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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Youngest Bond Buyer in State Lives in Troy;
 Citizens Doing "Bit"

Troy, June 14-(SpeciaL )-Troy claims the honor of having the youngest bond holder in Alabama, or in the south, as a citizen-to- o-be He is the few days old baby boy of MT. and Mrs. Druid H. Conrad of this city. He is the grandson of MT. and Mrs. w. II. Brantley and is named for his maternal grandfather, William Brant- ley He has made application for a $100 liberty bond.
 Troy is certainly doing her bit in re- gard to the purchase of liberty bonds. The sum already spent in Troy for the bonds would amount to almost $100,000, and the interest is growing. The Knights of Pythias has just voted to spend $200 in the purchase of the bonds. Among the young boys who have bought $l00 bonds are Sam and Edwin Murphree, Willie Fnlay and Charlie Skipper.
 On July an election will be held to vote on a special school tax of 20 cents cn the dollar for 10-year taxation. The election was granted after the commits sioners' court had been pettioned to that effect.
 County Solicitor Charles Brannen and Mrs. Brannen were painfully hurt this morning in an automobile accident on the Troy Montgomery road near Banner, when on turning a sharp curve their runabout turned turtle. Mrs. Brannen, formerly Miss Annette Murphree, was thrown through the windshield and MT. Bremen was pinned under the car. 1t was sometime before another car, coming from Florida, arrived and aided in res cuing MT Bremen. A troy car returning from Montgomery carried them to Banner, where they received medical attention They were both badly cut and bruised but were able to return to Trow on the train late this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Destruction of Liquor
 at Girard Is Upheld
 in Decision of Court

Montgomery June 14.-(Special.) Alabama's victory over the Girard liquor dealers was made complete Thursday when the supreme court af- firmed the decision of the Russell cir cult court in ordering the destruc- tion of small stores of liquor seized from C. P. Porter, C. H. Jones and E. Himmelweit. However, the decision merely affirmed something that had already been done as the liquor was poured into the Chattahoochee river several months ago by consent of those from whom it was taken.
 The supreme court split four and three on the decision. Chief Justice Anderson and Justices Mayield and Somerville voting to reverse the lower court and Justices Mcclellan, Thomas, Sayre and Gardner supporting the or der
 Every bottle of liquor seized in the notorious raids of last year has been destroyed with the exception of that stolen from the state warehouse where the supplies were stored after they were seized Estimates are that the liquor destroyed had wholesale value of between $500. 0.000 and s400,000 and retail blind tiger' value of more than $1,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, June 14.-(Special.) Joe cisions handed down by the supreme court Thursday follow:
 Mcclellan, J.--Ex parte R. '. smith, petition for certiorari to the court of appeals; writ denied
 c. D. Harrison vs. Corine Harrison, ap- peal from Tallapoosa circuit court; al firmed.
 J. M. Tingle ct al. vs. the state, ap- peal from Winston circuit court; af- tirmed.
 Ex parte Shannon King, petition for cert.orari to the court oI appeals; writ denied. ne
 w. F. Covington & Co. vs. Marvin Sewell, pro ami, appeal from Cherokee circuit court; affirmed.
 National Order Mosaic Templars, etc., ys. Ruthy Llle, appeal from Morgan Law and IGuuity court, reversed and re- manded.
 J. K. Stone vs. Davenport Brothers, ct als. appeal from Marshall circuit codrt; reversed and rendered.
 May6eid, J.-DoIhan National bank ct al. vs Moore Handley Hardware com pany ct al, appeal from Houston chan cery court; affirmed.
 lLX DarIe Mllcnell NcnSl PCeAtiOh AoA certiorari to the court of appeals; writ denied.
 Sayre. J-Palmer Terrace Realty com pany vs billiard Scurlark, appeal from j eft erson chancery court, le sed ana remanded.
 W. s. Crabtree vs. J. c. Street, appeal from Clay county court; reversed ana remanded.
 Volley Glover vs. the state, appeal rom
 ,;t a ffIrfnad
 Frank B. Gurley ct al vs. Ida T. Busn- nell. appeal from Madison circuit court; affirmed.
 Somerville, J-N. F. Thompson vs. Nor gan l.. Brown, appeal from Jenerson chancery court; affirmed
 e. P. Porter and c. H. Jones, vs. state, appeal from Russell circuit court at- firmed.
 E. Himmelweit vs. state; appeal rom Russell circuit court; affirmed.
 Gardner J.-Mayer Bros. vs M. A. Gewin, appeal from Hale law and equity court; affirmed.
 City of Birmingham vs. w. H. Graves, appeal from Jefferson chancery court; re- versed and remanded.
 P. M. Edwards ct al. vs. Alabama Penny Prudential Savings bank, ct al; ap- firmed
 Elk parte Empire Clothing company, pe- ttion for certiorari to the court of ap- peals; writ denied.
 Thomas, J.-Harry Gill vs. Anna S More, ct al, appeal from Mobile law and equity court; affirmed.
 Eva C. Marsh vs. Mutual Life Insur. ance company, appeal from Coffee circuit court; affirmed
 Ex parte Eva c. Marsh, application for mandamus writ of mandamus denied
 Mary Barrett ct al vs. H. M. Kaigler trustee, etc, appeal from Barbour circuit court; affirmed.
 Per Curiam Ex parte K. M. Brown, pc ti Son for certriorari to the court of ap peals; certiorari denied
 Rulings on applications for rehearing
 George w. Cook vs. Riley Kelly, ct al. appeal from Monroe law and equity court application overruled and opinion modi- fled.
 Clinton Mining company vs. Sam Brad ford. appeal from Birmingham city court application overruled.
 Republic Iron and Steel company vs Sid Mclaughlin, appeal from Bessemel city court; application overruled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Prohibition Feature of War Tax Measure Is
 Made Much Stronger

Washington. June 14.-A prohibitory tax on foodstuffs used in making dis titled beverages, tentatively agreed to last week by the Senate finance com- mittee, was stillAfurther increased to- day and then was formally written into the war tax bill. The new rate is $60 per 100 pounds instead of $20 per bushel and representatives of the dis tillers declare it unquestionably would be effective in forcing suspension of the distilling industry. The section as approved also prohibits importation of distilled beverages.
 Other liquor tax increases were ap- proved by the committee virtually without change from the House sched- ules. The manufacturers tax of per cent on athletic goods. cameras, pat ent medicines, perfumeries and cos metics was reduced to 2 per cent and a substitute tax on scalpers' sale of tickets was adopted. making the rate from 5 to 50 per cent instead of 50 per cent flat.
 Tomorrow the troublesome income, excess profits and publishers taxes will be taken up. The committee now hopes to present the redrafted bill in the Senate early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
State Board of Pharmacy
 to Meet in Tuscaloosa

Selma, June 14-(Special)-E. P Gait secretary of the state board of pharm- acy, leaves Sunday for Tuscaloosa, where the board will hold it's quarterly exam ination for those applying for licenses as pharmacists. The examinations will open Monday, June 1s and continue through Thursday, June 20
 Three prominent Selma negroes left Thursday for Fort Des Moines, la, to en- ter the officers training camp. They were Prof. w. H. Dnkins, former dean of Selma university; C. J. Adams and Rev. J. R. Jessel, pastor of the Congregational church, who will enter the service as a chaplain.
 The services of colored woman, as canning agent, to work among the colored women of the city, have been secured through appropriation from the state edu- cational department. Three clubs have been organized, one at Knox academy. one at Selma university and one in East Selma, where products are being canned and preserved.
 The marriage of Miss Mae Holston daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Holston, and MT. Edward Reynolds was solemn ized Thursday morning lat the home ot the brides parents on Lamar avenue small wedding party attended them After a motor honeymoon through the mountains of Tennessee MT. and Mrs. Reynolds will return to Selma. where the groom is a popular employe of the Selma garage.
 Wallace McMonnies, general correspond ing secretary of the American Jersey Cat tie club of New York, will be in Selma June 15 and will speak on the important subject of "Dairying,'' at the courthouse Friday evening at 8 o'clock. MT. Me Monnies will speak at Stafford at 9:30 O clock in the morning and at Marion Junction at D. m., coming to Selma in the evening He is one of the foremost .dairying authorities in the country and there should be a full house to gree. him at his engagement here. Selma "Eaymakers' will hold jollif- cation meeting at the Dallac club Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
MISSION
 BINDS FRIENDSHIP
Visit of Italian Diplomats Clements Loyalty and
 Patriotism

Birminghams distinguished visitors, the royal Italian mission, to a man seemed to think that Birmingham was a great city. and unquestionably populated with great people, according to their state ments In speeches made here Wednesday night But the Italian officials were no more impressed with Birmingham than Birmingham was with them.
 They made a decided hit in the Magic City, and their people who live here among Birmingham citizens were boosted considerably by their visit. so loyal were they, so very patriotic. and so absolutely pleased with Birmingham's reception of the distinguished sons of their native land.
 If the Italian mission did nothing more than to cement the friendship between local Italians and Americans, their brothers in peace, and their brothers now in war; 8 great good has undoubtedly been accomplished, and there is no doubt whatever but that this thing was accom- plished.
 When General Wood was here on Reg istration Day, the disappointment of local Italians was keen. when the news came that their countrymen, in America. representing the kingdom of Italy. would not be able to be Birminghan's joint guests with General Wood, for they had planned for their reception in great style But they never faltered in their patriot ism, and participated in the celebration, augmenting the parade by at least 20oo, and made an exhibition that attracted much favorable comment, and an express sion of appreciation from Gen. Leonard Wood, as they marched In review before him.
 And when their great mon from home came to Birmingham. Birmingham re- ciprocated and entertained them In great style. to the satisfaction of all Italians, and the unmistakable delight of the mem bers of the royal Italian mission. The proper spirit was shown on both sides, and therefore a better feeling, and 1t was always good, now exists. Italians of Birmingham were congratulated yester- day. and they in turn congratulated Bir- mingham citizens, the whole affair being more of love feast than B. reception of state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
CHAMBER ORGANIZED
 IN PICKENS COUNTY

Gordo in Pickens county, has proflted by the work of Chairman Murray Browns committee which visited Pickens county a few weeks since, when County Cham Der of Commerce was formed, according to a letter to local headquarters of the food preparedness campaign, which states that that county has organized her branch chamber in Gordo. Enthusiasm runs high and the interest is showing results in food conservation and market ing plans.
 President J. R. Moore thanks the local committee for the valuable aid given them and prophecies great good for his county as a result of the food campaign. He states that their organization is work ing splendidly and that every one is work ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
MARINE CAMPAIGN
 DRAWING ID CLOSE
Volunteers for All Branches of Service Are Still
 Needed

The marines have been conducting a recruiting campaign during the past week with a view of bringing tho corps up to full war strength and Bir- mlngham was expected to furnish 40 recruits Instead of the 40, however, indications are that about 10 will be received. In the first four days of the campaign three men have been ac- cepted. Several men have applied, but not one who could pass the examina- tion. In all of its history the marine corps has never had conscripted man in its ranks and the local off cers hope that this plan will not be resorted to.
 Yesterday was somewhat better at the regular army office. Seventeen men were sent to Fort oglethorpe to begin their training, but this is not considered to be nearly enough by the army officers. There is a pressing need for 10000 men to begin their training at once and Alabama Is ex pected to furnish about 150 of these men daily. The men who left yester- day to go to the fort were Albert L. Connell, Cooper, infantry; Albert M Ferguson, Dyersburg, Tenn; med ical department; Hallie c. Brooks, An niston, cavalry; Russell B. Carter, An niston, cavalry; John B. Chadwell, An. niston, cavalry; Johnson O'Kelley, Blue Mountain cavalry; Newton H. Cooley. Waynesboro, Miss, infantry; Hugh H. Luttrell Oxford, medical department; /; A. G. Lindsey, Blue Mountain, cavalry; Ellis H. Duke, Blue Mountain, cav airy; Gus l.. Hindman, Blue Noun tain, cavalry; Phillip T. Stone, Annis- ton, cavalry; Forney L. Little, Blue Mountain, cavalry; Daniel c. w. liar per. DeFuniak Springs. Fla, field ar- tillery; Charles J. King, Philadelphia, infanry; Karl c. Faulkner, Birming- ham, medical department; Myrtle C. Heaton, Castleberry, infantry.
 The navy took in four men yester- day: Charles Boliver Jones, Leahman Johnson Holt. Prather Elmer Lockhart and Fred Joseph Carter. Reports from all parts of the country seem to in- dicate that this branch of the service is filling up rapidly Many men who are too young for the conscription law to affect but who are anxious to serve their country are enlisting in the navy There is still need of some good mechanics, especially men with lIdluIH5 d5 LeleBIdpH OpSIdIOIS
 The engineers regiment did not get any men yesterday, as Captain Estes was away. A call was sent out yes terday, however, for some good cooks and a trumpeter. Only track men and bridge men are being accepted for the regular ranks.
 The National Guard received two re- cruits yesterday: Lonnie Morley and Wensley c. Gruner. This office, which is located al the entrance to the city hall, is getting men for the regimen which is stationed at the fairgrounds.
 Ambulance company No 1 got three men, which leaves them needing an even 20. This company will be assisted in its recruiting next week by Efane Carrera the daughter of Anna Held, who will be at the Bijou. The office will close about the middle of the week. Those who enlisted yesterday were Stark L. Daniell, Ebert c. Fow- Ter, William S. Sheppard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
FUTURE OF ELECTRIC TRADE
By HOLLAND

New York. June 14-(Special.) )-Since official confirmation has been made of the sale by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company of its con- trol in the British Westinghouse Elec- tric company, the transaction is regarded as one of the most important and sig nihcant of recent changes in very large industries
 Almost every one who comments upon this sale recalls the fact that the Brit ish company was the pet of the late George Westinghouse, to whom 1t owed its establishm, t. He used often to speak of 1t with pride and with conf dence in it's ability to maintain satisfac- tory competition with powerful German electric manufacturing industries. Some times MT. Westinghouse spoke regret fully of the fact that he had been crit icized now and then for pouring so much money into this English plant. But he was persuaded that time would justify the undertaking
 He did not believe that the American plant of itself could successfully com pete with the German industry tn world markets. He looked for a worldwide expansion of the markets which the Westinghouse company would command, which would be facilitated by the estab- lishment of the very great plant in Eng land, supplemented by plants in France, Russia and other countries. The prin- ciple upon which MT. Westinghouse based the proposition was in many of it's lea lures similar to the one which justified the International Harvester company in establishing plants across the sea. There was a time when it seemed as though MT. Westinghouse was to be dlsap- pointed but he lived long enough to be able to speak with pride of the success of the British plant.
 FUTURE ELECTRIC BUSINESS
 Another feature associated with the sale of the controlling interest in the British company by the Westinghouse people is the sure indication that it points to large increase in the manu- facturing and marketing of electric ap- paratus from this time on and especially after the war in Europe is ended. The days of peace are the seasons when the Westinghouse people expect to develop their greatest activities To this end they have decided not to take any further war orders. They look for large ex- pansion of their trade in South Amer ica. When recently Ernest Wands, for merly a confidential agent of the state department at Washington, was in South America, he learned that, especially in Argentina and Brazil, American electric apparatus was in great demand, and that demand was increasing. Elec- tricity, after the war is ended, is to play a very important part in the upbuilding of European industries, and the demand for electric apparatus in the United States is likely to be greater than the manufacturers, large as are the capaci- ties of their plants can meet.
 PEACEFUL CONTROL
 Another feature associated with this transaction, which involves millions, is to be found in it's significant attitude toward world-trade competition after the European war is ended. There seems to be no doubt that an alliance has been perfected between the American and British company, and the allies Of the British company, whereby certain n'e"-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
American Cities Company
 Passes Regular Dividend

New Orleans, June H-Directors of the American Cities company at a meeting here late today decided to pass the usual stated that while the subsidiary compa- nies had been prosperous and their earn ings had been sufficient to declare a dividend 1t was deemed advisable to hold the money in reserve.
 The American Cities is a holding com pany for public utility corporations of several southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
DOTY APPOINTS
 PRESS COMMITTEE
President of Alabama Association Names New Executive Committee
 for the Organization

Edward Doty, president of the Alabama Press association, has named the follow ing executive committee of that organiza- tion Frank Julian. Sheffield Standard i; Edward w. Barrett, Birmingham Age Herald; Webb Stanley, Greenville Advo- cate; c. B. Finnel, Guntersville Democrat; C. A. Verbeck. Gadsden Journal.
 Many new members have been added to the Alabama Press association since its meeting in Gadsden and there is every promise of a big and powerful organiza- tion of Alabama newspapers.
 The executive committee will soon be called for the outline of a business dem- |onstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Negro Attempts Assault

Anniston, June Special )-The sheriff of Talladega county with posse is in pursuit of an unknown negro, who attempted to assault white woman near Preeb's mill, in that county, state reports received here this afternoon. The woman was in her Kitchen when the negro attacked her. After hard fight he was driven off. and is said to be headed in the direc- tfnn of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Former Hotel Bell Man
 Now Serving Term Will
 Not Be Granted Parole

Montgomery, June 14.-(Special) William F. Clark of Jefferson. who stole $500 from Dr. Leon Watkins when It was deposited at the clerks desk of the Tutwiler hotel, will not be recommended for a parole by the board. of pardons. It announced Thursday afternoon that it could not support Clark's petition. Clark has been in prison only a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Eighteen Die and Sixty Injured When French
 Munitions Plant Falls

Paris June N.-Eighteen dead and 6o injured persons have been taken from the ruins of the munitions factory which collapsed yesterday. The accident was caused by the breaking of beam sup porting the third floor of the building, in which 800 persons were at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Alleged Violator of Mann
 Act Held Under Bond

Gadsden. June 14.-(Special.) )-Fol- lowing a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Ed Pick ard, Marion Swan, charged with vio- lation of the Mann white slave act, In connection with the suicide in a Bir- mingham hotel of Mrs Tessie Lam ders, was held to the action of the federal grand jury under s50o0 bond. The bond was signed by his brother and pr. Gramling..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
American Loan to All
 Allies Now $948, 1000, 900

Washington, June 14.-An additional S25- 100000 was loaned by the government to Great Britain today. bringing the total British loan up to $500 O0O. 900. and the total for all the allies to ss4S, ,o0O, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in Today's Age-Herald

Middlebrooks Electric company offers expert repairs on electric fans.
 Hahn .& Foreman give expert service in the applying of new roofing.
 Louis Forst announces great savings on splendid shoe values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
Springville Doing It's Bit"

springville, June 4-(special)-The Bank of springville has received applications for s25o0 liberty bonds to- day: The Bank of Springville has taken 5000 Springvlle is a small town, but is trying to do its bit in broadly patriotic spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15
British Sea Forces Destroy Zeppelin in
 Fight in North Sea

London, June d4.-Zeppelin LAB has been destroyed over the North sea by naval forces, Chancellor Bonar Law an- nounced today in the House of Com- mons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15

afternoon at o'clock. There will be an election of officers and another meeting to take care of all candidates for mem bership in this territory will be arranged for. The entrance fee of $1 per member will be turned over to the local Red Cross chapter
 Funeral services were held at II o'clock Thursday morning for Mrs. Nellie F. Bozeman at the family burying ground near Orrville A short service was held at the family home. 204 Water avenue, by the Rev. w. NJ. Cox and Rev. D. P, Taylor
 The deceased spent the greater part of her life in Selma. and when the end came was surrounded by @ devoted fam fly. who gathered at her bedside. The children surviving her are Misses Della. Mamie and Etta Bozeman Mrs. D. r. Steele. Mrs. J. c. Voltz, Thomas Boze- man and w. J. Bozeman of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-15

kets will be left open to the American
 company, and certain other markets open to the British company.
 This may or may not be regarded by some as an alliance in restraint of trade. Our sulphur producers are understood to have an Italian alliance of this kind. But the views of the public have so changed since the European war began, respecting reasonable trade combination, and especially combinations of exporters. that there Is no likelihood of any criticism of this alliance. It is admittedly trade movement, designed not merely to gain command of world markets, but also to overcome whatever German competition may be created after peace has been es- tablished. It points significantly to the fact that the allies who are now fighting Germany will, after the war, act in com bination so as to command markets which Germany in great measure dominated be- fore she entered upon war.