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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
TEN MILLION POLES
 FACE STARVATION
Three-Fourths of Villages Have Been Destroyed by
 Contending. Armies

London. May 2.-tCorrespondenc of the Associated Press. )-"Ten millions of persons In Poland are facing sta-va- tion and threefonrths of the villages and towns have been destroyed" is the report made to the Polish Relief so- ciefy. organized in London under inc leadership of Miss Laurence Alma Ts- dema, the novelist. daughter of the eel ehrated English painter, through agents who have recently returned from Poland
 Miss Tadema and her associates in the relief movement have taken offices in London and issued an appeal for funds to relieve the Polish war suf- ferers.
 Plans for the administration of the relief have not been perfected. There is already q central citizens committee organized in Warsaw under the lealer- ship of Prince CzetWertynski. but 1t has not yet been decided whether the English relief workers will avail them selves of this organization or effect their own relief committee in Poland to co-operate with the movements now in existence there to alsay suffering among noncombatants.
 AS Yet there are To reports avail able in London which show the actual proportion of the farming districts of Poland laid waste by the armies, but the rough estimates afforded by travel CTS returning from Warsaw convince pembers of the relief society that agri- cultural districts have probably suf- fefeo as badly as the cities and towns
 Miss Tadema has lived many years in Poland, where much of her literary work was done, and is an ardent advo- cate of Polish independence. She re- gently issued a book on this sub ject. setting forth all diplomatic com munications affecting Poland, especial ly the Russian promise of Polish in- .egrity.
 Paderewsli is the personal friend and associate of Miss Tadema in tine Polish relief movement, having as- sisted in launching the English cam raign before he left for America to present the needs of Poland to the United States.
 Because of the great difficulty in communicating with Poland at this time, money contributions are espe- oially needed, so that neutral agents may be sent to Poland to provide ne- cessities where they can be purchased. Freight shipments will be attempted through Russia when the organizatio Is perfected in Poland commission will probably be created somewhat like the American committee for the relief or Belgium. which has done much ef- fective work in feeding Belgians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
THANKS CATHOLICS
 FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Baltimore, May 21.-Paul J. Prodoehl president of the German Catholic Union of Baltimore tonight made public let ter received from President Wilson thanking the union for its pledge of sup port. President Wilson said:
 For myself, I have never for a mo- ment doubted the loyalty and fidelity to our nation and our flag of the Amer jeans of German derivation and ancestry, but it is very gratifying indeed to get so patriotic resolution, conceived in so high a spirit
 The resolutions. which were said t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Pass Salandra's Bi1I

Rome, May 2l.-(Via Paris, s:55 D. m The Italian Senate today by vote of 262 to 9 passed Premier Salandra's s bill granting plenary powers to the govern ment in dealing with the situation that has arisen through the inability of Italy and Austria to reach an agreement con- cerning Italys demands.
 When the vote. which virtually assures Italys entry into the war, was announced there was a great demonstration of en- thusiasts inside the Senate chamber. shouts of Long Live Italy!" intermin gled with the cheering and hand clapping of the senators, the ministers army and navy officers and the people in the gal leries. King Victor Emmanuel and members of the royal household wit messed tine demonstrations.
 Prince Colonna. mayor of Rome, had been chosen co present the bill to the Senate, and his speech was frequently in terrupted by applause. The mayor said he was proud to address the Senate on an occasion so momentous for the country, and for civilization Tn the name of the people. he asked the King and the Parliament of the country to make just war in order to deliver their oppressed brothers
 The bill was referred to a committed Meanwhile. the Senate took a recess When the Senate again convened, the committee reported the bill favora ble and it passed almost unanimously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Fancher

Mrs Mary Fancher, wife of Henry Clay Fancher, died at her home, 1726 Cotton avenue, West End, at 4:3o clock yes- terday afternoon. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Garrett, and four sons, E. E., P. E., A. c. and A. H. Fancher The deceased was 66 years of age and had been III for several months. Mrs Fancher was a devoted Christian and had many friends who will regret to learn of her death Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
THE PRESIDENT HAS
 NEW GRANDCH|LD
A Baby Girl Is Born to Secretary and Mrs.
 McAdoo

Washington, May 21.--A baby girl the second grandchild of President wilson, was born tonight to Secretary and Mrs William G McAdoo. She will be christened Ellen Wilson for the late Mrs. Wilson.
 The Secretary and Mrs McAdoo. who IS the Presidents youngest daughter were married at the White House just year ago. Mr McAdoo went 10 his oHice at the treasury department to- cay Tor the first time since he was operated on for appendicitis nearly two months ago
 The President was at the McAdoo nome when his granddaughter was born
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
PEACE CONFERENCE
 APPROVES WILSON'S
 STAND DURING CRISIS
(Continued from Page One,

E Baldwin of Connecticut and Lucius M, Couthbert, Denver business man.
 After long deliberation the committee drafted a platform which, in addition 10 the paragraph approving the action of President Wilson, contained this;
 The Lake Mohonk conference on in- ternational arbitration. although meeting this year in circumstances that tend to discourage the hopes entertained by many as to the maintenance of general peace, particularly among the larger and more powerful nations of the world reaffirms It's faith in the beneficence of the meas- ures for the advancement of which the conference was founded. The present war daily furnishes convincing proof of the superiority of those methods over the resort to violence" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
HAVE OVER MILLION
 PRISONERS OF WAR

Copenhagen, May 22.--tvia London s:52
 a. m)-The total number of war prison-
 CTS now fin Germany and Austria Hun
 gary is ,SS6,0o0, according to the Frank furter-Ieitung. The paper says this total includes 100000 Russians. 250oW French. 3,ooO English, 5000 Begians and 50,0G1 SerVians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

Montgomery May 2.-(Special 1.-The board of instruction of the Alabama Ma tional Guard will meet June to take up the cases of officers who have been de- iinauent in the correspondence course of instruction provided by the board These matters will be considered and a report filed with the governor.
 The members of the boar are: Col. c. J. Hubbard. acting adjutant general; Col. C. R. Bricken and Col F. H Graves; Lieut.. Co.'s. Leon McCord W. F. Weiss and F. M. Maddox, Maj E. H. Jackson and Capt. William P Screws, of the Uni ted States army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
s. C. s. Convention

Montgomery, May 2.-fSpecia1 )-Ad- dresses by leading members of the South ern Commercial Secretaries association. in annual conference in Montgomery featured todays session of the conven- tion. The meetings were held in the as- sembly room of the Montgomery Cham her of Commerce. and large number of persons were present at both the morning and afternoon sessions.
 The absence of W. P. c. Harding, mem- Der of the federal reserve board Wash- ington. D. D., was a disappointment to the members of the convention. Mir Harding was to have spoken on the sub ject Financing the Farmer His place was taken on the programme by Mrs. Thomas M. Owen of Montgomery.
 The convention programme for the day was ended by a reception tonight at Mays Rose Garden rendered by Dun can May, former president of the local Chamber of Commerce.
 The following was the days programme
 Survey of Agricultural Work of South ern Commercial Organizations w. T. Corwith. Lynchburg. Va.
 Territorial Campaigns for Abricutura' Development William C. Radcliffe, Birmingham; c. c. Kirkpatrick formerly of Little Rock, Ark
 Colonization Results" Mr. Clement F. Ucker. director of Colonization Southern Settlement and Development Organiza- tion. Baltimore, Md
 Luncheon, Gay-Teague hotel.
 Address. President Nell R. Wilkinson, Chamber of Commerce. Atlanta.
 Membership Finance Campaigns c. T. BoylSin. Bluefield, W. Va, J. L. Bowles Knoxville, Tenn. Bruce Kennedy, Mont gomery.
 "The Secretary as a Civic Leader" J R. Babcock Dallas, Tex.
 Small City Methods" F. w. Lloyd, Quincy. Fla, Porter A. Whaley, Ander- son. s. C.. c. W Highfill, Paragould. Ark.
 ''The Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Elliot H. Goodwin, sec retary.
 "rhe Southern Commercial Congress" Dr. Clarence !. Owens, Managing Di- rector.
 Reception at Mays Rose Garden" by Mir. Duncan May, former president Mont gomery Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Patriotic Demonstration

Berlin, May 2l.-tVia London. il :l5 D. m.) The LolSal Anzezer today says it learns from Vienna that great patriotic demon stration has taken place before the war ministry there. The crowds sang patriot ic songs and greeted officials with tre- mendous cheering.
 All Vienna is in high spirits. The peo- pie, the newspaper asserts, feel that war Is inevitable and their confidence in vic tory is higher than at the outbreak of war with Servia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Negro Woman Stabbed to Death

An unidentified negro woman was found stabbed to death in First alley between Twenty fourth and Twenty-fifth streets last night at 12 o'clock by Off cers Cartwright and Taylor. Up until a late hour this morning the police had not identified the dead negro nor ascertained by whose hands she came to her death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Ambassador Attacked

Berlin May 22.-CVia London 40 a. m.)-Ricardo Bolatti, Italian ambassador to Germany, upon leaving the Italian embassy yesterday to go to dinner al the Spanish embassy. was assaulted by a half grown youngster who knocked off the ambassadors hat. The boy was beaten by passers-by before he was turned over to the police.
 The government immediately sent apol- ogies to the ambassador. The deepest regret is expressed in Berlin at the occur renee. Precautions had been taken earlier to prevent any annoyance, but as the day passed without trouble the detec- tives were withdrawn from the vicinity of the Italian embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
AUSTRIA CONSIDERS
 A STATE OF WAR IS
 ALREADY EXISTING
tContinued from Page One,

not in the same degree at the present moment as would have been the case months ago" writes Major Moraht, the military critic In the Tageblatt He considers that Italy has now reached the highest point in her preparations
 50 long as no defeats occur and the spirit which plays an important role in the Italian character does not suf- fer" he continues, we must count upon energetic conduct of the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Negro Woman Killed

Annie Jones, negro, was stabbed and fatally wounded, it is alleged, by Bill Jones. her husband. this morning at 2 o'clock, at 2421 Twenty-third avenue. north. As yet the police have made no, arrest. As soon as the officers arrived, on the scene they dispatched the negro women to the Hillman hospital but she succumbed to her wounds before reach- ing there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Ready to Answer Call

Rome May 21.-I2:2o D. m. via Paris. 10 D. mp-Reports from the Italian colonies in London, Barcelona New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and Egypt say that thou sands of Italians are ready to answer call for mobilization and that thou sands of others will volunteer for the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

London, May 2l-The British people talked of nothing yesterday, but who should be members of the new coalition cabinet. Today, however they were for gotten in the controversy over Lord Kitchener
 The Times and the Daily Mail attacked the competency of the war minister this morning. The impeachment of the Daily Mail was particularly vicious. An up- heaVal of popular resentment against these newspapers and their donInating spirit, Lord Northclffe quickly followed. The stock exchange men held an excited meeting, formally burned copies of the Times and the Daily Mail and adopted resolutions supporting Lord Kitchener. Other meetings of protest are being planned and large section of the press has come to his support.
 The Pail Man Gazette says the attacks made on Kitchener have rendered him more powerful and popular than ever.
 The criticism of Lord Kitchener ap- pears to have had it's first inspiration in message last week from the Times mill tary expert at British military headquar- ters in France. The expert asserted that the British offensive had been crippled by a lac kof high explosive shells and called for more shells
 When the proposed reorganization of the government was announced several news papers suggested that in attempting to -dlSe dHu ofBanlZe great volunteer armies and at the same time manage the equip ment and supplies thereof the war minis ter had taken upon his shoulders a heavier burden than any man could carry. They proposed that organization and sup ply should be made separate departments and opinion settled on David Lloyd George. chancellor of the exchequer for the latter work.
 Questions Capacity
 Some newspaper discussed the possib- ity of Lord Kitchener being made com mander in chief of the armies in the field. The Daily Mail today, however attacked Lord kitcheners South African record as fighting general and questions his ca pacity to command an army in the Euro pean field It also criticized adversely his methods of raising volunteers
 'rhe PaH Mall Gazette, defending Lord Kitchener, says:
 The name and personality of K. of K Kitchener of Khartum) are invaluable supports to the nation at home and abroad He was invited to join the cabi- net and give mp his splendid work In Egypt. He did not thrust himseir upon the cabinet. The country will not suffer indignity and insult to be heaped upon him
 The cabinets makeup will not be announced until Monday or Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Acts as Army Instructor

Montgomery. May 21-fspecial)-Cap William P. Screws, United States army, left this afternoon for Fountain City, Tenn. where he will act as one of the army instructors in the officers school of the National Guard of Tennessee. Capt Screws will be absent about 10 days. returning to Montgomery in time to act as an instructor in the Alabama off cers' school, which will be held in, Mont gomery next month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Mcdonald Gets the Hook

It was announced yesterday that Ed die Mcdonald, who played at third base for the Barons last season, had been un- conditionally released Mcdonald had not reported to the Barons this season It is reported that the Veteran player will get trial with St. Paul in the Amer ican association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
A New Era

From the Kansas City Times
 The Old Skipper: Don't you come tellin' me none of your cock bull yarns about waves 80 feet high, Why. I've been at sea. man an boy. for nigh on 50 years, and never saw nonok1c highcr than 70.
 The Young Sailor ~Ah. but see how things ave gone up since then!' FrRm the Boston TrAnscript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Jack Dusenberrv Freeman

Jack Dusenberry Freeman. the 12-year- old son of Charles w Freeman, who died al local infirmary last Monday after 1oon' was buried at Elmwood cemetery last Wednesday, Funeral services were conducted from Johns private chapel. ne deceased is survived by his father ana one brother. The following acted as pailbearers: Milton and Newman lellding, Harold Baker, Herbert Benton Ihe Rev Tyler of the East Lake Metho- dist church officiated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Hold Demonstration

Rome, May N.-(7:30 D. m. via Paris. 1105 D. m)-Several hundred thousand persons, led by the mayor of Rome. as- seinbed tonight before the Quirinal. Mem- bers of the royal family made their ap- pearance on a balcony amid almost in- describabe scenes of enthusiasm King Victor Emmanuel was greeted with cries of Long Live the King and with cheer ing for war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Mrs, Alice Shaw

Mrs. Alice Shaw, aged 83 years, died at local infirmary yesterday morning at o'clock. The deceased is survived pN her husband and two children. The remains were sent to Cuba yesterday morning at 10 o'clock by Warner & Smiley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Mrs. Annie Kirkpatrick

News of the death of Mrs. Annie Kirk patrick in Nashville Thursday was re- ceived in Birmingham yesterday. Mrs. hirkpatrick was formerly a resident of hirmingham being a daughter of Mir ana Mrs. M. F. Sims of this city. She is survived by her husband, three children la1ner and mother and several brothers and sisters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Confer Extraordinary Powers

London, May 21.-(l0:6 D. m)--The Stefani agency's Rome correspondent con firms the statement that the Italian sem ate by vote of 262 to 2 adopted the bill conferring extraordinary powers on the government in the event of war
 The correspondent adds that the an nouncement of the vote was received with a prolonged outburst of cheering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Ben PhagenO

Sen Phageno, aged 7S years. died yester- uay al noon at the family residence, 930 Worth Twenty-third street Funeral serv- ,ees VIII be conducted this morning at 10;S0 o'clock from St. Paurs Catholic church. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
R. K. Morton

eaasden May H.-tSpecial.) )-R. E. Mor- ton, Go years old. of Gallant. died yester- day afternoon after a long illness with tupercuiosis The funeral was held this siternoon His wife, four daughters ana iour sons survive him. He was a well Known resident of the western part of tho county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

represent the sentiments of more than S00e members of the union, were ito the President last Monday. They declared that the members while proud of our Geman ancestry know only the flag, the flag of our country.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Troops Arriving

Chiasso, Switzerland, May 2l.-(Via Paris, Il 10 D. ml-Tt Is reported that there are large accumulatiops of Aus trian troops in the upper valley of the Adiage river and the Schulden valley, coming from Innsbruck. and also at Glurns They are accompanied by many German officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Violent Attacks on Lord
 Kitchener Feature the
 English Ministerial Crisis
Standing Behind Kitchener
(Continued from Page one)

beginning of the war. forced him upon the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Mrs. N H Meltor

Gadsden, May 21--(Special. )-Mrs N. H Melton s5 years old. died at her home on Gadsden Route L The funeral was helc ar Harmony church this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

that the bill giving the government full powers in case of war was adopted by the Italian senate by vote of 262 to 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Rill Passes Senate

Paris, May 21.-t10.16 D. m)--A dispatch to the Havas agency from Rome says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM
 THE STATE CAPITAL
Marked Improvement in Condition of Jefferson County Jail Crenshaw Reelected Militia Maior-Southern Commer-
 cal Secretaries Convention in Session
By l.. :. BETTY
Militia Board to Meet

Senator Brown and other well-knowl citizens of Tuscaloosa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Yerby Game Warden

Montgomery May 21-tSpecal)-J. NJ. Yerby of Tuscaloosa was today appointed game warden of Tuscaloosa county, to succeed J. II. Williams. resigned MT. Williams resigned in order to accept a position with a railway company. The new warden was highly recommended by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

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succeed J. H. Williams. resigned MT. Williams resigned in order to accept q position with a railway company. The new warden was highly recommended by The only appointment thus far made known is that of Arthur Henderson, a laborite member of the House of Com mons, who will assume the portfolio of president of the local government board. This appointment meets with general ap- proval
 The Practical Needed
 There are three immediate practical things to be considered the Spectator says; First. more rapid provision of munitions of war; second supply of men, which can be obtained only by com pulsory service; third. to see that the war policy is clear and well defined and involves no wastage of effort. The news paper proposes an inner cabinet, composed of the premier, the chancellor of the ex- chequer and the foreign, war and navy ministers, to manage the war.
 The Nations editorial writers take a pessimistic view of the proposed new gov ernment saying:
 'It starts with no enthusiasm. but much -ill-will and a baddish press. Success at the front may save it, but I am inclined to give it short life.
 The question of conscriptons has been brought prominently to the front by the new departure. The conservative press generally favors conscription, but the lib- eral press opposes it chiefly on the ground that if it Is adopted it will become perma- nent A scheme for the registration of all men with view to their use in what ever work they are needed Is being dis cussed A proposal that women be in cluded in this scheme Is finding favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-01-09

it back without getting the salute.
They now ask congress to appropriate
over $500, 900 to pay the expenses o
that ridiculous expenditure What
did il accomplish e set all Mexico
aname against Americans. not only in
Mexico, but in Texas
Governor Colquitt says that when
he sent l., 200 state troops to the border
10 protect Texas from Mexico bandit
gangs there were but go federal troops
along the l,2OO,mile frontier He
says that he has since learned that
everything was ready at Washington
ito have ms indicted 10y federal
grand jury and put in federal prison,
on the assumption thar meant to
invade Mexico
Wilson and Bryan have stood 10y
the statement continues. encouraging
one gang OF bandits after another,
while people were being butcherod all
over Mexico while the vast Ameri-
can lilitIthlH AltAt N0At hNAar W.
hscated and today Mexican condi.ions
are worse than at any time since
Madero was assassinated.
/ In conclusion he says
~ am fully convinced that the
national election Of 1916 will end tho
Democratic regime. The policies OF
the Democratic national administration
have wholly failed either to curb
nonopolies or TO lower the cost OF
Irving to the people, and they have
materially contributed 20 deprive
millions OF wage caners Of cmplov-
ment
The president stood IN the road
and condemned he south which
made nim 20 heavier loss and more
widespread misery than 1t has known
IN three generations. He vindicatec
an obsolete theory Of political economy
bnt me- mighty nenr ruined the country
doing it,