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The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Sim Fein Leader Guilty.

Dublin. May A-John MacNeill. presi-
dent OF the Sim Fein volunteers and
professor Of law in the National Uni
versity, was today found guilty of COM
plicity in the uprising by court-martial
de will be sentenced later In the week
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Sub Sinks Greek Steamer.

Tara gnona, Spain, May a.-The Greek
steamer Ielros. ,sS1 tons, has been sunk
by a submarine. Twenty-one members
OF the crew were landed here today They
declared that the submarine was Aus
trian. The IslrOs was from Newport,
England.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
BORDER PATROL WEAK
Request Follows Refusal Of
Department to Send Men
from Coast Artillery.
TREVINO IS MASSING TROOPS
Mexican General Stations Soldiers
Along Railway Instead Of
Pursuing Bandits.
BY H. H. STANSBURY.

E Paso, Texas. May Alt is author8-
tauvely reported here that Maj Gen.
Funston has again requested the War
Department to call but the National
Guard OF louisiana Arkansas and Okla
homa. The latest call for REINFORCE
ments is said to be due 70 the refusal
from Washington to withdraw additional
men from the coast artillery for border
patrol
The menace 70 the PershinE expedition
OF the big movement Of Carranzista
troops in chihuahua was made plain 10
United States military authorities today.
Gen. Jacinto Trevino. instead Of sending
his soldiers into the bandit-infested dis
tricts OF Eastern chihuahua and North
ern Coahuila has ordered them rnassed
along the Mexican Central and North
western Railway. Gen. Gavirs, com
mander at Jusrez, who never lost an op-
portunity TO make himself Offensive 10
Americans, has been given command 10
the district Of GaIeana and BrazoE- and
half Of the Guerrero and Iturbe districts.
Orders already issued contemplate large
Earrisons at Galesna and other points
within striking distance Of Gen. Perish
ing's lines % communication from the
east. From the west the menace OF So
nora troops remains.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
George Ade Bull Moose DELEGATE

Lafayette. Ind, May 24.-The Progres-
sive party State delegates met at
Rensselaer, today and elected George
Ade, the author and playwright, and Dr.
C. F. Coffin. of Monticello, as Tenth
district delegates to the national con-
yention in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
New Bishop for Omaha.

Rome, May A-Mgr. Jeremiah ].
Harty, archbishop of Manila. was today
appointed bishop of Omaha. Neb. Bishop
Harty is native of St Louis, No.,
where he was born on November ], IS6a
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
French Aeros Attack Train

Zurich, Switzerland, May 4.-Five
French aeroplanes bombarded German
troop train at Sedan, killing or wounding
10 soldiers. Six coaches were destroyed
by the bombs.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
$4,5oo,Ooo FOR EDUCATION.
Wealthy Bachelor Makes Gifts to
Illinois Institutions.

Illinois Institutions.
Chicago. May 24-Hobart Williams, In
addition to establishing q trust fund Of
81 10000 for the benefit Of ten Illinois
Institutions. has conveyed to the Uni
versity of Chicago the Williams Building,
a downtown property, worth about
S2,5Oo,oOO. according to an announcement
made today.
Mr.. Williams also decided to st. Luke s
Hospital property valued at $4,000. and
to the Y. NJ c. A. property worth about
100000
Mr.. Williams is 70 years old and a
bachelor. Although born in Chicago. he
has lived in Cheshire Conn. for the
last quarter century.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25

manu OF the notorious bandit chieftain.
Canuto Reyes lie save Up free-Iancing
for loot last week. was promptly incor-
porated into Trevinos' army With rank
of general given 5000 men. and sent
north TO Prowl along the border.
This information came up from Chi
huahua today with small farmers bring
ing their products TO market in e. Paso.
II was generally credited.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Teuton U-Boat Hits Mine.

Amsterdam, May 24-The German sub
marine U-2 struck a German mine off
Zeebrugge on Tuesday and was seriously
damaged. 1t was towed to Ostend, it is
believed. but it is doubtful If repairs can
be made.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
BAVARIAN TROOPS USED
Fire Breaks Down At
tempt to Flank Positions
in Caillette Wood.
TOLL OF LIFE is ENORMOUS
Counter Attacks by French Near Gu
mieres Partly Successful. Trench
Being Recovered.
(By the sun News SeryiccD

Paris. May 24-As the result of a prac-
tically continuous attack on both sides OF
the Meuse last night and today, the Ger
mans have won two notable successes
Ut the expenditure of a great number Of
men. In the fighting to the east of lie
Mort Homme, on the left bank Of the
river, they occupied the village of Gu
mieres. and took a trench between the
village and lie Mort Homme. This aft
ernoon on the east bank, Fort Douau-
mont. which the French recaptured on
Monday. was retaken by the Germans.
The retaking Of the fort was the re-
suit Of the concentration of repeated at
tacks Of the most desperate character
against this one point. Two Bavarian
divisions who had been brought to the
Verdun front only recently were employ
ed against the fort.
The bombardment of this sector had
continued without interruption since the
French took the position. and had in
creased in violence. particularly this aft
ernoOn. when the already tremendous ex-
penditure OF ammunition was doubled.
Even then the first attacks, made without
counting the cost in men, broke down
under the French fire, but the effort was
repeated. until at last they again reoc-
cupied the fort, long since only a mass of
ruins, but valuable because of the high
position on which it stands.
Attempt TO Flank French.
While the bulk Of the German attack
ing troops were conducting these attacks
on the fort, other forces were attempt
ing to flank the French positions in the
Caillette wood. Immediately southeast Of
= he fort. These attempts broke down un-
der the French fire, and the end Of the
day found the French still holding the
terrain adjoining the ruins of the fort,
and all of their positions in the wood.
While this terrific fighting was in prog
ress on the east bank OF the river both
Germans and French simultaneously took
the offensive on the west bank in the sec
tor of Cumieres and lie Mort Homme,
the Germans attempting to continue their
advance from the village OF Cumieres and
the French attempting to regain the vii
lage. The Germans failed to carry their
lines beyond the positions occupied last
night, and the French counter-attacks
were successful to the extent Of recover
ing a trench on the very edge of the
village.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
KILGALLON FACTS UNVEILED.
U. $. Citizen Arrested for bearing
Arms in Ireland.

London, May 2L-Details Of the arrest
of John ]. Kilgallon. a citizen of the
United States, for taking part in the
Irish revolt. were given out today by
the United States Embassy. KilgaIlon is
still prisoner. He is It years old and
was a student at St. Endas School, in
Dublin, when the uprising took place.
His home is in Far Rockaway, N. Y.
P. H. Pearse, the provisional presi-
dent Of the Irish republic" was head
master Of st. Endas School. KiIgallon
was arrested on April "a on the charge
of bearing arms in the revolt and was
brought to England from Dublin.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
One Cent Causes Suicide.

Cleveland. Ohio, May 24-Because her
grocer said she stole a cookie, worth
one cent, Mrs. Pauline Mara, SO, un-
able to bear neighborhood gossip ended
her lifA - -
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
SUB" SERVICE FROM GERMANY,
super-Submarine Said to Be on WAY
TO U. $. with Cargo.

TO U. $. with Cargo.
New York, May 2.-From a source
which ship news reporters declared they
have always found reliable. there came
today the remarkable announcement that
within a few days New York would wit
ness the arrival of a German super-sub-
marine, inaugurating a passenger, mail
and freight service between Germany and
the United States.
The submarine now said to be bound
for America is 45O feet long and carries
German mails, ten passengers and a
ffty-ton cargo of valuable freight.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Pullman Workers to Share Profits.

Chicago, May notwithstanding with
employees became part of the policy
Of the Pullman Company today,
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
Commercial Treaty Sought.

Berlin. May 2.-Turkey and Roumania
have opened negotiations for a COM
mercial treaty similar to that signed by
She central powers and RouuAaiA
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25

sI.oO to Harncrs Ferry. SI.25 Martins
burg, sI.J0 Berkeley Springs, SEQ
Cumberland and Return
Baltimore and Ohio, S:e5 a. m Sum
day. May IS, including principal sts-
ttons Metropolitan Brsneh.-Ady,
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25

as asked for an
his movement is
expedition will be
Ihmeuts OF the
e from Torreon
last night at
Ity-one miles
were in COM
a
The Washington herald., 1916-05-25
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Of "Heart Throbs?"

The two most famous books Of their kind in the
world 800 pages rs selections. Prose and Yerse;
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The Washington herald., 1916-05-25

ALL the news and more daily
features are bringing The
HERALD record-breaking
circulation increases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
HAVING TROUBLE
 WITH GARBAGE

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 There has been quite bit said re-
 gently regarding the present typhoid epi-
 demic in Birmingham and if you will
 kindly allow me space I believe I can
 give you the cause, the remedy showing
 for itself.
 Yesterday the garbage wagon called at
 my residence, the first time this month.
 to collect garbage. At the rear of my
 residence I have been keeping an ordi-
 cartons and a galvanized can for green garbage. One of the negro collectors on
 our route emptied the green garbage into
 the barrel and proceeded to roll this barrel to the wagon, distance of about 100 yards, and at every turn the barrel was emitting a liquid caused by the de- cay of garbage that had been on hand for the greater part of two weeks, and when I reached home yesterday after noon the stench was simply fierce. which tried to eliminate with the hose and daily having coat of lime put in the garbage can as a matter of safety first"
 The city is taking up the garbage in open wagons that have large cracks in them which will allow the liquids from garbage to leak out on the streets, and what is more reasonable to suppose than that the germ Is carried to different parts of the city in this maner? I note the city is making money on the handling of garbage, but isn't it a
 not who is paying? Thanking you. Yours very truly. B. P. o. EDWARD. Birmingham, July F, 1916.
 1705 Sixteenth Avenue South.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
FREE SEED WILL BE
 GIVEN FLOOD VICTIMS

Washington, July 12- Special. ) With the cooperation of Represents tive Oliver. Senator Underwood this evening amended the agricultural bill in such manner that the sum of $f0,00O will be appropriated for the purchase of seed to be distributed among the farmers of Alabama and other states whose crops have been destroyed by recent floods. MT. Oliver took the mat ter up with the agricultural depart ment, and with the appropriation of that department carried the suggestion to Senator Underwood and the sugges- tion was followed. The seed will be distributed by the department where actually needed. The report in Wash ington is that the crops in certain sec- tions of Alabama have been totally destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
THE RUMSEY TAX
 OF OLDEN DAYS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Now that the court has decided the case of Mcdonald vs. the city commits sion of Birmingham enjoining said com mission from using the sinking fund" for any other purpose than that for which it was provided the printing of a little bit of our city government his tory Is not out of order.
 In the early seventies when Birming- ham was in it's swaddling clothes. the ambitious embryo city purchased on credit from the Rumsey Manufacturing company a small hand fire engine and hose for it's volunteer fire brigade, agree ing to pay therefor about $1200 or $500. Notes of the city were duly executed, and when they fell due the city exchequer notes naturally fell asleep, until ruth lessly awakened by the touch of col lecting attorney, who proceeded to press the city for a settlement.
 The regular city tax rate of 50 cents per S100 was then, as it now is, inadequate to meet current governmental expenses and old debts, so an extra tax Of 70 cents per $100 was levied, which was called the "Rumsey tax" to pay the notes past due and under judgment against the city.
 The state constitution of 1875 limited the city tax rate at 50 cents but per-
 mitted cities to levy an extra tax to pay debts contracted prior to its adop- tion The Birmingham authorities pro ceeded to do this with avidity, and con tinued so to do until about 1SS5-6, col lecting in all for the Rumsey debt of about s150O between $30,o00 and $4O,0oo without expressed objection by any tax payer.
 The 'Rumsey tax" was not taken off until finally MT. w. A. C'Baltimore'o Smith, a large taxpayer and then one of the most prominent merchants of the
 city, approached the collectors desk one day and asked for a statement of the amount of his city tax. Figures were promptly given him, and he naturally and with his usual determined looK' asked, what is that for?" The collector answered.: Fifty cents for general tax and 25 cents for the 'Rumsey tax on the $10o' Give me receipt for the 50 cents on the $1O0 general tax re- sponded MT. Smith, and added: We have paid the Rumsey debt about 20 times over and am not going to pay any more on that score.'' The collector, at the next meeting or the board of mayor and aldermen, re- ported the matter, and without litigation costs, by resolution, the collection of the 'Rumsey tax was promptly discontinued The city continued to exist and to grow until 1898, when the Birmingham amend ment" to the constitution granted power to collect 50 cents additional on the SlCo to pay debts contracted prior to its adop- tion. FRANK V. EVANS. Birmingham, July 12, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
POLICE NOTES

J. L. Gearson, manager of the Nifty
 Syrup company, 17o6 Avenue D, and
 George Cohen, an employe, were fined
 $1oo and 1S0 days each in police court
 yesterday morning on charge of vio-
 lating the prohibition law. They gave
 notice of an appeal.
 Detectives raided the Nifty Syrup company's plant July s. but no whisky or beer was found The detectives tes- tified in ploice court that they found
 bills of lading for 10 cases of beer and four gallons of whisky.
 Hannis Woods, negro. was painfully injured yesterday afternoon at 12:3O
 o'clock when he was struck by mo- torcycle driven by o. C. Riggs at Third
 avenue and Fifteenth street, north. MT Riggs was placed under bond by Of ficer O. B. Mullins on a charge of reck- less driving.
 J. K. Keltener of Fairfield left Bir-
 mingham yesterday morning for Nash
 vile, to identify his fve-passenger Ford automobile. which was stolen from in front of the Morris hotel several weeks ago. J. c. Winning and W. C. Cosby were arrested there last week charged with the theft
 The Pullman sleeper Catania of the l Frisco Railroad company was entered 1 by thieves sometime Tuesday night al i the Terminal station. Several lockers and berths were ransacked by the 1 thieves. but only a few towels were reported missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
MAX|E |. BROWN
 GAINS 26POUNDS
 ON FIVE BOTTLES
"I Can Now Work All Day and Sleep Like a Log All Night" Says Georgia
 Farmer

T have taken five bottles of Tanlac and have actually gained 26 pounds" was the remarkable statement made by Maxie G. Brown, while in Marvin Middlebrooks drug store at Sparta, Ga, few days ago MT. Brown is well known and prosper ous farmer and a leading citizen of his community.
 When l began taking Tanlac' con tinued Mir. Brown, T was in a general run down condition. l had been suffer ing for months with nervousness and indi- gestion and other troubles, and nothing in the way of medicine seemed to do me any good. My appetite went back on me entirely and l got so 1 didn't want any thing to eat. My stomach was in bad shape some way or other, and what would force myself to eat failed to digest and didn't seem to do me any good.
 T was also very nervous and got so couldn't sleep hardly any, and always felt as bad, or worse, in the mornings than when I went to bed at night. 1 lost a great deal of weight, and didn't seem to have any vim or energy left in me at all. The truth is, l was so weak and run down l didn't feel like doing any work, and it was just a drag from sun up till sun down. and a worn-out feeling when night came. I had been taking medicine of different kinds, but nothing seemed to reach my troubles and l kept losing weight and getting weaker and worse all the time.
 'Tanlac was recommended to me and l decided to try it and I m mighty glad I did for could tell my troubles were leaving me before my first bottle was gone. I bought another bottle and kept taking it and getting better every day. l have taken five bottles and as have already said, have gained 26 pounds in weight and not only that, but feel like a different man in every way. My appe- tite has come back to me and I can eat anything I want and everything I eat agrees with me and gives me strength. I'm not nervous now in the least. l sleep like a log every night and get up with the chickens every morning. Tanlac has taken that weak, worn-out feeling out of me and l can work all day without feel ing Jagged out when night comes as did. I'm feeling fine these days, better than I have in long time and I owe it all to Tanlac''
 MT. E. A. Reese, the druggist who took MT. Browns statement and who is per sonally acquainted with him, writes: T have been associated with this store for over 10 years and know Mr. Brown well. He is one of our good customers. He cer- tainly looks brighter and stronger than he did and Tanlac has helped him up gen. erally''
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Patton-Pope Drug Co. and Flu gene Jacobs Drug Store, in Ensley by D. w. Morris Drug Co.,, in Bessemer by Pegram-P Patton Drug Co.,, In Pratt City by Gale Drug Co.,, and in North Birming- ham by Walker Drug Co.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
LIGHT DOCKET IN
 CRIMINAL COURT

When the criminal court reconvenes September 4, Labor Day. there probably will be the smallest docket to the taken up for a number of years. While there are 1926 cases pending in the criminal court. this is considered a light docket in comparison with the number of cases pending in years previous. Throughout the last two terms of the criminal court, the falling off of crime in Jefferson county attracted considerable attention and, according to Solicltor Hugo l.. Black, there were fewer convictions for crime in those terms than for many years MT. Black gives prohibition credit for the small percentage of crime.
 During the term of court beginning January l. 1916, and ending July 1, 1916, 1267 cases were tried. Of these 429 were convicted and 194 acquitted while 644 cases were dismissed. There were 151S state cases taken off the docket during this time, in addition to 319 other cases, which were mol pressed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains uf Mrs. Kate Gossett, who died Tuesday night, following a lengthy illness 1t Heard Shoals, where she had gone for her health, will be conducted from the Crum- ley chapel this morning at Il o'clock. h. torment will follow at the Crumley chap el cemetery. The deceased is survived by the husband, three children, her mother, Carrie Sharpe and two brothers, Will Sharpe and Tom Sharpe. Mrs Gossett was well known as a church worker ana in fraternal orders, being an active mem- Der of Fonville Grove Mo- 75, Ladies of the Woodmen Circle. All members of Fonville Grove lodge are requested to meet at the Woodmen's hall this morn ing at 93O o'clock to attend the funeral in body.
 G. K. Wampier has been appointed principal of the Ensley Bush school to succeed Frazier L. Banks, who has been appointed principal of the Ensley High school Mir Banks was appointed pri1- cipal of the Ensley High school follow ing the resignation of Roy l.. Dimmitt, who accepted a position as state high school inspector. c. P. Bowman again will be principal of the Minor school and W. S. Lane will be principal of the Moore school
 The street department at Ensley has more work at present than it can very
 well attend to, but much progress Is being made in repairing the streets aft CT the recent rains. The trash wagons are kept constantly on the run on ac- count of the health officers cleaning up the city. So far only three arrests have been made by the health officers for violating the city sanitary laws. Two of these were fruit stand owners, who did not have their stands screened, and were fined s5 each yesterday morning in the Ensley police court by Judge J. T. Lowry.
 The regular monthly meeting of Camp
 Pat Cleybourne. United Confederate Vet
 erans, will be held Sunday afternoon at
 2:90 o'clock in the police assembly room at the Ensley city hall. Besides the regular routine business, several matters of importance will be taken up and all members are requested to be present. The members of Dixie Circle No. 662, Protective Home Circle held well at tended meeting last night in the Wood men hall on Avenue E. It was decided hereafter to hold meeting every weel, on Wednesday nights instead of semi monthly as has been the custom. The de- gree team is making splendid progress under the direction of William L. Crunk degree master.
 The ladies of Circle No 1. of the Ems ley Methodist church will entertain with a silver tea at the church on Friday afternoon from to o'clock. An inter- esting programme has been arranged and l refreshments will be served. The public l is cordially invited.
 l The regular meeting of the Ensley l Lodge No 165, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will be held tonight in the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue E beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The newly elected officers which were installed q, the last meeting will begin their new term and several matters of importance | will be taken up. All members are re- | quested to bep resnt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
ABOUT THE CAMEL

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I have read your editorial on the camel as an emblem of the prohibition party with much interest. In addition to this animals stupidity, it's occasionally drinking beer or whisky when opportu- nifty affords, and the other things you said about it, I find, on casual observa- tion, that from head to tail 1t is as crooked as the devil. Pardon me. but I think you overlooked the most observing feature about the camel, so I though I'd call your attention to it. Very sincerely.
 E.. A. TIMMONS. Columbia. Tenn. July F. 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
THE VAGABoND."

Charlie Chaplin in The Vaga- bond" his latest picture for the Mutual Corporation. shows some improvement over his past efforts. The Vagabond' will be shown at the Odeon One theatre today and 1t should attract large crowds, as Chaplin is really laughable as the tramp violinist. Edna Purviance, his leading lady. is given an op- portunity and she displays much talent in several scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
FIRST APPEAL FROM
 EQUALIZERS FILL
Contention Made That Valuation
 Property by Tax Board Is !
 Excessive l

Although a large number of noticq appeal from the decision of the cc
 board of tax equalization have given. the first appeal suit was file
 the circuit court yesterday by the ao.
 istrators of the estates of T. A.
 Laughlin and James H. Hunt. Thd peal is taken on the ground that, valuation of the property made by, equalizers is unjust and excessive. appeal is made jointly and embrace' pieces of property valued at $52,145. Al
 is demanded to hear the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-13
George Cohan's Sister Dies

New York, July 12.-Mrs. Fred Mible, formerly Miss Josephine Conan, sister of George M. Conan, the actor, died to- day at the local hotel.
 Mrs. Nible was 40 years old She be- gan her stage career at the age of seven and was almost continuously before the public. Her death was attributed to heart disease.