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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Revenue Legislation Will Be Considered at Once on De-
 mand of President
ADJOURNMENT HOPE GOES GLIMMERING
Chief Executive Expected to Issue Formal Statement in Few Days Telling of Imperative
 ness of Action

Washington, May 26.-Dis- satisfied but resigned Congress is prepared to revise its legis- lative programme this week and abandon plans for ad- journment in July.
 President Wilson is expected to state formally in a few days why revenue legislation before the Decem- Der session is regarded as imperative. Since the democratic and republican leaders failed to agree on plans pro- posed by the President for a special session after the fall elections, the work of forming new tax bill will proceed at once unless there is some unexpected development.
 FINAL CONFERENCE
 Final conferences on the question will be held tomorrow. Senator Simmons, chairman of the Senate finance commit tee, plans to see Secretary McAdoo and a compromise movement to afford Con- gress a summer vacation later on may follow. Leaders hope the administra- ton may consent to an adjournment aft CT the revenue bill has made substantial progress early in the fall, possibly after it has reached the Senate and defer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Decatur Booster Club Ls Sponsoring Tennessee
 Valley Rally Tor1ight
Birmingham Delegation to Leave Noon Today to At tend Meeting-President Merrill Assured of Enthus iastic Gathering, Which Is to Perfect Organiza-
 ton of North Alabama Chamber of Commerce

be indulged if after the order of husi- ness is declared
 The business session will take place at the cisy hall and an organization win be perfected that will work for the col lective development of north Alabama for the benefit of all and to the exclusion of special privileges to any individual city or town
 From Birmingham President Arthur C. Crowder will head delegation from the Chamber of Commerce composed of R. A. Porter, vice president; Q. L. Bum, traffic manager; J. D. RosenberSer, Frank Willis Barnett and Jeff Bailey. The party will leave Birmingham over the Louisville and Nashville at 12:l5 o'clock
 Secretary Manager c. L. Harold of the Civic association announced last night that he would have a committee on tle trip, most likely under the chairman ship of T. A. McElroy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
NEWS OF ENS'LEy

"Resolved That money has more in- fluence over man than woman has or ever had" is the subject of the de- bate that will be given tonight at the First Methodist church in the Sunday school room. The affirmative will be presented by Mrs. D. A. Echols, II. c. Russell, w. R. Cochran; and tEe negative by w. E. Turnipseed, M. M. Lively and Miss Dorothy Grimm. J. Ellis Brown will preside and the judges will be Judge F. o. Harris, C.. w. Sanders and Mrs. D. F. Sugg. An interesting musicale will be given as follows: 'Mazurka," Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Stitt; Swing Low, Sweet Char tot" male quartet; sing It Today" Misses Annie Lou Brown. Sugette Coch- ran, Doris Nader, Fife May Powell. Eva Pitts and Mrs. Lloyd Keller. A A social hour will follow the pro- gramme.
 Of interest to Ensley people is the engagement of Miss Marie Hickman to Fred Osborne, which appeared in y-s- terday's paper. The wedding will take place early in June. Miss Hickman is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Hickman and has grown to young womanhood here where she Is pop ular member of the younger set.
 The Ensley Highland chapter of the Delphian club will meet Tuesday aft ernoon with Mrs. J. J. Walker on Pike avenue.
 The Sesame club will meet Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Berney.
 Taking for his text, Every branch in me that beareth not fruit He talk eth away,' Rev l.. E. Brubaker of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church yesterday morning discussed the scriptural evolution of Germany's s present place in divine and sacred his- tory, namely, the result of higher criticism" and the clergy's place in the German government He quoted pass ages from Nietzsche and David Fred ericlS Strauss. Special music was giv- en by male quartet.
 Monroe McEacheran, who was ss- riously cut by John Mckinney, negro following an argument at the steel plant Saturday, is reported to be rest ing quietly at the T. c. I. hospital. The negro was carried to the city jail for safekeeping.
 At meeting of Moore School Inn prov rent association this afternoon at o'clock the annual election of Of ficers will take place and important business will come before the meeting
 Roy S. Hickman, Jr., has gone to Norfolk, where he will be a member of the navy hospital corps
 Mrs. Ward Brundige of Chattanooga is the house guest of Miss Marie Hick- man.
 Mrs. S G. Spence is i'll at her home on flaw thorne avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
RIOT REPORTED
 NEAR COUNTY LINE

Reports of race riot yesterday over the killing of a negro miner at the Tupo mine, near the edge of Walker county, by the mine superintendent, started Sher- if T. J. Batson and Deputies Lee White anG Chris Hartsfield on quick trip to that point shortly after midnight.
 The reports of the shooting, which were very incomplete, stated that the superintendent had shot and killed negro miner at the mouth of the mine and that friction between the races was expected instantly. The shooting oc- cured last night at 7;3o o'clock and 1t was rurnored last night that it was caused by previous trouble.
 Coroner George A. Hogan was called, but deputized Lee White to act in his capacity. The mine has been closed some time and has only been recently opened up for operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Former Ohio Governor Speaks at Camp Sheridan
 and at Taylor Field

Montgomery, May 26-Frank B. Willis, former governor of Ohio, visiting south ern army cantonments for the Young Mems Christian association, delivered addresses this afternoon and tonight at Camp Sheridan, where sections of the Ohio division are quartered and at the army aviation camp, Taylor field.
 His message to the Thirty-seyenth oi- vision was, Live such lives that when you come marching home you can look into the face of your wife or motaer without hlushing. lou are going to Win this war and we in America will see that the holsheviki does not stab you in the back. Hit the Kaiser hard and keep hit ting until his power is forever broken and free government in this world IS as- sured for ali time to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
ATLANTA MAN WAS
 WARNED IN TIME.
Relates How Plant Juice Helped Him of a Bad Case
 of Stomach Trouble

One is not required to take Plant Juice, the new herbal stomach remedy, Tor weeks and months before they receive any benefit. In order that skeptlcal folks may be convinced immediately the formula is so constructed as to give al most instant relief. thereby giving the sufferer the necessary confidence. They will then continue the use of Plant Juice until they have fully recovered thelr health.
 To these skeptical individuals that want to be shown" the following signed testimonial from MT. William J. Melee, well known Atlanta man, em- ploy yed by the Georgia Railway and Power company, and who resides at No. E73 Chestnut street, Atlanta, will be or interest. MT. McGee is a man of the highest integrity and veracity and his numerous friends will be glad to learn of his restoration to health. He said:
 T have been sufferer from stomach trouble for long time and have never, been ahle to find any medicine that gave. me relief. My food fermented and formed gas in my stomach, which caused heartburn and was very painful and caused me to be continually belching the wind and gas. l became very nervous and at night was so restless that I could not sleep. 1 always felt tired out ana was badly rundown My food did mo no good and I had become discouraged of ever being any better, as I think had tried all the various medicines on the market. Finally l heard of Plant Juice and decided to try q. I can truly state that while l have only used Plant Juice .for a short time, am feeling the best 1 nave in years, and it has given me such swtnderf0l relief I am no longer troubled with stomach trouble and can eat my food now and digest it perfectly. I am glad to recommend Plant Juice to any one suffering from stomach trouble as 1 WAS"
 A trial of Plant Juice is all that is re- cured to convince the most skeptical that it IS the most wonderful curative of fbe age. tt tones up the stomach and in- yigorates the whole body, instills new life and viSor and will make one feel like another person if suffering from stomach, liver, kidney or blood trouble. Every claim made for Plant Juice is backed up, by testimonials of we'll known local neo-: ile Of standing in signed testimonials ;
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton's Drug Store, corner Second avenue and Twentieth street, in Birmingham, where he IS daily meeting the local public and Introducing and explaining the merits cf Plant Juice. Free samples given.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Hoover and McKellar Guests of University;
 Commencement Begins

\ Montgomery, May 26.-Herbert Hoover, United States food administrator, and Senator Kenneth D. Mcclellan of Tennes- see are guests of the University of Ala bama. where they will address the stu dent body and alumni Monday. MT. Nc Kellar's address will be the annual ora ton to the society of the alumni.
 Mr. Hoover accompanied President George DeLny, who is supervisor of the cotton industry, food administration, to the university and will speak during the afternoon.
 Commencement exercises started this morning at Morgan hall, when Rev. John w Phillips of Mobile delivered the bac- culaureate sermon. President Denny will present the diplomas to large class Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Americans on Luneville
 Sector Rout the Enemy
 in Sharp Engagement

May 2e.-(By the Associated Press.)- American patrol had an engagement last night in Luneville sector with German patrol carrying light machine guns, and routed the enemy in a sharp fight. Sew eral of the Germans were killed; their bodies were dragged back by their com rades There were no American losses.
 On the same sector a German sergeant crept into the American lines, holding up his hands and shouting "Kamerad. He said he had had enough of fighting for the Kaiser and Von Hindenburg. He was sent to the rear.
 The artillery action generally was light in the ToJ! and Lineviiie sectors. Amer ican airnen concluded several missions successfully without encountering any German machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
NEGRO SHOT WHILE MAKING ATTEMPT
 TO ARREST BURGLAR

Will Payne, negro, 64o5 Woodland avenue, north, was shot in the back and possibly fatally wounded at 9:30 o'clock, by Jessie Johnson, negro, who 1t is alleged was trying to burglarize the house of Milton letter, negro, 236 Sixty-third street. north.
 According to the police report of the shooting, Johnson, after robbng the house, was leaving by the front yard. when he saw Payne who at- tempted to stop him, upon which lie fired at Payne. the bullet taking ef- feet in the back. There were several witnesses to the affair. it is stated. Johnson was placed in the city Jail last night by Officers Self and E. P. Jones at 10:3O o'clock. charged with burglary and grand larceny and as- sault with intent to mt vfder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
GERMAN CLAIMS

Amsterdam, May 26.-"Heavy losses' were inflicted upon the Americans on the Picardy front in the repulse of strong American patrols yesterday west of Montdidier, it is claimed in semi official German report received today in Berlin telegram.
 phe report in the course of descrip- tion of yesterdays military operations. says:
 West of Montdidier strong American patrols advanced against our front. One American patrol was entirely cut up by our fire. The others were thrown back by counter attacks. The Amer jeans thereby suffered heavy losses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
OFFICERS AND DRAFT RESISTERS ENGAGE IN
 DESPERATE BATTLE
Texas Deputy and Three Others Are Killed and Man and Woman
 Seriously Wounded

Texarkana Ark, May 26 Word reached the sheriff's office here tonight that one deputy sheriff was killed, one seriously wounded and one woman fatal ly wounded, and three other men killed in fight between sheriff's posse and draft resisters in the mountains near Hatfield in Polk county. Further trouble is evidently expected, as the Polk county sheriff sent an urgent plea here for am- munition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Dr. Whitten's Sister Dies

Mrs. James T. Belew of Fort Worth, Tex, died there last Saturday morning, May 25. after a serious operation She was a younger sister of Dr. L. F. Whit ten, pastor of St. Johns Methodist church of this city She had two sons ca uta;n and a lieutenant, in the United States army. Her husband, two other sons and three daughters survive her, all of Forth Worth and Midlothian, Tex. They formerly lived near Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
YOUNG BOY INJURED
 BY AUTOMOBILE

Jimmie Jones, son of ]. r. Jones, 341l Twelfth avenue, north. was struck and knocked down by an automobile driv- en by Ben Williams yesterday after noon. He was placed in the car and taken at once to McAdory's private infirmary in Norwood. but was dis charged shortly afterwards and taken to his home.
 Witnesses to the accident stated last night that the accident seemed un- avoidable as the boy suddenly darted across the street in front of the car, and the driver did not have time to stop before striking him. It is not thought by the hospital authorities that the accident will prove serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Selma Man Was Aboard
 British Ship Moldavia,
 Which Was Torpedoed

Montgomery, May 26.-Kent West, a we'll known young man of Selma, was aboard the British converted cruiser Moldavia, torpedoed last Thursday morning by a German submarine, be- ing a member of Company B, 5Sth in fantry, which was being conveyed from a British port. To date, his wife has not heard from him, but his name does not appear in the casualty list, and it is presumed that he was landed safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Negro Injured

James Manuel. negro youth, of 25O3 Avenue c, was struck and knocked off his bicycle at Avenue F and Twenty fourth street, yesterday afternoon al o'clock, by a Ford truck driven by W alter Hill. R. F. D. No, 4. of 2020 First avenue. The negro was carried to the Hillman hospital where his in juries were pronounced slight Of- ficer E. c. Burges made an investisa- tion of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Arrested at Jail

J. w. Lightsey, who resides near Bessemer. was arrested last night at the county Jail where he came to see his son, Burrell Lightsey, who was ar rested last Thursday on charge of violating the prohibition laws. The warrant which was sworn out before the inferior court at Bessemer, has been kept at the jail since the sons arrest, awaiting the time to come when the father should choose to visit his offspring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Skull Fractured

Will Clark, negro, 727 Sixth alley. north. was knocked in the head and his skull crushed about midnight by Henry Wells, negro, at 15 Short Alley c. The trouble followed an argument between the two negroes, it Is stated by the police.
 Clark was taken to the Hil1man hos pital where it was announced after an examination that his skull had been fractured. It is not thought that tho injury will prove fatal. Officer E. P. Jones placed Wells in the city jail early this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
One Hundred Dollars for
 Eight Pounds of Wool

Senator Frank S. White has bid }loo for the eight pounds of wool sheercd from the sheep which President H. son has purchased for the White House. The wool was received by GOV ernor Henderson on Saturday and VIII be auctioned off in every county or the state this afternoon. The highest bidder will be given the wool and the money will be given to the Red Cross war fund The successful bidder will receive a personal letter from Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Cunningham Resigns
 Managership of Store

T. II. Cunningham, for the past two years manager of the local Wormser Hat store has resigned his position on account of i'll health, and leaves today to take up work less confining. MT. Cunningham is widely known in Birmingham and the fraternal organ nations of the city.
 John Campo, formerly with the Wormser Hat company in Grand Rap ids. Mich, has arrived and will assume charge of the store tomorrow. Mr Campe comes to Birmingham well rec commended and in speaking of the change stated that he was ''here to stay."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
BRITISH NIGHT REPORT

London, May 26.-F1eSd MarsnaI Haig's report tonight from British headouarters in France says:
 During the night hostile raid was repulsed by the French troops Tn the sector north of Bailleul. Smelling, re- peated last night in the Villers-Bret- tonneux sector. was heavy, consisting of gas shells. There was heavy gas shelling also this morning west or Hinges"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Steamer Clan Matheson
 Sunk in Collision

London, May 26.-The British steamer Clan Matheson has been in a collision. Lloyd's shipping agency announced today.
 The Clan Matheson was a new steamer of 4500 tons gross, built in 1917 at Sunderland. She was owned by Cayzer Irvine & Co.,, limited, of Glasgow. The last mention of her in the shipping records was December 16. last. when she was reported at a United States Atlantic port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Business and War will be the subject on the second night of the chautauqua of the great lecture by Frank Mulholland, known everywhere as a magnetic. rapid fire, eloquent speaker before business mems organizations and as past presi- dent of the International Association of Rotary Clubs of the World.
 Wonderfully qualified as a speaker on business, MT. Mulholland possesses the advantage of an intimate acquaintance with war conditions both in this coun- try and in Europe. His subject, "Busi- ness and the War; is a vital one and his message deeply concerns thousands and hundreds of thousands of Americans to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

The Decatur Boosters club will stage get-together rally at Decatur tonight that promises to make the welkin ring throughout the Tennessee Valley, when they put over the organization of the North Alabama Chamber of Commerce that has been the dream of President H. L. Morrill, of the Boosters club for the last six months.
 There will be representative commit tee of five business men from every town in north Alabama, starting with the city of Birmingham, and after arrival in Decatur they will be entertained until o'clock. when a banquet will take place, following which the meeting will be turned into business session and all forms of amusement tabooed. There will even be ban placed on the erstwhile Toreadors and no Mexican athletics will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
DR. EDMONDS SPEAKS ON PROBLEM OF SIN

pr. II. NJ. Edmonds of the Independent Presbyterian church preached a splendid sermon last night at the Lyric on the Problem of Sin" He chose as his text the thirteenth verse of the third chapter of Genesis. "The serpent beguiled me and I did eat"
 This said pr. Edmonds was the origna! sin as described in the Book of Genesis. Of course, we know that this episode represents merely the time when man began through the ages of growth and evolution to realize the necessity of making a moral choice. In this in- stance he chose sin.
 We do not understand why sin came into the world, but we do realize that it is necessary for the moral growth of man. He cannot grow strong morally without the presence of sin Sin is not born of environment it is in the man. Environment may change the nature of the battle against sin, but the sin is in him and must be fought in his own soul.
 Sin is chronic. Man does not pass through the realm of sin; throughout his whole life sin remains with him. If he does not make persistent fight against his sin it gains, little by little, strong CT hold, and goes nearer and nearer the seat of power until at last it is complete master of the man.
 SIN NOT NORMAL
 "Sin, however, is not normal, it is an abnormality and as such must be fought. If you give yourself to sin you give yourself to an abnormal condition. l know some of us do not like outspoken preachers, but they sometimes tell us truths that we fain would pass by with out looking in their faces.
 "Sin is fatal to everything that bears the mark of beauty, all the fineness of man disappears when he becomes vic- tim of sin. God did not mean for man to be a victim of sin, however. He de- sires that all shall be saved and He fights on the side of every single man who has the vision of holiness and battles against his sin.
 of you have a secret sin that is gnaw- ing at your vitals, erect a great ambi- ton in your soul and strive to achieve something, fasten your eyes on distant star and as they follow it your tagging footsteps will also stumble towards it. I've Christians offer you the greatest ambition on earth, the desire to be clean and pure as the white robed One who came out of the east, Jesus of Nazareth. Don't be afraid that you have sinned past forgiveness. The arms of His cross stretch wide inviting You to come to Him and be forgiven. Gods mercy is as boundless as the sea, and He Will wei come you as the father welcomed the prodigal son with joy over your return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Seed Corn for Farmers

Washington. May 26.-The depart ment of agriculture today announced that reserve seed corn is stored at points convenient for distribution by express to farmers in the corn belt for late planting and replanting. It can be purchased from the department at cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Allied Armies Continue to Harass Huns While
 Waiting for Offensiev
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last night in the neighborhood of Sally Le-Sec, Buoquoy, Ablainzeville, and Morris.
 "The enemy's artillery has shown some what increased activity, particularly in the villers- -Bretonneux and Dernancourt sectors, in the neighborhood of Buoquoy aud between NIeppe wood and Meteren."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Norfolk Couple Married Here

Saturday night at 9 o'clock at Dr. L.. F. Whitten ST esidence, 1926 Avenue H., Mr. Salvatore Montayna and Miss Ethel M Ward, both of Norfolk. Va, were married by pr. Whitten. MT. Montayna is soldier and has been since early last year in the national guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
AIRCRAFT INQUIRY

The aircraft inquiry of the Senate mil- tary subcommittee, headed by Senator Thomas, will open formally tomorrow with a meeting to discuss procedure.
 Proposed increase to s2.50 per bushel of the governments minimum guaranteed price for wheat will again be considered tomorrow by Senate and House conferees on the Agricultural appropriation bill, with prospects of defeat of the proposal by continuation of thep resent deadlock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
THE: WEATHER
Weather Forecasat

Washington, May 26.-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi; Fair Monday and probably Tuesday
 Tennessee: Fair Monday; Tuesday probably showers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27

Laura Matilda Almgren--Aged 3 years daughter of MT. and Mrs A. F. Ann gren died Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 4313 Parkway this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-27
Mrs. J. F. Dave ke,so-Aged fl years

Mrs. J. F. Dave I&elso-Aged Al years. died at local infrmary Saturday morning. She is survived by one son Henry Kelso six daughters. Mrs. Annie Ramsey and Elizabeth, Mar tha, May, Amanda and Rose helso, five sisters. Mrs. Hugh Lynch. Pratt city: Mrs. Cleve Jones. Mrs. Claud Hysre of Terre Haute Ind; Mrs. Wall Nancurrym, Ft Wayne, Ind. and Miss Annie c. Bennette of Min neapolis. Minn.; two brothers. Pat rick Bennette. Cleveland, Ind, and James Bennette of Terre Haute; and her husband. Funeral services will be held from the residence on Fifth avenue in Vivian, at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, with the Eastern Star in charge. Rev. John Miner will of- ficiate.