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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
ABANDONED
 FOR B|G SUGAR MILL
Philippine Government Will Not Build Central on
 Sugar-Producing Island

Manila, May 1. Correspondence of the Associated Press. )-After more than six months of negotiation, the Philippine government has abandoned, for the time being at least, the project to finance a sugar central on the ricn sugar-pro reducing island of Negros. It is more than a year ago that the in- sular legislature authorized the ex- penditure of one million dollars gold for the construction of a modern cen tral It was hoped that this would be the forerunner of others, some built by the government, others by the planters themselves
 Under the terms of the law. the gov in a corporation formed by the plant CTS who would benefit by the cen tral. The debt to the governm ent would be paid off gradually and ulti- mately the planters would be the sole owners of the corporation
 Isabela, occidental Negros, was picked as the site for the first cen tral. The contract was finally let to a Liverpool firm but difficulties arose and the firm was allowed to withdraw it's bid. The increased price of ma
  break of the war was the chief cause for the withdrawal of the bid.
 The government advertised again for bids, giving up hope of securing cen- tral in time to handle the 1916-17 crop but hoping to construct one in time to handle the harvest of 19171S. The only bidder in the field was the Hon. olulu Iron works and government eX- perts figured that instead of the cen- tral costing the million dollars orig inally calculated. it would now cost 50 per cent more.
 Collector of Customs Bernard Her stein is to go to the United States on vacation next month and he has been asked by the board to make in vestigations in Louisiana to find if possible, a satisfactory mill which may be brought to the islands and set up at cost within the limit of the in- sular appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
United States to Take More Steps to Protect
 Its Citizens in Mexico
eContinued from Page One,

in the bandit infested regions will be considered was not disclosed.
 Consul Letcher of Chihuahua City will come to Washington after the confer ences to report to the state department
 No important military developments in Mexico or along the border were re- ported to Washington today. Officials are closely observing the campaign be- gun by General Trevino in southern and western Chihuahua and against the out laws who raided the Big Bend district Official dispatches today state that Col onel Sibley, in charge of the pursuit of the outlaws who raided Glenn Springs and Bouqullas, had a temporary base about 40 miles south of the boundary
 Army officers believed it possible that the bandits might be caught between the Carranza and American forces
 The rescue of Jesse Deemer and his negro cook, Monroe Payne, captured in the Glenn Springs raid was officially confirmed during the day.
 State department dispatches indicated that the strike of Mexican railway em- ployes was spreading. Shop employees at Piedras Negras were reported to have gone on a strike, preventing movements of trains fro mthe south since May A. It also was officially reported that railroad CihplOycS III SLruck May l6, and that Aguas Calientes was cut off from railroad communication because of the strike.
 The Mexican embassy tonight announced the receipt of dispatches from Mexico saying that the national monetary com mission shortly would promulgate regu- lations to become effective June to set forth the method and basis of settlement of obligations contracted for payment in metallic hafn ba ~. present paper currency; that offices had been opened in the capital where claim ants to properties seized by the consti- nationalist government during the recent revolution may present their applications for reinstatement to their titles; that the mining camps of Guanajuato were rapidly resuming operations, and that General Carranza had ordered the beginning of harbor improvements at Guaymas, Ma zatlan, Manzanillo and such other of the Pacific coast ports of Mexico as are in need of such work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
YOUNG OFFICER HAD
 THRILLING ESCAPE
 IN CAPTIVE BALLOON
Leash and Drifted Away-Jumped With a Parachute and Landed
 in French Lines

Paris, May 1.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press. )-One of the thrilling adventures of the verdun fighting was the escape from capture or death of a young lieutenant whose captive balloon was set adrift when a shell severed the steel cable connecting him with the earth. Though already mentioned in the cable dispatches the complete story from the Paris Journal is interesting
 Yesterday afternoon a report ran through the French lines that a sausage balloon was off Thousands of anxious eyes were directed toward the little speck which grew fainter and fainter in the distance as the southerly wind waited it toward the German positions.
 FORGOT TO FIRE
 -Four aeroplanes at once started in the vain hope of rendering assistance, but everyone felt that the observer was doomed. Minutes passed. The balloon kept rising. Soldiers forgot to fire, the suspense was so terrible.
 Then suddenly tiny gray speck was seen to part from the balloon, which shot up 1000 feet, but instead of falling to earth the speck seemed to be pulled up sharp in midair. At last, with the aid of glasses, observers saw that the speck was a human body suspended from a parachute A mighty cheer rose as the truth was realized, but full 10 minutes of suspense lasted as the parachute with its human freight slowly descended, and finally landed close to the French lines"
 The young lieutenant thus described his experience: "The first intimation that something had gone wrong was when l felt a slight shock I thought the tele- nh hod pfn nd at I became aware that the other balloons were growing smaller, and I grasped the fact that I was adrift. A glance at my barometer told me I was already 5000 feet up. I tried to pull the cord work ing the hydrogen automatic control, but it had become jammed and refused to work I tried to climb to 1t, but failed.
 JUMPED 65 FEET
 '"Then I feared I was lost. My first thought was to destroy my papers, then I thought of blowing out my brains to avoid falling into the hands of the Ger mans. Then, however, came inspiration. Why not try the parachute? I had to be quick, for I was now Il 600 feet up. The cord which was tied around my body was 65 feet long, so I had to jump that distance into the void before the box con- taining the parachute could open and set it free.
 For few seconds I held on to the car by my hands. Then I let go. must have dropped more than 100 feet before the parachute unfurled, and it was not an agreeable sensation. But after that did not mind. I was able to look about me, and felt the sensation of com plete security. When I was about 2500 feet from the ground began to see that the wind was carrying me towards the Iar7nan lines Then T seemed to lose con- sciousness. When I finally landed I was only 300 yards from the German line. I had been 20 minutes falling"
 The officer refused to allow his name to be published. "It would be too much of a shock to my mother" he explained, ''for she fancies that I am in safe billet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
VISITING LADIES
 ARE APPREC|ATNE
Resolutions Passed by Con- federated Southern Me- mOrial Association for
 COurtesies Shown

The Confederated Southern Memorial association, which has been in session in Birmingham for the past three days, adopted a set of resolutions thanking the city of Birmingham and it's clubs for the hospitality shown them while here, at meeting held yesterday afternoon. A copy of the resolutions follow:
 Your committee on resolutions begs to submit the following:
 We found kind, thoughtful consideration given by the various committees for our comfort and pleasure. The beautifully decorated halls evinced warm welcome, and our president as usual amid hun dreds of calls upon her. proved herself woman of fine executive ability-ever just and impartial in her decisions
 The convention strengthens the me- morial ties, and the younger members feel greater reverence for our sacred cause.
 The address of welcome by Mrs. R. F. Dexter, state vice president, opened the convention in a most beautiful and fit- ting manner.
 The commander in chief of the veterans, Gen. Bennett H. Young, gave a talk which was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of hearing him.
 The president general, United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery, Mrs. Odenheimer, made an address replete with general in- formation of the work so dear to our hearts. Mrs W. J. Benham, our be- loved president, introduced Hon. John H. Tillnlan of Arkansas, who spoke at length on the cotton tax bill, and his Q r-rG oe%;,a and unanimously indorsed.
 We wish to express sincere thanks to the city of Birmingham for courtesy, cordiality and hospitality extended to our association. To Mrs. Chapel Cory chair man of entertainment committee, for courtesies shown us, and particularly to Cable company for the use of hall To Church of Advent for parish house, and to the ladies who so generously provided delicious lunches during the convention; also to those charming women who added greatly to the pleasure of the occasion by opening the hospitable doors of the beautiful Country club and providing delicious refreshments and inspiring mu- sic during the afternoon of May 16, and for the no less beautiful courtesy at the Southern club by these same gracious hostesses on Wednesday afternoon, and the enjoyable automobile ride of Thurs day, brought to close the most profit able and delightful convention of 1916. And to the press for ably reporting all proceedings.
 We feel that much good has been ac- complished by this convention-thoughts which perfect harmony have prevailed. Respectfully submitted.
 Committee:
 MRS. PAULINE J. HAUSEMAN,
 Of Alabama, Chairman. MRS. ROBERT H. JONES,
 Of North Carolina. MRS. S. A. MORENO, of Florida MRS. WILLIAM PATRICK ANDERSON.
 Of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
KNIGHTS OF KU-KLUX
 SEE BIRTH OF NATION
New Order Commemorating Original Ku-Klux Clan Are Guests of Man
 agement of Birth of Nation

A body of members of the Knights or the Ku tlux Klan, numbering 25, attend- ed the performance of "The Birth of a Nation" at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan was organized on the summit of Stone nouns tain in Georgia last Thanksgiving day. Col. William J. Simmons, it's founder, ,a in the city attending the reunion. His title is Imperial Wizard" he being one of the original Ku Klux Klansmen dur ing the reconstruction period. J. B. Frost, national organizer, and L. M. Johnson of the Invisible Empire. MrSAiHs in the city.
 The Knights of the Ku Klux Kfa1rsecew one of the features of the parade yes- terday They were garbed in their strik- ing costumes, similar to the original Ku Klux Klan, and attracted an unusual amount of attention. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are a secret, social, pa~ triotic and benevolent order founded in commemoration of the original Ku Kux K1an.
 A Klan has been organized in Birming- ham and they seek only the best citi- zens, who are closely affiliated with the Confectionery. Its primary purpose is a monument to the Ku Klux Klan, which figured notably in the history of recona struction days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Played Edwin Booths Part

Edwin Milton Royle. in Harper's Maga-
 zine for May.
 I had the honor of taking Booths place once and once only. It happened in the city of Cheyenne. The town had planned a grand public reception to the great tragedian: they had provided a military band from the fort, and a coach with six beautiful white horses. Cheyenne's beauty and its ehivalry were at the station for the historic event. When the flattering news was broken to Booth he positively refused the royal honors. The poor manager was in a funk. Of course, it was good business; it wouldn't do to sacrify To- cal pride; but he was finally induced by his start to send a telegram stating plainly that "Mr Booth positively re- fused to be made a circus of." I sus- pect that the manager didn't send the telegram or that the local manager lit his cigar with it. for when we drew up to the station the royal honors were in fragrant evidence. Booth obdu- rately refused to leave his private car. Suddenly he turned to me, put his arm over my shoulder. and said "They want Edwin? We'll here he is. Take him." was clean shaven and tried. as all of us did, to look as much like a tragedan as could: I wore cape overcoat that proclaimed my theatrical calling in every line. So pulled down my soft hat. climbed into the great equipage with the ladies of the com pany. and was driven all over the boulevards of Cheyenne to the unn,is- takable qualification of the inhabit- ants.
 There he is.'' heard them say when we reached the hotel. NO, that ain't Booth" "Yes. it is: rode up in the six horse coach That's Booth" I escaped before there was a riot or a lynching, and had the right to say ever after that if I. hadn't played Hamlet had played the next thing to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
70 CONSOLIDATE WORK

Mnyeapolis, May 1s.-The Northern Bap- tist convention today disposed of one of the most important questions before the church by adopting unanimously resolu- ton providing for the consolidation of the missionary work of the American Baptist Publication society and the Amer ican Baptist Home Mission society thus ending a controversy of years standing and avoiding a threatened break in the convention.
 A resolution said by members to have been directed mainly against certain in fuences of wealthy private foundations, was adopted without comment or explan- ation. Delegates pointed out that it has been stipulated by foundations in confer ring endowments that the beneficiary in- stitution shall be nondenomination or iinterdenominational and that some col leges have gone so far as to change their names in their desire to receive the endowments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
BAPT|STS PLAN ID
 SEND MISSIONARIES
 ID GERMAN PRISONS
Will Seek to Convert theTwO Million Russians There. Presbyterians Meet
 at Orlando

Asheville, N. C., May 1S-Plans to send missionaries into German and Austrian prison camps to attempt to convert to the Baptist faith the two million Russian prisoners of war;" held there, were out lined to the Southern Baptist convention at it's session here late today, which was devoted chiefly to hearing experiences of it's missionaries returned from foreign fields. The idea of converting war prison CTS was advanced by native Russian, known in this country as William Fetler, who told the convention that he had been banished from Russia because of his re- ligious activities after adopting the Bap- tist faith in Petrograd.
 After the war we can build churches in Russia" Fetler said, but now we must take advantage of an opportunity we may never have again in a thousand years and convert these Russians in prison. If we can convert them to our Christian faith they will create such a religious awakening when they go home after the war as the world has never seem
 No formal action was taken on the suggestion but many delegates to the con- vention wept as Fetler described "Relig- ious Prosecutions in Russia of Jews and Baptists Alike.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
TO GET MORE ATTENTION

Orlando, Fla, May 1S.-Personal evil dence of the intention of the Presbyterian church in the United States to pay great CT attention to the country churches was given at the first business session of the fifty sixth general assembly of the church by the election of the Rev. c. w. Grafton, pastor of Union and Ben salem churches in the presbytery of Mis- sissippi, to the office of moderator pr. J. l.. Mauze, pastor of Central church, one of the most prominent churches in St. Louis was nominated in opposition to Dr. Grafton, but at his own request the nomination was withdrawn.
 Other officers elected today were two temporary secretaries, the Rev. G. A.. Penich. Austin, Tex, and the Rev. J. C.. Herndon, LaGrange Ga.
 Dr. Grafton succeeds pr. William McF. Alexander of New Orleans as modera tor. He is the oldest country pastor of the southern church in point of service in a single church. He has held only one pas torate during his 43 years as a minister.
 Outside the election of moderator this afternoon and the sermon of the retiring moderator at the morning session, little business was transacted by the assembly. More commissioners had registered prior to the opening of the first session than ever before. The attendance is expected to be the largest of any general assembly. No session will be held tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
NOVELTY SHOWER

One of series of parties planned for Miss Lucia Bruns. bride elect, was the novelty shower given yester- day afternoon by Mrs. Henry Hurd at her home on Fifth avenue. The pink and green tones. the colors of the we'd ding, were employed in the decorations of the reception rooms, roses, carna- toins, ferns and potted plants being used in profusion throughout A heart contest was greatly enjoyed and was an interesting feature of the occasion
 Later in the evening as the wedding march was played a boy dressed as a mail carrier came in with two large parcel post packages for Miss Bruns
 These were opened and a large num- Der of lovely gifts were disclosed. Each package was opened and the honoree thanked her many friends for the love- ly tokens. During the afternoon de- licious salad and ice course in which the pink and green tones prevailed was served. About 30 friends of the hon. oree enjoyed this charming hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
SKATING A FEATURE
 AT EAST LAKE PARK

Today at East Lake park skating will be the special feature, the big rink. the largest in the entire south, being thrown open to the ladies and all over IS years of age will be admitted free.
 The gigantic skating rink at this pop ular resort has recently been resurfaced and a complete outfit of new skates has been added, making it modern in every detail.
 Several special features in the way of diversion for the devotees of the skating art have been originated for this after noon.
 Even larger throngs than heretofore en- joyed the elaborate fireworks displays many hundreds of the old vets wind ing up the day in enjoyment of the pyro- techntc display, notwithstanding the at mospheric coolness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
WEATHER CAUSES
 DISAPPOINTMENT OF
 WRESTLING MATCH

The wrestling bout scheduled at Rick wood Field last night was postponed, owing to unfavorable weather conditions. Ed ''Strangler' Lewis was matched with Jack Leon, the wild Russian Cossack. Promoter Nespor announced last night that the match between Lewis and Leon would be staged Tuesday night at the Jefferson theatre.
 Since plans for the tourney scheduled to take place at Redwood did not ma terialize. it is probable that the tourney will be continued with the matches be- ing staged at the Jefferson. A large num- Der of wrestlers are in town and defi- mite announcement will be made in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
New Light Established

Atlantic Highlands, N. J.. May 1S.-A cylindrical gas and bell buoy. sur mounted by skeleton superstructure IS fee. high. containing the bell and show ing 390 candle power light of one sec ond duration every three seconds and visible eight miles was today esta blished bS the United States lighthouse service near Shrewsbury Rocks about five miles east southeast of highland light at the entrance to New York harbor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
PERSONALS

Mrs. w. F. Mckenzie of Greenville is the guest of Miss Mary Ethridge on Sec ond avenue
 Mrs. T. N Gillian and little son of Maplesvile, Ala. are visiting relatives in Bessemer for a. few days.
 Miss Maud Tipton, who has been at tending school at Montevallo. has re- turned home to spend the summer with relatives.
 J. D. Wood of Emerson. Ark. is the guest of his sister. Mrs. T. J. Hayes, and family on Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. Nora Wilson and daughter. Miss Margaret Wilson, of Tyler Tex are the guests of Mrs Wilson's brother, J. H. Parsons
 Major and Mrs. William J. Parks and family of Pine Bluff, Ark, are the guests of Mrs. Parks parents Mir. and Mrs Huey.
 J. L. Boiling of Radford, Va, a Con federate veteran, is the guest of rela- tives and friends in this city for a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Dr. Roberts Nominated
 General Harrison

In the report of the convention of the Confederate Veterans, held at the Bijou theatre Wednesday afternoon, General Skyes of Mississippi was given the credit of nominating Gen. George P. Harrison as commander in chief of the Confederate Veterans The credit should have been given to Dr. Deering J. Roberts of Nash vile.
 by General Harrison after he had been elected to this high office for mentioning his name in nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
LIQUOR INSPECTOR IS
 SUED FOR DAMAGES

Claiming that pr. Frederick B. Suttons city liquor inspector. entered upon his premises after night and searched thems Onofrio Schillaci is sueing for 5000 In the city court, claiming alleged trespass. The plaintiff alleges that search was made of his house and other premises after his wife had retired and that tha defendant had holes dug in his yard up- roofing and tramping flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
STOMACH AGONIES
 DUE TO POISON
One Dose of Remedy Sweeps Pain Away -Hundreds of Thousands Restored

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is unlike any other. It sweeps the Bile and Pois- onous Catarrhal Accretions from the system. Soothes and allays inflamma- ton in the Intestinal Tract-the cause of serious and fatal ailments. such as Gall Stones. Appendicitis, Acute Indi- gestion, Cancer and Ulcers of the Stom- ach and intestines Yellow Jaundice. Constipation, Gastritis, Auto Intoxica- ton, etc, etc. In every locality there are grateful people who owe their com plete recovery to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Thousands say 1t has saved them from the knife. The most thor 'ough system cleanser known. Contains no alcohol or abit-forming drugs FREE booklet on Stomach Ailments. Address Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist Chicago. Better yet, obtain bottle of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy from Green prug Co. ar any reliable druggist. who will refund your money if it fails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
ENTERTAINS PARTY
Gen. c. J. Hutcheson Gives Luncheon
 for His Guests

Gen. c, J. Hutcheson of Ripley, Tenn commander of the Third Western divis- ion. U. C. ", entertained his official party and a few friends at luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday.
 Those present were: Mrs. l.. H. Stout chaperon; Miss Cora Ash. sponsor; Miss Annie Morton Stout and Miss Katharina Morrell, maids of honor; MT. and Mrs c. J. Adams Mir and Mrs. w. C. Ad- ams. Mir Edwin Firth and Mir R. B. PrOwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-19
Mrs. R. A. Porter

residence on Shades mountain yester- day afternoon at S:3O o'clock. She is survived by her husband, one son, R. A. Porter, Jr., two sisters. Miss Mary Lou McCampbell and Miss Sadie Me- Campbell, and one brother Anderson Me- Campbell.
 The funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at O clock In- terment at Elmwood. The following have been requested to act as pallbearers: w. F. Tyler, " s. Gage, s. P. Fowlkes, l.. c. Wilson. J. D. s. Davis. Henry Fitts, R. D. Orr D. H. Brown, A. l.. Smith, Ed s. Moore.