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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Awakening of Public Inter- est in Transactions Fol lows General Revival of Domestic Conditions
U. s. STEEL CARRIED TO 57, AND 244,OO0
 SHARES DEALT IN
Numerous Bank Loans Ne
 gotiated to Meet Specula- tive Demand-Steel Busi- ness Shows Improvement

New York, Nprit a.--with rranssc- tfons aggregatins almost I,300.00e shares and gains extending from ! to sia points In leading issues. fotlssss stock market was the most exciting and noteworthy of any day since July m. last. On that dntc. which marked the Issuance of GcrmnnS's uItimntun. 10 Russia. the market waS stirred into pense of values. Todas's operations were all the other way. only few of the uniomportant stocks failing te share in the broad and steady advance.
 On the surface the market had signs of a general awakening Of public interest. due to a variety of favorable factors. in- eluding the statement of the treasury de- partmcnt, which bore out unofficial ad- vices of general domestic Improvement Another powerful influence was persistent circulation of peace rumors. although those met with prompt denial in high quarters.
 Soon after th6 opening there was q buy ing movement in United States Steel. which was maintained throughout the five hours, the stock rising only the harest ifdSlton to 3N's at nfSt. put soon feSponu- ing to c wide and general demand, which carried it to 57 in final dealings. and with total dealings of 2H.O00 shares.
 Reading was second in Importance, with sales of llS.000 shares and gain of hSs. Union Pacific. Analgamated Copper and other speculative favorites were next in order with extensive overturns at to 5is point gains
 As buying of those shares gathered inn petus an inquiry for other ndustrals q and railway shares ensued until the up- ward sweep embraced stocks of all classes The machinery of the exchange was tested to It's utmost capacity in the 1 final dealings. Brokers remained on the floor long after the days business ended and many pri- yate settlements of Dear" accounts were said to have been made Clerks of stock exchange houses remained downtown un- ti late winding up the days details. Calls for margin were sent out to customers committed to the short side and numerous bank loans were being negotiated to meet increased speculative demands imposed by the greater activity.
 News bearing upon the days events in- cluded a denial from Bethlehem Steel company officials of any change of own ership of that property
 No explanation was vouchsafed for the sensational rise in United States Steel other than that the companys business shows marked improvement,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
VILLA IS FLEEING BEFORE VICTORIOUS
 OBREGON, REPORT
Convention Leader Suffers Disastrous Defeat in Central Mexico. Say Dispatches to Doug
 las. Ariz.

Douglas. Ariz., April e.-Gen. P. Elias Gales, commanding Carranza troops in Sonora, received word today that Gen. Alvaro Obregon had inflicted disastrous defeat on the Villa forces in Central Mexico. Gales received the following telegram from General obregon dated at Celaya
 Have satisfaction to advise that Doro- teo Arango. alias Francisco Villa, a shameful defeat having been inflicted upon him by our troops here, is fleeing toward Alamaca with IS military trains. five of them loaded with wounded. More than 2o0o Villa dead were burned Villa says his defeat was due to his regard for hu- manitarian sentiments. Hope that in flu ture these sentiments will be more active in him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
THE PRINZ EITEL IS
 FORMALLY INTERNED

Norfolk, April 9.-The German auxiliary cruiser Prlnz Eitel Friedrich was in- termed late today at the Norfolk navy yard, where she will remain until the end of the European war. Thousands of people lined the river front to greet the commerce raider on her arrival from New port News. Tugs and steamers in Hamp- ton Roads saluted as she passed
 The Eitel Friedrich tonight occupied berth near the historic frigate Constitu- ton.
 After the cruiser reached the navy yard Commander Thiefichens went to the office of Rear Admiral Beatty, the commandant, and signed an agreement not to violate the neutrality laws of the United States. He was informed that he and the officers and crew of the German cruiser would he extended the liberty of Norfolk and vicinity They will live aboard their ves- sel.
 Tomorrow the breach blocks of the Eitels guns, part of her machinery and her wireless apparatus will be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
No Decisive Battle

El Paso, Tex, April 9.-There haS~assss no decisive action in the battle near Queretaro, according to a statement is- sued tonight by Col. Tomas Ornelas, vip , commander at Juarez. Colonel Orne ~ said that he had received advices General Villa declaring that or Q troops had failed to break throp Villa lines and that all was goine l with the Villa forces.
 Villa was said to be located at Celaya, Guanajuato. Obregon was reported at Apazo, 8 short distance to the east.
 Col. Juan N. Medina, mayor of Juarez. has been arrested by the Ornelas troops and sent to Chihuahua City. The charge was not announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1.-The Kaiser stops all Italian cars. Germans defeated by French in the
 west. Barton murdered and robbed. Stocks soar on New York ex-
 change. S-J. F. Morgan takes leadership held
 by his father. 4-Editorial comment. E-McDonald says Weatherly has been
 stung.
 Birmingham certain to get new at
 tendance record.
 100 felony cases disposed of. 6-Society. Sports. SEFearful mortality in Urumiah mis-
 sion. s-Thousands see demonstration at
 Mercy Home  12-Campaign for bond issue closes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
WALTON AND MASON
 CHARGED WITH THE
 MURDER OF BARTON
Sensational Developments Follow Finding of Baron Body Mulga Road With Skull Crushed and Pockets Turned Wrong Side Out-Men Arrested Deny All
 Connection With Killing

l. Walton formerly connected with the firm of Walton Nor Grocery company and E. E. Mason employe mer arrested this morning at 12 80 o'clock by Detectives Eubank Crenshaw and Lyons charged with compcty in the murder of M O. Barton who killed the Auga road
 Thursday night The police say other arrests will follow Walton arrested his home located S09 South Twe
 et street. and Mason arrested at the home of the victim of Thursday nights tragedy at First and Sixty fifth street
 Barton carried $3O0O0 insurance in favor of the Walton Trad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
THE WAR SITUATION

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10

grieved over his untimely death. All know Is that we, that is Walton, Barton and myself. came out to Mulga together Mir. Walton dropped off at his farm which is right in Muga, about half mile from the hotel
 T heard Mr Barton tell Walton that he would be by for him at S:30 sure This morning Waldrop came out to Mulga where l had spent the night and asked me why hadn't Barton called by for him. l said: He certainly left here at S:30 sharp, and told me he would stop by. l gave Barton note which he promised to give Walton for me We'll said Walton, Barton hasn't showed up at home and his horse and buggy came in last night without him in it. I then started out on the Mulga road towards Ensley and found the body about three miles from that place This is all I know. God knows I am innocent"
 Walton made the following statement. "I have known MT. Barton for a mum Der of years, and have always regarded him as q fine young man. I swear l had nothing whatsoever to do with the crime The first l knew of him being missing was when I was informed that Barton 3 buggy came into the stable last night without him. I then went to Mulga and told Mason that Barton hadn't shown up and that l could not imagine what had become of him. Mason then started down the road toward Ensley Last night when Mir. Barton did not come by for me 1 had my superintendent to go a short dis tance and get me a taxicab. He did and I went to Ensley and from there to Birmingham. thence to my home.
 When asked whether or not he knew that Bartons life was insured Walton replied in the affirmative. 'I knew he had quite lot of insurance and l also knew that 1t was made out in favor of the Walton Trading company"
 "Who is the Walton Trading companyT' was asked.
 Tt consists of myself, my wife and Barton. I am absolutely innocent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
BRYAN DENIES
 PEACE RUMORS

Washington. April 9-Pubished reports that Germany has presented peace terms to the United States attracted attention today in official Washington, but both Secretary Bryan and Count von Bern storff, the German ambassador, denied there was any foundation for such rumors.
 There is nothing definite or indefinite, said MT. Bryan when asked about the peace talk and there has been nothing new on any phase of the subject for considerable time
 German embassy officials declined to comment on whether the peace terms as published represent Germany's views at present, beyond saying that nothing au- thentic on the subject had been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Crew Was Worried

Honolulu. April 9.--Members of the crew of the submarine F-4, lost off Honolulu harbor, worried over the condition of the vessel, according to Mrs. M. D. Black, at whose home William s. Nelson. chief machinists mate on the F-d, lived She said today she overheard several of the crew discussing the engine blowout on the F-4 early in March and that they ap- peared worried.
 Preparations for raising the F-4 are proceeding slowly. Officers in charge de- clined to discuss rumor that efforts to reach the submarine with a diving tube might be abandoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
MILK WAGON DRIVERS
 ORDERED TO MOUNT
 THE WATER WAGON

Chicago. April 9.--Milk wagon drivers were ordered today to mount the water wagon until their differences with the Illinois Milk Dealers asso- citation are settled. The order was is- sued in letters to 2600 drivers signed by L. P Fitcie, president of the Milk Wagon Drivers union, who urged them to abstain from intoxicants as "war measure"
 The men are seeking one day off each week with pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
To Banquet Burton

Lima. Peru April 9-Former United States Senator Theodore E. Burton. who is touring South America, to gather in- formation with a view to bringing about closer relations between the United States and Latin American countries, will leave here tomorrow for the interior Upon his return banquet will be given in his honor by President Benevides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
PRINCE OF WALES
 BACK FROM FRONT

London. April 1o.--t2:45 a. m)--The Prince of Wales arrived in London yes terday from the front bearing dispatches from Field Marshal Sir John French to Lord Kitchener.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Trading company.

The sensational developments grew cut of the killing of M. O. Barton. who
 was way1aid and robbed Thursday
 night on the Mu1ga road. The body
 was discovered yesterday morning at
 II o'clock about 100 yards off the main
 Mulga road There was bullet hole in
 his head, and his six ull had been frac-
 tured. His pockets were turned wrong
 side out, and his watch was missing.
 The body was found by Mason and
 searching party.
 MT. Barton was insured for about
 S30. 900, s15,0O0 of it being in life and
 s15.000 in accident. The insurance was
 Fifteen thousand dollars, Penn Mutual, $75o0, Continental Casualty, $750O Maryland Casualty.
 Thursday night at o'clock Barton, accompanied by J. B. Waldrop and Mason, rented a horse and buggy from the Boss Livery company at Ems 1ey and started to Mulga MT. Waldrop who runs a chicken farm few miles from Ensley, got out at this point and
  his way back from Mulga. Barton said that he would and that Waldrop might expect him not later than 3 o'clock. He then proceeded to drive in- to Mulga and MT. Mason got out at the hotel and bade Barton good night.
 This was the last seen of the unfortu-
 nate man until his body was discovered esterday morning.
 Searching Party Gets Out In the meantime Walton had tired of waiting for Barton to return and had driven to Ensley in a taxicab. Mason spent the night at Mulga. Yesterday morning he returned to his farm and dis. covered that the horse and buggy driven by Barton had come in without him. He
 then went to Mulga, found Mason and told him of it and the latter organized a searching party and proceeded along the Mulga road.
 After they had gone about five miles they noticed where the wheels of the buggy veered sharply into the woods and followed and discovered the body
 A coupling pin was lying nearby, and upon examination if was found thai | clotted blood and some matted hair was cliug;ng tc it. The pockets oi the victim had been turned wrong side cut and his watch was missing. Cor cner Spain. was notified and proceeded | to the scene at once.
 l The police were also notified and De ! tectives Eubanks and Crenshaw were pu | to wcrk on the case. Their investigation
 resulted in the arrest of Mason and Wal 1 ton early this morning.
 1 Mason Statement 1 Both men deny all knowledge of tn, crime. Mason made the following state
 ment to a reporter of The Age-Herald al 1 the city jail this morning.:
 1 T have no idea who committed thi. 1 horrible crime. and cannot imagine an, 1 other motive than robbery. Mir. Barton | was an intimate friend of mine, and ] al1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
John Mccoy Dead

Newport News, Va, April 9.-John Mo Coy, wall paper manufacturer of York, Pa, died at Old Point, near here, today. The body was sent to York tonght.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Exports From Germany
 Into Italy Prohibited. Trains From Italy Are Crowded With Teutons
ITALIAN POLITICAL PARTIES URGE THAT
 NATION ENTER WAR
National League Declares Big Political Upheaval Will Follow Unless COun- try Joins in Conflict

Rome, April 1O-tVia London 12;3s .. m)-OfficinI deniaIs of the report that Austria has asked the good of fices Of the Holy See to obtain peace proposaIs Is printed in the osservatore Rempno, the organ of the Vatican.
 Geneva. Switzerland, April 9.-tNia Paris. 4;25 n. m.)-The German gov crnment today. besides prohibiting eA- ports from Germany to Italy, is stop ripc at the frontier stations all empty Italian freight cnrs bound homcward.
 Passenger trains arriving in Switx- erland today from Italy are crowded with German families.
 Rome, April 9--d055 a. nl., via Paris, lo.s5 D. m)-Political parties favorable to Italy's immediate intervention in the war, comprising democrats, radicals reformists. socialists and nationalists. have arranged meetings to be held Sun day throughout Italy in an endeavor to bring about the country's participation in the conflict.
 The Courriere DIta1ia says the move ment has assumed the character of a warning to the monarchy, since the Ma tional league, which arranged the meet ings. adopted a resolution containing this sentence;
 ''If, after a long waiting there are 1isillusions, no matter of what nature, a profound political upheaval is inevi- table"
 Professor Mullini 8 socialist leader, explains this section of the resolution thus:
 fin other words, if the monarchy is unable to mako national war the non archy win cease to exist in Italx. as a profound policital upheaval means a change of regime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
French Report

Paris, April 9-01:15 D. m.)-The French official war office statement tonight said:
 After a new and brilliant attack. the important position of Les Esparges, which dominates the plain of Woevre, and which the enemy defended obstinateiy. is conl- pletely in our hands. We carried yes terday 1900 yards of trenches and this morning the Germans held in strength on the plateau only two isolated positions of some meters. We carried these posi- tions this afternoon taking 150 prisoners We thus have attained one of the prin- cipal objectives of our operations of the last few days.
 ssFarther to the north in the forest of Ally we have maintained all the ground gained-about 200 yards-on a front of about 400 yards and repulsed three coun- ter attacks In the forest of Montnare the Germans made 15 attacks to retake trenches which we wrested from them yesterday. They were repulsed 15 times Heaps of German bodies are lying on the ground
 '.On the rest of the front actions 60 be reported are as follows:
 sIn Belgium near Drei Gracten the Ger mans by an attack occupied part of a trench on the left bank of the Yser
 .Tr Champagne there have been infan- try attacks of local. but vigorous, char acter. North of Beausejour the Germans endeavored to retake part of the trenches lost by them last month. They were ,nown down, except at one point, where yesterday evening they installed them- selves in an advanced French position. Today we made a counter attack. We recaptured the place and pushed the en- cmy back to his point of departure, in flicting appreciable losses.
 "On the southeastern slope of Hart manns- weilerkopf the number of prison CTS taken by us during the last few days Was 15o.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Mason Statement

Both men deny all knowledge of tn, crime. Mason made the following state ment to reporter of The Age-Herald al the city jail this morning.:
 "I have no idea who committed thi. horrible crime and cannot imagine an, other motive than robbery. Mir. Barton was an intimate friend of mine. and an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-10
Following Out,

"I deem it my duty to exercise the authority conferred upon me by the law of March IA, 1912. to see tosit that neither side to tine struggle now going on in Mexico receive any assistance from this side of the border"
 There is no law by which the Presi- dent of the United States. 1t was de-
 tCoatinued sn Page Eishtl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

A man alone, with all the rest
of the world against him except
the one girl that loves him, is the
prediciment of John Storm, the
hero in the christian" the great
five-part love drama which will
be shown at the Colonial theater
for one week beginning Sunday,
February IA.
+. The part of John Storm is
taken by Earle Williams, one of
the foremost actors on the screen
today and a man of winning per-
sonality. Edith Storey. who
plays the part opposite that of
John Storm, has made great
success in this part. The story
OF THE Christian" is said to be
the greatest love story that Hall
Game ever wrote, and the great
success encountered by this film
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

Little 10-year-old Mildred Har-
ris is said to have the most gor-
geous head of flaxen curls, large,
expressive, blue eyes, perfect
nose and mouth, and one of the
most classic profiles ever seen on
the moving picture screens.
She is a Californian by birth,
and her home is in Santa Monica,
Calf. Her hours away from the
movie studio are about equally
divided between study and her
beloved pony, "Jocko."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

in the east proves the theory.
Glory Quale, the natural-born
mimic. leaves her eountryhome
reaches London, goes on the
stage and wins fame and fortune
John Storm. her country sweet
heart, believing he has lost Glory
forever, enters monastery, and
tries to forget her. He cannot
kill his love. He then returns to
the world and becomes famous as
a slum worker and q friend OF
the poor.
They meet in later life, and
the dramatic incidents that fol-
low make one of the most dra-
matte and tense stories ever
shown on movie screen.
Read tho Classified ADS On
Eaup Civ
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

Sundays program at the Vau-
dette theater, 18th and X, is
headed by THE Pines of Lory,
two part Edison drama, with
Miss MILAN Nesbit, the famous
movie star, in the leading role,
and Marc McDermott playing OPP
posite her. On the new bill are
also 1.-THE VIPER" two part
Kalem drama with Alice Joyce;
Bunny Backslides,' a John
Bunny comedy, and another COM
edy.
The Monday and Tuesday bill
follows: Lost in Mid Ocean,
three part Vitagraph drama,
featuring Maurine Rasmussen;
Young Mrs. winthrop" an Edi-
son drama in two parts, and
alias Creased Lightning" a
Nina comedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

as real lady" and goes to a
seaside resort, where she poses
as a Fifth avenue heiress.
1t happens that Tom Clancy. In
the same department store, has
the same fit of madness. He goes
to the seashore and meets Nellie,
whom he never laid eyes on be-
fore. The resulting story. to-
gether with a KIDNAPPING of the
girl, and other interesting Incl
dents, form one of the best stor-
les that Paramount has put In its
pictures for many a day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13
MARY PICkFORD
AT THE PALACE

Heading the new program
which begins Sunday at the Palace
theater, Manager John Siefert
will offer Mary Piekford in "An
Arcadian Maid" Mary Pickford
has starred in more big photo
plays than perhaps any other
actress In the country, and her
charm and natural talent have
won for her the title OF THE
Maud Adams of the Movies" In
addition to this picture, there
will be several good comedies
and a drama. and the regular
weekly pictures from the Euro
pean battlefields.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

Edith Taliaferro, starring in
the latest Paramount success,
Young Romance" comes to the
Apollo theater tomorrow for a
three days engagement. On the
same bill will be THE Vanishing
Jewels" third of the series of
"Clutching Hand" features.
Young Romance" is the story
of Nellie Nolan, shop girl, who,
in a fit of June madness, spends
her entire savings of 500 for
finery and decides to have one
week of Joy. She outfits herself
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13

Charles Chaplin. the inimita-
BILE comedian, who IL appearing
regularly at the Melbourne the
alter, comes again tomorrow In
one Of his funniest productions,
"Mabel's Married Life" Charlie
does some new stunts with
Mabel that are declared to be
one long scream OF laughter,
The Lost Receipt" a two part
Reliance drama; THE Inside
Tip" a strong story of crook
life, and "The Last Shot," a
western drama, complete the
bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13
At THE LYCEUM
THEATER TODAY

The Lyceum theater, 2713
Sixth avenue, is showing today
the fifth episode of THE Perils
of Pauline" in two parts, togeth-
er with a good comedy and
drama
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13
"THREE WEEKS"
AT THE TACOMA

Three Weeks" the famous
Elinor Glyn love drama, is COM
ing to the Tacoma theater in mo-
ton pictures for one week. start
ing Feb. 81. 1t is one of the re-
cent sensations of the movie
world. and a greater drawing card
than THE Spoilers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13
WHAT'S DOING AT MOVIES
GOOD FILMS At
SHELlll THEATER

Bookings for the Shell theater
indicate an unusual collection of
first-class films. Today's bill in
clrdes File 113," a two-reel
Biograph drama by Emile Gaber-
ian. The story surrounds q
criminal case filed under the
number of lib" by the prefec-
ture OF police at Paris. Lillian
Walker and Ned Finley will ap-
pear In a Vitagraph comedy
drama. breaking in" Sundays
hill is headed by special two
reel vitagraph comedy. War,
with Flora Finch. Kate Price,
Hughie Mack and Fay Dwiggins.
The Monday show includes
Berries of Faith" a Vitagraph
drama with Norma Talmadge
and Van Dyke Brooke.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-13
AT THE IDLE
HOUR THEATER

Today's bill at the Idle Hour;
1.-THE VIPER two-act feature with
Alice Joyce, a great success;
"Fatty's Sweetheart, one-reel
comedy with Hughie Mack; and
"A Tonsorial Leopard Tanner,
one-reel comedy with John Lam
caster, Lyllian Leighton and the
selig Jungle Zoo. Tomorrow &
bill contains THE False Guard
ian," two-reel drama with Alice
HOLSTER: "Broncho Billy, the
Vagabond,' "a drama featuring
G. M. Anderson, and Marian,
the Holy Terror" together with
doc Yak, the Marksman."