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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13

Cressington Court, which had loaded at this port for France, had been of a similar nature.
 Tie bombs were composed of highly in- flammable chemicals, intended to burst into flame in the heat of the steamships holds. Had they not failed of their pur- rose, experts declared, the bombs them selves as well as the cargoes would have been consumed and no trace of them would have been left. Captain Turney asserted funds for the manufac- ture of the bombs were supplied by a wealthy man whose name he refused to divulge. This information, he said, was imparted to him several months ago by Robert Fay, already under indictment in coI nectjon with bomb plots against steamships.
 The bombs are said to be made of aluminium shells. lined with zinc. Ac- co rding to the police, acids inserted in the zinc chamber burn through into the aluminium covering after certain in- terval and exploded a percussion cap of a charge of powder
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DENOUNCES EFFORT
 TO MAKE HUGHES RUN
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is tempted by an offer of nomination as a candidate for the presidency and re- fuses the offer because he is justice of the supreme court and for that reason cannot conscientiously accept a nomina- ton to a political office. or engage in politics. he will have rendered his coun- try a great and lasting service. If he does that one act of unselfish patriotism and devotion to the best interests of his country that has so signally honored him it will keep his memory green in the minds of his countrymen long after the politicians who thus tempted him are for gotten. The use of his name as can didate is an offense to him and to the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
TWO DELEGATIONS TO
 G. o. P. CONVENTION
(Continued from Page One)

if. woman suffrage. compulsory educa. tion and laws to aid the workingmar also were urged in the resolutions adopt. ed at Macon. The Atlanta meeting ap- pointed committee to draw up a sci of resolutions outlining its stand on na- tional affairs.
 Deegates-at-large were elected as fol lows:
 Jackson Wing Harry s. Jackson of At lanta. J. M. Barnes of Thomson. Henry Lincoln Johnson, negro of Atlanta, ant E. J. Davis. negro, also of Atlanta Johnson Wing-Walter H. Johnson o Columbus, Henry Blun of Savannah, J w.. Lyons, a negro of Augusta. and H A. Fucker, a negro of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
OVER l5O,OOO READERS
 Will See Sundays Age-Herald
For Readers

The Sunday Age-Herald is the greatest five-cents' worth of newspaper published in the south. In the first place 1t is the only Birmingham Sunday news paper which publishes Associat- ed Press dispatches the fullest and most accurate news service in the world.
 Itis the only newspaper in the south containing a Rotogravure Section, the most artistic and most expensive newspaper feat ure ever devised.
 Its special features offer the best thought of the ablest writ CTS and artists of America.
 Its general news service is famous for it's completeness, ac- curacy and authoritativeness.
 Its ensemble is the result of over IS years careful study of the wishes and requirements of the people of Birmingham and of Alabama.
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For Advertisers

The Sunday Age-Herald is the surest and most effective means of reaching the people of Bir- mingham and of Alabama. But it is important that advertisers turn in their copy early in order that their messages to the peo- pie may be in all editions.
 The Sunday Age-Herald is not a purely local newspaper. Its circulation and it's influence reach into every county of Ala bama, while it's circulation out side of Alabama is probably greater than those of all other Alabama newspapers combined.
 Its result getting qualities have long since been proved.
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FINAL WORD OF THIS
 GOVERNMENT ON THE SUBMARINE ISSUE TO
 BE UTTERED SOON
tContinued from Page One,

ble and determined not to act hastily.
 In none of the cases considered by Germany in her note were American lives lost, but in all of them Americans were endangered. Four American horse hand lers were on the Engishman, more than a score of American passengers were on the Sussex, four Americans were on the Berwindvale, two negro Americans were on the Manchester Engineer and one American has made affidavit that his life was endangered when the Eagle Point was torpedoed. S
 TWO THINGS TO PROVE
 The United States. in it's investigation of the cases of the Sussex and the four merchant ships about which Germany was asked-the Englishman Manchester, Engineer, Berwindvale and Eagle Point has been proceeding on the assumption that two elements remained to be proved before action could be taken. The first had to do with establishing that the vessels actually were torpedoed; the second the legality or illegality of the attacks. Germany has admitted sinking three of the ships and evidence in the possession of the state department strongly indicates that in at least two of the cases the acts were in contra vention of American rights It appeared to the officials from unofficial versions of the note that the government had de- nied torpedoing the Sussex solely on the ground that the commanders sketch differed from photograph of the chan nel steamer which appeared in a news paper. The description of the attack on the ship admitted to have been torpedoed and the story of the explosion which damaged the Sussex appeared to be near ly identical. The note says the explos- ion of the torpedo sent against the uni identified vessel. caused the entire for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
FAVORABLE ACTION BY SENATE FORECAST
 ON AIR NITRATE BILL
tContinued from Page one)

should he so desire, for private manu-
 facture of fertilizer in peace times.
 Senator Hardwick again assailed the
 plan, asserting that while the Smith
 amendment was bad enough, the Under
 wood proposal was worse. Senator Walsh
 discussed Senator Underwood's amend
 ment to the army bill, proposing investi-
 gation by the war department of the
 whole question of air nitrogen manufac-
 ture, and said it's terms were such as to prevent the selection of any site but the Muscle Shoals project in Alabama. He gave figures as to available sites in Montana and Idaho.
 IS COMMON SENSE
 Senator Underwood disclaimed any such intention and called attention to the fact that he had abandoned his own amend
 ment in favor of the Smith plan, which
 he was merely seeking to perfect. Sen ator Underwood said the processes of air nitrogen manufacture were patented
 and in time of war the government could He admitted that it was his purpose to limit the peace time product of the plant to fertilizer production as the agricul- tural industry would be soon in need of this aid, and defended his proposal as common sense preparedness measure ' The Underwood amendment was still pending when the Senate recessed until tomorrow. Tine army bill will take up the Sen ates entire time now until final vote is reached on April 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
Up to the Limit

From IlL-6ltS
 A certain retired tradesman admits that he is "a very poor judge of a good horse." while the local black smith claims to be "a good judge of bad one" And in this connection an anus ing story Is being told at the expense of the former.
 He had bought very old horse very cheap, and took the animal down to the lacksmith's to be shod.
 How many shoes am to put on?' asked the blacksmith. critically survey ing the anticipated steed.
 "Oh, four" said the owner; adding doubtfully. "if he's worth 'em."
 The blacksmith put two shoes on and then stopped.
 Mind you" he explained to the proud owner of the equine wreck. I'm not saving as your 'oss isn't worth an other couple O shoes, but I'm quite sartain as he's got as many as he car carry away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
Willett Is Released

White Plains, N Y.. April 12.-Wil- liam Willett, Jr., former representa- tive in Congress, was released from the jail here today after serving prison term of one year and three months for having purchased from Joseph Cas- sidy, once a Queens county political leader, Judiciary nomination. Cas- sidy was released some weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
Spanish Railways Lack Coal

Madrid. April 12.-(via Paris.)-The Southern railway. which serves large section of southern Spain, has notified the government 1t has been compelled to suspend service on account of lack of coal. The Upocauj says the frequent tor pedeing of steamships threatens to cut off the English coal and cause a catastrophe to Spanish industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
ON GREEK FRONTIER

Dispatches from Saloniki report recru- dence of the artillery fighting on the Greek front between Giegeli and Doiran. In Asiatic Turkey Petrograd reports a continuation of the Russian advance west of Erzerum. The Turks, however, in the region of Bitlis took the offensive against the invaders, but all their attacks were repulsed. Although the Turks report serious defeat near Felahie of the British ad- vancing to the relief of General Town shend's force beleaguered in Kut-el- Amara, dispatch is said to have been
 received in South Africa from General
 Townshend saying that he was well and
 expecting relief shortly.
 Gold, silver and paper money and all negotiable instruments and realizable se- curities have been placed on the con traband list by Great Britain. >
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Woolworth Declares Dividend
 New York, April 12.--The directors of the F. W. Woolworth company today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. April 12.-Forecast for Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Probably Friday.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday and Friday.
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increased the quarterly dividend to common stockholders from 1N to 2 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
VON PAPEN'S AGENT CAUGHT BY POLICE IN
 NEW YORK AND 200
 BOMBS CONFISCATED
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ney Swann and Police Commissioner Woods.
 Acting Captain Tunney of the ''pomp squad' declared 200 bombs were found in the office of the Agricultural Chemical company and confiscated
 Evidence in the possession of the police, according to Captain Tunney. tends to show that similar bombs were shipped to all parts of the United States. Many of them were transported, he said, in suitcases as ordinarw baggage.
 BOMBS ON MANY SHIPS
 When the steamship Kirkoswald re- turned here July 10, 1915, from Marseilles, it was dislosed that four fire bombs had been found in her cargo of sugar and that bombs found aboard the Bankdale. the Devon City, the Lord Erne and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13

Cures indigestion, rheu- matism, nervous debility. A natural remedy. No al- cohol, opiates or drugs added. For sale by
 Averyt's Drug Store and other druggists. Am willing to go on record as one who cannot say enough in praise of Vitalitas. ."-(Rheumatism and kidney disorders.) Joseph H. Randy, stock raiser, Isle of Hope, Ga.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at united States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending at D. m 75th meridian time, April 12, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-13
ONLY ARTILLERY IS BEING USED IN THE
 BATTLE FOR VERDUN
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1HBB OMcJ
 on the southern stopes of Monte Pari and Cinnadoro, and on the rocks of Monte Sperone, the Austrians suffering heavy casualties. Elsewhere artillery duels con
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c. HORTON, Local Forecaster
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
COMMISSION IS
AGAINST MEASURE
Asserts Administration Ship
ping Bill Will 0verturn All
Regulatory Work.
international News Service A.:


WASHINGTON, April So The
administration shipping bill, father
ed by Sec'y of the Treasury McAdoo
and endorsed by Pres't Wilson. is
strongly opposed by the Interstate
commerce commission. The action of
the recent conferences among ad-
ministratiOn leaders in charge Of the
measure in arranging to take from
the shipping bill the provisions
which would empower a shipping
board TO fix rates was the result Of
the objection to the bill registered
by the interstate commerce commits
sion The commission submitted to
the house committee on merchant
marine and fisheries which has the
shipping bill in charge. a lengt ny
report which stated that if enacted
into law the shipping bill would
practically overturn all the regu-
latory work which the interstate
commerce commission has spent
years in accomplishing.
The opposition of the railroad rate
making body fell on the house COM
mittee like a bomb shell and COM
pletely upset that body's plans. The
conference. which was attended by
Sec'y of Commerce Redfeld, Chair
man Alexander of the house COM
mittee. and other leaders, was call
ed 10 patch together the pieces OF
the shipping bill which remained af-
ter the interstate commerce commits
siOr had picked it apart. Ii now is
understood that the bill must be
completely renovated before il can
be placed before the congress
The interstate commerce commits
sion. in its report 20 the house COM
mittee. showed that body how il has
supervised the setting up Of an elab-
crate structure of ocean and rail
rates and how il controls 20 a con-
siderab bic extent shipping rules and
regulations. To give a new shipping
board a rate-fxing function am 70
lay down new shipping doctrine- in
the proposed legislation would result
in sharp collision OF regulatory
powers. the commission fears.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
WOOD DARK HORSE
IN c. D. P. RACE
Commander of Eastern De-
partment May be Chosen
in Case of Deadlock.
international News Service

NEW YORK, April S.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood, commander Of the
department Of the east. is being
groomed as a dark horse candidate
for the republican presidential
nomination This is today's out
standing development in the polit-
ical situation to which great inter
est has been lent by conferences
between Col. Theodore Roosevelt
and leaders Of the old guard and
progressive factions of the repub-
lican party. While there is no
doubt among politicians that Col.
Roosevelt would accept the nOmin-
alton If his platform were also
adopted at the Chicago convention.
the ex-president is staunch friend
Of Gen Wood and probably would
support the army officer if his own
nomination were found impOssi BILE.
Gen. Wood has taken a promin-
ent part in preparedness work and
would run strong, according 10 the
political rophets. on a preparedness
platform.
He is said 10 have had several
conferences recently with Col
Roosevelt and with ElihU Root. The
civilian organization which has
provided funds for civilian training
camps has for its president one Of
the members Of Roots firm. while
its treasurer is a brother Of Roose-
velt's son-in-law. Prominent army
Ulcers are said 20 De sounding the
political waters 10 ascertain what
chance Wood would have in case
Of a deadlock in Chicago and are
finding would Woods name would
receive very favorable considera-
ton"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
REITERATEs REFUSAL.

International News Service:
WARRINGTON, April S.-UnOf-
fetal advices from Queretaro that
Gen. Carranza has reiterated his re-
fusal 10 the use OF Mexican rail
ways 10 the American forces engaged
in the pursuit OF Pancho Villa created
keen disappointment and apprehen-
sion in state department circles to-
day. L was explained, however, that
there was some hope OF more favor
able news as a result OF today's
meeting OF the Mexican cabinet
But the outstanding fact is that
Carranza continues 20 withhold his
approval OF the American expedl-
ton into Mexico. Officials have
made no secret Of the fact that Car
rama opposed the entry Of the Amer
lean army into Mexico. Nor do they
deny that the armed American forces
now being in Mexican territory. the
first chief makes it plain each day
that he desires their withdrawal. The
refusal OF Carranza 10 permit the
use OF the Mexican railroads by the
CONT NJ FD ON PACE EvTN-E- 4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
WAlTES BACK HOME:
CRUSHED BY CONFESSION
Mother of Confessed Slayer says It's
Hard 10 Believe Her Sons
Admission.
International News Service 4:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Waite and
their son. Clyde, today returned
from New York. where they had
been since the arrest of their son.
DR.. Arthur Warren Waite, charged
with the Peck murders. Broken in
health and spirit, the aged couple
look 10 years older than when they
left Grand Rapids two weeks ago.
There is nothing / can say" said
Mrs. Waite. Arthur has confessed
that he is guilty. We had TO be
lieve him. IL is all too terrible TO
talk about. But in spite of his con-
fession il is hard for me to believe
that my son is guilty. He could
never have done what he did if he
had been in his right mind. He must
have been insane"
Mrs. Waite spoke for her husband
Tears came into his eyes and a sob
choked his throat when he was ask
ed about the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
CARNATI0N DRILL TEAM
Is ENTERTAINED FRIDAY

The Carnation drill team enter
tanned Friday evening at the nome
Of Mrs Oscar Bennett Rush ST. The
evening was spent socially with
games and contests and the favors
went To Miss Naude Dice. Mrs.
George Whitnger and Mrs. Frank
Mcdonald. The guests numbered a.
Toward the close refreshments were
served. The next meeting will he
In two weeks with Mrs Reed. VIII
bur ST.
The LOYAL Order Of Moose will
hold a public installation Of officers
Monday evening i'm Place hall Mrs.
r. J. Bickel OF Mishawaka will be
present and will address the guests
during the evening Refreshments
viii Ice served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
ITALIANS WIN IN
NIGHT AIR BATTLE
Bring Down Two of Seven At
lacking Austrian Planes
on ISonZo Front.
international News Service

lnterna uOnal views Service
ROME. April S.-A night battle
between aeroplaEes above the Isonzo
front resulted in a victory for the
Italians. two of the Austrian ma
chimes being downed. The fight took
place high above the lines amidst
the glare of searchlights and star
bombs. The Italian high-angle guns
were unable to go into action for
fear Of hitting some of the Italian
machines.
The following official statement
was issued by the war office:
Air fights have furnished US an
other brilliant success. Yesterday
several raids on the Carnic and
Isonzo fronts were repulsed. Seeing
the impossi bility Of overcoming our
air defenses by day, the enemy tried
q night attack Last night seven
Austrian aeroplanes rose over the
plains between the IsonzO and Tag
Lamento rivers. Our aviators bold
IL attacked and repulsed the enemy
fOtilla, bringing down two planes.
The four occupants were made pris-
oners.
con the CArsO plateau AustrO-
Hungarian forces tried 10 attack the
Italian positions, but were driven
back with heavy losses. on the ball
ance Of the IsonzO front and on the
fronts OF the Sugana and lAgarina
valleys artillery duels were in prog
ress.
in the upper Cordevole Italian
shells exploded an ammunition de-
pot
There is great activity through
out the whole theater OF action
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
CHAMBERLAIN BILL TO
ORA. ANOTHER WEEK
International News Service:

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. April s.-Unex-
pected opposition 20 certain pro-
visions Of the Chamberlain army
bill. together with debate on the
numerous amendments presented.
has made IT certain there will be at
least another weeks lighting in the
senate over the measure.
The efforts OF Senators Under
wood Of Alabama. and Smith OF
South Carolina. 10 tack the govern
ment nitrate provision 70 the bill as
an amendment have complicated
the fight. A vote on this provision
probably will be taken late today.
Sentiment in the senate is strongly
in favor OF a government nitrate
plant bill, but the refusal OF the
military affairs committee to rec
Ommend IL in connection with the
army bill may defer its passage
until later I'm the preparedness pro-
gram Eventually with the agricuI-
tural committees recommendation
the nitrate plant certainly will be
provided for
The slowness with which the reg
ular army is being recruited 10 it's
full strength recently authorized
has spurred the senate to provide
for making army service more at
tractive 10 the enlisted men. Al
ready the senate has adopted meas
ures for appointment Of a number
OF men from the ranks TO West
Point and 10 provide vocational
training TO nj soldiers for return to
civil life.
Increases in pay and a provision
for pay TO regular army reserves
are also likely TO be made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
FOURTEEN BURNED
BY MOLTEN STEEL
Converter Spills Contents
Over 60 Men and Three
May Die as Result.
international News Service

international News Service.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. April s.
Fourteen men were seriously burned
and three are dying at a hospital
here as the result OF the tipping OF a
Bessemer converter at the Jones and
Laughln plant at Woodlawn this
morning. The converter. a great
pear-shaped vessel. spilled it's molten
steel over a group of so men build
ing the foundations for a now build
ing. 1t was located on a hillside and
the streams Of hot metal running
down the slope gave the effect OF the
streams Of lava from a volcano in
eruption.
The injured men were rushed 70
Pittsburgh on a special train and
taken 10 the South Side hospital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
FATHER AND SON DINNER
TO BEGIN AT 6 O'CLOCK

The fourth annual father and son
banquet OF the boys department OF
the Y NJ. c. A.. will begin at s
o'clock Tuesday evening 10 allow
those who attend time 10 witness the
Harry Lauder performance at the
oliver theater. The affair was 20
have been held al O'Clock. Rev.
Loren NJ. Edwards. pastor OF the
First Methodist church OF Misha-
waka. will talk on Investing in
Sons"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
BURGLARY ATTEMPTS FomED

Three attempts OF burglars %
break into the home OF Mrs Nora
b. knight. t24 y. Hin ST., Friday
night. proved unsuccessful accord
ing 20 the woman who reported the
tiles made an Investigation and
have a couple OF suspects under
suTv eilance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
SOUTH BEND LEADS
Employment Bureau in This City
DOES Biggest Business.

South Bend leads in the work or
the free employment bureaus in
this state according 90 the last
monthly review of the Bureau %
Labor Statistics. I'm February the
number Of positions filled from the
four leading employment bureaus
vas as follows South Bend. 22S:
Indianapolis. l45. Fort Wayne. 119-
Evansville. rs. During the same
month the number Of persons asked
for by employers az these bureaus
was as follows. South Bend. 21f.
Indianapolis. 1862; Fort Wayne. i3s:
Evansville. f23.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
FARMER BUILDS Ark.

DRAYTON. y. D.. April S.-Fore-
seeing a flood 10 cover the whole
earth. John Rule. a farmer living on
Red river. has built an ark in which
he expects TO save himself and his
family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
DETENTI.n 81 OMN XOTE.

International News Service
NALDpSTA. Ca. April SC. s
Bacon, candidate for tax receiver
was defeated 10y his own vote. In 4
spirit Of generosity he voted for ].
VI. Mcknight. his opponent. Com
plete returns show knight was elect
ed by one vote Bacon has asked
for a recount.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
WV YORK sHIXERs.

NEW YORK. April Spring is
herein name only Snow fell today
" nile the temperature sagged at 50
degrees above. Yesterday was the
coolest April z since 1881. the mer-
curry registering IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-08
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNS.

international News Service.
BUFFALO. y. Y. April S.-The
Roman Catholic church OF Our Lady
OF Victory. at LAckawanna, a Buff
falo suburb. was partially destroyed
by fire early today. The loss was
$4,000.