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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

for the taxation or receipt OF revenue
1t has been suggested that the state
might properly provide, If it so chose,
a scheme by which, in consideration
of no imposts, or of slight imposts, the
dam and accessory work should, at the
end of a fixed period, become the prop
erty of the state, In other words, the
state might say: Instead of taxing you
or getting revenue out of you during
the life of this franchise, we will alb
stain from so doing and take our pay
ment. as 1t were, in lump sum, namely
the Improvement which shall thereupon
become ours. BY so doing. or course, the
state would substitute itself for the pre-
vious guarantee. and be identically sit
uated with respect to the federal gov
ernment
$50 much can be said on both sides
of this question that l have not at
tempted to definitely reach a conclusion
thereon, and l put it here for your con-
sideration and that of the Congress.
AS to dams and wurks previously au-
thorized under statutes retaining the
power OF amendment, repeal, etc. this ac'
makes all such subjects to it's provi-
sons. AS to navigation cams erected
by the federal government. at which
hydro-electric power may pe ceveloped
incidentally, this act places the disposi-
ton of such power In the hands of the
oecIeldry ol Narr VINO may permit the
development and use thereof by conn.,
panies in states which have complied
with the above mentioned requirements
as to public utilities.
"I have gone over this subject with
the President and am authorized to say
that he approves of the general prin-
ciples underlying this bill, and of the
methods proposed to effectuate the same.
He has not had the time nor opportun-
ity to go with precision INTO the de
tails"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

Miss Nettie Bailey. Miss Annie Archer,
Miss Blanche Evans, Miss Lucy Griffin.
Miss Linda Batson, Miss Ludie Reid,
Miss Mary r. Lacey, Miss Jaffie Moore,
Miss Lay, Miss Sims, Miss Mcdonald,
Mrs. I. g. Griffin and John w. McCon-
nell, Herbert Milton Julian Herrin.
Clement Overstreet. Arthur Reynolds
John Fl. Bush, Wood Price, Claud
Brows, j. I. Cochrane, Carl Griffin,
Hode Eastman, Shepherd, Brannon,
James, Maultin. Mcdonald, John Dom
aldson, Frank Johnston, Kittrell Trotter.
and Mrs. G. G. Neal.
Bishop e. p. Allen paid his annual
visit to st. Aloysius Catholic church
today An inspection was made of the
church. the manse and sisters convent.
A special blessing was given to the
new Saint Aloysius Catholic school.
The services and blessing were attend
ed by large number OF the members
of the Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

On two tables we have assembled from ou
have been 'hurt' from handling during the pas
custom to thus clear the stock of slightly dana
books that have been soiled by dust and finge
and covers spoiled perhaps their contents
cludes many kinds of reading, such as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
II Takes the King

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
> Now. children" /" said the school teach
er. "can any of you tell me Of greater
power than lking?''
s'Yes, ma'am,'' cried little boy,
eagerly
Very well. you may tell the class"
replied the teacher
IAN ace" was the unexpected reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Heavy Shows at Pittsburg

Pttsburg. February 20.-Since the ad.
rent OF the present winter. Pittsburg has
had more snow than in any similar season
since a branch of the weather bureau was
established here 40 years ago. The record
shows IS inches of snow so far this vim
ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Quite Reliable

From Pearsons Weekly.
Old Lady Ito cabman): Does your
horse ever shy at motors?"
Cabby: "Iyor' bless you, no. lady; @
didn't even shy when railway trains fust
come in.'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
EXERCISES
OF ALLEN ACADEMY

AS announced in yesterdays paper,
the Allen Academy commencement
sermon will be preached by Rev. Mr..
Price tomorrow at IL a. m.
The exercises of the graduating
class will be held at 10 o'clock Mon
day morning at the Colonial Theatre.
AS part of the senior work in Eng
lish each member of the class is re-
quired to prepare final theme. From
these the faculty will select four to
be presented in public.
We give below the names of the
members of the class, together with
the theme of each. The first four on
the list have been designated to be
presented at the graduating exercises
Monday:
Guy Bittle - "The South Coming
Into It's Down."
Fannie Allen-"Woman's Education
Today"
Edgeworth Webb-"Woodrow Will
son."
Victor lie Tulle-"The Presidents
Mexican Policy; Pro-"
W. Jennings Bergman - Good
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
INTEREST IN REVIVAL
REACHES HIGH MARK
Great Crowds Attend Women's Mass
Meeting and Last Nights
Service.

Between twelve and fifteen hundred
people were in attendance on the re-
vival srvices at the airdome yesterday
and there were about fifty professions
of reclamation and conversion during
the day. 1t was great day.
The airdome was we'll filed last
night and the mass meeting for
women in the afternoon was the big
gest seen in Bryan in many years.
Mr.. Price spoke in the women's
service on The Wonderful Power of
Woman's influence" and at night
on the subject, What Shall the Twen-
tieth Century Man DIDO With Christi"
That sermon last night was one OF
the strongest l ever heard" said a
prominent and thoughtful business
man this morning. 1t was a great
message and made profound impress
sion on the large audience that
heard it.
There was no service at the air
dome this morning, but there will be
service tonight, and Mr.. Price is to
speak on What Do Men Most Want?"
There will be three services in the
airdome tomorrow-at IL a. m. and s
p. m. and a great meeting for men
and boys at $3.50 p. m. Mr.. Prices
subject for the mems service will be.
Sowing and Reaping in Bryan" His
morning subject will be. Home Life"
The meetings are scheduled to close
Sunday night and great crowds are
expected in these closing services.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
SAY BRYAN FAVORED
FREE TOLLS PLANK
Senator Walsh Charged Mr.. Bryan Not
Only Favored But Passed on the
Wording Of the Plank.
tBy Associated Pressl

Washington. May 16.-The assertion
that Secretary Bryan deliberately ap-
proved the tolls exemption plank of
the Baltimore platform, was made in
the Senate today by Walsh OF Mon.
tana in the tolls debate Senator
Walsh asserted Mr.. Bryan himself
passed on the wording of the tolls
plank, approving 1t with the provision
that beside would stand another
plank declari4g 4g against the admission
of railroad-owned ships to free tolls.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
tBy Associated Pressi

Washington, May 16. - Minister
Riano's promise to investigate the
case OF Private Parks has relieved a
great part of the tension over him.
The Constitutionalists today con-
tinued their assurances Of welcome
to Americans back to Tampico.
The Mexican Petroleum Company
reported that one of its steamers had
returned to Tampico with large load
of oil laborers.
1t was learned today that the Fed
eral gunboat Vera Cruz was not beach.
ed, but sunk in the Panuco river.
The Constitutionalists are maintain
ing perfect order in the country
around Tampico.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
PURCHASED PIcTUeE SHOW.

Wade Cox informed the reporter
today that he had purchased the
Queen Theatre of Corsicana from the
former owner, T. ]. Mcclure, and will
take charge of same on Monday. Mr..
and Mrs. Cox and little daughter will
leave tomorrow to make their home
in that city in future.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
"BEST SELLERS
BEST SMELLERS"
President of Southern Baptist conven-
ton Scores Present-day
Literature.
IBy Associated nressl

Nashville, Tenn, May 16.-At the
Southern Baptist Convention today,
DIR. Lansing Burrows, the presiding Of
ficer, attacked the present-day litera-
ture, asserting the best sellers are
the best smellers."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16

Roads for Texas"
Robert Camp - The President s
Mexican Policy; Con-"
John Graves - Our immigration
Problem"
Thaddeus Knittel-"The New Agri.
culture"
Merwin Peters-"Parcels Post"
Ebert Slataper - The Panama
Canal"
Renick Smith-Theme written last
yeaf.
Robert Trant "Interurbans in
Texas"
Rufus vandiver-"City Building"
At the close of the exercises there
will be the usual presentation of di-
plomas and certificates and the
awards of honor
The public is cordially invited to
be present.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
ASK RAILROADS
FOR STATEMENT
Must Impart Ownership, Direct or In.
direct, In Steamship .-
Lines.
tBy Associated Press1

Washington, May 16.-The Senate
today passed resolution empowering
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to call on all railroad lines for data
regarding their interest, direct or in
direct, in steamship lines. The reso-
luton was introduced by Senator Nor.
ris Sheppard of Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16

erals destroyed all American property
in Monclova before evacuating the
town yesterday, says General Murgia
in report sent here telling of the
occupation of the town last night by
fifty Constituencies. It is believed
here the Federals will concentrate at
San Luis Potosi, abandoning Saltillo
and make final stand against Villas
southwark march.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
THAW To TAKE
SUMMER VACATION
viii Take Sheriff and Police Guard
With Him and Set Up at
Summer Hotel.
[By Associated Pressl

Concord, N. H., May 16.-Harry X.
Thaw in a week will leave the hotel
here with Sheriff Drew and Policeman
stevens and his guards, and visit
Stephens camp. on Lake Masaecum.
They will probably locate for the sum.
mer at a hotel in Gorham.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
PIERCE COMPANY
GOES TO COURT
Would Force Secretary Of State tc
Issue Permit to Do Business
in Texas by Mandamus.
tBv Associated Press1

Austin, Tex, May 16.-The Pierce
Oil Corporation today filed a petition
for mandamus in the State Supreme
Court to compel the Secretary of State
to issue permit for it to do business
in Texas. The Secretary of State re-
fused the permit because it is the sue
cessor of the ousted Waters-Pierce Oil
Company.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
ALARMING CONDITIONS
PREVAIL AT MAZATlAN
IRy Associated Pressl

Aboard United States Ship Cali.
fornia, off Mazatlan, May 16.-Besieg.
ing Constitutionalists cut off Mazat-
lan's water supply and sickness ard
the death rate are increasing alarm
ingly. Pleading a lack OF munitions,
the Mazatlan Governor has disarmed
the police. 1t is believed he fears an
Internal revolt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
WILL INVESTIGATE PARKS CASE
tBy Associated Pressl

tBy Associated Pressl
Washington, May 16.-Spanish Am
bassador Riano today received dis
patch saying the Mexican Federals
Immediately would make a complete
investigation of the disappearance of
Private Parks, who recently wandered
into the Mexican lines around Vera
Cruz. This was the only reply IA
Secretary Bryan's demand through
Riano.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
CONFERENCE SET
MEETING DATE
tBy Associated Pressl

Oklahoma City, Okla. May l6.-The
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South today decided
to hold its next qruadrennial meeting
on March 2, 1918. The place is to be
selected later.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
PROMINENT JUR|ST
DIED SUDDENLY
tBy Associated Pressl

Oklahoma City. Okla, May 16.-
Justice Stillwell H. Russell of the Ok.
lahoma Supreme Court, died here sud.
denly today. He was an ex-Confeder.
ate and former Texan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
WHAT BECAME Of
THE MILLIONS
This Is the Question Sought to Be
Proven In the New Haven
Investigation.
IBy Associated Pressl

Washington, May 16.-Just who got
the vanished millions belonging to the
stockholders of the New Haven Rail.
road and how the deals were carried
out by which these millions were turn
ed from the roads treasury to the
pockets of favored financiers, are the
questions the Interstate Commerce
expects to get answered in its in
quiry. 1t was authoritatively stated
today this is the purpose in forcing
the examination of Mellen and other
witnesses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
B. D. SWEENEY GETS
BIG APPOINTMENT
tBy Associated Pressl

Washington, May 16. - President
Wilson today nominated B. O..
Sweeney of Seattle to be Assistant
Secretary OF the Interior.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
REBELS WOULD WELCOME.
AMERICANS TO TAMP|CO.

re Maintaining Good Order in the Country
Around Tampico and Ask Americans to Re.
turn to Operate Their Oil Properties -Ab.
solute Demand Made by the United States in
Reference to Private Parks and Assurance
Returned the Investigation Would be Made
at Once Safety of Consul SiIliman Is
Definitely Assured.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-16
sILLIMAN's SAFETY ASSURED.
GBy Associated Press1

lBy Associated Press1
Washington, May 16.-Renewed as
surances that Consul Silliman Is safe
and en- route to Mexico City we're re-
ceived today from the Brazilian Min
lister, who says delayed trains pre-
vented the arrival of Silliman in Mex.
leo City before this.
Confirmation Of the capture Of
Tuxpam by the Constitutionalists was
received - the State Department to-
day.
DESTROYED AMERICAN .
PROPERTY IN MoNclOvA
fBy Associated Pressl
Eagle Pass, Tex, May 16.-The Fed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
BY HERB e RT.
OG. Herbert Daley.)

Charles Francis Adams. the amateur
skipper from Boston. sailed the Res
olute to a clean-cut victory. over the
Vanitie off Sandy Hook yesterday, on
the very battle-ground, in fact, where
next September Sir Thomas Upton 8
fourth Shamrock will try TO wrest the
Americas Cup from the holding OF the
New York Yacht Club against the best
and fastest boat which this country
can produce.
The yacht designed by the wizard OF
Bristol proved veritable witch in the
whole sail breeze which tumbled out OF
the southwest and cut the Atlantic into
whitecapped waves. Standing up as
steadily as Pisa's leaning tower and
with every sail drawing 10 the last
ounce of its power. she not only dis
tanced the Defiance, which shortly
withdrew because Of a slight accident,
but defeated the Vanitie by minutes
1G seconds actual time and minutes
90 seconds corrected time.
She did more than this. She thrashed
her way to windward for fifteen miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
THE RESOLUTE Sails
TO IN EASY VICTORY
Beats the Vanitie Off Sandy Hook Thanks Largely to
Clever Handling of Amateur Skipper-Accident
Forces Defiance to Withdraw from Race.

fast time OF 3 hours 16 minutes and IL
seconds. The best previous time over
the Americas Cup course OF fifteen
miles to windward and return was
made by the Vigilant on October 10,
1893, when she covered the distance in
8 hours "a minutes and 80 seconds, and
defeated the Valkyrie III by 40 seconds.
Time records in yachting mean little
or nothing, as so much depends upon
the velocity Of the wind but the fact
remains that the Resolute showed
amazing speed under the conditions,
which will be CHEEKY news TO Sir
Thomas.
The accident TO the Defiance was dis
appointing. as much interest centred in
the first meeting of the three yachts
built for the honor of defending the
much priced trophy of the seas. After
crossing the line last she split tacks
with her rivals and went off toward the
New Jersey shore, seeking the greatest
strength Of the ebbing tide and pos
sibly a more westerly wind.
The move. however, was fatal. After
losing mile or more she suddenly with
Continued on page 4. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
MANN'S "FIVE FLUSH" WON
And Bryan, of Washington,
Learned a Poker Point.


Washington, June 1O.--What Repre-
sentative James w. Bryan, OF Wash
ington, knows about the national in
door game, draw poker. was dem
onstrated 20 the House late to-day.
when Mr.. Mann. minority leader.
threatened TO make a point Of no
quorum.
Lets go ahead with this bill so We
can get TO other matters on the We'd
nesday calendar" said Mr.. Bryan.
why oes the gentleman from
Washington four fiush?' retorted Mr.
Mann.
III I'm four sushing you're five
flushing" MIR. Bryan went on.
Hey. Let me into this" exclaimed
Garner. Of Texas. What do ye mean
by five fiush?"
II confess / don't know anything
about poker" said Mr.. Bryan.
We'll. a five flush is a pretty gooi
hand down my way" said Mr.. Garner.
The gentleman is from Texas. and
he ought 10 know" said Mr.. Bryan.
We'll, I'VE got good hand and I
insist that we adjourn" said Mr.. Mann.
md Ny. Mann voA ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
CHURCH TEST FOR WILSON
Protestants to Rival Catholics
on Thanksgiving Day.

Asburv Park, y. j., June 10.-Presi-
dent Wilson, President Marshall
and the entire Cabinet have one date
arranged for them six months from
now which they will find difficult to
side step. The Reformed Church Synod,
which never got over the Presidents s
attendance at a Roman Catholic mass
Thanksgiving Day. has invented a test
for him.
The synod members voted to-day TO
call upon the executive committee OF
tho Federal Council of the Church OF
Christ in America TO organize in Wash
tngton a united service OF all the Prot
estant churches and To invite Mr.. VIII
SON and his Cabinet. II they refuse
the synod will interpret the refusal AS
omen defiance. and subservience TO THE
political influence which the Roman
Catholic Church is attempting 10 exert
by inviting persons in high positions to
attend their services. especially on
Thanksgiving Day"
The proposed service will bs on
Thanksgiving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
BEGS EARLY TRIAL
TOCLEAR HER NAME
Mrs. Bacon, Facing Operation, for
Children's Sake Gets Speedy
Divorce Hearing.

To clear her name for her children
sake from any stigma brought upon 1t
by the divorce suit of her husband,
Samuel Marshal Bacon. of Jersey City,
Mrs. Dora Bacon yesterday obtained
from the Supreme Court promise OF
trial before she undergoes an operation
that may mperil her life.
She already has engaged bed in the
Presbyterian Hospital, as the opera
ton, she said, cannot be delayed with
out even greater danger to her life.
Your deponent," said Mrs. Bacon in
an affidavit. is the mother of four chill
dren. and stands accused OF unfaith-
fulness TO her marriage vows. She
does not desire to undergo this opera
ton until she has purged her name for
the sake of her children from the
stigma cast upon it; and your deponent
does not want to go under the knife,
fearful lest IL may prove fatal. until
she has eliminated the disgrace and
unjust accusations of this defendant,
her husband"
Mrs. Bacon referred to her husband
as defendant because she is suing him
for a separation, and he asks for a
divorce in counter spit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
VIM. HAMMERSTEIN DEAD
End Comes at Sanatorium-
Active in Theatrical Work.

William Hammerstein, head OF the
toria Theatre, died last night at the
Perrigo Sanatorium. at Central Park
West and 91st st. Bright's disease was
the cause. His brothers, Arthur and
Harry, his two sons. Oscar and Reg
inald. and his wife were with him until
the end.
sanatorium ten days ago. He was
much depressed, and expressed the be-
lief that he never would recover.
His activities in the theatrical field
began about twenty years ago. tie
brought forward numerous vaudeville
acts, and when Oscar Hammersteiu,
his father. built the Victoria Theatre
at Seventh av. and 42d ST, he put
William Hammerstein in charge.
During the last two years Mr.. Ham
mcrstein had suffered intermittently
from an acute form Of kidney and liver
trouble. He often complained of severe
neuralgia headaches. and several times
he was forced to retire temporarily
from his business.
While in the sanatorium he showed
but few signs of improvement. and the
end was predicted several days age.
DR.. Philip Grausman was the physi-
clan in charge.
Mr.. Hammerstcin was forty years
old and was married twice. He had
two sons by his first wife She died
FIVE years ago, and in 1911 he married
again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
DROWNING DID NOT
KILL MISS WINTER
New Autopsy Proves Girl
Was Unconscious Be-
fore Immersion.

Baltimore. June 10.-Miss Ella G..
Winter. whose body was found floating
in Curtis Bay last Monday morning.
was not drowned. This was proven
this afternoon after Coroner Hemple,
of the Northwestern District, and Drs.
T. r. Horton and Charles II. Brooks,
police surgeons for Anne Arundel
County. held a second autopsy over the
body at the morgue and found no water
i'm the lungs. Had she died OF drown
ing, physicians declare, water would
have been found in the lungs, even IL
badly decompOsed.
A thorough examination Of the body
showed that it had been in good phys
ical condition before it was found IN
the water. The organs have been given
to DR.. William B. d. Penniman, state
chemist, and will be analyzed to-mor-
row.
Another important development was
the finding Of Miss Winters hat. IL
was found last Friday by Randall
Rhodes, a fisherman. fully half mile
np Curtis Creek. The authorities do
not believe II. could have foated ND
the creek unless there was a strong
wind blowing Thursday night. There
was wind that night, but it was no.
strong enough. is the belief, to have
carried the hat that far up the creek,
where tn e is always strong current
flowing toward the bay.
Coroner Hemple and Drs. Brooks and
Horton performed the autopsy. while
states Attorney Green attended, TAX
lug notes.
When asked IL he would be willing
To say hat Miss Winter was drowned
DIR. Hemple said he would not, because
~ rhe disclosures made by the autopsy
Dr Uotton and DR. Brooks bore out
DIR. Henple, but they acknowledged
that had water been found In MISS
Winters lungs II would have proven
hovond the shadow OF doubt that she
had been drowned.
They said that. while the absence OF
water does not prove absolutely tha'
the girl was dead before entering the
water. II does prove conciusiveiy tnat
she was unconscious. Had she taken
single breath. they added. after enter
ing the water. there would have been
water In the lungs.
Immediately after the autopsy STATE >
Attorney Green gave Sheriff Potee IN
structions to make further insesti-
gatien.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-11
DEATH NEWS HELD UP
Sisters Accident Kept Secret
Till His Daughter Weds.

Unaware OF the death Of his sister
Mrs. William Dawson, who fell from
the second story OF her home Tuesday,
Ernest Hall, lawyer. of 1857 Boston
Road. attended the marriage Of bis
daughter, Miss Edna Hall, to Herbert
Hampton Anderson yesterday morning.
The news Of Mrs. Dawson's death was
kept from Miss Hall and her father
until after the wedding.
Mrs. Dawson, who was fifty-eight
wears old. lived in Florence Park. OyS-
ter Bay. She had been i'll for some
time and topped through the window
Tuesday while trimming vines. She
was a member OF Christ EPISCOPAL
Church of this city. where the funeral
will he held tomorrow.