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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
GERMANS REFUSED
 IN ALL ATTACKS ON
 FRENCH AT VERDUN
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uvity of the Russians in the lake region south of Dvinsk has increa sed but in general, no important changes in the po- sltlons of the Russians and Germans have taken place.
 The Austrians have occupied the border range between Lobbia Alta and Monte Fumo, which was held by the Italians. Artillery duels are still in progress on the Doberdo sector and the Col di Dala and in the 0iudicarian Alps.
 Another Zeppelin air raid was made on England Monday night-the fourth in as many days Berlin says that fortifica- tions near Yarmouth was attacked. A British official statement states that no casualties resulted and that no damage was done.
 The new Russian war minister, General Chouvaieff, announces that all his efforts will be directed to providing the Rus sian army with sufficient equipment to win the war. He declares that there must be more deeds and fewer worlds and that reorganization in some depart ments is necessary.
 Austria, following the example of Ger many, has informed Holland that no Austro- Hungarian submarine was respon- sible for the sinking of the Dutch steamer Tubantia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
KENDRICK TO PREPARE PLUMBING ORDINANCE
City Engineer Given Authority to Pass on Plumbing Work Pending
 Passage of Ordinance

On account of the very heavy work which City Engineer Kendrick is called on to do just now, the plumbing ordi- nance which has been under considera- ton for sometime, was not ready for the meeting of the commission yesterday. Engineer kendrick was instructed by the commission to sidetrack all other mat ters until this ordinance could be com pieted and in the meantime he was given authority to allow plumbing work to be done when it met with his approval The ordinance will be ready for the meet Ing or the commission Tuesday.
 This action of the board yesterday was taken upon the urgent request of a large delegation representing the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange. The delegation stated that the delay in finishing the plumbing ordinance was costing property owners large sums of money. The delega- ton also renewed it's previous declara- tions regarding the continued footing of vacant houses and the theft of valua ble fixtures. which are being sold for junk. It was explained that the junk ordinance would be ready for adoption within the next few days and it was stated that this would probably relieve the situation considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

Washington, April 4-(Special )--Gen. Hugh l.. Scott chief of staff, like every other American, is hopeful that the Villa pursuit will be brought to an early and successful conclusion-this despite the fact that a successful conclusion" can mean nothing other than the death of the h. dian bandit
 And yet it is certain that General Scott grows melancholy when he contemplates the end of his erstwhile friend-nay, when each morning he reads of the Villa desperately wounded" of the Villa with a bullet-pierced thigh,' or the Villa with an amputated leg" For only short time ago the general was the guest of Villa, and he returned to the United States deeply and favorably impressed with him. Villa, as is recalled. declared that Gen. eral Scott was the greatest American.
 The relationship of the American chief of staff and the hunted Indian bandit was forcefully recalled today when the former drew a pencil mark through an item in his personal notebook, an item which chronicled an accepted invitation from Villa for turkey hunt in the Mexican lowlands the ensuing autumn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
STRATEGY WHEREBY AFTER TWO WEEKS OF PURSUIT VILLA WAS
 DEFEATED IS KNOWN
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preparing for a stand outside the town, but they broke without serious fight before the onrush of the cavalrymen.
 One body of hard-riding Mexicans was caught on top of a rise by the Americans, who shot down a dozen of them as they rode sharply defined outlined against the sky line.
 The fighting ended finally shortly after noon, when the last of the Villa men. mounted on the fleeter and surer-footed horses, escaped into the mountains.
 Providencia and Santa Ana, from 40 to 50 miles north of the scene of the Guerrero fight, mark the upper borders of the district into which the enemy fled. The Villa forces headed for hills and mountains ranging in height from several hundred to several thousand feet. Among some of these hills the Americans found marks of carriage wheels
 QUERIED PEONS
 was this villas carriage. or was it a vehicle carrying supplies to the head of some trail leading to a mountain hiding place?" This was the question every of ficer asked. This was the news hurried back to General Pershing a few hours after the fight. It met him already at the front. for he had passed through his most advanced base the morning after the Guerrero fight and Tad Joined the picked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

command of Maj. Robert l.. Howse of the Eleventh cavalry, lately stationed at Fort Oglethorpe. Georgia. This command was ordered to block one ot the passes through which Villas men might try to escape. Word was hurried back to Maj. Frank Tompkins at the advance base by automobile The officer who carried word back to Ma.or Tomplkins asked the automobile mechanic one question: Have you extra tires?'
 Yes" was the answer. Not another word did the officer speak. But he threw the car into high speed over rocks, ditches and hills until the escorts riding with him csed both hands to keep from being bounced out of their seats. Tompkms' orders were to close another of the passes against Villas escape. The men who had been without rations except such as they could pick up in the country for four days were favored by the arrival Of an automobile supply train. which pulled in just before they left These cavalrymen were ordered to leave their swords behind and were told that no matter how much else they might accomplish, it would be of little avail until they caught Villa him self
 During the night the troopers from headquarters made a start for their sta ton, which, it was hoped, would close the last door by which Villa men might es- cape northward. They worked so quietly that 50 feet away from their camp fires it was not possible to discern that any inn portant troop movement was getting under way.
 Yesterday while coming here by auto mobile, General Pershing's escort took the wrong road, riding nearly into a town which was believed to be full of Villa followers Later in the day it was reported that two scouts for the Ameri- cans were in this town and in possible danger Volunteers were called for to bring them in. So many officers rushed forward to offer their services that none of the privates got a chance to join the rescue party. The scouts were brought in safely.
 Several mule packs of Mexican silver money have been sent to Colonel Dodd s troopers to enable them to obtain food and fodder from the Mexcans. Their American money was such an unknown quantity among the Mexicans that trad ing with it was difficult At this camp General Pershing has set limit on prices which may be paid for chickens. This is to prevent bidding up the prices among those with money to spare which might result in a general increase in the cost of chickens and raise the limit beyond the means of private soldiers. The price has been fixed at 50 cents to s1 per chicken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
'ISH-KA-BIBBLE" TO
 BE DISCUSSED BY
 LOCAL ROTARIANS
to Be TabOoed at Lunch con TOday-Roll of Honor for
 Boys Club Planned

The Tides of Isk-ka- bibble'' will be the subject for discussion at the regular weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Rotary club to be held today at o'clock at the Tutwier. A number of short talks will be made during the lunch hour, but nothing of a serious nature will be allowed to enter the discussion
 At a recent meeting of the directors of the club $40 was appropriated to main- tain an honor roll for one year at the Boys club, which the Rotarians have taken under their charge.
 It is proposed to give $35 at the end Of each quarter of the year, and the lo boys who have attained the greatest number of points of credit for department and efficiency will be placed on the honor roll. The boy receiving the highest num- Der of points will be given $1O, and the other $25 will be invested as reward for the entire 10 on the honor roll at the discretion of the superintendent of the club. Ten points will be given in each of the following instances:
 For every dollar earned and banked during the quarter; for written state ment from the teacher that the pupils work and conduct during the quarter have been excellent; for written state ment from the parents or guardian that the boys conduct and general behavior at home has been good, that he has been dutiful, obedient and respectful at all times during the quarter; for a written statement from the employer that the boys services 'to him during the quar- ter have been exceptionally good; for membership into the Junior Safety league; for signed statement that the applicant has not smoked during the quarter; for every degree of scoutcraft passed during the quarter; for every merit badge awarded during the quar- ter; for every 100 good turns done dur ing the quarter: for every athletic honor won during the quarter; for a signed statement that the applicant has brushed his teeth every day during the quarter; for every 10 members the ap- plicant brings into the club and enters into the honor roll competition during the quarter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
LIST OF DECISIONS
 OF COURT OF APPEALS

List of decisions in the court of appeals of Alabama, Tuesday, April 4. 1916:
 Per curiam The state of Alabama ex rel King ct al vs. H. A. Pearce, as judge etc, from Houston circuit court; application overruled.
 Jim Murphy vs. the state of Alabama, from Morgan law and equity court; af- firmed
 Pelham, P. 1.-The First National bank of Linden vs. Marengo County bank from Marengo law and equity court; affirmed.
 Walter Sample vs. the state of Ala hama from Marengo law and equity court; appeal dismissed.
 Ed Woods vs. the state of Alabama, from Jefferson criminal court; affirmed.
 Will Douglas vs. the state of Alabama. from Jefferson criminal court. affirmed.
 D. M. Gibson vs the state of Alabama, from Jefferson criminal court; affirmed.
 Brown, J.-Grady Spinks vs. the state of Alabama, from Clarke circuit court; af- firmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
SUFFRAGETTES WILL GO ON PILGRIMAGE
 TO FREE STATES TO
 PUNISH DEMOCRATS
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Goode of Smith college. Professional women will be represented by Mrs. Inez Milholland Boissewain, who led the sui frage parade in Washington in 1s12 that in which Captain Hobson so conspicuous ly appeared-and, who by proposing mat rimony to her husband, smashed conyen- tionalities and set precedents aside. She is a practicing. attorney at the bar Of New York.
 On behalf of the democratic women of the east, Mrs. Florence Bayard Hllles Of Wilmington, daughter of former Secretary of State Bayard, will carry the banner of the humble depkey'' and at the same time urge the w2s} Urn female voters to forswear party allegiance if that alleg- lance is democratic The representative of the republican women of the east has not as yet been made public.
 From the extensive preparation made, 1t is the opinion in Washington that the women are serious in their determination to punish the democratic party by retire ment, and have not devised the jaunt as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
TO DELAY APPOINTMENT

Washington, April 4.-(Special.)-It is announced by the department of justice that delay will be unavoidable in naming a judge of the police court of Washing ton for the term which will be dated from April 1.
 Judge James l., Pugh, an Alabamian, and brother of Judge John c. Pugh of Birmingham. is an applicant for reap pointment, and his magnificent support. the Central Labor union, the strongest or ganization of it's character in the dis trict, has petitioned the department to re- appoint him. The petition bears the sigma lures of 24OOO men. Judge Pugh has served six years. and it is the hope of his friends that the department will not invoke the one-term rule in this instance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
FIRST SESSION OF TEACHERS MEETING
 AT THE TUTW|LER
County Superintendents to Meet Today-State Super intendent Feagin to
 Make Address

Prominent educators from all parts of the state are already beginning to ar- rive in Birmingham for the thirty fifth annual convention of the Alabama Edu- oational association, which begins here tomorrow. The first session of the con vention will be held in the afternoon at the Central High school and the meet ings will continue until Saturday.
 The meeting of the county superin- tendents of education will be held at the Tutwiler hotel this afternoon and to- night and the programme for the meet ing follows:
 WEDNESDAY, 2 P. M.
 Presidents Annual Address-Supt. M, K. Clements, Athens.
 Cooperation of County Superintendents in the Securing of Teachers-Supts. c. H. Byrd, Enterprise, and lief Sox, Rockford. The Teachers Efficiency-Standard to be Required by the County Board of Education-Supt R. Lee Barnes, Albert ville
 DISCUSSION.
 Some Things a Supervisor Can Correct Supt J. A. Smith F'ayette.
 Preparation of Teachers-William F. Feagin state superintendent of educa- tion, Montgomery.
 WEDNESDAY, P. M.
 County superintendents luncheon.
 W. c. Griggs of Gadsden, secretary of the State Educational association, arrived yesterday and is completing the arrange ments for the opening of the convention Thursday afternoon. We expect to have not less than 5000 teachers here for the convention, said MT Griggs, who was at the Morris last night. "rhe programme for the session is one of the best ever offered the state teachers and includes not only the leading educators in Ala bama, and some of our ahlest public men, but many men prominent in educational matters in the nation. There will be special meetings which will embrace every branch of educational work and we an tcpate the most successful session in the history of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
MILLION DOLLARS
 FOR RELIEF OF JEWS

New York, April 4.-Nearly $1, ,0Oo,OOO was contributed up to March g to the central committee for the relief of Jews suffer ing through the war, it was announced by Harry Fischel. the treasurer, to- night The expense incurred in gather ing contributions from all parts of the country was less than per cent.
 Total disbursements to the joint dis tribution committee up to February 29 had been $75S,6 These were made for general relief in Russia. Poland. Austria Hungary, Galicia, Germany and Turkey. Direct remittances for religious. educa- tional, medical and other purposes, amounting to s5S,74S. also were made, while private remittances to institutions and individuals were $152.s51. A total of ex- penses was $22,45O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
sUFFRAGISTS ARE COMING

Washington April (Special.)- mingham in all probability will enter tain in the near future Mrs. Alice S.. Burke and Miss Nellie Chardson, both of New York, who on Thursday will start south to motor around the United States in the interest of equal suffrage.
 The ladies will reach Washington Fri day evening, and will be entertained by local leaders of thHr cause. They will leave Saturday following the Atlantic coast to Florida There they will turn west, and after visiting all important southern cities will follow the gulf line to Texas Their journey will carry them to the Pacific, northwest to Canada and along the Canadian border back to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
TO HONOR MEMORY
 OF THOS. JEFFERSON

Washington, April 4.-(Special )--The Common Counsel club will commemorate the one hundred and thirty-seventh an niversary of the birth of Thomas Jef- ferson with banquet at the New Will lard hotel here Thursday night. April 13. President Wilson. Speaker Clark ana other leading democrats will deliver key note addresses on this occasion. The pol icies and the achievements of the demo- cratic administration will be reviewed.
 Prominent democratic leaders from ev- cry state in the union will be present, and it is anticipated that the affair will be one of national importance. The ad- dresses will map out the lines to be followed by the national democracy In the csWpaign next xa4l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
HIGHWAY
 COMMITTEE TO MEET

John w. Sbley, chairman Apf the spe- cial Warrior river highway committee of the Chamber of Commerce, announced yesterday that meeting of the commit tee would be held at the chamber to- morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock to dis cuss plans for the construction of the permanent highway to the river. Gov ernment Highway Engineer Crossland and County Engineer Clark will meet with the committee.
 Engineer Crossland has been over the proposed routes to the river and has also made an inspection of the roads and the road materials used in this county. It is expected that he will give the com mittee some idea at the meeting tomor- row of which of the proposed routes he considers the most feasible for the pur- poses in view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05

OTHER BANDS OPERATING
 @l here are known to be other bands operating in that same part of Mexico and part of the American forces must remain to deal with them while another part pushes on in the pursuit of the fugitive chief
 The action reported south of Bach ineva served to stiffen the opinion of staff officers that if the punitive ex- petition is to complete it's work a great many more troops must be sent into the country or the Mexican Gen. tral railroad from Juarez to Chihua- hua and even through Chihuahua to points further south must be used for the transportation of troops and sup. plies
 The official admission at General Funston's headquarters today that the success of the expedition now depend ed largely on the freer use of the rail roads or the material strengthening of the long roundabout line of commu- mica ton and its branches revealed a situation that it probably might alter the entire plan of pursuit.
 SHIFT TO SOUTH
 Villas latest southward shift was credited in official quarters since 1t came from consular reports, in which it was stated the outlaw was located beyond Chihuahua City and evidently trying to reach Parral, or perhaps even Torreon or Durango City In the vicinity of all those cities organized bodies of Villas men, aggregating a strength of some thousands, are known to be operating.
 According to late reports, Villa ap- pears to be travelling fast and already has placed considerable distance be- tween himself and the pursuing Amer icans
 To reinforce the line of communt- cation now maintained would require the calling of the few regiments left in the United States, other than, those engaged in border patrol duty or sta toned in the southern depart ment None of the troops sta tioned along the border should be used, in the opinion or officers here, unless they are replaced by other mill itary units. The only remaining regf- ments that might be called are the Second cavalry and the Third ana Thirteenth infantry.
 Army men do not believe, however, that the troops along the line of com : munication, even if increased by these three regiments, would be adequate to guard the line if it is extended east from Guerrero and then south as far as the chase of Villa might require.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Deaths and Funerals
John Elmer Stanley

News was received in Birmingham yes- terday of the death yesterday morning at o'clock of John Elmer Stanley, a former resident of Birmingham. Death came at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs |. H. Stanley in Ordway, Col. He was 3s years old.
 MT. Stanley was formerly connected with The Age-Herald and had many friends here who will be shocked to learn of his untimely death. He is survived by his widow two children, parents and one brother. c. M Stanley, city editor of The Age-Herald. J. R. Stanley, a cousin, also resides in Birmingham.
 Birmingham relatives had not been .ad- vised last night of funeral arrangements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DEMOCRATS WIN IN CHICAGO ELECTION:
 ISSUES WERE LOCAL
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(Continued from Page One) used in full measure by the mayors op- ponents.
 pr. Sachs, according to his friends, was not a politician, but had devoted his life to the building up of the Chicago munich pal tuberculosis sanitarium of which for years he was the head. Recently an all legged political attack was made on him and he resigned. The mayor referred to him. as ''the worst appointment I have made.'
 Sunday morning Dr. Sachs was found dead. suicide He left a note to the public requesting that his conduct of the institution be investigated and that spoils- men be kept from interfering with an in- stitution devoted to humanity.
 Approximately 100000 fewer women voted today than in the mayoralty cleo tion year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Burglary Charged

Will Winston, negro, was brought back from Hattiesburg, Miss, last night by Officer Wade, where he was arrested sew eral days ago on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. It is alleged that the negro burglarized the department stores of L. Pizitz, w. $. Brown and the Porter Clothing company several months ago. Detectives Goldstein, Brown Wade and Propst were working on the ca ase. Warrants will be sworn out for the negro this morning, and he will be transferred to the county jail It is said that the negro made a full confession to the above burglaries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
DeWindt Leaves City

J. P. H. DeWindt. former general man ager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. has removed to Pittsburg MT, DeWindt was placed in charge of the local company when it was acquired by the United Gas company He succeeded A. H. Ford, who was pres ident of the company, and was himself in turn succeeded several months ago by J. S. Pevear, who is president of the 10. cal company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Estes Appointed

George H. Estes of Birmingham was yesterday appointed secretary of the state democratic executive committee to serve until the meeting of the committee, May 2S At that time the members of the committee will make selection for the place permanently. MT. Estes was named to succeed the late Walter L. Sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Miss Mary Barnard

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Mary Barnard, aged 25, who died suddenly Monday night at 10 o'clock, at the home of her mother. Mrs. Frances Barnard, 570S Third avenue, Woodlawn. will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. with inter ment in Forest Hill cemetery. The de- ceased Is survived by her mother three brothers and four sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Election Postponed

The meeting of the officers of the Bir- mingham Newspaper club scheduled for yesterday afternoon, at which time it was expected that a secretary would be selected, was postponed. It was an- nounced that the selection would be made within the next few days It is un- derstood that the officers of the cluD have agreed upon the selection of a most compentent man and that he has ac- cepted the offer made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
CONGRATULATE UNDERWOOD

Washington, April 4.-(Special.) )-Senator Underwood has received innumerable tele- grams of congratulations on his recent speech favoring his proposed amendment ho the preparedness bill, or his air nitrate proposition. The address, which consumed in it's delivery two hours and fifteen minutes, is being issued in pamphlet form,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-05
Dick SIayen

Funeral services over the remains of Dick Slaven, aged s. who was electro- cuted Monday morning at S:50 o'clock, while working on the roof of the Ideal laundry, Ill Twenty fourth street, north. will be conducted from the private chapel of Shaw & Son. at 2:30 o'clock this aft ernoon, with intefment in Elmwood ceme- tery. The Rev. Preston B. Cline will of fciate. The deceased is survived by his widow and three children.