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The Washington herald., 1914-04-25
Big League Races
Seen at a Glance
NATIONAL.

NATIONAL.
YEsTERDAY's RESULTS.
Chicago, =: Cincinnati, !.
PhIlAdelIhiA, 8; New York, =
Brooklyn, 9: Boston l.
st Louis 6: Pittsburgh, !.
GAMES TODAY.
Brcoklyn at Boston.
Philadelphia at New York.
st. Louis AZ Pittsburgh
Cincinnati at Chicago.
STANDINGS OF THE CLUBS.
W. l.. Pct W. l.. Pet.
PP1ttsSSG5Eh Psi,aSnITR,. 5si St. St LSGis TaIs "a
BTooEiyn... : 90 CincinHafi.. : 50
Chicago. .5OOiBOston....... 2 5 -
The Washington herald., 1914-04-25

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Second round-Miss LeutLe Mrs. Langhlin.
Semi-fnaIs-Mss d. Du Bose ~ winner oi
Misses Leutze-Langhlin match. Mrs. Britton vs..
Mira Brooke
The Washington herald., 1914-04-25

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Philadelphia .................5 900
New York ...................o / 90
The Washington herald., 1914-04-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
AUTHORITATIVELY Y STATED
 BENTON STABBED TO DEATH
Findings of Investigating Committee Told By Those With Work Case-Not Clearly Established By
 Whom Act Was Committed

Washing ton. March 2l.---William S. Benton. the British subject. was not shot by General Villa, but was stabbed to death in Villas office at Juarez by Maj. Rudolfo Fierro, according to per sons believed to be eonversant with the findings thus far of the special Mex ican commission appointed by General Carranza to investigate Benton's death.
 British Consul Perceval, who has left Fl Paso for his post at Galveston. has forwarded report to the British em- bassy here, which. it is understood, corroborates the fhnding of the Mexican commission to ths extent that Benton was stabbed but does not clearly es- tablish, it l.. said by whom the act was comI'itted. Th,s report is expected here Monday.
 The British government as we'll as the state department here is awaiting the report of the Mexican commission, which, 1t IS thought, may be made early
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

next week. as General Carranza Is ex- pected to arrive in Juarez Monday Roberto Y. Pesquiera. confidential agent of the eonstitutionalists at Washington, Is en route to Juarez to meet General Carranza in connection with the Benton ease. He knows the general feeling of the American gov ernment over the incident and the de- sire for clarification of it's mystery.
 That Major Fierro will be charged with the crime and punished is the expectation of many Mexicans here. They explain Gena~l Villas story of ;t court-martial as m effort to shield Fierro. Who is said to be his distant relative. The Carranza commission. however. is reported to have declared it's purpose of pupishing Fierro despite Villas efforts to protect him. The ar rest of F:erro has been reported from Chihuahua but confirmation is lack ing.
 Secretary Bryan today said that while he lad heard numerous versions of the Benton killing. comment would be withheld until the Carranza com mission had finished It's work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
REACH AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION
 OF HE NEW HAVEN

Washington. March 2l.-After several weeks of negotiations the department Of justice and the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad, tonight an- nounccd they hnd reached complete agreement for a dissoIution of the New. Haven.
 The announcement was made in the following terms:
 Tho Attorney General has indicated to representatives of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, the arrangements which he thinks would result in bringing the affairs of that company into harmony with law. The representatives of the railroad are will ing to accept the requiremenets in dicated and to endeavor to put them into effect without delay, if approved by the stockholders in meeting to be called immediately
 The indicated arrangements stated Tn general terms follows:
 "l The Boston Railroad Holding company, a Massachusetts corporation holding a majority of the stock of the Boston and Maine railroad and 90 per cent of the former stock. In turn, is owned by the New Haven railroad. The character of the holding company pro hibits it from disposing of the Boston 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Legislature may probe charge made against governor.
 Villa wins first blood in battle. Intense feeling over tolls repeal Reach agreement for dissolution of
 New Haven.
 Clanton negro lynched
 Ulster situation unprecedented z-All candidates ready for final struggle. s-Week has brought little change in politics. CPatent of nobility spread on records
 by Alabama solons. 6-Musgrove states indorsement forgery. Favor making fashion week annual
 event.
 Taylor completely exonerated. 5000 majority for Underwood in Jeff
 ferson. e-Committees named to make campaign for charity funds. 7-Tennessee tangle causes worry. 8--Jackson homicides on increase. 9-Educators plan to meet at Louisville. 10-News of fraternal world. ll-Garber claims 60 per cent of vote for Conner H-15-Sportr. n-Louisville & Nashville will issue pen ny scrip for travel in state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
GIGANTIC PARADE: OF UNEMPL PL0YED
 STARTLESN W YORK
1000 Anarchists Take Posses sion of Streets, March ing Under Blood
 Red Banner

New York March I.--Under a silken black banner, bearing in blood red let ters the inscription "Demolitione," 1000 men and wonen-anarchists, the unem- ployed and members of the Industrial Workers of the World-marched up Fifth avenue for miles today without waiting to ask the city authorities for the permit required by ordinance
 Clouds obscured the sun and made the noted thoroughfare a canyon of gloom as the army led by Alexander Berkman swept northward unrestraned. It was not symmetrical line, but a boisterous noisy crowd that jostled fashionably clad women and men from the sidewalks.
 There was no enforcing traffic rules Automobiles and trolley cars that tried to pass through the ranks were held up, chauffeurs and motormen being intimi- dated. One woman in an automobile who got in the way was spat upon by q woman in the parade. The marchers chanted hysterically and shouted epithets al the constituted government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

17-Poultry news. 2l-Caillaux did not ask trial delayed. 22-Fashion for spring.
 Church news. 24-What Dolomite has done to improve
 schools. 2e-30-Society 27-Market boiling under suffra gre
 measure. 2S-29-Ned Brace and editorial comment 3l-Activities of woman's council. 32-A school that turns out modern wives S3-Margaret mines. 34-Common sense in the home 25-Good cooking an accomplishment 36-Europeans like the work of American
 writers. 31- Automobile gossip 2s-Vice president is party to monopoly
 among squirrels. s9-The Lake That Shivers So-Adoption of Confucianism beneficial ii-Theatres t2- Benton not first Englshman killed in Mexico. 4s-Caustic comment on jargon. f4--Markets 5i-54-Magazine section. 55-66 Comic supplement-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Number of Withdrawals Cripples Whole Military Organization In Ireland Condition Unpre. cedented Since Days of American
 Revolution
KINGS ENTRANCE AS SPEACEMAKER
 DRAMATIC INCIDENT OF THE DA !
Holds Long Conferences With Asquith and Minister Wa Public Curiosity at Fever Heat at Governments Next Move-Troop Movement Continued in Ireland.
 London Passes Day Without Rest

London, March 21.-The government military precau tons preserve order in Ulster have precpated w out parallel in the history of the British army Rather placed in position where they might be called upon to ac against the Ulster covenaner numbers of officers have signed their commissions
 While the office refuses to say how many have signed popular belief is that the number of withdrawals crippled the whole military organization in Ireland pre- tented carrying out the orders for moving large bodies of troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
VILLA DRAWS FIRST
 BLOOD IN SKIRM|SH
 AROUND TORREON
Federals Routed, Losing 106 Killed in an Engagement Near the City-Huerta
 Sends Achievements

COnstitutioDalisf Hospital Base, Ber- rebel net about Torrcon and vicinity was drawn closer today and General Herrera fought the most important en- gagement of the advance near Ha- cicnda santa Clara. 22 miles north of TOrreon. In the engagement IOG fed erals wore killed, pccording to report. The rebel loss is reported as slight three killed and seven wounded.
 The fight took place over possession of a spot on the banks of the Big Tlahus- lilo irrigation ditch where Herrera wished to throw a bridge and the construction Of which he began immediately on re tirement of the enemy, whose numbers he estimated at 100.
 At other points the federal advance guards retreated precantately burning and wrecking as they went At Noe, the small railroad shops were burned
 Villa Elated
 General Villa was elated beyond meas. ure, and when he took possession of Il telephone wire which was working into the city or IOrreon he loSt no tune Tn calling up the office of the federal com piander Gen Refugio Velasco. An of- ficer of the latter's staff answered the call
 T am coming to have supper with you" General Villa began.
 Who are you?" inquired the federal officer, politely.
 T am an hombre called Francisco Vil- lc, replied the chieftan.
 Well come whenever you are ready" came the answer.
 Villa talked from this city, which he took at a gallop, without resistance His scouts brought word that the federals had made a poor job of wrecSing the railroad tracks.
 This camp. where villa has an inn nense store of ammunition, is just out side the city and was the scene of great activity today as cartridges and shells were beifes forwarded by rail and packed on mr.es and burros to Herrera, Bena- vi6es, Contreras and other generals.
 George c. Carothers, United States con- srlar agent, was given renewed assur- arces of fair trea tment to foreigners by General Villa today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Question Of Calling Immediate Session For Investigation Strongly
 Urged In Conference
GRAND JURY WILL FIRST
 REPORT ON ALLEGAT TON
Governor Confers With Advisors On Suaon-Lacy Says Statement Was Made Unsolicited Sheriff Hood Gives Details of Obtaining Sensational Accusation
 Governor May Sue Paper
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, March 21 Special Ut reported late night following conference at the executive that action would be taken with reference calling special session of the legislature the Montgomery grand which has been reconvened by Judge Amstead Brown made it's report Lacy charge Probably if this report does not contain full and complete exoneraon of the the legislature will be immediately summoned into special
 Montgomery, March 21-(Specal )-The legislature of Alabama may meet special session within the next few weeks to investigate the charge made by Theodore Lacy convicted of the embezzement of $00 of state funds that he gave the the $2 800 which James Oakley claims he delivered to his chief clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
PROHIBITION OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN
 TWO RACES URGED

Washington. March 21.-"We feel that the district should be in line with the general sentiment of the states says the statement of the House committee on the District Of Columbia. which today favorably reported the Clark bill prohibiting the inter marriage of whites and negroes ip the district.
 The statement points out that many states have laws on this subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
WHAT EFFECT WILL
 THEO LACY CHARGE
 HAVE ON PRIMARY?
Governor Claims Political Plot Is Behind Latest Con- vict Department Scan-
 dal-Suit Is Entered

Montgomery, March 21.-(Speeial) Whether not Theodore I.acy's charge duplicating the governor of Alabama in the convict department scandal will have any effect on the primary election on Arril G. is question that has been much discussed in Montgomery today. The con sensus of opinion is that it will have T strong influence. The governor believes the charge was made for political req sons. and many others are inclined to the same opinion. Many of the gov ernors political opponents in Montgomery have expressed this view of the situation
 If the statement were actuated by polit- ieal motives, it is believed that it has fallen far short of it's purpose. Not only the governors friends, but those who have never been in sympathy with his policies are now taking his part in the controversy
 Scores of Telegrams
 Many people here believe that certain influences allied to the cause of MT Conner were responsible for the sensa- ttonal charge of Lacy and while this belief lacks some elements of authen- ticity, the effect of the charge has had decided tendency to detract from the for ntef governors strength in Montgomery. During the day the governor received scores of telegrams from all parts of Alabama, condemning Tn bitter terms Lacy's charge. and affirming the strong est allegiance to the governors cause A large number of telegrams came from Birmingham, one of them having been sent by Walker Percy, member of the legislature.
 Another development of the day was the presentation to the Montgomery Journal, the paper which first published l.acy's statement, of a notice of a suit far libel. which the governor will insti- tute. The governors lawyers are Steiner, Crum & Weil considered among the lead ing attorneys of Montgomery. The suit against the Journal will be filed early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

Earlier in the day the negro had entered the home of Mrs. Andrew Wilson, the wife of well known farmer, robbed, beaten and assaulted her. Mrs. Wilson is 60 years of age and is in critical condition as a re- suit of the negros attack.
 When news of imminent trouble be- came known in Clanton the governor was communicated with by Sheriff Jones and troops were rushed to Clanton, but the negro had been lynched before they arrived.
 Clanton tonight was wild with ex- citement. Practically. every male in habltant of the town went to the scene of the lynchinP to view the ne-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Extraordinary Demonstration

This demonstration. regarded as one of the most extraordinary in the cty's his- tory, was subsequent to mass meeting in the streets near Union square, where the throng had been denied the right to gather. The wealth of the nation was the product of their toll, those gathered were told by speakers and they should march forth into Fifth avenue and upon church and restaurant and hotel and shop and take what was theirs Emma Gold man, Carolo Tresca and Alexander Berk- man were some Of those who exhorted the restless crowd.
 The police made no apparent effort to prevent the march A few detectives walked at the front and dropped out one by one to telephone reports to headquar- ters. Meanwhile the marchers gathered recruits as they proceeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

gro's body despite the fact that it was 9 o'clock when he was killed pro- miscuous threats were made and fur ther trouble between the races was eX- pected until the arrival of troops quieted the fears of the people.
 Crime Most Brutal
 The crime for which Young paid with his life was one of the most brutal in the history of the county Going to she home Of Mrs. Wilson. he demanded and was given all the money in the house. He assaulted her and would have murdered her but for the fact that he was unable to find any thing with which tc strike the fatal blow. Eventually he became frightened ~~-~>------~--~>--~---~~-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Earthquake Felt

MoblIe, MATCH 2I,--Earth trcmora which. the authorities said. indicated disturbances in Central America, 1250 miles away to the southwest. were reg istered at 3.2t o'clock this morning by the seismograph at Spring Hill college here Though the registration was very marked, the authorities were not able to indicate whether the disturbance ap- peared to be violent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Leaders Wounded

Juarez, Mex. March 21.--sylvester Quevedo and Jose Orozco, leaders of it small flibustering band operating in northern Chihuahua uNder federal col- ors, were wounded in a recent encoun- ter with constitutionalst troops south of Palomas. according to Mexicans who arrived here today and claim to have seen the filibusters In their camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Official Renart

Chihuahua, Mex, March 21.-Ghe fol- lowing official report from General Bana vides at the front was received here to- day:
 Met federal army output near Berme- jillo and completely routed them. The enemy fled toward Torrcon, leaving 90 dead on the field. We lost but one killed"
 In military circles here it is believed the rebels will encounter little further resistance in securing themselves in posi- tions for the Torreon attack. Little re- sistance is expected by the rebels until the city is completely invested and the main opposing forces are within rifle range.
 The victory of Benavides and Herrera at the irrigation ditch. and immense art cry which feeds iss water supply to many smaller ditches about Torreon. is re- ported to have fired Villas troops with the greatest enthusiasm and confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
CONGRESS DEVELOPS INTENSE FEELING
 OVER TOLLS REPEAL

Washington. March 2l-The opening of the legislative battle for repeal of the tells exemption provision of the Pan ana canal act was delayed until next week by prolonged consideration in the House today of the rivers and harbors appropriation bill Renewed skir1nish- ing in the Senate served to reveal, how eyer the intensity of feeling in the controversy.
 Administration leaders had planned to call up the Sims repeal bill in the House today and present a rule to limit general debate to 15 hours. It is not likely now that the bill can be taken up before Tuesday or that vote can be had until late next week.
 Will Not Hurry Action
 Senator O'Gorman, chairman of the n- teroceanic canals committee. who opposes repeal, announced in the Senate today that he could not call q meeting of his committee to take up the repeal contro- versy until several absent members re- turned. He had no wish to delay settle rent of the issue. but could not force 1t in justice to the members of the com inittee who wished to have voice in the preliminary action on the subject
 Senator owen. member of the com niitte. who earnestly supports the Pres idfnt request for exemption repeal, said nd would not seek to hasten considera- ddP of the matter unduly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Rush Achievements

Mexico City, March 2f.-About 900 troops are being rushed northward to- night and officers make no secret that they are to reinforce General Velasco at Torreon. The war department insists they are being dispatched towards Mata- moras and the government denies that the rebels are pushing the attack against Torreon, although admitting that they are within striking distance.
 The endorsements include the track Twenty ninth with three batteries of artillery and 30 automobiles.
 It is reported unofficially that 30o0 fed erals under General Pena have been forced to fall back to Bermejllo. north of Torreon, General Pena being among those killed. This is denied by the war department.
 It is suggested here that Villas move ment against Torreon may be feint to enable him to move eastward through Sierra Majado and Monclova, in the state of Coahuila toward Monterey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
NEGRO IS
 LYNCHED BY MOB
Taken From Shefs Posse Near City, Hanged and Body Rid dled With Bullets Criminal Assault Upon Aged White Woman Throws Clanton Into Widest Excite
 ment Until Troops Arrive

Clanton, March 21( Special Charles Young, negro, taken from sherlffs two miles of here tonight at clock hanged to tree and his body rdded with bullets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
TROOP MOVEMENT
 IS CONTINUED

In the meantime the troop movement continued in Ireland. The center of in terest has shifted to Curragh, % miles from Dublin, where the Third cavalry brigade. under General Cough, and the Fourteenth infantry brigade, under Col onel Rolt, are stationed. Gen. Sir Arthur Paget, commanding the forces in Ireland, spent the day in camp. He held con ference with 50 officers of the Curragh. Dublin, Kildare and Newbridge garrisons. It was said that orders had arrived for the dispatch of the Third brigade to Ulster, but that these could not be car ried into execution because nearly all the officers had resigned. orders for the dis patch of the Sixteenth Lancers also failed of execution by reason of the wholesale resignations.
 According to some reports the military men have unanimously refused inforrna- ton, but Dublin dispatch says resigua- tions from the Curragh forces number ie. Other adyices place the number at 10G.
 The government Is embarrassed by the disaffection which Is even existing among the officers who continue on duty, For the army is officered from the aristo- cratic families and the great majority Of the artistocratic class sympathize with the coveanters. Many rumors were afioat throughout the day. Among those pub lished and denied were reports that the government had issued an utimatum to the officers, giving them 12 hours to de- eide whether to obey orders and that companies of the Dorsetshire regiment in Belfast had thrown down their arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

ihc iegls1at1ve investigation. IT or dered. will be for the. purpose of trying to exOnerate not only the governor but the fair name of the state of the seri- ous charge preferred against the chief executive.
 The governor was in conference to- day with several members of the leg islature. and while nothing was given out following the conference, it is known that the question of calling an immediate session of the legislature to investigate the charge received consid- epble discussion and that it was strongly urged. Should the grand jury Investigation be sufficient to exoner- ate the governor of the libelous charge 1t is doubtful that a legislative in- vestigation will be ordered although it would be recommended even should the grand jury report the charge to be false ar.d groundless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

The Marquis of Londonderry. m uI- ster leader, tonight snid that nothing Of the sort had occurred In the Brit- ish army since the days of the Amer- lean revolution.
 PUBLIC CURIOSITY
 AT FEVER HEAT
 Public curiosity is at fever heat over inc question of how the government Is to deal with the rcsignafions. The iib- craI sentiment Is thnt the officers should he court-nartiaIcd. Many con amounts to civil war and that the of- flccrs should have liberty to choose which fnctiop they should nlIy them selves with.
 The entrance of King George on the scene las peacemaker was the dramatic event of the day. The King held long conferences with the prime minister, Mir. Asquith, his secretary of state for var. Colonel Seely and several high officers He afterward summoned Field Marshall Lord Roberts. who has been criticized by liberals for utteranees construed as en- couragement to the rebellious officers.
 From the palace the veteran field mar shal drove directly to the war office. where he had long talk with the secre- tary for war. The army council held . long sitting at the war offices, generals and lesser officers of the staff coming and going throughout the day.