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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
SELMA

Selma, February 15.-(Special.) )-Lloyd R. Townes who for some months past has been connected with the Academy of Music and later with the Walton thea ire as resident manager for R. E. Wilby is leaving Monday for Birming- ham, where he will have supervision ot four of the most important motion pie ture houses in that city, the strand, the Princess, the Odeon and the Colonial,
 MT. Townes will be in charge of these houses each of which has house man ager, and will himself be under R. B. wiIby, state manager for the Lynch in terests, which control numbers of pie ture houses in the south. ss
 For some time past MT. Townes has known that he was slated for a splendid promotion with the Lynch interests, but only today received definite instructions as to where he would be placed His suc- cess in the position to which he has been assigned is assured, as he pos sesses an amount of personality and tact, coupled with real interest in his work, which insures bright future for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
HIS CASE AROUSED
 MUCH INTEREST
Wonderful Relief From H. ness Attributed to Plant Juice By Well-KnoWn
 Farmer

The new herbal stomach remedy Plant Juice, is popular because. 1t at- tacks and eradieates those all prevaii- ing ailments-stomach, liver and kid ney troubles and blood diseases. Twen- ty-five per cent of city people are ren- dered miserable by these enervating, life-saping diseases, and. in fact as one may express it. all fagged out and run down, become life friends of Plant Juice as soon as they try it., It re- vitalizes the stomach liver and kidneys and injects new life Into those who take 1t.
 Considerable talk has been stirred up locally regarding the wonderful relief experienced by MT Scott Wear, living on R. r. D. No 5, who has lived near Birmingham all of his life and is one of the best known farmers in this sec tion of the country He stated:
 For the past 1 years I have suffered with stomach trouble in the form of in- digestion and dyspepsia, all my food fermented in my stomach, causing gas to form: l was all bloated and in terri ble agony; 1 could not keep the lightest kind of food in my stomach. could not touch meat or vegetables had palpita- tion of the heart, and was so nervous and restless 1 could not sleep at night and felt tired out all the time: had no ambition or energy to do my work commenced to take Plant Juice and it helped me from the very first, now [ can eat anything 1 want, sleep well and have no more aches or pains"
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at Norton's drug store. corner Fourth ave- hue and Twentieth street-AdV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
IRISH FREEDOM IS
 LECTURE SUBJECT
Miss Hughes Speaks or ''The Truth About Ire
 land" At Colonial

Miss Katherine Hughes. secretary ,ol- the national bureau of information Of the Friends of Irish Freedom. spoke yes terday afternoon in the Colonial theatre, her subject being: The Truth About Ire land 70
 The meeting was announced for 3s clock. and when the speaking began the theatre was well filled.
 Miss Hughes says that Ireland con tributed to the allied cause in the recent world war per cent of her population, according to British figures, or 90 per cent of her man power of military age.
 She advanced the idea that Ireland was a subject nation though distinct na- tion, vet was not left to decide by her own vote as was the case with Avs trala. what was best or even essential for her own national existence.
 The speaker drew attention to the fact that Ireland was threatened with con scription by an alien power and resisted it by armed uprisings and later by the concerted action on the part of four fifths of the people.
 You have been told here that Ireland was pro-German," the speaker said, while she was merely pro-Irish, as she had right to be-
 The statement that there were sub marine bases on the Irish coast was de- nied by Miss Hughes.
 The lecture was devoted almost en- tirely to defense of Ireland's position in the late international situation. and many comparisons were made to the re- lations of America with continental pow CTS during the revolution. which, the speaker held. were similar to the inci-s dents of recent Irish history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
DR. CHARLES LANE TO
 SPEAK AT BANQUET

pr Charles Lane, noted lecturer. and considered the funniest man in the south'' will appear in Birmingham february 2o-at 7:SO o'clock in the eve- ning at a banquet to be given bv the loung Mems Christian Association at the southern Club. the occasion being ohe or the many meetings planned for the week of February 15-21. Father ana Son Week." it was announced bv oliIcials Of the Young Mems Christian .,.S", nSsocia ton; under whose auspices the week will be conducted.
 Next Sunday afternoon at 4 o,cI6clx Dr. Lane will deliver the address al me strand theatre at the Sunday aft ernoon services for men
 AS a lecturer Dr. Lane has an en- vlaple record, both In the south and Tn other sections of the countrv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
MERIDIAN. MISS.

Meridian, Miss, February 15.-Bill Cur rie, negro, has been jailed here by the federal authorities on charge of moon- shining in Kemper county, a few miles out from DeKalb. The negro was brought to Meridian by United States Deputy Marshal Eshe,. and in default of s1,O0O bond is being held for grand jury inves- tigation when the federal court meets in March.
 Elective tomorrow the price of haircuts will be advanced to 50 cents and slaves to 25 cents in Meridian, where there are none but union shops. The increase in price is announced by the local Barbers Union.
 County Agent J. D. Howerton leaves Tuesday for West Point, where he will attend east central division of of the Mis- sissippi county agents convention.
 The first of series of lectures was delivered in Meridian this afternoon by Dr. Dunbar H. ogden, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Louisville, to a large audience. pr. Ogden Is here. under the auspices f,the Meridian Minis terial Association. His subject was '.ConT- parative Religion" He is an eloquent speaker and his address was exceptionally we'll received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
RESERVATION OF LANSING CAUSES
 BIG SENSATION
British Press Fears It Will Have Adverse Effect on Americas Influence
 in World Affairs
By Associated Pres.


 London, February 16.-The resignation of Secretary of State Lansing is given < sreat prominence in the London morning Spapers, and in view of the circumstances is treated as a first-class sensation. Most of the papers editorially express the fear tkat the incident will have an adverse effect on the progress of Americas in- fluence in world affairs.
 The Daily Telegraph, describing it as "an amazing and profound surprise, says: The affair reveals to the world clearer than any event in recent times how nearly the position of the President approaches absolute personal sovereignty. The ordinary Briton has otie1 heard this is so, but the attitude adopted and the language employed by President Wilson in these letters will be something of a revelation to him.
 After remarking on the historic growth of the powers of the presidency, until it stands in a position today of which the fathers of the constitution can have had no idea,n the Telegraph recalls that the only condition laid down for the President is that he act in accordance with the national will, and adds;
 Upon that ground he has been chal- lenged by the Senate regarding the most momentous act in his political career With the question of the League of Ma tions still unsettled he has now again issued what must be regarded as a chal- lenge to public opinion, and the outcome 4 awaited with deep interest and solici- Jude by all who realize the place held today by America in ordering the af- fairs of mankind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
"AUTOCRATIC REGIME"

Paris, February 15.-Although all Paris newspapers give prominence to Washington dispatches telling of the resignation of Secretary of State Lam sing and his correspondence with Presi- dent Wilson, few have commented edi- torially on the incident. The news ar rived too late for yesterday mornings newspapers, which went to press an hour earlier than usual because of the daylight saving law coming into oper- ation.
 The Journal calls the event "a strik- ing example of the autocratic regime, the facade of which is democratic
 President Wilson," the newspaper continues, returns after his mysteri- ous Illness, and comes to the conclusion that Secretary Lansing. during his ab- sence, has been ruling as Lansing wished and dismisses him. National representation and popular sentiment are not even consulted in reaching decision in which Louis XIV would have used more formality.
 Opposition has evisted between Mir. Wilson and MT. Lansing ever since the latter acted in the peace conference MT. Lansing was openly blamed for concessions MT. Wilson was forced to make, and the Presidents illness alone
 
 between the two. MT. Wilson's motive in this matter, however, may have been complex. Is not Mr. Lansing called upon to play the classic role of the scapegoat. which assumes the burden of his superiors faults? The choice of a new Secretary will give an interest," ing indications"
 In it's editorial on the incident, the Libre Parole remarks
 xkv:t his country seven years without the least regard for national representa- ton. who threw America into the war alter winning the election on peace programme, and who domineered over the peace negotiations. returns from mysterious illness to accuse his foreign minister of governing automatically turing his absence. Isn't that laugh 'ole! MT. Wilson has given the impress non Tor some days that he is preparing 70 change his coat, Isn't Mir. Lansing's disgrace the first step%
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
WHAT'S WRONG WITH WILSON,

Rome, February 15-Renorts fro,, Paris relative to the note Presidsn+ Wllsen has sent. to the supreme allied council in which. he enters objections 10 the compromise reached by the al Hes regarding the Adriatic question are printed in the Messaggero, which comments unfavorably upon this "s,Id- zen t,e and new intervention by President "dlson. The newspaper observes he ,'isht te nave expressed his point of view before the Ttalian-Jugo- Slay question reached it's present status.
 Does the dismissal of Lansing" the newspaper asks, mean Mir. Wilson bas resained his health or become abso- lutely Irresponsible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
GOT NEW INFLUENZA CASES

Montgomery, February 15.-(Special.)- Six hundred and seven new cases of in- fluenza were reported to the state health department by the counties during the twenty-four hours ending Saturday aft ernoon Walker county led the list with 262 cases This report probably included cases for several days. Mobile city re- ported ninety four and Birmingham for ty-nine.
 Other reports follow: Calhoun. B. Dai- las 7 Geneve. 37; Jefferson, excluding Birmingham, 21; Montgomery, 42; Talla- dega, S6; Tuscaloosa, 1l Mobile had three deaths from influenza.
 Cases of pneumonia were reported as follows: Dallas, 2: Houston l Jeffer- son. }; Birmingham, ?; Montgomery. 9; Talladega, 1; Walker. {; Calhoun had one death from pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Summer Racing Season
 Has Opened In Paris
By As,nolntsd Pros.

Paris, February 15.-The summer racing season opened in Paris today along with the advent of summer time. The Metro- poltan racing season was ushered in at the beautiful TeXauil track.
 This years budget of prize money ex- ceeds by rearly t.250,0o0 francs any sum hitherto voted for the purpose. Liberal increases have been made all along the line in added and stake moneys. and some important new races have been placed on the programme
 The two important metropolitan tracks at Chantily and Le Tremblay which were not available last year, will once more be n use and there is a possibility of a new track being opened at St. Denis during the course of the season.
 William k. Vanderbilt and A. K. Ma. comber are the most Prominent American. starters. King Alfonso of Spain will race under the eolors of the Duke of Toledo- Frank O'Neil the American jockey. wile ride MT. Vanderbilt's horses as in past years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
ELECTION OF KING
 IS ONLY SOLUTION
ROyalist Party of Hungary Working For RestOra-
 tiOn of Monarchy
By A.sOeiatsd Pros,

Budapest. February Reflection of a King is the only solution of the political and economic problems pending in Hun gary, said Count Somsich, president Of the royalst party, to the Associated Press correspondent today.
 What our party wants he continued, lis to restore the monarchical form of government Who shall be the King is secondary. consideration. If he should be a foreigner our hope is he will brins wealth and prestige to help us with other nations. For this reason many are anX- ious an English prince should be selected. Some favor a neutral country such as Spain or Norway. The policy of our party is to end inc miseries of war and make the people happy
 Member sof the aristocracy in the Host provinces are enrolled as members of the royalist party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
FUNERAL TODAY OF WOMAN BURNED TO
 DEATH SATURDAY

k funerll services over the remains of Mrs Ida V Mcdowell. age "A. who was burned to death Saturday afternoon. win pe conducted from Lige Loys chapel a: lo:oo o'clock this morning, and interment will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Mcdowell was standing before the open lire or a grate at her residence at Ns North Fifty-third street. when the flame licked out nd caught fire to her clothing She was severely burned. and, although rushed to local infirmary, died short time later. Mrs Mcdowell is sur yived by her brother, A. c. Perryman of Birming ham.
 The following will serve as pallbearers: T. Q. Melton Henry Hiden. w. F. Tyler P. l.. Eyeil, c. F. Pabmore and I w krichbapm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Huge Corporation For
 Rehabilitation European
 Jewry Is Being Planned
By Associated Press

NC" fork, February 15.-Plans are be- Ing made by the Jews of America to form slO,O00,0oo corporation to finance tha TO- haDiiitation of European Jewry, it was announced here tonight by the Joint dis
 ripution committee of American funds Tor Jewish war sufferers Conferences are now in progress with leading American bankers and Jewish bankers abroad i, was state1.
 The joint distribution committee, 1t was also announced, is making arrangements to supply the Jewish populations in widely separated parts of Europe with Kosher food and matzos for the season Of the Passover, which begins on April g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Carpentier Accepts
 Offer, Says William Fox

New York, February 15.-William Fox. the moving picture and the atricaI man, said tonight he had re- ceiyed cable message from M. Descamps. manager of Georges Car pentier. the French heavyweight champion. accepting an offer for Carpenter to engage in q worlds championship contest with Jack Dempsey in America on July 4, or Labor day.
 Winfield R. Shechan sailed yes- terday to confer as representative of MT. Fox with the French man. ager to obtain the necessary sig natures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Discovery of Sugar Growth On Fir Trees
 Believed Valuable
sy Associated Prsm


 Washington, February 15.-Discovery of the growth of sugar on fir trees in British Columbia is announced in the current number of the American Forestry Maga- zine The discovery, which is said to be of great value to chemistry, came as the result of the investigations of Prof. John Davidson, chief of the botanical dep lrt- ment of the University of British Coium- bia at Vancouver
 Specimens of the product upon analysis are said to have indicated the presence of large percentage of an extremely rare variety of sugar. While fir sugar IS not expected to become factor in the food supply. like the product of the cane and the beet, the article advances the belief that it will prove valuable for experimental purposes. Indians have made use of the sugar in British Columbia for many years, the article states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
DECLARES CANADA
 CAN'T CONSENT TO
 LENROOT PROPOSAL
ss Associated Press

otta"a, February 15.-N w. Rowel. ac''ns secretary of state for external af- iairs declared empbaticaily tonight that Canada would never consent to ratiaoa. 'loh ot the peace treaty by the United states If the Lenroot reservation was adopted either in it's original form or with the proposed amendment. Mir RowelI. "ho IS also president of the privy coun- GIL outlined Canada's position in a spooch ue''Vered before a mass meeting Of war veterans.
 me Lenroot reservation would deprive i, tlua tt ol her Independent voting power m the league of nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
EVANSTON

Bankston. February 15.-t Special United States Deputy Marshal Bates with four other deputies, captured I thirty-gallon still within half mile of Bankston. which is about twelve p,iras east of Fayette, on the Southern raiiroad The still was not in operation. but two large barrels of beer were confisca ted Leonard Davis, negro, was arrested and placed in the Jasper jail in connection with the case.
 This is the second still captured in this section in the past week. James Neal and son were also arrested on the same charge. but made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Pershing Guest of Memphis
 By Associated Press

Memphis, Tenn. February 15-Gen. John J. Pershing sts the guest of Mem, phis. today attended luncheon arr ranged in his honor by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and tonight was the guest of the Memphis post of the American Legion at a banquet at which the speakers included Governor A. IT Roberts. former United States Senator Luke Lea, Brig. Gen. l.. D. Tyson of Knoxville. commander of the Fifty- ninth brigade of the Thirtieth division Col Harry $. Berry state commander of the American Legion. and Lieut.. Col Wiham J. Bacon of Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
PLANS OF PLOT FOR
 RETURN OF CHARLES
 REVEALED TO ALLIES
Continued from Page One)

the name of Kaspar Kovacs and bear ing the former emperors photograph with the other three passports for his companions. Charles, it is said, was to go to Szombathely, in West Hun gary. where he would call upon the soldiers to rally to his standard
 dispatch from Vienna Saturday night said the secretary of former Elm peror Charles had informed the Asso- ciated Press by telephone that Buda- pest reports of futile attempt by the former monarch to re-enter Hungary were entirely false. According to the secretary. Charles had not left the chateau grounds at Prangens, where he has been staying for the past three weeks, being slightly ill.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
U; 5. To Quit Conference
 Ii Adriatic Question Is
 Settled By Other Powers
tcontinued from Page onel

and Jugo-slavia last fall by which. it IS said, a community of interest be. tween the two countries would hs recognized in the Adria.tie according to London advices to the Journal Ii is said members of the supreme allied eounch are satisfied with the state ineht made by the French premier
 Frenner Nitti of Italy is reported to nave ordered the suppression of the .s.s's. spap per responsible fo rthe frs, publication of the reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Iroeh Wins Amateur Wing Shot Trap Championship

hansas City, Mo. February b. Frank M Troeh of Vancouver, Wash.
 today won the international amataur wing shot championship, the principal event of the Interstate Trapsbootinp tourhament which ended here today. Troeh defeated Harry Snvder of tr
 sas City, who led when the first bsir oI the event was completed yesterda,,
 rms score was s4. In addition. Troeh captured the first cash prize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Suffs Pay Tribute to
 Memory of Dr. Shaw
By Associated Pres,

Chicago. February 15.-Delegates to the victory convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association paid homage to the memory of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, former president at memorial service at the Fourth Presbyterian Church
 The work of organizing the league of women voters. which will succeed the suffrage association, will be con- tinued tomorrow and in the afternoon the centenary of Susan B. Anthony's birth will be celebrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
DOG TAG LAW PAYING

MuHI Bomery, February l5.-tSpecial) )- Alabama's dog tax law is a paying prop osition. Records in the state auditor ottlee and the state tax commission show that already ssl,5 has been collected for uos Ecenses. This money will be kept in the treasury for the. .reimbursemept Of persons unable to pay their expenses while being treated at the Pasteur in stitute and of persons owning cattle which have been killed by dogs At the end of each year the balance will be turned into the general fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
Foley's Honey and Tar
COMPOUND

 CLEARS THE THROAT of phleem and mucus, stops that tickling, opens the air passages for easier breathing and coats the raw, inflamed surfaces with . heal Ting, soothing medicine. -.- e.s~
 Grateful Father Tells What It Did W. E. Curry. 13O Up 9th St. Evansville, Ind. writes: T have little girl years who has . aood deal of trouble with croup. have used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. giving it to her according to directions and obtaining instant relief for her. My wifo and use it whenever bothered with bad cold or cough. and will cay that it is the best remedy for . bad cold. cough. throat trouble or croup that ever saw
 Parents who use Foley's Honey and Tar know it is safe and no harm will come even if an overdose should be given by accident. It tastes good and children like it. It won't upset the deli cate stomachs of young children, delicate persons or elderly people.
 EUGENE JACOBS DRUG STORE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY

Montgomery. February l9.-(Special)- b. How many wives has Marion H. May He was arrested here Saturday as he appled Tor a license 10 marry on the charge that he already has six wives scattered from the Tennessee line to the gulr. Mays aecuser claims to be the 9r"ther of the woman who became his fifth Wife. He will be tried on n charge of b.eamy. No information could be ob 'aned about the case. though May de- nies the charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
HUGHES NAMED CHAIRMAN

Montgomery, February 15.-tspecial.)- henry N' Hughes, clerk of the circuit court. was elected chairman of the conn ty democratic executive committee Sat urday as the successor of Cyrus B. Brown, who resigned because of his can didacy for position on the board of revenue The committee made assess ments against all candidates for county offices and provided that entries shall close March 10, the day set by the state committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-16
GADsDEN

Gadsden, February '15.-(special)--A beautiful residence section is now being plated on the hills and ridges in the vicinity of the Gadsden Country Club on the Ashville road The work is be- ing done on the road opposite the club there, while on the other side of the road Otto Agricola later may rebuild mountain roads and offer home sites.
 At it's regular meeting Monday night the council will consider the request of City Engineer Smith on the estimated cots of sl25,000 for the paving projects now under discussion The streets to be paved are Turrentine avenue, Sec ond street Eighth street, part or Chestnut and a few smaller streets.
 The Red Cross survey of Etowah county is being completed today and reports of the various committees Will be given at mass meetings at the churches of Gadsden. Alabama City and Attalla tomorrow afternoon and night.
 Suit for 5000 has been filed by Mrs. A. Wilson against the Gadsden Railway. Light and Power Company She alleges personal injuries and humiliation when she claims a car started before she had alighted at Canterbury station on Jan uary "A.
 When an automobile driven by s. $. Caldwell backed into a Walnut street car at Seventh street last night, the rear end of the street car was put out of service and traffic on the line de- layed. The automobile was only slight ly damaged and no one was hurt.