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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF
 PELHAM HEIGHTS

Pelham Heights. June 23-(Special.) Yesterday H. L. Strickland. the field secretary of the Sunday school and Baptist Young Peoples union work in the state. began the work in the Baptist Young Peoples union manu Il. Among the young people there has been more enthusiasm in this part of the course here than in any other, prob ably because there is some definite scheduled work laid out ill the course that calls for that peculiar activity which is the soul of the young maI's s and the young woman's growth. It was interesting to note the progress of this work, not very old in it's present or ganization and status. in the state. There is system in it worthy of any movement or institution. The pledge does not commit one upon his own strength, but simply promises by divi4,e help that the member will be true to Christ, to seek the New Testament standard of Christian experience, to at tend regularly, and to take some part m the services when called upon. Bible readings are offered, with a reco.d card
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
BROOKS IS HURRIED
 BACK ID DECATUR |. ON A NIGHT TRAIN
Understood That Officers May Get Important State ment From Him on
 Arrival

Following up the long train of events connected with the investigation of the murder of Probate Judge w. T. Lawler of Huntsville, Percy Brooks, who is charged with having committed the crime, was whisked out of the Jefferson county jail and carried 60 Decatur last night by orders of Circuit Solicitor Joe Tate.
 Simultaneously with the arrival of c. w. Nalls who was locked in the county jail at 7:3o o'clock last night, orders were received to remove Brooks. Brooks was informed of the change and ordered to dress for travelling immediately.
 Brooks was carried to Decatur by Depu- ty Sheriff Fred McDuff on the Louisville ard Nashville train No. last night. The motive for the change is unknown. A theory has been advanced that the au- thorities did not want the two men in the same prison, for fear of communi- cation between them. An Age-Herald reporter received reliable information last night that letter had been written and directed to Nails py Brooks before his departure. However, the missive was not delivered. The contents of the mes sage were not made known, but are thought to be of a nature that will make good evidence for the state.
 There is another theory for the removal of Brooks. This one is advanced on the presumption that detectives have per suaded Brooks to confess and that he has been carried to Decatur where he will talk and probably clear the matter up. However, this is merely theory, and the reason for the change is unknown.
 An order was received by Sheriff Bat son yesterday from the attorney general permitting the prisoners to be seen by local detectives. It is understood from viewed by detectives and that he was put through third degree in an effort to get him to talk. According to report he was told that both Overton and c. w. Nails had been arrested and had thrown the whole thing off on him (Brooks)
 Just what had been gained in the way of information by the visits of detec- tives to the cell was not made public last night. Brooks claimed not to have talked to anyone, and stated that he was innocent. This was said during his transfer from the jail to the waiting au- tomobile that carried him to the train last night No definite statement could be had from him, as the deputies rushed him off
 Brooks is of a medium heavy build almost six feet tall and slightly stoop shouldered. He wears a gray moustache and his had is either white or streaked with gray. He wore a slouch hat, dark coat and a pair of overalls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
NEGRO ATTACKS
 LITTLE WHITE GIRL

One of the most brutal attacks on the police records occurred yesterday at IF O clock when Emily Cooper, aged z, was attacked near the artesian wells, short distance from Gate City, by an unknown negro. The little girl was a short dis tance from the house when the negro came up behind her and put a sack over her head. She screamed several times and was cholxed down by the negro, lwno left finger prints and tore the skin in several places on her neck. The negro was frightened away by the approach of a neighbor who had heard the noise before having time to seriously injure the child.
 The police department and sheriff's of flee was notified and Detectives Moserd Lyons Brown, Wade, Garner and Mitchell responded to the call. The woods and surrounding territory was searched, but the negro was not captured. In addition to the detectives a number of deputies from Sheriff Batson's office went to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
DIRECTORS CALL
 SPECIAL MEETING
 OF CIVIC CHAMBER
Plans to Secure Co-Operation in the
 Enlistment of Employees in the National Guard Will Be Discussed

The directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting this morning at II o'clock to outline plans to secure the active cooperation of the business firms and corporations in the interest of enlistment on the part of their employees in the National Guard. The meeting was called by J. Frank Rushton, vice president, and it was an- nounced that no other business would probably be considered.
 While the plans for action by the di- rectors have not been agreed upon, it is expected that resolutions will be adopted urging the various employers to grant their men leaves of absence with the as- surances that their positions will be held open for them until they return from the Mexican front. The action of a num- Der of local firms in taking this stand already has been widely approved.
 It is stated that no action vii, be taken today on the resignation of Gen. eral Manager w. c. Radcliffe, which was rendered several months ago effec- tive June 30. This matter has been re- ferred by the directors to President Bush for recommendations and he will be ab- sent from the city until the latter part of the week. Several directors stated yeSterudy tldl Ho dClioH Will po tdhoii on this matter until President Bush re- turns from the east and makes known his suggestions
 Since the submission of the resigna- ton of MT. Radcliffe no announcement has been made regarding the probable action of the directors by any member of the board nor by President Bush. All have stated that the matter had been re- ferred to the president and that he had vet made no recommendations. What action will finally be taken in this re- gard cannot be accurately forecast at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
 R. M. CUNNINGHAM RESIGNS POSITION AS CITY PHYSICIAN Retiring Official Says City Did Not Carry Out Agree ment-RecOmmends
 Changes

Dr., R.. M. Cunningham, city physician, in lengthy communication to the city commission Tuesday morning, resigned. The letter was read to the commission at it's meeting yesterday morning. but no action was taken on it.
 In his letter Dr. Cunningham sets out that he undertook the work of the city physicians office with the understand ing that two conditions would prevail, namely: He would not be interfered with in the performance of his duty and that sufficient means for carrying into execu- nal he necessary reforms would be pro- vlde5 He concludes that, in it's pres enf inancial condition. the city cannot live up to the terms of that agreement
 lfr. Cunningham recommends changes .n ths office from which he resigns, and save it as his opinion that the offices of city physician. city health and medical director of the public schools should be combined under one office.
 Dr. Cunningham rendered his resigna- ton to the Jefferson County Medical so- ciety Monday night and a committee was named to take up the matter. The society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Alice Dowd

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs Mary Alice Dowd aged GA, who died at the family residence, 163l Pear. son avenue, West End, yesterday morn. ins; at 10:3O o'clock. will be held from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament West End, at o'clock this morning Following the funeral, the remains wil be shipped to Huntsville for burial by Lige Loy. Mrs. Dowd is survived by one daughter. Miss Mollie Dowd, two sisters Mrs John Varin and Mrs. M L. Dowd The following will act as pallbearers W. A. Finley, P. J. Dougherty, Dr. G. F., Murphy, Ben Well, w.. H. Walker, T. A McGough. Tom F'romhold. Adolphus My. CTS and George Fromhold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
DENTAL GRADUATES
 DO CLINICAL WORK Patients Wanted Among Those Who Cannot Afford
 to Have Work Done

Forty-three graduates in dentistry who desire to practice in this state are taking examinations before the board of dental eSaminers of Alabama in ses- sion here now.
 The men were examined in theoretl- cal work yesterday and thta branch of the science will again be taSen up to- day. The practical and clbical work will be done Thursday. The sessions are being held at the Birn.in gham Den tai college on Avenue F. between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets. The members of the board who are conduct ing the examinations are Dr w. l.. Reynolds of Selma, president Dr. II. C. Hassell of Tuscaloosa. secretary aAd treasurer; Dr. A. K. Parks of MontgoEl- cry; Dr. H. T. McKinnon of Tr9y and Dr J. A. Blue of Birmingham, who is acting in the place of Dr. J. W. Lokey, who Was unable to attend
 'The clinical and practical work which will be done at the Birmingham Dental college Thursday, offers a fine opportunity for people who are m need of dental work. but feel unable to pay for it, to get their work done without cost said pr. H. c. Hassell last night The men who are standing the ex- aminations are all graduates of good dental colleges and many people in Bir- mingham and the district ould find it decidedly to their advantage to avail themselves of this opportunity. There will be work of all kinds done. All those who desire to have any dental work done should be at the college at s o'cock Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

for systematic account. The standard of Excellence" requires the usual or- ganization. with chorister and li- brarian. in addition to other officers, membership, social, programme, il- struction and missionary committees reporting in writing once quarterly, and the whole organization reporting to tue church once a year; weekly meetings, one devotional, one doctrinal. one Bible study and one missionary programme each month, each member taking part once in a quarter; attendance of 50 per cent of enrolment; one social per quarter; 50 per cent of memN ership keeping up the Bible reading course i; one study course each year: 30 per cent of members contributing by chur ,h plan. Several specialists will teach this course again during the regular ses- sion of the Baptist Young Peoples sI union training school, which will openl on the grounds Wednesday,, July 5.
 The State Baptist Sunday School con :. vention will hold it's annual session onl Pelham Heights July 27-29 Many speakers of note from over the count, yl have been brought togethsr for this occasion by the splendid work of Mrl Strickland and his helpers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
SOUTHERN BRANCH
 OF FORD COMPANY

The Southern branch of the Ford Motor company will be opened here August at 1620-1622 Third avenue. according to an- nouncement made yesterday by the Jemi- son Real Estate and Insurance company. The lease for the building, which is a three-story structure, was signed yester- day by officers of that company. All three floors will be used by the Ford company, which will distribute from this point all cars for Alabama. The building will be remodeled to suit the needs of the Ford company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court yesterday: George E. Maber and Miss Mary Lucille Blackburn.
 Lewis G. Sheppard and Miss Maude Poole.
 J. S. Kernodle and Miss Ireta Parks.
 H. G. Lee, Pittsburg, Pa., and Miss Mary Lusk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Judgment of $5OOO

The jury in the case of Mrs. L. c. Fletcher vs. Ed Wetzel, suing for s10.0Oo for alleged personal injuries from being struck by an automobile, brought in a verdict of 5000 for the plaintiff yesterday afternoon. The case was tried before Judge C. R. Smith in the circuit court
 H. J. Jungerman received verdict of $l0 by the jury in his case against Meharg Liquor company for alleged assault and battery. The case was tried before Judge C. B. Smith in the circuit court and was for 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 T0day's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph and Loeb adverti,, sale of SIPS and $2 silk for S1 per yard Jacobs Drug store sells a big bottle of energizer, the cleansing fluid, for 25c M. Well and Bro, have a new ship ment of Dixie Weave Palm Beach suits SIC.
 Sommer Tailoring company have Palm Beach suits at $5.S5.
 COX Shoe company have high grade canvas oxfords for men at $4
 Forbes Piano company has a new standard make S4O0 piano for s167.
 Office Outfitters company have a spe cial summer price on wood filing cab inets.
 Guarantee Shoe company have men. Palm Beach oxfords for $195
 Domestic Laundry talks about theil fancy work service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Pass Bill

Washington, June 2O.-The Senate today passed the annual diplomatic appropria- tion bill, carrying approximately $1,50O,- 900. and containing provision for extra allowances to enable diplomats in Europe to meet the increased cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Robert LOyd Arnold

Robert Lloyd Arnold aged 3, son of MT. and Mrs. Phillip E. E. Arnold, died al the family residence on Crestline Heights yesterday morning. The remains will be shipped to Louisville, Ky, by Lige Loy this morning. He is survived by his parents. one sister, and a brother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
AMERICAN GATHERED

Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, June 20.-CVia Wireless to Columbus, N. M.)-An American soldier was captured today by Carranza troops of the Casas Grandes garrison and held prisoner several hours. He was released only when General Pershing, expeditionary command CT, sent demand in which he warned the Mexican commander that if the soldier was held an hour longer, American troops would attack the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Olin Hagler

The remains of Olin Hagler, aged T. who died Monday morning. were shipped to Adamsville for burial yesterday by Lige Loy He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. E. NJ. Hagler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
Are Guarding Locks

Panama, June 20.-The locks of the Panama canal are being guarded with increased vigilance as a result of the Mexican situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

will hear a report of this committee a week from tonight, and it is understood recommendations to the city to pay $5O0O a year to the next holder of the office will be a part of its report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
SPECULATION ON ALL SIDES

There was much speculation on all sides tonight as to the Presidents probable course should Carranza order an attack on General Pershing's men in the face of the American governments warning. 1t was generally believed that the hint con tained in Secretary Lansng's note that military occupation of northern Mexico had been considered as an alternative at times when the situation beyond the bor- der appeared criticsl, might indicate the plan of action should war now be forced upon the nation.
 As preliminary step to such an occu- patton, and pending the organization of an army of the uize such an undertaking would require it was regarded as possi- ble that general advance from the border to a line paralleling the head of General Pershings column at Namiquipa might be undertaken. With American forces disposed along such line holding important towns and strategic points from the Pacific tc the gulf coasts, there could be no fear of serious hostilities at the border. Any advancing Mexican force would be subject to attack from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Forbes Piano company has new standard make s4OO piano for s1S7. 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Cox Shoe company have high grade canvas oxfords for men at s4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
NO FEAR FOR SAFETY

the rear should it move northward oi this advanced line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Sommer Tailoring company have Palm Beach suits at $5.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21
THE ISSUE OF WAR OR PEACE WITH MEXICO
 FALLS ON CARRANZA
tcontinued from Page one,
NO OvERTURES

quickly assembled should war with Mex ico come.
 NO OVERTURES
 The note delivered today is viewed here as President Wilson's final word to Carranza. It makes no overtures for further discussion and leaves no question to be settled except whether the de facto government will suppress outlawry against Americans. It arraigns General Carranza by name for having permitted bandits "to roam at will through terri ritory contiguous to the United States, ? while he has seen fit to recite ground less sentiments of hostility toward the expedition sent after Villa and ito inn pute to this government ulterior motives for the. continued presence of American troops on Mexican soil'
 Secretary Lansing points out in the note many evidences of Carranza's 8 hos tile attitude contained in official re- ports and asserts that the steps toward clearing up the situation in northern Mexico promised by General Obregon at his conference with General Scott ac- tually have constituted a display of
 
 expedition and designed to impede its op- erations. He affirms too. that Carranza has given his support to press cam paigns of anti-Amcrican agitation in Mexico and cites a published statement by the first chief calling upon the Mex ican people to be ready for any emer- gency and intlmatng that war with the United states was impending.
 PURPOSE OF U. s.
 The purpose of the United States to withhold all arms and ammunition ship ments from Mexico as long as this men, ace continues is announced. 1t was learned today that plans have been laid by the navy and treasury departments to aid in stopping such shipments by water, while the military patrol of the border will close that route.
 Another preparatory step taken by the navy was the decision of Secretary Dan- iels to ask the Senate to add authoriza- tion for approximately 10000 additional enlisted men to the pending navy bill which as it passed the House provides for an increase of 11,O00 over the present strength. MT. Daniels explained that the necessity of putting many small ships usually held in reserve. into commission for service in southern waters made it imperative that the navy be recruited UT promptly It is possible the authoriza- tion for the increase will be sought in a separate measure to avoid delay. Should war come the personnel of the fleet must be immediately increased, the aviation corps and other auxiliary service must be strengthened and an ample reserve of trained men must be prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Office Outfitters company have a spe- clal summer price on wood filing cab inets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Loveman, Joseph and Loeb advertise a sale of $25 and g silk for s1 per yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

luickly assembled should war with Mex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Jacobs Drug store sells big bottle of energizer, the cleansing fluid for 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-21

Guarantee Shoe company have mems Palm Beach oxfords for $195.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-05-10

stration of the possibilities of motion
photography showing the movements of
animals so slowly that the eye can detect
every detail which is impossible at the
high speed at which these animals move
normally. Thrills are also provided by
ride in an aeroplane above the clouds,
the perils of ascent of perpendicular cliffs
by fearless mountain climbers and the
struggle of torpedo boat through a
raging sea. And then, of course, there
is the usual supply of Howe's inimitable
cartoons
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-05-10
SCHWERDTFEGER MILL TO MOVE
TO DAKOTA.

H. Schwerdtfeger, who has been
operating a flour mill at Sanborn for a
number of years, was in New Ulm last
week and gave out the information that
he would remove to Drake, N. D., where
he has formed a partnership with two
other business men to operate a flour
mill. The machinery will be pulled out
of the Sanborn mill and shipped to
Drake as soon as the building in the
Dakota city, has been completed, which
is expected to besome time this summer.
Mr.. SchWerdtfeger states that the
reason for the change in location of the
mill is because the farmers in the vicinity
OF Sanborn have gone into corn rasiing
instead of wheat and as the mill was
almost wholly dependent upon the
supply from the immediate vicinity, the
change became a necessity. The feed
mill will remain in Sanborn indefinitely.
Mr.. Schwerdtfeger has been in the
milling business all his life, having
operated the Iberia mill with his father
for many years previous to his removal
to Sanborn.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-05-10
SERVICE ON LINCOLN'S BIRTH
DAY HELD VOID.

Because, in it's opinion, a verdict for
$4,000 given against the Jacob Schmidt
Brewing company Of St. Paul was un-
doubtedly influenced = by passion or
prejudice, the supreme court has ordered
new trial for the company. The brew
ing concern was mulcted in the amount
named by Freedom county jury which
considered suit for damages brought
against the company by L. J. Roemer of
Albert Lea.
The jury which heard the case as
sessed the damages at $4,000 but the
trial court considering this amount ex-
cessive, ordered a reduction in the a.
mount of one-third. In commenting
on the case the supreme court says that
in it's opinion even the reduced verdict
is excessive, and in view of the fact that
passion is indicated, it believes that a
new trial should be held and the case
considered by another jury.