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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
CONFERENCE OF M METHODISTS AT
 AVONDALE CHURCH
Dr. Johnson Presides and Many Dele gates Are in Attendance-Dr.
 Duncan to Preach

Many delegates were in attendance at the conference of the Birmingham dis trict of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, which met yesterday at the Avon dale Methodist church. Dr. J. w. John son, presiding elder of the Birmingham district, presided and Miss E. G. Burch fiel of East Lake was appointed sec rotary.
 The opening sermon was preached by Dr. P. B. Wells, pastor of the High lands Methodist church, after which the organization of the conference was per- fected and committees appointed. A number of visitors were in attendance, including three presiding elders, Dr. G. w. Horan of Jasper, Dr. J. R. Turner of Talladega, and pr. J. A. Block of Haleyville.
 This morning at 9 o'clock the confer ence will reconvene and reports of the pastors as to the various institutions of the church will be made. At Il o'clock Dr. James A. Duncan will preach the sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
MESOPOTAMIA NEWS

London, April 17.--A continuation of the official communication of last Sat- urday, dealing with General Maude's operations against the Turks in Meso- potamia. was received here this even ing. The communication told of the fighting from April 10 to April 13 and reported progress for the British along the left bank of the Tigris toward the Diala and a withdrawal of the Turks from various points The delayed DOT ton of the communication received to- night says:
 General Maude's forces continued to drive back the Turkish troops during the 18th, taking 80 prisoners. The great heat rendered the task of keeping in touch with the retreating enemy diff ficuft. No respite was allowed the Turks, however, and on the 18th Gen eral Maude reported that they were back in their positions in the Jebel Hamrin hills, whence they started on the 9th.
 "The Thirteenth Turkish army corps, which was the force engaged in these operations. has suffered severe losses. Three hundred and five dead and not 200. as was previously stated, were found on the battlefield April II alone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

garding the European situation, talk ing at the same time a long needed rest.
 When Ambassador Penfield informed Count Czernn, the foreign minister; of his intention of leaving Vienna, ne was given for the first time, an int nation that the Austro- Hungarian government intended to break off dip lomatic relations with Washington in case the United States entered into state of war with Germany.
 MT Penfield at first planned to leave Vienna April 4 or 5, but was informed that he would be received by the Elm peror April 5. On the day appointed, the ambassador was received by the Emperor. but.the same evening the re- port was current that MT. Penfield would be given his passports. The news appeared authentic to the ambas- sador, who himself unwilling to inves- tigate, asked the correspondent of the Associated Press to ascertain if the re- port were true.
 The correspondent learned from the highest source that the Austro-Hun- garian government did not intend to hand the ambassador his passports, even though Congress declared a state of war and President Wilson signed the resolution. The Associated Press became virtually the Intermediary be- tween the American embassy and the Austro- Hungarian government.
 The government made all needed ar engagements for the ambassadors de- .parture and to the last moment treated him al diplomat going to leave on ab- sence. Two representatives of the for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
WOOD ID REPRESENT ARMY ON RECEPTION OF ALLIED COUNCIL

Washington, April 1e,-Maj. Gen. Leon- ard Wood, ranking officer on the active list of the army was designated today to represent the military branch of the gov .ernment on the committee which will well come to the United States the distin- guished British war commission headed by Foreign Minister Bafour
 The selection of General Wood is in line with the administrator plans for according every possible honor to the high rank and notable character of Great Britains commissioners. The state de- partment Is represented on the committee by Breckinridge Long, third assistant sec retary of the navy, by Rear Admiral Fletcher of the General board and Com mander E. F. Sellers and the army by General Wood and Col. R. E. L. Michie.
 It was stated at the White House dur ing the day that the President had ar ranged to receive the British visitors Wednesday and the French commission CTS at the same time if they had reached Washington. The state department, how ever, announced that it was not certain when MT. Balfour and his party would come, ana that nothing defnite was known concerning the arrival of the French commission.
 Emphasizing the governments desire to omit no precautions to insure the safe ty of the visitors the state department has asked that nothing be printed in re- gard to the movements of the parties un- til officials are ready to make them known. The British government itself has let it be known that it would appreciate such consideration, having in mind the fate which overlook Lord Kitchiner when the ship upon which he was trav- cling on d special mission to the Scandi- navian countries was destroyed off the Irish coast.
 Published reports that the British com- mission had landed at an American port or in Canada caused Secretary Lansing to issue this statement:
 Statements appearing in the press concerning the movements of MT. Bal four and his party are erroneous. It is not known precisely when MT. Balfonr will arrive. As soon as circumstances per- init an official announcement will be made. Nothing definite Is known concern ing the arrival of the French mission"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Veterans, Attention

The management of LOew's BijOu extends cordial invitation to ev- cry veteran of the civil war, Con- federate and Federal. to attend the performance this afternoon. The oc- casiOn is the presentation of the "OId Soldier FiddIers," a quartet of old heroes, two who wore blue and two who wore the gray; who vii.
 play old tunes and melodies that will take them back to the days of the sixties. The veterans are re- quested to attend in uniform or te wear some insignia of their cOnnec- tiOn with the camps. The per- fOrmance commences at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
ALABAMA POWER CO.
 SURGEONS ORGANIZE
Dr. Benedict of Birming. ham Heads Association.
 Visitors Entertained

The Association of Surgeons of the Ala bama Power company was formed here yesterday with pr. S. R. Benedict, chief surgeon of the company, as president. More than 25 were in attendance, includ- ing number of the leaders in the me0- ical profession throughout the state.
 Tn addition to the election of Dr. Bene- dict as president other officers chosen were Dr. B. B. Sims of Talladega, vice president; pr. J. P. Colvin of Lincoln, sec retary and treasurer.
 Interesting addresses were delivered by Thomas w. Martin, vice president and general manager of the Alabama Power company; Walter Newbold Walmsley, general manager, and w. E. Mitchell, operating manager.
 The surgeons were entertained at luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday and were taken for an automobile ride over the city late in the afternoon. They were entertained at dinner at the Coun- try club last night.
 Papers were read and addresses made on various subjects of interest to the physicians by Dr. T. F. Huey, Anniston; Dr. w. G. Harrison, Brningham; pr. F. B. Wilson Huntsville; Dr. J. P. Col win. Lincoln Dr. T. J. Brothers, Annis- ton; Dr. Giles w. Jones. America; Dr. B. B. Sims, Talladega; Dr. A. H. Owens, Ashland; Dr. H. L. Castleman. Sylacauga; Dr. H. T. Bracken, Austinville; Dr. c. L. Gulce, Gadsden; pr. s. D. Motley, Ca lera; Dr. Sydney Leach, Tuscaloosa, and Dr. w. o. Lawrence of Leeds.
 The organization was perfected for the creation of better cooperation among the various physicians and surgeons of the company, for the adoption of plans for the prevention of accidents, for better health and sanitary regulations and for the general advancement of the well fare of the health and lives of the en- ployes of the company and the public generally. The meeting adjourned last nj
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Archbishop Blenk Is III

New Orleans, April 16.-Most Rev. James H. Blenk Catholic archbishop of New Orleans, was reported critical ly i'll at his home here today. His con- dition was so critical that the last sacraments were administered to him early today and physicians feared his death was a question of hours. Arch bishop Blenk is 62 years old and he has been in failing health for two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Lieutenant Thach to Open
 Recruiting Station Here

In order to recruit the First Alabama cavalry regiment up to its war strength Lieut. R. G. Thach will open a recruiting office in Birmingham today. He will be assisted by Sergt. Mai. J. A. Yates, Jr, and Sergt J. V. Allen, Jr. The location of the office will be announced today. The cavalry regiment is now on duty at Anniston with headquarters In Montgom- arv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
President Says There Is No Reason to Put Off
 Confederate Reunion

Washington, April 16-President Will son, in answering a letter recently re- the Confederate Veterans reunion set for Washington during the week beginning June 4. should be postponed on account of the international situation. Some per- son whose name was not given out at the White House wrote the President asking if he thought the reunion should be can- celled or postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Monroe Meyer

Funeral services for Monroe Meyer. aged 33 years, who died in a local in firmary at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morn ing, following an illness of several months, will be conducted from the private chapel of the Shaw Undertak- ing company at 10 o'clock thls morn ing, with Dr.. Morris Newfield, pastor of Temple Emanu-El officiatine. ln- torment will be made in Temple Emanuel cemetery.
 MT. Meyer was well known here, nav ing been stage manager at the Jet- ferson theatre for the last IA years. He was considered one of the best stage employees in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
LABOR CALLED ON
 TO AID BUILDING
 OF WOODEN SHIPS

country. A report within four days is expected by the department of labor.
 Through the employment service of the department of labor the country has been divided into 20 zones each under the di- rection of central office. Inquiries have already been started in approximately 90 cities and towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

Washington, April 16-Labor and other organizations throughout the country have been called upon by the government to aid the shipping board in the prompt construction of it's fleet of wooden ships by furnishing the names of all ship car penters available for such work in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
BRITISH REPORT

London, April 16.-"Since the morn ing of April g." says the official re- port from British headquarters in France tonight. i've have taken over 14,000 prisoners. The captured mate rial includes 194 guns.
 There is nothing of special interest to report. A heavy rain has again fallen through the afternoon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Violet R. Robertson

Mrs. Violet R. Robertson, aged 67 years, died at an early hour yester- day morning at the family residence, 1927 Twelfth avenue. south. The re- mains were sent to Corinth. Miss at 11:50 o'clock yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by one son, H. k. Robertson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Whitlock in Paris

Paris, April 16.-Brand Whitlock, United States minister to Belgium, ac- companied by Mrs. Whitlock and his staff. arrived here today from Switzerland. Minister Whitlock will remain several days before establishing the legation at Havre, the present seat of the Belgian government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Volunteers to Meet

Julien Caheen, who, with William Wise and others, are behind the movement to form a volunteer company in Birmingham, has called meeting for o clock tonight at the armory in the city hall Mir Ca- heen states that it is planned to have drill and that all those who have already enrolled as well as others desiring to join in the movement will please be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
no Oppose Increased Rates

Philadelphia, April 16.-Opposition to horizontal increase in railroad rates was voiced by the utilities bureau, or ganized to represent the municipali~ ties of the country. at it's annual meet ing here today. A telegram sent to President Wilson said the bureau would appear before the interstate commerce commission and aid in reach Ing a solution of the rate problem fair to the railroads and to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
AUSTRIA WAS VERY CONSIDERATE OF U. s. AMBASSADOR
From Staff Correspondent Associated


 Berne, Switzerland, April 16(Via Paris )-The Austro Hungarian government up to the last minute regretted what it considered be the necessity of severng diplomatic rea tons with the United States Although the AusroHngaran embassy at Washington had been instructed to demand pass ports in Congress declared against Germany state of with Germany the Vienna foreign office hoped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Mrs. Mamie l.. Richards

The funeral of Mrs. Mamie L Rich- ards. aged 27 who died late Satuf- day night at the family residence, 1920 Eighth avenue north. was held from the private chapel of the Johns under- taking company at il o'clock yester- day morning. with interment in Elm wood cemetery. The Rev James A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyts- rian church, officiated. She Is sur- vived by her husband. c. F. Richards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
S20,O00 Horse Killed

Louisville, Ky, April l6.-Free Lance, by Imp Alvescot, out of Merry Heart, winner of the Latonia derby in 1912, was killed in battle with Ralph, another thoroughbred, at Bash ford Manor. the home of George J. Long, his owner near here yesterday. MT. Long, it is was said had refused $20,0OO for the animal, which, accord ing to horsemen. easily was the cham pion three-year- in his derby win ming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
STRIKES OF LABOR SAID ID BE UNDER
 WAY IN BERLIN

Amsterdam, April 16.-(via London) Advices received here from Berlin say that strikes were declared in Greater Berlin today among portion of the metal, wood and transport industries. Other industries, Including large muni- tions factories and the general business of the city, have not been affected by the isolated strikes. Tramway traffic in Berlin Is normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

that a Dreak could De aVerted.
 It is remarkable that the departure from Vienna of the American ambas- sador, Frederick c. Penfield, was not in any way directly connected with the steps the Austro- Hungarian govern ment had taken for breaking off rela- tions with the United States. In the last week in March Ambassador Pen field had received from the state de- partment cablegram to the effect that he should return to Washington to consult with President Wilson re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Curtis Ballard

Curtis Ballard, aged 16 years, of Hanceville. died in a local infirmary yesterday morning, following a short illness The body was sent to Hance- vile at o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Johns Undertaking company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Freipht Hearings Set

Washington, April 16-The interstate commerce commission set Friday, April 20. as the date of the hearing in the proposed investigation of the 5 per cent increaserin freight rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

A new pension system under which aged clergymen can receive pensions went into effect recently in the Prot estant Episcopal church. Another provision makes widows and orphans of the clergy also eligible for pensions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Frank K. Brown

Funeral services over the remains of Frank K. Brown. aged 33, who died at his late residence. 2330 Fourth ave- nue, north. were held from St. Paufs Catholic church W a.s0 o'clock yester- day morning. &nscf setn followed ia Elmwood cemetals f1e E lrvived oy his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Absolute Unity Being
 Observed in Campaign
 of the Angl0-French
lContinned from Page OneD

lery was particularly active on both sides on the Servian front and west of the Cerna. A surprise attack attempted ny the enemy on one of our posts at the Cerna bend was repulsed. Skirmishes con- tinued in the zone west of Kortza."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

American wall paper is gradually talk ing first place in the Dunferline markets over all competitors save British The American papers are regarded as dls- tinctive and out of the ordinary in de- sign, and are in demand for the finest residences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 16.-Alabama and Mississippi Fair Tuesday and wednes- day.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; mild temperature.
 Tennessee: Probably fair Tuesday and Wednesday, not much change in tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Rehearing on Shreveport
 Case Brings Many Together

Dallas, Tex, April 16.-The rehear- ing of the so-called Shreveport rate case here today brought several hun dred persons representing railroad traffic. shipping and other interests into the United States courtroom pre- sided over by Attorney Examiner Thur tell of the interstate commerce com mission.
 The case was ordered reopened after about a years effort on the part of the Texas shippers and others.
 If was claimed that the decision of the interstate commerce commission equaliZinG rates sn the territory touched both by Shreveport and Texas points was unjust in view of the low CT rates to Shreveport from the north and east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17

The new "Harahan" bridge, spanning the Mississippi river at Memphis. Tenn, said to be the largest structure on the river, is now open for traffic. Including the approaches it is three miles long, the bridge proper being 2600 feet. Its cost was approximately s5,0OO,00o Construc- tion was begun in 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-17
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m., April
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-28
AUTO KILLS Err

A report is received that Peter
%Sorenson. a farmer living on the +. A..
Olson farm, six and one-half miles
west of Bruce, was killed by his auto
overturning Tuesday evening on his
return from a trip to Nunda. 1t is
said that he and a party of neighbors
made the trip and had returned and
the neighbors had left the a to go
to their homes. Olson started alone
for his home and got off the road and
a stone upset the car, the back seat
striking him and breaking his neck.
He was dead when reached by the
friends who were not far off. He is
said to have left a wife and eight
children.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-28
TRACTOR FARMERS COURSE

A t~hree-day tractor course for farm
ers will be held at State college, july
8, 10 and IL. in charge of experts m
out by a prominent tractor company
and II. c. Solberg. professor of mech
anical engineering at State college.
The course will be stripped of all non
essentials and will be mostly actual
demonstrations using tractors of var
ious types. Farmers and their sons
who contemplate the use of tractors
for fall work are urged TO attend. and
be on hand for the first demonstration
Monday morning, July 9. Board and
room will not exceed $1.00 per day.
The course is free. If further infor-
nation is desired, address +. ID. Stiv-
ers, director of State college summer
session, Bookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-28
MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT

Yesterday, just after six o'clock in
the evening, Tom Christensen was rid
ing his motor cycle north on Main
street and in turning into Williams
street to go east. made too wide a
curve and ran into a Ford car owned
and driven by T. S. LeFevre. The
collision smashed the radiator of the
car and broke the cycle up some,
throwing Tom into the radiator and
handle bars and injuring him sever
ly. He was taken to the home of Mrs.
NJ. A. Hartman, on Medary avenue,
where he formerly roomed and a ply
stefan called. 1t was found hat he
was so badly bruised that an exam
nation could not be made to ascer-
tain the full extent of his possible
injuries. This morning he vas rest
ing some easier and the doctor hopes
today to be able to tell his exact con-
ditiOn. and chances for speedy recov-
cry.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-28
RED CROSS MEETING

4 meeting for the election of a
chairman. to take the place of Mrs.
Matson. was called for Tuesday even
ing and a small handful of faithful
friends met in the assembly room at
the City Hall. On account of this
sparse attendance the election of a
and the secretary instructed to notify
each member. The nominating com
mittee reported the name of Mrs. A.
S. Harding for chairman and Mrs.
Chas. Shea was also put in nomin-
alton. The election will be held Tues
day evening nex in the City Hall.
The report of the nominating com
mittee as to honorary vice-chairman
was adopted and Mrs. Lillian Smith,
Mrs. A. II. Stoll, Mrs. G.. F. Knappen,
Mrs. T.. c. Perisho and Mrs. Horace
Fishback were elected as such Off
GERS. An amendment to the bylaws
was adopted. A purchase of two
thousand buttons was ordered, the
same to be placed in the hands of
the chairman of the membership COM
mittee, Rev. Paul Roberts, for distri-
button to contributors to the Red
Cross fund. A report of the condition
of the chapter was presented which
will be published next week with the
final account of the late subscription
campaign.
Every Red Cross member is urged
to attend the meeting next Tuesday
evening, in the assembly room at the
City Hall.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-28
ARMS-lA MAY

At the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. La May, in Riverview
township, Moody county, on June Goth,
at noon, occurred the marriage of Yes
ia Lisle La May to the Rev. Clinton
A. Arms. of Agar. Sully county. The
bride was dressed in white crepe de
chine and carried a large bouquet of
white roses and carnations. and lean
ing on the grooms arm appeared be-
fore the minister, the Rev. Mrs. Com
fort. a sister of Mr.. Arms, who per.
formed the ceremony. Only the near
relatives Of the contracting parties