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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
GREECE YIELDS TO
 DEMANDS OF ALLIES
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NS0HunUGa AEO" fHk6 Onel being asked what the governmen would do, replied
 How can we voluntarily renounce the sovereignty of our country?'
 The action of the entente came on one of the hottest days in years The King was at Chateau Tatoy. shops were closed and the ministries were desert ed when the blow fell. The eople were unaware what had happened un.il well on toward evening when newspapers and handbills made known the text of the demands.
 Meanwhile King Constantine re- turned hastily. All troops Tn the city were ordered posted under arms. The Der where Premier Skouloudis an- nounced that he had resigned. The chamber adjourned immediately, che ear- ing the retiring ministers.
 The people of Athens remained calm and talk of noncompliance with the de- mands of the allies apparently awak- ened no widespread spirit of resist ance.
 The demands presented by the en- tente powers to Greece. according to the newspaper, Nea Hemera, were:
 No. 1-Complete general demsbiliza- tion.
 No. 2-Removal of the chief of police Of Athens
 No. 3-Popular pro entente sentiment not to be suppressed.
 No. 4-Deportation of agents spread ing German propaganda.
 While the dissolution of the Cham Der of Deputies also was desired the newspaper says it may not be dire t. iy demanded.
 The foregoing version of the nature Of the entente demands are said in diplomatic circles to be substan tially accurate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
BOARD PROGRAMME
 ID BE ADHERED ID.
Naval Committee to Recon mend Three Dreadnaughts
 and Four Cruisers

Washington, June 22.-The Senate sub committee considering the naval bill reached tentative agreement today to recommend a building programme of four battle cruisers and three dread naughts for the coming year, as part of a five-year construction policy substan- tially the same as that drawn up by the navy general board. An amendment em- bodying the plan probably will be re- ported to the full naval committee within a few days.
 As it passed the House the bill provides for only five capital ships, all of them battle cruisers, for next year, and con- tains no provision for a building policy extending into the future. Increases over the House authorizations have been urged upon Senate leaders by President Wilson and Secretary Daniels, and it is expected the programme decided on to- day will have the backing of the admin istration when the bill is brought in.
 The five-year programme of the sub committee calls for 16 capital ships the last to be laid down in 1920. In virtually all other particulars, also, it follows the general board s programme, except for the first year. The general boards recom- mendation of four dreadnaughts and three battle cruisers for 1917 is changed to three dreadnaughts and four battle cruisers, while two fleet submarines in the boards programme for the year are elimi- mated.
 Besides the capital ships the subcom- mittee plan provides authorization, for 1917 of four scout cruisers. 10 torpedo-boat destroyers, 30 coast submarines, one fuel oil ship. one hospital ship, one repair ship, one fleet submarine tender, one ammuni tion ship and one gunboat
 The subcommittee also has agreed to an appropriation of s3,500,O00 for aeronau- tics, one dirigible balloon to be specified for construction and the balance of the fund to be used at the discretion of the navy department for aeroplanes or dirigibles Proposals now under consid- eration provide for equpping the navy yards at Norfolk, Va, and Charleston, s. C., for ship construction-Norfolk to build ships of all classes and Charleston smaller ships-and for erection of a foun- dry at Charleston to supply materials for navy yards generally.
 Senator Tillman chairman of the sub- committee, said tonight that the bill would be completed and reported to the full committee early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
FAIR, SQUARE DEAL
 FOR EVERYBODY IS
 POLICY OF BOARD
Board of Equalization on Tax Assess ment Hears Many Complaints and
 Makes Amicable Settlements

The fourth day of the hearings of the county board of tax equalization was marked with more large crowds and lit- tie excitement. The only unusual hap pening yesterday occurred yesterday morning when George W. Yancey, at torney representing the Birmingham Real Estate exchange, and John B. Rosenstihl came near having a difficulty. Friends interceded and the matter was quilted without trouble.
 The most noticeable thing in connec-
 ton with the hearings is the fact that no large city property owners have brought their cases before the board. Nearly all the cases that have been heard are from the country and small property owners. As a general rule these complaints are settled amicably.
 The county board of equalization is ad- herring to it's former statement of giving everybody the same square deal. They are working diligently over the books and files and show no disposition to be impatient when the property owners are inclined to be unreasonable. In some instances they base thc.r actions on their own knowledge. but at the same time are disposed to consider the evidence sub- mitted by the person complaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
 FOR ORPHANS PICNIC

The regular meeting of the Jefferson. County Orphans Home association was held last night at the Knights of Colum- bus hall and was attended by delegates from every section of the city and county. The business was confined to hearing re- ports and furthering the plans for the orphans picnic, which will be held at the Alabama State Fair grounds about the middle of August. The various commit tees made reports and all showed satis- factory progress.
 There are at present 122 orphan chil- dren in the home, and their dependence and support rests with a generous pub- lie as the home is supported entirely by voluntary contributions.
 President Richard Storm reported plans had been made for moonlight picnic at Bayview at early date Tomorrow night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lou Dillon, 1209 Third avenue, a lawn festi- val will be held from 3 o'clock to H. Music, games and dancing will be the features. Refreshments will be served.
 The next meeting of the association will be held at the A. O. H. hall, Pratt City, Thursday, June 29. All persons interested in the work are cordially in. vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

76 negroes, comprising Troop H, of the Tenth, Captains Boyd and Moore, Lieu tenant Adair and himself, composed the American detachment that encountered the Mexicans.
 SAW OFFICERS BODY
 He said that he saw on the field the bodies of Boyd and Adair, and at least Il of the negroes.
 Spillsbury's account, as given out, fol- lows:
 We left Casas Grandes on Sunday morning, arriving outside of Carrizal early Wednesday morning
 Captain Boyd immediately dispatched a courier to the jefe politico of the little village, advising him that we were on our way to Villa Ahumada'
 After we had waited sometime, Lieu tenant Colonel Rivas came out and warn ed Captain Boyd that he had better turn back. Captain Boyd then explained that he was in pursuit of some bandits which he had heard had footed Santo Domingo and also was bound to catch a negro deserter who he had heard was in Villa Ahumada.
 "In reply to this, Lieutenant-Colone Rivas notified the American that if he attempted to advance he would have to pass over the dead bodies of the Mexi- cans. He advised Boyd that he had bet ter not argue the matter.
 ''Rivas returned to the village to report to his superior officer, General Gomez, who sent out a note inviting the Ameri- cans to enter Carrizal for a conference. Captain Boyd declined this invitation.
 INVITED TO ENTER
 "On this General Gomez went out in person and nsistently urged the Ameri- cans to retire, pointing out that his orders from his superiors necessitated his acting on them without further barley. General Gomez repeated these words as he walked away. Boyd merely answered All right"
 goes on to quote Salisbury as saying that after General Gomez had retired to his troops, who were lined up outside the town, Captain Boyd ordered his men to advance whereupon Salisbury expostu- lated with him, arguing that a fight was sure to follow. Salisbury is reported as saying that Captain Boyd "obstinately seemed to think that the Mexican general was only bluffing,' and the firing quickly began He is quoted further:
 Captain Moore and Lieutenant Adair fell mortally wounded. Captain Moore was wounded in the shoulder and inn mediately the negroes became demoral- ized. At the same time the men holding the horses fled with the mounts, leaving behind r negroes and myself. We were forced to surrender.
 II saw the bodies of Boyd and Adair, and at least Il negroes, on the field of battle''
 Mexican authorities asserted today that the prisoners had been well treated en route to Chihuahua.
 General Trevino says that he received some days ago an announcement from General Pershing that he had received General Trevino's warning not to move east, south or west. Since that time four negroes other than those taken at Car rizal have been captured and also white American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
PRISONERS AT CHIHUAHUA

Chihuahua City. June 22.-1he I7 American soldiers. negro troopers Of the Tenth cavalry, who wcle captured in the battle at Carrizal, were brought here today with Lem H. SpilIsbury. n Mormon scout. employed by General PershinR. and were inteIncd.
 Salisbury said that Capt. James 1T. Boyd commanded the Americans and with Lieut.. Henry R. Adair. was among the killed.
 A Captain Moore. who was with the American detachment. was wounded in the shoulder, but escaped.
 In announcing this afternoon story of the battle, which he snid Spillsbury told him. General Jacinto. commander of the military district of the north- east, declared that at any time and at any place the American troops move other than toward the border he will comply to the letter with his superiOrs' orders and will attack them as Gen. Felix Gomez did at CarrixaI.
 General Trevino said that all diplomatic arrangements are outside of his sphere.
 Spillsbury's story, as announced by General Trevino. was to the effect that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
MANY DELEGATES
 IN ATTENDANCE AT
 STATE CONVENTION
Reports of Executive Board at Meet ing of Colored Woman's Baptist Convention Show Fine
 Progress Made

More than 800 delegates, visitors and ministers to the Sixteenth Street Baptist church were given a warm welcome la st night on the occasion of the thirty first annual meeting of the Colored Woman S Baptist State convention, an organization representing the feminine side of the 2So,O00 colored Baptists in the state of Alabama
 The sessions which opened yesterday morning with the reports from the ex- ecutlve board and the address of the convention president, Mrs. M F. Ed wards of Calhoun, which embodied a re- view of the years achievements of the women, are being attended by delegates ana ministers from all parts of the state. The reports show that 20OO Baptist churches are represented and that up to this meeting s13S5.1 has been raised for home and foreign missions, also that large donations have been made to Selma university and the National Training School for Negro Girls at Washineton as well as other educational institutions
 The annual sermon, which was spir- ltual and elevating, was preached by Rev. w. A. Tut of Selma last night pr. A. x. Owen, dean of the theological depart ment of Selma university, in the absence or the president, made plea for his school, to which a donation of s775 was made by the women at this meeting.
 Mrs. Rosamond of East Lake, president Of the local white womens Baptist union. and Mrs. Dill of the same society will be the principal speakers at the con- vention this morning at 10 o'clock After reports from delegates and the discus sion of missionary subjects during. the day the session will reach it's climax to- night when Mrs. S. c. J. Bryant of At lanta, national president of the Baptist Womens union, addresses the body.
 Among the many leading Baptists of the state attending the meetings are: c. l.. Fisher of Mobile, Mrs. l.. R. Bur- well of Selma, Drs. Martin, Colman and Jemison of Selma, state missionaries; L. c. Galloway, A. B. Martin and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Deaths and Funerals
Dr. A. A. CIishv

Funeral services over the remains of pr. A. A. Clisby, who died at the resi- dence of his daughter, Mrs. J. Murray Norment, Wednesday, were conducted from the residence of Mrs. Norment yes- terday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment followed in the Oak Hill cemetery
 The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M. S. Barnwell, pastor of the Church of the Advent Music was fur nished by a selected choir. The burial was in charge of Lige Loy.
 The following acted as pallbearers: Ac. tive. W. V. M. Robertson, Augustus Ben. ners, D. Maddox. E. M. Norment, Ray Caheen and w. F. Martin. Honorary, Robert Jemison, Sr., T. H. Motion. Capt w. II. Graves, pr. George w. Morrow Judge Alfred Benners, F. C.. Sheppard, A. w. Lynch. w. N. Malone and H. M. Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23

status of mobilization in each state, about which the department TOW is informed only in a general way He requested also that each governor re- port again as soon as his states units are mobilized
 NO orders were sent to the eastern or southern departments officials in d1cating that the troops nearest the border had been selected as tnn first to go because their transportation would require least time and expense. The states in the western depart
 ment are California. Utah. Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washing
 ton. The central department is com-
 posed of Colorado. Kansas. Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming. North and South
 Dakota. Minnesota. Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. New York. June 22.-Eeports tele- . graphed today by the adjutants of the National Guard to Col. Charles R. Moves. chief mastering officer of the department of the east, United States army. showed that of 21 states and the District of Columbia. in the division, 12 had no men in camp. The majority Of these states are in the south and in many cases the militia is being held at home stations to stimulate recruit ing. Recruiting is proceeding satisfac- torlly, captain Gordon Johnston, aide to Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. said, and it is expected that virtually all state organizations will be able to increase their commands to the number ordered mobilized.
 Figures compiled at the eastern headquarters show that organizations of the National Guard in the depart ment of the east ordered by the Presi dent to mobilize would make a total of 12S.69S officers and men if brought up to full war strength
 The National Guard commands in the various states of the department of the east. which were called by, the President. would number in war strength as follows:
 Alabama, 6997; Connecticut, 51S6; Delaware. 1232; District of Columbia, 3O60; Florida, 1860; Georgia, 6680: Ken. lucky, 5So1; Maine. 1s6o Maryland, 5997; Massachusetts, 972S: Mississippi, 55S0; New Hampshire. 2206; New Jersey 6544; New York. 2.760; North Caro lima, 5926; Pennsylvania. 19926; Rhode Island. 651: South Carolina. :82o; Ten nessee. 3797 Vermont. 2261: Virginia, 4966; West Virginia, 1860. None of the commands is believed to be below minimum strength and | many of them are rapidly approaching war strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
GADSDEN

Gadsden, June 22.-(special) - Tusca- of the Alabama Pharmaceutical associa- tion, that city having been chosen over Mobile at noon today. w. S. Vance of Gadsden was elected to succeed L. l.. Scarb orough of Anniston as president Other officers elected are: First vice president, W. N. Varnon. Selma; second vice president, c. R. Walker, Ensley treasurer, s. l.. Toomer; secretary, w. E. Bingham Tuscaloosa; executive commit tee, Luther Davis, Tuscaloosa, Carl Whorton, Gadsden. J. R. Edwards, An niston. The convention closed tonight with banquet at the Printup hotel One of the features brought out in the dis cussion was the statement by druggists that the prescription business is not profit able. and that money is lost on five cent drinks at the soda fQunt
 Alabama progressives are against amalgamation with another party, or in- dorsement of any candidates of other parties. A resolution to this effect was adopted today at a meeting here of the state executive committee of the progress SiVe party. The resolution urged the na- tional committee to make a nomina- tion for President, in the event that Col onel Roosevelt makes his refusal of the nomination final. Those, present were. pr. c. B. Forman. Attalla chairman . Hickory Barrett, Gadsden, temporary secretary G. s. O'Bear, Birmingham, D. A. Morton, Boaz; Osceola Dodd, Boaz; Dr. E. H. Cross, Gadsden; w. J. Root Attalla; H. H. Shell, J. w. Hughes and J. T. Lovinggood, Birmingham; Sid Berry. Mobile; & V. Higgins. Boaz
 With 35 operatives, the Attalla Hosiery mill started operations this morning. Fifty more operatives are wanted at oEce.
 The first official announcement for mayor was made today by w. P. John son, former alderman, and prominent insurance man.
 The loop of the Alabama City. Gadsden and Attalla Railway company at the steel plant has been completed and was put into operation today. It greatly improves the service to the steel plant employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
BRITAIN IS RELIEyED

London June 22-Great Britain received with relief and satisfaction today the news that the Greek government had &C., cepted the demands of the entente allies for the demobilization of the Greek army the dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies and a general election. Tho British demands, contained in note to Greece, were officially announced to- night to have been as follows:
 T. Real and complete demobilization of the Greek army, which must, with the least possible delay, be placed on a peace footing.
 p. The immediate replacing of the present Greek cabinet by a business cabinet having no political color and of- fering all necessary guarantees for the application of benevolent neutrality to- ward the allied powers and sincere con- sultation of the national wishes.
 "3. The immediate dissolution of the chamber, followed by new elections after the period required by the constitution and after general demobilzation has re- stored the electoral body to normal con- ditions.
 A. Replacement of certain police func- tlonaries, whose attitude. inspired by for eign influence, has facilitated attempts against peaceable citizens, as we'll as in- suits against the allied legations and those under their Jurisdiction"
 ALLIES WERE ANXIOUS
 When, on the fall of M. Venizelos, the entente allies landed force at Saloniki the attitude of Greece was burning question and apprehension was felt in all the allied countries, especially France at the prospect of German military ac- tivity in the near east. Later, however With the Russian success in Asia Minor less anxety was felt on this ground Nevertheless, the recent Bulgarian occu- patton on the Greek frontier of Fort Rupel, and the renewal of German ac- tivities in Athens. proved that danger still existed Thereupon the allied pow CTS began to supply further pressure Tn the shape of partial blockade of Greek ports. The rumor was current that Greece had signed an agreement with Bulgaria for the peaceful evacuation of all the frontier forts.
 The SkolOudis ministry promised a par tial demobilization. but, probably owing to the powerful influence of the King and his court. never carried it out Finally the entente allies presented a note con- taining the drastic demands which were accepted and Premier Zalmis mas been called upon to form a ministry, of which he will be head of the foreign department it is said, toward the entente allies. The view is held here that his age and tenn perament make it doubtful whether he will be strong enough to counteract the pro-German influence, and it is expected that it will not be long before M Veni- zelos is again in power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

their first summer trunk sale today.
 D. & A. Rich have Stetson S patent OK lords for S5.S5.
 Office Outfitter company have new shipment journals, cash books and ledgers.
 Joe and Lee Slaughter will tailor a Palm Beach to your measure for $135 50
 M. Well & Bros announce shipment Hart Schaffner & Marx Palm Beach suits, s10.
 Manhattan and other shirts as fine, $l. $50 and g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
HAD BEEN CAUTIONED

HAD BEEN CAUTIONED
 General Pershing said that before the Americans left on the expedition both he and Major Evans of the Tenth cavalry cautioned the commanding officer to be very careful not to provoke fight
 General Pershing had received no news of the two squadrons of the Eleventh cavalry he sent out this morning to get in touch with the troops that were at CarriZal. Staff officers here calculated that the relief party should reach the remnant of the little deta achment late tonight or tomorrow morning.
 1t was assumed that because of the two troops were returning with their wounded progress necessarily was slow.
 General Funston appeared impressed with the sincerity of the story brought in by the stragglers, but said that it would not cause him to send any new instruc- tions to General Pershing or to any of the border commanders.
 General Pershing assured General Funston that he would forward to him as rapidly as possible any additional de- tails he secured and until he is in posses sion of all the facts and is convinced of their accuracy, General Funton will make no move calculated to complicate the stuat ton.
 General Funston tonight ordered Bat tery of the Texas National Guard, which has been held here, to report to General Parker at Brownsville. It will leave in the morning.
 Forty-five carloads of pontoon equip ment that was ordered sent here from Washington arrived today. Two com panies engineers with additional pontoon equipment are expected to arrive in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
Gifts to Harvard

Cambrifrr Mass, June 22-Gifts to Harvard ~fsity during the year amounted to s,344.2ss, President Lowell told the alumni today at their annual meeting held in connection with com mencement week exercises. The usual gift of $100.000 from the 25-year class was presented by the class of 1891.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
MILITIA IS GOING
 DIRECT TO BORDER
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 In his telegrams to the governors Secretary Baker asked how soon the quotas asked for in the Presidents call would be ready. He expects a re- ply immediately, giving the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
George Agapitos

Funeral services over the remains of George Agapitos, aged 27, who died at a local infrmary Wednesday night were conducted from the Greek church at Nine. teenth street and Avenue c. yesterday aft ernoon at 4 o'clock. Interment followed in Elrnwood cemetery The funeral was in charge of Lge Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
California Troops Ready

Los Angeles, Cal, June 22.-Brig. Gen. Robert Wankowski, commanding the first brigade National Guard of California, said today his troops were ready to en : train at any time He is awaiting orders to move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-23
OUTNUMBERED FIVE, TO ONE, TROOPERS
 STUCK TENACIOUSLY

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stragglers, that the American com mander gave orders for both troops to dismount and return the fire