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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
STUDENT FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
Columbia University Man
Accused of FelOniOusly
Assaulting Girl


New York, October 1.-Herlnann Oel-
richs, Columbia law student and son OF
the late Hermann Oelrichs, shipping 'mer-
chant. was arrested by order Of Deputy
Police Commissioner Doughtery late to-
night on charge of felonious assault as
the result of story told to the police
by Lucille Singleton, a 19-year-old Bryn
Mawr student, daughter Of a Texas mine
owner.
At the same time detective. Theodore
Trayer who had investigated an automo-
bile accident to young Oelrichs machine
in Broadway last night. was suspended.
Trayer's report regarding the accident
in which Miss Singleton had been reported
''injured' by being tossed through the
wind shield of the machine was not salts
factory in the light of developments in
the case as obtained later by other detec-
tives. it was announced at police head
quarters.
Miss Singleton told these detectives, ac-
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CITY ORDINANCES
NoTICE on SPECIAL ELECTION

Nofice is hereby given that an elec-
tion Will be held in the City OF BlrIS NJ, NJ
ham on the 27th day of OCTOBER, ASl .,
as provided BY an Ordinance adopted
by the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Birmingham, September 25rd,
1918, numbered 1S4-C, and entitled. An
Ordinance calling for and orderlng an
election to be held in the city of Bir-
mingham, for the purpose of submlttng
TO the qualified voters of said city TOT
their determination by ballot, whether
or not the Board of Commissioners OF
the City of Birmingham shall issue
Bonds of said city to the amount OF
two hundred thousand dollars fer the
purpose of constructing Municlpal
Auditorium and acquiring the necessary
site therefor"
Said election is to be held for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified
voters of said city for their determine
tion by ballot, whether or not the
Board of Commissioners of the city or
Birmingham shall issue Bonds OF sala
city to the amount of two hundred
thousand dollars for the purpose OF con-
structing a Municipal Auditorium and
acquiring the necessary site therefor
Said Bonds, if authorized are to mature
are to bear interest at the rate of five
per cent per annum, payable semi
annually
The voting places for said election
West End. (Box p P. A Maxwells $
store. Tuscaloosa avenue and Broad
street.
Precinct No. 10. City Hall. East Lake.
Precinct No 81, (Box ID County
Courthouse. (Box p Pill Avenue F.,
Harris Warehouse.
Precinct No 2s. (Box y New City Hall,
Pratt City. BOX p j. M. Mclaughlin
Coal Yard, East Thomas Station, East
Thomas
Precinct No. "a, City Hall, Woodlawn.
Precinct No. S6, Gate City, office Chas.
IL. Lasimore
Precinct No. 81. (Box y City Hall.
tBox p Southside Fire Department.
Precinct No. AZ. City Hall, North Bir-
Precinct No. As, CBox - City Hall,
Ensley 1BoX % City Fire Department,
Wylam.
Precinct No as. (Box u City Hall.
Ayondale. (Box % 10th vanue, between
44th and 10Th streets.
c. EXUM,
President Board of Commissioners of
the City of Birmingham
Age-Herald. Sept. %, Oct 2, 9, 1918.
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to have made to Sulzer. They may be
placed on the stand in rebuttal.
Told Him of Account
The final shot of the managers was the
testimony of John b. Gray, member of
the brokerage firm of Fuller G. Gray.
which handled the account No. 800" of
Frederick l.. Colwell. Gray testified that
Colwell had told him this account was
Governor Suffers Gray also said he
had contributed through Colwell to the
governors campaign fund upon a repre-
sentation that it would bring him bust
ness aud that at one time Colwell said
bond he purchased was for a woman.
The broker declared that he could. not
recall the name of the woman.
I Attorneys for the managers expressed
themselves tonight as we'll pleased.
Now that the direct testimony is all
in. Attorney Isidor J. Kresel said that
no further effort would be made to To-
cate the mysterious woman in the case.
She is Miss Bessie Colwell a relative
of Frederick l.. Colwell. The board of
mana gers wanted her chiefly to testify
regarding the whereabouts of Colwell
but they also intended to question her
as to her knowledge of his stock deals
for the governor
"Counsef for the board is satisfied -
said kresel. I'VE feel that we have shown
almost everything we promised Some
ground which still is to be. covered will
be gone over on redirect examinat tion.
why did we not call Saraeeky? He
was hostile witness to our side of the
case. When he is called by the defense,
If ever he is, we shall question him. We
shall also interrogate Colwell at length
if he is called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
GIANT REGULARS
BEGIN PREP PARAT|ON
FOR CHAMP SERIES
Regular Team Returns to
Work Today After Rest.
Injured Stars May
Participate

New York October 1-After taking
a few days rest while the Colts We're
essaying to represent the team in Bos-
ton, the Giant regulars are expected
to get back into harness again tomor-
row If the weather permits game,
for a three-day tuning up stretch be-
fore the season ends and worlds se-
ries work begins. Manager MoGraw
was hopeful tonight of getting his en-
tire championship lineup on the field
against Philadelphia but would not
commit himself to saying definitely
whether the two injured members Of
its first line squad, Doyle and Snod-
grass. would be found in their usual
positions. Both men have been out
for light practice in the past day or
will be in fit condition to play against
the Athletics next week.
Weather conditions tonight made 1t
doubtful whether the Polo grounds
would be in shape for game by to-
morrow afternoon, but If fit for play
a unique triple bill is scheduled. dou-
bic header following the finishing of
the game of August 80, when Umpire
Brennan stopped play in the ninth In
ming of the game at Philadelphia be-
cause of the actions of the Dlcacher
crowd The unfinished contest is to
be taken up just at the point where, 1t
was broken off by the Interruption with
New York at bat in the ninth, The bases
clear one man out and one ball on
the batter-Jack Murray. AS the League
directors decision stipulated thai the
participants in this game must he the
same as those who were playing in the
Philadelphia gans at the time of the
interruption, some speculation was
aroused as to the possible conse-
quenees III Doyle and Snodgrass are un-
able tomorrow to take their regular
places Meyers hats after Murray and
Snodgrass is due to follow II lhel side
is not retired by the time Meyers fin
ishes his turn. 1t was coniectured that
substitutions might be allowed IL nec-
essary because of the physical condi
ton of the men after they had duly
put in an appearance in their posi-
tons
The rules seem to allow this.
A report of an important trade print
ed here this afternoon excited Keen
interest in baseball circles until was
denied. 1t was that Iris Speaker, the
start center fielder of the Red Sox, was
to be traded to the New York Amer
leans for Cree, Sweeney and king
Cole, thee latter the former Cub star
procured by the New Works slis fall
by draft from Columbus. Frank Chance
however, was prompt to DENY the re-
port.
There's nothing in it, said Chance.
although he added grimly. eve GER
tainly could use Speaker if we had
him." -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
PENNsY VICTOR

Philadelphia, October 1.-The little
Franklin and Marshall football team
played great football against the heavy
University..of Pennsylvania eleven this
afternoon, and although the Red and Blue
won, the visitors crossed the Quakers'
goal for the first time this season. The
final score was 10 to 6. Coach Brooke's
team was weakened by the absence of
Captain Young.
Pennsylvania scored first in the opening
period on forward pass. In the third
period, with the bal lon Pennsylvania
15-yard line Avery fumbled Simpsons
pass, and after recovering it tried to kick,
but Hartman blocked the ball and 1t
rolled behind Pennsylvania's goal line.
where Smith fell on it for a touchdown.
Jones. however, failed to kick goal
PENNSYLVANIA changed her tactics in the
final period, using straight line plunses
and earned another touchdown. Marshall
kicked one goal from touchdown.
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toned yesterday and were sure that the
inventor did not leave the vessel at Har-
wich.
The report received by his family at
Munich that DR.. Diesel was safe came
through telegram from friends in Swift
zerland, who refused to believe the story
of his disappearance.
The Daily Mail learns that while In Ber-
lin week ago DR.. Diesel bequeathed a
valuable collection Of drawings and docu-
ments relating to the origin of his patents
to the German National Museum at
Munich.
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IMPROVEMENT URDTNENCE
An ordinance 10 provide for certain Improvements on
lst I'd and Sd alleys in the intersection of 10Th and
BE ii ordained By The board Of commissioners Of
the city Of Birmingham. as follows
scriion l. That lst, I'd and Sd alleys. for their
fuil width, from the east property line to the east
curb line of goth street, and from the west curb
line 10 the west property line of Goth street; and from
the east property line to the curb line of 18th
street. and from the west curb line to the wei prop
erty line of 18th street, shall be paved with brick
Sec. 2. That said improvements shall be made
in accordance with the established grades on file
In. the office Of the city engineer for said portions
of said highways, and according to fun details. draw
nss. plans specifications and surveys Of said work
and estimates. which shall be prepared by the city
engineer. early practicable, and placed by
him on file in his office In the City Hall. not later
than one week prior to the date named In Section
4 of this ordinance, where property owners who
may be affected BY said improvements may see and
See 3. That the cost of constructing said inn
prosements shall be assessed against the property
abutting on the portions Of the highways so ini-
sfa) That the cost of all improvements at or upon
against the lots parcels OF land abutting
said highways so ntersecting for half block
tb) That the cost Of sidewalk improvements on
street and avenue corners shall be assessed against
The lots abutting nearest to said improvements;
and the cost Of sidewalk improvements AT the inter
section Of any alley with street avenue other
highway shall be assessed in fair proportion against
the respective lots or parcels of land abuttlng or
eornering on the alley at such intersection.
II such Improvement or the increased value such
properly by of the special benefits derived
See l. That the estimated cost Of said improve
ments is sll05.00, and that the board Of commits
at the council chamber of the city hall at 3
O'clock D. m. to hear any objections remonstrances
protests that may be made against said improve
nents the of making the same. the
character Of material 10 be used.
Approved September 30. 1913
C.. ExuM. President
Board Of Commissioners.
Hf JAMES WEArHERLY. Commissioner.
Age Herald. Oct. 2-g, 1918.
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INFRINGEMENT ORDINANCE No. 7sl.c

ordinance 10 provide for certain improvements
Fairview Circle alley.
Be it ordained by The board of commissioners OF
the city Of Birmingham foliCws
SECTION l. That Farview Circle alley from the
property line of 30h street TO the east properly
lire Of Fairview Circle be graded.
le Of S0th street TO the east property line Of Fair
view Circle shall be paved with hydraulic cement
six inches thick.
SECTION @ That said Improvements shall be
file in the office of the City Engineer FOR said por
tions OF said highways. and according TO fun de-
tails, drawings plans, specifications and surveys Of
said work and estimates which shall be prepared by
by him on file in his office in the City Hall, not
later than one week prior tn the date named in
Section of this ordinance, wnere property owners
who may be affected by said improvements may see
and examine the same
SECTION g. That the cost of constructing said
improvements shall be assessed against the property
admitting the portions of the highways SO i'm
proved, provided
ta) That the cost of all improvements at or upon
street. avenue alley intersections shall be assessed
against lots parcels of land abutting on said
highways intersectng for one-haf block in each
direction.
It'd That no assessment shall exceed the cost Of
such Improvement. the increased value Of such
property by Of the special benefits derived
from such Improvements.
SECTION 4. That the estimated cost Of said i'm
is Sl400O0. and that the board Of COM
nlissicners will the 17th day Of October.
1913. at the Council Chamber OF the City Han at )
o'clock p. to hear objections. remonstrances
or protests that be made against said improve
ments the manner of making same. or the mate
rial TO be used
Approved September 80, 1915
G. EXUAI. Pfesi,,eut
JAMES WEAfhERlN Commissioner
Attest; II. 5. RYALL City Clerk.
Aun-l llaFa1 nfr IN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
HARRY THAW WANTS
AN EXPLANATION

Washington, October Through sehav
tor Oliver off Pennsylvania, Harry Ken
dali Thaw today appealed to the state
department to ask an explanation from
the British embassy here of the treat
ment accorded him by Canadian officials
while he was held prisoner in the
dominion shortly after his escape from
the Matteawan insane asylum. Thaw
claims the treatment was in violation of
the privileges he was entitled to as an
American citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
3 Vivian C. Genius

Funeral services over the remains of
Vivian G. Genius, aged % years, who died
Tuesday morning at his home. 1912 Thir-
teenth avenue, north. were conducted
yesterday afternoon from the family res
idehce at o'clock Interment followed
in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is
survived by his mother. brother and
sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Deaths and Funerals
James Edward Abbott

Funeral services over the remains of
James Edward Abbott. aged IS years, who
died in Mobile last Monday, were con-
Quoted yesterday morning at II o'clock
from the residence of the boys parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles H. Abbott, 22O9 Six
teenth avenue. south. Interment fol-
carried to- Gadsden for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Doris McDonough

Funeral services over the remains of
Doris McDonougn, the 16-months-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. r. N. McDon-
ough, who died Tuesday at the family
residence, lilo First avenue, East Lake.
We're conducted from the residence yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock Interment
followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Mrs. FIoyd FLORENCE CoIIum

Mrs. Floyd Florence Collum, aged 20
years, died yesterday morning at her late
residence, 2oO6 Eleventh avenue, north.
The remains will be sent to Shelby
Springs this morning for interment by
the Warner & Smiley company The de-
ceased Is survived by her husband and
three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
GRADE ORDINANCE No. i27.c

An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade OF
lsf alley and both sides thereof from the west
property line Of 10Th street to the property line
of 20t street
Be 1t ordained by the board Of commissioners Of
the city OF Birmingham. that the grade of 1st alley
and both sides thereof. from the property line
18th the east property line Of 2sth street
he. and the hereby fixed and established as
shown profile sheet No. 2l3 heretofore exhibited
to this board aud file In the city hall in
the office Of the city engineer
Approved September 80. 1918
C. EXUM. President.
Board of Commissioners.
JAMES WEATHERLf, Com.
Attest: II. S. RYALL City Clerk.
Age Herald Oct. ., 1913
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NO FURTHER TRACE
OF DIESEL FOUND

London, October 2.-No further trace OF
DR.. Rudolf Diesel has been discovered.
He disappeared while on voyage from
Antwerp to Harwich. The stewards OF
the steamship Dresden were closely ques-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
TIDE OF BATTLE IN
SERVIANS' FAVOR

Belgrade. October 1.--servian officials
announce that the tide Of battle in Al
bania has now set In their favor. the
servian army having reoccupled Dibra
and Ochrlda. The Serbs now outnumber
the Albanians and are pushing the lat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Chepstow, Eng. October DIR. Or
vile Owen of Detroit, who in 1911 made
an extensive search of the bed of the
River Wye for Shakespearan manu-
scripts or documents, without success.
is again here seeking documentary
proof that Bacon wrote Shakespeare $
works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Delaying the Law
From Judg'

FROM JudSe,
How in the world did You dig up more
evidence to get me a new trial?
Don't worry about that replied the
lawyer IAN yod have to do is to dig
up more money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
GRADE ORDINANCE Mo. tas.c

An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade Of
I'd alley and both sides thereof. from the west
property line Of 18th street to the property line
or goth street
Be 1t ordained by the board of commissioners Of
the city Of Birmingham that the grade of I'd alley
and both sides thereof. from the west property
line OF 10Th TO the property line OF goth
street be. and the same hereby fixed and estab-
lisled shown profile sheet No 2l3. heretofore
exhibited to this board and file in the city
hall IN the office Of the city engineer.
Approved September so, 1919
c. EXUM. President
Board Of Commissioners.
JAMES WEArBERLY, Com.
Attest: II. s. RYALL. City Clerk
AGE Herald Oct G. 1913
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

AZ IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE No. s780-C
TO provide for the construction of certain sanitary
sewers.
s Be II ordained by the board Of commissioners Of
the city Of Birmingham follows.
Section /. That sanitary sewers be constructed as
follows:
Beginning at point the sanitary in the
center Of 8th alley and 30 feet west OF the west
pfoperfy line Of Mortimer street. thence westerly
along tho center of sth alley to point 40 feet east
0f Joseph street
nter Of Sth alley 30 feet west of the east property
Ihe Of William street; thence eastward along the
center Of Sfh alley to point 80 feet of west
property line Of Joseph street. thence norhward par
Siiel 70 the west property line OF Joseph to
point 80 feet south Of the south property line Of
Lucy arenue
Beginning at a point the sanitary sewer in
zhenas street l2 feet south Of the north property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
Mrs. Elliott

Lyerly, Ca, October 1.-tspeciah)- Mrs.
Elliott. aged 81, of Gadsden, died few
days ago at Menlo, this county. where she
had been for several months. Mrs El-
lott was an invalid. The remains were
carried to GaGsden for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Princeton. n. j., October 1.-Former
President William H. Taft has accepted
an invitation of the board of trustees
of Princeton university to attend the
dedication of the Grover Cleveland me-
mortal tower on October %, the date
on which the graduate college is also
to be opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

ter back toward the recently defined
boundary.
Essad Pasha has addressed note to
Servia, declaring his disapproval of the
Albanian uprising In Servian territory.
but stating that he will lead the Albanans
in opposition, il Servia attempts ali In
vasion of the country. Essad Pasha is
also said to be negotiating a settlement
of his difficulties with the provisional
government of Albania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned until 3 o'clock D., M.
Tuesday. October z, 1913, for the con-
pavement under Improvement ordi-
nance No. 776-C; also for certain grad
ing. combining curb and gutter and
sidewalk paving under Improvement
ordinance No. 775-C. Specifications
may be obtained and plans examined
at this office. The right is reserved
TO reject any or all proposals. (Signed)
WALTER G. KIRKPATRICK. +
City Engineer.
Age Herald, Oct .. 3 and 4, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Lacrosse, Wis. October 1.-More strin-
gent laws passed at the last session of
the legislature have reduced marriages
at Lacrosse and other Wisconsin border
cities to a minimum, and ministers are
seeking larger salaries because of the
serious cut in their revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Ell Paso, Tex, October 1.7-American
cattlemen are holding thousands of
head of Mexican cattle in bond at Ell
Paso and at other. points on the bor-
der awaiting action of the tariff bill
providing free Importation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Cleveland, o., October demands for
a substantial increase in pay was sub
mitted to II. r. Hilton of Port Allegheny,
Pa, and the other four representatives
of the National Window Glass Manufac-
turers' association by the Glass Workers
at their wage conference here late to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Bartlesville Okla, October 1.-Argu-
ment in the case of Mrs. Laura Reuter-,
charged with conspiracy to kill her hus-
band, a prominent attorney, at Tulsa
last year. were today begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Seattle. Wash. october 1.-Taking of
testimony in the United States suit to
cancel coal claims entered by Albert
Frost of Chicago, Frank watson of
Spokane and others in the Matanuska
field, Alaska, was begun today before
q special United States Commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Washington, October Chairman
Glass of the House banking and currency
committee. was authorized today to APP
point subcommittee to make thorough
investigation of the subject of rural
credits and agricultural loans. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

cording to Dougherty. that she had been
stabbed by man to whom She alluded
as Creighton. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

San Juan October 1.-Col. George r.
Colson,s governor of. Porto Rico, whose
resignation becomes effective Novem-
Der 5, was passenger ON The Como.
which sailed today for New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
GRADE ORDINANCE No. I2s-c

An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade Of
cd alley and on both sides thereof, from the west
property line OF 18th street to the east property line
Of 10th street.
BE it ordained by the board Of commissioners of
the city Of Birmingham that the grade Of Sd alley
and on both sides thereof. from the property line
OF 10th street the east property line Of goth
be- and the same hereby fixed and established as
shown on profile sheet No, 2i3 heretofore exhibited
To- this board and file In the city hall in the
effice Of the city engineer.
Approved September 80. 1913 .-!
c. EXUM President
Board OF Commissioners
JAMES wEATHERLY.
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JAMES vi w
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE No. 1900

II. s. RYALL. City Clerk.
Age Herald Oct. 2. 1913.
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IoHNs Undertaking Co. Phone 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Leesburg, Va, October with their ar
rival here today, the Tenth and Eleventh
regiments of United States,cavalry, which
have been participating In the army
maneuvers at Winchester, Va, completed
about half of their long hike across coun-
try to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Washington October 1.-The Bris-
.tol. Va Tenn. postoffice controversy
still is unsettled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Bologne, France, october 1.-The French
authorities today granted an authorza-
ton to depart from France to Lieutenant
Steffeh, the German officer who landed
near here with his aeroplane Septem-
Der 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Lexington, KY. October 1.---.Iames B.
Hagen, horseman and copper rinan-
cier. is dangerously i'll of pneumonia
at his home near here and it is re-
ported he is slowly sinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

Hamburg, Germany, October THE
burg-American line today de-
nounced. the North Atlantic passenger
and freight pool, the agreements in re-
gard to which come TO an end Decem-
ber 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02
LICE 10y. Undertaken. Phone 7ss

SHAW. the undersaker. Phone .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-02

london, October 1.-The White Star
line announced today that hencefor-
ward the steamer Olympic will neither
embark nor land passengers at. Queens
town.