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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
NEW YORK MAN DIES
 FROM POISONING
G. N. Fitch Said to Have Taken
 Bichloride of Mercury by Mis- take at Morris Hotel

G. N. Fitch, aged 45 years, a well known travelling man from New York city. died last night about s.so o'clock at the Hillman hospital of bichloride of mercury poisoning. As yet there have been no funeral arrangements an nounced
 The poison which MT. Fitch swallowed was bichloride of mercury tablets di- luted in whisky. According to post mor- tenn statements of the deceased the poi son was taken by mistake.
 The accident or ''attempted suicide" as the affair Is recorded at police head quarters, happened about 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon in a room at the Morris hotel The only accounts of the incident from the hotel management, who were unusually reticent, was that MT. Fftch telephoned to the clerk of the ho- tel to send quickly for a doctor as he had swallowed poison by mistake. A phy- following which MT. Fitch was removed to the Hillman hospital in Johns am- bulance. It was thought from the first that Fitch would recover.
 At the infirmary 1t Is stated by the attendants that Fitch bore himself brave ly and seemed to be recovering until yesterday morning, when he became de- lirious. At the hospital Fitch talked on many subjects but avoided all reference to his predicament with the exception of reiterating that he had taken the bichlor- ide of mercury by mistake.
 Coroner Charles L. Spain was notified of the death of Fitch last night and will undertake an investigation this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
WRECK VICTIMS ARE
 BROUGHT TO QUEBEC

Quebec, May 31.-Amid scenes of mourn ing, this city today received the bodies of l8S victims of the Empress of Ireland dis- aster. In the presence of solemn throng bluejackets carried the collins containing the dead ashore from the government steamer Lady Grey, which brought them from Rimouski, and laid them row by row in the black draped funeral shed on the pier. There, amid pathetic scenes many victims were recognized and claimed by relatives. It may be lays before others are identified.
 Besides the 18S bodies which the Lady Grey had on board as, escorted by H. M. Sussex. she steamed into port today. IS have been identified and taken in charge at Rimouski by relatives. Search of the waters near Father Point. where the Empress of Ireland sank early Friday, has revealed few more of the victims. and 1t seems probable that the bodies of hun dreds of the more than 900 who perIshed lie imprisoned within the shattered hull of the big steamer.
 Investigation into the responsibility for the disaster began yesterday before a coroner's jury at Rimouski. was adjourn ed for a week after Capt Henry q. Ken dall and the chief engineer of the Elm press of Ireland had given testimony placing the blame for the collision on the collier Storstad and declaring that the sinking of the liner was hastened by the seemingly deliberate withdrawal of tho ccIlier's prow from the hole 1t had made in the Empress side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
WORK TO
 COMMENCE TODAY
Probable That for Next Few Weeks Preliminary Work Will Be
 Under Way

In the absence of information to the contrary. City Commissioner James Weatherly anticipates that preliminary work on the viaduct at First avenue and Twenty y-seventh street will be started this morning in accordance with the personal agreement reached be- tween MT. Weather1y and representa- lives of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads some several weeks ago.
 It is known that the railroads have never come to an exact agreement with the SlossSheffield company re- garding the construction of the via duet, but it is stated that this will have no effect in delaying the preliminary work. The actual construction may not begin for a month or two but there is much preliminary work such as re- moval of the street car tracks. grading, excavating and tasks that will have to be done and which is expected to begin today, thus marking the beginning of the end of a viaduct controversy that has been going on in Birmingham Tor the past 10 or 15 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Bessenncr News

Bessemer, May 31.-(Special.) )-Huey J. w. Ttate, died this morning at 9:45 o'clock at the home of his parents at Gordon Heights of ptomaine poison. The deceased was a bright young boy, well known and very popular. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 8 O clock from the Union Baptist church. the services being conducted by the Rev. J. W. Sutherland, pastor of the church. Interment will be made at the Union cem- etery with Jacobs in charge. William Maxwell the 12-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. B. l.. Russell. died this morning at o'clock at the home of his parents at Jonesboro after a short illness. The funeral will take place Monday aft ernoon at o'clock from the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. I. F. Swallows, pastor of the First Pres byterian church. Interment will be made at Elmwood cemetery.
 The local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. will observe the birth of Jefferson Davis on Wednesday after noon at o'clock at the city park, at which time Dr. E. P. Lacey will make an
 
 Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church, and several songs will be rendered by male quartet.
 The Sunday school class of Mrs. G. c. Neal of the First Methodist church has arranged to give a moonlight picnic on Friday evening, June 5, at Hale Springs The party will leave Bessemer at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in automobile trucks.
 Miss Blanche Smithson is delightful hostess at a week end house party at her home in Jonesboro. Her house guests include Miss Susie Mae Quarles of Tus- caloosa, Miss Effie Carlisle of Birming- ham. Miss Marjorie Williams, Miss Willie Eustis, Miss Carrie Belle Smithson and Miss Ruby Smithson. Friday evening the hostess entertained in honor of her guests. Games and music were enjoyed. after which tempting refreshments were served. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Fay Randle. Peyton McEniry, pr. M. c. Ragsdale. Jr., Martin Tipton. Claude Batson. Davis Batson and Rush Quarles
 Mrs. Lawrence Gardner will be hostess to the Auction Bridge club Wednesday afternoSn at the home of Mrs. Ceph REannout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
News of Ensley

large crowd assembled yesterday afternoon at the Ensley park, the occa- sion being the opening Sunday con cert by the T. c. l. band. Prof. S. Costa, director of the band, presented the fol- lowing programme which was much en- joyed and appreciated by the crowd:
 March, "Passo Dupio,' M. L.; over ture, Little Duchess" R. Riccans; grand selection. La Traviata," Verdi fantasia for cornet, Gatti, solo by Prof. s. Costa. Ten minutes interval. Fan tasia, Midnight" Carlini; overture, "Orpheus." Offenbach; grand selection, ''Il Trovatore,' Verdi; mazurka, "Dolse Pensiero," s. Costa; clarinet by MT. Peter Rauss.
 Steel City lodge No. 190, Knights of \ Pythias. has started a movement to pre- eent Pages Night" for d class of 50 c4ndidates for initiation at time. The matter was suggested at the last meeting and a committee appointed to make preliminary canvass of the sit nation, which will make it's report at the regular meeting next Tuesday night. Thomas R. Walker, to whose efforts much of the success of the now famous ''Thomas Carling class of 1913" was due, is chairman of the committee, and has taken the matter up with several of She lodges of the city. The proposition Is that all the Pythian lodges of the city combine and secure, a class of 50 or more and that the class will be given the several ranks by a specially selected degree team and after the style of the elaborate ceremonial of the lola team of Dayton, o. It is stated that the class will be known the "L. c. Waldrop class" in compliment to the present grand chancellor, who was a former member of Steel City lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
MANY STEEL. BARS
 ORDERED BY ROADS

New York, May 31.-The most en- couraging feature in the steel trade during last week was the placing of contracts for 5O,0oo tons of steel bars. plates and shapes by car shops In the last four weeks the merchant car builders have booked orders for 54OO cars and 2900 cars have been added to the number building at railroad shops. The latter will require about 3O,o00 tons of rolled steel products
 In the export field the most import ant development was the placing of 35,0O0 tons of rails for roads in the British colonies with American mills There is also prospective business for 25,000 tons of structural steel for ex- port to Canada
 Domestic railroads placed miscellan- eous rail orders for 5000 tons, while the Seaboard is about to close for 15,- 900 tons. The Mobile and Ohio's or der for 100S cars was the largest of the week. The locomotive shops re- ported orders for 41 locomotives a~
 There was also some improvssua,f'* steel structural work. AlthoH m booked called for only 11hEgh oroers steel shapes lnquiriestx,.Syl,v, tons n ood o1 tons came out....>4' ihVolVihs zo'oVo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Deaths and Funerals
Little Rosalie Blach

As the wintry frost crushes tender rose came the passing of sweet little Ros- allie Blach. aged Is months, at 1O:05 Sun day morning The little girl was daugh- ter of Coleman Blach, 2230 Fourteenth ave- nue, and had been i'll only since Thursday, when she was stricken with an attack of intestinal poisoning. Appreciatins the thoughtfulness of all who would send flowers, MT. Coleman Blach has asked as a personal favor that the same amount be sent to MT E. T. Morgan of the Broyles Furniture company for the ad- vancement of Birmingham's Infant Well fare association. MT. Blach has long been a well known factor in the advancement of charitable institutions, and such do- nation would cause him far greater pleas ure than flowers at this time of bereave- ment. The funeral will be held at the resi- dence at 10 a. m. Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
BRITISH POLO
 PLAYERS ARRIVE Challengers for American Polo Cup Land in
 New York

CNew York, May 31.-The British polo llayers who will take part in the in- ternational match arrived here today on the steamer Carmania. The team is made up of Lord Wimborne, Maj F. W. Barrett, Capt. Leslie St. C. Cheape, Capt. H. A. Tompkinson. Capt. Vivian N. Lcckett and John Traill
 After asking about the American team and the condition of the British and American ponies, Lord Wimb orne said:
 We are anxious to begin practice and the present arrangement is for us to have three practice games this week. All l understand, will be played at Piping Rock, where we will go right away.
 "Of course We hope to win and our players, I think. will acquit thems selves creditably. Our team is lighter than last year, but on fast field this will be all the better l am satisfied that we have brought the best team avail able under the conditions. s.s-
 Lord Wimborne said he did not lsT just how the team would line sno" changes might be necessarX,,s TNp' as
 Would a change of positA
 CTS on the American tsesHons of play. to change some of at sam cause yo, now" he rs,TSn hardly answer tha . low .---locplied, but it does not fol h-s< tnau a change in ours would b Necessary"
 Lord Wimborne said he had no pres ent intention of taking part in tn matches but should the occasion arise through accident or some other un looked for cause, he would play.
 Captain Cheape said the British line up probably would be as follows:
 Tomkinson, No. 1: Cheape. No. 2 Barrett, No. 3, and Traill, back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
CETE.yT ---.s.--.- .s.----- oI 1a4 { ELEMENT OF COLORADO STRIKE
 SEEMS FAR AWAY
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 the Sherman antitrust law. In the third case, in which 36 defendants are named, certain union officials and members are charged with the destruction of post office near Aguilar.
 In the district court of Las Animas county, 40 defendants, all union mem- bers, are named in criminal charges grow ing out of strike disorders. Walter Bells, in charge of the mine guards employ ed by the operators at the beginning of the strike. is under indictment for the kill ing of Gerald Lippiatt a union organizer, who lost his life before the strike was called Louis Zancannelli, union mem- Der, is held for the murder of G. w. Belcher, Belk's chief lieutenant In a civil suit in which the Colorado Fuel and Iron company is plaintiff a million dollar damages is sought from the United Mine Workers.
 Criminal Cases Pending
 In Huerfano county criminal cases are pending against 40 defendants on charges ranging from murder to assault. Included in the list is the case of six men charged with the murder of four mine guards
 near Laveta. Col, last November One hundred and five defendants are named in true bills returned recently by the Fremont county grand jury. Charges l Of murder are preferred against 26 union iheiiperS anu syIHpdtnlZerS ana the re- ! mainder are charged with rioting in con- | nection with the attack on the Chand- 1 Ter mine, April 20.
 l In Boulder county, in district court, nine case are pending against 56 de- fendants on charges of murder and con- spiracy to murder and in another case 1, 40 defendants are charged with picketing
 and assault.
 , Officers of the Colorado National Guard | and F noncommissioned officers and men
 in the field on April 20 were made de- | fendants at genera lcourt-martial on charges growing out of the battle of
 Ludlow. No findings have been an-
 nounced.
 1 In the last eight months there have
 been 26 official and individual inquiries
 into strike conditions and various phases l The present hope of the public, if not
 of the operators and union leaders for an adjustment of the controversy lies in a l joint committee selected at the recen extra session of the state legislature
 which is empowered to compel testimony 1 to get informa tion from any source an6 ! take whatever steps 1t deems advisable Its personnel represents the three prin cipal political parties and widely varie, phases of business life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
MANY SUICIDES
 DURING PAST WEEK

The remains of Boss Dckey of At lanta are still at the morgue of Shaw & Son, awaiting the definite funeral Arrangements of relatives. His friends and relatives in Atlanta have been notified of his tragic death.
 Boss Dickey committed suicide in a very deliberate fashion Saturday aft ernoon in rooming house at 203O Ave- >Ruc c.
 The death of Dickey was the fourth of the week from suicide and besides there have been at least dozen at tempts during the past few days of which some are certain to die. The majority of the attempts and successful suicides have been through drinking carbolic acid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
NAPPI FUNERAL
 TO BE HELD TODAY
Popular Bandmaster's Sudden Death Saturday Night Cause of Much
 Sorrow Everywhere Yesterday

Funeral services over the remains of Fred Nappi. the we'll known and popu- lar bandmaster and cornetist, who died suddenly from a shock of apoplexy Sat urday night at his residence, 100 North Sixtieth street, will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Clements Catholic church at Woodlawn. Inter- ment will follow in Forest Hill ceme- tery.
 Impressive are the obseques planned for the services this morning over the last earthly remains of Signor Nappi As he was a member of the Holy Name society and the Knights of Columbus. these organizations as well as the Mu- sicians' union of Birmingham will par ticipate in the funeral by sending large delegations to attend
 Fred Nappi was 32 years of age. He was born in Italy and came to Birming- ham about eight years ago Shortly after coming to this city he started his local musical career and two years ago organized the band which bore his name It was popular organization and its services were always in demand, due largely to the progressive and pleasing personality of it's leader. Signor Nappi
 Perhaps there was no better known man in Birmingham than Fred Nappi, and the news of his sudden death as it became generally known yesterday was a great shock to many of his friends and admirers. He is survived by his father who resides in Columbus. Ga.. and his mother, who is a resident of Italy; his widow, two brothers, William and John, and two sisters, all of whom are in Birmingham to attend the fun eral.
 The pallbearers at the services this morning are as follows: M E. Linnehan, M. J. Friedman. Vic- tor E. Torrino, Oliver Chalifoux, Joseph Catanzano yincenzo Zell'Isola, Frank Evans and Fred Perrizoni.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
NO DEVELOPMENT
 IN DISAPPEARANCE N. R. Abel, Detective, Issues Statement in Regard to
 Catherine Winters

Newcastle, Ind. May s1.-With the ex- ception of a lengthy statement from R. H. Abel, the detective employed to in- vestigate the disappearance on March 20, 1913 of Swear Catherine Winters, there were few developments in the mys- tery today. Dr. A. W. Winters, father of the girl, and Mrs. Bird Winters her stepmother, continued at liberty under bond, while w H. Cooper, a former roomer in the Winters home who also was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to commit felony, remained in jail in default of s50O0 bond
 The detective and the police today abandoned their search of the present Winters home and turned their atten- tion to former residence of the fam fly in an attempt to discover any clue to the disappearance of the child. A disused we'll was explored without results
 In his statement Abel said that since the arrest of Dr. and Mrs. Winters yes- terday. additional evidence had been found, which would warrant him in plac- ing a more serious charge against the three persons arrested and in the taking of fourth person into custody He de- clared that pr. Winters since his re- lease had interfered with his investiga- tions. The detective said he had a let ter, written by one of the three persons already arrested. which would figure prominently when the cases are brought to trial. Abel also intimated that part of his evidence consisted of records from a teephonic device.
 + fo,. and Mrs. Winters and Cooper with the disappearance of Catherine has been made public, but it is known the girl was to have inherited a sum of money, said to have been 5000.
 Neither the Winters. Cooper norsrrheir attorneys have made any statement. but Dr. Winters has said he js ready to po on trial and is sure he'snd his wife will be discharged. v
 The exci5ein,nt caused by the arrests nau p not t<aDated today and hundreds of 'isi'ors Iflocked to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
FAIR SKIES FOR THE WEEK ARE PROMISED

Washington, May 31.--Generally fair skies. with temperatures near or above normal were forecasted by the wealth bureau tonight for the entire coun- try this week.
 -Ralnfali during the week will be generally light and local" said the bulletin. "The next disturbance of inn portance will appear in the far west Tuesday or Wednesday. reach the great central valleys Thursday or Friday and the eastern states near the end of the week.
 ",This disturbance will be attended by showers and thunderstorm and be followed by a change to cooler weath- CT over the northern states east Of the Rocky mountains"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
ADJUSTMENTS

"The Redheads," the greatest inu- sical comedy that Is offered in vaude- vile and one of the largest and most expensive features in the Keith cir cult, will be seen at the Lyric this week. with James B. Carson as the star and a company of 16 people, There are five other excellent acts. including MT. and Mrs Connolly in "Sweethearts,' a beautiful playlet. Novelty. music and features constitute the remainder of the bill The ''Redheads" is gen. uine musical comedy and offers about 50 minutes of excellent comedy, new song numbers and clever dances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
BOY ACCIDENTALLY
 SHOOTS HIS BROTHER
Earle Tingley Playing With . Gun Which Accidentally Sends Bullet Through Brothers Arm

Howard Tineley. s-year-old son Of 5. Tingley. 1905 Twelfth avenue. south, was accidently shot through the arm last night by his brother Howard. boy about years of age The elder boy was play ing with a 25 calibre automatic revolver, which was acctdently discharged and the bullet passed through the muscle of his younger brothers arm. It .is not neheved the wound win prove serious
 Mr and Mrs. Tipgley were at church at the time the accident occurred Shaws Ambulance rushed the child to Robinson s inflrmnry. where an operation was per- formed and tho wound dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
NEGRO DIES FROM
 MYSTERIOUS INJURY

James Jones. negro, died last night about n.3O o'clock, following an opera tion for a fracture of the skull at the Hillman hospital He had been brought to the infirmary several hours before from the city jail, where stevedores had found him unconscious in a cell.
 According to the police account of the affair, Jones and negro named Arthur Fisher got into an affray on South Twen- tieth street near Avenue B, Saturday night about o'clock and were both ar rested by Officers Ray and Haffey.
 Yesterday afternoon officers Ray and IIaffey rearrested Fisher on the charge of assault with intent to murder and on being told of the death of Jones last night the charge was changed to murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Mrs. w. l.. Downs

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. W. L. Downs, aged 53 years. who died Friday in local infirmary, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the late residence, 916 Ella street, Owenton. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased Is sur vived by her husband, two sons. three daughters and one sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
George J. Weissinrer

Funeral services over the remains of George J. Weissinger. aged 36 years, who died in Memphis. were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. k. c. Janney. 1918 St. Charles street. The deceased is survived by his father, four brothers. and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
ORCUTT MATINEE
 COMMENCES TODAY,

The first baseball matinee of the season will be held at the Majestic theatre this afternon at 3:30 o'clock with Commodore Orcutt presiding. The house will be made comfortable with electric fans, the seats are comfortable and the fans will have Commodore Orcutt to detail the games. The arrangements have been made for the leased wire to detail he games the score board has been put in tip top order and everything else completed for the de- tails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Margeret Miller

Margaret Miller, aged years, died yesterday morning at the residence of her parents. MT. and Mrs. W. L. Mill Ter. 426 North Forty-fourth street. The remains were sent to Powder Springs, Ga, yesterday afternoon for interment by the Woodin Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Dorothy McEntire

Funeral services over the remains of Dorothy McEntire. aged II months. the daughter of MT. and Mrs. K. M Mo- Entire, who died Friday at the fam fly residence. 1912 North Twentieth street, were conducted at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment fol- lowed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
Automobile Stolen

J. H. McCary. of 1217 South Twentieth street. had his 5-passenger Ford auto mobile stolen from in front of his resi- dence about s:So o'clock last night. At an early hour this morning the police had not yet recovered the machine. Accord ing to MT. McCary, neighbors were wit nesses to the bold theft. They state that two men were walking south on Twen- tieth street suddenly veered and jumped in MT. McCartys machine and rode off before any alarm could be given. The license tag on the machine Is Alabama 4169
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-01
ID. C. Glenn

Selma, May 31.--(Special)-D. c. Glenn, aged s, died at his home on Green street at o'clock this afternoon after an ill., ness of several weeks. He leaves his mother. wife and three children, besides several brothers. The deceased moved to Selma from Ensley about a year ago, to which city the remains will be car- ried tomorrow morning for interment