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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17
THE FRAM SIDE CAR

~HE MOTOR cycle satisfying instrument of destruc-
- ton before the side invented. The side car
makes AZ the holder of records for slaughter by vehicles
IN peace Two motor cycle accidents in Bridgeport
hours emphasis the risk that attends upon speeds
1T which these frail machines operated with
without SIDE cars usually travel faster than the coest and
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17

Vallista forces have defeated Car.
rama army near Juarez.
An rthquake, 5000 miles. away
was recorded at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17

Missing since Sept. 25. the American
steamer Kansas City has been given
up for lost by the Navy Department
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17
Practical and Serviceable
Articles
In KleverKraft Silver
Exclusively at Reads

The popularity of KleverKraft
Silverware is growing rapidly.
The articles are easy to clean, at
tractiye and inexpensive, which make
them practical for every day use.
The holders are Of heavy silver plate,
lacquered, the Innings are brown and
white eartherware, Pyrex or a clear
cut glass.
Casseroles (round), $500 each
Casseroles with handles ,$1.15
Casseroles,
(without handles), $1.0O
Handy Bowls, $1.75
Horse Radish Jars, $1.1O
s Compotes, $1.35
Marmalade Jars, $1.35
Candlesticks, $500
Vases, $1.20
Flower Vases, $1.1O
Ramekins (three Sizes,
60, 65 and IS cts
Custard Cups, rs cts
Bakers, Is cts
Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-17
Christmas Handkerchiefs
are ready, at your pleasure

are ready, at your pleasure
Owing to the scarcity Of handker-
chiefs it is advisable to make early
purchases. These goods now on
display we're bought last February
and have just arrived from foreign
and domestic factories.
For Women
All Linen Handkerchiefs initiated.
box of 6, $3.50
Novelty Handkerchiefs,
box of 8, SO cts
box Of 4, SO cts
box Of 8, $1.O0
box Of 6, $1.25
For Men
All Linen Handkerchiefs, initiated,
% cts each, for 81 so
AL Linen, fine quality,
IS cts each, 6 for $500
Cotton Handkerchief initiated,
box Of 6 for $1OO
Children's Handkerchiefs-
Handkerchief fancy embroidered
designs, 10 and Is cts each
Handkerchiefs, neatly boxed for
gifts, for % or 80 cts
Orders for embroidering initials
and monograms should be placed
early.
Main floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
BUTTE, MONT., IS
 VIRTUALLY UNDER
 MARTIAL LAW NOW

Butte, Mont, June 5.-A parade Of several hundred men and women. who appeared of foreign extraction, in pro- test against registration, started riot here late today.
 The paraders, shouting against war and registration, had gone but short distance when citizens began gathering blocking the passage of the paraders Policemen who attempted to break up the procession were attacked by the women marchers. Several shots were fired, but no one was hurt.
 Mayor Maloney. addressing a crowd of 250O persons announced that he would give them 15 minutes to dis perse. State troops who had been held at their barracks, were ordered 10 clear the street. and with fixed bayo- nets, proceeded to disperse the mob. Several arrests were made.
 The city is virtually under martial law, groups of soldiers patrolling all the streets, allowing no crowds nor groups to congregate. All saloons were closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
SHE HAS LAID HER
 CRUTCHES ASIDE Was An Invalid for P Years Until Tanlac Put
 Her on Her Feet

"Tanlac has done a hundred times more than I expected of it,' said Mrs N. A. Bishop, we'll known resident of Roswell, Ga, flor I've laid aside my crutches and am actually doing all my own housework
 T was a cripple with rheumatism for a long time and for three years had to use crutches to get about on and for years I hadn't been able to do any of my housework. to amount to anything. had severe pains in my hips and the small of my back; I lost my appetite and things didn't taste good nor agree with me after eating and l was constipated and had to take something for it constantly. All my neighbors knew of my helpless con- dition and the fact is I was an in valid for going on 22 years.
 After l had taken five bottles of Tanlac l could walk anywhere want ed to go without my crutches, for. didn't need them any moro and laid them aside The rheumatic pains left me, my appetite is good and I can eat anything I want without the least bit of trouble and as [ said before am on my feet again and doing my own hopsework again after all these years. I want everybody to know about Tanlac, for it certainly is won- derful."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug company: in Ensley by D. w. Morris Drug com pany; In Bessemer by Pegram Patton Drug company in Pratt City by Gale Drug company: and in North Bir- mingham by Walker Drug company Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06

q smoked cigarettes ever since a boy. From six to eight sacks of tobacco I used weekly.
 They were doing me great harm. l became so nervous that | couldn't sleep until smoked. Each morning l had an awful taste in my mouth.
 Several times I tried to quit by will power, but it just seemed that I would go wild if 1 couldn't have cigarettes.
 had almost given up hope of ever quitting until one day I sent for a book that told me what to do After learning the way, I quit easily in 2 days and haven't touched a cigarette in years I have gained over 30 pounds and cannot praise the method too high ly. say to every cigarette smoker IT you can't quit without help, let MT Woods help you quit quickly and hap ply. -So says MT. s, H. Ferguson. of Crumps Park
 The foregoing remarks are like those or many other men who have been freed from the habit of smoking cig- arettes, pipe or cigars, or who have been chewing tobacco excessively
 Write at once to MT EdwJ. Woods. S25 M, Station E, New York, N. Y. and set his book. It is free; postpaid to you. Cut this out and show others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Uncle Sam Knows What He Is Doing

So he has set aside number of our choicest scenic possessions as National Parks or Fairgrounds. where Nature holds court and all may come and re- ceive the boon of rest and health and happiness.
 The Secretary of the Department of Interior advises that our National Parks will he open as usual this year. He believes that the entrance of the United States into war will not mate rialIy affect western tourist travel.
 He points out that it is even more important now than in time of peace that the health and vitality of the na- tion's citizenship be conserved, that rest and recreation must materially as- sist in this conservat ton of human tis- sue and energy.
 The most easily accessible of all our National Parks is the new Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes ParIS) in Colorado. only 70 miles northwest of Denver-just a pleasant motor trip after you step from one of the all-s steel trains of the Rock Island Lines.
 Round trip fare to the park Is low and you can take in Colorado Springs Pike's Peak region, while away. with out additional expense of fare.
 Let us help you plan your vacation this summer. We shall be pleased tc furnish you on request our special il frustrated literature, giving you all the details about the trip, where to go what to see, and just how little you need to pay.
 Rock Island Travel Bureau. All Peter. D A. Phone Main 661.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Appeals Court Rulings

Montgomery, June 5.--(Special.) )-Rulings on applications for rehearing in the court of appeals of Alabama Tuesday follow:
 Per Curiam: Lee Cowart vs. the state of Alabama from Montgomery city court; opinion extended, application overrued.
 Tony Norris vs. the state of Alabama, from Walker law and equity court; opin- ion modified and application overruled.
 Charles Echols vs. the state of Ala bama, from Etowah circuit court; Sappli- cation overruled.
 F. E. and l.. A. Whitehead vs. J. w.. Coker, from Cherokee circuit court; opin- ion extended, application overruled.
 List of decisions:
 Per Curiam: Joseph Espalla vs. the county of Mobile, from Mobile city court; judgment of reversal set aside and judg- ment of city court affirmed.
 Brown, P. J.: Southern Railway com pany, vs. E. D. Robertson, from St. Clair circuit court; affirmed R. L. Hood vs John Jenkins, from
 Etowah circuit court; affirmed. Bricken, J.: Lanier Randall and w. c. Edwards, partners doing business under the firm name of Randall and Edwards, vs, IT. O. Sparks and G. R. Sharp, from Calhoun circuit court; affirmed. F'ayette Miller vs. the state of Alabama, from Franklin circuit court affirmed. Charles H. Foote vs. the state of Ala bama, from Jackson circuK court; af- firmed.
 William Davis vs. the state of Alabama, from Walker circuit court; affirmed Sanford, J.: Jim Brannon vs. the state of Alabama, from Jefferson criminal court affirmed.
 G. Baader vs. the state of Alabama, from Cullman county court; affirmed. Lisla Little vs. the state of Alabama, from Gadsden city court: motion granted. Mans Putnam vs. the state of Alabama, from Cleburne circuit court; affirmed. Mack Winford vs. the state of Alabama,
 from Lauderdale circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Pick Roden vs. the state of Alabama, from Marshall circuit court; motion granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Germans Make Another Airplane Raid On England,
 Killing TUo, Inyuring 29

There has been no resumption on the part of the line where the French are facing the Germans of the intense bat ties of Saturday and Sunday, and tho artillery duels there have died down in volume
 During Tuesday IS German airplanes were accounted for by British aviators on the western battle front, 12 of them having been brought down in air fighting. The British themselves lost five machines.
 Apparently the Austrians on the front from Gorizia to the sea are still the aggressors against the Italians. but according to the Rome war office their attacks -have all been repulsed. except south of Jamiano, where the enemy compelled the Italians to give way.
 A British squadron has successfully bombarded the German naval base at Ostend, Belgium, and also has sunk q German torpedo-boat destroyer and put to flight five other German yes sels of this class in the North sea An Austrian destroyer has been sunk in the Adriatic by a submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
QUIET IN TEXAS

In Texas, where the governments in- vestigation of the anticonscription activi- ties of the cooperative buying assocfa- ton recently led to the indictment of nine men, growing out of threats of armed resistance to conscription, the registration was carried out without hitch.
 Cleveland and Detroit reported to the war department tonight that registration was completed at o'clock and the gov ernors of Ohiol and Michigan were au- thorized to order the polls in each city to stay open until all were registered.
 In Cleveland a shortage of registration cards developed during the day and un- til more could be printed registrars were instructed to take the names and ad- dresses of applicants and to canvass them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
COLITMRIJs a.. OI1IET

Columbus, O., June 1.-Two remarkable features stood out tonight in Ohio's re- sponse ito the call to the colors. One is the practically complete absence of trou- ble of any nature, which a week ago loomed ominous. The other is the large number of registrations. Many Ohio cities used up supplies of registration cards and in instances where they could not be furnished from state headquarterS in Columbus were ordered printed To- cally. Cincinnati and Toledo were among the cities that required additional cards The large registration is attributed to the response of thousands of aliens and registrations of thousands who have never voted. While complete returns were not available tonight. it is believed 100000 were enrolled in Ohio today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
MADE TO KISS FLAG

Racine, Wis, June 5.--John Robush, a foreigner employed at the J. I. Case Tin company plant, was forced to kiss the American flag by 900 of his fellow em- ployes today after he is alleged to have declared that he would not register and would not fight for the United States.
 The man was made to crawl on his knees to the flag, which had been spread upon the floor, and after kissing it. com pelled to salute. The police informed him he would be arrested if he failed to reg ister before the close of the booths to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
MEMPHIS

Memphis, June 5.-Registration Day in
 Memphis and throughout western Tennes-
 see passed without disorder and early
 reports indicated that "slaekers," if any, were few. The day. observed generally as holiday, was given over to patriotic demonstrations that reached a climax here in a loyalty parade in which more than 25,OOO men marched. Gen. Luke E. Wright, former Secretary of War; and Congressman Hubert F. Fisher of Ten nessee reviewed the parade while a chorus of 150O voices sang the national anthems of the nations joined in the war against Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
INDIANS GIVE TROUBLE

Flagstaff, Ariz June 5.--Navajo Indians drove an Indian agent and other federal officers off the government reservation 10( miles northeast of here today when the latter went to register the Indians under the war army selective draft bill, N ac- cording to advices received here tonight
 The federal officers feared the Indians would go on the warpath if further at- tempts were made to register them, il was reported.
 It is reported here that the Indians have threatened to burn this settlement Threats also have been made against the Indian agent at the reservation, it was said
 Ignacia, Col, June 5.-ute Indians, or their reservation near here today refused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
NEW YORK

New York, June 5.--Without sem blance of disorder and with every evil dence of willingness to serve, approxi- mately 6o0,000 of New York's sons went to 2123 registration places today and inscribed their names upon the nations roll of honor. The entire city seemed to have sensed the significance and solemnity of the duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
Local Data
PERSONAL

Dr. Charles M. Nice, one of Birming hams leading physicians, left Monday night for New York, where he will attend the American Medical association con- vention, which convenes in that city this week. Dr. Nice will be absent from the city for about 10 days, returning the latter part of next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
SUPPLEMENTARY STEP

There remain several supplementary steps to be taken. Today's registration included only continental United States Alaska and Hawaii will record their fight ing men dates to be set later and the roll of Americans now abroad who are besieging consulates all around the world for registration cards will add to the great list. The state department was called upon for additional cards today by the thousand
 Few eleventh hour rulings were found necessary. The system devised by Gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, June 5.-Registration Day in Florida passed off quietly. Returns from various sections indicate the full quota of men from this state registered. In Jacksonville the registration booths were crowded throughout the day and at g o'clock tonight it was estimated that mere negroes than whites had registered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
ASHEviLLE REPORT

Asheville, N C.. June 5.--At noon today registrars and state federal officers re- ported that registration draft day had preceded without any disturbances. Most of the booths were crowded all morning, and it is expected that 5000 will register in the city, From districts outside the city there have come no reports of dis order or opposition.
 Members of the womens clubs are pin ming the khaki armbands on registrants coored women are giving these emhlems to young men of their race. The day will close with mass meeting of patri- torium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
LOUISIANA

New Orleans, June 5.-Indications to- night were that Louisiana's total regis tration would be close to 100000 as against the war departments preliminary est- mate of 171,0OO Word to this effect was received tonight from the adjutant gen. eral. In New Orleans it was estimated 8, 900 registered, 10000 more than expect ed. There were no arrests here. About 200 whites and negroes were obtained by citizens committee at railroad stations, but proved willing to register when rules were explained,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
OPEIIKA

Opelika, June 5--(Special.)- )-At 8 o'clock tonight S63 eligibles had registered in this,
 Beat ?, 360 whites and 503 negroes. The large registration of negroes was a sur prise. The day passed quietly, no oppo- sition to the patriotic duty of registra- tion being in evidence. It is impossible to get returns from all the beats in the county tonight. but it is known that the
 registration will be heavy throughout the
 county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
NO EXEMPTION WANTED

A feature of the registration was the refusal of hundreds of thousands of men to make any reply to the question; 1Do you claim exempton?" Even men whc reported that they had dependent fami- lies; men with obvious physical disabili- ties and those whose occupations are cer- tain to keep them at home. declined to make such a claim Apparently they have entered fully into the very spirit of the law. They are content to leave the ques- tion of exemption to the exemption boards. They have no claims to make; but are ready to do their share, what ever it may be.
 With the closing of each registration precinct, officials went at once to the task of sorting and classifying the cards. There is much work to be done in order that the brief synopsis which each gov ernor will make to General Crowder of the registration of his state may go for ward promptly. It will take some hours, in many cases, to do the work and no figures for any state will come to Wash ington until every precinct has reported.
 Instructions to registrars were complete and clear their task has been made as simple as possible. and General Crowder is hopeful that another 36 hours will see the full record of the country on his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
ARRESTS IN RICHMOND

Richmond, Va. June 1.-Two arrests were made in Virginia today in conpec- ton with the draft registration One was at Richmond. where a young man was accused of registering twice, and the other at Boeburn where man was ar rested charged with cursng the admin iStra tinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, s. C., June 5.-Registra tion Day in South Carolina passed with scarcely the semblance of disturbance so far as has been reported. According to reports from the county seats the regis tration for national service has been full among both whites and negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
HEAVY AT DETROIT

Detroit, Mich, June 5.--So heavy was the registration for the selective draft here today that permission was asked and received from Washington late to- day to keep the booths open all night if necessary. The only instance of disor- der reported was a saloon fight, in which three foreigners were shot and the sa- loon considerably damaged
 Indications were that Detroit would registered approximately 25,0O0 more than had been expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
ATLANTA

Atlanta, June 5.-When registration places closed tonight substantially the full number of men. expected under the estimate had signed up for selective draft.
 There was no disorder reported from any of the registration places. Men of beth races responded readily and will ingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
TAXING EXCESS PROFITS
By HOLLAND

New York. June 5.-(Special. lotto H.
 Kahn an international banker of much authority on economic subjects, and Ed
 win R. A. seligman. professor of po- litical economy at Columbia university, in recent communications upon war tax stion, substantially agree respecting what should be and what should not be done. Mir. Kahn recently asserted that If the federal Senate schould so perfect the war
 tax bill as to include an excess profit tax which might well be as much as 30 per
 cent or even more, the probability is that
 the tax would yield not far from $500 0o0,
 coo. These figures are substantially the
 same as are those set forth by Professor Seligman in an article lately published Professor Seligman and MT. Kahn agree that the proposed tax in the House bill of Is per cent upon profits would not yield nearly as much as tax of say, 30 per cent, or approximately that figure,
 upon real excess profits. Both agree in the opinion that the so-called excess profit tax, now under consideration al Washington, is not in any economic or just sense of the world tax on excess profits, but substantially tax upon all profits
 It is this proposition which has given business men much concern. They be- lieve, as do also these two high au- thorities, that the excess profits should be figured on such profits as are obtained over and above the average earnings dur ing the three years OF the present war. These would be war profits MT. Kahn and Mir. Seligman are fortified by figures prepared for them by one of the ablest statisticians and actuaries in ths 1nan- cial district. man who Is also very fla miliar with domestic and international banking. He obtained his figures from authoritative sources in England. There,
 in order not greatly to impair business. but instead of that to stimulateeit, ex- cess profits were regarded as those which were in excess of an average profit ob- tained by business in Great Britain in three years of normal conditions.
 These communications, as well as a good many which have been sent to members of Congress by men who have studied this question, will, it is thought serve to influence the committee of which Senator Simmons is chairman, so that 1t will be able unanimously to report in favor of high taxation upon real excess profits. Should the committee thus re- port and should Congress adopt the re- port, business interests will be gratified since there is no disposition to avoid the payment of a heavy tax even as much as 30 per cent, upon profits which are ill excess of the average profits gained in normal times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-06
NO ADDRESS GIVEN

Many cards mailed by men absent from their home precincts failed to show the present address of the individual.
 Governors of many states General Crowder said in a statement, report that the registration cards of absentees which are reaching home precincts in many in stances do not carry the present address of the absentee who is mailing the card.
 Tt is impossible in many cases to mail registration certificates to such absentees. An absentee who has made this mistake should at once send his address to the registrar of his precinct and request a certificate. The request should be ad- dressed as follows ''To the Registrar Precinct Your Home), care Sheriff county, ........ State If permanent home is in a city of 30.O0O or over, mail card in care of the mayor of that city" Washington, June 5.-At o'clock to- night Attorney General Gregory issued this statement:
 Reports received today by the de- partment of justice relative to registra- tion indicate a ready and general re- sponse on the part of the young men of the country to the demands of the con- scription act. So far only three arrests have been reported to the department, and none of these grew out of serious situation. No resistance to registration has comS to my attention