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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

Tunica.-Joe France, nine years old,
who was drowned in Walnut Lake re-
Gently, has not been recovered. He was
the youngest son of Mrs, Nelson, who
has been under treatment in Mem
phis hospital for a month. The boy
was last seen alive by his companions
when he rowed away from them In a
boat, saying he was going where they
couldn't find him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
eountrymen. homeward bound for mill ffary service.

This was the impression conveyed to- day to the Russian ambassador. who called at the department regarding Montenegrin agents under arrest in Chicago and Seattle. The amba ssador was told that as the department of jus tice had started proceedings, nothing could be done until the courts had passed on the questions involved.
 The Russian embassy is caring for Montenegrin interests here in the ab- sence of a minister from Montenegro.
 A similar reply was made recently to the British ambassador who in quired as to the statue of British sub jects indicted The embassay had ad- vised these persons that they were within their legal rights It is regard ed as certain that diplomatic protests will follow convictions.
 The British view is that the act pro- hibits only the hiring of persons here for service in a foreign army. In other it is argued that the pre- vention of the enlistment of American citiens In foreign armies was what the foreign enlistment act sought to ac- complsh and that it did not apply to foreigners resident in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
O|L STRIKE EENDSAT
 STREET MEETING.
Men Voted to Go Back to Work on Promise of Plant
 Superintendent

New York; July 27.-The Bayonne, N. J., strike of Standard oil employees ended today when at an imprOmptu street meeting the strikers voted to return to work and dispersed with cheers.
 Then men voted to go back on the promise of G. B. Hennessey, the plant wage increases and would right any wrongs in the shop. This proposition was obtained by John A. Moffitt and James A Smyth, the federal mediators.
 The street meeting was held in place of one called for an earlier hour in Union hall at the request of the media tors who wished to present MT. Hennes- seys proposition. Sheriff Eugene Kin kead ordered that the street meetings should not take place. He did this, he said, because he no longer recognized the strikers as an organized body, after their rejection of the company-s offer presented by him yesterday.
 Later the sheriff left Bayonne for Jer- sey City and several citizens gathered the men together in the street and pre- sented the proposal.
 The tie-up of the Eagle oil company s plant at Caven Point. eJrsey City, was made complete today when nearly all of the other employees remained away from the works. It Is thought the action of the Bayonne strikers today will influence a speedy settlement of that strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
ELLIOTT TO LOS ANGELES
Leaves This Morning as Delegate to
 I. T. U. Convention

A. E. Elliott, of The Age-Herald composing rooms, representing the Bir- rningham local, leaves this morning to attend the annual convention of the International Typographical union, W hich meets at Los Angeles. He will be absent about three weeks.
 From St. Louis the printers of the eastern section of the United States will travel on special train de luxe stopping at various points of interest ell route, including the Panama Pa cific and San Diego expositions. Reser- vations have been made for 200 dele- gates on this train.
 The convention Is in session from q week to 10 days and is largely at tended by delegates throughout tho United States and Canada. delegates coming from as widely distant parts as Alaska, Cuba, Hawaii and the Philip pine Islands
 Representation at these conventions is highly prized honor among the printers and the selection this year of Mir. Elliott is regarded in the printing industry as 8 we'll deserved compli-. ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
NASHVILLE CITY
 OFFICIALS OUSTED Receiver Is Appointed for City of Nashville by
 Chancellor Allison

Nashville, July 27.-ChanceIIor AIIi- son this morning appointed Master in Chancery Robert Vaughn receiver for the municipality of Nashville. A few minutes later Judge Matthews, in the first circuit court, in response to pro- ceedinGs instituted under Tennessee's new "ouster iaw,- suspended from office Mayor Hilary E. Howse and Commis- sioners Robert Elliott and Lyle An- Meyers.
 J. M Wilkerson has recently resigned as city commissioner. Andrews, commits sioner of banking and finance, has been dismissed from office by vote of the com mission, but the legality of the action being questioned, he was included in the custer proceedings. He, together with City Comptroller Miles Burns City Treas urer Charles Meyers and Assistant City Treasurer W. M. West are under ndict- ment in connection with the disappear ance of certain books and records from the office of the comptroller. Vests whereabouts is unknown.
 Ar audit and survey of the city's books Is being conducted as result or various charges of bad management and irregu- larities Out of these charges have de- veloped petitions for receivership and custer.
 In the hearing of evidence before commissioner in ehancery in the receiver ship case much light has been thrown on the conduct of the city's financial af- fairs, issuance of bonds, letting of con- tracts and numerous charges of petty graft having been heard.
 Commissioner Park Marshall, elected by the commission to succeed Andrews, and Commissioner J. D. Alexander of the fire derartment against whom no proceedings have been instituted, are the only remain ing members of the city commission.
 1t is asserted that the citys credit and financial standing are in no way in volved, the movement being directed against officials for alleged objectionable conduct of their trust.
 Defendants in the custer case an- nounced an appeal. but under provisions of the statute they are barred from of fec until the supreme courts final action
 The reeeiversnip suit was brought by Miles Burns, comptroller, and other tax payers. but since institution of the suit Burns has resigned as comptroller. The custer proceedings were instituted by a number of taxpayers, the law requiring at least 10 of these taxpayers sigma lures to the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
ID STAND TOGETHER FOR LOWER SCHOOLS Conference Wants Them Provided for Before the
 Higher Institutions

Montgomery, July 1-(Special.) )-Some 70 odds members of the house met in the house of representatives this after noon and adopted a resolution not to consider any appropriation to the higher institutions of learning until adequate pro- vision has been made for the public schools of the state. The meeting was called by Representative w. c. Davis of Walker county, and was presided over by Representative John Rogers of Sum ter
 The meeting was held immedia tely after adjournment of the house this afternoon and those present expressed their com plete willingness to vote against all other school and college appropriations until the public schools have been cared for. A committee of nine was appointed to make a special report at joint meeting of the members of the house and senat te tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
STEEL CONFEDERATION QUARTERLY REPORT Reflects a Decided Improve ment in the Steel and
 Iron Industry

New York, July 27.-The report of the
 United States Steel corporation for the
 quarter ended June 30. as given out here
 today, reflects a decided improvement in the steel and iron industry. Total ca rnings of the corporation were more than twice those of the first quarter of the year.
 The monthly figures show steady and marked improvement. For April they
 were $7.2S6,409; May, $9S2o578; June
 s11,343,070, total for the quarter of
 s27950055 The total earnings for the
 preceding quarter were $12.457,s09. The net income was s20,311,584 and the bal ance, after deduction for interest on
 bonds and premium on bonds redeema-
 ble under sinking funds, was $14.472,564 The balance for the quarter was $915,- 05S.
 After paying the dividend of 1% per cent for the quarter on the preferred stock, there remained a surplus Of | S,267,645.
 Tn the preceding quarter there was g. deficit of $5,3S9,s61. | No action was taken on the comm ln
 stock dividend which has been suspend
 ed since the last quarter of 1914. l An unusually small number of direc- | tors attended the meeting Chairman
 Gary Is out of town and J. P. Morgan has not been in the financial district
 since the attempt on his life by Frank Holt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28

deceased, for few men in the district had a wider circle of personal friends, or was held in higher esteem than he. Of cheer ful disposition he bore up wonderfully under his afflietion and met the end re- signedly
 Mir Shropshire held utilization with many of the fraternal organizations, and for 10 years was secretary of Birming- ham lodge No 70, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He was also a member of King Solomon lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Jefferson Valley lodge No. S5 Knights of Pythias, and of the Rotary club.
 For about six years he was clerk of the city of Birmingham. resgnfng that posi- tion to re-enter business with his father H. E. Shropshire, Sr., as merchandise brokers.
 The deceased was born in New Orleans August 13 1865, and came to Birmingham
 in 1902. and engaged in the brokerage business. In November, 1S9s he married Miss Margie l.. Hooper. who with four children survive him. He is also sur- vived by his father, H. E. Shropshire; two brothers, Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire of Birmingham. and w. A. Shropshire of Baltimore, and Miss Lise c. Shropshire of Birmingham.
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Church of the Advent. the Rev. Thomas J. Beard, D. D., officiating. The pallbearers have been selected as follows: Dan Hogan, John E. Shelby, Harry l.. White, J. W. Mcqueen, Ed Cornwell. John Douglas, Hale D. Tarrant and J. Frank Rushton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Working on Grand Jury Docket

The docket of the September term of the grand jury is being prepared by w. B. Copeland, clerk of the criminal court, and already there are over 70 cases docketed. The offenses range from larceny to mur- der, the defendants having been bound over to the grand jury, the court of com mon pleas or municipal court. and the sev- eral inferior courts of the district. The gra md jury will convene on September 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
RYAL[ RESERVATION
 ADDS INTEREST ID
 COMMISSION RACE
Allen J. Krebs, Sr., Is Seri- ously Considering Enter ing Contest as Lanes
 Successor

With the resignation of Scudder Ryall as secretary of the city commission and his announcement that he will devote his time to his race for commissioner to sue ceed Judge Lane in the September cleo ton. renewed interest has been aroused in that contest.
 In addition to Mir. Ryall, Arle Barber has announced his candidacy, but Judge Lane has not yet made definite state ment as to whether he will be in the race to succeed himself W tf
 Perhaps the most interesting develop ment in the situation is the fact that Allen J. Krebs. Sr., is considering mak- ing the race. The name of Judge w. E Fort has also been mentioned. but he is out of the city on vacation and no expression could be secured from him.
 MT. Krebs said very frankly last night that he was seriously contemplating get ting into the contest.
 If I should decide to enter, however" !" he said fit would be purely as a business man, for I am no politician and if I en- ter 1 would go in to win.
 ''I have reached the point In fife where I could bring to the office mature busi- ness judgment and it seems to me the city needs the services of a business man who has proved his mettle in his own affairs. Naturally, my services in the place would be given at financial sacri- flee, but, as I said I have reached the point in life where patriotism itself would be a consideration. If have any special business turn I should like to devote it to the services of the city.
 Not being a politician. however 1t would be necessary for me to give careful consideration to 1t before making formal announcement. Friends to whom have mentioned the subject have already given great encouragement and have appre- cated the spirit in which 1 would offer should I decide to enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Citizens Bank Elects Officers

Calera, July 27.-(Special )-At an election of officers of the Citizens bank here the following were chosen: Pres ident. w. c. Nichols: vice president, T. B. Parker; cashier, H. D. Latham; as- sistant cashier Miss Hattie Holcombe. MT. Nichols is president of the Ala pama Cooperage company also. one of the most prosperous mills in this sec tion. MT. Parker is president of the Wilsonville State bank and will di- vide his time between the two banks. KIT. Latham and Miss Holcombe were reelected to their. former positions. All the officials enjoy the confidence and esteem of their fellow citizens and tic patrons of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
MEETING TO ADJUST
 DAMAGE CLAIMS

meeting to adjust the claims for dam- ages made by abuttng property owners of the First avenue viaduct will be held Thursday by the commissioners, the city attorney, city engineer. the property holders and Charles E. Rice as repre- sentative of the several railroads inter- ested in the viaduct
 Damages to the amount of sS5,000 have been turned in by the Real Estate ex- change, to whom a list of property was given to apprase the damages. It is thought that many of the property owners will waive the question of damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
H. [. SHROPSHIRE. JR.
 PASSES AWAY AFTER. LENGTHY ILLNESS.
Was Clerk of City of Bir. mingham for Six Years. One of Best Known
 Men in City

Following a long and painful illness Horace E. Shropshire, Jr., died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the family resi- dence, 14O4 Niazuma avenue, south. He was taken to New York for special treat ment, but grew steadily worse and was brought home two weeks ago with but little hope of his recovery. Cancer of the lungs and liver was the cause of his death About year ago the deceased was stricken with the malady that resulted in his death and had been treated at diff ferent periods by eminent specialists in Boston and Baltimore.
 While his death was not unexpected by his family and immediate friends it came as shock to the many friends of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
SEEK INFORMATION
 ONLEELANAW CASE
Whether Captain of Vessel Was Requested to Unload
 Cargo Is MOOted Point

Washington. July Transformation on one poInt-whether the American steamer Leelannw's captain was re- quested to deliver out the contraband in his cargo and was willing to do so-is needed before American officials can determine the nature of represen- tntions which may be made to Ger many on the vessels destruction by a German submarine.
 The Prussian-American treaty of 1928 provided that the vessels of either party, when encountered in time of war, could not be detained if contraband were given up. Should 1t develop that the Leelanaws s skipper was ready to surrender the con- traband, the United States will present note describing the occurrence as viola ton of that treaty.
 Followed Rules
 The German commander evidently fol- lowed the rules of visit and search to the letter, according to official reports thus far received, and due precautions taken for the safety of the crew. Con- sul General Skinner at London sent to- day the following message:
 'Leelanaws crew proceeding to Dundee, Captain torpedoed ship states to consul agent at kirkwall that he had ample time to leave ship before being fired upon. Crew went on board submarine and re- mained sometime. Ships boats taken in tow 50 miles,
 Previous messages reported that the crew landed at Kirkwall in the Lee lanaws own boats.
 The saving of the crew removed from the case aspects which might have brought another climax in German Ameri- can relations. There was an absence of tension today, for officials regarded the case only as a diplomatic controversy. Liability probably will be admitted by Germany, it was thought. The fact that Germany Is disputing the meaning of the treaty of 1928 in the case of the William P. Frye has led to the belief that similar position would be taken in this instance. A circular note Germany sent to neu- trals, which reached here May Il, offered to arbitrate disputes which might arise in connection with attacks on neutral vessels There was discussion today on the possibility that in the event of a dead flock on the interpretation of the treaty, the subject might eventually be submit ted for arbitration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
$50,O00 BILL
 FOR EXPENSES

Montgomery, July 27-tSpecial. )-The senate today passed the bill appropriat- ing $5o0O0 for legislative expenses The measure passed the house last week.
 As result of the passage of the special expense bill, which was signed imme- diately by the governor the members of the legislature clerks and other legislative employees received their salaries today for the first time since the second session be- gan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Steamer Released

London, July 27.-(6:15 p. m.)-The Greek steamer Maleas, from New York for Piraeus, Greece, held at Gibraltar for examination of her cargo, has been released. The Danish steamer United States. New York for Christiania and Copenhagen, has been released from Kirkwall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Judge Stiles Suddenly III

Yesterday afternoon about 2:90 o'clock Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court was taken suddenly i'll. Dr. May was hastily summoned and stated that he was suf- fering from acute indigestion. After tenn porary treatment Judge Stiles was re- moved to the Davis infirmary. where at a late hour last night he was resting well. He will probably be taken home this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits filed yesterday In the city court:
 Ola Sudduth vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. The piaintigg claims 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries
 Will Cobb vs. Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. The plaintiff claims S3000 damages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
ATTENTION, ELKs

All members of n. P. Q. Elks No. a are requested to meet at our home Wednesday, July 2sth. at 3,3O o'clock D. m., to attend the funeral of Brother Horace E. Shropshire, Jr.. which will he held at the Church of the Advent
 E. M. CORNWELL,
 Actlng 0ocxetaxy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Fairgrounds Pictures at Pratt City

The motion pictures of the play grounds festival and athletic meet given recently at the fairgrounds will he shown this afternoon and night at Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
STATE DEPARTMENT
 NOT ID INTERVENE Department of Justice to Be Allowed Authority in Trials
 at Seattle and Chicago

Washington, July 27.-The state de- pertinent cOntempIates no interference in cases before the department of jus- tice in which foreign subjects have been indicted for alleged aid to their
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
TAKE 1T IN TIME.
JUST AS SCORES OF UNION CRY PEOPLE {
HAVE. rs

JUST AS SCORES OF UNION CITY PEOPLE
HAVE. rs
Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect kidney backache,
Urinary troubles often follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
backache, and for other kidney ills.
Union City citizens endorse them.
Mrs. E. 7. Atkins, First street, Union
City, says: Il had rheumatic pains and
other kidney disorders, such as head
aches, dizzy spells and blurring of my
sight. The kidney secretions were ir-
regular in passage, causing me annoy
ance. Doan's Kidney Pills greatly ben
Gifted me. OF late have had no occa-
sion to take medicine for my kidneys. !"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy = get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Atkins had. -Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Non Resident Notice.

Mrs. Anna j. Enochs VS.. Mrs. Sue
EnochS ct ais.
Chancery Court, Obion County, Ten
nessee.
In the above styled cause it ap-
pearing to the Clerk and Master
from the bill of complaint, which is
sworn to, that the defendant, A. w.
Willis, is a nonresident of the State
of Tennessee and a resident of the
State of Arkansas, so that ordinary
process of law cannot be served up
on him. 1t is therefore hereby or
dered that the said above name de-
PENDANT appear before the Clerk and
Master of the Chancery Court of
Obion County, Tennessee, on or be-
fore the First Monday of June, 1915,
that being regular rule day of said
Chancery Court, and make defense
to the said bill, or the same will be
taken as confessed by him, and the
said cause set for hearing ex parte
as to him. 1t is further ordered that
of this notice be made
for four consecutive weeks in The
Commercial, a weekly newspaper
published in Obion County, Tenn.
This April IA, 1915. Sat
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Master.
w. H. Swiggart Sol. for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Woman's Missionary Society.

The annual meeting OF the Woman s
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
OF the Memphis conference meets in
Jackson May Al. Those going from
here are Mrs. H. T. Butler, second vice
president of conference, Miss Clara Nc
Connell and Mrs. w. H. Swiggart, COR
responding secretary and treasurer of
Union City district, Mrs. W. G. Waters,
Miss Kate Robinson and Mrs. Fl. 7.
Butts, delegates from the adult young
woman's and Mount Zion auxiliaries.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
MANS

You are invited to remember your
mother with us Sunday, May 9, at
Christian Bible School. Come, show
your regard for the best person on earth
your mother.
Every mother is especially wanted at
the Christian Bible School, Sunday,
May 8, for Mothers Day. A car will
call for any mother who desires to come
and does not feel like walking. Please
call G. V. Jones if you will come this
way.
You are going to buy screen doors
and windows but before buying go
to WEHMAN'S and see the good
doors you can get for so little money.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

FOR SALE-A fine mare with suck
ling mule colt; also 2-year-old filly colt
of this mare; nice almost new steel-tire
blackboard. Phone 20S-R.
6-2tpd PIG PHEBUs,
RID. No. 1, Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

FOR RENT Five-room house on
Vine street, bath and lights, large lot,
formerly occupied by Wright Pardue.
Also, 5-room house on Try street this
side R. E. Bransford, water, lights and
stable. See
5-tf DAHNKE-ELAM-PA RDUE Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

Miss Martha Wade, of Rives, was
visitor in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Scarce, of Troy,
were Monday shoppers in the city.
Coal-Coke--Wood- Call Tel. 100.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

sTRAYED OR sToLEN.-A bay
horse three years old, streak down his
face, two white hind feet, shod in front,
foretop cut out, and 144 or Is hands
high. Notify D. F. Ward, Hickman,
KY. 6-1tpd
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Why Not Start Medicine Business
of Your Own2

We desire to correspond with hust-
ling, aggressive salesman to establish
permanent business on Chickasaw Fam
lily Remedies in this county. An in
come of from $4,000 to $4,000 year
assured to the right party. Address
Box 762, Memphis, Tenn. Git
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Wednesday 500 Club.

Miss Rubye Mays entertained the
Wednesday 500 Club. To Miss Lila
Littleton fell first prize, a dainty
camisole. Miss Rugene Rogers, of
Ripley, and Miss Grace Caldwell
filled the vacancies. A delicious
salad course with iced tea was
served. Club meets next with Miss
Helen Verhine. E