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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
CHARGED WITH STRIVING
 TACKS IN JITNEYS' PATH

a large crowd congregated about Sergeant Cole and his prisoner. It is said that the citizens present were very much wrought up, and murmurs of violence were heard. However, Sergeant Cole succeeded in get ting his prisoner to the jail without harm befslling him The citizens preferring charges against Watts all say that they saw the man in the act of throwing the tacks on Twenty-sixth street.
 J. H. P. DeWindt general manager of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, when approached by an Age-Herald reporter, expressed surprise over the fact that any of his men would do such thing.
 'I have been forced to lay off quite a number of my men in the past month or so on account of the jitneys,' he said. q can understand the boys being sore about it, but I do not hesitate to say that don't believe any man in the employ of our company would do such a thing They are men of good character. There must be some mistake about the wno,e tning. any feeling has been manifested in this affair, and sincerely hope Watts will be able to prove his innocence. The com pany will not countenance any such ac- tions on the part of our employees"
 Indications are that there will be quite number of witnesses and citizens from North Birmingham on hand today, when the case is tried before Judge Perry Fur ner. The result will be watched with in terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

ligious leaders of our times. @ It incul- oates the reverent scientific spirit as the principle that should guide in the dis covery and application of truth in re- ligion as elsewhere. tO It interprets the fundamental principles of Christianity as given by Christ in terms of a spiritual democracy. (D 1t gives central place in it's programme to those great truths upon which Christian bodies agree rather then upon the things that separate, and q ex- tends it's advantages to all religioY; de- nominations on equal terms. CD It now opens it's doors not only to those prepar- ing for the ministry, but to social and religious workers of all type, recognizing that those who are to be co-workers in the kingdom of God will be mutually benefited by close association during the years of preparation
 In statement given out by the depart ment for publication 1t is said
 Vanderbilt authorities feel that inas- much as the M. F. church, south, has withdrawn its support and cooperation fscm the Biblical department, and thus loft it free for nonsectarian work, a fu- ture of large and continually increasing influence and usefulness will result from the new departure it now makes in be- coming interdenominational in its work n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
THE NIGHT LIFE OF BERLIN IS NO MORE Cafes Required to Close at 1 O'ClOck-Owl Trains to
 Be Abolished

Berlin, April 5.--fCorrespondence of the Associated Press. Not only have Berlin cafes been required to close al 1, but late night suburban trains and electric fowl cars" are to be abolished At one fell swoop therefore the Ser Inner has lost his famous night life. as well as the means of getting home should he tarry in town in search of some trace of 1t, for in addition to re- duced train and bus service the use of taxicabs has been ordered curtailed by two-thirds so that tires, fuel and oil may be saved.
 The recently announced order for all private cars to cease running has caused flood of requests from ind' viduals and firms asking for special companied by detailed reasons why they should be given these permits. Under the law. however. the requests can be recognized only in case the mo tor cars are to be used exclusively in the service of the empire. one of it's states, or an official: for protection against fire, fer the transportation of the sick, or rescue purposes. or for the general public welfare---by physicians. veterinarians and the like.
 Though permits may be issued for the automobile busses. Berlin antici- pates that these soon will vanish from the streets Already all but three lines have been abolished, the withdrawn ve- hicles being used for military pur- poses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
LARNED'S GENIUS
 FOR BIOGRAPHY
A Wonderful Insight Into the Char acters of Great Men Displayed
 in His History

The splendid insight displayed by Jo- sephus Nelson Larned in his History of the World, in his character sketches of the great history compels the admira- ton of the scholar. IArned looks be- yond the bare events of history to the personality that produced them. Ills ap- preciation of the influence of individuals in shaping world-history brings them face to face with his readers. This is both stimulating and inspiring. The vide spread distribution of this truly wonder ful history in five volumes is increaxing daily. Our readers are loud-spoken in their admiration of the educational caln- paign we are conducting. and each ret that goes out from this office appar- ently interests a number of the friendn and nsishbors of the fortunate possessor. Owing to the unprecedented demand. be- yond our most sanguine expectations. tho supply is dwindling away with unusual rapidity. For this reason. those who have not done so should begin tho clip ping of their coupons at once. They ap- gear daily in The Ags-Hsrsld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
BIBLICAL DEPARTMENT OF
 MANDY TO BE NONSECTARIAN

Nashville, April 23.-The Biblical de- partment of Vanderbilt university, which has heretofore been conducted as ineo- logical college of the Methodist Episcopal church, south will become a nonsectarian and independent school of religion, &C., cording to announcement tonight in an official bulletin of the department.
 The department will inaugurate sum- mer school, beginning June r, Hnd at that time the new plan will go into effect
 All the advantages and privileges of the school will be extended to students of all Christian churches on t<a same terms.
 The faculty will have in 1t representa- tives of six denominations. Methodist Baptist, Episcopal, Christian, Presby- terian, United States and Presbyterian U. s. A.
 The official bulletin says in part:
 'As now organized, the department will stand for several distinct points of emphasis: CD First of all, it magnifies religion and ethics rather than theology, as the things of first importance in the training of those who are to be the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
DISCOVERS BOMB
 UNDER HIS HOME Columbus Attorney Thinks Explosive Sequel to Black
 Hand Letters

Columbus, Miss. April 2S.-(SpecialD The climax of series of threatening Black Hand letters received by w. c. Meek, local attorney, was reached this morning when he discovered a dynamite bomb under his home here. An extended fuse led from the bomb to the street and several struck matches were found on the ground, the remains of a probable at- tempt to explode the bomb. A heavy rain fell during the night and it is thought this denatured the fuse and obviated 6 serious result.
 Mir. Meek, during the past several months, has received several threatening anonymous letters, and on one occa sion he fired several shots at a prowler on his premises. He has private opinions as to the identity of the guilty party It is the general belief that the sender of the letters, who is believed to have placed the bomb under his residence, is a dis gruntled party in recent lawsuit prose- cuted by the attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Presentation of the tropics won by the first and second elevens of the Wylam soccer football team was made last night at the Masonic hall. Wylam. Every prize offered to the victors of the Alabama Soc cer Football association were captured by the Vivian team and every player on the two eievens was presented with a gold medal.
 pr. Fred Mcdonald presided over the meeting. which was attended by nearly 300 football enthusiasts and their friends pr. Mcdonald introduced Harry McCrorie' president of the association, who presented the league cup to Jim Brown, captain Of the first eleven This cup becomes the property of the team as they have won it three times in succession. He also pre- sented the Erskine Ramsay cup, which again will be comp0ed for next season
 W. F. Ellis presented the Ellis cup to Jack Young, captain of the second eleven who also received the Birmingham Arms cup from pr. Mcdonald, who made the presentation in the absence of Jack Bid- dle. The several cups were turned over to George Sneed, the manager of the team. Dr. Mcdonald then presented the mem- bers of the teams with gold medals of ap- propriate designs which are their indi- vidual property.
 Quite number of happy talks were made during the presentation and many congratulations and wishes for future suc- cess were extended to the victorious teams. Those speaking were: Dr. Mo- Donald Harry McCrore Jim Brown, Jack Young. George sneed. William Brown. secretary of the association; Dave Kelso, w. r. Ellis. and others.
 Eo1Inwit,p ha a Iop e held and refreshments served. The af- fair was one of the most enjoyable of its kind ever given in Wylam.
 Badges of merit were awarded last night at well attended meeting of the Boy Scouts of the Ensley division, in the rooms of the inferior court. A number eral of them making short talks to the boys, including D. J. Hummer. George R. Byrum and G. H. Davis, Scoutmaster j.. M. Fray presented the badges to the boys, who seemed proud of the honor as they are given only to those who have passed successful examinations as to ef- ficiency.
 Tomorrow afternoon memorial exercises will be held by Camp Pat Cleburne, Uni ted Confederate Veterans, at Oakland cemetery. Stonewall chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, has arranged the programme for the day, and after the exercises at the cemetery will decorate the graves of the honored dead with flags and flowers. Attending the exer- cises will be a detachment of national guardsmen, who will fire the volleys at the sound of taps.
 The ladies of St Anthony's Altar so- ciety will give an entertainment Monday evening in St. Anthony's hall on Avenue H. Hearts and 300 will be played and refreshments served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
PAY TRIBUTE TO
 GENERAL PAU

Paris. April 23-(4:55 p. m.)-An incl dent in Paris today illustrates popular regard for General Pau, who recently re- turned from his political mission to Pe- trograd and the Balkan capitals Per sons who saw him enter the Red Cross branch in Place Madeleine waited in the street to see him come out and soon a crowd collected. A girl borrowed a hat and quickly collected enough money in the crowd to buy for the general a huge bouquet of red, white and blue flowers.
 General Pau appeared to be deeply moved on receiving the flowers and kissed the girl. The crowd cheered him and as he drove away he responded by shouting "Vive La France!" M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
HEARING ON COAL
 STRIKE IN COLORADO
 WILL BE REOPENED
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front as an issue which will secure the attention and I believe the cooperation of business men of the country, regard less of political affiliations-to force candidates for offices to come out in the open and declare their attitude to- ward the right of employers to run an open shop. We all know that the poli- ticians have been giving organized labor sops for the purpose of securing their votes. I believe there is no man in either the republican or democratic party who would dare to come out in opposition to the open shop.
 Amazing Revelation
 "Another amazing revelation in this correspondence is that contained in letters exchanged by MT. Rockefeller time Governor Ammons was acting in the strike adjustment. The letters deal first with the desire and plans of the Rockefellers to get their side of the question before President Wilson. IIn- Ger date of June 10, 1914, Mir Rockc- feller wrote this to Lee: Several points fin my memorandum. however, could well, even more appropriately, be used in the letter from Governor Ammons to President Wilson which you are proposing to prepare as soon as the majors memorandum reached you, which hope will be very shortly
 We do not know what this proposed letter or this memorandum contained, hut we expect to find out" MT Walsh said.
 The correspondence shows that there were other letters which MT. Lee was to prepare for Governor Amnions, one to be directed to the governors of other states, concerning which Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Mrs. Losey to Speak
 Here on 'War Brides

Mrs. F. D. Losey of Tuscaloosa will lecture this afternoon on "War Brides' at Cable hall, commencing at o'clock. The speaking will be under the auspices Of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- citation. which will also hold short busi- ness session at the headquarters previous to the speaking. Mrs. Losey Is one of the noted women orators of the state and the lecture this afternoon is said to be one of her best efforts. Mrs. H. H. Shell, president of the association, will intro- duce the speaker. small admission fee will be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
BIRMINGHAM GIRL WINS MENTION IN
 MUSICAL MEETING

Memphis, April 23.-(Special. )-Sev- enteen young musicians competei to- night, representing 10 southern states, in the National Federation of Mu- sical clubs contest for the southern district. The contest was held under the rules of the N. r. M. c. by Mrs. W. J. Gilfillan, vice president for the southern district.
 The winners and those receiving hon. orable mention were:
 Voice. Miss Mildred Shaunnessy Fl Reno, Okla. honorable mention, Mrs. yenie Jones Smith. Victoria, Tex
 Violin, Winston Wilkinson, Lynch turg, Va. first; honorable mention. Maurice Matthews. San Antonio, Tex.
 Piano, Miss Prudence Neff, Bir- mngham; honorable mention, Harold Morris, San Antonio, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Rockefeller wrote to MT. Lee as fol- lows:
 "T should be interested to see the letter from Governor Ammons to the governors and also the Tarrytown article which you are preparing" On July MT. Lee wrote MT. Ammons as follows concerning the letter;
 Not Satisfied
 "sWith reference to the letter for Governor Ammons, I am not entirely satisfied with the draft I prepared and I am making certain amendments to it. I sent a draft out for discus day or two and then send you copy
 'eThe correspondence further dis closes" Mir Walsh sad, the fact tha. Mir. Rockefeller had a plan for pub fishing a string of daily newspapers and financing the official organ of the National Chamber of Commerce"
 Concerning the alleged knowledge of MT Rockefeller of the conditions in the coal fields MT. Walsh quotes from 6 letter from MT. Bowers to Starr J. Murphy, personal representative CT Johr D. Rock efeller, Jr. It is concern ing a report of an interview MT. Mur- phy had with Ethelbert Stewart of the bureau of labor statistics. in which MT. Stewart was instructed to try to avert the 1mpenulHS StIihS. iic quolro from the letter.
 "Your favor was read by both MT. N eIborn and myself with greatest sat- fsfaction. You handled the matter raised by MT. Sts6tart with exceptional skill and it leaves us unhandicapped in case there is strike.
 "Mr. Bowers then followed with letter explaining the entire situation in the coal fields and the matters Tn sontroversy between the miners ana the operators" MT. Walsh said.
 Another telegram from MT. Rocke- felIer to MT. Bowers is dated tho day of the strike and contains effusivc praise of MT. Bowers, thanking him for the showing the capital had made during the fiscal year and containing no word of concern for the 5000 miners who say they were deprived of their Livelihood Mir Walsh added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
ATTACK LEGALITY
 OF REVENUE ACT

Chicago, April 23-Three federal court test suits attacking the constitutionality of the war revcrli~ act passed last Oo- toher by Congress affecting the tax upon the capital stock, of tanks were filed here today.
 The result of the suits will affect 25,000 banks in the United states. according to Levy Mayer of counsel fer the three banks conce rned in the suits--the Continental and Commercial National bank. the Con tinental and Commercial Trust and Saw ings hank and the Hlbernian Banking as- 0ciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Deaths and Funerals
Richard Ayinzton Smith

Richard Avinzton Smith, the Swear old son of Mir. and Mrs R. A. Smith died yesterday afternoon at clock in Decatur The body of the deceased will be received this morning by the Woodin Undertaking company and taken to the residence of A. F. smith, 5319 Grand avenue, Woodlawn. Funeral services will be conducted from there at 10 o'clock this morning Interment tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Approve Wilson Speech

Paris. April 28.-(5:20 D. m.)-Paris new spapers comment with approval on the utterances of President Wilson con- cerning American relations with the belligerent nations. at the luncheon Of the Associated Press in New York The Temps alludes to the speech as an in- dication that President Wilson is pre- pared for an important role in the fu- ture and says his position is ono which .ustifies the confidence of all interests. It declares the President 'has given proof of the noble consciousness of his duty as . statesman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
HARDWARE JOBBERS
 ELECT OFFICERS

New Orleans. April 23.-All officers were reelected and Birmingham won the next convention of the Southern Hardware Jobbers' association here today at the concluding session of the organizations twenty-fifth annual con- vention. The officers elected for two years are: S. St. J. Eshelman, presi- dent, New Orleans; J. c. Boring, first vice president, Houston, Tex; Fred erick Orgill, second vice president Memphis, and John Donnan, secretary treasurer Richmond. Va. The con- yention was held here in conjunction with the semi-annual meeting of the American Hardware Manufacturers' as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Boys Outing Today

An all-day outing will be held today. Leave boys department at 9:15 a. IT |, hike to Ensley steel mills, then to wood for swim and eats then to Rickwocd baseball park to see Birmingham beat Atlanta. Bring lunch and 20 cents. You'll have the best day you ever had in your life. Cordially, F. E. ROBBINS
 Boys Work Director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Luther Manship

Jackson. Miss. April 2s.-(Special ) Luther Manship. ex-lieutenant govsr. nor of Mississippi. died yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and was laid to rest today at II 2. m. the serv- ices being held at the old family home corner of Fertilization and West streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Asks s5OOO for Alleged Assault

W. w. Whatley has filed suit Tn the city court against R. E. McGrady in which he claims s5oo0 for an alleged wrongful and malicious prosecution. He also has filed suit in the same court against James Chester McGrady in which he claims $5000 for an alleged assault and battery with a weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
BANDIT ROBS l.. & N. PASSENGER TRAIN
 NEAR NEW ORLEANS
tContinued from Page O.e,

and he is being held as a suspect. Les ter's face and body were severely bruised and the officers said he admitted that he received the injuries when he fell from a train. He denied, however, that he had any connection with the robbery and declared that he was bruised when he alighted from freight train on which he was beating his way into the city. The police also said they found an empty revolver holster attached to his belt when they searched him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
John Rufus Bush

Funeral services over the remains of John Rufus Bush, who met his death In an accident in the Ensley steel mills. were held from the family resi- Gence, 903. North Forty-second street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Inter- ment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Thaddeus Ward

Funeral services over the remains of Thaddeus Ward. aged 72 years. were held yesterday morning at 9:s0 o'clock from St. Pauls Catholic church. Inter ment followed at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
J. E. WATTS, CONDUCTOR OF
 B. R.. l., & P. CO.,, ARRESTED AT NORTH BIRMINGHAM ON, CON-
 PLANT OF THREE CITIZENS

J. E. Watts. conductor in the enl- ploy of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, was arrested yester- day by Sergeant Cole, of the North Bir- mingham station, upon complaint of Joe McManny, Lee Pike and William Bran non, well known residents of North Bir- mingham. They allege that Watts strewed a number of tacks upon a street which is traversed by. number of ''jitney' busses.
 The arrest was made at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon on Twenty-sixth street, between Twenty-fourth and Twen- ty-fifth avenues. Watts was charged with malicious mischief and his bond was placed at s100. In a few minutes after the arrest the bond of Watts was signed by H. S. Meyus, a conductor in the em- ploy of the Birmingha~ Railway, Light and Power company, and s. T. Ray, a dispatcher of the same company.
 As soon as Watts was put under arrest,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Refugees Arrive .

Galveston. April 2S.-Three hundred refugees from Tampico arrived here today on board the United States transport Sumner. They will be held in quarantine until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

LoST~H b1nch of 10 Keys somewhere in the Ensley district Friday afternoon. liberal reward will be paid for their
 return to w. Sandifer, Ensley police
 department. l-24-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
w. c. Hesdley

Clanton. April 2a.-tspecial)-W. C. Headley. aged 84 years. died and was buried in Walnut Creek cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

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The weekly soliphone. (Paragould, Greene County, Ark.) 1907-1918, 1915-05-14
MORE ARRESTS IN
ELECTION CASES
Warrants Served Upon Nine Parties
Charged With Illegal Voting in
City Election.

Since noon yesterday Sheriff AL
Grooms and his deputies have
made nine more arrests of parties
indicted by the recent grand jury
on charges of alleged illegal voting
in the city election held here on
April 6. Up to noon yesterday six
teen of the one hundred and thirty
six had been served with warrants
and placed under bond. Those
placed under bond since yesterday
are Dutch Alton, M. Moffill, H.
B. Stevenson, Bud Dunnigan, "Sal-
ty" Jackson, Rich Skies, Arthur
Thompson, c. E. Alvey and Sid
bennington.
There have been no new devel-
opments in the election charges and
it is not known what action the
prosecuting attorney will take
whether he will insist on penalty
in all cases where parties are
shown to have voted without the
1913 poll tax receipt or will insist
on Furnishing those whom the evil
dence discloses are responsible for
many of the alleged illegal votes.
The cases are set for hearing next
Monday morning and it is presumed
the prosecuting attorney will indi-
cate his course when the first case
comes up for hearing.
Clyde Cooper, indicted for carry
ing a pistol was arrested last night
and made bond for his appearance
during this term of court.
The weekly soliphone. (Paragould, Greene County, Ark.) 1907-1918, 1915-05-14
$4,000 JUDGMENT
FOR MR.. WILLIAMS
Jury Holds Former Governor Dona-
ghey Due This Amount to Cam
paign Manager

Little Rock, May 10.-The jury
in the case of Eugene Williams
against George w. Donaghey, for
mer governor of Arkansas, Satur-
day brought in verdict of $4,000
in favor of the plaintiff. The suit
was brought against the former
governor for a judgment for S.
679.70, which the plaintiff alleged
he expended for the defendant as
his campaign manager in 1912. A
counter claim against the plaintiff
was brought by Mr.. Donaghey for
1854 for money which was not
authorized by the defendant in the
suit. The defendant has 10 days
in which to file motion for APP
peal.