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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Slight Improvement in
 Business Conditions
A
 3v Associated Press

Washington, February 20.-Business conditions as reflected in railroad traf- fic reports showed slight improvement for the past week, according to a state ment issued today by the railroad admin istration. Embargoes against movement of freight to New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore have been modified materially. so that shipments now are freer. Pas senger travel continues unusually heavy for the time of year, particularly to Flor ida resorts
 The automobile business is reported as being extremely prosperous, said the re- port from the eastern region.
 The railroad administration agricul tUral section reported:
 There is a widespread agitation to decrease the planting of cotton and there will no doubt be large decrease in the acreage unless cotton prices advance. Large numbers of pure bred beef and dairy cattle are being shipped into the south for breeding purposes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
CANADIAN PAYS
 TRIBUTE TO 167TH

Capt. $. M Dancy of the Canadian forces has written an interesting letter to Col. William P. Screws of the 167th infantry, a copy of which has just been received in Birmingham. It reads:
 "Vierzon, Cher, Dec. 31, 1918. "Col. w. P. Screws, Forty-second (Rain-
 bow) Division, A. E. F., France.
 My Dear Colonel Screws: Just reached Vierzon tonight, on my way back from the south, when I received a number of letters, amongst them being one from our mutual friend, Mademoiselle Dubois, at Breuvannes, Hte., Marne. In this let ter Mademoiselle Dubois enclosed a little envelope for yourself, Sir, asking me to forward same, and I take pleasure in do- ing so.
 T have not yet had the pleasure of rendering my congratulations to you on the occasion of much-deserved promotion, cut I do so now. And, in doing this, l want you to understand the keen pleas ure your success affords me personally.
 Have been engaged lately in conduct irg meetings before American troops in different parts of France, explaining to them the war. the character of the boches, and armng them against the propaganda that the boshes are organiz- ing to launch. It is regrettable, in one way, that the war di1 not continue one month more; then Germany would have been crushed and crushed completely.
 Just how long I will be able to con- tinue these meetings, [ cannot say, as yet. Had bad news from home today, my father having died on December 2. It is possible that I may arrange to go nome earlier than usual, so as to be with my mother in the arrangement of the ean-ily affairs.
 Saw Major Jackson the other day. He was en route to Vichy and he gave me the news of the good old Alabama regi- ment- I tell you, Sir, and I say it with out flattery, that there is no unit in the American army that has accomplished more splendid results, or distinguished it. self more conspicuously, than the 167th Alabama regiment, of which you were the honored commander You have every right to be proud of those lads as I know from personal contact with them, that they are proud of you.
 Tn closing, Sir, allow me to extend my warmest good wishes for the New Year. That 1919 will bring you the fullest measure of happiness and prosperity, that is my earnest prayer I trust that will have the honor and pleasure of seeing you one day again. if not in France, then back on the old soil across the sea that we love best of all. Sincerely yours. s. M. DANCEY. Address: Captain.
 Care Canadian Pacific Ky. Co,
 T Rue Scribe, Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Continued Improvement in
 Condition French Premier
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to say whether if arrests are made the prisoners will be concerned with the actual shooting. My opinion is that Cot tina brain has been overloaded from continuous reading of anarchistic litera- ture. Otherwise there was no actual pressure upon him.
 Judge Deis attempted this morning to conduct the preliminary examination of Cottin, but the prisoner was suffering from an intense pain about the eyes aai face as result of the pummeling he received yesterday and from loss of sleep.
 Cottin was unable to reply intelligently and will reply tomorrow. Dr. Paul. po- lice surgeon, had to be called to attend the prisoner. One of Cottin's eyes was completely closed and had to be cut open.
 Cottins demeanor has lost some of it's nonchalance and he apparently is now feeling his position keenly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
BESSEMER LODGE
 TO ENTERTAIN THE
 NEXT CONFERENCE
Masons of Jefferson County Close Successful Meeting With Election
 of Officers at Masonic Temple

Jefferson Valley lodge, A. F. 6, A. M. of Bessemer, will be hosts at the next semannual Masonic conference of Jeffer- son county and the worshipful master, chaplain and tiler for the conference will be elected by the Bessemer lodge. The twenty fifth seniannual conference which has been in session at the Masonic tenn pie for the past three days was brought to a close yesterday by the election of officers and the selection of the place of meeting.
 The conference held here was one of the best attended in the history of the con- ference, the programme for the several sessions being particularly interesting and instructive. Birmingham Temple lodge acted as host
 The conference officers elected yester- day were:
 A. B. Mullen of Palos lodge, s. W.
 s. B. Klippeit, Temple lodge 636tJ. w.
 H. G. 'Culverhouse, Lodge No. 951, T. and s.
 F. M. James of East Lake lodge, 4SO, S. D.
 J. P, Fenton, vVoodlawn lodge, 790, J. D.
 D. T. Cherry, Fairview lodge GA, S. S.
 Luther Franklin, Lodge No. 633, J. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Gable Seizure Declared
 Illegal Ln Brief Filed

Washington. February 20-Action of the government in taking over the marine cable systems was declared to be "srbi- trary, unwarranted and illegal" in a brief filed in the supreme court today by the Commercial Cable and the Con- mercial Pacific Cable companies in ap- peals from federal court decrees dismiss ing injunction proceedings brought to re- strain Postmaster General Burleson from interfering with the cables controlled by these companies. In it's brief the companies charged that the seizure was not authorized by Congress, that Con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
PRESIDENTIAL SHIP
 WITHOUT CONVOY
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was making good speed although offl- cials here believed she probably would be delayed somewhat in reaching Bos" ton.
 The destroyers will follow the presl- dential ships course and when tne weather moderates they will steam full speed in the hope of overriding the big liner and accompanying her into Boston harbor.
 The accident of the New Mexico Is not an unusual one, naval officers said, but the message did not reveal it's cause. The big battleship, which only recently was commissioned, is proceed ing to the nearest Atlantic naval base No apprehension for her safety is ea- tertained by naval officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
MOON ARRIVES ID BEGIN DUTIES AS
 ADJUTANT GENERAL
Leaves New Jersey Hospital to Spend Month in Mont g0mery-Arm Still
 in Sling

Montgomery, February 4.-(Special.) Mai Hartley A. Moon. wounded over seas fighting for the United States. ar rived in Montgomery Thursday to take charge of the office of adjutant general. During the afternoon he had his first conference with Gov. Thomas E. Kilby. The major spent only short time with the governor, and is said to have dis cussed no details of his work with the chief executive.
 Major Moon was permitted to leave the Stationed several weeks, to spend a month in Montgomery. He is on sick leave, and at the end of the furlough he must either report to the hospital au- thorities for an examination or get the leave extended.
 He still carried his left arm in a cast. During the heavy fighting in which the Americans participated Major Moon re- |ceived a serious wound which has not yet healed. Since Major Moon was hon. ored by being placed in charge Of the military department of the state the gov- ernor has named another Alabama sol der and officer-Capt. w. Logan Martin
  of the Fifteenth judicial circuit com posed of Montgomery, Chiffon and FL more counties.
 FACES BIG PROBLEM The new adjutant general faces one of the most important duties in the his tory of the office. Federalizing of the states military units, when the country got into the war, made the states laws relating to the National Guard, ineffec- 1~,,+ eli, +hat H. by has been able to get bill through the legislature which authorizes the state to publish rules and regulations so that the state may benefit from United States laws, governing the militia.
 Major Moon did not discuss any phases of the work he is facing. In fact, he doesn't know what he has to do After comforting with the governor the major was escorted to the office he will soon occupy by Ira Champion, recording sec- retary to the governor. There he was in- troduced to the office force of the draft executive department and the state mill itary department.
 Before Virgil V. Evans resigned as adjutant general there was a military programme mapped out, which would permit approximately 5000 soldiers to be known as the United States National Guard The old Alabama National Guard are tnlnS or the past, ana HOW IL IS planned to have the United States gov ernment regulate the military units. The new adjutant general probably will take the work started by MT. Evans.
 His military experience makes him ad- mirably equipped, his friends say, for the duties During the month he will perfect the organization of the office.
 In making Major Moon adjutant gen. eTal the governor has paid a tribute to a man who, after leaving Birmingham, made a record in the big fight in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Steamer Polar Bear
 Reported in Distress
By Associated Press

Washington, February 20.-The Ameri- can cargo steamer Polar Bear. bound from Bordeaux to Baltimore with one casual officer of the chemical warfare service and three casual enlisted men aboard, is in distress about 450 miles east of Bermuda. The transport Presi- dent Grant sent a radiogram to the navy department today that she had gone to the assistance of the Polar Bear.
 The radiogram said the President Grant expected to reach the Polar Bear late today and probably would tow her to Bermuda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
ALABAMA SENATOR'S
 ID WAIT ON WILSON
Bankhead Thinks No Opin- ions Should Be Formed Pending Presidents
 Explanation
Bv HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington February 20.--tSpecialo With the Senate aflame for and against the proposed league of nations, Alabama s senators say nothing. They intend to do the President the courtesy of withhold ing their opinion until he has had oppor- tunity to state the case from his view point.
 This is all that the President has asked us to do,' said Senator Bankhead, and all of us should do that little. Irrespec- tive of my personal opinion, even if | have one, I will hear the President be- fore deciding how will conduct myself y
 It is understood that the attitude of Senator Underwood is identical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21

gress could not delegate arbitrary pow CT to make the seizure and that no prop CT provision was made for providing compensation for the use of these cables.
 There was a reason after the signing of the armistice and the ending of all menace to our national security for hur- ried effort to take the cables, not be- cause of any necessity for the purpose Of national security or defense, but for fear that this plan of amalgamation and this ulterior and illegal purpose could not be carried out. That is the explanation which fits the facts and the only ex- facts.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
COurt-Martial Probe
 Is Proposed in House
By A,,oe,a:es rre.s

Washington, February 20-Investiga- tion by the House military committee of the judge advocate generals office and all major court-martial sentences imposed during the war was proposed in a resolution introduced today by Representative Hicks of New York. Complaints of unjustified sentences, the resolution said, demand the inquiry.
 An inquiry by the House military committee into the demobilization was proposed in another resolution intro- duced by MT. Hicks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Manufacturer of Soft
 Drink. Is Arrested

Several gallons of wine and three bar rels of liquid under process of fermenta- tion were seized in the rear of a small grocery store run by Cooley Dersis, by Sergeant AIoreland and Officer Sherrod yesterday.>, Dersis, who was charged with violating the prohibition law, stated that the liquid was a ~..soft' drink and that he was not aware that there was any violation of the law in itsNpanufacture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
MONTHLY RATES
A few monthly rates for $10O0 of gov ernment insurance follow:
 Ordinary 20-Pay. 1O-Year 30- Y ear

The low rate allowed by the govern- ment and the special disability clause. providing that the policy shall be paid if the insured becomes totally disabled, regardless of his age. granted only to soldiers and sailors holding regular term policies issued under the war risk act, the maximum amount being s10,
 GOO. If death occurs after an annual premium is paid, refund will be paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
COLLEAGUES DEEPLY AFFECTED

Paris, February 20.-(Havas. .)-While Premier Clemenceaus colleagues in the government have been deeply affected by the attack upon him and are greatly regretful that he is not able to continue hls ordinary activities they are con- soled in part by the fact that his con- dition is such as to permit their>Eeferring all important questions to him so>~that the necessary decisions will only De slightly delayed
 The newspapers today devote virtually their entire space to the assault which they brand as the stupid action of an .mbecile and express the hope that the premier will soon be able to resume his treat task and carry it to completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
WOMAN KILLED AND HUSBAND HURT AS
 TRAIN HITS AUTO
By Associated Press

Cha attanooga, February 20.-Mrs Harry Partridge was- instantly killed and her husband seriously injured shortly after midnight when Partridge ran his automobile in front of a switch engine at what is known as the Market street death trap of the Western and Atlantic railroad. Partridge was taken to a hospital with a broken leg and other injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
GRAIN IN NEAR BEER
 HAVE BEEN REMOVED
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Washington. February 2O.-Re- strictiOns on the use of grain in manufacture of near-beer and 0th- CT nOnintOxicating beverages were removed today after receipt of the prOclnmatiOn signed at Paris by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
DESTROYER ORDERED OUT

Newport, R. l., February 20.-The destroyers Gamble. Meredith and Hard- ing have been ordered by the command ant of the Second naval district to proceed to sea tonight and escort ths steamer George Washington, with the presidential party to Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
CONVERSION RATES 0N WAR INSURANCE ARE MADE KNOWN Average 30 Per Cent Lower Than Rates for Similar Policies by Private
 Companies
Rv Assoeiatpd Prfss

Washington, February 20.-Conversion rates for government war risk insurance became known tonight, and according to officials of the bureau of war risk in surance average 30 per cent lower than rates for similar policies in private com panies. They are based upon the Ameri- can experience table of mortality, with interest at Sh per cent, figured on a monthly basis, but because the govern ment pays all expenses of administra- ton, a net rate less than demanded by commercial policies is possible
 Rates for converted policies are at age attained and no credit can be made for premiums paid for war risk insurance.
 Premiums paid annually are slightly less than when paid monthly.
 MONTHLY RATES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Card of Thanks

Bryant-The husband and sisters of Mrs Callie D. Bryant desire 10 express theil sincere appreciation for the many kind nesses extended during the illness ant death of their beloved, and for the love ly floral offerings.
 PAUL A. BRY ANT,
 MRS. JOHN WILKINSON,
 MRS. HATTIE l.. STEERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 20-The wealth CT forecast is as follows:
 Alabama; Fair Friday; Saturday in creasing cloudiness.
 Georgia Rain Friday. followed by fair west portion, Saturday fair.
 Mississippi: Fair Friday; somewhat colder Saturday, increasing cloudiness.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday west and cen- tral; rain east portion colder extreme west portion: Saturday fair east, increas- ing cloudiness west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21

T. ,Smith-Funeral services over the remains of William T. Smith, former resident of the city, who was killed in a mine accident at Draketon, Ga, will be conducted from the residence, -1015 Nineteenth street. south, this afternoon at ? o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery. He is survived by four daughters. Mrs. w. C. Da'A O. Greenwood Miss: Mrs. J. Walker Burgess, and Mrs. c. Blackwood of this city, and Mrs. N. c. Devander of Mobile. and three sons. Murphy D
 Smith. Joseph K. Smith. and Merrill J. Smith of this city. and one sister, Mrs. Dewitt Hawkens of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21

J. F. HuddIeston-Aged 50. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning Funeral services will be conducted from Woodin's chapel this afternoon at o'clock. with interment in San ders cemetery. He is survived by four sisters. Mrs. Mary Strober, Mrs Kate Levy Mrs. Hattie Keith, and Mrs Ophelia Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21

J. E. McDaniel-Aged 69, died at the residence. 5012 Fifteenth avenue, north, yesterday afternoon. The re- mains will be sent to Clanton this morning by Woodin. He is survived by widow, one daughter and two sons one of whom is with the Amer ican forces in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
Data

for all except the current month, new feature and differing from private in- surance policies, which allow no re- fund updnr Such conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21

John Maxwell-Aged 72, died at the res idence, 230S Fourth avenue.sa Wednes- day night. Funeral services will be conducted from Johns chapel this afternoon at } o'clock. Interment in Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-21
DEATHS

Jesse C. Robbins-Aged g, died at local infirmary Wednesday night The remains will be sent to Linns Crossing this morning by Johns.
The Tomahawk., 1919-11-20
Scope Of the |4th Census
Extended.

That the Fourteenth Decemial
Census, on which actual enuruera-
tor work will begin Jan. 9, 1920,
is to be the most important ever
taken is shown. by the fact tina:
the Act of Congress providing for
this census expressly increased the
scope OF the inquiries so as to in
c!ude forestry and forest products.
two subjects never covered speci
fically by any preceding census
act.
The inquiries to be made relating
to population. manufactures,
mines, quarries and agriculture
we're also extended in their scope
by Congress, the keenest interest
over the forthcoming census hav-
ing been shown by the members of
the census committee of both the
House and Senate while the law
was under consideration. The
statistics gathered ON mining will
include all vil and gas wells. Many
startling developments in this i'm.
portant branch of the Nations s
resources are looked for by census
officials. The figures gathered in
Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas will
no doubt prove to be those most
eagerly sought for, as shown by
inquiries already received by the
census bureau.
The compilation and gathering
of forestry and forest products
statistics will be in charge of a
special force of experts. The &C
curate aud comprehensive figures
gathered concerning this vital
natural resource will: be much 10
demand, and the comparisons made
The Tomahawk., 1919-11-20

ing any act or thing in its name.
A restraining order was issued BY
the court and the case set for hear
ing at Detroit, Mimi, October
9Th: Oa that day the defendants,
Through their attorney. E. E..
Mcdonald, of Bemidji, moved to
have the case transferred to the
Fifteenth Judicial District in
which a majority of the defendants
reside. Judge Nye granted the
motion and the case came before
Judge McClenahan November
10th on demurre filed by the de-
fendan:s. Judge McClenahan,
after argument, overruled the de
murre and certified the case to Che
Supreme Court at Sc. Paul for
final decision, the Injunction
against the defendants remaining
in force. The officers of the regu
lar Council are making deter
mined effort to force the Fedora:
Government 10 open up to settle
ment about 100000 acres of
land ceded by the Indians to the
United States in. trust in 1889 to
be sold and disposed of and the
proceeds placed in their interest
bearing fund in the Treasury Of
the Uuited States. This 5000, 900
acres of land located in ltasca,
Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater,
Cass, and other counties is being
held, contrary to treaty guarantees,
and has for 80 years laid idle and
unproductive, depriving the 1n-
dians of the proceeds of the land,
the State and counties of taxes,
preventing the establishment of
schools, drainage districts and
other things necessary to settle
ment and development.
The defendants want to continue
this condition 90 that their claimed
fishing and hunting rights may
not be impaired. The case is an
important one and will be watched
with much interest By the people
of Minnesota who want to see the
State developed. Webster Bal
linger of Washington, D. c.,
Edward L. Rogers. county attor-
ney of Cass county, Minnesota.
and Frank D. Beaulieu of White
Earth, represent the plaintiffs.
The Tomahawk., 1919-11-20
The Ami American Legion.

There seems to be q lot in the
papers lately about the newly or.
gapized American Legion. Argu.
ments fly to and fro as to who
controls it. Speculation is rife As
to it's aim and purpose and here
and there arises a foolish soul who
assails it.
Why all the chatter2
Who in the United States has a
better right to .organ,z, for any
purpose than the men who offered
their lives in defense of this
country9
Having organized, who has a
better right to select the sort OF
men to whom will be given Office
in that organization than the men
who belong to it9 =
So far as the aims and purposes
of the American Legion are con-
cerned, cannot they be pretty
safely left to the men who tough,
our country's battles9 The chances
would appear to favor fairly high
ideals under the circumstances.
Advice along any of these lines
from those Ineligible of member
ship is rather absurd and criticism
smscks Of envy, malice or treason,
possibly all three -Ex.
The Tomahawk., 1919-11-20

the house mentioned. While no
one disputes the right of MIR. and
Mrs. Cain to the property as a
residence, ss Mrs. Cain being 40
employee she has a perfect right
there, but Al this house was built
and has always been used to &C.
commodate two families, the fact
that Mrs. Cain occupies one half
of the house it does not follow
that her parents have q right to
the other half.
The Tomahawk., 1919-11-20
'Pussytoot" is to be
Pussyfooted.

According to the Twin City
press ''Pussyfoot" johnson, who
had charge of the suppression of
the liquor traffic in the Indian
country in Minnesota a few years
ago, aud who is now ambassador
for the American prohibition forces
in Great Britain, faces . pussyfoot
attack from q British journalist
now in the United States. Ferdin-
and Touhy, who has been conduct
ing the anti-prohibitiou caMpaixp
in the London Daily Mail, his
stories being copied In the other
Northclif5e papers, has started on
a tour of the larger cities of the
East and Middlewest with a view
of gathering data to shake PUSSY
foot" Johnson's position in Britain,
already grown formidable with the
support of Lloyd George, BonaI
Law, Sir Edward Carson, and
others. 1t will be Mr.. Touhy :
work to purchase Intoxicating
drinks in each of the large cities
and to describe any lax or ig.
nominous features Of wartime
prohibition. He Is a young writer,
whose signed stories have been oi
| . light humorous variety, and it j.
expected that his American dry
correspondence will be in hi.
funniest vein.