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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
SOUTH PAYS OVER
 ! SEVEN PER CENT 0F INTERNAL REVENUE
Alabama Pays $12,S74,076, a Decrease of Nearly $5,000,0O0 From the
 Previous Year
By Associated Press

Washington, September 9.--Southern states east of the Mississippi, includ- ing Louisiana, paid slightly more than 2 per cent of the s3,s39. 9.s5o,612 internal revenue taxes for the fiscal year oi 1919, according to statistics issued to- day by the treasury department,
 Those states paid $27s,S2s,6S3 in in taxes during the year.
 North Carolina paid the largest amount being more than 31,000, 900 Virginia's tax payments were the sec- ond largest of the southern states, with $45,10S,545. an increase of more than S9, 100000. The other states ranged in the following order:
 Louisiana, $31,StS 26S, a decrease of more than s3.500, ,o00; Georgia, $30,932, 22t an increase of almost s12.000, 900; Tennessee, $23,471,771 as increase of all most $5,500,000; South Ca, olina, SlS,- eco 561, an increase Of mere than S10,- G3G000 Alabama, $12,S14.o76, decrease of almost $5,000,000; Florida ,s9,449, 9,464 an increase of s1,362.00Q, Mississippi $6656.590, an increase of almost $1,00O,- coo
 Ircome and profits taxes paid in the various states were:
 Alabama, $10,392,914 decrease of s7.S07 900; Florida, s4.459 GOO. a.decreaee of $1S9,000; Georgia s25.052,149, an in crea SC of $s.s21 900; Louisiana $19079,- 46i, decrease of s2.sa7,000; Mississippi $5,Sf3,160, an increase of $917 900: North Carolina, $30 oEU143, an increa SC of s9,S02,000; South Caro.lna, $17,206.G?2 an increase of $9,S16,eO0: Tennessee, $17 7210,136, an increase Of $2,365,0G0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
RETAIL CLOTHIERS PREDICT REDUCTION
 AT ANNUAL MEETING
ey A,.oelareo rr..,

Chicago, September 9.-Delegates to the convection of the National Association of Retail Ctothiers here today predict ed a reduction in the price sof clothing soon.
 It's got to come, said Fred Levy of Louisville, flower prices are on the way. and we fellows will sing the loud est when the change is made Men can't be induced to part with $5 or $S0 for a business suit. The principal reason for the present high prices is the cost of labor
 There is not really much profiteering in clothes and what little there is we in tend to stop
 The opening session today was at tended by 800 merchants from every state ir the union. The organization rendered it's assistance to Attorney General Pal mer, and the Senate Investigating com mttee in their fight against the high cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
CYST OF THE NEWS

ty { of of living declare Preside Pa of < Page  l Gernanys in Genera ndor -Pa
  
   bring about United States 
  Hugh Morrow and J. H. Bankhe ad silent about resgnai9ns
 
  to cost McNein Page be in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Serbian Delegates
 Opposed to Signing
sy A.,osiatsd rress

Paris, September 9-Positive declara- tions whether they will sign the treaty tomorrow could not be obtained tonight fpom either the Greek or Serbian dele gations. At Serbian headquarters. it was said. the delegates were opposed to the signature. but the. matter. had been referred to Belgrade for instruc- tions which had not been received. Un- less orders from Belgrade are received directing the signing Of the document the Serbian signature will pot be at tached.
 At Greek headquarters it was said If the conditions of the treaty We're found to be as represented it was probable that Premier Nenizelos would sign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
PERSHING THANKS KIDDIEs
BY Associated Pre-.

New York, September 9--Pershine thanked the school children of the na- ton today for their assistance during the war. Approximately 30000 Ameri- can flags in the hands of as many children packed into Central Park, where the general said the patriotism of the children had been an inspira- tion to the boys who carried the rifle at the front
 The children. representing the public schools of the city. waited in the park for nearly three hours to get a glimpse of the commander in chief. The cere- mony itself was very brief. occupying less than 15 minutes IL opened with salute to the flag led by Boy Scouts and recited by the children present. This was followed by the singing of the national anthem after which General Pershing was introduced
 After the ceremony hundreds of children broke through the police lines in an effort to shake the generals hand Several were successful. Police men with outstretched hands and legs tried to stem the tide of crowding youngsters. but several enterprising lads crawled through the policemen's legs and rushed for the generals auto- mobile.
 It became known today that General Pershng is being swamped with invi- tations to visit cities all over the country but thus far Philadelphia and Washington are the only places that he has definitely decided to visit in the east. The general leaves for Washing ton Friday morning, stopping in Phila- delphia for few hours as the guest of that city. He will parade with the first division in Washington next Wednesday.
 A delegation of 25 Alsace- -Lorrainers called at the Waldorf today to pay their respects to General Pershins and to express the gratitude of the French people for his services in helpin~ to liberate Alsace-Lorraine.
 Two little girls attired as "Alsacar
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
TROPICAL STORM
 IS CENTRAL SOUTH
 OF KEY WEST, FLA.
By Associated Press

Washington, September 9.-The tropical storm was central tonight a little south of Key West, where the barometer read 29:OS inches, with wind velocity of 60 miles an hour from the northwest. It Is ap- parently moving northwestward and will pass into the Gulf of Mex leo tonight, the weather bureau re- ported.
 Warnings to shipping have been regularly sent out since Monday morning, when hurricane warnings were first displayed on the south Florida coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
1000. Union Bremen Ask for an Increase
 to a 2O0O Minimum
ax A,.oel.t.a et.,,

New York, September 9.--One thousand New York firemen, members of the Uni formed Firemen's association, which Is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, in mass meeting today unani- mously adopted resolution asking the board of estimate for an increase in sal ary to s2000 year minimum. Another resolution pledged cooperation with the Patrolmen's Benevolent association. the brother organization in the police depart- ment. which has requested similar min- mum salary for policemen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
CYCLONIC WINDS DRIVING WAVES
 OVER SEAWALL
By Associated Press

Havana, September 9.--CyclOnic winds are sweeping in from the gulf tonight, driving mountainous waves over the seawall. which are flooding adjoining sections of the city at some places to . distance of six blocks.
 Many families are fleeing from their homes with the assistance of firemen and police. No fatalities have been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
By GEN. ERICH voN LuDENDoRFF

Owing the of Russia the military situation was more favorable to at New Year. 1918 than have expected As in 1914 and 1915 could think of de- cdng the by attack and Numerically never been strong in comparison with enemies. The American danger rendered desirable strike in the west early possbe the state of training of the army an attack enabled to contemplate doing about middle of March At that season. horses would find grazing which in view of the shortage of forage necessary pro- vision. results of the O hoped had continued to take the problem providing
 
 Reichstag
 
 recognition carry possible energy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Assistance Pledged
 in Drive for German
 Admission to League
By AsseeIatsd Pros.

Glasgow, September 9.-CO-op- eration with international laborites in their campaign to procure Ger many's admission to the league of nations md for an immediate revi- sion of ssthe harsh treaty provisions which arg, incOnsistent with the statements made on behalf of the allies at the time of the armistice," was oycrwheImingly pledged to- day by the trades union congress in session here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Gern,any's Only Hope in 1918 Was in Attack in
 West Says Ludendorff
Troops Drawn From Other Points In Desperate Effort to Force Decision Before Americans Could
 Arrive In Large Numbers

The American dansehat what haunted
 
 and their knees before the It desperate gamble few months that had fought him andsti for Yet he had chance Bulgaria Turkey of German victory could hold them in line His could He had by offensive He could lose time starting revelations Luden dorfs book My Thoughts and Actons" printed below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

On the other hand they surprised me. The building of submarines was con stitutienally no business of mine. I had already been reproached by these gem tlemen often enough for interfering in matters which did not concern me. It had. in fact. become quite the usual practice, when anything wanted doing at home. to appeal to me
 Tn this instance. of course. I could unfortunately do nothing, except once more press the matter upon the naval authorities concerned. c. H. c. had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
BY Associa,eo ress

Boston, september 0.-Thc police strike in this city began shortly before o'clock tonight. The pa- trOlmen reported at the evening roll call and turned In their re- volvers, clubs and patrol box keys. A crowd outside police headquart- CTS cheered the policemen as they began coming out, some of them in civilian clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
MOBS START LOOPING AS BOSTON POLICE
 BEGIN THEIR STRIKE
sy A..,eraf.d rr,,.

Boston, September 0.-Takine ad- vantage of the absence of police protection n mob in South Boston tonight wns reported to he break ing windows in stores and footing. Superintendent Crowley, govern ment inspectors, and thirty metro- politnn park police officers were rushed to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Canada to Invite Belgian Rulers

Ottawa. September 9.-The Canadian government will extend an official in vitation to the King and Queen of Bel gium to visit Canada after their forth coming visit to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
TO CARE FOR WOUNDED

Two thousand wounded soldiers, 250 Of whom belong to the First and all 0 whom will be brought hefe from near by hospitals. also will be cared for by the Red Cross.
 Thousands of spectators this after noon witnessed an impressive spectacle on the steps of the public library when the 26th and 18th infantry regiments of the First Division. famed for their exploits in the war, were decorated with the Fourragere which had been bestowed upon them by the French government The 18th infantry had previously been similarly honored
 Major General McGlachlin, command CT of the division, after recounting the records of the regiments on the battle field of Cantfgny and Soissons paid high tribute to the leadership of the officers and the loyalty and devotion of the men. Afterward he placed the decorations upon Colonel Adolph Hu- guet and Lieutenant Colonel Charles w Ryder. commanders respectively of the 26th and 2Sth, automatically honoring all members of both units of the divl- sion.
 At the same time both regiments re- ceivcd stands of colors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
First Diuision Parade Begins at Yen O'clock,
 With Pershing at Head
2S,000 Regulars, First to Go and Last to Leave, to March From 10th Street to Washington Arch, With Full Equipment
By Associated prs.

New York, September 9. Several thousand men of the field trains, combat wagons, caissons and artillery of the First division, which with the infantry from Camps Mills and Merritt will march down Fifth avenue tomorrow with General Pershing at their head, bivou- acked tonight on Harlt
 Speedway and the old Anne
 can league baseball park.
 Six thousand uniformed policen
 with practically every police inspe, ss 'and detcctiya it, New YorlS. wiH
 the thronss in check as the 2S.0oo rI -gulars the first across and the ats to come home" march from 1t0th st Ast to the Washington arch.
 Major General McAndrew. ex-chie of starr of the American Expeditioi,ary force, estimated today that it would take about two and one Aatf hours for General Pershing to complete the march, which will start at 10 a. m A motorcycle division C. the police de- partment, followed by a detachment of mounted police will clear the way for the advancing host, the members of which will march in full war accoutre- ment. including packs and canteens
 fHe Red Cross emergency canteen has arranged to feed 13.000 men of the division at the close of the parade. The remainder will be fed by the Red Cross at the railway terminals where the troops will entrain for Washing ton where they are scheduled to march down Pennsylvania avenue in final re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
LEAGUE MIsREPREsENTED

The league of nations, the President declared, mad been misrepesented as a trap set to draw the United States into war.
 we shall not be drawn into wars" he said. "We shall be drawn into consulta- tions. And we shall be the most trusted ators of mankind"
 Emphasizing the arbitration features of the league covenant. MT. Wilson re- peated many of the arguments he had used in previous addresses.
 Since it seemed to have become poSsi- ble that the league would fail, said the President, the old intrigues have start ed off again. and that hyphen between German and American nations again has raised it's head"
 We know the former purposes of German intrigue in this country and it is being revived" said MT. Wilson, adding that the purpose now seemed to be to keep America and Germany out of the league so that at some future time the two could unite, or one could hold the world off while the other accomplished it's conquests.
 There can be only one intelligible req son for America staying out of this," said MT. Wilson. And that is that she doesn't want peace-she wants war sometimes" The men who oppose the league, added the President have so badly misinterpreted the American spirit that they eventually would have time to reflect in obscurity on the mistake they had made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

application for individual men by name was to be complied with immediately. Further than that we could not go on releasing workmen
 On the list of requirements for the supply of raw materials the construc- ton of submarines was the first item. Everything connected with 1t was of decisive importance to us.
 The question was: What will be
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
Readjustnent Of Prices Must Auuait q Complete Peace Re-Establishment
Connection Between Treaty Acceptance and AmeIiora- tiOn of Living Conditions
 a Direct One, President Tells Minnesota People
.......
By Asseelated Press

St. Paul, Minn., September 3. Readjustment of the cost of liv- ing, President Wilson declared tonight, must await the re- establishment of a complete pes, basis which would put labor and capital on their feet.
 In two addresses the President assert ed that the connection between accept ance of the peace treaty and ameliora- ton of living conditions was direct one, and that the world was looking to America to take a lead in restoring the world to a sound economic basis.
 MT Wilson spoke in the morning at ? special session of the Minnesota ,egis- latue and iii the evening at a public meeting at the St. Paul auditorium. During the afternoon he also addressed a meeting in Minneapolos.
 When MT. Wilson arrived at the St. Paul auditorium tonight he was loudly cheered by nearly 15.000 persons who arose and sang "The Star Spangled Ban ner.''
 Mayor L. C. Hodgson a republican, introduced Mir. Wilson as "a great spir- itual leader of American democracy" whose power was written fin the hearts .,f h, Io
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
ENDS BALANCE OF POWER

Minneapolis. September i9.-Declaring that the peace treaty would end the re- snle of the balance of power, Presi- dent Wilson told a crowd today that the new world order set up would be to the advantage of all nations, rather than a few of the stronger
 The Presidents party motored over irony <St. Paul. where he had spok en earlier in the day. He was escorted through the Minneapolis streets be- tween crowds that lined both side walks and kept up wave of cheer ing.
 Under the old balance of power, said the President, the people nowhere dared speak out" against autocracy or against the burden of armament But now. he continued. the people were awake and had determined that
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10
sIMpLE AMERICAN ISSUE

Opening his speech, MT. Wilson said there were no political considerations in his speechnaking trip for the treaty. II was an American issue, he declared, and he had come out to the people rather to hold counsel than to make fight against anybody.
 Despite the varied Snational origins of the people of America, said the Presi- dent, distinctly American type had been developed and one of the distinc. lions of that type was the belief in equality as contrasted with the class distinctions of other countries.
 Adding that there were "a great many hyphens'' left in Amehica, the President declared "hyphen'' the ''most un- American trait to be found in tho country.
 Because of it's mixed derivations, the President asserted. America was des- tined to be the mediator of the world IL was the only nation, he continued, s'that can sympatheticaIly organize the world for peace.''
 Of the many delegations from foreign lands who appealed to him for a hear ing in Paris, he said, all were able to point out that they had relatives in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-10

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The Washington herald., 1919-04-19
OF FOOD
SHOWS DECLINE
Retail Cost on y Articles
Drops in March, Report
Shows.

Food prices are dropping, but very.
very slowly. Department Of Labor
figures showed yesterday
Retail prices on twenty-five articles
of food in March decreased 2 per
cent as compared with February.
March. 1913, compared with March.
1913. however. shows an increase of
Il per cent in the total cost of these
twenty-five articles. During the year
rib roast. sirloin, round steak and
coffee increased "a per cent. Butter
increased % per cent Navy beans
showed a big decrease for the year
as they were 81 per cent cheaper in
March. 1913. than a year ago. Bread
decreased Z per cent
Compared with pre-war figures the
price Of food in March. 1919. shows an
increase OF 50 per cent Four articles
increased more than 100 per cent, flour
1O6; bacon. u0; lard, ia. and cornmeal,
100
Articles of food which showed de-
creases in March as compared with
February are navy beans, evaporated
milk and potatoes, rice, eggs and fresh
milk Butter declined 10 per cent in
February. but came back with a 10
per cent increase in March.
Sirioin steak increased 1 per cent:
round steak and chuck roast, 2 per
cent each Coffee and tea increased
per cent. while cornmeal, which de-
creased per cent in February. jumped
10 per cent in March.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-19
ISL SHIPS CARRY.
FOOD TO NEEDY.
| 5000 Deadweight Tons
Increase in Month of
March.

One hundred and fifty-one United
States Shipping Board vessels repre-
senting tonnage of go. 900 deadweight
tons. are now plying the Atlantic and
Pacific with food supplies for the
starving lands. 1t was announced yes
terday.
Based on reports received up to April
!. the board announced this is an in
crease of 10000 deadweight tons over
that in service on March /. and an
increase of 100000 tons over December
], 1915
Almost daily these newly built
emergency fleet vessels are unload
ing thousands of tons of foodstuffs
into ports of countries where the
food need has become a menace to
civilization. the board stated.
A large percentage of these re-
lief ships are fast and are making
record runs from American ports to
northern and southern European
points.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-19
CRAZED HUN SAILOR
BURNS TROOP SHIP
Sets Fire to German Boat Carving
Americans.

Boston. April ls.-Julius Fischer. a
German seaman attached 10 th.
steamship Patricia. one Of the Ham
burg-American liners recently turned
over to the United States by Ger
many, was under observation in the
psychopathic ward of the Naval Hos
pital here today.
Fischer was placed in irons whe,
fire started in his stateroorn when
the ship was several hundred rniIes
at sea. The Patricia had nearly sne
persons on board. the majority heinz
troops.
while II Is known that Fischer has
a mental arrangement. Capt Wind
sor. OF the ship. declared he believed
the man had no malicious intent. ara
that the fire was started when Fisch-
er uied 10 light cigarette by max
ing a contact between two electro
wires
The Washington herald., 1919-04-19

forts on the alto horn. which Is
much needed to equalize things. Blow
ing is nothing new to Eddie-he has
been a cornetist
Miss Maude Givens. of the wetting
division. was excused for Good FRI
day.
Old Sleuth Leahy of the machine
shop. and his able assistant. Sammy
Hance. are doing great work these
days.
The following are on leave from
the examining division: Mrs. Emma
Luke, Miss Mary Mooney. Miss Daisy
Joseph, Miss Florence Haney. Miss
J. Morris. Miss Ida Calhoun. Miss
Ella Morgan. Miss Ida Hodgkins.
Miss Esther Dudley. Mrs. Kate Mil
Ter. Miss Manning. Thomas Carroll
and Miss Carnot
When it comes to threading lead
washers On nails. such as used in
fastening galvanized iron on ga
RACES. little five-year-old 'Buddie"
Gessford is an expert.
Maurice Sherman. of the bindery
division. is enjoying nine days leave
at his home.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-19

bridge each evening and carries Mrs.
Duffy away.
There is someone in the machine
shop planning to join the benedicts
this month. It'll be out pretty soon.
man." CD
Henry Zundel. OF the numbering
room, has returned from Philadelphia,
after five weeks illness-"a perfect
man."
Bill Jones and Alvin Day, of the
numbering room. are the proud pos
SCISSORS of new Harris presses. Now,
just watch that screwdriver, Bill
Will Evans and lily Frafeldt have
secured leave for the weekend.
Mrs. r. KIM; and Mrs. A. Peck
are on the wetting division sick list.
AT the urgent request of Bill Ull-
man, president of the band, Eddie
White has decided to give up his
drumsticks and concentrate all his ef-