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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
BELIEVES COTTON
 WILL BE EXEMPTED Negotiations Now in Prog ress Between U. $. Cham
 Der and England

Mark O. Prentiss of the United states
 Chamber of Commerce, stated yesterday
 that he firmly believed the war blockade
 which had resulted in an embargo on
 all shipments to either the allies or 10
 Germany would be made to exempt cot
 ton cargoes
 MT. Prentiss stated that the United
 States Chamber of Commerce had so put
 this matter before the English govern
 ment that he was Informed the British
 authorities felt they could not afford to
 tie up such an important and exten-
 sive section of the United States as a complete embargo cotton cargoes would result in for the south. The negotiations are still pending be- tween the British authorities and the Uni ted States chamber, he said, and he could make no official statement, but that per sonally he felt no apprehension whatever but that cotton shipments to Germany and other countries wol&d continue in the future at least as they had been in the past few months.
 MT, Prentiss states that the monthly reports of his organization shows steady and healthy improvement in business con ditions of the United States, which points to a very marked degree of commercial stability. He expects to leave for New Orleans today where he will speak be- fore the cotton exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
MOVING PICTURES
 THIS AZ TERNO0N Theatres Will Be Open From Noon Until 6
 O'Clock

The motion picture shows of the city will operate this afternoon from 12 to 6 o'clock.
 All the net proceeds will go to the Birmingham Trades Council for chari- table uses When the shows were op- erated the same way some few weeks ago about $350 was turned over to the Trades Council and hundreds of people who were in destitute circumstances were given aid.
 Owing to the fact that all the large show windows of the business sections will be decorated in elaborate style this afternoon in preparation for Fashion Week. which will begin tomorrow and last all week, 1t is expected that an exceptionally large crowd will be on the streets this afternoon and it is consid- cred probable that the net proceeds of the shows will be even more than on the preceding Sunday.
 The other time the theatres were op- erated for charity, severe opposition de- veloped on the part of the Ministers union and other church organizations of the city. but nothing of this kind has been heard of so far fin the present case.
 It is said that in all probability the theatres will be operated for ,everal Sum days between the hours named, the net proceeds to go for charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
CASE SUBMITTED ID FORT 0N DEMURRERS
Proceedings Seek to Have Bond of o. w. Freeman
 Declared Forfeited

The mandamus proceedings instituted by Solicitor Hugo l.. Black against Sher- if Thomas J. Batson, in which it was sought to have the sheriff declare the bond of Oscar w. Freeman declared for feited. was submitted to Judge w. E. Fort of the criminal court yesterday on demurrers It is understood that Judge Fort will announce his decision in the matter in the early part of next week.
 The proceedings are the result of par don issued to Oscar W. Freeman by Elm met O'Neal when governor. after the former had been convicted in the criminal court of maintaining a gaming table and given sentence of six months mpris- ment and fine of S100. Solicitor Black al- leges that the pardon is void inasmuch as the board of pardons was not consulted. and that the pardon was issued without it's knowledge or consent.
 He filed petition asking that writ of mandamus be issued against the sheriff to compel him 10 declare Freeman S bond forfeited. Attorneys for Sheriff Bat son advised against him taking any ac- tion, and in their answer to the bill of complaint say that the sheriff has in his possession a copy of full pardon issued to Freeman from tAe governor of the state, and that until that pardon Is de- clared void the sheriff has no further jur- isdiction in the matter.
 Solicitor Black appeared in behalf of the petition. Attorney w. s. Burrows represented Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
EVANS CRITICIZED BY
 MOOR|NG AND WHITE FOR HIS TESTIMONY
Statement He Was Minority Member Attempt to Ex- cuse Himself for Lack of
 Attention to Duty

It was learned yesterday afternoon that the letter demanded by the legislature s 'probe'' committee, and which John $. Mooring. chairman of the state tax com mission, declined to deliver, was written by the governor to the chairman. and con taincd a recommendation that the law regarding the collection of solvent credits be suspended.
 While on the surface it would appear strange that MT. Mooring should decline 10 yield the letter, it is understood that he had good reason for not doing so. While in Birmingham yesterday he and his associate. Henry P. White. consulted certain local lawyers, and will be ready to do the bidding of the committee Tues day.
 Neither MT. Mooring nor Mir. White would discuss that phase of a situation which on account of its apparent mys- tery is deeply interesting. However, neither refrained from criticizing Judge A. A Evans, associate member of the commission, for that portion of Shis testi- mony in which he declared himself to be the minority member.
 This was absurd" said MT. White. ''It was an attempt, in my opinion. to excuse himself for lack of attention to duty, He either meant that he was the minority working member. in that he has seldom worked, or intended to convey the idea that the other members of the commis- sion had taken various action over his violent protest.
 Now Judge Evans and I worked five counties without the assistance of MT Mooring, and we acted unanimously and without reference to MT. Mooring. And again, I have this to say: Judge Evans when present or otherwise, never protest ed against any action taken by the com mission.''
 Mr. Mooring, who heard MT. White agreed. And I will add,' he said .'that when the commission was in session, never took action under my authority without consulting the associate mem- bers',
 MT. White was asked regarding his tes- timony some days previous to that of Judge Evans, in which he told the com mittee that Judge Evans worked moi more than one-third of his time.
 'T protested replied MT. White 'against giving testimony regarding Judge Evans, but when required to dc 50, told the truth-but not the whole truth I declared that Judge Evans had worked not more than one-third of his time. Had I told the whole truth, ] would have said that Judge Evans had worked less than one-third of his time"
 The commissioners returned to Mont gomery yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Richard L. Pannell, Birmingham, to Miss Maude Veal.
 H. L. Wells, East Lake, to Miss Fan nie M Webber.
 Miles Parks. Yolande, to Miss Belle Turner.
 Sam F. Jones, Birmingham, to Miss Ollie Irene Rawson.
 J. l.. Graham. Birmingham, to Miss Grace Irene Young.
 S. I. Wolf, Birmingham. to Miss Lena Zave1o.
 Columbus crocker, Edgewater, to Miss Bertha Dyer.
 George J. Roebuck, Birming gham, to Miss Katherin Frances Horton.
 Emery Bell, Bessemer, to Miss Mae Milligan.
 F. M. Hatcher Birmin gham, to Miss Elizabeth Gay McCrary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
ROMANCE RECALLED
 BY MARKHAM'S DEATH
Brother of C. H. Markham, President of Illinois Central, Passes Away
 in Hopkinsville, Ky.

The death of John T. Markham. a brother of C. IT. Markham. president of the Illinois Central railroad, in Hop kinsville, Ky, caused unusual regret in Birmingham on account of the esteem in which the prominent railroad execu- tive is held here. Information received here was to the effect that Mr. Mark ham died at an advanced age, and was buried at Athens, Pa.
 The body was taken north in the Illinois Central car used by MT Mark ham. When Charles Markham was made president of the Illinois Central the newspaper stories of his promotion at tracted the attention of an aged brick layer in Hopkinsville by the same name. investigation was started and it was discovered that the two men were brothers, who had been separared since youth. MT. Markham and his brother were reunited which attracted atten- tion all over this country. MT. Mark ham went west as a very small boy and grew up as a section man travelling agent, station agent until finally he was asked to succeed the late J. T. 1Iarahan as president of the Illinois Central. Tn the mean time his brother remained In Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Easy Way to Ren,ove
 Freck1es and Eruptio,,s

Some women have skin of such tex the sudden appearance of freckles, slight eruptions or fine lines. March winds usually play havoc with skins of that Kind. In such cases if one will procure an ounce of common mercol- ized wax at any drug store, apply a lit tie of 1t before retiring. like cold cream, she can easily overcome the trouble. ing, flaky skin particles come with it. The entire outer cuticle is removed in this way in a week or so. with all its defects. No bleach could so effectually remove freckles or blemishes The new surface is smooth, clear, fresh looking. No pain or inconvenience accompanies this simple treatment
 Tn case of wrinkles which sink be- meath the outer skin, a solution of saxo- lite, oz., dissolved Tn n pt. witch hazel. effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
SAFETY FIRST FIELD
 MEET IS PLANNED
Steps in This Direction Taken Yesterday by Ala
 bama Safety Assn.

A field meet the latter part of May at which contests will be held between the safety first teams from all kinds of in- dustrial companies of the state was de- cided upon at meeting of the executive committee of the Alabama Safety asso- citation yesterday afternoon.
 Next Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock representatives of industries of every kind will meet with the executive com mttee in the council chamber at the city hall and go into detailed plans for the meet. It was announced that it is proposed to arouse among the various in dustries of Birmingham highly devel- oped sense of the safety first slogan, and as one of the means of doing this a field meet would be held. the exact time and place to be announced later.
 President F. B. Sutton of the associa- ton stated that it was probable that the day before the meet. which will be held on Saturday, would be given over to speeches and reading of papers on variou, phases of safety of industrial workers. He stated that industrial men from all parts of the country probably would be placed on this programme Friday night, he stated it was planned to have bah quet and general booster meeting, the field meet to begin the next morning and last throughout the day.
 Arrangements will be made to have negro safety first teams compete with each other and a section will be reserved for negro spectators at the meet, 1t was said Prizes will be awarded to the win ming teams by board of judges. which probably will be under the supervision of Maj. R. V. Patterson of the American Red Cross society
 At the regular monthly meeting of the Alabama Safety association yesterday, which was attended by over 50 members, papers were read by the following: Safe ty First" Milton H. Ffes; Importance of Safety Inspection.' J. w. Groves; Need of Better Co-Operation and Dis- cipline in Mining" F. G. Morris.
 After the meeting the executive com mittee held session and decided upon the field meet. The officers of the asso- time ago, are F. B. Sutton, resident en- gineer United States bureau of mines. president Jones G. Moore, manager of mines, Sloss-Sheffield company, vice pres ident; c. E. Abbott, general superintend- ent of mines Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, second vice president: pr. w. s. Rountree, medical director Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, third vice president and Dr. M. W. Glasgow, Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road company, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07


 The Age-Heralds interviews yesterday protesting against converting the Lyric into a three -shows-per-day' vaudeville theatre were the subject of widespread comm ent yesterday.
 MT. Hoblitzelle wired The Age-Herald explaining his attitude, but citizens con tinue to criticize the policy. which it is claimed will deprive Birmingham of it's only high-class vaudeville theatre. Here are some of the expressions heard yes terday.
 Sidney Hitler. That is always the way. When any town is to be the Angora 1t is Birmingham. This Lyric policy throws us outdoors. We have nothing now except the Jefferson with few attractions and the only remain ing theatres are the cheaper houses. We are always the buffer for some managers ugliness or unfairness."
 Sam Fowlkes: Tt seems to me that the new management is making mis- take. There should be at least one vaudeville theatre here that Is up to the minute in every way. We cannot consistently claim that for the Lyric under the announced policy"
 Judge 0. R. Hundley: 'T do not think well of the new Lyric poiicy.f Birmingham can afford one high-class vaudeville house by all means The double bill every night will destroy the attractiveness of the Lyric to many of it's former patrons"
 Arthur Abbott .I think tho an nounced Lyric policy about as bad as could be. The rival managers have certainly played the game only to make the people the sufferers I do not hesitate to say that the two bills per night proposition will not appeal to me-
 NJ. P Mellon of Ensley: T congrat- ulate you upon the criticism of the Lyric policy. I attended one of the Majestic performances and came near breaking an arm getting out of the plac, on account of the crush BiI mingham already maintains several .'l0-cent' shows. and we are certain ly not ready to have the elegant Lyric turned into cheap vaudeville house."
 Eugene Ware 'I think Mir. Hobit- zclle has made a mistake and am convinced that if he fully realized how the people looked upon his ac- tions he would not pursue this policy, 1 am certain that the people of Bir- mirgham are entitled to at least one worthwhile vaudeville house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
ANT|-T|PP|NG LAW
 EFFECTIVE APRIL 1
Notice Must be Posted in Cafes and Printed Daily
 on All Menus

Proprietors of local hotels and restau- rants and secretaries of various clubs are preparing to carry out the provisions of a in recent session. and which will be ef- fective on or about April l.
 1t is the law which imposes a punish raent by fine or imprisonment or both on the 'tipper" and the "tippee.'
 The effect of the provisions of the bill will fall directly on the man who gives or attempts to give a tip, and the man who receives the tip. The proprietor. however. must play part. It will be his duty to post in his dining room in a conspicuous place sign declaring it to be contrary to the law to offer tip in Alabama. On his menu card. each day. 6 declaration to the same effect must be printed. In the event that he fails to do his part towards putting down the prac- tioe of tipping. he will subject himself to punishment.
 The bill, concerning which the legisla- ture spent much of it's time. was popular with the members. It was introduced by Representative Griffith of Marengo. rne amendment requiring the proprietor to write the law in brief on his menu card was secured by Representative Fite of Tuscaloosa.
 In the senate, the bill had easy sailing. Senator Judge of Jefferson having cast the only vpte against its passage
 Local hotel proprietors believe that despite the law, tipping will be practiced in Alabama. They express, however. a dstermination to play their part In its en- forcement t .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
BRINGS SECRET REPORT
 CROWN PRINCE IS DEAD
By CLYDE W. ENNIS

There exists a belief that large finan- ciers and bankers have underground in- formation about world happenings. Whether this is a myth or true is for the individual to determine. It is stated that in banking circles that big events have happened in Europe that have never been reported and that among these events may be included the death of the German crown prince.
 There was in Birmingham a few days ago man who is the operating head of one of the large banking concerns in New York city. He has tremendous in terests here as well as in all parts of the country and he declared to several local persons that Frederick. the crown prince, has been dead 60 days. He said that he was killed in Alsace-Lorraine and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
FROG AND SWITCH PLANT
 AT DECATUR CAR WHEEL
 WORKS TO COST $2OO,0OO

That ssoe.o00 is to be expended in providing frog and switch plant at the Decatur Car Wheel company works here was announced yesterday by Charles C. Esdale manager of the va rious operations of the company lie has just returned from St. Louis where the plans for the betterments were gone over and said yesterday the ap- propriation would be about S200.000
 The company is now operating all of its plant at high speed and the addi- ton here is taken as a substantial in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
HObL|TZELLE SAYS LYRIC VAUDEVILLE
 WILL NOT BE CHEAP
Telegraphs The Age-Herald From Fort WOrth-PeOpie Continue to Criticize
 Three Shows a Day"
DEFENDS
 PLAN FOR BIRMINGHAM

To the Editor of The Agc-Herald:
 Lowering of quality of acts not contemplated. On the contrary only Keith, Orpheum. and Inter state standard acts to be played. and will improve quality. New policy contemplates fewer acts of higher grade for shorter shows at popular prices. I am convinced that a fair trial will demonstrate wis dom and desirability to all con cerned us to this policy. I feel as- snred that your sense of justice will accord us a reasonable oppor- tunity to demonstrate this. If will be our aim and attention to present refined metropolitan performances by recognized talent with progress sive operations in keeping with Bir- mingham needs and an observance of good faith in all dealings with the Birmingham public.
 KARL HOBLITZELLE
 Fort Worth, Tex, March 6. 19lo.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

that this information has been carefully denied the public. For very obvious req sons the banker could not allow his name to be used but his statement created much interest here among iinanciers and has spread rapidly. He also said that there was an attempt made to assasnate the Emperor of Germany. He pointed out that it was reported that the German Emperor went to Berlin to have an af- lection of the throat treated. This bank CT said as a matter of fact the trouble was gunshot wound inflicted by an aide upon the Emperor and that now the ruler goes only short distance from Berlin. Believing this firmly. it was stated that the war would end this summer and that if the German Emperor escaped with his life the Hohenzollern would be fortunate.
 He also said when exclamations or astonishment and doubts were noticeable that his friends could take it or leave it, just as they saw fit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

dication that the company officials think well of Birmingham and are also unafraid of the commercial future. Mr. Esdale said the plans for the new plant would be completed in a short time and work of construction on the addition would start without delay.
 The company will make railroad switches and frogs for distribution in southern zone to be supplied by the Birmingham plant. Mir. Esdale said that the new plant would be in every detail modern and up-to-date He also said in passing that business was much bet- ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Hotel HiIIn1an
 Birmingham Reduces Rates

"Heart of the Business District Room without bath, $1 q $1.50 Room with a bath, $1.50, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Large sample room without
 bath, $1.50 and $2.00. Sample room with bath, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Hot and cold running water in every room. Every other modern convenience.
 Recently redecorated and furnished. Splendid oafe With remarkably low prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

Judge 0, R. Hundley: .T do not think well of the new Lyric poicy.f Birmingham can afford one high-class vaudeville house by all means. The double bill every night will destroy the attractiveness of the Lyric to many of it's former patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

Sam Fowlkes; Tt seems to me that the new management is making mis- take. There should be at least one vaudeville theatre here that Is up to the minute in every way. We cannot consistently claim that for the Lyric under the announced policy"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-15
s @ @ / e T y

The Deussing girls are nieces of the
late Admiral F.. w. Dickins, who lived
at Mare Island for several years. They
are well known here. Both of them
were bridesmaids at the marriage oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Jules II. Scenario, at the
Cuban pavilion last week.
Mr.. Aldrich's family is connected
with banking interests in Honolulu
Mr.. Linkins is an electrical engineer
by professionalism Francisco Exam
liner. 49, '5-E..
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Klamp, formerly OF
Honolulu. but now residents Of Pied,
mont. Cal. accompanied by Mrs. Lou.
Use Girard OF San Antonio, Tex, mo-
tored down from the Bay cities and
they are staying at the Beverly Hillc
Hotel-Los Angeles Examiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bassler arrived
in the Sierra Monday to spend the
Christmas season WITH Mrs. Bassler's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Ripley OF
Kaimuki. Mrs. Brassler before her
marriage was the popular Miss Iwala.
III hiplcy VI iuic Sit3s 49, 'sf. ~ -
= - y
Mrs. p. L. Weaver of Honolulu is
the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe Wat.
son at her cottage on Union street.
She expects to leave the Grove tomor.
row.-Pacific Grove tCal.1 Review.
- y -
Mrs. F. G.. Dow and her daughters,
Miss Abbie Dow and Miss Helen Dow,
Diekman of the local branch Of the
at Liliha and Judd streets, and will
make their home there. ss1t
- - - $3.50 z
DR.. and Mrs. Mays of THE Palms.
are entertaining. Mr. and Miss Parks
and Miss Walbridge Of Honolulu, who
have come to the coast to visit.-New-
man (Cal) Register. ~
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at o'clock at st. Paufs Episcopal
church.
Mrs. C. Edward Carter. Jr.. sister.
mlaN of the bride, will be the matron
Of honor. and her other attendants
win include Mrs. Beverly Price Fans.
Mrs. Walter T. CahilI of Meriden,
Conn; Miss margaret Pettus ana Miss
Virginia 0,Neil.
Little Miss Elizabeth Edmonds will
be the flower girl
Lieut.. Wallace B. Phillips. U. S. N.
will act as best man, and the ushers
are to be Mr.. c, Edward Carter, Jr.,
brother Of bride, Lieut. ID. o. Thomas,
Lieut.. Donald Boyden and Lieut.. John
Fox, all of the o. S. S. Michigan.
A reception win follow at the home
of the brides parents for the rela-
tives' wedding party and few init
mate friends.
Lieut.. Buchanan and his bride will
&C to Texas to visit his parents. and
later they will reside in Philadelphia
where the former IS stationed.
=
The secretary of state and Mrs. Lam
sing will entertsin at their first diplo-
matte dinner of the season tonight
when the Russian ambassador ana
.Viscountess Chinda will be the guests.
The secretary and Mrs. Lansing en-
tertained informally at dinner las.
night in compliment to the United
States minister to Belgium and Mrs.
Brand Whitlock
Maj.-Gen. and Mrs. George Barnett
win give the first OF a series OF din
ners tonight. with Capt James H.
Glennon. q. s. NJ. and Mrs. Giennon
as the honor guests.
Gen. and Mrs. Barnett will give q
dinner for the secretary OF the navy
and Mrs. Daniels, December 10. and
December IA they will entertain for
the secretary of state and Mrs. Lam
sing. 5
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One person is dead and four are
missing of the SS known to have been
on board the steamer Tivioli. which
was destroyed by fire on Chesapeake
bay near Annapolis.
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WASHINGTON SOCIETY

Especial Star-Bulletin Correspondence
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1.-The
marriage Of Miss Marie Carter, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edward
Carter. and Lieut. Patton Buchanan,
U. s. N. will take place this evensns