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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13

Joseph M. Brown. who was governor of Georgia when Frank was arrested for the murder of Mary Phagan. was the prin- cipal speaker in opposition to clemency.
 He told of his plans to protect Frank
 when he heard rumors that a mob would attack the jail. These rumors. he said. tier proved to have been without foun- dalton. MT. Brown protested against any overturning of the verdicts and judgments of Georgia juries and courts Ion petitions of persons outside the state" In closing ha declared:
 If your excellency wishes to invoke lynch law: if you wish to weaken, if not
 destroy trial by jury in this state. you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
OFFICERS SCHOOL
 OF MILITIA CLOSES

Montgomery. June 12.-( Special )-The officers school of the Alabama National Guard closed this afternoon, following q week of arduous work on the part of the officers of the state troops. The school was held near the grounds of the Mont gomery Country club, and was conducted by officers of the United States army.
 According to the state officers the work this year was more thorough and com plete than at any other school ever held in the state and the course of instruc- tion was considered highly beneficial About 125 officers of the Alabama Ma tional Guard were in attendance upon the school. Col. c. J. Hubbard. acting ad- jutant general. was in charge of the en- eATaoment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
ITALY IS AGREED ON
 SERVIAN PROBLEM

Rome, June 12.-fVia Chiasso and Paris 5:OS p. m)-It is understood that Italy Is in accord with the allies upon the friend. ly representations from Belgrade concern ing the Servian advance into Albania. ex- pressing the desire that the question be left for solution by the peace conference after the war. It Is stated that neither Italy nor the allies oppose the Serviar military advance toward the Adriatit across Albania, but prefer that Servia should not divert part of her forces from the main objective of the campaign, name ly, to fight Austria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
German Troops Crossing Stream Have Been Thrust Back While Russians Lose in Eastern Galicia
SEVERE FIGHTING
 EXPECTED TO LAST
 FOR SEVERAL DAYS
French Offensive in West Repulsed, Say German Reports - German Sub- marines Again Active

London, June 12.-(9.50 p. m.)-An- other big battle is being fought along the line of the Dniester river in Ga licia, in which Russian forces are pitted against those of Austria and Germany. Those German troops which had crossed the Dnfester at Zurawna having been driven back, and the Russ slams in eastern GaIicia and BuiSo- draw to the river, the two armies now face one another across the wide and crooked stream, each making thrusts in an effort to gain the initiative for an offensive.
 The Austrians in their official re- port claim to have succeeded in cross ing the rlver east of Horodenka, a movement which, in view of their re- cent experience near Zurawna, might prove dangerous.
 The Austro Germans, however, still have Lemberg as their objective and they are not likely to allow any re- verses they have suffered near Eur awna and east of Przemysl to put them off So that fighting as severe as any witnessed in recent weeks may be ex- pected during the next few days.
 Fighting in Baltic
 Heavy fighting also continues in the Baltic provinces and on the east Prus- sian frontier. in which both sides claim advantages With the view, doub tless, O. preventing the Russians from send ing endorsements to either Of their wings, the Germans yesterday at tackled on the Rawka river between Biiimow and Sochac2ew. the scene of important battles last winter. In yester- days attack the Germans claim to have broken into the Russian positions and to have taken 5000 prisoners.
 At points at Rheims and north of Arras the French continue their at taoks, which they report to have been successful, but which the Germans. however, Invariably state have Leen repulsed.
 Although no big forward movement has been made, fighting is almost con- tinuous along the line from the sea to Champagne and in the Woevre. The British and Be1gians are playing an important role in these operations. for on them falls the task of holding large German forces on their front by
  venting the Germans from sending re- lief to those troops which the French are assailing.
 Italians Successful
 The Italians have scored another suc- cess on the Isonzc river by the cap ture of the town of Gradisco, and it is reported they are carrying out a strong offensive all along the river as far up as Tolmino, which they are trying to outflank.
 Unofficial reports state that the all lies are steadily progressing on the Gallipoli peninsula. but no details are given and official confirmation is lack ing.
 Todays report of German submarine activity shows one steamer and three trawlers were sunk. Since last Satur- day German submarines have sunk o4 vessels, of which seven were neutral. The others comprised two French. two Belgian, three Russian and 40 British. O; the British vessels 32 were fishing craft In addition two fishing smacks were sunk by Zeppelin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
ITALIANS THREATEN
 ROVERET0 AND M0R|
Advance Pushed So Closely That Cities May Be Oc-
 cupied Already

Verona, Italy, June 12-(via Chias1 so and Paris, June 13, 12,3O .. m.)--The Italian advance on ROvereto, in ry- roI, 13 miles southwest of Trent, and Morl, IS miles southwest of Trent, has pushed so close to both towns +hnt either they already have been taken or about to be occupied. according to reports from the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13

can do 1t by reversing all the courts decisions in the present case"
 William NJ. Howard in his opening ar- gument for Frank said the condemned man would rely on the record of the case to convince the governor of his inno- cence. Governor Slaton put many ques- tions to Howard concerning material cir- cumstances brought out at the trial. Among them were questions as to whero in the pencil factory Mary Phagan was killed. how her body was taken to tho basement and what evidence there was of assault prior to the murder. The governor said he wanted to ascertain how the tes-h timony of James Conley. a negro, ono of the states principal witnesses. har.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
RUSSIAN DESTROYER SUNK.

Constantinople, June 12.-(via London, 4:5S D. m.)-Official all nouncement was made today that a Russian torpedo boat destroyer was sunk in the Black sea Friday night by the Turkish cruiser Mi dullu, formerly the German cruiser Breslau. The Midullu returned safely to port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
Twelve Killed by Bombs

Nish. June 12.-(via London, lo:S5 D. m.)
 Three Austrian aeroplanes yesterday dropped bombs on Kragojevatz, killing or wounding 12 persons. Servian aeroplanes pursued the hostile machines, bringing one down. Another aeroplane with two Ger man officers was captured at Agipalanka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
FRANK CASE ARGUED
 BEFORE GOVERNOR
Former Governor Brown Urges Georgia Execu- tive Not to Overturn Verdcts and Judgments of Juries- Howard Speaks In Franks
 Behalf

Atlanta June -Arguments 
 
  be in reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
German Official Reports Deny Reverses and Claim Progress in the East Is Continuing
WESTERN BATTLE
 LINE QUIET EXCEPT
 ON BELGIAN FRONT
Italians Continue to Press Forward and Austrians Are Reported to Be in Retreat

The Russian claim to have admin istered check to the Germnnic allies on both banks of the Dniester river in GaIicin and the Petrograd authorities in consequence express the belief that the Austro-German forces have ahan- doned their attempt to recapture Lem berg, the Galician capital. On the oth- CT hand, the German official state- ment says the Austro-Germans con- tinue to make progress in the south eastern war zone and that forces un- der General Linsingen have retal<en the town of Zurawna, which lies to the east of PrxemysI.
 Along the battle front. stretching from the North sea to Switzerland, compara- gan front. where a heavy artillery duel is in progress.
 Franco British forces are reported in advices from Athens to have joined bat tie with the Turks for the possession of the town of Gallipolli, at the entrance of the sea of Marmora. Fierce fighting also is reported to be raging near Maidos. which Is situated about half-way through the Dardanelles straits on the European side.
 Pressing Forward
 The Italians continue to push forward on the east bank of the Isonzo river. In addition to occupying the important town of Monfaleone. the Italians claim to have captured the Austrian town of Gradisca, near 5soTiizziiaa F e..ea ting before Italian troops near Rovereto the Austrians are reported to have evacuated and to have blown up the fort of Pozzacho. This position was considered one of the strong est of the Austrian defenses.
 Turkey announces the sinking of a Rus sian torpedo boat in the Black sea on Friday. The warship was destroyed by tho Ottoman cruiser Midulu, formerly the German cruiser Breslau, which re- turned safely to port.
 Four more British vessels have been sunk by German submarines. The steam ship Leuctra, of 3027 tons. and three trawlers were sent to the bottom in the North sea.
 Tn a statement issued at Nish the Servian government says the reason for the present Servian expedition across Albania in the direction of the Adriatic is that Albania has been hotbed of Austro-Turkish intrigue.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Japan TO PROTEST
YUAN'S ACCEPTANCE
OF CHINESE THRONE
Sudden Change at Peking May
Cause international Crisis in
Far East.

TOKYO. Dec. 12-Japan is expected
to make immediate representations to
the Chinese government IL reports from
Peking saying that Yuan Shi Kai.
President of the Chinese republic. has
accepted the crown as Emperor are
confirmed in formal communications to
the foreign office.
1t Is realized here that sudden
change in Peking. coming at time
when Chino-Japanese affairs arc In a
delicate shape. may turn the attention
of the world to new international
crisis In the far East.
II Is feared here that revolutionary
outbursts will occur throughout China
when the reports filter through to the
masses The recent trouble at Shanghai.
when rebels attacked the arsenal ana
seized Chinese cruiser. was generally
considered a protest against reports
that the government was drifting to-
ward a monarchy.
Japan, it Is understood, sent q
friendly note of warning to Yuan Shi
first rumored that he planned to as
cend the throne. In this not the Jap
anese government Is said to have had
the support of the allied powers.
Their diplomatic representatives con-
veyed to the Chinese statesmen the
declaration that their governments
would regard as unfrtencly any
change in the form Of government
that might cause revolutions and en-
danger lives and property Of foreign
erS,
The Washington times., 1915-12-12

copper companies are showing extracr.
dinary earnings at the current prices
for their products, and there seems to
be every assurance that the plesant
cemc. The cessation OF Of hostiIities
abroad will give a fresh impulse to the
demand for structural material. and
particularly for iron and steel: Ger
per to be delivered after the war. In
deed, she has made contracts during the
last fortnight for l50.Ooo0U tons. to be
delivered to her when the return OF
peace releases her from commercial $50
lation.
Monetary conditions were never more
conducive to speculation on the mar
ket's constructive side; Surplus funds
ters of the country In unprecedented
volume. The currency movement toward
the metropolis has been interrupted
only thrice during the calendar year. ear
third since January ! last. when the
| banks have not gained from the in
terror. The movement Of currency
from the interior has been augmented
abroad that the Clearing House insti-
tutions are actually embarrassed to find
employment for their cash. Call funds
| are obtainable at less than per cent;
six months. command only a slightly
higher rate. Such discrepancy be-
/ tween the yleld or STANDARD securities
and the return from money invested in
loans cannot exist for any length OF
time. The readjustment is sure to come
and tho more artificial market condi-
tions become the more certain its ad.
vent.
| Precedents established in normal
! times cannot. of course. be accepted
as altogether accurate guides to the
course OF values In such an eXtraordi-
nary epoch as that through which the
world Is now passing. The varying
fortunes OF war are certain to have
more or less influence on market move
ments. and they will from time to time
be affected even more intimately by
the state OF our own international rela-
tons. Speculative sentiment has been
to some degree Influenced by the course
Of events in the Balkans. and to a still
greater extent by the rather delicate
nature OF our relations with the cen
trail powers arising from the demand
for the recall of the German attaches
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
WEEK IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES
FURNISHED by w. B. I

The stock market today stands out
as the prominent exception to the trend
Of American business. Though the
American public has more money to
spend than at any time since 1906. or
Just prior to the panic Of 1907. and is
spending It freely. as is evidenced by
the rush orders which belated retailers
are sending to jobbers and manufnc-
turers, spec'Eation In securities has
been practically suspended and prices
are drifting downward.
The mystery rs to the weakness OF
Unis0d States Steel common and the
entire list Of industrial securities. fol-
lowing the remarkably favorable show
monthly statement Of untitled tonnage.
published on Friday last. was solved to
some extent yesterday when interna,,
tional houses reported that they ha1
throughout the entire market for the
account OF executors Of several great
English estates who were compelled "a
realize on securities in order to pay the
heavy inheritance tax exacted by the
British government
Owing to the heavy death rate among
! the peerage resulting from the war, the
payments Of these death duties have
| been extraordinarily heavy. On estates
OF S5,O0oo 900 the British tax is 20 pei
sums great amounts Of American Sc
curities have recently been sold.
This may excuse in measure tht
duilness and unresponsiveness of tn'
! stock market. but it scarcely seems al
adequate answer to the lack OF invest
ment. in view OF the excellent showins
which both industrial and transporta
| ton companies are making.
| The showing of the United states
Steel Corporation may be taken as in
| dicative Of the rush OF business that j
| coming to the other steel companies
! The railroad and better class OF cop
per shares are making an equally legiti
mate appeal to popular favor: W.T.
scarcely an exception. the carriers ar
handle the tonnage offered them. am
their efficiency has throush saniinI Improve We
creased wonderfully during :he long pc
Rod of derresson from whies hGs they tn yras aT
are being taken up in net earnings a
an increasing ratio that should TN ,nspft aat
look for the trunk line securities. Ye
| ne is holding aloot. The high grad
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Live Stock Prices.
Closing quotations on the prtncipea u,
rLntS

Closing quotations on the pf'neHss "'s
stock markets:
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. Dec, l.-Hogs-ReceiDts. ~
head; dull. Bulk, s.. .s6asa; light Sko 6.
sSI; soSsn aAeS g icas. &; 'a PTS. atoss5e: ,,.
CsttleReceipts so8 o. heSe Wes,eTn sie.r. Ssis
qS.2O; cows and heifers. se.seaa2e: Calves
sheep-Receipts, 1900 head: steady. wsth'
Kansas City Market.
800 head; steady. Bulk, ss.so9s.ss; heavy:
s6.4OaS6c; packers and butehers' ss*~''
light, s.Sas:so pigs; ~ S;saes'S SsS s,..dy. Prime
fed steers, So 25alo: dressed beef steers: H9s:
southern steers, s6l7; cows. $4GI: hsitess, 20
d9; stockers and feeders. $o.2S@'''S' ou'ls'
sheep-Receipts. none: steady. lambs: 1ss
as 80; yesrlinss: se.75a7.6o; wether'. S''6o
''''' ST. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 1l.-Hog,.ReeeiptMs: g = - ~ !.
mixed and butchers. .s.:5Gs.ss: good. heavy.
Sc 60d6.65. .,, ~.
tive beef steers s.. 7.5eg1o.4o; yearlinE steers
and heifers, ss.5ofio. 20: cows, s6.SoQ!; stock
srs and feeders, s5a7.25: Texas and indian
steers S. 25aS.b0: cows and heIefs, sSW7.'o'
Native steers sSqlo5 80. ,., v.,,,s.
Sc. 5oa7 80; lambs. IS. s.2sas.eS: sheep and ewes
wow" East Buffalo Market.
EAST BUFFALO, n. y. Dec. n.-Csttie'-
Receipts $50 head: steady.
VeaisEReceipts, so head: active, t9ll.N.
Hogs-Eeceipts. 5000 head: slow. Heavy.
&c sO16 S.: mixed. Sc 70G6.s5; Workers, S.s5H
SIS: PIGS, '6q6.$5: roughs. s5.b@s; stass'
| sheen and Lambs-Receipts. LOO head; ac-
| tive. lambs. s6d9s5; others unchanged.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
PRESS CLUB SHOW
is PROMISING MUCH
Sale of Tickets for Minstrels Will
Be Opened to Members
Tomorrow.

With rehearsals being conducted
daily to assure the success of the en-
tertainment, the National Press Club
will put on sale to Its members in the
club rooms tomorrow tickets for the
Dixie Minstrels at Polls Theater. De-
cember 20.
A choral program. by seventy voices.
will constitute the first part OF the en-
tertainment. which will be followed
by solos. an olio embracing amusing
skits and sketches, and an after-piece
representing in black face the Presi-
Dental Cabinet. The talent contrib
uting to the entertainment will be
confined to club members.
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Prosperity Evidence
Gives Trade Impetus
Manufacturers and Financier Push Business Plans
With Confidence-Spe culation Subsidies, Al
though Security Values Droop.

Each succeeding week not only marks
tho pyramidng Of evidences Of PROS
perity, but Is dispelling from the minds
Of American business men the fear of
slumps and mishaps in financial and
commercial circles at the conclusion OF
the war. The result Is that the manu-
facturers and financiers Of the country
are pushing plans to care for greater
domestic business and organizing to
capture foreign markets in which the
European struggle has given them an
opportunity to gain foothold.
An anomalous situation prevails in the
securities market. Speculation In the
face of the strongest financial situation
in the nations history. appears to have
completely subsidized. and security values
are drifting downward.
Plethora of Money.
In commenting on the state Of general
business the NeD York Times Of today
says:
There is little or no significance now
In the business showing OF a week
unless 1t indicates a new trend or
checl; to the continued progress that
has been evident for months. None Of
these indications was apparent in the
week just past The reports from all
sections Of the country were Of the same
tenor as they had been for a long time
Industries I'm active operation. a pic
thora Of money. and an increasing de-
sire to buy things. Orders for quick de-
livery have been pouring in at the job
bings centers, to care for demands
greater than had been foreseen. Time.
too. Is disposinG rapidly of the bosy
thGt slumps and dire mishaps to domes-
tic trade interests are to follow the
conclusion Of the war. Large agencies
are in process OF formation to foster
and increase the export trade that has
been the result OF opportunity. and
which It Is proposed to fix and retain
when conditions, again become normal
Some of the projects affect the neigh
boring countries like Mexico and Con-
ada. while others reach out to Latin-
America, and still others to lands across
both big oceans which bound this "oun-
I try on the east and west Into ;hese
projects will go a great deal OF INC
added capital which has come here ny
the preponderance OF exports. and thus
The Washington times., 1915-12-12

viii be. removed In measure the
temptation to indulge in too risky spec
uiat,ve ventures at home"
Speclation' Subsidies.
The unresponsive attitude OF the stock
market Is pointed out by the Neto York
World as follows:
Anomalous as it may seem, the
strongest financial situation that the
country has ever attained has been
attended by a complete subsidence Of
speculation in the stock market ana a
downward drift In security values in
the face Of the lowest rates for money
that have ever been recorded for this
season OF the year. This tendency to
lower levels has. moreover, not been
held in restraint by news developments
that ordinarily would have turned the
current OF values In the opposite direc-
ton. During the early part Of the
week many OF the leading copper eem-
favorable conditions existing in that In
dustry, announced the forthcoming dis
tribution of extra dividends to their
stockholders. The quotations for their
securities made practically so response
sequently declined in sympathy with the
course of the general list
THE United States Steel Corpora
tons monthly report Of unified ton
mage, considered to be one OF the fnost
reliable indices OF conditions in the
ness. exceeded by several hundred thou
sand tons Wall streets most optimistic
forecasts, yet Its only effect was to in
duce a brief covering movement, which
was suspended when 1t became evident
that the remarkable showing OF the
lie support to the common stock. Based
ON the volume Of new business 1t In
receiving, the increase in the price Of
its products. and the testimony OF ex-
perts in the trade, the statement that
1t is now earning at the rate OF more
than s2oo. .ooo, 900 a year. ana aggregate
far in excess Of all previous records.
may be regarded as extremely conser-
vative. Considering the outlook for
the next twelvemonth. United states
Steel common is a much more attract
i've investment than when II was paying
its five per cent divio"nds, With a re-
spectacle margin OF safety. and yet,
for the time being at least the puonc
is not attracted to the stock. which Is
normally its fsvorite speculative me-
dunn"
Steel Trade Conditions.
Much has been written relative to the
Improvement In the steel trade. but the
major portion of the comment has dealt
with the business Of the United States
Steel Corporation. The Net1 York Press
ands that the independent companies
|, are also doing a larger business than
ever before. 1t says:
The marked recovery IN the iron ana
steel trade in recent months from the
depression that prevailed In lslA and
in the greater part Of the hrst four
months OF the current year 70 not con-
states Steel Corporation. All the inde-
pendent companies report larger oper-
atoms at present than ever before re-
corded at this period of the year. w;
the big factors in the steel industry
because of his ownership. In the Cam.
bria Steel Company, which 10 to be the
nucleus Of a big steel combination' sSys
| the Cambria ComDanys pronM. ~ ~
best year in the company's history
notwithstanding the poor results op'
tained in the hrst half Of l91s."
The Washington times., 1915-12-12
Home Club Will Hear
DR.. Won Schaick Lecture

Social events at the Home Club this
week include concert Tuesday even
ing. under the direction Of Prof. Ar
thur Green: a lecture on Work With
the War Relief Commission" by DR..
John Van Schaick. Wednesday evening.
and a dance SATURDAY. night.
The interburcau chess tournament
will be a feature on the third floor FRI
day night. and the Home Club chorus
will rehearsc Thursday night.