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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
COMMISSIONERS PRAISE
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
BY CLYDE W. ENNIS.

given that institution, | believe the COM
missioners viii help oat some at least.
The work In charge of a band of Bir-
m ingham ladies has been carried on, | am
told under some unfavorable conditions,
yet they have achieved results that 40
credit to their Christian spirit and wisdom
and reflect well upon Birmingham. / am
very strong for any channel of relief that
ministers to sick baby
Commissioner Weatherly said that he
was very much interested In the work.
~ wish the city could give them 500
per month";" said Mr. Weatherly. "1ow-
ever we can't The commission viii /
think, give as freely as possible under the
circumstances to that work. The relief
II Mustered by that hospital to little chill
dren appeals to me in a singularly force
full manner.
Judge A. O. Lane, who Is aware of the
tremendous good accomplished by the
Holy Innocents hospital, said that he was
interested in the work and only the Grip
pied financial condition of the city pre-
vented most liberal donation.
1--WE viii discuss that appropriation to-
day." said Judge Lane. "and act tomor-
row. ] am inclined to tuink that the city
will make some donation. Whether it will
be 1920 per year / cannot say at this
time. The work Is greatly needed here
and must be assisted in every possible
way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
BULL MOOSE LEADERS IN
BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY
BUT THE PRESENCE OF sEy-
ERAL At SAME TIME PROVED
ACCIDENTAL = OTHER WELL
KNOWN VISITORS IN CITY

The presence in Birmingham yester
Gay Of R. 4. Perryman Of Heflin, ". F.
Tebbetts of Mobile, Amos Goodhue of
Gadsden and Charles II. Scott of Mont
gomery, Alabama leaders IN the late Ill
'ated bull moose enterprise, was adildged
10 be at first blush significant But IT
was afterwards learned that while the
three progressive" leaders are still firm
IN the Roosevelt faith and still standing
flatfooted on the Roosevelt platform. they
are. at the present moment, resting on
their oars. Mr., Perryman managed the
Alabama campaign of Colonel Roosevelt
and is one of the best known men of
the state. Mr.. Goodnue was a candidate
for Congress from the Fifth district
against John L. Burnett. Tut he retired
before the issue could be determined at
The polls.
Captain Scott brought the news that lie
would very soon move to Birmingham
with his family.
Montgomery is all right" state1 he,
"and delightful place N which T. live,
tut Birmingham is such q hustler that
the visitor must acknowledge that he de-
sires to move up and remain here.
He stated that he wouic move Just
as soon as Mrs. Scott, who is at the pres
ent indisposed, completely RECEIVERS her
strength.
Another we'll known citizen in Bir-
mingham yesterday was State Senator
Watt T. Brown of Ragland. Mr.. Brown
has Just returned from Vas ington .vhel e
he was attending to details in connection
with the construction o lock No. in
the Coosa river, a bill for which work
was put through Congress a year or more
ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Peace Society Acts

Washington, February l2.-Development
of a world police, such as was begun in
avoiding internal war ~ China to be
utilized by interested ns,ions in policing
the republic of Mexico was suggested
today in resolution adolte1 Ly the Wash
.ngton peace society
The play which will be submitted TO
President Taft, President elect Wilson and
others, with the reques. that other ma
tions be asked to co-operare. would bring
about action by combined s5regn inter-
csts in Mexico and to insure settlement
cf that republics affa..'s ~ peaceful
elections. if necessary restraining the M
ternal fractions from war by the COM
bined police power of these nations"
in an appeal promulgated by tie So
ciety, of which Samuel Il. Woodrow is
PRESIDENT people of all classes are urged
10 give expression to tEs wish that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
LEADERS AROUSED
BY TURBULENCE IN
MEXICAN CAPITAL
Taft Uses Patience in Order
Not to Embarrass His
Successor
WILL GO LIMIT IN
AVOIDING BIG WAR
Has. But Three More Weeks and He
Hestitates to Take Step Step
Which the Next President
Might Not Approve
by 'E. STEWART

Washington, February 12.-(speeial)-
The turbulent times in Mexico which
ing some anxiety in Washington, espe-
cially so as the crisis in that unhappy
country's affairs seems about to fall in
the closings days of one administration
in this country and the openings days
of another
President Taft has but three weeks left
as chief executive of the United States
and naturally nothing but the grayest
possible conditions could induce him to
throw the United States into eontro-
versy with Mexico. and involve his sue
cessor into complications not of his own
making.
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$4,000 MEN OF ARMY
AND NAVY READY
FOR INTERVENTION
CONTINUED From Page One,

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tary officers fail to see any distinction be-
tween landing of trops on foreign soil in
case of anarchy and the employment of
marines, for the same purpose, as was
done in Nicaragua recently. ~
To meet the constitutional objection,
In case the transports were sent to Vera
Cruz. it is understood that the command
ing officers would be instructed not to
land troops except upon congressional
authorization. Their presence on the
coast. it is felt, would doubtless have
a strong moral effect upon the contend
ing factions in Mexico and more than
a weeks time would be saved in plac-
ing the soldiers just where they would be
needed in case danger to foreign lives
and property should become more immi-
nent.
Unless one side or the other obtains a
decisive victory in the city of Mexico
within the next day or two. it is prob
able that Ambassador Wilson will be in
structed to try to induce the American
citizens Of the capital to go to the ports.
or other places of safety and the rep
resentatives of other foreign nations are
expected TO do the same
one great element of danger In the
situation arises from the presence in the
City of Mexico OF about 1900 foreigners,
whose nome governments are known to
be IN receipt Oh many IedTt-fenulnB ap-
peals for assistance. Recognizing the dis
position of the United States govern
ment to extend the same protection to
these Europeans and Asiatics as. to its
own citiZens, SO far none of the diplo-
matte representatives of the foreign pow
ers in Washington has done more than
make a fews inquiries at the state de-
partment as to the actual situation in the
Mexican capital
Situation Very Difficult
A wholesale evacuatien of the city by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

Matters of details In connection with
lock No - stated Senator Brown, made
it necessary for me to Interview the Sec
retary of War. 1 returned completely sat-
isfied. Water development is the livest
issue in Washington today, and l believe
the state will be greatly benefited in
calculably benefited when all of the inn
provement contemplated COR the Coosa IS
completed"
Superintendent of Education Willing
ham and John d. McNeel. secretary to
Governor ONeal. returned to Birmingham
last night after having inspected the nor
NAL school at Livingston. Mr.. Willing
am reported the school IN excellent con-
dition.
r. B. Evins of Greensboro. who is Gov
ornor O'Nears legal adviser, passed
through Birmingham yesterday.
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night announced the death at that place
of M. A. Collins, who was. until few
months ago, a prominent hardware mer-
chant of Huntsville. Mr.. Collins en-
gagged in business on an extensive scale
here and his store was destroyed in the
second fire on the Huntsville hotel block
i'm 1911. short time after that he and
his family moved to Texas. He was
stricken with paralysis a few weeks ago.
Mr. Collins was member of the Elks
and q Knight of Columbus.
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Mrs. Ella Haran

Mrs. Ella Haran. aged so years, died
yesterday morning at the family resi-
dence, 1882 sloss avenue. The funeral will
be held from St. Paul's church at
10 o'clock this morning. the Rev. Father
Britton officiating, interment to take place
in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Haran Is
survived by her husband, John NJ Haran.
The following pallbearers will meet at the
residence this morning at o'clock: Hugh
McGeever, z. G. McGeever, I. r. Thorn
ton. Sterlin A. Wood Joseph Mcmahon.
E. LaPointe. John b. Burke. Mark Doyle,
j. 3. Haffey and r. II. Powell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS
"Bunty Pulls the String

The seat sale is now ON for the engage
ment Of "Bunty Pulls the String" which
win open at the Jefferson theatre Friday
right for an engagement of three per-
formances, including Saturday matinee
''Bunty Pulls the String" Is one of the
best comedies on the road today, and
wherever seen is being appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
ELK BREAK GATE
AND ESCAPE PARK

Elkns w. Va. February FIFTY elk
recently received from Wyoming, broke
through a fence of a ganie preserve dur
Ing storm today and fled into the noun
'ains. The herd was brought to this state
20 encourage propagation and protection
of large wild game A majority of the
animals are heading toward Warm
Springs Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Indoor Record Set

New York, February Il "A new Aneri-
can indoor record was made by o. +.
Hedlund, of the Boston Athletic assoeia-
ton. running from scratch, in the one
mile handicap. at the annua, indoor games
of the New York Athletic club in Madi-
con Square Garden tonight. Hedldnd' $
time was 4:1s As. which lowers by a Sec
ond, his own record, made In Troy, n.
Y, last E'ebruary.\
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Marines Prepare to Leave

Boston, February 12.-The 200 marines
at the Char.estown navy yard prepared
today to leave on is minutes notice.
Lieut.. Col Theodore r. Kane, the COM
manding officer of marines, said: oft
GERS and men at the barracks are stand
ing by ready to move Immediately upon
receipt of orders to do so.''
The gunboaat Tacoma is understood to
have received orders to proceed for Cen
tral American waters tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
FRITZ Scheff

"rhe Love Wager" Hungarian oper-
eta. will be given at the Jefferson the
atre Monday night with FRITZ Scheff in
the leading role. She is surrouded by an
excellent company and an enjoyable pre-
sentaton is assured. The seat sale Will
begin Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Margaret Purifoy

Mrs. Margaret e. Purifoy, aged 80 years.
died yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock
at local infirmary. She is survived
by her husband, Robert p. Purifoy; her
mother, Mrs. Mary Watson, and three
children. The remains will be sent TO
F'irman today by Lige 10y for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
]. w. Duckett

Huntsville. February 2.-(special)-J.
w. Duckett, retired business man OF
this city. died last night after an illness
of several years. He had been an in
valid long time. lie is survived by
a widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
At the Biiou

Norman Hackett. the amusing young
actor, who is well known In Birming-
ham, is pleasing large audiences at
every performance at the Bijou in the
dramatized version of Halle Ermine
Rives' novel, Satan Sanderson." Next
week comes The Rosary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

Washington, February 12.-Repeal of
the free passage of the Panama act as
the wlsest and best way out of a very
embarrassing and injurious situation
was urged by Senator Root today be-
fore the Senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals in support of his bill
for a repeal of the provision which ex-
empts American coastwise shipping
from payment of tolls. The free pas
sage provision was in all practical ef-
feet a ship subsidy given to the most
highly protected industry In the United
States. and was being defended by the
state department as subsidy in the
negotiations with Great Britain, he al :
legged. II do not believe the tolls will
In any way affect the transcontinental
freight rates." the senator declared
The extent of railroads influence in
an attempt to repeal the free passage
provision, the obligation of the United
States to submit the canal dispute to
arbitration and the question of this
countrys right to exempt coastwise
traffic from tolls figured In the discus
sion.
rs 1t not a fact" Senator oGorman
asked of Senator Root, that the protekt
of Great Britain against the free pass
age provision was inspired by railroad
interests of Canada, acting with the
great railroads of the United States?'
'I have not heard from or of any rail-
road in this natter said Mr.. Root, land
/ have no reason TO suppose they have
any interest
The committee took no action. Another
session will be held Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Alec Rye

Hamilton. February 12.-(special.) )--Alec
Rye, a Confederate soldier. who served
under Colonel Edward O'Neal during the
civil war, died last night at his home
10 miles west of Hamilton, after a short
illness Of pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Decrease Telegram Rate

London, February IA Pel1ing dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph announces
that the press rate for telegrams between
China and Europe has been reduced TO
II cents a word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Entis Sak@ Glutbins On
"cLoThiERs To THE WHOLE FAMILY"

and the Isle of Spice" Is playing to
crowded houses. Seats can be reserved
for the first performance at night and
the Saturday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
The Vermont Sails

Caimanera, Cuba. February Il The
United States battleshi2 Vermont sailed
for Mexico at 7 o'clock night The ver-
mont had 9o0 marines aboard, drawn from
this station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

Ell Paso, TEX, February 12.-General E
z. Steever commanding department ol
Texas, division, will leave the Fort Bliss
for San Antonio tomorrow to perfect or
sanization of the approximately 1000 regu-
lars respecting all arnls of the cerviet
cast and west of here.
At Fort Bliss there are two ana one-
third regiments of cavalry one complete
infantry regiment a battery of field artil-
iery and signal corps company.
More cavalry and two batteries oe fielc
artillery are stationed at 1'ort Sam Ious-
ton and squadrons of cavalry are at botf
Fort Clark and Fort Mcintosh, Tex. Two
regiments of cavalry are strung along the
Arizona border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
TAG DAY THIS YEAR
WILL Be ON MAY 3
Board of Control of Boys
Club Meets-BIackburn
Makes Report

The board of control of the Boys club
held meeting yesterday morning at II
o'clock In tho offices of the club In tho
Farley building. The matter OF Tag Day
was discussed, it being decided to hold
Tag Day on May ; This is the only
day in the year that the Boys club will
ask aid from the public. on Tag Day
sufficient funds are hoped to be raised
to carry the work of the club through
the entire year. Meetings will be held
from time to time to formulate plans
for Tag Day and the committees and ar
rangements for the day will soon be COM
pleted.
Burr Blackburn, superintendent of the
club, issued his monthly report at the
meeting yesterday morning, declaring that
the work so far this year had been ex-
ceptionally pleasing and that a great deal
was being accomplished. Mr.. Blackburn
took up the matters of the employment
bureau, big brothers movement, news
boys, boys home, boy scouts and vacant
lot gardens discussing each one and tell
ing of the work being done in each de-
partment
From now ON the attention of the au-
thorities of the Boys club will be direct
ed toward Tag Day and an endeavor to
make it the most successful campaign in
the history of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
ROOT URGES REPEAL
Of FREE PASSAGE OF
PANAMA CANAL ACT
Declares Protest From Great
Britain Is Not Work of
Railroad Interests nam
swer to O'Gorman
THE DAY IN CONGRESS

Senate convened at 12:40 o'clock.
All members proceeded to House
chamber for electoral vote count.
Senator Root urged repeal of the
free toll provision of Panama ca
nal act before interoceanic canals
committee.
Campaign funds investigating
committee continued its inquiry
into II campaign funds.
Recess at 1853 p. m. until noon
Thursday, continuing the legisla-
tive day of Tuesday.
House convened at noon.
Lincoln memorial exercises held.
Sitting In joint session with SEN
ate members witnessed count of
presidential electoral vote
Adjourned at 5:4s p. NJ until
/ a. m. Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
At the Majestic

Tabloid musical comedy continues TO
appeal to the patrons of the Majestic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

ident Wilson'S call for the extra session;
the way things are happening down there
now and the temper of the Mexican peo-
pie heightened by recent events and the
long strain the country has undergone
with tho or three years of Instructions,
since the iron hand of Diaz was removed
from the helm of the ship of state, any
thing may happen. It is safe to say that
President Taft could 1t be done, would
gladly forego three weeks occupancy of
the White House and turn over the trou-
blesome situation to his successor now.
Not so much that he would want to es-
cape responsibility, but because anything
he might be forced to do might result in
embarrassment.
Wilson's Views Unknown
Just how President-elect Wilson views
the situation in Mexico no one knows.
But the leaders here declare that he will
be equal to the emergency, whatever it
may be- The question which deeply con-
Germs all here is the precarious situation
of Americans in the City of Mexico, If
Diaz or Madero cannot guarantee protec-
tion for their lives or property. The
principles of international law are un-
derstood to sanction Intervention where
there is no titular authority in country
able and willing to assume the duty of
keeping down anarchy and preventing the
pillage of the property of foreign resi-
dents and the sacrifice of their lives
The government has kept constantly in
touch with affairs in Mexico, and both
branches of the offensive and defensive
arms of the government are ready TO
strike if the occasion demands 1t.
Going Limit of Patience
| President Taft is doing all in his power
| to maintain the status quo for the brief
time intervening between his and Mr.
Wilson'S administrations. He does not
want to leave skeleton in the White
House closet to confront his successor if
he can help it. TO that end it is said
that the President will go to the extreme
| limit of patience and forbearance to avoid
shouldering a war with Mexico upon Mr..
Wilson. In fact he has been doing that
| very thing for the past two months, and
| in the face of very grievous proYocation
| from the Mexicans themselves and OBJ
livious to taunts from his fellow country
men.
| If a crisis can be tided over until the
| new administration takes hold, the new
government will find itself equipped not
only with the responsibility for handling
the Mexican situation, but with full power
| political, executive and legislative
power not possessed by President Taft.
Congress has the final say in declaring
war and one branch of the Congress
belongs to a different party from the
President and there might not be unan-
unity of action over SO grave matter.
| Everyone is hoping that the situation
will clarity In the next few days, and
one side or the other will get absolute
control of the situation in Mexico and
that a semblance at least of stable gov
ernment be conducted there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
CUNNINGHAM SPECIAL"
TRAIN TO INAUGURATION.
STEEL EQUIPMENT, oi3O A. VI.
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NJ. A. Collins

Huntsville. February 12-tSpecial)- y
kilograms from San Antonio. Texas. last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

latter in an enormous financial loss and
looking to the precedents established in
the civil war, it is doubtful whether any
compensation could be exacted from what
ever government may exist after the
close of hostilities in Mexico Altogether,
It is apparent that the administration is
likely to find it very difficult to adhere
strictly to this declared policy of non
Intervention, if the situation in the City
of Mexico is not materially changed for
the better in very short time.
To add to the difficulty In keeping in
close touch with the situation word came
to the state department late today from
Consul Garrett at Laredo. Texas, that all
wires were down south of Monterey and
that communication between Laredo and
that point could be had only by way of
Mier, a complete severance of telegraph
ic communication between the United
States and its embassy in the City of
Mexico at this critical juncture might
easily bring about change in policy
on the part of the administration. at
least to the extent of opening up a line
of communication between the Mexican
capital and Admiral Fletcher's ships at
Vera Cruz by naval expedition, if neces-
sary.
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government of the United States refrain
from unnecessary, actual warfare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
Warn NOncombatants

Alarmed by reports from Ambassador
| Henry Lane Wilson that the combatants
in Mexico City were traloicg their guns
in such direction as to increase the dan
ger to Americans and otaer foreign resi-
dents, the state department hurriedly dis
patched instructions to Mr.. Wilson to-
night to warn all noncomtatants to keep
out Of the fighting zone.
Mr.. Wilson reported further that large
numbers of Americans and other for
eigners terrorized because of the rain OF
bullets in the residential section, had
sought protection at the embassy and in
tnat neighborhood of the city. The am
bassador said he found places Of refuge
for hundreds. The department emphasized
10 him the necessity of aifording refugees
every comfort and protection within his
power.
Late developments in tie situation were
awaited by Secretary Knox and other
state department offici;sIs at the Knox
residence tonight, where messages from
Ambassador Wilson were received and
answered.
Vancouver Barracks, Wash, Febru-
airy 12-Brig gadier General Marion r.
Maus tonight received orders from the
war department to proceed TO Albany,
N Y, at once there to take command
of the first brigade of the first di-
vision of the United States army. The
first brigade is the force being held
ready to move quickly in case soldiers
are needed in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13
LICE 10y. Undertaken. Phones 7sa

SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones o.
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Situation Very Difficult

wholesale evacuation of the city by
the foreign element would involve the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-13

johns Undertaking Co Phones ioca
The evening world., 1913-12-18
WOMEN ARE DIVIDED
OVER PROPOSED LAW
TO PENSION WIDOWS

The proposed legislative enactment
designed 10 grant pensions from state
FUNDS to widows with children was
tho subject Of a debate before the
Women's Mr7icipaI League. No. 4s East
Twenty-ninth street. to-day. The Won.
ems Municipal League has not decided
upon which side IL will be found when
the matter comes up for a public hear
Ing before the Legislative Committee.
and to-days debate was arranged for
the purpose OF informing the members.
The proposed pension system was adj
vocited by Robert W. Hebberd, secre-
tary Of the State Board Of Charities
and an expert on the subject OF public
and private relief. Mrs. John ~ alynn.
who IL also n student OF charity, took
mp the cause OF the opposition. The
sympathy OF majority OF the two
hundred women present was plainly
with Mr.. Hebberd, but IL was quite an
parent that the minority, composed
largely of elderly women who have had
experience in charitable work, Is prob
ably the more powerful Influence in
the league.
Mrs Giynn's argument vas technical
and replete with statistics. She main
tainei that system of State aid to
dependent widows and orphans is de-
morallzlng not only to the beneficiar ies
out to tho community at large and that