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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
American Shipping Co.
 Report Shows Big Profits

New York, July 24.-An extraordinary growth in the profits of the International Mercantile Marine company since the beginning of the war, as revealed today in the company's annual report for 1916 is attributed by Harold A. Sanderson chairman of the directors, ito the short age of tonnage and the abnormal in- crease in freight rates. As a result the earnings of the company and its subsid- iaries reached a point far exceeding those of any previous period in it's his tory.'
 Gross earnings of the company and it's subsidiaries for 1916, according to the report, amounted to Seu 6U3, ,0l0, after pro- vding for British excess profits duty This compares with $5l 0o6, ,579 in 1915 and 3,37S,5 526 in 1914
 Profits for 1916, before providing for depreciation on steamships, aggregated s25,946 $50, against s17,aA,o27 in 1915, and s, ,307 ,029 in 1914
 At the end of 1913 the company's sur plus was only $l,26S,997, and at the close of 1916 the balance sheet showed a sur plus of $24,6S6.172.
 Chairman Sanders points out that the British authorities increased the excess profits duty on January 1, 1917, from 60 to 80 per cent.
 This changed policy says the chair man, will seriously affect the earnings of your foreign subsidiary companies, by whom about S9 per cent of your ton mage is owned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
TWO BIRMINGHAM NEGROES LYNCHED
 IN LOWNDES COUNTY
Will and Jesse Powell, Who Threatened White Farmer. Are Taken From Of
 ficers by Mob

Montgomery. July 24-Will and Jesse Powell negroes, who were arrested here early this morning, tonight were taken from deputies in Lowndes county, near heAe, where they were wanted, and
 ynched to a nearby tree. The mob num- bered about 100. The deputies endeav- ored to protect the negroes, but the mob overpowered them and forcibly took pos- session of their prisoners
 The two negroes held up white farmer and his negro laborer, at the point of pistols yesterday, while the latter were en route from their homes at Letoha tchie, Lowndes county, to the white mans plan tation five miles away. The negroes had brushed against the white mans horse and when the latter remonstrated, they drew their revoivers and threatened him.
 The negroes came to Montgomery Mon- day evening and were arrested at tho union passenger station this morning when In the act of catching train for their home in Birmingham Both freely admitted holding their pistols on the men, but claimed the white, man had struck one of them and they tried to protect themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
At the Lyric

The Five Musical MacLarens. an act of the highest merit, added yesterday
 to the bill at the Lyric, makes the entertainment for today at the cozy theatre one Of the most enjoyable of the season. The programme is varied and includes some real novelties 'sThc Petticoat Minstrels," an elaborate act presented by, nine talented yoang ladies, is the feature. Wilson and Aubrey trio entertain in a clever gym nastic comedy exhibition. Monde and Salle, dancers extraordinary close with genuine surprise, Clayton and Lennie entertain with songs and clever chatter. Pathe news pictures are un- usually good and timely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
MINISTER KERENSKY FORMS HIS CABINET
 FROM TWO PARTIES
To Save the Russian Nation Policy of Blood and Iron Will Be Put Into
 Effect

Petrograd. July 24.-Premer Kerensky has completed the constitution of the rev provisional government Like the ministry of his predecessor, Prince Lvoff, the cabinet is coalition, but is limited to 10 members. Five of the ministers be- long to the socialist group and five are members of nonsociahst parties. The other office of state will be directed not by ministers, but by unpolitical directors of departments who are not members of the cabinet
 Following is the list:
 Socialists: Alexander Kerensky, Min ister President and minister of war and marine; M. Tseretelli. minister of posts and telegraphs; M. Skobeleff, minister of labor; NJ. Tscherenoff, minister of ag- riculture; M Pteschehoneff, minister of supplies.
 Nonsocialists N. " Nekrasoff vice minister president, without portfolio; NJ Tereschenko, minister of foreign af- fars I. N. Efremoff, minister of jus tice (M. Efremoff is a member of the Dumas temporary committee) Nicholas Lvoff, procurator of the holy synod; M. Godneff, controller of state
 The headquarters of the provisional government has been transferred from the Marinsky palace to the winter pal ace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
WONDERS OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN
 NATl0hAL-ESTES PARK

Rocky Mountain National. Estes pary must be seen to be appreciated. Here i the ideal summer vacation spot, high u] in healthful Colorado. It's the "kiddies] paradise Scenic wonders are everyI where The very air is a-tingle witI health.
 Here are 100000 pine scented acres d Natures wonderland. Come! Live al you've longed to live. Play golf and ter his Fish if you wish. Let the childre romp in Natures greatest health resort| Camp out if you wish-rough it-or liv| in fine modern hotels.
 The famous 3-in-1 National Park Tou| offered by the Burlington Route takes tb| vacationist to three National Parks on onI ticket-Rocky Mountain National Estel Park, Yellowstone (via motor over th| scenically famous new Cody Roadl anl Glacier National Park. Liberal stop.over| are allowed. Burlington Route trains ru direct to each of these great National Parks Free side trips to Colorado Spring Pike,s Peak Region and the Garden e| the Gods.
 Say when you plan to go and how man Tn your party Illustrated literature fres| Write me today.
 ri. R. Todd, General Southern AgentI l122-23 Brown Marx Bldg. Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Canadian AviatOrs Silence Gun Throwing Huge Shells
 Twenty Miles Behind Line

Canadian Army Headquarters In France, July 24.-The firing of German shells weighing near three-quarters of a ton that were dropping 20 miles back of our front was quickly silenced Sun day by bombs dropped by Canadian aviators who discovered the monster guns position after an air raid over tho enemy lines. By their vigilant work our airmen are saving towns and villages far behind the front from bombardment grinding a house to powder.
 German airplane activity completely failed to stop our reconnaissance, pho- tographic and artillery work, in spite of all the enemy's efforts" reads last nights official statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
AnaWs@nn@mts
At Loew's Biiou

Entertainment of the highest class is on the bill for today at Loew's Biiou Birmingham busiest and most popular theatre. The programme -n- cludes the Stroud trio. musicians and vocalists, of which little Miss Violet is the star The Nude Truth Girl pre- sents unusual dances in truly ar tistic manner. Sullivan and Mason are two clever entertainers, and Cherr and Malone, comedy bar artists, are amusing. Dainty Violet Mersereau Tn The Little Terror" adds to her lau- rels by her work in one of the most delightful screen comedy dramas seen here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Suits Filed

Suit was filed yesterday by John Nor ris against J. c. Steinbauer for $10,o0O damages, the plaintiff alleging personal injuries. He states that he was stand ing by the side of a wagon making some purchases when an automobile owned and operated by the defendant was caused to run by the wagon in such a manner that the horse attached to the wagon became frightened and-ran away throwing the plaintiff to the ground and severely in-. turing him.
 Suit was filed yesterday by Sandy Smith against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company for $500 damages The plaintiff alleges that the defendants wrongfully moved some personal property belonging to him, and causing him great inconvenience and trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Revolt in Ecuador

Panama, July 24.-Dispatch received yesterday from Manabi. coastal prov ince of Ecuador, says a revolution has been started there against pr. A. Baqueriso Morena, President of the republic. Revolutionary propagandists in Panama affirm that the outbreak is due to pr. Morena's alleged pro-Ger man policies and tyrannies. The prop agandists expect the United States to support the local authorities. Dr. Mo rena is in Tumbez. Peru. in secret con. ference with Peruvian officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Russ Labor Men in England

London, July 24-The Russian dele- gates elected by the Council of Work mems and Soldiers delegates to confer with the labor parties of entente coun- tries have arrived in England. They will be the guests of the labor party of England for few days, and then will proceed to Paris The delegates are NM Venssanoff and Erlich of Moscow, and NM. Goldenberg and Smirnoff of Pe- trograd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Six People Are Killed
 When Train Hits Auto

Cleveland, July 24.-Six persons were late today at Port Clinton. O., 40 miles west of here. when a fast New York Central mail train crashed into an au tomobile which was stalled. at the crossing. Among the dead are MT. and Mrs. Clarence Joseph of Chicago, who had been on their honeymoon tive days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
The Masses, Socialist PapeI
 Wins Point in Federal COur

New York, July 24-In an opinid& holding that articles published in ths Masses do not advocate resistance to thS selective draft law, Federal Judes Learned Hand today granted the pub. fishers of the magazine a preliminary inl junction restraining the postoffice del partment from withholding circulation of the August issue of the magazinl through the mails. This number. hel cause of matter the postoffice departl ment objected to, had been declared nonmailable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
To Abolish District

Columbia, $. C., July 24.-City counci today passed an ordinance aboishing the segregated district of Columbia and de. signed to wipe out immortality in hotels and lodging houses. This action was ir line with the policy of the war depart ment in demanding a moral clean up ir those cities where cantonments are tc be located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
BLOOD AND IRON POLICY

Petrograd, July 24-"A blood and iron" policy will be put into effect fl needed to save Russia by the govern. ment of Premier Kerensky, to which un. limited power has been granted. In Aar interview today the premier said; q Relying upon the confidence of the masses and the army, the government will save Russia and Russian unity b, blood and iron, if argument and reason honor ana conscience are not sufficient me situation at the front is very serious and demands heroic measures Rut am convinced the organism of the state IS surnciently vigorous to be cured with. out partial amputation."
 Premier Kerensky, who ravA th. t,+ou view to the Associated Press. annonncad that he wolud return to the front when the constitution of his government had been completed. He continued:
 FIRST PROBLEM
 The first problem of the present mo- ment which is exceptionally heroic is the concentration and unison Of mower The assertion of the constitutional dern ocratic members of the Prince Lvofe gov ernment, which. assertion is the cause of the recent revolt, shows how strong are the centrifugal forces and how small Is the sum of our political consciousness. But am convinced the misfortune through which we are going will awaken the conscience and sense of duty in ol1r nation.
 The new governments fundamental task is the defense of the country from ruin and anarchy. In this we rely upon the masses of the people and the army. My government will save Russia. and if It's motives of reason, honor and con- science prove insufficient 1t will beat her into unity with blood and iron.
 RIDICULOUS REPORTS
 No one will dare take advantage of the present situation in order to attempt to restore the old regime. brand ridicu- lous the talk about a coming counter revolution under my leadership
 The new government must immediate ly stop the retreat and the economic dissolution and restore the country,s fiances. We expect Russians to forget their personal interests and to have in mind only the highest interests of the country"
 Regarding conditions on the front. Premier Kerensky said:
 The position of our army Is serious requiring heroic measures. But we must not despair. The old regime and certain extermist elements brought much poison into the arms and body. Now the ulcer Is cut and as the state organism is healthier. I am convinced we shall avoid amputation.
 My new government Is resolved to in- crease and to confirm the conquests of revolution and to put resolutely an end to the work of the madmen and traitors who would destroy my fatherland"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Regular Army Recruiting
 Showing Good Increase

Washington, July 24.-An increase in regular army recruiting, due apparently to announcement of the draft drawing brought acceptances up to 1876 yesterday the largest total since Registration Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
At the Trianon

The Hawaiian musicians are pleas ing thousands daily at the Trianon and will be here all week. They are wonderfully clever and play any tune requested. Charles Ray in Sunny Jim" is the feature picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25

There were, for instance, approximately i7,ooO separate pieces of machinery and like number of various other inciden- tai apparatus essential to the manufac- ture Of rifles The work. however, was speedily completed so that it was pos sible to make a reasonable computation of cost and of the value of the prop Ity. The auditing company found that this investment represented an expen- allure py Great Britain of about $20,0o0.- 0O, which was divided proportionately among the three munition plants
 THE BARGAIN COMPLETED
 The agreement was made that g, ,OOo 900 should be struck off from this so0 OO0. co, since that amount, it was assumed, would fairiy represent the cost to Great Britain of the organization of that con- tract service and various incidentals.
 That left SIS, 900 and without any haggling in the way of bargaining but Instead with prompt acceptance of the suggestion the $1S,0o0,OO0 was divided into two parts, So that the United States promised, provided Congress granted the authority, to pay Great Britain s9 900 900.
 Thus, in short time and in a most unexpected manner the government has secured facilities whereby 1t will be pos sible to manufacture within a reasonable time 100000 rifles for the American army. In addition to that the govern ment secures through this purchase all of the machinery, some of which is the best the manufacturers have been able to make, and all of which Is good We have in this way more than tripled the rifle manufacturing capacity of the United States.
 Yesterday the final inspection of the Remington plant at Utica was made. earlier inspections having been made of the Winchester plant and of the Eddv- ston plant This Remington inspection. however, Is only a necessary formalitv The munitions board, some of whose rep- resentatives were heard the other day by one of the committees of congress. were ready to say, and in fact did say. in live hours hearing, to the committee that as soon as an appropriation of se = 00,oO is available, the government will take over these plants, with the assur ance that hereafter no matter how long the war lasts, we shall be able to s,ln. ply our soldiers even though the army may be in excess of 100000 men with all the rifles they need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Cantonment Contract Let

Washington, July 24.-Announcement was made at the war department today that the contract for the camp to be used by the National Guard at Charlotte. N. C., had been granted to the Consoli- dated Engineering company of Balti- more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Conscription Bill Passes Third Reading in Canadia
 House by Good Majorit

Ottawa, July 24-The conscription passed third reading in the House Commons today by a vote of 102 to a government majority of 5S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 24-Forecast for Ala
 bama, Georgia and Mississippi: Local l thundershowers Wednesday and probably Thursday. Tennessee Partly cloudy Wednesday, probably local thundershowers; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED-Experienc collector if you don't need work, can't make bond and go to work at once. don't apply 2l9 Brown-MaFx bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Normal Schools

Adequate effective normal schools are the states most practical public utilities. They are a most i'm ment and progress They of its chief depart ments of service-servce through the work of the teachers they train.
 Most children fall into some place in the world by accident, whereas they should guided place they are best suited fill This of the trained teacher. He discover chd's aptitude and prevent his becoming misfit There would be fewer failures in the world if every child might directed by normal school teacher, who understands how rect his life and to lead him find remunerative work instead or spending the of childhood youth in work which does prepare him for the life which he is best suited The service being done by trained teachers along these lines making itself felt pub lie life
 The distinguishing characteristics of normal school graduate is in the adoption of his teaching so as to meet the needs of the community under stands how to give vision dignity and of usefulness to common things. He knows how to inspire child with the love of home the value of industry blessedness of work
 Communities are recognizing the advantages and the importance of having teachers who can render such strvce The demand for trained teachers constantly and rapidly growing We expect the time soon to come when no community will be satisfied with less than professionally trained teacher In truth the nor nal schools of Alabama having their capacity taxed to meet the demands of teachers who seeking pro 1essonal framing and being called upon with creasing urgency to provide communities with their graduates The state will have increase capacity of these schools it will have continue to waste money by employing teachers who are not trained to do such work as will repay the state
 This loss does not where tho teacher has had professional training and has demonstrated in school, his ability as teacher and as a community leaderhs ability for service He Is well paid and the state is amply repaid through service he renders STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Florence, Ala. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Jacksonville.
 Ala
 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Livingston. Ala. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Troy, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
CALL OF REGISTRANTS FOR EXAMINATION IS TO BE MADE SOON
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 CORRECTIONS IN NUMBERS

Since the largest district in the south has less than TOGO registrants, and all numbers above the total of any particu- lar district operate as blanks in that district the Associated Press did not send on it's southern wires any numbers above 1000.
 Several variations from the official figures already have been corrected. The complete list of changes made by the official figures ia as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-25
Local Data

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Evening star., 1917-10-29
CUBAN PRESIDENTS NEW HOME
Palace When Completed to Cost More
Than a Million Dollars,

HAVANA, Cuba, October 30. - The
Palacio Presidential, now the official resi-
dence Of President Menocal, which was
completed in 1892. is soon to be aban-
doned and a more beautiful and spacious
structure. now in course Of erection at
a more central point, is to take its place
In 1910 congress ceded to the provincial
council Of Havana tract OF land which
faces the entrance to Havana harbor and
Moro Castle. on which was to be erected
a provincial palace. The work Of erec--
ton began in 1911, but was discontinued
after more than 1871. 900 had been ex-
pended on the building. President Memo
cal has given his support to the plan of
taking over tho structure for use as the
national capitol, and. by making few
changes. modelling it into a palacio presi-
dencial.
When completed the new palace, the
final cost of which will be more than
81, 900 900, will be an architectural jewel.
It's great dome, formed of a steel frame
work, will be covered with squares Of
terra Gotta. With the conversion of this
edifce into a presidential palace the
physiognomy OF the surrounding district
will be completely changed. in order that
its beauty may not be marred by un-
slightly buildings or undesirable business
places.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
nI1IILESIoRlEs n1I
6rBEDTInE
BIZ THORNTON ". BURGESS.
Copyright, 1917, by T. ". Burgess.)
Chatterer Proves Himself {
Friend.

The little people Of the Green Mead
ows and the Green Forest. the Laugh
ing Brook and the Smiling Pool. the
Old Orchard and the Old Pasture, no
matter what their feelings toward one
another, the minute common danger IS
discovered give warning to all VINO
are near. Thus Sammy Jay has warn
ed Peter Rabbit more than once OF the
approach of Reddy Fox. causing Red
dy to grind his teeth with rage. But
Sammy has made it up to Reddy by
often warning him of the approach OF
a hunter with a terrible gun.
Chatterer the Red Squirrel was very
busy the second morning Of the 1ease
of beechnuts in the Green Forest lie
was working with might and main 70
make UP for the day before which ne
had so foolishly wasted. He meant 70
have his share of those sweet, nttle'
brown nuts, and he couldn't stop 70
quarrel, not even when he caushI a
glimpse of Sammy Jays blue coat. But
Chatterer wasn't so busy that his shari'
eyes missed anything going on ABOUT
him.
Everybody who was there the cay
before was on hand this morning, the
Grouse family. the Gobbier innils.
Lightfoot the Deer. Buster l5ear Happy
Jacl, the Gray Squirrel, iedhcad me
Woodpecker, Bobby Coon. onc Billy
Evening star., 1917-10-29
FASHIONS

1.F Tho very attractive little coat dress
itehown in the sketch could be worn
bscomingly by a woman Of large size.
thlthough It was not designed primarily
n for q stout figure The gown Is made
Inf dark brown satin, with underskfrt
.s Of beige chiffon banded in satin. and
y with vest, collar and cuffs of white
Il katin.
Il This gown. to a large extent. ex-
i. presses the Partisan style idea of the
present season. for 1t is a fact that
Paris has shown none of the hustle
:, frocks that were launched early in the
,N1eason by a number of the American
Fashion leaders and simplicity con-
tinues to be the dominant feature OF
garments of French design.
NJ The frock shown Is on Directoire
lines. and could be very attractively
made up in chiffon velvet combined
s6with satin. or of serge or velour and
satin Developed in satin and chiffon
It is, of course. decidedly dressy. and
makes an excellent afternoon gown for
wear at informal social functions.
szs The side panels or sections OF the
S-Grock are In one from hem to under
srm hut the center back is pointed
Hlightly as to bodice. with fnch-wide
= saenlrred band marking the top OF the