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The Washington times., 1916-03-02
MARSHALLS TO GIVE
DINNER FOR ENVOY
Brazilian Ambassador and
Nine. da Cana viii Be
Guests OF Honor.

The dinner which the Vice President
and Mrs. Marshall are giving this even
ing In compliment to the Brasllian AM
bassador and Nine. da Cana will be a
rotable hospitality, and a number of
other interesting dinners have been ar
ranged for this evening.
The Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Lane viii entertain in compliment
to the Secretary OF the Treasury and
Mrs. McAdoo, and the Counselor OF the
State Department and Mrs. Frank l..
Folk will have a party of twenty. with
the Chinese Minister and Mrs. Koo as
tho honor guests.
Judge and Mrs. william Bailey La
mar Will also be hosts at dinner, en-
tertaining at Rauscher's in compliment
to Senator and Mrs. L. overman.
Judge and Mrs. Short. of California,
and former Governor Gillette Of Colo
RADIO. will be among the guests.
Congressman and Mrs. James r..
Mann are the guests In whose honor
Congressman and Mrs. Hamilton will
entertain. Tho dinner will be served AT
the Shorebam, and among the guests
will ho Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Osier OF
New York. who arc visiting Congress-
man and Mrs. Dunn, and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Glider. OF Brooklyn,
Nine. Christian HauRe will also be
among the dinner hostesses OF this
evening.
The Washington times., 1916-03-02
MRS. 7. v. GREGORY
IS GUEST OF. HONOR
Mrs. 0wen-c -chahoon Gives Tea
At Her Apartments in the
Woodward. - m' e..

Mrs. Thomas Watt Gregory will be
the honor guest atfthe. tea which Mrs'
Owen-C ChHhoon will sGive this afternoon
at the Woodward. AI;ss .' 1r'.
Receiving with Mrs, Owen-Chahoon
will be in addition to Mrs. Gregory, her
house guest, Mrs. NJ. G. Cooke. of Phila-
delphia; Miss. Jane Gregory, Mrs. Henry
Tucker Percy, and Mrs. Robert T. Neill.
Mrs William c. Harlee and her guest.
Miss Lillian Sutton, of Texas. Will pre-
side at the tea table.
-
Entertain At lea Dance.
Miss Francis Dunn, daughter of Con-
gresham and Mrs. Thomas b. Dunn,
will entertain at a tea dance thia af-
ternoon in compliment to her house
guests, Mrs. Joseph Osler. of New York,
and Miss Marjorie Dunn. OF Rochester.
N. Y.
Presiding at the tea table will. be
Miss Margaret McChord. Miss jeanette
Cowan. Miss Adelaide Heath, and Miss
Edith Oracle.
Among the hosts at dinner this even
ing at the Army and Navy club before
the weekly dance will be Lieut.. Col. and
Mrs. G. p. Howell, Col. and Mrs. Will
lam d. Beach. Rear Admiral and Mrs.
A. V. Zone, Major and Mrs. Edward
Lloyd. and DR.. and Mrs. Walter Wells.
who will entertain In compliment to
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. w. w. Wother-
spoon.
Baron Pietro Arone Valentine, recently
appointed first secretary of the Italian
embassy. has arrived in Washington
from London, where he was stationed.
Mrs. Henry Frank Moore Is enter
tanning at a bridge party of seven
teen tables this afternoon at the WASH
ington Club in compliment to Miss
The Washington times., 1916-03-02
Mrs. Ellis To Entertain.

Mrs. Wade Hampton Ellis will be
hostess this afternoon at the second Of
two teas she Is giving in compliment to
Mrs. Timothy 7. Ansberry, Mrs. Claude
Swanson, Mrs. James r, Mann. Mrs
George w. Fairchild. Mrs. Victor Kauff-
mann, Mrs. Joseph Folk. and Mrs. j.
Wilton Lambert will pour tea In turn
during the afternoon. and a number of
room.
Mrs. Ellis also entertained for Mrs.
Ansberry> yesterday afternoon. when the
house was charmingly decorated with
groups OF tall palms being effectively
used. The prettily appointed tea table
had q centerpiece OF pink roses. jon
quils. violets. and white lilacs. The
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The Washington times., 1916-03-02

Congressman Augustus =. Gardner OF
Massachusetts. who has been in Aiken,
8. C., for several weeks, has returned
TO Washington. He will go to Aiken
next week to make another lengthy
stay.
The Washington times., 1916-03-02
Congressional Club Music.

At the Friday afternoon reception at
tho Congressional Club tomorrow there
will be a musical program arranged by
Mrs Goodhue. Mrs.. Atlee Pomerene
and Mrs. Joha NJ. Shafroth will receive,
and the ladies VINO have been asked to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
PRESIDENT WILSON
 WRITES LETTER ON
 TARIFF COMMISSION
Explains Why He Has Withdrawn His Opposition to Measure-Admits
 Frankly of Change of Mind

Washington, January 26.-President Wilson today sent letter to Chair man Kitchin of the House ways and means committee, explaining why he had withdrawn his opposition to a tar if commission and now was urging the creation of such a body by Con- gress. He wrote frankly that he had changed his mind because "all of the circumstances of the world had changed"
 Declaring that he had mo thought whatever of a change in attitude to- ward the so-called protection question:, the President said the proposed com mission would have nothing to do with theories of policy but would be charged only with the duty of seeking facts to guide Congress in legislation. In another letter to Mr. Kitchin Mon day he had set forth fully his ideas of what a tariff commission should be and urged that ways and means committee consider the matter imme- diately. He favored wholly nonpar- tisan, expert organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
CRAIG REPORTS ON
 BANKING BOOKS
Finds Superintendent Walkers De- pertinent Is Systematically and
 Ably Conducted

Montgomery, January 6.-(Special. )-In | a report to Governor Henderson on the books and accounts of the state banking department, Examiner of Public Accounts J. H. Craig declared that he found the books correctly kept and the financial af- fairs of the office economically managed
 Examiner Craig's report was submitted to Governor Henderson today.
 The examiner compliments Alex E. Wal ker, the head of the department, on the excellent system he has provided for the examination of banks. Reporting on the office management, Examiner Craig said:
 "All office work is handled in a sys- tematic manner and the filing system now in use in this department is commenda ble.
 ''The present banking law is quite an improvement and advantage over the old system and Alabama now has, we believe, an excellent banking law and one that will compare favorably with any in the United States
 Superintendent Walker gives his en- tire time and attention to this work, and his administration of this department has been remarkably successful, due mostly to his efficient service
 The examiner made several recommen- dations relative to changes that might be made in the department, and he declared that Superintendent Walker had approved them and agreed to put them into effect. The total receipts of the department 1 for the year, October to September 30, were $16, ,532, while the disbursements were $6,175.26. The disbursements for the pres ent fiscal year, however, will, in the opin- ion of Examiner Craig, exceed the re- ceipts, due to the fact that the depart ment now has four examiners instead of two as formerly allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
KILLS NE|GHbOR IN FEAR OF BURGLARS Mrs. Thornburg Shoots When Intruder Enters
 Room

St Louis, January 26--With the house darkened and pistol in hand, Mrs. Jennie O. Thornburg tonight awaited the return of burglar who she believed had made frequent visits to her home. At o'clock, as the burglar pried open a bedroom window and jumped into the room, Mrs. Thornburg fired. Then she turned on the lights and recognized the body of her next door neighbor, Mrs. J. F. McWilliams.
 In the dead woman's hand was found a flat file about foot long. A pocket in her apron was filled with ma tches and several unpaid coal bills. When Mrs. Thornburg realized she had killed her neighbor she became hysteri- cal. She is being held pending action of a coroner's jury.
 Mrs. Thornburg tonight told the police her house had been entered several times recently and once a fur coat and six pairs of silk stockings had been stolen. In each case, she said, matches had been strewn about the house. At Mrs. McWil- Jams home scores of cheap novels were 6ounG
 Mrs. McWillams' husband is a railway mail clerk and could not be located to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
LIKES
 SHACKELFORD BILL

Montgomery, January 26.-(Special) Officials of the state highway department are much gratified as the result of the passage by the United States House of representatives yesterday of the Shackel- ford bill providing an annual appropria- tion not to exceed s25O0O,O00 to aid the various states in the constructions of highways and federal post roads
 Under the provisions of the bill there will first be deducted from the amount appropriated sufficient funds to carry out the requirements of the act Each state will then receive $65 900, and one half of the remainder will be apportioned among the various states in proportion to their population. The other half of the re- mainder will be apportioned among the various states in proportion to the mileage of their post roads,
 The fund appropriated, or any part of it, will be paid the several states on condition that they raise an equal amount.
 In the opinion of State Highway En- gineer w. S. Keller, the federal aid road bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation that has been before Con- gress in years, and he anticipates that in the event it passes the Senate it will mark the beginning of new era in road building in all parts of the country.
 The bill provides that the distribution of federal funds in the state shall be un- der the direction of their highway de- partments, which shall have authority to locate all roads.
 The appropriation of S25,000,000 a year for federal aid roads would give Alabama in the neighborhood of $500,- GOO annually, Engineer Keller believes, though it might be some years before the state could be able to take it's en- tire allotment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Louis Pizitz sounds the last call on shoe values during the red letter sale
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb tips every body off to be on the lookout for the February Furniture sale.
 Wells gives good reasons why his clothing sale is your best opportunity
 Clark & Jones announce the receipt of a new Mccormack record.
 Blach's says the wind-up sale starts Friday.
 Porter Clothing company, final clean up prices on suits. overcoats and shoes.
 Ben M Jacobs & Bros.-Sale of Hoosier kitchen cabinets.
 Louis Saks-Pick of several hundred $2, $3. $3.50 and $5 hats for S1.39.
 Jacobs drug store offer 36 Santox cold tablets for 25 cents.
 Realty Trust company offers per cent investments in $1 denominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Mrs. Stacey E.. Poe

Fort Payne, January 25-(Special.) ) Mrs. Stacy E. Poe died at the home of her son, Jim Poe, on Sand noun tain, near here, this morning. She was 90 years old, and had spent her entire life here in DeKalb county, where she was born. Mrs. Poe lived in the county when it was little more than a wilder ness and had seen it grow into pros porous section. She could give many interesting details of the early growth of the county and the customs and man. ners of its people, so different from those of the present day.
 Her husband died many years ago, and her remains were laid beside him at the family graveyard near here. She leaves two sons, John and James Poe, and number of grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
VOTE ID CONTINUE
 WORK WHILE SCALE
 IS BEING ARRANGED
Delegates to United Mine Workers Adopt New Pol icy of Consolidation by a
 Large Majority

Indianapolis, January 26.-The delegates representing nearly 100000 union coal min CTS in the United States decided at their convention here today that in the event tiated by the time existing contracts ex-
 pire they will remain at work so long as there is hope of drawing up agree ments. This decision of the United Mine Workers of America was made by an overwhelming majority.
 The soft coal miners of Illinois, h. diana, Ohio and western Pennsylvania
 will go into conference with the operators of those states at Mobile February 8, in an endeavor to arrange an interstate agreement to take the pla.,e of the sepa- rate state wage scales that expire March 8. The demands the coal diggers will make will be along the lines of those made two years ago with the exception that 10 per cent increase for soft coal miners will be asked, and probably 70 per cent for bituminous me-, Hho are paid by the day The scale adopted in that conference will be the basis on which agreements on the bituminous fields in other parts of the country will be nego- tated.
  per cent increase in wages, complete rec ognition of the union and a two-year agreement.
 A proposition to reduce the size of the international convention recommended by President White, was referred to the committee on constitution. Declarations were made to the convention that the pro- posed change was not in the interest of the man with the pick" but was more
 for the benefit of the officers of the union by giving them better control of a small body of men.
 When the convention adjourned until tomorrow it was in the midst of dis
 cussion over the alleged bribery case in the southwest territory, where former
 district president and former district secretary were accused of selling out the organization. Counter suits in the
 case are now in the civil courts of Kan sas. The committee officers reports
 approved the action taken by President White, who had urged the accused to take the matter into courts for vindication. The convention will not get through it's work until next week. and in consequence
 the soft coal conference at Mobile has been deferred until February B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Monks Fight Each Other

London, January 27.-A dispatch to the Times from Bucharest says: "The war has invaded the peaceful seclusion of Mt. Athos where Bulgarian monks from the monastery of Zographu en- deavored to oust their brethren Ser vians from the neighboring monastery of Chiliandari. The attack failed ow inG to the defenses of the Servian mon astery, whereupon the Bulgarians set fire to a portion of the structure. All the monasteries on the holy mountain were fortified in the middle ages in or der to resist pirates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
CARLOAD OF POWDER
 EXPLODES IN YARDS
More Than Forty Persons Injured.
 Fire Rages Unchecked

Bluef1eld, w. Va, January 26.-A car loaded with black powder exploded in the local yards of the Norfolk and Western railroad tonight. injuring more than 40 persons, several probably fatally, and causing heavy damage. Fire followed and at o'clock tonight was still unchecked. Three cars loaded with dynamite are said to be on a siding not far from the scene of the explosion and an effort is being made to move these from the path of the flames.
 The explosion occurred about three miles from the business section of Bluefield, but buildings here were rocked and many plate glass windows were broken. The cause has not been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The members of the Lyric club of the Ensley High school will present their annual operetta, "A Nautical Knot" at the high school auditorium this evening, beginning at SIS o'clock. The operetta is under the directions of Miss Hogin and Miss McNeill, and it promises to be one of the best ever been held at the local school. "A Nautical Knot" by w. Rhys- Herbert, one of the most popular operetta writers of the present day, Will be presented The plot that surrounds the musical setting is of a scene laid in Barnstapoole, an old seaport town where the village girls have gathered upon the quay to bid farewell to the sailors leaving for a years voyage on the Bounding Billow."
 Julia, the village belle, is the object of admiration on the part of the sailors, but she scorns them all and accepts the at tentions of Barnabas Lee, wandering artist. In the meantime, Nance, Julia friend, is loved by Joe Stout, bashful sailor, who induces old Bill Salt to pro- pose to her for him. Bill makes the mis- take of proposing to Julia, and is only saved from marrying her by the return of Barnabas Lee. The story ends with wedding bells for both Julia and Nance The principal characters are: Julia' Helen Ritchie; Nance, Helen Cole; Barna- has Lee, Alvin Keller; Joe Stout, Harry Blaylock; Bill Salt, Jennings Drummond The operetta each year has always proved a big success and the entire pro- ceeds of the entertainment will be given to the school fund.-
 The district union meeting of the Bir- mipgham convention of the Laymen Missionary movement for Ensley will be held at the Ensley Methodist church on next Sunday evening, beginning at $ o'clock. The Rev. w. l.. Darby secre- tary of the board of missions of the Pres byterian church of the U. s. A., will be the speaker. Dr. Darby's headquarters were formerly at Richmond, but recently Ee has changed to Birmingham. The subject of his address will be announced later.
 There will also be another meeting which will be held in the afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Ensley opera house. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Mrs. Patrick Wallace

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Patrick Wallace, aged 65, who died Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock at the family residence near Pratt City, will be conducted from the Pratt City Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock Interment will follow in the Pratt City cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sons, John Wallace, T. R. Wallace and Frank Wallace two daughters. Mrs. Joe Morgan and Miss Alice Wallace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
WIFE AND DAUGHTER MURDERED WITH AK New York Police Send Out General Alarm for
 Nathan Pullman

New York, January 26.--Mrs. Rebecca Pullman, 50 years old, said to be the wife of a Chicago business man, and her daughter. Mrs. Gertrude Bazell, 25 years old, were found dead in furnished room here tonight. After an investigation, Cor oner Healy said their skulls had been frac- tured. A blood-stained aX, such as is used by fathers, was found beneath a bed in the room.
 Two hours after the bodies were found the police sent out a general alarm for the arrest of Nathan Pullman, husband of the older woman, on the charge of homicide.
 The Pullmans, according to Jacob Bazell, their son-in-law, came here from Chicago two weeks ago to visit relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
DEPENDENT EUROPE

The extent to which the European mania for blood is enriching, and will continue to enrich. America, eastern cap italists have not dared approximate.
 It is said to be true, however, that every dollar of the innumerable millions spent every day by the nations at war finds it's way eventually into American coffers. It is said to be true, also, that el erythng required by Europe-its own industrial plants either greatly handi- capped or out of business completely, and it's own fields instead of producing, serv- ing solely for battegrounds-must be fur nished by America.
 As a result, according to dhis compu- tation should the war endure for sev- aral more years America would not only be the richest country on the globe, but 1, the oniy country not in state of prac- tical bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
French Will Assist

London. January 26.-Hereafter French Warships will assist British vessel in blockade duties in both the English chan mel and the North sea, participating in the examination of mails and cargoes m futura France will be consulted on all questions concerning the blockade Joint Anglo-French replies will be made to any protests on the subjects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

| meeting will be the opening of the na- | tional missionary campaign for this dis 1 trict. All of the congregations or the different churches in this district will attend services at the Methodist church Sunday night at which time special
 musical programme will be rendered. The pastors of this district have taken a great deal of interesting in the affair and they are looking forward to very large meeting. The public is invited.
 At the meeting of the Anglican Young Peoples association of the St. Johns
 Episcopal church held last night at the parish house on Twenty-second street, the installation of the officers elected at the last meeting was held. The officers installed were as follows: R. E. Basker- vile, president; Miss Florence Moore, vice president Miss Ethel Gillett secretary and treasurer; Mrs Henry Wood, editoral secretary. Following the installation a social hour was held at which time a
 very interesting programme was given which was enjoyed
 Three candidates will be given the sec- ond degree at the regular meeting of the Ensley lodge No. 165, Independent Order ! of Odd Fellows, which will be held to- night in the Knights of Pythias hall. The members of the local lodge are beginning to make preparations for the district con- vention of the Odd Fellows. which will be- held in this city on February S. A committee which was appointed to make arrangements for the occasion will make their report tonight. Several other mat
 ters of importance will be taken uu an4
 all members are requested to be present
 The Woman's Missionary union Of +
 Tuxedo Baptist church held their annual
 election of officers at meeting Monday afternoon and the following officers were elected: Mrs. M F. Owings, president; Mrs Theo Harris, vice president: Mrs G. w. Walton secretary and Mrs. Gay heart. treasurer The election of officers followed the regular business meeting and refreshments were served
 The many friends of Mrs Curtis Os- borne of Fairview and MT. H. l.. Maxwell of Brookwood will be pleased to learn of their marriage last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. D. H. Hart. The Rev. John Milner performed the ceremony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
I. p. Acker a Candidate

Montgomery, January 26.-(Special) J. E. AcSer of Ozark today notified Sec retary of State John Purifoy of his in- tention of running for judge of the Third judicial circuit in opposition to Judge J. $. Williams of Clayton. Judge Williams was appointed to the office by Governor Henderson in September. He succeeded Judge Mike Sollie of Ozark who resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Negro Killed by Car

Montgomery, January 26.-(Special.) ) Peter Jackson, a negro barber, was instantly killed at S:30 o'clock this morning by being struck by car of the Montgomery Light and Traction company. Eyewitnesses of the acci- dent say that Jackson attempted to cross the street in front of the ap- preaching car and that instead of crossing the track he turned and be- gan walking in the center of the rails. He was 48 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Mrs. Mary M. Karlson

The remains of Mrs Mary M. Karlson, aged S1, who died Monday morning at her late home, 2333 Orange avenue, south, were sent to Norwich, w. Y., yesterday morning at o'clock by Shaw & Son Undertaking company for inter ment. The deceased is survived by one son, Otto Karlson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Mrs. Barbara Reed

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Barbara Reed, aged CT, who died Monday at noon at her late home, 2031 Twelfth avenue, north, were conducted from the residence yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Reed is survived by four sons, J. S. Reed, A. w.. Reed, w. s. Reed of this city, and E. G. Reed of Detroit and a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Lyons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Another Armed Ship

Washington, January 26.-Arrival at New York today of the Italian steam CT America, armed like the liner Ve- roma already at the same port, with two guns mounted aft, may hasten the de- cision of the United States govern ment on the question of whether there shall be change in policy regarding the clearance from American ports of merchant vessels armed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
VenizelOs in Bad

Berlin, January 26.-(By Wireless to Sayville.) )-The Sofia newspaper, Utro- jutro prints dispatch from Athens to- day saying that the Greek crown pros ecutor upon government orders had commenced proceedings against ex- Premier Venizelos. If the Greek states man does not appear for examination, the dispatch says, he will be arrested