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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
.GARRARD HARRIS ID
 |. BE HERE TOMORROW
Expert Will Consult With Business Men Interested
 in Caribbean Trade

Garrard Harris, special agent of the bu- reau of foreign and domestic commerce of the United States department of conn merce, will be at the Chamber of Com merce tomorrow and Tuesday for the pur- pose of consulting with business men and others interested in foreign commerce. MT Harris vas formerly associate editor of the Mobile Register, resigning to enter the government service. He has spenl some 10 months in the tropics and is now on his way to Cuba. Porto Rico and the West Indies. and under instructions from the department will stop at Brmingh ha m Atlanta. Tampa and other points to inter- view and consult with business men inter- ested in trade with Caribbean territory.
 The mission of Mir Harris Is explained in the following letter.
 The bureau of foreign and domesti, commerce, to which 1 am attached as special agent, Is trying to interest the public and educate the business men oi the country to export trade. 1t is an in surance against dull times: it is tho safety valve of our manufacturing in- terests. for. when production threatens tc ortIun consumption in this country there will. with thoroughly developed for eign trade. be an outlet for the excess anI consequently no diminution in out rut. with the consequent depression al home.
 q may state also that although the south Is not to be classed as a rule w9tf the manufacturing interests of the east and north in importance of these interests the south benefits directly in this trad, promotion work of the bureau. Cottor sa cks for the coffee crop Of Central Amer. ica are now moving from the United States, and can be produced from low. grade cotton at price which will en able them to be permanent competitor ol jute. This opens up a tremendous f1elt for cotton cloth of coarse weave ant of cheap grade, and the result Is eventu ally going to be business of million. for the south. a4
 Any cotton mill men interested in thii phase of the work are especially Invited to call. I have samples of the jute sackl and of the American cotton. and can giv, the information desired Yours truly, ''GARRARDs HARRIS, Special Aren't"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ENDORSEMENTS BY
 VERN0R MADE
Brooks Smith of Montgom- cry Insurance Commis- i siOner-Va andeGra Is
 Judge of 9th District

By telephone The Age Herald was advised last night that Governor Hen- derson had made the following appoint ments:
 Insurance commissioner. c. Brooks Smith of Montgomery.
 Judge of the Sixth judicial circuit 4. s. vandeGraaf of Tuscaloosa.
 Judge of the Third judicial ciscuit ]. s. Williams of Clayton.
 For the position of insurance com missioner a position recently created by the legislature, there were many applicants including John M. Corr and A. J..Arrant of Birmingham and Har- ry Shorter of Eufaula, the latter be- ing''A a kinsman of Ex- Governor Will liam ID. Jelks.sNo man, perhaps, is bet ter ,lpown in A1abama tharIMr Smith who was appointed He was aformerly state auditor, and Is at present chief clerk in the treasurers office.
 For the judgeship in the Sixth. MT vandegraaf was opposed by several gentlemen, among them being J. c Milner of Lamar member of the state senate. MT. VandeGraaf is one of the best known men of the state and it is believed generally that he will make an excellent judge.
 Mir. Williams of Clayton was ap- pointed to succeed Judge Mike Solly w. Peach of Clayton and R. l.. Cope ot Union Springs. MT. Williams was a stanch supporter of Governor Tender son and canvassed the district in his interest. He was member of the Legislature during the administration of ex-Governor Conner and ex-Gover- nor ONeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Utility Commission to Inquire Into Rates of
 Alabama POzver Go.
...............................ss

the story published in The. Age-Her- aid some days ago to the effect that the Louisville and Nashville had been
 cited to appear on an unnamed date and give cause why their schedules should not be revised, was accurate in every particular. In this respect 1t Is considered highly probable that out of the situation will grow another rail road rate litigation with which since 1901 the states history has been fea- tured.
 The commission will meet in Mont gomery Monday and it Is understoo,
 that some action will be taken relative
 to the Louisville and Nashville rate sase, the injunction issued against sev- Hral railroads putting into effect a higher rate on the raw material en- tering into the manufacture of steel and pig iron, and the charges for cleo tric current levied by the Alabama Power company
 The members of the commission had visited Tuscaloosa for the purpose Of inquiring into a proposed combination of the Tuscaloosa Ice company and the Birmingham-T Tuscaloosa Railway and Utility company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Verdict Is Returned After
 Three Hours DeliberatiOn. To Ask New Trial
JURY TAKEN TO
 SCENE OF WRECK
In Arguments Attorneys for Defense Arraign Seaboard Railway-Shan Henry in Courtroom and Hears
 Black Denounce Him

Archie Lee was found guilty last night by a jury of his peers of having wrecked the New York train on the seaboard Air Line railroad at weems on June s. and his punishment was affixed at 10 years in the state prison. It was the minimum sentence under the law.
 The verdict of the jury was handed to Clerk Edward Newman at $40 o'clock last night and Judge Harrington F. Hef-
 lin immediately ordered it read. The verdict was:
 We. the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the indictment. and affix the punishment at 10 years in prison.
 JOHN B. BETH.A, sR., Foreman" The courtroom was fairly crowded when the verdict was handed in. Hugh Nor row, who aided in the prosecution of the case was on hand as a representative of the state, while James Barton, leading counsel of the defense. sat near his client. | As for Archie Lee, he appeared the least concerned of any person in the courtroom.. although when the verdict was read he slowly crumbled up in his chair as if struck by 8 blow. He immediately re- covered his composure and talked with his attorney about the future.
 Went to Jury at 5:30
 The case went to the jury at 5;3o o'clock when Judge Heflin completed his charge. About S15 o'clock last night. to tho surprise of the bailiff In charge Foreman
 Rethea of the jury announced that Il verdict had been arrived at Paul Cope land, an assistant clerk of the criminal court. immediately communicated with Judge Heflin. and also notified the att torneys for the state and defense. At about S:3O o'clock Judge Heflin ar- rived with Mrs. Heflin. and the jury was (COntinued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
FURNITURE MEMS BANQUET Will Be Held Next Tuesday Night al
 Tutwiler Hotel

The programme for the annual banquet of the Birmingham Furniture Dealers as- sociaton. to be held at the Tutwiler Tues day night, has been announced. and ln- cludes several addresses by prominent furniture men. and not few stunts The programme al printed is as follows: c. w. Green. welcome address: Philip Oser, Look in Your Hat" Glass in History:'' MT Morgan, "The Red Noun tain Rise;" stunt" M. F. McCarty; stunt" Mr. Williams, Advantages of Co-operation;' stunt" B. H. Cooper: general discussion. E. D. Brown
 The stunts to be put over were prepared
 by Sidney Lazarus. who has kept the nature of them a secret 80 they will be a surprise to the banqueters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
CAMPAIGN ID CLOSE
 TOMORROW NIGHT
But Fifty-One More Stu
 dents Needed for Y. M. c. A. Bible Classes

The seven-day campa ign launched by the Young Mems Christian association last Monday to secure 200 men for the tomorrow night has been great suc- cess. Already 149 have been signed up It is expected that today's efforts will be very fruitful and that the 200 desired will be on hand for the banquet at the Young Mems Christian association tomorrow at 6:30 p. m. The campaign committed will meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 A splendid programme has been ar ranged for the banquet Dr. George Lang of the Presbyterian college of Anniston will be the principal speaker. His subject will, be sThe Twentieth Century Invita- tion to Power"
 All the men of the city are invited to take advantage of the Bible courses that the Young Mems Christian association is offering. Membership in the Young Mems Christian association is not required or expected. There will be no expense con nected with the courses except few cents for the textbook used. The classes will meet on Mondays from to 7:45 D. m. A light supper will be served for those who desire it at 6:30 D. m.
 Below is brief outline of the courses offered and the teachers:
 "The Message of Jesus to Our Modern Life" will be taught by Clark Willia ms of the Birmingham Bar association. This course has just been issued by the Uni- versity of Chicago. An attempt will be made to determine the permanent con trolling principles of Jesus life and to ap- ply them to the many vital and important questions of our age.
 Biblical Facts and History is splen- did course for beginners in Bible study It will be taught by the Rev. William IT. Butler of the Norwood Cumberland Pres byterian church. The course will give a broad view and general knowledge of the Bible that will be fine foundation for more detailed study later
 Main Lines In the Bible" will be taught by Physical Director Hoffer. Ii is course of short and simple yet com prehensive and practical studies in the fundamental tea achings of the Bible. 'The Sermon on the Mount will be taught by the Rev II. P. Atkins of the First Chris. tan church. This will be study of the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the Sermon on the Mount with special refer ence to their bearing on present day problems of personal and social conduct
 Life Problems" A course designed fol young men who wish to discuss frankly the various problems of life and conduct General Secretary Stallings will be ths teacher.
 "The origin and Teachings of the New Testament Books will be taught by Re ligious, Secretary Howell This course Is one of the most recent issued by the University of Chicago Those taking il will be enrolled as members of the uni versity and will be entitled to certificates of credit if examinations are taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
TO MEMORY
 OF GEN. FERGUSON
Paid by J. K. Barton at Meeting of Camp Hardee-COmmittee to
 Draft Resolutions

fine tributeato the memory or the late Gen. Fred s. Ferguson was paid at the meeting of Camp Hardee yesterday afternoon by J. K. Barton, a boyhood friend of the dead warrior. Captain Bar ton recounted many incidents that showed the sterling worth of General Ferguson and related on his boyhooo traits that showed up to such splendid advantage in his manhood. The camp will attend the funeral services of Gen eral Ferguson this afternoon at the Five Points Methodist church.
 The meeting yesterday afternoon was well attended The commander. w. C. Yancey was in the chair. The formal announcement of 1.-the death of General Ferguson was received with sadness by his old comrades and committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions on his death. The same committee was appointed to draft similar resolutions on the death of the hate Christian F. Enslen. The committee is composed of J. K. Barton, Judge N E. Feagin. J. B. Francis R. H. Hagood, Fl. F. Wilson and George Fl. Henning. Other routine matters were disposed of and after benediction by Comrade Henning the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03


 of getting all the fishermen members in a meeting together and selecting from their number a committee to han de exclusively every question pertain ing to fish and fishing"
 J. D. Rosenberger:, 'I got dyer to the Birmingham Motor and Country clubs lake Friday as the water first began going over the top of the gates The lake Is full and 1t is a beautiful body of water
 "I have been a member Of this club from it's beginning and know wtDe a hard fight the officers and directors have made to complete this lake, and I must say Birmingham owes debt of gratitude to Solon Jacobs George A. Blinn. Harry Wheelock, John E Shelby, Charles F. Rice. Hugh Latimer and G. T Brazelton. By the way, mo- tice the first four are Rotarians. You generally find Rotarians doing some thing for their home town"
 Robert Jemison. ST.: 'I am gratified to see that the lake of the Birmingham Motor and Country club Is now com pleted and ready for the fishermen, swimmers and boatsmen.
 This club. with It's 400 acres and big lake being so close to the heart of the city. Is going to be big fac tor in the future development of Bir- mingham. As q city grown it should give due consideration to playgrounds and clubs, and not develop in a one sided manner only, giving all thought to the making of dollars.
 There are great many people in Birmingham who formerly lived on a river or the seacoast who will appre- ciate this lake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
TODAY'S EVENTS
e OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
 Statement September ?. 1915

Concert at the Strand theatre at 5 o'clock p. m. ss
 Funeral services for Gen. F. S. Fergu- son at 3 o'clock from the Five Points Methodist church.
 Frank Dominick to speak at meeting at Y. M. c. A. at 3:30 o'clock.
 Announcement of services in Birming- ham churches will be found in another column of The Age-Herald.
 For the pleasure seeker there are the 800 at Avondale East Lake park and West Lake near Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued in the office of the probate, clerk yesterday.
 l.. E. Hughes, city, and Miss Myrtle Mae Lincoln.
 Irby Carder. city. and Miss Ella Bur gett
 J c. Crabtree. city. and Miss Eunice Pebley.
 Bryce Inzer, MontevalIo, and Miss Lexie Guy
 B. P Sanders. Gadsden. and Miss Rose bud Forman
 A. w. Cobb. city. and Mrs Matte stan- ley
 L. C. Brown. Tallapocsa. Ga, to Miss Savannah Sawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Also to Revise Freight Rate Schedules of l.. & N. Rail- road, According to Re ports Heard Here Yes terday

That the public utility commission Of Alabama Is not only preparing to re- wise the freight rate schedules of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, but Is preparing also to inquire into the rates charged by the Alabama Power company. was the livest report in po- litical circles yesterday.
 The members of the commission were in Birmingham yesterday but l.: accordance with their policy, none o. them authorized statement of any nature. It was gathered, however. that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Incorporafions

The following certificate of incorpora- aion was recorded in the office of the pro-
 hate clerk yesterday:
 $6O, ,0O0- -Ala-Cola Syrup company. with |G H. Garmany. president: I. w. Me
 McA dory. vice presidens. and D. P. krapp. secretary and freasurer. Head quarters will be In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Building Permits

The following building permits were is- sued in the office of the city building T srcctor yesterday:
 SS0CO-E. T. Wilcox. 1032 Twenty -eIs hth sti eet, north. to erect two-story brick building.
 SEQ Mrs.kD. R. Snider, a723 Third ave- nue. to repair one-story frame building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03

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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
AUSTRIA'S ANSWER tn ITALY
MAY Be IN ROME TO- MORROW

Rome, Via Paris, May 5.-The meet
ing of the Cabinet which was to have
been held yesterday has been postponed
until this afternoon. A semi official
note says the ministers will consider
the question of resuming parliamentary
work
The excitement caused by the aban-
donment by King Victor Emmanuel and
the ministers of their proposed trip to
Quarta SAINT Elena has subsidized in
parliamentary circles where it is be-
lieved there has been no essential mo IL
fications of the situation Since Mon.
day sensational rumors have given
place to more moderate reports accord
ing to which conversations between
Italy and Austria are being continued.
Count Goluehowski WHO is being
sent to Rome on special mission bv
the Austrian government is expected
here tomorrow. He is supposed to be
bringing the answer of Austria to the
reported request of Italy, made through
Prince Won Buelow, that Austria make
clear statements of its intentions.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
A SETBACK FOR PEARSON
IN THE MUNITIONS Case

Milwaukee, May 5.-General Sam
uel Pearson, beaten yesterday in his
first effort to stop the manufacture Of
war munitions by the Allis.Chalmers
Company, says he will not wait until
May Is to answer an order of the
court here to show cause why his ease
should not be thrown out of court, but
is ready to argue the ease now.
He has not decided whether to re-
main here and force the issue or to 20
East and begin proceedings directly
against the Bethlehem Steel Company.
Pearson 5 setback was caused by an
order issued by Circuit Judge Turner
requiring Pearson to show cause why
proceedings for the examination of
Otto H. Falk, president of the Allis-
Chalmers Company, should not perman.
emily be stayed and the suit dismissed.
Max Babb, attorney for the corpora
tion, said yesterday that Pearson is
not stoekholder and has no right to
inquire into the company's affairs. He
admits that certain castings are being
manufactured, but said he did not
know to whom consignments, are even
tually delivered.
Pearson announced that suits would
be started against seven Illinois con
Germs for manufacturing munitions of
war for the allies.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
WATERMAN window
An Unusual Display of Fountain Pens
at CASTERS Jewelry
Store

Claster $ Jewelry store has n repu-
tation for attractive show windows
The displays are frequently changed
and the contents and arrangements are
such that they are sure to attract the
attention cf those passing by. Usually
there is something novel or special that
makes them distinctive and interesting.
This week it is display of ''Water,
mans Ideal Fountain Pens that
catches the eye Of the public and draws
groups of spectators. First of all
quantity of pens required in the deco,
ration attracts attention Next, the
very many different styles, many of
them very artistic and beautifully orna-
mented creates surprise and finally
the general effect is very impressive
and pleasing.
The window was arranged by Joseph
Addelstein, who does the decorating for
the store. In this instance Mr.. Adje-
stein has excelled his usual clever eff,
forts and is the recipient of many com,
pliments. Mr.. Claster has entered the
window in the contest conducted by
the Rice Leaders of the World Assoc.
alton, an organization of manufacturers
who have attained special prominence
in commercial and industrial activities.
The Rice Leaders are offering prizes
aggregating $4,000 for window dis,
plays of products of members of the
association. The manufacturers of the
Waterman Ideal Fountain pens are
members of the association.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
SOCIALISTS Give SUPPORT
TO THE GERMAN WAR CREDIT

London, May 5.-A considerable
minority of the Socialist party in the
German Reichstag opposed the voting
of the full war credit demanded by the
German government, according to last
Saturdays Berlin "COssische ZeitungD
copy of which has been received
here.
The newspaper explains that at a
meeting of the Socialist party before
the session of the Reichstag March 90
which voted the. credits, a series of
votes were taken. In these 23 Social
lists are declared to have opposed vot
ing the credit of 500,O00,00O pounds
OO.000,000) but the newspaper
asserts that it was decided by 90 votes
to 80 that the party should support the
budget as whole. The newspaper
adds. that motion that it should be
expressly stated that only majority
of the Socialist party supported the
estimate was rejected against a minor
ity of %.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
Says Farmers Swear TOO Much

A Michigan contributor, writing un-
der the title. "Thc Most Senseless
Vice. has the following TO say about
swearing among farmers:
81 really believe there is more
swearing sandwiched into the farmer S
conversation than with any other class
of men. At least !, who was brought
up in town, never heard so much of it
as | have since | made my home in
the country.
~ spent eight years of my school
life in city schools, and / remember
how shocked we were when we happened
to overhear the mildest of 'cuss ;
words.
"Since | have lived in the country
have had an opportunity to observe
three different district schools, and |
find that not only the boys, but even
the girls, will occasionally use words
that it seems impossible they could even
have heard
"And this community is considered
exceptionally prosperous and refined.
"Can any one tell me what we few,
who do care what kind of talk our chill.
dren hear and use, are going to do
about it2 We can t keep our children
by themselves; in fact, we don t want
to, as we want them to have friends
outside of the home circle. We realize
that otherwise they cannot grow men.
tally.
cit isn't just the wickedness of it,
for to me it seems like a really serious
sin. But the coarseness and vulgarity
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
Alarm Clocks Annoy Sitting Hens

Farm and Fireside,'' the national
farm paper published at Springfield.
Ohio. has been offering prizes for the
best letters describing ways and means
to discourage sitting hens. In the cur
rent issue the prize-winning letters are
published. First prize went 60 the
writer of the following letter:
''Some years ago I was endeavoring
to break up sitting hen, but my eff,
forts were in vain. odd Yaller' con
tinued to sit.
Finally | took small alarm clock
and set it so it would go off in a few
minutes. | placed it in one corner of
her nest and watched. 1t went off.
And so did odd Yaller' She left the
nest and stood dazed for one Mortified
instant and then with one squawk she
ran out of the henhouse and flew over
the park fence and began to hunt for
bugs in the grass.
"She not only stopped sitting but she
stopped elucking, and in a short time
began to lay. | have since tried this
method on more than one hundred
broody hens with complete success. y
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
ADRIANOPLE ALMOST FREE OF
TROOPS; ARTILLERY REMOVED

London, May 5.-Adrianople has
been almost completely denuded of
troops, while all heavy artillery has
been removed from the city, says dis
patch to the Times from Sofia. A
large part of the troops which had been
sent to the Gallipoli peninsula now have
been recalled in haste and sent to Kirk
Kilisseh, 32 miles northeast of Adrian.
ople, and to Midia, on the Black sea.
The Turkish government has recon
sidered its decision to suspend railway
service to Bulgaria in the fear that
Bulgaria might be provided with an ex-
cusc to seize the railway. One train
daily will be operated to Dedeagatch.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-05
ROOSEVELT Calls attack
ON CULFLICHT PIRACY

Syracuse, May 5.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, in commenting yesterday
upon the attack on the Gulfiight, said
he considered it can act of piracy,
pure and simple The colonel admit.
ted that he had not followed the events
relating to the attack very closely, but
from what he had read about it he said
he saw no reason to change the opin-
ion he had expressed regarding the
sinking of American ships in maga-
zine article at the time the Germans
established their war zone.
In that article the colonel said if
the Germans should sink an American
ship within that zone it would be pure
piracy. Mr., Roosevelt would not dis.
cuss what effect the incident would
have upon this government s relations
with Germany.