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Eriegsherr." Then. too, Iindenburg
was independence personifled.
There was nothing Of the courtier
about the warrior Of the Masurian
swamps He was not given to fiattery,
but was given considerably to criticism.
When he became gruff and spoke his
mind freely his words had the iciness
of liquefied air. Much OF the time he
was taciturn, something Wilhelm II.
never could stand. The Kaiser was
very impressionable and anything
around him that savored Of gloom de-
| pressed his spirits. To offset that,
however. Hindenburg had a rocklike
confidence upon every occasion;
though taciturR he was never dispirited
and it was believed that he would be
| able TO steady the Kaiser.
But the Kaiser resisted for long
time the pressure TO name the hero OF
the East. Less than year before had
| Hindcnburg not slowly and with ag-
gravating deliberation unbuckled his
sword and quietly laid II on the table
before his highest war lord with,
Then, your Majesty. I am no longer
| in command here" when the Kaiser
/ had impetuously insisted upon some
changes IN the Field MarslIls cam
pa!cn plans in the East? a member
OF HindenburS's staff related the incl
dent te me.
The Kaiser would much have pre-
| ferved the more courtlerlike and bend
able Mackensen for Chief Of Staff, but
next to Falkenhayn Mackensen was
the most unpopular high commander
with army and people. And as there
were many reports OF friction between
| Falkenhayn and H!ndenburg it was
known as we'll that Hindenburg had
no particular love for Mackensen.
whose victories were largely credited
to the military genius of his chief OF
staff, MajorGen. Won Seeckt. often
called the second LudendorH."
Mackensen was great favorite OF
! the Kaiser, hut intensely disliked by
the Crown Prince because he had so
often tattled TO the father about the
son when young Wilhelm was under
Mackensen in Danzg. I had been
with MaCkensen in 1914 near Lodz
when he commanded Hindenburg' S
Ninth Army. His Quartermaster-
General at the time was Colonel. later
Ma jor- General Sauberzweig, who ex-
ecuted Edith Cavell.
The Hindcnburg cult reached the
! height, always dangerous to a hero or
popular idol, where 1t became increas-
ingly difficult to live up TO 1t, and IT
was certain to wane the moment he
no longer could make the people
happy with victories.
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movement OF the hand which I inter-
preted as meaning the game will be
up
"Das kommt NIGHT bel uns' Chat
will not take place with u.s., he said.
But he was mistaken.
| So much has been written about
Hindenburg and Ludendorff that l will
give my personal impressions Of them.
In August. 1916, Germany. with the
"glooms" resting heavily upon the peo-
pie, was suddenly electrified by the
news that the popular idol, linden
burg, had been placed at the head Of
all the German armies to succeed Fall
kenhayn. Until then Hindcnburg had
| been only commander in chief in the
East
! The spirits OF army and people rose.
I was the first foreigner in Berlin to
hear II, Macmillan Harden having
, called me up on the telephone and told
me some hours before It became pub
lie. Officers in the Adlon Hotel. when
I told them, threw their arms around
one another for joy.
Gen. Erich Won Falkenhayn. who
had been Minister OF War and had
|
| Count Helmuth Won Multko as Chief Of
the General Staff some time after the
German defeat at the first battle o: the
Marine. had proved no greater success.
| Hindenburg and Ludendorff had
travelled a road OF triumThal victories
that led into the heart Of the people.
F'alkenhayn achieved nothing spec
tacular. The masses did not take into
consideration that the French, the
British and the Belgians were not the
Russians.
| Falkenhayn's fall, despite the
Kaiser's favor, became only a question
Ill fated Verdun venture. so often at
tributed to the Crown Prince.
The Kaiser did not particularly want
Hindenburg as chief Of his armies. a
post which carries with It the position
of chief military adviser to the mon
arch. The grim, blunt old Field Mar
shall had never been a personal favorite
OF his. Had he not retired some time
before the outbreak OF war. report
said, because he had told the Kaiser
some plain truths? The Kaiser was
willing to heap honors on him. but
preferred that for personal contact
Hindenburg remain in the East.
His cold reserve. rough granitelike
appearance and short. brusque man.
ners so sharply in contrast with the
polish. suavity and almost Frenchlike
courtliness OF manner and magnetic
personality of Falkenhayn. never ap-
pealed very strongly to the "Oberste
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LvDENpoRFF

was Unfortunately ambitious. He had a
fondness for and studied politics as
siduously. Often he used Hindenburg'
name for political purpose and effect.
Not really understanding politics or
the part that psychology plays III it.
he used Hindenburg's name more and
more until it lost its potency with the
people. Some asserted that Luden-
dorff had done that deliberately to
diminish or destroy the Hindenburg
spell with the people.
Ludendorff had ambitions. great am
billions. His friends said he was the
logical man to become Chancellor. to
direct both the military and political
destinies OF Germany, that he would
be a new Iron Chancellor. combina-
ton OF Bismarck and a Moltke.
Ludendorff, It appeared. had some such
thought.
More and more insidiously Crept the
thought through the German army
and among the people that not Hin
denburg but Ludendorff WAS 1.-The great
one" OF those strange military twins
Openly il was stated that "Ludendorff
made IIindenhurg." Steadily Luden-
dorff's influence with the Kaiser in
creased as that of Hindenburg. who
would not NEEDLE in politics more than
he was forced to, waned.
Ludendorn Practically Dictator.
BY the fall OF 1916 Ludendorff was
practically dictator. He was dominat-
ing not only the military but also
the political situation. The Kaiser
leaned more and more on him, There
is little doubt that he persuaded the
Kaiser to make tho spring offensive
of 1918 and that that was a Ludendorff
and not Hindenburg offensive. The
Tdeglicho Rundschdu. one of the mill
tary organs OF Berlin. stated specifi-
cally that the responsibility for Ger
many's appeal to President Wilson for
an armistice rested solely upon Luden-
dorf, upon whose personal initiative
it was made. The game being up, he
then resigned and disappeared.
Iiindenburg comes OF family Of the
old but lesser Prussian nobility. He
was retired from the army in 1911 and
will he - in October. lie was
wounded in the war with Austria in
1866 and fought as lieutenant in the
war with France In 1870 His hrotbcr
is a writer
Ludcndorff. although Commoner-
he has declined natonts ~ nobility
Is a descendant or King triI; NV of
Sweden. and 10 Sweden he is reported
10 have fled He was horn In Krus.
ro,,,a ,s,.,,,, r,.r,n, -, =
large scale. One brother left Germany
and settled in the East Indies. An
| other took to astronomy and became
| the chief astronomer in tho Astro-
Physical Observatory in Potsdam.
Ludendorff's grandfather was a prom
! inent merchant in Stettin and married
Ada Lovisa Letter, a swedish girl
The latter was n direct descendant OF
| Virginia Eriksdotter a daughter oi
King Erik NV. OF Sweden by Agda
PehrSdotters. tho daughter of a ricl
Finnish merchant with whom he CON
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NVV THAT the Allies did not ac-
M complish in 1915 they
w could not accomplish in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11

reneralIy unfavorable weather over both the eastern and western section of the cotton belt.
 Rome. Ga, reports that conditions In that section are very unfavorable for the crop; no preparation yet made. much land flooded and indioa tions point to a 25 per cent reduction m acreage.
 From eastern centers of trade comes favorable reports on the general finan- cial and industrial markets which seems to have come over night.
 The market today opened at an ad- vance of 20 to 35 points and ranged within 30 to 3Js points. closing with a net gain of the day of 35 to 45 points over Saturdays final figures. The oid style contracts were somewhat more active than the new and fluctuated within a wider range, closing at an ad- vance of 25 to 55 points over Saturday close.
 Spots were marked up 50 points; middling 27S5c: sales about 2000 bales
 Spot markets are generally advanced from 30 to 50 points. with moderate sales. The stock market continues It's confident advance. This of course adds to the general improvement in feeling in other commodities. So far there has been no sensational fluctuations in the cotton market which adds to the belief that the underlying influences for higher prices are strong.-John F. Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Over S. R. Stewart & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans March 10.-One need not search the press news for hidden consolation as in the past. The change to brighter times of confidence, enter prise and activity is visible to the most casual glance and gives at once an explanation of the bullish action of the market, which opened 15 to 50 points higher and soon showed an ad- vance of as much as 60 points on old contracts. Near months were strong est on covering demand, with old May over new. Continued bullish weather conditions gave strength to the buliish action.
 General and heavy rains in the cen tral and eastern states keep farm work in a state of delay. Montgomery reports all records broken by six in ches of rain in II hours. Selma reports four inches and still raining, with farm work now over a month behind.
 The adjustment policy of the gov ernment has largely been fulfilled by the decline of the past three months and the markets are on the road to reconstruction.
 Cotton goods review says manufac- turers and selling agents believe the new cotton trading rules will help bus
 mess. Jobbers are doing a steady busi- ness and say retail distribution Is good. Mills report a forward business and some authorities claim indications of gradually recovering in domestic de- mand for textiles. Liverpool made a full response In futures, but quoted spots lower The decline in spots is evidently an adjustment to lower freight rates and the cheapening Of basis is favorable to larger mill de- mands.
 According to national ginners. Feb ruary consumption of our mills was only 4S0,000 against 510,000 last year and final ginnings point to 11,S00,000. It may be well to watch closely the reports from the Paris peace confer ence Should they be able to arrange an early peace successfully large de mand may come on July contracts ano hold them at a wide premium over De- tober Weather predictions are fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
AGG|ES' MANAGER
 GROWS WRATHY AT
 CLAIMS OF RIVALS
B. R. Stidham Declares His Team Will Take on All Corners Until Award
 ed Crown

According to Manager B. R. Stidham the Sixth District Agricultural school stands ready to defend its claim to the state prep basket ball title and will meet all corners until the matter is finally settled. Here's what he says about it:
 Notwithstanding the fact that prac- tice was suspended more than two weeks ago. the basket ball team of the Sixth District Agricultural school stands ready to defend it's claim to the championship by playing any one, or more, of-sthe teams yrsdisputing our claim.
 "We would be glad to enter into con tract with Camp Hill High school Clay County High school and Dora High school--schools disputing our claims through the press--to play series or games, in Birmingham, if court can be obtained. Each team to bear its own expenses, less its pro rata share or net receipts.
 We further agree to look after mat ter of securing curt. and suggest that these contests be staged March 22.
 "If any of the above named teams wish to enter this contract, wire B. R Stidham, collect.
 Must say in reply to statement from captain of Dora High school team, denying the cancelling of games with us. that we hold and stand ready to publish, if necessary, letters from B.. P. Hodge. principal, cancelling these games.
 twill further mention that Dora failed to mention that the team holding them to a 1914 score was the Walker County High school, which team we de- feated 25-4."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Over Private Wires
Over WI Pbelts & Co.'S Wire

New Orleans March 10.-The trend was higher in cotton today, mainly owing to the pressure from covering shorts. The continued unfavorable weather condi- tions in the belt and reports of de- cided improvement in general business conditions, not only in this country bu' in England as well. were features wnich helped put prices up. Opening at the ad' vance, the market worked higher. vita frequent small recessions, until 1t stooo S5 to 94 points up on the old contract months and 52 to 59 points up on the new.
 The fear that longs will ask for de-
 livery of cotton continues to be ths dominating influence in the old contract so far thus far in the liquidation the shorts have been at a decided disad vantage It would seem that the more the shorts study the table of discounts on the low grades the more they realize the difficulty they would have in liqul- dating by rendering. The point that IS quickly discovered is that while there may be a large supply of low grades the low grades are very cheap at their discounts off middling.
 Spots today were raised another oo points. which carried middlings up 10 2. 25c. At one time old and new May traded at the same pEice, 2S90c, but later new May assumed slight premium again. The notion still persists In some quarter that old contracts will eventu- ally so to a premium on the new. Every thing points to a higher level of values in the near future.
 At the highest of the day old contrac' prices were 35 to 94 points up and new contracts were 52 to 59 points up. inc close showed net gains of g to 66 points on the old and 10 to 45 points on the new-Shepard t& Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Starving in the!
 Midst of Fl |enty
Acid Stomach Steals Strength and
 Good Feelings From Millions

acid-stomach is the real cause of the trouble.
 Naturally, the sensible thing to do is to strike right at the very cause of this trouble and clean the excess acid out of the stomach. There is a quick, easy way to do this. A wonderful. new remedy quickly removes the excess acid without the slightest dis comfort. It is EATONIC. Made in the form of tablets-they are good to eat-just like bit of candy. They literally absorb the injurious excess acid and carry it away through the intestines. They also drive the bloat out of the body-in fact you can fairly feelitw work. Make testof EATONIC in your own case today. Get big box of EATONIC from your druggist. See for yourself how surely it brings quick relief in those painful attacks ofindigestion, bitter heartburn, belch- ing, disgusting food repeating, that awful bloated, lumpy feeling after eating and other stomach miseries. Banish all your stomach troubles so completely that you forget you have a stomach. Then you can eat what you like and digest your food in com- fort without fear of distressing after effects.
 IfEATONIC does not relieve you, it will not cost you ono penny. You can return it to your druggist and get your money back. So if you have the slightest question about your health if you feel you are rot getting all the strength out of your food-if you are not feeling tip-top, ready for your work, full of vim and vigor-do give EATON1C a fair trial this very day and see how uch better you will feel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11

One of the worst features of acid stomach is that very often it literally starves it's victims in the midst of plenty. And the strange thing about it is that the people with acid stomachs seldom know what their trouble really is.
 No matter how good or wholesome the food may be, or how much they cat. they do not gain in strength. This is clearly explained by the fact that an acid-stomach cannot properly digest food. Instead of healthy, normal digestion, the excess acid causes the food to Sour and fer ment. Then when this mass of sour, fermented food, charged with excess acid, passes into the intestines, it be- comes the breeding place for all kinds of germs and toxic poisons, which in turn are absorbed into the blood and in this way distributed throughout the entire body. And that is exactly why it is that so many thousands of people eat and eat and keep on eating and yet are literally starving in the midst of plenty. Their acid-stomachs make it absolutely impossible for them to get the full measure of nour- ishment out of their food. And it doesn't take long for this poor nour- ishment to show it's i'll effects in a weakened, emaciated body.
 You may say: My stomach doesn't hurt me-" That may be true because many victims of acid-stomach do not actually suffer stomach pains. Then again, there are millions who do suffer ali kinds of aches and pains-head- aches, rheumatic twinges. gout, lum- bago, pains around the heart and in the chest-who never dream that an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
SOVEREIGN
 Tonic for Ever Ruilds Up Rundown Systems

When your health has been unver- mined by worry or overwork. when your Vitality is lowered, when you have that don't care a rap" feeling, when your nerves are depressed. when your work appears too much for you, you are then in a run down condition
 Your system must be upheld by an active tonic You will find it in Sover- eign Tonic, which giNs new strength and ambition--the very help you need.
 Sovereign Tonic is real restorative. a blood maker and a nerve builder.
 When your blood is impoverished through the want of Iron. which pro- into living tissue'-you will find the remedy in Sovereign Tonic. Each tab let contains 1 grain of PREPARED IRON with other blood and nerve pro- ducts You will be surprised and de- lighted with the new strength and vim Sovereign Tonic gives you.
 You will begin to feel the efficacy dose. Don't hesitate if you belong to the Remedy without delay and become once more a happy, contented member of society. receiving the full benefits of what Is your just rights in the battle of life. ,,
 brighten the world, to dispel gloom. to make happy homes than all the medi- cines that have been compounded.
 Your druggist sells 1t or can get 1t for you. Always in stock at Norton's Drug Store. Wholesale distributors for Alabama, Doster-Nortnington Drug Co.
 Sent by mail on receipt of price. Sovereign Remedy Co.,. 1915 FfIbert St.. Philadelphia. fn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
SOUTHERN NOT TOO PROUD ID MIX UP
 WITH TEXAS CLUBS
Proxy Martin FavOrs Big Series Between Pennant Winners of Southern
 and Texas

Memphis, March 1O.-People over in the Texas league who had the haea that the Southern league might De opposed to playing class A champion series of the south can clear thelr minds. The Southern league is not too proud to play the Texas; nor is 1t afraids So the Lone Star state or ganization can rest assured the series will be played if it is up to the Soutn- ern Some of the individual magnates of this league may not be strong for 1t, but the majority is and so is Presi- dent John D. Martin and he has en- dorsed the plan for the pennant win ming clubs of the two leagues to play for the Dixie championship.
 "I am sure the proposed series would be a great thing for baseball in the south and can be counted on to do all I can in promoting the games," said President Martin of the Southern. T think that such a series would have wholesome effect on baseball general ly and make more fans and additional patronage for both leagues.
 "rhe details of the series have not been worked out as yet and will not be until both the Southern and the Texas get we'll under way for the 1919 season, but there is every assur- ance that the series will be staged inn mediately after the Southern and Tex as schedules have been completed
 '"rhe Texas league has been steadily advancing in playing class during the past several years and with the oil interests making the Lone Star state more densely populated the cities com- posing the Texas league are certain to draw big crowds.
 Baseball in Texas will enjoy big season, according to all I can read and hear, and I think it would be only fit ting for the champions of the two Class A clubs of Dixie to fight 1t out for the diamond supremacy of this section Of the country The series is a cer- tainty as far as the Southern is con- cerned" concluded the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
"POP" HE|KS GUEST
 OF GUN CLUB MEET
Veteran of the Traps Wins 45 Straight, But Fails to
 Show Old Form

Rollo Heiks. a noted veteran of the traps, was the honor guest at the speciai shoot of the Birmingham gun club yes terday afternoon. As is usuali%- he case on such occasions the famous gue-s' failed to shoot up to expectations. T. h' Lee. tae Ty Cobb of the shooting game maintained his prestige by winning the 5O-target race and tying Dr. Noiand TOT first honors in the long match.
 Pop" Heiks ran 45 straight in the loo target match and was deadlocked with Gentry Hillman for runner-up honors in this match, both finishing with 92 dead birds to their credit c. J. Broyles was out for the first time in coupe ol years, but did well under the circum- stances.
 pr. Magruder and Dr. Bachelor WIS., tied the club and chalked up fairly re- spectable scores for beginners. otne' visitors were MT. Gould and NIT. Mc- Cloud.
 The scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
National League
 Empires Announced
By Associated Press

New York. March 10.--NatfOnal league umpires of last season have been re-engaged for 1913, John A. Heydler, president of the league, announced here today. Robert Emslie. who began umpir- ing for the league in 1911, will serve his twenty-ninth. consecutive year.
 TIte list of ulnpires follows. Will liam kIem, Charles Rfgler, William Byron, Ernest Quigley, Peter Ty- snsOn, Charles Moran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Indian Batteries
 Leave for New Orleans
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Cleveland, O., March 10.-The first detachment of the Cleveland Americans they will do their spring training. The party consisted of Manager Fohl, Pitchers Coveleski, Bagby, Coumbe and George Uhle, a Cleveland said-lotter. who will be given a trial; Catcher O'Neill Outfelder Joe Wood Scout Nc Callister and Trainer Percy Smallwood
 Pitcher Joe Engel is to join the squad at Cairo. Several other players will go direct from their homes. The fields are expected to report next week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
ALL GIANTS HAVE
 BEEN SIGNED UP
By Associated Pre-"

New York, March 1O.-The $soo'o'' suit of the former Baltimore tederai league club against ol ~anized basepali' which recently was postponed, Will come up for trial in Washington MATCH 24. John Heydler, president or ths National league. made thls ahhounGe- want at an informal meeting of Ma tional league club owners here today at which arrangements for the coming baseball season was discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CORBETT

treatment. But Billy Miske, who i5 Jacks size, held him nearly even on two occasions, while Willie Meehan. three inches shorter than Jack, gained the decision over the mighty Dempsey.
 So when big fellow meets a littls one-and both are good men-there's something of an edge in favor of the smaller man. no matter how great the disparity in height, reach and bulk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
Mitchell-Dundee Bout
 Suddenly Called Off
sy Associated Press

Milwaukee, March 10.-The Mitchell Dundee boxing bout, arranged for to- nieht was this afternoon called off on account of an abcess In one of Dun dee,s ears. The eastern la dis said also to have developed fever. He passed the boxing commissions physical ex- animation this forenoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-11
SUIT OF BALTIMORE CLUB TO COME UP FOR
 TRIAL ON MARCH "A
By Associated Press

New York, March 10.-All the New York National regulars have been signed up for the coming seoson. club officials announced tonight after hav- ing received a signed contract rom Second Baseman Larry Doyle. Hei - man Schaefer, former infielder or the Detroit and Washington Americans was engaged today by the New 1ork Nationals as a scout for the 1919 sea son