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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-09-10
lion and The Cotton
Your Uncle T. E. w.

but everybody hates despotic militarism and
insane autocracy.
The German Army is doing wonders, but
is wearing its strength away. Every day costs
it trained soldiers who cannot be replaced.
The Germans cannot do any better than
they did at the start, whereas the French,
English and Russians rise stronger from each
fall.
The papers tell us the enemy draws nearer
Paris. Suppose he does-the Russians draw
nearer Berlin.
Where have the Germans won a decisive
victory? Nowhere.
They devastated Belgium. a neutral coun-
try the Germans were honor bound to leave
alone; but the Belgian army has not been de-
stroyed.
The French have been pushed back, but
there has not been any Worth, Gravelotte,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1914-09-10

Children say they do not want religion"
Then he adds
If there ever challenge to religion, it
exists in New York City, where school children
have gone a strike against singing certain
songs on the ground that the words had reli-
gfous tinge eve don't go in for any religion
is the way they put it. Not irreligious they, SIM
ply unregious 1t is the great multiplying result
of many religions in the same smelling pot at
the same time.
Now if the children don't want religion,
who's to blame?
The preachers boy never has any: is it the
fault Of the preacher?
[ knew Presbyterian clergyman, in At
lanta N-l.o had preached thousands of sinners
into hell. while the sinners were asleep in the
church; and who had written thousands of
miles of editorials for church papers; and
whose belly ached dreadfully on account Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
ARGENTINA BEEF
PACKING PROBED
State Department to Deter
mine Who Controls
Product

Washington, January DEMONSTRATION
OF Argentina beef packing has been
quietly started by the state department
to determine who controls the product
whether there is a combination among
Argentina packers and to what extent
American packers are parties to any COM
bines that may exist. Orders have been
sent from Washington to diplomatic
agents of the department In the Argen-
tina to make careful inquiry into the
Argentina industry, and particularly into
contracts made for the delivery of beef
to shippers who send it to the United
States.
Although no one in authority would
discuss the investigation, II Is under
stood the information obtained is for the
use of the department of justice. At
torney General McReynolds. II is known,
has been conducting his own inquiry into
the Argentina beef market and tho fac
tors which figure in the price of that
beef In the American markets. His
agents already have reported designs by
American packers to control refrigerat-
ing space on steamships plying between
the South American republic and the
United States. To what extent this con-
dition prevails has not been determined,
but officials OF the state department who
have been consulted are of tho opinion
that the American packers play u prom-
nent part in all matters relating to the
Argentina beef supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
VISITORS TO CITY REFLECT
SENTIMENT OVER STATE

Howard Doster. former senator from
Autauga county. while in Birmingham
yesterday, told his friends that he
would support Oscar w. Underwood for
the Senate
Mr.. Doster Is a prohibltionist and
former leader of that cause In the Ala
hada senate. He does not think that
prohibition is an issue in this cam
pnign.
II have observed conditions through
out the state.n he added, "and have
reached the conclusion that Mr.. Under
wood Will be elected senator and b.
Is. Conner governor"
George H. Parker. the well known
banker of Cullman county. is strong
in his support of Oscar w. Underwood
for the Senate. tfe was a visitor to
Birmingham Yesterday
You may count upon Cullman coun-
ty." he said. Our people are demo-
Gratis and are able to distinguish be-
tween work and words, There is a
material difference between the two
words and we can appreciate that diff
ference. Mr.. Underwood's majority will
be large"
J. Max Austin Of Wetumpka. physi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
ANOTHER MAN SHOT
BY H|GHWkYMAN
O'Hare Wounded in Right
Leg--Is Not Seriously
Wounded

r. II. OHare of 517 Twenty-first street,
north. was shot in the leg and painfully
wounded by an unknown negro at
Twenty-fifth street and Fourth alley last
night at $3.50 o'clock. 1t was stated at
the South Highlands infirmary, where
the wounded man was removed in Shaw s
ambulance following the shooting, that
the bone of his left leg was broken. 1t
was not known at late hour last night
whether or not it would be necessary to
amputate.
According to the accounts of the shoot
ing, Mr.. O'Hare was walking north on
Twenty-fifth street and as he was pass
ing Fourth alley negro suddenly stepped
out in front of him and commanded him
to hold up his hands. He stood for a
moment looking at the negro and made
no move to obey. The negro stood for
an instant and then fired, leaving the
scene at hard run. When last seen he
was making toward Fourteenth street
on Third avenue.
The police and detective departments
are both working on the case. PATROL
man McGill brought in a suspect about
10 o'clock last night. hut after an exam
nation he was released. 1t Is the opn-
ion of the police that the negro Is the
same man who attempted to hold up A.
j. Clark Monday night.
1t was stated at the hospital last night
that Mr.. OHare's injuries, while pain
full, are not serious and that he is In no
danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
THREE CHILDREN
DIE AS A RESULT
OF EATING POISON

Haleyville, January 2I-(Special.)
The three children of Perry Rowland,
while playing near their home yes
tcrday, found a Jar of phosphorus
paste that contained a good deal of the
deadly poison and because OF its sweet
taste they ate the whole of 1t.
A load OF trash and empty cans, col
Iected by the town sanitary wagon,
had been dumped In "A gully and the
children playing with the cans found
the Jar among the rubbish, The old
est was only years old. tho youngest
a mere baby. They complained about
noon yesterday of feeling sick and later
went to sleep. 1t was not until o'clock
that II was realized the children were
Ill. Medical aid was sent for but the
deadly drug had done its fatal work
ana all three little ones died during the
night.
Their father Is ono of tho drivers
who has been employed here by the
Woodward company for over two years
sinking gas wells and who. with his
comrades and their families. were NOV
ing to Fayette TO do some drilling
there.
1t is understood the remains will be
taken to their homo in Indiana for
burial this evening on tho Seminole
Limited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
bODEKER'S FRIENDS
ASSEMBLE TONIGHT
Mass Meeting Will Be Held
at jefferson Theatre to
Discuss His Candidacy

In the interest of George H. Bod
eker's candidacy for sheriff of Jeffer-
son county there will be held tonight
a the Jefferso ntheatre a mass meet
ing.
There is more than ordinary interest
In the meeting in that Mr.. Bodeker
was former chief of police and was
dismissed on evidence procured by C.
W. Austin, one of his opponents. and
concerning the value of which there is
marked difference of opinion.
Circulars distributed advertising the
mass meeting have invited all to at
tend who believe in a fair deal This
is taken to mean that the recent in
vestigation by the city commissioners
into the official life of Mr.. Bodeker
will be discussed. Several speakers Will
be heard and it is anticipated that
spirited oratory will be indulged in.
Following the meeting Mr.. Bodeker
viii launch his campaign for the Of
flee of sheriff. 1t is probable that he
viii form a club tonight, and with the
Enforcement of those who attend the
meeting begin his fight That the meet
ing will be largely attended is gem
orally believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28

clan of the state convict bureau, was
a visitor yesterday. lie stated that the
state would take some of the eonviets
now employed at Lucille and Belle Ell
len and put them in Aldrieh mine, the
owners of which have recently con-
tracted with the state for convict labor
sanitary conditions are good said
Tr. Austin. AT Banner and Flat Top
We have a few cases of meningitis but
nothing of a nature of an epidemic
John II. Wallace. Jr. candidate for
governor, returning from Virginia.
where he delivered an address before
the legislature in regard to protec-
ton of game life. passed through Bir-
mingham yesterday.
Virginia" he said. has shown an
aptitude for the preservation of game
animals and birds. and will no doubt
adopt a law as strong as that which
prevails in Alabama.
Il feel confident in regrd to my can
aidacy, and will Immediately get again
Into the thick of the fight | cannot
fcresee the possibility of the people re
electng Mr.. Conner
Other well known Alabamians In Rir-
ningham yesterday We're Judge John
Purifoy, state treas asurer and candidate
for secretary of state; Malcolm \,
Graham of Autaugaville, candidate for
state treasurer. and ". A. Connolly. a
well known attorney of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
boy CONFESSES To
BOMB OUTRAGES
New York Youth Startles
the Police With Crime
Revelations

New York. January 27.-Alfred Leh-
Of his teens. sat in the witness chair
today and confessed to having taken
part In Is bomb outrages, revealed
knowledge of so. cleared up the mys-
terry of two murders and furnished In
formation concerning a number of less
ser crimes.
Today Lehman was called as wits
ness in the trial of Angelo sylvester,
accused of one Of the bomb outrages,
Lehman told the court of the burns
Ing of two Brooklyn houses for the In
surance and many other lesser crimes.
He said the bomb outrages usually
brought the perpetrators $500.
ono robbery showed Chinese was
murdered This. he said. netted him
s., while the two men with him who,
he said. killed the Chinese. got thu
same amount.
The boys statement corroborated I'M
detail n confession he made to the pos
lice last fall
Lehman said he had personally plants
ed l6 or is bombs, causing much dams
age.
"The gang I worked for" said he.
"were blackhauders The boss would
write letters demanding money under
threats of death to well-to-do Italians.
When they did not come across l waa
sent with a bomb.
"They usually paid up after the ex~
plosion of the bomb. If they did notv
we went after 'em again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
GREEK WINS OVER CANADIAN
CHAMP. IN STRAIGHT FALL
Kervaras Uses Body Scissors Twice with success-Both
Grappers Have Many Narrow Escapes-Match Gains
Enthusiastic Approval of Spectators
Events Also Interesting
BY ASA RoUNTREE, JR.

Assuming the aggressive in the early
part of the bout, Gus Kervaras, the
Greek Lion" last night defeated Mike
Donnelly, the Irish Whirlwind," in two
straight falls at the Birmingham Athletic
club. The match, which was staged be-
fore a capacity house, gained the en-
thusiastic support of the spectators in its
early stages and up until. the very end,
when the Greek heavyweight caught his
opponent in corner and pinned his shoul-
ders to the floor with a body scissors .
the fast work of the giant grapplers held
rapt the attention of the audience.
The first fall came at the conclusion
% minutes of hard work, After trying
almost nearly every hold, calculated to pin
the shoulders of his adversary to the
mat the big Greek resorted to body
scissors" and succeeded in putting the
massive back of the Canadian champion
flat on the floor.
After a brief rest the two went back
at each other hammer and tongs, and
for awhile neither gained any material
advantage over the other. However to-
ward the end of 10 minutes of wrestling
Donnelly seemed to tire, and the Greek
redoubled his efforts to gain another fall
and the match. From this time on the
Irish wrestler appeared to tire fast and
at the end of Is minutes of warm work
kervaras got mis- opponent in the corner
and, after several Intellectual attempts to
throw the Irishmau, again resorted to
the body scissors and. as in previous
attempt, was successful. Donnelly SEEM
ingly being too tired TO break the hold.
Sleptical at first, the large crowd that
witnessed the bout gradually warmed up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
SERIOUS GALES ON
CALIFORNIA COAST

San Francisco, January 27.-The highest
seas known ON the Pacific coast since it
was charted by the United States govern
ment were recorded during the recent
series of gales.
Fl. w Rhodes lighthouse inspector was
in receipt today of reports from keepers
giving the facts. The light on Trinidad
head, near Eureka, Cal. was put out last
week by surf that smashed the thick pro-
tecting panes of glass surrounding 1t.
Trinidad head rises $50 feet above the
sea level. The light is perched on a
shelf of rock about half way up, and the
lens is 200 feet above the margin of the
surf
a eomber leaped the summit of the light
on Tillamook rock, off the coast of Ore
son. and smashed the glasses.
The sea on the south coast swept over
the summit of the light ON San Pedro
breakwater, 10 feet up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits
filed yesterday in the city and circuit
courts:
James Hutcheson. administrator, es-
tate OF Rigsby Hutcheson. vs. Sloss-
Sheffield steel and Iron company; $4,000
damages claimed for alleged personal
injuries.
Marion Chandler VS.. Louisville and
Nashville Railroad company; $4,000
damages claimed for alleged loss of
leg.
George L. Adams VS.. st. Louis and
San Francisco Railroad company; $4,000
damages claimed for alleged personal
injuries.
Thomas Griffin vs. Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company; $4,000
damages claimed for alleged personal
Injuries.
w. p. Brown vs.. Republic Steel and
Iron company; $4,000 damages claimed
for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
CLAUDE HENDRIX TO
PLAY WITH FEDERALS

Kansas City, January 21.-Claude
Hendrix. who pitched for the Pittsburg
National league baseball club last sea-
son, will wear a Kansas City Federal
league uniform next year. according to
an announcement by the club tonight.
Hendrix recently signed a contract
with Joe Tinker, manager of the Chi
cago Federal league club. and. accord =
ina to tonights announcement, has
turned him over to Kansas City
George Perring, an infielder with the
Columbus American association team
last season. tonight signed to play with
the Kansas City Federals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
GEORGE YANTZ SOLD
BY JOHNNY DOBBS

New Orleans. January 27.-Manager
John Dobbs of the New Orleans baseball
club today announced the sale of Catcher
George Yantz tn Toledo of the American
association. Contracts have been re-
ceived from Pitchers James Bagby and
Abner Perry and Catcher Robert Hig-
gins.
Manager Dobbs said he expected a num-
Der Of young pitchers and outfelders to
report for spring training February /, and
the entire squad by February Is. About
10 of the Cleveland players are expected
here to begin training within the next
week or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
REQUEST FOR HIGHER
RATES WITHDRAWN

Topeka, Kan, January o7.--An APP
plication for permission to increase
freight rates from 10 to 25 per cent
on produce and creamery products
which had been made by western rail-
roads, was withdrawn by represcn-
tatives of the roads today at n hearing
before an examiner of the interstate
commerce commission.
Forty produce dealers from Nebraska.
Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri and
North and South Dakota were pres
ent to protest against the proposed
Increase. Tho action of the railroad
representatives brought the hearing to
an abrupt end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Nine. Melba

The concert to be given under the aus
pices of the Birmingham Music Study
club, with Mime. Melba, the great urima
donna as the principal, at the jefferson
theatre the evening of February prom
ises to be one of the musical events OF
the season. The seat reservation on at
the store of the Cable-Shelby-B Burton
Piano company on Second avenue indt-
Gates that great interest is being taken
in the offering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
CREE GETS BIG
OFFER FROM FEDS,

Sunbury, Pa. January 27-"Birdie"
Cree, the New York American outfielder.
said today the Pittsburg Federal league
baseball team had offered him 5000 a
year for three years and had promised
to deposit half of that figure. If he signs
three-year contract. Cree has not given
his decision to the hunting party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
TYLER MAY SIGN
WITH FEDERALS

Lowell Mass. January 27.-Mordicai
Brown, manager of the st. Louis club
of the Federal league, came here today
to obtain the services of George Tyler,
pitcher of the Boston Nationals. Tyler
that he had taken the Fed
eral offer under consideration. He said
he was dissatisfied with the terms Of
fered him by Boston, but wasn't ready
to sign with the new league. He prom
ised Brown an early answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
MELVILLE PRATT is
SIGNED BY BILLIKENS

Montgomery, January 27.-.Montgomery
today signed two new players, both
Southern college men. Dan Showers.
outfielder and pitcher. is semi-profes-
sional from Millsaps college. Jackson,
Miss. He has played with Gulfport, Miss.
NJ. w. Pratt, University of Alabama
star, secured by Cincinnati last year and
turned over to Naldosta, Ca, in the En-
pire state league, is a highly recon-
mended pitcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Hartzell Report Denied

New York. January "A report frort
Chicago that Roy Hartzell. utility maf
of the New York American league club
mad opened negotiations with President
Gilmore of the Federal league. was de4
MED by President Farrell tonight, when
he made public a letter received FROM
ttartzell, dated Denver. Col, January ~
In which the player said: Your terms
accepted and contract received. Will sign
and report at Hot Springs, Ark. on Feb$
ruarV 10"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Evans Is Bound Over

Andrew Evans, a negro. charged un-
der the federal law with breaking into
a box car and interfering with inter-
state commerce. was given hearing
before Judge r. b. Watts, United States
commissioner, yesterday and was bound
over to the federal grand jury In the
sum of $500. Evans was accused of
breaking into car in the st. Louis
and San Francisco Railroad company's :
yards in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28

Agnes Long, chairman OF the member
ship committee.
Yesterday afternoon the Wesley House
held its first birthday celebration, 1t hav-
ing been established one year ago A
birthday cake bearing one candle was
placed in the center of the table and
ring, dime and thimble were cut from
1t by the children. Miss Dorothy Grim
and her assistants, Miss Stovall and Miss
Eva Dorton, arranged the occa asion which
was greatly enjoyed by the children.
The play "Ben-Hur'' was presented last
night at the Ensley opera house by the
degree team of Evening Star court No. 5
of Ensley and Birmingham court No. l.,
Tribe of Ben-Hur. The performance was
witnessed by a large number of MEM
bers from the two lodges and 10 candi-
dates. The play was very spectacular
and was presented for the first time in
the south by degree team.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Ann
Street Presbyterian church held its an
nual election of officers Monday at the
home of Mrs. w. L. Martin at Fairview
The meeting was well attended and plans
for the coming year were discussed. The
following officers were elected: Mrs
James Sans, PRESIDENT Mrs. w. l.. Nor
ton, nrst vice president; Mrs. II. n. Bell,
second vice president: Mrs. Harry Eng
lish. secretary; Mrs. Thomas Watson,
trea surer.
The regular meeting of St Margaret s
Guild. of ST. Johns Episcopal church,
which was to have been held this after
noon, has been postpond on account of
the rehearsal of the baby opera, which
will be presented in about two weeks
by the guild The next meeting will
be held at the Ensey public library on
Wednesday, February 4.
The members of the st. Anthony's So
cfal club will give dance this evening
at their hall on Avenue Ii and Twenty
second street. The public is invited to
attend.
The marriage of Miss Beulah Story to
Mr.. Charles Hudson will take place at
the home of the brides home today, the
Rev. T. II. b. Teeple officiating The
young couple will reside in this city
The banquet of the Ensley Commercial
club, which was to have been held last
night, has been postponed till February
10 on account of large number of the
members being unable to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS
Mrs. Fiske

Seats go on sale at the Jefferson theatre
box office this morning for the perform
ance by Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan
company in the strong Sheldon play, 1.-THE
High Road" Friday night Social and
political reforms that are now upper
most in the public mind. are unfolded in
''The High Road" The attendance prom
ises to be large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Elrjc Lynde Nichols Dead

Piattsburg, N. Y, January 27.-ElrIc
Lynde Nichols of PlattsburR, FOR more
than half century one OF the promi~
nent business men of northern New
York, died here. aged 90 years. Mr..
Nichols was factor in the develop
ment of iron industry OF the Sarannc
valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
At the BiiOu

Everyone who has read "Freckles"-and
they number thousands in Birmingham
will want to see the splendid presenta-
ton OF the novel by. the Beulah Poynter
Stock company this week at the Bijou.
1t is probably the best offering of the
ter will play LENA Rivers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Ambassador Entertains

Washington, January PA brilliant
reception was given tonight by the
German ambassador, Count Won Bern
storff in honor of the fifty fifth an
anniversary of the birth of Emperor Will
liam. The entire diplomatic corps and
many high government officials, includ-
ing Secretary Bryan. attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Ohio to Have Exhibit

Columbus, o.. January IA bill carry
ing an appropriation of 100000 for an Ohio
exhibit at the Panama Pacific exposition
was passed by the lower house of the
Ohio legislature this afternoon. The
measure now goes to the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Prof. Victor Rigueur Dead

Philadelphia, January 27.-Professor
victor Risuer, one of the oldest mem
bers of the French colony here, and
widely known as a teacher died at
his home today from heart disease
Professor Riguer was born in Dillon,
France, 50 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
At the Lyric

Another splendid seven-act Keith vaude.
Vile bill is offered at the Lyric this
week. with Belle Blanche talented singer
and impersonator, Edmond Hayes and
company In a screaming comedy sketch.
and Bradna and Derrick. bareback riders
from Barnum & Bailey circus as the fem
lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
Madame Nazimoya

The production which Charles Frohman
has made for bella Donna" James Ber-
nard Fagan's adoption of Robert Hich-
ems novel of the same name, being used
by Madame Nazimova. is a most elab-
crate one, and will be shown at the JEFF
ferson theatre Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28
At the Orpheum

Certainly the largest and probably the
best musical offering that mas ever been
to the Orpheum is offered there this week
in Wizards Temple OF Music, with it's
splendid stage setting and many novel
and new musical Instruments. Baby yio-
let Stroud is another particularly goo.
act.