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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
PEACE SOUGHT BY THE TURKS,
ENJOYS May Open Negotiations With
Triple Entente.

Geneva, July 22.-Nedjemkden Ell
fendi, Turkish minister of justice, ac-
companied by Fossun Effendi, are ex-
pected here from Vienna for the pur-
pose, it is reported, of opening sep
arate peace negotiations with the
triple entente. 1t is stated the dele
gates are invested with official pow
ers
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
RUSSIAN COUNCIL TO MEET.
Ukase Orders Converting of Legisla-
tive Bodies-Money Needed.

Petrograd, July 22.-An imperial
lkase issued here orders the conven-
ing of the council of the empire and
the duma August 1. The two legisla-
tive bodies were prorogued early in
the year until November. 1t is said
the duma will be asked to authorize
a further issue by the state bank Of
1000, 600, 900 rubles ($600,000,000)) in
notes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
FIRES ON WARsHIPs ALARM.
Mysterious Blazes on War Vessels
Arouse Navy officials.

Mysterious Blazes on War Vessels
Arouse Navy officials.
New York, July 22.-Two more
mysterious fires on United States
lavy vessels, which were made pub
ic here, bringing the total of such
Tres to five within the last few days,
have aroused officials of the navy yard
o a keen sense Of alarm.
The last two fires occurred on board
he dreadnaught New York and the
destroyer Warrington. Both were ex-
.inguished with little difficulty.
Other recent fires were on board
he Oklahoma, the Alabama and the
New Jersey, with similar fire on the
New York three weeks ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
Enver pasha Cholera Victim.

Athens, July ga telegram from
Constantinople states that Enver
Pasha is suffering from cholera. He
is being treated in his palace by Ger
man doctors. Cholera is said to be
raging in the Turkish camps.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
MANY HURT IN STRIKE RIOT.
One Striker Killed and Many others
Injured In Battle.

Bayonne. N. j., July 23.-One strik-
er was killed and nine injured, numer-
GUS policemen hurt, and horse shot
under Police Inspector Cady in bat
tie between 1900 Standard Oil COM
pany strikers, rs special deputies and
so policemen outside the cOmpany's
plant here Buildings were wrecked
by the fighting mob and at least 500
shots were exchanged.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28
n. S. STONES BODY FOUND.
Remains of Another Lusitania Victim
Is Recovered.

IS FNOOONOI NOs
Queenstown, July 22.-The body of
Herbert S. Stone, who was a Lusi-
tania victim, has come ashore at
Ballybunnion, a small town at the
mouth of the River Shannon on the
west coast of Ireland, about $50 miles
from the point where the Lusitania
was sunk. The body has been fully
identified by articles upon the person,
including card case filed with cards,
his watch and other belongings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-28

Or. A. c. True of the United States
department. of agriculture, ls the chief
of the new bureau of the states reia-
ton service, which takes over the de-
partment'Y work of farmers coop
erative demonstration, agricultural
schools, farmers Institutes and the
maintenance of agricultural expert
ment stations in Alaska. Hawaii. Por-
TO Rico and Guam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
NEARLY 500 PETTY CASES NOLLE CROSSED
 IN CRIMINAL COURT AT INSTANCE OF BLACK

visions of the criminal court yesterday. for in addition to charging the grand jury and taking up the docket set in the first division of the court he at the noon hour disposed of the docket set in the second division. The feature of the session of the second division was the nolle pressing of some 475 old misdemeanor cases by Judge Fort at the instance of Solicitor Hugo L. Black.
 When the court was called to order the following motion. which is self explana- tory, was made by Solicitor Black:
 Comes the state of Alabama. by Hugo l.. Black, solicitor of the criminal court and moves the court to enter a nolle prosequi in the following cases, and as- signs as grounds for said action that he has fully investigated the charges pre- ferred in the affidavits and warrants and indictments hereinafter set out, and he believes the best interests of the state will be subserved and justice will be best promoted by dismissng all of said cases from the docket. The greater number of these cases are against negroes charged with gaming or abusive language. who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
COMMISSION HAS
 FAILED ID DO WORK Gray Thinks They Should Be "Recused' Because Lack
 ing Financial Ability

That the commissioners Of Birmlng- ham should .recuse" themselves in body for their failure to relieve the financial problems of Birmingham was the opinion expressed yesterday by Henry B. Gray. former lieutenant gov ornor of Alabama As former bank president as well as city and state official. Mir. Gray is familiar with the city's financial problems. He said yes terday that inasmuch as the commits sioners had by their own confession discovered their own incompetency anc as the free help seemed to be best it was time they ''recused" themselves.
 "The commissioners from whom we expected so much and from whom we have secured so little should recuse themselves inasmuch as that seems to be faddish." said MT. Gray. They have admittedly failed to give the proper medicine and the patient was abodt to die until 150 aldermen were called in. The patient is still weak. but at that the old physicians could gracefully re- cuse themselves and relieve the situa- tion tremendously.
 T think under all the circumstances this should be done. for the patient may be frightened with two many doc tors, It is apparent to everyone that observes municipal affairs that talent such as was given the city by alder men is the correct kind. It is being demonstrated here by the aldermanic committee of f5o. They get no money and are tackling and will solve a prop csition which our commissioners have failed to solve. If this is true, as ev- eryone knows. then why not let the commissioners recuse themselves anu and save this struggling town the tidy sum of s21.000. which is their com bined salary?
 1T am in hopes that this will be done, although one can never tell"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Boston English Opera Co.

1t was the haunting melodies of the tragic "Il Trovstore" (The Troubadour) that brought Giuseppe Verdi, the fla rlous Italian composer his first taste of fame some 50 years ago, and the opera still remains his best and most popular work. Its music is more fa- miliar than that of any other opera 1t is always retained in the repertoire Of the big operatic organizations of this country and In Europe. yet it Is seldom heard in English in credit able manner. It is. therefore, with un- usual interest that the Boston English Opera company's production of this popular opera is looked forward to when it comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday. with matinee Saturday. The sale of seats starts this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
.|S'F|NE IDEA SAYS
 THOMAS [. K|Lby
lndorses Idea of Bringing Legislators Here As Guests
 of Newspaper Club

The invitation which it Is nronosaa +,, extend to the members of inc 1eyis,o ture to visit Birmingham as puests or the Birmingham Newspaper club was heartily indorsed by Thomas F. Kilby or Annlston, lieutenant governor -elect CT Alabama, who assumes office witb Charles Henderson. Governor ,<ilhv said that he believed every member of the legislature who could possible do so would come to Birmingham on thai occasion.
 "The idea of getting the lawmakers here Is a capital one," said MT. Kilby. "The Birmingham Newspaper club will be an ideal host and 1t strk es me thai everyone invited will be anxious to come. The trip will be good for the members of the legislature A great many of them, l dare say, have never seen the industrial side of Rirming- ham, and certainly not the wonderful sdvancements that have been made here recently It will be interesting even to me and I am a neighbor of Bir- mingham and visit here frequently. am certain that I shall come and I believe all the other members Of the two houses will be glad to avail them selves of the invitation
 The idea of bringing the members of the legislature to Birmingham was ap- proved in business circles yesterday. Men like Robert Jemison, Jr, w. J. Porter, Henry B. Gray and others think that it will be very good thing for Birmingham to show the lawmakers what this district has and what has been done here in the last few years.
 The committee from the Birmingham New spaper club, which is considering the matter, will meet again tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

have been confined in jail for a period of time which constitutes adequate punish ment and are serving no purpose except to swell the volume of business of this court and prevent the trial of important criminal cases. Realizing the absolute impossibility Of assuring a speedy trial of causes so long as the docket is crowded with cases of this character. and that She retention of these cases in this court would only result in increasing the ex- pense to the state as well as postponing many trials of great importance to the state, the solicitor asks that all the cases hereafter set out be dismissed"
 Judge Fort reviewed the list submitted by Solicitor Black and with the exeep- ton of two or three cases against old offenders carried out the wishes of MT Black
 Three cases were tried by Judge Fort in tine first division yesterday afternoon. Jesse Morgan, charged with assault with
 ent to murder, was found guilty as charged in the indictment. Charles Me- Clain was convicted of burglary. Win Love plead guilty to a charge of bur elary. All will be sentenced Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
FORT REFERS TO THE NEWELL
 CONTRACT IN HIS CHARGE TO THE JANUARY GRAND JURY

board of revenue for work on the Co., lumbiana road. he stated that this mat ter had been investigated by the pre- ceding grand jury. but that they could carry on the investigation if they saw fit, or could start new investigation.
 He referred to the justice or the peace system and suggested that the grand Jury see that the poor and ig- norant were not oppressed He also charged the grand jury to investigate all public officers. and if the evidence Justified it to return indictments no matter how high the officer might be-
 He explained to the grand jurors that in order to do effective work they must maintain secrecy and that in all their deliberations they must keep in view the public good. In connection with gambling, Judge Fort stated that IL seemed to be less prevalent than at other times. but impressed upon .hen to be diligent in keeping it suppressed
 Judge Fort concluded his charge with resume of the general duties of q grand jury and charged them to be impartial and fearless in all theia find irgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
E. E. Spangler Here Yesterday

E. F. Spangler of New York, repre- senting the Pullman company of Chl- cago, was here yesterday conferring with local officials. Mir. Spangler is an- other booster added to, Birmingham's long list He said that this was his first trip here. and after looking over the Newspaper club, the Tutwiler hotel and taking d ride around Highland ave- nue into Mountain Terrace and other residential points of interest, he was inclined to believe that Birmingham was the livest and most attractive place he had ever seen. MT. Spangler returned east last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
THE EAFTER-H0L|DAY
 TRADE SURPRISING Ferd Caheen Says Custom ary January Dullness Is
 Not In Evidence

That business since Christmas had been astonishingly good and that trade was picking up every day was d state ment made yesterday by Ferd Caneen, of Caheen Brothers. He said that hc naturally expected the customllry Jan uary dullness when the holidays had passed. However, instead of the dull period expected trade had been exceed ingly fine.
 '1 have scarcely ever been So sur prised as l have in the past five days ever the volume of retail business . said MT. Caheen. "We naturally ex- pect a dull season following Christ mas. but 1t has been very different this year. We have been doing all that anyone could wish for much to my surprise. I am extremely optimistic over the conditions now. I believe we are destined to have wonderful sea son..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
ANNUAL MEETING OF HUMANE SOCIETY Mrs. Wood Reelected Presi- dent-Annual Report of
 Clements Submitted

The Birmingham Humane society held it's annual meeting at room 1S, city hall. yesterday afternoon at o'clock, for the election of officers. Mrs. w. N. Wood was reelected president for the year; Mrs. Charles Whelan, first vice president; Mrs. F. B. Dodge. second vice president; Mrs. Nixon Norris, third vice president; Miss Nellie Castleman, recording secretary; w. N. Wood, secretary. and Al c. Garber, treasurer. The board of directors elected will be published in the February report.
 Mrs. Wood presided and the report of treasurer and general work of the organ ization was favorably received. The hu- mane officer, J. l.. Clements, was re-elect- td for the incoming year, and his annual relort submitted, showing extensive work accomplished. The report was as follows:
 Cases investigated from complains, 1O75; ; cases referred to city commissioners, T; cases referred to juvenile court 14; cases referred to Associated Charities, 37; cases referred to Pisgah home, 2; cruelty to aged man, 1; cruelty to white children, 50; warnings issued. 51S; cases referred to bog I'd of revenue. 1; cases referred to welfare department, 2; cases referred to Tuberculosis association, 1; cases referred to coroner, 1; cruelty to aged woman, l; cruelty to colored children, r; total cases of cruelty to children. AS; colored men sent to almshouse. A. colored women sent to Hil!man hospital, g. arrests. S1; convic- tions, 66; total number of all kinds of anil mals humanely destroyed, 42S. Those de- stroyed were as follows: Horses, 63; mules 39; cows, 3; calves, 1; dogs by com plaint, 173; dogs electrocuted, 56 total number of dogs destroyed humanely by officer of Humane society, 22s; puppies chloroformed, 3s; cats humanely chloro- formed, 29 kittens chloroformed, .O monkey destroyed; turtles destroyed, 2; overcrowded chicken, geese and turkey GOODS, 47; overloaded teams rededied, 12, high checking, 13; horses at work inspect ed, 51O: horses ordered from service, 3S; sent to veterinary, IT. mules at work in- srected. 675; mules from service, 33; sent to veterinary, il; horses and mules sent to city pound, 10; homes found for dogs, 2S.
 Respectfully submitted by Birmingham Humane officer, J. l.. CLEMENTS.
 Recapitulation of treasurers report:
 receipts .$2202. .09 Dlsbursements ........................2 2076 80
 Balance working fund .............s 125. .2s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

in the building will be large, well light ed and well ventilated basement
 MT. Johnson said yesterday that work would start on the building as soon as possible, and that he was informed that no time would be lost in completing it.
 Tt has all along been our intention to rebuild on the burned site." said Mir. John son. We are now in position, however to say that the building will be five stories high. There will be added a fine base ment, and there will be many changes as to the front of the building and the in- terior arrangements. It will be construct ed of concrete and will be fireproof in every detail. The new structure will not take in our property adjoining on the west side That will be continued as the Alcazar theatre, and it is to be rebuilt as soon as possible However. in the plans that are being drawn by Mir. Wheelock we propose to have arrangements where by economical and quick connections may be made between the new building and the one we are to erect later on That will be done when business improves, and we are in need of the additional space
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

Nearly 50o cases were stricken from the criminal court docket yesterday morning by Judge W. E. Fort at the instance of So- licitor Hugo L. Black, who with his as- sistants has reviewed the 5000 or more cases that are docketed in the criminal court. In support of his motion to dis miss. Judge Black stated that he had in yestigated so far as possible every case and that they were for trivial offenses and it would be 10 the best interests of the state to dimiss them. He stated that two deputies were responsible for the larger number of the cases and that in many instances no arrests should have been made.
 In speaking of the matter Solicitor Black stated that an additional judge of the criminal court was an imperative ne- eessity to clear up the docket. He also stated that the legislature should pass some measure restricting the wholesale issuance of warrants, many of them for the most trivial offenses, which cog the docket and hamper the administration of justice.
 Judge ". E. Fort held down both di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
BUILD A.RA|LR0AO| ID WARRIOR RIVER"
This Is James l.. DavidsOn's Suggestion For Relieving
 City Finances

James l., Davidson, secretary of the Alabama Coal Operators association, suggested yesterday the construction Of a S0-mile railroad to the Warrior river as a quick means of paying all of Birmingham debts and relieving this city of the necessity of increasing taxes, splitting the county or running fur ther behind MT. Davidson said that for s1,000,000 a line could be built 30 miles to the Warrior river. there con meeting with barges and thus unbot- ting Birmingham and providing water transportation. He said the line would ;ay that sum back to the city of Bir- mingham in two years at the outside as the profits on such a line would be enormous. He said from the time of it's completion forever the city of Br- mingham would have an income of greater volume than Is needed now to ray off everything the city owes.
 "A railroad to the Warrior river would cost s1.000.000," said MT. David' son. "It would be 30 miles long, and it would give this district water trans rortation The rate by rail to the river and thence to the gulf coast by water would be less than half the ailroad rates and the municipal line would get rich fast. I believe the city cf Bir- mingham could as well afford to take up that proposition as the city of Cin- cinnati did the construction of the line from that city to Chattanooga, which pays the city of Cincinnati huge sum of money every year. That line Is now a part of the Queen and Crescent route and immensely profitable.
 "The city of Birmingham could sell municipal bonds for the purpose of the line. and it would i'm mediately begin to make money. While some temporary relief Is absolutely necessary, according to all the infor- nation available. at the same time per arrangements must be made. My idea is this railroad and 1t would be a great thing not only for this city, but for tho district and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

ply one from PittsbuIg or remove the case to Pittsburg for trial. Montgom- cry had similar troubles some years ago, and it was not felt necessary to import judge to try the case. It Is said that when on appeal the opinion of the supreme court was read forfeit ing the franchise of the Montgomery Waterworks company, the powerful at- torney of the company gritted his teeth There are some powerful teeth in Bir- mingham overdue for such a grltting. It Is not those who resist and denounce oppression that are responsible for the rising tide of socialism. Such respon- sibility lies at the door of the advisors of such outlaw monopolies as the Bir. mingham Waterworks company.
 Should you decide to send judge to try the Birmingham Waterworks company's various cases. we trust you will send one that cannot be intimi- dated by counsel for the Birmingham Waterworks company.
 "The report of this case in d local newspaper would seem to indicate that it was advised by the Birmingham Wa terworks company Very respectfully,
 'ROMAINE BOYD.
 City Attorney.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Says Inquisit0rial Body May Consider It If It Sees Fit. Mentions the Justice of Peace System

Recommending that sensationalisni be relegated to the rear and that they he fair and impartial in their findings of the grand jury for the January term yesterday morning in the first divisioE Of the criminal court. Tn his opening remarks, Judge Fort stated thnt ow- ing to the death of Judge Greene he had not had time to prepare written charge.
 He was very specific in his oral charge and in addition to the charges laid down in the code which he ex- plained at length gave several special charges. In reference to the contro- versy about the contract let by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Wants Her Full Rights

To the Editor of The Age-HeraIo:
 I beg to refer to paragraph in Sun days Age-Herald in which it was stated that "The citizens of Boyles will hold an election to determine as to whether the town shGii be incorporated or not. D Allow me to take exception to the word "citIzens" by saving that the women of Boyles are citizens, but they had no voice in determining whether Eoyles should or should not become in- oorporated.
 Does 1t require a high degree of grace for men to give the golden rule political application by granting to the women of their own homes every advantage the men themselves enjoy It does.
 Have the men of Alabama reache l this high plane? And the answer ia Mot yet but soon.''
 VIOLA KAUFMAN Birmingham. January 5. 1925 Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
BUILDING TO BE ON SITE OF BURNED STORE FOR STEEL co.
New Structure Will Cost About $75OOO and Will Be Freproo Will Have Large Basement Now Being Drawn
 By Architect and Will Be Ready in Short Time

On the site of the recently burned Steele-Smith building there will be constructed .five-story reinforced concrete building, absolutely fireproof An norncement to this effect was made yes- terday by A. w. B. Johnson, president of the Steele-Smith company, and by Maj. W. B. Leedy, representing Mrs. Hudgins owner of the property. MT. Johnson said that the building would be constructed along lines permitting of an addition, talk Ing in the company property where the Alcezar theatre was located, but that this would not be done soon.
 IL Is stated that the building will cost about $75,000 Plans are being drawn by Harry B. WheelocS, the architect, and will be submitted and finally passed on within a short time. The new building will be like the old one so far as height and dimensions go. The building will oc- cupy space of 50 feet by 40 feet running back to the alley. It is stated that every recent step in retail building construction will be embodied in the new building The only additional space to be acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
At the Lyric

Five of the seven acts at the Lyric this week have excellent singing in them. and comedy runs riot in four of the seven acts, making the kind of vaudeville that the patrons of the the atre like best and enjoy most Colonial Days" with it's singers and musicians. Claire Rochester. the singer with the phenominal voice. John P Wade and his selected players in Marse Sheiby's Chicken Dinner" and Comfort and King. the blackface comedians. are four of the best acts seen at the Lyric re- gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
At the Majestic

One of the most realistic and thriSS ing fights that has been filmed for theN movies Is offered in the last reel of '"rhe Spoilers" the great nine-reel fea- ture film at the Majestic this week. It is the continuation of series of thrill ing scenes laid in Alaska which closely follow the novel of Rex Beach. The pictures are shown at a matinee daily at 2:S0 o'clock and a performance night ly at sac o'clock,