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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Wanted Man to Commit
Murder and Was Referred
to Detective in Disguise

Chicago, July 26.-Sidney H. Wal
ker, recently discharged dishonorably
from the navy at the age of 20 years,
tonight is in Jail on a charge of con-
spiracy to murder the husband of Lu-
ellie Ender. who was released to-
night on bonds after she had declared
that the plot, If it existed, was not
of her planning. Mrs Ender, who is
II years old, recently sued her hus-
band Adolph, SIS years old, a coal deal
er, for divorce, alleging cruelty.
Walker was arrested after he had
unsuspectingly hired" police de-
tective to kill Ender for SIS and a
promise of $500 more after the act
had been performed. When taken in
custody the burden of his story was
that "the woman did it, He said he
came to love Mrs. Ender through see
ing her husband beat her. The police
say, however, that they have no evii
dence that Ender mistreated his wife
except Mrs. Ender's suit for divorce.
According to Walkers story, he
asked a barkeeper where he could ge.
man to commit murder and city
detective wGs called in, disguised
Shortly afterward Walker was ar
rested.
Walker said he was born in Big
Springs, Tex
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Senator Borah Takes
Gloomy View of Russian
and U-BOat Situations

Washington, July 26-The war sit
uation, particularly with reference to
Developments on the Russian front,
was brought into the Senate debate
today by Senator Borah during dis
cussion of the river and harbor bill.
He spoke on the need of curtailing
expenditures because of the uncertain
ty of the immediate future.
Never at a time in this struggle
has the outlook been as serious as at
this time" Senator Borah declared.
Russia. to all appearances, is out of
the conflict because of internal con
people of the United States? Could a
more serious message come over our
wires and affect the lives of millions
of our boys than the fact that Rus
STA is breaking down? We should
pray for the success of Kerensky as
never before.
at means that millions of Ameri-
can boys will find graves on European.
battlefelds. No more serious condi-
ton could confront us than confrouts
the allies now The situation is here,
and the hour of sacrifice has arrived.
And will the Senate stop and parlcy
over money going into the improve
ment of creeks?"
In addition to the Russian situation
Senator Borah declared that the sub
marine question, which some week S
ago was believed to be favorable to
the allies, has now become distinct
ly favorab Bile to the Teutonic powers"
with reports showing the number of
sinkings increa sing"
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First Infantry Completes
Long Hike From Mobile
in Splendid Condition

Montgomery, July 26.-(SpeciaL)
Completing the longest hike ever at
tempted by any troops in the south
eastern section of the nation since the
war between the states. the First in
fantry regiment of the Alabama Ma
tional Guard marched into Montgom-
cry at els o'clock Thursday morning.
Just 81 days before it had left Mobile
and the interim represented foot work
which brought the troops 225 miles
with the loss of only 40 men from all
causes.
The regiment left Mobile July 5
with about 100 men and officers. 1t
came into the city with about 1860.
Forty men dropped out during the
20 days on the road. Several contract
ed measles, two or three received
slight wounds en- route. while Others
suffered from diseases contracted aft
err they left Mobile. The regiment con-
tanned more men when it arrived than
when it left Mobile. On the way many
recruits were picked up. Those who
had been trained were permitsed to
join the mixers. Those who preferred
were sent to the city on trains AS
a result the thousandodd men were
greeted by about 200 recruits and men
who had preceded them to prepare for
their coming.
AS result the regiment marched
into the mobilization camp shortly De-
fore IL o'clock to find everything III
readiness. All tents had been erected.
Officers quarters had been arranged.
Mess halls had been constructed Even
signs carrying the names of officers
had been placed in front of all tents.
The location which the First resi-
ment will use for the next 20 days is
ideal Three weeks ago it was a cot
ton field. Now it is model tented city.
Screened mess halls stand in rows.
Officers tents, screened and made
ideal. are at the head of all con-
pany streets. Drainage work has been
completed. The roadway has been
packed.
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MEETINGS

GULF STATES STEEL COMPANY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF HOLDER
OF STOCK TRUST CERTIFICATES
To the Holders of Stock Trust Certffi.
Gates representing
First Preferred stock,
Second Preferred Stock, and
Common Stock of
GULF STATES STEEL COMPANY
Notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the holders of Stock Trust CertiI
ficates issued and outstanding unde]
December l, 1918, between certai}
stockholders of Gulf States Steel Conf
pany, Alexander ]. Hemphill. Alfred A
Cook and Francis d. Pollak as Voting
Trustees, and said Gulf States Steel
Company, will be held in The BoaxI
Room at the office of Guaranty Trdsl
Company of New York, lao BroadwayI
New York City, on Friday, August ~
1917, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. fol
the purpose of considering and actlnij
upon the matter Of the redenlPt1on and
retirement of the First PreNfred Stocll
of said Gulf States Steel company al
10 per cent of the par vslue. thereof
and any dividends accrued and unpaid
thereon. and of authorizing the Voting
TRUSTEES to take such action as mai
Be necessary to effect such redemption
and retirement.
close of business on August 21. 1917
and will reopen at the opening of busil
ness on September l.. 1917.
Dated New York, June 2S, 1917
ALEXANDER j. HEMPHILL.
ALFRED A. COOK,
JOIN w. PLATTEN.
Voting Trustees
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Two Members of the City
Government of Memphis
Are Removed by Mayor

Memphis, July 26-W. T. McLain, city
commissioner of finances and revenues,
and Leon Goodman, commissioner OF
public utilities, were relieved of their Of
fetal positions here today on the charge
of improper conduct in office by T. c.
Ashcroft, mayor, and the remaining
members of the board of commissioners,
E. NJ. Douglass and George c. Love.
E. B. Lemaster was named by the COM
mission to succeed Mr.. McLain, and G. T,
Kelley succeeds Mr.. Goodman.
The action of the commission was taken
under provision of the old city charter,
which provides incumbents leaving the
city without notifying the mayor OF
commission, may be removed from office
McLain is said to be at Gloster, Miss,
and Goodman at Chicago kilograms re-
questing them to return to the city for
official business have been unanswered
it is said by the mayor, for sometime.
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GIDEONS' DINNER
AT THE HILLMAN
Officers of State Camp Will Make
Addresses at Banquet

A larghe number of acceptances
have been received by the committee
in charge of the Gideons "get-to-
gether" dinner to be given at the
Hotel Hillman on Saturday night. In
dications are that the entire local
membership of the Gideons will be in
attendance. There will be number of
the state officers present and Presi-
dent w. r. Jordan of the state camp
has called a meeting for o'clock
Saturday for a one-hour business ses-
sion, after which the banquet will De
held
Darby H. Brown will preside as
POSTMASTER and introduce the speak
ers and subjects as follows:
The Chattanooga Convention H
F. Latimer, state chaplain.
Our Birmingham Work" w. A.
Hammond. state treasurer
The State Talk" W r. Hilliard
national field secretary for Alabama
THE Ladies-God Bless Them" C.
p. Shook. state advisory board.
"The Ladies' Part in the Cause,
Mrs. H. F. Latimer.
Smelling PSI w. r. Jordan, presi :
dent state camp.
What 1t Means to Me to Be a
Gideon" every member present tire
minutes each.
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Positively the Last Horse
Drawn Car Disappears
From New York Streets

New York. July 26.-Positively the
last horse car has disappeared from
the streets of New York. Announce
ments to this effect have been made
before from time to time during the
last 10 years, but always it would be
discovered thereafter that one or more
of these ancient vehicles was still
jangling and humping it's way through
some crosstown thoroughfares to keep
a street railway franchise from be-
coming defunct. Today single horse
car operating on the Blocker stree;
line made it's last journey in pursuance
to a decision of the directors of the
New York Railways company to aban-
don the line, it was officially al
! nounced, with the statement that liz
other horse car in all the city now sur
vived.
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Western Association
May Shorten Season

Tulsa, Okla. July "a telegram
from President j. w. Bell of the
Western association was received by
j. P. Scott, owner of the Tulsa club,
! today saying five of the eight di-
rectors had expressed a desire to Cut
short the playing season, which is
scheduled to run until Labor Day, and
asking his opinion. Scott says he is
in favor of the move
Breaking up of the teams by the
draft is said to be the cause of tine
move. Muskogee. FIT Smith and Okla
homa City are the only clubs showing
profit on the season to date.
The league proposes to protect its
players and territory under the spe-
cial ruling of the national secretary,
who has said that leagues disbandins
because of the war can retain thei:
property rights.
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COMMISSION FROM
NORWAY ARRIVES I'd
ARRANGE IMPORTS
DR.. Nansen, Noted Arctid
Explorer, Who Is at
Head, Explains Pur-
pose of Visit

An Atlantic Port, July 26.-An oil
ficial food commission made up oH
seven prominent Norwegians and head
ed by DR.. Fridtjoff Nansen. the Arcti
explorer, recently named by their gov
eminent to arrange with the Unite
States a working agreement for thI
importation of needed foodstuffs, al
rived here today on Danish steaml
ship from Copenhagen.
The members of the commission ar|
men selected as authorities and ext
perts from various industries of NOR
way and have brought with them cal 81
fully prepared and officially approved
detailed statements to show the au
thorities at Washington just what Nor
way needs and in what quantities Il
provide for the food wants of thei
country. Their aim is, if possible, thej
said, to arrange an agreement witt
this country similar to the one in ell
feet between Norway and Great Brit
ain for the exchange of commoditieI
and the use of tonnage.
DR.. Nansen. in an interview on boar,
ton that Norway is not providing Ger
many or the central powers with grail
or fats. About the only commodity tina
is sold to Germany, he asserted, is tls
and that in quantity much less thai
what is sold to the entente powers.
THE situation in Norway with re
spent to grain and fats threatens t
become serious DR.. hansen said. wv
are required to import approximate
two thirds of our normal consumptio
OF grain and more than one-ha1f G
our fats. We have been depending 0
the United States to supply us wi:
the greater part of these commoditie
and If an embargo against us Shout
be put into effect it would be attend
ed by serious results.
Reports that Germany has receive
grain from Norway are exaggerated
as we use every precaution to proven
| it. We are prepared to assure you
country that there is no risk whateve
| in grain exported to us reaching tn
central powers
| DIR. hansen confirmed previous re
ports that Norway has lost through til
| submarine warfare approximately
| per cent of its merchant fleet, or abol
100000 tons. He added that all of MOI
| ways merchant vessels now were en-
| gagged in trading between the HON
| country and the United States or be
| tween the United States and countrie
| of the entente.
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ROOSEVELT DELIVERS
PATRIOTIC ADDRESS
TO MOOSE MEETING
Saws No Man Should Be AL
lowed to Grow War-Rich.
Fighting Only Real
Patriotism

Pittsbure. July 26.-Amid the cheers
of thousands Of visitors gathered here
for the international convention of the
Loyal Order of Moose, former Presl-
dent Theodore Roosevelt today dc
clared the continuation of universal
military training in the United States
after the war is the nations only Sc
curity against repetition of unpre-
paredness such as handicapped the
country in the present crisis and
which, he said, amounts to miracle
of national inefficiency."
The former executive assailed the
by a tremendous tax on incomes and
declared for heavy and progressive
taxes on excess profits. While a rea-
sonable profit should be given on gov
eminent war contracts, he said, no
man in America has a right to become
tremendously wealthy as a result of
this war.
1--WE are in a war and our first
business is to fight" said Mr.. Roose-
welt "Only few months ago 1 heard
people say they would give money,
potatoes and other things, but would
let someone else fight for them. This
is pawnbroker patriotism. The fore
most place in patriotism is that of
the American who actually goes TO
face the shells and cannons."
In another brief address earlier in
the day Mr.. Roosevelt said all mis-
kin who were eligible had lined up
for military service and that sit isn't
my fault that I'm not over there
now"
A war relief fund of s55o,o0O was
voted today by the convention. 1t will
be raised through a membership as
sessment of 81 per capita.
A monster parade tonight in which
Mr. Roosevelt appeared was the clos
ing feature of the days programme.
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PROCLAMATION ISSUED

Petrograd July 26.-(via London. Brit
ish Admiralty Per Wireless Press).--An-
other proclamation has been issued on
behalf of the executives of the workmen's
and soldiers delegates and the peasants
congress. 1t is signed by N. G. Tcheidse
president of the council of workmens
and soldiers delegates and socialist mem
Der of the Duma, and is addressed to all
committees of the army and the fleet
and declares that the revolution is being
endangered
Lack of discipline and open treachery
at the 'front.', says the proclama ton,
ARE facilitating Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg's new offensive. The serious de-
feats inflicted on our army are opening
the way to the enemy for Increasing the
general panic and preparing the soil in
which the poisonous seeds of counter
revolution may come into full bloom,
Already an attack is being organized
by the strong bourgeoise' already ,hn
jackals and hyenias of the old regime
are bowling
Then outlining the mea sures ndonSal
and the powers conferred on the gov
eminent to deal with the situation, the
proclamation continues:
I'VE turn to you, our representatives,
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HOIfOR GLACIER NATIONAL PARI
AMERICAS VACATION PARADISE

4 Enjoy the vacation Of your dreams, a
The price you feel like paying, in Glacie
National Park. Here, amid towerin
peaks, are go living glaciers feeding lakeI
of azure beauty. Fish abound Come! Sci
Americas Vacation Paradise.
Vari-hued flowers are yours for the gath
ering. Wild trails for those who rid
horseback. Perfect roads for the motoI|
lists.
Live as you want to live in Mammoth
Mountain Inns-Alpine Chalets or I'd
mantle Indian Tepees. Vacations 81 to 81
per day.
Glacier National Park is one feature d
the Burlington's generous 3-in-l Nationa|
Park Tour. Yellowstone (via motor oveI
the famous Cody Road and Rock]
Mountain National Estes Parks are als}
included. Three National Parks on
single ticket. Burlington route trains d
Parks.
Write today. Say when you plan Il
go and the number in your party. Let md
give you full particulars about this greal
See America trip. Burlington vacation
tickets provide for diverse routes. long
limits and liberal stop-overs-
n. r. Todd, General southern Agep0
il22-2S Brown Marx Bldg. Birmingham
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Accidental Death

Coroner John r. T. Rives returned ii
verdict of accidental death yesterday
in the case of T. L. Hanolin, a white
man, who was electrocuted at the Reed
Marble works. The deceased was oper-
ating an electrical machine when, i'll
an accidental way, he came into con-
tact with,a live wire and was instantly
killed. The deceased was SO years old
and is survived by his widow.
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New System of Making
Government Purchases
to Be Put in Operation

Washington, July ga new govern
ment purchasing system will be an
nounced tomorrow, after it is finally
adopted by the council of national de-
Tense. President Wilson has approved
the plan and it will be given the ap-
prevail of the council at special meet
ing.
Frank Scott of Cleveland, O., has been
agreed on to head war industries board
which will be created to superintend war
purchases. Mr.. Scott is chairman of the
general munitions board. which will be
merged with the new body
The reorganization plan provides also
for a priority board, which will decide
questions of preference in purchases by
the government departments.
The number of committees connected
with the council will be reduced consid-
erably and will answer directly to the
war industries board and through it to
the council.
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KERENsKY,s STATEMENT

Petrograd. July 26.-In an interview to-
day Premier kerensky said the funda-
mental problem of the provisional gov
eminent lay in providing for the imme-
date safety of the country, and the revo-
luton, whatever the cost. The govern
ment he said, was determined to make a
resolute stand against anything which
threatened the ruin of rne state.
The premier stated that re-establish-
ment of the death penalty at the front
was necessary because the government
was faced with the alternative of sac
rifcing the army to a body of traitors
and towards, or having recourse to the
only possible means Of inspiring terror.
The provisional government. in COM
plete agreement with the entire army,
took the burden of heavy responsibility
the premier explained, solely in order to
save the lives of heroes who were per-
ishng in the execution of their duty for
the sake of their country, and to remove
the reproach threatening the good name
of Russia
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Governor Says He's Ready

Montgomery, July 26.-(Special. )--Gover-
nor Henderson THURSDAY reiterated his
previous written declaration that he is
ready to put the states forces back of
any movement to clean up Montgomery
in any way suggested by the war de-
partment. He made the statement after
it became known that Governor Cats had
sacola and Columbia, S. c., had begun
an heroic effort to make the town ac-
ceptable as a site for a concentration
camp. Governor Henderson said he had
received absolutely no suggestion from
any military authorities about conditions
in Montgomery.
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GREEK PARLIAMENT
IS OPENED WITHOUT
SPEECH OF THE KING
Premier Venizelos Is Ac-
claimed by a Large Ma
jority of the Deputies
Assembled

Athens. July 25.-(Delayed.)-Th meet
ing of Parliament today was signallzed
by complete resumption of popular rule
and the end of autocracy in Greece. King
Alexander did not take part in the func-
ton, the speech from the throne having
been abandoned on the ground that It
would involve criticism of a father by
his son.
The chamber presented a picturesque
scene with Greeks, Mussulmans and Is
landers, dressed in their quaint native
costumes. Premier Venizelos was &C.
claimed by large majority of the depu-
ties. The new regime completely controls
the situation and is in full accord and
cooperating with the entente.
Garrett Droppers. the American minis
ter, sat in the diplomatic gallery during
the session.
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STABBED TO DEATH

Mckinney was stabbed to death al
the doorstep of his home after an
alteration with four negroes, two men
and two women According to the po-
lice, Mckinney accidentally brushed
against one of the negro women as
he was walking home and she is said
to have made several insulting re-
marks, to which Mckinney replied
The four negroes are then alleged To
have set upon the young man and
tabled him to death
Several suspects were arrested in
connection with the case yesterday
and held without bail
Another squad of state police was
sent here tonight at the request Vi
Mayor Mcdowell.
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Merchants Association

The luncheon to be given at the Hill
man hotel today at noon to those COM
mitteemen who are to participate in the
entertaining of the Alabama Merchants
association, which meets In Birmingham
this year promises to be a most interest
ing and lively affair.
General Manager Blanks Everett of the
Chamber of Commerce announced last
night that there would be full attend :
ance of all committees and that the plans
for the entertainment of the $500 to 1900
visitors would be completed at the
luncheon.
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Pensacola Pastors Are
Aiding Destitute Women

Pensacola, Fla. July Pa commit
tee consisting of several Pensacola
clergymen who are being assisted by
representatives of their respective
churches has taken up the cases Of
the 200 women residents of the closed
district here. The committee will Of
fer such assistance as is needed TO
those women desirious of changing
their mode of life. A place has been
provided where they can find tenn
porary home until permanent arrange
ments can be made.
Mobile, July pa number of wom
en- who were forced to leave Pensa-
cola have come to Mobile. Others are
expected to arrive here later today ant,
tonight.
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DEATHS

stevens. William Hardy-Died in
Asheville. N. c., last Wednesday,
The body will arrive here at 1920
o'clock this morning and will be
carried to East Lake cemetery,
where at II o'clock the funeral serv-
ices will be held Interment will
follow with S. W. Woodin Undertake
ing company in charge. The de-
ceased is grandson of the late
Capt. J. M. Huey.
Scalco, J.-Age 81; died last night at
the family residence, HOO Eighth
avenue The deceased was one of
the best known Italian Americans OF
this city and is survived by his
widow and 10 children, as follows
Santo Scalco of Mexico. Joe, Sam,
Vincent. Charles. r. Scalco. Jr. An
tonette. Theresa, Concelta and Rosa.
Funeral arrangements will be am
nounced. later by Lige 10y. The
Principe Endicto Di Savoy italian
society will attend
WHARF. J.-Age 10: died last night vt
the family residence, 230 Huntsville
avenue. Briehton. He is survived ny
his widow and two sons William and
Walter WHARF. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later "A
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Regular Army Is Now
Only $4,000 Men Short

Washington, July 2e.-Regular army re-
cruiting brought In 2s70 men yesterday.
New York, with 2s7 men obtained during
the day, needs only 81 to fill its quota Of
1925 and several other states are nearing
completion of their appointments. A
total OF 1887 have been enrolled since
April 1, leaving the army only about D.
900 short of it's full war strength
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Hattiesburg Is Preparing
Town in Moral Way for
the Coming of Soldiers

Hattiesburg. Miss. July 26.-Mcm-
bers of the city commission late to-
day issued an order abolishing the To-
cal restricted district. 1t was an
nounced the order was issued to pro-
tect guardsmen from Indiana and Ken
lucky, who will train at Camp Shelby
near here. All inmates of the district
were ordered to leave town by Au-
gust Is.