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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
ENGLISH FARMERS MUST HAVE BEER
 10 HARVEST CROP
While Americans Add Dras- tic Prohibition Clauses to Food Bill, Laws of
 Ally Are Relaxed

1 London June 23.-The temporary re-
 taxation in the existing restrictions on
 brewing will not involve any additional malting of grain, according to a state ment issued today by the ministry of food No barley has been matted, says the statement, since February, and no more will be matted until after the com ing harvest The effect of the contem- plated relaxation will be to accelerate the production of beer so as to meet the demands of the approaching harvest time The immemorial custom in many rarts of the country has been to include a beer allowance with the wages of the harvest laborers.
 Arrangements have also been made for reduction in the specific gravity of beer, thus enabling a larger quantity of light beer to be provided without any cor responding increase in the use of grain already matted. It had been stated in Parliament that the mating of grain up to February last was sufficient to provide the permitted maximum of 10, GOO, = coo standard barrels of beer of pre-war gravity for the present year. In peace times the annual consumption was S6,000,- coo barrels. After the harvest the whole brewing question must necessarily be re- considered and before that time the com missions that are new advising the gov- ernment as to the compensation neces- sary to purchase by the state of the entire liquor trade will have reported. If the brewing enactment to this end is granted without serious delay the brew ing problem in all it's aspects will pass automatically into the hands of the gov ernment before the existing stocks of barley for malting should be renewed or diminished would then be decided upon the broad basis of the available grain supplies and upon the vital necessities of all classes of the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Reserve Board Statement

Washington, June 23.-Total resources of federal reserve banks increased s13S,- 642,cO0 in the week just ended. The re- serve boards statement of condition of the banks June p shows:
 Resources: Gold coin and certificates in vault $492, ,742, ,OO0 Gold settlement fund, $267 910,000 Gold with foreign agencies. s52. .6O0.0OO Total gold held py banks, sS13, ,252,CO0 Gold with federal re- serve agents, $390, ,765, GOO. Gold redemption fund, $S,001 GOO Total gold reserves, $1,- 2l201S,0OO. Legal tender notes, silver. etc, S35 56SO,OO0 Total reserves, $1,24, 6S9SO0. Bills discounted, members, $190,94S, ,O0O. Bills bought in open market, $244, ,303 900. Total bills on hand, s435, GOO. United States government long term securities, $36,427,d00 United States government short term securities, SIS, ,491, ,00O. Total United States securities, s114,9lS0OO. Mu- nicipal warrants $2,444,O00. Total earn ing assets. $552, ,6i9,000. Due from other federal reserve banks, net, $2,56l,000. Un- collected items, $195, coo. Total deduc- tions from gross deposits, Sl9S, ,3S7 coo Five per cent redemption fund against federal reserve bank notes, s5O0,000. All other resources $40S COO. Total resources, $1 999 642, GOO.
 Liabilities: Capital paid in. ,0Oo Government deposits, $4S5,S07, ,0C0 Due to members, reserve account, $S06, ,2O9, ,0Oo Collection items s137, 7,5S1, ,0G0 Total gross derosits 5, l,4s9, 597,o GOO. Federal reserve notes in actual circulation si99.7 coo Federal reserve bank notes in circulation net liability, s776,0O0 All other liabilities, including foreign government credits, g. 377 ,0C0 Tota liabilities. $l,999, 6420 900. Gold reserve against net deposit liabilities, 65.5 per cent Gold and lawful money reserve against net liabilities, 6S.4 per cent. Gold reserve againss federal reserve notes in circulation, 79.S per- cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
RICE ARRESTED
 ON FORGERY CHARGE

George J. Rice, alias Karpen, alias Tyler who gave his address as New Y ork city. was arrested last night by Detective Macke on a charge of forgery and when his room was searched stamp alleged to have been used in certifying to the bad checks, was confiscated Rice told the officers he had recently been in the west ern states. His last stop before coming to Birmingham was St. Louis.
 Rice was taken in charge at his room, Fourth avenue and Twenty third street, about 10 o'clock. The check, the pas sage of which resulted in his arrest last night was made payable to George J. Rice. and was signed Charles L. Dean, and was for $37 .50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

the army for action in common with the allies.
 "Gentlemen of the House, will close my address by saying Russia will not fail to be q worthy partner in the League of Honor
 When the address was concluded, the Russians were introduced to the mem bers by Speaker Clark and other House officials. Representative Rankin re- ceived extra attention from the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Recruiting for Navy
 Hospital Corps Rapid

Washington, June 2S.-Recruiting for the navy hospital corps has pro ceeded so rapidly that approximately 52QO of the 6116 men wanted have al- ready been enlisted About 200O of these are now in hospital training schools and the department is al : ranging, to place 300 members of the second class in the school of phar- macy 1t Columbia university for train ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Twelve Greek Merchants
 Torpedoed by Germans

Washington, June 23.-An official dispatch today reported that a total of l2 Greek merchant ships represeht-. ing a tonnage of 31,542 and valued at S4,592,Oo0 had been torpedoed and sunk by German and Austrian submarines since April ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Russian and Belgian
 Missions to Mt. Vernon

Washington, June 2S.-The Russian and Belgian war missions will go to Mount Vernon tomorrow on pil- grimage of respect for the memory of George Washington. They will make the trip down the Potomac on naval vessel.
 Both of the missions probably will make tours of some of the principal cities of the country before they leave on their return trips and they may travel together. It is understood the state department has had the subject under consideration and an announce ment may be made shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
SUFFERING CATS! GIVE THIS MAN
 THE GOLD MEDAL

Let folks step on your feet hereafter; wear shoes a size smaller if you like for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you. according to this Cincinnati authority.
 He says that few drops of a drug called freezone. applied directly upon a tender. aching corn. instantly re- 1ieves soreness, and soon the entire ,orn, root and all. lifts right out.
 This drug is a sticky ether compound, but dries at once and simply shriveIs up the corn without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue.
 It is claimed that quarter of an ounce of freezone obtained at any drug store will cost very little but is suffi- cient to remove every hard or soft corn or callus from ones feet Cut this out. especially if you are a woman reader who wears high heels.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Out of Bed
 Three Times"
aa1|5!I ~ S!|I IA siag;Al

are peculiarly fitted to promptly relieve soreness and aching in the kidney re- gions They allay jnflammation. re- store normal secretion and correct the alkalinity of the waste secretions. and thus stop the source of irritation, pain and annoyance. There are thousands of benefited users of Balm wort Tablets and all good, conscientious drug ggists recommend and sell them.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Chicago Churches Will
 Be Recruiting Stations
 Throughout Next Week

Chicago, June 23.-Twenty-five Chi cago churches will be opened as re- cruiting stations for the regular army next week. They will fly the American flag and the recruiting flag just as regular recruiting stations do to aid in raising the 70,O00 volunteers called for by President Wilson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Negro Boy Injured

Samuel Thompson, negro, aged years. was seriously injured last night about 9:3o o'clock at Second avenue and Eight eenth street, north. when struck by an automobile driven by an unidentified man, according to records at the police depart ment. The boy was carried to his home. 2u Fifteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
WAR INDUSTRY BOARD
PROTECT INDIVIDUALS

There is a strong feeling among of ficials that the new purchasing sys- tenn will develop finally movement to protect individual purchasers of the country against arbitrary price raises IS result of heavy government de- mands. In the matter of steel, it is suggested. individuals at present probably would be forced to pay much higher prices because of the low prices the government will obtain
 The encouragement plan contem- plated probably will go far toward settling the dispute as to the price of steel for the governments merchant fleet. The purchasing office will ar range a price, perhaps calling in the federal trade commission to ascertain steel manufacturing costs Just now the trade commission and a number of committees of the defense council are working separately in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
TIE WEATHER
Weather Fnrecasf

Washington, June 25.-Forecast for Ala bama, South Carolina, Georgia and Mis- sissippi Fair Sunday and probably Mon day.
 Florida: Fair in northwest portion and probably local showers in peninsula Sum day and Monday.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Probably fair and continued warm Sunday and Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

It is an interesting fact that the mule is not mentioned in the Bible until the time of David, just at the time when the Israelites were becom- ing well acquainted with horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
REALIZES GRANDEUR

Realizing the grandeur and complex
 ity of the present events and conscious
 of the danger which is threatening the
 very achievements of the revolution, the
 Russian people are gathering around the
 new government, united on "A national
 programme
 Tt is the programme of National sal
 vation,' which has united the middle
 classes, as we'll as the populists, the la
 Dor clements and socialists. Deep poiti-
 cal wisdom has been exhibited by sub
 ordinating various class interests and
 differences to national welfare. In this
 way this government is supported by an
 immense majority of the nation and out side of reactionaries only, Is being op- posed by comparatively small groups of extremists and internationalists. FOREIGN POLICY As to foreign policy. Russias na- tional programme has been clearly set forth in the statement of the provisional
 government of March 27 and more ex- plicitly in the declaration of the new government of May 1S
 With all emphasis may I state that Russia rejects any Idea of separate peace. l am aware that rumors were cir culated in this country that a separate peace seemed probable. I am happy to affirm that such rumors are wholly without foundation in fact.
 What Russia Is aiming for Is the es- tablishment of a firm and lasting peace between democratic nations The tri-
 umph of German autocracy would render | such peace impossible. It would be the source of the seratest misery. and be- :, sides that, threatening menace to l Russias freedom.
 '''rhe provisional government is laying
 all endeavor to reorganize and fortify
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at D. m.. June 23, 1917:
 Highest temperature ..... 94 Lowest temperature ....... 70 M can temperature ....... S2 Normal temperature ..,. 7J Deficiency in temperature since
 January 1 ................... 1os Rainfall .................... ..... .00 Total rainfall since January 1. ..35. 10 Excess in rainfall since January 3. 90 Relative humidity z a. m. .... 6S
 D m. 33
 p. m. AT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
WELLBORN'S OFFICIAL FIGURES

Chairman Wellborn of the Atlanta re- serve bank in response to a telegram from The Age-Herald requesting his of 1cial figures on the liberty loan sub scriptions of Birmingham and Atlanta. wired last night as follows:
 Answering your wire today subscrip- tions liberty loan, Birmingham, S5,S90, $50; Atlanta, $5,029,6O0 Birmingham allotment. however, will be considerably less than Atlanta for the reason that single sub scriptions averaged larger than Atlanta, and will be scaled more than Atlanta"
 It will be noted that Chairman We'll horn figures are smaller for Birmingha m than are the unofficial figures reported from Washington.
 This may be accounted for by the fact that number of Birmingham subscrip- tons were made directly to the reserve board in Washington, although, of course they vii be CT edited to the Atlanta hank upon the final compilation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
ONE PURCHASING
 OFFICE WILL BE
 ESTABLISHED SOON
Number of Committees of the Council of National Defense Will Also
 Be Reduced

Washington, June 23.-ReorganiHa- ton of the governments war purchas- ing system by a arrangement of committees of the council of national defence, contemplated for some time, probably will be made next week. More than 15O committees now serving in many capacities will be reduced to about TO- To each will he assigned definite duties to prevent duplication of effort
 ONE PURCHASING. OFFICE
 Out of the reorganization probably will come a purchasing office which will direct all government purchases and in all Likelihood allied purchases as well. Bernard M. Baruch, now chair man of the committee on raw sup plies, has been suggested ss head of the office.
 Under the office would be two branches, one handling raw materials and the other finished products. Julius Rosenwald, chairman of the commit tee on supplies, might be put at the head of the finished products branch.
 WAR INDUSTRY BOARD
 A war industry board, answerabie to the council would under the re- organizati tion plan, absorb many of the duties of the present general muni- tions board and a priority agent would be named to decide on the priority of departmental purchases. The industry board would be comprised of men not associated with any particular indus try.
 The 10 committees instead of being under the advisory commission, which will continue as at present, would re- port direct to the council. Not only would their functions be more clearly defined, but their work would be CO., ordinated to an extent that would per- init the council membership to keep clAseE in tnl,Gh hi .i..it; t;o..:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
JUST ONE CITY AHEAD

s6, ooo is $6so,000 short of the subscrip- ton of Birmingham
 JUST ONE CITY AHEAD
 According to the information possessed by the Secretary of the Treasury only one southern city outpointed Birmingham. New Orleans with three times the pop ulation of Birmingham, subscribed s11. 50O00o.
 The downfall of Atlanta is of especial embarrassment to Georgians in Congress because, in addition to various army posts and encamIments, Atlanta possesses a federal reserve bank
 Secretary McAdoo was under the inn pression that Atlanta would respond in measure second only to New Orleans That Birmingham without federal re- serve bank or even a mobilization camu transcended thc effort of its Georgia rival. caused great surprise and elicited ex- pressions of ardent admiration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
RUSSIA IS PLEDGED TO DEMOCRACY IN
 RINGING WORDS OF
 HEAD OF MISSION
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when he arose. Speaking in English he | told of the acts of the old government, which led. up to it's overthrow When he related how the Russian people were standing by the new government, and how anxious they were to take their place among the free nations of the world the widest applause interrupted him.
 Instead of the old forms" he said. there are now being firmly established and deeply imbedded in the minds of 1 the nation, principles that power is reposed and springs from, and only from the people. To effectuate these principles and to enact appropriate fundamental laws that is going to be the main function of the constitutional assembly which is to be convoked as promptly as possible, is the substance of the very existence of the state.
 CONFIDENCE IS RULE
 "Reposing confidence in such rule, the Russian people are rendering to the new authorities their support. The people are realizing more and more that for the very sake of further free dom law must be maintained and man. Hesitation of anarchy suppressed
 Tn this respect, lical life has ex- emplified wonderru1 exerton of spon- taneous public spirit which has con trihuted to the most effective process |of self organization of the nation. On many occasions following the removal of the old authorities, new elected ..-A- x.< conscious of national interest and often developing it's it's spontaneity amazing examples of practical statesmanship.
 GAINING DAILY Ut is these conditions which provide that the provisional government is gain ing every day in importance and power; is gaining capacity to check elements of disorder deriving either from attempts of reaction or extremism. At the present time the provisional government has started to make most decisive measures in that respect, employing force when necessary, although always striving for peaceful solution.
 Tn this respect, local life has ex- framed by the Council of Workingmen the Congress of Peasants and other dem- ocratic organizations render the best proof of the general understanding of the necessity of creating strong power The coalitionary character of the new cabinet which includes eminent socialist leaders and represents all the vital ele- ments of the nation, therefore enjoying its full support, is most effectively se- curing the unity and power of the cen tral government, the lack of which was so keenly felt during the first two months alter the revolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Birmingham Outpoints
 Atlanta in Offering
 Men and Money in War

(Continued from Page One) s6, 250 GOO, is $690,O00 short of the subscrip ton of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

Petrograd, June 23.-The local council Voronizh has arrested Archb shop Tikof of Voronezh and has sent him to Petro- grad. He will be placed at the dis posal of the soldiers and workmen's council there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

For the 24 hours ending at p. m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-23
PRESIDENTS WAR PROGRAM IS NOW
 NEARLY. FINISHED
Revenue Measure Only Big Feature Yet to Be
 Acted On.

Washington, July 23-Administra- ton officials believe they are fully justified in expressing qualification over the war situation. The passage of a Food Bill generally satisfactory to the Government by the Senate Saturday night practically disposes of the major features of the war programme out lined by the President on April 2 Only one measure of general import ance remains to be, ena cted into law This is the War Revenue Bill. re- adjusting the tax system of the coun- try so as to provide approximately S2,000, ,00O, 600 to ba used for war pur- poses. This huge tax measure-the
 most Important ever passed by Con- gressrwaits upon the final disposi- ton of the food measure by the con-
 ference committees representing the
 two Houses. -a5 s5ls These committees will today begin
 the work of ironing out the differences
 between the two Houses, mainly cen
 tering their attention upon the Shoot amendment directing the President to commander all stocks of distilled liquors, which. will deprive the Gov ernment of revenues in excess of 500,- 900. The conferees on the bill are as follows:
 For the Senate: Gore of Oklahoma
 Chamberlain of Oregon. Smith o1 South Carolina and Smith of Georgia, Democrats; and Kenyon of Iowa
 Warren of Wyoming and Page o1 Vermont, Republicans.
 | For the House: Lever. of South Carolina, Lee of Georgia, Candler ot
 Mississippi, Ruby of Missouri. Demo
 crats. and Haugen of Iowa, Anderson of Minnesota and Mclaughlin of
 Michigan, Republicans.
 While there is confidence among ex- ecutive officials and members of Con-
 gross that the conference committees will reach a satisfactory agreement good deal depends upon the attil tude of the dry lobby toward the war necessities of the Government
 The leaders of these professional re- formers have pledged themselves to refrain from meddling with the, war situation.
 Officially the "dry'' leaders are. ad- herring to their promise, but there Is evidence in many sections of the country of well organized move ment to insist upon the retention o1
 the Shoot amendment, regardless ot
 the consequences to the war defense
 programme mapped out by the Presi- dent. q
 If the Hdry'' leaders respect the wishes of the President, a satisfactory
 solution of the food problem can be accomplished during the coming week
 and Congress wind up the work
 mapped out for it within month by fairly diligent 1tbe busi- ness in hand.
 An agreement on ths lFoo6 Bin that will not tangle the domestic situation would complete a program which the President is said to view with ex- treme qualification. Despite the con- gressional controversy over one or two features of the war program. the record as a whole Is considered to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-23

ials needed each month by this force of 1,64o,000 men: Rations, 250,6s0,- 460 lbs; ammunition, 7,046,16O lbs; forage 623,147.6D0 lbs.; general quar- tefnlasters' supplies. 33,7S4,44O lbs. clothing and equipment, 22, 6SO, $40 lbs; ordinance. supplies, other. than ammunition, 1,622,740 lbs.; engineers supplies. 12,20s,32O lbs; signal SUD- plies. 9,043,200 lbs.; medical supplies, 597.160 lbs; candy and tobacco, 319,- 6so lbs.; making a total of e61 1,0s9. 100 or nearly 1.o00.000,o00 pounds The transportation of this enormous weight would require 55 trains of 30 cars each day as long as the force was in the field.
 Besides more heavy cars, we need special terminal yards and sidings, loading and unloading platforms, double-traAking of many single track lines, and the building of new lines into. undeveloped territory. This. will take long time and much capital Garret Smith. in Leslie's Weekly.