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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

One of the Boyle Woolfolk tabloid musical comedies is the offering for this week at the Lyric theatre. It is entitled Junior Follies of 19l5' and is juvenile affair, opening with a school scene and closing with a cabaret
 Perhaps the most attractive feature, and the only one possessing any novelty, is the Dance of Cities" series of dance numbers performed before drop curtains representing Michigan. Boulevard in Chi cago, Cliff House at San Francisco, the Alamo in San Antonio, the levee at New Orleans, Pratt City and a patriotic finale with Uncle Sam and the national capitol in the background.
 Among the principals, Rudy Willing. the blackface comedian, showed himself talented dancer and Olivette Haines was more or less amusing as a com bination of Sis Hopkins and Peck's Bad Boy.
 The piece is neither as smart nor as entertaining as some of the other tabloids previously presented under the same man agement at Birmingham theatres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23

union. All members of the local camp 1re urged to be present next Sunday aft ernoon, at which time the election of a new commander will be held.
 Arrangements are being made for the clerks and carriers examination, which, will be held at the Ensley postoffice on June 10 Applications can be had by applying to the local secretary, A. R. Mays, at the postoffice, and those desir- ing to make applications to take the ex- aminations are asked to do so at least two weeks before the day of the final examinations, June 10.
 The high water mark was again reached in the vicinity of Pratt City junction on the Tidewater car line early yesterday morning owing t6 the heavy downpour of rain. The water flooded the land for over a mile and in some places was three and four feet deep The people living in that vii cinity were compelled to use rafts and boats until late yesterday afternoon when the water began to recede. A large tree was blown over at Palmer Terrace and number of others were broken all over the city. The street department will be kept busy during the next few days repairing the washed out streets in the Ensley district owing to the showers Sunday afternoon and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
NATIONAL MEETING
 OF WOMEN'S CLUBS ID CONVENE TODAY
Kentucky and Alabama Del egatiOns Arrive-Election of Officers Is Chief
 Topic of Interest

New York, May 22.-A majority of the 2o,0oo delegates, alternates and visitors expected to attend the thirteenth biennial convention of the General Federation or Womens Clubs of America, which opens tomorrow, had arrived in New York to- night. The arrivals form one of the largest convention crowds to visit thls city and represent more than 2,9oooVo club women from every state and Alaska. Hawaii and Philippine Islands, Cuba and Porto Rico.
 Several southern delegations, including those from Kentucky and Alabama, ar- rived early in the day, while delegations from western states left their trains at Albany this morning and finished the trip on Hudson river steamers
 Boy Scouts assisted the reception com mittees and conducted the visitors to hotels and rooming houses Special re- ception committees met the 900 or more husbands who accompanied their wives.
 Although the election of officers will not be held until the last few days or the convention, which will be in session until Junne 2, it is dividing interest with the style displays arranged on every hand to attract the club women.
 | WO CAIulQdlcS SSch tuO iiOioi Cl 5"S ceeding Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker, presl- dent of the federation. Mrs Penny packer is not candidate for reelection Mrs. Samuel B. Sheath of Tiffin, O., first vice president of the federation, an- nounced her candidacy soon after he ar rived today. The candidacy of Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles, Cal, was announced on the arrival of the California delegation
 The contest for president, it is predicted, will be close. The Californians claim to have received the pledges of the Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Utah delegations at meeting held at Omaha during the trip to New York. They also claim New Mexico. Colorado, Montana, North and South Dakota, Ne raska, Oklahoma and Texas.
 Mrs Sneaths managers say they are sure of Ohio and most of the middle west ern and southern states. New England is in the balance while New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania delegates are ex- pected to support Mrs Cowles at the last moment.
 After the first session of the convention tomorrow the delegates will attend a theatre party. The business programme is short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE

Washington, May 22.-Austria an- of successes on the Tyrolian front were described by diplomats friend ly to the central powers tonight as being of the utmost strategieal importance. It was stated that the drive over the moun- tainous region on the Tyrol-Italian line, being accomplished under most difficult circumstances had for it's ultimate ob- jective the cutting of the railroads in Ve- netia, the northeast neck of Italy, and then pressing on to the Adriatic to cut off large number of Italian troops now operating within the neck which is sur rounded on the frontier by Tyrol, Carin- thia and Goritz. The Austrian official statement. of today indicated that Aus trian troops already had crossed the Ital- ian frontier. The line between Mount Termino and Monte Majo which is said to have been reached by the troops of the Austrian crown prince would carry the offensive within Italian territory Monte Majo is IS kilometers southwest of Ro- vereto and eight kilometers southeast of Monte Tormino.
 The operations against Mandriolo and the heights west to the Astich valley also were regarded as being of great impor tance. They indicate. the diplomats said, that another large force of Austrian troops is driving to the south. Mandri- olo is about 25 kilometers southwest of Trent The Astich valley, mentioned in the statement is presumed to be the valley of Asta, immediately to the west of Mandriolo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
DIR. BOMAR'S REPORT SHOWS
 HUDSON IS IN FINE CONDITION

partments of the college gave their an- nual exhibits this morning. Each hall was filled with guests. In the economies department there were shown number of specimens from the dress making de- partment as well as that of architecture in which each student was required to furnish the drawings for the furnishings as well as the house itself. It was also a surprise to find in this department a number of pupils who in former years would have thought first of music are now turning to this more serious subject ir life; for in the culinary department there were specimens of good cooking that had been made on the most modern equipment
 Miss Davis, during the short term of this department, has made splendid head way, and the class of next session will be very large. In the art department 1t was a pleasure to see so many splendid subjects treated in oil still life, char coal and china which was to be seen in every nook and corner of the hall.
 The three graduates of the session had @ number of specimens. each of q different artistic temperament, but all of value The tapestries shown in former years were noticeably absent, except one by Miss Hobbs, the instructor, as specimen but the china painting had more than made up for this and they represented SC many different sketches, the exhibit was a most pleasant one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
COMMITTEE ID ASK
 MILLION DOLLAR
 ENDOWMENT FUND
For Relief of Retired Pres byterian Ministers and Those Who Have Spent
 Life in Church Work

Orlando. Fla, May 22.-An endow- ment fund of s1 000 900 for the relief of retired ministers, widows of ministers and orphans of those who have spent their life in church work will be rec commended in committee report to be submitted to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States tomorrow. The committee will suggest that the endowment be pro- vided "as soon as possible" and should the report be adopted the Presbyte- rians, it is said. will have the largest fund for this work of any church in the south.
 When the endowment for ministerial relief was authorized in 1911 the goal set was s5O0,000. The fund now has reached $332,O00, but during the past year great impetus has been given to this feature of the church work. An offer of one ruling elder Is that he will give s6S,O00 not later than Janu- ary l, 1917, if the church or other in- dividuals in it will give twice that amount by that time. Already more than S25,000 has been raised to meet the offer This matter had been made the special order for 10 o'clock tomor- row morning.
 Another special order for tomorrow morning is the deaconess feature of the report on woman's activities in the church. When the assembly decided Saturday that women should not preach it was determined that consideration of the deaconess question should follow. The Rev Neal l.. Anderson today made an unsuccessful attempt to get the matter before the assembly imme- diately but 1t was deferred until to- morrow.
 The work of the assembly today was largely confined to discussion and adoption of the report of the commit tee on systematic beneficence. The re- port was adopted as presented. An overture was presented to this com mittee providing that the treasurer of the executive committee of foreign missions be made the treasurer of all the executive committees of the as- sembly. It was referred to the com mittee on beneficence with instructions to report next year.
 Another important feature of this report was that no special appeals for any cause of the assembly should be made to the churches during the com ing year except in the months as- signed to specific causes and then only in those churches not enlisted in the assembly's plan.
 No session was held tonight and none will be held tomorrow afternoon, that time being given up to an en- tertainment feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
THORsBY

Thorsby, May 22.-(Special)-The programme for commence cement week at Thorsby institute is as follows:
 The commencement sermon will be preached by Rev. c. F. Moorman on Sunday, May 2S
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 8 P M.
 Piano solo, "Papillion's D'Amour" BendeD, Giula Williams.
 Piano solo, "Witches' Dance" (E. A. McDowelD; "The Butterfly (Calixa Lavalla), Agnes Gerald.
 Sketch Gudwig Won Beethoven), Giula Williams.
 Piano solo. "Moonlight Sonata" Nud- wig Won Beethoven), Giula Williams.
 Vocal solo, Spring Is Here" (Edith A. Dck), Miss Lassfolk.
 Sketch (Johann Sebastian Bach), Ag- nes Gerald.
 Piano solo, Two Part Invention" q. S. Bach), Agnes Gerald.
 Girls chorus, "Carmena" (H. Lane Wilson,.
 Piano solo, The Trout" (St. Heller), Agnes Gerald. Piano solo, "Hark! Hark. The Lark (Franz Schubert), Giula Williams. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, P. M. Music. selected, band. Piano solo, Bird Waltz" (F'r Chop in). Ingra Erdahl Essay, Colonel Goethals-The Boss of Our Big Job," Kendall Peterson. Essay, My Native Land," Alma Dip pery Vocal solo, Slave Song" (Teresa Del Diego), Grace Nicholson. Gipsy chorus (R. Sehumann), Glee club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
FICTION OF VII SON IS ASSURED, DECLARES
 CONGRESSMAN HEFLIN
Predicts Nomination of Roosevelt by the Repub- licans-Pays Brief Visit to Son and Other Rela- tives-Leaves Today for Washington

That Woodrow Wilson will be reelected President by a large majority and that Theodore Roosevelt would be the republic an nominee is the unqualified opinion of Congressman J. T. Heflin, who reached the city last night for brief visit to his son, J. Thomas, Jr., and other relatives. MT. Hefiin expressed regret at not be- ing able to attend the reunion, stating he was detained by some important com mittee work, and by wanting to vote on the shipping purchase and military bills that were passed last Saturday.
 He stated he had met a number of vet erans and visitors on their return from the reunion and all had nothing but praise for the splendid hospitality of the citizens of Birmingham He also expressed much pleasure that Washington was selected as the place of meeting for the next re- union, and said it would show to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
ENSLEY COMMITTEE CALL MASS MEETING Captain Wallace Appointed Commander of the Vet
 erans' Camp

Urging the students of the Ensley High school to help fight for the s2oOo,0O0 school bond issue Commissioner John R. Horn ady delivered a very interesting address at the High school auditorium yesterday morning before the student body and a number of visitors. Tn connection with his address stereopticon views were shown of the conditions of the crowded schools of the Birmingham district, and also of some of the modern schools of other cities. Commissioner Hornady told of the great needs in public schools through out the district, and of them being greatly overcrowded The Ensley schools were given as an example of being overcrowded as the seventh grades of the two schools in Ensley have had to be removed to the room for the lower grades, and that the principal of the Bush school was forced to vacate his office so that the school children could have a room to be taught
 in. Similar cases existed all over the Birmingham district, and Commissioner Hornady urged the people to vote for the school bond issue. Following his address, Admiral Wright of the Confederate navy gave a short talk in which he indorsed what Commissioner Hornady had said and also spoke of the recent improve ments that has been made in the Jack sonville, Fla, public schools.
 Following these talks meeting of the committees appointed from the different school improvement associations was held anl plans were made for the big meet ing which will be held Friday night. It was decided to hold the meeting at the Elks' hall on Avenue D, beginning at O clock. Several prominent business men of this district will make short addresses. Arrangements are being made to have the T. c. I. concert band to be on hand and render several selections. Mrs. J. A. Bryant was elected chairman of the com mittee to make final arrangements for the meeting. The entire public is urged to be on hand. Much enthusiasm was marked at the meeting yesterday morn ing among the students and the visitors, and Commissioner Hornady is well pleased with the attitude the local people are taking, which is strongl yin favor of the school bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23

world in a striking manner country ab- solutely united and thIt sectionalism was thing of the past
 MT. Heflin was most enthusiastic in speaking of the reelection of Presiden. Wilson, and asserted that he would be given second term without any question. He also predicted an increased democratic majority in Congress. In speaking of the activities of Congress, Mir Heflin said that twice as much constructive legisla- tion had been enacted by the present administration than had been passed by any republican Congress. He spoke of the courage, ability and patriotism of the President in the highest terms and stated his popularity and influence was growing greater every day. He stated that Congress was working hard to get through with pending legislation in order to be able to adjourn by July
 While in the city Mir Hefin was the guest of his brother, Dr. Wyatt Hefin. He will leave this morning for Washing ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
OVER $5000 CLEARED AT INSTI- TUITION DURING YEAR-HOME ECONOMICS AND ART DEPART MENTS OFFER EXHIBIT

Marion, May 22.-(Special.)- annual report of Judson college sub mitted to the board of trustees by Dr. Paul V. Bo- mar today shows that about $5000 had been cleared at the institution the past session. Of this amount s3500 has been applied to the payment of old debts.
 The physical properties were found ill splendid condition and the several rec concentrations asked for were left with the local committee to carry out as far as practical The board is interested in supplying a different heating system, a waterworks plant and possibly electric lighting
 The board of trustees at Marion insti- tute found only routine matters except the election of J. Marvin Moore of Marion as trustee to succeed w. H. Mo Elroy of Anniston. All of the institute properties were in fine condition.
 The home economies and the art de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
HENDERSON ENJOYS DAY OF REST AT TROY
Absence for Time Caused
 Considerable Speculation ITEMS FROM CAPITAL
Restoration of Civil Rights to Five Former State Convicts Recom- mended by Board of Pardons.
 Miller After Appointment

Montgomery May 22.-(Special.)-Mor or less mystery surrounded Governor Henderson's absence from the capitol to- day until it was learned, late in the aft ernoon, that the chief executive was quietly enjoying days rest at his home in Troy.
 Inquiry concerning the governor at the executive offices during the morning failed to bring out any information as to his whereabouts In fact, everyone in the office denied any knowledge whatever concerning the executives movements.
 For a, time newspaper men thought the governor might have gone to Girard to make some personal investig igations of the $1 ,000,000 liquor raid at that place. An other suggestion was that he might be off attending some school commencement
 The mystery was solved, however, when it was learned that the governor, with Mrs. Henderson, was in Troy. He is ex- pected back tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
COMMANDER WALLACE

William Wallace was appointed tempo rary commander of Camp Pat Claybourne, United Confederate Veterans, at the meet ing which was held Sunday afternoon at the city hall. Owing to the indictment weather Sunday only few members were able to attend the meeting, and the election of new commander was post poned until next Sunday afternoon. At he meeting a committee composed of William Wallace, Mrs. l.. H. Hollings-
 worth and Dr. Miller were appointed to draw up resolutions in honor of their late commander. John A. Mackey, who died suddenly during the Confederate re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
VIOLIN ITCHING
Dolejsi, Birmingham Artist, Recoga
 nized as Eminent .Pedagogue

Robert Dolejsi, of the Southern School of Musical Art, has received recognition as one of Americas most prominent violin teachers from the leading violin naga- zine of the north, '"rhe Violinist,' which has published his treatise "Staccato and Rowing Technic. and a letter to MT. Dolejsi has acknowledged his article as one of the most excellent in their en- tire series.
 MT. Dolejsi's article was one of 25 se- iected from several hundred submitted by the leading violin teachers in America. and serves as an introduction to his latest work, 'The Technic of the Right Hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
GENERAL NEWS

A large crowd was present at the meeting of the Ensley lodge No. 12e, Royal Arch Masons, which was held last night in the Ensley Masonic tenn pie on Avenue B. Several candidates were given the Royal Arch degree and following the initiation refreshments were served by the ladies of Cunning ham chapter. No. 24 Order of Eastern Star, which were very enjoyable. A number of visitors were also present
 The regular meeting of the Cunning ham chapter No. 24, Order of Eastern Star, will be held tonight at the Ma sonic temple on Avenue E. Besides the regular routine business several can didates will be initiated into the or der and several matters of importance will be taken up. All members are requested to be present.
 Providing the weather is permissible 8 there will be a baseball game between the Ensley High school team and the Central High school team of Birming- ham this afternoon at Munger's park beginning at o'clock. The game this afternoon will decide which team is the champion, as they met twice this season and each team has won a game. The Ensley boys until this season have always been defeated by the Central bunch and they are going to try to turn the tables this afternoon as the team now representing the local high school Is about the best they have ever had. A number of local fans are ex- pecting to attend the game
 Yesterday morning in the Ensley police court Will Bennings, a negro was fined $50 by Judge J. T. Lowry on a charge of violating section S25-C of the prohibition law.
 A drawing room recital will be giver at the home of Mrs. C. A. Berk, 3411 Avenue E, Wednesday evening, May "A under the auspices of band No ot the Ladies' Aid society of the Plunkett Memorial church of Fairfield. A num- Der of well known musicians from Bir- mingham will appear on the pro. gramme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
PEVEAR TO SPEAK AT
 AID CLUB LUNCHEON

ham Railway, Light and Power company, will be the principal speaker on the pro- gramme for the Birmingham Ad club luncheon at the Hotel Hillman today at o'clock. C. P. Loranz, chairman of the clubs programme committee, announces that MT. Pevear will speak on some phase of advertising.
 larger crowd than for months past is expected to be in attendance at todaya luncheon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
Stabbing Affair

Wilburn Roberts, negro, SIS North Fourteenth street, was painfully i'm jured last night at 8:30 o'clock at his home when he was stabbed with q knife by McHenry Bell, negro, 51S North Fourteenth street, who escaped after the stabbing. Roberts was car- ried to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency automobile to have his wounds dressed No cause is as- signed for the stabbing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
Suits Filed

The following damage suits were filed Tn the circuit court yesterday
 Reginold Thomas, pro ami Olga Adams vs Central of Georgia Railroad company, $3O,0OO claimed for alleged personal in juries received while plaintiff was a pas senger on the defendant company's train.
 Nathaniel Chester, pro ami vs. K. w. Constantaine and Mary T. Constantine, 5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries resulting from automobile accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
HAYES IS RECApTuREn

Montgomery, May 22.-(Special) The state convict department today announced the recapture of James Hayes Montgomery county convict. who escaped from the Dixie turpentine camp on May 9. Hayes was recaptured on a plantation at Aida, Montgomery county, where he had returned to work. He will be sent back to the convict camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-23
Lexington Hearing Begun

Lexington, Ky. May 22-The hear ing before representative of the in- terstate commerce commission in the case brought by the Lexington Board of Commerce against the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific railroad and other lines as interveners began here today. Guy M Foster of Cincinnati was the first witness. Today's testi- mony tended to show that large number of rates between Lexington and Cincinnati had been increased from 20 to 50 per cent