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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
GAR PORTERS SHARE:
 HONOR WITH WILSON | AS EXPERT F|REMEN
Presidents Negro Employees Stage Thriller for the Natives While Wilson
 Takes a Ride

Windsor, Vt, June 26.-WhiIe Pres iGcnt Wilson wns taking long au- tomobilc ride with members of his family today three negro employees of his private car were busy putting ont n fire which caused intense excitement in this small New England town. The President, m honorary member of the GuIfport, Miss, fire department, ex- pressed pleasure when he heard of the mems work.
 Eugene Letcher, known to many public men as the head porter of pri- vate cars which have carried several presidents. was with D. Green. the cook, and B. Johnson, the assistant porter on the private car New York; on siding here, when they noticed smoke coming from the roof of frame house nearby. They dropped their work and ran toward the fire.
 The negroes found that flames from a stove on the second floor had ig- nited some rubbish and that a woman was vainly trying to smother the fire.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Artillery, infantry and cavalry
 guard Slaton's home.
 Huerta adherents to start revolu-
 ton.
 Teutons and Slavs locked In san
 guine battle
 Theo Lacy before probe committee. 2-"Grandfather clause decision
 does not affect Alabama. 3-Erect monument in Mrs. Eddy's
 honor. f-Indorsement given Jackson high
 way. 5-City would make college another
 Tulane
 Last day of term in criminal court. Reorganization of bank thought To urge removal of convicts from
 mines. G-1 900 will attend picnic at Bayview Work of summer schools on dis
 play S-Shortridge plans to extend line. 3--Pelham Heights conference ends 11-Bells will ring Wednesday night. 13-The book shelf. 14-15-Sports. iG--Gossip of automobiles 20-The heavens in July. 2l-Markets. 22-Kaiser has aged In last ] months. 23-Foxy Grandpa has attack of won
 derlust 24-25 and 27-Society. 26-Ned Brace and editorial comment. 2S-Noon hour tea at suffrage head
 quarters. 29-Dolly's dialogues 3n-A corner in ancestors. 3l- -3S-Ma gazine section s9- 42--Comic supplement-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
.HUERTA ADHERENTS PREPARING ID START
 IA NEW REVOLUTION
Chiefs Leave for Fl Paso. Carranza Forces Are De- feated by Villa at
 Mexico City

Washington, June 26-OficIaI news o5 a severe defeat of the Carrnnxa forces advancing on Mexico City was quite overshadoNcd in interest today by announcements from both the Car ranza and Villa agencies here that n large party of Huertn adherents, for mer military commanders and Iegis- lators, were en route to EI Paso, pre- sumabIy with the intention of starting n new military movement.
 The Villa agency's announcement, communicated to the state department, said it had a report which, however was not positive, that Victoriano Hu- erta was among those in the party General Huertas secretary. however, denied that the former dictator was cn his way to the border. General Hu- erta left New York for the west last Wednesday and it was reported he was bound to San Francisco.
 The Carranza agency, in a stateme ent charged that Gen. Felipe Angeles, Vil- las chief lieutenant, now in the Uni
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
Formal Pressure Brought on U. S. to Secure a MOdi- ficatiOn of British Order in Council

Washington, June :6.-Pressurc of . formal and organized character was eaerted today on the United States government to secure from Great Brit ain a modification of the embargo on all commercial intercourse between Cermnny and neutral countries.
 Twenty members of committee ape pointed by more thnn 1000 American importers laid before Secretary Lans- ing and other state department orl- ciaIs a petition setting forth that Great Britain hns "studiously avoided'' answering the American note of March 90, thnt in the meantime valuable time has been lost in preparing for fu- ture business, and that the general ef- feet had been harmful to the "long es- .trblished trade of this country"
 The importers pleaded for "an unin- terrupted supply of American owned mer- chandise whether the same has been paid for, contracted for or may be contracted for" and the unrestricted right to ship noncontraband goods through neutral countries to or from Germany.
 To Aid Importers
 Tn . statemeut issued by the importers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
PRESENT FIGHTING WILL DECIDE FATE
 LET WING CARS
 FORCES IN GAL|C|A
Russians Have Thrown Con- siderable Endorsements on Dniester River and May Be Planning a Seri- Ous Offensive

London, June 26.--(1Oi35 D. m.l-rhc eide the fate of the left wing of the Russian army in Galicia. sways hack and forth along the river banks. SO far without decisive results. The Rus- sians have thrown considerable rein forcements into this nrea, hut whether they are planning serious offensive or merely fighting stubborniy, pre- paratory to another retreat, k uncer- tain.
 Both sides have lost heavily. General Won Linslngen's right flank and center have been badly cut up when the Rus sans threw the Austro-Germans back across the river.
 The Russians have been fortifying their lines from the river to the Russian from tier, and, with the Austro- German lines of communication lengtnening daily. the task of forcing the Russians eastward be- comes more and more formidable AL though Berlin claims that the Teutonlc allies have been forging ahead between the Dniester and the district which they occupied east of Lemberg, the advarce lacks the characteristics of the impctuols rush so noticeable in former stages of the Galician campaign.
 The French and German announcements relative to the fighting in the western theatre are so contradictory as to- afford only the haziest view of the situation.
 
 the cause of peace. according 10 dis patches from Germany, and the protni- nent paper, Vorwaerts. has been rebuked Tor publishing their peace appeal by in- definite suspension,
 Army recruiting in England seems to have been temporarily forgotten amid the high tension of the campaign for munl- tions workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
INSANE POLICEMAN
 HOLDS UP TRANSFER

Berlin, June 26-tVla London 11:F D. m)-A policeman, with leveled revolver. held up a teamster in the crowded streets today and demanded his surrender ''as n spy in the pay of the enemy" When the astounded teamster clung to his box the policeman shot sone of the horses dead. 1t attracted other officers and a huge crowd, which threatened the driver with violence.
 He finally was escorted under heavy guard to police station. where it was discovered that the policeman had sud denly become insane. The teamster was immediately released
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
THEO LACY BEFORE
 PROBE COMMITTEE:
 WHAT DID HE TELL?
Merritt and Mates Refuse to Discuss Executive Ses- sion With the Noted
 Prisoner

Montgomery, June 26.-(Special. .)--Theo Lacy appeared before the legislative inves- tigatins committee today, but his story is yet untold as far as the people of Ala bama are concerned, as he talked to the committee in executive session and noth- ing was given out by that body at the conclusion of the conference. The muchly advertised and widely heralded appear ance of Lacy attracted a crowd of spec tators. but those present were disapjoint- ed since the committee did not hold a pub lie session.
 Chairman Henry r. Merritt of the com mittee and other members expressed sat isfaction over the result of the testi- mony of Lacy, but the expressions on the faces of the committee members hardly bore out this assertion. Lacy remained with the committee for about 40 minutes, but whether or not he even testified could not be ascertained.
 Lacy came over from Wetumpka where he is serving a 10-year sentence on a charge of embedding state funds amount ing to approximately $lo0OoO. He was in custody of Dr. Pearce, trusty convict, and a deputy warden Lacy was permit ted by those accompanying him to visit his wife and family at the Lacy home on Madison avenue.
 Did Lacy tell his story to the com mittee?" was the question asked Chair man Merritt by the reporters.
 Has Nothing to Say
 T have nothing to say at all' was the reply of the chairman.
 Did Lacy mention the names of any other persons as being implicated?' was the query.
 q have nothing to say at al, CT tall or a tall" replied Chairman Merritt.
 DO you realize that the people of Alabama are disappointed that a public hearing of Lacy's testimony was not held after 1t has been advertised?'' asked reporter. ..
 T have nothing to say tall, att all or CT tall" came the re5oinder of the chairman.
 Lacy was billed to play the committed room at 10 o'clock Saturday and a large crowd was assembled. Those in the crowd expressed disappointment when they learned that there aint goin to be no show" Whether the stage hands struck or whether the star kicked for higher wages could not be definitely ascertained by those present. There was an air of perturba tion around the com mittee room which could hardly be de- scribed by any other word save dis appointment' In fact 1t seemed that the word disappointment was on the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
State Department Preparing Note to England Protest ing Against Interference With Commerce

note take advantage of the invitation of the United States to submit suggestions for modus vivendi to the allies. whereby submarine warfare might be abandoned if the so-called blockade of commerce through neutral countries were cropped and restrictions removed on the ship ment of foodstuffs.
 Before note is sent, however. cover ing all the phases of the order in council, it Is considered possible that the state ment of the American importers will be transmitted to Ambassador Page for pre- sentation to the British foreign office in order that Great Britain may appreciate the growing unrest of American mer- chants. The importers petition follows the argument made by the United States in its previous note to Great Britain, but points out in addition that the so-called blockade of the German coast is not 'ef- fective' since Swedes can trade freely with German ports The test of the validity of blockade is it's effectiveness and the importers declare that the citizens of the United States should have the same rights as those of Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
SLATON RETIRES AS
 GEORGIA EXECUTIVE
Defends Decision in Frank Case at Banquet Given in His Honor-Crowds Surge in On Governor as He Leaves Capitol, Applauding and
 Hissing-Called King of the Jews''

Atlanta, June c6.-At luncheon given this afternoon by the Rotary club of Macon in honor of GcorRia's 's new governor. Nat E. Harris, innugur- nted today, John M. sInton, the retir- ing governor. referred to the case of Leo NJ. Frank. his action which evoked n hostile demonstration against him in the closing days of his ndnin- istration.
 an honest man. said the former gover- nor, but we realize that we must be measured by our conscience. Two thou sand years ago another governor washed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
RUSSIANS HOLDING
 RIGHT BANK IF THE DN|ESTER AFTER SIX FULL DAYS OF BATTLE
Petrograd Claims Victory
 When AustrO Germans Fail to Gain FoOthold on
 River-TeutOns Hammer
 Away at Opposing Line

Hammering by Teutonic armies against the Russian forces in Galicin continues without cessation, but ap- pnrentiy with less success to the Aus tro-German arms than in most of the many battles fought during the long weeks of the GaIicisn campaign for the possession Of PrsemysI and Lcmbere. berg.
 From Petrograd come claims of victory in a six-day battle along the Dniester, all attempts Of the Teutons to gain foot hold on the north bank of the river hav- Ing been frustrated with heavy losses to the attacking troops. The latest German official statement admits that Russian forces still hold the right bank near Halicz this being coupled with the state- ment that General Won Linslngen's troops are keeping up their attacks to effect a crossing and that fighting continues be- tween the Dniester and the district of Lemberg.
 According to the Russian statement. desperate battles are likely to be soon fought in the vicinity of <osmierjlne. near the Dniester, where 1t is declared the Germans have been concentrating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
AMERICAN IMPORTERS COMPLAIN
 AGAINST ALLIES EMBARGO POLICY

after their conference. it was revealed that Secretary Lansing had expressed a determination on the part of both the President and himself to do all in their power to aid the importers in securing the rights to which they are entitled under the laws of nations and by treaty obliga- tions"
 The effect of today's conference will not be apparent for several days. Secre- tary Lansing took the facts presented by the importers under consideration and will communicate with President Wilson.
 It has already been announced that the state department for many weeks has been preparing further representations to Great Britain, asking for modification of the so-called blockade. The President, however, has been unwilling to complicate the situation while the delicate negotia- tions with Germany were in progress.
 There has been an insistence in many quarters that note should be sent to Great Britain simultaneously with the German negotiations to emphasize the in- tention of the United States to defend neutral rights whether violated by the allies or Germany. Mir. Wilson has told friends that he has been on both sides Of the question of sending note to Great Britain at this time but it is known he finally resolved to walt for the German answer to the last note concerning sub marine warfare. He did not wish, 1t Is understood. to give the appearance abroad that the United States would bargain by negotiation with England on the blockade question for concessions by Germany de- manded as a result of the sinking of the Lusitania. Preparation for the loss of more than 100 American lives the Prest- dent has held must constitute separate and distinct issue.
 Will Submit Suggestions
 It is thought certain in diplomatic guar. ters here that Germany will in her next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27

his hands of a case and turned over a Jew to a mob. For POGO years that gover- another Jew were lying in his grave be- cause I had failed to do my duty l would all through life find his blood on my hands and would consider myself an as- sassin through cowardice.'
 Governor Slaton indicated that he 'n- tended going away next week for an ex- tended vacation.
 Those demonstrations a few days ago do not represent the sentiment of Att lanta, Fulton county or the state of Geor- ga," he added. And while on my vaca-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27

London, June 26-t9:l6 D. m.)-For publishing the socialist appeal for peace the Vorwaerts has been suspended, &C., cording to a Reuter- dispatch from Am- sterdam. The Norddeutsche Allgemelne Zeitung of Berlin. in chronicling the suspension of the Norwaerts. comments on the socialist pronouncement as fol- lows:
 "The manifesto Is greatly to be rec gretted because it will create highly undesirable impressions abroad. Tho manifesto may be interpreted as war weariness on the part of Germany. which does not exist. Military events and the political situation offer pros- poets Of successful peace The Ger man government on it's own accord will do what is necessary. Until then there Is only one watchword for Germany-. hold through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
RUSSIAN MINISTER
 OF WAR RESIGNS

London, June 26.-(6:56 D. m.) General w Soukhomlinoff, the Rus sian minister of war, has resigned, according to a dispatch from Petro- grad to Reuters. It is understood that General Polivanoff, a former assistant minister of wal will sue ceed- General Soukhomiinoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
ANOTHER DRIVE
 AT WARSAW PLANNED

Accounts of German military activity in Russian Poland come at the same time as reports that many big guns from Es- sen, Germany are being shipped Into that region possibly in preparation for an other drive at Warsaw. Pronounced Ger man successes seemingly have occurred not Tar from the East Prussnn border the Germans claiming the capture by storm of Russian position north of Przasnssz, and the Russians admitting a reverse in that region through superior artillery fire by the Germans.
 Neither French nor German statements s Indicate operations Of immediate moment m the western war arena. The French admit lack of progress, due in many places, tt is declared, to storm ravnseet territory on the fighting front while the Germans set forth the repulse of all French attacks and the regainlng of some trenches previously lost
 From Petrograd comes the news of an important change in the cabinet the resignation of General Zoulxholminofs, the Russian minister of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27

end through a peace which will make possible friendships with neighboring ma tions."
 Oppose Conquest
 "The managing committee (vorstadb of the social democratic party always has been opposed to a policy of conquest and annexation. We now raise anew our sharpest protest against every effort and every proclamation the purpose of which is the annexation of foreign territory and the oppression of other nations, efforts and proclamations which have become public in Germany particularly through the demands of great economic associa- tions as well as through the speeches of leading nonsocalist politicians.
 Even the recital of such efforts serves as assertions further to postpone thai peace which is warmly desired by the whole nation. The people want peace. If this war which daily demands new sacrifices is not to draw itself out need lessly. to endure until the full exhaustion of all the nations in it, one of the participating powers must offer the hand of peace. Germany, who attacked by greatly superior forces has thus far vic torlously defended herself against all her enemies; brought their starvation plan to naught, and demonstrated that she is unconquerable. should take the first step to bringing about peace
 Would End Conflict
 ''In the name of humanity and culture and supported by the favorable military situation brought about by the bravery nf efsr cnr dao I'm w n of the government that it make known sts readiness to enter peace negotia- tions in order to put an end to this bloody conflict
 We expect our socialist comrades in other belligerent lands to exert theiI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
No Indications of Demonstrations But EOery Precaution Is Taken 10 Protect Man Who Commuted
 the Sentence of Leo Frank
TWENTY SIX ARRESTED
 ORDERED HELD IN JAIL
Guard Will Be Retained Indefinitely, Says Geor- gia Adjutant General-Former Governor Spends Day Quietly at Home-Will Not
 Leave State Under Fire, He Says

Atlanta, June 26A battery of artillery fully equipped battaon of infantry and troop of cavalry stool guard tonight the country home of John Saton who retired day from the office of governor of Georgia All quiet ing the early evening and there seemed indications further demonstrations tonight by persons who dsapproved the former governors action committing the death of Leo M Frank. 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
Change Strings Command

Washington, June 26.-Commander Yates Stirling. IT, formerly in com- nand of the Atlantic submarine flo- tillo, has been assigned to command the cruiser Columbia. flagship of Capt. A. w. Grant. who. under recent re- organization, Is in charge of all sub- marine matters. afloat and ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
End Hookworm Campaisn

Austin. Tex, June 26.--It war an. nounced here today that the hookworn campaign which the Rockefeller com~ mission has carried on in Texas for three years. will end June 30 because of lack of appropriations by the stats. A number of counties have given thn commission financial help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27

Quiet continued to prevail through
 out the evening in the city and in the vicinity of the Slaton home. The na- tional guardsmen did not relax their vigilance. however. and two more mon found lurking in the vicinity of the former governors residence were taken into custody. No arms were found on theni it was said
 Mayor Woodward issued orders that the near beer saloons might reopen for time this evening nasmuch as no signs of disturbance of any kind had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
HuERTA ON WAY

El Paso. Tex. June 26.-vic- toriano Huerta, former Presi- dent of Mexico. passed through Tucumcari, N. NJ, tonight on an El Paso and Southwestern train bound for El Paso, ac- cording to adyices from Tucum- carl The train is due here at 6:30 Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27

appeared. These soon became the hav- ems of the thirsty on hot night, but no disorder was reported.
 It was said tonight that the 26 men held in the county jail would be tried by a military court martial under a state law passed in Governor Browns administration. Later it was learned that the battery of artillery on duty at the Slaton estate Was equipped only with sidearms. one of the infantry companies had a machine gun, how ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
Demand Government Make Known It's Readiness to Enter Negotiations for Peace
Paper Suspended

exclamations on their own governments in this same sense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
Will Submit SuRgestions

It Is thought certain in diplomatic guar. ters here that Germany will in her next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-27
GERMAN SOCIALISTS APPEAL TO
 KAISER FOR PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

end through peace which will make possible friendships with neighboring na- tions"
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-12-23
More Like \ College Than
\ ReformatOry. Says
Fred J. HeintZ.

The Louisiana training Institute
is a State institution and is the
home of neglected and delinquent
juveniles of the State. 1t is situat-
about two miles outside of the
Town of Monroe. On the grounds
proper are TWO large brick buildings
and one cottage. Surrounding
these the State owns two hundred
and seventy acres of land. nearly
all of which is cultivated by the
inmates of the said Institution. The
Louisiana Training Institute is un-
der the direct supervision of Supt.
Moore and his wife, and last but
not least a little blue eyed Miss
about five years old, who is the idol
and little sister of the forty-three
mischevious young rascals. Be-
sides the Supt., there are three
other teachers, two of which teach
the academic course and one, a
graduate of Mississippi A. and NJ
College, teaches the agricultural
course Three days out of the week
the boys are taught the Three Rs,
and the other three days they work
on the farm or in the dairy. Sun
day is a day Of rest and church.
The BOYS don their uniforms Of
gray (the same as L. S. U. with the
exception that theirs have L. I. |,
on the collars and caps) and are
marched in a body to Monroe
Here they separate into groups and
each goes to the church of his
choice. After church they meet
again and return to the Institute
for dinner and play,
Discipline is maintained by the
Merit system. A scale of merits