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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
PROBE FOOT AND
 MOUTH DISEASE


 Washington. December 1S.-Conf1icts growing out of enforcement of the live stock foot and mouth quarantine in Ohio were aired today before a Senate special Investigating committee.
 Will Jones of Mount Sterling, O.. told the committee that restrictions inn poesd in the conduct of the quarantine had cost Ohio farmers a million dol lars d day for six weeks. A. $. Thomas of South Charleston. declared that after two weeks the statewide quarantine should have been reduced to communi- ty restrictions.
 Dr. Paul Fischer state veterinarian. submitted that with few in the state who had ever seen the disease, the quarantine had been handled as we'll as could be expected and that the same system with improvements would be followed in future outbreaks. Dr. David s. White of tho Ohio State uni versity. also defended the operation of the quarantine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
BERLIN CONTINUES B|G CELEBRATION Rejoice Over Double Success Against England and
 Russia

Berlin, December 1S.-(By Wireless l The official press bureau today gave out the following items.
 The coincidence of the expedition to the English coast and the victory in the east continues to cause general re- joicing. Although the headquarters re- port lacks details, there is general ex- pectation that the Russian defeat will prove to have been complete. From de- tails already available it seems safe to say that the victory has freed Germany ace of invasion from the east The polt- ical effect of the victory also is likely to be advantageous.
 While nearly the whole press consider Field Marshal Won Hindenburgs victory as an utter crushing of the Russians the military critic of the vorwertz speaks more moderately.
 The talk of a destructive defeat of the Russians is for the present sense- less and misleading exaggeration, says this critic. An army of a million men like the Russian army which indeed, in the last four weeks has suffered severe ioSseS put Niitcil diNdyS ndS Deen dDle 10 fill the gaps with recruits, does not let itself be destroyed under present condi- tions on a front of several hundred lSilo- meters.'
 'Vienna's report indicates that the Rus sians still are maintaining the aggressive in the Carpathians but declares that they are retreating elsewhere
 A dispatch from Geneva reports that representatives of different groups of the Egyptian national party have pointed out to representatives of the Italian gov ernment that the Egyptians would be loyal to Italian Tripolitania and would be better neighbors for Italy. than the British. ss4
 Tn the German raid on the English east coast two British destroyers were destroyed and one was damaged.
 General Welitchko, the Russian off cer of Port Arthur fame, has been killed near Lodz.
 Naples reports that Turkish troops are 15 miles from the Suez canal.
 "A special committee of the Rouma- nian conservative party has approved the continuation of neutrality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
IN JAIL FOR THIRTY-SIX
 YEARS, WOMAN IS PARDONED
Executive Cemency Extended Mrs Kate Cobb of Norwich Conn., Recalls One of Most Sensational Crimes in History
 of That State-Had Appealed for Pardon Six Times

Hartford, Conn. December .1s.-Mrs. Kate Cobb of Norwich. who has been confined in the state prison at weth- ersfieid for nearly s6 years for the murder of her husband. was pardoned today. She was sentenced for life in 1879.
 The pardoning of Mrs. Cobb. now 6e years old, recalls one of the most sensational crimes in the annals of Connecticut courts. Her husband, Charles Cobb. was tax collector of Nor wich. He was found dead in January, 1879. Soon afterward Mrs. Wesley Bishop, member of another prominent Norwich family. died suddenly. Both families were intimate.
 The coroner's inquestF showed that both Cobb and Mrs. Bishop had died of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

poisoning under suspicious circum. stances. Mrs. Cobb and Bishop were arrested and it developed after a re- markable trial that the two had planned the murders that they might be free to wed
 The evidence was mostly circum- stantial and it was not until Bishop had turned states evidence that the motive and details were brought out Both were sentenced to life imprison- ment. Bishop died in prison two years ago. Mrs. Cobb has petitioned the board Of pardons six different times for elem ency. Her last petition said: She does not ask release for herself alone but for the sake of her children and off spring she wishes to pass the remaind- CT of her life with them and spare them the disgrace of dying here"
 Mrs Cobb still retains many traces of the beauty for which she was noted when she lived in Norwich She has two children living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Condition of Bank of France

Paris, December 1S.-The condition of the Bank of France on December 10 as shown in the ministerial budget was as follows
 Gold, 4141, ,756,s43 francs; silver, S51,o33.- 7o4 francs; bills discounted, 3.S5o,So5, 7l6 francs; advances to state under law of September 5. 3,60O 100000 francs; advances on obligations, 7S0, ,757, ,669 francs; notes fin circulation, s.sS6,O4l.9 .9S5 francs; treasury deposits, 176. 556,s2S francs; current ac- counts. 2.273O0S.523 francs; deposit ac- counts, 39s, ,942,257 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Mine Layer Captured

Associated Press.)-A German mine layer, disguised as French collier. is reported to have been captured several weeks ago by French destroyer only few miles outside the harbor entrance. The vessel attracted suspicion by its movements, and when the skipper refused to show his papers men from the destroyer went aboard and found the vessel loaded with floating mines. The crew spoke only German and documentary evidence was found proving the vessel was German act ing Under German orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
TIDEwATER OFFICIAL HERE
Brown Will Also Visit Tuscaloosa.
 Business Is Recovering

c. l. Brown, vice president and general manager of the Tidewater was here yes- terday. He came for the purpose of con- ferring with local officials and going to Tuscaloosa to attend to matters there in regard to the identification of the street railways in that city. Mr. Brown said that while bushes was somewhat slack, there was every indication that 1t was gradually recovering. He said that he did net have any statement to make at this time about the reorganization of the Tide water incident to the receivership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
ARGUMENTS HEARD
 IN BILLIARD CASE

New Haven, Conn.,, December 1S.--Ar- guments we're heard in superior court here today on motions and demurrers filed by the defendants in the suit Of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad and New England Navigation company, against John L. Billiard and other officers of the Billiard company, who participated in the purchase and sale of the Boston and Maine railroad. The plaintiffs seek to recover $3,s25,147 said to be profits accruing from the transactions.
 Briefs were ordered and Judge Case took the papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Steamer Taken Over

New York. December 1S.-The new ls,oOO- ton steamer Alsatian of the Allen line has been taken over by the the British government and made flagship of the Brit ish mercantile cruiser squadron, accord ing to cablegram received here today by H. X A. Allen, agents of the line. The Alsatian has been fitted with eight o-inch rifles and several quick firers Admiral Dudley R. Dechar is in command of the squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Shireman Back From Louisville

Frederick B. Shireman, manager of the Tutwiler hotel, returned yesterday from Louisville. where, he went to appear against a man who indorsed checks at the Seelbach several years ago without authority. MT. Shireman, while manager at the seelbach passed upon them. The case was unusual in that the checks were apparently good and remained in New York r months before the hotel was mo- tified that they were indorsed without au- thority. The man involved was given a prison sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Naturalization Hearing Postponed

Owing to the absence of Judge w. l. Grubb. who is presiding over the United States district court of New York, the naturalization hearing set for Lecember 10 has been postponed until January. Judge Grubb will return. to Birmingham on the morning of December 2l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
GREENvILLE

Greenville, December 1S.-(Special. ) Honor lodge No. 21. Knights of Pyth- jas. held their semi-annual election of officers at their meeting last night. The election resulted as follows: Chancel- Tor commander, W. H. Scale; vice chan cellor. pr. s. B. Hopkins; prelate, F. w. Stanley; master of work, T. w. Peagler; keeper of records and seal, F. T. Herlong; master of finance, F. T. Herlong master of exchequer; G. H. Tatum; master at arms, j.. D. Barnes; inner guard, c. E.. Hamrick outer guard, J. H. Steiner; representa- tive T. ". Peagler; lodge deputy, Grand Chancellor c. F. Wink1er; trus- tees, T. ". Peagler. r. T. Herlong and w. II. Scale.
 The plant of the McGehee Gin com pany in East Greenville was slightly damaged by fire this morning. The cause of the fire is attributed to de- fective wiring.
 The careless handling of single barrel shotgun in the hands of Bill Rogers resulted in the death of his friend, Bob Roberts. The two young m/l were talking near the home of the former when the gun was dis charged, the full load entering the lower abdomen of Roberts, who died about three hours later. It is said that Rogers jokingly said, Bob, you don t believe that l wN shoot you" The an- swer to this as made by Roberts was, "Go ahead and shoot" The trigger was pulled and both fell, Rogers fainting as he saw what was done. Before the shot man died he stated that the oc- currence was accidental, and that he did not want anything done to his friend This is one of the saddest ac- cidents that has ever happened in the southern part of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
SALARIES GUT BY
 CITY OF BESSEMER
Action Taken at Special Meeting of the City
 Council

Bessemer, December 1s.--(Special. .)--The Bessemer city council held a special meeting tonight in the council chamber called to order by President George Ross Alderman J. S. Winters made motion. which was duly seconded. that the coun- cil go into executive session. After be- ing in executive session for an hour the council adjourned, having adopted the report of the special committee, which was composed of NJ. E. Crotwell, J. E. Milton and w. E. Surratt. which was as follows
 "Bessemer, Ala. December IS. 1914. 'sro The Honorable City Council
 ''Gentiemen: We the special committee appointed by the council to investigate the financial condition of the city and to report on the mayors communication recommending certain curtailment in the expense of operating the city government, having investigated thoroughly the condi- ton, see the absolute necessity of very materially reducing the eity's expenses 90 concur in some of the mayors rec concentrations and in addition thereto
 
 accommodations for cuts ourselves, which we herewith submit and ask the council to adopt; Sanitary inspector. $500; one regular fireman, ss40; one assistant tax collector, $9oo: three cali men. s56o; one sanitary wagon, s75o; cut out the road machinery. 5000; cut out buying chert, 2io0; two drivers. $500; meat and milk inspector, $500; one street foreman, s62s; 10 per cent salaries S3732; reduce school budget $500; reduce park keeper s salary 10 per cent, s6O, making total re- duction of s14,167 annually.
 We recommend to abolish the office Of assistant to tax collector but if the mayor deems it advisable he can recreate this office. The reason We make this report is that the mayor withdrew his recommendation to abolish this office
 Would suggest that the president ap- point committee to confer with the board of education regarding the proposed cut in their budget and ask that they do what the city is doing, cut salaries from Superintendent down to janitor, 10 per cent.
 "M. E. CROMWELL,
 U. D. MILTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
GADsDEN

Gadsden, December 1S.-tSpecial.) )-Z. T. Spencer was elected to head the Etowah County Farmers union for the coming year. Other officers are as follows: Vice president, A. E. Paschal; secretary-treas- urer, R. E. Downs; chaplain, J. D. Bur gess. doorkeeper J. F. Nelmss conductor; B. r. L. Smith; executive committee, E. P. Ford, Ira Devine, Earl Lay.
 No appeal has been taken from the decision of Judge J. E. Blackwood of the circuit court regarding the validity of the s200,000 bond issue for good roads, and it is probable that the county com missioners at their February meeting will consider the question of issuing the bonds. There is a demand for better roads from all sections of the county although some are opposed to bonds for building them. tT9
 The suggestion that one Of the divisions of the city court of Gadsden be abolished has brought forth the claim that 1t would greatly retard the administration of jus tice and cause much embarrassment in civil cases.
 Two hundred and fifty Knights of Pythias returned this morning from An niston, where they attended the golden iubilee'' celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

The commissary of the United States cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company at the pipe works was broken open by thieves last night and large quan- tity of goods stolen. The robbers broke In side door and used tools from the carpenter shop of the plant, it is stated At police headquarters it was stated that the officers received call to tn Q commissary at 1 o'clock and Detectives Maddox, Ross, Childress and Houston reached the scene 13 minutes after the call was received but the thieves had made their escape.
 Funeral services over the remains of Clayton Crotwell, the 16-year-o old son Of MT. and Mrs. Ira Crotwell, who died yesterday morning after a short ill., ness of blood poisoning, were held this afternoon from the family residence on Exeter avenue, thesRev M K Thorn- ton, pastor of the First Baptist church conducting the services. Interment was at the Brighton cemetery. The de- ceased was well known in Bessemer and was cashier at the Erlick Ss Lef- kovits Dry Goods Co.
 Funeral services over the remains of G. B. Clancy, who died yesterday al. his home in Brighton, were held this morning from the late residence. the services being conducted by the Rev I. K Walker, pastor of the Brighton Methodist church. Interment was at Brighton cemetery. The follow ing were pallbearers: Harry Edwards J. II. Farr, c. l.. Farley, J. A. Eastis William Farr and pr. F. L. Edmundson. The deceased was n years of age and is survived by his widow. two sons. P. D. Clancy and D. M. Claneey. and two daughters, Mrs. White and Mrs. John Brady.
 James Smith, a negro, was arrested today at Dolomite on a charge of for gerry by Deputy Sheriff M. F. Parker It is alleged that the negro forged an order for insurance on the Woodward Iron company in the amount Of $2G. He Is said to have confessed. He was placed in the city jail and will be taken to Birmingham tomorrow and lodged in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

Early In November Captain, the Hon. II. B. Bruce of the Argyll and Suther- land Highlanders, was reported killed and as there was no officer of that name in the British army list, 1t was surmised that Captain Henry Lyndhurst Bruce was meant. The report from Lon don shows this surmise was erroneous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
CAPT. H. l.. BRUCE
 IN CASUALTY LIST

London, December 1S.-(7:OS p. m.) The name of Captain, the Hon Henry Lyndhurst Bruce of the Royal Scots guards, appears in tonights casualty list. Captain Bruce, eldest son of Lord Aberdarel, married in 1906 Camille Cliff ford, an American actress whom he met while she was playing in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

"M. E. CROMWELL, "J. D. MILTON.
 w. E. SURRATT." i"
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
FUNSTON AND
FIGHTERS ARRIVE
AT VERA CRUZ
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continued from rage Oueb
Mexico, were on Vera Cruz today. but
after all preparations had been made
for the landing OF the troops there
evidently was some hitch No Off
cial would admit that orders To delay
had been received from Washington
but the delay was obvious neyerthe-
less
At noon today. the transports had
been outside the harbor since 10
o'clock last night
Vera Cruz is now completely under
martial law The natives are rapidly
being disarmed and from the constant
line OF men women and children re-
porting 10 turn over rifles, revolyers.
stillettos and other weapons, IL is
estimated that al least 20 per cent or
the population was armed. Hereaf
ter any one found bearing arms will
be promptly courtmartialed
Rear-Admiral Fletcher had received
Information today which leads him 10
believe that all Americans in Mexico
City will receive better treatment than
had been heretofore thought probable,
Fletcher believes another train OF
refugees will arrive here from the
capital today or tomorrow.
Commander Tweedy. OF the British
warship Essex should arrive In Mex
leo City today with dispatches from
Admiral Craddock TO Sir Lionel Car
den the British ambassador The real
object of Tweedy's trip is TO learn ex-
actly how Americans are being treat
ed in the capital and also to commun-
icate 10 Ambassador Garden the exact
conditions in Vera Cruz so that he
may treat with Huerta and urge the
speedy liberation OF all Americans
Strong pressure is 10 be brought 10
bear on Huerta 70 permit Americans
10 leave the capital as well as other
interior towns at will Communica-
ton with Mexico City by cable was
restored late Yesterday, and the hrst
word in so hours was received.
In addition TO, the pacific influence
the submission OF the mediation plans
pr0bapiy VyeFcised in ,MeXic9 City,
.tfiere ~ s 81, ong IIliaSs.sI Sllt%tSt or Up
position TO the dictator in the capital,
which, refugees. arriving here. declare
began 70 assert itself before they left.
There are hundreds OF MeXtcans In
the capital who are still against
Huerta OF course, their opposition is
not shown openly. but the existence
OF this anti-government faction has
been indicated in many ways. The
most recent was the secret distribu-
ton OF a circular warning MeXicans
against being drawn 10 Huerta's sup
port by the anti-American demonstra'
tions. and pointing out that the Unit
ted States was warning on the dicta-
tor and not upon the Mexican people
This circular read
Don't let Huerta fool you. He is
encouraging the mobs in hopes OF
bringing Mexicans under his banner
He is trying to make them believe
he is the Fatherland and that the
United States is lighting Mexico. Such
is not the case. The United States is
not fighting Mexico and MeXicans,
but Huerta Huerta has seized our
government and does not represent
Mexico"
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27

last election indicated that the Pro
gressives are coming back, but Mr..
Perkins will not admit IT, | cannot
tell you much about the political sit
uation. There has been little talk
about it, 1t is still very obscure"
DR.. Low declined 10 mention the ap-
had taken exception.
Commenting on the Mexican situa.
ton. DR. Low said that he Is glad or
the South American offer OF mediation.
He could be drawn out no further.
On the subject OF the y. NJ {. A.
Or. Low was more yoluble. but he did
not care TO be quoted. for fear the al
ternoon papers would detract from the
interest in his banquet address.
Then he in turn asked questions.
He wanted TO know how Detroit had
been affected by the industrial depres-
sion. He said that he would take
trip 10 the Ford plant. He had never
met Mr.. Ford but hoped 10 see him
during the day He commented
vaguely on the Ford proftsharng
plan. lie did not know. thai - had
had much eject Or Ssher es--SS.,,, KS.
He believed that the labor movement
is idealistlc. Other employers, ne
said. had not the means 70 do as Mt
Ford had done--at least. con so large
a scale.
and now. if you viii excuse me-
said Mr.. Low, Il believe some men
are awaiting me"
So shaking hands, Dc. Low depart
ed on his Ford factory expedition.
Or Low was mayor OF Brooklyn IN
the SOS Later he was president OF
Columbia university New York. lie
was an unsuccessful candidate tor
mayor OF New York in the 90s, ana
was later elected for one term on
fusion ticket. His plans for reform
were. for the most part, blocked by
the politicians, and he was not re-
elected He has written and spoken
a great deal in late years.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
SETH LOW Is
VERY GENIAL, BUT
NOT GOOD copy"
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him. A Phi Beta Kappa key dangled
from the massive watch-chain on his
swelling vest; mis- chin rested on the
wide flaps OF his standing collar; an
amiable smile sat on his lips. He had
held the reporters. at bay while ne
bathed, dressed, was shaved and had
breakfast and then, with ample apol
ogies, he submitted to the question
name The reporters did not bother
him nearly as much as his GUNS. which
kept heating his wrists, and he con-
stantly pushed them further up his
arms. They were buttoned funnel
shape. instead OF fiat, with big gold
buttons about the size OF silver dol.
lar
Or. Low denied that he is candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for governor OF New York. He had
never considered II. lie said that Gov.
Glynn has gone alone fairly well, eX.
cept in the matter OF appointments.
He had made some that both Or. Low
and Mayor Mitchell had been forced to
crlticise. Mayor Mitchell is doing well
i'm the few months during which ne
has held Office.
"Is Tammany's power broken he
was asked.
"It would be hard TO say replied
Or. Low. "Tammany has been IN eN'
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
President Considers
Colorado Rf0H

4 WASHINGTON, April 27.-Color.
iados bloody reign Of terror and cam.
lpaign OF assassination rivaled the
Mexican crisis In President Wilson
Intention today. Hundreds OF tele
rams demanding that federal troops
- rushed 10 the Trinidad coal fields
.D restore order deluged the chief
Aecutiye. On HIS desk was the for
Iohl request OF Gov. Ammons asking
IIat the nation assume police powers
M the troubled zone and confessing
a. potence OF the local authorities.
The order 10 send troops In has
Zen postponed II would have been
sued last night. but Rep Foster,
nirman or the mines and mining
mmitfee Of the house, suggested
nat Il be held up while he and his
<1IIoafDes who have recently re-
.orfed from an Investigation OF the
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
> a lone while. YOU realize /"

istence a long while, YOU realize"
is there chance for iusion
ticket against the Democrats, this
fall?'
Il would like TO see the Republicans
and Progressiyes get together on some
common ground. was the answer.
Comptroller Prendergast has return
ed 10 the Republican party, and the
The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
The
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The Detroit times., 1914-04-27
SHEPHERDS FIGHT
AGAINST GRANTING
SALOON LICENSE
SEEMS WON

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