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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
CHICAGO ITALIAN
LURED TO DEATH
Men Call to Him, Saying, "YOur
Brother Is Dying g'-Killed When
He Responds

Chicago, December 14-Mike La Porta
was called to the door of his home in
the Southside Italian quarter early to-
day by cries of Hurry, your brother is
dying" A moment later he was strug-
Cling with three men who left him dead
with 20 stab wounds in his body.
Antonio La Porta, the brother, came
home soon after the police arrived. He
said he knew who had killed Mike. but
when questioned about the identity of the
assassins he replied: 1T is my affair; ]
will find them"
La Porta said the murder was the re-
suit of a Sicilian feud OF 20 years dura-
tion.
My brother was not the first: he will
not be the last" La Porta added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
NOW OUT OF BED

Washington, December 14.-President
Wilson was out of bed today after sew
eral days confinement with a bad cold
He sat in his room reading before a
cozy fireplace. but did not leave the
White House and saw no callers.
To give the President a further rest
DR.. Grayson, his physician, ordered
cancelled all engagements for tomor-
row. The physician intends that the
President shall be entirely rid of his
cold before he goes to the executive
offices again. The doctor said the Pres
dent tonight was we'll enough to take
up his work tomorrow but he would
keep to his room as DIR. Grayson be-
lieved he should stay in an even tern :
perature until he is entirely recovered
1t may be a few days, therefore, until
the President is permitted to get back
to his routine but DIR. Grayson said
he was merely taking extra precau-
tion to prevent him from catching cold
anew. The Presidents temperature
was normal tonight and he spent the
evening chatting with members of his
family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Weather Conditions

Rainy, or unsettled weather prevails
In the middle and eastern gulf states
and the lower Mississippi valley, where
the pressure is relatively low. In the
interior of the country, under the infu-
ence of generally high pressure the
weather is fair and generally cloudless.
A few scattering showers were re-
ported from stations beyond the
Rockies, and cloudiness prevailed there
and in the northwestern valleys, but
little rain occurred except as before
noted.
Temperatures have shown very little
change within the last "a hours. and
no decided change is indicated for the
south in the immediate future. Temper
atures in the Birmingham district viii
change little before Monday night,
when a slight fall in the readings will
probably occur.
Summary of observations made at
United States weather Bureau stations,
December IA:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
PLAN FOR GENERAL
STRIKE IN PHILA.
Labor Unions Sympathize
With Garment Workers.
May Strike

Philadelphia, December 14.-Plans
for general strike of all union labor
IN this city in sympathy with the strik-
ing garment workers were discussed
at meeting of the Central Labor union
today. The various locals will act on
the subject before the next meeting Of
the central body December 2S, and 1t
was declared that 10000 workers Will
be called on to strike on December 90,
If the garment workers and manufac
turers do not reach an agreement be-
fore that time
Ethelbert Stewart. appointed by the
United States department of labor as
mediator in the strike which has been
in progress 23 weeks, will return here
tomorrow to consult with the council
manic committee which is endeavorins
TO bring about settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15

education, and if so. he will be way down
the iine-at the bottom, so to speak, and
not the chairman But the captain with
great fortitude refused to drink from
this cup of happiness" and stifled the In
famed ambition raging in his bosom to
serve the American youth by providing a
system of national education" for him,
and held onto his place on the committee
on naval affairs.
Perhaps a system of national education
provided by Senator Hobson would be bet
ter than such a system provided by Rep
resentative Hobson, chairman of the COM
mittee on education in the House? Or per-
haps, after ALL the captain was just kid
ding when he said 1t was my highest
ambition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
J. w. REDSOLE DIES
FROM INJURIES

Dothan, December 14.-(Special. }
j. w. BEDSIDE, well known farmer.
living about 10 miles west of Dothan
died this morning as the result of In
juries received in a difficulty Sunday
night. warrant has been issued for
Thomas Grantham, another farmer of
that community with whom Bedsole
is said to have had the difficulty
charging him with murder Grantham.
it is reported, has left the state
Though both parties live in Geneva
county, the difficulty occurred in Hous-
ton and the warrant was sworn out
here by Bedsole's brother. The diff
Guilty is said to have occurred sun
day night on the Taylor road, as they
were returning home from Dothan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Fifteen Injured i'm Wreck

Connellsvilles Pa, December 14.--Fifteen
persons We're injured, six seriously early
today when trolley car on thea- West
PENNSYLVANIA Railway eempanys line got
beyond control, plunged through a bump
ing block at the end of the line and
rolled 20 feet down Go-foot embankmenr.
The accident occurred at Dickson's Run,
near here. Six of the injured, three of
them women, were brought to hospitals
here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Building Boom Due

Huntsville December 14.-(SpeciaI) )-One
of the greatest building booms that
Huntsville has ever seen is due about
the first of the year. Work on the new
hotel will start on that date and many
other buildings will start at about the
same time Several new storehouses will
be built on jefferson and Clinton streets
the city will build new city hall and
probably a new high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 14.-Forecasi
for Alabama: Cloudy Monday, probably
preceded by rain east portion; Tuesday
fair.
Tennessee: Cloudy Monday, preceded
by rain III east Tuesday.
Georgia: Local rains Monday; Tues
day fair
Mississippi; Fair and cooier Monday
Tuesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Two Killed in Affray

Edgewood, Tex, December 14-H
Lunchford and Charles Farthing were
killed and w. d. Lunchford and Wood
son Edgar probably fatally wounded In
shooting affair near Edgewood last
night: the result of a trivial quarrel Il,
which the four engaged while attending
a dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Crown Prince Transferred

Berlin, December 14.-Crown Prince
Frederick William has been transferred
from the command of the First regiment
at Danzig to the general staff at Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15

For Weakness and Loss of Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, drives out Malaria and, builds
UP the system. A true tonic and sure
Appetizer. For adults and children soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
STATE COMMITTEE
MEETING CENTER OF
POLITICAL INTEREST
tContinued from Page One,

ernor Conner and Walter d, Seed, both of
whom will undoubtedly divide the prohibi-
tfon vote
Apparently the local optionists will Sc
iees one of the three present candidates
whose platforms contain local option
pledges, Charles Henderson, Capt. Reuben
b. qKolb and John H. Wallace, Jr, have
alradeclared for local option, and indi-
cations point to the selection of one of
these three. 1t is reported that Mr.. Hem
derson will be chosen to represent their
cause, though he will not be selected an
less the party leaders are convinced that
he will be stronger than the other two
candidates.
As to Two Primaries
1t is difficult to ascertain the senti-
ment of members of the executive com
mittee on the question of a double or
single primary. Tyler Goodwin, chairman
OF the committee, is non-committal on the
subject, though 1t is understood that he
favors the plurality plan.
Other members of the committee are
said to favor two primaries, and the opin-
ion prevails that this plan will be adopted.
IL two primaries are ordered the second
will be held about two weeks after the
first, the two leading candidates in the
first to meet in the final struggle.
Mr. Goodwin declares that double pri-
mary will be exceedingly expensive a
fact which is believed TO influence him
largely against that plan However, he
announces that he is perfectly willing to
accede to the wishes of the majority of
the COMMITTEES.
The chairman of the executive COM
mittee favors a primary for every candi-
date, being strongly opposed to the con-
vention plan. He also favors two sena-
torial ballots. which will enable the people
of the state to vote for a candidate for
both the short and the long terms.
1t is probable that the committee Will
authorize two senatorial ballots if an
agreement can be reached with Mr.. I'm
derwood and Captain Hobson not to en-
ter the primary for the short term. Mr..
Underwood has announced that he will not
run for the short term, and 1t is believed
that friends of Mr.. I1obson will be able
to induce him to make the same promise.
Late Primary Favored
Every indication seems to point to the
fact that the primary will not be held be-
fore the middle of May or some time in
June. The reason for holding a late pri-
mary is based on the ground that weather
conditions might be unfavorable on The
day of the primary IL it were held early
The summer time is considered a better
season for holding the primary than the
spring, and 1t is understood that an eff.
fort will be made to have the committee
set the date of the primary in June.
Among the advocates of a late primary
Is the governor, who believes that many
thousand more votes will be polled ir
June than in April, or even in May.
However, this is a question which the
commmittee will decide, along with many
other important matters in which the peo-
pie of the state are keenly interested
Pending the meeting of the executive com.
mttee there will most likely be a deartt
of political developments, though there
| will be strong undercurrent of activitie,
on the part of candidates end party lead
ers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15

Pittsburg, cloudy ........ A
Portland, rain .............. 4S
Raleigh, partly cloudy ...,... 81
Rapid City, partly cloudy. 81
Roseburg, cloudy ........... DO
Roswell, cloudy ............ 80
Salt Lake City, cloudy ...... 40
San Antonio, clear .......... 5S
San Francisco, clear ........ 54
Sault Ste. Marie, clear. 30
sheridan. cloudy .... 30
Shreveport. cloudy ......... 52
Spokane, partly cloudy AZ
81 Louis. cleai. .... So
st. Paul, clear ............... ~
Tampa. cIeaf ...... IS
Toledo, clear ..........,.... 50
Vicksburg. cloudy .......... 81
Washington, cloudy ......... 81
Williston, partly cloudy .... 30
Winnemucca, cloudy .....H... 36
Winnipeg. partly cloudy -, 26
f. C. HORTON. Local Forecaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-15
Local Data

For the "a hours ending at p. m.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-28

ig lot Boys and Mems
ps, good values, marked
wn at the Hermer Great
Day Sale to go at 90c
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-28

Mems High Cut Shoes, sold ev-
everywhere for $500. We have
marked them down for Satur-
days only during the Hermer
Great Is Day Sale at c0 90
per pair only. ........ VLiUJ
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-28

Lot 3-Men's $3.50 and $500
value Pants; good values at
that. They are being placed on
slaughter sale at the Hermer
Great Is Day Sale at, c0 co
per pair only. :. @L'UJ
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-28

One lot Children's Coats, res
ular $3.50 to $500 values, yor
choice during the Hermt
Great Is Day Sale at Ct q.
only ...............VHJ
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-28

$500 Ladies' Coats-Must go
during this Great Is Day I'm
loading Sale for the Go 0E
very low price. :. .4IOIJJ
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
EXPECT CROWD OF 5000.
At Motorcycle Raees At Fair Grounds
 Saturday.

As speedy motorcycle riding as has ever been witnessed in Connecticut is looked for at the meet at the Fair Grounds on Saturday afternoon. As | an extra incentric, there will be band music.
 The week of postponement has in creased the interest in the meet and the promoters expect an audience of 5E 900 to pass through the gates of the Fair Grounds, Delegations from New London, Willimantic and Westerly will attend as the success of the first meet has impressed upon sport fol- lowers of this vicinity the fact that motorcycle racing is keen sport It is up to the weather man to make or mar the coming meet but it is hoped he will be charitable on this occasion It will be a relief after previous re- buffS
 A New York rider will compete in the meet in the person of William Prescott. He may upset the Hpredic- t1on that Carroll, the Springfield man VIII emerge the winner of a majority of the races, John Garand of Provi- dence is another dark horse rider who may crop up a winner and wreck few hopes in consequence. However, Carroll will remain the favorite with Bill Burdick of Norwich, the runner
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
TINKER SIGNS FOR 1914 SEASON
To Continue as Leader of Cincinnati Red-erman Denies Real Differences Between Himself and Manager Glad That Joe Has Signed" "

Cincinnati. Oct. So.-Manager Joe Tinker of the Cincinnati National league club today signed a contract to manage the team for the season of 1914. The signing followed lengthy confer ence between Tinker, and President Herman, at which the policy of the club for next year was discussed.
 The attachment of the name of Man ager Tinker to a contract sets at rest the many rumors that have been cir culated lately to the effect that Tinker would not be retained, owing to a statement given out in Philadelphia last summer, in which he severely crit 1clzed. HerImanns methods of interfer Ing with what Tinker believed were the duties of the manager
 At that time Tinker insisted that he could not build up good team when President Hermann continued to make trades without consulting him,
 An informal conference between Hermann and Tinker took place last September, and owing to the fact that Tinker did not sign at that time many thought that the breach between him and President Hermann could not be bridged.
 Mir. Hermann said today: There has never been any other manager in my mind for next season. and now I hope that these rumOrs of friction will cease. No real differences ever existed between Tinker and myself We had different ideas, of course, but they were easy to straighten out, I am ex- tremely glad that he has signed
 It was decided that the team will train in Alexandria, La, next spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
ENTHUSIASTIC SEND-oFF
 FOR CORNELL ELEVEN.
Captain Munns Says Team is Out to
 Win from Harvard

Ithaca N, Y. Oct 30-Ithaca wit messed one of the biggest and most en- thusiastic send-offs ever given a Cor nell football team when the red and white squad, consisting of A players, left tonight for Cambridge. where on Saturday they will meet Harvard Two thousand students, burning red fire, went snake dancing" to the station, headed by the cadet band and made the air ring with the snappy Cornell yelI' slogan for players and coaches.
 The parade was preceded by a mass meeting in the university aImory, where Coaches Sharpe, Van Norman and Guetter, and Herbert Reed. 99, made, optimistic speeches.
 Before the train bearing the squad and 2 delegation of rooters departed Captain Munns made a short speech If we don't win il will be a disgrace" " he said. Were not going up against Harvard tO make 8, good showing; we want to win, and we are not going to Cambridge like a small college going up against a big team.
 Cornells eleven had it's final practice here in a thorough scrimnage this afternoon in preparation for the crim- son battle A radical change in the lineup Saturday will be that Barrett, regular quarter. will exchange places with Shuler, left halfback Although the team will fight against great odds. there is a feeling here that Cornell will make a surprising showing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
LISTLESS TRADING.
Spectators Rest on Their Oars and
 Await Developments.

New York Oct 30-So far as net re- 1 suits go, todayss trading in stocks ac- 1 complished little. The market offered { resistance to accunulating bearish in- l fuences, and during the forenoon the krecOrd of prices showed small gains among the representative shares. Lat CT in the day the list save way and at the close the speculative faVorites were well under yesterdays final quotations. Ira ding was Hstless all day. The rank and file of spectators were marking time, apparently awaiting de- yelopments which will throw light on Iiae present obscure situation. The days news was unfavorable. Call mon
 ey advanced 6 1-2 per cent, the high est figure in months. Such d movement
 is. not understandable this being the
 height of the crop moving season, and
 end of the month requirements at this
 time fraQGentIy cause temporary light ness Of the money market. Last year at the end of October call money rose to s per cent. Time money was little changed. and western banks lent sixty and ninety day funds here at 3-4 per
 cent There was some further calling of loans by local institutions. and the curtailment of credits tended to re- strict speculation. Another $l000.000 gold was engaged for export to Can ada.
 Reports of banking troubles in Bcr-- lin the break in the London copper market and q poor statement for Sep tember for Southern Pacific were oth- CT hearish influences of the day Southern Pacific reported | decrease in net of nearly $500, 900. Some selling of Canada Pacific for foreign account was said to have resulted from the difficulties of Berlin houses, but Lon don trading as a whole was unusually light. Various reports, credited to Washington, Los Angeles and other points. were circulated through the financial district in an effort to show that the country's relations with Mex ico were being strained to the break ing point, but in the absence of au- thoritative news the street paid little attention to the Mexican situation. In a negative way, however. it is a fac tor of considerable weight as traders are showing an increased tendency to hold off from extensive new ventures until Washington gives the definition of it's policy. which is soon expected.
 Bonds were irregular. Weakness showed in various old established lines, while some of the new issues were high CT. New Haven convertfbles went to new low level, at 103 3-4.
 Total sales, par value, $2, 100000
 United States bonds unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
MotorcvcIe Econnmv.

The motorcycle stands for economy economy in time, economy in op- eration and economy in repairs
 One of the most interesting econ on1y records of the season is that of Ralph Piper, of Corning, Ia. who rode his motorcycle to the Cheyenne reservation in North Dakota. cover ing the 2,000 miles in ten days. Piper says that his greatest mileage for any one day was290 miles, and that he average 80 miles per gallon of gasoline. Piper's machine showed very little wear at the end of the journey, his tires being in excellent condition.
 Another interesting economy record was recently made by Claude w Baskiia of Steelton. Pa. who rode his motorcycle 1000 miles at a a repair cost of $1.S1. An outlay of $5 was all that was necessary to put c. w De longs motorcycle in condition after a ride from Plant City, Fla. to San Francisco. One hundred and sixty one miles on one gallon. three and d half quarts of gasoline. is the record of William Powell in a recent econ omy test in Chicago Jake Baker of Muskegon, Mich, has travelled more than 5000 miles on his motorcycle
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
Russell Twirls We'll far Whit. sox

Bonham, Texas, Oct. 30.-The New TorS Giants defeated the Chicag go White Sox here today, to 1. Ilcffy Russell Of Bonham. who went to the American league from the Texas-OlzIa- hcna league. pitched for Chicago. To- cal admirers presented him with a gold watch before the game. Score. New York g 2 1000 c c O-4 q Chicago 70 Q O1 % O-t ' 4
 Tesreau and Meyers; Russell and EchaIk Daley.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
National Road Race.

Arrangements are well under way for the second National Motorcycle Road Race of the season. which is to take place Christmas day on the grand prize automobile course at Savannah, Ga. The event is of nation wide interest as riders from all over the country have signed up to par ticipate. Like the E,lgin event all classes of cyclists are eligible-board track, dirt track and road riders The run will be 300 miles, and an award of $500 will be given the winner
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
Giants Release Veteran Coach.

New York, Oct. 3O-The unconditfon al release by the New York National league team of Wnber T. Robinson. the veteran coach, was announced tonight Tn an official bulletin issued by Presi. ldent T. J. Lynch of the National league. Robinson it was intima+ed was negotiating with Federal league officials to become manager or a team to be placed in Baltimore next season
 Other releases announced by Presi- dent Lynch are:
 By Boston 10 Mobile, Fred V. Smith and Briscoe Lord
 By Boston to Rochester Guy Finn.
 By Chicago to Terre Haute George c. SchwQrn.
 By Cincinnati to St Louis. George F Suggs, under waiver rule.
 By New, York to Chattanooga, H. E. Mccormick
 By Philadelphia to Boston, Pitcher Beck.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
Rhodes Scholars Prominent

Oxford, England, Oct SO.-The, new Rhodes scholars were prominent today in the athletic meeting of the Oxford Freshmen Norman s. Taber, formerly of Brown university, won the mile event easily in AT 4-5. but was beaten 1n the 40 yards dash by the South African, Rudd, in 50 Is seconds. Y. B Havens, formerly of Rutgers college won the 100 yard dash in 101 sec onds, and the shot put with 30 feet s inches
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31

number of minor injuries s.Mahan, the speedy halfback, is still at the infirm- afy, suffering from a spider bite on his foot. Frank O'Brien. the regular end who has a sprain. watched the prac- tlce from the side lines.
 The varsity had dummy scrim- mage with the scrubs the latter using Princeton formations. Then the var slty was given the ball of the g yard line, While Logan, who has -taken up drop kicking, and Brickley practiced goals from the field. Brickley, stand ing on the 5 yard line, scored five times out Of seven trials. Logan was successful on three of five attempts The varsity line held well
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
Harvard Tactics Effective Aaainst Vale

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 9O.-YaIe's third eleven. using Harvard formations. defeated the varsity at the practice on Yale field this afternoon. three toIIcb- owns to one. Dr. Billy Bull of the resident coaching staff has seen the Crimson in recent games, and has been coaching the third team on Harvard plays. The third team used only the simpler Harvard offensive plays to se- cure the three touchdowns. The var stty score came as the result of a brilliant forward pass to Captain hetcham. Knapp, a substitute guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
DIV ID N D
RisIey Wins QuaIifVino WedsT

Atlantic City, N. J., Oct 3O.-Maurice Rlsley, the youthful golfer of the home club, won the gold medal for the low score in the qualifying round at the annual fall tournament of the Atlantic City Country club here today with a score of 78. The veterans, Fred Her TeshOff and Walter T. Travis of Garden CltL turned in much higher cards, the Hormer Ualifying for the first sixteen only through luck in the draw of those whom ade the course in S9 strokes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-31
Earl, Jr.. Pacer is saId

Cleveland, Oct. 3O.-The famous gray pecer, Earl, IT., 2.o1 1-2, was sold yes terday to R. C. Lasbury, Broadbrook. Conn, by P. W. Murphy of Edmonton, Alberta. Earl Jr., has been raced on the Grand Circuit and on Canadian tracks all summer. He is years old. and for three years was one of the stars in Walter Cox's stable