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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Woman Charged
With COunterfeiting
Keeps Name Secret

New York, February 5.-The identity
OF little woman arrested in a depart
ment store recently on a charge of pass
ing bills that had been raised from $40
to $50 was still her own secret today when
she left the courtroom acquitted by a
federal jury.
For want of a better name the detec-
tives had called her Jane Brown" She
refused to tell who she was because. she
said, she hoped some day to become
reconcfled with her husband and she did
not wish him to hear of her arrest.
The jury refused to convict her because
the secret service men could not prove
that she knew the bills she passed were
not genuine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Foley Admits Forzvdrding
Contracts Without Authority

Albany, N. Y, February 5.-Admission
that he had no authority to forward 3ls
highway repair contracts involving $S0oO,-
1000, which he gave out in 1872. was made
today by Charles f. Foley, formerly first
deputy to the Bensel- -Peck-Reel highway
commission, at the Osborne graft inquiry
He signed waiver of immunity before
testifying.
Foley's explanation was that In April
the commission authorized him to adver-
tie for bids for II contracts. Three v ere
awarded, but such delay was incurred
that the commission later rescinded this
order and authorized him to award the
remaining nine bills without advertising.
Assuming that this last resolution vested
him with such power for future bids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06


President-elect. At the time, it was as
serted that he actually indicated to DEM
ocratic senator's his desire to have passed
the Root amendment providing for real
of the provision.
Senator O'Gorman. who was instru.
mental in having a free tolls for Ameri-
can ships inserted in the democratic ma
tional platform. said tonight:
Il have unalterable convictions on the
position the United States should main
tain in this controversy. The Senate's
position on the tolls question was en-
phatically expressed in 1872 when the
act was passed Approval was given ex-
emption to American coastwise ships, by
a vote of AZ TO l5 and | am of the
opinion that many senators have not
changed their convictions on the subject
[ intend to oppose as vigorously an eff
fort to repeal the tolls provision as I
championed free tolls when the bill was
before the Senate
Senator Root sought to have the tolls
provision repealed in January, 1913 intro
ducing a bill to that effect. 1t was re-
ferred to Senator O'Gorman's committee.
where it was laid on the table by a vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06

large part of all postal employees away
from duty for several days each year.
The Postmaster Generals opinions were
set forth in his response to letter from
Senator Bacon, Georgia, who inquired
about the attitude of the department. He
wrote the senator that he believed no
great amount of constructive endeavor
would be promoted by conventions" point
Ing out that during the year many new
appointments will be made of postmas-
ters and those whose terms of office are
about to expire are not likely 10 be in
terested
When the tentative plans now being
promulgated by the departments postal
experts are matured, and more generally
understood by the postmasters. Mr.. Bure-
son said, such conventions can be made
of great use in promoting an exchange
of views among the postmasters and OF
solving difficulties of administration. At
the present time however, it is essential
that the postmasters be kept at their
posts of duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
BURLESON DISAPPROVES
POSTMASTERS CONVENTIONS

Washington, February 5.-Postmaster
General Bur,eson today announced that
he did not approve of postmasters' con-
yentions under present conditions. He
said too much time is lost on the part of
the postmasters and other employees and
that besides he was inclined TO believe
that at this time the tendency of the
postal service is toward over-organiza-
tion."
It was explained, however, that this
reference was not to Organization" with
in the service for official purposes, but
TO the numerous national. sectional and
state associations of postmasters clerks.
rural and city letter carriers"
The activities OF such associations, Mr..
Burleson said, engross the attention of
their officers and agents who are postal
employees. and their conventions take a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
UNDERWOOD CLUB FORMED
Much Enthusiasm Displayed at Meet.
ing i'm Lewisburg

Ben Davis and Charles Ingram ad-
dressed a large audience at Lewisburg
last night in the interest of the SEN
atorial candidacy of Oscar w. Under
wood. Their telling points were re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
Following the speaking, an Under
wood club was organized with Dr. A.
c. Watts, president. and A. E. Cald-
well, secretary. 1t is reported by I'm
derwood leaders at Lewisburg that that
beat and the surrounding territory
would poll large vote in favor of
Mr.. Underwood.
M. V. Henry requested The Age-Her-
aid to announce that tonight w. s.
Welsh of Bessemer would deliver an
address in hall at the corner of Six
teenth avenue and Allen street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
BIG NAVY NEEDED,
DECLARES SIGSBEE

New York, February 5-Rear Admiral
Charles d. Sigsbee, retired, commander
of the Maine when she was blown up
in Havana harbor, spoke on THE In
fiuence of the Panama Canal on Our
Future Navy Policy at the first of a
series of table talks at the Press club
today.
The canal, Admiral Sigsp-e said, would
cut 5000 miles from the passage of Amer
lean ships from coast to coast of the
country, but would serve the same pur-
pose for other nations with which the
United States might be at war If they
got control of it, hence the need of a
navy which could crush anything that
stood in its way.
"A navy stronger than ours" he said
''or the coalition of two navies would
prevent us from having a free hand in
the canal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
ANOTHER HORSE
SOLDTOFORE|GNER

New York, February ED Custer,
2:1O, has just been added to the long
list of American trotting stations sold
for export. Ira Ryerson, a well known
trainer. acting for Mr.. Pitanak of
Vienna. purchased the stallion from A.
G. Danforth of Washington, Ill.
Ryerson will go abroad with the
trotter this month and will train
string of trotters for Mr.. Pitanak dur
ing the coming season.
Besides Ed Custer, Ryerson will take
with him the fast 6-year-old trotting
stallion, Mason Matthews, 2:13A, for
which he was reported to have padi
$4,000 last summer; Halloween. 2:1SA,
and probably several others yet to be
purchased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
English Comment

London. February 6.-Several morning
newspapers print editorials today on
President Wilson's announcement that
he would use his influence to have re-
pealed the provision of the Panama canal
act exempting American coastwise yes-
sells from the payment of tolls.
The Daily News says experience has
shown that President Wilson's use of his
legitimate influence is, for practical pur-
poses, irresistible.
The Daily Chronicle expressing the
hope that President Wilson viii carry the
Senate with him, remarks that 1t makes
little difference whether the objection
able clause by repealed or referred to
arbitration since it is unable to conceive
that any arbitration court would decide
the issue otherwise than in favor of
Great Britain.
The Chronicle thinks that repeating the
clause would be the most friendly, digni-
fled and courteous course to pursue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
DATES
s. ARE POSTPONED

. Jacksonville. Fla, February 5.-Act-
ing upon the request of Gen. Bennett
II. Young of Louisville, KY, command
er in chief of the United Confederate
Veterans, the dates for the twenty
fourth annual convention of the re-
union here were postponed from April
29. 80 and May l to May Z, s and 8
at meeting here today of represen-
tarIves of the veterans association.
railroad officials and members of the
local entertainment committee. Mem
bers of General Young staff and busi-
ness organizations through the coun-
try Joined in the request that the re-
union dates be postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06

Foley said he awarded the contracts on
his own initiative without referring them
to the commission except for approval
in the fall. The commission approved
the contracts at that time.
Questioned concerning what Mr.. Os-
borne termed the apparent inter-relation
between contracts and the amount con-
tractors contributed toward campaign ex-
penses.' Mr.. Foley could offer no explain
alton.
The old highway law prescribed that
first deputy should have a personal
knowledge of road building and repairing.
Foley said that when he entered the
department his qualifications consisted Of
membership on an aldermanic committee
which had in charge street work in
Lockport, and two weeks service years
ago as a day laborer on street construc-
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Y. M. C.. A. WINS
FROM THE 3. A. c..

The second round in the Y. NJ C. Abb.
A. G. duck tournament was won last
night by the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION bowlers by IS points. The match
was rolled on the Y NJ. c. A. alleys. The
Y. NJ. c. A. also won the first round,
which was played on the Birmingham
Athletic club alleys last Tuesday, COM
ing out with a lead of 80 points.
The highest score made last night was
10, Chase of the Y. NJ. C. A. making
this in his last game. Trimble of the Y.
NJ. c. A. came second with 107. Steven
son of the B. a. c. made an average
score of 50 for the round. Chase was
second high with "a 2-3 points.
The teams and scores follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
GOLF RESULTS

Pinehurst, N. c.. February 5.-Henry
Z. Fownes, Oakmont, II. J. Topping
Greenwich; F. A. Martin, Ekwanok, and
G. l.. Becker, Woodland today were first
flight winners in the second round OF
match play in the tenth annual St. VAL
entines golf tournament here. Tomor-
row Fownes meets Martin and Topping
plays Becker in the semi-finals. Martin
had the only easy match today, defeat
ing w. II. Faust, Buffalo, six up and five
TO play. Topping's victory over T. A.
Ashley, Woodland, Mass, went 10 holes
Becker defeated w. V. Swords, Oakland
one up, the match being decided on the
last green. Fownes won from Robert
Hunter, Weeburn, 2 up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
WANTS $4,000 FROM
MAN WHO KISSED HER

Hattesburg, Miss, February ga ver-
dict is expected tomorrow in the $4,000
damage suit brought against the Gulf
and Ship Island Railroad company by
Miss Nancy Lee, aged II, who charged
that c. c. Tress. agent of the road at
McLaurin, administered an unsolicited
kiss. Counsel is expected to conclude
argument tomorrow morning. Miss Lee
testified she went into the McLaurin sta
ton to examine a shipment when Tress
kissed and hugged her. Tress denied the
charge. An array of witnesses testified
for both sides. The case was brought
here from Gulfport on change of venue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
TROOPS LANDED
AT PORT AU PRINCE

Washington, February 5.-Reports to
the navy department today announced
that detachments had been landed at
Port au Prince by British and French
warships to join the American and Ger
man forces already stationed in the
Haitien capital to protect foreigners
The French armored cruiser Conde
reached the port last night.
Today's advices from Captain Rus
sell, commanding the battleship South
Carolina, said all was quiet at Port au
Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
NEW YORK PAPER
URGES SUIT AGAINST
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, February 5.-The Sun
Printing and Publishing association Of
New York has presented statement
to Attorney General McReynolds asking
that he institute on behalf of the gov
ernment proceedings in respect to the
Associated Press for alleged violation of
the Sherman act, alleged refusal to sell
news to the New York Sun. The news
paper declined to apply for membership
in the Associated Press and claimed the
right to buy the news of the organiza-
ton.
Tho officials of the Associated Press
have notified the Attorney General that
any information in their possession will
be cheerfully placed at his disposal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
WOULD WIPE OUT
WASHINGTON SLUMS

Washington, February 5.-The ma
tiopal capitals slums would be wiped
out in 10 years In bill now before
Congress by the commissioners of the
District of Columbia, who urge its en-
actment into law in the interest or
public health, comfort, morals and SAFE
ty.
The measure has the approval OF
President Wilson, who has taken great
interest in the movements to el1inin-
ate Washington's alleys and Il also
has the backing of local civic and wei
fare organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
VIRGINIA MAY ASK
PROHIBITION VOTE

Richmond, Va, February 5.-By a
vote of 20 to II, the senate today
passed the enabling act under which
1S,104 qualified voters may, upon petit
tion to the governor, demand a state
wide election on September 22, next, to
decide between prohibition and local
option. The bill, which already had
passed the house of delegates by an
overwhelming majority, will be sent
by the lower branch to a committee
on conference to consider a numbe
of important senate amendments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE
BY DEATH OF WIFE

Mobile, February 5-Driven to despon-
dency by the death of his wife four weeks
ago, Thomas e. Smith, wealthy tourist
from Milwaukee, Wis, killed himself this
afternoon at Fairhopc, a winter tourists
resort across Mobile bay. He and his
wife came south about two months ago
for his health. He left no relatives, and
before killing himself disposed of a part
of his wealth by contributing to public
enterprises across the bay and remem-
bered some newly made friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
WHITE SOX STAR
STARTS FOR WEST

Chicago, February 5.-Ed Walsh re-
ported at the White Sox headquarters en-
ruote to California, where he is to begin
training in advance of other members OF
the team at Pasos Robles. Walsh be-
lieves with some extra work his arm will
regain the power that made him a big
factor in the White Sox campaigns until
last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
GIBBONS MATCHED
WITH KID GRAVES

St Paul, February 5.-Mike Gibbons of
st. Paul and Kid Graves of Pennsylvania
were matched last night to meet in a six
round boxing match at Philadelphia OH
February 16, according to the st. Paul
fighters manager.
They will fight at catch weights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
MIR. UNDERWOOD HAS
NOTHING TO DO WITH
FIGHT, SAYS PARKER
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your salary without little fellows, like
me. butting into your business
This is not criminal cartoon. A
bona fide citizen of Alabama, who lives
and votes in the same precinct, writes
protest to prevent your getting paid
for services not rendered. You note that
live and vote in the same precinct.
Can you say the same about your
self?
Yours for education on construct
I've work, w. II. PARKER -
Parker claims to be a local option
ist but votes dry" Parker said today
that he had called the attention of
the country to the fact that the law
was not enforced by the sergeant at
arms, and after day or two of sight
seeing he would return to Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06

of 13 to l. There the subject has rested
until now.
Among democratic members of the inter-
oceanic canals committe who favors tho
toll exemption clause and who still be-
lieve their convictions are sound are SEN
ators Walsh. Chiffon, Thornton and
Thomas
1t is probable that the proposed repeal
legislation will be enacted in the House
through the interstate and foreign COM
merce committee. Representative ADAM
son has talked over the question with
the President at various times, knows his
views and Is ready to proceed.
House leaders expect that the Presi-
dent will submit ms views IN q mes
sage to be read as roon as possible with
view to getting the repeal through
Congress as part of the administration $
legislative programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
MEXICAN BANDIT
SETS FIRE TO TUNNEL
AND MAKES ESCAPE
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regarded as highly improbable that a
sale would be maze.
The practice Oh the government in
disposing of replaced arms, Mr.. Gar
rison pointed out, has been to exact a
covenant from the purchaser that the
arms would be sent across seas" The
present negot1ators, he sa1d would en-
ter into no such covenant, though they
readily agreed that the arms would not
be used IN the United States.
Now that President Wilson has re-
Yokcd the order against the shipment
of arms and ammunition into Mexico
the reyolutionIsts are buying up all
the munitions Of war that are TO be
had along the American border. Pri
Nate supplies are said to be costly. BY
buying from the United States govern
ment the constitutionalists could get
weapons exactly suited to their pur
poses comparatively cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Chappelle Dickering
With the Federals

Chicago, February 5.--William Chap
pelle. former pitcher with the Boston
Americans, and last year with the Chat
tanooga team, was among the players
at the Federal league headquarters here
today and was expected to sign with one
of the teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
First Second Third
'DODE" CRISS SIGNS
WITH THE YANKEES

New York, February 5.-The signed
contract of "Dode" Criss was received
today by the New York American league
club Criss was drafted from the Hous-
ton club of the Texas league last Sep
tember He lives in Sherman, Mo-. where
he signed his contract. Criss will report
at the Houston training camp of Yankees
ON March L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Suffragette Arrested

Glasgow. Scotland, February "a suf-
frag agette giving the name OF Rhooe hoo-
inson was arrested here today ana taken
to Dunbane, Perthshire, in connection
with the incendiary fires attributed 10
the suffragette larson squad, which yes
terday destroyed Aberuchill castle, ihe
House of Ross and st. Filians mansion
in that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
In Need of Arms

New Orleans, February 5.-Mexican
constitutionalists are greatly In need
of light artillery and a navy" and
the scramble to supply their needs is
centered in New Orleans, according to
Maurice ID. Corners, a local dealer in
war supplies, who returned today from
trip to northern Mexico Before the
rebels finally start on their south
ward march they will make a desper-
ate attempt to capture the strongly en-
trenched federal garrison al Nuevo La
redo, said he.
The rebels seem to have plenty of
money" continued Mr.. Conners, who
said he had long interview with Gen
PABLO Gonzales, rebel commander in the
state of Tamaulipas, and Immediately
upon my return L obtained options on
ali available artillery and on a steel
cruiser carrying six Founders. The
cruiser is to be the rebel navy. The
first lot of arms includes 20 German
field guns, two 12-pounders and 80 two
Founders, 1000 Italian rifles and $4,000
rounds of ammunition"
There is war tax levied at every
turn, said Mr.. Conners, and at Mata-
m"ras rebel sentry collects tolls
from every person entering or leaving
that city. He said the rebels We're ap-
parently well supplied with small arms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
DisOrderly Conduct

Chicago, February 5.-A man who
habitually sets his alarm clock for
a. m, and at that hour makes his
wife get out of bed and sleep on the
floor is guilty of disorderly conduct.
This ruling was given today by Mu-
nicipal Judge sullivan. who fined the
offender. Stanley Melish. 500 and
costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
To Order AerOplanes

Culiaean, Sinaloa, Mex, February 5.
Military aeroplanes will be among the
war munition 10 be ordered at once from
the United States by General Carranza.
the rebel chieftain. This was announced
today after CarranZa had made hasty ar
rangements to take advantage imme-
diately of the American government s
action in lifting the embargo on the ex-
portation of arms. The aeroplanes will
be used in campaigns in northern Mexico
Fourteen thousand rifles with sufficient
ammunition for a long campaign already
have been ordered.
1t also was stated that the insurgents
would import artillery suitable for use
aboard vessels which will be armored for
operations against the Pacific coast sea-
ports still held by the Huerta forces
The organization of the aerial war fleet
will be effected by General Angeles, sub
secretary of war in the Carranza cabi-
net. 1t will be commanded by Capt.
FREDERICK Cervantes, who recently re-
turned after having spent three months
as a student in military aviation camps
in France.
Only Mexican aviators will be used, in
cluding two numbers of Carranza's s staff,
who are qualified air pilots.
The 1900 rifles contracted for will be
used to equip rebel troops in Chihuahua
and Zacatecas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
MINOR LEAGUE STAR
SIGNS WITH SOX

Boston, February 5.-George T. Wilson,
who as first baseman of the Lynn team.
led the New England league In batting
and base stealing last year, today signed
a contract with the Boston Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
Many Rowing Candidates Out

Philadelphia, February 5.--Nearly 300
candidates are out for rowing honors at
the University of Pennsylvania. Seven
members of last years varsity squad
have reported for work on the machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-06
ALABAMA WOMEN TO
ASK FOR SUFFRAGE
PRIVILEGES IN 1915
Legislature Will Be Asked
to Submit Suffrage Amend
ment to Constitution
Next Year
BY ROY o'NEAL

Huntsville, February 5.-(Special.)- 1.-The
Alabama Equal Suffrage association ad-
1ourned this afternoon after adopting a
resolution to memorialize the Alabama
legislature in 1915 for the enactment OF
laws to raise the age of consent from u
to q years, abolish child labor, enforce
the eight-hour day. all shops and stores
where women and girls are employed and
providing that women shall be given the
same pay as men when they do mems
work.
A slogan was adopted as follows:
"Woren's suffrage for Alabama 1876
Tile legislature in 1915 will be asked to
submit suffrage amendment to the Ala
bama constitution allowing women equal
franchise with the men. The next con-
Yention of suffragists will probably be
held in Montgomery, while the state leg
lsature is in session.
Birmingham Women Again Honored
The business of the convention was
finished up shortly after noon and the
result Of the annual election was as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Solon Jacobs Of
Birmingham, who was reelected by
unanimous vote: first vice president Mrs.
Oscar r. Hundley of Birmngham second
vice president. Mrs. Milton Humes of
Huntsville; recording secretary Miss
Amelia Worthington of Birmingham;
treasurer, Miss Mary Partridge of Selma;
auditor, Mrs. Julian parke of Selma.
Several changes We're made in the con-
stitution and while they are of much in
terest to the public they greatly enlarge
the powers Of the president and execu-
tive board and will enable them to make
the organization more effective and VIII
serve to cut out great deal of red
tape.
Mrs. Jacobs, president. said that the
democratic party must do something with
reference to woman suffrage before the
next presidential election, because the
progressive party, the socialist party
and prohibition party have all
adopted suffrage planks in their national
platforms. In all probability the repub-
licans and progressives will merge in the
next presidential election" she said.
"and the democrats ought to do some-
thing to get some of the 100000 votes
which will be casted by the women OF
the suffrage states in that election.
Resolutions Adopted
The association adopted resolution to
maintain a nonpartisan policy in politics.
A protest was made against the existing
law which gives the father more control
over the child than the mother, and a
demand Is made tnat the law be changed
and mothers made equal guardians over
her children. Resolutions were also adopt
ed extending thanks to the newspapers
for giving liberal space 10 the conyen-
ton news, to the Young Mems Christian
association for use OF the building DUR
ing the gathering and to the citizens of
Huntsville for their hospitality.
Most of the delegates left during the
afternoon for their homes.
Chattanooga Women Active
Chattanooga, February 5.-(Special>