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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
PREAKMESS STAKE is
DAYS GREAT EVENT
VIII B~ Contest between Horxes OF
Old aud New Worii-T'urs~
.;.S5,OO

BALTIMORE. MD. May l4.-Twen-
ty-siN horses have been named for the
Prcakncss stake. which will DO run
to-morro" at P!mlico in two divisions.
The purse Will be worth $4,000. 1t
was announced tonight by the Mary
land Jockey Club.
The preaEncSs. which has long been
considered next in Importance on the
racing card to the Kentucky Derby.
with the added purse this wear even
rivals the Bluegrass classic.
The management OF the Pimlico
track has decided to throw open the
gates for the event tomorrow after
noon. The Maryland naticna! guards
mon and other military units have
hecn invited and will act as military
pO1icc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
SEEKS ECONOMY FOR CITY
TO PREVENT HIGHER TAXES
Board of Aldermen Asks City Audi
tor to Suggest Where Rcduc-
tons May Be Made.
PROBLEM MUST BE MET NOW
Tax Increase Is Imminent Under EX-
listing Conditions Unless Expenses
Arc Kcduccd-Would Liquidatc
City's Floating Debt.

Stating that some means OF cconom-
izing in the administration Of the citys
affairs must be devised IL an increase
in taxation Is TO be avoided. Joseph Il.
Powers last night introduced a resolu-
ton at the meeting Of the Board OF
Aldermen. directing the City Auditor ~
report to the board whatever expenses
he believes can be eliminated. and
where and TO what extent such -cduc-
tons in cost OF administration and
maintenance can be made withou. d.
i0iniSniiIE the efficiency OF the various
departments 10 any considerable extent.
Although the request of the special
joint committee on investigation OF
the financial affairs of the city that 1T
he discharged from TURNER considera-
proved by unanimous vote. Mr.. Powers
stated that its creation mao serve l 10
bring the matter OF the citys resources
squarely before the public. and. In fact.
had set the ball rolling, at n time wnen
Immediate action on this important
matter Is vital.
Mr.. Powers laid particular emphasis
on the imm!ncnce OF an increase in the
rate OF taxation. as emphasized by
George 6. Crcnshaw. the City Auditor.
wh7n discussing the situation n. pres
en-. facing the municipality. Mr.. Cren-
shaw had stated that II this was TO be
avoided. some means must be devised
and devised without delay. for increas-
Ing the city's available funds. and as
tho auditor Is in touch with every de-
\ tail In tho administration Of the various
municipal departments. &c had sub
ml.,cd the resolution as the best ana
Quickes: solution Of the problem.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
Commencement Exerci.en.

The annual commencement exercises
OF the Virginia Mechanics Institute
WI! be held Thursday night at SIS in
the school auditorium. J. d. Crump Is
chairman Of Tho school committee. or
which L. W. Farley. II. G. Elicit. c. H.
Ratcline and Granville C. Valentine are
the other members
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
RACE CONTEST BETWEEN
OLD AND NEW WORIn

The race this year will be con.
test between the oid and the new
world. The large number OF imported
thoroughbreds who will run are OK
pccted to give the home bred horses n
hard tussle FIR tfs hono:s. Among tho
imported horses are War Cloud. Fore
ground. Mary Maud. Lanus, Trompe,
La Mort and Johren. The most popu-
lar OF the American horses are Jack
Hare. Jr.. Flags. George Starr.
ouietude. and Or. Johnson. Two Cuban
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
Mem Goes to nochc.ter.

ST. LOUIS, May 14.-Outfelder Menu,
OF the Cardinals. WAS released to-day
to the Rochester club of the new In
ternational League. under an optional
agreement Tho announccmnt was
made tonight by Manager Hendricks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15

Will Play This Afternooa.
The First National aggregation,
toppcrS OF tho Bankers League, will
meet tho state and City this afternoon
at Byrd Park at o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
WANTS FLOATING DEBT
LIQIIDATED OVER FIVE YEARS

John J. Mitchell. OF Clay Ward. in
opposing the motion, expressed himself
heartily IN favor OF any means OF OBJ
Waiting an increase In taxes on an al
ready ovcrburd"ncd public, but stated
that II was unjust TO request the City
Auditor to Undertake such "A task at
this time. when almost every available
minute OF time Is taken up with :Ee
administration OF Tho evcr-increasing
duties dcvo!ving upon him. and since
the life OF the present council will cX-
rirc August 81, Mr.. Mitchell stated that
II was his opinion that me matter
should be deferred until the new coun-
ell organizes. Upon the resolution as
presented being put 10 a vote. It vas
adopted By seven 10 one. Nj. Mitchell,
voting In the negative.
Following the adoption o. the above
resolution Mr., Powers introduced an
other along the same line providing
that, as the city already has a large
floating debt upon IT'S hands. and that
some means should be devised that
would afford relief from this burdcn
in n practical way. without intcrter-
ing with the usual methods employed
in the maintenance OF the city gov
eminent. the City Auditor be directed
TO report 10 the board some feasible
plan for the liquidation OF this deb.
extending over five years. This sec
ond resolution was adopted hy the
board by unanimous vote.
Since but eight members OF the
hoard were present at tho meeting
last night, and AS an attendance OF
four-nfths OF the body was necessary
Tor the approval OF an appropriate
further consideration OF the SALARY
increase matter was laid over until
Monday, when special meeting OF
the board has been called for fna!
action. u was brought out. however.
that as presented, the resolution for a
10 per cent increase in pay for all
city employees receiving less than
$3.50 per year will not include en-
poyccs in some departments. but as
no such oversight was intended when
the matter was reported by the FL
nance Committee. the oversight Will
he recti:led before final action is taken
on the resolution
HOARD CONCURS IN MEASURES
FI:OM COMMON COUNCIL
Favorable action was also taken on
the petition OF the Virginia League OF
municipalities that II be granted the
use OF the Council Chamber for its
convention 20 be held August 2l-2o.
The following ordinances. which had
been reported TO the Common Council
by the committees, and referred by
that body TO the board for concur
renee, were adopted:
Ordinance to relocate a portion OF
Hampton Street
Ordinance to allow Southern Rail-
way Company 10 construct track across
Everett Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets.
Ordinance TO amend section OF ordi-
nance approved December Il. 1912, in
EtructinS auditor to apply deposits
for gas to payment OF delinquent gas
bills.
Resolution designating names Of
ten citizens rs suitab Bile 10 be appointed
game wardens.
ordinance 10 amend and reordain
section II. chapter 81. City Code 1910,
(bels and lights in hotels, apartment
houses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
DAMAGES AWARDED
Verdict for Sl1,3IS.37 Against Mayo
Milling Company Returned by
Jury.

The jury In the City Circuit Court
returned Il verdict late last night for
Si7.3l4.37 damages In favor OF Emma
Lee Vaughan against the Mayo Milling
Company. Counsel for the defendant
moved TO have the verdict set aside,
and the motion was continued by the
court. The case consumed more tina n
one week on the second trial. the first
continuing for similar period and
also resulting In verdict for the plain
tin.
Suit for $1,000 damages was brought
some months ago by Emma Lee
Vaughan for the recovery of damages
to n warehouse building at Tenth and
Byrd Streets, alleged TO have been
caused by the milling company. The
warehouse was leased to the company
and used for the storage of grain. The
declaration in the suit charged that
the building was overloaded. and as a
result, collapsed under the strain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15

IIouacs 10 Ecnt.
These days hundreds OF pecnle arc
sea rchinE through tho Want Ads for
houses for rcnt, II you havo n vacant
house n Want Nd In this paper will
rent II for YOU. Cnll Ranholph l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15

American Association.
No games scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
Rallies Being Warmly Received at Alcazar
 by Capacity Houses
1t Is Picture of Action, Intense Moments and Delightful Act
 ing by a Star Cast

Rallies. as picture, does not dis appoint
 It contains all of the essentials neces- sary to production of importance. a magnetic and popular star, the evidence of excellent direction and camera ef- fleets and last, but by no means least. a story that has far-famed reputation. The return of John Barrymore to the screen is, in itself treat and, if for nc other reason than this Rallies is being warmly received at the Alcazar theatre.
 The picture contains prologue which has been artistically arranged and ex- cellently photographed. This prologue is quite the best in the picture. The screen version. as it now stands is little too long to maintain the dash and spirit throughout the entire transmission which this sort of offering demands. It is seven reels in length, and the story might easily have been told in five with out hurting the main theme.
 Rallies" is altogether production of merit and should prove a lucrative asset to any exhibitor. John Barrymore acts with an ease and nonchalance which is very refreshing. Decidedly his best work is along comedy lines Fred ersck Perry, H. Cooper Cliffe, Frank Morgan, Christine Mayo and Evelyn Brent are others who do pleasing work Anthony Kelly prepared the scenario from the original story by E. w. Hor- nung and George Irving directed the pie ture which was photographed by Harry B. Harris.
 The story of Rallies. the Amateur Cracksman, is almost too we'll known to invite description. The action starts on steamship where Rallies, posing as a count, gains the information through Mrs. Vidal that a priceless pearl is in the possession of a cerain man on the boat. Rallies cleverly steals it, jumps overheard and swims ashore. Rallies will be shown at the Alcazar theatre all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
GENERAL MARCH ID RETURN FROM FRONT
 FOR HIGH POSITION
Official Announcement Is Made of Appointment of ArtilIeryman as Acting
 Chief of Staff

Washington, February 6.-Secretary Baker announced today that Maj.-Gen. Peyton G. March, now chief of artillery with General Pershing, will return to the United States to become acting chief -of-staff General Bliss, chief-of- staff in France as the American repre- sentative on the supreme war council, will continue on furlough for the pres- cnt.
 Maj-Gen John Riddle, assistant chief of-staff, and now acting chief, will re main as assistant temporarily but later probably will be assigned to duty in France. General Pershing will select a new artillery chief to succeed March.
 Secretary Baker reiterated that the re turn of General March to head the staff had been under consideration for some time Only the question whether he could be spared from the expeditionary forces delayed official announcement of his appointment.
 Although head of the staff corps, Gen. eral March will not receive additional rank at this time Congress has author ized only two appointments in the gem eral grade, one to be the chief of staff and the other the commander in chief of American forces in France, and the continuation of General Bliss in the for mer office while he is serving on the al- lied war council will prevent the promo tion of General March.
 When General Bliss will return has not been determined, it was stated officially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
DAMAGE SUITS

Damage suits as follows were filed In the circuit court yesterday:
 s15OO-Geania Goosby vs. the Birmins- ham Waterworks company, for alleged breach of contract entered into Decem- Der 1.
 ss0OO0-Maria Roberson and Reuben Chapman as the administrators of the estate of Louis Roberson, deceased. vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for alleged personal in juries received on August 2S.
 S3000-Jack Barnett vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for al- legged personal injuries received on No- vember 22
 sl0Oo-Mrs Beuah Burrell vs. Joel D. Carlisle ct al, for alleged abusive and obscene language used in her presence by client of the defendant.
 s3OO0-Son Burnett vs. the Republic Iron and Steel company. for alleged personal injuries received on February 1S. 1917.
 $10O0--J. A. Drake vs. the Woodward Iron company. for alleged personal ln- juries received on February 9, 1917.
 $3000-Dennis Farrior syS. the Tennessee legged personal injuries received on Mo- vember 21. %.t
 $2O00-B. H. Beman vs. the Hamilton Robinson Produce company. for alleged assault and battery on December 20.
 $5000-Esther Braveman vs. J. F. Mat lock ct al. for alleged assault and bat tery committed on March 4, 1917. ss
 $oO00-Rose Berman vs. the Hamilton Robinson Produce company, for alleged assault and battery committed on l,e- cember 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
Rheumatism's Torturing Pangs
 Become More Severe Each Day

with you is how to shake loose from these millions of little pain demons that cause you so much suffering. Your experience has proven to you that no real permanent benefit can be expected from the use of liniments and lotions, for, try al you will you will never be able to rub the pain away. No externally applied remedy can stop such sharp shooting pains, for they must be reached at their source.
 Many forms of Rheumatism originate
 in a disordered state of the blood. and the logical method of treatment is one that thoroughly purifies the blood and cleanses it of all foreign substances that have infected 1t. Some very> ob- stinate and painful cases of Rhcuma- tism have yielded to S. s. S., the great vegetable blood purifier. and no case should be considered incurable. just be- cause it is not reached by local reme- dies applied to the surface.
 You should give s. s. S. thorough trial, and if your Rheumatism comes from disordered state of the blood, you will be delighted with the results, and soon find yourself on the way back to health. Go to your drug store and get bottle of S. S. S today ard begin at once on this splendid treat ment. If you wish any medical advice, you can obtain same without cost by writing to Medical Director. Swift Spe- :ific Co.,, S2 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
AMERICAN GUNS FIRE CONTINUOUSLY
 ON GERMAN LINES

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, February 5.--(By the Associated Press.)-American artillery kept up a continuous fire on the enemy batteries throughout Tuesday and the Germans re- sponded, with the result that there was lively shelling along the entire sector.
 At the same time the American anti aircraft guns were busy repellng at- tempts of enemy airmen to cross over the American lines.
 Two German airplanes finally aban- doned the attempt after having been shelled heavily.
 A member of the military police today found three little French children, girl and two boys, wandering along a road immediately behind the front, which is shelled very frequently by the enemy and is considered very dangerous. He turned the children over to an ambulance driv- CT who returned them to their homes in a nearby village.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07

You have been referring to me all the time as single man. How Is the mar ried man affected? A.-Same as the single man, except that the married man has 5000 exemption under the 1877 law and s4ooo under the 1916 law. Figure on 5000 income base S4Oo0 off leaves s1Oo0 at per cent, equals SEQ, and s2ooO off leaves 5000, at per cent, or s6o tax; a total tax of $So.
 My sister receives 5000 alimony each year. Does she have to pay on that?
 A.-No. The man who pays the alimony pays the tax. Uncle Sam wants only one payment of tax.
 have another sister. who purchased an annuity with her proceeds from her fathers estate. Does she have to pay a tax on that?
 A.-No. Not until such time as the annuity payments exceed the cost pad by her.
 Quite little of my income comes from dividends. How does the law treat this money?
 A.-Dividends from corporations are free from normal tax.
 How's that?
 A.-Corporations pay per cent tax on gross earnings. This covers the normal tax on dividends. Under the act of 1906 they are subject to the surtax that is fixed on excess of s2o,Ooo as shown in last lesson. Then, under the act of 1917. they are subject to added taxes in excess of S500o on a greater scale.
 Do returns now being filed cover 1917?
 A.-Yes.
 Does it make any difference if surplus from which dividend was paid was ac- cumulated in 1916 or 1917?
 A.-Yes, indeed. If dividend is from 1916 surplus the tax begins at excess of s20,000; If in 1917, at excess of S50O0
 We'll, it Is worth while to know, isn't it?
 A.-Indeed 1t is.
 Well, how will I know?
 A.-A would write and ask the corpor- alton or corporations.
 Do you know offhand about any im- portant ones?
 A.-Yes, the first preferred and com mond dividend of the United States Steel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
THE A-B-C OF THE INCOME TAX
FOURTH LESSON

corporation paid in 1917 was from the accumulated surplus of 1916.
 Part of my income Is from interest on bonds How about a tax on this in- come?
 A.-Many bonds are tax free, by req corporation using them to care for the tax imposed by the government
 How will I find out?
 A.-Ask any banker in your town or city or write to the corporation.
 How about state and municipal bonds A.-They are free from income tax. Suppose I trade labor for groceries. dry goods. meat. etc.?
 A-Figure the material paid for your work on a cash basis and add 1t to your income. it will not be finished and paid for until 1918?
 A.-When you know and receive your profit, return it in your statement. How about marketing a crop, a farm harvest?
 A.-Same way. When it's harvested and sold, figure up your gain.
 Suppose farmer trades eggs for mer- chandise?
 A.-Treat the same as actual cash. Can farmer count the wages paid to his help?
 A.-Yes; to the help he pays in the ccn- duct of the farm. the dairy, the cattle or anything that it cost him to raise his exports. Having deducted everything, cost or seed blows, depreciation of machinery, etc, how should he report his profits? A.--The total profit without further deduction.
 But he has his exemption?
 -Certainly-exemption is free for every one.
 How about man and wife report ing?
 Ali income is under s5O00, one joint report; if over s5Oo0, each separately: but each may make separate returns if they so desire if joint income is in excess of 5000.
 And each have exemption of S20007 A.-Oh, no! Only one exemption.
 CTo be continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
OFFICER ARRESTED FOR GIVING AWAY
 INF ORMATION
Told Relatives on What Ship and the Date He Was to Sail for
 France

Washington, February GA young army officer, who confided to a rela- tive the name of the ship on which he was going overseas and tine date of sailing, is under arrest pending an Investigation of whether his superiors properly instructed him concerning the -@quirement of secrecy.
 In announcing the arrest tonight the war department did not disclose the officers name. The purpose in giving publicity to the incident is to empha- size the departments determination to prevent the spread of information con corning the movement of transports
 The statement was issued:
 The war department authorized the announcement that a young officer Is held in arrest because he divulged to relative the name of the vessel ou which he was about to start over seas and the scheduled date of de- parture. As a result of this prohibited information the relative of a young officer, first lieutenant, sent a tele- gram to him at the port of embarka- tlcn. This telegram, which was not in cipher, furnished information which in the hands of the enemy, might have endangered the vessel and all aboard.
 The disclosure of such information oy officers and men about to sail is strictly forbidden in general orders No 94. war department, 1917, and warning IS again issued that officers and men must not acquaint relatives or friends with details of arrangements for de- parture. Disciplinary action faces of- lenders.
 The case of the young officer in arrest in this instance is before the war department for action. following an investigation at the port of em- barka tion
 There is also to be further inquiry 70 ascertain whether the immediate superior of the officer held in arrest properly instructed this officer as to the requirement. of secrecy concerninc me names of vessels and sailing dates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
Candidates Announce

Montgomery, February 6,-(Special) Two candidates for the state senate ana one candidate for sheriff filed for nal announcements with the secretary of State Wednesday. Marion H. Sims stated that he is a candidate for state senator from the Eighth district; D. A. Baker announced that he would seek the position of senator from the Twen ty-fifth district, while John H. Strength declared that his ambition is to be sheriff of Fillmore county. Each named himself committee to re- ceive and disburse all funds which will be used in his campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
GRATIFYING RESULT OF AGENCY DRIVE OF
 THRIFT STAMP SALE

The drive for agencies for the thrift stamps and baby bonds which was made yesterday was concluded with gratifying results. While the returns are yet very incomplete, it Is known that over 100 new treasury agents were appointed during the day.
 T am delighted with the drive made by the Kiwanis club,' said Joseph I.oveman. chairman of the city W. s. S. committee. By the end of the week baby bonds and thrift stamps will be on sale at thousand different places in the city of Birmingham and the immediate vicinity"
 Initial steps for great thrift club were taken at yesterdays meeting, of the Rotary club. T expect to see s100,000 pledged by the Rotarians," said Crawford Johnson.
 State w. s. S. headquarters are as busy as bee hive with ever increas- ins work. The incoming and outgoing mail is heavy at all times and from the reports from national headquar- ters it is shown that the Alabama state organization is one of the most pro- greSsive in the union