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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
WOMEN'S HOPES OF
 VICTORY ARE BRIGHT
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timated from 5000 to 5000, gal bed in yellow sashes and bearing yellow suf- frase banners and umbrellas, formed a lane on both sides of Locust street between the Jefferson hotel and the convention hall for democratic dele gates to pass through on the way to the convention. The women were sta toned four feet apart. facing the cen- ter of the street. They did not march save more than a few hundred Feet to- ward the close of the demonstration Chairs were provided for every wont an, but only few of them were used
 The demonstration was far from talk less as it had been advertised. For few minutes after it started the women stood up straight faced forward and did not say a word. Then they began to shift about uneasily and show decid- ed inclinations to step over and have a word with their neighbors. And the men folks who came along, seemed interested and wanted to talk with the workers So in very short time all good resolu- tons and promises of silence to Gen egal' Updegraff, went awry and the talk started. Camp chairs provided for the weary were shifted closer to each other and everybody indulged in a few sociable remarks. The conversation never became loud, though and none of the workers shouted at passing delegations, which really was the result that the general wanted to attain. She desired. dignified display, and it was all of that.
 DELEGATES ARE RESPECTFUL
 Most of the democratic state delegations passed down the lane and all were re- spectfu. The Pennsylvania delegation scored by ordering it's band to play While passign the art museum, where tableauX of formation was displayed, and singing We Are For You, We Are For You, You're Brave Little Band" Most of the men removed their hats. A small delegation of men wearing suffrage bands, lined up with the women.
 Figures representing states in which women are enfranchised carried red, white and blue flags. The others car ried yellow flags, or banners. These are some of the inscriptions the banners bore:
 Taxation With Representation. Give Every Woman Full Citizenship. Have Women a Mans Chance? Why Delay Our Vote For Good?'
 The tableaux was the most striking pie ture of the entire display. It was a tri- angular formation on the steps of the Art Museum. Ranged about Goddess of Liberty figure, impersonated by Mrs. David N. ONeil of St. Louis were 15 women dressed in white representing the F enfranchised states and Alaska
 Farther down the steps were figures dressed in gray representing the partly enfranchised states. and manacled fig ures, garbed in black, impersonated the states in which women have no voting rights Other women, at the base of the triangle. represented the suffrage of Dem mark, Ireland, New Zealand, Tasmania, Australia, Finland, Norway and the Isle of Man.
 The demonstration lasted from 10 o'clock until noon.
 Women from the enfranchised states spoke on downtown streets tonight. As climax to the meetings an American flag was run up under the glare of a strong searchlight while the suffragists sang "The Star Spangled Banner"
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Opening New Mine

Tuscaloosa, June A.-(Special. )-The Davis Creek Coal and Coke company has started work on a new coal mine two miles south of Yolande. according to re- ports reaching Tuscaloosa today. It is said that the new opening will be of the slope type. and that over s20.000 will be spent ir developing the mine. When completed the daily output of coal will be between 800 and 600 tons and from 150 to 200 men will be employed. The seam of coal which is to be opened Is said to be of high grade suitable for steam pur- poses. George Kuffner is the superin- tendent in charge of the new work.
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MILITARY SMOKER

Much interest is being manifested in the smoker, which will be given Thursday evening at the armory hall by Company D. Fourth regiment Alabama National Guard, and the following officers from Birmingham have been invited to be present: Col. Frank B. Fowlkes, Col Crawford Johnson, Mai Robert Mabry, Maj John w. Watts, Capt. John c. An thony, Capt. George A. O'Connell, Capt E. T. Wingo, Maj. Carl Seals and staff, Capt. Hal F. Halstead, Lieut.. Richard B. Kelly, Jr., Capt. William T. Evans, Lieut. Virgil T. Roach, Capt. Ravee Norris, Capt. Mortimer H. Jordan, Lieut.. Hartley A. Mood, Lieut.. James E. Russell, Mai Leon I. Dorrence and staff, and the of- ficers of the field artillery.
 A special train of soldiers passed through Bessemer this afternoon at 5:45 o'clock. en route for the Mexican bor- der The soldiers were of the Eleventh cavalry, from Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, 2 number of troops of this regiment having gone to the border several weeks ago There were four cars of soldiers and four cars of equipment. The announcement that the tranload of soldiers would pass through this city over the Alabama Great Southern railroad aroused much interest ir Bessemer and a large crowd gathered at the station to meet the train
 
 Little Miss Ruby Seymour will enter tain a number of her little friends Fri day afternoon at the home of her par ents on Eighteenth street. in honor of her fifth birthday.
 Dr. Lucius Terry, who for the past four years has been at the medical school of the University of Tennessee, at Mem phis, has received his diploma, and has been appointed to a position in the City hospital in Memphis. Every member of the graduating class was an applicant for the place. Dr. Terry was reared in Bessemer and his many friends are pleased to learn of his appointment.
 A large crowd of Elks and their friends gathered at the Elks hall this morning to attend the Flag Day celebration, held by the members of the Bessemer lodge No. 721, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. An excellent programme was ren- dered and small flags were presented to each guest.
 SOCIAL EVENTS
 Mrs. J. D. Butler was delightful host ess today, when she entertained a few friends at a spend-the-day party at her
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Austrians DisgOrging

Geneva, Switzerland, June 14-(via Paris.)-It is reported from Innsbruck that since June the Austrans have been compelled to abandon between S5 and 45 square miles of Italian territory which they gained during the first rush of their offensive The Austrians have evacuated Chiese in the fear that their retreat would be cut off. The Austrian general who was appointed governor of the Italian province of Verona is said to have been captured with his troops at Dubno by the Russians
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Roaring Cheers Greet
 Gov. Glynn's Praise of
 Wilson's Peace Efforts
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a gaudily decorated float a pair of dem ever, after proceeding half the distance came to sudden halt. They became SC recalcitrant that a policeman was forced to interfere and rescue the "crusaders' from their perilous perch.
 There is every indication that the nom. ination will be made Friday. On ac count of the popular superstition, lead CTS contemplated postponing that import ant act until Saturday. Tonight, how ever, the President sent word that as 13 was his lucky number Friday was his lucky day, and thus the original pro gramme will be followed
 ASK WILSON TO ST. LOUIS
 H. M. Pindell of Peoria and Senator Salisbury of Delaware tonight wired the President, urging him to come to St Louis and accept the nomination in per son.
 Aside from a 16-ninute demonstra tion which began when ,1airman Glynn predicted President Wilson S re-election. Glynn's speech was sprinkled with demonstrations which he found it difficult to stem so he could go on. It was plain that the
 
 recitals of President Wilson's efforts to keep the country at peace
 "This policy" he said. may not sat isfy the fire eater and swashbuckler But 1t does satify the mothers of the land at whose hearts and fireside in, goistic war has placed no empty chair It does satisfy the daughters of this land from whom bluster and brag have sent no loving brother to the dis solution of the grave It does satisfy the fathers of this land and the sons of this land who will fight for our flag and die for our flag when reason primes the rife; when honor draws the sword. and when justice breathes a blessing on the standard they up- hold" The last of the words were drowned out in a roar of applause that swept the coliseum.
 Repeat it." cried the delegates, Ire peat It."
 REPEATS HIS ADDRESS
 All right. be quiet and I'll repeat it," responded Glynn. and he did tc applause and cheering.
 No other President since the civil war, Glynn told the convention. had faced such crucial problems, none had
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attractive home at Sloss. The reception rooms presented a lovely picture witt their decorations of sweet peas and mas turtiums. The morning was spent with needlework and at the noon hour a splen- did dinner was served. The table had for it's center decoration a huge vase of sweet peas intermixed with ferns Those enjoying this hospitality were: Mrs. J H. Hoskins Mrs. E. M. Thomas, Mrs. H. F. Glenney, Mrs. H. Jones' Miss Adele Glenney and Miss Kathryn Hoskins. all of Birmingham.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Lipscomt Baptist church held it's regular meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Clappel at her home on Woodland Heights. Only routine business was disposed of, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room, which was artistically ar. ranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers. Here tempting refreshments were served to the following: Mrs Eugene Smith, Mrs J. H. Lovelace, Mrs Sharr Calhoun, Mrs. Dison, Mrs. l.. B. Head Miss Annie Durham and the hostess Mrs. Clapper.
 quiet home wedding which came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties was that of Miss Belle Briggs and Mir. w. Austin, which took place tonight at the home of the brides mother at Princes sprin 2 in the presence of the immediate fam fly, the Rev. J. F. Sturdivant, presid = ing elder of the Bessemer district, of ficiating. The parlor was prettily ar ranged for the occasion in flowers and ferns, huge baskets and vases of sweet peas and nasturtiums making a pretty setting for the ceremony The bride wore a coat suit of navy blue cloth with accessories to match. She is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Prince Briggs, and was reared in Bessemer, where she was very popular. Mir ard Mrs. Austin left immediately after the cere- mony for Savannah and on their return will make their home in Da1eville, where the groom is prominent young business man.
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UNITED STATES PAYS
 TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG
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Frank S. Garden of Chattanooga, featured the Elks' observance.
 'The Spirit of '76, was the subject of an address to the Daughters of the American Revolution by local attorney
 Nashville, June 14-Patriotic celebra- tions of Flag Day are in progress here today, the most notable exercises being those of the Elks and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The city is decorated with flags and all autos are carrying them.
 Chicago, June I4.-Flags were displayed throughout the city today in observance of the 139th anniversary of the American
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kitchin Is Voted Down

Washington, June 14.-When the House convened today with the Flag Day pre- paredness parade moving near the capi- tol, Republican Leader Mann proposed an immediate adjournment as mark of respect for, and loyalty to, the flag. | Democratic Leader Kitchen opposed on account of the many bills awaiting calen- dar Wednesday attention, but he was voted down. 92 to 6e. and the House ad< journed until tomorrow.
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MANY CATTLE ARE DIPPED AT BESSEMER Board of Education Elects Officers and Makes Plans
 for School Census
 MASONIC ELECTION
c ELECTION
MASONIC
Several Troops of Eleventh Cavalry Regiment, United States Army, En Route to Mexican Border,
 Pass Through City

Bessemer, June 14-(Special.)-A large crowd gathered around the dipping vat on Second avenue when the first cattle was dipped. The government assisted the city in building the vat and this morning at least 800 cows were dipped. This will be done twice month until the tick is eradicated. The owners brought large herds, small herds and lone cows from long distances to have the dipping done. There are several dipping vats close to Bessemer and no cows or young cattle will be allowed to so with out being dipped
 The board of education held a meeting last night Miss Pauline Murrah, of this city, was elected teacher of domestic science for the Bessemer High school, Miss Mary Bryan of Birmingham and Miss Clements of Athens were elected to teach in the grammar schools Other routine work was disposed of and plans made for the taking of the school census which will begin on Monday, July 3.
 In recorders court this morning Harry Vincent, a negro, was given a fine of $50 by Judge l. A. Lewis on a charge of assault with weapon. It was alleged that the man shot at negro woman several days ago.
 Bessemer chapter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, held an interesting meeting last night in the Masonic hall when the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year: H. M. Sharpe, high priest J. w. Leggett, king; Sam Erlick, scribe G. B. Hollingsworth, treasurer; Samuel Stein, secretary; Cldye H. Brown, captain of the host; Claud Schill May, principal sojourner c. Bert Lytle, royal arch cap- tain John Earle Golden, master of the third veil; Henry C. Ozley, master of the second veil; George Ross, master of the first veil William l.. Kennedy, Sr sentinel.
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LLOYD-GEORGE OFFERED
 kITCHENER,S PLACE

London, June 14.-It is under stood that the secretaryship of war, made vacant by the death of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, has been offered to David Lloyd-George.
 He is expected to accept the port folio, according to the un,erstand- ing, but not 10 sever his connection with the ministry of munitions.
 An official statement regarding the war secretaryship is expected by the end of the week.
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in approval of the speakers depreca-

in approval of the speakers depreca- tion of war
 Glynn's declaration for an undivided loyalty to the flag was cheered on tie floor and in the galleries. His praise of the Underwood Simmons tariff law, the new federal reserve system ard other administration legislation was generously applauded.
 |GLYNN'S ADDRESS CONCLUDED
 In the midst of his peroration the praying of a donkey disturbed Gov ernor Glynn for a moment. The sound came through the windows from a stable in the rear. Evidently the gov ernor regarded the praying as ap- proval. The audience laughed, the speaker smiled. and continued to the end a laudation of Woodrow Wilson as President and President-to-be." He concluded at 2:30 p. m.
 The delegates stood for TWO minutes and cheered.
 Alfred E. Smith. sheriff of New York county, drew attention to the fact that this was Hay Day. He asked chat the proclamation recently issued by Presi- dent Wilson requesting the observance of the anniversary of the birth of the flag be read. There were no objections and cheers greeted the reading of the paper
 The rules of the House of Represen- tatives were adopted and the orgtni- Zation was completed by the call Of the states for their assignments on the several standing committees. As usual, all resolutions presented for consideration of the platform were or. dered to be submitted in writing ard without debate presented to the com mittee. At 2:49 the convention a1- journed until II a. m. tomorrow out If respect to Thomas J. Pence of North Carolina, late secretary of the nation al committee, an intimate friend of President Wilson and known to all democrats. The resolution was offered by Seator Walsh of Montana.
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displayed a grasp of statesmanship more profound.
 Whether the course the country has pursued during this crucial period is to be continued and whether the prin- ciples that have been asserted as our national policy shall be indorsed or withdrawn" Glynn told the conven- tion, was the paramount question for the voters to decide.
 No lesser issue must cloud it," said he, mo unrelated problems must con f1isa itn
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flag. Exercises were held in public schools and by patriotic societies.

schools and by patriotic societies.
 Mobile, June 14.-Flag Day waws gener- ally observed in Mobile this evening
 when a fair sized gathering assembled at the Benevolent, Protective Order Of Elks home and heard patriotic ad- dresses. heavy rain kept the attend ance down. The audience consisted prin- cipally of Confederate and union vet erans and affiliated organizations. Rain during the afternoon also interferred with the other part of the programme Most | of the patriotic celebrations planned were called off. Many residences and
 business houses were decorated in the na- tional colors.
 | Savannah, June 14.-Flag Day was ob- served here today by parade in which | 1t was estimated that 10000 persons took part, each carrying an American flag 1 One division was composed of 1000 or | more women and girls dressed in white l It was said to have been the rst time women ever marched in parade in Sa- 1 vannah.
 | Fl Paso, Tex, June Y4-A Flag Day parade here caused alarm in Juarez,
 across the Rio Grande, where it was con- l sidered an anti-MeXican demonstration,
 and reports that res had been started in
 the Mexican quarter and the Mexican consulate attacked were circulated | Andreas Garcia Mexican consul here, l quieted the anxious telephone inquiries of General Gonzales, commandant at Juarez, and the excitement subsided. Delegations of naturalized Mexicans, Chinese and many American refugees from Mexico marched in the parade.
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TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

TWENTY-FIVE salesmen wanted. Apply to Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Co
 WANTED-For the summer, moderate sized furnished apartment. Southsde desired: young couple ano children; fur niture well taken care of. Address Room 1107 Tutwiler hotel.
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A Hole In the Ground
 and What Came Out of 1t

For days and days the crowd hung around the edges of the big hole in the ground peered the workers in its depth.
 ''Gttin' along mighty sow.' one of the wise men would say to the fellow at his elbow They ain't doin' nothn' but wastin tme.''
 'Yes, replied the other, ''it will take lem about three years to git that building up the way they're go ing It makes me tired
 And the gossip of the dlers went on while the at the bottom of the hole dug and blasted their way downward, knowing that the weight of the mighty structure that be reared could rest safely only the rock and not stroke of building could be done until the living rock reached.
 Finally, the day came when the foundation was in and the master builder said to his waiting army of workmen Fall n!" and if by magic the gaunt out lines of the lofty structure rose out of the hole and stood ready for it's clothing of brick and stone while the crowd gathered at the base they had swarmed around the hole and looked upward with open mouths "Gee but see her jump!' said the very pessmists who had croaked at the foundation diggers
 At last the noble edifce finished ready for the thousands whom it was to house and protect, and solid the hills themselves because 1t rested they did, on the rock of mother earth
 We got the foundation of the TRUSTEES SYSTEM of Industrial Banking right before started to build The structure is growing very rapidly and every day adds to it's ''body;' but going serenely knowing that our weight rests on the rock
 TRUSTEES
 Loan & Guaranty Company Inc.
 2O26 Third Avenue Founders of the Trustees System c Industrial Banking
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SPECIALIST CONSULTED

left the party at the pier and sought a were made to have the X-ray examina- ton made by Dr. E. w. Caldwell. The latter said tonight:
 There doesn't appear to be any pos sible chance of serious discomfort to the patient" Dr. Caldwell added that the K ray photographs would not be dry until tomorrow and it would be impossible for him to make thorough diagnosis until then.
 Colonel Roosevelt remained in his rooms at local hotel all afternoon and evening" He was in excellent humor, but his face appeared worn and haggard. Asked if he were In pain, he replied that the question reminded him of a picture he once had seen in a humorous magazine wherein a timid rider was depicted as about to mount a shying horse The rider, the colonel said, turned to the groom and inquired whether the horse was quiet" "Yes, perfectly quiet,'' the groom an- swered, If you don't cough or sneeze or touch your hat
 Earlier in the day Colonel Roosevelt gave out statement in which he charac- terized his indispositon as ridiculous but painful adding, "so. like King Agag, I arch my neck and walk lightly" Several of the newspaper correspondents later informed the colonel that they had ex- perienced some difficulty in finding the quotation.
 A GOOD CORRESPONDENT
 Well" he replied smiling, "it is in the First Book of Samuel, which reminds me that Samuel was a very good war correspondent
 The former President chuckled and said he believed he had prompted Biblical reading to a greater extent than any other man of the country.
 Colonel Roosevelt again refused to dis crss politics. He said, however. that after lunching with Raymond Robins, who was chairman of the progressive national convention. and Harold L. Ickes, progressive national committeeman for son of California in his rooms and that they talked for an hour. He also saw Lucien Bonheur, prominent local pro- gressive, who later gave out a statement in which he declared that friends of Colonel Roosevelt are incensed because certain members of the progressive party have been saying Colonel Roosevelt be- trayed the party"
 "A lot of these people, added Mr. Bonheur, have been living out of the rays of the sun in which Colonel Roose- Welt shines
 The former President will not return to his home in Oyster Bay until the re- suit of the X-ray examination has been disclosed
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COLONEL ROOSEVELT IN DOCTORS HANDS
Trouble Caused By Rib
 Broken Last Year
NOT AT ALL SERIOUS
The Colonel Again Declines to Discuss Politics, But Progressive Leader Is-
 sues Statement Resenting Charges That Teddy Betrayed Party

New York, June H.-Theodore Roose- welt underwent an X-ray examination here today for what he characterized as possibly a slight breaking of the mus cles around the rib which was broken when he was thrown from a horse May "A, 1915. Fears that the former Presi- dent had suffered a heart attack were allayed tonight when he received sev- eral newspaper correspondents
 Colonel Roosevelt explained that he contracted a severe cold while returning several months ago from trip to the West Indies and that at intervals since then he had been subjected to coughing spells One of these occurred this morn ing when he and Mrs. Roosevelt accom- panied by their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs Richard Derby, motored to a steamship pier to meet Kermit Roose- welt and the latters wife, who returned from South America on the army trans mort L(ilpa trick
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REPEATS HIS ADDRESS

"All right. be quiet and I'll repeat it," responded Glynn. and he did to applause and cheering.
 No other President since the civil war, Glynn told the convention, had
 faced such crucial problems, none had
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SOCIAL EVENTS
 Mrs. J. D. Butler was a delightful host ess today, when she entertained a few friends at a spend -the-day party at her