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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
TO REORGANIZE THE
 MIDVALE STEEL co.

Philadelphia. September 27.-Steps to- ward reorganixing the Midvale Steel com pany, control Of which recently passed to a syndicate headed by William Ellis Corey, were taken at meeting of the board of directors here today. Joseph Entwistle, stenographer for the board. was elected president to serve until the transfer of stock can be completed He will be succeeded by Mir. Corey at the next meeting of the board.
 William P. Barba, general manager of tle company. was elected v,ce president, and Corey. Percy A. Rockefeller and Samuel F. Pryor directors.
 Reports in the financial district that the purchase of the Midvale plant was the first move toward the formation of several independent steel companies in Pennsylvania into one big combination, with MT. Corey as the central figure. could not bc confirmed here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 DAY AT CAPITAL

Montgomery, September 27.-(Special.) Governor Henderson is spending a few days at his home in Troy on brief va cation. The governor left Montgomery on Sunday and will be absent until Tuesday afternoon.
 During the past few weeks the governor has been particularly busy the final days of the legislature requiring practically all of the executives time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Harry Grant Badly Burned

New York, September 27-Harry Grant, the noted automobile driver and twice winner of the Vanderbilt cup race. was so badly burned today in the elimination trials for the Astor cup race at the sheepshead bay track that he will not be able to enter the contest Saturday.
 Grants car caught fire while travelling ioo miles an hour and Grant and his me chanician were enveloped in flames. They stopped the machine and jumped out. but Grant was so severely burned he was taken to hospital The mechanician escaped with sight hurts. Hospital au thorities tonight sa.d Grant could not leave the institution for at least 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

The third day of the great offen- sive of the French and British forces Tn the west saw no abatement in the fighting. The battle probably has taken on even more desperate character, for the Germans, by counter attacks, have been endeavoring to regain their lost ground and have started an offensive movement in the Argonne forest which official reports indicate is being car ried out with as much dash and de- termination as the French thrust in champagne, though not so effectively.
 The British and Germans are beav- fly engaged in the regions of Hulluch and Loos, between La Basse and Lens. On the northern end of the line in Belgium the Germans are bombardins the Belgian positions and various towns.
 German counter attacks northwest of Hulluch have been repulsed with heavy losses according to the British off cial report which adds that to the east of Loos the British offensive is progressing.
 In Champagne, where the French gains extended over a 15-mile front. the troops of the republic are in strong positions before the second line of German defenses, which they are still pounding with their heavy guns
 The German attack in the Argonne was preceded by a violent lombard ment Then the infantry charged and at some points gained the first line of the French position. Everywhere else
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
TROY
Sixty Thousand Syrup Cans Received to Run shuttle Team During Fair

Troy, September 27-(SpeciaI "A local dealer in tinware received prob ably the largest shipment of syrup cans ever received in this county this week. There were a car and one-haIf of one-gallon syrup cans, 16,00O alto gether. Seven thousand were imme- diately reshipped to points in this county and 1000 to Elba in Coffee county Sixteen thousand gallons of syrup. besides that which will be sealed in bottles and jugs, tend to show that Pike will try to feed herself this year in syrup at least
 Assistant General Passenger Agent Fred Robinson of Savannah, Travelling Passenger Agent J. L. Hunt of Colum- bus and Trainmaster McLane were here today conferring with the off cials of the Pike county fair in re- gard to running a shuttle train on the Central road during the big Pike coun- ty fair in November. For a time 1t was doubtful as to whether the road would run the shuttle train as last season the automobile competition cut down the receipts so much and it is with qualification that the public learns that they will run train every 30 minutes.
 W. M Bundy of Center Ridge died at his home there after a months ill., ness of paralysis. MT. Bundy had built many of the bridges for the county in the past few years but spent most of his time on his farm. He was 53 years old and is survived by his widow and seversS> children. He was buried this afternoon at Center Ridge with Ma sonic honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
GADSDEN
Cotton Sells nt 1@N Cents-Chnmber
 of Commerce Meets

OA Sommcrce Hectb
 Gadsden, September 27.-(Special) Cotton sold in Gadsden Monday morn ing at 12A cents, the best market price that has been realized by the farmers this year. As the market advances the farmers show more disposition to hold the staple, evidently believing that 1t will mount still higher Few of them express any fear of a break in the market and contend that the stiff price results from the short crop
 Four white prisoners escaped from the Marshall county jail Saturday. The escapes were led by Nose Harden who was held on charge of assault with intent to murder. After several hours search all the escapes were captured and returned to jail
 Creole Mary, a negro woman. who Is charged with violating the prohioi- tion law. was convicted in police court today and sentenced to pay fine of $100
 Three negroes were arrested after Dalton McAfee had been wounded in the knee by pistol ball at Coats Bend last night. All are charged with as- sault with intent to murder.
 The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held tonight New officers for the year will be selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Election in First Regiment

Montgomery, September 27.-(Special.) The state military department announced today that an election will be held in the First regiment October F to select com manding officer to succeed Col. G. J. Hubbard of Troy, who resigned to accept the position of adjutant general.
 Lieut. Col. F. M. Maddox of Mobile has been mentioned as Colonel Hubbards suc- cessor. Colonel Maddox has been con nected with the First regiment many years, and it is believed he will be elected commander of the regiment without op- position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Mrs. Bush AppOinted

Montgomery, September 2..--(Special) Mrs. Lorena B. Bush has been appointed by Dr. William H. Oates, state prison inspector. as deputy inspector under pro- yis,on of the new child labor law, en- acted at the recent session of the legisla- ture. Mrs. Bush's duties will consist chiefly in the enforcement of child labor statutes. She will begin her new duties October i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Schooner Caueht in CaIe

Rockland. Me, September 27.-The tv masted schooner John S. Beachman WE blown by gale on Otter Island, ne, the entrance to Penobscot bay today ar was full of water tonight. It was believe that the schooner would break up. IT crew reached shore. The schooner WE bound. light, from Boston to Orringto She is owned at Richmond, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

Mrs. George Wightman and Miss Evd lyn Sears also came through the secorI round successfully
 The winner of the tournament will play MISS Edith Rotch of Boston, pred ent holder of the challenge cup fr1 possession of the trophy for next veal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Oates in Birmingham

Montgomery, September 27.-,Specia'.l Dr. w. II. Oates, state prison and fac- tory inspector, left tonight for Birming- ham, where he will confer with officials of -hs,t city relative to the enforcement of the new child labor laws enacted by the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
The Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Conpany

BlFm1ngham, Ala, Sept. EI, lyI5.
 The annual meeting of stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Ra4- road company. for election of direct ors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting. will be held at the office of the company, room 1214, American Trust and SavinGs bank building Bfr- mingham. Ala. on Wednesday. October c, 1913. at 10 o'clock, a. m.
 e-as-l3t F. g. WYNN. sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast,

Washington, September N-Forecast for Alabama Mississippi: Fair and somewhat cooler Tuesday; Wednesday partly cloudy and cooler. probably become unsettled on the coast.
 Georgia: Parly cloudy and cooler Tuesday: Wednesday cloudy north. un- settled south.
 Tennessee Partly cloudy and some- what lower temperature Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
NEWSPAPER MAN RECOMMENDS 1T

R. R. Wentworth of St. James. (Mo.) News. writes: Two months ago E took severe cold which settled in my lungs and I had such pains in my lungs feared pneumonia. I got bottle of Foleys Honey and Tar and 1t straight ened me up immediately. I can recom- mend it to be a genuine cough and lung medicine" Many mothers write this reliable medicine cured their chill dren of croup Hay fever and asthma sufferers say it gives quick relief. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Town of Butler Abolished

Montgomery, September 27.-(Special.) Governor Henderson has signed the bill abolishing the town of Butler, in Choc- taw count. Butler is the home of Con- gressman Oscar l.. Gray of the First dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 75th meridian time. September 27, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
ANNISTON
Kline Attacks LObby-Wesley Ray Still Alive-Battcry c Goes to San An- tonic

Anniston, September 27-(Special) )-Sen- ator G. D. Kline, who has returned home from Montgomery, makes vigorous at tack on the alleged corporation lobby in an interview given out here. Senator Kline says he got passed 20 out of 35 bills introduced in the senate, but that all of them were killed by the lobby before or after they reached the house, with the exception of five.
 Wesley Ray, who was attacked in his automobile and severely cut about the face neck. back, feet and in the breast Saturday night in an altercation in which Katie COndon, white woman, was in- volved, is still alive at Sellers hospital. Lum Gordon, husband of the woman who is said to have .done the cutting, and L. Champion. his alleged accomp.ice, are still at large.
 The men and officers of Battery c, Third Field artillery. United states army, which has been stationed here, will leave for Fort Sam Houston, Tex, San Antonio. on October 1. They will stop over at New Orleans and Houston for supplies.
 pr. John w. Abercrombe congressman at-large and a former citizen of Annis- ton, where he began his educational ca reer, calls the Lee redistricting bill, which puts him out of office, "a piece of per- sonal political jobbery." declaring that its purpose was to make a place in Con- gress for w. B. Bankhead, son of United States Senator John Hollis Bankhead, whom pr. Abercrombie may oppose in the next senatorial election. In the mean time Dr. Abercrombie intimates that he may run for Congress from this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28
Turks Expel Catholic,

Turks Expel Catholics London, September 27.-A Sofia dispatch to Reuters says:
 According to private advices from Constantinople the Turks are expelling all Catholic priests from that city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

French pastry. unexeeliea at the rutwller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-28

The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held tonight. Now officers for the year will be selected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
THE SITUATION
IS DESPERATE
That in Yaqui Valley So Described by a
Settler-Conditirn There
Have Improved.

Washington, d, c., June 23.-Condi'
tions in the laqui valley, where the
United States is faced with the posi-
bility OF landing forces to protect the
settlers against raiding Indians, are de-
scribed as desperate in yesterdays state
department advices. One settler, who
left the valley on the last train and
arrived at Nogales Monday, said half the
valley had been devastated without pro-
test from the 40 Villa troops, who were
the only soldiers in the region. One
ranch, presumably American owned, had
been surrounded for four days by 500
mounted Indians and 300 on foot.
The settlers were prepared to defend
themselves against attack until Ameri-
can marines should arrive. He expressed
the belief that Maytorena's Mexican
forces would be unable to check the
Indians.
Officials here believe, however, that
the settler left the valley before any of
the additional troops ordered to the
Yaqui region by Governor Maytorena
had been dispatched. More recent adj
vices from American officials and others
near the valley, it was said, had not
reported any new attacks on foreigners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
is SURE OF
APPOINTMENT
Wilson Definitely Decides to
Name Robert
Lansing
FOR w. j. BRYAN'S
OLD GOVT. POST
He Is in Entire Accord with
the Presidents
Policy

Washington, June 23.--Announcemen
of Robert Lansing's appointment to be
secretary of state, in succession to Will
liam Jennings Bryan, may be made at
any time.
President Wilson, it is learned, has
definitely decided to name him as his
He has listened to the suggestions made
for the place by the politicians but is
that no man proposed had the necessary
qualifications for the post.
Lansing is now serving under an ad
interim appointment that holds good for
thirty days from June Q. The president
may wait until the last moment to make
the announcement OF the appointment,
but there is no longer any doubt that the
selection has been made and only some
unexpected serious complication will
cause change.
Lansing has been the presidents. right
hand man in the consideration of legal
questions growing out of the various in
ternational problems forced on the Unit
ed States by the European war. His
with his chief have been unusu-
ally confidential and harmonious. Pres
ident Wilson, it is no longer secret
himself entirely responsible for
Americas foreign policy and this was
emphasized in the friction
which resulted in Secretary Bryan's re-
tirenient from the cabinet. Lansing is in
with the presidents views in
every way. far more SO than would be
the case were man like Richard Oh |
ney or John Bassett Moore to be named.
In addition, Lansing is on the most
terms with all the belligerent
powers ambassadors. They have been |
,oming to him with their troubles ever
,ince he succeeded John Bassett Moore |
is counsellor of the state department
md by his act he has disposed of many
,notty problems.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
WILL WARN FRANCE
TO GET OUT OF HAYTI
Washington Sees Monroe Doctrine Crisis
in Armed Invasion By
the French.

Washington, June 23.-The landing
in Hayti of French marines from the
cruiser Descartes has given the admin
istration much concern, it became known
yesterday. The subject was one of the
chief topics OF discussion at yesterdays
cabinet session.
The result probably will be sharp
note to France to withdraw its armed
force. Latest adyices from Hayti were
to the effect that the French still were
in possession OF the customhouse and
were evideneing no intention of with
drawing,
The invasion OF Hayti is the first in
fraction of the Monroe doctrine the Will
son administration thus far has faced.
In fact, it is the first instance of the
kind in many years and the occasion is
regarded as serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
TRY "BLUEBEARD"
FOR 3 MURDERS
Old Bailey Is the Scene of the Famous
Brides Bath" Case--Trial
Began Yesterday.

! London, June 23.--The famous "bride's
bath" murder case went to trial in Old
Bailey yesterday. George Joseph Smith,
43 years old, charged with the murder
of three of his six wives, each OF whom
died mysteriously in bath tub, rose in
crowded court room and shrieked his
formal plea:
Not guilty! Not guilty! It's all a
liel"
When Justice Scrutton had restored
order Prosecutor Bodkin began his open
ing statement to the Jury.
He branded Smith as the "Bluebeard
of modern times" and promised that
the crowns evidence would show con.
clusiyely that the prisoner killed each
of the three women, found nude and
drowned in their baths, for the sole pur-
pose of collecting their life insurance.
Smith, tall, thin man, with ratlikc
eyes, fingered his mustache nervously
while the prosecutor was making his
formal accusation. Several times he
started nervously as if to interrupt, but
was restrained by his attorneys.
An hour before the case was called a
crowd packed the court room Of Old
Bailey to hear the details Women
formed the bulk of the crowd Several
artists and photographers appeared, but
Justice Scrutton announced that no
sketches or photographs would be per-
mitted in court.
Smith took the prisoners box and shot
a contemptuous sook at the spectators.
He smiled pleasantly at his chief OF
counsel, Marshall Hall, the leading Grim
inal lawyer of England and a member
OF Parliament. Hall is being assisted |
by Montagu Sherman. Prosecutor Bod
kin for the crown is assisted by Travers
and Cecil Whitley.
The prosecutor painted Smith as a
man with an ~uncanny influence over
Women, he said, deserted their /
homes and friends and gave their saw
ngs into his keeping. Even after he de-
serted his third wife, taking $500 Of
her money, she forgave him. the prose-
tutor said and provided that he should
receive $4,000 on her death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
CLEAN ADVERTISING
IN NEWSPAPERS
New Orleans Item Man Says His Paper
Got But Little Business on
Strength OF Cleaning Up
II Columns.

Chicago, June 23.-Adresses by A. G
Newmyer business manager of the New
Orleans Item, and w. IL. Hotchkin, al
advertising expert Of New York City
were among a large number which at
tracted attention at to.day's session Of
the convention of the Associated Adyer
Using clubs OF the world.
One morning about two years ago,
said Mr. Newmyer, "the New Orleans
Item threw out OF its columns approx.
mately $4,000 worth Of advertising sim.
ply because II felt at last strong enough
TO establish a decent standard OF column
cleanliness.
Everybody asks; Does il payi'
In the long run | should say 'yes;' in
immediate dollars and cents | should
say mo-
= am almost ashamed to say to you
buyers that ! cannot point TO blessed
contract that has come to us solely be-
cause we were clean, ] will qualify that
a blt Column cleanliness has in per-
haps six or a dozen eases been given
passing considerations possibly in one
or two cases it aided in bringing business,
but, generally speaking, honesty in ad-
yertising' seems to be sublime subject
Tor convention conservation and a too
busy to go into that sort OF thing when
the orators are back home.
Purse protection for the reader con.
sequent purse protection and increased
respect for legitimate advertisers will
assuredly pay those newspapers that are
strong enough to survive the loss of
immediate business during the early
stages, The magazines found it to pay.
Few, II any magazines or newspapers
which have given up unclean copy have
returned to the old policy.
Honesty, good, old fashioned 100 per
cent honesty has always been a pay
ing proposition for individuals and in
and there, gentlemen, you |
have the answer Does it pay ;"
Mr. Hotchkin asserted that the adver-
Using managers pay too much atten-
lion to the big advertiser, while fertile |
ield lies close at hand among the small
n dealers.
Il believe the advertising of the big
advertisers has become top-heavy, while
he great big field of creative develop
nent of small dealers is almost untouch-
d." he said. 81 do not believe there are
'alf dozen newspapers in the United
states that are getting half, quarter
n even tenth of the possibilities out
f the small dealers in their cities.
ut is my belief that the chief draw
ack of the success of the solicitor who
Forks among small dealers is the fact
hat when the dealer is convinced that
e should invest in space, he is help
,ss as to what he should print in that
pace"
Mr.. Hotchkin suggested that the skill
d experts of the newspapers should
e at the small dealers disposal in his
ilemma. I
Speaking of cooperation between the ed |
orial and advertising departments the J
oeaker insisted that, for instance, stor.
S of mems fashions, or those OF wom- '
4, were of interest to the readers of I
he papers. aside from the fact that a
ley stimulats interest in goods adver-
sed. y
j. w. Ginger, Boston, Jamkes S. Dick '
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23

erson. Chicago, and Samuel Refs, Bos'
ton, We're among chose who spoke before
the departmental meetings of the re-
ligious press. Mr., Refs spoke on the
Typography of the Religious Press" Mr..
Ginger on 1.-THE Rate and Circulation
Question" and Mr. Dickerson ON Co
operation Among Religious. Papers"
Mr.. Dickerson found little corporation
existing In the field of denominational
journalism.
Can business be conducted on who'll
ly Christian basisy II has never been
tried" he remarked,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-23
HALT ITALIANS .
. BOTH FRONTS
Austrians Firm in Trentino
and on the
Isonzo
MALBORGHETTO
Is SHELLED
A Submarine Supply Ship Is
Taken Off Ma
pies

Rome, June o3-Strong Austrian de
fences in the Trentino and the CarniC
Alps, and heavy enemy e-enforcements
along the Isonzo, are hating the ltal'
ian forward movement nearly all along
the line, the war Office admitted yester-
day.
The official statement follows:
"There is nothing to report on the
Tyrol- Trentino frontier except small en-
gagements between reconnotering par
ties. In the San Pellegrino valley, where
we occupied Ponte Tasca, and the upper
Cordevole valley, reconnaissance dis
closed the existence at several points of
strongly intrenched lines protected by
steel plates and sometimes concerted.
I'm Carnia we continued our fire
against Malborghetto notwithstanding
the difficulties caused by cloudy weather.
During the night OF the 20th-2lst, the
Austrians renewed as usual their vain
attacks on Frelkofel.
In the eastern zone of Monte Nero
operations started on the 10th were car
ried to a successful conclusion on the
goth, Notwithstanding the difficulties OF
the ground, increased by inclement
weather, and the enemy's resistance by
the fire on his heavy artillery.
along the Isonzo front we noticed
night alarms in the enemy's 'intrench-
ments, revealed by prolonged bursts of
musketry and artillery fire to which
our troops refrained from answering.
"By repeated and persistent night at
tacks against the positions conquered
by us on the left bank of the Isonzo at
PLAYA the enemy is trying to throw
us back on the right bank. His efforts
break, however, against the stubborn
resistance of our troops"
lsor the three days the Austrians along
the Isonzo have been attacking Italian
positions on the heights north of Goriz-
ia. successive onslaughts have resulted
in heavy enemy losses, but have gained
not an inch of ground.
Runners that the Austrians had sub
marine base off the southwest coast of
Italy have been confirmed, the minister
of mari ne announced yesterday.
An Italian auxiliary cruiser, steaming
through the Tyrrhenean sea, sighted
suspicious looking craft and gave chase. |
The steamer was overhauled 100 miles |
off Naples and was found to carry a
largo of nitphtha, supposedly destined to
be discharged on the remote shore of one
Of the small islands north of Sicily. The
steamer was taken into Naples.
1t is reported here that on several |
Austrian warships the crews, who are
natives of Italy's "lost provinces" have
and damaged the guns and tor