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Soldiers of Provisional Gov ernment Not Waiting for
 Teutons to Attack.
WOMEN FIGHTING
 WITH GOOD RESULTS
Enormous Gains of Germans and Aus. trO-Hungarians OM Galician Front Continues Unabated, However,
 Due to Widespread DisaffectiOn.

Petrograd, July 25.-The Russian guards corps defending Tarnapol re- treated impressed by the enemy. says the official statement issued by gen. eral headquarters tonight, but the Prorajensky and Semoszky regiments remained faithful to duty and are fighting southeast of Tarnapol.
 In the streets of Stanislau, there were stubborn bayonet engagements. The populace threw grenades on the retiring Russian troops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
Memphis Government
Is Reorganized Again
Ashcroft Quits as Mayor and Litty,
Former Railroad Man, Named
in His Stead

Memphis, August PIT. c. Ashcroft,
today resigned as mayor Of Memphis and
was succeeded by Harry H. Litty. for
mer railroad man and recently engaged
in the real estate business; William ].
Hayes retired from the office of chief
of police, to which he recently was ap-
pointed, and the police department of the
city was reorganized by the election Of
j. J. Quinlan, a business man, to the
office of chief, the appointment of Hayes
as inspector, the reduction of two cap
tains and several sergeants and the dis
missal of the chief of detectives.
Ashcroft, against whom custer proceed
ings were pending. in a statement given
out when his resignation was presented to
the municipal commission late today, de-
clared that he was 'sicK and tired of the
job" charged that political animus
prompted the charges made in the custer
suit which he declared were groundless.
and defended his administration. The
custer suit was based on the alleged nom
enforcement of the prohibition and certain
other laws.
Ennis Douglass, former commissioner of
police, who was named as co-defendant
in the, custer suit resigned several weeks
ago.
Ashcroft, a former newspaper man, was
elected by the commission as mayor last
year when E. T. Crunnp resigned after a
second custer suit had been filed against
him. Crump won the first custer in the
state supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22

strike nationwide. the apparently
unanimous sentiment expressed by the
men indicated that such was their de-
sire, provided the issue was not quick
ly adjusted.
The meeting. called by the Marine
Trades Council of the port Of New
York, was attended by men represent
ing 10000 union workers, II was an
nounced. and involved directly all
shipbuilding plants in this vicinity
the majority of which are engaged al
most exclusively on government work
The resolution. passed unanimously
called out not only workers in plants
which have not yet agreed to the de-
mands of the men but also those which
have already done so, 1t being de
sired, as one of the speakers assert
ed, ito show the employers that we
are united in our demands"
The date for the strike was not fixed
but it was reported the men had been
instructed to go out Immediately.
William Dickson, president of the
Marine Trades Council, presided at the
meeting. On the platform with him
were officials representing local and
national union organizations of the
| three trades involved, the majority oil
whom urged the men not to take i'm
mediate action.
| 1t was announced at the meeting
| that conciliators from the federal de.
partment of labor now are here Il
also was announced that the unior
representatives. had done all in theii
| power to sett'1 sro controversy witt
the employers direct
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
LAW IS DEF|ED IN
FIGHT TO CLOSE
IMMORAL PLACES
Despite Injunction Rein
stated by Supreme Court,
Montgomery Houses
Remaining Open

Montgomery, August 21.-(Special)
Gardner, requiring the closing of i'm
moral houses in Montgomery pending
an appeal of the injunction cases from
the circuit court, the houses were open
Monday night and William L. Martin,
attorney general, and Lawrence e.
Brown. assistant attorney general,
were considering further proceedings
Tuesday. Bernard Young, chief deputy
sheriff, who has conducted the cam
paign against the houses under the di-
rection of the attorney general, con-
ferred with Mr.. Martin Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Operators of the houses claim their
refusal to close their doors is based
on the advice of their attorney. Thirty
operators originally were involved in
the proceedings. Judge Castor Gunter
granted temporary Injunction in all
cases, but later dissolved the one in
the case of Bessie Ellis. Attorney Gen
eral Martin then had Judge Lucien D.
Gardner of the supreme court to re-
instate the injunction against the Ell
lis woman pending the appeal. Thus
it is that 20 women in keeping open
their doors are violating Judge Gun
ter's Injunction while the Ellis wom-
an is violating the one reinstated by
Judge Gardner. Judge Gunter may
punish the 20 and Judge Gardner the
Ellis woman.
1t has become known that Newton
d. Baker, Secretary of War, has adj
vised Sheriff W. r. Waller that the
war department will accept nothing
less than the complete elimination of
all houses of i'll repute within five
miles of the camp and all other houses
no matter where they may be, If they
may be easily reached by soldiers. This
means that all houses in and near
montgomery must be closed Montgom-
cry Is only four miles from the mo-
bilization camp and street car lines
connect the city in such a way that
stricted district within few minutes
Secretary Baker also had advised
Sheriff Waller that the department
cannot countenance restricted dis
trict. Nothing but complete elimina :
ton will satisfy, according to the let
ter. Sheriff Waller has it under con-
sideration. Secretary Baker spoke in
positive terms about conditions-unless
the problems are solved to the salts
faction of the war departments in
spectors the camp will be moved, Mr.
Baker saying that it Is not his inten-
ton to shirk any duty or avoid any
responsibility that he may have to
Americas soldiers now called into
service
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
LADIES TO DRILL AT
MACCABEES' PICNIC
Big Event at East Lake Park on
Thursday-Fine Programme
Arranged

An exhibition drill of patriotic
nature by the Lady Maccabees will be
one feature at the big Maccabee pic
mic, which will be given at East Lake
park on next Thursday. All the Mac
cabee tents in the Birmingham dis
trict and the ladies' auxiliary will
join in the big event and it is ex-
pected that over 5000 persons will at
tend.
A splendid programme has been ar
ranged which includes music and dane
ing, games, contests, boating, swim
ming and many other forms OF
amusement. The Maccabees will at
tend in a bodv and extend a cordial
invitation TO their friends to join
them in the outing. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
New York City Extends
Splendid Welcome to
Mission From Belgium

New York. August 21-What pos
sibly was the most popular of recep-
tions to the five foreign missions
which have visited New York, judged
by the throngs on the streets and
their enthusiastic greeting, was that
given to the Belgian war commission
today, Hours before the arrival of the
commission crowds had gathered about
the city hall and gave the police
plenty Of work keeping them outside
the court Of honor.
The members Of the commission
made their official entrance into New
York at the Battery after a trip down
the East river and around Governors
Island. They were sa1uted by $50 Uni
ted States marines and bluejackets and
a small army of Boy Scouts and
Junior Naval Scouts. Accompanied by
Mayor MitcheIs committee they passed
through dense lines of cheering spec
tators along Broadway to city hall.
where they were met by the mayor.
The mayors reception committee,
acting as individuals, entertained the
mission at dinner tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
AmnWs@mn@mts
At the Lyric

One Of the best bills of the season
is entertaining vaudeville lovers at the
Lyric this week and capacity audiences
are the rule. Warren and Templeton
are top notchers and their dancing is
as good as ever seen on the local
stage. The sensational act OF the bill
Is the -Four Boises, the clever aerial
performers.
Schwarz and company in THE
Broken Mirror" have a pleasing and
laughable vehicle and do some clever
work.
Kubelicke, singing violinist, renders
pleasing programme of classical and
ragtime airs. Finn and Finn are good
dancers and present a very pleasing
act. The Pathe News pictures are I'M
usually interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
NO RIFLE SHORTAGE
IN AMERICAN ARMY
DECLARE OFFICIALS
Forces Going to France
Will Carry Two Guns for
Every Man-Economy
at Camp

Washington, August 21.-There is no
shortage of rifles for the American forces
sent to Europe, although there may be
some dalay in equipping all men of the
national army with the weapons they are
to use in training.
1t was said officially today at the war
department that there are enough rifles
in the country to equip every man whose
duties require him to carry one but that
the difficulty was to find the rifles owing
to the desire of army and state officials
to keep reserve of the weapons avail
able in case of emergency.
The forces sent abroad will carry an
average of at least two rifles per man
as an adequate protection against loss
and wear and tear. 1t may be necessary
for short time at the national army
training camps, however, for one com
pany to use the available training rifles
in the morning and another comany in
the afternoon.
This situation will be of very short
duration, however, as an enormous supply
of Enfield rifles, already ordered to sup
plement the supply of American Spring
fields, will be delivered beginning soon
after the national army forces are mobiI-
| lied.
The Enfield rifles have been recham-
bered for American ammunition. which.
in the opinion of army ordnance experts
| makes them far better guns than those
used by the British. The American En-
| fields will be harder hitting and of longer
range than the British and the ammuni
| ton more stable under any weather con-
dtions.
To secure complete interchangea bility OF
parts so that there would be no delay ir
preparing the weapons in the field the
war department has standardized the
gauges and other appliances at the three
American plants making the rifles. Delay
! in delivering has resulted, but army Of
| ficials think that disadvantage is more
| than offset by the fact that parts built
by one factory can. be used in repairing
a gun turned out at another.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
DEATHS

Robinson, Mrs. Clementa Mage So,
died Monday afternoon at her resi-
dence at Trussville. Funeral services
will be held at 1890 o'clock this
morning at the Trussville Baptist
church and interment will follow at
the Trussville cemetery with s. w
Woodin Undertaking company in
charge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
MARINE MACH|NISTS
AND BOILERMAKERS
WILL CO ON STRIKE
Union Men in Greater New
York Demanding Mini
mum Wage Scale
of $3.50

New York, August 21.--A general
strike of machinists, boilermakers and
blacksmits engaged in marine work in
the port of New York and vicinity and
including the navy yard in Brooklyn,
was ordered here today at a mass
meeting of representatives of marine
metal workers. The strike was called
to enforce settlement of demand
made six weeks ago for a minimum
wage scale of $3.50 day. While no Of
fetal action was taken to make tia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
At Loew's Bijou

AS variety is the spice of life, it is
also the life of a vaudeville bill and
the diversified programme at Loew's
Bijou today will surely please the
most exacting. The headliner, Marie
La varre. musical comedy queen, sings
the newest song successes and ex
hibits some stunning gowns. Harry
Sydell entertains with nut comedy
Chancey Monroe and Company present
a clevel comedy sketch, Business Pro-
posal.'' and the Zaras entertain with
acrobatic juggling. The picture feature
Is "Mr. Opp" an all-star production,
Loews current events and Mutt and
Jeff comedy reels are included in the
bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
Industry for DGfeyille

Montgomery, August 21.-(Special)-W
the intention of constructing a plant for
the manufacture and sale of disc har-
rows at Dadeville, the Birmingham Disc
Harrow company notified the secretary of
state Tuesday of it's incorporation at
Dadeville with paid-in capital of $780,
600. Those interested are c. S. Choinski
of Birmingham, Mrs Nora E. Miller, ].
II. Lovelace and j. w. Strother of Dade-
VILE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
Marine Recruiting Resumed

Washington, August 2.-Recruiting Of
fices of the marine corps will be open to-
morrow after having been closed since
August II, when the corps reached it's
authorized strength AS enlistments will
be received only to fill vacancies, only a
limited number of applicants can be ac-
cepted and examinations will be strin-
gent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22
,eopelin DESTROYED

London, August 21.-British light
naval forces destroyed Zeppelin air.
ship this morning off the Jutland,
Denmark. coast, says an official COM
munication issued this evening. The
communication adds that there were
no survivors from the crew of the air
ship.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-22

Boilermakers, structural workers,
blacksmftbs, acetylene cutters, me-
chanic helpers, common labor. Apply
Crawford-Yaughan Boiler and Loco
motive works, Birmingham, Ala.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
Levy To Be Put on Excess
Profits and Increases
on InheritanCeS
PROGRAMME MADE
TO MEET DEFICIT
Bond Issue of $3.50, 900, 900
Wilson and McAdOO
Approve

Washington, Jan. 16.-Administra
ton plans for meeting the Treasury
deficit at the end Of the next fiscal
year took the form OF definite pro-
gramme to-day, embracing increases IN
the inheritance tax, a new tax on ex'
cess profits of corporations and part
nerships, and a bond issue Of $3.50, OOO,'
600. A bill including these proposals
and bearing the Endorsement Of Presl.
dent Wilson and Secretary McAdoo VIII
be framed at once and pressed in the
House.
The increase in revenue under the
plan is expected to be more than $780,
600 900 annually, and If II fails TO take
care of the deficit Sl00,O0O,OOO issue
of Treasury certificates of indebtedness
may be decided on.
As agreed to informally to-day by
Democrats of the Ways and Means
Committee and approved by the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of the Treasury
the excess profits tax would be at the
rate of or 10 per cent on such returns
in excess of per cent on investment
and would yield more than S2O0,0O0,-
600; the Inheritance tax would be
raised to II per cent instead OF ] per
cent on minimum estates, and from III
per cent to 10 per cent on those OF
more than sl5,000000, yielding an addi-
tional revenue of about S22 100000, and
the bond issue of $3.50 100000 would be
designated expressly for emergency ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17

uniting together, az speedily and effec-
lively as possible, of all elements OPP
posed TO. the present incompetent
Democratic Administration. This self
constituted executive committee Of the
National Committee of the Republican
party has once more usurped power
that does not belong TO 1t. They have
thought OF nothing and done nothing
except TO perpetuate themselves in
power.
Therefore. we strongly urge the i'm
mediate meeting Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee TO take up this whole
question, 20 name some committee OF
management that will be representa-
tive of all elements opposed TO the
Democratic party, that will outline
policies and principles for which the
reunited party should stand and that
Will give us some constructive leader
ship behind which we can 60 to the vot-
ers with some hope Of restoring the
fair name of our country 10 a proper
place among the nations and redeemine
its lost prestige.
1--WE are not speaking as members OF
the Progressive party alone: we are
speaking as men earnestly DESTROYS OF
seeing the members of the Progressive
party work heart and soul with the
Republicans. And we feel confident
that we are voicing the sentiments OF
Experimentation who stayed in
the party when the Progressives left
the party. Our sole object is TO see
the Republican party loyal to the prin.
ciples Of Abraham Lincoln, so that il
may return to a long lease of power II
this country. Last fall even the high
character OF Mr. Hughes could not
overcome the distrust felt by masses
of Independent voters for the very
men in control of the Republican
machine who took the action yesterday.
"The states lost to Mr.. Hughes last
fall were lost primarily because the in
dependent voters believed that behind
the cloak OF his name the machine lead
ers who were in control of the organi-
zation Of the Republican party would
handle IL against the public interest
and for nOn-public ends. The action
yesterday absolutely justified these
fears. We earnestly desire to see the
Republican party actually reunited TO
become again an instrument for ma
tional prosperity, industry, Justice and
national defence.
This can only be done IL It becomes
genulnely responsive 10 the desires OF
the plain, decent citizens of the coun-
try and the rank and file of the Re-
publican party, and if it ceases TO trust
to the powers Of political intrigue and
mere bourbon reaction.
1--WE believe that the National Com
mittee will appreciate this fact, will
appreciate the fact that while the Re
publican party emphatically needs lead
ership, il must be leadership which
the mass Of the party and the mass Of
the people will accept. and that it is
absolutely hopeless to expect victory
or to secure useful results out Of =
victory which by chance might be OBJ
tanned, so long as such action as oc-
representative Of reunited organiza-
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
ELECT MRS. J. H. WATKINS
Manhattan Suffragists Choose Wealthy
Woman as Borough Leader

Mrs. John II. Watkins, of Mount Kis-
co and New York, was elected Manhat-
tan chairman of the Woman Suffrage
party at the borough convention last
night at the De W.T.. Clinton High
School.
Mrs. Watkins is one of the group of
wealthy women who have taken hold of
the suffrage association in the last few
years. She is at present chairman o.
the finance committee, which is pledged
to raise $4,000 for the campaign next
fall. She was chairman Of the flower
day on Fifth Avenue last June.
The borough vice-chsirmen elected
were Mrs. F. Louis Slade, Mrs. F. Hig.
ginson Cabot, Miss Ethel Stebbins,
Miss Lillian d. Wald and Mrs. Edward
Van Zile. The recording secretary is
Miss Virginia Thorburn; corresponding
secretary, Miss Rozelia Belden, and
treasurer, Mrs. Jarvis Fairchild.
In the four other boroughs there
we're no changes in chairmen, reslsc-
tons taking place as follows:
Brooklyn, Mrs. H. Edward Dreier:
The Bronx, Mrs. B. NJ. Palmer; Queens,
Mrs. David II. Rodger, and Richmond,
Mrs. William &. Wilcox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17

Senator. 81 don't agree with Mr. ADAMS
about many things, but ! doh
where Perkins or anybody else nas
kick. unless IL US. He IL agreeable 70
the ProRressives in the Senate no
with whom differ. but who were iesu
ing this Progressive fight pelolfs, il
r,nreddon was heard of as q pollV'1"'
term. and before George PERKINS ""'
figure in politics at all, ps;v.
On the other hand, the Progress,y,e
eroup did not understand MI: IeIAi ia,, =
affections to the lowan. All DAY lons
Senators Cummins and Kenyon -
the centres of little groups on the ho0'
OF the Senate. .hot
"What has this man Adams done 'na o
Perkins is after his scalp WAS INV
constant query. A., Lawn
On The Noor Of the House the low"
progressives were sought in inc sam
,,snner and nlways they answered 'hh'
,bev we're satisfied with Mr.. Adams III
foct liked him and his principlss
hoan hitter than those of Mr.. Perkins
Roth of tie Iowa Senator'S expresses
% The Tribune correspondent 'heI,
annroyal Of the party principles lol
which Mr.. Adams stands ana the'i
srrnrise AZ Mr. Perkins's oblectlons'
"if the Republicans mad mad AoanS
for chairman Of the national committee
there might Rave been different stosy
Of the election" declared Senator
KENYON. himself known rs an almos'
radical Progressive. 81 have known Mr'
Adams for years, and am entirely salts
fed with his Progre5siylsm'' nave nav
mo idea what is the matter with Per-
kin, In attacking him. II anything ne
Is more Progressive than Perkins. d,
81 have differed now ard then y. win u
Mr. Adams" said Senator Cummins'
who was the candidate Of the Progress
sive wing Of tie Republican party at
Chicago for the Presidency, but on inc
whole approve Of him absolutely h sno
would be more pleased If he had been
selected chairman Of the COMMITTEES
instead Of vice-charmsn. lie has al
WAYS been considered most progresslv'
in his ideas end theories OF govern
ment. and. measured in STANDARDS o.
Progressivism. | G STANDS at least eoual'
lv high with George W Perkins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
OFFERS MOOSE
OLIVE BRANCH
Continued from page I

mittcc that I'm some manner and
method 20 be determined at a future
meeting Of this committee, 20 he called
by the chairman, committee supple
mental 10 or associated with the ma
tional committee and the executive
committee be formed, consisting IN
rart. at least. Of members OF the Ma
tional Campaign Committee who were
not members Of the executive commit
tee; and.
Resolved. That the next meeting Of
this committee be called by the CHAIR
man after the members Of this COM
mittee shall have had an opportunity
20 discuss plans with the members Oh
the campaign committee who were no'
members Of the executive committee
and with leaders OF the party IN Coh-
cress and in the states
The members Of the campaign COM
r.ittee referred 20 who were not mem
bers Of the executive committee were
the six Progress sives-George ". fer-
kIns Everett Colby. Oscar $. Straus,
Chester H. Rowell, Harold ]. lckes and
James r. Garfield.
Plan Not Definitely Formed
Chairman Wilcox explained that
there WAS no very definite idea al thls
lime IN his mind or the minds of the
committeeman just what the plan ana
formation Of a supplementary organl-
zstion TO the national committee would
be. except that it was intended TO nave
il representative Of all the clements OPP
vosed 10 the policies OF the Democratic
nsrtv He said that the same Progress
Ives who were on the campaign com
u.tttec. or some Of them, might be
members Of the new advisory board, X
II could be called that. It would prob
shlv be enlarged also TO include Unit
cd States Senator or two and several
Representatives
The chairman said that he had no
definite date in mind for calling another
meeting Of the committee, and that II
might be some time before the various
conferences suggested IN the resolu-
ton were held and any definite plan
formulated. His stand, he said. was alb
solutely for strengthening the Repub-
lcan party during the next four years
by bringing into ~ "all the elements
opposed to the policies Of the Demo
cratic party
The detailed operation of the steam
roller st the Century Club meeting
Monday leaked out yesterday. The cleo
ton was a coup d'etat on the part OF
MI. hemenWaN ana MS olu Buaiu lVi
lowers Even the proxies for the absent
members had been carefully selected, II
was said 10 insure no miscarriage OF
plans. IL was understood that Chairman
Wilcox was forewarned that some
thing was in the air, because he knew
that various members Of the commit
tee had been holding preliminary con
ferences. but he had no knowledge OF
their intention 10 elect Adams as vice
chairman. The chairman. 10 was said
expected some opposition TO his recon
mendation 20 organize an advisory