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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
APPROPRIATION OF
 STATE MILITIA HELD
 UP BY GOVERNMENT
Captain Screws Says Dras- tic Measures Will Be Taken to Recover $1OO, ,OOO Worth
 of Equipment Stolen

That the yearly appropriation of the Alabama National Guard has been held tip pending the recovery of approximately So0,0o0 worth of equipment which has heen confiscated by members and others of the state militia. was announced by Capt. William P. Screws. I. S. A., who has been detailed by the war depart ment to look after this matter in the state of Alabama.
 T have just returied from Washington" " said Captain Screws, and Alabama's S ap- proprlation of $s0.0OO has been held up on account of nearly s1ooOoo worth of ordi- nance being confiscated by those con- nected with the militia as well as others who are not members. I am very sorry to find this condition In Alabama. It Is deplorable that so much of the gov
 einment property has been stolen. It is certain that drastic measures will be taken for the recovery of this property and unless the guilty parties give all they might have appropria ted back to their re- spective captains immediately, we will take severe action. The federal code pre- scribes an unusually heavy penalty for the theft of government property and we Intend to prosecute to the limit unless those who have anything that belongs to the militia release it at once The Alabama National Guard has an unusually good personnel in the ranks and such thing is almost inconceivable. l am sure that a great many of those who have the property will only be too glad to turn the stuff in. We have been informed that the department of justice in Wash ington will cooperate with us in trying to recover the things stolen. Several mon will be detailed on this work, and l am sure we will be able to bring those who are guilty to justice. While here l
 will inspect the local companies of the mI,itia, and try to give the men some pointers in regard to military tactics.'
 Captain Screws spoke very highly of the local companies, and is of the opinion that they are improving each year. Cap tain Screws succeeded Captain Goodwin as inspector for the state of Alabama. Since coming to Alabama he has mads a number Of friends and is exceedingly popular with all the officers and men the state. While here he will make headquarters at the Tutwilsr hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
ATTEMPT ID ROB 4. G. 5. PASSENGER
 TRAIN FRUSTRATED
Masked Negro Wounds C. H. Oliver, Baggage-Master. Jumps From Train When
 Fire Is Returned

C. IL Oliver, 26O5 Seventh avenue, north, baggage master on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. was shot and painfully nut not seriously wounded by a resro bandit last night about $50 on the Ala bama Great Southern southbound train No 21, about one mile and a half this side of Trussvile When Oliver. who was in the baggage car just behind the en- zine opened the front door of the car. he was confronted by a negro who had a mask over his face. The negro inn medately commenced firing on Oliver. two of the shots taking effect in the left hand and arm. Oliver fired six shots at the negro who fell from the train Oliver is not sure any of his shots took effect, although he is of the opinion that he hit the man.
 As soon as the man fell from the train the baggage master pulled the bell cord and stopped the train. Conductor Clarke got a few men together and started in pursuit of the negro. After few minutes search it was found that the bandit had evidently made his escape. The sheriff s office was notified of the shooting by wire and a number of deputies went to the scene with bloodhounds.
 When the train was about a mile and a half south of Trussvile I decided to open the door of the baggage car facing the engine and look out said Mir. Oliver. T don't know what caused me to do this, but somehow or other I felt that every thing was not all right This was lucky for me, as l first got out my revolver and then went to the door. As soon as opened 1t a negro with a black mask, screamed something at me and com menced to shoot. One of the bullets hit me in the hand and another took effect in my arm. then returned the fire, shoot ing six times. l am not positive, but believe 1 hit him. Of late we have been having a lot of trouble with hoboes riding the. blind baggage and had been warned to look out for them. I am of the opinion that this negro was not the ordinary type of hobo, but was on the platform of the car for the purpose of robbing the mall. As soon as I found that I had been hit l pulled the bell cord and had the train to come to a stop. We looked in vain for the bandit. He must have escaped to the woods nearby As soon as the train pulled into Birmingham I was re- moved to St. Vineent's hospital, in War aer & Smiley's ambulance, where my wounds were dressed
 As soon as the sheriffs office was noti- fled, posse was formed and they inn mediately repaired to the scene of the attempted hold up. Deputy T. P. Patter- son. of the sheriffs office, is of the opin- ion that the negro will be apprehended sometime today. fairly good descrip- ton of the negro has been furnished to the sheriff by Oliver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
CLOSING DATES OF STATE SCHOOLS
 ARE MADE PUBLIC

Montgomery. April 26.-(Special) )--Dates of Alabama, the Alabama Polytechnic institute, the normal, agricultural, county high schools and other institutions of learning were announced today by Super intendent of Education William F. Fea- gin.
 The university will hold it's commence ment from May 30 to June and the Ala bama Polytechnic institute will hold it's hnal exercises one week later, beginning on June and closing June g. The Ala bama Girls Technical institute at Monte vallo will hold its closing exercises May Is to 19
 as follows:
 State Institutions
 Institute for Deaf, Dumb and Blind, May 26; State normal, Florence, May 15- 19; State normal, Jacksonville, May 30. June 2; State normal, Thoy, May 23- 2e; State normal, Montgomery. May 23-26; June 2; State normal. Daphne May 3O June 2; State normal, Moundville, May 26; State normal, Montgomery, May 23-26; State normal, Normal. May 2; State nor nal. Tuskegee, May 23-27.
 District Agricultural Schools
 First district, Jackson, May 23-27; Sec ond district, Evergreen, May 30, June 2; Third district, Abbeville, May 1s; Fourth district, Sylacauga May 16-1S: Fifth dis trict, Wetumpka, May 26: Sixth district, Hamilton, April 25-27; Seventh district, Albertville, May 12; Eighth district, Ath- ems, May A. Ninth district Blountsville May SIP; N. k. A. A. & I. institute Line vile.
 County High Schools
 Autauga, May 16-19; Barbour, May 2s-26; Bibb, May 16-19; Blount, May 9-12; Cham bers, May 9-12; Cherokee, May s-11: Choc- Jaw, May 30-June 2; Clarke, May 3O-June 2; Clay, May IA; Cleburne, May 23-25; Coffee, May 23-26; Colbert, May 14-1S: Conecuh. May SO-June 2; Coosa, May 25; Covington, May 2S-31 Cullman. May 24-25: Chiffon, May 7-12; Dale, May 10-14 Dal- las, May 2S-25; DeKalb. May 16-2O; FL more, May 23-25; Escambia, May 23-26: Etowah, May 5-11; Franklin May 23-28. Geneva. May 23-25: Henry, May IA: Hous- ton, May 26-26; Jackson, May 19-2l; La- mar, May 6-10; Lauderdale, May 1919: Lawrence May 7-12; Lee, May 24-5; Limestone, May 10-14; Lowndes, May i6-21; Macon. May 23-25: Madison, May 9-1S; Marengo, May 23-25; Marion, April 24-27; Marshall, May 9-12; Monroe. May 2S; Pickens, May 9-12; Pike, May 16-1S: Randolph, May 22-2s; Shelby, May 1s; St. Clair. May 12-17;; Sumter. May H-25: Talladega. May 23-25; Tallapoosa, May 16-19; Walker, May 20-2; Wilcox. May 23-26 Winston, May 15-1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
PROMINENT ALABAMIANS IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY

H. B. Fuller of Montgomery member of the legislature, has his doubts as to whether or not the prohibition faction of the legislature will ever overcome its all legged factional differences with Governor Henderson, and act for the best interest of the state.
 'Of oourse,' he added, the prohibition
 sts, after remaining at home for some months, will be made aware that the peo- pie of Alabama are supporters of Gov ernor Henderson, and are with him in his efforts to restore the credit of the state this effect, however, if history repeats itself, will wear off when the powerful lobby which controlled things in January begins cracking It's whip.
 Governor Henderson friends, how ever, are determined to remain faithfully behind him in his efforts tc mend the treasury, and 1t may happen that we will be able to accomplish something worth whlle.'
 MT. Fuller accompanied by Dan Mccall, another well known citizen of Montgom- cry, came to Birmingham last night on legal business. They may remain here for several days
 T. P Johnson, prsident of the board of commissioners of Syacauga declared while a visitor to Birmingham yesterday, that if his city maintained for a num- Der of years it's present progress, 1t would rob Birmingham of its title, Magic City of the South.'
 "Of course" said he. .at the present time, Birmingham has some edge on Sylacauga. But our city is growing rap idly and it's people are happy and pros porous During the stringency last fall, we had no cause loudly to complain, and at the present time, are discounting the European war and everything else that tends to put wrinkles in the brow.
 As a result, we are making progress Syle cauga, all of Talladega county for that matter. Is in good shape, indeed.
 w. H. Key of Russellville representa- tive of Colbert and Franklin counties in the legislature, passed through Birmng- ham yesterday for Montgomery where he will sit with the legislative recess com mittee on finance and taxation
 I really believe" said be- that the committee will be able to recommend a course of procedure which will net the state, in money saved and money made, a sum each year which will result in eventu- ally getting the state out of the hole The members of the committee have worked faithfully, and mass of evidence has been compiled It will be our func- tion in the near future to unravel this evidence. much of which, naturally, con- f1cts, and reach solution which will be effective and at the same time satisfac- tory to the people. If the remedy is not effective we will have failed; if the peo- pie are not satisfied with the remedy then we will have failed in part, for the peo- pie will put 1t away as soon as they get chance to elect new legislature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27

Senator Key is considered one of the strongest and most popular members oi the legislature.
 We fellows who live in the country . said William Chambless, proprietor of the Blue Ribbon Laundry in Montgomery who is attending the annual convention of launderers, ''are fond of coming to Bir- mingham. l come as often as possible. Like New York, you can see Birmingham in one day. and most of us want to see Birmingham
 Affairs in Montgomery are quiet al the present time, although the idea ob- tains that improvement in business Is steadily under way. The various recess committees have lost their art to please, and excitement will continue under sup rression until the prohibition legislature gets busy again in July"
 Dr. W. H. Blake, a prominent resident of Sheffield, stated in Birmingham yes terday that the counties touched by the Tennessee river are greatly elated in that Secretary of War Garrison and promi- nent members of Congress will inspect Muscle Shoals in May.
 Several thousand dollars have been raised to defray the expenses of the cele- bration--for celebration it will be''-he said "and it is a significant fact that
 
 to the finance committee a larger sum than WAS requested. We believe that great things are in store for north Ala bama. that with the harnessrg of Muscle Shoals, industries will spring up all along the river to make the people rTct.r
 Dr. E. c. Harris of Ragland grand sachem of the Red Men of Alabama, while visitor yesterday, declared that the an nuaI convention of Red Men in Birning- ham, May 34-25, would be attended by 800 delegates.
 From interest being displayed in every center of the state,'' he said. i've be- lieve that the attendance will be the largest In years Our organization is thriving, and we are positive that our scheme of caring for orphans in the homes of their mothers or other relatives, Is better than caring for them by means of an orphanage."
 Dr. J. NJ Austin of Wetumpka, physician Of the state convict bureau, and R. l.. Avery of Centrevlle. were other well known Alabamians in Birmingham yester- day.
 w. !. Monette of Tuscaloosa, who dis tinguished himself year ago In Alabama politics as the manager of Captain Hob sons campaign for the Senate, was a visitor yesterday Other Tuscaloosa at torneys in the city were Edgar l.. Clark son and Howard l.. Smith.
 William F. Feagin, state superintendent of education: Gen. R. F. Ligon and Capt. w. P. Screws. all of Montgomery, were among prominent Alabamians in Birming- ham last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
CERTAIN SECTIONS
 CHILD LABOR LAW IN
 EFFECT YESTERDAY
Prior to September 1 of This Year Age Limit Under Law Is Placed at
 16 Years

As result of the child labor law, enacted by the legislature in Febru- ary, coming effective. save in it's first section. yesterday-April 26 being Go Gays after approval of the bill-many youngsters, heretofore engaged in eainful occupancies, will be without Sobs this morning.
 After September i, this year. no child in Alabama under 1S years If age. and after September l. 1916, no child under IA years of age shall, uu- Ger any circumstances, be engaged in Gainful occupation unless that occu- patton be agricultural or domestic ser vice.
 Prior to September 1, this year, how eyer the age limit named by the bill is Is years. And before a child 16 years of age can be employed in Ala bama he must have attended school eight weeks in the working year. six Of which must have been consecutive and the employers of such child must post the fact of his employment in a conspicuous place When such terms are met the employer will not be in accordance with the provisions of the plll If he requires the child to work more hours per week than so.
 A child Is years of age is proh;b- tied from engaging in many occupa- tons, chief among which are mechan- ical manufacturing, chemical and staeecraft. According to the bill 1t will be unlawful for a boy under 16 years of age to serve as usher in moving picture show
 No person under Is years of age may be required to work later than 9 o'clock at night, nor earlier than o'clock in the morning, this provision dealing es- pecially with messenger boys. No boy under 12 years of age, or girl under IS can legally sell newspapers on the streets, although provision is made permitting boys as young as 10 years of age to carry papers on fixed routes In the residential sections of cities however, no boy under Is years of age will be permitted to sell newspapers after o'clock at night.
 The enforcement of this bill is made part of the duty of the state mill and prison inspector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. April 26.-(Special.)-T The spring session of the grand jury of the Bessemer city court was organized this morning in the handsome new quarters of the court in the Realty building and after being charged by Judge J. C.. B. Gwin, adjourned to the jury rooms. where it be- gan work at once. There are a large number of cases to be investigated by this body and many witnesses have been summoned. It is expected that the grand jury will be in session all this week.
 It is composed of the following: Mar shall D. Waldrop, Beat "A, farmer, fore man; John D. Powell. Beat & merchant; Radford J. German, Beat ?, mine superin- tendent; John b. Moore, Beat l, farmer Oscar F. Patton. Beat S. dynamo engi- neer; J. West Champion, Beat 8, clerk; Wash Gafnea, Beat 3S, foreman: William H. Sparks, Beat 49, mine foreman; James R. Dudley, Beat 8, bumper; John Lantrys Beat "A, farmer; Windum J. Lewis, Beat T. machinist Charles Walls. Beat ?, farm CT: Joe Reeves Beat "A, farmer Marshall Howton, Beat 35, farmer; Henry Freeman Beat 33. farmer; Will Patton, Beat T, farmer; Walter J. Shoemaker, Beat T, motorman; William A. Hunt, Beat 33, salesman.
 Oscar W. Lewis of Tuskegee, Alabama senator from that district, has accepted the invitation of the local board of edu- cation, to deliver the annual commence ment address to the graduating class of the Bessemer High school on the evening of June 3. Senator Lewis is one of the best known orators in the state
 The committee on city and county af- fairs of the Bessemer Commercial club, to which was referred the matter of con- ferring with the board of revenue in re- gard to better roads between Bessemer and TayIor's Ferry. will meet with that body Thursday afternoon at o'clock, at which time the committee will present it's claims. George Ross, chairman of the committee, requests every member of the Commercial club who can possibly go to be at the corner of the Realty building on Third avenue and Nineteenth street at ? o'clock Thursday afternoon, and asks that those who cannot go and have auto mobiles to lend their machines to carry the party to Birmingham.
 The four bands of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the First Baptist church met this afternoon at the church at which time band No. 3 entertained. The lesson was taken from the Missionary Voice, the sub ject being, Japan and Mrs. T D. Ray was the leader. Several interesting talks were made and at the conclusion of the programme a short business session was held. The society paid s42 to missions, which completed the $265 apportionment of this church for the year. Mrs. Gwylym Herbert, the president, who will leave in a few weeks to make her home in Flor ida, was presented with a beautiful lavalier as a token of love and apprecia- tion for her untiring work with the so- ciety. The presentation was made by Mrs M K. Thornton in few compli- mentary remarks. Mrs Herbert respond ed most feelingly and thanked the ladies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
GERMAN ATTACK ON ALLIES LINES NEAR
 TYRES CONTINUES
 WITH GREAT FURY
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the general election about to take place.
 Holland another neutral country deeply interested in the war, is iso- lated except by telegraph, the British having placed an embargo on shipping although two steamers loaded with produce arrived at English ports from Holland today-while Germany has closed both her own and the Belgian borders.
 The German action is dictated by the desire to hide troop movements. The British action Is not explained, except by the assumption that the admiralty expects a naval battle with the German fleet cruising off Helgoland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. ID. l.. Adams

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. E. L. Adams. aged 46 years who died at local infirmary Sunday after noon will be held from Warner & Smiley's chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock The deceased is survived by one son, S. O. Adams and one daughter, Mrs. D. B. Gillespie, of this city. Interment will fol- low at Elmwood. The following will act as pallbearers: D., G. Billett, T. J. Mc- Culom, Walter Button. E. L. Hicks. R. J. ..ewbourne and c. B. Blanton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
George L0ckwond

Funeral services over the remains of George Lockwood. who died of stroke of apoplexy at Johnson City, Tenn, will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the private chapef of the Johns Undertaking company. Interment will be in Elnwc cd cemetery. The deceased was well known contractor in Birmingham for a number of years He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Dave Kenneybrook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Smith-Ranier

Epes, April Special Jon April 21. at o'clock, Miss Sadie Smith of Epes became the bride of Feagin Rainier of Union Springs. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian church at Epes, and was witnessed by a large number of friends of the bride and groom. After the wedding the happy couple immediately left for an extended wedding tour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Free Pictures in CapitOI Park

The first of the free moving pictures to be given in Capitol park during the sum mer months were presented last night before large crowd. The pictures are being given under the auspices of the Music Study club. Four reels of good pictures will be presented at the park. beginning at o'clock every night except on Sunday dvring the snmmer monthss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Black Bottle
 Brushes Brains

MT. T. Alex Cairns truthfully says Brains that God meant for the hall of fame are crushed by the bottle"
 The high class man who "STIMU- LATES'' is most susceptible to the viru- lent poison of alcohol. He should spend . few days taking the Neal Treatment, at 1914 9th avenuej Phone 4516.
 @ Neal Institu9fs h Rsaneavnl Citlss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Charles ID. L0nphurst

Charles D. Longhurst, aged P years, died at the family residence, 1510 South Fifteenth street. Sunday night at g o'clock Funeral services were held at the family residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed at Elmwood. The de- ceased is survived by his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
John A. S. Jones

Gadsden, April 26.-(Special )--John A. s. Jones. 62 years old, died Saturday aft ernoon at his home in Alabama City after an illness of several months with rheu- matisn. A widow and nine children sur vive him. The funeral was held Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Newspaper Story to Point Moral

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Yesterday morning Sunday Mrs. c. D. Comstock, my Sunday school teacher al the Pratt City Baptist Sunday school took as one of her points in the lesson, a quotation from one of Hugh Roberts stories which was Tn the Midst of Life We Are in Death she told the writer and from which paper.
 Just compliment to the writer, MT Hugh Roberts.
 MISS CECIL COLLINS. 55 Vine street, Pratt City, April 26, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Frances Patricia Millican

Frances Patricia Millican, the seven months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. S. A. Millican. S05 South Twentieth street, died this morning at 9 o'clock Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

by a young eolored woman as cook or maid, prefer South Highlands; have worked there before; nothing less than s3.50 and s4 is ex- pected. Address K-44, care Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Memorial Services May 5

Memorial services will be conducted at the Bethlehem Methodist church at Rut- ledge Springs Wednesday, May 5. The memorial sermon will be delivered by the Rev J. w. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27
Prince of Wales Fund

London, April 26.-(6:13 p. m)-The national relief fund of the Prince of Wales today reached $25, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27

Humphries Jones and John Graham, both negroes. were given hearing this morning before Judge I. A. Lewis in re- corder's court on charges of larceny. Jones was fined s35, while Graham was given a fine of $50 The men are alleged to have held up a negro man at the end of the Jonesboro car line Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-27

There will be a called meeting of tho Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in the basement of the church instead ot Tuesday afternoon was announced All members are urged to be present as sev- eral matters of importance will come be- fore that body.