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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
Talk of War in Holland
Foll0ws Sinking of Ship
Gives Us Full Right to Draw the Sword and JOIN
the Enemies of Germany, Says Press While
Dutch Confer on Protest to Berlin

~ the German government refuses
swift and ample reparation, we mlgns
find means TO recoup ourselves WIN
German property"
The "Telegraaf" goes further and
calls IL work Of assasslns, ana says.
"Should Holland be involved IN the war
tho moment should be chosen by the
Dutch government, and not by the gov
ernment that has these coward assas-
sins as accomplices.'
The fact that the steamer was SUNK
without warning has aroused the most
widespread public irritation ana mas
called forth singing protests from All
the newspapers, even those inclined
toward the German side.
The papers say there appears no
doubt that German submarine
was guilty, and the question is asked
generally whether the captain OF the
submarine was acting against specihcc
instructions to avoid sinking neutral
ships or whether the orders recently
were changed by Germany.
One reason given for the suoma-
rine's action is the widespread report
that 800 Belgians were to cross 70 Eng
land Wednesday night en- route to JOIN
the forces fighting IN Belgium under
King Albert. Some Of the papers as
sumo that this report was communl
Gated to the submarine, which usually
is lurking in the vicinity of North Hin
der Lightship, and that the commander
of the under water boat torpedoed
every vessel possible in the hope OF
striking the ship carrying the Belgians
1t is understood, however, that the Bel
gians crossed safely.
II is understood that Germany has
promised to make an inquiry.
London, April 16.-The government
accumulates what appears TO be con
elusive evidence that the harpalyce
was torpedoed. A protest against TINS
attack on the Belgian relief ship may
shortly be expected by Britain through
America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
fBy Cable 10 The Tribune ]

The Hague, April l6.-While the
country is blazing with indignation
over the sinking yesterday of the Dutch
steamer Katwyk, with a cargo Of wheat
consigned to the Netherlands govern
ment. the ministry spent much Of the
day in conferences to consider the Sc
rious problems raised. The press
voices its anger in strong terms.
The "Algemeen Handelsblad.' OF
Amsterdam, denounces the sinking Of
the steamer as IAN unfriendly act, CIV
ing us the full right to draw the sword
and Join the enemies Of Germany" The
paper warns the German government
il is mistaken in assuming that what
ever it does, as long as German troops
do not enter Dutch territory, The
Netherlands will maintain their neu-
trality, and that any attacks against
Dutch subjects or property Will be en-
dured."
at is certainly tot be regretted" the
paper adds, that our sincere wishes 10
remain out of the war have had this
effect on our German neighbors.
I'VE are certain the German govern
ment has misconceived Dutch policy
We wish to remain outside the war
but there is a limit TO sacrifices to that
end. If neighboring countries should
get the impression that Holland was
being Inundated, and her rights vio-
lated without protest, peace might be
purchased at too high price.
History proves that our ancestors
seldom regretted having fought fol-
their rights and that consequences IN
tamely enduring attacks never failed
to be disastrous.
1--WE are convinced the government
will find means to show that Holland
will not suffer war of destruction
against her mercantile feet, and that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
ORDER DUNN FROM HIDING
Appeals Court Acts In Case OF
Tammany Contractor.

Bart Dunn, former Tammany leader
who disappeared after his sentence for
road frauds in Rockland County had
been confirmed by the Appellate Divi-
sion, was ordered to come out of hiding
yesterday by the Court Of Appeals. An
affidavit as to his physical condition Is
also demanded.
Yesterdays action was the result of
an application Of District Attorney
Gagan to dismiss Dunn's appeal. Gagan
held that since the defendant had
shown contempt for the courts by going
away without leaving any address his
appeal should have no standing. The
court. however, decided to grant an
extension Of time for Dunn's counsel,
Louis Marshall, to file additional affi-
davits bearing on his defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
CUT SUBMARINE RISK
British Lower Insurance Rates
Against German Craft.

London, April 16. Despite the Ger
man submarine warfare against Brit
ish merchant ships, the first months
experience of the Board of Trade in
operating it's plan for insuring officers
and seamen of the mercantile marine
against wa, risks has proved so salts
factory, it is announced, that it has
been decided 10 make 80 per cent
reduction in the rates Of the premiums
charged.
Il is stated that all six months poll
cies already issued will remain valid
for one year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
TO SPEND S2O,OOO,OOO
P r. r. Will Be in Market for
Equipment To day.

Philadelphia. April 10 The Penn
svlyania Railroad Company will 20 into
the market tomorrow for approx
mately $4,000, 900 worth Of new coup
mcnt and new material Tor cas- ana
locomotives. which il will build in It's
own shops. The programme includes
1A4 new locomotives, 1i6 all-steel pas
scnger cars anl about 10000 freight
All the locomotives, ffty-six Of the
passenger cars and 2,l02 Of the freight
cars will be built at the company ;
shops at Altoona. while the remain
der will be placed with outside COM
pGnies. IL
;n,, orIv steel cars 20 its passenger
co1ipmcnt is being followed in it's
freight equipment, al1 that ultimately,
every train on the system will be Of
aN-steel construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
Rothschild Left f2,500,000.

London. April l6. The estate Of the
late Raron Roths lid was Professionally
sworn for probate to-day at f2,5o0,0O0
1912. 500 .OO0). The estate goes TO the
family. There were no public or char
liable beQuest5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
Mrs. Roosevelt Gaining.

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, according
70 DR.. Alexander Lambert, who per-
formed an operation on Thursday. is
resting comfortably at the Roosevelt
Hospital and is fast gaining strength.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
A. S. Burden Near Death.

Arthur Scott Burden still remains
close TO death at the ST. Regis Hotel.
His condition did not change yesterday,
and his family are with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17
WEATHER

FAIR TO-DAY AND TOMORROW;
MODERATE NORTHWEST WINDS.
Yesterday's Temperatures;
High, 81; Low. 30.
Full report on Page II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
TWO APPOINTMENTS
 IN CONVICT DEPT

Montgomery, June 1s.-(Special )-Gov- ernor Henderson today made two appoint ments in the state convict department. pr. Russell C. Smith of Brewton was named as physician inspector of the board, succeeding pr. J. M. Austin of We tumpka, who was appointed as resident physician at the state prison at Wetump- ka, succeeding Dr. J. T. Fowler
 Dr. Smith, the new member of the con vict board, is one of the leading physf- clans of Escambia county, and was highly recommended to the governor for the office to which he was named. He will assume his new duties at once
 Dr. Austin will return to Wetumpka as resident physician of the state peniteil- tiary at that place after serving two years on the convict board. Dr. Austin made splendid record as physician in- spector, but was not an applicant for re appointment
 Governor Henderson has now filled all the places on the convict board with the exception of president. position now held temporarily by Hartwell Douglass Recently the governor named J. M. Kyser of Albertvile assistant inspector. to sue ceed Len F. Greer of Calhoun county
 The governor did not announce any other appointments today. He declared today that he had not made up his minc relative to other appointments, indicat. ing that he might wait several weeks be. fore filling other offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
An Old Negro Lost In
 City Looking for Cousin
By MRS. J. s. REID

within our gates ever have comfortable visit when they possess such dread of our black Marias." Years ago we lived on a plantation, when there was much talk of a fever peculiar to this city-known by the negroes as de Birmingham fever" Whenever one of their numbers started this way 1t was a common warning among them: Going catch that fever" Now that that germ has been extermi- mated, they must have another fatality. "Gwy catch that nigger in the jail,' and of this old Mirandie Groom certainly stood in awe. She was afraid to talk to a stranger, and didn't want to meet any new relatives; she was only wanting to find her cousin
 l could only wonder If she was enjoy ing her visit or if her trembling form was being tortured on a pleasure trip. When she goes back to the Groom place" she will have grevous tidings to bear of life In the city, and will certainly feel more free in her log cabin where she came from, and enjoy her ash cake and butter milk country style.
 Aunt Mirande' must be in her eighties, and this is probably her last visit to the city. 1t is her first. and it's pity she has to be shocked with the new things in her short period, but she would not be satisfied to go, she said, until she had seed Birmingham, anyway; it is certainly de niggers' heaven, for they all strike for this place first. done seed for myself now"
 Trusting she would not wander away from her cousin any more, we said good night to her. and heard her fussing with the boy for thinking she was lost, and lost she was.
 We never know what is behind an old time sunbonnet, and oresist the tempta- tion of peepins is beyond the genius of the writer, for today we never fail to 1 find something unique.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
REYNOLDS RECEIVER
 FOR POWER COMPANY

Montgomery. June 1s.-(Special) Judge Gaston Gunter of the city court of Montgomery today rendered a de- cree appointing Thomas J. Reynolds president of the Fourth National bank of Montgomery receiver for the Git izens Light, Heat and Power company. MT, Reynolds assumed the trust upon making bond for $10.000.
 The proceedings against the company were instituted by the Central Trust company of Illinois to foreclose a deed of trust securing an issue of bonds by the Citizens company amounting to $50, ,000, of which issue $34,500 is now outstanding.
 The decree of Judge Gunter directs each and every officer director. agent and eiHpioye of the defendant nnnn demand of the receiver, to turn over and deliver to him or his representa- . tives any and all books, accounts, vouchers, papers. deeds leases and other documents relating to the affairs of the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
WOULD AME[|ORATE
 CONDITION OF JEWS
Jewish Emancipation Com- mittee Named in New York.
 Champ Clark Speaks

New York, June 1s-what is intended as a nationwide movement for the ainei- ioration of the conditions of the Jews all over the world, particularly those in the belligerent European nations, was inau- gurated today with the formal organ ization here of the International Jewish Emancipation committee. Champ Clark, speaker of the House of Representatives, was elected it's president.
 The movement was started by prominent Hebrews in this city, and the influence and aid of representative men in educa- tiona and political circles was solicited. Hundreds of letters from prominent men, expressing sympathy with the proposed movement have been received by Henry Green, executive secretary of the commit tee.
 It is the belief of those interested in the movement that the question of perma- nently establishing the civil and political rights of Jews throughout the world can be settled for all time through the inf1u- ence that the United States will exercise at the conclusion of the European war. The committee therefore adopted a reso- l luton ueCldflnS US lnltIlllOf u ldhe such steps as will impress upon this gov 1 ernment, under whose just institutions we have fourshed that it is the fervent and l inner most desire and sentiment of the american people that the administration at Washington, to which we are attached with unswerving fealty, when called upon to act in the councils of the world peace conference shall take firm and all-com-
 polling stand upon this most vital and l humanitarian question, and do all in its power to procure for the Jews guaran- tees that will place them side by side
 with the rest of mankind, equal before
 man and the law as he Is before God. l Speaker Clark, in a recent letter to the committee, said
 q will be glad to do what I can in aiding the Jews to get favorable inter- national agreement"
 Others elected officers of the commit tee include the following vice president Arthur Capper. governor of Kansas; Sam
 uel Mccormick, chancellor of the Uni
 versity of Plttsburg; Senator Kern of In diana; Bishop David H. Greer, New York and Governor Hanna of North Dakota
 treasurer; William B. Joyce, New York } executive secretary; Henry Green, New
 York; financial secretary, Henry Berlin
 New York: executive committee, Judge , lGustave Hartman; finance committee, Sen ator ogden l.. Mills organization commit
 tee, Gustavus A. Rogers general commit tee, Geoerge T. Montgomery; committe,
 of foreign affairs, Louis D. Brandeis ad
 visory committee, William Wirt Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
OPERATORS SMILE
 AS THEY READ II
From One End of United States to Other-Joke That
 Really Is No Joke

The following joke, which is by no means all joke, appeared in recent | issue of the Telegraph and Telephone Age, published in New York city. An opera tor in Nashville, Tenn, instead of spend- ing his good money in purchasing a transmitting device, bought bottle of what Is known as Vitalitas, and accord l ing to a newspaper report after he takes a dose of the medicine all the operators on his wire break in to inquire what he has done to increase his speed"
 The operator in question is MT. Elam Converse of 1513 Shelby avenue. Nash 1 vile. with the Postal Telegraph company
 of that city. The article which inspired l the squib in the Telegraph and Telephone l Age was the following interview with MT. Converse, whilh was published ir several papers:
 [ "All the operators wnnt to know what I I have done to increase my speed or the instrument sure make them hustle now; Vtalitas, is my answer. I am or
 my third bottle and it has done me more |, good than any medicine have evel taken make this statement for my friends whom I want to help, Vitalitas is attracting worldwide atten- ton. It is natures greatest tonic and corrective. and is bringing new health tc people in all walks of life who suffer with indigestion nervous debility, rheu- ! matism and other ills. Do not delay Its use. See the display and sample Vital itas at Averys Drug Store 1O9-111 Twen- tieth street, or write there for infor. nation: also for sale by Pegram-PStto
 Drug Co.,, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
CRAIG NAMED ESPECIALLY TO PROBE AGRICULTURAL BOOKS
Governor Henderson Declares eHerad Correct ill Story From Montgomery Chairman Merritt Was Mis-
 taken in Recent Interview
By l.. g. BETTY

first called to probable discrepancies by w. H. Seymour. pure food and drug clerk of the department. and the governor at that time indicated that he would within the next few days assign an examiner to the task of auditing the books of the de- partment,
 Approached Governor
 A few days later certain members of the Investigating committee approached the governor and asked for an examina- ton of the records of the office. The governor immediately thereafter ap- pointed J. H. Craig of Jasper special ex- aniner and when that accountant ar rived at the pito the governor at once infor- ed him that he wanted him to make an examination of the records of the agricultural department.
 The governor states that he does not think the Montgomery Age Herald corre- spondent has done him an injustice" in giving him portion of the credit for the examination of the records of the agri- cultural department. Under the law, as is well known, the governor is held re- sponsible for the assignments of the va rious state examiners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
ID BAR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FROM
 COREAN SCHOOLS
Territorial Governor Makes Public Order PrOmul- gated in Japanese
 Principality

Washington June 1s.-All religious ed- ucation will be barred within 10 years from schools in Corea, giving "a general education by an order promulgated by General Terauchi, Japanese territorial governor of Corea the text of which was made public here today by the Japanese embassy.
 The order prohibits the teaching of any religion-no exception being made in fla vor of Shintoism, the Japanese national reigion-but allows a period of 10 years for the schools to conform to the new conditions. It will affect many American missionary schools and reports of its pro- visions have evoked considerable discus
 sion among missionary organizations in the United States.
 l General Terauchi prefaces his order with the declaration that the experience of | the United States and France has dem- onstrated the wisdom of separating educa-
 tion and religion. The 1o-year period. ac-
 cording to the order, is allowed that na-
 tive Corean teachers may acquire the
 Japanese language and to afford private
 schools an opportunity to adjust them
 selves to the new requirements. l No definition of the exact meaning ol
 the term general education" is given 1T
 the order, but in Japanese circles her,
 today 1t was explained that if missionarie. l in Corea desire to continue their religion!
 teachings, separate from the genera
 schools, their activities will not be linn
 ited in theological schools, English Ian guage schools, bookkeeping schools O other institutions of a like character. The order says the government recog 1 nizes education as a central force in thu | effort to nationalize Corea, and the knowl
 edge of the Japanese language is state, I to be indispensable to make the Corean | loyal. In line with this contention, tn government has been extending the pub lie school system and eliminating privat | schools.
 l If private schools were allowed t. give education along divers and uncon | strained lines,' says the order, "a stat
 would be unable to spread among it's cit izens uniform and complete education shaped according to the means of tn | state, and in such a way as to contribut to the maintenance of it's national char acteristics."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
BURN UNIDENTIFIED
 BODIES ON THE FRONT

Paris, June 1S.-(5:45 D. m.)-The French Chamber of Deputies today adopted a measure proposed by Lucien Dumont to burn unidentified bodies at the front and to bury those which had been identified,
 Deputy Dumont said the question was an urgent one on account of the heat, the military authorities not being in posi- ton to bury all bodies promptly during heavy fighting. He discussed the religious and sentimental reasons against inciner- alton and cited precedents established in other wars Today the only effectual measure of avoiding contagion, he said. was to burn the dead on the field of bat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
ANNISTON

Anniston, June 1S.-(Special.) )--That Tim
 Sharpe. who was convicted in the city
 court of Anniston for the murder of Of-
 flcers billiard and Dashwood. members of
 the Anniston police force, last fall, will
 be hanged at the county jail in this city
 on next Friday is now foregone con-
 clusion, as Governor Henderson has de-
 oined to intervene in his behalf.
 Attorney w. B. Merrill, who represented Sharpe at the trial of his case, has re- turned from Montgomery where he thor oughly went over the records in the case with the governor, and he makes the ad-
 mission that he sees no hope to save the life of his client, as the governor will stand upon the evidence produced at the first hearing and the verdict sus- tained by the supreme court.
 i The Little Cleckler Construction company has just been awarded the contract to erect new court house at Andalusia, Covington county. for $7o,000. This is the | latest development in a very exciting | fight which the entire state has been in- terested, resulting In the stationing of | armed guards around the courthouse lot, which is still in litigation.
 Last December a former board of Gov ington county awarded to the Falls City | Construction company of Louisville, Ky, | a contract to build a new courthouse for | Covington county, at $145.000. The citi-
 zens of the county instituted suit to en- | join the execution of the contract on the ground that 1t was procured by improper means. The old board of revenue and
 the construction company went ahead in l the matter in spite of certain injunc- tions, and the chancellor committed the
 board and representatives of the con-
 structicn company to jail for contempt
 These sentences were annulled in the su- ] preme court.
 l A telegram has been addressed to Lieu
 tenant Bailey advance agent for the en- ! campment of militiamen and regular | army men here this summer. by Col. c. D Daley of Fort Sam Houston, San An | tonic, Tex, stating that preparations have been made for mobilization and that he
 Is awaiting orders. Colonel Daly will be | in charge of the camp
 | T. E. Brooks. superintendent of this division of the Louisville and Nashville
 was in Anniston Thursday night and Fri day in connection with business apper.
 taining to the encampment of soldiers here this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
SUFFRAGE MEETING TO-DAY
Plans for Summer Activity of Asso-
 citation to Be Made

The regular semi monthly meeting of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage as- sociation will be held this afternoon at Cable hall commencing at 3:S0 o'clock
 This will probably be the last of the regular meetings during the summer months and it Is understood plans will be adopted to keep up the activity of the association during the summer months.
 At a former meeting of the associa- ton 1t was decided to hold street cor ner meetings from time to time. These meetings will be provided for this aft ernoon and other campaign movements will be discussed. Mrs. Angus Taylor. the new president, will preside. She invites all members and all those in- terested in the feminist movement, to be present.