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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

To Sign Protocol
 Niagara Falls. Ont, May 27.-Dispo- sition of the Mexican problem by me- diation had progressed so far at the end of todays conferences that those close in touch with the deliberations predicted that a protocol would be signed within d week. The main is sues are understood to have been sat lisfactorily worked out in principle. Minor issues were understood to have been the subject of a conference held today in Toronto between the media tors and the American delegates be- fore attending the garden party given to the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the mediation colony. E,n route to- night from Toronto back to Niagara Falls the mediators communicated the Americans views to the Mexican del- egates.
 Points yet to pestalSen up, it is un- derstood relate chiefly to internal problems and it is known if it is de- cided to seek an agreement upon them at all the mediators desire to treat them only in the broadest manner. The attitude of the Mexican representatives | is that these internal problems should
 not be entered into by this tribunal, inasmuch as the discussion of one would lead to another and so on. | In this connection the Mexican del- egates brought up as an illustration | the governorShips of Mexican states, and the problem of the relation of the state governments that the provisional
 l federal government when it shall have
 I been established. They pointed out | that to attempt to formulate plan dealing with provisional control of state governments would involve the mediators to the point of tedium in the solution of local problems peculiar to each state The Mexican envoys hold that these problems can best be worked out by their own people. It was intimated today that the mediators also desire to exclude as closely as consistent from their general plan all details that may be more practically worked out by the Mexican people.
 The mediators remain reticent as to precisely what disposal has been made of the question of the elimination of General Huerta, other than the inti- nation that his dignity will be upheld. Emphasis was laid on the fact that the rlans formulated by the mediators comprehended the expectation of bring ing General Carranza to the support of the scheme for provisional govern ment
 The confident hope was expressed by | one mediator that as soon as Carranza | and his followers became acquainted with the proposals they will agree to cease their military operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
CLOSING EXERCISES HELD
Catholic School for Negroes Closes
 Successful Year

Last night the closing exercises of Inn maculate Conception school were held in the schoolhouse on Seventeenth street and Avenue F in the presence of large and appreciative audience, made up Of many prominent citizens of the Southside and the relatives and friends of the colored pupils attending the school. Among those present were the very Rev, Dean O'Grady, the Rev. Father O'Reilly, pas tor of the immaculate Conception church: the Rev. Father Kelly, Our Lady of Sor- rows; the Rev. Father Downs. St. Vim cents hospital; the Rev. Father Sands, St. Paurs; the Rev. Father Carroll, St. Pauls; the Rev. Father Klich, St. An thony's, Ensley; the Rev. Father Cohen, Anniston; the Rev. Father Mccormick, East Lake.
 The programme was a lengthy and va ried one and was well rendered by the pupils, and was very we'll received by the audience.
 The school is conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, who have undertaken the work of teaching the colored children of the district There are at present about S0 pupils attending the school. and the sub jects taught are the elementary rules ex- tending to the seventh grade. In addition
 the pupils are taught the domestic arts of cooking and sewing and many other
 useful branches.
 An address was delivered by the very
 Rev. Dean O'Grady, in which he sought to impress upon his audience the neces- sity of qualifying themselves for the du- ties of life. You have here.' said he. 'an opportunity, thanks to these good sisters who have given their lives to your welfare, an opportunity to learn all that is necessary to qualify you to become good citizens. Go out among your people and carry to them the blessings you have found in this school and this church. By sobriety, industry and full obedience to the laws of your country you will carr the reward of good citizens here and the joys of heaven hereafter The Rev Fathers address was received witf
 marked attention.
 The Immaculate Conception school is under the management of the Rev. Father O'Reilly, assisted by the Sisters oi Mercy. There is a church also in con- necton with the schools which has con- gregation of over 300 and, according to the pastor. the number of new members will soon require an extension, both in schoo and church accommodations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
 IS FORMALLY OPENED

Washington, May 27.-President Wilson and two members of his cabinet, Secre- taries Bryan and Daniels, participated today in the formal opening of the Ame-- ican university, the new National Metho- dist Episcopal school here. Bishop John William Hamilton of Boston ard Bishop William Frazer Mcdowell of Chicago de- livered addresses and Bishop Earl Gran ston of Washington presided at the cere- monies, held on the university campus. Thousands of educators and church men from all parts of the United States at- tended. The late President Mckinley and Colonel Roosevelt laic cornerstones of buildings for the university which was projected 25 years ago by Bishop Hurst and was opened formally for the first time today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
EXPRESS COMPANY
 MAN IS ARRESTED

Macon, Ga., May 27.-Oscar D. Williams, employed by the Southern Express com pany as a messenger, was arrested here today in connection with the disappearance of $500 entrusted to the company's care He is charged with larceny after trust.
 Agents of the company claim that they found cigar box today under Williams home at Fort Valley, Ga. containing s3Oo0, and that $25O was found hidden here.
 Seven packages of money recently dis appeared in as many days while in pos session of the company. The largest amount lost in any one day was s2o0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
INTEREST AROUSED
 IN COTTON SEED CASE

Selma, May 27.-tSpecial )-cases against four of the cotton seed oil mills of Selma are booked to be called during the ses- sion of the circuit court of Dallas county Thursday Considerable interest Is being taken in these cases and the different points of law which will be brought forth during the trials will be hotly contested by Solicitor Thompson and County Solicit tor Mangum and the several attorneys who will represent the cotton seed oil mills
 A grand jury of the court returned in dictments against the cotton seed oil mills about IS months ago for violating sec ton of the state criminal code. By the indictments returned it is alleged that the cotton seed oil mihs formed pool to control the price of cotton seed in this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

The Crimson nine of the Central High school is now laying claims to the state high school championship through the defeating of Ensley High school yesterday afternoon in a dou ble bill. Between them Ensley High and Central High have trounced many of the leading aspirants for the state title and the Crimson now feels jus tfied in laying claim to the title be- cause of their double victory.
 Both games were close and hard fought, especially the first. This was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
PRINTERS NAME DELEG ATES Mock and Bailey Will Go to Proyi-
 dence Convention

Yesterday was national election day with the union printers In addition to the election of international officers, the result of which will not be compiled for several days, delegates also were elected to the annual convention of the 1nterna- tional Typographical union, which will be held this year at Providence, R. l. The successful local aspirants were T. T. Mock and c. l.. Bailey, both of whom led a field of four by substantial majorities. The convention assemblies in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

a pitchers battle between Jenkins of Central High and McGarry of Ensley.
 Each of the moundsmen gave up only
 a single bingle, but an error al crit teal time by the Ensley High team all lowed the locals to score single run, enough to win the game. The final count was 1 to O.
 | Jenkins attempted an iron man stunt | by twirling the second game and he | got away with the feat, Central High winning to 3. Freeman opposed him on the slab. Each was hit rather hard, the Central players registering nine safeties and Ensley seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

fairs of other cOuntf1eS. Must Exercise Rights
 The state department, he added, must exercise it's right to act upon each case Independently according to it's merits"
 That American business men should not be subject in foreign trade to re- strictions imposed on them in domestic trade and which are not imposed on their competitors, was the keynote of discussions of papers read by numerous industrial leaders. Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce told the manufacturers he knew of no one who tried to restrict or hamper ex- port trade. He promised to employ his aid to remove any barriers that might stand in the way of foreign trade
 Discussing foreign trade and loans, Will lard Straight, president of the Ameri- can Asiatic association, outlined his opin- ion of motives that prompted the Will son administration to withdraw govern mental support from the six-power Chi
 nese administration loan of 1913. Explain | ing that this was political loan, Mir Straight said he thought President Will son and Secretary Bryan felt the combin. ation of six powers was holding finan- cial club over the head of the weak young republic.'
 MT. straight Sdlu, we are Stlll IT China on one railway loan" i, P. A. s. Franklin. vice president of the Mercantile Marine, defended combinations
 of shippling lines while Victor l.. Kerr
 of the New York Fruit Exchange con. | tended that absence of competition in tht
 Mediterranean trade resulted in lack oi proper facilities" for bringing fruit to
 the United States.
 P. H. w. Ross. president of the Ma. tional Marine league, asserted foreigr
 trade was needed to liquidate the indebt
 edness of the United States to European | investors, and contended export trad, | could not attain large proportions with
 out an American foreign going merchan
 marine. John D. Ryan, president of tn Amalgamated Copper company argue against application of the sherman lay to combinations of American manufac
 turers in foreign as distinct from domes | tic trade.
 1 Difficulties in the way of establishin 1 American banks in the southern repub lies were described by John F. Gardine vice president of the National City ban | of New York.
 | A. B. Johnson, president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, wa
 elected president of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
S1OO,OOO LUMBER
 PLANT AT GADSDEN
Winfield Lumber Go. Files Articles of Incorporation
 in Probate Office

Gadsden. May 27.--tSpecial With an
 authorized capital of s10O.0oo. the Winfield
 Lumber company today filed articles of incorporation in the office of the probate
 judge The company recently opened a
 large retail lumber yard at Twelfth
 street and First avenue. It has mills at Tuscaloosa Covin and Winfield, while ex- tensive yards are maintained at Cincin- nati and Erie, Pa. Gadsden will be the home office. The officials are: Pres ident, M. W. Shreve. Erie. Pa. vice pres ident. James B. Stull. North East, Pa; secretary treasurer and general man. ager, A. E. Swanson, Gadsden. The es-
 tablishment of a large blaming mill and
 ng-in-transit plant are possibilities of the near future. sf One of the most important matters com ing before the next legislature will be the redistricting of the state in the opin- ion of Attorney N. J. Martin, who has just returned from Montgomery The
 Seventh district. it is expected, will be
 changed losing Cherokee and Cullman, and taking in Madison and Jackson. Kyrrs band and the Denton Grand Opera company were the attractions at
 the chautauaua today.
 A chautauqua to be held at the new chautauqua grounds at Fort Payne is be- ing organized to extend from July to October. 1t is intended to make the in
 stitution permanent and large hotel will be built next year at the grounds. Following the inspection trip to Chat- tanooga of Aldermen Rattray and Ball.
 lard, 1t is probable that the purchase of a street flusher will be recommended to the council Monday night
 l New track scales are being installed at the Southern depot. They are large enough to weigh a 60-foot car.
 1 Dr. George s. Vann has decided not to 1, be a candidate for mayor, but his friends are urging him to run for president of 1 the council. If he grants their request.
 he may be without opposition for that of- l flee.
 | Commencement exercises of the Disqua High school will be held at the Gadsden theatre Friday night. The address will
 be given by Prof. F. D. Losey of the Uni-
 versity of Alabama. Judge J. H. Disque. deliver the diplomas.
 l The work of taking the school census will begin in July. The last census two years ago, showed Gadsden to have about
 2900 children, and this years census is ex-
 pected to increase that number to $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Deaths and Funerals
J. w. Wallis

Funeral services over the remains of J. W. Wallis. aged 61 years, who died Monday at his late residence. 250O Seventh avenue north, were conducted yesterday afternoon from his late res- idence. 1nterment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
CLAYTON APPOINTS
 JONES SECRETARY

Montgomery, May 27.-(special) )-Fed- eral Judge Henry D. Clayton today ap- pointed Walter B. Jones, son of the late Judge Thomas G. Jones, as his secretary. MT. Jones was three years secretary of his father. Mr. Jones has practiced law in Montgomery since his graduation sev- eral years ago from the University of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
N eWs of Enslev

Class day exercises will be held this morning at the Ensley High school, whict will include the presidents address ana the reading of the graduation papers by members of the graduating class. The ex- ercises will be held in the High school auditorium, and will commence at g o'clock. The members of the class in- cludes Miss Maude Hut, Miss Vivian Nann, John Austin, Ernest Butler. Cor don Palmer. Frank Patton, Miss Helen Armstrong, Miss Lora Galeger Miss May Agness Hillel<e, Miss Agnes Long, Miss Marie Mcclure, Miss Leila Sanders and Miss Lola White
 This evening they will attend the ex- ercises at the Central High school. where they will receive their diplomas and at tend the reception given the graduates by the board of ducatfon
 Georgia West, negro had her throat cut from ear to ear lsst night and died before medical attention could be given her The killing occurred about 10 O clock at Tuxedo Junction and followed a quar- rel between the decea sed and a negro woman named Blanche Woods who is supposed to have committed the crime and made her escape. Parlee Taylor, a negro, was arrested and charged with eomplicity in the crime but denied being present or knowing anything about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
FUNSTON REPORTS TWO GERMAN SHIPS LAND AMMUNITION
 AT MEXICAN PORTS
Continued from Page One,

stated that the American, Smith, who shot several Mexican brigands who at tackled his place near Tolana, is still under arrest and must undergo trial. He was reported to be well treated however. His family was said to be at liberty
 These facts were developed by the visit to Arista of the United States cruiser Albany. The Albany had hard time to get in touch with Arista be- cause of the heavy surf. One of her boats finally reached shore and officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Frances Hoffman

funeral services over the remains or Frances Hoffman. aged months, Who died at the residence of her par- ents, Mir. and Mrs James Hoffman 111s Third avenue, Monday afternoon will De conducted from the residence this morning. lnterment will follow in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Miss Frances Temersop

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Frances Temerson, aged 26 years, who died in Denver Col. were conducted yesterday morning from Shaw's private chapel. Interment fol lowed in Knesseth Israel cemetery. The deceased is survived by her father three brothers and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Mrs. Columbus Hollingsworth

funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Columbus Hollingsworth aped 73 years, who died Tuesday at the resi- uenee ot her son, Crawford Hollings- worth, at Edgewood. will he conduct : ca this morning from the residence. h. .erment will follow in Acton ceme-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Harry Webb

Greensboro. May 27.-(Special.) Harry Webb died at ''Umbria.r the home of James Pickens, nine miles from Greensboro, this morning at 6 o'clock after two weeks illness. MT. Webb came to "Umbria.' the girlhood nome of his wife, to recuperate after an acute illness but relapse proved fatal
 MT Webb was born in North Car olna, being member of the large family by that name who came to Ala pama years ago. He was about 40 years old and a resident of Tusca loosa. He married Miss Juliet Pick ems daughter of James Pickens who sur wives him.
 Funeral services will be held at sJJm- bria tomorrow at II o'clock; Rev. R. De Ovies, the rector of St. PauPs Epis- copal chuch. officiating. Burial will he made in the family cemetery nearby the residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Charles Howard Odell

ihe remains of Charles Howard odell' aged 47 years who died in a local lnfirmary Tuesday night were sent to Rutland, Vt, last night for in- terment by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
w. P. Gossetf

W. F. Gossett, aged 80 years. died yes- terday morning at Blount Springs Flu neral services over the remains will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Graves Gap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Mrs. J, B. Macon

Selma. May 7.-(Special.) )-Mrs. |. B. Macon of Dixon Mills died at a local infirmary Tuesday night after an ill., ness of about two months The de- ceased was brought to Selma for treat ment several weeks ago. Besides her husband she leaves three children. The remains were carried to Dixon Mills Thursday morning and where the in- torment will be made Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
Dartmouth Defeated

Philadelphia, May 27.-The University Of Pennsylvania tennis team defeated Dartmouth here today five matches to
 none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
William Sanderson

Huntsville. May Special. )-wil- liam Sanderson, an aged resident of Madison county and well known vet eran of the Confederate army. died yesterday at his home at Monroyia. Five sons and two daughters survive him. MT. Sanderson was IT years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
MANUFACTURERS
 LAUNCH NATIONAL
 TRADE CONVENTION
tcontinued from Page one)
Must Exercise Right.

force in the financial or political af- fairs of other countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28
To Sign Protocol

and crew proceeded inland to Tolana and communicated directly with Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

Jenkins was the individual star o the game. striking out 15 men in ths two contests and getting four saf,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

AS the graduating exercises of the Bes- semer High school will take place on Thursday evening the meeting of the Bes- semer Culture club has been postponed until Friday afternoon at the library. A splendid programme has been arranged and all members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

New track scales are being installed at the Southern depot. They are large enough to weigh a 60-foot car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

Following the inspection trip to Chat- tanooga of Aldermen Rattray and Ball. lard it is probable that the purchase of a street flusher will be recommended to the council Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

A chautauqua to be held at the new grounds at Fort Payne is be- ing organized to extend from July to October. 1t is intended to make the i'm stitution permanent. and large hotel will be built next year at the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

Dr. George S. Vann has decided not to be candidate for mayor, but his friends are urging him to run for president of the council. If he grants their request. he may be without opposition for that of- fee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-28

kyrl's band and the Denton Grand Opera company were the attractions at the chautauaua today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07
CALLING OUT THE RESERVES.

In the hope of reducing the over- whelming Kirby majority in Faulkner county, Senator Clarke has instructed Judge J. V. Bourland, whom he re- gently appointed United States dis trict attorney for the Western district of Arkansas, to proceed at once to this county and make five speeches. here in the interest of the senator.
 Faulkner county does not belong in the federal court district in which Judge Bourland serves. To some peo- pie it might appear strange that the senator did not send the Honorable w. H. Martin, whom he has also ap- pointed as district attorney for the Eastern United States district court of Arkansas, in which district this county is situated. The explanation is that MT. Martin shortly before re-
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07
st, Elaborate Scenic Production

ceiving his appointment, openly es- poused the cause of the Bull Moose candidate for governor of Arkansas, voted for him, and will not, therefore, under the rules of the Democratic State Central Committee, be permit ted to vote in the Democratic primary election to be held on the 25th of this month.
 Judge Bourland will doubtless be accorded courteous hearing when he comes to Faulkner county, whatever the people may think of the propriety of sending out a recently-appointed officer of the federal judiciary to make campaign speeches in behalf of the father of his job. But vast majority of the Democrats of the county, especially in the rural town ships, have already decided that the time has arrived for the retirement of Senator Clarke and they are only waiting for election day to come, when they will cast their votes for Judge William r. Kirby, real Democrat and man of the people.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight, fair and somewhat colder; Sunday, fair and colder
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07

SENATOR A. c. MARTIN, who an nounced his candidacy for lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, an office which does not now exist and possibly never will, when shown the ridiculousness of his position claimed that it was only a joke" As Martin is considerable of a joke himself the public was not fooled a bit.-Beebe News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07

ANDREW Y. SMITH has withdrawn from the race for state land commis- sioner, leaving an open field to W. B. Owen, at present chief deputy in that office MT Smith has many friends who would have been glad to support him, but in MT Owen the state will have a courteous and efficient officer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07

THE withdrawal of Mayor Clinton of Dardanelle leaves Secretary of State Earle W. Hodges practically without opposition and insures his re- beyond doubt. The pre- diction is now made that Mr. Hodges in 1916 will be the Democratic nom- inee for governor of Arkansas-and no better man could be selected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-07

A travelling man who IS supporting Senator Clarke and whose duties re- quire him to visit the inland towns in several central Arkansas counties was heard to make this remark in Con- way the other day: T am strong for Clarke, but there's no chance for him. Every d. redneck and hill-billy in this whole country is bowling for Kirby"