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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
WILL RECONSIDER STEEL PRICES F
 GOOD REASONS ARE
 PRESENTED BOARD
Chairman Peek Issues State ment Denying Report That Board Planned to Stand
 Pat on Prices as
 Agreed Upon
By Associated Press

Washington, April 4.-Re- vised steel prices arranged by the industrial board of the de- partment of commerce in con ference with the producers will be reconsidered if the board Is shown "good and sufficient reasons for doing so."
 Chairman George N. Peek issued the following statement, the latest de- velopment in the controversy arising from the refusal of the railroad admir- istration to accept the prices on the ground that they were right.
 q have never said or Intimated that the industrial board would stand pat on the prices formulated with the steel industry, no matter what obtec- .tions were brought by. other depart mcnts.' shown good and sufficient reason for doing so, the board will re- consider. With wisdom it could par sue no other course"
 Conferences which were to have start ed today between the board and repte-
  were delayed because of absence from Washington of one of the railroad Administrations representatives, but tt is considered certain that discussions will begin next week in an effort to reach an agreement, The entire policy of the board also is to undergo re- consideration, the principal question being whether prices shall continue 10 be announced as a basis for public pur- chases or only as the basis on which the government win do its buying. A number of officials object to the for mer course as bordering on llegal price fixing.
 Acceptance of the uniform prices was put squarely up to the navy de- partment today. When bids were op- ened. all were found to be based on the prices announced by the industrial board Department officials declared the principle of Uniform prices had neither been accepted or rejected
 The shipping board reinterated its acceptance of the new steel prices as a basis for future contracts. but U was pointed out that yards have bought steel for many months ahead and that few new contracts were be- ing let opinion was expressed. how ever, that the new and lower prlcs would stimulate shipbuIldinE. Statements attributed to mambers. of the Southern Pine assocjat iorN thar they had declined proposal ofp the industrial board to enter into as~prica agreement were answered by Char man Peek, who said representatives of industry have never been invited to enter into a price agreement, but have been invited to cooperate with the iE- dustrial board in an effort to. stabi- lize prices by getting industry volun- tarily to make prices as low as present cost and labor conditions will justify Mir. Peek made public a letter from J F. Rhodes. secretary-manager of the association, transmitting resolution in which the association endorsed the general purpose of the plan of Secre- tary Redfield in creating the indus trial board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
How President C Communicated With Huns Before Armistice

equally daring German spy operations, MT, Ripley imagines, fitted through the minds of operators who were not ''on the inside" of President Wilson's plan.
 Almost immediately there flashed back from the Nauen station the pat ronizing comment:
 Your signals arc fine. old man.
 Then the New Brunswick operator began sending President Wilson's first message to the German people. couched in plain, terse English, and informing them that no peace negotiations could be considered until William Hohenzol- Tern had stepped down and out.
 From that time until the signing of the armistice. MT, Ripley said. the Pres ident maintained direct wireless com- munication with Germany. couching all his messages in plain English, which the allied governments could pick up by wireless and giving the texts to the American public as soon as the mes- sages had been sent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Summary of the News

1-NO change in Presidcnt's condition. Rainbow division awaiting order to entraln.
 Belgtum's case laid before ocnfer-
 ence.
 May rec0nsider steel prices. 2-Overfl0w crowd 1t Baptfst Eet-
 together meeting. 3-Grand opera given enthusiastic re-
 cepti0n. @Edttoria1. S-Resolution favorins e25 ,OOO 600 bond
 tissue for state ht hways adopted. Women chairmen 1lRn campaign
 for Victory Loan. 6-SpOrts. s-DOIfy DaIrymplc. s-Social. eBcssemer news.  cosnmissionI has no jsEras-
 diction over Southqrn elgaues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Systematic Pillage
 of St. Quentin by
 Germans Admitted
By Associated Press

Brussels April 4.-(French Wire less.)-The city of St, Quentin, France, was systematically pillaged by the Germans during their occupation, ac- cording to evidence given by Cor man soldier named Giessen, Belgian war office communication says Gfes- sen. who served in the 18th Germdn infantry regiment, has been arrested at CaIcar. in the occupied section of Rheinish Prussia.
 Ciiessen declared that the city was divided into districts and each distr.ct was given to one regiment in which to operate. Each regiment detailed d company to carry out the work of gathering the plunder. Giessen sdii that he sent to- his home cohsid : erable amount of booty, haVlng re- ceived permission to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
EARLY RETURN OF
 DUTCH SHIPS PLAN
By Asseciated Prsss

New York. April 4 Negotiations for the early return to their owners of the SI Dutch ships which were requsitioned by the United States in March of last year are in progress, and it was said here to- day by an officer of the shipping board that delivery may be under way by May f. representative here of one of the large Dutch lines said he had been ad- v.sed from Washington that proposi- ton with reference to the time, terms and manner of delivery. had been cabled by the shipping board to the allied mari time transport council in London.
 The Dutch ships now in use by the | nted States for war emergency pur- poses aggregate 533,010 deadweight tons. for which the Dutch owners have received monthly compensation of approximate iy s4000,OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
GLAD TO BE LOCKED
 UP FOR PROTECTION
By Associated Press

New York, April 4.-To protect hih from attack by sangsters, Chief Cf.y Magistrate William McAdoo today committed Rubin Whitman, 22-year- old candy salesman. to the house of detention pending his appearance in court to testify against six alleged hbldup men charged with assaulting and robbing him. Whitman gave vigorous assent to the proposed action when asked if he was willing to be incarcerated for safe keeping
 You no doubt will be approached by man who will try to buy you off, restore your property, and if you re- fuse will threaten to beat you and kill you" said Magistrate McAdoo.
 "I think you need protection. l un- derstand you are willing to be voiun- tarily committed to the house of de- tention where you will be safer"
 When Whitman nodded assent the court committed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
INTERVIEW WITH
 BILL AUTHENTIC,
 CABLES BEGBIE

New York. April 4.---The New York Times issued the following statement tonight:
 ''Harold BegbIc, whose account of the German cx-kaiscr's opinion cabIed from Amerongcn and pub Itshed on Sunday evoked the de- pial from Count Csrios Bcntinck that Mir. Besbic had an interview with the former Emperor or any authorization to pu0Ifsh the 'ifm- eror's' views cabIed today to the New York Times:
 "'I stand by every work | wrote in my AmeronGen dIspatch.'
 "sHAROLD BEGBIE.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
By Associated PTesA

Paris, April 4.-Pensions to dis abted soldiers and for widows and orphans will bc included in the bill to Germany for reparatien. The peace conference leaders have de- cided that such relief to individuals for losses and suhfcrings during the war will be a proper charge under tho armisticc provisions.
 The reparation of losses to the civilian population will constitute a very considerable proportion of the s5O,OOO. .0O0. 600, the amount of the reparntfon bill as now approx imately estimated.
 In the case of Great Britain the pension bill will probably constitute the largest item of the total claim. It is understood that the United States will not lodge any claim un- der this head. Americans being cov- cred by the American soldiers in- surance system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
ev A,,oo,.,.d prss,

New York, April 4.--The story of how President Wilson broke diplomatic precedent on october 20. 1918. by di- rect barley with the Germans was told here today by c. NJ. Ripley. a wireless specialist of the General Electric com pany.
 It was exactly at noon on October 20, Mir. Ripley said, when an operator in the naval wireless station at New Brunswick startled American and all lied government wireless operators with the call
 ..Poz- -POz- POz-De NEE"
 Translated, the call meant that "NF'F." the New Brunswick station. was calling "POz," the German gov ernment wireless station at Nauen. Visions of daring treachery on the part of some naval wireless operator or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
FIRST 42D TROOPS LEAVE AHRWE|LER
 SUNDAY MORNING
 FOR INFLAMMATION
Personnel on First Train to Consist of Headquarters Staff and Smaller Units. Complete Division
 Returning
Ry Associafad prpss


 Washington, April 4.-As- signment of the complete Forty-second (Rainbow) di- vision to early convoy home was announced today by the war department.
 There is serious doubt wheth- CT the Rainbow division can be paraded as a division II. ', ..-- ington or elsewhere, Secretary Baker said today, because of the difficulty oi lail,,.4o d. units at near the same time.
 MOVEMENT STARTS SUNDAY
 By Associated Press
 Coblenz, Thursday, April 3.-The Forty second division is all packed up and awaiting the final order ''all aboard for home.' The first train with troops from this division on board is scheduled to leave Ahrweiler Sunt.ay morning. The personnel on this train will consist of the division headquarters staff and sev- eral smaller units. Two trains will leave Sunday afternoon and four daily there after for six days. The transportation Pofficers figure on an average time sched- ule from the Rhine to Brest of 50 hours.
 Official cognizance has been taken by the Third army of the increased spirit of enmity shown by civilians against Americans in the occupied area. Thurs day's intelligence summary says of this conditions:
 There is considerable feeling against our strict enforcement of the civilian cir culation reguiation.. Tha summary adds further along:
 This is especially so with reference to the circulation on the left bank of the Rhine between the several occupied ter ritories.''
 Regarding bolsheyism and the opinions of civilians in the occupied area the summary says:
 'The general idea is that bolshevlsm will die of it's own accord and satis- faction is expressed that it cannot make headway in the American zone. While recognizing that the inhabitants owe the quiet in the. region to the American troops, it is evident that the population has no really friendly spirit for our sol diers."
 The Third army has granted special permission to a number of congressnien to address such O. their constituents as they find among the divisions in the oc- cupied zone The congressman have ar rived at Coblenz for a several days visi. with the bridgehead troops.
 Representative Julius Kahn Of Califor- mia, arrived in CoblenZ this morning, after having visited the battlefeds.
 Other congressman who arrived during the day were Hatton w. Summers of Texas, Addison T. Smith of Idaho C. W. Ramsayer of Iowa, William w. Hastings of Oklahoma, John e. Baker of Cali fornia. James r. Glynn of Connecticut, Ladslas Lazaro of Louisiana, Burton l.. French of Idaho, William A. Ashbrook of Ohio, and William K. Green of Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
By Associated Press

Paris, April 4.-Belgium s case has been laid before the peace conference by the most distinguished advocate Bel gium could have chosen. King Albert has been i'll Paris for the past three days, and in numerous conferences with the representatives of the great powers he has outlined the needs of his country and told of the steps that must be taken immediately if Belgium is to be restored.
 King Albert has had long conversations with President Wilson. Col. Edward M. House, Premier Clemenceau and David Lloyd George. These conversations led up to his appearance before the council of four today.
 A member of the Belgian peace delega-
 
 tion told the Associated Press today that, King Albert told the council might be summa rized thus
 The time of promises has passed. If Belgium is to live the council must act"
 THREE VITAL QUESTIONS
 The Associated Press is able to sta ie that three questions of vital immediate importance to the establishment or Belgium, financially, economically and politically, were discussed. The first question was the immediate advance to Belgium of about 10,000,000 franIs; the second. the exportation to Belgium from England and the United States of raw materials, and the third, the cession to Belgium of the left bank of the LEscaut river and the Lemberg peninsula.
 The first item represents the value of German marks left in circulation in Belgium. After the departure of the Germans the ministry of finance sent out an urgent call to holders of the marks to deposit them in the banks. The amount was estimated to. be about 1000, 1000, 900, and it had been the gov ernment's intention to redeem them at the par value of one franc 25 centimes. Belgium was not prepared for the avalanche of marks that resulted. Eight billion marks passed through the bank windows into the vaults. The banks were unable to redeem this amount of paper, and depositors were merely given receipts, stating that certain amount of marks were held to their credit until such time as finan- cial arrangements could be made .o reimbuse them.
 The payment of an immediate in demnity by Germany was relied upon to enable repay yment for these deposits. The indemnity thus far has failed to materialize. Depositors. cannot draw against these credits. with the result that some 10000, ,OO0.0 francs are idle, as the banks are paying no interest on such deposits
 The importation of raw materials IS said to be indispensable to the retriev- ing of Belgium from the economic standpoint.
 The correspondent has just returned from an extended trip in Belgium. Everywhere he found manufacturers complaining of the situation arising from the fact that while the Americans and British permit exportation into Belgium of manufactured articlts they thus far have failed to export into Bell gium raw materials which would per- init of industries resuming work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
DEEPLY DROPS DEAD
 OF HEART FAILURE
By Associated Press

Montgomery, April 4.-Peter +. DiffIy, we'll known Montgomery man, dropped dend this afternoon from heart failure.
 As an engineer on the Mont somery street car company In 1888 he invented an electric trolley for the propulsion of the conn panyx cars, which proved suc- cess. However, the invention was never patented. At the time of his death he was president of large wholesale cOnfectiOn cOm- pnpy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
ANNUAL GATHERING STATE EDUCATORS
 CLOSES AT MOBILE
Closing Session Featured by Address by State Superin- tendent DOwell and Dr.
 George Denny

Mobile, April 4.-tSpecial.D
 annual convention of the Alabama
 Educational association came to .
 close with the business session
 which was featured by the annual
 address of Spright DowelI. state
 superiutendent of education, and
 that Of Prof. George II. Denny, prcsi-
 dent of the University of Alabama,
 who spoke on ''rhc Next step in
 Our Educational Proxrammc.-
 Many teachers will leave the city to- morrow morning for Chickasaw at the invitation of the Chickasaw Shipbuild- ing company. Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the Mobile Shipbuilding com pany will stage a launching for the del egation.
 Friday afternoons session was given over to the consideration of miscel- laneous topics by group of 1O-min- ute sneakers. Miss Rosa Strickland principal of the Powell school of Bir- ming. spoke on the subject of War Sayigs; Leon c. Palmer, general sec retary Alabama Sunday School asso- citation, spoke on religious education Dr. Thomas II. Haines, national com on mental hygiene, received an extension of the 1O-minute period that he might tell of the need for train ing the feeble minded of Alabama. Mrs James R. Hagan. president of the Ala bama Federation of Women's clubs spoke on music as an elective study in the public schools; Dr. J. II. Phillips asked the support of the Alabama teachers for the National Educational association in it's fight for better sal aries for teachers.
 Friday morning the convention heard addresses by Dr. Charles X. Prosser.
 tContisued on Page Tws)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
To Reject Proposal

New York, April 4.-Members of the marine hoisting engineers union voted today 10 reject a proposal of the New York Boat owners asso- citation for separate settlement Iii the harbor strike being conducted by the marine workers affiliation. At strike headquarters it was declared the lighter captains yiion. which re gently accepted a seIarate settlement offer. would vote ton1crrow on pfo- posal to rescind its hction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
ssDunno," Says Doughboy
 When Asked How He Won the D. s. Cross
By Associated Pres.

New York, April 4.-Private Edgar Pennington, a rangy rancher from AL tus, Okla, of Company k. S3Ith infan- try regiment. today came home on the cruiser Frederick, wearing the D. s. c.
 What did you get that for?" he was asked.
 1T dunnos' responded the rancher soi- dier.
 Didn't you do somethings'
 Did my duty" was the sententious rejoinder.
 'Anything special?"
 Nope" 7. Didn't yop capture any machine guns. rescue any wounded men. or. --
 'Oh. yes. rescued four officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
AGREEMENT NEAR

London, April 4.-British Wireless Serv- ice)-The Paris correspondent of tha Daily Telegraph wires that he is able to state on the highest authority that by next Sunday complete agreement will have been reached by the council of four.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
Page Sends Resignation

Washington. April 4.-Chares R. Page of San Francisco, one of the members of the shipping board, has forwarded his resignation to President Wilson. At the request of the President however. 1t was decided today that Mir. Page would con tinue as member of the board for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
IN BED WITH SEVERE COLD; PHYSICIAN REGARDS
 CONDITION SERIOUS
Other Doctors Not Called and Services of No Nurses SOlicited-Mrs. Wilson
 Remains at Hus-
 band s Bedside
CONDITION UNCHANGED
By Associated Press

Paris, April IA bulletin com corning President Wilson's condition was issued at o'clock this cvcn- ing. It says:
 ''President Wilson's condition is virtually unchanged, hut he had comfortable day mad secured needed rest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
FOCH EXPECTED TODAY
 Ry Asseclated Rreaa

Paris, April 4.-Marshal Foch is expected to arrive from Spa tomorrow. No word has yet been received in Paris respecting the negotiations with the Germans over the proposals to land Polish troops at Danzig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
NECESSARY STEPS ID SAVE COUNTRY
 ARE OUTLINED BY
 KING OF BELGIUM
King Albert Appears Before Council of FOurAfter Hav- ing Long Conversations
 With PresidentWilsOn
 and Allied Premiers
TREATY READY WEDNESDAY
3y Associated Press

Paris, April 4.-Thc opinion was expressed tonight by responsible British authority that the peace treaty would he ready for signing by Wednesday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-05
By Associated Press

Paris. April 4.-ReassurinE news from President Wilson's bedside was sent to the peace delegates this evening. although the news indi- cated that the Presidents condi- ton was such as to make it advisa- bIe that he remain in his room at least for tomorrow.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-06-13
NEWS FROM ROUTON

Albert Routon and brother-in-law
Mr.. Taylor of near Huntingdon visit
cd their grandfather Mr. J. n. Rou-
ton last Tuesday and Wednesday,
Frank Anderson visited relatives
here Wednesday,
Lee Bowden and daughter Mabel,
Visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Routon
thursday.
Miss Verde Wiseman entertained
Ire young people of this community
Thursday evening in honor of her
brother Clint, who is just home from
France He left Friday for Texas
where he has employment.
Edward Cunningham was the cues
of W. W. Hardison in Paris last
week
J, w. Hurt and ]. F Fleeman spent
Saturday night in the home of S.
II. Cunningham.
Miss Rode Lee of Nashville is the
guest of relatives in this communi-
ty
The young people enjoyed a musi-
cal entertainment at Mr.. Hardy Wat
ford's on Saturday night.
Miss Mona Buoy and Miss Rodie
Lee were visitors in Paris last Satur-
day.
Mrs. T. L, Buoy is improving at
this writing.
Frank Greer and Fred Williams
visited in the home of S. H. Cunning
ham Thursday evening.
| Misses Verde Wiseman and Mary
dayes visited in the home of T. L.
Buoy Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Davis have
moved from Routon to Mrs. Frank
Davis near Vandyck. We regret to
give up our good neighbors but well
come Mr., and Mrs, Clarence Lindsey
who have moved into the house va
Gated by them.
Mrs. Nan Steele spent the week
end with her sister Mrs. Buoy.
Allen VanCleave visited relatives
here Sunday.
Roland Routon spent last week
with his father J. H. Routon.
Mrs. Mollie Bushart is visiting her
father, J, H. Routon this week.
Dave Steele and Miss Verna Pee
bles motored to Paris Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Dillahunty were
guests of Mr.. John and Miss Mary
Patterson Sunday afternoon. They
Il motored to Gum Springs and at
tended the Children's Day exercis-
IS.
Mr.. Walters, Mrs. Major Potter
Thurmond Harris sang at Routon
Sunday evening,
Martin Watkins visited in the home
of 7. L. Buoy Sunday.
Rob Buoy and Elliott Cunningham
were in Paris Sunday.
Morris Landlord of Paris visited
in the home of T. L. Buoy last Sun
day.
Frank Greer and daughter Ethel
visited in the home of B. F. Crowder
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Joyner and Mr.. !
and Mrs. B. f. Crowder went car
riding Sunday
Robert Wright visited in Henry on
Sunday.
Andy VanCleave visited his brother
Walter, Sunday.
Ebert Routon visited in the home
Of W. L. Neal Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Steele are the
proud parents of a fine boy,
/, Mrs. Andy VanCleave who has
been i'll is reported better at this
writing.
Mrs. Hattie Neal who has been
at the bedside of her grandmother
Tor the past three weeks returned to
her home Sunday.
Miss Matte Lee Bowden who has
been in school in Nashville has re-
turned home to spend her vacation.
Marvin Cameron and sister Queen
lie visited in the home of John Dilla-
hunty Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bushart and
children visited relatives at Henry
Sunday. ..
Gussie Walker from Huntingdon |
is visiting her sister Miss Fredda Wal |
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-06-13
ASSERTS CHANGE
NOW EVIDENCED
I'm Like a Different Woman, Since
Using Trutona, Mrs. Thomp-
son Says.

paducah, KY, June 12th.--Mrs, C.
F. Thompson, as years old, a, well
known Paducah woman, Of no S.
Fifth street, is among tbsflarge num-
Der of local residents @ho are saying
they feel like different persons"
since taking Truy6na.
81 had suffepSd from catarrh affec-
ton of the had, nose and eyes for
several yaaF," Mrs. Thompson said.
"Mucus would accumulate in my
throat until my head and nose would
become terribly stopped up. My eyes
were usually infamed and would
water until I'd be almost frantic.
Il feel like a different woman since
taking Trutona. My head doesn't
buzz and ring as it did before and
my nose and head are not stopped up
anymore. The inflammation and wat
ering of my eyes is also greatly i'm
proved. Trutona has been the first
medicine to give me relief, although
I'd tried many before, and ! highly
recommend it to those sugering from
catarrhal troubles as | did" .,
Trutona is now being introduced
end explained in Paris by the Cooper
Drug Company. adv