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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
WALL STREET MOVED
 TO VERY BOTTOM BY
 LUSITANIA DISASTER
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(Continued from Page Oue) tsnia did not carry any American securi- ties
 New York, May 1.-The news of the sinking of the Lustania today was fol- lowed by an excited general selling move ment in the cotton market and severe break in prices. The first report reached the trade at a time when prices were recovering from an early decline and ap- peared to be hardly credited, but when the news was confirmed, offerings of long cotton seemed to fall upon the market from all directions.
 October contracts, which had sold at 10. 10 cents shortly after midday, broke to 9.ei cents in the late trading which made a decline of $250 per bale as compared With last nights closing prices and of fully $6.oo per bale from the high record of April g.
 Last prices were within two or three points of the lowest. with general senti- ment extremely nervous and unsettled.
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China Preparing Reply
 to Japanese Ultimatum
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and other articles of value to be placed under foreign protection.
 Presentation of the Japanese ultimatun to China is the continuation of negotiations in progress since January in Japan's en- deavor to compel China to accede to a series of demands, numbering originally 9l, but subsequently, raised to 24, which if accepted by China would have very ma terialy increa sed the influence of Japan politically, financially and industrially in the affairs of the Chinese republic
 It is understood the ultimatum expires 1t 6 D. m. Sunday May 9. At the same time dispatches indicate there is good reason to believe China, realizing her situation to be hopeless, will be compelled to accede to Japan.
 The Chinese minister at Tokio has been Informed by Japan of the probable pre- eentation of this ultmatum, and also of the fact that if the demands of Japan were not accepted before the expiration of
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] Tokio, May 7.-(9:45 D. m)-The Japanese l await Chinas reply to the Japanest ultimatum
 The government, it is stated, has been deeply desirous of avoiding a rupture which it was admitted would prove embar- rassng. Pending receipt of China's reply, however, military and naval preparations are being pushed vigorously. Five trans ports laden with troops have sailed from Hiroshima in the direction of Chana and numerous warships have left for secret destinations.
 Waseda university has deprived Pro- lessor Ariga, Japanese advisor to Pres- dent Yuan Shi Kai, of his professorship and he has disappeared Previously he had been denounced as Chinese spy and the police were protecting him. Dr. Sun Yat Sen. the first provisional President of China, has been seen fre- quently in Tokio recently. The Yokohama Hochi declares that if war between Japan and China develops the revolutionists in China who side with pr. Sun are likely to seize the opportunity to strike against Yuan Shi Kai
 Some Chinese are leaving Japan. while preparations ate being made by many of those in Korea to depart from that coun- try
 The ultimatu to China specified. that Japan could not accept the Chinese coun-
  surrender of Kiachow and indemnity for losses sustained by China as the result of Japan's war against Germany on the Shantung peninsula
 The ultimatum has been communicated to the Washington government but has not been published here. After expressing disappointment at China 8 reply, which it says was tantamount to a rejection of all of the Japanese proposals, it says in conclusion that unless China accepts the amended draft of the demands Japan will take such action as she deems neces- sary.
 Washington. May 7.--Official advtces re- ceived here late today said a crisis in the far east had been avertcd that Japan has modified her demands and that China would accept them.
 Before the terms of the agreement are finally concluded, however an expression of opinion is expected by the United States from Great Britain, France and Russia as the allies of Japan. as to whether the interest these powers had in China's territorial integrity or the ''open door policy have been in any way af- fected. AGA The American ambassadors at London, Paris and Petrograd have been instruct ed to learn the attitude of the powers. which, like the United States are pledged to maintain the territorial status quo in China and the freedom of commercial op- portunity. Inasmuch as Japan and Ger many are at war. Germany was not con
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During Past Few Days Ger man Submarine Warfare Has Been Most Active Since Beginning of War

The Lusitania is the twenty-ninth vesse to be sunk or damag ged in the first week British isles.
 Most of these vessels were torpedoed by German submarines although in some cases 1t has not been established whether the damage was inflicted by mines or underwater boats
 During the last fortnight German sub marines have carried on the most active campaign of any time since the war be- gan.
 Sixteen of the 2s vessels were British trawlers. There were four British and one French merchantmen in the list. The others were vessels of neutral nations.
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TWO MORE SUITS
 FOR WALL DISASTER

Two more suits for damages for all legged personal injuries sustained when the wall on the burned building cn Second avenue fell were filed yester- cay in the circuit court. Luther R. Bruce, an employe of the Ham Shoe store at the time of the disaster, has sued Mrs. Lucy P Hudgins. the owner of the building, in which he claims s20,C00 damages for alleged personal injuries. Gaston & Drennen filed the suit
 Frank Brogden, through his attor- neys, Smith X Wilkinson, has sued Mrs Lucy P. Hudgins for $5000 dana g. es alleging personal injuries received through the fall of the burned wall
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nam, leaving the Terminal station at 8 O clock, to Salters Bluff, near Maxine, and directly on the banks of the Warrior river. Here the crowds will transfer from the special train to the river boat which will conduct the people down the river 30 miles to the locks. After the celebration the boat will return to Salters Bluff, where the transfer will be made back to the train and the return trip to Birming- ham made. reaching here at 745 o'clock in the evening.
 Secretary of War Garrison, who will be In Birmingham the day previous to the ex- cursion, will with his official party go to Cordova early Thursday morning and the
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Tickets for the big excursion to be con ducted to Lock 17 next Thursday. May 13, by the Chamber of Commerce. are sesl- ing fast, and 1t is indicated that a very large crowd will make the trip.
 The excursion, which is run on account of the celebration marking the formal opening of the lock and which will be at tended by Secretary of War Garrison and many distinguished statesmen and gov ernment and state officials is open to all persons who desire to make the trip and the tickets have been placed at s1.50 each, merely to pay the actual expenses. La dies are especially invited to go.
 The trip will be made from Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
ASK INCREASE
 IN FREIGHT RATES

Montgomery, May 7-(Special )-Railroad representatives today testified before the state railroad commission in the various coal rate cases and in the case in which the carriers are asking continuation of the 10 per cent increase on large number of freight commodities. The testimony was without feature.
 Railroad representatives who appeared before the commission were: E. A. de- Funiak. general freight agent Louisville and Nashville railroad; Randolph Clifton of Washington, assistant general freight agent Southern railway; Charles Airey of Savannah, Central of Georgia; c. A Davis of Savannah, Atlantic Coast Line, and others.
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PARTIAL REPORT
 BY GRAND JURY

Partial report was made yesterday aft ernoon by the grand jury for the April term and 5S true bills and one no bill re- turned. Every case on the grand jury docket has been completed and there arc no more cases to be heard at this time. The grand jury visited the county jail yes terday and made close inspection of the sanitary conditions 1t will meet again this morning for short session and may inspect the county roads. It will then take a recess until May S1 unless called together for some special purpose. The report was made before Judge w. B. Fort
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government party on special government boat will meet later with the Brmingham m excursion boat and the trip to the locks Will be made. Much interest is being taken in the matter, both from a patriotic standpoint and pleasure standpoint The opening of the lock will mark the completion of what is said to be the long est canalized river in the world, and the excursion itself, it Is said, will prove one of the most delightful trips that can be made in the entire country.
 Luncheon can be purchased on the river boat going down, 1t was announced yes terday' but all persons who desire to take their lunches with them can do so.
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Clein Found Guilty

Columbus. Ga. May 7.-(Special)-Wil- liam Clen was found guilty in the fed eral court this afternoon of conceal.ng as- sets of his stock of merchandise and sen fenced to two years in the penitentiary. The case had been on trial since Tuesday. The jury was out about 30 minutes. Clain who was merchant here. was thrown into bankruptcy several months ago. The case will be appealed writ of errors hav- ing been filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
SAFETY FIRST CAR
 TO BE HERE TODAY

A safety first car of the American Red Cross society will be in the city today un- der the charge of pr. M. J. Shields, field representative of the society.
 The car will be located on the Seaboard tracks near Twentieth street and Mir Shields will give demonstrations and lec- lures on first aid work. especially among railroad men, during the day. Tonight he will deliver a free lecture on the same subject at the Young Mems Christian a. Dociatiou at o'clock.
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merry-go-round so quickly and with such attention to detail that the crowd was scattered all the way from the river to the dining room in short order
 The Decatur post of the T. P. A had arranged an amateur baseball game for this afternoon, but wet grounds prevent ed It rained all of last night and a large part of today here. Mir. Calvin says the boat trip down the river will not be can celled, as the rains did not seriously affect the river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Twenty-One of the Allied and Eight Neutral Ships Victims of Submarine Attack in One Week

have sent newly constructed subma rines or large size and high speed for the pres ent campaign. Few details are available, as to the specifications of these vessels, It IS said they are able to carry supplies for three months enabling them to remain out for that length of time without putting into port or having recourse to parent ship.
 The U-2s, one of the powerful German submarines, which sank the British steamer Falaba off St. Georges channel March 2S, with the loss of Ill lives. was equipped with four torpedo tubes, two 4-pound disappearing guns and two l. pounders. The Lusitania, with her speed of 25 knots, probably was several knots faster than the submarine @hich sunk her.
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our "JIrNEYr offer-ThI. and Sc


 DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with Sc to Foley & Co. Chi. cago, H., writing your name and ad- dress clearly You will receive in re- turn trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides and back. rheuma- tism backache, kidney and bladder ail- ments; and Foley Cathartc Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic. Stout people enjoy them Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 7.-Forecast for Ala banla and Mississippi: Generally fair Sa, urday and Sunday.
 Tennessee: Fair Saturday; Sunday fair, warmer.
 Georgia: Showers Saturday; fair and warmer in northwest; Sunday fair.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending 8 D. m., 18th meridian time, May :, 1915:
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suited at this time, but later may be in- ciuded in the American government correspondence on the question
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Awaiting Reply

the time limit. Minister HiclN would leave Picking.
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Announcing Lyric's Summer Policy sCome when you like. stay as long as
 you pIease.' Effective next week Continuous performances 7:30 to IO:3O o'clock at night. No reserved seats. Daily Matinee p. m. fnstead of 2;3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
Chautnuqua Week Here May 20 to g Redpath Chautauqua
May 2O-27

Sale of season tickets begins May g, anA may he had at Cable Piano Co.,, Caheen BrOa, Five Points Drug Co. and Lovemas, Joseph q Loebs. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
NzEP< sso1v p4eAoE Eo1>sS

Rough sketch made to show territory covered by visit of Secretary of War and Party to Lock IF on Warrior river next Thursday.
 Secretary Garrison will start from Cor dova Thursday morning going down the Mulberry fork accompanied by excursion ists from that point
 The Birmingham excursion party will go over the Ensley Southern railroad to Salter's Bluff, taking boat there on the Locust fork of the river and proceeding down stream so as to join the big parade from Cordova for the trip down the ''Big' Warrior to the lock- Mobile and Tusca loosa excursionists will come up stream to Lock 17, where opening exercises will be held about 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-08
IT x1~;1Ke oy1 Vaudeville

Jesvell's MnDikin Nimics, Ball & West, Monarch Comedy Four. DruneIIe Sisters nnd Stephens, Cycling Brunestes, Pnthc i. Cartoon Comedies and Weekly News Service
 1Oc nss,nss Ds,'s 2Oc 20c sls.,'s .sa $ 2 soc
 Reserved Seats All Performances
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Stations and Weather at 8 p. m.
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tsnia did not carry any American secul ties
Evening star., 1915-12-02
SUFFRAGE CHIEFS TO SIT
IN SPEAKERS GALLERY
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw Accepts In
vitation Extended by
Speaker Clark.

DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, from the ma
tional headquarters in New York of the
National American Woman Suffrage As
sociation. has accepted the invitation of
Speaker Clark extended to her, presi-
dent, and to other national officers to
occupy the Speakers gallery in the
House of Representatives Monday to
watch the introduction by Representative
Mondell of the Susan b. Anthony suf-
frage amendment. Dr. Shaw thanked
Speaker and Mrs. Clark, who also Joined
in the. invitation, for the unusual courtesy
shown.
Deputations from both the American
for Woman Suffrage yesterday called on
Senator Thomas, chairman of the Senate
committee on woman suffrage, and asked
for a hearing. The senator replied that
he had conferred with his colleagues and
that they had decided to grant the former
day. December Is, at 10 am.
Mrs. Helen II. Gardener headed the
deputation from the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, which
sought and obtained the coveted hearing
the national would send its ablest
speakers to the hearing. among them
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, Mrs. Antoinette Funk,
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell of Boston,
Mrs Medll Mccormick of Chicago, Mrs.
Desha Breckinrdge of Kentucky and
Mrs Nellie \. Somerville of Mississippi.
Evening star., 1915-12-02
CELEBRATION IN CHURCH
OF FOUNDERS NIGHT
Feature of Hamline Methodist Epis-
copal Semi-Centennial
Program.

Mrs. Clara l.. Roach, Mrs. Josephine
Cummings and Eliasaph Godfrey were
the guests of honor at Hamline Meth
odist Episcopal Church last night at the
celebration OF Founders night" a part
of the sem-centennial services which
started last Sunday, and which will con-
tinue to Sunday, inclusive, Saturday ex-
cepted.
Addresses were made by Mrs. Roach,
who spoke on Fifty Years in Hamline, :"
and Rev. Whitford i. Mcdowell, District
superintendent. whose topic was Found
ers Of Methodism." Edgar l. Booraem
presided.
A musica! program vas rendered by
the Boorman Orchestra. W. r. Mundelle,
leader. and a double quartet, composed
Of Miss Christine Church, Miss Marion
Greene, Mrs. Arthur Pierce. Mrs. James
Kerr, lie Roy Glider, Clarence H. Sorrell,
John NJ Waters and Edwin Callow
Tonight is Spiritual Culture night,
with Rev. Lucien Clark, D. D., pastor of
Hamline from 1901 to 1905, preaching
the sermon. Rev Edward l. Parks,
D. D. treasurer of Howard University,
will offer prayer; Mrs. B. H. Smart will
sing two solos and DR.. H. H. Freeman
will give an organ recital
Evening star., 1915-12-02
Chronology of the Year.

The report was the third annual re-
view to be submitted by Mr.. Evans and
was listened to by a large gathering of
members. 1t presented in chronological
order a description of those events of
the year which are of particular inter-
est to Washingtonians and the mem
bers of the Oldest Inha bitants' Associa-
ton. The principal features of the as
sociations observance of last Wash
ingtons birthday and the Fourth of
July were recounted by Mr.. Evans and
brief account was given of eacn
meeting held by the organization dur
ing the year.
Mr.. Evans read the names of those
who have died during the year, among
whom were two former vice presidents
of the association. Judge A b. Hagner
and William H. Singleton. Brief eulo-
gies were paid these deceased mem
bers and others who have answered
the final summons. including the late
NJ. l. Weller and r. Ross Perry, both
of whom had taken an active part in
the affairs of the association.
Evening star., 1915-12-02
PRAISES AMERICAN RED
CROSS WORK IN GERMANY
Appreciation by People of It's Serv-
ices Is Testified to by Count
Talleyrand-Perigord.

A letter sent by the American Red
Cross to Count Talleyrand-Perigord of
Germany, conveying it's appreciation
for his many kind attentions. to its
hospital units in that country, brings
in return testimony that the services
of the American surgeons and nurses,
lasting more than a year, were most
gratefully received by the German peo-
Pile Count alIeyrand-Perigord was
assigned by the German Red Cross per-
the Americans and to cooperate with
and Kosel His letter, dated November
s. follows:
Your very kind letter. just received
gives me most welcome opportunity
of expressing, together with my sin
cerest thanks. how proud and happy
/ have been to work with your Red
Cross units during their stay in Ger
many; their skill and efficiency has
been beyond words of praise and l.
who have had the pleasure of seeing
them at their noble work for almost
year, have been a constant witness
and admirer of their unfailing devotion,
self-sacrifice and untiring willingness
to Soothe physical and mental PAIN
and suffering.
.The personnel of Your Red Cross
units were splendid representatives of
American womanhood and mankind and
their memory always will live on in
the hearts of all those many whom
they came in contact with.
ITO me it is a matter of the deepest
regret that owing to their departure
from here. my connection with those
units should have come to an end.
May l say that no thanks are due
to me, whose privilege it has been to
accompany your units on their mission
and who have found such great sat
isfaction in common work with them
all. Thanking you again for your
undeserved appreciation, ! am" etc.
Evening star., 1915-12-02
PHI DELTA THETA SMOKER.
Given by Washington Alumni Chap
ter at University Club,

The Washington Alumni Club of the
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity held it's
first smoker of the season at the Uni
versity Club last night. Informal talks
were made by Representative Royal
c. Johnson of South Dakota, William
f. DeRiemer. James Gray. Ralph P.
Barnard and Charles P. Stearns. Sena-
tor Duncan L. Fletcher, president of
the club. presided.
Those present included Senator
Fletcher, Representative Johnson, Hi
ram A. Boucher. A. V. Burkland
Leonard S. Doten, X. Y. Stuart, Ran
dell j. Larson. Frank II Borden, James
p. Klein. J. ]. Gayetty, W. G. SHIELD, W.
T. Morrison. Ralph +. Barnard. John b.
Davis, f. q. Tingley. J., W. Fisher, jr
William Wolff Smith, Charles F.
Stearns. o. w. Lange, J. d. A. Morrow,
William B. Newton, Ralph j. Williams.
Charles Z. FELTON,, Ivan King, James
Gray. Lee l.. Robinson and Charles Z
Tracewen
Evening star., 1915-12-02
CHRONOLOGY Of YEARS
HAPPENINGS IN CAPITAL
Report Read at Meeting of the As
sociation of Oldest
Inhabitants.

Thirty-four members were claimed by
death from the ranks of the Associa-
tion of Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trict of Columbia during the past
twelve months. This report was made
by George W. Evans, chronicler, who
read an extensive review of the years
happenings at the December meeting
of the association in the old Union En-
gne House, 10th and II streets, last
night. The association since December
year ago has admitted thirty-six
new members
Evening star., 1915-12-02
SocIetv to Elect Officers.

Oficers for the ensuing year are to
be elected at the annual meeting of the
Society for Colonial Wars in the Dis
trict OF Columbia Tuesday evening at
$50 O'Clock at the New Willard Hotel
Candidates for membership also will be
considered. At the conclusion of the
meeting supper Will be served
Evening star., 1915-12-02
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR CLOSES.
Woman Workers Raising Fund for
Mount Pleasant Church.

The Christmas bazaar which was
conducted by women of the Mount
Pleasant NJ. E. Church South to help
swell the fund for the new church
closed last night at 3l20 14th street
northwest
Today and tomorrow evening tur-
key dinner is to be served by the wom-
en- of the church.
Evening star., 1915-12-02
Fewer Autos for French Generals.

PARIS, December Generals and
other high officers of the French army
must get along with fewer automo
biles and horses hereafter, by order of
Gen. Gallieni minister of war.
Informing the appropriations com
mittee of the chamber of deputies of
his decision today. Gen. Gallieni said
he had reached it as a result of a re-
port prepared in behalf of commit
tee by Raoul Peret. former minister of
commerce. and Emmanuel Brusse.
Evening star., 1915-12-02
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS
BEGINNING TO ARRIVE
Requests for All Sorts of Things
From Children Reach The
Star Office.
Notes Are Being Turned Over to
Santa Claus Girl at 10 Seaton
Place Northwest

Once more the children Of Washing
ton are giving evidence that they con-
slider The Star branch office of the
firm of St. Nicholas 4 Co, and requests
are arriving in the mail delivered at
lIth and Pennsylvania avenue telling
OF wants great and small
Unfortunately this is not the case.
Santa Claus may have a local address
in the District of Columbia, but it is
not The Star office.
please don't forget me. Santa, be-
cause | want to be cheered up, so please
don't forget me- writes one little girl,
and from the same address is penned a
note from a little boy, who advises
Santa that he has no one to care for
him but a busy aunt and also wants
cheering up
Another altruistic child urges the
good saint TO send me and my sister
few toys, and little brother a pair of
shoes, No. s., while fourth, with a
true appreciation of the relative value
of needs" and wants. desires, first,
suit of clothes: second, pair of
shoes, and, third, Teddy wagon.