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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
NO DEVELOPMENTS
 |NCALLAWAy KILLING
Relatives of Dead Man Sat- isfied With Verdict of
 "Justifiable Homicide"


 Atlanta. December 3.-There were no further developments here today in the investigation of the shooting and kill ing of James P. Galloway, prominent broker and clubman, by w. B. Car hart. president of local shoe man ufacturing company. Relatives of Cal laway, who was unmarried. were re- ported to have indicated that they were satisfied with the verdict of "justifi- able shomicide"s returned by the cor oner's jury and 1t was intimated in po- lice circles that further inquiry was not likely.
 Galloway was killed while he was climbing over the balcony of a rear porch of the apartment occupied by MT. and Mrs. Carhart and son shortly after the Carharts had returned home from an exclusive club about 1 clock Wednesday morning. Callaway was "a friend of the family. and Carhart tes- tif1ed at the coroner's inquiry that he did not recognize him, but thought he was a burglar. Callaway's presence in the apartment remains unexplained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
NEWS OF ENS[EY

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. A. Ponder. who died Tuesday night at the family residence on Pike avenue, were conducted yesterday after noon. Interment followed at Oakland her husband, five sons. B. F. Ponder. T.. D. Ponder M. C. Ponder, k. Z. Ponder, ]. NJ. Ponder. and one daughter. Mrs. Robert Galligher. pr. l. T. Springfield, assisted by the Rev. z. N. Bowling, pas tor of the shadyside Methodist church, officiated.
 The husband of the deceased. M. A. Ponder. is afflicted with a double be- reavemept in the death of his wife and the death of his youngest brother, All bert Ponder, which occurred at Talladega on the same day.
 Mrs. Ponder was 54 years of age and had lived in this city over 12 years. The following acted at pallbearers; Honorary, Dr. J. E. Robbins. Joseph R. Tate. w. R. Stewart. Fred Moore. George Henderson and Dudley Powell Active.-J. A. Dupuy, ". P. Padget. Prof. C. P. Bowman, Hay wood Nixson, A. B. AberciSmbie and Foster Crisp. ,'
 The Ensey delegates who attended the Masonic grand lodge, which was held in Montgomery the first part of this week, returned to this city last night. The following represented the Ensley Masonic lodge: Jack Thomas W. T. Cochran. I. A. Miller, T. D. Craig and Jacob Davis.
 The condition of Pat Rossier and R. Marinoos, who were severely burned early Tuesday night when a hotpot was over turned on them, is still very serious. It is stated that Mir Rossier's condition is very grave and little hope is held out for his recovery. Marinoos fell into the melted slag and was badly burned all over the body. third man was slightly burned and 1t Is said will recover.
 The accident happened about 3:30 clock Wednesday morning and 1t is stated that a Birmingham Southern switch engine backed into several hotpots filled with melted slag, overturning one of them which caught the three men before they could escape. All three are at the Ten nessee company's hospital on Avenue F.
 The Ensley High school basketball season opened yesterday afternoon when the Juniors defeated the Seniors by a score of to 5, and the Freshmen de- feated the Sophomores by a score of 1 to 2. Both games were fast and hard fought and prospects are bright for the Ensley High school team this year. For the Juniors, Mandy and Brown did fine work while Phillips did good work for the Seniors Parker, and Phillips starred for the Freshmen anA Hickman and Wag- ner for the Sophofa5res. The line-ups were as follows:
 Juniors-Mandy and Adams, forwards; McWaters, center; Brown and McGary, guards.
 Seniors-Freeman and McNamara, for wards; Wilson, center: Phillips and Looney, guards.
 Freshmen-Parker, Busby and Gingery. forwards: Miller, center; Sarjent and Golf, guards.
 Sophomores, Hickman and Bates for wards; Wagner, center; Cobb and Cross, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
LEXINGTON MAN
 SERIOUSLY INJURED
Leonard Shouse Shot in Foot While Hunting in Alabama--Injury
 Not Serious

Selma, December 3-(Special) Leonard Shouse. aged 50, wealthy horseman and saloon man of Lexing- ton, Ky, was accidentally shot and painfully injured in his left foot this morning near Barlow Bend, Clarke county The injured man. accompanied by DTS. Lea Haggin. Barrow, Kennard and Barlow, all of Lexington, reached here tonight at 10:3n o'clock on spe- cial train over the southern railway
 After the arrival of the special train here it was continued on to Birming- ham, where the party expects to catch fast train to Lexington. The party was out hunting on the Tombigbee river this morning when in some man ner Mir. Shouse accidentally dropped his gun which was discharged, the load of shot practically severing the foot from the ankle. A special train left Selma this afternoon to bring the party here from Walker Springs. The injury, while a painful one, is not of serious nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
WHITE ENTERTAINS
 FOR VISITING ELKS
Chicken and Spaghetti Dinner Served at Home on Eighth Avenue-B. M.
 Allen Acts as Postmaster

Officers of Birmingham lodge No. 7s, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, past officers and number of friends were entertained at a chicken and spha- ghetti dinner last night at the Elks Home on Eighth avenue. by Guy B. White, dis trict deputy grand exalted ruler of Ala bama. B. M. Allen, past grand exalted ruler, acted as toastmaster, and fittingly introduced the several speakers. The din- ner prepared by Pete Serio and Ed OHa- gan was delicious and much enjoyed by the assembled guests of Mir White.
 After dinner a number of short talks erence being to the visitors. Those re- spending were w. H. Mustine of Nash vile, J. w. Berry of Clifton Forge. Va. A. W. Deason of Bessemer, Clip Hocut of Bessemer and Private Oscar Fur ner Other speakers were Judge w. P. McCrossin, J. E. Shelby, C. k. Meglem- ary. Lord" John Douglas. John s. Leedy, E. J. McCrossn. Joe Saks and others. All the speeches were made to the ''an- vii and hammer accompaniment and all were very much enjoyed. At the conclu- sion of the dinner a rising vote of thanks was given the host.
 Among those present were: B. NJ. AL len, J. E. Shelby, Bart Harris, Ed Erch- art, A. H. Moore, Joe Saks, W. P. Me Crossin. John s. Leedy, A. w. Deason, Oscar c. Turner, George R. Rattermann, Nat Barker, Harry l.. White, E. J. Mo- Crossin, c. E. Meglemary, John Perkins, Pete Serio. Clip Hocut w. H. Mastine, J. w. Berry, c. H. Mandy and Guy B. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
GOOD ROADS LEAGUE FORMED IN WEST END'
Purpose Is to Secure Im- prOvement in Streets
 Leading to City


 Complaints which have recently been made by citizens of West End in regard to the condition of the streets between that city and Birmingham crystallized last night when, at a meeting held over the West End Drug store, the West End Good Roads league was formed
 The following officers were elected: pr. w. c. Gewin, president; R. D. Coffman. secretary and treasurer; NJ z. l.. Fuller, pr. J. & vann. Dr. H. c. Sellers, Dr. w. A.. Weed, pr. NJ. C. Schoolar and Father Patrick Turner, directors.
 A subscription was taken and over s4o9 pledged, and a large part of it paid in cash: to be used in improving the streets. number of speeches were made in which speakers related their experiences in appearing before the city commission in an effort to have the streets improved. ViReFona resolutions were adopted pledg- ing the league to see that the condition of the streets were bettered in the imme- diate future.
 resolution thanking the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for the work it has recently done and is now doing in repairing the street within it's car tracks, was unanimously adopted by 8 rising vote.
 There will be another meeting of the league next Thursday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
MANIAC GETS GUN;
 HOLDS UP FARMERS

Fort Payne, December S.-(Special.) A man by the name of Maritime, living at the iron bride a few miles west of this place, suddenly became a raving maniac Tuesday afternoon and getting his gun. held up 10 or 12 teamsters who had teen to Fort Payne and sold their cotton and were returning home. For awhile 1t seemed as though 1t would be impossible to capture him, as he shot at his brother twice. Help from town was sent for and the sheriff and a posse went to the aid of the family and farmers who were at bay.
 He was at last captured by getting his attention attracted in another direction. man by the name of Fortner slipped up behind him and grasped him around the body. The gun he held went off just as he was caught, but didn't do any harm.
 Maritime was brought to jail raving and was taken to Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
FRANCE

Paris. December s.-Go:5o D. m.) The following official communica ton was issued by the war office tonight:
 'rhe only interesting news relates to our right wing and to the day of December ?. On the right bank Of the River Moselle we have occupied Les menils and the signal of Ron.
 "In the Vosges our troops have cap tured the Tere De Faux, south of the Village Bonhomme, which dominates the range of hills forming the iron tier and has served as an observatory for the Germans.
 '1n Alsace the station of Burnhaupt has been occupied and we have estab- lished ourselves on a line comprising g Aspach. the bridge of Aspaeh and Burnhaupt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04


 Washington, December 3-Walter John- son will not go to the Federal league without fight in the courts with the Washington American team, Of which ne has been the manstay for seven years Manager Clark Griffith. learning tonight of the pitchers deal with the Chicago Federals, declared he had an option on Johnson's services for another year and would sue him to the end of the earth before he would allow it to be broken.
 .'There was a provision in the 1914 con tract" said Griffith, whereby l obtained an option on Johnson's services for the 1915 season. Twenty-Five hundred dollars of the s12,000 he has received was given for the specific purpose of reserving an option in 1915. l am eonVlnceo ne mas violated the argreement and l will sue Lim to the end of the earth before acknowledge his right to sign with the Federals."
 Speculation as to what effect Johnson action would have on other Washington players was rife here tonight. It has been rumored that Clyde Milan, center fielder, and Johnson's closest friend, may go to the Federal camp.
 Star Since 1908
 Johnson has been the star of the Wash ington team almost ever since he began his major league career here in 1SoS Be- ginning as an awkward country youth his wonderful. ability quickly developed and by the end of his fourth season he was hailed by many critics as the great est of all pitchers. For five years he struggled along, pitching remarkable pal for a losing team, a hopeless tailender.
 When Clark Griffith took the team Tn 1912 and turned it into a winner, Johnson came into his own, and started to smash records for games won, scoreless innings and strikeouts The strengthened team became pennant contender. Jumping from the bottom to second place the first year. It finished second again in l9ls and third this year.
 Johnson started his professional career with the Tacoma club fin 1905. He was drafted by the Weiser, Idaho, club and played with that team until attained by Washington.
 In 1913 Johnson eclipsed the shutoui record held by Jack Coombs of the Phila- delphia Athletics by pitching 66 innings without being scored upon. In H games in 1913 Johnson permitted his opponents to cross the plate for an average of only 109 runs each game, attaining the pitch, CTS record for the season. He pitched BAG innings, faced 1242 batsmen, allowed 23O hits. 54 runs and struck out 2B bat ters. His passes numbered only 3s. Tha' was his most successful year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
GERMANY

Berlin. December 3.-The following information was given out by the of ficial news bureau today:
 Unofficial advices from Alsace say fighting is progressing actively in this minor war theatret. A heavy cannonad- ing is going on in Sundgau. The Ger mans are advancing against Belfort.
 ''The Austrians report officially re- pulse to the besiegers of Przemysl, Ga licia. The garrison made sortie against the Russians and drove them back from the outer Qualifications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Players Would Gust
 Pennsylvania Coach

Philadelphia, December 3.-Dissatsfac- ton with the coaching of the University of Pennsylvania football team, about which there have been whisperings. found practica depression today when 19 of the 24 varsity players, wh omet to elect a captain, voted against the retention of George H. Brooke as coach. The vote was secret and was taken after Edward Day Harris of Philadelphia had been elected captain. a-
 When informed of the action of the players, Brooke intimated that he would not resign. His contract has another year to run.
 The question of Brooke's retention will be decided by the football committee to be chosen after annual election of the Athletic association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
RUSSIA

Petrograd, December 3.-The follow ing official statement was issued to- night from general headquarters
 Fighting continues in certain dis tricts along the front in the region of Lowicz. Important forces of the enemy. chiefly troops transported in Novem- Der from the German west front, opened an offensive December in the region of Lioutomersk and Sezerzow.
 "On the rest of the front on the left bank of the Vistula there is no par ticular modification in the situation.
 Beyond the Carpathians our troops have taken Bartfeld. captured eight or fcers, 1900 men and six machine guns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Bohn Slightly Injured

John Bonn. who resides at Forty- fourth street and Sixth avenue, north, was sliehflv injured about $40 o'clock last night at First avenue and Tenth street when his horse and wagon was struck by the large Oldsmobile of s. E. Whitehead, driven by Will Ram sey. The horse was instantly killed and the wagon wrecked. Bonn. who was thrown to the ground, escaped with a few slight bruises and bad shaking up. The chauffeur, Ramsey. was arrested and later released on bond on a charge of reckless driving. The case will be tried in the recorders court this morning. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
THE WAR SITUATION

Fighting continues in the carpa- thian passes.
 Although no news is being received concerning operations about Lowicz Russian Poland, it is assumed German attempts to falnk the Russian right wing are continuing. The great value of such move would consist in fore ing the Russians southward away from the route toward Warsaw and into the rear of the Russian main army. Much depends on the progress made by the Germans and Austrians on the front and on the enemy's left So far they have maintained their positions and repused all attacks but whether they have advanced is not known. The Rus sian loss the last few days of 100,0 captives and many guns is considered by local critics as bound to weaken them seriously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
M'CLEERY SPEAKS
 TO REAL ESTATE MEN

George H. McCleery. manager of the s. H. Kress companys stores in this city, was the speaker at the regular luncheon of the members of the Bir- mingham Real Estate exchange held yesterday at the Newspaper club. Mir. McCleery's address was on practical lines and referred to the leasing of This is one of a series of talks on matters pertaining to real estate and rentals to be given before the ex- change. he-luncheon was well at tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
JOHN HOOD HOME
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

The residence of John Hood at Seventh avenue and Forty-eighth street was destroyed by fire about o'clock last night. Avondale and Woodlawn fire sta tions answered the call, but were un- able to work effectively owing to the low water pressure.
 It was stated that the Hood family was away on a visit to East Birmingham when the fire started. The damage. estimated at $500, is said to be covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
LACY FOUND GUILTY OF ENTERTAINMENT
 FOR SECOND TIME
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$2207 12, which he received from Bernard Frank. wholesale dry goods merchant of Montgomery, on some goods returned by the convict department. The state placed seven witnesses on the stand to tes- tify that Lacy had received the money.
 Following the testimony of the states g witnesses the defense announced that it had no witnesses, and rested with the statement that the state had failed to make out case. The case went to the jury after brief arguments of attorneys for the two sides, and following a nights deliberation, the jury this morning re- turned verdict of guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
BACK FROM VERA CRUZ

Philadelphia, December 4.-Three hundred and fifty marine corps off cers and men reached Philadelphia to- day on the transport San Marcos. which sailed from Vera Cruz the day the Uni- ted States turned over that city to the Mexicans. The transports Denver and City of Memphis, which were fog bound with the San Marcos at the Dell aware capes will dock tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition

Foundry company was thrown into bankruptcy yesterday by three cred itors who alleged that the company had committed an act of bankruptcy by transferring part of its property to one or more creditors. The petition was filed in the United States court yesterday, the petitioning creditors asking for receiver to be appointed to take charge of the property. Judge B. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy, appointed w. M. Bird. Jr., as receiver with orders to take charge of the property until further orders of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Mrs. Olson's Purse Snatched

Mrs. Louis Olson, who resides at SIS North Twenty street, reported to the police that her purse containing s was snatched by an unknown negro about 6 o'clock last night at sixth avenue and Twentyfirst street No ar rests have been made. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Name Farm Demonstrator

Montgomery, December 3.-(Special) Henry Asa Vaughan of Tuslegee has been appointed farm demonstrator of Macon county to succeed Joel c. Ford, resigned The appointment was made by J. T.. Watts, state farm demonstration agent. with the consent of the state board of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
PERSONAL

J. R. Pouncey. auditor of the Texas company, with headquarters in New York city, is spending a week in Birming-
 ham and will leave Monday for New Or leans, Houston and other points in Texas in the interest of hos company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
BIRMINGHAM IRON
 CASE TO BE REOPENED

Washington. December 3.-The celebrated Birmingham cast pig iron case was reopened today by the interstate commerce commits sion, on a supplemental complaint by the steel and iron companies concerned. and a joint petition of the railroads involved, who want the commission to decide how the rates from Birmingham territory to the middle west and New Eng land shall be apportioned. Mean time the new rates, which the com mission ordered in its first deci- sion. several months ago. remain operative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Mrs. Joseph A. Clayton

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Joseph A. Clayton, aged 53 years, who died suddenly at the family residence. will be conducted this afternoon at 8 O clock from the residence of Mrs. T. C. Melton of Mountain Terrace. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, w Q. Clayton, and daughters. Mrs. T. O. Melton and Mrs. Walter Mo- Coy of Birmingham and Mrs. John snod- grass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Amanda Brown

Mrs. Amanda Brown, aged 80 years. died yesterday at her home, '1ide-a-wee" farm. located near Red Springs. N c. She was the mother of W. K. Brown. the well known attorney of this city, who was at her bedside when the end came. The funeral arrangements were not an- nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
PURDY AND JONES
 WIN BOWLING MATCH

Purdy and Jones had little trouble in winning from Osburn and Lester in the weekly bowling tournament at Lar neys alley last night. The winners of last weeks match continued their vic- tory last night, winning the match by a total of 232 points.
 Purdy scored the high average for the night with 1S53a, while Jones ran the second high average with TIT 2-5
 ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
DAVID LAMAR FOUND GUILTY; SENTENCED.
 ID SERVE TWO YEARS
Wolf of Wall Street" Con- victed of Conspiracy to Defraud and of Imper-
 sOnating c Congressmen

New York, December 5.-Davd Lamar was today found guilty of impersonating Representative A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania for the purpose of defraud- ing J. P. Morgan & Co., and the United States Steel corporation. He was imme- diately sentenced to serve two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga
 The jury deliberated on the evidence for 45 minutes. Lamar was convicted on two counts of the second of the three indict- ments against him His counsel an nounced that an appeal would be taken to the United States supreme court on writs of error
 After counsel had interposed motions for writ of error and permission to file bill of exceptions, Lamar was admitted to s1o.ooo bail, pending an appeal
 The crime of which Lamar-nicknamed by brokers The Wolf of Wall Street. was convicted, is one seldom entered on the records of the federal court here. The government charged that Lamar and his friend, Edward Lauterbach, a lawyer, en- tered into a conspiracy to obtain money from the United States Steel corporation and the Morgan firm by representing themselves as the agents of Speaker Clark and other men high up in Congress.
 ImpersOnated Ledyard
 To further this conspiracy, it was charged, Lamar telephoned Lewis Cass Ledyard and others, representing himself over the telephone to be Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania, saying he was acting with the knowledge and sanction of Speaker Clark, and sought to have MT. Ledyard obtain employment for Lau- terbach with the Morgan firm uppermost, or the Steel corporation.
 The telephone conversations 1t was tes- tified, lasted for several days before MT. Ledyard telephoned to the real Represen- tative Palmer, and found he had been talking previously with an imposter. In the meantime MT. Ledyard had seen Lau- terbach and Lauterbach Mir Ledyard said, mad demanded money for his serv- ices.
 Three indictments were found by the grand jury. Two of them charged Lamar with representing himself as an officer of the United States government; the third charged Lamar and Lauterbach with conspiracy. The one naming Lauterbach, District Attorney Marshall said, would be prosecuted against Lamar at an early date. After the indictments were made public Lamar fled the jurisdiction of the federal court for the southern district of New York, And remained in Washington, whence he resisted extradition.
 Detectives, however, found him here not long ago, walking in the lobby of one of New York's best known hotels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Morninxstar Wins

Baltimore. December 3.-Ora Morning star defeated Koji Yamada 300 to 123 in their second game of the billiard players league matches here this afternoon. Aver ages and high runs: Norningstar, 30: g. Yamada, N 7-S; c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Walter Johnson Signs
 Federal League Contract
Legal Suit Likely
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ker took a train for Chicago and Johnson motored back to his farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Duke Meak

Duke Mead, the a-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. John H. Meak. died at . local infirmary yesterday afternoon. The re mains win be sent to Johns this afternoon by Like I1oy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-04
Mrs. Teresa Costelli

The remains of Mrs. Teresa Costeli. aged 4s years. who died Wednesday morn ing in local inflrmary. were sent to Bloc ton yesterday morning for interment by Lige Loy.