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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

A few minutes after Mr.. Ward was
assaulted, Connie Austin and Dick
Wray and one or two others had
disagreement in the corridor of the
city hall near the door of the COM
mission room. Later both parties
made antagonistic statements in the
presence of the commission.
Both incidents, it. is generally be-
lieved, are outgrowths of the current
police department investigation.
The atmosphere at the city hall
after o'clock yesterday afternoon
was charged with intense excitement.
Events kept piling upon the heels of
each other until the tension quivered
at the breaking point.
George Ward probably was the least
excited man in the building.
COMMISSIONERS HAVE
NO COMMENT ON CASE
Developments from the police prope
which many citizens have anticipated
have occurred AS to whether or not
they believe yesterday afternoons
events were incidents of an effort 20
intimidate members of the commission
or persons engaged in the police probe,
the commissioners refused to talk.
Moore has been a special police officer
employed by the American Trust and
Savings bank and Delheims saloon. He
refused to make statement other than
that his feeling toward Mr.. Ward was
personal and had nothing to do with
the police probe Officials of the bank
stated last night that Moore's act had
automatically discharged him from en-
ployment at that institution.
In the absence of direct statement
from Moore it is believed by Mr.. Ward
and others, that Moore's attack was
provoked by the calling in of all special
police badges by the unanimous vote or
the city commission, President Ward
taking the initiative in the movement.
The difficulty between Mr.. Austin and
Dick Wray was brought about by a
statement by Mr.. Austin in his testi-
monv that Dick Wray Operated a road
house at Mount Pinson." Wray objected
to this statement as he says the place
at Mount Pinson is his home, where
reside his wife and mother and family,
and he objects to reflections being cast
upon it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

in the room and in the corridors of the
city hall was rampant Commissioner
Weatherly and Commissioner Lane were
in their seats and did not know of the
attack until Mr.. Ward related the Incl
dent to them.
Where is the man." asked Mr.. Wealth
erly.
Arrested" someone replied
Arrest the man and require good
bond, said Judge Lane.
Il think he should be brought before
this body right now" said Commissioner
Weatherly.
Gentlemen said Judge Zell CASTOR as
he arose to his feet. Il think this is the
most outrageous thing that has ever oo-
CURED in Birmingham. That man should
be brought in here and tried before this
commission right now. If this commits
sion cannot protect itself by the power
vested in it by the people, we'd better
stop this probe right here and desert the
city hall. That man should be brought
in here right now and punished as the
evidence in the case would deserve"
I'D at least like to know what he hit
me for" said Mr.. Ward
so would t. said Mr. Weatherly,
bring him in ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
MOORE HAS LITTLE
To SAY OF AFFAIR

Capt. Jack Mcdonald, Monte Uilman
and others who were the first to reach Mr.
Ward and Mr.. Moore state that Mr.. Ward
was fighting mad and that he endeavored
to get at Moore. When brought before
the commission Moore refused to make
a statement. Later upon being questioned
by an Age-Herald reporter he said: 81
refuse to say why l struck Mr.. Ward
1t has nothing whatever to do with tile
police probe. / want that emphasized
Ibid you strike him because you had to
give up your special badger"
II refuse to say
Have you lost your job at the ba nlS
or at Delheim's saloon on account Of hav-
ing to turn in your special police badger
$50 far as 1 know l have not
Up until sometime ago. NJ l.. Moore
was a member of the police force for
four or five years. He was let out when
one of the cuts in the department was
made by the city commission, it is stated.
For the past year or more he has been
employed at the American Trust and Saw
ings bank from O'Clock a. M to o'clock
p. m. as guard in the banking rooms, and
at night. it is said, he has been employed
as a special police officer by Delheim s
So loon.
Ward Walks Into Commission Room
AS Mr. Ward walked into the commis-
Eion room after the incident, excitement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
SmOtherman's Statemen
I'd like to make a statement
said Wade Smot

(Centaased es Pase sevesl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
NURSE SUES
Seeks to Recover $3.50 Per Month
Promised Her by Rep. 6rern-
ner for Rest OF Her Life.

PASSAIC. y. j.. Dec 29.-Suit has
been brought against the estate of the
late Representative Robert G.. Brem-
ner. who died OF cancer last spring at
Baltimore. by Miss Theodore Nash. OF
Paterson. a trained nurse. who de-
mands payment OF $3.50 a month for
the rest of her life. She alleges this
sum was promised her by Mr.. Brem-
ner as compensation for services dur
ing his fatal illness.
In her suit the young woman alleges
that she met Mr.. Bremner while he
was undergoing treatment in New
York for cancer. She asserts that she
accepted his proposal that she remain
with him as his nurse until he was
cured or died. with the assurance that
IL she did so she would receive $3.50 a
month while she lived.
Leith Bremner. n brother of the late
Congressman. was served this after
noon with an order issued by Chancel-
lor Walker restraining the sale of
the Passaic Daily Herald. OF any prop
erty of the estate.
Representative Bremner's fight
against cancer attracted wide atten-
ton because OF the efforts made to
save or prolong his life by radium
treatment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
JOE SHUGRUE
The WINNER
ouTFoUoHT CHARLIE WHITE IN
TEN ROUND BOUT IN NEW
YORK.
Fight Was Staged Before Large Crowd
az Madison Square carden-Hsd
Best OF Seven Rounds.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Joe shugrue.
of Jersey City. outfought Charlie
White. OF Chicago. in a ten round bout
at Madison Square Garden. shugrue
had the better OF seven rounds.
Both men weighed i'm under 133
pounds at s O'Clock. and their ringside
weights were: shugrue. 1891: White.
1901.
II was a clean. fast fight. Shugrue
forced the pace nearly all the way.
while White during the early rounds
was cool and seemingly confident. He
met Shugrue's PUSHES with snappy
left hooks and right counters. but he
depended mainly on his left hand.
Shugrue shot jab after lab to the
face. and White retaliated with left
hooks and short right crosses. one of
which cut Shugrue's nose I'm the open
ing round. At times they stood toe to
toe in hot mixups. but invariably the
Jersey lad had the better Of the argu-
ment.
The final round was full of fast
work by both men. White landed
some swift left hooks 10 the face and
also had the better OF the infightfng
at which he was not so successful In
the previous rounds. He used both
hands to advantage. taking the honors
OF the round in hurricane style.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
MOTORCYCLISTS
e HAYE Big TINE
HAVE BOWLING PARTY AND GIG
FEED" TUESDAY EVENING.
"easoiine sneezers'' Might Ride, but
Their Bowling Was Different
Good Talks Made

The annual bowling party and ban
quet OF the Wheeling Motorcycle club
was held last evening. Early in the
evening the gasoline sneezers~ ar
rived at the Mnsee alleys, and until
10 O'Clock the time was spent in top
ping the naples. Teppins formed the
diversion. and some excellent scores
were made by the different bowlers
At 10 o'clock those present retired to
the club rooms. where an oyster sup
per and banquet was served. After
those present had enjoyed the eating
addresses were delivered by the dit
ferent members. and plans for the
coming year were discussed. A fea-
ture OF the evening was the presenta-
tion OF a handsome tie pin 20 Charles
Leiphardt. retiring president Of the
club. Among those in attendance at
the AFFAIR were: J. Landon Bier,
Charles Leiphardt. A. c. Davis, H.
W. Douglass. Carl Sells. r. w. Pry-
sock. Frank Gerhig. Fred Myers. ]. b.
Shepherd. Ted Gano. Herman Fried
richs. Walter Ripley. Sam Oranstins
and A. J. Pastors.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
AMERICAN RELIEF
COMMITTEE BUSY
Lease OF Present OFFICES IN London
Renewed For Another
Six Months-

LONDON. Dec. es-The American
relief committee today renewed the
lease for its present offices for a
period Of six months. The demands
on the committee continue TO be
heavy. and II still has so much to do
that IL is not possible to move lis
offices to the American embassy.
The average number of Americans
assisted by the committee weekly is
now about twenty-five. These reach
London chiefly from the continent.
Furthermore. unsettled shipping con-
ditions leave many American seamen
stranded In England. and the commu.
tee Officers are crowded every day
with Americans seeking passports.
OF the 100000 appropriated by the
United States some months ago 10 as
sist Americans stranded in Europe on
account OF the war there remains to
day about 100000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
NOTE OF PROTEST
toonznusd Prom Ftrs. P.s.,

guns-an indication, Il is believed
here, that the German frontal attack
on the army guarding Warsaw has
been definitely checked.
In southern Poland the Russians
also record some successes, while in
Galicia they have apparently inflicted
a defeat on the Austrians almost as
serious as that which Emperor Fran
els Joseph's troops suffered in Seryia.
Since their latest offensive COM
menced the Russians have taken So
900 Austrian prisoners and captured
many guns, according to the Russian
official reports, and II. as was eetimat-
ed, Austria had between three and
four army corps on its re-entry into
Galicia, IL must have lost more than
third OF the number in killed,
wounded and prisoners.
The state OF the roads. which are
feet deep IN mud. has prevented the
Russians from making the pursuit as
effective as IL might have done could
the Cossacks have found o firm foot
ing for their horses.
Reports Conflict
OF the fighting in the west the
French and German reports are in d..
rect conflict The French claim TO
have occupied the village OF 81.
Georges. which is on he main road
between Nieuport and Bruges. and
two miles from the former town. On
the other hand the German report
says:
We have gained some ground near
Newport"
Heavy fighting Is also taking place
in the Argonne and on the heights of
the Mouse. The French report appar.
emily refers to later events than those
recorded in Berlin. for Paris tells of
the recapture OF a trench. which the
German communication mentions as
having been captured by the Germans.
The French are investing Steinbach,
in upper Alsace.
News from Germany is coming in
very slowly. as cable communication
between England and Holland is dis
located by the storm and the tele-
graph wires between Holland and Ger.
many have been wrecked in many
places.
With the close OF the holidays the
recruiting boom has recommended in
England. Large numbers enlisted TO-
day.
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LONDON. De- 30. 1880 a. m--Au
the morning newspapers comment AZ
length on the American governments
note 20 Great Britain's note concern
ing the treatment that is being ac-
corded by the British fleet and agree
that the American protest should BE-
met by the British government IN the
same spirit Of friendly good will as
iF shown By the note. Generally.
however. the newspapers are inclined
20 await the actual text Of the note
before indulEing in detailed criticism
Of b.
In the meantime they point out how.
inevitably. serious difficulties arise
whenever questions Of neutrality are
involved. Moreover they are inclined
90 dispute the theory that Great
Britain alone is responsible for tht
dislocation Of the worlds trade. arru.
ing that even had she remained neu.
trail the fact that a number Of Other
nations were involved I'M the hostil.
ties must have had detrimental e.
feet on the worlds commerce. IN any
case. they say. Great Britain vas not
responsible Tor the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
PRISONERS OF WAR
WELL CARED FOR
Mr.. Anderson Tells Of Waits to the
Military Camps In Europe.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-Chandler
Anderson. who as a special attache OF
the American embassy IN London
made an investigation OF military
prison camps IN practically all the Du-
ropean beiligerent countries. declared
today there was no substantial diff
Terence in the treatment of prisoners
OF war. and that probably in every
case they were cared for as well as
their captors could AFFORD considering
their own military necessities. Mr..
Anderson made personal investiga-
tons IN England. Belgium. Germany
and Austria. and also had knowledge
from trustworthy sources as to condi-
lions in France and orssia
Mr.. Anderson has Just returned to
Washington on account OF the illness
OF his wife. He will probably return
TO London in a few weeks. He speaks
In terms of the highest praise OF the
work being done by Walter Hines
Page. the American ambassador at
London. and says that through the
excellent relations he has established
with the foreign Office he has been
able to accomplish many things be-
yond the reach OF another official.
The Germans at the date OF MIR. An
about 100000 prisoners of war; Abou;
100000 were Russians. an equal num-
Der French and about 1900 British,
the remainder being Belgians. The
prisoners were given the regular army
ration, and their principal lack was
clothing suitable for the season and
opportunities for bathing. Most OF
them had been arrested In summer
and fall. wearing light clothing. and
wore consequently suffering somewhat
from the cold. The military prisoners,
particularly. were found in worst cir
cumstances. because the German gov
eminent would not allow them to az
cept and wear civilian clothes, lest II
facilitate their escape. anc the British
government. occupied with other mat
tiers, had not found the opportunity to
forward the clothing to the prisoners.
In England the German and Aus
TRAN prisoners had been confined 20
the racecourses. but more recently had
been transferred TO ocean liners lying
idle at their docks. The quarters Oh
the vessels are good. with every IA
cility for keeping the prisoners warm
and properly fed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
MINERS MUST PAY
toonsaausd from FIRST P.g.J

at his Cleveland home last night. Al
Cleveland Mr.. Woodford issued the
statement that eviction notices are
being sent out by the individual COM
panies and that the operators have
not decided upon a united movement
in this direction.
Serve Notices Today.
Late last night the miners OF bel
mont county had not been served
with the threatened notices that they
must pay the 10 months back rent or
leave the operators houses. These
notices are expected TO go out today.
II is understood that many of the big
ger coal companies will follow the
step taken by the Maher-Pursglove
company and that every striking
miner residing in a company house
will be ordered to leave by January
Is If the 10 months rent past due Is
not paid. by that time.
Miners employed at the West
Wheeling mine. as stockholders in the
company quit work yesterday, when
informed that all of the operators
would order the striking miners cut
OF the homes. The action was purely
a sympathetic move and the men who
quit work will stand by their fellow
miners who have been out of work
since April first.
Train Load Of Supplies.
Yesterday afternoon seven car loads
OF supplies were shipped 10 Barton
and will be distributed to the strikers
and their families through the strik-
ers' headquarters. The cars were
packed with clothing. food and many
useful articles and the shipment will
serve the voorhees, men and their fam
lilies for a long time. Other big ship
ments are expected.
Reports have been circulated and
confirmed to a certain extent that the
eviction notices mean the probable
importation of strike breakers. Such
limitations have caused considerable
unrest and anticipation of trouble.
The operators do not discuss this
phase of the situation and claim that
their decision TO compel the miners to
vacate is necessary to bring about
some immediate action. which may re-
suit In the end OF the long and costly
strike. The miners have not lost hope
and their officials are assuring them
that court injunctions will prevent
their being thrown out OF their homes.
in the middle of winter. Applications
for injunctions may be made to-day IL
the eviction notices are served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
SHIPPERS WARNED
(cOntinued from first Pagss


as England had adhered in previous
wars to the contentious now ad-
vanced by the Washington govern
ment
During the cabinet meeting Il was
suggested that in order to support the
American government in its effort to
protect cargoes of non-contraband
goods. shippers and shipping com
panies should be warned against con-
cealment Of doubtful articles on the
same ships The White House then
issued its suggestion TO American
shippers TO be careful about the mani
tests describing their cargoes The
President said the great embarrass-
ment TO the government I'm dealing
with the whole matter was that some
shippers had concealed contraband I'm
their cargoes OF non-contraband ar
ticles.
Possible ReprissIs.
In some quarters there was talk of
possible reprisals by the United States
In case the British feet did not ac-
cord better treatment 10 American
cargoes. One idea advanced in con-
gressional circles and discussed in
executive quarters to some extent was
the possible enforcement OF an en-
barge against shipment to the allies
OF products which the United States
considered legitimate articles of trade.
but which the British feet prevented
from reaching Germany or Austria.
In circles close to the White House.
however, the belief was confidently eX-
pressed that none of these measures
would be necessary. as Great Britain.
understanding the seriousness Of the
situation TO American industries.
would take steps to ameiiorate the
conditions against which this govern.
ment had protested.
State Department officials would
venture no guess as TO the size Of tbs
damage claims being accumulated by
detentions of American cargoes. but
President Wilson himself predicted
that millions OF dollars In private in
IDENTITIES eventually would have 20 be
paid by Great Britain II the correct
ness OF the American position as ex-
pressed in its note were maintained
and he confidently believed Il would
be- a. IL was based on principles OF
international law hitherto generally
accepted.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British
ambassador. who received a copy OF
the note az the same time that u was
sent TO London TO be transmitted 10
Sir Edward Grey. the British foreign
secretary. declined TO make any com.
ment on IL.
In congress the note was referred TO
I'm a speech by Representative Mann.
the minority leader. who commended
the adminlstration's position and ac-
ton
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
DEBATING uITERAcY TEST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. %
Debate on the literacy test provision
Of the immigration bill occupied to-
days session of the Senate. An amend
ment was under consideration pro-
posing 10 exempt from the test those
seeking refuge from political or ra-
cial. as well as from religious. perse-
cution.
Throughout the debate. however.
the general proposal for a literacy test
was considered. Indications to-day
were that vote on the pending
amendment might be reached to-mor-
row.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-30
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

UNITED TES-Incidental 10
the note Of the United States 10 Great
Britain Insisting on early improve.
ment In the treatment accorded Amer.
lean commerce by the British feet.
President Wilson has appealed to
American shippers OF non-contraband
goods not 20 permit contraband ar.
ticles 70 be shipped with them. Presi.
dent Wilson says the government
could deal with the shipping situa-
ton only n shippers used honest
manifests
Referring 10 the note addressed ~
Great Britain. tho President declared
that large damages eventually viii
have 10 be- paid by Great Britain for
unlawful detention Of American car.
goes.
BELeiUM-The slate department
announces that Germany d. not In.
clined TO press hurriediy IT, request
for the cancellation Of the oxcuuaturs
OF neutral cOnsuls In Belgian territory
held By the German military The
United States In dealing with the TO-.
quest Of Germany will. it u said. make
no commitment which could be- con.
sidercd a. recognition OF Germany o.
possession of Belgium.
SYRlb-The commander Of the
United States cruiser North Carolina.
now a. Beirut has notified tho navy
department III Washington that % was
the Russian cruiser Aakold and not
an American vessel that recently
threatened 10 1se &c guns at Tripon.
Syria. The North Carolina was not
az that port
UNITED sTATEs-The United
States has invited the South and Cen
tral American governments 10 send
representative 10 Washington 20 CON
Ter With The treasury department OIL
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Security Trust Co.
AGENTS
BAR ASSOCIATION
lcontinu.a Freps FIr., P.r..l


In making amendments 10 the present
law. or In drafting a new one alto
gcther
Hannis Taylor Speaks.
The address Of The evening session
was made BY Hon. Hannis Taylor. Of
Washington. D. c. on the subject OF
Roman Law In the New World"
spirited contest marked the cleo.
lion Of president Of the association.
y ". Vandervort. Of ParkersburR. was
elected over Wells Goodykoontz. OF
Williamson. and W. 81 Miller. Of this
city. Other officers elected are a. FOL.
lows
Vice President. First Conversational
district Charles d. Cohmsn. CIarks.
burg
second. Tracey letters. Hsrpers
Ferry
Third. william r Conley. Charles.
ton
Fourth Homer Adams. Harrisvilie.
FifIh. Cary Davis. Huntington
Executive board. W. r Wiley. Nor.
Eantown Nelson q. Hubbard. Wheel.
ine q. 3 spiliman. Charleston. r.. T..
Jacobs. Nev Martinsvillo. and " "
Amber. Parkfraburr
Secretary. Charles McCamic. Wheel
ing
Treasurer Charles a Kreps. Park
orsburc
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Gals and American financiers on
financial and commercial problems
arising from the European war. with
the idea Of bringing the two CONT
nents into closer commercial reIa-
lions
BELolUM-Details OF the fighting
In the east and west are even more
lacking than ever IN the Official state
ments Issued By the respective govern.
ments In Belgium. both French and
Germans claim 20 have Rained ground
near Nieuport and az other points
along the extended front
PoLANo-1n Poland the progress
OF the battle has not been defined
The German Official press bureau init.
mates that the Austrians In Gaueia
viii have 90 make new dispositions.
owing 10 the strengthening OF the Rus.
sian forces there. The bureau ad.
mits that the extreme left wing Of
the Russians b. proving itself supe.
floF 10 - opponents. u announces
that the French have aarcmblcd
strong forces In the Nosgcs region.
FHAhCE-The loss OF the French
submarine Cufie o. confirmed The
Curie was engaged IN on attempt
AGAINST the warshipH AZ the Austrian
naval base OF Pola. and ventured
there alone
oERMANY-Emperor William has
been IN conference at hie headqusr.
iora with Grand Admiral Prince Henry
OF Prussia and Admiral Won TIrpitg.
minister Of marine. on the subject 81
the British raid on Cuxhaven. Prince
Henry iourneyed from Kicl To- head.
quarters for tho conference. The be.
lief i7 said 10 prevail IN Berlin that
Prince Henry viii b. Eivcn supreme
command % the German hafiioahip
feet
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DECORATIONS DOWN.

Market Auditorium Back to Normal
Condition Following chantsnt.
The evergreeDs and other decora-
lions used for the Cafe Cbantant a.
the Market-Audiiorium Monday even
ing were removed from the building
yesterday and by evening the nall and
auditorium had taken on its normal
appearance.