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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
Steamer Carmania, First to
Reach the Doomed YES
sic, Arrives in Fish
guard, England
COMPLETE DETAILS
OF BIG CATASTROPHY
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
Rescued Picture Sufferings of Ill
Fated Passengers as Ships Are
Helpless to Render Aid-Men
Paralyzed by Fear, But
-ss Not Panic Stricken

F'ishguard. England. October 1s--The
Carmana first vessel to the doomed
steamer Volturno arrived here shortly
after o'clock this morning. Captain
Barr met the journalists with a positive
refusal to say word about the Vol
turno until the Carmania reached Liver
pool, and he had delivered his report to
the company who reports in turn to the
Board of Trade. He referred his inter-
views to the ships bulletin for an accu-
rate account of the tragedy.
The greater part of the contents of this
already had become history.
The fire in the volturno appears to have
originated in her cargo hold. When it
became evident that the flames had gained
the mastery, Captain Francis Inch de-
voted all his energy to the salvation OF
his passengers.
The Carmania's Bulletin says that six
small boats were launched from the Vol
turno, that two of them with 50 persons
each on board got away and that the
,r four were smashed against the
IS side and all their occupants per-
b d.
ter the failure of the lifeboats from
So Carrnania to reach the burning ship
when Captain Barr maneuvered his
.el close to the Nolturno, the passen- :
) on board the Cunarder did every
b in their; power TO encourage the
flied crowd huddled in the after part
:.
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THE POWERS WHICH
RECOGNIZED HUERTA
DEEPLY CONCERNED
Evident That Provisional
President Is Unable to
Control SituatiOn-U. S.
Policy Is Unchanged

Washington, October 13.--Germany's
decision to dispatch a warship TO Mex
lean waters attracted wide attention in
official circles here tonight. No inti-
nation Ind been received here of Ger
many's intention and President Wilson
was Informed only by press dispatches
of the action.
No formal comment was made on the in
cident, but it was apparent that the
Washington government was not dis
pleased. The sending of German war
ship is in line with the policy of other
European governments which had ves-
sells cruising off the Mexican coasts from
time 10 time during critical moments Of
Mexico's internal strife.
Significance was attached to the action
by official Washington, however because
1t was accepted as indicating that Eu-
ropean powers who previously had rec
ognized the Huerta government. among
which were Germany and Great. Britain.
now saw evidences of Huerta's inability
to control the situation.
Latest advices to Washington are to the
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
TODAY'S AGE-HF.RALD

1-Hobson's attack coldly received in
Lower House
Sulzer impeachment court fails TO
reach verdict.
Passengers Of Volturno tell of dis
aster.
Powers which recognized Huerta
concerned
People demand proposed decrease
in police force be abandoned.
2-Tully funeral services to be held
tomorrow.
3-Calhoun prepared to build high
ways.
f-Editorial comment.
$500 people attend fair.
Tennessee company will not close
down furnaces.
Underwood sentiment becoming
rampant
Police force to be reduced.
6-Society.
sports.
SEPickpockets busy In city yesterday
9-Scnatorial situation as acute as
ever.
10-Gipsy evangelist styles Americans
religious tramps.
11--Tennessee solons meet in Nashville
13-Columbus knights end celebration
14--Report says convicts were cruelty
treated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
]. BRYAN
QUOTED BY HOBSON


Mr.. Hobson then read from the Com
moner Mr.. Bryan's statement, Mr.
Harmon and Mr. Underwood are the
reactionary candidates.
Mr.. Harmon was picked out first,
but the big business began to smile on
evident thats Harmon was not making
headway-"
THAT Is not my statement" said Hob
son. That Is the statement of William
Jennings Bryan, and however men may
differ with Mr.. Bryan's political poli-
cies | have to see q man who doubts
his integrity, his honesty and his truth
funess.
II think | may say this statement of
mr. Bryanfs had been made to me sew
eral weeks before, and | practically
challenged him and told him | was for
Oscar Underwood. l had told the then
Governor Wilson the same thing-that
proposed to support Alabama's can
didate.
Finally the charges were publicly
made that Mr.. Underwood's candidacy
was being financed from Wall street
Vehement denals were made on the
part of his management. did not know
what to think, and in Alabama I gave
out statement that no Alabamian had
more state pride than l had and would
more Loyalty support Underwood | made
the statement In the presence of Ed
ward Glass. who was attacking Under
wood and accusing him with Mr.. Har-
mon of being the tool of the interests
Il said | did not propose to submit,
and that the state should not submit
to Wall street game being worked be-
hind Oscar Underwood These vehement
denials al last allayed my fears and I
supported Mr.. Underwood This anony-
nous member of Congress whose inter-
view | have quoted. asks why did.
and how could Underwood get-my sun
port. Mr.. Speaker my support and the
support of the loyal democrats, and
the progressive citizens of Alabama was
obtained under false pretense Had I
known that Thomas Fortune Ryan, the
mum whom Mr.. Bryan rehuked by name
at the Baltimore convention and accused
of being the tool of Wall street and OF
trying to capture the party, was finance
ing the major part of Oscar Under
Continued ON Page EighD
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
DISCUSS SLIMITATIONS
UPON CAMPAIGN FUNDS

Washington, October 1S.-Limitations
Upon the right of individuals or commit
tees to collect campaign funds in one state
and send them secretly to another for
presidential or congressional campaigns,
were discussed by the Senate today, dur
ing several hours debate on the Clapp
bill to prohibit interstate transformation
of such funds. The Senate adjourned to-
night without final action on the bill.
The measure was designed to prohibit
the financing of national campaigns by
the great interests In New York and else
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where, but Senator Cummins contended
during the debate that it would prohibit
the American Federation of Labor. or
National Woman Suffrage league from
sending contributions from one state to
another. Senator Clapp insisted the bill
would not prohibit the mailing of litera-
ture, the employment of speakers or the
use of advertising or that any use of CAM
paign funds outside of the lines, attempted
secretly or improperly. should be made
punishable The bill would permit ma
tional committees to send funds from one
state to another.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
Uprising Here Such as HOr-
rified Atlanta Several
Years Ago Is
Feared
BOTH MEMPHIS AND
ATLANTA FORCES FAR
LARGER THAN HERE
What Effect Will Action of Authori-
ties Have on Crime? Problem
One for George Ward TO
Solve, Says Commits
sioner Exum

Fearful that the continuation of the
carnival of blood might result In an
uprising similar In its horribIe details
TO that which occurred In Atlanta some
years ago. the people of Birmingham
have demanded that the pistol "toter''
be disarmed and that the authorities
abandon their plan further to reduce a
police force already admitted to be in
adequate.
The numerical strength of the force
following the release of 2S men at the
conclusion of the fair will be H. or
one officer to every 400 residents, or
two to every square mile of Greater
Birmingham's territory There should
be- In view of the area OF the city
square miles-and the character OF the
offenders the officers are required TO
deal with one officer to every sue
citizens, or $50 in all. This is in ac-
cordance with the belief of those who
have studied local conditions and con-
ditions in other cities of Birmingham
size.
Municipal authorities admit the in
adequacy of the police force and the
distressful need for protection
1t is a matter of a reduced treasury,
they say.
The people. in their expressions yes
terday. seemed to regard this attitude
as one eXemplifying the penny wise,
pound foolish" idea
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
LILIPUTIAN FORCE WHEN
ATLANTA is COMPARED

Memphis, the population of which is
not as great as that of Birmingham,
has 1856 policemen
Chief Hayes of that city wired The
Age Herald yesterday:
Il do not consider even that number
adequate"
Atlanta, the population of which is
no greater than that of birmingham.
has an adequate force. 1t numbers go.
Assistant Chief Jett wired The Age
Herald yesterday:
The numerical strength of Atlanta
police force is 265 men. This number is
considered adequate
Birmingham, the population of which
is at least 10000. will by Sunday
morning have a force numbering only
112.
What effect has this lack of protec-
tion on crime? Is it in any way re-
sponsible for the crime wave which has
horrified the people since January /.
the toll of which has been one dead
per dayf
What will be the effect when another
reduction occurs? Chief Bodeker says,
Il do not know
The people for the preservation of the
good name of the community have de-
manded that the carnival of crime and
blood be stopped, They insist that. no
reduction in the police force be author
lied
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
EXUM SAYS WARD
MUST SOLVE PROBLEM

The problem is one for George b. Ward.
incoming commissioner according To &.
Exum. president of the commission. MI
EXum's term will soon expire. Said lie
yesterday:
The reduction of the police department.
is problem for Mr. Ward. 1t is a serI-
Gus problem. too. | will be a member.
of the commission but few days longer
obviously. | should do nothing that might
Interfere with plans of the incoming ad-
ministration.
~ agree with the good people, who are
evidently aroused following the slaughter
of policeman, and the killing of other
people Sunday, that the horrible crime
must be checked The carnival of blood
must be ended The shrek OF the death
bullet must be heard no more agree
that something viii in all probability hap
pen unless murder in Jefferson county
is soon considered no more a fine art
But the problem is one fof Mr. Ward
tie incoming head of the government
and his associate commissioners. The
problem. due to a reduced treasury, is a
big one. too"
Mr. Ward declined to be quoted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
LAUDS LARGE
FEES HE RECEIVED

Mr. Hobson commented rather proud
ly upon the fact that with the excep-
tion of Speaker Clark and Secretary
of State Bryan, he drew the largest
fees of any platform lecturer
He then reviewed at length his serv-
ices in the House and the legislation
in which he had been Interested no.
tably prohibition measures and educa-
tional bills.
After inserting in the record news
paper articles commenting upon the
withdrawal from the senatorial race of
Representative Clayton, Mr. Hobson
referred to Mr. Underwood in answer
to a Washington special in The Age
Herald which expressed curiosity con-
cerning Hobson's support of Underwood
for the presidential campaign. IF he
knew all these dark and evil things
This referred to Hobson's recent stump
charges that Underwood was a tool of
the interests and the whisky ring
Next Hobson inserted in the record
an extract from Senator BanlShead's
testimony before the Senate campaign
investigating committee in which he
ACKNOWLEDGED receiving $4,000 from
Thomas F. Ryan for the Underwood
presidential convention campaign. Sem
ator Bankhead then explained that he
assumed full responsibility for the ac-
ceptance and disbursement of the Ryan
money
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14

III Captain Hobson can find good
of Representatives he ought 10 have
taken advantage of 1t and remained
away today. for Underwood, amid the
thunderous applause OF the House and
galleries. fIayed Hobson and chal-
lenged him to make good his asser-
tions. He repeatedly challenged the
captain to point TO any place In his
public or private record to sustain the
charges that he made on the stump
in Alabama.
Under Mr.. Underwood's searching
questions Hobson nervously fumbIed
the papers on his desk and attempted
TO answer them In his own way. He
wns forced to admit. however, that the
only basis of his charge was the Ryan
contribution to Mr. Underw0Od's CAM
pafgn fund. of which contribution Hob
son admitted Underwood knew moth
ing until after the nomination. HobsOn
aIso declared that he hnd not been
correctly QuDfcu lH ntNSpNPe.S No
to the charges against Mr.. Underwood.
Hobson brought Bryan's memorable
charges against Mr.. Underwood into
the coIoauy, which brought the chai-
Ienge from Underwood the statement
that Hobson or any other man could
not get "a statement from the secre-
tnry of state that MIR. Underwood was
the tool of any interests.
"Mr. Bryan WAS In IA position mt one
time where he challenged and criticised
everything L did, said MIR. Underwood.
1--WE haye forgotten our differences for
the good of our party"
This statement brought a perfect up
rear of applause from the House and
even the galleries.
In the beginning of his speech Cap
tain Hobson was mild and even apol-
ogetc in tone. He referred to his ed
ueational work in Alabama and was
evidently making speech for the
record" to be used in home consump-
ton for his campaign. 1t was only to-
ward the last when he had referred to
the two articles in The Age-Herald
from Washington in which he was
criticised for his attack upon Under
wood and his absence from the House
that he warmed up and became bitter
in his utterances.
Does the gentleman charge that the
President of the United States is
t,ol OF A's il street because Mr.. Me-
.Cormick subscribed to his presidential
campaign fund. or because Mr.. Thomas
NJ c1ibccribad tpr
his campaign fund when he was
candidate for governor of New Jer-
sey?" demanded Mr.. Underwood, shak-
ing his finger at Hobson, who was
seated just across three desks from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
by c. e. STEWART

Washington October 13.-(Specal alabama held the
stage the floor Of the House today while the
candidates for the United States Senate engaged
oraorica battle in which Oscar Underwood cool collected
and his best faced Captain Hobson and dared him pro
uce evidence sustain his charges that the majority leader
was a ..tool of Wall street and the liquor interests
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
MRS. PANKHURST
MAY Be DEbARRED
FROM THE i. S.
immigration Officials Ex-
pect Legal Battle Before
Militant Is Allowed to
Enter the Country

Washington, October 13,-Whena Mrs
suffragette, arrives on the liner TaProv-
ence this coming Friday, probably she
will be detained at the Ellis Island emf
grant station according to present plans.
until special board of inquiry can de-
ternine whether she comes within the
1tf
(COntinued on Page Thirteen.D
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
COURT FAILS TO
REACH VERDICT AS
TO SUFFERS FATE
Unexpected Adjournment
After Short Session to
Hear Further Argu-
ment by Counsel

Albany, n. ". October 13-rhe high
eide the fate of Gov. william suIzer
failed today to reach a verdict.
After n session OF an hour and n
half. virtually all of which was held In
secret, the court unexpectedly ad-
journed until II 80 O'Clock tomorrow
to permit further argument by counsel
Ryan. Ambassador Henry Morgenthau
and Duncan w. Peck, superintendent
of public works.
This testimony had to do with al
press evidence against him and to OBJ
tain political influence to stop the trial
The offenses alleged in this connection
were not specified in the articles OF
impeachment and upon the convening
of court today Judge Miller of the court
of apepals raised the quest tion as to
where they fitted in The executive ses-
sion at once followed.
When the public again was admitted
IL was diliouiitcu ny ITitSioluS uu Re
Cullen that the court desired counsel
to argue as to whether the acts and
conversations of the governor testified
to by Peck Morgenthau and Ryan "can
be considered as being acts of miscon-
duet for which the respondent can be
convicted under article 4, or only cor
roborative evidence of the other ale
cations stated in rhe charges and
whether the court has the power to
amend the articles If they are insult
ficient to incl ude those acts so as 10
include them"
Article Four Discussed
Article Is the one dealing with fba
suppression of evidence, alleging that
the governor tried to prevent Fied-
erick L. sColwell Louis A. Sarecky apd
Melville B. Fuller from testifying be
fore the F'rawley investigating comm
tee. 1t mentions neither Ryan, No
genthau nor Peck, but does includt f
it's text the words 'all other persons
The testimony of none of these fs
nesses was disputed by the defense
Continued ON PAGE Nines
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
EXPLAINS ABSENCE
FROM THE HOUSE

In the frequent attempts of Alr Hob
son to Interrupt Mr.. Underwood it early
became apparent that the hero of the
Merrimac did not have a single sup
porter in the House in his estimate of
the character of Mr. Underwood or any
one who in the slightest degree SYM
pathized with his baseless charge that
Underwood was "a dummy and tool
of the interests"
Before launching into his attack
upon Mr.. Underwood. Mr.. Hobson ex-
planned his absence from the House in
reply to Mr. Donovan. He asserted
that he was present while the caucus
considered both the tariff and currency
measures; that he attended the ses-
sions when these bills were on their
second reading. and that he had also
voted but had not attended the general
debate on these measures.
He explained that he had returned
to Washington to hear the Presidents
address on Mexico. adding: Briefly,
find that since May have voted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14

! on 1S roll calls and was paired on
those | missed. II likewise find that
the gentleman from, CONNECTICUT faiIsd
"a July g. twice ON July 22 and on
July 23 and "a. In these cases he did
not protect his party by having pair
Mr.. Hobson said his absence had been
duty to his senatorial campaign, his
lecture dates and the work incident
upon taking a party of government
experts on sanitation through his dis
trict. Addressing the speaker. he said
that his lecture dates were like those
of Mr.. Clark, subject to cancellation
If the public business demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-14
HOBSON'S ATTACK
UPON UNDERWOOD
COLDLY RECEIVED
BY LOWER HOUSE

Scattering Applause From Republicans Greet
Vicious Attack Upon House Leader, But
Democrats Are Silent-HObsOn Reit-
crates the Wetumpka Charges.
Supported Underwood Un-
der False Pretense
UNDERWOOD GIVEN GREAT
OVATION BY HOUSE AS HE
RISES TO ANSWER CHARGES
House Leader Challenges Merrimac Hero to Pro-
duce Evidence to Sustain Accusations Hob
son Nervous Under Searching Questions,
Eyades Direct Answers
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
THE ARMY AVIATOR
MADE RETURN TRIP
Lieutenant Milling Flew from San
Antonio to Texas City Without
Stop With a Passenger.

Texas City, Texas, April 2.-Lieut
T. Dewitt Milling, chief pilot, and his
assistant, Lieut.. w. C. Sherman, who
broke two worlds records in the flight
to San Antonio Friday, returned here
yesterday, covering the 250 miles in
three hours and fifty minutes. The
army aviators left Fort Sam Houston
at 1:27 p. m. No attempt was made to
break the record established on Fri
day. A quartering wind from a south
erly direction prevailed all the way
which proved handicap to fast flying.
Nevertheless the aviators came
through in good time and would have
established a new endurance record
with a passenger, even if the record
had not been made last Friday. The
birdmen reported the weather rough.
The machine dropped and raised as
much as 500 feet when air disturb
ances were encountered. The flight
was made without stop and without
an accident until about fifteen miles
from Texas City, when the right hand
skid plane of the Burgess tractor came
loose and was carried away. This ac-
cident, while regarded as serious, did
not daunt Lieutenant Milling, conced-
ed the foremost aviator in America
today.
For most Of the distance the bird
men followed the Southern Pacific
track. Most of the trip was made at
an altitude of from 700 to 1000 feet,
but when Texas City was reached they
were flying 1000 feet above the
ground.
Lieutenant Sherman en- route traced
map of the country over which they
flew, marking rivers, woods, plains
and towns.
Lieutenant Milling will probably be
personally complimented by General
Carter in recognition of the wonderful
flights made to San Antonio and re-
turn.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Where the Strain Was.

Among the ancestors Of Wendell
Phillips were several Puritan clergy
men. Perhaps It was push OF he
redity which made him, at five years
of age, a preacher His congregation
was composed Of circles Of chairs. ar
ranged In his fathers parlor, while
a taller chair, with Bible on 1t, served
him for a pulpit. He would harangue
these wooden auditors by the hour.
wendell" gsaid his father to him
one day, don't you get tired Of thisT'
mo, papa wittily replied the boy
preacher; 81 don't get tired. but 1t Is
rather hard on the chairs"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
LARGE HERD OF CATTLE.

Earl ]. Porter of Caldwell passed
through the city this morning driving
abotu six hundred head of cattle which
he had bought up in the northern part
of the county. Mr.. Porter recently
drove over several hundred head which
he purchased around Edge and Kur-
ten
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
MEX|CANS HONOR D|Az

Mexico City, April 2.-The name of
Porfirio Diaz, ex-President of Mexico,
was heard everywhere today in the
celebration of the anniversary of the
taking of Puebla by the forces of Gen
eral Diaz in the French war of 1867
General Diaz is still in Europe, al
though he keeps constantly in touch
with home affairs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Weather Conditions.

The Lake region disturbance noted
Monday morning has moved eastward
over New England and has caused
light rain over the North Atlantic
States. A second disturbance is de.
veloping over the Plateau and light
precipitation has occurred in portions
or Oregon, California, Nevada and
Montana. The Northwestern area of
high pressure now occupies the Gen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
CARD OF THANKS.

/ take this method of returning to
the good citizens of Bryan my sincere
thanks for their generous support, for
which l am truly grateful. will en-
deavor to fill the position as it should
be filed, with but one object in view,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

trail valleys and there has been prac-
tically no rainfall over the Missis-
sippi watershed and Southern States.
The Ohio River has risen 10 foot at
Louisville since last report, and the
River O.S foot at Memphis.
The Mississippi is falling at st. Louis.
JOHN DAILY JR.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Not Worthless.

Patience Why. ner husband Is alb
solutely worthless. Patrice-Oh. you
shouldn't say that! You KNOW II mas
been proved that man weighing 100
pounds contains enough gIeise 10
make seventy-dve candles ana d pound
Of soan-Yonkers Statesman
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Woman's Provocative.

'Does your wife ever change her
mindT
Only on some minor matters" re-
piled Mr.. Meekton after careful
thought Il believe ! recall that she
once expressed an Intention TO love,
honor and obey or >ou,rthiDg like
that Washington stat