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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Germans Are Yet Holding Small Section of Hinden- burg Line North of
 BullecOurt
ARTILLERY DUELS ARE
 STILL IN PROGRESS ON FRENCH FRONTS
Italians Recapture Positions Which Were Taken By Austrians Early in Week-Situation in Russia
 Considered Very Hopeful

New York, May 23-(By Cable to is holding Field Marshal Haig's men to their trenches along the Arras front and the expected recommence- ment of the offensive with the object of clearing out the Germans from the little sector of the IIindenburg line they still hold west of Bullecourt has not yet started. It is probable. how ever, that with the lifting of the clouds the big guns will start roaring again and the infantry will be loosed against the Germans in an endeavor to complete the tactics which will place the entire British front in align ment for the next step on their pro gramme-the smashing of the Dro- court Queant switch line and the ad- vance eastward to Douai.
 The infantry also was active Wednesday along the French front, where the Germans bombarded heav- fly the new positions captured by the French Tuesday night east of Chew reux and on the California and Vau- clerc plateaus. The number of prison CTS taken by the French in this region has now reached more than 400.
 Likewise in the Isonzo sector of the Austro-Italian theatre the infantry ac- tivity apparently has given away all most entirely to artillery duels of the greatest intensity. The Rome war or- flee reports the Italians have recap tured after several days of heavy fighting positions the Austrians had wrestcd from them Monday in the Travisnoio valley on the Trentino front.
 The situation in Russia still bears promising aspect As an indication that Russia will stand firmly with her allies and that the military situ- ation is brightening is the start on tour to all the military fronts of M Kerensky. the new minister of war, who is on record as favorable to the prosecution of the war until a victory over Germany is secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

under Maj. Harry l.. Gilchrist, and 65 nurses in charge of Miss Ellison All belong to the Fourth base hospital of the United States army Most of them are from Cleveland and vicin- ity.
 The presentation took place on terrace facing the wonderful gardens of the palace. It was one of those balmy days which make springtime in England famous. A canopy had been erected over the terrace and on the ground in front of this the American detachment was drawn up before the arrival of the King and queen. As the surgeons in the smart khaki uni forms and nurses with blue. crimson lined capes and neat white caps, stood there with the wide expanse of green lawns and gardens forming a back ground, they presented a picturesque scene upon which more than one Brit ish spectator commented approvingly. Soon after tho members of the cor3s had taken their positions the members of the royal family stepped from the palace and stood on the terrace sur rounded by group, including the American ambassador and Mrs. Page
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

The statement follows, for the week ending Sunday:
 Arrivals. all nationalities. 2664
 Sailings, 2759
 British merchantmen of 1900 tons or over sunk by mine or submarine, IS; under 1900 tons, g.
 British merchantmen unsuccessfully attacked. g.
 British fishing vessels sunk, B.
 This weeks figures show that the allied navies are Keeping up the good work of the previous fortnight and the American unit, although still a small one, shares the credit for excel lent work. Not only are the sinkings being kept at a fairly low figure, but the offensive against U-boats also continues to show favorable results The actual figures in this respect, however. are not announced.
 ADMIRALTY ENCOURAGED
 The British admiralty this week wears pleased smile at the mention of the submarine campaign, for the results of the naval work in the past two weeks are regarded as really in dicating an important victory over the Germans. The German naval people throughout the early months of the ruthless U-boat war freely predicted that England would be Con her knees' by June 1, and gloomy pictures were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Hope of Peace With Russia and Better Crops Only
 Optimism in Austria

By Staff Correspondent of the As-
 sociated Press Just Returned from
 Vienna.
 New York, May 23.-Peace with Russia and the hope that this years crops would be better than those of last year. have, during recent weeks, been the sole factors in whatever optimism existe 1T i Austria Hunsary concerning the o,it- come of the war
 It was thought that reaching an un- derstanding with Russia would relea SC the central powers troops on the east front for opera tions against the Italians and in the west. This failing, crop at least US good or better than last sea sons appeared to most classes the only cause for seeing anything bright in the future The government shared this view and this led to several attempts by it to give the Russians to under stand that peace with the central powers could be obtained under conditions con sidered favorable in Berlin and Vienna.
 Those interested in public matters in Austria-Hungary realize that only the best of seasons could give the country q crop as good even as last year's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
ATLANTA CITIZENS ARE ASKED ID ADD
 ID RELIEF FUND
More than $50, ,OOO Is Needed But Committee Will Not Accept Outside DOna-
 tiOns Yet

Atlanta May 2S.-An appeal for At lantans to add to the $5o000 relief fund already subscribed was issued here today, after it became known that food and shelter would have to be provided for many days for numbers of sufferers from Mondays fire. The appeal. issued by Lee Ashcraft, chairman of the finance com mittee, which Is raising funds for Red Cross relief, said it was the wish of the committee that the money should be raised here.
 While the emergency relief work went on today committees were formed to find employment for hundreds of negroes who were thrown out of work by destruction of white homes in which they were en- ployed. Another committee put homeless persons in touch with houses and apart mnets for rent. At Red Cross headquar- ters members of families separated dur ing the fire still were being brought to- gether.
 Street cars resumed operations along Ponce de Leon and other streets around the edges of the fire zone today and the work of clearing up the streets was pushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
President Wilson Again
 Explains What He Meant
 in His Red Cross Speech

Washington, May 23.-A letter from President Wilson to Representative Pou, similar to the letter to Representative Hefln, made public last night, was given out today to correct interpretations of the Presidents speech at the recent Red Cross dedication ceremonies. making it appear he had said the country had no special grievance causing it to enter the war against Germany.
 T meant" wrote the President, that our grievance, while entirely sufficient. was the same as that of other neutral nations. perhaps aggravated by the fact that Germany had made us special prom ises which she had grossly ignored.
 T would be very much obliged to you for any step you might take to correct this damaging and erroneonus and, must believe, insincere interpretation of my address to the Red Cross"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

painted of grim famine certain by tha { date for the people of Great Britain and France.
 June is almost here and German victory in the submarine warfare seems as far distant as ever. There has been a constant improvement In the methods of the allies in opposing and suppressing U-boat activity and these methods have become more and more successful with longer days and finer weather and increasing familiar ity on the part of the shippers of merchantmen with the methods of naval control. An admiralty official, speaking to the Associated Press, said:
 AMERICANS ARE PRAISED
 The American destroyers are play ing no small part in the anti-sup- marine war and our officers have ex- pressed the greatest enthusiasm at the spirit, enterprise, acumen and quick wittedness with which the American unit has taken up it's work. It is the old American doctrine of keeping ever lastingly at it.
 "The Germans. who at first said they would strip us of our tonnage by June l, have now advanced the date to Oc- tober, and we are confident that when October comes they will be under the same necessity of advancing the date again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

 I-War revenue bill passes House virtually as drawn by committee Number of ships sunk for week much under high April record. Bad weather Is delaying Anglo French Offensives. English royalty receives American army surgeons and nurses. Joffre and viviani nre safe nt home aRain.
 Italian mission arrives in Wnsh- ington.
 COngress reopens censorship fight, 7-Review of steel market. 9-Many changes are made In farm, school heads of state.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Mayor of Jasper injured in auto Call is issued for battalion of sig nal reserves.
 may finish today. Near R1O,000 h rAised for ". M, c, A. army fund first day. Campaign committees on food preparedness doing good work. Officisls making preparation for regirtration day. Merchants depend upon buyers of the middle class.
 FEATURES 4-Editorial comment. e-society and Dolly Dalrymple. @Sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Popularity Of June Brides
 WiH Be Tested By Number
 Liberty Loan Bonds Giuen

New York, May 23.-Liberty bonds for wedding presents are expected to become popular in this city in June, according to a statement issued tonight by the lib- erty loan committee.
 "The smartness of the wedding, the popularity of the bride and the patriotism of the bridegroom will be tested next month," says the committee. ''by the number of liberty bonds which appear among the wedding presents
 The spirit in which merchants here are working for the success of the war issue is shown by the announcement that more than s1,00o,0O0 was subscribed over counters of department stores today.
 Three thousand deputy sheriffs. as well as thousands of commuters have banded together to aid the hundreds of other agencies in the sale of liberty loan bonds, 1t also was announced.
 Moro than 100000 employees of public utility corporations will be enapIeo 10 subscribe for bonds on the basis of sl a week. according to plan adopted at a luncheon given by George Cortelyou, former Secretary of the Treasury, to mem bers of the various public service conn panies here. The companies. it was said, would assume the initial burden of financing.
 Washington, May 23.-An overwhelming response has greeted the treasury de- partments latest offering of $2Oo. 900, GOO. short term certificates of indebtedness, part of the liberty loan financing. The offering has been oversubscribed, it was officially announced tonight by approxi- mately 50 per cent, and the books have been closed days ahead of the date origin ally set because no further subscriptions can be taken
 The prompt acceptance of the offering reflects the quickened public interest, of ficials think, in the liberty loan. While the campaign for placing the loan is all most in full swing. it is pointed out that a tremendous amount of work yet has to be done before the full amount Is sub-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Security Holders Meet in Baltimore to Discuss
 Questions of Finance

Baltimore, May 2S.-Owners of more than $1.o00,o00,00o of railroad securities were represented at conference which opened here today for the purpose of con- sidering important questions of railroad financing.
 The call for the meeting was sent out by S. Davies Warfield, chairman of the beard of directors of the Seaboard --,r Line railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Anti Conscriptionists
 Are Arrested in Texas

Sweetwater. Tex, May 2S.-The num- Der of men now being held in jail here in connection with alleged anti-con- scription activities of the Farmers and Laborers' Protective Association of Amer lea today reached IS.
 The first arrests came last night and were 10 in number Local officers were assisted by Rangers J. D. White and John Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Rintelen Pleads Not Guilty
 to Charge of Perjury

New York. May 2s.-Franz Rintelen, the German navy captain sentenced recently for three years in prison, for attempting to disrupt munitions in this country. pleaded not guilty today to indictments charging perjury and of illegally obtain ing a passport The government plans to place Rintelen on trial again next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Associated Press Will
 Take $2O0, ,00O of Bonds

New York. May 23.-At meeting of the executive committee of the Associat
 ed Press today it was unanimously re- solved to transfer from the present in- vestment the sum of s2OO,OOO of the emer- |gency reserve fund Gan accumulation which has been set aside for extraordi- nary news eventO to the purchase of liberty loan bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

scribed, without considering the great hoped-for oversubscription
 Mrs. w. G. McAdoo, wife of the Secre- tary of the Treasury, and daughter of President Wilson, today called meeting for Friday, June 1. of the women's nperty loan committee, of which she Is chair man. We'll known women in every section of the country are members and they will be called upon to launch campaign for subscriptions to the liberty loan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Preparing for Registration

Montgomery. May eS.-tSpecial) ) The state military department Wednes- day closed a contract for filing cases which will hold the names of 100000 men of Alabama who are expected to register June under the feder -on- scription laws. The cases will De 10 arranged that the name of any per- son may be found without trouble at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Many Americans Are Yet
 Detained in Germany

Washington. May 2s-The number of Americans being detained in Germany Is shown by official record to be greater than was believed
 The protest to Berlin sent yesterday through Spain was based on the specific information regarding the detention of two Americans at Antwerp, but general reports indicate that several Americans in different parts of the territory now controlled by Germany are being prevent ed from leaving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Wu Ting Fang is Made
 Premier of China and War
 May Now Be Declared

Picking, May 23.-President Li-Yuan- Premier Tuan-Chi-Jui from office and naming Dr. Wu Ting Fang, former am- bassador to the United States, as act ing premier and empowering him to form a new cabinet. This action probably will end the deadlock in Parliament and make possible declaration of war by China against Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Austria Is Reported to Be
 Starting New Peace Effort

Amsterdam, May 23.-(yia London.) The Roman Catholic newspaper Tyd says it understands on good authority that in accordance with the wishes of Pope Ben- edct the Austrian court is initiating a new peace effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
United States Senator
 Harry Lane Is Dead

San Francisco. May 23.-United States Senator Harry Lane of Oregon died at a hospital here tonight from nervous Reorganization produced by a blood clot on the brain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Hungarian Cabinet Quits,
 Says Report to London

London May 2s-A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam says that the Hungarian cabinet. of which Count Tisza was premier, has re- signed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24

 reported weekly shipping Nine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
MARSHAL JOFFRE
 AND VV|AN| ARE
 NOW SAFE AT HOME
French War Mission Makes Return Voyage Without Accident Sailed From
 New York on 18th

Paris, May 2s.-Marshal Joffre and for mer Premier Viviani arrived at Brest last night on their return from the United States.
 They reached Brest at midnight and are due in Paris tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
FOUR CHANGES MADE

In only four particulars does the measure now differ substantially from the original draft Surtaxes on in comes above s4o,oo0 have been in creased about one-fourth above the committee schedule. Several articles, including print paper pulp and gold and silver. slated for a 10 per cent duty, have been kept on the free list Slight reductions in the second class mail matter rate have been made. A proposed 5 per cent tax on all ad- vertising except newspaper and peril odical is eliminated
 Attacks on the bill in the Senate will center around the excess profits, income and manufacturers tax and the second class mall increase
 Business mon generally are protest ipg vigorously against the taxes and virtually every publisher in the coun- try is opposing the increase rate.
 In final effort to summon all of his party votes to the support of the measure. Democratic Leader Kitchin declared that he had been informed personally by President Wilson today that he did not desire changes in the bill in the Senate. as had been cur rently reported. MT. Kitchin also ap- pealed earnestly to all members to supply the President with money to carry on the war now that the coun- try is in it.
 KITCHENS STATEMENT
 T would feel like miserable cow ard" he said. Ito impose a burden on my children and my children's children to pay for something for which they
 (Continued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Standard Oil Company
 Advances Gasoline Price

New York, May 2S.-The Standard Oil company of New York today announced an advance of ? cents gallon in the price of gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Washington Expects South Americans Will Hurry Ac- tion on Suggestion of
 BraZ
SINKING OF ANOTHER
 SHIP HAS ITS EFFECT
Secret Session of Congress Is Held in Rio de Janeiro and Resolu-
 ton to Start Fight Be-

xT
 Washington, Ma 0G srszils entry into the war is regal 2 a Ere as question merely of days who have watched South Americf a 2 selopments believe that the sinkj o9 the steamer Tijuca may provide . cident required to place the ma fife members of the Brazilian Cd in the list of those willing to vote ~9or active hostllities against Germany.
 President Braz asked Congress yester- day to revoke the declaration of neutrali- ty and if Congress accepts his suggestion a formal declaration of war probably will follow immediately. Brazil was one of the first South American countries to sever relations with Germany.
 The Presidents message, emphasizing Brazirs traditional policy of continental solidarity of friendship for the United States, was received by cable today at the state department and at the Bra gillian embassy
 Rio de Janeiro, May 22.-Delayed) 1.-The message of President Braz, recommend ing cancellation of the decree of neu- trality in the war between the United States and Germany, was read today in the Chamber of Deputies. The diplomat ic committee of the chamber met in se- cret session to consider the message. The council of ministers also held a con ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
St. Petersburg, Florida,
 Subscribes to Liberty Loan

St. Petersburg, Fla, May 2S.-The city government of St. Petersburg today sub- scribed for s5OOO worth of liberty bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Poison Fangs of
 German U-B0ats
 Are Losing Power

Weekly Report Shows Number of Submarine Vic tins, Is Still Far Below High Record of April. Thirty Ships of All Sizes Reported as Lost,
 With Nine Escaping After Attack-Amer-
 ican Destroyers Are Doing Good Work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-24
Only Four Changes Were Made in Measure and These
 Are Not Vital
KITCHEN SAYS WILSON DOES NOT WANT THE SCHEDULES AMENDED
This Expected, However, to Be Done By Senate-Republican Leader Mann Makes Hard
 Fight

Washington, May 23.-The war revenue bill, framed to bring into the trea sury $1, ,800,000,000 through new tax ation during the coming year, passed the House by a vote of 329 to 76 late today in almost the same form that 1t was pre- sented by the ways and means committee two weeks ago.
 All the opposing votes were cast by republicans, although there are many democrats strongly opposed to certain sections of the measure. Vir- tual redrafting of the bill in the Sen ate is regarded as certain. Material changes elready are contemplated by the Senate finance committee as re- suit of public hearings held during the long debate in the House. Final passage probably cannot be accom- plished in less than month.
 Outstanding features of the bill are the greatly increased income. inherit ance, excess profits, liquor and cigar and tobacco taxes, virtual absolution of the present customs free list and 10 per cent addition to existing tariffs, new taxes on manufacturers, amuse- ments, clubs, public utilities and in surance. far-reaching stamp tax and 2 greatly increased mail matter rate Z 1sed on the parcel post zone sys- Item.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
ULD STRONG PULL help YOU? THEN USE TIMES WANT ADS
NO FUNDS; CITY POLICE
FORCE MAY BE CHOPPED

bad financial condition that must
appeal for other aid, or else cut
off more men.
III | cut off the men, II Will
mean that the government will
censure Tacoma for not taking
steps to keep the vicinity OF tina
army post cleaned up. II Is a So
rious situation. and we can't at
ford to let our city be advertised
as one that will not cooperate
with the war department"
city Attorney Harmon has ruled
that the l5-mill levy fixed by the
city charter can be stretched In
cause of an unforeseen and abso-
lutely necessary emergency.
Members OF the council are con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY OF In
creasing the city tax next year.
in order to meet unforeseen ex-
penses caused by the war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18

In the face of demands from the
government that Tacoma be prop
erly policed when soldiers come to
American lake for training, and
requests of local men that at least
% extra police be hired, Commits
sioner Petit announced Saturday
that he faced the necessity of cut
ting 10 men off the department
within a few weeks.
The police department Is al
ready smaller by Is men than II
was year ago. caused by neces-
sary retrenchment In municipal
expenses.
Increased cost OF feeding city
prisoners, together with unfore-
seen expense in handling strikes
and other troubles here, has re-
duced the police budget to such a
figure that another big cut Is i'm
perative. Petit told the council.
I'VE need at least 25 more men
than we have today, in order to
keep Tacoma cleaned up when the
soldiers come" said the commits
sioner.
But my department is in such
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
SOCIALIST ATTACKED
BY |. w. w. LEADERS

Declaring that he would take
the law into his own hands If the
police did not give him protection
from |. w. VS., A. II. Bunker of
Seattle. a socialist, employed by
the Seattle Daily Call, reported to
headquarters Friday afternoon
that he had been attacked on Pa
cific ave.
Two members of the l. w. w.
fraternity accosted him at 14th
and Pacific, and after abusing
him for his refusal to affiliate
with their order, started to beat
him.
Bunker fled, appearing at police
headquarters few minutes
later.
THE I. w. WIS have been at
lacking me in Seattle, Also" he
declared. ITS getting 50 that
! can't go out on the street with
out having them insult me and try
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-18
Eggs Won't
Go Up to 81

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CHICAGO, Aug. Is. - Eggs
won't go to a dollar a dozen, nor
butter to a dollar a pound-as pre-
dicted by eastern agricultural ex-
perts-because the public won't
stand for 1t.
Chicago dealers admitted this
today. Further, owners of over
100000 cases of eggs in storage
here fear before the season is over
they may have to take loss on
the greater portion of the supplies.
And lastly, Chicago dealers
would not be surprised to see Her.
bert Hoover step in and put a
maximum price of 40c or SO on
butter, and a corresponding maxi
mum on eggs.
The last statement was from
President Davis of the Chicago
butter and egg board, who de-
scribed reports of 81 eggs as per
feet rot"