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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
More Votes Than Wilson

Indianapolis, March 1o.-Practically complete returns from Tuesdays pri- mary. tabulated here unofficially to- day, show that former Vice President Fairbanks, candidate for the republican nomination for President, received IT, 2S2 votes more than were cast Tor President Woodrow Wilson, candidate for renomination on the democratic ticket Fairbanks received a total of l76,129 votes to Wilson's 158,S47.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Death Sentence Commuted

Little Rock, March l0.-Governor Hayes today commuted the death sen tence imposed on Charles Bailey, a
 negro. for the murder of his wife, as Bailey was about to leave his cell for the electric chair after Prof. Harry w. Crane of Ohio State university reported that the negro's mental development was only that of an S-year-old child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
STEEL CORPOR ATION's
 UNFILL ED TONNAGE

New York. March 10.-The month- ly statement of the thrilled orders of the United States Steeltcorpora- ton, ,sissued today, broke all records. The orders stood on February % at 8,56S, 966 tons, an increase of 646,- 199 tons over January 31, and com pairing with S,489.71S tons Decem- Der 31, 1906. the previous high record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Passenper Injured

An electric fuse on a Fountain Heights car blew out yesterday afternoon at o'clock at Eighth avenue and Eighteenth street, north. Walker Keller, negro passenger, jumped, out of the car win dow and was slightly injured. He was carried to St. Vincents. hospital in an ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
VILLA AT LA ASCENSION

Fl Paso, March 1O.--General Ga vira, commander at Juarez. re- ceived a report late tonight that Villa was at La Ascension, on the Mexico Northwestern railroad. 100 miles southwest of Fl Paso, where he is in position to prevent the exoduc of 800 Mormon colonists from the Pearson country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Marriage Licenses

Following are the marriage licenses issued from the probate court yester- day: +,
 J. W. Pond and Miss Nan Watkins. Sam Mitchell and Miss Eva Kin mer1ing.N
 F. G. Bales and Mrs. Alta Wade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 10-Alabama: Prob ably local rains Saturday, slightly colder interior; Sunday fair.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Saturday; Sunday fair, slightly warmer.
 Missssippi Probably local%rains Satur- day. slightly colder central portion; Sun- day fair.
 Georgia: Probably local rains Satur- day; Sunday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
BISHOP IS WARNED

Bishop Hurst, head of the local church, received urgent messages today from the Salt Lake headquarters of the Mormon sect asking that he take all posslole precautions against his coreligionists- De- ing caught in a trap in Casas Grandes' The bishop conferred with the Mexican railway officials over train arrange ments and with General Gavira regard ing military protection. Since troops had already started from Chihuahua City 1t was decided they would be first on hand and the protection of the refugees was entrusted to their care. The question now is, whether the refugees can be gathered in time.
 From the reports received from Gen eral Bertani, Villa and his men early in the day were dasning through the mountains into which they had been chased by the American cavalry. Scouts reported that Villa evidently was re- lying on relays of horses of which he is said to have great numbers, in oroer to head off the Mormons. He was re- ported swinging westward in the direc- tion of the Casas Grandes river.
 Villa is believed here to have left the Mornons unmolested on his northwaro expedition in order to allay suspclons as to his plans Following the decision of the Pan-American conferees to rec ognize Carranza Villa was sald to nave told a delegation of Mormons who had asked for the return of their stolen horses that they would probably not need the horses for future work, as they might not harvest another crop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

other women relatives away. With CIV
 ilian women alarmed by reports Of an other Villa attack, departures numbered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

Aetna Explosive company reported to police headquarters last night the theft of a passenger Ford auto mobile, which was standing in front of the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

c. U. Thomas. S26 Sarah avenue, Graymont, reported to the police de- paftment last night the theft of 21 Rhode Island Red hens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at 8 D. m., seventy fifth meridian time, March 10, 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

The e-passenger Overland automo- bile of H. c Maynard POS North Twenty-firs street, which was stolen Thursday night while standing in front of the Jefferson theatre. was recov- cred a few hours later by Desk Ser geant Lyons and Officer Wagner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
STAINING AT LEASH

Columbus, N. NJ, March 10.-Franclsco Villa, with the Mexican bandit army, whose raid on Columbus was beaten off h Thirteenth United States cavalry VSt evere losses Thursday morning, ERs Boca Grande, 25 miles southeast, Fs 1ae reports brought here today by ~enssts American military authorities Impatient for orders to cross the A,&s.iag md assail the bandit leader be- a 3srA te had time to retreat farther into iE4tss tfe erior of Chihuahua # N plenty of cavalrymen available Srnf6a4. Colonel Slocum and his off ts4s sefe convinced that an order to
 SS ,se line now would mean a quick si4pSAtfen of Villa.
 When Maj. Frank Tompkins of the 4'hirteenth cavalry, with hardly 200 men, took up the pursuit of the entire Villa force. estimated at 2500 men yesterday, the Mexicans fled 15 miles Six troops of cavalry were ready and eager tonight to renew the chase.
 Meanwhile residents of the town or Cc- lumbus were in a state of high tension tonight A report today was that Vllla had recrossed the border and surrounded the town, stampeded nearly all the ln- habitants.
 The funeral of Mrs. Milton James, one k of the American civilians killed by Villa s raiders was held today. A throng at aI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

Frank Monroe. 21Os First avenue, re- ported to police headquarters last night the theft of a Hup roadster au- tomobile. The car was stolen while standing on Highland avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

w. N. McCary. 1217 South Twen- tieth street, reported to the police de- partment last night the theft of a two- passenger Ford automobile, which was standing on Tenth avenue and Twenty first street, south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
EVERY MAN ARMED

Every man in Columbus and even small bows were alert throughout the day. armed with rifles and revolvers. Guns captured from the MeXicans when the American troops drove them from the town supplied arms for many of the CIV ilians.
 Tonight the report that Villa was again advancing gained currency Armed civil ians, supplementing the two patrols put out by the military authorities, fired shots at everything that appeared to move in the desert brush surrounding the town.
 Shouts of put out the lights rang through the streets and military camps at 7:3O o'clock, but half an hour later there appeared no sign that Villa had reached the boundary with his army. The entire military force at the disposal of Colonel Slocum was ready, however, for fight at moments notice.
 During the day after it became known that the United States government had decided to send troops into Mexico after Villa, army officers sent their wives and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
Intends Mastering the 800 Americans There-Doubt- ful if. Mormons Can Be Gotten Away in Time. Army Strains at Leash

Fl Paso March 1O.-Villa is headed di- rectly for Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Ill order to attack the 800 Mormons set tied in that section, according to re- port received tonight at Juarez by Gen eral Gavira from General Bertani.
 Small hope is felt that General Der tani will be able to bring help to the Mormons as his cavalry force Of oec is at Palomas, 100 miles distant over broken, roadless country. Ten trains, con taining 2000 men, left Chihuahua City to- day to act as railway patrols and train guards, Gavira said.
 It was to rescue these people that the Mormon colony of Fl Paso dispatched a messenger immediately on news of the Columbus massacre and special tralns were expected to start immediately with inc refugees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

w. H. Miller was arrested yester- day afternoon by Detectives Lyons and
 Propst on charge of distributing ob- jectionable advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

John King, 5917 First avenue, re- ported to the police department early this morning the theft of fiye-pas- senger Ford automobile, which was standing on Eighteenth street and Fourteenth avenue, south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11
POLICE NOTES

Three white and four negro boys were arrested last night in front of the Lyric theatre building by Officer Eddie Burgess on a charge of disor- 0erly conduct. It is alleged that the boys were damaging automobiles that were parked in front of the theatre building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-11

Leavenworth, Kan, March 10.-Unite States troops at Fort Leavenworth r ceived orders from Washington tonigl to hold themselves in readiness to moy at moments notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
"Her Name Is Maude"

Several appeal cases were disposed of
 in the criminal court yesterday by Judge H. P. Heflin, and among the most in- teresting was that of Joe Ayers, an old negro charged with cruelty to animals. The negro is charged with having mis- used, abused and worked one mule named Kate, alias Maude, and others. alleged to have passed the years of freakishness and to have been disqualified for work, both from age and infirmity.
 A number of witnesses testified in the case, and a bit of humor was indulged
 in by B. M. Allen, representing the de- fendant, to the delight of spectators and court attendants. w. A. Jenkins, attor- ney for the city, also had his say, which Was in serious vein. The jury retired for the brief space of about five minutes and returned verdict. declaring Joe not guilty
 w. M. Jackson was acquitted in the criminal court on charge of violating the prohibition law, after short delib- eration of the jury. The case was tried before Judge Hefln in the first division of the criminal court.
 Joe Milligan was acquitted before Judge Heflin in the second division of the criminal court yesterday morning, charged with breaking into store on Twenty first street and Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
F|REMEN bL l. .AMELESS DECLARES BARBER Criticism of East Birming- ham Force Unjust, Says
 Commissioner

Commissioner Arlie Barber executive head of the fire department, denied yes- terday afternoon that the firemen at the East Birmingham station had to be awakened to extinguish blaze adjacent, when two mercantile buildings and a residence were destroyed early Tuesday morning. The denial of MT. Barber came when he was informed that citizens Of East Birmingham had reported to The Age-Herald that the three structures were in full blaze, and the fire station would have caught afire. but for the prudence of several citizens in rushing within to awake the firemen.
 'I have received complaint from any citizens in East Birmingham or else where as to the conduct of the firemen,' said Commissioner Barber "Of course they sleep at night and as they are not clairvoyants they have to be told about a fire before they know anything about it.
 ''As to the blaze in East Birmingham I know all about it. It represents three frame buildings, dry as finder and two of them were vacant. These wooden structures are also at least three blocks away from the fire station. so that there was not any danger of burning out the firemen The fire, as understand it, caught from within one of vacant houses and was beyond all control before it was discovered. The East Birmingham, firemen without having been awakened were quickly on the job. and did all that was necessary to protect the adjacent property.
 ''Of course after a fire there are all ways numerous complaints of things should have been done-but the fact re- mains that in Birmingham we have. one of the best fire fighting forces in the south''
 The fire that aroused MT. Barber's Ire was the blaze that destroyed the furni- ture store of w. F. Tuggle at Forty seventh street and Tenth avenue, north East Birmingham, early Tuesday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
PROPERTY WORTH
 MILLION DOLLARS
 BASIS OF SUIT
Complainant Seeks Posses sion of 15, 1000 Acres of Coal Land From Sayre Mining
 and Manufacturing Co.

Hinton F. Carr, the well known Birmingham attorney. who has within the last ten years financed quite a number of large iron ore and coal land deals, filed suit yesterday in the chan cery division of the circuit court, ask ing the court to compel A. N. Cleayer, executor of the estate of Col. Robert IT. Sayre and as president of the Sayre Mining and Manufacturing company, to deliver to complainant as per contract entered into November l, 1915, 15,000 acres of coal lands, together with all the Improvements thereon, which cost over $400000. for the sum of $1,000, 900.
 The late Col. Robert H. Sayre of South Bethlehem. Pa, whose Alabama estate is involved in the suit, was one of Americas industrial captains, a man of great wealth and a friend of Birmingham for quite a number of years preceding his death.
 Notwithstanding the large sum of money involved. the bill of complaint is very brief, one of the counts alleg- ing that on November 1. 1915 a con- tract was consummated between the complainant, Hinton E. Carr, and the defendants. in which the lands of the .Sayre Mining and Manufacturing com pany were sold. the consideration be- ing Sl,000,000. and that on March II, 1916, the complainant made demand for possession of the property which was refused.
 T. J. Wingfield and Joseph E. Roben- son are attorneys for the complain ant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
LOCAL MEN WILL BE GIVEN MEDALS |Stanfiel and Simpson Among
 Those Who Have Had
 Long Railroad Service

J. H. Stanfiel, general superintendent of the Southern railway, and R. l.. Simpson, general freight agent, are among the officials of the line who will be presented by President Fairfax Har- rison with bronze medals for their long and efficient service to the road. An announcement to this effect was made yesterday by l.. Sevier, general agent, following receipt of message from Washington. President Harrison will be in Birmingham Monday, and will present the medals in person.
 MT. Stanfiel and MT. Simpson have been with the Southern continuously for more than quarter of a century, and they, with a number of other off cials of the road, and large number of employees, are to receive this recog- milton of their long service. About 20 other local employees of the line, prin- |cipally trainmen, will receive these med als. President Harrison. according to information received here yesterday. will make a tour of the entire sys- tenn, presenting these medals to old em- ployes of the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16

crowded at every performance. The Kennedy band furnishes music for the crowds at the carnival and some new
 amusement features are provided. The show company also enjoyed a pay day this week, of which the local mer- chants are getting the benefit SOCIAL EVENT TONIGHT The chief social event of the week takes place at the Tutwiler tonight when the fashion ball and cabaret will be given. A number of the most promi- nent young women of the city will take part in the cabaret and some beautiful costumes will be worn. The invitation list of the dance includes prominen people of Birmingham and from over the state and a large crowd is antici- pated tonight. A number of the most prominent people of the city will be present as chaperones.
 The number of out-of-town shoppers has far surpassed the expectations of the merchants, and with the increase which is considered certain during the three remaining days, Fashion Week is destined to be one of the largest shop ping events in the history of Birming- ham. The rebate bureau yesterday was rushed to make out checks for the shop pers who presented their books in per son, and the mails brought in a very large number from all parts of north
 Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNCOVERED WELL
 SHOULD BE PLACED
Coroner Spain Makes Investigation of Death of Little Joseph Candy and States Some One
 Is to Blame

Coroner Charles L. Spain is much wrought up over the fact that the well near Forty-seventh street, in East Bir- mingham. where Joseph Candy, the To- year-old son of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Candy, was drowned Tuesday while flying his kite in the open field, was allowed to re- main open.
 T have made partial investigation of the affair this afternoon, and will later impanel a jury and go into the matter thoroughly" said Coroner Spain yesterday strictest investigation. Why the city all lowed the well to remain uncovered or unprotected-a death trap to both persons and animals--I do not understand I have been informed that several appeals have been made to have it covered. but no re- suits have been obtained
 Coroner Spain states the accident is due to carelessness, and thinks that the grand jury should go into thorough investiga- ton of the case. Some one should suffer for the death of this child of tender years, he said, 'who plunged to his death in IA feet of water while at play with his kite.'' The old well is located just behind the East Birmingham fire sta- ton, and has caved in until it is about F or 15 feet in diameter and Is surrounded by about 13 acres of land, very smooth, making an ideal place for children to play.
 Joseph Candy had returned from school and went to play with his kite when he was missed by his r,other and a search revealed his cap lying on the brink of the well The police and fire department were called on for aid and tished the lit tie fellows body from the water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
SPECIAL MEETING OF
 SONS OF VETERANS
Matters Pertaining to Raising Funds for May Reunion Will Be
 Discussed

A large number of letters were mailed out from Camp Henry D. Clayton. Sons of Confederate Veterans headquarters yes terday inviting members to be present for a special meeting which will be held in their headquarters on the third floor of the First National Bank building. Fri day. March F.
 This camp is very energetic in an ef- fort to raise sufficient funds to take care of the sons and sponsors of the reunion. Many entertainments have been planned by the camp, and it is understood the budget for these expenses has been con siderably increased within the last few days.
 The letter being mailed out is as fol- lows:
 Camp Henry D. Clayton. g. c. ". M Birmingham. Dear There wil be special meeting of the camp at headquarters. 33s-4-5 First National Bank building. Fri day, March 17. at p. m., at which time many matters are to be discussed per taining to the part we are to take in the Confederate reunion to be held in our city next May.
 Your presence is earnestly requested. Yours fraternally, 'THoAA6 D0z1N. Commandant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Franklin FavOrs the
 Taylor's Ferry Route

"The highway connecting Birmingham with the Warrior river should be built along the Taylors Ferry route,'' said Joseph Franklin, well known farmer who lives near Toadvine, below Bessemer ill this county. This route is somewhat longer than the other way by Mulga and to Nichols fish trap, but in my opinion is by far the most sensible route, as the grading will not, be half so heavy"
 MT. Franklin says that the farmers in his locality are very much enthused over the idea of a highway to the Warrior river. Part of the country Is thfckly set tied, and all of it would be if the high way could be gotten in that route. "We have no railroads down that way; SC you can guess what the highway will mean to us," continued MT. Franklin. ..In addition to other advantages by building along this course, it Is the most economical, in my opinion. of the two routes left open"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
LEONARD L|EbL|NG
 ARRIVES IN CITY
 ID SEE MUSICIANS
Editor-in-C Chief of Musical Courier Will Be Guest at Elaborate Luncheon
 Tomorrow

Leonard Liebling, editor-in-chief of the Musical Courier of New York, arrived ill Birmingham last night for sojourn of two or three days
 He has been making tour of the United States for the purpose of study ing musical and social conditions at first land and writing his impressions of the sections visited. He enjoys the reputa- tion of being at once a brilliant journal ist and an attractive speaker He will deliver a lecture at Cable hall tomorrow at il o'clock on the theme, Beethoven and Plagiarism in Music" or words to that effect. This lecture will be free and everybody interested in music is invited to attend
 At 1 p. m. Friday Mr. Liebling will be entertained at luncheon to be given at the Tutwiler under the auspices of repre- sentatives of the civic bodies of Birming- ham. Tickets for the luncheon are being distributed through the Chamber of Com merce the Business Mems league and the Rotary club. The price is $1.
 MT. Liebling had intended spending to. day in Montgomery, but he said last night that as he had to catch up with his correspondence and other work he decided to slip in here quietly and keer busy in his room most of today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-16
Finance Committee to Meet
 Today With Citizens to k Further Plans
HOUSING COMMITTEE
 NEEDS MORE HOMES
Citizens Urged to Open Their Doors to Veterans During Reunion as Many Accommodations
 Are Needed

The Mexican situation will not prevent the government lending cots and tents for use during the Confederate reunion here in May. Information to this effect was received today by the reunion committees from Senator Underwood. In, a telegram to General Manager Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce, who is Z 'eral secretary of the reunion committe, Sem ator Underwood stated that he had re- ceived that information yesterday, from Secretary of War Baker.
 The reunion committees had previously arranged. through Senator Underwood, to secure from the government 1000 tents and 1000 cots for use during the reunion. Sen ator Underwood not only assured the com mittee that the cots and tents would be available, but agreed to use his efforts to increase the number of cots to 5000, as requested by the committee.
 Chairman F. NJ. Jackson of the finance committee will meet committee of local citizens this morning at 10:30 o'clock in the directors rooms at the Chamber of Commerce to outline further plans for financing the reunion. A number of vol untary subscriptions were received yes terday. some of those who had previously subscribed sending in large amounts.
 The Richmond Grays and the Richmond Blues. two of the most famous military companies in the country, may come to the reunion Local officials are in receipt of inquiries from the officers of these companies asking regarding accommoda- tions and intimating that they will prob- ably make the trip to Birmingham. A
 signal corps and a bugle corps of the Boy Scouts may also come from Rich mond.
 Chairman Gunster of the music commit- tee announced yesterday that in addition to the bands already secured for the re- union, he had received a large number of inquiries from bands and choral organza- tions throughout the south.
 T am well pleased with responses we are receiving to our letters regarding throwing open the homes of the people to the veterans declared F. w. Dixon. chairman of the housing committee yes terday. "A large number of people are offering to entertain several veterans in their homes without any cost. Many others are agreeing to take number at a fair charge. We hope the people will not delay in making their replies as we must have ample time to arrange to care for the veterans