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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
CarranZa Declares
Huerta's Acts Will
Not Be Recognized

Washington, December 2s.-Representa-
tives of the Mexican constitutionalists
made public here tonight a statement
based on a telegram from Gen. Venust-
ano Pesqueira, confidential agent of the
constitutionalists in Washington. The
-'nessage forwsnded TO Mr.. Pes
GUERRA. who is hfiNew York. The states
ment follows:
Roberto V. Pesqueira. confidential
agent of the constitutionalists govern
ment of Mexico, is in receipt of tele-
graphic advices from General Carranza
at Hermosillo, Sonora, TO the effect that.
inasmuch as Huerta may shortly enter
into certain agreement involving the ma
tional railways of Mexico, and, mas
much as none of Huerta's acts, nor the
acts Of his agents will be recognized as
binding upon the government of the
United Mexican States, any such arrange
ment will be regarded as an absolute
nullity.
ut has been suggested by the constitu-
uonalists' confidential agency to those
materially interested in the welfare and
credit of the national railways of Mexico,
that for the better protection of their in
vestments, they may, if they see fit. ad-
dress themselves to General Carranza,
whose forces now possess physical con-
troll of at least one-half of the roads"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
MARYLAND MOB
AGAIN SEEKSL|FE
OF TWO NEGROES
Confession By Negro Of a
HeinOus Crime Fires the
Chestertown Citizens.
Troops Asked For

Chestertown, Md. December 2S.-When
1t became known late this afternoon that
James PARKWAY one of the negroes held
on the charge of completely in the mur-
de- of James Coleman. a farmer, had
confessed that he assisted Norman Mabel
arother negro, in the crime. excitement
which had subsided somewhat after the
unsuccessful attacks by. a mob npon the
jail last night. again famed up.
The news spread rapidly in spite of eff
ferts of the officials to 'feep the confess
sion secret, and the number of silent
watchers who had not left the jail during
the day soon was Augmented. Thorough
IL frightened by his terrible experience
last night when the mob tlronged about
his cell, PARKWAY. who an along had
maintained his innocence, broke down to,
day under the questioning OF detectives.
According to his confession the deed was
planned by Mabel and himself when they
saw Coleman count his morey in a store,
They followed hiJr, and PARKWAY hit the
farmer with o, iron bar. Then after
taking his me- ley they separated. vi =
Policemen from Baltimore, sent upon
order of Governor Goldsborough, arrived
tonigb[ to assist in guarding the prison.
rs/xVith the added force Sheriff Brown
fefs that he will be able to repel an
.other attack If one is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
HENDRICKSON CLAN
ABOUT READY TO
GIVE THEMSELVES UP

Frankfort, KY. December 2s.-According
to advices received by Governor NcCreary
here today. the members of tie Hendrick-
son clan, besieged by detachment of
state militia and a sheriff's posse in an
abandoned mine between Pineville and
Elys, are negotiating for surrender. Adjt.
Gen. J. T. Ellis returned to Lexington
from the mine late last night and re-
ported by telephone to Governor Nc
Creary today that the clansmen's proyl-
sions We're running low and that they had
asked for terms of surrender. Governor
McCreary instructed the adjutant general
to return to the mine anu to inform him
of the situation tonight. Thrty-hve mill
tiamen and 10 deputy sheriffs guard the
mine entrances.
Tie trouble started Wednesday when
II IS alleged Happy Jack" Hendrickson,
leader of the clan, killed man and after
reaching his home he, with friends and
relatives, engaged in Il battle with a sher-
ifs posse. After the slSirmish the Hen
dricksons fed to the mountains and were
traced by bloodhounas to the abandoned
mine shaft. 1t is said the fugitives in the
mine number about 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Americans Warned

Vera Cruz December 28.-Warnings;
have been sent to Americans at Tam
pico and the outlying districts that In
case they become engaged in battle
with either rebels or federals, unless
attacked. they need expect no assist
ance from the American marines and
bluejackets who will be held off the
coast Intimations also have been con-
veyed to the management of the COM
panies employing these men that any
precipitate action by their employees
will render. 1t exceedingly difficult to
reach a satisfactory adjustment of sub
sequent war claims.
There are several hundred Americans
at the oil camps around Tampico They,
as well as their employers, have been
subjected to hardshps, losses and in
dignities, which they attribute to the
state of war. They are well armed and
have declared their intention of resist
ing any attack, no matter from what
source.
1T is not believed generally, however.
that they will be attacked. since both
federals and rebels apparently have
scrupulously avoided coming into CON
tact with the Americans and others EN-
ployed on the oil properties. bur
threats have been made of reprisals in
the way of damage to property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29

WALTER DANZIGER
is STILL MISSING

New Orleans. December 2S.-The where
abolts of T.. Walter Danziger young
fine meier and real estate dealer. was still
unknown tonight, according, to reports
from police headquarters. Mr.. Danziger
has been missing since last Tuesday. Ac-
countants are still engaged in checking
ur the books Of various, Enterprises in
which he was Interested and their re-
ports are not expected until some time
this week. The real estate firm of Dam
ziger & Tessier has been dissolved Mich
ael Mitchell is now receiver for the
Mitchell-Borne Construction company, in
place of Mr.. Danziger. st. Clair Adams
has been appointed as successor to Dam
zieer In the receivership of the Teutonia
bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29

yicksburg, Miss, December 2s.-
When Sweep Taylor and G, A. Hobbs,
state senator, leave the witness chair
tomorrow morning in the trial of Hobbs
on the charge of soliciting and accept
ing bribes. it's expected that the TAX
ing of testimony will come to an end
and that. Judge Henry G, Mounger will
allot tho periods of argument for the
attorneys. Taylor and Hobbs are to
testify in surrebuttal
Only three days remain of the term
Of Judge Mounger. lie is not a can
didate for reappointment. 1t is expected
that two days will be devoted to argu-
ment before the jury win retire to
make up its verdict In the event a
verdict is not brought in before Janu-
airy l it is confidently expected that a
mistrial will be entered
No date has yet been set for the trial
oH Lieutenant Governor Bilbo indicted
jointly with Hobbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
SHACKLETON AGAIN
TO SEEK SOUTH POLE

London, December 2s.-Sir Ernest H.
Sfiackleton, the explorer, in letter to
the Times, announces his intention to lead
another expedition to the south pole in
1914. He will start from South Ameri-
can port with the object of crossing the
south polar continent from sea to sea, re-
turning by way of New Zealand. He
adds: g..-f ~
f3.I have been enabled to undertake this
expedition through the generosity of a
friend, and have taken the liberty of
calling the. expedition The imperial
trans Atlantic expedition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Financial Records Correct

Jackson. Miss, December 2s.-No dis
erepancies We're found in the financial
records of the executive office of Earl
Brewef. governor of Mississippi, accord
ing to a report by l.. II. Crook, account
ant for the legislative Investigating COM
mittee, made public here tonight The
governor dispensed "a 5000 contingent
fund and fund of $4,000 for the special
peEitentiary investigation. In his report,
Mr.. Crook said the governor refused to
produce contracts with a detective
agency but inclosed letter from the
governor to the effect that an itemized
report would be made to the legislature
which meets January S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29

New York. December 2s,-A course OF
instruction in keeping New Years reso-
lutions is the object of a class tnat VIII
open January .. in the West Side branch
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion in this city Many are MADE put
few are kept" according to DR.. Louis r.
Welzmiller, physical instructor, speaking
Of the annual resolutions DR.. Welzmiller
will conduct the class founding his teach
tugs on Experiences If youths who have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
BRIEF VOLCANIC
ERUPTIONS REPORTED

Fsris, December 2S-The French COM
missioner-resident of the New Hebrides
reports that it is now possible to ap-
proc ch Ambrim Island, where a series of
volcanic upheavals recently occurred. On
falling, and lava was streaming down
the mountain sides. The commissioner
also reports that in addition to many
changes in the coast line, e. small island
has sprung off Dippoinr, on the western
"a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
"PHANTOM BANDITS CAUSE
TERROR IN CANNES, FRANCE
Farmer Shot Supper Table Believed Victim of Band Which
for Years Has Bafled French Authorities
cial Detectievs Sent to Scene

vious night another farmer was shot at.
but not hit. Tn each case a search OF the
surroundings failed TO reveal any clue to
the perpetrators.
Some of the most experienced detectives
of Paris were engaged for months In rum
ming down the band of terrorsts, and
they arrested several men whom they be-
lieve to be the leaders. They are in Jail
awaiting trial Gendarmes and special
detectives from Marseiles have been sent
to the district TO investigate the new
series of outrages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
TO TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO
KEEP NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
New York A. Establishes Branch Of Study on Subject
Will Power Not at Fault in Most Cases, Says the
Physician in Charge

been unable to carry out their first of
the year purposes.
Most men fall down on their resok<-
tions not so much because of wsakf@ill
power as depleted and run down muscu-
lar and nervous systems" said DR.. Welz-
miller, in announcing the plan today. IF
the muscular system is flabby the
thoughts will be flabby If the nervous
system is all a-twitch the will power will
be in like condition."
The Instructor purposes to get his stu
dents in first-class physical condition and
keep them that way, through both advice
and exercise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

spends busy day.
Maryland mob seeks negro's life
~ Huertas downfall only solution,
says Villa.
Stricken Calumet, buries its dead
Frisco lays off 400 telegraphers.
-Wickersham was in doubt about
telephone status. -
4-Editorial comment.
5-Heayy, thefts during holiday sea-
son.
Fort addresses Y NJ C. "A.
VIM f.. Egglestong dies suddenly.
Local operators 81 lent on, strike.
6-Sports, ......s
zS-McIver cyplains cause of attack
made by governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
"MONA LISA" NOW
IN HANDS OF FRENCH

Rome. December 2s,-The Mona
Lisa" was taken to the Palazzo Farnes
today and delivered to the French am
bassador, King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena visited the embassy and
inspected the picture. Later many for
egn artists. including Americans,
viewed the painting.
The Mona Lisa" then was prepared
for transportation to Milan, where it
will be exhibited. 1t probably will be
taken to Paris Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Celebrate Earthquake Anniversary

Messina, Sicily, December 2s.-The fifth
anniversary of the great earthquake was
solemnly commemorated today by an inn
posing procession of 10000 persons who
marched to the cemetery to deposit flow
ers on the graves Of. thousands of vic
Tins. Houses were draped in mourning.
At Reggie di Calabria the people kept
watch throughout the night fearing a
repetition Of the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29

Cannes. France. December 2s.-The peo-
pie of the outlying districts are in state
temperance of the phantom bandits"
who terrorized the countryside for years
by a series of murders and outrages,
which long baffled the authorities.
Last night farmer was shot dead
through window as he was sitting with
his family at the supper table. The pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Rebels to Attack

Laredo. Tex. December 2s.--Four
Thousand constitutionalists are report
ed tonight marching on Nuevo Laredo.
now held by 1900 Mexican federal
troops. An attack Within few days is
anticipated.
Three thousand of the rebels COM
manded by Gen. Pablo Gonzales were
reported across the boundary from San
Jgnacio, Tex, As miles southeast of
Laredo. today. The other troops which
win make up the attacking forces are
said to be en- route from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Will Case Appealed

Anniston, December 2S.-(Special)
Whether or not the proposed Admission
hospital shall receive the major part of
the estate of the late L. II. Kaplan, a
wealthy Admission Hebrew, and hospitals
for consumptives at Denver and Jeru-
salem be barred, as ruled by Chancellor
w. w. Whiteside, will be decided at an
early date by the supreme court Of Ala
buma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Regarding Methuselah

''Methuselah lived to be 969 years old,
said the preacher, but WAS drowned in
fftle flood. He lived all these years, yet,
as we say in common parlance, he did not
know enough to come n out of the wet.
The President smiled.
Extemporaneously, and with many an
Illustration of homely thought, the min
lister unfolded his ideas lie was an in
teresting figure as he talied-white hair,
goic speetacles that hid sunken eyes, L
wrinkled face and lips tnat trembled
with the nervousness Of age, but enun-
eiated his thought with intense feeling.
When the sermon was finished a choir
of seven lifted their voices in song. Then
followed a ahort prayer, concluding the
service.
The entire congregation stood in solemn
silence until the President and his party
passed out. At the doorstep the preacher
thanked them for their visit.
1T was the second great honor of my
life,'' he said.
And what was the frst?" inquired
the President.
Il preached once before President Gar
field" was the reply.
Motors to Biloxi
The presidential party motored away
to Biloxi, 12 miles further east along
tie coast before turning back to Pass
C1r1Stld0- On THE Way tllt IIcSlucit sd w
tour aged Confederate veterans. in uni
forms Of gray, hobbling along the road,
learing heavily on their canes.
How do you DOR said Mr.. Wilson as
he ordered his car to slow UP.
''Iaowdy," they answered, but passed
on without recognizing the President.
Further along the road the party saw
"Beauyoir," the old homo of Jefferson
Davis, with its tiny office nearby.
rho automobiles were covered with mui
anc dust when they got back, for heavy
min fell during the night and drizzla
continued most of the morning. At the
cottage the President found many tele-
grams congratulating him on his fiftieth
birthday. He took al short nap after
luncheon. and started for walk late in
the afternoon He had not gone far when
a little girl waylaid him with a bouquet
of flowers.
MANY happy returns of the day." she
SAID.
The President Thanked her warmly. 1t
was a simple tribute single visible
Mvidence, it seemed, that the outside
world recalled the birthday of the ma
tion's chief executive. 1t was striking
contrast to the celebrations of a year
ago. when Mr.. Wilson stood at his BIRTH
Kansas City, cloudy ............ "a :.
glamour of celebrating crowds; but he
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
MAI. GEN. W. w. woTHERsPooN.

Major General William W. Wother-
spoon, assistant to the chief Of staff,
probably will relieve Major General
Leonard Wood at the expiration of the
latter's term as Chief of Staff in April
This was the practically unanimous
opinion among prominent army officers
following Secretary of War Garrisons
positive refusal TO state whom he has in
mind for. General Woods place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Would Not Consider Compromise

Our cause has progressed to such
point that we would treat any sugges-
tions of a compromise with contempt"
said General villa. 1--WE regard Huerta
as traitor who has dragged his coun-
try for his personal ambitions We
have gone through so much distress
for the sake of freedom that we would
not now stop short of it.
within a few months we have won
almost all of the north from the
usurper. Our forces have increased from
a few hundred, until they now num-
ber more than 10000. This number will
grow. for in every city we take hun
dreds are ready to join. By the time we
reach the City of Mexico we shall have
enough men in arms to completely
overwhelm the federals, and we intend
to fight until there is no more fight
ing to do"
The idea that General Huerta might
take the field against the rebels, Gen.
eral Villa said, caused no terror to him.
although General Huerta Is familiar
with the north country, having COM
manded forces here during the Orozco
revolt against Madero.
The rebels are confident that as soon
as the expedition against the federals
at Ojinaga is settled they will be in
position to advance southwark without
leaving federals in their rear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
Substance of Terms

In substance the terms demanded by
the rebels. are
",rhe elimination of General Huerta
and his supporters.
"The complete surrender to the con-
stitutionalists' cause of politicians now
opposing it.
"The restoration of the constitution.
1.-THE selection of provisional Presi
dent acceptable to the constitutional
lists and provisions for popular elee-
ton
"Guarantee of a change in the land
laws so that deeds to land would be
more generally distributed.
Qualification of confiscation by the
rebels of the vast Terrazas, Creel and
other estates, valued at many millions
of dollars.
qualification of all acts of the
Huerta regime"
Opinions of General Villas advisors
were that General Huerta would not
resign and that the rebels must adhere
to their original plan of fighting their
way to Mexico City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
PRESIDENT SPENDS
| PLEASANT DAY IN
I DIXIE" CAPITAL
Attends a Quaint Little
Church at Gulfport and
Enjoys Service
MOTOR STO BILOXI
AND ALONG COAST
Quiet Birthday for Nations Chief But
Most Enjoyable One, He Says.
Is Feeling Much Resttetd
From Vacation

Gulfport Miss, December 2S.-President
church here today, an inconspicuous,
humble worshiper In a congregation of
less than 100, and heard a remarkable
sermon on the personal accountability of
tho individual to his Maker.
The President and Mrs. Wilson, accom-
panied by DR.. Cary t. Grayson. came
unexpectedly. avoiding u crowd that had
collected at the little church at Pass
Christian. eight miles away, and though
the Rev. DR.. Herbert Albert Jones was
as surprised as any of his congregation
at the arrival of the distinguished visit
ors, he varied his prepared service only
slightly. Yet, by coincidence he devel-
opened with an eloquence that was his
trionic. theme that has long been one of
the preachments of the. President him
self.
The Rev. DR.. Jones preached fervently.
His trembling hands frequently were up
raised as he walked to and fro in the
9Iulpis.
Something Helpful
II selected a text" he said, mot
knowing that it would be my distin-
guished honor to preach before the Pres
iGent of the United States, but l wanted
to give all of you something helpful that
would remain with you in the days to
come. 1t was the twelfth verse in the
fourteenth chapter of FauFs letters to
tho Romans: so, then, everyone of US
shall give account of himself to God.
This principle of accountability affects
all of us. for God cares FOR the humblest
man as he does tor the President of the
greatest nation on earth.
This is. the last Sunday of the year.
What has the year done Tor us? To some
who are in this presence " has been the
most glorious year in American history.
A new era has dawned in the world s
= diplomacy that will see emblazoned
around the coronets Of princes and the
crowns of emperors the teaching of a
nov Interpretation of mans duty to
man..
The Rev. DR.. Jones did not know today
was the Presidents birthday, though his
sermon was devoted to reflections on the
passing Il months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29
HUERTA'S DOWN. ALL
'ONLY SOLUTION OF
MEXICAN PROBLEM
Any Overtures for Compr0-
mise Will Be Treated With
Contempt, Declares the
Rebel Chieftain

chihuahua, Mex, December 2S.
Nothing less than the fall of Huerta
and his banishment from the country
will ever be considered as a prelim-
mary toward peace in Mexico" said
Gen. Francisco Villa today ANY over
lures for a compromise would be treat
ed with contempt by the revolution-
lists"
General Villa was prone to discuss
the subject because of the repetition
of a report from Mexico City that Gem
eral Huerta might resign in favor of
a member of his cabinet. AS the re-
port also stated that General Huerta
was talking of taking the field against
the rebels, it was not considered in
any way as a possible peace move.
The subject of peace, however, came
up in General Villas councils and the
rebel leader was moved to outline the
rebels views in case future events
brought them to consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-29

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
RESCUED FROM BRINK
OF AMERICAN FALLS
-Four Men Form a Human Chain and
Pull Truman Chapman From
Certain Death.

NIAGARA FALLS, y. Y. July 10.
Truman Chapman, % years old. of
Hamilton, Ont, was rescued from the
brink Of the American falls Friday
night by four men. one of whom took
desperate chance to reach him.
Chapman was sitting on the iron rail-
ing just above Prospect point and
was seen 10 suddenly topple back
wards into the stream. His body
lodged against a rock.
When the cry went up that a man
was in the water. John Hughes and
Thomas S. Winders of Niagara Falls.
Thomas ID. Thomas of Toronto. and a
fourth man who did not give his
name. leaped over the railing.
The unidentified man waded cut
several feet but could not reach
Chapman. Hughes. Winders and
Thomas then formed a chain from
the iron fence and clinging 10 the un-
known's hand enabled him TO reach
Chapman.
Twice the man at the end OF the
chain was swept from his feet, but
he chung 10 his burden and the united
efforts Of the three men, who had bet
ter footing. finally swung the two OF
them out Of the grasp OF the current