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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
Bonds Would be Quickly Taken but Interest Would
 Probably be Higher
STATUS AT OPENING
 OF THE SPANISH WAR
fncOme Tax Could Also be Increased and This Seems to be Popular Method of Raising
 Money Now
ny HOLLAND.

New York; April 24.-(Special)-In the financial district, discussion. as soon as the Mexican crisis became acute early in the week, was almost entirely confined to the effect upon the financial situation, which is likely to follow a stern and ag- gressive attitude taken by the United States. So far as could be learned, the financial district, in common with all American citizens. is convinced that the President and his administration must be sustained no matter what the private opinion of his earlier attitude toward Huerta and Mexico may be. There was absolutely no partisanship displayed in the discussions, at least so far as 1t has been possible to get information about the feeling in the financial district.
 It is possible, however to concentrate into a few brief paragraphs prevailing opinion in the financial districts respect ing the financial situation in case now, or little later there should be taken action which would practically amount to war.
 There seems to be a common opinion that so far as the credit of the govern ment is concerned, there will be no diff culty in marketing an issue of govern InSnl DonuS ptf0dpS aS large as Souu,VV- GOO The rate of interest would neces- sarily be greater than that denominated in the bonds issued at the time of the war with Spain. Then there was an im- mediate and great market in the national banks for the per cent government bonds. There was no expectation at that time that within 15 years legislation would put an end to the markets which the banks offered for government bonds bearing ? per cent interest and carrying circulation privileges.
 Should the government find it expedient to borrow money upon an issue of bonds the presumption is strong that 1t would be necessary to fix the interest at the the rate of 3ls per cent, although some of those who are of experience in the finan- cial district believe that very large is sue of government bonds which bear a per cent interest could be fioated.
 In Foreign Markets
 Presumably the government bonds would find a ready market in Great Britain or upon the continent of Europe. The understanding is that ultimately a considerable portion of the bonds of the city of New York, which were sold a few days ago, will pass into the hands of per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 AT OPELIkA SUNDAY
Interesting Programme Will be Car ried Out and Graves of Confed-
 crate Dead Decorated

Opelila, April A.-tSpecial) )-Memoral exercises will be appropriately observed in this city next Sunday, April 26. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
COMER FORCES AT
 WORK IN ETOWAH
Effort Being Made to Inject New Life Into the Gubernatorial
 Campaign

Gadsden. April 24.-(Special. )--Although politics is overshadowed at the present time in Etowah county by the Mexican situation, an effort is 10 be made to in ject new life into the gubernatorial cam paign especially among the Conner forces Harwell G. Davis, one of the county managers, will return from Mobile this evening. and with R. L. Denman. will begin the work of organizing the county Alex Garber, state campaign manager is in Gadsden, conferring with Conner leaders
 Cotton planting is becoming general in Etowah, and a large acreage will be planted before another week. The corn acreage is large. and the early planted corn is in fine condition
 An electrical expert is expected in Gadsden soon to make a complete sur vey of the city and to study the situa- ton with reference to the establishment of municipal light plant. There is a rumor that further reductions will he made in rates by the Alabama City, Gads- den and Attalla Railroad company, but this is not confirmed by any officials of that company.
 Work began this morning on the grounds at the federal bvflding, and sev- eral hundred dollars will be spent in set ting out hedges, flowers and plants there Dr. R. A. Burns, captain of Company M, at Alabama City. is drilling his men in the use of weapons. He has 60 men in the company, and they are eager for service.
 The Southern railway has a pile driver at work on the tracks between Gadsder and AttaIla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
WHITE SPEAKS TWICE
 IN CALHOUN TODAY
Will Address Voters at Anniston and Oxford in Interest of Comer's
 Candidacy

Anniston, April 24.-(Special) )-Capt Frank S. White, who recently declared in favor of the election of B. B. Conner for governor. will deliver two addresses in Calhoun county Saturday. The first talk will be made under the auspices of the Anniston Conner club. and the sec ond will be made under the Oxfori club E management.
 Two petitions, one by George Sharp and the other by the father of the child were presented to the city council Thurs day evening in behalf of Alberta Stubbs a little girl, who had been injured in a defective bridge near Twelfth street and Brown avenue. The petitions aggregated s654 They were referred to the street committee.
 l.. F. Greer, associate convict inspec. tor, who is now at hume, declares that as soon as his term of office expires he will probably retire to his farm in Choc. colocco valley.
 James Keith, Jr., Alfred Tyler and Mrs M. H. Maury have been named as tho board of trustees for Noble institute which will be headed during the next year by Miss Margaret Lee, now princi pal of the primary department of tn, school.
 The semi-blue law, which has been be- fore the Anniston city council for some time, was called up for final actior Thursday evening. and the measure wal passed. It will close all places of busi ness on Sunday except drug stores. hotell and restaurants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
DDTN1 AT1 COLLEGE CONSERVATORY DIXLlN -AO GAINESVILLE, GA. P. 0. Box zf

Located among the foothills of the
 Blue Ridge Mountains, famous health resort. College of first rank; Con- servatory in utilization. Specialcourses in music, art, oratory, domestic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

The Montgomery-Macon division of the Central of Georgia railroad has been busy for the past few days handling the traf- fic of the Atlantic Coast Line, which could not reach Jacksonville and other Florida points on account of the destruc- ton by fire of a trestle a short distance from Dothan. All of the heavy passen- ger traffic has been handled by way of Eufaula with the greatest ease.
 Many farmers and ginners of Barbour county expected to attend the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
FLAT WATER RATES
 TO BE ABOLISHED
Eufaula Light and Water Consumers Will be Put on a
 Meter

Eufaula. April 24,-(Special.) )-Flat rates ip the water. electric lights and gas sys- tems operated by the city are to be abol- ished and every consumer put on meter under decision of the city council at the recommendation of the superintend- ent and the light and water committee, If is believed that under this new order efficiency of the three plants will be in- creased, and that they will be able to make much better showing, while the consumer will be benefited also. The change affects not only private consum- CTS but business houses as well. Fol- lowing much discussion recently, prac- tically every water consumer was put on meter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

The Southern railway has a pile driver
 at work on the tracks between Gadsden and Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

science. Average expense, scholastic year, $350. Summer term, 500. Stu dents from 30 states. Summer term, June 30. Fall term Sept. Is. Complete story in illustrated catalog on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

Work began this morning on the grounds at the federal bdflding, and sev- eral hundred dollars will be spent in set ting out hedges. flowers and plants there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

.3iRMINGHAM sPECfAL," THE NEW YORK TRAIN. LEAVE 0sB0 A, M, VIA
 s0UTHHR HALLWAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
VANITIE And RESOLUTE
HAVE DIVIDED HONORS
Defiance, Bath-built Sloop,
Expected to Be Ready for
Sandy H ook Contests
Much Expected o f Tri-
City Candidate with AL
tered Rig

New York, June 7-Yachtsmen re-
garded the four races sailed last week
between the Vanitie and Resolute as
giving promise of one of the most in
teresting seasons in Americas cup de-
fence in q years. The races in 1901 be-
tween the Columbia. Constitution and
Independence developed some good
support, but in the cup selection the
the game, while in the contest be-
tween the Columbia and Constitution
there was no rivalry of designers as
one man designed both boats In 1893,
however. the Vigilant, Jubilee, Colo
MIA and Pilgrim, formed a quartet
which was eagerly watched.
In the races last week, it was re-
GREETED that the Defiance, the third cup
candidate, was not in condition to
show her ability, but there is a pros
pect that she will be ready for the
three Sandy Hook races which begin
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
TWO AMERICAN
WARSHIPS ARE
WATCHING THE
MEXICANBOATS

Washington, June Another crisis
in the Mexican difficulty faced the
Washington government tonight,
situation fraught with perils for me-
diation and with possibilities that
might precipitate actual warfare be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
General Huerta has brought about
the new crisis by ordering his gun
boats to blockade the port of Tampico
and to seize a cargo of ammunition en-
route there for the Mexican Constitu-
tionalists aboard the steamer Antilla,
from New York, flying the Cuban
flag. Huerta has notified the powers
that he intends to blockade the port
and to seize the cargo consigned to the
belligerents against his sovereignty as
contra band of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
Daniels Statement
The statement follows:

The statement follows:
The navy department has issued no
new orders to Admiral Badger since
the Mexican gunboats were reported
to be leaving Puerto Mexico. The de-
partment has at no time contemplated
furnishing a convoy to the Antilla, or
any other ship nor have any orders
to that effect been issued. No word
whatever has been received as Wheth-
err or not the warships of other nations
have been notified of the blockade, at
Tampico, or what their attitude would
be toward such a blockade. There has
been no change in the policy of the
government in reference to its desire
that the Port of Tampico shall be open
to all commerce."
AS to whether "all commerce" in
this instance included eontraband of
war, no official of the government will
discuss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
TO OFFER 4
pROMISE
AMENDMENT
TOTOLLSb BILL

Washington. June IA compromise
amendment to the tolls repeal bill
drawn by Senator Simmons for the
administration forces and Senator
Norris for Republican senators, will
be offered when the bill comes 10
vote in the Senate.
The new amendment embodies ali
the original simmons amendment as
well as the more emphatic reserva tion
in the amendment proposed by Sena-
tor Norris several days ago. The
strength developed for the Norris
amendment, particularly on the Dem
ocratic side influencing the admins
tration forces to modify their amend
ment.
The compromise reads:
THAT the passage of this act shall
not be construed or held as a waiver
or REIMBURSEMENT of any right the
United States may have under the
treaty with Great Britain, ratified the
18th of November, 101 or otherwise. to
exempt the vessels of the United
States or it's citizens from the pay
ment of tolls for passage through said
canal or as in any way waving, i'm
pairing or affecting any right of the
United States under said treaty. or
otherwise, with respect to the sover-
management of said canal and the
regulation of the conditions or
charges of traffic through the sam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08

Randolph, VT, June six passen-
gers and four train employees were
slightly injured today by the derail-
ment of a portion of the Boston &
Maine Express from Boston to Mon
treal at Braintree on the Central
Vermont Railroad.
A mail car and an express car roll
ed down a S0-foot embankment into
a branch of the White river. The
baggage car, smoker and day coach
left the rails and jolted over the ties,
but were not overturned Occupants
of the remainder of the train, includ-
ing three PulImans and day coach,
escaped without injury, as these cars
remained on the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
four DEAD men REGISTERED
AS VOTERS IN MURPHY WARD
Sensational Disclosures by Investigation Conducted by
District Attorney Whitman in Connection with Special
Election in New York City, ghty-Eight Indictments
Against Election Officials

New York, June 7.-District Attor-
ney Whitman's investigation of illegal
voting at the special election on April
I has, Mr.. Whitman announced to-
day, disclosed the fact that in the 18th
Assembly district in which Charles f.
Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall,
makes his home, the names of four
dead men We're registered as having
a constitutional convention next year.
The names of the dead men, it is
charged, We're forged in the books. but
no attempt was made to initiate their
writing.
The investigation has also disclosed
the fact that the l4th Assembly district
the names of Is men were voted as
residents of Bellevue hospital. Detec-
tives discovered that not one of the
10 was known at the hospital Officers
DIT the hospital informed the district
attorney that the names of a number
of employees We're voted at the cleo
ton, but that the employees did no
leave he hospital on election day The
inquiry according to the district at
torney's statement, has shown that a
large number of men identified with
Tamnany Hall, who are under indict-
ment for Irregularities alleged to have
been committed at the special cleo
ton have been writing the names of
Illegal voters at all elections during
the last few years.
To date IS indictments against cleo
ton officials for frauds committed at
the special election have been found,
the district attorney said. Twenty
three election inspectors and ballot
clerks have been arrested and are I'M
der bail of $2500 each. Two Of the in
dicted election officials haze fled the
jurisdiction. Out of "a total of 3153
votes cast-So55 for and rs against
the holding of the convention-S16
have been found to be. fraudulent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
VOTE ON REPEAL
OF EXEMP IS
EXPECTED MONDAY
Arbitration Resolution Must Wait Until
Bills Fate Is Decided==Anti=Trust
Legislation Next in Senate

Washington, June 7.-Senate leaders
expect to get through with the tolls
exemption repeal bill tomorrow night
but the debate-wearied members will
have only a few days of breathing
spell. Already the ways are prepared
for antitrust legislation and unless
there is a change in plans before the
end of the week the Senate will be at
the steady grind of discussing the in
terstate trade commission bill.
There is little doubt that the vote
on the tolls exemption repeal bill will
come late tomorrow. Senator OGor-
man, who has led the fight against the
measure, expects vote, and there are
only two set speeches to be delivered
befor the action is demanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
Resolution to Come

It was said to day that while an at
tempt undoubtedly will be made to
pass a resolution submitting the dis
pute with Great Britain to arbitra-
ton, that VIII wait until the repeal
bill is passed. The House is through
with antitrust legislation and will be
hard at work on the appropriation
bills and general legislation for some
time to come.
Chairman Newlands of the inter
state commerce committee which has
had charge of antitrust legislation,
is prepared to make an attempt to
have the trade commission bill made
the unfinished business before the
Senate after the tolls vote.
Trade Commission Debate
Few senators expect debate on the
Trade Commission bill to end in less
than two months. The bill does not
so into the subject Of interlocking di-
rectorates and holding companies of
railroad capitalization. but amend
ments dealing with these questions
can be proposed and must be voted
on. Under such conditions the ques-
ton is squarely before the majority
leaders of how much antitrust leg
islation they want to pass at this
time, and unless they limit action TO
the Trade Commission bill, Congress
seems likely TO be in session for a
long time to come, and at present the
prospects for adjournment before the
middle of August are not particularly
bright
The fact that the Clayton antitrust
Hill one of tnt4 trio paSSp1 bv the
House and informally approved by the
President, has been referred to the
Senate judiciary committee for con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
JOHN P. HURLEY
ANDH.j.HUDSON
DROWN SUNDAY
Canoe OVerturnS a S
Approach Landing
At Providence

Providence, r. l., June John P.
Hurley "a, of Pittsfeld. Mass, and Har-
ny j. Hudson, 26 of Louisville, KY were
drowned in the Seekonk river today when
their canoe overturned. Thomas Leon
ard of Providence. who was also in the
canoe. was rescued in an exhausted con-
dition. All three men were nurses at the
Butler hospital and had spent their aft
ernoon off in the sailing canoe. They
were within three or four yards of the
hospitals private landing when the ca
noe upset. Hurley, who graduated last
Wednesday. and Hudson could not swim
and sank in each others arms Their
bodies were later recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08

sideration, has not added to the hope
of an early getaway.
The House will be engaged this
week with the S107o0O,OO0 sundry civil
appropriation bill. The bill virtually
winds up the appropriation bills in the
House.
Two Urgent Measures
Two measures to be pressed as
quickly as the appropriation bill is
out of the way are the Moon post
office bill. providing for railway mail
pay readjustments, and opening up the
assistant misunderstanding throughout
the country to competitive eXamina
lions, and the general dam bill which
is before the House for action on
moments notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
BELIEVE U. s.
TOSUPPRESS
BLOCKADE OF
COAST CITY
Indicated by Sec'y
Daniels Note of
Last Night

Washington, June THE purpose of
the United States to suppress the at
tempt to blockade and prevent inter-
ference with the Antilla was. indicat-
ed tonight when Secretary Daniels is
sued an official statement announcing
en- Rear Admiral Badger, there had
been no change in the policy of the
government in reference to its desire
that the Port of Tampico shall be
open to all commerce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
CAPT, CHEAPE OF BRITISH POLOISTS
HAS NOSE BROKEN AND WITHDRAWS
Accident to Leader of Chalengers in the Final Practice
Came Knocked from His Pony by Ball
Driven by American

which played in Spain for number
of months in anticipation of the
American invasion. Capt. Cheape was
prevailed upon at the last moment
before sailing to join the team, there
by strengthening it greatly, in the
opinion of followers of the game
The British team lined up today
with Capt Tomkinson, Capt. Cheape,
Maj Barrett and Capt. Lockett, play
ing in the order named, against the
Duke of Penaranda, C. c. Rumsey,
Lord Wimbourne and H. c. Phipps.
Fhe total score was { to 12 goals
in favor of the British team. j. c.
Cooney was the referee.
More than 1000 persons, including a
host of society folk, witnessed the eX-
citing match The British players and
their ponies were in the pink Of con-
dition and fast, clever plays with eff
fective team work by the chalien-
gers were in evidence in every period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
Pair Evenly Matched

That the Resolute and Vanitie are
very evenly matched at the present
time, at least, seems to be the general
opinion in yachting circles. Officially
the series stands two victories each.
One of the races was a walkover for
the Resolute as the Vanitie withdrew
after sailing three miles, because two
of her sailors slipped overheard In
the two races which the Vanitie won
by wide margins, both triangular af-
fairs, the winds were uncertain and
except on a few legs there was little
on which to base a comparison of the
yachts. On the other hand the Res
olute's victory over a windward and
leeward course was sailed in a mod
garded as fairly conclusive.
The Resolute's strongest play has
been in a beat to windward in airs
that have some lifting power.
Vanitie's Advantage
The Vanitie was apparently the fast
err boat off the breeze, especially on a
reach when her great fore triangle en-
ahled the Gardner boat to set a large
and unusually effective balloon jib
topsail. 1t was one of these greater
reaching sails that drew the Vanitie
past the Resolute in the two races
which she subsequently won.
The two yachts sailed three legs to
a windward in airs that were true
and fairly strong and in each case the
Resolute proved the ADLER boat in that
point of sailing. Yachtsmen expressed
the belief that the single headsail of
the Resolute was responsible for this
superiority
In the four reaching legs the Vanitie
won every time. She also showed up
better in two Of three legs than were
down the wind. That the third spin
maker run was won by the Resolute
was due in great degree to her bring
ing up a freshening breeze.
The two yachts sailed three legs in
which they were on the wind. The
Resolute won two and the Vanitie one,
but the margin in each case was very
small.
Comparative Handling
In hanUlnS the TWO f0-IOOleTS, the
honors between the amateur Charles
S. Adams, End, of the Resolute and
the professional, William S. Dennis on
the Vanitie were practically even.
During the early races the Resolute's
crew proved the better sail handlers.
but yesterday they were beaten in
canvas shifting by the tars on the
Vanitie.
Much is expected of the Defiance
when she re-appears with her alter
ed and reduced rig, although the
changes have ben so radical that some
time must elapse before she can be
rightly judged.
The races this week off Sandy Hook
will be over courses that obtain In
regular cup contests and with plenty
of sea room and few adverse currents,
1t is expected that they will prove far
better contests than those in the
sound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08
SHOW ERS

Washington. June Forecast for
northern New England: Showers Mon
day; Tuesday fair; gentle to moderate
south winds Southern New England:
Local showers Monday, warmer west
portion: Tuesday fair; moderate south
winds. Eastern New York: Local
thunder showers and warmer Monday;
Tuesday fair: moderate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-08

Joseph Dirue1, address unknown, wrist
sprained
Walter osgood, Dorchester, Mass,
bruises.
Joseph Rabidou, Maiden, Mass,
bruises.
F. ]. Robar, Brattleboro, Vt, head and
body cut and bruised
Fred Dysone. Assininob, sask., back
wrenched.
Although the mail and express cars
which went down the embankment
were overturned and the express car
partly demolished, the occupants were
not seriously hurt.
Messenger Chopped Out
Messenger John b'Conneil of ST. AL
bans was caught lin one end of the
express car and had to be chopped
out. His forehead was bruised, but
otherwise he was not injured.
Mail Clerk George r. Esty of SOM
erville, Mass, was bruised and am
other clerk, w. d. Dodge of Nashua,
n. H, had his back injured.
The first news of the wreck, which
happened at daybreak was brought
here by Brakeman F. L. Whitcomb,
who although he had a sprained an
kle. walked four miles TO call for as
sistance and wrecking train.
The cause of the accident has not
been determined. According to railroad
officials the train. which left Boston
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