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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
GERARD BELIEVES
 PEACE IN SIGHT, HE . SAYS IN INTERVIEW
of; Differences Between Germany and U. s. Paves Way for Will
 son to Act as Mediator

Berlin, May 26.-via London, May 27) United States Ambassador James Gerard is convinced that peace is in sight. ac- cording to an interview published in Munich newspaper today from it's Berlin correspondent. MT. Gerard is quoted as saying, "Nothing can shake my confidence that peace is on it's wing
 The ambassador referred to the settle msent of the differences of the United States and Germany as preparing the way for President Wilson to take up the ques- ton of peace. President Wilson, he said. 'has much greater freedom of ac- ton now to deal with the immense world problem which will determine the future attitude of nearly all the countries of the globe.
 "It is useless to discuss at this moment the question as to whether President Will sons intermediation is desirable. or prob able In this instance. facts alone must speak and one of the most important facts is that the neutrals are probably as much interested in bringing about an early peace as the belligerents. America urgently needs peace and for this req son alone the American government is under an obligation to it's citizens to do and support everything that serves the cause of peace. A fact of chief import ance is that my government Is really willing to take action for the promotion of peace
 1T am very optimistic regarding the progress already made Of the idea that the war should be ended. even among belligerent nations. The wise and mod crate words of the German chancellor regarding Germany's readiness to make peace had probably their strongest echo in America. and strengthen the impress sion that Germany will take all further steps calmly. and with confidence. When another step will be taken and what shape the further development of the peace idea will take is not clear. At any rate. I am convinced that my government will leave nothing undone to rnents from whatever side they come. Even although weeks or months may elapse before the thought takes tangible form, nothing can shake my confidence that peace is on it's wing"
 Referring to the recent crisis in Ger
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Waite declined to make a statement, but said he might issue some impress sion' later. That he was resigned to his fate was indicated by his remark, "This is great relief" as he left the courtroom.
 The dentist, who admitted not only the murder of MT. Peck, but also that of Mrs. Hannah Peck, his mother-in- law, and who admitted that he at tempted to kill his wifes aunt, Miss Katherine Peck, apparently had no doubt he would be convicted.
 As the jury retired he turned to his brother Frank and said:
 "The jury should not be out five min utes. It was a long drawn out proceed ing.'
 Half an hour later he remarked: 'I don't understand this"
 You should not talk that way" said Frank. 'They may be finding you not guilty
 "Oh, yes. They will find me guilty" insisted Dr. Waite.
 The trial lasted six days, almost record for brevity for an important mur- der trial here in recent years.
 Leaving the Courtroom at 1:2O p. m., the jury was out one hour and twenty five minutes. The foreman declared the jurors had made compact not to re- veal the nature of their deliberations.
 The young dentist preserved a. nonl chalant demeanor while facing the jury to learn his fate, and after he was led back to the T9mbs., Throughout the trial he seemed unmoved by any human feel ing as he rected the details of his de- Eberate attempts to kill MT. Peck with the bacilli of various diseases, and of his final resort to poison; of his murder of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
LANES ]. HILL IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION Operation Is Performed on Famous Railroader by
 Noted Surgeons

St. Paul, May 27-James ). Hill, rail- road builder lay in serious condition at his home tonight after having under gone a critical operation late today. Sur geons and physicians, nurses, members of the Hill family and few close friends kept vigil through the night. Archbishop John Ireland, longtime friend of the lem pire builder was among those who wis., tied the sick room.
 Friends of MT. Hill tonight gained slight encourag agement from the following bulletin issued by Dr. James $. Gilfillan:
 MT. Hill rallied favorably from rne operation. There was no alarming fever and his temperature was very good. We are only fearful because of the patient s extreme age. The critical point in his
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
OWENS EXONERATED 0F MURDER CEARGI.
Surviving Principal in the Girard Affray Freed at
 Preliminary Hearing

Columbus, Ga, May 27.-J. F. Owenss special deputy engaged in liquor raids at Girard. Ala, who yesterday shot and fatally wounded Alfred H. Cogbill, former Girard liquor man. to. day was freed in recorders court Owens pleaded self-defense. CogbilI died today.
 Recordings to stories told by eye witnesses. Cogbill attacked Owens with d pair of brass "knuckles."
 When Owens hearing was started in the recorders court. Perry W. Trrner. first assistant attorney general AIa- bama, appeared to deefnd him. ens entered a plea of sclf-defense.
 Alfred H. Sogbill. formerly a K or dealer of Girard. Ala. who was s.-ot during an alte-cattan here yesterday
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1 Mrs. Peck by administering disease germs
 and his attempt to kill his wife's aunt | by placing ground glass and germs in her food
 1 He heard the verdict without other emo- ton than relief that the ordeal was over. | When he had been taken to the Tombs 1 he was allowed to exercise. He marched l up and down corridor whistlng La | Paloma."
 l Warren w. Waite the dentists father,
 and Frank and Clyde Waite, his brothers.
 were in court when the verdict was re- turned. Frank Waite led his father from the room without having spoken to the convicted man.
 Mrs. Clara Peck Waite, the dentist's S wife, heard the verdict in one of the rooms adjoining the courtroom. Gods will be done' was her com
 ment.
 | Percy Peck, son of the murdered man, gave no evidence of emotion. It was re- ported tonight that Peck had said to when the trial began: q realize the importance of keeping any apparent desire for vengeance on my
 part out of this case, but I want to ask you just this one favor; give me a seat in the courtroom, from the beginning of
 the trial to the end where I can keep
 my eye on that man moment by mo-
 ment, and watch hope fading from his face"
 Few doubted that the verdict would be
 guilty after Dr. Waite, on the witness stand, told with every appearance oi calm indifference, the details of his crimes. declaring his main motive for them was to obtain money. The opinion of alienists that he was moral i'm becile'' was swept aside by the assertions of the states aliensts and by the charge of Justice Shearn that moral imbecility' had no place in the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
WITHDRAWAL WILL
 MOI BE DISCUSSED. AT COMING MEETING
Determination of Adminis- tration to Continue Troops . in Mexico Is Re-Empha-
 sized-Think Villa Dead

Washington, May 27.-The administra- tion's determination not to consider any proposal for immediate withdrawal of the American expeditionary force in Mexico was further emphasized today when of ficials made it clear that the question of withdrawal would not be discussed at the conferences to be held by General Persh- ing and General Gavira, Carranza's com mander in Chihuahua The conference probably will be held at Namiquipa-
 The state department heard unofficially today that even should General Carranza' 8 forthcoming note demand immediate with drawal, he would not insist to the point of an armed effort to expel the American troops, but would be satisfied with some arrangement for gradual retirement. as de facto armies assume control of the bandit-ridden territory.
 EXPECT WITHDRAWAL DEMAND
 Official information regarding the con- tents of the Carranza communication still was lacking, but there would be little surprise here if it made peremptory demand for withdrawal. Its phraseology. officials expect. will be dictated largely by the political situation in Mexico, where continued presence of the American sol diers is said to have caused popular un- rest. Information reaching the state de- partment today unofficially, however, re- newed confidence that the negotiations would result in cooperative agreement following in some degree the understand ing reached by General Scott and Gen. eral Obregon in the border conferences.
 Manuel Mendez. attached to Carranza s
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COMMENCEMENT ON TODAY

Tuscaloosa. May 7.-(Special.) )-A script dance in the university gymna- sium, given under the auspices of the University Athletic association. com- pleted the pre-commencement social &C., tivities tonight. Commencement proper will begin tomorrow morning with ser vices in Morgan hall.
 On the university campus this aft ernoon, with Borden Bur and a com pany of Boy Scouts in charge, tents were rapidly erected to take care of visitors who are expected to overflow all hotels and private homes in the city. Mr. Burr came down from Bir- mingham by motor.
 "Every detail of arrangements for the home coming are complete" stated President Denny tonight. Many visi- tors already have arrived. but we ex-
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bLAKSLE F CENTER 0F STORMY HEARING
 BEFORE COMMITTEE
Thinks Senators Have Sur rendered to Railroad In- fluence by Amending
 the Postal Bill

Washington, May 27.-James I. Blakslee, fourth assistant postmaster general, told members of the Senate postoffice com mittee, at a hearing today, that he be- lieved their course in framing amend ments to the annual postoffice appropria- ton bill constituted a surrender to rail- road influence. His declaration brought a storm of protest and counter charges of lobbying from committee members. Blakslee hotly defended his efforts to de- feat the amendments into which the sena- tors were inquiring. No action was taken. but an executive session of the commit tee will be held Monday to determine what course shall be pursued.
 HAVE BEEN SLANDERED
 Members of the committee declared they had been slandered by the postoffice of ficial, and intimated that the matter might be brought officially to the at tention of President Wilson. It is under stood Postmaster General Burleson's ap- pearance before the committee will be sought later to bring the matter to his attention
 Blakslee said he had acted without MT. Burleson's authority in urging postmas- ters of many cities Ito bring pressure to bear on their representatives in Congress to defeat the Senate amendments Some senators, however, wish to ask the head of the postoffice department wehther he approves the actions of his subordinate.
 Senators Hardwick, Vardaman and Mar tine were particularly incensed by MT. RIakslee's statements. Vardaman and Maritime declared they could not counte- nance such an attack, even though they had not been in complete sympathy with
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New York May 27-Arthur Warren Waite convicted today of murder in the first degree for poisoning his fathernaw John Peck millionaire drug manufacturer of Grand Rapids Mich tonight in the Tombs prison where he will remain til Justice Shearn him June death in the 2 trio chair. M
 Walter R. Deuel the young dentists chief counsel said to- night the verdict proper He declared all that could be done for the defendant had been done One of Mr. Deues sstants sa nevertheless that preparations being made take appeal MT Deuel in consultation with his client for few minutes in the Tombs this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-28
WAITE MUST GO TO CHAIR FOR MURDER
 OF FATHER-IN-LAW w

Young Dentist Is Convicted of Murder in First Degree By Jury After Brief DeliberatiAn. Prisoner Displays No Unusual Emotion-Wih' Be Sentenced June 1-Preparations Being Made to File an Appeal But Chief Counsel Says All Has Been Done That Gan Be Done
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
GRATITUDE
Local Man Shows His Appreciation Of
Kindness BY Getting Drunk-
Had His Last Chance.

James liner is again in the tolls.
The charge against him is for being
drunk. He was arrested yesterday by
Officer McClatchey. liner has been
arrested several times lately accord
ing to the police records but the Of
ficers have been very lenient with him
because of his family. He is married
and has several small children. Some
months ago his home was destroyed
BY fire and neishbors and friends took
up a collection and gave over the
money to him. Considering his mis-
fortune the police have let him so on
other occasions but yesterday Mrs:
liner told the authorities that it would
be best TO keep her husband in jail
until he became sober. She declared
that the donations of their friends bad
been spent for booze by the, husband
and that she and her children had
never received any of it. liner will
face acting Judge Beneke in police
court this morning to answer the
charge against him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
SIDE TALKS
Woman Fairness to Women,
By Ruth Cameron

Among tho many fallacics which men
really enjoy holding about the other sex
Is the cherished deiusion tina; women do
not take any interest In the beauty of
other women.
I lunched in town yesterday. At my
table group Of three young 10 middle
aged women were chatting together. and
of course l could not help hearing what
the said.
And what do you thinl: was the chief
topic OF their conversation? Not bust
ness. nor men. nor clothes. nor ques-
tons of the day. No. threc-Quarters of
the time these women talked about a
pretty girl who had come into the res
taurant and about her likeness to an
ether Pretty girl whom they knew.
Could Man Sav More?
When see pretty girl. just can't
women. And the others agreed.
Could man say more? Perhaps some
cynic will remain me that by my own
admission thnse women were middle
aged and might be abls TO take a more
unprejudiccd interest in other women's
beauty than A younger woman
Perhaps. but l. happen to know
younger women who feel the same
One of my friends unquestionably
takes moro interest in . pretty girl than
her husband docs. l have soon her sit
touched. studying an unusually pretty
girl.
Whom Should Have Been Shopping.
Myself. l spent tifin"u minutes OF a
precious half hour, into which much
shopping was 10 BE- crowded. following
the lovelicst woman l ever saw around
shop. II l do not hold tight TO my
pencil. l shall start describing her for
the impression she made was more pow
crful than that produced by any work OF
art l ever saw.
To watch the play of expression on
tho Fare of Drptty rir1 n
tho power her beauty must give her. To
analyze her charm and find gu: just
what features chiefly contribute TO it, J.,
infinitely more fascinating TO me than
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
STREET CAR MEN STRIKE.

MEMPHIS Tenn. July GA strike
of street railway employees which be.
gan here yesterday afternoon ended
Today after having tied up all street
cars for "a hours. An agreement was
signed providing for recognition Of
the Garments union reinstatement of
a number Of men discharged during
the movement for the unioniz:nG Of
the employees and submission Of -
other demands including wage in
creases and reimbursement of hours of
labor 10 arbitration. There was no
violence.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
PROTEST AGAINST WINE.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va. July 23-
Resolutions condcmninG the serving
Of wines and liquors and The permit.
linS of smoking in the dining rooms
of hotels and restaurants wero
adopted to-nicht at the closing session
Of the national convention of Glide.
ons. The resolutions call upon other
organizations composed Of CONNER.
rial travelling men 10 join in a protest
10 the National Hotel Keepers As
Sociation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
DOPE OR LIQUOR?
Local Negro Arrested with Face Badly
Bruised Wonders What Hap. ~
pened to Him,

A negro full of dope or booze was;
arrested yesterday morning at the:
corner of Sixteenth and Main streets:
His face was bleeding and there was;
bad cut on the side of his face. At
first he claimed someone hat hit him;
with a brick and then he said he didn't
know what happened to him but he
believed he fell in a cinder pile, su1:'
tanning his bruises.
He ave his name as John HopkinS;,
aftery.le had been arrested by Officer.
Priemson. After being told that he.
was under arrest the man became dis
orderly and will be arraigned upon
this charge in police court this morn:
ing .t,fss !,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
Club Is Entertained

One Of the most enjoyable affairs
of the closing week was the entertain
ment given at the home Of Mrs. Steen-
rod at Steenrod place. Saturday, when
the Federation girls Of the Y. W. c. A.
we're guests. A review Of the events
at the recent council were made by
members of the club who attended
and most enjoyable afternoon and
evening was spent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
AGENTS ORGANIZE.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July 22.-Fif-
ty insurance men. representing many
Of the largest offices of the Pruden.
tial Life insurance Company. al a
meeting here to-day. formed the In.
surance AGENTS international Prnec.
tive Association as a protest against
the alleged hlacklisting Of 200 agents
Of that company during the past
week. Harry Lumpkcn, of New York,
was elected president.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
For a Weak Stomach

when began taking Chamberla in s
Tablets my stomach was 50 weak that
could not eat anything but the light.
est foods. could not stoop or get up
quickly from sitting position. with,
OUT getting very dizzy and sick at my
stomach. Chamberlain's Tablets help,
ed me right off and by using them for
few weeks ! was cured" writes vii,
liam Sharp. West Webster y. Y.
Chamhcrlair'S Tablets strengthen and
invigoratc the stomach and enable it
to perform its functions naturally. II
your stomach is weak. give them a
trial. They will do YOU good Obtain,
able everywhere. ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
LEO'S BODY REMOVED.

PARIS. July ga dispatch from
Rome to the Havas agency states that
at S O'Clock Saturday evening the cot.
fin containing the body of Leo Nil.
was transport ed to its new resting
place in ST. Peters. in the chapel Of
the presentation. The ceremony was
private. the assistants being all high
ecclesiastics.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
Family Reunion Tuesday.

One of the most elaborate affairs OF
the week will be the Blake family re-
union which will be held at the home
OF Mr.. Edward Howard on the Dallas
and Roneys Point pike. Tuesday.
While no invitations have been issued
for this affair. it is expected that more
than two hundred members Of the
Blake. family will attend. The fea.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
OB|T UARy
Byrne Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Byr7e
will take place Tuesday morning from
the family residence 2300 Wood street.
Preliminary services will be held at
$50 a. m and will be followed by re-
QUEEN high mass al ST. Joseph's ca.
thredal al 9 o'clock. lnterment will
be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mrs.
Ryrne has been i'll for the past sew.
eral weeks and died in her seventy
third year. She was born in Ireland,
and made her home in Wheeling
since 1863
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
DOROTHY GISH AND BILLIE BURKE
AT THE REP.

Dorothy Gish features The programme
at The Rep thcalcr for to-day and to-.
morrow. playing i'll the title role ct
The Little School Ma'am." a delightful
fve-art TrianCl" drama II is an i'm
pcrsonation that lends itself nicely 10
the charming ways Of III" little star,
and the trials of the liui" stranger
teacher To initial" the youngsters of u
small western NlIlnc', into III. mysteries
Of reading. writing and Arithmetic arc
sure To Snin our sympathy. Tho ninth
chapter Of "Gluria's Romance" f"Hiur-
ing Billie Burke and Palh"'S Weekly.
showing the many views Of the prut SCH
land, tho wonderful German submarine,
com lclcS the bill
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
OPERATED CARS.

HARRISBURG. Pa. July 25.1S
Harrisburg Railways Company opet-.
ated cars on most of its city lines irrSg-i
ularly to-day without much Interruption
by strikers. Few people rode. COM;
panv. promises TO operate all Its lines on
regular schedules AS soon as proper poc.
lice protection is provided
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
New Home
Treatment For
Banishins Hairs
(Bcauty TopiCsI

With the aid of medol paste, it is
an easy matter for any woman to re.
move every trace Of hair or fuz2 from
face. neck and arms. Enough of the
powdered medol and wafer is mixed
inIo Il thick paste and spread on the
hairy surface for about . minutes,
then rubbed off and the skin washed.
This completely removes the hair but
to avoid appointment. GET the
mcdo in An original package. Medol
costs only noe and Sl.h0 a package.
Mail orders filled by American Pro
priciorv CO.. Boston. Mass. For sale
BY &. II. Grinsl & Go.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
MRS. SHARP COMES HOME,

PARIS. July 23.-Mrs. William
Graves Sharp, wife Of the American
ambassador. with her two younger
children, sailed on the steamer Rors
chambeau to-day for short visit to:
her home in Ohio, planning to return:
here in October
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
Informal Card Party.

The ladies of the Carroll Social
club will enjoy an informal card
party Wednesday afternoon from two
until five o'clock. Bridge and 500
will afford a most pleasing afternoon
while others will find diversion at
fancy work. Concluding the after
noon a luncheon will be served. Mrs.
John Mauer and Mrs. T. C. Potts will
be hostesses.
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Mrs. p. p. Shrewsbury

CHARLESTON. w. Va. July 23.-Mrs.
l.. +. Shrewsbury. daughter OF the late
Van Rhbcr Norton. is dead al her home
in Maiden. at the age OF e wears. She
was If prominent family of tho
kanawha valley and connected with the
Van Rihlrcr and Donally families Of
pioneer fame.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24

An interesting affair for the week
will be the dinner dance that will be
given at the Wheeling Country club
on Wednesday evening. Cards an
nouncing this were issued last week
and a large number have already
made reservations. Others will 60 TO
the hill in the evening and enjoy
dancing. Music will be furnished by
Gump's saXaphone orchestra.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24
Gurus C. CijDeo

LONDON. July 23.-Cyrus Gin
cinatto Ounce, an American artist and
n member of the Royal Institute OF
Oil Painters. died in London today or
blood poisoning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-24

Sir William hAinsay was born In
Glasgow on October ,. 1858. and was
made knight in 1902. He was presi-
dcnr Of the British Association for the
Advancement of Science. Sir William
was known among his fellow scien-
lists as man OF brilliant imagination
and daring conceptions. II was in
1907 that Sir Williams announce
mcts concerning radium set the cleo.
iricians and chemists Of the British
association al each other In 1913
Sir William and Professors Collie and
Paterson startled the world by an
announcement of the possibility Of the
tranSniutation Of one clement into an
other. Sir William visited the United
States later in the year and deliv.
cred series OF lectures. He was
awarded the noble prize for chemistry
in 1904.