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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-14

seemingly impossible chances, out
guessing the infeld, stealing home
with the winning run or killing OH
seeming sure hits in a manner that
breaks hearts.
Cobb is the biggest attraction in
baseball and sends more money into
the box office than any individual
that ever played the game.
Jackson is Cobb's persistent rival.
With as much speed as the Georgian,
Jackson does not possess the fash
light initiative of the blonde whirl-
wind, but then neither do 80 per cent
of the ball players, for Cobb's think
ing is instantaneous.
jackson is as great an outfelder as
Cobb. He hasn't put the brains into
the game that has marked Cobb's
career, because he hasn't had to. He
is natural born player. Cobb is
also, plus the high-power brain which
raises him above all others.
Ever since Cobb Joined his team
after settling the salary question with
the Detroit management, Jackson
has been kicking his heels and the
pair are in a nip-and-tuck race, away
out in front of all rivals.
Lacking the electrifying spontan-
iety that makes Cobb so brilliant
performer, Jackson is equally efec-
tive. He is more methodical than his
rival and doesn't stage the sensa-
tienal performances on the base lines
that have made Cobb the most
taIked-of player in the game.
But the fans love Jackson for his
good old-fashioned manner of put
ting his weight behind his hits-those
long. clean, extra base drives of the
born slugger, which go, as Willie
Keller has been quoted as saying,
sdwhere the fielders amt"
Hannes KoIehmainen, the Finn
long-distance runner, has been rein
stated by the A. A. U.
Mike Gibbons wasted little time on
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-14

Gibbons coTnered him and a left
hook and right uppercut did the BUSH
ness. After the battle Gibbons came
out with a challenge to Frank Klaus
for a fight for the middleWeight
championship. AS long as Eddie
McGoorty is hanging around these
two fighters have no license to claim
the title .....
The trial of Arthur PeIkey on a
charge of manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death of Heavyweight
Champion Luther McCarty in the
ring at Calgary, May "a, has been
set for June 10. Promoter Tommy
Burns will not be tried until fall. If
Pelkey is discharged it is probable
the charge against Burns will be
dropped. .
STANDING. OF THE CLUBS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
Powers Restless

Washington December 5.-Guaroed
inquiries are being made at the state
department by representatives of some
of the European governments as tu
the prospect for an early termination
of tho present conditions in Mexico
which are imposing grievous burdens
upon foreign interests
There is no evidence that these In
Guiries have had any effect upon the
development of the administration $
policy in regard to Mexico There is
much unofficial talk however of q
pr robable early recognition of the fact
that the constitutionalists are in pos
session of more than half of the coun-
try.
Administration officials here are
looking for some important develop
ments result of the eXtraordi
narily successful campaign of the con-
stitutionalists and every precaution Is
being taken to make certain the pro-
lection of foreign lives and property
at the scene of the trouble. The navy
has a fleet of 10 warships on the east
ern coast of Mexico. ON the west coast
twice as extensive and with almost. no
means of communication by rail, how
ever. the American naval force is much
below the needs of the situation, hence
1t was announced today two gunboat Is
the Yorktown at San Francisco and
the Raleigh at Bremerton, were sailing
for Mexicap waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
NO GENERAL STRIKE
IN INDIANAPOLIS
Most of Striking Transfers
Return to Work
Today

indianapolis. Ind, December 5.-There
VIII be no general strike in indianapolis
at this time, and teamsters whose en-
ployers have signed union contracts will
return to work tomorrow morning. This
course was decided upon late today at a.
meeting of the teamsters' union, which
was addressed by Daniel j. Tobin inter-
national president of the teamsters' or
ganization.
The talk about a general strike in
Indianapolis at this time is all nonsense,
declared President Tobin ''The time is
not right
1T is better for us to: have 700 team
sters wearing union buttons at work than
to have twice that number idle in the
streets. If we expect fair treatment, we
must be fair and | urge you to permit
the teamsters. employed by team owners
who have signed union contracts to re-
turn to work.
The vote in favor of the proposition
was unanimous.
-Four non-union drivers were shot to-
day, the fifth day of the strike. Jacob
Sonenfield of Chicago and George c.
Williams of Cincinnati were wounded
Scnenfield seriously when a crowd at
tackled a transfer wagon. Two negroes
on an ice wagon were peppered with
shot, but not seriously hurt, when fired
Upon by men who escaped in an automo-
bile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
CONTINUED on Page Temp
UNDERWOOD LEADS
CLAIMS BILL FIGHT
The House Spends Most of
Day Discussing the
Measure

Washington, December 5.--The House
spent most of the day discussing thu,
southern omnibus claims bill carrying
total of $1,729,O00 FOR claims grow :
ing out of damage TO PERSONS or prop
erty during the civil war. A filibuster.
led by Representative Mann of Illinois.
the republican leader prevented ac-
ton on the bill, which, however, proba :
bly, will come UP again next FRIDAY
Democratic Leader Underwood took
personal charge of the fight for the
payment of the claims and served no.
tice on the republicans that when the
opportunity offered the bill would be
passed by the House regardless of dila-
tory tactics or any other opposition
from the minority.
The bill carries s1.l91.000 for indi-
vidual claims for stores and supplies
S4S6.0 200 for claims on account of dam
age to churches, colleges and other
buildings, and s51 900 for miscellaneous
claims, all in accord with the findings
of the court of claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
TAFT DECIDES RATE
PROBLEM IN FAVOR
RAILROAD COMPANY
Shippers Fail to Show Dis
elimination Against Gin
cinnati in Rates South,
Says Opinion

Cincinnati, December 5.-City shippers
and civic organizations failed to make
out a case in their charges that the Gin
cinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific
railroad was discriminating against Gin
cinnati in freight rates, according to the
opinion of former President Taft of the
United States.
He was attorney for the trustees of the
cally was referee in the rates contrc-
| versy.
| Mr. Taftss decision rendered today ex-
pressed the opinion that the petitioners
had not presented a showing sufficient
to warrant the trustees of the Cincinnati
Southern. which is owned by the city,
taking action against the Cincinnati. New
Orleans and Texas Pacific company, to
which 1t is leased.
Mr.. Taft said, however, that IL the pc
| titioners could furnish available trus-
tees with additional evidence the trustees
might consider It,
Character of Evidence Needed
| This evidence would be how much move
ment from the south to Cincinnati there
is over the lessees line in the oommqdi-
ties specified; how conditions properly af-
| fecting the reasonableness of rates differ,
| if at all, as between northbound and
southbound traffic and how far the DIFF
ferences in rates complained of really
acutey affects the business interests of
| Cincinnati as a whole.
| The petitioners claimed that the trus-
tees have the right to forfeit the lease
| If the lessee company was discriminating
on rates.
Mr.. Taft, In his opinion, further says.
IF after receiving the additional evi-
dence your conclusion Is in the affirma-
| tive l advise YOU that your duty would
be to bring the proceeding.
! IF you are doubtful and think sue
cess is not clear. | advise you to notify
| the petitioners that you do. not feel
justified in taking the action they ask but
that you will await the result of their
own proceedings before he interstate COM
merce commission and that In the event
of favorable finding blythe commission
you Will then give all the assistance the
lease affords In the enforcement Of its
| covenants
Lower Than Similar Rates
1T fairly appears that the rates now
Iin effect from Cincinnati to Chattanooga
! upon the numbered classes are lower than
similar rates prescribed by the railroad
commissions of most states In the south.
"They are as low and usually lower
than the interstate rates made by south
| ern roads for similar distances
| While Mr. Taft was the attorney for
! the trustees, yet the attorneys for the
| by his decision.
| The case dates back 90 years and has
/ been before the supreme court of the
| United States twice and the commerce
| court once. each time being sent legally
back by lack of jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Heflin clashes with Alabama women
on suffrage question.
Federals fleeing pursued by rebels
Prohibit shipping of arms into Ire
land.
Taft decides rate problem in favor of
railroads.
Fifty believed killed in flood
2-Cftizens agree that city should get re-
gional bank
S-South finds flaw in primary sugges-
tion. afff
EEditorial comment
5-Polcen1an Moore dead from wounds
Judge Lane replies to Spain.
Hopeful that extra session will be
called.
Virgins to head citys detectives.
6-Society.
7-Sports.
10-Delegates refuse to change name or
conference.
n.stevenson sees 2eed of reform in JEFF
ferson.
13-Markets. +.r
4ETrade lower in Industrial lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
PROTEST AGAINST
EXECUTING WOMAN
Hundreds Ask Governor to
Stay Mrs. WakefieId's
Sentence

Hartford, Conn, December bet
ters protesting against the execution
on March 4, next, of the death sen
tence of Mrs. Bessie wakefield for the
murder of her husband, continue to
pour into the governors office. Fiji
teen hundred were received yesterday
and 500 up to noon today. Practically
all of these are from outside of the
state. the greater number coming from
the west. Hundreds of these letters
are piled up on the desk Of the COVER
nor and many of them unopened as yet
because of lack of opportunity on the
part Of the clerical forces.
Governor Baldwin has frequently
said that he has no authority to par.
don Mrs Wakefield or mitigate her
sentence He Is a member of the board
of pardons, having one vote. par
don granced by the board must be a
unanimous vote. No petition for pardon
or commu>ation OF sentence has hem
filed by Mrs. Wakefield's attorney The
board of pardons meets on Monday.
but the Wakefield case viii not come
up, The next regular meeting OF the
board is in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
AGE-HERALD

The AgeHerald tomorrow will contain
some unusually interesting features,
among thems being the following
b, f. Yoakum one of the greatest rail-
road men in America. describes his project
for the low grade railroad from the
Mississippi valley to Colon on the PAN
anna canal
James Morgan will begin one of the
most remarkable features ever UNDER
taken by newspaper, entitled, In the
Path of Napoleon He describes his 1000
mile trip taken 100 years after Napoleons
downfall to all the scenes of the great
Emperor's life activities
Bill Vines writes tomorrow on Fighting
the Trusts
Frank G. Carpenters subject is, with
Roosevelt in South America"
Osborn Marshall writes an inspiring
story on a Dressmaker Who Does Big
Things"
G. f. Markell writes on "The Bruin
City in the Heart of Helvetia."
A classic in a page Js The Duke OF
Milan" by Philip Massiugcr.
Articles by women writer's viii include:
Homemade Christmas Presents Aug
ment the Perlpatetic Band" by Dolly Dal-
rymple.
IAN the Worlds Stage" by Kari
Kaffer.
"Alamuchee, one of the New Conson-
dated Schools of sumpter County, by
Flora Milner Harrison.
Mothers and Their Daughters" by
I1arion Harland.
"A Trip of Southern Town-Greensboro,"
BY Mrs. j. b. Reid
on the editorial feature page will be
the following:
"A Revolution in Americas School Sys-
tenn" by Richard Spillane.
'Lafayette's Reception in Alabama" by
Or. 3. f. Riley.
THE Domestic cat by DIR. w e.
Evans
Concerning tuberculosis" by DR..
s viisar, ''io to acart rams" by James N.
Luiie.
Some Of the illustrated feature articles
from European capitals include the fol-
lowing.
Lisbon-"Dr. Alfonso Costa, Dictator OF
Portugal" by Earnest l.. Heitkamp.
London--"Great Brain Specialist Indicts
Women Suffragists." by f. i. Scott.
St Petersburg Grand Duke Constan-
tines New Religious Drama Offends tho
Hold synod. by Julius Ostman
/ The corle section IN colors viii tell all
ancut Mammas Angel Child. Old Doc
YAK and the other funny people.
The Age-Herald Is the only Sunday
newspaper in Birmingham carrying the
dispatches of the Associated Press, the
greatest news gathering organization in
the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
Late Reports Add to Enormity Of
Flood Disaster-Property Loss
May Total 1000, ,OOO-For-
mer Alabamian Drowned
Near Bryan
DEATH LIST OF
THE TEXAS FLOOD

Bryan, Tex, December 5.-A death
list of more than 30, with scores of
flood refugees spending tonight In
imminent peril and possibly II thousand
others marooned and suffering from
prolonged hunger and cold, was indl-
cnted by tonight's reports from the
flooded Brazos river bottoms in this
section of south central Texas. For
over so miles the Brazos WINS three to
five miles wide and running with mill
race speed
The known dead in Texas foods NUNS
bered 80 bafore reports from the mum
dated territory In this district began COM
ing in late today brought by men on
horseback, which was about the only re-
liable means of communication. These
eouriers' reports Indicated at least % more
lives lost, About two-thirds of the
crowned were negroes.
The riders reports Indicated that the
property loss would total 100000 or s5.-
100000, when losses along the Brazos are
added to the already heavy damage in
other portions of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
1000 ROUNDS OF
AMMUNITION FOUND
CONCEALED ON MEN

New York, December 5.-The jerky
walk of two firemen going aboard the
Ward liner Matanzas today attracted
the attention of customs inspectors.
They searched the two and found on
each 1000 rounds of ammunition clever
erly concealed in canvas vests. The
ammunition was confiscated. The
Matanzas Is due to sail for Havana
on December II.
1t is thought the ammunition was
Intended for the rebels in Mexican
territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
Thomas Continues III

Nashville, December 5.-No Improvement
is noted tonight in the condition of John
w. Thomas, Jr., president of the Nash
vile Chattanooga and st. Louis railway
who is critically i'll at his home here
Physicians are constantly in attendance
and grave apprehension for his recovery
Is felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
Representative ]. Thomas Heflin Closes Argu-
ment Before House and Is Answered By Mes
DANES Jacobs Hundley and Baldridge
CONGRESSMAN'S SPEECH DECLARED
BEST HE HAS EVER MADE ON QUESTION
America" a"-Alabama Women Respond to
Address In Telling Speeches
by c. e. sTEwART

Washington, December 5-(SpeciaL)- Alabama clashed
today oraorca conflict when Representative Thomas
Hen closed the fer the who oppose
suffrage before the committee rules Mr. Hefn spoke
hour and in an oratorcal flight gathered the
the stars and SKINNED the from the milky of
these made bouquet which slowered in prousion
womankind general and those opposed to The cause' in
Xpartic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
WELL KNOWN RAILROAD
OFFICIAL DROWNED

Henry Martin. vice president and gen.
eral manager of the International and
Great Northern railroad, was drowned at
Valley Junction, near here, late today,
while attempting to rescue marooned flood
victims. Mr.. Martin went to Valley juno
tion, where the confluence of the Little
and Big Brazos rivers made a swirling
lake six miles across. to personally dl-
rect the roads relief forces, and was at
tempting to navigate a boat alone when
the frail craft was upset. His body has
not been recovered.
Six members of the Galveston life
saving crew and train load of motor
boats from Houston, which were to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
Villa Dispatches Troops to
Overtake Refugees From
Chihuahua
NON N-COMBATANTS
WILL BE PROTECTED
Rebel Chief Abandons Occupation of
Chihuahua to Overtake Retreating
Army-Will Confiscate Money.
Powers Grow y. .ss

Junrez. December stead of oc-
e"pyine chihuahua, 2 state capital.
Gen. Francisco vtoo With hi. 1000
rebels, who were mped along the
railroad north % ) city. today re-
turned hurriediyn Z lila Ahumada, the
telegraph stati dispatch more
men In pursuit he federaIs retreat-
ing toward Ojinaga, on the border.
A garrison of 500 rebels occupy the fort
at ojinaga and General Villa said his
soldiers would not permit the federals to
reach the border or cross over into the
United States without a. fight. His pur-
pose is not only to capture the federal
troops. but also to seize the arms and
equipment.
The federals, however, will be In the
majority unless they are overtaken by the
rebel pursuers. With the 1000 or more
fugitive federals are General Salvador
Mercado, the deposed military governor
and commander, numerous other generals
and officers and members of wealthy
Chihuahua families. who left the city
IA cSipitdttiy Oll lOOI III Iedf OF a r6DGl at
tack.
To COnfiscate Money
General Villa expressed his intention
to confscate the money which the fug1-
tives were reported to have withdrawn
from the banks before the evacuation. He
said he would protect the non-combatarts
except such as were considered political
offenders. Members of the Terrazas fam
lily were placed by him in the latter class
Crowds of persons with automobiles
camped at Preside, Tex. opposite DINA
ga, in anticipation that the refugees, IN
cluding the federals, would cross the
river. Should the federals, dishea rtened
by their long siege in Chihuahua and by
the decision of General Mercado to flee
because of the bankrupt condition of his
army, decide to cross they would have
to give up their arms on the American
side
'ffie report reacheu Ojinaga that the f,sz
eitites had been in great distress, since
their route was across a wateriess des.r,
plateau, swept by cold winds at night ard
sandstorms by day.
Turn to West
Rebels reported that part of the fugi-
tives had turned to the west and were
approaching Palomas. on the border op-
posite Columbus, N. NJ. With them were
said to be Gen. Jose Salazar and Pascunl
Orozco, both of whom are under indict-
ment in the United States for violations
of the neutrality laws.
Another reason why Villa returned
northward to Villa Ahumada was to com
municate with General Carranza. head of
the constitutionalist party, who is IN
Sonora.
Pleased at his victories in the north
and confident that his projected march
toward Mexico City will be marked nv
desertions from the federal ranks or
evaeuations by the federals, General
Villa himself showed no haste to enter
Chihuahua. the largest city now held
by the rebels. Some of his troops, COM
manded by General Chao, went into
the city several days ago for police
duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
RADICALS CARRY
+. DAY IN REPUBLICAN
STATE conference
Force Approval of Direct,
State Wide Primary Law.
Prominent Republicans
Arc Present

New York, December 5.-The radi-
Gals ruled the republican state confer
ence this afternoon and forced the ap-
proNal of direct, state wide primary
law State Chairman William Barnes
motion to reafirm the more conservative
primary plank in the last republican
platform was defeated by vote OF
la2 70 ls7. --4e--~ -~--.--.. i.
The radicals led By Henry L. slim
son. former Secretary of War, split
with Mr. Barnes and his followers over
the question of retaining party conven-
tions
The state chairman's proposition was
that the conference favor the direct
nomination of congressman. state leg
islators, county and municipal officers.
but Keep the state convention for the
nomination of governor and other state
offlcers. Delegates to this convention
were to be chosen directly by the
voters, who should have the right also
to express direct preference for nomi-
nations for state officers if they so
desired
rms did not suit Mr. Stmson and
his friends and after long debate they
carried small majority of the con-
ferees with them. The resolution
adopted declared that all candidates
should stand on an equal footing. II
opposed the use of party emblems on
the general election ballot and the fac
uonal column on the primary ballot.
AT the same time it expressed belief
In party organization and reiterated
the doctrine of former Governor
Hughes that the direct primary should
be an adjunct to and check upon.
rather Than substitute for. the de-
liberation and conference of the party's
representatives.
Prominent Republicans Present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
WOMEN NOT ANGELS,
DECLARES MRS. HUNDLEY

Il am happy of the opportunity to
refute the charges that the women of
the south do not desire the ballot"
declared Mrs. Jacobs. I'VE are very
tired of being considered different
from other women.
I'VE are not angels, or lilies, or
roses" she declared "or even moons "
This latter thrust brought a round
of laughter and applause because of
Mr.. Heflin's reference to sun and moon
| In his speech.
IF the House Is against suffrage, as
|claimed by Mr.. Heflin, why are they
afraid to have this committee appoint
ed?' demanded Mrs. Jacobs.
Mrs. Hundley declared that many
men and women in the south believe
with the immortal Lincoln, whom the
gentlemen from Alabama 70 beaut ful :
| ~ misquoted when he said: 4 go fo.'
| al sharing the privileges of govern
ment who assist in bearing its bur
dens, by no means excluding the
women"
Mrs. Hundley brought out the fact
that she had issued challenge to Rep
|resentative Heflin for debate of the
suffrage question in Alabama, which lie
had declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-06
DENIED MRS.
BALDRIDGE'S CHARGES

Mrs. Baldridge, a charming little suf-
fargette from Huntsville, next took a
shot at the Alabama Congressman and
began by saying: 81 regret that | am
not one of those mannish women of
whom Mr.. Heflin spoke. If he meant
those who had been trained in House
speaking, but l came directly from the
home to tell the gentleman from Ala
bama who represents a fraction of our
men and misrepresents all of our wom-
en-. that the WOMEN of the south do
wish the ballot in order that they may
protect the home"
After the meeting today the conven-
ii IN adjourns and Mrs. Hundley and
Mrs. Jacobs will go from this city TO
New York
The remainder of the Alabama dele
gation will return to their homes.