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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
RUSSIA APPRECIATES NATIVE COTTON CROP Million and a Quarter Acres
 Under Cultivation YIELD IS VERY HIGH Get 300 Pounds of Lint Per Acre. Development of Industry Fostered
 by Almost Prohibitive Duty
 Placed on Imports
YIELD IS VERY HIGH

Petrograd May 24-(Correspondence of the Associated ss.)-One result of the var in the opinion of economists and manufacturers here, will be to empnasize the value of Russia's native cotton crop to her cotton manufacturing industries and there will certainly be renewed efforts on the part of the government to encour- age the extension of the crop.
 The government already has plans in rand for extensive developments in this direction both in Russian Turkestan and in Transcaucase these being the two principal cotton growing districts.
 In Turkestan, cotton growing is possi- ble only under irrigation, which is sup pied by a number of rivers flowing from the mountains into the plains. Irrigation is said to have been introduced here by the Chinese, in the first century of the Christian era, and some of the old works are still in existence. The government S plans for further development in this re- zion include extensive engineering works, which would nearly double the area at present available for cotton cultivation.
 Immense Area Under Cultivation
 The area at present under cotton Tn Russia is estimated at 1,2500O acres. The average yield is very high, being given by one authority as not less than 300 pounds Of lint per acre, as against 200 pounds in America and 100 pounds in India, The Lest districts are said to yield an average of about 450 pounds.
 The development of cotton growing has been fostered by the high import duty of nearly cents pound imposed upon inn ported cotton. The Russian cotton grow ing districts are the most no-,--ly cot tor growing areas in the world, being live degrees further north than the limits Of cotton growing in the United States. The native cotton is of rough staple, similar to Indian cotton. but in Russia as in many other parts of the world, the cotton fam inc caused by the American civil war led to attempts to extend the cultivation of the plant and to introduce foreign varieties. Sea Island seed was the first tried, but proved unsuitable. Later on trials were made with American upland seed, which proved successful. It soon became acclimatized, and was generally adopted wherever possible, on account of it's superior quality and higher yield.
 Important Cultivation
 The increase in the Russian crop Is tte most important contribution to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
BRITISH MAKING
 HEADWAY AGAINST
 TURKISH POSITIONS
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 and the Turks may have to meet an Ital- ian landing in Asia Minor.
 Heavy fighting is still in progress in dalcla, where the Austro-Gernians are attempting an encircing movement against Lemberg, as proved successful at PIzemysl. In this the fortunes ale fluc- tuating. The Austro- Germans appear to De making progress from the southwest, While their left wing is held up on the lower reaches of the San river and their extreme right in eastern Galtcia and bukowlna is being severely hammered by the Russians.
 The attempted German offensive in the west seems to have failed, as Berlin ad- nuts today the loss of the sugar refinery at Souchez, which is considered an im- portant position, and to gain which snany lives have been sacrificed. Fighting now ever, is still going on between the Ger mans and British at Hooge, first one then the other taking the offensive
 Submarines Successful Although MT. Churchill the former hrst lord Of the admiralty, announced :nat the submarine menace has been fixed within certain limits, the Germans have been very successful in this warfare il the last few days. particularly against fishing craft, although such craft under The Hague treaty, are supposed to be im- mune from attack. Since Wednesday the Germans have sunk five steamers, three of which were British, one Danish and one Swedish, F British trawlers and two sailing vessels.
 The German total for the week nadlng Wednesday was eight British vessels out of a total of 1900. measuring 300 tons and over, which arrived at or departed from British ports.
 Concerning the operations on the Ital- ian frontier the advices are meagre, but British military experts gather from them that the Italians, without much ouposi- tion, are occupying positions which are likely to prove of the greatest importance when the big battles begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
CLOSING EXERCISES
 AT AUBURN DRAW
 LARGE ATTENDANCE
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Whitaker of the class of 's4 will de- l liver the alumni address He Is D. l D. of Sewanee, Is the author of lead 1 ing works on church history and is a i forceful speaker. Dr. Whitaker was n | prominent alumnus at the home com 1 ing commencement in 1913. He IS at present rector of St. Johns Episcopal ] church. Knoxville. Tenn. The commencement address will be de- livered by President D. H. Hill of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. Dr. Hill Is a son of Lieut.. Gen. D. H. Hill c. s. A, and is an A. B. of Davidson college and ILL. D. of the University of North Carolina. He was formerly professor of English at the Agricultural and Mechanical college of North Carolina. and has been presi- dent of that institute since 1908. He Is author of leading works on agriculture and history.
 Detailed Programme
 The detailed programme follows:
 Sunday, June 6:
 Il a.. m.-Commencement sermon. Bishop James Henry Mccoy, D. D., Birmingham.
 D. m.-Vesper song service.
 Monday, June I:
 II a. m.-Junior class orations.
 5:30 D. m.-Regimental review by his ex- celency, Gov Charles Henderson, and staff.
 D. m.-Festival of lights.
 9 D. np.-President's reception.
 Tuesday, June 8:
 1e a. m.-A1umni oration. the Rev Wal ter C. Whitaker, 'S4. Knoxville. Memorial service in honor of Dr. Howard M. Hamill of the class of 1867.
 80 D. m.-Alumni barbecue-luncheon.
 D. m.-Inspeetion of laboratories and experiment station.
 5:30 D. m.-Competitive company and individual drill.
 s p. m.-Senor class orations.
 Wednesday, June g:
 10 a. m.-Commencement address, D. H. Hill. IL. D., president North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical college Ral- eigh N. c. Conferring degrees by presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
POLICE REPORTER
 AND OFFICER FIGHT

William l.. Gormley, police reporter for local paper, had an altercation with Motorcycle Scout Harvill at police headquarters yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, which resulted in the arrest of George Harvill on the charge of assault and battery.
 According to eyewitnesses to the af- fray, Gormley and Harvill engaged in an argument which later led to blows. Neither was any the worse for the affray with the exception of few scratches. Police Chief Eagan was on the scene immediately after the affair and put Officer Harvill under bond. The case will be heard by Recorder Turner sometime next week. Neither Gormley or Harvill would make any statement in regard to the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Lathem Gist

News of the death of Lathem Gist, aged 2S years, who went to Pueblo, Colo, about month ago for his health, was received by his parents last night. Ac- cording to the dispatch announcing ths death of their son, MT. Gist met his death in an automobile accident sometime yes terday. The deceased is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. N. Gist one brother, Luther, and three sisters, Miss Enza. Miss Ethel and Mrs. R. M. Rankin. all of this city.
 The deceased was member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and was well known in this community. The remains will be brought to Birmingham for burial Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

has been weed patch, mosquito incu- bator and general source of worry to the old war hero He determined to put up with it no longer, dug it up and plant ed it in potatoes with flowers bordering it on all sides. A better patch of potatoes is seldom seen and he expects enough a harvest time to more than supply his household the whole year.
 Just across the street, not more than 40 feet away, is a sample of what Mr. Hales side of the street was before he turned 1t into a potato patch-flower gar- den.
 On Mir. Hales lot he has a dozen or two peach trees, a large grape arbor and patches of sweet corn, beans tomatoes and many other kinds of vegetables. Mir Hale was in the Sixth Alabama regiment under Maj. John B. Gordon, the famous leader of the "Raccoon Roughs," and served the Confederacy throughout the Civil war. He is looking forward with great pleasure, he states. to the Con- federate reunion to be held in Birmng- ham next June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

world supply that has been made by any country in the world, with the possible ex- ception of China, during the present cen tury. In the further development of new cotton areas, there are two chief con- alterations, labor and transportation. The labor supply is already short and the deficiency must presumably be supplied by encouraging immigration from other thlckiy populated parts of the Russian empire. The immigration is not likely to be accomplished without difficulties for Turkestan only became Russian about 50 years ago, and the mixed population still regard the Russian as an alien conquering race.
 Better transportation facilities are nec- essary, not only to bring the crop to market but also to provide wheat and other supplies for the increase popula- tion The basis for the necessary trans portation is already in existence, how Never, both in Turkestan and Transcau- easa. The Russian government has de- veloped a system of railways, running east and west throughout Turkesta., Transcaucasia also has some excellent railways with similar connection with the main Russian system.
 The cotton crop of 1914 in Turkestan and Transcaucasia Is said to have been the largest on record, amounting to a 5 much as 100000 bales. Prices have been we'll maintained, owing to the difficulty of obtaining supplies from abroad and the increased cost of transport from impor- tation points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Mrs, Edward Arnold

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Edward Arnold, who died yester- day afternoon at o'clock at the Fair mont apartments, will be conducted from the residence, 121S Eighth avenue, south, this afternoon at o'clock. The deceased is survived by her husband. Edward Ar rold, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Barbour: also one brother, T. M. Barbour of Mar shall Tex. Interment will follow at Elm wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
FOUND GUILTY
 OF ENTERTAINMENT

Athens Ga., June 5.-Robert w. Woods. cashier of the Citizens Bank and Trust company here was fined $500 tonight by Judge Brand, in the city court. He was found guilty of embezzlement. but the jury recommended that he be punished for a misdemeanor.
 All the indictments against w. H. Shel- ton. president of the bank, were nolle pressed on payment of costs The case against Bookkeeper Weatherly of the same bank was dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
GEORGIA BANK
 OFFICIAL CONVICTED

Athens Ga, June 5.-J. w. Griffin president of the closed Athens Trust and Banking company, was convicted by 8 jury in superior court here tonight on an indictment charging a felony in connec- tion with the failure of the institution Sentence was deferred until June 10.
 This was Griffins third trial At the first hearing he pleaded guilty, but se- cured a new trial on appeal. His second trial resulted in verdict of guilty, but he appealed again and third trial was ordered. He has been in Jail since his arrest more than two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
VILLA AND CARRANZA WILL TRY TO EFFECT
 COMPROMISE WHICH
 WILL LEAD TO PEACE
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basis for negotiations were declared unfounded by MT. Arredondo himself as well as Enrique c. Llorente ch~ Villa representative
 Ihe Presidents statement, however mas stimulated discussion among Next cans of all factions here. and the possl- pl1ty Of reunion of the Villa -Zapata factions Is widely commented upon. Ad- minlstration officials are hopeful of T reconciliation, but believe that until it IS determined whether General Villa has won a decisive victory over General obregon the Carranza commander in central Mexico as reported, develop ments in the political situation are un- likely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
SOUTH AMERICANS
 GUESTS AT BANQUET

St. Louis, June 5.-Delegates to the Pan American financial conference on their tour of American cities, were guests of the Business Mems league at an informal luncheon today, and tonight were guests of the St. Louis Clearing House associa- ton. The party will depart Sunday for Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
AT THE TUTWILER

The programme which will be rendered from 6:3O to o'clock tonight by Vie gand's orchestra at the Tutwiler is as follows:
 Overture to "Pique Dame," Suppe. valse Powdree Popy.
 Scenes from ''Tannhauser," Wagner. Reverie. The Evening Hour" Kussner. Bal de Noces Burgmein.
 Humoreske, Dvorak.
 Excerpts from "The Only Girl" Her bdrt.
 bntermezzo. ''Cathedraf Chimes" Ar nkld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Mrs. Elsie Garrett

Lyerly, Ga, June 5.-(Special.) )-The fu- neral of Mrs Elsie Garrett, who died at & o'clock Wednesday morning at her home in Summervile after a prolonged illness, was held from the Methodist church in Summerville Thursday at 9 o'clock. The interment took place in the Garrett grave yard, near Summerville. Mrs. Garrett is survived by five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Deaths and Funerals
E. A. Vollmer

Funeral services over the remains of F. A. Vollmer, aged 4s years. who died in Tuscaloosa last Wednesday, will be heli from the family residence, 25l4 Ninth ave- nue, south, this afternoon at o'clock. The deceased is survived by his widow and two children. The Maccabees will have charge of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Howard M. Schuessler

lafayette. June 5.--(Special. )-How- ard M. Schussler, aged 34 years mem Der of the firm of Charles Schussler & Sons, died here suddenly Friday morning. Mir Schussler served for years as a member of the Lafayette city council. He was senior warden of tha Lafayette Masonic lodge and the fun eral Saturday afternoon was in charge of Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Mrs. Susan w. Foote

Columbus. Miss. June 5.-(Special. )-Mrs Susan w. Foote. widow of the late Capt H. D. Foote. who for many years was a justice of the peace in this city, and mother of George Foote, mayor of Gulf port, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Aldridge. in Arcola, Miss, yes- terday. Mrs. Foote made her home in Co., lumbus. but had gone to Arcola to visit her daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
I. B. McGinniS

Lyerly, Ga., June 5.-(Special) al)-Funeral' services over the remains of J. B. Mc- Ginnis of Lyerly, who died at the home of his fatherin-law. R. E. Echols. here Wednesday morning at 1:30 o'clock, were held Thursday at 10 o'clock from the Lyerly Baptist church, the Rev. A. E. Eohols, pastor of the First Methodist church of Rome officiating. The inter ment was in the Eyerly cemetery. He is survived by the widow, who before her marriage was Miss Lillian Echols of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

The city beautiful movement in it's more practical phase has been fully developed In Iakeview, at the corner of Willow avenue and Hills street where lives Samuel Quarrel Hale, Confederate vet eran, author, farmer and philosopher aged P years-and still getting younger
 MT. Hale lives with his daughters and in order to keep himself out of mischief has worked out a plan of beautifying his home and incidentally raising all the veg etables his own family uses and having lots left to sell. His home is located at 340l Willow avenue, just north of the Country club golf links; and where a year ago there were weeds and barren ground today are flower beds "all in a row, and all kinds of vegetable patches
 MT. Hale's pride is his Irish potato patch. Along Hills street. between the sidewalk and the curbing, is a rather wide strip of ground which heretofore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Odeon No. 2 Programme

Monday: "The Lonesome Heart" with Margarita Fischer.
 Tuesday and Wednesday,: '"The Pretty Sister of Jose" with Marguerite Clark.
 Thursday: "The Patriot and the Spy," with James Cruse and Marguerite Snow Friday and Saturday. Jim the Pen man. with John Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Henry Freddy Muse, Jr.

Henry Freddy Muse Jr., age 3 years, died at 7:15 o'clock last night at the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. F. Muse, at Waverly Terrace. He is survived by his father and mother. The funeral will be held. at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence and in torment will be in Elmwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
DANIELS TO PROBE NAVAL ACADEMY
 SCANDAL CHARGES
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dismissed from the service. The secre- tary refused to make public the names Of the midshipmen all of whom were lower class men. One of them was charged with having offered bribe to a civilian employe of the academy for advance information on an examination While 1t was alleged the other two broke into q professors room to as- certain the standing they had attained in an eXaminaf finn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
PROTEST AGAINST
 EFFORTS TO OBTAIN MERCY FOR FRANK
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had increased in numbers when the min ister began his address
 Before adjournment the meeting adopted resolutions "protesting against outside in- terference with the courts and laws of Georgia" MT. Henley was the only speaker. At the close of his address the crowd dispersed quietly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Rev. Joseficus Shackelford

Tuskegee. June 5.-(Special)-Rev Jose
 ficus Shackelford. for years prominent
 preacher-teacher and editor of north Ala
 bama, died in Tuskegee Saturday. The funeral will be at Decatur Monday morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

Memorial exercises will be held at the Dwight Baptist church. Alabama City by the w. O. w. Sunday morning at II o'clock. Rev. w. K. Simpson of the West Gadsden Methodist church will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
PATCHES ON FACE BURNED AND ETCHED
Small, Red and Shiny. White Scales Formed. Very Dis6guring. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment Healed.

Carpenter, Miss" For years had been troubled with rough places coming on my face in small patches. then gradually cover ing it. They would itch and almost make me scream with.pain. Then my face would become covered with small white scales or bits of dead skin which would feel very bad. When they began they were small. red and shiny. Then as they enlarged white scales formed and they were very disfguring. They burned and itched so that I could not keep from scratching. and could not sleep. The skin scaled and peeled on.
 ''I tried various remedies but was nearly crazy when some months ago decided to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. bathed my face with warm water and Cuticura Soap, then applied the Cuticura Ointment with my fingers several times day. The first treatment helped the burning and itching and within week there was no sign of the trouble. Now my face Is as smooth and white as anybodys. I am healed" (sgned E. Coleman. Oct. 5. 1914.
 Sample Each Free by Mail
 With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress postcard ''Cuticurs. Dept. T. Bos- tan." Sold throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

The Etowah Poultry association held a meeting Saturday afternoon. Plans for raising more and better poultry and for mark eting poultry products were discussed. Only a few farmers
 attended but much enthusiasm was shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

The remains of the late Pope Ham, mond, who died at Baltimore, will probably arrive at Attalla Sunday night or Monday morning. While arrange ments for the funeral are not comrlete it will most probably be held on Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
GADsDEN

Gadsden, June 5.-(Special. )--Ailie Warner who brought suit against T. r. Henley to recover $10,O00 damage for an alleged mock marriage, left Gadsden suddenly and is said to have gone to Nortonville, Ky, her former home. The departure of the woman in the case is the second chapter in what may prove to be one of the most sensational cases Gadsden has known in many years. It is said that if the suit comes to trial prominent busi- ness men will be called as witnesses.
 The Gulf States Steel company will open the Bull Hollow" mine at AL toona Monday It is new proposi- tion and has only recently been opened About 45O men are employed at the mines in the Altoona district by .he Gulf States Steel company and the en- tire output of the mines is being taken at the steel plant here
 w. c. Griggs has been reelected as superintendent of the schools of Gads- den. T. R. Owens, who has been a teacher in the high school, was elect ed principal, succeeding M. w, o. Vance Miss Inez Nixon has been elected :,u- pervisor of music. Some changes were made in the teaching force but most of the teachers will return next year Because Gadsden paid it's teachers promptly there is a demand for posi- tions in the schools here.
 Earl Lay, chairman of the Etowah county road commission. is enthused over the Dixie highway plan and be- lieves that a good road can be secured all the way through Etowah county He said the branch highway proposed from Rome, Ga, to Birmingham would run over some of the best roads of Etowah and Cherokee counties.
 The remains of the late Pope Ham mond, who died at Baltimore, will probably arrive at Attalla Sunday night or Monday morning. While arrange ments for the funeral are not comrlete it will most probably be held on Mon day.
 Memorial exercises will be held at the Dwight Baptist church, Alabama City by the w. O. w. Sunday morning at II o'clock. Rev. w. K. Simpson of the West Gadsden Methodist church will preside
 The Etowah Poultry association held a meeting Saturday afternoon. Plans for raising more and better poultry and for mark citing poultry products were discussed. Only a few farmers attended but much enthusiasm was shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

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New-York tribune., 1915-03-26

mission to call 10 tae witness stand
Alfred Mccullough, private detective,
who worked for him on the case. COM
missioner Houghton reOpened the case
and Mccullough testified that he was
the tall man who accompanied the WIT
ness Stafford TO court. He denied that
ne pointed out MIR. Osborne TO Stafford:
Mccullough said that Stafford mad
identified Osborne on the first OF two
trips to court, when Osborne was on
the stand. He said he had nudged SAT-
ford in court md told him TO shut
up" when Mr.. Kitchen, proprietor OF
the Hotel Kolsington and his former
employer, had spoken to him. Kitchen
testified that Osborne was not the man
at his hotel on October Is. Mccullough
said that he exhibited picture Of Mr.
Osborne to Kitchen, when in Plalnheld
three weeks ago, and Kitchen had iden-
tilted Osborne as the man at the hotel.
In deciding 70 hold the defendant,
Commissioner Houghton dwelt strongly
on the evidence in .egard to Mr. Os-
borne's eyee ,a.ces. Despite testimony
TO the contrary, the Commissioner de-
clared that he did not lelieve Mr.. Os-
borne could have written the signature
on the Plainfied hotel register without
wearing his glasses. The three Ianzer
sisters all testified thai Mr.. Osborne
"never wore glasses" Commissioner
Houghton questioned them closely on
that point, and also tested Mr.. Us
t.-ne's eyes without glasses.