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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Ruth St, Dennis, Dancer

Ruth St Denis, the dancer, who with an oriental company will be seen at the Jeff ferson theatre Monday evening, April 70, has drawn her dances from oriental tones ai,, motives. In her Hindoo dances she is seen standing in the market place. The second time she dances fn temple. The seat sale begins Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Damaged Goods

Brieux's great play, Damaged Goods' wDl be at the Jefferson theatre Wednes- day and Thursday with Thursday matt nee, April 22 and 23. The play is a mes- sage of hope for future generation which shall not be handicapped by a conspiracy of silence" concerning the fundamental facts of life. Seat sale next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Change in Plans

New Orleans, April 13.-Her coaling completed and with full crew on board, the United States transport Han cock was standing by here late tonight. her original orders to. proceed to Tam pico having been cancelled today by in- structions to await further dispatches from Washington.
 What caused the sudden change in
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ADJUSTMENTS
Otis Skinner in "Kismet"

Klaw and Erlanger and Harrison Grey Fiskes production of "Kismet," with otis Skinner in the role of Hajj, the beggar, comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee. Ihe play, by Edward Knoblauch, has had the widest success in a short period of any work from the pen of an American drnmatist.
 The story of the play is founded upon ''1he Arabian Nights" though it is not a direct dramatization of any of the tales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
Would Buy Cutters

Chicago, April 13.-General Carranza is negotiating for the purchase of six reve- nue cutters for the constitutionalist gov et etnment, 1t was learned today from his agent here. Each of the vessels would be 75 feet in length protected by armor belts, and would be armed with one
 pounders and rapid fire guns. The esti- mated cost is $30, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
No Information

Juarez. Mex. April 15.-No information was received here today of the fighting reported to be in progress east of Tor reon at San Pedro and Parras. and po1- sibly Viesca.
 Great interest was manifested In the news from Tampico and there was much speculation as to the outcome of the American demand for an apology and salute to the flag. Interest in this incl dent overshadowed that felt in the mili- tary operations in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
F. C. BRENT DIES
 IN PENSACOLA, FLA.

Pensacola. April 13.--F. c. Brent cap italist of this city, died here today. His fortune was estimated at more than $2 900 O00 MT. Brent established the First National bank in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
At the BijOu

At the blJOu
 In "The Wishing Ring" a play that every woman will enjoy watching, which children will find the most en- joyable of any of Miss Bunting's plays except Little Lord F'auntleroy" the dainty little star opened Easter week at the Bijou last night. Even with the heavy rain, the attendance was the largest of the entire engagement and the audience was highly appreciative of every act and scene.
 To those who saw Miss Bunting re- gently in the part of "The Blue Mouse, '' her portrayal of Little Sally the daughter of the village minister in ''The Wishing Ring was a revelation. 1r this play she Is a simple country girl with a great deal of superstition, a wonderful capacity to love and be loved She is just turning that stage in a womans life when the child is bud ding into sthe woman and the transi- ton is enc of the most difficult to make on the stage.
 The play is as fresh and wholesome as spring shower. It breathes sweet ness and daintiness. It even lacks a vil- lain and yet it does not lack interest or excitement. Miss Bunting supplies both of these where the play is lacking in the least. It is the love story of a young village girl and a rich young mana story frequently told on the stage and yet in this instance so diff ferently and so well that 1t seems new.
 Both Miss Bunting and MT. Whitaker have unusually long parts this week and as a result the other parts are of a lesser nature. Jack Ball does well as Watts, the real gardener, and Sam c. Miller makes an excellent parent to Giles and Lewis Lytton is seen to advantage as "The Parson."
 The play will be seen Tuesday. Thurs day and Saturday afternoons and ev- cry night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
BEAN ROBBED IN
 DARING MANNER Struck Over Head While Passing Under Bridge DICKERSON INJURED
Man Is Thrown From Wagon and Seri- Ously Injured Second Time in Month by Same Mule-Other
 News of Interest

Bessemer. April 13.-tSpecial)-One or the most daring robberies ever perpe- trated in Bessemer came to light last night when Willis Bean, a resident of Jonesboro was found at Hall avenue and Ninth street with a fractured skull and other injuries.
 MT. Bean was removed to his home and medical aid summoned. When he recovered he stated that he had been driving home and that when he passed under the bridge of the Atlanta, Birmlng- ham and Atlantic railroad he was struck over the head and rendered unconscious
 MT Bean was robbed of $23 in money and his trousers and his overcoat re- moved. Mr Bean was found about o'clock last night. At his home in Jones' loro tonight he is in serious condition.
 Dr. George D. Waller. city health OIL cer. made an address to the students Of the Bessemer High school this morning in regard to the meningitis situation. Dr. Waller reassured the pupils, telling them that there was absolutely no cause for alarm and that the schools would not he closed. pr. Waller illustrated the proper precautions to be taken against the disease.
 R. A Mickle, principal of the school, stated this afternoon that there had been no decrease in attendance as a result of the wild rumors that have been in circu- lation for the past few days
 A. Dickerson, a farmer living near Bes- semer. was thrown from his wagon and severely injured this morning when the mule which he was driving to the city became frightened and ran away. MT Dickcrson suffered fractured skull, q broken arm and painful bruises. MT Dickerson had been discharged from the hospital only a few days. He had been In the hospital al a result of injuries sus- tained in runaway in which the samC mule figured.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aio society of the First Presbyterian church was held this afternoon in the parlors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

been raised by the ladies during the year
 The election of officers was held with the following result: Mrs. George Stew enson. president; Mrs. J. B. Morton, first vice president: Mrs. Walter Williams second vice president; Mrs. Bert Lytle secretary, and Mrs. I. F. Swallow, treas urer. The next meeting of the society will bo held at the home of Mrs. Bert Lytle Tuesday, April 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church was held this afternoon in the parlors of the church. The financial reports were made, showing the society to be. in ex- celent condition. A total of $l201 5l has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

George Roland and company was very acceptable, as was the act of the Hop kins sisters, who sang number of pleas ing songs c. H. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

Summary: Home run, Aycock. Two base hit, Hamilton. Stolen bases, Car gile, Crawford Marett Magruder Struck out, by Smith '. by Trigg l. Passed Balls, Brown. Wild pitch Smith. Umpire. Shropshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14

In the person of Jim Eddins, a negro, Io,ice authorities here assert that they have the negro who is responsible for the numerous burglaries reported of late. Eddins, it is said, has confessed to bur- glarizing Ii houses in Bessemer.
 The negro attempted to pawn some of the stolen articles to.a negro woman, who. instead of accepting his offer, telephoned for the officers. The negro claimed that he had pawned and sold practically all of the goods which he had stolen.
 Bessemer lodge No. 721. B. P. O. E.. met in regular session tonight and in- stalled the recently elected officers
 The interior of the city jail is being thoroughly renovated and cleaned and re- pained. Considerable Improvements will be made.
 The Bessemer Board of Education will meet tomorrow night at the city hall and much business of importance will be transac acted. pr. Waller will speak in re- gard to the meningitis scare.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held at o'clock tomorrow after noon at the home of the president, Mrs, A. Haffner.
 David H. Fulton. for many years a well known druggist of Bessemer. has pur. chased a pharmacy in Durham, N. C.. and left yesterday for that place, whers he will reside ih the future.
 There will be a called meeting of thd Puard of Trade tomorrow night at { 0 clock in the rooms of the board on Nineteenth street. Business of importance Will be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
At the OrDheum

A tabloid minstrel troupe with all the principal performers of the fair sex. was the novelty offering that seemed to please the patrons of the Orpheum at the three performances yesterday afternoon and last night. The entertainment began with a nov city In the shape of motion pictures showing the arrival of the 'Petticoat Minstrels" in town; their parade through the streets, the concert in front of the theatre and finally the end men blacling up. Then the real show was started.
 In the first part there are several popular songs which are well rendered, among the best being Sunshine and Roses" by Miss Wilson; XIII that
 Bear in a very novel and entertaining
 manner by Miss DeCoursey and the full troupe and Last Night Was the End of the World" by Miss Billsbury The end men were introduced follow ling the round of song and John P
 Reed made a most favorable impress
 sion with the rapid fire minstrel com edy and jokes. and his own original
 song, "Old Black Crow" which is 6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
WESTERN FUEL CASES
PASSED ON BY COURT
Three Indictments Dismissed and
Only -Four Officials to Stand
Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, January a.
Dismissal was granted here today Of in
dictmentS against Sidney v. Smith and
Robert Bruce, directors, and Joseph L.
Schmitt, treasurer Of the Western Fuel
Company. They were charged with con-
spiracy to defraud the government by
getting tariff rebates on coal which never
was imported or reshipped.
OF the eight original defendants, four
others. Judge Maurice T. Dooling ruled
in the United States district court, must
continue to stand trial. They are James
B. Smith, general manager; F. C. Mills.
superintendent, and Edward ]. Smith
and E. H. Mayer, weighers employed by
the company.
The eighth man, President John L.
Howard. died suddenly Thursday and the
indictment against him was dismissed
yesterday on motion Of the government.
Today's ruling, on motion by the de-
tense, was watched with keen interest
by attorneys, who reca led that last sum-
mer Attorney General McReynolds ordered
John L. McNab, then United States dis
trict attorney. to try the other cases be-
fore that of Sidney v. Smith. who went
dipute resulted lin McNab's resignation
and the appointment. by President Will
son of Matt 1. Sullivan and Theodore ].
Roche as special prosecutors
connection the prosecution had set up
between the three directors and the
conspiracy to defraud the government in
the sale Of coal and by short-weight
system was too slight to justify the cases
against them hinged on their knowledge
of the affairs Of the company gained
through access to the monthly financial
statements, which contained reference to
averages. The averages. the government
commended, arose from the short weigh
ing practiced on the. company's docks
and barges.
The judge declared that it made no
difference whether the men were higher
ups or not, but that the case must be
decided on its legal aspects. As to the
four remaining indictments, he said, the
evidence was sufficient to sustain the
cases in going to the jury.
The defense will open its case for the
general manager and the three employees
next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
RAILWAY BILL COMING UP.
Hearings on Crosser Measure to Be-
gin Tomorrow.

Hearings on the Crosser bill for tho 40
QUESTION and control by the city Of all
street railways will begin tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock In the House Dis
trict committee room. Chairman Cros-
ser Of the subcommittee in charge Of
the bill has subpoenaed officials OF the
street railway companies to give testi-
mony as to the value Of tho CORPORA
tons properties.
The object OF the bill is to acquire
the street railroads by an agreement as
to its value. and II this fails the Commits
sioners Of the District would be autho-
rized to institute condemnation proceed
inss. After the acquisition Of the road
the Commissioners would run the roads
as a city function. The owners OF the
road would be paid in cash and the Dis
trict would issue bonds The bonds would
be taken up by a sinking fund kept up by
the profits Of the roads under municipal
management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
NEW PLAN FOR WIRELESS.
Navy Department May Eliminate
Stations at Guam and Samoa.

The Navy Department has changed
its plans for establishing a chain of
radio stations to complete wireless COM
munication between Washington and the
Philippines. Wireless stations at Guam
and Samoa are to be eliminated II posi-
BILE and high power stations will be
located at Panama, San Diego. Cal.
Honolulu and Manila. The station at the
isthmus, situated at Darien, will be COM
pleted, according to present prospects,
in January, 1915
1t is expected that the Arlington station
will be able to communicate directly
with Darien. Recent experiments at the
Arlington radio station showed that II
was able to pick up messages sent from
Poulsen arc set of radio instruments
at Honolulu. and tests recently conducted
at San Francisco with a Poulsen SET
demonstrated that messages could be
sent direct from San Francisco to Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
WORK FOR NAVY YARDS.
Lowest Bidders for Building Supply
Ship and Transport.

Secretary Daniels has under considera-
ton plans by which the supply ship
which was authorized by the last naval
appropriation bill is to be built at the
Boston navy yard and the transport at
the Puget sound navy yard. The Boston
yard was the lowest bidder for the supply
ship and the Puget sound yard the low
est for the transport.
1t will require an expenditure Of a
considerable amount of money at Puget
sound to equip the yard for the con-
struction of the transport. The Secretary
may decide. however, that this money
is well spent, as in his opinion there
should be a larger navy yard on the
Pacific coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
TO PROBE ORE LANDS.
Naval Officer and Indian Commits
sioner to Hold Hearings.

All phases of the oil question bearing
on the building of a government pipe
line from the Oklahoma fields to the
Gulf of Mexico to furnish fuel for the
American navy. are to be fully investi-
gated. 1t was decided last night by
Cato Sells. commissioner of Indian af-
fairs. and Lieut.. Commander Boyd of
the United States Navy. composing a
commission named to take up the mat
ter.
The efforts of foreign governments to
obtain oil supplies for their navies will
be carefully looked into, it was an
nounced. Hearings will be held and data
collected both by the Navy Department
and the Indian bureau. which has super
vision OF the rich oil lands in Oklahoma
owned by the Indians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
HEALTH NORMAL
Denial Of the Report That He Ex-
hibits Great Physical
Weakness.

ROME. January 24.-The Tribuna
published an article today on the
health Of the Pope which brought
forth denial from the Vatican.
Although the Pope daily receives
cardinals and bishops" says the Tri-
buna, frequently granting collective
audiences, his health causes anxiety.
1t has been observed that the pontifrs
eyes are at times unusually brilliant
and that periods of apparently normal
strength are succeeded by moments of
great weakness. It has been learned
that the Pope sometimes requires the
administration Of stimulants that he
may be able to grant audiences, which
it is his wish to grant at any cost"
Denied at the Vatican.
From the Vatican comes emphatic
denial of these statements. it being de-
clared that the condition of the pom
tiff is quite normal. The Vatican Of
hcials add that precautions have been
taken to conserve the strength of the
Pope in every way. Audiences have
been diminished and fatiguing cere-
monies have been postponed or dis
pensed with. while an equable tenn
perature has been maintained in his
apartments in consequence of the rig
orous winter. The explanation is also
made that heart stimulants are ad-
ministered only on the orders of the
Pope's physician.
Visitors Statement.
The most recent visitor to the Pope
was g. j. Gaul. who bore a letter from
Archbishop Quigley of Chicago. Ac-
cording to his judgment the Pope was
in as robust condition as could be ex-
pected at his age He considered that
the Pope showed wonderful energy
and great mental activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25

MatylAuO-1bdau OF snow anu COloo1
Sunday; much colder at night: Monday
fair. colder: winds becoming north
west and brisk to high.
The interior trough Of low pressure
has moved eastward to the Atlantic
coast. and tonight 1t covers the At
lantic states. with barometer reading
Of 29.12 inches at New York city. Gen.
eral and substantial rains have fallen
over the eastern half of the country,
with some SHOWS over the extreme
northern districts, and some high winds
have occurred along the coast. Over
the central portion of the country pres
sure has risen considerably. but the
territory west Of the Rocky mountains
is under the influence of the Pacific
disturbance of Friday night, which has
moved to northwestern Wyoming with
much increased energy, and general
rains and SHOWS have fallen from the
Mexican line to Canada
1t is much warmer along the Atlantic
coast and decidedly colder in the in
terror as far as the plains states. Elk
cept in the south and in the northwest
temperatures are from 10 degrees to 20
degrees below the seasonal average
West of the Rocky mountains tempera-
lures remain high.
The eastern disturbance will pass
northeastward Sunday. attended by
rains and SHOWS from the lower lake
region eastward. In the south; the cen
trail valleys and the upper lake region
the weather will be fair Sunday, fol-
lowed. however, by rains and SHOWS by
Monday. except in the south In the
plains states and the Rocky mountain
region there will be snow Sunday and
Sunday night, followed by fair weather
Monday. while west of the mountains
there Will be rains and SHOWS Sunday,
followed by fair weather Monday. ex-
cept over the northern districts.
It Will be much colder Sunday east
Of the Mississippi river. with q cold
wave by Sunday night over northern
districts. and it will be warmer Mon
day over the central portion Of the
country. and probably colder from the
Rocky mountains westward.
Cold wave warnings have been
ordered for central and northern Ohio.
northern and western Pennsylvania,
interior of New York and northern
New England.
The winds along the north and mid
die Atlantic coasts Will be shifting
sanfs coat birh we on
northwest, diminishing by Sunday
night: on the east gulf coast moderate
west, becoming variable: on the west
gulf coast light to moderate variable;
on Lake Michigan moderate north,
shifting to east Sunday night.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, 1:42 am. and 1:4s
pm; high tide, 1880 am. and 7:45 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 2:30 am. and 1888
pm; high tide, 8:19 am. and 1874 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 7:12 am; sun sets,
5:13 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises I'll am; sets
5:14 pm
New moon 1926 am.
Yesterdays Temperature.
Midnight. a.; 3 am, At: am. "A:
am, 46; s am, II; 10 am, II: ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
NAMES ASSAY COMMISSION.
President Wilson Picks Body to Re
view Coinage of 1913.

President Wilson has announced the
names Of the members of the annual as
say commission, which is to meet at
Philadelphia February II, to review the
coinage of 1918.
The list includes: Senator shafroth,
Representative F. E. Lewis OF Pennsyl-
vania, Prof. Francis H. Smith, Univer-
sity of Virginia; Miller s. Bell. Mi1ledge-
vile, Ga: George Durham, Philadelphia;
F. L. Shup, Newton. Ill; Prof. o. L.
Shinn, University of Pennsylvania;
Frank P. Brane Charlotte, N. c.; Prof
William c. Brown, University of Mis-
souri,; L. A. Fischer. bureau Of stand
ards; Prof. L. B. Spinny. Iowa State
College: A. E. Vinson. University Of
Arizona, and Leonard Morgan, Phila-
delphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-25
CAPT. FULLAM TO HEAD
ACADEMY At ANNAPOLIS
Other Forthcoming Naval Service
Changes Are Announced by
Department.

Capt John H. Gibbons will be de-
tached from duty at Annapolis. Md,
as superintendent of the United States
Naval Academy and placed in command
of the Battleship Louisiana, to take
effect February next. Capt Harry
A. Field, now in command of
the Louisiana, has been assigned to
duty as captain of the navy yard at
Portsmouth, N. H. Capt. William F.
Fullam, now aid for personnel at the
Navy Department, will relieve Capt.
Gibbons as superintendent OF the Naval
Academy.
In announcing these changes yester-
day afternoon. Secretary Daniels said:
Capt Gibbons has been on duty at the
Naval Academy since May, 1911. and
this change is made at the end of the
first term, after the semi-annual ex-
aminatiofs, which take place the last
of January, at the request of Capt.
Gibbons. who has asked for sea duty.
Capt Gibbons has given an able adj
ministration to the Naval Academy and
has effected many desirable changes
during his term as superintendent.
Capt. Fullam has been especially inter-
ested in the educational feature re-
Gently established at shore stations
and on board ship and Is well fitted to
carry it on from the Naval Academy,
ton with regard to the naval educa-
tional system.
Case Of Capt. Field.
Two erroneous impressions seem to
prevail in regard to the case of Capt.
Harry A. Field. who was recently
court-martialed for running the U. s. s.
Louisiana upon a shoal in Vera Cruz
harbor; one impression being that he
is to be detached from his ship as
measure of punishment. and the other
impression being that the absence of
a chart on the ship, which accidental
ly occurred, should operate to relieve
Capt. Field from the responsibility for
the accident
The facts are that Capt. Field is not
to be detached as measure of punish
ment. He has been on his present cruise
nearly twenty-five months, and the ordi-
nary cruise Of a captain is from eighteen
to twenty-four months; Therefore, his
cruise Is already practically ended. and
as the ship is about to go to the West
Indies for an indefinite time, and as
Capt. Field Is to be assigned to the i'm
portant position of captain of the yard
at Portsmouth, n. H., it Is not deemed
he would have to be ordered north very
soon, but rather to order another captain
to the snip. Also the absence of a chart
from the ship did not relieve Capt. Field
in the unanimous opinion of the court,
because II he had exercised more pru-
dence he would have steered his ship
farther away from reef, which was in
plain sight, and would have taken a
course midway between that reef and
another one
Although not announced. it is under
stood that Capt. Henry B. Wilson, for
merly in command of the battleship North
Dakota, and now president Of the naval
board of inspection and survey at the
Navy Department will succeed Capt.
Fullam as aid for personnel.