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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
THINK MOREY IS DEAD

Field Headquarters. Colonia IJublan Chihuahua. June 21.-(Via Wirs.ess to Columbus, N M.)-That Captain Mercy is either dead or prisoner, was the conclusion reached here tonight when no reports had been received from any Of three officers who accompanied the troops of the Tenth cavalry engaged at Carrizal Wednesday. Mexican reports said that Capt. Charles T. Boyd and Lieut.. Henry Adair were among the dead. Although 60 hours have elapsed since the fight, the only word of it has been brought to General Pershing by nine enlisted men, who struggled into camp yesterday.
 These men all insisted that. Gen. Felix Gomez the Mexican commander, and Captain Boyd parleyed. apparent. ly reaching an amicable conclusion and that immediately afterward the Amer 1cans were led into trap from which the MeXicans opened fire upon them With concealed machine guns
 None of the stragglers reaching here were able to give any information as to the fate of the remnant of the S5 men composing the command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
.SAYRE STRICKEN BY
 ATTACK 0F SICKNESS
But for Prompt Aid Would Have Been in Grave
 Danger of Death

Montgomery, June 23.-(Specal, ,)-Judge A. D. Sayre, associate justice of the su- preme court, was stricken with an at- tack of acute indigestion Friday morning and but for the timely medical attention he received would have been in grave danger of losing his life. Chief Justice J. c. Anderson went into Judge Sayre's room at the capitol this morning and found the associate justice suffering in- tensely and in a state of collapse. Dr. Perry of the state health department was called and gave medical attention. Dr. Thorrington, the judges personal physi- elan, was also called, and the treatment given proved efficient. In few hours Judge Sayre was removed to his resi- dence, and is reported out of danger. Much alarm was reported about the capi- tol when the illness of the popular jur- ist became known
 The Andalusia Light and Power com- pany made application Thursday to the Alabama public service commission for permission to sell it's entire capital stock to individuals that are said in the re- quest to represent a Florida corporation. The application, with number of others that have been made this month, will
 be heard and considered at the July meeting of the commission.
 The call for conference at the office of the adjutant general of field and staff officers brought a number of military men from various parts of the state to the capital Thursday morning. All of the units of the three regiments are re- ported ready for mobilization. Among the officers reporting were Col. F.. M. Maddox, Capt. Bestor J. Thompson. ad- ljutant First regiment; Capt. Leon Schwarz, commissary; Capt. A. l.. Quina, quartermaster Mobile; Lieut.. Col. H. N. Coleman, Fort Deposit Maj. J. F. John Ston, Geneva; Maj. Charles J. Morris, Dothan: Maj. c. K. Knox, Troy; Lieut. John Hamil, Troy; Lieut.. Wallace H. Faux, battalion adjutant, and Lieut. Joe Rallins, quartermaster's department, Dothan.
 A large force of clerical assistants will be needed, it is stated, to check in all of the equipment now in. the hands of the Alabama National Guard, and to is- sue new equipment which includes shoes. uniforms and all things that a soldier in the field will require. The state troops get credit for the uniforms and other equipment returned to the gov ernment.
 The number of cars en route to mobili- zation camp, Montgomery, is said to be 40 or more Less than a dozen cars of military stores have arrived. The ad- jutant generals office gets no notice of such shipments until the cars are shunted on to the sidetrack at Vandiver park. A strong detail of men has been posted at the park to protect the government prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
CONFERENCES HELD
 BY G. O. p. LEADERS

New York, June 23.-Precampaign con- ferences more important than any since
 the Chicago convention were held here
 today by Charles E. Hughes with Elihu
 Root and Charles w. Fairbanks, the re- publican vice presidential nominee. The plan of the campaign was sketched
 and it was announced at the close of the conferences that Mr. Root would be a prominent figure in conducting the cam
 paign and that he would actively partici-
 pate in it.
 MT. Hughes declined to discuss the con- ference and MT. Fairbanks alxo an- nounced his intention of saying nothing
 until after the ceremony.
 Afternoon callers al the Hughes quarters
 were Miss Anne Martin and Mrs. Abbie Scott Baker of the Womans Political
 union and the Woman's Congressional
 union, respectively. They discussed wo-
 man suffrage and announced in depart ing that they would issue a statement later
 Arthur N. .Sager of St. Louis, progress | sive nominee for senator from Missouri | in 1914, issued a statement after a con | ference with MT. Hughes in which he said:
 T believe the progressive party has accomplished all that is possible and that its total disintegration is only matter of few more days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Matches Today Will Be
 FollO7Ued With Interest
......."...."....

FIRST FLIGHT Jacoby vs. Allison, $50; Jones vs. Sebels, S:55
 Defeated eight:
 Crawford vs. Boyd, goo; Brooke vs. Throckmorton, 9:05.
 SECOND FLIGHT Adair vs. Read, 9:10; Baugh vs. Rich ard 9:15.
 Simmons vs. Thach, 9:2O; Macon vs. Mason, 9:25
 THIRD FLIGHT Harris vs. Probasco. 9:9o; Crawford vs. Roberts, 9:35.
 Defeated eight: Barnett vs. Hewett, $40; Munger vs. Doughty, 9:45.
 FOURTH FLIGHT Quinn vs Meadow, $50; Griffith vs. Kelley, 9:55
 Defeated eight: Nelson vs Nesbit, 1o:o0; Tutwiler vs Hillman, 10:05.
 FIFTH FLIGHT Friedman vs. Stakely 10:10 Atchson vs. Kirkpatrick, 10;15. Defeated eight: Randolph vs. Turner, 1920; Kilby vs. Marsh, 1925.
 SIXTH FLIGHT Fowlkes vs. Winkler, $50; White vs. Sayre S:35.
 Defeated eight: Wilcox vs. Brewer, $40; Prendergast vs. DeBardeleben, S:45.
 MATCHES AT ROEBUCK Little interest was manifested in the consolation flights at the Roebuck Springs course yesterday, a number of players defaulting. It was after 10 o'clock be- fore any of the matches began, and it was nearly o'clock before all of the morning matches had been concluded. Many of the winners of the morning round de- faulted in the afternoons play, organiz- ing other match games or else going over to the Country club to witness some of the important games there. However, the day was well spent at Rcebuck, and the players all had royal time. Sundays Age-Herald will carry the results of the matches at Roebuck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
A QUESTION
 OF PRIVILEGE

A number of negroes were discussing the reported capture of 17 negro sol diers by the Mexicans and the threat that the Mexican commander had threatened to hang them. They showed deep concern over the probaoi fate of the captured members of their race at the hands of the Mexicars and gave voice to their resentment in no uncer- tain terms. Finally an old negro. who had listened to the discussion with evident interest. broke in and said
 "Yo all niggahs don know what yo' talkin bout. Dem Mex'cans ain't agwine to hang dem colo: ed soldiers dey knows bettah.
 ''De white folks may cuss an Wallop de stuffin' outen CT niggah, but dey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
NO ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Up to this time no acts of violence or interruption of the movements or Ameri- cans on the part of Mexican people or the Mexican government have been re- ported. Everywhere the order of Gen. eral Carranza not to molest those seek ing to leave the country has been scrupu- lously cbeyed.
 Tonight a special train of eight box cars, carrying Americans and their bag gage, arrived here after being on the road for nearly 36 hours. Aside from the dis comforts of the trip. the travellers experi enced no difficulties along the line The train spent last night at the summit of the chain of mountains west of Vera Cruz for safety's sake.
 Consul Canada today advised the state department of trouble at Del Carmen. a port on the east coast of Mexico between Coatzacoalcos (Pureto, Mexico) and From tera and in response to his cal the gun boat Wheeling was sent to Del Carmen. The Wheeling took off between 70 ana 40 Americans All Americans at Puerto, Mexico, were ordered to board ships in the harbor tonight. They probably will be brought here and transferred to transports which are expected within the next few days.
 Most of the available railway euuip- ment in the yards here has been taken over by the Carranza government Sev- eral trains have been sent toward Mex ico City, carrying cargoes, the nature of which has not been made public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
MERRITT AND TRIESTE
 POUNDED BY GULLS

Memphis June 2s.s Mobile drove Mer- ritt from the box in the third inning, pounded Trieste, who relieved him for five hits in the first inning he pitched and piled up enough runs to defeat Mem phis, 6 |, to 1. Hollngsworth, with tho aid of sensational fielding by the Mobile infield, held Memphis to four scattered hits, the only run scored by the home team coming in the ninth inning as a re- suit of Paulette's single, two infield outs and Wilcox's error. Swacina accepted IS chances without an error. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
James F. Holder

Funeral services over the remains of James F. Holder, aged 72, who died yes terday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Hinson, S127 Eleventh avenue, north, will be con- ducted from the residence of Mrs. Hinson at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment will follow in the Elmwood cemetery by Johns. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Holder; two sons, E. H. Holder Of New York and o. D. Holder of Birming- ham, and six daughters, Mrs. J. S. Evans, Mrs w. o. Hammond, Mrs. A. A. An tagnoli Mrs. Howard Hinson. Miss May Teresa Holder of Birmingham and Mrs. R. E. Crouch of Waycross, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Mrs. M. E. Barrett

The remains of Mrs. M E. Barrett. formerly of Birmingham, who died at the home of her son, Willard Barrett. of Pittsburg, Pa, will arrive in Birming- ham at 10:50 o'clock this morning. The funeral services will be held from the Ruhama Baptist church at East Lake this afternoon at o'clock Dr. H. H. Hibbs will officiate, and the burial will follow in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Thomas A. Green

Mrs. Thomas A. Green. aged 40 years, died yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock at local infirmary. The remains were sent to Winfield last night at 11:2G o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company. where funeral services will be held this afternoon. The decea sed is survived by her husband. Thomas A. Green; four daughters. Ms Hattie Hightower, Miss Minnie Green, Miss Linnie Green and Miss Autie Green; two sons. Earlie and Thomas Green The body was prepared for burial oy the Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
n mission to Fix Compensation

Va hington. June 23.-The Senate ed today to empower the interstate srce commission to fix the ault and manner of compensation
 ilway mail transportation. The ended a fight over a proposal to 's tute in the postoffice appropria- a pill the space system of ccmpen- ip Tor the weight system now 1T, ' Fhe House has approved the space tem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

At Greensboro: Greensboro 3, Dur ham 4.
 At Asheville: Asheville 1-2; Winston Salem 2-9 (irst game F innings).
 At Raleigh: Raleigh 5-S, Charlotte menD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Whitted,s Homer Wins

Philadelphia, June 23-Whitted's home run drive with one out in the eleventh inning gave Philadelphia 2 to 1 victory over Boston in a pitching duel between Alexander and Barnes today. The Yisi. tors got only two men past first base, a home run. Score: R. H. E. Boston ................. 900 O01 GOO O0-l 5 1 Philadelphia 900 001 00O 01-2 1
 Batteries: Barnes and Gowdy; Alexan- der and killfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
American Association

At St. Paul: St. Paul 2, Columbus H. At Milwaukee,: Milwaukee i, Indian apolis 3.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 8, Toledo T. At Kansas City: Kansas City 2, Louis vile 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
REFUGEES AT VERA cRI1z

Vera Cruz, June 23-Vera Cruz is filled with refugee Americans awaiting oppor- l tunity to sail for the United States. Every train arriving here brings from 50 to 10C men, women and children who expect to embark on transports but as yet no steamer has arrived. Many are quartered on board the battleship Nebraska await ing transfer to the first available steam snip bound for the United States.
 Tonight special train of 10 pox cars carrying from 800 to 600 refugees is ex- pected Eerc. As all available rooming space now is occupied, many of these persons will be compelled to walk the streets unless it is possible for them to be carried to the battleship. Special launches are being run to the Nebra ska at intervals. of two hours and during the forenoon today these have been crowded. E Consul Canada said today that it was unlikely that transport could reach here before June 2S, and that the problem of taking care of the many Americans ar irving daily was becoming a serious one.
 As Americans were ordered by diplo- matic and consular agents more than a week ago to seek coast ports, there is much complaint amolg the refugees over the delay in the arrival of vessels to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Games Today

New York at Brooklyn. Boston at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Pittsburg. Cincinnati at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
F. M. Fields

The remains of F. M. Fields, who died yesterday morning at a local infirmary. are being held by Lige Loy, awaiting in- struction from his brother. T. F. Fields, in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
To Dissolve Chamher

Athens, June 23.-(Via London) "A royal decree suspending the sessions of the Chamber of Deputies has been published. decree fixing the elections for August will be issued next week. The block ade will be raised tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

MeiIPhs .......s.. ..'........s VU uO Vi-A
 Summary: Two-base hit Schmidt. Sac rifice hit, Wilcox. Stolen bases. Knisely, Walsh. Double plays. Schmidt to Holly; Trieste to Morarty to Paulette. Innings pitched, Merritt 2 with runs and hits Bases on balls, Hollingsworth 4, Trieste 1. Struck out, Hollingsworth 1. Trieste 8, Merritt 2. Hit by pitcher, Cavet (by Prieste). Time. 2:o5 Empires, Williams and Pfenninger. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Tommy Long Stars

Pittsburg, June 2S.-Tommy Long made five hits, two of them doubles, in five times at bat today. St. Louis winning
 from Pittsburg, to '. Baird's errors at third for Pittsburg were responsible for six runs for the visitors. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

and the relief force was regarded a amply large to deal with any situation might encounter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Errors Defeat Dodgers

Brooklyn, June 23.-The Brooklyn de-
 fense blew up in tie eighth inning today and New York won the first of sx-game series, to A. With the locals ,eadlng f to 3. Robertson opered the eighth by reaching first t,n an error. Doyle doubled and Kauff walked, filling the bases. On Fletcher, <, sacrifice fly Johnston thre V wild to the plate and two runs scored Cheney hit Merllle and Rariden tripled, four runs scoring on two hits. Myers
 home run, Dauberts hitting and catches by CLtshaw. Burns and Robertson fea- tured Score: R.. HE
 Brooklyn ............... O01 12O O0O-4 10 b Batteries: Benton, Schupp, Perritt and
 Eauden; Cheney, Mails and Meyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
---an open letter to
 the men of Birmingham

Gentlemen: o your good shoes,  S your They DIFFERENT, better ordinary the PRICE Wel quickly understand
  Brmtnghamcompared with  In stocka and you want
  today we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
OVERTON BELIEVED
 TO BE IN BIRMINGHAM

David D. Overton, wanted in connec tion with the murder of Judge w. T Lawler. may be in Birmingham ac cording to a message from Huntsville to Chief of Police Martin Eagan. The. message came last night and stated that the authorities in Huntsville had information leading them to believe Overton was in Birmingham and re- questing that a sharp lookout be kept for him.
 The police have been furnished with the following description of Overton: Forty five or 50 years old, feet tall, weighs 200 pounds. blonde complexion and heavy build. He has blue eyes and light hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
CAPITAL STIRRED BY
 REPORT ON CARRIZAI
(Continued from Page one)

ever, kept in constant telephone communi- cation with his home It was nearly mid- night when the Secretary called the White House.
 The conversation between the President and his Secretary of War lasted several minutes and afterward President Wilson remained up for half an hour waiting for possible further details
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
Schultz Wild and Cubs Win

Chicago. June 2S.-Chicago made only two hits off Cincinnatis pitchers today, but Schulz's wildness and poor fielding enabled the Cubs to win, to 1. Seaton pitched great game and scored the winning run on double steal. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24

sho' won't stand fur anyone else CT do- in hit
 "No, sah, dem greasy Mexican know bettah dan to hang de niggah sol diers cause hangin' nigGahs is er priv'ledge de white folks resarve fur deyselves." c. fl. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-24
/. CAROLINA LEAGUE

''tto'eI NIL 11CrreOii, oO1fuPP, T cIIICC 2 Eauden; Cheney, Mails and Meyers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-09
Gladcsvillc

Mrs. Rosa Brown is spending a
week with her son. John v Brown and
wife OF Morgantown.
Mrs. 5. n. Rogers was visiting with
friends in Grafton few days last
week
The teacher at Martins school. J.
w Archer of Wood county, went home
To- vote.
The people OF the Gladesville Bap-
list church have decided to begin n
series of meetings November 9th.
They expect Rev. l.. l.. Lightner of
Terra Alta, to assist I'm the meeting.
Miss Sarah II. Haldeman has sold
the home place To Thomas Wilson and
will make her home with her sister.
Mrs. Mary M. Jacobs in Morgantown.
Married. at the Baptist parsonage I'm
Gladesville. November 4th. 1916. Miss
frankie Price OF near Halleck, to
Hayes linn OF Gladesville. We wish
the happy couple smooth sailing on
the matrimonial seas.
Sanford Bolyard has purchased the
farm owned by his sister, Mrs. Maggie
Hayes, In Monongalia county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-09
Bruceton Mills

A surprise party was given at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Dayton For
quer OF near Brandonville. for their
daughter Miss Lucy. Some OF tbs
Bruceton young folks were there and
report a splendid time.
The Women's club met Friday even
ing at the home OF Mrs Walter Col
Inns.
A successful Halloween parade was
organized by Miss Ethel Thomas for
the children under her charge at
school. They wore high-peaked caps
and carried lanterns that threw weird
shadows over them making them look,
as one would imagine. like the tradi-
tional spirits said to roam about each
year on that particular evening.
No time has been arranged yet for
the teachers institute.
Miss Althea Halnes spent the week
end at her home.
Will Elsey is moving to the house
owned by Mrs. Amanda Gale.
The Bible class met as usual on
Thursday evening in the Lutheran
church.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-09
Minor Yield Killed

Word was received here during the
week Of the death at Nelsonyille. Ohio.
on Monday Of last week, Of Minor
Field, better known in this county
where he was born and raised, as Ma
jor Field Death resulted from injur-
les sustained in an accident few
hours earlier in the day. Field, Il
appears, was hnpwn as Smith in Ohio,
and was employed as a telephone line
man Monday morning OF last week
while on his way 70 work the repair
car IN which he was riding was struck
by a trolley car and Field received
injuries which caused his death a few
hours later in a hospital to which he
had been taken Burial was made at
Jacksonville. The deceased, known
there as John w. Smith. is survived By
a widow and u seems Ae Represented
to her that he was POSSESSED OF con-
siderable real estate in Preston coun-
". After falling TO locate over the
telephone any one in the county hav-
ing knowledge OF any such property
belonging to the supposed Smith the
widow came over to Kingwood to
make an investigation. She brought
with her a photograph Of her deceased
husband which Was positively identi-
hed - that OF Major Field, who had
left The county several years ago, and
whose career since had been varied
As no property had been owned by
the deceased In this county. the widow,
after some further inquiry. left for her
home IN Jacksonville. accompanied by
her sister who came here with her.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-09
Fall Garden Cleaning

Garden cleaning I'm the fall Is rs Inn
portant in it's way as house cleaning
I'm the spring. whether flowers or veg
etables make up the garden plat. The
achievement Of garden cleanliness at
this season will often do much toward
insuring healthiness and thriftiness OF
plants during the next growing sea-
son. The foliage and branches OF
plants which have been attacked by
disease OF badly infested by insect
pests should be cleaned up especially
we'll and burned,
III IL is possible or desirable 10
clean away plants from some portions
| of the garden before frost. such areas
may well be sown to rye as cover
crop. the growth TO be turned under in
early spring. Incidentally. also. the
patches OF green will give the other
wise bare garden a cleanly and more
cheerful appearance during the win
ter.
II is after frost that cleaning is most
needed in the garden. When annual
plants have been nipped, those that
may harbor disease or insect posts
should be cut down or dug up and
burned. IL the safe-leaved plants
which will rot easily are free from
disease and insects they may be turn
ed under advantageously at this time.
II IL not we'll. however. To turn undor
tree leaves, especially such tough
leaves as those from oaks. These
make valuable compost when rotted,
but usually require two years for
proper decomposition. They should
be collected and placed I'm compost
pile or pit maintained I'm convenient
location. Soil, wood ashes, lime. and
fresh manure should be mixed I'm the
compost pile.
The fall is the time To cut down as
paragus bushes. This should be done
after the foliage dies. The old canes
OF black raspberries also should be
cut mt this time. If there IL reason to
believe that the trimmings harbor dis
ease spores or insects. they should be
burned. Rhubarb leaves should he re-
moved I'm the late fall and the crowns
mulched with straw or manure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-09
Obituary.

Departed this life October q, 1916.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Lenhart Newrow OF
Brandonville, w. Va. Deceased was
noble, industrious woman, highly es-
teemed by all who knew her. She low
ed not for herself but for all. When
duty called there she was found, her
aim I'm life being to do all possible
OF what would be he CURED OF her as
true woman. She Joined a great
many years ago the Brethren church
and has been a member OF the same
ever since. When she found her time
to leave this world was near at hand
she did not fear to go but approached
death as one who recognized II as only
means OF transformation from this
world into a better one. The deceased
was 62 years, 8 months and % days
old. She leaves several children and
an aged husband and quite a number
Of friends to mourn their loss. She
was laid to rest i'm the Brandonville
cemetery.
Her busy hands are folded,
Her work on earth IS done;
Her trials are all ended,
Her heavenly cross is won,
Upon her brow so peaceful,
No earthly shadows rest
For anxious cares reach never,
TO mansions OF the blest
There on the shores eternal,
Her spirit reckoning stands;
Still reckoning to her loved ones.
To join the heavenly land.
Farewell my sons and daughters all,
From you mother God doth call,
Mourn not for me, for tbs in vain,
To call me back 20 sight again.
NELLIE AUGUSTINE,