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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
STOCK BROKERS PROTEST AGAINST
 PROPOSED TAX
Special Taxation of $50 a Year on Brokers Unfair, They Claim-Say Busi-
 ness Is DemOralized

Washington. September H.--Stoek brokers are protesting against the pro- posal to include in the war revenue bill now being drafted special tax on them Of s5e year. Such a tax was levied in the war revenue act of Spanish-Amer- jean war, which the democratic caucus authorized the ways and means commit ice to emulate. The stock brokers say stock exchanges are closed throughout the country because of the war, and their business is demoralized. They also point to the uncertainty as to when stock ex- changes will resume operations.
 The matter will be taken up tomorrow when the committee expects to receive from the treasury department estimates of revenue to be derived from special and stamp taxes proposed to be levied. Several members of the committee main tain that the brokers tax should be in cIuded, because the brokers have not closed their offices.
 Some members desire to exempt checks from the proposed 2-cent stamp tax if the treasury estimates show that S100,- 100000 in revenue can be raised without them. Great increases in land transac- tions and insurance business since the Spanish war, they believe, will afford sufficient stamp tax revenues.
 If it is found undesirable to eliminate all checks it may be decided to exempt all checks of $50 or less The principal reason advanced for this exemption is that it would relieve the banks and ner- chants from annoying detail and also relieve from the tax burdened persons of small means
 Administration leaders hope to have the revenue bill ready for debate in the House early next week. Republican lead CTS in both houses already are prepar- ing to fight the measure. Senator Smoot is chairman of the special minority op- position committee
 Senate republicans believe that the fii- ibuster against the river and harbor bill and fight against the war tax will keep Congress in session until after the No Vember election. As an indication of their confidence in this respect Senator Gal lagher the minority leader, announced to- night he would leave for New Hampshire tonight to carry on his campaign for re- election. House republicans have called conference for tomorrow night to dis cuss plans for opposing the war tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
EXPRESS CLERK
 IS RETURNED

Clanton, September 17.-(Special Frank c. Smith. the 16-year- old boy who is charged with the theft of the 5000 package sent by Birmingham bank to a bank in Thorsby, has been returned here from Knoxville Tenn where he was arrested. The young man admitted that he was working in the express office at Thorsby at the time the package was received and that he left there the next morning and went to Birmingham. He has employed attorneys who have advised him to make no further statements.
 Nothing has been heard of the whereabouts of Dr. Higgins. the jew eler. who is alleged to have left here with a female companion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
GERMAN SHIPS TO
 MARSHALL ISLANDS

Honolulu, September 1.-TWO German merchant captains from the China seas have brought word that the German mer- chant marine and navy are making the Marshall Islands their rendezvous in the Pacific. Five German cruisers, two steam oil tankers and 12 German passengers and freighters are said to be there now
 Captain Mellhoff of the little Ham, burg-American trader Honeymoon, which arrived last night from the blockaded port of Tsing Tao, 4S days out, told the story first. Captain Vogeler of the Gouv- ernour Jaeschke, also of the Hamburg American freight service, which arrived today from the China seas. oorroborated him.
 There are six German vessels here They probably will remain until peace is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
APPEAL MADE FOR
 TUBERCULOSIS WORK

To the Editor of The Age Herald: The Anti Tuberculosis association is in deep water and would earnestly ap-
 peal to its friends to relieve it of an
 uncomfortable pressure. To clear ac-
 counts to date we need $500 cash.
 This represents the amount deducted
 from the city's appropriation in Novem-
 Der last. plus the pledges as yet un-
 paid to the building fund. Of the
 pledges made last March we have re- cclved up to date only 55 per cent.
 Yesterday a young man of 23 years without friends or funds and in an early stage of tuberculosis sought ad- mission to the sanatorium. In the face of such debt, was I right in under taking to care for and attempt to arr rest the disease in this young life ? Will the Birmingham people deny themselves in order to keep the asso- ciation at work?
 The point to these two questions is that certain bills remaining unpaid de- stroy our credit and cut off our food supply. With an average of 35 patients to care for every day, reduction of ex- perse is out of the question.
 | On Sunday last group of young
 men representing the Ramsey Bible
 class visited the sanatorium. They were so impressed with the work that
 already promises have begun to come
 in and in one case a check for s10. l 1T everyone in the city were similar l ly to visit and carefully examine into
 the work of the sanatorium. such prom ises and checks would multiply. May
 I not hope to receive many in answer | to this appeal? Checks sent by mail may be made out to me as secretary or l to W. J. Adams. treasurer. The old
 Latin proverb is emphatica1ly true in l this instance that He gives twice who gives quickly"
 1 Deeply appreciating the aid of The AEe-Herald. frequently and freely giy en, yours cordially.
 l GEORGE EAVES. Secretary l Birmingham September IT. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
3,OOO,OOO
 MEN IN BATTLE

to De attempting to repeat on the Aisne
 the turning movements carried through so successfully on the Marne, ana in the present case they have the addi- tlonai incentive of knowing that should tne German right be again turned there are no great defensive positions behind Meuse
 The position of the army of the Ger man crown prince, making its way to- ward the Stenay gap, remains full of interest The French army, which barred the exit of the crown prince. by Foul, is still hurrying in pursuit of him.
 There is no confirmation of the re- ported German abandonment of Liege but it would not be surprising, in the opinion of observers in London, to see the Germans quit Belgium altogether,
 if there is any truth in the report that the eastern arena of the war theatre has become the decisive position in German eyes. and that Germany will be content for the present to maintain Ia defensive attitude in the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Omar HardgrOve To
 Drive Police Patrol

Omar Hardgrove, the star pitch CT of the pennant-winning Barons, is going to be employed by the city of Birmingham as a patrol driver He will assume his duties this morning at f:30 o'clock.
 Hardgrove, it is stated, had al- ways expressed a keen desire to remain in Birmingham during the winters but was never before ablc to obtain satisfactory employment. However, the sudden upheaval at the city jail, which resulted in the dismissal of two of the patrol drivers, left a desirable opening which Pitcher Hardgrove speedily embraced.
 Hardgrove is very familiar with the work of opera ting the police patrol as he has been q popular favorite at the city jail through out the summer while the Barons played at home.
 His appointment as patrol driver has met with favor with the police officers as Hardy" is well known to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
$15, 100000 ESTATE
 IS LEFT BY HAGGIN

New York, September 17--James E. Haggin, millionaire mine owner and horseman, who died recently left an es- tate amounting to about $15,0 coo &C., cording to statement today by attor- neys here in conjunction with filing the will for probate. For the most part the property consists of mines yin South pa kota and Peru and in ieal estate. The testators interest in horses was an amusement, not business enterprise, ac- cording to the laws.
 The entire estate Is left to relatives. Requests include $50000 each to Mrs. Thomas Y. Read, sister, Stockton, Cal, and Laure E. Amsden, sister-in-law, Yer sailles, Ky; of $25,0OO each to .urs. Alb her c. Hutner, Woodford county, Ken lucky, and Mrs. Isham Railey, Versailles, sisters-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
CHARGES DEMOCRATS
 WITH EXTRAVAGANCE

Indianapolis, September 17.-Senator William F. Borah of Idaho, opening the Indiana republican campaign here to- night, charged the democratic adminis- tration with undue extravagance."
 Congress up to this date has appro- priated s1.117, ,00o,0o0." said the senator. which does not include the rivers and harbors bill nor any expense made neces- sary as it is claimed, by the war.
 Appropriations to date are in excess of the republican appropriations of the last Congress by $10O000,00O and the ap- propriations of the present Congress. when completed, in my judgment, will amount to s25O. .OOo.0O0 in excess of that which was denounced as extravagance."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, September 17.-tSpecial.) special meeting of the Bessemer Board of Trade was held this afternoon at o'clock in the Board of Trade | rooms on Nineteenth street with good attendance. Secretary George Stevenson stated that the purpose of l the meeting was to discuss the ''buy-a- bale of-cotton movement" several of the Bessemer merchants having ex- pressed a desire to purchase cotton The members are very much interested in the proposition and much enthusiasm was manifested.
 A large number of Bessemer business men have stated that they would buy bale of cotton and Attorneys Good wyn and Ross stated that they would advance the money for 8 bale, while D. L. Read, . prominent furniture dealer, stated hs would buy . bale at II cents pound. George Stevenson was asked to look into the matter of securing storeroom for the product and the meeting adjourned to Friday afternoon at o'clock In the Board of Trade rooms.
 
 of the Bessemer public schools as well as examinations for the removal of conditions will be held at the high | school building tomorrow morning at 9:S0 o'clock. Examinations for the re- moval of conditions of pupils of the Jonesboro schools who will enter the grammar schools will be held at the Jonesboro school building at the same time.
 general teachers meeting will be held at the high school building on Ar lington avenue and Nineteenth street on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. | A thief entered the residence of ]. M Moch on Eighth avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets last night while the family were at supper about 7:S0 o'clock and stole a lady's purse containing $5 In money, large ruby ring, a small amethyst ring and q book of car tickets.
 Funeral services over the remains of Lawrence Lipscomb. who died yester- 1 day morning at an infirmary in Bir- mirgham after e long illness, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Andy Lipscomb, 17O1 Berk- 1 Icy avenue with the Rev. l. F. Swallow, ipastor of tha First Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Intermef was at Cedar Hill cemetery. Miss Jessie Bumgardner left today for Athens. where she will be a stu dent at the Athens Female college this winter.
 Miss Erline Reynolds is the guest of Miss Margaret Berry at her home at Raimund mines.
 Frank Childers is able to be out aft CT recent illness of fever at the home |of his mother, Mrs. Frank Childers. on Sixth avenue.
 Mrs. w. C. Nixon has been removed from the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital to her home in Brighton. Mrs G. <P. Benton. accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. R. w. Waldrop. has gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
NEW HAVEN REPLIES
 TO TRUST SUIT

New York. September 17.-In reply to the governments antitrust suit against the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. the railroad company and the New England Navigation company today filed an swers in United States district court here, denying that railroad. trolley ard steam lines mentioned in the complaint were acquired or are controlled as a result of any unlawful act or through unlawful methods.
 Such properties were acquired and are controlled, the answer sets forth, in compliance with and subject to Mas sachusetts, Rhode Island. Connecticut ana New York statutes and in accord ance with public policy.
 Although the government and New Haven have reached an understanding looking to dissolution of the sys- tenn, the suit filed before this agreo- ment was reached is pending and the answers filed today constitute part of the groundwork of which will be built the dissolution decree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
: NOTHING KNOWN OF
 GARDEN STATEMENT

London, September T.-06 D. m)-The British foreign office tonight stated fl had no official information regarding the interview attributed to Sir Lionel Car den, British minister to Mexico, crit icising the United States for withdraw ing troops from Vera Cruz
 It was added, however. that the com munication made by Sir Cecil Spring Rice. British amba ssador at Washington. to Secretary of State Bryan, that Sir Lionel would repudiate the alleged interview al the first opportunity. was indorsed by the foreign office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18

London, September 17.-C:so p. m ) The world has once again been set to the task of guessing how the terrific clash of arms on the heights north ward of the River Aisne is progressing.
 As the crow flies. the front of the opposing armies. which with the heavy reinforcements that have reached them, probably total in the neighborhood of 100000 men, stretches for no miles. Making allowances for the deviation north to Laon. the line must be quite 150 miles long, so there is ample room for successes on one part of the field and reverses elsewhere.
 The Germans are in their selected po- sltions. with strong disbursements brought in from Lorraine. Consequent- ly this great battle may yet prove to bc one of the most decisive and mo- mentous of the war
 The British and French armies seem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Postal Co. Employees
 Purchase Two Bales

Employes of the Birmingham offices of the Postal Telegraph-Cable com pany have joined the buy bale of cot ton movement and have purchased two bales Each member of the staff sub
 scribed. g and fund of $115 was raised with which the cotton was purchased at 10 cents. The staple will be held until Christmas when it will be rallied off. Each member who subscribed will get chance. There will be three prizes. the two bales and the remaining money from the fund of S115 originally raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Central Curtails Service

Eufaula. September 17-(Bpecial) On account of the heavy decrease in the freight movement. not only of cot ton, but of merchandise. the Central of Georgia has taken off several trains between Eufaula and Montgomery. as we'll as between Eufaula and Macon, ana is now said to be planning to re- duce the service between Eufaula and ozark on the branch division The merchandise business has held up very we'll despite conditions, but practically no cotton Is moving. at this time. when the railroads are generally rushed with
 the cotton shipments to the port of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
HIGH-WATER MARK
 AT THE UNIVERSITY

University, September 17.--(Special.) President Denny announced today, at the end of the first week of the new session, that the resistration for 1914-15 has al- ready exceeded the total record breaking registration of last year This is regarded as remarkable achievement. It means that the registration for this session will reach new high-water mark, and that, including all departments, the student body for the current year will approxi- mate 140O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18

to Rochester, Minn., where the former will undergo an operation.
 Mrs. Charles Weglin has returned to her home after visit to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hayes and family on St. Louis avenue.
 Miss Virginia Robinson. who has been i'll with typhoid fever for the past month at the Elizabeth Duncan Me- moria1 hospital, is improving and will cable to be removed to her home Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. E. A Little. Joe Little and Ike Marks are expected home from Atlanta, where they motored to attend the baseball games between Birming- ham and Atlanta few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
NOTIFY CITIZENS
 BEFORE SPELLING

London. September 17.-Q0:20 p. m.) Before the bombardment of Termoaie Wednesday," says Reuters Ostend cor respondent, ''the Germans notified the few inhabitants remaining there. Sew eral large factories were destroyed sn the bombardment.
 Newspapers here announce the iln- mediate call to the colors of the 1914 reserves" 3 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Handsome Home Destroyed

Laurel. Miss, September 17-.tSpe- cial. .)--The elegant two story residence of J. w Holder, on Seventh avenue, was gutted by fire of unknown origin early this morning. The home had been rented and MT. Holder had just removed to the place yesterday. Very little household goods were saved. MT. Holder carried some insurance on the building and furniture. but it will not cover the loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Call Issued State Banks

Montgomery, September T.-(Specialo Superintendent of Banks Alex F. Walker today issued call to all the state banks for a statement of their condition at the close of business on September 12. The present call is the third which the bank superintendent has issued this year. the last one having been sent out several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Surrenders to Officers

Huntsville, September T.-(Special) ) Hugh Craft, well known citizen of New Hope, came to the city last night and surrendered himself to Sheriff Hereford for shooting Gordon Young at New Hope yesterday. The men engaged in a diff culty and Young was shot four times, one shos taking effect in the arm. Young is still alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
COTTON SITUATION IMPROVES IN PERR}t
Marion Seminary and Jud- son Open With Increased
 Attendance

Marion, September 17.-(Special.) The cotton situation is much i'm, 3xed here. Those who are indebted to tie banks are turning the warehouse re-. ceipts in and they are being held for better price. The '.buy-a- bale move ment is starting. However, the cron outlook has for the moment been lost sight of by the influx of so many stu dents. With 100 in the high school. 200 in the grammar school, 100 in the seminary, 150 fin the institute and 25g in the Iadson, the total student body is almost es..al to the white population, of the town.
 The ginners report for Perry county issued September l, shows es5 bales ginned this year. as compared with 1562 last year. The crop, which is void of the top cotton is all open. and wall be picked in 30 days should the weather be favorable.
 Elam Parish has sold his stock in the Marion Dry Goods company, and will give his attention to his extensive farm interests.
 The city election will be held Mol- day to name mayor and five coun- cilmen to serve two years.
 The Marion Seminary's twenty eighth session has opened with unusual en- engagement. President w R. Caroth- CTS has been amply rewarded for his vocation work, as the opening was all most all the managslnent expected. Many of the former faculty have re- turned. while other departments have been strengthened by the securing of efficient teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Veterans Close Convention

Pittsburg, September 17--veterans of foreign wars of the United States closed their convention late today with the election of officers. Thomas S. C-ago, Waynesburg. Pa, Spanish American war veter2n. was elected |commander in chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18

Asheville, N. C.. September 17.--(Special-) Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan arrived today for stay of sev- eral days at his summer home at the foot of Sunset mountain, not far from the heart of Asheville. Mrs. Bryan ac- companied him.
 The Secretary of State was to have come to his home, "Blue-Brier,' about six weeks ago, but the European war situa- ton held him in Washington. He will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

FOR SALE--One rolltop desk. one flat top desk. one typewriter desk. one Underwood typewriter; all excellent condition; will sell reasonable. Phone Main 14s6 carly Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18

here until the latter part of next week. Close communication by long distance and special telegraph service has been es- tablished already between the department of state at Washington and "Blue- Brier'
 The Secretary of State refuses to dis cuss the war situation from any point of view. He stated to a reporter of The Age-Herald at "Blue-Brier'' this afternoon that he Was in the mountains of western North Carolina Ito rest for a few days and not to. talk war or politics.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-11
dorothy Insane and DYING Says Lawyer
Train Bandits Shoot
Porter Who Blocks
Holdup on I. G. Road

NEW ORLEANS, April 11.--Ison
Allen, a negro train porter, was shot
through the stomach and will die. as
the result of his attempt to overpower
bandits who tried to hold up north
bound Illinois Central passenger train
No. "a. near Fluker, La, to-day,
A negro railroad employee, fright
ened at the shots fired by the would
be robbers, leaped from the train and
fell under the wheels, being crushed
to death
AS the train bound from New Or
leans to Grenada, Miss, was running
a few miles south of Tangipahoa, La.
two masked bandits, white man and
a negro, tagged the engineer and
leaped aboard as the train slowed
down. Entering the combination
coach with drawn guns, they terror
lied the passengers AS they started
through this car to the first-clas
coaches IN the rear, Allen, the porter,
attempted to overpower one Of them,
when his companion fired, the bullet
entering Aliens stomach. This show
of resistance apparently unnerved the
bandits, as they pulled the bell cord
bringing the train almost to a stop
and leaped off, escaping in the woods
Trainmen and passengers started in
pursuit and several shots we're ex-
changed, but the robbers escaped. a
posse is still hunting them.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-11
SAYS ARNOLD
GIRL IS HID
BY FATHER
Pittsburg District Attorney De-
cIares She Is Now at the
Home Of Father.

PTTTSBURG, April 11.-District
Attorney Jackson created sensa-
ton here to-day when he issued a
rema rkahle statement, declaring that
Dorothy Arnold is now in her ia
Tiers home in New York in a weak
ened condition and mentally un-
balanced. Jackson declares that on
the strongest kind of evidence he
knows she returned to her home four
months ago, and that her parents
are doing all they can to keep the
ma tier quiet
The District Attorney said that the
Arnold girl came to Pittsburg imme-
diately after her disappearance and
was an inmate in the House of Mys-
terry which was raided yesterday. AS
the result Of an unprofessional opera
ton, it is said, her mind was weak
ened and when she left the maternity
home she wandered about the coun-
try for two years. Four months ago,
Jackson said the girl was found near
New York and taken to her home by
friends.
District Attorney Jackson's state
ment follows:
ION the strongest kind of evidence
l am able to state that Dorothy Ar
mold is at the present time in her own
home in New York and that she is
diving. She has been there for three
or four months. / am positive that
she was at one time an inmate of the
House of Mystery and that an ille-
gal operation was performed on her.
AS the result Of this operation her
mind was weakened and upon leaving
the place she wandered about the
country until a few months ago, when
she was picked up by friends near
New York and returned to her home"