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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
Colored Calanthe Board in Session

The endowment board and board of directors court of Calanthe Jurisdiction, state of Alabama. are in session at the office of the grand worthy counsellor. The following grand officers are present: C. A. Tuggle. grand worthy counsellor, Birmingham; I. H. Rose. chairman en- dowment board, Wetumpka; Jessie Hem derson, secretary endowment board Troy; w. W. Hadnott, treasure, endowment board, Birmingham; J. c. Cooke, Selma, J. E. Cowling, Montgomery; Lena Blount, chairman board of directors. Birmingham; Mary Butler. secretary. Selma; Fannie M. Cosby, grand recorder of deeds, Birming- ham; E. M. Jones. Montgomery; Epsie Burns, Decatur. As far as they have gone all of the grand officers books and found to be in condition, and the order is doing we'll considering the times. It is hoped that round report will be made at the forthcoming session to be held in Tuscaloosa August 9-15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
MRS. BECKER PLEADS WITH GOVERNOR IN
 VAIN FOR THE LIFE OF
 DOOM ED HUSBAND
tContinued from Page one,

Ten minutes later a car bearing Mrs. Becker and MT. Johnston arrived.
 Mrs. Becker, unsupported, stepped brisk ly through the lobby to the elevator and ascended to the second floor where the rooms.
 For more than an hour. while MT. Johnston pleaded his points of law with the governor, Mrs. Becker sat alone in a darkened room. Meanwhile the halls outside filled with newspaper men and photographers and several of the curious. One of these last was man who was quite certain that if he could whisper one word into the governors ear Beck CTS life would be saved He was not admitted to the governor presence.
 Two women who were about to have tea walked into the door of the room Mrs. Becker occupied and asked her if she would like cup of tea.
 No. mo- she murmured under her lowered veil. Please leave me alone. That Is all I ask
 When the governor had completed his conference with Mir. Johnston the doors of the room were opened and the gov ernor walked over to Mrs. Becker. She rose immediately and began to talk to him.
 As between Mrs. Becker and the gov ernor, she appeared to have her nerves under better control than he. His face was flushed, his collar wilted and he stood wearily clasping his hands to- gether when he saw several newspaper men soon after he had left her.
 T suppose" he said, slowly, that you want to ask mo if I have seen Mrs. Becker. I have and have told her that ca int
 Turning then to Mir Johnston. the gov ernor said: You had better make a str tement now"
 MT. Johnston then explained the legal points in the case which he had raised and the governor told on what ground he had refused to consider them just cause for his interference with the execu- ton.
 As the governor finished talking. he moved over to a chair and sat down on the arm Imply.
 Its been a trying experience for me-. he said. 1T thought I had gone through every thing possible in the district at torney's office. but know now that such was not the case"
 Arc you in favor of the pardoning power being placed with commission? he was asked
 No" he replied quickly. straightening up. T think the pardoning power should lie with the governor"
 Denies Statement
 MT. Johnston bade the governor good by and passed into the darkened room in which Mrs. Becker still sat A mo- ment later. the hall being cleared she slipped out a side stairway and entered a waiting motor car to go to Sing Sing for last farewell with her husband Within 10 minutes the governor was on his way to Albany. The governor denied vigorously tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

Quoting a military authorlty's version. The Rech goes on to say that it is possi- ble that Russia is on the eve of maneu- vef which will consist of retirement from the line of the Vistula to new defensive positions marked by the strong fortresses of Kovno, Grodno and Brest-Litovsk
 The Rech lays emphasis upon the ne- cessty of giving greater weight to stra- tegic than to political considerations.
 The Bourse Gazette directs attention to an interview given it's military writer, who says that 70 German divisions, all the German cavalry and a big part of the Austro- Hungarian army Is operating against Russia. thereby preventing such concentration of the Russian army on the northern front it would be necessary if Russia undertook at this time a de- cisive aggressive movement. This paper points out that until Russia has completed the mobilization of her industrial forces her army cannot meet the well-armed Ger man artillery on equal terms. It argues furthermore against the retention of fortresses on the Narew-Vistula line, which are the objective of the present German advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Last January one was introduced by MT. John of Dallas, and another by Mir. Thompson of Butler. Shortly after the legislature reconvened. July 13, anoth- was presented by MT Brindley of Etowah, and still another by Senator Holmes of Baldwin. Of them all that of Mir. Brindley is the simplest. His bill provides that Jefferson county shall be a district, the Ninth. that Jackson of the Eighth shall be added to the Sev- enth and that from the Seventh. the republican counties of Winston and Franklin shall be taken and added to the Sixth and the new Tenth; that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
&250.OO0 Fire Loss

Sumrall. Miss, July 29.-Fire today at the plant here of the J. J. Newman Lum- Der company caused an estimated loss of S250,0O After destroying mill No. 2 the flames spread to the yards of the plant and consumed 3.50O,OO0 feet of lum- ber For a time mill No. 3 and a portion of the town were threatened but change in the wind aided the firemen in con- trolling the fire. Fire fighting apparatus was sent here from Hattiesburg on . special train u5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

A musical will be given at the Ems ley opera house tonight under the aus pices of the Ensley Methodist church. Several well known musicians will render number of selections. The programme Is as follows;
 Piano solo. "Etude de Concert" 1Wal- ienhaupb. Miss Alice Graham.
 Solo. An Evening Love Song" tChip- man). Howe Price.
 Duet, Rose of My Heart" (Herman Lehr), Miss Frances Fitzpatrick and Miss Clarice Fitzpatrick.
 Solo. "The Bedouin Love Song" (Pin. sutD. Dan Davis.
 Solo, "Carmenia" tWilson), Miss Irene Jenkins.
 Piano solo. Rhapsody" B minor (Brahm). Miss Grace IIillhouse.
 Solo. "The Requiem" tsidney Ho- mer), Edwin Cook.
 Solo, All for You" (D'Hardelot), Dr. Wood Price.
 Solo, Good d-by" (TostD. Hode East man.
 Solo. Spring Song" (wagner). Louis Milton.
 Solo, Lullaby" (Jocelyn Goudard). Miss Frances Fitzpatrick.
 Duet. "Crucifix" (Faure), Messrs. Milton and Eastman
 Quartet, Thine" (Bohm), Messrs. Milton, Price, Eastman and Price.
 Funeral services over the remains of Pontas Sedluck. who died Tuesday night at local infirmary, were con ducted yesterday afternoon about o'clock from St, Anthonys Catholic church. The Rev. Father McQuillan officiated. lnterment followed at oak land cemetery. Sedluck had been In the country only short time and had sister living in this city. He is sur vived by his father and mother and several brothers and sisters.
 The following musical programme will be rendered at the playgrounds recently established at Avenue F and Twenty seventh street by the children of the playgrounds: Opening song, Are You Coming Out Tonight Mary Ann?' Nellie Bayne, Pearl Bryant Brooks Hunt Herschel Bayne. assisted by company; recitation, ",rhe Castle Builders" Juanita Fields: duet Wait Till My Ship Comes h." Dixon Durham and IT. Bayne; dialogue, The Rib of Man" Rounette Calliott and Pearl Bryant: song, Smile, Smile. Smile" Nellie Bayne and Brooks Hunt; inter- mssion recitation, "Yawcobstruss." Louise Calliott; song, When You Were a Tulip and I Were a Red. Red Rose" Nellie Bayne and Brooks Hunt; dia- logue. "Eyerybody's Cake.' Rounette Calliott and Nellie Bayne; song, "Kind old MT. Doomererleck," Dixon Durham; song, Shame on You"
 Funeral services over the remains of little Luther V. Hobson, the S-months- old son of MT. and Mrs. w. |. Hobson. of 505 Ray street who died Wednes- day afternoon following a lengthy ill., ness, were conducted yesterday morn- ing. The remains were carried to Coal ing for interment which took place yesterday afternoon.
 C. ?. Park. the we'll known real es- tate dealer. has accepted position with the Warrior River Development company and is In charge of the branch office. located on Nineteenth street. Ensley. The company has large real estate holdings at Cordova.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

Tenth shall be created with Jasper as it's chief metropolis. In this bill it is seen neither the First, Second, Third, Fourth or Fifth districts Is affected.
 The other bills are more complicated, but each provides for the Tenth dis - trct, and provides for the Ninth with Jefferson as its only county. It is in- teresting to note that Jefferson county. which would be district of it's own. is fortunate in that one of its repre- sentatives, MT. Welsh is as chairman of the committee on elections and priv ileges. in position to render it great good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

Montgomery, July 29-(Speciai.) While 1t is still considered probable that the prohibition legislature will dodge it's duty of redistricting the state in re- spect to its congressional subdivisions it is understood that MT. Welsh of Jeff ferson, chairman of the house commit tee on elections and privileges, has promised Senator Judge of Jefferson that before the conclusion of the week his committee will report one of the several bills providing for the new or Tenth district
 There are at least four such bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

that he ever told Charles B. Pitt. Beck CTS so-called press agent, that he in- tended to pardon Becker if he became governor.
 'The statement he said 'is too ab. surd to consider" s
 Mir. Johnston declared tonight in the 2 presence of the governor that he never knew of Becker offering to plead guilty to second degree murder The governor said positively that any report attributed to him to the effect that Becker had made such an offer was unwarranted but he I added that he would not deny the truth of such a statement
 Governor Whitman's denial of story told by Charles B. Pitt referred to c statement here today by Pitt. often de- scrlbed as Beckers former press agent.
 Pitt Talks
 Pitt said Governor Whitman, while district attorney for New York county, summoned me to his office a short time { before the second Becker trial and in the,7 presence of others. whose names I can- not now make public. said to me: T want s you to help me convict Becker in his coming trial. Your appearance on tho stand as his former press agent will make Q big difference in the outcome.'"
 Pitts statement continued:
 "T am not sure of Mir. Whitman's ex- act words. but he said in effect Just as soon as l am elected governor I will see that he Is pardoned.' Three weeks ago I went to Albany and reminded tho governor of what he had said to me on that occasion He replied that he did not recollect the conversation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
Troops Are Sent
Kings Cup Presented

San Francisco. July 29.-The Kings cup" offered by King George V of Great Britain fcr the Ss-foot class sloop races to be held off the Panama Pacific ex- position beginning August IA. was pre- eented today to exposition officials by Lord Richard Plantagenet Nevill, equerry or the Duke of Connaught, governor general of Canada. The cup Is valued at S7500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
Mallory Assaulted

Washington. July 29.-Allan Mallory. an American. while riding in an automobile with the son of the Chilean minister in Mexico City, was assaulted and threatened with death few days ago. according to a Puebla report. The party carried diplo- matic dispatches and the American and Chilean flag. Two Spaniards taken from the car were sentenced to death. Mallory was released. The American flag was trampled upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
Declare Dividend

New York. July 29.-The directors of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway today declared semi-annual dividend of per cent on the common stock. This is a reduction in the an- nual rate from per cent, paid since 1912. to (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30
Newman Elected

Chicago, July 29.-J. w. Newman of Versailles, Ky, was elected president of the National Association of Live Stock Insurance companies of America today. F. M. Boyd of Charlottesville. Ind, was elected president of the live stock insur- ance bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

Albany, N. Y, July 29.-Charles Becker never made a direct offer to plead guilty to murder in the second degree and never offered directly to implicate others in graft exposures. Governor Whitman de- clared here tonight.
 Becker is right in saying he never made direct offer, for I have not spoken to him since the night Rosenthal was murdered" the governor said He well can say that for he personally never has made any proposition to me. It is a well known fact that his counsel of fered to implicate others in graft dis closures and named five persons. It was only-e short time ago that Becker's coun- sel in New York city said that it was up to me to name the mem"
 The governor refused to discuss the assertion that Becker had offered to plead guilty to second degree murder oth- CT than to say that Becker himself has never made such an offer. As for Beck CTS denial that he had never sent counsel to men arrested for complicty in the Rosenthal murder and the allegation that his first wife had died under mysterious circumstances. the governor would only say that those charges have been pub lished in newspapers for three years'
 After answering questions concerning the Becker letter the governor exclaimed "T don't wish to say more about man condemned to die. This man Is guilty. There isn't the slightest doubt about It.. It was the most perfectly proven case in the annals of criminal history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

ceived at the prison as to her where abouts. It was reported here that she had left Poughkeepsie at 7:S0 D. m, with a 40-mle trip ahead of her.
 Becker meantime was growing nervous.
 T wonder what's keeping my wife, he repeated. according to information that same from the death house.
 Mrs. Becker finally arrived at 1l:so oclock and went immediately to her hus- bands cell to tell him of the unsuccess- full result of her conference with Gov ernor Whitman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-30

C. P. Park. the we'll known real es-' tate dealer. has accepted position with the Warrior River Development company and is In charge of the branch office, located on Nineteenth street, Ensley. The company has large real estate holdings at Cordova.
The Winslow mail., 1915-08-20
Public Auction.

Notice is hereby given that
the town of Winslow will sell at
auction in front of the Town
Hall in the Town of Winslow, on
the 18th day of August 1915 at
3 O'Clock p. m. the following pro-
perty: Horse l Wagon l sci
single harness. This property
is to be sold to the highest bidder
on the above mentioned date.
By Order of the Council.
W. J. GROCER, Town Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1915-08-20
More Local Items.

opportunity KnOCkS -dC- your
doors-Babbitt's sale Aug. 21st,
ladies shoes $3.50.
You are made of what
you eat: eat the best: it can be
had at the City Meat Market.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Wilson
spent a few days of this week in
Berlin, N. M. with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Stumpt, of Albuquerque,
N. NJ, is the guest of her
daughter Mrs. Sorenson, and
will remain in Winslow for two
weeks.
Julius Wetzler, of Holbrook,
was in Winslow Saturday morn
ing for a few hours before con-
tinuing on his journey to Los
Angeles.
John LaZear shipped thirty
five cars of young steers to diff
ferent California points, these
cattle bringing the highest price
on the market.
Nan Brown, teacher Of piano,
and the Efie Ellis Perfeld sys-
tenn of Keyboard Harmony and
Melody Building, will open her
studio Sept. 1st.
Mr.. ]. M. Russell, who has
been confined to his bed for the
past two weeks, is again able to
be about and will sooD open his
cleaning and tailoring establish
ment.
Mrs. Julia Murphy, of Prescott,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
w. Dadey, coming for the we'd
ding of Miss Irene. She will
spend a few more days before
returning to her home in the
mile high city.
Mrs. V. c. Proctor and daugh-
ter, Evelyn, left Tuesday morn
ing for California, where she
will be joined by her oldest
daughter Miss May, who has
been spending the summer with
relatives in Los Angeles.
Mr.. George Babbitt, of Flag
staff, accompanied by his neph-
ew, Ed Babbitt, jr, motored
through Winslow Tuesday on
their way to the White Noun
tains, where they will spend a
few weeks enjoying the excel
lent fishing afforded by those
mountains.
The Indian Traders from the
first Mesa north of Winslow are
getting right along with the
times. Two of them came to
Winslow the first of the week,
purchasing an up to date range,
brass bed, dressing table, and
several chairs from the Winslow
Furniture Company.
Mojave county is going to
submit another 100000 bond
proposition for good roads to the
voters. This is the second issue
made by the county, which would
indicate that her people are
realizing the benefits of the good
roads propaganda. Coconino
county has got the fever now and
the voters will ask the board of
supervisors to submit a $500, 600
bond issue. Navajo county
should wake up and keep pace
with it's neighbors.
Mrs. Laura Hart, of San
Antonia, Texas, deputy supreme
commander of the Woman's
Benefit Association of the Macca-
bees, was guest of honor at a
large meeting and initiation
which was held by Arizona Re-
view No. 10, the afternoon OF
the 18th. After the meeting the
members attended a delicious
six o'clock dinner at the Harvey
House. In the evening a public
meeting was held, a large num-
The Winslow mail., 1915-08-20

Have you subscribed for the
Winslow Mail? Do it now.
Murdered in cold blood-Bab-
bits cut-price shoe sale Satur-
day, Aug. 21st.
WANTED-Two building lots,
North side track. Address "a"
care of Winslow Mail.
All kinds of live and dressed
poultry, fish, fruits and vegeta-
bles at the City Meat Market.
We make a speciality of good
things to eat and our stock is
always fresh.
City Meat Market.
Be kind to your feet get a
pair of cut-price shoes at
Babbitt's for $3.50 Saturday Aug.
21st.
J. E. Walker, of Holbrook,
spent Sunday and Monday of
last week in Winslow on busi-
ness.
For Sale Cheap-A two room
frame house to be removed from
site. Also the furniture. In
Quire Mail office.
Slashed with a razor-edged
knife = the price of women S
first grade shoes at Rabbits
Saturday Aug. 21st.
A charming flower cut down
in the bloom of it's radiance -
Utz & Dunn ladies shoes for
$3.50 at Babbitt Saturday, Aug.
21st.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Magill and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Barton will
return Sunday from a four week S
vacation spent in Los Angeles
and other California points.
Mrs. Clara Foster has return
ed from her vacation, but will
not open her house for h er
boarders until Sept. 1st. owing
to the illness of her daughter.
Miss Jessie Butner and Miss
M'dell and Leorena Shipley will
leave Saturday evening for Lake
Mary, where they will spend the
weekend with the young ladies
already there.
Mrs. A. ]. Ratelle and sor
Eugene, will leave Sunday morn.
ing for Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs
Ratelle was been spending the
summer with her mother anc
father Mr.. and Mrs. William
DaZe.
August Johnson, section fure'
man at Flagstaff, fell from the
top of a stock car, a few days
ago, cutting a cash in the back
of his head and injuring his back,
He was taken to the Santa Fe
hospital at Los Angeles fol
treatment.
The city council, sitting as {
a board of equalization, helc
sessions last Tuesday and Wed
nesday evening, but working two
nights steady this hot weather
was too strenuous, SO they ad.
journed to meet again Friday
evening, Aug. Oath, when they
will finish their job.
The Winslow mail., 1915-08-20
advertised letter list for week
ending Aug. 2O-1915.

advertised letter list for week
ending Aug. 2O-19l5.
AMERICANS.
Jno. P. Alexander.
Lew Bowman.
Edith Channel.
Earl Conway.
E. R. Hadstate (5)
V. B. johnson,
Mrs. Florence KunkeI. -
j. C. Layman.
j. Lam (2)
Mrs. Lon Mclean. =.
Bud Meeker. -~
Jesse H. Rogers.
Frank Robinson.
Frank Wright.
MEXICANs.
Jose Estrada. j
Antonio Grellago.
Lusiano Lucero.
Santiago Lucero.
Luois Molina.
Federico Santillano.
Macimino Sanchez.
LUIS Veserra.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-04-30
KAUFF'S JUMP.
Federals Refuse to Make Statement Concerning Man Giants Captured

Federals Refuse to Make Statement
 Concerning Man Giants Captured. !.
 Chicago April 29-President Gil more refused this afternoon to com ment on Bennie Kauffs jump to the Giants further than to say he felt like complimenting President Tener and President Gaffney on their stand in declining to permit Kauff to play The Federal league would protect its interests, he declared, but before talk ing action would awai further iufor- nation on the subject.
 Kauff who was with Indianapolis last year, this season signed with the Brooklyn Federals, accepting $1 ,5O0 advance money for signing three year contract, according to Gilmore. There was no ten days clause in his contract.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-04-30
MAPNIMG nRnER

In the ustice of the Peace Court heforc II Hinton. J. Pc. L.. Moore. Plaintiff vs A L Blum. Defendant
 The above named defendant. A Ia within thirty days and answer the com plaiut of e. L. Moore plaintiff herein
 IT. HINTON. J. P. T U. EulhoIfnrd. AttnrmnN ad LItnm
The Sentinel=record., 1915-04-30
BOB BURMAN WON 2OO-MILE RACE
DROVE A WONDERFUL RACE CLOSING IN ON LEWIS AFTER
 THE THlRTIETH LAP.

Oklahoma City. April Wild Bob Burman. driving a French car, won the $5,o0o sweepstakes automo. bile race run oy'r the Oklahoma City course today. aftr a spectacular race to: thirty laps With Dave Lewis. of the Stutz team, wo finished second. JoEhny Raimey aid Eddie Hearne. both driving Case ca's. won third and fourth money The winner averaged G7S miles an hour fo' the entire 200 mics, his time for tie distance be- ing 2:5G:3-5. Lewis cane in minute. 2S 3-5 seconds later Raney was two laps, and Hearne three behind the two leaders at the finish.
 Burman drove wonderful race. gradually closing in on Lewis after the thirtieth lap, gaining several sec onds on each lap by taking turns with great daring He had been put almost an entire lap, 2.4r4 mics. he. hind, when forced to change tire early in the race He took the lead from Lewis on the sixty-eighth lap and his advantage was increased slightly three laps later when Levi. ran off the course at the Jess WI lard hook, losing 20 seconds. Victor, for Burman was made practically cer tain when Lewis eased into the pl after the twenty-seyenth lap, witj just six more to go, for a new tire One car ran into a tree during tn, first lap, and proceeded no further This was the only accident that oc cured.