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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-25
ALASKA HaEWS ITEasS
 AND TOWN TOPICS

John Hocm left upon the Victoria yesterday for Golovin Bay en route to Dime creek.
 The Eskimo Gold Dredging Cos machine on Solomon river closed down for the season yesterday.
 To-Night FAREWELL DNN1l2, Eagle Hall, g 2. NJ. Gentlemen $1. i.a,i!c, Free.
 The Uktuw,E arI,g1 from King Island yesterday and anchored il tho roadstcaa
 The Anderson dradge on Center. creek closed down yesterday. Ex- cess of frost on Tuesday night made this suspension of work necessary. FOR SALE OR KENT:~-Thc Cali
 fornia House, Front Street. See
 Mrs. Casey.
 The Silver Wave WIS taken out of the water yesterday and skiddcd up to it's wGy3 for the winter on the Sandspit.
 William King is now making ar engagements for his winter supplies to operate on the Second Beach again this winter.
 Take your Lunch and Dinner at the Board of Trade Lunch Counter, only soc.
 The Umatilla, according to dis patch received yesterday by Frank O'Connor will arrive this morning at seven o'clock. Jensen and Son who will operate the Happy Thought claim during the winter came to Nome yesterday after supplies for their camp on the Second Beach.
 Pioneer Igloo Hotel. Rooms soc, and up. Large Reading Room for guests. Mrs. Jno Monohan, Prop.
 The Flyer arrived up from Solo  mon yesterday and immediately went to the Sandaptt off River street and near the old dog pound where teams and tackle were requsitiongd to tow it up to it's winter quarters. Andy Olson intends to do con siderable prospecting on the subma- rine this winter. After the close Of navigation he intends to sink a shaft for that purpose on the ground adjoining which he ope- rated this summer
 TO-NiGht F. o. F.. 17 Annual Farewell Dance. Adm: Gentlemen $1 .OO. Ladies Free.
 Lars GunGcrson got away on the Victoria yesterday for Golovin Bay where he will make connections with some means of travel to Dime creek. Another Koyukcr who got away is Hans Larson. He is in the reindeer business and is making progress in that industry.
 The Glacier dredge crew arrived in town yesterday, They could have opor;ted longer on the creek but on Saturday a part of the ma chincry broke down and they de- cidcd that it was too late to begin repairs 50 the machine was shut down for the season.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-25

R. A. Carroll, agent for t"e AL
 aska Steamship Co, is confident
 that he vii get away the Victoria
 on Friday nighj The Victoria lctt here for GoloV1n at which plao" the steamer arrived at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. There are only about one hundred and fifty barrels of fish to b. loaded there and then the steamer will put oIt to St. Mi chaels. There are couple hund- red ton have to be unloadcd aud about fifty tons of machinery taken on so that the Victoria ought to ar rive with good luck here on Friday somewhat early. The matilla is expected 10 get away the same time.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-25

Pioneer EGloo Hotel. Rooms S2.oG X $500 per week and up. 50 cents per night. Housekeeping AparJ- ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
WONDER PICTURE
 AT THE ALCAzAR

When you set out to describe the at-
 fractions of the University wonder picture, twenty Thousand Leagues
 Under the Sea-" you will find such q long list-all Paramount attractions that in justice to them all you honestly don't know where to begin. There are thrills, scientific interest and beauty of scene all playing for your attention and printed space. The press agents of the picture have left more than half untold.
 Just now whom the activities of the German U-boats are making heavy de- mands upon the telegraph editor and newspaper readers perhaps the interest of the spectator of this Verne adapta- tion is divided between the deep sea revelations and the maneuverlng or
 Captain Nemo's vengeance shop "Nau- illus"
 Certainly one gets a decided quiver in his spinal marrow on seeing real live octupus grap the daring pearl diver in its tentacles, and suspense is high until he is rescued at the hands of a helmeted diver armed with an aX Then there are sharks-schools or them-weaving their sinuous paths be- fore the great window from which the Williamsons accomplished their photo graphic feats. They are bloodthlrsty fellows and the sight of them sends a chill through the submarine hunters who are less confident than the fearless Captain Memo.
 This film production which has been heralded in New York and Chicago as the moving picture triumph of the age, will come to the Alcanar theatre, Com mencing May 20, for one week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At LOew's Bijou

A bill of unusual merit is the offering today at Loew's new Bijou, and thou- sands of patrons of this beautiful play house have been delighted with the of fering. The big feature act "Shot at Sunrise a corking comedy sketch of much originality and splendidly acted, is the hit of the bill. The sketch is staged in a fine fashion and the comedy is played in a superb way. It is the sort of playlet that fits anywhere, and it is one of the best laugh winners on the circuit. Hundreds of excellent acrobatic acts have been seen in Birmingham, but none better than the contribution of the Bell Thazer Brothers, who are really re- markable equlibrists
 Kitty Flynn, The Enchantress of Rag time Ally,'' made hit with catchy songs. Billy Glason, versatile young man with a fine repertoire of original songs and a comedy satire on the New York dude. and the Tanean Brothers in a blaclface musical act, with songs ana sayings, are quite acceptable. Treason is the fea- ture motion picture and is right up to the standard of Loews Bijou pictures, and the comedy and news reels are all good.
 The new show for Thursday will be headed by the Wedding Party" a minia- ture musical comedy with pretty girls. four other acts and new pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
SOUTHERN BAPT|STS ARE GATHERING FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION

New Orleans, May 15.-Hundreds of Baptist ministers and laymen were ar irving from all parts of the south to- night to attend the annual convention of the denomination which opens here to- morrow and will continue until May p. Business meetings preliminary to the convention were held today and tonight
 by various affiliated organizations
 boards and committees.
 About 200 delegates and officers this afternoon attended the baseball game between New Orleans and Birmingham as guests of President Heinemann of the local club.
 Among matters to be presented to the convention for consideration will be a proposition for sonslidatn the hme and foreign mission boards and the Sunday school board. which has been the subject of much debate at several previous con- ventions. A minority report, it was stated, also will be presented from the committee on this question. New ques- tions to be submitted include a pro posal to institute a new system of fi- nance in handling the conventions work. and proposition to establish in New Orleans 8 training school for home and foreign missionaries. In connection with the latter project IS a plan 10 raise
 s25, GOO year for 25 years for conduct ing an aggressive Baptist evangelical and missionary campaign in New Orleans I in which student missionaries In the school could obtain practical experience. | Early in the opening session tomorrow,
 officers for the ensuing year will be
 chosen. Dr. Lansing Burrows of Ameri-
 GUS, Ga, has announced his intention
 of retiring as president of the convention.
 Among those mentioned by delegates for
 the presidency were: Dr. W. w. Lan-
 drum Louisville, Ky; s. P. Brooks, pres- 1 ident Baylor university, Austin, Tex; J. 1 G. Stilcap. Oklahoma City and Dr. John
 D. Nell, Athens. Ga
 1 The convention sermon tomorrow night
 will be delivered by Rev. c. w. Duke, 1 Tampa, Fla.
 1 About 40 members of the Southern Bap-
 tist Press association were the guests
 tonight at banquet given by the New Orleans Press club At a meeting pre-
 ceding the banquet. members of the Press association discussed paper prices and
 supplies and appointed committee to
 investigate the feasibility of a plan for
 the Southern Baptist publications. num-
 bering about 60. to purchase paper | through a central agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
RAILROAD OWNERS
 CALLED ID MEET
Warfield Explains Plan to Perfect an Organization
 in Baltimore

Baltimore. May 15.-(Special,)-A confer- ence of owners of bonds and stocks of the railroads of the country has been called to meet in Baltimore at the Hotel Emerson May 23, at Il o'clock
 Owners of railroad securities from vari- ous sections of the country have stgni- lied their intention to be present and the question of the organization of those rep 1 resenting millions of dollars invested in the railroads of the country into an as- sociation will be considered.
 The call for the conference says: "The credit of the railroads has apparently not been sufficiently maintained to enable them to economically finance their re- quirements in times of peace, much less now when upon their efficiency largely depends the successful outcome of the war in which the United States has be- come so vital a factor"
 $. Davies Warfield has issued the call Tor this conference as an owner of rafi- road securities. A southerner, he has interested himself in various organizations for the development of the south, agri- culturally and industrially. He is presi- dent of the Continental Trust company of Baltimore and chairman of the board of directors of the Seaboard Air Line Railway company. When seen In regard to the conference, MT. Warfield said: The call for this meeting is the out growth of conferences among owners of the securities of various railroad com panies and who reside in different sec tions of the United States. Great ques- tions are now at issue In this country.
 Some of them are of considerable mo- ment to the railroads, consequently to those who own their securities. Those charged with the responsibility of decid- ing questions affecting the railroads want all the light they can get in the settle- ment of such questions.
 There is the interstate commerce com mission and the state commissions who represent the public; there is the com mittee of railway executives, trunk line associations and organizations and com mittees of those who actually operate and manage the railroads; there are or ganiza tions of bankers who sell railroad securities to the public, like the invest ment bankers association. But there is no general organization of those who have their money in the bonds and stock of the railroads, and who have made possible the development of the country through the development Of the railroads
 "The railroad presidents of the country have ably presented to the interstate commerce commission the effect of the great increase in cost of every element entering into the equipment and opera tons of the railroads. The conference will decide whether it is desirable for in- vestors in railroad bonds and stocks to ask the commission to be heard on rail- road credit; it's bearing on securities and future railroad financing, and the importance of maintaining the credit of the arteries of the nation.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
DEBATE ON REVENUE BILL COMES ID END
 IN THE LOWER HOUSE
Democratic Leader Kitchin Predicts Vote by Satur- day-Flood of Amend
 ments Are Expected

Washington May 15.-General debate on the $l,soo.OooOO0 war revenue bill closed tonight after five days of discussion. and Democratic Leader Kitchin predicted a Ilral vote would be reached sometime Saturday.
 The bill will be opened to amendment tomorrow under the five minute speech rule and a flood of proposed changes probably will be offered. Representatives Johnson of North Dakota, Mondel of wyoming and Mondell of North Dakota spoke against the proposal, declaring it unfair to publishers generally. Represen- tative Johnson proposed a substitute plan to tax newspapers a flat rate of 5 per cent on their advertising returns. Rep resentative Mondell declared the proposed rates would make it impossible for maga- zines and newspapers to maintain their present general circulation. Representative Young said that if the government would pay for the free ad- vertising given by newspapers the pa pers could afford to pay first-class mail rates.
 Representative Lunn of New York as- sailed the bill as inequitable, particu- larly in regard to the excess profits tax section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Idle Negroes in East Will
 Be Placed on Ships Which
 Will Run U-BOat Zones

New York, May 15.-More than 5000 men not now employed but available Tor sea duty as firemen and deck been found and listed by government investigators in New York city, it was learned today. Each man has been noti- fled he may be called upon at any time to man ships the government ii making ready to beat the submarine menace.
 Southern negroes are taking the place of discharged Germans on many American ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
NEW HARROUN CAR / ON EXHIBITION HERE
Financial Representative Ot Motors Corporation Will
 Give Inside Information

Burton Smith of Detroit financial rep resentative of the Harroun Motors cor poration, is in the city and is registered at the Tutwiler. He is presenting the new Harroun car which can be seen at the local distributors, the D w. Young Motor Car company, at 29OS First avenue where MT. Smith will give all information to any enc desiring to buy stock in the Harroun Motors corporation.
 In speaking of the new car, MT. smith said: When the good people Of this city see the new Harroun car they will be surprised to find what wonderful,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Alabama National Guard Not to Be Recruited to
 War Strength, Says Order

Montgomery May 15.-(Special.) )-Orders cancelling previous orders for the re- cruitment of the Alabama National Guard to war strength came to brigade head quarters from the southeastern depart ment Tuesday evening. It was explained that the war departments order for the recruiting to full war strength applied only to the regular army.
 The National Guard has been ordered to recruit to full peace strength and many companies In Alabama need men because of releases for expiration of en- listments and because of dependents.
 Another order Tuesday permits the Ma tional Guard to receive illiterates In the past, persons who could not read and write were barred, but the new or der means that the army will attempt to teach men so they may read and write and handle signals of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Persons Volunteering to Become Registrars Must
 Communicate With Sheriff

Washington, May 15.-Persons volunteer ing to act without compensation as reg istrars under the selective draft bill were requested in a war department statement tonight to communicate direct with the sheriff or mayor of their home jurisdic- ton. The department has been flooded case have to be referred back to local authorities.
 The statement announced that the pay of registrars not volunteering would be S4 day. but that compensation for the registration day only will be allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
At The Lyric

Capacity houses at every performance have been the rule at the Lyric this week and a splendid bill has delighted the large audiences. Max Bloom has lost none of his popularity and his new addition to "The Sunnyslde of Broadway" Is more mirthful than ever
 MT. Bloom is one of the best musical comedy comedians and he has lost none of his ability to make the most of 8 comic situation. Attractive specialties are presented by Alice Sher. Jack Cagwin, Ralph Creedon, Connie Craven and others, assisted by a chorus.
 Knapp and Cornelia are a versatile pair. They not only do a little of everything, but they do everything well. They are ecrobats, singers, dancers and comedians.
 Lerner and Ward in Songs and Smiles sing their way into favor with a grand opera burlesque.
 The Elrey sisters dance so well on skates that they easily take first rank in this form of entertainment. They present a pleasing appearance and dress attractively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

Everything is in readiness for the Ugly Brothers minstrel entertainment, whict will be presented at the Jefferson theatre on Thursday, May 24, under the auspices of the "Dokeys." Several dress rehearsals have been held in order that the show when presented at the Jefferson will have the go and finish of professional enter tainment.
 Among the large cast taking part in the minstrels are number of the lead ing vocalists and musicians of the city and on the programme are number of entertaining specialties, including patri- otic finale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
BACK TO THE BANKS
THE QUESTION OF INITIATION

While the members of the federal re- serve board at Washington and many bankers are urging care lest the ten dency to imitation be too strong to resist, nevertheless Secretary McAdoo is be- iieved to have within his power an excel- lent means of preventing undue infla- tion.
 For leading financiers say that if he puts out new loans too rapidly, imitation will inevitably follow, whereas if he of fers and markets loans at long intervals, that tendency can be easily combated. l. is difficult question to decide where business prosperity that is healthful ends and imitation begins. Prudent and skill ful administration of the handling of the leans and wise perfecting or revenue measures, it is believed will make it easy and wisely to stimulate business so that it will be capable of responding to any cal of the government without such stimula- ton as would lead to imitation, which would surely in due time cause serious and perhaps disastrous collapse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16

sturdy, popular price car Ray Harroun is offering to the public. This small car with the big car specifications, has been the sensation of the big automobile shows in New York, Boston and Chicago, and is bound to interest the people of this com munity as it is well suited to the rugged topography of the country, which requires a well made car with plenty of power.
 The demon strations made by the car, that is on exhibition here, while being tested in Calfornas mountainous coun- try, really surprised Ray Harroun, the builder, by it's wonderful efficiency and motor power as it developed 45-horse- power under very trying conditions.
 That the public realizes a new car of exceptional value has entered the field is shown by the fact that although the Harrouny Motors corporation was organ ized last September, the organization to- day, after eight months existence, is in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Situation in Russia
 Chaotic, But Is Not
 Hopeless, Says Report
tcontinued from Page one)

ters last week that we were on the eve of catastrophe. It was useless for me to remain when my. orders were annulled by other organizations. There is dis pleasure among all the commanders at the interefrence of certain organizations in their work. The crisis has placed the government in a position from which there is no exit. but I trust that with my resignation the crisis will pass"
 M. Tseretelli, adopting 8 new tone in his address to the council of workmen' s and soldiers delegates yesterday, com mented upon the mistaken ideas held by the soldiers. "They believe" he said, that an advance at the front carries with it the idea of imperialism and so refuse to budge from the trenches. They misunderstood the whole idea of peace. To them the struggle for peace and the moment to begin negotiations mean the same thing. It is possible to conclude peace on the front. Germany has trans ferred most of her troops to the western front. It is our duty to prevent this.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
$20O,0OO Given Anonom0usly to War Widows and Orphans Fund Through MT. Balf0ur

New York, May 15.-J. P. Morgan & Co.,. announced today that they had received a check for s200,0OO to be handed to Ar thur J. Balfour. head of the British war mission to the United States. with a re- quest that the money be invested for the benefit of the war widows and orphans of England and Scotland. The contribu- ton is given in Towing memory of the ate MT. and Mrs. D. Willis James of this city.'
 MT. James was for many years head of the firm of Phelps, James and company of London and Phelps, Dodge and com pany of New York.
 The identity of tho donor was not dis closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
More Registrars From
 Rural Districts Needed

The board of registrars under the new conscription act are asking for volun- teers from the rural districts of the coun- ty. The board points out that the fact that this is a patriotic duty and request
 that those who feel competent to do this duty in the rural districts will make application at once.
 Application should be made to Sheriff Thomas J. Batson, giving name, age, postoffice address, precinct number and such other information as to qualifica- tions as may be deemed necessary in order that they may be quickly located when needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
GERMAN PREMIER
 REFUSES TO DISCUSS
 PEACE PROGRAMME
tContinued from Ps~e One,

so good since the beginning of the war. The enemy in the west, despite his ter rible losses, cannot break through. OuI U-boats are opera ting with increasing success. 1 won't use any fine words about them; the deeds of our U-boat men speak for themselves. I think even the neutrals will recognize that.
 "So far as compatible with our duty toward our own people, who come first, we take into account the interests of the neutral states. The concessions which we have made to them are not empty promises. It is the case in regard to our frontier neghbors, ,, Holland and Scandinavia, S& well as those states, which on account of their geographical position, are especially greatly exposed to enemy pressure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Pythian Delegation
 Leaves for Montgomery

A large delegation of local Pythians left this morning for Montgomery to at tend the annual meeting of the grand lodge Knights of Pythias. Included in the delegation were Past Grand Chancel- lors, Alex Garber, B. Clay Jones, Her man Beck, and Graham Perdue. Among the other delegates were Hugo l.. Black, w. T. Parker. John A. Fisher, Allen Holt, Dr. F. M. James, J. M. Jones, Jr, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Commencement at Normal

Huntsville,s May 15.-(Special.)- )-Between 80 and 90 students will graduate at the annual commencement of the Agricultu ral and Mechanical college for negroes at Normal, the week of May 27, out of a class of 100 The exercises will begin Thursday May 24. with the anual con- tests of the Dixie and Browning liter ary societies. On the following Sunday, the commencement sermon will be de- livered by Dr. J. G. McAllister of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Louisville.
 Teeth on the lower blade of new shears enable them to grip heavy materials firmly and cut them smoothly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Foreign Bank Takes Bonds

New York. May 15.-The New York agency of the Banco di Napoli, Italy, has sub scribed $5OO,OOO to the liberty loan, it was announced today As far as known this is the first subscription to the loan by foreign institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 15.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair, slightly warmer Wednesday; Thursday fair.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day, moderately warm.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Wednes- day and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
Recruiting Shows Increase

Washington May 15.-Army recruiting swung upward again yesterday with 22SS men accepted, making total of 69,7A since April l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-16
IlO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

Experienced alderman wanted to sell automobile stock in this city and vi- cinity. Apply at once to ID. w. Young Motor Car Co.,, 23OS 1st ave.