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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Only three weeks before the streets will wear the Confederate colors, and the city will be host to the men who wore the gray.
 But not until the band plays Dixie" will there be full realization, wild enthusiasm over the occasion. Then the soul of patriotism will be stirred and every true southerner will fall in line and march with brimful spirit wei coming our honored guests
 This is an historical event-a gath ering of the remnant left of our civil war veterans-the men who faced the south. It was family quarrel, and we met our brothers in strife. Today we gather to pay tribute to those who sacrificed themselves for the souths s cause. Across the chasm of bitterness we have clasped hands with those who wore the blue, and today all the peo pie unite for this annual event. There is no north, no south-we are one countr now-filled with true Americans fostering a past sentiment, and to- gether preserving it's future.
 
 will be America, 'Tis of Thee"-with the Confederate flag waving still, un- der a southern sky. This occasion is singularly interesting, as it may be the last meeting of the old veterans and We may meet old friends then whose faces We may never know again. Every citizen of Alabama should feet themselves among the hosts for the occasion, and every man, woman and child in Birmingham will be asked to do something for our guests. If it is the last reunion, then it is of the greatest importance that the last should be the best
 Every arrangement is being made by the chairman, R. A. Brown, and his committees assisted by w. c. Rad cliffe, general secretary, for the com fortable housing and feeding of every old soldier. Cooperation is all that is needed to make the programme a success There will be thousands of visitors to the city, and many thous- andS of the veterans Three days of excitement and reminiscence, thou sands of happy "howdys" and thou sands of sad "farewells." As a souvenir of the occasion 5000 hand some buttons have been ordered, em- blems of the period-and will be sold to increase the funds for the whole en- tertainment. Thus every individual has this chance of contributing $1, and the buttons in future years will be valua- ble relics of the Confederate reunion. They will carry local valuation dur ing the encampment here, and will be significant passport into all the fea- lures at the fair grounds for the free acts and sham battles, and the even ings with the boys"
 There is no If" in this hospitality, it is an assumed fact that we are go- ing to have the patriots of the sixties as our guests, and we are going to make them feel at home, to express to them in words and deeds the grati- tude of the south.
 They are the boys who wore the gray.
 Who marched in the line of wars; The boys who are bent and old today,
 Once battled for our cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
CITY BEAUTIFUL
 HINTS FOR SPRING

Carpet bedding is not admired except where plants with small, richly colored foliage are made use of. These can be pruned in such a manner as to keep each color inside it's proper limit, but Towering plants will struggle across the lines assigned them, and all clearness of outline in the pattern" will soon be lost But when plants are located with view of securing color contrast very fine effects can be obtained from them
 A circular bed filled with pink, white and pale yellow phlox drummondii in rows of each color will be found pleas ing, and it has the merit of being easily made
 If a round bed has scarlet salvia for it's center, surrounded with yellow calliopsis, or California poppy, it will afford a mass of most intense color that will pro- duce a most brilliant effect A bed of pink Towering geraniums-pink, mind you, not scarlet or any shade of red bordered with lavender ageratum, will be found extremely attractive if care is taken to cut away all trusses of blooms from the geranums as soon as they have begun to fade. If this is not done the bed will have draggled, slovenly eff feet.
 Scarlet salvia combined with euphorba, better known as ow-on-the-mountain,' '' will be found very effective. the white and green of the euphorbia bringing out the scarlet of the salvia most wildly, and affording such strong contrast that bed of these two plants will always challenge admiration.
 The euphorbia will be found a very use full plant for most any place in beds or borders where something seems needed to relieve the prevailing color. It de- serves more attention that it gets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Very Short While Before Reunion
By MRS. J. B. REID

Forty years have passed and gone, The comrades left are few, Some are i'll, some too forlorn To spend this hour with you. Five thousand heads are raised in
 praise
 For peace-that once were bowed in
 strife, And hands are clasped across the days When they battled for their life. Across the bloody battle fields they
 peep
 And tell the tales of fight; IOf boys who're here and those who
 sleep
 A soldiers real delight These soldiers marched with all their
 might,
 As brave as lads could be, And shouldered arms. each stood for
 right
 And country's liberty. The lads who fought are gray today. But their hearts beat young with
 joy; They live again mid words of praise For the deeds of the soldier boy. But few are left their numbers small, They come from far and near Glad to answer the bugle calI-- we'll make them welcome here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Germans Ordered Out

Paris, April 23.-As result of the entrance of Portugal into the war. Ger mans in that country have been notified t. depart within five days, a Lisbon dis patch to the Temps says. This order ap- plies to all Germans except men of mili- tary age and fitness, who are to be in- termed on Terciera Island, one of the Azores. where state of siege has been declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Ont of His Sphere

From the New York Evening Post
 A minister came to the Episcopal church at Williamsport. Pa, to speak.
 Do you wish to wear a surplice?" asked the rector.
 "Surplice!' cried the visitor. Sur plice. I am a Methodist. What do know about surplices? All I know about is a deficit.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Will Repret-That's All
THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY

Paris, April 23.-The Temps reproduces an interview with the German foreign minister, Herr yon Jagow. obtained by a Spanish journalist who quotes the min lster as saying: ''If they prove an error on the part of the commander Of sub- marine in the Sussex case. I will regret as all German people will regret, that such an error caused the death of your compatriot, the Composer dranados.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
Prominent Mason Dead

St. Louis. April 2S-A. c. Stuart, 67 years old. sovereign grand inspector gen eral of the Scottish Rite in Missouri and grand treasurer of the Masonic grand lodge, died here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24
JACKSONVILLE BELLE
 WEDS OXFORD MAN
Sponsors Are Named for Veterans Camp During Reunion in May.
 Chautauqua This Week

Jacksonville April 23-(SpeciaI) )-The marriage of Miss Madge Hendricks and MT. O. w. Mattison of Oxford took place at the home of the brides parents this morning at g o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. s. Bennett, pastor of the Baptist church, and was witnessed only by a few friends and rela- tives. The bride is an unusually attrac- tive and pretty young lady and Is a graduate of the State Normal school of this city. The groom is prominent young business man of Oxford, where they will make their home.
 The Radcliffe chautauqua will be held here April 25-27. The Athletic association and Civic league will share in the pro- ceeds.
 Miss Eloise Stevenson has been chosen as sponsor, and her maids of honor are Miss Marguerite White of Birmingham, Miss Mary Henry of Anniston and Miss Mary Knox Fitts of this city, to repre- sent Camp James B. Martin No. 292, U. EC c. w., at the southern reunion of Confed- crate veterans in Birmingham.
 Miss Mary Forney was elected spon- sor, Miss Kathleen Daugette and Miss Martha Dean Crow maids of honor, to represent Camp Horace Lee Stevenson, $. c. ". at the southern reunion at Birmingham.
 The Gen. John H. Forney chapter, U. D. C.. has postponed Memorial Day until June 3. Jefferson Davis birthday, instead of April 26. Flowers will be placed on the known and unknown Con- federate veterans graves.
 Mrs. c. c. Stuart and Mrs. M, A. Stevenson have been selected as dele- gates to represent the General John H. Forney chapter at the U. D. c. convention in Anniston May ?, 1916.
 A special train will be operated to Birmingham over the Seaboard Air Line from this city for the reunion.
 A number of music lovers from this city will attend grand opera in Atlanta next week. Many of them will go over to hear Caruso in Samson and Delilah.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

A number of music lovers from this city will attend grand opera in Atlanta next week. Many of them will go over to hear Caruso in Samson and Delilah."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

A special train will be operated to Birmingham over the Seaboard Air Line from this city for the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

The Radcliffe chautauqua will be held here April 25-27. The Athletic association and Civic league will share in the pro- ceeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Mrs. c. c. Stuart and Mrs. M A. Stevenson have been selected as dele gates to represent the General John H. Forney chapter at the U. D. c. convention in Anniston May ?, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Charles B. Tarr, the popular Dutch- man and an x-Birminghamian, was seen on the Mobile and Ohio last week putting lard and meat to his trade in carload lots. It will be remembered Charles forsook the gentle art of sales for the rigorous life of the farm. And he is selling what he grows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

kimbrough, Bridgers and Charlie Abrams were in Pickens county last week telling about the good things Birmingham has for the merchants of that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

H. B. C"Sloppy'D Shropshire, the popu- lar night clerk of the McLester hotel in Tuscaloosa, will leave the hotel May l. It is understood he will locate in Bir- mingham, but the travelling fraternity will greatly miss him, for he always has smile and a glad hand for the boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Our good friend, Bill Savage, is again with us. Bill has accepted a position with Collins & Co, and will travel some of his former territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Frank Cater, the popular hotel man or Selma, showed his usual hospita ble nature in the entertainment and courte- sles extended the visiting grand council officers in his town Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

\ the Travellers Protective associa-
 tion before the ending of the fiscal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

George M Plaisance is working early and late nowadays for the extras of. Tered by his firm. If anyone can get them George is the boy to do it. And, speak ing of George, he was one of the crowd who attended that rousing meeting held by the United Commercial Travellers in Selma Saturday. Of course, he was one or the speakers. and his efforts were enthusiastically received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

Joe Bradley, popular Huntsville citi- gen. whose reputation as a clever enter tainer is state wide, is arranging to give barbecue to the grand council of Alabama U. c. T., at it's meeting in Huntsville May 26 and 27. The barbecue will be held at MT Bradley's private grounds at Merrimac, near Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-24

devil-youre an optimist. Do it well the first time and you won't have to do it over"
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Close Call for Mind iannmer

NEW YORK, April 10-The Brab-
ioch, a Norwegian sailing vessel which
arrived today from Holding, Denmark
reported escaping from choice of
destruction between floating mines
and guns Of a British cruiser when
she was beating through the passage
between the Orlaney Islands anG
Scotland
When off the coast of Scotland the
Prabloch encountered winds SO heavy
that she was driven into the Orkney
passage when unknown to her cap
tain, armed and closed to all but
naval vessels
When half way through British
cruiser ordered the ship to Law to-
Being at the helm of a wind jam
mer' and a gale blowing, the captain
declined to maneuver in the danger
Gus waters. Four shots from the crui-
ser failed to convince him that he
was in more danger from the cannon
than from the mines and reefs and
he kept on, 1t was not until he
reached open waters that he hove to
and received 4 boat from the pursuing
cruiser
The naval officer threatened to take
the Brabloch into prize court, but
when the captain convinced him that
the ship was in ballast and bound
for New York for Il munitions cargo
for England he allowed her to pro-
ceed
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
STORE RECITAL BY
EUGENE REDEWILL

The Redewill's gave the first of a
series Of store concerts last evening
to an audience that was highly APP
preciative
Eugene RedeWill in charge, told all
about Nictrolas player pianos and
electrics until almost anyone present
could play in a proficient manner
Little Jimmy" the most popular
local newsboy played a player for the
first time in his life and won rounds
Of applause.
lv2r Skovgaard. accompanied on the
piano by Miss Motley, sang a couple
of numbers and responded to an en-
core. His voice was in splendid shape
and the audience reluctantly let him
go.
novelty was the playing of the
famous Meditation from "Thaias" on
a Vlctrola record by Kreisler the vio-
linist, and Brockway the pianist on a
player roll. Mr.. Redewill blended the
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
DRIVER SAPP HAS
NERVOUS VOYAGE
Pilot of City Dust Inspector Dragged
300 Feet Beneath Machine When
Horses Run Away

In the maZes of the germy fog that
rises off the streets of Phoenix when
the city dust inspector passes, Driver
Granville Sapp has had many thrilling
rides. But the topping experience Of
his later life occurred last night when
he rode one city block and the width of
one street, beneath the suction APP
paratus
Shortly after midnight, Sapp had
just finished his supper and went back
to the team, which was at the corner
of jefferson and Second streets. The
burly horses became frightened and
started east on jefferson. Sapp grabbed
the reins, but was pulled under the APP
paratus. He was dragged until the
horses careened into a billboard at the
corner of Third anc Jefferson after
they had crossed the sidewalk. There,
the equipage halted, perforce, and Sapp
was removed from beneath the vacuum
sweeper, without material damage. He
was able to help eXtricate the team,
which were slightly skinned up. Some
repairing viii have to be done on the
germ disturber.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

gings inflicted upon them, the arrest
and Imprisonment of their mothers"
continued the premier form a black
| chapter even in the annals of Prussian
/ culture. 1t is with this record that the
! chancellor sheds tears over the fate of
what he calls the long suppressed
Flemish race. | wonder what the Elem
ish race itself thinks of the prospect
the chancellor opens.
The chancellor says that after the
war there must be a new Belgium
which must not be a Franco English
vassal. but the Germans who burned
their churches and towns and trampled
upon their liberties, must dominate
that country.
MY answer is a very simple one.
The allies desire and are determined to
see once again the old Belgium She
must not be allowed to suffer perma-
nently from the warton, wicked invasion
of her freedom and that which has been
broken down must be repaired and re-
stored"
Declaring that he had not words to
waste upon the chancellor's lame and
half hearted attempt to justify the
wholesale use of the submarine de-
struction of lives and property" the
premier said:
The allies are prepared to justify
the legality of all the measures they
have taken as covered by the princi-
pies and spirit of international law APP
piled to the developments of modern
war. These have been carried out with
the strictest regard to humanity, and
we are not aware of a single instance
of neutral life having been lost by
reason of the allies blockade"
Remarking that the German blockade
of Great Britain had developed long
before the British order in council of
March 1915, as shown by the sinking
of the Dutch steamer Maria and the
American sailing vessel ". p Frye, and
Germans declaration of a submarine
blockade of the United Kingdom on
February 4, 1915, Mr.. Asquith declared;
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Heavy French Losses

BERLIN Via London) April 10
Exceptionally heavy French losses are
reported in connection with German
advances out of Iiaucourt, by which
the Bayarian and Silesian troops now
occupy the heights of the socalled
Termiten Hill. The French losses
within few hours We're increased by
counter attack on the lost positions,
which failed utterly
The captured positions are more
than 1000 yards in wicth. They lie
on the left bank of the Meuse about
two thirds of a mile southwark Of
IIaucourt and are 4 continuation Of
height number 2S7. The taking OF
the positions tends to straighten QUO
the German lire before Nerdun and
is considered of great inheritance.
Fifteen officers and 50 men We're
taken prisoners, including numerous
recruits of the 1916 class who We're
captured, unWounded.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

Sahra, whose return to Phoenix last
week was followed by big news and
picture scoop for The Republican, has
consented to act as special cores
pondent for this paper, while engaged
in driving one of the Pershing trucks.
AS a close observer, Sabra has al
ready qualified; the details of life at
he front, given in his interview in
The Republican. We're among the most
interesting pieces Of description the
pursuit of Villa has Yet contributed
to the contemporary press. Sabra is
| also engaged in swapping exclusive
pictures for the use of The Republi-
can. HIS photographs will be made
with the permission of the chief Of the
signal cOrps.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
NEW ALTITUDE RECORD
Republican A. P. Leased Wirel

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April 10
a new American altitude record for
an aeroplane carrying two passengers
was set here today when Steven
Macgordon, Il Curtiss aviator, at
tanned a height of 1890 feet. He
was accompanied by w. A. Hudson.
of Toronto.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

two interpretations in n most perfect
manner until the audience could have
believed the artists themselves we're
performing. Besides giving instruc-
tive talks on the care of the instru-
fnents and their manipulation Eugene
RedeWill played a few violin solos
with player piano accompaniment
with Mr.. Fred Alden.
The next of the series of concerts
VIII be held on Monday April "a
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
RIVER is RECEDlNG
Republican A. P. Leased Wire]

ST. PAUL, April 10.-Danger from
the flood waters of the Mississippi
river is believed to be passed here.
Since the breaking of an ice jam at
Elk river early Sunday morning, which
brought the water to the forty-foot
mark, the river has gone down three
feet. Unless heavy rains swell the vol
ume of water in the river within the
coming week, it is believed that all
danger from floods Will have passed
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Battle Proceeds With Fury

Verdun is proceeding with undated
fury. To the west of the Mouse a
bombardment of increasing intensity
is reported in the French official com
munication issued today.
Fierce German attacks We're deliv
cred against the French front south OF
the FORCES brook, but although the
Germans suffered serious losses. the
French line between lie Mort Homme
ard Cumieres remained unbroken.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
QUIET FOLLOWED BY SOMETHING
BIC; SABRA'S MEXICO REPORT

army orders. Military rule is getting
stronger every day in Columbus. No
body is allowed to prowl around after
eleven O'Clock at night.
One hundred and eight more trucks
are expected to arrive today. They will
ne sent down to Casas GrandeS, along
with the regular fleet to help pack
food, clothes and ammunition to the
troopS
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

are operating.
In concluding his letter. Senator
Fall said he believed the Mexican peo-
pie generally welcomed the presence
of the American troops.
"MeXicans of the Casas Grandes,
Santa Maria and Guerrero valleys are
welcoming our soldiers and deal With
them on the most friendly terms he
wrote The only opposition which
they are meeting at all among the
population is because of the under
standing that we are assisting Car
rama
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

ing to an announcement made by
Lloyds tonight.
The same agency says that the
British steamer Margam Abbey has
been sunk and that her crew is
aboard a steam traWler which passed
the Lizard bound for Falmouth. No
report has been received concerning
the crew of the Santanderino.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
DATE SET FOR ORPET TRIAL


WAUKEGAN, H., April l0.-The
trial of WIN II. Orpet charged with the
murder Of Marion Lambert, was set for
May II at Waukegan, H.. today. The
defense contended for a later date as
University of Wisconsin students are
wanted as witnesses, and the school
does not close till June u.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Survivors at Socoa

BIARRITZ, Via LondOn) April 10
The Danish steamer Atlanta has
landed at Socoa, bay of Biscay, SO
survivors, several OF whom are Wo
men, from the Spanish steamer San
tanderino Of Bilboa, which was tor
pedoed. Four passengers, ali of them
Spaniards We're drowned
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

lots paying Il quarterly tax of one
class lots IS cents per square meter:
third class lots pay % cents. If these
taxes are unpaid within six months,
the state government Will seize all
delinquent property and sell it TO per-
sons who desire to build residences.
The decree viii affec1 hundreds of
properties in Hermosillo, owned by
adherents Of the DiaZ and Huerta
governments. Many of these men will
be unable to pay the tax and whole
sale confiscation of property through
this medium is freely limited at by
Consul LeleVler and other Mexican
officials.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Amusements Today
Amuzu Has Good Picture Bill

Amuzu Has Good Picture Bill
Pictures will be the offering at the
AmuZu today and tonight presenting
a splendid program of mixed screen
programs that have found favor on
some of the best picture curtains of
the west. The Amuzu has in store
another special vaudeville stunt
which is to be announced in the very
near future. The week end will bring
a high class act to the house and
the prices will not be raised.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Local Boy Says Military
Rule Grows Stricter In
Columbus; Extra Guards
Join Motor Truck Train
to CaSaS GrandeS
BY JOHN SABRA
with Auto Truck Train in Mexican
Seruirel

SerVICe)
COLUMBUS, \. NJ, April 9.--(Spe-
cial Ccrrespondence)- Everything is
quiet. both here and at the front, and
has been since my return TO the wheel
there is going to be something doing.
We feel ii in the air, though nothing
IS given out about any plans. Six
hundred extra guards left this morn
ng with a supply train for the front.
That may mean something. or il may
only indicate that the chief is going
to b. little more careful of us boys
with the henzine supply; trains.
All the saloons and sporting houses
OF Columbus have been closed by the
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Turkish Lines Hold

LONDON, April l0.-Lieut. General
Sir Percy Lake, commander of the
British forces in Mesopotamia, reports
that the British attack on the Turkish
position at Sannayyatt. on the Tigris
river just below Kut FL -Amara, failed
to break through the Turkish lines.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
WlLFRED PHILIP WARD DEAD

Republican A. P. Leased Wirel
LONDON, April 9-Wilfred Philip
Ward, author and editor of the Dublin
Review, died today at Hampstead, aged
90 wears.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Marble Pudding

Steamed buildings will not be heavy if
made with &c Baking Powder and cooked
slowly to give the pudding time to rise be-
fore the dough is cooked through. Have a
low blaze under the water for at least the
first fifteen minutes.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

The Santanderino was vessel Of
c,954 IONS and the Margam Abbey was
a steamer of All tons.