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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
IMPROVEMENT IN IRON MARKET NOTED Decrease in Local PrOduc- tion Reported, But Prices
 Remain Firm

Rogers, Brown & Go. of Cincinnati, in their weekly review of the iron mar ket, state that the situation is some inquiries more numerous than in any like period since the first of January They specify, however that this change is confined to the east In the Bir- mingham district conditions are prac- tically unchanged from a week ago with few inquiries and fewer orders for small tonnage to supply immediate needs.
 Reports of price production in steam coal were heard during the last day or two, but sales representatives of some of the local companies, supposed to have scaled their prices, denied that any reductions had been made.
 The output in the Birmingham dis trict for the week ended February 15 according to reports made to the Ala bama Coal Operators association ex- ceeded 100000 tons, which Is less than the average since the first of the year With about 90 per cent production re- ported the compilation made by Auditor Frank V. Evans of the association shows 2S1,2s4 tons for the week.
 The decreased production is said tc be due to labor shortage and lack oi market. For several weeks the pro- duction of steam coal has exceeded the demand with the result that a number of mines have reduced their output while at others the output was cur tailed because there were not suf- full time.
 In the weekly review Rogers, Browr X Go. say:
 There is an improved condition to re- port this week. Inquiries for pig iror are more numerous than for likt period since January 1, and, in many cases, orders resulted. While the or ders do not call for a large tonnage it is cheering to observe how urgently the iron is needed by the manner ir which the buyer is insisting on quick delivery. When real buying starts, il is expected some heavy tonnages vii be booked It is reported severa large consumers will shortly enter thu market, as their iron stocks are almos depleted. One large eastern interest is now seeking several thousand tons o' iron for shipment commencing in March This is strictly for domestic consump tion.
 Another favorable indication is thu reduced number of requests for sus pension of shipments, and the with drawal of some. This is more notice able in the east.
 Resale iron is disappearing. Ther' is, apparently, less desire on the part o some to sell at this time than existed three weeks ago. Prices on all grades remain firm on the basis in effect since January l.
 Several orders were placed for rerro manganese Resale materials figure< in these transactions, which were fol small tonnages. Spiegeleisen is in bet ter demand.
 Another reduction in theprice of cok' did not bring the results expected, ans the general opinion of producers is tha coke will remain at present levels un til costs are lowered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
K|LbY'S VISIT HAS NO
 BEARING ON THE .C0L|AS PROCEEDINGS
|En Route to AnnistOn for Short Rest-"I Will Do All ICan to Enforce Laws,'
 Governor Says

Gov. Thomas E. Kflby came up from Montgomery last night on the Louisville and Nashville train that arrived here at S:53 o'clock. He was accompanied by his private secretary, w. A. Darden of Anniston and on the same train were the Rev. Brooks Lawernce, superin- tendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, and B. T. Cooper, member Of the public utilities commission of Ala bama-
 Governor Kilby was met at the sta ton by w. D. Nesbitt, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, and Representative Thomas Huey of East Lake, who accompanied him to the Tutwiler hotel, where he spent the night.
 The governor and his private secre tary leave at o'clock this morning for Anniston, where, the govArnor says. he expects to rest up over Sunday.
 My visit to Birmingham at this time has no political significance, and noth ing to do with the proceedings against Nicholas Colias and the owners of the property on which the distillery was seized two or three days ago." Governor Kilby stated in response to question T am on my way to Anniston for lit tie resi- ( Telegrams from Montgomery yester- day afternoon stated that Governor
 Kilby was coming to Birmingham tc take a hand in the Colias distillery matter, but he <1nied that such was tAe object of his trip.
 You can say that I will do every thing in my power and use the whole power of the state to suppress the liquor traffic." he said. ''I am deter mined that the law shall be obeyed | That is about all l can say on the sub ject now"
 Horace c. Wilkinson. special assist ant attorney general, designated tc prosecute the condemnation proceed l ings againsct the Second avenue prop erty on which the 100-gallon distiller. was seized last Wednesday, it was stated, expected to see the governor
 but he was not at the station when the train arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
WASTE CAMPAIGN
 ON HOME STRETCH Children's Hospital Appeal for Waste Material Meets
 Ready Response

The waste collecting campaign Tor the benefit of the Children's hospital fund is on the homestretch and will be concluded shortly. When the entire rounds of the city have been completed the material will be sold and the pro- ceeds given to the hospital fund.
 There has been a generous response on the part of the public to this call. and judging from the standards of the collections made thus far substantial amount will be realized.
 Those in charge of the campaign state that there has been much favor able comment on the plan to raise funds. In short time several tons of useless material has been removed from the homes of the city, reducing the fire menace and making the homes more sanitary and at the same time adding a goodiy sum to the treasury of the Children's hospital
 The committee also desires to ex- press it's thanks and appreciation for the effective way the public has aided the campaign and to press for their generous space and effective aid in making the campaign a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
AUTOMOBILE CLUB | OFFICIAL 'LOG'
 BOOK IS OUT
Attractive Publication Is Ready for Club Members, Replete With Valu-
 ble Information

The official automobile log book of the Birmingham Automobile club has been completed and is ready for distribution. This book contains a large map showing 7 automobile routes covering Alabama and points in adjacent states and repre- sents three months work of D. Allen, the local clubs official scout, who has ,- been assisted by Secretary Clarence B. Lloyd. These routes extend west to Shreveport, La., south to the Gulf of Mexico and the most southernly points in Florida, east to the Carolinas and north to Cincinnati.
 The first page shows a picture of the headquarters of the automobile club on the ground floor of the Tutwiler hotel u with a concise as well as most inter- esting account of Birmingham and its many advantages. Extracts from the au- tomobile laws of Alabama and adjoining states and much valuable information for automobilists is also contained in this volume.
 The log b,,ok is gotten up in the most attractive manner an automobile wheel the emblem of the local club, with the spokes in red and the Birmingham Auto mobile club in blue on background or tan is very pretty lhoeeu Ihe Sooe VI issuing this book was 5000 and practically all of this was paid for by the adver- tisers
 Members of the club are requested to 5 call by headquarters and secure thelr official tour book.
 The officers of the Birmingham club are Henry M. Dozier. president; A. C. Crowder, vice president; Clarence Lloyd, secretary and E. w. Brownell, treasur CT. The board of directors is composed of Hill Fergus J. Mercer Barnett, U. . l.. Harold, Charles G. Davls, sidney |. Lazarus and Claude Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
SOUTH BESSEMER CAR MAKES NO STOPS TO
 ELIZABETH STATION
West Bound Car Will Run Through to Third Avenue, POwderly-Other New Schedules

The transportation department of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company announces that effective Sun day westbound cars on the South Bes- semer line will not stop for the pur- pose of discharging passengers at points east of Elizabeth station. but will stop hereafter at Third avenue. Powderly. -
 With West End cars now running on a headway of seven minutes in the peak hours of the morning and after noon and nine minutes during the re- mainder of the day. it is pointed out that this change in the operation of westbound South Bessemer cars will not inconvenience patrons on the West End line, and will enable those living at Points west and south of Elizabeth stations to get home earlier.
 Two of the large four-motor cars have taken the place of two smaller cars on the North Highlands line. One of these meets the Edgewood at 7:30 a. m., giving the residents of that To- cality more accommodations on their way to the city.
 Beginning this afternoon an addition al car will be operated on the North and South Highlands up to 10 p. m. for the convenience of those coming down town" to shop or visit the theatres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
COL|AS' BOND IS
 FIXED AT $1000 IN FOUR CASES Hearing Void of Any Inter- esting Features = AttOr- neys Argue on Amount
 of Bond Only

Nicholas Colias was bound over to await the action of the grand jury under 5000 bond yesterday morning following pre- liminary hearing before Kenneth Charl- ton, United States commissioner and up to late hour last night was still in jail.
 Colias was arrested several days ago when a monster still, of which he is all legged to be the proprietor was seized by the federal and city officers.
 The preliminary was not prolonged, the main question at issue being the amount of bail to be allowed the defendant. Ralph Quinn, assistant United States attorney, contended that bond should be asked at $1O,O00, while the defendants attorneys de- clared this would be unfair to the de- fendant.
 w. o. Robbins, deputy internal revenue collector, was the only witness intro duced by the government. while the de- fense offered no evidence at all. Mir. Rob- bins testimony showed that when the still at 22H Second avenue was raided several days ago, Nicholas Colas judg
 ing from his appearance, had been oper- ating the still. as his clothes and hands smelled of malt He declared he smelled
 and tasted the liquor dropping from the still and it was whisky, and said five
 gallons of wlAsky were seized and malt in process oe fermentation had been
 found in an adjoining room, where art-
 ficial heat had been applied to increase the fermentation.
 At the conclusion of this testimony there was a lengthy discussion as to the amount of the defendants bond, MT Quinn stating this was no ordinary case, but a multiplicity of offenses as these stills gave evidence of having been in operation for several years and although they could have been used in the mak- ing of candy they did not appear to have been used for this purpose.
 Burgin X Jenkins and Morris Loveman.
 attorneys for the defense, were of tho opinion that the bond should not be
 more than 5000 and after arguing this question for sometime a compromise was reached and Commissioner Charlton fixed Coias' bond at $1O00 for each of the four counts against him.
 He is charged with operating a still and having in his possession a still not registered with the internal revenue col le ctor, that he carried on a business with out making bond and with the intention of defrauding the government of taxes,
 that he concealed liquor on which the federal tax had not been paid and that I he used certain foods in the making of | fermenting liquors for beverage purposes violating the act of August 10, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
DEFENDANTS BOUND
 OVER BY CHARLTON
Alleged to Have Conspired to Receive
 Stolen Property

Dee Hairston, Charles A. Chambers, A. T. Bennett, Nick Bennett, George Antonio and K Derzio were arrested yesterday on warrants sworn out be- fore Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner, by w. R. Hudson, special representative of the railroad commits sion, charging them with conspirlng to receive property stolen from the government.
 Y It is alleged that 5000 worth of cigarettes stolen from interstate ship .sments were received by these defend ants. MT. Hairston was placed under 1000 bond in each of the three charges against him and was placed in the county jail. The other defendants bonds were named at $500 each and Chambers, Antonio and Derzio were re- leased while the others were remanded to jail in default of bond. These men will be given preliminary hearing before Commissioner Charlton on Sat- urday, March 1, at II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
More County Chairmen
 Named by Mrs. McNeel

Mrs. John D. McNeel. state chairman of the women's Victory Loan campaign i, committee, yesterday announced the ap- pointment of the following county chair
 men:
 Covington: Mrs. Oscar M. Duggar. An-
 dalusa.
 Jefferson: Mrs. Conrad H. Ohme, Bir-
 mingham. Cherokee: Mrs J. R. Lowe, Center. Lawrence: Miss Bankhead Hotchki.;s, Courtland. Cullman Mrs. J. E. Daly, Cullman. Greene: Mrs. N. T. Dimick, Eutaw Conecuh: Mrs. John w. Mcfarland. Evergreen. Hale: Mrs. L. J. Lawson. Jr.. Greens l boro.
 Monroe: Mrs. B. B. Finklea. Monroe
 ville S Franklin: Mrs. Fannie E. Ramsey. Rus sellville. Lamar: Mrs. J. M. Cheely. Sullgent. St. Clair: Mrs. w. A. Reason, Ashville. Washington: Mrs. John w. Overton. Wedowee. Henry: Mrs. I. T. Carson. Headland.  Colds Cause Headaches and Pains Feverish Headaches and Body Pains caused from cold are soon relieved by l taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets There's only one "BROMO Quinine." E. w. GROVES signature on the box. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22

Everybody is wondering when
 and where Nick Colias purchased
 the two big stills which were found
 in the establishment of the Colias
 Candy company at 2227 Second
 avenue when the place was rnided
 Tuesday afternoon. Many have
 ventured opinions as to how he
 smuggIed the stills into Birming-
 ham, got them installed and in op-
 eration without anyone knowing
 how 1t happened.
 The fact of the business, as is stated authentically, is that there was no smuggling done, no camouflaging at all, just plain shipment of stills into Birmingham, they were unloaded and installed. and most likely every work man employed in their installation knew what they were, where they came from. and there was no reason for secrecy.
 But that was 25 years ago, and the stills were purchased in Louisville and were purchased for candy vats and used for that purpose To these many years. They were dismantled as whis- key stills and put into the candy mak ing business. But it is very likely that Nicholas Colias supervised the dis mantling of the stills and perchance saved the useless parts, and when the time arrived when he found the candy business less profitable than the liquor business-say when the state went bone-dry-and remembered where he put these now very useful parts and hauled them out and rehabilitated the old copper vats into liquor producing equipment. This is entirely possible, in view of what has just taken place, Colias now being held by the federal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
Mercy Home Officials
 Repudiate Recital

The Mercy home is giving no recital for the purpose of raising funds and persons soliciting money for this pur- pose are doing so without authorization, Mrs. c. B. Spencer. president, and Mrs. w. H. Stockham, secretary. declared Friday.
 p They issued the following statement:
 Ut has come to our notice that wom : are going through the various of flee buildings of the city, selling tickets , to a recital for the benefit of the Mercy Home. This is entirely unau- thorized The Mercy Home gives no en- .t tertainments and employees no solicitors or collectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
Pickens County Bank
 Member Federal Reserve

M. B. Wellborn, chairman of the board. federal reserve bank of Atlanta, an- nounces that the Pickens County state bark, Carrollton. Ala. capital s6o.0oo. has been admitted into membership in the federal reserve system.
 The Pickens County State Bank has recently been organized at Carrollton. Its stockholders are among the leading citi- zens of Pickens county. The capital stock was widely subscribed and the of- ficers of the bank are all well known and influential citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
Wilkinson Files Papers Condemn and Forfeit
 To State of Alabama Building at 2227 Second
 Auenue, Occupied By tue Colias Candy Company
Bill Directed Against Two
 Corporations, Penelope
 Jebeles and Nicholas ~ COlias
STATE TAKES BUILDING

By court decree, the state took possession of the Colias building yesterday and will hold it until the case is adjudicated. The degree was rendered late yesterday afternoon and Sheriff Chris Hartsfield was placed in charge. A deputy sheriff will be in possession of the build 7 ing day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22

Dent forge, the Saturday afternoon tea dansants at the Tutwler C75 cents a cover, including dancing and refresh- nents) The daily luncheon, too, is quite the nest popular way to spend an hour before the matinee. while the Sunday eve ring table d'hote dinners are attracting immense crowds. Beautiful music at all these affairs by the Tutwiler orches- tra-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
WANTED-A JUDGE

The grand jury returned indictments against nine persons yesterday. and all nine defendants agreed to plead guilty. The only difficulty in getting the cases off the docket. which are fo- minor offenses, was the fact that, in spite of much and diligent searching. no judge could be found to hear the cases and pass sentence. since court had adjourned Thursday until today. The cases will be disposed of this morning.
 Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blini, Bleeding or Protuding Piles. Sto ,s Irritation, Soothes and Heals. You can get restful sleep after the first ap- plication. Price COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22
Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick.
 e.'e''l%*|R|||,;;q q''1'1t

Standard cold remedy for 20 years-in tablet form-safe. sure. no opiates-hreaks up cold i'd 24 hours-relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has Red top with Mr. Hilys picture. At All Drug Stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-22

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The Keota news., 1919-11-07

Tswnship le.s0 70 - Restored = Entry
Township 10 North. Range 50 West.
which has bsen withdrawn from home
stead entry for over three years. pend
ing completion and acceptance Of the
government resurvsy. will b formally
opened to entry on December 20. 1919.
at 8 .. M. when the plat Of the resurvsy
will Be officially filed in the Sterling
Land Once. This b the township In
which Pawnee Buttes are located, and
has probably moro unappropriated gov.
ernment land than any other four town.
ships in Weld county. However. much
Of the land that shows - vacant on the
land ONCE plats has been settled upon
by squattsrs; and these beginning with
December l. may now hIs their home
stead applications. together with svi-
dencs Of settlement. A number Of such
applications have already been filed with
the U. s. Commissioner at Keota and
New Raymev for lands restored to en-
try with the filing Of plats Of other re-
surveyed townships on October q; and
some Of the applicants will b able to
start proof soon after their entries are
allowed.
The Keota news., 1919-11-07
Protect Maehiasey

Who gets the profits Of farming?
When the pie is cut. ono large slice
goes to the machinery manufacturers.
Farmers are consummate buyers Of
machinery. Not that We would have
them revert to hand Implements. but
most Of the new machinery u to replace
that which u abandoned. Much ma
chinery is thrown aside because certain
parts Of It ase unserviceabIe. but more
machinery rusts out than wears out and
In our dry climate the wooden parts
check and split and depreciate very
rapidly. Machinery should Of course b
stored under cover when not In use.
Some sort Of shed = needed: and adobe
walls. dirt door and roof With timber
frame and galvanized iron cover will
serve very we'll. In some cases The
adobe walls may b left out except for
. tool room at the end. The prevailing
wind side should be enclosed. Every
wise farmer keeps bis machinery IN
good repair. cleaned and properly lnbri-
Gated. Loose bolts are The greatest
cause Of broken and lost parts. Neg
lectsd. gummy places should b clean
cd up. some parts need repainting.
others should have The rust removed
and Q light application Of oil applisd.
The time for repair work h not In he
busy season In The spring. Put all ma
chimes In good condition during The dull
season. A work bench and forge In ths
end Of ths machinery shed will pay 100
Per cent on the cost. There - IN ID
vantage In buying from reliable. sstab-
lishsd dealers who will deliver the ma
chinery all cot up and adjusted. and
who carry . hns Of supplies.
Field and Farm.
The Keota news., 1919-11-07
Athletic Association Organized

At . meeting held at tho Keota
School House Saturday afternoon. No
vember l. the Northeastern Weld Coun-
ty Athletic Association was arranged.
Rules and regulations were adopted
governing the basketball games Of the
district thruout the season. and also .
schedule Of games was prepared for the
schools Of the northeastern part Of the
county. Representatives Of the Gro
yer, Keota. Buckingham and Raymer
schools were present. Tho schedule Of
games 10 - follows:
Nov. q. Keota and Rsymer at Keota.
Nov. Is. Buckingham and Raymer at
Raymer.
Nov. Is. Keota and Grover at Grover.
Dec. s. Buckingham and Keota at
Buckingham.
Dec. IL. Raymer and Grover at Gro
yer.
Dec. l9. Raymer and Keota at Ray.
mer.
Dec. 10. Buckingham and Grover at
Buckingham.
Jan. 8. Buckingham and Keota at
Keota.
Jan. l6. Buckingham and Grover at
Grover.
Jan. q, Keota and Grover at Ksota.
Jan. 80, Grover and Raymer at Ray
mer.
Feb. 6. Buckingham and Raymsr at
Buckingham.
The Keota news., 1919-11-07

The party planned - . surprise for
Mr.. and kn. L. A. Knipp. Thursday
evening was . plesent one In every par
ticular. and Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Dodder.
who were the orginators Of the affair.
are to be congratulated on their STRAIT
egicai success. They had invited Mr..
and Mrs. Knipp for supper and they
came all unconcious Of The evenings
entertainment planned for them. A
large crowd wss In attendance and dan
cling was engaged In until late hour.
Toward the close Of the evening The
honor.guests were presented with .
cut-glass water.set, - . token Of the
esteem In which they are held In the
community. The crowd was too large
for any residence building. 20 the party
was held at the F. 4 n. hall.