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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
TO SEIZE SURPLUS FOODS

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 Chicago, August 13-Government pros ecutors who are waging war on food hoarders and profiteers, will go before federal district judges here soon and seek writs 10 seize surplus food supplies in cold storage and sell them to the public.
 Federal officials believe this action which was announced today by the dis trict attorneys office, will result in quick price reductions on many articles of food owners of surplus stock would be later prosecuted under the federal food control law for hoarding.
 Thousands of tons of meats, poultry fish, butter and eggs. are held in ware houses by brokers and spectators here> according to reports by the United States bureau of markets
 The campaign of federal, state and mu- picipal authorities caused further price reductions here today. Butter in tubs fell from 55 10 52 cents a pound, and the wholesale price of poultry was reduced from q to 2S cents a pound.
 Twenty million pounds of California beet sugar, expected to arrive here with in few weeks, will stabilize sugar prices, according to Henry B. Rollapp. head of the sugar committee of the Unit ed States food administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

Vestigating committee, consisting of three members of the house, appoint ed by the speaker. and two members of the senate. appointed by the pres;d- ing officer Of the senate, be authorized empowered and directed to make a full investigation of all the facts regarding the operations of the coal and iron business in the state and to summon be- fore them any and all such persons and to inspect any and all records. books, and accounts, as they may deem rroper, taking legal proof as to the facts, and to submit true report of the their findings to both houses of the legislature, that the legislature may know the profits made and realized by these operators, and then enact such measures as the true facts in the case demand.p
 The house has already gone on record, by 8 fair sized majority, as being in favor of a tax on coal and iron produced in the state, and in the senate it ap- pears that an agreement on the general revenue bill, containing the tax features, is i'm possible until the arrival of Senator Rogers of Lauderdale county. He is the orly member of the finance and taxation committee absent from the hearing.
 The controversy between the coal op-. orators and the governor resulted in the Carnley resolution on Wednesday. Gov ernor Kilbv insists that the coal and iron industry of the state is able to pay a small tax for its production, and Mir. Carnley would investigate and ascertain whether or not there is proiteering on the part of the operators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
INCREASED SALARY BILL
 PASSED BY HOUSE

Montgomery August 13-(Special) Against the wishes of ]. Lee Long of Butler county and others in the house, the stenogra phers' increased salary bill was enacted by the house of represen ta tives on Wednesday. The measure came lip s unfinished business On the last legislative day Mir, Long moved to re- consider the vote that killed the bill, and then made another motion that his recon sideration motion be tabled. The house refused to table the reconsideration mo- tion, and at that time the house ad- journed until Wednesday morning.
 The bill was killed on last Friday be- cause not more than two-thirds of the house membership was present. MT. Long sought to prevent the measure from com ing up he realizing that the full member ship was present and that a ma ajority fav ored the bill. After the house had voted to reconsider the vote MT. Long made speech against the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Resolution Asks Inspection
 OF Coal and Iron Records
 To Ascertain Real Profits
Joint Committee, Under Resolution, Would Have Full Power to Go Through Books of Com panies and Report Findings to
 Legislature
By WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, August 13.-(SpeciaL) Inspection of the books and records of the coal and iron business of Ala bama for the purpose of ascertaining what profits the operators are making is recommended in a house joint resolu ton introduced Wednesday by Repre- sentative Carnley of Coffee county. The investigation would be made by a leg islative committee. consisting of three from the house and two from the sen ate, to be named by the presiding off cers of the two houses. The commit tee, under the resolution. would have full power to go through all books and records of the companies, making a report of tlseir findings to the legis- lature.
 Representative Carnley made mo- ton that the rules be suspended and the resolution placed on it's imme- diate passage Objection was raised by Representative J. Lee Long of But Ter county, because of the importance of the resolution. It was referred to the rules committee.
 The resolution in full follows:
 Whereas, certain big business in terests' in Alabama have attacked the governor. and are seeking to defeat his pending revenue bill which pro poses to make these interests pay their just share of the states revenues and to contribute their just proportion to the education of the children of the state, the better care of the old sol diers. the building of public highways and the relief of the present financial condition of the state
 And, whereas. the representatives and paid lobbyists of these big bl.sf- ness interests have seen fit to make representations 10 the house and senate of their utter inability to pay the in come, excess and license taxes on coal and iron, and have challenged the go t7l ernor to prove or retract' certain al leged statements as to the profits on coal,
 And, whereas, coal is now retailing in Alabama at upwards of 50 a ton, notwithstanding these coal barons are claiming they do not make more than -15 cents to 20 cents profit on the ton of coal, mined in <Ae state, but these claims are not %4pported by legal proof.
 And, whereas, is is desirable to have the true facts brought to light and II ade known to the legislature and the people of the state:
 Now, therefore. be is resolved by the house of representatives, the sen ate concurring, that a legislative in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
MANY CHANGES IN TREATIES COMING
American Officials Pleased That Grey Is to Be New
 British Ambassador
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 Washington, August 19.-Questions aris- ing out of the peace settlement which Bonar Law announced in the House of ion of Viscount Grey new British ann bassador to the United States. are under stood here to include a readjustment of the complicated financial relations be- tween Great Britain and the United States growing out of loan sand credits ad- vanced by America
 There also must be an almost imnedi- ate recasting of many existing treaties between the two countries, necessitated by the radical changes following the war
 In the early days of the war there were many issues between the state depart ment and the British foreign office grow ing out of interference with American commerce by British warships and British orders in council, and the many claims for damages by American ship owners and merchants pending which the United States entered the war still technically are open. Viscount- Grey was the British secretary for foreign affairs when these issues arose and conducted the negotia- tions for his government.
 There has been a suggestion, too, that conditions in Mexico were such as to de- mand consideration on an international basis in view of the large interests of the foreign investors, and especially Brit ish, in that country. For a number of years the British government has re- trained from enforcing demands upon Mexico for reparation for the killing of British subjects and for heavy monetary losses inflicted upon British individuals, preferring to leave the United States the adoption of measures to meet these con- ditions. It is believed now that one of the first duties of Viscount Grey will be to attempt permanent settlement of the British issues with the Mexican govern ment after reaching a satisfactory un- derstanding with the American state de- partment.
 Announcement that Viscount Grey was to come to Washington was received with ken qualification by Secretary Lansing and other American officials who had had dealings with him either personally in Europe or through correspondence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

Miss Willie J. Hillingsworth was hostess to the Owl club yesterday after noon at her home on Second avenue. A color scheme of pink and green was car ried out in the decorations, which were of ferns and crepe myrtle. The score cards and refreshments were also in the chosen colors.
 There were a number of invited guests besides the club members and six tables of 42 were arranged for the entertain ment of the guests, the guest of honor being Miss Ellen Strickland of Ocala. Fla. Miss Strickland was presented with box of stationery, and the guest prize. pair of shoe trees, was won by Miss Katie Nolen. The club prize, lace col lar, was awarded to Miss Margaret Col son. Hand painted score cards were used for keeping the number of games, and hints in pink and green were placed on the tables At the conclusion of the games, a salad plate with an ice was served.
 Those present besides the club members were: Misses Jim Caunter, Ruth Price Maud Buck, Lorraine Buck, Flora Max well, Mrs. Percy Cowan, Mrs. Frank Ball and Mrs Hode Eastman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
RETAIL GROCER IS GIVEN. $500 FINE
 FOR CHARGING 15
 CENTS FOR SUGAR
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gators, appointed under the Moreland act to conduct the inquiry, Martin NJ Giynn, former governor, and Dr. John M. Finley, state commissioner of educa- ton.
 The opening of the investigation brought the batteries of the federal state and municipal authorities into line against the food hoarders and profi- teers.
 Simultaneously with the conference be- tween the governor and his investigators Mayor Hylan issued orders to the po- lice to obtain all evidence available in every precinct of the city against re- tailers who charged excessive prices fof- food.
 Arthur Williams, federal food admins trator, tonight announced on behalf of the fair price committee organized a. Attorney General Palmer's request, thae secret service agents are working on an automatically reported offer here by food hoarders of 1000 tons of sugar at F 1-3 cents pound, or more than three cents higher than had been asked. Sugar hoarding threatens general fruit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
Skin Without Wrinkles
 Now Easy to Have

There's no excuse for any woman having wrinkles now It has been found that simple mixture of saxolite and witch hazel has remarkable action upon the deep est wrinkles. no matter what their na- ture. whether caused by weather. worry. babitual drowning. debilitated condition or the ravages of Father Time. This harm and use at home, acts both as an astringent and tonic. The combined effect of tight ening the skin and heightening its Vitality is to immediately affect every line and wrinkle. keeping the cuticIe smooth and firm as in youth.
 The proportions one ounce of saxolite (powdered) to one-half pint witch hazel in- gredients which are found in every drug store. The solution should be used as wash lotion: It is equally effective in dis well as sagging below the eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
MASONIC LODGE ORGANIZED

The Flint Hill Masonic lodge was or ganized Tuesday evening and will be known as Flint Hill Lodge No. BIO, A. F. and A. Nj. A number of Masons iron; the city attended the organization cere- monies, which were conducted by H. c. Ozley. worshipful master of Jefferson Valley Lodge No. 795,
 The following officers were elected: J. w. Mckenzie. W. NJ; T. c. Ietson, $. w. l.. H. Higginbotham. J. w; J. R. Sellers, secretary; Felix Howton, S. D. {; Alfred Smith, J. D.; A. F. Parsons. tiler. Following the organization of the lodge, refreshments were served. Visitors re- ported an enjoyable evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
SUMMER DANGERS OF FAT PEOPLE Liability to Collapse, Heart Failure, Sunstroke
 Apoplexy and Other Serious Ailments

going to bed: also follow the simple rules that come with the box. Or you may obtain free test, which will come to you in 8 plain envelope, by writing to. korein Company, 1lS East 18th St, NA-53S, New York. N. r.
 reduction averaging one pound daily is often reported by this system while in obstinate cases the fat does not disintegrate so rapidly. euaran- tee of s100 is offered that the use of simple rules will reduce your weight ten to sixty pounds--just whatever is pecessary to bring you down to q good Surprise and delight yourself and your friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

Why continue to suffer with summer heat because you are bloated with fat? Apart from the unsightliness and dis comfort, you are risking your life.
 If you are overstout. you should de- termine right now that you will take off ten to sixty pounds--whatever you need to-and become normal in size with the benefit of better health, a cheerful disposition. attractive appear ance and the joy of knowing that you have conquered a great victory in a comparatively easy manner.
 Eat all you need; don't take tedious exercise or sickening medicines but go to the drug store and get a small box of oil of korein Gin capsules); then take ou~ ct each mealtime and one when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

Notices of libel were served ou the owners, charging that the goods were being illegally held from markst for the purpose of unreasonab1y increasing prices.
 Swift & Co, Crenshaw Bros. Prpduce company, Charles H. Moorhouse. Jose Garcia, Jose Suarez and Reina Bros, were owners of the seized stocksl The haul also included S6,0o0 pounds of rice, T1,450 pounds of salt. about So,000 pounds of sugar, 1880 Ipunds of flour and lesser quantities oflother commodities. MT. Phillips said ftrther seizures were ,centemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
SEVERAL ARE INDICTED

Toledo O., August 13-Two food con cerns and six individual dealers were in dicted by the county grand jury here to- day as the first result of an investga- ton that has been under way nearly two weeks. E The indictments charge membership in an unlawful trust to control trade and prevent competition.
 The grand jury investigation is being continued and according to the county prosecuting attorney, other indictments are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
FOODsTUFFS SEIZED
RY Assnoiated Press

Tampa, Fla, August 13.-Foodstuffs held in storage by six Tampa whole sale concerns, aggre gating 326,00 tins of canned goods, 1000 cases of eggs, with lare quantities of sugar. Hour and other commodities, were seized here today by agents of the department of jus- tice, acting under orders of H. s. P Phillips United States district attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
LEGIONNAIRES TO MEET

A call meeting of the Worth Lewis post of the American Legion has been scheduled for Friday evening to meet at court room in the Realty building. A numbe> of important matters relating to returned soldiers will be discussed and officers urge a large atttndance. IL is requested that all returned soldiers, sailors and marines, whether their names have been enrolled or not, attend the meeting Friday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
c. W. WILLIAMS INJURED

c. w. Williams of Brighton was pain fully injured Wednesday morning when he was struck by the ore train of the Woodward Iron company at Brighton. MT. Williams was crossing the track in front of an approaching train when he was struck by the train and knocked; some distance. He was removed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where his in juries are not considered serious. His face and head were badly bruised and cut, and other bruises were received on his body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
LODGE GIVES DANCE

The members of Ensley council No. 3045, Knights and Ladies of Security. gave a dance at their lodge hall last evening. A large crowd of members and friends were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
MRS. MARY E.. BALLARD

Mrs. Mary E. Ballard, aged SS, died at her home in Edgewater yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock. The remains will be shipped by Echols & Angwin to Gordo. Ala, this morning. The de- ceased is survived by her husband and four children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
CHURCH BEING REPAIRED

The Methodist church of Jonesboro is being repaired and improved, improve ments being made on the interior and exterior. A number of improvements will be made in the building. About $l2o0 is to be spent in repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
COOPERATIVE STORE
 IS COMMITTEES PLAN
ArIie Barber, Bob Adams, Dr. Byrnes and Others Discuss
 Matter

Plans are under way for the estao- Iishment of cooperative store with unlimited membership where all goods will be sold to members of the com mittee at cost. and with this end in view, a committee composed of Arlie Barber. Mrs. DuPont Thompson, Boh Adams R. T. Boyette. w. l.. Yielding Miles Bradford and Dr. Thomas P Brynes held a meeting yesterday at the Civic association to discuss the mat ter.
 The cooperative store which IS now being considered, would sell all food and supplies to the consumer at the in itial cost, and another meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4:So o'clock at the Civic association and everyone interested is invited to be present.
 A membership fee, probably S1 a month, will be charged and this will entitle the member to buy from the store any quantity the member wants IS often as he or she needs 1t, with the understanding that the dues must be paid to date, that they buy for cash and that there will be no deliveries and everything bought must be taken away Il is expected that this m em bership fee will take care of overhead expenses such as clerical force, lighting. heat ing insurance and all other expenses contracted by the store. z Before any purchases will he made 1t was decided that ample working cap ital must be on hand, with sufficient money to pay the first months opera ton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
VINCENT FERGUSON RESIGNS

Vincent Ferguson. resident manager of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company, rendered his resignation with the company Tues day. to take effect at once. Mir. Fergu- son has occupied the position he is resigning for 8 years and has won the highest regard of the corporation with whom he is associated and at the same time has enjoyed the respect and good will of all men in the employ of the company.
 It is said that he has always been at his office at 7:30 in the morning and has never missed a day at the plant, often being seen there on holi- days and Sundays
 You really could not say anything too good of MT Ferguson" said Mix Hayes. the superintendent at the Bes- semer plant, when asked about his resignation. "He is strictly a business man, but every man at the plant likes him.
 Mir. Ferguson has resided in Bir- mingham for the past IT years and it is said that he will continue to live there. retiring from active business His resignation has caused regret in the Bessemer district, where he has been associated with the business .n- terests for. IS years.
 Gordon Jones, who has been resi- dent manager at the Anniston plant of the company, will be MT. Fersu- sons successor. He has taken charge at the Bessemer plant, having been here at the time of MT. Ferguson's resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
BASEBALL GAME

The Ensley park baseball team will play the Lakeview team at Ensey park Friday afternoon. The public is invited to come out and nelp the teams win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
REVIVAL TO BE HELD

W. F.. Monk. pastor of the Church of God, is at Hartselle. where he is assist ing in revival service. Upon his return he will go to Mississippi where he will also conduct revival. The revival services will be held at the local Church of God. beginning September 2l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
MRS. A. F. PARSONS

Mrs. A. F. Parsons aged S2 years. died at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital yester day afternoon at s o'clock, following a long illness. Her home was at Flint Hill
 Funeral ssrvices will be held from resi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
MRS. NAGLEY

Friends of J. w. Nagley will regret to learn of the death of his mother, which occurred in Atlantic City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14

canning and preserving at this season. Mr. Williams declared in requesting re- tail dealers to charge no more than Il cents a pound for granulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
PERSONAL.

Burt Williams is the guest of his broth
 CTS. Eugene and c. c. Williams. Miss Ruby Reinhardt of WilsonviIle is the guest of her sister, Miss Eunice Reinhardt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
BESSEMER ID ERECT '. M. |. A. IN HONOR
 OF HER SERVICE MEN
Memorial to War Heroes Decided on at Mass Meet ing-Other Besse-
 mer News

Bessemer, August S,-(SpectaD school auditorium Tuesday evening in interest of memorial for the soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the war from this district it was 1s- cided to erect '. NJ C. A. building as the most fitting way to honor the men.
 After several talks by citizens and visiting Y M. c. A. men who had been invited by the committee in charge of the meeting a motion was made by N. E. Parker to erect the Y, M. C. A. building The meeting was called to order by Nj. J. Brooks local chairman of '. M. C. A. community work. Prof. l.. l.. Vann was elected chairman of the meeting and Dan Dean secretary. Tie chairman called upon Gardner F. Goodwin for a talk and he stated that the Y. NJ. c. A. building would in every way serve the purpose as a memorial and would be a most appro- priate expression of gratitude to the men who served during the war.
 w. s. Stallings of the Birmingham
  that the returned soldiers would favor the building and that he would give the campaign for the erection of the building his assistance B. L. Micheal- son expressed an opinion that the building would receive the support of all creeds and races and related his experiences with the association.
 The principal address was made by s. w McGill .of Nashville, who has had q 1opC in NUnrix 0f the organization He opened his re- marks by saying that he had come a longer distance than from Nashville, as he had come from the fartness outpost of the A. E. r. in Germany to make the talk, as this was the first speech that he had made since his ar rival at home He spoke of the D. preciation for Ala bama on the forei gn battlefields saying You don't have to count Alabamians; you weigh them" He spoke of how the "Y' building af- fords everything for which the na- ton stands and would be living, permanent monument to the fight mg men. NJ J. Brooks and N. B. Park er both made spirited talks in favor of the building. the meeting ending in the most determined enthusiasm for the beginning of a campaign for a building.
 The committees appointed were as follows; Finance committee, J. B. Morton, chairman; George Woodrow Gardner r. Goodwin. J. T McEniry, Dr. r. E. Gwin. Sam Brick. c. J. Iecky. John Neal, John Snyder and Jap Bryant; building committee, w J. Long, chairman; John Mcconnell. Dr. E. R. Smith, Captain Lacey Ed N. B. Parker Dr. c. w Waller: campaign committee, George shaw Howe Price, Dan Dean, John Donaldson, G. H. Bumgardner, B. L. Michaelson and George Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
OWL CLUB ENTERTAINED

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