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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Recognition of Merit

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
In every phase of our complex Amer
lean citizenship with it's problems of gov
ernment, there has arisen from out the
ranks of men, leaders, who by their quail
tiles of mind and heart, coupled with their
sagacious Judgment and executive ability
have made themselves eligible to join the
ranks of statesmen. These few men
differ from the regular run of politicians
i'll that they champion the cause of the
masses of the people, not for hope of more
political reward, but from the broad
sense of duty. There are yet few men
who had rather serve their fellow country
men WELL and return to them meagre In
purse perhaps but rich in the conscious
ness of a duty well and faithfully per-
formed. and a public trust sacredly guard
ed. In this connection 1t may well be said
that the state of Alabama has favorite
son who measures up to all the standards
above mentioned For 10 years he has
served his district the state and the ma
tion efficiently and faithfully, and during
the last two years. by his nnfinching and
uncompromsng demand for what he
deemed right has become a great ma
tional figure and is known the world
over.
For fully 40 years the south has been
looking forward to Just such condition
as exists nationally, and for 40 years she
has looked for just such a leader-a man
who could deliver the goods His name
Is on everyone's tongue-it is Hon. Oscar
w. Underwood. the practical, result pro-
ducing leader of the democratic party in
Congress. He wrote the Underwood tariff
bill and passed 1t. He as much, or more
than any other man in the government,
shouldered the pledges of the democratic
PARTY made to the people at Baltimore,
as his own pledges, and carried them
through sunshine and thunder into an
enactment of law.
In this connection, Mr.. Editor, it might
be stated and very truthfully so that 1t
Is passing strange that when the dem
ocratic party is just coming into power.
and when by a majority In both branches
of the law making departments of our
government we can grind out democratic
law, representing the solemn pledges that
made to the great masses of Amer
lean people. when through our leaders we
asked them to vote for our men on that
PLATFORM many will turn their back on
the very man who led the fight and
stayed at the guns until victory was
achieved.
Can it be said that we as people have
lost our ability to recognize faithfulness
and efficiency? Can it be said that In
the very hour of stateman's great
achievement for remedial legislation for
the toiling masses of American people
we do not put our stamp of approval upon
your efforts for democracy and the coun-
try's good? These are the questions that
the individual voter should ask himself.
and should he do this in an honest and
unbiased way he canrot but say deep
down in his very conscience as did that
certain Roman Emperor: ~ find no fault
in this man." ADLEY WEST.
FnlkVille, January 6. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
CHARLES I'll. MOYER
CHEERED ON RETURN
TO STRIKE DISTRICT
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Rapids tomorrow forenoon. In any case
it was said he intended to board an
outgoing train tomorrow night.
Chief interest today centered in the
testimony of copper mine operators.
1t largely was an historical discussion,
although emphasis was laid on the
opinion of the individual mine officials
that union labor, as such, was not re-
pubnant to them. They, however, made
it plain that the Western Federation
could hope for no consideration from
company sources They declared this
position was Interchangeable.
After the conference with the mine
men the governor met g, delegation of
Italians and Finnish nom union work
men. who came to ask state protection
They told the state executive they
were subjected to daily threats ard
abuse from strikers. They said they had
no use for the Western Federation or
any other union.
Tonight the governor met Victor
Berger of Milwaukee, Selmour Stedman
of Chicago and Charles Edward Russell
of New York. who are investigating the
situation for the national executive
committee of the socialist party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
CLUB
TO Be REBUILT

Chattanooga, January S.-fspeoiall
Plans have already been drawn to re-
build the club house of the Chattanooga
Golf and Country club. which was to-
tally destroyed by fire last Saturday,
upon far more elaborate and preten-
tious scale. The former structure cost
approximately $4,000 The old club
building. according to architects plans
which are already under way, will cost
approximately 5000. The old club
house was probably the most pie
turesque in the south, largely because
of It's scenic environment with the
Tennessee river and Lookout mountain
In the perspective, but the new struc-
ture besides having this asset Will be
also one OF the most complete and best
equipped in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
BIG RACE HORSE
EVENT MADE FASTER

Detroit, January S.--The Merchants
and Manufacturers stake of $4,000, the
blue ribbon event of harness horse
racing here and generally considered
the classic of the trotting turf. has been
changed from the 224 to the 2:14 class
The announcement was made this
afternoon by officials of the Detroit
Driving club.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
event was established in 1889 and has
brought together so-cailed green trot-
tefs.
More horses VIII be eligible under
the new arrangement than under pre-
vious conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
WHAT TO EXPECT
OF YOUR LIBRARY
BY CARL H. MILAN

director birmingham Public Library
Scientific experts, I am told, often make
long trips to visit library in another
city, and consult book. Sometimes
these trips are made at considerable sac
rifice of time and money but the in
formation must be had and had promptly.
good public library can make un-
necessary some of these trips. Most of
the books wanted ought to be on the
shelves of the library. but some will be
too expensive or too rarely used to be a
good Investment for a library that must
meet all sorts of demands from all sorts
of people. These rarely used and ex-
pensive books can, however. often be Sc
cured through the public library. Large
technical, college and other reference IL
braries are nearly all willing to lend
such books for few days to a public
library for the use of local student
or investigator. I'll Library of Con-
gress. with its 100000 volumes stands
pre-eminent in this field for 1t is In
reality national library.
Do not assume, therefore, that to con-
suit an expensive volume, not in the local
library, you must either buy it-that takes
good deal of time, usually-or go to
some library that has it, for it may b.
possible to bring the book to your office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Basketball Teams of
Literary Societies at
Central Battle Today

The annual basketball battle between
the Curry and Miliard Literary societies
of the Central High school will be staged
this afternoon In the High school gym
nasium, beginning at o'clock. This is
the second time that the two clubs have
met on the gym floor and interest Is
rampant as to it's outcome.
Last year the Hilliard quintet had lit
tie trouble in defeating the Curry boys.
However, this year the Curry Is far SUI
perior to the former one and indications
are that the game will be close and hard
fought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
WHAT FELLOW
SCR|BES Think
In 1863

In 1868
The game was on. the Pirate host
Was battling all In vain.
In vain their pitchers wrought and
sehemed
And worked With might and main.
The score was four to one that day.
The Pirate ehieftain wept.
When out beneath the players bench
gray-haired figure erept
The old mans form was bent with age
He leaned upon a staff.
His dim eyes hinked I'm feeble rage
To hear the visitors chaff:
Then suddenly the game grew tense.
The bleacherites were thrilled.
n hit, a pass. n tumble.
And all the sacks were filed
Then two men famed. the pitcher smiled.
Then white his visage grew
The ump announced y. Wagner
is batting for McGlee."
The old man tottered to the plate
The stands began 10 roar.
A fash, n smash. n streak of white
AS Hans made good once more
James Langey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
GOLF TOURNEY

Pinehurst, n. c., January s.-George c.
Dutton, of the Belmont club Boston; G.
L. Becker, of Woodlawn, Mass; Maurice
Risley, of Atlantic City. and Harold Sla-
ter, of Foxhills r. T.. were winners In the
second round of match play at the annual
midwinter golf tournament today. In the
semi-finals tomorrow Dutton will meet
Becker, while Rlsley Is matched with
Slater.
w r. Trusdel1, of Foxhills III. V. Seq
erman. of Englewood. N. j.. Robert Hun
ter. OF Weeburn. Conn, and w. III. Fust.
of the Buffalo Country club, remain in
the consolation division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
MESSENGER BOY is
INJURED BY AUTO
Machine Does Not Stop After Striking
Boy-Taken to Infirmary in
Serious Condition

Frank Ciperra. a messenger bov n
the employ of the W F. Donovan Co.
on Morris avenue. was knocked down
and seriously injured last night about
o'clock at the corner of Twenty-sec-
ond street and Third avenue. north. by
an automobile which did not stop.
Ciperra, who WAS riding a bicycle was
thrown heavily by the collision with
the automobile and suffered severe con-
tusions about the head and body He
was removed to the Davis infirmarv in
lige Logs ambulance in a serious con-
dition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Movement for Monument

Indianapolis, January S.--A move
ment launched by Tennessee demo-
Gratis to erect a national monument to
Andrew jackson was Endorsed by dem
oorats of Indiana at banquet here to-
night Gov. Samuel M. Ralston read a
telegram received by Thomas Taggart,
democratic national committeeman from
Indiana, from Tennessee democrats In
Nashville, proposing that the demo-
Gratis of the United States erect the
monument
The plan was heartily indorsed and a
telegram to that effect was sent to the
Tennessee democrats.
Mr.. Taggart took the place on the
programme at the banquet that had
been reserved for Representative Car
ter Glass of Virginia, who was unable
to be present. Mr.. Taggart declared the
democratic party under leadership of
Woodrow Wilson was redeeming all
pledges made at the Baltimore conven-
tiDn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Tinker a Wonder
B. A. c. SUBS WILL
PLAY B'HAM COLLEGE

Tho Birmingham Athletic clubs second
string basketball players will play the
Birmingham college quintet next Mondsy
Light on the club floor.
Following this game Coach Lespor will
schedule others for the substitutes 20
that they may have sufficient hard work
TO keep them in the best of condition.
Those who will play against the owen
ton cclegians are: Strange and BraEel-
ten, forwards: Black center; Murdock
Nesbitt and Barker. guards.
The Birmingham college team is COM
posed of Dominick and Howell. forwards:
Alverson, center; chappell and Nolen.
guards.
AS both quintets are strenuousy pre-.
pairing for the game 1t should be a warm
ly contested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09

COURTMARTIAL OF
CAPT. FIELD ENDED

Norfolk, Va. January S.-The court
martial trial of Captain Field of the bat 3.
teship Louisiana, for the grounding of
that ship in Mexican waters last At
gust, was concluded here tonight. Tae
court records will be sent to the navy
department at Washington for review.
The navigating officer of the ship who
was on duty at the time of the accident
is to be tried by courtmartial beginning
tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
CASES OF FEVER
FOUND ON LINER

New York, January S.-Four more pos
sible cases of typhus fever were discov-
cred today among the % isolated passen-
gers from the liner Roma, which came
into port yesterday. All the cases are
under observation on Hoffman Island.
The Roma was released today from
quarantine after half ton of sulphur
had been burned throughout the vessel.
Previously the entire ship was washed
with strong solution of carbolic acid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
UNKNOWN NEGRO
ROBS CASH REGISTER
Secures About So From Fruit Stand
roprietor-Snapped Revolver at
Him-Fails to Fire

An unknolSn negro rushed into the
fruit stand of George Fergadis on Sew
enteenth street between Fourth and
Fifth avenues last night about 1l:ao
o'clock and pulling revolver ordered him
to hold up his hands. Fergadis refused
and the negro pulled the trigger three
times but the cartridges failed TO ex-
plode.
The negro then went to the cash regis
ter. opened it,. and took what money
there was. amounting to little over S2.
When Fergadis attempted to interfere
the negro struck him over the head with
the revolver and left.
The detective department was immed-
lately notified and officers hurried to the
scene. but the robber had vanished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
LAWYERS AVERAGE
1854 FOR FIRST YEAR
Harvard Law School Complies Earn
ings Record From RecOrds-Aver-
age After Ten Years $4,000

Cambridge, Mass, January S.-The fees
OF lawyer for his first years practice
average only 1854, his earnings after 10
years amount to an average of $780, ac-
cording to compilation of the incomes
of Harvard law school graduates, an
nounced today by Richard Ames, secre-
tary of the school.
Earnings of young lawyers west OF the
Mississippi were found TO he greater than
those of graduates In the east. Average
earnings of graduates in New England
We're found to be less than in any other
region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Call Commission Meeting

Bay Minette. January 9.-(Special)-Pro-
bate Judge ]. ii. II. Smith of this place
has been compelled to call another meet
Ing of the county commissioners at this
place on the 10th of this month for the
purpose of reconsidering the contract
which was let for the construction of a
bridge across Aiken creek on the Stock
ton road, about 10 miles north of this
place. The contract had been closed with
the condition that several changes be
made according to certain requirements,
but. the company has failed to comply
with the conditions and has also failed to
file the necessary bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
ENORMOUS METEOR
STARTLES PEOPLE

Paris. January S.-People of western
France were startled tonight by the pas
sa ge of an enormous meteor. which first
was seen at Tours. The phenomenon took
the form of an immense train of intense
white flames. rushing across the sky at
terrific speed st was accompanied by
frequent and deafening explosion. which
broke windows. 1T was also observed at
Mont Lucon. Cholet and other places and
appears to have fallen into the sea beyond
Paimpol. on the English channel causing
disturbances In that district which were
mistaken for an earthquake. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
ASKS FRIEND TO GET
HIS QUAIL AND DIES
Physician Says Samuel ]. Morris Died
of Apoplexy While Friend
Played Retriever

Mobile. January S-When Samuel J..
Morris Of Columbus, o.. shot a quail
yesterday afternoon near Homewood,
Ala, he was not able to go for it..
He asked his friend, Harrison Marriott,
to get the bird and when the latter
returned he found Mr.. Morris lying by
the side of a log dead.
A physician summoned pronounced
death due to apopleXy.
The deceased had been at Homewood
for three weeks on a hunting trip. Mr..
Morris was AZ years old, president IF
the Central Ohio Paper company of Co.
lumbus and reputed to be one of the
wealthiest men in the state of Ohio.
He leaves no relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
BEING
TAUGHT FOOTBALL

Philadelphia. January S.--Winter
football practice on Franklin field is
not customary, and Philadelphians today
We're surprised when they saw mem
bers of the University of Pennsylvania
varsity team on the gridiron. The foot
ballists merely were engaged In teach
ing fine points of the game to Michael
Dorian. the Greek athlete champion
strong man of the university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
POLICE CHARGED
WITH ROBBERY

Cleveland, o., January S.-As an after
math to an epidemic of robberies here
William s. Rowe, chief of police, today
started an investigation of charges that
two patrolmen played the part of robbers
in holdup early this morning. The pa
trolmen We're in plain clothes, it is said.
Charges were preferred by another pa
trolman, who claims to have witnessed
the robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
DENNIS MAYOR OF
MOUNTAIN CREEK
Three Councilmen Elected Also and
Several Needed Ordinances
Are Passed

Mountain Creek, January s.-tSpeelaiD
Joel Dennis was elected mayor of this
place yesterday and Dr. J. A. Maddox,
Thomas j. Henderson and William Sims,
chosen as councilmen.
William Coburn is to remain as town
marshal. New and needed ordinances
We're passed all looking to the general
betterment of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
St. Louis Observes Day

St Louis. January S.-Democrats OF st,
Louis tonight observed jackson day by
listening to speeches by Senator Thomas
p Gore. Oklahoma, Senator James y.
Reed, Missouri, and Senator William II.
Thompson, Kansas Political workers
from all PARTS of Missouri attended Il
banquet at which the speeches were de-
livered.
Senator Reed said the last national
election broke the strangle hold of the
teneficiaries of special privileges
The question" he said. no longer is
what do the manufacturing classes desire,
what do the financial classes desire; what
do the political bosses demand; but. what
is for the general welfare. The difference
between the two policies Is immeasuraDle.
We have abandoned an old policy and
returned to a still older philosophy-the
philosophy that all Just government must
be for the benefit of all the people.
THE democratic party may make mis-
takes but it will not join in a deliberate
conspiracy against the common man. The
President owes his election to no special
interests His campaign was not syndi-
Gated He regards himself a free moral
agent commissioned to champion and pro-
tect the general welfare.
Members of Congress elected with HIM
recognize their duties as similar to those
of the President insofar as their par
ticular powers permit similarity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
HOBSON TO SPEAK IN
MARSHALL COUNTY

Albertville, January S.--tSpecial.)- Capt.
r. P. Hcbson is billed to speak here again
Wednesday, January IA, and the local
Hohson men are preparing to have a large
crowd out to hear him. This will be Mr..
Hobson's third invasion of Marshall coun-
ty within the last few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
ROTARY CLUB FORMED
AT COLUMBUS, GA.

Columbus, Ga, January S.-tSpecial)-A
Rotary club was formed at a meeting of
prominent business and professional men
here tonight and begins life with a rep
resentative membership. j. e. Humes is
temporary chairman and Clarence NJ
Davis temporary secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
FIVE HURT WHEN
UNEMPLOYED RIOT

San Francisco, January Sin a street
fight between citizens, policemen and
division of the unemployed late to-
Gay, five persons We're hurt. One of the
leaders of the men without work and
five others of the crowd were arrested
and charged with melting riot
The fight started when teamster
a attempted to drive through a parade of
the unemployed. He was severely beat
en-. Three details of reserves fought the
rioters before order was rstored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
NEW CURRENCYLA
INDORSED BY BANKERS

Raleigh, n. c., January S.-The new cur
rency law was unanimously indorsed by
the North Carolina Bankers association
executive committee in session here today
The resolution was introduced by j.
Ellwod Cox of High Point. once republican
candidate for governor who heartily com
mended President Wilson for the leader
ship in the passage of the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Bette CLAYTON

Mrs. Bette Clayton, aged 81 years died
last night at 7:35 o'clock at her late resi-
dence 712 Sixteenth street. north. Funeral
at o'clock from the residence with in
terment in Elmwood cemetery. The de-
ceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
May Graham and Mrs. j. S. Savage, both
of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
BUFFALO IN THE
u. S. INCREASING

New York, January S.-Buffalo In
the United States are increasing in
numbers, according to a report sub
mitted at the seventh annual meeting
of the American Bison society here to-
day.
Census statistics presented show that
there were 3453 buffaloes in the Unit
ed States in 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
FAILING EYESIGHT
CAUSES SUICIDE

paying teller of the Macon National bank,
shot and killed himself this afternoon at
his home in Vineville, suburb. Failing
eyesights is believed to have caused his
act. Officials of the bank issued a state
ment saying there were no Irregularities
In Graddys accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
CHICAGO FEDERALS
TO INCORPORATE

Springfield, ILL.,. January S.-License to
incorporate was issued to the Federal
league baseball club of Chicago today by
Secretary of State Woods.
The capitafstoc is 100000. c. A. Weed
man, II. A. Gilmore and A. NJ. Walker are
incorporators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
w. P. Shahan

Gadsden, January S.--(Special.) wv. p.
Shahan. 6S years DID, one of the most
prominent merchants of Alfalfa, where he
had lived for more than 30 years, died la st
night after a few days Illness, with pneu-
monia. The funeral will be held at the
residence at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
and burial will be in the family ceme-
terry near Alfalfa. His six surviving chill
dren are: DR.. w. E. Shahan of st.
Louis, W. T. Shahan of Flora, Tenn: Mrs
]. Payne of Aiken. s. c., and j. E., c. p.
Louis and DR.. John Shahan OF Alfalfa. He
has one sister, Mrs. e. F. Collier. of Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
YANKEE HURLER
SIGNS FOR 1914

New York, January S.--Charles Ross.
the Texas league pitcher acquired last
fall by the New York American league
club. today signed contract with that
club for 1914.
r. J. Kelly, a local semi professional
inlielder, signed by the New York
Americans, was sold today TO the Low
ell club OF the New England league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
HIRED MANAGER
ADVOCATED AT YALE

New Haven, Conn. January S.--A single
paid graduate manager for all the ath-
letic teams at Yale in place of the 81
men now occupying mana serships or as
sistant managerships for the various
branches of sport, is advocated by the
Yale News today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Mrs, Matte l.. Mclaughlin

The remains of Mrs. Matte L. Nc
Laughlin, aged 81 years, who died at
the family residence, 2510 Fifth ave-
nue., north, on Wednesday, were sent
to Cullman yesterday morning by Shaw
& Son for interment. Mrs. Mclaughlin
is survived by her husband, James I.
Mclaughlin and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
w. o. w. Elect Officers

Greenville, January S-(Special. )-Of-
ficers for the ensuing year were elected
by the Yellow Pine Camp No. Is. Wood
men of the World. at recent meeting.
The officers elected were as follows: Abe
Lehman, c. c.: ]. o. Bryan, past c. G.:
II. +. Steindolph, ad. lieut.; c. c. May.
banker; J. 8. Kern. clerk; DIR. ]. NJ. Luke,
escort; j. W. Rogers. watchman; r.. L.
Harrison, manager; d. j. Kern, sentry:
Drs. 7 d. stallings and Mac Hawkins,
physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Miss Idelie Walker

Funeral services over the remains OF
Miss Idelie Walker. aged 23 years, who
died at her late residence. SOC Avenue
F Wednesday night, were conducted
from the residence yesterday afternoon
Interment followed in Elmwood ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Purse Is Snatched

Miss Pearl Zeigler of 1925 Fourteenth
street, south, had her purse snatclled
about I o'clock last night on Sixteenth
street between Ninth and Tenth ave-
nucss The pocketbook contained
small sum of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-09
Strike Likely to Fail

Cape Town. January s.-1ndications
are that the railway strike in South
Africa will be a failure. The govern
ment seems to have the situation well
in hand, and the loyalty Of the Cape
railway men appears likely to upset
calculations of strike leaders.