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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
Y. M. c. A. TRIMS
 B. A. C. IN FIRST
 BOWLING MATCH

The Y M c. A. team defeated the B. A. C. team last night in the first match of the season between the two teams The 'Y'' five won by 190 pins. The games were played on the Y M C. A. alleys. The next match will be played at the B. A. c. on next Thursday night. The high score for the B. A. c. team was made by G. H. Heydorn with 19o, while the high average was also made by Heydorn with 179.
 The high scores for the ''Y'' team was made by A. M Bruce with 191, while M. E. Reaves made the highest average with l6S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
REFUSES TO COMMENT

New York, February 1O-Lindley M. Garrison refused absolutely to discuss his resignation as Secretary of War upon his arrival here from Washington at g o'clock tonight He declared all informa- tion regarding his retirement must come from Washington.
 Asked if he had any comments on the retirement of his assistant, Henry c. Breckenridge, MT. Garrison replied:
 MT. Breckenridge will have to speak for himself. I have troubles enough of my own.'
 The retiring cabinet officer. who was accompanied by his wife, declined to tell where he was going or how long he was going to stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
YALE STARS RULED
 OUT OF ATHLETICS Executive Committee Rules That Stars Cannot Repre-
 sent Yale This Year

New Haven, Conn, February 10. The executive committee of the Yale Athletic association decided today that the five prominent athletes who with Grew intercollegiate competition last fall for violating the summer baseball rule, cannot represent Yale in sports during the present college year.
 This action bars Captain Milburn Of the baseball team, Harry LeGore, the football and baseball star, and Will liam Easton, Spencer Pumpelly and Robert Rhett, members of the varsity nine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
SUBSIDY CLAUSE
 IS POINT AT ISSUE
(COntinued from Page One)

that the American bureau of shipping re- gently had advised the government of the perfecting of a plan whereby parts for steel ships to carry from 1000 to 3000 tons could be made in any construction steel plant and shipped to harbors for assembling. European countries having no such plants. he added. could not com pete with American builders in this class of construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11

"Ted'' Lewis looks like one of the most promising boxing propositions States in some time Lewis is a clever two-handed fighter, and from the man. ner in which he trounced the hard hit ting Willie Ritchie he must be con sidered as a candidate for stellar hon. ors. Lewis is modest boy and scarce ly looks the part of an aggressive boxer but once he starts he is the acme of perfection in the ring In short, Lewis appears to be a real sensation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"On Trial"

Conan and Harris, America s best stage producers, will present ''On Trial one Of the biggest dramatic successes the Amer ican stage has ever known, at the Jeff ferson tonight and matinee and night per forrnance tomorrow.
 SchlegeL Fretag and other authors writing on stage construction will have to revise subsequent editions of their works on the technic of playwriting if dramas of the new type are accepted with acclaim that greeted "On Trial' when it was produced for the first time at the Chandler theatre, New York.
 One element of novelty connected with this production is that the author, Elmer l.. Reizenstein, is just out of his teens, and that it is his first venture. A clerk in a law office, he has evolved series of dramatic situations that Tor novelty and general intensity have not been equalled for many a moon. In these days, when there is no halfway between fail ure and success, 'On Trial' is a knock out. and the description is not offered for advertising purposes, but as a just tribute to a melodrama that is surely destined to make fortune for all concerned.
 At the Lyric
 An exceptionally strong bill is the off, fering for the second half of the week at the Lyric, with the elongated boy wonder, Britt Wood, as the headliner. Always a favorite with the Birmingham audiences, Britt added to his laurels last night by his whimsical nonsensical- ties and was compelled to several encores. Dolly and Mack, musical entertainers, were very pleasing and were given good reception.
 The troubles of an actress were excel lently portrayed by Terrell and Terrell, comedy and pathos being happily blend ed in their clever act.
 The Spelmans in neat, refined novelty act were an excellent opener. Goutier's animated toy shop, the big act on the bill, presents a clean pro- gramme of rare entertainment.
 Pathe pictures are unusually good.  part. I have subscribed to each state ment of principle made by him through out this correspondence. I share with out exception his convictions and, there- fore, have the honor to tender my resig- nation, to take effect at your convenience Very respectfully.
 HENRY BRECKENRIDGE
 February 10, 1916. My Dear MT. Breckenridge:
 'I can quite understand why you deem it incumbent upon you in loyalty to your chief to follow his example in rendering your resignation, and since I have ac- cepted his resignation, I am sure it will be your desire that I accept yours also. l do so with genuine regret, because you have in every way fulfilled the highest expectations and rendered the country the most conscientious and efficient service.
 "It is with genuine sorrow that I see this official relationship between us brought to an end. Cordially and sim cerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
ASKED TO EXPLAIN
 ATTACK ON TANKER
Continued from Page One)

from merchantmen if they give proper receipts or payment, but it is realized that if submarines are to be permitted to do so every neutral ship mlght De made a base for their operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11

On Saturday afternoon at l o'clock a challenge match will take place between Rev. J. M. Broadly and W. F. Tyler against R. W. Powell and M. J. Robert son. Three games will be played and the total pins will count Bowling interest is increasing and a large crowd is ex- pected to see the match on Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
Elberfeld Signs Bowen

Chattanooga, February 10-( (Special) Manager Kid Elberfeld announced to- day that he had signed Bowen, an in fielder, last season with Jacksonville. Pitcher Mud Ball" Clark, upon whom waivers were secured has accepted terms and will report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
BRECKENRIDGE QUITS

The following correspondence between the President and Assistant Secretary Breckenridge also was made public:
 February 10, 1s1S. My Dear MT. President:
 ''The Secretary of War, MT. Garrison, has just informed me of the fact that he has submitted his resignation, to take effect at your convenience.
 q have been cognizant of each detail of the correspondence between yourself and him leading up to this action on his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
GARRISON'S RESIGNA-
 TION IS BOLT FROM
 BLUE FOR CAPITAL
tContinued From Page seveno


 seeming representative with respect to these matters.
 'I hereby tender my resignation as Secretary of War, to take effect a your convenience. Sincerely yours
 'LINDLEY NJ. GARRISON" The President replied:
 February 10, 1916. My Dear MT. Secretary:
 'I must confess to feeling a very great surprise at your letter of today offering your resignation as Secretary of War. There has been no definite action taken yet in either of the matters to which your letter of yesterday referred The whole matter is under debate and all the in fiuences that work for clarity and judg- ment ought to be available at this very time But since you have felt obliged to take this action and since it is evident that your feeling in the matter is very great indeed, I feel that I would be only imposing a burden upon you should I urge you to retain the secretaryship of war while I am endeavoring to find a successor l ought to relieve you at once and do hereby accept your resignation, because it is so evidently your desire that I should do so
 'I cannot take this important step, however, without expressing to you my very warm appreciation of the dstin guished service you have rendered as Secretary of War and I am sure that in expressing this appreciation I am only putting into words the judgment of our fellow citizens far and wide.
 With sincere regret at the action you have felt constrained to take, sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON,"
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Paid Advertising.


To the Republican voters Of phil
lips county hereby announce my
candidacy for the office OF assessor.
| feel that I am thoroughly compe-
tent ans; II receive the nomination
and election, will give all lax payers
q fair and just assessment.
GEORGE c. RUSSELL
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For Clerk of the Court.

am a candidate for the Office OF
.!,rk OF the court, subject to the will
d. Tie Republican voters expressed
at the primary election to be held
August 10th, 1916.
/ believe that economy should be
;gra acticed in all public offices, and the
.n;jre time OF the incumbent devoted
q the duties OF his office. With that
view i'll mind, if elected, will con-
met the office without the employ
9,ent OF deputy, which will reduce
Ihe expenses thereof $1,080.0O per
FRED G. COOPER.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27

hereby announce to The voters OF
Phillips county that | am candi-
date tor the Office OF County Com
missioner e6 Year tern} subject to
the WIT gl the democratic voters at
tue primaries August 2ath The CON
siderati0n OF the tax payers Will be
borne IN mind it [ am elected and
shall eudeavor . see tE@, The road
provements are distributed over
the entire county. I earnestly solicit
your support.
JAMES REID, Saco, Montana.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27

hereby announce my cand1dacv
for the office og county attorney on
The Democratic ticket subject to the
Will OF the party at the primaries
on August 29th l pledge efficient
AHA painstaking effort for the prop
ar enforcement OF law.
w. E. McGARRY.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
r. r. RICHARDSON.
For Clerk of Court.

To the Republican voters Of Phil
lips county l hereby announce my
candidacy for the office Of the clerk
OF the court, subject to the will Of
the voters at the primary election
August 80. My record in office is
open for inspection and ii nominated
and elected will continue my present
policies throughout my term.
G.. NJ PORTER.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For superintendent of Schools

TO the Republican voters oi Phil
lips county l wish 10 announce that I
will be Il candidate for the Office OF
county superintendent al the coming
primaries, subject TO the will of the
voters. | will, as in the past, give
my best efforts to the upbuilding OF
the county schools.
FLORA SIMS.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
Tor County Attorney.

I hereby announce my candidacy
ar the Office OF county attorney OF
hillips county. subject to the will OF
he Republican voters at the August
primaries. Believing in the enforce
inert OF law, | earnestly solicit your
SUPPORT. have engaged in the prac-
ice OF law for 81 years and have
.tcted as county attorney for four
ears and earnestly believe ] can per-
@orn lie duties OF that office salts
.actorllv and without additional ex-
sense 10 the taxpayers OF the county.
]. w CAlLICO1TE.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For State Representative.

hereby announce to the voters of
Phillips county, that | am candi-
date for state representative, sub
ject to the will of Republican pri-
maries. August goth. If nominated
and elected | pledge myself to work
for legislation favorable to the farm
ing counties.
DUDLEY JONES.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27

TO tie Republican electors OF phil:
,ins county, wish to annuonce that
will he a candidate tor the re-elec-
ion to the office OF coroner at the
primaries in August. Your support
and influence is respectfully solicited
Il. x. TUCKER
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
/ e.i .,ii,l...i.1. -

TO tie Democratic voters OF Phll-
ip. county, | wish 70 announce that
I am Il candidate for the office OF sher-
III. subject 10 the will OF the voters
it tie primary election II nominat-
=: ana elected viii, during my
term OF office. administer justice
Without fear OF favor.
J. r. CRABB.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
w. D. MILLER.
For. Sheriff

! am a candidate on the Republi-
can ticket for nomination to the
office Of sheriff, subject to the ap-
proval Of the Republican voters at
the primary election to be held on
August 90. II nominated and elect
ed, my entire time and attention will
be given to the business OF the office
and ! will conduct it's affairs as ef-
icently and as economically as will
be in my power.
S. II. WINK ENWEDER.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For County Commissioner.

I am a candidate for the nominal
ton for county commissioner to sue
coed myself. | am thoroughly ac-
quainted with the needs Of the new
county of Phillips. and believe the
east end Of the county is entitled to
a representation on the board. I ask
my Republican friends for their sup
port at the primary election in Aug
uSt.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For touslty Surveyor

To the Republicans Of Phillips
county, | wish to announce that ]
am candidate for the office OF coun-
ty surveyor, subject to the will OF
the Republican voters at the coming
primaries.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
lSa, Treasurer

70 the Republican voters OF Ihll-
:.;s county wish to announce that
T am a candidate for the nomination
~ treasurer subject 10 the will OF
the voters at the August primaries.
A,pur support and influence Will be
M r DARNE,I
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For State senator

| am a candidate TOR the nomina
ion OF State Senator from Phillips
county on The republican ticket
E3ur support and Influence will b@
appreciated.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27

1,l recorder on the Republican tick
/; and your support and influence
sl.I he appreciated.
JOHN BRENNAN.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
For County Attorney

am a candidate for the Office Of
county attorney on the Republican
ticket. My platform is the oath of
Office.
The enterprise., 1916-07-27

For Clerk and RerOr,ler

To the Republican voters of Phil"
lips county, / wish to state that I am
a candidate for the Office of clerk
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
t,.1,. IEarili

... GEO. w. CLAY
The enterprise., 1916-07-27
I:st1. l,,,l.s.ilel.

Nj. j. DABNEI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
GEN. LEONARD WOOD IN
PENSACOLA THIS WEEK

Pensacola, Feb. S.-Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood of the United
States army is expected in Pensacola
some time during the week to inspect
the Notifications at Barrancas,
Pickens and McRea. He will stop at
New Orleans, probably Mobile before
coming to Pensacola and from here
will go on down the Florida coast
on his tour of inspection.
The United States is planning to
strengthen the coast defenses, espec-
tally along the gulf coast, owing to
the fact that the present rifles were
those installed years ago and, while
still modern, cannot be compared
with the new guns being made and
which have far greater range.
In Galveston he stated that he
would recommend long range rifles
for that port, and it is expected he
will dc likewise at Pensacola. The
war department also is considering
utilizing portion of Santa Rosa is
land, directly opposite the city, and
will mount some long range guns
there so as to preclude a lombard
ment of the city from the gulf by
warships.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
q y 7
AGED WHITE MAN FELL
FROM TRESTLE 70 DEATH

Clearwater, Feb. S.-Last Satur-
day the body of white man was
seen lying in the shallow water of
stephenson creek by the engineer of
a passing freight train, who report
ed the matter to the sheriff's office
when he reached Clearwater. Sheriff
Whitehurst then sent Deputy Sher-
iff Nose Tinney and Undertaken w.
s. Smith to look after the body. In
the meantime Judge Brandon was
notified, and in the absence of Coro-
ner Chas. Evans, he formed jury
and viewed the body, and the jury
after inquiring somewhat into the
facts, adjourned until Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock, when a ver-
diet will be rendered.
The body was that of NJ. l.. Bar
ringer of New Port Richey.
Mr.. Barringer was a man about
20 years of age and resided at Port
Richey, where he owns land. It ap-
pears that he left Port Richey sew
eral days ago in a horse and wagon
which was his property, and drove
to the home of his friend, Mr.. Will
liams. who runs a sawmill at Cur
lew creek, north of Dunedin He was
evidently walking into Clearwater
when he met death.
He was seen by section hand
named Snyder to go on to the tres
tie across Stephenson creek shortly
before the Pinellas Special was due
to go north. Snyder then paid no
further attention. 1t is thought that
the train came upon him while he
was Oh the bridge, and that in try
ing TO save himself he either jumped
of the bridge or lost his balance
and fell. his head striking a mudsill
just at the edge of the creek.
The body was brought to Clear
water and after effort had been
made to find his family or friends,
If any, and without result, Mr..
Smith, on instructions from the
sheriff buried the body.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
LIFE BELT HELD HIM
UP ALL DAY AND NIGHT

Miami, Feb. Claiming he had
been afloat in the water for day
and night. and part of the next day,
a man was picked up in Biscayne
bay sstWrday morning by boatmen
at the Twelfth street dock. He had
life belt on, and was so weak and
exhausted that he was scarcely able
to stand when, lifted to the dock. As
he failed to make his name known
before leaving it was difficult to
learn last nigAt-when the story was
told who the .ssSsterious person was
and wherediie' lived, and also what
he was doine in the bay with life
preserver On. 4"'
Several fhdmors were circulated re-
garding the, rescue of the exhausted
man. one Of which insisted that he
had been off to the northwestern
part of the bay in a small boat,
and was stuck on a sand bank. He
waited, it was said, all day and
night for aid, which came not. and
then putting on life belt, he start
ed to swim to the city, and was
within hailing distance when he
became exhausted and could swim
no further ..ls.'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
RAILROADS IN 1928

The following, which is clipped
from the Geneva Reaper shows how
railroads were regarded less than a
hundred years ago.
"Some one has dug up the records
of the Lancaster, Ohio. school board,
back in 1928. In these records there
is an account of a proposed debate
as to whether railroads were practical
or not. Permission was asked to hold
the debate in the school house and
the minutes of the school board meet
ing read as follows:
you are welcome to use the school
room to debate all proper questions
in, but such things as railroads and
telegraphs are impossibilities and
rank indfielity There is nothing in
the Word OF God obout them. II
God had designed that his intelligent
creatures should travel at the fright
full speed of fifteen miles an hour by
steam. He would clearly have foretold
it through His holy prophets. It is a
device of Satan to lead immortal souls
down to hell
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
LOCAL CENSUS GIVES
ST. PETE 1882 PEOPLE

st. Petersburg, Feb. 7.-St. Pc
tersburg has made a gain of 1862
in population in the past year, ac-
ccrding to the 1916 directory issued
by the R. L. Polk Co. The new CEN
sas shows a permanent population of
12,s12.
In computing the totals multi
pie of 2 1-2 is used, as only the
heads of families appear, and it is
figured that there are at least two
other persons in each family. The
directory carries 5,525 names. Last
year there were but 5,104. The new
directory is very complete affair
ard contains great fund of valu-
able Information. The new volume
is being delivered here now.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
QUIET ALONG BATTLE
FRONTS; KITCHENER
TO TAKE COMMAND
IN EGYPT
(By Associated Press. }

London, Feb. S.-Except for the
continuation of intensive lombard
ment along the Belgian front
there are few reports of activity
from the major war fields. Whether
the bombardment is preparing the
way for important infantry opera
tions is not known.
Current official reports indicate
continued quiet along the Russian
front. The Russians are apparently
active only in the Caucasus. The
Petrograd war Office reports con-
tinued advances there against the
Turks both north and south of ARR
erum. The Russians have pressed
further west along the Black Sea
and the northern shores Of Lake
Van.
Rumors have been heard here that
Lord Kitchener will take command
of the British forces in Egypt. Earl
Derby will become war minister,
says rumor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
NEW CHARTERS
GRANTED IN FLORIDA

Tallahassee, Feb. S.-New cor
porations organized and charters
granted in the State of Florida, ac-
cording to the records of the office
of the secretary of state, during the
week ending Saturday were as fol-
lows:
w. S. Holleman & Co., Of Es-
Gambia county, capitalized for ten
thoueand dollars; The East Coast
Hardware Co., of Palm Beach,. cap
italized for $4,000; The Southern
Hotel Co., of Duval county, capi-
talized for 100000; The Free Press
Publishing Co., of Duval county,
capitalized for $4,000; The Inter-
lachen Citrus Groves Co., of Lake
county, capitalized for 10000.
The Rock Creek Lumber Co.
amended its charter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
THREW HIS STOLEN
DIAMOND AWAY

Miami, Feb. .S,-An alleged dia-
mond thief was gathered in by Dep
uty Sheriff Pratt on Twelfth street
last night and will be taken to West
Palm Beach for further legal pro-
ceedings.
1t was a case of good luck and
shrewd work on the part of the Of
ficer, who says he is certain he has
the right man.
Word was received here yeSter-
day from Sheriff Baker, of Palm
Beach county, that a man of certain
description. supposed to be in Mi
ami, was wanted there for stealing
diamonds.
Mr. Pratt, sauntering along
Twelfth street last night, saw a man
who answered the descriptions
stranger who was said to have been
acting rather strangely. He talked
with the stranger and soon diseov-
cred that the man was getting mixed
in his statements about himself.
O1 suspicion, the deputy sheriff
placed the stranger under arrest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
BRYAN GOES ON EXTENDED
OCEAN VOYAGE

Miami, Feb. S-Former Secretary
of State William Jennings Bryan
left shortly after noon Sunday for
an extended cruise on board the
housebcat Osiris, in company with
Samuel Untermyer, the well-known
corporation lawyer of New York
city. The party will cruise among
the Florida keys as far south as
Cape Sable. Mr.. Bryan will be ac-
companied by Mrs. Bryan, and the
two will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Untermyer, who have the hand
some houseboat under charter for
the month of February According
to information received yesterday.
the party will remain away from the
city about two weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-08
PRESIDENT Of j. s.
CHAMBER CHAMBER COMMERCE Cd N R
URGES INTELLIGENT
CONSIDERATION OF
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. S.-John II.
Fahey, president of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United Stetes, in
opening the convention today,
warned American business men
against placing dependence on the
proverbial American guess" He ad-
vised them to do constructive think
ing; tc become less partisan in deal
ing with great economic questions,
and to Systematically discourage the
disparagement of the efforts of pub
lie men. Mr.. Fahey declared that
business men were poorly informed
of the real facts of great questions,
and that workingmen were better
posted on matters Of Importance to
them.