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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
ADMISSION

Anniston, August 1.-(Special) "A petit
ton containing the names of over 1000
voters was submitted to Probate Judge
John NJ. Crook yesterday. asking that an
election be called in order that the law
against the cattle tick In Calhoun county
resumed.
More than one-fourth of the voters in
the county signed the petition which was
circulated by the officers and members
of the Calhoun County Livestock associa-
ton, and the petition was presented to
Judge Crook by Homer Lanford.
With the fling of the petition, Judge
Crook was also presented with a list Of
men who had agreed to serve as clerks,
managers. and returning officers during
the election free. Some of the most prom
inent men In the county have offered to
aid in the cattle tick fight by giving their
time in holding the election.
Petitions which were placed in the
hands of the vice presidents of the Live
Stock association in number of the beats
have not yet been returned and the names
signed to these petitions will increase
the number of names already secured.
Judge Crook will probably call the cleo
ton on or about September |, but he had
not decided yesterday on what day it
would be best to have 1t.
j. T. Knowen, local superintendent of
the Ala bama Power company, was noti-
fed yesterday morning of the death Of
his father, J r. Knowlen, at Selma. The
deceased was 81 years of age and his
death occurred at II o'clock Saturday
morning after a short Illness He is sur
vived by his son in this city and by one
daughter, Mrs. ]. A. Stephenson. of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
yesterday recorded in the office of the
probate judge: NJ
]. A. Hand, Mulga, to Miss Mary Ross.
Dodson Ered Warrior, to Miss Martha
Rouse.
Frank Campbell, Birmingham, to Miss
Clara Belle Miller.
George w. Alexander, Palos, to Miss
Margaret Walker.
W. X. Schanz, to Miss Martha Olena
Berents.
j. NJ Littleton, Morris, to Miss Mable
Barilla.
Sam Garrett, Morris, to Mrs. Prince
Clayton.
Homer L. Hagan, Birmingham, to Miss
Essie Bell Minis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
SPECIAL SERVICES
BY SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army will hold special
services today in its new home at X
Twentieth street, north, as follows:
Holiness meeting at IL a. m; meeting
OF Young Peoples legion at p. M;
salvation meeting at p. m.
The following programme will be rem
dered tomorrow evening at o'clock:
Chairman: Staff Captain w. 8. Quirk
divisional officer.
Opening Song, Marching on in the
Light of God"
Prayer. Major Dodd.
Remarks. THE Object of the Y. P. L.
and What Tt Is Accomplishing in Bir-
mingham" Mrs. Dodd (Y. p. L. seer
tary).
Company song, Grown Him."
Song, Deaths Rolling Tide" Captain
Robins and family.
Duet, Pianoforte and cornet, by friends.
Japanese solo. Cadet Etna Dodd.
Duet, lin character), IF l Only Had a
Home. Sweet Home" Cadets Eva Quirk
and Etna Dodd.
Band selection.
Japanese action song, Girl members
of the Y. p. L.
Pianoforte duet, Mrs. Captain Abrams
and Cadet Bessie Quirk.
Humorous recitation, Changing the
Ethiopian" Cadet Eva Quirk.
Trombone solo, Bandmaster Herbert
Robins.
Band song, We've Jolly Salvation
Crowd" All Y. P. L. members.
Final tableau Rock of Ages, Sing
ing behind scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
LOCAL MEN WRITTEN
UP IN MAGAZINE

The Cincinnati Furniture Worker a
monthly trade publication. carried in its
July issue a cut OF C. w. Green. who
was recently reelected to the presidency
of the local Furniture Mems association.
A complimentary article accompanied the
cut.
cut and an article about F. M. jack
son also appeared in the same issue of
the magazine, telling of the work Mr..
Jackson did In connection with the Sc
curing of the funds for the entertain
ment of the members of the Alabama
Merchants association which meets here
the latter part of August
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
LEGISLATORS WILL
BEGIN TUESDAY ON
BIG BILLS WHICH
MEAN REAL FIGHTS
CONTINUED from Page one)

probable, however. that much time win
be consumed before that big work is
completed
The effort to abolish the lease sys
tenn is in grave danger. Mr.. Smith of
Crenshaw, member of the investigated
committee and heretofore bitter OPP
ponent to the lease system, fathered a
resolution Friday calling upon the au-
ditor to estimate the cost of maintain
ing convicts on the roads and on the
farms. This is taken to mean that Mr..
Smith has realized that the abolition of
the system will entail a tremendous
burden on the state, and that he is
weighing humanitarian as against prac-
teal and material argument.
The Rogers Compromise
Although the Indications are that the
abolition of the lease system will NOT
be accomplished in its entirety, it is
certain that actual steps In the right
direction will be taken. Mr.. Rogers of
Sumter stated last night that he would
introduce a bill requiring all counties
to work convicts under sentence of
not more than a year on the roads of
the state; and all convicts, irrespective
Of their terms, who are not more than
16 years of age, on the roads.
He urges that under this bill, the
state in every county would soon be-
come possessed of excellent highways,
and that an experiment would be I'M
dertaken which would in perfect man
ner- prove the wisdom or unwisdom of
the idea of completely abolshing tine
lease system
The fight over the system will be
staged in the house, it is possible, tho
coming weak. Another feature will be
the fight in committee regarding the
effort of "progressives" to renovate and
make effective the health department
OF the state. The Bonner bill creating
blue laws" for the observance of Sue.
day will also attract attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01

Gonzales troops will reopen the railroad
lines from Mexico City to the north and
northeast and transportation Will be re-
established in the state of Michoacan,
where the government has stored 100000
bushels of corn.
An outline of the plans upon which
General Carranza will base his claim for
recognition also was presented. This In
cludes removal of the seat of his gov
eminent from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
Municipal elections in the various states
and the calling of an extra session of the
Mexican Congress to choose a provisional
President would follow.
General Carranza is said to be firmly
resolved not to yield to any proposal for
a peace conference with his adversares
which would necessitate a representative
convention. He will not talk peace with
Villa or zapata, it is stated. unless his
adversaries first lay down their arms.
Villa Is Active
What influence this outline of Carran-
"a s purposes will have on the plans for
dealing with the Mexican situation now
being considered by President Wilson is
not known here. Much may depend, 1t is
said, on events of the next week. If Car
rama succeeds in opening communication
to Mexico City 1t might serve to delay
any contemplated action by the United
States.
Villa and his adherents propose to do
all in their power to avert the possibility
of Carranza's receiving the moral sup
port of the United States. To this end
they have proposed the counter plan for
consideration here that all action leaders
join in peace conference, select a man
for provisional President entitled to 1t
under the constitution, and then hold
regular elections. If Carranza will not
yield to this, they suggest that the United
States support them in such a conference
without him. provided they can show
that they represent a majority of the
people.
1t is between these two plans that the
United States may be forced to find
middle ground for settling the Mexican
situation without armed Intervention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
JUDGE STILES is
SOMEWHAT BETTER

The condition of Judge ]. P. Stiles of
the probate court was somewhat I'M
proved yesterday, although he is still
dangerously i'll. Although it was admit
ted that his condition was serious, 1t was
stated at the Davis infirmary. where he
was taken last week, that he would prob
ably recover. His temperature was lower
and his general condition greatly i'm
proved, according to the attending physi-
clans.
Judge Stiles is exceedingly popular with
the courthouse attaches. and his illness
is greatly regretted by the official family.
1t was hoped that he would soon be back
at his old duties. Clerk George Whitfield
is acting In the temporary vacancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
MAYER Found

Kansas City, Mo-, July 31.-George Te-
beau. owner of the Kansas City American
Association club, said today that Sammy
Mayer, Kansas City outfielder, who was
thought to have jumped to the Federal
league, had been located. Mayer was for
merly with the Savannah club. The club
owner asserted that in view of the tenn
porary injunction granted him yesterday
he thought Mayer would be compelled to
return to the club.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Shell Falls on Hospital

Ponn-a- Mousson, France. July 31.-A
German shell fell into the messroom of
the field hospital of the American am
bulance shed of Paris while the staff
was at lunch today. The missile pene-
trated the floor and burst in the eel
lar. A French orderly was killed and
one American was slightly scratched by
a fragment of the shell. The Americans
then took quarters further back in the
rear of the firing line. They believe
their work has been much of value
to the French sanitary service. and they
have received official commentator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Set Up Government

General Gonzales viii set up civil gov
eminent in Mexico City at once distribute
food to suffering people and establish a
monetary system so that stores and banks
can be reopened. The railroad to Vera
Cruz will be opened at once and provision
trains will be started for the capital under
heavy guard.
In cooperation with General Obregon,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Marston a Winner

Manchester. VT, July 31.-Starting with
an advantage of seven holes gained this
morning when he played the Ekwanok
course in g. NJ. r. Marston of Baltusrol
this Afternoon won the final match for the
first presidents cup, defeating w. B.
Seeley of Brooklyn, up and to play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Specialties

Delicious Egg Drinks
Freshest MIX Drinks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
ANTI-AMERICAN RIOTS

Zurich, Switzerland, July 81.
(Via London, TAO p. m)-American
travellers arriving here today from
Berlin report that there were Sc
rious nti-Americans disturbances
In the German capital on Tues
day and Wednesday of the close
of this week. A large crowd of
students gathered in front of the
American embassy and hooted and
yelled until they were nudged
along by a force of police.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
Gen. CarranZa Has Ordered
His Troops to Reoccupy
Mexican Capital = Rail-
ways Ordered Opened
REPRESENTATIONS OF
SECRETARY LANSING
HAVE DESIRED EFFECT
CarranZa Anxious to Secure
the Moral Support of
United States Govern
ment-Gen. Villa Active

Washington, July 31.-whiIe reports
General Gonzales lacked official con-
Armstion tonight, 1t was known that
General Carranza had ordered his
forces back into the capital. General
Carrnnza also directed that strong pm
trolls be established nIong the railroad
between Apizaco and Mexico City to
protect 1T from bandit raids.
The order followed closely the re-
ceipt by General Carranza of the Wig
orous representations sent by secre-
tary Lansing urging that the railway
be opened and kept open SO the starry
ing population of Mexico City could be
fed.
Notification of the order from Gen
eral Carranza to Gonzales reached the
state department today and imm edi-
ately afterward news was received I'M
officially that the advance guard of
Gonzales forces had already entered
Mexico City. General Gonzales plans to
enter the city tomorrow with a large
force to re-establsh civil government
and to take steps to relieve distress
among the people
Issues Statement
The Carranza agency issued this
statement tonight:
THE confidential agency of the con-
stltutionalst government in Washing
ton is in receipt of cable advices from
=
Venuistiano Carranza has issued or
ders to Gen Pablo Gonzales to reoc-
cupy Mexico City with the greatest
possible speed, in view of the reports
in circulation with regard to the crit
ical conditions in the capital by rea-
son of the shortage of foodstuffs. The
orders include instructions to General
Gonzales to arrange for the immediate
transportation of trainloads of staple
articles of food at the same time his
troops enter the city.
Carranza's prompt response to in
slstence by the United States was re-
garded here as averting necessity for
immediate action by this government
to insure transportation of provisions
tn the Mexican capital. General Car
rama was told in the message sent
handle the situation it would be nee
essary for the United States to act.
Although the governments plans were
not announced 1T is known officials
of the army and navy were ready to
carry through a forceful programme.
An outline of General Carranzas plans
to relieve distress in Mexico City and
fer establishment of government
was conveyed to the state department
today. Strong limitations were made
also that he would in the near future
formally ask the United States to rec
ognize a de facto government pending
constitutional election.
As outlined to the state department,
General Carranza's plan follows:
Set Up Government
General Gonzales will set up civil gov
eminent in Mexico City at once, distribute
food to suffering people and establish a
monetary system so that stores and banks
can be reopened. The railroad to Vera
Cruz will be opened at once and provision
trains will be started for the capital under
heavy guard.
In cooperation with General obregon,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-01
WHAT THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE IS
DOING TO UPLIFT THE NEGRO RACE

homes. have called them NANNY and
auntie," Will always welcome kindness to
them and theirs, and extend 1t In re-
turn.
Tuskegee institute is serving kindly
purpose.
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Incorporation

$500 Brandes Jewelry company. Inc,
Lille Brandes, president; A. S. Carroll,
vice president and julius Jaffe, secretary
and treasurer
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-22

Federal Judge Carpenter granted
brewers preliminary injunction COM
pelling Rock Island to carry booze to
Iowa. Must deliver direct to con-
sumner.
$500, 900 worth of building permits
issued from Sept. 1 to 10. More tnan
New York's and more than last year;
Four new dances out. Two called
the AIsace and Lorraine. dancing
teachers neutral.
Mrs. w. G. Freeman, 211S N. Lean1-
ington av., left house while preparing
supper. Has not returned.
PatroIman Crozier called to 4ZO1
Drake av. to kill wild cat. 1t was a
skunk. Didn't return to station.
"SweII James" show swell duds IN
Congress hotel. Fashion Art League
of America having Exposition OF
Fashions.
No surplus cloth on fall suits for
men. Day of freaks and novelties
gone, says Chicago Society OF Mer-
chant Tailors.
M. GuIach sued WayIe Miller for
S22 for failing to provide godfather
feast as he had promised. Judge de-
cided Austrian customs don't go here
Anti-saIoon league opened fight on
reelection of Congressman Mann.
Opposing candidate not picked yet.
Corporation counsel ordered draft
of new ordinance for board of stand
ards and apportionment which was
vetoed by mayor because of defects.
Five patroImen laid off day be-
cause of untidiness.
Judge Carpenter denied petition to
have Natalby's restaurant declared
bankrupt
Corporation counsel to hold meet
ing in Office in effort to do away with
opposition to new bridge over river
at Franklin and Orleans st.
whole world has gambling craze"
said Judge Heap Fined 2 men 81
and DISCHARGED 5 others.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-22

met rObber In doorway OF nome. 20.
Russell Pethick to be placed on
trial for murder of Mrs. Ella Copper
smith and .3-year-old son. State to
demand death penalty.
Ernest Williamson, 601 N. LaSaIle, 3
discovered fire near home. Pulled fire
box and dropped unconscious from
heart disease. Serious.
Mrs. Margaret Cunningham, Al w.
Goth, who has been arrested more
than 100 times, fined $50.
Morley Lane, Jr., 7, 4307 Oaken-
wald av., took 81 and, after changing
it, started to throw it away Taken
home.
Joliet police trying to get to bot
tom of story of Esther Weinhoff, Chi
cago. Says sweetheart gave her =
poison.
Cattle on farm of Howard Shaw,
architect, found infected with hoof
and mouth disease Epidemic also
spread to farm of E. R. Frost, Ever
EFT.
Mrs. Mamie MaIoney and Gene
We've Gallagher discharged by Oak
Park justice. Lillian Bowman says
they gave her white sapphire in re-
turn for 5000 ring.
Elizabeth Hanson, nurse, 1924 Lex
ington, brought back from Milwau-
kee. Passed bum checks.
Neil McDougal, tango deVotee,
charged with stealing diamonds from
Mrs. Mercedes Fullenwerder, arrest
ed for similar offense in Kansas City.
To be held here.
Police say Edward Sheehan, 1929
Harper av., and three companions
held up saloon.
Thokla Benrimo, 632 S. Hermitage
av., milliner, told police pocketbook
containing $500 in jewelry and money
was taken by thief at 18th and Tur-
ner av
Mrs. Grace Smith, 10 Trip av.,
found picture of girl in husbands
The Washington herald., 1915-02-21

throughout the week, is that of "scien-
tific management" and efficiency. Just
how much this increased efficiency
means. for instance. in naval gunnery
can be better realized when il is remem-
bered that our gunncrs did LOO times
better at Vera Cruz than at Santiago.
In the Spanish-American war our blue
jackets fired one shot I'm five minutes
and hit only one time in thirty. Today
our men fire two shots minute, and
at a distance of over six miles hit the
bulls eye one time in every three. And
they hit the tarse: itself every single
time. And this is the result of scientific
efficiency. Several years ago it took an
hour To take aboard and store thirty
tons of coal Our superdreadnoughts of
today I'm the same time load from 3n0 to
$50 tons, and one of them has recenti,
made a record of so tons in an hour
How this is done is shown by Lyman II.
Howe's film as well as all the other va
ried and innumerable activities aboard
ship.
The Philippines of today and yesterday
the past and present customs co.,
tunes. dances. habits. etc. of a strange
people-forms another noteworthy SUBJ
ject Of vital and absorbing interest. be-
sides many other features of rare charm
and beauty, not to mention entirely new
animated cartoons which always form
such a welcome and pleasant diversion.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-21

| The farce was heralded as one of the
| hest things sent out Of New York, and
local criticism upheld this opinion or
| Tuesday morning following the opening
| of the Washington engagement in Sep
TENDER. Everybody who spoke of it to
| ME declared that il was COOLIES of fun
but just the same compa ratively few
people went to see it. and / for one
would nightly like to know the reason.
So would Mr.. Taylor, of the Belasco
Theater. So would Mr.. Frazee. producer
of the piece. So would Messrs. Peple
and MacGregor. its authors. So would
the players. who extract every ounce of
fun out of the farce and send IL over the
footliShts. Therefore. il any reasonable
solution occurs 30 you do let us have it.
a Pair of Skies returns to us thi.
week with Ralph Herr elevated to a
featured position on the program, an
honor which is entirely deserved, for
there is no more humorous picture on the
stage this season than his Mr. NcttletOn
Mr.. Herr has had varied and pic
turescue career. Although he was born
in Paris. he is an Englishman possessing
the American sense OF humor. His love
for the theater dates back to his college
days at Oxford, of which university he
is a graduate. and i'm which school he
began his career as an amateur enter
tainer.
In England the stage as a career is re-
garded more seriously than here. so when
Mrs. Patrick Campbell asked Mr.. Herr 20
become a member of her famous company
in London he accepted. and it was with
Mrs. Pat" that he first came to America
where his success was so pronounced
that a dozen managers offered him parts
in as many productions.
little later came his greater success
as a comedian in the role of Phineas
Doolittle. the educated fool. in Miss
Dolly Dollars" which led to his starring
tour in DIR. De Luxe musical COM
edy. which played from coast to coast.
following which Mr.. Herr toured the
country in vaudeville as a headIiner. re-
turning this season to the Legitimate"
stage. where he has scored still fur
ther personal success in "A Pair of
SiXes.' using serious and legitimate meth
DDS only in his comedy accomplishment.
Mr.. Herr is soon to show London his
now noted characterization of the senior
partner of the contending firm in "A Pair
of Skies" where Mr.. Frazee will present
the farce in April at the Garrick Theater,
notwithstanding the war.
In still further evidence of the dearth
Of meritorious plays, the Columbia Thea
ter will again turn its attention to pic
lures this week. showing Lyman Howe's
story of the United States Navy. a film
production similar TO that recently shown
of Uncle Sam at Work." with the Diff
ference that the entertainment of the cur.
rent week follows government activities
at sea, whereas the pictures previously
shown were OF the work ashore.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-21
C0smos-Vaudeyflle.

Just how well a woman may become
proficient in the athletic sports of box
ing and bag punching. as we'll as the
profit to her OF consistent and contin-
uous physical culture. will be exempu-
fed at the Cosmos Theater this week
by VIII Roehm's Athletic Girls
group Of five refined young women. who
present unique and interesting athletic
exhibition covering principal sport lines
and illustrating the blows of professional
boxers that have become famous Tho
act Is not n rough and tumble crudity,
but a refined exhibition of scientific cuI-
ture In athletics as valuable in its way
as it Is interesting. especially to women
and girls. Another star attraction Is
announced in Frank Bush, the famous
inonologist. whose entertainment is too
wen known even to the patrons of the
highest class of vaudeville in Washing
ton to require description or adjectives.
Still other offerings in the six-act bill
VIII include Sharon and Wood. in a
comedy comicality called '"Thirty-ffve
Cents" Corrigan and Vivian. a pair Of
singing and dancing sharpshooters. in a
genuine novelty: Wilson and Lenoir, in
Producing the boy accordionist. who made
a bis hit with his piano accordion earlier
In the season. and McNish and McNish.
In an Offering OF song. comedy and aero
battle dancing. The Hearst-SeliS New,
Pictorial with a series of high-grade
photoplays will also be features. The
bill will be changed Thursday beginning
with the natinees.