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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses werA recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 Americus G. Reynolds. Birmingham. tc Mrs Kate Jenkins Esterman.
 G. A. Rurlss. Birmingham. to Miss Co ell O'Bryant.
 P. Mes. Culver. Ensley. to Miss Mar ga ret Elizabeth Warden.
 w. F. Bolin. Birmingham. to Miss Mary Jeanette Vance. Henry McCombs. Irondale. to Miss Daisy Purkett
 Fl. C. Graham. Birmingham. to Miso Ella Mae Phillips.
 James L. Moon, Ashland. to MI Ro. berta $. Manifold
 Walter seagle. Helena. to Miss Willie Lucas. Cleve Davis. Bradford. to Miss Martha Harris.
 Fred Gross. Birmingham. to Miss Mary '. shelton.
 L. F. Percer. Birmingham. to Miss Lenore Winselt.
 H. H. smith. Gadsden. to Mas Addie W. Yam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

Efforts of Bashinsky Co of Troy to ship 5000 bales of cotton. led, itwas learned yesterday morning, to the opening of negotiations with England in regard to the shipment of Amer ican cotton and resulted in a declara- tion by England that American cotton would not be considered a contraband of war.
 Senator Frank S. White. who carried the case of Bashinsky X Co. to the state department, is. therefore. mainly re- sponsible for the beginning of negotia- tions which resulted in England aban- doning a position which was dismal In Its effect on the southern planter and assuming new position which means so much for his betterment.
 The senator before leaving for Pell City yesterday afternoon. where last night he made a political speech. stated that Bashinsky & Go. wired him that that firm was unable to make ship ment of 5000 bales of cotton to Ge- noa, Italy, because insurance compan-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

piled that 1t would no longer consider cotton A contraband of war. and that 1t would agree that our staple product might be sold not only to non-belligerents, but to belligerents as well.'
 No sooner had England so declared itself, than the Associated Press carried a dispatch which gave great satisfac- tion throughout the south. Tho possibility of shipping cotton to the nations of Europe and shipping 1t In safety. is con- sidered great boon. and the beginning of the end of the present period of busi- ness inactivity in the south. It was not known. however. until yesterday that a cotton firm in Alabama and senator from Alabama, were in the main respon- sible for the accessons of Great Britain.
 When Great Britain placed cotton on the noncontraband list. insurance com- panies of New York and other big cen- ters no longer required the insertion of a clause in the contract releasing them from damages in the event of se.zure by England. Bashinsky & Go. immediately got It's 5000 bales on the waters. and at the present time, that cargo Is en route to Genoa. It Is said that other ship ments have also been made. and that comparative activity in cotton will soon be the market characteristic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
SPECIAL SERVICES TONIGHT Musical Programme at North High.
 lands Methodist Church

The North Highlands Methodist church choir, composed of 20 voices. will render the following at the church this evening. commencing at 7:45 o'clock: Hymn No. l, "Diadem.' "God So Loved the World" Stainer. Solo, "Eternal Rest (Piccolamini)-Mrs. J. M Griffin.
 '.Then, o Crown Us." Evans. Solo, selected, Mrs. Parham. Jesus Word of God Incarnate,'' Gou- nod.
 Quartet. God Is Spirit" Bennett)- Miss Jones. Mrs. Holt. MT. Lyon and Mir. Grain.
 '..Gloria'' (twefth mass)- ,1ozart. Hymn, Hail Immanuel." Unfold Ye Portals. Gounod. Solo. selected, G, H. Grain. Male double quartet. Solo, Now The Day Is Over (John. s0n)-Miss Jones.
 "I Am Alpha and Omega" stainer
 '9sIuu9Io 'svuoqL V "A Harry Lyon. director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

 PEOPLE WILL BEGIN TODAY TOPAY PRICE 0F EUROPEAN WAR Special War Tax on Busi- nesses and Commodities
 Now in Effect
ENTIRE BURDEN IS
 NOT TO FALL AT ONCE
Stamp Tax Will Not Apply Until De- cember 1@John C. McNeePs In- structions Are About as
 VOluminous as the Bill

Today, according to a statement of John D. McNeal. collector of internal revenue for Alabama and Mississippi. the people of the United States will begin paying the price of the European war.
 The special war tax on great many businesses and commodities is, in oth- CT words. effective. The tax on ale, beer and porter has been increased s1 to s1.50 per barrel of not more than 31 gallons, the tax on still wines has been placed at from one quarter of a cent to cents per bottle, and on champagne 20 cents per quart bottle. Today dealers in tobacco will have to pay the bill
 In addition the following special taxes will apply:
 Bankers, s1 for each 5000 of cap- 1tal; brokers, s30; pawnbrokers, $50; commercial brokers, SEQ; custom house brokers, s1o; proprietors of theatres having seating capacity of more than 800. s10o; proprietor of cifcuses. s100; bowling alleys and pool tables, $5 each commission merchants, $20.
 The tobacco tax applies in greater measure to the manufacturers, few of whom are in Birmingham. Dealers In tobacco, leaf tobacco, snuff, cigarettes, cigars and the like are assessed in pro- portion to the amount of their sales, from s6 to SEA. The tax on manufac- turers ranges from s6 to $2496.
 Stamp Tax Follows
 The entire burden will not fall at once, however. The stamp tax applies December 1 and thereafter, according n MrNaal a te. notes, bonds, debentures, mortgages and other papers will have to bear q stamp Of certain cost. The collector is required to furnish the postma ster with a suitable number of stamps for retail
 As if to thrust into the serious busi- ness bit of humor. the government Incorporates In the bill provisions of severe punishment for those who are guilty of forgery or theft in this re- spect.
 Talk Is Expensive
 And hereafter it will be expensive to talk For it Is ordained that telegraph and telephone companies will be re- quired to collect for the government l cent over and above the toll charged for every message or conversation for which a charge of 15 cents or more was made. Insurance companies will hereafter pay one-half of 1 cent on each dollar received in premiums. Tray elers to foreign ports will pay to the government a fee ranging from $1 to $5 in accordance with the cost of transportation. The company selling q seat or berth in parlor or sleeper car will pay to the government l cent. Chewing gum. cosmetics, perfume and other toilet articles will bear a. tax, and, as a result, will increase in price flor the people will bear the burden, the people agree
 MT. McNeers instructions are as vol luminous as the bill, which is House bill 18S91. In the entire document there are but two features which offer re- lief-the one being that the taxes i'm cember 31, 1915, and the second. that stamps on hand ofter that date are re- deemable at face value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
FIRST AVENUE LOT
 SOLD FOR S75,0O0
Southern Land Co. Buys the Mayberry Property Ad- joining Civic Chamber

The Southern Land company, composed of Birmingham men whose names havo not yet been made public, have pur- chased the II. H. Mayberry property on First avenue adjoining the Chamber of Commerce. The price paid was s75.O0o.
 The property will be improved at once with three-story building. The site is Sox1S21a feet and the building was occupied by the Alabama Paper company until fire destroyed 1t number of months ago. The sale of the property was made through A. A. Gambill & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
ANTI-DEMOCRATS A ITS IN THE
 SEVENTH FAIL TO FUSE

The efforts of the republicans and pro- gressives to fuse In the Seventh dis trict have failed, according to announce rlent made yesterday at the headquar- ters of these anti-democratic organiza- tions.
 This failure, it is generally agreed. means that the only danger facing tho democratic congressional nominee, John L. Burnett. has been eliminated. In the Seventh district, as is generally known, there is very little difference in strength between the democratic and anti-demo- cratic vote.
 During the week just passed MT. Bur nett has been actively at work in his district. and he has been rendered valu- able assistance by the state campaign committee. Congressman Heflin spoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
ARJON CLUB WILL
 GIVE CONCERT DEC. 8
Will Sing at Central High School. Proceeds to Go to the Summer
 Concert Fund

The Arion club, composed of about C male voices. will give a concert at the High school auditorium on the night of December and the proceeds will be given to the Music Study club to help defray the cost of free concerts during the coming summer.
 Rienzi Thomas Is the director of the Arions and is making up a beautiful pro- gramme The club will be assisted by Mss Abigail Crawford. pianist; also Mrs. Laurens Block. pianist; c. R. Klenk, violinist: w. H. Geigenberger. 'cellist. The group of three will play trio num- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01

twice in Cullman county; l.. B. Rainey of Gadsden has made several addresses: Sen ator White spoke Friday at Fort Payne, Friday night at Attalla, and last night at Pell City; Judge W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa made tour of Franklin coun- ty; Congressman Abercrombie spoke at Gadsden yesterday, and other men have done effective work in the only close district of the state.
 As is known, efforts have been made to bring about the fusion of the oppo- sition ticket. Efforts to this end were continued. it Is learned, throughout Fri day. Saturday morning the announcement of the failure was made. It Is generally agreed that had the anti-democrats fused and broken at the same time their agree ment made in entering tho democratic pri- mary. to support the democratic nomi- nees, MT. Burnett would have been in danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Negro Trusties Escape

Will Smith and Eugene Meyers, alias Tango" two negro trusties, escaped from the county jail early yesterday morning by saving their way out through the barred windows In the jail kitchen. Will Smith was serving a one-year term while Meyers was awaiting trial on a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Automobile Is Stolen

-. C. c. Mclean has reported to the police that his Ford runabout was stolen Thursday morning. The license number
 of the car was 3601 Alabama The au- tomobile was left in front of the Brown Marx building about g o'clock Thursday slaorning and has not since been seen Joy the doctor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Real Estate Transfer

The following real estate transfer was yesterday recorded in the office of the obate judge: s5OOo-L. D. Williams to H. D. Williams. lots 9 and 10. in block a. survey of Elyton< Land company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
More Cold Water

"2 I do not believe that 1t is within the constitutional power of the legisla- ture to reduce the cotton acreage in Ala bama 50 per cent, or any other per cent Even if I should be wrong In this opin- ion, would not favor a reduction of the acreage in Alabama, except as 1t might be in proportion to tho reduction Of the acreage in the other states
 ''3 do not favor plan to prohibit absolutely the production of cotton in Alabama in 1915.
 A. So far as they have come to my knowledge, have read all the plans which have been submitted for the remedy of the situation, but up to the present time have seen none which appear to me as being effective. nor have formulated in my own mind any plan which seems to me could have the desired effect.'
 It fig apparent from the foregoing that Lauderdaies representative believes that 1t would be unwise to convene the legis- lature. He is opposed to the Bankhead plan, he does not believe that the legis- lature has power to curtail the produc- ton of next year. he does not favor the idea of abandoning for 1916 the growing of cotton, and he has no plan of his own which he believes would solve the prob- lem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
REASONS G|VENFOR BELIEF THAT EXTRA SESSION IS DOOMED Loan Plan of Federal Gov ernment One of the I'm portant Features LAUDERDALE MAN
 PRESENTS HIS VIEWS H. A. Bradshaw Tells Why Cotton Would Be Below Ten Cents
 Even if There Were
 No War

The belief is general throughout Ala bama that the governor will not as- semble the legislators in extra session for the purpose of considering the cot ton problem.
 The reasons advanced are as follows:
 The declaration of Secretary McAdoo that the problem is a problem for tho federal government.
 The adoption of the loan plan by tho federal government and the statement of W. F. c. Harding that that plan practically precluded action by states.
 The apparent futility of Alabama act ing single handed.
 The inability of majority of the lawmakers to agree on plan which Is considered feasible and practicable.
 The opinion of the attorney general that the state could not by statute re- duce the cotton acreage.
 England's declaration that American cotton might be shipped without dan ger of seizure by Englands ships to all ports of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
MT. Bradshaw's Answer

have answered letters addressed to them by the farmers union of the state and tho governor of the state. It is generally understood that a majority of them have expressed a willingness to get together and try to do some thing However, as far as known, no plan has been suggested which the
 governor considers practicable. It Is learned that the governor will not call the legislature together at heavy ex- pense without knowing in advance Of the session that something wise and beneficent will be accomplished. Yesterday II. A Bradshaw, who will represent Lauderdalo county In the legislature made public tho letter he had addressed to the governor in an swer to the governors questions.
 From the following answers one can
 reach conclusion as to what the ques- tions were:
 T. It Is my understanding, from men who are well versed in the cotton situa. ton. that the cotton crop this year VIII perhaps exceed any crop ever before pro- duccd in this country. In former yeArs'
 when such a crop as tho present one pi omises to be has been produced. tho price has dropped to or cents under nurmal conditions It Is, therefore, not unreasonable to suppose that. had there been no European war and the situation had remained normal, the prices would perhaps have declined to or cents. This of itself would, in my opinion justify my opposing the state purchasing sooooO bales of cotton at 10 cents per pound.
 There being other important considera- tions, I feel warranted in expressing the opinion, as I at present understand the situation, that I would oppose the pro- posed bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-01
Samples Free by Mail

CutiourA Soap And Ointment cold throughout she world Lbsrai aample of each mailed free with 32p. beck. Ad1fso "Custcusa," Dept 2F. bostoa.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08
PATRIOTISM RULES THE WORLD

folly think that that only are GarG'e lot, is arrogance %
ancestors the institutions of sires and gIorfy the
achievements of the fathers of the race
The worlds crisis today demonstrates that land the
the people named with true patriotic zeal and stead
of country and the masses of people ready to follow the
to breathe the battle smoke and suffer the hards
bear the of tortng wounds the pains of death
and separation from loved one" % for the go t M the king and the
do ths ms grandad did in the Revolution fathers did
in the Rebellion It's is Patriotism ha m o o. rno ,n,
princess royal heads Cousins leading armies
when the clashes in the streets and the flags
unfned the people come troopng shouting the battle HYMNS
monarch of their beloved fntherlnnds
This is patriotism.
fighting Johnnie Bulls listen and shout God the King The
England hasten to enlist under the starry banner of the
non Jack victory for Under
Kitchener Of they gladly 90 to fight die for
military idol of the fright little tight little island
The Wilhelm proclamation and the millions of
sturdy emram respond and echo the ndmonon of their
Forward with God who will be with He with
cesors'
Russia. Belgium France, ruling monarch
ssnes call to and in splendid unity the people respond nor
flag Men and the bonevars of France and
Marsees Back of them generations of noble and
of achievements in times of and peace.
1t Patriotism.
No more beautiful patriotic
words of King Albert of Belgium and the
Elizabeth The king said 81 myself will lead troops and will
be- the sacrifices na
To die under such conditions privilege for sovereign And the
said 81 will those that fall wounded under the coos of
rule but question not their patriotism and their love of country To
inspired such the above there be nobility
words " t%sn 1 pe"e ep who % % 3 eah % ap n " a nn R
sends its army to the front and battles for the flag.
respective and of the lowing deeds erosm gaany
Of the of but all nations have had their heroes and the
land stake when their homes protected
Patriotism burns every heart it strength
arm CLANS in every Patriotism lives in land
What is to be will be.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08

L.. Attorney F., $. Ellsworth eabled
yesterday evening to his banker,
asking them to forward money /,
once to Paris. where he is with l. y
wife and two daughters. The fun
were sent by registered mail, viii d,
is regarded as the only safe way. a'
Word came from Miss Eva Sui j
van that she and Miss Josie Mari ~
are safe in Scotland. Harry Engli v
received word that his wife, Jacks. =
English and Esther McManus are in
London. Father Thomas Malone
cabled from London for money.
Elizabeth Moffat r s-D.hs>Ac h ::
father. Frederick Moffat, that she
and Beatrice Williams are wits
friends in London. DIR. f. II. War
ner and DR.. W. T. Chambers. wit4
his wife. are known to be attending
dental convention in London.
Inez Buck. actress. daughter S
Charles S. Buck. 2457 Wclton street,
is isolated in Lucerne, Switzerland
No word has been received lately
from Hazel McGilvarys Madelin.
Brooks and Margaret Higgins. VIII
are believed to be In London. Mrs,
Theodore Revillon of Paris has not
communicated lately with her faith
er. Rees c. Wider. of Denver. 1t iS
thought she and her son are with
her sister. Mrs. Roderick Horn, for
merly Daisy Wider. in London.
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The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08
AFTER LABORER'S JOB IS
LATEST LOCAL REPORT

Friends of labor are attribut-
ing a new form OF diversion on
the part of the operators and
their slaves. Larsen, clerk for
the company here, Is said to
have been the instigator of this
latest plot against the working
man.
In the employ OF Tony Clark
was painter by the name OF
Withers, a strong union sympa-
thtzer. 1t is charged by friends
OF Withers. that Larsen wrote
to M-. Clark. pointing out the
fact that Withers was strong
union man and asking MIR.
Clark to discharge his employ.
This Mr.. Clark refused to do.
Withers later resigned his place
and has gone to New Mexico.
What next will the operators
stoop to do in order to beat the
laboring man. not only with the
miner, but other laboring men?
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08

aid allies Italy altitude of strict neutral
y and lose the aid of this nation and
ally may find Italy against it,
Will Germany the dual monarchy of Hungary alone
allied question of the
hour.
Already the Germans have lost heavily The opening
with the Begian Iegc serious setback for the
of the battle
has been told However, all authorities least
25,OOO lost to Germany.
~ The Kaiser is buckng big 1t that
may prove his ndong certainly that will require his and
which he has been pointing with pride Germany
remarkable
behind her The Germans of hardy fight
But force of numbers Germany this
faces overwhelming odds and hemme in between invading
ai sides occupies n critical location right now
But the world glories the spunk Kaiser
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08
MANY DENVER -a-'
PEOPLE ARE HELD
up IN EUROPE

Denver, Colo, Aug. Sin the be-
lief that l.. II. Guldman, millionaire
owner OF the Golden Eagle Dry Goods
company. is without money in the
southern part OF Germany. near the
scene Of the first battles OF the Euro
oean war. efforts are being made to
get relief to him.
The state department at Washing
ton also is endeavoring to get into
Communication with him. and New
York bankers have asked their Ger
man representatives to try to find
him and learn whether he is in need
funds.
The fact that cable communication
with Germany has been practically
cut off has made the work Of finding
the Denver man difficult. A letter
received yesterday by his son, NJ. d.
lGuldman. contained the information
that he was in Bad kissinger July
20.
Two other Denver families are
deeply concerned in the conflict on
the continent. Mrs. Paul LaForgue,
who until four months ago was Miss
Persis Tabor of Denver, is believed
to be alone in her apartment in Par
is while her husband is marching in
the French army that Is attempting
ito check the invading force of the
Germans. He is a lieutenant, ana
Mrs. LaForgue's mother. Mrs. n.
Maxcy Tabor. says there is no doubt
that he is with the army.
Another Denver bride who is
spending her honeymoon with her
husband is Mrs. Albert Won Schroe-
der. formerly Mrs. Barry Sullivan.
Won Schroeder left her in Berlin to
join the regiment in which he is a
lieutenant.
Cable messages giving assurance
of the safety of many Denver people
who are abroad came last night ana
this morning. A number are yet to
be heard from.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08

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that are Of interest to all women.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-08
"Free Press Story a Deliberate Lie"
... -.-.CLARk

That the story in last nights issue
of the Free Press concerning him and
the alleged attempt by A. l.. Larson
to cause the discharge OF painter by
the name of Withers, is a deliberate
today made by Tony Clark, the well
known contractor. Mr.. CLARK was
incensed over the falsehood and Wis
tied the office of the family journal.
He got no audience. however. When