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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28

here he came into close collaboration with General Joffre, then a command ant, sent to organize the Qualifications of the naval base of the island.
 Gallieni was recognized as not only the conqueror of Madagascar but as the author of its prosperity. At that time (1S99) he was the youn ngest gen. eral of division in the French army. He remained there as governor general until 1905. when he was appointed in spector of the African troops and the troops of the Pacific and the West Indies. The following year he was promoted commander of the Thirteenth army corps and became subsequently, military governor of Lyons, then com manded the Fourteenth corps before taking the chief command of the armies of the Alps. He was called to the superior war council in 1908.
 On August 27. 1914 with the Germans threatening Paris. he was given the im- portant post of commander of the en- trenched camp and military governor of Paris. The question of declaring Paris an open town was seriously discussed at that time. The departure of the gov ernment for Bordeaux created 8 great deal of uneasiness and all those who were in the capital at the time recall the feeling of relief and revival of confidence following the posting of Gallienfs procla- | received the mission of defending Paris against the invader; I shall accomplish that mission to the end"
 At once his organizing ability and en- ergy were shown In a few days the city was surrounded by new field fortifica- tions, heavy artillery was posted at all vantage points, complete system of telephonic and telegraphic communica- tion was established around the city.
 The part he played in the battle of the Marne is partly known; how, on Sun day. while Won Kluck's lightning-like ad- vance was progressing he sent 5000 men of the troops of the army Of Paris in taxi motor cars across the town. out to the spot where General Maunoury was
 assembling his army and brought his forces up to a strength that enabled him to fall upon Won Kluck's flank protec- ton and start the great victory of tAe Marne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
DEMOPOIS

Demopolis. May 27.-(Special. )-The citizens of Demopolis have been called to meet Monday afternoon at o'clock at the city hall when steps will be taken to organize a business league and show to the outside world the many advantages Demopolis and the Demopolis section offers to the out ride world. A league was organized a few years ago and much good was ac- complished. which will be revived and the citizens and business men are go- ing cut after new business and indus tEiaA
 The closing exercises of the Demop- ellis High school has taken the atten- ton of many Demopolis people the past week. The examinations were closed Tuesday and many of the pupils had availed themselves of the opportunity to escape examinations by making ex- eellent records in daily work and monthly tests. On Sunday morning a most excellent sermon was preached to tho graduating class by the pastor of tho Demopolis Methodist church, the Rev. I. W. Chalker. on Character Building"
 John c. Dow has returned to his home, after spending a week at the local infirmary, where he underwent m operation for appendicitis.
 Mrs. Ely Simon, who has been in 8 Selma infirmary for several weeks, has returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
JOHNSON CHOSEN
 TO HEAD TRAVELLERS

Huntsville. May 27.-(Specdal )-The final session of the twelfth annual convention of the Alabama branch of United Commercial Travellers was held today and officers were elected as fol- lows:
 Grand councillor, B. H. Johnson, Mont gomery; junior councillor, Theo l.. Meyer Montgomery; past councillor, w. L. Wall, Huntsville; secretary, A. c. Smith, Montgomery; treasurer, $. J. Bayne, Montgomery; conductor, J. H. Hugh, Mobile; page, J. L. Sickle, Flor ence; sentinel. H. D. Moore, Anniston executive committee, o. P. Smith. SeI- ma; J. B. Bailes. Florence; c. E. Abrams, Birmingham; A. w. McAllister. Hunts vile.
 w. L. Wall, representative to supreme council. Chaplain. J. F. Oliver, Bir- min gham. Mobile won the next annual convention.
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NEW COMMITTEES
 FOR THE BANKERS
President C. E. Thomas Ap- points Men to Aid in
 Important Work

c. E. Thomas of Prattville. president of the Alabama Bankers association, ans nounces the appointment of standing committees of the association as fol- lows:
 Agricultural committee: James Keith, Anniston chairman; oscar Wells of Bir- mingham, w. B. Folmar of Troy Allen Northing ton of Prattville B. w. Pruet of Gadsden
 Committee for study of the need for further legislation relative to the subject of warehousing commodities: A. M. Bald win of Montgomery, chairman; J. II. Drakeford of Tuskegee, F. M. Moody of Tuscaloosa, Adolph Hohenberg of We tumpka F. C. Melvin of Selma.
 Legislative committee: Val Taylor of Uniontown, chairman; w. H. Manly of Birmingham, J. w. Little of Mobile
 Amendment campaign committees Val Taylor of Uniontown, W. H. Manly of Birmingham, J. w. Little of Mobile, D.. F. Greene of Decatur.
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BLAKSLEE CENTER
 OF STORMY HEARING
 BEFORE COMMITTEE
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the amendments under discussion.
 Blakslee was called to explain let- ters he had sent to postmasters at In dianapolis, Louisville and 12 other cities urging them to communicate with Congress, protesting against the action of the committee in voting for amendments to the postoffice bill. particularly with relation to the rural mail service, which he directs, and to the railway mail pay feature.
 DISAGREE WITH DEPARTMENT
 The committee had disagreed with recommendations of the department. In the latter connection B1akslee charged in his letter that the committee had made a complete surrender to the railroads.
 Blakslee admitted he had written the letters, but maintained that he did not directly charge senators with sur render to the railroads He said 1t was his opinion. however, that their action would be injurious to the interests of the people and showed that the con- tentions of the railroads had been &C., cepted rather than the advice of the department. He contended that he had right as a citizen to endeavor to de-
 feat the committees plans.
 Senator HardwiclS vehemently charged that Blakslees letters were siahoerous ana that hls actfVltleS were worse than those of the sugar lobby which was investigated by Congress several years ago. Senator Vardaman asserted that Blakslee's course was offensive to senators and offensive to the Senate" Senator Maritime de- clared it was "ungenerous and utterly and absolutely discourteous."
 Senator Bankhead. chairman of the committee. said he did not know what would be done. The Postmaster Gen. eral lie said already had written the committee that he had no knowledge of Blakslee's alleged lobby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
KELLER ID INSPECT
 PROPOSED ROUTES
To Select Forrest Highway Route Between MOntgOm-
 cry and Bay Minette

Montgomery, May 6.-(Special. )-For the purpose of selecting the route of the Forrest highway between Montgomery and Bay Minette, State Highway Engi- neer W. s. Keller and several officers of the Forrest Highway association will make an inspection of the two proposed roads on June 5. G. and B.
 The party will leave Montgomery on the morning of June and go to Green ville from which place they will go to Burnt Corn, in Monroe county, and thence to Monroeville, where they will spend the night. The following day the party will proceed to Bay Minette, where they will be entertained at a barbecue by citizens of that town.
 The return trip will be made by way of Brewton, Andalusia, and Luverne. The party will reach Montgomery in the aft ernoon of June 8.
 The route from Montgomery to Bay Minette has been the subject of consider able controversy since it was determined to construct the Forrest highway. At first several routes were proposed through south Alabama, but it was finally determined to select one of the two over which the officiai party will travel next month.
 The Forrest highway will extend from Rome, Ga, to Mobile. The route from Rome to Montgomery has been deter mined upon. This road will lead from Rome direct to Birmingham, and from Birmingham over the highway connecting that city with Montgomery, which is also expected to form an important link in the Jackson highway.
 There is much rivalry for the road in south Alabama, and the official party doubtless will not find it easy to desig- nate the route between Montgomery and Bay Minette. From that city to Mobile, the route has been determined upon, and plans already have been made for the early construction of that road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Big Mortgape Filed

Newport News, Va, May 27.--A mort gage for S5,000,000 was filed in the corporation court here today by the Merchants and Miners Transportation company of Baltimore, the Mercantile Trust company of that city being named as trustee. The mortgage pro- vides for $5,000, ,000 bond issue, cover ing the property of the company To- cated al this port. It was first filed in Norfolk and a tax of 5000 was levied upon it there, which goes to the state of Virginia.
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ALABAMA SENATOR'S WILL SUPPORT NEW
 SHIPPING BILL OF
 THE ADMINISTRATION
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ously support. The agreement was sub jected. The death of the Dill thereafter was certain.
 "The chief feature of the agreement provided that the government, after ac- quiring the vessels should get out of the shipping business at the conclusion of the third year following European peace. While that feature was rejected by the administration last session, 1t is in- dorsed. in principle, this session, and at the conclusion of the fifth year of peace the government will not be engaged in shipping enterprises.
 THE GOLD BRICK"
 Nevertheless, fear thas rne govern ment is buying a gold brick. At the present time, ships are everywhere In great demand. We cannot buy ships. therefore. save at abnormally high t1g- ures. When the war is concluded. the requirement for ships will have been to the very greatest degree abated, and we will have to dispose of our supply at ab- normally low figures.
 And, furthermore, it must be remem- bered that with the $50,000,000 to be ap- propriated the number of ships which can be purchased will be limited. With these few ships, the government must
 
 its liners, or permit them to become ''tramps." If the latter horn of the di- lemma is adopted. financial failure will of necessity be the result What If the other horn be adopted?
 "The object of the bill is to transport American commerce at reduced freight rates With limited facilities regular schedules cannot be maintained from all the American ports. It must follow. therefore. that unavoidable discrimina ton will be practiced in the face of con stitutional inhibitions'
 PROVISIONS OF BILL The bill appropriates the sum of $6o.- 000000 to be raised through the sale oi Panama canal bonds. With this money the government shall acquire by con struction or purchase, the necessary ships to relieve congested American products seeking European markets The idea advanced is that through a re- duction in freight rates, prodigious boon to American trade will be con ferred.
 The bill creates the United States ship- ping board to be composed of five mem- bers, the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Commerce to be ex-officc members. The three remaining commis- sioners shall be appointed by the Presi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
To Train Horses in Dothan

Dothan. May (Special.)- P. Eubanks, a well known horse trainer of Tennessee, has arrived in Dothap with a string of splendid race horses which he will train on the tracks of the Southern Alabama Fair associat tion in this city. It is said that Eubanks will also train a string of horses for Robert Newman, W. T. Nawkins. Dr. l. B. Long and Mike Schaher of Abbeville. which will be entered in the races at the Do- than fair In October.
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ico City. He is said to have given the counsellor much confidential information as to the attitude of the de facto of- fcials.
 General Oregon and many other of- hcials are satisfied that Villa is dead" said MT. Douglass. T, too, am of that opinion. He has not been seen either by Mexican or American soldiers for over two months. It is not his nature to stay in seclusion so long"
 While the now note had not been con- sidered up to the time he left Mexico City. MT. Douglass said, much pressure was being brought upon tho first chief by various interests to demand with drawal of American forcss.
 ASK MONEY FOR BILLS
 An urgent def1ciency appropriation of $3,089, 290 to meet obligations coming due on the border and in Mexico. was asked of Congress today by Secretary Baker. Of this amount $2.2s7.97 Is TOT transpor- tation of the army and its supplies and $161.S15 for army horses. including those for the border states militia.
 The state and war departments were without confirmation today of renewed border reports that large numbers of Carranza troops were moving northward. If any important movements were in progress, officials said. Consul Sillinnan probably would have reported. General Pershing reported no considerable Car ranza forces near his command.
 Consul Letcher, formerly stationed at Chihuahua City, will not leave Wash ington for the present It was said today he was being considered for a different position. Consul Schmutz of Aguas Calientes, among the six consuls ordered to the border to confer with United States military leaders. has gone to New Orleans for a fortnight and none of the other consuls will come to Washington. The state department received word to- day of renewed activity of zapata out laws about Mexico City. Puebla, rail- road junction, was raided and 10 Mexi- cans killed. Stores were footed, but no Americans were endangered. The ban dits were driven off,
 It was learned today that the sta<s department is not issuing passports to Americans to travel to Mexico City and other interior Mexican points. The Car ranza government required that Ameri- cans and other foreigners have passports because of disturbed conditions. Denial of passporta. it was stated. is in con formity with tho general policy of the administration discouraging Americans from entering Mexico and urging those now there to leave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Letter Carriers to Meet

Dothan. May N.-(Special.)-All plans ore complete for the ninth annual con vention of the Wiregrass Rural Letter Carriers association. which will be held at Spring Lake park. near this city. Tuesday, May 90. Besides the regular routine business of the convention an excellent programme of addresses and discussions has been arranged. Among the prominent speakers on the programme is State Highway Engineer w. $. Keller. A picnic will be served at the park. A large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Boil Weevil in Houston

Dothan. May 27.-(Special )--Boll weevils in large numbers are already reported in Houston county and great damage, it is said, Is already being done the growing cotton crop. Although the crop looks excellent at this time, very little fertizer has been used and 1t is expected to deteriorate rapidly during the adverse summer months Lack of fertilizer and the boil weevil are expected to cut the crop in Hous- ton county 25 to 50 per cent from last wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Gilbert Escapes Again

Paris, May 2T.-Eugene Gilbert, one Of the best known French aviators, who was lnterned in Switzerland in August of last year on being compelled by lack of gaso- line to land Swiss soil. after a raid on the Zeppelin establishment at Fried richshafen escaped for the third time Thursday and has not been heard from since. The Petit Parisen has informa- ton that M Gilbert has reached Italy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Formal Order for Court Martial

Washington, May 27.-The formal order directing trial by court-martial on June l, at Fort sam Houston. Texas, of He mem bers of the Texas National Guard, who refused to present themselves to be mus tered into the federal service. was for warded today to General Funston. Col. Edward A. Miller, Third field artillery. is designated president and Maj. Blan- ton Wlnshp. United States army, judge advocate
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WITHDRAWAL WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED
 AT COMING MEETING
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foreign office. will arrive here Monday with the note, and 1t probably will be presented Monday or Tuesday by Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassador desig- nate
 Charles A. Douglass. former counsel for General Carranza here, conferred with Counsellor Polk today and told him of many conferences he had with General Carranza during his recent visit to Mex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
GERARD BELIEVES <, PEACE IN SIGHT, HE
 ] SAYS IN INTERVIEW
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(COn6Aued from Page One) man-American relations the ambassador said:
 T hardly know what the future holds cut considering the present good rela- tions between the United States and Ger many. The establishment of good rela- tions with Germany is undisturbable and one of the most important factors of the diplomatic situation now confronting the United States.'
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OWENS EXONERATED
 OF MURDER CHARGE
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with Deputy J. E. Owens of Fittsview, Ala, died at the city hospital today. He became unconscious last night.
 Owens, who had been in Girard as a special deputy aiding in liquor raids for the last two weeks. had been held in the county jail here charged with murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
Rate Increase Suspended

Washington, May 27.-Proposed in- creases in freight rates on cotton seed products in carload lots from points in Texas to other points throughout the southwest were suspended today until December 10 by the interstate commerce commission.
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dent with the consen, and approval of the Senate.
 The members, except ex-officio mem- bers. will be remunerated in the annual sum of $10,000 each. Provision Is made for a formidable corps of clerks and other assistants.
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Notable Figure of War Passes Away With the
 Death of Gen. Gallieni
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depose Queen Ranavalo of Madagas-
 car and pacify and organize that new ly acquired colony of France. It was
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THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather FOrecdSt Washington, May N.-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia and Mississippi: Generally fair Sunday and Monday, Florida: Local thunder showers Sunday tion.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Sunday and Monday.
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Local Data

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending at D. m., 75th meridian time, May 27, 1916:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
GAME IS CERTAIN:
FANS ARE HAPPY
Much Interest in Vincome's
Appearance Here Satur-
urday Night

Harrisburg basketball fans are
pleased over arrangements for the
usual game at Chestnut street Hall
Saturday night. A great number of
Harrisburgers have formed the habit
of attending the games. and these
were at loss to find way to pass the
time this week. The hall will be ready
for basketball by o'clock Saturday
evening, and the game will start at the
usual time.
The Vincome club will bring the
same lineup to Harrisburg which gave
the Independents such a hard fight
early in the present season. They de-
pend upon passing to win their games.
and the locals will be compelled to
work hard to break up their passing
game.
Players Arc Fast
The team is composed of men of
much basketball experience, and they
play nearly every night, either in
Philadelphia with a league team or
on transforming trips. The center
and two forwards also play with Birds
boro in the Tri-County League.
The locals will be in good form for
this game. McCord's injured ankle is
getting stronger, and probably will not
handicap him at all. The players are
all glad of the chance this game gives
them to keep in condition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
CENTRAL TOSSERS
PLAY HAZLETON
Game Takes Place on Cathe.
dral Hall Floor; Strong
Local Interest

The Central High tossers will meet
Hazleton tonight on Cathedral Hall
floor, in an effort to retrieve the de-
feat which the blue and gray suffered
earlier in the season from the Halle
ton team.
All of CentraPs players are in excel
lent condition and yesterday ran up a
large score against the Academy play
ers in a practice game.
Rote will appear in the lineup and
the game will be started with Wal
lower and Thomas at forwards, Hilton
and Rote as guards and Houtz at GEN.
ter. Between halves the Hassett girls
will play.
A second game may be played be-
tween Central Reserves and another
team. An effort was made to have a
game between two girls teams, but
schedules arranged earlier in the sea-
son would not permit a change. The
Central game, while not an
Inters cholastic league contest, prom
ises unusual interest, because Hazleton
has won all games played with High
school tossers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
WEEEYs N;doRNER 8

Harrisburg live bird shooters would
like to see new trophy presented by
some local organization. The trophy
now going the rounds was offered by
the Harrisburg Sportsmen's Asso-
citation twenty years ago. 1t can never
become permanent property until a
new cup is offered because of new
rules.
The Harrisburg trophy, as it is
known. is the State live bird cham
pionship prize. This cup has had
many owners and given this city wide
advertisement. Local sportsmen would
like to have the Harrisburg Chamber
of Commerce, Rotary Club of Harris
burg or the Motor Club of Harrisburg
offer a trophy. These organizations
could all go together and present a
cup. 1t would be a big booster for
this city.
George Washington Heckert is in
the field for managerial honors, ac-
cording to reports. He has not OFF,
cially announced his candidacy, but his
friends are telling of several good
offers from New York State League
owners. The former York Tri-State
manager is at present g. busy man, but
is willing to be tempted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28

1t looks like more trouble for the
International League. Richmond back
ers are not taking kindly to conditions
there. Jack Dunn is taking his players
to Baltimore. BILLY" Smith must build
up a new team. Newark is not yet
certain.
Further evidence that President Bar
rows circuit is a guess comes with the
desire to organize an Eastern League.
Men interested in the proposed new
organization are mostly dissatisfied In
ternational people.
Mayor E. S. Meals is strong for base
ball. He has given notice that the
patrolmen's team this year must not
be joke. He wants real baseball
players like John Hess and Pat Hylan.
There will be no ringers. 1t is said
that several of the new coppers re-
ceived their appointment because they
know how to play baseball.
The first call for relay team candi-
dates will come early this year. Cen
trail and Tech high schools and Har-
risburg Academy will send teams to
Philadelphia in April and want to
allow plenty of time for training.
Local runners have figured each year
in the annual relay carnival on Frank
lin Field
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-01-28
Basketball Games
on Weeks Schedule
TONIGHT

Steeiton High School VS. York
High School, at York, Central
Pennsylvania Scholastic League
contest.
Sophomores VS. Seniors, Tech
nical High School Interclass con-
test.
Hazleton High School vs. Harris
burg Central High School, on
Cathedral Hall floor.
Williamsport High School VS.
Harrisburg Technical High
School, in Technical gymnasium.
Camp Hill High School VS.
Middletown High School, at Mid
dletown.
Yorktown Girls of York, VS.
Girls Division of Hassett club,
on Cathedral Hall floor.
SATURDAY
Harrisburg Academy VS. Get
tysburg Academy, Cathedral hall
floor, afternoon.
Middletown Big Five VS. "R"
club of York, at York.
Camp Hill High School vs. Car
Isle High School, at Carlisle.