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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Execution Rumored

Vera Cruz, Mexico, May 9.-Even if the reported execution by General Maas' men of Private Samuel Parks. the orderly missing since Wednesday. prove true, army officers are inclined not to regard one such incident apt to precipitate a clash. A number believe such an act would probably be that of some subord- nate without authority and that Gen. eral Maas would be wholly unaware of the matter until Mexico City asked for an understanding.
 It Is assumed here that the matter will be taken up by the authorities at Wash ington through the Brazilian minister at
 Mexico City and that the Huerta officials will make prompt investigation. General Funston deems it inadvisabl to open formal communication with Gen eral Maas and is therefore leaving the case of Private Parks to Washington. General Funston has asked that the brigade equipment left behind at Gal weston because of lack of room for horses and wagons on the transports be sent forward. He is also asking that recruits for regiments here now assembled at recruiting depots in the United States be shipped.
 Hampered In Work The equipment includes majority of the regimental wagon trains and horses for the signal corps service. Lacking these, the signal servIce and quarter
 masters departments are hampered in
 their work about the city and at the
 outposts.
 Advices from the northern outposts and the aviators indicate that there are more
 Mexican regulars in that direction than was heretofore thought.
 A party of 50 was seen. They made no hostile demonstration and proceeded ap- parently without paying attention to the American troops.
 The largest party seen previously in the north was small squad, which was sighted some days ago by an aviator sol dier.
 Army officials estimate the population of Vera Cruz, including troops. Ameri-
 can troops and refugees, between 40.000
 and 5000. This is a third above Mexican
 normal.
 An increase has brought shortness
 of water. Control stations to limit the
 water consumption are being installed.
 Authorities report Mexican police are do- ing satisfactory work
 By the existing arrangement they han dle only Mexicans while the troops take care of the cases in which soldiers and sailors are involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

It Is noble ambition and for this he should be commended But judging from the course he persued during the four years lie was governor, 1 cannot think it. when he entered office he found s1 OOO. coo Tn the treasury. When he left it he had spent the surplus and left more than $1,000,000 deficit
 sonally but l had high opinion of his business ability, which, his one term as governor did not confirm
 The late Dr. Hill of Sylacallga who was scholarly man, once told me an incident, which l think illustrates Mir. Corners weakness
 He said he happened to be one day at station and saw little negro. who was scarcely able to talk or explain him seif intellfgently. It seems that he was on the Louisville and Nashville train got of the train and was left at the station without friends or relatives.
 pr Hill was a good man as well as a very intelligent man. He took the lit tie negro home with him. He had some littie poys about his age, and the negro aforesaid found home in his family. He grew up to be a man, and for q negro. a very inc man. He was strong and brave and as pr. Hill tells the story. always tought for and protec>ed these boys of his who were just a little younger than he
 one one occasion the negro went to pifiningham to see circus. On his re- turn he told the doctor that the people there in charge of a furnace had offered him employment at a price which was much more than the doctor was paving nm or could afford to pay him. The doctor told him to go back and accent the position
 He did so. Afterward, without pr. Hill knowing anthing of the circum- stances he became involved in a crans game, an infirmity which seems to be lngenital with the negro race Being a lighting negro, he became involved Tn controversy. He was indicted and convicted Tor assault with intent to murder and sent to the penitentiarv. When he was safely lodged in the pen l,ehtiafy ne came to himself as did the prodlgal son, and wrote to pr Hjll "Dr Hill went to Birmingham bv the next train. He secured from the judge who presided in the case and from inc sollcltor who prosecuted the case and rom each member of the jury which decided the case a petition for the ne gro pardon. Thus armed, he went be- Tore the pardoning board and secured unanimous recommendation for the pardon of the negro This he presented to Governor Co > mer.
 The Incident. as Dr. Hill related if 10 me. occurred about as follows I Doctor. the case you present seems 10 De one which calls for executive clemency; but, doctor. how did you vote In this contest between John V Smith and me for president of the railroad commission?
 "Dr. Hill replied: Governor, I voted for John V. Smith
 Governor Conner: Yes I thought SO Well, doctor, how did you vote in this race between Dr. Cunningham and me for governor?'
 Dr. iilll: Why. governor, I voted for Dr. Cunningham
 Governor Conner: Yes, I thought so. The application is refused. Good morn ing, doctor.'"
 Anniston, May 9, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
|FORTY-FIVE WOUNDED FROM VERA CRUZ REACH FL IORIDA Hospital Ship Soace Arrives Key West for Coal and Provs ions-Three Lost Leg Each and One An Arm in
 Fight-Proceed to New York

lost a leg each and one an arm in the fighting. None of the others, it is thought. will be maimed as a result of their injuries.
 Captain Hayden of the local naval sta tion: Mayor Fogerty and other city and county officials, together with the marine band stationed here. visited the Solace Addresses Were made by Captain Hay den and Mayor Fogarty praising the sail ors and marines for their work at Vera Cruz and the marine band gave a con cert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

Key West. Fla. May e.-Forty- five United States sailors and marines, wounded ill connection with the occu- pancy of Vera Cruz by the American forces. arrived here today on the hospi- on it's way to New York tomorrow after taking on supply of coal and provisions
 All of the wounded are convalescing and exhibit unusual cheerfulness Three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
A Spring Touch

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
 Mrs. Smart-'George. dear. while you are having money troubles I ought to tell you that l learned today why your rival Mir Flibb's credit has suddenly become so good.
 Smort-Well why?"
 Mrs Smart--'I overheard some one re- mark that Flibbs finances must must be all right, because his wife was wearing such new hats and gowns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Stabbed By Negro

Charles Obersall. white man who re- sides at 1500 Fifth avenue, was stabbed and seriously wounded by an unknown negro at :45 o'clock last night. The stabbing occurred at Sixteenth street and Second alley MT Obersall was removed to St. Nincent's hospital by Shaw's am bulance, where it is stated he will re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Elizabeth Drake

Funeral services over the remains of Elizabeth Drake, the 5.year-old daughter of pr. and Mrs Charies H. Drake, who fly residence. 1104 North Thirtieth street. Norwood, will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Evans Expresses Regret

R. V. Evans, Jefferson county man. ager of the Henderson campaign, last night expressed regret that all of their speakers could not be heard at the big rally.
 The limited time made it necessary that some of them be omitted" said Mir. Evans. and especially regret that those present could not hear Dr, H. A. FL known"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Mrs. Mary AbbOtt

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. May Abbott. aged 6i years. who died early yesterday morning at the resi- dence, 210S Avenue H, will be conducted this afternoon from the residence. Inter- ment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by two daugh- -ters, two sisters and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
183 KILLED, $50 HURT
 IN BIG EARTHQUAKE
tContinued from Page one)

VCOmtIuuGu 1FOm TuBe OucJ rushed from the houses. shops and cafes. Many jumped into boats and others crowded into the squares.
 At the hospitals patients ran to the courtyards imploring help.
 Many pitiful episodes occurred. At Bongiardo an old woman, the only sur vivor of family of IS, re-entered a half wrecked house to search for her grandchildren. She returned with lit tie girl alive and rushed in again. AL most immediately the house collapsed, burying her under the wreckage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Margaret Rogers

The remains of Miss Margret Rogers, aged II years. who died last night at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Rogers of 701 First avenue, will be sent to Irving College, Tenn, tonight for interment, by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
HAROLD KLEIN

 NJ, Barrett School-Annie Lee Mason Mlranza Herndon. Camille Hamilton. N, Robinson School-Margaret Macon Lucille Burgin, Nellie Taunton
 o, North Birmingham School-Zelma Brown, Gustrin Heidman. Hobson Head r, Graymont School-Fred Bennie Elizabeth Ransom. Margaret Caran ., Elyton School-Lucile Glenn Wilson Love, Francis Plosser. ,, h' Hemphill School-Annie Norton, Carl Teal, Frances Blair
 S, Pratt School--Clarice Harrell Winnie B. Carter Gladys Poole.
 T. Bush School-F'anne Newman. Martha Anderson, Doris Maeder.
 U, Minor School--Adam Dow. KittAe. May Chapman Josephine Robinsou V, Fairview School-Alen- Cannon Lorena Fennell. Elizabeth Godidelock. w, Vivian School-Susan Stirling. Bar ney Bonfield Mary E,qefi Brislin.
 words pronouncedrby Superintendent J H. Phillips
 Committee ,,of Judges-C B. Glenn. chair man Ss-.. Brown Roy Dimmitt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
PERSONAL

Mrs. Robert Hawkins, wife of Police Captain Hawkins, left for Atlanta yes- terday for a 10 days visit to her sister, Mrs. Satterwhite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
NEGRO QUESTION CAUSES BREACH IN SOUTHERN
 SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS

Memphis, May 9.-A breach between of fieials of the Southerh Sociological con gress and the local committee on arrange nents over the question today of seat ing negroes on the convention floor, re- suited late today in a decision to hold the closing session of the congress to- night at the First Methodist church in stead of the theatre where previous ses- sions had been held
 According to members of the local com mittee, the convention officials had agreed that if negro delegates were permitted to use a section of the floor. only delegates would be allowed to occupy the seats. They claimed this agreement was disre- garded, and negroes generally were given seats and on Friday night. when the charities and corrections delegates met with them, scores of white delegates were unable to obtain seats.
 The sudden action of the congress heads in changing the meeting place for tonight came on the heels of resolution adopted by local committee today and submitted to the congress. in which it was urged that in future sessions the first floor of the theatre be reserved for white peo- pie. The action does not apply to the National Conference of Charities and Cor rections, at whose sessions the colored delegates occupy the gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10

depts and not continually and carelesslyy ereat" more. What we want is a man i'm pressed pressed with the responsibility of his po- sition who Will stay at Montgomery and attend to the business to which <he has been appointed, and not spendf his time traveiing over this state sand other states making Sunday schRof addresses and other addresses, stpG purpose of which is not to serve, pie state. but to advertise himself. F'
 MY own opinion Is that in the par ucular emergency which confronts us MT Henderson is the man who should ifPef appointed to the job.
 NOW, just a word as to Mr. Conner do not just exactly understands have been unable to understand why he wants to be governor again. To be so cannot add cubit to his stature. Does he wish to serve the people of his state? If SO,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Shipped From New York

Inquiry failed to develop the reasons which actuated the steamship company, but it is assumed that the cargo was taken at the shippers risk and with d distinct understanding that it would not be landed if the company would thereby be embarrassed with its relations with the Upited States government. It ysas learned that these arms and ammuni- tions like the cargo on the Ypiranga, turned back from Vera Cruz. originally were shipped from New York or some other eastern port
 Reassuring information concerning the safety of Vice Consul John R. Silliman. reported arrested by Huerta commanders at Saltillo or San Luis Potosi. was re- ceived. The state department received through the French legation in Mexico City a communication from General Blan- quet. Huertas war minister, that the American consulate at Saltillo was guard ed by federal troops and that neither MT. Siliman nor other Americans were un- der arrest.
 The movement of refugees from Mex ieo continued. Sir Lionel Garden, the British representative in Mexico City. again strongly urged his nationals to leave for the coast.
 Admiral Howard reported that MaZat- Ian. on the Pacific coast. had not sur rendered. contrary 10 reports printed here, but that fighting continued He also re- ported that Huerta had ordered the lights in the lighthouses on the Pacific coast extinguished to embarrass navigation and that American teegrams and mails to and from Mexican Pacific ports could not be transmitted.
 Representative Dies in the House to- day advocated the disarming of the fig norant murderers' of Mexico and plac- ing in their hands the implements of husbandry." He prophecied that if Presi- dent Wilson ever closed down his square jaws on the Mexican situation it will have to thunder several times before he lets go.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
SPELLING MATCH PROVES
 INTERESTING FOR PJJPH S|

The Birmingham public schools reverted to an old-fashioned plan Friday. giving a spelling match" over at the Central High school. The contest served a fine purpose, encouraging the mastery of spelling in seventh grades of every pub lie school of the city, and the scene Fri day at the High school, when three repre- sentatives of seventh grades in every school in Birmingham stood up before their audience was impressive, to say the least
 The contest was won by Harold Klein of the South Highland school, whose companions, Emma Leath Mcdonald and Amelia Line, had gone down before Powell school student .n the spelling of some of the more difficult words read by Superintendent J. H. Phillips The three representatives of each school wore on his arm letter which indicated the in- stitution from which he came-the win ming school being listed D.
 The committee, which arranged details for the match which was announced four weeks ago. included C. B. Glenn, C. A. Brown and Roy Dimmitt
 The large audience, composed of the older children from the graded schools, and number of interested parents rec ognized through the contest Friday, an impetus toward good spelling has been launched in Birmingham. The contes- tants were:
 A. Powell School-Stacy Roberts, Lola Wilson. Elsie Mills
 B, Henley School-Leonora Loeb. Ida Rosenblaum, Fannie Mae Greenman.
 C, Martin School--fIoward Card, Rose Sewelovitz. Carrie Hatterick.
 D. $. Highland School-Emma Leath Mcconnell Harold Klein Amelia Line
 E. Barker School-Lucie Harper, Eva Boyett Bertha Josselyn.
 r, tIman School-Rosalie Engel, Helen Armstrong, Kathryn Mason
 G, Lakeview School- Allen Haskell F,l- sic Wertheimer, Davidson Kennedy.
 II, Avondale School-Foy Hall. Stella Phillips. Louise Walker
 |, Cunningham School-Ruby Early. Ida Blatzer, John Anderson Leonard
 J. Woodlawn School-Mariorie Glass Anne Forney. Jennie Alexander.
 K. Gibson School-Malcolm Lovingood. Agnes Smith, Johnie Kaetz.
 L Kennedy School--Katherine Newsom Margaret Byrd, Jack Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
Houston Recommended

Houston. Tex. was recommended for the 1915 meeting place by the time and place committee of the congress today. Final action on the recommendation must be taken by the executive committee within three months and this committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-10
MEXICAN DELEGATES DEPART TO ATTEND
 MEDIATION MEETING
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 Funston at Vera Cruz, should necessity arise Twelve transports were arranged for and men were working night and day to convert the chartered merchant men at the points of embarkation to ae- commodate soldiers, horses, guns and supplies Orders to the Fourth and Sixth brigades at Texas City, the remainder of the Second division, to be ready to reinforce General Funston at any mo ment were given, but Secretary Garrison said no orders had Vet been issued for their dispatch. He dec.ared no aggressive measures were contemplated
 Brief War Scare
 brief war scare at Tacoma, Wash, where a troop of cavalry of the state National Guard was ordered out, pre- sumab1y for war service. faded quickly when it was announced that the moblli- zation was independent of any orders from Washington and was being carried out merely at a test of efficiency.
 At the navy department the monitor Ozark was ordered to Tampico. A re- port received today from Admiral Badger is regarded as confirrnatory in some de- gree of news that had reached the state department several days ago that Amer jean oil men were ill danger of losing their property in Mexico because of the suspension of oil production. If it can be shown that the lessees are being pre- vented from operating their wells through no fault of their own, the state depart ment will see that in the final settlement these concessionaires are fully protected. It is known the British government al- ready is accommodating a formidable list of claims of this character.
 Secretary Bryan evidently was gratified at the news he received today from Con- sul Rodgers at .riavana of the action of the German Steamship company in di- recting the retiIrn of it's ships. the Bavaria and the ISron Prinzessin Cecilie without their war munitions for Huerta at Plerto, Mexico.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-02

Our Birthdays Fan On Oct. Z,
and Every Year We Exchange
Crsetings
TIES GROW STRONGER
EVERY YEAR, SHE SAYS
An Admirer Of The Times Since
the Paper Started In the
Year 1900

Hare h an anlnity story. and Il u
printed without the faintsst susEes-
tion or apology, snd with the conn-
dsnce that after all the af1nity stories
thnt have been printed n the past.
this one may help to remove the pre-
jueice from the very word. 8
Thursday. Oct. 1. was the foufteenth
birthday Of The Times, and the day
was not very old when the telephone
o. the editorial desk tinkled, and Z
little birthday celebration which
has been religiously observed every
year and which The Times hopes
may be repeated for, many, many mare
years-marked the paosinG q one
yeAr. and the beginning a. another.
birthday greetingH to you. Times,
and may you have : most successful
over the wire.
SBifthday greetings 10 you. Mrs
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-02
BREAKS
ASYLUM GUARDS !
That's Why Edward Williams
Quickly Gets His Release
As Cured
THEY WERE EASY, SAYS
PROFESSIONAL GAMBLER
Declares the Lunatics Couk
Beat Them AT the
Game

. Can An insane man play poker?
A frantic appeal from one Of the
largest asylums In the state came to
Judge Stewart Hanley, Of the probate
court. this week.
The management begged that the
court examine and declare sane I'd
ward williams. three years . patient
at the asylum, and at the time OF the
appeal far greater menace to the
peace and happiness Of the place than
durin gany psrt Of the time when he
was violent.
The superintendent OF the asylum
appeared, "wednesday, before the
court and explained the situation.
~This fellow Williams Il q profess.
sional gambler. For the past three
years he has been pretty violent un-
I'll few months ago. Then he calm.
cd down and since then has shown
every evidence OF sanity. This was
al right until ! noted dissatisfAct
(CsaNnusa q rugs mel.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-02
GET Gilman,
YOU'LL GET ALL,
SAID VAN DYKE
Gained Gilman Was the Alder
man Wanted From Attor-
neyss Words
FRAZER CONTINUES
WITH THE WITNESS
Seeks to Introduce in Fun Re.
ports Mcnamara Used
Piecemeal

3 IN cutor vIu6ors 1f1day m6snins.
oo6tina1ed W. rediroct examination OF
Walter ]. (Hurns) Brennan, on the
1Atter's reports made during the prog
ress Of the aldermanic investigation.
''Brennan'' said he based the state
ment "0linnan was the most wanted
In this town. on what Attorney Van
DYKE had told him. The statement
appeared In "Brennan's" report sof
April IL. 4
ivan Dyke told me II I got Gilman,
I would ret all the rest--they would
follow along with him." said Bren-
nan. THAT was my general idea right
along, that Gilman was the leader Of
the council
q Brennan stated that he worked" on
other aldermen besides Gilman.
Eight others came to my once and
I paid them money" he said.
Frazer then showed Brennan" .
report Of May s. part Of which Attor-
ney McNamara read before the jury
yesterday. Frazer wanted the full 70
port read and McNamara objected.
An argument ensued.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-02
FED AD. MEN
E|RQII GUESTS
FOR Two DAYS
Three Hundred Expected During
Day For Business and
Fun
NOVEL; HAWKINS
TELLS STORY OF THE FORD
Adcrafters Are Hosts To Men
Of Fame in Advertising
World

The Board OF Commerce was .buz-
sing Friday morning with many Of the
busiest bees Of the advertising world,
from Buffalo. Cleveland. Rochester.
Bay City. Saginaw, Chicago. and Z few
from New York. who had come &C
guests OF the Adcraft club, for the
eleventh advertising aflliation.
Local adcrafters met the guests and
escorted them to the Board of Com.
merce building, where they registered,
and at $50 LETT for the Ford Motor
Co. plant. to hear Norvai b. Hawkins
absorbing Story Of the Ford. :. and To
inspect the mamu1Oth Ford plant.
President Lee Anderson. or The Ad.
craft club. rays that about 800 guests
viii arrive Friday for the two-day
meeting. replete with attractive fsa.
turoe. e.s.4s ers%7
Among the arrivals. Friday morn.
Ing were Charles w. Mears, .advertis.
ing manager Of the winton company !;
(Cent1nusA sn Pags Nins).