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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Wilson receives hearty welcome to
the south.
Mexican congress may declare cleo
tion void.
Washington keeps CLOSELY In touch
with situation.
Exchange of views fy powers is
meant as no reflection.
Reconstruction of currency bill will
begin today.
2-Tuscaloosa will give an enormous vote
to Underwood.
s-New engine may work revolution for
battleships
Corn show viii be held in Atlanta
EufauIa cotton receipts increase
Heflin on speaking tour III New Jcr-
sey.
4-Editorial comment.
5--Chief of police of Atlanta speaks on
law enforcement.
Rapid progress made on postoffice
+ annex.
{ People will vote on bond issue fol
auditorium today.
Noted cases set in the criminal court
6-Sports.
sSotable tribute paid dead engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Warships' Limit Expires
Mission Secretary Dead

Duluth, October 2e.-Rev. Robert
Forbes aged 20 years, secretary of the
board of home missions of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. with headquarters
In Philadelphia, died of complication
of diseases at hospital here late last
night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
John Cox Underwood Dies

New York, October 26-John Cox I'm
derwood. former lieutenant governor of
Kentucky, died today at the Hahne-
mann hospital of hardening Of the arte-
ries. He was 70 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
WASH|NGTONKEEPS
CLOSELY IN TOUCH
WITH THE SITUATION
Cipher Cable From Lind to
Bryan, However, Is Not
Made Public
LITTLE EXCITEMENT
ATTENDS ELECTIONS
Voting Said To Have Been Extremely
Light, According to Advices from
Mexico City-Time Limit for
Warships Expires

Washington. October 26.-OfficinIs In
Washington today kept in constant
touch with the state department for
news from the Mexican elections and
President Wilson, though absent, en-
route to the Southern Commercial Con
gress in Mobile. WINS kept advised of the
situation as it was reflected from Mex
loo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Voting Extremely Light

Secretary Bryan was in communica
ton with his office until late tonight
He received long cipher cablegram
from the. special American envoy, John
Lind in Vera Cruz This message, the
contents of which We're not made pub
lie, was reported to contain a summary
of Instructions sent out to the Mexican
for the conduct of the election. Tonight
the messages were received from Mel
son OShaughnessy, the American
charge at Mexico City, stating that the
elections, insofar as reported to the
Mexican capital, had been conducted
quietly, but little excitement had been
appdrent anywhere and that the vot-
ing was extremely light. Mr.. Tumulty,
secretary to the President, conferred
with Mr.. Bryan late tonight on the sit
uation and later announced that Moth
ing of Importance had been reported
Warships' Limit Expires
The six months limit under which
American battlesldps have been in Mex
ican waters by permission of tine
Huerta government, expired today.
Huerta has given notice it would not
bids the presence of a foreign ship
without permission more than month
at time Ships of the Atlantic fleet
Will sail this week from Hampton roads
to replace those at Vera Cruz and the
expectation is that the ships Will be
changed monthly and thus come within
the designation of visitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
PROMINENT PEOPLE
ABOARD SPECIAL

on the Presidents train were about
boo people, all bound for the Southern
commercial congress. Senator Fletch-
In of Florida, president of the organ
Ization. took a part of the delegation
back into the Presidents car during
Ahe afternoon to shake hands and Mr.
Wilson later came forward into the
|ullmans to. greet some of the ladies
|n the party.
John Barrett, director general Of the
Pan American union, and the Latin-Am
hrcan diplomats aboard, paid their re-
| Ipects to the President. Among them
we're Minister Calvo of Costa Rica Min
|ster Calderon of Bolivia. Minister Pezet
bf Peru, Minister Morales of Panama,
| Itonsul General Cunha of Brazil and Con-
5ul General Pardo of Argentina.
The President told the diplomats that
bis main reason for going to Mobile was
|hat the meeting was suggestive of closer
felations with their countries. He re-
plarked that they probably were aware
from what he had said and done of his
| Hose sympathy for Central and South
kmerica. He spoke informally of the
kreat benefits that would accrue from the
Panama canal, declaring that although
| he waterway physically severed the two
continents. it would make for closer
. .non in every other respect.
PRESIDENT GIVEN
SCARE in ATLANTA
. President Wilson was startled here this
Ifternoon by the loud explosion Of a
photographers overloaded flashlight One
Ii his secret service guards rushed to
he scene of the explosion, only few
eet from where the President was shak-
|hg hands with crowd Of citizens. The
photographer was elected from the train
Mbad Inn
bly,, as did many members of the crowd
When the explosion occurred.
For several moments Mr.. Wilson cea sed
haking hands and turning to- the pho
.ographer shook his finger and said some
hing that could not be heard.
. The President refused to comment on
.he Mexican situation in any way during
lis brief stay in Atlanta. 1t is UNDER
| tqod he received kilograms concerning
h situation on his way from Washing
on, but 1t was said none was impoi tant
Naval Programme Discussed
Secretary of the Navy Daniels today
ad brief talk with President Wilson on
he naval programme. He took luncheon
With the Pres dent. but they discussed
he subject only in a preliminary way.
Secretary Daniels said that neither he
Tor the President had reached any final
ecision on. the battleship programme
IIr Daniels also said he would make no
recommendations until he could obtain
urther information from Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo on expected revenues
Ifr. Daniels Is In favor of an early trial
Il the budget system as simplifying
process OF governmental expenditure and
Relieves that under budget system the
Question Of how big the naval appropria-
|
SContinued On Pa6e Elght)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
STUDENTS WALK
* MILES FOR GLIMPSE

1--WE walked 15 miles to see you,"
bald a group of tall North Carolinians,
as the President appeared on the car
platform at Charlotte. They told Mr..
Wilson they were from Davidson col
|lege, where he had prepared for Prince
bon. The President greeted them
warmly.
~1t's like coming home again. he
eaid, and hundreds of hands We're
stretched toward him amid cheering.
'Mr. Wilson shook hands with many,
but refrained from making any
Speeches.
,peech. speech. cried the crowd at
Epartanburg. 5. c.
f'Its Sunday smiled the President.
well, we've Just come from church, :
kley insisted. you could preach. you
now.
Il can't preach remarked the Pres
3dent, modestly =.
"A political sermon?' suggested a
voices and the President joined in the
laugh that followed.
Big boxes of flowers were presented
o the President over the rail of his
observation car at many points en-
3routo.
Inc blgBeSJ ue1nouSlrdtlOn occurred
| At Salisbury and Charlotte, ~ c., Spar
|anburg and Greenville, S. c., and
gainesville, and Atlanta.
Many of the cities brought familiar
memories to mind as Mr.. Wilson spent
ais early life in this region. He prac :
Need law In Atlanta The Misses Mar
aret and Jessie Wilson were born at
iinesville, and the President pointed
gainesville. and the President pointed
rain rolled by.
Secretary Daniels of the navy de-
,artment. who is also to speak at Mo-
,s.e, was given a warm welcome en-
.oute, particularly in his home state
North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Cheering Thousands Greet
President as He Speeds
South on First Trip
RURAL CREDITS is
SUBJECT OF ADDRESS
BEFORE CONGRESS
Refuses to Talk on Mexican Situa-
Ntion During Brief Stay in Atlanta.
Daniels and Wilson Discuss
Naval Programme

on Board President Wilson'S Special
Train, Atlanta, October 26.-Thousands
and thousands of southern folk IN
great, cheering throngs welcomed res
ident Wilson to Dixieland today as
|he sped through Virginia, North and
south Carolina and Georgia, en- route
Ito the Southern Commercial congress at
Mobile. where he win deliver an address
tomorrow on rural credits.
The shrIll notes of the "rebel yeil''
lat Salisbury. N. c.. awakened the Pres
ident earlier than he had intended to
fise and as the autumn sunlight
streaked over the Blue Ridge pilgrim
age of admiring hosts began. At VII
lage and hamlets, where the President $
train ran slowly; at cities where stops
were made to change engines, there
were huge crowds, enthusiastic and
happy at their first glimpse of Wood
row Wilson, the first native of the
south elevated to the presidency since
= no ot,siI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

lContInued os PsYe Elghtl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

Aside from the mayoralty campaign
there are many contests for minor offices
and for the state assembly. With all
these candidates active and with Hen
messy promising additional disclosures;
with Sulzers continued speechmaking in
the east side and Mccall, Mitchell and
Russell speaking almost continuously ev-
cry day, the present week bids fair to,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
FIRE PREVENTION THROUGH CHIL DREN
Chief Stanton Writes For Civic Magazine of His Plan in Telling Schoolboys and Girls What To Do In Case of Fre-Illusration Drawn From Norwich Boys Act At West Side Fire.
, assist in prevent

their parents how to assist in prevent eql 10 s9oueuTpIo eI4 osTV 'seIU Su! city and rules governing the handling of matches, explosives. etc. and the danger of the accumulation of rubbish in cellars, stirways, closets. and on fire escapes, are taught thrugh the chill Cren.
 These children as a rule are bright, and teach their parents many of the laws governing the city and they can be of great assistance with a little en- couragement.
 Speak Distinctly When TeIephoning.
 My plan has been. when called upon to talk to young people, to have a fire alarm box connected to a few coils of battery with a small tapper on a table so as to allow them to see the working of a fire alarm box and teach them how to send in an alarm from any alarm box. Instructions are also given them about the care that should be ex- ercised in sending in a telephone call to the fire department, by speaking dis tinctly and giving the proper location Of the fre-the names of streets, such as Vine and Pine streets, and Fair mount and Clairmont avenue es-being easily misunderstood by telephone.
 1 also have an empty three gallon fire extfnguisher. the use Of which I teach to the children. explaining the reason why Fhe acid and soda, when iiiiAFu NllH NdtSi, are oI btcn Va1uS 1n fighting small fires. By teaching them how to dc things and not devofing tee much time to Dent de so and so," an impression is made and results produce ed,
 Will Help for the Future.
 Bueh 3 talk on fire matters by some official of the fire department is apt to de g great deal of good in assisting the fire proven tion movement, which has eeme to be recognized as an ece= nena5e aHestien which concerns every man. roman and child in the eetan try tfefa tiae writer's point of view it is the c3ajldren af tadaH wha saA.ald E<4
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
nsRNy eANuET BY
 NORWICH SCOTS
Icontinued from page fiye.y

tContinued from page f1ve.y pearance of Miss Forbes in sailors hO9npipe and Irish reel but in cos tzmes and danced with rare grace and ap1rit-
 Scotts Wha' Hae a tenor solo. was given by Archibald P. MacDougall, and he had to come back for an encore 4umber, which was We're A Scottish Here.
 Reels Brought Out the Dancers.
 This brought the programme down to 8 part that furnished the big feat IreS of the evening, as the Scotchmen enthused over the old Scotch reels giv- en according to the programme and then supplemented by volunteers who were caught by the spirit of the occa- saon and irresistibly swung into the uerrymaking.
 Ham J. Honeyman and Archibald Mitchell, 4th, led off with the Highland reel, in caps and plaids over their shoulders. They were on the regular through the reel the banqueters made the room ring with their shouts of ap- pxoval of the dances and when James Henderson, who is 78 today, jumped down from the platform after going through the dance as spry as the youngest of the quartette,many crowd d around him with congratu1atory Ecrtfs.
 But the surprises of the evening were get to come, and a great shout went &p when 1t was announced that John Yorteous, senior member of Porteous &
 Mitchell company, would dance Scotch reel with Archibald Mitchell, Sr, the other principal owned in the 4rzn, playing the violin in the orches- ha- MT. Porteous stepped vigorously hnd gracefully through the dance while She assemblage yelled it's approval.
 Age and Youth Trip Together.
 Then the infectious fellowship of the 1Henfng swept MT. Henderson up to the with the little 10 year old Miss Pauline, who was proud as a peacock to be seen dancing with her agile partner of more than seven times her own age
 Mayor Enters the Lists.
 Not to be outdone, Mayor Murphy &lew his hat in the ring. fguratively. Hnnd gaIlantly led the little Miss Through the steps of an Irish jig, amid applause that rattled the windows.
 Then there was a reel by little Miss Pauline and Messrs. Henderson, Por- feous and Piper Purdy.
 Speaker from Tacoma.
 William B. Coffey of Tacoma, Wash, Eho was present as the guest of Arch fbaId Mitchell. Sr.. was called upon for . speech, and responded in pleasing Hammer as he told of the beauties of hds city and state. it's mineral and az xdcultural wealth, and then extended an Invitation to all present to visit him in ease they came out to the Panama canal opening expoiition. He promised so entertain everybody, or if that was loo big a contract. to divide 1t up with his friends in Tacoma. He was up- aoariously applauded-
 A song by Alexander Ferguson, Star of Bobby Burns, was one of the con c1uding numbers before the rest of the evening was spent in a general social t1rne in which number volunteered &pr songs and dances, and the gather 4ng was not over until teh early morn Ing hours
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
BOYS GLEE CLUB
 CONCERT AT ACADEMY Programme Well Given with Assist ance of Girls and Musical Club.

Slater hall was well filled on Fri day evening for the concert by the Boys G1ee club, which everyone en- joyed. The club was assisted by the Girls Glee club and by the Academy Musical club. The first selections were by the Musical club, Frederick w. Cranston directing. The Hungarian dance, No. 5, by Brahms, Liebes1ied by Atherton and Barcarole waltz, Tales of Hoffman, by Offenbach, were en- by Humoresque by Dvorak as encore.
 Next came songs. by the Glee club which is directed by J. c. Overbagh and the medley of Plantation songs given was his arrangement This proved a favorite with the audience. A baritone solo. Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, was given by Donald Bliss. who has 8 good voice and was recalled for another ~stanza.
 Groom. Groom, by Rich and Rose in the Bud by Foster, were given by the Girls Glee club and Twilight and Integer Vitae, by the Boys club. The Academy quartet. Higgins, Swan, Bliss received repeated recalls and their original songs were very amusing. Another song by the club was Gib- sons The E1fman, Love's Old Sweet Song was given as a solo by Swan with quartet accompaniment. Lord be- ing the fourth member of the quartet. The last number was N. F. A. Our Rogue. IS. The officers of the Boys GIee club are LeRoy Swan, leader: Theodore Havi1and. 9aanager Donald Bliss. reeerd der; Kirk RielSetts, pianist: MT. T. c. Oyerbagh, coach.
 h1rst Tenars-F'red Miuard Ra1nh
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
ST .MARYs ANNIVERSARY.
T. A. B. Society Continues Celebration
 of It's Organization 52 Years Ago.

Like the first evenings programme, Friday evenings attractions at the car niva1 conducted by St. Mary's T. A. and B. society in celebration of it's 52d an n1versary, in T. A. B. hall, found favor with the large number in attendance, and all enjoyed delightful time. A pleasing programme of mandolin selec- tions was rendered by the Philhar inonte Mandolin club of New London, composed of the following young la dies; Misses Helen Murray. Hattie Kelly. Frances Gately, Bessie Fftzmau- rice. Gretta Harrington, Louise Man. doza; piano. Miss Nan Ryan. .
 A solo. The Garden of Roses. was ex- reception. On Thursday evening he sang Where the River Kenmare Flows. John Perry of Baltic sang When the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
MRS. GLOVER WAS
 NOT LOCATED HERE
Ho Marriage License for Her As Bos-
 ton Report Had 1t.

A Boston report on Friday stated xhat it was believed that Mrs. Lillian N. Glover of Cambridge, widow of the murdered Cambridge 1aundryman, was in Norwich where she had been married and was on her honeymoon with her second husband.
 Town Clerk HoIbrook stated Friday evening that no license for such a per son had been issued here.
 Dr. W. K. Tfngley's attention was attracted by the report about the Glover woman and he remembered that he had a letter from Mrs. Glover about 8 bill her husband owed the doctor. The doctor found the charge fin 1894, which he had long since marked off as no good. He sent the woman the bill, but heard nothing more.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25

In the current number of the Amer ican City, a magazine devoted to mu- nicipal improvement and civic advance, Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton has an article in which he makes suggestions how fire department officials and otf- CTS max interest boys and girls in fire prevention.
 Demonstration from Norwich.
 As a practical demonstration of what can result from such instruction an article from The Norwich Bulletin of December s. 1912, is quoted in which it was shown how Philip Hertz, son of Frank Hertz, of 28 North Thames street, put into practice the lesson he had learned from Chief Stanton's in struction given to the West Side school children, by pulling in an alarm from box fl for fire in shed alongside the Central Vermont railroad tracks. Plli1- ip turned in the alarm after a man who had reached the box ahead Of him had found the situation too much for him and stood wondering how to pull the box right.
 Fire Chiefs Plan in Talks.
 Chief Stanton's article is as follows;
 The writer has found by experience in addressing bows clubs and others en more than dry facts and figures on the enormous fire losses of the coun- try. It Is important that the speaker impress on the children.s minds the value of their support and assistance to the fire department ffr the fire pre- yention. nj oS enent, by calling their att tention to the necessity of knowing how to send in an alarm in ease of fire in their own homes OF in their parents places of business Once their attention Is gained, children make a very appreciaflve audience,
 There are many boys and girls atend= ing ti,e public schools between the ages of 10 and 14 years cid wha have f reign born parents, unfamiliar with 1 the English language. who can teach
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
NINE CHURCHES IN
 TEACHER TRAlNINGCLASS.
Lessons Are Continuing Under In-
 struetions of c. A Boyd.

There was an attendance of 1T at the meeting of the teacher training class of this city at the Broadway Con gregattona1 church Friday evening. Disobedience and Decay, Israel was the topic for the Bible study period and for the child study period, Early Ado lescence; The Intermediate Depart ment.
 At present there are 29 enroller in the class and B different persons have attended the meetings. The Broadway, Greeneville and First Congrega tional churches have individual training classes in their Sunday schools. There are nine churches represented in the class: The Central, Third and Grace Memorial Baptist, Broadway, Park and Congregational, the Mt Calvary and the Trinity M. E. churches and the Laurel Hill chapel
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
Pleasant Birthday Party.

A birthday party given by Gertrude Fontaine to five of her little classmates Friday evening proved an enjoyable time to all present Games were play Hostess received a present from each guest Those present at the party and sEho helped to make 1t a success were <he Misses Charlotte Geer, Gertrude Csusley, Lucy Buchanan, Kathryn Kee- ban, Margaret Murphy and Blanche Malone. After two hours of pleasure the party broke up and each guest re- ceived a present as they were leaving for home, wishing their little hostess neny happy birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
FOUND DEAD UNDER
 MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE
Henry v. Lathrop, 50, Formerly of Norwich, Is Dead at Gardner, Mass.
Special to The Bulletin.)

Keene, N H., Jan. 24.-Word was received here that Henry V. Lathrop was found dead under mysterious cir cimstances at 1883 Chestnut street, Gardner, Mass. Lathrop was a native of Norwich, Conn, and lived at Nor wich many years before coming to Massachusetts. He has 8 son, Frank F., at Wauregan. Conn.,, and a sister, Mary E., who is unmarried and living at Derby. Conn. Until last July he conducted a tea store at Gardner, but was forced to close this on account of poor health He was member of a Masonic lodge, o. F. s. and the Baptist church. After leaving Norwich he went to Danie1son. He was a ht- tie over sixty.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25

instructed in the fire prevention move ment to show results ten years hence. Many very valuable "Dont's" have been printed and distributed throughout the country. to which should be added some things to do.
 Then follows the list of Please learn to'S" and Please dont's,' which Chief Stanton has used in giving his talks to the school children of this city. He concludes his article by remarlzing that this advice is, of course, intended for adults as well as children, and if ob- served will help in keeping the fire losses down to minimum, thus assist ing fire departments which are in sym pathy with the fire prevention move
 nent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
HEALTH TALK.
Given to Y. M. c. A. Boys by Physical
 Director Pease.

Physical Director A. c. Pease gave an illustrated health talk to about for ty boys Friday evening in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium on Posture. The slides illustrated the talk in clear manner, and the machine was operated by Gen eral Secretary F. R. Starkey. An ath- let1c programme followed and there was competition in the high jump and five lap sprint. Roessler easily led his competitors in the running high jump, clearing feet 10 inches, and Hugh Hutchinson won the running event in 40 2-5 seconds. Boxes of chocolates were awarded the winners.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25
Comfortable Coats in Stylish Models

Stylish, we1I-rnade coats for women and misses in the new fabrics. Chtnchila, wide wales, rnannish mixtures, etc. A good assortment of snappy styles. Values to $1Loo.
 SALE PRICE $675 SMART COATS FOR THE GLRLS-C1ever little coats for the girl from six to twelve years old Fine materials made in the high buttoning models. Values up to 8-..-.-SALE PRICE $500 WOMEN'S SEPARATE DRESS SKIRTS-Hand- sonely tailored skirts in black blue and fancy novelty mixtures. The styles all clever. Just the thing to finish the season with. Values up to s6.oo--~----.---.......... SALE PRICE $4.5o BIG REDUCTIONS ON FUR COATS, MUFFs AND
 NECK PIECES
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25

Fillmore. Arthur Mullen, Raymond Higgins. Harold White. Franklyn Lord.
 Second Tenorsz-LeRoy Swan, Theo- dore Hav11and, Ronald ISimba1l, Paul Schwartz, Charles Ttngley, Thomas James, Fred Purvis, William Aberg.
 First Basses-F'eHx Rossoll. Walter Tarbox,. Benjamin Hall, Ernest Rich mond, Raymond Ewing, Desmond Mur- phy, Prentice Chase. Donald Bliss, Kirk Ricketts.
 Second Basses-Paul Latham, Fred erick Synfngton, Charles Prentice, Howard Benjamin, David Bacon, Carle- ton Ravens.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-25

Candle Lights Are Burning, and for an encore gave an entertaining recitation. Music was furnished by DreW's orches- tra, accompanying the singers and also for the dancing which followed the programme.