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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
How Strike Was Forced
WILSON DETAILS WEAVER TO TEACH IN
 MARION INSTITUTE

Marion, July 5.-tSpecial)-B direc- tion of the President, Lieut. Walter R. Weaver of the Twenty y-second infantry has been detailed as professor of military science and tactics at the Marion institute. This announcement of the specia order of the war department has been received at the institute today from the adjutant general.
 Lieutenant Weaver Is southerner by birth having been born at tha citadel. fin Charleston, s. c. He was educated at the Virginia Military institute and at the United States Military academy, where he was graduated in i9GS. Since graduation he has had brilliant career in the service. He was military aide to Gen R. K. Evans, and also military aide to Gen. E. B. Hovle, in command of the department of Louzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Weaver Is the son of Brig Gen. E. M. Weaver chief of the coast arr tilery. and of the daughter of the late Prof r. s. Holmes of Charleston col lege
 The friends of the institute are gratifed at the detail of an officer of such splen- did qualifications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

New York. July 15.-Harry K. Thaw slept tonight in Ludlow street jail for the last time, perhaps, in his life, as pris- cner Tomorrow morning he is to know whether the future holds for him Mattea- wan or freedom. Supreme Court Justice Hendrick will then announce his decision on the motion. made today. to have the order committing Thaw to Matteawan in 1t0S. formally vacated.
 , The crowd which cheered Thaw today in his short trip across Chambers street from the sheriffs office to the court room was larger and more boisterous than that which hailed him yesterday and congratulated him on the verdict of the jury, which found him a sane man. And although Justice Hendrick has not yet announced whether he agreed with the jury's verdict, by which he is not bound is reaching his decision, there was hardly a man or woman among the thousands that applauded Thaw who doubted what the courts decision would be. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
VIGOROUS FIGHT ON JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
 CHANGES EXPECTED
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery. July 15.-(Special.)- )-Consid- erable interest is attached to the proposed new judicial circuits of the state. recom- mended by the recess committee on the ju- dietary, and indications are that the meas ure will precipitate vigorous fight in the two houses of the legislature. The bill provides for 2l circuits in lieu of the 16 circuits as now constituted and In lieu of all chancery and law and equity courts The 21 circuits will be presided over by s judges.
 With the exception of Jefferson, Mobile. Montgomery. Dallas and Calhoun coun- ties, each of which will compose circuit under the new bill. the counties of the state are grouped into circuits very much like they are under the present plan of judicial division. The circuits contain from two to i've counties. with the ma- jority of them covering four counties
 Eight judges are assigned to the Tenth circuit comprising Jefferson county, three to Mobile and two to Montgomery. Sew eral other circuits, composing four and five counties. are given two judges.
 Should the bill pass the legislature. the number of trial Judges in the state will be reduced from 56 to 35 and the number of solicitors will also be greatly reduced.
 The proposed new circuits are as fol- lows:
 First circuit: One judge. Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo and Washington
 Second circuit: One judge. Baldwin.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
ALLIES CAPTURE STRONGLY HELD
 TURKISH LINES

London. July 15.-(s:1O D. mJ-Two strongly held Turkish lines defending the Dardanelles have been captured by the Anglo French forces on the Galllpoli pen insula. says an announcement this evening by the British official press bureau
 The announcement reads:
 Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton. commander of the allied forces at the Dardanelles. re- ports that on the l2th instant the forces under him made an attack at daybreak with their right and center After heavy and confused fighting, lasting all day. the troops engaged. including French corps succeeded in carrying two strongly held and strongly fortified lines of Turkish trenches opposite to them, the ground covered by the advance varying in depth from 200 to 400 yards.
 The second phase of the operation was then undertaken. and the right section of the enemy's lines was attacked. As In the former phase. the first line of trenches was easily carried. preliminary bonn bardment having been very successful. following up this success our troops took the second line of trenches. capturing some 30 prisoners. and by nightfall the line was consolidated some 40o yards in advance of our original position.
 Repulse Counter Attack Tn this part of the field in the course of the night of July 12-l3. two counter at
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
NEW GERMAN DRIVE AGAINST RUSSIANS
 MEETSW|THSUCCESS
Teutons Take Foe by Sur prise by Switching Field of Offensive-War-
 saw Objective

London, July 15.-(10:50 D. m.) Abandoning for the time their at tempt to outflank Warsaw from the south, the Germans, probably under Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, who is reported to have said a few days ago that he shortly would astonish the world, have renewed their attack on the Polish capital from the north.
 They not only have captured many prisoners south of Kolno, according to Berlin. but have occupied Przasnysz. fortified town 50 miles north of War saw. which was taken by Von Hin7 denburg last winter. but retaken by the Russians in their counter offen- sive
 This claim Is partly confirmed by yesterdays Russian official report. which stated that the Russians in the face of strong German forces with drew to their second line of entrench- ments
 This move on the part of the Ger- mans has taken the military critics completely by surprise. It was gener- ally supposed that General Won Mack ened. continue his attempt to reach the Lublin- Cholm railway. forcing the evacuation of Warsaw.
 But as in all their operations, the Germans have done the unexpected
 The new offensive probably will be general and extend from the Baltic around the East Prussian border to the vistula, west of Warsaw. for all the Russian troops In this section must be kept busy to prevent them from concentrating at the point where the Germans hope to break through
 This is the second time Field Mar shal Won Hindenburg has tried this His last effort. while it freed East Prussia of the Russians. cost the Ger mans an immense number of men and very nearly involved them in disaster owing to the muddy ground. Now. however, there are only bad roads or lack of roads to contend with. but 1t Is possible that the Germans have built railways to their northern front as they have done in central Poland
 In France the Argonne continues the scene of the hardest fighting. but of the operations here, as elsewhere in the west, official accounts are contra dictory. At any rate. no great move ment has been undertaken and no big change has occurred in the line.
 Confirmation was received tonight from General Sir Ian Hamilton of the success which for some days the allies were reported to have achieved on the Gallipoli peninsula. According to this report two fines of Turkish trenches were captured with 400 prisoners. The Turks, however. claim to have repulsed the allies attacks.
 As anticipated. progress against the Turks Is slow But British military authorities express satisfaction with the gain of an occasional line of trenches. relying on breaking the morale of the Turks and on the ex- haustion of their ammunition supply Qermanv's eagerness to have Rou- mania allow the passage of ammuni- ton through that country to Turkey is taken to mean that the supply 10 run- nihg short
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
U. s. TO URGE RELEASE OF MEAT CARGO HELD
 UP BY GREAT BRITAIN
State Department Acts on Complaints of American Packers Against England's Detention
 Policy

Washington, July 15.-In response to an appeal by American packers state department officials are preparing a note to Great Britain urging early settlement for or release of S1 car goes of meat products consigned to neutral countries held by the British government Representatives of the packers concluded conferences today with Chandler Anderson, special coun- sellor of the department.
 The packers today outlined the long series of negotiations they have car ried on with British authorities in vain effort to reach a satisfactory ad- justment regarding five cargoes val ued at S14,000,000. seized before the British order in council against com merce with Germany was known to the shippers. They reiterate that they can not afford to reopen trade with neutral countries unless their shipments can be protected.
 Advances have been made to them. s1hei packers say. to join.in a sraov e1nant with cotton growers and other inter- ests to urge a special session of Con gress to consider the subject of neu- tral shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
ANOTHER PEARCE"
 LETTER RECEIVED
Further Threats to Destroy Steamers Made by Unknown Man in Letter
 to New Orleans Paper

New Orleans. July 15.--Another ePearce" letter was received here to- night by morning newspaper, the writer declaring that 1t would be the last communication from him until Captain Taylors vessel and the Howth Head go down." It also was declared that the French line steamer Roch- ambeau. from New York. would be destroyed If the plans of my asso- ciates and myself are carried out The letter was the fourth received this week from "Pearce" in which threats were made to destroy vessels carry ing supplies to the allies.
 Local authorities tonight were un- able to ascertain which ship was meant by Captain Taylor's vessel" as the Baron Napier, which hereto fore has figured in the "Pearce" let ters, Is commanded by Captain Goudy. The police so far have failed to locate 'Pearce.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
THAW WILL KNOW TODAY
 IF HE IS TO HAVE FREEDOM
utte Doubt Entertained But Commitment Order Will Bt vacated-state Will Appeal But Thaw Will Be Re
 leased on Bail Pending Its Outcome

seemed to take it for granted Thaw would be freed "
 Legal formalities today were brief. They consisted in Thaws appearance before Justice Hendrick and the formal motion of John B. Stanchfield, chief of the Thaw lawyers that the writ be vacated.
 If the decision tomorrow is in Thaw's favor. the state will appeal, according to Deputy Attorney General Cook. There would then come before the court the mat ter of bail for Thaw until the appeal should be decided The state has signified that 1t would oppose Thaw's release on bail, but that if it should lose this point 1t would ask that the bond be made high. S4o,00O or whereabouts. Justice Hendrick today indicated that he would probably ac- cept bail, and in that event he said. Thaw would be free to go where he willed.
 When Thaw was taken from the sheriff 8 office it happened that he was pushed into an elevator whose door was closed before deputy sheriff could enter. Real izing that he was unguarded Thaw com manded the elevator attendant to stop, made him go back. reopen the door and admit deputy
 T don't want anybody to think I'm trying to escape." he explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Limited States stands firm on right to
 ship munitions.
 Drastic changes In local conditions
 provided in bills
 Think big coal strike will end soon. Britain to tighten cotton embargo. 2-Taxation and revenue bills to be re-
 ported soon. 3-E. J. Fuller killed by son. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Pig iron market unusually strong. Submit plans to cut the police force. Bond issue sells at premium. Takes exception to Smyer statement 6--Society. 7--Another German spy executed. S-Sports. s-Germany admits attack on the Ne
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
NO UNEMPLOYMENT
 IN ENGLAND NOW

London. July l5.-G;05 D. m)-unem- ployment having virtually disappeared throughout tho United Kingdom Edward Samuel Montague, financial secretary to the trea sury. in the House of Commons today withdrew the vote of Sl ,250.000 for work to be carried out in the relief of the unemployed.
 This vote Is annual one. made in ari- ticipation of large number of men be- ing thrown out of employment during any period of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

The Marquis of Crewe's statement was by Baron Charnwood regarding the sup ply of cotton and other material through neutral countries to Germany. and whether the government had found that the measures taken since March last were effective.
 The real question he thought was whether 1t was advisable to add cotton to the contraband list. On that Ques understandings and misapprehensions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
BRAZIL TO TAKE CARE
 OF COFFEE CROP

New York, July 15-Confirmation of reports that the Brazilian government was about to provide a new valorization scheme to take care of its excess crop of coffee was received here late today in a cablegram which stated that the Brazilian Congress had passed a bill appropriating 3O0.000 contos (about 75.0O0,OOO) for the purpose. The cable gram says:
 "The bill has passed Brazilian Con gress providing for issue of $300,0oo contos, of which 150,000 will be loaned in Sac Paulo to purchase up to 400, COG bags of coffee from the present crop "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

and some of them, the speaker said un- doubtedly obtained not only in this country but in neutral countries.
 continued. the naval measures taken to prevent fresh supplies of cotton from reaching Germany had been successful The government hoped by continual Friendly negotiations to improve the position progressing toward what must be their main purpose. namely, to limit the exports to those neutral countries to the precise amount of their actual needs calculated on the average imports
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
ALL AVAILABLE COAL SUPPLIES
 ARE REQUISITIONED
Men Refuse to Abide by Recommendations of Gov ernment-Labor Leaders Oppose Action
GENERAL MUNITIONS
 TRIBUNAL. NAMED

London. July l5.-G:oo D. m.1-An official announcement says:
 The minister of munitions has appointed a general munitions tri- bunal for Wales and Monmouth shire. as follows:
 Chairman. Robert Wallace. king g counsel; assessors. Sir Grif- fifth Thomas, representative of the employers, and Councillor Griffiths. representative of the work people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
JUDGE, SHAPIRO AND WELSH HAVE BILLS OF FARREACHING NATURE
Other Measures Pending Will Effect in Drastic Way Both Birmingham and Jefferson County
: sUE MERITS OF BILL

=; ntgomery, July 15-(Speciall iO' Q lyht Edward D. Smith and Ro- pS 2 ne Boyd attorneys representing @ city of Birmingham. argued be- . the Jefferson county delega-
 q on the merits of the so-called om-
 libus bill. This bill contains provf-
 sions for the rectification in 20
 minor particulars of the municipal code bill
 One of the most important fea- lures of the bill is the provision , that out of the funds of the coun-
 ty there shall be appropriated for the use of the city the sum of s2oo0o0
 It is anticipated that the mem- bers of the board of revehue will visit Montgomery next week for the purpose of opposing this section
 of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
BRITAIN TO TIGHTEN
 EMBARGOON COTTON
Hopes to Confine Export to Neutral Countries tc the Precise Amount of Actual Need Hesitate to Make Staple Contraband

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 president of Header
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

London, July I5.--Go15 ?. m.)
 Except for two small coIiicrics cm-
 pIoying about 500 men. all south
 Wales coal mines, from which
 comes conl for the navy. were Idle
 today and miners, although the
 government Inns brought the indus
 try under the munitions of var
 act. decided not to accept recom-
 mendations to continue work day
 by day until an arrangement
 could he concluded. This action
 was taken despite entreaties of
 labor leaders.
 Delegates voting for the strike rep resented ss,950 men. and those against the strike II 500. Thus, although opposi- ton is divided. the extremists are In the large majority. The conference, however. agreed to meet the president of the Board of Trade Walter Runci- man, tomorrow to discuss the situa- ton.
 General business on the Cardiff ex- change has ceased, owing to the gov ernment requlsition for the admiralty Of all available coal supplies, while shipping and the railways which de- pend on the mines also had little to do today. There is general impression. however, that the strike will not last long. but that the men. after a short holiday, perhaps over the weekend, will return to work.
 All responsible labor leaders of the country oppose the strike. and while it Is hard to see how the government can enforce the penalties of the munitions act, it Is believed the men will be n- iluenced by the fact that they are op- posing an act passed for the safety of the country.
 How Strike Was Forced
 The strike has been forced by the mon of the Aberdare valley, who are strong syndicatists and have declared that the present was a good time to force the government to take over the mines. This policy has been advocated by the independent labor party one of whose leaders Is J. Kirk Hardie.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-27
International Situation Tense,
Though Peace Is Hoped For

make it appear that the German tor
pedoing Of the American steamship
Leelanaw was the Kaiser's answer to
Americas protest against his under
sea boat methods.
Officialdom did not see II so. Gov
ernment heads unquestionably were
electrified when news of the torpedo
ing first reached them. IL came at
such a time that, at first, they really
thought as the jingoes we're still rep
resenting II today, a German act of
deliberate unfriendliness."
Later and fuller information con-
vinced them. much to their relief.
that the Germans had acted. accord
ing to their Interpretation OF IT, with
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-27
nine IN Peril As
Launch Flares UP
Edgar Evans and Compan-
ions Fight Flames AS
They Run for Shore
BOAT DAMAGED BUT
PARTY is UNSCATHED

The small lantern in their boat get
ting too close to gasoline set fire to
the 24-foot launch Bayview, owned by
Police Captain Charles f. Evans, as
the boat was speeding down the Della
ware river early Sunday morning. In
an instant the interior of the yacht
was a seething furnace. The launch
was occupied by nine young men, and
Edgar Evans. son of Captain Evans,
was in command.
At the time of the accident, the
launch was opposite Reedy Island in
the New Jersey channel, and not a
boat Of any character was in sight
The occupants, through their pres
ence of mind, grabbed the hand fire
extinguishers, and with this and wa
ter bailed from the river they fought
the flames. Before these were con-
quered, the canopy had been burned
and the flooring had ignited. In
fighting the flames Mr.. Evans was
badly burned about the hands.
When the FIRE started the yachts
course was changed, and it was
headed for the bungalow owned by
Captain Evans, at Silver Run. While
the launch was proceeding there the
flames were extinguished. On Sun
day morning part of the crowd of
young men continued on to Bowers
Beach in another launch and will
camp there this week. Mr.. Evans and
three others in the party returned to
this city, arriving Sunday evening.
The Bayview, while badly burned
above the water line, will soon be in
commission, as repairs are being
made by Captain Evans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-27

you can see that the people here
will back us up" he remarked.
suggested that America only de-
sired to safeguard the lives Of Ameri-
can citizens on passengers.
Germany tried to accomplish that
in her last note, but II was not ac-
cepted," was the answer.
How soon Germany VIII send her
reply cannot az present be deter
Mined. Under Secretary Zimmerman
said. There is no hurry" he add
ed. your President undoubtedly is
the figure Of greatest Importance in
America. but in Germany we have
faced greater problems than this. A
nation at war has its daily crisis. :"
Despite the warning contained in
the latest American note, officials
here still declare It unwise for
Americans TO travel in ships OF bell
ligerent nations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-07-27
PLUNGES FROM
window ELUDING
NIGHT PROWLER
Miss Annie Lewis Awaken
ed To Find Man at
Bedroom Door
PISTOL shot HEARD AS
She LEAPED TO Street

Aroused from her sleep by the
sounds of someone walking in the
hallway of her home about midnight
Sunday, Miss Annie Lewis, aged Is
years, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Lewis of No. S14 Kirlxwood
street, was startled to see a strange
white man standing at her bedroom
door.
He did not say anything but started
toward the bathroom as if to extin-
guish a light there. Miss Lewis, who
was alone in the room, jumped from
her bed and ran to the second story
front window. This was raised and
climbing through It, Miss Lewis leap
ed to the sidewalk.
AS she jumped, the report OF a
pistol was heard from the interior
of the Lewis home, and IL and the
young woman's screams attracted Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Elliott, of No. S13
Kirkwood street. and they ran to the
assistance of Miss Lewis, who was
lying on the sidewalk.
Relatives of the young woman, who
were asleep in the third story of the
Lewis dwelling, were aroused at the
same time. and they went to the
lower floor. An investigation show
ed that the front door was unlocked
and the rear screen door leading TO
the yard had been unfastened.
Miss Lewis was carried into her home
and DIR. John J. Jones was summoned
He made an examination which showed
that no bones were broken. The young
woman was badly bruised and cut about
the face and limbs
Nothing of value had been molcsted in
the Lewis house. Several residents who
heard the report of pistol said il
sounded as if it was small calibre re
volye but no trace of a bullet wai
found in the bedroom. Whether the mar
fired at the young woman as she went
out the window is not known.