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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-12-31
MRS. EMMA PERRIN DEAD.
Was Mother Of Mrs. Preston. For
merly Mrs. Cleveland.

New York, Dec. 27.-The death of
Mrs. Emma Perrin, mother of Mrs.
Frances Folsom Preston, who was
Mrs. Grover Cleveland, at Princeton,
N. j., was announced here today by
George F. Parker a close friend of the
family. She was 76 years old Her
death occurred late last night at the
home Of Mrs. Preston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
SAYS HIGHWAY
 WILL BE COMPLETED

Montgomery, May 24-(Special) That the Birmingham Mont gomery highway soon will be completed Tn it's entirety was the statement made in Montgomery today by Sam A. Latham, a prominent lawyer of Clanton, who called to see Governor Henderson on official business. Mir. Latham declared that Chiffon. county has about com p1eted it's part of the highway and that only few miles remain unfinished in that county.
 Shelby county has also finished its construction work" said MT. Latham, and the only bad part of the high way now lies in a corner of shelby county. When this part of the nigh way Is improved the Birmingham Montgomery highway WI be in good condition"
 Work on the highway has been in progress for the past three or four years, during which time considerable improvement has been made on the road, particularly in Shelby and Chil- ton counties.
 Jefferson and Montgomery counties have already completed their part of the highway and with the improvement of the short strip of road in Autauga county the highway will be one of the best in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
FINAL EXERCISES
 AT WARD-BELMONT

Nashville, May Special )-To- morrow brings to a close the com mencement exercises of Ward Belmont. This is the second term of united Ward seminary and Belmont college. Since this union two thoroughly modern buildings have been erected at the cost of $2OO.oO0 These commencement ex- ercises extended through a period of over a week.
 First in order of happening was an orchestra concert. This school boasts an orchestra Of over 30 instruments Each year it's programmes have in- creased in beauty and difficulty. This years offering included among others of technical beauty Meyerbeer's tri- umphant march, "The Prophet and Mozart's symphony in c minor
 Last Wednesday saw the opening of the art exhibit A reception was leld and the exhibit was daily thrown open to the general public. The exhibit of this year contains examples Of every branch and department of art: oil and water color, charcoal and crayon, pas tels and china. creamies and etchings During the past year students have received liberal prices for their erch- ings. A large kiln has also been put in.
 Percy Mackaye's dramatic version oi Jeanne D Arc was given with marked sue cess by the school of expression. The scenic effects costuming and lighting were excellent. The thoroughness of the training was given eloquent portrayal by the entire cast. It's general excellence was worthy of commendation.
 Field day and school promenade proved successful events of last Saturday One of Ward Bemont's proudest possessions is it's campus Laid out in ante-bellurr days. 1t has been retained in its original beauty. The buildings have also beer planned in regard to this old garden and have been built to complement the origina old manor house.
 The baccalaureate sermon was delivered Sunday by Rev. John A. Rice D. D., pas. tor of St. Johns Methodist Episcopa church of St. Louis. On Monday even ing the brilliant social event of com mencement took place-alumnae reception On this occasion the alumnae of old Ware seminary and Belmont college were joint guests of honor.
 l Commencement proper will take place tomorrow morning, and the address is te be made by Right Rev T. F. Gailor Bishop of the Diocese of Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
SELMA

Selma, May 24.-(Special.)- .)-At the regular semi i-monthly meeting of the city council Monday night. w. s. Monk was elected to represent the Third ward in that body to succeed the late Henry Franelich MT. Monk is presi. oent of the Central Alabama Dry Goods company, and is a we'll known busi pess man of the city. He will serve and will make the ward a splendid representatives.
 O. F. Childers, Sr., 67 years. died at his home in the western section O, Selma Monday night after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was well known farmer of Dallas county and served the Confederate states gall lantly throughout the war. He was a member of Camp Jones. United Con. federate Veterans of this city. He leaves a widow and six children. The lnternment will be made in Live Oak cemetery Tuesday.
 At. w. Llndrop, aged 65, well known resident of Selma, died Monday night after lengthy illness Besides hIs wife he leaves three children, two daughters and a son. The deceased was s native of New Orleans, but has been resident of Selma for nearly a quar- ter of century. The interment will he made in Live Oak cemetery Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
MARION INSTITUTE
 BOYS PASS EXAMS

Marion, May A.-(Special)!The Mis- sissppi reports from the April entrance examinations to the naval academy, which have been received in Marion today. shows that Robert P. Briscoe of Centre vile, Miss. who completed the army and navy course in the Marion institute. passed the entrance examinations with distinction and made 100 per cent In the mathematics department This adds an- other name to the extraordinary list of Marion institute candidates who have made perfect marks in mathematics on these difficult examinations. More than 5N per cent of the candidates throughout the entire United States fail to make tho passing mark of 62 per cent and per feet mark of 100 in the difficult mathe- nautical subjects is a notable record for southern boys. Pemyman of Georgia won first honors on the Annapolis competitive examinations and cook of Indiana who are Marion institute students made this extraordinary record with Mississippi and Alabama candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
Loveman. .JaallAephslo JaA Loeb
 Ordering Mention THE AG'-HERALD
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

The war declared by Italy on Austria is not yet in full swing. but small battles are under way along the frontier, and the Austrians already have attacked Italian towns on the east coast with war ships and aeroplanes The towns sheled and bombarded included Venice, An- coma, Porto Corsini, Berletta, Gesi and Potensea Picena.
 The bombardment of Ancona is said to have lasted about two hours and Cienna reports that the bombs thrown on the military buildings by the Austrian aero- planes at that place and on the arsenal at Venice caused visible damage and fires
 The Italian authorities, on the other hand, declare that the damage was slight
 Throughout Italy and Austria the out break of war has been made the occa- sion for demonstrations of patriotism and loyalty. It apparently has been. greeted in both countries as very desirable end ing of the negotiations which had beer going on for months past for different and peaceful settlement In London Paris and Petrograd the Italian resi-. dents have held processions, with ban ners flying, and many are preparing te join the colors.
 Temporarily. the Austro-ltalian situa ton has put the active campaign both il the east and the west somewhat in tn, background, although in these two wal zones fighting of a serious nature con tinues. In the east Russia has begun { new offensive and the advance of ths Austro-Germans seemingly has beeI checked. Vienna, for the first time 1T several weeks, fails to claim successes il Galicia. The Austro-Germans in this re zion have been thrown on the defen sive, according to the Russian war of flee.
 The British commander in chief on th' continent, Field Marshal Sir John French
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
OLDER BOYS MEETING
 CLOSES AT CORDOVA

Cordova, May 24-(SpeciaL) )--Eleven towns scattered over all sections of the county were represented in the Walker County Older Boys conference which came to a close at noon Sunday after a two days session. Miss Freda Bose of Montgomery, teen age superintendent Ala bama Sunday School association and Harry Denman, leader in boys work for boys, in Birmingham were the principal speakers In the conference which was held under the direction of A. G. Sullivan teen age superintendent of the Walker County Sunday School association. The offers of the conference were: Charles Gray, Jasper, president Jeff Gilchrist, Cordova, vice president; Walter Brown, Jasper, secretary, and William Ramsey, Carbon Hill, treasurer. The banquet, for which music was furnished by the Cor Gova orchestra, was one of the features of the two days meet, and the mass meeting and farewell service Sunday were other features. Mir. Denman spoke Sun day morning on the subject, up Stream and led a number of the older boys into declaration of their determination to live upright, clean, Christian lives.
 At the banquet session a permanent organization, was affected, known as the Walker County Older Boys council. and the work of this council will be watched with much interest throughout the state, inasmuch as conferences of this kind have never been tried for a whole county at a time. Upon the success of this undertak- ing depends the enlargement of the work throughout Alabama, and so far the state workers have declared the work of the | cider boys of this county. whose ages range from 15 to 21, to be entirely success 1 ful.
 Charley Gray of Jasper was commis-
 stoned to carry the message of greetings | from the older boys to the Older Girls
 conference to be held here June 5 and 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
PALLAR|A'S BAND AT
 CHAUTAUQUA TODAY
Woods Scientific Demon. strations Prove Popular.
 Amsbary Lectures

Large audiences were attracted to the Redpath chautauqua last night. Montraville Woods scientific demon- strations of gyroscope and ultra-vio- let ray proved most popular and there were several startling features. The performance was prefaoed by a con- cert by the orchestral club, which was Gpplauded at frequent intervals
 Wallace Bruce Amsbarys lectures in the morning and afternoon proved highly entertaining. Parts of his aft ernoon recitations were most pie turesque and his sketches of Amer ican writers were very enjoyable.
 Today is designated as band day and will be one of the most brilliant pro- grammes of the entire chautauqua. Francesca Pallaria and his large band V i'll render two programmes and Bir- mingham music lovers expect excellent performances as Pallaria has a high reputation both in this country and in Italy as a director. He is said by critics to be dynamic. dramatic and spectacular, and his enthusiasm is said to bring out the very best in his high ly trained artists. His programme will te as follows:
 AFTERNOON.
 March, Redpath, by Pallaria.
 Overture, Il Guarany, by Gomez.
 Pahsa, Indian intermezzo, by Lind say.
 Southern Star Overture on southern ladies, by Mah1.
 Intermission.
 Cavalry charge descriptive fantai- sie), by G. Lueders, arranged by L. P. Laurendeau
 Synopsis: Morning of the battle: in- fantry is heard approaching with flies and drums; cavalry in the distance, coming nearer and nearer until they charge upon the enemy; cavalry, infan- try and artillery in the melee of battle defeat of the enemy, pursued in the distance by the cavalry.)
 Hungarian Dance No. 5, by Brahms.
 Intermezzo, EAmico Fritz, by Mas cagni.
 Cornet solo, stabat Mater, by Ros- sini
 Finale, Gioconda, by Ponchielii.
 EVENING PROGRAMME.
 March. American Navy. by Pallaria.
 Overture, Raymond, by Thomas
 Waltz, Sempre Omai, by Strauss.
 Baritone solo, Venetian Song, by Tosti.
 Celebrated organ offertory by Bat tiste.
 Intermission.
 Overture William Tell, by Rossini.
 Hungarian dance No. 6. by Brahms. Quartet from Gigoletto, by Verdi.
 Selection from Carmen, by Bizet.
 The death of Custer; the battle ot Little Bighorn, a descriptive Amer ican and Indian fantaisie. by Lee John son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
DISCUSS CONDITIONS
 / IN THE FAR EAST

Washington. May 24.-Sherwood Ed dy. secretary for Asia of the interna- tional committee of the Young Mems Christian association, discussed the Chinese-Japanes situation with Pres ident Wilson tonight. He told tke President that Christianity was gain Ing a firm foothold In both countries.
 Eddy said he did not expect Japan to urge on China the demand to be allowed to spread Buddhism in China. He declared that Japan had been more friendly toward Christianity during the last year than ever before.
 China gave Bubbhism to Japan" said MT. Eddy. "The demand that Ja- pan be allowed to spread the religion in China is about the same as 1t would be for the United States to demand that she be allowed to spread Christianity in EnSland.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
PRESBYTERIANS REAFF'IRM
 OPPOSITION TO LIQUOR
Declare Against Assembly Action Placing It On Record Sup porting Any Political Organization, However.
 Committee Report Adopted

relief had increased $7500 during the year. it was added, and the total amount now invested is SS30,600.
 The appe~' af Rev. Lloyd P. Field, for mer pastor of church at Ouachita Ark against the synod of Arkansas, was re- ferred to judicial committee named by the moderator on recommendation of the judicial committee.
 The report of the readterim committee on education was received and referred to the judicial committee.
 On reeommenda ton of the standing committee on foreign correspondence, greetings were sent to the northern as- senbly in session at Rochester, N. r., and to the United Presbyterian assembly at IIoveland, Col
 On Paid Entertainments
 The question of holding paid entertain- ments in church buildings provoked much discussion. The issue was brought to the attention of the assembly in an overture from the First Presbyterian church of Wilmington, N. C.. which sought authority to continue this practice. The vote was 1 largely in favor of granting the authority requested.
 The report of the standing committee on Christian education and ministerial relief was submitted tonight by the secretary, the Rev Dr. Henry H. sweets, or Lou1SVllle, KY. IL showed that during the past year S10S,910. 45 had been contributed to this cause, an | increase of $636S.09 over the preceding g year.
 Addresses were delivered by the Rev. | Dr. Sydney l.. Gulick, formerly a mis- sionary to Japan and now representa- | tive of the federal council of the | churches of Christ, in which capacity he recently visited Japan; by the Rev. Iva Hardy who hrol1rrhf a fra | ternal message from the Presbyterian church in Brazil, and by the Rev Stuart [. Rossell of Paris, represen ting
 q delegation of the Huguenots. Tomorrow the commissioners will go in body to Norfolk where they will te entertained at luncheon by the First Presbyterian church of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
GADsDEN

Gadsden, May 24.- Especial )-Merchants of the Gadsden district will be invited to the city this year. and will be given en- tertainment on an even more extensive scale than last year. This was decided Saturday night at the meeting on Look out mountain of the Travellers Protec- tive association. Committees have been named to work out the details and select the date. Officers elected for the year are as follows: President, w. K. Ives; vice president. T. E. Paschall; secretary and treasurer, E. D. Jordan.
 In his charge to the grand jury today, Judge J. A. Bilbro directed attention to an investigation to determine whether ambulance chasing is being practiced in the county by lawyers or by persons employed by lawyers. He Zso asked for an investigation of reports that liquor is being served in club rooms in the county The Sunday law and the loss of gov ernment military property was given at tention in the charge.
 The A. and J. Stoves works resumed operations today after being idle for sev- eral months The Gulf States Steel com- rany is said to be filling orders for nails for export to China, while another big order for cotton mill improvements at Anniston has been received by the South ern Manufacturing company
 Col R. B. Kyle, pioneer of Gadsden, and one of the best known men of north Alabama, today is celebrating his S9th birthday. He recently returned from Flor
 ida where he syends his winters. He is very active, and during his long life he has done much for the city of his choice. His work along that line is continuing. He received many congratulations
 Practically all the retail stores of Gads- den have agreed to close Friday after moons during the summer to give clerks a half holiday.
 A delegation of 50 or 60 residents of Boaz and Marshall county appeared before the highway commission this afternoon ask ing that the road from Gadsden to the Marshall county line be improved with a portion of the $200000 bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
LEGAL ISSUES OF
 CHURCH DEBATED
Cumberland Presbyterians Take Up Presbyterian
 Church, U. s. A., Case

Memphis, Tenn, May 24.-Legal contests between the Missouri synod of the Cum berland Presbyterian church and the Presbyterian church, U. & A., were re- viewed and debated for more than an hour before the general assembly of the Cumberland church here today without determining the action to be taken by the church as a whole in relation to the suits which involve property in Missouri valued at approximately sl,o00,0oo Whether the subject will be revived at a later session of the assembly was not de- rided tonight.
 A number of commissioners, however, gave their personal indorsement to the action of the Missouri committee, and promised financial aid to continue the liti- gation. The federal court of appeals re- rently decided in favor of the contention of the Presbyterian church, [. s. A, but an appeal is to be taken to the supreme rourt of the United States.
 Rev. <. II. Elvain of Marshall, Mo-. opened the discussion with an appeal for hid from the entire church membership In providing fund of S6o00 needed to con tinue the suits. Formal indorsement by the assembly was proposed in resol- ton offered by T. A. Havron, a Tennes- see delegate, but the resolution was op- posed and finally withdrawn
 Another resolution by Rev. J H. Scwingle of Austin, Tex, that the ger eral assembly give its "personal ap- provar' to members of the Missouri synod "in their efforts to maintain their rights was ruled out on a point of order.
 Action of d memorial proposing con stitutional amendments to require a majority vote of the church member ship to make binding any change in the fundamental laws of the denom- ination, any merger with other de- nominations or changes in name alse was postponed. The memorial, filed by the Fort Smith, Ark presbytery, wa' referred to the legal board with in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25

structions to report to the next gen. eral assembly.
 Because of the time given to the legal discussion consideration of a number of committee reports was de- ferred until tomorrow. One report ap- proved today provided for the division of the Texas synod and the formation of new synod to include west Texas and New Mexico and another recom- mended tsthing rally days.
 The Womans Missionary board ad- journed late today after adopting aims which included dues and offerings of 12,000 for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25

Newport News, Va, May A.-The gen eral assembly of the Southern Presby- terian church today reaffirmed it's op- position to the liquor traffic, but de- clared against assembly action placing it on record as supporting any political organization further than ''humbly peti- tion or advise" This action. 1t was said. did not repeal the resolution advocating national prohibition adopted by the 1914 ger eral assembly at Kansas City, as each assembly is a distinct body and cannot undo what has been done previously.
 The assembly's stand on the liquor question was contained in the report Of the committee on bills and overtures which was adopted and was a result of the protest to the Virginia synod against the action of the 1914 assembly
 It was emphasized in the report and in the Virginia synods protest, that in talk ing this position the assembly makes no retraction of the churchs attitude the sin of intemperance," but that fur ther action would violate the constitution of the church.
 The protest of the Pennsylvania pres bytery of Kentucky on the same ques- tion is pending in committee.
 At three sessions today the assembly approved entertainments in church buildings for the purpose of raising church funds.
 Large Aid Given
 Aid was given to candidates in school preparing for the Presbyterian ministry, this number being the largest aided in any one year.
 In the work of ministerial relief the committee reported that 1t aided dur ing the year 62 retired ministers, 142 widows of ministers and 23 orphans of ministers. The total amount expended for benefciaries was $43.435.60, which was $4713.93 more than in the pre- ceding year.
 The endowment fund for ministerial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
PARIS IS ENTHUSED
 OVER ITALY'S MOVE

Paris. May 24.-t11:50 D. m.)-The news of the Italian declaration of war has caused an outburst of enthusiasm throughout France. Everywhere the Italian flag has been added to the three allied flags flying from public buildings.
 The minister of public instruction proclaimed a holiday in all uniyersi- ties, colleges and schools fin honor or the memorable hour when our sister. Italy. joins with us and our allies in the glorious struggle for civilization and justice"
 Thousands of Italians parade the houlevards tonight. carrying the flags of the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-25
PROBATE JUDGE OF LEE COUNTY RESIGNS
Threatened Impeachment Proceedings Believed Re
 sponsible for Action

Montgomery. May -(special)-J. this afternoon rendered his resigna ton to Governor Henderson. Judge Lyons did not assign any reason for his action but it is understood that he
 resigned his office because of the rec concentrations of the Lee county grand Jury that he be impeached on the grounds of misrepresentation of funds and fntemperance
 Judge Lyons was in Montgomery to- day and conferred with Attorney Gen.
 eral William L. Martin. He declined
 to give out any statement following
 his conference with the attorney gen.
 eral but it is certain that his talk with
 that official concerned his impeachment
 case.
 Attorney General Martin announced
 tonight that as result of Judge Lyons
 resignation he would not proceed any
 further with the impeachment proceed
 ings. MT. Martin probably will inform
 the supreme court, before which tri-
 hunal the case would have been 1ried.
 of Judge Lyons action.
 Impeachment Recommended
 The impeachment of Judge Lyons has been recommended at two sessions of the Lee county grand jury, the jury s first report having been sent to the attorney general about three weeks ago. The second report, substantial ly the same as the first though sup ported by testimony of witnesses, was ieceived by Mir. Martin tonight. Judge Lyons successor will be ap- pointed by Governor Henderson. Attorney General Martin tonight gave The Age-Herald correspondent the following statement regarding Judge Lyons case:
 "On May 13 the report of the grand jury of Lee county recommending the impeachment of J. B. Lyons. judge of probate, reached this office. On account port the grand jury was reassembled and on May 20 made a second recom- mendation. Under the statute it now becomes the duty of the attorney gen. , eral to file articles of impeachment with the supreme court
 Judge Lyons has today resigned his office As the object of Impeachment is the removal of the official the only further proceedings of this office will be to report the facts to the supreme court and ask that proper order b. entered disposing of the recommenda- ton. Under the holding of the court ir | the case of the state vs Wood, judge of probate of Lowndes county (1904i | the proceeding now becomes a moo | cause, which the court will not con. | sider."