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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
WRESTLING MATCHES
 PROVE INTERESTING
Packed House Sees Cherokee Joe Fail to Down Bardolph-White
 Downs Harden

A packed house watched the wrest- ling matches at the Recreation hall last night under the direction of z. Nespor. The matches proved as in- teresting as the previous engagements and the crowd appeared well satisfied with the offering.
 In the main attraction Sam Bardolph put an end to the affair when Cherokee Joe suffered a broken rib. The wrest- lers had been on the mat but 20 min utes. Both wrestlers showed the de- sire to "get together" frequently. The match was rough from the start and furnished plenty of enthusiasm Bar dolph held his own with the Indian and came near placing his shoulders to the mat on two occasion.
 An exhibition match was also staged. Candy wrestled 15 minutes with Bar dolph after the other bouts were com pleted Bardolph although outweighed put up good fight Some clever wrest- ling was exhibited
 In the preliminaries the bout between White and Harden proved to be the feature, as expected. White won both falls. The first fall went to White after Il minutes and 50 seconds, while the second fall required only five min utes. Both men displayed an unusual amount of strength but lacked skill.
 In the second preliminary Jones de- feated Kid Borgus in two straight falls. The first fall required 915 min utes and the second only minutes. Tom Gallagher acted as referee for all of the bouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
.KAVAYA CAPTURED
 BY THE AUSTRIANS BERLIN ANNOUNCES
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taken by the Germans recently from the British in the vicinity of Ypres and several attempts by the British to recapture their lost ground by infan- try attacks. Berlin says the attacks With the exception of a French as- sault against the Germans south of the Somme, which Berlin also declares was put down, the artillery of both sides has been the sole instrument of war fare along the French front.
 The Austrians and Italians at vari- ous points are still engaged in artil- lery duels and occasional infantry ma- neuvers but no notable victories have been won by either side Vienna reports less activity than usual on the part of the Italian guns
 In Albania the Austro -Hungarians reinforced by Albanlans, presumably irregulars, have occupied Kavaya, which lies eight miles southwest of Durazzo and three miles from the Adri- attic sea. By the capture of this town it would seem that the Teutotns nearly darmes of Essad Pasha, provisional President of Albania, who defended Kavaya, made their escape from the town and fled ron a ship into the Ad riatic.
 Essad Pasha has been deprived of his rank and removed from the Turkish army list for having assumed the lead ership of the provisional government of Albania and joined the ranks of the entente allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
NO RESPONSE AS YET TO APPEALS FOR AID
 FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
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there are at least 2000 persons, practical lY all negroes, in dire need of food. They were overlooked while the rescuers were busy with taking care of the people in Newellton and along the levees. Most of the white people on the plantations were warned in time to leave for places of safety and many left their farm hands behind.
 i've need food for these marooned people, but we also need power boats with which to carry the food to them and also to take out the flood victims. Some of these negroes are starving. The stores here are exhausted; the merchants having supplied provisions to the refu- gees until their stocks were gone, and they have been unable to get any more. We have had no mail no freight, since the flood swept into this section"
 The officials said they had a barge running between Newellton and the Mis- sissippi levee, a distance of 10 miles, car- rying refugees and live stock, but that there was a dearth of small boats. Some of the flood victims, it was said, were on farms 15 miles from the town and because of the distance to be travelled it was necessary that the rescuers have power boats. There are. some 15 or 20 large plantations in the section, MT. Sol omon said, and there were several hun. dred negro cabins on these farms which the negroes had not deserted
 T was out in the only power boat we have this afternoon" Mayor Jacoby said. and about three miles from town we found a negro woman in a flooded cabin. hanging onto the roof. She said she had been there for three days without food or water. I feel certain there are many similar cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
MILLER A CANDIDATE

Montgomery February 1S-(SpeciaL) ". H. Seymour, former chief clerk of the pure food and drug bureau of the department of agriculture and industries, called on Governor Henderson today and requested complete investigation of his official conduct while in office together with an investigation of the official con- duct of James A. Wade, commissioner of agriculture and industries, and J. H. Craig, examiner Of public accounts.
 In requesting the investigation, MT. Seymour told the governor that he had been done a great injustice by Commis- sioner Wade and Examiner Craig, and asked that the entire matter be inquired into with view to fixing responsibility for the stamp shortage charged to his account by Examiner Craig MT. Sey- mour charged collision between Com missioner Wade and Examiner Craig for the purpose of removing him from office.
 Regarding the stamp shortage, with which Examiner Craig charged him, MT. Seymour said the attorney general had done right in fixing the responsibility for the loss of these stamps upon Commis- sioner Wade. He declared that Commits sioner Wade had supervision of all stamps and that since they were not in his (Mr. Seymour's) custody, the commissioner of agriculture was the one to be held re- sponsble for their loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
BOOTY IS ENORMOUS

Petrograd. February 17-(Via London, February 19. Delayed )-Latest reports from Erzerum say the booty captured by the Russians is enormous. The Turks evil dently had prepared for long, struggle and had turned Erzerum into the main provisioning center in Asia Minor. In ad- dition the city contained countless art treasures bequeathed by the ancient civ ilizations through which it has passed The number of guns taken at Erzerum is estimated at 1000 most of which were abandoned during the panicky flight Of the garrison.
 The Russian press believes that the col lapse of the Turkish defense in Armenia will put an end to Germanys efforts to inspire Mussuman fanatical war against Russia, and will tend to turn them against their German allies. It is pointed out also that the fall of Erzerum may bring about the collapse of the pro- posed German campaign against the Suez canal and Egypt.
 The evacuation of Trebizond, according to the newspapers will be one of the immediate results of the Russian vic- tory, Trebizond is regarded as being no longer tenable as the Turkish Black sea base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
BRAND MINISTRY
 IS TRIUMPHANT
Efforts of Radical Socialists to Bring on Cabinet Crisis in France
 Unsuccessful

Paris, February 1S.-The ministry of Aristide Briand was triumphant in the Chamber of Deputies today over the ex- treme socialists and the radical socialists, who, after long preparation, sought to overthrow the government on the ques- ton whether it was not delegating too much authority to the general staff.
 The proposed attack on the ministry had been common talk in parliamentary quarters for month past It was based more on political rivalries than on real differences over the conduct of the war. NJ. Briand met his opponents by de- clining resolutely to have their interpel- lation discussed in the chamber and de- manded a vote of confidence in the gov ernment This was given, 394 to 169.
 Not all those voting against postpone ment of M Ferry's resolution may be considered as opposed to the ministry Rather they believe that it is better to discuss questions of policy publicly at all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
PRIEST IS EXECUTED
 FOR GIRLS MURDER
Hans Schmidt Pays Extreme Penalty for Killing Anna Aumueller-Dies
 Stoically Granting Forgiveness

Ossinipg, N. r., February 1S.-Hans schmidt was electrocuted at Sing Sing .rrison today for the murder of Anna 'Aumueller, September 3, 1913. Schmidt went quietly 70 the death chamber, accompanied by the principal keeper and the Rev. Father Cashin, the prison chaplain Leaving the death house lie said good-by to those who re- mained
 When he entered the chamber. the guards attempted to direct him toward the chair, but Schmidt gently shook them off and insisted upon addressing the IT witnesses. The guards desisted from their efforts and, with Father Cashin standing at one side and the keeper at he other, Schmidt said
 'Gentlemen: ask forgiveness of all those I have injured or scandalzed I forgive all who have injured me. My last wish is to say good-by to my dear old mother
 Schmidt then seated himself in the cleo tric chair and the current was applied three times. Within a minute he was dead. He had spent the right up to midnight in praying and talking with Father Cashin and slept from midnight tu o'clock when he was awakened for trealSfast. He would take only a cup Of coffee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
MOBILE DEFEATED | BY M. [. A. FIVE
Game Fast But Rough. Brooks and Staple
 ton Star

Y. M. c. A. defeated the fast Mobile Y. M. c. A. last night by the score of 37 to 26 in one of the toughest games of the locals court this season. The locals led throughout and outclassed the Gulls in practically every depart ment of the game.
 The locals played off form again and only a squirt in the last few minutes of play assured the Gulls defeat. The score at the end of the first half was IS to IF in favor of the locals. Coach Hoffer used several substitutes before the team found it's stride.
 The locals were slightly off in their passwork, but nevertheless the game was fast and snappy. The Gulls put up a hard game and fought the locals for every point The Mobile team showed that it was not the team of the past several years when the GuTls always had in bid for the southern 
 Brooks starred for the locals, as usual, playing brilliant game throughout, although slightly off in counting goals. Stapleton made good impression at forward, making seven goals. His weak point, however, is his SAoWuess III pdSSlnS. TOT the GuiIS, Hiram played the best game.
 The summary and line-up Mobile, Cunningham and Hinman, guards Eb- beck, center; Crawford, Doyle, Izzard and Ollinger, forwards; Birmingham, Brooks, Stapleton and Durham, for wards; Moore and bowman, center; Faunce, Greenwood and Estes. guards. Field goals, Brooks 2. Durham 1, Sta pleton ', Moore g. bowman 2, Estes 1, Cunningham 1, Hinman 5, Ebbeck |, Crawford 1; foul goals Brooks z, Gun ningham 10. Referee, Pritchard; time of halves. 20 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
THREE GET CLEMENCY

Montgomery, February 1S.-(Special.1 The state board of pardons at it's recent monthly session, recommended that elem ency be extended in three cases, accord ing tc report made by the board Those for whom clemency was recommended were: Frank Hall, sent up from Jeffer- son county for forgery: Sam Bryan, sent up from Jefferson county for murder in the second degree, and Vigil Johnson, convicted in Crenshaw county for assault with intent to murder.
 The board recommended that full pardon with the restoration of civil rights be granted to w NJ Roebuck of Chiffon county. Another case in which the board recommended the restoration of civil rights was that of D. J. May of Lauderdale county.
 The following cases were continued:
 1ige Cohelev, CIeburne county, grand larceny: Cecil Harris and Lee Woods, C1eburne county assault to rob; Henry Haygood, Jefferson county, grand lar ceny; Ed Maddox, Chambers county, grand larceny; Jonnie May, Jefferson county, robbery; Michael Shelby, Mobile county, grand larceny; John B. O'Don- nell, Montgomery county, burglary; Will liam Gurganus, Tuscaloosa county, mur- 6nr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
CAPTAIN ROBSON
 MAY RETURN HERE
 ID MAKE ADDRESS
Will Tour State for Prohibit tiOn Candidates in May Primary-Attitude
 Is Unknown

Richmond Pearson Hobson is scheduled tc return to Alabama at a very early date to deliver series of addresses un- der the auspices of the Anti-Saloon league. While the exact dates which have been agreed on by Captain Hobson and the anti-saloonists have not been announced yet, it is uderstood that he is to appear prior to the primary in May The official announcement of his coming has not been made by the Rev. J. c. Persinger su- perintendet of the league. but this is expected to be forthcoming within a few days.
 Local officials of the Anti-Saloon league state that they have been correspond ing with Captain Hobson regarding this tour of the state for sometime but the exact date of his arrival and the number of addresses he is to deliver has not been decided upon. However, it was learned last night from some of the high est authorities among the prohibition forces of the state that Captain Hob son would deliver at least 20 addresses in different parts of Alabama prior to the primary. It was stated that Captain Hobson would arrive in this state very shortly It is known that the question of Hobsons coming to Alabama was dis cussed during the recent visit of the for mer Sixth district congressman and the Alabama prohibition commission in Wash ington
 The announcement of the coming ad- dresses of Hobson is considered of inn- portance at this time because of the statewide interest in the probable ac- ton of the captain in the coming pri- mary in this state and the course he viii pursue with regard to the nomination of Wilson and the platform upon which the democrats will stand. It is learned that Captain Hobson has not yet made it clear whether he will enter the political arena of Alabama for any of the offices to be selected at the coming primary, but all doubt will probably be removed upon his return. It is expected that his addresses in the coming tour will be largely the same as 'HThe Great Destroyer his we'll known prohibition speech, and Amer ica's Mighty Mission,r his address favor ing a big navy.
 Additional interest is given the proposed return of Captain Hobson before the pri- mary on account of the rumored fight which has been threatened between the prohibition and local option forces for positions as delegates to the democratic national convention There have been frequent reports and denials that these offices would be made the subject of contest but on account of the prominent consideration which has been given the name of Hobson in the discussions, his trip is expected to arouse no small in- terest in the matter of selecting national convention delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
New Candidates in Field

Huntsvilla February IS. Especially With more than 4o candidates in the race for the various county offices, two prominent new candidates came out yes terday and added renewed interest to the contests for at least two of the of fees. Joseph J. Bradley general agent of the Merrimack Manufacturing com pany, has come in as a candidate for county commissioner, and his friends are urging his election because of his con nection with the Jackson highway move ment, and the influence the office would give him in causing the county to go after the highway. Tom Phillips, a we'll known liveryman, is the other candidate of the day, having decided to enter the race for tax collector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
TO DEFEND BROOKE

Montgomery, February 1S.-(Special.) Gen. C. R. Bricken of Luverne. solicitor of the Second district, passed through Montgomery today en route to King George courthouse King George county, Virginia, where he will defend young Osborne Brooke, charged with the kill ing of a man named Snead at the Du- Pont Powder company, several months ago. The young defendant is the son of the late H. Y Brooke, one of the state examiners of public accounts.
 Brooke was employed as a guard by the DuPont Powder company at the time ke shot Snead According to his story, Snead was smoking a cigarette, and Brooke commanded him to throw it away. Snead refused and an encouner followed, in which Snead was getting the best of his young opponent when the latter drew his pistol and shot him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
CENTRAL HIGH ID MEET ETOWAH FIVE
 IN ATTALLA TODAY
Defeat of Locals May Give Etowah Prep Champion ship-Team in Good
 Condition

The Central High school basketball squad will leave this morning at o'clock for Attalla. where the Pritchard machine meets the fast Etowah County High school five tonight in a game that may decide the prep championship of the state The locals are in fine condition for the game and Coach Pritchard as well as members of the team are conti- dent the Etowah five will be defeated.
 Coach Pritchard drove his squad through a hard practice yesterday after noon in final preparation for the game. A few changes will be noticed in Cen trals lineup Owing to the good show ing of Jones, Montgomery will be re- placed at forward. The change came as a big surprise to Central followers owing to the brand of ball Montgomery has put up thus far this season.
 { The locals have defeated the Etowah five before this season here by the score Of 40 to 2 In this game the Etowah five displayed practically no form, but the shovEing of the Hutto five recently has caused Coach Pritchard and Central fol- lowers to believe that winner has been developed since the appearance of Etowah here. And then, the Etowah five will have the great advantage of playing on the home court.
 The shifting of the lineup has greatly weakened the locals chances. The five, with Harrell and Montgomery at for wards, Hahn at center, Hall and Rob- erts at guards has worked wonders this season and many are of the opinion that the breaking of the combination will cause the locals to lose the stride that has won all but one game this season for them. However, it is probable that Montgomery will be given chance.
 The locals will be accompanied by a large number of students The party will not return until Sunday morning The men making the trip are: Captain Harrell, Montgomery, Hahn, Hall, Rob- erts, Jones and Kelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
THANKS WALLACE

Montgomery, February 1S.-(Special) John L. Raul of Birmingham has written Jchn H. Wallace, Jr state game and fish commissioner expressing his thanks for the IT head of elk, which were turned over to his care by the game and fish department. MT Kaul informed Commis- sioner Wallace that the elk arrived in good shape and were immediately con fined in a suitable enclosure. Later, Mir Raul said, they will be turned loose in a 10 000-acre tract of land.
 T am very glad to offer my services and the use of my lands to your depart ment and to the people of Alabama for the propagation of the elk family, and [ hope that may thereby be instrument tai in restoring this specie to it's original and native haunts," wrote MT. Kaul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Hoarseness and Sore Throat Overcome
 by a Pine Tar Honey Gargle
The anseptc and healing qualities loosen the mucous. Dr. Bels Pne-Tar- Honey is protective and soothing.

When the voice goes back on you when the throat is irritated-when you feel the necessity for quick re- lief in order to use the vocal cords properly-try Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey as gargle.
 Speakers. singers and public work CTS will find the effect of the pine tar invigorating and antisePtic. The honey is readily recognized for its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Louis Pizitz advertisers special bargains for men today.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are featuring Town Talk Ties for men at soc.
 Jacobs Drug store offers Burbank Garden" P varieties for s1.
 Realty Trust company advertise per cent bearing securities in s1OO denomina- tions.
 Porter Clothing company, s7 and s7.5O Boyden shoes, $5.95.
 Louis Saks' end of season prices on mems furnishings.
 c. D. Kenny company. Kennys special blend coffee 25c per pound.
 Well tells why his last call sale is a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19

soothing qualities.
 You can depend upon this remedy for all throat difficulties, where colds, difficult breathing, infamma- tion and hoarseness are involved Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey taken at the beginning is likely to keep away complications of more serious troubles bordering on influenza. Price 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Mrs. Ida Conkell

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Ida Conlxell. aged Il, who died Thurs day morning at 3 o'clock, at her late residence near Forest station. will be conducted from the residence at 8 o'clock this afternoon. with interment in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Swiss Delegates Named

Berne, Switzerland. February 1S.-(via Paris Five Swiss delegates to the Ford peace conference at Stockholm were named today. Three are members of the Swiss national council--Scherrer Fuller mann of St Gall, M. Goettishein4 of Basel and M. Studer of Winterthur. The others are Prof. Eugene Borel of the University of Geneva and Mademoiselle Gobat of Geneva.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Wants His Own and Wade's Conduct in Office
 Gone Into
APPROVES THREE
 CLEMENCY APPEALS
Gnrganus Case Continued by Pardon BOard-BriclSen to Defend BroOke's Son for Killing Man at Hopewell,
 Va.-MiIIer Is a Candidate

Montgomery February (special.l Walter Miller of Tuscumbia today Tiled with Secretary of State John Purifoy the declaration of his candidacy for presi- dential elector from the state at large. Another certificate of candidacy received by the secretary of state was filed by T. B. Henderson of Andalusia. who will be candidate for delegate from the Second congressional district to the St. Louis convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Reduce Age Limit

Washington, February 1S-With view tc increasing the number of officers available for American merchant ships. the United States steamboat inspection ser vice today reduced the age limit for officers from T to 19. No change was made however, in the amount of ex- perience necessary before an officers li- cense can be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
To Organize Red Cross

Washington, February 20.-ColoneI Jei- ferson Randolph Kean of the medical corps today was detailed temporarily by the war department to cooperate with the American Red Cross in organizing field hospital and supply resources for qnfek mobilization in case of emergency. An effort will be made to pass through Congress bill authorizing the permanent detail of an officer for such work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19

Second avenue West End, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in Eimwood cemetery. The Rev. J. w. Hickman of the Vine street Presbyterian church officiated. The deceased is sur vived by his widow: son, Marshall; two daughters. Miss Ruth Hunt and Miss Sarah May Hunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Jacob Taylor Dugger

Funeral services over the remains of Jacob Taylor Dugger, aged 67, who died Wednesday night at the family residence, 148O AIois street, Rising station, were con ducted from the residence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. He is survived by his widow; five sons and two daugh- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19
Mrs. Edna Jett

Admission, February 1s.- (Special.) Mrs. Edna Jett, aged 84. daughter of Mrs. G. w. Spires. who died Thursday evening. will be laid at rest at Edge mont cemetery Sunday afternoon fol- lowing funeral services at the Mccoy Memorial Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member She is survived by her father and two chill dren. %4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-19

Fred White, Lee Sheffield Willie Swancit and Walter Alexander, negro boys were arrested last night at Ave- nue A and Seventeenth street on a charge of gaming by Officers Drake and Mcfarland. Alexander was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon The negroes will be given a hearing in the recorders court this morning.