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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
NEGOTIATIONS WILL
 PROCEED THIS WEEK
Rush of National Guards men to Mexican Border
 Continues

Washington, July 9.-The informal ne- gouations here between Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate, and act ing Secretary Polk of the state depart ment, which are expected to smooth out the differences between the two govern ments, probably will begin sometime this week. It was said at the embassy to- night that the instructions from Mexico City awaited by the ambassador were ex- pected tomorrow.
 Absence of further reports of the outlaw band which General Carranza warned the United States government might be head ed for another raid across the border, en- couraged officials in hoping this new ele- ments probably will begin sometime this difficult problems which the Mexican and American conferees must solve
 War department officials said many thousand additional national gaurdsmen would start for the border this week. No important movements of the troops at the border or beyond were reported during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
How Mines Are Laid

One of the ways in which the bellig- erent nations lay mines in harbors and other waters is described in the July Popular Mechanics Magazine On one deck of a vessel are several narrow tracks supporting the mines, each of which is mounted on wheels. Each mine is in turn rolled to the stern and, by means of special launching tracks, Is dropped into the sea without tilting A mine of the character described is made up of three parts A spherical floating chamber containing the ex- plosive etc.; an anchor chamber which is connected with the former by a cable and weighted sounding line. The length of the latter is equal to the depth at which the mine is to float. When the end of the sounding line strikes bottom the lessening of it's pull throws a pawl which prevents the drum in the anchor chamber from paying out more cable to the sphere. Consequently the latter is drawn under water to a depth equal to the length of the sound ing line, as the anchor chamber settles to the bottom. page illustration in the July Popular Mecanics Magazine depicts graphically this method of mine laying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE

Atlanta, July 9.--Rivers throughout Georgia and eastern Alabama were re- ported bank full tonight, while the heavy rains that reached this section simulta- neously with the tropical hurricane along the gulf coast continued. Flooded rivers already have taken two lives in Georgia within the past "A hours and tonight it was reported from Columbus, Ga, that the Chattanhoochee there threatened to overow into Georgia on the east and Alabama on the west.
 It was said that the plants of the Muscogee Manufacturing company and o1 the Phoenix mills would not be able tc operate tomorrow because uf flooded base. ments, while from Girard, Ala, just across the river from Columbus, came report that many houses in the ne- gro section there were already under water.
 lowlands already have been flooded, but disrupted wire communication rendered impossible all but the most meagre re- ports reaching here. Meanwhile in north ern Georgia and Alabama the heavy rains promised still greater volume of water for points south. The weather bureau announced tonight that in the almost continuous downpour here since Thursday 7.29 inches of rain had fallen.
 Railroad schedules are badly deranged in southwestern Georgia and the adja- cent parts of Alabama, and it was said it might be 10 days before Central of Georgia train could reach Columbia Ala, just across the Georgia line. Much of the lowlands there were said to be flooded, and it was said numbers of per sons were rescued from their flooded homes. Patrick Rice, employe of Wood s mill near Columbia, was taken from a garret of small house today, almost starved. He had been marooned for sev- eral days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
CROSSED THE OCEAN

It was recalled tonight that the small submarine built in America and assembled in Canada made a success ful voyage under convoy a year ago from Montreal to England without trouble and upon their arrival there live Of them continued to the Dardan- elles.
 Military authorities here were in- clined to give full credit to the Ger man officials for conceiving the idea and making effective a commercial ex- change with the United States by use of the submarine. As military propo- s1tion, they evinced little surprise at the incident, saying that the vessel possessed no military advantages, ex- cept that of size, over the recent types added to the United States navy The Deutschlands accomplishment was pointed to by high naval off, cer tonight as strong argument for the construction of submarines to be permanently with the fleet as a part Of its complete organization. He es- | timated that within five years sub | marines would be required to make | the United States navy an efficient factor in national defense, not only | along the coasts but at sea also
 Naval officials said tonight it was mechanically possible for the Deutsch land to carry both rifles and torpedo | tubes as part of it's armament. Ever
 with a cargo of 1000 tons. they said
 sufficient space would be left for al least four torpedo tubes and a suf- l ficient number of shells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Equal Rights for Both Sexes

Israel LdnRWlll Tn the July AIGIFOpOI-
 itan.
 There was once social state com posed of families. each unit circling round and represented by the male bread winner. He went out into the hurly-burly: the woman remained the delicate flower of the home. It was 2 conception not without it's beauty. For this it is now sought to substitute fam lilies with a dual center and equal rights in the hurly-burly for both sexes. It is a conception not without it's ugliness. But the striving for it is not mere play of the brain. The fe- male flowers have been already flung out of the home: millions of English women have been driven into factories, shops and offices. The anti-suffra- gists did not attempt to drive back this labor into the security and sane tity of the home. and the attempt to secure for it the same political status as male labor they combatted Placed between two worlds. they made the worst of both.
 Their arch antagonist, Miss Christa- bel Pankhurst. abandoned her place or exile in France to tour in the United States as champion of England and rendered valuable service in that hot bed of -Germanism by her oratori- cal and dialectical powers; her repar- tee, sharpened by years of practice against the Briton. gallins now the German American. The Suffragette was revived. But the reborn offspring was no longer the legitimate organ of the movement. It should rather have been called the War Baby, so unmistaka bly was it a child of military passion. Not one of the press dema gogues who daily or weekly whip up the beast in man. not one of the militarists who are out to crush militarism could vie with Christabel Pankhurst in her impas- stoned torrent of Jingoese. The worst extravaganza or our junker journalists were outdone. I know no male fire eater who has set forth so drastic a programme as this female of the spe- cies"
 institute compulsory national sery- ice, military and industrial. Tighten the blockade so that Germany shall not receive a single thing helpful to them in the prosecution of the war. Purify the official organization of the country Of naturalized Germans and of Ger mans born in England but of Ger man blood. Purify it, too of any Brit ish blood who may be pro-German or lf-hearted in the prosecution of the war" Even true born Englishmen.o you see. less bellicose than the major lty, are to be kicked out of England, And 1t is only the other day that the papers were discussing what island could serve as the St. Helena of the suffra gettes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
REPORTSOF ANOTHER DEFEAT AT J|M|NEZ
Francisco Villa Said to Be Suffering From
 Rheumatism

El Paso, Tex, July 9.-Reports that the Vlllista command operating southwest of Jiminez had inflicted the third defeat within week on de facto troops and had retaken Jiminez were current on both sides of the Rio Grande tonight, but were without official confirmation.
 Private advices to local mining men say that Villa planned but did not di- rect the first attack of Jiminez, which was led by his lieutenant, Calixto Con treras. Villa himself, the dispatches said, is crippled with rheumatism and unable to walk except with crutches. He was reported to be taking treatment at mud springs in the Rio Florido valley.
 Gen. George Bell Jr., and Gen. Fran cisco Gonzales, commander at Juarez, held conference last night at the in ternational bridge, it was learned today General Bel, while admitting that tie meeting was held, refused tonight to state what was discussed
 It was reported, however, from Mexi- can sources usually reliable, that Gen. eral Bell asked the Juarez commander to report to him promptly any news of the movement of bandit forces toward the Big Bend district of Texas. It has been rumored that the Villistas intended to strike across the desert and invade this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Use Liquid Air in Mining

From the July Popular Mechanics Mag i azine
 Liquid air has been used increasingly in Germany for blasting, since the out break of the war. and so satisfactory has it been found that doubtless it will be used even more after the war One advantage that liquid air has over oth- CT explosives is the safety with which it can be handled. It blasting. black mouselike bags, which are called car tridges, are saturated with the liquid air and used as charges. Though one of the cartridges Is more powerful than an ordinary charge of dynamite it can be trampled under foot without any danger, hissing sound like escaping steam being the only noise produced. The miners take several of these car tridges and with a stick jam them into a hole that has been drilled into the rock. The charge is set off by means of electricity. According to German figures, the liquid air, under present methods of manufacture, costs about one-half as much as dynamite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
FIRST DIRECT WORD FROM MOBILE TELLS
 OF HEAVY DAMAGES
 TO THE WATER FRONT
Continued from Page One,

including the big boat of the municipal swimming pool, was loaded on trucks and other vehicles and transported overland to the scene of the overflow.
 The Cahaba river and all it's tributaries in the Lake Laner district have ove-- flowed and the entire territory is a mass of swiftly running water. Reports from that region late tonight state that no lives have been lost, but all the negroes have not been removed to safety yet
 Among the workers in the rescue party are the members of the exclusive Dallas club of this city. Patterson & Plumlee, local woodworking plant, worked all day Sunday building boats for rescue work in the Lake Lanier district and around Marion Junction, should more aid he called for there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
CARRIES DYESTUFFS

New York. July 9.-The German sub marine Deutschland, which entered the Virginia Capes today. carries about 10s tons of chemicals and dyestuffs consigned to five New York houses, it was an nounced here tonight.
 Arrival of the undersea craft had been anxiously awaited by the New York con signees of her cargo. The supplies she brought are those most urgently needed i'll the drug trade and to relieve the shortage of dyes. The houses here tc which shipments have been sent are Bad ische & Co.,, Cassella Color company, Her. man Metz Co.,, Berlin Drug Co.,. and the Bayer Co.
 While the New York merchants knew the submarine was on her way, they had little information regarding the his tory-making voyage They estimated to- night that the submersible carried 15( tens of mail which the business men 0i Germany had been unable to get past the British censor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Mrs. w. l.. Rasco

Funeral services over the remains Mrs. w. l.. Rasco. who died Saturd; night at 10:30 o'clock, at the residen of her father, w. K. Bailey. 2431 Acac avenue, Ensley, will be held at t Brighton Methodist church this afterno at o'clock. Services will be conduct by the Rev. w. O. Horton, pastor the Brighton Methodist church, a burial in Brighton cemetery. Mrs, Ras is survived by her husband; her paren MT. and Mrs. w. K. Bailey of Ensle four brothers and one sister. The folio ing pallbearers will serve: R. E. Donal H. A. Huffman, H. M. Sharpe, J. Boxley. J. E.. Ellis and G. c. Cam bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

formally; that the submarine was a mer- chant ship pure and simple and as such should require no diplomatic representa- tions on her behalf.
 The Deutschland is the first vessel un- der the German merchant flag to enter an American port since the early days of the war, when Teutonic craft raced in to save themselves from British warships
 According to reports another submarine already is on the way across and she and the Deutschland are members of fleet of such vessels built or building which will be employed regularly in the trans atlantic trade as long as the war lasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
HEAVY LOSSES

Chattanooga, July 9.-Reports from many points in the flooded sections CT this district reached here tonight of oam- ages to crops, highways and railroad lines, estimates being made that the losses would amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars Several towns re- ported that the high waters had drivea scores of residents from their homes. Many bridges are down and train sched- ules have been demoralized. The almost continuous rainfall since Thursday night had reached a total precipitation of S.1a inches here tonight, according to official observations. Queen and Crescent trains are being detoured over the Southern railway on account of a washout at BakeWell, near here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Will Speak at Detroit

Washington, July 9.-President Wilsc left Washington tonight for Detroi where he will deliver an address tomo row morning before the Worlds Sale manship congress. He expects to recei, members of the congress later at the D. troit Athletic club, visit an automobi plant and perhaps address it's employe Leaving at p. m. he will arrive hel Tuesday morning. Mrs. Wilson, Seer tary Humility and Representative Dor mus. chairman of the congressional can paign committee, are in the President party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
EVERYTHING ARRANGED

Mexico City, July 9.-The preliminary arrangements for conference of repre- sentatives of the United States and Mex ico to he held in some city in the United States have been completed, it is learned from a trustworthy source, and it Is be- lieyed that by Tuesday Mexican Ambas- sador Designate Arredondo will advise the state department at Washington of the details of the plans for peace par leys. These, it is understood would be held without delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Fred Antwine

Funeral services for Fred Antwil aged r years, who died at local firmary Thursday morning, were condu ed from the family residence, BPS Noi Twelfth street. yesterday afternoon al o'clock and from St. Pauls Catho church at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. Fatf James E. Coyle, pastor of the church. ficiated. The deceased is survived by mother, Mrs. John +. Antwine; thu sister and two brothers. Interment lowed in Oak Hiil cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
A Good Horse

From the National Magazine.
 Old Mir. Caswell was an inveterate horse trader, and also good de4l of wag.
 One day he swapped decidedly dis reputable-looking nag, and after the deal was consummated he said.
 Now sir I'll tell yer fair an square That horse has got two faults"
 Yes and more too. I guess" assentcd the other. But what are the two you mentionT'
 "Well,v confided old iCaswell slowly, If he gifts out in tn field he's tn hardest horse to ketch ye ever see. an when ye ketch him he aint worth . cuss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Raymond E. Donnelly

The body of Raymond F. Donnelly, az SS. who died at local infirmary ear Saturday morning, were sent to Exc, sor Springs. Mo, yesterday afternoon 12:SO o'clock by the Johns Undertakil company for interment. He is survived his widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
AT BILOXI

Biloxi, Miss, July 9.-The American schooner St. Bartholomew, of Biloxi was tonight added to the list of the seven schooners reported missing yesterday. Fears were entertained .n shipping cir cles here that the eight schooners had foundered' or been dashed ashore during the tropical storm of Wednesday and Thursday. The St. Bartholomew carried a crew of four men and was engaged in freighting oil between New Orleans and Biloxi. The seven ether schooners reported missing were the Mary G. Dant- zler, Champion, M. A. Achorn, Emma Harvey, Lagota, Beulah D, and Cambria. A total of 39 men comprised the crews of the seven ships.
 Reports received here tonight told of the destruction of the schooner Nell M against the rocks near Back Bay. The Nell M was abandoned by her crew Sat urday when it was seen there was nc chance to get her into a safe harbor.
 The Cumberland telephone cable was swept away by high water resulting from the storm at Ship Island causing loss estimated at $500O.
 Although patrol boats and sea-goine tugs searched all Saturday and today TOT the missing schooners and smaller yes sels, including a number Of pleasure craft no success was reported. A rev scattered bits of wreckage were located but there was nothing which would make Identification possible.
 The loss from damage at Ship lsianc and to shipping in the vicinity toniSn' was estimated to be in excess of $l5O'OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Murray Melvin McCarter

Funeral services over the remains
 Murray Melvin McCarter, the 3-year-t son of MT. and Mrs. T. A. McCart who died early Saturday morning at family residence, 510 St. Charles stre West End, were held from the resider yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Int ment followed in Forest Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
WILL LIBEL U-BOAT

Bridgeport, Conn.,, July 9-In an effort to establish the Americant patents on his type of submersible, Simon Lake. treas urer of the Lake Torpedo Boat company of this city said tonight that the com pany would libel the German submarine Deutschland at Baltimore tomorrow. The allegation, it is understood, will be that the construction of the Deutschland in wolves an infringement of the Lake pat ents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Deaths and Funerals
Frank w. Poole

Frank W. Poole, aged 67 years, di| yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at local infirmary. The body is held the undertaking parlors of Lige Loy, penI ing funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
ANOTHER ON THE WAY

Officials of the Eastern Forwarding company said tonight a representative of the German embassy probably would come to Baltimore to greet the com mander of the Deutschland. They were at pains to point out however, that the embassy would be interested only in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Some Game

Rock Island, H., July 9.--The longest baseball game of the season was played today by Rock Island and Hannibal of the Three I league, Hannibal finally win ming by the score of to 3 in the twenty second inning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
RAID ENGLAND

London, July 10.-Hostile aero planes have dropped bombs on the English coast, but so far as is known did no damage,. An official statement, issued this morning is as follows:
 Shortly before midnight Sunday enemy aeroplanes visited the south east coast of England. From the information available about five bombs were dropped. No damage is reported so far. Anti-aircraft guns engaged the raiding machines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

practical fulfillment of the faith naval constructors have put in the theory of under water navigation on a high seas scale. Theoretically, the cruising ra
 dius of the submarines of the United states Fleet is 5000 miles, but the long est single cruise ever completed by them without mishap was that made py the K class boats last year from San Francisco to Honolulu. a distance of about 2000 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
NOthinp Plain

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 The sunken gardens will be over here.' S Yes slr,' said the new gardener. how about few plane trees?"
 Nope What I want is ornamental shrubbery."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

The Metropolitan cafe wants you to t their delicious pies.
 Trustees Loan and Guaranty Co.,: " loan money to men who work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

especially to handle the business of un- derwater liners The latter company has a pier and warehouse, in which are stored the goods to be loaded on the Deutsch- land for her return trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-03
LINCOLN TOLD A STORY.

At one time a friend complained to President Lincoln that a certain cabi- net officer was administering his of flee with unusual energy with the hope of securing the presidential nomina- tion
 That reminds me-" said MT. Lin coin, that my brother and l were once blowing a field with lazy horse, but at times he rushed across the field so fast that 1 could hardly keep up with him. At last I found an enor- nous chin fly on him and knocked it off. Now, 1 am not going to make that mistake a second time. If the secretary has a chin fly on him I am not going to knock it off, if it will only make his department go."
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-03
THE WHITE WHALE.

One of the creatures that inhabit the northern seas is the beluga, or white whale. It frequents the Arctic ocean, enters the numerous bays and inlets and sometimes travels up the fresh water streams to a considerable distance in search of food. It preys upon fish, and owing to it's ability to swim very rapidly it is able to capture the fastest of these. It is pure white in color and quite large, often reach ing fifteen to eighteen feet in length. It has a large mouth, containing a number of very sharp conical teeth. It swims by doubling it's strong tail back under it's body and driving itself forward with powerful stroke.