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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
OVERCOAT THIEF
 STEALS GARMENT
 FROM COURTROOM
Judge Abs" ChinchilIa Alt tracts Thief, Who Was Caught With Goods and
 Given Heavy Fine

That Charley Carter is the boldest negro robber who ever operated in the bounds of Jefferson county, is the opinion of court after an unique experience late yes- terday afternoon.
 Carter was caught coming out of the municipal court late yesterday afternoon after court had adjourned with an over- coat under his arm by Sheriff" Jack Greener, who recognized the coat and stopped Carter. Upon close examination, he found it to be the property of Judge Abernethy, who happened to come out of his courtroom at this time.
 Judge Abernethy positively identified the coat as his property and a warrant was sworn out by him before Judge Lea and trial was at once commenced. Carter offered in explanation that he got the coat at the request of another negro whose name he did not know Carter claimed that the other negro said that he left the overcoat in Judge Abernethy's court. The coat was identified 'beyond all reasonable doubt by Judge Aber- , nethy and the evidence in the case was completed.
 Judge Lea imposed a fine of s55OO and one year on the county roads for the offense and court adjourned with Judge Abernethy again in proud possession of his coat. The whole incident happened within space of 20 minutes
 T have had all kinds of experiences With all sorts of criminals but never before have I heard of theft in the courtroom" said Judge Abernethy '"The coat was hanging over, my desk when court adjourned and I stepped into the clerks office for few minutes but when 1 returned since the weather was not cool I didn't think I needed 1t, so I started on out the door. And then the rest happened.
 It's cinch that my coat won't be the goat again." said Judge Abernethy. I'll watch it.''
 During the week ,overcoats belonging to Solicitor Hugo Black, Special Deputy sheriff J. H. Grath, Clerk w. S. Morrow of the board of revenue and several other officials have been victims of the "overcoat thief" A thorough inyestiga- ton will be held and an effort to recover the other garments will be made. All of the robberies have been made during the afternoon and with the capture of Carter, the officials are now at ease as to the safety of their overcoats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
INITIAL WRESTLING BOUT
 IS POPULAR EXTRACTION


were Birmingham products with one exception. Boys who have developed at the Athletic club or Y. M. c. A. par ttcipated and there was but one inn ported wrestler.
 The main bout of the evening was between Tom Gallagher, an employe of the steel plant at Ensley, and pro- duct of the Athletic club, and Cherokee Joe of Oklahoma. Gallagher was vic- torious, outpointing the visitor in ev- cry department.
 Gallagher fought his way to victory very cleverly. He discovered, as did the spectators, early in the match, that the was a, better man than the Indian and he set out to wear the visitor down. It was gruelling work and both men were bleed- ing before the end. After 27 minutes of rather rough work, Gallagher caught his opponent off guard on a recovery and it was all over
 Gallagher had a head scissors and arm lock and after settling himself he began to Fress the Indians shoulders toward the 1cor and Cherokee Joe had not the strength to break the hold, as he had done many others
 Both men were used up but Gallagher was in much the better trim and after three and a half minutes of work on the second fall the Indian gave up and the steel plant boy was declared the win ner.
 Preliminary events were held to 15 n1in- utes and resulted as follows:
 John Landes defeated Leo Karpeles in one fall; time, one minute and 30 seconds; body scissors second fall a draw.
 John Galanos defeated D. Chase in one fall; time, eight minutes, 30 seconds; sec ond fall a draw
 H. Bennett defeated J. M McCorrey in one fall; time two minutes and 30 sec onds; second fall a draw. Referee of all matches, Ura Hogg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
WINS FROM OKLA HOMA WRESTLER WITH HEAD SCISSORS AND ARM LOCK. PRELIMINARIES ENJOYABLE
Fly. JACK BETHEA

z. Nesport, former city superintend- ent of recreation and well known ath- lete, last night made his bow as a pro- moter of wrestling bouts. MT. Nespor s announcement that such entertain ment would be provided at Recreation hall attracted fair sized crowd
 If MT. Nespor maintains the stan dard set last night local patrons of the exhibitions will have little of which to complain. The bouts were very en- joyable and elicited considerable en- thusiasm from the spectators.
 There was nothing wonderful about the brand of wrestling put up; it was not great exhibition of scientific tactics; the men on the mat did not conduct themselves as would Frank Gotch, but Witha1 the bouts as has been said, were enjoyable and every spectator received the worth of his money.
 Understand, it was not an exhibition for which MT. Nespor would have been Justified in charging an admittance fee of one dollar, but for the very modest consideration asked it was very cred itable offering and if his future af- fairs are up to the standard of that last night will be well worth seeing. .
 A fact that made the appeal of the bouts wider was that all wrest1ers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
TELEGRAPH|C SCRAP
 BETWEEN OFFICIALS
Textile Association and Child Labor Committee Secre-
 taries Spat by Wire

Asheville, N. C., February 1.-The read ing of pointed telegrams exchanged be- tween General Secretary Owen R. Lovejoy of the national child labor committee and A. E. Carter of Charlotte, N. C., secre- tary of the Southern Textile association, enlivened today's sessions of the twelfth annual session of the child labor com- mittee here today. The attitude of the child labor committee to the Heating law recently passed by the House of Repre- sentatives and to southern cotton mills was criticized by the textile association secretary and spirited reply was made by the labor conference.
 There was a general discussion at to- days sessions of matters relating to civic and social reform as well as to child labor. Social standards" was the topic of general discussion participated in by Mrs. J. w. Allen, president of the South Carolina Federation of Women's clubs; Mrs. Thomas W. Lingle, president the North Carolina Federation of Wom- en's clubs, and Miss Eunice Sinclair, Fayetteville, N. C.. field agent of the national child labor committee.
 Mrs. S. c. Ligon of Orangeburg, S. C., discussed "child labor and women 8 clubs," saying that Eff women had a controlling voice in state legislatures and in Congress there would be no need of this conference"
 George l.. Berry of Rogersville. Tenn, president of the International Pressmen's s union, stated that as a delegate he pre- sented fraternal greetings from Governor Rye of Tennessee. The speaker declared that evidence of Tennessee's progress
 s., e na% tLnt toh of her 10 congressman voted for the Keating- Owen bill "The Tennessee com pulsory school law,' said MT. Berry, ''in- creased a school attendance IS per cent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. PenelOpe O'Rvrne

Mrs. Penelope O'Bryne, aged S5 years, died last night at S:30 o'clock at the residence of P. J. Dowd, her son-in- law, 12l6 North Twenty-fourth street.
 The deceased was a native of Coun- ty Mayo, Ireland, but came with her family to the United States in 1869 and settled at Eufaula, where she lived for several years. She was the widow of the late Thomas OByrne of Eufaula, and the mother of the late T. w. O'Byrne of Birmingham. She is sur vived by two daughters, Mrs P. J. Dowd and Mrs. Hugh McGeever and one son, M. A. O'Byrne.
 Mrs. O'Byrne was greatly esteemed by all her knew her. She was a true friend, a good neighbor and a devoted member of the Catholic church.
 The funeral announcement will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Governor Grants Paroles

Montgomery, February 4.-(Special.) Governor Henderson has paroled Evans Greer and John Gardner of Jefferson county, both of whom were serving a hard labor sentence for larceny. Dr. w. A. Burns, physician in charge of the camp where the men were working, rec commended parole. The governor also pa rolled Henry Reed, who was convicted of violating the prohibition law in Lau- derdale county. Parole was granted on condition that Reed pay all costs of the trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
CITY IF BETHUNE
 MECCA OF TROOPS
Is Not Far Behind the Lines But Undamaged By
 Germans

Boulogne France, February 1.-(Cor- respondence of the Associated Press.) The most popular town in France, so far as the opinion of the British soldier goes, is Bethune. Located not far behind the liEes, it has become the great pleas ure resort for officers and soldiers who can get only a day or two of leave.
 Bethune escaped the horrors of actual warfare in the early days of the fight
 ing across France, although a small body of German troops actually entered the town on one occasion. Tn the months that followed, the sound of the guns was frequently heard, and occasionally shells fell within the municipal limits, but never with serious results.
 The town centers around a hill and a square, from which radiate a few mar row streets and boulevards. At the foot of the hill runs the now famous La BaS- see canal. Around the square there are bright shops, cheerful cafes, picturesque restaurants and amiable rustic popula- tion-all of which will be remembered with tender feelings by thousands of British soldiers who have spent days of comparative ease and luxury there.
 The needs of the soldier are few and his pleasures simple. Bethune supplies all he wants It has good lodging places. capable barbers, and warm baths for which the man from the trenches espe- cially longs There is a fair theatre, and a bandstand in the square where frequently a regimental band is allowed to give an afternoon or evening concert. There is an excellent football field, and provision also or cricket, polo and other sports
 Betheune is a great meeting place of friends and acquaintances, and it is the shopping place for a long stretch of British line. For a time there was an officers club in the old Hotel de France, but this has been closed and now the Cafe de Globe takes it's place, making a speciality of a champagne cocktail whose fame will one day be known through the whole British army. The cafe is "open solely to officers of the allied armies" in the words of sign above the door.
 Before the war, Bthune was a dull little place. center of a farming district. Tour ists and strangers were uncommon, and automobiles were rare enough to be re- garded as a curiosity. The town was as quiet as a church yard except on weekly market days and occasional church fete days Now, however, every day must seem a superlative fete day to the old inhabitants. Automobiles of all varieties crowd the narrow streets and overflow onto the sidewalks: the square is mass of military men, horses, and motor lor- ries; at the street corners khaki-clad policemen stand directing the traffic; the pavements are crowded with soldiers of every rank and variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
WILL SEEK TO STOP
 ADVERTISING MATTER

Montgomery, February 4-(Special) On the grounds that the Alabama pro- hibition laws prohibit the circulation of liquor advertisements in the state, Attorney General William l.. Martin and Judge Samuel D. Weakley of Bir- mingham soon will appear in a case in the federal court at Chattanooga and ask that the court issue an order prohibiting the Southern Express com pany from accepting liquor shipments for Alabama that contain any liquor advertising matter. The attorney gen. eral and Judge Weakley will appear with counsel for the express company in the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
PROBE OF ORIGIN OF FIRE WILL
 BE STARTED AT ONCE
 BORDEN ANNOUNCES
tCOntinued from Page ono,

F'ebruary IF into the deaths of Mines. Bray and -Morin, whose bodies are the only ones thus far recovered. The re- mains of both were taken tonight to Quebec.
 A cordon of troops stood guard all day round the ruins of the building and held back the thousands who visited the scene None was permitted to enter any part of the sections of the building which remain standing. Scores of Workmen were employed in search ing the debris for the bodies of the five men who lost their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Fire Bug Stin at Large

Selma, February 4.-(Special. )-Reports reaching Selma Thursday morning stated that the fire buzz responsible for the burning of many buildings in Camden, Wilcox county, had been arrested. Sher- if w. A. McDowell, called over long dis tance said that no arrests had been made yet, but thorough investigation was being made. Since January 20 a great part of the Camden business district has been destroyed by fires, all starting about 1 0 clock in the morning. According to reports reaching Selma, nine business houses and number of dwellings have been burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Mrs. H. P. Watt

Greenville. February 4.-(Special.) )-Mrsl H. P. Watt, the wife of Henry P. Watt died at her home near Greenville at Il o'clock last night after being stricken with appoplexy. After she was stricken she liver only three hours. Her husband ia the nephew of the late ex-Governor Watt of Alabama. She is survived by her husband and number of children. Flu ernoon. and interment was made in Ft. Dale cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
BELGIAN IS HELD

Windsor, Ont, February 4.-Charles Strony, aged 2S who claims to be a Belgian musician, was arrested here today by provincial authorities who de- clare he is suspected of being impli- cated in the destruction of the Pariia ment building at Ottawa Strony was taken from Canadian Pacific train here on instructions from Col. J. E. Sherwood, chief of the dominion po- lice. Strony characterized the charge as ridiculous. He said he had played musical engagement before the Duke of Connaught and his staff Thursday and was on his way to Chicago.
 According to the messages received from Colonel Sherwood, Strony left Ot- tawa two hours after the fire started, He will be held here pending further instructions from Ottawa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley, aged 75 who died Wednesday night at her late residence
 7O9 Fourth street, Pratt City, were con ducted from the St. Katherines church yesterday afternoon-at 8 o'clock Inter- ment followed in Greenwood cemetery, The deceased is survived by two sons and two daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Thomas David Hyatt

Thomas David Hyatt, aged 66 of On- eonta, died yesterday afternoon at local infirmary The remains will be sent to Oneonta this morning at S:30 o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company for in- torment. The deceased is survived by two brothers and a daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Alexander Convicted

George Alexander was convicted in the criminal court yesterday afternoon for manslaughter and sentenced for two years by the jury before Judge A. H. Alston. Alexander was charged with the murder of Jim Sullivan neal Palos in 1913. The jury had been out since Thursday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Mrs. K. B. BuckelI

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. K. B. Buckell, aged 67, who died yesterday morning at o'clock at her late residence, 240 Grace street. East Lake. will be conducted from the resi- dence this morning at 10:30 o'clock The Rev. George Stoves will officiate Khe remains will be sent to Bessemer by theN Woodin Undertaking company, where in terment will be made in Cedar Hill ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
May Establish Plant

Gadsden, February 4.-(Special.)-A plant for roasting green coffee for roast ing peanuts and for the manufacture of peanut butter will be established by w. F. and Charles Marlow if they can secure a desirable location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Samuel T. McClurkin

Samuel T. McClurlSin, aged 73, died yes- terday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the resi- dence of his son, c. c. McClukin, 7S21 Sloss avenue, East Lake. The remain will be sent to Silver Run this mornir at o'clock by the Woodin UndertakiI company for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
w. C. Mcconnell. Jr.

w. c. Mcconnell, Jr., small son of Mi
 and Prof. w. c. Mcconnell, of 6434 Eli
 avenue died yesterday on. Los Ang< at the home of his grandparents. o neral arrangements will be announce. later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Small Holders Selling

Marion, February 1.-The recent decline in the price of cotton has caused a num- Der of small holders to sell. The larger growers are still holding two crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Repairing Perry Courthouse

Marion, February 4.-pecial) )-The con- tract for placing a new roof on the court house has been let to w. T. Johns of Prattville for $967. 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
LESS ARRESTS FOR
 RECORDERS COURT
 THAN IN TEN YEARS
Chief Eagan Submits Report for January-New Record Made in Annals of
 Department

The police report for the month of Jan- uary, as submitted by Chief of Police fIaan to Commissioner of Justice Ar,ie Barber, shows the least number of ar rests for 30 days that has been recorded in the annals of the Birmnham police department during the last 10 years Crime of every sort is on the wane and the lack of prisoners to remove the garb- age and clean the streets of Birmingham is problem for the commissioners to fig ure out. At the present time free labor is employed by the city for this work it being the first time in the history of Birmingham such step was necessary for the maintenace of clean streets. The report in part follows:
 Hon. Arlie Barber, Commissioner of Public Safety, City.
 Dear Sir: I have the honor to sub init herewith a report of the work done by the police and detectives during the month ending January 31, 1916:
 Total arrests for recorders courts. .. 100S Delivered to sheriff of Jefferson county ....''.'......'......' l40 FugitiveS from justice ..............,. g Delivered to juvenile court ............ Il Delivered to federal authorities. ..... 2 Turned over to city physician ........ 3 Turned over to welfare department. , Total arrests ........................... .11S0 W hlte males arrested standardization. 359 White females arrested ................ 40 Colored males arrested ................. 620 Colored females arrested .............. ITO
  IOtal arrests ...................,...... l-o0 Fines and costs collected in recorders courts:
 Clerk of recorders court ,Birming-
 hdm) ..........5................. .$l 767 % Warden Northside prison ..........i 679 06 Warden Avenue F prison .......... 439 50 iIotdlilleHtS4 .s,..:.................. ZO9. 70 NpPedlS ......,..,,.., ...-............. 425 .O0 Clerk of recorders court (Ensley) 5S1 50 1otal ...'..'.......'....... 4,095 D Stolen property recovered by police and detective departments and returned to owners, s6S47. .15.
 1 respectfully slb1nit the foregoing re- port. MARTIN EAGAN
 Chief of Police The largest number of arrests on the same charge was for gaming with 20l Disorderly conduct comes next with 164 There were 101 arrests for violation of the prohibition law; 9S drunks and Il assaults and affrays. There were S63 cases tried before the recorder with 544 convic- tlons. In the Ensley precinct there were 140 cases tried with 110 conVictiops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Bonds for Mississinni

Jackson, Miss, February 4-(Special ] Governor Bilbo is going to recommend to the legislature bond issue of s1, 200, 900. seeing no other way out of the financial wilderness in which the state has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05

gin going fully into the situation with Secretary Lansing and possibly mem 1 bers of the cabinet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
Record Number ia Perm

Marion February A. lsnsciai Seven hundred and fifty persc aid DOH tax in Perry county; the la S eaveral hundred, recorded since iaa rev conititu- tion was adopted. The 0oGa., sote will be 175.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05

WUIlUGTIIIS TUT yedTS. II preciates the fact that M nent improvements nece amounting to about SIC ( bond issue of $500,000 is lf in July, with not a dolla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-05
UNEXPECTED CRISIS IS PRECIPITATED IN
 THE LUSITANIA CASE
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openly recognized the submarine as the factor which has brought about great
 change in naval warf9rs and which de-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-19
VICTIM OF CRUEL DECEPTION
Fair Seaside Visitor Satisfied She Had
Seen Remarkable Government
Sailing Apparatus"

They were passing the holiday at
Onset and during the course of the
sunny afternoon took stroll on the
beach. At one point they came upon
an improvised breakwater, where
some resident had filed bags with
sand and piled them in breastworks
fashion to prevent the sea from en-
croaching upon his land during the
stormy season.
One of the young ladies' was curious
Immediately. She would know what
the bags were for.
why, it's very simple" explained
her companion with due gravity. THE
water in Onset bay originally was
fresh, a popularity of nature which
has puzzled scientists. 1t seemed too
bad to deprive the place of seashore
advantages so the government took
the matter in hand, filled the bags
with salt and thereby has impaired
the proper flavor to Onset water"
Far from rebuking him for being
fresh" she is now telling her friends
of having seen the government salt
ing apparatus" down there.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-19

Mineola, n. Y, July Frank Holt,
the Cornell University professor who
shot ]. p. Morgan in his home near
Glen Cove last Saturday and placed
bomb in the Capitol at Washington
Friday night, committed suicide in the
Jail here last night.
While several of the Jail authorities
declared that Holt killed himself by
climbing through the opening at the
top of his cell door and then plunging
to the narrow court below. Hollis
keeper said he was positive that the
prisoner was killed in his own cell,
where, he said. he found the body.
Hollis suicide followed an earlier at
tempt when he slashed his wrists
with the metal of lead pencil.
There were many conflicting re-
ports as to the manner in which Holt
met his death, but it was definitely es-
tablished. through DR.. Cleghorn. the
Jail physician. that Holt died of a frac-
tured skull
Several of those about the jail said
they heard an explosion. the report
coming from Hollis cell. This noise.
it was believed, was due to the falling
of boards from the top of the cell.
jeremiah O'Ryan. the keeper, who
was detailed to watch Holt, said he
was fifteen feet away from the cell.
when he heard loud report. He
looked in the direction of the cell but
1t was dark. Entering. he found
Hollis body, in a pool of blood. in the
corner.
DR.. Cleghorn denied report that
Holt had killed himself by chewing
percussion cap He repeated that
death was caused by fracture a.
the top of the skull.
An explosion which would have
blown his head off would have fol-
lowed an attempt by Holt to chew a
percussion cap. the physician said.
A thorough examination of Holt's
| cell failed to disclose, according to the
jail authorities, any weapon or imple-
ments of any kind which Holt could
have used to kill himself
The body was taken to the morgue
| in Hampstead. where DR.. Cleghorn
was prepared Immediately to perform
| an autopsy.