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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
FORCEFUL SERMON BY
 DIR. GRADY HARRIS
Reception To Be Rendered Pastor
 Next Thursday at the Church &

Dr. A. Grady Harris pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, delivered forceful sermon to the congregation yes terday morning on No Man Liveth to Himself Alone"
 The interdependence of man and the influence of every one was the theme of the discourse. Beginning with the we'll known trait of the human family to cultivate the social instinct and showing how it is impossible for man to be his best in solitude, pr. Harris developed his theme, showing mentally materially and morally, man cannot de- velop himself alone. He gave as an ex- ample of ones influence on another, the effects of the teachings of Socrates upon our philosophy.
 Moses exerted a powerful influence as the greatest law giver," said pr. Har- ris. Jesus Christ, by the influence of his teachings, has softened the growth of civilization and made the world the livable place 1t is. Nations are governed by the same principle of reciprocal in fiuences as shown by the present world war In the life of every man the good can be traced to the influence of some good person who has come in contact with that life"
 A reception will be rendered Dr. Har- rs in the lecture rooms of the church next Thursday evening at s O clock. Dur ing the short time he has been here, Dr. Harris has won the confidence and es- teem of those who have attended the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
EVENING SERVICE AT LYRIC THEATRE
 WELL ATTENDED
The Rev. Dwight Bayley, Associate Pastor Independent Presbyterian Church, Speaks on "The Cost
 of Character"

Considering threatening weather at tendance at the evening service of the Independent Presbyterian church at the Lyric theatre last evening was good The associate pastor, Rev. Dwight S. Bayley, preached strong sermon on The Cost of Character, national character as wei as indi- vidual. Tt is synonymous almost with salvation,' said pr. Bayley, put to the individual means heart suffering and self-sacrlfice. Christian life Is full of joy, but not easy-at least l have not found 1t so.
 What are you and doing with our character" pr. Bayley asked. "One of the chief enemies of character building is the inner man. Are all the pictures hung upon the walls of our minds pure pictures?"
 The cost of national character, pr Bayley said, is very real, especially to our own country at the present time. Already 1t has cost billions in money and may yet cost more in lives .sWe are in this war" he declared "be cause we see fit to maintain our ma tional character for straightforward ness and integrity which, thank God has already been established.
 .The goal of life can be reached only at great cost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
BOY SCOUTS ANNUAL
 OUTING AND CAMP
Scout Party Will Leave Tomorrow For Camp at Van Hoose Estate

The annual outing of the Boy Scouts will begin tomorrow, and all prepara- tions have been made to make IL the most successful one that the local scouts have ever held. A large numper oi scouts have already signified tneir in- tertions of attending and the party VII leave the Louisville and Nashville sta tion at ' o'clock. The railroad fare IS s1.7o round trip. and the camp fee IS S, which must be paid in advance.
 The camp will be held at the line m country estate of J. A. VanHoose. me estate comprises about 12oo acres Of wlid country with 30 springs. two swimming holes, two baseball diamonds, and cave a half f-mile long, and all reaoy ior " soo,,+s The boys will be well looked after by the scout executives and care will be taken to guard against accidents on the trip Reservations may pc made or further information gained from scout headouarters in the Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
WILSON IS
 ANXIOUSLY A WAITING
 ACTION ON A AGREEMENT
Coal Operators Meet Today While Miners Meet Wednesday, Cooler Heads Are Expected to Prevail When Conven-
 tion of the Miners Assemblies

concessions gained from operators 1t was feared that all mines, pending the result of the convention, would be- come idle. That with the exception of small mines in Walker county ldlness nowhere prevails is regarded as good omen.
 Hywell Davies, conciliatory agent of the department of labor will return to Birmingham today and will proceed to deal in the name of the government with the discordant element.
 STORM TO BREAK
 While officials at union headquar- ters believe that in the end the agree ment will be ratified, fear is expressed that the men will violently voice thelr disappointfn ent. It Is said that an ef- fort will be made to displace J. k. Kennamer, president of District No. 20, and other officials, and that certain so- called "hotheads" will advocate in- dependent strikes.
 MT. Davies by personal interviews with the men will endeavor to pre- vent action to the above effect. It is believed that he will advise quick ratification of the proposal of the sec retary to the end that the miners | might do nothing which would ipso l facto disjoint their union. l It is reported that many miners, angry in the beginning. are now ad : vocating resumption of work in that l plans may be laid for demands in the l future which might be obtained. It is | believed by those best posted that such counsel will prevail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
Heat Users To Oppose
 Proposed Price Raise

Definite plans for the opposition of the proposed raise in the prices of city heat will be taken this afternoon. Users of city heat in the city will meet in the rooms of the Civic association at 4 o'clock. The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company has filed a petition before the Alabama public serv- ice commission to allow them to make a flat raise of 171a per cent on their rates. The association and the users conditions under which the heat is pro- duced before the raise goes into effect The company attributes the alleged ne- cessity for raise.to the increased pricea of coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
NEGROES WANTED
 FOR ARMY CORPS
Men Not Drafted Wanted For United States Army and the Nation
 al Guard

A telegram has been received by the local United States recruiting office giv- ing orders for the enlistment of as many negroes as can be obtained for the quar- termasters' corps for service in front.
 Men who have not been drafted are still wanted for the regular army and the National Guard. Capt. T. o. Smith has been detailed to assist Captain Hutchinson in getting recruits for the guard and is stationed at the regular army headquarters. Men applying for enlistment are given their preference as to which branch of the service they en- ter. Four men were sent off yesterday. one to the regular army and three to the regiments of the National Guard that are stationed at Montgomery.
 The office of the marine corps opened last week and is taking in a few men each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
COMMUNITY SING
 ! ID BE CARRIED OUT
Ten Thousand Day at Capi- tol Park Postponed Ac-
 count of Weather

Cnfavorable weather prohibited the community sing yesterday afternoon at Capitol park. Director Lawrence an- nounced that the same programme will be rendered at the park next Saturday afternoon, beginning at o'clock, and that that will be 10000 day
 At o'clock the time for the singing to begin light rain was falling and indications were that the weather would become worse. The members of the Phil harmonic orchestra were unwilling to ex- pose tF cir instruments to the damp at mosphere and as there were few people at the park at o'clock it was decided to postpone the service.
 The campaign to have at least 10000 persons present next Sunday afternoon win be carried on during this week. and every feature with possible addi- tional attractions, will be given next Sunday.
 We have heen fortunate heretofore in having fair weather for the sings said Director Lawrence. We regretted that the programme could not be carried out, but will make every effort to have the greatest meeting yet next Sunday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
WONDER PICTURE AT
 ALCAZAR THEATRE
Beautiful "Kiddie'' Fairy Film, "Jack and the Beanstalk," To
 Be Shown Soon

William Fox, film wizard, decided to make motion pictures especially for children He waved his magic wand at the Fox western studios, and To and be- hold, there sprung up, as if made by fairies. the beautiful spectacular age-long fireside tale of Jack and the Bean stalk
 Everybody knows the story, which has bean handed down from the earliest days of the English-speakjng peoples as heritage of delight to the little ones of modern times. It is filmed for children, by children and will be shown at the Al cazar all next week, beginning Sunday.
 How many grown-ups recall the mo- ments of real joy when as child they listened while someone read to item from book about the giants and pig mics, the fairies and other wonderful marvels of the make-believe world. Now these wonderful stories are visualized by master hands and are to be placed be- fore the delighted eyes of the children of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
PRETTY ALICE BRADY WILL TELL SECRETS .OF FILM INDUSTRY
Idol of Movie Fans to Ap- pear in Person at LOew's Bijou-T0 Edit Movie
 Columns Age-Herald

When Alice Brady reaches Birmingham to find a most interesting schedule for her time. She will devote a great part of the morning to reading mail and dic- tating for her column in The Age-Herald and in the afternoon she will visit a number of points of interest and busi- ness establishments. She will appear at the performances at Loew's Bijou and in the evening after her theatre en- gagement she will find her time called OH for social affairs that are being ar ranged.
 On Thursday she will have a whirlwind finish clearing up the mail that has commenced to accumulate following the announcement in Sundays e-Heraid, and there will be other things for her to do when she is not at the Bijou.
 The visit of pretty Alice Brady is going to be one of the events of the his tory of things theatrical in the Birming- ham district. That the talented girl is one of the most popular screen stars ever introduced to the millions who follow the every Alice Brady picture, whether here or elsewhere Is the signal for attendance that usually means capacity in the theatre exhibiting the feature. Miss Brady is very much interested in the southern people, and she has met a number of the leading people here at social affairs in New York and is now keeping her promise to see Dixie. She is most interesting and accomplished young lady and is going to make herself very popular
 Miss Brady appears at the afternoon and evening performances at Loew's Bijou on Wednesday and Thursday only and will have something very interest ing to tell the great audiences who will hn oftroctad to caa bar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03

Excess profit taxation as contemplated in the revenue bill prepared by the finance committee of the Senate, would knock the props from under the legs of business, in the opinion of capitalists of Birmingham.
 News from Washington to the effect that in all probability amendments cal culated to make changes in the commit tee programme will be defeated, is re- garded with alarm. There is hope in Br- ningham that the Bankhead amendment will prevail.
 Interviews with a dozen heads of cor porations in the Birmingham district yes terday reveal singular agreement. That distress will be the result of the pas sage of the bill is based chiefly on the fact that prior to the war business in Biz mingham vas practically at a standstiil. THE LOCAL EFFECT
 The committees s plan for the collection of excess profit taxation contemplates | pre-war period-1911, 1912, 1913. The profit of the present in excess of the average profit of those three years Is regarded as excess profit" and subject to tax ation.
 In view of the fact that In the pre- war period Birmingham business was in the throes of a practical panic. the as- elage profit netted in that period was exceedingly small It Is pointed out that in comparative sense the profit of the present Is, while being normal for nor mal conditions, exceedingly large. The president of one of the largest corporations of the Birmingham distric said yesterday: We are making fair return at the present time. In compari- son, however with the average return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
VOTE TO STAND BY
 POLICY COMMITTEE
Miners of Blocton Field Met at Ar delle Yesterday to Decide on
 Action in Convention

Representatives of 12 of the local miners unions of the Blocton 1ieio ine' at Ardell yesterday to consider wna' action should be taken at the distric' convention Wednesday. According to the reports reaching Birmingham last night there were about 500 men present.
 It is stated that the miners voted te atand by whatever action was taken ps the policy committee of the organization It is also said that the sentiment was strong for a repudiation of the agree, ment made by the executive officers o, the union regarding the proposed strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
REGULAR MEETING OF
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The regular monthly meeting of the Birmingham Civic association will be held tonight at o'clock in the associa- tion rooms The reports of standing committees will be heard for the month of August and work mapped out for the next month The plans for the enter- tainment of the Alabama Confederate Veterans, who meet here at the invita- tion of the association next month will be made. rule of clcture has been adopted for the meeting that will set the limit of speakers to five minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
CALL FOR MORE MEN
 FOR NAVY SERVICE

The naval headquarters has issued a call for 250o men for immediate service and, the recruiting officers are now talk ing in all the men they can get. They are receiving men for every pranch ol the service. Seamen, machinists and me- chanics are especially in demand. Inere is also room for good cooks and bakers. All men that are accepted must have escaped the first draft. The men are examined here and sent on to Montgom- cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
INTERNAL REVENUE Repeal of Stamp Tax Causes Decrease In Collection For August

The receipts for the office of internal revenue collector for the month of August are $ss,s74.55. showing consider abIe decrease over collections for tho same month last year. This decrease is attributed largely to the removal of the stamp tax, which alone brought in over SIS. GOO last August. August Is always a quiet month with the collectors. as it Is the beginning of new fiscal year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
HEAD OF THE HOUSE

"1he husband is the head of the house because he is the tighter-and if he is the protector he must be the director. The man who IS the moneymaker should be the handler of the bank account. But don't get the swellhead, you fellows, consult your wife. for God gave her the most sense and more intuition"
 Coming down to. mother-who suffers. cares and feeds the nation-pr. Stuart paid mother a beautiful tribute. His word pictures were sublime He drew the fine human interest points around his Argu- ment in such concise manner that sim pliclty marked every illustration. since sincerity and truth enveloped it. and his audience drank In his logic in an eager manner. Mother picks you up from a ,nonkey--when you are crawling-and makes a man out of you, stands you on two feet-she can make you do anything that she wants you to-and she makes you stand up and walk instead of crawl ing, and there are three cords that ex- lend down from Heaven to mother, and they are the golden cords that bind mother to all that is good and make her sacred. They are first, suffering; second, care: third, food. First, mother suffers for her posterity, then she cares for 1t; then she feeds it. for all of which God las prepared her. concluded pr. Stuart.
 Dr. Stuart spoke in the evening to a 8racked congregation on "Will God Give d Sibner Credit for His Good Deeds?' This was masterly sermon. calculated to make man find himself before he faces God at the Judgment bar and depends on the few good things that he has done to save his soul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
Seaboard

Sxoffers excellent service to Atlanta, Nor folk Richmond, Washington and New ork. on their sofia steel train leaving Birmingham 7:3o a. m. Through sleep CTS and latest steel dining and obServa- ton cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 8 o'clock. Night performances 7:So and g o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performances, to II D. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03

ally lost money our present profit Is large.
 FAIR RETURN DESIRED
 Should the government tax our present return under the impression that it is abnormally large, props from under the legs of business would be knocked out
 The Bankhead amendment, introduced by Senator Bankhead and supported by Senator Underwood and other southern sena tors, does not consider a pre-war period. It simply provides scale of tax ation for all profit in excess of per cent on investments.
 We expect the government on account of the war to take through taxation prac- tically all that we are able to make, ~ declared arother local student of finance yesterday, but we should be permitted to make per cent on our investments, If we are able to do so. That percent age is nothing more than a living wage"
 INEQUALITY POINTED OUT Other than urging Alabama senators to continue their fight. Birmingham business is taking no active part in the Ser nized that nothing in the way of pre- sentation or protest could accomplish desirable result
 Washington has been informed, how ever, that in the opinion Of Birmingham business the committees plan is nn- fair. It has been pointed out that under the commuters scheme q business ui.eii netted handsome re u'''i
 war would. in comparative sense, escape excess profit taxation whereas, the bus mess which then was at standstill and sino has gained it's footing would suffsr i1reparably
 While dispatches from Washington in licate the success of the committed bill, word direct from Senator Bankhead offers slight hope that some amendment will ohtain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
Florence Hotel 2d Ave. and 18th St.

Thoroughly remodeled and newly fur cafe. Rates: Rooms without bath Sl.00 per day. Rooms with private bath $l.b0 per day Whitman taxicabs and garage In iconnection with hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03

William B. Wilson, Secretary or La bor. Is anxiously awaiting the ofilcial reception by coal operators and coal operatives of his proposed terms Tor the abandonment of the contempiaeee strike in the Birmingham district.
 Information to this effect was learned from unquestionable sources yesterday It is also learned that the secretary has let it become known that in his opinion his proposal, for the present, at any rate, is just and the very best that could be obtained.
 The crisis in the situation will be reached this week Today at the Hotel Tutwiler the operators in formal ses- sion will consider the proposals or the secretary and will it is generally be- heved, adopt them.
 THE CONDITIONS IMPROVED
 While officials of the miners union are optimistic as to the action or the men in convention in this city Wednes day, it is said that there is, never theless, some question as to the re- suit of that convention.
 It is admitted that men in many sec lions of the district-even where Work Ia under way-are dissatisfied. It Is admitted on the other hand, that con ditions. even as they are, are better than first contemplated. When first the miners voiced disappointmSt ovei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
Arrws@mn@mts
At the Lyric


 r.a xae,x,s programme at the Lyric onens with a special matinee today, La hor Day. and preparations have been made to care for overflow crowds.
 Master Gabriel. prince of entertainers is the headline attraction, and Will ap- near in Little Kick" comedy playlet. Another special attraction will be Mas fer Paul and the Mystic Bird Tiny -1oa and Midge are singing and danc- ine trio. and Cole. Russell and Davis will entertain in comedy skit Waters Wy.nted The Australian Creightons novelty manipulators and jugglers com plete the programme Pathe news pic- lures will be feature.
 At Loew-s Bijou
 With today's performance the regu- far season opens at Loew's Bijou and in keeping with the Loew policy of giving the Bijou patrons the best en- tertainment at the most reasonable prices ever known in the city. a splen- did programme has been booked. The bill includes Jan Rubini. celebrated Swedish violin virtuoso, who has ere ated sensation in musical circles; Marshall and Melton in Broadway in vaudeville;" Dwyer and Olive Scotch. and company. colonial wizards; and the Aerial La Walls in daredevil stunts. Dorothy Phillips in Triumph" will be the picture feature. Loew's current events and Mutt and Jeff comedy films complete the bill The perform ance Is continuous from until II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
MOTHERHOOD IS SUBJECT OF SERMON | BY DR. |. R. STUART
Large Congregation Present at First Methodist at
 Both Services
 Yesterday

Dr. George R. Stuart preached to a crowded house morning and evening at the First Methodist church yesterday, he having returned to the city from his vacation spent in the mountains of North
 Carolina and on the lecture platform in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
 Dr. Stuart spoke from the text, "Is the Bibles teachings concerning woman sphere contrary to modern conditions and demands?" at the morning service, and made one of the most eloquent appeals for womanhood that has ever been heard in Birmingham, Dr. Stuart did not go into discussion of womans suffrage,
 but stated that he was very proud of the fact that he got married before women began to turn towards the men.
 No man can do business without keep ing up with his business-you have just
 got to go around little at least to know whats going on. You simply cannot De o'clock fellow in a 12 o'clock town. The First church of Birmingham was the center of all did and saw while l was away on my vacation-for I wanted to come back to you feeling good, and to
 bring you something good, and believe that I have done so,' said Dr. Stuart in opening his sermon yesterday morning. RUSSIAN WOMEN
 "The Russian women, dressed in men clothes, held the battle line while the men ran," said Dr. Stuart, according to ! headline in newspaper l was reading last week, and I immediately choose my subject for today's sermon. Everybody knows that woman is braver than man. ir every emergency Woman has right tc buy or sell, or own property; in fact | I admit every right that is coming tc l woman. but am not on discussion oi l that--that is merely an incident l have been accused of talking too much about home-but l don't care about that-for ii
 i can save the home will save the world
 Home is fundamental and mother, father husband and wife. children. they are fun
 damentals to the home. Home is God Al 1 mighty's Fundamental principle of earth | When you so out and see things you are not foiled. When you see fish witt 1 ms you know that they were no1 made to fly with, nor would you see g bird with wings and think that they were made to swim with. Take a horse. he is
 to hitch up and pull, while the sheep Is t ! ret wool from, and the man who would l try to make the sheep pull or go to the | horse for wool is 8 fool. We ought te study animals and we would know more apout ourseives--we are not so different after all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
MONSTER PARADE TO FEATURE
 BIG LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Excess Profit Plan of
 Senate Would DeliUer
 Birmingham Hard BloU
Unfair Compare Profits With Those of 1911912 1913 in Birmingham When Near Panic Prevailed
 and Everything Was at Low Ebb
FAIR RETURN DESIRED

during the pre-war period, when we actu. ally lost money, our present profit Is large.