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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26

regret or suspicion may have been oo casioned at first by the withdrawal ci
 the United States from the six-nation loen was removed.
 After the war began, and especially after the United States became one of the allies, the feeling in China. which had also entered the war upon the sane day the United States did, was almost
 unanimous that Germany and Austria should not longer be regarded as partic,- pants in the six nation loan. However, in order to act fairly and remove any possible misconstruction of China's pur- pose, it was deemed highly expedient that new arrangement should be perfecte i whereby China could receive money enough to take care of that portion of the six nation loan. which was repra- sented by Gcrmany's and Russias iII.s. est in the lean.
 This was the proposition which was laid before the state department and to which the American bankers gave serious consideration. It was however, deemed of the utmost importance that the United States or the syndicate of Americ Ill bankers should not exclusively be asso- ciated with the loan of $50 000O. 900 to China. There were political and diplomatic con- alterations which compelled the state 1e- partment to take .this view. Therefore, communications were exchanged with Great Britain, with Japan, and with France for the purpose of learning whether those governments would pc willing to share or would insist on shar- ing in any new loan to China. It was speedily learned that negotiations of this kind would not be wholly acceptable to our friends across the sea unless they were permitted to share in them. Thers. fore, the agreemnt was made that the new loan should reflect the association of the United States. Great Britain. France and Japan in the transaction. It was especially desired that Japan should be brought into cordial co o-opera- ton with the plan. The presumption is however. that much the greater part of the $50, O,009,0tc or whatever additional sums may be lent to China will be ad- vanced by American bankers.
 This arrangement changes the old six nation loan to four-nation loan to China. With the funds thus secured China will be in position to deal by and by with Germany. in such manner as to repay Germany for the advances which that nation made to China before the war began. So also China will be in DO. sition to deal fairly and honorably with Russia, so that Russia's participation in the Chinese loan may be met. II is not likely that any money will be turned over to Germany until the war ends. What disposition will be made of that part of the loan which represents Ger manys advances may depend upon the terms in the treaty of peace. How to repay Russia entails the answer to an other question. But the creation of the new four. natior loan to China makes 1t possible for China to be in position in whatever way seems expedient to liqui- date her obligations to Germany and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
FRANCE WILL MAKE
 GIFT TO QUAKERS

Paris August 25.--France's gift to the city of Philadelphia In the shape of Gobelin's tapestry to be hung in the museum in the Quaker City-is is about to be placed in the hands of the workers at the famous Gobelin factory for completion. The sketch was officially viewed and approved today at the ministry of fine arts in the presence of Robert w Bliss, sec retary of the American embassy, rep resenting Ambassador Sharp, Eugene Glaenzer, representing Joseph F.. Widener of the art jury of Philadel- phia, and Capt. Andre Tardeiu, head of the general. commission dealing with Franco-American war questions. The tapestry will be 21 feet by 15 feet. It will be full of life and color and will have an atmosphere of en- thusiasm and patriotism in portrayng troops departing from Philadelphia for Europe to participate in the war. Below are three panels containing these phases from President Wilson's messages:
 Right Is more precious than peace.'
 we have no selfish end to serve and desire to conquest and no dom- ination."
 We shall fight for democracy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26

Dr. Philip s. Physick. often called "the Father of American Surgery" was one of the most eminent physicians of his day. ranked very high as a practi- cal surgeon and was exceedingly popu- lar as a lecturer. His father, an Eng slishman. had charge of the estate of the Penn family. The son was born in Philadelphia, July :, 17SS, was educated for the medical profession partly in that city and partly in Ediburg. Scot high honors. On his return to the United States, he began to practice in Philadelphia and soon won profession. al honors In 1881. pr. Physick won a national reputation by the successful performances of a surgical operation on Chief Justice Marshall. followed by a perfect cure Hn died in Philadel- phia December l6. 1s37.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
THREE IMPORTANT < MEASURES BEFORE
 SOLONS THIS WEEK
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(COntfnued from Page One) federal revenues and the new war tax bill
 Sharp contests are expected in the Senate tomorrow or. the principal amendments to the man power bill af. fecting youths under 21,- and the work or fight" proposal. Defeat of all amendments designed 70 raise the minimum age of 1S or to defer scrvicq of those under 21 generally is pre- dicted. The consensus of leaders opinion. however. is that the work or fight" amendment will be retained in the bill and sent to conference, where it will form the principal con. troversy with the House.
 With tho man power and prohibi- tion measures ont of the way, agita- ticn for an immediate vote or the woman suffrage resolution is expect ed, especially in view of the demand voiced by the republican senator's con ference yesterday for it's early dis, posa1
 \ meeting of the Senate mines com mittee is scheduled tomorrow to re- port out the substitute for the House mineral control bill. The substitute would authorize tho President to form minerals purchasing corporation with a revolving fund of $20o. 900 GOO to stimulate production of minerals which are scarce and needed for the war.
 Chairman Sims. of the interstate commerce committee. has served notice in the House that he will make no attempt to bring up his general water power bill until Tuesday. The reve- nue bill is in form for final accept ance tomorrow by the ways. and means committee. It is planned to prepare the report of the committee carefully. While republicans will join with the democrats in reporting the measure. number of members of both parties have reserved the right to offer amendments on the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Mrs. Mary c. Jack
 Dies in Greensboro

Greensboro August Special )--Mrs Mary Cobbs Jack, wife of Edwin S Jack, died at her home here yesteria V afternoon at 3:30 Mrs. Jacks was taken suddenly i'll Wednesday night
 Mrs. Jack was one of the most pronl- inent women of Greensboro and was widely known and beloved. She was known for her many good works and ex- ceptionally strong Christian character, and for some years was organist of St. i'aurs church, of which SC was a most faithful and devout member.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the Episcopal church Monday, Rev. J. N. Homaker, officiating. Decease.t Is survived by her husband, her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cobbs, three sisters. Mrs. Charles Stollenwerck, Mrs. N i1. Castleman and Mrs. Inge Selden, ana three brothers. William A. Cobbs, B.r- mignham, Richard H. Cobbs, Anniston: Francis A. Cobbs, Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
War Department Orders
 More Construction

Washington. August 25.-Orders have been issued by the war department for additional construction at Camp Abra- ham Eustis, Lee Hall, Virginia. in order that this station may be equipped to expedite the training of men for the heavy artillery. Additions to the camp costing N,S4osOo have been approved, the new. structures including motor trans portation schools. garages, ranges. bar racks and quarters for one trench mor- tar battalion and one anti-aircraft bat talion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Gasoline Explosion Kills
 Three in West Virginia

Clarksburg, W. Va. August 25.-Three men are known to have been killed and two are missing and are believed to have been blown to bits as a result of an explosion last midnight of two tank cars of gasoline which were derailed at Dola, near here. One man is in hos pital here in a critical condition. Sev- eral others were slightly hurt. The ex- plosion. 1t is thought. was caused by a spark from an automobile which back fired near where the tank cars were wrecked. The spark ignited the leaking gasoline. according to persons who wit messed the accident. All the victims resided in this vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
STATEMENT FROM WASHINGTON

Washington, August 25.-Negotia- tions between the United States and Spain for the extension of commercial credits to the former as reported in Madrid dispatch today quoting Fl Lib- eral, have been in progress for more than two months, and officials here have been expecting for sometime the receipt of news that the extension mad been arranged.
 The negotiations, 1t is understood, were carried on with Spanish bankers who will make the extension, although 1t was necessary to obtain for the bankers the support of the govern ment. The Spanish government, 1t is held here. is scarcely in financial position at the present time with much of it's trade cut off and through depre- dations upon its ocean tonnage by German submarines, to make credit extenson on its own account
 The primary purpose of the credits will be to give the United States pur- chasing power in Spain. The Amerl- can government has been endeavoring to buy army supplies from Spanish dealers, especially from dealers in foodstuffs This has been difficult through the low value of the American dollar in Spain. The credit extension as pointed out in the Madrid dispatch, will eliminate the exchange of dollars for pesetas and accordingly facilitate the purchase of supplies, It will also be of great value to Spanish mer- chants and American importers. who have been greatly inconvenienced by the necessities of exchange The credit extension. amounting as it does to only about s75,000,0O0, will afford some re. lief, even though hardly large enough to supply the possible needs of the United States
 The negotiations have been conduct ed largely through Oscar T. Crosby, assistant secretary of the treasury ard president of the interallied council of finances and purchaser. The matter lis known to have been discussed al meetings of the council in Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Chain of Landing Fields
 Stretched for AviatOrS

Washington.NAusust 25.-Building of chain of landing fields for aviators stretching across the United States, is progressing steadily. thy war derart- ment tonight ahnouneeS In few states reports show there arc landing fields, equipped to furnish oil and gas at internals of 100 miles It is planned to have the folds also equipped to fur nish' shelter. limited machine shop fa- ciiities. maps. charts and barometer and thermometer ratings to the air pilots.
 Lines of scuch landing fields have been established in New York. Penn sylvailia, Ohio Illinois, District of Co., lumbia, Texas. Georgia and California. In Arkansas Mississippi, Alabama. New Mexico and Nebraska such fields soon win he provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
SPAIN WANTS LOAN
 FROM UNITED STATES
In Return Uncle Sam Will Give Guarantee and Pur-
 chase Army Supplies

Madrid, August 25.-El Liberal today announced that negotiations were pro- ceeding for a commercial loan between Spain and the United States.
 spain" the newspaper declared, lis opening a credit of 300, 0,o0o,0oO or 5,oO0,- 00O, ,0o0 pesetas, the United States giv- ing as a guarantee the signatures of American firms exporting cotton to Spain. With this credit the United States will be able to purchase in Spain some of the products necessary for it's army in France without the necessity of changing dollars into pe- setas and thus avoiding the reduction in exchange
 Ambassador Willard and some oth- CT American officials have had several interviews with the members of the Spanish government and it is believed the basis of an agreement has been reached The interest payable on the loan has been the subject of discus sion. the United States obiecting b pay five per cent. America offers to pay the balance remaining of the loan in Mexican gold on the day of liqui. dation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Accused Jailer and
 Deputy Have Resigned

Montgomery, August 25.-(Spe- cial)-Investigati of conditions at the Montgomery county jail have resulted in the resignation of Fleet Huggins, night jailer and Rhuel Vaughn. deputy sheriff The two were arrested by govern ment authorities and held for the federal grand jury on charges of permitting soldiers and civilians to visit women inmates of the jail, who were arrested when the mili- tary authorities ordered immoral houses closed several months ago.
 The officers quit Sunday and Sheriff Waller already has named . their successors Huggins and Vaughn are out on 5000 bond each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Texas Election Results

Dall@s, Tex. August 25.-Almost conn plete returns from the second democratic primary election run-off in Texas yes- terday confirm earlier reports that Lu- clan w. Parrish of Henrietta has de- feated Charles F. Spencer of Decatur for Congress in the Thirteenth district, and that !. c. Box of Jacksonville has de- feated V. A. Coilins of Beaumont In the Second. Box will succeed Martin ples who was not . candidate for re-eleetiot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Two Killed in Wreck

Charleston. W. Va, August 25.-Dr. B. F. Knight of Spring Creek. w. Va, and J. F. Caperton of Hattiesburg. Miss, an ambulance driver, were killed today at Nitro. near here, when a freight train backed into the ambulance, demolishing the car. The victims were attached to the emergency hospital at Nitro, the government munitions plant settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
March Giues Out Some Interesting Figures On
 Present Army Strength
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, August 25.-(Special) Official figures furnished The Age Herald by General March, chief of staff. prove that the fighting strength of the United States at present is B. 440,e00, divided as follows:
 In France, Italy, Serbia and Rus sa, 1,450,000; in cantonments and camps in the United States, 1,55o,000 ; in the navy, 44o)oO.
 General March states that these fig ures are approximated officially, and that actual count would probably show them too low.
 Il Is the object of the government to have available next summer 5000, ,o0o-- 4,0o0,000 at the front and 1,000.000 in reserve in the United States. At pres ent, the government overseas has l. 450.oo0 and at home 1,550,o0o or g., 000.te0 available. From the 1S-45 man power bill it is the purpose of the gov ernment to secure 2.0o0,000 men.
 UNMARRIED TO SERVE
 It is interesting, in this connection, to note that from the reglstrants un- der the new legislation. the govern- ment will have more than 2,000, 000 single men. It was originally the jn- tention of the war department auto- matically to exempt from service all registrants who are married. Rep- resentative Dent of Alabama, chair man of the House committee on mili- tary affairs, interposed objection, and the Secretary of War agreed that the objection was well founded. MT. Dents position was that married man should not be exempt simply because he is married--that he should be ex- empt only when. his wife or children are dependent upon him for support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Boston Americans Are Not
 Satisfied With Schedule

Boston, August 25.-The Boston Americans will refuse to abide by the schedule arrangements for the world series as given out by President Johnson of the American league in Chicago Saturday, President Frazee of the Boston team announced to- night. President Frazee said the prornsal to play the first three games in Chicago was unfair to the Bos- ton team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Cunard Line Is Not
 Liable for Loss of Life

New York, August 2S.-The Cu- nsrd steamship company cannot be held liable for loss of life and property in the torpedoing of the Lusitania by . German submarine. according to . decision handed down in the admiralty branch Of the united States district court by Judge Mayer and made public today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
International League

At Baltimore: Baltimore 5-4, Jersey City 3-3.
 At Buffalo: Buffalo 1927. Hamilton 2-i At Rochester: Rochester 20. Newark s-2.
 Others not scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
Today's Amusements
THEATRES

Lyric-Keith vaudeville and Ihoto weekly.
 Bijou-Loew's vaudeville: photo drama and weekly.
 Best-Musical comedy and motion pictures.
 PHOTOPLAYS Riddle Gawne" CaarD and The Summer Girls"-comedy. Colonial-Mary Pickford in "M'Liss." l" Odeon Two-'A Fight for Millions {se- riaD and Charley Chaplin in Counted Out"
 Alcazar-Theda Bara in "The Soul oi Buddha."
 Trianon-"To Hell With the Kaiser CFatriotic)
 Rialto-Constance Talnage in Good Night, Paul.
 Princess-serial drama. comic and photo weekly.
 odeon one-Serial drama. comedy and photo weekly.
 PARK RESORTS East Lake-Bathing, boating, dancing, midway features. West Bathing, boating, skating, dancing.
 Avondale-Zoological exhibits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26

Nevertheless, there is no question but that practically the entire num- her of 100000 to be secured through the new draft legislation will be sin gle men. Enough will be available, and the government prefers them be- cause as rule they are younger and, therefore. more vigorous and bettar material for the making of soldiers, and because their departure will not mean the burdening of the goverE- ment with dependent relatives.
 NEW DRAFT STATISTICS
 Government statisticians have evolved the following
 Total number needed from
 new legislation ....... 2,ooo, 900 Total number males In Uni
 ted States between s2-45 10.02S,9TS Of this number married, are 7,734.4S2 Deferred for other req
 sons ..... ..... .....,,.... 9o2,sc7 Number of single men be-
 tween s2-45 .....,........ 1.se1.ooO Deduct for estimated phys
 ical unfitness ............ 4S5.s7s Total effective single men
 between 92-45 ........ 6o1,as Total males 1s-21 .......... s,171.s7t. Married .,............ 15s,1S5 Deferred for other req
 sons ..............,... 114,I79 Aliens. enlisted, or unfitted
 physically ........... 1o1.7os Total effective single men
 1S-s2 .................. 1.7s7.so7 Effective single men 32-45 60t. .2s6 Effective single men 1921. ,1,797. 6O0
 This gives total of 2,S9s.s45 effect i've single men subject to the opera ton of the new draft For another year, as result, married men may realize that they will be denied oppor- tunity to distinguish themselves in the service of their country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
PARK RESORTS
At Loew's Biiou

Loew's vaudeville bill for the first half
 of the week is one of exceptional merit The big headliner is Blanch Alfred Symphony Girls, big musical, dane ing and singing act that has been re- ceived with great appreciation all over the Loew circuit
 Virginia Pearson will be the star in the big seven-part feature film, The Liar which is one of the best vehicles this local favorite has starred in. There is fascination about this photoplay that holds the audience. It is full of thrills, love and snap that puts it over in great style
 Four other star vaudeville acts are on the bill, augmented by the current week ly news screen pictorials of the war. these films being released by the United States government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
At the Strand

Those who love big fights in motion pictures will find satisfaction in Riddle Gawne, William s. Hart's new Art craft picture which starts four day run at the Strand theatre today There is a struggle between the hero and the chief villain that is one of the most exciting that has ever been seen on the screen. Of course, Hart triumphs but not until he has fought to the finish almost.
 There is love in the story. and the won- derful free spirit. of the great open west It is rugged and yet never for an in stant lacking in plausibility- Charles A. Seltzer wrote the story for the Argosy Magazine and it makes an excellent screen attraction.
 But the big feature on the programme at the Strand is the Sennett comedy, Summer Girls" in which Ford Sterl- ing cavorts with a bunch of beauties in breezy costume It's cooling and adds real fun to the bill. A Pathe News pre- sents scenes of all the world including those of our boys in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
At the Lyric

High-class Keith vaudeville will en- certain Birmingham on the bill that opens with a matinee this afternoon. The Revue De Luxe." one of the most pleas ing vaudeville offerings, mingling song, music and comedy, will be the headline attraction and the act is one that has proven generally pleasing to southern vaudeville lovers. Members of the company are artists and clever enter tainers.
 Fern and Howell are two blackface entertainers who will present Law Is Law a Imaginable vehicle, filled with song and comedy chatter. Al Abbott is known as tho village songster. He possesses good voice and his pro- gramme of selections is we'll chosen. Walker and Texas, "Pastimes on the Three Cross Ranch" will entertain with novelty and they are experts in knot ty- ing. fancy rope spinning and other feats known to the ranch Them instrel trio, Elkins, Fay and Elkins, are favorites in Birmingham, and have a most excel lent programme of sjam-up entertainment. Lyric Screen Telegrams are always in teresting and entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
100 LATE ID Fl ASSIFY

STEAM shovel men, bIacksmlfh 6eIners machinists. switchmen. laundry drivers. city salesmen, salesladies, two white girls. lunch counter; six white girls pleasant work; colored elevator boy. $l0 week; colored collector. good pay. ride wheel; store porter. good pay: white girls for laundry; other good positions. Home Employment Office. 1So1h 2d atA TO sell 5-passenger 1913 DodSe car. Xp- ply Room S3l. Tutwiler hotel.
 HANrEp-Maie cook white or coIored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26
HOW CHINA FELT ABOUT IT

There was in China some misunder. standing with respect to the new atti- tude of the American government toward this six nation loan. However. the sit uation was fully explained. to the Chirese government, and whatever feeling or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26

Others not scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-26

New has come of the safe arrival over seas of two more Troy boys. Sergt. Leon Gibson of the headquarters com pany, Thirteenth brigade, has arrived safely. Sergt. Joe Goldthwaite has also announced his safe arrival to his mother here. His brother. John Goldthwaita, previously arrived in France.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-11
HUNS ABUSE CAPTIVES.
Compel Prisoners TO Work Like
Pack Mules and Prod Them
With Bayonets.

London, sept Brutal treatment
Of prisoners of war by the Germans ~
described by wounded British prisoners
rcpatriatcd from Germany who have
arrived ~ the Hague Al have been
badly treated and on virtually starvation
rations Conditions IA the PRISON camps
n Soltau and Crosseu. IN Prussia are 10
ported 70 bee especially hnd
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from StraIIowo. poscn Province whore
about 300 British are confined Three
weeks ago thlfty Americans arrived
there
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inp behind the German Iincs ", rc gwen
little food MANY suffered from drnpsy
and neufasthema, and numerous deaths
occurred
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and ten Amorlcgnv. captured ~ May
fhcy Wcte compelled - work on the
faIioad earring hravv rails and push
log trucks twelve hours ~ strcf oh
beir food consisted If t.erfnan coup
md one eltrr % bread II fhcY failcd 90
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