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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
NEGRO SHOT WHILE
 BREAKING IN STORE

Win smith, negro, was shot and in- stanty killed at l1:SO o'clock Tuesday night by s. c. Morton. white man. at Crockett Junction. It was brought to light at the coroner's investigation yes terday morning that the negro was breaking Into a store and had lit a match to find his bearings when discov- cred by Morton. He was shot with a Winchester rifle, the bullet passing en- tirely through his body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Mrs. Yam and Mrs.
 BOshwitz to Mcclellan

Mrs. s. J. vann and Mrs. Mary Gill; len Boshwitz have gone to Camp Me- Clellan, where they will give an en- tertainment at the Y M. c. A. build ing for the soldiers yesterday
 They were sent by the Music Study club of Birmingham. Mrs. Vann is an accomplished musician, while Mrs. Boshwitz has splendid voice and will give an excellent programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Empire Flower Shon

A branch store of the Tutwiler florist establishment has been opened in the Empire building on the ground floor on the Twentioth street side and is desig- hated as the Empire Flower shop"
 The store is most attractively fitted up and furnished, with Miss Fay Winn. from the Tutwiler store. in charge. Both establishments are operated by the Fra zier Nurseries company of Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
At the Lyric

Two of vaudeville's most attractive acts, "A Trip to Dreamland,' with Bob Matthews and the Seven Bracks, worlds famous physical culturists, will be on the new programme of Keith vaudeville to be presented at today's matinee and for the remainder of the week An imagina- ton in three scenes describes the attrac- ton of Bob Matthews ''Dreamland." The audience is carried through the reams of a dreamer and scenic effects, song num- bers and comedy are pleasingly sDnin- gled.
 The Seven Bracks are regarded as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20

worlds greatest acrobats and opponents of physical culture and are recognized top-notch vaudeville entertainers. Swor and Alvey. blacl-face entertainers and impersonators Of the southern negro, will also be featuer of the programme,
 Emma Stephens, the brilliant soprano will entertain with some well selected songs, and Frank and Tobie will pre- sent songs and dances in costumes char acteristlque. Mutual reel life pictures will be a feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20

renown, known as the minstrel man; Frank Fischer and Eldrie Gilmore off fer a quaint comedy sketch, "A Coun- try Boob" while Gordon and Francis present some scintillating songs and dances direct from musical comedy. The three Mcdowell brothers. Belgian refugees. wonderful athletes anh equilibrists. close the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
GENERAL TREAT WARNS AGAINST
 DESERTION IN WAR Camp Sheridan Commander Fears Some of His Men Might Go Home With
 out Furlough

Montgomery, December 1s-(Special) ) Mai Gen. Charles c. Treat, commander of the Ohio division, in general orders Wednesday called the attention of every officer and enlisted man to the death penalty which may be exacted for de- sertion during war and requested that no man of the division think that he may desert the division and hide himself from the government. His orders re- suited from the denial of numerous re- quests for furloughs, the division head quarters fearing that some Ohio soldiers might attempt to leave for the holidays without furloughs in the belief that the punishment would be light
 PROMOTIONS
 Announcement was made by headquar- ters Wednesday that the war depart ment had awarded commissions and pro- motions to about 200 men of the division and that new commissions would be is sued as fast as physical examinations can be conducted.
 4 large number of privates, corporals and sergeants were made second lieuten- ants.
 DECISION EXPECTED
 Montgomery attorneys believe the su-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
PROMOTIONS

Montgomery attorneys believe the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

A. Bahlkc. of Council City, who ar
 rived in town yesterday reports en- cOuntcring sandstorm down the coast which filled his clothing and gloves with sand, and also his tightly closed valise. Impelled by the gale raging along the coast yesterday and last night, the sand was tossed up in clouds and rendered travelling very difficult as the snow was covered with the hnty particles which turned the trail into a veritable path of sand. The wind blew SO hard at times that Mr. Bahlke was compelled to lead his dogs to prevent them being blown out onto the shore ice. Mir. Bahke is an old traveller on the winter trail but says he has never had q harder trip. He was accompanied by Emil olson and Knutc Nelson from solomon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The big wind storm of the past forty
 eight hours played havoc with the
 stovcpipcs about town and many q
 houschOlder( was ont skiImshing for
 his missing smoke flue yesterday morning. The gale drove in the front
 windows of the Snake River grocery
 and also tore down a number of signs
 and other movable objects in various
 parts of the city. According to the
 Weather Bureau officials. the gale at
 taincd it's maximum at ten D. m.
 Thursday night. reaching a velocity of
 A. miles at that hour. The total wind movement for the period from noon Wednesday 10 noon yesterday was SIS miles. making an avcra SC of 33.4 miles per hour. The Weather Bureau also reports that the barometer developed some remarkable cXcentricities during the storm and the lines drawn by the recording needle form a curious re- cord of sudden changes and variations in the atmospheric pressure. One pc- culiar effect of the storm is tho dark ening of the ice on Bcring sea to a l light grey. This phenomenon it due 1 to the ice being covered with sand and I dirt blown from the shore.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The following explanation of the taxation prerogatives of the city as applied to corporations doing business within the city limits is apropos of the present period when taxation matters ore the subject of much discussion. The article was kindly prepared for the Nugget by Judge J. F. Hobbcs. City Attorney
 Private corporations are subject to the taxing power of the city to the same extent as individuals. and taxes may be imposed against them: (a) Up- on the franchises of the corporation; (b)upon the capital stock in The hands of the corporation, at it's actual value;
 Co upon the tangible property of the corporation. real and personal; (dD up- on the shares of the capital stock in the hands of the stockholders. And in such cases, it is usually provided 1 that the corporation be compelled to 1 pay the tax and deduct i: from divi- ] dcnds, or otherwise, collect it from the stockholders. In the absence of a con- | stitutional prohibition. double taxation as in the case of q tax on all tangi- blc property of corporation and also upon it's capital stock--is not illegal. ! but a statute will be so construed by
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

the courts as to avoid 1t, if possible. In some of :hc States double taxation Alaska the taxing statute is general and provides that common councils are empowered to levy taxes upon all real and personal property within the limits of their respective jurisdictions and that assessments shall be based on the actual cash value of the prop erty assessed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The dog race to Safety and back held by the Eskimo colony this morn ing attracted a large number of natives and a few whites to the fire house to see the teams start and finish.
 The four entries got away at five minute intervals, starting at ten a. m
 The racers made excellent time both ways in spite of the sand covered trail and the winner who answers to the venerable name of Phillip, made the round trip in five hours and forty three minutes, thereby winning the entrance mic was second and Earnest third.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08
THE FEDERATED UNION CHURCH

Rev. Charles Howard Shank. Minister. Residence, Room 2l. Golden Gate Hotel.
 II A. NJ. BIBLE SCHOOL.
 (Supt R. E. Julian. Esq) r. NJ. WORSHIP with SERMON. (Fxcellent music by CHORUS CHORD SERMON TOPIC TOMORROW
 The Waking Church." vitation and a large welcome to all to the services: rich and poor alike, regardless of creed or nationality.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The following won the prizes offered at the weekly whist social of the Catholic Library Club held at St Joscphs hall last evening Mrs. Vim Stipek. Mrs. Jacovina. Mrs Davy and Mcssrs John Lutchinger Coleman Griffin and Ed Moran. each in the or der named. A pleasing diversion was added to the entertainment by a num- hcr of phonogIaph selections furnished by Mir John Lutchinger
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The heating plant of the court house went out of commission last night and the official cntourage of the Federal stronghold engaged in a quiet little game of frcozeout with old Jack Frost os their chief opponent The result of the encounter was a vacation for th" office forces. everybody yacatng the premises until the plant is rcelrred to it's customary usefulness.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Dr. thacc reports that Mike McCar- Hty. who has been confined to Holy Cross with a serious illness for some time past, is improving rapidly and will soon be his old self again He is still rather weak but is mcnding in the finest possible shape, Wallace smith, who sustained q. broken leg some time ago is also progressing rapidly toward recovery
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Alfred l. Lomen and Leonard Sep paIa, arrived in town about three this completing trip which ex- tended across the peninsula and back by way of Dime creek.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Chncc to correct same complaint result ing thercfrom. Dr. Chace says the opera tion was a slight one and the patient is expected to be around again in a short time. McGrath came up from solomon last night to secure medical attention.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Dan Connolly is in town from Dcx- ter creek where he is engaged in talk ing out the pay dirt at a goodly rate. Dan ccntcmplates installing a gasoline hoist on the ground as the bedrock is ninety five feet down and hoisting by thc strongalm process is a slow and trying task.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Billy Allan and Miss Lena Walton, who s heavily interested in the York tin district. will get away tomorrow morning on a trading trip to the Teller and York districts. They expect to be gone about thirty days
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The heavy north wind caused the ice to break off about a quarter mile out from shore last night The break ap- pears to extend for many miles on both sides of the city Arrivals from Cape Nome report that the ice has left the shore entirely at that point
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Pat McGrath, q well known old timer and miner of the Solomon section, who sustained an injury on one knee some time go, was operated on in the Holy Cross hospital this morning by Dr.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The city council installed a much needed light at the corner of Blrack Square next to the Sheldon building yesterday and the hearts of wayfarers arc thereby made glad and duly grate- ful.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Emil Anderson came up the coast from solomon last night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

The mail from Teller arrived i1is
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

W. ]. Rowe has finished hauling tn, Arctic creek dredge for Frank Hall.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08

Eagle Mask Ball Tonight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-08
NEWS NOTES

THREE CENTS POSTAGE NOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
DRAFTING NATURALIZED
AMERICANS INVESTIGATED
Berlin Action Against Men of Ger
man Birth Being Looked Into by
Spanish Ambassador.

At the request or the Secretary of
State, the Spanish ambassador at Berlin
is investigating the report that nat
uralized Americans of German BIRTH now
in Germany. are being pressed into the
military service of that country. 1t is
admitted that even should the report
prove true there is little this govern
ment can do, except retaliate.
How many Americans might be af-
fected is not known here, but there are
believed to be in Germany less than 100
men of unquestioned American citizen
ship. A few weeks ago complaint was
made to the State Department that
Americans were being detained in Ger
many and investigation showed that
most of those held were of German
birth. Securing of the first papers of
citizenship in the United States is said
to be regarded by Germany as insuffi-
cient to remove the liability of such
persons to German military service.
In many respects this position coin
cides with that assumed in neutral pro-
tests against the drafting of aliens here
who have taken out first papers. Presi-
dent Wilson is considering protests, but
in the meantime Provost Marshal General
Crowder is placing such men on the rolls
of the National Army. The President is
expected to pass on the point shortly.
1t is known that he hesitates to follow
the plan of President Lincoln, who gave
first-paper men the option of either
fighting in the Union Army or going
back to their own country on sixty days
notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Abandon Hope of U. S. Aid.

They are also said to have given up
hope of aid from the United States.
But even if America persists in the re-
fusal to listen to peace talk at this
time. the reichstag leaders, SO it is re-
ported. will continue their offensive
operations for peace" when the reichs-
tag budget commission meets, three
weeks hence. This commission is al
most as important as the reichstag it
self. Herr Erzberger -precipitated the
July crisis by the speech which he made
before it, and which. it may almost be
said. turned the course of the German
empire. Should the pan-German cam
paign result in any Wavering in the
adherence of Chancellor Michaelis to
the reichstag peace resolution. the toa-
lition leaders plan to force him TO yield
before they viii permit the budget COM
mission to take up government bust
ness
] am informed that Emperor William
has now taken decided stand against
the Pan-Germans and is willing to ac-
cept the reichstag's peace initiative.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is also
now refusing to aid the pan German
campaign. saying: II am busy fighting.
l am soldier and not a politician. My
only duty is to carry out the en-
perors orders" Gen. Ludenlorf seems
to be the mainstay of the pan -Germans
at this moment. He is so important in
the highest imperial war and political
ed but the reichstag leaders say they
VIII be able to overrule him should he
try to hamper their plans. They insist
that the pan-Germans have less than
20 per cent of the German people be-
hind them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
LITTLE DELAY EXPECTED
ON ARMY MOBILIZATION
Only Few Districts Not Ready to As
semble Their Drafted
Men.

Preparations for mobilization of the
nrst OF the National Army forces, begin
ming September 5, are going forward with
out serious delay. according to informa-
ton reaching the office of Provost Marshal
General Crowder. There are only a few
districts where any loss of time in get
ting the first 30 per cent Of the men en-
trained for their environments is ex-
pected.
Some delay may occur in PENNSYLVANIA.
Two district exemption boards in that
state have been appointed by the Presi-
dent. and the local selection boards in
these TWO areas cannot muster their men
or complete any step of mobilization until
the district boards have acted on the lists
awaiting consideration. Delay in appoint
ment is due. it is understood to the neces-
sity for investigating local differences Of
opinion as to who should compose the
board.
Except for these cases the organization
work of the provost marshal generals Of
nee has been virtually completed Only
minor supplemental rulings are expected
from now on as all the many points that
have arisen have been ironed out and a
definite policy established for the local and
district boards to fit almost any circum-
stances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
BY OSWALD FescHUETTE.
Especial Cablegrnm to The Star and
Chicago Daily News.D

/ especial SabIfRrum TO Inc star ana
| Chicago Daily News.)
| Copyright, 1917 by the Chicago Daily News
| Company
BERN. Switzerland. August 10 (de
/ layed) political develop
ments may again be expected in Ger
many The coalition leaders. who pre-
cipitated the July crisis. meet in Berlin
today. They plan to remain in daily
session to keep in touch with the gov
eminent and to see that it lives up to
i the reichstag resolutions for peace and
characterization. Although the confer
| ence has no legal or constitutional
standing, I am informed from unim-
peachable sources in close touch with
the Berlin developments that the
coalition leaders are confident that
their control of three-fourths of the
reichstag will force the government to
Chancellor Michaelis has already
promised them this
1t is pointed out that the position
of the coalition leaders has been
strengthened because they have not
only kept their majority intact. but
have increased it by the return Of the
national liberal party to the coalition.
Originally four parties precipitated the
crisis-the socialists. the centrist. the
progressive and the nationa& liberal.
The members of the last named or
ganization stepped out because they
disagreed with the peace resolution.
To Return to Coalition.
Now thirty out of forty members of
this party have announced their desire
to return to the coalition. they are
willing to accept the peace program in
its entirety. So their leaders are also
members of the conference Sixteen
men will take part in the conference.
or four from each party. but they will
vote according to the party strength
in the reichstag. This arrangement
gives the socialists and centrists each
one-third of the total vote. the other
two parties dividing the other third
equally. The conferences will be held
in the reichstag building.
One of the first tasks of the con-
ferees will be to get into touch with
Foreign Minister kushlmann. upon
whom they are chiefly depending to
carry out the peace plans The coali-
ton leaders were gratified by his selec-
ton. because. against the pan-Ger-
mans. he has been a promoter of the
idea of n world peace on mutual under
standing. and has also been a strong
opponent of ruthless submarine war
fare. The leaders hope that through
him they will be able to keep up the
peace agitation. I am informed that
members of the reichstag majority are
determined to maintain their peace
offensive" without regard to military
events They intend to keep the peace
offer alive before the people of the
world
They say they are not afrighted by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
SUES FOR $4,000.
Insurance Agent Alleges Libel in
Letter Written BY C. Sanhorn.

Winfield a. Wilson. an insurance agent
has filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 damages from
Collingswood Sanborn for alleged libel
The plaintiff says he solicited the defend
ant for life insurance and left with him a
policy for $4,000. The policy was returned
to the local general agent of the company
for cancellation with letter said to have
been written by the defendant containing
statement that the policy was misrep-
resented ito me" Attorneys Z. A Jones
and c. +. Ahalt appear for the plaintiff
The State Department has instruct ed
Minister Morris at Stockholm to for
ward $4,000 for the continuation OF
soup kitchens and relief of Jews in
Turkey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
William B. Westlake Suggested

The name of William B. Westlake q,
aSl3 ross place, Cleveland Park, was
Tor consideration in connection viii !,
.ne prospective vacancy in the com
missionership.
Mr.; Westlake's name was suggested
to the President, by committee =,
residents of the District petition
lhdorslng Mr.. Westlake for the com.
mlssionership. bearing a large nun.
per OF signatures, was filed at the same
many men well known in W,sbin., -,
business and professional life.
me committee presenting Mr.. West.
tahe name was composed of ]. =
Ira",ord. A T. Gage, F. +. Leirh and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
ToDAY's ENLIsTMENTs.
rrn!.

Army.
John McDermott, 1877 9th street
northwest.
William H. Jones, $3.50 Georgia ave
nue. northwest
haywood Campbell, 1116 4th street
northwest.
Isaac Mock. Leesbure, Va.
Frank Benedetto. All 18th street south
west.
Navy.
Charles Eager Davis. Providence. r.
Ross Clifton Pyles, r. f. D, No.
Washington. D. c.
Henry Joseph Beahm. Oak Park, Va
Frank l. McNey. president of tn,
University of North Dakota, has beer
elected president of the University o.
Kentucky to succeed Henry S. Barker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
RURAL VOTE FOR sINN FEINERS
Practically Solid for Cosgrave, Who
Won Parliamentary Seat.
BY WILLIAM H, BRA

BY WILLIAM H. BRAYDEN.
Especial Cablegram to The Star and
Chicago Daily News.D
tCopyright, 1917, by the Chicago Daily News
Company
DUBLIN. August 16.-In Kilkenny
where William Cosgrave, the Sim Fein
candidate. defeated his independent
nationalist opponent Saturday in a par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Mrs. Pankhurst Is Arrested.

LONDON. August ia dispatch TO
the Exchange Telegraph Company from
Melbourne says that Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst, the suffragette, while at
tempting to make a speech at Adelaide
fought the police and was arrested.
Assemblages in parliament precincts
are prohibited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

agree. They also were afraid of a land
tax aimed at war profits on farming.
In the city proper the side streets
were mostly Sim Fem. while the main
street traders were opposed to that fac
ton. Mr.. Cosgrave IS . Dublin grocer.
a member of 70 Dublin corporation and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

chairman of its finance committee.
Having taken part in the instruction
last year he was sentenced to death by
court-martial. The sentence was COM
muted to penal servitude for life. but
he was recently released with many
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

liamentary by-election to fill a vacancy,
the greatest Sim Fein strength was in the
rural part Of the constituency. which is
one-fourth of the whole. 1t was prac-
tically solid for the Sim Fem, the farm
ers fearing CONSUMPTION. to which they
were told John E. Redmond would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Reichstag Coalition Leaders
to Keep Up Peace "Ofensiue'
Depend on Continued Support of Chancellor
Michaels, but Plan to Use Budget as a
Club IT. He Does Not Keep Faith.

Prime Minister Lloyd Georges rejection
of their July resolution. They have an
increasing hope for change of front
on the part of British labor toward the
Stockholm conference.