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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
AN INCOME TAXFOR CHINA NEXT YEAR Will Be Made General Grad ually as People Become
 Educated to It

Peking. September 10.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press )--President Yuan Shi-kai has issued a mandate providing that Chinese merchants, government of- ficials. bankers and professional men shall pay an income tax beginning the first of next January.
 The generous response which the public made to the appeals for the patriotic de- fense fund evidently encouraged the Pres ident to enforce the income tax law promulgated last year, but not put into effect. His mandate says: But in view of the fact that of late the patriotism of the people has been increasing daily, an opportune time has come to inaugu- rate the system.''
 Apparently the Chinese law Is fashioned after the United States law in many particulars. As yet the minimum income upon which the tax will be levied has not been announced. Neither has the grad uated scale of the tax been made public.
 In explanation of the imposition of the tax upon only certain classes of persons, President Yuan Shi-kai says 1t Is impos- sble immediately to make 1t general, but that it will be extended as soon as means are devised for determining the incomes of persons whose records are less clear than those of business and of ficial people.
 Collection of the tax is entrusted to the finance bureau of the government and its various branches In the case of the public officials the tax is to be deducted monthly from their salaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Table d'HOte Tonight
 at Newspaper Club

With the coming of fall weather the cafe at the Birmingham Newspaper club has taken on an additional charm. The pleasure of dining at the club has been further enhanced by the raising of the club promenade, and with the special musical programme, which is arranged for the Sunday evening din- ner, large number are glad to avail themselves of the pleasure of dining at the club on Sunday evening. An unusually large number of re- servations has been made for the din- ner this evening, and .an especially in- teresting musical programme has been arranged.
 The menu and musical programme for the dinner follow:
 MENU Table d'hote Sunday dinner, Septem-
 Der 26, 1915
 Puree of Tomato
 Broiled Pompano Lemon Butter
 Saratoga Chip Potatoes Roast Coden (Alabama) Duck, Baked
 Apple Cauliflower in Cream Candied Yams
 Fruit Salad, Press Club Peach Melba Layer Cake Neufchatel Cheese Jellied Crackers
 Demi Tasse
 Served from to 10 p. m.
 PROGRAMME
 Newspaper Club Orchestra Miss Lenore Robinson, Director King of the Turf. .Tobani Southern Roses.. ............... .Strouss Lilac Domino. .Cullivier Norway-Land of the Midnight Sun .....-............ Fisher Because. e...................d de Hardelot
 Miss Sisson In the Heart of Rose. .DeCarme They Didn't Believe Me Girl from Minuet Gruenwald Antony's Victory. ......... Gruenwald Creole Love Song. ......... Smith Frat March Earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Rockefeller Foundation
 Spends Million In Belgium

New York, September 25.-The ex- penditure of nearly $1,000,000 for re- lief for Belgium, the appropriations of funds for medical work and research and investigations of condition in Bel gium, Holland, Poland and Servia was the work done by the war relief com mission of the Rockefeller Foundation in Europe up to January 1, 1915. re- view of the foundations activities there after the outbreak of the war and up to January 1 was made public today as the second part of it's annual report.
 The foundation expended for Belgian relief $9S6,0SS.94. This sum purchased more than 27.000,000 pounds of flour, more than 2,000,000 pounds of rice. 100000 pounds of beans, peas and lem tils, 250,000 pounds of bacon and large amounts of coffee lard, salt. sugar, milk and new and old clothing. In ad- dition to purchasing food the founda- ton acted for several months as the receiver for clothing for Belgium, and the establishment of a temporary of- flee in New York for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

, Within two weeks after the outbreak of the war, the foundation appropriated money to enable pr. Alexis Carrell of the Rockefeller institute and attached to the French army medical corps to purchase anti-meningitis serum and anti dysentery serum, as well as setting aside funds for the use of the Ameri- can Red Cross in sending physicians and nurses to Europe.
 In addition to its work for the Bel gians, the foundation sent a commits sion of three to Europe to inquire into relief measures needed in all the coun- tries affected by the war. This com mission visited Belgium. Holland, Po- land and Servia, and by January their recommendations as to relief measures by the foundation had been presented to the trustees for considera- tion. Another feature of the foundation's work was an appropriation at the rate of $20,000 a year for those professors of scientific subjects In the University of Louvain who had been obliged to abandon their laboratories and who had been provided with opportunities of pursuing their labors in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
WILSON BELIEVES
 TARIFF OFFICIALS
 POWERFUL ENOUGH
President Says It Is Now Impossible to Tell How Completely Business
 Has Adjusted Itself

| Washington, September 25.-Presiden
 Wilson believes the full powers of a tar ! if commission already are lodged in ex 1 isting organs of the government, but | anything is lacking to give such power.
 efficiency, he is in favor of doing it | The President made this clear in let I ter to former Governor Cox of Ohio, made public today at the White House, in re
 ply to a letter in which the former gov
 ernor advocated establishing tariff com mission.
 ! In another letter also made public to-
 day the President pointed out that un
 til the European war is over and norma
 conditions are restored. it will not be i'm possible to determine how completely the business of the country has adjusted it. self to new conditions. The second let. ter was written last October to Powell
 Evans of Philadelphia. during the last
 sena torial contest in Pennsylvania.
 Presidents Position Outlined To Mr. Cox, on the tariff commission the President outlined his position as fol- lows:
 "The full powers of tariff commits sion are already lodged in existing organs of the government, most of them, and really more than the former commits sion had in the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce of the department of commerce, and other powers of inves- tigation (chiefly in the hands of the newly created federal trade commission).
 Perhaps it would have been better if these various powers would have been assembled in the hands of one bureau or department, but aside from that I think the machinery exists for a thoroughly scientific treatment of tariff questions. If anything is lacking to give these powers efficiency l am of course heartily in fa- vor of doing 1t.'
 The Presidents letter to MT. Evans said
 ''The reconstructive legislation which for the last two decades the opinion of the country has demanded. and which political parties have vied with each other in promising in one form or an- other, now has been enacted. That pro- gramme is practically completed. Until the present European war is over and normal conditions have been restored, it will not be possible to determine how readily or how completely the business of the country had adjusted itself to the new conditions When that is clear. in already provided will be ready and in operation which will show just where the laws are working in har- mony with the facts, and where they are not.
 Meanwhile, and for a long time to come, legislative questions will be ques- tions of progressiveness; of suitng means to new ends; of facilitating business and using to the utmost the resources of tho country in the vast development of our business, and our enterprise, which I think has just but begun"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
BATTLESHIP MICHIGAN
 LEADS IN EFFICIENCY

Washington, September 25.--The United States battleship Michigan led all other vessels of the battleship class for battle efficiency in 1915. according to announce ment today by the navy department.
 The battleship Texas was second and the Georgia third among 1s vessels
 The torpedoboat destroyer Patterson led the destroyers the McDougal being sec ond and the Tanning third.
 In the submarine class the KS stood first with the C-3 second. and the B-3 third.
 The battleship Georgia led 20 vessels of the battleship class in gunnery prac- tice. The Texas was second and the Wyoming third.
 In the torpedoboat destroyer class, the Patterson led among 2S vessels, the Mo- Dougal and Tanning being second and tEird, respectively.
 In the submarine class the KS led, the B-3 being second and the C-3 third
 In the cruiser class the Galveston led with the New Orleans and Yorktown sec- ond and third, respectively.
 Vallejo, Cal, September 25.-A pennant which designated 1t as the winner in the battle efficiency contest for subma- rines for 1915 was hoisted today by the United States submarine KS at Mare Island navy yard. A letter of congratu- lation from President Wilson to the com manding officer Lieutenant John w. Lewis, was read to the assembled crew. The pennant was awarded for efficiency records in gunnery and engineering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
SEMMES' BIRTH TO
 BE CELEBRATED HER

The Confederate Veterans of the ol the several chapters of the DauRhtl of the Confederacy and Sons of VI erans are making active preparatit for holding fitting exercises to honor to the memory of Admi Raphael Semmes on the anniverss of his birth, Monday. September The exercises will be held in Ca hall and everyone is invited, includi the school children. The program will include patriotic music and re tations. Several short talks will made touching on stirring incidents the life and career of the great { miral of the Confederacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
JUDGE CRUMPTON
 DIES AT EVERGREEN

Selma, September 25.--tSpecial.) Judge w. C. Crumpton, A. ex-state senator from Conecuh county, and judge advocate general on the staff of former Gov. B. B. Conner. died at the family home in Evergreen shortly after noon Saturday He was a mem Der of the firm of Crumpton & Ham, ilton, attorneys, and widely known. He leaves a widow, nee Miss Mamie Car ter, and is the only son of w. E. Crumpton of Montgomery. Remains will be brought to Selma Sunday night and taken to Marion Monday morning for interment.
 The deceased was a brother in Jaw of s. A. s. Fowlkes of Selma, and is also survived by a sister, Mrs. James M. Shelburn of Birmingham, wife of the president of Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
GADSDEN
J. w. Platten to Visit City Monday
 Jeff Webb Indicted

Gadsden. September 25.-tSpecial) The grand jury recessed today until October H. returning 15 true bills. An indictment was returned against Jefi Webb, the young white man who was arrested several days ago charged with attempting to assault young white woman in East Gadsden. Two indict- ments against negroes for murder in the first degree were returned.
 The coming here of J. W. Platten, president of the United States Bond and Trust company, to inspect the plants of the Gulf States Steel con- pany, in which he is largely interest ed, Is being looked forward to with the greatest interest. It is believed that the Gulf States Steel company Is contemplating some extraordinary de- velopments that will mean much to this city and the district. For several months the Gulf States Steel company has been running at its full capacity and if more finishing plants were built they would be kept in opera ton.
 Earl Lay, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. who attended the Jack son highway meeting at Nashville. re- turned home at noon today. He said he believes Etowah county still has a chance to get the highway although he. will pull for any road that will lead through Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
No Clue in Memphis Murder Case

Memphis. September 25.-Police and private detectives Investigating the killing of Marguerite Favar. actress. and J. c. Crowell. Greenwood. Miss. business man here Tuesday. tonight admitted that they were without a definite clue as to the identity of the slayer of the couple. Joseph Cue and Louis Raber, dancing instructors, were among the former acquaintances of the actress questioned today. The men remained at police headquarters last night but were not detained today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
VON PAPEN DEPENDS
 USE OF EXPRESSION
 ''IDIOTIC YANKEES
tContinued from Page One,

finish, would have gathered that the ex- pression 1diotic Yankees referred to the publishers of New York newspa- per. The newspaper had been calling us conspirators and other objectionable epithets. It grew especially vehement after a portfolio containing certain of our private papers had been stolen from one of our men on the train. In writing to my wife, dealt with these publishers. Not word did the British publish about those parts of my letter."
 Captain Won Papen, who insisted that his explanation be considered as an ami cable discussion, and not as an inter view, said that he was here for few days to visit the exposition, and amuse himself, and that after his vacation he would return to his post at Washing ton.
 Captain Von Papen and Prince Won Matzfeldt will leave next Tuesday for Mexico City it was announced today. Both men maintained silence as to their exact destination and the objective of their visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Washineton Interested

Washington, September 25.-There are no officials of the German embassy in the city to explain why Captain Won Papen and Prince Matzfeldt are going to Mexico.
 Ever since Captain Won Papen be- came involved in the incident which led to President Wilson's request for the recall of Dr. Dumba, the Austrian am- tain's offense was no less serious than the ambassadors and some similar &C., tion might be taken in his case.
 Won Papen is also assigned by the German government as military at- tache to it's legation in Mexico and he might with propriety pay a visit to Mexico City.
 Officials learned of the military att taches impending departure without comment, but with some interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Mildred Potter Dies

Miss Mildred Potter, young concert singer died Friday in New York, &C., cording to a telegram from her moth. CT received here today by Edwin liar ris. director of the Spartanburg mu- sic festival, in which Miss Potter was the featured star the past two sea- sons. Miss Potter's voice had won for her wide popularity, especially in the south and west She was born in St. Paul, Minn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
WATERWORKS BILL GOES
 TO DEFEAT IN THE HOUSE
Spirited Fight Said Be Have Been Due That Would Have Made Difference of Million Dollars in
 Value of Birmingham Company
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Montgomery. September 25.-(Spe- cial)-As a climax to a day of Bir- mingham misfortunes, the house to- night, by vote of A to 31, laid the waterworks condemnation bill on the table. The fight against the bill was led by MT. Rogers of Sumter and MT. Johnston of Madison. MT. Shapiro fought desperately for the passage of the bill. Representatives Weakley, Copeland, Welsh and Scott of Jefferson all voted in favor of tabling.
 The bill would have given Birming- ham the right after 1921 to condemn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
EXTRA SESSION OF
 GEORGIA SOLONS

Atlanta, Ga, September 25.--An extra session of the Georgia state legislature will be called for November l. Governor Nat E. Harris amounted in a formal statement made here tonight. The ap- propriations bill defeated at the regular session, as the result of fight for the passage of the drastic prohibition laws, prohibition and a state cotton warehouse bill will be the principal matters named in the call, the governor said. The for mai call will be issued either next Mon day or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
ALABAMA TO HAVE TEN DISTRICTS AS
 RESULT OF ACTION
 TAKEN BY HOUSE
tContinued from Page One,

the counties of Bibb, Green, Hale, Perry, Sumter and Tuscaloosa.
 The Seventh district shall be composed of the counties of Cherokee, Cullman, De- Kalb Etowah, Blount, Marshall and St. Clair.
 The Eighth district shall be composed of the counties of Colbert Lauderdale, Lawrence Limestone Madison, Morgan and Jackson.
 The Ninth district shall be composed of the county of Jefferson.
 The Tenth district shall be composed of the counties of Pickens, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Marion, Winston and Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

for purchase the property of the Bir- mingham Waterworks company. It is the general understanding that the fight for and against the bill waged so warm on account of the fact that the right of condemnation would have materially affected the price of the property in the present negotiations be- tween representatives of the company and city for the acquisition of the prop erty of the latter.
 It is said that the passage of the bill would have affected the value of the waterworks company to the extent of practically $1,000.0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Citizen Soldiers to Train

Baltimore. September 25-Ninety cit izen soldiers this afternoon started the Maryland military training camp at the state rifle range Glenburnie The civilians will be taught how to dig trenches the work of scouting and patrolling and how to attack an enemy intrenched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Gale Off Kingston

Kingston, Jamaica, September 25. High gales have prevailed in Kingston during the past "A hours and 1t Is be- lieved that the storm in the outlying districts must be one of considerab ble intensity as most of these districta have been cut off from telegraphiA communication with this city. It A feared that the western section of the island may be hit with the full force of the storm,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Sister Blandina Farel Dies

Mobile, September 25.-Sister Blan- dina Farel. for 20 years a well known member of the Catholic Order of Lit tie Sisters of the Poor, died here to- day at the local home of the order. aged 42. She was Miss Margaret Farel and was a native of Newport, Md. In- terment will be in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Parker Candidate for Governor

New Orleans, September 25.-John M. Parker of New Orleans, planter and cotton factor, intimate friend of Col. Theodore Roosevelt and leader of the progressive party in Louisiana. tonight announced his candidacy for governor. The election of state officers will take place next February. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
 MADE BY THE GOVERNOR

Montgomery, September 20. Especial. l.)-Governor Henderson today appointed Arthur B. Fos- ter of Troy judge of the Twelfth judicial circuit to suc- ceed Henry A. Pearce of Dothan. whom he appointed judge of the new Twentieth judicial circuit. Ernest hill of Dothan was ap- pointed solicitor of the new Twentieth circuit. The Twen- tieth circuit was created by an act passed this week by the legislature. Judge Pearce was formerly judge of the Twelfth judicial circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Biz Lumber Kiln Burns

Norfolk. Va, September 25.-Fire early today destroyed IS dry kilns of lumber at the Fosburgh plant and damaged the sawmill and machinery building. Tho loss is estimated at $1OO,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26
Bulgarians Under Arrest

Toledo, September 26.-Mike Tonoff. a Bulgarian, was arrested here today on charge of smuggling 800 or more Bulgarians from Windsor to Detroit
 then to Toledo. Government officers made the arrest after some of tho Bull garians had made affidavits. Affidavits by Andrea Mitreff and Peno Nikoloff, prominent Bulgarian business men,. de- clare that Tonoff received from @5 to $2b for each man he brought across
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-26

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Evening journal., 1915-01-04
CROSS, FEVERISH
Child IS BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look, Mother! Ii Tongue is Coated
Give ~CaliiOrnia Syrup of Figs"

Every mother realizes. after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs, that this is their ideal laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross irritable feverish or
breath is bad stomach sour look at
the tongue, motherl If coated. give a
teaspoonful of this harmless "fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the
bowels, and you have we'll, playful
child again. When its little system is
full Of cold. throat sore. has stomach
ache, diarrhoea. indigestion. colic-re-
member, a good inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions of mothers keep Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" handy: they
know a teaspoonful today saves a
sick child tomorrow. Ask your drug
gist for 50-cent bottle OF "California
Syrup OF Figs" which has directions
for babies, children of all ages and
+ grown-ups printed on the bottle. Be.
ware of cOunterfeifs sold here. SC
don't be fooled. Get the genuine
made by California Fig Syrup Com.
pany."
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
oDEsSA,s SOCIAL Side.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA, Del, Jan Mrs. Levin
James has returned to Odessa after an
extended stay in New York City-NIr
and Mrs. Lou Coppage, of Wilmington
were recent visitors with their mother
Mrs. Georgia Coppage Anna May
Berry, of Wilmington has been spend
ing several days al the home Of her
mother Mrs. A. b. Berry-Aliss Mary
Walker, of Wilmington, has been the
guest of relatives here-AIss Ethelda
Webb, OF Philadelphia has been holi-
day visitor with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G.. Webb-Miss Grace Mclaury,
of the West Chester Normal School
spent the Christmas holidays with her
parents at the manse-Delaware Light
cap, of Dover, is at home for a visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Lightcap-Alrs. Ross, OF Philadelphia,
has been here for a visit with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Berry-Misses GENEVA and
Ethel Ward, of Chester, Pa, were holi-
day visitors with their parents here
Mr. and Mrs Robert Mobray, of Balti-
more, and Miss Mary Gilch, who has
been their guest, are now staying with
their mother. Mrs. Leonard Gilch-Miss
Viola Smith. of the Women's College.
Newark, has been spending the holiday
week at her home here-Lee Sparks and
family have with them Mrs. Sparks
mother Mrs Williams, Of Philadelphia,
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
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