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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
TAX|CAB DRIVER IS HELD UP AND ROBBED
Soldier and Sweetheart Hire Taxi, Tie Driver Hand and
 Foot and Rob Him

l. A. Taylor, a taxicab driver, was held up and robbed last night by a young sol dier and his girl, according to the state ments made to the police authorities. He stated that the couple hired him to drive them to Ensley. and that when they got to Owenton, the soldier compelled him to stop, and after binding him hand and foot. robbed him of s27 and then drove off with his automobile.
 'The couple approached me at Second avenue and Twentieth street about Il o'clock said Taylor, and told me that they wanted to ride around. After they were in the automobile they asked to be driven to Ensley. When we had reached neck of woods about midway between Birmingham and Ensley, the man asked me to look back. When i did so I was looking into the barrel of pistol was told to stop the car and ordered to get out. When did so, the man handed the girl the gun and told her to hold 1t on me, and if I moved to shoot. "He then took the key to my car, or dered me to walk into the woods, ana after we had gone distance of about so yards, they tied my hands and my rect and laid me down beside tree After this the man asked me TOT tho telephone number of a friend in Bir- minghanl, that he might call, who would remove me from the woods. I gave him two numbers which the girl took down on a piece of paper After this they thanked me. The girl threw me kiss and they quietly left.
 After struggling for sometime re- leased my feet, walked to the car line. When a car came along I boarded it and
 the conductor released my hands, and l came on to town"
 Taylor gave good description of the couple and says he can identify them any yNhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
RUNDOWN CONDITION FROM ''FLO' Had a Catarrhal Cold, Ac- companied With Nasty " Cough RELIEF IN SHORT TIME Since Taking Lung-Vita Has
 Materially Increased \
 in Weight

"On the Il tn of December, 1918, be- gan using Lung-yita. At that time I was in a rundown condition, having had the flu" that was epidemic here. and was suffering from a catarrhal cold, lac- companied by nasty cough My appe- tite was not good and my powers of endurance had been lessened," says MT. J. A. McDougald, a well-known. busi- ness man of Little Rock, Ark. who lives at 524 West Second street, that city.
 ''In a very short time l began to feel the effects of the Lung-Vita,in the di- unfinished cough, better rest at night. better appetite, better assimilation, and more strength. I am now entirely free of cough, have a splendid appetite and have gained materially in weight. My complexion shows the poisons have been eliminated from my system. and I feel first-class."
 Most druggists and dealers handle Lung-Vita but if yours won't supply you write Nashville Medicine Co, Nash ville Tenn, for free booklet.---Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
SUITS REJOICE

St. Louis, March 27-News that wom- an suffrage had been recognized by the proposed league of nations as told in an Associated Press dispatch reached the annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage association here just after the close of the after noon session, but it quickly passed from delegate to delegate and there was general rejoicing.
 Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president
 of the national association, was the first to see the dispatch, and declared "it is wonderful. Suffrage is recognized
 the world over. It could not be other wise"
 pr. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the national association, declared:
 Tt is splendid. People of the United States will understand what democracy means by the time the peace conference gets through and recognizes the serv- ices of women. Not only recognizes the service but their intellectual counsel and experience. The world moves. The United States must hurry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
JEFFERSON BANK
 ID PAY DIVIDEND
Dep0sitOrs Resolve That } Per Cent Shall Be Paid.
 Banks Condition

Depositors representing s424,s2o.5t of the $662,0o0 still due on savings account by the Jefferson County bank, put through a resolution last night at a meeting in the courthouse. calling upe~ the state superintendent of banks to declare dividend of per cent.
 The resolution was presented by Jo- seph Gluck, seconded by John w. ONeill, and passed by unanimous vote This will be the first dividend declared on savings since the bank failed in 1915. The depositors also expressed it as their sense that a dividend of , per cenl should be declared whenever an amount to pay such dividend was in possession of the bank.
 D. F. Greene, superintendent of state banks, was present and made an ad- dress. W. w. Crawford, in charge of the defunct institution, made a state ment relative to the condition of the bank,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
THOUSANDS REACH
 CHARLESTON ON }
 SHIPS YESTERDAY
(Continued from Page OneJ

Nine more trains are to follow tomor row bringing the troops who did not de bark today These men are all to De mustered out, officers say, one Wee'> from tomorrow.
 Governor Cooper tonight in telegram to Major General O'Ryan of the twenty seventh division in New York. urged that he and his staff come to Ct'umpil and help welcome the Thirtieth next Monday. Governor Cooper returned from New York today, where he went to Joln in the welcome to the Twenty seventh division which was trained at camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, $. C.
 Next Monday has been designated ios the parade in Columbia of the units or the Thirtieth division which are to De mustered out at Camp Jackson. lnVi- tations have been sent to Winthrop cor lege. Clemson college and the Cltaoei for inc students of those institutions to come to Columbia Monday TOT the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28


 The league of nations covenant w'i od interwoven with the treaty ot pea ",. rsiect the Senate must either Tatify u ea. ol "a it, Tn the event the Senate reiuses ,.,,1 eU ratify the treaty. President l.sor ,sd accept a nomination for another e'ttA tla @, will sweep the country like NAi''"9 cyclone. .,..e, +be six
 The democratic party. during tne s.A ;.N years it has been in power has .o credit a record of matchless Voii''i
 achievement and efficienc5' ,.-,,,,, ,,,st ted
 The peace pact will be 1 coll9unil',,S nitil the with every dispatch, consistent Wltn ene manifold and intricate pToo4eii'7
 ing the conference. ;,, +be
 When I referred in my speech III tne banquet hall of the Waldort-AsCeori,. ~, .t' which occasion I spoke with Mir sroIa1 Everett of England, to cIoseI n1sau Ailsa., Saxon alliance, and stated that "oouto~ ,'. Wilson and Lloyd George were l,o 1'4 +ho the greatest living statesmen, ,,s the greatest statesmen that ever i..,;o,,ad great audience of the most aiell's naen of +be east paid me the comphment of making randemonium reigm ull''. us,,Ia of f, order by the chairman. The peop'e os this country want closer trlenosliIp +Iaa a better understanding with tnose eit, sneak our tongue, and etforts to pi .i,, dice this country against EHsl"'iu utterly fail. ,,r;ne bacl,
 President Wilson is going to orlhs paoH q treaty of peace which, TOT patl p, ,.t,, and benefits for the peoples ol lTe oia,a- will be more wonderful than t,'Ii,,,e .tT than lion of Independence, more suplilile tila' 1, even that immortal document, the COT stit,Ition of the United States ahd wne he does. the Senate, now apparen.ly nG tile, will ratify it with Ae"'
 unprecedented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
DEATHS

James Clemmons, Jr.--Aged Is, died while aboard Twentieth street loop car Wednesday night. Funeral serv- ices will be held at the residence, 11l3 Twelfth avenue, south, this aft ernoon at o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery
 The pallbearers will be: David Knight on, Willie Milligan, James Armstrong, William Fruttticher. Harry Robinson, and Allison Amant.
 Mrs. Myrtle Davenport--Aged S9, died at the residence, at Wylam, at 630 o'clock last night. Funeral services will be announced later. She is sur vived by her husband, c. B. Daven- port, and. one daughter, Helen Daven- port.
 Mrs. Margaret Dean-Aged ST, died at the residence at Mount Pinson yes- terday afternoon. Funeral services and interment will take place at Mount Pinson this afternoon the hour to be announced later. Matteo Cerosa-Aged "A, died at local infirmary March 24. Funeral services were conducted from Johns chapel yesterday afternoon at o'clock, with interment ill Elmwood
 Mrs. Fannie May DOrix--Aged 35, died at local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains will be sent to Knox vile this morning by Johns, Mrs. Birdie B. Winfrey-Aged 30, died at a local .nfirmary yesterday morn ing. Funeral services from the res idepce, 1910 Twenty-fourth street, north, this morning at 10:3o o'clock, with interment in Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
SOLDIERS MAIL
Postmaster Smyer Gives Instructions
 as to Soldiers Addresses

Postmaster R. B. Smyer has receives information from the department al Washington asking all persons writing to soldiers who are still in France to mark letters: Please forward, Addressee ir France"
 In many instances soldiers had been kept in France to look after property and various things, after their divisions had been sent back to the United States When mail addressed to members of thls division is received, it is usually helo until the index cards are received, but n mail is marked as above stated. an ef- tort will be made to locate the man This will abolish the long delay in wait ing for the cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Billiard Champion Takes
 Lead Over Challenger
By Associated Press

Detroit March 21-Alfred De oro' 'ii7 worlds three-cushion billiard champio"' took a lead of 16 points over Gus Copulos' the challenger, in the first block or the's l5O-point match for the title here tonlght- Tonights play went 6e innings and Copu' los scored S4 points while the champion made 50. De Orc maintained an advan- tage of 10 points or more all the way after the tenth inning. De Orc made hlsls run of and Copulos A. Their average IS .157 and 5l5 respectively. Play Will con tinue through Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Seek No Further /! You Have It Here! Know What You Take
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 Al uric acid destroyer. striking as it does. directly at the cause. disso!ving the uric acid ins the blood. produces great benefit in eases of oYns estion or he kidneys. bladder troubles. sciatica. .iumbago, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Posse Securing Woods
 for Unknown Negro
ssy Associated Press

Gulfportl Miss. March 27.-sheflie Clarke and a large force of deputies are scourins the woods in the vicinity Of Lyman, Miss, for an unknown neg" who choked woman resident or "o..n~ am Miss. yesterday morning. little ch;,d of the woman entered the kitchen when the negro was attacking the moth CT and ran out to alarm the neighoors. The negro took to the swamp. Lates- information today was that the negro was still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
FEELS FINE" ON WAKING FROM A
 NAP OF 3 WEEKS
bv Associated Press

Eaton Rouge, La, March N.-AIbert Breaux, 16 years old, today awoke from what physicians described as sleeping sickness after being in a state of coma three weeks. Breaux, who was nourished with liquid food through a tube. said he felt fine.'
 Physicians say the youth has not lost in weight and that his general physical condition is improved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Liberty Bonds Owned
 by Banks Part of
 Capital, Court Holds
By Associated Press


 Lincoln Neb, March 2T.-Liberty Bonds owned by national banks can not be deducted from the valuations of the banks capital stock when valua- ton is fixed for state taxation pur- poses, the supreme court held today, in passing on test case appealed from Aurora, Neb. The government, which intervened in the case, will carry the question to the United States supreme court, it is understood. The govern ment contended Liberty Bonds could not be subject to either direct or indi- rect taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Anti-TObaccO Drive
 Report Is Denied
By Associated Press

By AssocIated Press
 New York March 27.-Emphatic denial of reports that the Anti-Saloon League of New York was planning an anti-tobac- co campaign was made tonight by Will liam Fl. Anderson. superintendent of the organization.
 ''The Anti-Saloon league,'' said MT Anderson, has absolutely nothing to do with any such movement and has never contemplated any activity against tobac- co and will not engage in any anti-tobac- co movement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Two Fabricated Steel
 Freighters Launched
Rx Associated Press

Newark, March 27.-The fabricated steel freighters Knoxville and Louisville Bridge was launched at the Sub- marine Boat corpoi ation yards here to- day, A delegation of Knoxville, Tenn, citizens, headed by T. A. Wright, chair man of the Liberty Loan committee, whose successful activities won for the city the right to name one of the ves- gels, witnessed the launching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Belgian Corps Will
 Take Part in Parade
By Associated Ppess

Brussels, March 26.-(Wednesday.) A special corps of Belgian soldiers. at the invitation of the United States government, will visit the United States to take part in parades in the principal cities. The corps will be com posed of platoon of grenadiers, one of chasseurs and one of infantrymen, and will be under the command of Major Dirk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Army Instructors
 Ordered to Gordon
By Associated Press

Montgomery, March 27.--Army or ders. the text of which were received here today order First Lieut.. Olin G. Reineger, John H. Hill and James Cor don to report for service at Camp Cor don
 The officers have been serving as student army instructors at Alabama olytechnic, Howard college and Tal- ladega college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
British Steamer Disabled a,, Asenoioted. Prees

Wilmington, N. c, March N.-Local agents were advised today that the Brit fsh steamer Korona, with passengers and cargo from the West Indies bound to New York, is disabled at sea and in tow of the United States coast guard steam CT Seminole. She is expected to arrive in Wilmington tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Rheumatism

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 Sent by mail on receipt or 50c
 On sale in Birmingham at Norton's Drug Store, Wholesale distributors fol Aiabama, Doster- -NorthinSton Drug Co. Biymingham.--Ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
SITUATION DISTURBING
 tsA hraG0

Paris, March 27,--Peace conference circles were disturbed today over the paradoxical situation in the eastern Adriatic. Almost simultaneously with the Italian action in lifting the block ade in that region, the Serbian press published decree prohloitlng inPorta tion from and exportation to Italy, thus nullifyins the Italian action. Details Of the situation have not yet reached Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Hieden Works Sold
ay As.oc;a,sd Press

By ASsUcIat6d FIess .,
 Garfield, N. J.. March 2.-The Hieden Chemical Words here, for which repre- sentatives of the alien property custodian ast month refused a bid of $6O5.OO0, were sold at auction today for sl,oOo,ooO to Alan Ryan, son of Thomas F. Ryan, NeW York financier The property will not be turned over, however, until Alien Proper ty Custodian Garvin approves the sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Strangler Lewis Wins
 With HeadlOck Hold
By Associated Press

Richmond, Va. March 2'-strafisie. Lewis in 5s minutes tonight. deleateo John Olin in a wrestling match. with U headlock hold, Lewis threw Olin over ms shoulder with such terrific fofce una. Olin was unable to continue because oi A badly sprained neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
SCHWELDT DEFEATS
 SWIMMING CHAMPION
By Associated Prvss

Pittsburg, March 27--Schweldt of De- troit, defeated Jcrn of Pittshurg, former title holder in the national plunge for distance championship at the Pittsburg Aouatic clubs swimmers meet here last night Schweldt hit the S0-foot mark equaling the national record, Jorn quit at 60 feet suddenly leaving the water. it was said. because of a cramp in the arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

ington and Paris will soon declare a gem eral amnesty"
 He added that what we are working for is socialist republic in the United States. as there will be socialist re- public in European states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Snowstorm Raging
 in West Maryland
By Associated Press

Hagerstown, Md. March 27.-Following a sudden drop in temperature heavy snowstorm prevails in western Maryland tonight Fruit buds are almost ready to blossom and growers in the fruit belt fear the buds will be frozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Local Data
PERSONAL

Julian Caheen of Caheen Brothers left last night for eastern markets' where he will purchase Easter goods. He is expected to be gone several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
MILITARY LEADERS CALLED
 R.l AasnclaAAd PrASS

Paris, March 27.-The council of four this afternoon called in Marshal Foch and Generals Wilson, Pershing and Diaz. It is presumed that the military leaders were desired for a considera- tion of the situation in the near east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

To Cure a Cold in One Day
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO = QUININE (Tablets) It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. F. W GROVES signature on each box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
SHEREF PASHA CHAIRMAN

Paris, March 27.-F'reneh Wireless Service .)-Gen. Sheref Pas!a has been appointed chairman of the Kurdish del egation to the peace conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Railroad Schedules

Arrival and Departure ef Passenssr Trains The following schedule figures published ss nforma t!op and are not guaranteed
 (Central Standard Tne)
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast
By AssoeIated PFe.

by ASsoSieteu
 washington. March 2T.-The forecast follows:
 Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday, rising temperature Georgia: Fair Friday and saturday. warmer Saturday. < Tennessee: Fair Friday and Saturday, rising temperature.
 Local Data
 Local data for the 24 hours ending at 7 D. m., March 27, 1919; Highest temperature ................... o9 Lowest temperature ................s"... 4l Mean temperature .....................'. oS Normal temperature .............,...... oD Deficiency in temperature since Jan Raln1a1l 7.........s......- -"~ Total rainfall since January 1........-.lhSi Excess in rainfall since January l.. 2.-o Relative humidity: ' a. m. .......,.... ss l1 noon .-s.....s......ss'...''' fo D. m. ..........'.'''..'''-'' .7H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
Look Here! The Browns Win!

By Associated Press San Antonio. Tex, March 2I-Ihe st. Louis Americans. in a game here today. aae@->ted thei remcNnt station team to l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28
WOITLD SWEEP COUNTRY

cord and dissention exists among tue io"' big powers at the peace table.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-28

Mrs. Fannie May DOriS--Aged 35, died al local infirmary yesterday morning. The remains will be sent to Knox vile this morning by Johns.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-19
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for their home In Sistersyille.
Mrs. q. M Allendar who had spent
the past several months In Los An
geles. Cal returned here Saturday
night and has again taken apartments
IN the Watson hotel.
A dauhter was born TO Mr. and Mrs.
Robert @. Miller at their home on East
Park avenue on Sunday morning.
q. 8. Commissioner ]. p. Kirby has
returned from Baltimore where ne VS.
tied his nephew who had recently re.
turned from over seas service.
Miss Mary DeBussy has returned
from RayenSwood whore she was cali.
ed by the iilness Of her father who Is
much improved.
Mrs. P. 3. swearingen is the guest
Of her daughter Mrs. W. q. Price
In Morgantown. ,
Mrs. j. D. McNeeley was the week
end guest OF her daughter Miss Alta
,McNeeiey who is student at the uni.
yerstty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-19
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. P. p. Lipsou and FAM
lily Of Fairmont, motored to Monongah
yesterday afternoon where they were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Bear.
J. M. Hartley returned yesterday
from Denver, Colo, where he had been
the guest of his son Carney Hartley
and family. Mr.. Hartley attended the
sessions of the Medicinal Chamber OF
Commerce which were held at st. Lou.
Is. en- route to Denver.
Miss Nora Koon OF Boothsviile Is
the guest Of Mrs. Bell 8. Payne IN this
city for a few days.
Miss Josephine Snider spent the
week end with friends IN Terra Alta.
Miss Elizabeth Kinkead and little
niece Miss Betty Rexnde who had
been the guests Of the formers paS-
ents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Kinkead d
pittsburgh avenue will leave tomorrow
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-19

CASE NO ss2.
MoN0NGAHEIA VALLEY TRAC-
T1oN COMPANY, Application to.
change its rates for electricity FOR
power, lighting and heating.
Whereas, appica ton ~ lids day
been filed by the Mpno2 6hela Valley
Traction Company ~ Authority to
change IFS electric pdweB lighting and
heating fates, us oSdefed that leave
be granted ~ any oRS Interested to
file objectt0n thereto before the Com
missioaSat any time o. or hefare me
27tiTday of May. 1913 lnd this ter
lbe set down for hearing at meeting
| of the Commission to beiheld at fts of.
fices II the Capitol buil diha In the City
Of Chi rleston on the Said e7th day OF
May, 1913, at ten O'CLOCK q. NJ; at
which time any one may appeal auds
make ouch objection tHsseio may
be deemed ppOpar,
It ST further ord led that the appli-
cant publish copy o., this order once
each week for two consecutivf weeks
in two newspapers Of opposite bolihcs,
II such there be and d gener4f circu-
latton In the county or countisb AFFECT
ed by the proposed change Ii rates;
and said appl cant shall also mail to
or serve on etlch OF Its consamers af-
fected by thq proposed change In rates
at least seytn days prior to the said
9th day OF May, 1873, written noiice
in the form prescribed by the Commits
sion, which, notice shall show that It
has applied to The Public Service Com-
mission fqt authority to change its
rates, the rates proposed to be chsrg-
ed to ba charged, and the time and
place Of such hearing; making due re-
turn theteof to this Commission.
A Copy
Teste: R. B. BERNHETM,
Secretary
May 1913.