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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
LOST: A DWELLING HOUSE
Jim Merrill Has Lost His Summer Domc Which He Stated
Is Either Lost, Strayed Stolen Jim Has An
Adventure With Goat
by CHARLES II. MANDY

among the many statutory offenses set
out in the indictments returned from time
to time by the several grand juries of the
criminal court is that of larceny from
4 dwelling house., which means that
some person entered the domicile of some
other person and purloined his goods and
chattels, a part of them. For the
past two days Jim Merrill, chief deputy
clerk, has been engaged drawing up an
Indictment and has substituted the word
of in the place of FROM" so Jim de-
elared, and Jim is an honorable man, that
some person or persons have "feloniously
taken and carried away one dwelling
house, the property of the said Jim Mer-
rill." Yes, sir, he positively states that
until Sunday he was the owner of a three
room dwelling house and that within the
past 20 days someone had "toted' it
away, and he knows not where it has
gone
II seems that Jim is the owner of about
six acres of land more or less, near Roe
buck Springs, and that on a favored spot
he had built a dwelling house. Recently
he decided to rent the property, and Sc
curing a victim took him out to show
him the place. While journeying thither
he gave the intended tenant spell that
would have done credit to Colonel Leedy
in a big land deal, extolling the beauties
of the place and the convenience of the
house, and had succeeded in convincing
the prospective tenant that he owed it
to himself and family to rent the place
and pay years rent in advance, which
is going some these days.
When they arrived at the property Jim
started to locate the house. which had
been built near woody knoll. Much to
his surprise it was not there, and al
though he walked over every foot of his
"broad acres" it was not to be seen. Jim S
astonishment was only equalled by the
anger of the prospective tenant, who was
undecided whether Jim was "stringing
him or that he had taken leave of his
senses. Anyway he gave Jim a piece of
his mind about bringing him out on a
fools errand," and left him in anger
and disgust
The disappearance of the house got
Jims goat: he knew the exact spot where
1t should have been for he had helped to
built it, nay more, he had designed 1t.
and had even helped to cut the logs that
largely entered into its makeup. He was
more than puzzled, he was mystifed, for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
DOG TRIAL RESULTS

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 20.
Labesita, setter, owned by r. Nj. Ste
phenson of Chicago, and handled by
w. H. Beazell of Michigan city. Miss.
and the pointer Security. owned and
handled by j. NJ. Avent of Hickory VAL
ley, Tenn. made the best showing of
the dogs which ran their first series
heats today for the national field trials
championship.
Labesita and Security ran as brace
mates this afternoon. They found 10
bevies and several singles and finished
the three-hour race strong,
The settlers Artie G, the entry of
II. B. Duryea, Hickory Valley, Tenn,
and Theodore Whitestone. owned by
Thomas Field of Calvert. Tex, ran
this morning Artie G was lost for
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! 1t had disappeared as completely as Iheo
Lacy and there was not a trace left be-
| hind. After awhile Jim sorrowfully wend-
ed his way back to the courthouse and
at the tax assessors office erased from
his schedule of property "one three-room
dwelling house." and on the margin wrote
lost, strayed or stolen
From a. neighbor it was learned that
Jim had erected the place for a summer
home and from all accounts it was
wonderful specimen of architecture Its
material was principally logs and mud,
| especially mud, for mud. like charity
covers a multitude of sins. He built the
house last summer during vacation, and
/ as has been stated helped to cut the logs
himself and while he was continually
Dragging about his prowess with an AK
and his skill as a builder there was one
incident that happened during the build
| ing that he did not tell. We learned it
| by accident and here it is.
| One bright, sunny afternoon during the
| building operations Jim became weary of
welding the ak and sat down on log
| to rest a few minutes. The sun was hot
and Jim was tired with the unusual exer-
ton, and closing his eyes he began to nod.
| Not having any rest for his head he
| lurched forward several times as a man
that is half asleep will do. but would i'm
medately straighten himself again. Just
at this time an ancient and well developed
billy goat came along. AS he passed
where Jim was sitting, the sleeping man
gave decided not. The william goat
stopped evidently thinking challenge to
butt had been thrown at him. Again
Jim nodded, and this time his goatship
was sure it was challenge, and raising
on his hind feet he landed on Jim's bean"
| about where he parts his hair and knock
ed him completely over the log and fiat
on his back.
1t was fully two minutes before Jim
came to. AS he regained his wits he re-
allied that something had struck him. but
was undecided whether it was Halley's
comet or cyclone. He rather inclined
to the first proposition for he recalled
seeing two billion stars when the impact
occurred He sat up and his gaze fell on
billy, who seemed inclined for another
bout. Then he realized what had hap
pened, and picking up the ak started for
| the goat, who on second thought de-
cided discretion was the greater part of
valor and fled with his colors flying. Jim
| pursued him about two miles and only
gave up when completely exhausted He
had intended to make mncemeat of that
| goat had he caught him but had to forego
| that pleasure, so he returned to his sum-
| mer home, and for the next few days
had to put his hat on with a shoe horn.
| If you have any doubt about this story
| ask Jim, and he will tell you, for Jim is
an honorable man.
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Mrs. Mary Boisclair

Mrs. Mary Boisclair. aged 40 years, died
yesterday afternoon at 1:25 o'clock at the
family residence, 1102 South Thirteenth
street. Funeral services will be conducted
this afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
dence with interment in Oak Hill ceme-
terry. DR.. l.. c. Branscomb and the Rev.
Ii. Nj. Stevenson will officiate. The fol-
lowing will act as pallbearers Ben M.
Jacobs w. M. McKenna, Edward Hunt
ington. w. J. Whitaker, Simon Klotz, p.
II. Badgely. N. Henry, Arthur Barton
and John b. Bethea. Mrs. Boisclair is
survived by six children-W. b., F. s..
Miss Mamie, Miss Lille and Miss Emily
Boisclair and Mrs. NJ. c. Love, all of
Birmingham.
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of her little friends in celebration OF
her fourth birthday. During the aft
ernoon various games We're enjoyed, af-
ter which fruits and ices were served
Those enjoying this hospitality were
Evelyn Brown. Gena Brown, Elaine
Hood. Lawrence Hood, Gladys Waldrop
Mary Elizabeth Rutledge, Cecil Cowan
Jr, Frances Rarden. Byrda Crotwell
Jannita Crotwell. Tldred Crotwell. AL
fred billiard, Margaret Gray, Johnnie
Gray. Bruce Rogilio. Mary Rogilio
GREGORY Rogilio and Lois Crotwell
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Mrs. John McPOland

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. John McPoland, aged "a years, who
died at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. j. p. Carney, 612 Sixth avenue.
lnglenook. were conducted yesterday
morning from st. Pauls church.. In
terment followed in Oak Hill cemetery
The deceased is survived by her hus-
band, two daughters and three sons.
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Miss Ellen Dudley

Selma, January 20.-(Special) )-Miss Ell
len Dudley, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. w.
Fl. Dudley. of Orrville, died at a local
nfirmary early this morning after an
illness of about week with peritonitis.
The decease was a most gifted and
talented young woman.
The remains were carried to Orrville
this afternoon where interment will be
made Wednesday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
Deaths and Funerals
O'Neil Marshall

Funeral services over the remains Of
O'Neill Marshall, the two-year- old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Marshall, who
died Monday in a local infirmary We're
conducted yesterday morning from the
family residence. Interment followed
in Valley cemetery
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from the effects of a sudden stroke of
apoplexy. He was "A years of age and
is survived by II children, who are
the following: Tom, George, Ed, Pete.
John and Dave Griffin, and Mrs. John
Champion, Mrs. Nellie Bell and Mrs.
Ben Pippin of Eufaula, Mrs. Jesse Lind
sey and Mrs. Stone Vaughn of Ozark,
ano Mrs. Albert Waterman of Tyler,
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an hour and half and the Texas dog
was taken up 10 minutes In advance
OF the three hour period. Artie G found
three bevies and single and Theodore
Whitestone two bevies and two sin
| bles
Eight dogs are yet to be run before
the first series is finished
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Mrs. r. HI. Epley

Gadsden, January 0.--(Special )--Mrs
T. III. Epley, % years old, died at her
home in Alabama City last night The
funeral will be held at II o'clock tomor-
row morning, burial being at Forest
cemetery.
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Aline Hapahan

Funeral services over the remains of
Aline Hanahan. aged one year, who
died at the residence of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. .. Hanahan, 1920
Twentieth street, south Monday, We're
conducted yesterday morning from the
family residence. Interment followed
in Elmwood cemetery.
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4 Mrs. Amanda Pearson

Sylacauga, January 20.-tSpecialD }
Mrs Amanda Pearson. who has been
quite sick for several days from a
stroke of paralysis. died last night at
the home of C. S. Polk.
She had reached a ripe old age. and
leaves three children, Judge w, w.
Pearson of Montgomery, w. r. Pearson
OF Alexander City. and Mrs. c. c. Polk
Of Sylacauga. She was a member of
the Methodist church for many years.
The funeral services were conducted
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Mrs. .I0sie Griffith

Gadsden. January 20-(Special. Mrs.
Josie Griffiah died yesterday evening at
the home of her son, e. G. Griffith, at
1107 Whitehall street. after an illness with
pneumonia. The funeral will be held at
Hoke's Bluff at II O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
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GUILTY OF USING
MAILS TO DEFRAUD

Kansas city, January 20.-Don A..
Noun Day of Topeka. Kan, and Mrs
l.. O. w. Noun Day. his wife were
found guilty. in the federal court in
Kansas city today of using the mails
to defraud in the sale of lands In the
Upper Pecos valley. The place Is in
New Mexico.
The verdict was returned on nine
counts of an indictment that originally
carried 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
Mrs. Rosa HaryelI

Hartselle, January 20.-(Special) 1.-The
funeral and burial services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Rosa Harvell, who died
Sunday night, were conducted by the Rev.
w. w. Scott at Moss Chapel yesterday at
3 o'clock. Mrs. Harvel is survived by
her husband and little daughter; her sis
ter. Miss Mollie Evans. and two uncles,
S. H. and S. j. Evans.
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Manly Thornton Clifton

Funeral services over the remains of
Manly Thornton Clifton, the six-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Clifton,
2o01 Avenue G, who died Sunday, were
conducted from the family residence
yesterday morning. Interment followed
in Elmwood cemetery,
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Tom Griffin

Eufaula, January 20.-(Special )-Fu-
neral services were held yesterday aft
ernoon for Tom Griffin, a Confederate
veteran and well known citizen of Eu-
faula. at Epworth church, near the
city, the Rev. H. c. Threadgill, pastor
of the First Methodist EPISCOPAL church.
officiating, while the local lodge of Ma
sons also took part. Mr.. Griffin died
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Mrs. Owens

Gadsden, January 20.-(Special. Mrs.
Owens. 60 years old died at her home at
Slavkland last night from pneumonia.
The burial will be at Shepards cemetery
near Slackland tomorrow
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Wood Granted Audience

Rome. January 20.-King Victor EN-
manuel received in private audience to-
day John O. Wood, formerly American
consul at Tripoli, who has been trans
ferred to Adds Abbea, Abyssinia
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from the family residence by the Rev.
l.. f. Parish and burial took place in
the Marble City cemetery, at o'clock
Ethis afternoon.
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w. J. Clark

Huntsville. January 21.-.(Special) Will
liam j. Clark. an aged citizen of Hunts
vile. died yesterday afternoon at the
home of his niece, Mrs. j. ID. Jones. in
Patton Grove. He was II years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21

Nerves must be fed with pure. rich
blood, or there will he trouble. Poorly
fed nerves are weak nerves; and weak
nerves mean nervousness, neurainia.
headaches. debility. For treatment =
Ayers Sarsaparilla has been used for
sixty years. Entirely free from alcohol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone ,oea

LICE LoY. Undertakes. Phone n
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The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Moss Croft
we'll was the scene of pretty hospi-
tally this afternoon. when their little
daughter. Lois. entertained a number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21

John N. Smithson, deputy sheriff. has
gone to southeastern Texas to bring
back to Alabama Dan Maddox. who is
wanted in jefferson county for serious
offense. Mr.. Smithson will return home
on Thursday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-08

PROBE PRIVATE BANK DEAL
New York, Jan. s.-An investiga-
ton has been begun by Dist Atty
Whitman into the business methods
of Henry Siegel and Frank E. Vogel,
private bankers, doing business as
Henry Siegel & Co., with the object Of
ascertaining under what circum-
stances money was accepted from de-
positors after attorneys had drawn
up the bankruptcy proceeding petit
ton.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-08

PAYS GIRLS s. PER WEEK
Lacrosse, Wis, Jan. s.-William
Boerfinger, department store owner,
told the Teasdale vice commission
that he employs girls at 81 week
and requires them to live at home.
He says the store pays no attention
to the conduct of girls after work
ing hours.
C. ]. Felber said he did not pay
girls less than So and girls under SIS
sometimes got ST..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
MONROE is LOCATED
Attempt to Recover bodies VIII 10
Made To-day.
Special 10 The Times-Disnotch

lSpecial TO The Times dispatch.
Norfolk, Va, February 1.--Divers
made an unsuccessful effort to recover.
bodies from the sunken steamer MoIr-
roe to-day. despite thirty-mile west
erly gale. The Monroe was located at
9 o'clock this morning by the revenue
cutter Onondaga at almost the same
spot where she went down after being
rammed by the Merchants and Miners
steamer Nantucket. Her exact POSI-
tion was given as twenty four miles
southwest, one-quarter south. OF wins
ter Quarter Liehtship. Fifteen feet Of
her mast Is visible above the water
a red light was hung on it tonight by
the Onondaga. and the tug I. ]. Mer-ss
ritt is standing by ready to begin
operations tomorrow for tho recovery
OF bodies aid valuables from thu
sunken ship. 8
r. Il. Palen. general manager of tho
Old Dominion Steamship Company.
said tonight that every effort'>woula
be made TO recover the bodies before
the ship was destroyed He said tho
company had several divers on the tug
Merritt, and they would survey tho
the sunken vessel and .endcavor to open
the stateroom dcors so the bodiea &c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
AGAIN IN ROTA TRIBUNAL
suit OF Cnktellane for AnnuIment Of
MarrtnEe With ANN Gould Reonnned

suit OF CnKtellane for AnnuIment of
MarrinEe With Annn Gould Reopened.
Count Boni dc Castelline for an an
nulment OF his marriage with Miss
Anna Guold. now the Duchess de Tai
,eyfand to-day was formally reopened
before the Rota Tribunal. On Ian
uary TO- the cardinals composing the
segnatura Tribunal rejected the ap-
peal or the Duchess dc TaIleyrand from
the case now comes up again as a mat
ter OF regular procedure.
lhe trial is likely to extend over a
iohg period. owing to the fact that
new witnesses must be intcrrogated in
ne United States. This will be done
throuGh the ecclesiastical authorities
or the dioceses In which they reside
it is expected that after all the evi
dence has been submitted two months
VIII eiapse before n decision is reach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
SET UP CHANT IN CHURCH

Suffragettes Interrupt Services Con-
ducted by bishop OF London.
London, February 1.-Aroused by the
bishop of London's letter declaring
There is no truth In allegations that
suffragettes in Hollaway Jail are sub
Iected to torture while being forcibly
terrupted the conservation services con
Quoted by the bishop in ST. Michael's S
Church. The women set up chant,
In which reference was madc to forci-
bic Feeding. and they called on tho
bishop to put stop to "the torture
OF women in English prisons"
The disturbers were removed An
attempt by the women to reach the
bishop as he left the church was frus-
trated by. the police, who were present
In force iii anticipation of trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
FIRE IN LYRIC HOTEL
Thrilling Rcscues Made In Sight of
Dinner Hour Crowds.

Especial TO The Times D!spatch.1
New York. February IA fire which
entirely destroyed the interior Of the
Lyric Hotel, at Seventh Avenue and
Forty-third Street, afforded n pic
turesque and thrilling spectacle for
tho dinner hour crowds in the white
light district this evening.
The fire, which liz believed to have
started in the hotel Kitchen, spread
rapidly. and was attended by many
daring rescues. TWO women were car
ried from the roof of the hotel down
through the Hamnerstein Theatre Max
Kennedy. manager of the hotel, was
asleep in his room when the fire start
ed lie was taken from window
framed In sheets of fame to the street
on ladder. He was removed to Belle
vuc Hospital In serious condition.
others rescued were Richard MURRAY.
ana Joe Chepelle, both OF whom had
marrow escapes
The bar of the hotel IL one Of the
district.
The damage is estimated at about
100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
JAMES GRANT WILSON DEAD
served on StaR OF Grant I'm Campaign
Against Vickaburg.

>,tPpeNiai 70 inc Times lJlSpaCCn.J
New York. February f-GeneraI
James Grant Wilson. a member OF tho
stan of General Grant. In the cam
ppaign against vicksburg, and later
famous as writer and lecturer, died
Today In st. Luke's Hospital after an
illness OF several weeks.
General Wilson was born In Edin-
burgh April %, 1892. He came to this
country as n youth. and located I'm Chi
caBo. In 1857 he made his first bid
rod for literary erary fame by starting the Chi
cago record. as n Journal Of Litera-
ture and Art. He abandoned the pub
iication at the opening OF the War Be-
tween the states to go to the front
as major of the Fifteenth illinois Cav
AIRY. Later he became colonel OF tho
Fourth United States Colored Cavalry
In the Nicksburg campaign he was a
colonel on the stan OF General Grant
Fie resigned from the army in 1865.
after having served throughout the
war and being brevetted brigadior-
general e.. of volunteers. Upon leaving
York. where he resumed his literary
laborS.
Among the many works published by
MIN were: "Fitz Greene Halleck's
IIoems' Poets and Poetry of Scot
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
DR.. WAKEFIELD ARRAlGNED
Report In Connection With Dismissal
OF DIR. Mecklfn from Lafayette.
al tn nj
ISpecialto Thn

ISDECIdI 10 III" IITncS-D -DlSpatch.J
Philadelphia. February 1.-An ar
raignment OF President +. d. Warfeld
his dismissal OF Or. John H. Mecklin
from the professorship of philosophy
and psychology is contained In report
or committee OF the American Philo-
sophical Association. comprising seven
professors from leading American COL
leges and universities.
When DR.. Mecklin was dismissed
from LAFAYETTE College, IL was under
stood that he had been ousted for un-
orthodox teaching. not having clearly
followed the tenets of the Presbyterian
religion. After an investigation OF the
charges against DR.. Mecklin. the COM
mfttee makes report which raises n
clear-cut issue Of facts between Prcsi-
dent WarheId and themselves The
committee takes direct issue with Dr.
Warfeld. and accuses him of trying TO
becloud the issue in a tissue of words
which dc not folloW iustice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
FUNERAL OF cuLLoM
Services Held In State House and Burial
I'm Tor Iv NJ

Springfield, Ill, February 1.-The
body OF Shelby nj. Cullom, former
United States Senator, late to-day was
lowered into it's grave In the family
lot at Oakridge Cemtery. It rests be-
tween the graves of his two wives,
Hannah and Julia Fisher. who were
sisters. Funeral services were held in
the state House, where the memorial
sermon was preached by the Rev. Dun
can G. Macleod. and eulogies delivered
by Governor Dunno, DR.. Lawrence z.
Sherman and Clinton Conklin, on the
same rostrum from which Mr.. CuiIom
five times addressed Legislatures which
mad elected him to the upper House
at Washington. With Governor Dunno
among the speakers, and former Gov
ernorrs Yates and Deneen present, those
on the rostrum included all the Gov
ernors now living who followed Mr..
Cullom into the gubernatorial chair.
Part OF the road 10 the cemetery fol-
lowed by the funeral procession to-
day is that over which the body of
Abraham Lincoln. Culloms early friend
ana preccpter, was borne. nearly half
q century ago,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
RYAN WILL ENTER RACE
Icntion for i.aXernar
NcntfOn Tot EOVcrnOr.
CnGrin1 m Tho rTt,,A. ni.,u+ot,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Philadelphia. Pa, February In re-
sponse to an invitation to be Il candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
Governor. of PENNSYLVANIA, given him
by committee of Democrats Michael
j. Ryan has accepted the Invitation and
outlines bis platform in n lengthy let
ter Of acceptance. He says that ne will
endeavor to secure convention to
frame new Constitution which Will
unfetter legislation, and give to cities
the right to frame their own charters
and thus enable them to secure real
home. rule. He pledged himself TO Sc
cure legislation demanding a public ac-
expenditures by every institution re-
ceiving state aid, and to endeavor to
secure legislation that will prevent
the taking OF the terrible\ toll OF death
at the railroad crossings throughout
the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
EARNINGS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Less Than II Per cent Decrease in
0perntinE Income.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
t'hilade!phia. Pa, February In
on some lines and n decrease in total
gross revenue. the entire PENNSYLVANIA
railroad system showed = total re-
year 1913 Of sTO3.737. This is less than
IA per cent decrease.
The earnings OF the Pennsylvania
railroad are OF great interest as this
road pays dividends to SS.5S6 stock
holders.
In, 1912. after paving 6 per cent divi-
aends on St53.StI $50 of stock. the road
tai stock was increased last year to
nearly s500.0o0. BY this step the
aIvidend requirement was Increased
s2.i23,OOO. The income from Invest
ments in 1913 was about the same as
In 1912 For. 1913 the surplus over
dividend requirements Will probably
be about S6,50O,G00 and the earnings
on tho increased capitalization were
something over Z per cent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-02
TRAINS IN COLLISION
Ties-up Traffic Between Washington
und philnIclnhIa.

ESPECIAL 10 The Times Dispatch
Baltimore. Md. February 1.-Tranic
on the Pennsylvania Railroad between
Washington and Philadelphia was tied
up for considerable time to-day. when
the PHILADELPHIA Washington Express
No. 81 crashed into the rear OF a New
York-Wa shington mail and express n
few miles this side of Baltimore. Three
men were injured slightly. and We're
brought to baltimore. They were a. a.
r. Green, Brooklyn, cut on head; r.
Gavey, Baltimore. cut on left side, and
w. ]. Archer, Havre de Grace. contus-
ions OF back
The freight train had stopped on
signal at Perryman. Md. when the ac-
cident occurred