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

to be of high speed and 11O feet in length, insuring good seagoffiIg quaI- ities
 ULTIMATE COST LARGE
 The ultimate cost to the govern ment- of the ships ordered today will exceed by many millions the figures given for hull and machinery. It will cost $465,692 per ship to arm and equip the scouts and $5,337,S10 addi- tional for each battle cruiser.
 The plan for the three 42,000-ton dread naughts are not completed. At least two, possibly all three, will have to go to government yards, although that point has not been finally decided. In addi- ton considerable number of destroyers and submarines must be laid down at the yards, as the private plants are over- taxed with the work before them.
 STATEMENT OF DANIELS
 In a statement tonight, Secretary Dan iels said:
 The representatives of the navy de- partment are to have the right to require the contractors to employ at all times the maximum number of men that can be utilized to push the work and if suf- ficient force of mechanics can be ob- taired, it is hoped that the battle crui- sers may be finished in about three years.
 Under the agreement made, they will be finished at the earliest possible mo- ment. These immense ships are the l,,r bI1i1 in this country or in the world.
 CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS
 The chief characteristics of the scout cruisers are: Displacement 71O0 tons; speed, 35 knots; length, $50 feet; beam 55 feet; armament, eight 6-inch guns; four torpedo tubes and two 3-inch anti aircraft guns; complement, 330 Their high powered machinery installations are protected by light but efficient vertical and horizontal armor.
 The battle cruisers will have the follow ing main characteristics: Displacement, feet beam, 91 feet; armament, 10 14-incH guns; eight torpedo tubes; IS 5-inch guns. four 3-inch anti-arcraft guns and other guns of lesser calibre. Their higr power machinery installations are pro. tected by armor consistent with the de sign of these vessels.
 A new feature of both classes of yes. sels never before incorporated in any ships in a powerful military type will be their complete equipment for carrying launching and operating the largest size hydroplane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Body of Young Bride
 Recovered From Water
 Following Auto Accident

Mobile, March 15.-The body of the bride of two months of John Aldridge of Mobile, was recovered early this morn- ing from Halls Mill creek and brought to the city. She was thrown high in the air over the high iron railing of the bridge when the automobile driven by her husband crashed into the structure last midnight Her sister, Mrs. Montgomery, the latter's four-year-old daughter and the dead womans husband, also injured, are not seriously hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Mobile Egg Market Flooded
 and Producers Will Ship by Carloads to the North

Mobile, March 15.-The Gulf Coast Pro- duce exchange, a farmers organization, has perfected arrangements to ship eggs in carload lots from Mobile to the north- ern markets, according to announcement here today. Arrangements have been perfected as d result of the local market being overrun. The retail price of eggs ha IS fallen to 30 cents a dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
CITIZENSHIP RESTORED

Charles Lightner of Barbour county, who completed sentence in the peniten- tiary several years ago, was given his civil rights again in an order of Gov ernor Henderson Thursday. The order was issued on receipt of information that Lightner would make good citizen.
 Governor Henderson granted six months parole to Jerry Franklin of Montgomery county, who was convicted of larceny. Franklin's health is bad and physicians said they believed he would recover if he were given fresh air and t hn tr.nn larnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Sheriff Is Acauitted

Calhoun. Ga., March 15.-R. H. Land. sheriff of Gordon county, was acquitted here today of distributing liquor confis- cated under the prohibition law. Similar charges against former Superior Court Judge A. w. Fite were dismissed by or der of Judge Tarver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
VA VAL CONTRACT
 GREATEST N ALL
 HIS TOR Y IS MADE
Largest Single Order for Fighting Ships is Given to Private Concerns By Department Under Special Agreement to Rush Work to Com pletion - Ultimate Outlay Will Be
 Many Millions of Dollars

Washington March 15Contracs for what is believed be the largest single order for fighting craft given by nation were placed today by the navy department Private builders undertook four battle cruisers and six cruisers costing nearly $12000000 for hus and machinery
 pledged themselves to keep 70 cent of their forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Features for today:

Alcazar: Gladys Brockwell in "one Touch of Sin"
 Rialto: Mrs. Vernon Castle in ''Patria.' May Allison and Harold Lockwood in The Promise"
 Triangle; Enid Bennett in The Lit tie Brother"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
IN THE PICITURESANDO
Rx U. $. RYALL.

"Warning." heralded IS the IS 0 Call of Humanity" This film has ere ated a sensation wherever showh anu is claimed to be the most powerful picture sermon ever attempted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
ENID BENNETT AT
 THE TRIANGLE

Today is the last showing at the Triangle of "The Little Brother" with Enid Bennett.
 The picture play gives this young star full opportunity to display her versatile art. It is story pleasing in the extreme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Board Reports It Sees No Reason for Release of
 Dr. Gurganus
STATE TAX RECEIPTS
 BREAKING RECORDS
Payments in All Departments Run ming Far Ahead of Last Year With Exception of Polls-Mus-
 tering Officers Detailed
By FRED IT. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, March 15.-(Special.)-F'or the fourth time the state board of par dons has refused to recommend the parole of Dr. William Gurganus of Tuscaloosa county. who was convicted of complicity in the murder of W. B. Turner, pay master, near Lock r. and sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary- The board voted unanimously against the petition which was presented Tuesday. Dr. Cur ganus first effort for a parole was made December 8, 1914, the second December 14, 1914, and the third March IS, 1916.
 An appeal was made to the board of pardons Thursday for the release of Tom Yarbrough of Randolph county, who is serving 10 years in the penitentiary for the killing of his brother-in-law, Will Moore. He was convicted in the spring nf 1a1f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
MAKING FINANCIAL RECORD

Alabama seems to have started out dur ing the first six months of the fiscal year to beat all previous financial rec ords. Records of the state auditors department show that total tax collec- tions of the state treasury from October l, 1916, to March 15, 1917, were greater by s175, ,120. 93 than they were for the same period of 1916 and would have been still greater had as many poll taxes been paid this year as were paid last year.
 Total tax collections for the fiscal year of 1917 to March 15 are sS576, ,7S2. .S6, com pared with s3.401 661 .93 for the same pe- riod of 1916 Taxes for this year are divided as follows: General expenses of government, S1324, .29; support of pub lie schools S1, ,5S5, ,519. 32; pensions for Con- federate soldiers, $52S, 162,75; poll taxes, which will be used in support of public schools, $13s,9S7.50
 Tax collections through the same pe- riod of 1916 were divided as follows: Gen eral expenses, s1, ,22S, ,5e3 80; public schools, $1, ,470, ,0S3 66; Confederate pensions, $491,- O1S97; poll taxes, $211, ,995 30.
 Decrease in poll taxes in 1917 over 1916 mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
WHISPERING OFFICERS NAMED

Five officers of the United States army have been ordered to Montgomery al once to assist in the work of mastering out the Alabama National Guard, which is returning to Montgomery rom the Mex ican border now. Notice of the orders was received by the state military de- partment from the department of the east Thursday.
 Among the officers is Col John M. Jenkins, United States cavalry, who has been in immediate command of the Ala bama troops since the retirement of Brig. Gen. Charles R. Bricken, who returned to this state in December and became a judge of the court of appeals. The other officers are Lieut.. Col. Edward R. Schreiner of the medical corps, United States army Maj James L. Bevens, med ical corps, United States army; Capt William G. Gibson, Eleventh infantry, United States army and First Lieut.. Charles s. Little, Thirty-fifth infantry United States army. It is probable that these officers will be assisted by Lieut.. Col. William P. Screws, Fourth Alabama infantry, and Capt A. B. Kaempfer, United States army. Captain Kaempfer is captain-instructor of the Alabama Ma tional Guard with headquarters here, while Lieutenant Colonel Screws was se- nior mastering officer for the seate troops when they were received Into the federal service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Is,s!lI Ell E; 3;l[A& \

i."frs sn"sas Iss.s isi.esss ',fi,aiivn q throat from coughing. loosens the membrane. Cures Group. Bronchitis. Cough or Short, Hacking Cough. Allays the stranglinR WhoopinG Cough 25c at c.s stores-tzdvt.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
ANSWERS

Mdry O-fo ou win the bet. Douglas Fairbanks did appear in vaudeville in & sketch entitled "A Regular Business Man" He also played in .'The Pit" ''The Man of the Hour and "The Gentleman From Mississippi"
 1nquisitive-Robert Heron was born in New York April 12, 1894 That would make him going on g years. He was never on the speaking stage Was in The Birth of Nation" taking the part of one of the soldiers who was killed at the front. Name of next picture not announced
 Viola-Mary Pickford Is "A. Born in Toronto, Can. Appeared with Chauncey Olcott on the speaking stage and scored a great success in Belasco's ''The War rens of Virginia" She then went into motion pictures and now receives a wage of $lOOO0 per week and half of the prof it's. Amt that grand, Viola
 J. R. J.-Yes. Norma and Constance Talmadge are sisters. Norma is the older by five years. They appeared jointly once in ''The Missing Link" Carmel My CTS was ''The Girl'' in Love Sublime"
 Susle-H. B. Warner was born in Lon don, Eng, and educated at London col lege. He supported such stars as Tree Maude and Robertson Came to America as leading man for Eleanor Robson in "Salomy Jane.'' He last appeared as the stay in Wrath" the fourth episode or "The Seven Deadly Bins" His next pie ture will be Gods Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
Cash:
Bonds:

Alabama State bonds  
  Illinois Central bonds ponds ., . .
  Fessemer Coal Iron & Land Co., bonds Chicago R Paclfic bonds Dom1non or Sahaua  City Of Blrmnghani ponds Alabama Stee! ShlpDuldlng Co., bonds Monte valo Ailning % ponds
  . Louisville Nashville + R. Co bonds Provnce or Quepec p0nGs
  ...
 
 chicago AilWauKee ~ S Iau ponds Coast Mnntpeg ponds . Kansas Termlna bonds
   FroVince ponds southern Ky Co ponds Chicago Ky co ponds oTesn
  BONDS ID SECoftE u B. DEIOSlIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
NO APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED

Another day passed without the appoint ment of judge of the court of appeals as the successor of Judge John Pelham, deceased. Governor Henderson went fish ing Thursday and made no mention of the vacancy. As each day goes by per sons in public life believe the chances of William H. Sanford, the governors s advisor, become greater. They believe the governor is only waiting until MT Sanford can arrange to return to Mont gomery from New York, where he is gen. eral counsel for a life insurance com- pany before announcing the selection of Mr. Sanford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
HALEY AUBURN TRUSTEE

Paul Haley of Oakman as member of the board of trustees of the Ala bama Polytechnic institue at Auburn was made by the executive department Thursday. Mir Haley will represent the Tenth congressional district. which was created by the legislature in 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
TRIANON TO SHOW
 "WARNINGv

The Trianon announces that they have booked Dr. Parkhurst's film,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
PERSONALS

Miss Mabel Hit of Blocton Is the guest of Mrs. Elvee Falkner for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. V. o. Bishop have named their little son. William Bishop.
 G. w. Freeman of Montevallo is the guest of friends for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. E. W. Butler and chl- dren have returned to their home in Fayetteville after a visit to Mir. and Mrs. D. M Smith
 Miss Bertha Baxley yof Washington is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Baxley
 J. E. Stretch has been called to St. Louis by the death of his sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
RAILROAD CHANGES

c. H. Dege. Jr, for several years travelling freight agent of the South ern railway at Montgomery. has been ordered to duty in the Birmingham of- flee and B. W. Ingersoll who has been in the Birmingham office has been sent to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
STATEMENT Traders National Bank of Birmingham, March 5, 1917
 RESOURCES

Loans and discounts circulation
  Reserve pank Sundry resources 7,53626-
 Cash: $22g 5O535 With U Treasurer
 Total .ss5o
 Bonds:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
GROUP 3 BANKERS MEET

Mrs. G. H. Mathis of Gadsden field agent of the Alabama Bankers asso- citation. and Joseph A. McCord, gov ernor of the federal reserve bank of Atlanta, were chief speakers at the meeting of members of Group of the association at the Gay-Teague hotel Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mathis dealt chiefly with the impression which this state has made recently on other states through it's campaign for diversifica- tion and for advancement while MT. McCord's address was along lines of help which has been given to the south by the federal reserve banks.
 Other speakers on the programme were Alex E. Walker, state supern- tendent of banks; R. T. Goodwin, reg istrar of the farm loan bank of New Orleans. and G. c. Starther, state horti- culturist.
 Fifty-five members of Group at tended the meeting, which was pre- ceded by luncheon at the hotel. J. Kirk Jackson, vice president of the Exchange National bank, welcomed the visitors to Montgomery. while the re- sponse was made by Val Taylor of IJniontOwn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16
APPLICATIONS FOR PENSIONS

One hundred and thirty-five peti- tons for Confederate pensions or for reinstatement on the pension rolls were filed with the state pension con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-16

mission at the quarterly meeting Thursday. Consideration of the cases will continue throughout the week. Members of the pension commission are William L. Martin, attorney gen. eral; Dr. Thomas NJ Owen director of the department of archives and history, and Judge Charles E. Mccall chief examiner of public accounts.
 Members of the state board of law examiners are meeting here now for the purpose of grading papers of those who took the examination last month.
 NEW INCORPORATION
 Notice of the incorporation of the Mount Carmel Coal company of Cor dova, Walker county. has been re- ceived by the secretary of state. The company has an authorized capital of s200O and a paid-in capital of 5000. Those interested are Charles E. Rice, J. w. Moody and Charles J. Smith
 Because of the heavy demand for coal owners of small tracts of coal lands have found it profitable to min ne it. Even mines located several miles from railroads are profitable, the coal being moved to the railroads in wagons and motor tr1clxc
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
GERMAN TROOPS OCCUPY
ISLANDS IN GULF OF RIGA
Berlin Announces Capture of 2,40o
Prisoners-TWo Teuton De-
stroyers Sunk.

Petrograd, Oct. 1S.-The Russian
war office has completely lost touch
with the Russian forces on the Island
of Oesel, it was officially announced.
One German dreadnaught, which ran
into the Russian mine field defending
Oesel island on October l., struck a
mine, the statement adds. After the
explosion the warship made for the
coast and its ultimate fate is not
known.
Berlin, Oct. 1S.-German troops have
captured the Russian Island of Oesel,
in the Gulf of Riga. in its entirety,
it was officially announced by the Ger
man general staff.
Naval aircraft dropped bombs on
Pernau, Russian port on the Gulf
of Riga. Large fires were observed.
On the main fighting front in the
east there was a revival of activity.
The Russians attempted to advance,
but were driven back.
Berlin, Oct. 1.-THE Germans have
taken full possession of the main pOr-
ton of Oesel island at the entrance to
the Gulf OF Riga and have also occu-
pied the Islands of Runo and Abro in
the Gulf, of Riga, the war office re-
ports. The Russians have been iso-
lated on SvOrb peninsula and are Of
fering desperate resistance.
On Oesel island the Germans have
captured 2,400 prisoners, 80 guns, 81
machine guns and several airplanes,
the statement says. The essential
part of the Germans task on the is
land was accomplished in four days.
Petrograd, Oct. 1.-THE German
landing force on the Russian island of
Oesel is developing it's success, the
Russian war office announced, and the
TeutOns are being re-enforced with adj
ditional troops.
Two German rorpedO-bOats were
sunk, two others were damaged and
one Russian tOrpedo-boat went to the
bottom in an engagement on Sunday
in Soela sound, north of OeseI island,
the official statement announces.
The landing of the Germans has in
creased the exodus from Petrograd,
which has been noticeable since the
fall of Riga. Since Saturday the ticket
offices have been besieged, many per-
sons offering large premiums for
tickets. The situation is aggravated
by rumors. which were branded Off
cially as unfounded, that passenger
traffic will be stopped soon, in view
of the expected evacuation of govern
ment institutions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
7 IN AUTO KILLED BY TRAIN
Two Women, Four Children and Driver
Crushed to Death While Return
ina to Detroit From Drive.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 15.-Every occu-
pant of an automobile driven by Jo-
seph J. Pohl, were killed outright on
Sunday when the car was struck by a
Michigan Central passenger train at
Bartsig crossing, II miles north of De-
troit. The victims. seven in number,
are as follows: Joseph j. POhl, Mrs.
Joseph J. Pohl, Mrs. George Harvey
(Mr. Pohls sister,, Mary Pohl, one
year old, and Thomas Pohl, three years
old. children of Mr.. and Mrs. Pohl :;
Ralph Harvey, three years old, and
Helen Harvey, five years old, children
of Mrs. Harvey. All were residents
of Detroit. The party, which had left
Detroit earlier in the afternoon on a
trip to the country, was returning to
their home. The seven occupants of
the car were instantly killed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
AMERICANS DIE ON SHIP
Twenty Three Persons Persisted on
Unnamed Vessel Sunk by U-Boat
British Cruiser Destroyed.

London Oct. 16.-The British armed
mercantile cruiser Champagne has
been sunk, and the mine-sweeping
sloop Begonia is overdue and regarded
as lost, says an official statement.
Charles Gordon of Philadelphia is
the only survivor of a steamship tor
pedoed and sunk without warning by
a German submarine. Twenty-three
persons persisted, among them two
Americans, one of whom was named
Harvey Johnson.
One American was killed and a sec
ond seriously wounded by shell fire
from a German submarine against
their boats as they were leaving a
torpedoed steamer, it was announced
today.
The American killed was James
Fringer. Frank DonOghue was wound
ed. Two Englishmen, members of the
vessels crew, were also killed. Eight
persons in the boats were seriously
wounded. The name of the ship which
was torpedoed was not announced.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
u. S. LOAN AT HALFWAY MARK
Treasury Officials Estimate That $''
5oo,oo0,ooo Worth of Liberty
Bonds Have Been Subscribed.

Washington, Oct. 18.-TreasHy OH
cials believe the second Liberty roar
has reached the halfway mark OF 81
5OO!OOO.OO0. Official and unofficial re-
ports were so satisfactory that they
declared the $3,OOOO00,000 goal is
racticaIlv certain. with the maximum
amount of $4,000, 100000 possible.
Washington. Oct. 15.-The preslden'
last night proclaimed Wednesday, oc-
tober "a, as Liberty day" on thaI
day he will expect all communities 10
mite in a demonstration for the sec
ond Liberty loan. All federal GU
ployees are given a half-holiday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
HONDURANS KILL AMERICANS
sanquinary Strike Riots Reported by
Travellers From Central Ameri-
can Republic.

A Gulf Port Oct. 1S-Trops were
employed to quelL rioting of striking
dockworkers at several ports in Hon
duras recently. In fight between
stikers and soldiers at La Ceiba a
number on both sides were killed and
wounded. This Is the story of passen-
the Central American republic. They
also brought unconfirmed reports that
six Americans had been killed by strik-
ing native plantation workers near
Cuero. The local Honduran consulate
admits receiving unofficial reports that
Americans had been killed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
DIVER TORPEOOES
j. s. DESTROYER
DURING BATTLE
One Sailor Killed and Five 9th
erS Are Wounded.
DAMAGED SHIP REACHES PORT
Believed Submarine Made Its Escape
After Firing Missile-Vessel At
tackled While on Patrol Duty
in the War Zone.

Washington, Oct. 1S-An American
destroyer on patrol duty in the war
zone was torpedoed on Tuesday. One
man was killed and five wounded. The
boat managed to make port in spite of
severe damage.
Vice Admiral Sims cabled a brief re-
port of the incident to the navy depart
ment on Wednesday. He gave no de-
tails, but it is assumed the U-bOat
made its escape after firing torpedo.
Gunner Blown Overheard.
A gunner's mate, Osmond Kelly In
gram, was the man killed He was
blown overheard by the explosion.
The casualties were officially an
nounced as follows:
The Dead
Osmond Kelly Ingram, gunner's
mate, body not recovered Kelly's
mother Mrs. Betty Ingram, lives at
Pratt City, Ala.
The Injured.
Herman Fl. Pankratz, gunners mate,
ST. Louis.
William K. Merritt, seaman, New
York city.
Frank w. Kruse, fireman, Toledo.
Patrick Rutledge, oiler New York
city.
William Seimer, fireman. Dundas,
MINI.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-10-24
IOWA VETS LEAD DRYS 5000
Result of States Prohibition Election
Is Still in Doubt-Fifty-One Pre-
cincts Still Out.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 1S.-The result
of Iowa's prohibition election is still
in doubt, returns show lead for the
antiprohibition faction of about 5000.
Fifty-one scattering precincts are yet
TO be heard from, the vote standing
21O,O49 against and 206,659 for the
constitutional amendment. Leaders of
neither faction are claiming victory,
and it is possible later reports may re-
verse the situation, and an official re-
count would be necessary to determine
the results.
A victory for the vets would not
mean the Immediate legal sale of liquor
until the statutory provision under
which the state is now dry is repealed.