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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
COTTON MARKET
 GAINS A POINTS Heavy Spot Demand In- duces Interest on
 Long Side

New Orleans. May 1.-The local cot ton market last week recorded net ad vances of A points on September com mitments, and 34 to 37 points on those for the other months, except June and July. which showed gains of s1 points each.
 continuous, heavy spot demand. both in this country and abroad com bined with weather conditions had the effect of inducing renewed interest in the long side of the market and ex- cept for intermittent downward ffuc- tuations, caused mainly by profit talk ing sales. the course of values has been steadily upward.
 The outlook for this week is, of ne- cessity, for higher prices Even should there be better weather conditions in the western belt and the eastern cotton states should get share of the rain falls; it still will be argued that the crop already is late and a large meas Hure of practically irreparable damage has been done. Old stocks are becoming exhausted and the mill demand is largely unsatisfied. These conditions point to still higher prices than those alreasy recorded, and leaves the bear ish element almost unarmed. for of fensive measures 5ssy4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
AMERICAN CLERGY&EN TO
 STUDY CONDITIONS

me Chufch Peace union, founded re- gently by Andrew Carnegie. has ac- cepted an offer of cooperation by the New York universitys institute of ed ucational travel and together there go abroad this summer large party of American clergymen to give study to industrial conditions in cities of Eu- rope, where, it is claimed, far greater success on these lines has been at tained than in this country A part of the plan is to have visiting specialties attend the peace congress that is to be held in London. as arranged by the union, but further studies are to be made in Copenhagen. Essen, where the krnpp guns are made in Munich, where It IS said greater progress has been matte than else where, and throughout England in studies of industrial com 
 Municipal housing, child welfare and causes that produce poverty are the three chief lines of study. Upon ship board conferences are to be held The purpose IS to make as many American pastors as possible familiar with the latest researches on these social ser vice lines. Following return of the party slides are furnished to clery who wish to present to their people Illus trated lectures of things learned There Is promised full cooperation by most of the social service agencies in the various churches. Clergy of England have promised cooperation and off eials in cities and industrial plants of Denmark, Holland and Germany have done the same. The university estab- lished the work in small way two years ago. but this year has put it on permanent basis and secured the cooperation of foremost ministers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
NEW YORK MAYOR TO
 EMULATE BRYAN

Mayor Mitchell of New York win this summer join the ranks of the chautau- qua lecturers. In July he will speak at the original chautauqua. on the lake of that name in western New York. His topic is to be 'The City and the State Constitution" 1t is understood he is there to outline some views concerning the new constitution which New York state is to frame, especially in it's passages relat- ing to the government of cities of the first class, and how to secure in office men of the right stamp to put legal pro- visions into effect. The date of his ad- dress is July 25. and nominations for delegates to the constitutional convention are to be made in August
 This same chautauqua is this summer to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its founding by the present Bishop Vim cent. Features of the anniversary sea- son are to be a cost of living week. with economists to give data about prices: d musical week, with Victor Herbert and 300 voices, and an expanding church week with Moderator Stone of the Presbyterian general assembly as speaker. The chau- tauqua monthly magazine, published for a short time recently as q weekly, is discontinued after this month and the required readings of ti.e literary and sci entific circle, formerly appearing in it, are thereafter to appear in the 'Inde- pendent, as department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
CONSTITUTIONALISTS
 CLASH WITH GERMANS
Commander of Ypiranga Reaches for Pistol, But Is Gained by
 Governor

Vera Cruz. May 1.-The first clash be- tween the constituencies and foreign CTS at Tampico occurred Friday night when 40 refugees of various nationalities were compelled to seei passports per hitting their departure from the port af- ter they had boarded the German steaIser Ypiranga.
 When word was passed around thar MO foreigner would be allowed to leave without q passport the foreigners wenc ashore to their respective consuls. The German consul, Herr Everbusch, with an officer from the Ypiranga. went to the home of Governor Caballero to demand an explanation or the order. The consul was informed that the governor was asleep and could not be awakened.
 After much persuasion and some words with a subordinate, the constitutionalist governor was aroused During the con ference one of Governor Ca)aleros aides used insulting words. whereupon the Ypiranga officer and his aide reached for their pistols. but were calmed by Caba- lero.
 The governor. after the situation was explained to him. assured the German consul t,a7 the passports would be hon ored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
DOMINICAN REVOLT
 CAUSES CONCERN ID
 STATE DEPARTMENT

Washington, May 17.--News today of the latest revolutionary activities of Dominican revolutionists caused con- cern among state and navy department officials here. Commander Rierer of the gunboat Wheeling, at Santo Do- mingo City. reported that the rebels had defied American officers in charge of custom house near Comendador and forced 50.000 rounds of ammunition across the border from Haiti
 At Dajabon, also on the Haitian line the commander reported General Dor cilien. with 300 or 400 men, has threat ened to attack the custom house and the sitution there is considered acute.
 While this is going on in the north President Bordas continues his attack upon the rebel stronghold, Puerta Plata and small revolutionary bands are op- erating in the vicinity of Santo Do- mingo City itself
 Captain Eberle of the United States cruiser Washington has been obliged to caution President Bordas to cease reckless firing into Puerta Plata where the lives of Americans and other non combatants have been endangered. Dr. Huertado a Dominican by birth, but naturalized American was wounded yesterday in Puerta Plata by stray bullet fired on the outskirts of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
School Convention Begins Tuesday

Memphis. May 1a.-School admins tration officials from all sections of the country are expected to attend the third annual convention of the Ma tional Association of School Account ing Officers. which will meet here May 19, and be in session three days Those as speakers include P. F. Claxton. United States commissioner Of August Hitler. official sta- tistician of the board of public edu- cation, Pittsburg; Henry R. M. Cook, auditor New York board of education, and Charles P. Mason, secretary-treas- urer. St Louis board of education. Off, ficers will be elected Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
|. B. PL|TT MAY BE PLACED ON STAND
 IN BECKER TRIAL
Expect Him to Throw Light on Alleged Harlem Con- ference"-PrOsecutiOn
 May Close Today

New York May 17.-In an effort to strengthen proof of the Harlem con ference" which the court of appeals called the heart of the conspiracy" in is expected to put Charles B. Pitt, once a press agent for Charles Beck CT. on the stand tomorrow when the second trial of Becker on the charge of procuring the murder of the gambler Is resumed. It is understood Pitt will be asked not only to corroborate the holding of the conference in question. at what is alleged the Rosenthal mur- der was planned by Becker, Jack Rose, "Bridgie" Webber and others, but to give further testimony of importance against the former police lieutenant.
 Two of Becker's witnesses have been subpoenaed by the prosecution and will in all probability be used as wit nesses. They are Officers Charles E. Steinart and James c. White, members of Bsckers strong arm squad who were engaged in raid on the night of June 27, 1912, in the neighborhood of 124th street and Seventh avenue By these witnesses as well as by Pitt and oth- CTS the prosecution expects to prove vicinity of the vacant lot at Seventh avenue and 124th street on the night the Harlem conference' was held
 Ii is expected the states case will be closed before adjournment tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
TO RAISE $5,00O,OO0 TO
 ENDOW AGED MINISTERS

Methodists have just started efforts to secure, during the year 1915, the sum of s5.000.000 for endowment or aged ministers and their families The campaign is already on, education fill ing the balance of this year Mass meetings are planned for this fall, probably in cities where Methodist bishops meet. Committees of foremost Methodists representing conferences in which Chicago, Pittsburg, Boston, De- troit and St. Louis are located, have been named.
 Methodists have upward of 5000 per sons to be cared for. Their various conferences have endowment funds whose income goes to the relief of these people amounting to si,750, 900. Profits of the sales of books to Meth odists amounting last year to $500, O00, go also to them. Now it is purposed to endow them still further in the large sum named. The date 1915 is selected because it is the one hundredth and fiftieth anniversary of the organiza- tion of the first Methodist general con- ference The campaign is being worked from Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
CHRISTIANITY HELPED
 BY A. B. C. MEDlATORS

The A. B. C. mediator plan, and the alleged discovery of new river by Col onel Roosevelt are having immediate Christian effects. American Protestant ism has made some progress in South America. leaders in it being Methodists, Pro sbyterians and lGpiscopalians, but all have suffered from political prejudice tained pioneer work. with headquarters al Buonos Aires, for many years And Chile is supplied with colleges supported almost wholly from this country. Re- terEing from Pert not many years ago Secretary of State Bryan offered to Pres byterians $50.00O to start college in Lima
 If all goes we'll with Argentina, Brazil and Chile mediators, and they do not break with President Wilson even if they do with Mexico Christian leaders argue that Protestant advance from the United States will be much helped in all of South America. Into the region of the Amazon wEere conditions are still to be formu lated and churches yet to be built. the pane leaders feei they have a free field. Population in not numerous as yet, but with better sanitation it will be. The Protestants say they are not contending against Roman Catholic ascendancy, but going into fields almost wholly unoccu- pied. Conferences with Colonel Roosevelt are to be had upon his return
 South American Protestant evangeliza- tion thus far has been along the coast by American agencies and in one small part of the interior by British ,nes Pres byterians are at work in Colun<a Peru
 and coast cities of Brazil: Methodists in largest ways in Chile. the Argentine and Uruguay and EpiscopS lians in south ern Brazil. British efforts are in Para
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
HUGE CROWD HEARS
 BAPTIST SPEAKERS
Southern Baptist Conven- ton Comes to Close at
 Nashville Today

Nashville May 17.-Seven thousand delegates and visitors crowded into Ryman auditorium this afternoon to take part in the big Judson centennial mass meeting which was held as a part of the programme of the southern Bap- tist convention.
 One hundred years ago Adoniram Judson, the first Baptist missionary, was appointed for service in foreign fields and the life of the great religious worker was reviewed today by three speakers, who also told of the work done by the Baptist denomination. These speakers were Rev. J. B. Cam brell of Dallas, Tex. Rev. F. NJ. Poteat of Greenville. S C.. and D. w. ". Ham ilton of Lynchburg. Va.
 It was explained that the Judson cen- tennial movement was launched at the southern Baptist convention at Okla homa City in 1912 and is an effort to raise $1,250,o00 three years from that time as a great missionary fund In the two years that has passed, $602.- STA has been secured. An effort will be made to raise the rest of the fund this year.
 The Rev H. A. Porter of Furman uni versity, South Carolina, made special appeal for the Judson fund. At his re- quest the members of the great audience doubled their right fists, repeating in chorus, We will see this thing trough
 The annual sermon to the women of the denomination was preached tonight by Dr. H. l.. Winburne of Louisville, Ky.
 The Southern Baptist convention will come to close tomorrow. It is reported among Baptists tonight that the ques- ton of giving women equal vote in the affairs of the church may come up for discussion tomorrow to be referred to the next convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
BANK EXAMINERS
 ARE WORKING HARD

Jackson. Miss, May 17.-tSpecial.) Active checking and investigation of all banks. save national. is under way, each of the three Mississippi state bank examiners being busy in their respect i've districts In the first district, Ex aminer Anderson Is at work, where there are some 92 banks to be check ed and investigated. J. s. Love of Hat tiesburg is performing similar work in the second district, where there are 104 banks Examiner $. $. Harris Of the third, or northern district has the largest job of the three. both as re- gards area and the number of banks to be examined, there being IDA banks doing business in his district. While the examiners are doing field work, the routine work at headquarters is in charge of R. w. Hall, accountant who is secretary and office man of the board. His chief duties so far has been that of explaining and answering queries as to the features of the new ly enacted Klye banking act and look ing after the general routine work of the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Fighting Disease in Mexico

From the New York World.
 With large part of the armed forces of the United States in or near Mexico, the question of disease be- comes almost as important as that of war. For many years Vera Cruz, now in our possession, was known as the City of the Dead" Much has been done in recent times to improve it's sanitary condition, but military camps in that locality must be as alert in the defens, of health as they are In guarding the town.
 The medical department of the army is prepared for every emergency Tn Mexico. It is represented on the spot by some of it's most experienced off cers. It has utilized every modern dis covery and appliance. It is thoroughly acquainted with the levers and other maladies with which it must contend. It has the enlightened cooperation of every man in the service. The scandals of the campaign against Spain In 1898 will not be repeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
James Bennett

Selma, May -tSpecial)--James Ben nett aged 55, of Radfordsville precinct. Perry county. died at a local infirmary this afternoon at o'clock after an illness of several months. The deceased was brought to Selma four weeks ago suffering from. complication of stomach troubles which terminated his death. He was a well known resident or Ferry county, and leaves a wife and four children. two sons and two daughters. to mourn his death. The remains were carried to his former home tonight. where interment will be made tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
GOVERNOR AMMONS WANTS FEDERAL AID President Desires Colorado to Regulate Its Own
 Affairs

Denver, May 17.-Federal aid in bringing about a settlement of the Colorado coal miners strike is de- sired by Governor Ammons, even is President Wilson carries out his in- tima ton that federal troops soon may be withdrawn from the strike districts. Governor Ammons announced tonight
 The governors announcement fol- lowed upon Saturdays interchange of telegran1s between himself and Presi- dent Wilson in which the President ex- pressed wish that Colorado should regulate it's own difficulties without the presence of United States troops Officials of the United Mine Workers of America said today that if the fed
 eral troops were withdrawn the union would send protest to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
ID REORGAN|zE
 WABASH RAILROAD Plans Contemplate Reduc- tion in the COmpany's
 Capital Stock


 Jefferson City, Mo. May 17-Plans for the reorga nization of the Wabash rail- road. now in the hands of a receiver, were filed here today with the Missouri public service commission. The plans contemplate a reduction of s1o, ,192.S77 in the capital of the company and an as- sessment of s20 a share on all stockhold- CTS. There is to be no preferred stock in the arrangements.
 The present capital of the company is s219, 79s.s77
 It is estimated by the reorganization committee in the plan submitted to the public service commission that S3D, ,2S0, ,000 cash will be needed to perfect the re- organization. This amount they plan to realize by assessment on present stock and a contemplated issue of s1i00o 600 of 50-year per cent refunding bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
MISSION BOARD PLANS
 CAMPAIGN FOR NnS.


 Three of the largest Presbyterian boards fell heavily into debt last year. They have now formulated plan for a joint campaign next fall to pull themselves out. This plan is to be submitted to the general assembly of their church. meeting in Chicago next week. The amount of money needed exceeds $500, 900. The home board fell into debt for the first time in 15 years to the extent of s13S.o0O. and the foreign board the unprecedented sum of s292,000, and the third board carries the total beyond the half-mil- lion mark.
 The home board claims that it is go- ing to have things its own way in the approaching assembly. It states that presbyteries everywhere have over tured the assembly to continue it's spe- clal departments as country life and others. Many leaders among Presby- tcrians have openly opposed It's plans and demanded that much of it's work be turned over to the presbyteries to perform. The contention is one be- tween local and national control; men on the spot or distant in New York. The same contention has been fought In other bodies. and the local self government has won out. It is now claimed that Presbyterians will change the record Those who know say that compromise is the only solution.
 The two men most. frequently men, tioned for moderator, the highest hon or Presbyterians have annually to be- stow. are the Rev. pr. Aquilla Webb of Warren Memorial church. Louisville. and the Rev pr. Maitland Alexander of the First church, Pittsburg. As a rule, Presbyterians elect as modera tor some man not mentioned in ad- vance, but it is believed this year they l.. Il. at least and elect the Pittsburg man. One reason for the decision is the ad- vocacy by the Pittsburg pastor of the Rev. Billy Sunday, and it is said that just now. in the Presbyterian and some other churches. everybody is anX- ious to line Up on the side of militant evangelism, Sunday and all other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Joe c. Hail

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Joe c. Hail, aged 40 years, who died at o'clock yesterday morning. very suddenly, will be conducted this morning at I0:30 o'clock from the fam fly residence, 1909 Sixteenth avenue. South. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by her husband, who is well known attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Indians Visit Grave

Charleston, s. C., May 1I.-Twelve Blackfeet Indians, including, Chief Med icine Owl, today visited the grave of Osceola, the famous Seminole chief. at Fort Moultrie here. They later departed for Richmond, Va. The Indians attended the recent meeting of the Mystic Shrine in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Plaintiffs Get Verdict

Jackson, Miss. May 1I.-(Special) A verdict of $1s60 was awarded the plaintiffs in the case of Frank Speng- Ter Lumber company vs. Wade-M Me- Henry Lumber company, which has been on trial in the federal court here for the past two days. The suit was based on the alleged failure to fill con tract for lumber. Court adjourned un- til Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18

guay and Central Brazil. supported in largest ways by the Church Of England. The A. R. c. approachment and Colonel Roosevelt's activities are held to be right in both location and time to advance these Protestant efforts throughout the continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Very Dangerous

From London Opinion.
 Friend Why, Elvira, what's the mat ter?"
 Elvira: 'Oh, don't know, only I'm wor- ried to death I've had the same girl six weeks, and she doesn't talk about leav- ing yeti'
 F'liend "She doesn't?"
 Elvira: No. not a word, She must be in love with my husband''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Five Drowned

Minneapolis. May f-A pleasure launch eapsized in the Mississippi river today and five of the nine persons in it We're drowned. They were Mrs Otta Justman and her two children and two children of John Buckholz Bucl<holz, his wife. one child and Fred Weber were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Phillies Cop Long Battle

Chicago. May 17.-Philadelphia de- feated Chicago 1 to ? today in 13 hard fought innings. With two men out in the final inning and a man on first base. Williams lost Loberts long fly in the sun. Luderus scored. A moment later Magee singled and scored Lo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
I. D. Connell Dead

New Orleans, La., May 17.-The body of J. D. Connell. we'll known shipbnilder and marine engineer of this city, arrived here late tonight on board the steam ship Yoro. Mr. Cornell had died at sea while en route home from Yucatan. Death is said to have been due to apoplexy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Ames Downs Old Team

Cincinnati, May 17.-Cincinnati out batted and out -fielded New York today and won, to l.
 Ames pitched excellent ball, while
 Fromme, who started to contest for
 New York, was hit hard and was re- lived by Wiltz in the eighth inning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Aitchison Wild

St Louis, May 1.-The wild pitching of Aitchison and the heavy hitting of St. Louis today gave the locals victory over Brooklyn. 5 to 2. Daubert hit to right field for home run in the first inning. In the seventh Wheat singled and vir- tually stole the rest of his way home. SrOre. ... ..''|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Marshall and Drew Adjourn

St Petersburg. May l7-ln the e1gntn round of the international chess tour nament today Marshall and Tarrasch and tomorrow morning will deliver ali journed their game Present scores: Capablanca 101s. Lasker 10, Alechine 8, Marshall 71a, Tarrasch z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
Two Aviators Killed

Halberstadt, Prussian Saxony May Weigandt and Fell finger, aviators, were killed here last night. Their monoplane capsized and dropped 200o feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
!. H. Phillips

sylacauga. May IT, tspecial)--J. Fl. Phillips died at his home near Fayette- vile last night. He was about 60 years of age. He will be buried at Fayette- vile cemetery this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
'Batted for Fromme in eighth
Score by innings:

New York 100 900 000--1 200 OH 01e-5
 Summary: Two-base hits, Bescher, Merlxle, Hoblitzell. Three-base hit, Clark. Hits. Fromme in inning, Wiltz ? in inning. Sacrifice hits. Groh, Mar sans Double plays. Merkle tunassisted) [; Fletcher Doyle to Merkle; Herzog, Croh to Hoblitzell. Bases on balls. Fromme 1, Ames 2. Struck out, Fromme 4, Ames 6. Wild pitch, Fromme. Time, 1850. Umpires, Higler and Imslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-18
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