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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
INFERENCE WILL Be
RENEWED today
Coal Miners and Operators
Gather in Philadelphia to
Discuss Terms

Philadelphia, February 15.-Whether
miners In the soft coal fields of west
err Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana ana
Illinois shall continue to work under
the terms of the present agreement,
which expires April /, until a new
agreement is reached or shall submit
all questions in controversy to an ar
bitration board and continue work on
the basis to be decided by that board,
viii be discussed by delegates when
miners and operators renew their con-
ference here tomorrow. Arbitration was
one of the principal questions discussed
at the sessions last week when vari-
Gus propositions looking toward a
peaceable settlement of their differ
ences were advanced.
The mine workers have agreed to
continue under the present agreement
until a definite understanding has been
reached on their new demands. but
this proposition has not been acceded
to by the operators, who yesterday Of
fered a counter proposition that the
men continue at work on the basis OF
an award by an arbitration board, to
whom all questions shall be submitted
without restriction.
1t is expected the conference will end
this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 15.-G p. IN.
There is center of low pressure in the
lake region, accompanied by light
snowfall. Practically all sections west
of the Mississippi and south of the
Ohio rivers are under the influence OF
high barometric pressure with the
usual clear and cold weather.
There was moderate rise in the
readings in the middle and western cot
ton states, and a more pronounced
change to warmer in the northwestern
valleys and the plains states. These
changes were due to the weakening OF
the high pressure centers and the for
nation of a low pressure center along
the northwestern border.
In Alabama there was a moderate
rise in the temperature since Saturday
night, and a continued gradual rise in
the readings is expected Monday and
probably Tuesday.
No unsettled weather is approaching
us, so we can reasonably expect fair
weather in this state Monday and
Tuesday.
Cold weather continues in the north
and northeast from the western lakes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
TEXAS TAKESF|RST
IMPORTANT STEP IN
STATEWIDE FIGHT
Delegates Will Hold Elimi-
nation Convention Satur-
day to Select Prohibi-
ZIONIST Candidate

Dallas, Tex. February 15-The first
important step in a statewide prohibi-
tion campaign will be taken at Fort
Worth next Saturday. when delegates
from upward of 200 Texas counties hold
an elimination convention. The purpose
is to select as a candidate for gover-
nor one prominent statewide prohibi-
zionist and get all other prohibition cam
didates to withdraw
AS there now are 13 candidates for gov
ernor. all democrats, three of them out
spoken prohibitionists, success in the
Fort Worth plan is expected by prohibit
tionists to give them a dominating ad-
vantage at the outset of the race. In ad-
dition to the IS candidates, five others
who were considered have withdrawn.
The primaries when a gubernatorial can
didate Is to be chosen will be held next
July, democratic nomination being equiv
olent to election.
Texas had statewide prohibition cleo
tion three years ago, remaining wet
by the narrow margin of about 6000 in a
total exceeding 100000 votes. The legis-
lature nominated in July along with the
governor will have power to submit again
constitutional statewide prohibition for
popular vote. Projectors of the Fort
Worth plan count on securing leader in
their gubernatorial candidate who will
sweep into office a prohibition legisla-
ture, achievement which, they assert, will
be easy because the pros dominate the
present Legislature.
The power gathering behind the Fort
Worth plan was demonstrated when two
| leading prohibition candidates, Lieutenant
Governor VIII H. Mayes and Comptroller
w. p. Lane, after asserting they would
not submit their candidacy to the Fort
Worth elimination test, yielded and yes
teIday went before the county meeting
which selected the Fort Worth dele
gates Neither Hayes nor Lane appeared
to run we'll yesterday, for the bulk OF
instructed counties went for Thomas H..
Ball, a Houston attorney, and who has
not announced for governor Many
counties however were uninstructed.
Lane, as comptroller, has promulgated
a series Of drastic rulings on the present
liquor laws, such as prohibiting hotels
from serving drinks with meals, which
have intensified the prohibition issue more
than a year before the legislature can
submit 1t.
That there has been quiet lining up of
forces for the July struggle was shown
February 1, when poll tax rolls showed a
great increase in the number of voters.
Prohibition interests recently bought one
of the states larger daily papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
NEWS OF ENSLEY

One of the most pleasing sounds that
has been heard in the Ensley district
for sometime is the rumble of the pom
derous machinery at the American Steel
and Wire companys plant at Fairfield
While the plant is not in actual op-
Grafton, the many engines and machines
are being "limbered up so that when
the plant is put on full speed there
will be no delay on account of stiff
machinery or avoidable breakdowns. In
crder to get the mill in readiness, steel
is being rolled, the wiremaking ma
chimes are being tested and it is ex-
pected that full operations will be
commenced in the very near future.
At a congregational meeting of the
Pensioners of st. Johns Episcopal
church, Ensley, held yesterday morn
ing. the plans proposed by the rector
and vestry for the building of a new
church were unanimously indorsed.
After the conclusion of the morning
prayer the rector, the Rev. j. w. Full
ford, explained the plans adopted at
the vestry meeting to raise funds for
the new church plant consisting of a
new church, rectory and parish house
on the church property on Avenue G
ana Twenty first street They propose
raising a sufficient amount to enable
them to begin work on the new build
ings shortly after Easter and in order
to make the initial loan as small as
possible an effort will be made to
raise $500 by Easter day.
The rector announced that a commit
tee of Is men had been appointed to
secure donations for this fund and on
motion of member of the women's
guild this committee was augmented by
a committee of equal numbers from the
women communicates.
After the initial amount is secured
it is proposed to issue several thou
sand dollars per cent bonds to be Sc
cured by the new property.
The rector and congregation are de-
termined to build the new houses in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
NEGRO FATALLY
INJURED BY CAR

Joe Collins, a negro was struck by
an outbound Pratt City Tidewater car
at Fifth avenue, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets about o'clock last
night and fatally injured. The negro
was picked up unconscious and removed
to st. vincents hospital. where it was
stated that he had fractured skull
and there was little hope for him. The
motorman of the car, A. Morgan was
placed under bond by Policeman Saun-
ders, who investigated the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
kennedy's Accounts Correct

Albany, N Y, February 15.-Governor
Glynn tonight said he had been informed
by the comptrollers office that it had
checked up State Treasurer Kennedy
last Monday and found his accounts
correct.
The governor Immediately ordered a
full audit of the books to begin to-
morrow. 1t became known after the
suicide of Mr.. Kennedy today that Ar
thur L. Warner, chief assistant to Com
missioner Osborne in the investiga-
tion of state departments for several
months has been investigating reports
that the state treasurer was intimate
ly connected with bonding company
THAI has been doing large business
with state contra actors.
SO silently has Mr.. Warner work ed.
that he does not think even District
Attorney Whitman had knowledge of
this line of the Osborne inVestiga-
tion% Information came to Mr.. War;
ner that Mr. Kennedy had been con-
nected with the bonding company prior
to his election and since that period
his connections have been kept up
through the instrumentality of near
relative.
Mr. Warner refused to disclose the
specific line of inquiry he had made,
but it is understood it referred to an
alleged association between Kennedy,
George II. Mcguire and Charles w.
Murphy, Jr. A witness at the John Doe
proceedings in New York said Mr.. Muir
ply gave him assurances that he had
sufficient influence to control the
awarding of certain contracts. Mr..
Kennedy, by virtue of his office, was
a member of the state canal board, of
which the lieutenant governor. secre-
tary of state, attorney general state
engineer and superintendent of public
works also are members When agents
from District Attorney Whitman's Of
flee were here two weeks ago obtain
ing bank accounts. Mr.. Kennedy's was
said to be one of those sought.
All of the finances in the state treas :
urers office are in perfect condition,
Deputy Treasurer George w. Batten de-
clared tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
SHOOTING FOLLOWS
FAMILY QUARREL
One Fatally Injured and
Two in Jail Following a
Fight Near DOthan

Dothan, February 15.-(Special. )-Lewis
Williams. aged so. is shot through the
lungs and expected to die and Lee Will
liams aged 20. and John Williams aged
IS, are in jail here as a result of a
fight near here this morning which grew
out of family feud.
Following quarrel near Lewis VIII
liam's home, Lewis Williams and Merritt
Hicks left Lee and John Williams and
went to the formers home. Lee and John
later started down the road toward
Lewis Williams home when Lewis ii
said to have gone into his house, got his
gun and emptied both barrels at the ap-
preaching boys. Lee pulled a pistol and
returned the fire, shooting five times, one
bullet striking the old man above the
heart, going entirely through his body
All are well known farmers OF this
county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
CAPT. AMER|NE DIES
IN MONTGOMERY
Chief Clerk of State Bureau
of Cotton Statistics-Fu-
neral in Greenville

Montgomery, February 15.-(SpeciaL)
Captain Miles H. Amerine, chief clerk
of the state bureau of cotton statis-
tics and a prominet person in military
circles for many years, died at his
home at 435 South Court street this
afternoon after an illness of several
weeks. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Monday morning and the body
will be sent to Greenville for inter-
ment.
Captain Amerine was appointed chief
clerk of the bureau of cotton statis-
tics by Edward w. Ragland, cotton steA
tistician, soon after his commission
wac given by the governor. Captain
Amerine was Sc years old and had
lived in Montgomery 32 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS
within the Law

tant part in 'Within the Law" which
will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and
Wednesday matinee. The heroine of Bay
ard Veller's melodrama is a poor shop
girl underpaid and underfed, who after
serving three years in prison for an Of
fense that she did not commit, and try
ing vainly to obtain decent employment,
becomes the head of band of Crooks
and with their assistance takes her re-
venge upon society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
THE APPROPRIATION
MEASURES WILL BE
RUSHED THROUGH
Continued on Page Two D

folk, as recommended by the navy de-
partment, or at Philadelphia, will be
left to the full commission
because of complaints OF misman-
agement of the 10 branches of the
United States Soldiers homes the
House committee on military affairs is
conducting hearings on bill to trans
fer the administration to these homes
from the present board of civilian man.
ayers to the war department. Repre-
sentative Anthony tonight said there
was dissatisfaction in nearly every one
of these homes with the present meth
ods of administration. Mr.. Anthony
said he has found at Leavenworth
Kan better food service in the PEN
itentiary than at the soldiers home.
subcommittee headed by Represen-
tative Howard of Georgia is consider
ing the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
At the Lyric

The Lyric this week offers as the fea-
ture attraction Bud Fisher, the car
and jeff" Macart and Bradford, the
highest priced sketch that has yet been
to the Lyric, will offer The Second
Generation" converted into a comedy,
and the third headliner will be ''The Act
Beautiful" q"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
EVELYN Nesbit Thaw

Evelyn Thaw, the most talked of woman
in the world, made her return to the
stage after six years of seclusion af-
ter her husbands trial in London, in or
der that she would not be accused of
using the now worldwide name of Thaw
to attract publicity. Mrs. Thaw will be
seen here at the head of a company of
rs in clever French musical divertisse-
ment, "Mariette,' at the Jefferson theatre
February 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
GREENV|LLE WOMAN
IS FATALLY BURNED
Miss Emma Guice Catches
on Fire While Preparing
to Retire Saturday

Greenvile February 15.-(Speeial) Jon
Saturday night while preparing to retire
Miss Emma Guice in some manner came
in contact with the fire in the CRATE, her
clothes were ignited. She ran to her bed
and tried to smother the flames with bed
ding. She screamed. and her brother who
was in the house ran to her assistance,
but in the meantime shal had fallen be-
hind thebed to the floor, and was fear
fully burned over her whole body She
lived until Sunday morning at about Z
o'clock.
The boys of the high school department
of the Greenville public schools are or
ganizing two baseball teams for the ap-
preaching season.
A number of young ladies of Greenvile
who are lovers of music or are interested
in music, will organize a young women S
music study club.
The Rev. Craig of Prattville pastor of
the Presbyterian church at this place,
commenced a series of revival sermons
at the local Presbyterian church on Sun
day.
At the Greenvile Baptist church on
Wednesday a meeting will be held the
purpose beng to educate the people in
Baptist principles and to instruct work.
ers. A number of the state workers
will be here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Brazeal-Dean

A wedding of interest to their many
friends took place last night when Miss
Mary Sue Brazeal. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. b. NJ. Brazeai, of 11O6 Thirteenth
street, SOUTH and DR.. Walter Kenneth
Dean were married at the home of the
brides parents. The wedding was quiet
affair, none but the immediate relatives
OF the family being present, DR.. NJ. II.
Wells. the grandfather of the bride, off,
ciating. The young couple will reside in
Birmingham for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
At the Orpheum

Pietro, the wizard of the ACCORDION and
the most popular individual act that ever
appeared at the Orpheum theatre, is there
again this week with fresh repertoire
of popular and classic music to play on
his great piano accordeon. The other big
feature of the week is Russells minstrel
comedians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
EVANS WINS MEDAL
OFFERED BY LEE

Evans of the Birmingham Athletic
club rifle team captured the gold medal
that was offered by T. X. Lee, also of
the team, to the member excluding
himself making the highest score in
20 shots. In the match Evans and
Wingo tied with a score of 249 out of
a possible 250. In the shoot-off Evans
won, scoring 80 to Wingo's sS out of
a possible 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Honey Boy Minstrels

George Evans and his Honey Boy min
ferson theatre Thursday matinee and
night. For this, the sixth season of this
popular organization. the little minstrel
star promises a production far superior
to any he has yet offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
At the BijOu

One of the most widely read novels of
recent years, 1.-The Common Law" by
Robert w. Chambers, will be produced
at the Bijou theatre this week by the
Beulah Poynter Stock company Miss
Poynter will appear as valerie West
and Mr. Mac owen as kelly the ar
tist. An unusually good scenic pVduction
has been built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
BIRMINGHAM'S NEW "CITY
BEAUTIFUL" DEPARTMENT
Information Help ADVICE Address City Beautiful De-
partment CITY Hall

The city beautiful can be aided very
little during the rainy season, which has
sewers are not clogged up with leaves and
litter. There are very many which now
present anything but a cleanly appear
ance, and finally there is a stoppage of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Strickland's Pocket Picked

Robert Strickland, 2017 Third avenue.
north, reported to the detective depart
ment yesterday afrtenoon that his
pocket was picked at the Louisville
and Nashville railroad station of about
IS in cash. According to the report at
detective headquarters Mr. Strickland
says that the man who picked his pooh
ct was a big, handsome man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

to New York and New England, the
low pressure center crossing those sec
tions causing nothing more than sta
tionary condition of the temperature at
most places, but it caused slight rise
in the Ohio valley to the southwark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 15.-For Ala
bama and Mississippi: Fair Monday
and Tuesday.
For Georgia: Fair Monday and Tues
day.
For Tennessee: Fair Monday and
Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
NEGRO INSTANTLY
KILLED BY LIMITED
Victim Struck by A. G. S. al
Cuba Hurled Many Feet
Into the Air

Cuba, February 15.-(Special )-Th,
Alabama Great Southern northbouAa
passenger train struck and instap11
killed George Rowe. an old negro man
here Saturday afternoon. Misjudgint
the nearness of the train he attempted
to cross the track while the engine
striking the body and hurled it many
feet into the air. Rowe was one o
the few remaining slaves of bygon'
years.
The Presbyterian protracted meeting
which was to have commenced Febru
ary 13 under the leadership of the Rev
Crawford of Birmingham, was indef
initely postponed on account of an epi
demic of mumps, which has pervadet
the town for the past two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
AN AMBITIOUS MAN

AN AMBITIOUS MAN
office manager, auditor and ex-
pert accountant, with success
ful record, and testimonials
from large corporations, would
make change. knowledge of
credits and traffic. Good cor
respondent and collection man
ager. Address c, A. S.
p. 0. BOX 406
LYNCHBURG. VIRGINIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
STATE TREASURER
OF NEW YORK TAKES
OWN LIFE IN BUFFALO
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disclose that he has properly and cor
rectly administered the duties of that
office, and L am unable to account for
his unfortunate act of today, except
on the ground that his mind was tenn
pOrarilY deranped,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Two experienced speciality
statesmen, to sell high class speciality
to banks and business firms In Bir-
mingham and Alabama territory. APP
ply 612 American Trust Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Governor Glym Notified

WIildm H. kennedy tonight sent the
Following telegram to Governor Glynn
MY father, John j. Kennedy, state
treasurer, died suddenly today. [ am
quite familiar with his affairs as state
treasurer and know that everything
connected with his office has been con-
Quoted properly and will be found to
be correct / would suggest however.
that his accounts as state treasurer be
examined as expeditiously as possible
and an audit be had so that an Off
cial report can be made
1t became known here tonight that
Arthur w. Bissell. president of the
Peoples bank, visited New York two
weeks ago at the request of District
Attorney Whitman, with copy of Mr..
kennedy's accounts
Mr.. Kennedy was not a heavy bor-
rover nor heavy depositor," said Pres
ident Bissell "He always had a per-
sonal account with us, but 1t never
was large. Mr.. Whitman knows all
about the account | did not go before
the grand jury merely telling what [
knew to one of Mr.. Whitmans depu-
ties"
Native of Buffalo
Mr.. Kennedy was born in Buffalo in
1856 and lived here continuously For
26 years he was actively identified with
the legislative branch of the city gov
elhhlent AS MEMBER or that body he
was known as the father of the play
ground system He was an ardent ad =
vocate of the playground movement
and when he resigned from the board
the city had the most extensive play
grounds of any city in the country.
Mr.. Kennedy was elected state treas
urer in 1910 and was renominated and
re- elected in 1912.
widow and two children, William
IL. a graduate nf ftnrpan 1at
and daughter, Mary Jane, survive
him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Palmero Goes to Marlin

Havana, February 15.-Emilio Palmerc
cuban pitcher. left today for Marli'j
Tex. He will report next Saturday &
the New York club of the National leag,i
for tryout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at p. m,
February 15, 1914:
Highest temperature ............. 40
Lowest temperature ............. 23
Mean temperature ............... "a
Normal temperature ............ AS
Excess in temperature since jan
uary l ................... 40
Rainfall .............. ...... %
Total rainfall since January 1....3 81
Deficiency in rainfall since jan
uary 1 ..................... Sc
Relative humidity I. a. m. 1850. So
Relative humidity p. m. ........ 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
EVENTS Of TODAY

Annual ball of Police Relief association
at 9 o'clock.
At the Theatres
Within the Law" Sis
o clock.
Lyrc-Keith raudeville-2:O and $50
O'Clock.
Bjou-"The Common Law" $3.50 o'clock
Orpheum-Vaudeville, 2:3O. 1880 and 9
o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

Summary of observations made al
United States weather bureau stations
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-16
BELGIAN ROYAL FAMILY FLEES
Garrison Defending The Forts OF ANT
werp Escapes Before Entry VI
The German Invaders

The past week in the European war
has been one of very important devel-
opments. Antwerp, one OF the strong
est fortified cities in the world ana
the temporary capital of the Belgian
government, was captured by the Ger
man invaders. A great patriotic DEM
onstration has swept Germany over
this victory of their armies On the
day following the fall of Antwerp the
Germans on the Belgian border fight
ing the allied armies suffered reverses
at several important places and in east
Prussia on the same day the Rus
SLAMS captured Lyck, a German clty
1t required only eleven days for the
giant siege guns of the German lnVad
ers to reduce to ruins the strong torts
of the Belgian port. The greater par
of the garrison of British and Belgian
troops who defended the forts OF Ant
werp escaped from the city before tn
entry Of the Germans. King AlDer
and the royal family also escaped In
queen and other members OF the ro!s
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-16

Miss Tennyson Jesse, who arrived
In London by the last boat from Ant
werp. kept a diary of a week spent
there during the siege, from which the
following extracts are taken:
"Sept. 29.-Antwerp looks like ne
dieval city at the time Of a tourna
ment, All the houses have huge flags
draped arraswise from windows Ina
festive air seems all the more lncon
gruous, now that we have heard that
the commandment has begun.
"G:3O.-I just met Mr.. - and Mr.
- on the way back from an exped
ton to the forts. They left Mr.. -
a photographer. to spend the nigh
there. They themselves saw shell
explode over cluster of houses from
which a procession of peasants pres
emily came forth. One man was wheel
ing a barrow in which was his small
stock of worldly goods. The dead bod,
of his little son lay sprawled over IN
top. Sitting beside II was girl "
thrnp with - t2g- covered with bio"