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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
VILLA, GETTING BOLD, TAKES BORDER TOWN
 OPPOSITE PRESIDIO
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 men in Ojinaga succeeded in escaping across the river to Presidio. Women and children followed behind their men, car rying babies and bundles. Of the 25 gov ernment soldiers remaining. 16 were killed during the fighting. were taken pris- oper and were wounded.
 The battle lasted two hours. after which the shops and homes of the Ojin- aga residents were footed.
 Whether Villa was with his troops has not been confirmed. No one was permitted to cross to the Mexican side tonight. Mexicans coming to the American side say they heard re- ports of Villas presence in the town, but none of the refugees had seen him. Chico -Cano led the Villa forces into the plaza. Martin Lopez, Jose Ynez Sal agar and Carlos Montoya were reported to have been with him in the attack.
 Reports of a fight yesterday between 600 rebels and government troops under Generals Garcia and Figueroa. 15 miles southeast of La Mula Pass and 50 miles below the border. were brought here to- day by refugee Mexicans. They said the government forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
BABY HURLED 20 FEET WHEN MOTHER STRUCK BY TRAIN AND KILLED
Mrs. Ellis Jinright of Near Benoit Meets Instant Death at COrdOva
 Depot-Infant Badly Injured

Cordova, May So.-(Special. )-Evidently mistaking the rapidly approaching Semi nole limited for the Frisco accommoda- tion, upon which she was to go to her home at Benoit, Mrs. Ellis Jinright was hit and instantly killed near the Frisco depot here about 3:30 o'clock this after noon, and her baby, being carried in her arms, thrown about 20 feet and badly in- jured. The Frisco accommodation and Seminole are due here about the same time the former making the regular stop, while the Seminole usually passes the depot at about 20 miles an hour. Mrs. Jinright and some acquaintances were nearing the depot, walking near the track. and seeing the approaching train started across the track, evidently think ing the train would stop at the depot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Slackers Leaving Country
 to Escape Military Service

Laredo, Tex, May 3o.-Federal officials here today disclosed the fact that from 15 to 20 young Americans with little baggage, but carrying plenty of money and apparently of good families, are crossing into Mexico daily.
 They go south ostensibly to mine, pros pect for oil or pursue other occupations for which they apparently are not trained, and it Is believed by officials that they are leaving the United States to avoid conscription.
 Most of the young men are from east ern states, some being from points as far east as Maine and New Hampshire. A full description is taken of each American leaving the country for future Identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
DEATHS

Pointer. Juanita--Adopted daughter of Mir and Mrs. r. M. Pointer, died at the Child's hospital yesterday at 1:3O a. n., survived by her foster parents. Funeral services at Pratt City yesterday afternoon. Reinefield, Mrs. SOphia-Age 39; died at residence, 1110 Sixty-second street, north, yesterday at 4:30 p. m Survived by husband, Henry Reinefield; one son, William II. Reinefield. two sisters and two brothers Short funeral services from residence yesterday at 10 a. m. Re- mains will be sent to Marbury today at 12:20 p. m. by s. w. Woodin Un- dertaking company.
 Ford. s. E.-Died yesterday at p. m. as result of injuries sustained Tn tornado at Majestic Sunday Re mains will be sent to Marbry today at p. m. by Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Aviation Instructor and
 Pupil Injured in Crash

Buffalo, N. r., May 9O.-Fred W. Zim- mer an aviation instructor, was fatally injured, and Seymour H. Knox. Jr., a young Buffalo millionaire, who was max. :. ing his first flight in training course for government service, suffered internal injuries and head wounds today when the hydro-airplane in which the two were riding crashed into telegraph pole. Zimmer, caught under the engine of the aircraft, sustained a fractured skull and died in the hospital a few hours after the accident Knox will re- cover. it was said tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
w. B. Alexander Critically III

Albany, May 30.-(Special,)-W. B. Alex amer. a pioneer citizen of Birmingham, but for recent years a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. is critically i'll here at the home of his son, T. H. Alexander, and his death is momentarily expected
 MT Alexander was stricken with paral- ysis late yesterday afternoon while walk ing on the street. and has never regained consciousness. During the early days of Birmingham MT. Alexander was one of it's most prosperous citizens, but lost a fortune in the panic of 1903, and later moved to Tennessee to make his home. spending his time in the development of the rich phosphate fields of Maury county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
DR. LUCKIE DESCRIBES
 WORK OF RED CROSS
By D. G. TINSLEY

pr. J. B. Luckie, formerly of Birming- ham, but for the past nine years of Pasadena, Cal, who is now a member of the medical corps of the United States army, with the rank of captain, was in the city yesterday en route to California.
 Dr. Luckie was active in organizing the first company of Red Cross sent to France, and explained the nature of the work and the duties of the men in this branch of the service
 While I do not underestimate the i'm portance of the soldier" he said T con- slider the Red Cross the most important every American could have, it's workings explained in detail so that the people could awaken to a realization of the su- preme importance of this branch.
 An ambulance company consists of 1l2 men who are known as litter bearers, a litter being what is used to carry the wounded from the field, five commits stoned officers and A noneommissioned officers, the latter including the camp cooks mechanics and the men who work on the automobiles. The American Red Cross wanted to put something in the nature of a company with military train ing to represent the United States in France. pr. Lockwood and myself there- upon took up public subscription from the wealthy people of Pasadena It re- quired $23,O00 to completely equip com pany and in 15 days we had raised S120OO of the required sum.
 EQUIPPED THE MEN
 This being before the United States entered the war we had to equip our own men with uniforms, and furnish our own ambuances. Automobile ambulances are now used entirely by the govern ment instead of the mule team ambu- lances heretofore used. These automo- piles are all white and are trucks fur nished with ambulance bodies each ac- commodating eight wounded soldiers We got F of these trucks.
 Each private is furnished with first aid outfits for dressing the wounded on the battlefield, these men working ir pairs, each pair having one litter They go to the firing line and pick up the wounded on the litter, one administering the first aid on the spot. The wounded are then taken to the field hospital which is located immediately behind the battle line and the seriously wounded after treatment there are removed tc the base hospital, which is located some miles to the rear, the less seriously wounded being retained at the field hos pital.
 We began the organization of one o1 these companies last November and com pleted our organization in February he continued, sthe reason for the long period in organizing being due to the fact that we were without any aid from the gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
l.. & N. Grants Increase Pay to 5000 ShOpmen Employed

Louisville, Ky, May 90-Wage increases involving approximately S1,920o00 year have been granted to over 5000 shopmen and foremen in the employ of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad, whose nine- hour day as reduced to eight, according to an announcement today.
 The pay of machinists and boilermen was increased from A to 4S cents an hour. Car repairmen, helpers and ap- prentices shared in the increase which ranges from 21s cents an hour to 1 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
THE: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 30.-Forecast for Ala be ma: Fair Thursday; showers at night or Friday north portion; fair in south; cooler Friday north portion.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday; showers at night or Friday north portion; fair in south; cooler in northwest portion Fri day.
 Florida: Fair Thursday and probably Friday.
 Mississippi: Fair Thursday, showers at night or Friday; cooler Friday.
 Tennessee Showers ThuBday, cooler west portion and at night in east portion; Friday probably showers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Catholics Show Patriotism

Washington, May S0.-Thousands of Catholics of Washington and nearby cities gathered before the Columbus me- morial statue on, the Union station plaza today to give public expression to their patriotism. Bishop Charles Warren Cur rier, bishop of Cuba. delivered the ad- dress. Earlier in the day Pontifical mass was celebrated at St Aloysus church by Bishop Shanan, rector of Catholic uni- versity Cardinal Gibbons, Chief Justice White and many other men prominent in church or official life attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
SOME YOUNG MEN
 OF MADISON COUNTY REFUSE ID REGISTER

Huntsville, May 3O,-(Special.) )-F'rom several precincts of Madison county are coming reports that numbers of young men between 21 and 31 years old have agreed among themselves that they need not register on June 5. About a third of the men of conscriptive age in one pre- cinct have made up their minds that they are not needed The county registrars have appealed to the newspapers to pub fish the law relating to registration and the penalty that will be. inflicted on those who fall to register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
To Build Model Mill

Raleigh, N. C.. May SO.-Plans of Mar shall Field & Co., of Chicago. will build a model cotton milling town four miles of Martinsville, Va, were an nounced today by George w. Fraker, manager for the company, at Spray, N. C.. The new town is to be called Ffeldale, and several thousand acres have been secured for it. It will be on the Norfolk and Western, and the Danville and West ern railroads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
SECRETARY M'ADOO AND HARDING TO
 VISIT BIRMINGHAM
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southwest and south with Mr. McAdoo, is performing splendid service in the bond campaign. Last week, he put in operation in Minneapolis a movement which resulted in the sale to 19,800 people of bor ds In the sum of s10,O000O0. Next Saturday night he will deliver an address in the interest of the bonds in New Haven and will be immediately followed by ex-President Taft. Monday, he speaks in Reading, and will leave there after to join the Secretary on the sec ond pilgrimage.
 The official announcement of the sec ond itinerary will probably be made to- morrow. Confirmation of details is with held, although at the office of the Sec retary it was declared that the facts outlined were "in all probability true, and might be published as a reliable sur misc"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
To Take Over Tobacco Trade

London. May So.-It is announced that owing to the shortage of shipping and the consequent necessity of economizing all available supplies of tobacco the board of trade will requisition and as- sume immediate control of all stocks of manufactured and unmanufactured to- bacco, including cigars cigarettes and snuff. The board will fix prices and reg ulate dealings, with the aim of limiting deliveries and sales to the scale of 1916 It is not intended, however, to impose any restrictions on the supply of tobacco to his majestys forces from overseas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
PEACE PROGRAMME OF AUSTRO-GERMAN
 SOCIALISTS NAMED
No Annexations and No War Indemnities Head List of Six Sections Out
 lined By Delegates

Stockholm, May 3O.-(Via London.) The peace programme of the Austrian and German delegates to the socialist conference to be held here as formu- lated in a group conference, provides for no annexations no indemnities and restriction of mechanical means which may be employed in maritime and air warfare
 SIX CHIEF POINTS
 The six chief points of the pro gramme are enumerated as follows:
 First: No annexations
 Second: No ind emnities.
 Third: The south Slavic lands and Austro- Hungarian crown lands to re- main in the dual monarchy. but soci- alists should support the efforts of their inhabitants to gain autonomy.
 Fourth: Finland and Russian Po- land to be independent states. The people of Galician to have autonomy under the sovereignty of Austria. Un- der this head the assertion is made that enduring solution of the Polish problem can be expected to be reached in the future by free agreements be- tween the two central powers and the independent state of Russian Poland.
 lllH 1beSIOTdtlOn or IfeeuOn OI commerce on land and sea, modified a- tion of the protectionist system, the establishment of international admin istration" for all maritime routes and interoceanic canals; internationally built and administered railways.
 Sixth-Return to the maritime prin- ciple established by the Paris peace treaty of 1856, especially regarding the prohibition of the capture or arming o1 merchantmen; abolishment of prize courts; reduction of the contraband list taking therefrom especially all raw ma terials for clothing or food; modifica- ton Of the rights of blockade and Ire striction of mechanical means which ma, be employed in maritime and air war. fare"
 FRIENDLY TO BELGIUM The delegates go on record as opposing the annexation of Belgium and declare themselves as being friendly to Servia's independence, which state, by Joining with Montenegro, can assure itself o1 an outlet to the sea-"
 They declare that the Balkan states should arrange their own internal affairs without outside interference. The future of Alsace and Lorraine is not mentioned,
 The Czech. Polish and Bosnian dele gates attended the group conference, but did not join In the programme. They will formulate their own programme later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Dav Observed in London

London, May 30--Two hundred woln- en members of the American colony in London met today at the Women s club in observance of Memorial day Lord Charnwood delivered an address on Lincoln. Lady Harcourt presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
SUBMARINE AND INVESTORS

That some of the devices perfected by highly competent inventors with intent to match and over-match the submarines have merit, is made evident by the fact that these inventors have had no diff ficulty In persuading men of means to finance their inventions. MT. Elmer Sparry, for instance, whose name mas been associated with an anti submarine device, has found cordial financial sup port in this city, not with any intent on the part of those who are aiding him to make profit, but because they have req son to believe that he with others is to contribute apparatus which by and by will greatly reduce, if it does not put an end to, the submarine warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Two Killed When Storm
 Strikes Near Cairo, III.

Cairo, H., May 30-Two persons were killed and at least 15 hurt more or less seriously, in a tornado that passed over Alexander county. north of Cairo tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
To Grant Safe Passage

London. May 30.-A Stockholm dis patch to Reuters says that the German government has announced that Swe- dish and Norwegian steamers now in British ports will have a safe passage home from July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
THE LOAN AND THE CROPS

The crops which will be harvested this summer will indirectly at least furnish the government with the means by which, in addition to taxation, the interest upon the liberty loan can be met and a sub- stantial sinking fund for it's liquidation can be provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
THE ONLY SECURITY

The United States government can offer no other security for the payment of principle and interest of the liberty loan than that which his based upon its re- sources and its credit. The people who are now beginning to subscribe many ml- lions to the liberty loan have no question about this security. Their hesitation has been due entirely to lack of experience, a condition of mind which is somewhat similar to that which characterized the American bankers or many of them when MT. Morgan undertook, on behalf of Great Britain and France, to furnish a credit of $500 000.000 to those two nations who acted In ioiut ca na citV that lima
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
LENDING TO THE GOVERNMENT

Not only are the people lending money to the government taking as evidence Of that debt liberty bonds, but some of the financial institutions and the great cor poratons are lending their leaders to the government, not grudgingly, but willingly An example of this was furnished yes terday by the action of the directors of the Lincoln National bank, one of the large New York banks Its president,
 Charles Elliot Warren, as member of the National Guard, was called upon for duty. Instead of grudgngly granting him leave of absence, the directors gave him
 indefinite leave on full salary, saying, as they did so, that they were proud of the opportunity in this way to serve the
 government in this time of crisis. Other financial institutions have gladly lent
 their leading executive officers to the
 government of this ime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
STREET NOMINATED

Washington, May S0.-(Special. )-Con- irming Age Herald dispatches of Mon- day President Wilson has appointed Thomas A. Street. Alabamian. associate justice of the Philippine supreme court.
 Washington, May 30.-(Special )-Dr. James Kenan of Selma sails tonight for New York for active service in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
RALLYING TO LIBERTY LOAN
By HOLLAND

New York, May S0.-(Special,)-None of those who are able to form good judg- ment respecting the floating of the lib- erty loan of $20O0, ,0O0,0O0, now has any doubt that it will be fully subscribed very likely over-subscribed. and that it will prove to be a popular loan.
 At one time there was some appehen- sion lest the loan to be some extent ig- nored by the American people Those who are recognized as leaders In the world of finance were persuaded that the loan would be fully subscribed, confident that the banks and bankers of the United States would make it good whatever the action of the American people might be- J. P. Morgan, however, is quoted by his friends as having never entertained the slightest doubt about the willingness of the American people to make this popu- lar loan; that is to say, to accept their fair share of the offering, as soon as ithey understood it.
 The attitude of the American people at first toward this loan was somewhat similar to that of many of the American bankers toward the first great financing proposition which was made to the United States on behalf of England and France. That involved the establishment here of credit of $50OO00, 600, although England and France were at first disposed to ask for as much as a billion. The peculiar feature of this proposition, which caused many of the bankers of the United States to hesitate about participating in it's f1nan- ing, was the desire that the loan be made upon the basis of the resources and credit of the two nations Great Britain and France-that is to say, without any collateral security.
 It entailed only a few words, put clear ly and with characteristic laconic pre- cision from J. F. Morgan. to persuade the bankers that the security was perfect. For the resources of Great Britain and France were stupendous, and MT. Morgan had personal knowledge of the magnitude of the financial strength of Great Britain, and that no matter how long the war
 lasted, or how heavy the drain upon those resources might be, Great Britain pos sessed them in abundance.
 Later credits established in the United States were based upon collateral secur- ity, but that was due chiefly to the be- lief that the operation would be cheaper, both for Great Britain and for France, If loans were based upon collateral se curfty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
North Carolina League
 Is Finally Disbanded

Charlotte, N. C., May 30.-The North Carolina Baseball league dsbanded for the season after todays game, be- cause of lack of interest due to the war. Asheville and Raleigh withdrew 10 days ago and the efforts of the remaining cities. Charlotte, Winston Salem, Greensboro and Durham to carry out the schedule failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
WAR REVENUE BILL
 NEARLY COMPLETE
 IN THE COMMITTEE
Chairman Simmons Expects to Introduce Redrafted Measure in Senate Mid
 dIe Next Week

Washington, May 30. --The war tax bill today assumed rough but nearly final form in the revision of the S1,S00, 900, ,O0C House measure by the Senate finance committee.
 After working all through the holiday with treasury experts, reca apitulating the committees revision, Chairman Simmons announced that as redrafted the esti- mated revenue to be brought in by the bill now totals s1, ,460 0OO, 900. A bill aggre- gating slightly above 1,5O0, COG. 600 now is generally expected.
 MINOR SCHEDULES
 the committee will take up minor tax schedules, having decided virtually all basic changes. Completion of the main revision work by Saturday is planned. A few more days will be required to make technical changes and Senator Simmons hopes to be able to introduce the re- drafted measure in the Senate by the middle of next week for immediate con- sideration. Present indications are for well as the democrats on the committee.
 On the basis of the committees work thus far, income excess profits, liquor. tobacco, special excise or consumption, and stamp taxes are the principal rev. enue sources. The committee has defin- itely cut out of the Housie bill tax levies aggregating s223, GOO, 900, and much more tentatively has been eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
BALFOUR'S PARTING MESSAGE

The parting message to the American people, which was delivered by MT. Bal four at the close of the last week was commonly spoken of in the financial dis trict as having been very timely It served to increase the confidence that De gan to be restored a few-days ago, and that is reflected in the action of the securities market.
 For what particularly impressed lead CTS in the financial district in MT Bal four's message, was the fact that he took issue with those who have been impatient. asserting that the government and the people have not yet awakened to the meaning of the war, and that we were making haste too slowly or not at all. Instead of that MT. Balfour, who IS known to be thoroughly informed re- specting our progress in the way of prep aration, spoke with satisfaction of 1t and apparently with some amazement that we have been able to do so much in five weeks time If that is his view, then It is believed to be the correct view, Justl- flying the confidence that in due time order, system and thorough organization will have been evolved out of the in- evitabe chaos which prevailed just after we joined the allies in the war with Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

It is observed that there is no longer serious apprehension that the harvest of this year will be inadequate for the needs of the American people, to say nothing of necessities of the allies. All the indi- cations provided weather conditions De favorable, are TOW regarded as pointing to crops that will be abundant, except that there may be some shortage In wheat. Some of the authorities are now apprehensive lest there be an over-pro- ductlon of food products. Some persons fear that there will be excessive produc- ton of potatoes. But the best Judgment is that it the crops which are harvested are for the most part of kind and quality which will enable them to be kept over winter then there is no danger of r-production