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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
LOCAL SUFFRAC|STS
 RETURN FROM TOUR
Mrs. Hundley and Mrs. Jack Bowron Successful in
 Southeast Alabama

Mrs. Oscar Hundley and Mrs. Jack paign tour in the interest of woman's suffrage through the southeastern part of the state. They made the tour in an automobile and notwithstanding the severe weather in the early part of the week and the bad condition of the roads thereby filled every engagement that had been planned and several others as well. They are enthusiastic over the trip and the splendid reception accorded them In the several towns and cities in which they spoke on the suffrage question.
 At Clanton they organized an equal suf- frage association with a membership com posed of the leading men and women of the town and had rousng meeting the following day. At Tuskegee Mrs Bowron and Mrs. Hundey addressed very large crowd and were given a great reception. Henry Merritt. floor leader of the house of representatives. presided over the meeting and introduced the speakers.
 In speaking of the tour. Mrs. Hundley said:
 We met nothing but encourag cement in every one of the IS cities which we visited and in which we made addresses. We feel more convinced than ever that the citizenship of Alabama recognizes tho justice of our cause. We experienced no difficulty whatever in securing signers
 to our petition asking that our cause be
 presented to the voters of the state, and
 wherever we spoke we received voluntary assurances of assistance in our campaign for equal suffrage.
 As usual we found places where the femininist movement had not been seri- ously considered, but in every instance we succeeded not only in arousng in terest, but in securing open pledges If aid in our cause We distributed over loo0 pieces of suffrage literature and have the names of many citizens who made re- quests for more in order that they might continue the campaign of education In our cause. I want to take this oppor- tunity to say that not only was Mrs. Bow ron . delightful travelling compa nion, but she proved quite a campaigner and spoke at all the meetings held on our tour. might say that at several places we held open air meetings and were in every instance given . very respectful hearing. We consider the tour success from every | standpoint"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
BARNES SPENDS TWO HOURS ON WITNESS STAND SPEAKING IN
 BEHALF OF HIS SUIT
Defends Organization Policies and Denies Truth of Portions of Roose- velt's Testimony-Never Tried
 to Influence Legislators

Syracuse, N. Y., May H-Willam cross examination in the supreme court here today in his libel suit against The odore Roosevelt.
 He was questioned about his meetings with Colonel Roosevelt while the latter was governor: about editorials that ap- peared in the Albany Evening Journal; about his activities during the legislative deadlock over the selection of a United States senator to succeed Chauncey M. Depew and about his interest in the print ing business in Albany. He told how he happened to discuss political organiza- ton with Colonel Roosevelt and of His tening' while the colonel talked about many things, including Senator Platt and appointments.
 The former chairman of the republican state committee concluded his direct ex- animation during the forenoon by de- lending his organization policies. denying the truth of portions of the testimony Of the defendant and his witness, Loyal w. France of Brooklyn, and in contradicting William Loeb. He denied that he had told MT. France he could vote tho riff raff" of the democratic party in the re- publican primaries and so disgust the vot- CTS that they would demand repeal of the law.
 He swore he did not meet MT. Loeb In New York during the senatorial deadlock of 1911 and tell him that he could do nothing at that time to end it. He swore he had never met or seen Mir. Murphy more than once in his life.
 Many questions heard on direct exami- na ton were designed. his counsel said, to indicate the dominance of the de- fendant in the republican party MT. Barnes emphatically denied that he had ever tried to influence the votes of legis- lators. He did say he was subjected to constant solicitation on the senatorial question. however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
Edward Payson Powell
 Dies at Florida Home

Sorrento, Fla, May f4.-Edvard Payson Powell, n, veteran journalist and au- thor, died at his home here today. Mir. Powell became suddenly i'll early today while on . fishing trip with his daughter. He was born at Clinton, N. Y., and was ordained as a Congregational minister in 1ee1. Ten years later he left the mipis- try to become editorial writer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and subsequently was connected with other publications. MT. Powell also was author of numerous books and was a regular contributor to various ma agazines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
BAPT|STS OPPOSE
 JOINING WITH OTHER
 CREEDS IN WORKING
Postpone Time for Securing Judson Centennial Fund. May Oppose World
 Wide Baraca Union

Houston, Tex, May 14-The Southern Baptist convention in session here today gave evidence, probably more than at any recent session. that southern Baptists op- pose joining with the churches of other faiths in the various phases of Christian work.
 Expressions of opinion relative to pro- posed joining of forces with other denom- nations, the announcement that Baptists of the south would endeavor to raise total of H,0e5 750 for foreign and home missions and adoption of recommenda- ton that hereafter no salaried officer of any board of the church shall be mem- ber of the board were features of today's session. The latter action, which neces- sltated change in the conventions con- stitution. prevents corresponding secre- tariee of the home mission board, the for eign mission board and the Sunday school board from holding their present positions as members of the board as well as sec- retaries.
 The convention also voted to extend an- other year the time for raising the Judson centennial fund of s125o,0oo for educational and general equipment in foreign fields Of this amount s959 900 already has been secured
 Oppose International Work
 Opposition to members of the Southern Baptist churches joining In church and Sunday school work with members of other churches developed on the first day of the convention when the committee on Sunday school work announced it's op- position to the world wide Baraca and Philathea classes found In many Baptist Sunday schools. These organizations are interdenominational.
 Today the Woman's Missionary union, record as opposed to orga nization of Young Womens Christian association branches in Baptist schools, urging instead that branches of the Young Women s auxiliary, Baptist society be fostered by the churches and committee recom- mendations to the convention proper, that the Southern Baptists appropriate sl000 an : rua1ly toward maintaining an interdenom- national school in Shanghai, China, for the children of missionaries, was referred to special committee which will report to the next annual convention The school already has been established by other evangelical denominations, which sought to have the Southern Baptist convention aid in it's support.
 At the same time some speakers today advocated Baptists working in common with representatives of other evangelical faiths and several leaders have indicated they might oppose the recommendation in regard to the Baraca and Phiathea movement, which will be discussed tomor- row.
 The womans missionary union also adopted resolutions outlining it's worl for the coming fiscal year and providine for raising $75,00o to enlarge the Woman Missionary union training school at Lou s vile, Ky The final date for the collec- ton of the sum was set as May, 1917. Ii also was announced that the total value estimated, of property held by the union was slightly more than sl27.00o.
 Tonight the convention devoted it's time principally to inspirational work in con nection with foreign missions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
TO SETTLE SUIT
 AGAINST SWIFT

Kansas City, May 14.-settlement Of the suit brought by Missouri against swift & Co. of Kansas City a year ago. alleging violation of the state anti trust law, has been agreed to. accord ing to an announcement today of Lee B. Ewing. assistant attorney general. The packing company will not contest being found guilty. MT Ewing said, ana will pay the fine assessed and continue to operate under plan ap- proved by the attorney general
 The state chafsed the packing com pany was attempting to control the price of dairy and produce products. and that it dscriminated in prices paid at various markets in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Anyone who goes to the Lyric tfis wesl and sees the great crowds will ne eonI vinced that the public has pla d it' stamp of approval on the summer poll icy of "come when you like and stay al long as you please" The audieDces ais enthusiastic over the vaudeville bll. oh, of the best of the year, and every o}t of the i've acts deltghta- 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
ANNISTON


 Anniston. May 14.-(special.) )-Law- rence Adler, an Anniston boy who has spent i've years in Panama in the gov ernment service, left yesterday for Ne " York, after spending several days with his parents here. After tour. of the east MT. Adler will return to his homo at Mironorss, Panama.
 The board of county commissioners held . special meeting today to pass on some important roAd matters left over from the last regular session O: the board. They will hold smother spe- cial meeting on May az for the pur- pose of providing dipping vats In vari- ous parts of the county for tick eradi- cation.
 Maxie Bush. . negro. made bond to- day in the sum of 5000 and was re- leased from the county jail until his trial Monday morning on . charge oi larceny.
 Lieutenant Governor Thomas E. Kilby has returned from the meeting held ., Sheffield. Tuscumbia and Florence un- der the auspices of the Tennessee Rive. Improvement association this week. Hc also attended the celebration of the opening of Lock IF on the Warriof river, and enthusiastically approves oi both projects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
Luncheon and Theatre Party

W. F. Henderson. prominent resident of Montgomery. and secretary to the gov- ernor of Alabama. was entertained at luncheon at the home of Joe 0oldstein and family at l6ao Fifteenth avenue. south, and . theatre party was al6o odven in his honor at the Lyric.
 Mr. Hsndsrson left yeeterday morn- ing at .. m. for NonteomeT,'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
PERSONAL

American Gnun company, returned from . visit to Memphis yesterday. A1r. Le Grande is very optimistic over the out look for biz business this summer and says that last months businsas was in excess of the businsss done in the core. spending month last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 14.-Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Fair Saturday and Sun day
 Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday continued warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
NEWS IF ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of Charles c. Jones, who died yester- day morning following a lengthy ill., ness at the family residence. 241s Ave- nue G,.will he conducted tomorrow aft- ernoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be held at Fraternal cemetery at Pratt City. The members of the Ensley Ma sonic lodge, of which he was menu her, will have charge of the funeral services. He Is survived by his wife and two children, his father, s. M. Jones. five brothers and two sisters. Mir. Jones has lived in this city Q number of years, and has many friends who will regret to learn of his death.
 A great deal of complaint is being made by the citizens of this city about the shade trees not being properly trimmed. It Is said that some of the branches on a number of the trees are SO low that people cannot pass by them without bending down. A num- Der of ladies have complained about the conditions, and state that they can- not pass under them with umbrellas in rainy weather. The city ordinance requires that the trees be trimmed seven feet above the sidewalk.
 
 Miss Frances Youngblood of this city has been ask ed to address the mem bers of the Culture club of Bessemer next Thursday afternoon on Play grounds" in connection with the estab- lishment of the playground movement there Miss Youngblood is supervisor on playground work. She was for meriy connected with tho playgrounae at Washington. and was invited 10 speak on this subject at the child conference at Brussels, Belgium.
 The women's auxiliary of the First fres. bytersn church of this city will conouct cake contest at Dupuy- Burke office tnis afternoon from until o'clock. The TOT lowing ladies from the Ensley churcnes have been named as Judges Mrs. '. H- Walker, from the Baptist; Mrs J. E- Win ming of the Methodist and Mrs. J. A. Dupuy of the Ensey Highland fresoy- terian church. During the afternoon ice cream will be served The prize TOT . white loaf cake will be a cut glass powi' for the layer cake, gold parpin; the best miscellaneous cake, hanging oes- ket. large fern will be given as the consolation prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15

The ladies of the Central Park Metho- dist church will conduct market today in the little office building at Hamilton tation. Cake. pies and other edibles, with fresh vegetables and strawberries. will be on sale. The market is for the benefit of the beginners department of the Central Park church. ,A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15
Weather Conditions
Local Data

Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the "A hours ending p. m.. 18th me- ridian time. May 14, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15

The Rev. E. A. Ealam of Lebanon. Tenn. a minister of the Church of christ.s who is holding a series of meetings at West End. will speak in Ensley again tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15

Stations and Weather at 8 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15

verdict for the defendant company was returned today in the Bessemer city court in the case of Robert Kirk land vs the Woodward Iron company The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company. A large number of witnesses were examined and much interest was manifested in the case. Alter finish ing this case court adjourned for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-15

Work on the construction of the four brick stores being erected on the cor ner of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street for J. c. Curry is progressing rapidly, and already tho walls are about 12 feet high These store will be 25 feet front and when completed will add greatly to the appearance of that part of town.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
TestifieS His Firm
Su fered Through
Master Plumbers

DES MONIES. Ia. Feb. ls.-Edward
Hamman, vice president and general
manager OF New York plumbing supply
house, testified for the defense in the
trial of the thirty-six master plumbers in
federal court here today. and declared
his firm had not suffered by reason of
the activities OF the National Association
OF Master Plumbers of America He said
he never had beer influenced by the So
called complaint slips that had been
sent 10 him. and that he sells nonmem-
bers of the association as we'll as TO those
of the organization.
out of about 1900 customers. Hsmman
declared. at least 1000 we're independent.
and the fact that he continues TO sell to
them has caused no. estrangement between
himself and the association OF any Of its
members
The witness quoted Frank j. Fee. presi-
dent OF the association. as once having
said that Fee was "unalterably opposed
TO discrimination by manufacturers as to
organization members or independents"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
The Days War News

GERMANY has declined 10 alter It's
position In consequence Of the
American note concerning the war
Sonc decree, although expressing
the most friendly feelings toward
this country. The German reply
recommends that the United
state send warships To- protect
American vessels passing through
the danger zone.
EMPEROR WILLIAM has teIe-
Rraphed 60 the president of the
province Of East Prussia that the
Russians have been completely de-
feRted and driven from the prov
ince,
VIENNA says that the Russians
have been defeated in Bukovvina,
where the AustrO-German forces
have been advancing recently.
The AustriRns have occupied KOI-
OmeR after hard battle. re-
port from the Russians war Of
flee, however, asserts that there
IL no change I'm Bukowina.
TURKEY has yielded 60 Greece and
offered satisfaction for the insult
20 the Greek naval attache at
COnstantinOple.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
British and German Comment
KAISER TRAMPLES LAWS
OF SEA UNDER FOOT

LONDON. Feb. iS.-The reply OF Sir
Edward Grey 20 the United States ship
ping protest is given hearty approval I'm
an editorial I'm tho Times. which says:
1T Ia a powerful defense OF the British
position. founded upon those arguments
or law and fact which appeal with par
ticular force TO American minds as to our
own. II comes opportuncly on a day
when Germany boasts its intention to
trample all laws and customs OF the sea
under its feet"
Sir Edwards reply, the Post argues in
an editorial already is antiauated be.
cause Of Winston spencer Churchirs an
nouncement in Parliament Monday Of re-
prisals proposed against the German
threat OF blockade. The Post welcomes
IT, however. as proving that Sir Edward
has come TO a realization that war cannot
be prosecuted successfully by indulging in
ideals.
Let Germany do its worst" saws the
Post. 1T has done the allies cause ex
cellent service because its threats have
destroyed the declarations OF London and
Paris and persuaded our government to
exercise the fun pressure Of our sea power
as It wes used in the DAYS of Nelson"
The morning papers unite In expressing
warm approval OF the reply OF the foreign
secretary. The Daily News says;
Europe Is reeling into barbarism. The
fault Is not ours. but the position OF the
Washington government Is none the
easier for that"
The Telegraph says:
Sir Edward Grey exposes the springs
OF British policy with completeness
which we believe viii carry conviction
in America. We hitherto have used the
tremendous weapon of sea power with
every reasonable restraint, but by Ger
many's Illegal and outrageous acts we
stand defeated in our benevolent inten-
tion and now It only remains for the
allies to announce the exact character OF
their measures to increase the economic
pressure on the enemy"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
Iowa House Repeats
Mulct Law, State
Goes Dry January l

DES MONIES, la. Feb. Is.-Iowa to-
night has before 1t the prospect Of state
wide prohibition after January 1 next
year as the result of action by the house
Of the general assembly today. The Clark
son bill. which last Friday passed the
senate. was put through the house by
dry leaders by a vote of 70 to 20. and
now lacks only the signature OF Governor
Clarke TO make II effective January !.
1916. That It will receive the executive
sanction was considered foregone con-
clusion to anti-llquor leaders tonight.
II Is quite likely. according to these
leaders. that the measure will be in shape
for presentation to the governor before
the end of the week. The bill passed by
the senate last week providing for the
submission TO the voters Of a constitu-
tional amendment for prohibition IL ex-
pected to come up in the house next week,
with excellent prospects for its passage,
according to dry" leaders.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
HAS RIGHT TO STOP
SHIPMENTS OF ARMS

BERLIN. Feb lS-CVia Jondon.)-
Count Won Reventlow. the German naval
critic. comments In todays Issues OF the
TaEes Zeitung. on the answer OF the Ger
man government TO the American note
on the subject OF the marine war zone
around Great Britain.
The writer declared that the tone OF
the German note. in spite OF the tone Of
the American communication. shows that
Germany Ia prepared to go TO the utmost
limits compatible with the situation. No
fault can he found with the declaration
In tho German answer Count Won Re-
ventlcw declares, that the German gov
ernment like the American desires to
prevent occurrences which could disturb
existing friendly relations
"one can read only with pleasure those
parts of the German answer which refer
to American supplies TO England and
France" the writer says. I'VE add to
this that these shipments Of weapons to
our enemies have filled public opinion
in Germany with deep indignation and
bitterness against the United states.
United states statistics OF the amount Of
these shipments show that the Germans
are not now justified in speaking Of
friendly relations"
Count Won Reventlow then refers to the
governments assumption that neutrals do
not intend 20 offer opposition TO the for
chile suppression Of the weapon trade
with Germnny's enemies, and he says that
even II the German government finds IT.
self disappointed In this self-evident as
sumption. It will carry It's firm decision
through TO the end
Submarine commanders" the writer
goes on to say, have been instructed to
avoid damaging American ships recogniz-
able as SUCH but It must be pointed out
that American ships will not be recognize
able as such only when they are accom-
painted by American warshipR. To assume
that American flags make ships recog-
nizable and assure their safety would be
a gross misconception Of the note"