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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
j. s. READY TOPLACE.
BIG ARMY IN FIELD
At MOMENT NOTICE

Washington. November 1.-The war
ment are completed and for the first
time in the history of the country
Uncle Sam is in readiness, at a mo-
ment's notice to arm and equip 100000
men to send into the field in the event
of war with a first class power. These
plans have been worked out during
the last six years through the sys-
tematic and unremitting labor Of Lieu
tenant j. r. Thompson, of the ord
nance department, under the direction
of Brigadier General William Crozier,
chief of the bureau.
Colonel Thompson pointed out that
his war plan" is based upon condi-
tions as they would actually exist in
the event of hostilities. The line Of
the regular army would be increased
to its maximum enlisted strength as
provided for by law. the entire organ
lied militia of the country would be
mustered into the service of the United
States at full war strength and the
remainder would be raised by the en-
listment of volunteers The ''war plan"
as now completed provides that this
force shall be armed and equipped a.
units. are sent to the scene of operation.
For coordination, tables and maps have
been prepared, giving for the mobile army
and the organized militia, for each arm
of the service, their present strength and
the number of troops required to bring
each arm TO war strength, as well as
the number and kind of volunteers to be
raised to complete a half million of
troops.
The various increases needed in each
branch of the service are shown on a
map which is divided into five ordnance
supply sections. corresponding as follows:
Sections numbers / and eastern depart
ment of the army; section s, southern
department; section 4. central department;
section 8, western department. The num-
Der of sets of equipments of the differ
ent kinds required thus can be very close
ly approximated. The exact number of
arms and equipment of every department
to be held on hand at the supply arse
nails throughout the country is then de-
termined.
The department also has worked out a
system of division field supply depots.
Each depot has the necessary personnel,
tools, ordnance stores and supplies esti-
mated as sufficient for maintaining for
six months, complete division of infan-
try or cavalry or auxiliary army trooos.
These division depots are so arranged
that several can be readily combined into
a field army depot.
The system includes kilograms. letters
and various orders, which would need only
to be dated and signed in the office IF
the chief of ordnance. in order to set
the machinery of equipment IN opera
ton.
The general staff of the army deems
the new war plan as applied to ord
nance, so valuable IN the expeditions
placing of properly equipped troops in
the field, at short notice, that it has di:
rected other departments, such as engi-
neers, quartermasters corps, medical de-
partment and signal corps to prepare sim
liar systems. .
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Official Statement

Nogales, Sonora, November @.
Through DR.. Henry Allen Upper of the
International Peace Forum, Gen. Ven
ustiano Carranza. head of the consti-
tutionalists of Mexico, transmitted to
the United States government today an
official statement which suggests that
President Wilson can solve the Mex
lean problem by merely according to
the constitutionalists the right to i'm
port arms freely from the United
States.
The struggle in Mexico will continue
until enc side or the other is beaten
into helplessness, the statement asserts.
1t further declares that the constitu-
tionalists are confident of wiping out
Huerta and his partisans in a short
time If the embargo on arms is lifted.
Carranza came here from Hermosillo,
the rebel capital, with DIR. Upper, who
had been with him there for several
days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
STORY OF MURDEROF
FLORENCE BROWN IS
TOLD IN STATEMENT
Meade Barr, Alleged To
Have Confessed. to Muir
der, Intimates Others
Implicated

Dallas, Tex. November 2.--In a state
ment given out today. Meade Barr, who
appeared as witness before the grand
jury last night. is quoted as saying that
the killing of Miss Florence Brown, to
which Barr is alleged to have confessed,
was at the instigation of another person.
Barr, it is understood, gave the name of
the persons to the grand jury.
Mrs. Ellie M. Lake, young widow
who was taken into custody after Barr
appeared before the grand jury was still
under detention today. County officials
assert that she is held on felony war
rant but decline to make more specific
statement as to the charges. Mrs. Lake
is vigorous in her denial of any connec-
ton with the murder of the young wom-
an who was found with her throat cut
and head battered in downtown real
estate office, where she was employed,
last July. Mrs. Lake asserts that Barr
is of unsound mind and told of incidents
which she alleged occurred while he lived
at her house with his sister, to support
her contention.
In the statement credited to Barr which
purported to be in substance his testi-
mony before the grand jury, Barr is
quoted as saying that he "doped himself
up on the morning of the killing; Sc
creted himself in the real estate office,
told in detail how he attacked the young
stenographer and gave as the last words
of the young woman: God have mercy.
am so young and have had so much
trouble"
1t is understood that Barr will be re-
called before the grand jury probably to-
morrow. If he Is to appear as witness
in this state q pardon must he secured
from the governor of indiana where be
was serving a sentence when he is first
alleged to have confessed to the killing
Barr was brought to Texas last Friday
from Jeffersonville Ind, where he was
an inmate of the state reformatory,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03

literature to every school child in the
city. These notices are educational in
behalf of the free dispensary and are in
tended to be taken home by the children
and studied in collaboration with their
parents. The notices give details as to
how children are the unconscious medium
of spreading disease, especially at school
disease which originates more or less
from different forms of neglect in hum
BILE homes and which could be prevented
by the offices of free dispensary which
would teach both the children and their
parents proper living methods, sanita-
ton, and aid them in stamping out the
first stages of all disease as it would ap-
pear. The committee states that it Is the
duty of the parents of Birmingham to in
form themselves of such things and that
these notices and the pubic meeting
Wednesday evening are to give them this
opportunity,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
LARGE CROWD EXPECTED
AT MEETING WEDNESDAY

Indications are that there will be very
large crowd at the mass meeting at the
jefferson theatre Wednesday night when
oscar Underwood and DR.. George II.
Denny will be the principle speakers in
behalf of a university free dispensary
in Birmingham.
The purpose of the meeting will be edu-
cational exclusively. as the committee in
charge announces there viii be no sub
scriptions asked for. none received nor
will workers in the campaign be solicited.
The meeting was announced from the pull
pits of Birmingham yesterday. Almost
every pastor in the city. it is stated,
strongly Endorsed the campaign to start
November IL to raise $4,000 for the free
d spensary.
The board Of education is sending out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
FLOOD GATES OF SAN FERNANDO
RESERVOIR SOON TO BE OPENED

Los Angeles, November 2.-For one day
this week-next Wednesday-this city ex-
poets TO have most of it's population
transferred to the head of a valley %
miles north to witness the last act of an
eight year job-the opening of the flood
gates which will let into the San Fer
nando reservoir the snow waters gath
cred from the slopes of the Sierras and
brought here 26o miles over desert and
through mountains by the Los Angeles
aqueduct.
There win be a two days celebration,
Wednesday. at the reservoir and Thurs
day at park where a 100000 fountain
will be dedicated to commemorate what
the people of the city refer to as one of
the greatest engineering achievements of
the world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03

Just now the future policy of the
United States is being quietly and in
formally made known in diplomatic
circles abroad and there are intima-
lions that before many days foreign
governments generally will have been
appraised of the American attitude. 1t
is unlikely that there will be any pub
lication of the American policy until
Europe has been formally sounded out.
What the United States desires, 1t IS
believed. Is that the powers shall indi-
cate their support of Its efforts to solve
the problem so that 1T may approach
the Mexico City administration in a
iinal effort to secure the elimination
of Huerta. The conference at Vera
Cruz between oohn Lind, President
Wilson's personal representative, and
the Russian. Norwegian and Germa n
ministers, has not been explained here,
but 1t is thought to be a part of the
programme of enlisting the support Of
foreign governments
Senator Bacon. chairman of the for
eign relations committee. conferred
with President Wilson at the White
House late today. but declined to dis
cuss his visit. Asked for his views on
the situation in general, the Georgia
senator said the one thing needed to
insure peaceful settlement of the
Mexican problem was for the govern
ments of Europe to indicate in some
positive way that they intended to
leave in the hands of the United States
the formulation of policy to be pur-
give the policy their support.
Will Be Compelled to Accede
IF this Is made so clear" he said,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
American Imprisoned

Nogales. Sonora. November 2.-Dr. S.
F. A. Williams, formerly of Los An
geles, has been imprisoned by General
Ojeda. federal commander at Guaymas.
according to information received today
by American Consul Simpich. Dr. Will
liams, who had been practicing at Her.
mosillo. the constitutionalists capital,
went to Guaymas several days ago
against the advice of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Meant Well

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
bashful man who visited school was
asked by the mistress to say a few words
to the pupils. Scholars" he said, Il
hope you will always love your school
and your teacher as much as do!' Tab
leau--Gigglng pupils and a blushing
teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Deaths and Funerals
C.. M. Cory

Funeral services over the remains
of c. M. Cory. who died in Lake City,
Fla, last Friday were held yesterday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the pri-
vate chapel of Shaw and Sons. Inter-
ment in Elmwood cemetery. The de-
ceased Is survived by his widow and
four children. Several brothers and
sisters also survive. including Chappen
Cory and Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson of Bir-
mingham. The mother of the deceased
Mrs NJ. e. Cory, also, survives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
J. c. Halbin

Funeral services over the remains OF
J. c. Halbin, aged "a years, who died
yesterday morning will be conducted
this afternoon from his late residence
1900 Avenue C at o'clock. Interment
Will follow In Elmwood cemetery The
deceased who was a well known off
cial of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad is survived by his widow and
several children
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Mrs. Liddie Lane

The remains of Miss Liddie Lane, who
died Saturday night at the residence
of her sister Mrs. NJ. S. Sloan, in the
Levert apartments were sent to Au-
burn yesterday morning for interment.
The deceased is survived by three sis
tiers, Mrs M. S. Sloan, Mrs. George Pc
trie of Auburn and Miss Kate Lane
of Auburn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
The Haupv M-p

Lord Ha'dane, leaving New York. ex-
pressed his displeas sure over the frequen-
cy of American divorce
I'm the train from Philadelphia the
other dav.'' he said. two young and
pretty women sat near me.
9. so Cora Brown is married, eh?' said
the first.
Eyes, married last week. the other an
swered.
"'Ard who is the happy MANI
Why John Brown. of course. whose
$1,000 alimony now ceases"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
S. J. Holman

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. S. ]. Holman, aged &C years, who
died Saturday, will be conducted this
morning at $3.50 O'clock from her late
residence, 2216 Avenue +. Interment
will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The
deceased is survived by three sons and
one daughter
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Mrs. j. II. Bargainier

Greenville, November 2.-(Special Sat-
urday afternoon at o'clock Mrs. j., H.
Rarganier of Greenville died at her home.
Mrs. Bargainier was a member of the
Bantist church.
She is survived by her husband and
two little girls, Alice Jewel and Bob
Dickson.
Funeral services were conducted this
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence
by her pastor. DIR. l.. L. Gwaltney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03

he will be compelled to accede to any
demand made by the United States and
peaceable solution of the Mexican
problem very promptly would be
found"
The belief of many officials is that If
the United States can approach Huerta
with the united backing Of the nations
of the world, he might yield, but prom
nent constitutionalsts here, who know
Huerta's personality, declare he will nev-
er retire unless force is used.
One of the phases of the situation which
Is a subject of much comment, in official
circles is the absence of official denial
to hlne many theories being published ev-
cry day forecasting Intervention of some
kind or another. Such officials as were
asked tonight if they would authorize a
denial that the United States might use
drastic measures in case Huerta refused
to yield, said they did not care to say
anything at all under the present circum-
stances.
Transfer Explained
Secretary Daniels of the navy depart
ment when asked concerning the four
American ships on the east coast of Mex
leo, for whose relief four other ships
are enroute from Hampton roads, de-
clared that while transfer ultimately was
intended, the ships at Vera Cruz had
been notified not to leave until ordered
He, declared the navy department had
not yet decided when it would order the
ships to return, but that for the present.
even American warships would be kept
in and around Vera Cruz
Though it had been generally supposed
the Huerta government had made objec-
ton to the presence of the American yes
sells, beyond October &c, the date on which
officiAl permission for their stay expired,
it was learned today that no intimation
has been conveyed at any time to the
United States through official channels
against the presence of the SHIPS. Though
there have been published statements
from General Huerta along this line, no
formal objection has been recorded.
That the Forthcoming week will produce
tangible developments in the diplomatic
side of the situation Is confidently ex-
pected. President Wilson, Secretary
Bryan and his advisers are constantly
occupied with the numerous phases of
the situation and are keeping in close
touch with the dispatches from Mexico
1t is believed here that Huertas pro-
claInation as to the result of the election
of October &c will be made later shortly
thereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Walter Lewis Moore

The remains of Walter Lewis Moore,
aged seven years. who died Saturday
were sent yesterday afternoon to Clinic.
Ky, for interment by Shaw and Sons
The deceased is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Addie Moore
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Ask Strike Investigation

Boston, November 2.-Resolutions ask
ing Congress to Investigate the strike of
MICHIGAN copper miners were adopted at
public meeting of the Central Labor
union tcnight. The international execu-
tive board of the Boot ami Shoe Workers
union voted $1,000 to aid the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
Mrs. c. C. Peacock

Greenville, November 2.-(Special) 1.-The
remains of Mrs. C. C. Peacock were
brought to Greenville on Saturday. Fu-
neral services will be conducted on Mon
day afternoon afVhe Antioch church, near
Greenyile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03

Conceived eight years ago, when the
city, then with a population of less than
100000 was suffering a water famine the
plan of the aqueduct involved intricate
engineering problems and questions OF
water rights, some of which are now
in the courts of Inyo county. Although it
has cost more than $4,000, 900, it's COM
pletion has brought to the city water
supply capable of furnishing approxi-
mately 260,000,0o0 gallons every "a nours
The aqueduct taps Owen river in Inyo
county and leads it first into Haiwee
reservoir, an artificial lac covering a
valley seven miles long by one mile wide,
to depth of 60 feet. From this reservoir,
which lies at an altitude OF more than
half mile the aqueduct flow is carried
through open condits across valleys and
the great Mojave desert and in tunnels
through mountains of the coast range.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03

San Francisco November 2.-The
cruiser South Dakota sailed today with
no announced destination. 1t is under
stood sho is going to San Diego, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-03
u. S. MAKING SUPREME
EFFORT TOWARD HUI
ERTA'S RETIREMENT
Future Policy Made Known

assist in habilitating the governmental
machinery of the country.
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LICE 10y. Undertaken Phone 70

JOHNS Undertaking. Co. Phone iooz.
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Will Be Compelled to Accede

IF this is made so clear" he said,
that General Huerta will understand.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-06-21
Motorcycle Club TO
Take Road Sunday

An members Of the Grady County
Motorcycle club ana o,hers who are
owners Of motorcycles ande are not
members Of the club are requested to
meet at Nichols Bros shop, corner
Third and Choctaw avenue. Sunday
afternoon at p, m. June Y, 1919.
1t is desired to get a picture Of the
club and after that the club will make
a run TO the holdings OF the Cement
Oil and Gas Co, about 10 miles south
west Of this CITY, at which drilling Of
a well will be commenced within the
near future
The club is assured by Messrs. Mich
OILS. Barton and Bagley that the roads
to the Cement Oil and Gas Co.'S lease
are in excellent condition, which will
thus afford good motoring and it IS
again requested that all members Of
the club will remember the date and
place and be on hand promptly ai
/ / p. m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-06-21
SAVER SAYS
CHICKASHA
STILL BEST

Returning for a visit after five years
absence during which he has been a
resident of Los Angeles. Cal, D. D.
.sayer, one Of the pioneer citizens here
and prominently identified with the
growth of the town for many years,
declares Chickasha still looks good to
him and expresses the belief that the
future holds many good things in store
for this section.
81 have lived in several states, in
cluding Dakota, Kansas, Missouri and
California, said Mr.. Sayer. Il have
seen the ups and downs in all Of them,
and my candid judgment is that no
state holds out better opportunities
or has a brighter future than Okla
homa. have recently been making a
visit in Missouri and have seen a num-
ber Of towns but I find none with bet
ter conditions than exist in Chicka-
she Oklahoma has had to contend
with some adverse conditions, but
there is no country that is free from
drawbacks Within a few years have
seen the Imperial Valley in California
once a dreary desert, converted into a
rich and productive country Frost
gets the fruit crop in California occa
sionally but they go right ahead and
don't make any roar about it, Plenty
of nerve and industry will overcome
the obstacles in any country
q am just as certain as | ever was
that this section Of Oklahoma is as
good a country as can be found any
where, taking everything in consider
alton. and the future is sure to bTinI
marked advancement all along th'
| line"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-06-21
Tennis Fans to Enter
the State tournament

A light work out this evening on the
Sixteenth street courts VIII be the
final training for the racquet wielders
that will represent Chickaaha at the
open championship tennis tournament
at Okeene, the preliminaries OF which
will be played tomorrow afternoon.
Some Of the best tennis sharks in the
southwest will be seen in action at the
Okeene tourney. Word has been re+
ceived that teams from Missouri and
Kansas will be there to compete with
the Oklahoma champions for honors,
insuring that great interest is being
taken in the tournament.
chickasha will be represented by
two teams, ]. E. Mcneil and w T.
Phillips pairing off, and H. NJ Smith
ir., and Arthur Lsle Of Pocasset com
posing the other team Lisle, Smith
and McNellli viii also enter the sin
giles. The men will leave Chickasha
early Sunday morning. returning Wed
nesday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-06-21

Duncan Okla June 2i.-"The CHS
holm trail road is cinched Engineer
Goitt Of the state highway commits
sion made this statement at an ad-
dress IN Comanche Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Goitt was going over the route
and stated that the department had
approved the road. making it a state
highway as far south as Comanche.
The Chisholm trail belongs to this sec
ton, ne said, and the department
would see to 1t that it remains as es-
tablished by the hardy and venture
some pioneers
The meeting at Comanche followed
the arrival Of Mr.. Gott there. The
gentleman was escorted to Duncan by
Tom L. Wade OF Marlow and a delega-
ton of local citizens filling FIVE auto
mobiles completed the balance Of the
journey For a iumped-m arrange
ment tie Comanche meeting was very
enthusiastic. Mr.. Goitt addressed the
meeting aud made some pertinent sug.
gestions regarding the route. The
road between Duncan and Comanche
he stated, was the best south of the
South Canadian and further that the
route through the county could b
made into a substantial, permanent
highway at a cost not exceeding sl0l
per mile
In this connection HE recommended
that practical road men be employed
in building the road and pledged tn,
assistance and cooperation OF the stat
department in the work
AT the suggestion Of J. NJ. Browning
president Of the Duncan chamber 0
Commerce, a committee Of comanch
citizens was named to confer with
similar committee here on the oeoa
sion OF the Duncan good roads meei
ing to be held Friday evening. Jun
27, having in view the selection of
day on which the two towns will unit
in working the intervening ten mile
Of road. It is the purpose to declare
( holiday, CLOSE up shop" and spen
an entire day on the road