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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

Where is hep Right here, says BORN him through
at ten PAGES, and never battin' an eyelash."
what says |. "You slapped him.
slapped him. groans Stidders disgusted aNo l
the middle and when he hit the ground he wan nothin
but remains Plant him deep says l to the boys
and send word when any more Sheriff hunters
strike town. That's how 1 run Cayuse City"
"Gracious!' says L. what disturbing lfe!'
Yes, we had quite some conversation, Stidders and
me; most of it bearin what bold, danger-scoffin
death defyn party he been and still Not that
he says in many words, but somehow that the
impression | got
Lucky he gave me the hint too, or might not have
watched EN- close, and the Stidders chin built
of weak lines, and if it hadn't been for the cowboy
hat and his talk l might have sized him up just an
average old seedy Sam that was down on his luck.
wonder that gal of mine, says he. "Harnsome Wall,
they don't make 'em much potter. And smart! You
wait till she ketches on here. Then you'll see some
actin as is actin
part of it, and see Swiftly Joe rubberin in through
the gym door | gives him the front signal.
swiftly says l. Il want you to meet Mr.. Stidders
exSheriff of Cayuse City. You know, the that
wiped out Panhandle Ike SO sudden
Swiftly gawps in that nearintelligent way of his and
"Mr. Stidders, Mr.. Gallagher" goes on. "Swifty
you might show the Sheriff around the shop and get
him to give you the details of that affair out in Cayuse
4Sure thing, says Swiftly, takin' him in tow.
That's of Swiftly long suits, bein handy to
load gusy visitors on; for listener he's got real
talent | could hear Stidders start right in gassn
away; but gradually forgot all about him, when
this odd lookin willowy young with the rolln
eyes drifts in I'm little puzzled at first to place her.
W/ILLOWY don't half express it, either. Say the
w quiverin' reed by the brooklets brn didn't have
thing on her. Not Bit And she has walk that's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16
BY SEWELL FORD

and l was gain at it spellbound when she Jars me
out of my trance.
Excuse me" SAYS she, "but Dad said I'd find him
here"
"Dado" says l.
"Mr Stidders says she
4Oh!" says l. "The Fightin Sheriff of Cayuse City2'
"He's been giving you that has he?' says she, sort
of weary. 81 wish he wouldn't
"More or less romance, eh?' suggests.
"Who says SOP" she demands, straightenn up stiff.
81 take it back says |. JuSt bum bunch of mine.
Real interestn yarn specially that part about the
elimination of Panhandle Ike
"Well, that happened says she. "Of course Dad
in at the time, and it mostly accidental
| suppose he scared he ddn t know what he
doing But the crowd around scared stiff too So
after it all they begun calling him the Fighting
Sheriff, and the names stuck to him since. Poor
Dad! Think of trying to live up to a reputation like
that for twenty years."
"Then," says |, "he isn't such a-er-"
"No than I'm Lillian Russell or Julia Mar
lowe, says she. Hes just jolly, goodnatured, silly
old Dad, who isn't any use in the world than
to be- But think lot of each other, Dad and
l do Go on, laugh if you want to-"
"Mss Stdders, says |, sentiments like that ant
any grin for | wish you both luck"
Thanks, says she. "You may not mean it, but after
what's been passed to me lately listens mighty good"
"Been up against it, eh?" says l.
"a jackrabbt tryin' to throw scare into grizzly
by humping his hind feet couldn't have had more
interesting time of it," says She "These New York
managers have such suspicious natures
But are you a-er-a a1 real actress re says
pose don't look the part?'
well, says inspectn her udicous, shat costume
amt just what"
"But clothes can't act!" she breaks out "Oh you're
dead right, though. I'm sight | should have taken
a chance when first struck town and Spurged the
toys; but I've never been much of fashion leader
Besides couldn't bear to think of going broke with
Dad on my hands. He simply has to have his four or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

as graceful as a fancy rink
skater doin' the double grape
vine. But when you've said
that, and mentioned them
rovin' eyes with the heavy
lashes, you've stated about all
the good points that showed;
for, while her face wouldn't
curdle the milk, or anything
like that, it wa mt any beauty
parlor exhibit, either. It's one
of these long, pear-shaped
frontispieces, with a generous
mouth that has flexible cor
nerS.
And when it comes to style
say, of all the misft collec
tons! The checked skirt says
down on one side and hikes
up in front; while the jacket
and shirtwaist looked like
they'd been prize winners IN
a seam-puckerin' exhibit. The
lid she's wearin' is pictur-
esque, if nothin' more. It's a
battered, fuzzy felt, with a
bright red split pigeon plas-
tered casual on the front of
it. Yes, there was some zip
to that piece of millinery,
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Drawings by F. Vaux Wilson

he was there when went out to
lunch. Seems to me l remember seem
him loafin' around on the stair landin
outside the studio door. | couldn't say,
though. Since we've got theatrical firm
on the top floor, there's no accountin
for what floats in and out of the buildin.
Anyway, when | strolls in again an
hour Liter on, here's this marty Sa11attin'
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y
"Does, eh:?" says l sort of
sarcastic.
eyes, he does!" says Miss
Stidders, tossin' her head up.
3And, what's more, he's never
going to miss 'em as long as l
have a loose dollar! Believe me
too, something's got to break
my way in this town before
long! Tomorrow l mean to
camp in Seiger & Blooms office
all day long
"Why do you pick them out
special?' says l.
Because, says she, they're
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
CLASH
OVER TESTIMONY
IN BEILISS TRIAL
Experts Accuse Each Other of Lack
of Medical observation-disclosures
in Temple of Dead Boy
Discussed

I<iev. Russia, October 3o.--The testi-
mony of the doctors in the trial of Men
del Beiliss for alleged ritual murder
differed even more today than yester-
day and led to an acrimonious dispute
between the imperial court surgeon, DR..
Pavloff, and Professor Kosorotof, who
accused each other of lack of knowl-
edge of medical Jurisprudence.
= Ms1ah tirnnsawas sport IN dtetuysing
whether there were IS or IA wounds IN
the boy Yushinsky's left temple, the
number 13 having apparently a cabalis-
tic significance. To help clear up this
point it was suggested that the pre-
served scalp be shown the jury but 1t
was decided not to do so. The number
of wounds therefore remained unestab-
lished.
DR.. Tutanoff of Kiev university de-
clared that the difference of five CEN
timeters in the two official measure
ments of the body was due to a mis-
take of an attendant.
Professor Kosorotoff said he dis
tinguished two groups of wounds be-
tween the infliction of which the blood
that flowed from the first set might have
been collected. His testimony concluded
the medical evidence and the court ad-
journed after reading the list of ques-
tions which will be submitted to tho
mental experts tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
IMPEACHMENT OF
EIGHT MADISON
OFFICIALS URGED
Sensational Report Made by
the Grand Jury to
Judge Ballentine
at Huntsville

Huntsville, October S0.--(Specia1.)
The grand jury made its final report in
the law and equity court this afternoon
and recommended the Impeachment Of
ing causes: w. I. Lawler judge of pro-
bate for wilful neglect of duty, cor
ruption and incompetency; j. w. Gray
son, Ed McCord, j. T. Cliff, George C.
Blanton and j. M. Patterson, composing
the entire membership of the county
commissioners court. for wilful neglect
and incompetency; ]. T. Corum, justice
of the peace at Dallas, for wrongful
collection of fees; David d. Overton,
clerk of the circuit court, for commit
ting an offense involving moral turpi-
tude in offering a bribe to Solicitor Fac
I. Drake.
The grand jury's report is one of the
most sensational that has ever been
submitted here. Although there is no
recommendation for impeachment
against the sheriff. the report sharply
criticises the sheriff and deputies, say
Ing that they apparently show more
anxiety for the collection of fees than
In preserving the peace of the com
munity. Ninety yeight true bills were re-
turned.
After the report was handed to Judge
Ballentine, the jury was discharged.
w. Lawler, judge of the probate court,
was arrested and placed under bond late
today ON warrants charging wilful neglect
of the duties of his office. corruption in
the use OF county funds and Incompetence.
Three indictments We're found against him
by the grand jury.
Circuit Clerk David d. Overton was in
dicted for Offering a bribe to Solicitor Y.
]. Drake and using money in elections.
Mayor X. L. O'Neal, president of the
city commission, Commissioner j. ID.
Humphrey and ex-Mayor r. e. Smith.
former president of the city commission,
were then arrested on charges of failing to
preserve the ballot box used in the last
city election. Wheeler Mitchell, a mem
ber of the city police force, was Indicted
for murder in the second degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
POSTAL SERVICE TO
BE STANDARDIZED
Burles0n to Establish Number of
Model Offices

Washington, October 0--Postnaster
General Burleson has decided to stand
ardize the entire postal service so far as
possible with view to greater efficiency.
To this end the department VIII operate
a number of model offices, "dynamos from
which to charge the entire chain and sys-
tenn of offices throughout the country"
The offices will be used to discover the
best practicable way of administering the
postal facilities and to test out devices
and methods which may prove of value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Tuscaloosa. October 30.--tSpeciaD-A
boat. for the first time. has completed
n journey from New Orleans to the coal
fields of Alabama. The barge. 200 feet
In Ieuetb. arrived nt Lock 10 this morn
Ing. It's entry was hernIded by the
blowing of whistles and the ringing of
bells. A cargo of freight was deposited
and the craft continued its progress 20
Holt. There burden of pig iron was
assumed. and the return trip was be-
gun. The barge mt the present time is
In the lock and there tomorrow II viii
be christened.
The day is destined to be a big day
in the history of Tuscaloosa. Mer-
chants have agreed to comply with the
request that stores be closed for four
hours. Everybody viii gather at the
lock ut 10 o'clock and there a bevy of
beautiful young ladies will christen the
craft. Miss Eleanor Blair. Miss Chero-
kee VandeGraaff Miss Madge Blair.
Miss Augusta Harwood, Miss Josie Steel
Patton and Miss Margaret Mclean Will
have charge of the ceremonies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Mexico awaits move on part Of
u S. with misgiving.
Impeachment of Madison officials
urged.
Mrs Eaton found not guilty.
Warrior river to be opened today
Montgomery gives Underwood dem
onstration.
Park regarded as likely site Of au-
ditorium.
AIDA Kennedy denies guilt.
Editorial comment.
5-Percy gives views on questions for
Legislature.
Complete decorations for Home
i. Products show.
Democracy needs strong men in
Senate.
Membership work of Press club
nears end.
6--Society.
sports.
s-Over 1000 men in Sunday school
workers parade.
9--Convict department affairs in ex-
cellent shape.
12-Reese's successor holds states
Dlums tightly on tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
PRESIDENT AGAIN
DELAYS ACT|ON0N
MEXICAN PROBLEM
Waiting for Affairs to Take
Definite Shape Follow
ing the Election
FUTURE COURSE
NOT DIVULGED
Wilson Undecided Whether, Next Step
Will Be by W.rds Or Action.
Still Hopes to Solve
Troubles

Washington. October 3o.-President
Wilson let it be known today that he
was waiting for affairs to take definite
shape in Mexico as a result of the election
last Sunday. and that the United States
government would not act until informed
an detail OF what took place at the polls.
Recently the President. in a note to the
Mexican foreign office, transmitted by
u harge o'shaughnessy declared that the
election of October 2s would not be con-
sidered constitutional by the United
States. How long the United States will
wait for the returns is not known. 1t is
believed that several days, perhaps weeks,
will elapse before the Huerta government,
handicapped by difficulties of communi-
cation, will be able officially to record the
result, though November 10 was the day
set for counting the ballots.
No Positive Information
No positive information as to this gov
ernment's future course was divulged at
the White House. The President informed
those who discussed the situation with
linn that he had not decided whether
the next step would be made known by
words or action. He is at work on a
plan from which he hopes to solve the
troubles of Mexico.
One of its features is formal state
ment of the aims and purposes of the
United States, it's stand against the in
iluence OF material interests in Latin
American affairs. It's devotion to the
cause OF constitutional government on this
ssesnsrI ffer and its s5efir3 thai a fadr ana
free election with safeguards and guaran-
tees must be held In order to establish
legal authority in the southern repub-
. lie
titude. already outlined in H,e~ President 8
speeches at Mobile and Swarthmore in
all probability will be communicated to
Mexico and copy of these views trans
mitted to foreign governments generally
as an expression of policy by the WASH
ing administration.
Whether the statement OF the govern
mvats policy will be addressed to John
Lind og, Charge o'Shaughnessy for pre-
sentationesQ the Huerta administration
is not apparestt, 1t has been suggested
that future COMMUNICATION also may be
Il addressed In some N~sy to the constitu-
|tionalists, thereby recogaizing them as a
factor in the problem of pAcification
Must Eliminate Huerta
In official circles there there was no
definite Information current on the ad-
kministrations plans. Many conversant
with the situation insisted that any new
plan must have as it's fundamental some
method of eliminating Huerta before the
constitutionalists would even consent to
talking peace or elections.
The attitude of the European powers
was explained as awaiting tie policy Of
the United States. Inquiry as to whether
the foreign governments had assured the
United States of their cooperation
brought the reply that they had not COM
mitted themselves NJut at present were
not standing in the way of the American
government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
STATE TROOPS HELD READY
FOR THREATENED OUTBREAK
Conditions in Colorado Coal Fields Continue
Demand Protection After Being Disarmed-Cavalry to
Be Sent to Ludlow to Quell the Rioting

Trinidad, Colo, October 30.-Apprehen-
sion of outbreaks between striking miners
and mine guards. accumulated by an at
tack upon the strikers colony at Aguilar
this morning. caused Adjutant General
Chase. in command of the Colorado Ma
tional Guard eneamped here. to hold the
entire command in the military camp to-
day Frequent trips of investigation
were made by troops and squad of
cavalry was ordered from Walenburs to
Aguilar. where outbreak appeared
probable. Strikers at Aguilar demanded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
UNDERWOOD WILL
MAKE CHIEF ADDRESS


Congressman Underwood is TO make
49,. sllss AL .i9s "a = sA5s e ~ geaplkhe "a,
who has given 20 wears OF work TO the
project of opening up the Warrior, has
promised to attend. 1t is the general
hope of Tuscaloosa that the governor
will be able to be on hand, other
prominent men to participate will be
Senator Thomas T.. Kilby of Anniston.
". B. oliver of Tuscaloosa and William
B. Bankhead Of Jasper. the latter being
rival candidates for Congress from this
district
Tuscaloosans and others who have
studied the situation from an economic
basis contend that this date that on
which as a result of an actual test, the
Warrior and Tombigbee Is opened to
navigation the year round. is an epoch
making date for this city. this section
and the entire state of Alabama. 1t is
agreed that the reduction in freight
rates which will result from this navi-
cation will be of especial benefit to
the people and win result I'm Tuscaloosa
becoming one of the chief places Of
the state for the collection of freight
destined for the marts of the world
That there Is a magnificent territory in
respect to freight tonnage is well
known. In one vein on n tract of $4,000
acres at the head of navigation is 400,-
100000 tons OF coal. This Is the prop
erty of the Friedmans and Lovemans
of this city, and Henry l.. Badham Of
Birmingham.
TO move this coal, the product of a
single vein. it is estimated that 1T
would require 20 trains per day a pc
riod of 40 years. Birmingham from
where originates the greatest tonnage
of the south, Is expected to profit and
IL was for this reason. it is generally
believed, that Milton III. Smith com
pleted the Louisville and Nashville line
to Tuscaloosa. As an intimation of
what is in prospect for the people. IT Is
stated that the fuel necessary to drive
the barge from New Orleans to Tusca-
ioosa cost only rs cents.
On the barge arriving in Tuscaloosa
today were John II. Bernhard. vice
president of the Alabama and New or
leans Transportation company; Nicho-
las A. Bernhard of the same company
Robert Elder, representative of the
company which installed the engines IN
the craft; Capt. Charles NJ Haight.
chief engineer of the Great Lakes En-
gineering company; Harry g Donald
son, representative of the Pittsburg
Coal company: J. A. Pierce. a capitalist
of New Orleans: Paul Jancke Of the
Jancke Navigation company of New
Orleans Albert Phenis. southern repre-
sentative of the Manufacturers Rec
ord; t. s. Hill. superintendent OF the
Illinois Central railroad: NJ A. Sparl
representative of underwriting COM
panies. and staff correspondents and
photographers of the New Orleans
dailies.
TUSCALOOSA IN
GALA ATTIRE
Tuscaloosa is In gala attire with
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
ADVANCE FREIGHT
RATES SUSPENDED

washington, October 30--Material ad-
vances in the freight rates on lumber
from points on the Oregon Washington
Railway and Navigation company's lines
via Plummer, Ida. to eastern destinations
today were suspended by the interstate
commerce commission until February 2S
The entire question VI increases in the
lumber rates from north Pacific points to
the east through various western gate
ways now is under consideration by the
commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
CUSTOM COLLECTORS
TO MEET NEXT WEEK
Every District in u. S. to Be
Represented in Wash
ingtOn

Washingto ton, October 30-Customs col
lectors from every district In the United
States, Alaska and island possessions will
week. called by Secretary McAdoo Both
Mr.. McAdoo and Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Hamlin Will address the
collectors, and f. NJ. Halstead. chief of
the customs division of the department
will preside at the sessions. Means OF
insuring greater efficiency and economy
in the service will be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
MEADE BARR IS
STILL IN MEMPHIS
Denies Implication in Con-
nection With Florence
Brown Killing

Memphis. October 3O.-Meade Barr, who
is alleged to have confessed to the killing
of Miss Florence Brown at Dallas, Tex,
last July, but who denies that he made
any statements that might tend to inn
plicate him in the killing of the young
woman, was still in Memphis tonight.
How long he will remain or what dispo-
sition will be made of him, neither the
officials of the Indiana state reforma-
tory, who brought the man to Memphis.
nor Dallas police officials. who met the
will say.
'We may take him away In few
hours or he may remain here for month
or more, Chief Of Police John Ryan
Of Dallas replied to the question to-
night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
ELECTION OF HUERTA
is ALMOST ASSURED
BY OFFICIAL RETURNS
Result Causes Painful Sus-
pense Among Foreign
Residents
MANY AMERICANS
PREPARE FOR FLIGHT
Next Movement on Part of Mexican
Congress Matter of Much Specu-
lation-Alleged Plot to
Kill Huerta
LIND TO AID DIAZ TO
COME TO UNITED STATES

Galveston. Tex, October 30.-Pres-
ident Wilson'S personal represen-
tative in Mexico, John Lind, and
Rear Admiral Fletcher, commanding
the American fleet In Mexican wa
ters, have undertaken negotiations
with a steamship company for safe
passage of Gen. Felix Diaz and
his two companions to the United
States and the steamship Alabama
has been put at their service.
This was the authoritative state
ment of r. T. Burge, president of
the Gulf Coast Fruit and Steam
ship company charterers of that
ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31

the protection of the state troops alter SOL
diers deprived them of many guns
The detachment of artillery today was
gotten in readiness for instant removal to
any part of the strike zone. and took q
drill trip toward Ludlow. the most ac-
tive strikers camp IN the district. No
arms were in evidence today. but none
has been surrendered to state troops,
though surrendered guns and ammunition
from other sections OF the strike zone are
arriving by the wagon load. Late today
information was received at the Delagua
camp that 1t would be assaulted before
morning. The mine guards deserted the
camp. leaving only few non-union
miners to defend it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31

and one-half inches long, one sticklebaek,
sort of fish. two and one-half inches
long; one caterpillar and 10 flies. The sec-
ond day in addition to the menu OF the
day before 1t ate five live hornets. one
crawfish. two inches long, one frog, one
one-half inches long. and one grass snake
eight inches long. The snake caused the
bird some worry But after the bird tried
eight times to swallow the snake alive,
1t finally killed the reptile and gulped it
down.
it's own weight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
WREN EATS MORE THAN
OWN WEIGHT IN FIVE DAYS
One Hundred and Amphopd Twelve Grasshoppers
Twelve Worms, Three Water Bugs, One Water Scorpion
Two sunfsh, One stickleback, One Caterpillar
and Fifteen Flies, Birds Menu for Day

scientific investigation of the capacity Of
birds to destroy insects were announced
today at the University of Wisconsin by
A. r. Calm, assistant in the geological
laboratory. A Virginia wren, a marsh
bird of one-half pound weight. showed the
most remarkable ability for devouring in
seets. In one day the bird ate ia am
|phopids. IL grasshoppers. y meal worms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
employees TO
WORK SIX DAYS

Chicago. October 30.-Notices were
were posted today at the plant of the
Illinois Steel company in South Chicago
that hereafter employees will work only
six days a week. The object of the no.
tice, It is said. is to keep as many men
Ms possible employed during the winter
Under this arrangement it may be possi-
BILE to re-employ many men who have
been dropped from the pay roll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
Liberal Candidate Wins

Teeswater. Ont. October 30.--In the
bye election held in the constituency of
South Bruce today. X. Il. Truax, the
liberal, was elected by majority OF
1875 over w. D. Cargill. conservative.
This is the first. seat lost by the Borden
since it came into power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
The Day in Congress
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
c,T-NT I'M,

Three new bills to regulate opium
traffic.referred to subcommittee.
Banking committee continued work.
ing on currency bill in executive ses-
sion
Adjourned 1:01 o'clock till Monday
noon.
HOUSE..
Representative Gray, democrat, In
diana, objected to members of the
House subscribing to a wedding gift
for President Wilson'S daughter, Miss
Jessie Wilson.
Adjourned 12:4s o'clock till Friday
noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-31
Schooner Arrives

Providence, r. t. October ao-The three
maste6 schooner Ella M. Davenport ar
rived here from Fernandina, Fla, today,
stripped of her foresai and headsails
and with a broken fore gaff. The Daven-
port was 20 days on the trip. which is
usually made in 10 days. /.