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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
ADVERTISING VITAL ID TOBACCO TRADE Tobacco Merchants Asso- citation Is in Session in
 Washington

Washington, May 29.-Newspaper ad- vertising is most valuable to the tobacco trade, Herbert Kaufman of New York declared in an address before the To- bacco Merchants association, which opened it's two-day convention here to- day. MT. Kaufman, with a number of members of both houses of Congress, was a guest at banquet given the tobacco men tonight.
 ''The demand for tobacco ceases when you stop advertising said MT. Kauf- man. When you advertise, be sure of the merit of your product"
 square deal for the tobacco industry at the hands of lawmakers was demanded by Jacob Wertheim of New York, pres ident of the association, who declared at the business session of the convention that tobacco interests are all paying $110, ,OOO,00O, or approximately one-seventh of the governments annual revenue
 q do not think it is fair to ask them to pay more.'.' he added, 'as is proposed in a bill now before Congress-
 He said that tobacco was a necessary luxury and already had been taxed to the limit.
 Speakers at the banquet tonight included Senators Fletcher of Florida, Reed of Missouri, James of Kentucky, Oliver of Pennsylvania and Harding of Ohio; Rep. resentatives Mann of Illinois, Fitzgerald of New York; Hurlbert of New York, and R. Goodwin Rhett of Charleston, S. C., president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30

N(Out1MuCO AEOm G0k0 O0Sy ing they expected it to be handed to Secretary Lansing today.
 MT. Arredondo made no appointment at the state department today and as to- note will not be presented until Wednes- day should it arrive tonight or tomor- row. The protest of 84 American oil oper- ators in the Tampico region against de- crees of the de facto government af- fecting their work is still awaiting con- siderations at the state department. It was received at the White House and referred to Secretary Lansing Navy ad- vices reported quiet at Tampico. The cars has been the only disquieting inci- dent in that section officially reported. protest will be made.
 Rumors transmitted by the border mili- tary commanders as matters of informa- ton for the war department said 22,OO0 Carranza troops were mobilized near Chihuahua City. Officers here showed lit- tie interest in this report, General Scott. S comment being that General Trevino ap- peared to be acting in accordance with the Scott-Obregon understanding. Ire vino and General Pershing already have been authorized to confer as to military movements.
 Another rumor said Mexico City pa pers quoted Gen. Luis Herrera as saying he was ready to attack the Americans if they did not withdraw from Mexico be- fore June 1. Special Agent Rodgers has not mentioned this report. Herrera is the officer whose alleged revolt precipitated many alarming reports at the time of the Columbus raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
MRS. A. WOODWARD PASSES AWAY AT
 LOCAL INFIRMARY

Mrs. Angeline Woodward aged 75 years, widow of the late W. H. Woodward died yesterday morning at o'clock. follow ing an illness of several weeks duration. The remains were sent to Portland, Me, yesterday evening by the Johns Under taking company, where they will be laid at rest beside those of her husband in the family lot. She is survived by one son, Harvey G. Woodward of Birming- ham.
 Mr. and Mrs. Woodward came to Bir- mingham in the early eighties and re- sided here until they both were called by death. MT. Woodward died several years ago at his summer home in Maine. He was one of the builders of Birming- ham, erecting the building that bears his name, which was the first skyscraper in Birmingham. He left a large estate, including the Brown-Marx building. He had other large holdings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
JOHNSTON'S WILL
 FILED FOR PROBATE

Columbus. Miss, May 2S-The will of the late Harrison Johnston, the oldest Elk in the United States, who died at his home in this city May F, was filed for probate in the office of Maj. B. A. Lin coin, chancery clerk of Lowndes county, Saturday, and in it the testator divides his estate. with the exception of the fam fly residence on South Third avenue, which is bequeathed to his son, s. B. Johnston, between his grandchildren and great grandchildren,
 At one time MT. Johnston was very wealthy, but gave much property to mem- bers of the family before his death, and his value of the property disposed of in the instrument filed for probate Satur- day will not exceed $50 900. About dozen grandchildren and great-grandchildren re- ceive bequests ranging from 5000 to $10,0O0 each.
 R. T. Williams president of the First State bank of this city, and Col. w. B. Leedy of Birmingham who for many years had been one of the testator's s closest personal friends. are made execu- tors of the will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
WARRIOR CONNECTS TUSCALOOSA WITH
 THE ENTIRE WORLD
 SAYS MIR. REDFIELD
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had been preparation to serve. Civil preparedness as well as military pre- paredness, stated the speaker. is nec- essary to nations safety and pros perity.
 "The increased cost of transporta- tion," declared General Black, lis one of the most important economic issues before the United States today. Through it's work on the Warrior river the United States government has aided you in solving this problem. It now rests with the people of Alabama to show their appreciation of the confi- dence thus placed in them by not al- lowing this great asset to lie idle be- fore them.''
 Poignant with humor, B. M. Allen,
 the next speaker on the programme, kept his audience in continual laugh
 ter. MT. Allen started his address by
 saying that Birmingham owed much
 of it's greatness to Tuscaloosa, and
 while he failed to explain the state
 ment, the remark solidified his audi
 ence and the judge proceeded to tell what he called few wholesome truths HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS He suggested as the reason that no prior speaker had referred to Tus- caloosa as the former capital of the state was that they were ashamed ot some of the state legislators and added that Montgomery maintained the cap ital by being smart enough to ex- change the constitution and to keep il away from Birmingham. He ended by expressing his appreciation of the centennial and inviting the crowd te attend his hundredth anniversary should he be able to stage such ar event.
 Mat Mahoney of Mobile followed MT Allen with an appropriate address outlining the mutual interests of that city and this section of the state re. sultant from the opening of the War. rior.
 J. Thomas Heflin then delivered one of the strongest addresses of the aft. ernoon. MT. Heflin dwelt upon tho
 history of the city, it's present indus. trial achievements and it's still more prosperous future. Throughout lone programme the big crowd waited pa 1 tiently to hear MT. Heflins address and when the congressman arose, h, was greeted with an ovation. Mr. lief | lin touched on the cotton situation ! urging better spirit of cooperation I between the banker and the farmer
 Judge w. W. Brandon also delivered
 few remarks welcoming the visitors
 All the speakers were introduced b,
 Frank S. Moody of Tuscaloosa. Fol
 lowing tho mass meeting Tuscaloosa
 distinguished guests attended the frs
 annual dance given by the Universit. 1 Pan-Hellenic council given at the uni
 versity gymnasium The dance was let
 by C. w. Joplin of Gurley with Mis-
 Daphne Cunningham of Tuscaloosa Virgil Bernard of Dothan and Mis- Beth Bradfield of Tuscaloosa assisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Special Term of Court

Clanton, May 29.-(Special )-Supernu- merary Judge A. H. Aston of Clayton arrived here yesterday afternoon to look into the necessity of a special term of the circuit court. There being a heavy docket, a special term was ordered for May F. The regular term of this court was not held on account of the sudden death of Judge w. w. Pearson just a day or so before he was scheduled to hold it. Judge Aston is no new Jucge here, he having been judge of this circuit before the system of circuits was rear ranged
 The docket is unusually heavy and three weeks of court will interfere very much with the farmers as they will then be busy with crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
tinuance of the offices of secretary

tinuance of the offices of secretary, federation secretary and foreign cor respondent were lost.
 pr. Sidney L. Gulick, authority on Asiatic questions spoke at the educa- tion conference presided over by Mrs. Helen Varick Boswell of this city.
 pr. Gulick, who was delegated by the Federal Council of Churches to study the anti-Japanese sentiment along the Pacific coast, severely criti- cized Americas oriental policy.
 Mrs. Emma Kipp Edwards, chairman of the supply committee, announced tonight that to date the delegates had requisitioned 100000 hairpins, 1000 drinking cups, 500 hatpins and 300 packages of face powder, all of which were especially provided for use of the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Dependency Over Wife's Death Cause
 of Rash Act

Fred McCord, age 25 years, of Pinson, attempted suicide Sunday morning at his residence by cutting his throat with a razor, following the funeral of his wife, who died Friday night at Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. McCord had just been married year. Dependency over his wifes death is said to be the cause of his act He was attended by pr. Branyan of Pinson. and was sent to the Hillman hos pital yesterday morning, where it was stated that he is resting well and will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Thorsby Commencement On

Thorsby. May 29.-(Special.) )-Exercises were commenced at the Thorsby institute on Saturday where, in the evening, music recital was given by the music de- pertinent.
 Rev. c. E. Norman of Marbury preached the commencement sermon on Sunday morning at o'clock.
 Dr. J. w. Shelburne of Howard college, Birmingham, is to deliver an address on Thursday, and essays will be read by Fendell Peterson and Miss Inga Erdahl, followed by a vocal solo by Miss Grace Nicholson, when the graduating exer- cises of the senior class will be given on Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb publishes a list of Birminghams foremost concerns who are using the Edison dictating ma chimes.
 M. Veil & Bro. have the better quality of Palm Beach suits tailored by Hart Schaffner & Marx, $10
 Reid Lawson features graduation gifts.
 Strickland-Green Furniture Co.-Special free demonstration of the new dances, S:30 to 9:30.
 American Laundry does your Palm Beach for 5Oc.
 Porter's-Plenty straw hats. g to s1o.
 Blachs-Bangkok, Leghorn and Pana- ma hats, s. Y4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
GADSDEN IS KICKING ON RAISES IN TAXES To Appear at Hearing on June 19-LOcal Market
 Closed

Gadsden, May 29.-(Special. )-Mpch com plaint is being made against the increased assessments made by the Etowah county board of equalization, and many property owners probably will register these com plaints formally at the hearing June 19. An interesting development is the dis covery that the law fails to provide for payment of aribtrators and for witnesses in county tax disputes.
 A petition will be presented to the Southern railway, signed by Gadsden and Rome citizens, asking for better passen- ger coach facilities.
 The annual chautauqua opens tomorrow, and the tent was placed in position at the foot of Broad street today.
 Emma Sansom camp, U. c. w., has named committee of five to confer with other organizations regarding the enter tainment of state reunion of Confederate veterans to be held here this summer.
 Farm work has been delayed from a week to 10 days by the heavy rains of and Sunday. No serious dam age was done by the storms.
 Cattle owners of this county are com blaming bitterly because the Birming- ham market has been closed to them as a result of the adoption there of the tick eradication law.
 Dug Hendley, an employe of the Adelaide cotton mills at Anniston, was found lying under the east end of the Louisville and Nashville bridge over the Coosa Sunday afternoon. His right ear was almost cut off, his right jaw crushed and the right side of his face badly bruised. The cause of the accident could not be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
MEETINGS
 HELD IN FAVOR OF
 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
Commissioner HOrnady and s. J. Bowie Make Appeals for Loyal Support of
 Bond Issue
SCHOOL BOND MEETINGS

This Afternoon-Matin March of Empire" Ensley opera house, Tonight-Mass meeting in library, West End.
 Tonight March of Empire" at Ensley opera house.
 Wednesday Night-Mass meeting at Ensley opera house.
 Wednesday Night-Mass meeting at Martin school. Thursday Night-Mass meeting in Avondale.
 Friday Night-Mass meeting at East Lake. Saturday Night-Mass meeting at Wylam.
 Sunday-Meeting at Bjou theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
ELECTION ABSORBS W0MENATTEND|NG MEETING 0F CLUBS Illinois Delegation Expected to Bolt and Offer Mrs. Bass as Candidate for
 President

New York, May 29.-The election or officers, although two days off, and the report tomorrow of the nominat- ing committee absorbed the attention tonight of the 10000 delegates, altern-
 ss and visitors attending the thlr- plnth biennial convention of the Gen -al Federation of Women's clubs. Al though it is unofficially reported that Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Cali fornia and Mrs. Samuel B. Sheath of Ohio will be reported as the only can didates for the presidency, 1t is eX- pected that a large number or the Illinois delegation, said to be pledged to Mrs. Cowles, will bolt and propose as the states candidate Mrs. George Bass of Chicago.
 Members of the board of directors, it was learned from a. reliable source, opposed the entrance of dark horses into the contest and for this reason tomorrow's session is looked forward to with more than ordinary interest.
 SHIFT TO MRS. COWLES
 Prominent officers of the Illinois delegation announced that their state would stand by Mrs. Cowles. Massa- chusetts, which next to Illinois has the largest number of delegates, also has declared for Mrs. Cowles. Delegates from most of the southern states here tofore claimed by Mrs. Sneath's sup porters insisted tonight that there had been a sudden shift to Mrs. Cowles because of rumors circulated regarding Mrs. Sneath's alleged intention of per hitting the Federated Women's clubs of the south to join the federation Both Mrs Sheath and Mrs. Cowles 1s- sued statements that the negro ques- tion plays no part in the campaign
 There will be no contests Tor the other offices. member of the boaro of directors said tonight, except fol that of auditor. to which Mrs. William P. Harper of Seattle and Mrs. Sarah Evans of Portland, Ore, aspire. Miss Georgia A. Bacon of Worcester is as yet unopposed for first vice president Second vice president will go to Mrs Eugene Reilly of Charlotte, N. C.. with out opposition. Mrs. Reilly is the pres ent recording secretary and it is eX- pected she will be succeeded by Mrs John D. Sherman of Chicago. Mrs William B. Williams of Lapeer, Mich is expected to succeed herself as treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Mrs. Minnie A. Roy

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Minnie A. Roy, who died Friday night at 11:25 o'clock at the family resi- dence 1908 South Nineteenth street, were held from St. Paul's Catholic church yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. Father James E. Coyle officiated. Mrs Roy is survived by three sisters, two sons and one daughter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Suits Filed

The following suits were among those filed in the circuit court yester- day:
 Rosy Tate, as administratrix for the estate of Willie Lee Tate, vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company ESQ., 900 claimed for the death of plain tiff's intestate. who was killed in the defendant company's mine while work ing as a convict.
 Oliver Williams, pro ami Nancy Jones, vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, 5000 claimed for alleged per- sonal injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
AUSTRIANS CHECKED

Rome, May 29.-The official statement issued by the war office tonight indi- cates that the desperate efforts of the Austrians to force an advance have been checked by the stubborn resistance of the Italian troops, who have repulsed the enemy forces at all points except one, the battle being still undecided only around the Asiago basin.
 The minister of war has made. de- tailed report on the military situation in the council of ministers, supporting the opinion of the high command that the present state of affairs need cause no anxiety.
 It is said that the socialist leader, Deputy Bissolati, who Is serving as a sergeant of the Alplnas and who recent ly came to Rome to confer at length with the members of the government. has left for Paris on a special mission the nature of which is not disclosed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Birmingham Ad Club

The Birmingham Ad club will hold it's weekly luncheon at the Birmingham Newspaper club at 1 o'clock today, and the feature will be the report of Chair man Painter of the convention committee on the progress being made on plans to send delegates to the national convention of Ad clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Deaths and Funerals
Abraham Wise

Funeral services over the remains of Abraham Wise, age 79, who died Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock at the family resi- dence, 2205 South Fourteenth avenue, were conducted from the residence at O. clock yesterday afternoon. Rabbi Morris New fieids officiating. Intefnient followed in sEnanu-El cemetery. Mr.. Wise is sur vived by five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Mrs. Sarah Emadie Martin

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Emadie Mar tin. aged 64. who died Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 30OS Avenue F, will be sent Murphreesboro, H., today at noon by the Johns Undertaking company for interment. Mrs. Martin Is survived by her husband, c. c. Martin, three daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
KITCHEN SPEAKS FOR
 NAVY INCREASE BILL
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(COntinued from Page One) galleries by declaring in favor of the bill providing 20 capital ships. 25O sub marines and many aircraft.
 Representative Britten denounced the bill as "unscientific, unbalanced and a patchwork of log rolling between pacifists and conservatives.''
 score of amendments offered at the close of general debate were promptly voted down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
James A. Jackson

The remains of James A. Jackson, aged 75 who died at local infirmary Sunday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock, will be sent to Sanie this morning at 6:S0 o'clock for in- torment by Iige Loy. MT. Jackson is survived by two sons and his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
LiuuOr Tax Void

By decision of supreme court. but the decision in favor of Liv-O-Lax will
 stand wherever once used. It gently but effectively works liver, bowels and kidneys. Makes you feel fine. Try free sample or a5c bottle. Adams Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
Increase in Operating Profit

Philadelphia, May 29.-The Philadel- phia and Reading Railway company's statement for the month of April, made public here today, shows the operating profit to have been $1.691,S4S, an i'm crease of $266,069, as compared with April, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
PERSONAL

Mrs. W. R. Henry was brought down from her home at Gadsden last night to
 the Birmingham infirmary, where she will undergo serious operation at 10 o'clock
 this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
ATHENS IS STIRRED BY BULGAR ACTION
 IN OCCUPYING FORTS.
 IN NORTH MACEDONIA
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events are expected because of the Bull garian advance into Greek territory
 Since the commencement of the war $50 persons have been killed and 1916 in jured in the British isles by German at tacks by sea and air. according to a statement made in Parliament by the British home secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
TO RETAIN "WOMEN"

At the business session today a mo- tion was defeated to eliminate the word "women's" from the corporate name of the federation in order to fla cilitate the entrance of mems clubs into the organization.
 Resolutions calling for the discon-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
CONFERs WITH LEADERS

Chicago, May 29.-Theo Roosevelt stopped in Chicago for four hours today on his way to Kansas City, where he is to deliver Memorial Day address. He was met at the La Sale station by a cheering throng.
 At the hotel, Colonel Roosevelt made an address reiteratng views he has previ- ously expressed on national preparedness.
 Colonel Roosevelt entered upon confer ences with progressive party leaders as soon IS he had reached his rooms. These were broken only by call from mem bers of the executive committee of the central department Military Training Camp associate This delegation told him Of the plans for the military training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison at Indian apolis.
 This is one of the finest signs of the times,' he said.
 Among those with whom Colonel Roose- welt conferred were Chief Justice Olson of the Chicago municipal court, recently a candidate for the republican nomtna- tion for mayor, and Raymond Robins, who will be temporary chairman of the pro- gressive national convention. Tho former President dined with O. K. Davis, secre- tary of the progressive national commit tee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
SEEK RIGHT TO VOTE

Chairman Hilles has been advised that
 the six delegates representing Hawaii,
 Porto Rico and the Philippines, who, un- der the reapportionment of delegates adopted by the republican national com
 mittee in 1913, are given seats in the con
 vention without votes, will make a 6e-
 termined fight before the credentials com
 mittee for the right to vote.
 They will argue that they are as much
 entitled to vote as the delegates from
 the district of Cuba and Alaska. James Reynolds, secretary of the re- publican national committee, received mo- tice of contest over the eight delegates at large from Texas. The contest was filed by c. J. Hostrusser of Houston, and will be heard by the committee when it meets to take up contests June 1. The total number of contests filed thus far is 40, which involve the right of 62 delegates to seats in the convention. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts will arrive tomorrow to remain until after the convention.
 Campaign headquarters for Senator Sherman of Illinois, Senator Cummins of | Iowa, Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin,
 Philander c. Knox of Pennsylvania and Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania, will be opened June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
OTHERS GET BUSY


 When friends of former Senator Root and MT. Roosevelt learned of this plan they declared they would attempt to get recognition from the chairman to present of Justice Hughes They said that the chairman of the convention would be obliged to settle the dispute at the time it arises.
 Alice Hill Chittenden of the New York State Anti-National Woman Suffrage as- sociation notified Charles D. Hilles, chair man of the republican national commit tee by telegraph that she would appear before the convention committee on reso- lutions to oppose insertion in the republi- can platform of national woman suf- frage plank. The National Anti Woman Suffrage association will send a delega- ton to Chicago to work against the plank, while members of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage will appear to plead for an ndorsement of nation wide suffrage for women
 A stir has been caused in local suf. frage circles by the fact that two separate meetings, one by the National Woman Suffrage association and the other by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage will be held during the republican conven- tion
 Members of the latter organization fear confusion will result and some expressed today the opinion that the calling of the meeting of the national association will result in adoption of resolutions express ing disapproval of the policies of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-30
FAILURE OF NOTE FROM CARRANZA TO
 ARRIVE MYSTIFYING

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