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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
WORST 0F FLOOD IN
 ARKANSAS |SPAST Reports More Optimistic
 From Inundated Area. Water Is Falling

Little Rock, Ark, February S-With water falling in the big lake in south eastern Arkansas caused by the break ing of Arkansas river levees and Missis- sippi river levees holding against the slowly rising stream, reports from the flooded districts of Arkansas were much more optimistic tonight.
 The Mississippi at Arkansas City at [ o'clock tonight had reached stage of 561 feet It is believed the levees will hold 57.5 feet. Gangs of men working in relays continue to toll necessarily Strengthening the levees.
 T. B. Gilbert of Arkansas City, chair man of the Tensas basin levee board. tonight issued a statement in which he expressed confidence that all levees be- tween Helena and Lake Village will hold.
 Great suffering is reported from all parts of the flooded district and much live stock which had been driven to high places is reported dying from starva- ticn.
 Two linemen who rowed from McGehee to Arkansas City in skiff today res cued two negroes who had been AS hours in trees without food. Mail service by boat was established between Arkansas City and McGehee today.
 Conditions were greatly improved to- day in Clarendon, which was inundated in the White river flood. The govern ment boat Quapaw took from the city every one who wanted to go, thus re- lieving suffering caused by overcrowded conditions Less than 600-all men-re- main in the city, which has a populat ation of more than 35OO. Water this afternoon began to slowly recede from the town.
 The relief expedition sent out from Little Rock last Saturday, returned to Pine Bluff today, as the work of reliev- ing flood sufferers in the vicinity of Gould and Warner now is well in hand. Members of the expedition today char tered a river steamer to take the party to settlements near the mouth of the river where great distress is said to exist.
 Members of the party report that as the flood waters fall the loss of enormous numbers of live stock is revealed. No additional loss of life was reported and the list of flood victims in Arkansas stands at 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
OPERATED IN CANADA

It is charged that German agents operated in Canada in the destruction of tunnels and bridges to such an eX- tent that their alleged acts come un- der the head of those of a military expedition. Won Koolbergen is said to have heen one of these agents.
 Alleged violation of the sherman law has to do with restrictions of inter- state commerce, which the government charges Bopp, Won SchaclS, Crowley, Mrs. Cornell and Won Brincken con spired to effect
 It is in connection with the alleged purchase of shipments and their dis charge to German cruisers in Chilean waters by the steamer Sacramento that Turkish Consul Hall is said to have been indicted. Preston said Hall signed the checks for the purchase of the cargo Of the Sacramento.
 pr. Reimer, whose whereabouts is unknown, and "Frederick Williams" are also thought to be connected with ments of Chancellor Kaufman and Baron Won Schack were said to be in connection with. the carrying of coal by the steamer Mazatlan from San Francisco to Guaymas for German war ships in the fall of 1914. Frederick Jebsen owned the vessel.
 The alleged indictment of J. H. Van Koolbergen it was said, came in con nection with what purported to be an affidavit by him that he was hired by Bopp and Won Bricl<en and others to destroy property in Canada. Van Koolbergen is now in Canada.
 Reports have reached here that Jeb- sen made his way to Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
INTERESTING ITEMS
 FROM MONTGOMERY
Rebuilding of Sixth District
 School Is Authorized
PETITIONS FOR PAROLE
Dr. Gurganus Seeks Release From PrisOn-Unique Way of Avoiding Payment of Automobile License
 Tax-ROad Institute Itinerary

Montgomery, February S.-(Special) Immediate construction of the Sixth dis trict agricultural school at Hamilton, which was destroyed by fire on Decem- Der ', was authorized by the state board of control today The board is composed of Governor Henderson. Superintendent of Education Wm. F. Feagon, Commis- soner of Agriculture J. A. Wade and two local trustees, R. M. Terrell and A H. Powell.
 At the meeting of the board today resolutions were passed calling for the immediate rebuilding of the school, the naming of building committee, com- posed of two local trustees and Prof. H. o. Sargent, president of the school, and the expenditure of s299,075 on the building and equipment, the building not to cost more than $25, 1000.
 It is planned to have the new building ready Tfor occupancy by the 18th of August, and to that end the work will be rushed to a rapid completion When the building is completed it will be one of the finest structures of it's kind in the state, and will be large enough to take care of considerably more students than the old building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Mrs. Frances Riddle Toulmin

Mrs. Francis Riddle Toulmin died at 8 o'clock last night at the residence of her son, Priestly Toulmin. 2241 Sycamore street, after lingering illness. Mrs. Toulmin was born in Taunton, England, in 1929. The remains will be taken at once to Northumberland, Pa., where they will be inferred beside those of her husband. Nc funeral services will be held in Bir- mingham.
 Mrs. Toulmin was the daughter of pr. Joseph Priestly. who moved to Pennsyl- vania with his family early in the nine teenth century. In 1858 she married Har- vey Toulmin of Mobile, youngest son of Judge Harry Toulmin of that city, Ala bama's first federal judge. The Priestly and Toulmin families came from England on the same vessel, the Priestlys settling. in Pennsylvania and the Toulmins at St Stephens, Ala. Mrs Toulmin is survived by three children. Priestly Toulmin Harry Toulmin and Miss Francis Toulmin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE

SEEN A E Met at noon.
 Senate naval committee ordered fa- vorabie report on bill providing $ll,- OOOO0O for government armor plate plant.
 Bills appropriating s6O0.o00 for inn proving Mare Island and New York navy yards and increasing naval academy entrants were recommended for passage.
 Considered Nicardguan treaty in ex- ecutive session.
 Public lands committee continued hearing on oil land leasing bill. Adjourned at 6:23 p. m. until noon today.
 HOUSE Met at noon.
 Debate on the Indian bill was re- stunned.
 Military and naval affairs commit tees continued hearings on the national defense.
 Passed Indian appropriation bill, carrying $10175,000.
 Chairman Moon of the postoffice committee, in his opening statements on the postoffice bill, charged that the railroads were maintaining lobby to increase rates for carrying mail.
 Adjourned at 5:15 p. m. until noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
RUSSIANS AGAIN ON OFFENSIVE ON
 GALICIAN FRONT
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Field Marshal Earl Kitchener is to take over the future command of the British forces in Egypt, and that the Earl of Derby, who has been in charge of recruiting, is to be the new secre- tary of state for war These reports are unverified
 General Polivanoff, Russian minister of war is quoted today as declaring that the Russian munitions crisis is now a thing of the past and that the system of handling recruits is such that the units of the Russian army can now be kept up to their full strength with full trained men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Dr. Johnson at Y. M. c. A.

The Young Mems Christian associa- tion announces that pr. Albert Sidney Johnson will be the speaker at the mems meeting next Sunday afternoon. pr Johnson is new pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church. His last charge was in Tennessee, where he made brilliant record. He comes to Birmingham with the very highest recommendations and his prospects here are very flattering It is thought that a great many of the men of the city will avail themselves of this op- portunity of hearing Dr. Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
LICENSE IS REPRINTED

Montgomery, February S.-(Special ) A unique way of avoiding the state motor vehicle law was discovered here today when police officers arrested a chauf- feur for driving a car on which a last years license had been repainted The work had been artistically done and would have escaped the eye of any but a closer observer.
 The old licenses had their letters de- pressed, while the new licenses have raised letters This fact alone abled the officer to detect the fraud
 Investigation showed that the licens that had been painted yellow, to resem- ble this years tags, had been issued last year to a well known man of Mont gomery How the license came into the possession of the driver of the car, or whether he was responsible for the fraud, has not been learned. Enough was learned however. to convice off, cers that a neat piece of work had been done, and they are now keeping a close lookout for other frauds of a similar nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Negro Given Judgment

A verdict and Judgment for $1000 was returned yesterday in the city cou"- in favor of Will Davis. negro, against the Seab oard Air Line Railroad company. The case had been on trial for a week and much interest was taken in the case.
 Davis sued the railroad company for $50, GOO for alleged wrongful arrest and imprisonment on a charge of train wrecking The jury was out all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Kizia Bennett

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Kizia Bennett aged ', who died morning at o'clock in local infirmary, will be conducted from $. W. Woodin Undertaking company's private chapel this afternoon at 3 o'clock. h. terment will follow in Forest Hill ceme- tery The deceased is survived by two sons, A. E. Bennett and W. J. Bennett, and a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
ASK FOR PAROLE

Montgomery, February S.-(Special.) Dr. William Gurganus, a well known physician of Walker and Tuscaloosa counties, who was sentenced two years ago to serve ten years in the peniten- tlary for murder in the second degree, today made application through his at- torneys to the state board of pardons for a parole. He was convicted of com plicity in the murder of payma ster on the Mobile and Ohio railroad.
 Dr. Gurganus' application for parole Is supported by large number of prom inent citizens of Walker and Tuscaloosa counties, most of them being persons among whom Dr. Gurganus practiced Since going to prison pr. Gurganus has done much work for the state in the treatment of convcts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Mrs. Sarah Reayes

Mrs. Sarah Reaves, aged 60, died yes terday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family residence, 905 Thirty-ninth street, Avondale. Funeral services will be con ducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs. Reaves is survived by two sons, A. T. Reaves and J. Fl. Reaves two daughters, Mrs w. H. Beardon and Miss Annie Reaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Fire at West End

Good work on the part of the West End fire department probably saved many buildings from being destroyed yesterday at noon, when barn, garage and an automobile were destroyed by fire at 401 Cotton avenue. The auto mobile and the buildings belonged to c. c. Latta. It is said that the property was insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Mrs. Lucinda Jones

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Lucinda Jones, aged 61, who died Monday afternoon at o'clock at tho residence of her daughter Mrs w. l.. Hughes, 7001 First avenue East Lake, were conducted from the residence yes- terday afternoon at o'clock. The re- mains were sent to Athens at Ii :45 o'clock by the s. w. Woodin Undertaking com- pany for interment. The deceased is survived by daughter, Mrs. w. L. Hughes; two sisters and three brothers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Theft Reported

w. R. Summers of Ragland reported to the police department yesterday morning the theft of $125 from his pocket Monday night. He said while in lodging house with several men, his pocket was cut with a knife and his pocketbook stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Mrs. Sarah q. Iowrmore

more, aged 46 who died yesterday morn- ing at o'clock in local infirmary, were sent to Ragland yesterday after noon at o'clock by the E. T. Shaw & Son Undertaking company for interment The deceased is survived by her husband and several children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Robert R. Bryan

Funeral services over the remains of Robert R. Bryan, aged 5S, who died Mon- day morning at the family residence, S26 Charles street, West End, were conduct ed from the residence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev w. M. Black welder officiated. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is sur- vived by his widow, son, R. c. Bryan, and a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Residence Burned

The roof was burned off the residence of E T. Puckett, 1432 Allen street yes terday afternoon at 3;30 o'clock. The damage is estimated at $500. station No 10 answered the alarm. The fire started from sparks which blew from barn fire in the next lot, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
CARMICHAEL QUALITIES

Montgomery, February S.-(Special.) A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia, speaker of the house of representatives, today filed with Secretary of State John Puri- foy his declaration of his candidacy for delegate at large to the democratic na- tional convention at St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
SETTLEMENT IS IN SIGHT

X high official of the administration made this announcement:
 "A settlement of the Lusitania case is in sight, probably within the next few days. The United States has not increased it's demands; it has not re- duced them. You can draw your own conclusion as to the basis of the agree ment The wording proposed by Ger many appears to cover the position of the United States. It is not fair to assume that there will have to be an- other admission or concessions from Berlin"
 He added that the proposal was "sub- stantially satisfactory"
 Germany agrees in the proposed com- mun1cat1on that reprisa1S should not be directed at other than enemy sub jects, expresses regret and assumes liability for the American lives lost in the Lusitania disaster, offers repar- ation in the form of indemnity, and de- clares that the submarine warfare in the zone around the British Isles has been modified out of regard for the long standing friendship for the Uni ted States and because American cit izens have lost their lives. The com munication calls attention to previous assurances that passenger ships shall not be sunk without warning and with out provision for the safety of non- combatants and that the instructions given to submarine commanders in this respect have been made so stringent that there can be no recurrence of such incidents.
 In taking the precauton to submit to Berlin the changes suggested, Count Von Bernstorff is believed to have been ac- tuated by a desire to obviate any pos sibiity that the communication later might be repudiated because of slight difference In language. The German gov ernment it is known, has in one in- stance show some reluctace in approv- ig a settlement made by one of it's d- plomatic representatives because it em- barrassed to certain extent relations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Mrs. Sarah Nichols

Roanoke, February S.--(Special) Mrs. Sarah Nichols died at an early hour Monday morning at the home of her son, F. F. Nichols, this city She was 80 years of axe. and had been quite feeble for somettae The funeral ser- vices were held the First Baptist church at II o'& ek today and the interment will bs cedarwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09

ducted from E. T. Shaw & Son Undertak- ing company's private chapel yesterday morning at o'clock. Tnterment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
AMERICAN FLEET IS READY TO MEET ANY
 FOE IN THE PACIFIC
 SAYS ADMIRAL BLUE
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 short 5O0O men of it's proper complement. Various boards of fleet officers determined Cpon the number of men thought neces- sary for vessels of each type year ago Admiral Blue said, and these greatly in creased the number for each ship. Ad- mTal Fletcher based his statement on these figures he added, and the shortage under authorized complements was less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
3 PLOTTERS AGAINST U. s. M U N ITION s
 PLANTS INDICTED
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a detective, and Mrs. Margaret Cornell, an investigator who with Crowley was employed by Bopp, according to the charges. These persons, already un- der indictment, accused of conspiring to destroy commerce and to use the mails to incite to murder, arson and assassination, are according to Dis trict Attorney Preston, charged with violation of the Sherman antitrust law and conspiring to send military ex- pedition from the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
ROAD INSTITUTE ITINERARY

Montgomery, February S.--(Special) J The state highway department today an- nourced the itinerary for the second two weeks of road institute work which is now in progress in south Alabama. The itinerary includes twelve counties of the state, beginning at Columbiana in Shelby county. February 21, and concluding at Montgomery on March 4. The institutes are being conducted by Highway En- gineer w. s. Keller, Assistant Engineer R. P. Boyd and B. IT. Morrell, engineer in the United States office of public roads.
 The itinerary for the second two weeks is as follows: Columbiana, February 1, 1:30 p. m.; Talladega, February p, 9:3O a. m.; Anniston, February P, 230 D. m. Gadsden, February 23, 10 a. m.: Ashville February 23. D. m.; Centre, February 24. 10 a. m.: Clanton. February 25, 10 a m.; Livington. February 28 ? p. m; But Ter, February %, 9:45 a. m. Carrolton March l, 10:30 a. m. Prattville. March 2 1 D. m.; Montgomery, March 4, II a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Sam Hatfield

Funeral services over the remains of Sam Hatfield, aged 72, who died Sunday morning at a local infirmary, were con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
PRICE IS CANDIDATE

Montgomery, February 8.-(Special.) ) Kyle B. Price of Elba has qualified with Gen. Bibb Graves, chairman of the state democratic executive committee as a candidate for delegate to the national convention at St. Louis from the Third Ala bama district
 MT Price sometime ago filed with General Graves a notice of his candidacy but owing to the fact that he did not state at that time that he was willing to abide by the resolutions of the state committee, which met at Birmingham the last of December. and which called upon delegates to the national convention to indorse the Wilson administration and to support the President for another term. General Graves did not formally enlist Mr. Price as candidate.
 MT. Price has since qualified, however, for the office of delegate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
NEW PROPOSALS OF KAISER REGARDING
 LUSITANIA CASE ARE
 FOUND ACCEPTABLE
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from German to English, make the Ian- guage unusual.
 Developments came rapidly today. Secretary Lansing went to the White House an hour before the time set for the cabinet meeting to discuss with the President in detail the tentative com munication and analyze the meaning of the words employed. When the cabinet met the proposal was submitted by the President.
 Later Count Won Bernstorff, who had requested an appointment, was called to the state department by Secretary Lansing. The two remained closeted in the secretary's office for more than half an hour, while the secretary out lined the wishes of the United States in detail. As the ambassador left the building, he said:
 "Everything is substantially all right but it is not finished"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
OFFICIALS RETICENT

Officials appeared to be reIrctant to proclaim what achievements have been gained There were indications that this was caused by probable consideration for the political situation in Germany It is believed in various quarters that it would be most undesirable at this time to have the German governmental ma jerity made the target for resAntful pub- lie opinion which might act in favor of the minority with which Admiral Von Tirpitz is affiliated. Such a situation, it is considered might lead to the up- setting of everything which had been accomplished.
 Officials explained that great haste in disposing of the Lusitania case had been impossible for several reasons. In the first place several other important events have intervened. There was the contro- versy with Germany over the sinking of the Arabic, the negotiations with Austria Hungary over the Ancona incl dent, and the all-important subject of the British blockade of Germany and the pressure brought to bear in this last connection by American business inter- ests. Then, considering the magnitude of the questions involved and the fact that the negotiations have been conduct ed without guiding precedent officials are of the opinion that the Lusitania case has been handled with all dispatch consistent with safety, not only in re- gard to the exigencies of the moment and the strained relations with Germany, but having in mind the fact that the United States is laying down pra ctically new principles of interna tional law, which might, if improperly considered, have se- rious results in the future, should this country be involved in war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Lovemdn Joseph SLoeb Opera for everybody
 In your home

The Boston Grand Opera Company is coming to, Birmingham Monday and Tuesday, Feb. IA and 15 Three per formances-three famous operas "a few hundred fortunate enough to enjoy the wonderful treat Many thousands more could with the mere possession of
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