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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
FULFILLS PROMISE AND GIVES
 MILITANTS HEARING
English Premier Receives Deputation of Suffragettes-Miss Sylvia Pankhurst Not Allowed
 to Be Present

London. June 2o.-Premier Asouith to- day fulfilled the promise to receive a deputation of suffragettes which he made to Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. the militant leader, when after her recent temporary release from Holloway jail she took up her position on the doorstep of the House of Commons and threatened to carry out a hunger and thirst strike there until the promise was given.
 A party of six working women. mem bers of Miss Pankhurst's East End fed eration. today visited the prime minister at his official residence in Downing street.
 A large crowd gathered in anticipation of the usual fight between the police and the women, but the proceedings were or derly except for little roughness on the part of some workmen, "who had oopp to see that their women got fair play.
 Their presence proved unnecessary as the deputation came in taxicabs and was forthwith received by the premier. The women. accompanied by George Lans- bury, former socialist member of Parliament. urged the cause of women suffrage from their special point of view.
 Miss Pankhurst was not present as Mir. Asquth had insisted that the deputation must be composed of genuine working women.
 The premier welcomed the members of the deputation as representatives .'of an association which disassociated itself from the criminal methods of those who have done so much to retard the cause of women."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
LITTLE ROCK BANK
 FAILS TO OPEN DOORS

Little Rock. Ark. June 2o.-As the re- suit of an all night conference of the directors of the State National bank of this city, that institution did not open for business today. The bank is cap italized at s500000. The last statement,
 issued in March, showed liabilities and
 resources of $30Ss,745.
 President w. M. Granfo stated today the action of the directors was taken because of steady withdrawal of de-
 posits."
 Other officers of the bank declared all
 liabilities will be met and there will be
 no loss to depositors. Representatives of other banks in the
 city stated the closing of the State Ma tional bank would not affect any other institution.
 There was no excitement about the State National bank today. A detailed statement of the banks con dition is expected later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
BODIES OF 94 MINE VICTIMS
 ARE RECOVERED

Lethbridge Alberta, June 20.-The bodies of 94 of the 197 miners entombed when an explosion yesterday wrecked the inner workings of mine No. 20 of Hillcrest, All berta, Galleries company limited, tonight had been brought to the surface. All hope of rescuing alive any of the re- maining 103 members of the crew that entered the mine yesterday had been abandoned
 Under the direction of government mine experts the work of rescue went rapidly forward today and at nightfall the res cuers had reached point several hun dred feet into the mine. The work was retarded somewhat by fire that broke out today, but was only temporarily de- layed That the explosion was due to the forming of gases in the lower lev els of the mine generally has been ac- cepted..
 Investigation preliminary to the forrnal opening of the inquest into the cause of the disaster has been started by gov ernment officials.
 Practically the entire male population of the little mining camp was wiped out by the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
MILITANTS CHASED
 AND SYMPATHIZERS
 DUCKED BY CROWD
English Mob Vents Ire on Suffragettes When They Interrupt Speech of David Lloyd-George-Clergy-
 man Pared Worst

London, June 2o-An artificial lake save big crowd an opportunity today to vent their wrath on suffragist in- terrupters of David Lloyd George. chan cellor of the exchequer, who spoke at Denmark Hall in the south of I.on- don, but chivairous discrimination vas employed as between the men and women disturbers. the women being chased off the grounds and the men being tucked The man who fared worst was a clergyman, said to be mem- Der of Sylvia Pankhursts East End army.
 Undeterred by the fate that had be- fallen other disturbers. he demanded in stentorian tones to know why the gov ernment had not given votes to women. After frequent complete immersions in the pond he was rescued, half drowned, by man in a boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Mediation saved at last moment.
 Senate changes antitrust bill.
 Nine killed in aviation disaster
 Owen starts attack on corrupt pol
 itics. 2-Tutwiler hotel pleases Turnbull 3-Gold exportation causes furry 4-Colombia treaty has tempestuous
 voyage. 5-No fireworks at meeting of county
 committee.
 Four assassinations in past 60 days.
 Death sentence for Camps slayer.
 Shook names committee to fight
 for college.
 Form trust fund for orphan children 6--Walter Moore as vigorous as eyer. Past present and future of Gull
 man county. 9---Ground broken for Ensley school. 10--Little boy killed by car. 11-Tillerson fatally shot by brother 1s-school in manners for tourists. 14-15-Sports. 16-Church services. 17-Poultry news. 21-Crow views the Jeffs-Mutts game. 22-Aerial photography. 21-Crowd views the Jeffs- Mutts game.
 -on paper. 26 and 30---Society. -29--Ned Brace and editorial comment s1--To spend $4O,o00,oo0 for new
 churches. 32-School at Fossil closes. 33-Dolly's dialogues. 34-The theatres. 35-Automobile gossip. 36-Foreign students like our colleges. 37--Captures warship with steam
 launch. 3S-The bookshelf |s9-Expect marriage of Kaiser's son. 40--The young people. 41--Markets. 42-Sunday in home of German peasant. 43- 50AM Magazine section. 51- 54-Comic supplement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
I KILLED HIM BECAUSE I LOVED HIM, SAYS WIFE OF SLAIN MAN
Henry H. Folsom Found Dead With Wife Standing Over Body With Smoking Reyolver-Said
 She Was Jealous

Exeter, N. H., June 20--Henry II. Folsom, Boston lawyer. was found dead today with bullet in his head on the road between here and Newmarket. His wife was standing over the body withia a rcvolverln her hand, according to the police, and was arrested.
 T did it becapse l loved him." she Is alleged to nave told the police, who say also she declared she was jealous of her husband.
 It Is believed the pair were driving to Newmarket, where they have a sum mer cottage, when the shooting oc- cured. A party of men in an automobile came upon the body with the woman beside it and notified the police.
 "Is he dead?" Mrs. Folsom asked when Chief Andrew Davis arrived. 'I don't think he is. Feel his pulse"
 Upon being assured that her husband indeed was dead, Mrs. Folsom stepped into the chiefs automobile. saying simply: All right"
 Mrs. Folsom Is about 40 years of age. Her husband was little older.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
STRIKERS HAVE NOT
 ASKED MEDIATION

Pittsburg. June 20.-The appointment of Patrick Gilday of Clearfield, Pa and c. w. Mills of Philadelphia by Sec retary Wilson to act as conciliators in the Westinghouse strike caused con siderable comment today among the 12.000 strik CTS. Strike leaders said they had not asked for mediators nor had they been notified of the appointments
 All was quiet today around the four Westinghouse plants involved in the la bor war.
 Plans are under way to furnish meals to the strikers and their families in the event the trouble is prolonged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
JOHN TREADWELL IS
 SUED FOR BIG SUM

New York. June 20.-John Treadwell, millionaire discoverer of the Treadwell mines of Alaska was today made de- fendant in suit to recover s2,ooo.ooo.
 The plaintiff is Frank J. Symmes, re- ceiver for the California Safe Deposit and Trust company of San Francisco.
 It is alleged that the defendant as a director of the trust company borrowed the sum sued for on his own account and through friends. The trust company failed in 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
FRENCH ATHLETE
 WINS BIG RACE

London, June 20.-The annual Mar athon sport race from Windsor Castle to the Chelsea football grounds for a trophy valued at s25Oo, under the aus pices of the Polytechnic Harriers, was won today by Djebelia, French ath- lete. His time was hours 40 minutes 50 3-5 seconds.
 Grumer, another Swede, was third
 Forty-two competitors started They were sent away by King George. Queen Mary and other members of the royal family were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
UNCLE SAM AFTER
 A GOOD ENGINEER

Washington, June 20.-Uncle Sam is seeking the services of an expert metal lurgical engineer at a very good salary. The position Is to be filled after competi- tive examinations to be held in the prin- cipal cities on July 13, the civil service commission announced today.
 The place Is open to men only. The ircky aspirant will be assigned to the federal bureau of mines for service al Pittsburg. Pa. at a salary ranging from s3000 to s4000 year.
 The duties will be to conduct investi- cations into safety and efficiency prob lems in the metallurgy of iron. ore and steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
KANSAS IN GRIP
 OF HEAT WAVE

Kansas City, Mo, June 2o-The heat wave continued today over Kansas and this section of Missouri Prostrations in the harvest fields were numerous.
 At Salina. Kan, George E. Mulvane collapsed in a field and died from heat near Pawnee Rock. Kans., succumbed and was taken to a hospital. Immediately 25 men working in the vicinity left the state on the first train. Offers of higher wages were made to induce them to stay.
 Clay Center experienced temperature of 104
 At Sedalia, Mo, where there was ont prostraton. the maximum temperature was 96 degrees; at Springfield, 95 al Kansas City. 94. Ten prostrations were reported in Kansas City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
SAYS JEWS NEGLECT
 TENETS OF RELIGION

Arverne, N. r., June 20.-What he de- clared to be neglect by Jews In America of the tenets of their religion was de- plored in an address today before the seventh convention of the Union of Or thodox Jewish Congregations of America. by Dr. N. Pereira Mendes. president of the union. He said that the greatest difficulty encountered in this connection was with Jewish institutions where the religious laws are not observed, and with 'the growing anti-Semitism'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
WOULD RAISE MORE
 WHISKY REVENUE

Washington, June 2o-A bill proposing a plan for raising more revenue from whisky, to be pressed in the event the Hobson prohibition amendment is voted down in the House. was introduced today by Representative Rainey of Illinois, democratic member of the House ways and means committee to which the meas llre was referred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
MAY REDUCE THE
 PARCEL POST RATES

Washington. June 20.-President Wilson has promised Representative Reilly of Connecticut to confer with Postmaster General Burleson on the feasibility of reducing the foreign parcels post rates to meet trade demands. and more fa- vorable rates of other countries MT. Reilly, in call at the White House suggested to the President that the flat rate of s1.S2 for the maximum Il pounds of parcel post destined abroad was work ing hardship to American dealers who ship to foreign trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
OLSEN TO FINANCE
 POLAR EXPEDITION

Copenhagen June 20.--Ole Olesen, a Danish millionaire, today undertook to finance a new north pole expedition un- der the command of Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer. The expedition probably will make a run for the north next summer and will be provisioned for two years All pos sible modern applicances are to be pro- vided and Rasmussen is to have a staff of scientists with him.
 He will establish his base at Cape York Greenland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
WILL OF JACOB RIIS
 IS MADE PUBLIC

New York June 2o.-The will of the late Jacob Riis, social worker. author and friend of Colonel Roosevelt was made public today by his son. Edward Riis The will says that MT. Riis had accumulated no money to give to tho settlement which he founded in this city and which bears his name. He asks an advisory board to guideythe affairs of the settlement. naming Theodore Roose- velt Lyman Abbott, Robert Bacon and other prominent persons as members
 The bulk of the estate, the value of which Is not given. goes to his wife. Mary Riis. Four children by former wife have heretofore been provided for. the win says. by decd of trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
BUT 6S SOLDIERS
 AT VERA CRUZ SICK

Washington. June 20.--Of the Ameri- can troops at Vera Cruz, but 6S were sick Thursday. according to a report to the war department from Brigadier General Funston.
 The sick rate for the week ended June IT was 2.15 per cent for the army and 2.SS per cent for the marines.
 It is pointed to that the sick rate among the forces at Vera Cruz for the last week is less than the sick rate for the army at large during the last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Lascurain Does Not
 Want the Presidency

Mexico City. June 20.--Pedro Lascurain. ex-minister of foreign affairs. 1t was stated here tonight by some of his friends. would under no circumstances accept the provisional presidency of Mexico. They declared that he is out of politics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Strike Out Words Which Would Legalize Black
 List
DEVQr 2 WHOLE DAY
 .S LABOR SECTION
Bf cred Whole Committee Will h. 6orse Modifications-Prin Contentious of Bill
 Adhered To

Washington, June 2o.-The Senate ju- dietary committee today decided to elimi- nate from the House antitrust bill words which lawyers say would legalize the committee attended todays session and action was described as tentative. 1t was believed generally tonight that the entire committee will approve.
 The portions of the bill acceptable to organized labor were only slightly modi- fled and their principal contention for the limiting of injunctions in labor dis putes, was agreed to practically as writ ten in the House bill. The committee ex- poets to finish it's work next week and report the bill to the Senate. Senator Newlands today announced that the trade commission bill would be taken up Mon day if the Senate agrees and will be disposed of before this broader measure is pressed for consideration
 All Day to Sections
 The committee devoted all day to the section relating to the issuance of re- StidiiiiAi6 OidtIS anu lilJuItllDlS III ldDOf disputes. This now reads
 No such restraining order or inJunc- ton shall prohibit any person or persons from terminating any relation of em- ployment or from ceasing to perform any work or labor, or from recommending, advising, or persuading any person to work or to abstain from working or from ceasng to patronize any party to such dispute, or from recommending, advising, or persuading others by peaceful means so to do,. or from paying or giving to or withholding from, any person In such dis pute. any strike benefits or other moneys or things of value. or from peaeeably as- sembling at any place in lawful man. ner and for lawful purposes ef from do- ing any act or thing which might lawfully be done in the absence of such dispute by any party thereto, nor shall any of the acts specified In this paragraph he considered or held unlawful-'
 Strike Out Language
 The committee struck out language which would have banned injunctions against piclketing and attendance. near the home of working places of any per son for the purpose of peacefully op- taining or communicating information"
 In the section relating to contempt pro- ceedings 1t struck out the House pro- vision. limiting the punishment to 5000 fine or six months imprisonment. It was pointed out that in many instances contempt might be wIlfhlly committed with the object of securing these com paratively mild punshments.
 Sections relating to price discrlmina- tion, refusal to sell mining, oil. gas or hydro-electric products, exclusive sale agreements and that prohibiting combi- nations or holding companies which would lessen competition were stricken from the bill entirely. This action was taken be- cause similar provisions are under dis cussion in other measures before the Sen ate interstate commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
TAMMANY MEMBERS
 TO HEAR EULOGIES

Washington, June 20.--Many members of Tammany Hall are expected here tomor- row to attend the euogies in the House on the late Representative Timothy D. Sullivan. idol of New York city's East Side. Five hundred members of Timothy D. Sullivan association and POO of the Downtown Tammy club have sent word they will be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
EMPEROR NAMES
 NEW SEA GIANT

Hamburg, June .20.-Emperor William today conferred the name of Bismarck, chosen by himself. on the third vessel of the Imperator type which was launched for the service of the Hamburg-Ameri- can line.
 The new steamer is almost an exact reproduction of the Vaterland, but she is six feet longer and has two more boilers.
 The Bismarck is to be ready for com mission in about 1b months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
ABERCROMBIE TO
 MAKE ADDRESS

Washington, June 20.-(Special )-Repre- sentative Abercrombie has accepted an in vitation to speak at Albertville on July Mir. Abercropbie, who brides himself on his record of attendance on the House, can make this trip, he said. by losing only one day, July 3. the House not being in session on the 4th and the 9th being Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
CARSON OPPOSES
 CHANGE IN BILL

Bolton. England June 2o.-Sir Ed ward Carson. addressing an antihome rule meeting here tonight. said if the amending bill simply repeated the gov rnment's offer of the optional exclu- sion of Ulster from the home rule for six years. he would have nothing to do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
INTRODUCES BILL
 ASKING ADJOURNMENT

Washington, June 20.-Whfle the House
 was sparring over the question of remain ing in session tonight to make progress on the sundry civil bill. Representative Levy of New York introduced a resolu- tion to provide that Congress shall ad- journ July 15. He had It read from the clerks desk. but efforts to get any fur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Mason to Run

Chicago, June 20,--William E. Mason. who was a member of the Fiftieth and Fffty-first Congresses and United States senator from Illinois. 1897 to 1903. today formally announced he would enter the republican primaries as a candidate for United States senator. The first election of senator by direct vote of the people will take place in Illinois next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Harris Bobker Arrested

New York, June 20.--Harris Booker. proprietor of Brooklyn department store. was arrested in Newark. N. J., today charged with receiving stolen goods. Simultaneously the police seized his store and his residence. According to the police. Bobker's arrest will clear up the theft of thousands of dollars worth of goods stolen from trunks in the greater city during the last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Sustain Wilson's Contention

Washington. June 20--White House of ficials today gave out letters from busi- ness men in different parts of the country attesting the sustaining of the President s contention that business conditions are good and that there Is an organized eff fort on the part of the 'blg business to postpone actior on the proposed antitrust legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
Battleships Arrive

Gibraltar, June 2o.-The American battleships Missouri. Idaho and 1lli- nois. forming the practice squadron for the midshipmen from the Annapolis na- val academy, arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
HOUSTON TO HE NEXT
 BESSEMER POsTMASTUR

Washington. June 20.-(Spe- cial. )-Represen Under wood today settled the Bessemer fight for the postoffice by nam- ing Daniel w. Houston as the next postmaster. The appoints ment will be made In . day or SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
AerOplane Crashes Into Dir igihle at Vienna During Mimic Battle in
 Clouds
EXPLOSION FOLLOWS
 AND BURNING CRAFT
 CRASH TO THE EARTH
Most Tragic Air Disaster in History of Aeronautics Occurs in Austria When Big Crowd Sees Giant
 Airboat Destroyed

Vienna, June 2o.--Nine burnt and mu- tuated bodies, the splintered fra kmeuts of an ae7PpIane and the charred rem nnnts of a big dirisfblc balloon are tho mute evidences of one of the most tragic, certainly the most sensational. disasters which has occurred since man learned to fly.
 The catastrophe. which resulted In the death of all those concerned. nins officers and men. followed a mimic .ht- tack by the aeroplane on the dirisibis at a great height during the Austrian maneuvers and served to show. more than any previous accidents to flying machines, the horrors that would be likely to attend aerial warfare.
 Tho dirigible military balloon Koert- ling. early today left Fischamend. II miles from Vienna, manned by Captain Johann Hauswirth In command. Lieut.. Ernst Hofstetter. Lieutenant Brewer, Lieutenant Haidinger. Corporal Had ina, Corporal Weber and Engineer Kammerer.
 At the elapse of half an hour a mill itary biplane, with Lieutenant Flatz and Lieutenant Hoosta aboard. started in pursuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
keep Out of Range


 It was the intention of Captain Haus- wirth to take photographs of the move- ments of the troops below and then to join in the maneuvers. At the same time he was to keep out of range of any of tho mospuito craft which might seek to attack him.
 The news had gone abroad that some- thing in the nature ofsa sham aerial fight would take place and at Koen- igsberg. the scene of the engagement. a big crowd had gathered. vory quick- | ly the smaller. but much speedier craft overlook the big airship and then tho spectators witnessed a thrilling sight.
 As plghtsa wasp bent on attacking some clumsy enemy. the aeroplane circled several times around the bal loon. now darting close to her and then away. always apparently steer ing off just in time to avoid an actual collision.
 More and more the balloon continued to rise until 1t was about 1900 feet from the ground. The aeroplane at still greater height maneuvered until 1t appeared to be nearly over the air. | ship. Then 1t began its desoent. It was
 
 take up position directly above the dirigible within striking distance, but owing either to a fatal miscalculation of distance or speed, the nose of the l biplane struck the envelope of the air. ship and ripped it wide open. | A tremendous explosion followed. the | balloon burst into flames, which en- veloped the biplane, and In a moment the wreckage began to drop, crashing | a fp al nf a hill. Almost at the same moment the wife of Lieutenant Hofsetter, who had been married only a month. arrived in a motor car.
 | Hits Ground Burning | The envelope of the balloon still was burning when 1t struck the ground. Lieutenant Flatz, when extricated from the wreckage of the aeroplane. showed faint signs of life. but almost imme- diateIy he expired. All the others were killed.
 1 Military officers who witnessed the | disaster said that tho maneuvers had been undertaken with instructions to carry out as far as possible actual war conditions. in which an aeroplane was attacking a dirigible, the latter try | ing to repe1 the assault. The occupants of both crafts had been ordered to con- duct themselves as they would in an actual combat.
 | According to some experts the catas- trophe seemingly was caused by the Iaeroplape being caught in the eddies | from the balloon. They attribute the accident to a species of whirlwfnd caused by the airships propeller. which drew In the smaller machine. Archduke Charles Francis and several officials of the ministry arrived shortly on the scene and aide de camp of the Emperor also proceeded there to seek information for his majesty and express the Emperor's sympathy.