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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
LOCAL MEN ID GO
 ID NEW ORLEANS Foreign Trade Council Will Be Attended by Several
 Birmingham Men

George Gordon Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company; H. W. Coffin, president of the Alabama company; and H. San born Smith, vice president of the Gulf States Steel company, are among the representatives of the Birmingham district who will attend the meeting of the National Foreign Trade council in New Orleans Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday. A number of other men prom inent in industrial and business af- fairs of Birmingham have been ac- credited as delegates and several are expected to make the trip. The con- vention will be attended by 700 dele gates from all parts of the country.
 James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel corporation, is chairman of the council and among the prominent speakers will be Frank A Vanderlip of New York, president of the National City bank; Fairfax liar risen, president of the Southern rail- way; Joseph E. Davies chairman of the federal trade commission; and Alba B. Johnson, president of the Baldwin Lo- comotive works Special trains will be run from New York Chicago, Pitts burg, St. Louis and Pacific coast cities
 Realizing that the present condi- tions governing American foreign trade are abnormal the convention will forb- ulate plans to protect this trade after the European war is over and to pre- vent discriminations The matter of es- tablishing better commercial relations with the countries of Central and South America will receive especial consider ation and representatives from several of the larger South American nations will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
BURNS BELIEVED
 TO BE "STALLING"
Mrs. Valleys Assailant Presents Miserable Appearance in Court
 and Seems Out of His Mind

Eugene Burns, charged with assault with attempt to murder was arraigned in the criminal court yesterday before Judge H. P. Heflin. The courtroom was filled to it's capacity. Burns presented a miserable appearance. He showed considerable loss of flesh and seemed to be out of his mind.
 According to pictures displayed in the court, the prisoner, before his all legged assault on Mrs Daisy Valley, was a prosperous looking and well-kept young man: It is alleged that Burns was infatuated with Mrs Valley and assaulted her with a knife in a com mission brokers office on Morris ave nue the latter part of last October, in flicting severe wounds
 Courthouse officials believe Burns, who is but 2S years of age, to be 'stalling." He was not represented by counsel and his case was continued until later in the week. It was delayed yesterday pending organization of the two divisions of the criminal court. Burns was handcuffed while in the courtroom, as it was feared by offi- cials that he might attempt some vio- lence when he witnessed his victim, who was in the courtroom during the entire proceedings. The case will prob ably be heard by Judge Alston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
3. M. ALLEN MAY RUN FOR COMMITTEEMAN
Friends Urging Him to Be- come Candidate-Has Not
 Gone Into Subject

B. M. Allen, who has been promi- nently mentioned for sometime as a possible candidate for national com nitteeman, has reached no definite de- cfsion regarding the matter Judge AL len stated last night that he had been so busy recently with private affairs that he had not had time to seriously consider the proposition. He admitted, however, that he had been urged by many to make the race. Friends of Judge Allen believe that he will de- eide to become a candidate and they are confident that he will be a for midable contender for the position At the present time Borden Burr is the only announced candidate for commit teeman from Alabama, former Gov. w.. D. Jelks, the incumbent, having an nounced sometime ago that he would not again offer for election
 It is considered certain that Mir Burr will have opposition in his effort to be chosen committeeman and on ac- count of the services which Judge AL len has rendered the democratic party both in Alabama and in other states, it is recognized that he would be a formidable contender for this honor. Since it is generally recognized that the coming campaign will be crucial battle for the national democracy, it is considered of the utmost importance that the members of the national com- mittee, which directs the campaign, should be chosen with unusual care, Friends of Judge Allen consider that he is peculiarly qualified for the po- sition and they are extremely anX- iouS to have him offer for the place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
BIRMINGHAM AND MOBILE
 SHOULD DO TEAMWORK

 hamper us here in our efforts to bring about d greater use of the Warrior. The reports which I have seen from Mobile did not give the exact details of the pro- posed tax which was to be levied on freight bound up the river, so I am not in position to express an opinion on the matter. Regardless of what might have been in the minds of the Mobile officials
 I believe this matter will be adjusted satisfactorily.
 'Tt will be discussed at the meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, and if the situation in Mobile warrants, a committee may be ap- pointed to adjust the matter. However, I do not anticipate that any difficulty will arise and even if the tax is put on freight passing over the wharves, it will probably be only nominal charge to pay for the investment and upkeep of the docks I feel that the interests of the cities of Birmingham and Mobile in the Warrior are identical. Mobile the port cannot be helped much, unless Birming- ham gets enough benefit from the river to encourage it's use. Unless we were cer- tain to get the benefits, this district could not afford to go to the great ex- pense now contemplated to get more ade- quate facilities for using the river.
 "I believe that Birmingham and Mo- bile can cooperate in all matters con- nected with the Warrior and we can hasten the time when the stream will be the big help to the state which it is destined to become. I certainly hope no situation will arise which will make either city jealous or suspicious of the actions of the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
CHAMBER ID HAVE
 IMPORTANT DAY Directors Will Consider Se- lection of General Mana
 ger for New Place

The first meeting of the new board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the directors rooms this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The election of a general manager to have charge of the work for the coming year will be one of the most important matters to come before the meeting. The position of general manager was created by the new constitution and corresponds largely with the work done in the past by the general secretary.
 It is stated that a number of other important matters will be considered in cluding a full survey of the Warrior river situation. The reported intention of the city commission of Mobile to levy tax on all up-river fregit. the high way to the Warrior, the proposed electric line from this city to the river, and cer- tain phases of the situation affecting freight rates are scheduled for discussion at the meeting this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
BUSH FEELS SURE THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TO HAMPER SERIOUSLY TRAFFIC ON RIVER

Mobile and Birmingham should and, doubtless, will be able to work together in perfect harmony in the matter of de- Veloping business on the Warrior river, in the opinion of Morris w. Bush, presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce.
 President Bush stated yesterday that the interests of the two cities were identi- cal, and that Mobile could not afford to take any action which would adversely affect the volume of business on the stream
 MT. Bush stated that he was not yet in receipt of detailed information con cerning the resolution which had been in troduced by Commissioner Pillans of the Mobile city commission to levy tax on ali up-river freight passing over the city Wharves. The matter will be considered at the meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at S:30 o'clock
 I expect to have the exact informa- ton regarding the situation at the meet Ing Tuesday afternoon said Mir Bush yesterday. 'I am certain that Mobile Will not take any action which would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
- -----.o'---1--''- ADJUSTMENTS
"The New Henrietta"

It is reasonable to suppose. that Will liam H. Crane, Thomas w. Ross. Maclyn Arbuckle and Edith Taliaferro could ing. but when there is such a happy combination of artists and material as that of "The New Henrietta" as pre- sented at the Jefferson last night with these players in the principal roles, it is small wonder that the performance proved to be one of the best ever seen on the local stage.
 The play is a revised and modernized version of a comedy that is remembered by older generation of theatregoers As brought up to date, it affords MT Crane MT. Ross, MT. Arbuckle and Miss Tallaferro opportunities for some of the best work of their careers. MT. Crane as Nicholas Van Alstyne, bluff and hearty Wall street magnate, is ideally cast. His acting is always a delight and in this part he is seen at his best. His char acterization is full of the rare comedy for which he is famous. His portrayal combines the humorous as well as the lovable in just the right proportions.
 MT. Ross gives a superb impersonation of Bertie, Mir Alstynes son, who in spite of his stupidity proves himself somewhat of a hero and saves his father from liiliilCldi IulI Wlell dll uHScl upulOuS SOI- in-law plans to take advantage of the old gentleman's confidence Bertie is all that his name typifies, but he has qualities of the right sort and there is general satis- faction when he makes $5,000,00O in Wall street in one day, without having the least idea how it happened, and wins back his sweetheart into the bargain Bertie has also taken the blame for some letters written to a woman who was ruined and abandoned by Mark Turner the thoroughly depraved son-in-law who is the villain of the play. At the end however. Bertie's nobility of character is amply demonstrated, and his father who had turned him out with a paltry $1, ,0O0,0O0 to keep the wolf away from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25

In discussing the possibilities of the use of the Warrior river by the Kaul Lumber company for shipping it's pro- ducts to the gulf coast MT. Head said: The Kaul Lumber company has pur- chased considerable frontage on the Warrior at Tuscaloosa and has also se- cured a right of way from the mill to the river. While we have not yet begun to use the river, we have made our plans so that we can take advantage of water transportation to the gulf when the proper time arrives.
 The I<aul Lumber company plant at Tuscaloosa is said to be the finest in- dustry of it's kind in America and Kaul- ton. the home of the employees of the company, is ranked high an indus trial city. It was laid out by noted landscape gardener and number of lum- Der operators have studied the conditions there in laying out plans for similar industrial towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25

to exercise or delegate the power of eminent domain. But to gather the streams from waste courses and to draw them together in energy-labor without brains-and so to have man. kind saved from oil than it can be spared expense, is to supply what is next to intellect the very founda
 tion of all our achievements, and all our betterment for welfare. If the purpose is not public, We should be at loss to say what is private''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
MERCHANTS MEET TODAY
 ON FASHION WEEK PLANS

Detailed plans for the week will be outlined at the meeting this afternoon and the work will be launched in earn est. It is planned to make the occa-
 sion this year far surpass the previous efforts and the week will be in the nature of celebration. A number of special attractions, which are expect ed to aid in drawing large crowds to the city, are being arranged now. Sam H. Fowlkes, secretary of the Business Mems league will report a number of ideas for Fashion Week gathered dur ing a visit to Chicago's fashion event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
LUMBER NOW BEING SOLD
 AS FAST AS TURNED OUT

All the lumber mills and yards have dis posed of the surplus stocks with which they were overrun some months ago, &C., cording to J. H. Eddy, manager of Kaul Lumber company and the output of the mills IS now being sold about as fast as l. is turned out. While the lumber busi- ness has not yet reached the high tide which marked it's prosperous season sev- eral years ago, there is a steady inn provement and conditions are approach ing normal.
 The Kaul plant at Tuscaloosa is turn ing out 175,000 feet of lumber daily said Beverly P. Head, in charge of the opera tions of the company at Tuscaloosa, who was in Birmingham yesterday. While our maximum daily output has run as high as 2200O0 feet, our normal full time output is 1750Oo feet which we are now delivering daily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
TRAVELLING MAN
 PREDICTS PROSPERITY

Everett H. Smith. travelling salesman for the w. l.. Douglas Shoe company of Boston, returned to this city yesterday, having covered since September in the interest of the firm Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky and parts of other states. He stated that business was exceptionally good, the only difficulty being the fulfill ment of the orders owing to the shortage of hides and other shoe-making material. He said the outlook for prosperous year was very bright in all lines of business and that wave of prosperity would soon sweep the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
l. Harrison is held in conine-

superficial. Harrison is held in confine ment.
 Collector Cobb reported to Washington today that the Carranza authorities were doing everything possible to aid Ameri- cans. He was advised this afternoon, he said that Chihuahua state officials were shipping to the border S25000 worth of silver bars belonging to an American con cern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
GOES TO NEW YORK


 MT. Wilson will leave for New York Wednesday afternoon and remain there "Wednesday night and Thursday, mak- ing two speeches Thursday night. He still plans to return to Washington Friday morning before starting on his middle western trip Friday night.
 St. Louis was added to the itinerary today. Progress was made on the ar engagements for the meetings to be at tended by him in Pittsburg, Cleveland Chicago, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Tope- ka, Kansas City and St. Louis.
 During the day the President was strongly urged to visit the south on the second trip he probably will make soon after returning from the west The South Carolina and Virginia leg islatures asked him to address them, and many cities in all parts of the south sent invitations. In reply to all he said he would go south if he possi- bly, could.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
WILSON AGREES ON INDEPENDENCE FOR
 FILIPINOS WITHIN
 NEXT FOUR YEARS
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undertaken This work would entail the expenditure of several million of dollars.
 ''The principal argument" said Justice Holmes, ifs the purpose of the condemnation is not a public one. The purpose of the power company's corporation, and that for which 1t seeks to condemn property of the plaintiff in error. is to manufacture, supply and sell to the public power produced by water energy as a motor force In the organic relations of so- ciety, it may be sometimes hard to draw the line that is supposed to limit the authority of the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
JUAREZ COMMANDER
 FILES A COMPLAINT
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Duran brothers, Mexican cattle thieves, who were executed yesterday for the murder of Bert Allers, an American killed last Friday while seeking to recover stolen COWS below the boundary.
 According to the MeXicans, Alejandro Soto was shot while aiding a Carranza soldier water some horses in the Rio Grande river Saturday. An investigation already made by United States army of flcers is said to have shown that Soto was on American territory and armed at the time. He was said to have defied the soldier and threatened to use his own rifle when Harrison opened fire, shooting F times. A doubt was expressed also that Soto had been wounded Gen. eral Gavira said that Soto's wound was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Barbour Reed

Mrs. Barbour Reed, aged 67, died yester- day at noon at the family residence, 203l Twelfth avenue north. Mrs. Reed is sur vived by five sons, J. S. Reed, A. w. Reed, w. S. Reed of this city, and F. G. Reed of Detroit, and daughter, Mrs. Marvin Lyons Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the E. T. Shaw iS Son Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
LEADERS APPROVE
 CONVENTION PLANS
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setts and Charles E. Osborne, former governor of Michigan. It is believed that the selection of the temporary chairman may be deferred as a mat ter of political expediency until April or May, although the subcommittee ad- journed to meet again in Chicago March 15, when the subject may be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
Henry D. Lance

Funeral services over the remains of Henry D. Lance, aged 46, who died Sun day afternoon at his late residence, 1739 Jefferson avenue. West End, will be con ducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock with interment in Elmwood cemetery The Rev. Dr. Broadly will off ciate The deceased is survived by his widow, a sister and three brothers. The Odd Fellows will be in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25

The committees which will have charge of Fashion Week will be se- lected at a meeting of the merchants of the city at the rooms of the Busi- ness Mems league this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
 President Jacob Burger of the league requests that all merchants of the city interested in Fashion Week attend this meeting, as it is not limited to mem- bers of the organization. At the pre- liminary meeting, held some days ago, the week of March 13 was selected as the time for holding the annual spring event
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
William K. Murphree

The remains of William K. Murphree, aged 67, who died Sunday morning at his late home in North Birmingham, will be sent to Hanceville this morning at 6 o'clock by the E. T. Shaw & Son Under taking company The deceased is sur vived by his widow and two sons, T. H. Murphree and Guy Murphree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
Mrs. Mary M. KarlsOn

Mrs Mary M. Karlson, aged S1. died yesterday morning at 11:50 o'clock at the family residence, 23SS Orange avenue, south The remains will be sent to Nor wich, N. r.. Wednesday morning by the E. T. Shaw & Son Undertaking company for interment. Mrs Harrison is survived by one son, Otto Karson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
WINDS UP DEBATE

MT. Bonar Law, in his speech winding up the debate, remarked on the wonder ful change since the first reading of the bill, which he said, was a compromise between those who thought that it went not far enough and those who believed it went too far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25

door, welcomes him back to the paternal oof again.
 Macklyn Arbuckle as the Rev. Murry Hilton gave a capital performance and easily proved to be one of the most di- vertlng persons in the play. The unctuous and worldly divine is admirably acted by Mr. Arbuckle, whose long experience as star, makes the part sinecure. The love affairs of the Rev. MT. Hilton and "Old Nick" Van Alstyne, who are both suitors for the hand of Mrs. Cornelia Opdyke, a fashionable widow, give MT. Crane and MT. Arbuckle opportunities for some delightful comedy.
 Edith Taliaferro as usual was a capti- vating figure as Agnes Gates, and by the way Mr Ross convulsed the audi ence every time he said Agnes Miss Taliaferro did not have a great deal to do, but she was altogether charming and acted with her usual exquisite grace and dantiness.
 Miss Amelia Bingham, whose husband, Lloyd Bingham died recently abroad, did not appear. It was expected that she would be able to rejoin the company for the Birmingham engagement. AL though she was missed from the cast, her part. that of Mrs Opdyke, was taken by a capable understudy.
 The other members of the company, including James J. Ryan as Mark Tur- ner, Malcolm Bradley as Musgrave, Arthur s. Hull as Dr. Wainwright and Rosalind Coghlan as Rose Turner &C., quilted themselves well. The entire com- pany was competent.
 There will be matinee this afternoon and another performance tonight, which will conclude the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
ITO HURRY CONGRESS
 ON PROGRAMME FOR
 WAR PREPAREDNESS

(COntinued from Page One) Mexican and European situations will be mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
CONFUSION BILL
 IN HOUSE OF LORDS
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(COnfinucd from Page One) though tonights debate showed that many labor members are still suspicious there is no doubt that general opposition to the measure has diminished enor- mously since its introduction and that the feeling of the country is strongly VI bn ,opt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-25
At the Lyric

acts of unusual merit, is the offering at the Lyric for the first half of this week. Few vaudeville bills have ever been seen at the Lyric that were the equal of the present one and none have eNcelled it.
 Tn 16 Navassar Girls are probably the only company that ever closed the show and received several en- cores despite the ever impatient theatregoing public who generally make a rush to get out as soon as the end of the last act on the bill hears it's conclusion. The anvil chorus, in which four large anvils are used. was especially good
 Miss Ray Dooley, supported by Elmer Graham and Gordon Dooley, presented one of the most unique numbers seen at the Lyric in sometime. From the time the curtain rose and this clever trio stepped upon the stage until the conclusion of the act, the house was in an uproar of laughter. The antics of Elmer Graham, who fell in ridicu- lous pastures, made everyone forget their troubles.
 There is another act which possesses the originality so much desired by vaudeville audiences. Bert Fitzgib bons steps on the stage without any makeup and presents one of the clev crest specialties of it's kind in vaude- ville He finally urges the audience to take him seriously minute and recites a sentimental piece of poetry. He also does this well.
 Jack, Onri, who opens the bill with a juggling exhibition, soon shows that he is as good a comedian as he is a juggler which is saying a great deal.
 The Three Stewards, in novelty danc- ing, are above the average. Their cos tunes are attractive and their danc- ing is really excellent.
 Motion pictures open and close the bill as usual.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-20
HOSTESSES ROBBED
AS SHE FIXES HAIR
Young Girl Is Credited With New Way
Of Gathering Jewels In New York.

Mount Vernon, N. "a young wo-
man who has n new method of robbery
Is being sought by the police OF this
city, New Rochelle. White Plains and
ionkers. She is n very pretty girl,
about twenty years old and extensively
attired.
Her method of obtaining jewels. hand
bags, purses and anything else of value.
which has been the same In all places,
Is explained by Mrs. Edgar II. Davis of
l3f Eleventh avenue. Mount Vernon.
While the Davis family was Mt lunch
con the girl called at their home and
introduced herself as n friend OF Fred
Goodell. n cousin OF Mrs. Davis, who
lives in Bridgeport. and said that Good
ell had sent her to Mrs. Davis TO wait
there until he called with an automo-
bile and they would 20 for a ride.
She declined nm invitation TO partake
of the luncheon. but asked IL she could
go TO n bedroom to dress her hair. Mrs.
Davis sent her TO her own room and
returned to her meal. Half an hour
later 1t was discovered the girl had fled
and that Mrs. Davis had lost $3.50 in
jewels from her bedroom.
In each place the girl represents that
she IL TO walt for some relative OF the
family who Is to call for her.