armistice, but it will not te to her interest ot waste much time in a vain show of struggling against the inevitable
 When Germany has agreed to and ratified the prelimnaries the congress will have to consider and discuss a defi- mite peace and this again will have to be accepted and ratified by her. A long time, it is plain, must elapse before all these steps can be taken and definite peace finally concluded
 ''The procedure regarding a league of nations has the obvious merit of fur thering the dispatch of business. This particular question fills so large a place in the hopes of democracies that it must almost certainly come up for consid- eration at once Upon the broad prin- ciples all the allies and the Americans are agreed and the sooner they record their formal sanction of it the better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

Mrs. H. F. Heflin-Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Lindy Gra- ham Heflin, wife of Judge Harring ton P. Heflin, were conducted from the residence, 1912 Fourteenth ave- nue, south, yesterday morning at II o'clock, with interment following in Elmwood cemetery. The funeral serv- ices were largely attended by wide circle of friends and many beautiful floral offerings were contributed. All courts of Jefferson county adjourned fro mthe hour of II o'clock. yester- day morning until 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon that the participants in court might attend the funeral serv- ices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
IDEA CARRIED FARTHER

The Daily Mail, commenting on the fact that the league of nations is ex- pected to have an early place in the discussion. says the discussion of the past month has carried the idea of a league of nations very much farther.
 We have" the Daily Mail continues, such a league now in existence in the 2t peoples who combined to make the world safe for democracy. The aim of statesmanship is to adapt the machinery which this league has provided and all ready possesses to wider needs. There is almost universal agreement on the de- sirability of that aim.
 Unless we start from the kind of league, or from lasting association Of the four great powers-America, Great Britain France and Italy-we shall be unable to arrange the subordinate but
 important individual claims of each peo- pie in the right perspective. It must CO., ordinate the policies of various states, and it must also be a self-denying league, in absence of which indeed no future settlements are possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast By Associated Press

Washington, January 13-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Probably local rains Tuesday, colder by night; Wednesday fair, colder.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler in interior Wednes- day.
 Tennessee: Local rains Tuesday, colder in west; Wednesday fair, colder in east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
iRMISTICE RENEWAL TERMS AGREED UPON
 AT MEETING OF THE
 SUPREME COUNCIL
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'ritish and Italian officers. The meet lg ended at 12:30 o'clock.
 The conclusions reached at the meet lg were considered by the supreme ar council this afternoon. As soon the council definitely adopts the ew conditions to be imposed on Ger lany, Marshal Foch will leave for reyes where the armistice commits ions will meet.
 EMBARRASSING CLAIMS
 By Associated Press
 Paris, January 13.-In undertaking to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

Mrs. Mable POund-Aged 2S. died at the residence, 1918 Seventh street. north, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Funeral services will be held from Loy's chapel tomorrow aft noon at 230 o'clock, interment in Elm wood cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one child, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. w. w. Gustine and Mrs. J. K. Brooks. and one brother, T. B. Roberts. The following will act as pallbearers: w. NJ. Davidson. J. H. Fender, J. P. Carney, F. M. Massey, s. K. Reed and James Bryans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14

Mrs. Julia Vigo-Aged 72 died at the residence, 1000 Thirtieth street, south, Sunday night. Funeral serv- ices will be from St. Paups church at 10 o'clock this morning. The pallbearers will be: Frank J. White, James Downey, Kelly Murphy, A. H. Geohegan, L. E. Duluon and James w. O'Neil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Florence LOng-Aged 53, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains were sent to Albertsville yesterday afternoon by Johns.
 Dewitt C. COleman-Aged 39, died at the residence on Route 4, Birming ham, yesterday morning. The re- mains were sent to Tonopola yester- day afternoon by Johns. Mrs. Mamie E. Whatley-Aged 46, died at the residence at Powderly yester- day morning. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence to- morrow, hour announced later. In terment in Union cemetery at Lips comb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-14
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at D. m.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
Free Public Library. .

Wartime library service has been the
keynote of the library's activities. This
service has been rendered both inside
and outside the library buildings by both
books and staff. AS a publicity center
for all the liberty loans, drives for Red
Cross and other welfare organizations.
food administration propaganda, etc,
the library has been consplcuous;y USE
full and helpful. The library has also, in
cooperation with the American Library
Association. served as collection
agency and clearing house for many
thousands of books and magazines that
have cheered and educated soldiers and
sailors overseas and at home.
Personal service was given by the
library staff in hospital libraries dur
ing the winte" and in the United
States public health service stations
during the influenza epidemic. The
regular library work has been espe-
cially directed toward meeting the
demands of the soldiers, sailors and
civilian war workers by acquiring
books particularly adapted to their
needs and placing all the library's re-
sources at their disposal. Since the
signing of the armistice the library
has met the increasing demands for
literature on various phases of re-
construction, economics, business and
trade. as we'll as vocational books de-
signed to aid the returning soldiers
Although the closing of the library
for a month on account of the in
fuenZa epidemic worked a hardship
by stopping all library service to thf
public it gave the staff. weakened b,
overwork and designations, a much
needed chance to catch up with ar
rears of work and to prepare more
thoroughly for the winter rush
Among important achievements dur,
ing the enforced closing may be men,
toned the thorough overhau'ing Of
all the book collections. Much dead
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Pupils enrolled in night schools Num-
bered 9,052. of whom 1928 were wnite
and 1928 colored. These were instruct
ed by 237 teachers, of whom 1O7 also
taught in day schools.
The schools were in session 1901
days: used 1852 permanent and IS port
able buildings owned by the District
and "a rented buildings, a total of 1874
buildings
Fairgrounds Discussed.
OF the department of Fairgrounds the
report of the Commissioners says: 1.-The
past year has been one or unusual in
terest and activity in this department,
which shows an increased attendance
and increased cooperation extending
from all agencies in the city, with the
scope of work much enlarged
Two nuw Fairgrounds opened during
the year were covered in the report,
tween 23d and Bancroft streets, and
Shott's alley, I'd street between B and
c streets northeast. The number of
Fairgrounds opened during the year was
rs, with total average attendance OF
1905. Industrial work taught at the
Fairgrounds included garment making
for the girls, mats, rugs. baskets, etc,
for girls and boys, with paper flower
making, knitting and other work. In
creased interest was noted in folk dane
ing by the children.
Children at the District Fairgrounds
bought more than $4,000 of fourth lib
erty loan bonds and $500 of victory
bonds, the report shows. The record
of the Fairgrounds department for the
five bond issues was: First liberty loan,
$1,4O0; second liberty loan. $4,000:
third liberty loan, $3.050 fourth lib
erty loan, $500; victory loan, $500.
Bathing Beach Data.
Attendance of as many as 9 500 Der.
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material was eliminated and collec-
tions were revised and strengthened.
Say Pay OF STAFF In Low.

material was eliminated and collec-
tfons were revised and strengthened
Say Pay OF stan Ii Low.
The trustees point out as one glar-
ing defect in the library system the
extremely low and inadequate pay Of
the library staff; That this has been
most destructive force in the or
.ganfzation may be seen from the ex-
perience of the last year. With an
average force of 100. the library lost
thirty-four of its old employees dur
ing the year. The total turnover.
cent. since in many cases a given
position was held by two and even
three different persons. This meant
the constant training of green people;
only to lose them over and over again.
Such a condition would tend speedily
to disrupt the most f1orishing COM
mercial establishment. In order to
prevent complete disintegration of the
library and to restore it to its accus-
toned efficiency, the trustees are at
tacking the problem in three ways:
Q) By direct appeal to the appro-
of Congress; (2) by attempts to Sc
cure increases through the enact
ment of minimum wage laws; and(3)
by asking relief through the con-
gressional joint commission on re-
classification. The trustees state that
accordingly they have adopted and
filed with the commission a suggested
salary schedule. In this schedule they
propose a scale of salaries more nearly
commensurate with the qualifications
and duties of the library employees than
trustees have recommended mini
mum salary of $1,000 for the pro-
fessional STAFF.
Schools Need Library Branches.
One point particularly stressed by
the trustees and librarian is the alb
solute necessity for library branches
in public school buildings, as well as
six more separate branch Libraries in
various parts of the District. A plan
for the establishment of branches in
selected schools has already been ap-
proved by the Commissioners. the
board Of education and the library
trustees. A second separate branch
to be erected from the Carnegie funds
and to be placed approximately at
Pennsylvania avenue and Sth street
southeast is strongly recommended
This branch is greatly needed, and
the necessary enabling legislation is
provided for in a bill Oh. r. 966S) in
troduced by Representative Carl E.
Mapes, chairman of the House Dis
trict committee.
Work Summarized.
At the close of the year the total
number of books in the library was
216.270, a net increase of 9,276. The
library also possesses about $4,000
mounted pictures. The total book
circulation was 765,73O volumes, a de-
rease of 99.630. This decrease, how
,ver, was due to the influenza, which
losed the library full month A
comparison of the eleven months that
he library was kept open with the
months of the previous
fiscal year reveals a net increase in
Els1S-19 of 14,374 volumes in the adult
circulation. The pictures loaned
Numbered 63,S37. The circulation
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work while engaged in regular in
spection of weighing and measuring
devices. There were forty-six prosecu-
tions. and fines or forfeitures amount
ing to $735 imposed in forty-fve cases.
Much fraud in, the sale of ice has pre-
vailed, but this department made every
possible effort to correct the evil. 1t
is believed that a law prohibiting the
sale of ice in any manner other than
by weight would do much to remedy
the matter. s'-- -...-.
>. Much deception in the sale Of GER
tain foodstuffs has resulted from the
fact that the weights and measures
law does not contain a provision that
establishes standard containers for
the sale of fruits and vegetables. Many
such containers are apparently con-
structed for the purpose of deception.
Receptacles resembling in size or shape
a basket or other container of stan
dard measure, but having capacity less
than the standard measure, are used
in the sale of the commodities in
question. This situation not only pro-
notes and fosters dishonesty and
makes fraud easy. but has q generally
demoralizing effect on the business.
"The total number of Inspections
41,075. There were 1889 weighing and
measuring devices condemned, and of
this number 333, were confiscated.
General conditions throughout the
District have shown improvements
during the past year. due. it is be-
lieved, to the fact that stricter super
vision has been exercised than was
possible prior to an increase in the in
spection force.
Municipal Markets.
conditions at the markets belong
ing to the District have been general
ly satisfactory during the year. For
| the first time in many years practical
| ly all the stands in the Eastern and
Western markets have been occupied,
and the business of the standholders
has been good. The farmers produce
market has experienced an unusually
busy, year. There have been brought
to this market and sold during the
year by, truckers, and farmers 46,957
vehicle loads of farm produce cot
"Ths new Fish Market building was
suficiently completed for. occupancy
| at the beginning Of tie fiscal year. At
that time general business conditions
| were in such state, on account Of the
war, that some difficulty was expert
enced in finding permanent tenants
for all the stores. Notwithstanding
the difficulties encountered. however,
the stands are now practically all oc-
! cupied by tenants who are reasonably
at this market has increased very
much. 1t is estimated that the retail
business has about doubled since the
completion of the new market. Whole
sale traffic has shown similar in
| crease. The total revenue to the Dis
trlct from the fish wharf and market
for the year was $1S.ss7.51.- The total