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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
EYEWITNESS TELLS OF BOMbARDMENT Heavy Firing by British Warships on the Forts
 at Smyrna

London, March 16-(2:1S a. m.)-An eve witness account of the bombardment of the smyrna forts is sent by the Daily felegraph's Mitylene correspondent, who obtained details from Greek school master The schoolmaster was on an island from which an excellent panoramic view of the inner bay of Smyrna is ob- tainable
 "On Tuesday. the day arrived here. , the schoolmaster said. ''one battleship lay few miles off Smyrna firing at forts on the two mountain peaks called the Twin Brothers' which lie to the right of Smyrna. Two other battleships protected mine sweepers, when a French cruiser launched seaplane, which re- connoitered for an hour, despite the gun fire of the Turks
 the bombardment. the fore replying viz orously. Wednesday the firing continued. the havoc being visible in the clouds of dust and stone raised by the bursting shells. In the midst of the bombard- ment the Russian cruiser Askold thread ed her way through the islands to a point off Vudla. where the Turks had a battery, and tried four shots as range finders
 That gave the Russian gunners accu- rate data and immediately the ship fired a whole broadside, all the shells falling squarely on the battery. These were fol- lowed by many others, which completely demolished the battery and left the little town shambles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
MOLEY LIKES LOOKS OF HIS PRESENT CLUB Baron Manager Writes President Smith of Dongs Baron Camp Joint Headquarters for Local Club and
 Southern League Probable

That his present retinue of baseball artists is about the most suspicious looking aggregation that has grace1 the Birmingham pay roll since his ad- ministration, is the opinion of Man ager Molesworth.
 In letter to President Smith Of the local club, Moley declares that as q whole the Barons are the best bal anced club he has ever managed With the possible exception Of second base where final arrangements have not yet been made the Baron boss looks with favor on every department of his club. The outfielders, he writes, are excep- tionally strong as is his hurling squad Moley is satisfied with Ellam, Carroll and Hemingway. and he is confident that the advent of Mcdonald will give him an inner defense which will rank well With that of his championship club of last season.
 "Molesworth is more enthusiastic than ] have ever seen him." said Mir smith last night in discussing the let ter. He seems to think that at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
ANOTHER ACCIDENT | AT FRISCO CROSSING
Switch Engine Backs Into South Highlands Car at
 Nineteenth Street

Another grade crossing tragedy was narrowly averted at 12:4a o'clock this morning when a Frisco switch engine Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street, com pleteiy overturning it
 To the fact that there were no pas selgers on the car at the time is at tributed the lack of fatalities. As a re- suit of the collision A. G. Gallop, motor man, and c. E. Burke. conductor of the street car, are at St Vincents hospital slightly bruised and scratched up, but not seriously injured.
 P. J. Welch, the yardmaster of the Frisco. this morning would not allow the shannon, to make a statement nor would he make one himself. He even attempted tn prevent newspaper men from reaching the street car men, but was unsuccess- full in his attempt to smother details of the accident
 South Highlands car No. 467 was pro- ceeding south on Nineteenth street and, according to Motorman Gallop, he was signaled that the crossing was clear He proceeded and was in the middle of the tracks when a switch engine pulling one car backed into him from the west. The street car was lifted off its trucks and completely overturned. The engine was evidently going slowly as the car was not otherwise damaged.
 Ambulanccs were immediately called and the motorman and conductor re- moved to St vincent's by Shaw X Son. The car was removed from the tracks shortly afterward and traffic resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Warrant for Teachers Salaries to Be Sent
 Within a Few Days

Montgomery, March 15.-(Special) Warrant for teachers salaries for Feb ruary services win probably be sent out within the next few days, according to Superintendent of Education William r. Feagln. The amount of the salaries for last month approximates s250,00o. The salaries for the present month will be due in week or 10 days.
 It Is probable that Governor Tender son tomorrow will authorize Superin- tendent Feagin to send but salary war.
 rants. The governor will confer with the superintendent In the morning re- gardng the payment of these salaries and it Is expected that the teachers will receive their pay before the end of the y-sek.
 The state has been behind in paying off teachers for several months. War rants for September services, the first month of the schola~tic year. were not issued until nearly month after they were due. The delay in paying salaries since the beginning of the present ad- ministration has been due to the fact that Governor Henderson instructed the treasurer to liqudate all outstanding warrants against the state which has kept the treasury at a very low ebb for immediate needs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16


 Washington, March 15.--Great Brit aims order in council explaining her embargo of all commerce between Ger. many and neutral countries was re- ceived with such evident dlsappoint- ment by high officials of the United States government that a strong pro- test against it's terms was considered in official quarters as certain to be made soon.
 Senator HolSe Smith, who saw Pres ident Wilson late today, said after ward the British order in council was high handed and utterly intolerable." ,"
 The arrival of the British order, to- gether with news of the flat rejection by Great Britain and her allies of tho informal proposals of the United States for the abandonment by Ger many of her submarine warfare if England permitted foodstuffs to go to the civilian population of enemy coun- tries. destroyed the hopes of President Wilson and his advisers for the early improvement of conditions for tho neutral commerce of the world.
 Germany's acceptance of the Amer ican suggestions had raised expecta- tions that the allies might do like wise.
 While the British order in council explains some points made in the
  the prohibitions on commercial, inter course between Germany and the Uni ted States, the fact that an additional memorandum not yet received here had been given to Ambassador Page left the hope that dyestuffs would be ex- empted from the prohibitions as re- quested in the American note and fur ther details as to shipments of cot ton would be furnished
 Officials declined to comment to any extent on the British order, but their oispleasure was apparent. 1t was point ed out that the effect on American commerce was far-reaching and thar there was no precedent for Grea; Britain's action.
 Tho state department to night issued the following statement
 .HThe British emba ssy has received in formation as to the construction to be given to the statement in regard to the shir ment of cotton to neutral countries of date March 8.
 "The date of shipment Is construed as being the date on which the ship left the port where the cotton was first put on board destined to neutral countries, in cases where the contracts for sale. and freight engagements. or for insurance were made prior to March 2. This applies to cases where the cotton is placed on board at one port and trans-shipped to another, the first port governing the date.
 Article ? applies to insurance placed before March 3. on cotton shipped to a neutral destination for neutral sale on delivery. provided it is loaded before March 16. and that the ship sails before March 31
 The term contract price means the price at which the cotton was sold at the point of destination, the contract of sale value to control.
 Tn cases of vessels which have sailed since March 1, and others which sail be- fore the shippers are able to submit the requisite documents for consular certifi- cates, the cargoes will benefit by the ar rangement if the parties conform with the requirements for a consular certifi- cate at the earliest practicable moment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16

new training camp all of the fellows have had time to show just what is Tn them and that the process of elim- nation will be less difficult than here tofore. He thinks, too, that this early training is going to put his club in the best possible condition for the be- ginning of the season when most of the clubs in the league will be in only iair condition at best. We have writ ten him to go right ahead with the good work Birmingham has earned the right to a winning ball club and as long as I am president of this as sociafion l am going to do all in my power to see that we have it
 Regarding his future plans Mr. smith stated that new headquarters Tor the local association will be es- taoilshed within the next several days It IS entirely probable that the local club and the Southern league wlll To- cate In the same rooms. MT. Smith and President Baugh are warm personal friends and it is believed that joint headquarters will be warmly welcomed by both. They probably will locate in the Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
FOURTEEN GRANTED
 MEDICAL LICENSES

Montgomery, March -(Special)-F'our teen out of 9 applicants for license to practice medicine in Alabama were suc- cessful in the semi-annual examinations held in Montgomery last January, accord ing to an announcement made today by Dr. w. H. Sanders state health officer, and president of the board conducting the examinations.
 Four of the successful candidates were from Jefferson county, three being resi- dents of Birmingham and the other of Bessemer.
 The following is the list: w. M. Avery, Bowdon, Ga.; R. P. Beggs, Mobile; E. G. Bragg Victoria; T. z. Canterberry. Vance; J. D. Dickson, St. Clair; N. B. Edwards, Union Springs; l.. c. Ellis, Rockford; B. r. Frazer, Jr., Shreveport. La. !. D. Staples, Goodwater: A. A. Meeks, Besse- n,er; C. J. Lewis, Jacksonville Fla: F. D. McAdory, Birmingham; F. M. Norton, Birmingham and L. r. Burlington, Br- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
SEEK RENEWAL OF
 WORKING AGREEMENT

Chicago, March 15.-Officials of the Car penters' union announced today that the offer to renew the working agreement with construction employers on a basis of a 65 cents an hour wage scale, had been rejected by the local unions. The unions seek scale of 70 cents an hour.
 It was reported today that some con tractors had decided not to proceed with construction work for fear of serious trouble before agreements have been signed and wage question adiusted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16

1wo-base Hits-Coombs Cutshaw, Me- Carty.
 First on Birmingham 1, Broox- lyn 1.
 Left on Bases-Birmingham 6, Brook lyn ,.
 Double Plays-Ragan, O'Mara to Dau- bert: Ray, Ellam to Carroll.
 Sacrifice Hits-Ragan, Hummell. Stolen Bases-Soan, Hummell, Zimmer- nlrn.
 Hits-Off Ragan in innings; off Grimes in innings; off Aitchison none in innings; off Galore none in innings; eff Ray none in innings.
 Struck Out-By Aitchison 3, by Galore l, by Ray l.
 Bases on Balls-Off Grimes 3. off Aitchi- sen 9 off Galore 9 off Ray ?.
 Wild Pitches--(frmes l, Aitchison l. Hit by Pitched Ball-By Ragan tEllam). Umpires-klein and Fucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
NEGROES WILL DIE
 AS RESULT OF DUEL

George Murphy and Tom Thompson beth negroes, engaged in a pistol fight last night and both received wounds from which they will die. Tie fight occurred when the men met on the sidewalk in front of PHO Pine ave- nue, near St. Vincents hospital The trouble is said to have been about Mur- phys wife.
 cents hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
REVIVAL SERVICES AT
 SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST

Dr. H. w. Wharton, an eminent Baptist divine of Baltimore opened series of meetings at the Southside Baptist church. which will be continued for two weeks. Services will be held daily at o'clock in the afternoon and at 7:45 o'clock at night. Dr. Wharton is well known in this city and has conducted several re- vival meetings here, which always at trdcted large crowds. The service last night was attended by a large congre- gation, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. The public is cordially invited to these meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
BOYS ARM IS CUT OFF BY STREET CAR

Herbert Outlook, years of age. was struck last night by Norwood ear on Eighth avenue in front of Capitol park. while crossing the tracks. The child was knocked down, the wheels passing over his arm, which was severed just above the wrist He was taken to St. Vincents s hospital for treatment, and from reports last night was resting well.
 The accident occurred at about 3:30 yes- terday afternoon. The boy resides with his parents at 1920 Eighth avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
VICE PRESIDENT
 TO HAVE FLAG

Washington, March 15.-A nag for the vice president, the first in the history of the American navy, was authorized today by Secretary Daniels It is somewhat sim liar to the Presidents flag. The flag will be hoisted for the first time when Vice President Marshall, as President Wil- sons representative at the PanamaPa- cific exposition, boards the flagship Col orado at San Francisco this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
MAKE BASEBALL
 DECISION WEDNESDAY

Chicago, March 15.--After listening to final arguments today by attorneys in the fight between the Federal league and the Kansas City club over the transfer of the Kansas City franchise to Newark, N. J.. Circuit Judge Jesse A. ENldwin am nounced he would render decision WednesdaN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
SPANISH CLUB MEETS
Dr. WestmOreland Unable to Deliver
 Address on Mexico

Tho Spanish club of the Central High school held it's regular meeting yesterday afternoon.
 Owing to illness, pr. Westmoreland, Who was to have spoken to the club on Mexico, was prevented from. fulfilling the engagement. The following commit tees were named: Executive committees Mf Agee, MT. Fullwood and Miss Rogers. Press committee: Miss Searles, Miss Evans and Mr. Toney. Several new mem Hbers were received into the club. A short talk was made by MT. Scatorf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
BOLD BARONS FAIL
 ID HIT AND PROVE
 EASY FOR DODGERS
Grimes Driven From Box in Five Innings, But Ray Gets Away in Great
 Style
ny RICHARD F. LUssIER

Daytona, Fla, March 15.-(Special) ] Two hits was all the Barons could gar ner off the three hurlers wilbert Rob- inson started this afternoon at Ebbets field. The score was to O. with Brook lyn at the laughing end. For the first time this season the Barons looked out classed in the exhibition game. The catching of 'Stuffy'' Johnson was very mediocre and his showing this after noon probably sealed his fate in regards to a regular job.
 Burleigh Grimes started the game. He got by in the first and second innings very eaisly. but in the third punched hits brought in a run. In the fourth one error, passes and two timely bingles the Dodgers scored three runs. IT the fifth, two hits and the double steal netted two more counters and that ended the scoring for the day
 Carl Ray, a recruit soutnpaw, atarted pitching for the Barons in the sixth and retired the Brooklyns in order feI the next three stanzas. It was a very clever exhibition of hurlng. and the fea' ture of the Barons' game Tor the after noon. After returning to Orlando tomor- row morning, in automobiles ,the Barons will rest for the game with the Phila- delphia Athletics on Wednesday.
 The game with the American league champions will test the mettle of the Barons. as Connie Mack is bringing his regulars to Orlando.
 Napoleon Lajoie, "Stuffy'' McInnis Jack Barry and other stars will battle against the curvings of Arthur Johnson and Omar uardgrove. Of the scheduled three games with the Brool<lyns in Day tona. only one was played, owing to the indictment weather.
 The sun was out this a-ternoon, but the winter tourists chose 10 play goli instead of coming to the ball park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Presbyterian Union to Meet

The Presbyterian Social union of the Birmingham district will meet tonight at the First church at o'clock. The fea- ture of the meeting will be an address by the Rev. J. k. Hixson on Steward ship" The union is composed of the ministers, elders and deacons of the Pres byterian churches of the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Pass Advertising Bill

Jefferson City, Mo. March 15.-A bill making it misdemeanor for newspa- per to publish an advertisement contain ing an untrue or misleading statement was passed by the lower house of the Missouri legislature today. The bill re- lieves from liability a publisher who is ignorant of the untruthful nature of the advertisement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Get Rid of Lingering Colds, Coughs and
 LaGrfpDe

Spring finds many afflic$d with lin- gering, hacking coughs that weak <en thu system. Slush and wet cause more colds than zero weather. Group, bronchitis, and pneumonia are prevalent. Every family should have safe and reliable cough medicine ready for use. Foley 5 Honey and Tar Compound contains no harmful ingredients. It eases a cough, checks a cold and relieves infiamed and congested membranes. It clears the air passages and soothes inflammation. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
I. K. Vardaman Here

James K. Vardaman. United States senator from Mississippi, is in Birming- ham today. The senator is stopping at the Tutwiler hotel. He will remain in the city today, when he will be the guest at luncheon to be given him at the Newspaper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Charles H. Pine Dead

St. Petersburg, Fla, March 15.-Charles II. Pine, a banker of Ansonia, Conn.,, and formerly speaker of the Connecticut house Of representatives, died here today, after an illness of several weeks. The body will be sent to Ansonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Leaves Jars But Takes Ferns

J. M. Bryan, lZ5U North Twenty-fourth street, reported to the police yesterday the theft of eight large ferns and 30 feet
 of garden hose, taken from his front yard
 during Sunday night. The thief emptied the dirt out of the fern jars and left them, taking only the plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Walter Crane Dead

London. March 15--(5:47 D. nj Walter Crane, the artist. writer and lecturer, is dead here. He was born at Liverpool in 1s45. He was well known as an illustrator of children s books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Cruiser Being Repaired

Paris. March 15.--(2;15 a. m.)-A Havas dispatch from Madrid says tho Spanish cruiser Rio De La Plata is undergoing repairs at top speed, and the cruiser Condo Venedito has been ordered to sea for target practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
ENGLAND WILL TRY TO SEVER ARTERIES
 OF COMMERCE TO
 AND FROM KAISER
(Continued from Page one)
Protest Considered

eral attitude of British officials to- ward neutral trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Stegler Trial Set

New York, March 15.--The trial of Richard P. Stesler, Gustave Cook and Richard Madden, charged with obtain ing an American passport by fraud, today was set for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Mrs. Margaret Hapan

Mrs. Margaret Hagan, age 24 years, died yesterday morning at 80 at her residence near East Lake Funeral serv ices will be held this afternoon from the late residence and interment will take place at Enon cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Pass Liquor Bill

Nashville March 1.-The state sen | ate this afternoon passed a bill pro- hibiting druggists selling intox.cants except upon prescription of regular 1 ly licensed physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Miss Sarah Elizabeth George

Miss Sarah Elizabeth George. age A. died last night at the residence of her brother, E. M. George, at Irondale Funeral services will take place at 1 D. m. today. Interment will be held at McIlwains cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Death and Funerals
Eugene K. Gator. IF.

Eugene K. Gator, Jr. aged 1 year and months, the adopted sof. of Charles D. Miller, died of pneumonia at l:l5 o'clock yesterday morning. Flu. neral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
JAPANESE TROOPS
 LEAVE FOR CHINA

London, March 16.-(2:15 a. m) The Daily Telegraph's Picking cor respondent says he is able to as- sert on relia ble information that 27,000 Japanese troops have em- parked for China, and that China is about to appeal to Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Mrs. Carrie F. Hunter

Mrs. Carrie r. Hunter of Maylene. who died last Sunday morning, was buried yesterday at All Saints ceme- tery in Maylene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Mrs. Sarah Wiedman

Mrs. Sarah Wiedman, aged 6s. died yes- terday morning at the family residence in Oxmoor. Funeral services will be con- ducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be at Union Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sons, J. F. Wiedman. 1T. A. Wiedman and Thomas wiedman, and one daughter. Mrs. Fannie McSwaine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
A. ]. Pride

Mountain Creek, March 15-(Special.) Veteran A. J. Pride. aged P years, died Sunday and was buried in the Alabama Soldiers Home cemetery today. The de- ceased served during the civil war in Company c, Third Alabama regiment. At the time of his death he was with friends at White Pond, six miles from the home, on a short furlough.
 Captain Simpson, on learning of the death, sent the home hearse for the re- mains, which were buried here by the members of Camp I'll, United Confeder- ate Veterans. Captain Simpson, the commander read the funeral service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
SEMINARY.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-30
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of MISUNDERSTANDING
In Society.

Mr.. Alfred di Zerega VISA the week
end guest of Judge and Mrs. IharieS
E. Nico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-30
SPLENDID MUSICAL COMEDY.

With Il really meritorious produc-
ton, characterized throughout by
good acting, sweet. catchy music.
and extremely funny situations. in
fact by all the elements that go to
make up Il good musical comedy. The
Jackson and Anderson Musical Com
edy Co., opened another three days
engagement at the Opera House last
evening. A crowded house greeted the
opening bill, "The Battle Of the Ma
tions" and the efforts: OF the company
were greeted with enthusiastic APP
plause. The scenery and costumes
were excellent. while the singing
Of the chorus was unusually good.
jim Pearl. and Harry LcFan the
comedians, were a mirth provoking
pair and kept the audience in continu-
Gus laughter. Tonight another conf
piete change OF program will be Civ
en-, when ga King for a Day." will be
presented, and new photo plays IN
conjunction with the musical comedy.