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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
England Pays $3OO,OOO
 On Detained Cotton Cargo
Cotton Valued 100000 Has Been Detained By British In Past Two Months Initial Payments Cause
 General Satisfaction

New York, June 15.-Bankers and marine insurance interests were grau- field here today by news from London that the British government has paid an installment of more than s3O0,O0 or cargo of American cotton seized while en route to Sweden.
 In March and April Great Briain "e- tained in all, 26 ships carrying @o.oo' bales of cotton, valued at S120O0,000 Drafts drawn against these shipments were discounted by banks and trus' companies in New York. They fall due within few days and anxiety had been expressed over the possibility of losses from delay on the part of Great Britain in paying for the cotton.
 Most of the cotton seized and taken to British ports was consigned to Hol- land. sweden or Denmark The British order in council directed that 1t be dis posed of in England at the contract price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
COMMISSION AGREES
 WITH DIR. DICKINSON
No Danger of Tidewater Being Taken Over by Competitive Company.
 Bondholders to Act

pr. A l. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church, yesterday wrote letter to the city commission warning that body against permitting the acquisition of the Tidewater lines by competitive com pany in the bankruptcy proceedings now under way in the federal court.
 The letter was received and filed With out comment by the commissioners, eX- cept for Commissioner Weatherlys s state ment that the commission entirely agreed with the pastor and the steps he suggest ed had already been discussed by the commission.
 1t is stated that there is no danger of the Tidewater being purchased by com petitive company, as the present bond holders plan to take over the concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
GADSDEN

Gadsden, June 15.-(Special)-Joe Sho- nessey and Joe Bird, two white men ar rested yesterday charged with outraging a negro woman, and holding up and rob- bing three negroes and a white man. will not be permitted to make bond pending preliminary hearing. The two men de- clared that they are innocent but the of- flcers claim to have evidence against them of damaging nature. The negro woman, Fannie McClerkin, who swore out the warrant, has good reputation, according to the officers.
 Extensive preparations are being made for the reorganization of the Chamber Of Commerce. Committees have been ap- pointed and will begin work this week. l.. Loveman, president of the chamber, and Earl Lay, secretary, are enthusias- tic over the outlook
 Decorators today began working on the decorated at a cost of s350O. a contract for the work having been awarded by the postoffice department some weeks ago.
 Congressman John l.. Burnett left to- day for Cedar Point. O., where he will address the national convention of the Junior Order of United American Me- chanicA He will speak on immigration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

In order to expedite payments for the cotton, the law firm of Harrington. Bingham & Englare. of this city, rep resenting marine insurance interests and shippers, proposed to the British foreign office that proofs of shipments and process should be submitted to Sir Courtenay Bennett, the British consul here, and that he should cable his finG- ings to the foreign office.
 The offer was accepted and initial payments, it is said, have been made earlier than the bankers hoped.
 At the office of the law firm it was said that they expect all the detained cotton will be dealt with under this plan within the next few days. To safe guard the shippers against law suits by consignees who fall to receive their car goes, the law firm has arranged with the foreign office that payments made on the detained cotton should be con- sidered as an account. This was in tended to leave the way open for a claim by the cotton shipper against the British government for any damages which the court might award to the consignees in Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
DELEGATION TO ROME, GA.
Local People to Attend Dixie High
 way Meeting on July ,

At a meeting of the good roads com mittee of the Chamber of Comm rce yes- terday II NJ Beck chairman John " O'Neil, president of the Alabama Good Roads association, was present, and plans were made for the sending of a large delegation from this city to Rome. Ga. July 5. where a meeting is to be held to boost the Birmingham branch of the Dixie highway, which Will go through that city.
 At a meeting to be held soon be- tween the good roads committee, the board of revenue. representatives of the Alabama Good Roads association and others plans will be made for good roads conven ton in this city in July for the purpose of uniting the Jack . son Highway association with the Lakes to the-Gul Highway associa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
VANDERBILT BOARD
 NAMES OFFICERS

Nashville. June 15.-The Vanderbilt board of trust today elected Morris Brandon of Atlanta a member to sue cced R. w Milsaps of Jackson. Miss, resigned, and reelected the following: Justice James c. McReynolds, Wash ington Rev. Charles w. Byrd, Grcens- boro, N C.; Eugene J. Burlington, Chi cago: Frank c. Rand. St. Louis; Charles NJ Burch. Memphis, and James A.. Robins, Mckenzie, Tenn.
 officers of the board were elected four four years follows: Whiteford R. Cole. Nashville. presi- dent: G. R. Winton, Nashville. and w.. T. Sanders. Athens, Ala, vice presi- dents, and Claude Waller, Nashville, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
ENGLAND TOPAY COTTON CARGOES
Authority Granted for Set clement of Damage to De-
 tained Shipments

Washington, June 15.-Notice was given by the British embassy today that au- thority had been granted for the settle ment and payment at the embassy here York of the claims of American exporters on account of detention and appropriation of cotton
 This arrangement will affect many ship pers whose cargoes consigned to neutral countries of Europe have been seized un- der the British order in council. It is ex- pected to facilitate settlements, since proofs of ownership and destination can be submitted and verified much more quickly in the United States than in Brit ish ports.
 It was said today that progress was being made on negotiations looking to another extension of the time allowed by the British government for the filing of evidence that American goods of foreign origin awaiting shipment to the United States from neutral countries was bought
 before March l last. This time expired today
 Plans have been preached for the sepa- 1 ra ton of goods of unquestioned exemption from seizure from other shipments oi doubtful character. and if these can bt perfected it is believed that the British authorities at least will consent to thu | free movement of the former without be l ing subject to consideration by the prize l courts
 l Early in the war the British govern melt had in contemplation the declaration
 of cotton as absolute contraband becaus' l it is the basis of smokeless powder anC
 guncotton. Upon urgent representation l by the United States that such a declara 1 tion would paralyze an American expor l trade in this staple worth about $500, 900.
 00J Great Britain withheld the threatenes action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
 TROPICAL MEDICINE SOCIETY CONFINES

San Francisco, June 15.-The Ameri- can Society of Tropical Medicine, in annual convention here, nominated these officers today:
 President, pr. Milton J. Rosenau, Boston, first vice president, Dr. Bailey K. Ashford, San Juan; second vice pres ident Dr. c. c. Bass, New Orleans; secretary, pr. John M. Sawn, Rochcs- ter, N. Y.
 pr. w. H. Seemann of New Orleans described experiences in fighting the plague in that city. Dr. Rupert Blue surgeon general of the United States health service. spoke on plague pre- Vention and control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
CONGRESSMAN IS
 PUT UNDER ARREST

Monett, Mo- June 15.-Congressman Ja- cob E. Meeker of St. Louis was arrested here today, charged with criminal libel in statements credited to him in a local option campaign preceding an election held here today. The charge was filed by Hugh Moore, editor of a local paper. MT. Meeker was released under bond.
 Congressman Meeker was elected last November to succeed Richard Barthodt in the Tenth Missouri congressional dis trict, the largest district in population in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
SIGNOR CANOVA
 UNDER ARREST

Udine, Italy, June 15.-(Via Paris, 4:oo D. m)-Signor Canova, who was left in charge of the Italian consulate at Trieste when war broke out between Italy and Austria Hungary, has been sent to con centration camp. Although assured by the Austrian authorities that he would not be molested, he took refuge in the Amer ican consulate. The first time he went out of the building he was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
BEsSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, June 15.-(Special)- )-The city council met in regular session tonight in the council chamber and was called to order at o'clock by President George Ross. After the reading of the minutes I. A. Lewis, in which he asked that the motorcycle owned by the city, which is out of commission. be repaired so an of- ficer could be put on same for the purpose of arresting speeders. The matter was referred to the chief of police, with power to act.
 The report of J. l. Feeders, chief of the fire department, for the month of May, was read and received as informa- tion. The report of the city meat and milk inspector. R. D. Hazewood, and the report of Chief of Police T. B. Wallace for the month of May were read and re- ceived as information.
 E. w. M Doyle complained of cows run ming at large in the city limits and asked that some action be taken in this matter. This complaint was referred to the mayor with power to act W. H. Lewis, cashier of the Bessemer National bank, was pres ent and asked that the money received
 from the school bond issue be deposited ir
 the National bank, which has always
 loaned the city money. The matter was referred to the finance committee witt
 power to act.
 The finance committee to which was re ferred, the various and sundry bills oi the city for the month of May recom
 mend that they be paid.
 The street and light committee to whicf was referred the question of erection o bilboards, recommended that tine city ali tow no more billboards in the city limit. and that as soon as the license on tn,
 boards already standing, expire they b, not renewed.
 The committee to which was referred the opening up of Carolina avenue asl for further time, which was granted J L Reeder, chief of the fire department petitioned the council to appoint A. E, Roberts as electrical inspector. A vacanc, was declared in the office of city electrica | inspector and A. D. Roberts was appoint | ed as city electrical inspector. Chic Reeder petitioned the council for a l l days vacation for the firemen, The peti | ton was granted and Chief Reeder wa given the power to say when each maj | should take his vacation.
 There being no further business tn meeting adjourned
 | Ava Lane, the 1-year-old daughter O MT. and Mrs. Kelly Lane, died this after
 noon at o'clock at the residence of he | parents, 20l1 Berkley avenue. after a shor
 he odv xn-o rod |.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
ED DEBARDELEBEN
 UNDER ARREST

Montgomery, June 15.-Ed DeBardeiepen' reputed one of the wealthiest citizens or Wetumpka. Fillmore county, was arrested at a local hotel today on warrant issued by an Fillmore county justice of the peace charging him with intent to defraud three insurance companies in the burning Of ms house and warehouse March 5. Debar- deleben made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss, June 14.-tSpecial) Sunday was rally day in various Sun day schools throughout Mississippi and was observed in Columbus as well
 in other towns and cities all over the state. local Sunday school officials hay ing exerted special efforts to secure large attendance. These efforts were crowned with the most gratifying re- suits more than 1000 young people hay ing attended Sunday school exercises at the various churches of the city. The First Baptist Sunday school led with an attendance of 300. while the First Methodist was a good second with an attendance of 260.
 Flag Day was celebrated in Columbus Monday by a fete champetre which took place on the campus of the Mis- sissippi Industrial Institute and Col lege at 80 o'clock the afternoon under the joint auspices of the Shuk- | ho-ta Tom aha and Bernard Romans 1 chapters. Daughters of the American | revolution. A very pretty programme was given and the day was furtarr | observed by the display of flags cn all public buildings as well as on many
 mercantile establishments.
 | W. H Carter secretary of the Co- lumbus Chamber of Commerce, who de- l livered an address at the grown in l Mississippi" meeting recently held ir 1 Jackson was named by President Mcr' | rison as a member of the committed appointed to prepare memorial fol
 presentation to the legislature urgins | that body to create a public highwa, department to supervise and systefna'
 tize good road construction within th'
 borders of the state.
 Arrangements are being made by c. Ellis and w. J. Young to put smai boat in the Tombigee river during tn coming season The boat. which | now in course of construction. will b
 called the Frances Allen and will b
 run entirely in the interest of the loca
 trade, making regular trips betweel
 Columbus and Pickensville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Not only for ad men! 2 Inua1uable books for
 business men
The New Business
 $2 By Harry Tipper

A book for anyone in in anyway interested or affected by business which means everyone. Here is represented with singular clearness a com mercial background from which modern business has sprung. The funda- mentals of advertising and selling and market ing are stated with clear ness and illustrated with concrete examples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Buckmaster Made Peer

London. June 15.-G:20 D. m.)-Sir Stan ley owen Buckmaster, who last month stepped from the post of chief censor to that of lord high chancellor in the newly organized British coalition cabinet, was raised to the peerage today by King George. The new peer assumes the title of Baron Buckma ster of Cheddington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Postal Order Issued

Washington, June 15.-An order issued today by the postoffice department makes effective a two-cent letter rate between the Dutch West Indies and the United States The order is in line with the general plan of extending the two-cent rate on frst-class matter to Central America and the West Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
PREACHERS BUSY AT
 PELHAM HEIGHTS
Interesting Programme Oc- cupies Day at Baptist
 Conference

Pelham Heights, June 15.-6speeisl) That there was something doing OH Pelham Heights no one will doubt after a glance at the following programme which was placed on the bulletin board for the information of the Baptist preachers and preacher students who were here for the commencement of the second week.
 Here is the programme referred to:
 In the Auditorium at a. m.-Df. John R. sampey, Books of the Old Tes- tament."
 1o:oO-Miss Alice Huey, China ard Conditions Today"
 11:Oo-B. Y. P. U. work, Professor Flake.
 4:oo-"sunday School instruction" Miss Forbes.
 5:oo-"church History Professor Hendricks
 S:00-A lecture by pr. Phillips; sub ject, "John Bunyoni In the women's missionary building 9:00-"Personal Work" Mrs. Maude Reynolds MeLure 5:00-W. NJ. U. methods, by Miss Laura Lee Patrick.
 Sampey Talks Dr. John R. Sampey made the first talk of the day to the class, and for one never-to- be- forgotten hour tho learned doctor united some problems that had been worrying the avera ge preacher for many day.
 Miss Alice Huey, that splendid little missionary who has been seven years among the the yellow peril people, informed the class and visitors of somf of the ways that are mysteries of the heather Chinee.
 Professor Flake of Mississippi lectured on B. Y. P. L. work and Miss Forbes as usual, had pleasant and encouraging words for all who are ntedested in Sun day school advancement. And then one of the "big four" Dr Hendricks, the man who pulled in the same team with Dr. Carver, Dr. John R Sampey and Professor Gaines every day | last week returned from run dowr l home-to Birmingham-on Sunday anc was fresh, full of church history facts | for the students
 Dr. Phillips Speaks | Dr. Phillips of Mobile spoke at o'clock i on John Bunyons Pilgrims Progress that interesting book form volumne which is so highly esteemed by all lover: | Of good literature.
 In the woman mission building, Mrs l Maude Reynolds Mcclure lectured or | Personal Work" This estimable woman | told her hearers some of the many gooc | results that women are and can accom- plish for the uplift of their sex and tn, advancement of the Christian religion l Mrs. Mcclure is surely doing a great worl here upon the mountain top. | Miss Laura Lee Patrick. the little wom an who is always busy, lectured or | "Women's Mission Union Methods Miss Patrick, Miss Forbes. Miss Duttor and the other little blacl-eyed girl. borr ir China, Miss Jane Haftwell, form z quartet of able assistants to Mrs. McLure
 Mrs. Hendricks. the wife of Professor Hendricks, left for home, but in so doin. she did not forget the preachers here or the mountain a large box of "swee peas' were received for table decoration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Advertising ing the Consumer
 $2
 By John Lee Mal1in

This book is the out growth of a series of no- table lectures delivered by MT. Mahin before the Northwestern University. It presents a comprehen- sive survey of the organi- zation of modern adver- Using through which it
 serves it's great function of Selling the Con sumer. ; Everyone is af- fected by advertising and this book describes how advertising is practised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

Funeral services over the remains of s. Hosey, who died yesterday afternoon at his home at I4ipscomb, after long illness. were held this afternoon at , o'clock from the Lipscomb Baptist church, the Rev. J. w Southerland, pastor of the Lpscomb Baptist church, and the Rev. Mir Abernathy, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Union cemetery The deceased was 69 years of age and was well known in this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

Dr. John Lowe. who for many wears was missionary to China. and one of the heads of the Foreign Missionary ciety in Shanghai several years, but now retired, will lecture at the First Baptist church tomorrow evening at s o'clock on "China and the Foreign Missions" A large crowd is expected to attend this lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16
Both books for $4, postpaid
Bookstore, Main Floor)

by Huey & Spangler and sent tonight over the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Cornersville, Tenn, where. interment will be made tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

Ava Lane, the 1-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Kelly Lane, died this after noon at 3 o'clock at the residence of her parents, 2011 Berkley avenue after short illness The body was prepared for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

All of the land and industrial agents of the Queen and Crescent route were in Bessemer this morning on their way over sthe system looking for the best loca- tions for plants that will be located by the road. There were about 15 officials in the party. which spent a short time in this city looking over the ground in regard to sites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-16

Sam Lefkovits left today for Talladega where he will visit relatives for several days.
 Miss Beck Jessel has returned to her home in Montgomery after a visit with friends in Bessemer.
 Mrs. Heinberg left yesterday for Jack sonville, Fla, where she will visit rela- tives for several months
 Mrs. Ellis has her guest her sister, Mrs. Maud Harris, of East Lake.
 MT. and Mrs Joe Weinsten of Mont gomery are the guest of MT. and Mrs. NJ. Weinsten for several days.
 The many friends of Mrs. Harris will regret to learn that she is critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. EInory Simpson. on Sixth avenue.
 J. P. Stokes of Reform is visiting friends in Bessemer for several days.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-23
Much Concerned About
Fate Of Constarltinople
(l,r .,ss,rinipd I,re.s. ] i

lLONDON. March 20 is11.35 p. NIB
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company says:
"Thc emperor received David Boy,
Turkish minister OF finance. at Berlin
yesterday when the Dardanelles sit
nation was discussed. In an inter-
view which appeared in the Berlin
paper .Djavid Bey intimated the cin-
peror was much concerned about the
possible fate OF Consfantinople, not
only because Of the tremendous, polit-
ioai conseqiiences which would result
out also on account of the prosperity
which the forcing of the Dardanelles
would bring to Odessa. The emperor
is quoted us saying: .Wc cannot all
low. Odessa. to become another Hams
burg"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-23
Qijfif:CIN(5 WITH ATTEMPT
hTll'FpRCE THE DARDANEL.LES
DEFICET WILL NOT
EXCEED $26,OOO,0OO
Chairman Simmons of Finance
Committee Takes Issue With
Prophets to Contrary

WASHINGTON, March 20.--Chair-
man Simmons. of the senate finance
committee, took issue today with
prophets of large treasury deficit
IN q. statement saying his investiga
lions at the treasury have convinced
him the, deficit will not excede .S2G,-
100000.
Senator Simmons said there had
been so many conflicting estimate OF
the probable deficit, some rs high as
S130,000,0n0. that lie decided ito as
certain the real facts"
Total estimated receipts in Septem
her, 1913. were s736.0OO.O00. Senator
SimmonS said. and estimated eXpen
litures S71S.000 900 showing SlS,O00,-
600 excess Of receipts.
Tho receipts from practically
every source" he added. "haye fallen
below the estimate. due to depressed
business conditions on account OF the
war in Europe Although the revo-
nue derived from >internal revenue
tax probably will be increased by the
inergency revenue act over tho eSti-
Tates by about s20,000.00O there was
on March Is, an excess of ordinary
expenditures over receipts OF approx
imately Sy.0o0.000 against deficit of
S24.000.0 900 in the same date last year.
"Tlle estimated receipts for the re
mainder Of the fiscal year total s226.-
100000. while the ordinary dishurse-
mcnts will amount to S207. 600. 900. an
excess Of receipts over eXpeliitures
for The reinainder.o OF the year of S59,-.
100000, showing a net deficit of s2G.-
100000 at the 1end oS the fiscal year.
iThe increases are due in part to the
normal growth of tic government and
part are due 20 conditions. arising out
Gi the European war, and tho abnor-
NAL conditions in Mexico
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-03-23
GENERAL SCOTT
RETURNS SAFELY
Arrives in Bluff Utah After Ten
Days Search in Indian.
Country
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ls.,f ny. iASsoc;l'rd frcs<, @4. Ss. 4.
- DENVER, Col, f,iairtcii ad.z6.ensfa,
Scott. chief OF staff of the army. ac-
:ompanied by Tse-Nc- Cat. a Pinto In
dian wanted hy the federal authorities
Tor murder; "Oid Polk" his : father.
Thlef Posey and the latter's son. ar
rived in Bluff, Utah. late to-day. aC.
cording to special dispatch 10 the
Rocky Mountain News from Bluff.
General Scott entered the Intlian
country two weeks ago tn seek 10
-pacify recalciirant Piutes who werc
aiding Tse- Ne-Gat In resisting arrest
a posse OF federal deputies under
Marshal Nebeker of Salt Lake CITY.
recently made an ,unsucces1Fus at :
tempt to arrest the indian end in a
hnttle between the posse. and tn.
Piutes a member OF the posse AM,
two Indians were Killed and several
we're wounded. Six Indians were
captured and one of. the number was
later shot dead while attempting TO
estape. 3 =
. General Scott, accompanied only by
his aide. an orderly and Navajo
guides. left Bluff ten; davs ago I'M an
effort to. induce the Indians to. sur
render. Details of hol he got the lead
ars Of the band to return with him
tlaye not been received here.