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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
LACY PROBABLY
 WILL NOT TESTIFY

Montgomery. March .-(SpeeiaL)-It is safe to predict that Theodore Lacy, sen tenced to serve 10 years in the poniten- tiary for the embe2zlenent of 25O004 of state convict department funds. Will not be placed on the stand in the trial of James G. Oakley.
 Attorneys representing the state in the prosecution of Oakley have no intention of putting Lacy on the ,stand Positive announcement to this effect was mace tonight.
 Tho states lawyers declare that Lacy could not be made to testify even if he were placed, on the stand, nasmuch as he is a criminal in the eyes of the law and would not have to give any evidence which might serve to farther incriminate himself. Hence, in the absence If posi- tive assurance that Lacy might testify, they will not run the risk of calling him as a witness in the Oakley trial.
 Just what the defense will do in the matter of calling upon the forlncr chief clerk to testify in OaltleN's behalf cannot be learned The lawyers for the defense say that they are waiting on the states attorneys, indicating that they yil ask Lacy to testify fer Oakley should such a.. course become necessary. However, they strongly intimate that there is not chance in 10 that they will call Lacy to the stand, and hence Lacy's story may not be told in the present trial His story has been promised, but further than that tine public has not obtained one impor- tant fact in reference to his sensational case. other than that relating to his con- viction on the charge of embedding S50,- 600 of state funds, for which he may be compelled to serve 10 years in the peni- tenttary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
ARMED INTERVENTION IN MEXICO URGED BY FALL BEFORE SENATE
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-~~~~~~-~~~>~~~-~-~~~~ They would stop bloodshed with war Bad as present conditions in Mexico are they would be a hundred times worse if We should go to war there"
 Texans from the border had assured him, Senator Sheppard asserted, that there was no eXcitment. except in the imagination of the. governor" and that they were dealing with both sides across the border in commercial ven- lures without difficulty as long as they kept to their own affairs. The portion of the population along the border winch was American only in name, and was responsible for all of the tales of outrages. he said, actually takes mo interest in any politics. American or Mexican, and are herded to the polls every two years by interruptions poli- ticians.
 'I believe. and the majority of Amer jeans believe" concluded Senator Shep- pard, that if this matter is left |, President Wilson he will find way out without war We will pray that the foolhardiness of adventurous men and scheming politicians will not drive us into war"
 Senator Fall declared charges that selfish motives actuated him in urging an aggressive policy were unfounded. All property interests he held in Mex ico, with the exception of "a few odds and ends, he said, he disposed of in 1906.
 Senator Fall said that men who had called upon the Secretary of State in connection with Americans in Mexico had been told that they represents ed interests which went into Mexico to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
PROTESTS AGAINST
 RATE INCREASE

Washington, March Son behalf of eight western states-Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas. Missouri, Oklaho- ma, North Dakota and South Dakota and the National Live Stock associa- tion, Clifford Thorne, chairman of the railroad commission of Iowa, today pro- tested to the Interstate commerce com mission against the proposed railroad freight rate advance in eastern terri tory.
 Arguing against the proposed in- crease, Mr. Thorne explained that his people heartily favor the elimination of all free services and favored ship pers."
 MT. Willard. president of the Balti- more & Ohio," Mir Thorne said. "js here demanding immediate relief from a situation they claim is intolerable There is no crisis whatever in the rail- road business to prevent a denial of this five per cent advance; to be fol- lowed by an intelligent, orderly, fair investigation of the whole suject of special services"
 Mir. Thorne contended that until a physical valuation of railroad proper ties had been made the reasonableness or returns received by the hoads could not be determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
OAKLEY'S BOND MAY NOT BE FORFEITED

Montgomery. March .-(SpeciaD--Judge Arn.stead Brown of the city court of Montgomery, before whcin James G. Oak ley is being tried for the embezzlement of $220702 of state funds announced to- day that the question of the forfeiture of Oallley's bond for S52,GoO would not be determined before the July term of court.
 Oalley's bond for sS2,o00 was recently declared forfeited by Judge Brown when the defendant in the present case failed to appear in court on the day set for his trial Oakley had sent an affidavit signed by his personal physician, that he was too i'll to attend court, but the testimony of two other physicians of Birmingham declared that there was nothing the matter with Oakley. Judge Brown then declared Oakley's bord for feited.
 The court will probably relieve Oak iey's bondsnen at the July term of court. Oakley was present today when his case was called, and since his attitude is that of good faith. ii Is expected that the courl will dismiss the forfeiture at the next term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

vigorous efforts tn show discrepancies be- tween Mr. Franks testimony before the convict department investigation and on direct examination in the present trial
 Witness finally said he told A. D. Pitts of that he would be compelled to testify against Oakley if the money were not refeunded 10 him. He further declared that MT. Fitts had offered to return to him about $1l00 of this money
 Several letters we're produced showing. that Mr. Frank had written to Mir Pitts as Oakley's attorney, and demanded the
 money.
 Vassar Gunter. boekk seper for Bernard Frank X Co, was the next witness placed on tiIe stand hy the state Mrl Gunter said lie had written out the two checks, each for s2217.n". one payable tc J. G. Oakley. president and the other payable to cash. The second checR. pay able 10 cash the witness took to the tanl< and had ceshed. lie brought the money hack and gave 1t to Mr Frank.
 Witness corrohorated his testimony on eross-eXamination.
 Charles L. Harold, attorney-at-law and president of the Montgomery Say ings bank, the first witness called in the Lacy case. was next called to the stand. He said that the $2207 was not deposited in his bank. State Treasurer John Purifoy was called to the stand ana testified that neither Lacy nor Oakley paid the $2207 into the state treasury He said the amount was not paid in by any representatives, of the convict department He was not cross examined.
 F.. V. Robinson. employe of Bernard Frank x O., remembered that Oakley and Lacy were in his place of business early in 1913. He said Lacy came first. He recalled that tn efirst check was handed bacq by Lacy and Oakley. He did not know of any telephone conver- sation.
 J. I, Kennedy. president of the Bibb County Bank and Trust company at Centrevlle, said Oakley had not de- posited the s2207 in his bank.
 On examination Mir, Hill asked if Oakley bore good character in his community The witness replied that he did.
 Captain White asked if Oakley ever gambled. Witness said he thought not, but admitted that he would bet on chicken fights
 Court adjourned shortly before o'clock with an agreement by attor- neys concerning the admissAbility of certain evidence sought eto be brought out by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Amused the Old Lady

There was a worried look on the grocer's face as he rushed hatless down the street and ran up the steps ta Acacia Villa, says Tid- Bits.
 I'm sorry tp say there's been ., slight mistake, Mrs. Grumble," he panted. You ordered two pounds of oatmeal yesterday and by mistake my apprentice put up some sawdust that our grapes came packed inl
 "Oh! replied the lady. "Then I reck- on my 'usband must ave got through about arf 8 pound O wood for break fus.'"
 'Y-You don't mean to say that ua ate itP' gasped the man in the aproa.
 Course e did" was the reply
 The lady leaned back on the door post and for three minutes indulged in laugh that brought all her neighbors to the scene.
 Wall, that's right-down funny" shs observed, with laugh.
 Funny" queried the grocer.
 "Yus, funny! Ere we've been mar ried 13 years come first of April, and Charles as never paid me a compli- ment till this mornin' at breakfus when blest if e didn't pass is plate for another go O that sawdust an told me it reminded i'm O the porridge is mother used to make!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Seeking Information

Washington, March 9-Two depart ments of the United States government are seeking information as to the crcum- stances under which the body of Clenente Vergara, an American ranchman, sup posed to have been killed by Mexican federal soldiers near Hidalgo, Mex, was found on the American side of the Rio Grande early Sunday morning. Stripped of doubtful details the solitary fact known officially to tine state aud war departments is that the body of the man for whom search has been made for tho past three weeks is on Texas soil.
 A brief telegram to tine. state depart ment today from American Consul Gar rett, at Nuevo Laredo, Mex, aaid the body had been found and that details would be reported by mail No mention was made of press reports that Texas rangers crossed the border and brought the body back reporting their action to Governor Colquitt This slow process did not satisfy Secretary Bryan, who prompt ly wired the consul to make his report ty telegraph and this is being awaited.
 War Department Interested
 Meanwhile the war department had be- come interested and Secretary Garrison called on General Bliss at Fl ]'aso for information. This brought the following telegram from that officer:
 investigation Vergara affair being made. Will report as soon az facts are learned. Thus fGr nothing known here except as published in press. Affair oc- cured about 35 miles above Laredo at a place not on railroad or telegraph line.
 Reasonably assured that neither United States nor Texas officials had participated in any action that might be regarded as violating Mexican sovereignty. the state department Is confronted with the reces- sity of making fresh represents tions to General Huerta in the effoet to have pun ished the persons guilty of Vergaras kill ing When the case first was brought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

to his attention by Charge 'Shaughnessy, General Huerta promised prompt punish ment of the guilty parties If warranted by the facts. Afterward the federal general at Nuevo Laredo intimated that Vergara had joined the constitutionalist and had been killed by them. The discovery of the body on the banks of the Rio Grande ing half dozen fatal wounds now furnishes tangible evidence for the fur lher prosecution of the case. Secretary Bryan today asked Jobn Basset Moore formerly counselor of state department to his office for consultation, and it is inferred that subseuuent steps would be in accordance with Mr. Moores suggos- tions.
 No Report From Letcher
 Consul Letcher so far has made no re- port to the state department on tEe case of Snyman, the former Bcvr general and Briti-h ranch owner. who is asking pro lection for his property through the Uni ted states government. Also it was said that nothing had been heard ef Gustav 3auch. the American who disappeared rom Juarez several weeks ago. As for the commission charged to investigate the killing of the British subject. Benton Secretary Bryan today said it's status was unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
NEGRO ACCIDENTALLY
 KILLS HIMSELF

Selma March 9.-(Special.) )-Ben Craig, negro living near Orrville, ac- cidentally killed himself at his home late this afternoon and officers making an investigation stated the death was suicide.
 sunday afternoon the negro broke into the genaral merchandise store of w. l.. Kirkpatrick at Hazen and Mon day the robbery was traced to him.
 George Moore and Frank Wilson went to the home of the negro Monday afternoon to arrest him and as they entered the home the negro pulled d pistol. In the scuffle which followed Craig dropped the pistol but broke away and in picking it up, the weapon was discharged, the ball entering his left breast near the heart. killing him almost instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Federal Officers Arrested

Fl Paso, Tex, March 9.-Four Mexican federal officials were arrested here to- day. but later were admitted to bail The defendants were cnarged with con- spring against the neutrality laws of the United States. They are Miguel E.. Diebold, inspector of Mexican consulates in the district west of the Mississippi; Enrique de la Sierra Mexican consul in this city; Alfredo Margain. his vice con- sul and R. Saldana. said to be a secret recruiting officer for Huerta.
 "Its an international outrage" insisted Diebold. He and De la Sierra gave bonds of 5000 each. and the other two bonds of 5000.
 The arrests grew out of the deten- ton Saturday night of a number of Mex jeans as they were about to take a train for Eagle Pass, Tex, across the border from Piedras Negras. Some of the recruits talked freely, duplicating the men arrested today.
 The Mexican officials claimed exemp- ton from arrest While in the consulate after the warrant had been read and after long barley without admitting the truth of this contention. it was agreed that the defendants should be allowed to surrender themselves vol | untarily' In the afternoon. This they did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
GROWING
 CHILDREN
They Should be Protected Against Internal Unclean- Illness as Well as Exter-
 nal Contamination

The delicate organs of the maturing child are more susceptible to the influ- ence of disease and infection than are the more seasoned organs of grown ups. Maleria takes an early and strong hold on the child's liver and causes headaches, coated tongue, indigestion, cramps and many other dangerous con- ditiOns.
 These are the signal posts of warning nature provides that your child may be relieved of impending sickness.
 The proven remedy, CarswelPs Liver Aid, which is a purely vegetable liquid compound, should be in your medicine chest ready to administer at the first sign of dsordered liver.
 Fifty cents purchases large bottle at Gum Drug Co, 3d Ave. and 20th St.. and Gunn's Pharmacy, under the abso- lute guarantee that price will be re- turned without bubble if you want 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
China Secures Loan

London, March 9.-An agreement was signed in Shanghai today by represen- tatives of the Chinese and the Bethle- hem Steel Works for a loan to China of s25, ,oOO, GOO for the building of a naval base at F'u-Chow. the caption of the province of F'o- Iien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Life

By Paul l.. Dunbar. A crust and a corner that love makes precious, With the smile to warm and the tears to refresh us, And ioy seems sweeter when cares come after, And a moan is the finest foil for laugh ter,
 And that is life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

Ethel Armes and was under the personal ulreetion Of Major r. E. Dodge There Were dozen or more automobiles in the party and q most interesting trip was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Help Exhume Body

Laredo. Tex, March Conformation se- cured tonight, unofficial. but from sources usually well informed, indicated that at least two Mexicans were members of party which exhunied the body of the Texas ranchman. Clemente Vergara. from the cemetery at Hidalgo, Mexico, and returned it to the American side of the border early yesterday. Eight Ameri- cans are said to have been the others in the expedition. It is also reported that one of the Nexicans remained in Mexico and friendr tonight expressed concern for his safety
 Officials, both federal and state, re- fused to discuss the incident tonight other than to repeat their former state merts. that the body was delivered to them on the AmeriS San side of the boun- 6ary. At whose solicitation they assem- bed at the point designated or who were the men who made the trip into Mexico they refuse to say.
 The formal state inquiry. ordered by tfovernor o. B. Colquitt, is expected to begin here tomorrow under the direction of the state adjutant general. Henry fIutchings
 A. B. Garrett, United States consul at Neuvo Laredo, ofwarded his report to Washington today What it contained was not divulged. MT. Garrett was one of the party which received the body at the river bank.
 Mexican government officials at Neuvo Laredo have refused to discuss the inci dent. Until the body was found at tIidalgo persistent denial was made that .larm had tefalleu the American General .Alva reg. commander of the federal gar rison at Neuvo Laredo insisting that Yer sara had escaped from his guards at lIidalgo and had joined the constitu- tionalists.
 The body will be held here until 1t is viewed by the state adjutant general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Reply to Protest

Mexico City March The British for eign office replying 10 protest of British subjects here against the killing in Juarez of William s. Benton reminds them they nave been warned to leave the zone In which there was danger. Tine British legation here. transmitting the reply, said
 Sir Edwards Grey the British foreign secretary, in a statement to Parliament, pointed out that the district in which the deatlt of Benton occurred and also the individuals responsible for his death are bey yond control of the constituted Mexi- can government, so that his majesty s government is unable under the present circumstances to procure reparation through it.
 Present conditions, therefore. do not admit of any effective measure, but his majestys government does not intend to let the matter rest and will take whatever steps are practicable as soon as by any change in circumstances it is within it's power to carry the matter further.
 British subjects in Mexico already have been notified of the danger of re- maining in districts in a state of dis turbance and in which protection would be a matter of difficulty, but his maj estys government Nil continue as hth- erto to take such steps as are open to secure the protection of British lives and property in Mexico as we'll as redress for injuries which the government deplores.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Miss Addams Met by Committee

Miss Adams arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning at 1o:30 o'ctack. She vas met at the Terminal station by federation which included Mrs. Dennett, Mrs Laidlaw, Mrs. Hupdley, Mrs. Jacobs, Mise Rees, Mrs. Felix Baldrdge and Mrs. David Grayson of Huntsville, Mrs. Ken meth Charlton, Miss Surie D. White She went immediately to the Hotel Ilillman where she met many Of the local visiting suffragists.
 Yesterday afternoon the visitors were rendered motor tour, taking in the principal industries of .he of the district, including the Ersley steel plant and the model mining camp at Docena They were shown the welfare work that has been done in the mining district of this county. The trip was arranged by Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
100 German Spies
 Shot in Belgium
couNTRrIs COVERED WITH NET
 WORK OF THEM
2,ooo WERE ARRESTED
Many of the Spies Were Armed With Bombs and RevoIvers and Were Rid ing in Automobiles Bearing Fake Numbers.

Brussels. Aug. 10. via Paris. 2.30 D. m.-Belgium has been covered with a network of German spies. Six hum dred already have been arrested and one hundred were shot today. Some of the Germans captured were wearing uniforms of gendarmes. civic guards. soldiers and officers of the Belgian army. Many of the spies captured were armed with bombs and revolvers and were riding in automobiles bear ing false numbers They also had in their possession telegrams and letters with the counterfeit signature of the Belgian minister of war.
 Just before and after the fighting began private signs were discovered on bridges. military works and aque- ducts indicating that those structures should be blown up
 Severe precautions have now been taken by the military authorities and no one is admitted at the railway stations without military permits. Au- tomobifes are halted at every mile.
 More Than 1000 Arrested.
 The war minister has issued a proc lamation that every German and Aus trian who does not declare himself within 24 hours will be considered a spy. Since the Flanders provinces were placed under martial law, two days ago, more than 1000 spies have been arrested.
 Forty thousand have been enrolled and have been formed into 20 regi- ments of 1000 each.
 The train service between Brussels and Paris was resumed this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
LARGE OIL TANK FLEET
 IN NEW YORK HARBOR.
Olympic is Reported to Be Headed To-
 ward Halifax.

New York, Aug. 10.-while sixty miles off Sandy Hook late yesterday the British tank steamer Wapello, which arriver here today, sighted the Olympic, of the White Star line, which left New York yesterday with our passengers apparently headed for England From the course the Olym- pic was going. the captain of the Wa pello reported she seemed to be steam ing along a course which would take her toward Halifax, where several of the White Star fleet have put in re- gently. Officers of the line denied the Olympic was going to Halifax.
 There is now in this harbor one of the largest oil tank fleets ever assem- bled here. The tankers stretch from Tompilinsville out to quarantine, ap- parently afraid to put out to sea while foreign cruisers turk in the Atlantic. They are British and German ships for the most part, each carrying thous- ands of tons of oil. Several tankers which left here before war was de- clared are said to have been reqquisi- toned by the British government as fuel carriers in the North sea-
 The number of applicants at the mu- nicipal employment exchange for jobs has increased considerably since foreign reservists stranded here have been unable to find a way to get aboard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
LULU BEFORE LIEGE
 IS CALM BEFORE STORM.
Little Doubt That More Extensive Bat
 tie Ia Imminent.

Brussels, via London. Aug. il. $40 a. m.-The Hull in the fighting around Liege since Saturday appears to be the lull before the storm. There is little doubt that an engagement on a scale not yet witnessed in this war Is i'm minent.
 The people of Brussels are extra ordinarily watchful against spies. There is universal belief that proofs exist of an organized system of es- pionage, in which German business men of tho highest standing are in- volved.
 The governor of Antwerp has issued a proclamation warning all German and Austrian residents to present themselves before the police; refusal to do so will but them in danger of be- ing shot as spies.
 German soldiers who became sep garated from their regiments lost their way and are falling into the hands of the Belgians. For the most part these are cavalrymen and they surrender without striking a blow. Apparently they are glad to be fed and lodged by their captors. Two hundred Germans were captured in this way last night.
 The Germans have destroyed the bridges and railways around Tongres.
 King George has sent message to Kink Albert Of Belgium. consratulating him on the splendid defense of the country by the Belgian army.