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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
A CIVIC CADAvER.

A CIVIC CADAvER. q can say this much for your town. It is laid out we'll" q don't consider that much of com pliment, in view of the opinion hear ex- pressed so often by some of our less pros- porous citizens
 What Is that?"
 They all say our town is dead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

A NEAR-HERo. "You say you saved a young woman from being drowned last year?' "Yes. Several people lost their lives on that day.
 Did you have a hard battle with the waves?"
 "Oh, no. She intended going for a sail in the boat that was capsized. but I per- suaded her to spend the afternoon tango ing with me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
NEEDS MORE COVERING.

NEEDS MORE COVERING. "Do you see that girl over there in blue?" "The one so scantily clad? "Yes" She's a live wire.'' "Ah! And imperfectly insulated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

AN REFLECTION. Now, Dubbs enjoys his little joke, Although we must confess Quite oft his helpless auditors Show symptoms of distress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postosfice as second class matter un- Ger act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-12
THE BOHEMIAN LIFE.

THE BOHEMIAN LIFE. "Asphode,ia Twobble wants an outlet for her soul"
 What does she propose to do?" 'She thinks of going in for art" Can she paint?"
 "Only her face, but she says she would dearly like to smoke ciarettes and drink tea in an atelier.'
 A HARD WORKED CHAMPION. Johnny, how many times have I told you not to f1ght?''
 TT don't know, ma"
 Well, when are you going to stop it?' T stop every day, ma, but the fellers I whip keep con1in' back for more.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
CARRANzA PLACES BLAME
ON THE UNITED STATES
Sends Reply to Message From Cuba
Urging Him to Avoid
War.

NEW YORK, June "A special cable
dispatch to the Times from Havana
says:
lower house of the Cuban congress.
cabled to Gen. Carranza today, urging
the avoidance of war with the United
States. which would break the equilib-
rum of the American continent"
Senior Ferrara's message follows:
Gen. Venustiano Carranza. National
Palace, Mexico, d. F.:
I'm my own name and for my fervent
Americanism. I pray you to evade In
this supreme hour any difficulties with
the United States, which would break
the equilibrium of the American CONT
nent, bringing dolorous days to your
country, which We love and admire
Our ardent aspiration as friends OF
Mexico is that you may unite all ele-
ments in a common aspiration OF Mexi-
can unity.
"ORESTES FERRARA,
president House Representatives"
Gen. Carranza in reply said:
Your kind message received. 1t is
ne. ier the people nor the government
/ represent, but the government OF the
United States, which has caused the
present situation between the two ma
lions, by it's lack of tact in interna-
tional AFFAIRS and it's lack Of respect for
Mexican sovereignty. To repel with
arms 1.-THE Americans VINO on any pre-
text invade the national territory
there remains no other recourse than
this to defend the sovereignty of the
republic. Consequently. the American
government can avert war by respect
ing the sovereignty OF Mexico.
V. CARRANZA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
HOUSE ACTION CHEERS
MEN OF NATIONAL GUARD
Prospect Of $50 a Month for Sup.
port of Families Cause
of Rejoicing.

Fine business was the comment of
Brig. Gen. William e. Harvey, when he
was informed last night that the House
had adopted Chairman Hays resolution
providing not to exceed $50 a month for
the families of militiamen.
Congress could have done nothing bet
ter" said Maj. Harry Coope, adjutant
general
Omcers and men alike throughout the
camp were particularly pleased with the
passage Of the resolution. The fact that
the House had passed it greatly encour-
aged the members Of the guard who have
families at home. They expressed conf
dence that the Senate would quickly ap-
prove the measure. and they anticipate
no trouble at the White House.
Give Sigh of Relief.
Many of the men who have been wor-
rying how they were going to take
care Of families with salaries as low
as SIS a month sighed with relief when
told of the passage Of the resolution by
the House. Many of them are now
ready to go to the border without a bit
of worry on their minds.
When the news came into camp two
soldiers and their wives were sitting
on the side of the road, just inside of
the sentry lines. The wives had brought
a suit case filled with food for their
husbands.
"Oh, isn't that fne." said the wife of
one Of the militiamen. when told of the
passage Of the resolution. II know
Harry will feel better. But he only has
q couple Of months more to serve any
way, and / am very glad of that It
will be q great boon to those women
left at home with a number of chill
dren and no visible means of support,
except the very small amount of a pri-
Yates pay. I for one am glad to see it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
THE HEARINGS
ON THE DISTRICT BILL
Senate Subcommittee Again Consid-
ers Suggestions, But Soon Will
Take Up Measure.

Hearings on the District appropria-
ton bill were reopened before the SEN
ate subcommittee in charge of the
measure this morning. although yester-
day afternoon the subcommittee had
believed it was through with hearings
and would Immediately begin to frame
the measure for report to the full COM
mittee.
Col Harris. superintendent of public
buildings and grounds and also secre-
tary OF the fine arts commission. headed
delegation to request that provision
be placed in the District bill for the
purchase or condemnation of the
hhngleford valley project for a nark
connecting with the Zoo Park.
In Interest Of Girls School.
Chaplin Brown appeared before tho
subcommittee in the interests of III.
National Training School for Girls He
also took UP the matter of salaries of
the judges of the Municipal Court Of
the District. urging that the salaries
be substantially increased.
1t is the plan of Senator John Walter
smith OF Maryland, chairman Of the
subcommittee, to have the hearings
completed today and to begin work on
the bill itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
All American Pictures in
Pictorial Section Tomorrow

Patriotism from the broadest
viewpoint characterizes the
Planogravure Section of The Star
tomorrow. 1t features the recent
preparedness parade, shows some
of the prettiest and most inter-
esting scenery to be found in the
United States and gives views of
Washington in the past. present
and future.
The photographs of the pre-
paredness parade make a souve-
mir of the occasion well worth
saving. Marchers, floats and
spectators are shown in an at
tractive series.
The purely scenic pictures come
from the Yellowstone, Yosemite,
Mount Rainier and other national
parks. Lakes, canyons. waterfalls
and mountains are shown in an
array that 10 apt to make vacation
planners hungry" to see the real
articles.
The United States Capitol and
the Washington Monument are
shown in course Of construction,
while other pictures show some
of the things which 1t IL planned
to do to make Washington more
beautiful. Some of those who
have had the good fortune of a
peep ut the pictorial section de-
clare 1t 10 the best yet published
by The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
AMERICAN NOTE TO CARRANZA
WITHHELD FROM THE MEXICANS

MEXICO CITY, June 24.-The note Of
the American government in reply to
the communication of Gen. Carranza
demanding the withdrawal OF the
American forces in Mexico has not yet
been published here.
High officials of the government de-
clared yesterday that Mexico is not at
lacking the American punitive expedi-
ton, but said that by no means will
Mexico allow these troops to advance
They added that the Mexi-
can people were surprised at reports
coming from the north that the United
States alleges that Mexico was seeking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
FIRM FAvORS ITS EMPLOYEES.
Kapn, Sons & Co. to Carry Soldiers
on PAY Rolls.

The firm of S. Kann, Sons 4 Co. has
formally notified the twelve employees
of the firm who are enlisted with the
National Guard that they will continue
on the pay roll of the firm during the
period of their enlistment, no matter
how long it may last.
Sigmund Kahn of the firm directed
George S. De Neale. the superintendent
of the store, to go to the guard camp
Yesterday, when each guardsman OF the
Arm was presented with a paper as
signing his salary to a member of his
family during his absence with tho
army.
one of the twelve employees of the
firm who has gone with the National
Guard is the manager of its New York
ONCE and is a member OF the Brook
lyn National Guard. His salary will be
paid to his wife every Saturday along
with the other employees of the firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
Ecuador Urges Latin Ameri-
can Republics to Take
Common Ground .
NOTHING TO MEDIATE,
STATE Department SAYS
Ambassador Naon Gables His Gov
eminent Nothing Can Be
Done Now.
SAN SALVADOR, Republic

SAN SALVADOR, Republic
of Salvador, June 24.-The for
eign Office received today a cable
gram from the government Of
Ecuador urging all Latin Ameri.
can governments to take common
action to avert war between the
United States and Mexico. The
government replied Immediately,
approving the initiative of Ecua-
dor.
Hope to Bring Settlement.
BUENos AIRES, June 2l.-President
De La Plaza had a conference yester-
day with Foreign Minister Muratore
regarding the American-Mexican sit
uation. Later the foreign minister sent
instructions to DR.. Romulo s. Naon. the
Argentine ambassador at Washington
with a view to bringing about a set
Element Of the differences between the
two countries.
Argentina, Brazil and Chile are said
to be in favor of discussing means to
bring about a settlement.
View Of Chilean Newspapers.
SANTIAGO. Chile. June 24.-chilean
newspapers take the view that the
United States will exact from Mexico
nothing more than a guarantee in re-
Spect of the safeguarding Of the from
tier.
The view Is taken by the press that
on account of internal disorders and
lack of stable government Mexico Is
no longer entitled to tho customary
consideration accorded by nations to
each other. But in view Of the de-
clared policy Of the United States to-
ward smaller powers, the newspapers
say. 1t Is hardly to be expected that
the United States will take any unfair
advantage Of Mexico, enfeebled a. she
is by long internal commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
CAPTURED TROOPERS
ARE NOT TO Be HUNG

CHIHUAHUA CITY. June 24.-Ac-
cording to a statement said to have
been signed by spillsbury. an Amer
lean prisoner. made public today by
Gen. Trevino. neither he nor the other
troopers knew which side began the
firing.
spiilsbury's statement says that
practically all the Americans who lost
their lives were killed when they ad-
vanced to a deep ditch in which Mex
leans were stationed and when other
Mexicans, getting around to a deep
ditch in their rear. attacked them
from the flank.
The Mexican commander said that II
seemed probable, inasmuch as Gen.
Pershing seemed ignorant of the fate
OF the Boyd column, that outside OF the
Ave additional prisoners now being
brought here che Americans were an
initiated. although 1t was possible
more had escaped.
Gen. Pershing has wired here for the
names OF the dead and the prisoners
II was oficially announced that none
Of the prisoners brought here will be
hanged. that mot being the custom Of
- civilized countsX"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
Spanish Steamer Is Stranded.

MANILA. June 24.-The Spanish
Mail steamship Fernando Poo. from
Spanish and Portuguese ports for Co
lombo and Manila, is stranded on a
reef in the Sulu sea. $50 miles north
west of Zamboanga. The passengers
are safe. The coast guard has been
rushed to the assistance of the steam :
err.
The Fernando Poo is a vessel of 1924
tons, and is owned by the Cha Trans
Atlantica of Cadiz. She sailed from
Barcelona April Is for Lisbon, whence
she departed for Colombo. arriving
there May rs. The mishap to the steam
err occurred while on the trip from CO.
lombo to Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
PAY FOR D. c. GUARDSMEN.
Arrangements Being Rapidly Work.
ed Out by Capt. Wilson.

Pay arrangements for the District
national guardsmen in camp at Radio.
Va, are being rapidly worked out by
Capt. Louis c. Wilson, n. g. D. C.. who
is the paymaster of the guard.
He has received orders to go into
camp at Radio. Va. under instructions
from the commanding general of the
Department of the East. United States
Army, as disbursing officer for the
troops there, and has been notified
from Governors Island that necessary
funds have been placed to his credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24

war, especially as American forces had
invaded Mexico.
Gen. Carranza continues to receive
kilograms from various parts of the re-
public offering the services of the send
ers in case of war. 1t Is estimated here
that at least 100000 men will join the
constitutional army. The governor of
the state Of Mexico has wired Minister
of War Obregon that several prominent
citizens of Toluca had offered to join
the army, and expressed their willing
ness to contribute large sums for war
expenses.
The cabinet held a meeting yesterday.
Although the matters discussed were
not made public. it Is understood that
the international situation was a topic
dealt with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
PLAN RELIEF CAMPAIGN.
Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary to
Care for Sick and Wounded.

The Auxiliary of the Spanish War
Veterans is planning to start q cam
paign to aid the families of the guards
men who were called out for service in
Mexico and to care for the sick and
wounded that come from the front.
They are to establish headquarters as
soon as arrangements can be made.
A meeting of the organization is to
which has not been decided yet.
Mrs. Martha Stencer. Mrs Ida NJ Gal
loway and Mrs. Ida b. North are in
charge of the proposition. This organ
ization conducted a movement similar
to the one now being planned in 1898.
during the Spanish-American war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR.
Laborers Die at the Bottom Of
Eighty-Five.Foot Shaft.

BOSTON. June 24.-Four laborers
were killed today at the bottom of an
eighty-five- foot shaft by an explosion
of compressed air which released
bricks, water and sand upon them. An
other workman, operating a hoist at
the top of the shaft, was blown
through the air and caught on the der
rick hook. He was taken to a hospital
severely injured.
The men killed were alone in the
shaft at the time. The explosion broke
through the sixteen-inch masonry wall
erected about the bore. and the waters
of the channel rushed through to drown
the men,
Official explanation of the cause of
the accident was leaking. but police
said structural flaw probably had a..
veloped,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
the support of dependent families of

the support Of dependent families Of
soldiers.
Declared Discussion "Unseemly."
The question Of maintenance came up
again when Senator MARITIME introduced .
resolution for the government to pay the
fun salaries Of clerks or other Of its em-
ployes while serving in the guard, in adj
dition to their pay in the militia He
declared the previous discussion Of the
morning "unseemly."
Senator Gore objected, saying the reso-
luton was open to the same criticism
as the others introduced and objected to
its immediate consideration.
"I cannot imagine on whot food man
could live on in Oklahoma to oppose
such q resolution" shouted Senator
walking toward the Oklahoma
senator.
well. am no fool" retorted Senator
Gore.
Vice President Marshall vigorously
called for order. A few minutes later
Senator Gore and Senator MARITIME were
shaking hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24

NUNS FROM MEXICAN CAPITAL
TELL OF ANTI-AMERICAN MODS

Mother Dolores. Spanish nun. declared
the anti-American propaganda in Mexico
was innaming the lower classes against
Americans and the government Of the
United States. Several Americans. she
said. were taken from the train at Con-
zales. near San Louis Potosi. by Carranza
authorities. She did not know the charge
against them or what was their fate.
The feeling against priests and nuns in
Mexico City. Mother Dolores said. was
being continually aroused by Mexican
officials, who made open threats against
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24

Wednesday night.
No further word Of his movements
having been obtained since. some fears
for his safety were entertained.
Today's arrivals who reached the Dor
der in motor cars reported that 1000
Mexican volunteers equipped with rifles
and khaki uniforms. have been drilling
daily in Hermos recently and that
1900 schoolboys also are being drilled.
Among the refugees was Charles E.
Wiswell. general manager of the Can
anea Consolidated Copper Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24

LAREDO, Tex. June 24.-Traveling the
entire distance in their sectarian garb.
seven Josephine Sisters, in charge Of
Mother Superior Dolores. have arrived
here from Mexico City en- route to the
headquarters of the Josephine Order at
Baltimore. Md. The sisters. who have
been connected with a convent in the Mex
lean capital. said their train was met by
Infatuated Mexican mobs at many sta
tons. and they believed only their robes
saved their lives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
AMERICAN REFUGEE ARRESTED
WHILE ON WAY TO THE BORDER

NOGALES. Ariz.. June IA. c. Clay.
an American resident Of Hermosillo
who had been attempting to make his
way to the border by motor car. is be-
ing detained by Carranza authorities
at Magdalena, Sonora, according to ref
ugees arriving here today. They said
that Clay, for some reason not known
to them. had been instructed not to at
tempt to leave Hermosillo and was ar
rested when he reached Magdalena
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
MEASURES
AGAINST MEX|CANS
BEING CONSIDERED
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
sired the administration will want to
know from Gen. Carranza how far the
Mexican government approves the ac-
ton of Gen. Gomez and his men at
Carrizal, and, as far as possible, what
the intentions of the Mexican govern
ment are from now on.
Will Not Be Swept Off Feet.
1t was plainly evident today that the
President will not be swept Off his
feet by the clamor that will arise from
quick-tempered Americans everywhere
that the alleged ambush of American
troopers be promptly avenged. The
President wants to know first, and will
know before he acts. what the exact
facts were at Carrizal; where the re-
sponsibility rests; whether the Ameri-
can troopers disregarded instructions
and committed some act that drew upon
themselves the attack: whether they
were treacherously ambushed and
slaughtered, as begins to look true:
whether the familiar Mexican habit of
using a flag of truce to conceal MUIR
derous intentions was again the game
of Gomez and his men, and last, but not
least, whether Gomez acted on orders
from the Carranza government.
To the limit of diplomatic direct
ness the State Department is ex-
pected to at once seek to ascertain tho
official Mexican version of the at
fair. not that as given out by Trevina
and other untrustworthy Mexicans, but
that of CarranZa himself, and along
with this version a statement of just
what Carranza intends to do, and
whether he approves or disapproves of
the course nf his eOldiers a 20 rrfzal
Will Base Action on Facts.
There Is no idea today that the
President will engage in long
winded controversy with Mexico or
agree to submit anything to arbitra-
ton. but. in the face of popular
clamor for immediate action, he will
insist that the final decision of this
government shall be based on the facts
as near as human beings, greatly
wrought up, can give them.
Out of the hurly-burly of statements
that have been made by Mexican on
Gals the administration is almost
forced to reach the conclusion that the
Mexican government whole heartedly
backs the work of the troops under
Gomez.
Gen. Oregon, the Mexican minister
of war. Is quoted in dispatches as de-
claring that the fight was provoked by
the Americans and that it could not be
avoided: that he stands by the decision
that troops of Gen. Pershing shall not
go southwark from where they are now
encamped and. on the whole, talking in
most warlike manner.
The President. however. does not wish
to accept unofficial statements. He wants
to know what the Mexican government It.
self has to say. and he will obtain such a
statement before he does anything. The
lnvyn. and fNr
will bring the whole thing to a head. it
is generally believed this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
Two Cutters Proposed in Bill.

Construction OF two coast guard cut
tiers for Pacific coast and Alaskan serv-
ice. at a cost not to exceed 100000, is
proposed in an amendment to the naval
bill submitted by Senator Pheian. An
anchorage patrol boat for New York
harbor, to cost SIPS 900. is proposed also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-24
swims From Cape Charlie, to henry.

NORFOLK. Va. June 24.-Charles Du-
borrow Of Philadelphia, the long-distance
swimmer. swan from Cape Charles to
Cape Henry last night, distance OF
eighteen miles, in eight hours and forty
two minutes. This 10 the hrst time the
feat was ever performed