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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
|PLAN NAY
IN FAILURE
TALKS OVER
ALTON WITH STONE
Fe Reply To Germany
ussed-Reply To VIII
N viii Be The Same
HINGTON, Jan. 1.-PI esider

d1NGTON, Jan. 1.-PI estden,
late today went to the caplto
ent an hour discussing the
!y's foreign affairs with Senator
ke, chairman Of the foreign rela
ns committee Their talk covered
tide range, but 1t is understood that
.cb of the time was devoted 10 the
q - growing out Of the 1d nnIavo1' yoa
pof IT, reply to the peace pro
- fest6 Central Powers, which
4sfs aent had been studying dur
PIE SS lay.
from transmitting the Entente
10 Germany and her allies, the
41ted States will take no further for
al action In the peace movement at
east until the Entente governments
lave replied to the communication ol
President Wilson addressed &c them
& the note to the Teutonic nations
had been forwarded tonight the state
department did not disclose the fact,
although it has been officially stated
that It would be dispatched as soon
as checking for errors in cable trans
mission could be completed.
Gable reports from Paris announc
ing that the Entente answer 10 Presi
dent Wilson had been prepared and
5 would be the same in effect As that 10
thes belligerents did not increase hope
here for a favorable outcome Of the
1t is known that tpe
herman embassy believes that unless
be- note to President Wilson opens
be door for further advance by its
Oyernment the war will go On an
her year at least.
So far as could be learned the freS'
nj during his visit today to Senator
kone. sought no action from Congress
ei1tinx to the peace movement. Al
terward, however, it was learned that
administration leaders in the senate
were preparing. to sound sentiment on
RESOLUTIONS introduced just before the
holiday adjournment which would de-
iare:it to be the sense Of the senate
hat the action Of the President in ad'
dressing his note to the belllgerent
powers represented "the overThelm-
ing rublic sentiment and earnest de-
sires of the people Of the United
States"
Two Resolutions
Senator Hitchcock submitted two
resolutions on the subject on success:
siye days, one Of which was referred
to the committee on foreign relations
and the other permitted to lie on the
Senate table where it is in order to
< be called up lot aCllOu IuuOlIO". IL Is
understood that the President would
1ike to have it assured that the res
luton If pressed would not be re-
ected.
Senator Stone tonight conferred
it'll Srcator Hitchcock regarding the
button now on the table and urged
to ask tomorrow that it lie over
a day in order that there might be
difference Of Senators on both sides
the chamber regarding it. When it
first proposed. Senator Borah, of
kho. objected to its immediate con-
Iteration on the ground that it was
100 important a matter to be dealt
with hastily. Whether the Idaho sena-
~eor- would attempt to defeat its pass
age could not be learned tonight.
Senator Stone frankly stated that
he was heartily in favor Of adopting
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new FEDERAL INCOME
TAXES NOW EFFECTIVE
DATE FROM JANUARY. |
UNDER EMERGENCY ACT
Number Of Special Businesses
Included In The New
Order Of Things

WASHINGTON, Jan. New fed
eral taxes on incomes. estates. nunl-
ton manufacturers. corporation SOCKS
and certain businesses become eiteC-
tive with the new year today, and rev
enue collectors arc making vigorous
efforts to obtain early returns. The
taxes are provided by the emergency
revenue bill enacted by congress Sep
tember s.
Unmarried persons with net i'll.
comes of $4,000 or more and heads OF
families with incomes Of $4,000 or
more are subject TO pay a normal tax
of per cent instead of the present
rate Of l per cent. and additional
taxes are imposed on incomes Of more
than $4,000 by Il graduated scale
running from | 10 l3 per cent. \ tax
of . per cent is made on the income
of corporations with stock valued al
$3.50 or more; the former rate was
l per cent.
4 graduated tax of frau TO 10
per cent is laid on estates of $4,000
or more when they arc transferred:
Munition manufacturers are taxed
,12L. per cent OF their lcl profits. Cor
porations are subject to special eX'
else Of 81 cents year for each Sl,OUO
Of fair value ol capital stock in eX'
cess Of $4,000.
Among The new annual taxes on
special businesses are these: Secu
rites brokers, $50; pawnbrokers. $50 ;
custom house brokers, $40: ship brok
ers, $40: theatres. So 10 $lO0, accord
ing 10 seating capacities. with rates
oue-half as great in town Of 5000 or
less: circuses, sl0O: other public
amusement shows. excepting chautau
quas and educational exhibits, SIG:
bowling alleys and billiard rooms, 81
for each alley or table. Tobacco
manufacturers. sliding scale Of rates
TO be determined by sales.
Special taxes heretofore collected
from commission merchants and com
nercial brokers are abolished.
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THREE GOVERNORS TO
MAKE ADDRESSES

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The govern.
ors of Kentucky. Virginia and Ten
nessee, the three states whose borders
meet at Cumberland Gap. will deliver
addresses OF welcome TO the notable
men and women who are expected to
attend the memorial celebration at
Lincoln Memorial university. Cumber.
land Gap. Tenn. February 10. II and
y, it was announced here tonight.
Among the educators who have ac'
cepted invitations 10 be present at the
ceremonies are the presidents Of Ro,
anoke college Wesleyan university.
GEORGETOWN university. Virginia Poly
technic institute. University of Ken
lucky. University Of South Carolina,
Carthage college and Moores Hill col.
lege. All phases Of Lincoln's life and
work will be discussed by the speak,
erS
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RAILROAD PLAN
To: Be OPPOSED.
FORCED ARBITRATION
DISTASTEFUL TO MEN
Hearings To Be Held Before
Senate Committee May
Not Be Passed

WASHINGTON. Jan. Upon the
reconyening of Congress tomorrow,
chief interest will center in hearings
before the Senate Commerce commit
fee on President Wilson's recommen-
dations for legislation TO supplement-
The Adamson law which was enacted
m hecome effective today and the
constilutionality of which Is to be
argued in the Supreme Court next
week.
Representatives of the employees
brolherhoods, the railroads OF the
country and the general public have
been invited to appear before the com.
mittee BY Chairman Newlands to ex-'
press views on the Presidents pro-
posals and suggestions that have been:
made by members of Congress. The;
attitude of the brotherhood officials
is known 10 be antagonisttc TO
the Presidents recommendation that
Congress enact law which would :
make railroad strikes unlawful pend.
ing IL period of Investigation or dls'
putes by an official board OF inquiry,
should mediation by board Of con-
ciliation fail to settle threatened trou-
ble Railroad employees say that SUCH
law. modelled after the Canadian
disputes act, would mean compulsory
arbitration and involuntary servitudess
and that it would operate as a leP.I-
ban on the right to strike. ~!
An alternative suggestion Is ex.
pected in the form of law which
would provide for compulsory investi.
cation of disputes between railroad
managers and their employees but,
which would not deny the righ: to
strike pending outcome OF an In: ]
Quiry. .ilS,.tssl
Besides the original arbitratiqh and
strike prevention bill which the ProeS3
ident is urging and which SelatotS &,
Newlands champions, the committee.
also will have before ii proposal DE
Senator Underwood which would ttv6ss
the Interstate Commerce Commtston ss
the right to fix wages and condittonss;
Of employment of railroad workerh sa e
AS the time for these hearings: ap-.S
proaches, with the President urging ~
expeditious action, opposition TO- me-
general legislative scheme is develop :,
ing in both branches Of Congress; so 8,
much so as TO arouse missiVings "a 4
whether anything can be accom-
plished by March 4. ~
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TO DISCUSS LATEST,
CARRANZA PROPOSAL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Amer
lean members of the Mexican-Ameri-
can Joint Commission will meet here
tomorrow 10 discuss General Carran-
zas latest communication on the pro-
tocol signed previously for a settle
ment of border questions, and 10 fix a
date and place for a meeting Of the
full commission at which the decision
as to whether there are to be further
conferences will be made.
Without regard 10 the attitude of
Carranza. sentiment is known TO be
growing in the administration in
favor of Withdrawing General Perish
ings expedition in Mexico to the bor-
der, and at the same time notifying
the de .facto government that further
border. troubles will be promptly fol-
lowed by more decisive action on the
part OF the American forces.
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congressman n
BACK On job
WILL WORK TO CLEAR
APPROPRIATION BILLS
So That Work Can Start On
Actual Revenue Needs
Indian Bill In Senate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Members
Of Congress returning to Washington
tonight from their Christmas holiday
prepared to get down 10 work on the
accumulation Of legislation that must
be dealt with before adjournment on
March 4.
With railroad Legislation and reve-
nue. deficits confronting them as un-
usual issues, the rank and file are de-
terlnined to labor with a will to clear
the way Of routine business, particu-
larly the appropriation bills, which
must be completed before The actual
revenue needs can be definitely estab'
llshed.
Estimates on all these measures,
including especially the extra heavy
army and navy supply bills, arc In
hand, giving the house ways and
means committee enough information
upon which to frame revenue lcgis!a-
tion at once.
Appropriation measures will he con
sidered in the senate Immediately, the
Indian bill probably being the 1rst
taken up, while various committees
are engaged in paving the way Tor
consideration OF railroad measures,
corrupt practices bill and other gen
eral legislation. The house. which al
ready has passed five appropriation
bills, still has nine more 10 work out,
and will approach that task vigorous
ly, with night sessions in prospect for
the near future.
Returning members who were re-
elected do not look with favor on the
talk of an extra session and declare
they are willing TO work night and day
to avert one. They insist that none
will be necessary unless action oy
Congress on the railroad legislation
proposed by the President should be
held up. Even in that event all are
not satisfied that the President would
call an extra session for this purpose.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
No LIGHTS ON NIGHT Nm
Nv OF SMALL MURDER

ors1PEE, n. f.. Jan; L.. oe1e ne
we're no, no l'smys Mrs Florence a. Small was
the niEnd1 Isnd "a and nd the house buEned ID
down. accers" eers at the trial today, of
TWO eampFTTS cam r. Small. charged with the
Frederlck his wife. George Glover
murder .nMr o, PIs r. Boynton OF Melrose,
and Ar.ns'i r..nns,if,ed today that from their
Mass. .,hsS ,eS'id had seen lights in the Small
CAM, camp eve every night up to the evening
she %as r tesiimony was brought out
nei' state in irs effort 10 prove that
6y Ine had killed his wife before he
? ,of, for Boston late that at'efnool'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
ONE HUNDRED DROWlN
IN QUEENSLAND FLOOD

LONDON, Jan. 1, 1880 .. nd
hundred persons are believed tosi
been drowned in Clermont, Qno1
land. Australia, by q food VII
washed away the main street Nnda
the houses in low-lying places.
Reuters dispatch from Brlgh
Fifty bodies have been recovered
food was caused by cyclonic WeA&
In northern and central Queen5lan
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
American Engineers Escape

LONDON. Jan. -, . a. m.-Seyentv-
five American engineers who ESCAPED
from the Rumanan oil fields during
the German invasion have arrived at
Gothenbnrg on their way home ac-
cording to a dispatch TO the Morning
Post from Stockholm. The engineers
quit the oil elds at the last minute,
they say, and several persons we're
killed when the rear car Of their train
was shattered by. the German artil.
lery fire.
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HUNTINGTON BABY
GETS in ON TIME

HUNTINGTON. W. Va. Jan. l.
Francis Huntington Bailey, born three
minutes after midnight this morning,
will be known as HuntinSton's com
munity baby The child is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bailey and is
a golden-haired. blue-eyed child
weighing nine pounds.
Many gifts will be presented TO the
child tomorrow BY Il committee Of
prominent Huntington men and won-
en-. included in which is $50 in gold
donated BY the Huntington banks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
ARREST MAN FOR
DIAMOND THEFT

HARRISBURG, w. Va. Jan. Il
Police today arrested a man giving
',,n U''T name of Paul Pollock on a charge
of stealing $1,000 worth OF diamonds
from !. a. Sharpe; a DaTDer; as ne
slept in a Glen Elk hotel. re was
tailed for hearing before maels-
;rate, The diamonds were set in rings
and q stickpin. .,
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To Investigate Coal.

MARTINSBURG. ". Va. Jan. l.
United States District Attorney Stu
art W. Walker today announced that
an investigation will be made into the
high cost Of coal and cold storage
products. In making his announce
ment District Attorney Walker de-
ciared that if a conspiracy or an un-
derstanding is found to exist between
the coal operators and the cold stor-
age men ,and the wholesalers the mat
ter win be presented before federal
grand jury.
One Of the conditions to be investi-
gated. it is said. is the differences in
the price Of coal here ard in Cumber-
land, Md, 81 miles distant. Coal here
is selling at 81 ton. while the price
quoted at Cumberland is S5.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-02
THREE BOYS BURIED ALIVE.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. jan l.-Three
little boys were buried alive here to-
day in a tunnel they had dug beneath a
bluff at the edge Of Casino Park. over
looking James river They were nsiSed
when they failed to return tO their
homes for New Years dinner. A search
along the river front revealed the
tomb made by the .caving bluff and the
bodies were brought out after an hours
work The boys were sons Of promt-
nent local citizens and lived almost
within one throWo Of whore they were
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THE WEATHER..

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. q
Forecast:
WEST VIRGINIA - Fair Tuesday
and probably Wednesday, moderate
Temperature
ohio AND WESTERN PENNSYl-
Tuesday and probably
Wednesday, not much change In tenn
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ls REauIApg DESERT.

. Ell. PASO. TN. jan: I:'MTI1 'n,7IonrinG
earIea to tha today that ~ s"ldrTS states In
fantry reported miEsfnt at hr"" m H'h the
ers had concealed thrlnStl''.Trh '.Trhirty-itrst
.Tain ,T, carrying pack lhT I.fI here yes
Michigan Infantry whlrn The missing
rery lsTday for Detrfit. M,d Mcdh' ia ii I'ns" ant
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TEUTONS CONTINUE TO-
PUSH RUMANIANS BACK
SURPRISE ATTACK BY
GERMANS IS FAILURE
In Region Of Verdun - On
Other Fronts Bombard-
ments Are Only Activity

Commandments and minor patrol en-
gagements continue TO prevail on all
fronts, except in Rumana, where the
Teutonic Allies are keeping up their
inroatls into the kingdom. The Rus
SLAMS and Rumauians are being stead
lily driven back from the TranSylvan-
ian Alps and lower Moldavian region.
their line in the latter district now
resting half way between Rimnik-
Sarat and FokShany. Around I3raila,
on both sides nf the Danube, the in
vaders have further driven in the de-
tenders Of tho territory. Near FOX
shany and thence southeast TO the
Danube, Petrograd reports. the Rua-
SLAMS and Rumanians have taken up
new positions without pressure from
the Teutonic Allies. In pObrudja.
the invaders, twenty-three battalions
strong, have forced the defenders to
give ground.
ChambretteS farm the Germans at
tempted strong surprise attack
against French positions but were re-
pulsed, according to Paris. In the
region Of IprcS and Loos considerable
artillery activity has prevailed.
On the front In Russia comparative
Italian theatre the usual lombard
ments are In progress. No reports
have been received from the Mace
donian theatre.
The British government has ap-
pointed Earl Granville as diplomatic
agent to the provisional government
Of Eliptherois Nenizelns at Saloniki.
No More Refugees.
BERLIN, Jan. 1.-(By wireless to
Sayville, n. Y.l--The military COM
mander of Moscow has closed that
city to refugees, says the Overseas
News Agency. which adds that the
city is crowded with people from Ru-
mania, Odessa and all parts of south
ern Russia. Rumanian refugees, the
agency says, will in the future be sent
m Siberia
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ommnitv Spirit Which Was Nights Dinner the
T h e w e ath er

Fair Tuesday and probably
Wednesday,
Moderate Temperature.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
WOODLAWN ID HEAR TONIGHT.
Weatherly Will Also Be Speaker at Rally in Inter-
 est of East Lake Man

The woodlawn supporters of Dr. N. A. Barrett for president of the board of city commissioners, will meet tonight at o'clock at the Woodlawn city hall.
 Speeches will be made by Dr. Bar rett, James Weatherly and others.
 This is the second of the Barrett ral- lies held in the past week, and Is said to be the beginning of similar meet ings to be held in various sections of the city
 Tonight will be MT. weatherly's first public appearance as a private citizen since the amendment campaign of 1910. and it is predicted that he will present some views and angles of the political situation not yet touched upon.
 Barrett campaign headquarters have been opened at SIP Jefferson County Bank building. Much activity Is In evil dence around the headquarters indl- eating, it Is said that the Barrett forces are planning to conduct pep pery, systematic campaign until the election, october 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
FOOD BUREAU TO AID IN
 MARKETING FARM PRODUCE
Proposition Help Sell Commodities Carload
 Is Made by Officials of Bureau

provided they are put into proper shape: Hay. corn, oats, sorghum, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, velvet beans, peanuts.
 "The enclosed pamphlet contains some suggestions in regard to prepar- ing the above mentioned products for market and if sufficient quantity to fill car is assembled we will give our personal attention to the. market ing of it by calling on local dealers It will be necessary to send samples (express prepaid) to this office for our representatives to show local buyers.
 This office will not enter into the sale of any of these products, but with samples to show Birmingham dealers we will personally confer with them in regard to handling a carload of one of these commodities. The shipper and the buyer must do the trading and shippers should be in a position to guarantee that entire carload Is as represented by sample. No charges or commissions of any kind will be asked by this bureau and no guarantee as 10 the sale on the part of this bureau is made. If this interests you make it known to the merchants in your city. Yours very truly, T. F. HAY, JR..
 Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
NEGRO BUILDING AND ID YELLING HOUSES DESTROYED BY FIRE
Lane Auditorium Completely De- stroyed and Storehouse and Dwelling Burned-Fireman
 Overcome by Smoke

Fire completely destroyed Lanes au- ditorium and the small wooden store adjoining and damaged IA small sur rounding houses occupied by negroes yesterday morning. The alarm was reg istered at the fire department at 3:1o o'clock at which time the blaze had gained good headway by the time the f1remen arrived on the scene and it was impossible to save the building. M. A. Smith, fireman at No. Il, was overcome by the intense heat and smoke and was the only person in- jured.
 The Lane auditorium was a large wooden building which formerly was used for a negro school building. Two years ago it was condemned. Since that time the building has not been used.
 Light from the fire illuminated the surrounding territory for many blocks Bremen of the North Birmingham de- partment said the fire could easily be seen at their station.
 While the firemen were working to save the nearby buildings two lines of hose were burned in two. which pro- longed the work. Occupants of the nearby houses mounted their residences with pails of water to put out tho sparks, which flew blocks from the fire. which might light on their houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
BIC IMPROVEMENT
 IN CAR SERVICE

The Birmingham subcommittee on car service of the American Railways asso- citation. H. E. Hutchens, chairman, an- nounces a big improvement in car serv- ice in the mineral district of Alabama. as Is shown by a comparative statement of 1917 over 1918. MT. Hutchens points out the following figures:
 In April. 1917. over April. 1916, the hand ling of pig iron. cast iron pipe. steel rails and billets increased IA and like wise the following increases were shown each consecutive month of 1917 over 1916: May. Il per cent; June. g per cent; July, 37.9 per cent.
 In cars handled the following increases were shown each month, listed for 1917, over the corresponding month of 1slf: April, 1.15 per cent; May. 14.ss per cent; June, 1S.s3 per cent: July, 3.53 per cent.
 These figures are very encouraging to shippers, receivers and railroads alike. 1t Is said. the car situation is the main dependence of many shippers and receivers, and increased efficiency means increased revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-07
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 19l7
To Repudiate Wilson Agreement But
 Future Is Uncertain
May Set Date to Await Overtures From Operators. Letter From President Wilson Is to Be Read
 to the Convention Today

The climax in the convention of union miners is expected to be reached today.
 Adjournment yesterday afternoon was ordered before any conclusive ac- tion had been taken. At 9 o'clock this morning, when the convention begins its third days session, immediate de- velOpments are anticipated.
 During the day William Diamond. per sonal representative of John P. White, president of the national organization of union miners. will deliver message to the convention direct from headquarters, and J. R. Ke1namer, president of District Nc. 20, while presenting the final argu- mont from the standpoint of those who approved the peace proposals of Score tary William B. Wilson, will read a letter bearing on local industrial dissentions, addressed to him by the President of the United States
 The sessions yesterday were consumed in a so-called free-for-all discussion of the peace agreement. The idea prevailed that the apparent bitterness which char acterized the statements of miners the day previous, had to a degree, abated.
 VOTE TO REPUDIATE
 Before the conclusion of the after noon session today, it is believed the dele gates, almost to a man, will vote to re- pudiate the proposals for peace which MT. Wilson, Secretary of Labor, prepared some days ago, and which union off cials and operators have ratified.
 It is indicated, however, that the act of repudiation will not of necessity mean an immediate strike in the coal fields. It is reported that in all probability the miners in Saturdays session, the agree ment having been repudiated, will dis cuss what course of action should in wis dom be pursued.
 Bearing on this subject, the Grimm resolution has been read to the conven- ton, although in a parliamentary sense it is not before the convention. MT. Grimm of Pratt City suggested that, fol- lowing a repudiation of the Wilson pro- posals the operators be given until Sep temper 1S to make overtures with the