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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
FIGHT ON BAUGH ID MEETING 0F
 SOUTHERN MOGULS
Club Owners Convene Here This Morning to Plan Flu ture of Baseball in
 the South

We have with us this morning, ladies and gentlemen, none other than the dis tinguished directors and club owners of Dixie's fastest baseball circuit, com monly known as the Southern league They convene here at 10 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel for the purpose of lay
 ing plans for the 1919 season. which un- less all signs fail, will see revival in sports all over the country.
 Just who will represent the various clubs is not yet known, but practically the same genial bunch of real sports men who have guided the destinies of the league for several years will again be on hand when President Baugh weilds the gavel.
 A. J. Heneman }of New Orleans, John D. Martin of Memphis Bob Allen of Lit tie Rock, Charles Coulson of Mobile, Frank Reynolds of Atlanta Chris Maury of Nashville, F, H. Cantrell of Chatta- noog and W. D. Smith of Birmingham are the heads of the eight clubs, but two or three of these are expected to be absent
 As stated in these columns yesterday, a lively fight against the reelection of President Baugh is expected to lend color to the meeting. Mir Baugh has been op- posed by several directors ever since his inauguration as head of the league and at the final meeting last June there was some criticism of him for not having ob- tained information from the war depart. ment as to it's position regarding the continuance of baseball. John D. Mar tin of Memphis, is mentioned as MT. Baughs successor.
 MT. Baugh has never attempted to re. ply to the attacks of his critics. but has been inclined to let his record speak for iteself. That he has made mistakes goes without saying, but whether reelected or not, he will still occupy a leading place among the champions of clean ath- letics in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Hallway Heads Seem
 to Be We'll Pleased

# Philadelphia, December 1o-Gratlrylns 54rogress toward common liberal pro. j1framme has been made, it was stated fhere today after the final session here lpf the standing committee of the Associa- tion of Railway Executives which has been discussing problems that will arise <wh~n the railroads are returned by the Government to private controAs The tconnnittee, which represents s2 per cent xof Ahe railroad mileage In the United states, has been in session since Wednes-. idayl
 .'The whole question of the ultimate return of the railroads to private oper- atioh has been considered said Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, chairman of the associa- tions in a formal statement, together withtthe development of a system of pub lie regulation and control, future which shalf not only protect against abuses hut be affirmatively helpful to the de- velopment of adequate transportation ia
 cilities for the great after-war tasks of the country.
 .The executives have now returned to their homes to consult with their v.rt@hs roads and with other interests
 vitsM affected by future transporta-
 tton Fplans. Further meetings will be held. The results will be laid before Con
 rress 4r the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Explosion at Barrett
 Manufacturing Plant

Fire broke out at the Barrett Manu- featuring company, Fourteenth avenue and ty-first street, Ensley, early this morning, caused by an explosion within the plant, and considerable excitement vas caused by the shock. The Ensley fire station responded to the call and suc- ceeded in extinguishing the flames within a few minutes. The damages done had not been estimated by the fire department last night but it is thought that the losses were not heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
BERYL RUBINSTEIN
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Not many famous pianists on the con- cert stage today. say the critics, can compare with Beryl Rubenstein, who as boy parading used to excite wonder here in Birmingham, where he was so- journing and where he appears in recital at the Majestic theatre next Wednesday night.
 His programme, published in the Sun day Age-Herald, is of high artistic value. but it has an appeal for mere music lovers as we'll as scholarly musicians. Beryl Rubenstein has toured with Ysaye this season and has divided the honors with him. He comes to Birming- haw under the auspices of the Junior Music Study club. That he will draw a capacity house goes without saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Mackay Claims Plot Is
 Formed by BurlesOn

New York. December 15.-Clarence II. Mackay, president of the Commercial Cable company, charged in a statement issued here tonight that Postmaster General Burleson was implicated in plot" to bring about government own ership of all wire communication and incidentally enable the Western Union and Bell Telephone companies to sell out to the government at high price"
 MT. Mackay declared Mir Burleson's most recent action in removing him and other officials of the Commercial Cable company from direction of the lines anu appointing a committee to control all wire communication placed the Western Union and Bell Telephone companies in- terests in the saddle.
 Asserting his companies were marked for ''annihilation" because they had al- ways opposed government ownership, MT. Mackay said he was "in this fight to the finish.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Wilson Amuses Natives of
 Paris by Air of Serenity

Paris, December 15.--Paris newspapers in discussing this afternoon the Sunday activities of President Wilson, note that he joined vigorously in the singing at the American Presbyterian church. The President wore a black coat. grey trou- sers and high hat.
 One reporter was struck by the fact that he did not take seat in the first row of pews bat sat in the eighth row. Another reporter notes that the Presi- dent paid great attention to the preach er's discourse
 The Temps says that he wore the same air of serenity as on his arrival on Sat urday, not severity as we misprinted yesterday.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Ordnance Expert Charged
 With Stealing Gun Plans

Washington, December 15.-Moe B, Gottlieb. an army ordnance expert, was arrested at his home here today on a warrant charging him with the theft ot important specifications for big guns. He later was released on 5000 bail for his appearance at the preliminary hearing in the district supreme court tomorrow.
 According to the authorities they found in Gottlieb's home two portfolios contain ing drawings and information of practi- cally every kind of heavy ordnance used by the army There also were documents detailing secret formulas for steel manu- facture used by the government, the police said. and the whole was care fully arranged and indexed.
 Gottleb is 31 years old and claims to have been born in Russia. There is no evidence, officials said, that Gottlien was connected with any foreign govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
German Republic Is a
 Mockery, Says Viviani

Paris, Saturday, December 14.-(5avas.) The German republic is moclSery and cannot be trusted, declared former Pre- mier Vfviani in speech tonight at a dinner given by graduates of Columbia university to mobiized graduates and students. He urged that German kul- tur'' be suppressed in French and Amer ican universities.
 The form@ premier praised Amert- can efforts in the war and said that, thanks to the United States, democracy had defeated autocracy.
 Colonel William Barclay Parsons pre- sided at the dinner. Other speakers were Henri Bergson, Baron DEstcurn- elles De Constant and Colonel Joseph A. Blake.
 Marshal Joffre had been invited to att tend, but sent his regrets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Visitors Book Fast Being
 Filled Up With Names

Paris. December 15.-Thousands Of names already have been inscribed on the great visitors book in the entrance of the Murat mansion. President viii sons temporary residence. Not only have all the prominent men of the official world called and signed the book but also the leaders of society. The name of scarcely any prince, duke or marquis is absent. Side by side with the names of eminent men of science and art are the names of humber persons. Among the names are those of Cardinal Annette. the archbishop of Paris, and the Japanese ambassador, Keishire Matsui
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
PASTOR INSTALLED
 AT ENSLEY CHURCH.
Community Sing to Be Tem- porarily Discontinued.
 Tom Gaines III

Rev. c. B. Tomb newly elected pas tor of the First Presbyterian church of Ensley, was impressively installed in his new charge yesterday morning in the presence of a large congregation pr. George Lang of the University of Ala bama. preached the sermon, taking as his subject, 'Paul's Epistle to the Thes- salonians." That congregation and it's works were compared to the present day church, which is successful having the three requisites, faith, hope and charity. In his discourse he said that Paul all ways looked for what was best in his congregations and praised them for it, and made it an example for those who were always finding fault asserting that t took neither brains, soul or heart to De fault finder. pr. Lang gave out a forcefui argument for both pastor and congregation, asking that each support the other. Following the sermon Rev. J. I. Logeman offered prayer.
 The charge to the congregation, which was made by Hon. John k. Hornady, was given in his usual impressive style. He charged the congregation and officers of thel church not to put all the respon- sibility of the church on the preacher. out that in the work of the church there was something for each one to do if a success was made.
 Following the charge Rev. ]. T. Loge- man, pastor Of the Plunkett Men1or a 1 church. made the charge to the pastor using Timothy II, chapter ,, as the basis tor his talk. The charge outlined the duties of the pastor to the church, con gregation and community in which he lives. The services were concluded with the henediction by the pastor of the church. The choir, under the direction of John Anderson, with Miss Kitty Averga organist, gave several selections and Mrs Elizabeth Rogers sang Rock of Ages for offertory.
 Owing to the many hindrances that are occupying the attention of the public this week, the community sing will not be held tonight but will probably be re- sumed at an early date. Prof. Steve All sop and Taylor's augmented orchestra, assisted by local talent, have given sever al excellent programmes for the sings and the announcement of the date when they will be resumed will be watched with interest.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will serve dinners at the ElSs club next Saturday.
 The body of Mrs. Carrie Wynne,s who died at the home of her son, Dr. W. IL. Wynne, Friday night, was shipped to Dayton yesterday morning where inter ment was made in the family burying ground.
 Tom Gaines. chief timekeeper at the steel plant, is seriously i'll at the home of his sister, on Avenue J
 The annual ssVVbite Christmas'' service will be held at St. Johns Episcopal church, Ensley on Sunday morning, De- cember p, at 9;45 o'clock. Friends of the Sunday school are cordially invited to attend. The gifts and offerings will be donated to benevolent purposes. This will be followed by the regular morning serv- ice and Holy Communion.
 The Rt Rev c, E. Beckweth, bishop or the diocese of Alabama, will officiate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Crown Prince Flees to Save Himself From
 a Crowd of Women

Amsterdam, December I5. - crowd of women from Amsterdam recently went to the Island of Vie ringen and made hostile demon stration against the former German crown prince, who is interned there, according to a report published by the Telegranf.
 Frederick William, 1t Is alleged, saved himself from the hands of the women by flight.
 The police force on the island later took action which resulted in n German baron, who was staying at a hotel there, and the Amsterdam women by flight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Germans Think Armistice
 Terms Much Too Severe

London, December 15.-(Brtish Wireless, Service .)-According to dispatches re- ceived today from Amsterdam and other cities Matthias Erzberger, the leader of the German armistice commission, fhas again complained of the severity of the. armistice terms. He asks for the rais- ing of the blockade, the liberation of prisoners of war and the immediate open ing of the peace conference. Marshal Foch. it is said, has refused to recognize the soldiers and workmens councils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
One-Day Strike Against
 Prohibition Amendment

Boston, December 15.-The Boston Gen. tral Labor union voted today to instruct it's secretary to write 10 the officers of the American Federation of Labor and of afiliated international unions ask ing for their support in an effort to have
 9 boring men and women all over the country prepare for one-day strike. if necessary as a protect against the writ ing of a prohib ton amendment ;sto the federal constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Piez Denies Charges of
 Graft at Hog Island

Philadelphia December Char.es Piez, director general of the emergency fleet corporation, today denied charges made in the Senate yesterday by Senators Vardaman, Mississippi and Johnson, Cal- ifornia, that graft existed at the H og Island shipyard. There is an official report of the Hog Island plant that is now in the hands of the President, Mir. Piez is quoted as saying
 "I have not seen the report myself, but know men who have looked it over, and they tell me that Hog Island is cleared of all charges of crime and graft
 The mistake in Hog island lies in the bigness of the yard. But that is not the fault of the officials ofs the emer- gency fleet corporation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
President of Finland to
 Assume His New Office

London, December 15-(via Montreal.) President Mannerhein of Finland, left New Castle for Helsingfors to assume his new office. Before leaving he said his i'm was to secure recognition of the complete independence of Finland by all the powers, and to establish defi- mite form of government based on the co operation of all political parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
French Peace Delegates : Named by French Paper

Paris December -(Havas) 1.-The Echo De Paris says that the French delegates to the peace conference will be Premier Clemenceau, Marshal Foch Foreign Minister Pichon and Leon Bourgeois, former premier It adds that Capl Andre Tardie, mead of the gen sral commission for Franco American war matters. probably may be named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
lIv Loss Was Very
 (si lat During the War

w ork, December 15.-Italy with ,, ouiation of only 36,0oo,000 and with s.saceQ men called to the colors, suf- fssad approximately 1,5O000e casualties n .sne war, General Emilio Guglie- snetsi. military attache of the Italian sgss ssai ssion, announced in an address ;a Rcd Cross rally here tonight.
 af ths 1,500, 900 casualties, General scsi;sa etti said, approximately 5Oo,- ee, were killed or died of wounds, ss eea were permanently disabled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
GUNNERS GET BUSY

NEW OTh, 0cCcIIlDeT lC.-ln a DrleI battle between American navy gunners and party of Mexican customs guards at Tampico on November 29, the Ameri- cans shot and killed the captain of the Mexicans and mortaliy wounded another Mexican, it was learned today upon the arrival here of the Ward line steamship Monterey, upon which the navy gunners are stationed.
 The Mexican authorities at Tampico demanded the surrender of the Ameri- can gunners. The Monterey's captain refused. Two American gunboats were in the harbor and their commanders con ducted an inquiry Twenty-four hours later the Monterey sailed, carrying the American gunners and according to the ships passengers the Mexican authori- ties had agreed that the incident was one which required diplomatic settle ment.
 The clash between the armed guard or the Ward liner Monterey and Mexican soldiers at Tampico has been left to diplomtic settlement and is now the sub- ject of negotiations between the Ameri- can and Mexican governments. This an- nouncement was made today by the state department.
 Washington, December 15.-The depart ment's announcement said the "Mexicans started the disturbance" by attacking ana 1nJurInB the Cl tilc hOu- terey's armed guard. who had gone ashore.
 "The department of state,'' said the announcement, "is investigating a clash that occurred between Mexican soldiers and member of the armed guard of the American steamer Monterey, which occurred at Tampico on November 2S. The Mexicans started the disturbance.
 Department of state advices are to the effect that the affair occurred early in the morning. that the American in charge of the guard, who had gone ashore, was attacked by the Mexican soldiers. and that he was injured by the Mexicans. One of the Mexican sol diers was killed and another injured dur ing the disturbance.
 The Tampico authorities asked to have the armed guard aboard the ship sur rendered to them. The whole subject, however, was left to diplomatic settle ment and is being taken up between the state department and the Mexican gov ernment through the American embassy at Mexico City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Wool Commission Leaves

Buenos Aires, December 15-Members of the wool commission sent to Argen- tina by the American war department left for home this morning. They ar rived here Friday and no reason is known for their recall s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
PERSONAL

Frederick Warde. the distinguished actor. and Mrs. Warde are at the Tut wiIer. They will remain in Birmingham urtil the latter part of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LITERAL reward will be paid for re- turn of Scotch collie dog. strayed from Shades mountain some time ago during absence of owner from city,, dog answers to name of Dan. Please leave at Age-Herald office and get reward
 TWO or three furnished rooms for housekeeping, Northside or West End, wanted by couple. Call Wood lawn 465-W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
MEXICAN GUARDS AT TAMPICO SHOT AND
 KILLED BY GUNNERS
(COntinued From Page One.) posed of by decision to leave the en- tire subject to diplomatic settlement.
 AMERICAN IS ATTACKED

AMEKlCAN IS ATTACK ED
 It was said that the gunners mate had gone ashore on an errand just before thers. Monterey sailed. Several blocks from where the ship was tied up was a saloon and as Berry was re- turning to his ship passing in front of this saloon he was called upon to treat" When he refused, several Mex. jeans started after him. The American approached his ship, shot was fired and a Mexican guard there seeing him coming, placed him under detention It was also asserted that others start ed to beat him with the butts of their rifles. The sailor fought back the best he could, and as he drew near the ship he called to his men for assistance.
 They needed no second invitation, one of the passengers said, and all who were in sight or hearing joined in the fray. Seeing endorsements coming, some of the Mexicans opened fire. No one was hit on the ship.
 . The naval guard then secured arms and Jas the firing continued they res two Mexicans fell. With the show of gunner's mate free to return to his ship with his men.
 Sound of the firing attracted con siderable crowd, but no further dem. onstration was made. Threats were heard. however, and during the "A hours that the Monterey was detained pend ing the investigation of the incident. every precaution was taken to guard against surprise attack.
 The two gunboats were sufficiently close so that they could have rendered assistance to the Monterey had it been required. In addition to hand arms, the Monterey carried gun mounted on her deck, placed there during the war as a protection against submarines
 On arrival of the Monterey here to- day, the gunner's mate and his men went to the navy yard to make an of- ficial report of the matter. Officers of the ship were also questioned by naval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
Constitution Beaten

Little Heck. December 15--Additional
 etrrps frsH yesterdays election to de- siae whetnsr the state should have 8eS coust ltion tonight continued to Sn dicats t measure was defeated. Lat sst tts1fss show a majority of l5'0 s alas a1 ,tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
DEATHS

Mrs. Margaret Givens-Aged 69, died at the residence. 5035 Third avenue, north, Saturday afternoon. The re- mains were sent to Louisville, Ky. last night by Loy.
 Fritz Webber-Aged 59, died at a local hotel yesterday morning. Funeral services from Johns chapel, tomor- dow morning at 10.30 o'clock; inter- ment in Elmwood.
 Mrs. Della Virginia CrOcker-Aged 22, died at local infrmary yesterday morning. Funeral services from the residence, 2612, Avenue F, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock; interment in Elmwood N Mrs. Frances PoIilIa-Aged 30, died at local inflrmary yesterday morning. Funeral services announced later by Lcy. She is survived by her husband and two children, parents. one sister and two brothers.
 Mrs. Theresa Lynch-Aged 20, died at local infirmary Saturday afternoon. The remains were sent to Meridian, Miss, last night by Loy. Deceased is survived by her husband, and two small children.
 Mrs. sadie Belle FOster-Aged 21, died at local infirmary Saturday after noon Funeral services, from the~resi- dence, 4o04 Second avenue. north, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock; inter- ment in Forest Hill.
 ZcIma Marie Tanner--Infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Tanner, died at the residence, 600 Lucy ave nue, yesterday morning. Funeral ser vices from the residence today at ls o'clock; internent in Elmwood Mrs. Bessie Emily Meeks-Aged 4S. died at the residence, HOS Twenty ninth street, north, Saturday after noon Funeral services from the resi- dence this afternoon at S:30 o'clock; interment in Elmwood Pallbearers will be A. s. Gift, w. M. Ellis, W. L.. Huggins, J. c. Finley. R. E. Sanders and Jacob Burger,
 Mrs. Octavia Brown COle-Aged A., died at a local infrmary Saturday morning. Funeral services from the residence, 1126 Twenty fourth street, north. this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. interment in Elmwood She is sur vived by her husband and one child. Pallbearers: Dr. Allen Meadows, Alex R. Chisholm. P. G. Mcdonald, Horace Afford. G. Q. Smith and Thomas Dozier.
 Mrs. Martin Caskar. s(nee Miss Hazel Smith)--Aged 19. died at the residence at Wilmington, Del, yesterday morn ing. The remains will be received in Birmingham tomorrow by Johns. Funeral services announced later. Mrs, Caskar is survived by her hus- band and one son, Martin Caskar. Jr. :; parents. Mir. and Mrs. W. B. Smith. six sisters. Mrs. T. A. Yancy, Jr.. Mrs. N. N Levy. and Misses Edith Smith and Bernice Smith. and Mrs. J. F. Bagley of Birmingham, and Mrs. T N. Maddox of Salt Lake City. and one brother. Clarence Smith of Sante Rita. New Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16

Mrs. Frances Polilla-Aged 30, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning. Funeral services announced later by T-cy. She is survived by her husband and two children, parents. one sister and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16
RAILROAD SCHEDULES

Corrected December $, 1918 Arrival and departure of passenger trains. Birmingham: The followinr schedule figures published as informa tion, are not guaranteed.
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway Syst~o,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16

Mrs. Theresa Lynch-Aged, 20. died at local infirmary Saturday afternoon. The remains were sent to Meridian, Miss, last night by Loy. Deceased is survived by her husband and two small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16

Mrs. Della Virginia Crocker--Aged 22, died at local infirmary yesterday morning Funeral services from the residence, 2612, Avenue r, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock interment in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-16

Mrs. sadie Belle Foster-Aged 21, died at local infirmary Saturday after noon Funeral services. from theSresi- dence, 4o04 Second avenue. north, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock; inter- ment in Forest Hill.