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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

row about THE Telephone Man Who
Talked Chickens"
Flora Miner Harrison writes on. Block
Bibb County's Best Schools
l.. G. Howle. a Birmingham man, writes
an interesting story of "Juarez. the Mexi-
can City Torn Asunder by Numerous Re-
cent Battles"
A striking story in the feature section
will tell about Sixteen Races in One
Chicago School Room
From European capitals will be found
the following;
Notwithstanding Is Germany's Ar
sdia," by Stephen Aspden.
Tondon--"Lady Bathurst. the Woman
Newspapers" by e. l.. Scott.
Vienna-"F'inancial Earthquakes Now
Threaten Austria by Bernard Aston"
on the editorial feature page will he
found:
I'm the Ages to Come--a New Year
Reverie." by DIR. w. L. Evans
"Old School Days" by DIR. II. F. Riley.
The Testing Machine by DIR. George
Eaves
Heart to Heart Talks by Charles \.
Lurie.
The comic section in tolors, financial
pages. children's page. wonan's pages.
and the various news departments Will
be up to the usual high standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
STEPS TO TEST
EUGENICS LAW
Milwaukee Youth TO Bring Suit
Against Act Requiring Doctors Ger
tificate Before Marriage

Milwaukee, January 2.-Steps were
taken today to bring a test suit to de-
termine the constitutionalty of the
eugenics law requiring male persons
to present Doctors certificate before
marriage showing clean bill of
health.
The law went into effect yesterday
and Alfred A. Peterson and Hattie j.
Schmidt, both 20 years old today We're
the first to seek marriage license.
They were accompanied by an attor-
ney and when the county clerk refused
them a permit the intended bridegroom
became active.
Peterson, with his attorney, begun
search of a doctor who would ex-
anime him for SO, the price prescribed
in the law. Milwaukee physicians have
agreed that they cannot give the re-
quired tests for that amount. They have
agreed to give superficial examination,
but the county clerk demands that
Wasserman tests also be made If the
doctors refuse TO make the tests Peter
son says he will begin a suit to test
the constitutionality of the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
INCOME TAX SUIT
IN SUPREME COURT
Will Consider Only Question
of Jurisdiction in
Test Case

Washington. January 2.-The first suit
concerning the income tax law was dock
eted today in the supreme court, In an
appeal from the decision of the federal
district court of northern Illinois, hold
ing that it was without Jurisdiction to
entertain the suit of Elsie De Wolfe
against the Continental and Commercial
Trust company to enjoin the payment of
the tax on the ground that 1t was UNI
constitutional.
The supreme court will consider only
the question of jurisdiction and Will not
go into the question of whether the law
is constitutional.
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GEORGE +. BAKER
SOON WILL FOLLOW
MORGAN EXAMPLE
Change in Public Sentiment Assigned
by Morgan as Reason for Action.
Official Washington APP
proves Action, But Will
Continue Antitrust
Legislation

New York, January 2.--The with
drawai today of J. y. Morgan 4 Co.
from more than n score of grert cor
porations and the statement shortly
afterunrd by George 4, Baker. an al
most equally dominant figure In Amer
team finance, TINT he soon would take
similar action. gave Wall street gen
orally thrill TINT almost brought
trading on the stock exchange 10
halt.
While 1t probably is true that many
prominent bankers had information fore
shadowing this momentous move toward
ending interioelking drectorates, the puh-
lie and brokers had no advance knowl-
edge of what was taking place in the
inner councils OF the greatest of all amer
lean houses of finance. Wherever teie-
phone and ticker flashed the news about
the street. groups of men gathered to
discuss what was the all-absorbing topic.
Mr., Morgan. departing from his frm's
traditional policy OF silence. made a put,-
lie statement announcing the withdrawal
of five members of J =. Morgan & Go.
from directorshlps in % corporations and
the intention 20 withdraw from more.
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HAVE LONG WISHED
TO WITHDRAW

j. L. Morgan made this statement;
Necessity Of attending many board
meetings has been so serious burden
upon our time that we have long wished
to withdraw from the directorates of
many corporations. Most of these di-
reetor plaees Va. haze Acsspted With re-
luetsnee and onls because We felt col :
strained 20 keep in touch with properties
which we had reorganizcd or whose se-
curities we had recommended to the pub
lie both here and in Europe.
AN apparent change In public sentl-
ment in regard TO directorships seems
now to warrant us in seeking to resign
from some of these connections.
Indeed 1t may be, In view OF the
change of sentiment upon the subject
that we shah be otherwise In a better
position to serve such properties and their
security holders, IL we are not directors
We have already resigned from the com
panies mentioned. and we expect from
time to time to withdraw from other
boards upon which we feel there is n
special obligation to remain .
Mr. Baker announced his intention To
withdraw in response to a question wheth-
Continued on Page Fourtcen)
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Federals fall back from Oiinaga.
Status of copper strike uncertain.
Underwood back home from canvass.
Mrs. Tillman defies government.
j. p. Morgan e. Co. withdraw from
corporations.
2-Country's business conditions vary.
3-Figures on farm products amaze
Europe.
Editorial comment.
5-McDonald first witness in behalf of
Bodeker.
Morning medley of days doings
woodward Iron company to spend
huge sum.
Begin Vanderbilt inquest today
6-Society.
7-Sports.
s-Ouster started against Judge lI.awler,
9-Mystery surrounds conference with
Lind.
private ZOO in England inter-
esting place.
13--Markets.
IA review of 1918 as business year.
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ADVANTAGE RESTS
WITH FEDERALS IN
NUElO LAREDO SIEGE
Defenders Retain Position
in Indecisive Struggle.
BarbarOus Cruelty
by Both Sides

Laredo, Tex, January 2.-While the
desultory fighting today was indecisiye
whatever the advantage at the end of
the second days battle In the siege of
Nueyo Laredo. Mex. seemed with The
federal defenders of the town to-
night.
In the most important engagement of
the dayl yleonstitutionalists machine gun de-
tachment OF loo men was dislodged from
its position. 1000 yards from the federal
lines. The rebels We're put to flight after
35 of their number had been killed. The
number of federals Killed is placed at
five. No estimate of the wounded on
either side is available.
Tonight the main line of the besiegers
was unbroken and likewise the govern
fnent troops held their positions Rebel
leaders attribute their lack of success
so far in capturing the town to a delay
in the arrival of artillery reinforcements
They declare that they will prolong the
siege Indefinitely and promise a more
vigorous attack with the arrival of the
artillery.
Confined to East and West
Today's fighting was confined to the
east and west of the city. No concerted
effort was made to approach from the
south although constituticnalsts claim to
have taken the National railway shops
situated in that quarter. The report
was not confirmed. If true, it would
mean an advantageous position for the
besiegers within the city itself and n
close proximity to the custom house and
the National lines depot.
Seven constitutionalists were captured
and summarily hanged today 'as warn
ing 1t was also reported. but not con-
firmed. that the federals had put to death
wounded constitutionalists left lying on
the field.
One act of barbarism was witnessed
from the American side OF the river. A
captured constitutionalist was trussed
with rope to the tail of a wild horse,
which then was sent plunging across the
plain dragging the body behind. The pris-
oner had been shot but 1t was not known
whether he was dead. Some who saw the
incident said that the mans head had
beer severed before the body was tied
to the horse.
Another story which gained general cir
culation, but which was uneonfirmed, was
that wounded consttutionalist, his arms
tied behind his back and his knees tied
to MS body, was spitted on pole and
paraded in front of the federal lines.
1t was learned today that the federa's
are maintaining vigilant border patrol
on the Mexican side and that no Mexican
citizen is permitted to cross the river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
KNOWLEDGE OF BIBLE is
DECLINING, DECLARES BRYCE
Former Ambassador Washington Speaks at Opening Of Ed
cational Conference-Makes Plea for Religious Train
ing in Schools Of All Glasses

must not be left out of the schools
have learned how strongly Americans
feel the need of Strengthening school
work in this direction among such popu-
latons as fill England and America The
teacher ought to be permitted to do this
work. Not one out of thousand of
them would misuse his opportunity.
Il have been impressed. both in the
United States and England, with the fac;
that knowledge of the Bible is declining
among all classes. with an incalculable
loss to the life Of the country
Viscount Bryce. in conclusion. said he
approved of the American contention that
women made better teachers than men
for younger pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
RATE REDUCTIONS
BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Express Rates All Over the
Country to Be Materially
Reduced

Washington. January 2.-Lower express
rates throughout the country will become
effective one month from today by the
terms of the recent interstate commeres
commission order. Not only will the
rates be reduced materially. but the COM
panies will comply with regulations for
improved methods of service
Experts estimate the average reductions
in charges will approximate II per cent
one official of large express company
informed the commission today that the
holiday express business for 1918 was 2o
per cent less than it was in 1912. He
attributed the loss to the parcel post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03

scores OF letters of encouragement and in
dorsement of my couse. feel that God
is with those who stand for a principle .
Neither Senator Bankhead nor Repre-
sentative Clayton are In Washington and
obtained.
First Assistant Postmaster General Ro-
per said this afternoon that the new
postmaster at Geneva had his commits
sion and that 1T was up to him to take
charge OF the office"
OF course, said Mr. Roper. Mrs.
Tillman, | believe. owns the propefts,
but the government has 1t leased. and i.
presume that after the postmaster pre-
sents his credentials and demands pos
session that Mrs. Tillman will think bet
ter of it and not give any trouble
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give up tie office

She charges that there was plot
to oust her. which was successful, in
spite of her "piteous appeals to Repro
sentative CLAYTON and Senator Bank
head
Declaring that she built the most s1r-
to-dnte postoffice in any section of the
state and that she owes money ON the
quarters and expected to be able to pey
same by serving out her term, Mrs. TILL
man issues her defiance TO the govern
ment by saying: Il am camping in the
office and refusing TO surrender IT. |
have asked for an open invGtisation. I
am awaiting developments, and receiving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03

I,ondon. January 2.-Simplification cf
spelling will be accomplished before ire
problem of religious teaching in schools
IL solved, declared yiscount Bryce, for
ner British amba assador at Washington.
today, in opening a conference on edu-
cation at which q educational associa-
tions are represented.
viscount Bryce put in the forefront OF
his address a plea for the inclusion in
the school curriculum of moral training
based on religious principles. biblical
and religious instruction." he declared,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
Orders Investigation

Washington. January 2-The depart
ment of justice tonight ordered an in
vestigation of the recent trip of Charles
H. Meyer, president of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, from the Calumet cop
per mining district. The department tel
egraphed Edward ]. Bowman, assistant
to the district attorney at Grand Rapids
Mich... to make a thorough inquiry and
to report his findings fully to Washing
ton.
Senator MARITIME has held that the Moy-
er incident was forcible abduction, in
stigated by mine owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
EMPLOYEES GIVEN
PORTION OF SURPLUS

washington. January 2.-Empoyes of
the Washington Street Railway company
began the new year with a portion of
the company's surplus for the last II
months. Under a profit sharing plan
more than $4,000 was distributed, the
amounts apportioned being determined by
length of service. Each check was ac-
companied by a personal letter from
President King. Motormen and conduc-
tors who had been in the service more
than a year got S42.53 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
Questions Hobson's Ability

Boaz, January 2.-tSpecial0-" the po-
litical element of the prohibition wing is
determined to make fight for nation
wide prohibition. that wing should get
behind some man who can get the amend
ment through. Hobson could not
In this city this afternoon Mr.. Under
to secure legislation in Congress. He
pointed out that in seven years Hobs vi
had put but five bills through, three prl-
vate pension bills, one spanning a river
with bridge and the other licensing
negro soldiers TO dine with white people
in the District OF Columbia.
The speaker asked his audiapee IL Hob
ssgl could s.esv,s in The elaate even "A
he remained "on the job.'
The Underwood party had thrilling
experience in the auto ride between All
bertville and Boaz. It was raining and
sleeting and the road was so muddy that
the autos continually sllidded from side
TO side The car in which Mr. Under
wood rode was driven by Melton Kyser,
the 15-year-old son of j. NJ. Kyser OF
Albertville. When the father expressed
fear lest some accident might occur 10
the boy of so few years, the young man.
throwing out his chest, exclaimed: "Wel;,
country"
Speaks to 200
The second car was driven by DR. James
r. Sherman, president of the Albertville
Underwood club. To 200 sturdy men of
this section of Marshall county ]. M.
Srpadlin presented Robert N Bell of
Birmingham, and Mr.. Bell presented Mr..
Underwood. Mr.. Bell pledged mis- sacred
honor THAT this man will not lie to
you for the purpose of getting your
vote"
Mr.. Underwood spoke under most IA
vorable circumstances. Within were
about 200 men anxious to hear the truth.
and they were comfortable around two
hot stoves. Outside, II was sleeting and
bitter cold, therefore there was no need
for haste. and Mr.. Underwood at length
discussed all the issues of the campaign,
real and fictitious issues. AS a result. he
pleased his friends and won over many
from the ranks of his enemy.
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Situation in Hand

Portland. Ore. January 2.-After
coming to Portland late today and
summoning 90 militiament under COM
mand of Adjutant General FINER to
accompany him to Copperfield to ai0
in enforcing martial law, Governor
West received a message from Colonel
Lawton saying the situation was wen
in hand Governor West then released
the militia from duty and returned to
Salem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
Huerta Troops Battle Persistently During Four
! Days of Relentless Attack and Retain Fort
ress Against Superior Numbers
REBELS REPORTED AWAITING
THE ARRIVAL OF AMMUNITION
Charges of Constionasts With Foes On Verge of Route I'm
availing and Fierce Fighting Halts With Victory Rest
ing With Federals Two Hundred Federals
Killed While Rebels Lose Many More

Presidio Tex January AFTER driving rasping
fire into the federal Onaga MeN for four days. Gen
era Orega rebel army today fell back it reported the
American sde wait the arrival of ammunition the way
from Chihuahua The almost mpregnabe position of the 1000
federa enabled them hold out against the superior numbers
Each time the rebels CHARGED they compelled to fall back
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Albertville Speech

Albertyille, January Especially }
In assailing the democracy of Captain
Hobson, Mr.. Underwood at this place
this morning declared: "He is unsound
on local self-government; he is un-
sound on the tariff he Is unsound in
regard to white supremacy"
The leader was introduced by J. NJ
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
MRS. TTLLMAN DEFIES
THE GOVERNMENT TO
TAKE AWAY OFFICE
Deposed Geneva Postmsress Declares She is Camping
Ground and Will Not Surrender Assistant Postmaster
! General Says it is Up to Appontee to Take Charge
ny C. &c. STEWART

Washington January Especial Mrs Ida o. Tillman,
the deposed postmaster Geneva another telegraph letter
the New York Times her intention of refusing
give up tie office.
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Though they were flanxed on three
troi had prepared for n possible re-
treat of their whole army to Ameri-
can territory, the fedcraIs fought per-
sistcntiy.
Ii appeared that the rebels were
& drawing the federal fire merely to ex-
haust II. The plan of driving out the
l federal force by skirmishing was In
l line with the usual guerilla tactics of
| the rebels who seldom make an aggres-
sIvc charge.
So far nebel losses have been heaviest,
due to the federals' superior range.
Federal deserters reported that they
had had less than 200 killed, number
of wounded unknown. while rebel losses
would EXCEED that number.
Few federal deserters attempted to
reach the American side today. The
wounded We're cared for by the Red
Cross. DIR. c. r. Braden, the Red Cross
agent, reported that he had so wounded
in the mission church. He telegraphed
TO Ell Paso that he thought his medical
force sufficient.
Major McNamee tonight sent report
by telegraph as follows:
"Situation unchanged intermittent
firing day and night by artillery and
rifles of both sides. Federals so far
have held their own Federal i osludea
are being treated by Red Cross. About
1000 women and children, camp follow
ers on the other side of river await
ing result of fight immigration Of
ficers and Red Cross are to take charge
of them Also l am cooperating in
lending all possible assistance
No opposition to the crossing Of
women and children refugees is to
be made.
While firing continued tonight. the
situation seemed to have resolved it,
self into determination by the rebels
to await the exhaustion of the federals'
supply of ammunition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
MISS HOBBS ORDERS
C0PPERF|ELD, ORE,
UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Governors Envoy Takes
Drastic Action When Of
ficials Refuse to Close
Saloons

Copperfield, ore. January 2.--Martinl
b. X Lawson, superintendent of the
state penitentiary. Five members OF
the coast artillery backed up the proc
lamation. This action followed a de-
mand made by Miss Fern Hobbs, pri-
vate secretary to Governor West for
the designations of members of tho
city council and other city officials
who are accused of violating an ordi-
nance regulating saloons. When her
demand was refused the governors rep
resentative ordered Colonel Lawson to
place the town under martial law. Then
she boarded a train to return to the
state capital
Saloons Raideci
Colonel Lawsons small force began
by raiding the saloons of which they
took charge. The proprietors werc
given until o'clock tomorrow after
noon to ship their bar fixtures and
liquors out of the county, on penalty
of confiscation. All city officials We're
arrested and were not permitted to
communicate with attorneys.
Governor West two aeks ago re-
ceived a protest signed by more than
half the residents of Copperfield
against alleged law violations by sa-
looms here. one of which was owned
by the mayor and another by a coun
Gilman. 1t was charged that liquor
was being sold to minors and that
closing hours We're not observed
The governor called on Mayor Stew
art to close the saloons and he refused.
When Sheriff Rand also refused to
act, Governor West sent Miss Hobbs to
take charge of the situation.
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STATUS OF COPPER
STRIKE SITUATION
|SST|L[ UNCERTAIN
Negotiations for Settlement
Halt and Sway With
Little Definite Ac-
ti0n Taken
'''''''.........''.. ''...................

Houghton, Mich, January 2-Peace ne
gotiaticns in the copper strike situation
halted and swayed today After a report
had become current of an important COM
munieation from union sources early in
the day there was a series of conferences
between John B. Densmore of the depart
ment of labor and representatives Of the
conflicting interests. the end of them
Mr.. Densmore said he still had hopes
of finding way out of the districts diff
ficulties and added that his hopes were
higher than "a hours before.
Just what progress the negotiators made
was question to which there was moth
ing approaching a definite answer.
Mr. Densmore late today met two fresh
arrivals in the situation. Grant Hamilton
OF Washington, ID. c., and James r.
Roach of Albany, n. Y, both officials of
the American Federation of Labor They
told interviewers they were sent to the
strike scene by President Gompers OF
the national labor body who wished a
report from personal representatives.
Company's Statement
Company officials today said they were
willing to take back men who have had
no part in promoting strike violence and
they have no intention of barring from re-
employment men whose homes are well
established in the various mining COM
mllnities.
Taking company figures as basis there
are some 5000 less men employed now
than when the strike started. The local
labor market is about exhausted of strik-
ers or other unemployed men who are
willing to drill or tram in the under
ground workings.
Just how many men the managers are to
ge, by Importation of fresh men was not
announced. but that from 1900 to 1000 men
might be brought in was acknowledged
as a fair estimate.
The part the American Federation of
Labor as such plans, to take in the dis
trict was not divulged by Hamilton and
Roo ch. They said their reports would be
made to Gompers. There also was a
hint that some OF the findings might be
used as ammunition in the fight before
Congress for restricted immigration laws
for which the federation is fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03

ichNe shts morning TOT ftefnh. tontkhi
speaks at Pen city.
Underwood had but one misfortune
& = he trip On account of a broker
s omobile he was unable to fill date:
= onday afternoon in oenter and Cedar
3luff in Cherokee county. Otherwise he
had successful trip and he encountered
great success.
Il find said Mr.. Underwood, tina
the strength of Captain IIobson consists
of the extreme or political prohibition
list, not those who are prohibitionists
for the sake of real temperance. In al
dition he has drawn to his column those
republicans who enter democratic pri.
maries for the purpose of striking the
party a blow. However, the great bulk
of the people are democrats and | am
certain of the ultimate result cor.
rected many false charges disseminated
by my opponent And feel confident that
the country through which I have just
rassed will return safe majorties against
my opponent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-03
Mover Restless

Chicago, January 2.-Charles I'll. Moyer.
president of the Western Federation of
Miners, passed restless day In the hos
pistol wound and bruises inflicted on him
when he was expelled from Calumet The
date when the injured labor leader will
be able to resume activity is uncer-
tain. A
Meyer talked late today with John
Mitchell and Clarence Darrow, but was
unable tonight to announce his plans
He said he would endeavor to prepare
statement tomorrow