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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
CHINESE SMUGGLING QUESTION UP TODAY
Industrial Relations Com mission Ends Philadelphia
 Investigation

Philadelphia, June 3O.-The United States commission on industrial relations con cluded its Philadelphia hearings today and adjourned to meet next Monday in Boston where it will inquire into the question of smuggling of Chinese to this country.
 During the eight days the commission sat here it examined employers who, in the aggregate, had tens of thousands of working people on their pay rolls. The commission also had before 1t labor lead- CTS who represented local, state or inter- national organizations.
 Much attention was paid by the commis- sion to the effectiveness of trade agree ments between employers and employees, other forms of collective bargaining and vocational schools, it is expected these subjects will reveive consideration by the commissioners when they draw up their recommendations to Congress next year.
 The final days sessions were confined to inquiring into the relations between the garment workers and their employ CTS, particularly to the six months strike Hast year. Two employers, the president, secretary of the Garment Manufacturers association of Philadelphia, gave their view of these relations which, they said, were amicable until outside union lead CTS interfered with employees and stirred up strike. Both said they had no ob- jections to unions if they had honest reasonable leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
WEST VIRGINIA NOW
 PROHIBITION STATE
Church Bells Toll at Mid night as Law Becomes
 Effective

Charleston, W. Va, June 30-With the tolling of church bells throughout the state West Virginia at midnight entered the column of prohibition states. The last day of licensed sale of intoxicants was beolouded by five sudden deaths. One man was murdered in a Charleston saloon and robbed of 90 cents.
 Mingo county had the bloodiest record, as four deaths occurred there. Henry Charlton and Henry Maynard, deputy constables attempted to arrest Hiram Prince, who had draw a revolver in a saloon at Naugatuck and in the shooting that followed Carlton was killed. Prince died later Aaron Meredty and Thomas Doran. miners, were cremated when their cabin at Rose Siding was burned to the ground. The men had laid in quantities of liquor and accidentally set fire to their ca bin.
 The Yost prohibition law, which be- came effective at midnight, closes 1200 saloons in 70 cities and towns, closes 12 breweries and one distillery; throws 5000 men out of employment; takes from the revenues of counties, towns and state al- most $1 100000. It is one of the most dras- tic prohibition measures ever put in ef- feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
BROOKSIDE WILL
 CELEBRATE FOURTH

The people of Brookside plan to outdo their neighbors in celebrating the Fourth of July and very attractive programme has been arranged. From 10 o'clock in the morning until late in the evening special attractions will follow close upon each other and everything is being done to insure the visitors a good time.
 The programme for the day follows:
 1O:12 a. m.-Republic Gun club in the morning will meet Brookside Dead Shots for 2OO0 score. All gunmen at large especially invited. Prize to win ming club.
 Il a. m-Free-for- 10o-yard dash; & prize to winner.
 Bicycle racing boys not over IS years; a gong bell to winner. II 80 a. m.-The baby, boy Sf best fea- lures, physique and neatness, presented your contesting.
 not over years, costly dress not con- sidered, beautiful little umbrella.
 12.00-For the prettiest horse to trap or single buggy will be given an R. H. whip without stringers. Horse and ve- hicle both considered.
 1:00-To the one showing the best or neatest kept auto, most gaudily decorated streamer of national colors.
 1:3O p. m.-Republic vs Brookside, base ball game.
 3:3O D. m.-Brookside vs. Republic, base ball game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
INTEREST IN REVIVAL
Large Attendance at Services at the
 Twenty-Seventh Street Baptist

The revival at the Twenty-seventf Street Baptist church conducted by Evan gelist T. o. Reese and Singer J. P Scholfield is growing in interest. Tho crowds are large and the interest good A number have professed faith and joined the church.
 Last night Evangelist Reese preached on "The Unpardonable Sin" or "The Sir Unto Death" He took as his text John 5-16 There is a sin unto death," he said. in beginning his sermon. There has been no little discussion among Bible scholars with reference to this sin. l have conviction that this sin has been committed by more people than we have an idea. A dying man said, T have known for 20 years that there was no hope for me- It is not profanity, drunkenness or murder. It Is speaking against the power of God, attributing divine power to tho devil. It is refusing to heed the call of God. It is a refusal-a definite refusal to accept the gospel invitation. It is let ting the last opportunity pass"
 The music led by Professor Scholfleld is an attractive feature of the meetings.
 The church is cooled by fans. There are services daily at 1030 a. m. and 8 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
CONSIDER EVIDENCE IN THEO LACY CASE Judge Gaston Will Render Decision Following
 Consideration

Montgomery, June 30.-(Special. )-Theo Lacy, convicted of embedding state con vict department funds, was the defendant this morning in a suit brought by the state in the city coypt of Montgomery for the recovery of s110,000, the amount he is alleged to have stolen from the state. When the case was called, he answered the states complaint by sub hitting to the court all the evidence in the criminal case, which resulted in his conviction and sentence of 10 years In prison for embezzlement.
 The former chief clerk of the convict department did not appear in person. His attorneys appeared for him and submitted to the court the couminous mass of evil dence in his former trial. Judge Gaston Gunter then announced that he would take the case under advisement and render decision when he had considered the evidence.
 When the case was called the state amended it's complaint by adding two counts, which charged Lacy with con verting to his own use S72,000 and in- cluded the SIP, GOO which Lacy packed in a pine box and took away with him when he disappeared in March. 1913. secure a judgment against Lacy for the amount of money he is alleged to have stolen. in order that the funds may be recovered should Lacy ever attempt to make use of any of the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
ID TRY ID |MPEACH
 CHAMBERS SHERIFF
Governor Orders Brickell to Begin Proceedings
 at Once

Montgomery, June 30.-(Special )-Upon charges of corruption in office. the coln- mission of offenses involving moral tur- pitude and for other illegal acts, the gov- ernor has instructed Attorney General Robert c. Brickell to begin Impeachment proceedings against Sheriff John W. Lane of Chambers county.
 The governors action followed the fil- ing with him yesterday of numerous charges against Sheriff Lane by promi- nent citizens of Chambers county. A delegation from Chambers visited the gov ernor and informed him of various ir- regular acts of the sheriff, charged him with having made arrests without war rants, that he released his prisoners only upon the payment of money, which 1t is alleged never reached the treasury and that he was guilty of other irreg- ularities
 One of the sheriff's accusers was an aged woman, whose son works in cot ton mill at LaFayette. She was required to pay the sheriff a sum of money In order to prevent the arrest or her young son. Another accuser was a negro, Who was also compelled to pay the sheriI money In support of the evidence or those who naO SuIIereu run aiie Shei III . irregularities "a number of prominent cit izens of Chambers county gave substan- tiatory testimony
 No action was taken by the governor against Sheriff Lane yesterday because that official requested a hearing, and the chief executive decided to defer any d' cision in the case until he had heard the Chambers official.
 Sheriff Lane appeared before the gov ernor today and had with him dozen or more character witnesses. The gov ernor heard them for an hour or more, and following the conference wrote let ter to the attorney general instructing him to institute impeachment proceed ings. The governors letter follows: You are hereby instructed to begin im- peachment proceedings against John w. Lane, sheriff of Chambers county, upon the charges of corruption in office, the commission of offenses involving moral turpitude while in office and the com l mission of offenses involving moral tur- pitude under color of his office The attorney general will institute pro- ceedings immediately. and will present the case to the supreme court within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Deaths and Funerals
Thomas J. Boggan

Funeral services over the remains of Thomas J. Boggan, aged 4S years, well known citizen and business man who died Monday afternoon at his late resi- dence. 7o3 South Eighteenth street, were conducted yesterday afternoon at 1 O clock from the residence. Services were also conducted at Our Lady of Sorrows church. Avenue F and Fourteenth street, and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
 The deceased had been in i'll health for some little time and about two weeks ago suffered the loss of his wife-the shock of which proved too great a strain on his weakened vitality and he succumbed Monday afternoon to an attack of heart failure. MT. Boggan had been resident of Birmingham since early manhood and was long engaged in the grocery business. He is survived by five small children. the oldest of whom Is 8 years of age. Other survivors are: Mrs. Norah Boggan, his mother; two brothers, James ]. Boggan of Birmingham and Peter A. Boggan of Springfield, O.; three sisters, Mrs. J. l., Dillon of Birmingham, Mrs. E. r. Riley of Muscogee, Okla, and Mrs. George T. Lake of Laredo, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
INSURANCE CASE IN
 COURT OF APPEALS
Foreign Insurance Companies Must Pay State 2 Per Cent on Premiums Collected in State

Montgomery, June 30.-(Special)-Fo eign insurance companies doing business in Alabama must pay the state ? per cent on all premiums collected in the state, but remtted directly to home of- fices by purchasers, according to the court of appeals, which has refused to grant an application for rehearing in the case of Cyrus B. Brown. secretary of, state. against the Pittsburg Life and Trust company.
 MT. Brown sued the Pittsburg com pany in the Montgomery city court but lost. The court of appeals reversed tha lower court, and the life insurance com pany applied for rehearing. The con tention of the company Is that premiums remtted to home offices are not subject to tax.
 It is expected that the case will be car- ried to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01

The campaign to raise s5OOo for the childrens hospital begins today. A mem Der of canvassing committee in the work in question said:
 Never have the people of Birmingham turned deaf ear to the cry of their fellow man when human life was at stake. All humanity is indeed akin when the necessity arises to put forth an effort to stay the hand of death.
 Right now in the city of Birming- ham there Is going on a silent but tre- mendous battle to save the lives of num- berless little ones who, brought into this world from no choice of their own, find little provision for their care and sus- tenance.
 ''The charity that grasps the chance to keep in these tiny. frail bodies the di- vine spark that the Creator of us all has placed there, is worthy the support of the city of Birmingham. A little band of self-sacrificing women, through the agency of the Children's hospital is now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
ASKS INVESTIGATION
 .0F W. p. TERMINAL
Representative Townsend Says Roads Financial Sys-
 tenn a Tale of Trickery

Washington. June 30.-Representative Townsend of New Jersey offered a reso- luton today in the House making start ling charges regarding financial affairs of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Rail- way company and asking an interstate commerce commission Investigation of the companys business.
 Representative Townsend asked the In vestigation with view to ascertaining what physical properties and franchises the company has acquired by purchase or otherwise since its organization in 1904.
 In a speech he declared that mo other story of high finance, as the alleged facts are presented to me, sets forth such a tangled tale of trickery, shifty dealing repudiation. denunciation of spoil ation as this.
 He said his purpose in bringing the matter before Congress was first. that such investigation may lead to retribution in part at least to investors, to punish ment of the looters. to re-establishment of this corporation on sound, healthy and honest basis, and 10 rid Wall street of one of the scandals which has brought hundreds of reputable financlers Into un- deserved rebuke.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01

engaged in doing one of the noblest works that will be found in the list of our city's numerous Christian charities.
 From a small beginning this work has grown until it is taxing the capacity of the institution to care for the suffer ing little ones that are brought to it's doors.
 "The money to carry on this enter prise has to be provided by the good peo- pie of the city. who must either admit that they are not equal to the task or they must answer this call for help.
 "A campaign to raise $5000 for the Chil- dren's hospital will be this week launched under the direcion of a committee com posed of the following: E. M. Tutwiler, J. W. Mcqueen, D. NJ Drennen, the Rev. M. s. Barnwell and J. w. Donnelly.
 Tt is proposed to have 15 committees of three persons each to call on the cit izens of Birmingham and In a few hours lay before the people the urgent need of the case.
 With only one months supply of money in it's treasury. the hospital will have to be closed unless funds are pro- yided to meet the daily expense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Camel and Egyptian Figure in Case in
 the Supreme Court

Montgomery. June So.-(Speeial.) IA case came up In the civil division of the Mont gomery city court today in which an Egyptian and camel played conspicuous parts. l Benyaker brought his camel to Montgomery from Florida in order that it might participate In the Shrlners' parade on the day Alcazar temple was admitted to Shrinedom. The Egyptian paid the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company s23 freight on the animal, but was later charged by the company SEQ. He refused to pay and the railroad company attached the camel
 Attorneys for MT. Benyaker attempted to have the case thrown out of court on the ground that the railroad had re- fused to comply with certain legal re quirements.
 Judge Gunter. before whom the case was tried, took the case under advise ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Father Is Arrested
 Charged With Sons
 Death in Autauga

Prattville. June so.-tspecial)--J. T. Nichols followed the body of his son. Thomas, r years old, to the cemetery Monday afternoon and the sheriff imme= dlately after the funeral arrested the father charged with the death of his son.
 this city it appears Nichols had some trouble with negro farm laborer on the farm and drew his pistol to shoot the negro and the son intervened and was Just in time to catch the ball from the pistol. The ball took effect in the face and the young man died almost in- stantly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
James Camp 7

Selma. June 30-(Special. )-James Camp who for some years past has held the office of station agent on the Southern railway at Massilon, died at a local in- firmary this morning after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever The decease was well known throughout this section of the state and leaves a widow and several children. The remains were carried to Massilon during the afternoon where the interment will be made Wednesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
TWO MORE STEAMER
 VICTIMS RECOVERED

Rimouski. Que, June so.-Two more bodies have been recovered by divers from the sunken hull of the steamship Elm press of Ireland. One was the body of man aged about 30, the other of a little girl about seven years old. Both bodies will be buried here.
 The Canadian Pacific railroad has pur- chased plot of land near Father Point as cemetery for unidentified dead that hereafter may be recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Baldwin Good Roads
 Association Formed

Bay Minette, June 30.-(Speciai) The organization of the Baldwin County Good Roads association which was started by the enthusiasts of this county several weeks ago. was com pleted when the same body. with many others added, met at Foley Monday for that purpose. The meeting Is reported as being very enthusiastic from be- ginning to end and much good Is said to have been done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Homer Baisden

Greenville, June So-(Special.) )-Homer Baisden died suddenly at his home here last night about 12:15. On yesterday he was in best of health and retired in the same condition but about 12 o'clock was taken i'll and died of acute Indigestion MT. Baisden was a prominent planter, and was connected with the A. G. Wink Ter Mercantile company.
 He is survived by his widow, one son. Benjamin Baisden; his father and mother. MT. and Mrs. z. T. Baisden of Green- vile; sister, Mrs. Hughy. and one brother, Zack Baisden, Pensacola, Fla, and another brother. Claude Baisden, of Pollard, and another sister. Mrs. John son, of Florida.
 Funeral services were held at the resi- renee Tuesday afternoon, and interment was made in Hine Creek cemetery. The Rev. B. c. Glenn of the Methodist church conducted the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
AT THE PRESS CLUB

Among out-of-town visitors registered at the Birmingham Newspaper club yes terday were: Alfred Lee, Anniston; R. A. Sledge, Denton, Tex; w. A. Weaver, Oneonta; s. w. Colta, Montgomery; c. K. Greer Rocklan Clyde Brtton, Rocklan; MT. Billy Billings, Macon, Ga.; Thomas w. Coleman, Jr., Anniston: J. Ross Hama han. Charleston; J. A. Horby, Charleston; l.. s. Tower, Americus, Ga.; John s. Cole man, Jasper; Frederick M. Lenaw, Phil adelphia; W. D. Johnston, Boligee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
LITTLE ROCK BANK
 IS FOUND SOLVENT

Washington. June s0.-An examiners re- port today to the Comptrollenof the Cur rency announced that it would not be necessary to appoint a receiver for the National bank at Little Rock, Ark. as 1t had been found solvent, although capi- tai is impaired. Several banks have of fered to take over the institution and these offers are now being considered by the treasury department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
TilfOrd Pepram

Uniontown, June 30.-(Special. )--Fu- neral services over the remains of I'll ford Pegram occurred from the resi- dence of his mother in Jaw, Mrs. B. Brumm, on Washington street. on Thursday at 10:S0 o'clock. the Rev J. D. James, pastor of the Presbyte- r:an church. officiating. Interment was made in Rosemont cemetery. The fol- lowing young men were pailbearers: Messrs. s. Finnigan. c. Morgan, c. 6pidle. A. Crews. J. Munnier. George Mackey.
 MT. Pegram died at m infirmary in Selma on Sunday morning from ty- phoid fever. He was born in vicksburg. Miss. and moved to Uniontown eight years ago. On the tenth of June he was married to Miss Bessie Brum and few days after his marriage he was taken i'll with fever. He was ga years of age
 Besides his young bride he leaves Q mother. Mrs. Lon Pegram. and a sis ter, Miss Louise Pegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Cary~GoIson

Selma. June 30.-(Special.)--Cary Golson, aged 2l, son of Fletcher Golson, of Null berry, Autauga county, died at a local infirmary this morning after a short ill., ness. The decease was brought to Selma yesterday from his home suffering with fever, but during the night the decease took sudden change for the worse and death resulted this morning. The re- mains were carried to Autauga county this afternoon for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Rev. Henry l., A. Flick

News has been received of the death of the Rev. Henry l.. A. Flick, rector of St. James church of Independence, Ia., last Saturday night. The body was taken to New York Sunday for interment in the family plot. The Rev. MT. Flick Is survived by his widow, who Is a sister of Miss Ella M. Rolf of Birmingham. Miss Rolf is at present with her sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Mrs. K. ID. Cross

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. R. D. Cross. aged 56 years, who died Monday afternoon at the family residence, Twenty-fourth street and Twenty-first avenue, north. were con- ducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the Twenty-first Avenue Metho- dist church. Interment followed in For est Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Tresca Is Acquitted

Paterson, N. J., June S0.-Carlo Tresoa, the Industrial Workers of the World lead CT. placed on trial here again today after the disagreement of the first jury on a charge of melting listeners to assault silk mill owners fin a speech delivered during the silk workers strike in 1913, was acquitted tonight,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
George P. Maxwell. Jr.

The remains of George P. Maxwell, Jr.. the 13-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. George P. Maxwell, who died Monday afternoon, were sent to Ocean Springs yesterday afternoon by the Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
SIR FRANCIS CAMPBELL IS DEAD IN LONDON

London. June S0.-Sir Francis J. Camp bell, who was principal of tho Royal Nor maj College and Academy of Music for the Blind from 1872 to 1s12 and who whs knighted by the King in 1909, died today. Francis J. Campbell was born near Winchesterf Franklin county, Tennessee, October 9, 1892, He was educated at the School for the Blind in Tennessee and at the University of Tennessee. He studied music at the Boston conservatory and at Leipsic From 1858 to 1869 he was asso- ciated with Dr. s. G. Howe as resident superintendent and musical director at the Perkir- Institution for the Blind in Boston. Together with the late pr, T, R. Armitage and the late Duke of West minister he established the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind In London in 1871,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
William R. Adams

The remains of William R. Adams. aged
 70 years, who died last Saturday aft
 ernoon, were sent to Montgomery yes terday afternoon for interment by Lige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01
Mrs. Jerry Gitz

Gadsden, June -(special. .)--Mrs, Jerry
 6itz died yesterday evening at her home on Lookout Mountain of stomach trouble,
 The funeral was held this afternoon, tfa burial being in Forest cemetery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-01

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The day book., 1914-09-25

Washington.-Pres. Wilson placed
stamp OF approval on action of SeC'y
McAdOO in refusing further credit to
banks that hoard reserves.