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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
FAREWELL RENDERED
 TO MOBILE PASTOR

Mobile, February 12-tSpecial) )-Rey. W. J. E. Cox, for the past Ii years pas tor of the First Baptist church in this city, was rendered farewell tonight at the church, which was participated in by meny of the ministers of the city and one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the history of the city.
 Mr. Cox, accompanied by his family. will leave Mobile on Tuesday next for Birmingham, where he will permanently reside. He has recently accepted the po- sitionl of secretary of the Alabama Bsp- tist Educational commission and was chosen by that commission on account of his special fitness for the work which is to be undertaken, the coordination of the various Baptist educational institutions Of the state of Alabama.
 Rev. MT. Cox and family will be ten deie ed an immense reception previous to their departure on Tuesday night in the Bush auditorium, after which he will leave on the night train
 At the meeting tonight the expressions of regret at his departure were general, and it was predicted that he would have the greatest success in the new field of work which he had chosen. An elaborate programme is being arranged for Tues day, which will include musical numbers and number of addresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
HIGH SCHOOL FIVE WILL
 HAVE STRENUOUS WEEK

won games it cannot be expected thai they will always be able to capture such contests and therefore too much must not be expected of them when they meet such teams as Nashville. However the Birmingham boys can always be depend ed upon to put up stiff fight and they arc going to try and see if they cannot make up tomorrow for the one point de- feat which they sustained last Saturday.
 Friday night the High school team is slated to meet the big Alabama Presby- terian college team in the Athletic club gymnasium. This contest Is expected to be a battle royal and everyone interested in the High school team Is expected to be on hand to see this game.
 Saturday the team will journey to Tus- calcosa. where 1t is scheduled to meet the newly organized Tuscaloosa High school quintet This contest is also ex- pected to be a hard one and the local lads are taking no chances of being defeated.
 The work throughout the coming week will be of a hard and thorough nature, and everyone is urged to rally around the local boys and do their best to aid them in capturing the majority of their contests The hardest part of the sched- ule is yet to be played. and the High school players will need all the encour- agement and support they can receive from now on until the close of the season if they are to keep up their great record. Tomorrow in the High school gymnasium at o'clock is the next game and Nash vile is the opponent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
'|NSURRECTOS BURN
 !. MEXICAN PROPERTY
UNITED STATES TROOPS LESS THAN BLOCK AWAY FROM BURNING BUILDINGS BUT DID NOT CROSS LINE

Calexico, Cal, February 12-The Mexi- can guard house, just across the inter- national boundary at Mexicali, was burned by the insurrectos at o'clock this morning.
 This was done in fulfillment of a warn ing given the federal troops by the in surrecto leaders when they evacuated Mexicali 12 days ago that if any attempt were made to resume the collection of customs the building would be destroyed upon the return of insurrectos.
 When the insurrectos reappeared at Nexicali yesterday Generals Leyva and Rerthold reconsidered a plan to dynamite the government buildings. but destroyed them so that any further attempts on the part of the Mexican officials to collect duties must take place in the open air.
 United States troops were less than a block away from the burning buildings, hut none of the soldiers crossed the line, as strict orders had been issued to remain in United States territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13

The High school boys are far from dis couraged over their defeat at the hands of Louisiana last Saturday. and have al- ready begun to make plans for some hard work this week in order to get into proper shape for the three stiff battles which they have to face in the course of the next six days. They have no apologies to make for their defeat, although they were not in the best of shape to meet their heavier opponents. Every team is compelled to meet defeat in the course of tune and Louisiana simply was the for tunate one to catch the High school lads when they were not in the best of shape However. that is neither here nor there Games have to be played in the future and games have to be won, and that is what is occupying the attention of the High school lads just at present.
 Owing to the fact that 1t was impossi- ble to secure the Athletic club gymnasium tomorrow afternoon, the High school team will play the fast Nashville Athletic club team in the High school gymnasium on that date. This is going to be some game. Nashville is represented this year by one of the fastest teams in the south Several old Vanderbilt stars are playing in the Nashville lineup and the High school will have all it can handle on Tuesday. Just because the local lads have gone out of their class twice and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
ATHLETIC NEWS OF
 POWELL SCHOOL

Last week Powell did not have a sched- uled league game, but engaged in two in- teresting contests on the outside. Sev- eral of the players were somewhat dis abied as a result of the game at Ens- ley and a rest was much needed.
 On Friday afternoon the junior team defeated the Reserve bunch from Ensley High school Is to A. It was a lively scrap and the result was always in doubt. Every member of the Powell school team played good ball. This means that a third contest between these two teams will be arranged to be played on neutral court to decide the series.
 Between the halves of the big game tho fast Junior Bs engaged a husky little team from the Ensley High school and were defeated 12 to 10. The Ensley team was heavier. but their faster opponents played them off their feet in the second half and had there been another minute of play the result might have been differ ent.
 On Saturday morning in the High school gymnasium Powell met the invincible Seniors and gave them score For the greater part of the first half the score was about tie. At the close of the half High school had forged ten points ahead. However, the grammar school team came back strong after the intermisson and captured the second half, score to 6. A goal thrown just as the whistle blew for time to be called was not allowed. Final score: Seniors, 22; Powell school. 14.
 Ruffner played the best game for Pow ell. while Neville and Orcutt were the principal scorers on the Senior team. A third game wih probably be played on the Powell school court
 This week we meet the league leaders, tEe great and mighty Young Mems Chris tian association giants. While 1t would be presumptuous on our part even to sug- gest that we might slay the giant, stifl, stranger things have happened Then tha Little Giants. also chalmers of prospec- tive pennant honors. will be the guests of the Junior B. squad. That they will be royalty entertained on next Thursday goes without saying The biggest bunch of rooters of the season should witness these games. as they will both be hum- mers In next Sundays Age-Herald we will tell you how 1t all happened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
CARDINAL GIBBONS
 WILL PARTICIPATE
BISHOP ALLEN ISSUES INVITA- TIONS TO MOBILE BI-CENTEN- APPRECIATION TO HIS EMIL NENCE-CATHOLI PARADE

Bishop Allen has issued a number of engraved invitations to the Catholic ceremonies and exercises to be held in connection with the bi-centennial or Mobile. The Rev. Father Coyle and other priests here have received in vitations, which read as follows:
 The bi-centenary celebration of the founding of Mobile on it's present site will begin in the Cathedral of the Inn maculate Conception, Sunday, February 26 at Il o'clock with a solemn pom tifical mass of thanksgiving, the Right Rev. John w. Shaw D. D., celebrant. His Eminence James. Cardinal Gib- bons presiding. You are cordially in vited to honor us with your presence on this eventful occasion.
 EDWARD P. ALLEN,
 Bishop of Mobile. At the top of the invitation at the left is the year 1711 and at the right 1911.
 Enclosed with the invitation is the following programmes:
 Sunday, February 26 Solemn pom tifical mass. II a. m. Right Rev. John w. Shaw, D. D., co-adjutor bishop of San Antonio, celebrant.
 Historic discourse. Rev. E. c. De la Moriniere. s. J. Dinner for the visiting clergy at the bishops house immediately after mass. Parade of the Catholic societies, 3:30 D. m.
 Reception to his eminence and the visiting prelates, to p. m.
 Monday, a, m.: Solemn pontifical re- quiem in commemoration or the city dead. Rt Rev. Edw. P Allen, D. D., celebrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
GENERAL NAVARRO
 IS NEAR JUAREz Mayor to Welcome Officer With Demonstration REPORT OF BATTLES Fighting Near Juarez Is Rumored and News of Battle at Mulato
 Is Heard But Is Not
 Confirmed
REPORT OF BATTLES

Fl Paso February 12.-The jefe jolitico or mayor of Juarez said today that he expects General Navarro to en- ter the town across the river tomorrow. He issued orders that preparation be made for a public demonstration.
 Aside from the mayors statement there is nothing to confirm the report. Ma varro is believed by the insurgents to be proceeding by train. They blew up a bridge on the Mexican Central railroad eight miles south of Juarez last night. which is believed to be improbable, the fight probably would occur near the wrecked bridge
 Provisional Secretary of State Herman deg said Orozco brought 3S7 men with him to Juarez and that during the last week he had admitted a hundred armed recruits. Many others offered themselves, he said, but as they brought no rifles they were denied enlistment
 He added that General Manuel Casil- las, who arrived Thursday, brought only 60 men, leaving the bulk of his forces in Galenea. He came north to take part in the council of war held yesterday in which a board of strategy was appoint ed. Orozco and the other leaders are subject to the orders of the board &C., cording to the agreement signed.
 Casillas and Castula Herrea, the lat ter on recruiting duty visited insur- recto quarters today. Casillas said his attack on Cialeana week ago was a surprise to the federals, who were of about his own numbers. He claimed to have taken seventy prisoners there with little bloodshed. General Blanco, with 400 men, he said, joined him there but later returned to Casas Grandes to re- plenish his ammunition supply. He ex- pressed the opinion without affirming it. that the nonarrival of the ammunition was detaining Blanco.
 The usual reports of heavy fighting with Navarro were current today with 8 shadow of confirmation
 Nine insurrectos who were wounded in the fight in Majina January 2S and who made their way across the Rio Grande, were brought to Fl Paso today by friends.
 It was stated also that fifteen had been brought to Juarez. Further infor- nation was not available on this point, but from the coincidence of their ar- rival with that of the insurrecto wound ed, it is thought that they, too, came from Molina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Battle Is Reported

San Antonio, February 12-Official gov ernment advices received here early this morning are to the effect that the Mexican federal troops have suffered severe defeat at Mulato where battle ragged for 36 hours.
 According to this message the rebel forces lost but two men, while the fed eral losses are described as numerous. and many of the dead soldiers were left lying on the field, notwithstanding the federals outnumbered the rebels.
 Officers here who are familiar with that section of Mexico believe the federals were caught in pocket and hemmed in by the enemy.
 Al last accounts the Mexican troops were retreating rapidly. Presidio, Tex, is the nearest American town to Mulato, and advices were received by way of that place. The dispatches are vague, but it is believed they refer to continuation of the fight reported Wednesday. The federals are said to have numbered 300 and the rebels 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
AGREE ON
 STATEWIDE BILL
MEASURE TO BE INTRODUCED IN ARK ANSAS LEGISLATURE. ANTS WILL FIGHT HARD TO DEFEAT IT

Little Rock, February 12.-The state wide prohibition bill, which will call forth the concentrated fire of the anti prohibitionists forces. was agreed upon at conference this afternoon and will be introduced in the house early in the week. It provides that the question be submitted to the voters of the state at the next general election and in the event that the legislature refuses to pass the bill, an appeal will be taken to the state constitution.
 Under It's provisions 1t will be nec- essary to secure the names of one eighth of the total voting population in order To have the question submitted at the next state election. It is the in- tention of the leaders of the movement to begin circulating petitions over the state if the bill Is defeated
 The liquor people claim a majority of the senate but admit the house Is pos sibly against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
LOS ANGELES WANTS
 "GOLDEN RULE" CHIEF

Cleveland, O., February 12.-Chief of Police Fred Kohler. known throughout the country as the Golden Rule Chief,' received an offer today to go to Los Angeles and take charge of the police de- pertinent in cooperation with the Rev. Dana w. Bartlett. recently placed at the head of the police in the California city. MT. Bartlett, who sent the invitation, also wishes Chief Kohler to organize a work farm for convicts, similar to the one at Warrenville. near here. Chief Kohler is considering the invitation, al- though he says that he does not care to leave Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
SPEAKER CANNON
 TALKS OF LINCOLN
Tribute Is Paid to LincOln's Memory By Exercises
 in Washington

Washington, February 12.-Personal recollections of Abraham Lincoln were related by Speaker Cannon today at gathering in memory of the mar tyred President. He refuted the charge that Lincoln was not a Christian or a God fearing man.
 "The religion of Lincoln,' said MT. Cannon. was not affiliated with any church, but nevertheless he was a re- ligious man doing all that he could for his country in preserving the union in the trust and fear of God. l know of no move for humanity that equalled that of Lincoln save that of the Mas ter. Had God failed to make such q man as Lincoln the union would have perished and the country died of dry rot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
EUGENE KNIGHTON
 REPORTED KILLED

of the killing of Eugene Knighton at Lock No. on the Warrior river. De- tails were very meager in regard to the killing and but little information could be obtained at the county jail last night. According to the best information obtain able he was struck in the head with an ax by an unknown man who escaped. MT. Knighton is said to have had rel- atives in Birmingham but all efforts to locate them last night were futile.
 knighton is survived by a sister, Mrs w. c. Abbott, and other relatives in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13


 Thirty-two players have qualified Tor the match for the Drennen trophy, which will be played on the Country club links this week. There is great interest in the match and 1t Is ex- pected that the contestants will play to a large gallery.
 The first matches must be played on or before Saturday, February IS. The players have been paired as follows;
 J. c. Kimball and F. A. Huett, w. W. French and E. F. Ellis, w. M. Wal ker and J. B. Cobbs. l.. G. Richter and H. S. Ryall. Thomas Ward and R. l.. Gregory, R. c. Munger and J. E. Fra ger, Smith Cullom, Jr., and H. c. Wood, J. c. Long and E. M. Tutwiler, J. B. Kirkpatrick and G. c. Oliver, H. L. Badham and R. H. Baugh. w. K. Ward and G. c. whatley. E. Roberts. Jr.. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
FIRST MATCHES FOR DRENNEN
 TROPHY PLAYED THIS WEEK

w. H Johnson. A. Henderson and J. F. Fletcher, A. w. Nelson and W. F. Pinckard. R. H. Thach and w. K. J. Brunn. G. w. Macon and H. Tutw'ier.
 The second matches for the Drennen trophy will be played on or before Saturday, February 25, the semi finals on or before March A. and the finals on or before March II. The golf en- thusiasts will have four weeks of fn- teresting contests and 1t is looked for ward to with great pleasure.
 Immediately after the Drennen trophy has been played off new course will be opened with the Percy trophy closely followed by the invitation tour nament in which some of the foremost golfers in the south will compete.
 Additional prizes will be offered for the 16 defeated in the first match to play for the Drennen trophy and also a prize for those who tried but failed to qualify for the match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
AUTO CAR LEAPS FROM A HIGH ROAD
TURNS OVER TWICE WHILE GOING DOWN BEREAVEMENT. TWO MEN INJURED-LADY AND CHILDREN UNHURT

Savannah, Ga., February 12.-Carry- ing three men. woman and two small children, a touring car leaped from the Ogeechee road at railroad cross ing here late this afternoon and turned twice over while going down 30-foot embankment. John Stevenson, owner, had his right leg broken, back wrenched and received probable internal injuries He will recover. Fred P. Oliveros had collar bone and rib broken and suf- fered internal injuries, which probably will be fatal. Mrs. Stevenson and two children were tossed into soft sand and were unhurt. The third man was only slightly hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Serum Is Effective

New York. February 12.-The RoclSe- feller Institute for Medical Research an nounced today that the effectiveness of anti-meningitis. serum had been generally accepted by medical authorities through out the world, and that the new remedy had taken its place with vaccine and diphtheria antitoxin 'ns an improved agency for the protection of public health." The occasion for this announce ment was the notice given by the insti- ute that hereafter it would discontinue free distribution of the serum which had been carried on since it's discovery and devote the funds to other lines of inves tigaticn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Young Man Shot From Ambush

Atlanta. February 12-Will Lively, aged 19, was shot from ambush and probably fatally injured tonight while returning to his home and the police aye securing the country for two negroes believed to have done the shooting. The ambush occurred in a clump of woods in the eastern part of the city. This afternoon Lively and several of his companions engaged in rock battle with a crowd of negroes near the scene of tonight's ambush and two of the negroes are believed to have laid In wait for Lively as he was returning home and fired upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Another Man in the Case

Charlotte, N G., February 12.-That there is a connecting link between the disappearance of Miss Dorothy Arnold of New York and J. P. Harrington, alias l.. A. Hunter, under arrest here charged with passing worthless checks, is the be- lief of local police officers, and a strange letter found in Hunters effects Is re- sponsible for this theory Hunter or liar rington, well bred and well dressed, came here purporting to be the promoter of manufacturing concern seeking site. While here it is alleged he cashed worth less checks for varying sums. He was arrested in Havre de Grace, Md, and in his luggage was found a letter signed with the initials "M c. D." expressing surprise that Hunter had not gone straight to New York and informed MT. Arnold of their marriage, for Until she was assured that he had been appraised of the facts she could do nothing"
 The letter was written from Greens- boro and bore every earmark of refine- ment and education. Hunter declines to talk.
 A young and pretty woman who was in Greensboro when Hunter was here has disappeared since his arrest '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Regarding Freedom of Speech

Boston, February 12.-More than 300 members of the Railway Mail Association Of New England, at a meeting tonight adopted resolutions which will be sub nitted to Congress asking for a better regulation of hours of work, travelling al- lowances and freedom of speech" Re- garding freedom of speech, the regula- t;ons say:
 we assert as American citizens en- gagged in public service that we are en- titled to the benefits conferred by the constitution and demand the resembling of the executive order which forbids free dom of speech on the part of government employees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
GOMPERS EXPECTS
 TO BE ACQUITTED

New York, February 12.-Samuel Gompers, president of the American II Federation of Labor, speaking today at Port Washington, l.. l., before a so- called forum, recently organized by Martin w. Littleton. said he felt con- fident that the supreme court of the United States decision which is ex- pected soon will acauit John Mitchell Frank Morrison and himself of con tempt of court.
 q trust they will decide the whole question:" he said, establishing free dom of speech and freedom of press. If not, we will go to jail and the battle will have to be fought all over again. But if I read the signs of the times, the spirit of progress is in the air and the working people are going to get more consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Neutrality Must Be Observed

Austin, Tex, February 12.-Gov. o. B.
 Coluuitt. by permission, tonight enjoined the people of Texas to rigidly observe the neutrality laws of the United States re- garding the present revolutionary out break in the republic of Mexico. Calling attention to the federal laws forbdding the shipment of military arms and goods defined as contraband of war from the United States, the governor urges that cit izens refrain from encouraging, abetting or participating in any manner in violat- ing the letter or spirit of the law
 Transportation companies are especially directed to observe provisions of the neu- trality treaty between the two countries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Cooper Union Meeting

New York, February 12.-"The re- ligion of Abraham Lincoln" was the subject at a meeting of the Peoples Institute of Cooper union tonight. The hall was filled to the doors and there was one man in the audience who heard Lincoln's Cooper union address on February 27, 1860. He was Frank A. Bailey of S3 Bowery, and he stood up when the chairman asked if there were any present who had heard the famous address
 Lincoln sermons were delivered in pulpits throughout the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
islander action. Sooner than face that she took poison, dying in few hours

An amendment of the espionage law is contemplated. The amendment of the law will remove the present. absur- dities of drafting by which the court enabled to take mitigating circum- stances into consideration in the case of conviction for espionage attempted espionage but not in the case of con- yiction for the miner offense of ob- taining information with intention "to communicate it to some other party. , As the law stands the major offense can 1,a nnnished with ordinary imprison- ment or fortress detention, while the minor offense must be punished by penal servitude.
 The Emporer William society Tor the Promotion of Scientific Research was formerly constituted on Wednes- day in Berlin. The original members of the society are for the most part bankers and industrialists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
War Veteran Dead

New York, February 12.-General Alexander Stewart Webb. who as chief of staff to General Mead repulsed the Confederate charge under Pickett at Cemetery Hill and held bloody angle" at Spottsylvania, died tonight at his home in the upper part of the city. He was born in New York in 1885. At one time he was instructor at West Point and was president of the college of the city of New York 1S70-93.