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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16

general staff, has been appointed com marder of Petrograd by the committee.
 Yesterday evening the committee is- sued proclamations to the population, to the troops, railroads and banks asking them to resume their usual activities Deputy Gronski was chosen by the Duma committee for provisional management of the Petrograd Photographic agency (This probably refers to the semi-offi- cial Russian News agency.)'"
 FIGHT BEGAN ON MONDAY
 It was Monday, the day on which Ber- lin reports the Russian revolution be- gan, that telegraphic communication from Russia was cut off No word had been received from Petrograd since, with the exception of the war office statement cabled today, but there have been va rious indications that serious disturb ances were in progress.
 1. The difficulties in food distribution in Petrograd probably were only 8 contribu- tory factor in bringing about the re- ported upheaval. The breaking down o1 transportation and food distribution has beens charged to the bureaucratic system of administering Russia's affairs, which is reported not only to have resulted
  to have greatly hindered prosecution ot the war.
 There have been many changes in the Russian government during the war Vague reports have reached the outside world of high councillors of state who were obstructing instead of assisting the work of carrying on the war, and o1 the strength of German influence al Petrograd.
 In February, 1916, Premier Goremykin who was in office when the war began gave way to Boris Sumner, who resisted the Dumas efforts to increase the power of the representatives of the people There followed sharp conflict, attended by sensational disclosures in the Dums and attacks on the dark forces" said tc be imperiling the nation. The retirement of NJ Sturmer last November was al first interpreted in some quarters as a victory for the Duma, but it soon ap. peare6 that this was not the case. En- peror Nicholas named as premier General Tre3off, who was soon followed in office by Prince Golitzine, a comparatively in. conscious man. It has been commonly known that the real power in the Rus sian government since that time has been in the hands of the minister of the in- terior, M Protopopoff.
 The fact that Michael Rodzianko president of the Duma, and one of the leading advocates of liberalization of the government, is named as the chief figure of the revolution indicates that the move ment is in the hands of the same forces (which heretofore have demanded over throw of the bureaucracy and more en- ergetic prosecution of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
STORY OF GREAT RUSSIAN REVOL 7
 THROUGH BERLIN

Berlin, March 15.-(via Sayville.) )-There has been successful revolution in Rus sia, according to the Overseas News agency dhe official German news bu- reau).
 The following statement was given out today by the news agency:
 The following official report was is suediin Petrograd on March 14, about the successful Russian revolution:
 ' The population Of Petrograd in- censed by the complete disorganization of transport service and of alimentratlon had been irritated for long time against the government and had become restless. The population held the government re- ernment, expecting trouble, took meas ures on a large scale in order to main- tain order, and among other things or dered dissolution of the council of the empire and the Duma
 The Duma, however, on March Il decided not to accept the imperial ukase. but to continue it's meetings. The Duma immediately instituted an executive com mittee presided over by M. Rodzianko, president of the Duma. That committee declared itself to be a provisional govern ment, and issued the following appeal:
 Considering the difficulties in re- gard to domestic tranquility, which are due to the policy of the former govern ment, the executive committee of the Duma feels compelled to take public order in it's own hands, Fully conscious of the responsibility arising from this decision, the committee expressed the certainty that the population and the army will lend their assistance for the difficult task of creating new government which will accept the wishes of the people and en- joy their confidence.'
 The executive committee rested it. self upon the population of the capital, which was in full revolution, and upon the army, completely united with the revolutionists. It arrested all the minis ters and sent them to jail. The Duma de- clared that the ministerial cabinet no longer existed.
 Today, on the third day of the reyo- returning swiftly, is completely in the hands of the executive committee of the Duma, and of the troops which garrisoned Petrograd and numbered more than 30 1000, which troops support the revolution. Deputy Englehard, colonel of the great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
FLOOD SITUATION IN OHIO VALLEY IS
 N0T YET AT WORST M
 

Cincinnati. March 15.--With the an nouncement by Weather Forecastes Devereaux that rain probably will set in over the entire Ohio valley tomor- row there was uncertainty tonight as to the Ohio river flood situation. Dev- ereaux in his flood bulletin said that unless the rain is heavy crest stage of between 57 and 5S feet would be reached at Cincinnati tomorrow or to- morrow night. The stage today reached 54.6 feet with rise of about one foot an hour. This is 45 feet above the flood stage.
 Easements of buildings along Fron: street are flooded. The railroad tracks at the entrance of the Central Union depot are under water.
 Back water from sewers covered South Gate. Isabel and Fourth streets and families in these sections have moved to upper floors Front street Coyington, Ky, is covered with several inches of water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16

twice this week just to see this won- derful spectacle.
 Irene and Bobby Smith, clever pair of girl entertainers, are quite favor ties here and appear in an act they call Songs Worth While" and they captivated their audience immedi- ately.
 Another high-class act on the pro gramme is Leo Beers, vaudeville's dis tinctive entertainer Prolonged ap- plause followed the act of this young man. who is good singer and pos sesses personality that wins for him immediate favor.
 The Three Bennett Sisters present an athletic act that Is quite a novelty These three sisters are clever on ths mat and with the gloves and then number Is very entertaining. Georgia Earle and company present "Getting Acquainted" rural sketch that Is filled with good comedy ana entertainment. The Pathe news pic. lures are very interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Entire West Huntsville
 Was Threatened by Fire

Huntsville March 15.--(Special) ) The residence of R. L. Ward in West Huntsville was destroyed by fire yes terday entailing loss of about $S0o0. The fire occurred during hard wind and the whole town of West Hunts vile. which is almost without fire protection. was threatened for time. Nothing was saved from the house.
 A burglar invaded the home of Paul Mahoney last night and robbed him of s65, which was in the pockets of his clothing.
 The members of the North Alabama Dental association held an interesting session here yesterday afternoon. Pa pers were read by c. w. Bledsoe of Cullman. L. J. Ramage of Decatur, w. J. Cottingham of Cullman, Dr. w. S. Mims, C. w. Kranz, J. o. Baites and George Heymann. There was large attendance.
 The old Binford residence on Mad ison> pike was destroyed by fire yes- terday. The loss was about $3500 with small insurance. The fire started from spark which was blown from burn ing trash pile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
TEXAS GOVERNOR EXONERATED AFTER
 HOUSE INQUIRY
Resolution Is Passed Hold ing Charges Against Chief Executive Not Sufficient
 for Impeachment

Austin, Tex. March Ex-Governor James E. Ferguson. was exonerated of charges preferred and investigated by the legislative investigation comm--tee in report submitted to the house, late to- day by the Davis committee The house adoptedAa resolution ho.Gsng the charges were unworthy of impeachment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
"Intolerance"- e"-Jefferson

At the Jefferson theatre next Wednes- | day night will be shown for the first time in this city D. w. Griffiths colossal g., 900 spectacle Intolerance" with daily matinees thereafter during the en- gagement of four days.
 In 'Jntolerance' Mr. Griffith has de- parted from the old and outworn forms of drama and has created a new form of art expression whose reach is bound less taking one from today to Judea, from Judea to Babylon, to medieval France and back again. even as thoughts flash across the mind.
 Laughter, thrills and suspense i'll the evening. "Intolerance'' is not another Birth of Nation As has been said, MT. Griffith's first big picture Is "tc Tntolerance' what the old one-reel mo- ton picture is to the present day fca- tures."
 It is impossible to express in words the staggering stupendousness of this offer | ing. Nothing like 1t has ever been seen 1 on any stage. Tn this spectacle, MT Griffith presents four parallel. correlated stories. In these he has visualized | limaginings and historical episodes that nc one mas ever cApcSteu to cHJoy cAcep' l in fancy,
 1 In the remarkable cast are many fav-
 orites who were in "The Birth of Ma.
 l tion,'' such as Mae Marsh, Miriam 1 Cooper, Josephine Crowell. Lillian Gish Mary Alden. Robert Harron. Walter
 Long, George Seigmann. Elmer Clifton
 | Ralph Lewis. Spottiswoode Aitken
 Joseph Henabery and Howard Gaye
 Other film favorites who appear ars
 Constance Talmadge. Seena Owen, Bessie
 Love, Fully Marshall and Alfred Paget
 1 One of the most attractive features
 | of the entertainment Is the illuminativt
 l musical score rendered by'a large sym
 phony orchestra and chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
NEW RUSSIA TO CONTINUE WAR IS
 VIEW N ENGLAND

London March 15-Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer announced in the House of Commons tonight that Emperor Nicholas had abdcated and that Grand Duke Michael
 exandrovtch had been appointed regent The soldiers sided with the Duma but there serious loss of life
 The chancellor added that comforting to know that the directed securing peace Russia
 SOLDIERS REFUSE TO FIGHT PEOPLE
 London March 15The following details of the Russian ouon have been given the Associated Press from usually well informed on Russian affairs
 The soldiers refused against the crowd which trouble when heard the ukase issued by Emperor Nicholas prorogung the Duma On Sunday the committee which had to discuss the food situation partly transformed sonal under the presidency of President Rod ianko of the Duma and included of the council of the empire and of the municipality The garrison agreed to support the provisional government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
HETH MAKES DYING
 STATEMENT SAYING
 HE WAS SHAMELESS
Well Known Virginia Man Shot by College Professor @ Gives No Details of
 Trouble

Roanoke. Va, March 15.-No new warrant had been issued tonight for the arrest of Prof Charles E. vaw- ter, who shot and fatally wounded Stockton Heth. Jr., in hall of the Vawter home on the Virginia Poly technic institute campus at Blacks burg early Tuesday morning while Heth was a guest there. Heth died in a hospital here today after making an ante-mortem statement to his brother in the presence of the county commonwealth's attorney in which he said that Professor Vawter shot him without reason
 Professor Vawter and his wife con tinued to maintain silence as to the shooting and Heths statement threw little light on it, as the young man was sinking rapidly and merely said who shot him and that there was no reason for the act. Professor vawter was advised of Heth's statement but refused to comment on it.
 Coroner Gordon Simmons performed an autopsy on Heth's body tonight, but would not indicate when he would call jury to inquire into the killing Montgomery county officials said that they would confer with Common wealth's Attorney R. l. Roop probably tomorrow to decide what immediate action should be taken. The next reg ular term of the county court will be in May
 Arrangements for Heth's funeral have not been made and probably will be held in abeyance until the arrival of his father, who is coming from California
 Roanoke, Va, March 15.-In an ante. mortem statement Stockton Heth, Jr., de. clared that the shot which resulted in his death here early today was fired by Prof Charles E. Vawter, professor of mathe- matics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute according to a statement made this after noon by his brother, Lieut.. Clement Heth United States army
 Why did he shoot you?'' Clement Heth said he asked his brother
 He hasn't got a thing to stand on Clem,' the dying man replied.
 Do you mean he had no reason?"
 Yes, replied Heth, 'let me go tc sleep
 Heth did not regain consciousness and did not speak again. Commonwealth At torney Roop of Montgomery county was present, but refused to give any informa- tion.
 Professor Vawter is at his home In Blacksburg, but telephone messages said he expected in the light of developments to go to Christianburg this afternoon and place himself at the disposal of the au- thorlties
 Heth was shot while a guest at tht Vawter home early Tuesday morning Neither Professor Vawter nor his wifi, have made any statement The former has been held for the grand jury on tht charge of felonioasly shooting Heth Pending action of the coroners office |here, no arrangements for funeral have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
LABOR FEDERATION T0bACK TRA|NMEN IN THEIR STRIKE There Is, However, No Plan of Extending Walkout to
 Other Lines at
 Present

Washington. March 15.-While the strike called by the railroad brother hoods will have the full moral support of the American Federation of Labor, no plans have been made by federa- ton officials for extending the walk out to include other union men.
 The brotherhoods are not members of the federation. but since their con troversy with the roads became acute q cooperative agreement has been ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Hilty Makes Change

c. F. Hilty. president Birmingham chap ter, American Institute of Banking. has severed his connection with the First Ma tional bank of Birmingham, to take the position of auditor with the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company of that lefty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Amanda Cinch

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Amanda Cinch, who died at the residence of her son-in-law. M. F. Mad dox, on Vanderbilt road Wednesday, was held yesterday from the residence of MT. Maddox. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
At the Lyric

The new programme offered Thurs day 1t the Lyric Is bill made up of Q variety of entertainment and is high ly pleasing. 'The Forest Fire, pre- sented by Sylvia Bidwell and com pany of capable players continues the chief attraction and 70 wonderful Is this entertainment that many people. 1t is declared. have gons to the Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Canadian Wheat Taken Over

Ottawa, March 15.-The government ha IS received word that the Canadian council of agriculture. meeting at Regina. has decided that tfN whole wheat crop of Canada shall bs taken for the British government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Shipping Dividend Declared

New York, March 15-Directors of the reorganized International Mercantile Ma rine company today declared an initial division of per cent on the preferred stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
County Boavd of Education

The Jefferson county board of educa- ton will hold an adjourned session this afternoon at o'clock The business will be of q routine nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
JUDGE I. [. BORON IS ELECTED HEAD OF
 ALABAMA WOODMEN
Troy Man Was Named as Compromise Following Tie Vote for Elk0urie
 and Drake

Dotham. March 15.-(Special.) ) Judge T. L. Boron of Troy was this afternoon elected head consul of the head camp of Alabama Woodmen of the World by the camp in it's sixth biennial session here. Judge Boron was elected as a compromise candidate aft CT heated contest between Dr. H. A. Elkourie of Birmingham and ZaclS L Drake of Huntsville had ended in a tie, each receiving 273 votes. After g. com mittee appointed to find a solution of the matter had failed to make any rec ommendation to the convention, Judge Borom's name was presented as a compromise candidate. Friends of pr. Elkourie withdrew his name from the race and MT. Drake also withdrew. Judge Boroms election was then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

1895 Sd ave, postoffice. Fies' stable or 14th st. and Railroad ave, purse containing one 5 bill, three $1 bills and several union cards in name of R. L. Shell. Return to 1865 3d ave. and receive reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
OTHER OFFICERS NAMED

Other officers elected were: H. K. Martin, head advisor; w. W. W. Beas- ley. head banker; A. E. Overton, head clerk; J. B. Brawner, head escort; M. G. Vest. head watchman; C. Day, head sentry; P. A. Cook, V. R. White, J. F. Doster, T. L. Howell and R. J. Lawrence, auditors; L. D. Holloway, A. c. Cooper, D. J. Deacy, P. K Dick inson, w. w. Black, Paul White and c. H. Younger, representatives to sov- ereign camp.
 Before adjourning this afternoon the Woodmen took a shot at. booze by passing a law denying any delegate under the influence of whisky seat in the convention and barring him from being & delegate thereafter.
 A proposed increased insurance rate for foreigners and firemen on account of extra hazard was voted down.
 Reports submitted show that there are now 40.000 Woodmen in Alabama, the membership having increased 644o since the convention in Selma in 1915. movement was inaugurated at the convention here to have Woodmen drill teams use rifles instead of axes as at present
 It is understood that an effort will be made to get permission for this from the President. The convention adjourned this afternoon after a meeting marked by signal success in every department. The delegates to leave early Friday morning for an out ing at Panama City, Fla, where they will be royalty entertained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
ALABAMA GROVE ELECTS

The following officers were elected for the ensuing term by the state grove. Woodmen circle, jurisdiction of Alabama, which adjourned its sixth biennial session here this afternoon after most successful meeting: Miss Myrtle Love. Huntsville, supreme de1e- gate and past grand guardian; Mrs Mary D. Haffer. Birmingham, altern. ate; Mrs Paul Smith, Mobile, grand guardian Mrs. Daisy Ward, East Lake, grand advisor; Mrs. Sarah F. Bruder, Birmingham, grand clerk; Mrs. Beu- lah Pardue. Avondale, grand banker; Mrs. Willie E. Dean. Ariton, grand chaplain; Mrs Lon Damon, Dothan; MT Fisher Prattville Mrs Maynor Haynes, Albany; Mrs Mary Busen- lohner, Birmingham; Mrs. Cora Dees, Montgomery, grand managers; Mrs. Pearson. Opelika, grand attendant: Mrs. Pearl Williams. Huntsville, as- sistant grand attendant; Miss Minnie l.. Davis, Reform, grand inner senti- mel; Miss Zula Triton. Paint Rock grand outer sentinel.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

ulu LOL WANT LICK, HUE DOCK, 10
tell his secrets to the nurse, although
Miss Arthur seemed perfectly pro-
fessiOnal, and I was very glad when
she told me his one cry all the time I
was out of the room was: Some one
must bring MaTgie. I want to tell
her something, so she will under
stand"
When I was in the room he seemed
sUbCOnsCiOusIy to sense that Margie
was with him and yet his poor, tired
brain could not register the fact
IF, Mrs. Waverly, you could make
him recognize yOu," said the nurse,
81 think it would mean a turning
point for the better in his fever. Go
in very often and let him talk to you.
Tell him who you are, but don't stay
very long if you find he does not
know you"
This morning thought l was go
ing to be successful, for when I went
in he looked up with the light of san
ity in his eyes and smiled that little
crooked smile Of his. I had almost
forgotten, little book, the charm of
that smile. Although Dick has grown
much thinner, he looks more bOyish
more like the man with whom I
had fallen so desperately in love in
The long ago.
Come here, Mar" In the mid
lie of my name recognition and rea-
son fled, the smile left his face and
he looked at me so piteOusIy. ''Win
you tell Margie to Gomez" he asked
wistfully. q have got to tell her
something; must put my side of the
case up to her. Margie has the
strongest sense Of justice I have ever
known. When she hears what l have
to tell her she will understand"
"Of course, she will understand
and forgive you, Dick" I whispered.
He almost rose in bed and then fell
back with a gTOan. ''Margie only has
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

Vi "A w H IL
MAY SAVE LIVES
here. I want to tell her. God help
me, I shall never have any peace IN
til she knows the whole story" g.
'I- think you had better go now"
said the nurse in even tones, as she
put her cool fingers lightly on his
pulse.
yes, go and get Margie," he
pleadingly commanded. AS I had
gotten almost to the door he called:
''Margie, Margie, come back"
I quickly turned, but saw that the
momentary knowledge Of realities
had fled. He had turned his head to
the wall and was mutteTing: 81 can't
understand why they don't bring
Margie."
HE will die if we cannot wake him
up to recognition of you," said the
doctor
Isn't there something you can do
or say that will bring him back to
you, Mrs. Waverly? Is there no lit
tie trick or mannerism that your hus-
band loved which you can use now?
DOLuCIuAlS WHICH, Will DAAL5 4CCO4lCC-
ton back to him?"
And then, little book, it all at once
came to me that I had never had any
of those little feminine wiles and CO.
quettish tricks that other women use
for the subjugatiOn of men.
I had just been plain Margie Wa
verify, who, perhaps, had taken life
too seriously; who thought being
simple and sincere was what count
ed thought of what Paula told me
of FTOssy Smith; and for the first time
in my life wished I knew how to be
cOquettish.
s wanted to f1irt with my own hUs-
band and this to save his life. 4
ITO Be Continued.)
-O-O
NO WAY OUT OF 1T.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30
NO WAY OUT OF IT.

no Wa % Ut II
How did Jones happen to fall
downstairs"
why, his wife said, Now, Henry,
be careful, and, as he is not the man
to be dictated to by any woman,
down he went
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-06
Left for New York.

The party Of oil men including A.
Clarke bedford and Sir Frederick
Flack, who was the guest of the big
Standard official. has gone to New
York. leaving on a late train Thurs.
Gay night. They are putting in the
day in the Eldorado field and will see
more oil than ever was produced lroni
given area in the mid continent
field when they see the bi, wells
owned bv the Carter Oil company. tnc
Gypsy. the Tidal and the Empire
The latter has just completed an
ether In 11264 which is reported
better than 10000 barrels and the
TiLal another on the Dillenbeck up
IN a425-4, which is equally as good.
No better argument could he offercu
than the sight Of these wells ana SIR
Frederick will be much impresse, pe
yord n doubt.
There was staged a dinner for tins
benefit OF the strangers at the Coun-
try club, the first Of its kind in TulsI
wherein the big people were the hosts
ohd the Chances are IL will not be the
lost by any means. so successfully was
II carried ont. and all agree that Il
was as successful as the Kansas City
banquet, only on a smaller scale The
chances are It was even more intimate
ard better spirit prevailed than "a.
Kansas City because II wars not so
large and much more spontaneous.
The independent refiners have lonS
known the good results of breaking
bread together and have built up a
great organization by simply maeinr
good fellowship the tie that binds. and
TO doubt from now on there VIII ne
many such get-together affairs III
Tulsa.