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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
FLYNN NOW HEAD
OF COTTON STATES

Columbus. Miss, February 16.-tSpecial)
Despite the squabble of officials of the
Cotton States league. Vice President
Flynn announced today that he would
take charge and that immediate steps
would be taken looking to the organiza-
tion OF a circuit and Redus' firm posi-
tion of hands off had been accepted
However, Mr.. Flynn stated that he had
not received the books and official papers
of the league which Redus claims to
have forwarded him and he will be handi-
capped in administering the affairs of
the league until the books arrive.
In a long distance conversation with
NJ. A. Lewis of Jaclison, Mr.. Flynn en-
listed his support in the matter of or
ganization and negotiations will be opened
Immediately with Greenwood. Greenvllle.
Natchez, Miss, and Monroe. La. with
a view of forming an eight-club circuit.
1t is understood that Monroe Is anxious
to join the Cotton States. and 1t is prob
able that the other towns mentioned are
favorably inclined to entering the league.
That the league will be organized and
ready for action by the opening date,
April 10th. there is little doubt accord
ing to local officials who are in touch
with the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
TWO CHICAGO TEAMS
LEAVE DURING WEEK

Chicago. February 1e.-This is get away
week for the Chicago Cubs and White
Sox teams
Players of the National league will leave
tonight for Tampa. Fla. and the White
Sox players will leave Thursday for Paso
Robles, Cal, 10 begin annual spring train
ing.
Henry Day. who succeeds Johnny Evers,
as manager of the cubs, formally took
charge of his squad today.
About L players only viii accompany
the new manager when the start for tire
south is made tonight Other members
of the club viii ioin the squad en- route
or Will report Thursday at Tampa.
During the absence of President c. 4.
Comiskey and Manag ger James Callahan.
who are in Europe with the world touring
baseball teams representing the New York
Giants and the White Sox, Coach Glea-
son will substitute as commander of the
White Sox players TO the trip in the
spring camp of training
The expect to reach their destination
next Monday and viii begin active work
the following day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
FARRELL AIDS FIGHT
AGAINST THE L. & N.

Louisville. Ky, February 16.-P. J. Far
rell of Washington, solicitor for the in
terstate commerce commission, arrived
in louisville tonight to assist District At
torney George Du Redle in the case
against the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road company, which was filed February
!, and which comes up for trial here in
the United States district court tomorrow
morning.
The suit is to compel the railroad to give
the interstate commerce commission op-
portunity to examine all Louisville and
Nashville records ana correspondence. Fill
ing of the suit followed the refusal of
the Louisville and Nashville to turn over
all its correspondence TO examiners of
the commission and the election by First
Vice President w. L. Mapother OF two
interstate commerce commission eX-
aminers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Carries 41S Passengers

3 New York, February 16.-The steamship
Roma, ashore on Martha's Vineyard. car
ries 4lS passengers and a crew of about
100 men.
The vessel is owned by the Fabre
steamship company, whose agents here
James W. Elwell & Co., tonight received
a wireless message from Captain Comber-
nous describing the position of his ship
Captain Combernous reported that the
Roma was shaking a little, but slipping
no water He did not consider her posi-
ton dangerous at the time and, said a
change of wind would result in smoother
water and the situation would be more
favorable. The steamer grounded during
heavy snowstorm. :
The Roma left Marselles on January
IL for Providence and New York. She
was due in Providence today.
The passengers include one of the first
class for New York and two for Proyi-
dence; three of the second-ciass for New
York and 20 for Providence, and 20 of
the third-class for New York and 3O6 for
Providence, together with SC passengers
of all classes, who embarked at the
Azores island, all bound for Providence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
PROPOSED FEDERAL
ATTACK ON REBEL
TROOPS ABANDONED
GuardiOla's Troops Give No
Reason for Failure
to Garry Out
Mission

Laredo, Tex. February 16-Mexican
federal troops which left Nuevo Laredo
Friday under command of General Guar
diola with the announced intention OF
attacking the constitutionalists at San
Ygnacio and then NIatamoros. returned
TO Nuevo Laredo today. No reason for
the hasty return with the mission un-
accomplished was given.
United States Consul Garrett was ad-
vised tonight that the constitutionalist
commander at Piedras Negras has or
dered the release of Clemente Nergara,
stockman. Vergara. it is reported, was
assaulted and kidnapped from an island
in the Rio Grande where he went SUP
posedly to receive payment for confis-
Gated stock. The dispatch received by
Mr. Garrett stated that orders have been
given that vergaras stock be returned
to him. The arresting officers have been
summoned to Piedras Negras.
Vera Cruz. February 16.-General Mas,
military commander of Vera Cruz, vis-
tied the American consulate this after
noon and presented a sealed reply to
Rear Admiral Mavos communicable
fion of Flag Lieutenant Arthur B. Cook
ton to Flag Lieutenant Arthur b. Cook.
The reply was forwarded by the consul
to Admiral Mayo. General Mas per-
sonaly told Consul Canada that he re-
GREETED the occurrence. but said he had
been unable to find either the carriage
or the driver hired by the lieutenant, or
discover any bullet mark in the street
or on the adjacent building or any per-
son who had heard the shot.
The generals attention will be called
to the fact that Lieutenant Cook has the
bullet. and that several persons heard
the shot.
Consul Canada reported the matter to
the jefe poiitieo who replied curty that
the police Were continuing their investiA
cation.
FL Paso, Tex, February 16.-General
Jose Ynez Salazar. the most carefully
guarded of the Mexican prisoners interned
at Fort Bliss snuggled close to the pro
tecting breast of Uncle Sam today when,
at his own request he was locked In a
cell at the post guard house
Salazar made the request yesterday.
The guards We're under orders to shoot
him If any attempt at rescue should be
made by his friends and the general
feared that his enemies might take ad-
vantages of the order to make a false
demonstration to mislead the guards
Maxine Castillo, the bandit, charged
with the Cumbre tunnel tragedy, was
heard from again today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
PLEADS GUILTY TO
ROBBING BANK

Mansfield, La, Feruary 16.-J. n. John
son of Dallas. Tex. today pleaded guilty
to robbing the bank of Logansport sew
eral weeks ago when $4,000 was taken
after the cashier and his assistant had
been locked in the vault. w. C. Cole of
Joaquin, Tex, jointly charged with john
son, pleaded not guilty and will be tried
Thursday. Johnson will be sentenced
Saturday. The grand jury failed to in
dict e. Chambers and Ben Hennegan,
held as accessories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
STARVING WOMAN
ATTEMPTS ROBBERY

Bridgeport. Conn. February 16.-Miss
eliza Francis, young stenographer was
held up on one of the cltys busiest
streets today by Miss Mary Mccormick,
80 years old, who, at the point of re-
volver, demanded money of her.
Miss Mccormick was seized by police
man. The assailant said she had not
eaten for a week and had determined to
kill some of these women whom she
did not like to see walking up and
down the streets with furs and mesh
bags"
She was placed under observation to
determine her mental condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
WOMAN ROBBED OF COAT.
HAT AND SHOES BY MAN

station. soffieer Ed Jones responded and
found Miss Ryan in a pitiahie eondi-
tion.
Miss Ryan told the officer tht she had
been en- route home with an escort when
she was held UP. She said she had only
Miss Ryan told the officer that she had
which the robber took IN addition he
struck her over the head with a blunt in
strument and forced her to give him her
coat hat ana shoes. She suffered con-
siderabiy from the cold.
Officer Jones searched the vicinity, but
found no trace of the robber or Miss
Ryan's escort. Miss Ryan was brought
to the city and carried to a hotel She
was almost prostrated as a result of her
narrowing experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
FRENCH AVIATORS
PREPARING DUEL

Paris, February 1.-THE duel between
NJ Jules Vedrines, the aviator, and Rene
Quinton, president of the French Aerial
league, has not yet been completed i'm ar
rangements. Both sides have appointed
seconds who met today with the object
of setting a date for an immediate en-
counter unless an apology is meanwhile
offered by one side or the other.
The quarrel arose out of Vedrines' re-
fustal to fight a rival aviator. Henry
Roux, who as well as Vedrines had flown
from Paris to Cairo. and who challenged
Vedrines after he had been struck in the
face by the latter
Quinton suggested that Nedrines fight
but Vedrines refused and declared he
would fight Quinton Immediately after
his return to Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Starts to Assistance

Newport, r. l., February 16.--The reve-
nue. cutter Itasca started tonight for No
Mans Land to assist the steamer Roma.
The 1tasca was believed to be at the
western end of Long Island sound when
she acknowledged the message sent out
by the naval radio station here. 1t was
thought at the time that she would be
the first craft to reach the Roma, unless
some of the transatlantic liners were de-
Elected from their courses to stand by the
stranded steamer.
The revenue cutter Acushnet. which
was docked at New Bedford, made haste
to get under way, but difficulty was met
in marshalling the crew. who had been
given shore leave.
The tug Tasoo was ordered to the
scene from New London, but was not ex.
pected to start until the storm had moder-
ated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
MISS RYAN STAGGERS TO
SOUTHERN YARD OFFICE.
STRUCK OVER THE HEAD, BUT
NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED

Miss Georgia L. Ryan, young wom-
an residing at Forty-sixth street and
Fifth avenue was teaten and robbed of
small sum of money, her Shoes coat
night about Il o'clock The holdup oc-
CURED at First avenue and Twenty sixth
street.
After the holdup. Miss Ryan staggered,
barefooted, to the Southern railroad yard
office and a call was sent to the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
DIR. SHAW UNABLE TO
ATTEND RECEPTION

New York, February l6.-The New York
State Woman's Suffrage association held
a reception here today in honor of DR..
Anna Howard Shaw and Miss Lucy An
thony. niece OF the late Susan B. An
thony. DIR. Shaw was unable to be pres
ent Physicians in attendance upon the
noted suffragist forbade her to attend.
She had threatened 10 make the trip to
the hotel where the reception was given
in spite of the injury she sustained last
Saturday, when she fell and broke an
ankle while alighting from a railroad
train in Jersey City. DR.. Shaw was g.
years old Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
TO INVESTIGATE
NAVY SHOOTING

Annapolis, Md. February 16-Superin-
tendent Fullam of the Naval academy. to-
day ordered a board OF investigation to
inquire into the action of Passed Assistant
Surgeon Ralph w. Mcdowell, who yester-
day shot and slightly wounded Frank
Green of Annapolis. because the latter
was breaking ice in creek on which
the officer and a party of friends We're
skating. Surgeon Mcdowell has been ad-
mitted to bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
MRS. JONES CASE
GOES TO JURY

Nashville Tenn, February l6-The case
of Mrs. Leoa Jones, charged with the
murder of Miss Alva Cave went to the
jury tonight.
Il am expecting voluntary man.
slaughter verdict said Attorney Cen
eral Anderson, but l would not be at
all surprized If the jury finds her guilty
of second degree murder"
"A sure and speedy acquittal," was the
prediction of Mrs. Jones attorneys.
The jury was locked up for the night
and were instructed to report their ver-
dict tomorrow morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
CONFER CLUB MEETS
Plans Discussed for Organization in
City and County

well attended meeting of the
Young Mems Conner club was held last
night at the headquarters in the First
National bank building. An increase
In membership of 1875 since the last
meeting was reported
Plans were made for organization In
jefferson county. 1t is proposed to or
ganize clubs in every ward in Bir-
mingham and in every beat in the
county. Speeches were made by j. @.
SIN tn. the chairman; Alex CARRIER
and others.
The officers of the club are j. O.
Smith, chairman; Frank Smith, vice
president, and r. G. Slocum, secre-
tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
DIXIE WALKER
COMES TO TERMS

st. Paul, February 16.-The contract OF
Pitcher ''Dixie" Walker was received to-
day by Manager Frel of the St. Paul
American association club. Charles Hall
now is the only pitcher of the local club
who has not agreed TO terms. Everett
Booe. outfielder, and Otis Johnson, in
fielder, are yet to be heard from.
ManaserzE Eriels stodasa.s instructed his,
players to report at Memphis March 9, for
spring training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
UPHOLDS NEVADA
DIVORCE LAW

Reno. New, February 16-By denying an
application for the publication of sum-
mons in a divorce suit based ON less than
a years residence. Judge Moran in the
district court here today went on
record as upholdihg the constftutioiiality
of the new divorce law requiring a year g
residence except where both parties live
in the state. An appeal will be taken to
the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Sidney c. Myers

Funeral services over the remains of
Sidney c. Myers. aged 46 years. who died
at the family residence. 1912 Second ave-
nue. West End Sunday night, were con-
Quoted from the family residence yester-
day afternoon. Interment followed in
Elmwood cemetery. The deceased was
superintendent of the Peerless Lumber
company. He Is survived by his widow
and six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Discuss Transatlantic Trip

New York, February 16.-Lieut. John
II. Towers, u. S. N, will come here
from Pensacola, Fla. this week to dis
cuss the details of the proposed trans
atlantic trip of the Rodman Wana-
maker flyer. according 10 a dispatch
received here tonight Lieutenant Tow
ers may apply to the Secretary of the
Navy for permission to attempt the
flight, in company with Lieutenant
Porte of the British navy, who is ex-
rected to be one of the two pilots of
the craft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Addresses Two Meetings

Reuben F. Kolb. candidate for gov
ernor, and q. w. Pratt. his jefferson
county manager, yesterday addressed
two meetings. one at Lincoln and one
at Pell City. At Lincoln over $50 peo-
pie were present and at Pell City more
than 200 heard the speakers. 1t is said
Mr. Pratt, who returned to Birming-
ham last night, was elated at the re-
cult of the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
EAST LAKE REVIVAL
Numbers Turned Away-Rev. Williams
breaches Tonight on Our Attorney"

Numbers were turned away last
night from the East Lake Methodist
church where the Rev BILLY" Will
iiafns, known as "The Drummer Evan
selist," is conducting services. Follow
ing the sermon ON "The Young Wom-
an and Her Company" many came for
ward and asked to be prayed for
Tonight at 7.30 o'clock Mr. Will
liams viii speak on "Our Attorney
This afternoon at 2:30 Mrs. Williams
viii deliver an address on "Gethsem-
ane"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
WITH 51S ON BOARD
STEAMER ROMA GOES
ASHORE IN BLIZZARD
CONTINUED From. Page one,


station at Newport at 4:4o O'Clock this
afternoon. 1t was in French and was not
translated until sometime later. 1t read:
Ashore south side No Mans Land. Send
powerful tow boat with we'll provided
towing material. Impossible for us TO
get off with our own power"
The appeal-was telephoned here which
is the nearest point having life saw
ing station. Gay Head, at the western
extremely of Martha's Vineyard. is al
most due north of No VANS Land Cap
tain Cahoon of the Gay Head life savers.
said that he would undertake the eight
mile row to the Roma as soon as the
weather moderated. but that no craft ar
his command could live in tonight 9
storm. There was no motorboat at the
station.
Pounding Heavily
second message from the Roma said
that she was pounding heavily, but scraps
OF subsequent dispatches were more en-
couraging. One seemed to indicate that
a tug had reached the steamer and
was trying to float her and another that
the tug had been successful Captain
Combernous is said to be making his
first voyage as master of the ship. He
communicated with the owners at New
YORK and gave the impression that the
vessel was In no great danger and woull
be floated with the aid of tugs.
The Roma apparently went ashore at
half tide. The wind was then in the
northeast, but tonight it veered around
INTO the northwest and continued strong.
WOODS Hole, Mass. February 16.-The
French transatlantic steamer Roma car
rylng passengers and cargo from Span
ish ports to New York, was reported bv
wireless tonight ashore at No Mans
Land. small island 10 miles south of
Cay Head on Martha's Vineyard.
The Roma ran ashore on the south side
OF NO Mans Land during a blizzard from
the east-northeast
she was not considered to be in par
tcularly dangerous position so long as
the gale kept out of the south.
RADIO calls for assistance were sent out
Tor the revenue cutters Acushnet at New
Beford and Gresham at Povincetown
Bedford and Gresham at Provincetown.
that It 81, she was pounding heavily and that.
continued from the northeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
FEDERALS AFTER
IRIS SPEAKER

Boston, February 16.-Information that
the Federal league had sent an
agent to Paris to meet the world touring
baseball players was followed imme-
diately today by the cabling of a COM
mission to James j. Callahan, manager
of the Chicago Americans. to sign up
Iris speaker, one of the tourists, for the
Boston Red Sox next season. The tour
lists were due today in Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Mrs. Electa C. Smith

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Electa C. Smith, aged 67 years, who
died suddenly early Sunday morning,
We're conducted yesterday afternoon from
the residence of her son, N. C. Smith.
53lf First avenue, Woodawn. Interment
followed in Forest Hill cemetery. The
deceased is survived by five sons and one
sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Lions B. C.

From the Chicago News.
Faith, you wufies ones, you mus have
fsith.' shouted the colored preacher.
Look at dat ar Danl! Dey drapped i'm
in among de lions. an did dey eat i'm?
No, sah he jes squelched 'em. He done
had faith! Dem dar Hons
One of the younger negroes rose up and
inquired:
Say, pahson, wuz dem lions big as de
kind we has now?"
"Cose not cose not retorted the
preacher. 'Dey wuz B. c., meanin' befo
circuses.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Edward Powell

Funeral services over the remains Of
Edward Powell, well known local at
torney, was held yesterday from the
family residence. Mr. Powell has been
III for many months, but died rather
suddenly. OF late he has been located at
Brookside. He Is survived by a son,
Harold Powell, and brother, Charles L,
Powell, and several other relatives. In
terment was made In the family lot at
Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17

HURT IN SEEKING
TO ESCAPE FIRE

Albany, February 1.-two men prob
ably were fatally injured this morning
when they jumped from the top floor os
a burning four-story building in the busl-
ness 'section here. Three others were
less seriously hurt. 1t is feared that
some OF the occupants of the building
Were trapped i'm the flames.
The building was occupied on the frs.
and second floors by dry goods store
and the two upper floors were apart
ments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Passengers Safe

Newport. r. l., February 17.-Resas-
surances as to the safety of the pas
sengers on the Roma were sent by the
captain of the liner to the agents in
New York at 1890 this morning. The
steamer was reported as making steady
progress toward Providence
The weather at that time had cleared,
although the wind was still high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
School Team Organized

Eufaula, February 16.-(Special)-A
crack basketball team has been organ
lied at the public school here. the coach
being Prof. J. A. Boswell principal of
the high school, who is putting the team
through three hard practice games each
week Inasmuch the schools are now
using the old Alabama -Brenau college
buildings on College hill. the big. campus
offers exceptional opportunities for ath-
letic work. which Is being encouraged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Bank Fails to Open Doors

Columbia, Miss, February 1s.-The
Pearl River bank of this place failed
to open it's doors today, a notice being
posted with the statement that the
action was taken by order of the board
of directors. The bank is capitalized at
$4,000 and had $4,000 surplus. An in
vest'gation was ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
TRACK MATERIAL
SCARCE AT YALE

New Haven. Conn. February 16.-De-
voteesS of tract athletics at Yale received
a shock tonight when only 35 candidates
for the team reported az meeting called
by Captain Brown. Last season there
were about 100 Active track training
starts tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
WOlgast Wins

Cincinnati, February 1s.-Ffghting des-
perately in the final three rounds, Ad
Wolgast of Michigan tonight won news
paper decision over Tommy Gary of Chi
cago in q 10-round boxing contest. VOL
CAST was the aggressor throughout.
Gary was wobbling toward the end, but
managed to stay the limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
RITCHIE SIGNS
ARTICLES TO FIGHT
FORMER CHAMPION

San Francisco, February ~16.-Wnlle
Ritchie lightweight champion, signed ar
ticles here today for 10-round bout
with Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee the night
of March IL. Under the terms of the
agreement Ritehie will get SlO.ooo with
the privilege of 40 per cent of the gate re-
ceipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Theodore L. Dexinne Dead

New York, February 16.-Theodore
Low Devinne, dean of the printing
fraternity and noted author, died here
tonight in his eighty-sixth year. Mr..
Devinne printed a special edition of the
s.ble for the late J. Pierpont Morgan
and reproduced a number of rare man
uscrfpts. Two of his books are looked
upon as standard authorities, "The
of Printing" and Correct Com
position"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Miss Susie Smith

Huntsville, February TO- Especially
Susie Smith. one of the most popular
and accomplished young lady stenograph-
ers of Huntsville. died yesterday after-an
illness of several months, aged "a years.
She was employed by Cooper & Cooper for
five years. Her mother and father sur
vive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Grew Picked Up

Norfolk, Va, February 16.-The
steamer Como by wireless tonight re-
ports having picked up the crew Of
the schooner John Jameson. abandoned
at sea- The schooner was abandoned
in latitude $500 north. longitude 1890
west. and is reported to be a menace to
navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
LonRfellow Threatened

Boston, February 16.-Letters threaten.
ing death to Henry w. Longfeliow III.
descendant of the poet, and to his wife
and family II demand for 10000 was
refused. have resulted In the placing Of
q police guard about the LongfeIlow
home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Fire in Jackson. Tenn.

Jackson. Tenn, February 16.-Fire
destroyed the Cumberland Presbyterian
church and an adjoining residence here
today. The loss IL estimate 1T $s6,O8O.
A small amount Of insurance was car
ried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Mike Gibbons Wins

Philadelphia, February 17.-AIilSe
Gibbons OF st. Paul easily outpointed
KID Graves of this city in a six-round
hout here tonight. Gibbons apparently
did not exert himself and several
times was hooted by the spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-17
Small Fire at Beatty Plant

The plant OF the Beatty Machine COM
pany was damaged by fire which broke
out about I O'Clock last night. The loss
is estimated at $500 The plant Is sit
uated at Avenue 3 and Eleventh street.