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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-20

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n far-famed Russian artist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
CARDINAL IS ABUSING HIS
 PRIVILEGES, SAY GERMANS

I toral letter, comparing the present wal with the struggle between St. Michael the patron saint of Brussels, and Lucifer suggesting in transparent fashion that he did not compare Germany with the angel
 "In another pastoral epistle the cardi- nal said the Germans possessed no legit- innate authority and had no claim to the esteem of Belgians who owed affection and obedience only to their King.
 During religious ceremonials in the fall Cardinal Mercier declared to Belgian priests assembled in the Malines semi nary that they were all obliged to offer the greatest possible resistance to the Germans.
 Tn competent German circles it is pointed out in the appendix to the letter of the Belgian clergy, inspired by Car dinal Mercer, it is stated, that an Aus trian priest made investigations in Bel gium which had disastrous results for Germany However Cardinal Piffl. arch bishop of Vienna, declares publicly and formally that he never authorized any priest to make such investigations.
 "The letter of the Belgian bishops also discusses the allegation that German sol diers attacked Belgian nuns When urged to investigate this charge, Cardinal Mer- cier declined, the ground that he did iT6t wish to hurt anyones feelings. But the bishops of Liege, Namur, Bruges and Ghent declared that no such misdeeds had come to their knowledge.
 'All this corroborates the German inn pression that the liberties granted freely to Cardinal Mercier in the interest of his exalted priestly vocation are being used by him merely for purposes of political agitation which places the German .au- thorities in an awkward position"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
'HARbORS BILL IS READY FOR HOUSE
Six Million and a Half to Be Spent on Mississippi
 River

Washington, February 12.-The an- nual rivers and harbors appropriation bill, completed in committee today ex-
 cept for final decision on the appro-
 priaton sought for the East river
 channel in New York harbor, carries a
 total of s40,000,O00, of which the larg- est item is $6,72O,0OO for the Mississippi
 river. The bill is confined to comple- tion of existing projects in line with the administration policy. It will be reported to the House probably We'd nesday.
 The principal provisions follow: Mississippi river, from it's mouth to
 the Ohio, s5,OOO,O00; from the Ohio to
 the Missouri s35o,OOO; from the Mis- souri to Minneapolis. S1. 200, 900; between
 Minneapolis and St. Paul, $170,00o. Mouth of the Columbia river, $1,- 100000; waterway connecting Puget Sound with Lakes Union and Washing | ton, $34S.000; at Los Angeles, $75,000; at San Francisco $15,000. Delaware river, from Philadelphia to ] the sea, $210O 900: at Philadelphia, S65,- l 900; inland waterway from Beaufort | N. C., to Norfolk, s1,OoO,0OO: Galveston
 harbor $325,000; Galveston channel
 $30O,0Oo
 l When the committee meets Tuesday | it is expected to vote into the bill As 1 the only new project. initial ap- propriation of $200,000, and an authori
 zation of $500,000 more for deepening
 to 35 feet that part of the East river
 project from the upper bay to the East river. Removal of Coenties reef
 would be included. President Wilson ir 1 letter to the committee today urged 1 this government to insure at all times
 an adequate approach to the Brooklyn
 navy yard.
 1 The committee probably will defef
 action on other parts of the big East river project which contemp1ates the
 Expenditure of upward of $13,000,O0C
 ultimately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
ALABAMA DEFEATS B. A. [. QUINTET IN SENSATIONAL GAME Locals Fail to Show Any Pep Crimson Five
 Plays Consistent
 Game

l
 Tuscaloosa, February 12.-(Special)-In one of the toughest exhibitions of basket
 ball seen a the university in several
 seasons Alabama defeated the Birming-
 ham Atheltic club quintet tonight by a f score of g to 2S. Even the close figures that tell the final outcome of the contest fail utterly to depict the sensational struggle which resulted in the coiegians' victory
 Alabama led by three points in the first half and in the second the two r1ves seesawed through 20 minutes of rapid and sensational plays, neither being able to gain any considerable advantage. In the last few minutes of play squirt brought the collegiate five to the fore and several fouls on the part of the visitors decided the contest. The Bir- mingham five at one time threatened to run away with the contest put their spurt was erratlc and the steady work of the Crimson discounted this advan- tage
 While exhibiting a finely polished team
 work the visitors lacked the pep to secure results. Their work Jagged at intervals and the fighting spirit which marked the play of their younger op ponents was lacking. Tommy McGowan was solitary exception. The sensational leader of the Magic City five played his heart out. He was all over the court blocking shooting and passing, but he was unable alone to cope with the rapid fire work of the Crimson
 For Alabama, Harsh and Wells played bama drew first blood after the initial toss up and Wells followed up a series of clever passes with a perfect goal. 5. A. c. followed quickly with a shot that evened matters up when Bazelton made a beautiful shot, taking the pass from McGowan. The score continued put a few points different throughout the period, but the collegians managed to get away with d three-point lead
 In the second half came the nights sen- sation. B. A. c. opened with rush and overcame Alabamas lead before their opponents could register a single shot In few moments they had run Up a siX-point lead, but in the last few minutes of play Alabama came back and clever shooting, coupled with fouls on the part of the visitors enabled them to jump into a lead which they held by four points at the final whistle. The game as a whole, though rough. was fairly clean, but the spectators failed to greet the visiting five with any too
 true sririt of sportsmanship. McGowan was howled at continually when attempt ing shots after fouls, and the general
 attitude of the students was far from creditable.
 | The lineup: 1 Alabama-W Wells, forward; Smith, for ward: Bowron, center; Harsh, guard; 1 Hagan, guard l Birmingham-Bazelto forward; Mo Gowan forward; Robinson, center; Seals, guard; Gillian, guard.
 Summary: Field goals, Alabama, Wells,
 goals 5, fouls s; Smith, goals 5, Bowron, goals 9 Birmingham, Bazleton, goals 5,
 McGowan, goals 3; fouls 4; Robinson,
 goals A. Seals, goals 2. Score at end of first half Alabama IS, B. A. c. 15. Ref eree Rowan. Time of halves, 20 min- utes Attendance 400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

Berlin, February 12.-(By Wireless tC Sayville.)-The following statement re garding the activities of Cardinal Mer cier primate of Belgium, who is visiting Rome, was made public today by the Overseas News agency:
 'The letter which Cardinal Mercier and the Belgian bishops addressed to the Ger man clergy on November 24, 1915 (regard- ing an investigation of allegations that atrocities had been committed in Bel gium by Germans) did not reach Cardi- nal Won Hartmann, archbishop of Co., logne, on January |, which explains why it has not been answered. The general impression prevailing in Germany, how ever, is that the letter was inspired en- tirely by Cardinal Mercier, whose intran- sigeant attitude toward the German au- thorities became manifest on various oc- ca asions
 Before the war Cardinal Mercier was an influential Belgian politician. For ex- ample, at the time of King Leopold s death, he took sides publicly with the party in favor of colonial expansion in the notorious Congo affair demanding an increase in the Belgian army After the occupation of Belgium by German forces, the cardinal preserved a similar attitude, using the influence of the clergy for agitation of purely political nature.
 At the time of the great Anglo-F French offensive the cardinal ordered that in all Belgian churches in the occupied terri- tory prayers be said for victory for the entente forces. At the same time, on St. Miehaers Day, he published pas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
SOUTH CAROLINA HAS
 A HEAVY SCHEDULE
 FOR BASEBALL TEAM

Columbia, S C., February 12.-Tne base ball schedule of the University of South Carolina announced today, is as follows:
 April 34, Guilford at Columbia April :, Virginia at Columbia April 10, Wake forest at Columbia; April 11-12, V. P. I. at Columbia; April 15, Wofford at Colum bia; April 21-22, Tennessee at Columbia :; April 25, Richmond college at Richmond; April 26, Virginia at Charlottesville; April 27, Virginia Military Institute at Lexing- ton; April 2S, Washington and Lee at Lexington, April g, Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg; May i, Eton College at Eton; May ?, Gulford at Guil- ford; May 3, Belmont at Belmont; May 9-10, Washington and Lee at Columbia May 12-13, Clemson at Anderson; May IS, Wofford at Spartanburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Deaths and Funerals
Frank M, Norris

Frank M. Norris, aged 5S, died yes terday afternoon at o'clock at his late residence, 7777 Walker avenue, East Lake. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this aft ernoon at o'clock, with interment in the East Lake cemetery. The Rev Ii. H. Fitts will officiate. The deceased is survived by his widow; three daugh- ters, Miss Christine Norris, Miss Maxie Norris and Mrs. Pauline Foreman; and three sisters. The following will be pallbearers: Active, w. M. Self, A. ID. New, c. B. Hasry, A. H. Garden, c. G. Nickles and Charles Massey; honorary E. H. Coggins, H w. Wood W. F. Motion. William J. Waldrop, E. Ware and Dr. J. D. Bancroft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Germans Do Not Land

Newport, News. Va, February 12. Although released today by order of the United States government. the 13 Germans on the Appam, who formerly were civil prisoners of the English, did not leave the steamer. Customs off
 cials went aboard to examine and ap- praise the Germans baggage, but were informed that it was not ready and that the 10 men and three women did not care to leave the steamer until Mon day or Tuesday. All have signified that they desire to pay the immigra- tion head tax in order to remain in this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Rebels Are Threatening

Washington, February 12.-1ndica- tions that. rebel bands are moving on Tuxpam, Mex. in such force as to en- danger the Carranza garrison there, reached the state department today in consular dispatches. The Mexican gun boat Machias has been ordered to Tux pam from Tampico. Details are lack ing, but previous dispatches have told of a revival of rebel activity in the oil fields about Tuxpam, where large American properties are located. Car ranza's commandant in that region promised several days ago to begin an energetic campaign against the raiders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Frank Buys Stock

Greenyille, February 11.-Georgt Stewart of Montgomery sold at auction today the bankrupt assets of the former Long Mercantile company to Bernard Frank of Montgomery. The stock o1 merchandise invoced $5165.53, appraised $1SO7.75. Book accounts invoice, $12, 66175, appraised $369.S9. Mortgages in voice $6719, appraised $666. Fixtures in voiced SS86. appraised $310 The amount paid was $359S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
FRED VANCE IS
 CRITICALLY ILL

The many friends of Fred Vance the well known printer. will regret to learn that he is critically i'll at local in firmary. A week ago MT. Vance sus- tained fall while stepping from an auto mobile As he was getting out of the machine. his foot caught in the step and he fell heavily to the ground, his head striking the pavement with much force. He was rushed to the infirmary and despite medical skill and attention has been unconscious for sometime. and at a late hour last night his condition was serious, though hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Band Is Disbanded

Montgomery, February 12-(SpeciaD Owing to inefficiency al inspection, the Fourth regiment band at Opelika has been mustered out of the service of the Alabama National Guard, accord ing to an official order issued today by the state military department. The regimental band was inspected few days ago by Adjt. Gen. G. J. Hubbard, Capt. William P Screws, U. s. A.. Maj. T. c. Locke and other officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
War Economy
rom the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star
 Richard Harding Davis. the war corre- spondent said the other day in Pitts burg:
 The allies are getting together at last They are working together Tn their plans we see no more selfishness
 hey were pretty selfish at first Their selfishness was typified, in fact by an economy story-a story about a rich Englshman.
 "This wealthy old fellow, when the ecoromize-and-save movement was at It's height, said warmly over a regalia and glass of liqueur brandy at the club:
 'Eccnomibe, eh? Economize, it is? Well, by love, it's incredible how one can economize if one sets ones mind tc it. lopped five pounds a week off my household expenses at one stroke this morning by cutting off all the servants meat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

ward. l found evidence of this spirit on all sides. In agricultural develop ment and in all industrial improvement there will be extraordinary changes made in the next few years. Consolt dated schools will be established in the county, more good roads will be constructed, and greater interest will be displayed in agricultural advance ment. The people of the county are be- ginning to realize the fact that diver sification is the best means of com batting the boil weevi1, and that next in importance to diversification is the use of scientific methods of farming. When the entire citizenship of Barbour shall have imbibed this new spirit, then the county will enter upon new era of prosperity and advancement and will truly be one of the premier counties of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Artillery Instruction Camp

Fort Riley, Kas., February 12.-A camp of instruction for field artillery will be held on the Fort Riley reservation from May i to August 16, according to infor- nation received here today by Maj Charles D. Rhodes commandant of the post One battery of the Sixth Field ar tillery, now on the Mexican border, will be designated as the battery of the reg ular army to take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
WILLARD TAKES
 LIGHT EXERCISE

Chicago. February 12.-Jess Willard s cold from which he had suffered for several days, was improved today and he boxed a little and took other light exercise at the Chicago Athletic associa tion gymnasium. Willard will take more vigorous exercise on Monday. unless he should be summoned to leave at once for New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Henderson Returns Tomorrow

Montgomery, February 12.-(SpeciaD Governor Henderson will return to the capitol Monday from Troy, where he has been enjoying a brief rest from official duties. During his absence the business of the executive offices has been conducted by his private secre- tary, w. E. Henderson, and Recording Secretary John Moffat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
New Tanker Launched

Newport News, Va, February F. The Standard Oil company's new oil tank steamer Charles Pratt was launched late today at the local ship yard. Miss Carolyn Pratt, grand daughter of Charles Pratt, whose name the ship bears, was the sponsor, and tonight the builders tended a banquet at an Old Point hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Mrs. F. M. Jenkins

Mrs E. M Jenkins died last night at a local infirmary, following an opera tion. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:3o from the residence 103O North Twenty-fifth street, the re- mains being shipped to Heflin for inter- ment She is survived by her husband E. M Jenkins; one daughter, Miss Annie Jenkins; two sons Edward Jenkins of Birmingham, and J. F. Jenkins of At lanta a brother, J. w. Moore, and a sister, Mrs. w. J. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Is Against Reprisals

London, February 12.-The lord high chancellor Baron Buckmaster speaking tonight at Keighley strongly condemned the suggested reprisals for Zeppelin raids. He said There could be no greater tragedy in the black tragedy of this time than when we had conquered the Ger mans we should have moulded ourselves and our behavior upon the very model we set out to break This is not merely a war of armies but of ideals.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Mrs. Nancy Jane Pirkle

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nancy Jane Pirlxle, aged 79, who died Friday morning at 5:3O o'clock at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. F. U. Pope, 1911 Sixteenth street, north, will be held from the residence at 2:3O o'clock this after noon Interment will follow in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased Is sur vived by a daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Miss Lucy Matles

Miss Lucy Matles, aged 19, died yes terday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family residence. TIA South Fortieth street The remains will be sent to Hartselle at o'clock this morning by Lige Loy for interment. She is sur yiyed by her mother, three sisters, Mrs. c. B. Hart, Mrs. A. H. Speile of Decatur, and Mrs. H. T. Harwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Werner Horn Is Sane

Bostcn, February 12.-It was learned to- day that Werner Horn an officer of the German lanwehr. accused of having at tempted to wreck railroad bridge across the international boundary a Vanceboro, Me. has been declared sane by three physicians who recently examined him. Horn is in the East Cambridge jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
May Submit Suffrage

Oklahoma City, February 12.-A joint resolution authorizing the sub- mission of a female suffrage amend ment to the state constitution was adopted today by the Oklahoma house of representatives The vote was 62 to 15 Should the resolution be adopted by the senate, the amendment would be submitted to the electorate in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
College Clubs Shoot We'll

Washington, February 12.-College rifle clubs continue to make excellent scores in the shooting competitions being con- ducted by the National Rifle association. This weeks scores, announced today, show Massachusetts Agricultural. Wash ington State and Michigan Agricultural colleges each scored the possible 1OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
G. o. P. Delegates Chosen

Muskogee, Okla, February 12.-Re- publicans of the Second congressional district of Oklahoma, in convention to- day, selected l.. G. Disney of Muskogee, and E. M. Frye of Sallisaw as dele gates to the national convention. w. S. Bell of Ocmulgee was selected pres- idential elector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Will Help Successor

New York, February 12.-Lindley M. Garrison, former Secretary of War, said tonight that when his successor was ap- pointed he would offer to go to Wash ngton and help the new secretary be- come acquainted with his duties T shall not make myself vocal in any way" MT. Garrison said T am out of politics and intend to make no further statements.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Can Imnort Liauor

Phoenix, Ariz., February 12-Importa- ton of liquor into Arizona for personal use'' is not in violation of the Arizona statewide prohibition law. which be- came effective January 1, 1915, according to an opinion handed down today by the Arizona state supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Red Utility Man Quits

Charleston, S. C., February 12.-Alfred von Kolnitz, wh,, during the past two sea sons was utility player for tine Gin cinnau National league club, today an- rounced his retirement from professional baseball. He has a contract to coach the Wofford college team of Spartanburg. Won Kolnitz is a lawyer here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Mrs. I. w. Kinds

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs J. W. Hinds, aged 6s, who died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock at the family residence 419 Tuscaloosa ave- nue, West End will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment will follow in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Lincoln Club Hears Cummins

St. Paul. February 12.-United States Senator A. B. Cummins of Iowa spoke at the annual dinner of the Lincoln club here tonight He declared himself in favor of the government manufac- ture of war munitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Not Yet Free Port

Madrid, February 12.-(Via London.)-lt is officially stated that the creation of Barcelona as free port is as yet only project. the details of which will re- quire long examination and discussion. Many regions of central Spain already have protested against such concession to Barcelona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Meetings at Union Springs and Eufaula Well
 Attended
BARBOUR COUNTY
 IS c" MPLIMENTED
People Awakening to Need of Educa- tiOnal Work-The Necessity for Action Emphasized by
 Statistics

Montgomery. February 12.-(SpeciaD Reports of successful county teachers institutes at Eufaula and at Union Springs were brought to the capitol to- day by Superintendent of Education William F. Feagin, who visited those institutes this week. Superintendent Feagin expressed the belief that con siderable good was done at these two institutes and declared that he antict- pated fine results within the near fu- ture.
 Superintendent Feagin spoke most enthusiastically of Barbour county and referred with pride to the many evil dences of greater development and prosperity along all lines which he wit messed.
 Barbour county occupies a peculiar position of prestige among the counties of the state," said MT. gin. As is known, this county has the distinc- tion of having produced a larger num- Der of great men than any other county in the state, and is recognized every where for the hospitality and culture of its people. However, Barbour has had some bad conditions to meet in re- cent years, due to the heavy onslaught of the boil weevil in that county. The people are preparing, though, to meet conditions in the best way possible. They are manifesting greater interest in diversification and in scientific methods of working their farms, all of which means that Barbour county is preparing to evolve from the state of apparent lethargy which has been in some respects a prominent feature of that county for the past several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Cold Reason

From Chaparral. Joe-You've been driking quite a bit lately, haven't you? se .ss,.-ss
 Al-Only when I have cold.
 Joe-Ah. no wonder you lie in draught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Noted Writer Dead

Arlington, Mass, February 12.-John Townsend Trowbridge, poet and author of stories for boys, died tonight. Death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

was caused from bronchitis, which de- veloped from a severe cold contracted few weeks ago.