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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Birmingham. July 5. isl5
Says slaton Will Not Come Back

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 l notice in the columns of your paper where one of Alabamas s big guns says that bitterness against ex-Governor Slaton is all dying out, and that Slaton did not sneak out of Georgia He did sneak out and he never will come back: he won't dare; the people of Georgia are mad, and they grow more mad and more bitter every day.
 The coroner's jury. the grand jury. the trial jury. the appellate court. the su- preme court the United States supreme court, the prison commission all pro- nounced Frank guilty. The governor upset it all, even the highest tribunal in the United States It makes us poor heathens mad. Do you wonder at it? But what Is more heartrending is the fact that Gov. John M. Slaton was and is a member of the Hebrew law firm of Rooser, Slaton. Phillips X O.. who were Franks lawyers As member of the firm he got money from Frank for defending him. He com muted Frank s sentence. commuted the sentence of his own client. How much money did Governor Slaton get for defend ing Frank? He got one-quarter the amount paid the law firm of Rosser. Slaton, Phil lips & Go. by their client. Frank. When Frank was to hang the only way to save him was the governor. The law firm of Rosser, Slaton Phillips X Co got Slaton to commute sentence or lnelr client Frank That's what makes us red -hooded Georgians mad. You can travel four days in any direction in Georgia: you can get a big reward if you can find anyone in favor of Saton. Do you blame us for getting mad at this stinSing mess? Our big papers bought. and our governor sell ing out. We are humiliated.
 Slaton sneaked out of Georgia He never will return to Georgie Yours.
 c. H. WILSON.
 Atlanta, New Terminal Hotel. July {. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
CRENSHAW'S TEST
 NEARLY COMPLETED
Alabama Insurance Man ager Acts After Seeing How Vitaltias Is
 Extracted

When 1 first saw how 1t was extracted from natural minerals 1 was impressed with Nitalitas," states Manager lack Grenshaw of the Liability insurance at Birmingham. Ala
 T am great believer In nature and to substantiate my belief 1 am giving this statement to the public. | am glad 70 state what know about Nitalitas have been troubled with chronic indlses- tion for more than five years; so bad at times l had to diet la fact. l had only eaten certain foods before taking vitali- tas. l have been benefited to the extent that l feel am cured of chronic ndigrs- tion, but am still continuing it's use 1 heartily recommend Ntalitas to all suffer- CTS of indigestion and a run down condi- tlon.'
 MT. Crenshaw's observations will he read with much interest and thousands of people throughout the south will in- dorse what he says regarding Nitalitas It is effective not only for indigestion and run down condition, however, but for ills generally of stomach. liver. kidneys bowels and blood It is natures greatest tonic and corrective.
 See the display and sample Vitaltas at Avery's Drug Store. l09-1l1 2Oth st. cr write there for information. Also for salt by Pegram-P Patton Drug Co.,, Bessemcr, Ala,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
No Rights Violated

Washington. July 5.-Officals here pointed out today that apparently no American rights had been violated in the German submarine attack on the British steamer Anglo Californian, as the officers of the vessel admitted they tried to escape.
 If any Americans were killed, off cials held the case was parallel to that of the British steamer Armenian, on which several Americans lost their lives
 Continued efforts of a merchantmen to escape when ordered to heave to by a hostile war vessel places neutrals aboard outside of the protection of their home government, according to interna- tional law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
PEACE SOCIETY IS
 FULLY ORGANIZED
Headquarters Opened at The Hague by Women's
 International Congress

Amsterdam. June 5.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press1-The permanent or ganization for peace, which was decided upon at the International Congress of Women held at The Hague, has been completed. and headquarters have been established at this capital. Miss Jane Addams of Chicago has been made presi- dent of the organization, which Is to be known as "rhe International Congress of Women for Permanent Peace;' pr. Aletta Jacobs of Amsterdam is first vice president, Frau Rozlka Scldmmer of Hun gary and New York is second vice presi- dent Miss Chrystal Masmillan of Scot land. secretary, and Miss Rosa Manus of Amsterdam, assistant secretary. The pur- pose of the permanent organization Is to urge the adoption of the plan of contnu- ous mediation without armistice, which was adopted by the congress, and which has been set forth in pamphlet writ ten by Miss Julia Grace Wales. dele- gate to the congress from the University of Wisconsin, and reprinted for circula- ton at the congress by the members of the American delegation,
 This plan favors conference of tho neutral nations to sit at least SO long as the present war shall last for tho purpose of continuous and independent mediation. with or without armistice, and if necessary even without the specific permission of the bellgerents. This con ference Is to consider and submit. simul- taneously, to the warning powers what 1t considers reasonable propositions, based on principles regarded as favorable to the establishment of permanent peace. It Is also expected to seek by the method of submitting simultaneous standing pro- posals to the belligerents as well as by inviting suggestions from them. some basis of settlement of existing hostillties which might appeal to all as worthy of consideration.
 On the completion of the work of the various embassies of women sent by the congress to the governments of the va rious warning nations. the women con- stituting these missions will reasembe at Amsterdam and make plans for fu- ture action by the permanent organiza- ton.
 No embassy will go to President Wil- son until after all the European countries decided upon for visits have been cov- cred, nor until after the subsequent meet ing in Amsterdam to make plans for the future. When this has been done, how ever Miss Jane Addams. Miss Chrystal Macmillan, Fraulein 1ida Augusta Hey mann of Berlin and probably pr. Alletta Jacobs of Amsterdam will constitute che embassy to wait upon the President of the United States and 10 urge his cooper alton in the plan of calling a permanent conference of neutral nations to urge peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
HIGHWAY BOOSTERS
 RETURN FROM ROME
Forrest Highway Associa. ton Organized at Meet
 ing At Rome

Citizens of Jefferson county who left Sunday afternoon for Rome. Ga. to boost the construction of the Forrest highway, connecting Birmingham with the Dixie highway at Rome, returned to Birmingham last night after rec orc trip.
 Going over the roads were in rather bad condition on account of mud, and the party suffered from the wet wealth CT, but returning it was not so bad.
 The meeting held in Rome yesterday to effect a permanent organization was called to order by Judge Moses Wright of Rome, who was made tenn porary chairman. J. A, Rountree of Birmingham was made chairman of pre- manent organization and was ap- rointed to act with committee of 12. The organization will be known as the Forrest Highway association. By laws and constitution were drawn up ana were unanimously adopted by the meeting.
 Representatives from the following counties were present at the meeting: Jefferson, St Clair, Etowah, Cherokee and Floyd county, Georgia. Richard w. Massey of Birmingham was made pres ident of the organization and five vice presidents were elected, one from each county represented at the meeting. They were: John W. O'Neill of Jeffer- son, N A. Hood of St. Clair, Judge l.. l.. Herzberg of Etowah, J. M. GarvIn of Cherokee and J. B. Simpson of Floyd H. L. Wheeling of Rome was made secretary of the organization and Earl Lay of Gadsden, secretary.
 A board of directors was elected, which will have charge of the govern ment of the highway association. The board will consist of the following :; J. A Rountree and Hugh McGeever of Jefferson county, W. G. Fellings and John T. Stewart of Etowah, Judge J. L.. Herring and T. E. Moody of St. Clair, Judge J. l.. Savage and N. A. Williams of Cherokee, and A. B. Arlington and A. NJ. Tumlin of Floyd.
 After the meeting adjourned the vis- itors were rendered a luncheon by the Rotary club of Rome. Speeches were made by Capt Frank $. White, Con gressman J. l.. Burnett and John w. Sibley. All of the members who at tended from Jefferson report that they had royal time. The proposed high way from Birmingham to Rome is 132 miles in length and traverses some of tho most beautiful country found in the entire south. Much enthusiasm was aroused by the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06

Saint Cyr at the end of last July. and with all his classmates was promoted sec ond lieutenant and incorporated in the army. Wounded In a night attack In Lor- raine. while eourageousy leading his sec uon, he was promoted first lieutenant He returned to thee front in December weDt through the winter campaign and was asain wounded last month. He was too young 10 be promoted captainf so Joffre decided that he should have the cross of the brave.
 His brother. Jasques Humbert, only a year older, has also been once wounded and Is again at the front participating in the French offensive north of Arras. having earned the stripes of captain
 Besides hts two sons. Generally Humhert has two brothers commanding battalions. one of whom was killed In the battle of the Marne The other Is commanding q regiment now in the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

escape the penalty. thus claimant may have to wait. four months before he can collect the amount of his claim. and is de- barred from collecting the penalty, which penalty was fixed as a punishment for combining to fix rates hy the insurance companies, when such combinations which under the old law had been held to be against public policy both by the supreme court of Alabama and the supreme court of the United States, and punishable by a penalty. the combine simply got to work and dictated change in the law to suit themselves.
 In my opinion we do not need so much the enactment of new laws as we do the repeal of all those laws passed in the in- terest of or at the dictation of the tariff association,i and for the purpose of shut ting out competition we do need the re- enactment of laws which were passed in the interest of the people and have stood the test of the courts. Yours truly,
 JAMES H. HARD.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
TURKS LOSE HEAVILY
 IN FIERCE ATTACK
 ON ALLIES TRENCHES
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about half battalion, were shot down, and a final bomb attack failed utterly.
 Further reports from the Australian and New Zealand corps as to the enemy s attack on the 29th and 30th on our right flank state that the action was com menced with a heavy fire. from midnight until 1;30 a. m, to which our men only replied by series of cheers. The Turks then launched their attack and came right on with bayonet and bombs. Those who got into our saps were instantly killed the remainder were dealt with by bomb and rifle fire. By ? a. m the enemy broke and many were killed while with dra wing
 "The Turks were completely taken aback by the concealed sap ahead of our main line and the dead are lying thickly in front of this. Some got into the sap. several across 1t. All were wiped out.
 Following the defeat of this attack the enemy attacked at o'clock this morn ing on our left and 30 men came over the parapets in front of the right of Quinn's post. These were duly polished off.
 Attack Allies Left
 "Prisoners say that three fresh bat talions were employed in the main at tack, made by personal order of Enver Pasha the Turkish war minister). who as they definitely assert, was present in ilt titHCutS Ju -S HIS iS toislii hhSt by an Armenian prisoner who declares stringent orders were issued recently that no further attacks were to be made, be- cause if the Turks remained on the de- fensive the British would be forced to attack and would suffer severely, but En- yer Pasha oyer-rode the instruction and orders were received that the Australians were to be driven into the sea.
 "On July ?, after a heavy bombardment of our advanced positions the enemy in fantry advanced. but were driven back to the main nullah a mile from our front. by the Scorpion and by our rifle and machine gun fire.
 About D. m the Turkish artillery re- commenced their bombardment under cover of which two battalions emerged from the nullah to the northeast of our most advanced trench and commenced an attack across the open advancing in two regular lines.
 At the outset an effective shrapnel fire from the Tenth battery, Royal Field artil lery, caused great execution among the attackers. Gonrlha supports then ad- vanced, and there being insufficient room in the trenches, took up a position on some excavated earth in the rear, from which a deadly rifle fire was poured into the advancing lines. The Turkish officers could be seen endeavoring to get their men forward, but they would not face the fire and retreated in disorder after suffering heavy casualties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Re-enecat Old Insurance Law

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 In my letter to you published April +, in which discussed the Southeastern Un- derwriters' association, in referring to which l said. Ut has conspired against the interest of whole communities. it has lobbied against the mass of the people, men who were elected and paid by the taxpayers to safeguard their interes have directed legislation. dictated laws. etc
 Senator Judge recently called attention to an amendment to a law which was en- acted several years ago, and this amend ment, is one of the things I had in mind in writing that this association had dic- lated laws. Originally the law referred to provided for a penalty of % per cent to be added by the jury to any loss proven to be due a claimant. The said penalty of 20 per cent applied to those who were members of any tariff or rate-making as soeiation, or connected in any way there with
 This law stated in part. And no stip- ulau ton or agreement in such contract or policy of insurance to arbitrate loss or damage, not to give notice or make proof Of loss or damage shall in any such ca se be binding on the assured, or beneficiary, but the right of action accrues immediate ly upon loss or damage" This law was held to be good by the supreme court of Alabama tSee 142 Ala. 650. So So. 2O4), and also by the supreme court of the United States January. 1911 tSee German American Insurance company vs. Halel. Soon after the latter decision was rem dered the tariff association showed its inc hand through the medium of three special insurance agents. who dictated and had passed an amendment to the law which destroyed the section referred to. in other words, they dictated and had passed a law which was against the in terest of the public While it is still true that the D per cent penalty can be re- covered, the law requires that proof of
 loss shall be filed; that appraisals shall be held and that no right of action ac- crues until after Is days after proof of loss has been filed with the home office of the insurance company. or in the hands of a duly qualified agent, and it is also provided that the penalty shall not be en- forced against any company which pays or offers to pay the assured or the bene- ficiary the full amount of loss ascer- tained and proven to be due under the pol icy or policies within 60 days after the pl oof of loss is filed, so that instead of be- ing able to bring action immediately, the assured has to wait on the pleasure Of the adjusters of the companies to adjust the loss. which under their present plan can take to make the adjustment, and are filed in which to pay the claim. and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
GENERAL HUMBE.RT'S
 SONS WIN H0NORS.
Both Promoted and Young est Decorated With the
 Legion of Honor

Nancy June 5.-fCorrespondence of the Associated Press Jon one of the plateaus of French Lorraine, where the French made a heroics resistance to the invading forces in September, General Joffre re- gently reviewed the division of cavalry commanded by General Humbert. He conferred a number of decora tions but left to General Humbert himself the duty of pinnine the Cross of the Legion of honor on the breast of his son, Jean Hum- bert, hero of only 10 years of age, doubt less the youngest wearer of the coveted red ribbon.
 Jean Humbert was in his first year at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
GERMAN-AMERICAN DISPUTE LIKELY TO
 BE SETTLED PRIOR
 TO SENDING REPLY
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sisteht with military necessities and che force of German public opinion. And this is force that Is certain to be taken into account.
 It is believed, however. that by the present plan of preliminary interchange of views a solution may be found which would go long way toward meeting the American wishes The term pas senger ships" is used advisedly for if appears to be no longer a question of torpedoing American ships in the war zone. It is pointed out that the Ameri- can desires in this direction already have been met to the fullest degree as Ger many is animated by the most sincere de- side to avoid any attacks on American craft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
POSSE FAIL TO FIND
 SLAYERS OF TURNER

Macon, Ga. July b.-An all day search by officers and an armed poese of farmers failed today to reveal the whereabouts of the negro slayers of Slas Turner, prominent planter of Jones county, who was shot Sunday near Round UaK. TWO negroes were killed by infuriated friends of Turner shortly after the murder, but quiet prevailed in the county tonight and the authorities said they expected no further trouble.
 Sheriff Etheridge said he had heard that several negroes had been killed in the race riot Sunday night, but that he had seen the bodies of only two, Alonzo Green and his young son of Wayside. They had nothing to do with the murder of Silas Turner said the sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
SAYS ENGLAND NOT
 READY FOR PEACE

San Francisco, July 5.-Mrs. Ethel Snow den, wife of Philip Snowden. member of the British Parliament from Blackburn. told women peace workers of many na- tions here today that no peace advocate in Great Britain wants peace until the wrongs of Belgium have been lighted. She spoke to the International Confer encc of Women Workers to promote per manent peace.
 Peace workers of Great Britain" she said. ''realize that the martyred nation theory of obtaining peace is not practical volitics and cannot sucoest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
lake Davidson

Jake Davidson, one of the best known business men of the city, died Sunday, July 4, at the residence of his brother in New York. He was in the tailoring brsiness in Birmingham for many years and about two months ago went to Battle Creek, Mich, on account of fail ing health, and later to New York Mir. Davidson was prominent in fra ternal circles and for Is years was master of exchequer of Birmingham lodge No. S5, Knights of Pythias. ,He was 62 years of age and unmarried. He is survived by two brothers and one sister. who reside in Selma, and one brother. who lives in New York, from whose residence the funeral will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
G. N. IOkey

Funeral services over the remains of C. N Lokey, aged 4z years, who died Saturday afternoon at the family resi- dence, 515 Twenty-third street, north, were conducted from Taylor's Chapel, rear Challxville, yesterday morning at II o'clock. Interment followed in Fay 1cr's Chapel cemetery. The deceased Is survived by his widow and one child, also four brothers: J. D. of Birming- ham. H. M. of Albertville, N H., and J. M. of Shawnee. Okla, and two sisters. Mrs. J. H. Sellers of Shawnee, and Mrs T. N. Goodwin of Chalkville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
ANSWERS DEMANDS
 FOR WAGE INCREASE

Chicago, July 5.-Leonard A. Busby, president of the surface traction lines. first witness for the companies before the board of arbitration in the street car strike, presented their answer today to the mems demands for a wage increase.
 Chicago pays higher wages for street car work than any other city in the AUnited States, hut stands at the bot tom in the rate of return on the capital invested, said Busby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Eyelena Brady

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Evalena Brady, aged 42 years, who died Sunday afternoon at the resi- dcnce of her mother, Mrs Tom Crow ley. 7226 Third avenue, East Lake, were conducted from the residence yes- teIday morning at 10 o'clock. Inter- me nt followed in McElwain cemetery, The deceased is survived by her hus- band. Foster Brady, and one, small child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Mrs. l.. D. Littleton

Guin. July Especial Mrs. l.. D.. Lttleton. wife of L. D. Litt1eton, the largest merchant of this town, died yesterday morning at 5:30 at the fam iiy residence. Mrs. Bittleton had been ill for sometime and her demise was rot unexpected. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church today at 10 o'clock and the of ficiating clergymen were the Rev. F.. F Redus, pastor of the Methodist church, and the Rev. w. A. Darden, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The flcral offerings were many and beau tiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Constandis Will Recover

George Constandis. the Greek who was wounded by H. R. Tucker of East Lake, Monday night, when the later shot Con- standis twice and cut his throat, is slowly improving at the Hillman hospital, where he was brought immediately after the shooting. The hospital authorities say that the man will recover, provided no complications set in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Birmingham Boy Wins

Eddie French, a Birmingham boy. won the 50-mile event yesterday in the Savan- nah, Ga, Motorcycle clubs annual Fourth of July race. Joe Cairo of Savannah won the 1O0-mile event. Both the winners rode Harley-Davidson machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Dorothy May Fleming

Funeral services over the remains of Dorothy May F'lemming, the 2-year- old daughter of Mir and Mrs. C. C. Flemmng, Jr., who died Sunday at midnight at the family residence, 1115 Tenth. avenue south, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
B. Y.P. U MEETING
 CLOSES TODAY About Sixty-five Delegates to Leave Pelham
 Heights

Pelham Heights, July .-tSpecial)-The Alabama Baptist Young Peoples associa- tion delegates will, tomorrow. close their first annual session
 Dr. Strickland. Professor Flake. Rev. H. H. Hicks and Miss Hartwell have, in every particular, rendered excellent serv- ice as teachers of the several classes.
 It is true that the weather has been unfavorable, so much 50 that MT. Dean Blackweller had to omit on some days the outdoor amusements. Though in lieu Of these exercises music and parlor games have been furnished that to great ex- tent, made delegates and visitors pass the afternoon recreation and evening hours pleasantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
Dr. E. c. Pearson

Mountain Creek, July 5.-tSpeciai.) Dr. E. C. Pearson, age 70, died at the Alabama Old Soldiers Home and was buried in the home cemetery today. Dr. Pearson was well liked by all who knew him and his death is very much regretted by all of the veterans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06

way thus assuring the physicians that there was no necessity for difficult and dangerous probing. It also was as certained that the wound in the aL- domen was almost superficial, the bull let having travelled clear across the stomach under the skin, but without penetrating the thick wall of protect
 ing muscles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-06
A Base Libel

ITS tennis still popular?'
 Popular? Why, there are some who play it with as much enthusiasm as the average man plays poker"