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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
LINER LEAVES
 FOR LIVERPOOL

New York, June 1.-The American line] Philadelphia will leave here tomorrow foI Liverpool on schedule time. regardless ol whether the company reaches an agree1 ment with it's engineers over their del mands for 100 per cent wage increase P. A. S. Franklin, vice president of th@ International Mercantile Marine company owners of line, announced today. Mr Franklin said a full complement of mer would be ready to take charge of thd engine department.
 It was said tonight that 19 junior engi1 neers had signed articles and that thd demands of the senior engineers still werd being discussed. Representatives of thd line and the engineers were in confer ence most of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
GERMANS REPORTED
 LOSING HEAVILY

Amsterdam, June 4.-(via London, June ,. 2:15 a. m)--The Telegraaf's Brugesi Belguim correspondent reports that there has been heavy fighting on the road from Menin to Ypres with severe German losses The allies, 1t is said. repulsed all attacks Hospitals at Courtrai, Roulers and Thourout are filled with newly wounded men and long conveys of wounded are coming from the Yser line to Bruges, according to the correspondent
 The Dutch newspapers declare that Bur- somaster Max of Brussels who has been interned for seven months in the Glatz (Germany) fortress has developed acute tuberculosis The newspapers assert tha. efforts to obtain his release have been vetoed by General Von Bissing, the Ger man governor general in Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
What Our Visitors Are Doing
 At Home And In the City
By MRS. J. B. REID

The summer weather has not interfered with out-of-town shoppers, especially those who run into the city for day. The principal towns represented among the shoppers this week were Montevallo, Auburn. Yolande. Reform, Gadsden, Tus- caloosa, Childersburg. Pell City, We tumpka, Demopolis. Pineapple, Russell vile, Hayleyville, Columbiana, Decatur. Jasper, Talladega, Dadeville, Anniston, Clayton, Fort Payne. Scottsboro, Col linsvile Guntersvil, Columbus and Tu- pelo Miss. and Carrollton, Ga.
 From these towns come many interest ing people and they all have friends in the city who seemed to have made their visits pleasant. They. with few excep- tons, are we'll pleased with everything they have purchased and seen Among this recent number there have been sev- eral brides, and their rebate books indi- cate they have bought their housefurnish- ings and are returning to their new homes full of vigor and interest in the making of them.
 Many people ride in their machines to the city for q day-and one lady said. This is ideal, wren one tires of shop ping they can r1de around the city ana rest while doing so: then return to their errands feeling very much refreshed
 The roof gardens seem to be an attrac- ton to visitors. "A bird s-eye view of Birmingham Is something worth talking about" said a man as he peeped from a window in the fifth story of this build ing, and then he recalled the time when he was here before there was city, and what a mistake he had made in his but bad 1saar aad Ia ta and was very well satisfied at his home and with business elsewhere.
 One very interesting part of being in a position to meet these visitors is the meeting of many of the sons and daughters, even grandchildren, of for-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
ALABAMA GRAPHITE
 COMPANY IS SOLD

Ashland, June 4.-(Special,) ,)-One of the most important deals in Ashland and Clay county lately was the sale during the week of the Alabama Graphite con- pany by 1. J. Griesemer, A. A. Northen and associates to W. B. Ladd for a consid- eration of s65,0oo.
 MT. Ladd has until recently been en- gagged in the coal mining industry near RiGdles Mill, Mir. Ladd has a strong financial backing and will continue the operation of the mine without interrup- ton.
 Mir. Griesemer, who Is retiring from the management of the company, has been 1, charge since it was launched in 1911, and has made it phenomenal success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
JOHNSON WRITES ON
 COMMERCIAL COURSE

There never was a more opportune time than the present to take up the study of Latin-A American commerce. de- clares President Crawford Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce in letter sent out yesterday to all members in refer ence to the Spanish-American course ill commercial study, which are to he given the board of education, beginning Monday The letter follows:
 NISH-AMERICAN COURSES "You will be interested in the enclosed pamphlet, descriptive of Spanish-Ameri- can courses. which will be made available for the business men of Birmingham. "There never was a more opportune tune than the present to take up the study of Latin-American commerce.
 "We are on the verge of a new era in business in this country, and those firm 5 and individuals that are qualified will reap the greatest benefit.
 There is no more important subject be- fore the American people today than South America, so from an educational standpoint alone this course will be high ly beneficial.
 sThe classes will be organized Monday June T. 1915. at 12 noon, in the audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce. Att tend the first meeting and take up active ly this most important study. Cordially yours CRAWFORD JOHNSON,
 "President."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05

mer schoolmates. In several instances this has been the means of exchanging letters after nearly 40 years. This is peeping way back wonder, never theless it is true and very pleasant The world loves friends and needs them-and any medium that presents the opportunity to meet people pleas antly is very worth while. Besides the social side of this, the business is very important We find out the corners of the state that are flush and those that talk poor-and we learn the far mer is better off now than for a long time--he is planting a living and rais- ing his stock from his own grain and pastures Women do not all talk style and fashion-these women from the small towns are prosperous and maybe moreso because they are resourceful. They have q surplus of poultry, eggs and butter and many find it good idea to save these small incomes for some indulgence-they might other wise feel as extravagant
 A young woman showed me beau tiful cameo pin she had just bought; one she had wanted a long time, and she says every time I look at 1t l im- agine I hear hen cackle, l saved my egg money and bought it."
 The poultry yard is a great source of revenue to the home--every egg can find purchaser. never less than 20 cents in the city a dozen and they are used as meat in many homes. espe- cially at breakfast. We asked one lady who declares she Is a 'chicken ficnd, what breed she raised. "Oh," she said, "the same old dunghill that scratches to get fat and feeds cheaply and lays more regularly. The big chickens are lazy and we do not get near so many eggs. My neighbor has game cocks and wi C.arnanyb So. while they shop in the city they leave great impression of the pleasures of their own home and few leave without cordial request to "come and see us." A hospitality that was born and bred in our practical folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
PRUITT NAMED TO
 SUCCEED LONG

Montgomery, June -(Special-Wal- lace P. Pruitt of Chatom was yester- day appointed probate judge of Wash ington county to succeed the late Judge D. J. Long. Mir Pruitt was just en- tering the office of Governor Hender- son to file his personal application for the vacancy when he was shown a tel egram in which the governor was pre- pairing in which he announced the ap- pointment of the Chatom man. MT.
 Pruitt was highly recommended for the position and had the indorsma of many leading citizens of the coun- ty. He was an ardent supporter to Governor Henderson in the primaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Montgomery County Has Least of the
 States Illiteracy

Montgomery June 4.-tSpecial )-Mont- gomery county has the lowest percentage of native white illiteracy of any county in the state, according to official figures made public yesterday by w. F Feagin. state superintendent of education. Mont gomery's percentage is 1.7 per cent and this is followed by Sumter with IS and Dallas with 2.4 per cent. Jefferson county IS eighth in the Est with 3.6 per cent Mo- bile is fifth in the list with 80 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
BOARD OF CONTROL FOR OLD SOLDIERS
 HOME IS NAMED

Montgomery, May 4.-(Special)-Gov- ernor Henderson yesterday appointed John H. Heaeock of Talladega and T. H. Stephens of Keener as members of the board of control of the Alabama Home for Confederate soldiers at Mountain Creek. MT. Heacock succeeds H. c. Rey- nolds of Montevallo as member of the board from the Four> district MT Stephens succeeds l.. E. Stone of Farriil as member of the board from the Seventh district. Commission were issued yester- day to the new officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Terry Given Sentence

Dothan, June 3-(Special.)- Peyton Terry, a well known Houston county farmer, convicted in Houston county cir cult court on a charge of manslaugh hter in the first degree and given a five-year sentence in connection with the killing of Dan Yelverton, another farmer, has been granted a new trial by the state supreme court. The case will probably be heard at the fall term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
CARRANZA TO SEND FRIENDLY REPLY TO
 WILSON'S WARNING
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in territory under their observation. These reports will facilitate the wort, of the American Red Cross in reiiev- ing MeXicos starving civilian popula- tion and at the same time aid the gov ernment in developing the next step in its policy toward the contending uili- tary elements
 Steps already taken by Red Cross of cials were approved at a meeting of the executive committee of the so- ciety today, and it was decided to send S. P. Morris, acting national director. to Mexico City to direct relief work there and as far IS possible to super wise the society's activities in central Mexico. According to present plans, Morris will sail from New fork for Vera Cruz Thursday
 Work on the border will be directe by Brigadler General Devol, general manager of the Red Cross, who ex- poets to leave for Texas in a day or two. Secretary Garrison today ordered that army warehouses with their facil- 1ties sOr loading and unloading be placed at the disposal of Red Cross agents who are assent bling food sent to the border for transportation into the interior of Mexico
 Reports from Mexico City today told of the movement of the Americans and other foreigners from the capital by horseback and automobile to points where they could take trains for Vera Cruz. So far the Brazilian minister has not arranged for the proposed special train to take 150 or more Americans to the east coast.
 Details of fighting around Silao. -tsafn n forces Wednesday, continued to reach the Villa agency during the day 1t is believed that a decisive engagement probably is being fought now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
GERMANY REGRETS GULFLIGHT INCIDENT AND IS READY TO PAY
 DAMAGE SUSTAINED
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cate to the German government the ma terial which was submitted for judgment in order that with this as a basis further position can be taken in the matter.
 The undersigned leaves it to the am Lassado to bring the foregoing to the inn mediate attention of his government, anl takes this opportunity to renew to him the assurance of his most distinguished con sidera tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Orpanist at First Methodist

C. R. Hartzell has accepted the position of organist and choirmaster at the First Methodist church in the place of Mrs. Corrie Handley Rice, resigned. MT. Hart yell is one of the best known musicians in Birmingham. He has filled several church positions, but recently he has been the organist at the Trianon theatre. His services at the First Methodist church begin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Children, old and young people. will find one of the cleverest and most amusing acts of the year at the Lyric this week ir Watson's Fer.nyard Circus- with the trained dogs, donkey, pig and rooster,. and all women will enjoy the costumes worn by Lind, the mpersonator. This ,s the last matinee of the season at tho Lyric. and large crowds are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Turks Defending Capital

Petrograd. June 4.-tVia London, 10:40 D. m.)-Almost all of the Turkish heavy artillery at Erzerum and con1 siderable portion of the garrison at that point have been ordered to Con- stantinople, according to the Tifiis cUr1 respondent of the Bourse Gazette. Thd dispatch also states that the best Turk ish troops along the front in the Cau1 casus have been hurriedly transferred to Constantinople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
DANISH STEAMER
 CYRUS TORPEDOED

Stavanger, Norway, June 4.--Cvia Lon don, 7:53 p. m.)-The Danish steamer Cyrus, with cargo of coal from Bruntis- land Scotland for Copenhagen, was tor pedoed yesterday afternoon. The crew were all landed today by a Norwegian steamer at Stavanger. They gay the Cyrus was torpedoed without warning.
 The Cyrus was built in 1910, and was owned in Copenhagen She was s43 feet long and her net tonnage was 1032
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Companies Mustered Out

Indianapolis. June 4.-Adjutant General Bridges of the Indiana National Guard to- day ordered seven companies mustered cut of service in accordance, with orders from the war department. The depart ment directed that the companies be dis solved because they did not reach the proper efficiency standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
TELL HOW RAILROAD
 BECAME |NSOLVENT
System of Financial Opera tions of C., R. 1. & P.
 Looked Into

Washington, June 4.--How the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway com pany was sent into the hands of receivers six weeks ago was described today when the interstate commerce commission re- sumed it's investigation of the road $ financial troubles.
 Roberts Walker of counsel for the Rock Island. declared he prepared the federal court petition asking for receivers and slso framed the companys answer con senting to receivership without formal action by the board of directors. He said a receivership was the only way in which the property could be maintained and that the consent of the roads vice president. which was obtained, was as effective as that of the offer of the board of direc- tors. In this way he added, publicity which might have resulted in injunc- ton proceedings if the board had acted formally was avoided.
 Walker Cross Examined
 Samuel Untermyer, counsel for minority stockholders. cross-examined Walker as to the authority on which he acted. The witness explained that he consulted with William II. Moore. F l.. Hne and T. M. Schumacher of the board of directors. end that they had assured him of the at- titude of others on the board.
 Two directors. Arthur Curtis James of the Phelps Dodge interests, and ogden Mills were examined by the commission. James said the first he knew of the pro- posed receivership was oH April 19. the day before the receiver was appointed. On that day, he said, Schumacher came to his office and reported he had by accident learned at the Rock Island Of fees that application was to be made for 6 receivershp. The witness told of a conference participated in hy himself Schumacher, W. Emlen Roosevelt and ether directors 10 consider the course tc pursue. at which after agreeing that receivership was inevitable they decided not to oppose the move.
 Helped on Loan
 James said he had assisted the road in borrowing $l GOO on March 3l, so as to tide the situation over until new directors were elected. hoping that they might car. ny the company along.
 ogden Mills told of selling 5000 of his 10000 shares of Rock Island for $S6 share on April is. four days before the receivers were appointed
 Artificial conditions in the market created in a perfectly crazy way. showed somebody was pushing the market cp. he said 'and l felt entitled to take ad- vantage of it.
 Didn't you know papers had been pre- pared for a receiver?' inquired Chief Counsel Folk for the commission.
 '1 didn't know any pape.s had been prepared for the appointment but any body with any intelligence knew that con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
American Found Dead

Laredo. Tex. June 4.-An American named Dyer. said to have been clerk in uniteS States Consul General Hannas of flee at Monterey, was found dead on a street of Monterey Tues cay, according 70 a dispatch reaching here tonight. No de- tails were given. Dyer is said to have brother residing in San Antonio, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Crew of Trawler Landed

Lowestoft, England. June 1.-The crew of Lowestoft trawler were landed here today. They say their vessels was stoppe: in the North sea Thursday evening by German submarine. The crew was or dered into the boats after which the traw- Ter was sunk by bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
State Legislator and News paper Reporter Settle Differences in Old-Fash- toned Fisticuff

Montgomery. June 4-(speclai. )-when two gentlemen have difference they set
 le it in gentlemanly manner. Occasion ally. arbitration Is resorted to. sometimes apologies are exchanged, and not infre- euently pngilstic encounter is the re- suit
 The latter method is the approved plan of Hon. J. B. Bonner, senator from Will cox county, and the author of various enti-liquor bills passed at the recent ses- sion of the legislature. Another adherent of the pugilistic school fs Afr. Paul Stevenson, star reporter for the Mont gomery Advertiser--partieula when he is invited to indulge Tn the manly art of self defense
 Therefore, our story. Senator Bonner thinking he had a grievance against Mr Stevenson, today invited that gentleman to fight. Mr. Stevenson. ignorant that any casus bell existed, at first terppor- 1zed, inquiring the reason for the request
 It was a good fight. and it occurred on the tile flooring of the second capitol rotunda while members of the recess committees on judiciary and investigation were busily engaged, in the senate cham Der and in the house of representatives in writing their reports for the legislature
 From the accounts of bystanders, and there were several well known gentlemen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Note Commended

On Board U. s. S. Colorado, San Diego. Cal, June 4.-President Wilson's Mexican message commanded universal commendation from leading Mexicans in the important seaport and railroad terminal of Guaymas, Sonora, ascord . ing to radio advices received today by Admiral Howard aboard his flagship, the cruiser Colorado, in port here
 Other dispatches report a new fac . tion in control of La Paz. Lower Cali fornia. which proclaimed it's neutral ity regarding all forces in the field
 Guaymas. held by Villa forces, was quiet, with the cruisers New Orleans and Cleveland anchored in the har- bor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Medical Examiners Announced

Montgomery, June 4.-tSpecial.) )-Tht state board of medical examiners have announced that the medical examinations this year will be held at the capitol, July 6. and will continue for four days. Al registrations must be turned in by July , These examinations are held twice yearly and notices are sent out to various news rapers of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
LARGE AUDIENCE
 HEARS MISS NET Young Pianist Is Assisted b. MT. Dolejsi and Treble
 Clef Chorus

Notwithstanding the hot weather large audience attended the concert las night in the ballroom of the TutwiIer b. Miss Prudence Neff, piano, assisted b. Robert Dolejsi. violin. and the Treble Gle chorus. Nearly every seat was occupies and among the persons present were man, professional musicians prominent in Sir mingham's cultural activities.
 It was a delightful entertainment. Tni was the programme:
 PART l.
 Liszi- Busoni.. Episode from Lenau's Faus
 The Dance in the Village Tavern
 Values of Mephistopheles
 Prudence NeT
 PART II.
 Sehutt-Stross ........... The Joy of Sprin
 The Treble Clef Club
 PART H.
 MacDo"eii .................... Bre'r Rabbi MdeDo"eii .......,.......... Shadow Dane
 Prudence Neff
 PART ".
 BeethoVen Minute Thay yer-Dolejsi ............. My J.addi 1NoNaceh -....-............ Perpetual Motiol
 Robert Dolejsi r.upihseein .......-.......... Valse-Capr.c Liszt ..-..s........--....... Rakoczy Marcl
 Prudence Neff
 For an encore. Miss Neff played 9Th Jugglers" by Moscowski.
 Both artists-the pianist and ,b, in their best form. Mis-, Neii Ilrst number was full of pro dlgious technic. A Lszt- Busoni ar rangement could not, as a matter n course, be other than difficult. But in, ialr performers skill was more ina equal to all the difficulties. She plave, the Values of MephistopheIes. wifi clarity and fine tone color. The Mcdowell group was one O the most thoroughly enjoyed nuanba, on the programme and in the last nun eer-the Rakoczy march-Nfss Nef quite surpassed herself.
 Mr. Dolejsi revealed act onlv ia 4. perament but broad mus. cfans1siu ar. compelling finish The Beethoven min uet was rendered with graee of feel Ing and charming rhythm. Vii durayJ Zephyr there was exquisit, artistry My Laddie' was all soulful and il ms last programme number-"Perpct ual Motion'-Mr Dolejsi distinguishe, himself by his immense technic an, hls sustained power of delivery. H, provoked tumultuous applause and fo an encore played a quaint little Dutcl folk dance of the sixteenth century The Treble C1ef club sang the .Jo, Of Spring Very beautiful ccmpo sition-with poetic interpretation. .tnr this number was received with enthu siasm; but the chorus was without and for that reason it's sing ing sometimes lacked smoothness. The concert was under the auspice. of the Music Study club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
LECTURE {

LECTURE ON SOC1 --.IERICA
 Dr. c. E. Conanr will give his first lec- ture on South America, at D. m., Mon day, June ', 1915, in the auditorium Of the Chamber of Commerce. The mem bers of tile Chamber of Commerce and in- terested citizens are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05

ditions had not improved the witness answered. Every financial institution in New York knew of the GbljgaiiDns coming due and the condition the company was in.'
 gested rntermyer.
 ''I sold because the stock was too high, said Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 4-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Ten nessee: Fair Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made al United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m, Ioth meridian time. June 4. 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-05

Sta tions and Weather at 8 p. m.
The Nevada County picayune., 1915-04-16

that a treatment" the original price of which is $25. may be offered at the end of six months for $2.50.
 As a matter of fact the success. full treatment of tuberculosis re- quires much more than the mere giving of medicine and, more- over. what will help one case will not necessarily help another. Claims that are absolutely un- warranted are no longer permit ted on the labels of medicines shipped in interstate commerce, but the wording may be such as to convey a misleading impr ss- ion without the use of absolute statements. Thus these prepar- ations continue to find a. sale de- spite the fact that a little trouble on the part of the prospective purchaser will reveal their worth.
 eSSnesS.
The Nevada County picayune., 1915-04-16
QUITS

Said young and tactless hus-
 band. To his inexperienced wife: If you would but give up lead
 ing Such fashionable life, And devote more time to cook
 ing How to mix and when to bake Then perhaps you might make
 pastry Such as mother used to make" " And the wife resentinQ, answer
 ed: (tor the worm will turn. you
 xnow),
 Ii you would but give up hor- And a score of clubs or so To devote more time to busi-
 ness When to buy and what to stake Y Then perhaps you might make
 money Such as father used to make. "