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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
TREASURY OBJECTS
 ID PROVISIONS OF
 BIG REVENUE BILL
Protest Sent House Ways and Means Committee Against Increase in Ex-
 cess Profits Tax Rate

Washington, August 19.-Disagree-
 merit arose again today between the treasury department and the House
 ways and means committee as to pro- visions of the new $s,o00,000 900 reve- nue bill, the treasury submitting let ter protesting against increases in the excess profits tax of the present law. The committee and the treasury
 have reached an agreement as to an 50
 per cent war rofits tax based on pre-
 war earnings, but have been unable
 to arrive at a common standing on
 the method of reaching excess profits,
 which classification it has been es-
 timated will affect only about 10 per
 cent of the total corporations to oe
 taxed
 The treasury has asked that the present excess profits law be included in the new bill with alternative war
 tax of 80 per cent, The committee
 has tentatively agreed to an eight per cent exemption, in addition to spc- cifie 5000 exemption. on excess profits,
 with a tax of 70 per cent on profits
 between eight per cent and 20 psr
 cent, and 50 per cent tax on all pTOIitS cACccuIHB ~ per COHe' committee submitted its decision to the treasury for it's views The treas
 ury today in its letter. which was not
 made public, stood firm in it's posi- tion to increase excess profits tax. IT ere were indications today, how ever. that the committee would In crease the present rates by either the plan that was tentatively agreed upon or some modification. The committee may change the deduction rate so as to make 1t an exception of 10 per cent instead Of eieht, in addition to. the specific ssoo0 exemption. It was origi- naIly in favor of 10 per cent de- 6uction. and 1t may return to II by some compromise action. Both .Cnair man Kitchin and Secretary McAdoo havc stated they would get together on some mutually satisfactory plan or this suhject.
 The committee considered tax on opium and narcotics and 1t expects to frame schedule which will yield aD-
 Iroximately t4.O00. o0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

Positive claim that he met In
 New York saloon m officer from
 the submarine that sunk the
 steamer Q. II. Jennings. is made
 by the first officer of that ves-
 sel, according to story reaching
 the department. The recognition
 between the American and Ger
 man Is snid to have been instan-
 taneOus, the latter making his es-
 cape when tie American appealed
 to brother officer accompanying
 him for confirmation of his belief. Other instances have been heard, well substantiateC, of the discovery of evil dence that German submarines have beer, in cloce touct with the shore. One story along this line was that the captain of a coastwise vessel, being ordered to the submarine with his papers, was as- founded to see on the deck of the Ger man commander copies of the New York dailies of the same date.
 COMMUNICATION POSSIBLE
 Communication, between the raiders and the mainland is possible at scoWi ot places along the Atlantic shore, naval )f- ficials believe, the irregularity of the American coasts at certain points max ing suc! possible.
 Recently the precautions taken by au- thorities to prevent such communication
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

have been greatly augmented. both by shore patrol and other methods which cannot be discussed. It can be stated, however, that no official report has been made giving definite evidence of an en emy boat having landed
 From authoritative sources it was learned that there is reason to believe that three German submarines have been operating on the American coast at three separate points. One of these has ceased operating" either because of it's stores becoming exhausted, or of damage from patrol fleets. It is known the ac- tivities ot one boat ceased immediately after a destroyer reported having dis charged depth bombs near the spot where the U-boat submerged
 SUB CABLE CUTTER
 One of the three submarines, it is con sidered certain, was especially equipped for duty as cable cutter. This is held to explain the sudden parting recently Of two Atlantic cables. A naval repair ship escorted by fighting craft since has picked up and spliced both cables
 Descriptions of the submarines operat- ing in American waters almost without exception give their length as 300 feet and their armament of two guns of either 55 or 5.q-inch calibre. Naval experts de- duce from other information that the en emy craft have a cruising radius of not less than lf0e9 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

to be called in order those between IS and 37 years of age, those between g and 45 and those between IS and 19. MT. Baker did not object to separate cassi- fication of lS-year-old youths, but he and General March said all eligibles probably would be called out not later than next spring.
 The secretary told the committee his previous statement of the department g intention to liberate the draft regulation in dealing with the older men to be made subject to call, had been misconstrued He said there was no intention to ex- empt married men as a class and that married men who do not support their wives or are not engaged in useful oc- equations will be called as they now are
 Discussing the work or fight amend ment of Senator Thomas of Colorado to the Senate bill, Secretary Baker said il ''seems entirely consistent with the pres ent regulations and is unobjectionable. He said it does not provide for conscrip- ton of labor as contended by representa- lives of organized labor. but merely would be declaration by Congress of the work or fight principle already put into effect by the draft regulations.
 Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor appeared in oppos- ton to the amendment and it was ar ranged to hear him and other labor rep resentatives tomorrow. Chairman Dent said tonight he hoped to report the mea g. ure Wednesday or Thursday, probably with amendment. If sentiment in the committee for provisions specifying the order of classes to be called and to spe- officially defer calls for 1S-year-old boy. is reflected in the reported bin, Repre- sentative Kahn of California. ranking republican member. plans minority re- rort in favor of the administration plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

During the fighting last night and to- day between the Disc and the Aisne. the principal trouble encountered by the French was from the resistance of Ger man machine gunners and from aviators. who have shown far more spirit and de- termination than any other branch of tho German serS ice
 All along the whole front of last nights s attack the French reached their objec tives in the short time allotted to the ad vance.
 The gains made by the French in the last "A hours are regarded here as impcr tant from the viewpoint of future opera tions. The French won valuable hi5h ground and are in a position to give the Germans greatest anxiety both east ant west of Soissons The French now hold the ridges overlooking the Disc valley. both north and south, and large bodies of German troops stationed along the littIe river are in position where they cor, tinually are menaced from the north and south by a movement which would pinch them severely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
Summary of the News

1-Roye railway station is captured. Members of U-b0at crew believed
 to have landed In United Statcs. Congress prepares to enact new
 draft age bilI. =Wells agency combines with Mer-
 chants Trade association. -American casualty list. 4-Ed1tOrial comment. -Alabamas tackled Huns with knivea
 and fists and put then to rout. Candy plentiful thsugh sagar h searee h AomeA. e-Society and Red Cross news. 1-Sporta. o-<Marketa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

While the House committee began work on the bill by hearing General March, Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder, the Senate set aside it's summer vacation agree ment in order to take up the measure Thursday. 1t appeared probable the bill would be debated simultaneously in the Senate and House the last. of this week and passed soon thereafter Senate prohibition advocates agreed to temporarily lay aside the national pro- programme the right of way
 Before the House committee Secre tary Baker and his aides again urged action on the bill discussing various phases of the enlarged ggprogramme which calls for an army of nearly 4,000, 900 Americans in France by June 30, 1919. with another, million in train ing in this country
 Predicting thnts the war will be
 won or lost on the western front,
 reGardless of what happens, Gen.
 eral March told the committee that
 with so trained American divisions
 of about 45.OOO men each. in France.
 under an American commander.
 victory ought to rest on American
 arms next year. Reiterating his
 belief that such n force could go
 through the German lines at will,
 General March went further and
 electrified the com mitteemen by de-
 claring such force ssshould bring
 the war to successful conclusion
 in 1Sl9."
 To exert this American man power in securing victory. General March said that every single man between IS and 46 in Class would be needed by next spring Shipping facilities are as sured he added, and maintenance prob lems have been considered in the pro- gramme.
 Suggestions that the 100000 army pro- gramme, would exhaust Americass man power were laughingy denied by General March, but he joined Secretary Baker in ex blaming that it represents America ] maximum effort for the present
 THREE GLASSES
 Plans for calling new registrants un- der the proposal explained by Secretary Baker provide for three classes probably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
Members Of UBoat
 |Crews BeHeued To |Haue Landed in us.
First Officer of Torpedoed Ship Declares He Met Officer of Submarine in New York Saloon,
 But Hun Made His Escape

Washington August 9Inforaton furnished by officers submarines along the American the belief held by several experienced officials that the raiders have had communication
 with shore and have landed members of their effort to reliable information The officers refused tonight ndorse this belief though admitting the possibility
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
AUsTRIANS DESPERATE

Italian Army Headquarters. August is. Canadian Press.)--Two Austrian docu- ments captured on the Austro-Italian bat
 tle front show the extraordinary mastery the entente allies have obtained over the enemy in aerial warfare. The first eu- joins greater protection for the amnuul- tion dumps and emplacaments agalnes aerial observation by mora efficient cam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
CHINESE TO BORDER
Mobile Man Named in
 Canadian Casualties

Ottawa, August 1s.-Thrse southern men are named in the list of Canadian casualties made public today. They are F. Pntmotier, Mobile: D, Wood. Saratoga, Fla. and w Turner. Poteau. 1lrla., all wounded In action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
British Aduance On 10000 Yard Front,
 Capturing MeruiHe
New Attack Staged By British in Lys Salient Re- suits in Considerable Progress and the Cap
 ture of Many Prisoners, Haig Reports
BRITISH HOLD ROVE STATION

London August 19, m.-Brsh troops today captured the railway station Roye according to the latest ceived this evening the Ango-French battle front
 The attack today by Tenth French army under Gener Mangn brought to satisfactory conclusion. All the ob- ectves attained The French entered the village of LeHame north of Rbecour which advance of one mile and three-quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
SHERIDAN OFFICER
 GIVEN 5 YEARS ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE

Washington, August ls--Sentence Of dismissal from the army and five years imprisonment at hard labor, inn posed by military courtmartial upon First Lieut.. Milo O. Frank. at Camp Sheridan. Ala. has been approved py Presidcn. Wilson. Lieutenant Frank was convicted of having conspiresl with smother officer in making q fraudulent claim against the govern ment for $l0o6 purporting to be For supplies delivered to the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
BRITISH TANKER !. SENDS DOWN SUB
 OFF NANTUCKET
One or More Shots From Tank Ship Hit U-Boat Squarely, Which Went
 Down in Flames

Philadelphia, August l9.-A German submarine was sunk i'll a running fight with a British tank steamer last night about 300 miles northeast of Nam tucket, according to members of the tanker's crew. The oil ship arrived here tonight from Mexico.
 Twenty seven shots were fired by tha tank ship, one or more of which her master declared scored clean hits, as flames were seen bursting from the port side of the submarine, which he sai sank few minutes later
 When first sighted the U-boat was two miles away, according to the captain of the tanker who said he immediately opened fire Two shots from the sub mersible struck the British ship, one passing through the boiler room and the other through a tank. Neither of the shells exploded and did no material damage the captain reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

ville sector Uys salient). Considera ble progress has been made on front of 10000 yards. We reached the line of road running through Mervile from Paradis to Les Puresbecques and have entered Meryiile
 There was sharp fighting at different points i'll the course of our advance and a number of prisoners and machine suns were captured.
 The total prisoners captured yesterday in the neighborhood of Outtersteen was 676
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

The communication follows:
 ''The enemy this morning strongly 1t . tackled CT front of a mile against our positions between Lihons and Herlevilie. He succeeded in penetrating our line 1t two points, but was immediately driven out by our counter attack and the situa- tion was completely restored.
 Many casualties were inflicted on the enemy and few prisoners were cap- tured.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
Congress Prepares 10 Quickly Enact the New Draft Age Biu
House Hears March, Baker and Crowder, While Senate Gives Up Plan for Summer Vacation
 in Order to Take Up Measure Thursday

Washington August 19-Congress prepared today to enact quickly power legislation extending the draft
 limits years for the American military programme which General March, chief of staff told the House military should win the in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20

ouflaging and less military border. The second document, which is from a colonel commanding an artillery unit, seeks to explain the impossibility of systematic effective destruction of the entente allied artillery. This indicates that the allied guns, as well as aerial observation, are superior.
 The Austrian officer complains of the infariority of his batteries in number and power and says the restriction in the supply of ammunition has rendered 1t impossible to comply with the infantry's request for better artillery protection.
 CHINESE TO BORDER 2 Washington, August 1s-The Chinese governmen. has sent large force of troops to the Siberian border to prevent "a threatened invasion of Chinese terri tory by German and Hungarian prison CTS of war who joined with the Rcd Guard and other elements of the Do! sheviki against the Csecho- Slovaks in the traneBaikal region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
EVANS LANDED SAFELY

Boston, August 19.-Capt. David Evans of the British steamer Penistone, who was taken aboard German submarine as prisoner of war after the undersea boat sank his vessel off Nantucket last week. was landed here late today. With Captain Evans were eight members of the crew of the Norwegian steamer San Jose. also victim of the same submarine that destroyed the Penistone.
 The San Jose was sunk sometime today Captain Evans. who had been kept pris- oner on the submarine eight days, was put into one of the San loses small boats, which was picked up later by a government vessel.
 Twenty-Five other members of the San loses crew had not been accounted for tonight Naval authorities refused to give out anything concerning the expert ences of Captain Evans or the sinking of the San Jose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
FRENCH REACH LASSICNY
MELVILLE ENTERED BY BRITISH

London August l9Ihe British front of 10000 entering the of M Ml. to Field Marshal Haig's communication ssued tonisht
  front between Herevle and Lhons points but immediately aftewad attack and fhe Ener
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
FRENCH REACH LIE HAMEL

August l9French Hame the hills of the today cordins advices from the During the fighting the aggressive, but made deter. mine Csrmanr rest tance between Lasg and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
HUNS ADMIT ALLIED SUCCESS

Berlin, August 19Via .l.d official ..m.
 of the office today Repeated allied L...;rnx beaten off, the while by the German forcesn northwe of Rove
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
FRENCH CAPTURE 22OO PRISONERS


 With the French Army in France, August 1S(By the As sociated Tenth French yesterday took the heights dominating Carepont plan the south of Noyon They also the of Pmprez the valley of the Ose the Rbecou The French took prisoner 22OO Germans.
 2O0O-YARD ADVANCE BY BRITISH
 British Headquarters in France, August 19(Canadan In taking the Outereeene ridge the Morris front the British advanced into the German posi- tions depth of 20OO yards Not the least of this operation that the British footing high ridge running eastward from Morris Baieul which it possible to look right into Baeu The is only three miles from the British posts
 The resistance not deadly and the British ties quite light The belonged the Ne- teenth Saxon corps
 FRENCH REACH LASSICNY Paris August 19The French troops the Disc river have reached the western outskirts of Lasgny according the official issued tonight They also made their of the Thiescout further south have captured the village of Hpre the road Northwest of Sosons the village Moran has been region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
MORE AMERICANS AT VLADIvosToK

Vladivostok Friday arrived at vadvosok today The soldiers of and half days from Manila oop.hip pected to oarrve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-20
THREE CLASSES

..Plans for calling new registrants un- der the proposal explained by Secretary Baker provide for three classes probably
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05
The Great War

The civil touched the north only by commu- mites. The present is touching it will touch it by families. There will hardly be family which will not be represented in some field activity and there will be hardly family which will not have a relative the fighting line. husband, son. brother. nephew uncle. The work the women are doing has brought the closer In former they had little to do but suffer and weep. Now there are comparatively few who engaged in form of work. It may be in perilous work near the battle front. It may be in hospital work farther removed from shot and shell and bomb may be in service to provide comfort to the sol diers; in various kinds of organization work in the not less necessary conservation work. But it is all in some way identified with the war. Thus the is brought close to We not merely nation but whole people at war
 So we have all come to thinking very much alike about the most important thing have had to think of After the will think alike many other subjects concerning which have differed bit terly. or, if not think alike about them will not take the trouble to differ about things which small insignificant in comparison with the great thing in which we had agreed harmoniously. We will look back upon former differences and regard them ridiculous the controversy between the Big -Endians and the Little -Endians
 They will become of as little consequence as hu- tastes. We will tolerate them with good humor nov tolerate friends grotesque notions about neckties.
 The faddist and the reformer are likely to have rather hard time securing hearing for years after the war. Reforms being hammered out. They will be furnished at the end of the war, probably all the reforms need for a long time. They will exist in the minds of and women and where reforms exist there will be no need of others
 It is a great purifying war in which the whole people are engaged .......,... .........
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05
The War Savings Campaign

The war Savings Stamp campaign which has been allowed to lag during the last two months purely for climatic reasons. is to be resumed with renewed vigor We should say that the climatic effect has not been to lessen the ardor energy of the managers the campaign. Heat and cold do not influence them but during the of the year just past so many of citizens away from home that the field is more narrowly restricted.
 There only four more months of the campaign not quite four months. and violating no confidence when divulge that Maricopa county has not done as much expected of it. We will put it another way At no stage of the campaign have the purchases in this county been proportion ately what they should have been to point to the fact that the the countys quota would be filled
 It is characteristic of the county and of the whole state, for that matter, to take things easy in the early stages and in with spectacular finish. That is what it is going to do in this War Savings campaign that the sales will not only reach but exceed the s4oo,OOo quota.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05

If ali the convicts pardoned by Cole Blease while governor had stayed in South Carolina and had been properly grateful Bease might have had the senatorial nomination.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05
The Ostrich Mascot

The machine gun sergeant at Douglas who wants an ostrich for mascot and is willing to hatch it himself if some body will provide him with an egg does not know much about ostriches or the task in which he proposes to enlist If he gets the egg and Is not otherwise restricted he might we'll be mus tered out of the service The Germans will be at peace so far as he is concerned
 He has perhaps been msled by stories he has heard of the careless irresponsible way in which the ostrich race is perpeuated. by the laying of the egg in the sand where it is left its own devices until it becomes an ostrich That may happen in Africa where there is plenty of sand and heat but it will not work in the climate of Douglas where though tore is no lack of sand the cannot be counted upon to assist in the business of incubation The sergeant would have to go to setting.
 Moreover the ostrich is a bird of slow growth It would be long time before coming forth from the egg could become potent influence in the strug- gle between autocracy and democracy. By the time it would be in readiness to be taken to Berlin, the would be and only historians would vet be talking about it.
 We would recommend other kind of mascot of quicker though less sturdy and magnifi- cent growth.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05

midst of it. He sat behind the desk. cordial enough, but with the air of one who will be pleased to have business start and politenesses stop. So we plunged straight to the business in hand. We were from the American Red Cross in Paris. and our leader had come to get definite idea of what part the Red Cross was to play in the recreation activities of the army. The '. NJ. C. A. was spending millions upon recreation problems. The Red Cross had millions to spend.
 To Be Continued Tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1918-09-05

To Be Continued Tomorrow