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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
PEDRO LASCURA|N PROBABLY WILL
 SUCCEED HUERTA
Reported Dictator Will Be Dispatched to Foreign Port Following Elec-
 tions Today

Washington, July 4,-Unofficial advices reached Washington tonight that Pedro Lascurain, formerly secretary of state in Madero's cabinet. would be chosen to- morrow to succeed General Huerta as President of Mexico and that Huerta. resuming his former post as chief of staff of the army, would be dispatched to foreign post, probably France.
 It was admitted that voters in tomor- rows election would be few. only those residing in the district of Mexico City participating Candidates for the pres- dency, besides Lascurain, were said to be Generals Refugio velascez and Gar cia Pena Whoever might be elected was reported ready to turn over the presi- dency to a provisional government, and General Huerta was reported willing to leave the country thereby saving his face.
 According to word reaching Washington General Huerta is prepared to leave and arrangements virtually have been com pleted for Lascurain to be elected.
 Wishes to Save Family
 It is reported the principal reason Hu- erta is ready to depart Is that he wishes to save his family. A vessel is said to be waiting at Puerto Mexico to take the Huerta family.
 What effect tomorrow's election will have on the mediation plan to induce con stitutionalists to meet Huerta delegates in conference over provisional gov ernment is not known The inference is given here that Lascurain, if elected, would agree to a provisional government, provided constitutionalist leaders predom- mated In It's personnel. That would end the war in Mexico.
 The success of this plan, it was said, depended much on the outcome of the Torreon conference between representa- tives of Carranza and Villa over diff ferences in the constitutionalist ranks Carranza agents in Washington were confident the conference would result In an amicable adjustment and that the constitutionalist forces In future would present a united front against the en- emy
 Expect Conference
 Dr. Romulo s. Naon, minister from Ar Mexican imbroglio. who reached Wash- gentina, and one of the medators in the
 (Continued on page ElevenJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
.UJRY FAILS TO REACH
 VERDICT IN CLIFFORD TRIAL
Discharged by Judge After Being Out Twentyour Hours Whether Accused Will be Tried Again is
 Matter of Doubt
l again." District Attorney Alexander

trial again." District Attorney Alexander said.
 q haven't the slightest idea whether we shall apply for Gifford's release on bail" William Travers Jerome, his chief counsel said. He is bailable under the charge whenever the judge thinks 1t proper to release him..
 The boy prisoner. who apparently has been indifferent since his trial began. showed only slight emotion at the result. Other members of the family listened stoically to the dismissal of the jury.
 The 2l hours the tdry was out were try ng. The day was hot and the jury room vas provided with chairs only. The Iurors spent most of the day sitting at the windows gazing at the crowd out side. which awaited some signal that . verdict had been reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

Albany. N. Y,, July 1.-The jury that Asard the case of Malcolm Clifford Jr., con of a wealthy Hudson manufacturer, charged with, having murdered Frank J. Clute a chauffeur had failed to reach a verdict late today and was discharged by County Judge Addington. The jury has out 24 hours.
 ,A juror asserted the final vote was seven for conviction of murder in the second degree and five for acquittal. whether Clifford will be tried again, or whether his attorneys will make applica- tion for bail Is in doubt.
 ssIt seoms likely he will Dc placed on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
FORMER BIRMINGHAM
 MAN IS DROWNED

Memphis, July 4.-Mrs. Yetta Arling- ton, aged B. widow, and c. D. Bean were drowned in the Mississippi river here today. They were bathers attend Ing the opening of a new bathing beach end eyewitnesses declared the woman. who recently came here from Atlanta, stepped off reef and was carried away by the current despite the efforts of Bean to save her. The body of Bean was re- covered. He was- former resident of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
CALL FIRST WESTERN
 COMMERCIAL MEET
for Congress to Be Held in Sacramento

Sacramento, Cal, July 4.-Goyernors of the states of California, Oregon, Wash irgton. Idaho, Nevada. Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado have issued formal call for the first western commercial congress to be held in this city March 23-26, it was announced today.
 Problems attendant on the opening of the Panama canal will be discussed. President Wilson has been asked to speak before the congress March 9. two days after he is due to reach San Francisco At the head of the International fleet he will lead through the canal at its formal opening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
FOURTH IS QUIET
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery. July 4-(Special)--A safe and sane Fourth of July was observed In Montgomery today. Practically all Of the state and municipal offices were closed and a general holiday was had. Nearly all the stores closed at 1 o'clock, and thousands of the employees of the business houses spent the afternoon at the vari- ous parks of the city.
 The city of Montgomery furnished all city prisoners with camp stew m ceiepra- tion of the day.
 The greater part of the days celebra- ton was outside the city, the parks and cool picnic grounds proving attractive drawing cards. There were practically no fireworks in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
HEAD AND ARM OF GIRL
 FOUND IN MOHAWK RIVER
Murdered Girl Whose Torso Was Found June Still Unden tified-Description of Slain Woman Sent Broad
 cast by the Authorities

The girl was a brunette. apparently about 25. It was impossible to tell much about her features. The authorities be- lieve she was foreigner. A mans handkerchief was knotted around the lower part of the head A piece of a lace waist and woman's undergarmsnt were wrapped about the arm.
 Descriptions of the slain woman are being sent broadcast tonight. Local au- thorities have searched in vain for . missing woman similar to her descrip- uon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
LEAVE TUESDAY TO
 CONFER WITH WILSON
Chicago Business Delegation Will Discuss Industrial Situation
 With the President

Chicago, July IA committee of Chi- cago business men selected to represent this city in the conferences to be held by President Wilson with business men of the country will leave for Washington on Tuesday 1t was announced today. Jo- seph H. DeFreez of the Chicago Associa- ton of Commerce, heads the committee which named the delegation. DeFreez Is former president of the Chicago Bar association. The other delegates are members of large firms distributing mer- chandise in this territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
SUFFRAGISTS URGE
 COMMITTEE MEETING

Washington, July 4-Suffragists today urged Representative Pou, acting chair man of the House rules committee, to call that committee together and report the resolution allowing time for consid- eration of suffrage in the House. MT. Pou agreed to call meeting of the suf- fragists if he could get a majority If the democratic members of the committee to support it. The suffragists were from Mir. Pous home state, North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

Schenectady, N. Y., July 4.-The head whose torso was found in the Mohawk river June 10 were recovered in thnt stream today, hut her Identity stiiI Ia undetermined.
 Norman N. Niven struck the head with an oar as he was rowing near where the torso was found. Within an hour Fred Looman, who was rowing with two women friends, found the right arm nearby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
To Put It Up to Ulster

Bristol, July 4-Frederick E. Smith, member Parliament. and Ulster unionist leader. speaking here tonight. said the House of Lords would so amend the amending bill as to make the exclusion of Ulster terminable only when Ulster said: We want to come in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
Enrique Maza Pardoned

Havana, July 4.-President Menocal to- day pardoned Enrique Maza, the Cuban journalist, who in August, 1912, was sem fenced to two and half years impris- onment for assaulting Hugh s. Gibson tken charge d'affairse of the American legation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
Conan Doyle Sails

Montreal, July 4-Sir Arthur and Lady Conan Doyle sailed today on the White Star liner Magnetic. after tour of the United States and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
DEVISE WAY TO
 AID ACCUSED

Cross-examination disclosed that all the Il Tarrytown defendants, out on bail. met here last night with Alexander Berk- man. anarchist, and others to devise a way to aid the persons facing trial Mon day. Present at this meeting accord ing to statements to the authorities. were Carl Hansen, member of the staff of Mother Earth. and Carl Berg. 24. car- penter. Tarrytown defendant.
 Hansen was blown to pieces In the ex- plosion Berg Is missing and Is counted among the victims. The other person known to have been killed was Mary Claves, e5 years old. cigarmaker. who occupied an apartment adjoining the ono in which the explosion occurred.
 In support of the police theory that a bomb was being made for use in Tarry- town a search of Caron's apartment dfs- closed two dry batteries, wired for use: a loaded revolver. cartridges and a part ly constructed blackjack, together with bowl of yellow substance thought to have been used fin bomb construction.
 Statements to the police indicated that tho meeting last night ended about mid night Caron, Hansen, Berg and a fourth man, Mike Auspent. who came here from Chicago about two weeks ago. left to- gether and went to the apartments where the explosion occurred. at 1628 Lexington avenue. Hansen's sister. Miss Louise Berger who rented the top floor apart ment. occupied by herself, Hansen and Caron. told the inquisitors the four men reached home at l o'clock At o'clock when she left her home, she said, Berg and Caron were asleep, Hansen was washing dishes and Auspenti was lying on couch. All were dressed. fN NO TRACES
 OF EXPLOSIVE
 There were no traces of an explosive or of the material for making any. any where in the apartment, Miss Berger said. The explosion occurred at 9:25 a. m. and she was notified of 1t, she declared. while at the Mother Earth office.
 Alexander Berkman said the group al- lied with him happened to be at the Mother Earth office when the police arr rived because they had gathered to go on Fourth of July picnic in New Jersey town. Berkman denied he had counseled violence at the coming Tarrytown trials. He and others planned to go to Tarry- town, he said. and listen to the proceed lngs. He denied that he had written threatening letters to Tarrytown officials.
 You did send a telegram sometime ago to the judge at Tarrytown demanding the release of the l. w. w. prisoners, didn't you?'' asked Deputy Police Com missioner Rubin
 'yes. I sent a telegram containing
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
PRESIDENTIAL BOOST IS ISc|vI,ss::::;;s1TRWOOD '.';;;,il:N i; i:1Ni YORK SPEECH Alabamian Will Be Nations Executive Predicts Repre-
 sentative Fitzgerald
FEATURE OF FOURTH
 OF JULY GRAFTON
Tolls Problem Again Discussed by the House Leader in Address. Crowd Cheers Boost to
 Presidential Chair

New York. July 4.--(SpeciaID- D--Neith- CT the spirit of universal patriotism nor the calm shade under the trees in Prospect park Iulied Representative Oscar w. Underwood into forgetfulness today of his canal tolls feud with the Wilson administration, when he rose to make the Fourth of July oration for Brooklyn Knights of Columbus.
 MT. Underwood spoke briefly of the importance of Independence Day and lengthy on the aues- ton of subsidies for American shipping. He said that although he did not believe indirect subsidiesf for American ships. he did believe in indirect discrimination in their favor, such as exempting coastwise shipping from paying Panama canal tolls He also spoke in favor of tariff discrimi- nation in favor of merchandise carried in American ships.
 'The democratic convention" he said, that met in Baltimore and named Wood row Wilson for President promulgated the platform of the national democratic party and declared in favor of the ex- emption from tolls of American ships engaged in the coastwise trade passing through the Panama canal.
 Carried Out Declaration
 Congress shortly thereafter enacted bill carrying this declaration into effect. It was but a recognition of the principles that governed the early builders of the nation in discriminating in favor of American ships. If all nations engaged in trade and commerce would abandon sub sides and dlscriminations In favor of their shipping interests. l have no doubt that American enterprise could fight the battles of commerce in ships carrying the American flag, but with all the great shipping nations aiding their ships it will be impossible to build up American ship ping interests unless we foster in some way their development"
 The time has come, he said, when the most important question confronting the American people is the development and building up of our foreign trade, and he regarded 1t as the foremost patriotic duty of every American citizen to aid in this development.
 Presidential Boost
 Although it was a safe and sane Fourth of July celebration, Representative John J. Fitzgerald, who was chairman and introduced MT. Underwood ventured to send up a skyrocket in behalf of Under- woods presidential aspirations, defeated by the nomination of Woodrow Wilson. MT Fitzgerald ventured the belief that the time would come when Underwood would be so greatly appreciated by the American people-as he is in his own state already-that they would hoist him into the presidency. There were cheers for this; also there were cheers for President Wilson when his name was mentioned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

this disease seems to be steadil- De
clining. In Massachusetts and New
Jersey and in sixteen American cities
the government reports indicate that
mortality from cancer has increased
100 per cent since 1880, and during
the ten years from 1901 to 1911 it has
increased 25 per cent. Cancer costs
the United States about $4,000 lives
annually and the rate in the registrn-
tion area per 100000 in 1911 was IS;
in England and Wales it was 81. But
among the colored population In the
United States it was but 81.
There is a deep significance t"
many minds in all the foregoing facts.
and men everywhere are searching
for the key to the riddle, and some
day. half by chance perhaps, 1t VIII
be found.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

i'm Scotland and England The first visitor to a
house New Years morning had the privilege OF
kissing the person that opened the door. Perhaps
there is a "Reminiscences of ancient fire worship IN
the Shropshire custom of stirring the fire on New
Years morning before uttering word.
Although there are few houses where New
Years day is observed with its oldtime hospital
ity. the day is not wholly divorced from the
thought of good things to eat. The ridiculous New
Years eve dinners in the Broadway restaurants
have special significance, but there are certain
dishes inseparably associated with the day.
One OF these is roast goose. which Is perhaps
more liked in England than America. But even
more characteristic those admirable little
cakes which come from Germany. and which are
imported in tin boxes. German cooks have made
them for centuries, have lavished their time and
energy on new designs and new havors, and the
result is a cake excellent that 1t must always
be the special delight Of the New Year feast This
point of ritual surely. must be left us.
So excellent is the German New Years cake
that it cannot be used for charm. like the New
Years cake of ireland. For this was thrown
against the wall and broken into pieces. The first
fragment to touch the ground was eagerly sought.
for he who ate 1t was sure of a years happiness.
There was much pleasure in the baking Of the
cake. It was placed on a gridiron before the open
fire. and ncantations were sung to secure the sue.
cess of the charm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

is another custom observed at this time, which Is
called among mumming; which is a changing
of clothes between men and women; who when
dressed in each others habits go from one neigh
boris house to another, and make merry with
them in disguise, by dancing and singing. and
such like merriments. It to be
wished this custom which is still common
among us at this season of the year were laid
aside; 1t is directly opposite to the word OF
God"
1t is possible that "mumming" is related in
some way to the performance which marked Hog
manay" in England and Scotland. "Hogmanay
was the last day of the year. Some scholars think
the word comes from the Greek "agia mene.
trholy month";; others from the Saxon 'haiig
monath. which has the same meaning still others
from the French phrase "Au gui menez" C'to the
mistletoe go!') which mummers anciently cried
in France at Christmas. from Eau gueux
menez." ('Bring to the beggars!'0. Whatever the
origin of the word may be. Hogmanay was the
time for much amateur begging.
The children went from house to house, singing
such songs as;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25
THE NEW YEAR.

Julia Ward Howe was no believer in New Years
resolutions 1--WE should make and keep good
resolutions all the year round" the celebrated
author once said in Boston. 'T am no great be-
lever in New Years VOWS, for although they are
splendid things. they really don't amount to much
more than oliver Wendell Holmes tobacco reso-
luton.
Mr. Holmes, with affected gravity, said to a
friend on the first day of the year: I really must
not smoke so persistently; l must turn over a
leaf-a tobacco leaf-and have a cigar only
after each'-here he paused as If to say meal
but he coutinued-'after each cigar"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25
THE CALL OF THE NEW YEAR

A Christian sat in the Masters presence
thinking of the coming of the new year 1t was
n good but solemn thing to do, The mans
thoughts in that presence ran thus: Seeing him
| that every year is the year Of our
Lord 1t ought to be begun, continued and
ended in him. He will be with me all the days.
My days must be in his hands" The Christian
man continued his medtation--always in his pres
ence. What sort of man ought to be- this year
and all years." The answer came out of old
word which had meaning, in his presence:
Complete in him." Again he asked: What kind
of work ought l to do this year and all years"
The centuries fade away and he seems to hear
again: whatsoever he saith unto you do it." He
asked again: Where shall go to be his man and
do his work." Once more old words leap into
times: ITO your household. to your neighbor.
and to all the world" How can do all this ?"
THE entrance of his word giveth light, therefore
give yourself to Bible study; mot by might nor
by power but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of
hosts.' therefore give yourself to prayer; II can
do all things through Christ" therefore give your
self to work. in all things he shall have the pre-
eminence," therefore give yourself to him. And
the man arose from the meditation to make the
year and all years. years of the Lord And
the Master arose and went with the man "'shop
Mcdowell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

As they sang they collected what they called
their "farls"-oaten cake and cheese. From this
developed the letting in" of the new year. Par
ties of men and boys went through the town. They
stopped at the front door of every house and sang
until they admitted Then they received
small gift of money, went through the house and
left by the back door. That man should be the
first visitor of the year was general belief in
the British isles for centuries, nor is it yet en-
tinct
In Scotland the ceremony of 'hrstfooting has
almost entirely died out, but in some of the re-
moter parts of that country 1t is pleasantly re-
membered At the approach of IL on New Years
eve ''hot pint" prepared. This was n kettle
of warm spiced sweetened ale. with liberal
infusion of spirits When the clock struck every
member of the family drank to the new year
Then the elders of the family went out into the
street. carrying the kettle of spiced ale and
supply of buns. cakes, bread. and cheese. When
they met u party of friends similarly engaged.
they stopped TO exchange greetings and sips OF
ale. They went to the houses of their neighbors,
sent the kettle from friend to friend. and spent
the hours before dawn in sociability and good
cheer II they were the first TO enter house after
twelve O'Clock they were the "frst-foot' and re-
ceived especial favor.
In England the trst-Gooting parties made
up generally of the poor boys OF the village, who
carried ''wassail-bowl" decorated with ribbons.
and received in return for their proffered drinks
and good wishes. cakes and cups of ale. But in
was a democratic social institution. in which few
were too proud to share The principal streets
of Edinburgh, it is said. were more crowded be-
tween twelve and one on New Years day morning
than at noon business days
a simple ceremony, not yet obsolete. consisted
in unbarring the front door the clock struck
twelve, to let the old year out and the year
in. In the Island of Guernsey the children paraded
the streets carrying the effgy of a man. emble-
matte of the dying year. This they buried at
midnight the seashore. with elaborate ritual
At Burghhead in Morayshire, they kept New
Years eve by Burning the clave." They made
huge piles of herring barrels. and set fire to them
with peat The burning embers they carried home
to their houses protection against whatever
evils the year might bring
On New Years day the Scotch OF bygone gem
erations believed fire should go out of the
house ii 1t were given, misfortune might be pre-
sented by throwing burning peat into tub of
water
There is something suggestive of the Russian
Easter in one "hrstfooting" custom once popular
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25
A CASUAL OBSERVATION.

we are living in age of exceptional cul.
ture," said the woman with angular features.
"Mebbe we are" said Farmer Corntossel. But
can't help noticin' that people walk right up to
the news stand to buy some pretty fluffy stuff,
while it takes mighty good book agent to work
OF a set of Shakespeare"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

IR grandfathers did not give up $50
each for the privilege Of spending
New Years eve in crowded restaur-
ants. Neither did they. at the stroke
of twelve. put on caps of colored
paper. ring COW bells, and throw con.
fetti at strangers. Yet we. who ridi-
cule their traditions and superstitions,
can find, 1t seems, no more satisfac-
tory way in which to speed the old
year and welcome the new.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-25

"Hogmanay. trollolay. .....
Give us OF your white bread.
But none OF your grey.
Hogmena, Hogmena.
Give us cake and cheese. and let us go
away"