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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
By Associated Press

Paris, April -CHavas.) )-Premier Clemeneeau told a deputation of the radical socialist group which called upon him today that the question of reparation by Germany had been set tied among the allies a few hours pre- viously on basis that would satisfy the desires of the deputation, as these had been presented to him and that the same could be said for the negotiations concerning the Sarre valley.
 The deputation was headed by Deputy Rene Renoult who set forth to the pre- mier that the group considered it of great importance that the league of nations should be organized, theoretic- ally and practically, in such a way as to prevent in future any attempt against the security of the world and the independence of its people. The group, said its spokesman, demanded no less hopefully the granting of imme- diate, material guarantees that France should be protected as far as possible from any fresh aggression.
 To reach this end the group consid cred two, things necessary, strongly organized frontier and the diSarma ment of Germany, the permapency of which should be secured by continu- ing control.
 THEIR MINIMUM
 Concerning reparations, the minimum requirements formulated by the group comprised placing the coal mines of the Sarre basin at the disposal of Fraace while it contended that complete re- paration must be obtained for ali dam age to persons and property and pro- vision made for the payment from en- emy funds of all war pensions.
 Premier Clemenceau replied that he agreed with NJ. Renoult. They were ami mated by the same feeling, the premier declared, and it gave him great joy to- day to be able to announce that since the day previous the question of re- paration had been settled between the allies on the basis which the group con sidered necessary for France. The same was true, added the premier. of the negotiations concerning the Sarre basin.
 TOLD HOW IT WAS DONE
 These satisfactory circumstances, M. Clemenceau said, had not been at tained without serious difficulties. With considerable humor and good feeling the premier summarized for his hearers the various phases of the negotiations.
 M. Renoult thanked the premier for his gratifying announcement, declac- ing that the country might hope for the most 1avorable solution or us d.1- ficutlies and could rejoice in that fact.
 At the end of the interview the del- egates of the group declared that they had every reason to be satisfied with Mir. Clemenceau's declaration.
 The impression was given that the work of the peace conference was at the point where a conclusion was in sight and that in a few days the pub lie would be fully informed of the decisions that had been reached. Until that time it seems improbable that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
RIVALS EXCHANGE VISITS

The r.val airmen had opportunity to judge preparations made for the flight by the other when Hawker. today returned a call made yesterday at his airdrome on Mount Pearl plateau by Raynham, who has erected canvass hanger in field at Quidividi.
 Hawkers delay has given added inn petus to Rnynham's mechanics. who are working night and day on the task os assembling their Martnsyde.
 When Hawker arrived at Quidividi he found there. besides Captain Raynham. the latter's assistant pilot and naviga tor. Maj. c. w. Morgan. Il British veteran o the war. who lost leg in action. At no time did Hawker or Raynham dis cuss the others chances of belns first to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
Four and Half Billions At
 4 3-4 Per Cent Interest To
 Be Limit of Victory Loan
Bonds Mature in Five Years Convertabe Into Former Issues at Option of Purchaser and All Oversub-
 scrptions to Be Rejected

out the aid of another great pupular cam paign such as has characterized the Liberty loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
WORLD CAPITAL SELECTED
 By Assotiafe preS

Geneva. Saturd hy, April 12.--At a special meeting df the state council this morning it was reported that a magnificent site on the shore of Lake Geneva and facing Mont Blanc had been chosen for the building which will in the futur be the capitol Of the league of nat [ons. The people of the city are rejoiting over the decis- ion of the commission of the league of nations at Paris, flags being hoist ed over buildings and parades being held today The Hecision has greatly enhanced the popularity of President Wilson and Ameriea in the Alpine re public.
 The selection of Geneva as the seat of the league did not come as sur prise for it has been known since the visit of President Ador to Paris that President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George favored tn Is city over Brussels, which had the support of the French delegates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
JEFFERSON's PHILOSOPHY

Tn the philosophy of Jefferson there is guidance for all men in peace and war, guidance which spans decades oceans, and natural and racial barriers for he ufn erstood as none of his contemporaries and none of his successors except Lincoln and Wilson the longing and aspirations of the human heart for freedom. He came to France fresh from the glory of the revolution his heart aflame with love of liberty and equal rights for all mem which he immortalized in the decla- ration of independence Here he found kindred spirits with whom his soul found communion. and he invited criticism and misunderstanding at home by his passion ate love for France and his profound faith that it's indomitable people would achieve for themselves that liberty, equality and fraternity which are to be- come by the courage and wisdom of the allies the heritage of every nation. great and small Jefferson lives as truly today as when he walked these streets and l found joy in his trips into the country I in his love of nature and his keen inter- | est in the habits and life of the people. WAR AFAINST WAR
 I "tn the great war through which we have passed. war as yet unnamed-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS

CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS 'I am sure that the people of America will subscribe to this Victory loan in the some spirit of patriotism which they have shown in the past to the end that the notes may be widely distributed as possible. and that our banking insu- tutions may be left free to supply the
 credit necessary for the purpose of in- dustry and commerce and the full em- pnoyment of labor. Let the world see that the patriots of America, out of their boundless resources, and with the same enthusiasm and devotion to country with which they prosecuted the war to victorious conclusion, are determined 10 finish the job
 Terms of the loan were explained as follows:
 "The Victory Liberty loan. which will be offered for popular subscription on
 April 21, will take the form of four and
 three-quarters per cent, three-four year
 convertible gold notes of the United
 States, exempt from state and local
 taxes except estate and inheritance taxes,
 and from normal federal income taxes
 The notes will be convertible, at the op-
 ton of the holder, throughout their life
 into three and three-quarters per cent,
 three four year convertible gold notes of
 the United States, exempt from all fed
 eral state and local taxes, except estate
 and inheritance taxes. In like manner the three and three-quarters per cent
 notes will be converted into the four and three-quarters per cent notes. FOUR AND A HALF BILLIONS The amount of the issue will be $A 500 OOO, 900, which, with the deferred in- stallments of income and profits taxes payable, in respect to last years income and profits, during the period covered by the maturity dates of treasury cer- titicats of indebtedness now outstanding will fully provide for the retirement Of such certificates.
 "The issue will be limited to $, 500 0oO, ,00d except as it may be necessary to increase or decrease the amount to facilitate allot-
 ment. Oversubscriptions will be rejected and allotments made on a graduated scale similar in its general plan to that adopted in connection with the first Liberty loan. Allotment will be made | in full on subscriptions up to and in- cluding l0,O0O
 "The notes of both series will be dated nd bear interest from May 20, 1919, and will mature on May 20. 1923, Interest will be payable on December 15. 1919, and thereafter semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 and at maturity. "Al1 or any of the notes may be re- , deemed before maturity at the option of the United States on June 15, or December b, 1922 at par and accrued interest.
 HIGHEST INTEREST RATE The interest rate of 4& per cent is the highest borne by any of the war issues lFinancial interests have urged a , per cent rate but Secretary Glass indicated recently tfnt he regarded such a rate as ! excessive. and speculation as to the rata J recently has revolved about 4is per cent | (Contfnued on Page Twob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
Advance on Brunswick Bv Associated Press

Berlin, April I3.-The German generaI' Merker, has been ordered to advance into Brunswick to secure safety of communi- cation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
SMALLER THAN EXPECTED

The size of the loan was much
 smaller than had been anticipated by most of the financial observers, wao looked for an issue of about S6000, 00o,-
 900, particularly in view of Secretary
 Glass past statements that the loan would be five or six billion.
 This will be the last Liberty Loan, Secretary Glass explained, although there will be other issues of govern
 ment securities to finance belated wat expenses. These will not be floa red by popular campaigns.
 None of the past issues of Liberty Bonds are convertible into Victory Loan notes, and there are no specific provisions in the terms of the Victory issue serving directly to maintain th< market prices of past issues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
SELLING CAMPAIGN BEGUN

In many communities the selling campaign already has been begun ac- lively, without formal acceptance of subscriptions, said reports today to the treasury although the official opening date is April 21, one week from tomorrow. The drive will con- tinue three weeks, until May 10.
 "In fixing the terms of the issue" said Secretary Glass announcement of the Victory Loan, the treasury has been guided largely by the desire to devise a security which will not oniy prove attractive to the people of 1ne country in the first instance, but the terms of which should insure a good market for the notes after the cam paign is over and identical prices for the two series, and should not affect injuriously the market for the existing bonds of the Liberty Loan
 This will be the last Liberty loan. AL though sA the remaining war bills are presented. further borrowing must be done, I anticipate that the requirements of the government, in excess of the amount of taxes and other income, in view Of the decreasing scale of expendi- lures be readily financed by the issue of treasury certificates from time to time, as Heretofore, which may be ultimately re- funded by the issue notes or bonds with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
By Associated Press

Washington. April 1S.-Terms of the Victory Liberty Loan were announced today by Secretary Glass. They are:
 Amount $500, 100000 over-subserip- tions to be rejected: interest "A per cent for partially tax-exempt noteS' convertible into S% per cent notes wholly tax-exempt.
 Maturity, four years, with the treas ruy reserving the privilege of redeem ing the notes in three years.
 The $ per cent notes to be issued later also may be converted subse- quently back into A. per cent notes
 The 4& per cent securities are to be exempt from state and local taxa ton, except estate and inheritance taxes, and from normal rates of fed era1 income taxes, The 3% per cent securities are exempt from all federal, state and local taxes, except estate and inheritance taxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14

toWpoalS and bafgeSt Will be completed and in service in midsummer or early fat
 Service on the Wafrior river was de, .ayed -bcsniss Of the difficulty in obtain ing and equipping available craft. This service was inaugurated December last chiefly for the tranlsportation of coal Joint through rates on coal, in connection with the rail carriers In that district, are being actively considered. The present service provides ample outlet for mines directly on the banks qf the Warrior river and without rail connection. Equipment to make practicable the carriage of gem eral merchandise by existing craft is now being designed. This will link the water service on the Warrior river with that or. the lower Mississippi, tand comprehen- sive system of joint water, as well as whter-and-rail rates, between these two water projects is being developed.
 For the Warrior river $69S,2 ,241 has been expended for the purchase of three wooden towboats, 23 5|0-ton wooden coai barges three harbor transfer coal barges and six seIf-propelled steel barges of an average capacity of S25 tons each. Con tracts have been awarded for the con struction of four sflf-propelled steel barges, with a capacity of 1900 tons, for coal loading but equipped to load up to 400 tons each of merchandise provided the coal loading is correspCndingly decreased. These barges are for service between Cordova and New Orleans.
 STEEL TOvvBOATS
 Bids have been received and contracts are about to be let for three steel tow boats for service between Cordova and Mobile.
 "Contracts have been let for 20 500-ton wooden coal barges for service between Cordova and Mobile. The aggr egate con- tract price under these contracts for Warrior river equipment is $1 .50S, 300
 Most of the old equipment purchases above stated. fpr use on the Warrior river. is now in operation.
 The four self-propelled barges for which contract has bedn let are expected to be completed early in the fall. The three twin-screw towboats for which con- tracts are about to bel let are expected to be completed about the same time. The 20 wooden barges will. be completed be- tween April and June 1, and pending the completion of the towboats above re- ferred to, towboats will be leased to pro- pei these iarges.
 'The total amount expended up to March 1. 1919. for the purchase of floating equipment and to meet payments to con : tractors for new equipment for the Mis- sissjppi- Warrior river section, has been $1, ,390, 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14

The Berlin Lokal Anzeigers Brunswick correspondent last Wednesday reported a general strike in the Duchy and strong movement in favor of proclaiming Brunswick soviet republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
Solution Of Railroad Problem Lies Ln
 Director General Hines Tells Senator
Traffic Desaby Service With
 Through Billing Routing Without Obstruction Head of Railroad Administration Makes Statement of Prog: 1 in Developing Warrior River.
COST BASIS OF RATES

the rail carriers and responsible, water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14
BRITISH LOSSES

Melbourne, Australia, April 13.-Re- ports cabled here of the proceedings of the reparation$ committee of the peace conference place the losses-vef the British dominions and colonies,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-14

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
CHICAO GRAIN.

Chicago, Jan. 6-Renewed attention to calls from Europe for immense supplies lifted the corn market today to the highest prices vet this season. but much of the gains were afterward wiped out The close was unsettled at 1-2 to 3 5Sc net adv4ce with January 145 34 and May 139 3-S to 139 5-S Oats finished quarter to 5-Sc up and provisions varying from Sc de- cline to rise of 25c.
 On the bulge, longs sold corn free ly to realize profits and prices under went a sag which was not altogether checked by news just before the close that the house appropriations com mittee had acted favorably on bill for $100000.00 to feed Europe
 Oats reflected the strength of corn.
 Provisions went up in sympathy with grain and hogs, but the advance led a free selling by packers and to weakness of January lard and ribs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, Jan. 6.-Selling pres sure forced decline of four dol lars bale in the price of cotton to- day before the market displayed any sustained steadiness, In the after noon shorts took their profits and their demand caused moderate re- coveries, the market closing at net loss for the day of 49 to 55 points.
 Features that caused periods of steadiness were reports of lower freight rates out of Galveston and the large mill takings for last week. These statistics were not is- sued until today because of delays in transmission of 'cablegrams from IEurope. Total world talzings of American cotton were put at 363 00) bales against 360,000 this week last year and 353000 two years ago.
 Spot cotton quiet and unchanged Sales on the spot 1855 bales: to ar rive 423 Low middliny $27; mid- ding s30 75: good middling $31T5. Receipts 3.739; stock 434 369.
 Gotten closed steady at ,a decline of 49 to 5 points,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
IVA A Hk E IT Reports of Cotton, Grain and
 Provisions
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Jan. 6.--The cotton market was extremely nervous anu unsettled today owing 10 a renewal of more or less general liouidatiOn, southern and I.ivedpool selling. Ner- vcusDess was Increased ly reports from Washington that one of the Southern senators would introduce bill ill congress to amend one sec tiCn of the cotton futures act to pre- vent the delivery of tinges and stains CT contract.
 The general list closed steady at a net declineN of 36 to 60 points.
 Tire market was unsettled from the start. First prices were J6 points n2ar months relatively weak owing to lower Liverpool cables, Liverpool selling and the circulation of addi tional January notices estimated a- atout 800 bales thrra Was feel ing early that tine braak in Liverpool re 'lectaG tha ,mprcvomont in ship ping conditions Tut the Live, pool selling hardly seepn1 in line with the talk of narrowing differences tetween American and foreign mar kats and tie Iaa:,ytU continued weak drring tho rr't'i z ,f the lay
 Considerable attention was attrac- ted by reports from the drygoods that domestic 'lly 'rs were unwilling to pay prese::. his1 price: and iN- creased southern seilin: here 1Tola hly led to pc.c::sns;;:.s of incr2as- ed spot of. rings
 Spot cotton quiet; middlng $31.90.
 Cotton closed steady
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. Jan. 6-Weakly cotton statistics; total forwarded to mills 36,000 Gales, of which American none; stock 542 900: American 27S.- 000: Imports 105,000; American 75,- 900: exports none.
 Cotton. spot in fair demond: pri- oes weak. American middling fair to $2175: good midd'ins $2107: n,id- ding $20 A; low middline s19 go; gocd ordinary $17.S1. ordinary $1734. Futures closed steady. Janu. arv S191S: February s1S march $17 ". Anvil SIG 16
 Final prices on Liberty bonds were 2 1-2s sa9 e6: first convertible 4s S93 second 4s $92 96: first con- vertihle 1-4s $964o; second con vertihle Ids $95.14: third 4 1-4s $96 10: fourth 1-4s $95 6N
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
Sheep receipts 1900; strong; lambs ewes S.50@10.00; can ners and choppers 5.00@9.00.
SUGAR MARKET.

New York, Jan. 6.-There was more activity ill the local market for raw sugar today and transactions in cluded 2s0,000 bags of Cubas for Jan uary shipment and 5000 bags of Porto Ricos afloat. Prices were unchanged at 72S for centrifugal to the refiner.
 In refined, tlere is enough sugar arriving to akecare of the demand which has II It improved as mucn a- has been anticipated, although refin- CTS are still behind on delivery and limiting orders. Prices are unchanged at Sc for fine granulated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
REPORT OF CONDITION OF The National Bank of Arkansas

sat Pine Bluff, in the State of Arkansas at the c 31st 1918: r-,o,,,cco 6 Loans and discounts including rediscounts
 (exeept those shown in b and c)-----S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07

men were based on two articles written by Mr. Peterson and publish ed in the American. One article charged that America was in the war to gain territory for the allies. The first court was based on this article and the second on q second article which attacked the 'fWar-to- the-dcath crowd led by the North clffe Wall Street Press
 Both Peterson and Oehnal plead ed guilty. Peterson was tried first and convicted on the first count and acquitted on the second. He was sentenced by Federal Judge Page Morris on April 19 to four years Tn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK.

St. Louis, Jan. 6-Hogs receipts 1S,- 900: strong; lights 16.75@1765: pigs IS 00@1700 mixed and butchers 17.4O M17 90: good heavy l7.75@1795; bulk l750@17.S0.
 Cattle receipts 10000; steady: na- tive beef steers 11.5o@1S50 yeasling steers and heifers 9.50im16.00; cows ' 7S0612.50: stockers and feeders $50 m12 %: southern beef steers 10000 1900; beef cows and heifers 1900 15.00; native calves 775@17.50.
 Sheep receipts 1900; strong: lambs 15.00@1625: ewes 50@10.OO; can- ners and choppers 5.00@9.O0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07

the federal penitentiary al Leaven- worth. He was released under $10,- 900 bail pending action by the Su- prere court on his appeal.
 When indicted Peterson was Re- publican candidate for the Unfted States senate, opposing Senator Nel- son, but wns badly beaten at the primary on June 15. On August L. he was expelled from tl.e Minnesota Bar association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
OlSBARED ATTORNEY
 Is GIVEN SENTENCE

Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6,--,James a. Peterson, an attornew. was ar rested April A. last, with Paul F. Daniel, publisher of the Minneapolis and St. Paul American. on indict- lnents charging them with violating the espionage act by obstructing en- listments and recruiting.
 The indictments against the two
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07

Washington, Jan. 6-Announce- ment of a lowering of freight rates on cotton from, South Atlantic and Gulf ports to Europe was made in a letter receivedstoday by Senator Smith of South Carolina from the the shipping board.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
RICE MARKET.

New Orleans, Jan. 6-Rough rice, no sales; receipts 356 sacks. Clean rice sales; S17 pockets Honduras 6 1908 7-S; 353 Japan 5@7 5-16 B. 372 blue rose 5@7 7S. Receipts S,252.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-07
Poisonous Waste Causes Sickness

Poisonous Waste Causes Sickness.
 When the kidneys gre well they filter waste matter from the blood When sluggish or overworked the kidneys fail to clean the blood. and poisonous substances lodge in the joints and muscles to cause aches pains and soreness. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen. act quickly and relieve kidney and bladder ,rouble. = Mann's Pharmacy.--Adv.