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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Secretaries Wilson and
 Baker Make Speeches
 at Labor Celebrations

New York, September 3-Secretary of Labor Wilson told large gathering of laboring people in Prospect Park, Brook lyn, today that the American working man, farmer or wage earner has "sacrl- feed too much in establishing and main taining democracy in this country to permit German autocracy to impose It's will on America.
 "Ninety-five per cent of the wage workers of America" Secretary Wilson said twill die in the trenches or on the field rather than permit the Kaiser to establish his rule over the United States
 Newport News, Va, September 3. Speaking at the Labor Day celebration here today. Secretary of War Baker de- clared that the war with Germany will end when we win it," paid high trib- ute to Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and the laboring men generally and urged his hearers to assist in every way possible to win the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Two Soldiers at Lexington Waylaid; Shot by Negroes

Lexington, Ky. September S-Two sol diers stationed at Camp Stanley were waylaid and shot last night and both
 negroes today. The shots took effect in
 the legs of the soldiers, but neither was
 considered seriously injured. Officials be- lieve that the attack by the negroes was the direct outcome of the trouble between several soldiers and negroes on Satur- day that almost developed into race riot. The police have the situation 1T
 hand and fear no more trouble, however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
WILSON'S ANSWER ID POPE HAS EFFECT IN
 THE GERMAN EMPIRE

London, September 3.-A Reuter- dis patch from Amsterdam says:
 According to reliable information, President wilson's reply to Pope Bene- diets peace proposal made profound impression in political circles in Ger many. Matthias Erzberger, member Of the clerical center or the Reichstag, who believes he Is backed by majority or the members of the Reichstag, Is ex- pected at the next sitting of the main committee of that body to demand leg islation for the immediate introduction of a government responsible to the Reichstag and the abandonment by the government of it's plea of inability to act regarding Alsace-Lorraine, to the extent of proposing that the decision regarding the allegiance of these territories shall be left to their inhabitants. It iS ex- pected that he will advocate general dis armament after the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
SOLDIERS WTHFIXED
 BAYONETS CHAR GE
 MOB AT SPRINGFIELD
Labor Day Celebration in Illinois City Ends in Riot ing of Car Strike
 Sympathizers

Springfield H., September 3.-Charging with fixed bayonets, Company F, Ninth Illinois infantry, tonight dispersed a mob of more than 1000 strike sympathizers which attacked the headquarters of the street railway company here today, after wrecking four cars. The rioters, most of whom had been celebrating Labor Day, broke in confusion before the bay onets and gun butts of the soldiers. One man, bayoneted in the arm, was the only person reported seriously hurt. No shots were fired.
 Disorder began when the strike sympa- thizers returned here from Labor Day exercises in Bloomington. Attacking street cars in the main business district the mob removed motormen and con- ductors and turne dthe cars losse on a hill demolshing four of them. They then proceeded to the company head quarters, where 1t was reported several officers of the company had gathered. A guard of six soldiers stationed at the building prevented the mob entering, but was powerless to control a fusillade of bricks, which splintered the plate glass windows and allowed the rioters to pill lage the electric supplies on display, &C., cording to the police. Achievements were called and dispersed the crowd.
 Riotingl has been intermittent for sev- eral weeks, since street car operatives went out on strike to enforce recogni- tion of the union. One policeman has been killed Twenty arrests have been made so far by the sheriffs forces and by the soldiers. Liquor obtained in Bloomington is charged by the authori- ties with being responsible for the out break.
 At midnight the city was quiet and soldiers were patrolling the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
After Vacation Peel
 Your Discolored Skin

Women returning from the seaside with Drowned, reddened or freckled complexions will be wise in immediate ly taking up the mercolized wax treat ment. Weather beaten skin had best come off, for no amount of "beautify- ing" will ever make such skin pretty to look at The surest, safest. easiest way to shed the despoiled cuticle is with the treatment suggested. Put the wax on before retiring, as you would ing with warm water. Minute particles of scarf skin will peel off day by day gradually showing the healthy, youth ful skin beneath
 able at any drug store, is enough to make any, discolered or spotted com plexion clear. white and satiny soft. It's action is so gentle no harm is caused and the face shows no trace of its use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Effort Will Be Made to Try Greek Delegates Who
 Supported Constantine

Athens, September 3.-In the Cham Der of Deputies yesterday group of deputies put forward resolution for the trial before special tribunal of members of the ministries of former Premiers Skouloudis. Gounaris and Lambros They are accused of having attempted to interfere with the con stitutional regime for the sake of i'm posing the personal policy of King Constantine In dissolving the chamber illegally, of violating the treaty of al- liance with Serbia and of negotiating with the Germans and the Bulgarians the surrender of territory in north eastern Greece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
TUSCALOOSA WILL
 BUILD LOW GRADE
 ROAD ID WARRIOR
Improved Wharf Facilities Will Also Be Provided in Plan to Encourage
 River Traffic

Tuscaloosa, September 3.-(Special)- n important step towards greater utiliza- ton of the Warrior river for commerce was taken by the city commissioners in letting a contract for the immediate con- the river. The contract was awarded to the Ensley Construction company and the road will be completed in 60 days.
 It provides an easy approach from the river bridge and the site of the old wharf
 to the heart of the city, with maximum grade of per cent. This road will supple ment the present short, steep and d. rect road up the river hill, relieving con- gestion on that road and affording an
 easier grade for heavy loads Improved
 wharf facilities will be provided at the downtown river landing. A bond issue of
 S50,000 was recently authorized, and part
 of this will be used for temporary fa-
 cilities at an early date Most of the
 freight on the river is now handled at
 the Riverview landing, three miles from
 the business section, where the Tus- caloosa Railway and Utilities company
 has tracks to the waters edge.
 Traffic on the Warrior has shown
 steady increase in the last few months,
 until the recent labor troubles in the m1n1QS Q1SLr1CL reduced tue COdl t0IldS 2.
 With the resumption of normal activities
 at the mines, it is expected that the
 tonnage through the locks to Mobile and New Orleans. will break all previous rec ords
 The Baker Towboat company of this city has purchased another steamboat to meet the increased demand of traffic on the river around Tuscaloosa. The new towboat has been in use on the Tennes-
 see river and Is 80 feet long with 3o foot beam. It will be used principally ill towing barges of lumber
 Col Leroy Brown, United States army, retired, who will be in charge of military training at the University of Alabama this term, arrived today, and entered in- to busy preparations for his duties. Col onel Brown was in charge ofSthe train | ing corps at the University of Arkansas last year. It is expected that practically the entire student body will take the mill ! itary training.
 l That fall planting should not be han dicapped for lack of seed, committee of the Board of Trade has completed an l inves tigation of the available supply. It has disclosed local supply of approxi mately 4O00 bushels of oats, 1000 bushels of wheat and 300 bushels of rye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Cattle Perish for Want
 of Cars to Ship Them

Austin, Tex, September s.-Over 100 carloads of cattle in the drouth-strick- en section of west Texas are now awaiting shipment, and there are no cars to ship them to water and grass according to telegrams received by the railroad commission today from H. c. Beal of Colorado City and oth CTS of that portion of the state.
 The situation was said to be de cidedly acute and cattle are dying foI want of water and grass. Heavy movements of war supplies and material is the cause assigned fol the shortage of cars.
 The railroad commission late today appealed to the National Car service association for assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Frenchn1en Stand Like Stone Wall in Face Of Desperate Onslaughts
Men Who Showed Such Dash and Spirit in Cap- ture of Hurtebise Prove Themselves Equally Masters in Defense of Strong Position So
 Much Desired by the Germans
By Associated Press

On the French Front in France, Sun day, September -(Delayed.)-All day to- day the Germans tried vainly to dis lodge the French from the position at Hurtebise, captured on Friday night, but their incessant efforts resulted only in increasing their already heavy cas- ualty lists. The French, who displayed such dash in their successful attack on this strong point, proved themselves equally the masters in its defense. They submitted to the most vigorous lombard ment while consolidating their gains and remain unshaken in morale by the thou sands of shells which are continuing to- night to fall on the conquered terrain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

During the operation 200 Germans were captured, including seven officers. Eight machine guns also were taken. The prisoners declare the French artillery preparation reduced the effectives of the German companies holding the front lines to 40 men each.
 The French now occupy the northern edge of the Hurtebise plateau and hold all the observation points.
 The French infantry engaged in the victorious attack advanced with ire sistible dash. The air1nen particularly distinguished themselves in this opera tion, descending low enough to fight German infantry with machine guns and also wiping out all the gunners of one of the German. batteries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Western Association
 Completes 1917 Season

Muskogee, Okla, September s.-The fourth season of the Western Baseball association ended with the McAlester. Okla club winner of the pennant. E. F. Calbert, outfelder and manager of the Muskogee club, came within two of equalling the home run record established by Perry Werden of the Minneapolis club in 1895 when his two circuit drives in the morning game today gave him to- tai of 4S for the season. Werden was credited with 45 during the 1895 season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

ance make it especially attractive and
 many of the very latest song numbers
 are introduced. There are 10 people in
 the cast and every one a performer of
 merit.
 The picture for today and tomorrow is
 "The On-the Square Girl" with Mollie King in the leading part. The theme Is of the interesting kind and holds the close attention of the audience from start to finish. The Majestic Is rapidly coming to the front as a family theatre and that the policy of the present man. agement has made good, is evidenced by the crowds that attend every perform ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
The Lightweight Title
 Holder Is Easy Winner

Toronto, September 3.-Benny Leonard worlds lightweight champion, stopped Young Rector of Jersey City in the fifth round of a six-round match here today Leonard overwhelmed his oppo- nent with his speed and skill, raining punches on him from all angles. In the fifth round after Rector had been forced to hls knees for a second time, has seconds threw in the sponge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Panic at Riga

Petrograd, September 3.-The war office informs the Associated Press that the evacuation of the Riga forti : fled district referred to in today's of ficial communication includes the city of Riga itself.
 A dispatch from the Novoe Vreyrnia's IS correspondent in Riga, sent before the evacuation, said the Germans had be- gun to Lombard the city, their heavy artillery causing losses. The |corre- spondent of the same newspaper at Russian headquarters reported panic in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Colonel Reichmann to Be
 Given Another Hearing
 Before Subcommittee

Washington, September 3-The Sen ate sub military committee today dc. cided to permit Col. Carl Reichmann, whose nomination as brigadier gen eral was held up for investigation of alleged pro- German statements to ap- pear tomorrow to present additional testimony. The subcommittee expects to conclude the investigation and re- port within a few days. Colonel Reichmann testified last week, mak- ing general denial of the charges,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Government Will Protect
 Philippine Food Supply

Manila, September 3-The govern ment is sending Samuel D. Ferguson, president of the Insular Bank of America, to protect Philippine prod ucts from possible food control price fixing and to explain Philippine cost conditions and silver values. The peso now is worth more than the coins par value and the authorities are enforc- ing law prohibiting the export of the peso. A national bank issue of peso certificates has been authorized to retire silver coins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
-To Improve Decatur Station

Decatur. September S.-(Special) Mayor James A. Nelson was notified this afternoon by the officials of the Southern railway that work would commence within few days on the enlargement and improvement of the union passenger station here. About $15,000 will be spent at present and a like amount will be spent later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
GENERAL TREAT IS WARMLY WELCOMED
 IN STATE CAPITAL
Commander of Camp Sheri- dan Arrives From Hawaii. Additional Ohio Troops
 on Way South

Montgomery, September S.-tSpecial) Mai Gen. G. c. Treat, transferred from the department of Hawaii to Camp Sher- idan, arrived tonight and immediately assumed command of the Ohio division, succeeding Brig. Gen. w. R. Smith, who will command the artillery brigade when it arrives from the armories of Ohio.
 MET BY DELEGATION
 General Treat came from San Tran cisco and was met by delegation of prominent business men and women, who entertained him, his wife and daughter at dinner General Treat es- tablissed himself at a Montgomery hotel, where he will remain until per sonal arrangements have been made and his headquarters have been estab- ished at Pickett Springs
 READY FOR MORE TROOPS
 Information went to the central de- partment of Chicago tonight that Camp Sheridan is ready for other Ohio troops and news reached here that two compa- nies of military police and the head quarters company for the division may be expected here within AS hours.
 Two hundred captains and leutenants have been ordered here from the train- ing school at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, and will be assigned to the units of the Ohio organization which are not filled. Most of the new officers will take the rank of lieutenant.
 TRAFFIC RULES
 Orders were issued by Major Hazlett, provost marshal, today for all automo- piles entering Camp Sheridan and gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

letter he wrtes T have no desire for tobacco any more. l feel like new man"
 Any one desiring copy Of this book on tobacco habit smoking and chewing get it free. postpaid by writing to Edward J. Woods, 925 T. Station F. New York City. You will bc surprised and pleased Look for auieter stronger heart better disss tion. improved eyeeight. increased usor longer life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
At the Majestic

High-class musical comedy and attrac- tive pictures delighted crowded houses at every performance at the Majestic yesterday and every feature of the per formance was given fine reception. The vaudeville number of Don Nichols .Nieces and Nephews of Uncle Sam Is by far the best tabloid musical comedy that has been seen this season. The principals are all capable performers and the girlies that compose the chorus exceptionally shapely and attractive.
 The patriotic features of the perform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
International Military Conference Will Be
 Held in Paris Soon

Westinghouse September 3.-An interna- tional military conference soon will be held in Paris, according to a cablegram received today at the Italian embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
LABOR MEN FINED

Charged with enticing labor from Camp Sheridan without paying $500 license, George F Levy of Atlanta and w. T. Walling of Coffee county were fined $100 and costs each in recorders court to- day Neither paid the fine nor made an appeal bond and went to jail. Levy claimed he was seeking men for work at Camp Gordon, Atlanta Walling claimed to be an innocent participant. They were arrested at the union station with about 70 men. Walling recently was discharged from his work at Camp Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. September 3-Weather forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Tuesday with showers in interior; Wednesday fair.
 Georgia: Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Mississippi Local thundershowers Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
BANS ICE CREAM AND MILK

Orders were published today prohibit ing the sale of ice cream and sweet milk at canteens and other stands within the reservation. Physicians gave no reason but it was understood they are not sat isfied with the quality of milk on sale and being used in ice cream.
 Capt. A. c. Carleton, disbursing off cer at Camp Sheridan, has been ordered to similar duty at Camp Mcclellan, An niston, and will be relieved by Capt Alexander Stuart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

ernment property to observe the state automobile law, which prevents any car from running more than 20 miles an hour Any civilian violating 1t will be arrested by military police and charged 1,ritl st ta nffnnsa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
HOW HE QUIT TOBACCO

This veteran. s. B. Lamphere. was addicted to the excessive use of tobaccd for many years. He wanted to quit but needed some thing to help him.
 He learned of a free book that tells about to- bacco habit and how to conquer it quickly, easily and uafa1v In raoant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Gadsden General Hospital
 to Be Opened Wednesday

 Gadsden. September 3.-(Special )-Ar-
 engagements are complete for the formal opening of the Gadsden General hospital
 Wednesday, The hospital was purchased
 by Daughters of Divine Providence of
 Pittsburg, Pa. The exercises will be on
 the grounds and in the building, which
 will be open to public inspection during
 the day. Addresses will be given by
 prominent citizens, while ladies of the Civic league will assist in the reception County Farm Agent E. s. Pace has re- signed to become district farm agent with headquarters at Auburn. He will
 have charge of 16 counties. His successor
 Is l.. M. McRae who has been laboratory
 assistant at Auburn
 As a result of the campaign conducted by the city to collect delinquent taxes prior to September 1, City Clerk R. M. Wilbanks announced that s5000 had been collected, of which $14O0 was received Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

India Mae Browning-The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. George F. Browning. 2304 Eighth avenue. north, died at the residence at 9:45 o'clock yesterday morning. The body will be sent by s. W. Woodin Un- dertaking company to Genrey's Gap at 530 o'clock this morning, where funeral services and interment will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Local Data

For the A hours ending at p. m, September 8, 1917:
 Highest temperature ........... ST Lowest temperature .. 72 Mean temperature ............... 80 Normal temperature ............. v Deficiency in temperature since
 Jan. 135 Rainfall .27 Total rainfall since Jan. l .... .52.lo Excess in rainfall since Jan. ... 16.10 Relative humidity. a. m. ...... 95 2 D. m. 5f
 ID. m. 91
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

Cheatham. Mrs. M. E.-Age 46, died at the residence, 1923 Fifth avenue north, at 1230 o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at vicksburg, Miss, where the body was sent by S. w. Woodin Undertaking company. The deceased Is survived by her husband and three sisters, Mrs. J. D. Gwinn of Birmingham. Mrs. s. c. Buckanhan of Vicksburg, Miss, and Miss M. D. NeeiY of YicksburE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
DEATHS

Herndon. William Perry-The infant son of MT. and Mrs. A. A. Herndon, PIP Fifty-fourth street, died at the residence Sunday Funeral services were held from the residence at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Inter ment followed at Forest Hill ceme- tery with S. W. Woodin Undertak : ing company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
READY FOR MORE TROOPS
TRAFFIC RULES

Orders were issued by Major Hazlett provost marshal, today for all automo- piles entering Camp Sheridan and gov
Arizona republican., 1917-05-25
RAILROADS URGE COMMISSION TO
 GRANT PETITION FOR FIFTEEN
 PER CENT INCREASE IN RATES
[RepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON May 24.-Railroad executives from widely separated sec tions of the country appeared today at the interstate commerce commission hearings on the carriers petition for a fifteen per cent advance in freight rates and submitted to vigorous cross exam ination at the hands of counsel for the shippers.
 The shippers representatives probed into the finances of the railroads, trying to get the executives to say that the emergency the railroad claim exists does not affect every line.
 T. C. Powell, vice president of the Queen and Crescent, in response to questioning. said that last week his company declared a regular dividend of three per cent on the common stock and an extra dividend of S14 per cent.
 You claim an emergency exists" said the questioner. If that is so why have you seen fit to further deplete the funds of your road by declaring an ex- tra dividend. and is the burden which has caused you to come before this commission not sufficient to have caused you to abandon that extra divi- dend?"
 Mir. Powell said the dividend was re- garded by the directors as a duty to the stockholders.
 Henry Walters, chairman of the board of the Atlantic Coast line. was asked at his opening examination how much stock of the Louisville and Nashville his line controlled. He re- piled that it was more than fifty per cent. It was a fact, he said, that the increase in net revenue of the Atlantic Coast line was greater during the first three months of this year than in the corresponding perioH of 1916. but ad- ditional expenses which the road must stand did not show n the reports Mir. Walters added that while there was no doubt That the net revenues of 1 the line would be larger this year than 1 last, they would not be sufficient to meet the increased costs.
 "Is that a prediction based upon probabilities" he Was asked. No was the reply. Tt is based principally upon contracts" | The witness said the accumulated surplus of the Atlantic Coast line was about $35.000,000, of which $20.00O O0O was in cash, and of that sum 14.000 00C had been appropriated He agreed with the examiner that the partial pur- 1 pose of a surplus was to tide railroads over lean years and meet emergencies Tn view Of the fact that you con 1 trol, through stock ownership. at least flfty-one per cent of the stock of the Louisville and Nashville, would it not be practicable. in order to meet the existing situation, and in view of the fact that the Louisville and Nashville earned 19 per cent last year, to have that line pay you more dividends?" Mir | Walters was asked
 We have never undertaken to con- trol the Louisville and Nashville" he replied.
 MT. Walters said he considered the Atlantic Coast line was better situated than some of its neighbors.
 Howard Elliott of the New Haven ana
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