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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01
POSTAL REGULATIONS
PROVIDING WAR TAX
EFFECTIVE TODAY

Regulations providing for the placing
of Internal Revenue stamps on certain
postal matters becomes effective to-
morrow. These stamps are known as
Adhesive War Tax revenue stamps"
They are not good for postage but are
placed on the letters and packages in
addition to the regular required post
age
The following extracts from the
postal regulations are published for
the information and guidance of Re
view readers:
1.-The act of congress of October 3,
1917, to provide revenue to defray war
expenses, requires that adhesive war
tax stamps shall be kept on sale by
postmasters. These stamps are not
good for postage, but are to be used
solely to pay the war-revenue taxes
upon parcel-post packages on which
the postage is % cents or more, and
upon promissory notes, conveyances,
and other business and legal docu-
ments as set forth in the law.
'War-tax stamps are required by law
to be used for stamp taxes as follows:
Bonds of Indebtedness: Bonds, de-
bentures, or certificates of in
debtedness, each 800 or frac-
ton thereof -. -. -. -. .SO.05
Bonds: Indemnity or surety, each so
Capital stock: Each original issue,
for each 500 or fraction thereof .05
Capital stock: Sales or transfers,
each 800 or fraction thereof. -. .Oz
Conveyances: Deeds, etc, exceed
ing 800 TO $500 -. -. .. so
Each additional $500 or fraction 90
Drafts or checks payable other
wise than on sight, promissory
notes, and for each renewal, 500
or fraction thereof -. 49,. .02
Entry in customhouses, not exceed
ing 500 -. -. .25
Exceeding 500 to $500 =. =. =. so
Exceeding $500 80. -. -. -. LOO
Entry for withdrawal from Gus
toms bonded warehouse -. -. so
Passage tickets: Not exceeding
$50 =. -. -. -. 80. LOO
More than $50 TO $50 80. go. 800
More than $50 -. e. .. 500
Parcel post, 25 cents or more post
age, on each 25 cents or fraction
thereof -. -. -. -. -. -. .01
Power of attorney -. -. -. -. .25
Produce: Sales Of, on exchange,
each 800 or fraction thereof. =. .02
Proxy for voting at an election. =. 10
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01
TO JURY TODAY.

The case of the state VS.. E. s. EN-
bree, which is being tried in Tucson
will go to the jury some time this fore
noon. The evidence for the state was
concluded yesterday morning before
the noon recess, and two witnesses for
the defense placed on the stand. They
concluded the testimony in the after
noon and the opening argument was
made by Bruce Stephenson for the
state last evening and j. T. Kingsbury
and A. A. Worsely will argue for the
defense. The closing argument will
be made by County Attorney Ross.
The case will probably reach the jury
by noon today.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01

The Russian minister of the interior
is working out preparatory details for
constituent assembly, for which the
number of prospective voters is esti-
mated at 100000.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01

''War-tax stamps shall be Cancelled
by the user, when affixed, by writing
his initials and the date OF cancella-
ton with pen and ink or stamping the
same. Three Sits with a knife or
other suitable implement shall be cut
through stamps OF 1O-cent or higher de-
nomination, in addition to canceling
with ink"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01

REVIEW WANT Eos Foa RESULTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Alabama Game Chickens
 Are FavOrites in Mexico

Montgomery. January 23.-while the United States is spending large sum of money each day in protecting the border from invasions of Mexicans, one Alabama man is making money out of the Mexican people because he happens to have a special brand of fighting cock which the Mexicans like to use in their holiday cock fights. Archie Rogers of Letohatchie is raiser of fine chickens and each year he loads about 100 game birds on the train and goes to Fl Paso and crosses the Mexican American boun- dary.
 There the Mexicans hunger and thirst for the birds. They are willing to pay from 8 to $10 each for every cock which MT. Rogers brings to the boundary. The Mexicans have one peculiarity about pur- chasing cocks-they do not want white ones. MT. Rogers has learned not to at tempt to sell white birds, but instead loads up his car with black and gray ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
GOVERNOR TO RETURN

Governor Henderson is expected to return from Arizona and Texas Wednesday night in order that he may deliver an address of welcome to visi- tors who will be here in attendance at the second annual conference for safe farming in Alabama, which will begin at noon Thursday at the EX- change hotel and will continue through Friday. Prominent citizens have been invited to attend and to deliver addresses and Governor Hem derson before leaving for points where the Alabama troops are sta toned tentatively accepted the invi- tation officially to welcome the vis- itors.
 Much disappointment was expressed in official circles Monday that Gov ernor Henderson's visit to Nogales, Douglas and San Antonio had not re- suited in the immediate withdrawal of the Alabama troops. Reports from Washington Monday morning said General Funston had selected about 25,000 for immediate entrainment, bu; no Alabama unit was in the list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
DEUTSCHLAND DID NOT ARRIVE AS REPORTED

New London, Conn. January 2s.-A small tug entering the harbor early to- day with lights arranged in an unusual manner. close to the water, gave rise to a report that third German merchant submarine had arrived and it was not until daylight that the report was found to be untrue.
 Rumors that the Deutschland. or sis ter submarine, soon would be here, have multiplied. A watchout for the visitor was set when the Easternss Forwarding companys stanch launch Esco left her dock about midnight manned by a crew from the interned German steamer Wille- had, and proceeded out of the harbor for a point near the entrance where she cruised to and fro for several hours. The tug came in about 2:30 and dropped an- chor near the residence of Capt. Fred erick Hinsch of the Eastern Forwardng company. Her position thereN strength ened the report that she had turned out to be the expected submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Troy Council Planning
 New City Buildings

Troy, January 23.-(Special.)-Th city council is now contemplating a new city hall, new fire department station and change in the city prison. The new plans call for 8 commodious arrangement of the offices of the city treasurer And clerk in the first floor of the but sing now used as a fire station. The second story of the f1rehouse will be used as a council chamber and will be hand somely furnished. The plan is to so ar range and furnish the council chamber that it may be used for town meetings The new city prison will be in the east ern part of the basement of the fire house. Much objection has been raised to the plan, as the firehouse1 1adjoins the Methodist church. Mayor Folmar has in- vited discussions with the church off cials on the matter and the prison will not be moved until it is definitely de- cided.
 The plans for the new fire department are to use the old pumping house ad- joining the light plant, which would be completely remodeled and made into a modern f1rehouse. The present frehouse will not be needed, since the. city has puchased the new automobile ire truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Turpentine Operators
 of Three States Organize

New Orleans, January 23-About 40 na- val stores operators from Texas, Mssis- sippi and Louisiana met here late today and organized the Turpentine and Rosin Producers association, under a Louisiana charter. L.. N. Dantzler of Gulfport was elected president and c. F. Speh of Washington secretary-treasurer
 Permanent headquarters of the asso- citation will be established in New Or leans.
 sThe organization, it was announced, will seek to stimulate the selling of pure gum spirits and properly graded rosin and pro-, vide more logical and scientific market ing facilities Data will be on hand at the offices here relative to consumption, stocks on hand and future production of naval stores. Operators from other states will be invited to become members of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

The art exhibit at the Ensley High school, which will continue until Fri day night, will open in the high school auditorium this afternoon at 2:So o'clock. The collection will consist of more than 200 copies of the worlds greatest masterpieces in painting, sculpture and architecture of all ages.
 The collection will be one of the best ever offered in this city. The en- tire exhibit is loaned to the school by the Elson Art Publishing company at Belmont Mass. Funds from the admis- sions will be used to beautify the schools rooms and corridors.
 The exhibition today will continue until 6 o'clock and will be repeated to- morrow. On Friday, the exhibit will open at 12:30 o'clock, and continue un- til o'clock, opening again at o'clock On Friday evening special musicale, arranged by the School Improvement Ruth Renkin, instructor in art at the school, will be in charge of the ex hibit.
 The initial ghost dance" of the Ems ley lodge of Elks will be given tonight at the hall on Avenue D. No dance will be held tomorrow night. as has been the custom for the past two months.
 The Rev. and Mrs. Majors will be rendered a reception by the members O. the congreg gation of the FairvieW Methodist church tonight at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Oliver, 2116 Oak avenue, from till 10 o'clock.
 Mines Nos. and of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company opened yesterday after being closed for over three years. The mines were put into full operation. Over 150 coke ovens will be used at mine No. and 90 ovens will be used at No. ,. An extra shift of men has been working at the mines for the past week get ting things in order for the opening yesterday. With the opening of these two mines, every one of the mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company is working capacity force. The Daughters of Scotland will ce,e- brate the birthday of Robeft Burns at the Eagles hall tomorrow night. A large crowd, including number of out town visitors, is anticipated. A musical pro- gramme has been arranged and the songs and poems of Robert Burns will be heard. dance will conclude the entertainment of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
A. C.L. TEST CASE
 ID COME UP SOON
Question of Taxation Under Corporation Law Will Be
 Decided by Court

Montgomery, January 23.-(Special) One of the test cases brought against the Atlantic Coast Line railroad by determine whether or not a corporation formed by the merging of domestic and foreign corporations becomes q domestic corporation even though it hold charter granted by another state will be tried in the circuit court of Montgomery county during the call of the jury civil division in February. It is probable the case will be reached about February 15.
 In this case the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, which h;$j been paying fran ohise taxes as foreign corporation, contends that it is organized under the laws of another state, and is en- titled to the benefits of the Alabama laws relating to foreign corporations If this be true, it is required to pay franchise taxes only on the total tions in Alabama. If it Is a domestic corporation, 1t must pay franchise taxes on all paid in capital mentioned in the charter.
 The case was appealed from the pro- bate judge of Montgomery county who recognized the company as a foreign corporation, and permitted it to pay franchise taxes as a foreign corpora tion William l.. Martin, attorney gen. eral, appealed to the circuit court from the probate judges decision, but attorneys for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad attempted to prevent the ap- peal on the ground that no law per- mitted such action. After fighting the matter through the supreme court and consuming one year, the attorney gen. eral won and the case went on the docket of the circuit court.
 Attorney General Martin last week entered suit against the railroad for about $S6,o00, which he claims 1t is due as franchise taxes for about six years, as a domestic corporation. This case will come up later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

auditorium. The official opening was held Monday evening when five-min- ute speeches were made by prominent citizens, including Mayor w. T. Rob- ertson, A. c. Davis, president of the Chamber of Commerce; J. Lee Holl- way, president of the Montgomery Ro- tary club, and Mrs. J. Breyard Jones' president of the city Federation Of Women's clubs.
 Entertainments have been planned for each night during the week and an unusual contest will be the selec- tion of the most beautiful maid in Montgomery. Besides the title. the winner will be given s1OO in gold, will be named the official Tepresen- tative of Montgomery at the South eastern Land show at Atlanta and will have an opportunity of being selected for a trip to California and being made a moving picture performer.
 Many citizens of Montgomery during the first day of the show expressed surprise at the large number of ar ticles which are being manufactured in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
JUDGE DUKE TRANSFERRED

Judge Lum Duke of the Lee county circuit court, who drew a circuit of only one county when all local courts were abolished in 1915, Is the first judge to be transferred from his circuit to another since the new court law became effec- tive. John C Anderson, chief justice of of the supreme court, has issued an order for Judge Duke to hold the term of the Shelby county circuit court which will begin the third Monday in February.
 Shelby county is in the circuit of Judge Hugh D. Merrill of Anniston and is one of the largest in the state. with only one judge. Judge Merrill will need as- sistance from time to time in handling the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Local Data
Would Have President
 Live on 25 Cents Daily
 to Encourage Cheap Living

Washington, January 23-President Will son was urged today to try personally a 25 cents day diet used by squad of New York policemen to demonstrate how inexpensive foods may reduce the high cost of living. Mrs. Eula McCleary, agent for the movement, suggested that the experiment at the White House would have a good effect on the country.
 ..I'll do it if Mrs. Wilson will consent" Mrs. McCleary quoted the President as replying. She said she would call at the White House again Thursday and bring with her a menu to be prepared by ex- perts connected with the movement espe- cially for the Presidents use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
CAPITAL SHOWS PRODUCTS MADE IN
 HOME FACTORIES
Splendid Show Staged by Chamber of Commerce on Suggestion of
 ROtarians

Montgomery, January 23.-(Special) Every article manufactured in Mont gomery was submitted for the inspec- tion of the public at the opening of 'Made- e-in- Montgomery" celebration at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning. The show will continue throughout the week and visitors have been invited from other sections of the state. The idea originated in the Montgomery Ro- tary club and was quickly transferred to the Chamber of Commerce, the two organizations appointing committees which worked together and interested all manufacturing plants of the city.
 The show is being held in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Would Purchase Old Canal

Washington, January 23.-Provision for purchase of the existing Chesapeake and Delaware canal, and properties, at an in itial cost of s1,300O00, was retained in the river and harbors bill in the House to- day, despite attacks upon it. It's cham pions- contend that when completed and deepened to B feet, it would not equal the cost of one modern dreadnaught. and that its military strategic value as an in- side waterway alone merited the expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Flood Crest Reached

Pittsburg, January 2S.-With a de- c,ded slackening in the rise of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers here early today, it was believed that the
 fron, heavy rains on melting snow s,,ndav. had been reached. At an early bomr today the government gauge showed a stage of 2S-5 feet, 3,5 feet : hovs flood stage. At the efweather bu- rser it was stated that the crest of ths flood apparently had been reached. Lower sections of Pittsburg Were still under water early today Many indus ncods sd and operations were suspended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
COTTON G|NNED ID ! JANUARY 16 WAS]
 11,147,118 BALES
Report of Bureau Shows In- crease Over Same Period of Previous Year of
 395,12S Bales

Washington, January 2S-cotton ginned prior to January IS amounted to Il, ,147, ,11S running bales, exclusive of linters, in- cluding 1S9,oO4 round bales, and 115. .4e9 bales of Sea Island, the census bureau to- day announced.
 To January 16 last year, ginnings aggre- gated 10,751,99O bales, including 1O6. .96s round bales. and 9O,671 bales of Sea Island. That was 97.1 per cent of the en- tire crop. Ginnings by states follow Alabama, 543,9S7; Arkansas 1,o69. POT: Cal. ifornia, 31,725; Florida, 5O,625: Georgia. 1 1925, 629; Louisiana, 437,232; Mississippi, 7S0,s62; Missouri 57,o41; North Carolina, 659, ,419; Oklahoma, S10,419; South Carolina. 936,7O6; Tennessee 362,77S; Texas, S,54s, ,2s2; Virginia 26, ,6O2; all other, il ,599.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
WOULD RELIEVE NEGROES

In an effort to work out plans for the relief of southern negroes who have been suffering as a result of short crops, J. II. Duckery, assistant instructor of the tele- graph department of the Pennsylvania railroad, was in conference with white persons and negroes in Montgomery Fri day. He desired to see Governor Tender son, but the executive was out of the city. Duckery denied that his mission has any connection with the large num- Der of negroes who have been taken from the south recently by the Pennsylvania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
To Sell Iron Mountain Line

St. Louis. January Reimbursement was made today that the St Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railway would be sold at foreclosure at p. m-. February Fl. The Missouri Pacific railway will be sold at auction at II a. m. the same day. The sale of the two roads are to clear the way for the ending of the receivership periods of the Missouri Paciic-Irvn Mountain system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
III Soldiers Made Well
 When Good News Comes

Deming. N. M,, January 2s.-News of the ordering home of the First Arkan- sas and First Delaware National Guard regiments had such a cheering effect on their sick. that the base hospital here Is almost empty today, medical officers said. Seventy-five convalescents have returned to duty within the last turn of 25,O00 guardsmen on the bor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
NEW JNCORpORATIoNs

Notice of the incorporation of the Southern Securities company at Clanton. Chiffon county, has been received by the secretary of state. The corporation will have the right to deal in securities of all corporations and to buy and sell commer. cial paper. It will have an authorized capital of 5000, with 5000 paid and the mcorporators are c. c. Covington, Lamat Aldridge and M. P. Randall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
TO WEAR PIGSKIN ROOTS

Emmett A. Jones. chief of the immigra- ton and market bureaus, is determined to prove that pig skin is good for shoes and such articles. He has given an order for pair of pig skin shoes which will be delivered during the next few days. MT. Jones recently suggested to President Wilson that pig skin should be used as a substitute for other leather which is so scarce. Many persons doubt ed that such a use could be made of pig skin and some eveng laughed. Now MT. Jones says he will prove his statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
ENGINEER INJJJRED

Bryant Moseley. employc of the Mobile and Ohio railroads shops, was seriously injured Monday when he fell from switch engine in the yards at the union station, breaking one leg and inflicting injuries in the back. Moseley had placed an engine which was to be used in taking train out of Montgomery and in at tempting to catch another engine which was returning to the shops, slipped and fell to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Gerard Transmits Address

Berlin, January H.-(Via L0ndon.J James w. Gerard, the American ambas- sador. transmitted to the foreign office today the text of President Wilson s speech in the United States Senate yes- terday conferring participation by the United States in a league of peace. The Presidents address was published in the Berlin newspapers this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Freight Wreck on L. & N.

Greenviile, January 23.-tSpecial)--A freight wreck occurred one mile south of Grecnville this morning at II o'clock, which resulted in the damaging of three box cars and two engines, the mashing of the hand of Engineer Perryman and the delay for about three hours of traffic over the main line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
To Test Mississippi Law

Washington, January 23.-The Magno- lia (Miss.) bank today filed an appeal with the supreme court to decide constitution ality of Mississippi's bank taxation law. It is alleged that bank property is as- sessed at full value while that of private individuals is assessed at only 65 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
WANTS ARMY POST

Preparations are being made py the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce 70 send a delegation to Governors lsiano' New York, to present this city's claims for the divisional army post which will he esta blished in the southeast by the war department. Gen. Leonard A. WOOL who came south recently to inspect sites, was urged to come to Montgomery, put the telegram was received after he had left and he could not be reached
 The Chamber of Commerce mas ao- dressed a letter to General Wood urging permission to send a delegation and when a reply has been received the dele gation will leave. Among southern cities being considered for the army post are Augusta and Macon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Canada Gives More Than Asked

Ottawa. Ont, January 23.-Canada has recruited an army of 434,539 men for the war, 12O.0o0 in excess of the force Great. Britain asked the domin- ion to furnish Great Britain at the be- ginning of the conflict, Sir Robert Borden, premier, informed Parliament yesterday. Of this 175.000 already have seen active service, he announced, with casualties of 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
FUNERAL OF J. J. CORNERS

Funeral services for John J. corners who was accidentally killed when pistol which he was cleaning dis charged will be held from St. Peters Catholic church Tuesday morning anu the body will be buried at oakwooo cemetery. The pistol had been the property of Corners father and was a family relic. Corners had recelved reports of burglars in his ne1ghpor- hood and decided to clean it and make it ready for use in case it was neeoeo' The bullet was discharged in the cleaning process and entered his brain.
 The coroner reported death que to the accidental discharge of the plstol'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather FOrecdSL Washington, January 23.-Forecast for Alabama -Mississippi: Probably rain Wednesday,; Thursday clearing and colder.
 Georgia Probably rain Wednesday and Thursday.
 Florida: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Tennessee: Probably rain Wednes- day; Thursday overcast and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24
Bolivian Aviator Killed

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, January g. Captain AIarcon a Bolivian aviator was killed today while making flight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-24

"The Princess of Patchess" has been known to stageland as one of Mark Swans very best dramatic productions. The motion picture verson has lost nothing of the original excellence ot fhe production. William N. Selig has filmed "The Princess of Patches as a Selig Red Seal play There is not dull mo- ment in the film, and 1t carries an ap- pleaing production to a satisfactory con- clusion.