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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
HONOR MEMORY OF
JUDGE S. {. GREENE
Resolutions of Respect Are
Adopted at Meeting of
Bar Association

At a special meeting of the Birmingham
Bar association held yesterday memorial
resolutions of coincidence and respect
were passed upon the death of the late
Judge Samuel E. Greene. The meeting
was well attended. and many touching
tributes to the memory of the distinguish
ed jurist were paid by prominent members
of the association. The following reso-
buttons were unanimously adopted:
1.-THE purpose of God in His conduct to
human affairs being unrevealed to His
servants, we cease our uncertain struggle
amid the problems and identified duties
of life and stand In wonder when SEEM
tngly well working laws are dsordered
1T his command.
I'VE of this city and county were ad-
mans experience, efficient service OF our
brother worker, Judge Samuel e. Greene.
when long before his days OF usefulness
seemed over his life was cut off. To the
divine plan that his work should be con-
tinued by others. we submit in awe, and
pray that we. his followers to the judy
ment seat of God, may labor as con-
scientiously, as unselfishly, as success
fully as our departed friend.
We the lawyers of Birmingham, re-
solve to emulate his labors. ana cry IN
the words of Moses, Establish thou, o
Lord, the work of our hands upon us.
as thou hast established the work of his
hands while he labored in our midst
we petition the honorable judges of
the court in which he worked that this
resolution be spread upon the minutes,
and we tender our respectful sympathy
TO those who lived near him and have
lost his tender affection as well as his
noble example.
HENRY UPSON SIMS,
&c. R. HARSH.
r. Fl. THACH,
Committee
Birmingham. Ala, January ., 1916"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
SENIOR De QUESADA
IS DEAD IN BERLIN
Cuban Minister to Germany
Dies Suddenly of
ApOplexy

Berlin, January 10.-(Via London, 3:3S
a. m.)-Senor Gonzalo de Quesada, Cuban
minister to Germany, died suddenly of
apoplexy here last night. Senior Quesada
had been the representative of his coun-
try at Berlin since 1910 He formerly rep
resented Cuba at Washington.
The body of Senior Quesada will be re-
moved to st. Headwin's Catholic church,
where funeral services will be held. at
tended by official and diplomatic repre-
sentatives. The body will be sent to
Cuba.
An illustrated work entitled THE Ger
man Fatherland." recently published by
Senior Quesada, brought an expression of
appreciation for his efforts from the EN-
press Augusta Victoria. The Cuban dip
lomat had a wide circle of acquaintance
In Berlin.
Senior Quesada was one of the Cuban
patriots who worked energeticallly for the
cause of Cuban liberty in the revolution
which Immediately preceded the Spanish
American war. While secretary of the
Cuban junta in the United States, he es-
tabished friendly relations with many
prominent Americans. including President
Mckinley.
After Cuba came under American con-
troll Senior Quesada was appointed Cuban
commissioner at Washington and later
was the first Cuban minister to the United
States.
Early in October information was re.
ceived in the United States that Senior
Quesada, who was wealthy, was without
funds In Berlin and that his son, Con-
zalo de Quesada, Jr., was in prison in
Berlin on suspicion that he was a secret
agent of the Russian government. With
Minister Quesada and his son were Sc
nora Quesada and their young daughter
Announcement was made at that time
that Cuba had decided to act Immediately
to obtain the release of young Quesada
and had decided also to close the en-
bassy at Berlin The statement was made
that Minister Quesada and his family
had been ordered to return to Cuba. 1t
was stated also that the Cuban consular
agents in Germany would be ordered
home with the understanding that Spain
would represent the interests of Cuba.
Notwithstanding the Quesadas unpleas-
ant experiences In Berlin a letter was re-
ceived In New York November %, saying
Emperor William had conferred on Min
lister Quesada the Order of knight Of
the Prussian Crown in recognition Of a
book on Germany he had written
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
ANNOUNCE DATES
FOR GOLF MEET

New York. January 9.-Dates for tn,
three big 1915 golfing events. an
nounced today following the meetins
last night of the United States Col
association here, are:
National amateur championship, be-
ginning Saturday. August 28, and con
tinuing for one week. at Country clut
of Detroit.
Women's national championship, weel
beginning Monday, September 6, at On.
wentsia club, Lake Forest, Ill.
National open championship, June Is.
IL, at Baltusrol Country club, Shor1
Hills, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
HILL TO PASS THROUGH
THE UNITED STATES

Naco, Ariz., January 9.-The American
state department has granted permission
to Gen. Benjamin Hill, Carranza COM
mander in Sonora, to pass through the
United States on his way to Vera Cruz.
Mr.. Hill will depart tomorrow under
orders to report to General Carranza on
the killing and wounding of persons on
the American side of the line during the
siege of Naco, Sonora.
It is said that Hill will not return,
and that Col. P. Elias Gales will succeed
him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
JAMES A. SMITH
DIES IN MARION

M~rion, January 9.-(Special.)-J
A. Smith died at the family residence
here this morning. He was Confederate
veteran and for a number of years an
invalid on account OF a wound received
In the war. He was the oldest dry goods
merchant here. and was largely instru-
mental in the finding and maintaining OF
Marion's present efficient system OF pub
lie schools. Mr.. Smith Ia survived by his
widow. one son and two daughters here
and son in New Mexico. He was 6
years old and a member of the Presby-
terrain church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
TWO ARRESTED IN
CONNECTION WITH
DIRECTORY FRAUD

Mobile, January 9.-(Special.) -.Frank
Britt, Alias +. Wetherden and Bert MUIR,
alias "A. A. Howard wanted for work.
ing - big directory swindle on merchants
of Birmingham and other cities, were ar
rested here tonight by Detectives Burch
and Pearson through Burns detective.
Officers from Birmingham are en- route
to this city for the two men. The arrest
is one of the most important made in
years. The alleged swindlers, it is said,
were getting ready to leave for Wash
ington. Others are under arrest at Bir-
mingham and Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
Bread Loayes Reduced

Los Angeles, Cal, January 9.-Loaves of
bread selling at 5 and 10 cents have been
reduced three ounces In weight, and mas
ter bakers today announced that If flour
prices went higher they would be COM
PEELED to increase prices instead of fur
Their curtaiing weight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
SAFE STOLEN FROM CAHABA
PUMPT1OUSE CONTAINED $500

AT the time of the robbery the pump
station was in full operation and in
charge of ]. B. Fell. acting chief engi-
neer II was stated that the robbers. who
ever they were, entered the office by
breaking open a window. The safe was
then lifted out and removed to parts
unknown where 1t is supposed that the
burglars will blow it open whenever 1t
proves convenient. OF the contents of
The safe 500 was in funds of the water
works company and about s4G0 belonged
U the Cahaba lodge of Odd Fellows.
The robbery was at once reported to
olice headquarters and the sheriffs Of
ice. Deputies and detectives We're sent
o the scene, but broken window was
he only clue that the officers were able
to find.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
DARING THIEVES BROKE WIN
DOW, LIFTED OUT SAFE
AND DISAPPEARED, LEAVING
NO CLUE

Persons unknown entered the office of
the pump station of the Birmingham
Waterworks company at the Cahaba river,
about eight miles southeast of Birming-
ham, about 1880 o'clock last night and
stole the companys safe, which contained
about $780, 1t was stated. The safe was
of the small 2O-inch office type and was
too heavy to be carried away by one
person.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10

has a large membership and a we'll
equipped gymnasium.
The Ensley Wesley House patrol of the
Boy Scouts will hold its regular meeting
Tuesday night at the Wesley House. AT
the last meeting of the scouts Arthur LeclS
was elected patrol leader and Jim Leck
was elected secretary.
Every member of the Sunday school
class of Mrs. J. X. Cook of the Ensley
Methodist church is requested to be pres
ent this morning, owing to an important
business meeting of the class.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
CROWN PRINCE
VISITS BERLIN

London, January 9.-Q0:35 p. m.)-An ex-
change telegraph dispatch from Amster-
dam says:
Grown Prince Frederick William, who
visited Berlin recently conferred with
several of the ministers. On his return
to the Emperor's headquarters he was
accompanied by the crown princess, who
desired to bestow decorations on the Of
ficers of the regiment of which she is
honorary colonel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10

San Francisco. January s.-The liner
Mongolia sailed for the Orient today with
consignment of relief supplies for Ger
man and Austrian prisoners Of war con-
fined In Siberia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-01-10
Arrange for Training

Cleveland, January 9.-The Cleveland
American team today completed ar
rangements for spring training at San
Antonio, Tex. The team will leave here
February 90.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22

field than to feel for the rest OF ms
life that / had that. mans blood m
my hands"
Governor Defends His Course.
Governor Siaten then was corn
pieting a long statement giving his
reasons fer his action. and this ne
gave To the public later.
The FIRST official announcement ..
the Governors decision was made at
SAP O'Clock this morning. Extra
editions ~ The local newspapers con-
tanning .thr pnpfticial announcement
caused considerable excitement
among number OF crowds of men.
who gathered on various street ct.-
ners ard around City Han Munntei
police ard patrofmen were stationed
on the outskirts Of the crowd, and at
least orc arrest was made Comment
disappointing the decision was heard
in the garnerinEs,
speakers started 10 harangue the
crowd from the City Hall stci's but
were stopped by an extra force of po-
lice 1t was stated that delegation
was coming here from Marietta, the
former home Of Mary Phsgan.
Although crowds on the streets. dis
c1issinR the decision, did not appear
so excited a. the day wore on the
police ordered all near-beer saloons
closed shortly before II O'Clock. and
an extra 100 policemen were put on
duty orders were issued 20 arrest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22
STAY-AT-HOMES.

Home serves many important pur-
poses but none more so than that OF
affording something for the real peo-
|ple to stay at while the other kind
are gadding about in search of rest,
recreation and other popular illusions.
II it were not for the stay-at-homes
everybody would be at the resorts. at
"a cost so enormous that the nation
would be bankrupted Their part in
life, namely the part of preserving
the economic balance. is, in other
words, solid if not snowy.
Some stay at home because they
can't get away, bat numbers because
they choose to do so. showing that
while the fools are not all dead yet,
neither are the wise guys.
In short, whereas the meek are
blessed because they shall inherit the
earth, the stay-at-homes are blessed
for variety of reasons, any one OF
which is sufficient TO justify the fact.
King Solomon was an early and
distinguished stay-at-horue. Riches,
he remarks. with a significant air OF
depression proverbs 23:5), Certain
ly make themselves wings" While
the fact that he had one thousand
wives by no means argues. owing to
the difference in the customs OF those
days, that he got one thousand let
tiers day from the seashore asking
for money. the inference is neverthe-
less irresistible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22

closing In on LemberR from three
sides. and In one direction there 10
a threat that an attempt will be made
to enveiop the town without attack
Ing. cutting or the sole remaining
railway into Russian Poland. The
situation tonight appears TO be that
the center of General Won Mackensen's
army, which is operating under the
eyes of the Kaiser having pursued
the Russians through the gap be-
tween Lakes Drozdowiecki and Ger
lanski, drove them out of trenches
three miles to the east of that point.
This retreat of the Russian center
caused the right and left Hanks to
fall back precipitately until they
reached a ridge of hills few miles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22
NO ATTEMPT TO ROB
BANK SAY OFFICIALS
watchnan Page. However. Reiterates
Story and Declares He Was Not
Mistaken.
SAYS THAT HE WILL RESIGN
No Such Large Sum of Money In
Regional Reserve Bank Safe As Has
Been Indicated, Ofiicials state.

The supposed attempt at the rob-
berry of the Regional Bank of Rich
mond early Monday morning was no
attempt at all. In the view of bank
officiais and of the police 1t was a
false alarm, due to the excitability
and imaginative power of Night
Watchman l.. c. Page. George j.
Seay, governor of the bank. sends The
Virginian the following relative to
( the matter:
I'm one OF our daily papers giving
an account of a supposed attempt to
rob the Federal Reserve Bank the
sums were in the vault of the bank.
will you do us the favor TO give
US the benefit of the wide publicity of
your paper for the following state
ment. made for obvious reasons:
las is we'll known. the bank is oc-
cupying temporary quarters. Only a
comparatively insignificant sum Is
ever kept in the vault of the building
occupied by this bank, that is, the tel
ler's cash used for counter pur-
poses.
The vault of the bank contains
two steel burglar-proof safes, and the
vault itself Is of solid construction.
but the funds of the bank have never
toned above
ut will be of interest to know that
very large proportion of the money
of the bank is contained in a gold
settlement fund established by all the
Federal Reserve Banks, and held in
the vault of the Treasury Department
in Washington. A very much larger
proportion consists of gold certificates
payable to the order of this bank and
not negotiable except by .his bank
upon its endorsement These and
other funds of the bank are stored in
the modern burglar-proof vaults of
the other banks of this city
"As to the attempt at burglary, the
officers Of the bank have made in
vestgation, the result of which Is TO
Thoroughly convince them that no at
tempt was made either TO enter or to
rob the bank. II was false alarm
Very truly yours.
GEO. j. SEAY,
Governor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22

to the east of the capital. Here they
are making their last stand outside
the city. for If they lose the hills
Lenberg Itself will he absolutely at
the mercy OF the heavy guns of the
Teutons.
The southern drive, which came
over the DneiEter from Stryj. has
passed Kumano. and is now approach
ing the capital, but Ii IL still in a
position to defect to the east and
effect junction with an enveiopinS
column from the north.
The dangerous element TO the Rus
slams is the drive being made by the
German left wing, which, after TAX
ing Rawka Ruska. struck southeast
along the line of the railway, and at
last reports was hombarding Zolkiew,
about twelve miles north of Lemberg.
with good chance Of taking the
town within a few hours.
With ZolkIew taken, there will be
nothing to interfere vita the German
advance to Kulikow, where they can
strike the railroad line, which would
BILE them to proceed farther TO the
east and attempt To cut tho railroad
which goes into Russia by way OF
Brody the last remaining chance for
the Russians to retreat.
Despite the situation, military ex-
perts. are not cast down over the situ-
alton. T'aey know that Germany Is
getting farther and farther from her
base of supplies. Soon she will reach
point where IL will be impossible
for her to use the 1000 heavy field
guns as actively as she has been
using them. Russia in the meantime
will be accommodating war material,
and tie tide will turn. In any event.
all are confident that the Kaiser will
be unable 10 shift any Of s1is eastern
troops TO the west.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22
ERANK Is SECRETLY
TAKEN FROM JAIL

Atlanta Ga, June 21.--f4ep NJ
Franks death sentence Gss COM
mutedi to life imprisonment today by
Governor Slatop. Announcement If
the Governor decision came several
hours after Frank had been secretly
taken from the sasl here and hurried
, 10 the state prison farm al Milledge-
4 Yiile. Frank was sentenced TO be
y hAn9e6 here. qtasaoyGoN. = 2or sAt bas
murder of Mary Phaean IN April,
s1als.
80 Governor Slaton was at his country
home when, he announced his de-
csnion in the case over the telephone
80 the Associated Press. IN rms kirg
this announcement the Governor die
sAted the following brief statement:
Asks Judgment BE Withheld.
All that ] ask II that the people
~ Georgia read HY statement Of me
f<4sons why comrnutsd Leo NJ.
Trunks death ssntenca ~ HE i'm
prtsonna@nt before they pass jadg-
44Ant.
$3.50 YeHiInx ~ l Dr. about thsa ease, I
! t1ufd be murderer II / allowed this
] 1ian n hang II .u18ane that ! rapsi
! l(ts III ebse1srlfs She rssa "a my days
- woufd rather Ne blowing In a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22
erevvG TO defy the militia Wary
!, Pbagan was bern Ia Marietta. H"d
was harted there.

Atlanta, va. June 2I.~-The action ~
Governor S1atou lu committing the sen
fence imposed ON leo NJ Frank, for
she murder Of Mary Fhagan, has stirred
Alta nta ard Georgia 10 white meat
1nafrnsffor meetings are being held
3 IN many tnwns AZ which resolutions de-
rouncing the governor are being adopt
ed At Marietta where Mary Ihagan
was born and buried. Governor Slatnn
has been hanged In efhEy. Following
n great mass meeting at which Slaton
wae bitterly denounced Iife-siZed
dummy was suspended from telegraph
pole in the public square with this IN
scription; John NJ Slaton. King 81 the
Jews and Georgia's Traitor Governor. 80
The governor was also hanged In
effigy Mt Woodstock. and other places
I Turbulent crowds have marched
& through Atlanta's streets all day de
nouuctng the governor, but there has
been no approach 10 riotinR. Only ave
arrests have been made during the daT,
and these were for aisorderiy con-
duct All the police reserves have
been out however, and early In the
day the city authorities closed all the
near-beer saloons ami the locker clubs
The most striking demonstration oc-
Cured al the Capitol where several
= ahouaa nd peeF4e gathered and yelled,
Z I'VE s3ant John ~ slaton The crowd
i nd np' FySd me EdAsetn or howeVer. for
= ne did not leave his home during the
DAY The crowd after hearing de
nunclatory addresses from The capitol
steps invaded the Capitol and held
meetings ia the House and senate
Cham bers. at which resolutions de-
4sgansfna 4tl9s 9ss4's7tee;
Destroyed Trial by Jury.
The tenor OF the resolutions Sc that
Governor s1aton has destroyed trial
By jury and broken Gown the courts
~ Georgia
All ask is that the people of Geor-
gia rad my statement and consider
.raimly the reasons that I have given
for comnuing Leo NJ Franks sen
tence TO life Imprisonment" said Coy
Efaton "Feeliug as ! do about this
rase would he murderer If J al
lowed THAT man 10 hang. ] would
rather be plourhinr In q field than 10
: feel for the rest Of NV life that I had
that mans blood on my hands
The governor discussed v-.th report
ers some Of the points which led him
~ commute the sentence. VIXEN ne VS.
making public his formal statement.
He showed the remarkable familiarity
with the record. and when reporters
remarked on the fact ne said II have
learned thar record almost hs' heart.
= DIR. Dorsey. himself. ! don't believe Is
fore familiar with the record than
arm
The governor Is positive in his state
ments. indicating that all doubt Of the
/ guilt Of Conely and the innocense ~
Frank has been removed from his
mind by his careful study of the facts
Of the case.
The governors decision. which makes
about nine ordinary newspaper col
unns Is thorough review OF the
case from the beginning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-22

Immediately any one attempting to
lncite violence.
mass meeting was held on the
Capitol grounds. starting shortly be-
fore noon. IL was Conservatory esti-
mated the crowd numbered S,Soo,
Several speakers took exceptions ID
Gcvernor Stations action.
Governor Slaton Issued statement
Of approximately $4,000 words ex-
planning his action. He maintained
there was reasonable doubt of Franks
guilt of the murder Of Mary Phagan.
He devoted much OF his statement To
the part the negro Conley might have
played m the crime.