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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
TRADE EXPANSION
 ALONG ALL LINES
Shops Working Overtime and Bumper Crops Fac
 tors in Activity

New York, July 16.-Bradstreets tomor- TOW will say:
 Factors making for expansion multiply. Evidence is provided by such facts as considerable improvement in industrial matters. virtually full movements in fin- ished steel; overtime work in numerous war order lines; smart activity at ship yards ,freer distribution of seasona ble goods; somewhat fairer skies aiding the crops; bounteous yields of foodstuffs: bet ter collections. growing scarcity of abor; slightly larger sales of steam coal; ab- sence of strain ir money matters at the crop-moving season; increased construc- ton of plants to take care of war or ders, and some western agricultural im- plement makers resuming opera tions, whereas while ago it seemed as though work would not be started before Sen. temper. There is a noticeable absence Of talk of shut-downs due to necessity for repairs or for vacation purposes. IT, regular improvement in railway freight tonnage, accompanied by uniformly heaVy movement of passenger traffic. is reported. Commercial paper sells freely at the west but demand for money Is not remarkable, and consequently the general supply of commercial papers is not large, while low rates rule.
 Bank clearings for the week, $3,3ss, ,oo1, =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
34 LYNCHINGS IN
 FIRST SIX MONTHS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 l find according to the records kept by Prof Monroe N. Work, head of the de- rartment of records and research of the Tuskegee institute, that there have been during the first six months of the year 34 lynchings in the United States. This is l3 more than the number. 21 for the same period last year. Of those lynched A were negroes and 10 were whites This 1, four more negroes and nine more whites than were put to death by mobs in the hrst si. months of 1914 when the record was 70 negroes and one white. Eight and one-tourth of the total l.nchings occurred In the state of Georgia. Only seven, six negroes and onet white of those put to death, or 21 per cent of the total, were charged with rape. Among the causes of ynchings were: Stealing cotton, stealing hogs, stealing meat, charged with steal ing a COW.
 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
 Tuskegee Institute, Alabama July b. 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
CONVICT KILLED IN
 EFFORT TO ESCAPE

Montgomery, July 16.-(Special) )-While attempting to escape last Monday from Lucille mines. Harry Smith, a white con- vict from Montgomery county, was shot and killed. Three men who made dash for liberty were recaptured They were Murray Lane and B. w. Richardson, white, and Will Garrett, a negro. Lane and Richardson were recaptured during the attempt to escape but Garrett was not retaken until Tuesday. P. J. Rogers, president of the convict board, today re- ceived an official account of the affair.
 A regular pitched battle was held be- tween the guards and the convcts, ac- cording to informatio nreceived in Mont gomery The convicts obtained weapons in some manner, and after a days work made dash for liberty upon reaching the mouth of the mine. They fired several shots at the guards and their fire was re- turned.
 Smith was the only one to receive a wound during the shooting. He died shortly after being shot. Lane and Rich ardson were recaptured and .disarmed and Garrett made his escape. though he was later recaptured. The attempt to escape was made on the day MT. Rogers as- sumed his duties as president of the board of convict insDectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

The legislature therefore, will devote the greater part of next week to committee work. According to the plan, when the legislature adjourns tomorrow, it will not assemble again until Tuesday, thus all lowing many of the members to go to their homes for Sunday and Monday
 Following Tuesdays session, which promises to be brief, the legislature will recess until Friday and Saturday, there by allowing two or three full days for committee work. During this recess the judiciary and other committees will give ser.ous considere tion to the. bills in their possession, but particularly the judiciary committee.
 The legislative leaders are anxious that the judiciary committee reach some definite decision regarding the large num- Der Of bills in its possession before the legislature settles down to any amount of heavy work It is well known that strong objection will be raised to the passage of a large number of bills before the judiciary committee. especially the new circuit division bill sometimes desig- mated as the court bill.''
 Judges and solicitors from all parts of the state are expected to conduct a de- termined lobby against the passage of this measure, and, if reported favorably by the judiciary committee, will doubtless precip,tate one of the most vigorous fights in be waged in the legislature this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION

New York, July 16.-Speculation 'in war shares attained a new high mark of activity and strength this week. the stocks of many of the companies now filing contracts for the allied armies and navies selling at record breaking prices. This advance was made at the expense of the railroad group, pressure was manifested, mainly because of a renewal of foreign liquidation.
 The weeks movement in stocks was predicated on the belief that certain large contracts for supplies have defi- ntely closed. while others already awared have been materially added to-. At best the amount of these contracts can only be conjectured, but it is nc exa ggeration to state that the sum in- volved approximates $600,000, 900.
 To a considerable extent manipula-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Com mercial Bulletin

Boston. July 16.-The Commercial Bulletin will say tomorrow:
 "A fair volume of business has again been accomplished in the wool market this week, although the decid- edly easier tone at the London sales the last of the week is said to have had restraining influence on buyers Prices here have been firmly main tained and medium wools still show an upward tendency.
 Buying still proceeds more or less steadily in the country at fully recent rates tor fine wool and fractional ad- Vances in some cases for medium wools"
 Kentucky and similar, one-half blood unwashed, 35c; three eight blood un- washed, 3s1h @S91ac; secured basis. Texas fine, 12 months, 6S@7Oc; fine eight months, 60463c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, July 16.-(Special)-The Ala bama Great Southern railroad is engaged at the present in the work of changing tracks and making preparations for the beginning of work on the new depot and within a short time the work proper will be started and pushed to completion. It is the intention of the railroad company to eXpend large amount of money in making the depot one of the most mod ern in arrangement and architecture a s well convenient and comfortable for the travelling public.
 It is expected that work on the new depot for the Louisville and Nashville railroad will be started in the near flu ture.
 Another wireless station has been erect ed In Bessemer by Emanuel Sublett, young Greek employed at the Bon-Ton cafe, on the roof of the two-story build
 ing in which the cafe is located making the station about 10 feet from the ground, The young man states that he will learn the business and as soon as he perfects the work he intends to go back to Greece and take charge of wireless station there. Bessemer now has two wireless stations and while there is nothing costly
 in the arrangements messages can be sent and received. some having been caught here sent from as far east as the Say vile, Long Island station, recently taken over by the government. and it is noth-
 ing to catch messages from the Airing ton station at Washington and Key West as well as from vessels at sea.
 Deputy Sherffs George Howton and D. N. Wright yesterday afternoon seized four cases of whisky from the premises of negro woman. whose name is said to be Nellie Sample. on Carolina alley, and the woman was arrested and placed under bond. The goods were brought to the Realty building, where 1t was stored with all of the goods seized since the prohibition law went into effect on July 1.
 \ surprise wedding which took place yesterday in Birmingham was that of Miss Vilettc Coleman and Dr. O. R. Tro1e of this city. Miss Coleman Is the niece of MT and Mrs. Walter Unzicker and vas one of the most popular members of the younger set, while Dr. Troie Is a member of the corps of surgeons of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany at Feeders. having come to Bes- semer about year ago from Panama. where he was engaged in work with Dr. Lloyd Nolan, when he had charge of the sanitary work in the canal zone. He is a native of Kansas City. After short trip Dr. and Mrs. Troje will be at home at Feeders.
 The men of the younger set gave a delightful truck ride tonight to Hale Springs in honor of the house party guests of Miss Marjorie Williams and the guest of Miss Minnie Jackson Aft CT enjoying the ride to Hale Springs a picnic lunch was served. The chap erones for the occasion were Mrs. D. L. Williams. MT. and Mrs Claude Bat son. MT and Mrs. Ernest Milton and those enjoying this hospitality were Miss Verna Duke, Miss Iva Duke, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
 PRESIDENT SHAPING REPLY TO GERMANY

Cornish, N. H., July 16.-President Will son today put into shape views on the German situation which he will present to Secretary Lansing and others of his cab met next week, The President was In communication with Secretary Lansing.
 The note from Austria Hungary regard irg the shipment of large consignments of munitions of war to the allies and the situation growing out of the interference by Great Britain with commerce between the United States and neutral nations in Europe came in for q share of the Presi- dents attention today, but he let it be known that all information would have to come from the state departineni. The Presider, worked for several hours today in his study on official business, and spent the rest of the time golfing and automo- bling and resting at Harlakenden house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
FINAL ACTION ON CUT AT
 NEXT COMMISSION MEETING

can hardly spare a man. They under stand, however, that the cut must be made and so do the men, and while hop ing to escape the ax the employees of the city generally realize the necessity for the cut.
 The commissioners suggest that the sev- eral park improvement associations that were organized and looked after the parks before the city took them over could be revived and look after the recreation de- partment until such times as the city could again assume control. It is under- stood that several of the park associa- tons have already commenced ed to super wise the parks in their community.
 It has also been suggested that the Birmingham Athletic club may take over and operate the Birmingham playgrounds after August 1. The matter was discussed informally yesterday morning by Ed L. Anderson, president of the club, and Commissioner Ward. No action was taken yesterday, but it is understood the matter will he taken up with the board of di- rectors of the Athletic club at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Negro Baptists Meet

Talladega, July 16.-(Special) Three hundred delegates are in attend anee on the annual convention of the east Alabama Sunday. school conven- tion of the negro Baptsts at Syca- more church, seven miles north of the city. The session will be continued through Sunday, July IS. The pro gramme contains the names of Revs
 w. NJ Garrett, G. M. Turner, w. J
 Darnell, A. w. Thorne. P. c. Caddell H. l.. Morris, w. H. Cunningham, l.. H
 Ingraham, D. Savage and several oth- CTS. The congregational singing oi this convention can be heard mile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
To Unyeil Monuments

Talladega, July l6.-(Special.) Monuments will be unveiled Sunday by Red Oak camp No. 20. Woodmen of the World, of Sovereign A. l.. Scott, formerly of Avondale, and Sovereign Ed Brown of the local camp. Red Oak camp No. 20 will entertain as their guests the twenty-sixth regiment of the uniform rank. w. o. w., of Bir- minGham on that day. The Birming ham contingent will be met at the At lanra, Birmingham and Atlantic pas seneer station hv sn escort to convey 10 luncheon in tho V lmea hat The famous band of Fed DHA namp No 20 will lead the p 1cets an to tae cemetery at 12:30 p. 1T I'm uuveiiinT ceremonies will be- q u .I rl n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
SUGGEST THAT PARK IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATIONS BE RE- VIYED-ATHLETIC CLUB MAY TAKE OVER FAIRGROUNDS

Adoption of the recommendations of the heads of the several departments of the city Will be taken up at the next meet ing or the city commissioners and final action taken The commissioners are working on the plans for retrenchment mat have been thus far submitted, and at the lime of the meeting they will be prepared to adopt or reject the reductions suggested.
 The task of naming the men to be dropped is left to the head of each de- partment, and each of the heads" afore- sald state they are up against a tough proposition as at the present time they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

lion of war contract shares has been possible by the small floating supply of some of these stocks.
 Conservative Wall street views the rise in the war shares with some con cern and old established brokerage houses are dscouraging any commit ments in that field, while others are re. fusing all margin" business In these securities. Banks are scrutinizing this sort of collateral with more care and in other quarters there is being mani fested a disposition to restrict further reckless trading.
 On the curb where many ordnance stocks are traded in, new high prices also were the rule, some of the powder shares gaining from 20 to almost 50 points on the week. The feature of that market was Electric Boat preferred which today sold at around 200, an ad- vance since last Saturday of almost 70 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Married in Talladeoa

Sylacauga, July 16.-(Suecial.)-At the First Methodist church yesterday after noon Miss Francis Blanche Rainey was married to Dr. Allen Paucher of Florida, Rev. l.. F. Parrish performing the we'd ding ceremony. The couple left over the Central of Georgia for Jacksonville on the afternoon train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
River Risinp

Kansas City, July 16.SThe Missouri river here had reached the 27.3 foot stage late today and continued to rise tonight. Weather observers, though. announced that the situation appeared less threatening than earlier today be cause heavy rains had ceased to fall
 Damage done by the flood thus far is comparatively light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
To Confer With Roosevelt

Seattle. Wash. July 16.-Progressive party leaders. 1t was announced today, will confer briefly with Col. Theodore Roosevelt when he arrives Sunday on his way to the exposition. Previously it was said the short time at his disposal would preclude conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17

Thelma Davis, Miss Zenett Jones, all of Talladega; Miss Doris Brown of Gulf port Miss. Miss Marjorie Williams, Miss Minnie Jackson. Miss Mary Don aho, Miss May Shaw, Miss Willie Eastis Miss Margaret Keith, Wiggs Thompson, Davis Batson, Ralph Sni- der Harold Rush, Dan Staton, Fred Buck, Forest Maxwell, Ben Lundie, Henry Adams, Robert Berry George Murrah. Peyton McEnry and others
 Funeral services over the remains of Y. Schwabacher. who died sudden ly Wednesday. at his home, 1916 Sixth avenue, will be conducted Sunday morning from the late residence at 5;S0 o'clock The remains will be taken to Birmingham at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in Emanu-Ei cemetery there. Active pallbearers will be Jacob Marks, Sam Stein, H. Gold berg, J. Jaffe, J. Green, s. Erlick, Sam Lefllovits and Sam Kartus. Honorary pallbearers will be A. Forst. L. Forst, Phillip Brick, Martin Barr Morris Green, Willie Lefkovits, Lee Moody, L. B. Bradley. Gardner r. Goodwin and w. H. Lewis.
 MT. Schwabacher was a we'll known Mason and this order will have charge of the services at the grave. Members are requested to meet at the Masonic hall at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. very delightful dance was given last evening when Miss Marjorie Will Hams entertained informally in com pliment to her house guest at her home in Jonesboro. Those who enjoyed this pretty hospitality were: Miss Ivy Duke, Miss Verney Duke, Miss Eilline Reyn- olds. Miss Mae Shaw, Miss Dorothy Bryant, Miss Minnie Jackson. Miss M and Mrs Ed Neice. and John Hager- ty, Harold Rush, George Murrah. wiggs Thompson, Ralph Snider, Forest Max well, Robert Berry, Ben Lundie, Jim Lovett. Joe Buby. Leon Williams, Her man Elliott, Williams Hopkins and Claude Batson.
 Mrs. Malcolm Argo of Acmar is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Barrett, on Eighth avenue.
 B. P Harris has gone to Courtland, where he will visit relatives and friends for several days.
 Mrs. P H. Luttrell of Columbus, Ga, is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. c. G. Neal.
 Miss Frances Coburn left yesterday for Detroit. Mich, where she will spend two weeks with friends.
 Miss Carrie Ackenhauser has re- turned from her vacation which was spent in Chattanooga and has resumed her duties at the local postoffice.
 c. E. Winters of Cleveland. O., was in Bessemer on business today.
 Miss Annie Wilson will leave tomor- row fer Marion where she will spend her vacation with her parents. !. R. Robertson and Willie Griffin left yesterday for San Francisco and other western points
 Miss Virginia Robinson has gone to Tuscaloosa where she is the guest of Miss Louise Dugger.
 Miss Zenett Jones and Miss Thelma Davis arrived today from Gadsden to he the house guests of Miss Marjorie Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Aliens FOOt-Ease Does It

When your shoes pinch or your corns and bunions ache so that you are tired all over; get Aliens Foot-Ease. the standard remedy for the last 25 years, and shake it into your shoes. It will take the sting out of corns and bunions and give instant relief to Tired. Aching, swollen. Tender feet Sold everywhere, 25c. Dop't accept any substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
HE.WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 16.-Forecast for Ala hama and Mississippi: Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday
 Georgia: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday except showers on the coast.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Court Completes Work

Ozark. July 16.-(Special)- )-The fal. term of the circuit court completed the first week when the grand jury turned in the last batch of bills today to complete the 49 found during the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at s p. m, 75th meridian time July Is, 19l5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-17
Local Data

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-29
aAR,BULIETIN
PHOTOS GIVING
COMPLETE STORY

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For the complete picturerecord Of
the F-.4 disaster which the Star-Bul-
letin is presenting to its readers, this
paper is indebted not only to its staff
representative constantly at the scene
or operations. but to the Kodagraph
Shop, staff photographers for the Star.
Bulletin The photographs presented
today were secured during the most
Dramatic moments OF the searching
operations 50 far, yesterday morning,
and, with those published Saturday
afternoon, are the first and by far the
most complete OF the diving and
dredge operations. e. L Frick Of the
Kodagraph Shop has been at the scene
most of the time for several days TAX.
ing pictures for this paper.
The start Bulletin is making every
effort to secure for its readers com,
plete and authoritative descriptive and
Photographic account OF this disaster,
which, from q scientific, as well as q
'human-interest" standpoint, has at
tracted worldwide attention.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-29

the tugs were used, and. it was when
the manila lines were coiled aboard,
after an unsuccessful drag, that traces
of war paint were discovered on
one Of them. While the chain drag
had missed the sunken vessel entirely.
one Of the spreader lines had been
pulled across some portion of the F4;
the flakes Of gray paint being uninis.
taxable evidence of this. 1t was con.
elusive proof that the searchers were
within a few hundred feet Of the sunk.
Ed boat ana its imprisoned crew, and
everyone went at the next cast with
renewed heart.
Al few minutes later the tug Navajo,
which still had taut one end of the
loop that had been fast around what
was supposed to be the submarine for
nearly "A hours but which had been
parted in the early morning, caught
the attention of the California by SEM
sphore flags. The Navajo had leaved
on its one remaining line. hoping
against hope that 1t was sufficiently
foul OF the FL to hold fast and the
line had come running through the
bl0cSs When the drag was hauled
aboard. piece of brasswork, easily
identifed as part Of the submarines
saperstrrcture, was found tightly jam
med in the chain links. This news
was sent to the California by the wav-
ing semaphore flags, giving additional
proof Of the sunken vessels nearness,
had that proof been required after the
paint demonstration. A little later
the fragment was sent across to the
dredge, and at once identified by Cap
tain Smith as part Of the F-4's fair
water.
Night Of Thrills.
The California had drifted away
from the spot where bubbles from be-
low were thought to indicate the pres.
ence Of the submarine and Capt. Smith
gave. orders to drop back. and begin
sweeping over the ground again.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-29

has been on the job night and day. as
technical expert and adviser, and En-.
sign Bates, operated this instrument.
II isn't probable that they we're alto
gether deceived By the results.
Crane Sent For.
The night wore on. When the moon
sank dawn was still an hour and half
away and for that brief time everyone
took a breathing spell. Some slept
where they happened to be and In
whatever position they happened to be.
Others were too tired to sleep and
talked it over until another day
,ronght another chance to again
tackle the elements.
. Early yesterday morning it was de-
cided to send for the floating crane at
Pearl Harbor, SO that 1t would be
available should the submarine be
dragged into shallow water End should
it prove too heavy q load for the Cali.
fornia's hosting tackle The Navajo
was sent for the clumsy tow, which
was accomplished slowly but safely,
the crane being brought into Homo
lulu harbor for the night.
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10000 ANXIOUS SPECTATORS ON
WATERFRONT TO SEE OPERATIONS

It is estimated that at least il, 900
curious spectators, many of them
plainly oppressed with anxiety. visited
the Waterfront yesterday and last
night In their interest to see and hear
Of the operations by which it was
hoped to salve the IA.
Thousands stayed along the docks
on the eastern side of the harbor for
many hours In the hot sun. Water.
frontiers say that many persons. in.
clnding number Of anxious women,
have stayed around the front every
night and all night since the "a was
lost
Al stream of autos plowed through
the dust early yesterday morning, car
rying spectators along the road that
leads out toward Fort Armstrong and
past the Oh snnel wharf and the launch
houses Through the choking dust
many hundreds trudged hack and
forth. There wasn't chance Of their