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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04

| of Secretary Baker before the military affairs committee today that republicans, after March 4, and not democrats. will organize the permanent military estab- ishment of the government. Chairman Dent informed the secretary two weeks ago that time was not suf- fcient to prepare and enact a bill be- fore March 4. The secretary today before the committee declared that he recalled Mr. Dents statement, and that he had expressed agreement with his conciu- sons.
 Representative Kahn, who will succeed MT. Dent as chairman, stated that before taking action he will visit Europe and confer with military authorities of all allied nations
 Before the committee today the sec retary admitted that he had no informa- ton but desired to talk with the com mittee. He expressed favor of securing half million men by voluntary. enlist ments to replace those to be released i'm mediately. He stated that his idea Of purchasing camps did not necessarily exclude the purchase of tented camps similar to that at Montgomery.
 Assistant Secretary Crowell will con- tinue the test, and Chairman Dent stated that next Tuesday the secretary would appear before a public hearing and go into every phase of the prodigious mili- tary problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS
"Ihe Bird of Paradise"

In it's return engagement at the Jef- ferson theatre last night, the Bird of Paradise Richard Watson Tully's story of love and ease in the beautiful Pa cifc island was given warm reception by the audience and it came up to every Expectation. While the play is not new to Birmingham theatregoers, it's subject is one that never grows old--love and loves sacrifice.
 The beautiful Hawaiian girl who triea to win love by her smiles and her good heart succeeds only in turing the white man from his people for time to see him sink into degredation and finally for sake her for his own career. She returns to her people to be sacrificed as pro- pitiation to the gods who have started anew the fires in a long time dormant volcano.
 Miss Rita Romilly as Luana, the Ha- waiian girl, who becomes the wife of the American, has youth. beauty, grace and a good voice and uses each with effect, her acting winning for her a warm spot in the hearts of her audience Guy Harrington as Paul Wilson. the young American doctor, who marries Luana and abandons his profession for a life of ease. weak in the first act, im- proves as the play goes on. while Bran don Evans, as the drunken beach comber does well the part assigned to him. He is especially strong in the first act, where he is found as the down. and-out misanthrope who rails against all things that are. Miss Jane Haven satisfactorily takes the part of Diana Larned the university graduate, who wins the man she loves through methods entirely different from those pursued by the luckless Luana. The company as a whole is excellent.
 The stage settings are beautiful and the music good, the seductive strains of the Hawaiian airs fitting in well with the scenery and the story. The company will give a matinee and evening performance at the Jefferson today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
'ALLGO0D REPORTS
 ON OPERATIONS
Says Legislature Should Be Given Authority to Dispose
 of Timber on Salt Land

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special. That the legislature of Alabama should be given authority to dispose of timber or all salt lands belonging to the state because the material is being cut and carried away is the belief of M. c. All good, state auditor. MT Allgood's re- port of operations for the year. which ended September 90, 1918, contains inn portant recommendations and shows the receipts totaled B, 45oS5 31, as compared with disbursements of $7.ss2,9se.Os.
 Regarding minerals and timber in the state MT. Allgood says: '"The governor should be given authority to dispose of the timber on the salt lands of the state, as it is being cut and carried of, and unless disposed of through sale, in a few years, will be destroyed
 "All minerals being mined and timbers being milled should pay license tax of so much ton and so much 1000 feet, for these resources, when once depleted can never be restored"
 Because the legislature of 1915 did not anticipate an increase in postage rates the various departments have found the stamp fund too small to take care of the 
 the legislature double the stamp appro- priation.
 Tn this connection" says the report, "it is my firm opinion that the clerks and stenographers in the statehouse should be given a fair and equitable raise in salary, for, under the present conditions many of them. particularly those that have families, have found it very h"-a to make ends meet"
 The suggestion by the state auditor that salaries paid clerks and stenogra phers in the state building follows agitation that started several weeks ago when many departments found they could no, keep employees because industries were willing and very anxious to pay much more money for help, The educational department is said to be unable to pay salaries offered clerks and women ste noeraDhers by Montgomery business men and the result is injurious to the de- partment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
WOULD RELIEVE CERTAIN MEN FROM THE ARMY

Washington, January S.-(SpeciaI.)-In answer to the nationwide insistence that drafted and enlisted men be relieved from service, Representative Bankhead today introduced a bill authorizing and directing the Secretary of War honorably to discharge all such men presenting proof.
 Q) Of dependents in actual need, or in cases where the government is paying families an allowance; @ of desire to finish educational courses begun before enlistment; (3) or having been engaged at time of enlistment in agricultural pur- suits; (4) that they were school teachers licensed to teach before the war.
 Mir. Bankhead stated to the House that he knew school teachers and farmers should be released at once as the coun- try was calling for them through every mail directed to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
TREASURY PAD OUT
 OVER TWO BILLIONS
 DURING DECEMBER
Cash Outgo for Last Six Months of 1918 Reached Stupend0us Figure of
 $1O,632,OO0,O
By Associated Press


 Washington, January 3.-War
 bills pouring into the treasury
 made the actual cash Outgo in De-
 eembcr s2.O6o, 600. the highest
 figure reached, and for the last six
 months of the year the total was
 SIO,632, ,OOO, ,OcO, excluding transac-
 tions in the principal of the public
 debt.
 '-The war is won: the war bills must be paid" declared Secretary Glass in a telegram tonight to the governor $ of federal reserve banks, urging bank CTS to oversubscribe the current issue of treasury certificates and future is- sues which must be made by-weekly in accordance with the governments plan of financing.
 "America had almost reached the peak of production of war materials and supplies at the moment when the armistice was signed" the telegram said. "Her unstinted effort in men and material undoubtedly had decisive ef- feet in bringing the war to an early conclusion
 The bills are now pouring in which require the government to pay the price of this great effort. The money paid to the governments creditors will find it's way back into the channels of commerce and trade and peaceful en- terprise and back into the deposits of the banks.
 'HThe welfare of the people depends no less in peace than in war upon the question of the governments credit. We shall not shame ourselves in the eyes of our brave soldiers as they return from the battlefields of France by failure to support the credit of the country for which they were viii ling and ready to die'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
King Greets Wilson Upon His Arrival at
 the Italian Capital
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tinued until the doors of the Quirinal closed behind Mrs. Wilson.
 The weather was warmer and more balmy than the presidential party has ex- perienced in France and England, and there was a feeling of relief on their part. The President met with really the first touch of sustained sunshine he had seen since coming to Europe and9 he make the remark during the day that the weather reminded him of that at home.
 During the day King Victor Emmanuel presented General Diaz to President Will son. who complimented the Italian com mander in chief the magnificent achievements of his army.
 The President expressed regret that he would be unable to visit the Italian bat tie front owing to the lack of time and the necessity of returning to Paris as soon as possible for the work of the peace conference.
 Among those who welcomed the presi- dential party at the railway station was the Duchess of Aosta. Both the duchess and Queen Helena greeted Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson with extreme cordality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
.B.A. C.F|VE WILL l # MEET SOLDIERS
Opening of Basketball Sea
 son to Take Place at Club Ton;ght


 The basketball season will be formally ushered in tonight when the strong Atii- letic club five tackles the champion ouin- tet from Camp Mcclellan. The club IS unusually well fortified this season on account of the return of several stars who have previously played under the Blue, and with the assurance of formi- dable opposition from the soldier boys, the contest is certain to be a thriller.
 Gillem, Baker, Montgomery, Parks and Barker are some of the heroes of yesteryear who will pit their cunning against that of the ''khakis'' this eve ning Manager McEachin is anticipating a capacity crowd ~in view of the big re- yiva1 that seems to be taking place in sports just at this time.
 The game will start promptly at S:3s and will be followed by the usual dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
At the Lyric

Some excellent Keith vaudeville will entertain the Saturday afternoon mati- neegoer at the Lyric this afternoon S matinee. Beaumont and Arnold in 'The Sergeanteene," offer much fun and amusement. and both are clever enter tainers. This act is the headline ar- traction. Neil Mckinley is funny comedian, who possesses a winning personality and who proves a most de- lightful entertainer. The Radium Mod els offer a study in artistic and classi- cal poses and the number is one of the features of the programme. Luba Me rolf and company entertain in a sing ing dancing and musical act which is altogether pleasing, and Force and Will Hams are very clever in Sky High with Si." featured with song and com edy. The official war review pictures among other scenes, show the surren- der of the entire German fleet to the
 allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 SEND PETITION TOO LATE

Washington, January 3.-(Special)-Pe- titions from the Retail Merchants asso- citation of Birmingham, through Secretary Joe Saks, that the extra tax on luxuries imposed by the revenue bill, be stricken, reached Senators Bankhead and Under wood too late for action.
 The section was written by the House and agreed to by the Senate. so in con- ference it will not be one of the dis puted points. Luxuries in the sense of the bill are articles of high value and not of actual necessity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
 Majors to Make 1919 Schedules Tomorrow
By Associated Press

French Lick. Ind. January 3.-The major league committee here to draft the tel9 schedule failed to get down to work tonight because President Barney Drey- fus of the Pittsburg club. was delayed reaching here late tonight. With Presi- dent Ban Johnson and President John A Heydler of the American and National ,eagues. already here. the committee ex- aects to rompleto i'e ro-'r to~'crrnw it was said tonight. The schedules when finished will be presented to the joint meeting of the major leagues in New York on January Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
l.. & N. AND A. c. l..
 MAKE GOOD SHOW

Washington, January 3.-(SpeciaI.) )-ln the financial report of Director General McAdoo, released tomorrow, the only railroads Of the south which turned into the federal treasury more money than they received in loans were the Louis- vile and Nashville. S5,510o0 in excess, and the Atlantic Coast Line, sS,SO0, 0O0 in excess.
 Amounts advanced to railroads pene- trating Alabama by the administration follow: Southern, sl17, ,706,650; Seaboard, $, ,075, 600; Louisville and Nashville, s. 00c Op0; Central of Georgia, l,450,0O0; At antic Coast Line, s1,200,0oo; Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic, s6590oe; Gulf, Mobile and Northern, $600,000; Western Railway of Alabama, s1l0,00o.
 The total amount advanced to railroads was $s69, ,os4, 759. The amount deposited with the director general from surplus receipts of railroads was s27G,5A, 96l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
At LneM,s Riiou

"The Brocades Quintette,' headliner at Loew's Bijou for the last half of the week, is scoring hit at each perform ance. Other features on the vaudeville bill are Allen and Frances in clever offering of nonsense and dancing; Bob Mills, in a pianologue noverty, was de- cided feature; Russell and Dewitt, two of the cleverest comedians seen here in a long time. were at their best and made an instant hit. Emmy Wheelan, the movie star that captivated so many fans, is irresistible in Sylvia on Spree" the charming photoplay that completes the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
'M'ARTHUR APPLICANT
 FOR JIJDGESHIP

Washington, January S.-(Special)--F D. McArthur. Birmingham attorney, who managed the gubernatorial campaign in Jefferson county for Judge w. W. Bran don, is an applicant for the judgeship in Jefferson county made vacant through the death last night of Judge John Hearst Miller.
 He has asked members of the delega- ton to urge his appointment by Gov Yernor Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, January 2.-Our advices from Liverpool state that the decline there today was due to spinners resell ing their hedges on the lack of in creased demand for their goods. Sell ing orders for Liverpool account were received here, filling up the local de- mand Traders felt the decline of the past two weeks: called for a recovery, which followed. but at no time was the feeling as confident as las. week. Re- cent buyers gave the market only linn . ited support.-Hubbard Bros. & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
To Send Instructions

Montgomery, January S.-(Special)-L. E. Lamont, draft executive of Alabama, Friday received from the provost mar shall generals office at Washington a booklet showing what disposition to make of all records used in connection with the selective service law in the United States. A large number of the pamphlets came to the draft executive, and he will send them to the various boards throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
Dempsey and Miske
 to Fight March 4

New Orleans, January S.--Arrange- ments are practically completed for a 20-round match in New Orleans March 4 between Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske. according to announcement made by the matchmaker of local athletic club. Financial terms have been accepted by both boxers, it is said, and the match will be advertised as worlds heavyweight champion ship affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
FLOOD CREST REACHED

Nashville, January 3.-The Cumberland river did not rise rapidly today as had been anticipated by government of ficials, the gauge registering 45 feet tonight It is now expected that the crest of the flood will be reached by Sunday and that the river will begin to recede Monday. No damage from the flood water has been reported today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
Takes Pasteur Treatment

Montgomery, January 3--(Special.)-A nie Louise Dale, daughter of w. A. Dale
 of Camden, Wilcox county, began taking the treatment at the. state Pasteur in stitute Friday morning following bite she received several days ago while play ing with kitten. The child is years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
Local Data
Almon in Capital

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special) ) David Almon of Albany, solicitor of the Eighth circuit and widely known law yer, spent Friday in Montgomery Dur ing the day ffe conferred with Governor Henderson and Attorney General Thig- pen. He said there was no significance attached to his visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
Secures Laborers

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special.)-Af CT confering with the United States em- ployment bureau. l.. V. Vaught, agent for the Chckasaw Shipbuilding company at Mobile, left Montgomery Friday with a large number of laborers. The recruiting of laborers was approved by the govern nent agency. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
WHITE SOX GET STAR
 OF NAVAL NINE
By Associated Press

Chicago. January 3-William Stewart. q years old, of Boston. right-hand pitcher, who won 16 and lost only one game while playing with Jack Barry s navy team last season, was signed to- night by the Chicago Americans. He had a batting average of .sSS for IT games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
MAN MAKES CUSHION OF OWN BODY TO
 SAVE LIFE OF MATE
By Associated Press

Houston, Tex, January 3.--I. A. Harris, an engineer helper on an oil lease at Humble, Tex, mare human cushion of himself and saw ed his mates life today when N. R. Mckay, fireman, caught his clothing on an engine shaft and was being whiriea through the air.
 Harris interpOsed his body be- tween Mckay and the concrete floor and lessened the impact of the helpless fireman until others could stop the engine. Mckay's shoulder was broken and Harris was badly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
FOURTEEN AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, Tenn, January 3.-With five inches of snow on the ground and temperature registering IA above zero at o'clock tonight, this section is m the grip of the first real wintry weather of the season. Tennessee river is rising rapidly and the forecast is that it will pass the flood stage here by Sunday morning. Back waters are already spreading over low places in the south ern section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
GORGEOUS DECORATIONS

Rome, January B. (Havas.) .)-From early morning there was lively animation throughout the city. There was a parade of troops returning from the front, which brought forth warm demonstrations. Par ticularly enthusiastic was the greeting given the troops from the Piave front.
 The city was gorgeously decorated with Italian, American and allied flags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
By Associated Press

Paris. January 3.-Herbert C. Hoov- CT United States food administrator, today gave out the following state ment on the food situation in Europe: Since my arrival in Europe I have been cooperating with the officials of the allied governments in an investigs. tion of tho food situation, more partic- ularly in the liberated regions We have made some investigation of con- fGitions in Germany, but are not yet prepared to come to any definite con- clusionS.
 The population of Germany cer tainly has enough stocks of food to carry on for awhile. with the excep- tion of fat supplies, which are dn- doubtedly very short and are develop ing some condition of disease and a great deal of social discontent.
 'The determination of conditions and measures necessary to relieve the lio- erated territories, however, must be our first concern. These territories comprise Belgium. northern France, Trentino, Serbia. Montenegro, Ru- mania, Czecho-S -Slovakia, Jugo-Slavia, Poland and Finland and the Baltic states of Russia; and Armenia and Syria, comprising altogether popula- tions aggregating probably 125,000, 900 DersoDs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
NASHVILLE SEWERS

Nashville, January 3.-The temperature took decided drop here today reaching IA degrees above zero this afternoon Rising temperature is predicted for to- morrow light snow fell here this morning, but melted quickly, the ground containing quite a little moisture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Alabama and Mississppi-Fair Satur- day and Sunday; slowly rising tempera- ture.
 Georgia-Fair Saturday. colder in southeast; Sunday fair, rising tempera- ture. Tennessee-Fa Fair Saturday and probably Sunday, rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
50 MEN TRAPPED
 IN MINE SHAFT
By Associated Press

Cherokee, kan.. January <. Fifty men are trapped in the No. shaft of the Hamilton CeaI com pany. The tipple and the chute are burning. Dynamite Is being used in an effort to stay the flames un- til the men can be taken out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
A. L. Walker Wins

Pinehurst, N. C., January S.--Arthur L.. Walker. Jr, of the Richmond Country club, medalist of the annual midwinter Pinehurst golf tournament, defeated W. E. Truesdall of Garden City three and one in today's final round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04

Mrs. Lillian Moore WinfeId-News has reached Birmingham of the death of Mrs. Lillian Moore Winfield of Vii
 mona, Miss, the second daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Richard Y. Moore of Columbus, Miss Mrs. Winfield was taken sick early last week, but was not considered dangerously i'll until last Sunday. She died at o'clock Tuesday morning with acute Bright,s disease. the funeral services being held on New Years day. The de- ceased was a devout Christian and a member of the First Methodist church of Columbus. She was hon. ored and esteemed by host of friends for her beauty, sweetness and kindness. She is survived by her husband, MT. Leigh Winfield of Wi mona; her parents, MT. and Mrs. R, Y. Moore of Columbus, two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Dixon of Columbus and Mrs Guy M Nation of this city; a brother, MT. Henry l.. Moore of Atlas, Tex, and numerous other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04

Mrs. Mary Hnrdy-Aged 34, died of pneumonia in Little Rock, Ark, at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs. Holwells She is survived by her parents and a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
WARMER WEATHER PROMISED

Chicago, January 3-The cold snap will be broken by tomorrow night in the
 whole territory west of the Mississippi
 river as well as Illinois, according to the weather forecaster tonight
 With a minimum of below zero in Chicago today two deaths were attributed to the cold.
 Although there was no relief from the severity which reached such figures as 35 degrees below zero in Mitchell, S. D.,
 and from l5 to 20 degrees below in Me-
 braska, the temperature is expected to rise slowly tomorrow in the western half of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-04
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

and white cow stIayed from 1928 5th ave, N. Woodlawn, Friday morning; one horn slipped I from 1928 5th ave. N.. Woodlawn. 7s2: liberal reward.