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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
CRUMP SUSPENDED
FROM POLICE FORCE
Charge Against Officer Is Neglect of
Duty in Connection With Window
Smashing at Wells

Policeman e. w. Crump was suspended
from the police force yesterday, the
charge against the officer being neglect
of duty
Crump was working on First avenue in
plain clothes early yesterday morning,
when a window was smashed In the store
of Marcus We'll. an overcoat and a hat
being stolen. The theft occurred at $40
o'clock yesterday morning. Officer Crump
stated last night that he had passed the
window at 6:37 and looked at the clock
in the Western Union Telegraph office.
He stated that he walked to the Twen-
tieth street corner, crossed the street
and walked to the Chris restaurant where
he used the telephone. When he came
out minute later the window had been
The high piles OF wooden blocks for paw
ing purposes on the sidewalks obstructed
the view of the officer on the opposite
side OF the street
When the window was smashed a negro
porter in the building ran to the street
and saw the thief running away. He
says that he chased the man to Seven
teenth street and Avenue A, but was un-
Gble to catch him. The occurrence yes
terday was the fourth time the window
of the We'll store has been smashed
Acting Chief of Police Martin Eagan
stated yesterday that the robbery was
caused by gross negligence on the part
of Crump and that he was suspended
for an indefinite period. Crump has al
ways been regarded as very efficient
officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
'BEU[AH CREVASSE
EIGHT HUNDRED
FEET IN WIDTH
River Rising Rapidly and
the Water Is Pouring
Through Crum-
bling Breach


Memphis. February 4-g'he crevasse in
the Mississippi river levee at Beulah,
Miss is now 1900 feet in width and. with
the river rising rapidly in the section.
water is pouring through the opening In
great volume. according to tonights dis
patches. Further caving,s however, is
not anticipated, the ends of the gap being
composed of tough ''buckshot" earth.
The stretch of levee which collapsed was
largely of sandy ioam. 1T is now esti-
mated that approximately 1000 square miles
Of farming lands will be flooded.
At the solicitation of the Mississippi
delegation in Congress. who were appealed
70 by Governor Brewer of that state,
Secretary of War stimson today author
lied the shipment of all tents at the dis
posal of the Mississippi National Guard
TO the overflowed section, where refugees
are reported to be In sorry plight be-
cause of lack of shelter Weather condi-
tions are the most severe of the winter
and representation WAS made that un-
less prompt action was taken. much suf-
fering would result The greater number
of those driven from their homes are
negroes
At all other points the levees are hold-
ing At Memphis the unofficial reading
of the gauge tonight showed a fall on
one-tenth in the river here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
FOX TELLS OF
POLICE GRAF 7
Gives More Testimony Re
garding the Corrupt
Conditions

New York. February. Eugene Fox.
the self-confessed graft collecting police
man who is expected to tell the extra
ordinary grand jury story of graft levied
by the police in Harlem, made confess
sion 10 the district attorney, supplement
tary to the one he made yesterday, in
which he figures he handled $4,000 in
five years, most of which, he says, went
to certain superiors in the department.
Ten per cent of his collections. Fox told
the prosecutor he retained for himself
The rest was divided between his cap
tain and men who represented the inspec-
tor responsible for his precinct. Some OF
the money found its way to downtown
police headquarters, according z to his
story.
Fox reiterated that Ire could produce
witnesses to substantiate his story and
the district attorney expects to have per-
sons mentioned by Fox as having knowl-
edge. of graft taking, appear with the
policeman before the grand jury next
week in an effort to indict officers ac-
cused by Fox and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
MASS MEETING At
WOODLAWN HELD
Citizens Favor Bond Issue,
But Want a High
School

AT an enthusiastic meeting held in the
Woodiawn city hall last night citizens OF
the eastern end of the city expressed
themselves as favorlng a bond issue for
new schools, but maintaining that a
pledge must be made to woodlawn that 9
high school would be built in that section
of the city
The meeting was largely made up of
Woodlawn citizens, but representatives
from the other eastern suburbs were
present. W. e. Perryman presided over
the meeting and Mrs. J. c. Forney acted
as secretary
Mr.. Perryman called on Mrs. r. DUPONT
thompson to present the needs of more
adequate school facilities for Woodlawn
and East Lake. Mrs. Thompson sal
that while 1890 childen were in school
there was accommodation for only 110o.
She said that relief in some measure
was necessary and recommended a bond
issue.
DIR. r. t. Loyelady of the board of
revenue, who was present spoke and
said he favored a bond issue, but that
unless a pledge was made that
a high school would be built in
the eastern end of the city
he would not vote for the bond is
Horace Wilkerson and Mr. Cox followed
DR.. Lovelady and indorsed his remarks.
Ben Davis spoke on the need for more
schools and indorsed the words of the
previous speakers.
The acquisition of a site for the pro-
posed school was discussed, but action
was deferred and the matter referred to
committee to report back at an early
date.
The chairman was authorized to appoint
committee of seven from Woodlawn,
East Lake, East Birmingham, Gate City
and Avondale to meet soon and come to
some agreement on the school question.
1t was announced that another mass
meeting would be held soon, but the ex-
act date was not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Joseph w. Openshaw

The body of Joseph w. Openshaw, aged
"A years, who died in Littleton Col, jan
uary 81. arrived In Birmingham yester.
day morning. Funeral services will be
held this afternoon at 1:so o'clock from
the chapel of Warner-Smiley. with inter-
ment in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr.. Open
shaw is survived by mother, Mrs. A
Cpenshaw and three brothers. George ]
and Ted of Birmingham and John Open
shaw of Washington. He has two sisters
Mrs. l.. w. Johns of Birmingham and
Mrs. Grace Beggs. Funeral services will
be conducted by the Rev. NJ S. Bon.
we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
FILE LIABILITIES OF
BANKRUPT co.

jackson, Miss, February 4.-The sched-
ule of assets and liabilities of the Ma
tional Warehouse company of this city.
recently placed in bankruptcy, has been
filed with the clerk of the federal court
and referred to the receivers.
1t shows liabilities of $l5S, ,697.S6, with
assets of $252, ,559.s1. The principal assets
are the Sc warehouses listed at their
book value, but which creditors claim
will not bring 80 per cent of that amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
PILGRIMS RECEIVE
GREETINGS FROM
KING OF ENGLAND
Sends Message to Pilgrims
of the United States at
Their Tenth Annual
Dinner

New York, February 4.-.I cherish tht
earnest hope that your gathering may
emphasize the cordial relations that We
know exists between Briton and cana
dian and American wrote King George
Y OF England In message to the Pill
grims of the United States, read al
their tenth annual dinner in this city
tonight. The king extended greetings
and best wishes for a delightful re-
unons
Other messages of good WA read by
Joseph H. C'hoate. former ambassador
TO Great Britain, the POSTMASTER, were
from Field Marshal Earl Roberts, Sit
Thomas Upton, Captain Clement Create
rex of the British cruiser Natal; Admi.
raj Lord Charles Beresford and Queer
Alexandra's private secretary. Severa
hundred citizens of England and this
country joined in the banquet of fellow.
ship. Henry f.. Britain represented
Field Marshal Roberts. president of the
Pilgrims Of Great Britain
Diplomacy still will be employed, Mr.
Choate declared, to ensure friendly rela-
tions between the two countries and arbi-
tration will be used successfully when
differences cannot be settled through
diplomacy.
I'VE have a little difficulty just now,
he said, "but | do not look upon it az
half as serious as those that have ariser
in the past a dozen times or more. There
is nothing in it that cannot be settled
By direct application of the doctrine o.
good faith and honest dealings with on
another"
The two men who made the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, he said, lived and diet
without suspecting that the language b,
which they agreed the ships of both ma
tions should use the Panama canal or
equal terms was susceptible of more thar
one interpretation; both sides did thei
best to write it in clear terms: nov
that there has been a disagreement, i
will be adjusted by conferences. Boti
countries will keep the treaty "in thu
next hundred years by keeping faith witt
each other,' Mr.. Choate concluded
Mitchell Innes, counsellor of the Brit
ish embassy at Washington, speaking fo
British Ambassador James Bryce, echoei
Mr.. Choate's sentiments.
IF there were any treatment between
the two countries which had been 90
by one of us by any sharp practice b,
one deceiving the other-if it were one
sided-I would be the first to tear ul
the treaty." he said. II am certain ou
government has the same feeling l hav
that there was no intention of breaking
the treaty"
Other speakers were Bishop Boyd Car
penter, canon of Westminster; Sir Er
nest X. Shackelton, the explorer, and
President John II. Finley, -of--the cit,
college of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Mrs. w. P. Pankey

Huntsville. February 4.tSpecial)-
The body of Mrs. w. p. Pankey, Sr.,
formerly of Huntsville, was brought
to this city today from Waco. Tex,
where she died Sunday and Inferred in
Maple Hill cemetery with services at
the grave by Rev. Cary Gamble Mrs
Pankey was the mother of Will Pan
key. who was formerly engaged in
the printing business here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Set Date for Hines Case

jackson. Miss. February 4-The case
of the state'of Mississippi VS.. the Edward
Hines Lumber company of Chicago. has
been set for trial at Poplarvllle for
Thursday. The state alleges that the
lumber company, with subsidiary con-
Germs, owns more than the 100000 worth
of timber lands allowed one individual
or concern, and asks a forfeiture Of
lands in excess of that sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
TO TAKE UP CANAL
TOLL AMENDMENT
Amendment to Repeal Free Tolls Pro-
vision Considered Friday

Washington, February 4-The repeal of
the Panama canal free tolls provision,
proposed in an amendment by Senator
Root to the recently passed canal admin
istration law, is to be taken up Friday at
a meeting of the Senate committee on in
ter oceanic canals. The call for the meet
ing was issued today by Chairman Bran
degee.
Advocates OF the free tolls provision for
American coastwise ships are prepared
to fight the proposed amendment In the
committee. and TO prevent il possible its
Endorsement. Should the amendment be
favorably reported to the Senate 1t Is be-
lieved it will be impossible to secure final
action on 1t during the pending sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
MANY CONVICTIONS
IN LIQUOR CASES

Jackson, Ky. February 4.-More than
100 convictions most of them for liquor
law violation cases, were obtained In the
Breathitt county circuit court today,
thus surprising all records for any cir
cult court in Kentucky.
In one of the cases, that of a woman
accused of assisting her husband in the
robbery of a store, the defendant came
into court with four children ranging in
age from l to ) years. She pleaded
guilty, but the judge sent both she and
her husband home, with Instructions to
mind the children, pending action on
their cases by the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
PATROL STEAMER
FOR ICE REGIONS

London, February 4--The British gov
ernment has entered into negotiations
with the principal north Atlantic steam
ship lines with view to equipping a yes
sci with a powerful wireless installation
TO patrol the ice regions and notify wire
less stations on the American coast and
liners plying the Atlantic of the loca-
tion of icebergs and of similar dangers
The cost of the service as contemplated
is to be shared by the government and
the companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Trembled for Enemy

From Tit-Bit
detachment of soldiers was about to-
attack the enemy, who awaited them
drawn up in battle order.
seasoned old sergeant noticed young
soldier fresh from home visibly effected
by the nearness of the coming fight His
face was pale, his teeth chattering and
his knees tried to knock each other out.
1t was sheer nervousness, but the SER
geant thought it was downright funk.
.'Tompkins," he whispered. sit is trem-
bling We are for your own dirty skim
NO. no, sergeant said Tompkins.
making a brave attempt to still his shal :
ing limbs. 'Tm trembling for the enemy.
They don't know Tompkins is here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
ASSEMBLY GUESTS
OF STATE PRISON

Nashville, Tenn, February 4-For the
first time in the history of the state, the
members of the general assembly were
tonight the guests of the inmates of the
state prison, who gave a minstrel show
in their honor. The convicts are lobby
ing for the enactment of a conditional
pardon or parole law.
A quartette, composed of two highway
robbers and two murderers. gave a num-
ber of vocal selections. An eight piece
orchestra furnished music and % negro
prisoners were in the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Leaves Fortune to Partner

New York, February with the filing
cday of the will of George w. Crossman
of the coffee importing firm of Crossman
& Sieleken, it became known that the
two partners several years ago had en-
tered into an agreement by which each
should bequeath 100000 to the other.
The fact of the agreement was mentions
ed In a codicil to the will, which, a
second codicil says, new agreement
sppplanted. BY this will, however, Mr..
Crossman left 100000 to Herman siele-
ken. his business partner and nearly
81. 600 900 more to relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Hamilton Is Hurt

Petersburg, Va, February 4--Alexan-
Ger Hamilton, vice president and chief
counsel of the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
way. suffered fractured collar bone in
a runaway accident here late today while
driving with his daughter. Mr. Hamil-
ton was thrown from his carriage. Miss
Hamilton also was slightly injured. They
we're removed to their home here after
the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
.LLOYD-GEORGE AND
CHURCHILL RESIGN
Reasons Given for With
drawal From Reform
Club

sI8ondon.' February 4.-The chancellor of
the exchequer. David Loyd-George, and
the first lord of the admiralty. Winston
Spencer Churchill. resigned from the Re-
form club. according to the Express. be-
cause the club blaclzballed Baron Maurice
Arnold De Forest, whose candidacy was
seconded by Mr.. Churchill.
The Express adds that Sir Edward
Grey and Lewis Harcourt also threaten
to resign unless a general meeting of
the members is called to rescind this ac-
ton.
Baron De Forest is a hereditary baron
of the Austrian empire and authorized TO
use his title in the United Kingdom by
royal authority. In 1909 he offered prize
of $4,000 to the first British aviator to
cross the English channel in British
built aeroplane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
STEWART EDWARD
WHITE INJURED

Santa Barbara, Call February A.
Stewart Edward White, the author and
explorer. broke a leg while sliding for
the home plate in a ball game here to-
Gay. Among the players in the game
was Winston Churchill, recently progress
sive candidate for governor of New
Hampshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Mrs. Nora E. Baker

Admission, February 4.--(Spccial.)-
Mrs. Nora r. Baker, who died at a
local infirmary Monday. was laid at
rest in Edgemont cemetery Tuesday
afternoon after funeral services at her
late residence, 1888 Walnut. She is
survived by her husband, A. L. Ba-
ker, and a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
MADE
CABINET SNEEZE

London, Fabruary 5.-The Express says
that the whole cabinet was set sneezing
yesterday by the simultaneous receipt by
each minister at the house of commons
Of suffragette leaders containing red
pepper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Deaths and Funerals
Houston Jones Whistnant

Houston Jones Whistnant, 9-months-
old child of Mr. and Mrs II. ]. Whist
nant. died at local infirmary yester-
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The funeral
services will take place this afternoon
at o'clock from the residence, 1s7
North Fifty-first street, with interment
in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
SUFFRAGE LEADERS
AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington. February 4.--Three women
suffrage leaders successfully ran the
gantlet of doorkeepers at the White
House today. and confronted the Presi-
dent with their request for guard of
soldiers. sailors and marines for their big
parade here March 3. They asked for
the granting Of half holiday to women
employees in government departments. The
President pledged himself to discuss the
question with his cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
. Mrs. T. w. Freeman

Centre, February 4.-(Special. -
News reached here last night of the
sudden death at her home eight or
nine miles south of Centre, of Mrs.
Carrie Steele Freeman, wife of Thad-
deus w. Freeman. leading citizen OF
the county. Death came without warn
ing; while talking with the family she
suddenly fell from her chair and ceased
to breathe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
M'LEAN OUTSKATES
ALL OPPONENTS

Boston, February 4-Again tonight
Bobby Mclean of Chicago. outskated
all opponents in the national indoor skat-
ing championship races here. Mclean
won the titles in the mile and half mile
events and outdistanced the field in a one
at scratch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Knights of Columbus Ball

About 15o couples attended the knights
OF Columbus Mardi Gras ball last
night at their hall. The hall was
decorated in the colors of the order.
Miss Helen Armstrong and Miss May
Agnes Hilleke presided over the punch
bowl. Progressive euchre was played
by the older people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05

| Washington, February president
Taft today signed the bill Incorporating
the National Institute Of Arts and Let
| ters.
Washington. February 4.--Alaska's re-
sources lie dormant because of lack of
railroads to connect the inland water
ways with the coast and because of in
adequate coal land laws Secretary Fisher
today told the House territories commit
| tee. There's been dog in the manger
| policy in Alaska since 1906 he declared
Secretary Fisher asked for an appropria-
ton to investigate the Alaskan railroad
possibilities.
| Washington, February 4-Eormer Sen
ator Joseph w. Baileys farewell address
to the Senate will not be printed as a
public document. When Senator Martin
proposed it today, Senator Smoot of Utah
objected to having the speech reprinted
at the expense of the government.
Washington, February All hearings
before the House commerce committee to-
day were cancelled because of congestion
because of business in the House. In
| vestigations of the long and short haul
provision of the interstate commerce law
ana uniform balng of cotton were
among those planned.
Washington February 4.--Federal seiz-
ure of merchandise imported by trusts
| CT under Illegal contracts was provided
for In the Norris bill which passed the
Senate today. 1t already has passed the
house and was recommended by Attor-
ney General Wickersham to give federal
| officials power to seize coffee held in
storage at New York by the Brazilian
coffee monopoly
| Washington, February 4-'Ioan
sharks in the capitol credited with doing
d mammoth business among government
| clerks received blow today when Presi-
| dent Taft signed the '1oan shark" meas
| TIRE limiting their charges and also those
| of pawnbrokers to one per cent a month.
Passage of the bill had been fought for
years in Congress. The money lenders
appealed personally to the President to
| veto it.
Washington, February 4.--Federal in
corporations of the Mothers Day Interna-
tional association was proposed in bill
today by Senator Penrose Mothers
day. was founde by Anna Jarvis, a
Philadelphia woman
Washington. February 4.-President
Taft took a vigorous stand against
lengthening steamship piers in the Hud-
son river at New York in a special COM
munication to Congress today He ve-
toec the proposal that he appoint a
United States engineer to the joint mar
Dor line commission of New York and
New Jersey
Washington, February "A committee
of Washingtons women workers appear
ed today before the House committee
contending the La Toilette bill would i'm
pose a hardship The delegation said
the La Toilette bill would impose an un-
due burden, instead of improving their
condition. Many women delegates OPP
posed the measure, .on the ground that
without time pay it would be almost inn
possible TO make living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Edwards-SOrrell

w. NJ Sorrell and Miss Lucia Mae
Edwards were married quietly yesterday
at the home of the bride by the Rev.
r. C. Mcvoy They will be at home
to their friends at 1907 Cullom street.
As a. wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs Sorrell
will attend the Inauguration at WASH
ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Edward Leper

Gadsden, February 4.-(Special -
Edward Leper. Ga years old. died to-
day OF apoplexy at the home of his
daughter. Mrs ]. Z Gibson. 1897 For
est avenue. The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning. burial being at
Forest cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Approve Direct Election

Santa Fe. N. NJ. February 4.-By a
vote of "a to . the lower house of the
legislature today adopted the resolution
approving the proposed amendment to
the federal constitution providing for the
direct election of United States senator's.
Its adoption by the senate Is conceded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Hauser Signs Contract

ST. Louis, February 4.-Shortstop Ar
mold Hauser a National league club
''holdout," today signed 1918 contract.
The only remaining regular who has no!
signed is konetchy, who demands $750o
for playing first base this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
To Cut Passenger Rates

London, February 4.-The Austro- Amer
lean Shipping company, says Vienna
dispatch to the Times, announces that ii
has decided not to cut the passenger
rates between Trieste and Canada, In
order not to artificlally stimulate emf
grafton to the dominion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
STORY OF FOO CHOW
AND THE BOMB

Foo Chow, China, February AFTER
the civil governor of Foo Chow escaped
a bomb that killed % bystanders today
he rushed at his would be assailant and
with the help of citizens arrested the
man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Optical Headquarters

At Jas H. finders. His finely fin
ished eyeglasses are carefully ad-
iusted to wearer. He is an expert in
frame adjustment 306 N. Nineteenth
street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Willie Knew
From Life.

From Life.
Sunday school Teacher-And what
should we do after breaking COM
mandment Wiilie?'
willie-Muzzle de papers and hire a
good lawyer.