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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
STATE CONVENTION
 OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS r FORMALLY OPENS
Eight Meetings, All Largely Attended, Held in Dothan. Fight for the Next
 Convention

Dothan, April 7.-(Special. )--With ideal spring weather prevailing a large at tendance and great enthusiasm. the the Alabama Sunday School association convened here today. Eight meetings were held today, all being largely at tended. There was an early morning prayer and consecration service at 6 o'clock, led by Dr. ]. A. Bateman of Troy. The first regular session of the convention was called to order at 10 o'clock by President William D. Dunn of Grove Hill. During the afternoon there were two departmental conferences and the closing session of the first annual state adult Bible class convention. Tonight there were twin meetings at the Foster Street Methodist and First Street Bap- tist churches. Dr. w. J. McGloth1in of Louisville, and MT. John l.. Alexander of Chicago, being the principal speak ers
 Dr. W. B. Crumpton of Montgomery, president of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, and corresponding secretary of the Baptist. state of missions is among
  the convention. Dr. Crumpton was ir- troduced to the convention at the morn ing session and made g. short address, in which he said that whisky had been driven from the state and will stay out He pleaded for a united effort on the part of all denominations for progressive work in the Sunday schools and churches.
 Dr. Crumpton's remarks in regard to the prohibition question were wildly cheered.
 This afternoon Dr. James M Shelborne of Birmingham president of Howard college, delivered an address before the pupils of the Dothan High school upon the subject, "A Better Generation"
 Dothan had prepared to entertain 2000 delegates, but so far only about 15O0 have registered. While this attendance is con- sidered good under the present condi- tions, Dothan is a little disappointed that less than were prepared for have so far arrived The fight between Bir- mngham and Gadsden for the 1916 con- vention is being vigorously pushed by representatives of both cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
HENDERSON FAILS TO
 MAKE APPOINTMENTS

Montgomery, April 7.-(Special)-Al- though predicted by political observers of Montgomery Governor Henderson to- day did not make appointments on the state tax commission and the board Of convict inspectors. It is expected that the chief executive will name his ap- pointees for these positions tomorrow or the next day.
 To The Age-Herad correspondent the governor said tonight that he had been too busy during the day to consider ap- pointments. The governors offices were crowded throughout the day with delega- tions in behalf of candidates for office. and they took up his entire time.
 q have not had time today to sign an appointment said the governor. When asked if he would make appointments tomorrow the governor did not reply. It is believed, however. that he will name new officers for the tax commission and Che convict board either tomorrow or next day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
GERMANY ADMITS
 SUBMARINE LOST

Berlin, April 7.-(Via Amsterdam and London, 4:55 p. m)-The German admir- alty has given out an official statement in which the loss of the submarine U-29 is admitted
 ''The submarine U-29 has not returned from it's last cruise. According to a report from the British admiralty of March 26, this vessel with her crew was sent to the bottom. She, therefore, must be regarded as lost.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Taking Care of the Children

No parent would consciously be care less of the children. Joe A. Rozmarin, Clarl1son, Neb.. uses Foley's Honey and Tar for his two children for croup, coughs and colds He says, I've are never without Foley's Honey and Tar in the house." A distressing cough. sleepless nights, and raw. inflamed throat lead to a rundown condition in which the child is not able to re- sist contagious or infectious diseases. FoIey's Honey and Tar is truly healing and prompt in action. It relieves coughs colds, croup and whooping g cough. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

appointed if the democratic party Tn Iowa does not throw the weight of it's great influence against the liquor interests and all that they stand for or desire"
 Secretary Bryans statement follows:
 'The letter of Committeeman kenning- ton explains itself It was being urged In behalf of one candidate that I favored his selection. When this was brought to my attention, I felt that if my opinion was desired, it ought to be given to all. and that the reasons for that opiniot should be stated so that the democrats of Iowa would know what weight, if any, to give to it.
 ''The prohibition question is an issue in Iowa and this fact is so clearly under stood by the liquor forces that one of ths leaders of the wet element of the demo- cratic party in Iowa objected to a very excellent man on the ground that he be- ionged to the drys.
 Cannot Ignore Issue
 'If the liquor interests insist upon mak- ing the question an issue In the selec- ton of a national committeeman, those opposed to the liquor traffic cannot well ignore the issue As a matter of fact the liquor question now being before the people of Iowa, it could not be ignored in the selection of party officials no mat ter which side desires to ignore it.
 'T do not know to what extent the liquor question will be an issue in the campaign next year. At the present time it does not seem probable that it will find a place in the pla,rorm of either the democratic or the republican paf~g, but there is no reason why the national com mtteemen should not represent the senti- ment of the party on this subject as on other subjects.
 Prohibition is not an issue in all the states, but wherever it is an issue I hope to see the democratic party take the prohibition side. It cannot ally itself with the liquor interests without losing it's moral standing and the moral standing of a party is the thing that gives 1t per- manent strength. surrender to vice or immortality seldom gives even tenn porary advantage to a party but even if temporary advantage could be secured by such a course it would be at the ex- pense of the permanent welfare of the party. It is not only right for a party to take the moral side of question, but it pays to do so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

which he termed an "oligarchy." He dis eussed at length the method of elect ing the officers of the association, a system which he declared to be wrong because 1t does not permit all the mem- hers of the association to vote, and de- elared that the state health officer should be elected by the entire membership rather than by a select few of that body.
 In discussing the counsellors of the as- sociation, pr. Oates stated to the com mittee that under the system which ob- tains, there is no possible means of instituting modern disease preventive measures throughout the state"
 Tt is a source of a great deal of morti- fication to me. traveling as I do through out the entire state, to see the abso- lute neglect of the rudimentary principles and practices of disease preventive meas tres, particularly in reference to soil pol lution by sewage disposal" continued Dr. Oates
 Dr. Oates told the committee that Dr. Sanders during the session of the legis- lature of 1911. used every effort in his power to prevent the reorganization of the state prison inspection department. Dr. Sanders contending that the county health officer should perform the du- ties fin spite of the fact that for years they had neglected these duties until the prisons in Alabama were disgrace to civilization
 The prison inspector was on the stand the greater part of the morning and gave the committee many facts relating both ta the state pledical organization and prison conditions in the state His testi- mony was given close attention by all the members of the committee and he was asked many questions concerning conditions in the state.
 Makes Good Impression
 Dr. Oates made a splendid impression on the committee. his utterances being among the most lucid that the commit tee has heard since it began it's work and all of his statements being substan- tiated by written proof which he had in his possession
 The prison inspector severely criticized prison conditions in Alabama. He char acterized as inhumane the treatment re- ceived by convicts at the turpentine camps and at many of the mines. and declared that the barbaric custom of whipping prisoners should be discontin- uod.
 Dr. Oates written statement relative to the workings of the State Medical association was in compliance with re- quest of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
To Hold Conference

London, April S.-Q2:07 a. m.)-Reuter's s Stockholm correspondent, telegraphing Wednesday, says: "A conference ar ranged by the Swedish government be- tween Swedish and Russian delegates began here today. The subject under discussion was the linking of the two countries by railway south of Hapa- randa''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
AUGUST A. BUSCH'S
 DAUGHTER WEDS

St. Louis. April Miss Marie Busch. daughter of August A. Busch the brew CT, and granddaughter of the late Adol. phus Busch, was married tonight to C. Drummond Jones, the tennis player.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 7.-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Thursday and probably Fri day.
 Georgia: Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Thursday: Friday unsettled. N
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Thursday; Friday unsettled, probably showers in west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

wants to be when he grows up. but, if looks count for anything, he ought to be an orator with at least good portion of Dr. Edmonds success. Look over that face. It is a good countenance and re- minds me of Dr. Edmonds more than any thing I ever saw.
 Tomorrow: Handley Ward, who lives at 1881 St. Louis avenue, Bessemer. HandIey thinks MoIesworth is the best player on the Baron team. He Is a mem ber of the Wolf Patrol of the Boy Scouts and has won n season ticket to the baseball park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending p. m., 10th me- ridan time, April [:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Local Data

For the A hours ending at p. m.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
Money to Loan
Darlington Branch Recital.

harrington Branch, a young America n
pianist, made his initial public appear
ance in recital before Washington
audience yesterday afternoon in the
small ballroom of the New Willard,
which was well filled with an apprecia-
| tive audience. Mr.. Branch made his
early musical studies under American
masters, but for the past five years has
been in Europe, and has coached with
Leopold Godoswky, Mark Hamburg
and Ossip Gabrilowitch.
He gave a program of exacting num-
bers. with sympathetic tone quality in
the pfanissimo passages and with tre-
mendous power in the climaxes, and
was most acceptable in the Liszt trans
cription of Schubert's "Erl King" II "a
Campanella," also by Liszt. and of the
Chopin numbers, the c major etude and
the third and fourth movements,
'Marche Funebre' and Presto ("Wind
Over the Graves"), in the Sonata, in B
fiat, op. 35.
The Chopin group, Sonata in B Flat"
(four movements), "Polonaise in A Flat
Major" preludes in A major and in F
sharp minor, etudes in F minor, C
major and c minor. were played as one
number. the artist going from each
number to the succeeding one without
the slightest pause. the result being a
pianists in the audience. He gave also
''Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" by
Bach (Tausig transcription), and
'LIsle Joyeuse." by Debussy (Baccha-
nale). Clair de Lune," by Stcher-
batcheff. was also on the program. but
for some reason not stated was omitted
by the artist.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
Real Estate Transfers.

TURNER'S IMPROVEMENT P.
Shoemaker, trustee, to Thrift Land
Company; lot Ii; $1,769.76.
NO: 254s 18th STREET NORTHWEST
Redfeld Proctor ct ux. to Jessie NJ.
shreve; lot 80. square 1854, University
Park; so; stamps, s25.
M STREET NORTHWEST between 4th
and 5th streets-Josephine E. Prather
to Jesse NJ. Shreve: lots 1o1, 1O2. 103
and 1o7. square 513; $40: stamps, 1880.
NO. 254S 14th STREET NORTHWEST
Jesse M. Shreve to Josephine E.
Prather: lot SO. square 1864. University
Park: SO; stamps. s25.
M STREET NORTHWEST between 4th
and 5th streets--Jesse M. Shreve to
J. Walter Moulden: lots 1o1, 102 and
1o3, square 513; $40: stamps. SIS. ].
Walter Moulton conveys same prop
erty to s. Duncan Bradley; SO;
stamps. So.
H STREET SOUTHWEST between AZ
ux. to Harry v. Lansdale. part orig
inal lots 81 and 80, square 498: SO.
LANIER HEIGHTS-William C. Wood
ward ct ux. to Harry K. Boss. part
lot 4s; SO; stamps. $3.50.
Lovett to Mary v. Cahill, lot 4. block
20; 800; stamps, So.
NO. 341 18TH STREET SOUTHEAST
Catherine ". White to s. Duncan
Bradley. lots SO and IS. square 1o17:
WEST HOLMEAD MANOR-william R.
Rose ct ux. to William H. Baden,
lots 122 and 1913. square south Of
1927; SO. William H. Baden con-
veys same property to william R.
snd Katie w. Rose; SO.
SPRING ROAD NEAR 18th STREET
RTHWEST-Eldridge E. Jordan
and H. Bradley Davidson, trustees,
to James H. Baden, lots / to 29,
Pleasant Plains; $4,000.
NO 1855 IRVING STREET NORTH
WEST-Tucker X. Sands, receiver
Of United States Trust Company, to
James H. Baden, lot 80, block %,
Columbia Heights; 81; stamp, $3.50.
14TH STREET TERRACE-Edward r.
Lake ct ux. to Lynchburg Invest
$40. Nellie T. Hoss to same, lot 9,
square 2715; SO. Lynchburg In
vestment Corporation to Thomas E.
FARRELL. lots and 9. square 2715;
NORTH BR1GHrwooD-James L.
1s Karr5ck /. ct e . ux. to ,1IsX Henry B. Hall.
NO. 1872 NEW JERSEY AVENUE
NORTHWESTERN P. Schwartz
ct al. trustees. to Michael J. Falvey,
part lot A, square 5s3; $3.50.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
WEATHER..
Fair Tonight and Tomorrow; Slowly
Rising Temperature.


For the District of Columbia and
Maryland. fair tonight and tomorrow
slowly rising temperature; light, vari-
able winds.
For Virginia. fair and warmer to-
night and tomorrow; light, variable
winds. mostly northeast
For West Virginia. fair and warmer
tonight: tomorrow partly cloudy; warm
er in east portion.
Cloudy weather. with occasional rains.
| Is probable tonight and tomorrow in
the upper lake region, and tomorrow In
the lower lake region and the east gulf
states.
1t will be warmer tonight in the up
per Ohio valley, the east gulf states
and the western portion of the Appa-
lachian region, and colder tonight and
the lower Ohio valley.
The winds along the New England
coast will be light north to northeast
on the middle Atlantic coast light
northerly: on the south Atlantic coast
light north to northeast; on the east
gulf coast moderate southeast.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have light to moderate
northerly winds and fair weather to
the Grand Banks.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, 4:43 am. and 4:45
p.m.: high tide, 1923 am. and 1875
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 5:27 am. and
5:29 PM: high tide, 11:11 am. and
11:17 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rose s:62 am; sun sets
4:40 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises $3.50 am. Sun
sets 4:40 pm.
Moon rises 7:4S pm.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at ppm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yester pm, 4s;
|s pm. 40; IL midnight, "a; today, 4
a m, 80: 8 am, "a. Maximum, 40, at 3
I'm. yesterday; minimum. 80, at am
today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 50; minimum, 80.
Observation-Disclosures pm, 1924;
8 pm. 30.31: 12 midnight, 3O.34; today,
a-m.. 3o.37; 8 am, S042.
Weather in Various Cities
Evening star., 1915-11-25
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL. November 25.-Closing.
Cotton-Spot. good business done;
prices higher: good middling. 7.54; mid
ding, 7.20; low middling, 6.72.
Sales, 10000 bales. including $500
American and 1000 for speculation and
export Receipts, 9.100 bales, all Amer
lean. Futures closed firm. November,
7.05h; November and December 7.03h;
and February. 702; February and
March, 100; March and April. 6.s8h;
April and May. 7.97: May and June,
6s5h; June and July. s.s2h; July and
August, eco; August and September,
SIS: septembsr End. and octeesr: 6s7h:
Evening star., 1915-11-25
LONDON BANK Statement.

statement of the Bank Of England
shows the following changes:
Total reserve decreased R1.400,0 900:
circulation increased G28s.000: bullion
decreased R1.112.620: other securities
decreased f3,645.000; public deposits
increased R1,sS7 900: other deposits de-
creased R7.027.000: notes reserve de-
creased f1.406.000. Government securi-
ties unchanged.
Proportion of the banks reserve to
liability this week is 27.49 per cent, un-
changed from last week.
Rate of discount unchanged at per
cent
Evening star., 1915-11-25
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS TO DANCE.
Thirty-Second Annual Ball to Be
Held Tonight.

for the thirty-second annual ball OF
the Catholic Knights Of America to
night at Convention Hall for the bene-
at Of st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum.
Drills by the orphans and the fourth
degree drill team Of the local councils
Of the Knights of Columbus will be
features Of the entertainment.
The program will open with an ad-
dress OF welcome by Mgr. William T..
Russell, pastor Of St Patrick's Church.
The refreshment booths will be pre-
sided over by the Daughters Of Isa-
BELLA an auxiliary organisation Of the
Knights Of Columbus. Those on the
executive COMMITTEES. which arranged
for the ball, are: President, Michael A.
Mess; vice president, L .Gwynn Gardi-
nsr: secretary, Patrick A. Tobin. and
treasurer. N. II. Shea.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
Federal Finance
By John Poole.
Lies Problem,

lis to acquire during your earn
ing period enough money or
property to carry you safely
through every emergency, and to
have enough laid aside to take
care of you comfortably in your
declining years.
Living is a lifelong affair,
while production is a matter of
only a few years-hence if you
would enjoy comfort and inde-
pendence you must save while
you are earning.
Whether your account aggre-
gates thousands of dollars or is
little one-with a desire to
grow-we will welcome it and
give you Our best assistance in
working out your financial plans.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
Wauderlusters Brave Fog.

Foggy weather did not deter a party Of
wanderlusters from going on hike"
this morning, starting from Cabin John
bridge. Another group is scheduled to
leave this afternoon at 3 o'clock from
Wisconsin avenue and P street, later
Joining the party which went for the all
day outing.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
ITALIAN STATEMENT.


ROME, November -. via London, No.
vembeF 26,
During the night Of the 22d-23d and
the following day the enemy sought
by surprise and force to recapture
some of the important positions
taken by us. These actions, always
preceded by an intense artillery fire.
occurred on Col di Lana, in the Ia
CORA section. and on height north
east Of Oslavia. All these attacks
were repulsed. with very heavy loss
for the enemy. who left more than
800 bodies on hill No. 1873.
Our relentless offensive on the Carso
plateau was crowned by a brilliant
success yesterday. Long. deep trench
es between the fourth summit of
Monte San Michele and the Church
OF San Martino were stormed. the de-
tenders surrounded. and large part
of them taken prisoners. The en-
emy Immediately deluged the lost
position with shells Of all calibers
and behind a curtain Of IRE massed
important forces for q counter attack
east Of San Martino.
While our infantry held firmly their
positions, exposed on all sides. our
batteries with rapidity and precision
concentrated a quick. well directed
fre on enemy columns and dispersed
them: 514 prisoners. many Of them
officers. fell into our hands. and we
captured great quantities OF provi-
sions, munitions and war materials.
Enemy asroplanes dropped bombs on
Arsiefo. whore no damage was done
and On Ala, whore four soldiers were
Evening star., 1915-11-25
Success Of Church Luncheon.

Compilation Of reports today by the
ladies' committee Of tho Gorsuch M. q.
Church. which yesterday gave lunch
con and dinner at old Masonic Temple
for the benefit Of the church. showed
1t to have been a success. For the
twenty-dfth time Mrs. Ella Rowe was
chairman Of the reception committee.
The pastor Of the church, Rev. John
Esaias. also assisted in receiving the
guestA
Evening star., 1915-11-25
$3.50 Verdict Against District.

Andrew Brokandan has been awarded
a verdict against the District Of Columbia
Division 2 before Justice Stafford. The
plaintiff obtained license for q place
in the wholesale market January rs.
1918. and was elected May ]. 1913, and
kept out Of his place until July Z, 1913.
1t was testified. Attorneys D. W. Baker
and J. W. staggers represented the plain
tiff. Assistant Corporation Counsel Will
iiams represented the District.
Evening star., 1915-11-25
WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED.

wounded. One of our air squadrons
sevizza, another camp being made at
Aidussina and railroad stations at
vagersko. Aidussina, Reifenberg and
San Danfele. Our aeroplanes, which
were fred upon as usual by anti-air-
craft guns. returned undamaged,
Evening star., 1915-11-25
LIVERPOOL GRAIN.

LIVERPOOL, November 25.-wheat
Spot steady; No. 2 hard winter new,
lis 2hd: old. do, 12s Shd: No. 2 Man
itoba, lis Sd: No. 3. lis 3kd Corn
Spot Arm: American mixed La Plata,
IS Id.
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BULGARIAN STATEMENT.
RUSSIAN STATEMENT.

PETROGRAD, November -, via Lon
don, November IS,
On the Riga front. in the region west
OF Lake Ranger, the Germans were
again obliged to retire at some
points. Before the southern extrem-
ity of Dalen Island the Germans at
tackled yesterday morning and occu-
pied Borsemuende farm. Reserves
who were hurried up enabled US to
counter attack and reoccupy the
farm.
The same day one of our newly formed
Lithuanian regiments, by an impetu-
GUS attack on the enemy, again dis
played the greatest courage.
On the left bank of the Dvina, north
Of Illoukst. We occupied, after an en-
gagement, the Janopol farm.
Below Dvinsk there was an artillery
duel We repulsed by our fire a Ger
man counter attack on the trenches
north of Lake Sventen which we had
previously taken.
The other sectors Of the front from the
Gulf Of Riga to the Prtpet river are
quiet.
On the left bank Of the styr in the
region of the village of Novo Pod
cherevitchi. there have been fierce
skirmishes: an engagement near the
village of Kozlinitchi continues.
The remainder of the front running
southward, including Galicia and the
Caucasus, is unchanged
Evening star., 1915-11-25

Alexander Pope, the poet. was four
feet six inches high ana was unable to
dress or undress himself
Evening star., 1915-11-25

Great Britain takes from the North
pounds each year 70 each SnhA1d1ant