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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

There was little chance for peace at any time. Ward said. but peace talk was widely circulated by organized baseball to keep the minor leagues quiet.
 Of the attempt to arrange a safe of the Chicago club to Weeghman, Ward said:
 There we're several meetings be- tween Weeghman and Hermann in Chicago and to aid In pacifying minor leagues eager to enlist with tie Fed erals, there was spread broadcast a story of Weeghman's contemplated de- sertion of the Federals to become prln- cipal stockholder in the Cubs
 The Federal league is a permanent Institution in baseball.' said Ward in conclusion. "We will continue to build on foundation of straightforward dealing with the public Some men can not understand why we can hope to succeed. The public seems eager for the change if I may judge from the comments in recent weeks"
 Ban Johnson, president of the Amer ican league, tonight denied Wards statement that he had three proposI- tions to buy the Yankees.
 "A suggestion was made to me to permit Ward to buy the Yankees, hut quickly said, Nothing doing.'" said Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
PLOTS TO FORGE PASSPORTS
 FOR GERMANS ARE
 BROUGHT TO LIGHT
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 ntents seal, but were made out respec- lively Sache's to Howard Paul Wright, Muller's to Herbert s. Wilson, Meyers to Peter Hansen and Wagner's to Stanley F. Martin. It was said there was no doubt as to the authenticity of the seal of the state department on the photo graphs or as to Mir Bryans signature, but how the photographs had been placed on the documents without creating sus- picion that they were not likenesses of the persons to whom the passports were issued, was not disclosed.
 It was further alleged that Ruroede, to complete the deception, furnished reserv- ists with engraved cards bearing names and occupations to correspond with the passports and evan with fictitious type written correspondence addressed to them in their assumed names.
 Waive Examination
 All the defendants waived examina- tion Their case will go to the grand jury. In arraigning Sasche and the three privates, Assistant District Attorney Con- stant said the government did not con- slider their alleged offense criminal in it's nature.
 I've realize he said, that these four defendants were inspired by the highest patriotic motives. This is the tail-end of a conspiracy in which they are, un- fortunately for them, involved, and in the interests of justice they must be detained within the jurisdiction of the court
 District Attorney Marshall said tonight that he wished to emphasize that the state department had recently established new and stringent regulations in the is- suance of passports, which, it is believed. cannot be evaded.
 New York, January "A series of ar- rests in this city and one in Philadelphla brought to light tonight what the de- partment of justice alleges was well organized conspiracy to enable German army officers and reservists to return to Germany on fraudulently obtained American passports.
 Most important of the arrests govern nlent officials believe, is the one made in Philadelphia, the prisoner there being Maurice Deiches, a. prominent New York lawyer and politician.
 That still more important developments might follow was intimated by govern rent authorities, as it was said others i1 high position were associated with the New York attorney in his alleged activi- ties in behalf of Germans anxious to re- turn to their native land to join the army of the empire.
 Four of the men made prisoners were Germans taken off the outgoing steamer BergenSJOru DOutlu TUT A>oi" way, ohu ei- legged to have had fraudulent passports in their possession. One was an army Of ficer, Lieutenant Wilhelm Arthur Sachse He was paroled. The other three were German reservists, who were held under bend. Others arrested here were Cari Ruroede, former steamship agent charged with the others of conspiring to defraud the government through the use of American passports. Ruroede's 17-year- old son: John Aucher, alleged associate of Ruroede, and four men were detained as material witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
GADSDEN

Gadsden, January 2.--(Special.) Doe spite the business depression which has been in effect during the last six months. the report of the Gadsden post office shows a slight increase in re- ceipts over those of last year For the year ending December 31, the receipts amounted to $26,407.S9, while the re- ceipts for 1913 were s26,2500S. Postmas- ter Riddle stated that the parcel post for December broke all previous rec ords.
 About 30 men were given employ ment today on the construction of the sewers in West Gadsden. More men will be employed soon.
 At the meeting of the Etowah County Truck Growers association this morn ing, the following officers were elected. President, z. T. Spencer; vice president, Will Sizemore; secretary and treasurer. Earl Lay. Steps were taken to secure an estimate as to the amount of truck which will be produced in Etowah coun- ty next year.
 The Baptist preachers conference of the Etowah association will be held Tuesday at the Twelfth Street Baptist church.
 A. c. Downing of Yazoo City, Miss. has succeeded J. B. Little, resigned,' as manager of the Postal Telegraph com pany.
 R. A. Willis. has retired from the Russell Willis Realty company, and D. L. Russell will conduct the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
R. R. CORNERSTONE y
 HAS LIGHT DOC.

Montgomery, January 2.-tSpeca Only four cases have been set for hear ing before the state railroad commission when it meets in regular monthly session next Monday. The first case on the docket is the petition of the Gadsder Chamber of Commerce for a reduction the rate on coke from Yolande to tha place. The Louisville and Nashville Ra road company is the defendant in u + case. It has been on the commissioi | docket for several months.
 Another old case is the petition of the Commercial club of Eufaula for a reduc- ton of rates on coal to that place. the central of Georgia Railway company be- ing the defendant
 The Southern Express company has nled two petitions with the commission for permission to close the agency al Sedden and at Iron City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
BIG NEGRO THREATENS YOUNG GIRL AT TROY

Troy, January 2-(Special l-Yes- terday afternoon when Estelle Brown was sent by her mother for the cows burly negro man attempted to catch her. She saw the negro coming and ran screaming toward the house. The negro, who had a large stick in his hand, called to her to stop running ana screaming or he would kill her. In the house her brother, Alto Brown, and a guest. MT. Henderson heard the l1t- tie girls screams and seizin6 gun ran to her rescue. The negro had al most caught her and they were still some distance from the house when he saw the white men coming and turned and ran off through the woods.
 The men chased him for about a mile and finally succeeded in catching him They brought him to town and he is now in jail.
 The little girl, who is about IF years old. Is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lit Brown, who live about two niles east of Troy. MT. Brown is Ill with nervous trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
HURLS BRICK THROUGH WINDOW AND GETS A
 TRAY OF DIAMONDS

Dallas, Tex, January 2.-A youth giv ing his name as James Williams, aged IT years, of Chicago, late today hurled a brick through the window of jewell ry store here and fled with a tray of diamonds.
 The boy was caught after a chase of diamonds were not recovered including an unset gem valued at s10,000. A dia- mond lavalliere valued at $7000 was picked up on the street half block from the store. The police believe the boy swallowed the s10,000 diamond.
 Williams said he had been in the city three weeks searching for work and was driven to his act through hun ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Alternating current, illumination mag netism. motors, power plants, switch- boards, telephony, transmission lines, wiring-these and a hundred other sub jects that are the daily concern of the electrician are treated in up-to-date books at the public library. Any electrical worker in Birmingham who wants to know more about his trade than he can learn from the daily work has the op- portunity to get what he wants.
 There are books of all sorts, some for the beginner, some for the skilled me- chanic, and others for the electrical engi- neer. There are also some for the spe- cialists, such as telephone workers, H. dominating engineers. etc. A few are largely theoretical, but most are practi- cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
NEGRO BADLY WOUNDED
Archie Campbell Claims Morgan Tried
 to Hold Him Up

Joe Morgan, a negro. shot in the lung. was picked up about 8 o'clock last night at Sylvan avenue and Fourteenth street, south The negro refused to inform the police regarding the manner in which he was shot.
 An investigation By Assistant Chief Shirley resulted in the arrest of Archie Campbell. negro, by Officers Williams, Harvll, Kicks and Patton, on charge of assault with intent to murder.
 At the city jail the negro Campbell claimed that the wounded negro had met him at Thirteenth street and Tenth ave- nue. south. and held him up. Campbell stated that he resisted and the shooting followed in which Morgan was wounded
 The police are holding Campbell until more light is shed on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Deaths and Funerals
John q. O'Hara

Funeral services over the remains of John C. O'Hara, who died in a local infirmary yesterday morning, will be conducted from the First Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The pallbearers are requested to meet at 2 o'clock at Shaw & Sons private chapel.
 The deceased was stricken suddenly with paralysis at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. w. Hansberry, 17O9 Lyon street, West End, Friday night. The deceased is survived by several relatives in Birmingham and other cities in Alabama. He was a Mason and member of Camp Hardee, United Con- federate Veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
BLACKMON ATTEMPTS
 TO COMMIT SUICIDE

Columbus, Ga, January 2.-(Special )-J J. Blackmon, a well-known citizen of Grirard, Ala, made an unsuccessful at tempt to commit suicide at his home this morning. A rope had been fastened to the joists on the back veranda and when found by his son MT. Blackmon was hanging from this rope in an unconscious condition. Restoratives were applied and he soon regained consciousness.
 MT. Blackmon gave no reason for his act Ill health is supposed to have been the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
TO URGE ANTI-ALIEN
 LABOR MEASURE

Sacramento, Cal, January 2.-An anti alien labor bill, patterened after the Ari- zona law, which has become the subject of international interchange, will be in troduced in the California legislature, which opens Monday. according to As- semblyman-elect M. H. Browne. Browne says he will present the bill as soon as the legislature is organized.
 The measure provides that all employers with more than five persons on the pay roll shall employ at least 80 per cent American citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
WOULD INCREASE
 COAST ARTILLERY

Washington, January 2.--A bill to in crease the coast artillery corps by 5000 enlisted men, a measure identical with one by Chairman Chamberlain of the Senate military committee, was intro duced today by Representative Gardner. He explained it was in compliance with the recent statement of Brigadier Gen. eral Weaver, that the service was 565 officers and 10,98S enlisted men short
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
NEGRO WOMAN IS
 BURNED TO DEATH

Selma, January 2.-(Special.) .)-Sarah smith, negro woman living on the plantation of Dr. J. D. Fuelner. at Tyler was burned to death late Saturday aft ernoon. According to reports, the woman was an invalid and was left in the home alone, when in some manner her clothing caught fire. The cabin occupied as well as the household effects were destroyed
 The body of the aged woman was found later burned to a crisp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Americans Released

Matamoros, Mex, January 2.-George E.. Davis and M. H. Burnham, Americans. and R. B. Holland. an Englishman, ar rested in Matamoros recently by the. mili- tary authorities. were released last night. They left for Galveston, Tex. It twas stated that charges that they had acted as messengers for enemies of the Car anza government were disproved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Forts Drained to Send
 Troops to Mexico

Chicago, January 2.-Calls for United States soldiers on the Mexican border. in Colorado. Arkansas and elsewhere dur ing the last two years, have almost de- populated the 12 forts in the central de- partment, according to a report today by headquarters
 In January, 1913, the number of troops in the department was 1859 with HOT of- ficers This year the total is 70S troops with 49 officers Of these officers 12 are in Chicago. The forts average three off, ficers and 50 troopers each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SEEK INFORMATION
 AS TO A. w. FISHER

Montgomery, January 2.-(Special) The Alabama state department of ar ohives and his ory has an inquiry con- corning A. w. Fisher, his relatives or descendants, if any. MT. Fisher is sup posed to be an Alabamian, but where he resided. his profession, age or other personal facts are not given in the inquiry. Any parties having iSnowl- edge of MT. Fisher should communicate with Dr. Thomas M Owen, director of the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Wetumpka Taxes Raised

Wetumpka, January 2.-(Special.) ) Wetumpka's city officials have been busy devising a method to produce revenue for the city for 1915. They have increased the street tax from $3 to $5 per year.
 For the first time a tag tax of $l per year has been placed on dogs
 Notwithstanding hard times talk the city's collection for taxes for 1914 was in excess of the amount paid in former years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Austrian Ren0rt

Vienna, January 2.-(via London, Jam uary 8, 2:24 a. m.)-An official statement issued by the war department today says:
 "The general situation remains un- changed.
 After the severe fighting of the last few days south of Tarnow in the cen tral Carpathians calm prevails.
 Superior hostile forces have forced back little our troops in the Uzsok pass"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
LEGAL WAR FOR MAGEE'S SERVICES
 BEGUN BY o. B.

Cincinnati, O., January 2.-"A temporary injunction to restrain Leo Hoernschenver, known in baseball circuits as Lee Magee, f. om playing with, or managing any club. other than the St. Louis Nationals was asked for in a suit filed today by the American Baseball and Athletic Exhibi- ton company, operating the St. Louis Ma tional league baseball club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
BLEASE PARDONS
 n MORE PRISONERS

Columbia, s. C., January Ex-Governor Blease today brought the total number of his holiday pardons, paroles and com mutations to ITO by acting favorably in the cases of 7l additional state prisoners. Within the last four years he has exer- csed the right of clemency in 1914 cases.
 Today's list included B prisoners serv- ing life terms for murder. Two were granted full pardons, three were paroled and the sentences of 28 commuted to terms ranging from two to 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
PERSONAL

H. B. Hardwick and his sister. Miss Mary Hardwick, after spending tine Christmas holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. E. P. Hardwick, have re- turned to the Southern Christian col lege at West Point, Miss. to resume their studies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
J. T. Lackland

Columbus. Ga, January 2-(Special) The funeral of Judge J. Thomas Lackland of Grove Hill, Ala, judge of the Eighth judicial circuit of Alabama, whose death occurred at Selma, Ala, took place from St. Luke Methodist church in Columbus today. Interment was at Linwood ceme- tery in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
CIVIC BASKETBALL LEAGUE

West Woodlawn, 52. Irondale. 3.
 North Birmingham, 34. Avondale, 8.
 Woodlawn, 26. Pratt City, 6.
 There will be several games tomor- row night in the regular league schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Land Big Contract

New Brunswick, N. J January "A s1,OO0,0 900 contract with the. Russian government for horseshoe cake was an- nounced here today by a manufacturing company which will work night and day forces in an effort to fill the order with in seven months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Soccer Result

In the championship soccer game be- tween Ensley and Pratt City yesterday afternoon the giants from the rolling mills won by the score of 4 goals to l. About 2000 persons witnessed the game, which vas conceded to have becn one of the best exhibitions of soccer playing seen in this city during the current season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

In the opening game of the civic baske all league last night at the city hall gym" the boys showed great form and the several hundred specta tors on the side lines thoroughly en- joyed the sport. The scores of the games follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

IF the party who took overcoat from Stones Saturday night will return same no questions will be asked. FOR SALE OR TRADE-Five-p passenger touring car, in excellent condition; orig nial cost 5000; will sell Tt bargain or trade for real estate. Address P. o. Box 2 Woodlawn.
 FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Modern & room residence in most desirable part of West End Address L-99, care Age Herald
 DRUG store wanted; state location and give full particulars; only high class proposition considered. Address D-72 care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Card of Thanks

Earle Parkinson, Mrs. c. H. Grant and Mrs. J. H. Prince wish to acknowl- edge the many kindnesses of their friends in their recent bereavement in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Cora Addie Parkinson. and to express their appreciation of the sympathy extended to them in those trying hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Charity Ladies to Meet

The ladies' auxiliary to the Asso- ciated Charities will meet Tuesday morning at II o'clock at the headquar ters in the Chamber of Commerce build ing. All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Faunsdale Engagement Announced

Faunsdale, January 2.-(Special.)- )--Mr. and Mrs. Mccoy Wingfield Bell announce the engagement of their daughter, Flor ence Leigh, to Mr. Roy Hoffman of Wa verly, Ala, the marriage to take place on February TO-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Mrs Moore to Sneak

At the Baptist Teachefs' conference in the Farley building next Tuesday morning at 11;3O o'clock. Mrs. Ed s. Moore will speak to the superintendents of junior departments from 11:ao until 12:15 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Charged With Burglary

Bob and Harry South were arrested yes terday by Detectives Moser and Garner on charges of burglary and grand lar- ceny. It is alleged that the two were implicated in robberies at Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

The Baptist preachers conference of the Etowah association will be held Tuesday at the Twelfth Street Baptist church..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20
is AN INVESTMENT; NOT AN !
HOW 1914-I5, BUDGET FUN

Mote that Budget Fund covers August 1914 to January III
Securing and entertaining Democratic State Convention
Caneoupe Celebration -
Expenses incident raising Budget Fund
Convention Daughters of COnederacy
Army Tournament 191415 ''+'''
Advertising:
General .s--'''-'''' 1900 ''''
Annual Show Poultry Association, 19l4 ~
School Mines second payment and interest
Annual Horse Show, 1911.
Towards securing Moose SaItaTun ."''"'
Annual meeting Panhandle S. W. StOckmenS Association
Towards securing permanent Play Grounds -
Securing 1916 Meeting American National Live Stock Association
Securing Meeting National Outdoor Convention Advertising
Six months salary, prOpn, Farm Demonstration
Entertainment Distinguished Guests "-..'''' "
Advertising at Elks Convention, Los Angeles 1913
Expenses Meeting S. w. Tennis Tournament
Account expenses Farming Congress- Denver
Securing international Irrigation Congress, 1916
Total disbursed November 90 1915
Cash on hand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

C. I6GHTBODY has bought the
business block at the corner OF
L. stanton and Texas streets for
Sos. 600 and viii erect a modern store
building there next fall The Texas
Bank q Trust company has leased the
stevens building at the corner Of Texas
street and Mesa avenue and wi! s {1oo-
$4,000 in remOdellng the IlEst At tC,
into a modern Aanizlng nome ne
WoOlworth company IS looking 1ot .
site in Fl Paso in which 10 open a ~
stores company is planning 10 esla2-
Iish a branch here and eXcavatlon WollLl A
has started on the new S4Oo,Voe court
house -.-----.- ,,-,,ic1,
tell which way the development vino
has been blowing in E. Paso during
the past week
The I. E. Booker building, at Ile
,,o-fbesst corner Of West san Antonio
and Leon streets, upon Mhlch W. n
has been started by me FsIIS s - -
,srricJz company, will be three stories
instead OF two. as vas orlsihalLs
famed The building viii also cover
. larger area and completed VIII c-5st
about $4,000 The basement OF ~
building has been Completed anu par
OF the steel is up me Duliulh6 w
cover an area 60xi20 feet. the 6V-Ioot
frontage being on Leon street
$4,000 Warehouse.
The Perry kirkpatrick coll!paA4 -
,esJ,- no start the construction Of a
az 600 brick and concrete warehouse
m south Florence street near SeVeiltil
street. The structure, which IS 70 DS
builr for the First National panA' VIZ
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$4,000 Motor building
The Tri-State Motor company re-
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Teon streets. which cost S5O,00u, VIII