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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-24
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Wilson Will Make One More
Effort For Paul Warburg
[Associated Press Service by Federal WireIessl

Associated Press Service by Federal Wheessl
WASHINGTON 24-Predent
Of federal
will be withdrawn 8
fight Warbus fact that he
member Kuhn, Loeb Company.
President Wilson
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A remarkable demonstration of big
gun efficiency was given at Fort Ka
mehameha last night when two tar
gets were blown out of the water and
utterly wrecked with three shots fired
at a range OF 1000 yards. The 18th
company, Captain c. Jones, manning
the 12-inch gun battery, established
this record for wonderful night shoot
ing, but as the result of this wholesale
destruction of targets the practice had
to be called on to be completed al
some future date
The first shot fired last night struck
squareiy in the center of the small
pyramidal target with 16-foot base
that is used merely as an aiming point
the hits being computed by the prox
unity of the splash TO the marker. II
was over an hour before new target
was procured and practice resumed
The second shot struck the water just
short of the target and the third again
found its mark. and blew the frame,
work out of the water No more tar
gets were available and practice was
called of.
Firing at Fort Armstrong this morn.
ing, and with the 6-inch guns at Fort
De Russy tonight, make up the sched
ule for this date. The shells from De
Russy battery carry tracers which
light the path Of the projectiIe from
gun to target
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international Probe Provided
I'm A. B. c. Peace Treaties
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WASHINGTON 24-Pea with Argentina, Brazil
requiring
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Peace, Justice and Liberty
His Desires, Says Gen. Villa

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Mex on a basis OF justice
Mexican difficulty
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EUROPE may BE INVOLVED
AS RESULT OF AUSTRIA'S
DEMAND MADE ON SERv|A

Germany Backs Austria in Her Request for Punishment of
ASSaSSnS of Archduke Observation-Disclosures Are Called
Home-RuSSia Is Looked to for Solution of Problem
Continental Bourses Are PanGky, With London and New
York Markets Sympathetic ally Affected
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Titular Militants, in Capacity
of Mail Carriers, Are Arrested

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TODAY'S MAJOR
LEAGUE RESULTS
hArloNALIEAeuE

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Observation-Disclosures 2, Pitts,
burg I. ~
No other games scheduled.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
No games scheduled. ID.
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Huerta at Kingston, Jamaica

24Foe Provisional President Huera
Drs
Hueta refuge France
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Australia Beats Canada
) j. in Davis Cup Preliminary

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KAMEHAMEHA GUNS
TOO ACCURATE FOR
THE TARGET SUPPLY
I RHEaREAa . = a a RNa 9
iosTH COMPANY MAKES
SPLENDID TARGET SCORE

" A wonderful score was made
X at Fort Armstrong this morn ]
a ing, during service practice for
b the 3-inch guns. Forty shots
y were fired at ranges OF about !;
h 1000 yards, and 36 hits were re-
d corded on a material target Tx j
b Is feet II the battery does any
u thing like this in night practice,
o. which may be run on tonight,
@ Captain H. J. Hatch has an ex-
" cellent chance Of again winning
u the Knox Coast Artillery trophy.
b. Last year he was in command of j
R the mortar battery at Fort Ka-
@ mehameha that wen the trophy.
b. The 104th Company made a per-
x feet score at mine practice, but
D. this does not count In the per-
b centage for the Knox prize.
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From San Frsne,see:

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Tenyo Maru, July q.
For San Francisco:
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From Vancouver:
Niagara, August u.
For Vancouver:
Mariana, August II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
FAMOUS RIFLES
 BROKEN IN TRANSIT
Weapon Given to Indian by President Madison Made
 Trip to Horseshoe Bend

The famous rifle which President Madison presented to Whale, the big Indian, in recognition of valiant ser vices which the brave rendered Gen era1 Jackson in planning and fighting the battle of Horseshoe Bend, is broken
 The rifle was expressed last week by its owner. R. A, Mitchell of Gadsden, to Dadeville for the purpose of dis- playing it on the battlefield during the celebration of the centennial. In transit 1t was broken across the stock
 MT. Mitchell. who was in Birming- ham last night stated that he held the rifle as invaluable. He stated that at one time. s. s. Broadus, the well known Decatur banker, offered him in return for the rifle, it's weight in silver.
 He has had several offers ranging from s100 to s350.
 The rifle Is one of the most interest ing relics of Indian warfare in exist ence. President Madison, following the battle of Horseshoe BeAd, honored four Indians who had assisted General Jack . son. His gift to each was a rifle, mod ern at that time. Each was engraved to denote that it was a gift by the President of the United States to an Indian for his courage on the field of battle. Three of these rifles are at present in the museum of the state of Oklahoma. Whale, 1t seems, parted
 with his piece" before leaving the
 state. MT. Mitchell. some years ago,
 learned that it was in the possession of farmer living near Gadsden. After a deal of parleying, he acquired it in exchange for a modern Winchester. Since then he has preserved it very carefully, and he is greatly grieved as
 result of the accident of last week. The famous old weapon will be re- nairad a . far a nnSsth1e and will
 tually be placed in the archives of the state,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
j, Bessemer car at Tenth avenue and Nine teenth street

Bessemer car at Tenth avenue and Nine teenth street
 In this mornings Age-Herald it was stated that the evidence in the case against Albert Warren, Fred Watkins and Jim Foster three negroes, who were charged with the robbery of the store of Jake Boyd of Jonesboro, on Thursday night. and who were bound over to await the action of the grand jury without bond on the charge of murdering F. Mulhol- land, an aged umbrella mender, who was found dead Saturday morning near Un- derwood park. was worked up by Deputy Sheriff ]. M. Smithson. Detectives El- lis Houston and Bob Childress who first arrested the negroes, found the first clue and pursued it. They were assisted in securing evidence against the men by Mir. Smithson While the detectives did not think that the negroes were con- nected with the Mulholland murder at the time they were arrested they feel sure now that they have the right men,
 Cordy Dabbs, the 1G-year-old son of James Dabbs. of Hueytown was se- riously injured yesterday afternoon when his motorcycle collided headon with an automobile belonging to T. w Wright near Hueytown. The automobile was driven by David Clifton Young Dabbs was coming down a long hill when Cliff ton is said to have seen him coming and stopped his car. but the motorcycle struck the car with a terrific force, throwing the boy through the windshield and over the automobile. the young man langing on his feet. Both arms were broken and his body severely cut, while internal injuries are eeared. Young Dabbs vas immediately removed to the Eliza beth Duncan hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
A NEW NOTE OF
 OPTIMISM RESULT OF I. c. C. DECISION
Local Officials Are Highly Pleased Despite Fact That Reduction Is Smaller Than
 Asked

In spite of the present dulness of the pig iron market a new note of optimism was injected yesterday with the an nouncement from Washington of the de- cision of the interstate commerce com mission lowering pig iron freight rates between Birmingham and points in the middle west, north and east. The re- duction in rates varies according to loca- ton, from 35 to 70 cents per ton-35 cents in the middle west and 70 cents to New England points.
 The reduction was not as much as was asked for but Alabama Iron makers state that they arc thankful for small fa- vors and that the reduction secured will give them a new power of competi- ton in coping with northern and eastern iron makers. The suit against the rail- roads had been filed jointly by the iron companies of the states of Tennessee and Alabama, with the exception of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. which declined to enter into the suit The iron makers asked for reduction in rates of sl. The interstate commerce decision Is therefore regarded as a sort of compromise.
 The railroads raised the freight rates on Birmingham pig iron couple of years ago, when the iron market was soaring. They made one increase when southern No. 2 reached SIP. and they made sec ond increase in freight rates when the price passed ST. However, when the bot tom dropped out of the market and prices kept tumbling, being down now to as low was $l0 for southern No. in some cases, the railroads refused to reduce their freight rates again.
 Then Filed Suit
 The furnace men then filed the suit before the interstate commerce com mission. It was filed in the name of the Sloss-Sheffeld company, although every iron company, it Is said, in the two states was represented in the suit with the exception of the one. Vice President J. w. Mcqueen of the Sloss company was one of the leaders in the furnace mems fight. The case was finally filed in November. 1912, after several months of preliminary negotiations An Atlanta attorney, William A. Wimbish. was en- gagged to fight the case
 There was a remarkable array of legal talent and the railway and eastern iron company officials lined up against us when the case came up for argument" said Mir. McQueen yesterday. They laughed at us considerable and stated we had no chance of winning our case. Whether or not they will acquiesce in the decision we do not know, but we al inclined to believe that they will. as 1t appears the ruling is sort of oompro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

mise. It is possible, however. that the railroads will yet enjoin the decrease and further contest the matter.
 Will Be Material Aid
 ''fhe new rates will be d material aid to Alabama Iron makers. l expect to sec 1t have a material effect in strengthen Ing the market as it will give us better chances in competing with eastern and northern makers for orders in those ter- ritores in which the new rates are effec- tive. The reduction is not enough and will not place us on a straight out com Tetitve basis with Pittsburg and similar Iron centers, but it is a step in the right direction and is bound to have a good effect.
 ''Of course, only time will tell just what effect the decreased rates will have. The market at the present time is very, very dull. We feel much better over condi- tions, however since the news of the decision has arrived
 The Birmingham iron market at the present time is very quiet. Scarcely any orders of consequence are being placed and Inquiry is negligent Some iron has been sold for S10 Southern No. ,, but most of the makers are resisting this quota ton and are making some small sales at $l025 for third quarter delivery and $1050 for fourth quarter.
 Other iron company officials seen yes- terday were of much the same opinion as Mir. Mcqueen regarding the new rates One or two were inclined to believe the rev rates would have little effect, but they were a decided minority.
 Some of the new rates as compared with the old are as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
BEHRENS PARK PLAYGROUND Fourth of July Programme Will Be
 Carried Out

At the Behrens park playground tomor- row afternoon will be carried out the rrogramme which was postponed on July on account of the rain. Tie programme is as follows:
 Part 1.-3:00, to 400. music and refresh ments.
 Part H.--4:00 to 4:3O, baseball.
 Part III.-:30 to 5:00, folk dances. l. Maypole 2. Danish dance. 3. Shoemak- CTS dance. 1. I see you. D. Blelsing. G. Dutch dance.
 Part Iv.-5:OO to 500, relay races. l. Bounce relay. 3. Pass ball relay 3. Tennis relay f. Flag relay
 Part V.-6:0O to TOO, games l. Dodge ball. g. Three deep. 3. Grab snatch. 4. Fox and hound. 5. Volley ball. 6. King s ground. '. Old gray cat. s. Dances re- peated.
 Part VL-s:00 to 9:30 moving pictures and refreshments. All children are in- vited to attend and take part in all ex- ercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
MATTER OF CTTY'S INCOME

plan be abrogated and the 100 per cent be rcinstated, Birmingham will be able to assess the 10 mills to which she Is entitled. under the constitution, and thus amply provide for the needs of your treasury.
 Now, should the new amendment, pro- posed by the Chamber of Commerce. be adopted, the taxpayers of Birming ham will be confronted with the fol- lowing burden; On each 1000 of prop erty, as compared
 Rate now prevalent s10.o0 Increased assessment .......... 400 New amendment proposed ... 5.00
 To-wit $500 This rate for city alone, to say nothing of state and county tax.
 This would make way for an extrav- agant administration, and would mean the issuance of more bonds for 1t Is a custom of Birmingham to issue bonds as long as the market will buy.
 My idea would be to ask nothing for Birmingham at the hands of the legis- 1ature, but simply to have the Jeffer son delegation join in an effort to re- enact the old 100 per cent valuation law, for the use of the state and coun- ty and to join in an effort to reduce the state tax rate to minimum com mensurate with the requirements of the state treasury. This would enable Bir- mingham to come into its own with her 10 mills rate, and would obviate the necessity for any further amend ment to the constitution. It would also provide for good roads and public schools In JeffersonA Respectfully, FRANK V. EVANS.
 Birmingham, July ', 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

work just as hard to have a resolution passed by the commission as a whole advising the consumers to refuse to pay the high rates.
 'The waterworks company cant ride a high horse around me. I'll not enter into any request that they magnanimous- ly take pity on us and get us out of the hole which they say we have worked ourselves into. They needn't hold up their flat rates on my account. Their proposition is preposterous and they can't afford to come out and fight on it. Owing to constitutional limitations the city has no power now to cope with them. but we are fighting to get it and before long we will get it and when we do we'll quit demanding justice and fair rates. We'll get them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
EQUAL SUFFRAGE IN
 GEORGIA DEFEATED

Atlanta. July 1.-Suffrage for women failed of favorable report to the Geor- gia house of representatives here today by a margin of one vote. The house committee on constitutional amendments decided five to four to report adversely a bill giving women the right to the bal lot in state and county elections. The deciding vote was cast by the commits tees chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Farmers Union Agents Adjourn

The convention of the financial agents of the Alabama Farmers union, which convened here Monday. adjourned yes- terday at noon. They adopted resolu- ton fixing q minimum price for cotton seed and will advise their members to ste nd by the price. regardless. Resolu- tions were adopted :ndorsing the good roads days in August and calling upon the farmers of the state to join in the movement to better the highways of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It Is evident that the low ebb of our city finances is caused by the increased burden of fixed charges incurred by the assumption of bonds issued by the suburban towns, incorporated with Greater Birmingham and by the enact ment by the legislature of law chang ing tax assessments to 60 per cent of actual value.
 This decrease of assessment value works as a repeal of the Birmingham Amendment" to the extent of 40 cents of the 50 cents provided by that amend ment, and thus your amendment is practically annulled, leaving you only 10 cents on the 5000 for meeting in- terest on bonds and establishing a sink ing fund for meeting your obligations at maturity.
 The present state tax rate is 61s mills on 60 per cent of property values which really means S.9 mills on 100 per cent of values. Your city tax rate is 10 mills on SO per cent of values which means only mills on 100 per cent of values for all city purposes.
 The state like the city of Birming- ham is suffering under the. .baneful eff feet of this curtailed assessment plan, and 1t is quite plain that remedial leg islation will be necessary in order to relieve the state treasury. This remedy is bound to be sought by the legisla- ture through re-enactment of the old and more righteous law, which assessed at full value, and retrenchment must come in a reduction of the state rate of taxation. if at all
 Should the 60 per cent assessment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

were Investigated with six arrests and six convictions. There were five cases of cruelty to children. Thirty-three ani- inals were humanely destroyed during the month and 135 horses and mules inspected while at work. A feature of the report is the fact that homes were found for B dogs during the month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Linemen Strike

St. Louis, July 7.-About 100 electrical linemen, stringing wires from Keolsuk. Ia, to St. Louis, struck here today for car fare to and from their places of work. Committees have been appointed for picket duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY

WANTED-An experienced and compe- tent party to lease and operate the Ingram Lithia Wells hotel. Everything in best of condition and guests ready to go out. Phone 103 Main. Ingram Lithia Water Co.,, 2iO2 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Work of Humane Officer

The report of J. l.. Clements, humane officer. of the work done by him dur ing the month of June was made public yesterday and shows hat 3S complaints
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Appointed on Commission

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special.)-The governor today appointed E. Melchon of Hanceville Cullman county, a member of the excise commission of that county. to succeed himself. The term of office is for two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
COMPANY IS USING 1CROW AS 4 BLIND : CLAIMS WEATHER[Y Commissioner Returns and Advises Consumers Not to Pay Flat Rates for Water CONFIDENT THE CITY
 WILL FINALLY WIN Will Use Every Effort to Get Con- mission to Refuse to Pay
 the City's Water

That the waterworks company is hold ing up Judge E. c. Crow as blind and is planning arbitrarily to charge the water consumers of Birmingham 'an excessive, extortionate and illegal water rent was the vehement declaration made yesterday by City Commissioner James Weatherly upon his return to Birmingham after several days absence.
 Mir. Weatherly personally advises the public to refuse to pay every water bill sent out by the water company on the basis of the old flat rate announced by the company some few days ago.
 He states that he is going to urge upon the city commission as a body to pass a resolution officially advising the public to take such action.
 He emphatically declares that person. ally he will not enter Into any agree ment with the waterworks company to accept gratuites by requesting them not to enforce the high flat rate as they have announced and which Judge A. 0. Lane has stated he hopes to have the company recall until after the supreme court decision on the waterworks case.
 Using Crow as Subterfuge
 The WaterWorkS company, he said yesterday afternoon, lis no more bound by Judge Crows decision to enforce the old flat rates in use prior to 1912 than then are required to go out of business by that decision. They are merely hold ing Judge Crow up as a subterfuge behind which they are going to attempt to force an eXtortionate water rate upon the peo- pie of Birmingham.
 Judge Crow held in his decision that the referendum election was valid and therefore the company could not legally use meter rates in old Birmingham any longer Judge Crows decision reads in all of Birmingham, but that is admit tedly mistake as only old Birmingham is involved. He says they cannot en- not say what rates they shall enforce, does he? Does the court hold that the company must place the consumers on never mentions it. But the company claims in it's proclamation that since Judge Crow holds the meter rate illegal they must necessarily fall back on the old flat rate.
 Judge Grubb's Decision
 Now it happens that Judge William l. Grubb of the federal court, one of the ablest judges in the entire south some several months ago, or rather soon after the referendum election, ruled just the same as Judge Crow did in regard to the referendum and meter rates in old Bir- mingham. Why didn't the company ac- cept Judge Grubbs ruling? Perhaps they had a certain time they wished to spring these old high flat rates on the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

Lola Lewis. a negro woman, was ar rested by Officers Maddox and Ross at 10 o'clock tonight, charged with the killing of her husband, John Lewis, which occurred late this afternoon in Ersley.
 The woman confessed to the killing vixen she was taken from the North