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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
u. $. NOTIFIES POWERS TT CONSIDERS SHIPS BEARING
 AMERICANS HOME NEUTRAL

Washington. August ls.-The United States government has notified the powers of Europe that il will regard as neutral ships chartered for the sole purpose of repatriating American citizens stranded in Europe, and has asked the belligerent governments for a declaration on the subject
 The announcement follows:
 The state department has issued in- struction to it's diplomatic representatives in Europe to notify the different govern ments to which they are accredited that this government will regard ships char tered for the sole purposa of repatriating it's citizens who are now stranded in Flu rope due to the lack of transportation facilities resulting from the war. as neu- tral lines under the principles of interna- tional law, and as coming within the meaning of article of the Hague con vention in 1a07. having to do with the rights of capture in naval warfare of neu- philanthropic mission. The different Eu- ropean governments have been asked for declarations to this effect
 The government took this position, it is believed. after indications from some of the belligerent powers that ships bearing Americans would not be molested
 Germany Willing
 Dispatches from Berlin today said the German government would endeavor to neutralize any vessel bearing refugee Americans and IL is known the Australia government has sought definite assur- ance that other powers would regard as neutral German-owned ships now in Aus tran ports ready to take Americans home. No objection is expected from England or France and state department officials look on the success of the project as assured.
 Article four of The Hague convention to which the European powers are sigma tories, says:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
 LUMBER EXPORTS SHOW DECREASE

New Orleans, August 15.-Lumber ex, ports for the fiscal year 19l3-1914 decreased ST., ,525, l37. according to annual statistics issued today by the Lumber Trade Jour nal here. The total exports, according to these figures. amounted to Sl0s, ,179. $40 What is considered important exception to the general decrease is ;he increase in exports of Pacific coast woods. The most notable decrease was that of shipments to Canada, which fell off approximately p per cent.
 Among the gulf and south Atlantic ports only three showed increases-Sa- vannah. Port Arthur. Tex, and Calves ton. Mobile still leads in the amounts exported, being helped great deal in this respect because Gulfport officially is included in the Mobile business.
 New Orleans was second and Scanton Miss, third, Pensacola was fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
.ST. CLAIR VETERANS
 MEET AT ODENV|LLE
Resolution Adopted Provid- ing Pension Money Be
 Used for One Purpose

Ashville. August l6--tSpeciail-Th St. Clair county Confederate Veterans re- union met at odenviilc today. with one of the largest crowds that has vet attended the reunions
 The morning exercises were opened by prayer. offered by Dr George Simpson. and he was followed by an address of the president Judge John w Inzer of Ashville. N. A. Hood vas elected tenn pofary chairman for the day. as the reg ular secretary, Mr. N. T. Hodges, was not well. but was able to attend the con vention
 After the address of the president w. H. Hodges of odenvile welcomed the vet erans and other friends to the town. Sen ator Watt T. Brown. president of the Alabama School of Trades and indus- tries, made a very interesting address on the reasons why the people should take an interest in family records and also was very enthusiastic about the monument campaign that is in progress at present.
 Il Is certainty now that the people of thls county are soins to erect uonu- ment to the memory of the old soldiers Who went to the war from this county nom 1861 to 1885. Miss Mildred Monteom- cry delivered lecture and also did Miss Eilzabetn Hodges. both of Ashvllle. Quite number of the veterans of the county made short speeches, which were listened to very attentivcly. To make things more interesting for the veterans. the united Daughters Of the Confederacy had number or the girls and boys of oden- Niile to sing songs appropriate for the occaslon aud when the song of Dixie was ble applause
 Ine meeting adjourned to meet again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The meeting of the Ensey club will be held Tuesday night at 7:so o'clock in the inferior courtroom and several important the change of transfer place, which the
 Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company has made The citizens of Ems ley, well as those Of W liam and Fair field, are complaining about this change. and 1t is said will turn out in large body at the meeting to protest
 Since running the through cars to Wy lam and Fairfield the Birmingham Rall- way Light and Power company has changed the transfer places to either Thirtyfourth street or al Tuxedo June 1 ton. the latter being in a negro settle
 ment and the citizens claim that it is there. especially at night. These places are without any protection shelter and during the rainy season passengers wait | ing 10 change cars wouia either have to
 come to Ensley and lose their right of l transfer or stand out in the weather. l At the present time the company is us- | ing a single track to run both ways, and one car has to walt at the switch. It is stated that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has the right oe way on Avenue E from Thirty-fourth street, where the Fairfield line comes l into the avenue to Twenty sixth street, and that they could get the right of way from the Ensley South Highland line | from Twenty-sixth street to Twentieth street where their South Ensley line runs. This they claim would do away with the cars having to wait at the switch and that the cars would be able to make bet ter time.
 1t is said that auto trucks will be in- augurated for the citizens living on the Ensley Highlands and other places on the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company's car lines running into this city. Several other matters will be taken up and all members are requested to be present.
 The members of Camp Pat Claybourne. United Confederate Veterans, with their families and friends, will attend the an nual picnic of the Confederate veterans of ' Jefferson county. which will be held at
 East Lake next Tuesday. There will be
 a meeting of the camp this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the police assembly at the city hall to make the final arrangements for the occa sion. The members are plan ming to leave Ensiey in a body Tor East Lake Committees appointed to make the arrangements for the occasion have everything in readiness and a pleasant time is expected. All members of Camp
 Pat Claybourne are requested to attend
 the meeting this afternoon.
 The parents of little Albert Thornton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

at odenviile on the third Thursday in August next year and the old officers were reelected.
 During the meeting resolution was offered and adopted without dissenting vote asking that resolution he presented 70 the next legislature making the pen sion money a sacred fund and to bc used for this purpose only. and furthermore that after January i9is. that all sol diers who were in tue civil war and who fought for the south should he entitled to pension regardless of Their property owninss
 After the meeting of the old soldiers there was meeting Of the county United Daughters of the Confederacy. in which the main topic discussed was the raising of funds for the county monu- mcnt
 Mrs. Watt T. Brown Of Ragand was elected president of the county associa- ton and Mrs. Hodges was elected secre- tarN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

Vessels charged with religious. selen- ufie or phianthropic mea sures are not exempt from capture.'
 ms includes foreign refugees, in the opinion of the American government. With the naturalization of ships owned by eeiliserents and with the facilities previ- ously provided for the relief of Ameri- home from Europe Is believed to have been solved.
 The most immediate need .af ships is in German ports. Americans who have been detained in Germany because of lack of railway facilities during the period of mobilization can now leave The follow ing announcement was made in this con neetion by Secretary Bryan tonight:
 Permit Citizens to Leave
 The department of state has re- celved cable advices from the Amer ican ambassador at Berlin that the German government is permitting American citizens to leave the empire as fast as train service is restored and even if that government bloclxades any port. Americans will be allowed to leave
 From Ambassador Gerard also came adyices that the American cruiser Ten nessee, bearing gold for Americans would be allowed to land at a German port.
 Reports from American ambassadors and diplomats indicate that the situ- ation has been considerably relieved hv the release for transatlantic serv- ice of the liners Lusitania. Mauretania Olympic and Saxonia The restoration of these vessels will help solve tho transportation problem. though soms steamship authorities estimate that 1Ge.0o0 Americans await passage
 The demands of stranded Americans for ready money have been relieved somewhat. Banks now are honorine letters of credit held by American travellers. In cases of Americans with out letters of credit American ambas. sadors ministers and consuls are ex. tending assistance. The deposits O money with the treasury and state de partments and the subtreasuries h other cities 10 aid Americans abroad crept up to sl1e6o09 today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
NEWS OF ST. CLAIR

Odenvile, August 15.-tSpecial )-The democrats of the county are eagerly watching every move of the republicans in this county because of the fact that on last Saturday when they met at Odenville they did not put out ticket, but i'm | stead appointed a committee to confer With the bull moose party and instead of
 putting out two tickets put out just one. If these two parties stand together they will make the race warm for the demo- crats of the county. but if they are di- vided the democrats will have easy sail ing.
 The crops of this county are in a very fine condition at the present time. and if these present rains do not keep up too long the farmers of this section will reap one of the best crops in the history of the county.
 St. Clair county has never had an ex- hibit at the Alabama State Fair It
 seems. however with the bumper crop that is coming on and the natural re- sources of the county this county would stand well for first honors at this fair in this line.
 Plans are on foot at Odenvilie for the erection of cooperage mill There is much timber in this section of the county
 that can be used for this kind of a mill.
 Foster Philips, aged 24, of Gadsden. and
 who was a former citizen of Ashvjlle.
 was buried in the cemetery here ycster
 day. He was of one of the most prominent
 families of Gadsden and north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
As to Winner of Races

Of the minor races perhaps that fof commissioner of agriculture is al tracting most attention. but the best information coming here indicates the re-eIection of Commissioner ]. b Price over !. ]. Brown. whom he defeated ir the state convention last year
 Charges and counter charges have fig
 ured in this race and it has excited
 no little interest
 Of the other statehouse officers Rail
 road Commissioner Paul B. Trammeil
 and Prison Commissioner E l.. Rainey are practically certain of re- election, It is not even considered that Comp troller General William A. Wright and State School Commissioner NJ. L. Brit
 tain have opposition.
 For the court of appeals there are three
 Atlanta lawyers in the race, Judge Nash R. Broyles of the recorders court, Alex N. stephens and W. H. Terrell. Two
 things, the fact that Judge Broyles ran tie race for the same office with Judge lJ. K. Pottle last year. and that he now has the ndorsement of practically all the Atlanta bar, are back of the predictions 1 of his election.
 For attorney general all indications point to the fact that Ciiff Walker of Monroe has the upper hand. MT. Walker
 has been spending his time in making county to county and town to town
 canvass of the state. while his opponent,
 Attorney General Warren H. Grice, has
 been detained in Atlanta bv the duties of his office. Both good and capable
 men. but Walkers persistent and untiring campaigning is considered to have given him long and practically certain lead. Interesting fights are Tn progress in several of the congressional districts and in certain localities these are attracting more attention than the state races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
SOLVENT CREDIT TAX
 WILL BE EXPLAINED
Governor Preparing State ment Which Will Deal
 With All Phases

Montgomery. August is.-tspecial) The governor is preparing a statement in which Hhe will detl with all phases of the solvent credit tax m Alabama and will explain many features of the law which have been hitherto little discussed. Thls statement will be issued sometime next week. From all parts of the state there have come protests against he en- forcement of the law at this time and some persons have aSked the governor to instruct the state tax commission to re- frain from assessing solvent credits at this time.
 To these persons the governor has de- clared that he has no power 10 suspend the enforcement of the law and that the relief desired must come from tho legis- lature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Thorsby Institute to Open

Thorsby, August 15.-(special)-S. H. Horbert. principal of Thorsby institute, has issued a circular saying that the in- stitute will open on September 8 for the reception of students, the Rev. John A. Pool. Ph. D., president Unty-Chilton Bap- tist High school, says there is no typhoid fever here and that the town is in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
District Races

Predictions here are that Congressman Charles G. Edwards will be returned from the First. In the Second and Third Con- gressmen Park and Crisp are unopposed. Congressman ". C. Adamson. over in the Fourth. is having the first serious opposition of his life from W. c. Wright of Newman. but his friends insist that he will come out an easy victor. Con- gressman Schley Howard of the Fifth is unopposed.
 In the Sixth Walter Wise of Fayette is trying to unseat Congressman Charles l.. Bartlett of Macon, and there are reports that he is about to succeed at it Congressman Gordon Lee of the Sev- enth and Congressman S. l. Tribbe ol the Eighth are unopposed.
 There Is a pretty fight in progress TIT in the Ninth, where former Solicitor Gen eral w. A. Charters is trying to "get the goat of Congressman Tom Bell Botf
 live in Gainesville, and the fact tha1 they are neighbors has enlivened interest in the result.
 In the Tenth it is free for-all fight With Congressman HardwiclS out oi the way. four candidates got into it and report has it that 1t is case oi Carl Ninson of Baldwin against the field. composed of Evans and Rawlings of Washington and Reynolds of Au- gusta. There is talk of possible tied convention over this contest. In the Eleventh there is as lively q fight over the congressional seat as anywhere in the state. with J. A. J Henderson of Ocilla trying to oust Con gressman Randall Walker of Valdosta Varied reports of this race reach At lanta. but it is difficult to get an un- prejudiced prediction as to the outcome In the Twelfth the reelection oi Congressman Dudley NJ. Hughes is con sidered practically a foregone eoneiu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

The Ladies Auxiliary Division No. |. Ancient Order of Hibernians of Pratt City. will give an ice cream supper and dance next Tuesday night at the city hall in Pratt City. This affair was post poned from last Thursday evening until Tuesday evening on account of the weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
LAMB MADE HEAD OF A., 3. & A. ROAD

elected president of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railway at reorganiza- ton meeting of the board of directors held here today. Brooks Morgan was elected vice president and Floyd K Mays. secretary and treasurer. Mir. Lamb has been receiver of the property since 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

effort is being made through published advertisements and otherwise 10 counter act the effect of it.
 There will be little more speaking in the governors campaign There will be a rally at the Forsyth theatre in Atlanta for Randolph Anderson on Monday night at which several well known speakers will be heard. One or two Anderson speakers have dates Monday and Tuesday in other sections of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Sineers at South Calera

Mountain Creek, August l5.-tSrecial) The hilton County singing convention will he held at Shiloh church, near South Calera. on September 6. Arrangements are being made for a big attendance by the churches in this vicinity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15
AT THE ELKs.
"The Shepherd of the Hillso and "Tbp
 Midnight Girl.

The Shepherd of the Hi.!s," the dramatlzation of Harold Bell Wrieht's novel, which holds the record for he largest sales of any American work of fiction, which has been made hy Mir. Wright, with. the assistance of Elsbery w. Reynolds, opens it third annual engagement at the Elks t.ea- tre, Saturday, November 21, matinee and night.
 The scenes of the n;ay arc ,a;d among the Ozark mountains Of Mis- souri. It is a story of the f1:ifs and the simple life, yet it has plenty Of excitement and an air of mystery that will hold the auditor iron. begin ming to end,
 The story has to do with the fa:l;er Of an artist, who, tired of city fife, goes into the Ozarks for peace and quletude. He learns of a greivous sin committed by his son, waom hc mourns as dead. The son had s-is;t. ed the hills some years before, w.ien he fell in love with simpla country girl He painted her pictu.e and when Ee went back to the ely. de- sertlng the girl, he earned fame pe cause of the canvas. The gi,., desert- ed and broken-hearied, dies. leaving behind her a halfwitted son.
 It is to the home of this dead and %ronged girl that the father of the artist comes, and here he is employed 10 watch the sheep. He grows to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15

speculation as to the many theories advanced in the rearing ad education of children.
 Tuesday-Francis X. Bushman and all star cast in an "Unplanad Elope- ment." Wally Van in great comedy Thanks for the Lobster, and two other fine pictures.
 iWednesday-"T Psrils of Pau line'', episode No. 13, is another one of those real exciting episodes. Also Tom Moore and all star cast of Kalem players in "His Inspiration
 Thursday-Maurice Costello and all star cast in, Lola, the Rat" a great Vitagraph drama. Ruth Roland
 in Lizzie, tine Life Saver," and two other good pictures.
 Friday-"When Broadway was a Trail" with Barbara Remnant, in a Shubert production in five acts.
 Saturday-.The New Magdalen." Itwo-part Biograph worthy of great attention, with al all star cast. Also '"Henen's Sacrifice, First of Helen Holmes scenes, Hazard of Helen" and other good ones"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15
UNE SOLDIER ROUTS
 BAND 0F RED SKINS
Joe Miller of 10l Ranch Relate, in- cident Showing How Indians
 Feared 'sWhite Feather"

Jos. c. Miller, the noted ranchman and White Chief of the Poncas be- lieves he is the only man WE'D ever saw one United States solder put an entire band of host.ie Indians to flight.
 In the old days in Oklahoma it was necessary for cattlemen to- drive their steers from Texas to the ranch es in the territory. Tn following one of the principal trails they had .o pass through the Cheyenne reserva- tion and in order to placate tho Indians and secure their goodwill 1t was customary to furnish them with a couple of beeves, so that they could have a feast.
 One year Miller had collected q herd of nearly 5000 steers, and with a few cowboys was driving them north through the Cheyenne country, when, without warning, the were cur- rounded by "a band of Indians, who gave every indication of being in a belligerent mood. A few days prior to this time herder with a bunch iof, horses had engaged in an alterca- ton with bunch of ,Cheynees, w AT Ssa " AAAS iSIuetti lO SlVc up lIC usual tribute, and he had been killed. Miller knew this, but owing to the proximity of Fort Still, and the rac, that he had always paid the tribute, he had not hesitated to follow the usual train through the reservation. The threatening attitude of the Indians convinced him, however, that they would finally work themselves into a frenzy and attempt to stam- pede the cattle.
 IAs he did not want to get into fight with the Indians, he disposed of the cowboys as advantageously as possible to protect the herd, and then, watching for favorable oppor- tunity, succeeded in getting through the Indian lines without being detect- ed, intending to ride to the fort and appeal for assistance. Before he had ridden ten miles he ran into trad CTS camp. Owing to the trouble on the reservation the trader had been furnished al escort of three or four troopers, and when Miller explained the situation at his camp, the trader offered him one of his soldiers.
 What good would one soldier be against hundred Indians?" heI asked.
 Just as good as a thousand"
 With considerable misgiVing MjllerI rode back ot his men with the lone soldier. who was in uniform, but car
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15
AT: THE ORPHEO.
Three Big Features to Be Shown at
 This Playhourse This Week

Three excellent features are to be shoWn at the Orpheo theatre this week. Rosemary, That's for Re- membrance' tomorrow; return en- gagement of My Official Wife" OF Tuesday, and a great moving picture dramatlzation of 'St. Elmo" on Thursday.
 Rosemary, That's for Remember ance," is a society drama by Elinor Talbot Kinkhead, telling heart stir ring story Selig has spared no ex- pense in making the production up .o the Selig standard. In the cast are Adda Gleason, Edith Johnson, Earle Foxe, Lafayette Mckee, Lillian Hay ward and Charles Wileelock. The scenes taken through diplomatic and social circles of Washington.
 Tuesday Clara Kimbail Young, llary Mercy, Rose Tapley and otEer prominent stars of the Big Vitagrarh company will present for the sec
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15

ond time the wonderful drama in live parts My Official Wife" this feature has played from one tc two weeks in all Of ine larger cities. and those who missed seeing it when here last, have opportunity to enjoy this great production Many who saw 1t before will want 70 see t again.
 Next f'riday the Ea ;.;snuy cast featuring M,. Bushmsr Bevelrv Bayne, and others as good will De seen in "The Prince Party"
 Ttie story of est. Elmo" is so well- known as to need no repetition. The play is enacted by an all-star cast; and is the equal of any theatrical production on the stage. "st. Elmo" mas entertained thousands and Wit eoubtiess be seen by hundreds of Pine Bluffians when 1t is shown her5 Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-15
PEST THEATRE MONDAY

The Million Dollar Mystery" LOW In 1t stwenty-first episode, reaches the greatest height in interest and excitement in this episode entitled The Documents in the Treasure Box" in which Florence finally sue ceeds in gaining possession of rha treasure box and has a chance to ex- anilhe the contents, if she will be allowed to do 50 without interruptioa Is unlikely as Brain is hard pressed now with tow such powerful foes as Jones and the secret agent from Rms sla and can be relied upon to make a. most desperate fight before h.. ej,es up. Also two-part Vitagraph "In the Land of Arcandda", featuring Lil- nan Walker, Rose E. Tapley and Chas. Kent. There is something strange and fascinating about this feature which will create mnch