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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
BIRMINGHAM AT TER
ROTAR|AN MEETING
John E. Shelby Named Vice
President of Southern
District

Galveston, Tex, June 2l.-Frank l..
Mulholland of Toledo, o.. today was re-
nominated for the presidency of the In
ternational Association of Rotary clubs
Delegates attending the annual conven-
ton of the organization moved in body
from Houston, the convention city. &c
Galveston today, and at a session held
here this afternoon nominations were
made, Besides Mr.. Mullholland, the fol-
lowing candidates were placed in nomi-
nation.
For vice presidents of the eastern dis
trict, Samuel Cook, Syracuse. n. Y, and
e. j. Berlet, Philadelphia: southern dis
trict, John l.. Shelby, Birmingham; CEN
trail district, Frank p. Manley, Indianap-
oils and Oswald Becker. Davenport. Ia
and William D. Biggers, Detroit: west.
ern district, Robert H. Cornell. Hous-
ton, Tex: Pacific district. Frank c
Riggs, Portland, Ore; eastern division OF
Canada, Frank Higgins, Victoria, j. c..
Great Britain and Ireland ID. f. Cooke
London; treasurer, Rufus Chaplin, Chi
cago; sergeant at arms, James Conlon
Pittsburg.
Invitations for the next convention were
received from San Francisco, Cincinnati
birmingham, Toledo. Salt Lake City
Evansville. Ind. and Winnipeg, Canada
The selection of the next convention city
and the formal election of officers is
scheduled for tomorrow. Rotarians to-
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ROOSEVELT STRONGLY
DEFENDS PERKINS
Colonel Criticizes Attack Upon Pro-
gressive Chairman-Says He and
Perkins Go Together

New York, June 24GTheodore Roose-
welt who returned to America on the
Imperator tonight. vigorously defended
George w. Perkins, chairman of the
progressive national executive committee,
whose resignation as chairman was de-
manded recently by Amos Pinchot. Mr..
Pinchot had declared Mr. Perkins af-
filiation with certain big business inter-
ests made him unfit to hold his position.
when they read Perkins out" said
Colonel Roosevelt. they will have to
read me out, too
The colonel reiterated that he would
not be candidate for the governorship
of New York this fall He said his
health was all right now and that he
would speak at Pittsburg June 80.
Il shall not be able to speak in the
open air or make continuous speaking
trips" the colonel said. However l shall
be able to deliver certain number OF
speeches indoors.
Mr.. Perkins," declared the colonel
iii his reference to the national executive
chairman. has been. on the whole, the
most useful member or the progressive
party He has striven in absolutely good
faith for the principles of the party, both
as regards corporations and business gen.
orally, and as regards the group of ques-
tions dealing with the welfare OF the
wage Garner and his economic and social
advance As for reading him out of the
party when that is done, they will have
to read me out. too"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
ARMY OFFICERS
ASSIGNED ALABAMA

Montgomery, June 24-(Special. )-Of-
fetal notice has been received by Adju-
tant General Joseph B. Scully of the
names of the army officers who have been
assigned by the war department as In
observation-disclosures with the Alabama Ma
tional Guard, which will be In camp at
Montgomery July 21-30 Col. William ].
Nicholson. commander of the Second
cavalry, U. s. A., will be in command
of the camp, and Capt. William s. Screws.
U. S. A., will be the senior instructing
officer.
The following officers have been as
signed to duty at the July encampment
of the Alabama militia: First lieutenant,
Sheldon w. Anding, First battalion, First
Infantry; first lieutenant, Carroll b.
Hodges. Second battalion, First Infantry;
first lieutenant. Allen w. Cullion, Third
battalion. First infantry; first lieutenant,
Fay W. Brabson, First battalion. Second
infantry; first lieutenant Edwin Butcher,
Second battalion, Second infantry; first
lieutenant, A. Ellicott Brown, Third bat
talon, Second infantry; first lieutenant.
Benjamin +. Mcclellan, First battalion,
Fourth infantry; first lieutenant, Thomas
L. Crystal, Second battalion. Fourth in
fantry, and second lieutenant, James A..
Merritt Third battalion Fourth infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
WANTS ALABAMA
TO PARTICIPATE
Commissioner of Panama
Exposition Calls On Gov
ernor Urging Building

Montgomery, June 24.--tspecial.)--
W. Walton OHara of San Francisco.
commissioners of the Panama Pacific
International Exposition. which will be
held in 1915, called upon the governor
today and urged that Alabama be rep
resented at the exposition.
Commissioner o'Hara suggested that
Alabama erect a building on the
grounds, and told the governor that
the cost would not exceed $4,000.
The southern states will obtain
more real benefits from the Panama
canal than will any other portion of
the union, and we want every south
ern state to be represented at the ex-
position. Alabama VIII profit from the
completion of the canal, and will profit
tenfold from whatever sum the state
invests in a suitable building at the
exposition" said Mr.. oHara.
Mr.. O'Hara says that all the states
in the union. with two exceptions. will
be represented. and that he hopes to
be able to announce shortly that all
the states will participate.
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REPORT PUTS CITY
OF zACATECAS IN
HANDS OF REBELS
Last Federal Stronghold
Taken, Say Rebel Adj
vices-Casualties Are
Not Mentioned

FL Paso Tex. June 24.-Zaeatecas an
important city of central Mexico. fell
into the hands of the constitutonalists
at shutdown yesterday, according to an
announcement tonight by General Villas
officials here. Two of Villas generals
were wounded,
The eonstitutionalists were heavy losers
according to an official dispatch. No
mention is made of the federal killed
but it was said many prisoners We're
captured with much arms and ammun-
ton
1t was believed Villas lack of effec-
necessary to rush the federal positions
with infantry taking the city by sud-
den attack which. according to official
reports, resulted in the capture OF a
large portion of the garrison and its mu-
nitions.
Up to a late hour only one official and
no press messages had arrived from the
front
The border city of Juarez immediately
plunged itself into celebration. The
telegram describing the victory was re-
eeived by Colonel Ornelas, the Juarez
commander and by Lazaro de la CARA.
Villas agent here. 1t was signed by
Gen. orestes Pereyra, commander at Tor
reon, and read.
have the honor to communicate to
you that yesterday at p. m. the inn
portant city of zacatecas was captured
by the forces of the division of the
north. We took many prisoners and cap
tured large quantity of ammunition
and arms. There was a large loss on
our side.
Gen. Trinidad Rodriguez was seriously
wounded and Gen. Maclovio Herrara was
slightly wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
CENTRAL ALABAMA
MASONS CONVENE

Selma. June ESPECIALLY first an
nual conference of the Masonic lodges OF
central Alabama convened with the lodge
at Orrville this afternoon for a session
of three days. Quite a number of Masons
from the Selma lodges and from other
lodges throughout this section of the state
are attending the sessions of the con-
vention.
The annual meeting today was called
to order by the worshipful master Of
the Orrvile lodge, after which Crane
Lecturer Angus NJ. Scott of Headlant
took charge of the meeting and deliv
cred an interesting address upon diff
ferent matters pertaining to Masoni,
work.
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Miss Trawick Addresses
EpwOrth League Meeting

Selma, June 24.-(Special.)- with a
few exceptions the arranged pro-
gramme was carried out today at the
different sessions of the annual CON
vention of the Epworth League of the
Alabama Methodist conference. 1t was
expected that Bishop John c. Kilgo of
North Carolina would reach Selma to-
day to attend the sessions and deliver
a sermon to the delegates, but late this
afternoon President SUout received a
message from Bishop Kflgo stating it
would be impossible for him to come
to Selma. One of the most interesting
features of the programme today was
an address by Miss Ada Trawick of
Nashville, Tenn. on the Girls of Ep-
WORTH
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Bessen1er News

Bessemer, June 24.--( speeial.)--A verdict
Rosa Antonio VS.. DIR. w. II. Coleman this
afternoon. The case was tried in the
Bessemer city court.
Rosa Antonio, who is small child, was
suing, with her mother, for $20,0 for per-
sohal injuries received by being struck by
the automobile of the negro doctor. Evil
dence introduced at the trial showed that
the accident happened on the night of
January 20. 1914. and that the child was
struck while crossing the street.
The Bessemer Tennis association. which
was organized Tuesday afternoon, has al
played on the various courts early
Wednesday morning and afternoon.
Charles w. Nixon has been named presi-
dent, while John Mcconnell is. secretary
and treasurer. James Fitzpatrick is the
scorer and Hendon Cockrell chairman of
activities. This club will be affiliated
with the Birmingham Tennis association
and other like associations lin the Besse-
mer and Birmingham districts.
Officers will be elected for the next
term at the meeting of Myrtle Linton
lodge knights of Pythias, tomorrow
ments will be served A large crowd is
expected to attend. as invitations have
been issued to nearby lodges.
A meeting of the Civic Improvement as
the Bessemer city park tomorrow after
noon. Many matters or business will be
before the body and all members have
been asked to attend. Certain places in
the City are under observation and will
be discussed at this meeting as places
which will be made beautiful
Little business was attended to at the
meeting of the Bessefner board of educa-
ton last night. The meeting was held in
the office of the superintendent at the
high school. Miss Carpenter of Stark
vile, Miss, who was recently elected a
teacher in the Bessemer schools, Informed
the president of the board that she could
not accept the position. Miss Inez Looney
of Athens was elected to fill the vacancy.
Miss Looney comes highly recommended
The last meeting of the season of the
Bessemer Culture club will be held in the
public library at o'clock Thursday aft
ernoon. This club has been In progress
since January and their meetings have
been regular and we'll attended. Poets,
novelists and all classes of writer's have
been studied during the six mouths ses-
sion. The fall and winter session will
convene the second Thursday in October.
The programme that has been arranged
for the meeting Thursday afternoon is
as follows: Response to roll CALL ''Origi-
nal Couplets"; paper. Mark Twain and
William Dean Howells," Mrs. w. B. Rue;
discussion; Original Poems Mrs. Lee
Moody; reading, Mark Twain" Mrs
Cecil Cowan; sketch of William Dean
Howells." Mrs. Carl Maeder.
English literature will be studied in
connection with the plays of William
Shakespeare at the fall session of the club.
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JUSTICES WILL READ
RECORD BEFORE
OPINION IS WRITTEN
Supreme Court Takes Fur
Their Steps Looking to
the Abolition of One
Judge Decision

Montgomery, June 24.-(special.) Fur
Their steps looking to the abolition of the
one-judge decision have been taken by
the supreme court of Alabama in the
PRONUNCIATION of a rule by which the
justices may each read all the records
presented to the court The supreme
courts latest ruling was announced to-
day, and contemplates a significant re-
form in the practice of that court in
the matter of deciding cases.
The rule, in brief, declares that when
ever counsel for either side, upon the
submission of cause to the court fur
nishes three or more copies of 'he record
that the justices who are to decide the
case will each read the record before an
opinion is written
Heretofore. the justices have been N
many cases, unable to read the record
because no copies We're furnished, hence
it was necessary that the contents be
explained to them before considering and
determining upon an opinion.
"Whatever the copies are supplied as
contemplated by this rule it will operate
to- relieve counsel from making such
statement of the facts as is contemplated
by the present rule declares the court.
Ruling of Supreme Court
The courts rule is as follows:
whenever counsel for either SIDE
or Jointly, shall, upon the submission
of any cause to this court. furnish
three or more copies of the record
which must be printed or in legible
carbon. the justices who are to decide
the case will each read the record. in
dependently or in consultation, and will
discuss, consider, and, when practical,
decide the case before the preparation
of an opinion. This rule will not
however, prevent a reconsideration or
discussion of the cause in consultation
after the preparation of an opinion, or
any change in the opinion or decision
upon the last consideration.
This rule is not intended as making
any change as to the record proper,
to be certified to this court by the
clerk or register, but is intended as a
change In the method of deciding the
cases whenever counsel shall supply
copies of the record, which must be
printed or in plain carbon. and may be
on paper corresponding in size with
ordinary BRIEFS
whenever the copies are supplied
as contemplated by this rule. it will
operate to relieve counsel from making
such statement of the facts as is con-
templated by the present rule"
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N, c. & ST. |. IS
SURVEYING LINE
Rumored Improvement of
Service From Gadsden
North Contemplated

Gadsden. June 24-(Speoial)-Th fact
that the Nashville, Chattanooga and St
Louis railroad has corps of engineers
making a survey for new line along the
Tennessee river from Gunters landing to
Hobbs Island is taken as confirmation OF
the rumor that the railroad contemplates
building along the river bank, thus elmi-
mating the transfer boat service. If this
is done. il is thought that a ferry serv-
ice will be used, or a bridge may be
constructed over the Tennessee. Improve
ment of the service from Gadsden to
points north, it is said, is contemplated.
one of the rumors has it that through
line may eventually be operated by this
road.
Four white prisoners, with the use of
a common tablespoon, dug their way to
liberty from the city Jail last night.
Three have been returned, but d. C. Pom
der is still at large.
When he attempted to draw a shotgun
toward him to shoot a rabbit, a well
known merchant named Luther OF
Whiten. was shot in the breast and
killed, according to advices received here.
Opposition to paving is growing weaker
and 1t is claimed that paving advocates
have a substantial majority to secure the
paving of Forest avenue. An effort also
is being made to pave Walnut street
The commissioners court passed on 900
increased assessments recommended by
Special Examiner O'Brien of the state
tax commission, and citations for hearing
of protests in July will be sent to prop
erty holders at once.
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precisely and exactly as President VIII
sons administration is behaving about
Colombia.
1.-The conduct of the United States gov
eminent throughout the entire proceed
ing which resulted in the acquisition of
the canal was open and STRAIGHTFORWARD.
absolutely In accordance with the prin-
ciples with the highest international NOR
atty. Only by acting precisely as we
did act could we have secured the right
to build the Panama canal. II is hypo-
crisy to claim credit for the canal and
at the same time TO attempt to discredit
the course which alone rendered the
canal possible. 1t would be grave
wrong TO the republic. reflection on
the honor of this nation in the past and
a menace to its interests in the future,
IL this treaty for the bealted payment
OF blackmail Is ratified at Washington"
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GOVERNOR WILL
WORK ROADS IN AUG.
Asks Probate Judges to Designate
Some Particular Stretch In Coun-
ties to Be Worked

Montgomery. June Especial Let
tiers have been written by the governor
to the various probate judges of the state
asking that they designate some stretch
of road in their counties to be worked
on August 10, Ia and 10, which have
been set aside as good roads day. The
governor also requests that the probate
judges cooperate in making good roads
days this year the most successful ever
held in Alabama.
The governor will be one of the first
in Montgomery to work on the roads this
year. He announced this afternoon that
he intended to take pick and shovel
in hand on the first day set aside for
good roads days, and to vie with others
in working the public highways.
Information has been received at the
governors office that women will CO.
operate this year in making good roads
days a success.
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Washington. June 24.-Tips to watt
ers and porters on trains and steam
boats in interstate commerce would be
prohibited by bill today by Senator
Works. At the same time 1t would make
1t unlawful for an employer to pay
such low wages that tips were neces-
sary for the proper Compensation Of
the employe.
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GLYNN BEGINS HIS
TOUR OF CONTINENT

Chicago, June 24.-Gov. Martin H. Glynn
Of New York, and William Randolph
Hearst. publisher, arrived in Chicago to-
day on the same train, but both denied
there was political significance in their
trip and said their travelling together
was an accident.
Governor 0lynn said he was beginning
a tour Of the continent for the purpose
Of absorbing new ideas on civic progress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
PLACE WREATH ON
CLEVELAND'S GRAVE

New York. June X.--A committee Of the
Grover Cleveland association. Of which
George F.. Parker IL chairman. has for
warded wreath to Princeton cemetery
to be placed on the grave OF the late
President today, the anniversary Of his
death. A wreath has been sent annually.
The committee IL composed Of ali the
Mayor Mitchell. Judge Alton B. Parker.
George Ccrtelyou ard many othera
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Sam Tomazro was slightly injured last
night about II o'clock when he fell
through gate OF an inbound Avondale
car at Thirty-first street and Avenue r.
He was removed to 81. yincent's hos
pital In shaW's ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-25
Boston Crew Arrives

Henley, England. June 24-The crew of
the Union Boat club of Boston, which
will compete In the Henley regatta, ar
rived here tonight. The Americans will
commence practice tomorrow.
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day voted down the proposals of their
committee that the districts be changed
and the number of vice presidents in
creased.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-20

more trouble than 600 men offenders.
Miss Bessie Beatty. a San Francisco
newspaper reporter. has fallen heir to
10000. to be used in behalf OF poor
children as Miss Beatty sees fit.
Several young women of Dodge City,
Kan, have formed q good habits club
and decline the attentions OF young
men who swear, smoke, drink or gam
BILE.
Miss Hogarth. who was the original
Charles Dickens in David Copper
field" is still living in London and in
good health.
Because her two children did not
have a good room to play in. j: e. Uih-
to h house consisting Of one big play
room.
Miss Gertrude Beeks. who did such
woman work in helping to clean up
the Panama canal zone. will receive
certain special hOnOrs from the United
States government.
As a means of solving the servant
girl problem. it is suggested that a do
nestle compulsory service on the lines
OF military cOnscription in Germany be
started in his country.
Believing that women will have the
vote In New York state by 1916, the
socialist women in New York city have
opened u naturalization instruction bu-
e for
If the amendment to the constitution
proposed by Senator Ransdell, of
Louisiana, is enacted. divorce with the
right to remarry would be prohibited
forever in the United States.
An English woman. formerly 4
teacher in the service OF the govern
ment OF Korea, has applied for a IL
to become a Geisha girl. For a
white woman to become q Geisha cir,
is unique.
University City, Cal. is probably the
only incorporated city in the United
States where the sole residents are
moving picture players. 1t has a wo-
man mayor n woman chief OF police.
Mrs. Clifford Pinchot, Mrs. Ogden
Reid n Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt are
at h head OF an organization, the OBJ
ject of which Is to provide work for
unemployed wonlen and girls In New
FORK city.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has endowed
the Edward A. Arson scholarship in
the Martha Berry school for mountain
girls at Rome. Ga. through the sale
of pictures she has painted.
Over 600 girls employed in the Ford
automobile plant in Detroit come in
under the new profit sharing plan to
the extent of having their minimum
pay placed at $3.50 a day.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-03-20
CONSERVING d 5Sa SUPPLY


Julian Chambers, in the Brooklyn Eagle.
I know most of the anthracite maKnates
Of the past generation. 1 have mentioned
the founder Of Lehigh university. a most
excellent institution; but the mines oper-
ated by his corporation never had installed
IN them modern safety appliances for the
protection Of the workmen. Some dread
ful accidents occurred therein.
Having tramped for many miles through
the hard coal mines at Scranton and else
where In the anthracite belt. I can speak
with Indignation at seeing boys driving
mules through low and t0rtuous tunnels,
hundreds OF feet below the surface.
Has there been any '.pront-sharing'' in
such cases7
I should say not.
Tho. company stores have raised
prices every time m increase OF wages
has been made! The miner IL kept In
debt to IN store" ~ a3oret.me. The
railroads and the 0 meu divide the ad-
vance which b consumse rays.
Most o. he coal lands Of the greet
Reading corporation. acquired b. the nate
yranktn p. 0ewaD. cost comparatively
little per sere. I have before ne = isa9
essses - aas sglfaa1lRNA ssE.pt. y1isssa
eIea os ~ 60 6eoGsa0e : sestAuastSSA
p~saaeSsveahA - - ~ tAAt .Shs -
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Tho Touch System.

Private William McDermott. better
known to his comrades as Lucky Bfh'
was being examined by the regular
army surgeon in order to have his cls3n
for a pension verified. In his right hanA
he carried a heavy stick. which he used
rs a support. Each step was accom-
panied with a conspicuous limp. while
his face was contorted almost beyuad
recognition. az with pain.
Whats the matter with your ieE?''
asked the surgeon.
h Just below the knee" returned
"Luckv Bill"
The surgeon examined the Infused
limb. winked at his assistant and turted
again to h applicant.
why. man. there's nothing wrene
with your Leg" he said. Your wuahd
Is limos entirely healed. .and while It
may cause you to limp a little It Will
never hinder you from making q ~.
ing"
"Oh. yes. 1t will.' argued Bill.
But how asked the SURGEON.
Bill hesitated q moment. Then his
face frightened.
I'm a song-and-d dance artist" ~
! maybe o can tell how Tn ~.
ing to dance with q stiff leE?"
BIZ got his pension.
When no returned to camp, q frtend
ske him % he made out.
First rate" answered Bill. "Wy
don't you 90 over?'
II would Il I had been iniured.n ~.
swered his friend,
You lost the tip OF your index fireer
didn't you!" said Bill. sJust ten tnean
you are 2 s~tenogsaphef ana ~ he
touch system"