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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
"UNSlNKABLE SHIP" ABSURD
Expert Declares That Such Vessel
Will Never Be Built-Great
Size disadvantage.

The Morning Post says that the rap
idity with which the Lusitania sank
raises important questions with regard
to modern devices for helping keep YES
sells afloat in case of their being dam
aged by accident or design. 1t quotes
Alexander Christie as saying:
81 don't believe there is such a thing
In the world as an unsuitable ship.
Neither do | believe such a ship will
ever be built
"The idea OF such thing seems to
me absurd. How can you make $4,000
tons Of iron, steel and brass float (for
that Is how you must look at it, when
the metal has been battered into a
more or less shapeless mass?
There were plenty Of lifeboats on
board the Lustania, but it was a ques-
ton Of time, and that did not suffice
to launch all the boats. Had the Lu-
sitania remained anoat, say for two
or three hours, have little doubt that
the lives Of all on board would have
been saved except in the case Of those
who were killed by the explosion Of
the torpedo, or might have died Of
shock
ut Is one of the disadvantages Of
the great size of modern passenger
vessels that they carry so many
people that it takes n long time to get
them off in case of danger.
81 am inclined to think that in the
future we shall not see vessels much
larger than those which have already
been built, not because Of the reason
| have mentioned, but because Of the
difficulty of finding harbors suitable
for the accommodation of the vessels
beyond a certain size"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance of food
to sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
natures demands are greater than in
mature life. This is shown in SO many
pale faces, lean bodies, frequent colds,
and lack of ambition.
For all such children we say with
unmistakable earnestness: They need
SCOTS Emulsion and need it now. 1t
possesses in concentrated form the very
food elements to enrich their blood. 1t
changes weakness to strength; it makes
th"m sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield, Nj
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
STRICKEN WHILE AT WORK.

Frank Gebler, a well known farmer
Of the Town Of Two Rivers, died sud.
denly yesterday afternoon while at
work in one of his barns. For several
weeks past Mr., Gebler had complained
OF pains in his chest and at times found
breathing quite difficult, but he was
apparently in good health and attended
TO his daily labor3. One of his sons
was with him when he was stricken.
He stopped working and it appeared as
though he was about to take few
minutes rest when he dropped dead.
His son caught him as he fell.
Mr.. Gebler was an exceptionally
strong and robust man and the news
of his sudden death was shock to his
neighbors and numerous friends. He
was go years of age and is survived by a
wife and two sons and two daughters.
He was born in the town Of Two Xiv.
ers and was married in 1884 to Alice
Butts.-Two Rivers Chronicle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
Remarkable Bamboo Bridge.

In Java Dutch government ehsr
neers have built road bridge more
than one hundred feet long and Win
a central span OF more than sixty lee''
entirely Ct bamboo.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
NettIe Hill Cow Testing Association


~ 0 ending June 80 1915
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
Printed VOileS

The balance of our stock Of printed, plain and
seed voes, worth up to 35c I0o
reduced to Observation-Disclosures. ..... lUU
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-08-26
Manitowoc County Cow Testing Association

following the Assoc
80 days ending July IS, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
RECESS COMMITTEES
 TO HOLD CONFERENCE

Montgomery. June 5.-(Special) Members of the three recess commit tees of the legislature will hold con ferences shortly at which the recom- mendations of the three committees will be discussed. At these confer ences the members will decide on any recommendations which may conflict If one committee has made a recom- mendation on a subject and 1t is found that another committee has made a recommendation on the same subject the members will discuss both recom- mendations and decide upon which to submit
 Efforts to have all the members of the three committees pledge themselves to indorse the recommendations of each committee are being made but at pres ent it looks as if the prospects for success in this project are not bright. Several members of the committees are opposed to the proposition but 1t is said that many also favor 1t.
 Should a real caucus be held and all the members pledged to support ell the recommendations of the commit tees the supporters of the commlttee's s propaganda and plans would have a nucleus for a fighting strength in both houses.
 It Is not believed, however. that the committee will pledge the individual members to support the recommenda- tions until the recommendations have been submitted to the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
PAST WEEK EVENTFUL IN ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GREAT
 INTEREST IN BIRMINGHAM

In many respects the week just past has been one of most absorbing interest and one filled with reasons for supreme the old-time optimism.
 There can be no question of the fact that the most substantial event of the week and one that has auickened Br- mingham as nothing else could have done. was the decision of the court of appeals in Trenton that the Steel corpor- ation was not in conflict with the anti trust laws and that its absorption of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany. was not an illegal act.
 Besides this case other events of the week tend to show a revival of activi ties rarely noticeable at this season of the year. It was announced that the Empire Coal company, valued at S1, ,50o. GOO. had been sold by Frank Nelson, Jr., and Leo K. Steiner, to Walter Moore and as- sociates. The latter has taken over the properties and is now operating them This deal is one of the largest and most interesting that has been made here in months, aside from being the most i'm portant It is considered certain that Mir Moore and associates have some fur ther plans which will, when announced during the next few days, cause as much interest and will be designated as i'm portant as the Empire deal itself In addition, 1t may be safely assumed that improvements of a most interesting char acter will be arranged for the Empire properties
 The week also witnessed the announce. ment from the Saks Clothing company that arrangements had been completed TOT the construction of a modern, five story building to take the place of the Florence hotel corner, at Second ave nue and Nineteenth street, to be oc. cupied by that firm. The work of con struction will start within about s,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

months and will involve a cost of over $150,oo0 The building is to be constructed by Mrs Hill Ferguson, Joe Walker Mrs Jordan and Mrs. J. Rivers Carter, owners of the site. The transaction was han died by the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company. The latter firm has also arranged for the reconstruction of the Ham Shoe company store, plans for which are being drawn by William c. Weston, The company has also arranged for the construction of building on Second avenue for the Ash Jewelry com pany, which concern recently moved, fol- lowing the Steele-Smith disaster.
 The Jemison company also announced yesterday that a building was to be con structed at once on the site adjoining the American Trust, on which building was recently destroyed by fire
 In addition to the foregoing announce ments work is fast progressing on the old Steele Smith site for the construction of a very attractive building. The build ing Is to be used as photoplay house and will be ready for occupancy during the next few months.
 There has been a great variety of re- ports in real estate circles about other ventures. It is stated that the archi- tects in Birmingham have been called into consultation during the past week pre- pairing plans for great many different types of buildings. The belief is enter tained that during the week many an- nouncements will be made in regard to new construction.
 In the meantime nearly 100000 tons of coal orders have been taken in the Birmingham district during the week, while the general business of local mer- chants has exceeded the most optimistic expectations.
 In the suburbs considerable activity Is to be observed At Fairfield the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company fs engaged on the construction of two plants which together will exceed in cost $l 800. 000 while in other sections of the city there Is indication that conditions are fast becoming brighter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

This Is all news to me- said President Baugh, and until look into the merits of the case it is best not to express definite opinion However close de- cision in the midst of hotly contested ball game will always bring forth pro- test on one side or the other, and as a rule, We give no serious attention to the ones that in the heat of passion register objections against the umpires. There must be umpires in baseball. and it also follows that they cannot please both sides all the time.
 But will state further that if there is general complaint against the work Of young Stradford and Williams l will personally investigate I have been try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
REFLECT NATIONAL
 GUARD OFFICERS

Montgomery, June 5.-(Special. )-Col. F. H. Graves, Lieut. -Col. Leon McCord and Maj W. F. Aycock have been unani- lnously reelected officers of the Fourth regiment. Alabama National Guard, &C., cording to canvass of the official re- turns made at the office of Col. c. J.. Hubbard, acting adjutant general
 Colonel Graves is from Eufaula, Lieu tenant Colonel McCord from Montgom- cry and Major Aycock from Selma All three of the officers were at the office of the adjutant general yesterday and received their commissions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
CONSIDER PETITION
 FOR RATE ADVANCE

Montgomery, June 5.-(Special) Consideration of the petition of the Louisville and Nashville railroad ask ing for permission to advance passen- ger rates on its branch lines In Ala bama from h cents to cents mile will be taken up by the state railroad commission at it's July session, which begins Monday at the capitol.
 Sam P. Kennedy, president of the state railroad commission, has returne from trip to North Carolina and will preside at the session Monday.
 Other important cases will be suo- mitted to the commission at its July session and decisions in several cases carried over from the last session will be handed down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, June .-(Specialj-Spot cotton was quoted here today as follows; Middling fair, 975c; strict good mddling, 5oc: good middling, 925c; strict middling. 9c middling, S75e; strict low middling, S.25c; low mddling, 775c; strict good or dinary, 725c; good ordinary. 6.s7c. Mar ket quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

Southern association, and if it is the case, as charged, that we have ineompetents as arbiters they will be speedily removed. However no umpire will be removed on the mere protest of manager who 1 submit cannot be disnterested judge or the merits of the judges of play.
 T am going to Memphis in a few days and will also visit other cities about the circuit In these visits the work of the umpires will come under my attention, and if after consultation with some of the directors it is found advisable to make some changes for the good of the league these will be made
 President Baugh was in excellent health and stated that he thoroughly enjoyed the holiday at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Fair Races Started

San Francisco, June 5.--"Bud" Doble. who drove Maud S. to a mark of 2:14A more than 35 years ago, and was the first, 1t is said,s to drive a mile faster than 2:so. headed the speakers programme to- day at the dedication of the Panama-Pa- cific exposition race course. After his speech, Doble was to tuck himself into his sulky behind his chestnut horse Wilbur Lou and start in the 2:30 trot, the first race in one of the greatest harness meets held in this country. More than s10O, ,O00 Is offered in purses and in the long list of entries are number of Grand Cir cuit racers The meeting will continue until June IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Pirates Win
MONTGOMERY BLUES
 WIN DEFENSE TROPHY

Montgomery, June 5.--(Special. )-No- tice that the Montgomery True Blues have won the national defense trophy, offered by the DuPont Powder company of Wilmington, Del, was received yes- tSrday at the office of Col c. J. Hut- bard, acting adjutant general This trophy will be placed on exhibition in the window of the Montgomery Light and Water Power company.
 Trophies of this nature are awarded by the powder company to the military company in each state qualifying with the largest number of men. The trophy consists of shield with coat of arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
FRED'S COMMENT
 ON THE AMATEURS

Strike out records are becoming all most as numerous the amateur games about the district. To strike out 10 men game is getting to be frequent occurrence.
 Several of these strike out artists are Roberts of the Pep Lac, Price of Mount Pinson. High of By-Prcduct, and Roberts of Pratt City. All are promising youngsters and 10 pick the tions.
 'Tite" Didlake is about 10 sign mp with the local Y. NJ. C. A. For a long time it has been "Tites" desire to hurl for some important team. And now his wish is almost met with-if he makes good.
 Shorty Thomas is doing good stick work for Chero- Cola Shorty" Is an { exceedingly good man and all he needs to play stellar game is a good team with him He was valuable man for old Central High last year.
 With batting average of .s13 it is hard to understand just why By Products is not leading the T. c. l. circuit. Those Bessemer boys must be going some to stay ahead of this bunch of hustlers
 And still there is a close race on between the miners. Out of the eight teams in the league five of these are well above the middle mark. Bayvicw holds the cellar with six consecutive defeats
 Importing pitchers seems to be regular practice since the Bessemer boys have been disposing of their op- ronents in an easy fashion. To defeat these boys the opposing hines will nave to so some.
 By-Product's best pitcher, High, is trying to make himself known as the oHfcial strike out hurler of the league To do that Mir High will meet some stiff opposition as there are some hefty swatters in the T. c. l. circuit. Central Y. M. C. A. had their first practice yesterday and showed up well. Director Hoffer should be able to gather two good teams from the ma terial he has. A late start has ,ie- prived him of many stars that he could have easily gotten near the beginning of the season.
 The Lakeview Tigers have yet to make good their name. However, their low position in the percentage column Is hard thing to place, but it looks l like they need a few good hurlers. A few good hitters would make their | lineup appear much more formidable An important meeting of the St. Clair county league will be held Mon , day night in Lincoln for the purpose of | arranging the schedule for the com | ing games. All members should be present to represent their followers. | The Shelby county league will meet on Sunday afternoon at Pelham. An important business meeting is on the programme.
 l MT. Mckenzie will meet with both of 1 these circuits to aid them in whatever way he can. MT. McKenzie's assistance is of great value to the amateurs around the city and district. | Practically every manager in the county has been busy during the past week adding new strength to his squad.
 All should now be in their best form and the good games will soon begin to rain in from all quarters. Success
 only awaits them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Racing at Fair

San Francisco, June 5.-The exposi- ton summer harness meet, which opened here today developed what was termed by followers of the sport as re- markedly fast June records.
 There were three events. McClosky. owned by Alonzo Mcdonald of Indian apolis, won the 230 class trot with a best time of 2:09%.
 The Beaver won the 2:07 pace. best time 2:O5A, and the 2:0S trot went to Peter Mccormick, best time 2:09h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
FIVE CHILDREN ARE
 SERIOUSLY BURNED

Chester, w. Va, June 5.-Trapped m an amusement device at Rock Springs park, near here tonight, five children were burned, one fatally, before they were rescued. Seventeen children, mem- bers of picnic crowds from schools of surrounding towns. who were in three boats within the building when the fire broke out, were brought out with difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
President Bdu9h Seeks
 to InproOe Umpire Staff
On Return From Montgomery League President Is Surprised At Molesworh Charges-Decares He Is Seeking to Have the Best Umpires-Wl Inves-
 vestgate Conditions This Week

President Robert Baugh of the Southern Association of Professional Baseball cubs returned to Birmingham last night from Montgomery where he participated in the Annual Invita- ton Golf Tournament of the Montgomery Country club Mr Baugh expressed mild surprise his arrival at being formed of the vruen attack Umpire Harry Stradford by Manager Carleton MolesWorth of Barons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
American Association

At Columbus, Columbus 4, Milwau- kee '.
 At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 2, Min neapolis 0.
 At Louisville: Louisville 12, Kansas City 3.
 At Cleveland Cleveland Az, St. Paul 3-12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
SMITH TO SHREVEPORT

Atlanta, Ga. June 5.-(Special.) Sid Smith. Cracker catcher, left Lit- tie Rock tonight for Shreveport to sign up as manager of the Texas league team of that city. Frank Hunt. Mercer university's star twir- Ter and all southern college pitch CT. today signed a contract with the locals. He reports next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Missionary Society Meetinv

The Ladies Missionary society ,f Owenton will hold business meeting with Mrs. J. N. Williams at Ella street on Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne, June 5.-(speciaL )--The old John L. White homestead was Burned to the ground this morning at o'clock, the house catching fire from defective flue. Mrs. Wilbanks. who occupied the house, was at home with several small children. A neighbor dis covered the roof on fire The alarm was given and the fire company re- sponded immediately but were unabI. to save the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
John C. Rice Dead

Philadelphia. June 5.--John c. Rice. widely known comedian, died sud denly today at a hotel here He was ! 67 years old. Death was due to uracmia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY
-sTRAYED-sTOLEN

LUSI-SIKA ED-S JULIEN LOST OR STOLEN-Last night from automobile in front of Tutwiler hotel pocketbook folder containing 26 an- nual railroad passes and S4 in bills. If finder will return same to owner at 1910 American Trust building im- mediately no questions will be asked and reward given.
 SPRAYED from Shades mountain, styl- ish dapple bay horse. one stocking foot and star in face; last seen near Hardwood going south. Return to 504 5oth st, N, Woodlawn and re- ceiye reward 6-6- 3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
College Baseball

At Ann Arbor-University of Michi- gan 4, Notre Dame 1.
 At Spring Hill-First game, Spring IIill college 3. Auburn 5; second game. Spring Hill college 6, Auburn g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

W. Y. Glaspy of this county, died at his home about six miles south of Chavis Thursday. MT. Glaspy was past so and leaves widow and other rel atives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

Friends and acquaintances of tbe family have received invitations to the marriage of Jennie Alkaline Brock to Julius Richardson Bennett. which will take place at the home of the bride Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Jnne 16, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Wallace tn IJmnire

Chicago, June 5.-"Bobby" Wallace, formerly major league player, recently released by the St. Louis Americans
 was appointed today an umpire for the American league by President Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa. June 5.-(Special.l-Th opening guns of Tuscaloosa county's fight to wipe out ilnteracy were fired this morning. when State Superintendent of Education N. F. Feagin spoke at the courthouse at which time he pointed out the needs of such movement and what is expected to be accomplished through concentrated effort. Sixty-six graduates of the county schools were awarded cer- tificates by MT. Feagin this morning.
 Monday Is illiteraey day in this county and the committee in charge of the work. composed of Judge W. W. Brandon, Prof James H. Foster Prof. ]. s. Thomas Prof w L. Watson, Mrs. H. B. Searoy Miss Evangeline Ashbaugh and Miss Sal lie Price, is planning to bring the matter of better schools to the attention of every one in the county. Superintendent Fea- gin and Prof. R, l.. Hobdy will remain here throughout the week. speaking in various parts of the county.
 The. news of the death of John N. Shlr- ley. a former resident of this county. was received here yesterday. He died at Eutaw at the age of S4. He is sur vived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Thornton and Mrs E. W. Crosby of Union. Mir Shirley was a most successful business man and a Con- federate veteran. The funeral service> were conducted by the Rev. A. c. Da- vidon of Livingston.
 One of the first Tuscaloosa industries to take advantage of the open river for transportation is the cooperage plant which has just closed contracts for 100,00t pine logs. which will be brought down the river in rafts to Riverview and there loaded on cars and hauled to the plant near the Alabama Great Southern station over the tracks of the street railway com pany.
 Reservations have already been made for over 800 teachers and others who will attend the summer school of the univer- sity of alabama, which opens here on June 10. Many new courses have been added and a record-breal<ing enrolment is expected A number of special lee lures and addresses will be given by prominent men in the university audi torium during the six weeks session. Contracts have been awarded for the construction of Northport's waterworks and sewer system and work will begin next week. It is expected that both will
 be completed in 90 days. The waterworlSs system is to be built at a cost of SIS, ,00C and the sewer system at a cost of S3ev
 which will be financed by the sale of bonds.
 l The death of J. E. Jordan. wel-known Tuscaloosa citizen, occurred yesterday
 He was 4s years of age and had been a resident of Tuscaloosa for 22 years, com | ng here from Pckens county. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. He | is survived by his widow and two ehil-
 dren. Etta and John Jordan The funeral ] services were conducted by the Rev c
 M Boyd and the interment made in Ever | green cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Phillies Win

St. Louis June 5.-In fast game here today in which the St. Louis batters went out one, two, three in the first five in nings, Philadelphia defeated St. Louis to 0. St. Louis made only one hit off Alexander, and that was after two men were out in the ninth inning. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
THE ADDISON,
BILOXI. MISS

BILOXI. MISS The Dunbar property has been purchased and will be opened at once as The Addison. Mrs. W. n. McGheo formerly of The Addison Laurel. Miss manager Every home comfort, cuisine unexceed; most beautiful and delightful spot the beach, fronting 2l7 feet the gulf across from Deer Island: large porehes and nifcent shade trees garage Rates application. Address 9l3 East Beach.