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The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
BRITISH WARsHIPs SUFFER.
Struck by German Land Batteries
in Coast Attack.

Berlin (by wirelessl. Sept. N.-Hostile
warships. which bombarded the Belgian
coast towns of Westende and Middle
kerke yesterday were struck by shells
fired from the German land batteries. the
war office announced today. These war
ships are believed to have been British
vessels.
The war Office statement follows:
Enemy ships bombarded Westende
and Middlekerke yesterday without re-
suit. They withdrew before our fire.
Several ships were struck
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Sees U. S. at Prosperity Crest.

Denver. Colo, Sept 20.-A plea for bet
Ter treatment of railroads at the hands
of State and interstate commerce COM
missions and a prediction that at the
end of the present European war the
United States will be in the best condi-
t1on financially of any time In its history
were contained in the annual address of
A. 3. Leach, Of Chicago. president OF the
Investment Bankers Association of
America. which opened its national con-
Hentiou here.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21

bombs on the hostile trenches and cap
turing guns. Our artillery bombarded the
enemy at Kemikli-Liman. Our coast bat
teries' at Sed ul Bahr bombarded the en-
canpments and positions of the enemy.
In the afternoon French warship
and enemy batteries bombarded our coast
batteries. but caused no DAMAGE
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
American Heads British Hospital.

Paris. Sept. 2p.-Dr. Joseph Blake. Of
Boston. who was the chief surgeon OF the
American ambulance at Neuilly, has re-
signed to become chief of the new gen.
eral British base hospital at Risoranges.
which was organized by Lady johnson,
wife of the British Ambassador at The
Hague.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
TURKS SHELL ENEMY CAMPS.
Successes Against Allies Force,
Told in Report.

Constantinople (via Berlin and Amster-
damn, Sept. eG-Turkish successes at the
Dardanelles were announced in the fol-
lowing statement issued at the war office
today:
'.On the Dardanelles front on Saturday
night our reconnoitering detachments re-
pulsed the enemy successfully throwing
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Rotterdam in from War Zone

New York, Sept. 20.-Seven hundred and
Lightweight passengers We're on the liner
Rotterdam. arriving here today from
Dutch and English ports. The Rott-r-
dam was held up two days at Falmouth
by the British naval authorities. but was
allowed to proceed on September L.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Transatlantic Medicos Meet.

Philadelphia. Sept. o.-The sixty-hfth
annual convention OF the Pennsyivania
State Medical Society opened TO-DAY Al
the Bellevue Stratford Hotel here with
several hundred physicians from all parts
Of peunsyivania and eminent specialafs
from othsr etatsa n attsnaAneA
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Baltimore Wreck Survivor Lsnd.

New York, Sept 1lTThe steamer Ska
ola arrived today from West Indian
ports. having on board capt. y. L. Jam.
ieson and eight Of the crew OF the
schoousr Florence n. Penley. abandoued
a - tu.a sinking condition while On
Asr way from Baltimore to Rio Jansirs,
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Sweden to Get German Coal.

Copenhagen. Sept. 20.-Sweden has
arranged to obtain from Germany coal
and other products on which Germany
has prohibited expectation. Sweden
has agreed that there viii be no reex-
portation.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-21
Canadian Airman Killed in Britain,

London, Sept 2o.-Ths Daily News
states that the Canadian aviator, Hay,
has hesa killed while aying ea TIE
NorthumbeSlo1a eoast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
I. P. A. IN ANNUAL SESSION IN DECATUR Visitors Taken Over City in AutOmObiles-Over 100
 Present

Decatur. May Special )-Due to many deadlocks on parliamentary mat ters the convention of the Travellers Protective association tonight did not get to the election of officers until al most 12 o'clock.
 D. l.. Rainey of Decatur was elected president; Hughes B. Kennedy of Blr- mingham, first vice president; Thomas Kilby of Anniston, second vice presi dent; D. M. Scott of Selma, third vice president; F. D. Jordan of Gadsdcn, tourth vice president, and H. w. Hay den of Demopolis fifth vice president w. R. Mabry of Birmingham was re- elected secretary and treasurer and the Rev. H R. McCasiin of Montgom- cry was elected state chaplain Tie Rev. McCaslin also was indorsed for chaplain of the National Travellers Pro tective association and the Alabama delegates instructed to fight for his sp- | ointment to that office. Gadsden was convention by unanimous vote.
 o. r. Smith of Selma, who had done much "politicing," withdrew his argu- ments for Selma when he discovered that ne could muster but four votes including his own. He joined with the ether delegates in voting for Gads- den
 Mayor Bellenger was compelled to leave for Birmingham before the east ing of the vote on the next meeting place which did not come until 12.3l o clock.
 The business sessions will be re- sumed tomorrow morsing on the boat which carries the delegates on a pleas ilre trip down the Tennessee river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

morning about o'clock and much damage was done. Street car service between Bessemer and Birmingham was delayed for several hours, trees were Lprooted telephones put out of com
 mission, windows broken and several houses were blown from their pillars to the ground. The water was so high in several negro quarters that it was nec- essapy to drive wagons up to the doors to take the negroes out. This was the | worst rainstorm that has visited this city for sometime. All streams in and around Bessemer are very high. The water rose several inches in the base
 ment of the Realty building, where the Stag pool room and the Bessemer Attn | letic club have quarters.
 The funeral of Thomas Howell, which was to have taken place today. was postponed on account of the indictment weather and will take place tomorrow morning al 10 o'clock from the late | residence on Arlington avenue, the ser vices being conducted by the Rev. George Stoves, postor of the First Meth odist church. Interment will follow at Union cemetery, the Bessemer lodge | No 1O9, Independent Order of Odd Eel l lows having charge at the grave. The Athletic meet and May Day fes- | tiyal which was to have been held this afternoon at the Bessemer high school
 has been postponed until Monday after
 noon on account of the weather. ] In the Bessemer city court today the jury in the case of Dr. R, w. Waldrop vs. | Ada Gray admnistratrx. returned a verdict for s25. The plaintiff was repre- | scented by l.. l.. Lockwood. while Good
 vvn X Ross represented the defendant l The afternoon was taken up with the hearing of the cases of w. P Nabors vs
 A. M. Brown and S. R. Russell vs. A. M Brown. Goodwin X Ross represented the plaintiffs, while Hugh McEnlry represent | ed the defendant.
 Mrs. F. L. Huey entertained at dinner | tonight at her attractive home at Jones' boro in honor of Mrs Bashinsky, presi dent: Mrs B. B. Ross, first vice president Miss Mildred Rutherford. historian; Mrs Ellen Peters Bryce, honorary life presi dent, and Mrs. Charles Sharp, historian of the Alabama division United Daughters of the Confectionery. The table was ar tistically arranged, huge crystal vase of Easter lilies forming the center deco ra ton while handsome hand-painted cards designed in Easter lilies designated the place of each guest. A seven-course din
 ner was served, the ices being frozen ir the form of Easter lilies.
 l Chester c. Adcox of Texas was in Bes. semer yesterday on businass.
 !, E. P Hammond. Jr.. the little son oi MT. and Mrs. E. P. Hammond is seri
 ously i'll at the home of his parents or
 ISxth avenue.
 I Miss Florence Kelley May has gone tt
 points in Georgia, where she is visitnf !; relatives and friends.
 Il Mrs Emory Lee ia doing nicely afte,
 an operation at the Elizabeth Duncan hos pital. 4i-
 Mrs. A. W. Parker left yesterday fol
 Anniston, where, she will visit relative, and friends.
 J Miss Wanna Parker has returned iron a visit with relatives and friends in Mont gonery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

A wireless call for help was sent out and immediately rescue boats of all kind < were sent out both from the neighboring roi1ts along the coast and Queenstown.
 But within 15 minutes, as one survivor estpated. and certainly within half an holr the Lrstania had disappeared.
 Where Great Britain's fastest merchant vessel went down-Old Head Kinsale-is a landmark that has brought joy to many travellers and it always has stood as the sign from shore that the perlls of the voyage across the Atlantic were at an erd
 The line whose boast has been that 1t has never lost a passenger in the Atlantic service has lost the ship that lodged the lurking enemy off Nantucket light the day after war was declared and later startled the world by flying the Stars and Stripes.
 The British admiralty is discoura gins guesses of dead and injured Before de- tails are known the British press is ask ing editorially what the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
CHICKS CUT SQUAD

Memphis, May 7.-(Special.) )-The Mem phis squad was cut down to 16 players that Catcher Marshall. Pitcher Shirley and 1nfielder R. J. McDermott had been sent to Charleston, in the South Atlantic league, and that Outfielder Woodruff and Pitcher Baskette had been given their unconditional felease. Pitcher Renfer, claimed from Nashville by waivers: Jack Mitchell shortstop, recently purchased from Indianapolis, and Outfielder Dren- nen. sent to Waco and recalled, joined the team here tonight and left with the Chicks for Birmingham
 Secretary Watkins of the Memphis team announced tonight that today's game, scheduled at Birmingham, was postponed because Memphis could not reach there in time, and would be played here Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
FIGHTING IN EAST CONTINUES;
 AUSTR|ANS REPORT
 FURTHER VICTORIES
Russians Continue Retreat in Carpathians, According
 to Vienna-Little Activity Reported in the West

London. May 5.-sanguinary fighting continues between the Russians and the Teutonic allies in GaIicia and in the Carpathians. vienna asserts that the Ausfro- Germans are fin the dis trict of PiIsno and Jaslo, east of Wisloka, and that the Russians still are retreating. pursued by the Teutors. who are advancing across the Beskids.
 In the eastern Carpathians Vienna declares the Austro- Germans are re- pulsing desperate Russian attacks. Fet- iograd says the fighting in Galicia be- tween the Vistula and the Carpathians has "assumed the character of great tattle."
 From Courland to the Carpathians both Berlin and Petrograd claim sue cesses at various points.
 Bad weather prevails in the west aud but little fighting has taken place there.
 In addition to the Lusitania, German submarines have sent two more Brit ish steamers to the bottom off the Irish ooast--the Candidate and the Centur- ion. The crews of both vessels We're saved.
 The opening of tho Italian Parlia ment set for May 12 has been post poned by a royal decree to May % Meanwhile the situation in Italy is said to be growing more tense and the newspapers express the opinion that only miracle now can keep Italy out of the war
 Japan has waived points in her de- -nands to China and China has ar rounced that other proposals of the Tokio government will be accepted This is considered as giving btighu- CT aspect to the situation and as pos sibly averting rupture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
1910 First
 

will say to this event and how she will hold Germany to the "strct accouniabili- ty'' mentioned in previous diplomatic cor respondence
 The office of the Cunard line closed shortly after II o'clock tonight and of fcers of the company stated there would be no further information coming from the line until the offices opened tomor- LOW.
 Late messages received tonight from the Cunard line offices in Liverpool in- dicated that no definite information would be forthcoming tonight as the officers were giving all attention to the persons saved from the ship.
 Among the last messages received vera several stating that individuals were safe. In these messages were the names of George Kessler. a New York wine agent; Miss Jessie Taft smith. Braceville. O.; Mrs. H. R. Lassiter, wife of Gen H. R. Lassiter, and their son. P. Lassiter of London Mrs Lasseter and her son were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
GIRLS CONFERENCE
 CONFINES TO-DAY

Owing to the severe rain of Thursday night, the council fire which was to have been the opening feature of the Older Girls conference, was postponed from last night until one night next week.
 This morning at 10 o'clock the con- ference will convene at the First Bap- tist church and the full programme will be carried out. It is expected that over 1000 girls of teen age will take part in the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Moses

Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Moses, aged Al. wife of C. T. Moses. local contractor. died yesterday morning at 5:20 o'clock at her late residence, 1l14 North Seventeenth street. She is survived by her husband, c. T. Moses, and two small children, Margueret and Richard. also two sisters, Mrs. A. Fomossa of Brentwood, Tenn, and Mrs. c. Schupp of Joelton, Tenn. h. terment will take place at Emwod ceme- tery today at 3 D. m. The pallbearers will be John w. Smith, Harris Burns, D. Pyron, George Moss, B. F. Corley and James P. Galtney. The Rev. Father Sands will officiate at the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
HOW MANY OF CREW OF LINER SAVED
 NOT YET KNOWN
(Contipued from Page One)

last leg of her voyage to Liverpool, when about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, q sub marine suddenly appeared and so far as all reports go, fired two torpedoes with out warning at the steamer. One struck her near the bows and the other in the engine room.
 The powerful agents of destruction tore through the vessels side, causing terri fife explosions. Almost immediately great volumes Of water poured through the openings and the Lusitania listed.
 Boats which were already swung out on the davits were dropped overheard and were speedily filled with passengers who Tad been appalled, by the desperate at- tack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
1GO Landed

New York. May 7.--The Cunard Steam ship company at 9:45 ?. m. received the following message from Liverpool:
 Queenstown wires Stormcock landing about 16o passengers and crew. It re- ported by the admiralty that trawlers Dock and Indian Empire have about 200. Tug Flying Fish about 100. Three torpedo boats 45 and four dead. We are putting those landed up at different hotels and boarding houses, but we cannot give a list of the survivors before morn- ing, as passengers are in such state that their immediate wants must be our first consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Had PremOnitiOn

Boston, May IA premonition of dis aster was responsible for the fact that Edward B. Bowen. wealthy shoe dealer whose name appears on the Hist of saloon cabin passengers who sailed on the Lusi- tania'' tonight heard reports at his home in Newton of the wreck of the liner.
 Mr. Bowen, with important business awaiting him in London, had engaged passage on the Lusitania.
 Friday night" he explained, "a feeling grew upon me that something was going to happen on the Lustania. talked it over with Mrs. Bowen and decided to cancel passage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Steamer on Fire

San Francisco, May 7.-The Amer :can- Hawaiian steamer Pennsylvanian, en route from New York to San Fran cisco. Is docked at Balboa with fire smoulderirg below decks. according to advices received here today. steam was turned in on the blaze, which is reported to be dnder control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
PERSONAL

Jack Degaris of Pulaski, Tenn, was operated on at the Birmingham nfirmary yesterday after a hurried trip to Bir- minsham He was suffering from a rup- tured appendix. Dr. w. c. Gewin per- formed the operation and at an early hour this morning MT. Degaris was rest ing comfortably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Mrs. Sarah l.. Inrdan

Mrs Sarah l.. Jordan, aged e9 years died yesterday afternoon at o'cock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. z. Jenkins, 106 Crews station. The de- ceased is survived by six children. Mrs J. H. Marsh, Mrs s. l.. Jenkins of Bir- mingham and Mrs. Delos Travis of Pana, H., w. B., c. L. and W. s. Jordan, also of Pana. The remains of the decea sed will probably be sent to Pana by Shaw his afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Water Shallow

Washington. May Navy department charts show that the waters off kinsale. where the Lusitania is reported to have sunk. are comparatively shallow. rang ing from 12o to POO feet in depth at a dis tanoe of nine or 10 miles from shore. This. naval officers said tonight, ought to make possible the recovery of valua- ble property aboard the ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
SIDELIGH ON GREATEST OCEANIC TRAGEDY SINCE
 THE TITANIC WENT DOWN

Jones thinks from 300 to 500 saved. This includes passengers and crew and is only estimate we are able to make. In mean time. we are going through hotels, lodg- ing houses etc.. tonight and will wire tomorrow fullest possible list. In mean time injured and dead are taking up all our attention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Miss Imogene Vandegrift

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Imogene Vandegrift, who died Fri. day night as a result of poison self ad- ministered, will be conducted from the chapel of Lige Eos this morning at 9:15 The Rev. J. w. Johnson of the First Methodist church will offcate. Interment will follow at Elmwood. The following will act as pallbearers: A. D. Thorne, H. Shepherd, w. W. Henderson, George Will Hams, Stanley Atkins and John Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
GOLF

Oakland, Cal. May 7-Heinrich Schmidt of the Claremone country club won first honors in the Panama Pacific exposition handicap amateur golf tourna- ment today. defeating M. A. Mclaughlin If the Michigan Country club. Pasadena. up and to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Hopkins on Board

Washington. May 7-Among the pas sengers on the Lustania were A. l.. Hop Sirs. president of the Newport News Shpbuilding and Dry Dock company. and F. G. Auntlett foreign representative of that company. Both were listed as from New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Mrs. Lenora Goodson

Mrs. Leonora Goodson, aged 45 years, died yesterday morning at o'clock at her late residence, 11s First avenue. Elyton. The remains were sent to Gordo yesterday by Shaw. & Son. The deceased, is sur vived by her husband George Goodson, and three small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
J. J. Harreu

J. J. Harrell, aged 56 years, died at local infirmary early yesterday morning. The body of the deceased was sent to Re- public last night by Lige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
De stafeno Slightly Hurt

Sam De Stafene. East Thomas. fell from a street railway bridge at East Thomas last night and was badly cut about the head and body. He was removed to Gnassis infirmary at East Thomas. and Is reported to be doing very Well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
M. Danforth Dead

Clanton. May 7-(Special) )-veteran M. Danforth' aged 70 years died on Thursday and was buried yesterday. The deceased leaves son. daughter and many friends in Chiffon county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Mrs. William Heath

Marbury. May 7.-tSpecial)- Will Nam Heath. who resided one mile from this place, died and was buried in the Aarbury cemetery yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

Liverpool May 7.--Scenes reminiscent of the Titanic and the Empress of Ireland disasters were to be witnessed in Niver- pool tonight, where a large crowd, chief ly women, relatives of the crew of the Lusitania gathered outside the Cunard office anxiously awaiting news of their men.
 Little was available, however. but the people remained calm, although the strain was terrible.
 So far as could be learned here to- night the Lusitania had no guns aboard.
 BaltimOreans on Board
 Baltimore, May 7.-Among the passen- gers on the Lustania were at least two Baltimoreans and two former Baltimo- reans-C. Harwood Knight and his sister of Paris. whose mother, Mrs. Wilhemina Sonneborn. lives here, and Leo NJ Schwa- becker, also now of Paris.
 Montau Grant, who, with his wife was passenger, was not a naturalized cit izen His wife was a native of Vir- ginia. They were going to England to visit Grants relatives.
 New Orleans Woman Aboard
 New Orleans, May Mrs. William E. Lcverich, a native of New Orleans and prominently connected here, was aboard the Lusitania with her daughter. Miss Rosina Leverich. They were returning to their home in England after a several months visit there with relatives.
 500 Saved
 New York, May 7.-The Cunard Steam- ship company at 9:15 p. m. received the following message from Liverpool:
 queenstown wires that First Officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

JOHNS Under'axinr CO. rhon. ,osa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
New Orleans Woman Aboard
800 Saved

New York, May 7.-The Cunard Steam- ship company at 9:15 p. m. received the following message from Liverpool:
 Queenstown wires that First Officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

Bessemer and vicinity was visited by . terrible rain and thunderstorm this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

Military lace Oxford patent vamp. Choice of fawn. gray and black cloth top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Tennis Oxfords 39c

VVC HULL fUC HTuGH Mems. Boys and Youths
 Sizes
 A most wonderful offer and one you'll not find else where in town. Mems. boys and children's sizes in val ues from 50c to 75c. In this great sale for this remark ably low price. All sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08

Your choice of fawn, gray or putty cloth. a most attractive style and a great value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
shee ase%sadeSs sadssiss Today G1tat ts taf Shoe Factories Outlet Sale

This great big progressive bargain giving store that you have known for more than 20 years offers you the greatest values in It's history. Brand new, snappy summer shoes and oxfords for every member of the family. Real shoes made of the best materials and finished with the utmost care. Bought for spot cash for this big sale at a part of their value-sod to you the same way. We guar antee every purchase made of us-lF YOU ARE NOT FULLY SATISFIED you will be,
Smyrna times., 1915-09-08
Women IN the World

Refusing to take a dare, Mrs. Marie
Morgan Of Sedalia, Mo-, made a bal.
loon ascension to the height Of 1900
feet from which she dropped to the
ground in safety with a parachute
Mrs. Martin W. Littleton, wife OF
former Congressman Littleton Of New
York. is given credit for having the
government negotiate for the purchase
Of the famous Thomas Jefferson man
sion.
AS a means Of gaining speed the
Western Union Telegraph company in
New York city has equipped its GO girl
messengers with roller skates. This
army OF girls deliver messages in the
company's great operating room. there
by bringing about a saving of one-hali
IN time.
Women are employed as inspectors
for women that work in % states
New York has IS, Pennsylvania, TO-
Ohio, s; Wisconsin. 5: Minnesota. 4;
New Jersey. Michigan and Illinois
each. California and Maryland eaci
have 2. and in u other states ther'
Is one inspector each.