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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
'NORTHPORT SWEPT
 BY SERIOUS FIRE
Two Dwellings, a Barn and Garage Destroyed-En-
 tire City Threatened

Tuscaloosa, June 10.-(Special )-Origi- mating in the home of E. B. Bell. fire to- night at o'clock destroyed two dwell lings. the barn and garage of Dr. c. P. Bell and threw the town of Northport. across the river from Tuscaloosa. into q panic. The Bell home on Columbus street adioined the main business section of inc town and it was thought for time that the entire business district was doomed
 There was no way of fighting the flames other than buckets. The Tuscaloosa fire department responded to a call for help but after exhausting their supply of chemicals were helpless as Northport has no waterworks system at present Much damage was caused by business firms moving their fixtures and stocks into the streets. The bucket brigade did valiant service and after an hours hard work succeeded in controlling the flames.
 The house where the fire originated was owned by Dr. C. P. Bell and was valued at S2oO0, with 5000 insurance. The resi- dence of Ernie Thomas, owned by John Moore, was valued at $500; insurance un- known. The barn and garage of Dr. Bell were valued at $500, covered by insurance. The damage to the stocks and fixtures of Rice Brothers, merchants finders Brothers, merchants; the Robertson Gro cery company, and the Bell Drug com pany who moved their entire stocks into the streets, could not be estimated to- night. The fire was very spectacular and drew large crowds from Tuscaloosa at- tracted by the glare from the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
What Alabdmidns Think
 Of Brydn's Resignation
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery June 10.-fSpecial. )-Confi- dence in President Wilson's ability to handle the delicate situation between this country and Germany, despite the resig- nation of William Jennings Bryan as a member of his cabinet and criticism of the former Secretary of State for what lis regarded as "inopportune retirement '' were expressed by a number of leading officials at the capitol today.
 Among those who gave brief expressions to their views were Congressman Hugh s. Dent, of the Third Alabama district. and Congressman Fred Backmon of the Fourth district
 MT. Dent regarded MT Bryans resig- nation untimey, but at the same time expressed supreme confidence in the Pres ident
 T regard Mir. Bryans resignation as most inopportune.' said MT. Dent. How ever, l have great confidence in Presi- dent Wilson's ability to handle the sit uation, and if Congress is called into ex- tra session I shall support the President as I have done in the past. l thoroughly agree with what the President has done
 Mir Blackmon was more caustic in his rema rks.
 'I never deserted a friend in my life
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are requested to meet at the hall promptly at o'clock Friday morning to attend the funeral of T. D. Lewis.
 Phil Neal has gone to Scale where he will visit friends for several weeks
 Miss Rebecca Jessel of Montgomery is the guest of relatives and friends ir Bessemer for a few days.
 Assistant Chief of the Fire Department Arthur Roberts is able to be out after a recent illness
 Mrs. John Neal has gone to Georgia where she will visit relatives and friends.
 Miss Grace McDaniels is quite ill at her home on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. Joe Trucks and little son of Iron ton are the guests of Mrs. Trucks moth CT, Mrs Clewis on Sixth avenue.
 MISS Ella Rutn Argo nas ret tiT ned ttu her home at St Clair after a delightful Argo- Barrett wedding.
 Miss Eleanor Brooks has returned to he rhome at St. Clair after a delightful visit to friends in Bessemer
 Miss Zella McWhorter left today for her home at Athens, after spending sev- eral days in Bessemer with friends
 Miss Sarah Brooks has returned to her home in TaRadega after delightful visit in Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

at critical stage" he said T have al along supported the President, and shall continue to do so as long as his policies do not conflict with my democratic views Tn the present European crisis l believe the President has been actuated by rare wisdom and patriotism.
 A H. Carmichael, speaker of the house or representatives. said:
 think MT Bryan's resignation will prove loss to the administration, al- though thoroughly agree with the Presi- dent and believe he Is entitled to the sup port of the entire country in the patriotic course he has taken
 Chairman Henry P. Merritt of the leg flslative Investigating committee said he
 thought MT. Bryans doctrine sound, - Dut that it was unfortunate that he should have resigned at this time
 Bitter criticism against MT. Bryan was made by John H. Wallace. Jr.
 MT. Wallace said: MT. Bryans in- ordinate penchant for the calcium flame predominates even in his resignation at this, his most inoppor.une time, which Will doubtless cause the Germans to draw the illogical deduction that the American people are not united in the support of President Wilson's patriotic and dignified foreign policy. The action of Mr. Bryan however, will cement all loyal citizens of this country into a magnificent homo- geneity and solidarity in upholding Pres ident Wilson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
URGE NEW ROUTE FOR HIGHWAY ITO LEEDS
Delegation Before Revenue Board Op- poses Route Mapped Out By
 County Engineer

large delegation appeared yester- day morning before the board of rev enue of Jefferson county and urged the building of the proposed Birming- ham and Leeds highway. George II Clarke. county engineer of highways made report on the highway to Leeds and mapped out a route via Irondale as being the cheapest besides giving better grade
 The delegation did not favor the route suggested by the engineer and contended that a route out of Bir- mingham by way of the Twenty seventh street road along the crest of Shades mountain to Weems gap thence to Leeds was the better route. After hearing all arguments on the subject the board took the matter un- der advsement
 Among those who made addresses before the board were B. M Allen. j. K. Brockman. Maj. F. H. Lewis. Nisbet Hambaugh, Hill Ferguson, A. W Full ghum. John w. O'Neill, Mai E. M Tutwiler and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
LESSONS FROM THE
 LIFE OF GIDEON
Topic At Opening of Ma tional Negro Baptist
 Congress

The life of Gideon and his accomplish. ments were used yesterday morning a the opening of the second days session ot the National Baptist Sunday School con. gress as the Bible lesson to inspire the young negroes to activity and work They were told by Dr. J. E. Ford of Jackson. vile, Fla. and Dr. W. IT. Hicks of Uniontown, that all had not been accom- plished by Booker T. Washington, or Dr R. H. Boyd but there was still room for others to distinguish themselves in some line of usefulness
 The congress opened with impressive song and prayer service by President C. II. Clark. The Rev. Henry Allen Boyd the promoter of the Sunday school con sress, made a short talk. Boyd resigned q place in the San Antonio postoffice to take place with his father in Nash vile, and help in the work of the Sunday school He is a college graduate. In his address he urged the young men to adopt lessons of industry and thrift; that they should wear less good clothes, and have more dollars on interest.
 The first practical Sunday school ad- dress was delivered by Matte Edwards ol Bessemer. "The Cradle Roll. Home Department and Their Benefit to Every Community"
 The Louisiana Glee club, from Shreve- port rendered several selections during the morning session. pr. J. s. Jackson. financial secretary of the A. M D Zion church. and grand master of the United Brothers of Friendship. was introduced and delivered an address in which he extended welcome to the congress He will give the officials of the convention an automobile ride this afternoon.
 Among the cadets yesterday morning an anti-cigarette crusade was organized; 10l boys pledging not to smoke and to use their influence among other boys. This was the work of pr. W. H. Crawford of Austin.
 grand master of negro Masons and edu- cator, was presented and made a short talk. pr. John H. Frank of Louisville short talk. N c. King of Roger Williams university, Nashville. Tenn. told how to interest and hold young people in their teens in Sunday school
 Yesterday afternoon was spent in de- partmental meetings. Every phase of Sunday school work was organized, and meetings for each department was held in the shape of round table talks
 Last night the adult departments Metokas and Galedas. held forth. There were many short addresses delivered The principal address was delivered by Lizzie B. Fouse of Lexington, Ky Dr. A. J. Stokes, Prof. T. T. Pollard of Beaumont, and the Rev. s. s. Jones of Muskogee Okla, made short talks. Music was one Of the features of the evening session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
SENATOR WHITE
 NAMES COMMITTEE

Tn compliance with a resolution adopted at the meeting' of the members of the Birmingham Newspaper club last Monday night Senator Frank S. White. chairman of the meeting, yesterday announced the personnel of committee he was author ized to name to investigate the affairs of the club. and make formal report to each member by mail is as follows:
 W. N. Malone. chairman; ]. R. Hornady, A. c. Jenkins, R. DuPont Thompson and K. w. Ewing. Chairman Malone has called meeting of his committee to be Eeld next Monday night at the news- paper club at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, June 10.-(Special )-The following decisions were announced toda V by the supreme court: Mcclellan, J.-Fairhope Single Tax Cor poraton A. J. Melville, appeal from Mobile chancery court; reversed and re- manded.
 Sayre, J.-Daisy Turner vs. Joe Turner, appeal from Lowndes chancery court; af- frmed.
 1sadore Veil vs. Eugene l.. Hill, ap- peal from Montgomery city court; re- Versed and remanded.
 Alabama Penny Savings bank vs. Fan nie Holmes. appeal from Jefferson circuit court: affirmed
 C. l.. Haley vs. w. N Miller, ct al appeal from Winston circuit court: af- firmed
 A. J. Widener vs. Alabama Great South ern Railroad company, appeal from Tus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
AMERICAN CITIES co.
 DECLARES DIVIDEND

New Orleans, June 1o-The board of directors of the American Cities company. in session here today, declared a semi annual dividend of 1iA per cent on the preferred stock or one-half the dividend declared at the end of the first six months of last year. The decrease in earnings was attributed to the effect of the Euro
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caloosa county court; affirmed. E. D. Reynolds vs. J. W. Hardee, ap- peal from Lawrence circuit court: af- firmed.
 Gardner-Joel A. McDavid vs. Bank Of Bay Minette, ct al. appeal from Mobile chancery court; affirmed.
 w. N Cox. ct al vs. Clara A. Morton. appeal from Montgomery city court; af- firmed
 The Advertiser Company, ct aJ vs. the State of Alabama. appeal from Montgomery chancery court affirmed.
 Mrs. Rosa c. Eastburn, ct al. vs. Zoe Cazinas, executrix, appeal from Mobile probate court: affirmed.
 John R. Vidmer. ct al. ys Thomas L.. Lloyd, appeal from Mobile law and equity court; affirmed
 Per Curam- Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company vs Carney Compton, pro ami appeal from Jefferson circuit court appeal dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
BON CRIES WINS
 EPOSITION MEET

San Francisco, June 10.-Bon Cres and Baron Todd fought it out for three heats today in the 2:25 class trot at the exposi- ton meet, Bon Ores finally annexing the major share of the 5000 purse The last heat developed the fastest time of the race, 2:16A
 In the three-year-old class pacjng. Shel- ooh went out in front in each heat, but breaks cost him the race which went to Agnes Patch. Best time 2:201a
 The 2;2o driving club trot brought out a field of 10, Agnes Carter capturing the event with best time of 2:l5a..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

last the prize court should have to de- eide the question whether the destruction of the ship and cargo was legal, whether and under what conditions the property sunk was lia ble to confscation and to whom and in what amount indemnity is to be paid, provided application therefor is received
 since the decision of the prize court must first be awaited before any further position is taken by the German gov ernment, the simplest way for the Amer ican parties interested to settle their claims would be to enter them in the competent records in accordance with the provision Of the German-American code of prize proceeding.
 The undersigned begs to suggest that the ambassador bring the above to the knowledge of his government and avail himself etc. VON JAGOW
 Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Bill John Smith vs. state, from Chero- kee circuit court affirmed
 Ali Phillips vs. state. from Randolph circuit court; affirmed
 Thomas, J.-S Gassenheimer & Co vs state, from Montgomery circuit court; affirmed
 Charlie Pesnell vs. state. from Gle hurne circuit court apr)'al dismissed
 Martin Morris vs. state, from Ran colph circuit court; affirmed
 Brown, J.-Dock Murray Vs state from Anniston city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
COURTOF APPEAL LSDECISIONS

Montg gomery, June 10.-(Special. ) The following list of decisions of the court of appeals of Alabama were given out today:
 Pelham P J-w. A Davis vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, from Autauga circuit count; ap- peal dismissed
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. \ritz Risenstein, from Bessmer city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
|SLAVS REINFORCED
 WITH FRESH TROOPS RENEW OFFENSIVE
 AGAINST GERMANS
tCentip.ed iron, Page 0.e,

where the Italians claim to have taken Monfalcone, an important town near the coast.
 German submarines continue their ac- tivity Today they accounted for two British torpedo boats while the loss of 10 fishing vessels and one steamer, the Erna Boldt. is credited to the underwater boats Forty-one members of the crews of the torpedo boats were rescued As tEese vessels always carry crews of 35 men, it Is believed that the loss of life in their sinking will approximate 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
To Investigate

Chicago, June 1O.-Count Giuliu Boog- nesi. Italian consul here, directed John P1cco, consular agent at Springfield, to go to Johnston City to investigate the lynching of an Italian laborer there Count Bolognesi requested the state authorities to give the officials at Johnston City sufficient aid to protect Italians there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
ITALIAN LYNCHED
 IN JOHNSTON CITY
 AND RIOT FOLLOWS
,continued from Page One,

tempt to assassinate the marshal of Whiteash. nearby town.
 Late tonight the foreigners were re- ported massing in their quarter of the city and a clash was feared before the arrival of troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
Epes Wins Game

Epes. June 10.-(special.)-Epes. by hit
 the ball hard defeated Boligee here today by the score of II to 3. Batteries
 .-pss, hylton and Greenlee. Boligee, Johnson, Johnson, Rhodes and Powell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
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pean conflict on general business condi- tions and to the advent of the so-called jitney automobile.
 The corporation owns and operates power and lighting and street railway systems in several southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
GOOdnOw Leaves

Baltimore. June 10.--Dr Frank I. Goodnow. president of Johns Hopkins, left today for China to act as constitu- tional adviser of the Chinese republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
What Firmness Is

force. has done in the old world: shal we invite it to cross the Atlantic? AL ready the jingoes of our own country have caught the rabies from the dogs of war; shall the opponents of organ nized slaughter be silent while the dsea SC spreads?
 AS an humble follower of the Prince of Peace; as a devoted believer in the prophecy that They that take the sword shall perish with the sword I beg to be counted amount those who earnestly urged the adoption of a course in this matter which will leave no doubt of our governments willingness to continue ne- gotations with Germany until an ami cable understandn is reached or at lea until the stress of war is over, we can appeal from Philip drunk with carnage to Philip sobered by the memories of an historic friendship and by recollec- ton of the innumerable ties of kfnship that bind the fatherland to the United States.
 Some nation must lead the world ont of the black night of war into the light of that day when Swords shall be beaten into plowshares.' Why not make that honor ours? Some day-why not nowp- the nations will learn that enduring peace cannot be built upon fear-that good will does not grow upon the stalk of violence. Some day the nations will place their trust in love, the weapon for which there is no shield; in love, that suffereth long and is kind; in love that IS not easily provoked. that beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things endureth all things; in love which. though despised as weakness by the wor shippers fo Mars. abideth when all else fails. w. l. BRYAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11
IN ELOQUENT PLEA WILLIAM J. BRYAN
 TELLS AMERICANS
 HIS SIDE OF CASE
tCoutiDUed from Page One,


 eminent and antasonistic-force and persuasion. Force speaks with firm ness and acts through the ultimatuln. persuasion employs argument courts Intervention and depends upon negoti- ation Force represents the old svs- lem, the system that must pass away: persuasion represents the new sys- tenn, the system that has been grow ing all to slowly it is true, but grow Ing for 1900 years. In the old sys- tenn war is the chief corner stone--war which at it's best is little better than war at its worse; the new system con- templates a universal brotherhood es- tablished through the uplifting power of example
 Conforms to All System
 If l correctly interpret the note 70 Germany, it conforms to the stan dards of the old system rather than to the rules of the new and I cheer full " admit that it is abundantly sup. ported by precedents-precede writ ten in characters of blood upon almost every page of human history. Austria furnishes the most recent precedent; 1t was Austria's firmness that dictated the ultimatum against Servia, which set the world at war Every ruler now participating in this unparalleled con flict has proclaimed his desire for peace and denied responsibility for the war and it Is only charitable that we should credit all of them with good faith. They desired peace but thev sought it according to the rules of the old system. They believed that firm ness would give the best assurance of the maintenance of peace and faith fully following precedent, they went so near the fire that they We're, one after another, sucked into the con- test. Never before have the frightfu; follies of this fatal system been so clearly revealed as now. The most civ ilized and en1ightened-aye the most sh shristian of the nations of Eurore- are grappling with each other as if in death struggle. They are sacrificing the best and bravest of their sons on the battlefield; they are convert ing their gardens into cemeteries and their homes into houses of mourning they are taxing the wealth of today and laying burden of debt on the toll Of the future; they have filled the air with thunderbolts more deadly than those of love. and they have multiplied the perils of the deep Adding fresh fuel to the flame of hate. they have daily devised new horrors, until one side is endeavoring to drown noncom- blatant men. women and children at sea. while the other seeks to starve dren on land. And they are so absorbed in alternate retaliations and fin conipet- itive cruelties that they seem, for the time being, blind to the rights of neu- trals and deaf to the appeals of hu- manity. A tree is known by its fruit. the war in Europe is the ripened fruit Of the old system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

At s:20 o'clock this morning the fire department answered a call to Sixth ave- nue between Twenty-fifth and Twenty sixth streets, where there was a small blaze on the roof of a negro house The fire was quickly extinguished. the dam age being estimated at about s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-11

All members of Bessemer lodge No 72l, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
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Prize Proceedings Necessary
 For the rest, prize proceedings of the case of the Frye are indispensable apart from the American claims, for the req son that other claims of the neutral and enemy interested parties are to be con sidered in the matter.
 As was stated in the note of April
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-20
ESTATE or CYRUS J. EsrABRooK


State Of Vermont. District OF Washington. rs,
The Honorable Probate Court for tho District
Aforesaid
To the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate OF Cyrus J. Estabrook. late OF the
town OF Barre. In said district, deceased,
GREETING.
WHEREAS. application hath been made to
this court, In writing. by the administrator,
Chandler M. ScriBner praying for license and
deceased, TO witt Situated In the town OF
Barre. in said district. representing To said
court that IT would be beneficial to the
heirs and all persons interested In the es-
tate OF said deceased, to sell said real estate
and convert the same into money
And bringing into court the consent and
appreciation in writing, OF all the heirs to
said estate residing in this state and setting
forth the situation of the real estate
WHEREUPON, the said court appointed
and assigned the 29th day Of April 1915,
district, to hear and decide upon said appli-
cation and petition. and ordered public notice
thereof TO be given to all persons interested
therein. by publishing said order. together
with the time and place OF hearing, three
weeks successfully in the Barre Daily Times,
a newspaper which circulatcs in the neigh
borhood Of those persons interested in said
estate. all of which publications shall be pre-
vious TO the day assigned for hearing
THEREFORE,. YOU are hereby notified to
appear before said court. at the time and
to make your objections to the granting OF
such license. if you see cause.
Given under my hand at Montpelier, in said
district, this 18th day Of April 1915.
FRANK ]. MARTIN. Judge
April l3-20-27
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-20
Pastor Raised $4,000.

AT the Rutland Methodist church Sun
day morning, Rev. DIR. E, p. Stevens, who
is soon to leave for his new charge in
Gloversville, Y. Y, reviewed the history
Of the church for the five years during
which he has served it as pastor. 1t
was shown that over $4,000 has been
raised by the parish since the clergyman
came to Rutland. The figures show that
the membership has changed very little
during this period the total number of
active members at the present time be-
ing 450 There are $50 pupils and teach
ers in the Sunday school and the Ep-
worth league has membership of $50.
The following is a summary OF the
finances during the five years service:
Raised by congregation, S2o,6s56s; sun
day school, s2.2s5.s6 Epworth league,
$970.95; ladies' aid society, Sl,s7327;
Kings Daughters, ssll.37; Woman's For.
egn Missionary society, 1910; Womans
Home Missionary society, s24s; total,
S27 .1s5l3.
Paid for church maintenance, SIS.
023.s6; benevolences, S3,l54.2s; debt.
5000; church improvements, S2,404.62;
parsonage, $l,726; total. s27,ls5.l3.