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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
SULZER DENIES
CONNECTION WITH
CAMPA|gl.s! GRAFT
80
Declares His Ss 4llingness to
Testify inm Doe Pro-
ceedin.s 'Sandbag'
Con nee Probe

New York, November lG.-Information
concerning conference declared to have
been held in Syracuse last year, was given
to District Attorney Whitman today in
his Investigation of charges that state
barge canal and roads contractors were
"sandbagged' by Tammmany Hall into
making campaign contributions in recent
years. At this meeting it was agreed,
so it was stated to Mr.. Whitman, that
contractors throughout the state should
be solicited for contributions.
The conferees. the prosecutor was in-
formed. included William Fl. Kelley, a
democratic committeeman of Onondaga
now an anti-Tammany politician of Bus-,
falo: George H. Mcclure. Syracuse
bonding agent, who collapsed on the stanc,
here last week after giving important tes-
timony in the John Doe inquiry into the
graft charges Everett P. Fowler of King
ston, n. Y, a democratic leader accused
here of extortion and William Sulzer. I'M
pssaefess as sove1nor AHA nov. sfhHsapbiy-
rnan-elect
Burgard was subpoenaed last week. bui
Mr. Whitman decided not to have him Ia xe
the stand in the John Doe investigation
for the present. Suzer volunteered to
testify after Mcclure had sworn that the
day after Sulzer's nomination for gov
ernor he handed Sulzer a campaign con-
tribution of $500 in a Syracuse hotel. It
was learned today that Burgard and Sui
ger will not be allowed to tell their story
CRITICALLY unless both waive immunity.
Mr.. Sulzer tonight denied the story OF
the conference He would mt Olson O
McGuire's testimony as to the alleged
contribution, but said he attended no con-
ference such as that described today to
Mr.. Whitman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
WOMAN IS CHARGED
WITH KILLING SONS
Mrs. Banko Alleged to Have
Garrotted Boys and At
tempted Suicide

Johnstown, Pa, November Is.
Charged with having garrotted her
two sons, aged and years. and
then attempting to hang herself. Mrs.
Amelia seabolt Banko aged &c, of
Portage, was lodged in the county jail
at Ebenburg tonight accused of muir
der
Mrs BanlSo was staying at the homo
of her father, Wilhelm Seabolt. Early
this morning members of the family
found Mrs Ranko in her room With a
fmali's belt drawn tfghtry around hei
neck, suspended from n nail in the
wall. Size was cut down ana revived
On the bed We're the bodies of the
two little boys with pieces of cloth
lines tightly knotted around their
neeks. The children had been dead
some time when discovered. \ physi-
clan expressed the belief that the
necks both BOYS had been severely
twisted before the small rope had been
tied about them.
Mrs Banko had written a note, il
was stated, but this was destroyed by
her father, who declined to reveal its
contents
1t is alleged that Mrs. Banko some
time ago wrote to her husband who
Is working in Bisbee. Ariz., threaten
ing to kill herself and children un
less he sent her money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MILITANTS CAUSE
TROUBLE IN LONDON
Four Suffragettes Arrested Following
Meeting-Women Refused To
Be Dispersed

London, November 16.A suffragette
meeting on Downing street this evening
led to disorders and the arrest of four
of the leaders. The Women's Freedom
league held a meeting at Caxton hall in
the afternoon and a delegation composed
OF the Misses Boyle and Murray and Mrs.
Kerr all prominent members of the or
ganizatien. proceeded TO Premier Asquith' S
residence to present a resolution. Other
suffragettes, with Mrs. Despard, started
to hold meeting on the steps leading
from Downing street to ST. James park,
where shortly they We're Joined by Miss
Boyle and her companions.
The police interfered to prevent the OBJ
struction of the steps, but the women re-
fused to dispense and continued their
speech making. Police rcinforcements
were summoned. and after a scrimmage
they cleared the steps and arrested the
leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MAY SETTLE BIC
STRIKE PEACEFULLY
Efforts Will Be Made to
Have the Railroads
Arbitrate

Houston. November ia new phase
was added to the strike situation tonight
by news from Austin that the Texas rail-
road commission would perhaps endeaVor
to secure an amicable settlement Of the
difficulties. Commissioner W. ID. Williams
was quoted as saying that action might
be taken at once unlesg other efforts to
secure arbitration were successful to-
morrow.
Officials of the company tonight eX-
pressed doubt as. to the legal rights of
the commission TO force an issue IN either
direction Union officials declined TO
comment
1t is still hoped in many quarters that
the federal board of mediation, which
has the situation under advlsement, may
bring the two sides together when Assis-
tant Commissioner G. W. w. Hanger ar
rives from Washington. He is expected
early this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Conference at Capital

/ Washington, November 16-Secretary
|lBryan conferred at the White House to-
tonight with President Wilson ON the
latest developments in the Mexican sit
Nation. They talked oyer messages re-
|lceived from Charge OShaugnessy and
dispatched some cabiegrams to him after
their conference.
I'VE are not prepared TO make any an
|h.ouncementse," said Mr. Bryan after
ward.
The official messages confirmed press
reports OF the forced resignation of Min
lister Manuel Garza Aldape, who was en-
deavoring to persuade General Huerta to
resign TO official Washington this em-
phasized the difficulty of those who were
seeking to counsel Huerta to avert COM
plcations with the United States. How-
ever, the confidence that Huerta will
have to yield is unshaken.
The prospects that the embargo Oh
hrms may be lifted during the coming
week constitutionalists representatives
here say has frightened considerable, and
khey are eagerly preparing TO buy large
Quantities of arms for quick shipment to
khe border.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
Etll hope, though, that Huerta will come
ko terms without the necessity of such
measures as lifting the embargo and
Ii is likely that the American govern
ment will wait u few days for the effect
of foreign pressure before making any
decisive move forward in It's policy.
william Bayard Hale. who has been in
hustriously comforting with the consti-
lutionalists at their Nogales headquarters,
also telegraphed ut length to the depart
hent That the situation was not regard
hd as critical was evident from the atti-
tude of official washington. The admin
lstration is still confident of the ultimate
retirement of Huerta as we'll as satis-
sactory assurances from the constitutions
alists for a suspension of military activ-
ties pending the establishment of some
sort of a provisional government after
General Huerta disappears as factor In
lhe problem.
Pressure Reinforced
Strongly reinforcing the pressure which,
has been brought to bear on Huerta from
he European governments the latest evil
Hence Of which was the effort Of the Brit
sli minister, Sir Lionel Garden, Is the un-
hxpectedly independent attitude OF the
Mexican Senate, which at least tempo
tarily has defeated the purpose of General
Huerta to convene the Mexican Congress
rhe failure to secure quorum in that
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Huerta makes plain his determination
to retain authority.
Plans to revise national banking laws
of country.
Passengers rescued from burning YES
sci.
Woman charged with killing sons.
2-Hold Congress has power to regulate
senatorial elections.
3-Cordial spirit in our relations with
Canada.
4EEditorial comment.
tissue statemen. On Clayton wreck.
Kids see elephant in spite of rain.
Bradley's books found correct
Hearing on remaining of streets to f.s
held tomorrow.
6-Sports. 4
7-Helping hand hints, for the home.
S-Legislators anxious that governor call
extra session. ..@,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MILITIA PAY BILL
CONTEST OUTLINED
-
Garrison Makes Public Lines
Upon Which Fight
VIII Be Carried

Washington. November ls--rhe mes
upon which the contest oyer the militia.
pay bill fight will be fuoght in the next
session of Congress, probably will be
clearly defined this week when secrc-
tary Garrison makes public the opinion
of Brigadier General Enoch H. CroWder,
judge advocate general of the army as
to the legality of circular No. 81 putting
into effect the Dick law for the reorgani-
zation Of the militia. Circular No ).
issued by the militia division of the war
department, declares that the federal gov
errment will not recognize national guard
officers except where the requirements
OF the regular army as to organization
armament and discipline are fully oi,-
served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MEXICAN MINISTERS
FORCED TO RESIGN
Manual Aldape Gives Up
His Office at Request of
President Huerta

Mexico City. November 16.--Manual
Cara Aldape minister of interior az
the request of President Huerta, pre-
scented his resignation late last night,
The reason for his retirement is not
known but it is believed to have been
due to the activity of Senor AIdape in
endeavoring to bring about compliance
Iby Huerta with the demands of Wash
ington that IIuerta relinquish the
presidency
Tfg Sias.Sef he'd confesred pFs gfoSis
| ly with Nelson. O'Shaughnessy, the
American charge d 'affaires, on the sub
ject of reopening negotiations with
John Lind, President Wilson's person
al representative, looking to a settle
ment of the trouble between Mexic ,
and the United States
Senior Aldape was the last remaining
cabinet officer appointed by agreement
between President Huerta and Gen.
Felix Diaz at the close of the battle
in the capital last February.
The agreement was signed in the
American embassy. The other minis
ters then chosen have since been elm
mated one by one. Aldape at first
was named as minister of agriculture,
an office that was to have been ere
ated. but never was.
Later he became minister OF public
instruction and .afterward was trans
ferred to the department of fomento.
For a short time he was acting min
iator of foreign affairs pending the
arrival in Mexico of Federico Gamboa,
minister to Holland and Belgium, who
had been given the portfolio. Aldape
went into the ministry of the interior
upon the resignation of Dr. Aureliano
Urrutia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
MENTAL STATE OF
PORTER CHARLTON
MAY BE QUESTIONED
Attorneys for American Charged With
Wife Murder Begin Prepara-
tion of the Case for the
Defense

Naples November 16-Giovanni Porzio
and Signor Catapano, counsel for the
defense in the case or Porter Charlton.
the American who is soon to stand trial
at Como, on a charge OF having murdered
his wife, returned to that place today.
They have prepared a long statement
outlining circumstances which they al
lege are favorable to Charlton, and this
will be submitted to the investigating
judge tomorrow
The attorneys said today that about 10
witnesses In New York state will be in
terrogated by q commission on Charl-
toms past life. They are anxious to
obtain the deposition of Mrs. Chartons
first husband, Neville II. Castle, for
merly a San Francisco lawyer. They
hope to induce the crown prosecutor to
order an investigation of Charltons men
tai state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
YOUTH FALLS WHEN
WALKING IN SLEEP
AND MEETS DEATH

New Haven. Conn.,, November is.
John r. A. Lannom, 10 years old, of
Louisville, KY, a Yale sophomore, fell
from a second story window In Durfee
hall at Yale, while walking in his
sleep early today and was instantly
killed. His skull was fractured. The
body was found by milkman at G
o'clock this morning. Edwin Stein
Lannon'S roommate. said Lannom was
a somnambulist and on two other oc-
casions had nearly fallen from win
dows. Lannom was on the honor list
last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Ia ANNIVERSARY OF POPE Plus
CORONATION is WITNESSED
BY AMERICAN BLUEJACKETS

| large sprinkling of Romes aristocracy.
A large number of American sailors
stood In line In the halls leading to
the chapel to witness the passage q.
the pontlff. who was escorted by %
cardinals Following in the process
sion were patriarchs. archbishops.
bishops, the members of the congrega-
tions and the heads of religious or
ders. Contingents of the various
guards added to the picturesqueness
of the scene The sistine choir, con-
Quoted by Father Lorenzo Perosi, the
noted composer. furnished music.
The pope sat on the throne, after
ward returning to his apartments in
his chair Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal
secretary OF state, celebrated pontificai
mass and impaired the benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
INVESTIGATION INTO THE
PRACTICE OF ANTHRACITE
COALROADS BEGINS TODAY

Philadelphia, November 16.--The In :
terstate commerce commission viii be-
gin here tomorrow sweeping inves-
tiPation into the rates and practices
of the anthracite coal roads.
The inquiry is being undertaken
with view to determining whether
there have been any violations by the
carriers of the interstate commerce
laws in connection with the transpor-
tation of coal. including liquor, as to
whether the roads have observed the
spirit Of the recent "com'nodssis.
clause decision. v 81 4tis hatt
roads could not ira aQn. sTsse.lsft
produced by theins' this -,
ccal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

Rome, November 16.--Officers of the
american battleships were present to-
law at the ceremony in the Sistine
chapel in connection with the anni-
kersary OF the coronation of Pope Plus
<. Among those who. occupied seats
the special tribune were Rear Ad-
}airal Cameron. MGR. Winslow and
|.ieuteuapt Commaader A. B. Heating
{ the Arkansas, Capt William J. Max
veil and Chapl9ig C.. II. Dickens Of
he Florida and chaplain William II. 1.
Reany of the Utah.
Among others who attended were
Members of the diplomatic corps,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

The question OF the reasonableness
OF the present freight rates on coal
whether the carriers discriminat..
against Independent shippers ana
whether any concerted policy exists
among them in connection with pos.
sible Determinations viii comprise an
important part of the Investigation.
The inquiry is expected to last at least
three weeks.
preside and S. II. Smith and I j. Hick
ey attorneys for the copsssission, VIII
conduct the examination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
INSURANCE WRITER'S
FORM ORGANIZATION

Boston, November 16.--An organization
of insurance writer's planned to be OF ma
tonal scope was formed here today. Ar
rangements were made to organize unions
all over the country and William Il. Grif-
fin was chosen general organizer. A
report that one of the large Insurance
companies is preparing to cut salaries az
the beginning of next year is given as
the main incentive for immediate action.
Malcolm Macdonald of Boston was
elected president OF the organization
which will be known as the Insurance
Writers of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
ONE KILLED WHEN
PARTY is SWEPT
FROM CAR BY LIMB

Macon, Ga. November 16.--I b. Ian
caster of Brunswick, Ca, was killed,
p p. Stewart and wife of Hopkins,
others painfully hurt late today when
they were swept from fiat car on the
Wayeross and Southern railroad while
on sightseeing trip to the edge of the
Okefenokee swamp. AS their train
rounded a curve an. overhanging tree
limb swept across the car. brushing its
occupants to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
HUERTAMAKESPLA|N
HIS INTENTION TO
RE TAIN AUTHORITY
Dismisses Only Minister
Favorable To His
Resignation
BRYAN AND WILSON
HOLD CONFERENCE
/ Talk Over Messages from Charge
O'Shaughnessy But Refuse to
Discuss Problem-May Lift
Embargo This Week
HUERTA OBSTINATE

Mexico City, November 1s.--lt
was learned today that the Ameri-
can charge had seen President
Huerta and from the President
himself had learned that he would
not resign and would listen only to
such proposals as were compatible
with his own dignity and that of
his country.
This is the substance of a report
which it Is said Mr.. O'Shaughnessy
has made to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
AVIATORS FALL INTO
SAN FRANCISCO BAY

San Francisco. November 16.-Three
aviators tumbled into San Francisco
bay off the Panama Pacific exposition
grounds today in a series of contests
an deXhibitions. with hydro -aeroplanes.
Their machines were damaged but no.
body was hurt. Adolph Sutro was car
rying a passenger in a machine of his
own invention when the craft dived 40
feet into the water. Both men were
rescued by a life saving crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Preliminary Elections

Lisbon, November DISCRIMINATORY
elections were held today in number of
constituencies Twenty of the IS
seats contested were carried by the gov
ernment by large najorities. The result
I'm the-other "A contests was not known
at late hour tonight, but the opposition
expected to win four of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Fall of City Expected

Noeaes. sonora, November l6.-Insur-
gents were fighting today in the streets
OF Victoria. the capital OF Tamaulipas.
and the fall of the city is expected before
morning, according 70 a report from Gen
Pablo Gonzales, received late tonight by
General Carranza
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Fire Extinguished

Savannah, November 7.-Fire in the
middle hatch of the steamship Ulidia,
containing baled cotton. which had burned
since about O'Clock Friday night, was
extinguished at 3 o'clock this morning
after the Savannah firemen had battied
with the burning cotton since Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Medical Congress Closes

Lima, Peru, November 16.--The Med
ical congress, which was attended by
delegates from Brazil. Uruguay. Argen-
tina, Paraguay and Chile, closed today
after a two weeks session. The next
congress- will be held in Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Spanish Steamer Is TOwed
Into Port With Its
Cargo Afire
WIRELESS AGAIN
EFFECTS RESCUE
Calls for Aid Bring Liner to the Res
cue and Passengers Are Taken
Off While Heavy Seas
Are Running

Hamilton, Bermuda. November 1.-THE
Spanish steamer Balmes, with her cotton
cargo on fire, was towed mco St Georges
harbor this morning by tues Gladisfen
and poerful. conveyed by the cunard
liner Pannonia
The Cunafder had on board 1so pas
sengers OF the Balmes taken off tho
burning ship Friday morning in MIDI
ocean, while heavy seas We're running,
after race to the rescue IN answer TO
wireless calls for help.
When the Balnes came to anchor in
the harbor, her matches We're lifted.
Great clouds Of smoke belched forth. but
powerful pumps soon sent tons OF water
into her hold and extinguished the fire.
The steamer is in good condition except
for the damage done by the water and
the fire in her cargo
The Pannonia. when she had finished
her task of conveying the Balmes, pointed
her PROV toward New York and steamed
away at 10 o'clock this morning tho
passengers of the Ba1mes lining her decks
and cheering Justify.
Fire Discovered
Tile ire on the Balmes was discovered
Wednesday night at II o'clock white tho
steamer was ploughng eastward on her
trir to Cadiz, Spain. from Galveston
and Havana The flames were in mold
No. .. and spread rapidly. the smoke
penetrating the engine room and the stoke
hold. The second engineer and several
members of the crew were partially suf-
located, but stuck to their posts
The wireless operator by direction OF
Captain Ruiz, then began sending our
| calls for assistance The call reached the
Pannonia. $50 miles TO the north. bound
for New York, and Captain Robert Cap
per answered he would come to the
Ralmes' aid The British cruiser suffolk
also answered the steamers call, but
/ ner messase MAS lndistncL
/ 'fnnfs -sohthf the PaBnenia, .andel,
forced didugnt raced at Top speed To-
/ ward the spot where the Ealmes had
/ said she was in distress. All of Wednes-
day night and throushuu Thursday Cap
tain Capper pressed The Pannona. Thurs
day night the Spanish vessel was sighted
| by the Cunarder, which was soon along
side the burning vessel
Take Off Passengers
Captain Capper stood by the BaImes un-
I I'll morning, and then took off her pas
sengers, the captain and crew electng to
remain on their ship to NAVIGATE her ami
fight the fire. The Pannonia and Balmos
then headed for Bermuda
The Balmes cre>y fought the fire
throughout Friday. but an the time it
continued TO gain headwa5. Saturday
night the flames had reached such pro-
PORTIONS II was thought they might spread
to the rum in the hold aud the vessel
might have to be abandoned The crew,
However. never ceased their tndeityors to
subdue the Nre, and when the tugs picked
Up the Balmes ana towed her into St
Geoi ges this morning lie powerful
PUMPS put aboard soon quenehcd IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17
Called on O'Shaughnessy

1t was he who called at the American
embassy recently and induced Nelson
o Shaugnessy. the charge d'affaires, to
send to Washington his appeal for the
|reopening of the negotiations. Senor AL
|dape's resignation was demanded at a
cabinet meeting at President Iiuerta' 8
house early this morning Huerta is said
| 10 have reiterated at this meeting the
statement that he would not resign, that
arith h,nn. a. was,leass nfs life 4or death
land he WAS disposed to play out the
|sanle. .4
| Certain intimate friends of General HUI
|lorta have been Indicating to him. it is
said. for some time that the minister
|Iof interior was intriguing for the pres
|jdeney, and that the cabinet had become
|ldivided into two camps Those who OPP
|Iposed Senor Aldape include Querido Mo-
|Iheno, minister OF foreign affairs; General
|lBlanquet, minister of war, and Jose Ma
|Yia Lozano. minister OF Fomento.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17


Mexico City, November 16.--What
doubt remained regarding General
Huerta's intentions with respect to
compliance with the American demands
for his own elimination was removed
from the minds of most Mexicans and
foreign residents by his peremptory
Dismissal today of Manuel Garxa Al
dspe, minister Of the interior, who was
looked upon as the head of Huerta's
cabinet. 4s..t..--
Manuel Cara Aldape led that group or
the cabinet which held the conviction
that it would be best to accede TO that
portion at least of Washngton's demands
which meant the total abandonment of
power by the provisional President, and
he is said to have been the only one with
sufficient courage to discuss the interna-
tonal situation frankly with his chief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-17

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