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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Gid Bankhead Must Stay in Jail Five Days
 For Contempt of Court

Montgomery April 26.-(Specialo Gid Bankhead of Lamar county, rela- tive of United States Senator John II Bankhead, must go to jail for five days and pay a fine of $50 for con tempt of the Lamar circuit court as a result of a decision of the supreme court Thursday refusing to interfere with the sentence and fine imposed by Judge A. S. VandeGraaff.
 Bankhead was accused of prevent ing Henry Armstrong, a witness, from appearing in court to testify against Will Bankhead. his brother, it being charged that he intimidated Armstrong and forced him to decline to appear. When the fine and sentence were in- posed Bankhead applied to the su- preme court for relief and obtained q postponement. but the court Thursday announced that there was no cause for interference and set Monday, June II. as the day for Bankhead to begin the prison sentence.
 Bankhead was represented in the hearing by John H. Bankhead, Jr., and William B. Bankhead of Jasper, sons of United States Senator Bankhead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
J.F. SHERMAN OF ANN|STON ID HEAD
 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Montgomery Is Selected as Next Place of Meeting at Annual Convention in
 Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, April 6.-(Special. )-Nearly 400 tired but enthusiastic knights and ladies returned to Tuscaloosa tonight at 7.3O o'clock after a strenuous day on board the steamer Baldwin in trip to Lock r and Bankhead lake, where the final session of the f1fty-seventh annual grand conclave of the grand com mandery of Knights Templar was held
 Soon after the boat left the landing at Riverview this morning the grand commandery was called together on board barge that was being lowed and the final session was held.
 Montgomery was selected as the next place of meeting without a contest, An niston having been spoken of for the next meeting but after the invitation of Mont gomery was made did not enter con- test.
 The following officers were elected: Grand commander, J. F. Spearman, An niston; deputy grand commander, D. C. Carmichael, Dothan; grand generalis- simo, J. V. Falck Mobile: grand cap tain general. William A. Trimby, Sel- ma; grand senior warden. Lawrence H. Lee, Montgomery; grand junior warden, J. P. Melvin, Tuscaloosa; grand prelate, J. W. Johnson, Birming- ham grand treasurer, F. M. Stillwen, Selma; grand recorder, George A. Beauchampe. Montgomery: grand stan dard bearer. Woolsey Finnell, Tus- caloosa; grand sword bearer; Lawrence Gellerstedt, Troy; grand warden, IL. H. Walcott, Albany; grand captain or the guard, W. H. Cooper Montgomery
 It was the unanimous opinion of all of the visitors that a more enjoyable. grand commandery has never been held in the state of Alabama and all will look forward to the time that Tuscaloosa can be their host again.
 After the business session of the grand commandery an orchestra fur nished dance music and made the trip. which is considered one of the finest in the south for the scenic beauty that lines the riversides. even more enjoy able
 A large number of visitors left by Birmingham tonight for their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
WAR COUNCIL NOW
 DOWN TO BASIS
 OF REAL BUSINESS
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 rangement which has already produced a s2O0, ,0O0 600 loan to England it became known that MT. Balfour and Secretary McAdoo had agreed on the general prin- cioles affecting such momentous subjects as shipping, banking, trade and ex- change.
 British military and naval officials also have been in conference with their Amer ican colleagues, but as yet no announce ments have been made.
 The effect of the conferences on the naval policy of the government probably will be apparent only in the construction policy. The British officials are known to have submitted detailed information of the submarine situation andT it is under stood that their statements have strengthened the view that construction work should be concentrated upon vessels especially suited for combating the un- der-sea menace.
 Mr. Balfour passed a very busy day at his office. He lunched at the British embassy, dined at home, took ride in the afternoon, and paid his official call upon the French visitors
 Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo, the Chinese minister, called on MT. Balfour this aft ernoon on what is generally considered to have been an important mission China is now on the brink of actual war against Germany. Negotiations have been under way for a long time to fix China's posi- ton among the entente nations, and it is thought that Dr. Roo took advantage of MT. Balfour's presence here to discuss the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
England Will Investigate Aerial Transportation for
 Peace Time Conditions

London. April 2s.-The announce ment was made in the House of Com mons today by Mai John l.. Baird, representative in the house of the aerial advisory board that the gov ernment had decided to appoint a com- mittee under the chairmanship of Lord Northcliffe to investigate civil aerial transport after the war. This, he said, would permit of the employment of the largest number of skilled pilots and the airplanes in the hands of the army and navy. as well as of the still vaster number of machines. the construction of which is under way or planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
COMMITTEE ON FOOD PREPAREDNESS WILL
 MEET THIS MORNING
Report on Finances to Be Made and Plans Arranged for North
 Alabama Tour

The food preparedness executive com mittee will meet at the Chamber of Com merce this morning at Il o'clock and hear the report of the finance committee, as well as to handle several other important matters, among which is the perfecting of plans for the automobile tour of north and central Alabama. It is expected that the speakers will cover 45 towns and cities.
 Secretary Hay will have several mat ters to call to the attention of the com mittee as will Chairman John Fl. Frye, and the meeting is expected to be full of interest. Chairman Frye urges all members to attend and to be there on time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Cow, OK, Hog and Dog
 Suits Decided in Court

Montgomery, April 26.-(Special.> One COW. one OK, one hog and one dog were involved in four cases decided by the supreme court Thursday which cost the litigants more than the value of the four animals.
 H. B. Prayter and others of Jeffer- son county sued the Alabama Great Southern for the death of COW, but lost. R. F. Boswell of Bullock coun- ty sued the Central of Georgia rail- road for the death of his dog and won Monroe Lisenby sued j. ". Capps of Henry county for an OK but lost Amanda Hesk and tenere of Hnust on county sought to retoVer a8E rom J. F. Ellis. but the torgi Asid ih,i the hog could not bet tfarsferrea from Ellis.
 Expenses of the f0ur sfiale E the lower courts. prepi ration cf ran scripts and submis on of ths caseA in the court of apl sat4 N1,l bo moro than $200. The case e fan erred to the supreme cou ev afeeNent at the close of the las srn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
BROWN ARRESTED BY
 LOCAL OFFICERS

Bradley G. Brown was arrested yester- day afternoon about o'clock at the re- quest of the Chicago police department by Officers Fuller and Macke of the local detective force as he stepped from a Frisco train at the Terminal station. He is charged with the enbezzlement of $7S8 from the Packard Motor company in Chi cago about March 2, 1917.
 It is alleged that the offense for which MT. Brown was arrested was committed by him while an employe of the Packard company in Chicago. He is being held pending the arrival of officers from Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Would Stop German Aid

Boston, April 6.-Resolutions ask ing the government to take control of cotton exports "in order that an end shall be at once put to the secret aid now extended to Germany by traders of neutral countries.' were adopted to- day by the National Association of Cot ton Manufacturers. The association pledged it's cooperation in prevent ing one of the basic elements in ,he manufacture of munitions from falling into the hands of the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
AMERICAN LOANS
 TO ALLIES TO REACH
 MILLIONS MONTHLY
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 their entirety the s3,O0O,0 900 available for lending the allies would be exhausted in from six to seven and half months It is likely, however, that the preliminary estimates can be pared down to point where the huge loan could be made to cover requirements, possibly for one year. Secretary McAdoo and his assistants devoted today almost wholly to study of entente financial needs. The callers at the treasury included Lord Cunliffe, gov ernor of the Bank of England, with Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassa- dor. and other embassy officials; a selec- ton from the French commission and the Italian ambassador, Count Di Cellere.
 Indications were not lacking that MT. McAdoo would consider favorably the suggestion that he offer within 10 days another s250,0O0, GOO block of treasury cer- tificates to the banks of the country through the federal reserve banks
 Should the government decide to finance the allies to the extent of $5Oo,0oo'ooo a month, approximately s1,0oo 0o,0O0 would be needed to meet requirements prior to June 30, when the first proceeds of the bond issue probably will be available. M'ADOO HAS PLAN Secretary McAdoo is favorably inclined to the liberal use of the certificates of in- debtedness as a means for easing the strain upon the country's finances in com nection with the bond issue.
 Withdrawing money from the markets at the rate of $25o,00o,Ooo every two or three weeks by the issue of blocks of certificates, officials believe, would be preferable to a sudden call for proceeds of a $2, 900, 100000 bond issue. Thus, should s1, ,000, ,O00,0 900 in certificates be, issued prior to June 30, half of a s2,00O, ,000,0oo bond issue would virtually have been with drawn from the money markets prior to it's issue, as the certificates carry the conversion privilege and doubtless would be exchanged for bonds.
 In this manner it is thought, the banks of the country will be in a strong position to meet the strain of war financing ana minimum disturbance of financial condi- tions would result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
NEVADA HAS MORE TRAVELLED QUOTA
 OF MEN WANTED
If All States Answered in Same Ratio the American
 Army Would Be at War Strength

Washington, April 2e.-Nevada has more than filled her quota of recruits for the regular army. Todays official statement shows that with a quota of 162, the west ern state furnished 20 men yesterday, bringing the total up to 173, and making it the first state to reach, or pass it's quota mark.
 Following is the recruiting record of southern states:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Gary Names Committee
 to AppOrtiOn War Orders

New York. April 26.-Appointment of committee to apportion among steel manufacturers the governments war orders. according to the capacity of their various plants. was authorized at meeting of leading steel men at the office of Chairman Ebert H. Gary of the United States Steel corporation here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Smiling Balfour Brings Grim Message Of War Across Seas to America
Fly HUGH w. ROBERTS

ticeship as cowboy in the west, and in that role aided in capturing a band of cattle rustlers.
 But underneath it all, his business in America is grim business. His assign ment is to upbolster the armies of Eng land and France with American mo,--y at once andsAmerican bone ;ld sinew as soon as such can be transported abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington April 26.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Overcast Friday; Saturday probably showers and some what lower temperature.
 Georgia: Overcast Friday; Saturday probably showers and cooler.
 Tennessee: Probably showers and cooler Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Wilmington. Del. Selected

Little Rock. April 26.-Wilmingtcn Del, was chosen as the meeting place for the 1919 session of the supreme lodge, Ancient Order of United Work men, at the session of the lodge here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
TERRIBLE TOLL OF LNESBE|NG TAKEN
 IN ARRAS BATTLE
Correspondent at British Front Says Losses on Both Sides Very
 Heavy

London, April 26.-The fierce struggle on the Arras front, with the terrible toll of lives on both sides, shows no signs of abating, according to the reports from British correspon- dents at the front dispatched Wednesday night.
 The Germans evidently have not abandoned hope of retaking the lost ground and to that end are bringing up fresh battalions to throw into the battle. Some of the best troops from other parts of the German lines in the west are being unloaded from crowded troop trains in the area be- tween Douai and Cambrai.
 Among these are the Wuerttemburgers and the Fourth division of the Prussian guards.
 GERMANS ARE DETERMINED
 The enemy, say the correspondents. shows a determination to keep the Brit ish back from a nearer approach to the I1indenburg line, whatever the cost, and the accumulation of new troops indicates the growth of the battle to even greater dimensions. As an evidence of the deter mination shown by the German command to recover lost positions is the fact that no fewer than eight counter attacks have already been made against Csavrele. all of which have been broken or dispersed without reaching the British lines.
 The correspondents give no estimate of the British losses, but relate isloated in- cidents, showing in the words of one writer that the British are enduring dreadful things in the fierce fighting and under the intense fire.
 TEUTONS LOSE MANY
 Nevertheless. the correspondents say, there is no question that the German losses are immensely greater than the British, which "are, indeed, small com pared with those of the enemy One req son for this is said to be that the British advance columns are always thin com pared with the masses of the German counter attacking forces.
 It is recalled that the German general, Won Arnim, said that German counters "cost much blood" and this, 1t is added, was never more completely verified than in the attempts to capture Gavrelle In some of these counter attacks as many 5000 or 5000 men were employed with the result that the slaughter was so ter rible that it amounted almost to a mas sacre. One correspondent writes:
 The phrase the dead lie in heaps be- fore our position has doubtless been used more often than it was justified, but in this case it is true in a literal and nat ural sense. Bodies lie upon bodies where cur fire caught the successive waves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
New Orleans, Americas
 French City, Invites J0ffre

New Orleans, April 26.-President Ernest Lee Jahncke of the New Or leans Association of Commerce today telegra phed an invitation to Marshal Joffre of the French commission, now in Washington. to visit New Orleans as the guest of the city. The telegram mentioned the many citizens of French ancestry here who are eager to see the famous French general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
ARE IN FOREFRONT OF
 DEBATE IN HOUSE
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N(OnNfnueu IfOm FASC OnCJ wis and statement printed in The Age-Herald of recent date as coming from Hilary A. Herbert
 FIERY ADDRESS
 Mir Burnett in his fiery address de- clared that under the selective draft system as advocated by the President the south and the west would fight the war against Germany. It was his for home duty the manufacturing in- terests of New England would be ex- empted and the burden would fall on those engaged in agriculture in the south and west
 ATTACKS HEFLIN
 "The gentleman from Alabama MT, Heflin." said MT. Burnett, quoted scripture in his address this after noon. The devil. as we remember, quoted scripture. He promised the Lord the cattle upon a thousand hills, when the Lord knew that the devil did not possess a single steer"
 Representative Heflin in the begin-
 
 had been converted first from a volun- teer to volunteer conscription to a straight out conscription idea One of the new arguments which he advanced in favor Of conscription was to the effect that if time was wasted in an effort to secure volunteers the Ger man propagandists would take ad- Vaotape of q fipa opoor+up;+x, +o pa;,t pictures of the horrors of war in the trenches. He advocated the immediate shooting of all German spies and pre- cipitated applause by declaring that every city in the country save Wash ington was aflame with patriotism.
 BIBLE IS QUOTED
 MT. Heflin quoted the Bible to prove his points, but in so doing gave his opponents an opportunity of which they took instant advantage. The Ala bamian quoted Moses as having said. Shall you remain at home while your brothers go to war;" One of the volunteer contingent interrupted to state that, according to the Bible, Moses was drafted for service ana stood back with the assertion that Aaron should report for duty
 Representative Adamson of Georgia interposed the remark:
 Why, even Jesus drafted his apostles. But one of the F denied Him before the cock crew and another be- trayed Him for 30 pieces of silver" Later Representative Stephens of Mississippi declared that the devil for his own purpose quoted scripture and that when Satan so expressed himself to Christ the Master commanded Sa, tan to "get thee behind me"
 And. the Mississippian added "Sa- tan got"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
SELECTIVE DRAFT BILL AS DRAWN WILL PASS HOUSE AND SENATE
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Pass this bill and we will forthwith enteraupon plan that will not be ex- perimental; it's success is assured from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Waterproofing slixturc rataI

Fort Myers, Fla, .hrFI Mt Tuck CT of Hackenbach, \ and Mss Tuck CT, died at hospi hWe tod from burns received at ter @irief me at Captiva, 8 miles 43e ci,a Mrs Tucker was handl gate roofing mixture. composed Sasoline af paraf- fine, when there wa Spiesien throw ing the liquid over seNsb stf icl1er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Local Data
24 Ihours ending at ' p. m.,
For the q

For the 24 /hours ending at ' D. m, April 26, 1917:
 Highest temperature ....,........a..... SU Lowest temperature ................... 5g Mean temperature .....-...............,. 70 Normal temperature ........i....,.,...- 66 Excess in temperature since January
 i 2S. .SS Excess in rainfall since January 1 :. 9.y2 Relative humidity a. m. ............. 63
 ? p. m. ........................... 26
 D. m. ........................... 40
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27

Just a touch of Ice-mint and "Oh!' what relief Corns and callouses van dance all night or walk all day and your corns won't hurt a bit. No matter what you have tried or how many times you have been disap
 pointed, here Is real help for you at last From the very second that 1ce-mint touches that sore, tender corn your poor tired, aching feet will feel so cool, easy and comforta ble that you will just sigh with relief
 Think of it; just a little touch of that delightful, cooling Ice mint and real foot joy is yours. No matter how old or tough your pet corn is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
BALFOUR IS DESCRIBED

Balfour is an interesting character. He is as plain as a shoe. The curious citizens who gathered at the union station to welcome the Briton were disappointed In his appearance They epected the typical Englishman, low of stature. silk-hatted and monocled
 Instead, the Briton who appeared was exceedingly tall, plainly dressed, in turned-down collar partially covering simple black string tie, and with an ex- pression not only bland, but in it's lack of arrogance, whimsical and almost child like
 Balfour is not only a diplomat. He is a traveller, an adventurer, and an author of note. He is long distance walker and golf fiend. As to whether or not he indulges in whisky and soda cannot ba eta ad as fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
STUDIES PARK BIRDS

The morning following his arrival in Washington, Balfour evaded the secret service men appointed to protect him, and walked alone through the winding drive way of Rock Creek park Therein he made careful study of the L.rds and the foliage.
 In the afternoon he quaintly issued formal challenge to the President to test golf sticks and the intimation comes that the President will accept. In addl- ton. it has become Known that when 25 years of age. Balfour served an appren-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
VIEWS OF SHERMAN


 Senator sherman of Illinois resumed his address, begun yesterday oppos- ing the administration bill.
 q shall not permit these gentle men of military experience,'' he said. "to tell me how to raise an army. I do not regard their experience or in- formation any more highly than they would regard mine on how to conduct military operations after an army is raised"
 Declaring that officers are being se- lected and not drafted. Senator Sher- man said Major General Wood 'has been sent to South Carolina to vege- tate" and that Dr. Grayson was pro- noted to be rear admiral 'by judi cious selection
 'Is this the perfected fruit of con. scription?'' asked the Illinois senator. 'If this is the evidence-and it is the first-of the administration plans, then the term political generals is ac- curately applied"
 MEYERS SPEAKS
 Urging conscription as the sure means of raising large army, Sen ator Myers predicted that it might be necessary for the United States to re- cruit 5.000.0O0 men before victory is won.
 "A war on paper and of dollars only would be disgrace and make Amer ica by-word and reproach through history" he said. "I believe the Ger man Kaiser would rather blow up the world into smithereens than see de- feat. l do not draw line between the German government and the Ger man people. We are at war with the German people who largely share the Kaiser's determination to win the wal at all costs"
 Representative Madden of Illinois an- nounced that he and Senator New of Indiana will offer amendments to the bill to provide. notwithstanding the exemptions it enumerates. leach state shall be required to supply it's quota in the proportion that it's population bears to the total population of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-27
Blacklist Withdrawn

London, April 26.-The British black list of shipping has been withdrawn so far as it concerns the United States