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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
MARX OPTIMISTIC ON. RETURN FROM EAST.
Says American Securities Are Being Largely Pur-
 chased by Europeans

Otto Mark head of Otto Mark X Co, has returned from a stay of 10 days in New York Since the war started in Eu- rope last fall he has made several trips to the metropolis and upon each succeed ing one has been more and more ophmls- tic over the business conditions. How ever, this latest trip has made him Just as hopeful of the situation as he has ever been since 19o7 MT. Marx said yesterday that stream of European money was pouring into this country, and that Amer ican securities were being purchased by European firms with briskness which in- dicates an abiding faith in the value ana safety of securities in this country. Mir. Marx said that he believed the danger mark had been passed, and that this fall would witness a very noticeable reNiNai of business conditions
 'Conditions are very much better, saio Mir Marx yesterday. 'The market IS or A better tone, and sales are being made with A regularity and at prices that denote a revival oi business. l believe that the larger financial houses in New York are more optimistic now than ever, and per sena1ly I think business is going forward without hesitation. Birmingham Is at tracfing wide attention on account of the wonderful condition here. The announce ments made recently of nearly Suo,Voo worth of smaller plants emphasizes that Birmingham continues in good shape ana that the manufacturers have faith In tnls district as place for wider operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
ID RESUME PROBE
 OF DISASTER TODAY
WeatherIy Says the Com mission Is In No Hurry
 To Complete Work

That the probe of the disaster of last Wednesday, which Is now going on at the instigation of the commissioners will not be completed until sometime tomor- row, is the opinion of Commissioner James Weatherly. We are in no hurry to complete the task we have laid before us. We are determined to look very care fully and thoroughly into this grave mat ter, and if possible go to the bottom of it. I have no idea how many more wit nesses we vii. examine quite number of additional witnesses were summoned before the probe committee Saturday aft ernoon
 Each of these will have an opportunity to tell all they know of the probable cause of the disaster. We are anxious to let each and every citizen who has any authentic information take the stand and tel, Us all about 1t. As to what con- clusion We will arrive at l cannot say. That would be like a judge giving his opinion before he had heard all the evil who was to blame for the calamity first, then we will be in position to give out some definite statement. At the present time I have nothing more to say
 great deal of interest has been mani fested in the probe, and the citizens of Birmingham are anxious to know exactly how and why the accident occurred. The investigation will be continued this morn- ing at 5:3o at the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
TOUCHING TRIBUTE
 TOLATE DR. HAM|L[
Negroes of City Honor His Memory at the Sixteenth
 Street Church

A touching tribute to the memory of great man was the memorial serv- lees held yesterday afternoon at tie sixteenth Street Baptist church by the colored citizens of the Birmingham dis trict in token of their esteem for tic fate Dr. H. N Hamill There were about 100 white friends of pr. HamIn present. also Mrs Hamill and son Tho church was profusely decorated with wild flowers and plants that the d. ceased loved. A large choir composed Of excellent voices sang the favorite hymns of nm whose memory tho con- sregation had assembled to do hon or
 Mrs. Hamll was deeply touched by the services and at the singing of tic solo, When the Bridegroom Comes, ,, by J. K. Moore broke down complete ly. She was again moved to tears when she was unanimously elected nl place of her lamented husband as dean Of the Bible Training school for col 'Ied people of Birmingham.
 Nearly every colored preacher of prominence in the city was on the res- trum as well as several white Sunday school workers. The entire service was conducted with dignity and .many a fine personal tribute to the Wort n and influence of Dr. Hamll was paid by the several speakers. The feature of he programme was a life sketch O. .)r Hamill by Ada Berry. The pro- .srammo was particularly well select cd and gave every evidence of sincere and affectionate regard in which the deceased WAS held by the colored peo- pie who came under his influence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26

ing had been done by Joe Canto and that the weapon used had been shot gun. Canto lived with his brother-in- law who. in a statement to Mr De- Jarnette. said that the dead man had approached the house and had asked for something to eat. The Italians were not able 10 understand him very well, as he did not speak very good Eng fish. 1t was said. The dead man told Canto, 1t is alleged, that unless he was given something to eat he would burn Cantos house. The Italians claim that to back up his threats he displayed a can of kerosene and some kindlirS. When this threat was made 1t is al- lged that Canto hurriedly entered the house. seized a shotgun and fired at the man. killing him instantly
 Canto then took to the woods and has not been seen since, although of- fcers made thorough search of the vicinity.
 q do not for a moment credit the statement of the Italians" said Deputy DeIarnette on his return to Birmins- ham last night "The flaw in the IT statement is that the man had no ker- osenc I examined the can which they said he displayed as containing the fuel and it had had nothing in it bat coffee There was no wood about him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
WILL GIVE TEA AT
 NEWSPAPER CLUB
Montevallo Alumnae Raising Funds to Equip Model Alumnae Home
 at School-Programme

The Birmingham chapter of alumnae of the Alabama Girls Technical institute at Montevallo will give a musical and tea at the Newspaper club next Saturday for the purpose of raising funds for the equip ping of the slumnae model home at Mon tevallo. This Is one of series of en- tertainments that have been given by the association. So far 800 has been raised and members of the local association hope to increase the subscription to s400 be- fore commencement.
 An attractive musical programme will be rendered including selections by Adolph Dahm-Petersen, Miss Fannie Mae Poyn- ter and Mrs Thomson. The hours of the musical arc from 3:30 until 5:3O o'clock
 Tickets will be placed on sale Tuesday at Ncwsome's. the Y. w. c. A. tea room. Hagan- Dunlap and Norton's. All former students of Montevallo are urged to att tend and the public generally is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26

shot to d eth while pleading for food.
 This was + fate of a man believed to be AugusI Bruss of AntiEo, Wis. He was kflleI yesterday afternoon nt ; o'clock sbod two miles above Boyles near Glas, d3ry on the Mount Pinson road. Deputy Eheriffs are seeking Joe canto. an It3ian. on the charge of shooting srusA
 News ofthe fhooting was telephoned 10 BirminEhani few minutes after it occurred and Deputy sheriffs J P. DeJarnett. anb Jack Brown went te tho seen . Investigate.
 Who arrived at the place whe i rg occurred a horrible sta ae t4 ir eres. Bruss was iy Es fiunf e. 0mall cottage oc-
 aaied hy italsns The top of his head asa heei completely blewn away and IS hrhis wefc c9aiHs all over the sround. Eeae hia vas an old tomato can and two small pieces of board. ; iargl croea alians was gathered aroola tha had awaiting the arrival of slf rrs H3d considerable excite aaat
 n or were told that the kill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26


 large crowd assembled and joined in paying tribute to the honored dead Hardee, was in charge.
 Dr. J. W. Johnson. pastor of the First Methodist church, opened the exercises with prayer. Captain Yancey made a short address on Memorial Day. Mss Molle Beck Jenkins recited a beauti- ful and singularly appropriate poem, "The Call of Lee The oration was made by Gen Fred s. Ferguson, Who in the course of his eloquent and ra- triotic address, Memorial Day, gave glowing tribute to the Daughters of the Confederacy and the work they had done to perpetuate the memory of the Confederate soldier.
 Six crosses of honor were bestowed by Mrs. S. H. Gardner, president of Pelham chapter, and Mrs. George Hughes, recorder of the crosses. Mrs. Gardner expressed the thanks and aT- prcciation of the daughters for the large quantity of flowers donated by the several florists of tss- ps-.--i---yi.n mn district. At the close of the exercises | the customary salute was fired by a detachment of national guardsmeD and
 "tapsa was sounded. The decoration of the graves followed and loving hands laid floral tributes on Confeder-
 ate and Federal grfve alike.
 | Yesterday afternoon Camp Wilcox leld it's memorial exercises at the Clark & Jones hall on Third ayenre, vhich was suitably decorated and an anbropriate and fitting programme was ebdered. The exercises were held un- d4r the auspices of Avondale chapter
 Daughters of the 6pnfederacy, and a
 aree crowd was in inIattendance. Dr. R. fl Cunningham WIS the orator of the
 sav and made spendid address. Capt. John G. smith, commander or tfe baron smoke on FThe Nations Dead,' Hpaying Deartfet tribute to those who had laid down heir lives in defense , of their nrinciplA The exercises were
 ,ened by the hging of My coun- s Iris of Ind" in which the au- diepcf joined. Ptyer by pr. J. 5. Fos-
 tse s~ of te First Presbyterian
 cn,,fh weds'The Holy City was
 a,,ner,ig reader5 by owen Gillespy.
 T..osees f earo1Sere bestowed on six ,,eesrars col There's a Beauti-
 ,n, l.and on lii IS sweetly sung i1,v NTrs N $ F'a rer After the sing sisv If aNesrsr ' God 10 Thee" by 'sssSha audience, taedietio. was pro- i I. f.o,,nca.l bv ,,he in IL A. wright.
 Asst the concl on. of the xercises
 wo cSsornpaittaes1 , each ware ken to the Flmwoou nd WcodiaNn ceaic- cries ar,.ss derosed with a pro iti0n of flowers evors old soldier aeeYa. the Federal as well az the Ca fe1er- ste The daughters Of Avo1daie eliap- ter iesire to hank all tbpse waq so literally donated ne Flowers to pla;e on l.4e graves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Make Your Plans Now

To spend your summer outing in the cool north woods and lake region of Wisconsin, Minnesota and northern Michigan. the finest fishing waters In the world. on the sportsman's para disc.
 Only one comfortable nights ride from Chicago via tho Chicago and railway.
 Let us plan an attractive vacation trip for you and send you free illus trated booklets giving complete list of resorts with rates. detailed maps fish and game laws and furnish in- train schedules. sleeping cor reserva- tiors. etc. Call on or address. E. c. Bush. T. A.. Brown Marx building. Bir- mingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
JAMES MITCHELL
 RETURNS aa.

After several d8ys' Inspection in tns Birmingham d.strict, James AIitcnell of Sperling & Co., head of the Ala bama Power compapy has returned to New York. He NH ne there several days befcre returning to biImnshaid when he will be accompanied by ses oral of the bondholders and others in- terested in the water power develop ments in this section. MT. Mitchell in- dicated his qualification over local business conditions and said Birming- ham was apparently i'll better shape than any city of its size in this coun- try. MT. Mitchell intimated very point edly before he left that upon his rs- turn to Birmingham within 10 days or two weeks he would be able to make an announcement of further expansion in this section which would be of wide interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
HAS OWN IDEAS ON FINANCIAL PROBLEM CranfOrd Gives Out Letter : to Weakley-Urges Tax
 Equalization

Capt Jack Cranford of Jasper who spent yesterday in Birmingham, has his own ideas as to how the financial prob lens of the state could be solved. He expresses thoso ideas in the following letter, written by him some days ago to John E. Weakey, chairman of the leg islative recess committee on finance and taxation:
 Every thoughtful student of conditions understands the state must raise more revenues or reduce it's operating expenses. My observation is that the corporations and representative taxpayers are disposed to be fair with regard to assessments pro yided they are assured that all are bear ing a proper share of the burden, there fore the paramount issue is equalization. One of the most importaont changes, to my mind, is the repeal of section 36-A of the revenue bill of 1911, which provides that the tax value shall be 60 per cent of the real value. This provision might have been right and meritorious at the time it was made. but fl should now be re- pesled. and | think if the recent session of the legislature had repealed this section of the revenue law even Birmingham could have gotten along very nicely with out a bond issue.
 Another thing I want to bring to your attention Is what is known as the Motion law. recurring the state and county col lector 10 collect the taxes for the various municipalities in his county. When MT. Motion introduced this bill as state mea sure at the meeting of the legislature in 1911. I favored it, and after he found 1t necessary to make it local and only ap- ply to Jefferson county I assisted him in it's passage. You of course know whether or not it is working well in Jeff ferson county. In my opinion general law. pa tterned after the Jefferson county Inv would be of great benefit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
SOLDIERS GRAVES DECORATED AND
 EXERCISES HELD
Beautiful Floral Offering Placed On Last Resting Places of Both Federals
 and COnfederates

The grave of every old soldier in the cemeteries of the city, whether he wore the Confederate gray or the Fed eral blue, was profusely decorated with beautiful flowers by the Daughters cf the Confederacy following the me- morial exercises held yesterday. Cam Hardee held its exercises at Oak Tf,si cemetery under the auspices of
 ham, Yaneey and Pettus- -Rodep phao- ters, Daughters of the Confe6f c h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
MISS NELLIE DEV|NE: IS OUT OF DANGER All Those Injured In Disas- ter of Last Week Are D0-
 ing Excellently

Friends Of Miss Nellie Devne. a51t Eighth avenue north. who was badly injured in the disaster at the Ham Shoe company building, will be glad to learn that pr. M. A. Copeland, the attending physician, has pronounced her out of danger and stated that she will be absolutely normal in a few weeks.
 Miss Devine had considerable trou- lle with a wound on her foot" said pr Copeland last night "and it was feared for time that blood poisoning might result. However. the infection has been overcome and Miss Device is progressing nicely. She is still troa- bled with pain in her foot which may be due to some damage to the hone. have advised her to nave an X-ray picture made and ascertain ex- actly what is the trouble When this is reached Miss Devine will be en- tiroly recovered. Her nervous condl- tion is excellent and she will be nor nal again in few weeks"
 The two other victims who were se- fiously injured are progressing nice ly. At Talley's infirmary 1t was stated that James K. Shook was out of dan ger unless unexpected complications set in. Mir. Shook furnished a most remarkable case. Although both his legs were crushed his back was strained and he was injured internally, hc rever lost consciousness and has made fight for his life that has attracted tho admiration of the attendant nurses and physicians.
 at the Hillman hospital, where Miss Marie Dedman was taken, 1t was stated that she was out of danger She has not becn told of the death of her sis ter, Miss Matte Lou Dedman, as yet but that sad duty will be performed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
LAUNDRY MEN ARE
 HERE FOR MEETING Tri-State Association Con- venes at Tutwiler Today. Banquet Tonight

On practically every train enterin, Blr- minsham yesterday were member s he Tri-State Launderers' associatiou fer sae tennual meeting of that associsliou which l will convene this morning st i0 ozlock Practically all of the ofiaera haTe Preached the city. and b. she girns preslz dent Bancroft convene Aa mestinE ths morning over 100 members ef the assesia- tion will be present The session of fa association will | hold ass.he Elt4 hotel. which pls hss asen seieut headquarters saf Che meaahee
 The address of welcome NIL a.,..5s....s on behalf Of ta4 city 'f* ,...,..an James veethesIa rt
 priate. at rs f and Eso., .s.. 5n fssssasae t=neroft wss s eeF 1g 'hs assa dtion. It
 ls,,,. ssstes day lhai gas members .. faeFssa w.la reat expect
 ae hanapei Nhieh viii be served ~ {, len.bers tcileh at the Birming- 4.smaJ Jawepaper clgo. Secretary w. A
 {on af tho cub and others have l.. king out a programme for the ,et, and t is stated that quite a ery interesting features will be pro- M for by the laundrymen and theii Atrfl
 rs
 ,esng will conclude tomorrow
 4fter the following official pro-
 ne has cen carried out:
 -sday. s.se a. m.-Convention called to M zt hy the president. J. H. Bancroft, ! fsf- .oblle. Invocation, the Rev. J. W. q ,.s..-.on. pastor First Methodist church. & sl,1rtsn,, Aadress of welcome James ID ,frfs- VI esponse s address of welcome, E .f.,,.,nith New orleans, La. Reading as of m eus meeting. Announce ~ nf cosaniltees on membership
 en6 1esa icns. Report of presi
 ser,ri ef 1tive committee Re
 ssesNsho smittees. Report O
 pSfart treasurer. Consid .s1z3 of .osa,f..1fic4 ons.
 Ax 70 b n. Economy" by G
 r.r. Mobile tolution in Busi
 sa,,..a ', t,y Percy w. Brewer, Bir
 ,.Isaundrv Lien Law" b,
 pIinn. AIr cunningham 9Th p.sf,,ss aAd snadows f the Laundr e4 eao pisa Chicago Il M sstesa oy George [ Banquet ' Nsw, pap club. A -, ss, by J. 1
 iii l.. N. f Wash" b s .non,s ~ " tl, Q. .'Col .al.n wenzei Tuesta1 . commit 'o.1ss = : Report "i.'tss special D.
 New busi lea s4Etif - :. tion of place fur - tion of new of2ies.
 2:30 D. m. 4in tn,
 Steel corpoi siott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
CHAUTAUQUA NOT TO
 BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY
Programmes Will Not Be Presented But Win Remain Another Day.
 To Cost Twenty Thousand

The announcement has been made by the mana cement of the Redpath chautar- qua that there will be no Sunday pro- gramne this year on the big seven-day circuit. which extends from Jacksonville. Frs., to Wauhegan, III. This innovation. 1t is said. will cost more than $20,0Oo. The tent will remain eight days in each place. but will be open to the public only seven days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer April 25.-(Special.) )-Chief of Police T. B. Wallace is contemplating several changes in the police force or this city and today Detectives Ellis Houston and R. NJ Childress were changed to patrolmen and were placed on beats. while Patrolmen William c, Steele and J. Carl Goodwin will take the places on the detective force vacated by MT. Houston and Mr Childress. A number of other changes are expected within few days.
 The entertainment given last night at the school auditorium at Feeders was a success in every way. There were number of tableaux. among which were the camp scene by the Boy Scouts; a scene in the woods by the Camp Fire girls. Other events on the programme were several songs by George Hulse and the highland fling by Miss Nora Belle Patton and Emily Kitto. The songs by Homer White, with sextet com posed of L. Z Jones, Earl Dulaney, Chester Whited, Tom Haines, George Hulsey and Jack Grimes were much en- joyed and several encores were called for This was followed by The Old Maids Convention" which proved very humorous Among the girls taking part in this were Miss Edna Fitzpatrick Miss Nj abel Russell Miss Flora Russell, Miss Mamie Bell, Miss Josie Jones, Miss Daisy Hayes. Next came several comic songs by Homer and Chester Whited and the programme was concluded with or chestra comique.
 The following announcement will be of interest in Bessemer: MT. and Mrs J. M Barrett announce the engage ment and approaching marriage of their daughter Esther Louise Barrett, to MT Malcolm Marion Argo, the wedding to take place in June" Miss Barrett was reared in this city. where she has host of friends. and is at present teacher in the Bessemer High school, while Mr. Argo is a young business man holding a responsible position with the Wood ward Iron company at Woodward.
 Annie Waller and Bob Pratt, both ne rroes, were arrested today by Detec- tives Maddox and Ross and were lodged in the city jail. It Is alleged that the woman in some way got hold of card notifying Mamie Poole, another negro that there was a money order at the postoffice for her, and she in company with Pratt came to the Bessemer post office, where the man identified the Waller woman as Mamie Poole. The money order was for $7 and was paid Later Mamie Poole came to the post office for the money and the mistake was discovered and reported to police headquarters. Both negroes will be given Q hearing before Judge l. A. Lewis in recorders court tomorrow morning.
 Tho different bands of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will hold a regular meeting Monday afternoon at o'clock at the homes of the respective members. All members are urged to be present as several mat ters of importance will be discussed.
 There will be general meeting of the Pastors' Helpers of the First Meth odist church Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the bassment of the church. and all members arc requested to meet promptly a several important matters will como before the body.
 The local chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold an im- portant meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the public library, at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Ben Hur Banquet

The Ben Hur banquet under the aus plces of Birmingham court No. l, Tribe of Ben Hur. will be held at the Hotel Hulman Wednesday, April 2S, commencing promptly at s o'clock. Among the not ahles who will be present are Dr. J. F.. Davidson supreme medical examiner. and J. A. Wallace, state manager. A num- Der of toasts will be responded to by prominent members of the order The af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
AMUSEME.NTs
At the Lyric

MT. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry will head line a vaudeville bill of great merit at the Lyric this week. commencing with 8 matinee this afternoon and two large audiences tonight-society night. Gene vieve Warner, the harp virtuoso; Eddie Emerson and Jerry Baldwin, the merry juggling comedians; Smith and Kauf- man in After a. m." and the Bound ing Pattersons complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Lady Maccahees Reviews

Hives of the Ladies of the Maccahecs wi,l meet next week as follows: Wylan. Monday afternoon; Lady Croy hive. No. :. will entertain the visiting committee Tuesday afternoon and put on the second degree; Harmony hive, No. 9. will give a parcel post party "Wednesday after noon in Macca bee temple at 2:3o sharp. and every one Is Invited. A fine pro gramme has been arranged. Brighton hive will have special review Thursday afternoon at D. m. sharp and every mem- Der Is urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Moodmen of the World

The committee headed by Dr. H. A. El- kourie, having in charge the arrange ments for the big class initiation of aao new members met yesterday and made preliminary plans for the coming event. It is proposed to get the class from tho several camps of the district, and in- iliate them all at one time. The affair will he held at the Jefferson theatre. and many of the higher officials of the order are expected to be present. The meeting will be held early in May and full an- nouncements will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Son of Minister Killed

London. April 25.-(4:sS D. m.)--Reuter's . Havre correspondent reports that raul RenlSn, eldest son of the Belgian minis ter of the colonies. J. RenlSin. was killed in action near Dixmudc. Belgium. Thurs day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-26
Inckie Tent Maccahecs

There will be work in the third de- gree at the meeting of Iuekie tent, No. ,. Knights of the Maccahees to be held tomorrow at the Maccabee temple. Com mander c. T. Seaton will preside, on Friday evening the degree team will ex- emplify the third degree for Vulcan tent.