davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Bentley Suspended on Complaint

N. T. Hickman has filed a formal complaint with the commissioners relative to his treatment at the hands of Officer D. H. Bentley, when the latter arrested him on the charge of disorderly conduct aggravated Satur- day night about 10 o'clock. The com plaint of Hickman alleges that he was cruelty beaten by Officer Bentley and for no reason. and asks for the dis missal of the officer on the grounds of conduct unbecoming to an officer ' Officer Bentley was suspended by Judge Lane yesterday afternoon pend ing an investigation into the charges made by Hickman. The officer will be given trial by the commission some time this week. The exact date has not been announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Drank Compass Alcohol

From the Phi1ade1ph1a Record.
 An outlandsh act to obtain stimu- lant was brought to light at the court martial trails in the navy yard yester- day when Thomas J. Dwyer seaman on board the battleship Connecticut, was arraigned on a charge of break ing one of the ships compasses while she lay in Gautanamo Bay and drink ing the alcohol in which floats the compass disk. r.
 It was Alleged that he wrenched the compass from it's housing, took 1t to the locker rooms and invited several of the crew to drink with him.
 All became very sick and, 1t Is said, one of the imbibers made confession duplicating Dwyer. The court will re- port it's findings to the navy department It Is said that punishment of two years in jail faces him If he is found guflty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
MYSTERIOUS FIRE
 ON BATTLESHIP

Philadelphia, July 19-F'ire of a mys- terious origin was discovered tonight on the United States battleship Okla homa at the yard of the New York Shpbuilding company in Camden Smoke was seen issuing from the com partment under turrent No. shortly after the workmen had left the yard for the day The compartment was flooded and the fire extinguished. The oklahoma is of the superdreadnaught type and Is about ready for her trial trip
 S M Knox. president of the ship building company. said that rigid in- yestigation would be Instituted in an effort to learn the cause of the Ire The extent of the damage could not be determined, he added, until the water is pumped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
 COLONEL ROOSEVELT BREAKS INTO PRINT

Portland. Ore. July 19.-"From time to time shall have something to say on affairs of vital interest to the na- ton. but 1t will not be for sapheads or mollycoddles." said Theodore Roose- welt here today when 8 large cheer ing crowd compelled him to acknowl- edge it's greeting.
 Colonel Roosevelt warned his hearers not to believe any reports regarding him which they might hear at second or third hand. His train then left for San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

David Lloyd George. minister of muni- tions, has gone to Cardiff and will make strenuous endeavor to have the men reconcile their differences with the mine owners. Mr. Lloyd-George Is accom- panied by other members of the British cabinet and some hope is held out that an early settlement will be reached.
 Officials of the great krupp gun works at Essen, Germany, are reported to have granted some of the demands of their dissatisfied employees, but it also is re- ported that many have left work. Di- rectly and indirectly about 10000 men are involved and the military authorities have issued warning that drastic meas- ures will be employed. if necessary, to keep the works going at full capacity.
 A second Italian cruiser has fallen vic tim to an Austrian submarine. The Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of squadron of four which bombarded Cattaro, was torpedoed and sent to the bottom. The cruiser sank within 10 minutes, but most of the crew were saved. The other cruiser lost was the Amalfi. torpedoed July in the Adriatic.
 While comparatively quiet prevails along thes western battle front the French re. port that considerable losses were in flicted on the Germans when the French repulsed strong attacks on the heights of the Mouse. A violent cannonade neal Souchez, the bombardment of Arras and fighting with bombs and petards in the Argonne constituted virtually all of the fighting that took place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Concordia Ball Tomorrow

A grand midsummer night ball will be given tomorrow under the auspices of the Concordia Beneficial society at the hall on Avenue F and Tenth street dancing, singing and other features. Refreshments will be served. The SO ciety is one of the oldest in the city and is noted for It's generous hos ptality and the pleasure afforded by It's affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
.SHRINERS FLOCK TO
 BIG EXPOSITION

San Francisco. July 19.-Members Of the Ancient Arabic Order. Nobles Of the Mystic Shrine. flocked to the Panama Pacific exposition today, where the red fez and brilliant patrol costumes gave color to the throng celebrating Shriners day.
 The Shriners came from Seattle where their annual conclave closed last week. A three days programme of entertain ment and sightseeing here has been ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
MAY FIGHT TORETA|N
 CAME DEPARTMENT.
Henderson Believed to Have Power to Prevent Its
 Abolition
By l.. $. BrTTy

Montgomery, July 19.-(Special. )-Gov-
 ernor Henderson has not yet indicated
 whether or not he will take any action
 towards the retention of the state de partment of game and fish. which was
 abolished by the house on last Saturday.
 Friends of the department believe that , the governor has sufficient power and
 influence in the senate to prevent its
 abolition by that body, but whether or
 not the executive will exert his infiu-
 ence is largely a question of specula-
 ton.
 It is known that the department was abolished by the house cheifly as the
 result of the activities of the head Of the office. John H. Wallace, Jr., in be- half of the present administration. And in this respect. Commissioners Wallace
 declares that he has no apologies t, make.
 If it be crime to aid the cause of a democratic administration. then l am guilty of every sin in the category said Mir Wallace today in discussing his ac. tivities in behalf of Governor Tender son.
 This is believed to be the crux of tho situation. No man in Alabama has la bored more earnestly and more indefati
 gably for the success of Governor Hen
 derson's administration than has MT Wallace. Nor has Mir Wallace attempt ed to conceal his efforts from the pub lie at large.
 Action Arouses Animosity But while MT. Wallace was exertins his ability, his brains and influence to tho end that he might strengthen and aid the cause of a democratic governor. his activities were arousing extreme antag. onism among a large number of the pro hibition faction of the legislature. And they sought revenge.
 The result of this antagonism and per sonal animosity against MT. Wallace was shown in the house last Saturday, wher practically every one of the '.immorta seventy registered vote to drive hin out of office. It cannot be said tha' it was a fight on the department, ere ated by MT. Wallace, and over whicf he presides by the suffrage of the people of the state, but rather that it was q fight against the head of the depart ment
 And now MT. Walaces friends are ask I ing the governor to exert his influence to defeat the measure in the senate. Tn, governor is believed to have a good ma
 1ority in that body and it is agreed bs all familiar with the situation that thu executive should exert what power anc influence he possesses towards the re tention of the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Otis Eugene Heath

Otis Eugene Heath. aged 45 years, died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon at o'clock The deceased is survived by his widow. The remains will be sent to xirdale, Mich, by Johns today at l2:45 for interment.
 The deceased had lived in Birmingham for the last eight years and up until the time of his death was employed by vaiier & Spires Milling company of St. Louis. He had many friends and acquaintances in Birmingham and was highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

1t was found that his skull was frac- tured at the base of the brain.
 Immediately after the boy had fallen from the machine, the man, whose iden- tity is unknown. put on all speed and fled. Officer Foley investigated the case and reported that no one knew why the child was riding on the running board of the car. nor did anyone know who the driver of the car was. The only descrfp tion furnished was that the man driving the car was white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Predicts Race War

Asheville, N. C.. July 19.-Bishop J, w. Bashford of the Methodist Episcopal church. with headquarters in Picking. China, addressing the closing session of the missionary conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, south, today at Lake Junaluska, declared the war be- tween the white and yellow races was in- evitable unless the white race allows na- tions of the east more territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Two Storehouses Burn

Fire of unknown origin destroyed two vacant storehouses on Fortieth street between Fourth and Fifth avenues this morning at 2:10 o'clock. Prompt work on the part of the fire department kept the blaze confined to the two storehouses. It Is thought the fire was of incendiary origin The blaze appeared to be very large from the city and many were led to be- lieve the Avondale cotton mills were on fire The damage was about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Flood Danger Averted

Kansas City July 19.-The weather bu- reau here tonight declared danger from flood was averted. Both the Missouri and Kansas rivers, 1t was said, could carry off waters from the recent heavy rains without further damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
The Two Classes

The late Chales Frohman used to divide The late Chales Frohman useo 10 oivide Americans into two classes-those who dine in evening dress and those who dine in their shirt sleeves.
 "Or, to put 1t better,'' hsr. Frohman would say. 'the two great American classes are, first, those who dress for dinner, and, second, those who undress for dinner.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Boys Skull Fractured
 Tn Alighting From Auto
Walter sumn Aged 1O Riding On Running Board of Machine Driven By Unknown White Man Falls Chauffeur Puts On Speed and Drives Off, Leaving Boy Lying
 In Street

Walter Sumtin, the 10-year-old son of Mrs. E. " Knox. 1929 North Eighteenth street, while riding on the running board of an automobile driven by a white man.
 was thrown violently to the ground as he. attempted to alight last night at ' o'clock The accident occurred at Tenth avenue and Nineteenth street The boy was picked up by several witnesses and rushed to the Hillman hospital, where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
James M. Kfer

The remains of James M. Kifer, aged Fl years, who died at the family residence. Es Sarah avenue, West End, Sunday night. were sent to Harpersville by Johns for interment yesterday. The deceased is survived by his widow and two sons. He was Confederate veteran and was widely krown in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Mrs. Mary E. Crews

The remains of Mrs. Mary E. Crews aged 3s years. who died at the family residence, 1512 North Fifteenth street, yes terday afternon. will be sent to Linevilie by Johns this afternoon for interment The deceased Is survived by her husband. A. |C. Crews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Mrs. w. T. Poole

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. w. T. Poole. aged 5l years, who died at the family residence. S29 Fofty-fourth street, Sunday night. will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in Oak IIill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Frank s. Scott

Frank s. Scott aged 3s years, died Sun day night at local infirmary as result of injuries received in the mines at Ac- mar. The remains of the deceased will
 be sent to Altoona by Johns this morning
 for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were recorded in the office of the probate
 judge: George F. Yessick. Montevallo, to Miss Jennie Louise Agrin. Henry Chambers, Birmingham, to Miss Annie Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Woodmcn in TalIadega

Talladega, July 19-t Special )-Onc hundred and twenty-five uniformed Woodmen of the World from Birming ham lodges, accompanied by the Ladies Circle, participated in the unveiling ceremonies on Sunday in Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
To Study Cereal Culture

Paris, July 19-A Havas dispatch from Berne says the Swiss department of pub lie economy has formed commission of experts to study the culture of cereals for the purpose of creating a monopoly in their importation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Fire Destroys Mills

Aldridge, Tex, July 19.-The mills of the Aldridge Lumber company were de- stroyed and S,000.000 feet of lumber dam aged by fire here today. The loss is estimated at $250.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Die From Heat

New York, July 19.-There were five deaths and scores of prostrations from the heat here today. The temperature did not exceed s7 degrees but the humid ty reached 73.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Cipriano Castro Arrives

St. Thomas, D. w. l.. July 19.--Cipriano Castro. former President of Venezuela, arrived here today from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Transfer of Real Estate

$3oO0-J. H. Waddy and wife to Agnes L. Edwards and w. J. Prowell, Jr., lots
 and 2, block 79. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

The mightiest struggle of the war. in which Austrians and Germans are making their supreme effort, is being waged along the 1oo0-mie Russian front. In Russian Poland the center of the mae- strom is the territory around Warsaw, and from the north and the south the Austro-Germans. under von Hindenburg and Von Mackenzen. are trying to break the Russian defense.
 Grand Duke Nicholas, Russian com mander in chief. has, unofficial reports say. brought up vast numbers of troops to meet the sweep of the Austro-Germans, who. however. have forced the Russian front at several points. In Poland alone it is estimated that several million men are engaged and military critics express the opinion that should the Russians fail to withstand the pressure daily being exerted against Warsaw with greater weight, they are in a position to with draw to the extent of completely evacu- ating Poland.
 Labor troubles are hindering the na- tions at war. The stocks of war muni- tions of Great Britain and France are likely to be considerably curtailed through strike at the Remington Arms and Am munition company at Bridgeport, Conn. South Wales coal miners refuse to meet the wishes of the British government, and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16

DIR. Ogg of Utica was a weekend
visitor in Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. E. r. Crawford of Newark Wis
tied friends in the city Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Blamer and son, Homer,
returned Sunday from three months
visit in San Angelo, Texas.
Mrs. Earl Fulk returned to Newark
Monday, after visit with friends in
the community.
Mr.. Claude Smith of Utica spent
Sunday in the city, the guest of
friends.
Mr.. Andrew Black of Danville sus-
tanned stroke of paralysis Sunday
and is in serious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Carts Of Fulton,
Ohio, are spending several days at
the home of her sister, Mrs. r. w.
Ogg, West iVne street.
Mr.. John limerick of Danville was
removed Monday morning to the Mt.
Vernon hospital, where it may be
necessary to amputate his left foot,
gangrene having set in. On account
of his advanced age, his condition is
alarming.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16
BOWLERS
From Mt. Vernon Successful
At Columbus

The Mt. Vernon bowlers met with
great success in the city tournament
In Columbus Friday and Saturday,
making probably the best showing of
any of the out-of-town aggregations.
Between $50 and $40 in prize money
will fall to them.
Messrs. Harry and Dan Chase, in
the doubles, got poor start the first
game, but came back strong the re-
mainder of the time. Their final
score was 1928 and their position in
18th place.
The five-man team, composed of
Messrs. Harry and Dan Chase, Elmer
Bowman, Russell Roberts, and Edison
Breeze, also made very creditable
showing, scoring 1896 and landing in
tenth place.
The bowlers express great satisfac.
tion with their treatment at the tour.
nament and are high in praise of the
craftsmanship prevailing
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16
GOATS AS FIRE FIGHTERS.
Herd Of 1000 to help Uncle Sam Keep
Fire Breaks Open.

san Francisco.-Give a goat chance
and he makes IA first class fire fighter.
In recognition of his efficiency the
United States forest service announces
that the secretary Of agriculture has
just authorized the free grazing Of
1000 goats In the national reserves Of
California. together with bonus to
their owners for handling them.
Cutting wide trails known as fire
brcnks, across which brush fires can
not lump, Is II standard method of
fire prevention. The trouble Is that
each year there recurs at heavy cost
the problem of cleaning out the trails.
Turn loose II herd of hungry goats
and n goat is always hnngry-and they
soon will crop the underground short
and "le:na
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16
MUCH PRAISE
For Dr.. Eastman In Being 4 Big
Booster For The nj. Vernon Team

As an aftermath to the basketball
struggle at Delaware Saturday, local
rooters fee! much indebted to DR.. N.
X. Eastman for his very active work
in boosting the team and making a
large attendance at the tournament
possible.
1t was DR.. Eastman who originally
suggested special train. When per
sonal solicitation among high school
students and citizens failed to pro.
duce 100 people who would guarantee
to go ON the special, DR.. Eastman pre-
sented the proposition to number
of business men, members of the Cit
liens Association, and induced 20 OF
them to unite with him in making uI
any deficit that might accrue in run
ming special train.
The vast amount of difference II
made to the team to have large
crowd of rooters squirting them on
can only be appreciated by those who
were present at Delaware and heard
the mammoth roofing section of Del
aware high in action.
To DR.. Eastman then, both high
school and interested citizens unite
in giving thanks and praise for his eff
forts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16
LIVE STOCK AND GRAIN
EAST BUFFALO, Mare,


Cattle--Prime steers. IS 1909; shipping.
$SpS 50. butchers. 81 5Odp7 so; heifers.
1905; cows. si@7; bulls, "a 60@7 25;
calves, SOIL.
Hogs Heavy. 81 25@7 40. mixed. 81 so
az IS; Workers. 81 656r7 20, pigs. 81 SO;
roughs, 50 35dpG 50; stays. 81 h00e5 50
Sheep and inmhs-Ncarlings- $6d9 50.
wethcrs, SS 25mS 80; ewes. $i6O7 IS; mix
ed sheep, 81 1905; lambs. Sc 5O@lO S5.
CHICAGO, March is.
Cattle steers. s. 70dnS rs; west
ern. S5@7 80; COWS and heifers. SO 300
90: calves, 50 25cp9 10.
tIogs--Light SO 60GpG 92h: mixed, So 60
G6 Of; heavy. SO 3O@6 s2h; rough. So 80
U6 45 pigs, Sc 5o@6 80
Sheep and Lambs--Sheep, $7RS 10;
yearllngs. 81 7S@s 80; lambs, 81 65@l0,
CLEVELAND, March It,
Cattle-Choice fat steers, 81 26p7 so;
heifers. So 2hdG rs; bulls. s6@G 75; COWS,
S56p5 76; calves, $S0S 70,
Hogs--Yorkers. light Workers. and me-
diums. 81 25; heavies, 81 60; pigs. IS 80;
roughs, IS rs; stays. s. rs.
sheep and Lambs Sheep. S506 o.:
lambs $7@1 80.
CINCINNATI. March is.
Cattle--steers. IS 1907 so. hcifers. $50
Z so: cows IS b0@6 %; calves. $500.
Hogs - Packers and butchers. 81 $50
Z so; common to choice, IS 5000 rs; pigs
and lights. IS 75do $50; stays, 81 6oQ5 So
PITTSBURGH, March is.
Cattle-Top cattle. s. as. top calves
$40 30
lioss- IIeavles. 81 25G7 80: light York.
ers, $; 2s0p7 80; heavy Workers., 81 SOP
Z 80; piss, N@7 10.
Sheep and Lambs Top sheep. sS top
lambs. $40
BOSTON, March is.
Wool Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA neeoes
Delaino washed, 36@3,c; fine unmer-
ehantablc 32@s3c. half blood combihs,
SGci delaino unwashed. 3lM@32c; fine un-
washed. 2sm2sc.
TOLEDO, Mana 10,
Wheat. 81 IS; corn. 75A Qg1eMc; oats.
saa geese; clover seed. ss 70.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-16
CHESS IS NOT so SLOW.
Fifteen Moves an Hour 10 the Rufs In
Championship Games.

What Is the average length OF time
that u chess player In an international
championship contest takes to mover
Among mere human players there
are many traditions of how these peers
Of the game scorn to make a move In
less than an hour; nay, more, how they
consume whole evenings and often
times days In single move. Such
tales are rife In rural chess circles.
Now, in hard fact, these superplay-
ers move more rapidly than the ev-
eryday expert. The common limit In
International championship matches Is
fifteen moves an hour; a player failing
to get within this limit loses the game
no matter how commanding his posi-
ton; an average of four minutes to the
move Is considered ample time. In
deed, when Capablanca challenged
Lasker for the worlds championship
be was held to be justified in refusing
Lasker's condition that the limit be
heightened to twelve moves an hour.
In championship games chess clock
Ii always used. This has two dials,
each dial controlled by a plunger. I'm
mediately after black has moved white
strikes his plunger, which starts the
hands ON his dial recording time. At
the instant he moves he strikes his
plunger again. halting the mechanism.
Black then strikes the plunger Of his
dial, starting his clock in turn. The
dials thus record the net time each
consumes In moving.
OF course in practical play the con
testant gets more than the four min
utes. The first eight or ten moves are
almost always book plays. made In less
than minute each. This allows much
time as credit on later moves. Far
thermore, even when his opponent is
moving, player studies his own next
move, based on the probable move Of
his opponent. But the day long or
even the hour long move exists only In
the Imagination Of the village cham
pion - Washington Post.