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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Troops Of Russia Covered
100 Miles in One Week in
Great Drive to Erzin6dn

afforded, started vigorous offensive to-
ward Erzingan. Only rear guard battle
preceded the capture of the town, the
Turkish main forces having been beaten
and forced to retreat toward Sivas.
Colonel Shumsky, military critic of the
Bourse Gazette, in an article on the vic
tory of the Russians at Erzingan, says:
This defeat of the best troops of the
Ottoman empire has quite broken the
Turkish defense No further serious Of
fensive can be expected, since only parts
of divisions from the Constantinople,
Thracean and Egyptian armies can be
spared to patch up these broken units"
Discussing the energetic preparation of
the Russians for the continuance of the
war. General Chouvaieff, minister of war,
in an interview in the Russky Slovoe,
says: ut is necessary to dispel the IL
autumn. The breaking down of the en-
emy's forces has already begun-a fact
as we'll known by the Germans as by
the entente allies-but Germany's tech
nique is so high that in spite of her econ
omic weakening and the lowered morale
of her troops, Germany still has the power
to resist and we must look forward to a
further struggle before the final victory.
This explains the recent orders calling
men ordinarily exempt to the colors. Rus
STA already has large reserve but 1t is
our intention that this reserve shall not
diminish. 1t Is fitting also that the for
eign races in Russia, who ordinarily
would not be obliged to serve, should be
recruited If not in the active army, at
least In work connected with the con-
duct of the war, for all elements in Rus
STA will receive the benefits of victory"
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employees ENJOY
MONTHLY BANQUET
Steele-Smith Benevolent and
Improvement Association
Elects Officers and
Adopts Bylaws

efficiency through politeness to
customers. was the slogan Of the
talks made at the monthly BANQUET
given by steele Smith Dry Goods COM
pany to their employees last night.
Realizing that personal success must
come through the success OF the ririn'
the employees Of Steele-Smith are work
ing in a compact body to make the
nonular dry goods firm the shoppers
choice.
The steele Smith Benevolent and I'm
provement association took on new
life last night with the adoption of
a new set of bylaws. The association
has been of much value to the firin
since its organization and with the es-
tablished rules and bylaws to. work
under they are expecting to do great
things in the future.
one of the main features OF the EN-
ployes' association is in the TACT that
they are planning to look after all erti-
ployes. whether at work or at home.
An act was passed at the banquet last
night providing for an assessment OF
one cent of every dollars salary of each
person. In the event anyone Is sick
they will get exactly 81 in return Tor
each penny they have been assessed
In this way they have planned to take
care of every employe.
The dinner given on the fifth floor
Of the Steele Smith building last night
was one of the best, both in point OF
tn piver
by the firm. After a splendid dinner
the guests were entertained with short
talks by many of the employees, while
Mrs. ]. r. Nix recited and number
Of solos and special music was fur
nished. Following this the floor was
filled with dancers and general good
time was had by all.
The officers of the association elect
ed last night for the quarter are: j. r
Nix, president; w. L. Singleton, Vice
president; ]. II. Cooper, secretary. and
Mrs. l. w. Stapleton. treasurer.
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PAGE TO PRESENT
FORMAL PROTEST
State Department Forwards
Note to England OF the
Blacklist Affair

Washington, July 27.--Ameriean AM
bassador Page will present to the Brit
ish foreign office probably tomorrow
formal note protesting against the
blacklisting of American business firms
under the trading with the enemy act
In announcing today that the COM
munication had been transmitted to
London, Acting Secretary Polk said it
discussed only the general principles
of international law involved without
specifically taking up cases of indi-
vidual firms blacklisted.
The note, officially described at the
department as protest" is said au-
thoritatively to be positive in tenor and
to leave no doubt regarding this gov
words in length. Present plans are to
make it public next Monday.
While officials are reticent regard
ing details of the representations
made, it was understood this govern
ments view that Illegal restrictions
are imposed by the blacklist order upon
the freedom of American trade Is set
forth in vigorous terms. Some modf-
fication of the order it is believed,
is insisted upon There have been In
dications that should diplomatic ef-
forts fail to bring relief to affected
American firms some form of retalia-
ton would be considered by the United
States.
The British ambassador conferred
with Mr.. Polk today and it is believed
he was given full explanation OF the
basis of this governments protest in
international law. Individual cases OF
blacklisted firms, it is expected, will
be taken UP in personal conversations
here and at London.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
POLICE NOTES

Nancy Baird the 9-year- daugh-
ter of Mrs. Dora L. Baird, who was as
saulted near Elmwood cemetery at
o'clock Sunday morning, failed to iden-
tify Erus livery, the negro suspect. who
was arrested at Eutaw Wednesday night
by Eutaw authorities The negro an.
swered the description Of the man
wanted. but the child said that this Negro
was blacker than the one who assaulted
her. The negro will be given his free
dom.
John Young. another suspect who was
arrested Wednesday at Wetumpka. was
carried before the young girl yesterday
afternoon. She failed to identify him as
her assailant. He will be carried back to
wetumpka today. where it is alleged that
he is wanted on charge Of burglary
and grand larceny
The five-pasenger Ford automobile Of
the Butler-G Carrot Real Estate and In
s,irance company which was stolen from
IN 'front.' of the Lyric theatre Wednesday
night was recovered early yesterday
morning by Sergeant of Police III. H.
Morland at Fourteenth street and Fifth
avenue, north.
Detective Harry Goldsten returned
from Ragland yesterday morning with a
five-passenger Ford automobile which Ii
alleged to have been stolen from the
Brown, Foster and Robertson Real Es-
tate company of Atlanta. May a. The
automobile was sold to e. l.. Love of
Ragland by J 9. Winning and G. L.
Crosby of Nashville against whom sew
alo ~ erca ~ Ia az nand,
ing. Mr.. Foster of the Brown, Foster,
Robertson company will arrive in Biz.
f1ninghar1 today to Identify the alleged
stolen car.
George Ross, 1712 Seventh avenue, north
reported to police headquarters last night
the theft of Hudson roadster. with IL
cense number 1904. 1t is alleged that the
automobile was stolen while standing or
Third avenue between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets.
Jack Craig. Robert Wilson and Edward
Craig, negroes, were arrested yesterday
morning by Detectives Moser and Lyons
or charges of assault with intent to MUIR
der. 1t is alleged that the three negroes
assaulted John Booth, negro with a
krife Yesterday morning at Thirty-seconl
street and Alley E. They were transferred
to the county Jail.
Officers Brown. Mcfarland and Wag.
ner caught Will Barnes, negro cor11ine
out of a grocery store at Twenty-seventf
street and Avenue E yesterday morning
at o'clock carrying large sack Of
groceries 1t is alleged that the Negro
entered the store by breaking open the
front door He was arrested on charge
of burglary and grand larceny. He wal
transferred to the county Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Allied Ships Waiting for
Deutschland to Come Out;
No Sign Yet Of Her Start


forcement of neutrality laws assured by
the presence of the arlnored cruisers
North Carolina and three torpedo boat
destroyers Just outside Cape Henry. near
the inner allied warship patrol line, per-
sons interested in the Deutschland's sue
cessful departure here today took more
optimistic view of her chances for her
dashing out into the Atlantic to safety.
A statement frequently attributed to Cap
tain Koenig of the Deutschland, that II
his ship could make the three-n1ile limit
without Interference he would be safe
was recalled, coincident with the declara-
ton that she now is certain OF undis-
turbed passage for that distance.
The neutrality guard appeared to be
resting easily outside the capes today.
The North Carolina moved about but
little, while the torpedo boat destroyers
worked slowly up and down the allied
patrol line, hugging closely to an English
cruiser. The presence of the four United
States ships were productive OF many ru-
mors on shore. Citizens frequently called
newspaper offices during last night and
today reporting that an aeroplane had
lust been sighted, or that a submarine
had appeared. Thus far, no aeroplane
practice has been taken but it will be
later as the North Cardinals orders in
clude directions to have her aviators
fly.
Supplemental reports on the appearance
Of an English cruiser within the capes
on Monday night were being prepared by
naval officers here today for transmits
sion to the navy department. Various
details Of the incident have gone forward
to Washington at different times since
tuesday morning but the department has
expressed desire for more. One point,
it is understood, desired cleared up Is
why the cruiser was not seen leaving the
capes Thus far the only rerert of her
being seen after she passed the Louisiana
on her upward journey came from unof-
fetal sources who said they saw her on
her outward journey near Cape Henry
shortly before daylight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
KE|STER ACCUSED
NEEDS NO TRIAL
Dies While Jury Fastens
Wife Murder Crime
Upon Him

Norfolk, Va, July 27.--Mrs. Estelle
Osborne Keister, whose charred body
was found in the wrecked attic of
their home here the morning of July
90, came to her death at the hands of
her husband, q. E. Keister, according
to the verdict of coroner's jury re-
turned here today few hours after
Keister had died from a self-inflicted
bullet wound.
The evidence, though circumstantial,
was strong, one of the principal wit
nesses being a messenger boy. who told
Of hearing the screams of a woman in
the vicinity of the Keister home about
two hours before the discovery of the
fire. He reported the matter to the
police, but no investigation was made
at the time Another witness told Of
blood spots on Keister's shirt and de-
tectives said they had found a bloody
stick near the woman's body. Several
pieces of kindling and a rug, all soaked
with kerosene, they said, were also
found near.
AS soon as the fire in the house was
extinguished Keister was taken to a
relatives home nearby and shortly
afterward shot himself in the head. He
never regained consciousness.
Just before the shooting he said that
when the house caught fire he told
Mrs. Keister to leave at once, while
he tried to save some va1uables and
that he believed she returned to the
building later to secure some goods
from the attic.
Keister was prominent locally as a
real estate dealer and lived in one OF
the most desirable sections Of the city
He and his wife will be buried tomor-
row, double funeral being held from
the residence of hrnther hara
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
SECRETARY OF WAR
FAVORS RELIEF OF
FLOOD SUFFERERS

testimony of L. NJ. Hooper and James
b. Ellis of Selma, it is anticipated that
the committee will Immediately send the
$500, 900 resolution to the House with q
favorable report.
While Representative Dent will urge
Republican Leader Mann to withhold OPP
position, and permit the immediate con-
sideration of the resolution through unan-
imous consent, it is not deemed probable
that the measure will be before the
President for his approval before the
pa USAGE Of 10 days. In the meanwhile,
it Is the suggestion of the delegation and
of the visiting Selmans that the citizens
Of Alabama send their contributions to
the committee designated by Governor
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NEAR BILLION FOR
PREPAREDNESS NOW
TOTAL PROGRAMME
CONTINUED from PAGE One,

national secudity and welfare, to consist
OF the secretaries Of state, war and navy
chief of staff Of the army. an officer OF
the navy, and six civilians. to be appoint
ed by the President, who shall have spe-
cial knowledge of some natural resource
Civilian members would serve without
compensation except for expenses in
CURED.
Ten per cent increase in pay for officers
Of regular army and National Guard and
20 per cent for enlisted men in actual
service in the Mexican campaign or on
border duty.
Increase in the age minimum for enlist.
ment in the regular army without con.
sent of parent or guardian.
Revision Of the articles OF war govern.
ing rules Of courtmartial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
mot MY SISTER"

Henderson. Mr. Hooper stated this aft
ernoon that thousands of negroes were
actually on the verge of starvation.
AS heretofore indicated in The Age-Her.
ald the chances are that Secretary
! Baker will recommend that the appro-
priaton by Congress be expended
through Red Cross agencies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
THE ETERNAL QUESTION"

IhINAA W. LINN.
At the Rialto theatre today Mad
anne olga Petrova is booked today
and tomorrow as the star of The
Eternal Question" a five-part Metro
wonder play. Arthur Hoops Will por-
tray the leading male role A brief
Outline of the pot follows:
Ralph CORTLAND and Pierre Felix,
in their club, are discussing the eter-
nal question-woman. Ralph believes
that birth and breeding are absolutely
necessary to produce lady, but Fee
lix contends that he can get any
woman accepted by polite society sim
ply by giving her brief training and
dressing her correctly. A woman with
a hand organ and a monkey comes to
ask for pennies, and she is made the
subject of the experiment.
The way In which the seemingly
simple peasant lords it over society as
a Russian countess, winning the love
of both the men making the wager,
the relentless pursuit of her by the
Grand Duke Serbian, and the dashing
rescue by Ralph, are told In this
thrilling tale of love and mystery, OF
which the final denouement is the
greatest surprise of all.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
REOOTIGEYTS@
|@ AnD 2S6REEN
by RICHARD e.. LUsSIER
"TNDER COVER"

UNDER COVER"
Owen Moore, the popular husband of
Mary Pickford, and pretty Hazel
Dawn are co-stars in Under Cover"
a five-part Famous Players-Para-
mount feature at the Strand theatre
today and tomorrow. Under Cover"
is a filmization of the successful
stage drama of that name by Roy
Cooper Mogrue. Its plot concerns
Steve DENLY, who smuggles diamonds
into this country as pastime, and his
finance who is engaged by the United
States secret service to trace down
the smuggling. Well, see the picture
for the rest.
GATES OF DIVORCE"
Gertrude Mccoy and Alexander Ga
den are co-stars in Gates of Dr.
vorce," a five-part Gaumont-Mutual
masterpiece photoplay at the Odeon
One theatre today. Gates of Di-
vorce" is credited to be no unusual
picture yet it is stated by the ad-
vanced criticisms that it gives a new
twist to the problem of the divorce
question which arises from time to
time in contemporary life. Coates
of Divorce should be seen to be ap-
preciated
THE UNBORN"
AT the Majestic theatre 1.-THE I'm
born a Kulee production which was
made in Dallas, Texas, and in which
Gertrude Bondhill is featured, con-
tnues on its successful run and the
management is authority for the
statement that satisfied crowds are
in attendance every day. Children
under II years of age are not ad-
mitted.
The plot of the Unborn" con-
Germs an innocent girl who is betrayed
by young man who escapes to an
other part of the country to marry
for wealth and social prominence.
mot MY SISTER"
At the Trianon theare today, mot
My Sister," a five-part Ince-Triangle
feature, with Bessie Barriscale in the
leading part, will be shown. Not
My Sister, is film drama of the
artistic type that depicts wrong in
order to bring out the virtues of
right.
THE MAKING OF MAGDALENA.'
Miss Edna Goodrich, the fourth or
fifth wife of Nat Goodwin, the actor,
is now in the films. Miss Goodrich
Is starred today in 1.-THE Making Of
Magdalena," a five-part Pallas-Para-
mount feature. and it is said to be
one of the best pictures ever turned
out by the oliver Morosco forces.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
TO TOUR MAINE

Mr.. Heflin and Senator James of Ken
lucky signed up with Chairman Nc.
Cormick last night as two of six demo-
cratic speakers to tour Maine in August
The Maine state election, to be regarded
al straw, indicating the result of the
national campaign. will be held Septem.
Der 8.
In September, Mr. Helm, as previously
reported, will speak for 10 days in In.
diana.
In Indiana and Missouri Senator I'm.
derwood will speak in October.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
Mccormick to Cooperate

New York, July 27.-Vance c. Nc
Cormick, chairman of the national
democratic committee. announced to-
day he would appoint an organization
committee to confer with state commit
tees throughout the country in regard
Ito the promotion of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
THE BIRTH OF A MAN. !"

The BIRTH OF a MAN.
At the Odeon Two theatre today
Henry B. Walthall after lengthy alb
sence from the screen is shown in
The Birth of Man." five-part
feature by the Celebrated Players
company 1.-The Birth of a Man" is
said, according to the advanced dope
received, to be unquestionably one of
the most powerful photoplay dramas
ever released From the first flash
on the screen until fms is written,
the story is convincing and appeal
ing Henry B. Walthalls efforts in
this picture is another testimonial to
his wizardry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28
HELM DENOUNCES
CONSPIRACY STORY
BEING CIRCULATED

tCont1nued from Page O1ey
coming fall. 1t Is my predictios, that
Wilson will be reelected by a popular
majority of three million; that he will
carry New York by 100000, and that
the democratic majority In the House
will be increased to 7b,v
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-28

A T the city hall yesterday it
"a was stated that owing to the
d n fact that insufficient sigma
lures had been secured on the petit
ton to abolish Sunday motion pic
lures the agitation would not be re-
newed until next falkland quite pos
sibly would be postponed then for an
indefinite period. This is welcome
news to the city commissioners and
proprietors of the motion picture
theatres, to say nothing of the ordi-
nary, public.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
REPORTS CROPS OF WORLD POOR
Wheat Twenty-Five Per Cent Under
Last Year In Leading Nations.

Rome (via Paris) Dec. 30.-The
international Institute Of Agriculture's
harvest estimates continue to indi-
cate poor world crops II is now able
for the first time. through new re
ports just received, to forecast the
wheat production of Argentina. The
Argentine wheat crop is estimated
at TO.0OOO00 bushels, one-half that Of
last year.
Australia's wheat crop is estimated
at 135,00O,000 bushels. which is four
per cent better than the yearly aver,
age.
For the worlds IS most important
countries, including the United States
Canada, British India, Japan and all
Europe, the estimated total wheat
crop is placed by the Institute at
2,5000O0.00O bushels, which is %
per cent less than last year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
NOTICE
To the Stockholders of Bennington
Park Lawn Cemetery.

Gark Lawn Cemetery.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the Bennington Park
Lawn cemetery association will be
held at the office OF Il. L. Bates in
the village of Bennington, State of
Vermont on Tuesday, Jan. 9th. 1917 at
. O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of
transacting the following business:
ST. To hear and consider the re.
ports Of the officers of said corpora
ton.
2nd. To see what IL any dividend
shall be declared on the stock of said
corporation.
Srd. Election of officers for the
ensuing year.
4th. To consider what IL any.
changes shall be made in the price OF
lots.
5th--To transact any other bust.
ness found proper when met.
l.. p. Woodman, Clerk.
Dated at Bennington on this Goth day
of Dec. 1916.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
By Chas. and Frank Dszy

1t is a story OF the great
faith of simple country girl
the daughter of an itinerant
Evangelist. It is a story of the
triumph of her faith over the
skepticlsm and intidelity of an
outcast and unbelieyer.
The scenes are laid in
primitive back woods com
munity II is one Of those
realistic dramas of the simple,
vigorous country life.
Pictorially the Flower Of
Faith is a work of art, with
nature as the master artist
The quiet scenes in the daisy
field, the inspiring views of a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30

picturesque water tall, the sill
houetted faring torches Of
band Of night riders-the eXecu-
tors of grim back woods-Jus-
tice-are some of the scenes
which make the Flower of
Faith one of the great photo
dramas OF the day
Jane Grey, the star Of the pro
duction, is one of Americas
best known actresses on the
screen and stage. She is par
ticularly fitted to interpret the
character of the self sacrificing
faith abiding daughter of the
travelling Evangelist and has
fine support.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-07
LIBRARY RuLLETIN

Library hours, 2 TO and 7sto o
Phone li2i.
Farmers bulletius In the loan de-
partment al the public library. Cop
les will be sent free as long as the
supply lasts to any resident of the
United States on application to his
senator or representative in congress
Or to the superintendent Of docu-
ments, government printing office
washington. d. G.. who has the bulle-
tins for sale at S cents each.
Magazines received at the Carnegie
Library:
American Boy.
American City.
Architectural Record.
Atlanta Monthly.
Bo0kman.
Century Magazine.
Christian Science Monitor Gift Of
c. S. Society
Express. Chickasha, Daily Gift.
Good Housekeeping
Gospel Advocate. fs
Harlow's Weekly.
IIarpers Magazine.
Home Economics.
Independent.
International Studio.
Christian Science sentlnel-Gift.
Confederate veteran-Gift.
Country Life in America.
Craftsman.
Current Opinion.
DeIineator.
Dial. ~
Educator.
Everybody's Magasine.
Outlook.
Popular Mechanics.
Readers Guide.
Review OF Reviews.
st. Nicholas.
Scientific American.
scribner's Magazine.
Survey.
System.
Theosophieal Path.
Times, Oklahoma City, Daily.
woman's Home Companion.
Worlds Work.
Youths Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-07

J. H. Miltons of Chicago, superin-
tendent Of the car service department
OF the Rock Island, was IN chickasha
yesterday
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Mrs r. NJ Fulkerson Of Anadarko
was the guest OF Mrs f. G., Burton
over last night, returning home this
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-07

Miss Granlee and Mrs Bert Granlee
OF Tulsa, okla. are spending the week
with Mrs w. II Granlee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-07

Miss Ruth Merkle Of Lawton left
this morning for her homo after spend-
ing the past week with friends
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-07

It's no use for Thornton to adyer-
tise. Everybody knows he has the
biggest and best line Of wall paper
and paint in the town Prices reason
able. 6-5d&wtf