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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
INFANTRY SEXES
PIER ALLEGED TO 0BE
FEDERAL PROPERTY
Coal Trestles in Buffalo
Claimed as Property of
the United States
Government

Buffalo. n Y January tS.-A company
of the Twenty-nnth infantry marched
from Fort Porter to the foot of Erie
street today and seized that part of the
Delaw Lackawanna and Western coal
trestle which the government alleges en-
croaches on federal property. The land
extends back 10 feet from the water
along about 1000 feet of the harbor en-
trance and is worth several hundred thou
sand dollars. IT has been the subject of
litigation between the railroad and the
government for 20 years.
Todays warlike demonstration was
made upon the recommendation of John
Lord Brian. United States attorney
He recently submitted report to yAttor-
ney General Wickersham covering the
status of the fight for possession of the
property. and today X. c. Strickland, as
sistant attorney general, came here with
sealed orders from the Secretary of War
to the commandant to place his whole
force under the direction OF Mr.. O'Brian
and Mr. Strickland. The soldiers ma rchel
upon the dock equipped for an indefinite
stay. The next move, Mr.. o Brian said
rests with the railroad and unless it
moves quickly, he added. the trestle Will
be torn down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Insists Upon Retention

Constantinople, January 13.-The Turk
ish foreign minister. Noradunghian Effen-
eli. tonight submitted. to the council of
ministers a draft OF the reply to the note
of the powers. 1t is understood that it
insists upon the retention of Adrianople
for these reasons:
First, because the Bulgarian inhabitants
are in the minority in Adrianople, not
only in comparison with the Moslems, but
as compared with other Christians; Sec
ond, because of the splendid defense of
the garrison; third, the loss of Adrianople.
containing the temples of the Caliphs.
would ruin the prestige of Islam; fourth,
the loss of Adrianope. which is the gate
of Constantinople, would endanger the ex-
istence of the empire.
the reply that the powers take con-
sderation OF the vital necessities of the
empire and make representations to the
Balkan states with view to peace Tur-
key sincerely desires 20 find a common
ground of understanding and Will even
consent to fresh sacrifices
Regarding the Aegean Islands the reply
declares that Turkey refuses to abandon
the islands near her coasts. but is
ready to continue pour parlers respecting
the distant islands.
Noradunghian Effendi has instructed
the Ottoman ambassadors abroad again
TO sound the powers with regard to Adri-
anople. The superior council of war has
handed the council of minister a report ,on
the military situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
JOHNSTON
IN BEST OF HEALTH
Reports of Serious Illness
Are Entirely Without
Foundation

Washington. January 1s.-(Special.)-
The reports circulated in Birmingham
that Senator Johnston is seriously i'll are
erroneous and are without foundation.
In fact, Senator Johnston was at the
capitol today, attended the session of the
Senate and to his mail and other duties,
and declared himself feeling better than
for some time.
Senator Johnston was confined to his
room for several days last week with the
bad effects from a tooth which has been
giving nim some trouble for considerable
time. At no time, however. was he very
SICK to say nothing of being in a serious
condition. As late as 5 o'clock tonight the
senator declared that he was feeling
fine" and that any stories to the con-
trary had been greatly exaggerated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
RAILROADS RUN
DESPITE STRIKE

Bangor, Me-, January 1S.-Although
all the $50 locomotive engineers and
Aroostock railroad struck today for an
increase I'm wages. the roads passenger
service was maintained in part. Trains
were manned by men brought here from
outside the state several days ago in
anticipation of the strike. Freight serV-
ice, which is devoted largely to hand
ling print paper. was at a standstill.
The only disturbance reported in the
day occurred at Millinock, where, it
was said. an unsuccessful attempt was
made by strike sympathizers to re-
move the crew of train from Bangor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

THE CONTENTS OF ToDAY'S AGE-HERALD

19-Remove plague spot of Paris.
20-Plan to entertain crop growing hoys
21-A call to the country.
22-Meridian to vote for postmaster.
23-Dr. Phillips gives details of plans to
assist poor boys.
26-Society.
27-Ireland again to grow tobacco.
$50 Editorial comment.
30--How to be socially attractive.
sl--Gold hoard fails TO check panics.
80 Swordhsh kills shark.
s3-A Modern Cinderella, by Dolly Dali
lymple
The Book Shelf
S6-Gossip of London stage.
37-Theatres.
3S-Automobic gossip.
3s-Yarns of the courthouse gang.
40-Judge Jones tells why Posey riot was
bloodless.
HMarkets.
i2-Wage earners suffer from monetary
system.
$3.50 Magazine section.
5i-54-Comie supplement.
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Turkish Flagship Said to
Have Suffered Consider
able Damage
ENGAGEMENT LASTS
FOR THREE HOURS
Both Sides Fight Desperately for
Time, When Turks Flee in Dis
Order-Greek Battleships Suf-
fer But Little Damage

Athens, Greece, January lS-Another
sea fight between the Greeks and Turks
occurred today about so miles south of
the Dardanelles. Greek vessels attacked
and forced the Ottoman warships back
to the straits in disorder.
The Turkish flagship is said to have
suffered considerable damage.
The engagement lasted three hours
Only one Greek was wounded. while
the Greek warships were not damaged.
according to a long dispatch sent by
Admiral Countouriotis to the government.
The admiral reports that the Turkish
feet consisted of the battleshps Kheyr-
Ed Din -Barbarossa, Torgut Refs, Messu-
dieh and Assar-I-Tewfik. the cruiser
Hadeh and 13 destroyers and torpedo
boats The Greek fleet included the bat
tleships Ayeroff, Hydra, Spetsai and Pc
sara and eight gunboats and destroyers.
The following description of the engage
ment was sent by the governor of Tene-
dosko:
.'The naval fight began at rs o'clock
in the morning Both sides fought des-
perately. The Turks at 1850 began slow
ly to retreat. At 1:10 the Turkish battle.
ships were fleeing in disorder toward the
straits, firing at long intervals against
the Averon, which was pursuing at a
distance of 5000 metres and rapidly over
hauling the enemy
"The Hamideih headed the fight. One
of the Turkish battleships ceased firing
and apparently was disabled by the dead
ly fire of the Averoff The fight ended
at $50 y. m., when the enemy re-entered
the Dardanelles.
The Barbarossa and Targut Refs
throughout the flight were enveloped In
smoke. but continued to fire slowly. When
they entered the straits they had list
to starboard The Greek fleet ceased the
pursuit when its came within range of
the guns of the forts and remained cruis-
ing off the entrance"
A later dispatch from Admiral Coun-
tour'iotis says:
Have beaten the enemys fleet, which
was steaming toward Lemnos, and pur-
sued it almost into the straits, where 1t
took refuge in disorder The engagement
lasted three hours. We had only one
man slightly wounded The damage to
the Averoff is insignificant and the fight
ing power of the fleet has not been af-
fected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
HELEN GOULD WILL
SPEND ONLY $1,000
FOR HER TROUSEAU

Is one of the richest women in America,
Helen Miller Gould will confine the ex-
pense of her wedding trosseau to within
$1,000
The latter figure was that fixed by
Madeline Force. now the widow of Col.
John Jacob Astor, when she was married,
and 1t was a shock to Fifth avenue
modistes.
Many wealthy brides have spent 10
or 20 times this amount. When Miss
Gould marries Finley j. Sheppard az her
Tarrytown home next Wednesday she
will be gowned in ivory white with satin
and rose point lace trimmings with "a
court train and rose point veil. Miss
Could favorite colors are purple and
gray and most of her trosseau Is made
of these colOrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Balkans cry for war.

Balkans cry for war
Greek fleet meets Turks.
Wilson has not selected cabinet.
O'Neal declines to ask Taft to with
draw veto.
2-Plans proposed for raising more reve-
nue. for state.
s-Huddleson calls city committees pro-
posal silly.
4-Eight governors of Alabama
5-Removal of slag pile does not mean
opening OF street. says Maben.
Waterworlzs company TO add TO fiiicr
tubs.
All except Kolb silent on governorsni1.
More petitions sent 10 Lane In Bode-
ker's behalf.
6-Congress to act on Rockefeller bill.
Market getting stirred up over tariff
S--Afighty events in Howell's life.
Birmingham sets new pace in granting
OF franchises
10-congress takes up oil company fight
for Indian lands
11-New rector coming early in February.
i4-15-Sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
FARMERS MEET AT
MERIDIAN MONDAY

Meridian. Miss, January 1s-(Special., -
All the arrangements for the conference
of farmers ani Business men of Meridian
trade territory, to be held in this city
Monday, have been completed and the in
dications are that there will be an at
tcrdance from the surrounding territory
fully in keeping with the Importance of
the meeting.
This meeting, which has been promoted
by the Meridian Progressive league, aims
to give expression to the best means Of
finding substitute crop for cotton and
at the same time point out the mistakes
that have been made in other localities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19

New York, January is.-An announced
settlement today of the strike in the dress
and shirtwaist branch of tne garment
making industry. promising to send $1,000
ol eratives back to work Monday. was fol-
lowed almost at once by rebellion among
employees affected against the terms their
leaders had agreed upon with the manu-
facturers. Tonight doubt exists whether
the dress and shfrtwaist makers will ac-
eept the conditions. In the other trades
tse strike still is on. affecting more than
100000 men and women
When details of the settlement agree
r,ent were announced simultaneously at
q mass meetings, showing that the max
mum wage increase was only 10 per
cent, ths strikers at many os the meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Belonged to Government

Washington, January 18.-The federal
soldiers were ordered TO take Possession
of the North pier at Buffalo by See
retary of War Stmson at the request
Of Attorney General Wickersham The
government has disputed the Lackawan-
ma s right to the pier for many years
The department of justice is said to
have convinced che Secretary of War
that the United states had clear claim
to the properly and K. r. Strickland,
an attorney of the department, left
Washington few days ago for Buff
falo with Secretary Stimson's order.
United States Attorn4 O'Brlan at Buf-
faIo consulted the Attorney General
several times in the governments eff
fort to eject the railroad.
Tho governments claim to ownership
of the pier. ii is said. is based upon
more than 80 years of continuous un-
disputed occupancy. The pier was ac-
ouired by the United States In 1926
and no question OF ownership was raised
until 1873. when it is declared the rail-
road became a squatter and acquired
foothoid.
In 1910 an order was Issued by the
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CHAOTIC CONDITION OF
AFFAIRS RULES MEXICO

tran, commander of the Mexican federal
forces at Vera Cruz, and Commander
Azueta. In charge of the arsenal there.
have been removed. Beltran commanded
the federal forces which put down the
uprising led by Gen Felix Diaz, now
prisoner in Vera Cruz.
dispatches TO the state department to-
day tell of rumors of a threatened re-
volt in Vera Cruz, having for its object
the release of Diaz. but contain no reason
for the removal of Beltran and Azueta
The city of Acapulco, supposed to be
surrounded by rebels, is not entirely cut
Off from communication. and the state
department has been informed that wire
Is still open by way OF Manzanillo.
report from unofficial sources states that
an attack was made on Acapulco yester-
day. but no details were given.
Michael j. Hart of Mount Carmel, his,
Is IN jail at Empalme De Gonzalez for
Killing brigand while defending his own
life. lie surrendered TO the authorities.
The American embassy reports the case
had been called to its attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19


San Francisco, January ls.-The tale of
lone Mexican patrol who stood on the
beach and opened fire with rifle on an
ocean liner was brought here last night
by the Pacific mail steamer San Juan,
which arrived from Mexican ports.
Lewis Gordon. first assistant engineer
was shot through the side by the vessel 5
assistant, who sent a fusillade of bullets
across the bow of the ship as it was
leaving Acapulco.
Complaint was made to Vice Consul
Penguin, and the man. who gave his
name as DIR. Jose Ayaios, wag arrested.
Officials and passengers on the San Juan
told stories OF a chaotic state OF af-
fairs on the west coast Of Mexico. Refu-
gcea are crowding into the coast towns
and foreigners are being hunted by out
laws and revolutionsts.
Washington. January lS.-General Bel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
PARTIAL SETTLEMENT IN
GARMENT MAKERS STRIKE

inss rushed from the halls. protesting
that they would not abide by the agree
ment Some of the strikers denounced
the protocol as frame up in favor
of the manufacturers
Impatient strikers held an impromptu
meeting late In the day and appointed
leaders to organize a new union. which
they said would seek affiIiation with the
Industrial Workers of the World.
Ephraim Kaufman. business agent of
tine United Male Garment Workers of
America. gave out letter ne said he had
received from Congressman-elec Francis
o. Lindquist of Michigan. scoring whole
salers and manufacturers In the clothing
had taxen his seat in Washington he
would introduce a resolution calling for
congressional investigation into the
clothing business with = view OF regu-
latiug profits and activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
NO FURTHER RISE
EXPECTED IN OHIO

Evansville. Ind. January 1s-After a
canvass of the Ohio river flood situation
here today It was found that 5000 would
provide relief for all refugees and shat
this amount was set aside by tue dty.
Adjutant General Mccoy, representing
Governor Ralston, reported TO him no
state aid was needed The river was
stationary at a stage of i6.5 today and
no further rise is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
SISTER MARY SEMMES
DIES IN TENNESSEE

Nashville, January lS.-The funeral of
sister Mary Desales Semmes, grand
daughter of Admiral Raphael Semmes of
the Confederate cruiser Alabama, oc-
Cured here today at St Cecilia academy.
II was there she took the veil a month
ago. She was q years old and her family
home was In Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
MINISTER DUBOIS
BACK IN BOGOTA

Bogota. Colombia. January 1s.-Janaes
r. Dubois United states minister TO Co.
l,mbia. returned here Friday from
Washington. He was greeted with a
hearty reception. The Colombian press
unanimously claims that the signs point
to friendly settlement of the dispute In
regard To Panama 8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
STEAMERS AGROUND
OFF VIRGINIA CAPES

Newport News. Va, January 1S-1he
ocaI steamer Evelyn, from Philadelphia
to Key West, with coal was driven hard
aground off Cape Henry today in a south
west gale. Captain Hecker and his crew
we're taken off safely. The schooner Gem
eral White from Mobile was driven
aground and an unknown schooner was
srnk. The crew of the latter was res
cued by the life saving crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Encounters Reported

Constantinople, January 1S.-The Rus
Eian ambassador tonight visited Noradun-
phan Effendi and It is rumored that he
urged the foreign minister to take the
note of the powers under serious con-
sideratiou. Tie Italian ambassador inter-
viewed Noradunghian Effendi on the sub
ject of the Aegean islands.
1t is reported that there have been
slight encounters at Tchatalja between
the Turks and the Bulgarians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
TAFT ENTERTAINED
IN NEW YORK CITY
President Speaks at Several
Banquets-Is Royalty
Entertained

New York, January IS.-President Taft
tonight paid one of his frequent satur-
day night visits to New York, filling din
nsr engagements chief among which was
that with the Ohio society at its annual
banquet. Earlier in the evening he at
tended a private dinner given in honor of
Andrew ID. White. former president of
Cornell university, and had a tentative
engagement to drop In later at the BAN
quet of the Dutchess County New York;
society. =
Tomorrow the President, who will spend
the night at the home of his brother,
Hcrry w Taft, will address the annual
conN Nention OF the Order of B'Nail b Rith
in this city. and after another night at
his brothers residence will go to New
Haven, Conn, where ne expects to make
his home after retiring from the pres-
dency, for brief visit He plans to re-
turn here. Monday evening, attend the
theatre and board midnight train for
Was hington. Mrs. Taft accompanied him
on his trip here.
Meet With Phipps
When President Taft entered the ban
quet hall where the dinner to former
President Andrew d. White of Cornell
was to be held tonight. the first person
he saw was Henry Phipps. the Pittsbur,.
steel man. The President stretched his
hand out and smilingly said: How do
you do. Mr.. Phipps?''
Mr. Phipps looked blankly at the Pres
ident a moment. Pardon me, | don't
seem to recall your face he said
a wave of laughter from the diners
brought a smile to the Presidents face.
which had clouded for second
Mr.. Phipps," he said. Il think If you
take a good look at me you will recall"
Before the President could complete hts
sentence Mr. Phipps, who had continued
gazing intently at him. broke in with:
why, President Taft | beg your par
don. ] really did not recognize you.
The President laughed as he warmly
shook Mr.. Phipps By the hand and
walked TO the place reserved for him.
Mr.. Phipps took the matter good ma
turediy and laughed with the rest of
the diners.
President Taft, in his speech at the
Ohio dinner. came out strongly against
the bill before Congress providing for in
dependence for the Philippines in eight
years.
IF I we're partisan shouldn't ask
anything better than that the democrats
party should pass this bill and go out OF
the Philippines in eight years. he said
THE passage of this bill would make
plague the men responsible for 1t for p
years.
Would Defeat Own Efforts
us 1t possible the President asked
that little as this demoncratic admin
(Centinsed - Pegs EIevenD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
Has Not Consciously Con-
ferred With Any Pros
pective Candidates
THINKS POSITIONS
VERY RESPONSIBLE
President Elect Anticipates Little De-
lay iIf Getting Acceptances From
Such Men as He May Choose
for Various Portfolios

Princeton, N J., January 1S.-Prest-
dent elect Wilson reiterated tonight
that he had made absolutely no decls-
ion as to the personnel of his cabinet
and added that, thus far, he had not
Iconciously conferred with any pros
pective candidates.
81 wouldn't do that" he said, until
had finally made up my mind to pick
a man. / haven't consciously consulted
with any future cabinet members'-
and added as an after thought though
might have consulted with some men
whom I might subsequently choose"
Mr. Wilson again expressed his be-
lief that it was unlikely any of the
men whom he selects for his cabinet
will decline to accept the portfolios
offered them. 1t had been suggested
to him that many men were loath to
give upstheir business to enter the cab
met. He said he realized the sacri-
fees that were. necessary sometimes.
Responsible Positions
"A cabinet position, too he re-
marked, lis a veryy responsible one
where you don't get very much credit
for your successes and catch 1t hard
for your failures" He anticipated lit
tie delay. however. he said, in getting
lacceptanees from such men as he might
choose for the various portfolios, and
said that not until he had made up d
complete slate would he begin to con-
| suit those whom he had picked out.
| When Mr.. Wilson was Informed to-
night that people in Washington wero
taking 1t for granted that popular
reception will be substituted for the
inaugural ball, he said he had expected
to receive suggestions along that line.
| II assumed" he said, that something
would be substituted. | rather hoped
that Mr.. Eustis would lay some plan
before me-
William Corcoran Eustis, the inaug
| lural chairman, was reported to have
mailed his reply today TO the governors s
letter recommending elimination of the
lball. The governor said he had not yet
receiyed 1t and probably would not un-
/ I'll he reached his office in the state
housa at Trenton on Nos.day
! The governor said he expected bury
days next week in the New Jersey lag
isature. He will ask State Senator
Warren Davis to introduce on Monday
the several corporation bills that have
been drafted by the governor. Judge
Bennett Van Syekle and Chancellor
Edwin walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-19
TAKE TESTIMONY IN
SUIT AGAINST MEAT
PACKERS COMBINE
The Supreme Court of
Missouri Endeavoring
to Gust Alleged
Trust

Jefferson City. Mo-, January 1S.-Daniel
Dillon, commissioner appointed by she su-
preme court of Missouri to take evidence
in the suit filed by the attorney gen.
eral to oust the alleged meat packers
combination from the state, reported TO
the supreme court today that he found
the six companies in an agreement to
control prices.
But | do not think that the evidence
is sufficiently specific in regard TO the
volume of business it controls and the
volume of business done by others to
warrant the finding that the combina-
tion constitutes a monopoly says the
report.
The six companies named are Swift &
Co., Armour & Co., Morris & Co.. the Ma
tional Packing company, the Hammond
Packing company and the st. Louis
Dressed Beef and Provisions company.
The commissioner makes no recomnlenda-
ton as to whether the packers shall be
ousted from Missouri. Since the suit was
filed the National company has been dis
solved The commissioner found that the
National was incorporated by Swift,
capitalized at lsi5.0 .000, 600. The National
company, the commissioner says in turn,
held all the stock of the three firms and
purchased the ST Louis Dressed Beef and
Provisions company. the Hammond COM
tany and the Omaha Hutchinson. Ailgio-
American, Fowler and United PACKING
companies. Later the National was dis
solved because New York brokers failed
to raise $4,000 to form a packing l'ooI.
The suit filed by the attorney general
was directed particularly against the
Hammond Packing company Of st. Joseph
and the St Louis Dressed Beef and Pro-
vision company. the custer OF whicn
specifically is sought
Controlled By Packing Company
These are the two Missouri companies
which the commissioner found TO have
been controlled by the National Packing
company. the stock OF which in turn was
held by the Armour. Swift and Morris
interests.
Cases also are pending in the supreme
court against Swift e. Co, Morris ~ Co..
and Armour & Co., and the testimony
taken against the Hammond and st.
Louis companies by Commissioner Dillon
also will be applicable for the most part.
II is said In the cases against the three
Chicago firms.
while there is no direct testimony,
continues the report, that either SWIFT,
Armour e. Co.. or Morris & Co had any
agreement with the National Packing
company as TO the conduct and manage-
ment of its business. and while some OF
the witnesses testified that they never
knew of any such arrangement, ! have
no hesitancy in finding that there was
an agreement between Swift e. Co, Ar
mour q Co., Morris & Co. and the Ma
tonal Packing company. and the respond
cnts hereinafter mentioned. and the other
companies whose property and asses
Rave been transferred to the National
Packing company as TO the conduct OF
their business with view to destroying
free competition in the purchase of cat
tie. hogs and sheep and IN the aaic of
fresh meats and other packing house
products in Missouri and in the United
States"