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New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Public Service Board
To Test Wire Rate Raise

ALBANY, April 5.-The Public Ser.
vice Commission, I'd District, an
nounce tonight that it would bring
suits against the Western Union Tele
graph Company and the Postal Tele
graph Company, in which it will ask
that increased rates, which went into
effect on April !, be prohibited on the
ground that the rates are unlawful be-
cause of failure to file the new sched.
ules with the commission, as required
by law.
The action will be to test the au.
thorlty Of the Postmaster General tc
take entire charge of lntrastate service
Of telegraph companies and advance
rates regardless OF state laws.
Similar action is now pending before
Justice Rudd over increased rates bv
the telephone companies.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Railway Officials
Insist on Chance
For Cheaper Steel
Conference With Industry
Board Produces No Re.
suits; Hines and Peek to
Discuss Matter Further
Ne,o York Tribune
Wash N Of0r P,frsor


WASHINGTON, April 5. The rail-
way administration is still on the hunt
for lower prices for iron and steel
At the conference to-day between
representatives of that administration
and the Industrial Board the former
took the position that they, by further
negotiations, could secure more favor
able prices, particularly for rails, than
were agreed upon between the board
and the steel men. They listened to all
the arguments in opposition, were re-
minded the Federal Trade Commission
had found the average cost of rails for
five leading companies was trife more
than SAT a ton, and then agreed to de-
llberate and report their conclusions to
Mr.. Hines, Director General Of Rail
ways, who was not able to attend the
meeting in person. NEXT, Mr.. Hines
and Chairman Peek of the board will
confer.
Boards Prices Defended
The rail prices fixed by the board
were SIo Tor BeSSemer and SAT for open
hearth rails The commission figures.
1t Is stated, show that only the United
States Steel Corporation can meet the
prices agreed upon at any margin of
profit.
After the meeting a member of the
board positively stated that the discus
sion centred entirely on prices of iron
and steel, and the general policy and
junction of the board in no way
were touched on. Thus, instead of re
considering its reason for being. as
Secretary Glass holds it was instructed
to do at the meeting Of executives
Wednesday, the board is only confer
ring with the railway administration
as to prices, which, it contends, is in
accordance with it's instructions.
Denial was made that the Department
or justice is preparing to advise the
board that IT'S price stabilizing pro-
gramme is in effect price fixing in vio-
lation of the antitrust law
railway administration official in
dicntcd that inasmuch as the railways
have several hundred thousands of
tons of steel coming to them under
old contracts at prices ranging from
S36 to $40 there WAS no urgent neces-
slty to stock up With steel now.
Chairman Pcek's Statement
The following is Chairman pcck's
abatement Of The outcome Of the CON
ference, which it took four hours to
arrive at:
"Thc industrial board Of the De-
partmont Of Commerce. met TODAY
with Judge r. $. Loyett and Henry
Walters, the advisory purchasing com
mittee Of the railroad admnistra-
tion; also II. B. Spencer, director Of
the division Of purchases, and Com
missioner McChord of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Mr.. Hines, Director General, was
unable to be present and was repre-
sented by his advisory committee above
mentioned.
"The committee will report to Mr..
Hines, and at a further meeting Mr..
lines and Mr.. Peek, chairman of the
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Mrs. Gait Thanks Wilson
On Behalf Of Suffraae

WASHINGTON, April 5.--A message
from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, pres1
dent Of the National American Woman
Suffrage Association, expressing ap-
probation OF President Wilson's "con-
tinucd effort in behalf Of woman suf-
frage," was delivered at the White
House to-dny and forwarded to Mr..
Wilson in Paris. 1t was in response to
the Prcsidcnt's communication to the
recent suffrage convention in st. Louis
expressing hope that the suffrage
amendment would be acted upon favor.
ably by the next Congress.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Nineteen !. w. W. Cases
To Be Tried Here This Week

- WASHINGTON, April 5.-Beginning
Tuesday, nineteen I. W. W. deportation
cases pending in Federal courts in New
York City will be tried in the course
OF the coming week. A. ". Parker.
counsel OF the immigration Bureau of
the Department of Labor, announced
today ne would go to New York Mon
day for the opening case.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Wilson Thanked for Hint
OF Philippine Indcpcndcn,

WASHINGTON, April 8. Tho Phil
ippine mission here to present the
hopes of the islanders for complete in
dependence sent cablegram to Presi-
dent Wilson to-day thanking him for
the reassuring letter read by Secrc-
tary Baker on receiving the mission
yesterday and wishing the President
success in his task at the peace con-
ference.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Hudson Makes Motor Mode

And in addition to these proofs Of
endurance Hudson makes q line of
body types, the distinction and beauty
OF which is acknowledged by everyone.
What greater evidence can there be of
Hudson leadership? And need one ask
for more assurance in deciding what
car Will best meet his requirements
Hudson production has always been
under the demand. This year shows
repetition of the shortage of former
years. Even now immediate deliveries
tor the most part are out of the ques-
ton. So to get Hudson at all this
year calls for carly decision.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
HotU Hudson, Made ITS Rec ,yds

We decided to test Super-Six en-
durance on the speedway. We drove
at highest possible speed for an hour
and beat the world 9 best time. We
tried 100 miles without even approach
ing the limit. Then we tried $50 and
200 miles. setting view records. Ngst
the Super-Six made $50 miles at the
rate of l0l miles an hour. Such speed
even for a single mile would send MANY
stock cars to the junk pile. Eut at the
finish the Super Six had the csamerhyth-
mic, pulsing purr as when it started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
TO HONOR MEMORY OF THE CONFEDERACY
 AT CAPITAL PARK
Dr. billiard to Deliver Address and Fred Bowron to Represent Sons.
 To Decorate Graves E

Annual memorial exercises will be observed this afternoon by the United Confederate Veterans when an appro- priate programme will be rendered at Capitol park under the auspices of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Flags and flowers will be used in the decorations of the graves of the hon ored dead.
 An address will be delivered for the veterans by Dr. J. E. billiard, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, and Fred Bowron, who has recently returned after service in France, will speak in behalf of the Sons of Veterans. A spen- did musical programme has been ar ranged for the occasion and a concert will be given by the Boys Industrial School band.
 Committees from the various chap ters of United Daughters of the Con federacy will decorate the graves at Elmwood this morning and the graves at Oak Hill cemetery will be decorated at the conclusion of the afternoon pro- gramme.
 The public is invited to attend the exercises and all veterans daughters and sons are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
MRS. BLACKBURN AND DETECTIVES ON TRIAL MONDAY WEEK
Mrs. Blackburn Expects No Activity in Fight for Child Until After
 That Date

Hearings in the circuit court a Fay cite will be given Mrs, Monnie Black burn, principal figure in the Black burn sensation, and Fred Bodeker. liar ry Goldstein and M. L. Moore of Bod eker's detective agency. on May ,, ac- cording to announcements yesterday.
 When Mrs. Blackburn went to Fay cite accompanied by the officers named, they were all arrested on charges of attempting to kidnap Mary Blackburn, 12-year-old daughter of Mrs. Blackburn, and were placed un- der bond. The child is with her grand parents al Fayette. Her parents were divorced some years ago and the father died recently. At the time of his death, the child was visiting him, and her grandparents have refused to allow her to so back 10 her mother. The case has caused much excitement
 Mrs. Black burn gave out the follow ing statement yesterday afternoon.
 T have left the matter entirely with my attorneys. l understand that no court proceedings will be had until aft CT our trial, which comes up at Fay cite May ,. l intend to stay and fight the case to a finish in the courts. I will never rest until l get my child. I will spend the remainder of my life in eff forts to gain possession. of her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
SUFFRAGETTES MAKE
 CELEBRATION PLANS
Luncheon for Tennessee Victory Wednesday to Be Big Affair
 of the Season

Detailed arrangements were announced yesterday for the suffrage luncheon which will be held at the Hillman hotel next Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock. It will be given in honor of the recent suffng victory in Tennessee, and Mrs. Leslie Warner president of the Tennessee or ganization and one of the leading wo- men of that state. will be present eo tell the story of the victory.
 Mrs. Kenneth Charlton of the Blrming ham association will tell about the re- gently organized league of women voters Reservations for the luncheon should DC made with Mrs. T. P. Byrne.
 The chairmen of the Nlrious commit tees in connection with the affair are General chairman. Mrs H. H. Shell; vice chairman Mrs B. A. Pepperman; pro- gramme Mrs. W. l.. Murdoch and Mrs Shell; finances, Mrs. l.. J. Davids; music Miss Daisy Rowley; reservation O. tickets, Mrs T. P. Byrne; door, Mss Sarah Phelan; decorations. Mrs. w. D Nesbitt; county, Mrs. c. T. Ohme; pub licity, Mrs. Al. C. Armes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Dirty Streets

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 In this vale of tears. alias Jones there is a city called Birminham, whose streets. according to good MT. Bolles are rather Hong" on rubbish. Without MT. Bolles' testimony, which need not be sworn to, we all know that never before were the sterets in such incom petent hands But I started out to ask good Mr.>Bolles to elucidate the use of the rubbish chutes attached to the tele- phone posts, in view of the fact that they are always over packed at the top or depositing their contents from the bottom on sidewalks.
 GEORGE H. ROGERS.
 Birmingham, April "A, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
SHINN MANAGER
 AT OXFORD LAKE
Former Birmingham Man Has Had Extensive Experience as Aviator Before and During War

It will be of interest to the many friends of F. W. Shinn to learn that he has accepted position as manager of Ox- ford Lake park here, says the Cincinnati Billboard.
 Shinn formerly resided in Birmingham afterwards going to Cincinnati, for three seasons connected with the Holz Balloon and Aviation company.
 He gave numerous exhibition flights at Coney Island and Chester park. Cincin- nati, and was also connected with Kath- crime Stinson (aviatrix) during her tour of northern Indiana and Michigan.
 Shinn was a first lieutenant in the 3Srd aerial squadron and before going across was stationed at Kelley Field, until he re- ceived his discharge a few months ago.
 The lake has been generally, overhauled. repaired and several attractions added. And it is considered one of the most up- to-date parks in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
PUBLISHERS URGE
 REDUCED POSTAGE Resolution Adopted at Clos ing Session A.N.P.A.A Asks
 Laws Suspension
6y Associated Press

New York April 25.-The American Newspaper Publishers association at the closing session here today of it's annual convention adopted resolution urging the coming congress to repeal or sus- pend for two years the wartime act of 1917 raising the second class postal rates The resolution declared that such rates are 'crude and unscientific in character and burdensome alike to newspapers and their subscribers affecting the carriage of newspapers, and were ill-suited to the needs of the country.
 The resolution also asked that before any new legislation changing rates eff fective at the outbreak of the war be enacted an expert commission be ap- pointed to inquire into the operations of the postoffice in regard to carrying second class matter. This commission would ascertain the actual cost of such operations with a view to assessing equitable rates. The election of officers developed a contest for the presidency of the association between Frank P Glass, of the Birmingham (Alabama) News, the incumbent, and Richard Hoker, of the Springfield (MassD Re publican. Mir. Glass was reelected. Four of the eight directors whose terms had expired also were reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
FRICKE NOT GUILTY OF TREASON, VERDICT
 OF FEDERAL JURY
gv Associated Pres.

New York, April 25.-After de- iiberating approximately five hours, the federal jury which has been hearing the case of Albert Paul Fricke today found him not gully of treason.
 Before the case was given the jury, one of the two counts in tbc original indictment had been ruled out by Judge Mayer. The count dismissed charged Fricke with giy- ing aid and comfort to tue imperial German government. The other charged him with aiding Karl Rod iger, German naval officer.
 Of 1G overt acts alleged in the second count, II were stricken out. The five which the jurors were called upon to consider concerned money said by the government to have been given Rodiger by Fricke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Negro Musicians Are
 Cordially Received

The Morehead College Glee club and orchestra of Atlanta gave an excellent concert at the Sixteenth-street Colored Baptist church last night and were warmly applauded.
 The spacious edifice was filled to ca pacity a section in the body of the au- ditorium being occupied by white peo- pie
 The visiting organization numbered all told "A and the orchestra Is or F.
 The chorus was one of the best ever heard here. The soloists, both vocal and instrumental, revealed good training and the orchestra was highly creditable. The most ambitious orchestral offering was Boieldieus "Calif of Bagdad' over ture.
 Prof. kemper Harold. the director. was equally efficient and authoritative in conducting the chorus, playing piano accompanments and leading the orches- tra.
 The visitors will appear in Bessemer tonight and in a sacred concert at the Sixteenth street church, Birmingham, tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
CRIMSON DEFEATS
 MISSISSIPPI NINE
Alabamians Rally in Eighth and Shove Over Enough
 Runs to Win

Tuscaloosa April 25.-( -(Special)--In an eighth inning rally Alabama overcame the lead set by Mississippi A. and M. here Friday afternoon and won by a score of 6 to 3. A pretty pitchers duel between Boone and Pepper ensued until the eighth, when the Farmers went up in the air before the onslaught of the crimson battery.
 Alabama registered the first score of the game in the opening frame when Sewell singled. Bicl<ley sacrificed, Styles singled and Sewel scored The Missis- 5ipians jumped ahead with three scores i'll the third inning The scoring began an a pretty triple by Critz Spencer struck out and Critz scored on a passed ball by Styles Pepper reached first on an error by Cochrane and later scored on an error of Thornton Tn throwing tc first.
 Later Lyon, who reached first on an error, scored on single by Lee.
 The score stood 3 to 1 until the sixth, when Sewell was given a base on balls. Bickley sacrificed and Sewell scored on d throw to second by the catcher, the bag not being covered
 In a glorious rally in the last of the eighth the "thin red line surged ahead. Sewell again started the work by dou- ble. BiclSley flew out to left field. Ste venson reached first on an error and stole second. Sewell scored on d wild throw by the catcher. Styles was given a base on balls
 "Stevie" scored on a passed ball by the catcher. The Farmers apparently grew nervous. Boone reached second on a wild throw of CritZ Thornton got to first on an error of Clayton, while Boone scored and Styles scored. Brown struck out. Sewell was a. star for Ala 0ama. He led off in the hits each time. He got two hits out of three allowed he Crimson team and made exactly half of the scores. A three e-bagger was chalked up to his credit Pepper for the visitors pitched ball and let the locals town with only three hits. Boone struck put ten men. The second game of the series will be played Saturday Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
NATIONAL COTTON
 CONVENTION ENDS
Last Days Sessions Devoted to Technical Discussions
 of Important Subjects
By Associated Press

New York. Aprll so.-The national cot ton manufacturers association closed it's annual convention here today with morn ing and afternoon business sessions de- voted to the technical discussions of subjects ol interest to the trade.
 James Thomson, of New Bedford. Mass, who presided at the morning ses- sion. called attention to the fact that the industry had been handicapped dur ing the last few years by the lack of continuity of employment and the hith- erto lower average wage scale compared with other industries, but the latter dif- fculty had been overcome. he said, by increased wages which now compared favorably with those of other crafts continuity of employment" he said, 'is a panacea for much of the industrial un- rest that has existed.
 Dr. Hollis Godfrey, of Philadelphia who spoke on training the workers for the new era and Clinton Mackenzie, a New York architect, who discussed the housing problem in industrial towns and cities, were the other speakers at the morning session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
MATINEE PATRONS OF LYRIC
 TO SEE ENTERTAINING SHOW

An excellent programme of Keith vau- deville will entertain Birmingham mat inee patrons at this afternoons mati- nee.
 Harry Van Fossen, a clever blackface entertainer, tells funny and clever sto- res.
 Noel Travers and Irene Douglas are q pair of entertainers in Morning Glory.
 Mildred Valmore is a pleasing singer and comedienne Marzella's Birds per- form many amazing feats.
 Gold, Reese and Edwards are skaters and dancers extraordinary. The pie lures furnish a pleasing portion of the entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Cook Springs Negro Is Brought to This City
 for Safe Keeping

Levi Butler, negro, was arrested last night on Southern passenger train No. 13 by Conductor White on a charge of assault and was brought to the city jaii for safe keeping.
 It is alleged that the negro attacked a prominent white woman near Cook Springs yesterday afternoon. It is stated that she gave an alarm and a posse be- gan a search for the negro. He boarded the train at Cook Springs station and the conductor, suspicious of the man. g strange actions, wired to Pell City, giving a description of the negro, thereby ascer- tainfng that he was wanted for the crime which took place near Cook Springs. Feel ing ran high in Pell City and Cook Springs and for that reason. 1t IS stated the negro will be held here TOT the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Stephens Funeral
 to Take Place Today

Funeral services for Fred N. Steph- ems, a flagman on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, who was run over and killed by Dr. J. D. Heacock, early Sunday morning, will be conducted from the residence. 115 Forty-ninth street, south, this morning al 10 o'clock, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Following the coroner's inquest Dr, Heacock was placed under bond on a charge of murder. Stephens is survived by mother, several brothers and sev- eral sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Witt Drew His Trusty Gun
 And Shot q Ford to Pieces
By BOB M'DAVID

It's open season for auto thieves, ac- cording to Archie Witt, well-known min ing engineer, who lives in Mountain Ter race. Late Thursday night MT. Witt hap pened to glance out of his bedroom win dom, from where he saw his pet ''tin lizzie" galloping down the pavement at full tilt.
 Now Archie was certain he had tied the old gas buggy securely before park ing it that evening, so grabbing up a few garments in jiffy he slid down the banisters, broke open the front door and with his trusty Cannon" waving frantically in one hand set out in pur- suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26

Arriving at the foot of the hill on which his residence faces, MT. Witt dis covered his favorite flivver and two reg uhr automobiles some 100 feet away. Crouching low in the shadows of a hedge he drew close enough to the cars to see three men tying his "benzine hack on behind one of the other cars.
 At sight of this, Arch could no longer restrain himself and drawing a bead he opened fire on the assemblage. The enemy fled hastily from the scene, aban- doning their bulky booty forthwith. Five shots rang out on the stiffness of the night and one Ford, mortally wounded in the rear, was the net result
 MT. Witt immediately apprised police headquarters of his capture and by the aid of detectives was able to identify one car as belonging to Blaine Brownell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Telephone Rates Up

By an official announcement of the government. The Age Heraids Montgomery dispatch that teie- phone rates will be increased. IS expected to be verified in the in- mediate future. probably tomorrow,
 The government will attempt to justify it's action by pointing to the reported increase in operating eH- penses.
 It is understood that one increase to be imposed on Birmingham WILL he a 10-cent charge for telephonic communication to Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
MUNICH SCENE OF
 VIOLENT BATTLE
By Assoe,ated Pre~

Geneva. April 25.-German gov ernmcnt troops are attacking Munich and violent fighting is gO- ing on. the losses being heavy on both sides. according to advices re- ceived here by the way of Basle. The government troops ares aid to be gaining ground. Munich is vfr- tually isolated from the rest or Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Judge Orders Booze
 Given to Hospitals
By Associated Press

Mobile April 25-One hundred and iifty-nine cases of whisky seized by federal officials recently, today was ordered distributed among various in- fant and hospital institutions in Mo- bile. The order was issued by Judge Robert T. Erwin, United States court Southern district of Alabama Judge Erwin explained in a lengthy state- ment that the whisky was needed for medicinal purposes here. Eight cases are still held by the court for further distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
B Quarts Seized

Thad Robinson and Joe Robinson, ne- groes, were arrested at Fourteenth street and Third Avenue early this morning by Officers Daly. Matlock and smith and ao quarts of whiskey was seized. The ne- groes had the whiskey loaded on dray and the dray and horse was brought to the county jail and are being held for confiscation proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Store Is Entered

The dry goods store of AsIn X Marine. ll2 Nineteenth street. north. was burglar zed early yesterday morning and $500 worth of silk shirts were stolen. accord ing 10 reports made at police headquar- ters. The thieves got. away with every shirt in the house with the exception Of two in the show window. They gained entrance through rear window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
"COMMON CLAY"
 COMING MONDAY

The Maddocks-Park Players will pre- sent Common Clay the big New York stage success that ran for one solid year at the Republic theatre, at the New Ma iestic next week. Six road companies presented this play throughout the United States last season, making a phenomenal record of attendance.
 The play will be elaborately staged by The Maddocks-Park Players at the New Majestic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
ALCAZAR BOOKS ALICE JOYCE

Bessie Barriscale is playing for the last time at the Alcazar in "A Trick of Fate today This film is considered her best. In it she plays the parts of d Parisian dancer and modest girl of Virginia
 Next Monday the Alcazar will put on ''The Lion and the Mouse" considered one of the greatest successes ever ap- bearing on the dramatic stage, Alice Joyce taking the part of Shirley Ross more being the star The picture will be at the Alcazar through next Thurs day, it has been announced.