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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
NEGRO ATTEMPTED
 TO WRECK TRAINS

Collum Burllins. negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon by City Detectives Moser and Garner and lodged in the city jail on charge of attempting to wreck a train. Burkins. it is alleged, attAmnf<d to wreck train on the Woodstock and Blocton line yesterday morning. He is said to have left the switch open after prying the lock off.
 It was discovered, however, in time to prevent wreck. 'sBurkins confessed that he had attempted to wreck the train, but would not state his reason" said De- tective Garner "He also told us that he intended to wreck passenger train on the main line of the Alabama Great Southern in the afternoon. We cannot imagine the negro's reason other than a grudge against the railroad company" -Burkins will be turned over to tie gov ernment authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS
"Fair and Warmer" Returns

selwyn & Co., will send their great est farce success, Fair and Warmer for return engagement to the Jeffer- son Friday and Saturday. matinee Sat urday, In answer to tremendous de- mand by local theatregoers.
 Fair and Warmer is the merriest of tales, divulged in three acts of mount ing drama and high pitched comedy. It begins with a revelation to two highly respectable and domestic persons-a hus- band above reproach and below interest and wife, perfect paragon of inno- cent domesticity, that their respective spouses have been having a time more gay than credtable. The very good pair VOW revenge and having no experience to guide or warn them, decide on coun- ter naughtiness as a suitable course
 They discover that getting into trou- ble is far easier than getting out of it and that, lacking practiced hand, the consequences of trouble are more apt to behave like boomerang than pro- jectile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
TUSCALOOSA STANDS BY BLACK WARRIOR
 FOR NITRATE PLANT
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the University of Alabama, Messrs w l.. Kluttz and F. w. Miller of local iron and coal product plants; H. NJ. Gassman expert on. steam making from coal. and Dr. George Little, for merly state geoogist of Georgia and Mis- sissippi.
 Judge Vandegraaff summed up the case in a talk of less than 10 minutes. All during the examination Secretary Baker asked questions and assisted in bringing out many strong points for the Warrior river.
 This afternoon the party was taken for boat trip on the Warrior and to the various industrial plants of the district and left on a special train for Decatur.
 The hearing made fine impression and since it was inaugurated by the war department it is believed that ni- trate plant will be built on the Wcr- rior and that in few months the fin ished product will be turned out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
Veterans to Be Guests
 At TrianOn Today

Attention veterans: Turn your weary
 feet toward the Trianon theatre this aft
 ernoon and be entertained with picture of the reconstruction days and the days Of the old south; the days with which
 all veterans are fapiliar the days of
 hardships and the days of war. The Mudd-Colley Amusement company announces that every veteran in Birming- ham and their wives will be welcome guests and will be admitted free of charge at the Trianon theatre' this afternoon be- tween the hours of and o'clock to see that wonderful picture, My Fighting Gentleman" This production is said to be one of the best pictures ever released, depicting in minute detail the days of reconstruction.
 This picture Is one that every north , ern and southern person should see. With: accurate detail 1t makes the old south live again and the hoop skirts and the gallant knights and the pretty, old time southern girl are all there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
NEGRO KILLED WHEN
 ATTACKING OFFICER

Will Page, a negro, was shot and aI- most instantly killed last night about 7:30 o'clock by Officer J.. c. Holman, and D. Lyster. white mans was se- verely wounded by a stray bullet in a fight at Avenue B and Twenty-second street following the refusal of the ne- gro the submit to arrest Officer Holmes was slightly injured from blows inflict- ed by the negro, but remained on duty.
 Page was shot four times and died en route to the Hillnan hospital in the po- lice emergency car
 Charges of "disorderly conduct" had been preferred against Page by Henry Turner, negro residing at 2509 Alley B. Officer Holman arrested the negro and was waiting for the patrol wagon to arrive to send him to the city jail.
 T had Page under arrest and was standing at Avenue B and Twenty-sec- ond street waiting for the patrol wagon to arrive" said Officer Holman With out warning Page. hit me in the left eye and immediately followed with a terrific blow to my right jaw I drew my pistol and he pulled out a razor and started at me. fired and he dropped the razor
 He hit me again, however, and made another pass at me. I fired, but he con 'iiioSN eO liSHt l llIeu lHIe6 tlIneS m succession and he fell He had the razor open in his hand when shot him the last time. am exceedingly sorry the stray bullet hit MT. Lyster. as I un- derstand he was coming to my aid'' Lyster was hit in the right arm and the bone was broken. He was carried to the Hllman hospital in Lige Loys ambulance and later removed to the South Highland infirmary. Lyster was the only eyewitness to the shooting Ac- cording to the report at the police head quarters the statement of Lyster sub- stantiates that of Officer Holman.
 Coroner Rives will hold an investiga- ton today. He stated last night that fro mthe evidence he had the homicide appeared to be justifiabe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
SERVICE TOOTHERS
 BASIS 0F RELIGION
''To Do Justice and Love Mercy" Foundation of
 All Social Service

True religion finds expression in service for others" declared pr. Fl M Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church in the course of his sermon at Temple Emanu-El yes terday morning.
 He took for his text the Eighth verse of the Sixth chapter of Micah in which the prophet speaks of the re- quirements the prophet makes of man to do justice and love mercy
 The only real, true foundation for social service is the religion of Jesus Christ" said pr. Edmonds. "Philosophy and poetry and self cultureship help to boost the individual to higher living and loftier ideals, perhaps, but only Christianity can give to others the power and perspective and expression to self-less love and science
 The church. if it be church, must stand as the mount of transfigura- tlon, where power Is gained and stored for the exercise of mercy and Justice and love among one's fellows in the various forms of science. After the mount of transfiguration' comes spirits; so 1t must be the gaining of power in the mount to be given in science in the valley.
 Self interest frequently holds men pack rom going out and setting right the various wrongs; their coffers are being filled and it would be poor bus mess for them to interfere Some men think things can be changed be- cause they have always existed, but they can't be- Life is not fixed and settled. It Is plastic and chang ca ble and he who desires to stand up for his convictions forgets self in the spirit tual evolution of individual sacrifice in all lines of uplift and betterment Things move because men die, if need be. for a cause.
 Evoiutfon is method, not means" said Dr. Edmonds 'We are improving vastly and the cause of jus 's-e has been advanced mightily m recent years. Russia, for instance, With her individualism. Is learning the lesson now of the grinding of the mills of God and is awakening to be born again.
 He maketh the mantle of man to praise Him. In the wonderfully vivid word picture, Jesus drew of the last day and its inevitable separation of souls he spoke of those who visited the sick in prison as having done It unto Him and when our last moment comes we will perceive a presence and hear voice saying, 'Ye did it. or 'Ye did 1t not as we have done here in the great world of opportunity"
 A unique feature of the service was the taking up of a collection by four httle boys for the support of French baby, the object being to keep chill dren with their mothers who had been bereft by the war and were unable to care for their children. It is said that S7l will keep baby in France for two years and the children of the church are going to adopt French baby and place it's name upon the cradle roll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
PEACE OVERTURE
 IS NOW THOUGHT
 NEAR POSSIBILITY

Washington, March 1.-The Ameri- can government having announced its intention to proceed with the arming of merchantmen intending to go to less submarine campaign no further details are given out today.
 Many interesting questions relating to the new policy remained unan- swered. The only statement authorized was that nothing will be done by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
GERMANY CLAIMS { OSS OF MEN IS
 LESS THAN ENEMY

Berlin March 11(Via Sayvlle )Discussing the subma- question: the Overseas News agency he German official bureau quotes the German press with reference to the spread by about the heavy losses of subma rines,'' saying:
 Even if the losses of German submarines become greater than they really are then the the number of submarines which continuous and uninterrupted would still be several times greater than such losses.''
 The German newspapers point out that losses unavold able of the particularly delicate character of sub marines the undauned bravery of the and the vast de- fensve system in motion by the entente but that theess German losses have been held within moderate limits infinitely smaller than the figures reported hinted at in hostile and neutral reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
GERARD ARRIVES SAFELY IN CUBAN
 REPUBLIC PORT
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embarked at the Esplanada De Caballeria in government launch and went to the American legation. This afternoon pr. r. Deverne, secretary of state, paid his re- spects to MT Gerard.
 The following American physicians at tached to the embassy for the inspection of prison camps also were on board: Lincoln c. Furbush, B. c. Luginbuehl, F, H. Harmes, A. H. Potter and J. G. Wester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
Otis Skinner at the Jefferson

It is always a pleasure to welcome that distinguished American actor, Otis Skin ner, to the local stage. MT. Skinner stands for what is best in the Amer ican theatre; his great and manifold talents have never been unworthily ex- plotted, and his career covers many worthy and artistic achievements. There fore, the announcement of Otis Skinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

government not in strict accord with international law.
 Because of reports of bad food con ditions in Germany, the fall of Bagdad to the entente allies. and other news looked upon as unfavorable to the neutral powers. some officials consid- cred further peace suggestions from Germany as among the possibilities.
 President Wilson, although practi- cally recovered from the cold which kept him in bed most of last week, remained indoors all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
GAN OF "CHOICE TOMATOES'
 WAS REALLY CORN WHISKY

Arrests for violation of the prohi- bition law are numerous and methods of operation of all descriptions have been uncovered by the arrests, but the discovery of Officers McGill and Pat ton of the purity squad last night sur passes anything in this respect. Roxie Edwards, a white woman, was arrested because she had two tomato cans filled with pure corn whisky in her posses sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

These figures are admittedly only approximate, and in some instances necessarily several weeks old. They are not called exact in any sense, but are known to be so nearly so as to give fairly desirable picture of the wars results. The figures are certain ly minimum figures, and then on a careful recheczing with all available authentic information.
 LOSSES ESTIMATED
 The entente losses are given as 6,31S,400 as against 3,384.S00 for the central powers. One reason for the great discrepancy between the two is believed to be the relatively unpre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

The cans were sealed and had the label of choice tomatoes" on a paper wrapper. Each can held a quart of whisky.
 The arrest was one of the most unique in recent months and members of the purity squad are wondering now what means the prohibition law violators will take next to evade the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
Deaths and Funerals
Edmund D. McCrary

Funeral services over the remains of Edmund D. McCrary, aged 42. who died late Saturday night at a local infirmary, were hald yesterday afternoon from the residence of his sister, Mrs. E. l.. Martin, 2114 Tenth avenue, south. He is survived by his mother and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
BESSEMER CHURCH RA|SESS3O,OOODEBT First Methodist Congrega- tion Secures Balance Due on Their Church Edifice CITY TO GET MORE
 MONEY FOR SCHOOLS Reapportionment of School Funds on Q Per Capita Basis Is Agreed to
 by the County Board of
 Education

Bessemer, March n.-(Special) The First Methodist church raised S9o,OoO here today and as soon as the pledges art collected the entire indebtedness of tho church, which is due largely on the new house of worship, will be paid off.
 pr. W. F. McMurray, correspondins secretary of the executive board of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, con ducted the services both morning anc evening, assisting the pastor, Dr. Ira K. Hawkins. At the service this morn ing $26,500 was raised and during the afternoon three committees secured S122S more. At the service tonight the balance of the $30,0O0 needed to wipe out the church debt was subscribed.
 As result of the reapportionment of the state and county funds for educa- tional purposes, Bessemer's share will be doubled The county board of education agreed upon the reapportionment at a meeting held yesterday. The members of the Bessemer board of education, John w. Brooks, Dr. R. P. McTyiere. Andrew C. Mitchell and Mayor B. c. Jones, ap- peared before the county board. Under the old method which was based on the number of teachers employed, Bessemer received S25, 5,0O0. The new system is based
 
 school children, and Bessemer's share is 7.6 per cent, or $70G00. It was pointed out that the old system had worked to the detriment of the city a good num- Der of years and the new system was unanimously adopted by the board.
 Plans are being made by the local board of education for the improvement of the school system, including great ly enlarged faculty as well as enlarg- ing the grammar schools. Negro schools are to be added to and improved
 Circle No. 3 of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will meet at o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louis Hoster, Jr., on Sixth avenue.
 J. M. Clements, who died Friday morn ing at 10 o'clock at his late residence, 2513 Fifth avenue, were held this morn- ing from the residence, interment being made at the Adger cemetery with Ja- cobs in charge. The Masonic lodge of Adger had charge of the services at the grave. The deceased was 62 years of age and was well known in BesSe- n1er. where he has lived for many years. He was employed at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at the furnaces. He is survived by his widow, one son, w. L. Clements; and four daughters, Mrs. Minta May Maxwell, Mrs. Hattie Parks, Miss Gilley Dowens an6 Mrs. Mary Warner.
 A large crowd gathered at the First Baptist church tonight to attend the song service.
 A number of girls will meet at the pub lie library Monday afternoon at o'clock to complete plans for the organization of a bridge club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
Negro Is Shot

Jim Williams, negro, was shot and seriously injured yesterday afternoon about 2:50 o'clock by Jake Long, another negro, at Third avenue and Thirteenth street, north. Long was arrested by Off, cer B. D. Kicks, who was coming into Birmingham on street car and wit messed the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

paredness of the entente, the disas- trous retreats in France at the begin ming of the war. in Russia from the Maseurian lakes and Carpathians and in Rumania.
 The entente's dead total 2.S9o, 400 against 1,550,8 800 for the central pow CTS; the entente's wounded total H. GIG, 500 against 922,ooO for their enc mics; and their captured and missing 1,652522 against 912,00o for the cen tral powers. These losses are based on the assumption that in Germany 90 per cent of the total wounded re- turn to the front and 80 per cent in all the other countries.
 Russia is infinitely the heaviest loser so far, totalling S,s04,2oo men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

in a new play by Booth Tarkington called Mister Antonio" for one perform anee only at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday evening, March A. arouses pleasureable anticipation. MT Parking ton has written cheerful and amusing drama of American life and has pro- vided MT. Skinner with one of those viz orous, colorful and picturesque roles in which this actor Is seen at his best. There are no problems in Mister An tonio." Its mission is to entertain and 1t admirably fulfills that mission. It tells the story of a good Samaritan and a man who fell from grace, with humor and cheerful optimism. Otis Skinner is an Italian organ grinder, redolent of gar lie but with the soul of a knight err rant. A splendid supporting company is provided by Charles Frohman with Flea nor Woodruff, Joseph Brennan, Frances Landy and Robert Harrison among the prominent members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

guest of Mrs. W. T. Williams at Sloss Mrs E. A. Little has returned from Hot Springs, Ark where she has been for several weeks for the benefit of her health.
 Mrs George E. Mohns of Louisville, Ky, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sarah H Price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
At The Lyric

"The Forest Fire the scenic sensa- ton of vaudeville and regarded as one .of the most wonderful acts now being presented on the stage is the superfea- ture attraction on the bill of vaudeville to be presented at todays matinee.
 The Forest Fire" has to do with a wild ride on an engine through a terrible forest conflagration. A life sized engine IS used and the fire effects are made entirely by electricity. So real is the effect that many people have actually complained of the heat and smoke, and oe course there is no heat or smoke.
 In addition to this big feature there will be four other high-class acts. Al and Fannie Stedman in "Pianocapers'' are good entertainers and Birmingham favorites. Dugan and Raymond will pre- sent They Auto Know" while Duffy and Daisy will entertain in "Frolics and Sensations" Harry Jolson will entertain in songs and ,monologue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

The first fireworks are said to have appeared at Florence In 1860
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
pERSONAIS

Mrs. E. P, Lacey is doing nicely fol- lowing an operation at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 Miss Myrtle Campbell of Pyriton is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 11.-Alabama: Cloudy Monday; Tuesday probably rain. Georgia: Fair Monday; Tuesday cloudy, somewhat cooler north portion. Mssissippi: Fair Monday somewhat cooler north portion; rain at night or Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Cloudy and somewhat colder Monday; Tuesday rain.
 Local Data
 For the 24 hours ending at D. m. March II, 1917;
 Highest temperature ................ 76 Lowest temperature .......,............ ST Mean temperature ..................... 65 Normal temperature ............,..... 55 Excess in temperature since Jan. 1 90 Rainfall ..s..................... Total rainfall since Jan. 1............17.51 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1 ...... 5.70 Relative humidity z a. m. ........... SS D. m .........................., GA ( p. m. ........................ 66
 
 Scientists have discovered that a valu- able dye of khaki color can be obtained from the wood of the Argentine carob tree.
 Printing was practiced generally in China about the sixth century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12
SIX MEMBERS OF
 DANISH STEAMER
 CREW ARE KILLED

London March 11-A Central News dispatch from Copen hagen the captain of the Danish steamer Roseborg eegaphed the of the vessel that it has been sunk Six of the of the killed The remainder were rescued and landed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

The Rosborg vessel of 1874 tons She sailed from Bal more January IS for Esberg Denmark She last reported at Kirkwall February 7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

Printing was practiced generally ir China about the sixth century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

number of girls will meet at the pub lie library Monday afternoon at o'clock to complete plans for the organization of bridge club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-12

A large crowd gathered at the First Baptist church tonight to attend the song service
Macon beacon., 1917-03-16
NJ 1t ~
a Nuu0ndI LIS grace

The action Of the thirteen sen
ators who prevented an express
sion Of the country Of confidence
in the presidents ability to cor
duct armed neutrality, has dis
graced this country. says an eX-
change. The fact that they
were for the most part from
States wherein is large Ger,
man population is significant, 1t
was the voice of a possible enc
my, speaking in our national
Senate.
These men are introducing
politics into the most sacred re-
lations of our national life. They
have done a dreadful and per
haps a tragic thing Only the
good sense Of the nation will
keep us out Of war, when our
enemy has reason to read IN
that Senate vote a belief that
we are a divided house.
Macon beacon., 1917-03-16
IN MEMORIAM

The entire school was shrouded in
gloom and the heart of every citizen
OF this community felt pang of sor-
row ard regret last Monday morning
when the news came that Roy Grove
was dead.
He was carried to Tuscaloosa, Ala,
Sunday. where he underwent surgi-
cal operation from which he never re-
gained consciousness. Prior to that
time he had been with his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Griffin,
where he had been quite i'll for week.
His home was at Pamela, Ala, where
his parents reside, but about eighteen
months ago his health so nearly gave
way that he came here for a time.
h, Ping to be benefited by the change
and those hopes were apparently so
fulfilled that last September he came
back and entered school for the term.
But notwithstanding his appearance of
health, the disease which finally con-
quered was doubtless preyng upon
him all the while and just week be-
fore his death he became i'll but no
thought was entertained by his friends
as to the seriousness of his illness.
His father came to visit him last week
and Saturday his uncle, DR.. Grove,
who is conn, cted with the hospital
at Tuscaloosa, was called in consulta-
ton with the local physician, when it
was decided that an operation was
necessary. with the result stated
above.
1t is customary and right to say good
things about the dead but the News
was never more sincere than when
saying that Roy was one of the finest
boys we have ever known. In his sew
enteenth year, just verging into young
manhood, he was all that a parent,
friend or community could desire. He
possessed not one questionable trait of
character. Merry. yet quiet and re-
served; fun-loving, yet ever courteous
and gentlemanly, he was a favorite
with every enc. He was diligent
and conscientious pupil in school, and
during idle hours he was found in the
paHh WneTe, under tne supervision or
his uncle, Jack Griffin, he was learn
ing worthy profession and was care
ful and accurate in all matters en-
trusted to him.
This community as well as his home
town, feels that it has lost one who in
few years time would have been
leader in all that was just and right,
and the young people in the school
have lost a schoolmate whose influence
will be felt for years. Perry County
News