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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Revenue Bill Further
 Trimmed by Committee

Washington, May H.-with further trimming of the $1 800, 100000 war tax blil the Senate finance committees revision work today reached the stage of detailed drafting. with completion of measure aggregating about $l,5oo.0o0,0oo next Wednesday or Thursday in prospect.
 Several new sources of revenue were drawn upon today; other House taxes were reduced and further substitutions adopted. The principal changes affect ing the general public included:
 new tax on parcel post packages of 1 cent on each 25 cents paid by shippers and adoption of the same rate for ex- press packages as a substitute for the House lexy of per cent on express transportation. The shipper would pay tho tax.
 Reduction of one-half, or to per cent. of taxes on amounts paid for land or water transportation, including charges for berths or parlor car chairs, entailing a loss of revenue of $35, 5,000,000.
 Adoption of excise or consumption taxes payable eventually by the consumer of h cent . pound on sugar. cents on cof- fee cents on tea and cents on cocoa.
 Repeal of the existing law levying q 121z per cent tax on war munitions, now bringing in $25.000.010 revenue, because of the substitute plan for increasing manufacturers excess profits taxes. With these and general minor changes, Chairman Simmons said the bill now vir- tually is ready for technical redrafting, to put in proper form the revisions agreed to and already announced Treas ury department suggestions to this end and individual amendments of various senators wiu be considered tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Thrift Before Business

The Youths Companion.
 Last spring the spirit of local enter prise hovered over the village long enough to allow an eloquent salesman to talk MT. Merrill into placing a small soda fountain in his store The new fix ings" drew so much petty trade during the summer that the grocer was nearly flabbergasted," as he described it. The problem of keeping a supply of ice cream always on hand without having some left over to melt was a constant torment and the rashness with which his customers spent nickels and dimes on their stomachs affronted his sense of economy
 One warm evening a party of 10 young summer guests from the hotel stormed the store and ordered college ices MT Merrill set out row of glasses rather he demanded, Who's goin' to pay the bill?''
 I am" answered three youths simulta- neously.
 The grocer waited until this rivalry had been settled. Then he said, "A hull dol lar for ice cream! That's norm any young fellerd ought to pay. I'll tell ye. hear some city stores give a 5-cent dish with the fancy dressin on. I might concoct set of them for ye-that'd be only 50 cents."
 While astonishment kept the party silent, he proceeded to arrange tiny pats of frozen cream in several glasses. But a babel of protest broke out before he could add the syrup; Don't you worry, MT. Merrill! Haven't you got enough ice cream?" and so on. But MT. Merrill refused to serve the full order until one of the girls suggested that all the boys present chip in to raise the dollar.
 There. now. he said triumphanty, that puts another face on the matter'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Germans Always Know What to Do When
 Given Military Command

New York, May 31.-Ignorant of the time allowed them in which to obtain barred zone permits had been extend ed until June g, approximately 5000 aliens appeared today at the office of United States Marshal Mccarthy. They damned the corridors and the deputies were having their hands full attempting to preserve order when an elderly visitor, who introduced him. self as Siegfried Aal, a former off cer of the First Bavarian cavalry, rendered his assistance. He was him self citizen, he said, and needed no permit.
 What can you do?" the marshal asked
 Watch" said the ex-officer
 Most of these men have been sol them in Germany
 shouted a few words of command in his native tongue. Instantly the Ger mans drew together in military fash ion, four abreast, chests thrown out, their hands a their sides
 Vorwaerts" shouted the officer. and in perfect step the throng tramped down the long hall to court rooms. where a staff of volunteer clerks was waiting to make out their application blanks. Here more com mands broke them into squads and distributed them in their proper places.
 Until the marsha1s office closed Aal remained on duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Record of Marriage Licenses Disclose Some Unusual Incidents
 Judge Alb Has Congregation to Sing Hymn
By CHARLES H. MANDY

of Miss Mae Belle Wheat to Mir. John Henry Corn. While there may seem to be little out of the ordinary in the above announcement, there was an aftermath to the marriage ceremony which is the excuse for this story. When the young couple applied for the license they con fided to Woolsey Morrow, the genial and ever obliging clerk of the court. that they had eloped and fearing pursuit and possible separation by irate and unfeel- ing parents, wanted the marriage over as expediently as possible.
 As Judge H. B. Abernethy has the reputation of performing the marriage ceremony according to Hoyle by either the long or the short route, Woolsey suggested they call him into service. And the judge was called. It did not take him much longer than the prover- bial two shakes of sheep's tail to tie the knot but in keeping with his tn- variable custom of doing something at the close of the ceremony, of a religious nature, such as taking up a collection or pronouncing the benediction. he de- cided on this occasion to sing a hymn and invite the Congregation" that is always present when his court is in ses- sion to join in the singing.
 My friends" remarked Judge Alb, Il have just united in the bonds of matrt- mony Miss Wheat and MT. Corn so [ want you to unite in the singing of that time -honored and appropriate hymn, 70 What Shall the Harvest Be?' !"
 And the congregation stood while Sher- if Jack led the singing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
NICHOLS HELD ON
 MURDER CHARGE
Seventeen Y ear Old Girl Is Drowned in Cahaba River Near Marion.
 Body Recovered

Marion, May Especial )-Following the preliminary hearing of L. G. Nichols, charged with killing his wife near Sprott in the eastern part of Perry county. the defendant was held without bond to await the action of the grand jury
 The death of Mrs. Nichols has aroused widespread interest throughout the coun- ty. There were no witnesses to the shooting and the defendant maintains that the shot that caused her death was accidental MT. and Mrs. Nichols were cousins before their marriage and mem bers of one of the largest family con- nections in the county.
 Miss Ruth Holley, daughter of MT. and Mrs Clarence Holley, was drowned Tn the Cahaha river near her home, about eight miles east of Marion, at l o'clock this afternoon. In company with her mother and younger sisters and brothers, Miss Holley was in bathing and got be- yong her depth and drowned before as- distance could reach her. The body was recovered later this afternoon in water Is feet deep near whore she went under. Miss Holley was F years of age and a very attractive young lady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
EMPEROR CHARLES
 OPENS RE|CHSRAT:
 IS GIVEN OVATION

Amsterdam, May 31.-(Via London, June 1.-The opening of the Reichsrat in the grand hall of ceremonies in the imperial Hofburg at Vienna today was solemn and brilliant. Numerous deputies appeared in picturesque na- tional costumes which, with the gold braided court and military uniforms, the violet garb of the princess of the church and the field grey of the SOL diers made a multi-colored picture.
 The entry of Emperor Charles was greeted with three enthusiastic Hooks" which were repeated when he took his seat on the golden throne under a red and gold canopy, while the empress and archduchesses ranged themselves on the dais beside him. The Emperor read his speech with reson- ant voice, which he raised at import ant passages.
 Housing cheers greeted the an- nouncement of the Emperor that he was firmly determined to exercise his solemn prerogatives always in truly constitutional sense; also when he re ferred to the heroic achievements at the front; and again when he empha- sized the point of free nationalities enjoying equal rights within the mon archy and standing firmly united. There were cheers, too, when he spoke of "our faithful German ally"
 At the close of the speech the pres ident of the House of Deputies called for cheers. which was responded to in such a deafening fashion as to drown the national anthem that was being played. The Emperor was visibly moved and gave repeated thanks for the ovation, which was renewed again and again as he left the hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
MAXIM GORKY, THE
 RUSSIAN AUTHOR,
 EXPOSES GERMANS
Prints Sensational Story of Having Been Approached to Aid in Negotiating
 Separate Peace

Petrograd. May 91.-(via London, June 1)-Maxim Gorky, the noted Russian author. publishes a sensa- tional account of an attempt by D. Rizow, the Bulgaria minister at Der lin, to inveigle him into clandestine negotiations for a separate peace. The peace proposal, Gorky declares. was delivered to him at Petrograd in duplicate by two German agents, act ing individually. W
 In the Novaia Zhizn, of which Gaf+ ky is the editor, he prints Rizi secret dispatch, occupying three umns, with concrete peace propSs Alg and although he himself is an asmos fanatical advocate of peace, 0arseG Rizow.
 Rizow begins by procla' diag tfss already in January he had approached the Russian ministers s Stock a5Im and Christiania with pro aesa fo conclude Ian honorahsa ysaC be- tween Russia and goer Fla TO- ceived rebuff. Imm stSis aftar lie revolution Rizow rene eS lis attsiApt with the Russian miinstar et c4ris- tiania, who was an old | uair tance and obtained, through the Ip ster. a reply from Professor Paul 1-ilukoff, then the foreign minister in the tenn porary government, that there could be no question of a separate peace
 Notwithstanding his two repulses Rizow, representing himself as Rus sia's real friend, now approached his acquaintance, Maxim Gorky. He at tempts to refute successively the ar guments customarily used by the Rus sians and the allies against a separate peace. He offers to guarantee that Germany and Austria will not again undertake an offensive against free Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
CHAMBERS COUNTY
 Y-SECOND ID
 VOTE SCHOOL TAX
Only Five Have Defeated Measure - Accused Ne grOes Still Deny Mur-
 der of Woman

Montgomery. May -(SpeciaL)-De- spite heavy opposition from prominent men, Chambers county gave a majority of 120 for the 9-mill public school tax Thursday, according to returns received by the educational department tonight. It is the twenty-second county to vote the tax. Only five have defeated it.
 NEGROES DENY GUILT
 In another examination by Sheriff W. H. Holcombe of Mobile county tonight Fisher Brooks, negro chauffeur of Mo bile, maintained that he knows nothing of the murder of Mrs R. c. Hess in Mobile on May 20 and that his original story about carrying Mrs. Hess with young man to the Terminal station early on the morning of June 21 is true
 Brooks was given a paper by Sheriff Holcomb about the case, which he read with much interest, but 1t did not cause him to give any information which of- ficials of Mobile county believe he has about the murder Sheriff Hocombe also was unable to get anything out of Albert Sanders, negro, who is accused of complicity in the crime.
 Brooks was told that his wife was proving a damaging witness against him and finally would tell the full story, but it did not move him. Sheriff Hocombe stated that he came to Montgomery to talk with Governor Henderson and At torney General Martin, with whom he will have interviews Friday and that he called by the jail merely to give Brooks and Sanders an opportunity to add anything to their stories, previously told.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
PRESIDENT WILSON SUBSCR|BES S|O,OOO
 T0' LIBERTY LOAN
Canadian Bank and Rail- road Heads p0y 8cnas. Daniels Ap sals to tlsl
 of Navy to IaveC

Washing Nar President Wilson to4sy golnsd ib anks of par ticipantt lr tss lhe loan by sub- scribins ro ot bond.
 ,5WEine e M ary. McAdoo, the (Pres arst i5
 | haf you personally my B seFiptffh le liberty loan which
 n8lte witt zreat satisfaction and wlt fha ir that 1t might be a great
 aeefs3a McAdoo today announced inc iuat .ry for his second speaking oAz support of the loan. He will elsf it New York Monday and before rrass Ing to Washington a week later vi visit Boston, Detroit St Louis, fs Orleans. Birmingham, Chatta- aoga, Louisville, Cincinnati and
 lttsburg.
 Leading Canadian railroad men and bankers were among those who noti- fled the treasury formally today of liberty loan subscriptions. Frederick Taylor. general manager of the Bank of Montreal telegraphed:
 "The subscription of the Bank of Montreal to S1,000.000 of the liberty loan means that Canada and the Unf- ted States side by side face a com mon enemy. It is. therefore, fitting that the premier bank of the domin- ion contribute to the success of the liberty loan. which is the first great blow struck by the United States In the world war. I do not hesitate to say that there is no better security in the universe than the liberty loan.-
 A message from Lord Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Pacific rail- road, said:
 
 T have been glad to subscribe to the liberty loan as a mark of friend ly feeling and appreciation of the po- sition of the United States The Can adian Pacific railway enjoys business relations with the United States and Is glad to participate in this loan"
 An appeal to the 173,564 enlisted men. officers and civil employees of the navy to buy liberty loan bonds was issued today by Secretary Daniels.
 "As the navy must be first in de- fense." he said, "let 1t be first also in making investment In bonds which will aid in making the world safe for democracy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01

There are many strange and valuable records on file in the several depart ments of the courthouse of Jefferson county, many of which make interesting reading. but it is doubtful if any one of them can compare in this respect with the record of the marriage licenses in the probate court. It contains many un- usual and unique records For instance. notwithstanding the fact that the laws of the state prohibit the marriage of whites and blacks, one can read in this remarkable book of the marriage of Miss Ophelia White to MT. James Arthur Black. And there are many such incl dents
 Then again among the many well-known quotations from the works of the Bard of Avon, few are more often quoted than what's in a name, etc" Now we agree that in many respects the immortal Bill has. the correct dope, yet we contend that, when, according to this book of record, Miss Patricia Ormsby Plantagenet was united in marriage to MT. Obediah Scroggins, she certainly got the worst of the change, unless later the aforesaid Obediah gained distinction and renown by being sent to the legislature or the pen itertiary, which usually amounts to about the same thing.
 Among these records of marriage is that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Telling g Good Story

From the Argonaut.
 A khaki-clad warrior with a wounded arm entered the train and sat down op- posite an inquisitive old gentleman. "Oh, Tommy, you're woundedl' exclaimed the latter pleasantly. How did it happen?"
 Well, it was this way" began Tommy wearily, T was told to get even with a German sniper. He was stuck up a tree, about mile away. He was a sergeant, as I could sec
 "As you could see?' interposed the old gentleman. At that distance?"
 Yes, I could see his stripes. Well, we fired at each other. He got one in at me that broke my bayonet and hit me in the arm. But I soon settled him.
 With wounded arm?"
 Yes; easy. Suddenly I heard yell, and whole lot of them started to climb out of the trenches. I fired as quickly as could and 50 of them went down"
 "F'ifty?'' said the old gentleman doubt fully. That's a lot, isn't it?"
 "Yes, 50'' said Tommy, who was get ting annoyed Then I fixed my bayo- net"
 But you said your bayonet was broken" This was tho last straw
 Look here,' said Tommy angrily you don't want story; you want an argu- ment''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Selma Citizens Are Active
 in Work for the Red Cross

Selma, May 31-A Red Cross charter has been granted Selma, it was learned today, through Rabbi Isadore Isaacson, secretary of the temporary organization and plans are now on foot to call a mass meeting of citizens to elect permanent officers and perfect the organization.
 Already numbers of names have been secured by a canvassing committee. com posed of Mrs. Lee Jones and Mrs. Monroe Maas, both Red Cross nurses, who made la preliminary survey to ascertain the sentiment of selmians on the subject.
 E. c. Melvin is temporary chairman; Huston Armstrong. vice chairman, and Rabbi Isadore Isaacson is secretary treasurer.
 It is announced that Carl Leppert, Red Cross organizer for the southeastern divi- sion with headquarters at New Orleans, will arrive in Selma at an early date to assist in setting the chapter in motion.
 The trustees of Payne university (col- ored) who are in annual session, have sent formal protest to the city council of Selma and to the city board of health against the location of the citys s new san itary plant near that institution. The protest is couched In respectful terms, but may be regarded as an ultimatum. For sometime past the advisability of removing the university to another city has been considered by the board and lit is thought that Birmingham or Mont gomery will get the school If such a step Is decided on.
 The Dallas County Rural Carriers as- sociation has chosen the following of dcers for the ensuing year: c. A. Fisher, president; R. s. Hudson, vice president George Watts, secretary-treasurer In July the local association will have the state association as their guests In Selma, when delegates from all over the state will be in attendance.
 w. M. Johnson, prominent real estate man, is desperately i'll at local sani- torium. where it was reported this morn
 ing all hope of his recovery had been given up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
MUSGROVE'S HAT
 NOT OUT OF RING
Has Authorized No Announcement That He Would Not Be in the
 Race for Governor

L. B. Musgrove of Jasper, who was announced several months ago as in the race for governor of Alabama, did not authorize the statement that he would not be in the race, according to Horace c. Gibson, his business associate, who was in Birmingham last night
 T may state that MT. Musgrove has not changed his mind about running for governor" said MT Gibson last night "On the other hand, MT. Musgrove re- mains in the same position as when he authorized his tentative announcement at Montgomery several months ago..
 MT. Gibson, who has been closely asso- ciated with MT. Musgrove, called. on friends. at the Hillman last night, and after a conference with friends he an- nounced that MT. Musgrove, while still engaged in the voca tional training work on large scale, has given the question of running for governor serious consid- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Retirement of Ray to
 Give Juniors a Chance

Washington, May 31.-Army orders to- day show that Maj. Beecher B. Ray, quarter-master corps, has been retired for disability with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His withdrawal from active service clears the way for promotions in the corps held up for long period as the result of a controversy which at- tained the proportions of sensational congressional inquiry, In which Ray was the central figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Wilcox and Mccormick
 Call on Party Workers
 to Aid Draft Officials

Washington, May 31.-In a joint statement issued today from their re- spective party headquarters here, Chairman Wilcox of the republican national committee and Chairman Me Cormick of the democratic national committee, called upon party commit teemen and workers in all communi- ties throughout the country to put their machinery in operation to aid army draft registration officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Southern Reorganizes Its
 Freight Claim Department

Washington. May 3l.-The Southern rail- way announced today the reorganization of it's freight claim department, effective tomorrow. A central office has been es- tablished at Chattanooga and there will be branch offices at Charlotte, N. C., At- lanta. New Orleans and Louisville. The change has been made, the road an- nounces. in an effort to facilitate quicker settlements of freight claims.
 In connection with the change Comp troller A. H. Plant announced the fol- lowing appointments;
 J. J. Hooper, assistant to comptroller. Washington, and the following agents: J. A. Baumgardner, Washington; H. T. White. Chattanooga; George Greaves, Cincinnati; J. N. Trouting. Jr.. New Or leans; J. c. Emmert, Charlotte; Bond Anderson, Atlanta; P. G. Chopper. Louis vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
President Sends Document
 to Russia Outlining the
 War Aims of America

Washington, May 31-President Will son has sent document to the Rus sian government outlining the war aims of the United States and, it Is understood. dealing with the position of No annexations, no indemnities" set out by Russian officials
 It is not to be published until Am bassador Francis in Petrograd has had opportunity to present it to the Rus sian government and then 1t will be given out in Washington. The terms of the communication meanwhile are regarded as highly confidential
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
FURNITURE MEN
 TO JOIN PARADE

The Retail Furniture Dealers associa- ton yesterday named special committee to look after the organizations partici- patton In the Tuesday Registration Day parade. It is proposed to have very at- tractive float
 The committee consists of F. o. Harvey. chairman; R. G. Bond, I. F. Randall and Frank Duke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
German Railroads Will
 Take Off Passenger Trains

Copenhagen. May 31.-(Via London. LA Berlin dispatch says passenger traffic in Germany will be restricted in the most drastic manner in the near future. Rail- roads will be limited to one fast train daily In each direction The military au- thorites have been empowered to con- fiscate rolling stock of private railroads
 The measure is due to the shortage of rolling stock and the impossibility If keeping In repair or replacing equipment of the railroads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Aviator Flying With Noted Dancer, Vernon Castle, Is Burned to Death in Flight

Deseronto, Ont, May 31.-While fly ing with Vernon Castle at Camp Mo- hawk yesterday, Capt. w. E. Frazier of Winnipeg was burned to death Castle escaped with slight injuries
 The two were ascending for instruc- tional purposes when Frazer was seized with nervousness and lost con- trol. The machine swept backward into the hangar and the gasoline tank exploded, setting fire to the hangar. Castle was thrown out when the air plane hit the shed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Will Preach Farewell Sermon

tor of the First Christian church, will preach his farewell sermons Sunday as he leaves Monday to visit his brother at Columbus. Ind. He will preach on
 'Paups Elaboration to the Churches'' on Sunday morning and at the evening hour he will preach on "The Bible: Is it the Revelation from God or Is 1t the Work of Man?' Sunday school at s:30 in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-01
Letters Now Delivered
 by Women in Paris

Paris, May S1.-Wearing trim. dark blue uniforms and glazed straw hats with the French tri-color ribbon. the first women letter carriers made their appearance on the streets of Paris today They are paid francs 50 centimes per day with extra allowances for the high cost of living.