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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
GADSDEN
Captain Line Dies suddenIy-Nofbin Definite sbrapneI order-Nego- finting Land Purchases

Gadsden. July Especial. )-capt- J. E. Line. one of the best known busi- ress men of Gadsden. died at ? o'clock this afternoon from an attack of acute indigestion. Captain Line was down town at o'clock and complained of not feeling we'll He went to his home on Turrentine avenue, where he collapsed and died within half an hour He was formerly engaged in the hardware busi- ness in this city and Is survived by his wife and family. He was about e5 years Of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Live Stock

Kansas City, July 19.-Hogs: Receipts. $500; market lower. Bulk, $7 7.35C17. 60: heavy. E. 25Q7 65; packers and butchers, q. .359 770; light s7 4067. .65: pigs, $.25G7. 50.
 Cattle: Receipts. S7O0: market strong ,tFrime fed steers, &. .75G10 10; dressed beef steers, ssG9. 60; southern steers, $. 1909 50; cows, &.5oa7 50; heifers, $7@9. .s5; stock CTS, $e.5OGS. 25
 Sheep: Receipts, $500: market lower. Lambs. q. .25G7.60 yearlings, $6. .2597 25; wethers, $6d6. 75; ewes. $5. 5O66. SO.
 St. Louis, July 19-Hogs: Receipts 5000: market lower. Pigs and lights. s7. .2517 .S5: mixed and butchers. s35a7 80; good heavy, $7. .35Tf7. 50.
 Cattle Receipts. 6700; market steady. Native beef steers. $7.5O910 30: yearling steers and heifers, $S@9.65; COWS, $67S IS; stockers. s6dS.25; Texas and Indian steers, 8 25@s.s5; cows and heifers, $4a6. 50; na- tive calves, s6Gi10.75
 Sheep: Receipts. 1900; market for sheep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

Nothing Is known locally relative to the report that the Gulf States Steel company has taken a contract for tfe manufacture of shrapnel. For several months there have been rumors to the effect that plant would be built hete for the manufacture of munitions of war. but none of these reports can be confirmed. The location Is considered ideal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

The central committee of the Trav- elers' Progressive association held a meeting tonight for the purpose of mak- ing plans for the Merchants Day celc- bratlon which will be held during tho latter part of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

The Alabama Power company Is re- ported to be negotiating for the pur- chase of a large tract of land fin East Gadsden owned by the Paden estate. The property adjoins the power plant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
ITALY SUMMONS ALPINE
TROOPS TO THE COLORS

Rome. Italy, March 29-The Italian
war department has called to the colors
all Alpine troops OF the first category.
born in 1888 They are summoned for
45 days All artillery and engineer
reserve officers have also been called
10 the cOlOrs. They are called for so
days from april Is. This is considered
TO presage the entry Of Italy into the
European war on the side OF the allies.
The Alpine troops are frontier forces
organized especially TO defend the
mountain passes leading into Italy. This
force consists Of eight regiments. C2S
battalions). Of Alpine infantry and two
regiments Of 80 mountain artillery bat
teries- In addition to these there are
two regiments Of heavy artillery Of ten
batteries each and one regiment OF
horse artillery.
The engineers. whose reserve officers
are TO be called out April Is are or
gained as six regiments. two OF them
consisting Of pioneers. one OF pontoon
troops, one Of telegraph troops, one Of
railway troops and one Of sappers and
miners. in times Of peace this branch
o. the army numbers about 1900 Of
Icers and men
The artillery arm OF Italy's land
forces consists Of 263 batteries. no
companies and 81 depots.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
Austrian Censors, Compris-
ing "0rganized Babel"
Have Difficult Task.

Vienna. Austria. March 29-Forty
{ thousand letters in more than 40 Ian
guages and dialects, to be read daily:
/ secret messages written In cipher with
{ invisible inks to be discovered and puZ-
zled out: all manner or questions from
distracted parents about the where
abouts OF their sons TO be answered;
thousands OF complaints from Austrians
regarding their treatment in foreign
detention camps and prisons to be in
VesLlgated.
These are some OF the duties OF the
censors-between 200 and 500 OF them
who form the personnel OF the cen
| sorship bureau of the Austrian empire
which is located in the war ministry,
and which has been dubbed THE Or
gained Babel" Both incoming and
outgoing letters have TO be scrutinized
carefully and the variety Of dialects
IN the empire, IN addition to the large
number OF tongues spoken by the Aus
Z trian prisoners. make it necessary TO
keep the largest bureau in Europe.
Many Voluntary Workers.
The staff includes more than 200 vol
untary workers, who are divided into
groups according to their familiarity
with Russian. Czech German. Slavic.
Servian, CrOatian, Italian, Rumanian,
Ruthenian Polish French and English
languages and dialects. The Russian
censOrs in turn are divided up into
groups who know the Estheniau, Fin
nish, Lettish. Armenian, Persian. Turk
ism, Tartar and Hebrew tongues The
Russian prisoners even receive letters
in Bessarabic and Sanskrit
At the head OF each group is a re-
sponsible official. before whom must
be laid each suspicious letter, and each
missive containing useful information
He in turn makes a monthly report TO
the chief censor, and the latter reports
TO the minister OF war.
Deeeiving the Censor Difficult.
More or less innocent attempts to de-
ceive the censor, especially in notifying
friends and relatives Of their exact To-
cation and condition. are made repeat
edly, particularly by the Russians.
Ninety per cent Of such efforts origi-
nate among the Russian prisoners who
appear from earlier experience in their
own country to be familiar with the
ways and means OF sending out secrets
and who think that even innocent in
formation must be sent in this way.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
J. A. POTTER DIES
IN LOS ANGELES

Joseph Allen Potter well known for
his charitable work in this city. died at
Los Angeles on Sunday at the age Of
% years Accompanied By his wife
Mr.. Potter went to Los Angeles a few
months ago for the benefit OF his
health. None OF his friends here had
any intimation that he was seriously
III and the telegram announcing his
death came IS a surprise Monday.
For many years Mr. Potter was en-
gagged in the mining and merchandising
business at Georgetown, n. n About
eight years ago he came TO FL Paso and.
while retired from active business. he
became associated with many local com
panies. notably the Ell Paso Building
company.
With his wife. he took very promi-
nent part in church and charitable
work They were affiliated with no
single denomination but visited and
aided in the support Of all the Christian
churches Of the city. Mrs. Potter has
also been a prominent worker in the
rescue home. Y. ". O. A. Sunshine
society, ". c. T. L. and similar organi-
cations -
The remains viii be brought to Fl
PasO on Tuesday Tor intermenr in Ever
green cemetery The Peak Undertaking
company wiz make the local arrange
ments and Mrs Potter has requested
that the pallbearers be Joshua Rey-
nOlds, Richard Roberts, Felix Martinez.
J. n Hughes, A H Anderson and J. @
POnsford- Rev. Herman G. Porter will
conduct the services.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
SENDING OF U. S. NOTE
AWAITS WILSON'S RETURN

Washington. d. c.. March 2s-Trans-
initial Of the American note 10 Great
Britain in regard TO the British order
in council against commerce to and
from Germany, would. il was believed
here today. await the return Of presi-
dent Wilson from Annapolis Tuesday.
The note however. virtually has been
completed The note TO Germany
that regarding the destruction OF the
VIM. p. Frye. by the Priuz Eitel
F'riedrich-has not been finished. addi-
tional information still being needed
TO complete the document.
The president had gone to Annapolis
aboard the Mayflower 10 be the guest
OF honor at luncheon there today for
the Argentina ambassador. Dr. --Naon,
aboard the new Argentine battleship
Moreno.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
JAPAN PLANS TWO MORE
HEAVY DEMANDS ON CHINO

Pekin. China. March 29.-Participa-
ton In the administration Of Chinese
customs collections and participation
in the salt monopoly constitute two
more heavy demands which Japan viii
make upon China, II is semiOfficially
reported Next TO the customs, the salt
monopoly is the largest source Of
Chinese revenue
The customs service is now admins
tered by Great Britain under a loan
agreement. The salt monopoly is con-
tr0led jointly by a Britisher, Sir Rich
ard Morris Dane, and the Chinese gov
eminent
The negotiations have reached what
Chinese officials consider perilous
ground. President Yuan Shi Kai. in re-
Spouse TO protests from the japanese.
has issued orders tempering the tone
Of the press and against bOycotting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
DEPUTY CONSTABLE CHASES
FIGHTER IN SANTA FE YARDS

An exciting chase by deputy con-
stable z. G. GirOn through the Santa
Fe yards Sunday afternoon about 4
o'clock resulted in the capture Of Juan
Gonzales who Monday morning was
charged with assault in justice J. n
beavers court
Constable Domingo Montoya. deputy
constable GirOn and some friends were
out automobile riding. When they
reached the corner Of Fifth and Santa
Fe streets they witnessed a fight in
which one OF the participants fell.
The deputy constable followed the
man and after chasing over and
through box cars, firing three shots. he
finally -Overhauled the man and took
him into custody.
The victim OF the assault whose
name is n. J. Gonzales. quickly recov-
cred, having been merely choked when
his necztie was twisted
GERMANS SAY PRISONERS
ARE EXECUTED BY FRENCH
Berlin. Germany. March %. Cby wire
less to Sayville. T. L)-InCluded in the
news items given ont by the Overseas
News agency is the following
according to official German pub
LEGATIONS, Lieut. hammers and sergeant
major Stiller, prisoners in the hands Of
the French, have been executed. con-
trary TO the law Of nations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
GERMAN-AMER Is
HELD BRITISH PRISONER

London. Eng. March 29.-Joseph
Weglau. claiming American citizenship.
has been taken in charge by Scotland
Yard officials and will be sent to a
concentration camp. Weglau obtained
a temporary American passport in Ser
lin. then went 10 New York and later
started back for the German capital.
with the expired passport on Dutch
ship. A British warship took Weglau
from the vessel and brought him TO
England.
WeElau. who is - years old lived
many years in Germany His parents
were Germans. but his father had been
in America for 20 years, during which
time he had been connected with dry
goods house in New York.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
ENGLAND PREPARES TO
RECEIVE MORE BELGIANS

London, Eng. March 29.-Arrange-
ments are being made TO receive in this
country large additional numbers Of
Belgian refugees from Holland Within
the next Few weeks several thousands
are expected Many Of the newcomers
VIII be self supporting. and others
partly so. as the activity in certain
trades In England viii make it easy for
them to find employment
The work Of drafting the refugees
from the government clearing houses
IN London TO various parts Of the coun-
Try IS now going forward under a new
scheme whereby payment is made BY
England for their board and lodging.
several thousand male refugees who
have been i'm this country for some time
are expected TO return TO the continent
as the result Of the order Of the Bel
gian government callfng to the colors
an citizens between the ages OF is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
READ OVER 100000 LETTERS DAILY

Of any leader for securing recognition
He is former Diaz general
It Is conceded that the trend of events
in the north. at Matamoras and Tam
picO, may delay the proposed action but
I the arrivals from the south are posi-
tive in their statement that this is the
program now being worked out
Railroad Torn Up.
The track north Of Mexico City has
been cut in many places but trains are
I being operated between the cuts and
fhe passengers from the city made the
J.. trip all the way by rail- There is
bad cut at Tula which is I'm a noun
famous country, and q number Of
smaller breaks I'm the line south Of
Zacatecas. In Torreon. the rumor wa
I current that Gen. PanfilO Natera had
deserted the convention government
and had removed large part of his
4 troops from Zacatecas, but confirmation
Of this was lacking.
Chiapas for Villa.
a military commission from Chihua-
hua VIII arrive here this afternoon on
its way TO the state Of Chiapas &C
cording to advices received by the
villa consulates- 1t is stated that prom
lnent leaders in Chiapas have recently
signified their desire TO join the con-
vention' movement and the commission
viii visit the state for the purpose Of
making arrang 10 have il turned
over to the Villa faction II is under
stood that the commission viii also
confer with prominent Campeche and
Yucutan rebels. who have declared
against CarranZa-
Claim Angeles Defeated.
According TO Carranza adyices re-
ceived here. Gen Angeles was defeated
in battle at Monte Morelos, south Of
Monterey, on the line to Victoria Car
rama officials here have also been Of
ficially advised by Col P. Elias Gales,
commander at Aqua Prieta. that 400
Nillistas, part Of the command of Gen.
Juan Cabral that passed through Jua-
rec during the NacO siege, have de-
serted TO CarranZa at Anivacachi and
that they have been ordered 20 incOr-
pOrate with the Carranza garrison at
Aqua Prieta- The troops were part OF
the command that has recently been
active in the vivinity OF Aqua Prieta-
Old Forts In Use.
Old Qualifications built by the French
during the foreign occupation Of Mex
leo in 1864 are playing an important
part in the defence OF Matamoras. &C
cording to reports received BY Carran-
cistas here. To the south Of Matamoras
is an old canal and on the north bank
Of this are eight forts. which have been
put in commission by Gen. Naffarrete.
1t is declared that this old canal is the
one that was flooded Sunday. causing
the defeat Of the Villa attack Car
rama advices state that more than 1000
troops from TampicO are now en- route
to BaEdad, from whence they viii
march TO Matamoras. The Carranza ad-
vices also state that a considera bic /
force is now behind the attacking VII
listas. who are declared TO be between
two fires
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
WAR FORCES zO0O LONDON
BUTCHER SHOPS TO CLOSE

London. Eng. March 29.-Two thou
sand butcher shops have been closed in
England since the beginning OF the
war. The increased prices OF meat.
and the effort in most households TO
economic closely. has been the cause
for the decreased consumption. which
has hit the retail butcher hard.
Proba bly, more meat than ever be-
fore is being imported into the British
Isles. but a large proportion OF it goes
Immediately into the hands OF the gov
eminent for supplying the soldiers at
home and abroad The business OF the
average retail butcher. according 10
trade journals, has decreased 20 per
cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
ANGELES SLATED FOR PRESIDENT
T05JCGEEDR0QUEG 0NZALE5GARZA
Villa zapata Faction in Mexican Fight Believes He Can
Command More Strength than Any Other Leader; Old
Forts at Matamoras Serve to RepeI Villa Forces De-
sertions Of Villa Forces Are Claimed by Enemy

IN. FELIPE ANGELES is to be
= named provisional president Of
- Mexico by the convention repre-
senting the Villa-Zapata factions. which
viii meet in Mexico City in the course
Of ten days With the naming OF An
geles a supreme effort to secure recog-
milton from the United States viii be
made. This is the information brought
direct from Mexico City by persons who
are close to the convention" govern
ment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29

According to the plan now being car
ried out, Rogue Gonzales Cara, who
was the last provisional president ap-
pointed by the convention and who has
retained his position to date will be
retired. Villa at the same time renOunc-
ing his claims to the dictatorship Of
that portion Of the country under his
control.
An Old Diaz Leader.
Angeles is looked upon as the best
man In the convention faction for the
provisional presidency, as he has the
support of both Villa and Zapata. and
he is believed to have the best chance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
GERMANY OFFERS BULGARIA
A LARGE SLICE OF TURKEY

Sofia. Bulgaria, March 29-It is re-
ported here that the mission here Of
Cen Won der GOltz. Germauy's chief
representative in Turkey. is to offer
Bulgaria large slice Of Turkey in ex-
change for remaining neutral Bull
garia has been reported on the eve Of
Joining the allies in the war
The territory which Bulgaria would
receive under the German plan. il is
said, would include the fortresses OF
Adrianpole, kirk-Killssch, and other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
RESPONDING To APPEALS.
nnCELEH. CO lACE 10 AnHE

London. March 29.-Responding to
appeals made by war secretary kitch-
ener. the earl OF Derby and the leaders
Of their unions. the Liverpool lockers
unanimously resumed work Saturday
The men at Birkenhead. however, still
remain out and are tying up work on
several big ships.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
GERMANY PROTESTS AGAINST
INTERNING DRESDEN'S CREW

Santiago. Chile. March 29.-The Ger
man legation here has sent n protest
20 the Chilean government against the
internment I'm this country Of the crew
of the cruiser Dresden The Warship
was sunk off the Chilean island OF Juan
Fernandez March / by a British squad
ron and the crew brought here by
Chilean cruiser.
The German legation contends that
the German sailors should be treated
as though they were castaways.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
GERMAN SUBMARINE, TAKEN
BY SURPRISE, LOSES FIGHT

London. Eng. March 29.-The captain
OF the railway packet City Of Brussels
attacked a German submarine Saturday.
taking the submarine by surprise be-
fore il had a chance TO fire a torpedo
The submarine started to submerge- and
the City Of Brussels tried to ram It.
The captain said he believed he sank
the undersea craft
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29

Jessie Dora me one year Old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.. r. Hammonds.
1901 Frutas street. died on Sunday after
a shOEt illness Nagley & Raster have
charge of the funeral arrangements.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
BRITISH CRUISER WRECKED;
Is OF CREW LOSE LIVES

London, Eng, March 29.-Eighteen
members Of the British cruiser frost
burg. lost their lives when the vessel
was wrecked near Cape Spartel, on the
entrance TO the strait Of Gibraltar ac-
cordinE to a dispatch from Tangier TO
Reuters Telegram company. The
Trostburg was a vessel OF 1000 tons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
SHRAPNEL SHELLS SINK
TIM EnwH umEmmmun

Liverpool, Eng March 2g-The chief
crew badly injured when the steamship
Eosges was sunk by shell fire Satur-
day evening off the Cornish coast. The
rest OF the crew, numbering so. was
prought 10 New Quay on a parcel boat
No further details have been learned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29
FUNERAL FOR ID. CH4NDTFR.

The funeral Of Jackson d. Chandler.
who died on Friday at a local hospital,
took place Monday afternoon from
Peaks undertaking parlors Carl
Chandler, a son, arrived from California
for the services
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29

navajo rugs are easily cared for.
Their use insures a home that is at
tractive, clean and sanitary. Use them
exclusively in your new bungalows.
Nothing more appropriate.
Beach's Art shop,
lo4 Pioneer Plaza City Natl Bank Bldg.
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29

acknowledgements vaudeville, Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-29

'Its great to be a pirate king
And raid the pantry shelf
And when I swoop on CampbslPs
Soup
That's just my kind Of pelf!"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17

he beauty. melody and harmony OF
earth, aud by faith discerns the
heavenly host leaning over the para
pets OF heaven, waiting to welcome
him there.
In the last service. Mr.. Swope
urged his hearers to call Rev, Burke
Culpepper. another noted eyange-
list, TO conduct revival in Dick.
son, but il is the universal! opinion
that Mr., Swope himself will be
called back to this field. He has
followed himself as many as Ave
times Ia the same community
among these his own home town.
He conducted two REVEALS in the
same year at Paris, Tenn. and had
over three.hundred conversions. II
ris believed bis work here will never
die, and that he himself will live
and linger in the hearts Of Dickson.
The prayers and good wishes Of this
people 20 with him.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
CHARLOTTE ITEMS.

DR.. III, Il. Larkins. d. H. Harris,
Vision Gray, ]. ID. Butler and Har.
ris Daniel attended the Mission
services on Johnsons' Creek Thurs.
day night.
Uncle Leonard Leech visited the
grave Of his recently deceased wife
near here Monday. Uncle Leonard
is quite feeble and is scarcely seen
of his premises. He viii reach his
Goth milestone this month.
Mr.. John Bowker and Miss Bessie
Hooper were married at the home
OF the bride, near here last Sunday.
Esq. r. Johnson performing the
ceremony.
Those from other points who were
present at the funeral OF Mrs. LII.
Leech last Thursday were: Miss
Glenn I.eech. Of Dickson; Mrs. b.
d. Leech, of Nashville: Miss Mary
Leech, of GAINESVILLE; Billie Leech,
Of Nashville; Rev. w. b. Taylor. Of
Pulaski. and the immediate family.
MIR. and Mrs. w. T. Rogers. OF
Dickson were at the funeral Of Mrs.
Sarah Ann Leech.
M. and Mrs. A. g. Csstleman,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17

Mesdames Maggie and c. s. Castle,
man and children and {, s. and d.
l.. Castleman visited Mrs. Miranda
Gwynn on Richland Greek, in
Humphreys County Sunday. .Mrs
A. g. Castleman remained to spend
q week with her sister. Mrs. Gwynn.
The trip was made in Ford auto
mobiles. The Castleman family
carried dinner In baskets. and after
a most cordial greeting by relatives
and friends Of the family, whom,
they had not seen for a number Of
years. a bonntifui dinner was spread
upon an old familiar site. and a
glorious feast was enjoyed which
sill never be forgotten by the happy
party.
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. X. Spann, Of
Waveriy, and MRS. Wallum and
daughter. Of McEwen, were here
Sunday the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs,
T. w. Robinson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. d, Corlew visited
with the family Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Mathis on Jones Creek. sunday.
Clint Hickerson. who has been
employed by d. H, Harris as chafu-
feur, has gone to Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. d. II. Harris is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nicks
at Stayton.
Hon. Tom G. Morris. OF McEwen,
was here attending the funeral and
burial of Mrs. Leech.
Mrs. Tom Taylor Of Dickson, was
here Tuesday visiting friends and
relatives.
w. B, Leech has gone to Denver,
Colorado.
An Unusual number Of prisoners
indicted for stealing rides on rains,
are being .picked up by railroad
authorities ut Dickson and landed
ia Jail here. These prisoners are
being worked daily ON the streets
here or on the public roads adjacent
10 town.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17

Il feel that | owe the manu-,
factures OF ChamberIain's Coiic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy b
word Of gratitude" writes Mrs T.
N. Witherall. Gowanda, N. Y
When began taking this medi
cine was in great pain and feeling
terribly sick. due TO an attack Of
summer complaint. After taking
a dose Of il | had not long to wal,
for relief as il benefited me almos'
Immediately 0btainable every
where. adv