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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR WESLEY BIBLE
 CLASS FEDERATION
Sunday School Convention of North Alabama Meth Odist Conference Comes
 to Successful Close

The permanent organization of the Wesley Bible Class federation of the north Alabama conference of the Meth Odist church was perfected at the final meeting held at the Methodist church here yesterday, and E. F. Morgan of Birmingham was chosen president. Other officers elected were Mrs. Ella K. Collier of Tuscaloosa, vice president; the Rev. F. K. Gamble, Woodlawn, sec retary, and Mrs B. B. Glasgow, Athens, treasurer. The executive committee was composed of S. L. Gipson, Albertville; i; T. l.. Selman, Ensley; B. P. Beard, Bir- mingham; A. G. Patterson, New Deca- tur; J. H. Peach. Sheffield S. S. Cald- well. Gadsden; the Rev. J. A. J. Brock, Ealeyville; J. c. Goodrich, Huntsville; w. M. Stokes. Cordova; the Rev. o. A.. Bonner, Lanette; H. B. Rudisill, Annis- ton, and the Rev. R. L. Dill of Brook wood.
 The place of the next meeting was not selected yesterday, that matter be- ing left to the decision of the exec utive committee. Annual conventions of the federation are proposed and in addition there will be meetings of the various county organizations.
 At the meeting yesterday morning talks were made by Mrs. Hoskins of Tuscumbia, Miss Zoe Dobbs of Talla-
  Chadwick delivered an address on "The Relation of the Bible Class to the Com munity,' and pr. Charles D. Bulla spoke on "The Bible Class Outlook"
 It was announced that three classes from Gadsden had tied in the race for the banner offered for the largest num- Der of miles travelled by the delegates attending the convention The three classes were the Womans class, the Wesley class and the West Gadsden Brotherhood class.
 We expect to prosecute the work of the organization with the utmost vigor," declared President Morgan yes- terday. Tt shall be our purpose ,o get every organized Bible class in the north Alabama conference in the feder- ation, and we will call meetings of the officers and the executive committee from time to time to outline plans for increasing the efficiency of the organi- zation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
NO SUCCESSOR IS
 NAMED ID MANAGER H.F. CHAMBERLAIN
General Manager Alabama Power Co. Resigns to Ac- cept Position With New
 Jersey Concern

No information could be secured at the local offices of the Alabama Power company yesterday as to the probable successor to F. H. Chamberlain. gem eral manager of the company. who has rendered his resignation, to become vice president and general manager of the Calco Chemical company If New Jersey. As has been previously am nounced, James Mitchell, president of the company, is expected to come to Birmingham during the next week, and it is considered probable that he will make some statement in regard to the matter at that time.
 The resignation of MT. Chamberlain was rendered to President Mitchell in New York some days ago, but was not made public here until yesterday. In discussing the matter yesterday after noon Thomas w Martin. vice president and general counsel. said: "It is with deep regret that I and all the other officials and employees of the Alabama Power company learn of the intention of MT. Chamberlain to sever his official connection with the organization. As general manager he has played a large part in bringing about the organiza- tion which was so necessary to the successful operation of the company, and his services were most highly ap- preciated by the officers and directors. His work during the more than two years he has been general manager has been of the utmost importance and too much cannot be said of the exec utive ability he has demonstrated" MT. Chamberlain expressed sincere regret that he was going to leave Bir- mingham. My relations with the off cials and employees of the company anG with the people of Birmingham and Alabama have been most pleasant" he said. You may rest assured that I would not think of leaving such a pleasant situation were it not that in justice to myself I could not afford to turn down the offer I have from the other concern I have found Birming- ham an ideal home and I hope ,hat at sometime in the future I may be able to return here and reside permanently"
 MT. Chamberlain is to become vice president and general manager of the Calco Chemical company of New Jer- sey, manufacturers of dyes and che1,- icals. It is a $5,000,000 concern and R. c. Jeffcotte of New York is presi- dent.
 Prior to coming to Birmingham in November, 1913, with the Alabama Power company. MT. Chamberlain was connected with large power companies in Australia. Before that he was en- geged in similar enterprises in New York and other eastern states. He plans to leave Birmingham as early as prac- tcable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
SHOE DEPARTMENT
 LATEST ADDITION
 OF CAHEEN BROS,
Latest New York Creations in Foot wear Will Be Carried in Stock at "Bootery"-Crittenden in Charge

E. H. Irwin, manager of Caheen's de- partment store, announces the addition of an up-to-date ladies shoe department which will be opened on August 1. The new department will be located on the second floor. T. J. Crittenden, formerly connected with the Burger Dry Goods company will be manager of the new department. He will be assisted by Sig Rosenfield, formerly of Nashville, where he was actively engaged in the shoe business Mir. Crittenden is at present in the east in the interest of Caheen Bros, buying stock.
 In speaking of the new department, Mir Irwin said: With the addition of a shoe department, the Caheen department store will be in a position to fit out ladies in everything they wear. We in tend to have one of the finest equipped shoe departments in the south Shoes of medium and high prices will be carried. The styles will be as up-to-date as the latest shoe creations from Fifth avenue, New York.
 'rhe name of the new department will be "Caheens Bootery." We have con- tempiated this addition to our store for sometime and the announcement to the effect we would be able to serve the public in this additional fine has been received with satisfaction by our many patrons and friends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
SKATING RACES AT
 EAST LAKE PARK
Big Entertainment Tonight Featuring Representations of Charlie Chaplin
 and Including Prize Dance

The feature for tonight of the East Lake parks carnival week Is to be known as noise night" Several features of in- terestng character will be introduced, chief among them being the Charlie Chap In contest In this contest the best inn personators of the famous screen artist will receive cash prizes
 Professional skating races in the rink have proved quite popular feature dur ing the week, and for tonight two races will tc held. one a half mile sprint and d two mile race. The boys who are rac- ing a1e Kid Kilby, the boy wonder. and Jack Dyler, the southwestern champion, together with Bill Thompson, the Ore gonia,l. and Eddie Gray from Milwaukee.
 Tomorrow night prize dance will be held in the dancing pavilion, when cash prizes will be awarded the winners Also tomorrow night there will be an old fid- ders and anjo pckers contest. Many hdilers and banjo pickers have entered and some lively tiunas ara axDActel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
THREE PERSONS INJURED IN
 COALMONT MINE EXPLOSION
Explosion and Fire Confined One Entry and Reported Under Contro-Early Rumor of Fatalities Not Borne Out
 By Report of Mine Inspector

Only three persons were injured in the small explosion in the mines of the Helena-C -Cahaba Coal company at Coal mont yesterday. This is the information given out from the chief mine inspectors 8 office late yesterday afternoon. and con- frmed by the general office of the Helena Cahaba Coal company.
 Reports were circulated in Birmingham yesterday afternoon that heavy ex- ploson had occurred and many lives had been lost. Afternoon papers printed like story. The facts in the case, how ever, according to the official report of the chief mine inspectors office, are that only three persons were injured and that there were no lives lost and no fatal in- juries The three men were badly burned, it was stated, but would recover.
 The explosion occurred about noon yes terday, presumably at shooting time, and is thought to have been caused by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
BARBER OBJECTS ID
 SECRET SESSIONS
Socialist Commissioner In- sinuates That Colleague
 FavOrs Alabama Power

Commissioner Arlie Barber again re- iterated yesterday that he has no sym pathy for executive meetings which is the polite name for secret sessions" of the city commission, as he stated that 'the public was entitled to know everything that was going on before the commissioners"
 MT. Barber made his statement when he was informed that a member of the city commission had stated that it wasn't any of the public's business whether the Alabama Power company paid license to the city or not" MT. Barber said that it was, and that he intended to take the public into his con fidence at all times
 'I do not desire to be placed in the attitude of batting the corporations" said MT. Barber, but if it is lawful that the Alabama Power company should pay us license for operating in this city, then I believe we should go ahead and collect it. Other great corporations pay their license to the city of Birmingham and I can see no reason why the Alabama Power com pany should be exempted.
 AS to keeping LneSe matters rom the public, I am utterly out of sym pathy with that idea. I do not believe in secret session. and I do believe in letting the public know everything about our actions or inaction."
 Some fear was expressed yesterday by members of the city commission that the Alabama Power company would take umbrage at the remarks of Com missioner Barber and remove its of fices to Gadsden or Anniston. It was stated that these two little cities were especially anxious to secure the gem eral offices of the Alabama Power com pany and were offering every induce ment possible to secure the removal of the headquarters of that corporation from Birmingham. Thus, it was point ed out by a member of the city com mission, it was unwise at this time to attempt to collect license from the Alabama Power company, especially as the legal right to make such demand on that corporation.
 It was also stated by member of the city commission that the fulmina- tions of Commissioner Barber should not be taken as the views of the en- tire commission. MT. Barber 1t was stated, acted merely on his own initia- tive and gave vent to all his ideas with the utmost freedom, and the public should simply take cognizance of this |lamentable fact and absolve the other members of the commission from re- sponsib bility or sympathy with the views of the socialist commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
ALLEGED MOONSHINER
 CONVICTED BY JURY

criminal court yesterday on a charge of running an illicit still. He vas ar rested several weeks ago by a posse from Sheriff Batson's office. From the reports made by the deputies he was caught in the act. having been arrest ed while preparing the still for the days run. He will be sentenced to- morrow.
 the deputies left Birmingham in the afternoon, going to the woods near Coalburg, where the still was supposed to be located. It was discovered be tween two hills at o'clock in the morning and the posse waited in hid- ing until 710 when Hazlewood came down and went to work. He was ar rested and convicted as above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Ginners to Meet

The ginners of Alabama will meet in Birmingham July 20 for a two days ses- sion, and large attendance of the as- sociation is expected. J. w. Livingston is president of the state organization, and H. l.. Hunter is secretary.
 The gnners of Alabama perfected a state organization at meeting held here last summer and it is announced that the Alabama association is the strongest Of the state groups in the south. A number of local business men are sending out personal invitations to members of the ginners' organization urging them to attend the meeting here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16

windy shot. It was officially reported that the explosion was confined to one heading and that no damage was done to other parts of the mine Following the explosion of the pocket of gas fire started in the coal, but every one was gotten out safely, except the three victims of the explosion. It was reported that the fire was under control and expect ed to be extnguished in a short while as pipe line runs in the mine and hose are used for sprinkling the dust.
 Although the mine inspector had a man in that district, David Kelso from the Birmingham office was dispatched to the scene on hearing the rumors. He called the office later in the afternoon and re- ported conditions there
 Coalmont is located about seven miles from Helena the Birmingham Bloc ton branch of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. The mine has been in operation for a number of years, and while several small explosions have oc- cured, the injuries have been of minor nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Whitehead Case Passed

The preliminary hearing of c. A charged with bringing stolen goods into the state. was passed by Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday afternoon until June 26. Failure of the defendants lawyer to be present was given as a reason for the delay of the trial. Whitehead was arrested sew eral days ago in connection with the alleged stealing of several autor,obiless which were found in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16

AL the Theatres Majestic: Where Are My Children? ?' with Tyrone Power. Rialto: His Great Triumph" with Will liam Nigh.
 Strand: "The Making of Magdalena,' with Miss Edna Goodrich. Trianon: "The Waifs,'' with Jane Grey and William Desmond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Photoplay Houses
At the Theatres

Lyric: Musical comedy Matinee at D. m. Evenings at 7:30 and o'clock.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
WHERE WOMEN SELECT MATE
In New Guinea II 10 Considered Be-
meath the Dignity OF Men to
Take Time to Court.

So far as proposals Of marriage are
concerned, In New Guinea 1t is always
leap-ycar. for IN that island the men
consider II beneath their dignity to no.
tIce women. much less to make over
lures Of marriage. Consequently. the
proposing IL left to the women to do.
When the ebony belle falls In love
with man she sends piece OF string
to his sister, or. II he has no sister.
To- his mother. or another of his lady
relatives.
Then the lady who receives the
string tells the dusky brave that the
particular damsel Is In love with him.
No courting follows, however. for IL Is
considered beneath New Guinea gen.
tleman's dignity to waste time In suc0
pursuit.
If the man thinks he would like to
wed the lady. he meets her alone. and
they decide straight away whether to
marry or drop the idea.
In the former case the betrOthal Is
announced. The man Is then branded
on the bnck with charcoal. while q
mark Is cut into the wOman's skin.
No breach-Of-promise actions are
possible In New Guinea. though II the
Indy Is Tilted her friends may hunt her
lover up and "gO" for him. On the
other hand, II the dark damsel proves
faithless. she is liable to be eaten by
her betrothed II he catches her.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Relations Assuming Normal Shape.

Washington. Inception OF the dip.
lomatic conversations which II is hoped
will result In n settlement Of differ.
ences between the United States and
the de facto government OF Mexico
awaits q suggestion from General Car
rama AZ TO how they should proceed.
State department officials believe more
can be accomplished through informal
conferences between Eliseo Arredondo.
Mexican ambassador. or.designate. and
Frank l.. Polk. acting secretary OF
state, than by a more formal exchange
OF views. They are willing to accede.
however. to some other plan should
the de facto government propose 1t.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
France Awards Many War Crosses.

Paris.-The French government has
awarded 10000 war crosses since the
creation of the decoration. or these,
10000 have been given in the course Of
the present war. Now the chamber OF
deputies has decided to create dis
tinctive sign to be worn by those who
yhave won the cross while facing death,
The fact that thousands OF non-com.
bantants have received the coveted bit
81 metal and ribbon is considered un-
fair to the others.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
GONE TO THE SOUTH
NEBRASKA SENDS FIRST pErAcH.
MENT TO MEXICO
URGE SUBMARINE WARE ARE
Sentiment In Germany Favors It's I'm.
mediate Resumption
Paving Way to
Agreement.
Western Newspaper linton New. ssrv,c.

Western Newspaper Union News servica
Lincoln. Neb. -Ncbraska's first quota
OF troops given to Uncle Sam for SER
vice in the Mexican crisis left here
Friday for the south
Troops who went included the
Fourth regiment under command OF
Colonel George A. Eberly OF Stanton,
the Wisncr supply company under
command of Captain w. +. Kelson. tho
Fremont signal corps under command
of Captain Henry Jess. and the FIRE..
mont sanitary detachment under com.
mand of Captain Smith.
The first train carrying the Wayne,
Blair, Stanton and Madison companies
left shortly before 10 o'clock. with 1t
was the regimental stan and the Wis
ner supply company.
Tho second train carrying the Cor
don, OscCola and David City, kearney
and York companies left at IL o'clock
and the third and last train carrying
the Omaha battalion under command
OF Major Hcnning Elsasscr left at
1l:4O a m
The men were glad to get away.
They sang and frolicked after they
had entraincd and through the open
windows of the cars shouted good.
naturedly to their comrades who were
left. Cheers were given with much
vigor by the latter, too. and the Fifth
regiment band was out doing full duty
by playing patriotic and other airs
while the Fourth was waiting the sig.
nal to 60.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
viii Change Railroad System.

Tokio.-Japan will probably decide
to change her main railroad system
from a narrow to broad gauge. The
present gauge of three feet and six
inches was adopted when the first line
was built in Japan, but experience
has demonstrated the wisdom of wild.
ening 1t to the standard broad gauge
such as obtains In the United States.
For one thing 1t will permit of greater
speed, and for another 1t will be more
useful as a means Of communication In
connection with national defense In
time of war.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Food Riots In Mexican cities.

Columbus. N. M.-Starving Mexican
women have stormed the governors
palace at San Luis Potosi, according
to reports received by General J. j,
Pershing and have shouted, "Viva
gringoes! viva gringoes!" Food riots.
tha reports to the American com.
mander said. are occurring in all the
larger Mexican cities. At San Luis
Potosi, the governments supply of
ground corn for distribution has been
exhausted and the demands OF women
and children for more have been re-
fused.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
WAGE SUBMARINE WARFARE.
Energetic Campaign In Germany for
lts Reaumptlon.

Berlin.-The campaign In favor OF
the resumption of full fledged sub
marine warfare goes energetically
forward. 1t Is expected that with
the adjournment OF the Relchstag end
the dispersal Of politicians to their
home for the summer this agitation
by the navy league. publicists, con-
servatives and part of the national
liberals would gradually lose its in
tensity. On the contrary, reports
from all sections OF the country indi-
cate that the agitation is continuing
with undiminished vigor.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13

than I ever was and recommend your
remedies to all my friends. Mrs. LENA
WYNN, 2sl2 E. o Street, Richmond, Va.
While Change Of Life Is q most crit.
zeal period Of woman's existence, tho
annoying symptoms which accompany
1t may be controlled, and normal health
restored by the timely use Of Lydia E.
Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound.
Such warning symptoms are sense
Of suirocation, hot flashes, headaches,
backaches, dread of impending evil.
timidity. sounds in the ears, palpitation
Of the heart. sparks before the eyes,
Irregularities, constipation, variable ap-
petite, weakness and inquietudc, and
dizziness.
For these abnormal conditions do not
fail to take Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Government Land Drawina

Spokane. Wash.-Land Offices have
been thrown open for those who want
TO participate in one OF Uncle Sans
last great land raffles. Approximately
100000 acres, comprising the south
half Of the Colville Indian reservation,
will be divided into 160 acre ranches
and turned over to settlers who hold
the lucky numbers after the drawing,
July 27. Registration books have been
opened In Spokane, Wenatchee, Wilbur.
Republic, Omak and Colville. Wash.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
The estimated total value of all IN,

The estimated total value of all the
property OF the University OF Ne
traska, not including endowment
funds and lands. is s2,70O,0 900. OF which
Sl.S5O,OOO is lands and buildings and
SS5O,OOO is general movable equipment
The board of regents at their last meet.
ing, directed that system OF control
be devised 80 that the central Office
would know at all times what the uni.
versity owns, where every item is and
the present value Of every item Is. A.
O. Johnson, the university efficiency
exjert. has Just installed such a sys.
tenn.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Germans Hard Pressed. q.

London-The Russians have begun
a tremendous offensive on the Riga
front where their artillery is Destroy
ing the German trenches. says a dis.
patch to the Exchange Telegraph com.
rany from Vienna via Copenhagen. The
bombardment, the dispatch adds, lasted
twenty.four hours and the Germans
were helpless before the Russian ar
tillery which can now fire fifty shells as
against one In 1914.
A German retreat all along the line
OF the front In Russia from Riga to
Vilhynia is reported. The unofficial
news to this effect comes from Petro-
grad through Rome. II declares that a
triple defeat for the Germans In the
Riga. Kolki and Baranovichi sectors
caused them to begin movement OF
their whole front westward.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Nebraska sweIIs Income Tax.

Observation-Disclosures corporations
paid to the treasury the sum OF $780,
70569 and individuals contributed
$160,2O6,3l, under the income tax law
for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1916, according to figures made public
by Secretary McAdoo.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13

Vegetable Com.
pound l feel like .
new woman. I al
why's had a headache
during the Change
Of Life and was also
troubled with other
bad feelings com.
mon at that time
dizzy spells, nervous
feelings and heat
flashes. Now I am
In hattop healfh
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13

Yosemite Valley, Cal.-A bandit.
single-handed, held up four stages at
Wawona. Just outside Of the Yosemite
Valley National park. and from twen-
tyeight people collected 800 in cash
and an assortment OF jewelry.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
Moro than 100 miners h

Rome.-More than 100 miners have
been buried in three sulphur mines
near Caltanissetta, Sicily. The dis
aster seems to have been due to a
telluric cause. The work OF rescue is
teing hurriedly organized.
The Red Cloud chief., 1916-07-13
HEAT Flashes,
DIZZY, NERVOUS
Mrs. Wynn Tells How Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Helped Her
During Change of Life.

Richmond, Va. AFTER taking
seven bottles Of Lydia L. Pinkham's