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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
BOTH HOUSES WILL !. RECONVEkE TODAY
 AFTER BRIEF REST
Big Fight of Week Expected When Board of Control Bill Comes Up for
 Consideration

Montgomery, January N.-(Special.) After recess of three days the house and senate of Alabama will convene again at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. On the calendar of each house there are several important measures that are ex pected to come up
 The big mapority of the senators ana representatives who spent the week. en at their homes through the state arrived i'll Montgomery Monday night.
 The big fight of the week is expected when the bill which proposes to create the board of control comes up. This is an administration bill, but there has de- veloped strong opposition because of the salaries proposed for the three members.
 Governor Kilby in his first message to the senate and house asked for such a bill.
 The bill provides that the board ot control have charge of the purchasing of all state supplies. Salaries for the three members will total slS,5O0. Various defects in the constitution of the state should be remedied. according to many legislators and it is probable that Gov ernor Kilby will suggest the holding of a convention for this purpose. The con- vention will not be held until peace is finally settled and soldiers have been returned to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
GREEN REAPPOINTED

Montgomery, January G.-(Special) l) Gov Thomas E. Kilby Monday afternoon announced he had reappointed D. F. Green as superintendent of state banks. Mir Green also will have the title of chairman of the state banking board. The governor also renamed w. Fl. Manly of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, and John II. Drakeford, of the Bank of Tuskegee as members of the board.
 Shortly before MT. kilby was inaugu- rated governor it was officially an- nounced Mir. Green would be reappointed at the beginning of MT. Kilbys term. Mir. Green formerly was connected with the system of banks operated by the Ter nessee Valley bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Ocean Tariff Cut
 66 2-3 Per Cent
Shipping Board Announces Reduction to Meet Cut in Transatlantic Freight Rates Made
 By British Ship Owners

against the old charge of s66 ton.
 To Marseilles, Cette, Genoa and Ma ples the new rate Is s1.60 per 100 pounds. or S5 cents per cubic foot, against the old rate on s7150 to s75 per ton. Rates based on weight or meas urement are at ships option.
 At the same time the board an nounced new rates from Atlantic and gulf ports to ports in India as fol- lows:
 To Colombo and Calcutta, $110 per 100 pounds. or 50 cents per cubic foot. against the old rate of s45 ton, and to Rangoon and Madras. s1s0 per 100 pounds. or 65 cents cubic foot, against the former charge of $50 ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
OFFICIALS DOUBT
 n REPORT OF CRIME 1 WAVE IN PARIS
Paris Newspapers Charge k American Soldiers With Being Implicated in
 Many Outrages
By Associated Press

Washington, January 27.-Official in- formation will be sought by the war de- partment concerning reports in Paris ewspapers that American soldiers have een involved in a crime wave. Secre- eary Baker said today the situation pie stured in the papers seemed incredible lRnd that official reports from France kade no mention of the matter.
 The American eXpedtionary force has naintained in Paris since American troops began to appear in that city on eave of absence, or otherwise a provost Euard of military police to aid th- French police in handling incidents in Ehich American troops were involved.
 It was said at the department that disturbances of a minor character were Eto be expected where many men freei fpr the moment from close military ,straint were involved, but since the lgures given by the French papers in Acated most serious situation, de- liled report probably would be asked
 General Pershing.
 Officers here said that if the situation
 as in fact as grave as the Paris papers
 dicated. undoubtedly the American offi- als in Paris were fully advised and al- Acady had exerted themselves to cor bct iG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
TWO COMPANIES INCORPORATE

Montgomery, January G.-fSpecial)-ln- corporation papers for the Calhoun Con- struction company of Anniston, Calhoun county. were filed with W. P. Cobb, sec retary of state Monday. The total au- thorized capital stock is $250o, of which 5000 is paid in. The concern will deal in building supplies. The incorporators are l.. Cleckler, Gus Waters, E. M Cleckler. D. F.. Little. Jr, and F. NJ. Cleckler.
 Secretary Cobb also received papers for the Riley Brothers company of Gads- den Etowah county. This concern will engage in the wholesale and retail soft drink business. The authorized stock is 5000 $340O being paid in. The incorpora. tors are John R Riley. Robert Riley and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
More U. s. Prisoners
 Released by Germans
By Associated Pres,

Washington. January 27.-The fol- lowing prisoners of war have returned to France after having been released from German prison camps, according to a war department announcement to- night:
 Lieut. Erik B. Flippen, Camden Miss; Privates Roy R. Mason, Gainesville, Fla; Anthony l.. Penda. Bristol, Tenn; Charles E. Park Rockwell, N. C.. sam uel Atkins, Ramseytown, N. C.; Albert Findley Brewton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Summary of the News

1-Men of Alabama's "Fghting
 Fourth. awarded honors for gall
 Iant conduct.
 Delegate. of small powers hold har-
 monious session.
 Italy apOlo&ixes for hauling down
 American flag. 2-DemobilixatiOn in six months pos-
 sible. eCasunlty list. -EditOrinl. 1Dinncr Friday night for allied army
 wOr rt rrS.
 No shutdown at Ensley steel plant. 6-Society and Red Cross news. 7-COrbett's daily letter. -HefIin asks investigation of cotton
 exchange. @Medlcai society opposes drastic
 change in laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Bullard Nominated
 to Be Major General
ev s.,cei.tea Press

Washington. January 21.-Nomina- tions of Robert I. Bullard, now hold ing temporary rank of lieutenant gen eral, to be a major general in the reg ular army establishment and of eight officers now temporarily major gen. erals to be permanent brigadier gen. erals were confirmed today by the Sem ate.
 The new brigadier generals are: George w. Read, Charles H. Muir. Charles T. Mencher.. J. w. McAndrew. William G. Haan, James G. Hubbard John l.. Hines and Charles P. Sum- meraU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
May Reissue Bonds
 Lost on San Diego
By A,.eciated Press

Washington, January 27-Congress may be asked to authorize the reissue of $10,O00 Liberty Bonds the property of the crew of the United steamship San Diego, and lost when the vessel sank off Fire Island last summer. All thought the navy department has listed the San Diego as lost, treasury officials have ruled that destruction of the bonds has not been established by clean and unequivoca proof Sec retary Danials said today if the treas ury adhered to this ruling he would ap- peal to Congress in behalf of the crew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Overland Employees to
 Get Half of Profits
By Associated Pres.

Toledo. January 27.-A half and half profit sharing plan with employees in all branches was announced today by John N. Willys, president or the Willys- Overland company, Only fair return included in the grant
 Distribution will run into hundreds of thousands of dollars and will be re- troactive taking effect from January l., 1919 The company has 10000 men on it's pay roll and all will be affected, Mir. Willys said Details will be an nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
By Associated Press

Washington. January 27.-To meet the cut in transatlantic freight rates made by British ship owners, the ship ping board announced reduction of about 66 2-3 per cent in tarin charges between Atlantic and gulf ports and ports in the United Kingdom, France. Italy Belgium and the Netherlands.
 The new rate to the United Kingdom is sl0 per 100 pounds and 50 cents a cubic foot against old rate of S66 a ton, while the rate to Havre. Bordeaux. Ant werp and Rotterdam is $l-25 per 100 pounds. or 65 cents per cubic foot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
ELIMINATION EXPECTED

Elimination of the second-class postage amendment had been generally expected. The proposal has been bitterly opposed by Representative Kitchin and other of the House conferees. It provided for repeal of the present zone rates second class mail based on the preparation Of news and advertising and for snbstitu- ton of new zone plan of one cent a pound on periodicals within the first and second-class parcel post zone and one and one-half cents a pound beyond that radius The present rates have been wig orously attacked bv publishers as un- just and in some cases confiscatorN.
 With the basis reached for settling these three vital disputes agreement Ga other provisions of the bill still left open vas regarded as certain Among these are the amendment to prevent impoSta- ten of intoxicating liquor into the Dis trict of Columbia for beverage purposes, the amendment of Senator Thomas of Colorado, levying tax of 100 per cent on political campaign contributions in excess of $500 and that of Senator Tram nell of Florida to allow bonus of one months pay and uniforms to men dis charged from the military service Con ferees said the "bone-dry" amendment would be retained. but the fate of the others was in doubt.
 Other amendments remaining to be act ed upon are several of the so-called re lief provisions of the Senate war eX- cess profits section, some dependent up or the basis of agreement on rates reached hv the conferees. Many ad- riinistrative provisions also remain Tor final action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
270 MILES HOUR BREAKS ALL AIR
 SPEED RECORDS
By Associated Pr,.

Lawton. okla. January 27.--Fav- ored by high tail wind. Lieut.. Robert IT. Baker. in De Haviiand f2-cylinder airplaue, broke nli previous records in n flight from Fort Sill to Okinhoma City Satur- day night, when he made 10 miles in 2n minutes, or at a speed of 210 miles an hour. Lieutenant Baker, who today confirmed n published report of the flight. said the time of 2: minutes previously gives wns erroneous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
WILL GRANT RESPITE

MontgOmery, January 27,-tSpecIaI.D Before next Friday morning Gov. Thomas E. Kilby will grant respite of several days to Dr. H. B. Knott. who is sen fenced to die on the galows in Fillmore county sometime Friday. This is the intention of Governor kilby, according to information at the state capitol Mon- day. Execution will be postponed until the governor has time to make study of the evidence which convicted Dr. Knott of first degree murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Delegates of Small Powers Hold Most
 Harmonious Session
Meetings of Supreme Coun- cil and Delegates of Small Nations Held Simul- taneOusly
By Associated Press

Paris, January 27. = The peace conference today made a distinct gain when the 19 small powers gave full adhesion to the organization formulated by the five great powers, thus se- curing a united front of the great and small powers at the outset of the work on the main subjects before the members of the commission.
 This was largely due to the skill
 full direction of Jules Cambtn.
 French delegate and former ann
 bassador at Washington, who was
 designated by the council of the
 great powers to preside over the
 meeting of the small powers, held
 this afternoon. This meeting con
 vened nt the foreign office nt 5
 o'clock, at the same time the coun-
 cit Of the great powers met, the
 two separate gatherings proceeding
 simultaneously, one in the office of M. Pichon, the foreign minister.
 and the other in the Salie Dc La
 Paix.
 For a time there was some apprc- hension of the sequel to the different viewpoints expressed at Saturdays con- ference but today's meeting of the small powers was without incident or renewal of the claims then set up for increased representation on the various committees, Belgium. Serbia. Rumauia and all the other small powers had their full delegations at the afternoon meet inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
REPORTS OF EXPERTS HEARD


 Paris, January T-The committee ap- pointed by the supreme council to con- slider how many allied and American troops shall be kept on the western front held meeting today and received re- ports from eXpert& concerning the situa- ton on the Rhine and in Germany. Progress. it is reported, was made in
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
THREE CONTESTED QUESTIONS

The basis of agreement on the measure was upon three bitterly contested ques- tions-war excess profits taxes this year, the Senate allowances to oil and gas in- terests and the Senate amendment to re- peal the existing zone system of second class mail rates. It was learned that in harmonizing differences on the basic disputes, the conferees agreed to an in crease of the Senate war excess profits rates, adopted the oil provision sub- stantially as provided by the Senate. and eliminated the second-class mail amendment
 The agreement on war excess profits rates for 1919, it was stated, provided for retention of the Senate, rate of 30 excess of credits and not in excess of a0 per cent of invested capital: for in- crease from s1 to 65 per cent on income in excess of 20 per cent and for reten- ton of the 20 per cent tax on war prof it" The higher rates were strongly urged by Representative Kitchin and other of the House managers.
 The Senate confereeS were reported to have won their fight for retention of the Senate provision for a tax exemption of 20 per cent on bona fide sales of oil and gas wells and mines. This provision, designed to protect and stimulate pros pectors, was opposed by the House man agers as too liberal. but they finally yielded after the Senate conferees had accepted the higher rates on war excess profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
ITALY APOLOG|zES
 FOR HAULING DOWN
 THE EAMER|CANFLAG
Says Lowering of Flag on Steamer Dianara Was Due to a Misunder-
 standing
Ry Assne.n,.h Prss.


 Washington, January :7.-Rear Admiral Nibinck, commanding the American naval forces in the Adri- atic. informed the navy depart ment today that the action of the Italian authorities in hauling down the American flag the steamer Dinara was due to misunder- standing and that the Italian com mander had apologixed and ordered the flag restored.
 The incident occurred at the port of Jelsa on January 16 and the first ln- formation regarding it to reach Wash ington came in a dispatch to the off cial press bureau of the kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
 Admiral Niblack said the steamer was not seized by the Italians as first the interallied as well as the American flag had been lowered.
 The Italian government" said Ad- miral Niblacks dispatch. has been au- thorized by the Adriatic naval coia- mittee to requisition all Austria Hun garian merchant vessels to he con trolled by the allied maritime council The refusal of some of the crew or. particular ships to go to sea unde: the Italian flag is attributed to fll- feeling towards the Italian people.
 ANOTHER PLAN ADOPTED
 The naval committee has adopted another plan to guarantee that the ships go into service. numbering six in all, three of which were requisi- tioned by the United states to fly the United States flag at the main and the interalled flag aft.
 Similar treatment accorded the other three ships to be requisitionei by the British Naval representatives have given written permits to each ship to proceed to sea
 The Italian authorities had not been advised on the decision of the naval committee in connection with the steamship Dinara
 'The United States and allied flags were hauled down by the Italian sen- for officer and the Italian colors hoist ed. the ship not being seized. After the matter was referred to the Italian senior officers he stated that the act was done through ignorance and after expressing regret, the United States and allied flags were again hoisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
HEAR CHINESE DELEGATES

Paris. January 27-The committee of the great powers heard the Chinese min ister of foreign affairs today on colo nial questions in which China is inter ested. China is concerned largely in kianchan, which was occupied by the Germans until they were dspossessed by Japan at the outbreak of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
CONFERS WITH HOUSE

President Wilson, who is chairman of the committee on the league of na- tions, joined his colleague Colonel House. also a member of that commit tee, during the noon recess of the council. Later in the day Lord Rob- ert Cecil British member of the com mittee. joineG him in a further con sderation Of the questions which the President and Colonel House had ex- amined.
 The labor commission also began to get under way. President Wilson met Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor; James Duncan, James R. Alpine, and other members of the American labor dele- gation. for brief exchange of greet ings and later Mir Gompers and Ed ward N. Hurley, who are the Ameri- can memb bers of the labor commission, held their first conference on the work ahead
 The military commission on demobili- zation also had a session. while M Pichon completed the draft of instruc- tions for the mmission, which leaves for Poland in a few days.
 Henry White. the Ameriean dele gate on the waterways commission, also established relations with his col leagues of that body.
 Thus, real progress on all the main subjects is becoming apparent as the commissions are beginning to formu- late detailed projects for presentation to the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
PAYS TRIBUTE TO,ALL

M. Cambon, in opening the meeting, took occasion to allude to the great part Belgium had taken in the war. He then paid a tribute to the part played by Serbia, Rumania, Greece and the others. This dissipated any linger- ing shadows of disagreement, and the meeting proceeded with entire harmony to designate membership of the small powers on the commission.
 In the meantime the council of the great powers held two sessions dur ing the day, resulting in the formation of two new commissions to deal with financial subjects and the question of private and maritime laws.
 While the official communiques give no indica tion of the nature of the question of maritime law" 1t would seem to be a term embracing President Wilson's second point of freedom Of the seas.
 The council also proceeded to Il ear ings on the disposition of the conquersd German colonies In the Pacific and she far east, a final conclusion not being reached. The conference is giving evil dence of real progress since the com mittees were named, and most of these bodies began to initiate their work to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
CONFEREES REACH
 AGREEMENT BASIS
 ON REVENUE BILL
Virtually All Important Questions Remaining in Dispute Agreed On,
 Assuring Passage
By Associated Press

Washington, January 27.--A basis for complete agreement on the war revenue bill was reached late today by the Sen ate and House conferees Senator Sim mons. chairman of the Senate managers, announced that virtually all important questions remaining in dispute, including the war excess profits rates, had been agreed upon and that all possibility of deadlock and failure of the bill had passed.
 Announcement of the conference agree ments on the war profits and other basic disputes was deferred. but it was said that it would be made Wednesday or Thursday, when reprint of the bill as finally agreed to would be completed.
 The conference report is expected to be presented to the Senate and House late this week and the conferees hope it will be adopted by both bodies next week and the bill sent to President Will son at Paris, for his approval
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-13

AT THE first meeting OF che school
n teachers Of FL Paso. at the high
school Saturday morning, It was the
unanimous opinion Of all the teachers
that a kite flying contest for all the
schools should be held In the very
near future
Kite flying has a very interesting
history. dating back many genera
lions. but it is only Of late that the
schools have participated in such
events. The nearest school to FL PasO
where such contests are held is Los
Angeles. where for the past five years
they have held kite flying contest
for all the public sci OILS.
The date set for tn FL PasO schools
event is October Z. This gives Just
one month for the pupils 10 prepare
for the contest The probable place OF
flying viii be the mesa
Miss Nina Denison. chairman OF the
recreat ton teachers committee, with
her associates will act as the pro-
noting committee IN the schools. SupL
A. H Hughey viii be supervisor Of
the contest and ". D. Thomas OF the
Y. NJ c. A. viii b. the director.
All Are ElihigIe.
Every boy and girl in every school
In the city, including the high school,
will ha e a chance to participate IN
the event
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-13
Federal Taxes
Detachable In
Taxing Income
Even Tax on an Ice Cream
Soda May Be Subtract
ed From Gross Income.

Washington. D. C., Sept 13-Re-
spending to inquiries. the bureau Of
internal revenue announced today that
virtually all federal taxes. even the
two cents paid for the privilege Of an
ice cream soda, may be deducted froIa
gross income in computing income
taxes Only income and excess profits
taxes may not be deducted
transportation taxes. paid on rail-
road. sleeping car and steamer tick
cts, admission taxes assessed on the
aters. ball games. circus and moving
picture show tickets. luxury taxes on
toilet articles and the higher priced
wearing apparel all may be subtracted
from the amount on which income tax
is TO be reckoned- The entire sum may
be Jumped together without specifying
the actual number Of sundaes con-
sumed or movies attended, but investi-
cation viii be made OF any cases in
which the taxes paid the government
seem out Of proportion TO the income
Indicated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-13
STOCKS HIGHEST.EARLY ADVANCE
Of WHOLE WEEK LOST IN COT TON
Heavy Offerings Cause De
clines on New Orleans
Exchange.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 15.-With
the hurrican still threatening the
belt the price Of cotton was lifted 6
to % points around the first call to-
day. but values were not well. SIS
tanned.
Immediately after the call offer
ings increased. coming mainly from
the short side and at the end OF the
first half hour of business the more
active months were three points
under yesterdays close
Opening bids: October. S28-75; De-
cember, S2S.62; January, $2S-5Si March,
1886; Nay, S2S.67.
Cotton Futures, Close.
New York. Sept. 12-Cotton futures
closed steady. October, 2S-65; December.
$3.50; January. ISIS: March. 1885, Nay.
$500.
Nervousness over the storm situation was
increased by reports that hurricane warn
ings had been issued for Houston tonight
and December contracts sold up 70 5000
or p points net higher. Later fluctuations
were irregular under realizing. with the
market closing steady at a net decline
OF s to IS points or about 80 points OH
from the best
Cotton Futures, Close
New York. Sept 15.-Cotton futures
closed barely steady. October. 1851; De-
cember. $3.50; January, 2s-T2S March.
Cotton closed steady. two points down 30
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