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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
PrOgressives Plan
 Louisiana Campaign

New Orleans. June 1S-Louisiana progressiyes organized here today and tonight at a meeting launched their fall campaign. In the keynote speech by John M. Parker. selected today as chairman of the state convention, he declared that the fight in Louisiana would be waged on the principle that the present administrators foreign policy was not decisive and that the new tariff had worked hardships on Louisiana Stress was laid by the dif- ferent speakers on the fact that sev- eral men formerly well known in dem ocratic ranks in Louisiana, including m members of the present legislature, had announced within the last few days that they would affiliate with the pro- gressives.
 The large theatre, where the meet ing tonight took place, was comfortably filled.
 While declarations of speakers that the new tariff had injured the sugar planters of Louisiana was met with ap- plause apparently the audience was stirred to greater demonstrations by declara tions that the Wilson adminis- trations Mexican policy was not as forceful as the speakers said 1t should be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
NORwOOD REVIVAL
J. B. Wadsworth Will Speak At Mems Meeting Sunday
 Afternoon

The cooler weather brought increased attendance at the revival being con- ducted at the Norwood Methodist church by the Rev. J. o. Hanes con- ference evangelist, and Professor Wal termeyer, his singer. Last night Mir Hanes preached on Cleansing Through the Blood of Jesus" He stressed the point that no matter how low a man might fall that the sacrifice of the Savior was sufficient to redeem him and make him new man.
 It was announced last night that J. B. Wadsworth of Gadsden, one of the best known lay workers in the state, would address the mems meeting to be held at the church next Sunday after noon at o'clock There will be a spe- cial service for children and young people tomorrow morning. There are daily services at s a. m. and s o'clock D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ELKs TO HAVE PICNIC
Will Go to Cook Springs July 25 On
 First Outing

Arrangements have been completed for the first annual outing and picnic of Birmingham lodge. No. 79, Benevo- lent Protective Orders of Elks to be held at Cook Springs Thursday, June 25. Among the amusements provided will be dancing. boating. bathing and fishing At 6 o'clock a chicken-spa ghetti dinner will be served a la Pete Serio, who Is said to be the best chet in the district in preparing this class of dishes.
 The outing is for the members of the order, their families and friends and the committee in charge is planning te make 1t a most enjoyable affair. A special train will be provided which will leave the Terminal station at o'clock. and will leave Cook Springs al Il o'clock for Birmingham. Further information can be obtained from Guy B. White, chairman of the entertain ment committee who can be found at Saks clothing store on First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
DAMAGE
 SUIT IS RESUMED

Hartford. Conn, June 1s.-The hear ing of the $50.0O0 damage suit of Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis Holman of Waterville, Me, against her former husband Prof Cranston Brenton, and Drs. Paul Waterman and o. c. Smith, was re- stunned today in federal court
 Dr. Waterman said that in his opin- ion, Mrs. Holman, while confined in the Brattleboro. Vt, retreat for insane. sui fered from abnormal mental disorders and there was strong presumption that she was a moral imbecile. He predi- cated his opinion of September 3. 1913. that she was insane, Dr. Waterman said:
 "I found a woman whose sense of truthfulness was markedly defective. whose sense of shame was markedly defective. whose sense of duty to hus- band. mother. her child and piety was defective,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit courts:
 Francisco Railroad company; $290O claimed for alleged personal injuries
 vongey Brody vs Realty Construction company; $1OoO damages claimed for al- legged personal injuries.
 James w. Fleming vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; s10OC damages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 Mary Damora pro ami vs. Sam Sicola; 960O0 damages claimed for an alleged as- sault and battery.
 John H. Cole vs. Louisville and Nash vilel Railroad company; $26c0 damages claimed for alleged insulting remarks by conductor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Severe Cross Exa imitation
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND GREENVILLE
Masons Elect Officers-Showers Fall Throughout County-Chautau-
 qua Closes

Greenville, June 1S.-(Special )-At re- cent meeting of the Eureka lodge. A. F. and A. M., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. w. Perrl, w. NJ. E. F. Ewing, S. w. c. l.. Perry, J. w; Sig Long. treasurer; w. T. Dunk lin, secretary; Dan Blalock, S. D.; George Bedford, J. D.; R. S. Lee, tiler.
 Rains are being reported in every sec ton of Butler county. The crops are now in excellent condition and farmers and merchants are very optimistic aver the prospects.
 The Greenvlle Chautauqua closed its year in Greenville last night with the presentation of the opera, "The Mikado, by the Oxford Grand Opera company. This was some of the finest and most en- joyable music ever heard in Greenville. pr. Robert Parker Miles delivered his lecture, Candle Tips yesterday after noon, and he was thoroughly enjoyed. Other than the lecture of Dr. Miles the Oxford company gave a musical pro- gramme. Plans have already been com menced for holding chautauqua In 1915.
 The store being occupied by Keller Bros. in East Greenvlle will be completely re- modelled. Among the Improvements Is a solid plate glass front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

clear up the murder, all efforts were bent on identifying the dead man. Detective Darnell had already decided from a thor ough investigation of the city directory that Moses Houlihan was the dead man when Warner & Smiley's notified him early this morning that man named Edward McFarlane. who lived at 25Sl Avenue F, had positively Identified the body as that of Moses Houlihan a young machinist employed by Queen and Cres- cent shops. The identification came at 30 o'clock this morning.
 Moses Houlihan was about g years of age and was the son of Patrick Houli- ham, one of the oldest employees of the Southern railroad shops. The elder Houli- han was told of the death of his son about 2:30 o'clock this morning by Detec- tive Sergeant Darnell
 The killing of Houlhan is thought by the detectives to be rather more mysteri- ous than the killing of Joe Rrookins last Monday night which is still uncleared. As in the murder of last night there is not a single clue outside of glass jug which was found dozen feet away from the body of Houlihan full to the brim with beer It is not thought by the police that the jug of beer was the property of Houlihan, but rather that it was the jug of beer of some negro who held up Houlihan and then shot him.
 Detective Sergeant S. H. Darnell was on the scene of two murders last night and said that he was growing desperate, while the coroner declared that he ex- pected to give up sleeping altogether if the killings continued. He will investi- gate the Houlihan murder this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Turkish Naval Officers Prepare for Possible
 Struggle With Greece

London, June 1S.-Turkish naval of ficers have arrived in England on a mission for the purchase of coal and transport vessels in preparation for a possible war between Turkey and Greece
 The Graceo- Turkish situation. how ever, has improved. Turkey has re- piled in a conciliatory spirit to the Greek note. demanding that the per secution of Greek residents of Asia Minor cease and insisting upon repar- ation for injuries already inflicted. she has further invited the powers to send agents to Asia Minor to make a thorough investigation of the Greek all legations.
 Germany alreday has agreed to this proposal and in the meantime a court martial at smyrna has sentenced 47 persons to terms of Imprisonment, varying from three to five years, for pillaging the Greeks and has dismissed several officials responsible for the dis orders.
 The Turkish reply has not been published. but it is understood that it contends that it was the forced emil grafton in a body of the Mussulmans of Macedonia which provoked reprisals in Asia Minor, and expresses the re- grets of the porte at these disorders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
SCIENTIFIC
 DISCOVERY
\ Vegetable Element That is Rapidly Doing Away With
 the Use of Calomel

Gum Drug O., srd Ave and 2oth st. and Gunn's Pharmacy are among tho Hrst progressive concerns to offer fol sale the new system of medicine that is tast supplanting the use of old fashioned calomel as a liver medicine,
 Nearly everyone knows how easily the liver becomes sluggish in this eli mate and how this sluggishness effects not only all the other physical organs but the mind as we'll.
 xthe signal towers of this dread con dition, which some call malaria are coated tongue. lack of energy, dull |eyes, constipation. sallow complexion. Taken with regularity this proven scientific liquid vegetable medicine iu |the form of Carswe1I's Llver-Aid will |prevent or promptly relieve all liver On sale under money return .xuaran- |tee by 0unn Drug Co.. Srd Ave. and 1Oth 4ta en4 0uun's Pharmacy.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

The shooting of Houlihan was re- ported to the police about Il o'clock Detective Sergeant S. H. Darnell with Detectives Jones and Propst went at once to the scene. They found young white man lying near the mid 1le of the street shot through the mouth and the body still warm. The bullet, which was of heavy caliber, nad penetrated the head and came out in the back of the neck, causing almost instant death.
 Some railroad employees employed In the Seaboard yards nearby found the body of Houlihan and notified the police and Coroner Charles l.. Spain. The coroner notified Warner x Smiley's to come and get the body At the time Houlihan was unknown as no means of identification could be found on his clothes. He had no money on his person, but was well dressed in a neat blue serge suit and wore a straw hat of the sailor type which had the initials M. H., on the hatband Two buttons in the lapel of his coat-one q Queen and Crescent safety first but ton and the other the emblem of the In- ternational Federation of Machnists-ap- prised the detectives that he was quite probably a machinist and was employed by the Alabama Great Southern rail- road.
 As on the scene of the killing nothing could be found by the officers that would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
GILMORE CRITICIZES
 ORGANIZED BALL

Chicago. June 1S-James A. Gilmore president of the Federal baseball league, came to the defense of that league and baseball players in general today in response to the statement of B. B. Johnson, head of the American league. that money greed may become the curse of baseball.
 "The public realizes,' said Gilmore that for more than 20 years organ ized baseball has held it's players in state of peonage while the club own CTS have amassed large fortunes. Nat urally they resent competition and il hurts them to be obliged to give some of the men who earn the money part Of the large profits"
 MT. Gilmore pointed to the case of Modecai Brown as an example of what he termed the iniquity of the reserve clause contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
NO TRACE OF TYPHOID
 GERMS IN MARION
Thorough Inspection of Town Will Be Made to Locate Source
 of Germs

Marion, June 1S.-(Special.)-A report of the chemical analysis of Marion city water has been received by Dr. c. B. Robinson, county health officer and no traces of typhoid germs are to be found. The city authorities are making an i'm spection of business houses. especially those who handle foodstuffs. and in a few days an inspection of residence lots will be made. Mayor Tubbs is being as- sisted by the health officer in an effort to locate the cause of sickness here. The house fly, which is found in count less numbers in the business section, is regarded as the cause for some sickness. The Perry County Cooperative Farm association is being formed today to en- courage the growing and marketing of food products
 J. B. Grantham Is planning to add three acres of surface irrigation to his truck farm located within the town; this will be put In under government supervision.
 Indications are the cotton boil weevil has reached Marion in numbers. Dr..
 
 center of town, and many squares were found punctured. and the weevil grub was found in a state of incubation. Per- sons who are familiar with the weevil say we have the genuine article.
 Hallstorms did considerable damage near the Cahaba ricver. Cotton and corn was stripped of it's foliage.
 Mrs. Council Bryant Wooten has issued invitations to the marriage of her daugh- ter Kathleen, to Lemuel w. crenshaw of Montgomery, the wedding to take place Thursday morning, June 25.
 The marriage of Fred G. England and Miss Jamie Dobynes occurred Sunday, the Rev J. c. James performing the ceremony
 Miss Helen Strudwick of Demopolis and Miss Julia Reynolds of Uniontown, have been selected al teachers in the public school to succeed Miss White and Miss Love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
TENNESSEE MEN
 FIGHT OVER POLITICS

sage from Paris, Tenn, says that in an encounter this forenoon between John R. Rison, former grand master of the Ma sons of Tennessee, proprietor of a news paper. banker and clerk of Henry county, and w. F. Weldon. representative of Henry county and candidate for re-elec- tion, the latter was shot and wounded, while Rison suffered blows on the head from a cane. The trouble occurred in the master and clerks office, arising over the matter of the publication of Well don's announcement in Rison's news paper
 Weldon's wound in the shoulder is de- scribed as not serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
NEGRO MAN FOUND STABBED TO DEATH

Jerry Ramage, a negro, who lives at No. Dobbins quarters. was stabbed through the heart about 10 o'clock last nue r, and almost instantly killed He was left by his murderer lying dead in the street, where he was later found by negro boys. who notified James Seles- by. who in turn called the police.
 There were no eyewitnesses to the kill. ing and nothing was found on the negro other than a few papers which identified him. There was also a glass jug, half full of beer near the body.
 The remains of the dead negro were removed to the morgue and Coroner Charles L. Spain will conduct an investi- gation this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
BADHAM CHILD IS 7 SEVERELY BURNED
able to Tell How Serious Burns Will Prove

Little Helen Badham, the 1S-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Bad ham, was severely burned yesterday morning about 10 o'clock by hot water The water was being heated in an cleo tric heater and in some manner the child got to it and overturned the ves- sel.
 She was burned on the right side and right arm severely, although it was thought last night that the burns were not deep. Her general condition was re- ported good last night but they are yet unable to tell now serious the accident will prove. She was attended by Dr. Hardee Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Moses Houhan Dead With Bullet Through Neck at Thirty second Street Between Avenues and E-No Clue to Slayer-Some Hours Before Police Are
 Able to Identify Dead Man

Moses Houhan, young machinst employed at the shops the Alabama Great Southern railroad shot and almost instantly killed about 1030 o'clock last night Thirty street. between Avenue and Avenue F. while his to his fathers at 313 Avenue G. The killing of Houhan marks the mysterious assassination of the week. there and there witnesses of the shooting of Houl han last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
SAYS CANAL OPENING
 WILL MEAN BILLIONS TO THE UNITED STATES

Cape May, June 1s.="The opening of the Panama canal will mean s2,O00,- 000,o00 more business each year for the United States" declared o. P. Austin, formerly of the federal department of commerce, in an address today before the convention of the Maryland Bank CTS association.
 By using the canal, he said eastern shippers will save thousands of miles to ports in China, the Philippines, Aus tralia and New Zealand, and will be nearer them than is London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Takes Group Policy on Employees

The R. D. Burnett Cigar company has taken out a group policy on its employees with the Equitable Life As surance society through S. s. Car penter, special agent of that company. After a careful investigation of the proposition MT. Burnett indorsed it and said that he felt that this kind of in- surance not only binds our employees more closely to us, but it gives them a feeling of relief to know that their families will no suffer from the want of ready money should they be taken away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
STEPS TO ORGANIZE
 INDEPENDENT UNION

Butte. Mont, June 1S.--Members in revolt against the Western Federation of Miners, the local union and the na- tional organization, took first steps to- day to organize an entirely independ- ent union.
 The executive committee of insurgents who controlled today's meeting report ed to the insurgent miners that the card system which prevailed at the mines had been voted out of existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
MASS MEETING FOR
 THE TRAVELLING MEN

The men who travel out of Bir- mingham will hold mass meeting in the Young Mems Christian association auditorium Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Every man who travels out of Birmingham Is requested to be pres ent The speakers for this occasion will be B. F. Wfll<erson, W. R. Hylliard and H. F. Latimer. Each will make an ad- dress of 10 minutes length.
 In addition to the addresses there will be special music. While this meet ing is of special interest to travelling men it is free to all other men who desire to be present. 1t will begin promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Private Ship In Canal

Panama. June 1S.-The first private owned ship entered the Panama canal, which heretofore had been sacred to government craft, when the Santa Clara of the Pacific-Atlantic Steam ship company passed through the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks to- day She carried members of the diplo- matic corps and many other prominent persons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
FLETCHER TO LEAVE
 FOR UNITED STATES

Washington. June 1S.-Rear Admiral Fletcher, who has been granted leave pre- .paratory to taking up his duties as com mander-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet in succession to Rear Admiral Badger, will start from Vera Cruz for Washington on the gunboat Dolphin tomorrow or Satur- day.
 Admiral Fletcher will give President Wilson first hand information on the Mexican situation. He has been continu- ously on duty in the Gulf of Mexico since May, 1913
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Wage Conference Deadloclxs ;

Columbus. O.. June 1s.-Deadlocked in an effort to bring to an end the Ohio coal miners strike. the joint con ference of the wage scale committed of the miners and operators, here to- day voted to place in the hands of a subcommittee the responsibility of ad- Justing differences between the fac tions. Tho conference gave to the sub- committee. composed of four miners and three operators. almost arbitrary powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
s.Iu, to Entert.in Orph.r.

Selma. June -tSpecial)-rhe citizens of Selma will give the 90 inmates of the Alabama Methodist orphanage a delight full outing and barbecue dinner on next Friday, June 26 A committee has selected the J. F. Milhous place near Orrville as the place for the outing and the in- mates of the orphanage will be taken out by the citizens in the morning in auto- mobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Ray Samuels is scoring the biggest individual hit of the year at the Lyric theatre with her several new songs, which she sings in a manner rarely equalled. Sharing the honors with her are Elsa Reugger, the cellist; the Chi nese quartet and Hale and Patterson. the tango dancers Business has been steadily increasing all week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Circulation Managers Meet

On Board Steamer Noronic, by Wireless Via Sault Ste Marie Mich. June 1s.-The International Circulation Managers asso- ciation, which left Detroit Saturday for a tour of the upper lakes, holding its annual convention en route, concluded its business sessions today by electing of- 'fcers. A. E. Mackinnon of the World, New York. was chosen president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Negro Boys Held for Larceny

Wells Richardson and Ernest More land, two young negroes. were arrested yesterday morning by Detectives Ben Brown and R. G. Williams and placed in the city jail on charges of burglary and grand larceny. The two boys are alleged to have been breaking into va cant houses for several months and steal ing the plumbing and cutting the wiring of the electric bells The detectives are now investigation the boys action foi several months past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
To Select Reunion Date

Members of the executive commit tee of the Jefferson County Confeder- ate Veterans association will meet in the office of Dr. o. T. Dozier next Mon day for the purpose of deciding upon the date and place of holding the next county reunion. The meeting will con vene at 10 o'clock and full attendance is urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
James Barr

Selma, June 1s.-tSpecial) )-James Barr. former well known resident of Selma, died at an early hour this morning at his home in Seattle. Wash, according to telegram received here today. Four years ago MT. Barr moved from Selma to Seattle. He leaves a widow and five children, besides two sisters, Mrs. B.. Fl. Craig and Mrs Louise Raymond of this city, and brother, pr. s. D. Barr of Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Old Dominion Flag Raised

San Francisco, June 1S.-The flag of the Old Dominion was raised on the grounds of the Panama Pacific exposi- ton today at the formal dedication of the building site for the state building of Virginia by her exposition commis- sioners Capt. w. w. Baker and Senator S. w. Holt and exposition officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Miss Gussie Harris

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Gussie Harris. aged 26 years. who died Wednesday at the family residence. 1928 Twenty-first street. north. will be conducted from Johns private chapel this morning at g o'clock. Interment will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS MURDER;
 MACHINIST IS ASSASSINATED
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
 WILL NOT RUN FOR
 NEW YORK GOVERNOR

Southampton. June 1S.-'I will make just one reference to politics. I will not run for governor of New York
 Colonel Roosevelt today momentarily broke his rule of silence in regard to politics to make this declaration, while he was proceeding on board a tender to embark on the Imperator for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Fritts Knocked Out

New York. June 1s.-Al Reich. for mer national amateur heavyweight champion. knocked out Sailor Fritts of Brooklyn in the final round of 1o- round match here tonight. Reich weighed 206, Fritts 1S1. It was a hard. fast fight to the end. Fritts fought an aggressive battle, but Reich was too big for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Dinner Invitations Mailed

The annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday night, June 26 at O clock at the Hotel Tutwiler, with W.>P. G. Harding as the guest of honor. The invitations now are in the mails and a large attendance is expected. There will be several speakers worth while. the entertainment committee says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
Rahert E. McArthur

Meridian, Miss, June 1S.-(SpeciaL) After an illness covering a period of more than eight months Robert Earl McArthur of this city died at the home of his mother. Mrs. l.. c. McArthur. yesterday evening. The deceased was 2s years old and was unmarried. He is survived by his mother and two broth CTS, Ira and Sam McArthur, and one sister. Mrs. L. H. Archer. all of this city.