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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
STEAMER SINKS.
Boat Goes Down Near Charleston
Crew Was Rescued.

Crew was Rescued.
Soon after Capt. Drum and the
crew of eight men had abandoned
her five miles southeast By south one
half miles south from the Charles
ton lightship Thursday morning, the
schooner Frederick W. Day, New
York for Wilmington with cement,
sank in eight fathoms Of water
Wednesday wireless signals OF dis
tress for her were sent out by the
steamship City Of Montgomery and
the revenue cutter Yamacraw was re-
ported to be fastening to her assist
ance. She sprang leak during the
gale and took water rapidly. The
captain and crew came off in a life
boat after having anchored the sink
ing schooner. The vessel was valued
at about $4,000. She is menace
to navigation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Smothered in Cotton.
the Neutrality of Our People.

Jimmie Dodds, 7-year-eld son os
W. C. Dodds of near Chester, was
smothered to death Thursday when
some loose cotton upon which he was
playing covered him up.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Whaley Buys Five Bales.

Congressman Whaley is going to
buy five bales OF cotton. one from
each county in his district at ten
cents. He will purchase from far
mers who do not raise more than five
bales.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
TALKS OF WAR.
British Field Marshal Wants Steady
Flow of Troops.

FLOW Oh troops.
Speaking in the House Of Lords
Thursday Field Marshal Earl Kitch-
ener reviewed the strength of the
British expeditionary force in France
and described what he believed must
be done to assure successful issue
of the conflict A steady flow of re-
Inducements was required, he said.
There were already in France, the
secretary for war said, more than
six. divisions of British troops ana
two divisions of cavalry which were
being maintained at their full
full strength. Further regular divl-
sions and additional cavalry were be-
ing organized from units drawn from
overseas garrisons which were being
occupied by territorials and volun-
teers. A division of territorials al
ready had left for Egypt, a brigade
had gone to Malta and a garrison
force to Gibraltar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Four Killed in Auto Wreck.

Four persons were killed near
Ocean City, y. Y. Wednesday when
the auto in which they were riding
crashed into q locomotive engine,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Aust1ians Deny Repulse.

Official Austro-Hungarian sources
deny that the Austrian armies at
tempted to cross the River Drina and
Yere repulsed with loss.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
British Steamers Sunk.

A Toxic dispatch says FIVE English
steamers are reported to have been
sunk by the German cruiser Emde9
off the coast Of India.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Italy Prepares for War.

Italian reservists in France have
been ordered to report to Italy on
September %. This is taken to mean
the entrance o. tie italians into the
war,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
MANNING WORKING.
Governor-Elect is Urging Buy-a-Bale
Movement in Richmond.

Richard I. Manning, Democratic
nominee, by more than $4,000 ma;
jority, for governor of South Caro-
lima, telegraphed Tuesday from
Washington to his Columbia head
quarters, as follows:
Urge through the press that buy
a-bale' shall be from cotton producer
who needs money to pick his cotton
Am urging 'buy-a-bale' movement in
Richmond and other points"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Must Not Enter Canada.

Aeroplanists in the northern part
OF the United States have been warn
ed by their government not to sc
over into Candada.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Panama Forts Tested.

The big guns guarding the Panama
canal have been tested apd are pro-
rounced satisfactory.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
Renorts Loss Of Cruiser.

Berlin reports the sinAing Of the
cruiser Hela, lightly armored by a
hostile submarine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-23
No Moratorium in Germany.

A Berlin wireless denies the re-
port that a moratorium has been or
dered or considered in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
WHAT ARE DUTIES OF
 POLICEMEN ON BEATSo 9
Ny RICHARD F. LussIER

Should policemen be held responsible for disorderly and gambling houses on their respective beats?
 At the present time in Birmingham it appears that they are to a moderate de- gree, but not sufficiently so to receive a reprimand when plain clothes'' officers raid houses of i'll repute on their beats. Still there is some improvement from past conditions in the fact that policemen are now encouraged to raid houses them selves without the aid of detectives
 The question of giving more responsibil- fly to the policemen Is one that Is reeeiv- ent time at police headquarters. The question Is being viewed from many angles. It Is argued, and very convincing ly. that in other cities a police officer is responsible for everything on his beat from petty burglary to violations of the sanitary laws of the city. In these cities. il Is said, gambling and disorderly houses out his knowing 1t, for the officer Is sus- pended unless he quickly suppresses any reported disorders and he makes 1t his business to know.
 Here in Birmingham, a ''vice" squad composed of six of the best men in the police and detective departments is main tained for the purpose of suppressing gambling and disorderly houses. These half dozen men are hard workers. and they visit scores of places during the day and nearly always on the beat of some un- formed officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
RUHAMA PASTOR
 GOES ID HOWARD
Dr. Edwards Will Become a Member of College
 Faculty

Dr. James R. Edwards, pastor of the Ruhama Baptist church at East Lake yesterday resigned his charge from the pulpit and asked that the deacons meet Wednesday night to act upon the res ignation and to select his successor.
 Dr. Edwards will accept the newly created chair of the study of the Bible and the department of public speaking at Howard college He Is going to make tour of the east this summer and will preach in New York during the month of August, returning to East Lake in September to assume his du- ties at Howard college,
 Dr. Edwards will also represent Howard in the field, speaking in the interest of the college at some point in the state nearly every Sunday. He is regarded as one of the best orators in Alabama and, while regretting his loss. members of his congregation think Howard college exceedingly lucky in securing his services.
 Dr. Edwards has been pastor of the Ruhama church for two and hail years. He came here from Sanford N. C., although he has had only two pastorates besides this--Brooklyn. N Y, and Washington. D. c. He has the esteem of his congregation and many members of his church expressed the greatest regret at his resignation yes terday. The only solace they have is in the fact that he Is going to How ard. which is supported by the Baptist denominations. the Ruhama church be- ing a large contributor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
"CREAT|ON" DRAMA
 ! BEGINS FINAL WEEK
Over Two Thousand People Saw Part Four
 Yesterday

More than 2000 witnessed part four of
 Creation" which began to be shown at
 the Bijou theatre at o'clock Sunday.
 which part will be continued for one
 week daily at and D. m., and will
 close the exhibition for Birmingham on
 June 14.
 Each part of the drama Is complete
 in itself. A beautiful Pax (peaee) pin
 was given to all who desired them as R souvenir yesterday.
 Many calls are heard for parts 1. 2 and 8 scenarios of the photo drama of Gre alton. The management is providing these for all who have not had the opportunity of seeing these parts. It was learned. too. that some did not at first appreciate the pictures as they do now, and neglected to retain the scenarios which were s. tributed The management will be glad to resupply these.
 The religious history of the world from the first moment when the earth was
 without form and vosd, down through the corridors of time to the present day and continuing through the millennium. Is traced in detail in the drama by
 means of motion pictures and stereopticon
 slides. accompanied by appropriate mu-
 sic and explanatory fectures. while ali
 emphasis, all authority is laid upon the Bible. scientific and historical facts are used for illustrating, showing that sci-
 ence and history can be harmonised with the Bible.
 The remark Is frequently heard whom the free tickets are handed out, How can you make all thas free?" and the answer comes, The Lord provides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
RUMORFD
 ON BY-PRODUCT GAS DEAL
Understood However That Commissioner Ward is Endeavor ing to Effect Compromise, Realizing That Mistake Was Made When the Gas Company's Offer
 Was Rejected Last Week

ury. the consumer and the gas company. thus dividing the revenue which would be going into the treasury, each paying l cent per 1000 feet.
 It is understood that Special Engineer c. c. Brown of Indianapolis, whom the commissioners have called inta eonsulta- ton on the gas matter has agreed that this compromise Is only just and fair and probably the only solution of the present deadlocked gas negotiations The status of the affair at this time appears to be that President Pevear Of the gas company is submitting the compromise to his officials and President Ward Is at tempting to convert one of the other of his two colleagues to lndorse the com promise.
 1t Is generally believed that there Is more danger in one of the other two com missioners failing to support Mir Ward than there Is of the compromise being turned down by the gas people
 If a referendum Is to come it Is highly probable 1t will not develop until the lat ter part of the week in order that 1t may first be seen whether or not the city commissioners contemplate any further action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
SUICIDE ATTEMPTED
 BY VAND|VER AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY
Tried to Kill Himself With Hatpin in Warden's Office and Then
 Had Fit

It was learned yesterday that sensa- the jury Saturday condemning Lively vandiver to 10 years of penal servitude was the attempt at suicide of the prisoner in the office of the county jail about ( o'clock Saturday afternon. Success in his attempt was only prevented by the quick action of Chief Deputy Walter l.. Metcalfe.
 According to Deputy Metcalfe, following the verdict of the jury, vandiver was brought to the office of the county Jail. where he kissed farewell to his wife and children. After his relatives had left and there was still quite gathering in the closely watched. and he managed to get a long hatpin. which had been left on a desk, in his hands As soon as he had the hatpin Vandiver edged away to a clear place, and without warning placed the point of the pin against his left side, while he raised his right hand to hit the top of the pin a blow that he evil dently hoped would have driven the in- strument clean through his heart. How ever. before Vandiver could bring down his hand for the blow he had been seized by Walter Metcalfe and several others and the hatpih taken away from him.
 Immediately following his attempt al suicide. Vandiver was placed within the jail. where he had an epileptic fit, and the county physician had to be sum- moned. As soon as the physician had re- vived him all his clothes were taken away from him and he was given a pair of over- alls to wear. He was then placed in the condemned cell.
 Lively Vandiver is well known. He was formerly a police officer and five years ago killed Houston Hare at Flat Top in quarrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08

For instance, 1t Is said by uniformed officers themselves, that they walk and l stand about their respective beats and
 have the opportunity of seeing nearly
 everything that is going on. They are
 ecsnizant of every suspected" house on
 their beat, and they know much better
 than plain clothes" officers the proper l time to make a catch. They are on the scene and know exactly when gambling or other forms of law-breaking Is going on. There appears to be no reason in the world why police officers should not be instructed to use their best endeasors vissbe gambling and dsorderly houses on their beats.
 At night the residential districts Is pa- tiolled by bicycle scouts. They, too. should be held responsible for the ac- tlvities of places of i'll repute. II should be that every time the "viae' squad successfully raded a gambling | town or in the residential districts, the uniform officer responsible for the polic- l ing of that particular territory be called
 to police headquarters to explain the reas- ons, if any, why that joint" had not been
 suppressed before. Failure to give sat 1 isiactory explanation should be considered
 sufficient grounds for suspension. The va rious captains and sergeants of police
 should also be responsible for the sup pression of places of vice In thelr respec- tive territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
COMMENCEMENT
 EXERCISES BEGIN Dr. Moore Breaches to Bir- mingham College Students TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY Declamatory and Oratorical Contests to Be Held Today-Junior Ora
 tions on the Programme
 for Tuesday
TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY

Dr. J. Nj. Moore yesterday delivered the commencement sermon for Birmingham college at the First Methodist church. He chose his text from Proverbs: The Spirit of Man Is the Candle of the Lord
 He spoke on the position of man in the world and of the work to be accom- plished by him. urging his hearers to select high ideals ana work to the end that they be attained. He told the stu dents that it was not wise to think they knew everything now: that even though they did have wide knowledge of cer- tain things, that which they learned at school soon would be forgotten in the struggle with the world.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the fresh- men and sophomores declamatory contest will be held at the college. There will be several speakers and large audience Is expected. Tonight there will be an oratorlcal contest for the medals of- fered by the two literary societies of the eolege-the R. E. Lee and the Eumen- cans societies, after which there will be an inter-society debate. Among the speakers In the oration will be; A. R. Bucks, J. R. Franklin, Thomas s. Bugs, G. c. Warren. Will o. Walton. B. H. Branscomb and D. K. Pegues.
 Tuesday morning at 10 clock the ju- nior orations will be delivered and the Rev. J. D. Hunter will address the alumni association. The Rev. l. w. Johnson will address the literary so- cietes.
 Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock the tra d taf xytH ba hold nd the baccalaureate address delivered by the Rev. J. A. Duncan. Dr. J. D. Simp- son. president of the college, will award diplomas and medals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
MERIDIAN DAUGHTERS
 ELECT OFFICERS

Meridian. Miss, June 7.-(Special.) ) At the regular June meeting of the Col H. M. Street chapter, U D. C., held yesterday. the following officers were elected for the ensuing term. Mrs. Annie Mary Wilson Calm. honorary vice presi- dent:Mrs. Lillian c. Perkins, president; Mrs Nose Rosenbaum. first vice presi- dent: Mrs. H. S. Thomas. second vice president; Mrs. R. E. Crook, recording secretary; Miss Rossie Ray. assistant recording secretary; Mrs. j. L. Wilson corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. H Levin, treasurer; Mrs. B. s. Bernard historian; Miss Emma Whataker. regis trar: Mrs. w. A, Palmer. custodian. The Col. H M Street chapter has the largest membership of any U. D. c. organization
 in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
pr. Henry Swedlaw Heads I. O. B. B.

Magic City lodge No. 725. International Order of B'nai Birth, held its regular monthly meeting at It's quarters at the Fraternal hall yesterday afternoon. En- thusiasm for the noble work of the or said to be the greatest in undertakings and largest in membership Jewish charit- able organization in the world-was dem- onstrated by every member present. A very inspiring report was read about the work done locally by the recently organ ized Hebrew board of arbitrators. After transacting a great deal of business of ficers for the ensuing term were elected as follows: Monitor, J. Kartus; president. Henry Swedlaw; vice president, c. A. Lass secretary, M. Hirsch; treasurer, M. Cohen; assistant monitor, M. Shuger- man: warden. J. Cotton; trustees, F. A, Abelson, Ginsberg. S. H. Crusius. A very beautiful installation will take place and be announced in the very near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
w. c. RADCLIFFE IS HONORED
 BY SOUTHERN SECRETARIES

Secretary W. c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce was elected sec retary and treasurer of the Southern Commercial Secretaries association, which closed its convention in yieks- burg. Miss, Saturday. The convention was in session the last three days of last week and Secretary Radcliffe played an important part
 He had been vice president for Ala bama and it is regarded as a signal honor for the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce that he should have been se- lected as secretary and treasurer of the association Earl Lay of Gadsden suc- ceeds Mir Radcliffe as Alabama vice president of the association. John Wood of Roanoke, Va, was elected president.
 Montgomery and Atlanta had a lively tilt as to which of the cities would have the secretaries convention in 1915, the palm finally going to Montgomery by a very close vote. The association will meet next year little earlier and 1t is probable that Birmingham may have something to do with the entertaining of the visitors to Alabama. Most of the secretaries will pass through this city en route to Montgomery and will be shown the residential sections If nothing else.
 Clarence J. Owens of the Southern Commercial congress, Washington, D. C., was a prominent visitor to the conven- ton of secretaries, was also G. Gros- venor Daw of the United States Cham Der of Commerce.
 Yesterday morning Secretary Radchffe had as the guests of the Chamber Of Commerce about 20 of the secretaries, who were en route home from the con- yention. Due to the lack of time, they had breakfast at the Terminal station and were taken for short trip through the residential section of the city, pass ing through the Highland avenue sec- tions and out Altamont road. The secre- taries expressed themselves us greatly pleased and delighted.
 Among those who took the hurried trip were w. G. Cooper and Fred Houser of Atlanta, w. s. Lounsbury of Opelika. A. V. Shell of Charleston, s. C., E. l.. Me Clogin of Norfolk, C. B. Royster of Grif- fin, Ga, Robert c. w. Ramspeck of De- catur, Ga, w. G. Kennedy of Union. s. C., Leland J. Henderson of Columbus, Ga, Bruce Kennedy of Montgomery. Dr. Clarence J. owens of Washington, D. C.. Porter A. Whaley or Anderson. J. H. Warburton of Salisbury, N. C., w. N. Conoley. of Jacksonville, Fla, James o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
Cancellation Board
 May Not Be Necessary

Charleston, W. Va.. June 7.-The possi- bility arose here today that the federal board of concliation appointed Friday by Secretary of Labor Wilson may have not to act in an effort to smooth over the differences between miners and operators of the Kanawha coal field. where S00( miners are on strike.
 Operators and mines will be given hear ings before Secretary Wilson at Wash ington early this week. which, it is be- lieved here. will hold back if not alto. gether do away with the work of the conciliation board.
 The conciliators c. w. Mills and Pat rick Gilday of Pennsylvania and c. A Faulkner of the department of labor. will be here Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08


 Stevenson of St. Augustine, Fla, Lom- bard Brinson of Augusta, Ga., W. R Finegan of Savannah.
 W. s. Lounsbury, Leland J. Tender son and J. H. Warburton remained in the city until yesterday afternoon and had lunch with Secretary Radcliffe at the Newspaper club. The other members of the party left for Atlanta on the Bir- mingham special at 9:3O o'clock The members of the party who remained in the city declared yesterday afternoon that they were more than repaid for staying over, seeing the Newspaper club and the view to be had from the cafe on the twenty-fifth floor. They declared that they had never seen anything to equal the Newspaper club.
 Secretary Radcliffe as secretary and treasurer of the Southern Commercial Secretaries association, will practically make up the programme for next year g meeting. He has only been a member of the southern body two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08

A referendum election on the by product gas negotiations is not unex- pected. It was freely discussed about town yesterday although as yet no ac- tual movement has started.
 While none of the parties 10 the by product gas negotiations of last week would add anything to the discussion yesterday, there appears 10 have devel- oped general belief that the negotia- tions are not yet over and that within the next few days or perhaps week a compromise will be effected.
 This compromise Is being fostered by President George Ward, who openly states that he believes the city commis- sion made a big mistake in turning down the offer of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company last week. MT. Wards present plan Is to increase the price of the gas one cent per thou sand feet over the price quoted by the gas company, allowing them cents to accrue to the benefit of the city treas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
TWO CARS OF TRUCK
 SENT TO CINCINNATI
Cabbage, Beans and Potatoes Shipped North by Lauderdale (Miss.)
 Truck Growers

Meridian. June 7.-(Special.) 1.-Two car loads of truck were shipped from this city yesterday to Cincinnati by the Lauderdale County Truck association. The cars con- tained cabbage and beans. One car was filled with Irish potatoes
 A carload of cabbage was shipped last week, but the returns have not yet been received Owing to the dry weather that has prevailed for 30 days the truck yield is not as good as was expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
Races at Chantilly

Chantilly, France. June 1.-The Prix de Diane. a race at 101k furlongs for three year-old Allies and valued at $23. 400. was won today by the 30 to 1 shot Alerte VT, Edmund Blanc's Mousse de Mer, was beaten by three quarters of length. Baron Maurice de Rothschild's Diavol- ezza was third. Herman R. Duryeas s Ardee ran unplaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
Faulkner Appointed

Asa Faulkner. who has recently been |appointed superintendent of the Phillips HeLdon factories of this city, has been Iappointed as commissioner to represent 1.-the state of Alabama at the Information |al Association of Factory Inspectors and Association of Labor Com
 |missioners' joint annual meeting, to be
 Fheld in Nashville, Tenn, June 8 to F,
 E7N14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
Carolina Confederate Reunion

Raleigh, N. e., June 7.-The unveil- ing of monument to North Carolina women of he Confederacy. commem- orating their bravery during the war between the states, Is expected to be the feature of the annual reunion of the North Carolina division, United Confederate Veterans. which opens here Tuesday. The monument Is the gift of the late Col. Ashley Horne. . Confederate veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-08
China Missionary Returned

Miss Julia Wasson. returned mission- kry from China, who is supported by ke Women's Missionary union of the First Methodist church, will be the
 |yuest of that society this afternoon at
 IL o'clock at the home of Mrs. Norman Morrison.