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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
EASTERN BANKERS
 LOOK OVER LOCKS
 ON WARRIOR RIVER

Tuscaloosa, May )-John T. Cochrane of Mobile, president of the Ala bama, Tennessee and Northern railway, acconipanied by score of prominent eastern bankers and financiers, arrived in Tuscaloosa late this afternoon, travel ing in MT. Cochrane's private car.
 They were met by members of the Board of Trade and carried on an automobile tour of the Tuscaloosa district and shown the locks on the Warrior river. They gre the guests of honor tonight at a ban ouet at the McLester AoseI, tendered them by the citizens sof Tuscaloosa. The en- tire party expressed themselves as great ls surprised at the wonderful develop ment noticed in Alabama at Birmingham end Tuscaloosa. More than 200 attended the banquet here tonight. The party will leave early Wednesday morning for Mo bile where they will be the guests of MT. Cochrane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ATTACKING FLEET
 WINS VICTORY IN
 MIMIC WAR GAME
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Virtually every vessel on the active list was engaged Admiral Fletcher having under his command for defense of the seaboard the main body of the fleet. while Rear Admiral Beatty with cruisers and auxiliaries operating under the ficti- tious valuations of battle cruisers and "battleship" fleets, undertook the attack.
 Plans Worked Out
 The two forces separated after leaving New York and the war was underway when the Reds as Admiral Beatty.s craft were designated had been given time to attain point 800 miles from the coast Plans for the game had been worked out carefully by the naval war college and general staff. each comman- der being kept ignorant of the cam paign mapped out for his opponent To make conditions as near as possible what they would be in actual warfare. this programme of secrecy was carried to the point of having new wireless codes for each side and only absolutely necessary reports were made to the department.
 Three submarines and one battleship met with accidents and had to put into port for repairs.
 The fleet now will assemble at New ports. R. l.. to remain few days, when the ships will separate to undergo gen eral overhaulings at their home yards
 General British warships which were withdrawn from stations near the coast so as not to interfere with the war game are expected to resume their posts inn mediately. It is understood they have been cruising safe distance at sea in the meantime. guarding the allies com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
The First Principle
 of Good Health

One great medical authority declares that sluggish bowels are the cause of more than half the ills that afflict man kind. constipated condition quickly affects the liver and other organs, so that indigestion and constipation are soon followed by biliousness headaches, chronic bad breath and a generally dis arranged condition of the system
 Foley Cathartic Tablets are an ideal physic, for their action is wholesome and thoroughly cleansing. without grip ing, nausea or inconvenience They fn- vigorate and strengthen the bowel &C., tion and have good effect on the stomach and liver.
 L. l.. Levey. Green Bay. Wis., writes: For long time I suffered from con- stipation and liver trouble. Nothing seemed to help. me. l finally secured Foley Cathartic Tablets and am pleased to state they have cured me. They are the finest cathartic to take I have ever used and their effect is quick and sure" Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
FRENCH DEPUTIES
 EULOGIZE ITALY
 FOR ENTERING WAR

Paris, May 25.-(4:50 D. mD-Today's session of the French Chamber of Deputies was devoted to eulogies of Italy. All of the members of the Vii viani cabinet were present, and the galleries Were crowded with distin- guished persons. Tomasso Tittoni, the Italian ambassador to France, was ia the diplomatic box.
 "It is now 56 years since Italy was with us," said M. Deschanel presi- dent of the lower house, alluding to the Italian war of unification and all the deputies as if by common impulse arose, turned toward Signor Titroni and cheered heartily.
 The demonstration was repeated at the conclusion of the oration which the House unanimously voted should be posted on the official bulletin boards throughout France.
 Premier Viviani mounted the speak CTS platform, saying he desired to sa . lute the Italian nation, which, "in a burst of patriotic faith has joined the circle of iron and fire which is tight ening around modern barbarism. Vic tory is near"
 All the deputies and the specta tors cried "Vive L'Italie," and the House adjourned, having been in session just 10 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
VILLA CALCULATES;
 RIOTING FOLLOWS

Laredo. Tex, May 25.-Rioting occurred in Monterey after that city was evacuated by Villa forces last week, according to official reports received at Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. today. Disorder ceased on the establishment of a new city government and civilian police force. Several stores and private residences were footed dur ing the rioting. the report said, but no mention is made of any casualties.
 Carranza troops now occupy the city and quiet prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
It's Easy to Peel Off
 All Your Freckles

The contrast between the freck1es and the clear skin usually is so great that no bleach can be more than partially sue cessful In obliterating the disfigure- ments. Ordinary mercolized wax is far better; 1t literally peels off the freck- les. Get an ounce of it at the nearest irug store and tonight spread on enough to completely cover your face; remove peat daily until every freckle has dis appeared.
 Rough, blotchy. pimpled skin. also gotten rid of by this same method, with out discomfort or inconvenience. The effort Is decidedly worth while the new complexion obtained being so clear smooth and youthful
 If bothered with wrinkles, bathe the face in a lotion made by dissolving an pint of witch hazel. This is the most eff fective and understanding wrinkle treatment known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $1000-Emily Routledge and John Rout- ledge to M. A. Fayet, lots A. 15, 16 and 17, block 3, August Fayet subdivision.
 $l000-T. A. Fayet and wife to M. A. Fayet. lots ', s, and 10 in block 4 sur vey of August Fayet subdivision.
 Sl250-Lille Lee Leonard to Borden Burr lot l9, block 5l, survey of city of Bir- mingham.
 s2500-Mary G. Durham to United States Mortgage and Trust company. a lot BOX lS0 in the southwest quarter of the south east quarter of southwest quarter of sec ton l, township IS, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
WOODMEN OF WORLD .OF SOUTH INITIATE. 900 CANDIDATES
Head Officers of State and Local Organizations At tend Ceremonial-Big
 Parade a Feature

The greatest event in the history of the Woodnen of the World in the south was enacted last night at the Jefferson thea
 into the order. Attending the big initia- ton were members of the sovereign camp, head officers of the state and local or ganization and nearly 2oo0 members of the order from the various camps of the dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
PROPOSES TITHING
 TO RAISE FUNDS

Los Angeles. May 25.-Tithing as a means of raising funds needed for re- ligious activity was proposed by Rev. pr. J. Whitcomb Brougher of Los An geles, in an address tonight 10 the northern Baptist convention here. Dr. Brougher said every Baptist should give 2 tenth of his income to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
RESOURCES OF U. s.
 MAY BE USED TO
 AID LATIN-AMERICA
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tCOntfnued from Page One) merce and trade, and the delegates greeted it with long continued ap- plause.
 Harmony Apparent
 Let us see" said pr. Triana, that the harmony in this continent is diaph- anous, transparent and clear without one shadow of doubt The inviolability of the continent which made it so that the ease of conquest should be closed to outsiders has not work ed absolutely | am not here to recapitulate or to llame-far be it from me Wherever redress is possible, redress should be accomplished. Wherever in the historic development of the nations redress is not possible we should resign ourselves to the imperfections of humanity and let bygones be bygones and let the dead past bury its dead
 When the groups assembled the Ar genuine delegation advanced a sug- gestion which may make possible an understanding that all the nations rep resented shall work for an arrange ment whereby disputes arising between business men in the different coun- tries shall be adjusted by arbitration through commercial organizations.
 Need Better Transportation
 The Chilean delegation talked gen erally of the need for an improvement of transportation facilities and poin ted out the advantages to be gained from the investment of United States capi- tai in that country.
 Salvador suggested that a bank be established there with capital of 310- O0O,000, that branches of banks in the United States be founded and that all the nations represented at the con ference agree that the vessels of every other American country be exempt from port dues.
 The delegation from Panama is ex- pected tomorrow to bring up the ques- tion of the abolition of the United States commssaries in the canal zone so that their trade will be diverted to merchants of the republics.
 Speakers before the general session included Governor Hamlin and Paul NJ. Warburg of the federal reserve board; A Barton Hepburn of the Chase Ma ;ional bank, and Mortimer L. Schiff of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
FIRST LIEUTENANT
 FOR COMPANY K
Capt. John Trimble Chosen at Elec- ton Held at the City Hall
 ArmonY Last Night

At an election held last night by Com pany K, Fourth regiment, Alabama Ma tional Guard. at the city hall armory, Capt. John Trimble was elected first lieu tenant of the company. He is a well known lawyer and served as captain in the Spanish American war forces.
 The meeting last night was unusually enthusiastic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Lassen Peak Subsidies

Bedding, Cal, May 25-Lassen peak today subsided into its first period of Quiescence since Thursday midnight The great canopy of smoke clouds lifted and the crater was visible. The sight calmed many of the fearful ranchers and they began to return to the mud covered farms and damaged homes in the valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Marbury Institute Closes

Marbury, May 25.-(Special.)- )-Marbury Institute after most successful season, has closed the spring session. The patrons Of the school are contented with the splendid results of Miss Craig dhe prin- cipaD management and regret that she has declined the position and will return @ her home in the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

chain of grocery stores. and widely known as fancier of collie dogs, died at Haverford today. He was 54 years| old, and came to this country from Ire l land 35 years ago. Starting in busi- ] ness with small store, Hunters busi ]
 ness expanded until at the time of his 5 death tFfe company which he .ihcorpo1 rated Ib. years ago, operated more than 400 stofea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ANDERSON REELECTED
 OVER STURGEON

Ed l.. Anderson was re- elected president of the Birmingham Athletic club last night by an overwhelming majority. Sam Sturgeon, a former president of the club, was the unfortunate candidate against Mir Anderson as the vote was 94 to 6.
 The following governors were elected for the two-year term: Judge M. M, Baldwin, c. w. Streit, Jr.. and John Taylor. The one-year men were: c. w. Woodruff and Wiley Afford. After the election of officers a stag entertainment followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Marriage License

corded yesterday in the office of the pro- bate judge:
 Burney Trammel. Jonesboro. to Miss Dolly Parsons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Dr Searcy to Speak

Dr. J. D. Searcy of Tuscaloosa will ad~ dress the Social Workers association Thursday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at equal suffrage headquarters His subject will be, Mental Efficiency and Inef- ficiency .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ITALIAN TROOPS
 THROWN ACROSS
 AUSTRIAN FRONT
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north of Prezemysl. Tn the latter region It Is announced that General Mackenzen is again moving forward and taking a CO., losal number of prisoners.
 The British war office admits that tre British have been unable entirely to TO- form their line dented by the Germans cast of Ypres and this dove-tails with Ger man claims of advances in this region of Flanders.
 The most interesting statement in the British announcement is that with due precautions" gas attacks can be 'met and defeated" This is particularly pertinent in that gas bids fair to be used mere and more. possibly by all the contenders.
 Fighting fin Dardanelles
 Attestng to the extremely sanguinary character of the recent land fighting at the Dardanelles, there came tonight a list of 1919 casualties among the Aus trians engaged in this enterprise The Turkish losses apparently have been greater, as 1t was necessary for them on Sunday last to secure an armistice to bury their dead. 5000 of whom lay piled before the British trenches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
COMMEND WILSON'S
 PEACE POLICIES

Akron, O., May 25.-Resolutions com mending President Wilson's peace poll cies and his general conduct in meet ing affairs of the United States arls- ing from the European conflict were adopted tonight at the annual conven- ton of the Federal Council of Lutheran Rrotherhoods here. Speakers also lauded President Wilson's peace move.
 Thomas P. Hunter Dead
 Philadelphia May 25.-Thomas r. Hunter, founder and president or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26


 
 trict and state. Among the distinguished visitors was J. E. Fitzgerald, chairman of the board of sovereign managers, of Omaha, Neb., who was the principal speaker at the public session held yes- terday afternoon.
 \ A feature of the meeting was the great parade in which every company of the Twenty sixth regiment uniform rank of the order participated under command of Col w. T. Nails. At the night session the degree of protection was presented by specially selected team and, it is said. the work was presented in a most im- pressive manner. Special scenery, hand some costumes and electric effects added to the solemnity of the degree. General Fitzgerald and the other supreme officers stated that the degree work of the local team had never been surpassed. Meeting Called to Order The public meeting was called to order at o'clock yesterday afternoon by Dr. H A. Elkourie, chairman of the commit tee that perfected the 800 class, and brief ly stated the purposes of the meeting.
 
 sentative, followed with short address. Other speakers were Congressman George Huddleston, Col. Charles Mills of the sovereign camp, NJ l.. Ormond of Tusca- loosa. L. D. Holiday, state manager A. B. Horn, head consul. General Fitz- patrick made the principal address, taking for his subject "Woodcraft."
 Following the afternoon session General Fitzpatrick and the head officers were entertained a a dinner at the Newspaper club.
 At o'clock the parade was formed, headed by a platoon of police. The l2 companies comprising the Twenty-sixtN regiment of the Woodmen followed under command of Colonel Nall, and about 1200 members of the order made up the balance of the parade. The route was over the white way streets of the city, and on the return to the theatre the degree work was commenced. Dr. Elkourie headed the team and, it is stated, the degree was never conferred with such elaborate cere- monial as was presented last night. The features were the monumental service and the ''ode of skulls
 The movement of the 800 class was started on February 1 and the committee has been working since that time to make the affair one of unusual note. Among those who have been active in this re- gard were pr. Elkourie, Dr. w. T. Gentry, A L. Farley, A. D. Harris, George Younger, Charles Pfeister and others of the committee on arrangements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The committee appointed by the Ensley club on the proposed road from Birming- nam to the Warrior river will meet with the board of revenue this morning, and ask that the route be run through Pratt City, Ensley, Wylam, Mulga and Short Creek to Maxine. This is claimed to be the most direct route to the Big Warrior river, and it is stated that the road Is practically built The committee claims that the cost of building this road to the river would be far less than any other route they could select. Another feature in having the road to Maxine is that al present 1t is the only place suggested which is connected by railroad with Bir- mingham, and the committee contend that the merchants will have an opportunity to ship their goods either by truck or by rail. Dr. k. w. Averyt is chairman of the committee. and the other members are: D. F. sugg, J. A. Dupuy D. M Lewis. c. c. Burke. J. J. Chisholm, Joe Martin, N. B. Stack and Dr. W. S. Roun- tree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

Mansfield Groton Dead
 Philadelphia. May 25.-The Rev. Mansfield Groton, dean of the Phil adelphia Divinity school and widely known Protestant Episcopal church. man, died here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Italians Lose Ship

Vienna, May 25-tvia Amsterdam to London, May 26 1:59 a. m.)-The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued today:
 The cruiser Helgoland and three torpedo boat destroyers encountered two Italian torpedo boat destroyers near Barletta. one of which escaped and the other of which was struck by a. shell and compelled to surrender in a sinking condition.
 "Our destroyers rescued 35 men of the crew of the Italian boat. including It's commander, but the work of res- cue was hindered by the approach of two Italian battleships, which fired from a range of about 13,000 yards. In the ensuing skirmish our destroyer Csepel was slightly damaged but the Helgoland and the other destroyers returned the enemy's fire with apparent success and then retired out of range
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Eighth,
Enthusiasm in Rome

Rome, May 25.-tVia Paris, May 26, l2:2O a. m.)-The bulletin issued by the war office today announcing that the Italians had entered Austrian ter ritory, caused great enthusiasm This report showed that the Italians were occupying all the mountains between the Idria and Isonzo rivers and that. advancing, they had taken Cormons. which commands the road leading to Gorizia, an important Austrian from tier station.
 Passing from the north to the cen ter of eastern Fruiuili the report indi- cated that the Italians also had oc- cupied the village of Versa, on the road to Gradsca, Austria. and that in additions in southern Fruili Cervig- nano, another important Austrian frontier station, leading to Monfal- cone and Triest. The Giornale D'ftalia commenting on the bulletin says:
 ''The Italian advance occupies front of 100 kilometres tabout 66 2-3 milesl and has as extreme points Catoretto On the north, to the Gulf of Triest on the south. The first contingents of the Italians pentrated into Austrian territory from two to four miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Marstella Louis Kirk, age 6s years, who died yesterday afternoon at clock following a lengthy Illness, will be con ducted this afternoon from the family residence, 3219 Avenue c, at o'clock. In- terment will follow at the Crumley chapel. She is survived by three daughters. The deceased has lived in this city over 10 years and has many friends who will regret to learn of her death.
 The two motion picture shows of this city will operate throughout the day for the benefit of the fund to send a delega- ton of Confederate veterans to the re- union in Richmond. The tickets are good for either show and the members of the Daughters of the Confectionery, together With number of young ladies, will sell them on the business corners of the city during the afternoon. All the procee~s with the exception of actual running ex- penses will be given to the old soldiers The II members chosen as delegates of Camp Pat Claybourne. '. C. ", of this city expect to leave for Richmond on next Sunday
 Company B, Uniform Rank of the Steel City lodge No. 156, Woodmen of the World will have charge of the Franklin theatre on Tuesday June 1. for the benefit of the team. The orchestra of the local lodge will furnish music for the occas sion.
 large number of the candidates and members of the Steel City lodge partici- pated in the parade and initiation which was held in Birmingham last nigN The Ensley lodge had more candidates for the initiation than all of the other lodges In the Birmingham district combined Altogether 250 new members have been received by the local lodge during the past two months, which puts the member ship at over 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Austrian Report

Vienna, May 25-tVia Amsterdam to London, May 26, 10:35 a. m.)-The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued by the war office tonight:
 Tn middle Galicia the allied armies have attacked strong Russian forces along the entire front from Sieniawac 10 the upper Dniester. General Won Mackenzen's army, including the Sixth Austro Hun garian army corps, has oc- oupied Raydmno and advanced east and southeast of that town toward the San river
 "The enemy who attempted to regain the lost ground, were repulsed losing some 21,000 prisoners, 39 cannon and more than 40 machine guns
 "The armies of Generals Puhaklo and boehmermoli are advancing southwest of Przemysl, and are gaining ground after an obstinate resistance.
 Toward Blonin plain an attack slong the entire front is proceeding. The situation on the remainder of the front in the northeastern theatre Is un- changed.
 "In the southwest on the Tyroiean and Carinthian frontiers. at some points, small attachments of Italian Alpine troops crossed the frontier but retreated when fired at by our posts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

merce and trade, and the delegates greeted it with long continued ap- plause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb

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