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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
BOND CAMPAIGN IN COUNTRY WILL
 BE CONTINUOUS
Government Desires to Place Other War Loans Through Banks Without Intensive
 Drives if Possible

Washington, November 9.-Plans for continuing the liberty loan financing be- tween periods of intensive campaigns through disposal of bonds by banks and other large purchasers to individuals who have not already subscribed to the extent of their ability, were formulated today by governors of the F district reserve banks in conference with Secre- tary McAdoo and the federal reserve board.
 As one detail of comprehensive scheme for preparing the nation to ab- sorb war loans, the reserve banks will urge that member banks dispose of lib- erty bonds now held by them, trying particularly to place them with farmers. To assist in this movement, the gov- ernors suggested that the government maintain an active publicity system to emphasize the need of bond buying by persons of small means.
 The governors were virtually unani- nous in declaring that the $4,617, GOO 09o subscriptions to the second loan were made without straining the financial re- sources of the country. They expressed the belief that another loan of big pro- portions could be absorbed easily when- ever Secretary McAdoo might decide to issue it. probably sometime after the first of the new year. The large num- Der of subscribers for bonds of small nominations ns%indicates that the great reservoir of small savings has been opened freely to the war loan and augurs well for the future, the governors re- ported.
 A strong influence contributing to the present decline in the stock market, &C., cording to the governors, is the recent sale of private securities by persons who felt is a patriotic duty to raise money for liberty bonds. Efforts should be made in the next loan campaign, it was suggested to prevent over-ent thusiasm which might cause abnormal disturb ances to commercial financiering neces- sary to preserve the nations economic health in war time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Country's Wheat Supply is Greatly Conserved
 by Government Rules

Minneapolis, November .9.--Cooper- ation of millers, farmers, grain deai- CTS and consumers has made it pos- sible for the food administration grain corporation to effect Q big saving of the country's wheat supply, Julius Barnes, president of the corporation, declared here today.
 Mir. Barnes said that the decrease in flour consumption amounts to 20 per cent, while flour mills have increased their production 15 per cent above last year. This is in line, he added, with the corporations policy of encourag- ing flour milling and exportation ef flour rather than wheat. Flour exports will total approximately 35.00o, 900 barrels, compared with a normal ex- port of 15.0oo,Oo0 barrels, he said
 Despite many perplexing problems, including some dissatisfaction among farmers with the wheat price fixed by the government, I feel justified in saying that the food corporation has brought the country out of situa- tion approaching a flour famine" MT. Barnes said. Besides, in 60 days we have succeeded in discharging this country's obligations to the allies as far as humanly possible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Local Data
CARROLLTON

Carrollton, November .-(Speciai.) The civil docket of the fall term of circuit court adjourned yesterday, after busy session of three days, Judge Henry 5. Foster of Tuscaloosa presiding.
 The criminal docket will be held dur ing the week beginning November g, and the case of Ernest Spruill, a, negro, charged with the murder of George Lawrence, a prominent planter of this county, will be called on Wednesday, No- vember 21. This case will attract a large crowd on that day owing to the prom thence of the Lawrence family. This murder was one of the most dastardly deeds ever committed in this county, hav- ing occurred at the home of MT. Law renee in the presence of his wife. After the deed was committed the negro made his escape, but was captured in Cincin- natl, O., few weeks ago, and returned to the Tuscaloosa county jail, where he was placed for safekeeping.
 Last spring a large acreage was plant ed in peanuts in this county and the ciop HdS iieue di uiSAPoSteu stoiu. A io farmers are realizing a fancy price for this product and experience no difficulty In disposing of their crop. While 9 small acreage was planted in cotton, this crop has also turned out well, about a two- thirds crop being made. More corn and other feedstuffs have been harvested than ever before and conditions in Pickens county are more favorable than many previous years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
STORY OF HOUSTON RIOT IS COMPLETED
 IN COURT-MARTIAL
More Difficult Task of Identifying Negro Sol diers Who Took Part
 Will Begin

San Antonio. Tex, November 9-Stories of scenes attending the negro riots in Houston the night of August 23 last, practically have been concluded at the courtmartial of 63 negro defendants at Fort Sam Houston, and the trial today turned to the more difficult task of iden- tifying negroes among the prisoners as participants.
 Such Identification as made were of ne- groes arrested after the rioting. new procedure was introduced to prevent de- lay by granting witnesses the privilege of Identifying negroes by elimination.
 Under this plan, Lieut.. Wayne 5. Pitt Company M. Twenty-fourth infantry who was arrested the day following the riots, although three negroes of Sulli- vans general appearance were selected for his inspection.
 Other witnesses who used the elinina- tion process were more positive. Dr. J. T. Slataper identified Private Walter T. Johnson, Company M, as a negro he saw carrying a gun, arrested on Baldwin street the day after the riot. The voice test was necessary, however, to make pr. Siataper sure. After hearing John son speak, he said: That's the voice. Policeman A. Gales identified Private Risley W. Young, Company I, another ne- gro arrested after the riot.
 Mutiiation by bayonetting of some Of the riot victims was described by H. A. Spradley, Houston detective, and Leo H. Weadock, a Houston undertaken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
East St. Louis Minister
 Undeterred by Warning
 Testifies as to Conditions

East St. Louis, November 9-A warn : ing not to appear before the con- gressional committee, which is here in- vestigatine the conditions existing be fore and since the race riots of last summer, did not deter Rev. G. ". Al lison from testifying today. He is pas- tor of, the First Baptist church and told the congressional committea he had been threatened with death durin 2 personal investigation he had made of vice conditions.
 pr. Allison said he had learned dep- uty sheriffs had acted as "bouncers'' for gambling houses; that he had re : lated specific instances of vice to Mayor Mollman without effect; that T member of the levee board and a member of the board of improvements were agents for a questionable hotel. and that the chief offenders Tn sne renting of property for Illegal and i'm = moral purposes were the real estate men, one of whom had been deacon in his own church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
17,OOO MEN FROM CAMP M GILLIAN
 G0 ON HIKE"

Anniston. November 1O.--(Special.) About one-half of the men of the Blue and Gray division were on a hike this. morning and not since the stormy days of the civil war, when the blue and gray uniformed fathers of the men now at Camp Mcclellan made forced marches through the country have the people of Alabama witnessed such as war1ike and inspiring sight.
 About 10000 men of the F'ifty-fourth Artillery brigade, commanded by Col. Quincy A. Gilmore. marched across the hills in the direction of Choccolocco val ley and about 1000 men of the Fifty-sey- enth Infantry brigade, under Brig. Gen. Charles w. Barber, marched to point near Jacksonville and back.
 The 10th, 111th and 1l2th field artil I lery regiments, commanded, respect lively, by Lieut. Col. S. c. Barnard, Lieut.. Col. William Myers and Col. Washington Bowie, IT,, made splendid appearance as they swung along the country road, carrying their full field equipment. And the 18th and 114th in- fantry regiments and 111th machine gun outfit, commanded, respectively, by Col. John D. Fraser, Col. Albert A. Van Walraven and Maj. Arthur II. Mackie, looked equally as good.
 The sight was enough to throw q scare into any pro-Gernan that may have seen the stalwart men swinging along at a gait that carried them through the country at something over three miles an hour, in spite of their heavy packs.
 Rumbling along with the men were the field pieces and caissons, each drawn by six horses and a string Of army service wagons and trucks, all very warlike and realistic. Farmers along the line of march, inspired by the gallant appearance of the khaiSi-clad men, cheered as they passed and more than one old veteran of the civil war hobbled along for short distance. oc- casionally wiping his eyes furtively, as he realized very keenly what it ali meant.
 The men were back in camp shortly before dinner time, and were all ready for dinner when 1t was ready for them. The hike was welcomed as a pleasant change from the customary drills, and as the weather was all that could be desired. the experience was more of a pleasure than 8 part of the work.
 The men have orders to keep their feet in good condition and care For them after each hike. To insure that none of the men will be prevented from walking by having sore feet, there is a periodical foot inspection by the off cers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Revenue Department is
 Distinguishing Between
 Ornamental and Useful

Washington, November 9.-Distinc- tion is made between watches to be used only as timekeepers and those for personal adornment in a ruling to- day by Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper defining jewelry taxable 5 per cent on manufacturers sale under the revenue act Watches 1l metal brace lets and all those bearing jeweled ornamentation are classed as personal adornments and are subject to tax.
 The same distinction is made for garters and suspenders intended for utility or adornment.
 Included in the commissioners list of taxable articles are vanity" stamp and match boxes, cigar and cigarette eases. lorgnettes, vinaigrettes and eye brow pencils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Montgomery Citizens Have
 Raised Half of Amount for Camp A Activities

Montgomery. November 6. - Especially Citizens of Montgomery have raised more than $20,000 of s40,OO0 contribution which will be given to the committee on training camp activities with the under standing that sso.0O0 of the Fosdick na- tional fund will be added to the amount and all spent in activities at Camp Sher- idan. The national committee announced that 1t would contribute $s0,00o if Mont gomery would give one-half of this amount. The campaign is being waged by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
EXTENDING POWER

Petrograd, November 9-The all-Rus- sian congress of workmen's and soldiers delegates which, from it's headquarters in the Smolny institute, Is endeavoring to collect the reins of authority that it has wrested from the Kercnsky cabinet, is setting about speedily to extend its pow CT all over Russia and bring about an early consultation over its aims. The congress already has selected commits saries to assume control of various de- partments pending the institution of a permanent government.
 The revolutionary committee has ar ranged to search for Premier Kerensky with the intention of arresting him and has taken many other measures to further its control. The congress is meeting in the dlnly lighted commencement room of the Smolny institute, where previous ly the daughters of the nobility and the rich were graduated from their studies The delegates are deliberating over the proposal of an immediate three months armistice and a speedy democratic peace and land and industrial reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10

, cause of the character of their peo- pie. Americans do not do things py halves; they have put their hands to the plough and will not turn back
 Petrograd, November 9.-The mill tary revolutionary committee has de- cided to bring General Korniloff, lead- CT of the recent revolt and hls sup porters to Petrograd and imprison them in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. They will be brought to trial before a military revolutionary trl- bunal.
 Reports reaching Petrograd today were to the effect that General hor- niloff had made his escape.
 Petrograd. November 9.--No neces- sity exists for concerted action for the protection of foreign colonies In Pet rograd and other parts of Russia in the opinion of the ambassadors of the entene allies, who considered this ana other subjects connected with the revolution at a conference yesterday. It was decided that each ambassador should take whatever steps he deemed necessary for the protection of his nationals in the event of trouble, which is not expected at present.
 Amsterdam. November g. - The Frankfurter Zeitung, a copy of which has been received here, is skeptical about the value to Germany of Len- ines revolution.
 "we want to conclude a peace with Russia" says the newspaper, that contains guarantee of durability, but that is only possible if the negotia- tions can be carried on with gov ernment which really represents the country and also is able to speak with some authority to Russia's allies"
 The newspaper adds that if M. Ker- ensky does not succeed in establish ing stability in Russia the country will fail into chaos which may be dis astrous for the whole world, since it would make a national solution of the question of war or peace impossible within measurable time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
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Continued from Page One) Kerensky or others to oppose the new government.
 Tire proaclmtion further declares that the soldiers and workmen's congress will propose an armistice to come into force at once on all fronts.
 The proclamation adds:
 'The power of the soldiers and work mems delegates will assure the free re- turn of all private, state and ecclesi- astical lands to the peasants commit tees It will guarantee to all na- tlonalities inhabiting Russia the right of their sons to organize their own fu- ture.''
 Another section of the proclamation reads:
 ''The parties of General Korniloff, Ker- ensky, Kaledines and others are endeav- oring to move troops upon Petrograd, but several etachments of troops who were with Kerensky have already passed over to the side of the people in the re- volt.
 Soldiers, oppose the active resistance of Kerensky-that partisan of kornilon. You railway men, stop the forces that Kerensky is sending to Petrograd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
PRICE OF COKE IS FIXED THROUGHOUT
 ENTIRE COUNTRY

Washington, November 9.-Coiie prices for the entire country were fixed by the fuel administration today in ruling confirming the price of s6 ton set by the war industries board for Connellsville coke in an agree ment with steel producers In fixing coal prices the fuel administration had passed over coke, but many in quiries as to what the price should be outside of Connellsville drew forth the ruling. The order reads:
 "In each case the price shall be un- derstood as the price per ton of 20o0 pounds cars at the plant where the coke is manufactured. All the maximum prices mentioned herein shall apply to ear lots sold to dealers for wagon de- livery; any commissions paid to sell ing agencies or margins allowed to jobbers shall be paid by the vendors, and shall not be added to the prices established hereby. In all cases where wagon deliveries are made, either by coke producers or by dealers. req sonable charge for such handling and uellFery may pe Audue' eucA ChaA SS' shall be subject to the approval of the fuel administration.
 ''The maximum prices for coke In ovens, without by-product recovery, east of the Mississippi river shall be: Blast furnace coke. $6; foundry coke, 72-hour selected, ST; crushed coke over one-inch size, $7.30. The maximum prices for various grades of beehive coke made in districts other than that dttcribed heretofore shall bear the same ratio to the established price of the coal from which the coke is made as the average contract prices of the same grade of coke had to the aver age contract prices of coal during the years 1912 and 1913."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Brief Items of News on
 the Russian Situation

London, November 9.--A meeting Of the allied representatives in Petro- grad was held at the British embassy, where measures to insure the safety of their nationals were discussed, says a Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd to- day
 Petrograd, November 9.-The munic- ipal council has established commit tee of public safety composed of mem bers of the municipality and deputies of the workmen's and soldiers con- gress. Tho peasants and workmen's committee also is holding itself at the disposal of the population in the event of excesses being committed. The banks are still closed and many shops have not been reopened.
 London, November 9.--A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Petro- grad says the members of the Petro- grad municipal council and the peas ant delegates to the workmen's and soldiers congress, together with the have decided not to &C., the authority of the Bol- sheviki and will issue an appeal to the nation regarding the coup detat.
 London, November 9.--Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the excheQuer, speaking at the lord mayors ban quet tonight said it was impossible to tell what would happen in Russia.
 "But with the scale on the side of justice, of civilization and humanity" he added. there has been thrown the weight of the sword Of 6 people with natural resources greater than those of any other nation in the world-the United States of America.
 eve rely upon their help, not mere ly because of those resources, but be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Daughter Tampa Druggist Meets Mysterious Death
 in Cincinnati Hotel

Cincinnati, November 9.-The body of the fashionably attired woman who committed suicide by swallowing poison in room at leading hotel here 10 days ago was identified today as that of Miss Edna King, 35, daughter of a wealthy druggist of Tampa, Fla.
 Miss Kayle King, sister of the dead
 woman, identified the body at the morgue. She had received letter from the sister in Cincinnati saying that she intended going to France as war nurse. Later the won1an's trunks and valuabies arrived home. This led to an investigation which revealed the iden- tity of the woman. The mystery as to the cause remains unsolved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Private Discharged From
 Army to Marry Countess

Waco. Tex, November e.-Private victor Martin. comnanv E Micbiean infantry, was given his discharge to- day and will leave tomorrow for Los Angeles. where he will wed the Count ess Adrienne de Coriche of France, whom he met at Soissons while traj- cling as private secretary to Felix Kahn, New York banker. The countess was then in the Red Cross service.
 Martin served in the British ambu- lance corps and was honorably dis charged owing to i'll health. He came to America and enlisted, but had not fully regained his health and was dis charged on that account
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Hundreds of Tons of
 Cotton Seed Are Burned

Mushosee, Okla, November 9.-Fire, which started in the plant of the Osagc Cotton Oil company here today. burned hundreds of tons of cotton seed, spread to the gin owned by the Planters Cotton and Ginning company and totally de- stroyed that building, together with sew eral hundred bales of cotton stored in that building.
 The fire still was burning tonight all though the flames were under control.
 The loss was estimated at between S25A, GOO and S5O1OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
WOMAN IS CHOSEN

Petrograd, November 9.-At the Smolny institute it was announced today that among the commissioners chosen by the revolutionary committee was one woman, Mime. Kolonty, who has been placed tenn porarily in charge of the department of public welfare. Mark Uritzky, commits sary of foreign affairs, is the official with whom the foreign embassies now must deal, because M Teretchenski for mer foreign minister, is behind prison walls.
 Nilkolai Lenne, the Maximalist leader, who wears workingmans garb. sits dur ing the sessions of the congress on a raised platform with Leon Trotzl1y, pres ident of the executive committee of the Petrograd delegates. M. Kamineff and other Bolsheyi,1i leaders. Last night they outlined the aims and decisions of the military revolutionary committee as fol- la,yc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Big Contracts Let

Norfolk, Va, November 9.-Contracts have been let to James Stewart & Co. Inc, of New York for more than slo,- COX, ,000 worth of construction work in connection with the governments war preparation in Hampton Roads. More than S23 acres of land will be occu- pied by the works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Arthur Woods to Resign

New York, November 9.-Police commits sioner Arthur Woods, appointee of Mayor Mitchell, announced today his intention of resigning to take effect December 31, when the present fusion administration goes out of office. His term would run until April, 1919. He could be removed from office sooner only after a public hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Chinese Commission Arrives

Pacific Port, November 9.-A Chi nese Industrial commission sent by the Chinese government to inspect machin- cry and supplies purchased in this coun- try, arrived nere today. The party. in- cluding eight officials, was headed by Lieut.. Gen. Ching Ping Tseue and Com mander II King Hse. The commission will proceed to an eastern city. to in spect machine tool contract awarded in 1914, and said to involve millions oy dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Bust of General Funston
 Unveiled in San Francisco

San Francisco, November e-A bust of Gen. Frederick Funston was unveiled here today with patriotic ceremonies ne bronze bust is the gift of school children and occupies niche at the city hall. The late generals daughter, Barbara, threw aside the flag which un- yelled the bust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
Goes to Deaxa Calmly

Raleigh, N. C., November e.-Walking calmly into the death room, J. A. Terry. $ years old, convicted on the charge of having killed John E. Stuart, q prominent Guilford county farmer. in the fall of 1916, was put to death by electrocution this morning at the state peniteutiary hero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-10
DISPLAY SIGNS ARE LIMITED TO THREE HOURS
 AND 15 MINUTES
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This will be undertaken by curtailment rather than by elimination in order that the general situation will be dis turbed as little as possible The i'm provement in transportatio which must be accomplished, together with the curtainment of shipments to cer- tain industries will provide sufficient amount of coal for railroads, munition plants, public utilities and domestic re- quirements.
 "The transportation situation can be relieved only by reduction in the amount of freight the railroads shall be called on to handle. The reduction of coal shipments will accomplish this in that it will remove from the rails the per cent of coal covered by such re- duction and will accomplish a propor- tionate reduction in the amount of products to be moved as a result of such curtailment.
 FEDERAL NEEDS PROVIDED
 The governments coal requirements have been provided and attention now is being given to various steel plants and other plants manufacturing gov ernment munitions and supplies. Sup plies for public utilities are being pro. yided on a permanent basis as are do- mestic requirements. Special arrange. ments have been made to provide coal for shipbuilding plants which will as- sure their operation and full time basis. The same applies to the airplane pro- gramme.'
 Relief for the coal shortage in Ohio and Michigan was promised by the fuel administration today in annuoncing that on November 19 the priority or der directing that central field coal be shipped to Lake ports for the north west would be lifted for one day A previous suspesion of the order for one day failed to provide the two states with sufficient coal to supply im- mediate needs.