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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
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SAENGERFEST IS
 BROUGHT TO CLOSE

Louisville, June 26.-The three days song and music programme in connec- tion with the thirty fourth saenger- fest of the North American Saenger- bund, was brought to a close here to- night. One feature of tonight's pro- gramme was the singing of My old Kentucky Home," and Breu's Spring time on the Rhine,' by the mass chorus of 5000 male voices, which aroused the audience to remarkable enthusiasm Another number which called forth a cheering demonstration was Schneid- CTS 'Das Deutsche Lied" by the mass chorus, and the Chicago Symphony or chestra, with the united singers of Chi cago as the solo chorus. Mime. Marie Rappold and Rudolph Berger in solos and duets and other famous chorus and orchestra numbers completed the pro- gramme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
MASONIC
 SESSIONS CLOSED

Selma, June 26.-(Special )-After being in session for the past three days al Orrville the central Alabama Masonic conference closed this afternoon to meel in Marion next year Just before ad. journment officers of the ensuing tern were elected and installed as follows
 Dr. Swan, Marion, master; I. G. Cadden Selma, senion warden w. D. Alexander Marion, junior warden; J. w. Bryan Benton junior deacon The conferenc. was the first ever held by the Masons oi central Alabama and was most success full one and more than 100 Masons at tended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
AvONDALE MASONS
Newly Elected Officers Publicly In-
 stalled Last Night

The Avondale Masonic lodge last night had public installation of officers the following being the new list: F. E. Smith, worshipful master; A. w. Merkle senior warden; c. R. Culverhouse. junior warden; L. c. Jones, secretary; F. A Hanley. treasurer; E. P. Griswold senior deacon; A. K. Blue, junior deacon; D. P Griswold and E. G. Starbuck, stewards; l.. D. Lambeth, tiler.
 A large crowd was present and refresh ments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
BAR ASSOCIATION
 PROGRAMME GIVEN

Montgomery, June 26.-(Special 1.-The official programme of the state bar asso- citation was announced today by Alexan- der Troy, secretary. The association will meet here July 10 and Il, and principal address before the lawyers will be de- livered by R. c. Aston of Atlanta
 Other features of the programme will consist of addresses by the president leading members of the association, re- ports of committees and a reception at the Beauvior club on the night of the 10th
 dndications are, according to MT. Troy that the association meeting this year will be the most successful in it's his tory, and that the attendance will be the largest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
PLAN TO FIGHT
 TAMMANY HALL

Rochester, N. Y, June 26.-Sulzer democrats representing 16 counties of western New York met here today ito organize an anti Tammony Hall Dem ccratic league of New York state" to take the first steps in naming a.pro visional state committee and to con- sider the selection of an entire state ticket for the democratic primaries.
 Sulzers supporters plan to hold | similar meeting August IT embracing the whole state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
FACES LITERALLY BLOWN OFF
 BY DYNAMITE EXPL LOSION

 stumps for the turpentine company and had carried a box of caps to a stump which they were in the act of charging. One man was on each side of the cap box and both were stopping over 1t in their work when the explosion occurred. The faces of both men were frightfully lacer- ated, and while some hope is entertained, it is probable that both will lose their sight entirely. Specialists were summoned by the company to care for the injured employees in the best possible manner.
 The first belief was that both men would die as result of their injuries, but it is thought that unless poison sets in, they will recover without any trouble. Each man has home with 8 family de- pending upon them for support and their condition has aroused the citizens of this place to the greatest sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
MEXICAN SENATE
 TO MEET TODAY

Mexico City, Mex. June 26.-The Mexican Senate is to meet tomorrow to hear the executives report on the outcome of the mediation conferences at Niagara Falls. Optimism prevails generally and the inhabitants of tho capital are plannin ga big demonstra- tion in honor of the South American mediators.
 Prominent politicians express the be- lief that peace will be restored in Mex. leo before great while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
POSTPONE VOTE ON
 ROBSON AMENDMENT

Washington June 26.--Plans for a decisive vote in the House rules com- mittee on July l on the Hobson con- stitutional amendment for nation wide prohibition have been abandoned. Chairman Henry, in the midst of a campaign in Texas. has suggested a postponement until August 1, and the democratic members have concurred.
 There were many predictions in the House today that there would be no action at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Wives of the Rich" appeals to wom- en as no other dramatic offering the Lyric has had and hundreds of wom- en will find this one act worth trip to the cool. comfortable playhouse this afternoon. However. 1t is not the only good act of the bill, for there are six others, and at least three of them are excellent offerings of music, comedy novelty and features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
Hurt by Allieator

Mobile, June 26.-Driven to swim fin Pinto Pass by 1O1 degrees of heat this afternoon, half dozen sailors of the Uni ted States revenue cutter winona were pursued to their small boat by giant alligator that slapped the water with his tail. Coxsawain Matson was half second too late. The alligator chewed his leg so severely that he was taken to the United States Marine hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
BELIEVE NEW HAVEN
 REPORT DRAFTED

Washington. June 26.--Though offi- cials of the interstate commerce com mission decline to say when the com missions report on its investigation into the affairs of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad would be sent to the Senate, it is believed the abbreviated report will be made in the near future, and that it practically has been drafted.
 | In compliance with a resolution adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, the commission will send to that body a copy of all the testimony taken on complaints
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
WILL STRENGTHEN
 PACIFIC FLEET

Washington, June 2e.-Secretary Daniels today reiterated his determin- ation to substantially increase the Pa cific fleet with the opening of the Panama canal. Definite plans for di- viding the country's naval force be- tween the two oceans have not been made
 MT. Daniels said the decision to strengthen the fleet in Pacific waters was not influenced by the Japanese situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT OCCURS AT TURPENTINE PLANT IN BALDWIN WHEN DYNAMITE CAPS EXPLODE

Bay Minette, June 26.-6special.) .)-one Of the most frightful accidents which has happened in this vicinity for many years occurred Thusrday shortly before noon when dynamite caps, exploding under the the faces off of John Russey and George Dubose, employees of the Newport Tur- pentine and Rosin company of this place
 The two men were engaged in blasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
c. A. WHITTLE HEADS
 AGRICULTURAL MEN

Lexington, ky, June 26.-Charles A. Whiule of the Georgia College of Az riculture today was elected president of the conference of agricultural college and experiment station editors at the closing session here. O. M KiIe of the University of West Virginia was elect ed vice president and Sidney s. Rit- tenberg of Clemson collehe, South Carolina, member of the executive committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
Good Electric Fans $6.98
MAKE CHARGES
 OF JURY FIXING

Chicago. June 26.--Three men. one clerk in the criminal court, were held by the police here today while charges of an extensive jury fixing and subornation of perjury systen Were investigated. John F. CummirI5ksN indicted on charges that he misled hE lstepdaughter, Dorothy Moore charged that the men under arrest offered their services to him to make certain his acquittal and that they boasted of hav- ling procured acquittals in designated
 number of cases.
 Herman c. Schmidt clerk of Judge
 Walkers court; Charles P. McMahon
 and William Malone are the men in
 lcustody today.
 | They were arrested in clump of
 bushes in a public park after s150 is lalleged to have been paid Schmidt 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
Horseshoers End Business

Memphis, June 26-Practically all busi- ness was completed this afternoon by the delegates to the biennial convention of the International Union of Journey men Horseshoers and the 1914 meeting will adjourn after brief session tomor- row. plan to confer sick and death benefits upon members of the union was referred to the executive committee for report at the Buffalo convention two years hence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
TWO KILLED WHEN
 TRAIN LEAVES RAILS

Merced, Cal, June 26.-S. J. Harris, a passenger. was crushed to death and A. c. Mahoney, conductor, was drowned in the Merced river when two cars of a Yosemite Valley passenger train left the rails last night and rolled down an embankment into the river. Nine other passengers were more or less SC riously wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-27
Credit Men Close Meet

Rochester, N. Y.,s June 26.-The Ma tioral Creditmen's association at its closing session here today passed a resolution urging upon President Will son and Congress the passage of House bill 133 which aims to simplify and make less expensive the procedure of the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
POGUE PLACED IN
 JAIL IN TALLAPO0SA
Charged With Murdering Wife and Her Cousin
 Near Dadeville

Dadeville, June -(Special1- for a preliminary hearing for John Pogue farmer. who shot and killed his wife and J. A. Wilson. a neighhor. whes. he found the latter at his home late Tuesday were being made here today. Posue is in jail awaiting action.
 Pogne's wife and Wilson were buried here Wednesday following one of the most sensational killings this section has ever known. From his home, three miles south of here, Pogue notified the sheriff about the middle of the afternoon Tues day he had found Wilson at his home and had shot him and his own wife
 Mrs. Pogue was found dead in the yard and Wilson was lying in the road in front of the Pogue home with a part of his head and face shot away. Pogue had used shotgun. It is reported that Pogue's wife snapped a pistol at him several times before she was shot.
 Wilson lived until 10 o'clock Tuesday night, but did not regain consciousness.
 Pogue is & years old. His wife left no children. Wilson was 45 years old and left a wife and five children. Pogue and Wilson's wife are first cousins. Both families are prominently connected in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
FOUR CHANGES MADE IN
 THE SOUTHERN YESTERDAY

this morning in order to give Piggy Paige. an old Southern leaguer. a trial on the mound. The signing of Paige will probably result In Southpaw Quarders be- ing released Manager Gilks of Mont gemery purchased Pitcher Day of the Thomasville club for the Billkens. He will report Monday,
 While these four additions were the only ones made yesterday. several others are anticipated. Atlanta hopes to secure Shortstop Rivington Bisland from the Cleveland club. With the entrance of Chapman in the game and the addition of other infelders. the Maps do not need Bisland. If he is released to a club of lower classification. Atlanta has the call and has already notified the Cleveland management that he is wanted
 Clarence Kraft, the big first sacker who was drafted hy Brooklyn from New Or leans last season, has been ordered to report to Nashville The big fellow was railroaded to Newark. but as the change was due to an irregularity, Nashville claimed him and he has been ordered to report Unless he joins the Feds Kraft will report to Bill Schwartz next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
SOUTHERN LEAGUE RACE
 GROWS BITTER IN ASPECT
But Two Full Games Separates Nashville Sixth Place From Leading Atlanta Club-Barons Need One Full
 Game to Assume Lead
Fly REUBEN A. LEWIS

The race for the supremacy of the Southern league has assumed a bitter and hectic aspect. Atlanta. in first place, is leading Nashville, in the sixth position, by a narrow margin of two full games. The Barons are following the leaders by a half game. Were 1t possible for both Atlanta and Chatta nooga to lose this afternoon victory ty the Barons over New Orleans would hoist Birmin gham in the lead of the league
 When the Lookouts dropped the bat tie to the Turtles yesterday Atlanta was forced to assume the lead. hay ing a margin of two points over Chat tanooga. The Barons climbed into third place by trouncing the Pelicans, holding a half-game lead over Mobile. Mobile, by virtue of having played fewer games than New Orleans is fourth by scant margin of one point Nashville. the sixth in rank of the leading clubs. is full game behind New Orleans.
 The standing of the clubs after this afternoons game is problematical. Unless a deadlock ensues between At lanta and Chattanooga. the Barons will enter second place if they achieve victory over New Orleans. There is possibility of Birmingham leading the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
YALE AND HARVARD CREWS MEET TODAY Thousands Gather At New London for the Annual
 Regatta

New London. Conn, June 1s.--Thou- sands of visitors are assembled here to- night for the forty-eighth annual regatta between the Yale and Harvard crews tomorrow. A forecast of fair weather removed fears that the rowing carnival might have to be postponed
 By train, automobile and water there swept down upon New London today an army of cohorts from the rival univer- sities which taxed the accommodations of the town. While the spectator army ashore whiled away the hours a fleet Of yachts moved into position on either side of the course on the Thames. At dark tonight there were more yachts on the river than on any night before in recent years.
 Harvard pool of sl0oO offered against %o00 that the Cambridge crews would sweep the river. found no takers. At odds Of five to four the Crimson sup- porters were unable to draw out any Yale money on either of the three races of tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
JACKSONVILLE NEWS

Jacksonville, June 1S.-(Speclal )-At A recent meeting of Hiram lodge No. 4,. A. +, and A. M.. the following officers were elected; M. l.. Gray, W. NJ; F. H. West. S. w; G. P. Few, J. w.: k. q. Caldwell secretary c. A. Stephens, treasurer; II (. Weaver s. D., B. T. Siebers, J. D.; s. R. Bennett, chaplain; J R. Pruett tiler.
 The Baptists will have their annual Sunday school picnic at Sulphur Springs Monday. Three hundred will attend.
 At the last meeting of the Gen. John II. Forney monumental committee the following officers were elected: Chair man. Mrs. T. R. Leigh of Montgomery treasurer, H. l.. Stevenson secretary the Rev. w. T. Allan. Mrs. Leigh has ac- cepted the chairmanship. The committee IS working to erect a monument 10 Gen. eral Forney at the National park at Vicksburg. Miss
 The Rev. w. T. Allan attended the Bir- mlneham convention at St. Michaels and All-Angels Episcopal church in Annlston this week.
 The Sunday school of St. Lukes Epis- copal church had their annual picnic at Aderholdts Springs Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
OLYMPIC GAMES ID
 INCLUDE BOXING

Paris, June 1S.-France's proposal that boxing be permitted at the Olympic games in Berlin in 1916 was adopted by large majority at today's session of the Inter- national Olympic congress. The .eries of competitions is to include eigh; ea. y},ses of boxers from fly weights tn sse meas ured heavyweight
 Subcommittees were appoinIs d to ad- just the rules and regulation. for the contests.
 The delegates rejected the Austrian sug- sestion that bicycle polo be included in tho games. and decided that bicycle events be held under the rules of the 1nterna- tional Cyclist union. Fencing is to be conducted under the rules of the Interna- tioEal Fencing Federation.
 Women are not to be admitted as com petitors either in fencing or bicycling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
BURKE'S WAY OF
 GETTING A HEN

Police officers in the quiet and neigh borly suburbs of this city are expected to know many things. An instance at the West End police precinct yesterday is an example.
 The telephone rang and Sergeant J. E. Burke answering the call heard a feminine voice deliciously inquire if that was police headquarters.
 Yes, num- answered the sergeant, 'it is headquarters for West End
 Are you a polceman?' was the next question.
 That's what it says on the pay roll was the prompt answer.
 Well officer, l want to know how to set hen in summer"
 ''Oh, that's easy said the Sherlock. all you have to do is to dig a hole in the ground and lay the eggs in the hole (get hen to lay the eggs, if possible) and then place your setter on the eggs. Understand?"
 I've tried that, but the crazy hen won't stay on the eggs. What must do?'
 Tie the hen to the hole-' shouted the sergeant and the incident was closed as far as Sergeant Burke was concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19

circuit on Sunday morning If the club, winning tomorrow in Atlanta, suffers a defeat Saturday afetrnoon, while the Barons register third successive vic tory over New Orleans.
 Memphis, in seventh place, Is eight full games behind Atlanta, while the tail end Montgomery club needs 12 full games to tie the leaders. A most re- markaole fact is that the leaders are Just six games over the 300 mark.
 The Barons have experienced a mar vicious spurt. Six of the last seven games have been taken by Molesw orth' s henehmen. The fast stride began with the three consecutive victories over the Pelicans last week. The Gulls scored defeat last Sunday, but the barons captuved the last two games of the series and opened against the Pel- jeans in New Orleans with victory. Maintaining such a stride will send the Barons in the fore despite the fast pace Atlanta and Nashville are setting.
 The correct standing of the league follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
News of Enslev

The annual election of officers of the
 Ensley Masonic lodge was held last night in the hall on Avenue E and
 was attended by large number of the members. The lodge has just finished a very prosperous year with a large in- crease in membership. The newly elected officers will be installed at the next meeting of the lodge by J. & Faulkner worship master The follow ing officers were elected: John Thomas. worshipful master; Jacob Davis. senio< warden; A. c. Hazen. junior wardxn; R. C. King, treasurer; II. w. Sparks secretary Charles Brasford junior deacon; James Bauer tiler, and ". H. Davis. chairman
 owing to the absence of number of the members of the board of di- rectors of the Ensley Baraca associa- tion, the weekly meeting which was to have been held last night was post poned until tonight at o'clock. Several matters of importance will be taken up at the meeting and the reports from various committees will be heard All members of the board are requested to be present.
 The Ensley Playground association will hold an important meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Ensley park. Several matters of importance will be taken up, including arranging for track meet between the children of this city on July i. Arrangements for new equipment for the playgrounds will he taken up at the meeting. All members of the association are re- quested to be present.
 The district union of the Baptist Young Peoples union. which was to have been held at the First Baptist church of this city next Sunday aft-. ernoon, has been postponed until Sum day week, June 2S, owing to some important business that has come be- fore the union. An interesting pro- gramme Is being arranged, including vocal and instrumental selections, to- gether with several addresses. All mem bers of the B. Y. r. '. of the Bir- mingham district are invited to be present.
 The teen age class of the First Bap- tist church of this city gave a picnic at East Lake yesterday afternoon and evening which was well attended.
 The Mems Forward class of the st. Johns Episcopal church of this city gave a smoker In tne hnlBhts or Pythias hall on Avenue F., which was we'll attended. Several addresses were made and the work of the church was discussed.
 Miss Carl Morrison entertained at q spend -the-day party yesterday after- noon at her home on Avenue c. A five course dinner was served and the aft ernoon was spent in different games. Those present were Mrs. ]. D. Ed wards Miss Mamie Morrison. Mss Ruth Davis, Miss Hattie Edwards and Mrs. B. B. Gillespi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
NEGRO IS HELD
Charged With Stabbing Wife With
 Fork

John Boghen, a negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon about 6:30 o'clock by Detectives Ben Brown and R. c. Wil- Hams and placed in the city jail on the charge of assault with intent to murder. The negro was captured at his home at 300 Thirteenth street, south.
 According to the arresting officers Boghen had a quarrel with his wife who, he claims, struck at him with fork. The negro states he took the fork away from his spouse and jabbed it in her back several times inflicting serious wounds, from which the woman is ex- pected to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
QUINTET FAILS TO
 PLAY USUAL GAME

Prostwick, Scotland. June 1S.-Francis Ouimet American open golf champion, was practically eliminated today as a factor for first place in the competition for the Shakespeare club championship. He took P strokes to make the first round. Harry Vardon did the round in 73 for four F holes. Several competitors had scores of 76 or better
 Ouimet was paired with j. l.. C. Jenkins. the British amateur champion in the sport. Jenkins card for the first 13 holes was 79
 Oumet kept getting off the line with his drives and also frequently was weak with his approach shots with the result that he had to play from the rough near the green
 His weak approaches were the worst feature of his game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
PITCHERS BENN,' DAY, PAIGE AND WORKS ENTER SOUTH ERN-RIyINGTON AND KRAFT EXPECTED-OTHER CHANGES FORECAST.

In view of the high tension prevail- ing in the Southern, the pilots are strengthening their machines for the final lap. Manager Johnny Dobbs of the New Orleans club announced that he had se- cured Pitcher Benn. star in the Cot ton States last season. from the Cleve- land American Association club. Mike Finn of Memphis has secured Pitcher Ralph Works, formerly with the Detroit Tigers, and released Twirler Chandler of the University of Mississippi to the Roam oke club in the Virginia league.
 Moose Mccormick of the Lookouts will apply the tinware to one of his twirlers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
VET AGAINST YOUTH
 FOR TENNIS TITLE

New York, June 1.-The veteran lawn tennis player of the east again is lined up against the young wizard of the west in the final battle for metropolitan cham pionship honors. r. B. Alexander. ex- national doubles champion, and R. L. Murray of California. won in thrilling style today at Forest Hills, Long Island. Alexander best Robert Leroy. and Mur ray beat G. M. Church. Princeton The doubles champion of last year. c. M. Bull, IT, and William Washburn. were beaten by c. c. Shafer and K. smith. the winning pair arriving in the semi- finals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-19
MUST CUT WEEDS

An official proclamation was issued by the city commissioners yesterday that all weeds on premises in the city must be cut by July or proceedings would be instituted against the owners or the oc- cupants of the place.
 The weeds are ordered cut down in order to prevent the breeding of mos quitoes, which breed and carry disease germs; for the sake of appearance. and in behalf of general sanitation.