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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Legislature of Texas Orders Investigation of
 Charges Against Governor

Austin. Tex, August 2.-The Texas
 house of representatives today ordered
 an immediate investigation of charges
 against Governor James E. Ferguson,
 presented by Speaker Fuller of the house. as the basis Of possible impeach-
 ment proceedings against the governor,
 who, with several other state officials.
 recently was indicted for alleged irreg- ularties in connection with the handling of public funds It is expected that the
 inquiry will begin tomorrow.
 After adopting the resolution provd-
 ing for the investigation. the House voted down as unconstitutional pro-
 posed amendment to the rules to provide for the appointment of a speaker pro tenn, but announcement was made that the speaker will appoint a chairman to preside over the house while sitting as committee of the whole to con nsid~" t''e charges. It was stated that MT. Fuller would be governed by a majority vote of the house in making the appointment. An attorney to pass upon the admssa- ' bility of the testimony also will be ap- pointed and both Governor Ferguson and Mir. Fuller would be represented by counsel.
 The governor attended today's session of the House.
 The senate has not as yet convened because of the absence of quorum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
EFFICIENCY FIGURES
 ON CAR SERVICE
Subcommittee Shows Fig, ures of Interest in the
 Handling of Cars

The Birmingham subcommittee on car service has shown some increased efficiency figures in the past few months that bring special attention to the war that is now being waged by Chairman Hutchens to increase the loading and unloading efficiency in all quarters.
 Loading or unloading pig iron and furnace raw materials from all such points show as follows:
 April, 1917. 69.296 cars
 May 1917, THAT cars. increase of 1176 per cent over April.
 June. 1917. 7sooS cars, increase of 1257 per cent over April.
 The cars handled out of all points in Alabama for June. 1916. numbered 92,63S: for June, 1917, 105,499, showing an increase of 12,S61 cars for the year or 1886 per cent. Cars released with in. free time in 1916 94.9; for 1917, 96.3. showing an increase of IA per cent
 The above statement does not in- clude the reports from the Frisco, Bir- mingham Belt Birmingham Southern and Illinois Central Railroad com panies operating in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Saunders Comes Forward Again With Safeguard
 Against Tricky U-Boats

New York August 2-Plans to safe guard American ships from submarine attacks have been worked out by the naval consulting board and a spe- cial committee appointed by Maj.-Gen. George W. Goethals. it became known here tonight when w l.. Saundeis $, chairman of the board. advised war re- lief societies to adopt the system as safeguard for their shipments. De- tails of the plans were not made public.
 MT. Saunders. in a letter to John Moffat, secretary of the federal coun- cil of allied war relief societies, said that the plans had been approved by the federal authorities who now are putting into effect through the war risk insurance bureau premium on ships equipped according to its provis- ions. Four relief ships have been sunk in the last three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
MRS. LET'S WINS
 CH|CAGO'S TITLE

Chicago, August 2.-Mrs. Fred c. Let's, Jr., woman's western golf champion, to- day wrested the championship of Chi cago from Mrs. Melvin Jones of Glen Oak Country club, up and l to play. The Indian Hill player had to play the best golf of the tournament over the Midlothian course to win. The former Cincinnati star was down at the turn, shooting a 47 to A for Mrs. Jones, but an unbeatable 39 on the second nine for a total of S6 was too much for Mrs Jones, who scored 46 for total of 90
 Mrs. Letts made mems par on all ex- cept three of the last nine holes Mrs Jones, champion last year, was almost as deadly on the greens, but developed some wildness with the wooden clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Congress Going to Deal Drastically With Aliens
 Known to Be Slackers

Washington, August 2.-Drastic dealing with alien slackers is proposed by bill agreed on today by the House immigra- tion committee and slated for pushing in the House.
 Alien slackers who do not wish to take military service in the American forces would be deported; the entry of others to the country would be prohibited Any person who claims exemption from mili- tary duty on the ground that he is an alien never could become a naturalized citizen.
 Aliens of any class could be drafted for work on farms. in industrial plants and for other home duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Injunction Hearing Monday

Montgomery, August 2.-(Special) Operators of immoral houses in Mont gomery will appear in the circuit court at 10:3O o'clock Monday morning to show why injunctons should not be issued per manently enjoinng them from operating places of immortality. This date was set by the court Thursday at the request of the attorney generals department. and attorneys representing the women. Thirty houses were closed Sunday and Mon- day on temporary injunctions issued by the chancery division of the circuit court Saturday night, the attorney general con tending that laws were being violated near a military camp established for the training of the national armies. Attor- neys for the women will make a motion to dissolve the injunctions. Some women have remained in the city. believing that the cases will be dismissed. All opera tors are in the city but the doors of their houses have been closed since the injunctions were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Notice to Reserves Issued

Montgomery, August 2.-(Special. )--Offi- cial orders notifying all members of the reserve of the Alabama National Guard to report here Sunday morning for three years active service were sent out by the state military department Thursday. They will be drafted into the federal service at once under their enlistment papers which provide that they will serve actively three years and will remain in the reserve for three years and subject to any call. Estimates are that the Ala bama brigade will receive about $50 men who have completed their period of ac- tive enlistment since the troops were mobilized. Any reservist who has not enough money to pay his railroad fare may obtain it from the nearest post, camp or general recruiting station. He may borrow it and return it when he arrives at camp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
APPOINTMENT OF
 CAMP COMMANDERS ID BE MADE SOON

Washington, August Disappointment of the general officers to command the l6 National Guard training camps is t:e only step remaining to be taken to get more than 30ooo0 men of this force in training for duty in France It was in dicated today that the appointments would be made during the week as well as those of all other general officers for the guard. The nominations must be sent to the Senate.
 The war department made public to- day a detailed statement of progress be- ing made with the preparation of the IS camps. The camps at Augusta, Ga. Deming, N. M,, Montgomery, Ala, Spar have been ready today but 1t will take another two weeks to prepare them. Troops assigned to these camps will not be sent forward until quarters are ready
 Camps for the second guard group, called out July 25, will be ready on Au- gust 15 and the quarters for the third or western group. will be ready Septem- Der l.
 The department is preparing recom- mendations for the President as to of- ficers to command the 16 divisional can comments of the national army as well as those to command the guard camps.
 It is regarded as vitally necessary that leach new general officer of the national army be able to go to his cantonment site at least three weeks before the se- lected men begin to arrive and that he be accompanied by the five principal mem bers of his staff
 Presumably the list of general officers, both for the National Guard and the na- tional army will contain the names of a great majority, if not all, of the pres ent general officers of the guard The vacancies in that rank in the guard, how ever, as well as the full list of general officers for the national army, probably will be filled from the regular service, supplemented possibly at some points by men at present in civil life but who have had wide military experience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
At the Lyric

bill of varied entertainment of the high class that has characterized the performances at the Lyric for many months past is the offering for the bal. ance of the week. It is especially attrac- tive in that every number is different and as a whole new and original. The ate of Julia Ring and company in Twice a Week. is a very cleverly constructed little comedy and in the hands of Miss Ring and her capable colleagues scored headline honors easily. Miss Ring pos- sesses much of the charm of her talented sister Blanche Ring, and by her clever acting soon won the favor of the audience last night. The scenic effects and set tings add much to the act.
 Little Miss Helen, a charming little comedienne, singer and yodler made one of the hits of the bill. While some of her jokes were bordering on the antique they were told in an irresistible manner Leavitt and Lockwood a singing and talking couple with a very clever line of chatter and comedy also scored a hit They both sing well and their comedy lines are new and up to the minute.
 Guiran and Newell, dancers extraordi- an act that is of much merit and ex- ceptionaly we'll staged. The opening num- ber, Kaikings s shadowgraphs, is a decided novelty and very acceptab ble. Pathe week ly news pictures show timely scenes Of national importance Including some in- teresting war pictures of recent date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Heavy Gas Flow Struck
 in We'll Near Mobile

Mobile, August 2.-(Speciaf) )-Heavy gas pressure was struck at the well of the w. B. Patterson Oil company 10 miles from Mobile, today The drilling crew, it was reported, Is having diff culty in holding the pressure to set the eight-inch casing.
 Various estimates have been made of the gas measurements. Some oil men say the we'll is showing over 1000, 900 feet, others claimed there is more gas than that.
 Water was blown about 70 feet in the air The site where the well is being sunk was chosen by Paul Mahoney, who drilled the gas well at Huntsville, which has been turned over to the city light ing plant. The well is now at a depth of 5000 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Changed Their Names

Washington, August 2,-Because two officials of the consular service hav- ing German names changed them to sound more American, the senate com. merce committee today had to recon slider their nominations. They are wal ter H. Schulz of Oklahoma, who changed his name to Schals, and Gas ton Schmutz of Louisiana, whose name lnow is Smith. Both were reported fla &orably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Londoners Will Witness Parade of U. s. Troops
 Says English Newspaper

London, August 2.-Not many days hence London will be able to give con crete welcome to the American army according to the Express, which says that body of American troops will then march through the streets of the metrop. oils with banners flying and band playing.
 The Express adds that it will be the first time since the landing of William III that troops of foreign nation have marched through the streets of an Eng fish city bearing arms and carrying a foreign flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Man Drops Dead on
 Return From Vacation

C. V. Smith, SAY North Forty third street. dropped death at 8 o'clock last night while walking from the car line to his home Smith had been to Atlanta on his vacation and upon his arrival here boarded a street car for his residence. After leaving the car he had walked only about a block when he suddenly fell dead.
 He was 46 years old and is survived by his widow and one brother w. T. Smith of Atlanta. The body will be sent to Atlanta tomorrow by s. w. Woodin Un- dertaking company. Funeral services and interment will take place there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Negro ElectrOcuted

While attempting to remove live wire with a broom, Sidney Page, a negro. employed at the Dunbar hotel, was electrocuted last night about 1a o'clock Just how the accident hap pened could not be ascertained last night, as witnesses to the affair state death was instantaneous. Coroner Ho- gan was notified and ordered the body held by the undertakers for investi- gation. Officer Ed Jones is working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
RUSSIAN sITUATION ACUTE

Daily the situation of the Russians on the eastern front grows increasingly acute. Across the Zbrocz river in Rus
 sa, to the south between the Dniester and the Pruth rivers in Bukowina, and in the Carpathian region bordering Ru-
 mania, the Russians everywhere are
 steadily falling back. So far have the operations of the Teutonic allies been advanced in Bukowina that seemingly the little Austrian crownland soon again will be returned to the Austrians. Nu- merous additional towns and vantage points along the front have been cap- tured by the Teutons. Berlin asserts that from the Pruth to the eastern foot hills of the Kelemen mountains dis tance of approximately a hundred miles, the Russians are steadily giving ground Advices reaching Petrograd from the front are to the effect that retrograde movement by the Russians has been car ried out 15 miles southeast of Riga, the important Russian port and naval base on the Baltic. Here the Germans have occupied the Ukskull bridgehead, which the Russians previously had evacuated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Untraceable RumOrs of Disaster to American
 Forces Denied by Baker

Washington, August 2.-Untraceable rumors that some disaster had been met by the American forces brought from Secretary Baker today a denial and reiteration of the promise that news of any misfortune would not be withheld from the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Southern Train Wrecked

Charlottesville, Va, August 2.-The Augusta Special. fast train on the Southern railroad. was wrecked by washout IF miles north of fhis place late tonighth. The engine and four cars jumped the track but accord ing to the railroad officials no one was seriously injured. A special train was sent from here carrying three physicians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Fisher Brooks Prepares Statement to Be Read
 Just Before He Is Hung

Mobile. August 2-Fisher Brooks ne- gro, who will be executed in the county jail Friday morning at daylight. for the murder of Mrs Julia May Hess, is to- night preparing a statement to be read from the scaffold, according to Sheriff .Holcombe. A stenographer will tran scribe the statement, which, the sheriff said was advised by the minister who has been in attendance upon Brooks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Auto Accident

o. P. James of 1429 Eleventh avenue was painfully injured and A. w. Frew bruised considerably when the auto mobile driven by Jones collided with post on Second avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. The accident happened last night about 93O o'clock. The car was demolished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Emperor William Sends Message of Congratulation to Crown Prince Rupprecht

Berlin, August 2.-(via Copenhagen) Emperor William, according to an official statement today, telegraphed to Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria his con gratulations on the great success of the German fourth army, July 31, whereby the vehement Anglo-French attack in- tended to conquer the coast of Flanders. failed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Organization of Navy
 League Perfected in Selma

Selma. August 2-(Special)-Th or ganization of the Navy league has been perfected in this city and vicinity with much enthusiasm. the following officers being elected for the year. Mrs. D. A. Kennedy, chairman Mrs. A. F. Harmon, vice chairman; Mrs. Charles Bellows, second vice chairman; Mrs. c. G. lis sier, secretary; Mrs T. Gary Hooper, treasurer.
 The membership committee was am nounced as follows: Mrs. B. B. Rogan. membership chairman; Mrs. c. c. Patter- son. Mrs, T. E. Gary Miss Eleanor Gary, chairman finance committee; Miss Sarah Axford, Miss Mary Axford, Miss Louis Hooper, Miss Matilda Stillwell, Miss Flossie Hagarty, Miss Marie Smith. Miss Kate Chisolm. Miss Alice Clapp, chairman publicity committee.
 Meetings will be held each week, and the league will immediately begin on the work of knitting wristlets and muf- flers for the marines.
 Louis P. Merkle prominent in mu- sical circles throughout the state, died suddenly at his old home in Macon, Ga.. Wednesday evening after an illness of several weeks.
 MT Merkle spent the past year in New York returning recently to Selma suf- fering from breakdown. His sudden death was a severe shock to his family and friends in this section.
 MT Merxle was 40 years old, and is survived by sister, Mrs. o. K. Erhart of Selma. and brother, Henry Merkle. of Macon
 Two affidavits were sworn to this morning before United States Commis- sioner Henry Reese, Jr.. and warrants issued for the arrest of two alleged ''slackers. in Dallas county. The war rants were forwarded to United States Marshal E. c. Gewin at Mobile for exc cutiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
FLOOR" TAX
 ADDED ID SUGAR.
 COFFEE AND TEA
Payment on Undivided Sur plus of Corporations Re- duced From 15 to 10
 Per Cent

washington, August 2.-Reduction rom l5 to 10 per cent in the proposed tax on undivided surplus of corpora Nons, Joint stock companies and as- soclations and imposition of new noor' taxes upon large accumulated stocks of sugar, coffee. tea and cocoa were steps decided on today by the senate finance committee in revising the war tax bill It is planned to com plete the bill Saturday and begin Sem ate debate next week.
 The levy on undistributed surplus virtually is surtax on corporate in comes which now pay only a fiat tax, although individual incomes are sur taxed Reduction of the rate to 10 per cent followed the committees recent decision to treble the normal corpora tion tax, raising 62.O00,OO0 more rev. enue from that source.
 From the proposed , per cent rate 2 It was estimated that $25, 900, 900 in rev. enues would result. The 10 per cent tax will raise much less, as in addition to the per cent reduction the com mittee decided to exempt from the 10 per cent tax surplus that is actually invested and employed in business or retained for employment in the req sonable requirements of the business"
 NEW FLOOR TAX
 The new floor tax on sugar, coffee, tea and cocoa is at the same rates as Sfe prescribed in the bill for consump. gion taxes on these products. The pro- slvision was added to subject to taxation < large stocks of these commodities i'm ported in anticipation of the proposed consumption taxes Some leaders are < said to have a years supply on hand. which would be reached only by floor tax. The rates are: Sgar, 1sc pound i; coffee, Pc; tea Sc, and cocoa, 2d 5c. Limited amounts in the hands of small dealers are to be exempt
 Important administrative provisions affecting income and war profits taxes approved today by the committee au- thorize the treasury department to per- init CT require monthly installment . payment of such taxes between March and June 25 of each year, when they are payable. Many corporations have requested the monthly 1nStalInont pay ment privilege because of their neces- sty to borrow large sums frequently for bulk payment required under ex- istihg law
 ANOTHER NEW CLAUSE
 Another new clause autncrizas pay ment of.4sSome and war excess profits taxes by uncertified checks or by the rew treasry short-t@-m certificates of indebtedness.
 J A motion by Senator Gore to exempt farmers from the new war excess profits tax on individuals in trade or business was rejected by the commit tee.-
 A new clause added to the war prof it's section provides a new standard for calculating tax exemptions of those claiming that their pre-war profits were subnormal. Under the plan, if the Secretary of the Treasury should find exemption claims are justified, those claiming exemption would be entitled to that allowed to new corporations not in existence before the war, whose in come and profits would be based upon that of companies or individuals en- gagged in the same general line of trade h,,c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Governor Out of State

Montgomery, August 2.-(Special)-Gov ernor Henderson left Thursday for Chau. tauqua, N. Y, and will be absent from the state about 10 days He will join Mrs Henderson, who has been there several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES

to New York and Boston, going one route, returning another. Through sleep- CTS to New York daily. leaving Bir- mingham 7:30 a. m. via Seaboard. Phone Main 23S2 for information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
GERMAN EMPEROR, GROWING NERVOUS,
 HOLDS COU GIL
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or used to supplant food that is ex- ported.
 Norway's case was put before this gov ernment today by Dr. Frijtjof Nansen, head of the Norwegian mission, who de- clared his county, facing starvation, was ready to release million tons of ship ping in return for the privilege of inn porting food. Norway, Dr. Nansen said, needs sugar, fats and grain, and will guarantee that none of these things are sent into Germany.
 DUTCH ARE HUNGRY
 The Dutch government, too, is willing to exchange ships for food but does not want Dutch ships sent into the sub marine zone.
 MT. Van Rappard, the Dutch min- ister, said also that his government was ready to devote 5000 tons to the trans portation of relief to the Belgians if the United States would allow Holland to have foodstuffs for her own use.
 The Dutch merchant marine consists of about 100000 tons. Hollands unwil- lingness to have her ships go into the danger zone, the minister said, was be- cause of her great colonial trade.
 It is understood that the new export regulations issued by the Swedish gov ernment today, the purpose of which evidently is to prevent brass, lead, cop per, nickel and other base metals leav- ing the county, will be followed by sim jlar orders from the other Scandinavian countries and by Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

euissenberry, Thomas-Age 3S, died at his former residence. 1921 Eighth avenue. north. Wednesday morning Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock this morn ing with interment following at Oak Hill cemetery. Shaw Undertaking company will be in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
GERMAN EMPEROR NERVOUS

Although the Teutonic allies are still ad- vancing against the Russians in East Galiqia, Bukowina and along the Mol david frontier, the allied offensive on the western front apparently Is on the nerves of the German Emperor, whose troops before have had to face. and with great losses of men and terrain, gigantic attacks by the British and French, cov- cred by countless pieces of modern artil lerv of all calfbres and ranges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Byers-The infant of Mir. and Mrs. George J. Byers. 6719 First avenue, died at the residence Wednesday night. Funeral services were held at the residence at 2:30 o'clock yester- day afternoon and inrerment fol- lowed at Forest Hill cemetery with &. w Woodin Undertaking company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Booth. sarah Lenora--The 7-month- old daughter of Marion G. Booth, died al the residence. 912 Georgia street Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the residence at o'clock yesterday afternoon and in- terment followed at Elmwood ceme- tery with Shaw Undertaking com pany in charge. Rev. J. A. Bryan officiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Bailey, Mrs. Lula Mae-Age 31, died early yesterday morning at a local infirmary. Funeral services will be held at Shaw's private chapel at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is a sister of Mrs. J.. w. Neighbors.