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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
HOW SUBMARINE SANK
 PORTUGUESE VESSEL

Brest, May 31-d1;15 ?. m.)-Captain Carojo, of the Portuguese steamer Cysnc. torpedoed recently by German sub- marine between the Scily Islands and Cape Finisterre. today described the att tack on his ship. The crew of the cysne were brought here by a French torpedo boat
 When 65 miles from Ouessant (ushanO on our way to Nieuport,' said the cap- tain, we were hailed by German sub marine officer He boarded us and d- rected his men to seize our provisions ana some parts of the machinery. He gave us five minutes to get to our boats. Our ship, which was loaded with mins props. was then sunk by dynamite bombs.
 We saw two British ships sunk in the same way. The crew of one /ile.see) was landed at Brest; the fate of the crew of the other is unknown"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

ter exactly; and, judging from the many expressions l have heard on the subject there are no doubt hundred1 even thousands of citizens in the greater city of Birmingham who feel the same way about 1t.
 These summer concerts have come l. be n fixture in all really progressive cities. The people expect them They have a right to expect them. The pleas ure of the parks, made doubly attrao- tive by such delightful concerts as we have enjoyed the past two seasons rem dered by Memoli Is the only reereati on and pleasure that many of the toiling masses enjoy during the heated Inonths.
 Should Birmingham fail to have park concerts this summer. she would likely be the only city of importance In the south failing to do so, ana Instead Of falling behind, Birmingham should be Il leader In such matters.
 Ky all means have your tag day if possible. It will no doubt yield a nice sum toward the concerts True 1t is that tag days have been frequent lately. but I do feel that the patience of the people will be severely taxed when 1t is ealized that the benefit is shared 5y the whole people and the amount given is in the nature of buying a pleasure for ones self and sharing this pleasure with the public.
 I shall feel deeply interested in see. ing this subject vigorously agitated in your columns. When 1t Is realized that the general public has been sufficiently interested to give freely of It's mite, and mas made it possible tJ have the concerts even for a short pe- riod, there will be. I have no doubt, a number of corporations and individuals amply able to do so, who will gener- alIhscriha hat ra,
 c. N. BOYD,
 Birmingham, May 2g. 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
ATHLETES NEEDED
 THE EXPERIENCE

In the senior event Saturday, Captain
 Lange, together with Jenkins, was set
 back for false Nart. and although he
 did not place. ran d good race. Goodall,
 running in the 220, should easily have
 placed third had he not misjudged the fin-
 sh line. This event entered some very fast company and was run in record time. An ether year will undoubtedly see this Bir-
 mingham boy contesting on an even foot
 ing with the best of them, as under the recent weeks of coaching. his start and stride has materially improved.
 In the senior three-mile. Henry Beatty placed third. following the veteran Smythe
 and Norman of the Y. NJ. c. A. A new record was set up for this event and
 Beatty ran the distance well under the old record. L. Norman who won the
 junior three-mile event the day preceding from Beatty, was forced to take fourth place in beautiful race between the two. l Had Beatty used the same judgment in
 his event on Friday, he would undo xn,ed- | ly have won the junior event This event virtually settled down Into two races,
 one between Smythe and Norman, and the | other between the Birmingham lad and Moran, and it made big hit with the
 crowd The relay team running against
 the seasoned squad of seniors represent
 ing the Y. M G. A. of New Orleans with
 such as Upton. who the same day won
 the 100-yard dash from Jenkins; Robinson, Clam and Johnston, ran nice race and 1 finished a good seconl. This team of youngsters has ma-e steady improve
 ment in form and time in every racs
 they have run, and with another year 1 of maturity will develop into one of t> | best teams of the south at the distance
 The 'Y'' athletic squad will Continue l In light training several nights week, with the expectation of entering several 1 additional meets before the season is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
TUSCALOOSA FULL OF
 OLD GRADUATES FOR
 1915 COMMENCEMENT
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Senator White and various members Of the congressional delegation, will ar rive. Speaker Carmichael of the Ala bama legislature came this afternoon Among well known residents of Birming ham on the scene are Hugh Morrow.
 member of the board of trustees; Judge William M. Walker Commissioner
 James Weatherly. Gen. l.. V. Clark. Frank B. Clark. Henry and Hardin Fitts. H. U. Sims, Curran Goodwin, Borden
 Burr Robert McDavid Thomas E. Huey, 70. G. Gresham, Edwin Robinson, F. r. Cheape and Thomas w. Palmer, Jr. Other prominent alumni well known
 throughout the state who are taking part in the season of merriment are
 W. A. Gunter of Montgomery, Ray Rush ton or Montgomery, Harry Pillins of Mo bile, John D. Rather of Tuscumbia, John II. Peach of Sheffield, William Mitchell Of Florence. assistant attorney general :; pr. l.. l.. Hill of Montgomery, State Senator William w. Hill of Montgomery
 John H. Bankhead of Jasper Maj. R. k. steiner of Montgomery, Judge Thomas '. Mcclellan of Montgomery, Judge Thomas c. Coleman of Eutaw, one of the oldest of the alumni; Thomas W. Palmer. president of the Girls School at Monte vailo; Daniel Pratt of Prattville, H. j.. Lancaster Of Wetun- pka Thomas s. Fraz- CT of Union Springs, and others.
 feature of the commencement season, which attracted general attention today, IS the reunion of the academic and law classes of 1910 These boys in patriotic manner are Sainting the town red. They are dressed in palm beach suits, flowing z yellow ties and Mexican sombreros. To- morrow morning in compliment to the leg islature. which is distinctively a prohibi- tlon legislature, the class will ride across the university Quadrangle and campus of the top of a water wagon. During these exercises several of the members. equipped with spy glasses, will gaze in all general directions. the play being d, skit of the legislative probe commit tee. The atmosphere is one of spirit senti- ment, good humor, color and song, one Tn which the old grades reassume that laissez faire which characterized their youth, and the boys. preparing to leave this joyful scene. are mystified with q sense of mingled laughter. and tears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
DIRECTOR HOPPER
 BACK WITH ATHLETES
Y. M. c. A. Made a Good Showing at New Orleans
 Despite Handicaps

returned from New Orleans well satis- fled with the showing the squad of young sters made against the seasoned material gathered from the southern states, The team was not expected to make any show ing in the meet as to points for team standing, as but six men were taken or the trip, and it was with the idea of giving the boys the much needed experi- once as much as anything else, that the association entered the team. Mr Hoffer stated last night that with the present squad as nucleus the coming season will find the association with a well balanced group of representatives for the various meets in the future. In spite of the small number of men taken on the trip. the team took fifth place out of 1s teams entered in the junior event, and also won the junior relay, which is also one of the big attractions of these events. Captain Lange, though somewhat heavy, placed third in the 100-yard, which was won by Jenkins who has proven himeelf in meets Of the past spring, one of the greatest athletes the south has ever produced. Lange also took second place in the 220. and fourth in the running broad jump Lee Pope placed fourth in the 44O out of good field of runners. Henry Beatty placed fourth in the pole vault and ran third in the three-mile event, junior dag. The relay team composed of Mccullough. Coughlii, Poe and Goodall running in the order named, won it's event in the junior meet in spectacular fashion and were never under any danger of beins baaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
SAFFOLD'S HEALTH
 MUCH IMPROVED
Popular University Pro lessor Back From Leave
 of Absence
Rx HUGH W. ROBERTS

University May 31.-tSpecial)-Dr Den ny announced to the members of the university faculty and student body this morning, that Dr. W. B. Saffold, who on leave of absence of year. has been in the west in the interest of his health, is greatly improved, and that in all prob ability, he would be ready to resume his duties as professor of the school of Latin by the beginning of the fall term.
 The announcement was received wltn great pleasure. for Dr. Saffold is one of the most popular men of the state With the large family of university people, About a year ago he felt that his health was failing. and applied for leave of ab- sence for a year. He went direct to Arizona where he remained for several months. From that state he has recently gone to Colorado. From the latter state he writes the president of the university, that he is fast regaining his health, and that very probably he would be able to resume his professorshp by fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
DR. P. c. TRENT
 DIES IN ROANOKE

Roanoke May 31.-tSpeclal.)- )-Dr. P. c. Trent, Sr.. died suddenly at his homo here at 6:3O o'clock this evening of heart failure. pr. Trent was about 70 years of age, and the oldest practitioner in this town. He was a native of Virginia. but had resided in Roanoke for more than quarter of century. 1nterment will be made in Roanoke cemetery likely tomorrow Dr Trent was a prominent church man, having been steward in the Methodist church for number If years. He leaves a widow and several children
 Mrs, s. N. Sledge. wife of a prominent planter residing just out of Roanoke. died and was buried yesterday. Mrs. Sledge was well advanced in years and had been in all health for sometime. She Is survived by her husband and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

Daniels and Jonathan Worth Daniels. sons of the secretary. and nephews of Ensign Worth Bagley, the first Ameri- can officer killed in the Spanish war, raised an ensign to the top of the mast. Fifty white uniformed marines manned the rigging of the mast.
 Secretary Bryan was the speaker at ex- ercises held by the Spanish war veterans at the base of the Spanish war monu- ment. He declared that for the past 10 months the people had been surfeited with accounts of the war in Europe. We are depressed and distressed by the reports of battles" he said. "of skies redeemed by the glare of guns and thc soil crimsoned by the blood of men. ol homes made desolate and Of hospitals filled to overflowing. of babies born fatheress while sires are burned like worthless stubble in the fields over which | the grim reaper has passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
CONFEDERATE VETS
 THRONG RICHMOND
 FOR 25TH REUNION
tco,ti.uea from P.z. o..,

Virginia of 1914 has at the solicitation of the Ladies' Hollywood Memorial! as- sociation and United Daughters Of the Confectionery of Virginia placed in per petual care this section, where lie buried 18,000 Confederate soldiers
 Another event of the day was the un- yelling in the Louisiana room of the Con federate museum of a bust of Gen. F. q, Beauregard, the gift of the Junior Con federate Memorial association of New Orleans. After the presentation, the bust, which was of bronzed plaster, was acci- dentally overturned and shattered, but assurances were given by It's donors that it would be replaced.
 Tomorrow the reunion will be in ful swing, Governor Stuart of Virginia well coming the visitors at the opening ses- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
GREY IS FORGED
 TO REST AGAIN

Lcndon. May 31.--(6 09 D. m.)-For- eiGn Secretary Sir Edward Grey has been obliged to discontinue his labors for a short time in order to rest his eyusight.
 The official statement to this effect. issued tonight says that Lord Crete has been requested by Premier As- cuith to take charge of the foreign ar- fairs of Great Britain and that the Marquis of Lansdown has consented ta assist him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Sunday Afternoon Concerts
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: May I say through your liberal columns how delighted I am to hear that Mrs. J.
 E. Frazier is again taking up. for next
 season, the Sunday afternoon concerts with which she gave so much pleasure to SC many last season? 1 do think in many instances Mrs Fraz- fer deserves great appreciation for her effcrt to bring pleasure to the many. Birmingham, I am very sorry to say, lags behind her sister cities in eathus" iasm concerning matters artistic, and here is her chance. Make of Mrs. Frazier s project grand success by rallying to her with money and appreciation. Sunday afternoon spent in listening to good music, well rendered, can but bring broader spiritual vision. and in conse- quencc better living even of lifes most
 difficult days. to the listener.
 With thanks for your courtesy in giv-
 ing place to an opinion purely personal,
 am, sincerely yours. JULIA NELLY FINCH. Birmingham. May 9, 1915. 1912 South Twelfth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

and his defeats have been largely through the errors of his mates It is the consensus of managerial opinion that Fincher is the best looking ritch- ing prospect that has broken in the Southern league in years.
 For some unknown reason the press agent of Cholly Frank in New Orleans has not emitted his daily hoot for some time. Whats the matter, Colonel Cluke. take an overdose or run out of the stuff?
 When Clyde Mcbride was retired from the game owing to an attack of humps he was swatting a little below his normal average, but still above what his substitute has been hitting. However, the placing of Coomhs regu- larly in the game may improve his bat ting eye.
 This spring much was expected of Charlie Carroll as swatter. It was pointed out that the youngster would hit around the 800 mark. Thus far Charlie has helded like champion around the first station. where he. was supposed to be weak. but has swatted like pitcher where he was thought to be strong. A clairvoyant would have trouble doping out the strong points of a player in the spring time.
 
 Jimmie Magees average of .230 Is not of the usual outfielders' brand. but it is argued by the experts that Magee's sensational fielding makes up for his lack with the stick. Still. Jimrrie is quite a handy man at the ba. and manages to get timely bingle every now and then.
 President Baugh's announcement to the umpires yesterday regarding the coaching rules was not surprising to the well informed. as it was known that the executive of the Southern league looked with displeasure on the buffoonery of George <ireher. The in- sistence of the Nashville management to foist Kircher on the coaching lines for comedy purposes finally brought forth the edct of the president to the managers. club presidents and u,n- pres that such coaching methoos be immediately eliminated from all games in the Southern league. The fans will generally applaud the decision Of President Baugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
JUSTIFY KILLING OF
 GERMAN PRISONER

London. May 31.-(9:55 p. m.)-A ver- $ict of justifiable homicide, returned tonight by a coroner's jury at Leigh, gave the first news that German oris- oner named William Karl Schmidt, who vas 1nterned in the prison camp there, day.
 It seemed from the evidence that a number of prisoners tried to escape sunday by piercing the dormitory wall. When the attempt was discovered the guard was doubled Later Schmidt scaled the dormitory partition and was enoeavoring to escape through the .ooI Not needing the commands o. the sentry to descend. Schmidt was shot dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
WILSON CAREFULLY AVOIDS REFERENCE
 TO PRESENT CRISIS
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liver an address, but merely reverently to take part in expressing the senti-
 ment of this impressive day." said the President in his address. Ut is neces- sarily day of "reminiscences. Remin- !scence is not always a profitable ex- ercise. It generally belongs to those. appropriately to those only, who have left the active stage of life and have nothing to think about except the things that are gone and dead. It does not behoove a nation to walk vith its eyes over its shoulder. It's business is constantly in the years that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Memoriam

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Mrs. J. H. Mccoy was woman of rare charm and personality, ever faithful to the smallest trust. and always ready with a word of cheer and comfort to those who needed it. I only knew her three short years but to know her was to love her; she has been we-derful help to me- an inspira ton to higher things, to want to do my work better, to live better life and be better woman. When 1 would have faltered in my work she would en- courage and urge me to go on I miss her, oh so much. and I thank God for having known her, and for having had the honor of calling her my friend, and my prayers are mingled with those of thou sands of others for our beloved bishop and his dear children in this sad hour. May God bless comfort and strengthen you. Bishop Mccoy. RUBIE c. MOORE.
 Birmingham. May 2s. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Restorative Treatment for Nervous Men

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 The instructions for obtaining fin three-grain tablets are simnIe' as a physician's prescription ia no longer necessary. because the tab- lets do not contain any opiates or habit-forming drugs. Just ask for three grain cadomene tablets. in sealed tubes. with full direc- tions for home use. Astounding nervous force and equilibrium follow the treatment, no matter how serious the case, and the iov of a healthy body and strong nerves Is soon experienced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Regarding Park Concerts

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 short article in The Age-Herald recently quoting the favorable opinion of someone regarding your suggestion of q tag day for the benefit of park concerts by Memolis excellent band this summer attracted my attention and voiced my own sentiments in the mat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01

A TIER suffering defeat for six "A consecutive games, the New 4 A York Yankees won yesterday morning at the Polo Grounds with one of the three Rays pitching. It was Fisher. the schoolma ster that turned the trick. The victory was timely as "wiid Bill'' Donovan was fast losing his smile.
 After trying for years Ralph De Fall ma. the noted automobile drive, has finally won the Indianapolis 500 mile classic-and in record time. The per severance of the Italian in his pursuit of the honor made him a popular fa- vorite with the 100000 or more motor fans that attended the race. De Palma has now won every important autom bile event in the country and is gener- ally recognized as the champion of champions in the auto world
 
 Burleigh Grimes returned 10 the mound yesterday in the first game and without undue exertions defeated the Travellers with the necessary co-op- eration of his teammates Bdrleigh has yet to lose two games in succession for the Barons this season. It can't be done.
 The victory of Grimes also disposed of Fincher. the star hurler of the Trav- elers. Fincher is having hard luck with the Barons. The first time he faced the athletes of Rick Wood- ward he lost by the score of 8 10 in B innings. Yesterday 1t was by the same count, but in the regulation nine stanzas. This was because Grimes has serious objections to working extra time and other things.
 However, F'incher must be regarded as one of the finds of the season This youngster from the sand lots of Little Rock has the remarkable record of having won seven games and lost five for tail end team that has won only IA games thus far during the season Fincher has seldom been batted hard,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
PLEAS TO COMMUTE FRANKS SENTENCE
 HEARD IN ATLANTA
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that James Conley, who is serving a prison sentence accessory after tha murder, conceived and wrote the notes that they were written in his style of expression and language; that they hal to be written immediately after the crime and that Frank would not have had time to learn Conley's mode of expression and simulate it if he had dictated the notes as Conley testified.
 'The purpose of our argument" said MT. Howard. would be to show that there nheres in the record. without our producing any extraneous matter, such doubt of Franks guilt that your course would be clear. When Judge Roan's let ter came and he wrote that he had been moved to ask you to commute the sen tence because of his doubt as to Frank guilt. we felt there had been accomplished all that we had expected to accomplish by argument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-01
Ask Alternative Sentence

Under the law. the sentence under the verdict in this case could have been either death or life Imprisonment. We merc- ly ask the prison commission and the governor to pass this alternate sentence We ask 1t in the name of mercy, based upon the doubt inherent in the case as 10 the prisoners guilt, and this Is an ap- peal for mercy that has reverbrated from one end of the country to the other, and aroused the instinct of human sympathv as few cases in the history of the coun- try ever have done.'
 Judge O'Conner declared that the judge who came nearest to passing upon the sufficency of the evidence in FranlS S case was the late Judge Roan, and that he was uncertain of the-prisoners guilt He submitted petitions signed by Chicago citizens, by Illinois legislators, all of Chi cagos aldermen, many jurists, lawyers clergymen and bankers and a petition containing S50,o00 names of citizens of 1T states.
 Solicitor Dorsey. who prosecuted Frank, did not attend the hearing and was not officially represented and. no member of Mary Phagans family was seen among the spectators.