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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
TENNESSEE POLITICAL
 FIGHT BEGINS TODAY

Nashville, May 25.-As a result of the selection tonight by the democratic state executive committee of John A. Tipton of Tipton county, for its rec ommendation as temporary chairman of the state judicial convention to- morrow morning, a fight on the floor of the convention is promised as the meeting is called to order.
 Mir. Tipton was selected by a combi- nation of forces of several candidates for governor against the supporters of Tom c. Rye, the leading candidates in number of instructed votes. The Rye forces tonight declared that as soon as the judicial convention begins they will make a fight on the right of the state committee to the tempor- ary organization of the convention. They will place in nomination for tenn porary chairman former Congressman Rice A. Pierce of Obion county.
 Though the convention tomorrow will select only a candidate for Vhe su- preme court the same delegates will hold the convention Wednesday, when the nominees for governor and rail- road commissioner will be selected. All contests will be threshed out by to- convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
HOUSE OF COMMONS PASSES THE IRISH
 HOME RULE BILL
Under Provisions of Parlia- ment Bill Is Now Law. Redmond Hopes the Ul-
 sterites Will Concur

London, May 25.-The Irish home rule bill passed it's third reading in the House of Commons today by major ity of IS. The vote was: For, s52. against. 274.
 Under the provisions of the Parlia- ment act the bill becomes law after this stage, as it had already twice passed through all it's stages in the House of Commons in two separate sessions
 On March 9 Premier Asquith told the house that before the bill became oper- ative poll would be taekn of the par liamentary electors of each county of Ulster to decide whether those counties should be excluded from the provisions of the Irish home rule bill for a period of six years from the first meeting of the new Irish Parliament If the ma- jorty of the voters were In favor of the scheme the counties woulc automatically be excluded for the prescribed period.
 John E. Redmond, the Irish nationa1- ist leader. in a statement tonight said the division'in the House of Commons is equivalent to the passage of the home rule bill into law and expresses the earnest nope that the Ulsterttes, who are genuinely nervous as to their posi- ton, will abandon unreasonable de- mands and enter into a conciliatory dis cussion with their fellow countrymen with regard to the points of the bill upon which they desire further safe guards"
 The nationalist leader declared that only two eventualities. both of them impossible. could prevent the bill from becoming a statute within a few weeks the first, that the parliamentary ses- sion would come to an abrupt end; the second, that the House of Commons should suddenly go mad and decide not to submit the bill for royal assent-both as absurd contingencies as the ssugges- tion that the King would withhold his assent.
 Mir. Redmond concludes with the statement that he sees no likelihood of an early general election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
TRIAL OF NAVAL
 STORES OFFICIALS
 IS CONTINUED

Savanpah. Ga. May 25.-The trial of the four officials of the defunct Amer ican Naval Stores company, charged with conspiring to monopolize the na- val stores trade in violation of the fed eral laws. today was continued until tomorrow.
 Counsel for the defendants asked the continuance on account of the delay in arriving of several witnesses The attorneys for the government and Fed erai Judge Sheppard then adjourned the case.
 Approximately 50 witnesses are here to testify for the government. The four defendants, E. s. Nash, $. r. Shot ter. Carl Moler and J. F. c. Myers, were convicted at the previous trial, the United States supreme court setting aside the verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
SCORE OF SHOTS
 FIRED AT BIRDMAN

Vera Cruz, May a5.-The official re- port of the shooting from the Mex &ican outposts at a hydro-aeroplane in which Lieut.. Patrick Bellinger of the naval aviation corps was making his daily practice flight yesterday, indf- cates that score of shots were fired
 Brigadier General Funston is not in clined to take the matter seriously. He planes 1t on irresponsible or drunken rurales.
 Nothing but serious attempt al driving in our outposts. started by home big official, would lead us to return the fire" said General Fun Pton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Mexican land problems may be
 solved by mediators.
 Rice indicted by grand jury Governor calls special election. Morgan denies Mellen charges. 2-Phillips named chief at Anniston. S-Trade commission receives para
 doxical matter. 4-Editoria1 comment. 5-shake-up at police station follows
 killing.
 Chamber of Commerce at barbecue
 today.
 Large number of cases disposed of. Frisco surgeons in session here. 6-Society. T--Sports. s-Harding dinner at Southern club most enjoyable. o-Mediators work causes feeling of
 cheer 11--Markets. .ss l2-Heads of seven district schools
 elected. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
FRANKS COUNSEL EXPECTED
 TO MAKE SD APPEAL TODAY
Is Last Day On Which Action for New Hearing Can Be Taken Further Investigation by Grand Jury Postponed Indef
 intely-Burns License Revoked

for the convicted factory superintendenr
 was indefinitely postponed late today.
 State officials announced that the action was taken on account of the pressure Of other work in connection with the noted
 case.
 The city council late today revoked the
 license 10 operate in Atlanta of C. E.
 Sears local representative of the detec-
 tive agency of which William ]. Burns ia
 the head and which has been prominently connected with efforts to obtain new trial for Frank IL was allesed the Burma operative had violated the rules governing outside detectiveY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
SAM BERT COKER IS
 DROWNED IN ALABAMA
Funeral of Son of Mrs. J. B. C0kel Conducted in Montgomery Mon-
 day Morning

Montgomery, May 25.-(Special 1.-The funeral of Sam Bert Colser. the 15-year- old son of Mrs. ]. B. Coker, of this city, who was drowned while swimming in the Alabama river yesterday was held from the residence at clock this afternoon.
 Young Coker went in swimming with companion. and the position of the body when it was recovered show that he had had an attack of the cramps.
 The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Charles A. Williams. pastor of the Perry Street Methodist church.. and interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
SUITS AGAINST TITANIC OWNERS OF LITTLE VALUE
Supreme Court Decision Limits Liability Of Company to Sal wage From Wreck and Passenger and Freight Money Credited for the Voyage

The total claims against the company have reached $13,000.0O0
 The court held that where lone ship is wrecked the law of the country in which suit is brought governs the limita- tions of liability. In tne briefs in the case, it was stated that under British law the liability of the owner of the Titanic will be about $3.00O.000. If it Is found that the wreck occurred without the fault or knowledge of the owner and unlimited if it occur ed with It's fault or knowledge. The presence of J. Burke Ismay. managing direc<or, on the Titanic at the time of the wreck compllcates this question.
 Justice McKenna dissentsd. holding thu British law should apply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
MONTGOMERY TO HAVE
 CHAUTAUQUA IN 1915

Montgomery, May 25--(Special.D Announcement is made that Redpath's 8 chautauaua, which is filling an engage ment here at this time will return to Montgomery in 1915 under the aus pices of the Young Mems Christian as- sociation Already 900 season tickets for 1915 have been sold.
 The chautauqua is being held this year under the auspices of the r. Al c. A and that organization feels much encouraged at the support which has been given the enterprise by the peo- pie of Montgomery. A larger success Is assured for next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26

Washington. May @.-Because the Ti- |anic struck an iceberg rather than an- pther British ship the supreme court to- lay held that the owner. the oceanic
 bteam Navigation company. was entitled |o have its liability for loss of life and property in suits brought in American |ourts limited in accordance with Ameri- Ian maritime laws. This means that |hose who sue in American courts will get firtually nothing. the law limiting lia- $ilities to salvage from the wreck and he passenser and freight money collect-
 for ths voyage. about Ai.eoo in aii'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
BRADLEY TO BE
 BURIED TODAY

Washington May 25.-The body of the late Senator Bradley of Kentucky was taken from here late today for burial at Frankfort tomorrow. ~oth houses of Congress adjourned as a mark of respect. resolutions we're introduced and eulogies spoken.
 The funeral party included Senators James, Galinger. Warren, Smoot, Over man, Shively. Root, Kc-n, Maritime. Poin- dexter, OGorman, Fall smith of Ari- zona, Hughes, all the Kentucky dele gation of the House except Representa- tive Powers, and Representatives Austin. Kahn. Green. Smith of Michigan, Switzer and Johnson of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26

Atlanta. May 25.-An appeal to the su- preme court of Georgia for a new trial for Leo M- Frank on the charge of hay ing murdered 14-year-old Mary Phagan, Is expected to be made here tomorrow It will be the last day on which the action, based upon the superior courts recent denial of the extraordinary motion for la new hearing, can be taken.
 Further investigation by the Fulton county grand jury here of the charges of bribery. coercion and perjury in con- nection with efforts to obtain a new trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, May 25.-Senate Met at Il a. m. and adjourned at 1l.01 until Il a. m. Tuesday out of respect for the memory of late Senator Bradley of Kentucky.
 House: Met at II a. m
 Resumed debate on Clayton omni- bus trust bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
INGRAM NEW COACH
 FOR MUDDY ELEVEN

Annapolis. Md May 25.-Announcement was made today to the effect that Lleu- tenant Jonas Ingram. now on duty with the Atlantic fleet in Mexican waters, will be head coach of the navy football team next fall, subject to approval by the navy department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
c w. Posts Will Filed

WashingtOn, NAY 2o.-Ihe VIII or Charles W. Post Of Battle Creek. Mich, who died at santa Barbara, Cal, on May .. filed here today for probate, leaves the bulk of an estate estimated at $20.- 0Oo.000 to the widow. Mrs Leila Y Post. and . daughter. Marjorie Post Closs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Stranded Steamer Afloat

Galveston, Tex. May 25.--rhe steamship Atlantis. which went aground on the Mex. ican coast north of Tampco last week while taking d large number of passcn- gers to that port. is afloat and under tow of the Mobile. according to a wireless re- port received here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
THREE LUMBER
 YARDS BURNING

Cleveland O., May 25.--Three large lum- Der yards and other buildings on the flats near the Central viaduct are burn ing. The fire Is spreading. The loss prob ably will be close to $l.OW.O0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
; MExlcAN MINERS KILLED

Mexico City. May 25.-While heavy piece of machinery was be- ing lowered into a shaft at the Santa Gertrudis mine at Pachuca today, 1t fell. killing g Mexican miners. Several mine bosses were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Henry Samson Dead

New York, May 25.-Henry Sansom. noted for his collection of old Chinese porcelains. died at his home here yester- day. The porcelains, gathered after years of work, recently were sold to Edgar Gorer for more than sl,000,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Friends Indignant at Charge

The friends of Rice are indignant at the charge and do not hesitate to state that it is the work of political enemies
 who are attempting to einbarrass him 1t is known now that when the case first came up the grand Jury heard the evidence and voted not to find a bill Later the matter was reopened at the request of some of the jurors the day of adjournment and on account or the change Of two men the indictment was found over the vigorous protest of six iurymen. It is stated on good authority that a list Of 30 witnesses were examined in regard to the recent race for the office of solicitor in this county and the testimony of Coleman was all that could be used as the basis of the charge.
 The news of the indictment has ere ated a sensation in Tuscaloosa and comes as the continuation of the re- cent race for county solicitor which caused considerable feeling in some quarters. Rice was the winner over E l.. Clark son by less than 200 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
Bankers Sign Bond


 The case has been set for trial at the next session of the circuit court, which eonvenes the latter part of June. Bond was fixed at Sl00 and was made promptly be hiee. His bond was signed by Frank s Moody, president of the First National bank George A. Searey president of the Merchants Bank. and s. r. Aston, pres dent of the City National bank
 According to information which has come out, the charge against Rice Is that he gaVe a man named Coleman $lo to work for him on election day. 1t came out at the hearing before the grand jury. according to reliable information, that Coleman had told Rice he favored his can ddaey. Rice then employed him to do work for him in one of the rural beats. It is reported that Coleman stated be- fore the grand jury that in addition to the work which ne had done for Rice prior to the election, which was not in violation of the law, he had done some on election day.
 Rice stated tonight that he did not care to make a formal statement In re- gard to the case at this time. But he expressed himself as being anxious and ready for the trial. He said there would not be any delay in having the case heard if he could prevent It. Rice stated that he was thoroughly familiar with the election law and knew that he had not in the slishtoEt degree vio- Hated IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-26
|Solicitor-Elect Indicted by Circuit Court Grand Jury
 on Serious Charge
BOND FIXED AT S1O0
 IS READILY MADE
Accused Denies Violation of Election Law and Friends Are lndig- nant-News Causes
 Sensation

Tuscaloosa, May e5.-6 -6speeial)-lames Rice, solicitor-elect of Tuscaloosa county, and one of the best known men in the court grand jury on charge of violat- ing the election laws in the recent pri- mary election and was placed under bond here at late hour this afternoon.
 The indictment was returned by the grand jury Saturday, but the papers were not served until today While there had been rumors that such action had been taken for the past two days, no official statement could be obtained until after the papers had been served
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
FLORENCE BENTLEY
LAID IN GRAVE
Former Classmates Acted AZ Pail
Bearers at the Funeral
Held at Noon.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, May 27.-Six OF her for
mer class mates, dressed In their
white high school graduation gowns,
bore the body OF twanty year old
Florence bentley to the hearss In
Downers Grove at noon today. while
a ccroner's jury was starting an In
vestigation into the death of the pref
ty cloak model, whose bruised body
was found in the woods Monday
night.
The same jury will return . ver-
dict in the death Of Reginald Barr,
young sweetheart of Miss Bentley,
who threw himself under train
yesterday after leaving note saying
that the girl died In his arms while
he was trying to kiss her.
Only the immediate family and a
few friends attended the funeral SER
vices at the Bentley home. Young
Barr will be buried tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
ILLINOIS ELKS
IN CONVENTION
Big Parade TO be Held Tomorrow
With Three Thousand Mem-
bers In Line.

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fUnited Press Leased wire Service-l
PEORIA, nl.. May " More than
900 Elks were in the city today when
Mayor Woodruff formally welcomed
the delegates to the eleventh annual
convention Of the Illinois Elks' asso-
citation. Three thousand more are
expected to be here by tomorrow af-
ternoon when the parade will be held.
Grand Exalted Ruler Leach, of New
York, is to lead the parade. DR.. L. r.
Lumpkin, OF Mat.oon, president, and
other state officers arrived last even
ing. The report Of .he credentials
occupied the session this
The executive committee
was to meet this afternoon. The con-
vention continues through Friday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
|LABOR|NG man
AND The CRyRCA.
Charge That z is No
Place for w 1g Man
in CF is
p Sad.
MILLIONS IL 1[' ARE MEMBERS
q
compromIss Plan for Reorganization
Of Board Of Home Missions i
Discussed by Pres
byterlans.
l
MILLIONS ARE MEMBERS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, May 27.-Dr. Edgar r.
Hill, member OF .he board OF home
missions Of the Presbyterian church,
today defended the church against the
general charge that 1t held no place
for the laboring man, In an address
before the Presbyterian general as
sembly. Within the past year, ten
million working men in the United
States, Ireland and Scotland have
been brought in touch with christian
ity through home mission work. DR..
Hill said. Some rich men, he said,
had even offered the criticism that
the church was devoting too much
time to the iaboring classes.
II. Is possible that we may lose
few thousands in contributions from
wealthy men, said he, "but we can
stand the loss of q few dollars, If We
are busy saving red blooded men,"
DR.. Hill urged more home mission
work in New York, Chicago and other
great industrial centers. particularly
among the foreign born population.
He told the assembly that while saw.
ing mans soul was In his opinion
more importan. than filling his stom-
ach, tha church should not lose sight
of the fact tnat poverty was one OF
the evils 1t must combat.
A compromise plan for reorganiza-
|tion of the board o. home missions
|ofered today by DIR. John Ross Stew
enson, OF Philadelphia, chairman Of
the standing committee on home mis-
sions. was adopted with little debate.
Its adoption ended q stin fight that
has been on since the assembly con-
.vened, over the administration OF
home mission affairs. Among other
provisions the new plan Of reorgan-
ization creates a home mission coun-
Gil in which each synod be represent
ed, the council to meet once a year to
outline home mission policies. Some
criticism has been fsveled on the old
board on the ground that eastern
churches controlled its policies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
Choice of Directors.

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.]
ST. LOUIS, May 27.-Members of
the St. Louis national banks which
have been allotted stock in the feder-
al reserve bank, have selected Walk
er Hill, president of the Merchants
American National bank, F. o. Watts,
president Of the Third National bank
and Murray Carleton, chairman OF
the board of the Carleton Ferguson
Dry Goods company as their choice
of directors of the reserve bank.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
TELLS STORY
OF COLORADO
Wives Of Two Miners Tell Of
Some of the Horrors of
the Civil War and
Coal Strike.

TITni.eI Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, May 27.-Graphtc
word pictures of the tsrrors OF the
Colorado strike war were painted to-
day for the United States commission
on Industrial relations, by wives OF
two miners.
Mrs. Pearl Jolly, who was under
tent colony and Mrs. Mary Hanna
Thomas, who helped remove the
bodies OF eleven women and children
from the burned tents after the fight
ing, were allowed to tell their stories.
Mrs. Jolly denied charges that the
miners were heavily armed. She said
the men had only forty rifles. the
others having been contiscated and
given to Baldwin-Feltz detectives and
the militia. She declared she had
been many times fired upon while
wearing Red Cross nurses uniform
and was once hit.
Mrs. Thomas declared that militia
m en- ruined dozens Of young girls"
during their stay at Ludlow.
John T. Taggart, president OF the
central body of the Building Trades
union Of greater New York was to be-
the first regular witness today. 9th
ers to be heard were Chas. F, Massey,
organizer for the structural iron work
ers and G. Freudenthal, secretary OF
the Steel and Masonry CONSTRUCTION
company.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE GO
TO RECEPTION FOR PATMONT

waukee minister, was to go before
the grand jury late this afternoon to
clear up details OF his story of abduc-
ton from here two months ago. De-
tectiy ss who returned here today
from Columbia, ILL.,, where Patmont
was found Saturday, were elated over
clue. they claimed to have found.
They are seeking to connect an auto
mobile found near Madison, Illinois,
with ths one probably used to carry
Patmont to Columbia.
A large fund Of money collected at
the reception last night was forward
ed today to Mrs. Patmont at Newark
N. J.. to bring her to her husband.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
WIFE'S STORY
TO GOVERNOR
Resulted in Quick Release Of
Husband From County Jail
Where She Had
Sent Him.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 27.-Mrs.
Max Smith. OF Chicago. Jewish wom-
an. at dawn today sat on the steps
OF the state capitol here, holding in
her arms three small children, the
oldest eleven years, the youngest
three, suffering with broken arm.
She had three dollars In her purse.
Her baby is near death in q Chicago
hospital. suffering with pneumonia.
Her husband is In the Cook county
Jail under years sentence for
adultery.
Mrs. Smith left Springfield ct noon
carrying a Communication Of her hus-
bands sentence and enough money
to keep her until her husband can get
employment and the party Of four
had dined at the executive mansion.
Arriving at his office at o'clock,
Governor Dunno heard the woman's
story first from watchmen who found
her huddled on the steps, and later
from her own trembling lips. She
pleaded for the pardon of her hus-
band whom she had arrested when
he showed infatuation for another
woman.
The governor convened the par
dons board and obtained instant ac-
ton. Governor Dunno also commut-
ed the sentence Of John Gregory,
serving an indeterminate sentence at
Joliet for robbery in Kane county,
and Clifford Haggard, serving an In
determinate sentence for robbery in
Fulton county. Both men have been
employed In .'honor" road CAMPS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
Elan Jury Completed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 27.-The
twelve married men comprising the
Jury to decide the fate Of Dr. VIM. T.
ELAN of St. Joseph for the killing
last November of w. Putnam Cramer,
Chicago travelling salesman, in tn
Baltimore hotel, were sworn IN late
yesterday afternoon. The unwritten
law will probably play a prominent
part in the case. Floyd Jacobs. pros
ecutor, will make the states opening
statement at o'clock this morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-27
WAS A HANDY LITTLE MAN
ABOUT OTHER WOMAN'S HOUSE

cording to dispositions filed by the
madame in her suit for divorce to-
day.
Around the house of Mrs. Katherine
E. Dean, named by Nine. Schumann-
Heink, Rapp wore an apron with the
grace of French maid, helped with
the dishes, fixed the stove and WELD
ed the can opener, according to the
deposition of Lillian Schmidt, who
describes herself as a nurse formerly
employed by Mrs Dean. While Rapp
wandered around In the apron. Mrs.
Dean addressed him as honey" and
"dear." the nurse dleposed,