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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
GADSDEN MAYORS
HERE FOR COURT
Says EtOwah County Seat Is
Saving Money by New
Purchasing System

w. G. Bellinger. mayor of Gadsden, was
here yesterday. He was one of about 40
citizens of Gadsden who came here to
testify to the good character so far as
they knew of a negro accused of MUIR
der in this city. Mayor Bellinger said
that Gadsden was saving $1,000 per month
net by the recent installation of a pur-
chasing system in charge of City Clerk
Balfour He said other progressive steps
were being taken to make Gadsden even
more live than at present.
Instead of losing money like Birming-
ham, we are saving money" said. Mayor
Bellinger. I'VE have purchasing de-
partment that is saving us at least $1,000
per month and We expect to save more.
OF course We are modest about it at the
same time it strikes me as being rather
nice proposition for municipality that
is constantly growing as we are. =
THE indications are that Gadsden will
take in Alabama City soon. We would
have undertaken this during the present
year but on account of the depression
r. was considered discreet to postpone
the annexation awhile. The two places
are working in the utmost harmoney,
, however, developing side by side. We
intend to request the Alabama Great
Southern to run its line from Alfalfa
to Gadsden the through trains will
come into our city. This. however, will
not be taken up until the financial sit
uation is somewhat improved. We are
not losing our nerve in Gadsden, how
ever, and it will take considerably more
than an European death carnival to per-
SuaQe our business men that il is tina
to get nervous.
Mayor Bellinger is accompanied by Sey-
mour Jordan, a real live Gadsden
booster as well as by City Attorney W.
j. Martin, several officers and nearly two
score citizens of that city. They relate
some very unusual incidents in connec-
ton with the cases in which they will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
BIRMINGHAM BAR
BANQUET TONIGHT
Affair Will BE i'm Honor of
Judge Clayton and
Judge Walker

The banquet to be given tonight by
the Birmingham Bar association at the
Tutwiler at which Judge r. w Walker
and Judge II. d. Clayton will be quests
of honor promises to be ono OF the
most enjoyable reunions of the legal
profession.
With Congressman elect George Il.
Huddleston as POSTMASTER the guests
may expect to hear some salles Of wit
that viii call for short. snappy re-
plies from those who catch the speak
er's eye
Guests are requested to assemble at
o'clock punctually so as to be pres
ent at the reception of the guests of
honor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
ITCHING, BLISTERED
SKIN-ERUPTION ALL
HIS LIFE, NOW CURED

Nov. 10, 1s14.-"All my life until
about q year ago. I was troubled with
blisters and sores over my entire body.
The itching and burning was terrible,
and could hardly sleep. I used many
treatments that were unsuccessful and
did not give me any relief. started
using Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap and they helped me wonderfully.
1 WAS RELIEVED AT ONCE, and after
about two dozen applications can say
that was free and cured OF that awful
disease. My skin IL now as clear as
anybody's."-(signed) Geo. Whitcher.
Jr.. r. r. D. mo. 81. Caledonia, N. Y
Resinol Ointment and Resinoi Soap are
sold by all druggists. For trial free
write to Dept. 9-R, ResinoL Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
LONNIE WEBB is
PLACED ON TRIAL
Negro Is Charged With the Murder
Of Street Car Conductor
Joseph BrOOkins

The case of Lonnie Webb, negro,
charged with the murder of Joseph
Brookins. a street car conductor, went
to trial yesterday in the first division
of the criminal court before Judge w.
e. Fort. The case Of Tom webb,
white, and Tuck Cain. negro. were
passed until the March term. The case
was the first called yesterday morning.
considerable wrangIing over the plead
ings occurring and 1t was afternoon
before the examination of witnesses be-
gan.
AS there are over 100 witnesses
summoned on both sides the case will
hardly be finished today and may go
over until Monday.
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jury and Mr. Sanford received the fol-


jury and Mr.. Sanford received the fol-
lowing reply:
January is, 1916.
Mr. Thomas Bowron, Foreman of the
United States Grand Jury, City.
Dear Sir: Replying to yours of this
date extending us an invitation to APP
pear before the grand jury and prefer
certain charges therein referred to and
offer proof in support thereof.
I'VE wish to thank you and the other
members of the grand jury for this in
vitation, and to say that IL we had been
given this opportunity before the grand
jury returned other indictments against
us, and the necessary and proper wit
nesses had been summoned, we would
have been very glad to have accepted 1t;
but inasmuch as the body had already
turned against us and the cases are now
set at very early date. preparation for
the defense of which and for the vindica-
ton of ourselves and our company
against which we conceive to be un-
founded, in truth and In fact. necessarily
requires our undivided time and attention,
and for the further reason that we deem
1t impractical IL not impossible. to get
Before the grand jury the necessary wit
nesses-some of whom live In foreign
states-for a full examination Of these
matters, we do not deem II feasible to
try to have them presented before this
grand jury at this time.
again thanking you and assuring you
that it will be our extreme pleasure, at
a convenient season, to have these mat
tiers all properly Investigated. We are.
yours very truly,
THE STANDARD HOME COMPANY,
by F. e. Whitehead, President.
IL. A. Whitehead. Vice President.
Copy to. U. s. district attorney. Mr.
Sanford
Mr. Sanford then expressed the opin-
ion that as the charges had already been
fully investigated by the Attorney Gen.
eral. and as the Whiteheads declined to
submit any additional charges or evil
dence, it would be useless to proceed
further with the investigation. In this
opinion of Mr.. Samford's. the grand jury
as body. fully concurred. The grand
jury thereupon proceeded with other mat
tiers before 1t.
while we made no direct investigation
Of the above mentioned charges. yet in
the course of our other inquiries enough
came to our observation to show that the
investigation made by the Attorney Gen.
eral had been most thorough, and there
was nothing to suggest the desirability of
further investigation thereof by us.
I'VE also beg to report that we have
carefully and conscientiously examined
a large number of witnesses and thor
oughly considered voluminous mass of
records and documentary evidence, and
have given all these matters brought be-
fore us our earnest. thorough and impair
tial consideration.
in conclusion the grand jury desires
to express its profound appreciation to
your honor and the other officials of this
court for the valuable assistance rem
dered, and the many courtesies shown us.
Now believing that we have completed
the duties with which your honor charged
u.s. we submit this. our final report. and
pray that we be discharged and allowed
to 70 hence. THOMAS BOWRON,
Foreman u. 8. Grand Jury"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
WILL GIVE EMPLOYMENT TO
FOUR HUNDRED ADDITIONAL
MEN WHO HAVE BEEN IDLE
FOR FOUR WEEKS

The plant of the American Steel and
Wire company at Fairfield will resume
operations Monday morning. giving en-
ployment to an additional 400 men that
have been idle for four weeks.
Announcement to this effect was au-
thoritative and was given out after a
notice for the return of the employees
had been sent to them. The plant will
operate about s. per cent, according to
present plans. The mill has been shut
down for four weeks on account of a
breakdown of some motors and during
that time every effort has been made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
All-Day Hike for BOYS

The boys OF the boys department OF
the Boy Scout club will hold their
monthly all-day hike today, leaving
the Y. M. c. A. at 8 o'clock and re-
turning about p. m. Over 40 boys
went on last months outing to Noun
tain lake. and enjoyed roasting Coney
Island wieners over several huge bon
fires The boys are well supervised on
all these hikes by older men to give
them best time. and assure their par
ents that they will be well cared for
during the day. Besides the hike there
Will be several places visited that will
be of great interest to the boys These
outings are open to Boy Scouts, boys
clubs and any boy who cares TO en-
10y them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
OF COMMERCE
MAY HAVE LIVELY FIGHT
FOR NEXT SECRETARYSHIP

There was the further suggestion yes
tetday that Secretary Radcliffe and Mr..
sibley might get into contest and bring
about a situation whereby W. Il. Everett.
the present assistant secretary would be
slated for promotion.
All three Of these men have strong
friends who would he willing to exert
every effort in behalf of their favorite.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
yesterday recorded in the office of the
probate Judge:
Charles Blythe, Pinson. to Miss Ada
Peoples.
John C. Harris, Birmingham, TO Mrs.
Evie McIver Williams.
Arthur Corley searles, to Miss Lille
Moses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30
Radiator Co. Has No Information

Local officials of the American Radi-
ator company said yesterday that so far
as they were informed there was no likeli-
hod OF the local plant resuming operations
on full time. 1t was stated that II there
was any order to the effect that full OPP
erations would be resumed they would
more than likely know OF It.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-30

Mr.. Sanford carried this letter and in
person delivered it to the Messrs. White
head, at the same time assuring them
that the inquiry would be impartially
conducted and probed to the bottom. In
the afternoon Of the same day the grand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
MIGHT SEIZE ARMS PLANTS.
Nation safeguarded Even II Germans
Should BUY Eactorie9.

Washington, June 10. - Secretary
McAdoo declined yesterday to discuss
the reported negotiations by Germans
for the purchase of arms and ammuni-
ton plants In this country to prevent
their products from reaching the
Anglo French Russian allies. An in
yestigation. however. Is being made by
the secret service. 1t is expected TO
have all possible information In the
hands Of the government soon.
At the department of justice 1t was
denied the question Of the govern
ment's legal power had been taken up
by the attorney general. Unofricialiy.
II was said, the Germans could buy
the plants they desired II these were
for sale. Once In their possession.
there is, no law to forbid the German
owners from closing them.
In the event this country had dill
culties with Germany and needed the
plants, this government could seize
them Immediately as n military pre-
caution. II there should be no urgent
need for such plants by this govern
ment the German owners would have,
under an old treaty with Prussia, nine
months in which to dispose OF the
property before being compelled to
leave tho country.
It Is the opinion In washington that
the negotiations were opened by Ger
man interests for the purchase of the
plants In tho belief that there would
pe no serious break between the
United States and Germany. and for
the sole purpose OF cutting off from
England supplies of small arms. am
muntion, shells and shrapnel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10

confined to a mere increase in the
standing army. He desires to create
the citizen soldiery.
One Of the plans to be followed Is
to provide that the national guard
shall not be entitled to remuneration
from the government unless 1t sur
renders its privilege under the consti-
tuition OF being prevented from leav-
ing the country In time of. war. At
the present time. In the event of war
the national guard. unless It enlists
under the Hay act. can not leave the
United States.
The Garrison plan also includes q
number of changes In the present army
posts. II 1t Is put into effect. the
mobile army In the United States will
be divided into four divisions. one on
each border. There will be approx
mately $4,000 men, exclusive OF coast
artillery, in each division. 1t Is also
the intention to maintain division in
the Panama Canal Zone. The forces
in Alaska, Hawaii. and the Philippines
would be relatively increased also,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
INQUIRY EXPECTED
TO BE PROLONGED
Slow Progress 81 investigation Into
Naval Academy Scandal and Order
For Inquiry Into System Of Prepar-
ing Questions May Continue Hear
ings Month.

Annapolis. Md. June 1o.-with the
order Of inquiry into a system Of pre-
pairing questions from Secretary Dam
iels and. the slow progress the inquiry
into the Irregularities of examinations
at the naval academy has made thus
far. 1t was thought today that the in
vestigation might last month longer.
There will be many more witnesses for
the government, and it is known that
the defense will have large number.
Counsel for the defendants have sub
mitted the names of number of per-
sons they desired to be called as wit
nesses. It was hoped thru these to
develop the name of the sender of
questions to Midshipman Moss and his
motive In doing SO.
When Commander F. A. Traut. head
Of the department of modern languages
at the naval academy, resumed his
testimony today, he related story
which he said had been told him by In
structor Washburn. of the English de-
partment, of the suspicious acti. MS OF
three midshipmen. Mr.. Washburn said
he had occasion on Christmas eve
to 20 to his Office. On entering the
building he saw three midshipmen. one
of whom was in the act of closing the
door of the office. He hailed them, he
said, but they ran away. The instructor
reported the incident but the men were
not caught.
Commander Traut said he learned
few weeks ago of the re-
Tho o0tY1o1 or 20
told him yesterday by Mr.. Washburn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10

Cedar Rapids. Juno 10.-The follows
Ing resolution was unanimously adopted
by tho Iowa Masonic grand lodge In
session here. 1t was presented by the
Rev. Joseph Fort Newton and Is signed
by Grand Master Walton.
Whereas. to the grief and horror Of
all right thinking men and nations, tho
Masbns OF Europe have been drawn
into the maelstrom Of world war. set.
ting man against man. nation against
nation. in bloody. cruel butchery. MI.
Ing the earth with measureless misery
and bitterness. and threatening the
very existence OF civilization: and.
Whereas In the course Of tragic
events. our republic has become In.
volved In a controversy which may
drag US into this gigantic conflict Wseh
all the woes OF war and its entail Of
sorrow and hate anu tho spirit os & de-
struction; and. ~ -
Whereas. Masonry Is an ancient and
international institution. whose mis-
| sion Is to teach men to love one an.
other and to promote peace on earth
that truth and Justice and freedom
may grow and be gloridsd:
Therefore, be It resolved. that the
grand lodge in Iowa rededicate itself to
| the cause OF peace among nations and
brotherly love among men: that it
! commend the president Of the Unitsd
States for his patience and labors IN
behalf OF neutrality. and beseech him
to do everything humanity possible to
keep our republic from being drawn
into the tragedy Of war. but II this! .
Impossible. we piaise ourselves a. men
and nation to stand behind him what
ever may befall" ~ o.
| offioers Appointed. :
Tho following appointivo o6eera
were announced today: o ..
| Deputy grand master. Ernest r,
Moore. Cedar Rapids: grand chaplain,
John Dysart, Dubuque: grand marshal.
David L. Clark. Newton: senior grand
deacon. David Tripp. Colfax! Junior,
grand deacon. j. G. Madscn. Nenden:,
senior grand steward. Owen q. Jones',
williamsburg; junior grand steward. J.
r. Kingely. Orient; grand tyler. Amos
Alberson. Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
DICKINSON SCORES BRYAN.
Declares Resignation May Be Cause Of
Rreak With Germany.

Chicago, June i6.-Soc1sttasy of State
Bryans resignation was said to be q
serious blow to the country by Jacob
NJ. Dickinson. former secretary Of war.
Germany will undoubtedly applaud
his secession" said Mr.. Dickinson. "Mr.
Bryan should have taken action when
the first Lusitania note was sent. His
concurrence was an assurance OF the
Justice of the note, for he was regarded
as an apostle OF peace
"It is an act of disioyaity to the ad-
ministration for him to take q contrary
attitude now and Is In bad faith TO the
country, especially to those whose
views he Influenced.
His act will now tend to promote
war, rather than peace. for Germany,
encouraged by his detection and re-
lance upon his followers, may assume
instead of a conciliatory attitude an
attitude provocative Of war. Mr.. Bryan
will be responsible for the war II II
should follow"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
JANE ADpAMs IN ITALY.
American Peace Envoy Making
Rounds Of Warning Nations.

Rome. via Paris, June 10.-Jane ADJ
dams. Of Chicago, chairman Of the
special committee appointed by the
women's peace conference at The
Hague to visit the capitals Of Europe
in an effort to hasten the end Of hos
tilitiNs, has left Rome for Madrid,
whenSe she will go to France and Bel
GUM. Miss Adams was received
here by Pope Benedict, Cardinal Cas-
parri, papal secretary Of state: Premier
Salandra and Foreign Minister Som
nino.
All the officials listened to her peace
propaganda, but they gave her little
encouragement. She was received
with greater sympathy, however, at
the vatican, where the pope has labored
to bring about peace, but even there no
secret was made Of the fact that the
present moment was not considered
opportune for the labor Miss Adams
has undertaken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
Reorganization Plan For Congress;
May Change Enlistment Law.

Reorganization Plan For Congress;
May Change enlistment Law.
Washington. June 1O-The details Of
Secretary OF War Garrison's plan for
the reorganization Of the army be-
came known here following his state-
ment that he Is ready to submit his
plan to congress when the president
sees At to convene 1t. The presenta-
tion Of the Garrison plan indicates q
change In the administrations policy
towards national defense which has
been made possible largely thru the
resignation of Mr.. Bryan.
MI Bryan while in the cabinet in
sisted the best policy for defense was
no defense at all. He was continually
opposed by Secretary of War Garri-
son.
Mr.. Garrison wants an army Of 20O.-
900 men for the United States. He
would have the present force in
creased to include regiments of in
fantry, twenty regiments of field ar
tillery. and twenty regiments Of caval-
ry, in addition to 10000 coast artillery
men.
AS there are approximately 1000
men in "a regiment Of infantry and
1900 in each regiment Of fie!d artillery
and cavalry. this would make the
mobile army total 10000 men on a
peace footing.
Secretary Garrison's plan Is not
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10

Berlin, via London, June 10.-The OF :
fetal announcement fro marmy head
quarters today states that the German
forces which invaded the Baltic prov
inces of Russia have retreated. The
statement says that the German wing
southeast of Shawl has withdrawn to
the south towards the Beisagola -ZOS-
inie line.
Only one German ship. a collier, was
sunk by q Russian submarine In the
naval engagement Of June 5 In the
Baltic sea, off the gulf of Riga, ac-
cording to reliable information OBJ
tanned here. 1t Is stated that German
destroyer. which was beside the col
lier, was slightly damaged BY the Same
torpedo but was able to make port.
Denial was published in the Army
Messenger at Petrograd that there were
explosions or ether German vessels.
Air Battle Described.
The correspondent Of the National
Zeitung has sent to his ewspaper the
following destruction OF the Italian air
ship Citti di Ferrita by the Austrian
naval aeroplane Las. while returning
from an attack on Fiume the morning
Of June -:
Reports received Tuesday morning
that a hostile airship had been headed
fos the sea. The LAS was sent up with
orders to attack II possible. The pilot
was Marine Lieutenant Chasing, while
the observer was Marine Cadet Won
Fritch. AS soon as the airship was
sighted the aeroplane began to ascend
and gaining an advantageous position
it opened fire, using a special shell de-
signed to set balloons on fire. The
airship maneuvered in an attempt to
escape.
The men on the Las continued fir
ing. One Of their shots set the Italian
airship aflre. The hull was burned anG
the gondola fell into the sea. An Aus
trian torpedo boat was in the vicinity
and in few minutes the two officers
and five men composing the crew ol
the airship had been rescued. None OF
them was injured and they were made
prisoners. Then what was left of the
airship went to the bottom"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
OPPOSE GRAIN RATE INCREASE.
Briefs Opposing Proposed Tariffs Arc
Filed by Clifford Thorne.

Washington, June 10.-Briefs oppos-
ing increased freight rates on grain
and grain products asked by western
railroads. were filed today by Clifford
Thorne and commissions representing
Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota,
Arizona, Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas
Colorado, Idaho. Montana. Nevada,
New Mexico, Kansas and Utah
The argument denies fatty that rail-
road revenues have declined to point
where they can no longer make a profit
on their investment. and declared that
If allowance is made for improper
charges the net operating revenues
would be greatly increased"
The railroads, 1t is argued. are not
entitled to make earnings on invest
ments which they have made largely
in excess Of requirements of traffic"
Increase in rates should not be
granted" continues the brief. ito all
carriers involved for the benefit OF the
weaker roads when 1t Is not needed by
the stronger roads.
The roads have failed to show that
the proposed rates are just and rea-
sonable."
The brief contends that the grain
business Of the roads shows a profit
much in excess Of the business in other
commodities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-10
MAY TIE UP CAR LINES.
Employees Of Chicago Street Railways
Threaten 70 Strike,

Chicago. June 10.-Strike OF 1880
employees Of Chicago street car systems
tomorrow night hinges today on the
action Of the two union committees at
joint conference.
The conference has had under con.
sideration the proposal to meet with
President l.. A. Busby. of the line, to
arrange a plan OF arbitration. Mr..
Busby made the OFFER OF arbitra.
ton last night. II 1t is not accepted.
the union officials. 1t was announced
today. will call strike to become ef.
fective as soon as the men finish theiI
runs tomorrow.
Belief that a strike or surface car
and elevated railroad employees in Chi
cago Is inevitable increased today with
the announcement that leaders Of the
unions declined Mt their meeting this
morning to meet company representa-
tives and discuss plans for arbitrating
their differences. Tho employees de-
mand for wage increases and better
working conditions to be met by 3
o'clock tonight stands.