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The commonwealth., 1916-12-13
REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS


St. Louis, Dec. 9--Important move
m,nts Of church unfcation in Amer
lea have advanced during the last four
years and will have a far-reaching ef-
fe1t upon the mission field, according
to the Commission on Foreign Mis-
SONS which reported at today's ses-
sion Of The quadrennial meeting Of the
Federal Council Of mission work
abroad, laying stress upon the great
advance that has been made in CO.
operation. Discussing Church Union,
the commission says;
"The proposed union Of the Metho-
dist, Presbyterian, and Congregation
al Churches in. Canada will not only
deeply influence the home mission poll
icy and situation in Canada, but will
deeply affect foreign missions in many
fields. The movement toward the un-
;..cation of Methodism win complete
| " change the missionary situation in
Latin America and Asia and Africa
and is rightly stirring profoundly the
thought of the missionary leaders"
In conclusion the report reads:
"The events of the last two years
have made humanity deeply con
seious of its unity. To the uttermosr
of the world the influence of the Eu
ropean War has extended. Mankind
recognizes that it is one body in which
each member must suffer or prof
The commonwealth., 1916-12-13
lBy Associated Press)

st. Louis, Dec 9--0pposition TO
military training in the public schools
IVES embodied in resolutions submitted
today 10 the Federal Council Of the
Churches Of Christ in America by the
commission on Peace and arbitration.
Tie commission also urged the Amer
lean government to invite the Europ-
can belligerents to state the basis up
on winch they will be willing to begin
peace negotiations.
The commonwealth., 1916-12-13
PROBE THE HIGH
COST OF LIVING
Federal Grand Jury Investigations
Ordered by Department of Just
ice in Two Cities.
iRy Associated pressl
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 9--Federal grand
jury Investigations into the high
cost of living were ordered by Attor-
ney General Gregory to begin at once
in New York and Detroit next week.
Similar Investigations at Cleveland,
Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis
and other cities are under consider
alton.
The commonwealth., 1916-12-13
VILLA BANDITS
DIFFERENTIATED
chihuahua City Newspaper Says
Carranza Forces Successful in All
Day Engagement.
lBv Associated Pressl

Ell Paso, Dec. 9--The first newspa-
PER printed in Chihuahua City after
Cne capture of the city by Carranaa
FORCES mas just reached the border
After the recapture of the city Gener-
al Irevino joined forces with General
Murguia
On Nov. 3Oth they found fortified
bandit band 20 miles below the city
and fight began which lasted all
day, The bandits left 500 dead on the
field aud lost number of prisoners,
In the pursuit which followed all the
bandits were overtaken and extermin-
ated the paper said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
TO HOLD INSTITUTE
 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Montgomery, March 4.-(Specia1. )--State Highway Engineer W. s. Keller will go to Russellville next Tuesday to assist in the holding of the road institute at that place. Engineer Keller will be accom- panied by w. A. Crossland, United States government engineer, and R. P.
 Boyd. assistant enginer in the state high way department.
 In writing to Probate Judge s. J. Pe- tree in regard to the Franklin county institute, MT. Keller said:
 Tt is of the utmost importance that county build roads, but it is of even greater importance that after the roads are built they shall be economically and properly maintained. I most earnestly urge that you have your board of county commissioners present, as well as your overseers and others interested in public roads. There is no disposition on our part whatever to criticize work in your county. We come to you solely with the idea of assisting you in anyway we can and outlining to you the best sys- tenn of construction and maintenance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

democrats for the presidency, and gave him my earnest support.
 If this race is pitched on prohl- bition basis it will be against my pro- test, but if 1t is sought to disqualify me because I have been an active pro- hibitionist in a race where the ques- ton should not be involved, my pro- hibition and my local option friends will stand by me. I am candidate f IT democratic national committee man, and will take office before this presidential campaign begins. My term of office will expire before the 1920 campaign commences. It is, there fore, absurd to claim that my cleo tion can have any effect on Senator Underwood in his campaign. It has never entered my mind that the posi- ton to which I aspire should be used in any way in opposition to Senator Underwoods presidential aspirations. Having no hostility towards him, ap- preciating his character and ability, he is not, and if I can prevent it, will not be an issue in this campaign.
 For my opponent I have the highest regard and esteem. He is well quail fled for any position to which he might aspire. I only regret that he has been induced to enter this race on issues which should not be involved, and which, when analysed, predicate the opposition to me on the fact that have been an active prohibitionist Yours truly. BORDEN BURR.
 March 4, 1916,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

could be manufactured in abundance, and the agricultural section of the country rendered more productive than any other territory of like area in the world.
 And thus Muscle Shoals. purposely conceived by the omnipotent as prob lem most intricate, put a problem with an immeasurable blessing to man when ingenious enough to solve it, is about to come an all powerful talent, from the ground in which foolish servants for years have kept it securely buried.
 STORY HALF TOLD
 Of course, the story is only half told.
 There is enough latent power in Mus cle Shoals to turn the wheels of in dustry throughout the southern states.
 With cheap electricity. there is no limit to the possibility of southern .de- velopment If north Alabama as the first recipient of it's share of the gen. eral blessing, does not expand and soon blossom like the rose, Congress is mis- taken in it's well calculated estimates.
 If innumerable small industries from all other sections are not drawn into the alluring area, then Congress has again erred in it's calculation.
 The development of Muscle Shoals, in the opinion of Senators Bankhead and Underwood, will be the epochal indus trial achievement in the history of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
WOMAN ROBBED ON
 HIGHLAND AVENUE
Masked Highwayman RObs Woman at the Point of
 a Revolver

Mrs. E. r. Herzog, 107 Crescent ave nue, south, was held up at the point of revolver and robbed by an unidentified white man of silver meshbag contain ing a diamond lavalier and about 50 last night about o'clock on Highland ave nue and Twenty-ninth street She had been to town shopping with her three children, and had just got off of High land avenue car, when masked Whlte man threw gun in her face and de- handed her meshbag. After the robbery he ran toward the northside.
 Mrs. Herzog told the detective that she could not identify the man if he was caught, as he had handkerchief over his face. The detective depart meth are without any clue to work on
 Chief Shirley said last night that this Is one of the boldest robberies that have been reported to the police and the de- tective department in sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
New Indictments Returned

ments charging conspiracy against the King of Great Britain plotted fin San Francisco. were returned today by the federal grand Jury against Franz Bopp. German consul general here, and six others. They were substitutes for simi- lar indictment returned invalid last night when Judge Maurice T. Dooling. in the United States district court, sustained de- murrers against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
We'll Known Physician Dead

Decatur. March 4.-(Special.) )-Dr. B. J. Conyngon. one of the oldest and best known physicians in north Alabama. died here today, after a long illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
TECHNICAL RESERVE

Authorization for a definitely enlisted reserve in peace times among men of every profession or calling whose train ing fits them for special duty either with troops, on lines of communication or supply, or in machine shops and munitions plants.
 F'ederalization of the National Guard under pay provision designed to bring this force immediately into such relations with the federal government that its training, equipment and personnel will be under supervision of the war depart ment.
 Authorization for an officers reserve and a reserve officers training corps,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. March 4.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and warmer Sunday; Monday fair.
 Georgia: Fair and warmer Sunday Monday fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Weather Conditions

l Weather Conditions 1 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations
 during the 24 hours ending at p. m,
 18th meridian time March 4, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

For the 24 hours ending at ?. m. March A. 1916:
 Highest temperature .......... ........- 6O Lowest temperature .................. 26 Mean temperature ...................,. 4O Normal temperature ................... oo Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. 1 Rainfall ~ .... % Total, rainfall since Jan. ....... S.27 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. :. 2li Relative humidity, a. m. ............ " Relative humidity, D. m. ..........-. 3o Relative humidity, 2 D. m. ............ 2O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Local Data

Tennessee: Fair and warmer Sunday; probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Army Increase Bill Reported to the Senate
 Goes Further Than Asked
tContinued from Page One,

toward building an adequate national defense.
 Aside from its plan virtually to double the regular army and National Guard the Senate bill has four striking features. They are:
 Authorization of a purely federal volun- teer force in peace times, the object sought by Secretary Garrison in urging the continental army plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
USE ASSOCIATION PLAN

For liberalization of the National Guard the bill adopts, with numerous notifications, the plan proposed by the National Guard association. The rate of pay for officers, however, was set at $500 year for all of the rank or cap- tain or above; $500 for first lieutenants and certain specified stan officers. and $250 for second lieutenants. The associa- ton plan proposed higher pay for gen. eral officers
 Enlisted men would receive pay on the basis of one-fourth of the regular army pay. and would contract. on enlistment, to serve the United States in time of war. The enlistment period is fixed at six years, three with the colors and three in reserve, and organization of the reg ular army is prescribed. Provision is made also for examination of all officers appointed by state authorities and for the inclusion of officers Of the National Guard in the personnel of the militia division of the war department.
 The National Guard provisions of the bill probably will be sub bstituted by the House provisions when the two bills reach conference. The Senate commit tee gave particular attention to the reg ular army features, while the House made the liberalization projeet it's main ob- ject. Since the same general outline is followed in both bills. the agreement will not.be delayed, it is thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Proposed Gunpowder Plant Is Outstanding Feature for Alabama

(COntlnued from Page Onc) the same time cut in huff his annual fertilizer bill of $175,0O0.OOO. It is calculated that it would make the south, which in seven of it's states consumes GO per cent of the fertilizer
 used in America. the richest section of country on the face of the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
THE VOTERS GUIDE

candidates Circuit
  lowing number of eases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

The residence of T. D. Johnson, 2119 Dartmouth avenue, was entered by thieves last night and cameo pin, vest, a pocketknife and a bunch of keys were stolen. The thief opened a window, the noise awakening MT. Johnson, who imme- diately got his gun and fired twice at the fleeing burglar
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

those interested in the park presented
Mr.. Henry with an Elk pin In present
ing the pin Mr.. McFarlin said:
ladies and gentlemen: am going
TO ask your pardon for this interruption
of the performance on behalf of the
employees and concessionaries Of the
park. as ! am at present representing
them and expressing their feelings in
the few words that / have to say. We
feel that as the park is nearing the
close Of the season we would like to ex-
press our kind feeling toward one who
is continually among MS and, consider
ing the strain Of the position which he
holds, which only those connected with
a park Of this kind can realize, has
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

proven himself white all the way
through. and is at all times with the
boys and one Of them, always willing to
take a Joke as give one. | can most
heartily assure all that personally he
has the kindliest feeling Of those who
surround him, and | will, at this minute,
ask if the one Of whom ] speak, will
step upon the stage, James +. Henry,
or Uncle Jimmy as We know him.
Mr.. Henry was surprised, but stepped
upon the stage and the speaker con-
tinued:
"Air. Henry, representing the en-
ployes Of the park and its concession
aires, | wish 10 present You this small
token Of remembrance of those who
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
Elk PIN Gift FOR
SRELLPOT PARK MANAGER

There was feature at Shellpot Park
last night in the theatre which was not
on the regular program, but which
proved interesting to a large number Of
people who know Manager James r.
Henry. and who appreciate the excellent
manner in which Mr.. Henry has con-
Quoted the park during the past season,
Between the acts in the theatre, Frank
McFarlin. connected with the park
stepped to the stage and on behalf OF
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
TINSMAN WOULDN'T TAKE
costs FROM BOYS POCKETS

Victor Stokes, Francis Michael and
Leon Ward, three boys arrested on
complaint Of Postmaster Keel Cham
bers of Stanton. who charged them
with malicious mischief, were hned
one dollar and costs by Magistrate
Galloway, of Newport, last night.
For some time a gang of boys mas
been mutilating government property
AT the Newport postofiice, and on
Sunday. Constable William Tinsman
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

surrounded you during the season OF
1916. which we sincerely hope you viii
cherish in fond remembrance of good
fellowship
Mr.. Henry made a feeling speech OF
acceptance. The gift had been wholly
unexpected, and therefore the more ap-
preciated Il
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

of Richardson Park, made an example
Of these three by placing them un-
der arrest. After the hearing last
night Constable Tinsman RENTED
his costs in the case, which made
the boys punishment much lighter.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
BRACK.Ex CHURCH AFFAIRs.

Prayer meeting will be held in
Brack-Ex NJ. f. Church this evening
with the pastor in charge. After
prayer meeting the Ladies Aid will
meet On Thursday evening the
board of trustees will meet. After the
trustees meeting the choir will re-
hearse.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
GRILL REoPENs.

Having been closed all summer. the
grill at the Hotel DUPONT has been
opened for the fall and winter sea-
sons.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PYRITES CO. AROrT REAnY.

The new plant of the Pyrites Com.
pany, Limited. on the river front, is
nearing completion and will be ready
for operation within a short time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31

See Barkley's Ad for great bargains
in women's Low Shoes for $1.O0 2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
RAILWAY STRIKE
May Cause Delay in Annual Confer.
ence Of Methodist Church at Berea
Church Notes.

Prayer meeting service at the Third
Street M. e. Church this evening at
1880 o'clock led by the pastor. This
will be the last prayer meeting before
conference and the pastor would be
greatly pleased to see a large attend
ance. Choir will practice at close of
prayer meeting.
Next Sunday will be the last Sun
day until after conference. The pastor
and Official Board urge the members to
all attend this the closing service of
the conference year. 1t is hoped that
the church may present its banner re-
port to the conference this year. 1t is
up to the membership to assist.
The Conference will meet next We'd
nesday at Berea. Revs. Literal of this
church and A. F. Felts of East Mays
vile will leave early next week to at
, tend. Whether others attend will de-
pend on the railway situation. II the
strike goes into effect it may become
necessary to postpone the conference.
However nothing official has been
given out as yet. Bishop Anderson
will be the presiding Bishop. Many
changes in pastors is expected at this
conference. Maysville will likely have
two new pastors as Rev. Felts resign
ed sometime ago, and it is understood
that Rev. Literal expects to change To-
cations this year. The preachers and
1aymen are all hoping that the strike
may be averted and that nothing will
interfere in their having a good con-
ference, as the Berea people are max
ing great preparations to entertain this
body of churchmen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
FREE CONCERT
VIII BE Given by the Blue Grass Con.
cert Band Tonight at the Corner Of
Market and Second Streets
Excellent Music Promised.

The Blue Grass Concert Band OF
this city will give a concert on the
corner of Market and Second streets
tonight at 1880 o'clock. The concert
will be free and no offering Of any
kind will be taken.
Several months ago the band prom
Used the Maysville merchants that II
they could get support in buying in
struments and uniforms they would
give several concerts on the streets
this summer. They have been unable
to make good their promise thus far
as several of the members have been
sick and they felt as IL they would like
to have the entire band together when
the concerts were to be given. To-
nights concert will probably be the
first of several the band will give dur
ing the fall.
Tonight's concert will be as fol-
lows:
March, Show Girl. Will HUFF
March. Our Waving Colors. Ray Hall
Waltz, Margaret ....,........Ca Carton
Serenade, Silly Night. viii HUI
Overture, Arbitration. .. Barnard
March, Sinfonia. al Hays
INTERMISSION
March, Booster .............K Klein
Serenade, Evening Breezes. al Hays
Overture, Inspiration .... Haynes
Waltz, Pond Lilies .....A Al Hays
Barn Dance, Uncle Remus. . Bean
National Emblem .........B agley
The success of the band has depend
ed largely upon the efforts of Manager
]. II. Randolph and Director Perry
These two men have worked unceas-
ingly to make the band an institution
in this city and their efforts have been
crowned with much success. The
band has made quite a name for itself
in the surrounding country and is very
much in demand for gatherings where
music is desired.
A glance over the program for to-
nights concert will show at once the
class of music the band plays. They
have practiced quite bit for the ex-
hibition tonight and they feel that
the Maysville people will be proud of
their band. Come out and hear them
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
VIM Re Held In This City Beginning
Next Monday--Meetings wiz
He In Third Street VI. T..
Church.

The Mason County Teachers lnsti-
tute will be held in the Third Street M.
4 Church of this city beginning next
Monday morning and lasting the re-
mainder of the week. All of the sc
teachers in the county will be ex-
pected to attend every session.
Two noted instructors of the state
will be present throughout the week.
Miss Miriam holland and Prof. X. =,
Green will be ready at any time to an
swer any question the various teacn-
ers may wish to ask them.
Miss holland will have charge of the
Lewisburg school this term, coming
from Eastern Normal School where
she has been teacher. She will show
the institute the organization, discip-
line and instruction of one-teacher
school.
Prof. r. p. Green of Bowling Green,
teacher in the Western Normal School,
will instruct the group teachers.
On Wednesday afternoon the COM
mencement exercises of the Eighth
Grade of the county schools will be
held. The address to the graduates
will be made by Rev. w. b. Campbell
of the First M. e. Church, South. A
large number of graduates will take
part in the exercises and the exercises
will be rather Interesting. Prof. R. p.
Green will present the certificates of
graduation from the eighth grade to
the students.
The program for the various days
will be announced in the Ledger as
they are given out by Miss Yancey, the
superintendent of the county schools.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
CASE DISMISSED

In Police Court yesterday afternoon
the case Of Mrs. Farrow Of Short
street against Mrs. Morgan for
breach Of the peace was dismissed. Mrs
Farrow claimed that the defendant had
used insulting language toward her
sons. The prosecution failed to prove
the breach of peace and the case was
dismissed
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
WILL BRICK EXTENSION

The Second street extension will he
bricked this fall according to Mr.. No
land, one of the members of the firm
of Vastine, holland and Lowrey. The
work on the curb will be begun this
week and then the work will
be pushed along steadily He stated
that that street might be entirely fin.
ished before East Second street would
be. The steam shovel in the Sixth
Ward will be brought down to do the
remainder of the excavating on East
Second and the extension.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
PROPOSED LAW
IF ENACTED BY
SATURDAY WILL
PREVENT STRIKE
Trainmen's Head Says That Brother
hoods Are Satisfied With s.HOur
Day and Present Wages
Leaders Of the Two Fac
lions Mark Time.
CONGRESS sUSPENDS OTHER BUSI.
NESS TO CONSIDER RAILROAD
neutrality-suspicious.
HOPEFUL
Railroads in All Sections OF Country
Prepare TO Meet With
Walk-Out.

Washington, August 3O--All the rail-
road brotherhood heads were obviously
pleased tonight after a careful study
of the proposed bill to fix an eight
hour work day for trainmen engaged
in the interstate commerce at present
wages and for an investigation of re-
suits by a Commission. w. G. Lee,
head of the Trainmen's Brotherhood,
made the unequivocable statement
that the enactment of such a law by
midnight Saturday night would avert
the strike
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31

The Sunday School of the First M.
Il. Church, South, held a picnic yes
terday on the W. w. Ball farm on the
Fleming Pike. A large number at
tended. All report a fine time and
plenty OF eats.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
FINE DISPLAY

The display of rag rugs in the east
window of Hunts store is attracting
quite bit Of attention. The rugs are
arranged with fine taste and show up
to a good advantage.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
SELL TWO CARS

Last week Kirk Bros. of this city
delivered a Saxon Six touring car to
w. s. Antle and Hudson Super Six
touring car to Clarence A. Kelsch Of
Dover.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-31
WILL REOPEN STUDIO

Miss Ida Berry is at home and will
resume her music class Monday, Sep
tember 4th. PA Court street. a30-3t