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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Berlin Had Narrow
 Escape From BOmberS

London, January 2.-tVia Montreal) Major General Trenchard, commander ot the independent air force, in his report on the work of that body. makes an in teresting revelation of how Berlin mar rowly escaped being bombed by squad ron under the Canadian aviator. Com mander R. II. Mulock of Winnipeg.
 The Twenty group was estab- lished in England says General Trench ard, under the command of Commander Mulock. for the purpose of bombing Der lin and other centers. This group only received machines capable of carrying out this work at the end of october, al though all ranks worked night and day to get the machines ready before the signing of the armistice."
 Commander Mulock received the dis tinguished service order in 1916 and was named a chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
CAL0MEL SALIVATES
 N AND MAKES YOU SICK
Acts like dynamite on . slug gish liver and you lose
 . Days Work

: There's no reason why a person should take sickening. salivating calo-
 mel when few cents buys a large bot tile of Dodsons Lfxer Tone-a perfect { Substitute for calomel.
 It Is pleasant, vegetable liquid
 which will start your liver just as sure- ,sly as calomel, but it doesn't make you sick and can not salivate:
 .s Children and grown folks can take .Dodson's Liver Tone, because 1t is per- sfectly harmless.
 s Calome1 is a dangerous drug. It is { d dose of nasty calomel today and you
 will feel weak. sick and nauseated to-
 a spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in- stead and you will wake up feeling great. < No more bihousness. constipation, slug
 rishness, headache, coated tongue or
 -four stomach. Your druggist says if you
 don't find Dodson's Liver Tone acts bet ter than horrible calomel your money Is
 waiting for you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Martin Is Named to Succeed BlackWOOd

Montgomery. January 2.-(special) After several delegations had con- ferred with Governor Henderson to dis cuss the appointment of judge of the Sixteenth circuit to succeed Judge J. E. Lockwood deceased. the govern or Thursday named Woodson J. Mar tin. prominent Gadsden lawyer. The governor delayed naming the judge to hear the several delegations, each hav- ing a different name to suggest.
 Judge Blackwood died more than two weeks ago, and immediately there de- veloped a wild scramble for the judge- ship. Although Maj. Harwen G. Davis, Alabama hero. who was wounded in France. was not an applicant for the place. his friends suggested that he be named. So far as Is known there was no concerted effort made In behalf of the major, but rumors in Montgomery connected his name with the place.
 The governor asked his recording secretary, Otis A. Adams. to prepare the papers for the new judge, who will go into office immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
 MONTGOMERY CAR SERVICE INCREASED

Montgomery. January 2.-tSpeciaL) Semioffical information at the office of the secretary of the Alabama public service commission Thursday showed that the Montgomery Light and Traction company Is operating additional stree. cars on all lines with the exception of one. This followed the order a month ago of the commission that the com pany begin operating cars on a regular schedule, and make necessary repairs to rolling stock, tracks and trolleys, The concern is said to have thus far failed to comply with the orders demanding repairs. and the case will come up prob ably at the meeting next Tuesday.
 Atticus Mullen, secretary to the comr mission was preparing the docket for the session Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Rents People Want
 New Agency Station

Montgomery, January 3.-(Special.) Citizens of Rents are petitioning the Alabama public service commission for station which was ordered closed by the railroad administration several months ago. The petition. which also asks the commission to order the At lantic Coast Line railroad to erect a depot will be heard next Tuesday at the regular monthly meeting.
 Other cases to come before the com mission follow:
 Mutual Telephone company, petition for certain increases in rates; the Fri Cities Gas company, Gadsden, petition for increase in gas rates; Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railway company, petition for certain increases in street car fare. case reopened by the commits sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
ShOntS Makes New
 Appeal for Increase

New York. January 2.-Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Interborough Rapid Transit company, who addressed a letter to the municipal authorities yesterday announcing that the cor poration faces bankruptcy unless it js permitted to charge higher fares fol- lowed 1t up tonight with an appeal for the New York Railways company, a subsidiary.
 Mir Shonts declared that unless the New York Railways company. which operates more surface cars than any other company in Manhattan, is al- lowed to charge an Scent fare with 3 cents for transfers. It will be only short time before it has no funds to continue operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Kilby to Reappoint
 Bank Superintendent

Montgomery. January 2.-(SpeciaL) } Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, shortly after be- ing inaugurated on January 20, will reappoint D. F. Green as state super intendent of banks, according to letters received by friends of MT. Green from Mir. Kilby. The letters were written to Montgomery citizens who strongly indorsed Mir. Green to succeed himself MT Greens term expires on February l.
 When Alex F. Walker resigned to go with the federal reserve. board at Bir- mingham MT Green, then vice presi- dent of the Tennessee Valley bank at Decatur. and other concerns in the state, was named by Governor Hender- son. He began carrying out the duties of the office on July IF, 19lS. severing his connection with some of the strong est banks in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Efforts Being Made
 to Float Santa Rita

Port Arthur Texas, January 2.-The steamer Santa Rita of the Sun Steamship it's shoals, 100 miles east of Sabine bar on the night of December 31 has lost her rudder and anchors and is leaking badly, according to reports received here to- night. Two tugs reached the scene to- day and are endeavoring to refloat the vessel.
 The Santa Rita had just been released from government service after having made r successful trips through the war bone and was on her way to Beaumont for her first cargo since being returned to her owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Sanford Represents State

Montgomery, January ?. -- (Special) Frank H. Sanford. deputy state insur- ance commissioner. will represent the state at the injunction proceedings against the American Reciprocal Fire Insurance exchange. which will be hea I'd in Birmingham on January 10. The state is seeking temporary injunction to pro- hibit the company from doing business in Alabama because it has not qualified under the laws. The concern was or. ganized in Birmingham. and has been issuing policies to be effective later, it is alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Anaconda Mines Closed

Butte. Mont. January 1.-Two of the Anaconda Copper Mining company's largest mines. the Original and the Leon ard, were closed today for repairs, which will require several months. Approxi- mately 140O men were thrown out of work It is said that there are now 10 mines in this city closed for repairs made necessary by the capacity produc- ton of 1918 for war needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03

Michigan is the sixteenth, state to ratify- the proposed prohibition ,amenu- ment to the federal constitution. Twen- ty more states must take like action to adopt the amendment as proposed by Congress. The first four states to ratl- fly were southern commonwealths, and nearly half of the 16 adopting states are south of the Ohio river. Only five states west of the Mississippi river have taken action, while Michigan makes the fourth state north of inc Ohio and east the Mississippi to rati- fy Thos- states which ave ratf ed since Virginia first acted on January IS. 1918. are:
 Virginia Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina North Dakota, Mary land, Montana, Arizona, Delaware, Tex as, South Dakota. Massachusetts. Geor- gia. Louisiana, Florida and Michigan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
To Organize Bank

Montgomery, January 2.-tSpecial) John T. Cochran of Mobile, and several citizens of Pine Hill, Wilcox county. have asked permission of the state banking department to organize the Mer- chants and Farmers Bank at Pine Hill D. F. Green, state superintendent of banks, sent Mir. Cochran the necessary blanks. and asked that all regulations of the department be complied with. The authorized stock is to be $25, ,000 Mr. Green spent Wednesday in Mobile in con- ference with Mir. Cochran. and it is be- lieved there will be no trouble in getting the new bank started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
FIRE DESTROYS BIG
 NASHVILLE BUILDING

Nashville, Tenn, January 3-Fire to- night destroyed the building of Naive Spillers company poultry and egg deal CTS. entailing a loss estimated at more than $50.0O0
 ~ The five-story brick building occupied by the firm and the entire contents were a total loss. All of the walls of the struc- ture fell, the hremen escaping injury The flames were hard to get under con trol, the fire department being greatly hampered by the back waters of the Cumberland river flood.
 The Booth Fisheries company, occupy ing an adjoining building, also suffered damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Asks Copy of Thaw
 Lunacy Proceedings

Philadelphia. January 2.-District Attorney Swann of New York today requested an ampliied copy of the record in this city in the lunacy pro- ceedings which resulted in the commit ment of Harry K. Thaw to the Penn sylvania hospital for the insane. This action. it was said, probably means that the New York authorities intend to file requisition papers for the sur render of Thaw, who Is under indict- ment in that city on charges of as- .saulting Frederick Gump, a Kansas City high school boy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Serbia Grateful

Paris, January 2.-Q1avas.)-Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia, as regent of the Jugo-S -Slav state, on the occasion of new years telegraphed to President today united and independent. an ex- pression of his deep gratitude for the benevolent help rendered by France. President Poincare in his reply said he rejoiced that victory had finally reward ed the great sufferings and sacrifices of the valiant Jugo-Slav people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Regiment of Dixie
 Division at Gordon

Atlanta, Ga, January 2.-Announcement was made at Camp Gordon today of tho arrival there yesterday of the 117th field artillery regiment of the 3lst (Dixie) dt- vision from overseas. Included in this organization are approximately 1900 sol- diers, mostly Georgia, Florida and Ala bama men.
 One section of the 116th field artil- lery reached Camp Gordon today and the other section is expected to arrive to- morrow
 The 116th also is made up largely of southern men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
112 Permits Granted

Montgomery, January 2.-(Special) One hundred and twelve foreign corpora tions, doing business in Alabama, were granted permits to continue in business Thursday afternoon. These corporations have paid into the state treasurers of flee the sum of $10 each for authority to transact business in the state during 1919. The permits are being mailed out by Jim Purifoy, chief clerk to the sec- retary of state. There are several score corporations required to pay the tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
ARMY TRANSPORT
 DELAYED BY FOG

Newport News, January 2-The army transport Antigone, which was scheduled to dock today and discharge 300 soldiers from France, was delayed by the heavy fog. The vessel reached port but will not dock until tomorrow morning. She has aboard $50 sick and wounded, and units from the 52d coast artillery regiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Montgomery Clearings
 Show Big Increase

Montgomery. January 2-(special) Bank clearings of tho city of Montgom- cry for 1918 aggregated 80, 42s.63Ass be- ing an increase of 25 per cent over the clearings of 1917. In the flve-year period starting January 1, 1914, clearngs here have increased $31. ,992 29
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Lumber Firm Incorporates

Montgomery. January 2.-(Special 1.-The
 first concern to file papers of incorpora- tion with the secretary of state in 1919 was the Speer Harris Lumber company. incorporated, of Wetumpka, Fillmore county. The papers were received Thurs day. The total authorized and pad in capital stock is s61 900. The fncorporators are E. V. Speer. James R. Harris and ]. l.. Burnett. The company will engage ir the manufacture of lumber material
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Not to Remove Trustee

Knoxville, Tenn. January 2.-In the case of Brownlow ct al vs. King ct al. in which heirs of the late Congressman Walter P. Brownlow sought to remove Kyle NJ. King and s. F. Miller as trustees of the $240,000 estate, Chan cellor Haynes in rendering decision at Jonesbero today refused to remove the trustees. Mismanagement on the part of the trustees was alleged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Capital to Get Relief

Montgomery. January 2.-(SpeciaD-Do- nestle coal may be shipped into Ala bama from without the prescribed zone and as . result of this ruling of the fuel administration Montgomery is to get relief from a serious shortage of coal during the winter. Sam P. Kennedy, fuel administrator for Alabama. wired Mont gomery county's administrator that coal could be shipped to Montgomery imme. diately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Wrecked Plane Found

Wilmington, N. G., January 2.--The wreck of an unidentified airplane on a lonely island off this coast was reported to the United States district attorney 8 office here today by duck hunters who stated that fishermen had discovered the plane several days ago The district at torney will make an investigation to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
At the Lyric

Although Birmingham was experience ing the worst weather of the season the Lyric programme was enjoyed by large audience yesterday.
 The programme is featured by music. comedy, novelty and song in abundance
 Lura Meroff and company, composed Of Lura Meroff, her son and daughter, pre- sent a distinct novelty in song and dance.
 Force and Williams. the characters comedy couple, offer some pleasing songs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Michigan Legislature
 RatifieS Amendment

Lansing, Mich.. January 1.-The Michigan legislature today rati- fled the federal prohibition amend- ment. Both houses adopted the resolution without debate and the only opposition came In the house. where three votes were cast against the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Admiral Zane Dead

Washington. January 2-Rear Admiral A. V. Zane, T. s. N, retired. died today at his residence in this city Admiral Zane had been recalled to active duty and served in the reserve corps during the period of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
Harry ". Coffin Receiues Interesting Letter From
 Captain Coon in France
Fighting New Jersey Parson Who Was Stationed Camp Mcclellan, Was in Hard Fighting Near Mulhouse.
 Remembered Here as Third Liberty Loan Speaker |

Harry w Coffin, chairman Liberty
  Coon, the fighting New who of the division which trai al Mcclellan. Liberty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
'sThe Bird of Paradise"

''The Bird of Paradise" Richard Wal ton Tully,s exotic drama, will make its second appearance at the Jefferson Tor a two-day engagement commencing to- night, matinee Saturday The piece is referred to as ''the play of woman's soul and has it's settings in the Ha-. waiian Islands. Against this background of unique beauty is lived rather than acted, a powerful story of two women and their inEcence upon the lives or fhe men who love them. One, with the sen suous charm of the young Hawaiian, vows that she will woo her husband and keep him, ''by the charm of lips and arms" The other snow maiden, says: q will keep and hold him by the power of the mind" The girls live and love and pay the price of life and love. Then each seems the other and says: T was wrong. My way has failed. Teach me your way to win and keep mans love-.
 Every woman knows, and every home woman will admit that this is the knowl- edge she desires beyond all earthly things. She will learn 1t if she sees The Bird of Paradise
 Miss Rita Romilly. as Susan. Oliver Morosco's 19-year-old leading woman; Guy Harrin gton, as Paul Wilson; Bran don Evans as the beach comber. and Miss Jane Haven as Diana, the American girl, are the principal characters. as- sisted by lengthy cast including a quintette of Hawaiian singers and play CTS. whose music gives atmosphere to this compelling play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03

The United States annual production of sulphur in a dozen sars oes ,a- creased from few more than 300 tons to moro than 330.000 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03

and comedy and Miss Williams makes the hit of the piece by reproducing with her voice the harmonious notes of flute.
 The feature attraction of the entire programme Is Bertie Beaumont and Jack Arnold. "The Sergeanteene' is the title of the clever vehicle of Beaumont and Arnold and the lines are among the brightest of the season. The act Is the distinct hit of the programme.
 Neil Mckinley, eccentric comedian, puts his act over in great style. Me Kinley draws prolonged applause and is easily one of the favorites of the pro- gramme.
 The Radium models, presented by Mrs Hermes, pose in representations of fla nous paintings by famous masters.
 The surrender of the German fleet is shown in the war review pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
At Loew's Bijou

"The Brocades Quintette, the head line act at Loew's Bijou on the vaude- vile bill for the last half of tte week, was easily favorite yesterday when the new bill was staged. This act consists of musical offerings by five artists. all of whom are conservatory graduates. They play on flute, piano, violin and render vocal selections in manner that highly pleases the audiences.
 Other vaudeville numbers on the bill are Allen and Francis in nonsense and dances, their offering being very clever; Bob Mills presents a pianologue novelty that was decided feature; Russell and Dewitt, pair of the most novel come dians seen here in sometime, were at their best, and their work was hit from the start.
 Emmy Wheelan, a new star who has made quite a hit with Loew movie fans was seen in superb photoplay, Silvia on a Spree,' in which she again capti- vated her audiences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS
THEATRES

Jefferson--"Bird of Paradise" Fri day and Saturday.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and photo weekly. Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville. photodrama and weekly.
 PHOTOPLAYS
 Strand-M Clark in Little Miss Hoover" Colonial-Dorothy Gish in The Hope Chest.'' odeon One-New 101 Bison. Nestor and Sunshine comedies. Princess-"The Benedict and the Preacher" featuring William s. Hart. Odeon Two-Fatty ArbuckIs in Fatty, the Buccanneer.' Official War review.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-17
SMITH FURNISHED
NEW MACHINE To .
RESUME HIS TRIP
trr noRsrna JOURNAL srre,AL LEASE

tef MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wIREI
Washington, Oct 16.-Permission
was given tonight to Captain Lowell
II Smith, leader of the westbound
returning flyers in the transcontinent-
al dfrplane race, to accept tender of
plane made to him by the Curtiss
Aeroplane company as substitute
for his own machine. which was
burned yesterday after he had landed
at the Buffalo control station.
Acceptance by Captain Smith Of
he new plane was authorized by
Major General Charles T. Menoher
director of the air service. 1t was
said here that the aviator probably
would be able TO resume his flight to-
morrow
Decision of air service officials to
permit Lieutenant p. w Maynard
leader of the returning flyers from
San Francisco. who was forced by n
broken crank shaft to land near Wa
hoo, Neb.. today. to secure a new
plane was said to have impelled Di-
rector Menoher to give the same op-
portunity to the flying parsons s.
rival. Also air service officials
pointed out that the accident to Cap
tain Smiths plane occurred not in the
air but after the pilot had landed
safely.
The unusual opportunities given
Captain Smith and Lieutenant May
nard, it was said. were accorded by
virtue of their leadership of the two
rival groups of flyers and amounted
only TO the CARRYING out of the prin-
pie of fair play
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-17
BELGIAN ROYALTY
VIEW WONDERS Of
YOSEMITE VALLEY
His Majesty and Party Take
Ride Up and Down Winding
Mountain Roads and Eat
Luncheon Around Camp Fire
nv MOANING J,ussAL SPECIAL "a $50 w,ssi

Yosemite. Calf, Oct. liking AL
bert of Belgium and his party left
Glacier Point at 3 o'clock this morn
ing over winding roads up and down
the sides of mountains for a long ride
to the Mariposa grove of big trees,
where luncheon was served around a
huge camp fire. When the trees had
been inspected the return trip to the
special train at Ell Portal was made
by automobile.
The weather was ideal and the king
and queen were enthusiastic over the
wonderful view
More of the royal household made
the trip to Glacier Point by horseback
and Immediately upon their arrival
the king and a member of his party
went for a climb over the mountains.
The special train is due at Los An
geles at 8 a. m. tomorrow It is
probable that the party will motor
from there TO Pasadena to take the
train. The next important stop will
be at Gallup. n. NJ. where a cowboy
and Indian show will be staged for
the royal party about o'clock sun
day morning. A stop of several hours
will be made at Albuquerque in the
afternoon