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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16


House conferences will be continued
tomorrow, but it was believed that a
crisis would be reached before Thurs
day. In the meantime the managers
and employees will communicate with
the interests they represent.
The decision to send to New York
for the general committee of the rail-
road employees was reached because the
subcommittee here is without power TO
reach important decisions without ref
erence to the men in New York.
NO BLANKET PROPOSAL
Thus far the President has not at
tempted to bring the two sides to-
gether on any concrete blanket pro-
posal. He is sounding sentiment on all
phases of the situation in order to have
the case fully in hand before making
a final effort to settle the problem.
Neither has the representatives of
either side finally turned down any
suggestion except arbitration, and they
have several under discussion which
will be taken up again with the Presi-
dent.
For a time today there was pro-
nounced pessimism among administra-
ton officials because of the complete
(Continued on PAGE TwelveI
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
New York Receives Dyes
Bought by Deutschland

New York. August 15.-The first con-
signment of dyes brought from Germany
by the submarine freighter Deutschland
has been received by a coloring company
in this city and constitutes the first
shipment of the Kind to reach this city
from German manufacturers since the
beginning of the war. Other dyestuff
users here received bills OF lading for
some of the Deutschland's cargo which
is estimated to have included about 200
tons OF dyes valued in excess OF 81. 0O0, 00o
1t is reported that high prices are de-
manded for these dyes. but one of the
consignees here said that Il was absurd
to believe that fabulous profits will be
realized on their sale. He declared that
the cost Of the dyes in Germany is at
least twice what it was before the war:
that freight and insurance charges are
three times as great. and that the dyes
brought by the Deutschland were not in
the form OF paste. composed OF 10 and
20 per cent dye and the rest paste, but
are 100 per cent dye
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
GIRARD CASES TO
GO TO HIGH COURT
John Cakes and Others Will Be Tried
This Week at Seale-Special
Venire Drawn

Girard. August 15.-After the state
had withdrawn a petition for writ
of mandamus to bring the clerk of the
circuit court of Russell county into
court at Scale to prove the validity of
bonds filed in condemnation suits
growing out of the recent liquor seiz-
ures here, Circuit Judge Aston today
ruled that the bonds would be ac-
cepted and the cases automatically go
to the state supreme court. Further
destruction of the seized liquor was
ordered suspended after the bonds We're
filed several days ago.
The trial Of John Cakes, marshal of
Girard, charged with bribery, expected
to be held today, was postponed until
tomorrow. Several other cases CROWNS
out of the Girard liquor raids also will
be heard.
A venire OF 80 prospective jurors was
drawn today to serve in the circuit
court this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
ANOTHER REFUSAL
TO MEXICAN BOARD
Wilson Finding Difficulty
in Securing Members for
Joint Commission

Washington, August 15.-The third
man originally selected by President
Wilson to serve with Secretary Lane
and Justice Brandeis on the commits
sion to compose Mexican border
troubles, has declined to serve. 1t be-
came known tonight. Justice Brandeisg
also has declined and the President IL
understood to be considering long
list of available men for appointments
In the two pi6ces The name OF the
third man among the original selec-
lions has never been divulged.
Mexico City. August 1.-THE declina-
ton of supreme Court Justice Brandeis
to serve as member of the Mexican-
American commission is given as tho
reason forxtMe delay in the meeting OF
the conferees In dispatch from Ann
bassador Designate Arredondo At
Washington to Foreign Minister
Aguilar The dispatch says that polit-
ical opposition to Justice Brandeis
caused the latter to decline to serve.
The Mexican commissioners have
been ready to leave for several dayos
and the delay in naming the American
conferees and thu time and place .
meeting has aroused wide ouriosity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
ALABAMA HIGHWAY
COMMISSION GOES
into CONFERENCE
Members of Body and State
Engineer Are in Washing /
ton to Attend Road
Meeting

Washington, August 15.-(Special Wv.
S. Keller, state highway engineer and
R. E. Spragins, John Craft and George
Mtcham, members of the Alabama high
way commission. reached Washington to-
night and tomorrow will go into con-
ference with highway commissioners Of
all other states of the union, for the
purpose of working out feasible plan
for the expenditure OF federal money in
highway constructions.
The conference will make study Of
the provisions of the Bankhead bill, re-
Gently enacted, and will deviI> uniform
method of distributing til funds to the
counties after the government haS paid
the money to the states. 1t will be de-
termined also the authority federal engi-
neers will have in the states and how
best cooperation with them can be at
tanned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Debate on Shipping Still
Dragging on in Senate

Washington. August Ex-senator
Fletcher, in charge of the government
shipping bill, announced after a confer
ence with republican leaders today that
he would ask for vote on the measure
as soon as the revenue bill is reported to
the Senate, which probably VIII be some
time tomorrow.
Discussion of the shipping bill dragged
again today, few senators demonstrating
any interest in 1t. Senator Sherman con-
tinued his attack on the measure and
Senator Cummins discussed objections to
1t for several hours. Senator Gallingef
proposed an amendment which would
provide that employees Of the proposed
government shipping board should b.
chosen under the civil service law.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
PRESIDENT WILL
NOT MAKE TOUR
Decision Reached After Con-
ference With Campaign
Committee

Washington, August 15.-After confer
ence today between President Wilson and
the members of the democratic campaign
committee Vance G.. Mccormick. chair
man of the national committee, an
nounced that the President would make
no speaking tour but probably would ac-
cept invitations to speak at different
places.
Mr.. Mccormick explained the Pres
ident's decision by saying Mr.. Wilson
considered a stamping tour incompat ible
with the dignity of the office Of Pres
idcnt. 3s43s g-
Last week congressional callers at the
White House gained tho distinct impress
sion intellectually that Mr.. Wilson would
make a "trip to the Pacific coast. So
far the Presidents only speaking engage
,ments are Hodsensville. KY, September
l. and St. Louis. September TO- He prob
ably will speak before suffrage meet
ing at Atlantic City September s. and in
Boston October IL.
Mr. Mccormick said that after the ad-
jcurnment Of Congress the President ex-
,pected to spend most Of his time at Long
Branch. N, j., and would receive po-
(Centinsed ~ Pass seveal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
PERSONAL BAND OF
VILLA IS DEFEATED
General Ramos Reports
Three Engagements in
Two Days Time

chihuahua City, Mex, August 1S.-Gen.
fatias Ramos reported to General Ire
limo from Escalon, Chihuahua, today
hat he had had given battle three times
b Villas personal band during the two
lays previous. inflIcting sharp defeats
ZACH time.
The first skirmish was with a scouting
|arty of eight villa followers of whom
Samos killed five. This action took place
|R the Laguna ranch. rs miles ives, OF
Escalon. Continuing his advance. Ramos
|nn on an advance force of 50 bandits.
rho were routed, leaving their dead be-
lind and escaping In the dark.
The next morning, dust clouds being
|scn in the distance. Ramos gave chase
Ina scattered large band which lost
b dead and a number OF prisoners.
among the captives was colonel who
deserted that villa was personally d.
|sctirs the attack from safe distance.
His information Is that Villa maintains
lis headquarters ct San Juan Bautista,
his region, and has less than 400 men.
ri Paso, Tex. August 15.-Private dis
latches received here today said villa
(Ceatinrea sa Pass rwslval
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
1-Railroad problem Is still unsOlved,
but there is hope.
circumstances to force location OF
rural bank here.
Russians capture important Ratc
in Carpnthians toward Hungary.
italian warship blows UP while
lying in hnrbOr.
Alabama highway commission goes
into conference.
Naval programme passes House by
non-party vote.
Personal band of Villa is defeated.
President will not make tour.
Paralysis grows much more deadly.
Shortage of men IL problem In the
navy.
7-Interesting tax decision II made.
ENGLAND In making own rifles now.
Mississippi will return members.
e-Order to move troops suspended
pending strike.
state troops getting ready for or
der to move.
LOCAL NEWS
@Loranz chosen head Of Ad club.
5-Good roads days l,ix success.
Weatherly confers about water
works.
County borrows 100000 to meet
current expenses.
NOuthuc OuSAmcH3 u CITY CUM hS-
sion.
Trade mt home Ia urged by printers.
Fireworks display at East Lake
park.
Mississippi mayor urges road bu-
renu.
Increase shown by school census
Of Jefferson county.
Postage sales are showing increase.
l2-Dcssemcr council accepts 0rdl-
nance.
Tfdewater car men join local union.
FEATURES
-FOOtlightn and screen.
Little New York stories by a Bir-
mlngham man.
3LHolland'a letter.
4-Editorlal comment.
8-Society and Dolly Dalrymple.
l1-Markets.
SPORTS
S-Avondale millers lost great battle.
Meusel's hitting features Eame.
Mccoy eliminated I'm guellinE
match by older payer.
Dougas Waters again victorious.
Murphy driven horse wins IN
straight Aeats
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Spanish Minister Holds
Mysterious Conferences

Paris, August 15.-Premier Romanoes
of Spain conferred today with the French
and Italian ambassadors and the Portu-
gese minister, says a dispatch to the
Temps from San Sebastian. The Spanish
premier has directed the Spanish minis
ter at Lisbon to leave his post and come
to San Sebastian for conference
Premier Romanoes also had long con-
ference with the Austrian ambassador.
Dispatches from San Sebastian through
Paris yesterday announced the holding
of lengthy conferences between Premier
Romanoes and the Austrian ambassador
Oh Saturday and Sunday. The dispatches.
however, gave no clue to the purpose Of
the conferences.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16

Washington, August 15-Pres-
ident Wilson today gave out the
following statement on the rail-
road situation:
There is no change. There Is
an earnest effort being made to
weave out a settlement"
w. G. Lee, of the employees
committee, said that both the
workmen and the employers had
several point and counter point
proposals before them and that
both sides probably would see
President Wilson and then give
their decision.
II am very hopeful" said Mr..
Lee.
This dispelled the air of pes
simism which had prevailed
when the conference began.
Nothing is done and nothing
is undone. We will see the Pres
ident again possibly tomorrow,
said A. B. Garretson, spokesman
for the railway employees, as the
mems representatives left their
conference with President Viii
son, 4-.se..s ,-fg..s. s.s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16

COMMITTEE OF $40 COMING
fter communicating with fresloene
ION tonight, the employees SUD
mittee sent word to New YORK
the $40 members of the general
committee to come to Washington IN
Ter to facilitate negotiations. They
exnected here Thursday, and prob
I blv will see the President Friday.
"a managers committee will confer
him again tomorrow.
70 official statements issued from
/ white House during the day merely
..,.d that the discussions still were
progress and that no report coulo
made on results.
10 first statment, issued by Secre-
ry Tumulty, after the President hao
bet the railroad managers during the
forenoon follows:
.~rbe President spent an hour and
a,f this morning with the representa-
hives Of the railway management. Aa'er
he. conference he said 1T was lhpos-
|ible as yet to report on the results'
| II that he could say was that very
andid and honest discussion was In
ropress about practical bases Of set
|lement."
Later in the day, after the Presi-
ants meeting with representatives OF
he employees, he made this statement
"There is no change. There Is an
Iarnest effort being made to work out
J settlement"
NO SUGGESTIONS OFFERED
uhen u became clear that arbitra-
hon of the entire problem propaply
heyer would be agreed to, but tnat
|he railroads might concede the prin-
kiple of the eight-hour day and dispose
81 other issues by some form OF nego-
Iiation, the President directed MS en-
sreies to obtaining expressions from
both sides on how negotiations could
| . carried on. Direct conferences and
Inquiry by an investigating commits
hon were suggested, and the President
Indicated his willingness to appoint
|uch a commission himself.
1t was understood that the employees
offered no suggestions
4 IN this feature of the situation. The
railroads were reported to be ready
10 concede the principle of the eight
hour day on condition that all collat-
Iral issues be thoroughly investigated
Sy the interstate commerce commits
lion or some other body.
Administration officials refused to
Sredict tonight what the outcome
kould be and the President was I'M
1erstood to be uncertain whether a
Itrike could be avoided. The White
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
lily GROUNDWORK LAID
FOR BASIS OF SETTLEMENT
,ndgers May Concede Eieht-Hour
~ and Both Sides Then Agree to
ONE Form OF Arbitration of Col
lateral Issues Committee Of
600 Going From New York

Washington August 15Presdent Wilson's effort to bring
railroad managers and the brotherhood leaders together
form of settlement of the differences which threaten
railway strike has, after two days of conferences
only the point where groundwork for further
gotiatons has been laid.
Hope Of arbitration Of all issues waned today but the sua
IN was frightened by the possibility of settlement being
ched by the railroads concedng the principle of the eight
IT day and both sides settling collateral issues by form
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Five Bodies Recovered

Charlestown, w. Va. August 15.-The
bodies OF five persons drowned in last
Wednesdays flood in Cabin creek. were
found today near Ferndale, where the
greatest loss of life occurred. All were
Identified as former residents Of that
section. Reconstruction work has been
retarded by rain and unseasonably cold
weather.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Four Are Killed in
Auto Accident and
Birmingham Man Hurt

Jackson, Miss, August 15-(Special.)
Herbert Harris and Charles Sanders
of Jackson, and III. c. Thompson of CO.
luhnbia, Miss, and Tom Evans of Rome,
Ga, were killed, and II. Ii. Hargr0ves
of Birmingham was seriously injured
mt 1880 tonight when their auto went
"dead" Mt nm Illinois Central crossing
in this city. All are well known trav-
cling men. Harris and Sanders leave
families here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Complaint Against Packers

Washington, August 15.-Formal COM
plant charging Swift & Co., Armour &
Co.. Cudahy & Co., Morris & Co. and
other meat packers with violating the
antitrust laws, and engaging in unfair
business methods and monopolistic prac-
tees was filed today with the federal
trade commission by Representatie Doo-
little of Kansas. A prompt and thor
ough investigation of the live stock in
dustry was asked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
Birmingham Is Shown to Be
Logical Place in Agri-
cultural Belt
NO REAL COMPETITOR
IN ENTIRE DISTRICT
Magic City Outdistances Every Other
Contender in Being Rightly Stu
ated and Having Sufficient Capt.
tai for Needs of Institution
Nv HUGH w. RoHERTs


Washington, August 15.-Force Of
circumstances, In the opinion of local
hnnnciers, will make it imperative on
the part of the rural credits board to
nominate Birmingham as the place for
the location In the agricultural belt of
a farm loan bank.
The following reasons are advanced:
Birmingham is the heart of TINT Sec
ton which everybody agrees will he
termed the agricultural section.
Its chief competitors in the agricul-
tural section as a whole, Atlanta and
New Orleans, are practically elimited
by the fact that the former possesses
n federal reserve branch bank, with in
dependent directors.
THE CERTAIN ADVANTAGES
AS far as it's Alabama competitors are
concerned, neither Mobile nor Montgom-
cry has sufficient savings capital by
means of which to guarantee large in
vestments in the $750,000 bond ISSUE and
while Montgomery is the trade center of
the black belt. Birmingham is the heart
of the more nearly independent white
farming section.
A fourth potent factor which gives
Birmingham distinct advantage is the
fact that W. p. G. Harding. a citizen
of Birmingham, is governor of the fed
eral reserve board. Mr.. Harding is max
ing no effort in behalf of Birmingham.
But his very presence in his position as
head of the governments banking system
will, of necessity, exert potent in
fluence.
THE s"BIG PAY ROLL"
Contrary to the opinion possessed by
certain individuals In the south, in Wash
ington. Memphis is not regarded as Sc
rious competitor of Birmingham. While
other cities of Georgia are making ef-
forts to acquire the southern banks AT
lanta. through its possession of a fed
eral reserve bank. is disarmed. New Or
leans is an applicant for the southern
bank, but New Orleans. has a branch
bank Of the federal reserve system, with
an Independent board of directors, and
should be content, it is pointed out.
Cities of secondary Importance in the
south stand very little chance, it is said.
Were this fact alone sufficient to elimi-
Continued on Page Seven)
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EARLY AGREEMENT EXPECTED

On several less important sections,
including appropriation for appoint
ment of navy yards. the House insisted
on it's disagreement to Senate in
creases and voted to send the bill back
to conference for settlement of these
points. An early agreement is ex-
pected however, and the measure may
be sent to the President for his sigma
ture within week.
Secretary Daniels issued a statement
tonight pointing out that the building
authorizations in the bill were the
sreatest ever passed in any country
and would give the United States, in
the opinion Of naval authorities, the
second largest navy in the world He
declared the measure ~so complete and
nearly perfect that it will stand as
model for all navy bills for future leg
islators.'
The vote by which the House ac-
tContinued ON Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-16
NAVAL PROGRAMME
PASSES THE HOUSE
. BY N0NPARTY VOTE
Measure Calling for Great
est Expenditure for De-
Tense in Nations History
Is Virtually Completed

Washington, August 15.-Congress
virtually completed the national de-
Tense programme tonight by finally
approving the great increases in navy
construction and personnel written
into the naval bill and urgently sup
ported by the administration.
The House accepted the building pro-
gramme, TO which its conferees on
the measure had refused to agree,@by
a vote of 2S3 to 81, with seven of the
members present not voting. The per-
sonnet increases, on which there also
was a disagreement in conference, were
approved without a record vote.
The personnel and construction Sec
tons. which already have the approval
of the Senate, authorize an increase in
enlisted men to '4.70O and the building
of 1877 war vessels within the next
three years, with four battle cruisers
and four battleships included among
the ships for 1917. Previously the
House had refused to adopt a contin-
uing building programme, had author
lied only five capital ships, all of them
battle cruisers, and had provided for
personnel of only $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-24
TIMES EDITORIALS
As to Hungary

Count Michael Karoy formerly president of the Hungarian
independence party has resigned from that office to form new
party which will demand immediate peace between Hungary aud
its with without of Germany Austria.
The significant thing about the party is that its first
70 members will also be- members of the Hungarian
parliament
separate peace for Hungary at this time will mean in all
likelihood separate and Independent government for Hungary
henceorh Hungary has long haed under the rule Of the Haps
burg and before has been the of revolution
Since the commenced has been Unexpectedly loyal to the
uamonarhy Now that there less hope of victory for the
trail powers and with Russia driving home great offensive the
bn of which must be borne by Hungary it is natural that it
should demand peace.
separate peace holds promise for Hungary than
victory for the central would hold in all likelihood Russia
would willingly help her to the coveted independence
OF SOM Of mays sayi a was the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-24
Good Man for the Job

The special interests of the Pacific northwest present
engaged in opposing the appointment of c. B. Kegey grand
ter of the Washington grange to the newly constructed Land
Bank board.
There every reason believe why Kegy should receive
this appointment and absolutely why he should not
We have yet to learn of his having accomplished
dishonest act
He progressive in politics when the present office seek
ing roressves unhead Of and he has been consistent
fighter for right and justice at all times.
His appointment to the Land Bank board would be in the
tre of guarantee to the people whole that the newly
ated department rural credit system to become real factor
aiding the farmer instead of colossal joke hedged about with
men who seek to make the department imperative.
An investigation of Kegeys public and private life and all his
acts will completely satter attempt to besmch his charac
ter or beittle his abilities
The appointment of Kegley will meet with the hearty approval
of the people,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-24
A Big Difference

Admiral Mayo reports the navy department that the shoot
ing done by the Atlantic fleet target practice better than
any done in the present European
The shooting probably good but the admiras
parison worthless The difference between shooting target
of sheets towed along by friendly tug and at fellow who
ing to Shoot torpedo and you immense There similar
difference, when boy.
We used to be able lie stomach put the old muzze
loading rifle second rail of the wOl1nfence pncte
the lid of capbox at 100 yards most every shot But let live
rabbit for instance along and would sometimes go off
full of scOn and contme after allowing four fair Shots
However if jackie can't hit dead target they can
hi live and it good to know that the fleet made fine
scores in its practice.
the