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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
NO INTERRUPTION IN CLEANUP CAMPAIGN
 IN CITY OF GERARD;
 STILL FIND LIQUOR
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cision by the courts as to its final dispo- sition. Telegrams of congratulation poured in to M. s. Baughn, attorney agent for the attorney general of Ala bama, and the ministers and a deIega- ton of citizens from Girard crossed the river into Columbus, Ga, during the day to commend him for his work and pledge support and cooperation. Many places in Georgia sent congratulatory telegrams.
 Raiding today was confined, in the major portion, to small places. Numer- ous small sheds in upper Girard were raided, practically all of them yielding small amounts of whisky. Ben Redmond, a white man, was fined by Mayor Mor gan for stealing, attempting to steal a case of whisky seized in the raids last night.
 Redmond was fined $50, or six months in jail. Tine military company from Alex. ander City reached Girard during the aft ernoon to relieve the Opelika company. When the whisky is stored in the big warehouse, it is understood other com panes will be rotated to act as guard for the properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
LOBBY PRESENTS WONDERFUL SCENE DURING REUNION Bedlam of Noise and Riot of Color From Morn Until
 Midnight NOTABLES MINGLE WITH HAPPY YOUTH Hundreds Throng Tutwiler Lobby. Every One Bent on Having Good
 Time and Apparently
 Succeeded

Yesterday capped the climax of an exciting week at the Tutwiler, as that caravansary was a bedlam Of noise and riot of color from early morn until the midnight hours. 1t was free and easy crowd that intermingled in and out of the spacious lobby and on the Inezzanine floors. One could meet a champion wrestler, a beautiful spon- scr, noted Confederate general or Henry B. Walthall the famous screen actor, all within few feet of each other as celebrities were everywhere end none avoided the center of the floor.
 But after all the ladies were the principal attraction, despite the popu- larity of Henry B. Walthall and Irwin Cobb, or the Richmond Blues. There were girls of all shades and types all over the lobby, clustered in every cor her and they made the scene merry with their cheery laughter, colorful frocks and happy voices. The girls were all having the time of their young lives and they were willing to share their happiness with anyone that appeared friendly.
 The girls would cluster about one celeb rity until another came along and then there would be a grand rush for the latest arrival.
 oh, girls, there's Henry Walthall,' D sbrilly from a little bitsy feminine con- coction in pink.
 'Where?" a dozen shrieks
 '"There!' and a thin, trembling little arm pointed at the bronzed face of the noted actor, who. with deprecating smile, was ~,tt tA, 4i,,rr 1N -f pretty girls, all of whom hung on his every word.
 T am honored to meet everyone of you" said Mir Walthall
 Not half as much as we are'' chirped another diminutive miss.
 And there came another war whoop, for one of the girls had spotted one of the lordly Richmond Blues, making his way through the lobby.
 ''Oh, there's one of the Richmond Blues" and then MT. Walthall had time to meet the matrons and few male persons for a few minutes until the next rush of the girls in his direction.
 In other parts of the lobby the veter- ans hung about in groups recounting the old, old stories or commenting on the beauty of the girls. Most of the veterans gathered about the grand stairway, as this was vantage point for the ''once over' so necessary in these days of PariSian finery
 As for the bands and drum corps, one marched into the lobby to the tune of an- other marching out. Each band or drum corps would play 9 few sseiectionsf whil e some old timer danced and then depart Throughout the day there was a variety of bands and the roar of the medley of thousands of human voices with the blare of the drums never ceased for an instant
 There was every sort of human type about the lobby. Faithful little Boy Scouts hung around the veterans, while Q few travelling men gazed interesting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
ITALIANS HOLDING
 AUSTR|ANS IN CHECK IN SOUTHERN TYROL
Five Attacks on Fortified Position Stopped With Heavy Losses - Attack
 on AvOcOurt Fails

The Italians in southern Tyrol are tenaciously holding back the Austrians from further inroads into their positions. In the Ledro valley southwest of Trent, and in the Bagarina valley, to the south of the city, the Austrians, after heavy artillery preparation, threw vicious at- tacks against the Italian lines, but all of them were repulsed with heavy casual ties, according to Rome.
 Five attacks were made on Zegnatorta, the same number as were made Wednes- day, and again all of them were stopped with sanguinary losses.
 In the Adamello zone to the west of Trent, where previous gains have been made by the Italians, King Victor Elm manuels men have occupied additional territory in the Sarca river region, and in the Monfalcone region, near the head of the Gulf of Trest,s have recaptured trenches taken from them by the Aus trians last Monday.
 Another intellectual attempt has been made by the Germans against the French positions in the Avocourt wood and on Hill 304, to the northwest of Verdun Paris reports that a strong attack here was put down by the French guns and that the Germans appear to have suffered serious losses
 On the remainder of the front in France and Belgium, aside from an unsuccess- ful German infantry attack against the Belgians north of Steenstraete, there have been only bombardments.
 The British in Egypt have carried out a successful maneuver against the Turks and tribesmen at Bayoud and Mageibra, putting them to flight and destroying the camp at Bayoud.
 Austrian aeroplanes have dropped bombs on Avlona, Albania, the only sea- port on the eastern Adriatic remaining in the hands of the entente allies. That Avlona probably is well fortified against an infantry attack is indicated by the statement of the Austro-Hungaran ad- mralty that the raiding aircraft were heavily shelled.
 Three German steamers have been sunk in the Baltic sea by entente allied sub- marines-two by the Russians and one by the British.
 A British fishing smack arriving at Lowestoft reports having been shelled by a. German submarine, one member of the crew being killed and two injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
SATISFIED WITH CABINET

Washington, May 1S.-(Special) )-NeWton D. Baker Secretary of War, declared to- day that Texans who unofficially nomi- mated him for the vice presidency, were very kind, and that he appreciated their expressions of friendship
 He does not, in other words, consider the nomination seriously. It is under stood that the President is delighted to such great extent with MT. Baker III his present capacity Of Secretary or war that he would not suffer him to take any step leading him away from the portfolio And again, the President has let it be un- derstood that he is anxious that the dem- ocrats nominate Thomas R. Marshall as his running mate.
 In regard to the political situation, it is reported today that the President has ln- timated that in the event of his re-elec- ton, there will be no changes in the per sonnel of his cabinet. AS usual, all caD1- net officers would turn in thelr reslena- tions in order that the chief executive might act in accordance with his desire without embarrassment. That course however, would be mere matter Of form because it is generally understood that the President is well pleased with every member of his official family
 It is of interest that democratic leaders are making no boasts relative to thelr ability to control the House during the next session of Congress. They declare that Wilson is unbeatable, and that the republicans, irrespective of any and all possible developments cannot win the Senate prior to 1921. But they say very little regarding the House.
 On the other hand, it Is significant that the republicans boast solely of their chance to capture the next House. They do not speak hopefully-sav for publica- tion-in respect to their dream of de- feating Wilson. They admit that it is eX- ceedingly doubtful that they can win the Senate But their enthusiasm is un bounded when they talk of the House.
 The democrats want everything, but if a division must be had, they would be will ing to take the presidency and the Sem ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
TALK OF ADJOURNMENT

Washington, May 1S.-(Special.J J-When will this session of Congress be ad- journed?
 Some days ago Senator Kern. demo- cratic leader in the upper house. de- clared that the session in all probability would endure until the middle of Septem- ber
 Today in the lower house MT. Kitchin, democratic leader, declared that if demo- crats did their duty, and by the adoption of special rules prevented republican fili- busters and put,through their party legis- lation, adjournment could be ordered by July 20.
 The general opinion seems to be. how ever. that the Kern prediction more nearly expresses the real situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Rush Orders for Shells

Norfolk, Va, May 1S.-As a prepared ness test and in order to determine the facilities and capacity of the navy yard shell shops, rush orders have been re- ceived for 10000 6-inch and 10000 5-inch naval shells. Castings are being trans ferred as rapidly as possible to the shops, where they are being machined. finished and sent to St. Juliens magazine for loading. Capacity forces are being op- erated in order to establish a record time for the production of the finished shells. Other and larger orders are expected to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
GERMANS LIVING IN
 UNITED STATES ARE
 TOLD ID OBEY LAW
Berlin Issues Instructions to Her Citizens in This COun- try Through Ambassa-
 dor and COnsuls

Washington, May 1S.-Germany, through Count Won Bernstorff. has in structed all German consuls in the Uni ted States to admonish German citi- zens in their districts to scrupulously observe American laws to the letter This was done in an effort to allay various alleged violations of American neutrality.
 The ambassador acted on instruc- tions from the Berlin foreign office The action was announced today in this official statement from the Ger man embassy:
 "In consequence of cases which have occurred of late the German ambassa- dor has sent instructions to all Ger man consuls In the United States 70 strongly impress upon German citizens living in their districts that 1t is their duty scrupulously to obey the laws of the state in which they reside"
 It was said at the German embassy that the instructions were designed to prevent plots or lawlessness on the part or spirited Cermdn CltIzeAS WHo might be disposed to engage in such wise. The German government, 1t says, looks with great disfavor upon any such conduct and desires that they shall not engage in any undertaking in any way outside the law.
 It was not disclosed whether spe- cific cases have been brought to the attention of the German government, but it was made clear that Berlin of ficials want the United StAtes and it's people to understand that they have not countenanced any illegal affairs with which German citizens or sym pathizers in this country have been connected.
 Count Won Bernstorff's instructions were received last night and were for- warded to German consuls immediately.
 London, May 1S.-Sir Edward Grey, the foreign secretary, announced in the House of Commons today that the gov ernment had been informed by Sir Henry Howard, British minister at the vatican, that representations have been made to Germany by the vatican with a view to inducing Germany to aban- don submarine warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
IS ANTI-ROMANISM SHREWD MOVEMENT BY REPUBLICANS TO
 DEFEAT WILSON!
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themselves in such position that they can hereafter fill every office in the state cap itol.
 Those who bring news to the above ef- feet to Washington declare that the leader in the Jefferson county anti-Cathoilc movement is republican who has held at least two political offices, one by elec- ton and the other by appointment.
 Of course, all reports may be raise. 6u' AJabamians-an all others for that mat ter-are interested, nevertheless, ana are watchfully awaiting developments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Was Sunk by Mine

Paris, May 1S.-It has been definitely es- tablished that the British freight steamer Eretria, sunk Friday last, went to the bottom as a result of striking a mine off the He DYeu, according to Kenneth S. Patton, American consul at LaRocEe'ie. The first report was that the Eretria. which had three American citizens on board, had been torpedoed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Rishon of Man;la Promoted

Washington, May 18.-The appointment of the Most Rev. J. J. Harty, Bishop of Manila, F. T., since 1903, as Bishop of Omaha. Neb., to succeed the late Bishop Richard Scannell, was announced here tonight by Monsignor Bonzano, the apos- tolic delegate. Bishop Harty's success sor at Manila has not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Shin Shelled by U-Boat

Lowestoft, England. May 1S.-The crew of the fishing smack Research landed here today, bringing an account of the shelling of their vessel by a German sub marine, whose fire killed one member of the crew and injured two others They state that the submarine began shell ing the craft before they had time to board their small boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
ATrENTION.. yETERANs!

The Agc-Herald offers to all old soi- dicrs. their relatives or friends dur iug reunion week the Ercatest prOpo- sitiOn ever offered by . southern pulp lication. The Weekly Age-Herald will be sent to any address for 25 cents for the ncxt year. Call and see us, day or night. 2109-11 Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

ly on the scene and commented on past great occasions they had wit messed A group of professional wrest- lers, dolled up like manikins, and built on bovine lines, watched the scene from their retreat near the cigar counter. Accustomed as they were to the stares and cheers of street urchins. they appeared very lf-conscious in the presence of such a large gathering. However, though heroes, the wrestlers were not embarrassed by any rush of femininity in their direction as with the possible exception of few re- porters, whose business it is to know everybody, not many knew that there were any professional wrestlers in the lobby of the Tutwiler yesterday. An, the irony of fame.
 But it would take a magic type writer to properly describe the scenes at the Tutwiler during the past few days. Probably the best way to de- scribe it is to write that there was crowd, a large crowd wonderful crowd monstrous crowd, an affable crowd, joyous crowd, a dressy crowd, mixed crowd, pretty girl crowd, a military crowd-and finally that it was some crowd.
 The psychology of it all was that every one was trying to have good time all at once and all succeeded remarkably well--as even the bellhops ran around with smiling faces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
37. o0o BarreIs of Gasoline Burn

New Orleans, May 1S.-Fire, caused by lightning, destroyed tank con- taining 37,000 barrels of gasoline be- longing to the Union Petroleum com pany near here today The loss was es- timated at more than $250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Would Permit Interlocking Boards

Washington. May 1s-Senator Weeks republican, today introduced a bill to per- init interlocking directorates under the of the federal trade commits sion. It would not affect banks or com mon carriers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

Send The Weekly Age-HeraId to your Confederate veteran friend or any other friend who lives on farm. You can send it for an entire year from May 15 for only 25 cents. This offer only good this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
CASE STILL PENDS .

The appeal of the government was filed May 12. There Is no time indicated when the court will begin the considera- tion of the case. The mills of the gods grind slowly. and cannot be hurried in their operation through the agitation of the public. The prediction is that the decision will be handed down in the late fall.
 The case was in the court of New Jersey about three years. So thoroughly was every point considered that the cor poration intimates that it is now being unduly punished by the government The government could, on the other hand, de- clare that it was necessary that case. Initiated by republicans, be fought to the last ditch by the democartic suc- cessors.
 The litigation is of incalculable impor- tance to Birmingham because the cor pora ton has declared that it will not put into effect it's programme of devel- opment in Alabama until the final verdict is delivered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

Send The Weekly AEe-Herald to your Confederate veteran friend or any other friend who lives on farm. You can send it for an entire year from May 15 for only 25 cents. This offer only good this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Asouith Leaves Cork

Cork, May 1s.-Premier Asquith's scon- ference with the Irish leaders here lasted two hours this afternoon. He left Cork at 6:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

Games Today St. Louis at Boston. Detroit at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Red Sox Lose to Browns

Boston, May 1S-St. Louis batted Eos ter hard today and defeated Boston, to i Weilman had the locals at his mercy, holding them to five singles. It was the first time St. Louis ever was victor over Foster Score: R.H.E. St. Louis ......... 100 100 023-7 13 o Boston .......... 900 001 000-1 5 3
 Batteries: Weilman and Severeid; Eos ter and Cady, Agnew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Johnson Hit Hard

Washington. May 1s.-Cleveland hit Walter Johnson for three triples, two doules and two singles here today and won the opening game of the series to de- eide the American league leadership, 4 to 2. The Indians took an early lead by punching three long distance drives in the second inning. Score: R.H.E. Cleveland ............... O2O 0OO 2O0-4 0 Washington ............ O01 000 100-2 g 8
 Batteries: Coveleskie, Bagby and ONeill Johnson and Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
UNITED STATES IN BETTER SHAPE TO
 PAY PREPAREDNESS
 BILL THAN THOUGHT
COST OF PREPAREDNESS
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for good roads. rural credits and ex penditures to prevent and cope with floods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Athletics Win

Philadelphia. May 1S.-Philadelphia Grove Faber off the rubber in the sev- enth inning today and beat Chicago, to 1. Myers held the visitors to seven hits. Score: R.H B. Chicago ................. 100 900 000-1 Philadelphia ......... col 1vo 30s-5 g 3
 Batteries: Faber, Williams, Benz and Schalk; Myers and Schang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

New York, May 1S.-(special.) )-Last night, at dinner, there sat at a table next to me two women. Southerners they were, their voices telling me that un- mistakably. and it was their conversa- errers should be very chary of believ- to interest and impress the nearer. But visit to New York city.
 The younger of these two women was telling the older-evidently her guest--of the wonders of this particular borough, and though l had seen many of the things she mentioned, never saw in them half the wonders she got out of them for the benefit of the other woman Perhaps it is pardonable-this habit of exaggeration about Manhattan-for it seems to be prompted merely by desire to interest and impres the heather. But it is surely true that the average person who knows something about New York telling the average person who knows nothing about it, will add lot of frills and fancy work which old Father KnicA really does not possess.
 Why, there was a southerner who spent six months here once, then went back and told of having seen about 365 plays, each of which was better than anything that had ever appeared upon no southern stage. Its just natural, human ten dency, apparently. to make good things seem better than they are, big things bigger and small things smaller.
 Then, from another angle, reports of visitors here may be unreliable for req sons of personal safety. Every person who visits here on a pleasure trip feels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Toda.

Detroit-New York, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19

In making up the estimates the addition al cost to the country of preparednessdur- ing the year 1917 was placed at from s9O,- 100000 to $10O,000000, figure probably con- siderably less than appropriations to be authorized by Congress, but approximat- ing the sum which actually would be spent during the year under the authori- zation. An estimate compiled by MT. Mo Adoo, when Congress convened last De- cember, showed a deficit of S62,000,000 in the general fund June 30, 1917, instead of the $13500,000 balance in the present estimate. The previous estimate contem- plated the extension of the emergency revenue tax to the end of the fiscal year of 1917. The emergency measure expires by limitation December 31 next and in compiling the revised estimate MT. Me Adoo figured on eliminating the stamp tax features of the measure from July 1 next.
 The $62 900, COG deficit which seemed like ly when Congress convened was esti- mated on a basis that did not include pro- visions for good roads, rural credits or flood expenditures, all of which are in- cIuded in the revised estimate. It was then figured that Congress would have to raise SIP, 600 600 by additional legislation to bring the general fund balance up to the necessary s50O00, 600 at the end of the next fiscal year. At todays conference MT. McAdoo told Messrs Simmons and Kitchin and Representatives Hull and Rainey, who accompanied them, that should Congress provide $150, 100000 addi- tional revenue during 1917 the general fund balance at the end of the fiscal year of 1917 would be approximately s165,- 500 00n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
RECEIPTS INCREASE

Increases in treasury receipts have been most marked in the internal revenue department. Ordinary revenues placed at $272 O00,O00 for the fiscal year 1916 in the estimate of last December, will approx innate $303, 900, GOO, an increase of $31,- 0O0,0OO Next years ordinary reve- nue receipts were placed in the previous estimate at about s265, 100000; in the revised estimate at about the same figure as this years. These revenues cov- CT mainly the tax on distilled liquors cigars, cigarettes and tobacco.
 Revenue from the income tax will go above $100, ,0e0,000 this year. Secretary Me- Adoo estimates and certainly above sl05,- 000, 900 next year. The previous estimate had placed the revenue at $S5,O00,0O0 and 80, ,0O0, ,0O0 respectively. The increase of nearly $50,OO0,000 in these two, items of revenue alone this year is attributed to general prosperity, to strict enforcement of the internal revenue laws and the elim- ination of long standing frauds in the payment of taxes on tobacco. whisky and oleomargarine by which the government lost tens of millions of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
AS TO PRODUCTION

In substantiation of it's charge that the corporation is a trust in restraint of trade the government sets out the following figures showing the productive power of the corporation in contrast with that of all companies, including the corporation:
 Bessemer and basic pig iron, 59 per cent; steel ingots and castings. 54.1 per cent; rails, 66.3 per cent; structural shapes, 49,S per cent; plates and sheets, 50.4 per cent; wire rods, 63.2 per cent; merchant bars 25.6 per cent; skelp, 52.7 per cent; hoop bands and cotton ties. z1.2 per cent.
 The government adds: And the corpo- ration also controls a large proportion of the total output of billets, blooms and slabs. fabricated steel, pipes and tubular goods; and large proportion of com available ore in the Lake Su- perior and Birmingham districts. together with the principle means of transporta- tion from the most important section of the Lake Superior district-all of which was brought about not as result of natural growth and development but through the wholesale combination of plants and buSinesses."