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The Washington times., 1917-10-14

Philadelphia, both girls have been
frequent visitors in Washington and
both marriages grew out of court
ships begun here.
Formerly Lived Here.
Washington also persists in claim
ing for its own Miss Julia Appleton
Meyer, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Won Lengerke Meyer, whose
marriage to Chevalier Giuseppe Bram-
billa, counselor Of the Italian en-
bassy. took place on October 1 at
Hamilton, Mass. For wasn't her
father in the Cabinet during two Re-
publican ADMINISTRATIONS. and wasn't
his daughter one Of the leaders of
the younger set during that timer
Moreover, Nine. Brambilla spends
part of each winter here visiting
friends, and society watched the
young Italians courtship with a keen
and sympathetic eye.
The acquaintance between the
two young people dates from the time
when Miss Meyers father was ambRs-
The Washington times., 1917-10-14

with Miss Helen Taft and her little
coterie Of friends. was OF the most
casual character.
However, when. impelled BY the trag-
edy and heart-break in Europe. she
went abroad to see what she could do
to help. she renewed her acquaintance
The Washington times., 1917-10-14
WON'T sEIzE TRAwLERs.

BOSTON, Oct IA decision Of
the Navy Department not to comnan-
deer steam trawlers unIees In eraer-
gency was announced In q report TO
State Food Administrator Henry 3.
Endicott By James B. Phslan, chair
man Of . aubcommittee OF the public
safety committee.
The Washington times., 1917-10-14

then Colonel Gage. of the Fifth ORA
COON Guards. FIRST met Miss Lippitt.
His nrst wife, who was a Miss Anne
Strong, of New York, was living then.
and the acquaintance between the
British soldier and Senator Lippitt's
daughter, a debutante playing around
The Washington times., 1917-10-14

SON, BROTHER HUSBAND, SWEETHEART, will
appreciate and cherish parting gift something useful
and servceable Below listed few suggestions. We
will gladly assist you in making selection from COM
plete stock. Prices extremely reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
BELGIAN MISSION
 COMES BACK FROM
 WESTERN STATES
Nearly Every One Has Gained Weight Since Leaving Washington
 Nearly Month Ago

Memphis, Tenn, July 23.-The Belgian tonight on its way back to Washington after tour of the United States. in which they have ridden more than 1000 miles. The delegation spent an hour and a half here, during which time Baron Moncheur, chief of the mission, addressed large gathering at Court Square.
 Members of the mission have thrived on the long days of travel and the warm receptions that they have received every where in the west and south, and nearly everyone has gained In weight since leav- ing Washington nearly a month ago.
 Baron Moncheur tonight acclaimed the United States as the savior of the freedom and peace of the world. Our soldiers will fight side-by-side with yours. he said we will fight to the finish. We will fight until Prussian au- tocracy is laid low. We win fight until Prussian militarism is leveled to the dust. And you will see the day when the people of Germany themselves will thank us for having delivered them from the hand of their tyrant
 Belgium will not die. She Is down but not out. Our soldiers courage has been upheld and strengthened by the entry of the United States into this great war for liberty.
 Soon we shall acclaim the glorious triumph of our common cause. Your might will save the freedom and peace of the world.''
 The mission will arrive in Louisville tomorrow morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
ENGLISH CABINET CR|S|SAVERTEDBY
 COMMONS VOTE Amendment to Corn Pro- ductiOn Bill Is Defeated by Huge Majority by
 the House

London, July 23-A threatened general election was again averted when the House of Commons tonight, by three to one vote, defeated the Wardle amend ment to the corn production bill, which the ministers had announced their in- tention to treat as vote of confidence. This was the most critical amendment to the bill, and the government vic tory Is regarded as insuring the safe pas sage of the measure despite the fact that it is heartily disliked by a large section of parliamentarians and the pub lie.
 The strong sentiment against having general election during the war, how ever, predominated over the opposition to the bill and shows that the government played strong hand when it decided to treat the vote as one of confidence. To- days debate gave evidence of unabated dislike to the meas sure. Walter Runci- man and others strongly denounced the 2o shillings minimum wage as miserably inadequate. MT. Runciman reminded the House that the soldiers, now getting three SOOu meat IutdlS udlly, WOulu not De sd isfied on returning to civil life when the seanty, almost meatless fare procurable on such a wage. They would desert to the towns and leave the farmers in the lurch. This was great danger to agri- culture.
 The governments position, as explained by Sir Frederick E. Smith. the attorney general, was that the government was being punished for fixing a minimum which would prevent farm laborers iron, being exploited and that there was noth- ing in the bill to prevent the wage boards from giving higher wage where it was justified.
 A number of members, while maintain ing their opposition to the bill, announced that they would support the government rather than risk a general election. James Henry Thomas, assistant general secre- tary of the Amalgamated Society of Rail- way Servants, in behalf of the laborites said that labor had no idea of wreckins the government, the only intention being by the amendment to improve the condi ton of the poor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

German troops, when ordered to go over the top, refused to venture into the terrific fire which swept away every thing in the open.
 Aviators were busy throughout tie day and sometimes the sky was almost covered withs the smoke from the shrapnel bursting around them. It was bad day for an infantry attack, be- cause the air made every movement. even in the narrow communication trenches visible to airmen and balloon observers.
 The gain of few hundred yards of front line trenches which Is all that remains in German hands, appear $ small compensation for the fiel ce fighting in the 40 attacks of the last 10 weeks, during which conservative estimates place the German losses Tn the vicinity of Chemin- des Danes alone at six figures. When the correspondent left the field at an advanced hour in the evening the fighting was still pro- ceeding, accompanied by hot artillery fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
UNITED STATES ID BE INVITED ID WAR CONFERENCE Russia Will Ask All Allies to Meet and Discuss Aims During Next
 Month

Washington, July S.-The United States will be invited to attend the allied conference on war aims called by the new Russian government to meet in Au- gust, it was stated today at the Rus sian embassy. As yet, no formal invita- tions have gone out, but informally, with the British and French govern nents have announced their willingness to accept. Whether the United States will participate is probleinatiea,.
 Embassy officials do not know the ex- act scope of the conference and are un- certain whether it will go into details. Owing, however. to Russia's previous insistence on more specific statements and in view of the fact that she has abandoned conquest for herself, it is thought she may feel justified in calling for renunciation from her allies Un- doubtedly there will be discussion of what treaties the allied government feel should be binding on the new Ruse sian government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
POLITICAL PULL" WILL NOT WORK IN
 EVERYTHING MEN
So Far Only 12 Alabamians Have Sought Congress sional Aid in Avoiding
 Service in Army
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, July 2S.-( -(Special.)-Ala bamians who attempted to employ pull in eliminating themselves from the draft for war services may be numbered on the fingers
 \ The few exceptions prove the rule that the young men of the state who have been called are calmly awaiting their fate. Through friend a gentleman in east &ein Alabama represented to congress man today that he should be exempted because he is an invaluable newspaper man.
 gentleman living in western Alabama having recently occupied farm, asked for exemption in order that he might proceed to feed the army
 The number of such requests arriving today is less than 12 No nope of escape on grounds suggested was held out by con onpressmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24

Provost Manehal General Crowder Suled today that posting at the board headquarters of the list of men ordered 2rhose ordered up also will be notified Sy mail, but the period allowed for ap- Epearance will count from tEe posting of he list
 The ruling was in connection with an s order issued by the war department holding the ranks of the regular army {3pen to registered men for voluntary en- Flstment up to the time such men have ieen posed as ordered to appear Reg I 1stered men may enlist also in the navy E,r National Guard up to that time. In apportioning draft quotas credit Twas given for all voluntary enlistments Sprior to June 30, but there has been no indication whether credits will be given I for men coming In since that date. It is probable that the voluntary system has provided close to 50,00o men, of the 6s7,00o Iealled for under the draft act as neces- lsary to fill up the regulars and guard ;and create the first increment, of the national army and it is entirely likely
 that in the end every man who enlists will reduce by one the quota of his home district.
 The office of the provost marshal was
 swamped today with applications for
 blanks requesting transfer of examina- tion He then may get necessary blanks from the board within whose Jurisdiction he is at the time. His physical exam nation can be transferred and affidavits regarding exemption claims may also be received and considered at a temporary residence.
 Every man finally certificated for mil
 itary service, however, will return to the
 Jurisdiction of his home board and go
 with the troops from his home town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS I-Master list of draft drawing will be ready today. ISerensky Is made supreme ruler in Russia. English crisis Is averted. Political pull will not work with exemption boards. French are holding Germans at Champagne. 2-WilsOn says part of food bill will keep him from waxing war. &More than 6O per cent of liberty loan han been rnsd.
 LOCAL NEWS SMen drafted for service notified in order drawn. State merchants to have big time here.
 Cont company seeks to enjoin mine workers.
 FEATURES 4-EditOrial comment. G--society and Dolly Dalrymplc. 7-sports. 0-MaKkets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Violent Break in the
 Cotton Market Caused
 by Various Influences

New York. July Exchange of sen timent regarding crop conditions in the eastern belt, together with a pes- simistic view of European politics caused a violent break in the cotton market here today.
 At one time the prices were 50 to 6s points lower on the new positions. or more than $3 bale. The market closed 5@ to 70 points new lower. vita old po- sitions weakest on the liquidation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
GOVERNMENT PLANS ID INSURE LIVES OF
 ALL SOLDIERS IN LINE
Details With Broadened Scope Are Being Worked Out and Will Be Pre-
 sented Soon

Washington, July 23.-The federal gov ernments plan for insuring officers and men of the army. navy and marine corps against death and injury while in ser vice broadened today into a complex programme which would provide govern mant allowances for families of soldiers and sailors and the rehabilitation and training of injured men to fit them for making livelihood after the war.
 The programme was discussed at con ferences today among officials of the war, navy, treasury. commerce and la bor departments, the labor committee of the council of national defense and the presidents and other high officers of leading insurance companies of the United States.
 Insurance of insurance policies from 5000 to $1000O to officers and men at ordinary peace-time rates, the govern inert paying the extra cost indemnities for total or partial disability and admin istrs tion of the entire scheme by the govern ment's war risk insurance bureau, which is at present insuring officers and crews of American merchant vessels, are among the outstanding features of the proposed programme.
 NO DEFINITE FORM
 "The plan has not yet assumed definite form" it was said in statement issued at the treasury late today, but when it has been worked out in all its fun damentals and details, Secretary Me- Adoo will present it to the President for his approval and if approved the recom- mendations will be submitted to Congress at an early date for it's consideration.
 The whole proposition is based on the fundamental idea that the govern ment should, as matter of justice and humanity. adequately protect it's fight ing men on land and sea and their de- pendent families.
 Tt is proposed to impose on the public treasury the obliga tion of indemnifying justly the men who have entered or are about tc enter the American army and navy.
 Under the plan discussed it is sug- gestec that provision be made for the support of dependents of soldiers and sailors by giving them an allotment out of the pay of the pen and also an al- owance by the government; that off cers and men be undermined against death or total or partial disability: that system of rehabilitation and re-educa- ton cf disabled men be inaugurated and that the government insure the lives Of sailors and soldiers on their applica- ton at rates of premium based upon ordinary risks.
 "Uependents of soldiers and sailors in service would be provided for through al lotrnents from their pay, supplemented by family allowances by the government,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Both Germans and Russians Claiming
 Victory h the East
Berlin Report Says Tarnopol Has Been Taken, While Petrograd News Is TeutOns Were At
 tackled With Success on North End of Line

Alexander F. Kerensky e of the hour in Russiathe who early July started the brilliant offensive against the Germans and Austro mgaans in Galcia, which gave the Russians notable gainha been made virtual dictator Rus sa given the tremendous task of putting down the dsaf lection of the troops which resulted in along the front Gaca and otherwise to end the anomalous situation that prevails in Russia. soldiers ability the highest
 
 unlimited powers to M kerersy his acia be expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
MASTER LISTS OF DRAFT DRAWING WILL
 BE READY FOR DISTRIBUTION TODA
When These Are ReceiDed Exemption Boards WiN Proceed 10 Call Up Men
 For Examination 10
 Make First Army

Washington July 23The master list of the drawing last friday which fixed military liability under the draft will not
 ready for distribution to the local exempon boards until to-
 borrow had been hoped to mail tonight but delay uted from mechanical difficulties in printing
 Pending publication of this official result of the drawing uthenc information is available to check the unofficial transmitted to the newspapers during the drawing It robabe ascopy the official list will be given out here to- lorrow
 local board n the higher the will b oa physical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
COAL MEN ARRIVE

Washington July 23.-(Special.)--A dele gation of Birmingham coal operators. headed by Morris w. Bush, has an- nounced acceptance of the government s invitation to participate in a conference Wednesday at which the government s requirement of S,O00,00O tons of coal will be prorated among producers in various sections.
 The delegation will arrive tomorrow.
 B. M. Allen, Birmingham attorney. wires tonight from Boston that he will reach Washington Wednesday for the purpose of inquring into the standing of the Warysor as an applicant for the nitrate pIan On MT. Aliens investigation will depend the establishment in Washington. it is said. of permanent Warrior river kbureau.
 Citizensvof Birmingham registered here [oday are Walter Moore, W. H. Bowen. Frank 8. White, Jr.. pr. Lawrence Scott And John Densnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
!" They Shall Not Pass, '' Watchword Of French As At Verdun Front
By the Associated Press

Grand Headquarters of the French The watchword of the French troops at Verdun-"they shall not pass"-has applied equally to the Champagne, and so the French today showed the crown princes arby that the Chemin- -des- Danes was a closed road to them
 "On Sunday morning the Germans tempt since the French captured Cfa- onne on May 4, to take the famous road. This effort was one of their biggest offensive movements since Verdun, so far as artillery was con- cerned, and proved an undoubted faii- ure.
 -Four o'clock was striking when a terrific bombardment was opened along the front extending from just west of Cerny to Berry -Au-B -Bac. Tile front lines and rear positions and all the roads leading thereto were del. uged with shells, both great and small as well as asphyxiating projectiles
 HOUR OF DAWN
 At 5 o'clock the German infantry started from their trenches The greatest concentrations advanced be- tween Hurtebise and Classmates pla. teau, and between Classmates and Cal iforne plateau, where it was evidently hoped to rush Craonne. Dense clouds of black, brown, gray and white smoke from, tens of thousands of shells rolled lover the, field.
 sIt. was known that the Prussian guards and several other divisions faced the French positions. while other fresh troops were hurrying from the north The French guns answered shot for shot. and poured a hurricane of projectilcs directly into the German reserves, creating great confusion and causing heavy losses.
 Rifle and machine gun fire began cracking, while the trench mortar $ hurled torpedoes, and the rifle grena : diers opened wicked barrage fire as soon as the Germans. who had been awaiting the. prearranged signal to spring forward, began to leave their Jumping off'sparallels. fs 'as
 SHOCK UNITS
 <
 German shock Units, as usual, led the way. followed by waves of orii- nary infantry. In. the sector from Hurtebise to Classmates plateau the at tacking forces soon melted to thin Elfne under the whitening French fire. which met them and those still able, retreated hurriedly to their own line. which meanwhile came under an in- ferno of French shellfire.
 In the same period from Classmates to Caloforie plateau other German troops were suffering heavily But several times here they gained smal, portions of the French front although nowhere did they reach the crest iself.
 FRENCH STAND FIRM
 Where their line. bent momentarily the French troops organized immediate counter attacks and reconquered nearIs eyerything. A French captain, wno fell wounded early in the day and was captured by the Germans. was later rescued by his own men when the Ger mans were forced back. He affirmed that German soldiers among whom lie lay. declared that several waves of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Extra Charges Abolished

Washington, July 2S.-All customs collectors were ordered today to dis continue charging extra fees for clear ing vessels Sundays, holidays and at night. which recently has been on the increase at certain seaports. The prac- tice. it was said. apparently originated from misconstruction of the law of 1913, amending in certain respects practices and fees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
PRESIDENT WILL
 SOON TAKE STEP
 ID SETTLE ROW
Goethals and Denman Will Be Told to Compose Their Differences on Ship
 ping Programme

Washington, July 23-Steps to settle President Wilson, it was said today at
 the White House, within the next 2A hours
 There was no intimation as to the Presidents move, but officials in close touch with the situation believe that Chairman Denman and Major General corporation, will be told they must. com pose their differences and start imme- diately on the government shipbuilding programme.
 In support of this belief there were in dcations today that the shipping board and General Goethals are working on a more harmonious basis than at any time since first disagreeing over the question of wooden ships Many details of the final programme to be adopted, it is said, already are near completion. The l plan as approved, it is understood, will show that both sides have yielded on points of dispute.
 TO MEET TODAY President Wilson, it is believed, is of
 the opinion that more would be lost than gained by letting either Mr. Denman or General Goethals go. Many officials think he will make definite division of i.authority and end a situation in which
 each holds himself responsible for the
 building programme The White House denial Of reports that General GoethaIs offered to resign is taken to mean that the President still believes the pro- gramme can be completed best under the present arrangement if a definite division of authority is made. Reports today that Capt. J. B. White
 and John A. Donald, members of the
 shipping board, had resigned renewed
 rumors of differences in the board itself.
 Captain White, it was explained. how ever, asked to be relieved sometime ago because of i'll health, but since then has recovered and desires to remain on the board The resignation of MT. Donald
 was denied emphatically at the White House and by MT. Donald
 WILL KEEP BOTH MEN
 The shipping board and General Goeth- als will meet tomorrow or Wednesday to go over that part of the programme calling for construction of two govern ment-owned shipyards for building fabri- cated steel ships. final form for the contracts is yet to be determined. Suggestions that the building pro- gramme has been delayed to any appre- ciable extent were met at the shipping boards offices today with the statement that contracts for 75 vessels have just
 been let and that the government could not rush into the expenditure of hun dreds of millions of dollars without giv- ing careful consideration to every phase Of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
AMERICA SHOWS
 |TSCONF|DENCE IN RUSSIA BY LOAN

Washington July 23.-The United States today emphasized its faith in the Russian government by extending it a second credit of $75,0OO.0e0.
 The first credit was for s100ooo,o 600 and was established soon after the United States entered the war. It Is understood most of the sloOOOo,OOo already has been spent for railroad supplies and that much of the s75.OOO.ooo will be used in the same manner.
 An additional credit of s60O00. 900 to France also was authorized today by Secretary McAdoo, hringing the total ad- vanced to all the allies up to sl523. GOO 900. or more than half of the $3.oo0 ooo,o0o au- thorized by Congress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
Quota of Missouri for
 Regular Army Is Filled

Washington, July 23-Missouri was added today to those states whose quota lin the regular army has been filled. The daily statement of recruiting showed her
 to have 66s0 with quota of 63s6. The total acceptance since April was 155. .0S7.
 The total enlistment Saturday and Sum-
 day was 1230.